Repeal Threats and Naval Orders Stir War News
The article reports British diplomacy tied to Berlin and Milan decrees and warns of retaliatory measures if revocation occurs. It quotes Westminster notices and ships affected by orders in council, with an April 12 dispatch from Gov Edwards noting 500 Winnebago forces marching against forces, raising the prospect of battle and war.
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Great Britain
Berlin
Milan
High Court of Admiralty
Vice Admiralty
Hid Court
Nevtral Pawers
Chen
Westminster
Gov. Edwards
Randolph County
Sam
Fiaye
Risselville Paper
Senate and House seal decisive measure after two days
Washington report notes the Senate met behind closed doors yesterday while the House of Representatives worked for two days. A measure of decisive character reportedly passed the House and has been sent to the Senate for concurrence.
President Receives British Correspondence On Declaration Principles
The President sent two letters from Mr Foster to Mr Monroe and replies from the Secretary of State to Congress. The British minister expands the principles in the Declaration while the Secretary explains their real character and conflict with our rights and the law of nations. Publication to follow in the next issue.
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United States
Congress
Foster
Monroe
Jonn Lanepon Declines Republican Vice Presidential Honor
The venerable Jonn Lanepon declines the Republican party’s offer to support him for the U S vice presidency. He cites reasons stated in a letter to the general committee, which the paper will try to publish in its next issue.
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Jonn Lanepon
Republican Party
U. States
General Committee
Congress Returns and Sworn in New Officers
Most absent members have resumed seats in Congress. Three senators remain away and at most ten to twelve representatives are absent. Edward Tirrin of Ohio arrives to assume duties as commissioner of the Land Office. Robertus Roy Livinestor resigns his House seat to join the U.S. Army. Francis Carr of Massachusetts, a steadfast Republican, takes his seat after B. Gannet resigns.
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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Edward Tirrin
Ohio
Land Office
U. States
Rebertus Roy Livinestor
Army
United States
New York
Francis Carr
Massachusetts
B. Gannet
Indian affairs letter from Andrew Jackson era gloom over frontier tensions
A May 1812 extract recounts Andrew Jackson writing to Governor Blount about Creek and Chickasaw tensions, white intrusions on Indian lands at Ocmulgee, damaged towns, and Indian craft activities. It notes chiefs opposing war, mischief by wild youth, and economic details from the Orleans Territory including sugar production and household manufacturing.
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S.crerk Agency
Cowsu'y
Ocmulgee
Talehiffee
Old Town
Cuffetuh
Cowetuh
Chattehochee
Orleansifeeritory
Igme
Knoxville
Andrew Jackson
Blount
United States
Savannah June 15 Florida Expedition Volunteers embark
June 15 Savannah dispatch reports Governor Mitchell's aid arriving to recruit volunteers from the brigade to reinforce Col. Smith before St Augustine. The Republican Blues under Capt. Cuthbert and Savannah Volunteer Guards under Lieut. White camped on the Common awaiting embarkation. Friday's rain halted, then the force marched to the Bluff, where they boarded amid farewells, artillery salutes, and cheers for safety and success.
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Savannah
Florida
Mitchell’s
Col. Smith
U.S
St. Augustine
Republican Blues
Cuthbert
Chatham Artillery
Chatham Rangers
Federalists and Republicans Unified in War Drive
In Congress a unified vote declares war against England by a 30 vote margin. A Savannah letter notes gunboat actions with the Sappho incident, while Georgia mobilizes volunteers from Brown and Scott brigades for Dublin to join Point Peter and a 3,500 strong state quota.
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Ws Co
Newnan Ee Ial
Milledveville Journal
Declaration of War Passed by House of Representatives
The House of Representatives on the 4th inst passed a declaration of war against Great Britain by a vote of 79 to 39. The measure was sent to the Senate for concurrence amid widespread expectation of final action.
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Charleston
Great Britain
House of Representatives
Senate
Hanyr
House of’ Representatives
War Declared by House of Representatives on Great Question
A Richmond letter reports the House voted 79 to 49 to declare war against England, sending the measure to the Senate for concurrence. Other notices claim the declaration was made and that pacifist hopes are set aside. Reports also mention disrupted coastwise shipping, insurance refusals, and 17 000 men in the new army. A Tecumseh led massacre of Yingeonnes is claimed in another dispatch.
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Congress
Bven
Doo
Ron
United States
House of Representatives
England
Senate
France
Alex. Guz
Getleman
Washington
Richmond
Enquirer
Reinforcements Expected as Spanish Ships Arrive at Augustine
A Florida letter to the Southern Mail says four vessels with troops are hourly expected at Augustine. It notes Governor Mitchell has received a militia reinforcement amid rising tensions. dated June 14 from the Savannah Museum.
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Florida
Southern ‘Mail
Augustine
Mitchell
Resolution urging Georgia assent to two states in Mississippi Territory
Congress considers a resolution by Mr Poindexter requesting Georgia to consent to forming two states from the Mississippi Territory subject to future division. He recalls Senate postponement of statehood for Mississippi and seeks Georgia’s accord to permit potential split. The resolution lies on the table.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Poindexter
Senate
United States of America
Georgia
Mississippi
Misesissippi
Peruvian tableau and early 19th century stage notes
A theater program fragment lists cast and scenes including Pizarro and the Tem ple of the Sun with Rolla shot on a bridge. It describes songs, dances, and a mock minuet with actors Burke West Clark and Placide in roles, plus opening doors and curtain times and ticket prices.
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West
Orano ‘ Hlanna
Placide
Cora
Clark
Myrs
Mize Thomas
Temple of the Sun
Pizarro
Rolla
Mr. West
BON Ton
Harry’s
Hiltip “Gantfield
Kingston
Placide Eady Charlotte
Bob
Thomas Cook
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