Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-07

solution tor all the SINS OF ,hat government.
MIR. ). cited instances of similar conduct in
this country, in much smaller communities
and expressed his regret, that gentlemen |
chose to appreciate every act of other 60
yernments, without allowing merit to their
own, for acts much more praise worthy.
The question on Mr. Randolph's motion
to amend was negatived.
Forthe amendment, IS
Against it, "a
Mr.. Rhea spoke in favor of the first clause
Of the resolution, and against the second;
in doing which, lie was actuated by a regard
to the interests of the United States, which
peculiarly required them to cultivate amity
with, and conciliate the South-American
Provinces.
Various observations were made by diff
ierent gentlemen against the clause relating
to Tenerife principally because the infor-
nation from that quarter was not Of an au-
thentic character, and because many of the
vessels which had left the ports Of the u.
States previous to the embargo, had proba-
bly, been destined to the Canaries, and had
long ago supplied them with provisions.
Mr.. Nelson said he had no desire to sus-
pend the embargo, and yet wished TO afford
etiectual relief to the people of Caracas.
He, therefore, proposed an amendment i'm
the following form, which he conceived
would obviate the objections to the former :
"And that the committee be instructed to
enquire into the expediency of authorizing
the President of the United States to grant
licences for vessels laden with provisions
cleared out for the port of Caracas"
This motion was negatived.
Some conversation took place on the
quantity of flour to be sent to Caracas
Ten thousand barrels we're mentioned. But
it was thought better to leave the resoluti-
on blank, submitting the amount to the dis
erection of the committee of commerce and
manufactures.
MIR. Blackledge proposed to add corn
and rice" TO the -four tn be exported
Mr.. Macon thereon modified his resoluti-
OH so as to authorize the expectation os
"1troVi$ions" instead of g four which
would include all descriptions of bread stuff.
The question was taken ON the first clause
OF the resolution, viz: SO much as relates to
Caracas, and carried in the affirmative.
For its adoption, los
Against it. NONE.
The question was taken on the remainder
OF the resolution, namely, so much as re-
lates to Teneriffe, and negatived.
For its adoption, II
Against it, 81
30 il was
Resolved, That the committee of COM
merce and manufactures be instructed to
report bill authorship the President of the
u. s, to cause to be purchased
barrels of provisions, and have the same ex-
ported to some port in Caracas for the use
OF the inhabitants who have suffered by the
earthquake.
Mr. Randolph adverted to the uncertainty
as 10 the fact, which he supposed had caus-
ed the rejection of the clause of the resolu-
ton relating to Teneriffe, and offered the
following resolution, in form calculated to
prnduce the proper enquiry:
'' ResOLUed. That the committee of COM
merce and manufactures be instructed to
enquire whether any and what relief ought
to De extended to the inhabitants of the Ca
nai} Islands, who are suffering by famine
occasioned by locusts."
Mr. Newton said as this motion only pro-
posed All enquiry, and was not, like the
other, peremptory, he hoped it would pass.
And the resolution was agreed to.
A PROPOSED RECESS
A resolution came down from the Senate
for recess ofboth Houses from Wednesda,
the 9th 10 Monday the 25th May.
The resolution was twice read.
On motion of Mr.. Turner, some amend
ment was made to it's phraseology.
Mr. Roberts, to obtain time for acquiring
information, and for rejection, on this sub
ject, moved that it lie on the table till to-
morrow.
This motion was superseded by motion
of Mr. Ringgold, to postpone it indefinitely !;
which melton was afterwards withdrawn,
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lialls, Nelson, and Grundy, that there should
be a prompt decision on it.
Mr.. Roberts also withdrew his motion for
postponement, at the request of his friends.
Mr. Fisk moved to amend the resolution
by striking out the 25th and inserting 18th
May.
For the motion ~
Against it So
Mr. M'Kim moved to add the following
words as an amendment to the resolution !:
" and that the members of neither House
shall be entitled to any pay or travelling ex-
pences during the term of the recess"
Mr. Seybert, said as the mind Of every
man must be made up on this question,
which had already consumed too much time,
he should call for the previous question,
which would obviate further debate, and
preclude the question on the proposed a
meudment.
Sixty members, more than a sufficient
number, rising to demand the previous ques-
ton, it was put in the usual form, "Shall
the main question be now put" and deter
mined in the affirmative.
For putting the main question II
Against it IS
The maiP question, viz. on the passage of
the resolution TO third reading, was then
put and negatived.
For the third reading 81
Againstit So
So the resolution was rejected.
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