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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Ongoing House debates in Washington on constitutional issues in Colonel Anderson's case (undecided) and Mr. Burrill's Slave Trade motion (adopted). Anderson, an Englishman and former British sutler, resides on River Raisin.
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At the last date from Washington, the debate continued in the House of Representatives on the constitutional question involved in the case of Colonel Anderson. Considerable talent has been displayed on the occasion, and, it was doubtful in what manner the question would be decided. Mr. Burrill's motion relative to the Slave Trade met with some opposition, but was finally adopted, after having been supported at some length by the mover.
The Colonel Anderson whose case is now pending in Congress is an Englishman, residing on the River Raisin. He was sutler to the British army at Fort Miami, when General Wayne defeated the Indians at that place. He is said to be a very worthy man.
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Washington
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At The Last Date From Washington
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mr. burrill's motion relative to the slave trade was finally adopted; the constitutional question in colonel anderson's case remained undecided.
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Debate continued in the House of Representatives on the constitutional question in Colonel Anderson's case, with considerable talent displayed and outcome doubtful. Mr. Burrill's motion on the Slave Trade faced opposition but was adopted after support by the mover. Colonel Anderson is an Englishman residing on the River Raisin, former sutler to the British army at Fort Miami during General Wayne's defeat of the Indians there, and described as a very worthy man.