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Domestic News
January 7, 1812
Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
On December 19, 1811, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the fifth resolution from the Committee of Foreign Relations, allowing merchant vessels to arm for self-defense, by a vote of 97-22. All committee resolutions were adopted. Further details postponed due to space constraints from Governor Harrison's communication.
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true to his charge-
He comes, the Hero in of his world;
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1812.
CONGRESS--The House of Representatives passed the 5th resolve of the report of the committee of foreign relations, permitting merchant vessels to arm in self defence, &c. on the 19th Dec. Yeas 97--Nays 22. So that all the resolutions reported by said committee have been adopted. The length of the interesting official communication of Governor Harrison, necessarily excludes a detail of Congressional proceedings. Several communications like these postponed for want of room.
He comes, the Hero in of his world;
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1812.
CONGRESS--The House of Representatives passed the 5th resolve of the report of the committee of foreign relations, permitting merchant vessels to arm in self defence, &c. on the 19th Dec. Yeas 97--Nays 22. So that all the resolutions reported by said committee have been adopted. The length of the interesting official communication of Governor Harrison, necessarily excludes a detail of Congressional proceedings. Several communications like these postponed for want of room.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Congress
House Of Representatives
Foreign Relations Committee
Merchant Vessels
Self Defense Arming
Resolutions Adopted
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Harrison
Domestic News Details
Event Date
19th Dec.
Key Persons
Governor Harrison
Outcome
passed by yeas 97--nays 22. all resolutions reported by the committee adopted.
Event Details
The House of Representatives passed the 5th resolve of the report of the committee of foreign relations, permitting merchant vessels to arm in self defence, &c.