War Era Provisions and Treaty Ratifications 1812
The document outlines acts for ordnance and military stores, with statutes appointing officers to execute war-time orders. It includes the 1812 Peace Treaty between Britain and Russia, ratification from Russian and British leaders, and remarks on military campaigns in Europe and North America, plus governance notes for India and wartime finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thali
Department of War
Ordnance
Britain
Russia
Russias
United Kingdom of
Great Britain
Ireland
Orebec
Suchtelen
L. S
Paul Baron DE. Nicola
Edward Thornton
Pace
Russian Empire
Sicilan
United States of America
North America
Upper Canada
House of Commons
East-India Company
India
Europe
Queen's Speech Opens Parliament With Regnal Address
The House of Lords and Commons meet on Monday November 30 as the Regent arrives with state officers. The king delivers the throne speech declaring deep concern at the opening of the session. He appeals for vigilance and unity in facing national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of
House of Commons
Yazoo Claims Debated in Senate Amid Promised Compromise
The Senate resumed debate on a bill to implement the Yazoo claims report from February 1803 and amended it. On engrossment for a third reading the ayes and noes showed a split, with 16 in favor and 11 against. The following day the bill passed its third reading and moved to revive further related acts, including Georgia harbor activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
The
United States
Commissioners, &c
Yazoo
Messrs
Bayard
Bibb
Bradley
Brent
Cutts
Goodrich
Hersey
Howell
Hunter
Lambert
Pope
Posey
Robinson
Smith
Saylor
Varnum
Anderson
Campbell
Ohio
Crawford
Franklin
Gaillard
Leib
Magruder
Reeds Lair
Darker
Worthington
Yeas
Dana
Germany
Horsey
N.Y
Taylor
G. Nays
Ten
Leith
Magrudery
Reed
Health orders of the ports of Savannah in Georgia
A fragmented note references health orders affecting the Savannah port and U S Navy operations in Georgia, indicating a multi reading process and passage to a second reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Sp Navy
Georgia
Debate on Yazoo Claims Bill in the House
The House debated the senate bill to address Yazoo land claims with a plan for an equitable compromise. Motions to reject failed with 759 in favor and the bill was referred to the committee on public lands after discussion on amendments and postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
CAITY
James Madison
Albert Gallatin
Treasury
Levi Lincoln
United States
Commission
Ers
Yazoo
Poindexter
Troup
Wright
Seubert
King
Archer
Widgery
Goldsborough
Mitchill
Nelson
Boyd
Committee On Public Lands
Loan Bill Passes House and Treasury Notes Authorized
The Loan Bill passed the House 72 to 38 signaling party strength. Treasury Notes authorization cleared to a third reading without opposition. Reports from Laguira note Alex Scott’s donation aid to Caraccas in 1812. four of five vessels seized by usurpers with only one escaping.
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House of Representatives
Laguira
Alex. Scott
Caraccas
Congress Passes Acts Expanding Regiments and Bounties
Two acts passed promise to affect the campaign. One act adds a major to each regiment and grants a forty dollar advance to each recruited soldier, effectively a bounty after a prior five dollar monthly pay. The second act authorizes the President to raise up to twenty thousand volunteers for five years, a policy we doubted but may proceed with.
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Be Clay
MM. H. Crawford
Arrroven
Marquis of Wellington
Spain
Salamanca
Cadiz
France
Burgos
Madrid
Meir
Depen
Stock
House. OF Representatives
Washington City
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