Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-10-14

the 9th day January. sol. on the subject of in.
IDENTITIES for spolations committed on our com
meree nv her subjects before that time; and also
IN relation 20 French seizures and condemnation of
our vessels IN the ports ofSpain, during the late
war with France : toyether with such eomnuni-
cstions between this and the French government,
asrelate to the same subjects; with such nstrue-
tons rs have been gwen TO the ministers OF the u.
States IN relation TO the same. Aud any PROPOSE
tons or negotiations that have been had or made
with France or Spain, for cedng East Florida 10
the United States, previous to the 18th day Of Ja-
nualy, 1911. not heretofore communicated
Saturday, January i6th, 1913.
The Senate proceeded to consider the motion
Submitted yesterday, by Mr. Bradley; aud
On motion, by Mr.. Campbal of Ohio,
Ordered, That the further consideration thereof
be postponed until Monday next
.,!onddy, JANUARY 18Th. 1915.
The motion submitted by Mr. Bradley ~, The
18th instant, was resumed and agreed to without
amendment.
Ordered, That the Secretary Iay the said resolu-
tioa before the President of the United States.
ussddy, January 1871, 1878.
Mr. Audersou. from the comm-ttee ,,t,pontsl
t,e ed Dec. thc subject, reported the following
bill.
a Bill authorizing the President OF the Uni
ted States 10 take possession of Il tract OF
Country lying south of Mississippi terrific
ry, and OF the state OF Georgia, and Tor o.
Their purposes.
Be enacted by the Senate and House of
EefresentGfiUes Of tie linked States Of d.
rnerica, ia Congress assembled, That the
President be, aud ne is hereby authorised T.
occupy and hold all that tract OF country
called West Florida, which lies west OF the
river Perdido, not now in possession of the
United States.
Sec. . Ind be il further enacted, That
the President be, and ne is hereby authors
ed 20 occupy and hold all that par, of West
FiordaS east of the Perdido, ard he whole
or any part OF East Florida, including Anne
liza Island.
Sec. 5. IND be itIurther enacted. That
tor the purpose Of occupying and hid
ing the country aforesaid, and OF affordng
protection t. the inhabitants thereof, under
tue authority OF the Uiied States, the Pre-
sitient may employ such parts OF the militia.
ry and naval force If Che Uui.ed States, as
lie aay deem necessary.
Sec r. INA &c IL fitY6er enacted, That
for detray ing the necessary expenses
dollars are hereby
appropriated, to be paid out Of any monies
inthe Urea airy not oth-rwigs appropriated,
.udto be applied for inc purposes afore
sid, under the directicaot ,he President.
Sec S. ind be H JLrfter eNQcfed, THAT
untii further provision be made by Con
gless, the President sha.! be and hereby IS
enpaweredto establish within the count,,
he may cquire by this act, temporary 90
yernment, he ciyil and military authoritl-s
OF (which shall ~ vested in such person "
.ersous = he NY appo.lt, ana beexs rcis
ed in sucn mar, II Is he may direct Pro
riaed, That II; snail take due care for the
preservation q social order. and sor secur-
ing to the inhabitants the eujoyEents of their
pergena, righs, lheir religion, and their
property: mi f1ToUided also, That the sec
ion II country herein designated that is 81
mated to he eastward of the river Perdido.
rnay be the subject OF future negotiation.
The bill was read aud
Ordered, That it pass TO the second read.
ing