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September 1, 1842
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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Captain Fatio of the Newport revenue cutter plans to excavate around the old stone mill today to investigate its foundations and original design, amid debates on its possible Scandinavian origins from the 12th century.
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From the Providence Journal.
The Newport Ruin.-Captain Fatio, of the revenue cutter stationed at Newport, intends to make an excavation, to-day, around the old stone mill at Newport, for the purpose of ascertaining if any foundation exists, or other evidences by which the original design of this remarkable structure may be ascertained. Just about a year ago we published a long article, prepared with some care, upon this subject, in the course of which the writer investigated the claims of this structure to Scandinavian origin and to antiquity as high as the twelfth century, to neither of which we could assent. Capt. Fatio has a theory of his own upon it, and has determined to push his investigations with the spade and shovel.
The Newport Ruin.-Captain Fatio, of the revenue cutter stationed at Newport, intends to make an excavation, to-day, around the old stone mill at Newport, for the purpose of ascertaining if any foundation exists, or other evidences by which the original design of this remarkable structure may be ascertained. Just about a year ago we published a long article, prepared with some care, upon this subject, in the course of which the writer investigated the claims of this structure to Scandinavian origin and to antiquity as high as the twelfth century, to neither of which we could assent. Capt. Fatio has a theory of his own upon it, and has determined to push his investigations with the spade and shovel.
What sub-type of article is it?
Archaeological Excavation
Historical Investigation
What keywords are associated?
Newport Stone Mill
Excavation
Captain Fatio
Scandinavian Origin
Historical Structure
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Fatio
Where did it happen?
Newport
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Newport
Event Date
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Captain Fatio
Event Details
Captain Fatio intends to excavate around the old stone mill at Newport to ascertain if any foundation exists or other evidences of its original design. A year ago, an article investigated claims of Scandinavian origin and 12th-century antiquity, which were not assented to. Capt. Fatio has his own theory and will investigate with spade and shovel.