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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1812
Page
3
James Monroe receives prolonged commentary from Aug J Foster on U S neutrality and retaliation amid the Berlin and Milan decrees. The letter discusses non importation acts, British and French trade restrictions, and the implications for American commerce and diplomacy with Britain and France. It argues the need to avoid forcing British manufactures into France while condemning French licensing and continued decrees.
The letter to Mr. Foster discusses British reluctance to end disputes with the United States. It argues the United States is justified in maintaining the non-importation act, rejects British claims of forcing France to accept British goods, and notes France’s blockade and the continuing issues of neutral rights and retaliation.
In a January 21 communication from James Monroe to Augustus Foster, the U S asserts Britain failed to repeal the orders in council and accuses London of continuing hostile measures against U S neutrality. It argues Berlin Milan decrees targeted Britain, not the United States, and contends licensing by France does not justify British coercion. The note urges adherence to French repeal dates and condemns Britain for delaying compliance and seeking leverage over neutral trade. It also notes President Madison's nomination of General Dearborn as Major General and reports a North Carolina law shifting presidential elector voting power to the state legislature.
A strong earthquake struck at four Veldck causing prolonged tremors for at least five minutes. The event was more intense than recent quakes and was widely felt throughout the area. Also reported, on Friday last, the marriage of Alexander M. Kenzie and Mary Ann Campbell in Wilkes County.
On Tuesday evening the 28th ult Mr Jeremian Harris wed Miss Knox Beat both of this county. The worshippers in St Pauls Church are informed the two pews running lengthwise by the aisles south of the pulpit are reserved for gentlemen who lead the congregation’s music as before.
The Rev Mr Thompson will preach a charity sermon on Sunday at St Pauls Church and the Rev Mr Porter will preach at the Methodist Meeting House after which a collection will be taken for the Female Asylum.
Mr Gilbert will open a school on Monday the 16th at the house partly occupied by Rev Brown near the lower end of Broad Street. The rent is eight dollars per quarter.
In Richmond County the Court of Ordinary orders the Clerk to ascertain and possess all escheated property within the county The clerk is authorized to rent out annual real estates with security for rent and return of property and may employ an attorney if needed. A true copy from the minutes by Isaac Herbert clerk dated January 17.
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