The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-12-16

Tor the repeated INJURIES, AMI satisfaction for the
manifold indlgmties which have been sustained
by our country from some .ofthe parties to the
present in Europe and whereas in thu
course of these endcavors, clear and compre
hensivc view OF the proceedings. situation and
prospects OF the Uaited States, has been laid be.
fore the world: And whereas it IS just and ne
cessary in interesting and extraordinary a state
ofthings. that firm AMI determined spirit of
nion, and of confidence in the general govern
ment, should be decidedly and earnestly mani
tested: Wherefore,
Be 1T rcsoged by the senate ard house Of ~
representatives. Of the commonwealth of pennsyl
vana, That IN their opinion the president of the
United States. fully justified in resisting the
novel and dangerous doctrine, that foreign gov
ernnents have right by treaties, to which we
are not parties, or by proclamations, orders to
min'sh III any respect, or in any degree the in
tercourse of the United States, in innocent ar.
Gcies with ports of their enemies not actually
blockaded:
Resoivei, That the president of the u. States
wa fully justified in not conceGing to the gov
ernmen, of Great Britain the retalating rights of
an injured power, either in the war of that coun-
try, of 1898, or IN the present war, i'll each
OF which the present iniractions OF neutral
rights were committed by the British govern
ment -
Eesofped, That the president Of the United
States fully justified a resisting the preieu-
sions of Great britain to confscate the ships ard
cargoes Of the United States, in branches oftrste
IN which that government actually and notorious.
ly license its own merchants, and even some w.
worthy merchants ofthe u. S.
Resolved, That after such understandable and
ipadmssiDie acts OF foreign legislation, after the
Presumptuous imposition of duties on the ship
ment otnnocent articles of our own produce
from The United States in own ships to the
continent of Europe, after the insidous offering
OF re wards tn citizens for brcaNnr our In VS.
we view with satisfaction and appreciation, the
rejection oil those propositions OF the British gov
ernInent, whereby we should have been betray-
ed into the dishonorabic condition of refusing to
one beliigerent what we had held right to con-
fran 10 the ether, and Of unconst;tutionally using
foreign armed force TO compel the execution of
our own laws:
RcSoi0ed, That we respect the frmness with
which the president of the United States has re.
fused 10 sanction any sacrifice Of the personal
rights OF those who sail under flag to the rn-
nicipal doctrines Of foreign country or Il, it's IL
legitimate practice Ut impre sncnt i'll places be-
yond is jurisdiction
ReSofved, That the re-admission of British
ships OF warinto our ports before satisfaction for
the past and security against future outrages in.
juries and ndignities, aud The repeal of the pro-
yislo' OF non Intercourse with the opposite beli-
gerent were measures so much mere favorable
than justice 20 Great Britain demanded, tia, the
rejection without The compensation agreed 20
by us of the arrangement OF the l9th of April
lister; and The selection, department and lam
gusge OF his successor, deepiy impressive
circumstance, and such in the oliinion of this
legislature fully justify the president of the Uni
ted States, in the sentiments and determine, ions
which he has deemed it his dNty to adopt and
communicate TO the national Legislature
Resolved, That the legislature of Pennsylvania
foresee with serious sorrow and anxious soiici-
tude the awful lgsuc to which the circumsta nces
ofour foreign relations may ultimately lead, and
are entirely convinced of the just disposition OF
the Legislative and executive authorities OF the II
nited States, and tie Legislature of Pennsylvania
are well assured that they are agrecab!, to the
wishes and determinations of their constituents
infreely and firmly pledging itself and all the
high & important objects committed to its charie
that it will cordisliy ard enerseticaly support e
very ust and necessary measure, which nav b.
requisite to maintain the inestrnablc rights and
interests, the harmony and union of the states
and the absolute freedom and independence OF
the U 5. against all foreign interference, in.
trigues, insults ard injuries
Orac,ea, That the usual nunber of comics o
the preamble and resolutions, be printed Tor the
use ofihe members.
We are told, that the collector at New Or
leans, Cone Brown) has gone off, with about nine
~ thousand dollars Of the public money
Brown, though appointed to office by Mr. Jeher
SON. Is most violent 'sdera!is, or to speak mere
Extract eta letter from Gen. Wilkinson,
agcntiemGn in Charleston, dased .Nezy.
Orleans, .Noy. .. 1909
. CLarke's tang PROMISED book has arri-
Ved, bur t7di&ii0sitiou has Prevented mn
flernsal ofu. Ihaue 6arelv Glanced at il
and fr0miSc yoa IL shat be answered. This
avork OccnfteG seVcn Of Bui-r's co consii
Tafors mare than year, ard require four
. iH12nfhs only tn detect and erhose the her
yJh''tes, 5GlLocfes and forgerics Of This cindic
five frcfigafe band / will not leqpe a
latter TO coUer hiS deformities 6ut 7yiN oE
Ter INN 10 lhe f'~6Gc a shecfacIe Of hsrror
. and detestatton - Ho7v This man and hs od
hcrents are SINK beioqu The conkenuht of epe.
ry man Of character and honor! In The
mean time, let NOT my services, nor ne
iSood old marin, " audi uheram harfenl, %
betorSottcn. "..... City Gazette.
ROME, August 90 The Senator, Iuci.
en- Bcnaparte, has resided in his elegant
country seat called RusineIla, near Frescati.
since the beginning of the month. 1t is built
near the ruins of the ancient TusouIum.-
Ihey nave dug up out of ditch there. a
quantity OF arms, Of vases, n quantity Of
human bones, and The shaft of a statue. the
head and arms Of which have been found
at a short d.stant. thercfrnm. The shaft
bears the name Of Il consul The senator.
bncien: has been so charmed with the
things Found, that he gave so crowns TO each
workman. iheyhav since dug I'D another
which is that of matron.