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Newspaper

The Watchman

Location

Danville, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1822

Page

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Pennsylvania Loan Notice for 1822 State Debt Negotiation

The Pennsylvania Treasury announces a loan authorized by an act of April 2 1922 to negotiate four hundred thousand dollars via negotiable certificates at up to five percent interest, payable semiannually at the state treasury or Bank of Pennsylvania. Proposals due the second Monday in June, indicating price per hundred dollars of stock. William Clark, Treasurer.

Pennsylvania Teenary Department Bank of Pennsylvania Seaiel Youn Sionday Wm. Clark

Fragmentary notice yields a narrative of suffering

A damaged clipping fragment hints at a subscription publishing notice with a narrative of sufferings and sorrow. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable, but the tone suggests a serialized account or public appeal for readers to subscribe.

Remarkable voyage and proposed publication by Wm H Anderson

The text outlines a native of Bergenia named Wmn H Anderson who spent over fifteen years as a slave in Arava and traveled through Egypt Persia Gujarat and Hindustan on a mission to document religious laws civil policies and cultures of Asian nations. He plans to publish from his manuscript with engravings and a geographical introduction. He describes hardship after returning to Frederick County Virginia in early February 1800s and boarding a voyage to the East Indies from Pittsburg and New Orleans, with an anchor near Miaccira Island Arabia.

Arava Egypt Persia Gugerat Ava Uppera Chris Ian Traveller Wiese M. Andersen Fom Aman P Preyecten Civid Frederick County Virginia Pittsburg New Orleans East Indies Arabia Miaccira Cape Rasal Gat

Remarkable Voyage and Escape of Gesiie Johnson

Gesiie Johnson and six others were taken on a Ling excursion on the main shore of Jefferson County Virginia by Arab captors. After two and a half years in Guzerat and Hindostan he rose to posts of honor in the military service before escaping British successes brought power to the allies. He reached London and then Norfolk in January and has since been patronized by officials, congress members, and literary men, with scrutiny of his veracity.

Gesiie Johnson Jeferson County Virginia Persian Gulf Guzerat Helkar Poonah London Norfolk Congress

Watchman Subscription Notice for William H. Andersen Work

The price to subscribers is three dollars for a single volume octavo of about 500 pages to be printed with dispatch. Subscriptions are received by the author in New York and by authorised agents across the Union. RCP subscriptions accepted at the Watchman office in April 1822.

Seards William H. Andersen New Yorks RCP the Watchman

Northumberland Academy Elects Reverend James Kay Principal

The Northumberland Academy trustees appoint Reverend James Kay as principal succeeding the late Mr Pinnab. The May 1 opening will offer classical and common branches supervised by competent instructors. Tuition rates fall to modest quarterly amounts with stenography offered at low extra cost. Board available in respectable private houses nearby. ISRAEL PLEASANTS, Chairman. JAMES HEPBURN, Secretary. Northumberland, Feb. 22, 1822.

Northumberland Academy James Kay Pinnab Koy Lars Juniles Israel Pleasants

Elopement Suspect Sought After Robbery Case

Notice states a married man with two children, living near Lew isburg, is the lover of the woman and accused of seducing her and helping rob the speaker’s house. A reward of six dollars is offered for the apprehension. Composed by Catawissa township resident Ch M Boone, dated April 19, 1822.

Rebecca Boone George Kerr Rebecca Moorsburg Lewisburg John Rissell M. Boone Catawissa Township

Tavern Stand in Jersytown for Let by Lease

Property notice describes a tavern stand in Jersytown formerly held by Mr Thomas Buskirk and Israel Young. It offers one year or terms for a longer lease with immediate possession. Apply to the subscriber at Loyal sock or to James Barrett at the premises for terms.

Jersytown Thomas Buskirk Israel Young Loyalsock James Barrett Premi- Scs

Mears Catechism Seeks Republish in Antrim Ireland

A copy of a catechism by Rev John Mears A M revised and recommended by the Presbytery of Antrim Ireland is offered for republication. The cost would be modest. with one hundred subscribers at fifty cents each, each receiving four copies to cover printing indemnity.

John Mears Presbytry Antrim Ireland

Produce Payments Accepted for Watchman Subscriptions

Flax and wool will be received as payment for newspapers at this office. Wood or grain at market prices will be accepted from subscribers near Milton at Montgomery Sweney's stillhouse for the Watchman. Subscribers may pay in produce if convenient. a few bushels of wheat, rye, corn, oats or buckwheat are especially needed from arrears payers.

Milton Montgomery Sweney

Summons and Executions for Sale At This Office

Public notice announces court actions with writs of execution auctioning property. Details specify the defendant and case numbers may be available. Prospective bidders should consult the office for dates and legal requirements, including payment terms and required certificates.

Mr Jefferson Responds to Virginia Native Libel Charge

The Richmond Inquirer publishes a letter defending Mr Jefferson against a libel in a 6th letter from a native of Virginia. It notes Jefferson’s high character and integrity, says the author of the charge will be named by Jefferson, and challenges the accuser to acknowledge error. The paper will not print the libel details.

Jefferson Virginia

Arraignment of Presidents Told in a 1822 Letter

A Monticello correspondent recalls a lengthy financial dispute with the United States government dating to 1790 1799 and 1804 involving an alleged deficit of 148 dollars and ongoing accounting disputes. The writer explains settling with the Treasury in 1762 and details transfers, vouchers, and banker accounts.

Monticello United States Virginia Baltimore France Europe Richard Harrison

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Sweney James Duncan Tuorcore General Wmn. H. Anderson Bergenia Talencs North’d. Academy James Hepburn Northumberland Bradford & Cooch Commission Merch Bowly’s Wharf Nechkiva Susquehanna Levi Hollingsworth Mears’ Catechism The Watch Richmond Inquirer Messrs Richie Grouche
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