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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1816
Page
3
The speaker warns that a clause could not be wielded to destroy the country by adversaries of its safety or independence. He notes anxiety that this clause will influence his final vote and admits the motion’s fate could be materially affected by it.
Translated for the Boston Daily eldrertixer the Holy Alliance articles declare union among the emperors of Austria Prussia and Russia under Christian principles of fraternity peace and justice Made and signed in Paris in 1815 with references to God Jesus Christ andProvidence and dated December 1679 in Petersburg as a true copy.
The Mail of last evening reports a favorable impression on the cotton market with price lots selling at 28 and 29 cents. Tobacco prices range from 15 to 14 dollars. The Bank Bill has passed both houses and awaits the President’s signature, expected to aid planters and merchants by supplying a national substitute for specie and easing exchange losses.
The President nominates Connellius P. Van Ness of Vermont as Commissioner under the British Treaty to determine the Vermont New Hampshire boundary. Davizx Snstox, formerly of the Treasury, to be Secretary of Legation to France. Haaman Wise R of New York to Bristol consulate in Great Britain. Emaxuxe Wamsersiz of Georgia to Ostend consulate. Henryr Wins0r of Maryland to L Orient consulate in France. Tuomas L. M.Kewnsr of DC to be Superintendent of Indian Affairs, succeeding John Mason. Nat. Int.
The speech defends the provision allowing the President and Senate to appoint five directors. The remarks reveal a temperate, statesman like approach and a vigorous, expansive intellect attributed to Mr Wilde as a valuable congressional talent.
A letter to the editor questions Me Monroes suitability for the presidency arguing that his Revolutionary services lack verifiable record and cautioning against electing men for past services rather than current ability. It notes Monroe opposed the Virginia Convention stance and warned against relying on oral tradition.
A Georgia pamphlet-like critique urges voters to scrutinize Mr. Moarce and Mr. Monroe, warn against surrendering federal powers, and defend local leaders of proven value while resisting Virginian dominance in national matters.
In a message to the editor, an Augusta officer denounces a hostile publication as a tissue of falsehood. He states a fifteen thousand dollar Savannah Bank check was not converted for personal gain, lists treasury notes and local credits, and calls for factual proof before public accusation.
A. B. Fannin states he possessed twenty thousand dollars with fifteen in Georgia money and the rest in District of Columbia and Treasury notes for use of the regiment. The witness asserts all monetary dealings observed were conducted with strict honor and propriety.
Savannah April 1814 certify that Lt Mary Paymaster of the 7th US Infantry handed me three treasury notes of $1000 each to exchange for small notes to pay troops. I exchanged one, two could not be accepted, and I returned them. I also certify that all monetary transactions of St Mallory observed by me in Charleston Savannah and Augusta were correct.
In lngusia on April 11 1816 the writer testifies to seeing Lieut John H Mallory Pay Master of the 7th Regiment of Infantry with current money in possession intended for troop payment at Fort Hawkins around April 14. He proposed exchanging Virginia money for a ten percent premium, which Mallory refused saying it would not serve his purpose and that he had rejected nine percent in Savannah.
An act changes compensation for Senate and House members and territorial delegates. It fixes annual amounts: 3000 dollars to the President pro tempore or Speaker when no VP, and 1500 dollars to each Senator Representative and Delegate. Deductions apply for absence, pending sick leave exceptions, with payment processing consistent with prior daily pay rules. Signed by H. Clay and James Madison in 1816.
Post Office removal notice dated April 19 lists numerous names including William Beall Hannah Newberry Messie Burly and William Nelson among others. The document appears as a transfer or removal list from the Columbia Court House postmaster with names and initials noted.
After a sermon by the Rev. de Mr. Tarply at the Methodist Chapel a collection was taken for the Female Asylum of the place totaling seventy two dollars thirty seven and a half cents.
Major Green B. Marshall marries Frances Coleman at Bedford in a ceremony led by Rev. Dr Thompson. The couple are from local families with Mr Lindsey Coleman noted as Frances’s father. The announcement records the date as the evening of the 21st inst.
The authority states Joel Crawford Esq is a candidate for the fourth congressional district in the forthcoming election. The notice asserts his candidacy for the plural seat and outlines his official bid.
Savannah records reveal Lt. J H Mallory Pay Master of the 7th Infantry refused an exchange of Georgia Treasury notes for District of Columbia money citing no difference in value. He reportedly held three thousand dollars in thousand dollar Treasury notes and attempted to exchange for smaller notes for troop payments. During detention in Savannah he was reportedly indisposed and both parties lodged in the same house.
Grand Lodge of Georgia calls a special communication at the Grand Lodge Room on the first Saturday in May at six oclock PM. All lodges under its jurisdiction are ordered to attend by their proper representatives, per order of the Grand Master and secretary.
From Savannah April 14 1818 the Grand Lodge of Georgia announces the purge of lodges in arrears to Saint John Evangelist December 37 and claims no regualr lodge can grant warrants to lodges in arrears. Notices publish in state newspapers to void charters and bar degrees until all arrears are paid.
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