American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18

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go nrnnospd was the same MS that offered last
-. and contemplated reduction, at the expra
n IL one year, of the present duty, IRON 90 to 70
onts AM, the next to 10 cents. 80 Tar as the
,o.ult would affect his State. il would be benc-
cc;ol: because the saltcd provisions which were
nnt down with imported salt would beara coinpet
ian with those of any country and. therefore.
he prosperity Of that branch OF trade. IT was re-
nnste to obtain the imported article. 1t now
,.mc nm the Ohio in steamboats, and was procured,
although at high rate. TO lower the duty would
nnt iniure the manufacture. while it would protect
10 reople from those combinations by which cap.
ists were able to raise the prices to all exobtant
height. The bill was then read the first time.
H. Uavnp n, esented the memorial of Susan De-
catur. widow Of Commodore Stephen Decatur,
waving compensation for the destruction Of the
Irisate Philadelphia. in the Bay of IripoI. Re-
ierred to the Committee on Naval AFFAIRS.
Mr. johnson, of Kentucky, introduced bill for
Tho preservation and repair of the Cumberland
Road winch was read, and ordered to second
reading.
Mr. MARKS introduced bill to make approprla-
t;ons for the construction Of a BreakWofer near
thc mouth Of Delarare Bay; which was read, and
ordered to a second reading
Various portions of the Message, communicates.
y the President of the United States at the com
nencement of the Session. were referred to their
respective Committees. -
Mr. Johnson, of Kentucky introduced bill for
Me relief &c the Columbian College, in the District
4 # Columbia, which, after short explanation from
Mr. j. of the objects Of the bill was read, and or
,!ered to second reading.
Mr. Eaton offered the following resolution:
which was agreed to:
Bcsofred That the Committee on Finance in
aurc into tho cxpedency Of admitting and allow
Ing drawback, at the Island OF Key West, on
soo,s wares. merchandises, and articles brought
there from any Other than foreign port or place.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.
Sixty-fye petitions were presented this day; a
mong others. =
By Mr. Cambrplpn---Of the Sugar Refners Of
New York. for an increase of the drawback on
Refined Sugar exported, to six cents pound
Referred to the Committee Of Ways and Means
rs Mr. Hamiiton-- OF Mrs Susan Decatur. wld-
ow of the late Commodore Stephen Decatur, Tor
The COMPENSATION which she conceycs her late hus-
band wa. Justly entitled to for the destruction, IN
Tie harbour Of rripoli. Of the tigatc Philadelphia
then recently captured by the iripohtans, Wnle
under the command OF Captain Wm. baihorlu9e
Referred to the Committee on Naval AFFAIRS.
By Mr. Lumpiia--0f the Board Of Managers OF
the Dant,st General Missionary Convention for the
United States, asking that certain lands may bp
sol anart on Elk Horn River, beyond the Council
Rims. far such tribes Of Indians, now within the
Od states. as may be disposed to remove, and
that proyigion may be made for the education OF
the Indian youth Referred to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
On motion Of Mr. Liringston it was
Rpsolred That the Committee on Commerce be
directed to inquire and report on the expectancy
,r 6tinr out one ar more vessels to cruise ot the
coast uf the United States for the purpose OF FUR
n,hnr aid and supplies to vessels in distress du.
ring Tie Indictment season OF the year.
1 On motion Of Mr. Everett, it was
Resoirpd, That Committee OF three members
4 be anpnntcd who, with three members OF the Sc
4 nate TO be appointed by that body shall nave me
4 d,rect;ou Of the money appropriated for the pur-
chase Of books and maps for the use Of the two
Houses Of Congress.
On motion Of Mr. Blake it was
Besolred. That the Committee on Roads and
Canals be instructed to inquire into the expedien-
CIV Of appropriatins portion OF the rents winch
Y have accrued TO the United States from the Lead
Mines on Fever River. in the state OF ILLINOIS, to
\ the opcninc of road from said mines to NiSg'ns
\ Ferry, on the Mississippi river; and to the I'M
nrovement of the navigation Of the Mississippi riv-
\ or from said lead mines to the city OF st LOUIS, IN
I the State of Missouri.
Mr LINE asked and obtained leave to introduce
1 the following bill:
4 Be it enacted, &c. That from and after the
I third day Of March, one thousand eight hundred
4 and thirty three and after the min census shai
have been taken. the appointment OF the reprcse.n
,ation shall be in the ratio OF one Representative
Tor every sixty thousand persons IN each State com
puted according TO the rule prescribed by the Con
sttntion OF the United States
The hill was twice read, and committed to ;
Committee of the Whole on the state Of the Uni
on.
Thursday, DECEMBER 10.
IN SENATE.
Mr. johnson, Of Kentucky, from the Select Com
mittce. to which was referred the Bill to provld
for the abolition Of Imprisonment Tor Debt, report
rd lie same with amendments; and, on motion Q