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Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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On November 1, the Connecticut Legislature passed bills and resolves for raising a 1,000-man defense corps, inquiring into state banks' conditions, establishing a five-person Council of Safety, investigating the Phoenix Bank, and appointing seven delegates to a New-England states convention at Hartford amid national tensions. The convention resolve passed the House 158-86.
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Connecticut Legislature.
A bill has passed the House, for raising by enlistment, to serve three years, or during the war, a corps not exceeding one thousand men, for the defence of the State.
A resolve has passed, appointing a committee to enquire into the condition of the Banks of this State.
An act has passed, constituting a Council of safety to consist of five persons, to advise with the Governor in all matters regarding the defence of the State.
A resolve has passed, for a joint committee to enquire into the manner in which the Commissioners of the Phoenix Bank have executed their trust.
The committee to whom was referred a communication from the Governor of Massachusetts, relating to a convention of the New-England States at Hartford, reported a resolve for the appointment of seven Delegates, to meet Delegates from the other New-England States, to consult what measures it may be expedient for those States to adopt, in the present situation of the country, which shall not be inconsistent with the duty which they owe to the government of the United States. The resolve passed the H. of Representatives. Yeas 158 - nays 86. Majority 72. This report has been considered in Council, and will probably pass this day.
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Connecticut
Event Date
Nov. 1
Outcome
bills and resolves passed as described; convention resolve passed house 158-86, likely to pass council.
Event Details
The Connecticut Legislature passed a bill raising up to 1,000 men for state defense; a resolve for bank condition inquiry; an act creating a five-person Council of Safety; a resolve for Phoenix Bank commissioners inquiry; and considered appointing seven delegates to a New-England states convention at Hartford for consulting on expedient measures consistent with U.S. government duties.