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Domestic News
August 28, 1820
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Louisiana Advertiser of July 22 strongly denies a recent rumor in newspapers about a confession from a pirate condemned in New Orleans, which allegedly detailed the mysterious sea loss of Mrs. Alston years ago; Rev. Mr. Larned vouches that no such confession occurred.
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The Louisiana Advertiser of July 22, peremptorily contradicts the story recently circulated in the papers, of a confession of one of the pirates lately condemned at New Orleans, involving particulars relative to the mysterious loss at sea, some years ago, of Mrs. Alston, and the name of the Rev. Mr. Larned is used to vouch that no such confession was ever made.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Pirate Confession
Mrs Alston
Sea Loss
New Orleans
Rumor Denial
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Alston
Rev. Mr. Larned
Where did it happen?
New Orleans
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Orleans
Event Date
July 22
Key Persons
Mrs. Alston
Rev. Mr. Larned
Outcome
no such confession was ever made
Event Details
The Louisiana Advertiser peremptorily contradicts the story of a confession by one of the pirates lately condemned at New Orleans, involving particulars relative to the mysterious loss at sea some years ago of Mrs. Alston; the name of Rev. Mr. Larned is used to vouch for the denial.