Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-12-08

aud without possibility ofthwartng, nisht
perhaps aid any project the government
might adopt. AS 20 the second resolution
that he considered Important in anoJher
point of view, a tending u encourage A.
merican manufactures. If there be any
manufacture which require great precision
of science and experimental skill, any one
which embraces more of the profund aud
elevated principles of science and requ res
more dexterity in practical execution than
any other, it is the constructing o. ships.
With these ideas, which Mr.. Dana said
were not applicable to rhe merits OF che pro-
position, but to the question of reference,
he should vote for referring tnem. lie WAS
extremely glad the motions had been
brought forward, and particularly that
they had been introduced by gentleman
so we'll qualified to sustain them, by ms
character and talents
The motion for referring M. Macon's pro-
positions was CARR ID.
AMERICAN SEAMEN.
MIR. Dana said it would be recollected that
at he last session he had proposed a resoluti:
ON for the benefit of the seamen OF the u
States, which had been referred 10 a select
committee, and bill that effect had been
reported But rs tn. time to winch Congress
had thought proper to limit its session did not
admit Of full discussion, he had not thotighr
proper to press its Considerations. 1t appear
ed To him that the PROPOSITION had some con-
gentleman from N. Carolina Nr. Macon) and
also with the subject, recommended by the
President, of guarding against abuses of the
American nag by cN.luyive prostitu ions off
fla vessel of he Jnited States was to De con
si'ered e floating colony he did not
wish it TO be a colony OF foreigne.s.
The following Is lue resolution sub utted by
Mr. Dana:
Resolved, That for the benefit of seanen
of the United States It is proper &c make
provision, that registered ships or vessels,
after time TO be lInited by l4w. Shall not
continue to enjoy the benefits or privileges
appertaining TO ships or vessels, of the u.
nlted STATES, unless a cert ,in proportion OF
the mariners on board the sane shall be
citizens Of the United st, tes.
This motion was also referred to The
Committee Of C3nm rec & Manu- ACQUIRES,
who were instructed TO repor, by bill or
bills or otherw'se on I'll taree propositions
PRESiDE& rs MESSAGE.
Ga motion OF Mr. Eppes III House re-
solved Use into a committee Of the whole
on the sta c of the unlon, M. Macon IN
the c lr.
Mr. Eppes offered eight resolutions, which
being agreed to by the comm ttee were re-
ported to the T. use, and agreed to, as fol-
lows:
!. Resolved, That 50 much of the mes.
sage OF the President of the U3ited Safes
as respect the relations Of the United St.tes
with reign nations, D. referred e. select
Committee.
[fhe following gentlemen compose this
committee; Messrs Macon, Findiey, J. G.
JAcksoN, NJ s ley, Taylor, Won Chamber
In, FISK, M'Kee and Gsnnet.
Resolved, Thar 50 much Of al mes
sage OF TIE President of tne United st ties
IS relates to penalties iuycluntarity incur.
red by the infraction of the law prohibiting
commercial Intercourse w;th Great Brl~
tam a1d France aud their dependencies,
ana ior other purposes, be referrei 10 ne
committee OF Commerce and Manufac.
lures
3. Resolved, That 81 much of the mes
sage Of the President of the Unhed Sta IS
as relayes TO abuses If the flag of the u
nted States by cojlu,iye prostitu;ions there.
OF, be referred to the Committee of Com
merce AMI NJ nuflctures.
:. Resolved, That 50 mgch OF the mes
sage of the President OF IN United States
az relates to the naval eslgoi.sAment of the
United States, be referred 20 select com
unittee.
{ The following gentlemen compo'e this
committee Va ssrs. B4Sset, Quincy, Joan
Brown, Sawyer, Milnor, Crs,, ] Cham-
berlin.
S. Resolved, Ina. so much of the mes.
sage of the Presidsn. of the United States
as relates 10 the military Establishment OF
the United States, be referred TO select
committee.
The following geatIement compose this
committee Messrs. NJ son, Dtw on, L.
Moore, Champion, Cox, VI 'er, Wheaton. ]
6. Resolved, Fiat s. much nj the mes
sage Of the President Of ne United S.a.es
as relates 70 the orr n cation of the NH TIA
OF the United States, b. referred TO a select
committee.
CThe following gentlemen compose this
committee; Mea.r5 r4ll.n ldge, Clay, Bot
Ter, Rea Of (Psu.) Wcak!ey, Hale, Tur-
ner.
z. Resolved That 50 much Of the mes
sage Of the President Of the Unuei States
as relates to tie finances of the UHled
States be referred TO the Comm zee OF Ways
and Means.
8. Resolved, That 50 much e The mes
sage ot ne Pres dent Of the Unied S.a rs
as relates tothe f,rr ficatlp1s Of the p,rts
and bar5ors Of the Cnted states be refer-
red 20 "A seleCt committee.