Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-08

tbey we're examined with due deliberaton,
the result Of which was, new Effort to meet
the views OF the British government. The
minister of the United States was instructed
TO make further proposal, which has nor
been accepted. II was, however, declined
in an amicabIe manner. recommend 10 the
consideration of Congress whether further
crohibitory provisions, IN the laws re.alIa%
10 this intercourse, may not be eEpedicn'. II
is seenwith interest, thai although it has not
been practicable. as yet. to agree IN any az
rangement of this important branch OF their
commerce, such is the disposition OF the par
ties that each will view any regulations, Which
the other may make respecting II, I'D The most
friendly light.
By the fifth article OF the Convention con-
cluded on the Goth of October, 1918. It was
stimulated that the differences which had art
sen between the two governments, Win re-
gard to the true intent and meaning ct The hith
article OF the treaty oil Client, in relation to
the carrying away, 10y British officers. oil
slaves from the United States, after the ex-
change of the notifications OF the treaty OF
peace, should be referred to the decision o,
some friend Y sovereign or state, to be named
for that purpose The Minister of the Uni
led States ha, been instructed 10 name TO the
British government foreign sovereign, the
common friend of both parties, TOR the decI-
sion of this question. The answer OF that 60
vernnient to the proposal, when received,
will indicate the further measure TO be pur-
sued on the part of the United States.
Although the pecuniary embarrassments
which affected various parts OF the Union du-
ring the latter part OF the preceding year,
have, during the present. been considerably
augmented, and still continue to exist, the
receipts into the Treasury 10 the 3Oth OF Sep
tember lat, have amounted 10 100000
dollars. After detraying the current expen-
ces of the government, including the interest
and reimbursement OF The public debt, pay
able to that period, all ounting to Ia, 100000
dollars, there remained in the Treasury on
that day more than 2 100000 dollars, which
with The sums receivable during the remain
der of the year, will exceed the current de-
mand> upon the Treasury for the same period.
The causes which have tended 10 diminish
the public receipts, could not tail TO have a
corresponding effect upon the revenue which
has accrued upon impoSts and tonnage, during
the three first quarters OF the present year
1t is, however, asccrained that Inc duties
which have been secmed during that period,
exceed l3, 600, GOO dollars, and those OF the
whole year will probably amount to S3,OOO,-
00C dollars.
For the probable receipts of the next year,
refer you to the statements which VIII be
Transmitted from the Treasury, which will
enable you to Judge whether further provision
he necessary.
The great reduction in the price OF the
principal articles OF domestic growth, winch
has occurred during the present year, and the
consequent fill in tie price OF labor, appa-
renly so favorable TO the success OF domestic
manufacture, have not shielded them against
olhel causes adverse to their prosperity
The pecuniary embarrassment which have
so deeply affected the commercial interests
Of the nation, have been no less adverse to
ouI manufacturing establishments, IN several
sections Of the UEion.
The great reduction OF the currency which
the banks have been constrained TO make, IN
order to continue specie payments, and the
yitiated character OF ii where such reductions
have not been attempted, instead OF placing
within the reach of these establishments The
pecuniary aid necessary to avail themselves
of the advantages resulting from the reduction
of the prices Of the raw materials and OF la
Dor, have compelled the banks to withdraw
FROM them portion OF the capital heretofore
advanced 10 them. That aid which has been
refused by the banks, has not been obtained
from other sources, owing to the loss OF lndi-
vilua confidence, from the ta;urcs which
have recently occurred IN some o! our prnc,-
pal commercial cities.
An additional cause OF the depression OF
these establishments, may probably be found
in the pecuniary embarrassment which have
al trI..S A ~ hirh
our commerce has been principally prosecu-
ted.
Their manufactures, for the want of ready
or profitable market at home, have been ship
ped by the manufacturers to the y. States.
and. in many instances, sold at price below
their current value at the place OF manutac-
lure. Although, this practice may, from ITS
nature, be considered temporary or crnhn-
gent, ii is not on that account less injurious in
i,s effects Uniformity in the demand and
price OF an article. Is highly desirable 10 The
domestic manufacturer.
1t is deemed of great importance to give
encouragement TO our domestic msnuisCtu-
rers. In wha manner the evils adyerteG 10
may he remedied, and how far il may be
practicable, in other respects, TO Afford to
them further encouragement, paying Que re-
gard to all the other great Interests OF the ma
| ton, is submitted to the wisdom OF Congress.
The survey of the coast for the es-
Enlistment Of Qualifications is TOW
nearly completed, and considerable pro-
gross has been made IN the collection of
materials FIR the construction OF for
tiacalions in the GUl ph Of Mexico and
in the Chesapeake BAY. The works