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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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A letter from Washington dated June 14 reports on Senate discussions regarding a potential declaration, possibly of war, involving a bill from the House. Rumors suggest a committee proposed Letters of Marque and Reprisal against England, rejected 17-14, and a motion to include France failed. The writer anticipates measures to reach New Orleans before the embargo lifts.
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Extract to the Editors of the Herald, dated, Washington, June 14.
From the different reports which circulate here, there can be no doubt of an actual declaration being the subject of discussion before the Senate at this time, if it originally went from the House of Representatives. According to the paragraphs of some of our Editors, when the Bill went up it was referred to a select committee, who, according to rumor, made a report substituting Letters of Marque and Reprisal, which was negatived by a vote of 17 to 14; when it is said a motion was made to couple France with England, which was not carried. If this report can be considered as entitled to credit, there can be no doubt of the final result: they are such as have had considerable influence on my mind, and will govern my conduct; but it remains for others to act according to their own judgment, who, I fear, cherish a delusive hope, contrary to reason and evidence; for it appears to me certain, that measures will be taken in time to reach New-Orleans before the raising of the embargo.--I, therefore, anticipate a speedy issue on the main question, supposed to be at its third reading.
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Washington
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June 14
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Reports circulate of Senate debate on a declaration originating from the House. A bill was referred to a select committee that reportedly proposed substituting Letters of Marque and Reprisal, negatived 17 to 14. A motion to include France with England failed. The writer anticipates measures to reach New Orleans before the embargo lifts and a speedy resolution on the main question at its third reading.