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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
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JVtui-York, 28th Jan. 1791.
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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<ftion, but leave it to be determined by a due
course of law ; hefupnofed that questions would
arise to be determined by the judicial authority
ol the United States ; if this fliould not appear
to be agreeable to the liouf'e, he would propose
that it should be referred to the college of phy
sicians—those gentlemen of the squirt, who as
they had attempted to Itjuirt morality and instruc
tion into the minds ot the members, perhaps
may also be able to squirt underrtanding into
the house, on this Aibjedt.
Mr. Parker controverted certain calculations
offered by Mr. Fitzfimons, as to the quantity of
liquor which a ft ill might make. He then en
tered into a general consideration of the bill and
advertingto the discontents in foine of the States,
and the utter aversion of many inhabitants to
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