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*
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