CONGRESS. HOUSE OK REPRESENTATIVES SATURDAY, Feb. j. The BANK BILL under confideralion, MR. SMITH, (S. C.) OBSERVED, That he considered it his duty to offer the reasons which (hould influence him in giving his vote on this occalion. He had wiflied amendments to the bill, as some parts of it he confefled, did noj perfectly please him, but his wilhes having been over-ruled, the question now is, Whether the bill /hall pass ? Tho lie caine from the southward of the Patowmac, the principle of the bill met his approbation : It would be a deplorable thing, said he, if" this government ihould en ad; a law subversive of the constitution— or that so enlightened a body as the Senate of the United States, Ihould, by so great a majo rity, as were in favor of this bill, pass a law, so hostile to the liberties of this country, as the opposition to this ineafure have suggested the bankfyftemtobe;andit would be very extraordi nary if an officer of this government, who has produced a performance explanatory of the con llitution, of such celebrity, as to be resorted to as an authority, Ihould be so inconsistent with himfelf as to propose a law entirely subversive of the principles laid down in his able defence of the constitution. He then adverted to the obje&ion drawn from that article of the constitution, that no prefer ence ftiall be given to one port over another : He Ihewed that the clause was inserted for a parti cular purpose—and could not be cited as a rule not to be deviated from—as a preference was and must neceflarily be given to one port over another. He produced numerous instances in point in consequence of various clauses in the re venue laws—general regulations sometimes ope rate partially—and commercial arrangements, apparently unequal, produce the good of the community at large. In reference to construing the Constitution, lieobferved, that the present momenr, when the powers of the government were aflailed from va rious quarters, he conceived the molt improper to contract tliofe powers. The right to construe the constitution he ar gued from the principles advanced by Mr. Madi son, in the debate on the power of removability, and read sundry observations from Lloyd's Re gister, made by that gentleman, corroborative of this sentiment—Those arguments he conceived applied very aptly to the present fubjeft. Matters of a fifcal nature necefl'arily devolve on the general government, and he urged, that every power resulting from the acknowledged right of Congress tocontroul the finances of this country, must be as neceflarily implied, as in the cafe of the power of removability. He then alluded to the expediency of a nation al bank : The Secretary gave notice in his firft report, that this plan was in contemplation.— Nothing was ever read with gi eater avidity—and tho it is now more than a year since this intima tion was given—yet no obje<ftions have been of fered against it, either by the States or by iudi viduals—even the State of North Carolina have not mentioned it.—[Here Mr. Bloodworth, (if the Editor did not misunderstand him) informed Mr. Smith, that the report had not been ieen by the legislature of North Carolina.] Mr. Smith said he was sorry for it—and then proceeded to notice some partial quotations, made by Mr. Jack son, from Dr. Smith's Wealth of Nations, against banlc systems : He said he could have wished the gentleman had been more copious in his quota taions from that author—if he had, he would have found that that author has fully demon strated their utility. He noticed the division of opinions on the sub- I jetft of a national bank in the city of Philadel phia—he supposed ideas of personal advantages induced these opposing sentiments—he however ihought this fubjedt {houkl be taken up altogeth er on general principles ; and even if its imme diate influence Should not extend to the extremes of the union, if the establishment promises a ge neral preponderating advantage, local confeder ations must be confideredina secondary point of view.—The principal enquiry is, will the Insti tution facilitate the management of the Finan ces ? This he thought had been made apparent. This is the opinion of the Secretary of the Trea i'ury, after due and mature consideration of the fubjedt; he certainly enjoys the best means for forming an opinion—he is at the head of the fifcal department, an'd deservedly enjoys the pub lic confidence : Very little has been offered to disprove his sentiments on this part of the ques tion—and the inexpediency of the measure ihould be clearly proved before the plan , is rejetfted—- for an officer who deservedly enjoys the public confidence, is entitled to the support of the legi llature in those plan 3 which are expedient and constitutional. _ 4 Mr. Smith mentioned iuftances, in which Con gi ess exercised power by implication and ob served, that this was neceflary to the execution ol the duties which devolve on the government by the Constitution : The power to eftablijh a nation al bank niuft reside in Congrefs—for 110 indivi dual State can exercise any such power—The right of no particular itate is therefore infringed by the institution : It had repeatedly been said, that Philadelphia would derive peculiar advan tages from the Bank of the United States—-but he observed, if theprefent plan fliould fail, it was a queltion whether the Stockholders of the Bank of North-America, would not derive greater ad vantages from the necessity which in that cafe government would be under of refortingto them for loans. The inltitution as before observed, is founded on general principles—and will un doubtedly in its operations prove of general utility. A CO-PARTNERSHIP having commenced between Joseph Anthony, and his Son, Thomas P. Anthony, under the Joseph Anthony and Son, firm of They have for Sale, at their Stop and Anthony,) North {it NEW-ENGLAND Rum, Molasses, Muscovado Sugars, Jamaica & Martinique Coffee, Pimento, Cassia, Old Batavia Arrack, Spermaceti 8c Wax Candles, Spermaceti, Right Whale, and Tanner's Oil, Best pick'd Mackarel, New Line of Stages. THE Subscriber has established a line of STAGES from Hart ford to Bolton, by way of Norwich and Providencc, which will run thro twice a week during the Winter Season, and three times a week during the Summer Season. Carriages, Horses, and careful Drivers are provided. PaiTengers pay three Pence per Mile, and are allowed 14 pound Baggage each. Extra Baggage pays at the rate of three Pence per Mile for every 150 wt. As the Mail is to go in these Stages for the year 1791, fixed hours for starting from the refpe&ive Stage Houses is absolutely neceflary—from which there can be 110 devia^ tion, The Stage for the Eastward leaves Hartfprd- Mondays and Thursdays, Norwich Tuesdays and Fridays, Providence Wednesdays and Saturdays, For the Westward, leaves Boston Mondays and Thursdays, Providence Tuesdays and Fridays, Norwich Wednesdays and Saturdays. JESSE BROWN, PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A WORK, Entitled The Art of Writing, REDUCED TO A PLAIN AND EASY SYSTEM, On a Plan entirely new. IN SEVEN BOQKS. By JOHN JEN K J NS, Writing- Majle r, THE firft book contains a very plain, easy and familiar intro duction to this art, and leads the learner to a right under (landing of the principles of the work. The small letters are dif fered—the principal ftrokesare placed by themselves. and accom panied with particular explanations. A table, or scheme, is ad ded, which exhibits at one view the component parts of each let ter, both small and great, placed in different classes, that the learner may at once perce : ve, by infpe&ion, the relation and dependence which one letter has upon another. To which is annexed, a Dia logue, calculated to fix the attention of children, and impress their minds with right ideas of the letters. This work is defi'gned for the benefit of schools, and may be used with advantage by all who would acquire a knowledge of pcnmanfhip. Five of the remaining fix are proper Writing Books, with Cop perplate Copies, and are designed as an execution of the foregoing plan, each book proceeding by regular steps, from the firft princi ples to Joining-hand Copies, and gradually proceeding from a large Round-hand, to an easy Running-hand; all which are pre paratory to the seventh and last book, which is a colle&ion of Writing Pieces, Promissory Notes, Orders, Receipts, Bills of Ex change, See. CONDITIONS of the first book I. It will be printed on fine writing paper, and contain about twenty-eight pages, quarto, with eight copperpl-ate engravings. 11. The price will be Three Fifths of a Dollar, ditched in blue. 111. As the author risks the publication, he requests that each subscriber would advance One Quarter of a Dollar. N. B. As the engravings are not yet completed, the price of the remaining fix cannot at present be ascertained. ■%* Gentlemen who have these fubfeription papers in their hands, are requested to return them to Isaiah Thomas. Esq. of Worceftcr, or Thomas and Andrews, Boston, by the full of June next. The plan of the above work has been fabmitted to, and approved of by the Governors of several of the States, several members of Con^refs—the Presidents of Cambridge, Rhodt- Island, Yale, Columbia, the President and Vice- President of New- Jersey, and several of the Profellors of Pennsylvania Colleges— Also, by many of the Clergy, and several eminent Writing-Mas ters and Inftru&ors of Youth. Philadelphia. March 7, 17051 Captain Armstrong, INFORMS his fellow-foldiersaridothers,who mav wifli toenlift, that he has commenced recruiting in the city of Philadelphia, where a generous bounty, and other encouragement will be given, Young men, who wish to become Adventurers in a new country, by joining this command, may acquire a knowledge of the Western World, fubjeft to no expence ; and after serving a short period, set down on their own farms, and enjoy all the ble flings of peace and plenty. JOH N ARMSTRONG. Philadelphia, March 14, 1791. 792 es, (lately improved by Hewes ide Chcrnut-Street Wharf, Hyson,") T£AS o f t hefirft Boston Sail Duck, No, 1,2,3, 4' anc * 7> 6 by 8 Window GJafs, Boston Prime Beef, A quantity of choice Carrot Tobacco. N. England Tow Linen. Philadel. March 18. [c.p.^w.] Norwich, Dec. 14,1790. 69 —1 \#3m India Sales, at Salem. At the STORE of ELIAS HASKETT DERBY, Esq. On TUESDAY the 3th of April next, ?t 10 o'clock, A.M. will commence the sale, by AUCTION, of the Cargo of the Brig Henry, Lately arrived from Be kc.h, Madras, and Isle of Franc*; Consisting of a large and valuable alfortment of INDIA GOODS. As follows—viz, BAI'T AS, ) white Cloths, proper for Samias, and > Shirting, or Sheeting. Caiias, ) Dureas—or ftnped Muflin c . Durea Chintz, or painted ftripcd do. Chintz, a great variety. Striped Cottons, Jag tenant Muflias. Ditto Ditto Handkerchiefs. Ginghams, Blue Cotton Handkerchief'. Long Cloths, of a fupcrior quality, suitable for (hirting.") Madras Patchcs, beautifully figured. j Caniboys, or blue and white itriped Cottons. | Moreas, or plain white Cloths. ! 2 Madras Cambricks. Ditto Ditto Handkerchiefs, with borders. j Book Muslins. | Ditto Ditto Handkerchiefs, a great variety. J A quantity of China Silk Handkerchiefs. A quantity of Ostrich Feathers. Suiat Cottoji, 23 bales. Indigo, of the Isle ot France, of a superior quality. An atlortmrnt of fine Wines of the Cape of Good Hope. Kaifins of do. A quantity of India Shirts and Trowfers, for Sailors' wear. To the above will be added, a great variety of other Goods, which ar not enumerated. 100 Casks Raisins, } 75 Cherts Bohea Tea,( of the best , l£ics 30 Ditto Hyson, f 1 30 .ditto Souchong, ) The Goods may be viewed a few days previous to the sale. W. P BARTLETTand CO. Audioneers. Salem, Feb. 21,179 1 Virginia, Culpeper County, 15th Jan. 1791, To be SOLD by the Subscriber, The PLANTATION, where on he resides, laying on both fides the Carolina road, in the great fork of Rappahanock river, 36 miles from the town of Dumfries, 30 from Frederickiburg, and 28 from Falmouth ; in a moil healthy part of the country : —Confiding of 2,000 acres—half clear ed, and in good fence, well adapted for farming and grazing—the foil is good, lays well, abounding with many excellent springs and streams of water, so diiperfed as 10 afford great opportunity of making watered meadow of the fir ft quality,perhaps more t han 300 acres—of which 120, in one body, fs already in grass, and all wa tered and drained at pleasure by a number of ditches, forthat pur pofc, palling through the whole. Orchards of about 2000 bear ing apple trees—near as many peach trees, and a variety of most other kinds of fruit, natural to the climate. A good dwelling, house, the situation whereof is remarkably beautiful and pleafam; and many other valuable improvements of divers kinds. And one other Plantation about 5 miles nearer fa id towns, con fiding «f about 1500 acres, on which is good merchant, grift, snci saw mills, where nature, labour and art, have fully conspired to render them complete; a large conflant stream, on which they stand, affords them water in great abundance; convenient thereto is a kiln end house, tor drying corn, a bake house, a dwelling houfeand ieveral other improvements moitly new ; about 300 acres of the lands are in cultivation, very goodin quality ; the other part thin foil, but abounding with timber, is an inexhauftable source for the saw-mill. Alio several detached tra£ls within said county, of about 2, 3, and 400 acrescach,and though not offo fcrtilea foil,their vicinity to the towns render them valuable, on some of them there aie small improvements, and the lands so fitudted, that they can easily be made convenient little iarms. The whole or any part of the abovementioned pofieflions will be dilpoled of, on very reasonable terms—a small proportion in ready money, for the balance, the payments will be made entirely to accommodate the conveniency of the purchasers, who may be fupphed on the fame terms, with all kinds of (lock, work hor ies, oxen, &c. &c. &c. by JOHN STRODE. £c. f.J TO BE SOLD, The seat of the late governor. L 1 V 1 N C S T 0 N, situate about a mile from Elizabeth-Town, on the public road to Morris Town. The farm contains between 90 and 100 acres of land, 15 or 20 acres of which are wood land ; there is also apper taining to the said farm about 19 acres of fait meadow. Particular attention having been paid to the cultivation of fruit ; there is on the farm a very large colle&ion of various kinds of the choicest fruit trees, &c. in full bearing; the hotife is large, convenient, well built and in very good repair. Enquire of the Printer, for further particulars. New-York, 'Jan. 1791. FOR SALE, In the City of Nezu-Brunfwick, A Commodious TWO STORY HOUSE, almost new, pleasantly situated on the banks of the Rantan, to gether with a large I>ot in the rear, and a very good Wharf im mediately in front of the House. ' Said House is thirty-four feet square has four rooms on each floor, wth entries between the fame, and a good stone cellar under the whole. Any person inclining to purchate may have pofTeflion the nrlt dav of Maynext, and know the price and terms ol payment which w 1 be made easy by applying to Lewis For man, in fa id city, or ttic lubfcribcrm Borden Town. J. VAX EMBURGH. N. B. If not-sold, to be rented from day of Maynext Manuel Noah, BR O K E R, N0.91, Race-Street,, between Second and Third-Sticets* BUYS and SELLS Continental & State Certificates, Pennsylvania and Jersey Paper Money, And all kinds of SECURITIES of the United State?, or of any Bengal. Also, particular Sta:c. 8b 3 m
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