Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-12-12

Indian titles to land. Referred 10 the
Secretary Of War.
| Also another from the same body in
opposition to the contemplated division
ofthat territory int two states. Laid
on the table.
Mr.. Pi,kin offered the following g.
Resolved, That the committee Of COM
1nercc and manufactures be instructed
to enquire into the expediency of max
ing provision BY law, for placing beacons
or busvs pn the two rocks near the en-
trance of the harbor Of Nsw-Havee in
Connecticut. Adopted.
The House in committee Of the
whole resumed the consideration of the
report of the committee OF ways and
-,cans On the subject of the Merchants
Bonds.
The question was taken without fur
Their debate, and the report of the com.
mit,ee disagreed ,o--Ayes 49,, Noes 81.
Mr.. Cheyes then submitted the fol-
lowing: Resolved, That viewing al the
facts which have been presented, and
considering them in connection with the
proper policy Of just, free, enlishten-
cd, and consequently lenient govern
ment. under the circumstances of this
country at this crisis---.that in all fair
case. of bonafde American property,
the penalties and fsrfeitures incurred by
the late importers Of British manulac-
ture, be Internationally RENTED.
al
ton No. in order in csrAMittee Of the
whole-It was necessary the committee
should rise and report their disagree
ment to the original resolution to the
House, srd then.it would be competent
to the gentleman to offer his proposed
resolution in the House. From this de-
cision. Of the chair an appeal was taken,
md a desultory debate ensucd On the
question of order The Chairman with
drew his first opinion, and decided that
the proposition was in order AN sp.
peal was then taken on this opinion, and
the House decided that thu Second OPT
;lion was cGrrect-67 to 49,"
The question vas then on agreeing to
lUC ESSBiutlot nv W. NbSN Vs.
Mr.. Widgery opposed it.
Mr. R!ca moved TO strike out the
preamble TO Inc resolution.
Nj. Cheves adVocotcd the adoption Of
his proposition, and consented to the
modification proposed by Mr. Rhca.
Mr.. Clay (Spcascr> stated that nc had
proposition which he would re,d,
which in the event the one now under
discussion were rejected, he contcn.
plated offering to the Hsuse, or perhaps
he might offer il as an amcndGssnt TO the
one before the House, It vas in the dol
lowing words:
Resolved, That as far as respects
the case If citizens Of the u States,
who purchased goods, wares and mer
chand;z2, ,hs growth, production or ma
iafacturc Of Grca; Britain, prior to the
al Of Perjury l8ll-aDd of citizens
of The Uaitcd States whe shipped SINH
i,r goods between the 23d day Of June,
ard first Of August 1919, on board Of
vessels which actually cleared out OF
the BrItish ports, prior Is the said first
day Of August, the petitioners ought to
be relieved by remission of the for
FIXTURES and penalties watch they have
incurred upon payment Of legal COSTS:
and that on all other cases OK the petit
TONERS, recovery Of the forfeitures and
penalties Incurred ought TO lie snforc-
ed.
The question was then taken on agree
j, . Mr.. ChsYes resolutsn and dee l.
ca ~ the negative-Ayes 81. Noes g..
Mr.. Clay (Speaker( then submitted
the resolution mentioned shove
Mr.. Rhea moved 20 amend 1t by strik-
ing GU. al The resolution after the
word prior, and inserting in lieu thereof,
"To the second day OF .Iarch, lsll-
the petitioners ought 10 be- relieved, by
remission Of the forfcitures and penal
ties which they have incurred, upon pay
ment of legal costs. and that in all o.
,her cases Of the petitioners recovery
of the lorfeitures and penalties ought TO
be enforced.
Nesatieed. only IS in the affirmative.
Mr. Clsy's resolution was then mega
tivcd-ein the affirmative.
Mr. p. Hall shen offered resolution
tor strictly enforcing the non-iinporta-
ton law, which was neSatircd, II IN The
affirmative.
The committee rose and reported
their dis 2rrcmcnt to the repfH' OF the
commilrrr Of ways and means, The
House refused 10 consider it and 1t "as
laid on the table.
A message in writing was received
from! the President of the q s. which
was read.
To The Senat. oad House Of Retresen-
tasiues ofshe u. STATES.
I transmit to Congress capies OF a
letter to the Secretary OF the Nary
from Captain Decatur ct the ir'g'ts T.
States, reporting bis combat and capture