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Mr.. Rondolhh erquircd whether it was in
order To put q question on these words, as
they Expressed M definite meaning, con-
tanning OF theuiseives no specific proposition
to which response of .dye or No could oe
made -.
The Speaker declared that it was in or
der.
Mr.. Randolph appealed from this decisi-
OH, and called for the Yeas and Nays on the
appeal: alleging, as reason for making it,
ded except where the sense naturally divided
it, and the words and France" taken Sc
parately, containing no proposition which
could either be affirmed or denied.
Much desultory debate took place ON the
appeal from the Speakers decision when
Mr.. GhoSon appealed srom the decision
OF the Speaker permitting the appeal by Mr..
Randolph alter a question had been taken
ION the hrs; clause of the resolution) under
the. decisio:i appealed from.
fhe question was then taken on the mo-
ton of Mr.. Gholson, viz ''Is the decision of
the Speaker permitting All APPEAL correct -
lie was determined in the negative, ayes is
and. thus tie question of order was deci-
dch.
J The quetion was then taken On the Sc
/ cond clauseol the resolutions, and CARRIED
one hundrM and thirteen to TWO. Nays
-Messrs. GARDENER and Foge.
The question was then taken on the whole
resolution a reported by the committee, and
CARRIED ore hundred and eighteen TO TWO
'Nays-MesS's. GARDENER and Hoge. -
| And the House adjourned about O.,
clock.
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HOUSE or REPRESEwThTIVEs
MONDAY, December IL.
MOTION
FOR Publishing coNFIDEN7IAL PAPERs
Aftnr III 20 Errnncn &c ro...o ,,n.;.;onr md

FOR PUBLISHING CoEFIDEN7IAL PAPERS.
After the reference of some petitions and
resolutions OF a private nature
Mr.. RaHdoihh observed, that it was not
without some embarrassment that he rose to
submit motion 90 the House, not because
he conceived that there was any thing inn
proper III the motion itself-lar Otherwise
but because lie was no, perfectly sure whe-
Their, previous to making it he ought not to
request the galleries Of the House to be clear
ed. But inasiuuch as the motion itself could
convey nothing to the spectator in the gal
ieries which would be improper to be dis
closed, and il would be competent for the
chair to decide whether the discussion Of
any should arise) ought to be carried on with
closed doors or not, perhaps it would be bet
ter in the first instance to submit the motion
with the doors open, because he knew what
sensations the closing the doors cf the House
frequently excited. The public had alrca-
dy seen, by the supplemental journal of pro-
ceedings with closed doors, the fate OF several
motions made in order to give pHblicity to Sc
yeral communications from our ministers At
broad. They had also seen, he presumed,
because he had seen in the public newspa-
per, letter purportIng to be written by a
member Of This House. (Mr Sawyer) con
tainisg what vas stated TO be disclosure of
those dispatches in SUBSTANCE 1t could MOI
be forgiven tllat during fhe discussion Of
PROFESSIONS tcgiVe publicity to those commu
nieatiops, gentlemen, one in particular from
IHass. had conceived that nothing could
be more unhappy than L give substantially
1ieir contents snat IL would be Infinitely
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Of Portugal by the French army.-The want
OF provisions being one ground alledged for
their late convention for that purpose.
The French West-lndia islands too, have
fell the pressure with great severity. They
are at this moment in a state of blockade
There were probably two objects in this
blockade-The one to reduce the French Is
lands for want of provisions--The other, TO
seize upon our merchant ships, which il was
presumed would hasten thither Immediately
upon raising the embargo. And it appear
ed extremely well timed to effect that object,
1T Congress upon their first meeting, had
been weak or pusillanimous enough to have
raised it. The loss of those Islands, would
be severely felt by the French Emperor. and
would probably produce some regret OH his
part, in having contributed to drive the u
nited States to the extremity of the embar-
golaws.
But, sir, gentlemen are very much alarm
ell at an expression in a late French expose
They have made some general illusions to
it, but in so vague manner, as not to be
understood with precision. AS am always
fond OF correct statement of facts, will
read the expression probably alluded to-
The Americans, people who involve their
fortunes, their prosperity, and almost their
existence in commerce, have given an ex-
ample ola great and courageous sacrifice
They have suspended by general embargo
all commerce and all navigation, rather than
shamefully submit to that tribute, which the
English impose on the navigation of all ma
,tions."-I cannot conceive the Importance at
tached to this expression, or the view with
which it was introduced. tits to be remark.
ed that this is the character given to this
measure throughout all Europe, and by none
more loudly and decisively, than by the .jc-
derai .fmerican merchants now in Great
Britain.
fMr. Giles Speech to be continued
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IN c n ~ A y. n
DECEMBER IL.

Mr.. GILES, from the committee appoint
ed On the 18th November, on that part Of
the message of the President of the United
States which relates to the embargo laws,
and the measures necessary to enforce the
observance thereof made further report
in part, of the following bill, " To authorize
and require the President of the United
States to arm, man, and H. our for immediate
service al fhc hu6Ac shii,s IF war, vessels
and gan 6oats Of the U. s."
- Ben enacted 6y fhe Senate end House
Of Representatives. Of tie United States Of
-fmericd IN Congress assembled, That the
President be, ard he is hereby authorised and
required to cause 20 be fitted ont, officered
manned and employed, as soon as may be, all
the frigates and other armed vessels of the.
United States. including gun-boats and 70
cause the frisates and armed vessels, so soon
as they can be prepared for actual service
respectively, to be stationed at such ports
and places on the sea coast as he may deem
Giost eXVedient, or to Cruize on any part of
the coast of the United States or territories
thereof.
.4ad belt further enacted, That for the
purpose of carrying the foregoing provision
into immediate effect, the President of the
Upited States be, and Is hereby authorised
and required in addition to the number of
petty officers, able seamen, ordinary seamen,
and boys, at present authorised by law, to APP
point and cause to be ged and employed
as soon as may be midshipmen,.
corporals of marines, able seamen,
ordinary seamen and boys, which
shall be engaged to serve for period not ex-
ccediag years, but the President may
discharge the same sooner, if in his judg-
ment their service may be dispensed with
And to satisfy the necessary expenditures to
be incurred therein, a sum not exceeding
dollars be, and the same is hereby APP
proprated and shall be paid out of any mo-
mics in the treasury not otherwise appropri-
ated."
The bill for extending the terms of credit
on revenue bonds in certain cases and for o.
ther purposes, was read the second time and
ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
Mr.. BRADLEY gave notice that he should
on Thursday next ask leave to bring in bill
in addition to the act, entitled. % An act for
the more efiectual preservation of peace in
the ports and harbors of the United States
and in the waters under their Jurisdiction"
The bill making furthe appropriation for
the public buildings in the city of Washing
ton, was considered without any definitive
order being taken thereon.
TUESDAY, December g..
The bill to authorize and require the, Pre-
sident of the u. s. to arm, man and fit out
for immediate service all the public ships
Of war, vessels and gun boats of the u. S
was read the second time and ordered to be
engrossed for a third reading.
After consideration, the bill making fur
Their provision for enforcing the embargo
was recommitted to the original committee
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EXTRACTS FROM THE JoURNALoF THE
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
SATURDAY, Dec. Il

SATURDAY, Dec. 10.
ne resolutions (Which ,al on the iable)
as reported from The committee OF Propo-
sitions and Grievances, were taken up and
read.
The question being put upon agreeing to
the 4 S. resolution, it passed i'll the affirmative.
a niotion was made, to amend HE second
resolution by striking out at the end OF it,
the words - is rea,onab. e." and inserting
in lieu of them, the words a" be rejected
and INC question being put on the proposed
amendment, 1t passed in the affirmative.
The question being then put on the resolu
tion IS amended, it was agreed to by the
house.
The third resolution was amended and a
greed to o. course.
Crdered, That bill be brought in pursu-
a.j to the first resolution and that the com
mittee of Propositions and Grievances do
prepare and bring in the same
Crdcrsd, That the committee Of Pri-
vileges and Elections. be discharged from
the further consideration of the petition of
John Jones of Warwick county, complain.
ing OF the undue election and return of Dix
on Brown. one OF lie delegates returned to
serve in this present Gene al Assembly from
the said county OF WarwicA, aud that the
SAID Jonn Jones have leave 10 Withdraw his
petition.
MONDAY, Dec. 10.
On motion, Ordered. That the 23th
rule OF this House be ior the present sus-
pended, and that Messrs Otey. Murdlugh,
Egmon, Scmple, Writ, Wooding, Leitwich
and WOodson, be added to the committee
appointed to examine into the state OF the
Armory making the number of said com
mittee consist of ri members.
a petition was presented and read from
Robert Burnett, who was some time since
sheriff Of Pendcton county, praying the pas
sage Of law which may make some provi-
sions Tor enabling MIN to collect certain ar
reargages due 10 him in said county.
Also petition OF Daniel Rowell Of Wood
county, PRAYING the remission Of fire in
Rictedon him by sentence Of the district
Court Of Morgan town:
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private interests, nor The menaces OF war, have
impaired, in feeling or in action, her obedience to
the constitution and laws her pride OF ciarac-
ter or her hg1ed faith to the government OF the
union. An example SO honorable and so con.pi-
cuous. cannot fail to be beneficial Extending
beyond>the limits OF Pennsylvania; it will ant
mate and confirm the virtue Of iier sister states
And. for my own part, feel the highest graft
hcation that among the latest acts Of a pro;r,c-
ted public life, after lapse of more than thirty
years. and in seasons Of extreme difficulty and
danger, can again unite with my count,ymeu
in the mutual pledge of our lives, our fortunes,
and our sacred honor" to support the decars-
ton---' that these United States are, and of
right ought to be, free and ind pea!ent". Nae. Int
The latest letters from Liverpool state the
price of apiand cotton at three shiilngs and six
pence sterling, which is rs cents pouid....I6.
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WASHINGTON, December IA.

WAsHINGroN, December Il.
We have received London prints to the
18th of October inclusive. Although they
do not furnish intelligence, in'addition to that
already given, of any great consequence,
the following articles, which we have select,
ed, are by no means devoid of interest. The
article, III particular, which intimates re-
taxation of the orders in Council, which we
take from the Morning Chronicle, if correct,
would open wide field for speculation and
would seem to shew, either that the British
Cabinet are opening the way to the eventful
direliction of a system, which a hard neces-
ty may compel them to abandon or, that
they have thrown oct this appearance of a
disposition to yield to the just claims of neu-
trails, to paradise the measures expected
from our government. This last conjecture
acquires some weight from the season when
this relaxation is alledged TO have been made,
which just allowed it time, on common cal
culation, to reach this country on tine open
ing OF the session of Congress. But it is un-
necessary further to 81 eculate on what may
not have occurred. When substantiated, it
will be time enough to analse It's character,
and to decide whether it evinces most friend
ship OF treachery-....Nat. Int.
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.


Yesterday the Electors of resident and
Vice President assembled ia the sever !
States, and gave in their votes, which will
be sealedup and transmitted by special mes
sengers to the seat OF government. There is
not the smallest doubt but Mr.. MADISON
had a majority of the votes for The First
Office.
We hear that Messrs. Charles c. Pinck-
ney and RUFUS King were voted for by our
state Electors. Thus forever putting AZ rest
the hue anu cry about southern influence !
The Essex Junto are artful i'll all their pro-
ceedings. They are not inclined to become
responsible for the doings OF the electors 4;
the most prominent characters were omit
ed. Excepting the late Governor, and the
late Chief Justice, there is scarcely one a
mong thent that stands in public opinion a.
Dove medIocrity....Eo Chron.
We received last night a letter from a
member of the South Carolina legislature,
which advises IL that the republican mem
b Is had met and unanimously resolved to
support Mr. Madison for president, and,
v: il some disscntients, MIR. Clinton for
ticepI sident. In the whole body, COM
posed # bout $50 members there are not
- iele al, S.. ..Eat Incl
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The Legislature of New Hampshire re-
main firm in their devotons for the Repubii-
can cause, as appears from the following con-
else extract from thei' reply TO the patriot
ic speech OF the patriotic Governor Langdon,
which was carried by 95 ayes to 68 noes
The senate is composed of republican and
federal members. The government of this
state therefore is Republican, in all its de
partments, and we believe it will continue
so.....Bais. Even. Post.
In reviewing the measures of the natl
onal administration, we remain satisfied that
they are the result of wise deliberations
The embargo laws especially we consider as
a wise eXpedieht, which has saved the coun-
try immense property and thousands of citi-
zens.'
The answer of the senate is still more en-
phatic; they say 1--WE cannot bat think
the finger of Heaven pointed out the embar-
so as the only measure Congress could de-
wise, which would Comport with the honor,
safety and independence of our country
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On the Sd inst arrived at this place VIM. Wells,
Esq. Indian Agent at Fort Wayne, with seven
Indian Chiefs and two women. Among whom are
the celebrated Little Turtle. Miami Chief. and
the great MDbock, Pauta watamy chief, on u
friendly visit to the President of the u States
H.
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Letters have, we understand, been receive.
from MIR. Pinkney to the 10th of October. The.
are said to contain nothing Of Importance.
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LoNnoN. Oct. Il.


To some merchants Of the first responsibility,
connected particularly with the trade to Spain s.
Portugal, who had yesterday an interview with
Lord Bathurst upon commercial business, the fol-
lowing important communication was made,
namely" that all articles, the growth, produce
or manufacture of such countries and their colo
mics are in Amity with Great Britain, may be-
imported either in u; sh ships or in SHIPS belong
ing to those countries, and exported either di-
rectly to countries in amity with us, or through
the medium of free ports, without payment ofthc
duty imposed 5y the Order in Council Act This
order is to be ret ospcctve, far extends t.
the time at which the countries alluded to have
been declared in state Of ar ty." lbs expect
ed that the substance of this communication,
which is regarded by the mercantile world IS
completely official, will appear in tue Gazette on
Saturday.
Upon question being put to Lord Bathurst,
whether ST. Domingo WIS to be included in this
order, the Noble Lord declined To- give any dcci-
sive answer. Then it seems St. Douino IS nor
regarded by ministers state in amity with us.
AT least they do Not wish 1t 10 be understood chat
1t has been Recognised - such by government -
This was clearly implied in the tone and terms
in which Lord Bathurst trestea the question
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FOR VICE-PRESIDENT.

In'Naw- York, for President. Mr.. Madison Is,
Mr., Clinton s for Vice President, MIR. Clinton
is. Mr.. Madison 5; Mr.. Monroe 5.
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TUESDAY, Dec. 10.

TUESDAY,, Dec. IL.
On motion of Mr.. Thomas, ResoEUed, that
committee be appointed to enquire into
the expediency of dividing the Indiana ter
ritory The resolution of the House of Re
representatives. of the Indiana territory on
this subject was referred to the same com
mttee
A bill from the Senate for the relief of A. ].
Viellard, was twice read and referred to
committee of the whole
On motion of Mr. dLexander, committee
was appointed to enquire whether any, and
if any, what amendments were necessary in
the laws directing IN what manner the Judi
cial acts OF one state shall be proven in ano-
Their state, &c.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
The report of the committee OH our TO
reign relations still under consideration
MIR. GGraeHiey occupied the floor, in con-
tinuaation of his observations of yesterday,
for four hours.
MIR. Findiey spoke for about twenty mi
nutes in reply.
The first resolution, contained in the 70.
lowing words, was divided, so as to take the
question FIRST OF the part in Uahc.
RESOLVED, That The United States can
not, without a sacrifice offheir rights, no.
nor and inGehendence, submit 10 the late
edicfs Of Great Brifain--and France.
The question was then taken ON the first
clause OF the resolution, and CARRIED, one
hundred and fgveaty-oae to TWO. Nays
Messrs. Gardenier and Hoge.
The question being about to be put on the
remaining part of the resolution, viz. On the
words " ind ErQnce''--
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v,ded her votes for Picsdeit and Vice Press
I dent. This will bot elevate hes III the eslceu
of her sister states. In such crisis, and
such an occasion, the minority 81 dld ba yield
ed TO the majority, and the lit,c prejudice. 81.
person ur place been sacrificed prIa- lie. w
therefore, regret this result. VIII however
not be unacc InPanied with good. Ii VII, prov,
that the friends Of the We Pfcs.d mt nave cor
tinued to urge his prctensious 10 tho Presidency,
and that ali their efforts have only insured INN
six votes out of nineteen in his own state, and
not a solitary vote out o: MS state. Il W ,tew
that his support, comparea witu :Lst gwen t.
Mr. Madison, stands IN the relation - ag Z, or.
hundred and twenty !iIec. Fol no dJaD5 .e-
mans of the final result. 1t is certain that The
votes for President will stand as follows -
For Madison, 1913
Pinkney, ~
Clinton,
In our last we mentioned the convocation Of
the Legislature of Pennsylvania at Lancaster.
We have since received several letters Fl ON that
place. The representation they contain is uni
form Wing principles there carry every ching
before them and the whole republican pha-
lanX is devoted to the measures of the admins
traton, read, to stake the last lie, if necessary,
in their defence Glorious example Ere, ION
or death has ever been your mAtto. lliustr-
Gus state You have not only declared your
self independent but by your virtues aad Ia.
Tents have actually made yourself 50 and, TN.
like degenerate sister, you are Flttc.Il iur the
rich blessings with which DenlfCenL Proyi-
dence rewards you.
Governor NrKean has made his vlledictory
speech A more finished performance has rtre-
y been offered to the public We say not1ng
Of it's local illusions but on national topics 1t is
animated in every line, with the fire o. seventy
six
" And should we, after all, be compelled to
surrender the blessings and the hope o. peace,
we have certainly the consolation 10 see It de-
monstrated to the world, that neither the gll IT
aggression nor the folly Of ambition, can be fair
ly imputed to the measures of our government
Impartial, respectful and concliatory towards
other nations, the federal administration, with
becoming fitmness and dignity, has sought
i'll rctdr1i atonement for acknowledged injuries,
and security for unquestionabie rights"
After defending the policy OF the embargo, he
adds
"Upon full view Of the national situation,
its present conSeniences aud its probable conse-
quences, the patriotic disposition which has
been manifested by our immediate constituents,
- entitled to universal respect aud applause; 1t
it IS true, that sy mp,0ms OF disaHcction to the
mon, Of opposition to The laws and of luminosity TO
the chosen rulers Of the people, have else wbere
appeared, Pennsylvania, We know, direc,ins her
energies to other objects has born. the suspen-
soa ofher commerce without mnrmur or com
plaiut. Neither the restraints Of the embargo,
nor the ieuds ofparty, nog the aliursrsents Of
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NETWORK, June 3.

The ship Liverpool Packet, capt. Parsons
whose arrival below we noticed IN ,cster
days Mercantile Advertiser, left Liverpool
Oh the Z7th OF April We have received BY
her q file Of Liverpool papers to that date,
London papers to the 18th, Lloyd's Lists *
Ftices Current TO the Odd.
Mir Rose, in the StatIra frigate, reached
Ly'nington in 81 days from the u. states, {,
aril"cd IA Loaucn on ,'e morning OF the Esd
OF Apvii.
On the day captain Parsons sailed, it was
reported that the Usage was de'amed in
France under the Milan decree, which sub
Jects 70 seizure ali heIuai yesSe s who may
oave t@ca spokcn on their passage ~ Bri-
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REPUBLIcANSl LOOK oUTi!
BOSTON, June 4,
FROM ALBANY, May %, 1903.

FROM ALBANY, May %, 1908.
Our democrats elected, are Clirtonians
and as they will decree, that the Electors
shall be chosen by the Legislature, only such
men viii be appointed, as are pledged to vote
for GEORGE CLINTON, as President: &
JAMES MONROE, as Vice President unless
indeed an understanding, which is talked o.
takes place with the FeGeralists in the Ojher
States; in which case, different arrange
ment will be made. In any event, am con
fdent, MADISON will not have vote IN
.Neso- York. TO me it appears certain, that
it the Federaiists unite land adopt mag
naniomous polcy--:hey will have a COM
handing influence in e!ecting the next Pre-
sident and Vice-President Of the United
States. God grant they may be wise, and
united and that some friend to Impartial
justice towards ali nations, and free trade
with al the world, may be elected. We
nave chosen eight stanch Fedelsts for the
18th Congress, in the present we have only
tws'"
R7at. C-xf cC.dcroi friat