The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-12-20
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,
v. MONDAY, DEC. 4.
NATIONAL BANKS AND INTERNAL I'M,
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Mr.. Nicholson laid on the table the follow
ing resolution which was ordered to be print
ed &c.
Resofoed, That provision be made by law
for general national establishment of Banks
Throughout the United States and that the
profits arsising from the same, together with
such surpiussey of revenue as may accrue,
be appropriated for the /" general welfare"
in the construction of ppblick roads and ca-
nails, and the establishment of -seminaries for
education throughout the United Statcs.'
VIOLATIONS OF NEUTRAL RIGHTS.
Mr.. Troup, begged leave to submit to the
consideration of the House several rcsolu-
tons which had for their object the vindica-
tion of the commercial rights Of the United
States against the belligerent nations of Eu-
rope. He submitted them at -thisNtimc with
less reluctance, because the introduction of
them was in no wise. inconsistent with the
most friendly. negotiation which might be
pending with foreign governments.
Reserving for another occasion further re-
marks, beg leave to read the resolutions to
the House.
Mr.. Troup then read the following reso-
lutions g.
Rcsolred, That it is expedicnt 10 authorize the
President by law to instruct the commanders of the
arnedvcssels of the United States, TO stop and bring
into the ports Of tic same, all ships vessels with
the cargocs, the property of the subjects OF the King
Of Great Britain, and Of the Emperour Of France,
bound to ports other than those within the domi'-
ions colonies of either
Rssotred, That it is expcdieht TO authorize by law
the detention o. ships or vessels with their cargoes
the property Of the subjects of the King of Great
Britain until the duties TO be regulated and ascertain
sd law shall be first levied and collected upon the
goods and merchandize whereof the said ships or
Vessels shall be laden, and until the said ships
scis shall have received due liccnce to depart.
Resolved That it is expedeut further TO authorise
By law the detention of all ships vessels with their
cargoess thc properly of the subjects Of the Empc
.our OF France brought within the ports of the Uaited
tlR government in relation the same
Esssf*rd, That an ad valoreln duty be
levied and collected on all goods, wares and mer-
Shasstise cf British produce or manufacture.
ResoIrsL Ihat 1t isexpedient further to authorize
ne pscsidc on payment of the duties authorised TO
seievicd ana eollecicd on the goods laden on board
vessels dc property of the subjects of tho King Of
Great D9aAs forthwith grant lccncc to such vcs
scls 10 dept and 70 procccd to the port OF original
dcstinasoh wkout fiI bier hnirance or ,nolcstaion.
The House having agreed to consider these
resolutions. On rno1on Of Mr.. Troup. they
were ordcred u lie on the tabIe,as he TIA G, /,
TO give every member the same time t. con-
/ lsidcr them, as he had himself takcn.AF
THURSDAY, DEc.7.
per. Mn Morrow, from the Committee ofPub-
the Elav -rcspecting British refugees, which
was ad0pled and referred to the Committee
Of PabltA Lands, with dl-cstiens 20 bring IN
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