Supreme Court bail motion in Botfaian case and pending opinions
The Supreme Court discussed bail for prisoners in the Botfaian matter and considered whether affidavits about documents are admissible. Hollman Swart and Merlts counsel argued one more day of confinement. judges noted difficulty with Wilkinson affidavit and sought precedents before third reading on December 31.
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Merlts
Ballmat
Swartwout
Wikinson
Este Gs
Roney
Martin
Expedition from Natches Aids Capture Of Rebels 1807
Col Ferdinand L Claiborne writes from Natchitoches on January 20 1807 detailing an expedition with about five hundred fifty men from local counties. They encountered a rebel force led by a party near Puce. major Shields sent orders, the rebels surrendered to civil authorities. The setback came as deserters and thieves plague the frontier and commerce suffers amid two rival territories.
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Ferdinand L. Claiborne
Natches
Srhy
Sndeferfon
Bure
Miajor Shields
Burr
Bayou Piérrey
Arches
Tey
Col
Claires
Sheey
Cole's
Furrenler
Durty
Shields
Polmexter
Trigh
Witt
A&f
Baltimara
Gentievaun
Thowas
Republic of Hayti
Scomain
Christophe
Hayth
Wauce
Pichon
Port-au-Prince
Pyraude Christophe
Manita
Ehime
Caene
Jeonary
Jacmel
Christophé
Pighen
Jacob
Senate Debate On Trade Drawback Proposals
February session of the Senate discussed a measure to limit drawbacks on duties for goods exported from the United States. Dr Lee and other senators voiced concern over European warfare depredations harming US commerce and national character. A committee was proposed to study the propriety of restricting drawback provisions, with further debate and amendments noted as the 1797 discussion continued.
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United States
Lee
Bellige Ascot
Europe
Debate on Habeas Corpus and Slave Importation in Early Congress
The House debated a resolution by Mr. Broom to extend writs of Habeas Corpus and eyed restraint on slave imports. Senate messages urged amendments to a bill prohibiting slave importation, with ongoing Conference and committee actions as Burr Wilkinson tensions and military notices unfold along the Mississippi.
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Petruary
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U. S
District of Columbia
House
Broom
U S
Matheus Corpum
Thesdays
Gray
Morrow
Obio
Daniel Cotton
J. Clay
Sopma
Mint
Afr
Farnum
Tootine
Me. Lornet
U. States
Quine
Jackson
Site
Gregg
R. Grege
Potlpone
Telegraphing notes from Hampton Roads aboard Thatcher
The schooner Thatcher, Hawes master, bound for Baltimore, arrived in Hampton Roads after a 20 day voyage from New Orleans. Lieutenant Lockhart oversees General Adair of Kentucky and Mr. Ogien. Reports say General Adair was captured around January 15 near the river and horse camps on Pee-de, with about 7,000 men. Details from New Orleans mention Burr's location uncertain. The US brig Providence passed the Belle lining on the 21st with coop for New Orleans.
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Hampton Roads
Baltimore
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Hawes
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Lockhert
Adair
Kentucky
Ogien
Sh.neon
Delena
Thatcher
Orleans
Burr
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Heth
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Géorgia
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Barr
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United States Army
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Athens
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