Embargo Act and Related US Measures Reported
Reports from New York and Philadelphia through Liverpool describe Congress actions during the embargo including prohibitions on export of specie and goods with penalties of 1000 dollars and vessel forfeiture. The letters note government concerns, petitions, and naval enforcement powers, with updates on foreign relations and recent parliamentary discussions.
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New York
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Congress
Ph. Lates
Me’ Fitter
Chevalier D'Oois
Gem Mathews
Col. Smyth
Commodore Campbell
Amelia Island
St. Augwine
Jackvon
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
United States
United State
Committee of Foreign Relands
Whiske House
Ux Parcicuidr
Wheaton
Berg
Mercantie Invertiser
W.hington
Barlow
Paris
Franta
James P. Morier
Kingston
Jamaica
la Vera Cruz
Towaggn Massachusets
Price of Evatiya state May 29 8 per Cent
The document lists prices for various government and corporate securities including Do. Deb 5 per Cent, Do. Loan 4 per Cent, Royal Canada Stock, City Bonds 6 per Cent, and government securities with rates from 1 to 6 percent. It notes Grand Canal stock and Treasury Bills at specific percentages and references a May 29 price slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Bracks
Grand Canal Stuch
Do. Boan
Dublin
Sakers Onlt
Rama
Clare
Cork
Droghed
Dundalk
Annis
Galway
Rinaale
Limerick
Newry
Ross
Sligo
Waterford
Wesford
Wicklow
Debates Over Paris Decrees and Orders in Council
Parliament debated the French Decree of April 1811 and its impact on the Berlin Milan Decrees and the Orders in Council. Lord Castlereagh and Mr Brougham pressed for clarification and potential publication to avert legal disputes, while questions on costs for Army and Navy clothing were discussed and a committee of supply established.
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Roar
Broughath
Ca Assrak
America
Castum Desert
Banrra
Brovenam
Mantin
Lord Castlereaghs
Registrar of the Admiralty
Exchequer Remembrancer
Castlereaau
Perceval
Aspival
French Decrees Contravene British Orders in Council
A French royal decree from May 8 1812 declares the Berlin and Milan decrees as never having taken place for American vessels. It also outlines measures to stabilize grain commerce, prohibit speculative profits, and ensure public markets sell grain at controlled prices to prevent artificial scarcity and protect citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Milan
Napoleon
Count Daru
Fragmented Notices From a Troubled Port and Allied Actions
Fragmented OCR text references Brest tied to naval operations, detachments to Killaloe, and communications from Lisbon. It notes French fleet maneuvers near Toulon, British square rule actions off Mahon, and weather affecting patrols. Also mentions Lord Mayor bread relief, marriages, births, and deaths including Major General Mackinnon and Mr. Wen Whitestone.
Printed for the Proprietor Y Wm Hodges 15 Parliament Street
Classified note printed for the proprietor at 15 Parliament Street detailing the advertisement placement and issuer by Y William Hodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
Parliament Street
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South America
Windsor Castle
Captain Button
Fulmageh
Surinam
Londo
Chic Wese
General Post Office
Falmouth
Sutton
Mare Tingue
Curacoa
la Guira
Caraccas
Lia Guira
Tortuga
House OF Cdommo
Fruday
Ax Toon Ss
France
Europe
Americas
América
Bard
Brougham
Bertin
Majsty
O Jeclinn
Pradee
Baougu
Palace di St. Couns
Arnte
Naporconi
Italy
Palace of St. Cloud
N. de ‘Courcey
Lisbon
Jaen
Killaloe
Bustapeene
AgaHee
Berwick
Toyton
Toulag
Goyer
Edward Petléw
Pbot Mahon
Dittany
Toulon
Mr. Rosborough
Titness Wood
Popham
Bath
Mackinnon
Ciudad Rodrigo
Usington-fourte
Lincolnshire
Countess of
Lindsey
Wen. Whitestone
Grabion-Street
Mise Wilkinson
Nicholas Wilkine Son
Clonmel
Glebe
Monaghan
Montgomery
R. Montgomery
Edinburgh
Yoh Clerk
Eldin
Lord Rodney
West Indies
de Grasse
Bangor
wi‘Connell
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