Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02

ed, in the month Of July, 1916, together
with the correspondence of Col. CIinch
and Com. Patterson in relation to that
event.
On suggestion Of Mr.. StOther, the fol-
lowing was received by the mover as a
part OF the resolution:
And any other information, which may
be 10 their Din relation to the move
meut Of the Indiaus in the Seminole coun-
| try. @V
Some conversation took place on this
resolution, iqkwhich MIR. Mercer stated
his object to heGo show, by the papers
called for, &c.Wbat the United States
were the aggress@s in the war which en-
sued with the Seminole indians.
On putting the question on Mr.. Mer-
GERS resolution, it was discovered that
there was not quorum OF the members
present; aud the house adjourned.
January %.
Mr.. Smith of Md. from the committee
OF ways and means, reported bill ma
king appropriations for the support Of
government for the year 1919; which was
twice read aud committed.
Mr.. Lowndes, froa, the select commit
tee appointed on the 9th Of November
last, to enquire whether it be expedient to
make any amendment in the laws which
regulate the coins OF the United States
and foreign coins, made detailed report
thereon, accompanied by a bill sup
Elementary to the act establishing a
M int
| Mr.. Bassett addressed the chair, and
said, that he rose to perform pleasing
task, because it was connected with hui
manity. Twas to give praise and honor
where praise and honor were due. II was
Continued Mr.. h. said last night, from
that chair, that sensible objects most forci-
bly, attracted us. My heart responds to
its truth. Most sensibly did / feel, on
beholding in that chair man whose life
| has been devoted to the amelioration OF
the state Of man; one who, without the
influence of kindred or country, aud with
out any aid save that of common tongue,
| has passed the vast Atlantic, TO make
known the hidden powers and blessings of
knowledge. Thousands, said Mr.. B. are
now enjoying the happy fruits of his ex-
ertions, and millions to come will reap
their profits, and drink again and again o.
the never,failing spring. | should do in
justice to the feelings of the house to dwell
longer on this subject. MIR. B. then SUBJ
mitted the following resolution, which was
read and agreed to.
Resolved, That Joseph Lancaster, the
friend of learning and of man, be admitted
| to seat within the hall of the House of
Representatives.
On motion of Mr.. Spencer, it was
| Resolved, That the Senate of the Unit
ed States he .rae,,ss sted TO permit the attend
ance of the Hon. Mr.. Daggett and the Hon.
Mr.. Hunter, members Of their body, be.
fore the committee of the House of Rep
resentatives, appointed to enquire into the
official conduct Of VIM. P. Van Ness and
Matthias B. Tallmadge, to be examined
touching the object of said enquiry.
SEMINOLE WAR.
The House then again proceeded, in
committee of the whole, Mr.. Pitkin in the
chair, to the consideration of the report
of the military committee, and the amend
ments moved thereto by Mr.. Cobb, touch
ing the transactions of the Seminole war.
Mr.. Mercer, of Virginia, resumed the
floor, and concluded, in about two hours,
the speech which he commenced yester-
day, in support of the report and resolu-
| items.
Mr.. Colston, Of Virginia, followed, on
the same side, and addressed the commit
tee nearly an hour.
| Mr.. StrOther, of Virginia, rose 10 OPP
position to the resolutions, and had pro-
ceeded for some time in his argument /;
when on motion,
| The committee rose, reported progress,
and obtained leave to sit again and
The House adjourned.