id the fubjcA had been treated wish attention
an , j unn ony, he vvifhedfor the fatisfaCiion of e
a! rV gentleman who thought with him—that a
full and particular ftatemeut might be made of
i f 3 f ts adduced, as alio oftlir reasons on which
the judgment of the House shall be founded.
Mr Vining: I cannot conceive, Sir, what new
fads can be adduced, that should render a re
commitment neceflkry.—The House is already in
of tliofe, set forth in ilie petition, and
[ware conceded to on thepartof Mr. Smith;
from these fac r ts the only question before the
Houie in my opinion is this : Was Mr. Smith, a
citizen at the time of his election, ornoi'! As to
eftabliliiing a precedent, 1 do not think it will
be of any importance : Every election stands up
on lis own merits, and therefore the utility of
tillii.e Ae journals, with a long account of this
bufmefs is not obvious —A limple entry, that the
fact advanced by the petitioner is not supported;
and that Mr. Smith, was eligible to a feat in
ihis House is futKcient.—We are already in pos
session of a competent idea of every faCtthat can
be adduced, and all that remains to the House to
do, is to decide upon them.
Mr. Jackson observed, that although he had
a great regard for the Hon. member, whole elec
tion subjeCt of difcullion—he thought
that too much care and attention could not be
paid to the fubje(ft, and he hoped the House
would not be precipitate in its decision : Volumes
(hefaid) would not be too much, to do jultice to
a point of this importance.—On one lid 6, it is
true, there are the feelings of an individual to
be considered; and on the other, the interelt of
three millions of people. —He hoped the subject
■would be fully difcuiled. It materially affected
the circtimliances of the State, he had the honor
toreprefent; and much, very muchdepended up
on the decision of that House. He was in favour
of the recommitment.
Mr. Carroll, Mr. Thatcher, Mr. Livf.r
more and Mr. Gerry, foverally made fomc
fiiort remarks.
One gentleman having observed, that arecom
mkment, and a full and particular Itatement of
facts, might be productive of further communi
cations from Doctor Ramsay, Mr. Smith role
to enquire, whether DoCtor Ramsay was to be
sent to, to know if he had any reply to make ? if
that was the cafe, he lhould think proper to with
draw his docr.ments'—He then observed, that tlie
bufuiefs of the eligibility of h's election, had
been fully difcufled in Carolina, and the result
v/as, his being cholen by a 11 rge and respeCtable
majority—That Doctor Ramsay, although a re
fidentinthe fame place with liinifelf, had never
intimated a defignto controvert his election, nor
had he ever received the least intimation of it,
till Ids appearance on the floor of the House.
The vote being called for, for the recommit
ment, it palled in the negative by *a large majori
ty-
Mr. Smith then recited a number of fa&s,
relative so his eligibility, with observations—in
proof of these, he read various paflages from the
laws of the State of South-Carolina.—The fifft
fad mentioned was, that in less than one year
after his arrival in his native place, he was eleCt
ed a Member of the General Afl'embly, although
the law requires three years residency ; which
plainly proved that he was considered a,citizen,
though absent: That in nineteen months after,
he was eletfted a Privy Counsellor, though five
years relidence are requisite ; an additional evi
dence of his citizenlhip: That the acft palled in
1778, referred to by L)r. Ramsay, requiring an
oath within a period, which rendered it ijnpof
fible for him 10 take it, being then in Europe,
could not possibly have any reference to liim :
That r.one of his property had been confifcated
while he was abroad : That on the contrary, his
absence had been fandtioned by a law of the State,
allowing their young men to tarry in Europe for
a limited time, to complete their education :
That he had held property in Carolina during
the war which had paid raxes : That no alien
could hold an estate : That he had loaned money
to that State, to carry out lie war: That although
the law required naturalization previous to elec
tion to any office, yet he had been repeatedly
chosen without that previous requisite : That he
was admt-ted to the bar immediately on his arri
val, though four years probation were required.
He observed, that he could have produced many
evidences of his having always considered hiin
«t an American during his relidence in Europe,
•ad he expeCved an event of this nature : He
Jv ould just observe, that he tarried two months
ln "ance, during the war, and was introduced
an American to the Ambafladors, Mr. Frank
~in and Mr. Adams : That in 1 782 he embarked
£>» America, to snare the fate of his Country ;
tbeiM.g shipwrecked, he was necefiitr.ted to
- e r prolecuting the voyage till OClober, 1 783.
*aI °ther particulars were added.
terthis, a variety of motions was introduced,
n many ingenious observations were made by
ieftf " : s n,be \ s > l ,avt icularly some on the fub
-n I°. &c. which we have not time
c if c .—At about half aft*er three o'clock, the
o\ tngvote was determined by yeas and nays,
yiz. Ihat from the jnoft mature conflderation and
investigation of fat'ts, it appears to this House,
that William Smith, member from Sourh-Ca
rolina, had been seven years an inhabitant of the
United Stares, previous to his election.
This pafled in the affirmative.—36 yeas, one
nay.
Adjourned till Monday, 11 o'clock.
The REAL STRENGTH of a NATION.
An O D E.
t: WHAT conftitutcs a State ?
Not high ra.'s'd battlement, or lulour'd mound,
Thick wall or moated gate : *
Not eiiies proud, with fpircs and turrets crown'd :
Not bays, and broad-?rm'd ports,
Where, laughing at th storm, rich navies ride :
Not liarr'd and ipangled courts,
Wherelow-bro.v d baftnefs wafts perfume to pride;
No : —MEN-—high minded MEN,
With pow'i s as far above dull beasts endu'd,
J» forcft, brake, or den,
As bealls excel rold rocks and brambles rude ;
Men, who their DUTIES know,
But knowtheir RIGHTS, and knowing, DARE MAINTAIN;
Prevent the long-aim'd blow,
And nu(h the Tyrant, while they rend the chain.
Thcfc cor.ftitute a State ;
And Sovereign Law, THATS STATE'S COLLECTED WILL,
O'er thrones and King's elate,
Sits emprefJ, crowning good, reprefling ill.
Smit by her sacred frown,
Fell DESPOTISM refign'd hii iron rod ;
And Britain's once-bright crown
Hides his faint rays, and trembles at her nod.
Such is COLUMBIA'S land,
Fairer than e'en Britannia's boaited shore!
He re fßE(.DOMtakes her ftNid,
And bids Americans be slaves no more !
Since all must life relign,
Those sweet rewards, which decorate the brave,
'Tis folly to decline,
And steal inglorious to the silent grave.
NEW-YORK, MAY 23, 1789.
Yesterday the fl.rft A£t pasTed by the Congress of the United
States, prefcnbiir* the form of the oath to be taken by all per
sons holding offices under the Government of the United States,
and ot the individual States, and the manner of admin/itenng
th fame, was prclented to The President, for his signature,
by a committee of both Houses.
YciK rday his Excellency Doq Diego de Gardoqui, he Mini
ftcr ot Spain, gave an elegant entertainment to the Diplomatic
Corps,and olhc lCl.aiafters ot di{lin£tion,at his Hotel in Broad W. y,
Same day arrived in town from Virginia, the Hon.' William
Gkayson, Senator of the United Staus.
Fxtrafl of a htt:r from Dr. Price, dated Hackney,
March 5, 1 70 y.
" A discovery feenis to have been made here,
since Mr. Pi tt came into adininiftration, that the
Lnitfd States are of no use to us.—What a pity
it is this discovery was not made before the com
mencement of the late war, and the shocking
waste of blood and treasure it occasioned ? We
have lately been in a state of great confufion
here, in consequence of the King's insanity ; it
is given out that he is now well, and that he will
reailume the government in a few days ; but
should his recovery be a partial recovery, or
should he relapse, of which there is great dan
ger, party disputes will run higher than ever
among us, and our government may become a
scene of tumult and diflracftion : At the fame
time, the connections into which We have lately
entered with Pruflia, Hefle, and the Stadtholder,
render it alinoft impoflible for us to avoid being
involved in another war, should not peace take
place on the continent next summer; and it is
indeed tome wonderful, that any persons among
us can lock to another continental war so soon
after the lafl, without terror—but amidst this
darkness, I trust in that Providence which orders
every thing for the bell, and often makes cala
mities the 1110 ft dreadful, the causes of the great
ell good.—This observation has been remarkably
verified by the consequences of the American
war. It was this war that gave rife to that spirit
of Liberty, which is now working through
Europe, and that will probably gain For France
a free constitution : And it was this war that has
gained for your country that Independence which
I hope will terminate in a Form of Government
that will be an example to the world. Mr.
Adams has with great ability contributed to this,
by proving, with abundant evidence, the neces
sity of a ieparation of the judicial, executive,
and legislative power—and of a dillribution of
of the legislative power in particular, between
three Independent States—l think it scarcely pos
sible to read his observations on this subjeCt, in
ahfwer to Nedhain and other writers, without
conviction." •
Last Thursday evening was held in the Aflembly
Room, the half yearly exhibitions in elocution by
the young gentlemen in Mr. Campbell's grammar
school, in presence of a crouded and very respec
table aflembly of ladies and gentlemen ; when
those young candidates for fame, delivered many
valuable pieces in prose and verse ; a few of
which were in Latin, and rendered into that lan
guage from the Englifli by the speakers them
selves.
With much applause and fatisfaction the com
pany beheld the very great progress which the
pupils in general have made in the art of delivery ;
while fuvidry of diem have attained to such profici
ency in it as is truly amazing.
; EPITOME OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE,
By the Sh:p Wilson, Capt. M'Evers,frj)m Liverpool.
| Sweden, Feb. 20.] Another revolution Las been
effected in this Kingdom by its Sovereign : This
was done by seizing the principal Nobility, and
confining them in the Castle of Frederici.Voff ;
The Kingdom by this manoeuvre is deprived of
one of its principal blanches.
[Denmark, Feb. 24.] Great preparations are mak
ing for war—and the campaign will open early.
Seven or eight ships of the line will be ready to
fail as soon as the rivers are clear of ice : Minis
try have feat orders to raise 4000 sailors in NOl -
way.
J he citizens ofGeneva have restored their an
cient Conititution, and have demanded of France,
ardinia, and the Canton of Berne, the Guarantee
of the Republic.
The triple alliance between Holland, Great -
Britain and Pruflia, is in great foi wardnefs.—
Fhe King of Great-Britain's recovery will be ce
lebrated with great joy at the Orange Palace.
At Constantinople there lias been a great infur
reetion, which lasted three days, occasioned by
the ill success of their arms.
[London.J The Imperial Joseph is again
mounted on his military hobby horse. Bri
grades, troops, cannon and warlike stores, are
at present marching and countermarching in
every quarter of Germany. He declares that
he will on no account whatever renew the truces
with the Turks, and is now seriously determined
that no treaty whatever fliall stop his progress
till he arrives at Constantinople, which he is de
termined to level to the ground.
The question now depending between the
Court and the Parliament is not on the Regency ;
but is, Whether the Crown of Ireland be imperial
and independent, or united to and inseparable
from the Crown of England .'
The importation of Bread, Flour, Indian Corn,
Liz'e Stock, into Newfoundland, in Britilh bottoms,
and navigated according to law, is permitted for
seven months, from 30th June next—byf n Order
of the King and Council, dated March t6i
[Paris.] The population of this city and fubjirbs
for the year 1788, is as follows : 20,708 chriftcn
ings ; i9,9J9deaths; J37J"marriages ; 5822 foun
dlings.
[Bruxel/es.~\ The paragraph which aflerted that
the Brabaniers had submitted to the demands
made by the Emperor is falfe :On the contrary
they remain firm and inflexible in thpir resolu
tions not to comply, though from threats, he may
proceed to threats.
The flame of Liberty, which for ages has illu
minated the English Hemisphere, will ere long
burn as bright in this quarter.
The Nobility of France appear inclined to fruft
rate the beneficent views of the Monarch in the
States Convention.
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
[Philadelphia, May 20.] The season forfnmmer
goods being now at hand, it is hoped the friends
of American manufactures will not forget the ex
cellent brown and white thread and cotton hosiery
made here, known by the name of Gcrmantown
Stockings. They are cheaper, and much more last
ing than those of any nation in Europe.
The laudable example exhibited last year by
persons of all circumstances, and in all situations,
in wearing the twilled and plain Jeans and Fujlians
made at the Philadelphia Factory, we trust will be
renewed this season. These articles.may now be
constantly procured at the stores of Meflrs. Wood
& Tho'rnly, near the Fountain Inn, Chefnut-ftreet,
of Meflrs. Mendenhall & Cope, in Second street,
opposite Christ-Church, and at the factory in
Market street. Also cotton sheetings, fancy
stripes for waistcoats, coarse linens, &c.
[Hartford, May 18.] Last Thursday the General Election was
held in this city, when the votes of the Freemen being returned,
it appeared, That His Excellency Samu £l Ho nti ngton, Esq.
was appointed and the Hon. OL iv ci Wolcott, Ef<],
Lieutenant-Governor.
His Excellency John Collins iselefted Governor, and the Hon.
Daniel Owen, Esquire, Deputy Governor, of the State of Rhode-
T(1 -A.
£ R R A TU M .
In Mr. Jackson's observations in the Gazette of Saturday last, for
" Dry Tax," p/eaji to,read, Direct Tax.
ARRIVALS.
At the port of Neuo-Ybrk.
Wednejday. Schooner Donald, Lilley, Norfolk. 7 days.
Sloop Ranger, Aftins, Philadelphia. 8 days.
Sloop Hawk, Harvey, St. Croix. 2j days.
Sloop Industry, Dunn, Philadelphia. 5 days.
Sloop New-York Packet, Tinker, Newburn, N. C.
Thurjday. Brig Carolina, Mead, Wilmington, N. C. 8 days.
Brig Two Brothers, Rogers, Port au Priuce. 14 days.
Schooner King George, Benifon, St. Johns. 10 days.
Sloop Brlliant, Smith, Charleston. 7 days.
Sloop Polly and Debby. Dickinfon, Antigua. 21 days.
Sloop Endeavor, Allen, Aux Cays, and Virginia.
Slop Cato, Crocker, Liverpool. 56 days.
Sloop Providence, Lovett, Charleston. 8 days.
Sfoop Charles, White, Norfolk, Virginia. 4 days.
Friday. Schooner Nancy, Randsfoot, Virginia. 5 days.
Schooner Betsy, Strange, Virginia. 5 days.
Schooner Nancy, Gore, Virginia, 10 days.
Schooner Defiance, Gillon, Virginia. 5 days.
Sloop Bounty, Robinson, Virginia. 5 days.
Sloop Good Intent, Painter, Antigua. 17 days.
Sloop Delight, Cockran, Curracoa. 16 days.
Sloop Phoenix, Bartlctt, Wilmington. 8 days.
Sloop Philadelphia Packet, Bailey, Philadelphia.jdays