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Newspaper
The Watchman
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1822
Page
3
Inhabitants of Danville and nearby areas are urged to assemble at William Clark’s house in Danville at seven o’clock Saturday evening the 29th to discuss plans for the holiday. Flour from wagons stands at seven dollars twenty five cents. unlikely to drop soon.
The case of Amer Sistes against Daniel D. Tompkins concluded in district court after three days. The jury found against the plaintiff and awarded $136,799.79 to the vice president as due from the United States.
A discussive piece notes Alexander’s vast army near Constantinople as European powers eye potential conflict. It cites suspected war talk, market reactions in Vienna London and Marseilles, and hints at French resistance to foreign pressure. A Canton letter reports English vessels allowed to sail after traders complied with Chinese demands to appease Chinese casualties.
The National Gazette cites an 18th century anecdote from Eton about Ottoman intolerance. It recalls how Grand Vizier Gin-Ali Pasha urged the divan to confine ambassadors to a small island near Constantinople as if they were lepers or unclean. The note references 1756 and a tainted view of foreign envoys within the empire.
The Sublime Porte scorned the union of France and Austria with the remark that it matters not who governs whom if the interests of the sovereign prosper. An Ottoman vizier echoed the insult with the dog and hog line, while Thornton’s travels describe desolation in European Turkey and abandoned villages turned robber hubs. A historical English journal notes a Turkish fleet mutiny and a shipboard chess scene among officers and sailors.
Shaw of this city describes an improved firearm mechanism that prevents accidental discharge by locking priming and resting on a simple trigger. It claims reliable ignition in rain or shine, no smoke or fire at the lock, and ease of use even by a child. Applicable to rifles field pieces and naval guns.
The Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church plans a coast of Africa mission school. Ephraim Bacon is named catechist and schoolmaster, Mrs Bacon as schoolmistress. both have Africa experience. They will sail in fall after collections for outfitting the mission. Citizens urged to donate useful articles.
The notice requests goods such as school books, clothing, domestic fabrics, blankets, building materials, tools, and provisions for mission families. Donors are asked to send items to Mr George B Claxton’s store or Mr B K Bacon’s residence, with the operation to be carried into effect on Saturday morning.
Mrs Sprague writes from Great Osage Mission in March 1822 describing weakened health after sickness but firm faith in God. She notes Indian children at school learning and a focus on guiding them to Christ. The letter recalls an Indian woman's burial by sled and paints her face per custom, and ends with a reflection on relying on Christ for strength.
A military officer remains composed as a violent storm batters a ship. His wife, fearing for the vessel, asks if he is afraid. he defends his steadiness while she trusts in him. He concludes with a line about faith and power over winds and waters.
Extract of a May 21 1822 letter to the editor from Morristown New Jersey portrays Jehovah marching through the town with majesty to rescue sinners from the prince of darkness. It notes about 200 or 250 sinners trembling and seeking guidance on what to do.
The passage notes a widespread religious work over about five weeks with unknown conversion numbers. It claims all ages from 12 to 70 have been affected, praising the grace and praying for the gospel to illuminate the earth with enlightenment.
Domestic fabrics win strong approval in South American markets with Boston mercantile houses noting the reception. Waltham cotton cloth bearing the company stamp has been imitated in England and shipped here for sale.
Twenty three arks arrived at Philadelphia on the 11th from Maunch Chunk carrying Lehigh coal. A south gentleman visiting Danville says Major Elmore, a friend of Mr Ad Duffie, left for Augusta on the 25th ult to meet Col. Cumming and they expected to fight in Florida or Indian country. Dr. Joel Lewis is a Democratic candidate for congress, with the Federalists not yet resolved. The assembly ticket remains Stevenson, Gilleland, and Brown.
May 7 report from St Demings describes unrest and emigration to Maine and nearby islands due to depredations by soldiers and subaltern officers. Authorities boost import export duties by 50 percent to curb commerce and force workers into the Haytian army while focusing on soil cultivation and halting wood cutting.
Philadelphia price current lists flour and wheat per bushel with notes on rye flour corn and clover seed. The brief price observations provide basic commodity figures for traders and merchants in the city.
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