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Newspaper

Virginia Advocate

Location

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1830

Page

4

Remarkable Rhinoceros Features And Mythic Lore

A London notice describes rhinoceros anatomy and behavior with vast detail. It notes horn shape, jaw structure, dental arrangement, and its intractable nature. The piece mentions unusual traits such as extended lip reach and keen scent, alongside historic anecdotes and supposed remedies.

Almanac Prognostications and a Presidential Proclamation

The excerpt blends a January to November born signs with traits for men and women, then shifts to a U S proclamation by Andrew Jackson and secretary Van Buren. It details trade openers with Great Britain, port openings, and legal adjustments for American vessels and British cargoes, dated October in the early 1830s.

U. States of America Miereras Congress of United States Great Britain Wi America Banama Islands Caicos Borewud Somer Islands U. Staten United State Rongtient vHencront L. Aspnew Jackson United States of America Congress North American Klington

Curious Inscriptions Of A Fabled Future And A 165 Year Old Farmer

The excerpt cites a mix of prophecies and curiosities including a tale of a woman with charm and ill will, a legendary inundation at Dort in 1420 that swallowed villages and spared a cradle cat and child, and the remarkable life of Micholaky a Novgorod farmer who lived to 165. It notes long lived kin in his family and a chain of improbable ages.

Tie Dort Webster Ploskow Novogorod Rusain Micholaky Gat Hin

Washington Hotel Opens in October at Richmond Virginia

An 1830s notice announces the Washington Hotel in Richmond will reopen on October 1 after thorough repairs. It promises new furnishings, attentive service, a well stocked bar, and a dining table with season’s delicacies. The hotel sits opposite the Capitol near key city offices and offers 25 to 30 boarders. Also advertised are land for sale near Charlottesville and a local printing press for sale on favorable terms.

Washington Hotel Richmond Capitol Cry Richwood Robert C. Macon Gouchland Court House Jyne Jéfferson Alec Cat Iton

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