Decrees and U S Delays in the New Orleans Packet Case
Jonathan Russell argues that Berlin and Milan decrees cannot be revived by U S delays and asserts no official information reached France before September. He notes the Essex frigate was quarantined at L Orient for a missing bill of health, delaying response and urging prompt correction of Bordeaux customs action on the New Orleans Packet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
United States
New Orleans
Berlin
Milan
France
U. States
Armstrong
Essex
L’orient
Bordeaux
Jona. Russell
Letter from Chr Meyer to Secretary of State 1810 Bordeaux
A dated December 6 1810 from Chr Meyer at the United States Consulate in Bordeaux reports copies of letters about the recapture of the schooner Grace Ann Greene of New York with two British officers and seven sailors aboard. It notes the brig New Orleans Packet of New York seized in Marseilles after sailing via Gibraltar with cocoa and provisions. It also mentions the schooner Friendship from Baltimore arriving with coffee and Campeaché, and promises to report outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chr. Meyer
Mr. Smith
United States
Bordeaux
Cathalan
Grace Ann.Greene
New- York
Daniel Greene
Marseilles
New-Orleans
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Friendship
Baltimore
Snow
U.s.of America
Washington
Congress
New York
England
Quincy
Maritime dispatches from Bordaux dated December 14 1810
Consular note reports triplicate requests regarding brig Ofmin and ship Commodore Rogers not yet sailed. Brig New Orleans Packet at New York seized cargo moved to imperial customs. Baltimore seized. Includes details of dry advances for distressed seamen at the port and Bayonne with 22 vouchers totaling 4934 francs 20. Maria Louisay crew of eight distressed seamen aboard to New York. Captain Rogers bound for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordaux
Ofmin
Rogers
New Orleans Packet
New York
Harris
Imperial Custom House
Friendship
Baltimore
Snow
Bayonne
Jonathan Ruffell
Paris
Sheddy
Maria
Pund
New.Yorks
Essex Frigate Arrives at L Orient With News Papers
A dispatch reports the Essex frigate has arrived at L Orient from the United States. It notes a reduced duty on Cocoat from 50 to 275 per pound and mentions continuing correspondence from R. Smith secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wistress
Wim
L’orient
United States
Dispatches From London and French Arts Gift Arrive
Mr M Crea arrived in the Governor Tomkins from Liverpool with dispatches from Mr Pinkney near London suggesting Orders in Council may be lifted upon a Regency's appointment at Parliament on November 29. A large box for General Armstrong at the Navy Yard contains engravings from the Emperor of France to the Society of Arts in Philadelphia valued at 50,000 francs. Mr Marray will take proofs of the Emperor's regard to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M‘crea
Tomkins
Pallas
Liverpool
Pinkney
London
Navy Yard
Armstrong
France
Society of Arts
Philadelphia
Marray
Florida Territory Peaceful U S Possession Sealed In 1810
Augusta February 16 Chronicle notes quiet U S acquisition of Florida territory with Baton Rouge garrison cheering as the Union flag rises at the fort. Extracts discuss Congress Bank Charter renewal turmoil and looming debates over non importation acts, with reflections on constitutional issues and economic strains from cotton trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Florida
Mobile
Baton Rouge
Union
Missisippi
United States gains and appointments noted in early 19th century era
In a period filled with political shifts and demographic estimates, figures like George M. Bibb are noted as elected to the U S Senate from Kentucky, and Robert Haberfoam is named Commissioner of Loans. Thomas Burdell is appointed postmaster at Mount Vernon, while General Vane Haubeoit is expected in New Orleans soon. Biased projections detail population, commerce, and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Bibb, Esq
United States
Kentucky
Vane Haube
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Blodget
Washington
United States and Territories
United System
Warranted Seeds for Sale by Jr Garvin
Lettuce and carrot seed offered along with headed cabbage seed by Jr Garvin at 124 cents per 7 with February 16 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. Garvin
Plantation for sale near Broad River Georgia in Lincoln County
For sale at the Plantation on Broad River in Lincoln County Georgia formerly occupied by Major Benajah Smith. It includes 1200 acres with 300 cleared, 200 low ground, springs, a thriving peach orchard, a two story L shaped dwelling, kitchen, smoke-house and dairy. Saw mill and grist mill site, navigable river, timber, fish-traps, and two thirds credit terms over 1 to 4 years. Interested buyers may inquire on premises to John Tittle dated February 16 1811.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benajah Smith
Broad River
Georgia
Lincoln County
Peterburgh & Lifson
Broadriver
Petersburgh
Lisbon
Vienna
Hampton
South Carolina
John Tittle
Runaway Black Man Sam From Augusta Plantation
A $20 reward is offered for capturing a Black man named Sam who ran away from a plantation near Augusta on the 2nd. He is about 36, 5 feet 8 inches, slender, with thick lips and missing front teeth. He wore a blue jacket and pantaloons, sometimes a blue coat, speaks broken English, and has been in America for three years. Return to the subscriber or jail for reward. February 166.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Sam
Africa
Dissolution of Harton and Huttle Co partnership
The firm Harton and Huttle dissolved on January 1. Those with claims should present to Gatewood. those indebted must pay to him. D Hinton and S A A C Tutt le signed the dissolution on February 16, 2011.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harton 9 Huttle
Emands Agat
Gatewood
Viggee
D Hinton
SAAC
Tuttle
Planters Bank of Georgia subscribe six month opening books
A Georgia commission meeting announces plans to establish the Planters Bank. Citizens and firms may subscribe for shares within six months from February 1, 1810, with books open for subscriptions and conditions on further subscriptions if not all shares are taken. Names of commissioners listed in Savannah on February 11, 1810.
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Planters
State of
United States
Geop
Charles Harris
George Scott
James Fohnflen
Willian Meith
Edward Swarbreck
M. Berrien
John Caig
Andrew Low
George Anderson
Tohn Cumming
Edward Stebbins
Zachariah Miller
J. P. Williamson
William B. Bulloch
Savannah
Ogechee Navigation Company Notice Seeks Subscriptions
Commissioners of the Ogechee Navigation Company announce public subscriptions to open the river from Canoochee to Rocky Comfort. Meetings begin April 10 at noon in Louisville with weekly Saturday sessions for ninety days. Notices to run in Louisville Savannah Augusta and Milledgeville Gazettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogewhee Navigation Company
Walter Robinson
John Berrien
John Powell
Little B. Bostick
Fen
Michael Sherman
Louisville
Savannah
Augusta
Milledgeville
Ogechee River
Canoochee
Rocky Comfort
Bedford Subscriber Delivers Hewed Timber on Short Notice
A Bedford resident offers to deliver Hewed Timber of any dimensions to Auvgutta on shortest notice at three dollars per hundred. January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Auvgutta
Notice to Sell Land in Richmond Elbert and Baldwin Counties
Nine months after date applications will be made to the inferior court of Richmond County for leave to sell tract No. 7 of 202.5 acres in Wilkinson now Twiggs for Obedience Buge deceased to benefit heirs and creditors. Also nine months after date to Elbert Superior Court for leave to sell multiple tracts totaling 700 acres adjoining James Carter 576.12 acres adjoining. 268 acres adjoining Higginbotham. 168 acres adjoining Higginbotham. 100 acres adjoining Bend. three acres adjoining Dudley Elbert County. Also one tract in Baldwin County No 38 Eleventh District and one lot in Elberton. All for Thomas Carter deceased and heirs and creditors. Signed by Thomas S. Carter and Charles Carter September.
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Inferior Court
County of
Richmond
Wilkinson County
Hurvey
Twiggs
Obedience Buge
Interior Court
Elbert County
James Carter
Higginbotham
Highbottam
Bend
Dudley
Baldwin No. 38
Elverton
Elbert
Thomas Carter
State of Georgia
Catalogue Promised in Our Lafty Missed to Next Issue
The catalogue was promised earlier but postponed and will appear in the next publication. The note explains the delay and assures readers the item will be included when the next issue is released.
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Fed
M. T
Claiborne
West Florida
Thomas
Skipwith
Robert Haberfoam, Esq
Thomas Burdell
E.g
Mount Vernon
Oglethorpe County
Planters’ Bank
Bate
Lamar, Adm
Thomas S. Carter
Charles Carter
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