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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1815
Page
2
The document outlines duties for the Secretary and Clerk to invite bids in April and to select the lowest bidder for supplies and printing. It notes separate pricing options for stationary and printing, and approves the resolution with James Madison's signature in March during the 61st Congress.
A congressional resolution directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies of laws to current members of Congress and to deposit remaining copies in the Congressional Library. Signed by Senate president pro tempore Lan Don Cheves and James Madison, dated March 3, 1817.
A joint committee of both Houses is to wait upon the President and request that he recommend a day of thanks to Almighty God for restoring peace to the United States. The motion, presented in Congress and signed by Pro Tempore Langdon Cheves and John Gaillard, calls for religious solemnity and devout acknowledgment.
An act provides a five thousand dollar appropriation for expenses of preparing certificates of registry for ships and furnishing crew lists. The funds come from any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. Speaker John Q Guillard and President pro tempore in 1815, approved by James Madison in March.
The act supplements the establishment of U S courts in New York by authorizing the President, with Senate consent, to appoint a marshal and a district attorney for the United States district in New York. It outlines terms of appointment, service, duties, and compensation.
Fragmentary text references John Gamleard or related House of Representatives names with James Madison as President and pro tempore role noted on March 3 1815. The legible portion hints at a ceremonial or leadership position in Congress during Madison era. Entities include James Madison and 1815 date.
A Salem 1806 history compiles the Barbary Wars from 1784 to 1801. It details ship captures, ransom efforts, treaties with the Dey of Algiers, American prisoners, and the 1801 arrival of the US squadron that averted further hostilities. It notes the Crescent and other Algerine forces and the George Washington voyage under duress.
A historical discussion describes Britain's orders in council restricting neutral trade with West Indian colonies, the status of French and British colonies after wars and treaties, and the potential impact on American vessels. It notes possible neutrality advantages, potential treaty needs, and a British schooner arriving with an officer likely negotiating the release of enslaved people.
Dispatch from Vienna notes a three week Congress term and Emperor Alexander's departure on the 20th after determining subjects. It cites New Year reports of Russian actions, the Grand Duke of Warsaw and Poland, Saxony's reunion with Prussia, plus a bold plot to abduct Saxon kings and those involved.
The Chronicle notes no new intelligence from Mobile. British forces are said to be demolishing Fort Bowyer and preparing to retire as Georgia troops under General McHitosh advance. General Winchester has not received peace news. General Jackson has heard a telegram from Cochrane that peace is near. A report is in circulation about preparations to support Mobile and recover Fort Bowyer. The Express shearer delivering the notice to Winchester is due to arrive by February 22.
Eurapia reports the Vienna congress continuing since January with no official deliberations released. Continental papers foresee Russia and Turkey war, while the Dey backs the Netherlands against Algiers. Savannah shows ships loaded for Europe, linking trade to steady cotton and tobacco prices despite peace rumors.
A partially readable indigenous mail note from March 25 reports movement of ships and envoys. It mentions Spain, Cuba, a frigate named Morris, and an envoy to Holland with unspecified dates and roles.
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