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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06

al 10 have been entirely ignorant ofthcni
he wax indeed an honest mao, SO far "A
his own fscuniary emolument was con
Cerned; yet nc was by nc means unwil.
ling to wink at the most barefaced d,lapi.
daions, when committed by men ready
To abct him in those schemes which were
ever attended with nothing but disappoint.
ment. nothing but misfortune, nothing
but The meet signal public disgrace-He
had doubtless, said to himself, as Fabri-
cius, who refused the money of the Sam.
nites--"I like better to command those
who have gold, than to be possessed oft
myself" But that Roman would never
have thought of purchasing par,izans with
the geld of the state.
II must be observed that these com.
plants bear more Of the marks of those
accusations usually brought forward by
members OF the opposition who wish to
distinguish themselves, or TO thrust them
selves into the places Of ministers. Here
Is the chancellor ofihe exchequer him
sell, who reveals the abuses, and ayows the
critical situation of affairs. 1t is after pro-
biDg the wound, that he publicly declares
the danger. After such avowsls il i'll he.
comes the friends of the late mnistry To
defend their system and still vaunt their
rigid probly. Even the acquit,ul of Lord
Melville wauld not regain them the los,
oplrion OF he public, upon this score.
WHAT'S most curious in the Morning
Cronlcle thu 24th May, is formal con.
tradic'ion of the rumour which had been
spread the day before, of an accommodate.
OH between Prussia and England, of the
dismissal ofcount Haugwitz, &c. SC. II is
not known upon what authority this absurd
report had been spread: il may, however,
serve 10 shew that this war is viewed
with an i'll eye at London, and that the
capture OF . few Prus.ian vessels is very
far from campsnsating the trading in,e.
rest OF England for the immediate shut.
ting ofall the ports of Prussia. This con.
sideration had led the public 10 suppose
that the English ministry would defer hos.
tiliues as long as possible. But, the hciph,
which the dispute is now come 10, il i.
no longer possible 10 believe that Prussia
VIII find more honor S,d advantage in
spsring England, than in preserving
the faithful friendship of France.
By decree passed at Sain, Cloud, the
2e,h uis. 1906, III. M. has bcen gracious.
~ pleased to appoin, cap ain Julien. Marie
Cosmao hetJulien, rear admiral. This
Is the celebrated navigator CT the Pacific
ocean
An imperial decree, issued at The place
oil oaTnt Cloud On the 29,h May, 1906, or.
ders the establishment, at Rouep, If a
school destined for the teaching the AT Of
anatomical preparations, modelled in wax,
Tor every branch Of anatomy.
Another decree, of the same da.e, con.
tans regulations for the fishery Of Tunney
carried on by The inhabitants of the CT
dsvan, Liguria.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06

a wag passing by retailers shop, aad
seeing him measuring out Molasses, call
ed out 10 him. Sir, you have svees ru,,
of business
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06

A Panorama of the battle of Trafalgar is now
exhisiting IN London, the painting of which CO.
vsrs ten thousand square feet Of canvas.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06

IL is impossible 10 conceive of a .itua.
ton, in which man Can be placed, more
exalted than that ola legislator. To him
Is cofded the important duty of making
laws by which the people are 10 be go,
verned. With him is entrusted such
power that the citizens Will be made hap
Py by his wisdom, and patriotism, or mis-
cradle by his ignorance, ambition or sell
hshness. How desirable it is, then, that
our rulers should be patriotic and wise
that they should be patriotic in the Ut
most extent OF the word--,hat their pa.
'rio"sm should not be made up entirely
oil professions but of a desire and deter
raination TO pursue such measures as IRE
necessary as are just--as would pro.
mo'e the interest of the whole, however
adverse they may be TO their own, or the
interest Of a few.
Pol. Observ-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06
MUNICH. Nav Ia.

The public papers announce that III,
SWISS troops aie going to be engaged i,
the service uf Bavaria.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06
CUSTOM HOUSE--RIcHN~, ~.
ENTERED.

Scar Three Friends, Fisher, Philadelph;a.
amicus, Jackson. New York.
S"r,I 1enny, Collins Ps'ersbug.
en- ,io'ne'' hassan, City Point
oioop Liberty, Busby, do.
Sch'r John, BusseI, No,GIL
Doiph'n. jacobs, Philadelphia
Sloop Be'sey, Huntington, Cry poinl.
Astrea, Pryor, New York.
CLEARED.
c"P Ater'ck, lie Cost, London
oiCoP oaiiy' Williams, NV York.
Sch'r Willing Maid, AshIy, Plymouth.
0iooP Sune', S6edcn, New York.
Caty Maria, Storer, Go.
Seh'r Samuel, Lord, do.
Weymouth, Weymouth, do. 49,
SlooP Th'ee Sisters, HARRIET, PbiIadelph;s.
AsIrea, Pryor, New Y.,,k.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06
q London prin. Of ,hs ls,b e Ma, ,axer,i.

"A London print of ,shs ls,b &c Nay, ADVERT.
ses 10, -'s tse secsnd edition of he pamphlet O..
,sihaiy printed in tkis Country. entitled. p" An
examination OF the British dosalins which sub
|fas 10 capture a neutral trade NOT opcn in time
OF peace The saa,e print adver,ises an an.
swer 70 under The 'Itc OF {" Eeligersnt Rights
asserted and vinIica,ed agains, neutral ensrosrh
menss."-Eat. Luet
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06
RICHMOND PRICE cURREwr

The friend. Of public virtue mug, be
pleased with the indirect tribute of respeSl
paid to the President of the u. Safes.
1t is conceded that he stands unr;.,. He'd
among his Republican friends. This !,
concession that was not made publicly
at the time of his election as President.
nor is it IN consent with the maov invec.
tives with which the pubic prints have
abound.d.-We sly nut this to preyen,
reconciliation, or To remind us of iniuries.
but TO assure We Republicans tina, the on.
poaers oil yir. Jefferson, when they re.
nect CARLY, and think independently of
partY|men, will discover that they have
su1tred political prejntlices to hide prea,
l virtues OF character, ard that while thew
have INDUCED fondness for measures,
they have no, done justice 10 men. A
man IN MIR JeffersoD's situation, whom
all the angry passions have assailed in
VAIN, must be possessed Of uncommon
Claims on pubic favor. Wrath is cruel
and anger outrageous, but who can stand
before epsyf What evils have been found
IN our Country, which we ere told would
happcn! Has not our country escaped
the contentious Of Europe! Has not It's
Ioiernal Tranquility been uninterrup,ed
Has no, the accession of The new territory
oeeu as peaceful as mas possible Has
not pacific policy succeeded in every
step! Are the apprehcns6ns of war In
cteaslng,! Is he public confidence de-
c'easlhgi Have any escisements 10 dis.
contents been waning! and have they
produced any complaints upon calm en-
i qniry, which could be justified? Are not
all things within The power Of the govern.
ment kindly administered! Have not our
naval Preparations given us peace with
the powers saainst which they were pro.
vidcd Was our national Union ever more
happy Sal. Reg.
We hear that William Pinckney, E,a
to the Office OF Minister Ex,raordipary
has added o his mission, ,bs Office of
Minister Resident at The Court Of Ion
don, IN the room of Nh. Monroe, who,
we understand will return home.
1t vas known some time Since, tina, IL
was MIR Monroe's intention 10 retnrn 40
America, and it is believed, that he wouId
have returned ere this, had he not auxi.
ously desired to bring about that accom-
mediation OF differences between the two
na''ons, which had every appearance of a
speedy and honorable termination, previ
70 The late proceedings of Congress. !,
is now very certain that the difficulties
have not decreased. And the dispatches
received here indicate some difficulty in
bringing about an adjustment.
/ Wash. Fed.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06
NAPLES, May 10.


The following DEGREES were posted up
TO day.
Joseph Napoleon king of Naples and
Sicily have dscrsed and do decree what
fUllowsi
Art. !. Are appointed councillors of
sac. the prlsce of Bisignano, our minis.
Ter OF finances; the duke di Campo, Chi.
gro, our minister of The treasury thu
prince OF Carosa, member of the CONFER.
Sa'Te tribunal of The nobility; Mr.. Ca.
pus Latro, archbishop of Tarsntum The
duke OF Caifano, our minister of eccIesi-
asllcal affairs; Mr.. Michel Angelo Cipn-
Guilt. our minister Of Justice the Che.
Waller Nicolas Codronchi gen. Matthew
Dumas our minister of war; Mr.. Paul
rerii Pissani, our cabinet secretary: MIR.
dominique Martucci president Of the tri-
ounal OF commerce; MIR. Andre Francois
Mot, osr minister Of The interior baron
Antoine NoIli; Nicolas Carienan, duke of
Nivol, member ofthe senate; Mr. Joseph
GarlsI The commander Piguateli, our
minister OF the marine count Gerard Of
fsl'oastro; the advocate Francois Ricciar-
d.; CbrIs'ophe Ssl;cetti, our minister Of
geoeral police; The prince Debtfce.
III. The professor Tito Manzei i. an !.
pointed secretary general of The council
Of state.
III The advocate Joseph Galanti ia ap-
pointed librarian Of the council of state.
oiGned, JosEpu NAPOLEON.
We, Joseph Napoleon, king of Naples
ard Sicily, have decrsed aud do decree
what follows -
Art. I. 4 he duke Of San, Theodore is
appointed giaGd mas;er Of the ceremo.
mes.
III Are appointed our chsmberlains--
the prince d'Angri---'he prince Of Csla.
bte,o--lhe duke Of Cauzano-the prince
OF Communicable prince of Cersce-
the duke OF NJ aiy zzi-Nths duke &c Mont.
cleone---tbe prizes IF Monte hJileto--the
duke ct Nsja Caia'sa--lhe prince Pigna-
teili--the duke Of kisrlo Sloiza--s coun,
de 10 Rocca.
Signrd. J sErH NAPOLEON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06

own industry. The key of Iii, striking Contrast
exists in the theory OF the two governments, is
me Inference between rcpublieanism aud monaf
ehy. ina republic correctly constituted. ali tie
"auonai intlitu,ions either leave the frni,s bf
personal industry untouched. or tend 10 uit,ise
them among The great body of the society: tie
interests OF the few are made subservsut to those
Oh the many under monarchy individu
al wealth and power arc studiously accumuIa,ed.
and as studou,ly preserved in the hands of a
few, to whose cnjoymenss The whole sccisty is
made tributary. Nat. Istei.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06

In recent d'hate in the British Parliamcn, IL
IS stated as rat That ga ship from Africa to
Carolina bu1-d ll5 slaves, and yet the voyage
was proh'ssle " mind of corre2 principles
viii feel ri less at whick TO be most shecks ed.
ahe svatice or ,he inhumanity OF this iniou;,ou.
traits.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06

OF the many--whi.e under monarchy iud;v;d,
al wealth and power arc studiously accumulated,
and as studiously preserved in the hands of a
few, to whose cnjoymen,s The whole secisty is
made tributary. War. Iatei.
Ma. THOMAS HOPES FIRST ISsFa,.
BIT
was given on the evening OF the kings birth
day. at her house in Duchess Sc. Portland
place The party exceeded 1900 fashions b!es,
including their royal high,,esses the prince of
Wales, dukes of Cumberland, Cambridge and
gloucester. Thirteen state apartments were
thrown open on this occasion. namely-lst, the
anti room, fitted up a Ia Srec5pc ID, the b.ack
velvet, or king Henry the SINS rocm-3d, The
blue or EuuscsR room. the walls and ceiling of
TINS apartment being composed of blue ground,
and furnished with crimson sa,in-4th, th.
star-foom, which is fitted up TO resemble the
starry prospect in the celestial regisns-5th, the
ottoman room, or boudoir; the ceiling of this
room is strid costume. as representing the avn.
ing over Turkish pent--6h the dining room,
ta'nished FEGyptferne, the chairs. tables, side
boards ind pedestals, all being composed of the
most besu;ifu' mahogany, inaid with ebony (; IN
tins room are the finest mahogany antique can.
deabfss in the known world 7,h, ,h. drawing.
room, composed Of bronze and gold fus al !.
lures, magnificent mirrors of vast magnitude.
N~hiSihOSo, uiilodS, anu Two real gold chan le-
iiers. or Giecian lamps. richly chased--s h. ,lie
statue gallery, illuminated by an immense number
OF silver lamps with paent busnefs--eth. the
n,etnie gallery illuminated in The same .tye-ihs
ION, llth, - b and 18Th were tile wing rooms !.
30 ca ca from their Occupying tho angles of the
5uidinS-these we've all in the GreC ian st1le
The company began 10 arrive at IL O'clock
About cns, what was called Sandwich supper
was set ont in different rooms. The supper
IN iset CONSISTED of every deIicacy, VIZ the ii
nest tiands and the rarest wines, which ype,e
served IN profu=idn On this occasion were die
played several very large gold cups. resembling
vases. There were many ether articles OF gold
plate dhplayed, particularly several gold candle
sticks with branched ligh,s. In the hall '. ere
stationed l2 servants la i.h s,arc liyeries. aud
the same number of attendants out Of livery /,
ned the great stair case, about l2 o'cl, ok she
celebrated band of jlziionese ,nissi,ei: arrived
from Nir. Angerstsin's house in Pail Mxu. where
a gESnd entertaining emf WAS given by thar cxn ls
maa TO the princess of Waes--M Many OF lie dis
unsnished fashionab.es caR,s frona thence >, a
late hour IL was mol until o'cuek N the morn.
ing that the party bsole up.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06

:. The drawing viii take place in December
IN this CRY: and the prize, paid sixty days after
its completion.
Richmond Angus, I, 1906 w2m
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-08-06

Tickets may be had of the members of the COM
mitfse. al the treasury ,fiice. tho bank, Samuel
Peasants book store. and q, the sfiee of the En-
Qulrer.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-03-04
COURT OF VICE .4D11IR.ALT Y.
nassau Feb /. 1900.
Before his honor Hen y Moreton Dyer, Els
sole huge and Coass,sssry.
y. w, WELLS. mnster.

Bsfore his honor Hen y Moreton Dyer, ESQ.
sole huge and Coasssssry.
D. w. WELLS. master.
| This vessel went tom Baltimore to
Trinidad III Cuba, under the charter par
~ for the voyage our and home, and fur.
nished with special ilccnce from the
ChevaiIer de Yrujo, His Catholic Aiaics,
ty's Ambassador 10 the United States of
America; landed her cargo at Trinidad
and received on board another cargo
which was stated proceeded from cargoes
of English ships, captured by Spanish
priyateers, aud carried into Trinidad, The
same was shipped by a MIR. Child, and
accompanied by his affidavit, DECLARING
the property III the same 10 be "a rho.
mas Tenant, OF Baltimore, merchant, for
whom the same was now claimed.
His honor the Judge having heard AID.
yocstes & Pro6iofs on both sides thereon.
and proof read, admitted the Claim, bnt
direeted further proof 10 be made within
three months; as well with respect to the
outward cargo, and why the charter par,y
(tbe breadh OF which would subject the
party to penalty Of dolls. 5000 mad been
broken by the master; & also in such fur.
Their proof TO shew, i'll what manner and
with what hands the property in the pre-.
sent cargo had been acquired.
JUNO, PACKARD. master.
His honor the Judge having heard Ad-
yocates and Proctors on both. sides, the
documents produced IN further proof, "a
turlher proof cases) having beepread, sd
mitted the documents so exhibited, but
the same being insufficient, Tor the Cour,
10 ground lis decision. His honor direc.
ted that further proof 10. made within
months, with respect 70 the us,are OF
.he trade OF ueuirsls 10 the I>.and Of Gu.
bs.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-03-04
NEW-YUkk February 20

lie Ciiio'' oafiaer.-It appears ihat OF
Iuesday evening a supper vas gwen :,
d. de's Ho,ei, BY way If ce!eb,atsng the
4" nnion Of homes, men," Lest the reader be
al a loss 10 comprehend the sutj=ct il is
necessary TO safe that, Gas extraordinary
as II may seem) the Clinionians and the
burrites have al length agreed To entoInb
their aa,mositiss, and 20 renew the at
tachment, harmony and friendly inter.
Course of former days. Aud truly, ,h,s
business furnishes most singular and
ludicrous pGraphrase on Burr's celeb. al
cd coast. Until this moment, We believe
the most learned political common alots
have not been aoie to discover The true
redainS at The seri.
/ For che amusement of our readers, we
have selected The following toasis whic h
were gwen OH the OCCASION:
S. Aaron BUR-, iaie Vice-Prss1den,
of the Unl ed D atcs--disni6ed ia the
char; promLtn the cabinst; gallant in
the heid-May his country duly appreci-
ate his taien , and his services.
q. May he spirit OF Cancellation, so
happily manifested on. this occasion, con-
tinue to progress until the Recollection of
the late Misunderstanding in the Re-
publican family shall be for ever obi era
ted.
z. II union in hrircltie, ard union of
hsnest men. @
10. The return of Apring and the break
my OF the ice, when the streams of re.
publican energy viii unite and iuy IN
one vas, torrent, too powerful 10 be rssis.
ted, too pure 10 BIZ polluted.
To- May the harmony and ordiality Of
this evening be disseminated among the
republicans throughout the state & Prove
The basis OF sincere and lasting friend.
ship.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-03-04
Tuesday february 25.

The House resumed the consideration
oil The oil 20 prohib:, commerciRl inter,
course with Certain parts Of the island OF
81. Domingo.
MIR N.cholson's motion to require
sure,ies, after considerable debate, was
disagreed 10,
A deba'e then cnsued on the passage
~ the Dill Mcssrs. Nicholson, J. Clay,
Eppes, Early, and SaiiIe supported, and
Ms"srs. j G. Smith, Quincy, Dana, Ely
-and Crown'nshleid opposed ii.
Waent The question was taken by yeas
ard Gays, and the bill passcd-Yeas 90
NAYS 90.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-03-04

MIL. Randolph, after some prciim-
inarY ,cn.i ks, offered the following re-
solutions, which were referred TO u
committee of The whole House on Tues
day week.
Whereas i, Is provided by the sixth
ssctlon OF the Is, article Of the conatiiu
ton OF the Uni:ed States, that no person
holding aa, Office under the United
States, shall b. a member Of either house
OF Congress during his continuance in
otfics Therefore.
/. Resolved, That contractor under
the government CT tic United states, is
an officer within the putvi aud meaning
OF the constitution, and as such, is inca
pahle ot holding . seat IN this house:
2. Resolved, TIA, The UNION of a plu.
rahiy OF "ffices in The person ola single
/ iIdividusl, but more especially OF the mai
Itary with the civil au hority, is repug.
nant to The spirit Of The constitution d
he United 5 es, and tends 10 the in.
Producing f an arbitrary government
Rcaoived, That provision ough, t
be made by law, 10 render any officer
IN The army or navy of the United States
capable OF holding any civil Office un
de- chs United States.
The House, having considered the bill
TO amend the Library aGi, ordered il tc
third reading tomorrow.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-03-04
(Mak. InfeL)

60RRfSM--Yesterday communicate.
on o. appeared in the Citizen signed " A
FRIEND to Col. Burr," informing the pub
TIC mat the writer had had considerabI,.
opportunity OF knowing the sentiments Of
h's party throughout the state, and TIE
measures adopted by them at the seat os
government, and that he was % cn,;r.I-
convinced that the differences which have
uuting iour years aBitsted the republican
parry ~ 'his state have received an emiea-
ele termination in re union Of III. to-.
DIVISIONS designated in newspaper lam
gnags by Tie terms Of CGnion;a,, a.
1arT''e'" This agrees with whs, We hs.s
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-01-18
FRoM THE BALANCE.

The whole existence of the little insect
called the EPhemera is said to'be but six
hours. In that short space of time, il per-
forms and finishes Its allotted business of
life ; and leaves the stage of action to
be occupied by succeeding generations.
Let soeptical pride, contemplate this IN
sect, and sink into its own nothingness.
Vain glorious man, who scotch at divine
revelation, and denieth and deridess the
Immortality, which the gospel has bros
10 light. What art thou but an ephemeia
If this life limits the human existence, and
is an eternal sleep all the generations OF
men, as well philosophers and sages, as
the most ignorant of the vulgar, are placed
On the same scale with insects, and must
say to the worm. I" Thou art ourbrother."
The usual duration Of the existence of man
upon earth is Indeed considerably longer
than that Of an ephemera. The naughty
creature, man, measures his existence by
years !; and his life sometimes, though Se.
nv seldom, is spun ont to three score years
and ten.
But what is a year? 1t is little frag.
ment of time, that is ever on the wing ; lt
slips away impercep;ibly, and when it is
gone, il appears like a dream. The COM
.meptenent ct the year, that is now closing
seems Ike yes.erdav.--' We spend our
days like a tale that is told" Oae year
follows aaoiher, in impercepiible success.
ion, ill the curtain drops and the drama ct
lite is closed. The longevity Of a man OK
.faur or Ave score years isa theme Of ad-
mlra:ian ; yet e,er4his LIE though compar-
a,ively.long, Is j: a yaPpr. Wnenhe looks
back TO the sceues of early childhood, the
progress of hi. life, during the. intervening
space Of time, seems like the flight. OF aa
Eagle 10 the air, and ieavs no track behind.
10 short e-ery attempt 70 destroyer weak
en- car expectations of an immortal exls-
tenre, pos op.y ,ends generally TO tenora
t;2= mankind, and rob the eoodo 81 their
dssres, kupes an.l comforts BUT to sink
human oatufe nearly DOVE 20 a level wits
bfu.ts and lusGcss. l..
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gsn, MacIav, Mitchill, Moore, Smith Of
Md, Smith OF N. Y. Smith Of Ohio, Smith
Of Zen. Smith of VI. Sumter, Tracy,
1urner, White, Worthington, & Wright.
NAYS; Messrs.A Adams, Pickering, and
Plumer.
COMMITTEE-Messr. Smith OF
Nd. Mitchell, Anderson, Logan, Tracy,
Adams, and BALDWIN. q
.A)memorlal was pr~esentedfrom the mer.
chants of Philadelphia, commenting in
strong terms on the injusilee of the late
British orders, and representing the various
outrages committed on the American
trade.
Referred TO Messrs. Anderson, S.
Smith, Baldwin, Mitchill, Logan. Tracy,
and Adams.
On motion Of Dr.. Logan the Senate re-
sumed the considtl aticn of his@motion tor
leave to bring in a bill to prohibit the COM
mercial intercourse betweenthe II. States
and the French island of St. Domingo.
The question was taken by Yeas.& Nays.
without debate-Yeas 21-Nays I, as fol.
low:
YEAs-Messrs. Adair, Anderson
Baldwin, Bradley, Condis. Fenuer, Gil.
man, Rowland, Kitehrl, Logan, Maclav;
Moore, Smith of nd. Smith of NJ \,
Smith of Ohio, Smith of Ten. Smith OF
W. Sumter, Turner, Worshington, and
Wright.
NAYS-Messrs. Adams, Hillhouse,
Mi.chill, Pickering, Plumer, Tracy, aud
White.
When Dr.. Logan offered the bill, which
was read twice.
II prohibits the allowance of clearances
from the time when due information shah
be received at the several custom houses of
the passage of the act until the end of the
next session of congress-.