~ [ X L wr i ow f Rb | | x NH 3 | { { Tuk é FO ———— tet ote a eee et PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY ALEXANDER HAMILTON, enisylvania Legislature BF — SENATE. * Mr. Burnside said he wished to call the attention of the Senate to a subject of some delicacy—He meant the situation of gen. Phillips, as paymaster of Col. Hills regl- ment of militia. It was well known that the militia who marched from the counties «of Mifflin, Huntingdon and Centre, had not A as yet received their pay. That genera) Philips had advertised m the papers of these counties, that he would meet the mi- lia in October last, The militia appeared but no paymaster attended. He had ta- ken the pains to call on the Auditor Gen- weralan this subject, and understood that in October last. Mr. Philips had not a suffisi- ent sum 1 his hands, bat that moncy had since been forwarded. "Chat the vo. ches of the paymaster were in part very irreg- ular, and he thought the subject would re- quire the interference of the Le gislature It was the duty of the Legislature to hold a strict hand over those persons who had received the public monies during the wars and it was not only due to-the militia of Hills regiment, but to general Philips, as any reports injurious to his reputation had gone abroad, to have this subject in- Vestigated He then submitted to the consideration Scnate the following resolution. é Resolved thatthe Auditor General lay ¥ anced to Jno. Philips forthe payment of the militia of this state, who rendezvoused at Lirie ; together witha statement of the manner in which the same has thus been { . ~ [a | Er Senate an account of the menics ad- expended. The resolution was adopted. Har. Chron. 000 Blue Laws of Connecticut. Ee a EXTRACTS. The governor and magistrates convened in general assembly are the supreme pow- er under God ofthis independent domini- en. Conspiracy against the dominion shall be punished with death. Whosoever says there isa power hold- ing jurisdiction above and over this domin- ‘on, shail be punished with death and loss « property The judges shall determine controver- zies without a jury. No one shall be a freeman, or give a vote, nnless he be converted, or a member in free <ommunion of the churches allowed in this 9minton No one shall hold any office who is not ound in the faith, and faithful to dominion ; 9d whoever gives a vote to such a person «wall pay a fine of one pound. Lor the se- md offence he shall be disfranchesed. No quaker or dissenter from the estab shed worship of this dominion, shall be lowed to give a vote for the election of _lagistrates or any officer. No food and lodgings shall be allowed 3 a quaker, adamite, or other heretic If any person turns quaker he shall be ‘anished and not suffered to return on pain £ death. No priest shall abide in this dominion. fe shail be banished and suffer death on is return. Priests may be seized by any aewithout « warrant. Noone shall cross a river but with an Wthorized ferryman. No onc shall runof a Sabbath day, er v Ed EN - a — EXT DOOR $Q Monda Us March LL walk in his garden, or clsewhere, except reverently to and from church No one shall travel, cook victuals, make beds, sweep houses, cut hairyor shave on the Sabbath day. No woman shall Kiss her child on "the Sabbath day. When it appears that an accomplice has confederates, aud refuses to discover them he may be racked. No one shall buy or sell lands without permission of the selectimen. No minister shall keep a school. ‘Whoever wears cloathes trimmed with silver or bone lace above two shillings a yard shall be presented by the grand ju- rors, and the selectmen shapl tax the effen- der atthe rate of 3001, cstate. A debtor in prison, swearing he has no estate, shall be let out and sold to make satistaction. No one shall read common prayer, kee Christmas or Saints Dav, make AB pies, dance, play cards, or play on any in- strument of mus'c, except the dium the trumpet and the Jews-harp. No man shall court a maid without first obtaining consent of her parents 51. for the first offcnce—101. for the sccond and for the third, imprisonment during the plea- sure of the court. Livery male shall have his hair cut round according to a cap. A great tippy having stopped at a tavern one day, the landlord of which was remar- kable for telling a good story, steped 1p to him and said, Laadiord, I hear that you can tell a devilish good story, come now give us one of the damndest lies you ever heard: The landlord making a polite bow, said, sir you are a Gentleman. is To the Senate and House of Re presootas tives of the United States. Ilay before Congress.copies of the trea- ty of Peace, and amity between the’ United States and his Britainic majesty, which was signed by the commissioners of both par- ties at Ghent, on the 24th of December, 1814, and the ratifications of which have been exchanged. While performing this act I congratu- late you and cur coustituants upon an, e- vent which is highly honorable to’ the pa- tion, and terminates with peculiar felicity a campaign sigialized by the most briliant SUCCESSES, The late war, although reluctantly de- tlared by congress, had become a neces- sary resort, to assert the rights and inde- pendence of the vation. It has been wa- ged with a success which is the natural re- sult of the iegislative councils, of the pa- triotism of the people, of the public spirit of the militia, and of the valor of the mili- tary and naval forces of the country. Peace at all times a blessing is peculiarly wel- come therefore at. a period when the caus- es of the war had ceased to operate ; when the governmelit has demonstrated the cffi- ciency of its powers of defence; and when the nation can review its conduct without regret, and without reproach ‘I recommend to your care and benifi- cence the gallant men whose achievments in every department of military service, on the land and on the water, have so essenti- ally contributed to the honor of the Ameri- can name; and the restoration of peace. The feelings of couscious patriotism and worth will animate such men, under every change of fortune and pursuit; Lut the country performs a duty to itsell when it bestows those testimonials of approbation and applause, which are at once the re. ward and inceutiveto great actions. The reduction of the public expenditures to the demands of a peace establishment will doubtless engage the immediate at- tention of Congress. There are however, important considerations which forbid a sudden and general revocation of the mea- sures that have been produced by the war Experience has taught us, that neither the pacific dispositions of the American peo- ple, nor the pacific character of their po- litical institutions, can altogether exempt them from that strife which’ appears, be» yond the ordinary lot of nations, to be inci- dent to the acruai period of the world ; and the same faithiui monitor demons. caics that a certain degree -of preparation for war is not oniy dispensable to avert disasterin the onsct, but affords aiso the best sceuvivy for the contintance of peace. The wisdom ot Congress will therefore, 1 am confiaent, provide lor the maintenance of an edeqguate regular force, for the gradual advance ol the naval establishment, for improving ail the means of harbbr defence, for adding discipline to the militia, and for cultivating the branches, under the liberal patronage oi government. The resources of our country were at ali times competent to the attainment of every national ovject; but they will now be en- riched and invigorated by the acuvily which peace will mtroduce into all the scenes ol domestic enterprise and labor. I'he provision that has becn made for the public creditors, during the present session ot Comyzress, must have a aceisive ¢ffect in the esiabiishment of the public credit, both at home and abroas. The reviving inter- ests of commerce will claim the legislative attention at the earliest opportuiity ; and such reguicions wily I trust, oe scasonably devised as shan secure to the U. Staies ‘heir just proportion of the navigation of tie woiid 1 he most libeval policy towards other nations, il met by corresponding dis- positions, wiily in tuls respect, be found the most beneficial policy towards ourselves. But there is no subject that can enter with greater foice and merit Lito the delibera tion of Congress than a consideration of the means to preserve and promote the manufactures, which have sprung into ex- isience, and attained an unparaleiled matu- rity throughout the U. States during the period of the European wars. This source of masienal independence & wealth I anx- iously recommend to the prompt and con- stant guardianship of Congress. The termination of the legislative sessi- on will soon sepera. ,ousfcilow-citizens, from each other, and resiore you to your constituents. I pray you io bear with you the expressions of my sanguine hope that the peace which has just been declared will notenly be the foundation of the most friendiy intercourse between the U. States and great Briain, but that it wii also be productive of happiness and harmony in every section of our beloved country. | The influence of your precepts’ and example must be every where poweriul : and wile we accord in grateful acknowledgments for the protection which Providence has be- stowed upon us, {ct us never ceuse to in- cuicate obedience to tne laws and fidelity to the union, as constituting the paliadium of the national independence and prosperi- ty. : JAMES MADISON. Washington, February 18, 1815, " DIED, at New York, on the 23d instant, ROBERT FULTON, Esq. of a fever, which bad confined him for several days. ~— During life he posseser polish aud re- finemert in an eminent degree. His social qualities were of the highest order. In works of taste, and in every thing belonging to the fine arts, he was a great proficient.-- To all these attainments, excellent as they are, he “added the power of an inventive mind.—These he applied to impreve the useful arts, by combining the forces of chemistry and mechanics. He became, by the efforts of his own understanding, an en, gineer of rate attainments. - He had accom- plished the navigation of rivers and sounds by boats, propelled by steam, and thereby incalculably facilitated transportation and travelling. He was engaged, in conjuncti- on with the Committee of Coast and Har- bour Delence, in constructing a vessel of war, to be moved by the same means. This grand engine of annoyance was with- in a few weeks of completion when the UT 4 re ¥ 3 = g— ; er a 4 news of peace reached the country “anditsvas 4 ingenious and incomparable inventor was called away to another world. Mr F had achieved great things for his ‘native laed. 1c had conceived many move: important projects for the general goods He was in the vigour of his age, and the full career of his usetulness. His loss may be truly considered a national coicern, Sincerely will his death be lamented—long will his name be cherished and respected This isa mere hmpromptu—a sketch that falls irom the pen of instant feeling, His “begrapher will do his memory ample jus- tice: on the page of history must be spread the materials of his imperishable fame. — Irreparable is this mournful accident to his SUrViy ing partner and promising babes : but in the midst of our griet and condolence, we must bow with reverence to the Al- mighty fiat, and say, Even so Lord thy rightousness will be done.” Mr. F. was aged about 42 vears, and has been sick for ten days, of a complicati on of disorders, arising principally from exposure to the weather at this seaaon, in the pursuit of objects which were calcula ted to the national greatness. : In his person, Mr. F was tall and slen- der, was iiteral and patriotic in his views to an extent rarcly seen; was a gentleman in manners, studious in his habits, and un- ceasingly engaged in inventive mecchanica, pursuits, by which science and his country were to be benefited. He has left a wife and four infant children to lament his loss. atte 3 03 SMe FROM THE RicaMoxp Fxquirknm. GENERAL JACKSON. Some notice of the life and character of General ‘Jackson will be desirable at this time to the readers of your columns. The distingu'shed post he at present occupies, the honorable manner in whieh he has brought the Creek war to a termination, the unexampled enthusiasm which he has instilled into his army in defence of the na- tion ; and the confidence which he has eves ry where obtained, through this vast coun- try, has ‘excited much curiosity on the part of the pubtic,to become more intunately ace quainted with him. The writer of the Cries sis will gratify as far as in his power this anxiety for information concerning a man whose Jife will constitute and has constitu- ted a very important epoch in the history of our country. Gen. Andrew Jackson was, as I am told, born in North Carolina? where he received a liberal education, and at an carly age commenced the prac- tice of the law. He was esteemed eminent in his profession, His speeches at the bar, were always considered nervous, and ad- mired for the perspicuity of the style : He was pointed out to me at Knoxville, as an clegant scholar In early life he was poor 3 bis industry soon made him rich ; gene- rous and brave in his disposition, he was estcemed by all who knew him ---and his influence soon became extensive ; he was e- jected a member of the Tennessee Convene tion, and had a large share in the forma tion of the coastitution.of that state. On the admission of Tennessee nto the union as a sister state, he was elected to the house of representatives, from which place he was subsequently transferred from the
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