Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-07-10


portation act MIR Richardson's proposition
to amend the bill by substituting in lieu of
the first section, one to repeal the whole res
trictive system, under consideration.
Dir. Pearson rose and in profound and e.
loduent speech delivered his sentiments against
the restrictive system and in favor of its total
removal
Mr.. widgery, and Mr. Calhoun followed on
the same side.
Mr. Wright spoke in opposition to the a.
mendment.
The question was taken by ayes and noes
and decided in the negative-yeas So, nays 81.
Mr.. Goldsborough moved to amend the
bin 50 as to permit the importation of all goods
not owned by British subjects. Negatiyed,
ayes SO, noes 60.
Alr MKim moved to postpone the further
consideration of the bill till the first day of
February next.
On this question no decision was had at
o'clock.
June 25
Our proceedings Of yesterday left the ques
ton of postponing the further consideration
Of the bill for the partial repeal Of the non
importation law till the lst of February next,
under debate; it was agreed to, 63 to SIS.
Mr.. Chittcnden presented some memorials
Mr.. Richardson proposed the following re
solution; Resolved, that committee be APP
pointed to bring in bill to repeal the act con
cerning the commercial intercourse between
the United States and Great Britain & France
and their dependencies, and the act supple
mentary thereto
Mr.. Archer moved to amend the resolution,
by striking out the word repeaP' and insert
suspend for limited time Lost
Mr.. Little opposed the resolution.
Mr. Fisk advocated it.
M Richardson spoke in favor
By wary Of superceding the above resolution,
Mr.. Fisk moved for reconsideration of the
vote OF yesterday.
On motion of Mr. Cheves the sub ect was
laid aside in order to take up the amendments
Of the Senate to the bill concerning letters of
marque and reprisal One OF these amend |
ments allows a salvage of only one sixth in "a
nv case whatever After few remarks from
Mr., Cheves pointing out the great Importance
OF passing this bill speedily, the question was
taken on the Senates amendments and they |
were all agreed to- So the bill only wants
The Presidents appreciation to become law.
Dir Fisk then renewed his motion, as men
toned above. The question was taken upon
it by ayes and noes, and it was lost-Ayes 40,
Noes So So the house refused to reconsider
their vote OF yesterday.
Mr. Richardson's resolution was again TAX !
en- up.
Mr. Nj Kim and Mr. Lowndes opposed it.
Inc question was taken by ayes and noes, |
and the resolution negatved by the casting |
vote OF the Speaker, who expressed his plea
sure at having an opportunity of recording his
v1e IN opposition to the measure at this time.
A,es so, Noes 60
On motion of Mr. Harper it was ordered
ta2 the manifesto reported BY the committee
~ foreign relations on the sd inst be entered
Nj he Journals of the hoUse-6I to IS.
mr. Roberts proposed the following: Re
solved, That the committee of ways and means
pa discharged from the further consideration
- the subject OF internal taxes. Ordered to
+ on the table--55 to 81
On mo1ion IS Mr. Mitchell the galleries
2Fere cleared ana doors closed about o'clock,
iot tac purpose OF taking into consideration
tae confidential report submitted by him some
days since.
June 20.
Mr.. Whtehill presented a number of petit
tons against war from the state of Pennsyl-
yania. Laid on the table.
MIR. Rldge!ey presented memorial from
meeting held at New Castle, Delaware, and
ats vicinity, stating their exposed situation.
praying congress will make provision for de-
tending that place by the erection of batteries
near that town. Referred to the committee
on naval affairs.
MIR Bacon from the committee of ways and
means, reported the following bills-they
were laid on the table on motion of Mr..
Rot orts, as they were SUCCESSFULLY presented
bill to lay and collect direct tax within
the United States
\ bill for the assessment and collection of
direct taxes and internal duties
hill imnnsinr additinnnl Anties On The