France and United States relations amid naval tensions
The excerpt reports on Franco American negotiations before a commercial treaty, noting jostled diplomacy around January 12, 14, and February dates. It mentions Jort Barlow and the American envoy, Danish privateers capturing American commodores Bainbridge and Baron, and a Royal Navy encounter with French frigates under Sir George Collier near Plymouth and Seychelle waters.
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Journal de Paris
Cartel
Morlaix
Jort Barlow
France
United States
Napoleon
Baron
Bainbridge
Sweden
Plymouth
England
Sur
Viillante
George Collier
Crocker
Leforeythe
Lefe
Seyttle
Collier
Whitbread on America and conciliation in Parliament
The Norfolk Ledger reports Mr. Whitbread criticizing the address on American affairs. He denounces ministers for insincerity and predicts war with America or a French alliance, noting refusals to provide papers and unresolved differences after the Chesapeake affair.
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Norfolk Ledger
America
Whitbread
France
England
Snchin
Chesapeake
Congress
Policy toward America and the risk of war
The Chancellor defended a temperate and dignified policy toward America aimed at avoiding war. He argued that a clash would harm both nations, that American wealth benefits Britain, and that revocation of decrees as claimed by America was doubtful, urging adherence to traditional maritime rights.
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Excheque
America
England
Mr. Whitbread
Man
Berlin
Milan
France
Fac
Britain
Great Britain
France and Russia Compare Conscription Decrees
French papers publish a decree from Bonaparte's Conservative Senate calling out 120 000 conscripts of 1812. A Russian proclamation urged 190 000 men to reinforce his armies. The timing and numbers coincide, suggesting a linked mobilization.
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France
Russia
Bonasparte
Leagues of Emperors and Peace Talks Draw Inaccurate Tales
Brief items report rival leaders' levies level, rumor of a Russian Turkish peace treaty, and a failed ratification by the Porte. Bonaparte prepares in Poland while Danztic magazines mark a potential Northern station.
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Poland
Russia
Dantzic
Georgia Citizens Endorse New Taxes in Congress
The Chronicle notes the House opposition to new taxes has collapsed and the Ways and Means committee measures are approved. It celebrates Georgia representatives for mature, zealous action to preserve national rights and honor, urging Congress to protect the republic from local or personal threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Committee of Ways & Means
Georgia
Congress
Republic
Senate Rejects Funding for Frigates and Sea Board
The Senate refused to authorize building additional frigates and cut the appropriation for repassing vessels to 300000 dollars and for sea board protection to 500000 dollars, with the House of Representatives concurring.
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Senate
Our Sea Board
House of Representatives
Military Appointments in Georgia Army of 1812
A letter from a member of Congress dated March 6 1812 lists new Georgia army appointments including Gen P Jack Lieut Col Mosman Major Wm Jones and David Twiggs Capt Beverly Turpin Henry Slaughter Hughes Walton and Obadiah Crawford Lieutenants in the cavalry second line artillery and infantry units the note accompanies a discussion of war tax proposals from the Ways and Means committee.
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Georgia
P. Jack
Mosman
Houston
Wm. Jones
David Twiggs
Beverly Turpin
Henry Slaughter
Hughes Walton
Obadiah Crawford
the Sun
Second Lin Artillery
Con Pressy
Committee of Ways and Means
Political Intrigue and War Prospects in Early Debate
A fragmented excerpt shows debate on peace or war decisions and fiscal policy. It notes the stamp tax limited to banks and city property, warns against political intrigue within the legislature, and suggests Mrs Madison as future president. It discusses potential treaties with France, Orders in Council from England, and uncertainties about outcomes of municipal regulations in French dominions.
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Madison
England
For Sale by John Man in Augusta
Just Received and For Sale by John Man at his store on Broad Street South side upper end a quantity of New Orleans sugars green coffee Ruffia and Swedes iron suitable for axes and wagon tyres steel spike rods nails finishing and floor brads iron castings including pots ovens spiders skillets teapots fire dogs wagon boxes etc large assortment of cotton cards number 9 and 10 a wide range of mens womens youths and childrens shoes mens and boys boots also some hard ware and piece goods all to be sold low for cash or credit as the seller plans a short stay in Augusta in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Man
Broad Street
Orleans Sugars. Co
Augusta
Warning Against Trade for Note of Hand in Clarke County
Henry Briggs for warns all against trading for a note of hand given to James Legon Clarke County Georgia payable December 20 for four thousand pounds of seed cotton and ten bushels of corn at 1 am. Note was seen during the life of two Negroes who were later removed from possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trae ‘Ding
James Legon
Clarke
Notice to file claims in estate of Joan Catistr deceased
All persons with claims against Joan Catistr deceased must present accounts for probate within the statutory period. Creditors are urged to immediate payment to Lindsey Coleman and John Scott as executors.
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Court of Ordinary
Richmond County
Javec
Ohni Savage
Saici Dees Elizabeth Savage
X. D. Savage
X’r
Joan Catistr
Lindsey Coleman
John Scott
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