Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-22

ne SUCCESSFUL issue oil WntCh QSiienu the
rights and liberties of the civilized world ~
Mr.. Livernore said as the other petit
ons were precisely similar, he moved that
their reading be dispensed with, and that
they be referred TO the committee of the
whole to whom several resolutions Oh the
subject have been referred.
The Speaker proceeding to put the oues-
tion on reference
Mr. ID X. Williams said, as he under
stood the same sentiments were repeated in
all. and as there were sentiments express.
ed IN the Brst which he could not under
stand, he called for the reading of another os
them.
Mr.. Livermore said he had no objection.
Another of the petitions was then re ad
and they were all referred, without spposi-
ton, 10 the committee to whom several re-
solutions on the same subject have been re-
ferred.
Mr.. Livermore moved that the petition
be printcd-Negatived,l IL only rising in IA
vor of it.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Mr.. Macon said already had many reso-
lutions been submitted to the consideration
OF the II use on the subject of our foreign
relations, and the embargo; some for a to-
tai and some for partial repeal of it. As
probation, and as he considered this AS one
OF the most important questions that could
come before the House, he wished TO sub
init to the House two or three propositions,
winch he wished to take a course diffsren,
from that which had been given to the O.
theirs on the same subject.
have been aitonished (ssid Mr.. NJ. to
see SO many resolutions OH the subject of the
embargo, and none conte mpating its entire
continuance. Is the American nation rea-
dy to bow the neck Are we ready to sub
NIT to be taxed by Great Britain and France
as 1t we were their colonies Where is that
spirit which for this reason separated us
from the nations OF Europe? Where is that
spirit which enforced simple resolution of
the old Congress, not then binding upon the
people, as law from heaven? l. it ex.
tnct Is it lost to this nation Has the
love OF gain superseded every other motive
IN the breasts OF Americans Shall the ma
Jority govern, or shall few wicked and
abandoned men drive this nation from the
ground 1T has taken Is it come 10 this,
that law cons,itutonally enacted, even af-
ter formal decis on in favor of its c0nst-
tutionality, Cannot be enforced Shall the
nation give way to an opposition of few,
ana those the most profligate part of the
community l think the stand we took last
year was proper one; aud l am for TAX
ing every measure for enabling the nation
to MAINTAIN 1t. Just as our measure is be-
ginning TO operate, just as provisions are
becoming scarce in the West Indies and
elsewhere, Notwithstanding the evasions Of
our law, we are called upon to repeal it.
sh 'lid not have made this motion at this
time, had it not been for the petition ut
presented. When stand here, sir, char
SSd by part of the community with being
one OF the enemies OF the people" notwith..
Standing am willing 70 commit the petit
on treatngit with thatrespect which I con-
ce've to be due from us to the prayer of any
portion Of the people, wish my sentiments
on ths subject to b, seen.
y proclamation has been issued by one of
the beiligeren;s since the passage of our
embryo law, sir. Look at II. What SAYS
u Clearance or no clearance, we will re.
ceive any neutral vessel into our ports ::
ana, IN speaking of neutrals, recoliect that
there is no nation in the civilized world that
ms CLAIM To the title, except ourselves
mas proclamation then tells cur citizens
=" t.vade the laws Of your country, and we
wiz receive and protect YOU" This is the
plain English of it,
II the mad powers of Europe had enter.
ed into compact to injure us as much as
they could they could not have taken a more
direct course to IT.. consider them both
auke, and the mea sures would take would
piece them both on the same footing. /
nave made my resolutions as general as
possible, to give all latitude to the commit
tee.
Mr.. NJ. then read the resolutions as fol-
low
ReSoiUed, That the committee appoint
ec on that part of the Presidents message
"hich relates to cur foreign relations, be
Instructed to enquire into the expediency oil
excluding by law from the ports, harbors
and waters of the U, S all armed ships and
vessels belonging to any of the belljgerent
pcwers, having IN force orders or DEGREES
violating the lawful Commerce of the u. $.
as q nation.
ReSolUeG, That the same committee he
Instruc. ed TO inquire into the expediencv oil
prohibiting by law the admission into the
ports, harbors and waters of the II. s. any
sup or vessel belonging to or Coming from
any place 10 tae possession of any of the
Dove mentioned powers and also the impor-
1@uon OF iny goods, wares and merchandise
cue growth, produce and manufacture ofthe
domInions OF any Of the said powers.
ReSofUed, That the same committee be |
instructed to enquire into the expediency off
amending the act laying an embargo and
lac several acts supplemental and addition.
al thereto.
On Inc subject of fhe FREE of 49,.