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every auflkin the
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out delay nrccate th^ord^p^Sj^Suert^^l
hfeW be it further enacted, That
of military llorcs,keepers
of magTziens and arsenals, (hall, half yearly,
make correct returns ro the comtnffliay gen*
crafof ordrtanqc of all military fiorcs that they
rcfpectiycly have in charge ; and that the
afliitant-convinissa'y.genetai of ordnance, the
commiflari s and afiflant deputies lhall
faithfully, and without delay, execute all or
ders that fhali be iflded by the'Secretary for
die Department of War, the commanding
'general, in lime of war, of any coips, camp,
or garrison, or of the comuiiftaTy.general ot
ordnance, in their respective departments, by
vjrtue of this act.
Sec. 9. And be it further enabled, That
the commifl >ry general of ordhance Ih ;ll make
a correct report of the artificers sml ia'oorc.s
from time to time n, ami
transmit the same to the adjutant,grnerai.
See* 10, And he it further exacted, 1 hat,
the defraying the expense (hat may he incur
red in the execution of this aft, the sum of
twenty thousand dollars be, and the same is,
hereby appropriated, to be paid oaf of any
money in th« Treasury not otherwise appro,
(mated.,
& CLAY,,
Speaker of the Hoyfe of Rep^efeutat'rves.
W*VL H. CRAWFORD,
PreJlJent of Senate pro .tempore,
Miv 14, 1812. d
Approved.
TAMES M ' mw.
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. FOREIGN XEW&
. A•• -—— ■ r **~’ ■ T " . i:-M
treaty of Peace be i ween g.
BRITAIN AND RUSSIA.
Article 1. Th' ir slull be between his
Majesty the Emperor of all the Rossi as,
and his Majesty the King of the United
Xingdompf Great Britain-and Ireland their
heirs and successors, and between- their
Kingdoms and adjects respectively,, a
firm, true and inviolable peuet, and a sin
'cfcre and perfect union and amity ; so that
from this moment, all subjects of disagree
merit that may have subsisted between
them shall cease.
2. The relations of amity and commerce
between the two countries shall'be re-esta
blished on each side, on the (qoling of the.
most favoured nations.
3. If, in the resentment,-of the present
re-establishment of peace and good under
standing between the two countries, any
power whatsoever shall make war upon his
Imperial Majesty or his Britanic Majesty,
the two contracting Sovereign? agree to act
in support of each other, for the dqe main
tenance and security Os their, respective
kingdoms.
4. The two high contracting,pa-ties re
serve to themselves to establish a proper
understanding and adjustment as soon as
possible, with respect to all m iters which
may concern their eventual interests, poli
tical as well as coi mercial
5. The present Treaty shall be ratified
by tlie.two contracting parties, and the rati
fications shall be exchanged in six weeks or
sooner, if possible.
And for the due performance of the Same
We sig.i, |u virtue of full powers, and have
signed the pr s»nt treaty of peace, and have
hereunto affixed our. seals.
Done at Oreino, on the (6th »18th) July,
] g 12 ' -X
* SUCHTELEN, (L. S.)
PAUL BARON DE NICOLA.
EDWARD THORNTON, (L. S.)
After euffitknily examining the Articles
of the; present Treaty of P :ace, we approve
of the same, which we now confirm, and by
these presents most solemnly ratify, in all
its tenor ;-promising on our Imperial part,
for iis and our successors, to observe and
execute, inviolably, -every thing tha't has
been mentioned and repeated in the said
treaty of Peace. In witness whereof We
have signed with our own hand this impe*
rifd ratification, and have thereto affixed the
st;al of our Empire. t
Done, at. Lameuroi Ostrow, the Ist of
>August, lfil.2 K . and AWfllfih year of our
rti£n.
‘(Signed) i
ALEXANDER.
(Countersigned) Count. ROMANZOW
PARLIAMENT INTELLIGENCE*
House of Loids, Monday, JVc/u. SD. ’
This day the hufiuefs of »jie sefliort com
menced with tbc usual formalities. Soon af
ter two o’clock, Hi# Royal Highness the
Peince Regent arrived at the House, attended
by the great officers of Gate, fee. when, the
niembeis of the House of Commons being
called in, His Royal Highness was pleased to
deliver the following speech from the throne;
* MV 1 ; AND CENTLtMKN, v
It is *'i'h ’.be deeped concern that I am
obliged to announce to you, at the opening of
this Parliament, the continuance of his M«j
alimented indispp and the diminu-
fWcraoft anxious-
Bl has induce^
of meet
ing you after the late elections. lam per
suaded you, w4M cordially participate in the
satisfaction which I derive from the improve
ments of our prospects during the coutfc of
the present year.
The valor and intrepidity displayed by his
Myjcfty’s forces, and those of his al!te/,,in the
Peninsula, on so many occasions during this
campaign, and the consummate flgll and
judgement with which the operations have
been conducted by General the Marquis of
Wellington, have led to consequences of the
uemoft,importance to the common cause.
By transfer ting the war into {he interior of
Spain, and by the glorious and ever rue mor a
Ulc victory obtained at Salamanca, he has
compelled the enemy, to raifie the seige of Ca.
diz, and file Southern. Provinces of that King
ed been delivered from the power and
arms of France.
Although I cannot but regret that the cf.
forts of the enemy, combined with a view tp
one groat operation, haverendcredit necessary
to withdraw font the siege of Burgos, and to
evacuate Madrid, Itir the purpose of concen.
trating the main body of she Allied Forces j
these eirBjrtB*of the enerm have, nevecthclcfv
been attended, with important sacrifices on
their part, which must ina'er tally contribute to
extend the refmnces, and facilitate the exer
tions of thr Spamfh Nation, v ,
I am coufidrnt i may rclv on vmir, deter
-1 mi nation to continue, to ?fford every ah} in
support of a contest, which has first g*ven to
the Continrm of Europe the example of per
severing and auccefsfcl refinance to the powej
of France, and on which not only the indepen.
dence of ths nafioqs cf tht'Pcoinfula, but the
heft intereft* of His Majcfty’s dominions es
scn:iaUy depend.
I have great plcafurc in cemmonicatihg to
von, that the relations of peace and friend,
(hip have been rrfiored between his Maiefty
1 aod the Court of Sto Peter fb jrg and Stock.
I holm.
i have directed copies of the Treaties to
be laid before you*,
]n a con rest for his o w rigbs,
and for the independence of hi* dominions,
the Emperor of, Ruffla has had to opp.fe a
large proportion of .the military power of the
French povcrnment,;dTtfted by bs Allies, and
hj the Tributary Stales dependent upon it*
The ft finance which he has oppr.fcd to so
formidable a combina;ion, cannot fail to, cit,
cite sen'tments cf Jaftipg adoration.
By hi* own
by the zeal and difiaifreftednefs of a 1 rarks
t'f hia subjects; and by .the gallantry, firmnefs.
and intrepidity of hi# forces, (W prebtmptu
ous cxpccrations of the cdymy have been sig
nally disappointed. i
The enthusiasm of the Ruffian nation has
increased with-thc difficulties of the eonteft,
and with the dangers whh which they Were
surrounded. They have submitted to saert.
ficcs .pf which there arc few examples in the
, hilfory of tho world j and I indulge the con
fident hope, that the determined perfeveranee
of His Imperial 'Majefty will be c-owned
with ultimate sacccfsj and that this,eonteft
in its result will have the effect of’aftablilh.
ing, upon a foundation nsvcr to be fh*kpn,
the security and .indepSndcnc* of the Ruffian
empire. >
The proof "cf confidence which I have re.
ceiyed from His Imperial Majefty,in themca.
sure which he has adapted offending his fleets
to the port* of this country, is in the highest
degree gratifying tome; and His Imperial
Mrj*fty may mod folly rely on my fixed* de
termination to afford him the tnuft cordial
support iu-clks great, eonteft in which he is'
eng iged. ,
1 base the satisfaction ftmhefr to acquaint
you, that 1 have concluded a treaty with His
Sicilian Majesty, «uppleh«niary to rfie treaties,
of 1 Soft.and iSoq.v
- As soon a# the ratifications ffiall have been
exchanged, 1 wiil dyrctl a copy, of this, UeaLj
to be laid before you,
My bas.bcen toprovide ; for the more
extensive'application of the military force of
the Sicilan Government to efferuive operati
ons; a tneafure which, combined with the li
beral and enlightened principles which happi.
ly prevail in the Councils of His Sicilian Ma
jeftj, is calculated, I trust, to augment b»'
power and retburces, and at the tame lime,
to render them cffentiaßy. serviceable to the
common cause.
*1 oc DwcLratign us War by the Govern,
ynene of ih? plates of America was on.
Ci»Cumftanccs, which might have affnded
a reasonable expectation, that the a uicabie
relations between the two nations'would not
be long interupted. It is with sincere regret
that 1 am obliged to acquaint yon that the
conduct alfd pretensions of that government
have hitherto prevented the conclusion? of any
pacific arrangement.
Theii measures of hoftiHty havdieen prin
cipally directed against the adjoining British
Provinces, and every effort has been made to
seduce the inhahitats of than from their alle
giance to His Majefly.
The ptoois, however, which I hive rccciv.
ed of loyalty and attachment ftocn His M<ij»
efty’s subjects in North America arc highly
latisfaciory.
The attofcpts of the enemy to invade Up
per Canada have not only proved abortive,
bat by the judicious arrangements of the Guv
ernor.Genetal, andby the flcill and dtcifisn
with which the military operations have been
Conducted, the force of the enemy fffemblcd
for the puipofc in one quarter have been com
pelled to capitulate, and in another have been
compbetely defeated.
' My best efforts arc not wanting tor the re
ftotation of ihe relations of peace snd amity
between the two countriesbut until this
ObjeCf can be ft* tarried without sacrificing the
maritime rights oiGreat Britain. Iftiallrc
ly upon .your cordial support in a vigorous
prosecution of 'he war.
Gentlemen of it he Hon/ftf Commons, >'- ■
X have direCiet! the
vices of the ensuing year to belaid before
you, and 1 entertain no doubt of vour rcadi.
Rtfs to fumifli furh TupplieS as m.iy enable
me to provide for the great interests com
mitted to my charge,, and afford the bed
profpcdf of bringing the contest in which
hit Mtjefty is engaged to afucccfdul termi
nation.
My Lo'ds and Gdnlhmen,
Tlk- g expiration of the cbarac
icr of th* lull-India Company renders it
necefLry that 1 liquid call your early
tion to the propriety of providing effi,finally
for the future government of the provinces
of India,
In considering thte variety of interests
which are connected with ihis'importam mb-,
I rely on your wisdom for making such
an arrangement as may belt promote the pros
peiity of ihe British p iTfli ms in rhat qu tr.
ter, and at the same tin>.c secure the greatest
advantages to ibe commerce and tc venue of
hhi Majesty’s dominions, 4
I have derived.great sawsfaCwon from the
success of /he measures which, have -been
adnptcd for surpr.flhig the spirit of outrage
and insubordination w hich-had appeared in j
some parts of the country ; and from he dis- |
positron ,which has been manifefted to take
of the indemnity held out to the
deluded, by .the wisdom ar.d'benovolcnce of
Parii,jnen>.
I trnft 1 (half never hhve occasion to la.
poem the recurrence of atrocities so repugnant
to the British character ; and that ail his maj.
efty’s su jfC;s ./-'ill be impressed with rhe cor
viciisn that the happiness of individuals,, and
the velfare of theftate, equally depend upon
a strict obedience to the laws, and an atach.
men: to our excellent .conftitor-ion.
Inrhe Jp/alty ~r his Majesty’s people and
m the wisdom of paiiinienr, I have reafpn
<o phee the ftdfcft confidence.. The same. 1
firmnr&, .and perseverance which have been
manifefted on so many and such trying occa
sions will not, 1 am peduaded, be wanting
at the time when the eyes of all Europe, and
of the world* are fixed upon vou. I can
-ffure you, that In the exercise of the great
tmft reposed in me, I have no sentiment so
near my heart, os the desire to promote by
every means in my power, the real prosperi
ty apd lasting happiness of his majesty’s sub.
jests,
T
C 0 JV G R E S
IX SENATE.
Monday, January -1 8 ii
YAZOO, CLAIMS.
The senate resumed the consideration
of the bill to carry into effect the repbrt
made to congress in Feb. 18()3 f by the se
cretary of .stale, secretary of the treasury,
and attorne general of the United Statps,
commissioneis, &c. (recommending a coni,
.promise of the Vazoo claims/; and the bill
‘wis further amended.
On the question to engross the bill for -a
third reading, there were*—.-
For the bill, Messrs. Bayard, Bibb, Brad
ley, Brent, Cults, Goodrich, Horsey, How
ell, Hunter, Lamiitrt, Hope, Fostv, Robin
son, Smith oi N. Y. faylor, Vartuim— l6»
Against the bill, Messrs, Ande rsun,
Campbell, ot Ohio, Crawford, Franklin,
Uatllartl. Lcib, Magruder, Heed, Tail, Tur
•*er, >vorMiingibft— 11
'Jutsday, January 19,
The bill to carry intp cflect the report of 1
the commissioners appointed under a tor- i
mer act, in relation to the Y.izoo claims,
Was read a third time and passed as follows:
Yeas— • Messrs, Barjard, 'Bradley, Dana,
German,- Goodrieh , JiotSey, fiCiodlf Hunter,
lumber t, Po/ie, Posty, Robinson, limith of
Md, Smith-of A. Y. Taylor, Vurnum — 16 .
Nays—Messrs. Campbell of Ten. Craw
ford, Franklin, Le:b, Magruder, Reed*
Tail, Turner, Worthington - 9.
Tuesday <, January 26. ■
Mr. Thit presented a bill to revive and
continue if» force An act declaring the
consent of Congress to an act of the
Os Georgia, passed the Ulh of Dec, 1804,
establishing the fees of the harbor and
health officers of the ports of o, I
mi Georgia; which wus read V.?* I
passed to a second reading. 11 t
HOUSE OF HRPRE&EXTATIVKS. I
Wednesday y January 20.
v CLAIMS}
The bill from the senate to carry ; n(f>
effect the report of James Madison, then
secretary of state, Albert Gallatin secretary
of the treasury, adtl Levi Lincoln, attorney
general of the United States, commission,
ers, See. jn the year 1803, (recommending
an equitable compromise with the Yazoo
claimants) was read a first tinvq.
Mr. Poindexter moved a second reading
and commitment ol the bill—the usual
course given to bills.
Mr. Tioup moved to reject the bill—a
motion which in this stage of the business
takes precedence of any other motion.
M*S Troup grounded his motion on the
original fraud of the Y ivioo speculation as
of a nature forbidding that th(e house
should consider any. proposition arising
from it.
&tr. Wright spoke against the ejection,
and in favor,of a settlement of these claims,
and explained the reasons why he, who
had hef/re opposed a compromise, was j
now opposed to u rejection of the bilk
Mr. Seybert oj posed the rejection in
order to give a fair opportunity to examine
the merits of,the bill.
Mr. King stated the difficult nature of
this question, and his wish to obtain time
to investigate it. He therefore moved to
postpone thp farther consideration of the
subject to Monday,
Mr, Archer, Mr. Widgery, Mr. Golds.
borough, and Mr..Mitclull supported tho
postponement on,, the same grounds as
th»jfje on, whlch. it was proposed by Mr,
Kiing.
Mr. Nelson opposed^he nmfien/because
he was anxious without hesitation to re
ject the bill.
Mr. Boyd and Mr. Poindexter opposed
the rejection, on the merits of the bil).
Mr. Troup said a few words in reply to
Mr. Poindexter; and the question on iha
re jection ol the hIU was-then taken and de
cided as follows; \
For rejection 55
Against it 59
So the bill was not rejected^
Mr. Poindexter then moved aTcfferencc
of the bill to a select committee, with-a
view to the examination of its details* and
to propose amendments, which it appeal ed
to him the bi)l required.
A motion was made torefer the bilL.to
the committee on public land®.
Mr, Tallmadge moved to refer the bill
to the committee of the whole.
After some discussion on theserifiotions,
it was decided to refer the,bill to the com
mittee on public lands. .
■ ‘l* ' !
WASHINGTON €ITY, Jam 27.
The Loan BUI has passed the House of
Representatives by a vote ol 72 to 38, which
is about the relative strength of parties in
that body.
The bill : reported at th*. same time, to
authorize the issuing of Five Millions of,.
1 reasury Notes, has passed to a third
ding without opposition,
Jan. 28;
By the latest accounts from Laguira, it
appears that on the 9th of Dec. last, Alex.
Scott, esq. who presented a donation of.,
provisions to the distressed inhabitants of
Caraccas* from our government in June,
1812, has been.ordered away from thence
by the despotic Spanish monarchists, who
have recently conquercdthe Patriots oflhat
together with all other Americans
—Out of 5 vessels that conveyed our do
nation, four were detained near six months
by the Usurpers, during which time they
have been nearly destroyed by the worms
of those seas, and Were obliged to be sa
crificed by sale—one only escaped froth un
der their batteries,...,
Two acts have lately passed Congress,
which promise to produce an important ef
fect, in the course of the next campaign.
The first act adds one major to each of the
new regimen s, and directson advance to
each soldi* r when itcrmted of forty dollars.
Os these, 16 are a bounty, and 24 a pay
ment in advance bn the late increase of
] pay. Ihe pay tb each soldier* before the
present session, was five dollars per month.
It has been- recently raised; the' advance
ol 24 dollars is to be made out of this tn
•ertaseI—so 1 —so that in effect the 40 dollars arc
a bounty. By adding a major to each regi
ment, having at this time on© only, and a
third lieutenant to each company, the gov
ernment will be enabled to perryJon the re
cruiting business withoutj intermission, e
vtn after the regiments are completed.
The second act authorises the President
to raise an additional fore©, at his discresion
as to the number, not exceeding however,
20,000 men, to serve for five years. We
entertained; at first, some doubt of the po
licy of this act, least it might interfere