Act to enlarge time for direct tax transfers in 1816
Congress approves an act extending the period for ascertaining annual transfers and changes of property subject to the direct tax. It shifts key dates from January to June for valuation, notification to collectors, and collection timing. The act covers household furniture, and gold and silver watches, signed by Speaker Clay and President Gaillard, with President Madison's arrival noted on January 17, 1816.
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Senate
House of
United States of America
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
H Clay
House of Representatives
Ohn Gaillard
Arrioved
James Madison
Relief Act for Henry Fanning Imprisonment
An act to discharge Henry Fanning of New York from imprisonment for debts or judgments due to the United States. Provisions preserve his estate’s liability to US debts and do not affect co-obligors. Signed by Speaker John Gaillard and President pro tempore in January 1816.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Henry Fanning
Hary Fanning
United States
Monroe partisan attacks fail to harm Crawford in 1818 clash
A national editorial critique denounces Monroe allies for attacking Crawford by linking him to federalists. It cites Crawford's France and War Secretary roles, Monroe's 1808 politics, and Virginia influence, while condemning press practices and urging accountability for public apologia and patronage.
Early 19th Century Relief Acts for Eastman and Anderson
The document records two acts: relief for Jonathan B. Eastman authorizing War Department officers to audit his accounts and settle credits, and relief for Joseph Anderson crediting 322.68 dollars toward purchase money for land in Steubenville district with eventual patent entitlement, dated January 17 and January 22, 1816, signed by James Madison and H Clay.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
War Department
Jonathan B. Eastman
Trade with New Grenada Opens Broad European Market
The Independent government of New Grenada has proposed exclusive trade with England via Jamaica. It notes two years of trading with Spanish America, despite upheaval, and argues rich potential as the population remains largely unburdened by European goods. The piece cites immense European imports and possible permanent rents, highlighting favorable returns from renewed commerce.
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Lonnon
New Grenada
England
Jamaica
Spanish America
Europe
Vaccine Establishment Report Notes Waning Vaccination Failures
From the May 25 1815 British National Vaccine Establishment report the failures of vaccination have become rare due to improved methods. Failures arose mainly from single puncture vaccination followed by vesicle opening to take lymph. In one case this led to a fatal smallpox attack.
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Landon
National Vaccine Establishment
New York Assembly Reports Bill To Stop Duelling
The legislature reported a measure requiring elected and appointed officers to solemnly swear they have not dueled since the prior act. It also repeals the April 2 1813 act titled to prevent duelling.
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State of
New-York
Linteard
Who Shall Be the Next President in Georgia Opinion
The Chronicle notes general discussion on the 1824 presidential race. Federalists abandon ground to opponents and the contest likely between two Republicans Crawford and Monroe. It suggests Crawford may not be a candidate but hopes Georgia’s wishes would be honored if offered.
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Jefferson
Monroe
Virginia
Secretary of State
Congress
Crawford
Georgia
House Bill Cuts Direct Tax in Half to Three Million
The House bill reducing the Direct Tax on the United States from six to three million and extending for one year passed the Senate with minor amendments. The Democratic Press notes Gallatin will soon depart for France as ambassador, and British Minister Ruget is expected to arrive in Washington with lodging arranged.
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House of Representatives
United States
Senate
Democratic’ Press
Gallatin
France
Ruget
Washington
Local Couple Marriages Reported in Brief Notices
Marriages recorded in recent notices include William H. Turpin to Maryann DAntignac on the 7th. John Cotton to Elizabeth Liverman wed last Sunday. James Leslie to Harriot Askey married on Wednesday evening.
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Thompson
Wiliam H. Turpin
Mary Nn Dantignac
John D’antignac
Mr Glenn
John Cotton
Elizabeth Liverman
Doct. Thompson
James Leslie
Harriot Askey
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Joseph Anderson
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