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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1812
Page
6
Secretary outlines a nine million dollar fixed revenue, plus higher import duties and potential land premiums to fund public debt, with loans as a supplementary option. It argues self reliance, stable credit, and avoiding large stock expansion, while noting risks and the need for legislative will.
A fragment shows Albert Gallatin of the Treasury Department submitting a report in November 1811 regarding extraordinary exertion to incur debt and the necessary funding in a few years. The note reflects official consideration of national debt and fiscal policy.
An 18th century Richmond incident reports a theater fire during a money-raising benefit for Mr Placide. The crowd fled as flames spread within ten minutes, many perishing or injured. a civic meeting appointees seek exact victim details and protection measures in Manchester and Jefferson, Madison, Monroe wards.
A fragmentary notice lists individuals including Adeline Bausmar daughter of Mrs Bausman Ann Craig daughter of Mrs Adam Craig and Nutiala Carpenter as part of a death or missing persons roll call. The text is incomplete and lacks dates or locations.
A list of names appears among a memorial notice for citizens who perished in the theatre fire. A meeting of Richmond and Manchester officials orders a funeral procession with clergy mourners and civic leaders on December 28 1811. The editor notes that members of the Legislature escaped the blaze.
In the House debate on the resolution to raise an additional regular force Calhoun reiterates that the foreign relations committee believed war would be needed to confront British aggression. He asserts that victory depends on resisting Britain and defending American rights, criticizing opponents from Virginia and highlighting calls for preparedness and mobilization. He notes objections to taxation and urges readiness, citing history and the nation’s commerce as reasons to act. The session covers the President's message, militia deployment, and a bill authorizing frontier protection forces, with the House adjourning to Thursday.
The House discusses resolutions seeking the President’s view on any negotiations with Spain or others over U States territory seized in 1810 and details on naval strength. Langdon Cheves asks Secretary Hamilton for vessel counts rates stations finances ships laid up and readiness steps for reactivation and crew access.
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