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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1806
Page
2
Solon denounces profligate debt policy praising Hamiltons view while urging voters to spurn self serving candidates. He criticizes elections tactics and warns against favoring popularity over true interests.
The document records a 1806 act providing 2400 dollars for immediate relief of Hamet Caramalli, ex-bathan of Tripoli, plus multiple sections detailing continuing Barbary powers protection, navy appropriations for 1806, and funds for completing the Capitol south wing. It notes the president’s direction and several commemorated approvals by Jefferson, Macon, and Smith.
The text states fifty thousand dollars for ordnance and three thousand five hundred dollars for completing the marine barracks in Washington with ensurement of payment from treasury funds not otherwise appropriated. Approved by Jefferson in 1806.
A letter from a respectable Hamburg house, received yesterday, transmits an article said to be communicated by the French minister. It outlines expected continental changes and is reported to reflect official views from Paris.
The text outlines a proposed new constitutional framework dividing German lands Bavaria Wirtemburg Baden and other districts into a federative body under French protection. It proposes Switzerland’s division with portions to Baden Italy and France, excludes Denmark and Sweden from German deliberations, and speculates on Prussia and Austria as independent powers. It also suggests the Emperor resign as head of the German Empire but remains ruler in his own realms.
The text states Hamburg, Fay, Hofsein, Bremen and Lubeck form a federative state under France with the Emperor to rule and the Franks to inhabit. The Diet of the Empire is to be abolished and Saxony is omitted. Changes to occur immediately as the army returns to Paris for upcoming grand festivals.
An August 28 report details the loss of the Rose in Bloom off Barnegat during a fierce Sunday storm. Of 48 aboard, 21 perished. survivors were rescued by the brig Swift of St Johns and brought to port. Passengers and crew listed include General Macpherson, Mrs Booth and others, with relief by the Irish captain Paeton of the Swrer.
Raleigh dated report notes John Page esq former Virginia governor appointed commissioner of loans replacing Meriwether Jones deceased. Unclear if Page accepted. Also listing appointments of doctors Hosack M Nevin and Pascarus as physicians and surgeons for the Almshouse Jail and Bridewell.
An account details a man aiding the ill and exhausted, sharing his blanket and clothes, and arranging to move the injured to New York. He and others provided shelter and comfort, then transferred survivors by boat, with casualties described amid chaotic escape attempts. The text notes Dutch privateers and mentions Jan Hend. Co. Hernexer as commercial agent.
The Baltimore Telegraphe notes rumors of peace between France and England spread from Coffe House and public spots. Reports cite letters from New York and a vessel near the Hook bringing word of an accord, with a packet arriving in St Kitts confirming peace news.
The Olive Branch reports Captain Peas arrived in the Lady Washington with news of a peace between Great Britain and France. Intelligence came from Barbadoes where a frigate left England on July 14 to relay the accord, prompting rejoicings at St Kitts. Letters aboard hinted at further notices for Mercantile houses and Canadian contacts, though some accounts are unverified.
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