When was it published?

December 4, 1843 in Alexandria Gazette

Foreign News December 4, 1843

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce, Economic, Colonial Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Guadeloupe Market, American Produce, Lumber Shortage, Town Rebuilding, Earthquakes, Shipping Vessels

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Report from Point Petre, Guadeloupe, on slow American produce market, lumber scarcity amid town rebuilding with wood due to recent earthquakes, and incoming U.S. vessels; dated to 19th instant, published in Savannah Georgian 27th ult.

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FROM POINT PETRE, GUAD.—The brig Sebago, arrived at this port yesterday from Point Petre, Guad., brings advices to the 19th inst.—Capt. Coffin informs us that very little was doing in American produce, and the market was well supplied with all descriptions. Lumber was getting scarce, and was much needed, but several vessels were expected shortly to arrive from the U. States, laden with lumber.

Capt. C. states further, that they are rapidly re-building the town, and that the only material now used is wood, stone being prohibited, in consequence of the frequent shocks of earthquakes with which, the island has been visited within the last year or two.

The schr. Ceylan laden with lumber for Point Petre went to sea from this port yesterday, and another vessel is now loading for the same place.

Savannah Georgian 27th ult.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce Economic Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Guadeloupe Market American Produce Lumber Shortage Town Rebuilding Earthquakes Shipping Vessels

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Coffin

Where did it happen?

Point Petre, Guad.

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Point Petre, Guad.

Event Date

To The 19th Inst.

Key Persons

Capt. Coffin

Event Details

The brig Sebago arrived from Point Petre, Guad., bringing advices to the 19th inst. Capt. Coffin reported little activity in American produce with the market well supplied. Lumber was scarce and needed, with vessels expected from the U. States. The town is rapidly re-building using only wood, as stone is prohibited due to frequent earthquakes in the last year or two. The schr. Ceylan laden with lumber for Point Petre went to sea yesterday, and another vessel is loading for the same place.