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Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1816

Page

2

Congress Passes Commerce Regulation Bill in House

The House demurs to a bill regulating commerce under the Commercial Treaty after debate featuring Forsyth Jackson Randolph Huger Sheffy and Wright. The vote ends 86 to 71 in favor, sending the measure to the Senate. Vit. Int. 15th inst.

Congress Senate House of Representatives Messrs Forsyth Jackson Randolph Huger Sheffy Wright

Steam boat launch in Savannah showcases enterprise

Yesterday morning the steam boat Enterprise, nine by twenty feet, launched amid cheers. The builder Mr. Joan Wart earned praise for its swift hull completion and the craft aims to tow vessels to Tyghee and Augusta, aiding port access and reducing winter and summer maritime losses.

Joan Wart Messrs. Howards

Macedonian to Carry Gallatin and Envoy to Louis XIV’s France

The frigate Macedonian reportedly will carry to France Mr Gallatin the ambassador to Louis XV and an envoy to Spain.

France Gallatin Louis Xvail Spain

Loss of the United States sloop El Pervier in a gale

An 1815 Havana dispatch reports the US sloop El PerVier nearing home after Mediterranean service when a severe gale struck the Jamaica fleet, likely sinking the vessel. The same issue notes the defeat of Mexican insurgent forces led by Morello and captured leaders.

United States El’pervier Mediterranean Jamaica Boston Morello

Obituary notices from a Georgia region burial

Died on the 19th after a long illness Mrs. Danforth leaving a husband and infant nine days old. On the 42nd, Mrs. Richard Byne of Burke county daughter of Julams Gresham of Oglethorpe county after a seventeen day illness she resigned to the will of God. Four young children left to mourn a fond mother.

Wached Danforth Richard Byne Coumtye Burke Julams Gresham

Bank of the State of Georgia Incorporation Plan

A legislative draft outlines the creation of the Bank of the State of Georgia with capital stock over 1.5 million dollars, to be established in Savannah as the bank’s capital center. Six thousand shares reserved for the state may be subscribed by 1807, with directors appointed by the state and local officials in Savannah and Milledgeville.

Senate House of Representatives State of Georgia Geneva Assembly Bank Suywimah Capra General Assembly Savannah Charles Haris Willam B Bullock Tracy Minis Richard Richardson Oliver Sturges Fhemss Bourke Joan Eppinger Abraham Richards Barna M'Kinne John P.williamson William Taylor Wham Mein John Caracehas A.S. Bultoch Edward Hardin Phoya A. P. Charl C.cy Augusa Andrew Erwin Joel Crawford Greensborough John West John Babhoon Daniel Sanford Washington Nicholas Long William G. Gilbert Augustus H Gilbert William Sansom John H. Pope -Aisg Louisville Willam N. Harmon James Meriwether David Clark Roger L. Gamble Athens Stephen Thomas Thomas P. Carnes Augustin S. Clayton Sparta John Lucis Hugh Taylor Henry Mitchell United States Augusta Milledgeville Wilkes County Leas Mwe Savanna Onc

Bank of the State of Georgia Incorporation Details

The text outlines the creation of The Bank of the State of Georgia with chapters on capital stock subscriptions, subscription timelines, and a six month window for shares. It describes subscription terms, payment schedule, forfeiture for default, and conditions for corporate existence and governance. It lists directors counts, appointment rules, and election procedures by stockholders and the state.

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