Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-02-14
GettSfess.
House Of Representatives
February 8.

resolutions OF the legislature OF virginia, ex-
pressive of their sentiments in relation to the
measures OF the general government. Order
"a to lie OH the table.
e Also, certain resolutions of the legislature
of the state OF Ohio, favorable to the cutting
canal from the Hudson to the Lakes, and
recommending to the consideration of Con
gress the propriety OF granting aid towards
effecting this great object
Also report from the Secretary of War,
relative 10 contracts for the last year
A message from the President of the u.
States was received, communicating letter
from the Secretary of the Treasury, relative
to la Ping out and cutting road in the state of
Ohio, with sundry documents accompanying
the same Ordered to be printed.
An engrossed bill TOR the support Of go
vernmens for the year 1919, was read third
time and passed.
The House then took up the bill for raising
and arming the militia
-. !, February
Mr. Refer presented the petition Of sundry
I Inhabitants of Jefferson county, Va praying
that canal may be cut round the West end
: OF the causeway which extends from the Vir-
.gnia shore to niasons Island, SO as to permit
boats which pass down the Potomac to reach
Alexandria with safety, that owing to the dan
ger wnich they have to encounter IN conse-
quence of the erection of said causeway, they
have todispose of tfer'produce at a reduced
price in Georgetown. The petitioners state
that 100000 barrels are annually sent down
the river in boats, and that this mode of con-
veyanee is daily coming into more general
use--Referred to the committee on the Dis
trct of Columbia.
Mr.. Bassett presented the petition of T'hos.
Ewell and Company, who have erected Mill
for Manufacturing Gun powder in the city Of
Washington Referred to the COMMITTEES on
the District of Columbia
Mr.. Ghelson presented the memorial of
Arthur ST CfaIr praying further compensa-
ton for monies advanced and services render
ed during Che revolutionary war Referred
to a Select COMMITTEES
The Speaker laid Before the house letter
from the Secretary of the Treasury covering
a statement Of goods, wares and merchandise
imported in foreign vessels.
Also. one covering statement Of the ton
mage of the United States.
And letter from the secretary of the navy
giving statement of the pay, rations, &c. of
the officers and midshipmen of the navy
The bill! for arming and chasing the militia
Of the United States was then taken up
Several gentlemen spoke against the bilI
Mr.. Sturges moved to recommit the bill to
The same committee who reported it.
After some observations for and against the
motion
MIR. Harper moved to amend the pronosi-
tion by adding "and that the committee be in
structed TO report two bils-one for classing
and the other for arming the militia" This
amendment was accepted by Mr.. Sturge,.
This motion was negatived
The question then required on cngrossing
the bill for third reading and decided in the
affirmative. Yeas 62 Nays So and order
cd 10 be read third time tomorrow.
i The house went into a committee of the
whole Mr. Turner in the chair, on the bill
supplementary TO the act for raising an addi-
tionsl military force.
The committee ross, reported the bill with
out amendment, and the house ordered it TO
be engrossed and read third time tomorrow.
The house then went INTO committee of the
whole, Mr. Widgery in the chair, on a bill
making further appropriations for the defence
of the maratime frontiers of the United States
The committee filled the blank with i,oOO, 900
dollars, rose, reported the BILL and the house
concurred in the amendment, and ordered it
to third reading tomorrow.
Februsry5
The Speaker laid before the House certain
resolutions of the Legislature of Kentucky,
expressive of their appreciation of the course
of policy pursued by the general government,
and pledging their most cordial support.
On motion of Mr.. B. Hall, these resolutions,
with those of similar nature received from
other Legislatures. were referred to the Com
mit,ee of Foreign Relations.
The Speaker also laid before the House,