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No. 1.169.—V0L. XII.]

SUNDAY,.APRM 4, 1819

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AMERIC4N PAPAWS.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MARcu 1.

OCCUPATION OP FLORIDA.
The House on the mutton of Mr. resolved
itself into a coma ii tt ee of the whole, nn the gate
of the Union, to which was referred the Bill authorising
the President of the United States to take possession.
under the Treaty with Spain, of Etat and West Florida,
and providing for the temporary Government of the
Territory. Mr. Ilolmes moved to amend the Bill, by
inserting a provision to authorize the appointment of
Commissioners for. the adjustment of its Claims, and
of the Western Boundary. in pursuance of the stipula-
tions of the Treaty, and providing the sum of
dollars, to defray the expences of the said Commission.
Mr. PUINDIXTER thought that Congress would act
more understandingly on this subject if it waited for the
ratification of the Treaty. It was not known what the
duties of these Commissioners would be, howrextensive,
what amount of spoliations they would have to adjust,
&c. The Bill constituting the Commissioners ought to
point out the place-of their Sitting, what kind of evi-
dence they would receive, Ike. All these points could
be better settled and provided for after the Treaty was
ratified—until then the provision would be premature,
Mr. Hoses tson spoke in favour of the Resolution.
Mr. CLAY opposed it. He remarked that he might
spare himself any trouble about interest on those claims;
if the claimants should get the principal they would its
his opinion do very well, as the amount of the claims
probably exceeded the Ave millions to be paid. He said,
legislation on this subject was premature, and not justi-
fied the ruceessity of the case. There was no doubt
the Tautly would be ratified by the King of Spain unless
on this, as ma slime other subjects, he should be mad.
Apt,
however. Ferdinand might think proper so with-
holdhis assent from the Treaty, this Government
would cot esthete ridiculous fitsure if it should now po-
mmel in anticipation to execute its stipulations.
Mr. Nemesis Amendment was negatived, and thug
Bill passed, and sent to the Senate for concurrence.
A Nirtots Swanton Lost.—We learn by the bark
Ossipee, from Canhagens. that Commodore Aury's
squadron, consisting deist or seven sail, was lost in a
terrible gale at Old Providence, and that he had suc-
ceeded in saving only a few guns which he had with
him on the beach.
" The beautiful ship Albion, Captain Williams,
(one of the line of packets) will sail this morning at ten
o'clock for Liverpool. The Hon. Mr. Lowndes. of
South Carolina goes in her."—[Mr. Lowndes arrived in
town on Thursday morning.]
Nsw YORIL, Fee. to.—Tne inhabitants of the Dis-
trict and Members of Congress gave a splendid Ball, on '
Friday last at Crawford's ravern, to Mr. and Mis. Bi-
got, previous to their departure for England. After
supper the health of Mr. and Mrs. Bigot were drank
with great applause ; and, in compliment to the occa-
sion, the Band struck op the National Air of "God save
the King," which was immediately followed by "Yan-
kee Doodle"—M r. Begot returned thanks in a handsome
manner, and expressed his grateful sense of the atten-
tion which he had received since his arrival in this

daringly violated the constitution, no man .who reads
this Report will have the hardihood to deny.
" if he has written Authority to justify himself for
whit he has done, as lent now told lie boldly declares,
let/tins produce it ; the burden of guilt wilt, then be
shifted to other shoulden, as it omen to be; the affair
in that case will assume a new shape—hence is seen the
full force of the objection offered by Mr. King to this
Report's being laid before the Senate at this time, as it
will, if acted upon, compel that body to commit itself
prematurely upon a solemn question, that they stay
hereafter be called upon as a Court of Impeachment
fads
decide. Rut, this cannot affect the unprecedented fiefs
which the Committee have now published to the world,
and which can neither be altered nor treated with dis-
regard:.

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MURDEROUS
("PROW THS NATIONAL 111
Reports being in circulation
a belief that the Gentlemen wh
General A. T. Mean, in the 1111
quarrel with Mr. *Corti, lu
in uquig the affair to its us
thought proper to publish a
facts; premium, that not ens
of the deceased can more sines
those Gentlemen, the &tan
Mason to prosecute this boll
result.

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I. It is well known to a .
friend...hat he had resolved on'
in opposition mall the advice
the efforts which they made to
I. One of the two Gentbein
of Gen. Mason in the field, ha
similar tee:thins to dissuade
intended, sod with similes be
3. before a personal inter
tween Gen. !damn and hussy
positive instructions for their
the affair, was written, Tb
niceties for Mr. &Massy.
The following are Watts IS
Amebas which sa dated " 11/1'
11119:" . . .
" Gentlemen—You will promo the osehowl
inunication to Mr. John WOK* and ern hie at
that you are authorised by me la Ms.
Ms,
event of his pledging himself to flew. fhe •
the pledge, then I desire you that yo. will
,hallenge him, in my name, to fight
You are not authorised to give, a ter'
must be reduced to writing. Apes
may propose, and to any disaster!
pretended favourite distance, or to tt.
his impetuous and rash courage pew
" o any species of fire arms,
rifles. agree at once."
Other incorrect reports
the interviews and comma
speeders friends of General *pest
it is thought proper to Kate
Isl. That, on presenting thee's*
terminating the affair was roped
to fight on a barrel of powder; ow)
dirks; both which were olgeeted
with established usucles, as being
IN calculated to establish a dangerous precedent.
ittl. That a thin) mode was
written acceptance of the ehallrortt
of General Mason were bound cis accede
the positive instructions of their principal)
laws which govern the settlement of disputes
of honour.
" Gentlemen. I agree to meet
General A. T. Mason, in-morrow ,
at Montgomery Court-House. As
select the weapon with which'
to propose a musket charged w
distance of ten feet.
" Feb. 4, trig. 3.
3. That it was propowd by thefriestsk
and agreed to by the friends of Mr. Weeny.
tote a single bra for a buck-shot.
4. Thatlt was agreed by the bisuls

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country, and his sincere wishes for the happiness of the
people and the prosperity of the nation.
Mr. Begot has, by the amenity of his manners, the
respect which he is believed to have always shewn to-
Wards the Government, am/ the uniform politeness with
which he treats every body. pined a greater degree of
good will than has been experienced by any other En-
Llish Minister, with the exception, perhaps, of Mr.
rskine. He has shewn how easy it is to combine with
the most sincere attachment to his own country and its
institutions the most perfect respect for others. Mr.
Bagot is truly an Englishman. His departure will es.
cite the moat sincere regret of all who bare an oppottu=
pity of knowing him.
Frets the Banisters Republican j She gths.
SZMINOLZ WAR..-11 is stated in the Washington
City Gazette, that the Report of Mr. Lacock was not the
united sentiment of the Committee that Mr. King and
Mr. Eaton were opposed to it. The following article
from the New York Evening Post, accounts for Mr.
King.* opposition on a different prinliple, and, as we,
think more consistently with his known character.
" lisped f the Cessalittee If the Senate respecting the
Sneinek int.—This masterly Report is drawn up with
a precision and clearness that cannot be surpassed, and,
we are free to acknowledge, has not been equalled by
any production that has vet' appeared before the public
en the subject, in any form.. It presents two features,
which only came first to sight in the course of the ez.
alumnus of some of General lackson'sotficers before

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as o'clock on Saturday , . , ...a. .
ground, the distance mea. i lr
state, that all =poets te. , "- - •
vestment of eit= • .• 4
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ground. - / falwo—that the • •
nate meeting tech place at the opiate& ifillie, NA ~' •'
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that the affair, although fatally, waa kompuebty tens ..,.. '
=lusted. No man over 'slaked lases tagsWt cepa. ' . .-. ,i • ,
near and self-possession than did Uomeal Moms ma
this melanchoti cannon.
It is due to the friends of Mr. Warty, Wit/
not aware of this publication, to state, that
deportment throughout the whole busii:ess was per- • • :
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featly correct. ..
!,t his been reported that General Mason was ' ... I
struck by three bells. At the request of his friends,
the executors of General Mason consented to an en.! ' , ‘
amination of the body, and after a minute dissection
it was clearly assertained that but one ball had en-
tered the deceased.
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A Berlin article informs us that the Bank his
been declared an establishment independent of the
Government. It is hoped that it will recommeue
' its itiaopaata and put a check to the ouvalive wary
1 efibtAliri. Its shares are nearly at per, Ake,*
1 ' $ per cent. intent at. The snag whi&
411.111 ' the hands of this Bank previous to
1108, to have amounted to 130,000,0*0t
ellgitest, _ 1 bat it hart then the illtprldepal
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'ft - greater part ef its capita=
widen Pfunii. on brflitlacexj _ _

Committee of the Simsate• apd which 1 venture to postpone the inessiset tsettl
, ellOhitalhe steinden eglegiejie aktelies efensertiron-Auttrilset oe the g
n that will call lee slererailteti atZlll6llliispprolia- sated exceeded feet.
►of every Ante:lean who lever+ his country, and has It now only resisias to s
Is t regard for its laws and cepetitution. Th a t Gene- wetting the indigents. an
Jackson has openly trampled upon the laws. and -en the green& are entirely
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that you will intuttuty retiger to he • for ever struck off the list of Adv.-. , : ., ,.
to kb& a duel with toe. eines, mid to perpetual exclusioie A-um all public . •
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about tbitty of der. Members. The new, Dr. Laura.' .:
:Littman specting to Ow Choir. Alkc so &Pat repeat. the larded ;
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telligetss te*. in which be sommented on the ad.
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;.... ' kbepierareew the mind and morals of men. aid Mb. ~, .. „:. 't, . I
:ellenertia? two loodes of eluded with a wish that she Society might continue to
wad by Mr. M'CIoHY-71, improve, and maltase the promise to which it had given
r; and idly, to fight with. rite. The Rev. Richard Odell, Vice President elect. on
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cud to, as not accorai mos/0k bin drank, returned thanks. and with A
leg withom swum" *See fef ef Santiago, cogency of argument, and
Weems Ptcoodent• beauty of eteel illustration, combated the preveihng . . .. ..,
in the following opinion of the incompatibility of usereasibe envy!
retiPtipp:eiwhich the seconds meats, with beware and philosophical must*. and paid.
dt* secede to, both from some with compliments to Air. ooisoot-
ir principal, and from the
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set and fight your Mend, last year. Tito following health* were drink
Mil evening. Are o'clock. the aftemnon. Mr. Askew one ottiligmembara if site • i
• As I am at liberty to Society r Sir W.Beltas abd she ; the.llosliep et ..,,et
feander GI the Institution, whose health he " •
the propels the establishment had mail ' • 1
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