Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-03-23

SATURDAY, MAaOa Is.

enect Cor his megitotiOps conduct during
,bs late National Contest. The compa-
~ sat down 10 1 very handsome repast,
prepared by Mr.. Mclaughlin, with great
tasle, where a most social evening was
spent, amidst sprightly wit, and vocal
music. After dinner the following Toasts
nere dsank -
/. The People Of the United States
May they dwell together as one family
IL peace and harmony.
9. The Governmental the d. States
lis fags-a and standards-May it re-
ward those who never strike the one or
desert the other.
S. The Memory Of Westinghouse
time rolls on, his Inaxims brighten.
4. The President of the q. States.
S. The Heads OF Departments.
s. The Congress OF the United States
LIN legislating tor the represented, how
tnagnanimous would be the policy Of adj
ninistering occasionally to the wants OF
the ahrepresented
Z. Institutions for the general diffu-
sion OF knowledge--fhsy give nation
al chas acter to our youth, wisdom to our
legislators, mechanical arts to our handy
craftsmen, aud morality to the world.
8. The Army ofthe u. States--Grati-
tude for It's achievements and just re-
ward for it's sufferings and privations.
9. The Navy of the U. States, an in
FAINT OF its coantry's choicest hopes.
10, The Memory OF those Heroes who
fell in obtaining our Independence, and
have since fallen maintaining just OBJ
servaace Of its rights.
IL. The Judiciary Of the u. States
us independence as great as its character
IS exalted.
1s. Agriculture, Commerce and Ma
features May they move together in u
nison.
Is. The Nations Of Europe--Equal|
and exact Justice to all
Ia. The American Fair The sol
diers' reward, & the hus5andmans' con-
t0st.
By 1t. Nscton.
The town Of Alexandria--May her re-
putation abroad be commensurate with
the worth and liberality OF ier citizens.
By Capt Sungster.
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS citizens
willing soldiers.
.9fter 1t. .NsUton had retired.
The Health Of our worthy Guest, 1t.
Newton.
litter Capt. Sangster had retired.
Capt. Thomas Sangster, Of the Uuited
States Army.
The following Bill was introduced I'M
the house Representatives on We'd
nesaay, and reserved its FIRST and Sc
cond reading -
a BILL
To prevent the circulation Of the notes
Of unchartered Banks in the District
Of Columbia.
he IL enacted bg the ses:ate and koase|
O representatives Of the United States of
1merica IN congress assembled, That It'll
shall not be lawful for any unchartered|
banking company which may hereafterI
be formed, or commence its business orr
operations within the limi 5 of the Dis
triet of Columbia, to discount any notes
OF other securities Tor the payment oil
monies, or to issue notes or bills, whe-I
thor payable to order or bearer, OF anyl
other securities, promises, or orders for
the payment Of money or stock, and Ell
very member, officer, OF agent Of any
such company that may SO cofnmencel
Orcontinue lis operations, shall be held
70 be as guilty of misdemeanor, and
for everv suchOfehce, and upon conyic-I
ton thereof, may be fined ia sum not
less than Que hundred dollars, nor more
than f9e hundred dollars.
Sec. 2. .and be It further enacted.
That whoever, as president, cashier. or
agent Of such company, shall sigu, coun.
sersign, OF endorse any suit, note, BILL
es security, contrary to the provisiionsI
Of shis act, shall, in addition to the a.
iOresaid penalties, be guilty of high
mlsdemean0r, and NAV be imprisoned
iOr period not less than three nor
here than twelve months, at the discre-l
ION of Jury i
Sec. S. .fEd Be IL farther enected. That