Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-03-27


1t is not at present nv intention 70
give any opinion as to the truth or fall
lacy OF the charges exhibited against
this oihcer, because 1 conceive il inn.
proper 40 10 do; for if an investipa.
ton OF his conduct does take place II
VIII be conducted by gentlemen of this
House, and 1t would be improper TO
PREJUDICE any case on which we are to
decide, as we are bound to do Justice
as well to the individual as to orr
country. The character of a soldier
mas always been dear to me. have
been early taught to respect the name
OF soldier; and whenever think Of
1t, honor and patriotism associatethem.
selves with the idea. But will take
the liberty of stating that the CHARGES
Tor some time existing against the
commander in chiefhave become more
imposing to my mind at least, in con.
sequence OF publication which came
out during the last year, in which those
charges are specially stated, and the
evidence with which they are supper.
ted, illustrated in manner calculated
70 make an Impression on the mind of
almost sny man. In order that com
PieteJastice may be rendered to this
omcersand to my country, I offer the
following resolution
Resolved, That committee be an.
pointed &c enquire into the conduct of
origadier general James Wilkinson
IN relation to bis having at any sine
whilst in the service of the United
ota1es corruptly received money from
the government of Spain or It's agents,
or IN relation to having during the
time aforesaid, been an accomplice or
ia any way concerned with the aeents
OF any foreign power, or with Aaron
burr In aprojecs against the dominions
OF the king Of Spain, or to dismember
these United States. That the said
committee enquire generally into the
conduct OF the said James Wilkinson
as or!Sadier-general OF the army of
the y. Shat the said committee
nave power to send for persons and
papersS and compel their attendance
and preduction, and that they report
Tie result TO this House.
Mr. p. said as it was not his inten.
ton at this time to agitate the ques-
ton, he wished it to lie on the table
a day at least.
On "Wednesday last, Mr. Eppes, from the
committee of Ways and Means, laid be-.
tore the House the following documents.
WINCH wers ordered TO be printed.
SIR, Nv
Having stated in your several reports
mat leans would constitute the princjaaI
resource CT the United States for dstray.
Tag extraordinary expenses, the coramittee
OF ways and Means have Instructed me
20 request thst you WILL report your opni.
on az 10 the more eligible mode O. obtain.
ins money by loan keeping in view both
lae Iaciii'y OF borrowing sums coapiensu.
rate With the exigenCies Of tAe United
Sistss and tue ultimate ex.inguishmept of
the dsbI CONTRACTED.
You have already given your csinion in
iaVcr o. sD inarease OF duties on i.nportati.
one 40 what extent Can this be carried
win safety Cav auy ether resources ex.
cspt taxes and loans be relied on Tor i'm.
mediate revenuef
- have the honor to be,
Win respect,
Your most obedient,
JOHN w. EPPES.
ALBERT SALLATIN, Esq.
Secretary OF the Treasury.
Treasury Dshdr;ment,
SIA, 80"
have the honor to submit the follow.
ing observations III answer to the several
objects OF enquiry embraced by your let.
ter OF the S.h ultimo. The amount of
extraordinary szpenees which NAV be an
tnorlssd by Congress being yet unascsrtain-
ed, IL is not even o. this time practicable
10 state with precision ths sum which NAV
be wan seFoD loau tor the service Of this
year. hnd ipTola;ion to ensuing years, it
seuid pFpfsreaiart to lay down any gsne.
sei rults fssPsciing the most eligible mode
81 eorfo%ing sums d monsy, Commensurate
with the exigencies Of the United States in
case OF war. Ii is therefore thou,ht snfIi
cltnt Tor the present 10 point out some of
me most oovisus means of effsctipg leans
generally-leaving 1t a subject of subse.
quen, confederation to decide according To
existing circumstances or the NEST eligible
mode, ans on tia arrangement of ds,aiIs.
he enquiries OF the committee of ways
aeo means apply TO the thrss foliowin,-
p9inS' lst' What Ia the most eligible
Iosas OF eetsining money w losos, keeping
80. l.. Il II.