Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-30

Resolved That the COMMITTEE Naval Affairs be mstruc
ted enquire into the expedency of authorsng the Pre-
sden, provide additional number OF armed vessels for
the public service to carry not less than is
than % with leave TO report by bill otherwise
On motion of Mr.. ,Seybert,
Resolved, That committee be appointed to enquire into
the present condition and distribution of the flags stand
ards and coors which have been taken by the forces of the
United States from their enemies and whether it would be
expedient make any provision in relation them with
leave TO report by bill or otherwise
Messrs. Seybert, Cheves and Smith OF New York,
appointed TO compose the committee.
Mr. Ingersol submitted the following resolutions which
was read aad ordered to lie on the table.
ResoiOed, That committee be appointed enquire into
the expedency of making adequate and permanent provision
for the support OF all oihcers soldiers and marines who
shall be disabled by wounds in the military service of the
u S. and also for the support of the widows and education
Of the children OF all officers, soldiers and marines
have fallen shalt fall ia the military service of
the United States with leave to report by bill other
wise.
Mr. Archer moved to amend the standing rules of the
House, by ordering the appointment OF additional stand
ing committee, be called he and
Revolutionary Claims consist of members, ad
take into consideration all petitions and things touching
military pensions, &C. which resolution read and order
ed to leon the table.
The bill for the relief of Richard Dale passed through
committee of the whole House, and ordered 10 be
crossed for third reading
The House proceeded to consider the following report OF
The committee oil Elections the petition of Isaac Will
ANS r con,esng the election OF john VI. Bowers
Der returned from the of New York.
The committee OF Elections, to whom referred
peo~ OF Isaac Williams, jun. contesting the election of
John NJ Bowers returned Az one of the es
from the state OF New York. the Congress and
praying be admitted in has seai have had the un
der consideration, and report,
That addition the facts and evidence stated in the
repNrt of the committee OF Elections, made this
the last session OF Congress, appears from towns
of Exeter, Milford ana Westord, thee hundred and
y were through the mistake Of inspectors of
elections in those towns, returned for Williams which
votes. according TO the testimony OF SAID Inspectors were
given and ought 10 be returned for Isaac Williams, ju
that adding these to the poll OF Isaac Williams fun
gives him majority OF hundred and sxty.four votes
Mr. Bowers and hin seat in this House
reg
ing resolutions
Resoivd, Chat John NJ Bowers entitled to seat
IN this House.
Rrsotvea, e4t Isaac Williams, iunis entitled to seat
in this House
The report being read resolutions therein contained
were aadnirs9usiy concrrred IN.
On motion of Mr.. Sturges,
Resolved That the committee on The judiciary bo in
struced TO enquire into the expedeacy OF amending
ac entitled . An act to establish the judicial Courts o.
the United Sstea, far authorize Noaries Public
10 take dispositions be used in ay OF the courts of law
The States.
Mr.. Cooper offered the following resolution:
ResolUd That The committee Military Affairs be IN
truced enquire and report what PROVISIONS ought to be
IL lie for payment of the expenccs otthe militia called oaf
under the authority of any the state territorial gov
ernmsrs tor he defence Of the country against the
sions OF the enamy with leave 70 repor b. bin otherwise
Ma Group observed that he conceived the adoption OF
tins resolution unrecessary as enquiry had already been
INSTITUTED oTtle s1tject, aud II was found that existing
laws made ample provision for such embraced
By the motion Upon further consideration, however, Mir
Troup withdrew Ills opposition the resolution and mo
for revising the militia laws
On the question of the committee which it was most
proper reIec tie resolution, very desultoy discuss
TOOK place Mr. Troup suggestion was, however, finally
al Fted, aud the resolution accordingly referred the
committee forreyising the mill ia laws.
Sr. Pckens, after sing few PREDATORY remarks sub
mited the following joint resolution which read,
ferred to committee of the while House the OF
the Union, AID ordered to be printed
Re&SIOa By tie Senate and House Of Representatives eff
The Uted States IF ial Congress assenlbled two
thrds 6o HOass c0acuving therein That the following
be
posed to the legislatures Of the states, which, when
aea by the legislatures ofthree fourths said states
shall be valid to all intents and purposes part OF the
said constitution.
The of President and Vice President ofthe Uni
ted States shall be chosen by districts and for that pur
pose each shalt be divided by its egs atnre into
number OF districts equal To- the number of electors To
which the state may be entitled Each district shall
tain AS nearly may be, equal numbers, which shall be
determined by adding TO the whole number Of free PERSONS
including those bound to service for of years and
excluding Indians taxed, tbree6hs Of all other per
representatives. the Congress OF the United States shall
choose eector The leg stature Of each state shall
have power to regulate the Of holding elections and
making returns of the electors chosen by people
all the electors should the time place
appointed for giving their majority Of The electors
met shall have power and forthwith shall proceed 20 sup
Ply the vacancy The districts for choosing electors
President and Vice President Of the United States shall
not be altered IN any until enumeration and an APP
poitonment Of representatives shall be made subsequent
to division Of the state into districts. The division
Of the state into districts shall take place as soon
/ as conveniently may be, alter this amendment shall
become part Of the constitution Of the United Staes
successfully afterwards, whenever new enumeration and
| sPportionment Of representatives shah be made.
The galleries were then cleared of strangers and the
We underand the doors closed merely for The pur-
pose Of removing the Injunction Of secrecy from the late
| confidential proceedings, published yesterday.
TUESDAY Dec. 81
Mr. Sherwood presented the petition Of Eliza bet h
Warner, Of York praying relief in consideration Of
the death of her husbaDd died after being taken