Notable 1808 US House Session Provisions Cited by Jefferson
The document notes restrictions on extending credit for certain wares and merchandise and prohibits possession of non cleared items by specified parties. Signed by Speaker J R B VARNUM and Vice President GEO. CLINTON with President Jefferson’s approval on March 10 1808.
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J. RB. Varnum
House of Representatives
Geo. Clinton
United States
Senate
Jefferson
American and British talks on the Chesapeake dispute continue
The Boston London dispatches report Mr. Canning's June speech in Parliament about American affairs. The debate centers on reparation for the Chesapeake incident and the potential impact of American negotiations with France. A New York summary notes Neutral policy aims and defends not tying replies to contingencies, while embargo effects and trade disruptions in Europe are detailed.
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House OF Commons
Canning
America
House
Widehet
Congress
Mir. Rofe
France
Amierican
Mr. Rose
A&t
Washington City
Axzgo
England
Atlantic
Mr. Canning
Britain
Mopkins
Washington
London
Hopkins
Oporie
New-York
Holland
Minerva
Jenkins
Downs
Rotterdam
Council
Europe
Prince
Salem
Ife
Persian Gulf
Isle of France
Persia
India
City
Gasette
Election News and Pursuit Report in Virginia Ledger
Virginia notices report early August election results for governor and legislators with General Scott tipped to win by a large majority. A Pittsylvania County reward is offered for Gardiner Mays, an alleged murderer, with details of his appearance and clothing. A novel deafness experiment is described showing an elderly man learning speech by vibrating a harp instrument with a cord and later with sticks to perceive sound.
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Pate
National Legislaures
Scott
Juftice
Gardiner Mays
Pittsylvania
Robert Wynn
Mays
William H. Cabell
Commonwealth of Virginia
Gardiner
William Yancey
Gardiner Meys
U. States
Ieeo
Acknowledgment of Rights Surrender and British Naval Power
The quotation frames a warning that surrendering rights would fix British naval supremacy. It portrays the price as the immovable anchor of Great Britain's power, underscoring concerns over concessions affecting global balance.
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Great Britain
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