The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-02-02

is M'Bryde, Niaor, oseley, Pearson, p,tkin, Pot
ter, Quincy, Randolph. Reed, Ridgeey, shefey,
Stuart, Sturges, TaggAr, Taluadse, Tallnan, Ira
ey, Wheaton, White. and w son-al.
On motion OF Mr.. RdndoLhh. the House
resumed the consideration of the resolution
moved by him few days ago, calling OIL
the President for list OF the names of per-
sons holding Offices under the government of
the ~. States. .
For consideration so
Against it SO
Mr.. Biackiedge stated that the objection
he had formerly entertained to this resolu-
ton. had been done away by subsequent
reflection. He had, however, an amend
ment topropose, the object of which was to
procure the information which he thought
necessary, in order to dispel the ridiculous
aud false stories which had been circulated
through the country, of our armies being
mainly Differed by Frenchmen. lie wished
to ascertain the facts contemplated by the
amendment, which would go to shew, that
where there was one of French nativity,
there were twenty of English to counter
balance them. He therefore moved to "a
mend the resolution by adding thereto
words to this effect Z" and that where the
officer shall not have been born in this
country, to state the fact, and the time at
which he emigrated to this country"
lNr. Rhea opposed the amendment, be-
cause impractiCable and unnecessary. lie
had no idea in time of war of publishing the
names OF our officers TO the ehemy, or he
might have voted for the whole resolution
Mr.. Randolph said he had no objection
to the amendment IN principle, but could
not consent to incorporate it in this resolu-
ton, because it would postpone the return,
by SO long 4 time it would require the
government to collect the information con-
templated by II. He spoke in support of his
resolution, G vindicated it from Mr. Rhea's
objections, citing in support of his PROPOSE
tion the example of the British government
annually making an official publication OF
the names OF their officers, &c. He was as
anxious as any gentleman to ascertain what
number of officers there were of foreign
birth in the government and even in this
House.
Mr. Bfackledge stated his only object To
be, TO be enabled officially to refute an infa
NOUS SANDER and falsehood circulated at
the eve of recent elections in some Of the
states.
Mr.. Rhea again spoke against the amend
ment, and cited the recent procla nation of
the Prince Regent requiring foreigners to
return home, and the conduct of British ma
val commanders. as reasons against expo
sing the English nativity Of our citizens, &c
Mr.. Oesha then moved to postpone the
further consideration of the resolution and
amendment indefinitely.
AEr. Wright spoke against the resolution
and in favor of postponement. His obec-
ton appeared TO be to the disclosure Of the
names OF persons employed in secret service
We were surrounded by British emmissa-
ries, and he had no idea of beisg deprived
Of an opportunity of fighting the enemy on
equal ground, without exposing the names OF
our agents.
For indefinite postponement II
Against it 90
The question was then taken OH Mr..
Blackledge's proposed amendment, and de
cided in the negative-Ayes So.
MIR. Wrfght then moved to amend the
bill by aiding thereto, after the words "hol-
ding Office or employment" the words % Of
c Public nature under tie United States"
Agreed to.
After some farther conversation on the
subject Of the motion, it was decided as fol-
lows:
For the resolve 50
Against it 50
And the House adjourned.
Thursday, Jan. %.
he bill for the relief of Royal Converse
passed through committee of the whole,
and was ordered to be engrossed for a third
reading.
On motion of Mr.. y. II. WHiams the
House resolved itself into committee of the
whole House, Mr.. Lewis in the chair, up
oh Viz otPpiShhChtdiy W liS dCI ioI
arming and equipping the militia of the u.
States.
This bill provides, in its first section,
further appropriation OF 400, 900 dollars an
nually for arming the whole body Of the mi
litia OF the u. States, in addition to sums al
ready in like manner permanently appro-
priated. The FIVE next sections are mere
detail on this head. The 9th section and the
remainder of the bill provides for the claS-
sihcation of the militia OF the United States
into three classes, the minor, to consist of
those between IS and Il years of age ; the
junior, of those between 81 and 81 and
the senior, of those between 81 and IS, &c
Mr.. BurzUeH moved to amend the bill by
striking out the proviso of the 10Th section,
which authorises substitutes, and supported
his motion at some length Mr. Wright
opposed and Mr.. M'Kim advocated the pro
posed amendment.
The question on the amendment was lost
without division.
mr.. Williams & Mr.. Wright spoke in sup
port of the bill.
gGr. IailmadSe spoke in opposition to it.
and concluded by moving to strike out the
G:'.t spctint,
Nj. Williams replied to Mr.. Tallmadgc.
AND opposed the motion to strike out the
GTst section.
Mr.. Stosv followed in support of the bill,
and in reply to Mr.. Tallmadge.
After considerable discussion between
Eessrs Williams and Wright in favor of
thp hin n h6essrs 'Iallnadoe and RIv n