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WHIMSICAL CONFLICT.

II would be we'll for society. if all
duellists were to find themselves in the
same predicament as did the the celebra
ted poet, Dr.. Akenside, and a gentle.
man ofthe bar. by the name o. Ballow.
A challenge had passed from the former
but they did moi get into the field !;
for one would not consent to fight in the
morning, and the other, was equally
determined not to do so in the evening!
The one wished to fall in blaze of
glory, mingled with the brilliant rays
of the rising sun. a very fanciful and
poetic notion and the other, with per-
haps an equal degree Of poetic feeling
AMI imagination. thought the shades of
eve more congenial with the work of
death and the hour of dissolution
Whether serious or affected, the differ
ence was perhaps happy one for the
lovers Of literature, who might other
wise have lost the keen and inexpresy L.
BILE delight which ever flows from the
perusal of Akenside's pleasures Of Ina
ginati0n---a work which will charm
and instruct mankind through every
age, so long as learning. taste, and ge-
MUS, shall have yotary or fayorite
to relish SO rich banquet. The hand
of blood, that had deprived tile republic
of letters of that Incompatible poem,
would have we'll deserved everlasting
exccration. Plough Boy.
From the National Intetigencer.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The Speaker laid before the house GER
tain Documents relating to the Cruize OF the
sloop of war Ontario which were ordered
to lie on the table.
Mr.. Williams of North Carolina, from
the committee OF claims, made an uniavora-
bic report on the petition OF VIM. Harris !;
which was read and committed.
Mr., Silsbee from the comn it ee on naval
affairs, to whom was referred the petition
of capt. Samuel G. Reid, in behalf and the
other officers and crew of the private arm
ed brig Gen. Armstrong, made report adj
verse to the prayer thereof. (which was read
and OF .cred 10 lie on the table.
Mr., Sllsbee, from the same committee, al
SO made an unfayorable report on the petit
ton of John Kenrick which was twice
read and committed.
Mr.. Pindall submitted the following re-
solution
Resolved, That committee be appoint
ed to enquire into the expediency of pro-
yiding by law for the payment of the PEN
sions in The counties, parishes, or townships
in which the'pensioners reside.
On the question to agree to this resolu-
ton, it was determined in the negative.
Onmotion of Mr.. Cooke, it was
Resolved, That the Secretary Of the trea-
sury be directed to transmit to this house an
account Of the annual receipts and expen-
diiures Of the department for Indian at
|3fairs within the District of Columbia, from
its establishment to the present time (; with
tatement oil the nature and extent Of the
CONTRACTS entered into, and with whom |; al
so the amount OF monies due to the said esta-
blishment, and by whom due.
Mr. A Smyth OF Virginia, from the COM
mittee on Military affairs, made an unfavo-
rable report on the petition Of Anthony
Gale. which was cancufred in. I,
Mr.. Smyth, from the same committee.
who were instructed to enquire into the
expediency OF providing by law for the al
lowance OF bounty land TO soldiers who en-
listedain thelate war, and who procured
substitutes, made report thatit is notex
pedient 10 provide for the allowance Of the
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From the National InteAigencsr.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
HOUSE oFREpREsENTATIyEs.

=
Friday, .9prit7.
Mr.. Livermore, fr IN the committee
on the post office and post roads, who
were instructed to enquire into the sub
iect, reported bill for the relief OF the
widow of John Heaps, who being en-
pioyed as a carrier of the mail of the
United States, and having the mail in
his custody, was beset by r'lti@ns and
murdered; Which was twice read and
committed.
MIR. Williams of North Carolina,
made unfavorable reports on the petit
tions of James Stevens. Samuel Carroll
Eph. +. Gilbert, Matthew z. Quester,
Elias Ransom, Martin Kennedy, Ro
bert Sewall, and James Simpson; which
were seyerally ordered to lie on the ia
bic.
Mr.. Cook moved that the House do
now proceedto consider the bill autho-
rizing the Governor Of Illinois to oh
/ tain certain abstracts ofland from Ger
tain public Offices and thequestion be-
I ing taken, the House refused now to
consider the same.
Mr.. Barbour moved that the House
do now proceed to consider the amend
ment which he yesterday submitted to
the standing rules and orders Of the
House and the question; being taken
thereon, it was decided in the mega
tive.
The bill from the Senate, for the re-
| lief of Certain sufferers by the late fire
at Savannah, was read third time as
amended, and passed.
The bill for the relief of Walter
| Charming was read third time and
! finally passed.
The bill for the relief of John Steel,
was read a third time, passed and sent
to the Senate for concurrence.
! Tue following bills, which originated
with the committees Of this House, to
| Wit:
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oMMUNlcATIoN.

1 regret, Mr.. Editor, III common with my
countrymen, the untimely death of our va
liant naval officer. late, the pride OF our fleet,
and the terror pr our foe.--the manner OF his
fall, however, cannot but be thought luck
less for his fame--an inglorious proof that be
possessed not at ali times that self command
which pre-eminently distinguishes the yir-
tuous hero from the impassioned SOLDIER
His life was, and might have continued
greatly useful to his country his death has
deprived herof his services, filled her with
grief, and doomed his family to wretched-
ness, the tairest laursls won by victory have
been bllghted even whilst bis funeral obse-
quies were performing, amid the loud roar
OF artillery, and the busy hustle of empty
pageantry.-How yainto decry the odious
custom of duelling, how unayailiug the en-
deavol TO prevent our giddy youth from
shedding each others blood, whilst the fash
ionable practice is more encouraged than
condemned Towards an avowed enemy,
proof was mol wanting that none was Drawer,
none less fearless, than he who has just been
ccnsigu'd 70 the tomb OF kalorama, with all
the real sorrow which grateful and affectio-
nate hearts coa..d feel and, this should have
sulRced without that splendour of parade.
due only 10 the soldier when he falls for bis
country.
The worlds opinion, the brave comman.
der of the frigate United States has been
afraid to hazard the commands Of the grea1
Ruler Of the Universe ne was fearless in
disobeying To his real friends this ha.
caused The severest. the unkindsst cut Of all
Hadhe fallen in glorious conflict with his
countIy's foe, still protecting the star
spanglsd banner rhich had waved trium-
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On Thursday lIorning, the 9Th inst. VIII
LIAM SHALrO STUART, Esq. died at
Arlington House, Abe seat fhis brother Mr..
Gusts, and on the Saturday following was
buried at Ossian Hall.
Mr.. Stuart was the eldest son OF the late
DIR. David Stuart. His mind, embellisheo
by the early familiarity with classical learn
ina 10 which this enlightened guide bad In
,rv,iuced him, was strengthened by the ha-
bits Of curiosity and Investigation that cha
ia -terized his subsequent studies. Though
his character was fully developed to his IN
Inmates only, yetthe most careless obser-
yation de tected in its features on which It
delighted to look longer. His soul was IN
habited by the qualities that have made the
name OF Virginian--the emphatic descrp-
ton of honorable sentiments by genera
sity which sel6shness could not alloy, Inte-
gritty which temptation could not tonch, ana
feelings as tender as his principles were hrm.
Though contelnplative disposition had IN
vested him with an air OF melancholy, 1t was
a melancholy neither despondent nor mo-
rose. His demeanor was remarkable for an
,.rbanity which aptly indicated the amlable-
ness Of his heart for a frahkness that never
soughened into inciviity, and prudence IN
which insincerity had no share.
In the maturity Of manhood he was driven
70 the grave by pulmonary disease, of which
the appearance was sudden and the progress
rapid. Though the gradual approaches, by
which many subjects of this malady are con-
Quoted to death, and afforded opportunities
Of rejection, were thus refused to Mr.. Stu
art, he was not unprepared. The retrospect
OF his actions was undarkened by remorse.
and as he had lived without guilt be died
without fear.
In the recollection Of the virtues which III
duced this resignation, the numerous and
distinguished relatives who survive him may
regard his death, not as misfortune 70 De
walled, but as an event opening avenues oil
hope aud happiness ;--as an avoidance OF
the evils that constitute the gloomy herr
tage of man ;-of sickness and disappolat-
ment, of the Vaccinations OF enmlty and
the treachery Of friendship. OF bitter grIeis
and wearisome pleasures. Since iron all OF
these NO protracted life is exempt, those
who can leave world abundant as the pre-
seat in desolate scenes, with an expectation
osrest in the other, may well reckon death,
like wise antient, among the dement's OF
nature. That such IS the destiny OF the m
diyidual who has been sketched, It would
betemerity 10 affirm; but the hope is per-
mitied by his practical observance OF inst
creed wnlch in all its truth and charity and
loyeliness, breaches "good will TO men,
and promises the rewards Of heaven to the
yirtuous. The portrature OF his character
may incite the emulation OF his survivors -
in their Judgments he has no interest, Tor to
the soothings of praise bis ear is now deaf
and his heart Is cold.
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A bill for tie relief'of Jacob Konka-
pot and others, of the nation Of Sto s7. !
bridge Indians.
The bin for the relief # Y, Elkanah
Finney ~.
The bill sfor;the relief Of James Mac.
KAY, Of tile territory Of Missouri
The hill for the relief Of fieldlng
Jones;
The bill Tor the srcliefof Capt. Stan
ton SlloIcs; - Z,
The bin for the reliefof John Wells;
The bill for the relief Of Beck 9
The bill Cor the relief Of Lewis 10
semi de Beanlieu;
The bill for the relief Of Christopher
The bill for the relief Of Samuel b.
Beall;
The bill confirming the title OF the
Mohiccan or Stockbridge tribe Of In
Idians;
The bill for the.relief Of certain set
tiers in the State of Illinois, wb0reside
within the yincennes Land District;
The bill for tho relief OF Martha
Flood;
The bill ror the relief Of Charles A.
Jones, and Richard Bnckner, jr. all
ministrators of William Jones
The bill for the relief Of the heirs
and representatives Of Isaac Melchior,
deceased;
The bill for the relief Of William
Coffin and others
The bill for the relief Of james
Merrill
The bill for the relief of John D.
Garter;
The bill for the relief Of William
King;
The bill for the relief Of Jos. w.
Skinner
The bill for the relief Of John B.
Regnier;
The bill for the relief of John Law
and Jonathan ElIiot, citizens Of Wash
ington;
these bills seyerally passed through
committees of the whole, ard were o.
dered to be engrossed for third read
ing, with the exception Of the two fol-
lowing:
The bill confirming the title of the
Mohiccan and Stockbridge tribe Of In
dians, and
Tie bril- for the relief Of William
King;
The two last we're ordered to lie on
the table.
After getting through SO much bust.
ness Gas much as we ever recollect to
have been transacted in one day y
The House adjourned.
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documents were ordered tosoe pFIh'cd
and
The House adjourned.
SENATE. K
Monday, .aprii 10. &
+ Mr.. Barbour, Of Va. submitted the fol-
lowing resolutions for consideration
Resolved That the federal government is
government Of limited powers; md can
r;ghtfully exercise such only as are express
" given it by the constitution, or such as
are properly incident to an express power,
and necessary to its execution.
Resolved. That Congress cannot consti.
tutionally pass any law concerning the press:
and therefore that tie sedition act was =
paIpable assumption of power. directly al
variance as we'll with the spirit as the letter
Of the constitution.
Resolved, That where the people OF the
United States are endamaged in their pro-
perry by unconstitutional exercises OF autho-
rity. and such damage can be fixed with GER
tainty, the sufferers are entitled TO indem-
nity. if it can be done without hazardlng
the public welfare.
Resolved, therefore, That the amount
of fines collected under the sedition act,
should be refunded 10 those from whom
they were exacted and that the bill now
pending before the Senate, for the relief Of
Matthew Lyon, be re-committed TO the
committee which brought il in, with instruc-
t;ons so to amend it as TO embrace all SUCH
cases.
Mr.. Barbour introduced these resolutions
from conviction long entertained, that the
principle advanced was correct, and that u
was right 10 make general provision ior all
cases coming within the purview OF the re-
solutions, instead of legislating for them IN
dividuaIly, as they were presented tor re-
lief.
The resolutions lie upon the table.
The nineteen bills passed by the house OF
Representatives on Saturday, were receiv-
ed, severally twice read, and referred to
various committees, to consider and report
thereon.
On motion Of Mr.. Horsey, the Senate took
up The bill to renew and amend the char
Ter of the city of Washington, and spent
some time in discussing various provisions OF
the bill, and amendments offered TO them
After making some progress, the bill was
laid by until tomorrow. and
The Senate took up the report of the
judiciary committee on the claim OF John
H. Piatt, and the bill for his relief. The
Senate continued until half past 4'clock IN
laborious discussion Of the various cir
cumstances involved in the consideration OF
this claim. Finally, the bill was ordered
TO be engrossed for third reading, BY yeas
and nays-24 to II 3 and
The Senate adjourned.
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Saturdgu. .apriL 8,

~ ~ II
Mr.. Kent, from the committee on the
District of Columbia. reported bill tc
alter the times of the session of The Cir
cult and District Courts in the District
of Columbia.
Mr.. Sergeant from Judiciary COM
mittee, to whom was referred the petit
ton Of Peter Cardelli, reported a bill
to encourage the art Of making new
models and casts of busts, and other
things therein mentioned.
These bills were twice read and com
miited. s.
Nj. S. also reported a bill for the re.
lief of Susannah Stewart ; which was
twice read and ordered to lie OH the ia
BILE.
Mr.. Smith of Maryland from the
committee of ways and means, report
ed bill for the relief Of Daniel Bick-
ley and Catharine Clark, administra-
trix of John Clark deceased; which was
twice read and committed.
On motion Of Mr.. Linn, it was
Resoived, That the committee on
Military Affairs be directed to enquire
into the expedicncy ofproviding by law
a more effectual remedy to prevent
Dueliing in the Army All: Navy OF the
United States, and in the District OF
Columbia. !.
The following bills were received
from the Senate, viz. bill providing
for the better organization of The Urea.
sury Department" bill g further to
amend the judicial system'of the United
States a bill g tor the relief of the le-
cal representatives Of Tench Francis,
deceased These bills We're severalIy
twice read. and referred to commit
tees.
The House took up the message Of
the Senate asking a conference upon
the disasrecing votes of the two Houses
on tic second amendment proposed by
the Senate to tile Military Appropria-
ton bill for the year 1920 and the
House determined to insist Oh its disa
greement to the said amendment, and
also agreed to appoint committee Of
conference thereon.
The bills which were yesterday or
dered to be engrossed for a third read
ling, were severaIly read a third time
and passed, excepting that for the re-
lief Of John Wells, which was recon-
mitted.
she Speaker laid before the House a
letter from the Secretary OF the Navy,
transmitting a report, in obedience to
| resolution &c the House of the SOth
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presents, sc. which may have bceilfc7
ccelyed by Capt. Biddlc, from SpanislI,
officers insthe Pacific While command
ing tile Ontario in that sea, &c. Which 9
documents were ordered to be printed !;
and
The House adjourned.
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As perfect uniformity 10 the cutting and
making the cloths will add much to the ap,
pearanee Of the students, Captain 3 would
be clad to have this wo:k all executed az the
Academy. where excellent workmen will be
provided. and where it is believed, lean be
done on as reasonable terms as at any other
place. CAPTAIN P. would also be highly graz
fified to see all his pupils clothed ID do!aes-
tic manufactures. Bills Of any OF the New
England banks also Of the banks OF the city
of New Z ork, Of Albany, Troy, and Lam
singburg. OF, the banks in the city OF fhila-
deIphia. and of the United States bank, OF
any 81. its branches, will be received IN pay
ment for Academic expenses. Drafts on ti,e
New. England banks, on the banks OF the
State of New York above mentioned, and
the United States bank or ifs branches 70 New
England or New York, will likewise De re-
ceived. as
be pleased to insert the foregoing ~ thell
respective papers, will confer ansobligatlon
on Capt. P. and may perhaps at the same
time benefit the public.
march 8 uon'o
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Charles Scott,
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u ETURNS his sincere thanks to bis
L Afriends and the public generally, and in
forms them that he sil continues TO keep
private entertainment at his new establish.
ment on the south side of King street, be-
tween the Diagonal Pump and Butts and Cay
woods Flour Stere--having thirteen rooms
handsomely furnished, independent Of the
front room now occupied as grocery store,
enables him to accommodate number of
Gentlemen ard Ladies, either by the day or
week--having also new stable furnished
with good hay and grain. and attended by a
.ostler that is well acquainted with his bust
ness. is great inducement for travellers to
stop, as horses will be taken by the day,
week or month at reduced prices.-T Three
more genteel boarders can be accommodated
atl50 dollars per. year. have good Sc
cond hand Gig, with plated harness, and
Horse, which will be sold for one half their
value for the cash, or will be sold Tor good
paper or goods at their real value.
Marchg eoaw.
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OF THE
Declaration of Independence,

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THE
Declaration Of Independence

VKZE have no authentic copy OF this most
wv important state paper, the very basis
that supports the proud column OF American
liberty; none, at least, on which the eye o!
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The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every proyi-
sion il contains has been trampled upon by
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each more splendid than its predecessor
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