Congress Debates Military Bill and Navy Appropriations
The House considers a bill to raise a limited military force and an appropriation for naval needs for 1812. Members debate objectivity and control of funds, with Cheves, Mitchel, Falmadge, and others defending the measure while Hall and Rhea oppose. A related resolution from Kentucky lawmakers is referred to foreign relations. A separate committee reviews establishment funding for the navy and militia. A February 17 insert addresses circulating rumors about treaties and British diplomacy.
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Rhea
Tennefer
Epen
Bacon
Wass and Meas
U.S
WDE
Secretary of the Navy
TR. Williams
Cathgun
Chevés
Wwgery
Chidr
Speier
House
Kentucky
Camoris
B. Hall
Messrs. Cheves, Mitchill
Falmadge
Porter Wright
Sheffey
Widgery
Fort
New York
Rhode Island
United States
Stanford
U. States
D. R. Willecostead
Report on the public revenue and expenditures for the coming years
The Ways and Means committee reviews the fiscal plan amid a wartime period. It estimates last year’s ordinary expenses at 59 409 000 and receipts at 58 149 000, leaving a deficit of 1 260 000. The deficit could be covered by treasury funds, leaving 1 800 000 on hand, and the committee advises against further depletion. Extraordinary expenses total 11 000 600 to be funded by loan. Principal public debt repayments in the year amount to 2 135 000, with potential additional costs if sinking fund actions are triggered to meet 8 million dollars annual reductions.
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Committee of Ways & Means
United States
Congress
Treasury
Fetter
Hheir
Secretary of the Treasury
Congressional committee urges new revenue system for wartime finance
The committee urges early adoption of a revenue plan to cover rising government costs and interest on public debt for 1813 and 1814. They warn against relying on loans alone and propose immediate measures with duties and a tax, conditional on war or letters of marque, lasting until a year after peace.
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U. S
War Tax Proposals and Clothing Provisions Debate
Mr B Hall reports considerable alarm from the Ways and Means Committee on War Taxes. A resolution seeks to empower inquiry into supplying citizens of the states and territories with necessary clothing and equipment for seamen marines and the army and to cover expenses for clothing. The aim is to align with the constitution and authorize provision across the United States.
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B. Hall
Committee of Ways and Means
United States
Direct Tax Plan Debated in Georgia On Provision of Army Goods
A debate references levying a direct tax and using citizen supplied articles for the army. Mr. B. Hadi argues Georgia could more easily pay ten million dollars this way than two million in speed, proposing citizens furnish articles instead of money. The resolution belongs to the committee of Ways and Means Vienna, ordered to table and print.
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Tates and
B. Hadi
Georgia
Committee of Way's End
Vienna
Rhea
Nautilus Shipwreck Tale From Bristol to Virginia
A Norfolk Herald readers’ note recounts the brig Nautilus voyage from Norfolk to Newport and the Atlantic gale of January 1812. Crew describe relentless weather, guns hurled overboard, decks flood, men cold and exhausted, final dash for Virginia with a damaged ship and scarce provisions.
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Norfolk Herald
U. States
Newport
R. A
Sinclair
Norfolk
Delaware
Capes
Virginia
Ann
Petersburgh
Lisgon
N. E
West Ward
Chesapeake
Fem
Adverse Seas and Frost for Sailors in Newport Crossing
The crew endures extreme cold and storms at sea. Commodore Rodgers aids the ship by furling sails and offering comfort as two men die frozen and others suffer. A damaged medicine chest worsens injuries and sickness aboard while multiple vessels remain distressed at sea.
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Rodgers
Ion
Essex
English Parliament Debates Highlight Britain and United States
The Cumberland arrived with London papers to January 16 revealing the Prince Regent's speech at Parliament and heated debates over negotiations with the United States. Lords speakers included Earl Gray and Lord Greenville. Commons voices featured Sir Cochrane and Mr Whitbread. The Queen's Council report notes the King's health remains physically strong but mentally unfit for personal rule. Mr Barlow is said to be negotiating a US treaty.
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England
Cumberland
Lewis
Falmouth
Eng
London
Britaine
U. States
Earl Gray
Lord Greenville
Commons
Lord Cochrane
Mr. Whitbread
Queen’s Council For Parliament
Barlow
United States
Tance
Prince Regent Proclaims Parliament for Swift Dispatch
In the Lords a large attendance marks the Prince Regent's Proclamation ordering Parliament to assemble. The Chancellor reads the speech noting the King’s illness and the aim to provide for royal dignity, attendance, and potential recovery. Portugal defense and the allied campaign achievements receive praise.
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Bibb
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Bacox
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House OF Lords
Prince Regent
Canterbury
Marquis Wellesley
Westmoreland &.Camden
Mie Quarme
Aching Uther
Ness
Prince Reece
Ollt
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