French Question and War Debate Echo Across Atlantic
Reports from London and Paris discuss the French cabinet schisms and the potential impact on the American treaty. The piece cites debates in the Chamber of Deputies on sovereignty to examine treaty terms, indemnities, and the role of the United States, while warning of broader European political maneuvers and economic stakes including bonds and insurance.
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Evening Post
Bere
France
Chamber of Deputies
The
Moniteur
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Jefferson
London
Messrs
Monréé
Pinckney
Congress
United States
M. Boisy d’Anzlas
Relations With France and State Policy Debate
A reprinted New York American analysis argues France’s treaty power lies within the legislative branch and urges Congress to control appropriations. The piece criticizes Georgia policy toward Indians under recent leaders, contrasts past sovereignty with current coercive tactics, and cites various remarks on U. S. and French relations, including Madison’s stance and federal power.
Treaty provisions and indemnity dispute unfold in Congress
The excerpt notes that commercial treaty provisions have been implemented by both sides while disagreement remains over the indemnity. The administration party, tracing its lineage to the old Republican faction, asserts the House's power to refuse the appropriation and argues that U S faith would not be breached by Congress withholding funds.
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M. Pelet de la
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Sea Island
Washington
Berlin
Mian
Wee Broglie
Atlantic
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Chambora
United States Telegraph
New York American
Republican Party
Congress
Senate
Old
Collor
Georgia
U. States
Troup
Gilmer
Administration
House of Representatives
Georgia Legislature Adjourns After Bitter Session
The legislature adjourned sine die after a long session with most members traveling home. The paper criticizes inaction on education for the poor, internal improvements, and reducing representation. It notes a $50,000 Brunswick stock subscription and alleges state rights were weakened by ministerial control and obscure actions.
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The
Georgia Journal
Brunswick
Hooper
Addressing Franco-American debt and obligations in heated rhetoric
A speaker questions how the United States honors its generous ally France, asking if duties are paid promptly and if interest is accumulated without reducing principal. He laments the monarch’s magnanimity and urges renewed exertion to meet obligations.
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Speculizors
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Salem
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Freland
Bonaparte
Berlin
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Occa
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Jackson
Congress
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Charleston Mercury
Manson
Virginia
Mr. Madison
Rumor at Capitol on French Japan? No belligerent tone noted
A Washington correspondent reports General Forsyth assured the French envoy no belligerent policy would be urged. The French minister then urged his government to carry the treaty into effect and seek appropriations. The minister later advised no concern about payment. The piece notes tensions with the French and cites Treasury data on specie imports and exports for 1834, with figures through December.
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Washington
Boston Atlas
Capitol
France
Forsyth
M. Lecourier
Chamber of Deputies
Disaster on the Heloisa steamboat burns at Brown's Ferry
The Columbus Sentinel editors report the steamboat Heloisa built at Pittsburg and partially owned by Col. D. J. Britt was destroyed by fire on the night of the 31st at Brown's Ferry on the Chattahoochee while laden with cotton. The loss is described as accidental.
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Apalachicola
Brown's Ferry
Chattahoochee
Comic Concert Delights Large Masonic Hall Audience
August issue of the paper notes lack of space for several articles and records a comic concert by Mr. Frax at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening. The performance drew a very large fashionable audience and received warm applause.
Severe cold and sleet blanket the region
Yesterday morning brought a heavy fall of snow mixed with sleet before daylight, leaving two to three inches of ice over the ground. Weather stayed severely cold, perhaps as low as ever recorded in the area, with sleighing and conveyance fun noted by residents.
Admissions to the Bar Admitted Names Omitted Repaired
In the recent Bar admissions list errors by the compositor and proofreader caused omissions. The following names were later supplied in the impressions for the weekly paper: Creep Tarton Sinona of Macon and Joan W. IH. Dassey of Milledgeville.
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Creep Tarton Sinona
Macon
Joan W. IH. Dassey
Milledgeville
Mechanic's Bank Directors Named for Coming Year
On Monday last the following gentlemen were chosen Directors of this Bank for the ensuing year Mezers Amony Statex Mosss Rors jr Mansuars Kerra Geo Carnixs E B Wes tern T G Castry Joux M Apams Tuos 8 Mercatr and W P Ratupoya At a Board meeting on Wednesday last A Staner Esq was re elected President and Groner Ronentsox Dsq was elected Teller in place of Jonathan Ellis resigned
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Mechanic's Bank
Mezers
Amony Statex
Mosss Rors
Jr Mansuars Kerra
Geo. Carnixs
E. B. Wesstern
T. G. Castry
Joux M. Apams
Tuos
Mercatr
W. P. Ratupoya
A. Staner, Esq
Groner Ronentsox
Dsq
Teller
Jonathan Ellis
Calabrian brothers Vannutt concert delights Augusta audience
The Musical Concert Of the Calabrian brothers Messrs Vannutt in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening surpassed prior Augusta offerings. The audience, described as respectable and fashionable, enjoyed exquisite violin and harp performances met with enthusiastic admiration and applause.
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Masonic Hall
Augusta
Charleston Courier Criticizes Itself Over Large Crop Report
The Charleston Courier faces renewed criticism for amplifying a report of a very large crop from Liverpool and for alleged bias favoring Northern and English speculators. The piece argues the paper exaggerated favorable crop news, harmed Southern planters, and failed to publish contradictory facts, urging Southern presses to defend prices and expose tricks by croakers and profiteers. It credits Justice for exposing these tricks and boosting prices.
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Amicus Mercatoris
Judge Crarroy and Clayton Speech Debate on France Treaty
The Macon Messenger attacks Judge Clayton for acting without full secret correspondence on the French treaty. It defends Clayton, argues the President's disclosures already justified his stance, and warns against France deception. The paper calls for awaiting the committee report and potential war readiness.
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