Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-13
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IN SENATE-Jan. 9.


Mr. Dagget. presented the petition of the |
manufacturers of the city and county OF New-iIa.
ven, in Con. PRAYING q repeal of the duties on
manufacturers which was referred to . commit
tee on that subject.
mfr. Roberts presented the petition of the ma
nufacturers CT Gotten and wool in theciy of Phi
adelphis ant. i,s vcinity, praying for the protec
ton of Congress 10 their manufactures, by the
imposition Of adequate duties upon the importa-
tor of foreign les-Refcried 70 the commit
tee on manufactures.
The President of the Senate laid before them
the memorial of the Legislative Council x House
Of Representatives OF the Territory OF Indiana,
PRAYING tbat the people OF said Territory may be
authorized to form q constitution and state go
yernment, and admitted into the Union on foot
ing with the original states which was referred
to Nessr. Morrow, Barry and Brown.
The President also laid before the Senate, a
memorial from The same body, praying, for rea
sons therein stated, for the suspension of prose.
cutions under the act laying duies on manufac-
lures; which was referred to the committee OH
finance.
Mr.. TdylorpreseHted the petition ofthe Stock
holders of the Columbian Insurance Company ef
Alexandria, praying for charter which was
referred 10 the committee OH hnance
Mr. Cans5en presented the petition OF the
President and Directors CT the Bank OF ihe Me
tropolis, praying for an act OF incorporation;
which was referred.
MIR. Brown presented petition of Com Da-
yid Porter, praying to be allowed the exclusive
navigation OF the waters within the District of
Columbia by boats, propelled by animal power /;
which was referred TO Iessrs, Brown, Dagget
and TAFT
Mr.. Eersey presented The petition of William
Young and Others engaged in the manufactures
on the Brandy wine and It's vicinity, praying the
interPosition of Congress for the support of the
manufactures OF the United States which was
referred TO the committee Oi manufactures.
WEDNESDAY,, Jan. ).
Several reports from departments, similar TO
those noticed in proceedings of the House OF
Representatives, were received md disposed OF
Several bills Which have already been noticed
as hsy,ng passed the other House, received their
first and second readings ON this and the succee-
ding day
THUnsDAY, jar, 4.
aIr. Dana, from the commute to whom was
referred the Dill concerning evdence in cases or
naturalization, reported several amendment
thereto.
Mr.. Roberts presented The petition Of Edward
Barry and George Hodge, officers in the navy
yard Of the Unitel States, a: the city oFWash-
ington, praying naturalization OF the loss ut Their
household furniture, books, &c. destroYei by the
FIRE on the oath of August, 1911; which was re-
ferred 10 the committee 10 whom was referred
thepetiton of Thomas durray.
On mot of Mr.. JYsliGris,
RssOlvs4 That communicable appointed 70
enquire ip;o the expcciency OF selling let the
property of the United States, slit ted IN the
town of Knoxvie. AVID hat the said committee
have leave to eport oy BIN OF o;herw Sc !Iessrs.
Williams, Hun er, and RaFgies, were appointed
Iile Committed
The bill from the other house 10 authorize the
payment for property lost, captured or destroyed
by the enemy while in the military service og the
United States, was reod second time, and re-
ferred to the committee OF Military Affairs.
On motion o. i;r. .,fstro.o
PesofVed. That The committee on Military st.
f4irs be Instructed 10 inquire and report the sg-
gFegate quantity of lapds due for bounties to the
soldiers enlisted into the ARMY during the late
war; and in case it shall appear that deficiency
exists, either in the quantity or q,lsliiy of the
lands already designated and appropriated for
that purpose, that the said committee report b.
bill or otherwise the provisions necessary for tic
full and speedy allotment OF lands engaged to be
granted 20 the said soldiers
The. bill for the reliefof Joseph Anderson, was
read q third time and passed:
FHIDAT, Jan S.
Mr.. Roberts presented the petition ofthe gold
smiths andjewelIers OF the city of Philadeiphla,
praying for repeal Of the duties on Their several
manufactures.
Mr. Tdit, fLom the committee on Naval Affairs,
communicated letter from the Secretary of the
Navy Department. togetheg with statement ex-
hibitng the names, rates and stations ofthe res
Pectiye vessels in ule Navy Of the United States.
Mr.. Roberts presented the petition of John l.
Pearson, late Lieut. Col. Of Pennsylvania Militia
IN the service of the United States, praying to be
reimbursed a sum of money recovered froIa HIM
on judgment of court for rations obtained and
used by the regiment under bis command whilst
in theaciual service oftIie United States, which
was referred to Messrs Roberts, Barry and rur
ner.
MoxpAY, Jan 8.
Mr.. Mason, of New-Hampshire, appeared and
took his seat.
BIr. Fremenfiu from tho committee on the
subject. reported bill confirming and granting
10 the Navigation Company of New-orleans The
use and possession of lot in said ciiy which
vas read and passed to second reading
Mr.. Lacock presented the petition Of sundry
sitizens Of Armstrong county, ia. demonstrating
egalnst the opening aud transportation Of uhe mail
on the Sabbath
Mr.. Roberts presented the memorial os STE.
phen Gard and others, Of the city 81 Philadel
phia, praying for the passage Of law, prOnibn-
sng the expectation Of specie for PERIOD not less
than twelve months which was referred 10 tie
committee On finance
The bill concerning evidence in case OF natn-
rahzalion, was taken up, but, on consideration /;
postponed till Tomorrow
"A messsgewas received from the President OF
Abe United States transmitting the annual report
Of the Director OF the Mint
The bills for the relief Of Tanning, Of Morri.
set, and Of Jewett, were read and passed 10 9
second reading.
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