The French Question and War Debates Across Europe
Long dispatches discuss French cabinet schisms and British diplomacy. It notes Russian move in Berlin, Lisbon news, and the Peel ministry’s timing. A US perspective argues France owes indemnities, rejects a war, and critiques Jacksonian impulses in handling treaty disputes with France. The piece contrasts constitutional limits with executive ambition and insurance profits from wartime risk.
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Europe
York
Silvia de Grasse
Montreal
Lon
Debden
Lisbon
London
Youken
Prince of Leuchtenberg
Madrid
Doven
Hudson
Obert Peel
Calais
Rome
Duke of Wellington
Leipsic
Berlin
Russia
Privy Council
Don Carlos
France
Holland
Wellington
Liverpool
New York
Robert Peel
England
Sir Robert
Relations With France in the United States context
The piece argues that control of public money lies with Congress under constitutional and French charter theory. It critiques the idea that the King can bind the nation financially through treaties and urges rejection of improper appropriations without congressional consent. It contrasts old Republican views with the French Charter’s implications and condemns Georgia Indian policy shifts. It notes New York politics and European news, including Lafayette commemorations and Albany–New York railroad progress.
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Evening Post
Bere
France
Chamber of Deputies
The
Moniteur
M. Bignon
Jefferson
London
Messrs
Monréé
Pinckney
Congress
United States
M. Boisy d’Anzlas
United States Telegraph
New York American
Republican Party
Senate
Old
New York
Europe
William Gibbone
Pexsover
N. York
Mercantile Advertiser
Paris
Silvia de Grasse
Journal of Commerce
Geners Jackson
Liverpool
New-York
Sistult
U. S
Britannia
London Morning
Portsmouth
New- York
Montreal
New-York Star
Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
Aprams
Lafayette
Camden and Amboy
Philadelphia
Camden
Treaty and indemnity dispute over U S appropriation
The article notes that commercial treaty provisions have been implemented by both sides while an indemnity remains unpaid. It argues the administration party, claiming Republican lineage, must acknowledge Congress’s power to refuse the appropriation and deny that the United States would break faith by withholding funds.
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M. Pelet de la
United States
France
Sea Island
Washington
Berlin
Mian
Wee Broglie
Atlantic
M. de Broxlie
Chambora
Administration
Republican Party
House of Representatives
Congress
Georgia Journal December 2A busy session ends without reforms
The Legislature adjourned last Saturday night amid criticism for failing to advance education for the poor, jumpstarting internal improvements, and reducing representation. It approved a $50,000 Brunswick stock subscription, but sectional jealousies hindered broader, statewide benefits. The body attacked Judge Hooper, ran Treasury costs, and veiled state rights while expanding ministerial influence over Indians.
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The
Georgia Journal
Brunswick
Hooper
Debate on France aid and debt obligations echoes through era
The speaker questions how the nation treats its generous ally France. Are principal and interest on debts kept up, or has accrued interest outpaced payments? He emphasizes the monarch’s magnanimity and urges renewed efforts to honor obligations.
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France
J. Gray
Jackson
Bonaparte
United States
Congress
Webster
Rumor on pacific French policy and specie figures cited
Washington rumor says the French minister urged a pacific tone before the message with Forsyth denying belligerent intent. The piece notes Lecourier’s displeasure and potential rupture. Treasury data to Senate shows 1834 year end import of specie $17,985,810 with gold $3,147,799 and silver $14,088,439. export $1,991,457. From Oct 1 1833 to Dec 13 1834 imports total $21,213,175 and exports $2,869,325. Baltimore American.
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Washington
Boston Atlas
Capitol
France
Forsyth
M. Lecourier
Chamber of Deputies
U. S. Senate
Treasury Department
United States
Baltimore American
Disaster at Brown's Ferry as Heloisa steamboat burns
Columbus Sentinel editors relay that the new steamboat Heloisa, built at Pittsburg under Col. D. J. Britt, loaded with cotton, was wholly consumed by fire at Brown's Ferry on the Chattahoochee. Accident cited. Also notes potential Roxbury riot, armed Norfolk militia alert, Irish crowd near Franklin Street church, Roxbury citizen meeting, and insurance suspicions amid war fears with France.
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Columbus Sentinel
Constitutionalist
Pittsburg
D. J. Britt
Apalachicola
Brown's Ferry
Chattahoochee
Roxbury
Norfolk
Franklin Street
Boston
The
Journal of Commerce
France
Gazette
Comic Concert At Masonic Hall Delights Large Audience
August issue notes lack of space and omits several articles. The comic concert by Mr. Frax at the Masonic Hall drew a very large fashionable audience and met with warm approbation and applause.
Heavy Snow and Bitter Cold Spell Widespread Ice
Yesterday dawned with a heavy fall of snow mixed with sleet, leaving two to three inches of solid ice. Ground remains coated as temperatures plunged to levels perhaps as severe as ever observed in the area, yet sleighing and chaiting provided amusement amid the cold.
Admissions to the Bar Omitted Names Corrected
In our last issue the bar admissions list was incomplete due to compositors errors. The following names were added in the weekly impressions: Creep Tarton Sinona of Macon and Joan W. H. Dassey of Milledgeville.
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Creep Tarton Sinona
Macon
Joan W. IH. Dassey
Milledgeville
MECHANIC'S BANK Names Directors for Coming Year
On Monday last the following gentlemen were chosen Directors 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 Teller in place of Jonathan Ellis who 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
The Musical Concert by the Calabrian brothers in Augusta
The Calabrian brothers Messrs Vannutt performed at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening and delivered violin and harp pieces that surpassed previous local concerts. The audience, described as respectable and fashionable, applauded with fervent enthusiasm recognizing the rich and finished musical art.
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Messrs. Vannutt
Masonic Hall
Augusta
The Charleston Courier in Critique Over Crop Reports
The Charleston Courier faces its own reporting on European advices from Liverpool and a large crop forecast. It criticizes itself for promoting exaggerated crop hopes, questions fairness to Southern interests, and argues for higher prices to aid planters and merchants. The piece praises Justice for exposing tricks that kept prices down and urges responsible Southern press coverage.
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Charleston Courier
Europe
Liverpool
New York
Courier
Amicus Mercatoris
Judge Crarros speech on France and Clayton debate
The Macon Messenger reprints Judge Crarros speech on the French treaty and asks why Mr Clayton acted without waiting for secret correspondence disclosures. It argues Clayton relied on debates and promises, warns against French deception, and urges patience until the committee report. The paper endorses US honor over peace and favors cautious scrutiny of all disclosures.
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Judge Clayton
Macon Messenger
Judge Crarroy
France
Ma. Crarros
Seeren
Clayton
United States
Congress
Chamber of Deputies
U. States
Claytonsen
South
Tariffites
Cne
Messenger
Globe
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Salem
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Occa
Collor
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Manson
Virginia
Mr. Madison
Soco
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