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Domestic News
January 31, 1805
Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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Proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives from December 31, 1804, to January 12, 1805, including resolutions on impressed seamen, bills for invalid pensioners and naval appropriations, petitions for relief, and mourning for deceased Representative James Gillespie. Senate resolution on January 14, 1805, to mourn Senator Samuel E. J. Porter.
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National Legislature.
House of Representatives.
Monday, Dec. 31.
Mr. Eustis offered a resolution to the following effect:
Resolved, That the Secretary of State be directed to lay before this House a return of the number of American seamen who have been impressed or detained on board the ships of war of any foreign nation, stating the names of the persons impressed, the names of the ships or vessels by which they were impressed, and the nation to which they respectively belong, and the time of such impressment, as far as it is practicable; also the circumstances and facts relating to the same which may have been reported to him.
The resolution was agreed to by the House.
Adjourned till Wednesday next.
Wednesday, Jan. 2.
The committee of claims, who were instructed by a resolution of the House, of the 11th November last, "to consider at large the subject relative to invalid pensioners, and all persons wounded or disabled in the service of the United States during the revolutionary war with Great-Britain, and report to the House what further measures are, in their opinion, necessary to be adopted in order to render to them such ample remuneration for their sufferings as justice may require," having obtained leave to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Dana presented a bill in addition to "an act to make provision for persons that have been disabled by known wounds received in the actual service of the United States during the revolutionary war," which was read the first and second times, and committed to a committee of the whole House on Monday next.
Mr. Dana from the committee of claims, presented a bill for the relief of the widow and orphan children of Robert Elliott, which was read the first and second times, and committed to a committee of the whole house on Friday next.
Mr. Dana from the same committee, reported on the petition of William Osburn, of Newport (R. I.) whereupon,
Resolved, that the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition, together with the accompanying documents.
An engrossed bill making appropriations for the support of the navy during the year 1805, was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill giving further time to re-register the evidences of titles to land south of the State of Tennessee, was read a third time, and passed.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Post-Master General, enclosing a list of the names of the persons with whom contracts have been made for carrying the mails of the United States, from the 1st of December, 1801, to the last day of December, 1804, inclusively, with the routes contracted on--the period of continuance --and the annual rate of compensation in pursuance of a resolution of this House of the 28th ult. which were read and ordered to lie on the table.
Thursday, Jan. 3.
An engrossed bill for carrying into more complete effect the tenth article of the treaty of friendship, limits, and navigation with Spain, was read the third time and passed.
A motion was made and seconded to add a new rule to the standing rules and orders of the House, as follows:
" A standing committee to consist of seven members, and to be styled " The Land Committee" shall be appointed, whose duty it shall be to take into consideration all such matters and things touching the lands of the United States as shall be presented, or shall or may come in question, and be referred to them by the House; and to report from time to time their opinion thereon ;. and also to report such alterations & amendments to the laws concerning the lands of the United States as may become necessary."
On the question will the House agree to the same? It passed in the negative.
Friday, Jan. 4.
A petition and memorial with several documents accompanying it was laid on the table from a number of the inhabitants of Upper Louisiana, the reading being dispensed with, it was ordered to be printed.
A message from the Senate by Mr. Otis their Secretary was received, informing of their proceedings in the case of Samuel Chase--and that the President of the United States had approved, and signed the act which originated in the Senate, for the disposal of certain copies of the laws of the United States.
Adjourned.
Monday, Jan. 7.
A letter and report from the Post-Master-General, on the case of M. Henderson, a contractor for carrying the mail in a stage, from Charleston, S. Carolina to Fayetteville, recommending a further allowance of 4200 dollars for such service, was received and referred to a committee of the whole house.
relief as Congress in their wisdom may deem meet. -Referred to the committee of Claims.
A petition of John Bower, of Somerset (Massachusetts) was presented to the House, praying to receive the bounty allowed by law on vessels employed in the fishery of the United States, in the case of three schooners belonging to him, named the George, the General John and the Diana; the payment of which he has not yet received, owing to some informality in the contract entered into between the master and crew of the said schooners.
Referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Wednesday, Jan. 9.
A petition of Peter Robertson, of Amherst, Hillsborough county (N. H.) was presented to the House, praying to be placed on the pension list, on account of a wound received at the battle of Bunker's Hill, in Massachusetts, while a soldier in Col. Stark's regiment whereby he is prevented from obtaining a livelihood by labor.
Referred to the committee of Claims.
A petition was presented from sundry inhabitants of Cheshire county (N. H.) praying that a post road may be established from Worcester, in Massachusetts, through Holden, Rutland, Hubbardton, Templeton, Winchendon, to Fitzwilliam, and from thence to Keene in New. Hampshire.
Referred to the committee appointed to enquire what amendments are necessary to be made in the act, establishing a Post-Office and Post-Roads within the United States.
Thursday, Jan. 10.
A message was read from the Senate, notifying that they had rejected the bill giving power to the stockholders of the marine insurance company of Alexandria to insure against fire.
The committee to whom was referred a remonstrance and petition of the Representatives of the freemen of the territory of Louisiana, was discharged from the further consideration thereof, and the remonstrance and petition were referred to the committee appointed on that part of the President's message, relative to the amelioration of the form of government of the territory of Louisiana.
Adjourned.
Friday Jan. 11.
Mr. Winston informed the House of the death of his colleague, col. James Gillespie, from North-Carolina :whereupon,
A committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Alexander Winston, Holland, Wynns, Dickson and Winston, to superintend the funeral; and
It was unanimously resolved that the House will attend the funeral, and that they will testify their respect for the deceased by wearing crape on the left arm for one month.
Adjourned.
Saturday, Jan. 12.
The Speaker was requested to inform the Executive of the State of North-Carolina of the vacancy occasioned by the death of col. James Gillespie. Adjourned.
IN SENATE
OF THE UNITED STATES
January 14.
On motion of Mr. ELLERY,
Resolved, That the members of the Senate, from a sincere desire of showing every mark of respect due to the memory of the Hon. Saml. EL. J. Porter, deceased, late a member thereof. will go into mourning for him one month, by the usual mode of wearing a crape round the left arm.
House of Representatives.
Monday, Dec. 31.
Mr. Eustis offered a resolution to the following effect:
Resolved, That the Secretary of State be directed to lay before this House a return of the number of American seamen who have been impressed or detained on board the ships of war of any foreign nation, stating the names of the persons impressed, the names of the ships or vessels by which they were impressed, and the nation to which they respectively belong, and the time of such impressment, as far as it is practicable; also the circumstances and facts relating to the same which may have been reported to him.
The resolution was agreed to by the House.
Adjourned till Wednesday next.
Wednesday, Jan. 2.
The committee of claims, who were instructed by a resolution of the House, of the 11th November last, "to consider at large the subject relative to invalid pensioners, and all persons wounded or disabled in the service of the United States during the revolutionary war with Great-Britain, and report to the House what further measures are, in their opinion, necessary to be adopted in order to render to them such ample remuneration for their sufferings as justice may require," having obtained leave to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Dana presented a bill in addition to "an act to make provision for persons that have been disabled by known wounds received in the actual service of the United States during the revolutionary war," which was read the first and second times, and committed to a committee of the whole House on Monday next.
Mr. Dana from the committee of claims, presented a bill for the relief of the widow and orphan children of Robert Elliott, which was read the first and second times, and committed to a committee of the whole house on Friday next.
Mr. Dana from the same committee, reported on the petition of William Osburn, of Newport (R. I.) whereupon,
Resolved, that the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition, together with the accompanying documents.
An engrossed bill making appropriations for the support of the navy during the year 1805, was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill giving further time to re-register the evidences of titles to land south of the State of Tennessee, was read a third time, and passed.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Post-Master General, enclosing a list of the names of the persons with whom contracts have been made for carrying the mails of the United States, from the 1st of December, 1801, to the last day of December, 1804, inclusively, with the routes contracted on--the period of continuance --and the annual rate of compensation in pursuance of a resolution of this House of the 28th ult. which were read and ordered to lie on the table.
Thursday, Jan. 3.
An engrossed bill for carrying into more complete effect the tenth article of the treaty of friendship, limits, and navigation with Spain, was read the third time and passed.
A motion was made and seconded to add a new rule to the standing rules and orders of the House, as follows:
" A standing committee to consist of seven members, and to be styled " The Land Committee" shall be appointed, whose duty it shall be to take into consideration all such matters and things touching the lands of the United States as shall be presented, or shall or may come in question, and be referred to them by the House; and to report from time to time their opinion thereon ;. and also to report such alterations & amendments to the laws concerning the lands of the United States as may become necessary."
On the question will the House agree to the same? It passed in the negative.
Friday, Jan. 4.
A petition and memorial with several documents accompanying it was laid on the table from a number of the inhabitants of Upper Louisiana, the reading being dispensed with, it was ordered to be printed.
A message from the Senate by Mr. Otis their Secretary was received, informing of their proceedings in the case of Samuel Chase--and that the President of the United States had approved, and signed the act which originated in the Senate, for the disposal of certain copies of the laws of the United States.
Adjourned.
Monday, Jan. 7.
A letter and report from the Post-Master-General, on the case of M. Henderson, a contractor for carrying the mail in a stage, from Charleston, S. Carolina to Fayetteville, recommending a further allowance of 4200 dollars for such service, was received and referred to a committee of the whole house.
relief as Congress in their wisdom may deem meet. -Referred to the committee of Claims.
A petition of John Bower, of Somerset (Massachusetts) was presented to the House, praying to receive the bounty allowed by law on vessels employed in the fishery of the United States, in the case of three schooners belonging to him, named the George, the General John and the Diana; the payment of which he has not yet received, owing to some informality in the contract entered into between the master and crew of the said schooners.
Referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Wednesday, Jan. 9.
A petition of Peter Robertson, of Amherst, Hillsborough county (N. H.) was presented to the House, praying to be placed on the pension list, on account of a wound received at the battle of Bunker's Hill, in Massachusetts, while a soldier in Col. Stark's regiment whereby he is prevented from obtaining a livelihood by labor.
Referred to the committee of Claims.
A petition was presented from sundry inhabitants of Cheshire county (N. H.) praying that a post road may be established from Worcester, in Massachusetts, through Holden, Rutland, Hubbardton, Templeton, Winchendon, to Fitzwilliam, and from thence to Keene in New. Hampshire.
Referred to the committee appointed to enquire what amendments are necessary to be made in the act, establishing a Post-Office and Post-Roads within the United States.
Thursday, Jan. 10.
A message was read from the Senate, notifying that they had rejected the bill giving power to the stockholders of the marine insurance company of Alexandria to insure against fire.
The committee to whom was referred a remonstrance and petition of the Representatives of the freemen of the territory of Louisiana, was discharged from the further consideration thereof, and the remonstrance and petition were referred to the committee appointed on that part of the President's message, relative to the amelioration of the form of government of the territory of Louisiana.
Adjourned.
Friday Jan. 11.
Mr. Winston informed the House of the death of his colleague, col. James Gillespie, from North-Carolina :whereupon,
A committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Alexander Winston, Holland, Wynns, Dickson and Winston, to superintend the funeral; and
It was unanimously resolved that the House will attend the funeral, and that they will testify their respect for the deceased by wearing crape on the left arm for one month.
Adjourned.
Saturday, Jan. 12.
The Speaker was requested to inform the Executive of the State of North-Carolina of the vacancy occasioned by the death of col. James Gillespie. Adjourned.
IN SENATE
OF THE UNITED STATES
January 14.
On motion of Mr. ELLERY,
Resolved, That the members of the Senate, from a sincere desire of showing every mark of respect due to the memory of the Hon. Saml. EL. J. Porter, deceased, late a member thereof. will go into mourning for him one month, by the usual mode of wearing a crape round the left arm.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Congress Proceedings
House Of Representatives
Senate
Bills Passed
Petitions Referred
Impressed Seamen
Invalid Pensioners
Naval Appropriations
Post Roads
Representative Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Eustis
Mr. Dana
Robert Elliott
William Osburn
M. Henderson
John Bower
Peter Robertson
Col. James Gillespie
Mr. Winston
Mr. Ellery
Hon. Saml. El. J. Porter
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Dec. 31, 1804 To Jan. 14, 1805
Key Persons
Mr. Eustis
Mr. Dana
Robert Elliott
William Osburn
M. Henderson
John Bower
Peter Robertson
Col. James Gillespie
Mr. Winston
Mr. Ellery
Hon. Saml. El. J. Porter
Outcome
death of col. james gillespie; senate mourning for hon. saml. el. j. porter; various bills passed, petitions referred, resolutions agreed to.
Event Details
Legislative proceedings in the U.S. House of Representatives including resolutions on impressed seamen, bills for pensioners, naval appropriations, land titles, treaty with Spain, petitions from Louisiana, mail contractors, fisheries bounties, pensions, post roads; motion for Land Committee rejected; Senate message on Samuel Chase and laws; death announcement and funeral arrangements for Rep. James Gillespie; Senate resolution to mourn Sen. Samuel E. J. Porter.