Speech on military pay delays and currency crisis in Congress
The speaker discusses delays in paying militia and regular troops in South Carolina and Georgia, noting treasury constraints and currency issues. He explains funds were limited, North Carolina notes could be used, and remittances were sent to Georgia. He defends Congress, urges fair scrutiny by the people, and rejects claims of selfish motives while stressing personal integrity and public service.
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South Carolina
Georgia
North Carolina
Robert Brent
Hare Ter
Ribb
North-Carolina
South- Carolina
Treasury
United States
Savannah
Congress
Baer
United States‘services
David S. Byoth
Elberton
Elbert County
Thompson
Underwood
Lincolnton
Lamar
Washington, Wilkes County
Mercer
Phillips
Kendrick
Catpany
Joshua Clark
Bank of United States subscription in Georgia reached token shares
The Chronicle reports that on closing the commissioners books in this place eight thousand two hundred sixty three shares were subscribed for. Combined with Georgia subscriptions at other sites the total nears twelve thousand shares totaling about one million two hundred thousand dollars.
Macedonian Arrives in Annapolis Roads With Released Prisoners
The Macedonian arrived at Annapolis Roads with Capt. Warring ton and Christopher Hughes Jr. aboard. Hughes secured the release of American prisoners at Carthagena and St Martha, including William S Cooper Lewis Counte and Smith the mate of the Adeline, who was wounded. Hughes returned home in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis Roads
Warrington
Carthatena
Christopher Hughes
Hughes
Carthagena
St. Martha
Political pamphlet praises popular support and patriotism
Fragmentary note cites a political pamphlet and the high regard it observes from his countrymen. It references the patriotic portion of the French nation and a quoted item from Priss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itiem. Priss
Dull Times in Canada Reflect Sharp Trade Troubles
June news notes sixty seven vessels arriving at the port with many from Great Britain and Ireland bringing cargoes. Merchants fear continuing forebodings as seed time delays commerce, with provisions scarce profitably traded and lumber unable to compete with Baltic supply. Cash scarcity and reduced military expenditures foretell further price declines and limited returns for importers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Britain
Ireland
England
Baltic
Appointment of William E. Banas to collect second instalment
The Bank of the State of Georgia resolves to appoint William E. Banas as agent to collect the second instalment from Western Stockholders in Augusta. Subscriptions may be paid in specie or Georgia bank notes. The bank will receive payments daily at the Bank of Augusta from nine to one for six months, starting July 26, with subscribers bringing their certificates.
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Philadelphia
Gallatin
Hyde de Neuville
Bordéaux
France
Georgia
William E. Banas
Augusta
Eleazir Early
Bank OF
Bank of Georgia
Savannah
Geo
Georgia’ Militia
United States
A. H. Sneed
U. S. Army
J. H. Randolph
Danforth
Bina
Richmond
A. Rhees
James Wood
Columbia County
Congress of the United States
Wm Sims & Co Continues Under Benjamin and Wm Sims
Shomas Bar EIT withdraws interest from Wm Sims & Co. in this city. Debtors should pay Benjamin or Wm Sims. The firm will be carried on by Benjamin and his nephew Wm Sims. Listed are Thomas Barrett, Benjamin Sims, and Wm Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shomas Bar
Eit
Wm. Sims, & Co
Benjamin
Wm. Sims
Thomas' Barrett
Benjamin Sims
Richmond Academy Seeks Teachers for 1817 Appointments
The Richmond Academy invites candidates for several positions beginning the third Monday in 1817. Posts include Classical Teacher $800 yearly, First English Teacher $500 plus half the tuition, Second English Teacher Writing Master $400, and Female Department Principal $300 plus tuition share. President notes last quarter 170 students.
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tHegRuchmond Academy
State Scening
Richmond Academy
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Nero
James Frase
Ragland & Clarke
John Cashin
Benj. R. Ragland
Mark D. Clarke
Mary Fox
Richmound
Harry
Jackson
Ogiethorpe County
Prince
Z.ginto
Young
Tennessee
A. Rhodes
Jun. P
Warren County
John Baker
Jonathan A
Harrison
Ass Tuly
Olery An
William II. Jackson
Jefferson County
Comfort Creek
Jeffrson’ County
Charlie Burnetty
Seymour
Alexander Fiiday
William H. Jacson
James Jackson
Christopher R. Greene
Charleston
Jur
George
Holouy
Joseph Calipy
Wilkes County
Paul
Richard Hogan
John
Rhodes
Indice
Charles Spear
Licute Rose
J. Farrington
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