PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS JOff.V. FZN-W, N.o. 69- lUGItSTREET^_B£TWE£N SECOND AND T-'URD STRlfrS x A. [NTo. Bi, of Vol ll.] From the NORTH-CAROLINA STATE GAZETTE Mejfrs HODGE and WILLS, HAVING observed in your paper of the 17th in/), the proceed ings of a committee of the w&ojeHoulc of Aifevriyly of the ol November lail, I confefs I wa< not a little that a ftibjtft of so delicate a nature, should have made lis way to the world through the channel of a newspaper remarkable for its pu rity. While on the other hand, it is certain, the proceedings therein fitted, were ihaped down from a mouffer or it 111 greater magnitude (a letter teeming with the fevered reproach and iiiveel ive, addrelTed to the individual Senators th'mlelves.) On the othei hand, it is equally certain, that they bavefince been in a great sure newly moulded and pohfhcd with a different brujh. Regard tor truth, and public' character, induces me to lay be fore you a protcft against proceedings tinged with so much intem perance, which was prepared by the more moderate part of the house, and signed by foine in its rough dress, in cafe they should have been finally adopted. A MEMBER. WE whose names are under written, from a sense of that justice due to ourselves as men, and as the Reprefeutatives ot a free people, do protest against the resolutions entered into by this House, refpr&ing t! c Senators of this State in CongrcTs. lfl. We conceive that however much theftate of North-Caroli na may, in the eyes of fotn •, he a fuff:rer from the lale proceed ings of Congrrfs, such injury should be presented to the world by f'pirited remonftrarices and firm resolves. 2d. However much individuals may be actuated by party spi rit, or local resentment, we conceive d.fpaflionate proceedings belt suited to a political body. 3d. As the Senators of this state in Congress have hitherto con ducted th-mfelves wirh great integrity and propriety in office, it argues the greatest intemperance, to throw the load ofafperfion upon two individuals for the supposed faults of a whole body. 4th. The preamble to the resolutions, which have gone forward to the world, is cloathed in language, which we not only conceive improper, but inconsistent with the dignity of a grent people. sth. The resolutions themfefves, are no ways confident with the preamble—The preamble (laics neglect and want of execution in the Senatorsof this state in Congress, individuals, when all the resolutions, except one, are relative to tjhc senatorial proceedings collectively. 6th. The silence ol the Senators in not corresponding with the executive of this state, we do by no means condemn as a crime. lft. It iii many instances, deteat the good of the politi cal whole. 2. The inftru&ions from the executive might not be die fenti mentsof the people, or of the legiflituie—they might be tainted with prejudice and locality. And 3. We do not conceive the n cclli'y of such correfpondcnceex preffd or implied in the nature ot the office of Senator 7th. Motives of refpeft might have induced, we will admit, the Senators to have written to ihe Irom whom thry receiv ed their appoiotmcnt, but wc do not condemn such silence as a crime. Bth. Having confidence in the appointments when made, we re ly upon the zeal and virtue of the Senators in supporting the pub lic good. We should regret, that in any inftancc they felt locality 4>r were actuated by the warmth of a political fever. PENNSYLVANIA, HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES. of this coinmomwealth, ever Ittentive to the righrs and liberties of their conitiuienrs,. and conceiving it a duty in cumbent on them to esprefs their fentimentson such matters of a public nature, as in their opini on have a tendency to deltroy those rights, agree *o the following resolutions. Resolved, that any proceeding on the part of the United States tending to the collection of a revenue hy means of excise, eftabliUied upon principles subversive of the peace, liberty and rights of the citizen, ought to attradtthe attenti on of this house. Resolved, that no public exigency, within the knowledge or contemplation of this house, can in their opinion warrant the adoption of any species of taxation, which fliall violate thole rights,which are the basis of our government, and thereby ex hibit the lingular spectacle of a nation resolutely opposing the oppreifion of others in order to en {lave itfelf. Resolved,, that these fentinients be communi cated to the Senators reprefetiting the state of Pennsylvania, in the Senate of the United States, with a hope that they will oppole every part of the excise bill now before Congress, which {hall militate against the just rights and liberties of the people, In the house of Representatives, on the questi on for adopting the above—there were 40 Teas. 16 Nays. On the vote, taken in the Senate, for non-concurrence there were 9 Teas, and 8 Nays. From EHJNLAP's DAILY ADVERTISER AR-E not the flare-governments competitors for power with the legislature of the union!?; and if they are i'o,can they be deemed fit arbiters, «f its proceedings ? Has not unifor m experience shewn, that all bo dies of men are zealous to augment their autho rity, and extend their jurisdiction ! and does it not follow, that if a privilege of censuring the federal government a: pleasure is exercised by the FEBRtAIIY 5,. 175 I. legislatures of the States theywill use it to limit, and if polfible, to depress that government J Is it not evident, that such a Hate of things will lead to itruggles, that molt, in the end,pi ove fatal to either one or the other ofthefe eltablilh ments ; that either the federal-govern ment will become odious, and lose its vigour, or that the legislatures of the ltates will be crulhed, as in compatible with it 3 prosperity ? Will not this, in the one cafe, deprive usofthe means of supporting oar public credit, our com merce, our navigation, our manufactures, and consequently, our agriculture, and throw us in to confufion and civil discord Or, 011 the other hand, consolidate .all the powers of government into one eftablilliment, that may prove too exten sive for a permanent republic ! Is there any other mode of obviating tliefedan gers, but that cach species of government (hould cautioufiy keep within the fpiiere allotted to it, without interfering with the other, until it shall exceed the powers granted to it, buc leaving it to the people to judge of its merits and proceed ings, who are the only tribunal which lias a de clared right to decide upon them ! Can it be expected that the federal government will long continue to lit in the fame place with our legillature, if the latter avails itfelf ol its proximiryto the former, to hold up its measures to public odium while yec unfinilhed, and thus to predispose the people to diliike and dilobey them ? Or,-will the other states be content, that the general government should remain here, if the legislature of Pennsylvania aflumes the privilege of bialfing the laws during their pailbge, to its views or interefts,while more diftaru members of the union carnnot be acquainted with them, till they are established, and therefore cannot be al - tered without difficulty ? C I V I S. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC. LAST Monday evening the Light house on Portland-head, at the entrance of this har bour, was lighted. This building is built with (tone and lime, is seventy-two feet high, exclusive of the lantliern. The following Direct ions are given for coming .into this harbour. Bring the light to bear N. N. W. then run for it,allowing afiuall diltance on the larboard hand —and when abrealt of the fame, then run N. by W. This course will give good anchorage from half a mile to one and a half. A particular survey will soon be taken, the public will then have notice of the bearings of the light from the different rocks and (hoals, to gether with directions how far vessels may Hand, either east or weft when beating in. N. B. No variation for the compass is al lowed. New January 31. The following letters pafled on the 27th and a3th ult. between the 1 resident of the New-York Marine Society, and. Captain Durotois, on his being admitted an Honorary Member of that body. Captain Julian Jean Dcrouiois, Commanding his Mojt Lhrijlian !VlujsJly , s Packet } L,e Franklin. SIR, YOUR great humanity and benevolence, the more diltinguiflied and heightened by dif trefies under which yourfelf labored, in rescuing from almoil inevitable deitruc r tion,the remaining crew of the late unfortunate Captain George i3ryant, justly entitle you to the highest eiteem and applause, while every feeling heart mult be iinpreiled with a high sense of this meritoriotis ac r tion. 1 he Marine Society of this city, cannot withold from you their testimonial of piaife and refpecft: They have therefore elec r fpd vou one of their honorary Members, and i r 'is'vvith the greatelt pleasure lhac I enclose your certificate of admittance, and a copy of their charter and bye laws. 1 have the honor to be, With great regard Sir, our very humble servant, JAMES FARQUHAR, President SIR, T HAVE the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter ot yellerday, acconipanyincr a certificate ofiny admittance as an honorary Mem 729 Po RTi.)A nt>, January 13 JVtui-York, 28th Jan. 1791. [Whole No. - . —i ber into the Marine Society, of this city, with their thartei and b^e-laws. I cannot enough express my gratitude towards the generous Americans in genera], and the Ma rine Society in particular, for rheir remenibrarice of an a<'lion which was dictated only by common humanity, and which, by them is far over-rated by the honor Conferred on me ; for which-1 beo yon, and the Society, to accept my fincertit thanks. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your very humble servant DUROUT CIS. CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. TU E S'D AY, "Jan. 18. ' ' Amendments 1o the neiu Revenue Bill 'under ccnji deration.- t • THE firft amendment was to add a clause af ter the words " city, town or village," in these words, containiag not less than fami lies. Mr. White offered fume general observations on the bill, and on this part in particular, which he said would in its operation be very disagree able to a considerable proporiion of the people ; he wished to have it l'o modified as to leave it as little exceptionable as poiiible, and if in doing this a diminution of the sum proposed to be raii ed by the bill should take place, Hill he thought there would according to the estimates which had been laid before the house, be a fufficierft amount brought into the public freafury—but if there should nor, he should, he said be willing in f'ome other way to make up the deficiency ; and for this pnrpofe, Cong reft may have a Icf fion as early as September. He gave notice that in some. future ftageof the bill he (hould move to have this section recom mitted. Mr. Fitzflmons observed, that notwithstanding all that had been offered to ihew that the rtve nue proposed to be raised by this bill would not be wanted, he was Itill of opinion, that no ex cels of any conf'equence would be produced ; he objected to the commutation proposed in lieu of the fpecific duty, and shewed how difadvantage oufly to the revenue this would operate ; with refpeift to a perfect definition of what is to be un.derftood by a city, town or village, he con ceived that 110 possible evil vvould result ftoin veiling a discretionary power with some officer of the United States, to determine what (hall be underltood by either of the terms. Mr. Boudinot objected to any alteration in the feiftion, he thought it fufficiently precise, and from recurring to certain authorities, he (hewed that these terms were fufficiently underflood to preclude the necessity of burthening any officer with the taik ofdefcribing and determining what number of inhabitants (hall reflectively consti tute a city, town or village. Mr. Livennorefaid, in his opinion, the terms, " city, town or village," comprehended the whole and every part of the United States. Mr. Jaekfon observed, that as two days had been nearly spent in considering this question, and it appeared to be impossible to agree in what constituted a village, he thought it would be to no purpose to introduce any amendment to the fe