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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1816
Page
7
The passage laments presidential power over Congress and challenges Monroe supporters to prove James Monroe ever joined the Federalists as he did with them in 1800 and was voted for by that party in Virginia against Madison. It argues the president’s influence has always favored the executive branch.
A dated Knox County Tennessee letter declares Lt Crawford as “my man” and states he is the choice of every virtuous thinking Republican of Tennessee. The letter presents strong partisan support for Crawford from the sender toward a congressman recipient.
A March 16, 1816 caucus of Republican Members of Congress in Washington City approves a resolution to nominate James Monroe for President and Daniel Tompkins for Vice President for a four year term starting March 4. The meeting notes voting tallies for candidates including James Madison, and records the chairman and secretary to publish the proceedings in the National Intelligencer.
A Georgia editor denounces journal attacks on Mr Crawford and argues the Republican choice should unite the states. The piece recalls Virginia’s influence, Monroe and Crawford, and urges Georgian support for Crawford as the safest path for the nation’s republican interests.
A garbled excerpt questions duty to citizens and the role of a governor in serving the people. The text hints at a strong, yet unclear, public demand for leadership and elevated office.
Tohe Bilitor appeals to the General Government over unpaid veterans and suspected paymaster malfeasance. The letter cites long-delayed pay for Regulars and Militia, soldiers discharged after the war who sold their notes at heavy discounts, and questions about a District Pay Master's handling of funds and alleged profiteering. The author seeks official action to prevent further governmentward corruption and asks for exoneration if misinformation exists.
Deed dated 11th inst lists Samuel White aged 24 suffering a severe parasy attack. On the 24th his mother Mrs Marsha Whise aged 5 years also noted in the record.
On the ensuing Sabbath Christ's Pree Church near Sevanpeh road above A Busty will be dissegted to it by the Rev. James Holcombe.
Will attend at Globe Tavern in Cort Montgomery’s Winteret on Thursday the 4th and at City Fite in Capt Brown’s Busviet on Friday the 5th of April for the purpose of receiving tax notices. All persons with notices are to attend.
A note advertises quality flour suitable for mills and Muscateli raisins offered by D. & A. J. Ralston near the market. It mentions a quantity of 50 boxes and a March 29 date.
On the first Tuesday in May next at the Market-house in Augusia the usual hour will be altered to sell two enslaved people to satisfy an execution from the 62nd Circuit Court of the District of Georgia in the case Willisns Dixon & Co versus adtin As & admi re Thomas Simath. Also a tract of land in Clarke County lying on Crail erect with one thousand acres more or less. Levied as property of Michael A Gatwein with an exemption for the Sixteenth City of the United States for a district of Georgia in favor of Hedeyed Condititions cash Purchasere i pe tilede.
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