Richmond Enquirer

GRAND UNION CANAL MEETING.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8.

Mr. Mercer presented a letter and resolutions from the County of Monongalia, appointing Delegates, which were read.

Mr. Mercer made a report from the Committee, suggesting a variety of amendments in the original resolutions.

Mr. Kennedy, of Washington county, moved the printing of the resolutions and amendments, but the motion was lost.

An amendment, offered to change the name of the Canal from "Union," to "Chesapeake and Ohio," led to some discussion. in which Mr. Lee called on any gentleman from Kentucky or Ohio, to give the sentiments of these states respecting the Canal.—

In consequence of this call, Mr. TRIMBLE, of Kentucky, a member of the House of Representatives, rose and observed, that though called upon unexpectedly. he would, very cheerfully, if the Convention wished it, proceed to state the deep interest, which he could assure the meeting, his state felt in the success of so magnificent an undertaking. Kentucky and Ohio both believed that, in process of time, they should have to seek their market in the Eastward. Mr. T. submitted, in detail, the reasons which induced them to adopt such an opinion, and why, he himself thought, their calculations were based upon rational grounds.

He then took a view of the relative expenses of the New Orleans and the eastern markets. from which he inferred the certainty that the states of Kentucky. Ohio, and Indiana, would send their produce to the latter. He requested the meeting to imagine the vast extent of country lying beyond the Alleghany, and then to consider the mighty advantages which the East India trade had brought to the principal cities on the Mediterranean. The inference was clear, that comparative advantages would result to the Atlantic cities from the completion of this canal. He thought that if the meeting adjourned without coming to some conclusive point, it would rather injure than serve the great cause of internal improvement.

Mr. M'LANE. of Ohio, feeling himself called upon to state, what was the sentiment of Ohio on this subject, assured the Convention that that state viewed the question of internal improvement as one intimately connected with the future prosperity of the country. He had no doubt it was the interest of Ohio and all the western states. to aid in support of this noble and patriotic undertaking. and while he was confident that the feeling was decidedly favorable, he was of opinion, that, at present, but little pecuniary assistance could be looked for. Mr. M'Lean considered, that the principal object of gentlemen in appealing to him, was to ascertain what was the probability of obtaining pecuniary support, and, to give the information desired, he had thus given his opinion on the subject.

Mr. HERBERT stated, that as one of the Committee he wished to explain why the proposed change in the name was agreeable to him. He wished that the interests of Baltimore should be not entirely lost sight of, and that the prejudices already existing should not be increased. If a lateral canal should be made, the present correspondence and intercourse between the West and Baltimore would be continued, and on this account the change was proposed. A sort of compromise was made in the committee, in which one party had given up the point as to the termination of the great trunk, in order to obtain the change in the name of the Canal. He wished to avoid increasing the prejudices in Baltimore, although he considered them unreasonable : and as resulting from an ignorance of her true interests. He hoped no objection would be made to the lateral Canal, and if not, where could be the objection to the proposed change?

Mr. ARCHIBALD LEE, of Montgomery, could say to his friend from Prince George's that there was not even an idea among his colleagues of opposing the lateral Canal to Baltimore. Baltimore was the emporium of the state—was her pride, and as an inhabitant, he was willing to do every thing to promote her prosperity. He hoped both himself and his colleagues stood acquitted in behalf of any hostility towards her.

Mr. M'LEAN, as a member of the committee, remarked, that he was in favor of the proposed change of the name of the Canal, from Union to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, because there were already several canals in the country of the same name.

The question was then taken upon the proposed change, and carried in the affirmative.

After the reading of the several amendments offered by the Committee, the question occurred upon the resolutions as amended, when Mr. McMAHON, of Alleghany, Md. wished the resolutions to be considered jointly.

Mr. WALLACE said he preferred their separate consideration; he was of opinion, that the Constitution gave Congress no power to act in this measure, and therefore he was unwilling to offer a memorial to Congress, when its co-operation could not consistently be asked.

Some conversation then ensued relative to the manner of taking the question, when their separate consideration was ordered.

A short debate took place on the question of adjournment, a motion having been made by Mr. POWELL, of Va. that when the Convention adjourn. it adjourn sine die; the motion was afterwards withdrawn, to substitute another, to the same effect, that the resolutions be laid on the table; which motion was negatived.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.

Washington, Nov. 10.—This is the name which has been formally ordained for the great Work which, under the wise decisions of the Convention which has just closed its sittings, cannot fail to be speedily prosecuted to a successful termination. The Convention sat all day on Saturday, and adjourned about the going down of the sun, after completing the proceedings, the result of which will be found, in official form, in the next page. We have only time and room to announce the fact, adding that the proposition of Mr. Mercer succeeded, after receiving several modifications, which give to the Proceedings the shape in which they now stand, in which we hope they will be acceptable even to those who have heretofore, from wholly mistaken views, opposed this glorious undertaking.

An account of the Proceedings of Saturday will be given to-morrow. At present, we can only state, that the following Delegates attended, in addition to those already mentioned as having attended on the preceding days:

From Prince George's County, Md. Robert W. Bowie and Wm. T. Wootten.

From Charles' County, Md.—J. G. Chapman.

From Frederick County Md.—Grafton Duvall

From Morgan County, Va —Jos. H. Sherrard and James Mackey.

From Georgetown. Clemens Smith

On motion of different Members of the Convention. the following gentlemen were invited to honorary seats in the Convention:

Mr. Virgil Maxey, of Maryland;

Mr. George Sullivan, of Massachusetts;

Mr. George M'Duffie, of South Carolina

Major Roberdeau, of the United States'

Topographical Engineers.

We cannot help here repeating the universal remark, that a more respectable voluntary assemblage of citizens, in pursuit of a grave purpose of public utility, was perhaps scarcely ever convened, in any country. The same remark will apply to the talents as well as to the personal character of those who composed the Convention. Enough of learning and eloquence was displayed in the debates, to indicate how much might have been commanded, had more been necessary. No unholy passion, no petty electioneering considerations were suffered to intrude. The proceedings were conducted with dignity, with a single eye to the public good, and have terminated in the adoption of measures worthy of the subject and of their authors.

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GRAND UNION CANAL DINNER

The Canal Convention, after three days assiduous attention to the object of their meeting, closed their business late on the evening of Saturday; and the members repaired to Brown's Hotel, where they had been invited to a Public Dinner by the Citizens of the District of Columbia. Capt. Carbery, Mayor of the City. Col J. Cox. Mayor of Georgetown. General Walter Jones. of the City. and THOMAS SWANN. Esq. of Alexandria. presided at the different tables, to which more than one hundred gentlemen. including. the Secretaries of State, of War, and of the Navy. the Postmaster General, and many other distinguished citizens sat down. The Hon. Mr. THOMAS. of Illinois. Hon. Mr. TRIMBLE. of Kentucky, Hon George SULLIVAN. of Boston, and the other Honorary Members of the Convention, were among the guests.

No set Toasts had been prepared, but after the cloth was removed, the following spontaneous sentiments were offered. and drank with great cordiality, interspersed with a number of excellent songs:

By the Secretary of State.—The first right and the first duty of nations—self-dependence and self-improvement.

By the Secretary of War.—Canal navigation between the Atlantic and the Western waters, essentially connected with the commerce, the defence, and the union of the States— may it receive the patronage and support of the nation.

By the Postmaster General —Roads and Canals—they unite all interests, and render our Union indissoluble.

By General Walter Jones—Public spirit and public opinion—an unfailing pledge of ways and means.

By Gen John Mason.—DeWitt Clinton and his distinguished coadjutors in projecting and in executing the first Grand Canal communication in the Union.

By the Hon J B. Thomas, of Illinois.—Success to the labors of the patriotic and Convention without a sordid regard to dollars and cents.

By Mr. Sullivan of Boston.—As the object of this Convention is a work of the greatest national results, may this meeting prove the origin of an association for internal improvements throughout the nation.

By Dr Heard, of Baltimore.—A speedy marriage between the Ohio and Potomac—only to be dissolved by the death of one of the parties

By Mr. Q. A. P. Custis, of Arlington.—The meeting of the waters—may the products of the West soon find a market in the East.

By Mr. Mary, of Maryland.—Internal Improvements.— the means of giving to our extensive country and scattered people, the advantages of a dense population and limited territory

By Mr. Maulsby, of Maryland.—The City of Washington; may it emulate the greatness of its founder.

By Col. Fenwick. of Maryland.—The green glades of Alleghany, the seat of our great Reservoir; may its refreshing breezes brace the East and West to perseverance in a good cause

By the Hon. C. F. Mercer.—The Eastern and Western Country—whom the Author of Nature has joined together, may no man put asunder

By the Hon. Joseph Kent, of Maryland —The City of Washington; may it, like the reputation of its founder; increase with time and endure forever.

By Mr. Thos. Munroe of Washington—The Hon. David Trimble, of Kentucky, his luminous speech to-day, as an honorary member of the Canal Convention, displayed the able, liberal, and patriotic advocate of Internal Improvements.

By Mr. Thomas Law.—May Congress, seeing the magnanimity of New York, save us from the humiliation of applying to States, Corporations, and individuals, for only half of a hat New York has supplied.

By Capt. Carbery, Mayor of Washington.—May the Boats of the East and the Boats of the West, soon be mingling together on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and their crews. in joyous harmony, forget their toils in the profits of the intercourse.

By Col. Cox, Mayor of Georgetown.—America, the country at large, unexampled without wind or water.

By Mr. Swann, of Alexandria. The Ohio and Chesapeake Canal : may we have copious streams for the supply of the Canal.

By a Delegate.—Charles Fenton Mercer, the eloquent and enlightened advocate of the best interests and true glory of his country

[When this toast was announced from the Chair, the whole company evinced the cordiality with which they received it, by spontaneously rising and drinking it, with reiterated applauses. Mr. Mercer expressed his acknowledgements for this unexpected compliment. and for the manner in which it was received by a few words, evincing the deep emotion he felt.]

Mr. Adams and Mr. Calhoun having retired,

By Mr. Archibald Lee, of Md.—John Quincy Adams; the first to elicit in the Senate of the United States the luminous report of Albert Gallatin upon Internal Improvements.

By Mr. Fitzhugh, of Va.—The Hon. J. C. Calhoun; the liberal and enlightened advocate of a system of Internal Improvement, commensurate with the powers of the government and the resources of the nation.

By Mr. Shannon, of Va.—Wm. H. Crawford, the friend of Internal Improvement; prevented by indisposition from attending the marriage festival of the Ohio and Potomac.

By Mr. B. S. Forrest, of Md.—Henry Clay, qualified to pass the summit level, neither giddy in ascending, nor dismayed in descending.

By Mr. Carbery The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal: In the ecstasy and delight which may be produced by the hissing of the waters, may it ever be remembered that they were conceived by the immortal Washington, and brought into existence by this enlightened Convention.

By Mr. Kilgour, of Md. The towns of the District of Columbia: May their rise be more rapid than Tyre, and their population equal to Pekin.

By Mr. W. B. Page, of Va— The Legislatures of Virginia and Maryland : May their only cavairy be in favor of the Union Canal.

By Mr. Nathaniel Burwell, of Va.—May the efforts of the Waters of the Potomac and Ohio to unite, be no longer retarded for the want of means.

By Dr. Howard, of Baltimore.—The introduction of the Grape into our country : May it soon be as easy for us to make wine as to make water.

By Mr. M'Mahon, of Md.—The union of the Ohio and the Potomac: It is now in the season of bloom, may it soon be in the season of fruit.

By Mr. Carroll, of Annapolis.—The City of Baltimore :— May her benefit from the Potomac and Ohio Canal equal the merit and patriotism of her people.

By Mr. Turner, of Va.—The foundations of our Republic: May they be strengthened by a liberal spirit of Internal Improvement.

By Mr. Gales, of Washington.—Baltimore—the Monumental City—an union of interest and object between her and the City of the Hero, Washington.

By Mr. Forrest.—The State of Virginia—she has a double record of her honor—she gave birth to Washington, and a wise system of Internal Improvement.

By Mr. Kennedy, of Md,—Virginia and Maryland; May the stream which rises in the centre never cause jealousies in the two families.

By Mr. Davenport. of Va.—Internal Improvement; May Virginia and Maryland follow the spirit of New York, and surpass her in magnificence.

By Mr. Shannon, of Va.—The waters of the Potomac and Ohio ; If there are any who object to these streams being joined together, let them say it now, or forever after hold their peace.

By Mr. Robinson, of Va. The Atlantic and Pacific, or the meeting of the waters.

By Mr. Chilton, of Va.—Ohio and Potomac; when they are married may their issue exceed public expectation and no birth be single

By Mr. Shriver of Pennsylvania.—The Chesapeake and Ohio ; they have passed meeting—may their marriage be speedily consummated.

By Mr. Steubberger of Virginia—May a Canal through the interesting valley of the Shenandoah, speedily unite with the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

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By Col O. H. W. Eams, of Maryland. The Ohio and Chesapeake, when joined by the Potomac, may there be a faithful issue

By Mr. J. G. Chapman, of Maryland—The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal: The East and the West must mingle their waters; their interests and affections must be united.

By Mr. Wards, of Virginia.—The American Fair: enemies to non-intercourse and friends to union.

By Mr G. C. Washington, of Maryland.—The back bone of the Alleghany: May it soon be refreshed by a cold bath from the waters of the East and West.

By Mr. Alexander. of Alexandria.—The friends of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal : May their most sanguine expectations be realised by the various Legislatures to whom they intend to apply for aid.

By Dr. G. Duval, of Maryland.—Agriculture, Commerce, and manufactures—the Arts and Sciences—Industry the mean, and plenty the result.

By Mr. B. O. Tyler, of Washington.—De Witt Clinton New York, and her Grand Canal : May Maryland, Virginia and Ohio, say we are one.

The greatest good feeling and hilarity prevailed; and many gentlemen, who came hither from distant parts of the Union, entire strangers to each other, separated with new friendships formed, created by an union of counsels in a great and common object, and cemented at the festive board. The company retired about 9 o'clock, pleased, we have every reason to believe, with the result of their joint deliberations—pleased with each other, and though last, not unworthy of notice, pleased with the excellent cheer which Mr. Brown had, at a short notice, provided for their entertainment.

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CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.

At a Convention of Delegates. from the States of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the District of Columbia, holden at the Capitol, in the City of Washington, on the 6th, 7th, and 8th of November, 1823, the following preamble and resolutions were considered and adopted:

Whereas a connection of the Atlantic and Western Waters, by a Canal leading from the Seat of the General Government to the River Ohio, regarded as a local object, is one of the highest importance to the States immediately interested therein, and considered in a national view, is of inestimable consequence to the future union, security, and happiness, of the United States.

Resolved, unanimously. That it is expedient to substitute, for the present defective navigation of the Potomac River above tide water, a navigable Canal from Cumberland to the mouth of Savage Creek, at the eastern base of the Alleghany, and to extend such Canal, as soon thereafter as practicable, to the highest, constant steam boat navigation of the Monongahela or Ohio River.

That the most eligible mode of attaining this object, will be by the incorporation of a joint stock company, empowered to cut the said Canal through the Territory of the United States in the District of Columbia, and of the States of Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania; and, therefore, that committees be appointed, each consisting of five Delegates, to prepare and present, in behalf of this Assembly, and in co-operation with the Central Committee, hereinafter provided, suitable memorials to the Congress of the United States, and the Legislatures of the several States before named, requesting their concurrence in the incorporation of such a company and their co-operation, if necessary, in the subscription of funds for the completion of the said Canal:

And, whereas, by an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, which passed the 22d February, 1823, entitled "An act incorporating the Potomac Canal Company," the assent of that state, so far as the limits of her territory renders it necessary, is already given to this object, and for its enlargement, to the extent required by the preceding resolution, the said act appears to furnish, with proper amendments, a sufficient basis :

Be it therefore Resolved, That it will be expedient to accept the same as a charter for the proposed Company, with the following modifications, viz :

That, in reference to its enlarged purpose, the name be changed to "The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal."

That provision be made for the assent of the Government of the United States, and of the State of Pennsylvania, to the said act, and that the act be made to correspond in its details with such provision.

That the Union Canal shall be divided into two sections, Eastern and Western, the former of which shall correspond in description with that of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, by the preceding resolution, and the latter shall begin at the western extremity of the former, and terminate at the head of the steam boat navigation of the Monongahela or Ohio River.

That while the act shall allow a reasonable time for the commencement and the completion of both sections of the canal, no other forfeiture shall be incurred, after the eastern section is finished, or a failure to begin or complete the western section, within the term prescribed, except of the right to complete such section and of all interest therein.

That, while the consent of Pennsylvania is provided for, in the amended act, it shall not be indispensably requisite to the validity of the charter, so far as respects the authority granted by it, to extend the Union Canal to the Pennsylvania line.

That it will be both just and expedient, if not absolutely necessary, to limit the interest of the stockholders of the Potomac Company, in the stock of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, in the mode provided by the unanimous resolution of the company of the 7th day of February last, a copy of which is hereto annexed.

That the said Canal shall not, in width, be less at the surface than 40 feet, at its bottom than 28, nor its depth of water be short of four feet, except where from the nature of the ground, it may be necessary, for the greater security of the banks of the Canal, to reduce its breadth at its base to less than 28 feet.

That the act aforesaid be amended, by inserting, in lieu of the 18th section thereof, the following: " And be it further enacted, The right to the waters of the river Potomac, for the purpose of any lateral Canal or Canals, which the state of Virginia or Maryland may authorize to be made, in connection with the said Canal, is reserved to the said states respectively : that a similar right is reserved to the state of Pennsylvania in relation to the rivers and streams within the territory of that state, the waters of which may be used in supplying the western section of the said Canal: that the Government of the U. States shall retain the power to extend the said Canal in or through the District of Columbia, on either or both sides of the river Potomac ; and the state of Maryland or Virginia shall be empowered, under the sanction given by the United States to this act, to authorize any such extension for the purpose of meeting any Canal so extended, by any other Canal which either state may deem it expedient to conduct in any direction whatever through its territory.

Provided, however, That no part of the waters of the river Potomac, or of any other river or stream, required to ensure the constant, safe, and convenient use of the navigation of the Canal hereby authorized to be made, shall be, by any such lateral or continued Canal, diverted therefrom to the impediment or injury of the said navigation.

That, in addition to the provision contained in the first section of the act aforesaid, there be grounded. on the event of its failure to furnish adequate funds for the completion of the Eastern Section of the Canal, to be obtained through separate acts of the respective Governments and Corporations, of the States of Maryland and Virginia, of the United States, and of the three Cities of the District of Columbia, a subscription, to the amount, if necessary, of 2,750,000 dollars, in the following proportions : 2-11 so be subscribed by the State of Maryland, 3-11 by the State of Virginia, 4-11 by the United States, and 2-11 by the District Cities, to be divided between them, according to an equitable ratio, to be fixed by themselves. In case a part of the sum aforesaid shall be subscribed, by private individuals, in the mode provided by the act aforesaid, the several States and Corporations, within which such individual subscriptions are received, shall be requested to assume, as part of their aforesaid quotas, the amount of such subscription, under such security as they may deem expedient for the payment thereof, by the subscribers, to them respectively,

That the Government of the United States be earnestly solicited to obtain the whole of this sum on loan, receivable in four annual instalments, upon the issue of certificates of stock, bearing an annual interest, not exceeding five per cent., and irredeemable for thirty years, and to guarantee the repayment thereof on a specific pledge of the public Lots in the City of Washington, of the United States' stock in the Canal, and the public faith.

That the first instalment of the loan be made payable on the 1st of March, 1825, and the last on the 1st of March, 1829.

That the interest of each State and Corporation upon its proportion of the said loan be paid into the Treasury of the United States, according to the terms of the loan, and the principal sum at the expiration of thirty years, the period to be fixed for its redemption.

That, in the event of a refusal by the Government of the United States to negotiate the said loan, each State and Corporation shall provide the amount of its respective subscription in such manner as may seem to it best.

That the maximum profit of the said Company shall not exceed 15 per cent. after the entire Canal shall have been completed ; but, if, at any time after the completion of the eastern section thereof, and before sufficient funds shall have been otherwise provided for the completion of the western, the tolls of the Canal shall yield a nett income to the stockholders exceeding 10 per cent. per annum, such excess shall be applied towards the extension of the Canal until the Western section shall have been completed; and to give more speedy effect to this provision, the President and Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company shall be authorized to borrow, or may negotiate, through a suitable agency, in behalf of the Company, on the credit of such excess, or on the tolls or a fixed part thereof, levied upon certain commodities passing through the said Canal being the probable amount of such annual excess, such sums of money as may be deemed expedient, by a general meeting of the Stockholders, to be applied to the extension of the Western section of the Canal, from time to time, till the said section shall have been completed.—And if, after the completion of the entire Canal, the net dividends shall exceed 15 per cent. per annum, such excess shall be applied, first, to strengthening the works of the Canal, next to the multiplication of ascending locks from the river Potomac to the level of the Canal, wherever the convenience of the adjacent country may require it ; next, to lining the Canal throughout, with such walls of stones as shall accommodate its banks to the use of steam boats; and should the net dividends still exceed 15 per cent. then such excess shall be applied to the reduction of the tolls upon the said canal, according to some equitable scale.

And be it further Resolved, That a Committee of five Delegates be appointed to prepare, and cause to be presented in behalf of this Convention a suitable Memorial to the State of Ohio, soliciting the co-operation of that state in the completion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and its ultimate connexion with the navigation of Lake Erie : and that, for the latter purpose, the Memorial shall respectfully suggest the expediency of causing the country, between the northernmost bend of the river Ohio, and the Southern shore of Lake Erie, together with the waters of Great Beaver and Cayuga Creeks, and all other intervening waters near the said route, to be carefully surveyed, with the view of ascertaining the practicability and probable cost of a Canal, which, fed by the latter, shall connect the former.

That a letter be addressed by the Chairman of the Convention, to the Mayors of Alexandria, Georgetown, and Washington, apprising, through them, their respective Corporations, of the proceedings, of this Convention, and inviting their zealous co-operation in giving to them effect.

That another letter be addressed, by the Chairman in behalf of this Convention, to the President and Directors of the Potomac Company, requesting their concurrence in the measures recommended by the preceding resolutions.

Resolved, That the Committee before named be, and they are hereby, authorized and requested to use their best exertions to obtain the most favorable reception for their memorials, to ascertain and communicate to the Central Corresponding Committee, hereinafter named, such objections, if any, as are opposed to the prayers of their respective memorials, and to devise, if possible, in conjunction with the common friends of the union and prosperity of the United States, the means of obviating all the impediments to their success.

Resolved, That, for the last mentioned purpose, the Delegates of the respective Counties and Corporations, represented in this Convention be regarded also as Corresponding Committees, and that 13 Delegates be appointed a Central Committee of Correspondence, to confer with the Committees before named, and to hold stated meetings in the City of Washington, for the purpose of consulting upon, and adopting in behalf of. the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, such measures as may seem best calculated to assure its certain and speedy completion.

JOSEPH KENT, Chairman.

WALTER JONES, Secretary.

[It being found impracticable to obtain a copy of the Resolution referred to in the preceding resolutions in time for this day's publication, it will be published early hereafter.

The Board of Commissioners appointed under the Treaty of Ghent. to ascertain American claims for deported Slaves (agreeably to the arbitration of Russia) adjourned on the 5th instant, to convene again on the 19th of January. We understand the Commissioners still had under consideration, at the period of adjournment, the 6th article of the Treaty, (the question of average value,) on which they had not been able to come to a decision.

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THE COMMITTEES

List of the several Committees appointed by the Chairman, in pursuance of the resolutions of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Convention.

[This list is published by authority, and it is much to be desired that the several committees immediately proceed, without waiting for the more formal notices, to the discharge of the duties respectively assigned them.]

The Central Committee.—Charles F. Mercer, John Mason, Walter Jones, Thomas Swann, John McLean, Wm. H. Fitzhugh, H. L. Opie, Alfred H. Powell, P. C. Pendleton, A. Fenwick, John Lee, Frisby Tilghman, Robert W. Bowie.

Committee for Virginia.—Philip C. Pendleton, H. L. Opie, J. Hunter, W. Elizey, Nathaniel Burwell.

For Pennsylvania.—James Shriver, James Shannon, John McMahon, Daniel Kichelor, George Hagan.

Committee for Maryland.—Grafton Duvall, George Mason, of Chas. Co. T. Kennedy, J. C. Herbert, Jas. Forrest.

Committee for Ohio.—John McLean, Walter Smith, Benj. S. Forrest, Thos. Carbery. H. Peake.

To Memorialize Congress.—Walter Jones, John Mason, G. W. P. Custis, Robert H. Taylor, S. H. Smith.

Note.—It is understood that the Chairman, in proceeding to name the members of the several Committees, after the adjournment of the Convention, found himself necessarily restricted to the number of the Delegates who attended and constituted the Convention. This accounts for the manner in which the committees for Pennsylvania and Ohio are constituted—there having been but one delegate from the former, and none from the latter.