Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser

Mr. W. Smith, in the debate on Monday, denied the assertion of Mr. Giles, that France had declared certain British Ports in the West-Indies to be in a state of REBELLION: it was Victor Hugues who had issued the declaration, Mr. Smith did not suppose the government of France could hazard such a ridiculous doctrine.

The following is a correct Copy of the Resolutions of Mr. W. SMITH, depending in the House of Representatives:

1. Resolved, That further provision ought to be made by law, for fortifying the ports and harbours of the United States.

2. Resolved, That further provision be made by law, for completing and manning the frigates United States, Constitution and Constellation.

3. Resolved, That provision be made by law, for procuring by purchase, a further naval force, to consist of frigates, of _____ guns, and sloops of war, of _____ guns.

4. Resolved, That provision be made by law, for empowering the President to employ the naval force of the United States, as convoys, to protect the trade thereof.

5. Resolved, That provision be made by law, for regulating the arming of the merchant vessels, of the United States.

6. Resolved, That the existing Military establishment ought to be augmented by an addition of one regiment or corps of artillery and engineers, and _____ companies of dragoons.

7. Resolved, That provision be made by law, for empowering the President to raise a provisional army, to consist of _____ regiments of infantry, one regiment of artillery, and one regiment of dragoons, by commissioning the officers, and by volunteers or enlistments, whenever the circumstances of the country shall, in his opinion, render the said army necessary for the protection and defence of the United States: Provided, that neither the officers or soldiers shall receive any pay or emoluments until called into actual service.

8. Resolved, That provision be made by law, to authorize the President to borrow, on the credit of the United States, a sum not exceeding _____ dollars, to defray the expense which may arise in providing for the defence and security of the United States.

9. Resolved, That provision be made by law, to raise a revenue adequate to the reimbursement, within _____ years, of such sum as may be borrowed, as aforesaid.

10. Resolved, That provision be made by law, to prohibit, for a limited time, the exportation of arms, ammunition, and military and naval stores.

Those Printers who have published the Resolves in an incorrect shape, are requested to publish the above.