Debate on apportionment and military bounty act passage
The document records an act establishing a House representation ratio by state and authorizing immediate completion of the military establishment. It outlines bounties of sixteen dollars per recruited soldier, additional pay and land for casualties, and the deadlines and signatures of H Clay and George Clinton dated December 24, 1811.
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United States
New Hampsire
Massachusetts
Vermont
Rhode Island
Neetient
New-York
New-Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Kentucky
Ohio
Tennessee
H. Clay
House of Representatives
Geo. Clinton
Senate
House For Representatives
Menveca
Congress
Henry Clay
Congressional Debate Over Military Force Bill Amendments
The House debates a Senate bill to raise a larger military force with amendments. Leaders argue about presidentially appointed officers serving only as long as needed and at what pay, while others warn against expanding executive power to raise or dismiss troops. The vote on amendments is recorded as Yeas 57, Nays 66 amid broader questions of war authority.
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House
Senate
Wright
U. States
Meg Smidig
Committee of Foreign Relations
Bi8o
Congress
Grundy
Mr. G
Iris
Conreas
United States
Mr. Adam
Demett
Huy
Porter
Canada
Quebec
Montreal
Boston
Massachusetts
Virginia
Matthew Lavat
Venis
Lovat
Imperial Clinical School
Madehouse F
Debates Over War Powers and Defense Measures
Extract from a Paris London dispatch discusses the push for war preparations and the danger of rushing to conflict. It notes arguments that defensive measures are proper, contrasts public declarations of offense with restraint, and mentions American claims in London and rumors of Canada actions.
New Haven Mail Reaches New-York After Four Day Trip
A New Haven mail came into New York yesterday after nearly four days travel, covering about 50 miles. The eastern view showed unprecedented low fog and drift, with roads described as impassable in places and the journey hindered by heavy fall and drifting snow.
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New-York
New-Haven
Trade restrictions spark fears of renewed conflict with France
The passage debates repeal of Orders in Council and its impact on Anglo American relations. It argues Bonaparte may seize American property and force war, while Britain risks defying existing ties with Africa and West India trade by loosening restraints.
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America
United States
Peninsula
France
Bonaparte
Ayrica
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Troup
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New York
Barlow
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Barnard
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Griswold
Manhattan
Holland
England
Board of Trade
Permisson
Liverpool
Glasgow
Dalmatia
Britain
Sicily
Paris
Spithead
Constitution
Tech
Havanna
Hull
Portemouth
Admiralty Board
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