Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-11-17
BALTIMORE, Nov. 8.
Maryland Legislature.
House OF DELEGATES.
(Mr. AIcher's Resolutions. J

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House OF DELEGATES.
(Mr. .Archer's Resolutions.)
Whereas the present relations of the u
States of America, with the beligerenr
powers of Europe, give us but little room
to hope that they will speedily abandon
those unlawful measures of retaliation up..
on each other and of violent AMI indefensi-
bic aggression, and encroich. nent on the
rights Of neutral states. which they have
adopted so inimical to the laws of nations
and the free navigation of the seas and our
couotryy free, hourishing and independent,
and resting, as the basis of its existence,
npon the industry, public spirit and disin
terested PATRIOTS of its citizeas, Contains
within its bosom the seeds of almost every
comfort, conven ence and luxury of the
eastern hemisphere, which, if by Careful
and tender hands they be nurtured and
cultivated, will flourish into maturity in
the midst OF d grateful people, grown by
their assistance, aud Conducted by their
prosperity, to proud state of perfect and
enviabe independence, on the CON.
merce and manufactures of the nations OF
Europe
And whereas, il is the indispensable du !.
ty Of the representatives OF an enlightened
men or-die all slaves," to propose such
measures and enact such laws as will be
necessarily conducive to effectuate SO desi-
rable an object, aud to place themselves 8
their constituents above the odious necessi.
~ OF surreadering their dear boaght and
high priced independence at the altar of
foreign usurpation; or of bowing in humble
submission TO the iawless and Insulting or
ders IN council of Grea. Britain; or the
unauthorized and illegal DEGREES of the
French emperor:
And whereas no measures which d state
legislature coull ADOPT, would so elFectu-
ally tend to rear these commendabe inten
tIons into actual existence as a strict at.
tention TO the encouragement and promotI-
on of domestic manufactures
Therefore Resolved, By the general as.
| sembly of the state of Maryland, That
| they will make use Of all means In their
power constitutionally to further protect,
encourage and promote, the growth and
progress of domestic manufactures.
Resolved, That for this purpose Ii J..
beral aud effectual measures should De Ia
ken TO encourage toe rais,ns aud improy. :.
wing the breed of sheep.
3. Resolved, That sheep shall not be liza
bic TO assessment.
=. Resolved, That sheep shall be pro.
tected in the hants of every individual from
exc cution or attachment.
Resolved, That any company Of militia
within the boundaries Ut the state of Ma
, ryland, which shall cloalhe themselves in
full uniform of cloth of domestic manu-.
facture shall be completely armed and &C.
coutred at the expense OF the state.
s. Resolved, That sum of dollars be
nj So, "a. 1. r.tt
Merno ram, not exceeding
in number and dollars for every eve
of the same breed, not exceeding iu
number, that shall be brought permanent
ly to remain in this state, within
years.
2. Resolved, That the assessors in the
several counties Of this state, shall make
return to the commissioners of the ta,.
for the same counties, the number 81
sheep owned by each person within the
district for which he shall be appointed .
and the commissioners OF the tax shall an
nu.lIy transmit to the house of delegates.
the names of those who shall own sheen
above the number OF sand the names
CT such persons and that of the counties
10 which they seyerslly reside, together
with the number Of their focks, shall be
recorded to perpetuate their patriotism, s.
TO afford TO the citizens a good example.
in the journals Of the house.
8. Resolved, That the executive Of this
state be authorised to subscribe, for the
use of the state, for shares in
any company which is OF may be hereaf.
ter formed in this state for the purpose Of
Increasing the breed OF sheep and for
shares in any company which
may be formed for the promotion Of domes-
tic manufactures Of woolen CLOTHS or cotton
clothsJ or cotton shirtiDg or linen shifting,
IL in their opinion the said company or
companies shall be so organized as to PROF.
mote these useful objects,
3. Resolved, That bounty Of
dollars be paid to any person or persons
who fnay hereafter erect mandatory or
manufactures; provided II or they shall,
~ the opinion OF the house Of delegates, be
sminentlV proreotiVe of these objects asd