Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-13

IgnCy has Ordereu fiici 10 tio-e sohei'"o'
has convinced the Undersigned that they
are wholly unauthorized by him. Under
these circumstances, Why permit the 'repe-
tition OF abuses which are SO easily pre-
vented OF remedied;such vexatIons produce
great inconven;epces to his excellency as
we'll as the undersigned, by the constant
calls for relief which become necessary
they excite also, the most angry feelings
between two nations, who ought to cherish
a cordial and reciprocal friendship The
Undersigned thereupon proposes, tha'
general order be given to permit all such
mariner. as shall be furnished with his cert1-
icate of their citizenship and actual agree
nent in the service Of North American ships
to pass and repass freely about the la"tu'
affairs of their respective vessels. If this
proposal should be adopted, the under
signed will Immediately prepare suitable
certificates. in the language OF his country
which he will grant under bis signature and
seal, to such individuals as shall be found
on the strictest investigation to merit the
same.
The undersigned confidently hopes that
this or any other measure tending to pro-
mote mutual good will between The two ma
tons, will be readily adopted by his excel
lency the governor and captain general OF
Buenos ASres.
The undersigned takes this opportunity to
renew to the secretary Of the governor and
Treasury, the assurance of bis highest con-
sideration and respect.
Signed /. M. FORBES.
Decree ofths honorable .Junta Of Repre-
seatatives.
The honorable Junta has considered in
several sessions the important business sub
mitted to your exceIlency to their de|ibera.
ton, grounded on various and repeated So
licitations Of Don Felix Alzaga, colonel OF
the regiment de ordtn to compel foreigners
residing in this city and province. to aid
With their services, in consideration OF the
circumstances OF the country whose pro-.
lection they enjoy.
This honorable junta had infinitely inves-
tigated to its foundation, the perverse and
insulting disdain, with which said foreign
ers disobey the various orders emanating
from the goyemmen nj relative 10 themselves,
and paradise measures most important to the
interesting objects committed to your excel
lency's charge to which they owe every
res pect and consideration. 1t has been Pc
netrated therefore with the imperious neces-
sity of adopting a general plan which by the
establishment of permanent order In that
particular for the future. may serve as a
guide for your excelIebcy, and prevent the
nconyemency resulting from, such opposition
To this purpose il has agreed to enact as
law the following articles:
| 1. Every foreigner. having shop. Pulpe-
ria, or store for retailing provisions, being
an owner Of landed property. or exercising
any art or profes sion, must be enlisted in The
local corps, and in future will be subject 10
all the duties which citizens OF his class
bear.
2. All merchants who have houses of bu-
siness established, together with their clerks
are comprehended in the preceding decree.
8. Strangers in general are equally COM
pretended, be what may their business or
occupation, having been resident two years
together in the country.
4. Foreigners who refuse TO fulfil the du-
ties imposed by the society which admits
and protects them will be compelled to
their observance during their residence in
the country, the government being respon-
sible for the exac. and punctual performance
of this resolution.
5. All foreigners non residents shall also
be obliged to afford 10 Tue country their SER
vices which the government may deem alb.
solutely necessary to preserve it from the
Imminent danger with which it is threatened,
without losing sight Of the considerations
which they deserve and merit, aud the in
terests Of the state demand.
This Honorably Junta, has also resolved
to return to your excelency the papers of
this important affair, that in conformity with
the said articles, the solicitations and instan-
ces OF the said Colonel OF the Regiment de
Orden, may be acted upon, all which com.
municate to your Excellency for your infor,
nation and performance. God preserve