12 Jun 1823
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Newspaper
The Watchman
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1823
Page
1
A quirky notice from the weekly Phurstay issue by George Sweqey outlines publication cadence and subscription terms. It states two daily publications per year, a two-part subscription with payments at signup and after six months, and protections against discharge for arrears. It notes post receipt liabilities for subscribers living by mail.
Corrected by S and M Allen for the American Sentinel the document enumerates United States branches and banks in New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York and other locations. It names Burlington Providence Hartford New Haven Albany Troy Schenectady and several county banks among others. The list appears to categorize note exchanges and bank names across multiple states.
Flax and Wool will be received in payment for newspapers at this office. Wood or Grain at market prices will be received from subscribers near Milton at Montgomery Sweney's still house in Milton for payment of the Watchman. Subscribers wishing to pay in produce should send it as soon as convenient.
From the Calambian Observer a fierce denunciation of slavery speaks in archaism and prophetic cadence. The piece condemns oppression, pleads for liberty, and laments colonial cruelty with references to Albion and Africa, invoking moral debt and national oath. It blends mythic imagery with antislavery exhortation.
A clash occurred Wednesday at Hamburg between canal workers and local citizens after training activities. About 50 canal men attacked villagers with clubs and stones, meeting a hostile response. Several were severely wounded on both sides, with some at death’s door. A full report will follow.
The Dublin evening mail reports from Ba yonne April 20 that 31 cannon and munitions were found and Vittoria greeted the Duke of Angouleme. In the Commons on the 22d Mr Canning pressed for papers on foreign negotiations while Mr Warre asked about Verona treaty. Ireland sees ongoing unrest with numerous arsons and raids in Cork and Limerick areas, and arrests in Dublin Londonderry. Rumors claim Emperor Alexander opposes British conduct toward Spain and would mobilize 80 000 troops, urging Britain to weigh costs of war versus peace.
In the Lords on 22d, Lord Holland moved for copies of communications since September 1822 about potential Portuguese aid against invaders. The Earl of Liverpool could not provide the document, leaving Portugal to decide. Ministers discussed French support to Spanish insurgents and Austrian loan negotiations, with expectations of forthcoming papers from Verona and a pending compounding deal, amid questions about Emperor of Austria’s status.
Disordered accounts describe attacks by Whiteboys on farms in Cork and surrounding districts. Reports detail demolitions of homes and barns, thefts and threats of violence during infringed rent sales, with police dispersion urged after a Dublin proclamation. Flaxseed price movement noted in Londonderry as 63 to 70 pence per bushel and rising.
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