precedents are derived, said, that since tlic adop tion of their prelent system of bankruptcy, that nation had enjoyed a degree of tranquility and domestic happiness, unknown for a century be fore ; but recuring to the obvious difference in the circumstances of the two countries, with ref peiffc to commercial tranlacftions within that king dom, said, that in his opinion we are not prepar ed at present to go fully into the lubjetfl, or to a dopt liinilar regulations. When there appeared to him to be a greater facility in recovering debts he would not be backward in voting for the mea sure. Mr. Hartley consented that the motion should lie on the table. Mr. Smith, (S. C.) recited the following clause in the couftitution, viz : Full faith and credit iliall be given in each State to the public a<sis, records and judicial proceedings of every other State, and the Congreis may by general laws pre scribe the manner in which fncii aifts, records and proceedings shall be proved,and the cifedt thereof. —and moved that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill or bills pursuant thereto ; this mo tion being adopted, the following gentlemen were appointed the committee, viz. Mr. Page, Mr. Jackson, and Mr. Thatcher. Mr. Heifter moved that a committee be appoint ed to bring in a bill or bills, making provision for the inyalid pensioners of the Unired States, this being adopted, Mr. Heifter, Mr. Partridge, and Mr. Hathorne were appointed. On motion of Mr. White, a committee of elec tions was appointed, viz. Mr. Ames, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Benfon, Mr. Stone, Mr. Page, Mr. Wynkoop, and Mr. White. A meflage from the Senate by their Secretary with a bill for giving efFe<sl to the laws of the United States, in the State of North-Carolina, returned with amendments, in which che Senate requested the concurrence of the Houfe.—Tliefe amendments were concurred in, with one amend ment only. By the amendments of the Senate to the fore going adt, a claule is introduced for the purpose of farther suspending Ihe operation of the ton nage atfr with refpetfl to vellels of Rhode-Hland till the firft day of April next. Adjourned. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Mr. Bland of Virginia took his feat this day. The engrolled bill for securing the copy right to authors and proprietors was read the third time. On motion this bill was recommitted to a fe left committee, and Mr. Boudinot, Mr. Sherman, and Mr. Sylvelter were appointed. Several petitions were read and laid 011 the table Mr. Foster of the committee on the bill provi ding for the atftual enumeration of the inhabi tants of the United States, reported sundry a mendments to said bill, which were read—'l hefe amendments included the schedules proposed by Mr. Madil'on.—TheHoufe proceeded to consider the fame. The amendments preceding the schedules were agreed to—thof'e being read. Mr. Liverniore observed that he wasapprehen five it was impracticable to effect an enumeration upon a plan that was to fpecify so many particu lars.—He conceived it would be extremely dif ficult, if not impoliible to make the diitin&ions' proposed—the schedules contemplate too minute an enumeration of the various arts, and profefli ons,if it comprized a smaller number it might an swer—but he was afraid that calling for so parti cular a detail might excite some disagreeable ideas in the minds of the people. Mr. Sedgwick observed that the object which the Hon. Gentleman had in view in moving for the recommitment of the bill, was to obtain more accurate information, not only with refpedt to the numbers of persons, but alio to as ertain more particularly the acftual state of society in the United States.—He could have wished there fore that the learned profeflions had been inclu ded, more particularly the lawyers, as he thought it would have contributed materially to the objecfl. Mr. Madison observed that the molt important advantages would be derived to the government in all its future operations, from knowing the atfual Hate of the various numbers employed in the several arts and profeflions. It would aflill the legislature in forming the laws, and enable them to do more equal juflice : and had they been in pofleflion off acfts in thisline in times part, it would perhaps have led to different decisions in many points.—With respect to including the learned profeflions he should be in favor of the addition. Some further objections were made to these schedules, but onthe question being put they were adopted—as were the other amendments propo sed by the committee. . The bill as thus amended, was then read by he Speaker. Mr. Burke moved an amendment so as to en creafe the allowance to thq afiiftants employed in this business, viz.—To receive one dollar for eve ry ijo persons returned from the country, and one dollar for every 2jo in towns of more than jooo inhabitants.—A considerable diversity of o pinion appeared on this motion—and the ideas formerly fnggefted were again repeated- The motion was at length adopted. Mr Jackson moved that the clatife which em powers the marshals, bypermiffion of the diftrkt judges, to allow the afiiftants one dollar for enu merating ioo persons, in parts where the in habitants are greatly dispersed, fliouldbe amend ed, so as to allow that sum for enumerating 50 persons. 0 This motion after considerable discussion was carried in the affirmative. Mr. 1 hatcher moved, for a variety of rea sons which he offered, that 150 dollars, the al lowance to the marshal of the diftridt of Maine fnonld be llruck out, and 250 inserted. Mr. Boudinot objected—as the adaption of this motion would lead to enhancing the allowances to the other diftriifts—which would encreafe the expence beyond the ideas of gentlemen, and the abilities of the United States in the present state of the Treasury. Mr. Wadfworth supported the motion, and faicl he did not think t..e business could be per formed for a less sum than 250 dollars. Mr. Sedgwick observed, that the whole ground of the motion was 011 the idea that the marshals must peregrinate to all parts of the diftridl, whereas 110 such principle is contemplated in the formation of the bill , the marshal is merely to receive the returns—l think the allowance in full propoi tion to what the others are to receive. Mr. Goodhue said, that comparing the diftrift of Maine with that of Maflachufetts, and taking into consideration the difficulties which mull at tend tranfatfling the business in the former he lhonld rather undertake to number the people of Maflachufetts for 250 dollars, than those of Maine for that sum. Mr. Livermore wasoppofed to the motion, and thought that gt "tlemen magnified the difficulties beyond reason—. cfcribed the duty which he supposed the inarfhal would have to perform, and made it appear so inconsiderable, as that ijo dol lars would be an ample compensation. Mr. Jackson spoke in favor of the motion. The motion was divided, and r jo dollars were (Iruck out.—lt was then moved to insert 2jo dol lars—this was negatived, and 200 iuferted. Mr. Boudinot moved that I>o dollars, the al lowance to the maflhal of the diftridt of New- Jersey, should be (truck out, and 200 inserted— which was carried in the affirmative. The bill being gone through, and sundry a mendments adopted, it was ordered to be en grofled for a third reading to-morrow. A mcflage from the Senate by their Secretary, with the bill for giving effe<ft to the laws of the United States, in the State of North-Carolina— and concurring with an amendment, to the a mendment proposed yesterday by the House, — which amendment of the Senate was agreed to. A committee 011 enrolled bills, confiding of Mr. Gilman and Mi*. White was appointed. CINCINNATI PROCEEDINGS At a general meeting of the New-Tor k State society of the Cincinnati, held at the Holland Lodge Room, in the City of New- Tori. February ift. 1790. A Petition having appeared in the public pa pers, as proposed to be signed by a number of officers of the late army of th« United States, and prefentedtothe national legislature, praying that in the system for funding the national debt, a discrimination may be made in favor of the original holders of public securities. The petition was read—whereupon it was Resolved unanimoujly, THAT this society disclaim the principles contained in the said Petition—conceiving it in continent with the character they have uniform ly maintained, to seek any advantage to them selves, which might be incompatible with the principles of an honorable policy. Resolved unanimously, That the foregoing lefolution be publifhedin thefeveral newspapers in this city. Ext rati from the Minutes. JOHN STAGG, jun. Sec. NEW-YORK, FEBRUARY 3 Extratt of tetter from a Houf ; of refpett ability in Bordeaux, dated Nov. 17, I 789, to a Gentleman in Philadelphia " Matters are now perfectly. quiet and peace ible at Paris, and the National Aflembly daily a iopting measures to render this oneof the molt ref|se<ftable and flouriftiing councries in Europe— There is not the shadow of danger of a national bankruptcy, and private property is as secure as in any part of the world." On Thursday last arrived in this city, from Maflachufettsthe Hon. William Cujhing,one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States. On Saturday the Hon. James Wilson, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court, arrived here from Philadelphia. Yelterday the Hon. John Blair, and the Hon, Edmund Randolph, arrived in this City from Vir 339 ginia. The formei Is a Judge of the Suprems Court—and the latter Attorney General for tlis United States. THE SUPREME COURT, Of tne United States, convened on Monday in this City ; hut a fufflcient number ot' the fudges not beingprefent to form a quorum, the fame was adjourned till yefkerday. The Hon. John Jay, Chief Jiitice of the Uni ted Stares. f ne Hon. William Cuihing, and The lion. James Wilson, Aflbciate Judges, appeared on the bench. John M'Kefl'on, Esq. adted as clerk. J he Court Room ac the Exchange was uncom monly crouded—The Chief Juflice and other Judges of the Supreme Court of this State ; the federal Judge for the diUriel of New York ; the Mayor and Recorder of New-York ; the Marshal of the District ofNew-York ; the Sheriff and ma ny other officers, and a great number of the gen tlemen of the bar attended on the occaflon. Yesterday the Supreme Court of the United States met at the Hall in the Exchange, a quorum of the Judges with the Attorney-General attend ing, their refpe<ftive commifTions were read—and the court then adjourned till this day at one o'clock. I heluhjcft of the Secretary's Rep rt engross the public at tention univerlally : It is the topic in all companies : Tne piinci ples of ihe proposed fyftctn are perpetually in discussion—and t is highly probable that the legiflalure will take up this bufmefs un dergreater advantages the prefrnt session, than they could have at any tormer period—or than there is any reason to suppose they, can at any future time. Wc have long been ftudving the book of experience, and bitter trunks are therein written against us; especially in the chapter on I übbc Credit. It is high time to turn over a new leaf, and fe<: what can be n:f i ibed on the fair pages of the future history of our country. The American chara&er Itands high in every particular but one, and it is in our power to wipe off every stigma, and to convince the whole world that wc are as honest, as we are brave, enli jhtened and free. The fuuation oi our public debts, and the very great embar rafsmcms which attended all our concerns on that account, were ihepriiioplt uiufes oltiiat revolution which hath given us the Con- It it ution : The affirmative therefore of the question, Whether the public debt (hall be placed on Inch a footing, as to retrieve and eftablilh the honor and credit of the United States, is in fa£l antici pated, by the adoption of the Conifitution—and from this conii deration it lollows, that the great quell ion on this fubjeft, involves a cifcnniiiiation not only between the friends and enemies of the General Government; but also between those who wilh the peace, honor, and happiness ot our country, and those who would rtjoice to fee it in the moll contemptible Rate ot degradation, and involved in alt the horrors ot confuli-m and bankruptcy. The mode to be adopted is therefore the only fubjeft of difcullion ; for the Constitution hath preclude tl ai 1 altercation 011 the principle. The Commonwealth of Mairachufetrs has latelyextinguirfied its foreign debt. Tiie lalk payment was 6cooo dollars specie. EXTRACT. Why has the world through all ages and na tions universally ascribed heroism and glory to conquelt ?—lt is through the refpedt that they' have for power. Man is by nature weak ;he is born in and to a state of dependance ; he there fore naturally seeks and looks about for help ; and, where he observes the greatefl power, it is there he applies and pray* for protection. Now, though this power fliould be exerted to his dam age, initead of defence, it makes no alteration in his reverence for it ; he bows while he trem bles, and while he detests, he wodhips ; in the present cafe, it is with as it is with God ; he is not i'o awful anditriking, he is not so much attended to, in the funihine and gentle dews of his providence and benignity, as in his light nings and thunders, his clouds and his tempests. TO CORRESPONDENTS. The " Fracments of Ancient Ballads" does not come within the limits of our plan— besides it would be a " twice told talc" to a great proportion of our readers. 41 A New-Jersey Man" came too late for this day's Gazette. The ftriftures on 44 Justice" in the Daily Gazette,do not ap ply, as the refle&ions on the Printers of this city, area figment of the author's own brain. The' 4 Lines to a Lady" in our next, ARRIVALS.- NEW-YORK. Saturday. Brig Chatham, McLean, Port au Prince. Brig Charles, Pigeon. St. Pcterfburgh, 4 months. Schooner Rambler, Wheeler, St. Martins, 24 days. Schooner Hope, , Cape-Fare, N. C. 12 days. Tuesday. Sloop Maria, Elliott, Charleston, 8 days. BOOKS. At the Auttion Room of Mejfrs Smith and Bradford, No. 22, Wall Street, will be disposed oJ\ at public Jale, on Friday Evening the Kth of February, a large and very oj BOOKS— conjijhng of Hifior\, Divinity, Law, Phxfic, roct>y, Novels, Miscellany, tfc. Catalogues will be delivered previous to thefale. New-York, I^9o. WILLIAM TAYLOR, Has for Sale, at his EAST-INDIA GOODS STORE, No. 4, Burling-Slip, Aflortment of EAST-INDIA GOODS. Among which are the following Articles : BOOK Muslins 8-4 6-4 5-4 || HUMHUMS, Jackonet do. j| Long Cloths, Hankerchiefs,of various kinds,j| Cartas, Chintzes, || Seerfuckcrs, Ginghams, || Boglapores. A Variety of handsome painted MUSLINS. With many other Articles, which will be fold by the Piece or Package, low for calh. And a few pair large handsome Cotton COUN TERPANES, much warmer than Blankets. January q, 1790. t. f. 1
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