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March 7, 1809
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Reports from Washington indicate Congress has passed bills to repeal the Embargo effective March 15, 1809, and enforce Non-Intercourse, with Giles's Bill also advancing; expected Senate approval.
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Extract of a letter to a gentleman in Boston, dated Baltimore, Feb. 28:
I have only time to inform you, that this day, a number of Express arrived from Washington, informing that Congress have passed a Law to raise the Embargo on the 15th March, with a Non Intercourse. It is now before the Senate, and no doubt but they will pass it immediately.
Another letter same date, observes:
"That by an express from Washington, it is reported that Giles's Bill has passed the House, 80 voting for it. There are some amendments, and it has been returned to the Senate."
Extract of a letter to a merchant in New York, dated Washington, Feb. 27, 1809.
"The bill to repeal the Embargo, and enforce the Non Intercourse, has passed the lower House, 81 to 40. Most of the Federalists voted against it, and there is very little doubt of its passing the Senate."
Extract of a letter from a merchant in Baltimore, dated Feb. 28, to his correspondent in New York.
"An express from Washington brings the pleasing intelligence of the House of Representatives of the U. States having passed a vote to raise the Embargo 15th March. It is generally believed here the Senate will concur, as well as the President.
P. S. It is said the Senate passed the bill late last night."
Extract of a letter to a gentleman in Boston, dated Baltimore, Feb. 28:
I have only time to inform you, that this day, a number of Express arrived from Washington, informing that Congress have passed a Law to raise the Embargo on the 15th March, with a Non Intercourse. It is now before the Senate, and no doubt but they will pass it immediately.
Another letter same date, observes:
"That by an express from Washington, it is reported that Giles's Bill has passed the House, 80 voting for it. There are some amendments, and it has been returned to the Senate."
Extract of a letter to a merchant in New York, dated Washington, Feb. 27, 1809.
"The bill to repeal the Embargo, and enforce the Non Intercourse, has passed the lower House, 81 to 40. Most of the Federalists voted against it, and there is very little doubt of its passing the Senate."
Extract of a letter from a merchant in Baltimore, dated Feb. 28, to his correspondent in New York.
"An express from Washington brings the pleasing intelligence of the House of Representatives of the U. States having passed a vote to raise the Embargo 15th March. It is generally believed here the Senate will concur, as well as the President.
P. S. It is said the Senate passed the bill late last night."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Embargo Repeal
Non Intercourse
Giles Bill
Congress
House Of Representatives
What entities or persons were involved?
Giles
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
February 27 28, 1809
Key Persons
Giles
Outcome
bill to repeal the embargo and enforce non-intercourse passed the house 81 to 40; giles's bill passed the house 80 voting for it; expected to pass senate and president.
Event Details
Congress passed a law to raise the Embargo on March 15 with Non-Intercourse; bill before Senate; Giles's Bill passed House with amendments returned to Senate.