30 Aug 1803
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wilmington Gazette
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1803
Page
1
A letter to the editor discusses professor Browne and coml and admir law, noting points on neutral commerce and policy ideas. The author offers to publish an epitome of relealing points and urges public dissemination for merchant readers.
Extracted from Dr Brows on admiralty law notes many points on neutral rights, contraband, blockade violations, search powers, recapture rules, salvage, and the treatment of neutral ships during war. It cites Jay treaty provisions and British practice, stressing limits on blockade enforcement and the need for due process.
A dated proclamation from Fort de France Martinique issued in the name of the French Republic by Captain General Louis Thomas Villaret Joyeuse. It celebrates victories, denounces England, and urges citizens to pay arrears to support troops, promising punishment for delays and stressing loyalty to the First Consul.
A colonial era dispatch notes the French 32 gun frigate Perseverence taking a pilot aboard, reporting captures of two ships after a two and a half hour action. It mentions the Cotton Plant er bound Havanna to Cowes, and a British fleet of British merchantmen encountered at sea. Fever alarms ease. local health boards report no new cases for two days and several residents resume business.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.