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Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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On the 13th instant, a large bipartisan meeting of Albany citizens discussed the critical state of affairs. John D. P. Douw chaired, Jeremiah Lansing served as secretary, and speakers included Van Vechten and Col. Troup. Resolutions strongly disapproving of Congress and administration policies, including embargo, non-intercourse, and non-import laws, were unanimously adopted.
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A general and numerous meeting of the citizens of all parties, was held at Albany on the 13th inst. for the purpose of taking into consideration the present critical state of affairs. John D. P. Douw, Esq. was called to the chair, and Jeremiah Lansing, Esq. was appointed secretary. The business was opened by Mr. Van Vechten.-- Col. Troup also addressed the meeting, in a short, pathetic and eloquent address. A number of resolutions, occupying three columns in the Albany Gazette, were unanimously adopted. They are expressed in eloquent and strong terms of disapprobation of the measures of Congress, and the policy of the administration, including the embargo laws, Giles's supplement, the army bill, non-intercourse and non import laws, &c.
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Albany
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On The 13th Inst.
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resolutions unanimously adopted expressing strong disapprobation of congress measures and administration policy, including embargo laws, giles's supplement, army bill, non-intercourse and non-import laws.
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A general and numerous meeting of citizens of all parties held to consider the present critical state of affairs, with John D. P. Douw as chair, Jeremiah Lansing as secretary, addresses by Van Vechten and Col. Troup, and adoption of resolutions in the Albany Gazette.