Compensation Award Enacted by Congress in 1816
Congress approves payment of 96 dollars and 42 cents plus interest from 1814 to 1815 to Joseph Wheaton under a 1816 act. Funds to be drawn from any unappropriated money in the treasury. Signed by H. Clay Speaker and John Gaillard President pro tempore, with James Madison approval.
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Cinety
Gorge Yoongs
Elies B. Caldwell
United States
Joseph Wheaton
H. Clay
House of
John Gaillard
Senate
James Madison
W. Clay
District of
Jeffersonville
House
United States of America
Congress
Waid Land ‘Office
House of Representative
John Gallard
Board For
Ouleans
Yiouisiania
United State of America
Treasury
Orleans
Louisiania
Wekern
Clay
Qheaker
House of Refireaentatives
Joan Gaillard
Prizoven
MES Madison
Enactment for the Dolph Widows Pension and War Claims
Enactment directs the secretary of the treasury to pay five hundred dollars to the widow of Lea Dolph of Saybrook Connecticut for herself and her children in compensation for Dolph’s death during a conflict with a British privateer Rover. The funds come from unappropriated treasury money.
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Charles Dolph
Senate
House
United
Saybrook
Rover
United States
Connecticut
Samuel Liverman Named Candidate in County Tax Return Election
A fragment notes Samuel Liverman announced as a candidate for county tax returns office at an upcoming election in September.
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Samuel Liverman
Remembering a Great Leader Beyond Faults and Patriotism
A fragment praising a national leader for defending rational rights and extending fame. It urges forgiveness of flaws and cherishing his genius and patriotism, asking readers to suppress harsher thoughts and honor his memory.
News From Europe and South America Adrift in August
Reports from London and Paris discuss continued peace despite war talk and trials of French conspirators. Buenos Ayres proclaims a national congress in Tucuman as republican forces gain ground in Peru. In Chile and Buenos Ayres, authorities arrest leaders and mobilize populations, including women, against royalist forces and possible Portuguese invasion.
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Buenos Ayres
National Congress
Rio de la Plata
Chile
South America
Ferdinand
Spain
Allegas
Debentures Issued on Suspended Double Day Ties
New York august 25 the collector of the port yesterday received instructions from the treasury department to issue debentures on the double day ties which had been suspended for a week past.
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York
Treasury Department
British Actions in the Mediteranean and Algiers Treaty Talks
A London Courier letter reports Lord Exmouth leading a second voyage to Algiers to press a revision of the Dey of Algiers treaty with America over prize sale. The Dey replies that the recent treaty with the United States is ended and would not budge, seeking three months to decide.
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London Courier
Lord Exmourna
Algiers
America
Lord Exmouth
Tunis
Tripoli
Savery
Coier Arrives as Irene Receives Latest News from London
The Boston Daily Advertiser reports the ship Coier arriving last evening under Capt Prince with letters to Aug 19 and London dated July 17. Cotton markets in London show improvement with export and home demand strong. Sales features include 150 pevoams, 25 9d, 50 Bahia at 23d, 150 Bowed s at 194, 100 Granada s at 21 2 1 a 23 1 2. Holland faces widespread floods with dyke breaches destroying crops. Captain Morris, former Newport commander, assigned to Congress frigate for Pacific voyage.
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Boston Daily Advertser
Co Ier
Prince
Irene
London
Holland
Mr Dallas to Leave Treasury This October
In October reports say Mr Dallas will depart the treasury and Mr Lown will succeed him in the post.
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Dallas
Treasury
Mr. Lowndes
Burke and Beauchamp and the duty of representatives
The piece argues that representatives must follow independent conscience over popular pressure. It cites Burke’s 1774 electors’ address and warns against blind obedience to mandates and the compensation bill, urging Georgia to preserve capable lawmakers and resist wealth influence in Parliament.
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Burke
England
Gentienen
Lord Beauchamp
Ireland
Chronicle
Congress
Evera
Ferty
John Forsyth
Georgia
England and Barbary War Sentiment in Turbulent Times
In this periodical fragment, reflections on stability and leadership contrast with debates on justice and humanity amid global conflicts. The article notes British and allied squadrons aiming to curb Barbary states, while reports suggest Bolivar’s army faced annihilation yet Patriots keep up preparations for renewed action.
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Barbary States
Wileydeavor
Tale Of A Traveller And The Frosty Peasant
A traveler seeks shelter on a cold night with a peasant who offers frugal fare. The traveler blows on his cold fingers to warm them and his porridge to cook it, prompting the peasant to fear a devilish power. The tale ends with the traveler cast into the frosty air as the farmer cites a curious Compense Law and its cold hot breath.
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Fox
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Oston
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Mediterranean
Morris
Newport
Pacific Ocean
Boson Centinel
Acco
South-America
Bolivar
Carraccas
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