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Tenth Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday , December 4.
Mr. Thomas moved the following order which
was adopted :
Ordered, That the petition of JosiahThroup,
a refugee from the British province of Nova
Scotia.be referred to the committee of revisal
and unfinished business, with instructions to en
quire into the expediency of reviving and con
tinuing in force for a further time, the act, en
titled “ An act for relief of the refugees from
the British provinces of Canada and Nova Sco
tia. ’
Mr. Chittenden moved the following resolu
tion, which w as agreed to :
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to
enquire whether any, and if any, what altera
tions ought to be made in the several a is regu
lating the holding of Circuit courts in the Uni
ted States, and that they have leave to report
by bill or otherwise.
Fridai/, December 5..
The speaker laid before the house a letter
from the secretary of the treasury, including
an estimate of the appropriations necessary for
the service of the year 1808, an account of the
receipts and expenditures for the year past,
and an account of the balances of former appro
priations remaining unexpended ; which was
referred to the committee of ways and means.
The unfinished business of yesterday, on Mr.
Randolph’s resolutions, was then taken Up'.
The yeas and nay sbeing about to be called, as
agreed to yesterday, on the second resolution,
Mr. Eppes moved to amend it- bv striking
out the words, “ the whole body of the militia
of thy United States,” arid insert “ thou
sand ‘of the m'litia of the United States arid for
arming annually hereafter, thousand, un
til the whole hody .qf the militia of the United
States shall be armed.”
Tile yeas and nays were agreed to be taken
on this amendment. <
A debate ensued (in w hich Messrs. Chandler,
Bacon, Wetherell and Southard .took part) on
the principle of the resolution.
Mr. Randolph, to prevent more delay taking
place from the consideration of amendments,
and to'expedite the business’, that the bill for
the defence of the sea-ports might be taken up,
moved for the previous question on the amend
ment. ** ’
Mr. Speaker said that the previous question
could not lie taken on an amendment, the ques
tion being in this form, “shall the main ques
tion be now put ?”
?>lr. Randolph contended that the amend
ment under consideration was the main ques
tion.
Mr. Stanford, wi(h all deference to the speak
er’s decision, made an appeal to the house from
his decision, in order that the principle might
be now fixed.
A considerable debate took place on this mo
tion.
Mr. Eppes, who protested against the prin
ciple supported'by the advocates of a decision
contrary to that made by the speaker as tend
ing to destroy the rights of a minority in con
gress by excluding debate on any question, call
ed for tlic yeas and nays.
The question was then put bv yeas and nays
“ is the decision of the speaker correct ?” and
carried iri the affirmative—Yeas 111 —Nays 16.
Mr. Randolph asked for a division of the.
question on the amendment, so as to take the
q icstion first on striking out the words propo
sed to be expunged, and called for the yeas and
nays.
The question was taken by veas and hays on
striking out, and lost—Yeas4S—Nays 78.
Mr. Eppes said since his purpose had been
defeated by a .’.'vision of the question, arid as he
should vote against the original resolution, and
wished to shew by his vote to what extent he
would go, he would submit an amendment, on
which he wished no debate, and called for the
yeas and nays upon it. He then moved to in- ,
sort at the end of the resolution these words :
“by providing at the present time for the pur
chase of— thousand arms, and annually
hereafter for the purchase or manufacture of
thousand, until the same shall be comple
ted.;’
The question was taken on this amendment,
and lost —Yeai 41—Nays 86.
The question recurring on the original reso
lirffon, Messrs.. Quincy and Nicholas assigned
their reasons foe voting in favor of it, and
Messrs.’ Tallujadge, Alston, and Ely, for vot
ing against it y. wdien •
’ Hie main question op the seepnd resolution
was decided by yc;as and nays—Yeas 72 —Nays
*#.’ ‘
A motion was made to adjourn and lest..
The question was then taken on the third re
solution offered by Mr. Randolph, for providing
a formidable of artillery, and carried with
out a division. ‘
Oh motion of Mr. Randolph the first resolu
tion was_ referred to a select committee, which
consists of Messrs. Randolph, Elliot, Cobb,
Macon and Kelly ; and the second to a select
• committee, which consists of Messrs. Randolph,
Ely, Tallmadge, Lloyd, Stanford, Mum ford
■ and Smilie.
On motion of Mr. Blount, the third was re
ferred to the,committee to whom was re!* red
So much of the message of the president of the
United States as relates to our military and na
val establishments.
Mr. Randolph said, that on this day a decis
ion on a point of order had taken- place, and
been confirmed by the house. Upon looking
back to the journals of a former congress he
had found a precedent, where a previous ques
tion had been taken, not only on an amend
ment, but on an amendment to an amendment.
His object in rising at this time was not to ques
tion the correctness of the decision of tire chair,
much less the motives which induced that de
cision ; but it appeared to him that if this pre
cedent had been produced to the house previous
to the confirmation of the decision of the speak
er, their vote would have been different. For
this reason, and to obviate difficulties which dai
ly occurred, he should move that the cleric of I
the house be directed to make a compilation
from the journals for the use of the house, of all
decisions on points of order which had taken
place since the government went into operation.
Mr. R. introduced a resolution to that effect,
which he wished to lieon the table.
SENATE OF TIIE UNITED STATES,
December 3.
- Dr. Mitcliill reported the following bill ..ma
king an appropriation for the move effectual
defence of the ports and harbors of the United
States.
lie it enacted, &c. That for enabling the
president to put tin* ports and harbors of the
United States in a better state of defence, a
sum not exceeding dollars, be, and
the same is hereby appropriated, to he paid out
of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise ap
propriated.
December 4.
Mr. Tope, from the committee appointed on
the subject reported a bill supplementary to an
act entitled an act fixing the military peace es
tablishment of the United States.
This bill authorises the president to raise one
regiment of infantry, and one battalion of ca
valry.
Extract of a letter from John R. Livingston,
esq. to his friend in Pittsfield, dateu
“Rh in ebkc ii, September 20.
“ \ have sold all tiie wool of my Spanish Sheep
to Mr. Dando, a hatter in New-York, for one
dollar and fifiy cents per pound, washed. Air
brother (Chancellor Livingston) ‘sold his, un
washed, to a Mr. Booth, a clothier near Pough
keepsie, l’or one dollar and 25 cents.”
These facts are demonstrations in point to
establish the vast importance of the Merino
Spanish Sheep, and cannot fail to. arouse the
farmers to their true interest. The farmers of
the county of Berkshire, in Massachusetts, are
commencing this important eriterprize, which
will doubtless prove of more value to the coun
try at large, than if they had sprung a moun
tain of gold.
We have frequently heard of criminals hav
ing “ broke jail and made their escape,” but
never before the present instance of a juryman
having “broke out and made his escape.—
Press.
Lexington, (Ken.) October 6.
“ The new trial which was granted to Ro
bert Russell, stone cutter, commenced on Wed
nesday. The jury had been unable to bring in
a verdict when the court adjourned to Friday
evening, and one of the jurors that night broke
out of the jury room and made his escape.”
The bank of the United States being about to
petition congress for an elongation of its char
ter, some patriotic members of congress seem
inclined to grant it, on condition that the com
pany agree to perfect some great national
work,-us an equivalent for the benefits arising
from such extension.
Perhaps the state legislatures would act wise
ly, were they never to give a charter to any
banks, insurance company, &c. without attach
ing thereto some state improvement.—Wash.
Expositor.
The house of representatives of the State of
Pennsylvania, have refused to answer the go
vernor’s speech—4B to 42, The committee
on uniintshed business were to report on the
7th instant on the impeachment of the gover
nor.
Grand Lodge.
Notice is hereby given,
‘•{'fwE /P <r\'7 * that the Grand Anniver
* saw and General Com
y munication of the most
. ancient and honorable so
x ciety of Free and Acccpt
.■^S’Sßk- 1 cd Masons, in Georgia,
. ..■•’SwiiVn will be holden in the
Grand Lodge Room, in the Filature, on MON
DAY, the 28th inst. where the Members of tiie
Grand Lodge, and the respective t ity Lodges,
are notified to attend at 9 o’clock in the morn
ing, precisely, in order to proceed to church,
where a sermon, suitable to the occasion, will
be preached bv the rev. brother Cloud.
All transient brethren, wishing to celebrate
tiie day, are requested to join some ot the lodges ,
in tiie city.
TICKETS may be had of brothers T. Stew
art and F. Pennv.”
By order of the Grand Lodge,
D. D. Williams,
December 22—143 ’ Grand Hec’ry.
G. & F. PENNY,
HAVE FOR SALE.
A. handsome and well selcctecf “assortment of
Fancy and Windsor CHAIRS
Hair, Cane and’Windsor. SOFAS, &c.
Just received Ijy tfie ship Liv'ehpool Packet,’
captain Parsons, from New-York.
AND, ON CONSIGNMENT,
Ttventy-one casks assorted NAILS.
November 26 132
Two elegant Paintings,
VALUED AT SIXTY DOLLARS,
Will he raffled on Saturday evening next, the
26th instant, at the Exchange, where they may
be seen. Thirty chances, at two dollars each.
Apply at the Exchange, or to Mr. Berry, at
the Theatre. December 22 —ir.j
f t ,
Bills oil New-York,
At a short sight, for sale by
James &. William Magee.
December 17—141
liice Straw for sale,
At a low price, at the plantation of the Late gen.
Jackson, one and a half miles from Savannah.
November 26 —c m—l 32
XV anted to Hire,
FIELD HANDS, for whom liberal wages
will be punctually paid. Apply to
Jobtph Habersham.
December 15—140
Savannah,
• THURSDAY F.VENING, DECEMBER <?W, 7 .
• About twelve o’clock last night, the stub!.- o*
Judge Stephens was discovcivd to he on lire,
file night, fortunately, was very calm, and the
progress of the flames soon arrested by the ac
tivc exertions of the citizens. No building has
been injured, except the stable, and a pouhn
house adjoining.* The fire, it is said, crigiauted
from tiie negligence of the servants.
COMMUNICATION.
The fire of last night, on judge Stephen- ’ lot,
ought to induce ‘the citizens to unusual vigilance
at this season : It is now we are most exposed
to the ravages of that calamity, the long dr)
weather, the situation of our city, and the rare*
iessness of negroi s, render us most peculiarly
liable to such accidents. The promptitude with
which the fire engines appeared does their com
pany credit; and if it is, as said, that the guard
gave the first alarm, the) have clone their duty.
No doubt can lie entertained but forthe vigilance
displayed bv our citizens, and the stillness of the
night. v,c should have experienced the horrors
of 1796.
Firing squibs and rockets, pistols and guns,
in-the streets, on .the night before Christmas Ims
been usual here; lint is a cry improper. A
store in the market square wax fired by the wad
ot a gun lodging >m ’the shingles. It is hoped
that our police w -'I prevent a practice so replete
with danger to us all. A.
CHATII \M ARTILLERY.
To Captain Wall, Lieutenants StiTes end
M'Leoii.
Gentlemen— l had the honor to receive
yotir letter of the 21st of October, making an
offer ol your and company’s sen ices to the Uni
ted States, as part of the draft of one hundred
thousand men, and requesting that 1 would
communicate tiie same to the President; which
was done, and annexed is a copy of my letter.
1 now have the pleasure to hand you the Presi
dent’s answer, and am, with sentiments of great
respect, gentlemen, your very obedient servant,
James Johnston, jun.
Lieut. Col. Ist Regt. Georgia Militia.
Savannah, 20th Dec. 1807.
His excellency Thomas Jefferson, /Iresident
of the United States, ■&c. tfc.
Fir—l have the honor to transmit your ex-
I cellenc) the copy of a letter from the officers of
I tiie artillery company belonging to my regiment,
| tendering their own and company’s*services to
8 their country, as part of the draft ordered of
! 100,000 men.
I Ihe roll handed me comprises the names of
( 64 men, the corns is ol long standing, and tiie
I high encomiums paid them by general Washing
| ton, When he was in this state, is a pledge, that
they will not disappoint the expectation.-, of their
country’s when called out m delcuec oilier just
rights.
I have the honor to he your excellency’s obe
dient servant,
James Johnston jun.
Lieut. Col. Ist. Regt. Georgia Militia.
To captain Wall, lieuts. Stites and PLl.eod,
hr officers and privules of the Chat hum ctmpu
ny of Artillery.
The offer of your services in support of tin
rights of your country, merits anil meets the
highest praise ; and whenever tiie moment ar
rives in wnicli these rights must appeal t the
public arm for support, the spirit <trtni which
your offer flows, that which animates our nation,
will lie their Sufficient safeguard.
Having required from the governors of the
several states their certain quotas of militia to
be ready tor serv ice, I recommended, at the
same time, the preference of voluut -ers, under
the acts of congress—the acceptance and organ
ization oi such volunteers has been delegated to
them.
Tendering, therefore, the thanks of our coun
try, so justly deserved, for all offers of serv ice
made to me, 1 must add, that it is necessary to
renew them to tiie governor of the state for tiie
purposes of acceptance and organization.
1 salute you with gfcat respect. ••
‘I n : Jefferson.
Decembers, 1807.
A coroner’s inquest was held yesterday morn
ing on tiie body of John Brown, a seaman,
pvho fell from on board tiie ship Polly, oil Tues
day night—verdict, “accidental death.”
~ An inquest was likewise held on the body of
a Negro than, whose master cannot be ascer
tained —verdict, “accidentally drowned.”
‘V ‘ TAXES.
‘Defaulters are Notilicd, that the di
s gCM for 1-807 is placed in my oflicc,
where returns will be received until
the 15 th day of January next.
JOB T. ROLLER, Clerk.
(Chatham county, Dec. 5, 1807—136
• For sale,
Aft able bodied AXEMAN, and a goM
HOUSE WENCH, middle aged; they will be
sold low, as the object is to raise money. Apply
at this office. December 22—m—143
Exchange on Boston,
At short sight, for sdle by
Ilcnry W. Ilills.
December 12—139
Just Received,
Per brig Prudence ar.d sloop Sc “y,
1000 pair SHOES, assorted
200 bushels Irish POTATOES
50 barrels do. do. in good crd.tlf
200 lbs. SHOE-THREAD “ ’
15 kegs excellent BUTTER, an I
A few barrel* MINT CORDIAL
All of which will be so!(! cheap, by
Roberts & Brant,
D’ ‘.Libber 1 —4134 Telfair’s wharf’
SAVANNAH THEATRE.
nv permission or the city couxclt.
On Friday Evening, the 25 th Dec.
IVIU liE EXHIBITED BY
Messrs. UANNIE K BERRY,
A novel and extraordinary displu\ of
v isRIOU S PE RlOlO IAN C ES.
in uddiu, n t 0 which, will be pre.-ented, that
wajeh admired farce, cal Tc-d
1 he tip fortunate (icnllcmnn,
OR, THE ’GHOST’S RETURN.
To whiev will be addi and,
A MUSIC At PIECE ONE ACT, CAM.EI),
THE BLIND h i,>I)LERS ,
And by Mr. RANiiIR,
The Scotch Highland .Reds
•J7* Boors to be opened at 6 o'clock, and the
curtain to rise at seven.
Tickets to be had at the office of the Theatre
Smcaking Segnrs in the Theatric is prohibited
Charles M c Kenna,
(Dolton’s Wharf.)
Has just received pci- ship Allied, front London
via Charleston,
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES,
Oi the. very bust quality ;
Ilibhert’s brown stoui and porter
Double Gloucester cheese
Orange and rose Sower water
Cinnamon and lavender ditto
Raspberry brandy
Walnut and mushroom ketchup’s
Quin’s sauce and lemon pickle
l’icklcd eauliflnw or—mangoes
Ditto white and brown mushrooms
Ditto picealilio and gerkins
Durham mustard, in cases
Table salt, ike.
AND HAS ON HAND,
Wines, of a superior quality
Heal Cogniac and Bordeaux brandy
Jamaica, Wost-lmlin and N. E. rum
1 lolland and country gin 4
Old orange shrub, Irish whiskey
Teas, of the latest importations
Raisins, currants, green grapes
Almonds and spites
Fruits in brandy, olives, capers
Ancliov ies, Ballad oil
Bordeaux and’Martiniquc cordials
Refined loaf, white llavauna and MusCcvbdo
sugars
Green coflec
Spermaceti and tallow caudles, in boxes
Ncw-York soap, in boxes
Real Spanish sugars
Preserved eitrim, tkc. * • •
All of which he will sell low for cash, approv
ed notes, or acceptances in’ ‘town.’ *
He ha* likewise received per-tlie Alfred, an
assortment of Garden Seeds, ,:nd daily ex
pects an additional supply, as also Flower Seeds
and Roots. ’
December 24—11 f
MILLENARY:
Mrs. FLINT .
Has reached on consignment, and to be sold
for cash only, an elegant, fashionable and c In,it e
assortment, selected with care, by a hub, of
taste in London, and received by the ship Ha
milton Moore, tin Charleston—will be opened
and r..posed to sale this day at her house, in
Broughton street, one door easy of Mrs. Philip
Minis s—
conmstiNc; of
Ready made morning and full dresses
Cambric slips,-rich Persian ditto
Divorces and polices, of different kinds
One velvet, ditto, very elegant
Spencers, with and without sleeves
Rich damask white fringe
Scarlet, prune, lfing brocade, square black*
velvet, \ngola, trimmed with lace, and a va
riety of other shawls.
Silie, French nett and cotton sleeves
Ladies clock and plain silk hose and gloves
All coloured sewing silk, linen U cotton threads
Veils of different kinds
Elegant gilt and tortoiseshell combs
Two gilt butterfly ditto, very natural
Fine Vandyke and Uossitts lace
Jonish and t m inus coloured flowers and wreaths
Wreath ribbon, bugle and grey nett handker*
chiefs
Ribbons of all Colours, French and English lace
footing
Lace caps, with pink flowers
Bedford, with bugles, (very elegant) ditto
l’ink half dress ditto, muslin and Vandyke ditto
Primrose foundling ditto, with French lace
Ditto Brunswick, with hood in green sattin
Laces and trimmings
December 24—144
The Subscriber
Offers for sale, her DOW IsR, or the ninth
pan of the WHARF, .and STORES occupied
h> James Johnston, Jr, also, ike same pro
portion of BUILDINGS, on Lot No. 4, Carpen
ter TANARUS, thing, ‘opposite Messrs. Miller & Moor
head. ’ Apply to •
Eliza Carmichael,
iJec'. 24—x—144 v At Mrs. KcHmiger’s.
GEORGIA, ■a By THOMAS BOUrKF, cleric of
L. 6. v the court of Ordinary, for the coun
•Th. UoukJCx. ) ty of Chatham and state aforefaid.
WHI.Ki.AS Mary Wyl y, has made uppiica ion lor
letters of, adminiflratioii on the eflate md c/Tect j of
Hannah Houtloun, decealed, as next of kin !
Thele are therefore to cite and admdnifh all and fin
gu ar the kindred and creditors of tile laid decealed,
to file their objections, (if any they have) in my ollice,
on or bes re the 24th.day of January next, othervsile
letters f adminiflration wid be granted.
Given under my hand and lea,, this 24th day *f D<;
ceinbe , in the year of our l.ord IHO7, and in tha
year of American Independent:.
Nolice.
AH persons having any demands against the
Estate of Wli.i.i a m Vvii.son, decease 1, arc
desired to render them ; n ; and those indebted,
to make “payment to Mr. Joei. Bbiugf.
Ebcnuztr Stark, Jhx'r.
December l'j—Ub