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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1812
Page
7
New York Legislature Protest Against Executive Prerogative
A 19th century Albany protest notes memb ers of the Senate and Assembly condemn Executive Prerogative as arbitrary and dangerous to constitutional independence and citizens liberties. Separate Democratic members backed a second protest chaired by Judge Humphry, noted by the Com. Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Spea
Chattmani
Secretari
Senate
New York
Iself
Albany
Nnnbers
Jedge Humphry
Chaiman
D-Pe
OD Nee. Com. Advertiser
Orders in Council and French Decrees Chronology
A condensed review contrasts British Orders in Council with Napoleon's decrees from 1806 to 1809. It tracks the series of retaliatory measures, blockades and seizures, plus U S protest and statements from Washington. The piece also notes military appointments and a bill enabling a larger U S army as of 1812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
It Council
Frevich
Leverpool Mercury
Angry Gazette
British Government and American Trade Decree Repeal Debate
In 1810 discussion cites Mr Pinkgee the U S minister in London and the British response to repeal of the French decrees. Americans claim the decrees are repealed but Orders in Council still impair manufacture and honor, delaying pledge relief and continued rigid measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkgee
U. S
London
Eady
Governor orders militia to frontier garri son duties
Albany Gazette reports the Governor acting on presidential instruction to mobilize 1600 militia from New York. The dispatch specifies roughly 509 men for Oswego and others for Niagara frontiers with Champlain and St Lawrence lines as intended postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govenor
Albany
United States
New York
Niigaria
Oswego
Champlan
Lawrence
Military Artillery Supplies Arrive for May Field Use
From Washington City last week ninety pieces of field artillery with carriages and harness have arrived. Sixty will be ready for field use by mid May for the old U S high artillery and two regiments. Fifty 18 pounders for traveling carriages are to be completed as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
U. States High Artillery
N. Y. Colum
Congress in crisis urged to stay put amid war risks
The piece discusses urgent calls for Congress to adjourn only after war is declared or a solid plan with allies is secured. It notes foreign threats from England and Canada, the need for military preparations, and comment on New York politics and the Bank of the United States disruption.
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Congresa
Washington
War and
England
Canada
Congress
A. W.nba
Hornet
New Yok
Hie Bank
United States
Jeu
Tomkies
tMat State 5
Milledgeville report on militia calls amid Florida threat
The Milledgeville Journal notes Governor Mitchell plans to summon about a thousand volunteers to prepare for a possible British landing near Picolata. He delays visiting western militia divisions after reviewing Generals McIntosh and Twiggs, citing urgent duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Mitchell
Col. Smith
Picolata
Florida
McIntosh
Twiggs
Florida proclamation from Lup Ashly dated 1812
The Charleston Mail reports a bombastic proclamation of Lup Ashly who calls himself Colonel Commandant of the army of the Republic. Dated at Camp on the Plains before Augustine, April 14, 1812, in the first year of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Mail
Florida
Lup Ashly
the Republic
Augustine
British and American Vessels Near St Augustine Amid Embargo
April reports from Amelia indicate the USS forces aim to seize St Augustine fortress as Spaniards hold the town. Gunboats near the harbor clash rumors of engagement with the Colibri while the Embargo Law halts wooden ships at St Marys and authorities seize Nautilus Viscont Charlotte from Amelia under General Maragens guard.
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Frig Viwen
Gansven
Amelia
St. Augustine
Yvompany
U. S
Aheir
U.S
Vixen
Colibri
Gadsden
St. Mary’s
Nautilus
Viscont
Charlotte
General Maragens
U. States
Bon Mot For the Lawyers in Court
The late Counsellor Harwood, famed for his Irish brogue, was asked by the Judge who he represented. He replied I am concerned for the plaintiff but employed by the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harwood
Embargo Ordered for Ninety Days per Front Page Notice
Dated items report deaths and a civil notice from Wilkes and Warren counties. Maria Terisa Hargraves, 23, died at Mrs Thompsons in Wilkes of pulmonary consumption on the night of the 18th. Colonel Robert A. Abercombie died at his seat in Warren county on Saturday instant. The first page notes an embargo for 90 days.
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Warren” County
Suotav ‘Heroth Instant
Robert A
Notice to present Bank of the United States notes for payment
The notice from the Bank of the United States Savannah office requires all notes payable there to be presented for payment within six months from April 3 8125. After this period they will be paid by the bank in Philadelphia. By order of Trustee T Mendnhall cashier N B Augusta Chronicle Athens Standard Louisville Journal requested to insert weekly for six months starting April 24.
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United States
Bank of the
Geo
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