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The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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In Richmond, Virginia's House of Assembly debated the constitutionality and policy of a treaty for three days, with Mr. Marshall advocating strongly in favor. An amendment by Mr. Charles Lee to a resolution thanking Virginia's senators was defeated 68-52, the thanks resolution passed 100-50, and a motion approving the President's conduct was set for debate the next day.
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Extract of a letter from Richmond, dated Nov. 20.
"The house of assembly have been debating three days on the constitutionality, and general policy of the treaty—Too much cannot be said, concerning the dignity and decorum observed in the debate. Mr. Marshall has distinguished himself in a remarkable manner, and no language can do justice to his able remarks in favor of the treaty, and executive—But all would not do—this day the question was determined. The first was put on Mr. Charles Lee's amendment to the resolution of thanks to the senators from Virginia—It was lost by a majority of 68 to 52—The question of thanks was then carried by 100 against 50— A motion was then made approving the President's general conduct, which will be debated tomorrow."
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Richmond
Event Date
Nov. 20
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amendment lost by 68 to 52; resolution of thanks carried by 100 against 50; motion approving president's conduct to be debated tomorrow
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The house of assembly debated three days on the constitutionality and general policy of the treaty, with dignity and decorum observed. Mr. Marshall distinguished himself with able remarks in favor of the treaty and executive. The question was determined that day.