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CLASS III.
FINANCE.
VOL. II.
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WILLIAM & MARV DARLINGTON
KEMORIAl LIBKAUV
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBUnGH
AMERICAN STATE PAPERS.
S^A^^f^
DOCUMENTS,
LiEGISIiATIVE AND EXECUTIVE,
OF THE
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATHS,
FROM THE FIRST SESSION OF THE FIRST TO THE THIRD SESSION OF THE
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS, INCLUSIVE:
COMMENCING MARCH 3, 1789, AND ENDING MARCH 3. 1815.
SELECTED AND EDITED, UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF CONGRESS,
BY WALTER LOWRIE, Secretary of the Senate,
AND
MATTHEAV ST. CLAIR CLARKE, Clerk of the Hoiise of Representative?.
VOLlTIflE VIr TTo
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WASHINGTON:
PUBLISHED BY GALES AND SEATON
1832.
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TABLE O F C O N T E N T S.
Fi:VA.^CE VOL.
MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT.
No.
191 Mint, ...-.--
211 Same, -....--
228 Same, ..--.-.
237 Balances ihie from States. . - . . -
239 Mint, ....---
260 Same, ....----
274 Same, ....---
288 Same, -.-.-.-
309 Same, -------
314 Mediterranean fund, ------
332 Mint, - - - - - - . -.
347 Compensation made to G. W. Erving, for attending the Board of Commissioner
of the treaty with Great Britain, of November 19. 1794,
361 Mint, -------
385 Same, .----.-
386 Treasury notes, .-.---
399 Terms of the loan of sixteen millions of dollars,
400 Duties on imports and tonnage, ..----
403 Mint, .-...--
407 Digest of Manufactures, - - - - - _
410 Articles, foreign and domestic, consumed in the army and navy of the L'
1814, .--..---
437 Mint, -------
442 Bank of the United States— Veto, ... -
January 11, 1803,
January 14, 1804,
January 25, 1805,
December 31, 1805.
January 15, 1806,
January 27, 1807,
January 8, 1808,
January 5, 1809,
January 5, 1810,
FebruaVy 17, 1810,
January 7, 1811.
■s under the seventh articl
February 11, 1811,
January 7, 1812,
January 4, 1 813,
January 23. 1813,
July 38, 1813,
December 20, 1813,
January 7, 1814,
January 15, 1814.
nited State.s, in 1813 an
February 3, 1814,
January 10, 1815,
January 30, 1815,
COMMUISTCATIONS FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
rt.
187
189
190
197
198
200
207
209
213
216
219
221
231
233
234
230
237
240
249
252
253
255
256
257
258
259
262
265
266
267
2-3
275
276
281
282
284
286
287
289
290
292
293
State of the finances, ------
Duties and drawbacks, ------
Internal revenues, ------
Arrears of direct taxes, - - - - -
Mint, -------
State of the finances, ------
Abatement of duties, ----.-
Direct tax, - - • -
Additional duties, ------
Duties and drawbacks, ------
Mint, -------
State of the finances, .----••
Duties and drawbacks, ------
-Mint, -------
State of the finances, - - - - - . -
Repeal of the act authorizing evidences of public debt to be received in payment
Balances due from States, . . - - -
Duties and drawbacks, - - - - - - .
Payments made to American citizens under the convention with France, ol Apr
Mint, - - - - - . -
Claims to be paid under the convention with France, of April 30, 1803, -
State of the finances, ------
Public deposites in banks, - - - - ■•
Direct tax, -..-----
Salt tax and Mediterranean fund, - - - - -
Duties and drawbacks, - - - - -
Indemnity to collectors, - - - - -
Public debt, -------
Mint, -------
State of the finances, ------
Mediterranean fund, ------
Assays of foreign coins, - - - - -
Duties and drawbacks, - - - - _ -
Conflicting claims under the convention with France, of April 30. 1803.
Public debt, -------
Mint, - - - - - . -
Revenue cutters, ------
State of the finances, ------
Annual receipts for seventeen years, - . - -
Duties and drawbacks, ------
Allovi'ances to fishing vessels, - - - - -
Accountability of disbursing officers, - - - -
December 10, 1802,
January 3, 1S03.
January 6, 1803,
February 28, 1803,
March 2, 1803,
October 25, 1803.
December 13, 1803,
December 17, 1803,
January 23. 1804,
January 27. 1804,
March 20, 1804,
November 21. 1804,
February 20. 1805,
February 27, 1805,
December 9. 1805,
of lands.
December 28, 1805.
December 30. 1805,
January 15. 1800,
il 30, 1803,
March 20, 1806,
March 29, 1806,
February 28. 1806,
December 8, 1806,
December 23, 1806,
December 29. 1806,
January 3, 1807,
January 6. 1807.
January 22, 1807,
February 27, 1807,
March 3, 1807,
November 7. 1807.
December 28. 1807.
January 16, 1808,
January 18, 1808.
March 6, 1808,
April 9, 1808,
April 23. 1808.
November 29. 1808,
December 16. 1808,
January 4, 1809.
January 11, 1809,
January 16, 1809,
February 4, 1809,
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891
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
No. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TREASURY— Continued.
298 Bank of the United States, - . - . . March 2, 1809,
299 Mint, - - - - - - - March 2, 1809,
300 Balances due from individuals on the 30th of June, 1808, - - March 2, 1809
301 State of the finances, ----.. jy^g g, 1809,'
304 Powers of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, - - - June 20, ] 809,
305 State of the finances, ------ December 8,' 1809,
306 Assays of loreign coins, ------ December 8, 1809,
307 Duties and drawbacks, ------ December 12, 1809,
308 Direct tax, ------- December 27, 1809'
312 Defalcation of the collector of New Orleans, and iUe claim of T. Pickering, late Secretary of State, '
. , January 19, 1810,
314 Mediterranean fund, ------ February 16, 1810
318 Mint, ,.,-.,,-. . ■ - - - - March 15, 1810, '
319 Loans, and additional duties on imports, - - . - February 26 1810.
321 Bank of the United States, ----- April 3,1810.
323 Revenue bonds outstanding, - - . . . April 16,' 1810*.
324 Receipts, and public debt. - - - - . April le' 181o'
325 Manufactures, ------- A.pril 17^ 1810,"
326 State oi the finances, .--... December 12, 1810
327 Duties and drawbacks, ------ December 13, l81o'
330 Assays ot foreign coins, ------ December 24, ISlo'
334 Bank of the United States, - - - . - January 10, 1811 '
335 Mint, ^ , ^, : , ^ - ' - - - - January lo' 1811.'
338 Bank of the u nited States. - - - - . January 24, 1811,
344 Bank of the United States, - - - - . January 29,' 1811,'
346 Increase of duties on imports, - - - . . January 28,' 1811*
347 Compensation made to G. W. Erving, - - - - February s' I81l'
350 Mint, . . - , ^. -. r' ■,.'.. - ■ - March 2, I'sil, '
351 Fines, penalties, and torteitures, tor violations of the embargo and non-intercourse laws,
r , n March 2, 1811,
352 State or the finances, -----., ^* ■
353 Duties and drawbacks, ------
354 -Assays of foreign coins, -----
362 Public deposites in banks, -----
363 Increase of the revenue, - - . - .
369 Duties and drawbacks, ------
373 Suspension of the payment of certain bills drawn by Mr. Armstrong,
374 Mint, ------.
375 Subscription to the loan of eleven millions of dollars, - - -
376 Louisiana stock, - -
377 Receipts and expenditures estimated for 1812, - - .
380 State of the finances, ------
382 Duties and drawbacks, ------
384 Assays of foreign coins, ------
386 Treasury notes, ------
392 Mint, ---.-.-
393 State of the finances, - -
395 Remission of penalties and forfeitures, - - - -
397 Loan, -
398 Duties on prize goods, ------
399 Terms of the loan of sixteen millions of dollars, - . -
400 Duties on imports and tonnage, - - - . -
401 .\ssays of foreign coins, ------
403 State of the finances, ------
406 Duties and drawbacks, ------
407 Digest of manufactures, - . - . .
412 Incorporated banks and insurance companies in the District of Columbia,
419 Mint, .----..
421 Revised statement of the public debt, - - - .
422 State of the finances, ------
424 Direct tax and internal duties, - - - -
425 Public credit, -------
427 Duties on carriages, ------
434 Loans, -------
435 Revenue laws, - - -
436 Propriety of legalizing the payment of claims in Government stock or Treasury note's'
December 19, 1814,
January 17, 1815,
February 2, 1815,
February 22, 1815,
February 20, 1815,
February 25, 1815,
February 24, 1815,
November 25, 1811,
November 26, 1811,
November 29, 1811,
January 8, 1812,
January 10, 1812,
February 27, 1812,
April 6, 1812,
April 10, 1812,
May 14, 1812,
May 21, 1812,
June 24, 1812,
December 7, 1812,
December 18, 1812,
December 28, 1812,
June 22, 1813,
February 27, 1813,
June 3, 1813,
June 16, 1813,
July 19, 1813,
July 21, 1813,
July 28, 1813,
December 16, 1813,
December 31, 1813,
January 10, J814,
January 15, 1814,
January 15, 1814,
February 21, 1814,
April 7, 1814,
April 12, 1814,
September 26, 1814,
October 13, 1814,
October 14, 1814,
November 15, 1814,
December 2, 1814,
November 19, 1814,
438 State of the treasury,
443 Duties and drawbacks, -
445 Mint,
447 Estimated revenues for 1815,
448 Revision of the revenue laws,
452 Public debt, -
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.
297 .\ccountability in the Navy Department,
COMMUNICATIONS PROM THE SECRETARY OF WAR.
408 Unsettled accounts, --.... January 98
410 Articles, foreign and domestic, consumed in the army and navy of the United States, in 1813 'and 1814,
February 1, 1814.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
188 Remission of duties,
192 Extension of duty bonds,
195 Duty on refined sugar, -
196 Encouragement to manufactures.
199 Sinking fund,
201 Remission of duties.
December 22, 1302.
January 14. 1803.
February 11, 1803,
February 21, 1803,
March 3, 1803,
November 14, 1803.
Page.
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353
356
365
369
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386
387
393
404
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412
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422
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425
439
450
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480
483
484
487
490
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February 25, 1809, 343
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
vn
No.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES— Continued.
202 Drawback — sugar and coflFee, - - .
203 Remission of forfeitures, ...
204 Fishing bounty, - . . .
205 Office of Commissioner of Loans, -
208 Drawback — sugar, ....
210 Drawback — sugar, ....
212 Remission of duties, . - - .
214 Encouragement to manufactures, - - -
215 Remission to the collector and naval officer at Savannah,
218 Fishing bounty, ....
220 Protecting duty on slate, ...
222 Remission of duties, ....
223 Remission of duties, - . . .
224 Drawback, '.'--"
226 Drawback on refined sugar, ...
227 Protecting duties,
230 Drawback, . . . - -
232 Collector's bond — surety released,
235 Drawback — sugar, .....
238 Drawback — cards, . . - .
241 Remission of duties, . - . -
242 Protecting duties, - - - -
243 Remission of foreign tonnage duties,
245 Fishing bounty, .....
246 Remission of duties, ....
247 Protecting duties, . .. . -
248 Remission of duties, . . - .
250 Foreign coins, ....
251 Fishing bounty, . . - -
254 Relief to a surety in a custom-house bond, -
260 Drawback— sugar and coffee, - - -
263 Collection districts, . . . -
268 Compensation of inspectors of the customs,
269 Protecting duties on paints, ...
277 Encouragement to manufactures — copper,
280 Remission of duties on salt, - - -
294 Drawback of duties — salt,
295 Remission of duties, . - . -
296 Extra allowances to the commander-in-chief of the army,
303 Remission of forfeiture— ship Clara, ^
310 Remission of forfeiture — schooner Wolf,
311 Remission of forfeiture — schooner Victory, -
315 Bank of the United States,
316 Allowance of drawback, . . .
317 Remission of forfeiture, - - - -
320 Balances and unsettled accounts,
322 Remission of penalties, - - - -
331 Currency of foreign coins, - - -
344 Bank of the United States, ...
345 Encouragement to manufactures, - - .
346 Increase of duties on imports,
348 Bank of the United States,
349 Bank of the United States,
356 Remission of duties, - - . .
358 Compensation of revenue officers,
359 Remission of duties, . . - -
360 Compensation of revenue officers,
367 Drawback of duties, ....
368 Plan for increasing the revenue, - - -
Drawback of duties, . - . -
Sureties in a collector's bond released,
379 Remission of forfeitures,
381 Reduction of duties on prize goods,
383 Importations from beyond the Cape of Good Hope,
389 Increase of revenue, .....
390 Fines, penalties, and forfeitures, under the revenue laws,
391 Remission of forfeiture, - . - -
394 Increase of revenue, . - - -
396 Remission of penalties and forfeitures,
404 National Bank, ....
405 Duties on licenses to retailers, - - -
409 Drawback of duties on exports to Nev/ Orleans,
413 Remission of forfeiture, - - - -
415 Remission of duties, . . . -
416 Remission of forfeiture, - - - -
417 Remission of duties, . . . -
423 State of the finances, . .. - -
428 Remission of forfeiture, - - - -
429 Bank of the United States,
430 Income tax, ---"."
431 Moneys paid for military services receivable in payment
432 Remission of forfeiture, -
439 Direct tax in the District of Columbia,
440 Unequal operation of the act imposing a direct tax,
441 Duty on stills, - -
449 Release of penalties and forfeitures,
450 Public expenditure, ....
451 Remission of forfeiture, - - - ■
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378
of taxes,
November 14, 1803,
58
November 25. 1803,
59
November 25, 1803,
60
December 8, 1803,
61
December 15, 1803,
65
December 20, 1803,
74
January 23, 1804,
77
January 25, 1804,
80
January 27, 1804,
81
February 17, 1804,
101
November 15, 1804,
107
December 4, 1804,
114
January 7, 1805,
114
January 11, 1805,
115
January 21, 1805,
116
January 22, 1805,
118
February 15, 1805,
133
January 22, 1805,
135
December 24, 1805,
161
December 31, 1805,
164
January 20, 1806,
170
January 21, 1806,
171
February 3, 1806,
171
February 17, 1806,
184
February 26, 1806.
184
March 4, 1806,
185
March 11, 1806,
186
March 26, 1806,
197
March 28, 1806,
198
April 2, 1806,
203
Januaiy 21, 1807,
224
February 4, 1807,
226
December 23, 1807,
255
December 3, 1807,
257
January 21, 1808,
268
March 9, 1808,
283
February 16, 1809,
336
February 18, 1809,
337
Februaiy 22, 1809,
337
June 14, 1809,
368
January 11, 1810,
392
January 16, 1810,
393
February 19, 1810,
406
February 21, 1810,
406
February 21, 1810,
409
March 23, 1810,
415
April 7, 1810,
419
December 27, 1810,
156
February 5, 1811,
480
Februarys, 1811,
481
February 6. 1811,
483
March 2, 1811,
486
March 2, 1811,
487
December 9, 1811,
511
December 30, 1811,
512
December 30, 1811,
514
January 6, 1812,
514
February 12, 1812,
538
February 17, 1812,
539
March 30, 1812,
554
July 2, 1812,
570
November 25, 1812,
570
December 21, 1812,
591
December 29, 1812,
596
February 15, 1813,
613
February 27, 1813.
615
March 1, 181.3,
618
June 10, 1813,
627
June 23, 1813,
643
January 10, 1814,
663
January 10, 1814,
663
February 2, 1814,
815
March 3, 1814,
831
March 24, 1814,
832
Marcii 25, 1814,
833
March 25, 1814,
833
October 10, 1814,
854
November 25, 1814,
871
November 27, 1814,
872
December 3, 1814,
873
December 3, 1814,
874
December 3, 1814,
875
January 23, 1815,
889
January 23, 1815,
890
January 23, 1815,
890
Februaiy 27, 1815,
915
March 5, 1815,
915
March 1, 1815,
915
VIU
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
No.
REPORTS OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND.
194 Sinking Fund,
217
229
244
264
279
291
313
342
366
38S
411
444
Same.
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS.
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
7, 1803.
6, 1804.
5, 1805.
5, 1806,
5, 1807,
5, 1808,
4, 1809,
5, 1810,
4, 1811,
5, 1812,
8, 1813.
7, 1814,
6, 1815,
193 Encouragement to manufactures — Gun maviufacturers of Lancaster,
206 Encouragement to artisans. &c. of Philatieipliia.
225 Extension of duty bonds— Merchants of New York, - - -
270 Protection to manufactures — Journeymen Hatters' Society of New York,
271 Encouragement to manutiictures — Merchants anil manufacturers of copper. N.
272 Remission of duties on saltpetre — Waiter Channing,
278 Drawback of duty on refined sugar, - - - .
283 Bank of the United States, - -
285 Protection to manufactures — twine and line manufacturers, Massachusetts,
302 Protection to manufactures of hemp, Kentucky,
328 Bank of the United States, . . - . -
329 Bank of tiie United States — Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia,
333 Bank of the United States— Bank of New York,
336 Encouragement to manufactures — citizens of Kentucky,
337 Jsank of the United States — Legislature of Pennsylvania.
339 Bank of the United States — Legislature of Vii-ginia, - - -
340 Bank of the United States — citizens of Philadelphia,
341 Protection to manufactures— manufacturers of morocco leather,
343 Bank of the United States— iniiabitants of Pittsburg,
355 Encouragetnent to the culture of hemp — inhabitants of New Jersey,
357 Protection to manufactures — inhabitants of New Jersey,
364 Protection to manufactures — New Hampshire iron factory company,
365 Protection to manufactures — ardent spirits, - - - -
370 Pi'otcction to manufactures — citizens of Connecticut.
371 Protection to manufactures — citizens of Pennsylvania,
3S7 Protection to manufactures — manufacturers of copper.
414 Encouragement to manufactures — inhabitants of Massachusetts,
418 Revision of the revenue laws — manufacturers of Baltimore,
420 On tiie expediency of making foreign gold coins a legal tender, and prohibiting
Banks of Baltimore, - ,. " _
42G Composition for the stamp duty on notes of private bankers — Stephen Girard,
433 Bank of the United States— Banks of New York,
446 Protection to manufactures— m:uuifactiirers of Philadelphia,
February 4, 1803,
December 9, 1803,
January 17, 1805,
December 7, 1807,
Y. December 18, 1807.
December 24, 1807,
February 4, 1808,
April 20, 1808,
November 21, 1308,
June 7, 1809,
December 18, 1810,
December 24, 1810,
January 8, 1811,
January 22, 1811,
January 22, 1811,
January 26, 1811,
January 31, 1811.
January 31, 1811,
February 4, 1811.
December 7, 1811,
December 23, 1811,
January 29, 1812,
February 3, 1812,
March 6, 1812,
March 20, 1812,
February 6, 1813,
March 23, 1814,
April 9, 1814,
the exportation of specie-
April 12, 1814,
October 26, 1814,
December 5, 1814,
February 25. 1815.
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AMERICAN STATE PAPERS,
FINANCE.
7tli Congress.] J^'q^ 137^ [2d Session.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, DECEMBER 20, 1802.
In obedience to the directions of the act, supplementary to the act, entitled "An act to establish the Treasury
Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following report:
The permanent revenues of the United States, exclusively of fees, fines, and penaltieSj which, in a general view
of the subject, may be omitted, consist of duties on merchandise and tonnage, proceeds ot the sales of public lands,
and duties on postage.
The duties on postage, which were, in the annual report of last year, estimated at $50,000, have, during the
year ending on the 30th day of September last, yielded 50,500 dollars. The decrease of ship letters, the extension
of the establishment through unproductive roads, and the acceleration of the progress of the mail, may, however,
cause some defalcation in the receipts of the ensuing year.
Three hundred and twenty-six tliousand and fifty-two dollars and eight cents have been received, during the
same year, on account of public lands; of which sum, 17,162 dollars and 50 cents were paid in the treasury, in
evidences of the public debt, and 179,575 dollars and 52 cents in specie; the local situation of the land offices not
having yet rendered it practicable to draw the balance from the receivers of public moneys.
Three hundred and forty thousand acres of land have been sold, for six hundred and eighty thousand dollars,
during the year ending on the 31st day of October last; of which quantity near ninety-seven thousand acres were
sold on account of pre-emptions claimed by purchasers under John Cleves Symmes, and two hundred and torty-
thiee thousand acres are the result of current sales. The annexed statement A designates the quantities respec-
tively sold in the several districts, and the annual payments receivable on account of the balance of nine hundred
and sixty thousand dollars, due on these and the preceding sales.
From those several results it appears probable that tlie annual receipts under this head will not, on an average,
fall short of the sum of four imndred thousand dollars, at which they have been estimated.
Although it had been anticipated that the receiptsin the treasury, on account of duties on merchandise and tonnage,
could not, for the present year, be atfecled by the restoration of peace in Europe, yet the sum actually paid has ex-
ceeded the most sanguine expectations. Twelve millions two hundred and eighty thousand dollars have been receiv-
ed, during the course of the year ending on the 30th day of September last — a sum larger, by two millions of dollars,
than the amountreceived for the same duties,during the preceding or any other year; and which exceeds, by twelve
hundred thousand dollars, the aggregate heretofore collected in any one year, on account of both the impost and the
internal duties, repealed by an act of last session.
This excess, which had not been calculated upon, is considered, alone, as amply sufficient to cover any possible
defalcation which might, during the next and ensuing year, reduce that branch of tlie revenue below last year's
estimate of nine millions five hundred thousand dollars. Such defalcation is not, however, apprehended : for, although
there are not yet sufficient data precisely to ascertain the effect of peace on the amount ot duties, those which are
in the possession of this Department tend to corroborate the presumption that that sum. at least, (nine millions and
a half) will hereafter be annually received. The statement B, which exhibits a comparative view ot that revenue
for each quarter, during the last two years, shows that the amount of duties accrued during the nine first months ot
the present year exceeds eleven millions three hundred thousand dollars; and, after deducting three mdlionshve
hundred thousand dollars, amount of debentures issued during the same period, on account of re-exportations of
foreign goods, leaves for those three quarters, a balance of more than seven millions eight hundred thousand dollars,
subject to no other deduction but the expenses of collection; and from the knowledge already obtained ot the nnpor-
tations, during the present quarter, as well as from the gradual dimunition of re-exportations, no doubt remains that
the nett revenue, accruing during the whole year, will exceed the estimate.
From present appearances, tlie whole of the permanent revenues of the United States may, therefore, be reasona-
bly computed at ten millions of dollars; of which sum, seven millions three hundred thousand dollars are appro-
priated for the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt, and two millions seven hundred thousand
dollars are applicable to the current expenses of Government. j • i
According to the estimates for the year 1803, those expenses will, exclusively of a sum of one hundred and eighty
thousand dollars, wanted to cover the navy deficiencies of the years 1801 and 1802, but including sundry permanent
appropriations, which make no part of the annual estimates, amount to two millions six hundred and sixty thousand
tloUars, to wit:
2 tt
FINANCE. [1802.
For the Civil Deparhnent. and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, - - - - $680,000
For expenses attending the intercourse with foreign nations, including prize causes and Barbary
Powers, ---------- 250,000
For the Military and Indian departments ------- 830,000
For tlie Naval establishment, calculated on a supposition tliat six frigates shall be kept in constant
employment, - - - - - - - - - 900,000
$2,660,000
Neither the payments due on account of the convention with Great Britain, and which will, for three years,
amount annually to eight hundred and eiglity-eight thousand dollars, nor the instalments and interest on account of
the 200,000 dollars loan obtained from the State of Maryland, for tiie city of Washington, are included in that cal-
culation, as they may be defrayed out of the following resources, which make no part of the permanent revenues,
viz:
1st. The surplus of specie in the treasury, wliich, as the wliole amount there will not, at the close of the present
year, fall much sliort of five millions of dollars, far exceeds the sum which it is prudent to keep.
2(]ly. The uncollected arrears of the direct tax, estimated at four hundred thousand dollars. And,
3dly. The outstanding uncollected internal duties, amounting to near seven hundred thousand dollars.
The only embarrassment experienced during the course of last year, arose from the difficulty of procuring the
remittances necessary to meet the large instalments of debt due in Holland. The impossibility of obtaining bills on
that country, to the amount wanted by Government, and the loss which, on account ot the rate of exchange, must be
incurred by remitting circuitously through England, induced the Secretary of the Treasury to recommend, in a
report to the commissioners of the sinking fund, marked C, a recourse to bank stock, as the most favorable mode
of remitting.
Of the hve thousand shares in the stock of the Bank of the United States, originally subscribed by the United
States, 2,780 shares had been sold in 1796, by virtue of the act, entitled "An act making provision for the payment
of certain debts of the United States," and for the purpose of discharging a part of the debt due to the banlc. The
remaining 2,220 shares were now, under the same autliority, sold, at 45 per cent, advance. The 1,287,600 dollars
which they produced, were, in conformity to the provisions of the said act, applied towards discharging an equal
amount ot that part of the debt which iiad become due to the bank before or during the year 1796^ and the purchaser
of the stock sold, at tlie same time, to the treasury, an equal sum in bills on Holland, at 41 cents per guilder, the
securing of which large amount, at that rate, was the inducement, on the part of Government, to dispose of the bank
stock on tliose terms. As the dividend usually received on the bank stock sold, and the annual interest payable on
the debt due to the bank, thus extinguished, were nearly equal, the July half yearly dividend on the stock was, in
fact, the premium paid for the purpose of effecting the remittance; and Government has thereby been enabled to
obtain, without raising the price of excliange, the whole amount wanted to meet the payments due in Holland, till
the month of September, 1803.
Exclusively of. and in addition to, the debt of 1,287,600 dollars, thus paid to the bank, out of the proceeds of the
sales of bank sliares, a sum of eight millions three hundred and thirty -four thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven
dollars and eighty-nine cents, has been paid out of the treasuiy, during the year ending on the 30th day of Septem-
ber last, on account of the principal and interest of the public debt; and the payments, in part, of the principal of the
debt made during the same period, have been as followeth:
1st. The payments on account of the principal and interest of the domestic debt, have been - $4,628,105 39
From which, deducting one year's interest on the same, ----- 3,470,259 75
Leaves a sum, applied to tlie reimbursement of the principal of the six percent, and deferred stocks,
of --------- - 1,157,845 64
2d. Paid to foreign officers, and for the registered debt, ----- 9,603 18
3d. Principal of domestic loans (exclusively of the 1,287,600 dollars paid out of the proceeds of bank
shares) --------- 202,400 00
4th. Evidences of public debt paid for lands, ------ 17.16250
5th. The payments on account of the principal and interest of tlie foreign debt, have
been - - - - - - - - 3,310,874 32
From which sum, deducting one year's interest and charges, equal to 462,731 00
And, on account of tiie different rates at which bills iiave been purchased,
and of sundiy bills returned for non-payment, and now in suit, a fur-
ther sum of ----- - 82,284 98
545,015 98
Leaves, applicable to payment of the principal, - - . - . . 2,765,858 34
4,152,869 66
Amounting, altogether, to four milhons one hundred and fifty-two thousand eiglit hundred and sixty-
nine dollars and sixty-six cents. And if to that sum shall be added tlie - - - 1,287,000 00
Paid on account of tlie principal of tiie debt due to the bank, out of the proceeds of the sale of the
bank shares, the total amount of debt extinguished during that year, will be found to exceed five
millions four hundred and forty thousand dollars, - - - - - 5,440,469 66
The balance of specie in the treasury, which, on the first day of October, 1801, amounted to 2,948,718 dollars
and 73 cents, liad increased, on the first October, 1802, to the sum of 4.539,675 dollars and 57 cents; making a differ-
ence in lavor ot the treasury, ot 1,590,956 dollars and 84 cents; which last sum, added to the above-mentioned pay-
ment ot 4,152,869 dollars and 66 cents, made out of the treasury, on account of the principal of the public ciebt,
makes an actual difference, in lavor of the United States, of more than five millions seven hundred and forty thou-
sani I (> :u-ii. < iii'inp- that vp;ir
sand dollars, during that year
santi uoiiars, iiuring tuat year.
The payments on account of the principal of the public debt, from the 1st day of April, 1801, to the 30th day of
September, 1802, (exclusively of, and in addition to the bank debt, discharged out of the proceeds of bank shares)
amounts to --------- $5,339,886 44
Viz:
On account of the domestic debt, - - - . , $1334 942 81
On account of the foreign debt, ----- 3 302 '543 63
And in re-payment of temporai-y loans, - _ . . ' 702,400 00
And if to that sum shall be added the increase of specie in the treasury, during the
same penod, which, (as the amount on the 1st April, 1801, did not exceed 1,794,044
dollars and 85 cents) amounts to ------ .
The difference in favor of the United States, for those eighteen months, will be found equal to
eight millions eighty-tive thousand and hve hundred and seventeen dollars and sixteen cents, - $8,085,517 16
$5,339,886 44
2,745,630 72
1802.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
Of the annnal appropriation of 7,300,000 dollars, for the principal and interest of the public debt, near three mil-
lions ninelnindred tnousand dollars will be wanted to pay the interest which falls due in the year 1803, and the
residue, amounting to three millions four hundred thousand dollars, maybe considered as tlie sum applicable, during
that year, to the extinguishment of tlie principal of the debt.
From all which it results, that, so long as the United States shall notbeafflictetl by any unforeseen calamity, and
whilst the public expenditures shall be kept within their present limits, there does not appear any necessity for
increasing the public revenues.
All which is most, respectfully submitted, by
ALBERT GALLATIN. Sccretunj of Ihc Treasury.
Treasury Department, December IGt/i, 1802.
Statement of Lands sold in the districts of Cincinnati, Steubenville, Chillicothe, and Marietta, showing the moneys
paid thereon, and the amount due on the 1st November, 1802.
Districts
wliere sold.
Sales, when made.
Period.
Quantities
of land.
Amo't of pur-
chase money.
Amt. of S.
expenses.
Amt. paid on
purchase.
Amt. due on
purchase.
Amt. offer
feitures.
From
To
Acres hdtlis
Dolls. Cts.
Dolls. Cts.
Dolls. Cts.
Dolls. Cts.
Dolls. Cts.
Cincinnati,
Pre-emption
lands in do.
Steubenville.
Chillicothe,
Marietta,
1801
1st Nov.
do
do
do
do
1803
1st Nov.
do
do
do
1st July,
12m"ths
do
do
do
8 months
47,506.00
96,689.50
164,145.62
29,766.40
1,902.-25
95,012 00
193.379 00
328,-291 24
59,532 80
3,804 50
451 00
1,415 45
1,551 00
300 00
18 00
33,218 06
56,068 60
113,116 25
17,212 25
1,-252 184
61,793 94
137.310 40
215,174 99
4-2.3-20 55
2.552 314
71 92
70 00
65 32
340,009.77
680.019 54
3,735 45
2-20,867 34|
459,152 19i
207 24
Periods of payment for the instalments due per the above Statement.
YEAR WHEN PAYABLE.
DISTRICTS WHERE PAYABLE.
Amt. in 1803.
Amt. in 1804.
Amt. in 1805.
Amt. in 1806.
TOTAL.
Cincinnati,
Steubenville, • -
Chillicothe,
Marietta,
Add — instalments due per statement,
for 1801,
$42,398 10
18,056 88
1,440 00
18 94
181, -221 474
$66,855 96
65,-202 50i
13,842 57
951 124
199,107 48
$70,954 30
78,427 lOi
14,199 -23
951 124
170,689 68
$18,895 98
53,488 50
12.838 75
631 12A
$199,104 34
215.174 99
42.3-20 55
2,552 314
551,018 63|
Deduct — paid in anticipation for lands
purchased previous to Nov. 1, 1801,
243,135 39i
345,959 64
335,221 44
85,854 35|
1,010,170 83
50.558 504
Dollars,
959,612 32^
Treasitry Department, Begistcr's Office, December 6, 1802.
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1802.] REMISSION OF DUTIES.
C.
At a meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, on the 7th of June. 1802,
Present: The Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General of the United States.
The Secretary of the Treasury repiu-ted to the Board, that provision lias already been made to meet nearly all the
demands which will become due in HoUaiiil during the course of the present year: but that it is necessary to make
immediate provision for the payments on account of principal and Interest, which fall due tliere. during the first live
months of the year 1803, and amounting to four millions lour hunilred and thirty-nine thousand eiglit hundred and
thirty guilders, and payable at the following periods, viz.:
1st of January, - - - - - 872,700 guilders.
1st of February, ---... 986,350
1st of March, . - . - . 601,000
1st of June, ----- 1,979,780
That, from the great diminution of trade between this country and Holland, he has ascertained, during his late
excursion to New York and Philadelphia, that it is impracticable to obtain bills on Holland to that amount; that
the rate of exchange is already forty-one cents per guilder, and that any attempt, on the part of the Government
to procure the large amount now wanted, would indubitably raise, considerably, the rate of exchange. '
That, if it shall be attempted to remit, by the way of England, the loss will be also considerable: the present rate
of exchange with that country being now above par. and raising, and would indubitably be enhanced, shoulil Go-
vernment come into the market forlarge puichases: and the rate of exchange between England and Holland being,
by the last advices, ten guilders eight stivers per pound sterling, nor likely to become more favorable, which, sup-
posing the whole amount in bills on England to be procurable (which is not believed to be the fact) at 168, would,
uicludingthe commission of one per cent in England, amount to forty-three and a half cents per gudder.
That the Bank of the United States having been applied to. has refused to undertake to contract for making the
necessary remittance; and that the two only considerable offers made to the Secretary, are now submitted to tlie
Board, viz:
The Manhattan Company offer to remit the whole, at the rate of forty-three cents per guilder.
Alexander Baring offers to remit guilders 3,140,487 I65, payable in Amsterdam, at the following dates, viz:
1st of January, 1803, .... 605,000 guilders.
1st of February, - • - . . 685,000
1st of March, - - - . . 425,000
1st of June, - . - . . 1,425,487 16^
And at the rate of forty-one cents per guilder: Provided, iiowever, that the United States shall sell to him the two
thousand two hundred and twenty shares of the Bank of the United States, owned by the United States, at forty-
tive per cent, advance, or at the rate of five hundred and eighty dollars per share; which last proposition is recom-
mended by the Secretary of the Treasury as the most eligible; as, exclusively of the advantageous rate of exchange
thereby secured, the transaction will not have any unfavorable effect on the rate of exchange generally, and, by so
considerably diminishing the ilemand. will enable the United States to obtain what is still wanted, at a reasonable
rate; and because, in his opinion, the price obtained for the Bank shares, is more than could be obtained were they
thrown in the market for sale, and more than their intrinsic value. Whereupon, it was
Resolved, by the Board, "• That the Secretary of the Treasury be authorized to sell the shares of the stock of
the Bank of the United States, belonging to the United States, and that the proceeds thereof be applied to the pay^
ment of the capital or principal of any part of the debt of the United States, which had become due to the Bank ot
the United States before or during the course of the year 1796, and which remains still unpaid, in conformity to
the provisions of the act, entitled *■ An act making provision for the payment of certain debts of the United States,'
passed on the 31st day of May, 1796.- '
JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
ALBERT GALLATIN. Secretary of the Treasury.
Attest, LEVI LINCOLN, Attorney General.
Edward Jones, Secretary to the Board of Commissioners of Sinking Fund.
7th Congress.] ]Vo. 188. [2d Session.
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 22, 1802.
Mr. Samuel Smith, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of
John Holland, Jr. of Boston, made the following report:
That it appears from tlie proofs submitted, that the petitioner arrived in the port of Boston, in the schooner
Hannah, on Sunday, the twentieth of September, one thousand eiglit hundred and one; that, on Monday, the twenty-
first, he entered the said schooner at the custom house, being himself the owner and commander; that, on the night
of the same day. his schooner caught fire below the cabin fioor, and the fire increasing, the said schooner was scut-
tled, by order of the fire wards, and sunk; by which the cargo suffered great damage.
The petitioner, therefore, prays a remission of duty on the said cargo, in proportion to the damage sustained.
The committee are of opinion, that, as no part of the cargo had been landeil. the prayer of the petition ought to
be granted, and recommend the following resolution:
Resolved, That the collector for the port of Boston and Charlestown be. and lie is, hereby, authorized to have as-
certained the rate of tiamage sustained by Jolin Holland. Jr. on the goods which were on board the schooner Hannah,
when she caught fire, and remit to the said John Holland the duties, in proportion to the damage sustained by the
goods damaged as aforesaid.
IQ FINANCE. L1803.
7th Congress.] No. 189. [SJ Session.
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 4, 1803.
Treasury Department, January 3, 1803.
Sir: '
In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, passed on the third of March, 1797, I
have the honor to transmit a statement, exhibiting tlie amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares, and mer-
chandise, imported into the United States, and exported therefrom, during the years 1799, 1800, and 1801.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
180S.]
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
11
A Statement exhibiting the amount of Drawbacks payable on sundry articles exported from the United States in
the years 1799, 1800, and 1801, compared with the amount of Duties collected on the same, respectively.
IN THE TEAK 1799.
IN THE TEAR 1800.
IN TUE TEAR 1801.
SPECIES OF MEKCHAXDISE.
Duties
Drawbacks
Duties
Drawbacks
Duties
Drawbacks
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
receiveil.
payable.
On Merchandise —
Dolls.
Dolls.
Dolls.
Dolls.
Dolls.
Dolls.
Paving a duty of 10 percent, ad val.
1,654,709
289,357
562,182
191,476
2,339
8,444
Do 11 do
418,968
252,252
142,456
90,603
3,659
10,331
Do 12* do
912,771
206,136
2,886,365
304,160
4,738,042
822,263
Do 13J do
150,676
67,861
329,947
80,692
688,854
231,835
Do 15 do
723,955
69,756
1,123,015
115,288
1,397,9*4
164,973
Do 16i do
119,986
22,491
146,221
25,750
122,720
25,443
Do 20 do
40,997
6,077
59,149
4,965
91,047
7,159
Do 22 do
11,961
3,048
13,877
2,654
23,232
3,942
■Wines, at 40 do
65,557
47,957
49,458
57,162
62
3,593
Do 44 do
50,919
55,614
27,993
33,519
Wines, Madeira, _ - _
35,949
6,826
151,846
11,817
155,124
12,202
Burgundy and Champaigne, -
391
167
748
108
2,167
337
Sherry, _ - _
231,388
37,468
75,493
13,062
26,239
342
St. Lucar, - _ _
6,647
1,912
1,220
544
138
Lisbon, _ _ _
38,008
890
89,904
174
133,830
2,711
Oporto, _ _ _
35,796
3,648
9,810
980
4,140
77
Teneriffe and Fayal,
55y833
9,497
86,257
11,905
98,885
26,289
Malaga, _ - _
61,665
24,946
68,310
19,393
43,206
41,477
All other, _ _ _
69,059
47,787
241,339
132,467
481,803
394,002
Spirits, Foreign, distilled from grain, -
151,290
15,966
181,082
19,552
252,697
16,357
Do. from other materials,
2,151,600
233,166
1,367,210
94,464
2,089,962
121,879
Domestic do. from Molasses, -
498
175
203
172
522
Do. from domestic produce, -
2
-
41
24
54
Molasses, _ _ - _
167,911
1,277
194,248
446
299,768
15,927
Beer, Ale, and Porter,
22,871
2,834
22,114
7,273
15,917
3,074
Tea, Bohea, _ _ _
412,329
2,097
367,617
109,027
187,071
68,898
Souchong, _ _ _
58,491
1,178
128,847
3,589
134,715
55,913
Hyson, - - - _
92,385
15,106
214,978
43,854
186,334
96,418
Other Green, - - _
109,847
1,881
153,353
12,730
248,507
78,734
Coffee, - _ _ _
1,932,504
1,464,170
2,120,368
1,773,422
2,983,447
2,439,944
Cocoa, _ _ _ _
124,136
102,076
120,192
93,334
173,330
137,132
Chocolate, - - - _
31
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61
99
Sugar, Brown, - - -
1,547,823
731,488
1,796,428
734,801
2,623,647
1,346,382
Clayed, - - -
984,661
864,847
1,019,863
840,951
1,123,594
1,067,532
Lump, _ _ _
29
Loaf and Candy,
255
162
1,967
310
1,292
55
All other, _' - _
115
430
Candles, Tallow, _ _ _
2,021
1,020
2,544
1,095
5,596
1,856
Wax and Spermaceti,
660
288
161
17
273
108
Cheese, - - _ _
18,685
13,182
34,649
16,565
50,344
43,747
Soap, _ _ _ _
13,302
11,246
74,183
34,636
38,830
45,560
Pepper, _ _ - _
20,106
29,295
158,984
53,642
289,124
234,532
Pimento, - - - _
33,020
23,151
25,642
16,827
15,848
10,037
Tobacco, manufactured.
8,855
542
19,699
5,314
17,947
1,147
Snuff, _ _ - _
3,274
1,257
3,607
109
3,048
3,986
Indigo, _ _ _ _
83,965
68,028
167,558
141,800
129,380
73,723
Cotton, _ _ _ _
141,514
113,282
105,787
103,484
129,731
108,675
Nails, _ _ _ _
66,314
11,386
73,939
14,264
73,878
12,543
Spikes, _ _ _ _
1,493
137
4,904
89
2,877
67
Lead, Bar and other.
27,478
28
24,972
635
23,034
3,867
Steel, unwrought, - - _
6,801
42
9,077
511
15,489
529
Hemp, _ _ - _
165,785
500
19,535
1,017
81,435
Cables, - - _ _
1
183
292
1,181
860
49
Cordage, Tarred, - - -
37,912
4,922
19,647
9,888
50,900
5,731
Do. Untarred, and Yarn,
2,296
43
2,456
25
3,267
Twine and Pack-thread,
7,915
469
8,546
700
7,120
265
Glauber Salts, _ _ _
2,285
258
2,832
28
2,995
254
Salt, _ _ _ _
488,617
20,805
687,387
5,190
686,454
13,864
Coal, _ _ - _
11,981
79
25,150
181
31,889
227
Boots, _ _ _ _
1,428
562
3,460
323
5,388
383
Shoes and Slippers of Silk,
546
216
876
298
1,022
757
Do. all other, - - _
11,403
2,407
11,766
1,822
13,559
839
Cards, Wool and Cotton, - -
10
_
2
55
Do. Playing, - - _
11,134
11,904
19,462
8,997
48,939
52,623
Dollars, -
13,610,814
4,905,345
15,261,279
5,249,282
20,064,059
7,819,093
TREAsnRT Department, Register's Office, January 1, 1803.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
FINANCE. '<^r [1803.
7th Congress.] --^^^- ^— '^-- - -- ^^^-^ No. 190. [2d Session.
., INTERNAL REVENUES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 6, 1803.
Treasury Department, Januai-y 3, 1803.
Sir: , , . ,
I have the honor to transmit two statements relating to the internal revenues of the United States, ac-
coinpanied with a letter from tlie commissioner of the revenue, explanatory thereof.
The statement marked A exhibits the official emoluments and expenditures of the officers employed in col-
lecting the internal revenues of the United States, from the first of January, 1801, to the 31st of December
following, and is rendered in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 11th day of July, 1798.
The statement marked B exhibits the amount of duties upon domestic distilled spirits and on stills; the amount of
duties upon sales at auction, refined sugar, carriages, and upon licences to retailers; and the amount of duties upon
stamped vellum, parchment, and paper, and which have accrued from the first of January, 1801, to the 31st of De-
cember following, and is rendered in pursuance of the resolution of the House of Representatives, passed on the
6th day of January, 1797.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House ofBepresentatives.
Treasury Department, 7?ej;enMe t^ce, Z)ecej7iier 29, 1802.
Sir:
I have the honor to enclose two statements relating to the internal revenues of the United States, which
have been prepared pursuant to a resolution of the House of Representatives, passed on the 6th day of January,
1797, and an act of Congress passed on the 11th day of July, 1798.
These statements exhibit the amount of duties upon domestic distilled spirits and stills; sales at auction; refined
sugar; carriages; retailers'' licences; and stamps upon vellum, parchment, and paper; also, the official emoluments
and expenditures of the officers employed in collecting the same, for the year prior to the first day of January,
1802, as ascertained from abstracts rendered by the supervisors of the respective districts.
In order to show the progress of remittances, during the period for which these accounts are made up, I have
annexed a note of the sums which were paid into the treasury, and covered by warrant, on account of the internal
revenues, and on account of the direct tax, by the several supenisors.
I have the lioiior to be, with perfect respect, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM MILLER, Jr. Commissioner of the Revenue.
The Honorable the Seer etai-y of the Treasury. -
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B.
Statement of the duties arising on domestic distilled Spirits and Stills, during the year ending upon the Zlst
December, 1801.
New Hampshire,
Massachusetts,
Rhode Island,
Connecticut,
Vermont,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Maryland,
Virginia,
Ohio,
Tennessee,
North Carolina,
South Carolina,
Georgia,*
IN WHAT DISTBICT.
Total,
Amount of duties
arising on spirits
distilled from fo-
reign materiiils,
and on spirits dis-
tilled from domes-
tic materials, in ci-
ties, towns, and
villages, from stills
of 400 gallons ca-
pacity and up-
wards.
Amount of duties
arising on stiUs in
the country, and
on stills in cities,
towns, &. villages,
under 400 gallons
capacity, employ-
ed in distilling do-
mestic materials.
$9 66
140,233 91
20,221 47
1,785 08
18 32
8,037 54
1,418 35
217 51
6,717 37
$178,659 21
$1,060 59
5,870 43
168 90
6,544 32
4,313 39
89,771 06
1,485 78
21,491 69
67,261 29
22,733 06
8,478 70
18,174 90
8,048 70
1,667 22
$257,070 03
Total amount of
duties payable in
each district.
$9 66
141,294 50
20,221 47
7,655 51
187 22
14,581 86
4,313 39
91,189 41
1,485 78
21,491 69
67,478 80
22,733 06
8,478 70
18,174 90
14,766 02
1,667 27
$435,729 24
* The supervlsorof Georgia has not rendered his abstract of still duties for the half year ending 31st December, 1801.
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, December 29, 1802.
WM. MILLER, Jun., Commissioner of the Revenue.
B — Continued.
A statemeiit of the duties upon Sugar refined, during the year ending upon the 3lst December, 1801.
IN WHAT DISTRICT.
Quantities of sugar
removed.
Gross amount of du-
ties.
Discount allowed for
promi)t payment at
G per cent.
Nett amount of
duty in each dis-
trict.
In pounds.
Dolls. Cts.
Dolls. Cts.
Dolls. Cts.
Massachusetts,
Rhode Island,
New York, - . - .
Pennsylvania, - - - -
Maryland, . - - -
Virginia, - - - - -
318,172 00
86,477 00
1,524,499 00
1,420,065 00
561,013 00
24,121 00
6,363 64
1,279 54
30,489 99
28,401 28
11,220 26
482 43
234 56
6 36
1,640 84
55
265 18
6,129 08
1,723 18
28,849 15
28,400 73
10,955 08
482 43
Total,
3,934,317 00
$78,687 14
$2,147 49
$76,539 65
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, December 29, 1802.
WILLIAM MILLER, Jr., Commissioner of the Revenue.
1803.]
INTERNAL REVENUES.
15
B — Continued.
A Statement of the duties upon Licences granted to retailers of f fines and Forcigti Dinlilled Spirits, during the
year ending upon the 3lst December, 1801.
NUMBER OF LICENCES.
AMOUNT OF DUTY IN
IN WHAT DISTRICT.
■\VilK-.
Spirits.
EACH DISTRICT.
New Hampshire, ------
Massacluisetts, ------
Rhode Island, ------
Connecticut, ------
Vermont, -------
New York, -------
New Jersey,* ------
Pennsylvania, ------
Maryland, -------
Virginia, - - - • - , .
Delaware, .-----.
Ohio. -------
Tennessee, -------
North Carolina, ------
South Carolina, ------
Georgia,* -------
91
569
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906
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606
272
349
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111
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2.409
301
1,021
301
2.117
139
1,009
564
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287
52
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6,605
1.810
15,115
945
8,075
4,180
6,605
925
128 74
130
2,320
1.990
405
Total,
3,556
10.282
S69.173 74
• Abstracts from New Jersey for the last half year, and from Georg-ia for the last quarter, not rendered.
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, December 29, 1802.
WILLIAM MILLER. Jr., Commissioner of the Revenue.
B — Continued.
Statement of the duties on Saks at Auction, during the year ending on the 31.s/ December, 1801.
Amount of pur-
Amount of pur-
Gross amount
Auction'rs' allow-
Amount of duty
IN WHAT DISTRICT.
ch;ise money,
chase money,
of duties.
ance thereon,
parable in each
at i per cent.
at 3 per cent.
at 1 per cent.
District.
New Hampshire,
823,407 41
S7.554 54
f<9& 36
87
895 49
Massachusetts.
579,458 99
3.242,182 20
17.659 41
817G 03
17,483 38
Rhode Island,
14,876 24
91,789 43
496 06
4 90
491 16
Connecticut,
21,893 75
32,556 14
217 52
2 15
215 37
Vermont.
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104 41
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New York,
524,295 15
3,298,623 05
17.803 46
177 79
17.625 67
New Jersey,*
10,677 25
7,732 54
65 33
61
64 72
Pennsylvania.
266,072 54
2,357,184 37
12.451 01
124 37
12.326 64
Delaware,
4,810 47
10.260 61
63 32
58
62 73
Maryland,
225.505 95
1,440,189 84
7,764 48
77 46
7,687 02
Virginia,
90.039 69
812,024 26
4,285 26
42 43
4.242 82
Ohio,
336 00
2,194 52
11 81
12
11 69
Tennessee.
North Carolina, -
11.137 87
69,671 14
376 19
3 76
372 43
South Carolina. -
72.869 43
849,682 28
4.430 38
43 86
4.386 52
Georgia,
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213,347 9S
1,067 30
10 62
1,056 68
Total.
$1,845,380 74
812,435.097 31
866,788 41
8665 55
866.122 M
Abstracts from New .Terscy for the last half vear, not rendered.
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, December 29, 1802.
WILLIAM MILLER, Jr., Commissioner of the Revenue.
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B — Continued.
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December, 1801.
SALES.
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accruinijin each
district.
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dividends.
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$158 91
$4,138 57
$132 40
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2,557 59
35,437 60
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6,478 15
408 26
6,069 89
503 50
20 79
6,594 18
Connecticut,
7,362 09
207 60
7,154 48
230 72
30 00
7,415 20
Vermont,
1,146 01
8 44
1,137 57
-
1,137 57
New York, -
62,107 04
3,984 94
581,22 10
2,752 49
119 48
60,994 07
New Jersey,*
2,344 16
38 43
2,305 73
-
2,305 73
Pennsylvania,
51,756 43
3,330 57
48,125 86
12,542 80
208 45
61,177 11
Delaware,
1,770 28
88 05
1,682 22
110 00
20 35
1,812 57
Maryland,
30,573 18
1,616 99
28,956 19
1,963 79
30 00
30,949 98
Virginia,
22,838 54
359 70
22,478 84
439 66
183 85
23,102 35
Ohiof,
79 30
5 41
73 89
-
73 89
Tennessee,
736 88
17 46
719 42
-
51 04
770 46
North Carolina,
6,544 42
21 25
6,523 17
-
80 25
6,603 42
South Carolina,
20,510 25
1,228 22
19,282 03
750 00
81 05
20,113 08
Georgia,*
3,026 59
4 62
3,020 97
-
152 50
3,173 47
Total,
$259,566 00
$14,36 44
$245,528 53
$21,475 32
$1,037 76
$268,041 61
* Abstracts from New Jersey for the last half year, and from Georgia for the last quarter, not rendered.
I Abstracts of sales by the collectors in Ohio District, not rendered.
t Abstracts of sales by the collectors in Massachusetts District, for the last half year, not rendered.
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, December 29, 1802.
WILLIAM MILLER, Jr., Commissioiier of the Pevenite.
A General Statement of the duties upon domestic distilled Spirits and Stills, refined Sugar, Licences to retailers of
JFine and foreign distilled Spirits, Sales at .Auction, Carriages for the conveyance of persons, and stamped
Vellum, Parchment, and Paper, during the year ending the 31«/ of December, isoi .
Domestic dis-
Stills.
Refined
su-
Licences to
Sales
at
Carriag-es
Stamps.
Amount of
In what District.
tilled spirits.
gar.
retailers.
Auction.
for the con-
duty in each
veyancce
District.
of persons.
N. Hampshire,
$9
66
.
$3,360 00
$95
49
$2,029 58
$4,290 97
$9,785 70
Massachusetts,
410,233
91
$1,060 59
$6,129
08
14,880 00
17,483
38
15,251 81
37,527 56
232,566 33
Rhode Island, -
20,221
47
-
1,723
18
1,700 00
491
16
1,427 00
6,594 18
32,156 99
Connecticut, -
1,785
08
5,870
43
-
6,605 00
215
37
5,329 (-6
7,415 20
27,220 14
Vermont,
18
32
168
90
-
1,810 00
52
225 42
1,137 57
3,360 73
New York,
8,037
54
6,544
32
28,849
15
15,115 00
17,625
67
6.592 14
60,994 07
143,757 89
New Jersey, -
-
4,313
39
-
945 00
64
72
414 69
2,305 73
8,043 53
Pennsylvania, -
1,418
35
89,771
06
28,400
73
8,075 00
12.326
64
8,376 57
61,177 11
209,545 46
Delaware,
-
1.485
78
-
925 00
62
73
2,708 73
1,812 57
6,994 81
Maryland,
-
21,491
69
10,955
08
4,180 00
7,687
02
8,299 19
30,949 98
83,562 96
Virginia,
217
51
67,261
29
482
43
6,605 00
4,242
82
13,532 92
23,102 35
115,444 32
Ohio,
-
22,733
06
-
128 74
11
69
147 83
73 89
23,095 21
Tennessee,
-
8,478
70
-
130 00
-
77 83
770 46
9,456 99
North Carolina,
-
18,174
90
-
2,320 00
372
43
5,005 48
6,603 42
32,476 23
South Carolina,
6,717
37
8,048
70
-
1,990 00
4,386
52
4,356 9(j
20,113 08
45,612 63
Georgia,
-
21
1,667
22
-
405 00
1.056
68
151 00
3,173 47
6,453 37
Total,
$178,659
257,070
03
76,539
65
69,173 74
66,122
84
73,926 21
268,041 61
989,533 29
By referring to the notes which are annexed to the preceding statements, it will be found that some abstracts are
still wanting to complete the statement of duties fiu; the year 1801, viz:
From the District of New Jersey the abstract of duties on Licences to retailers, on Sales at Auction, on Car-
riages, and on Stamps for the last halt year.
From the District of Georgia, the abstract of duies on Stills, for the last half year, on Licences to retailers, on
Carriages, and on Stamps, for the last quarter.
From the District of Ohio, abstracts of sales of Stamps by collectors, for the whole year; and
From the District of Massachusetts, abstracts of sales of Stamps by collectors, for the last half year.
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, December 29, 1802.
WILLIAM MILLER, Jr., Commissioner of the Revenue.
18
FINANCE.
[1805
The following sums tvere received from the Supervisors of the Revenue, by the Treasurer of the United States,
during the year 1800, viz.
In tl>e first quarter.
Second ilitto,
Thirtl ditto.
Fourth ditto.
On account of the
Internal Revenue.
$228,450 61
253,372 22
243,260 78
323,003 82
$1,048,087 43
On account of the
direct tax of two
milhons of dollars.
$194,217 13
170,034 35
93,058 71
77,033 19
$534,343 38
Which sums were received from the following Districts, viz:
New Hampshire,
Massacluisetts.
Rhode Island,
Connecticut,
Vermont.
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Maryland, -
Virginia.
Ohio,
Tennessee,
North C;:rolina,
South Carolina,
Georgia.
On account of the
Internal Revenue.
Total,
$16,236 81
228,742 01
30,788 70
36,844 97
2,294 00
123.302 89
22,801 08
214,179 33
7,188 17
96,438 22
135.055 14
16,128 58
8.814 62
44,939 79
54.687 16
9.646 02
On account of the
Direct tax.
$13,426 68
73.250 00
7.050 00
4,400 00
8,137 30
117.720 57
17.713 30
54,549 55
5,468 00
73,000 00
154,531 24
4,000 00
1,096 74
$1,048,087 43
$534,343 38
Treasury Department, Revenue Office. December 29, 1802.
WILLIAM MILLER. Jr.. Commissioner of the Revenue.
7th Congress.]
No. 191.
[2d Session.
M I N T.
COMSIUNICATED TO CONGRESS, JANUARY 11, 1803.
Gentlemen of the Senate
and of the House of Reprcsetitatives:
I transmit you a report, received from the Director of the Mint, on the subject of that institution.
January 11. 1803. TH: JEFFERSON.
MixT OF THE United States, 1st January, 1803.
The Director of the Mint of the United States begs leave respectfully to make his annual report on the issues
and state of the mint.
He is happy to inform the President that the bullion, deposited in the mint durins; the past year, has far exceeded
what was expected at the beginning ot it, notwithstanding the considerable check given to deposites. for sometime,
by frequent reports Irom the seat of Government, during the last session of Congress, that the mint would be abo-
lished.
Since the 1st day of January. 1S02. there has been issued from the mint a sum, amounting, in the whole, to five
hundred and sixteen thousand one hundred and fifteen dollars and eighty -tliree cents, as wifl appear in detail by
schedule No. 1. iiereunto annexed, which have been added to the current coin of the Union. Of this sum. one
hundred and twenty nine tli.msa;id seven hundred and thirty dollars and ninetv one cents, in value, in gold, have
been coined from bullion and §old dust imported into the United States, and" collected to the mint, as a centi-e.
from the difterent parts of the Lnion. The balance of the gold coinage has been coined from clipped, plugged, and
1803.]
THE MINT.
19
otherwise spoiled foreign coins, which have been sent to the mint as bullion. Had not this whole sum been coined
in the United States, it must have been remitted to the European markets, in which case the freight, insurance
and commissions, with the profits on the cents, would have amounted to a sum nearly equal to the current ex-
penditures of the mint.
All these deposites were private property, the certificates for which were sold, generally, as soon as given, to the
banks in this city, at a fourth and a half per cent, discount for the delay of coinage. The banks are fond of keepin-^
the coin in their vaults, as part of tlieir capitals, on account of the ease with which tliey are counted, without the
trouble of weighing. The Bank of the United .States, indeed, having a considerable part of their specie in this
coin, have been enabled, for some time past, to cancel their five dollar notes, and to substitute the payment of half
eagles, by which our coins begin to be more generally dispersed among the people.
There have never been any of the precious metals coined on account of the Government of the United States.
Comparative issues from the mint, for several years past, will appear by schedule No. 2, also hereunto annexed.
The current expensesof the mint, for the past year, have amounted to seventeen thousand four hundred and sixty-
two dollars and sixty-five cents, as will appear froui schedule No. ."5, from which the profits on the copper coina'^e
amounting to $5.6-11 33 should be deducted. Besides the cents on hand, we have near twenty-four tons of copper-
planchettes ready tor striking; the coinage of which are in daily operation, at the rate of fifteen thousand cents a day.
It is a duty incumbent up:)n the Director of the Mint respectfully to call the President's attention to the expira-
tion of the law ot the United States, for continuing the mint at Philadelphia, on the 4th of March next, by its own
limitation. It, therefore, becomesabsolutely necessaiy that the subject should be brought before Congress, so early
that provision may be made for the contingencj". If Congress should rise without doiiig any thing therein, the mint
could not be continued in Piiiladelphia, with propriety; neither could it be removed to theseat ofGoveinment, ibr
want of a law to authorize it.
It is but doing justice to merit to say, that the officers of the mint, concerned in the coinage, and the workmen,
have greatly increased in tlieir professional knowleilge, and have acquitted themselves with strict integrity, and
particular attention to their several departments, for many years past; so that not a dollar has been last, except
in one solitary instance, when the culprit was detected by tlieir assiduity and care, prosecuted and punished, and it
was by their exertions that the mint was kept open during the late distress of the city, by the fever of last summer.
If the mint should remain in its present situation, there will be a necessity of, at least, two additional horses^
and some repairs to the machinery.— part of it having been repaired, the past year, from necessity. At least five
hundred dollars will be necessary, in that case, to be added to the usual estimate, to be appropriated for the purchase
of horses, and further repairs to the present machinery.
All which is respectfully submitted to the President, by his very obedient and humble servant.
To the President of the United States.
ELIAS BOUDINOT, Director.
An abstract of the Coins struck at the Mint of the United States, from \st January to 3I.s/ December, 1802.
Gold Coins.
Quarter ending 31st Marcli, 1803,
Do. 30th June, do.
Do. 30th September, do.
Do. 31st December, do.
Eag'les.
1,416
6,789
3,885
Half Eagles. Quarter Eag-l's
10.076
42,748
352
15,090
53,176
1,654
958
2,612
Dollai-s.
94,540
213.740
73.785
41.285
Total amount of Gold Coins,
Silver Coins.
Quarter ending 3 1st March, 1801
Do. do. 30th June, do.
Do. do. 30th Sept. do.
Do. do. 3lst Dec. do.
DoUars.
9,841
957
8,710
22,142
41,650
Half DoUars.
,910
21,980
29,890
Dimes.
10,975
10,975
Half Dimes.
2.550
10.460
13,010
Dollars. Cts.
13.923 50
2.577 50
8,710 00
33,132 00
Total amount of Silver Coins,
Copper Coins.
Quarter ending 31st March, 1801,
Do. do. 30th June, do.
Do. do. 30th Sept. do.
Do. do. 31st Dec. do.
Cents.
976,600
1.004.000
861.000
593.500
3,435.100
Half Cents.
8,200
6,166
14,366
Dolls. Cts.
Totals.
423,350 00
58,343 00
9,766 00
10.040 00
8,651 00
5,965 83
Total amount of Copper Coins, - - _ -
Total amount of Coins issued by the mint, from 1st January, to 31st December, 1802, inclusive.
34,422 83
$516,115 83
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 2\st December, 1802.
For BENJAMIN RUSH.
G. EHRENZELLER.
20
FINANCE.
[1803,
Comparative statement of the coins issued by the Mint of the United States, from the year 1798 to 1802, inclu-
sive, viz.
1798
1799
1800
1801
1802
7,974 eagles,
24,867 half ditto,
614 quarter eagles,
327,536 dollars,
27,550 dimes,
979,700 cents,
17.483 eagles,
7,451 half ditto J
480 quarter ditto,
423,515 dollars,
904,585 cents,
12,167 half cents,
25,965 eagles,
11,622 half eagles,
220,920 dollars,
21,760 dimesj
24,000 half dimes,
2,822,175 cents.
21 1,530 half cents,
29,254 eagles,
26,006 half eagles,
54,454 dollars,
30,289 half dollars,
34,640 dimes,
33,910 half dimes,
1,362,837 cents,
15,090 eagles,
53,176 half eagles,
2,612 quarter eagles,
41,650 dollars,
29,890 half dollars,
10,975 dimes,
13,010 half dimes,
3,435,100 cents,
14,366 half cents,
I
Dollars.
79,740
124,335
1.535
327,536
2,755
174,830
37,255
1,200
Gold.
205,610
213,285
317,760
422,570
423,350
1,582,575
Silver.
330,291
423,515
224,296
74,758
58,343
1,111,203
Copper.
9,797
9,106 68
29,279 40
13,628 37
34,422 83
Totals.
545,698 00
645,906 68
96,234 28
571,335 40
510,956 37
516,115 83
2,790,012 28
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 3lst December, 1802.
For BENJ. RUSH,
G. EHRENZELLER.
^n Abstract of the Expenditures of the Mnt of the United States, from 1st January to i\st December, 1802,
inclusive.
Salaries.
Wages.
Incidental.
Totals.
Quarter ending March, 1802, ......
June, ......
September, ......
December, ......
$2,650
2,650
2,650
2,660
$1,460 27
1,434 23
1,508 28
1,436 67
$141 42
192 41
225 97
463 40
$4,251 69
4.276 64
4,384 25
4,550 07
Dollars,
10,600
5,839 45
1,023 20
Total amount of the expenditures of the mint, during the year 18(
)2,
•
• •
$17,462 65
Mint of the United States,
Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 3lst December, 1802.
For BENJAMIN RUSH,
» G. EHRENZELLER.
1803.]
EXTENSION OF DUTY BONDS.
21
A Statement of the gain on Copper coined at the Mint of the United States, from the 1st January to the 31sf
Decem,ber, 1802.
5,101 13
415 87
23,205 83
5,700 00
34,422 83
Balance remaining in the coiner's hands, uncoined, on the 31st
December, 1801, being part of the invoice entered 18th Septem-
ber, 1801, amounting to ..... .
On which tliere was a profit of $1,918 38. This sum will bear the
proportion of said profit, of .....
454 03 Gained in the weight of above copper, per entry of lOtli February,
1802, . . . . . - .
Deduct, for an error in invoice, as entered 18th September,
1801, , . •.;.•. : • . 11 67
38 16 Deduct, for returned by chief coiner, in spoiled planchettes
and clippings, which will be used for alloying, per entry
14th Augusl, . . . . . . . 38 16
23,350 41.5 Amount of invoice entered 22d December, 1801, and delivered to
chief coiner on tiie 20th February, 1802, on which there was a
profit, ........
Deduct allowed 4th October, 107 91.5 to coiner for loss in weight.
Do. returned 17th November, 36 67 by do. in copper clippings.
144 58.5 .
144 58.5
10,998 75 Amount of invoice entered 18th October, 1802, on which there was
a profit of ....... .
5,298 75 Deduct, so much remaining yet in the hands of the chief coiner,
uncoined, will take a proportion of the above profit,
Amount of copper coined in the year 1802.
Amount of profit on coining the above quantity.
18,741 17
454 03
49 83
3,676 07.5
144 58.5
2,289 43
1,102 96
522 16
404 20
3,531 49
1,186 47
5,644 32
Mint of the United States,
Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 31sf December, 1802.
For BENJAMIN RUSH.
G. EHRENZELLER.
7th Congress.]
No. 192.
[2d Sb
EXTENSION OF DUTY BONDS.
communicated to the house of representatives, JANUARY 14, 1803.
Mr. Randolph, from the Committee of Ways and Means, who were instructed " to inquire into ('le expediency
of prolonging the terms of payment on bonds due by merchants who may have been sufferers by tl>e late fire at
Portsmouth, in New Hampshire," reported tiie following resolution;
^.csolved. That the Committee of Ways and Means be directed to prepare and report a bill to authorize the
Secretary of the Treasury to suspend, for a limited time, the collection of bonds due to the United States by mer-
chants of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, who have suffered by the late conflagration of that town.
Sir:
Treasury Department, January 11th, 1803.
I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter of the Collector of Portsmouth, in New Hampshire. The
calamity which has lately afflicted that town, is so extensive, that, if a decision depended upon me, I would feel
inclined to grant the prolongation of credit requested in favor of tiie suffijrers.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. S. Smith, Chairman of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Sir:
Collector's Office, District of Portsmouth, December 29, 1802.
The greatest calamity that ever befel the town of Portsmouth took place on Sunday last, of which the New
Hampshire Gazette, now enclosed, gives some of the particulars. The store employed for containing public pro-
perty, as well as the custom house, was consumed. But I have the satisfaction to inform you, that the books and
papers of the custom house were all secured, and the loss sustained was only the stamping press, the scales and
weights, and some stores belonging to the revenue cutter. The weights can be restored to use. The office furni-
ture was consumed.
Among the sufferers are several persons indebted to the United States on bonds for duties, which the present
calamity will render distressing to them to discharge at the terms they are payable; and it would greatly relieve,
and be singularly gratifying, to such, if a prolongation of the term of credit could be authorized by ;an act of Con-
gress, as it is now in session, and which would tend to evince the continued attention of the Government to relieve
the distresses of the People.
I have the honor to be, with perfect respect, sir, your most obedient servant,
JOSEPH WHIPPLE.
The Hon. Albert Gallatin, Esq.
4 tt
FINANCE. [1803.
7th Congress.] No. 193. [2d Session.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 4, 1803.
TTie memorial of the subscribers, gun manufacturers, in the borough of Lancaster, in the Commonwealth of Penn-
sylvania, respectfully shouieth:
That your memoralists have seen, with deep and attectiiig concern, a resolution, to exempt from impost duties,
arms manufactured in foreign countries, pass in the House of Representatives of the United States. To extend the
hand of power, and crusli tiie manufactures of our common country, in their most infant state, your memorial-
ists would, in times more pressing than the present, consider impolitic: but, when, in the full enjoyment of order
and peace, the various resources of our country excite improvement and accuinulate wealth, the manufacture of
arms by ourselves, and for our own use, instead of receiving the fostering proteci ion of our Government, is defeated,
after a successful experiment of its utility — your memorialists can beliohl no point of improvement upon which they
can rest with stability; no manufacture, tliat promises to be permanent; no experiment, that will flatter them with
patronage and encouragement.
Encouraged by tiie Government of the State, in which your memorialists live, they have, at very great expense,
established manufactures of arms, and, in conjunction with others in the State, have nearly completed twenty thou-
sand stand, for the use of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Allured by this encouragement, they have increased
their establishments, taken in and instructed apprentices, and excited, by their undertakings, a competition — a spirit
of enterprise, among their fellow citizens, in this manufacture, so essential to national safety, national independence,
and national reputation. If the independence and liberty of a nation depend upon the correspondence of its resour-
ces to its wants, then is there no want so imminent now, which siiould be more necessitously supplied from the
resources of our own country, than the manufacturing of arms. But, by giving a loose to the facility of importing
arms, the Government of the United States will crush this manufacture in its infant establisliment, which your me-
morialists hoped to see cherished — if not for tlie maintenance of the artist, at least for the safety of the country.
Arms may be imported, but who will keep them in repair, after the dispersion of our journeymen and apprentices,
who must engage in other pursuits, when the one they have been trained up in will cease to afford them subsistence?
Will the day ot importation last forever? or will there never be a day when the manufacture of arms will be thought
useful, and merit the protection of Government? A given stock of arms Mill be exhaustible in war, should it hap-
pen; and from whence will it be supplied, if arms are to be pnicured in another country, when the very cause of
the consumption will preclude the possibility of their iinportation? But the encouragement of such a domestic ma-
nufacture will establish an inexhaustible stock of arms, in time of need; artists will be numerous, and manufactures
convenient; the means will be easy, and their attainment certain. At considerable expense have your memorialists
undertaken, and with some diificulty progressed in, the establishment of this manuiacture. Mills for the making of
gun barrels have been erected; gun locks, and every other article in a gun, have been made in the best manner, and
of the most substantial kind. The workmen, the execution, the machinery, and the demand, have all progressed
apace with each other. A few years' more protection from Government, and this manufacture, in this country, we
believe, will be too iirinly established to be destroyed by the importation of foreign arms. Break it up, by the reso-
lution you have adopted, and it will not revive for ages: for no security can afterwards be given to its re-establish-
ment, in which a prudent man will confide. But, your memorialists do not consider the manufacture of arms ex-
clusively affected by this resolution, which passed your honorable House; they humbly conceive the principle of
that resolution strikes deep at all our domestic manufactures: for, with this example before them, few manufac-
turers will be disposed to place reliance on the improvement and permanency of any manufacture. Your memori-
alists beg leave further to represent, that the manufacture of arms, in this State, is not merely circumscribed within
the limits of the county of Lancaster; it is diffused over the State, equally progressing, in extent and improvement,
throughout; and they confidently assert that twenty thousand stand of arms can be annually manufactured in this
State.
Your memorialists beg leave to call the attention of your honorable body to this extensive manufacture, in this
State, and they would, with deference, ask, if it be prudent or politic to reduce it, by a single decision — to destroy
it with one blow! If our sister States to the southward have not established, nor can now practically establish, such
extensive manufactures of arms, they can here be supplied, on the same terms we have supplied our own Govern-
ment; and thougii they may purchase arms cheaper in Europe than they can from the American manufacturer, yet,
as they will suffer no grievance, when supplied on the same terms with other States, they should obtain no prefer-
ence by being supplied by iinportation, and that, too, at the expense of destroying a usetul domestic manufacture.
If these considerations can command the attention of the honorable the Congress of the United States, we trust
and pray that the impost duty on arms will not be taken oft"; and that the encouragement of manufacturing them
among ourselves, will be considered not only expedient, but necessary.
And your memorialists, as in duty bound, will ever pray.
January 28ih, 1803. JACOB DICKERT,
PETER GONTER,
ATRAM HENRY,
JOHN GRAEFF,
HENRY DEHULF,
JACOB & JOHN HAEFFER,
BENJAMIN HUTZ,
ABRAHAM PIEPER,
CHRISTOPHER GUxMPP.
1803.] THE SINKING FUND. 23
rth Congress.] No. 194. [2d Sessiok.
SINKING FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO^THE SENATE, FEBRUARY 7, 1803.
The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund respectfully report to Congiess as follows:
That the measures which have been authorized by the Board, subsequent to their report of the IGth ot December.
1801, as far as the same iiave been completed, are fully detailed in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury to
this Board, dated the third day of the present month, and in the proceedings of the officers of the treasury, dierein re-
ferred to, which are herewith referred to, and prayed to be received as part of this report.
All which is respectfully submitted, by ^ AARON BURR,
Vice President of the Cnited States and President of the Senate.
JAMES MADISON. Secretary of Slate.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
LEVI LINCOLN, Attorney General of the U. S.
Washington, February 5, 1803.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Comissioners of the Sinking Fund:
That, since the date of the last report to Congi-ess, of the 16th December, 1801, and to the 1st January, 1802, tlie
following parts of the principal of the public debt have been dischaiged:
1st. In payment of instalments of six per cent, stock, viz. seventh instalment of tiie six per cent.
stock, which, pursuant to the "Act making further provision for the support of public credit, '
and tor the redemption of the public debt," passed 3d March, 1795. and the act in addition
tliereto, passed the 28th April, 179G. became payable for the year 1801, - $805,846 30
First instalment of the deferred six per cent, stock, which, pursuant to the acts above
recited, also became payable in the year ISOl, ----- 272,416 '24
$1,078,262 54
2d. In payment of the tenth and last instalment of the subscription loan for bank stock, due on
the last day of December, 1801, -.-..-.. 200,00000
Amounting to - - -• 1,278,262 54
Which payments were made out of the following funds:
1st. The interest fund on sums which accrued on the stock purchased, and transferred to the com-
missioners of the sinking fund, in trust for the United States, as particularly stated in the
document hereto annexed, marked B, 1801, -.-.-.. $312,282 68
2d. The fund arising from the payment of debts whicli originated prior to the present constitution,
as particularly stated in the document marked C, 1801, - - - . . 420 oo
3d. Tlie funil arising from dividends on the capital stock which belonged to the United States, in
the bank of said States, from 1st January, 1800, to 30th June, 1801, after deducting the interest
on the subscription loan for the same period, as stated in the document marked D, 1801, - 94,320 00
4th, The fund arising from the sale of public lands, being the amount drawn by the agent to the
commissioners, pursuant to the act of third March, 1795, as stated in the document marked
E, 1801, - - - - - - - - - - - - 162,021 29
5th. The proceeds of the duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, on the tonnage of ships
or vessels, and on stills, and spirits distilled in the United States, appropriated by the 8th
section of the act of 3d March, 1795, entitled '' An act making further provision for the sup-
port of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," - - . . 709,218 57
Making, in the whole, the amount of the reimbursements of the six per cent, stock, and the tenth
and last instalment of the subscription loan for bank stock, as above stated, - - - $1,278,262 54
That, besides the above mentioned reimbursements, there remained, at the close of the year 1801. an unapplied
balance of ,2,513.846.9 guilders, applicable to the payment of the principal and interest of' the Dutch debt for the
year 1802, and consisting of remittances purchasetl and paid for, before the first day of January, 1802, beyond the
sums wanted to meet the demands in Holland during the year 1801.
That, during the year 1802, the following disbursements were made out of tiie treasury, on account of the prin-
cipal and interest of the public debt:
1st. There was paid, on account of the reimbursement and interest of the domestic debt, the sum of $4. 654.699 61
2d. On account of principal of moneys borrowed of the Bank of the United States, - - 1,290,000 00
3d. On account of interest on domestic loans, ------- 162,025 00
4th. On account of reimbursement of capital and interest of Dutch debt, exclusive of repayments
into the treasury. ■,."." " ' ' " - - - 3,243,065 91
5th. On account of debts due to foreign officers. ------- 7,994 92
6th. On account of certain parts of the domestic debt, ------ 14,96684
$9,372,752 28
Which disbursements were made out of the following funds:
1st. From the funds appropriated by the first section of the '"Act for the redemption of the whole of the public
debt," viz:
From the fund arising from interest on the domestic debt, transferred to the commissioners of the sinking fund, as
per statement herewith for 1802, marked B, ------- $326,44992
From the fund arising from payments into the treasury, of debts which oiiginated under the late Go-
vernment, as per statement herewith for 1802, marked C, ----- 88879
From the fund arising from dividends on the capital stock which belonged to tlie United States, in the
bank of said States, from 1st July, 1801, to 31st December following, as per statement herewith,
marked D, - - - - - - - - - - - - 33,960 00
From the fund arising from the sales of public lands, being the amount of moneys paid into the trea-
sury in the year 1802, as per statement herewith, marked E, ----- 179,57552
FINANCE. [1803.
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on the tonnage of ships
or vessels, -- ...------. 6,759,125
Making, in the whole, the annual appropriation, by law, for the year 1802, under the act afore-
mentioned, - - - - -,. .- : - - - - $7,300 000 00
2d. From the proceeds oi goods, wares, and merchandise, miported, and on tonnage, advanced by
the treasury in order to enable the commissioners in Holland to make the payments in time, con-
formably to the fifth section of the "Act making provision for the whole of the public debt," and
being in part, and on account of, the annual appropriation of $7,300,000, for the year 1803, - 785,152 38
3d. From the proceeds of 2,220 shares of the capital stock of the Bank of the United States, which
have been sold, in pursuance of the "Act making provision for the payment of certain debts of
the United States," the proceeds of which have been placed in the treasury, as appears from the
proceedings of the accounting officers, herewith transmitted, marked F, - - - 1,287,600 00
$9,372,752 28
That the above menti(med disbursements, made during the year 1802, and amounting to $9,371,752 28, together
with the above mentioned balance of 2,313,840.9 guilders, which remained unexpended on the first January, 1802,
have been applied as follows, that is to say:
1st. To the payment of the interest which, during the year 1802, accrued on the whole of the public debt, including
domestic loans, ----------- $4,065.738 47
2d. To the reimbursement of the following parts of the debt of the United States, which have been discharged
during the year 1802, viz:
Temporary loans obtained of the Bank of the United States, from the proceeds of two thousand two hundred and
twenty shares of bank stock, - - - - - - - - - $1,287,600
From the proceeds of duties on merchandise and tonnage, - - - - - - 2,400
Instalments of the Dutch debt which became due by contract in 1802, viz:
Guilders at 40 cts.
Second instalment of two millions loan, of 4th March, 1874, - - - . 250,000
Fifth and last instalment of one million loan of 1st January, 1787, - - . - 200,000
Fourth instalment of one million loan, of 13th March, 1788, ----- 200,000
Third instalment of three millions loan, of 1st February, 1790, - - - - 600,000
First instalment of two millions five hundred thousand loan, of 2d March, 1791. - - 500,000
First instalment of two millions and fifty thousand loan, of 30th November, 1791, - - 410,000
First instalment of six millions loan, of 14th December, 1791, - - - - 1,200,000
3,360,000
At 40 cents, - - 1,344,000
Making, together, the sum of - - - $2,634,000
3d. To the provision necessary for the reimbursement of the eighth instalment of the six per cent, stock, and the
second instalment of the deferred six per cent, stock, becoming payable the 1st January, 1803, estimated at the
sum of --..--------- $1,117,869 37
And that, besides the above mentioned reimbursement and payments, there remained, at the close of the year
1802, exclusively of the amount of sundry protested bills still outstanding, and of unexpended balances in the hands
of agents, an unapplied balance, estimated at 5,914.006.10 guilders, applicable to the payment of the principal
and interest of the Dutch debt for the year 1803, and consisting of remittances purchased and paid for before the
first day of January. 1803, beyond the sums wanted to meet the demands in Holland during the year 1802.
No purchases of the debt of the United States have been made since the date of the last report to Congi-ess; and
the accompanying statement, marked A, exhibits, for the years 1801 and 1802, respectively, the operations at the
treasury in the transfer of stock to the commissioners of the sinking fund, in trust for the United States, upon the
reimbursement of the foreign debt, in the years 1800 and 1801, and include, also, the sums in the several species of
stock transferred in each of those years, in payment for lands sold belonging to the United States, that is to say:
In 1801, ------- $23,816 58
In 1802, ------- 15.518 49
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury,
Treasury Department, February 3, 1803.
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' Tune 25, 1,926, ' . • 65,508 67
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$312,282 68
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C— 1801.
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to the present consiitution, being the amount drawn by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the public
debt on the llth December, 1801, pursuant to the act of the 3d March, 1795, and agreeably to a statement made
at the Treasury, No. 13,110, dated February 5, 1802.
From Edward Carrington, late deputy quartermaster general, on account of public property sold, S420 00
Treasury Department, Register's Office, December 21, 1802.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
D— 1801.
Statement of moneys arising from dividends on the cctpilal stock ivhich belonged to the United States, in the bank of
said States, from 1st January, 1800, to the 30th June following, after deducting the interest on the subscription
loan for the same period, being the amount draivn by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the public
debt, pursuant to the act oftheSd March, 1795, and agreeably to a statement made at the Treasury, No. 13,110,
dated February 5, 1802.
1801,December 11. Warrant No. 2,435, $94,320 00
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JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
E— 1801.
Statement of moneys received into the Treasury in the year 1801, /ram the sale of public lands, being the amount
drawn by the agent to the trustees for the redaction of the public debt, pursuant to the act of the 3d March
1795, and agreeably to a statement made at the Treasury, No. 13,110, dated February 5, 1802.
1801, December 11. Warrant No. 2,436, - $162,021 29
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B.
Sfnfement of moneys arising from interest on stock transferred to the United States; being the amount drawn by
the asenlto the trustees for the redemption of the public debt, pursuant to the act of the 8th May, 1792, and agree-
ably to a statement made at the Treasury, No. 14,084, dated 20th January, 1803.
1802, March 26, Warrant No. 2,729, ------- $70,685 78
Tune 28. 3,041, '0^23 17
September 27, 3,280, 70,827 51
December 28, 3,495, -------- "4,213 46
$326,449 92
Treasury Department, Register'' s Office, January 28, 1803.
iREAsuRYUEPARiMi-N , s J/ JOSEPH NOURSE, i?c§-ts<er.
Statement of moneys received at the Treasury in the year 1802, from the payment of old debts which originated
prior to the present constitution, being the amount drawn by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the
public debt, on the 28th December, 1802, pursuant to the act of the 3d March, 1795, and agreeable to a statement
made at the Treasury, No. 14,084, dated January 20th, 1803.
From Edward Carrington, late deputy quartermaster general, ----- $38816
From Henry Miller, late assistant commissary, ------- 50063
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 28, 1803.
D.
$888,79
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Statement of moneys arising from dividends on the capital stock which belonged to the United States, in the bank
of said States, from the 1st Jidy, 1801, to the "ilst December following, after deducting the interest on the sub-
scription loan for the same period, being the amount draicn by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the
public debt, pursuant to the act of the 3d March, 1795, and agreeably to a statement made at the Treasury, No.
14,084, dated 20th January, 1803.
1802, December 28. Warrant No. 3,493, - $33,960 00
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 28, 1803. ,^c,r.T.TT ^-^t^t.ot, ^ •
JOSEPH NOIjRSE, Register.
E.
Statement of moneys received into the Treasury in the year 1802, from sales of public lands, being the amount
drawn by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the public debt, pursuant to the act of the 3d March,
1795, and agreeably to a statement made at the Treasury, No. 14,084, dated 20th January, 1803.
1802, December 28. Warrant No. 3,492, ------- $179,575 52
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 28, 1803. ,,,„^„,, ^.^^.^r.^
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
F.
Treasury Department, Auditor's Office, January 14, 1803.
No. 14,065.
I have examined and adjusted an account between the United States and Alexander Baring, and find that he
is chargeable on said account —
To amount of 2,220 shares owned by the United States in the stock of the Bank of the United States, sold and
transferred to him in the month of June, 1802, in pursuance of an agreement made with the Secretary of the
Treasury, on behalf of the commissioners of the sinking fund, at $580 per share, - - - $1,287,600
I also find tliat he is entitled to credit on said account —
By treasury warrants, for amount of warrant No. 583, dated 30th June, 1802, drawn on him in favor of the
treasurer, - - 1,287,600
The statements, documents, and cancelled warrants, on which this report is founded, are herewith transmitted,
for the decision of the Comptroller of the Treasury thereon.
R. HARRISON, Auditor.
To Gabriel Duvall, Esq. Comptroller of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, January 21, 1803,
Admitted and certified.
G. DUVALL.
To the Register.
1803.]
ENCOURAGEMENT TO MANUFACTURES.
29
Dr.
F — Continued.
Alexander Baring in account with the United States.
Cr.
To amount of 2,220 shares owned by the United States in tlie stock of
the Bank of the United States, sold and transferred to him in the
month of June, 1802, in pursuance of an agreement made witii the
Secretary of the Treasury, on beliaif of tKe commissioners of the
sinking fund, at $580 per share, - - $1,287 600
By treasury warrants for amount of war-
rant No. 582, dated the thirtieth June,
1802, drawn on him in favor of tlie
treasurer, - - $1,287,000
P. FERRALL.
Avditor's Office, January \ 4, 1803.
Comptroller's Office, January 18, 1803.
AN])REA\ ROSS.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 25, 1803.
I certify that the foregoing report and statement are true copies of tlie originals on file in this office.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
'th Congress.]
No. 195.
[2d Session
DUTY ON REFINED SUGAR
communicated to the house of representatives, FEBRUARY 1), 1803.
Mr. Randolph, from tlie Committee of ^^'ays and Means, to whom was referred the memorial of Charles Gartes
and others, sugar refiners of the City of Baltimore, made the following report:
That, by an act, passed during the last session of Congress, it is enacted that, from and after the 30th of June,
1802, all internal duties on refined sugar shall cease and be discontinued, excepting such duties thereon as should
have accrued, and remained outstanding, on, or before, that day.
That.the petitioners complain of a construction given to this act, by the Treasury Department, whereby sugars
refined before the above mentioned period, although not removed from the refinery until after its expiration, iTave
been subjected to duty.
This construction your committee believe to have been correct, for the following reasons:
1st. The duty is laid, by the second section of the act imposing certain duties on snuff and refined sugar, upon
all sugars refined after the 30th day of September, 1794, and was not levied on any sugars refined previous to that
period, although subsequently removed.
The act of rf^HJ??^, therefore, and not of removing the sugars, rcmlered them liable to the duty: and the pro-
visions in relation to their removal from the refinery, were intended to render convenient and secure the collection
of the duty, which, by the act of refining, had been incurred. On those sugars, therefore, which have been refined
before the 30th day of June, 1802, (and on which the duties have not been satisfied) duties " had accrued, and did
remain outstanding,"' although they might not have been removed, or sent out of the manufactory.
2d. A contrary construction might have enabled the sugar refiners, by forbearing to remove their sugars from
the time of passing the act repealing the duty, until the 1st of July, 1802. to CTade, altogether, the payment of
those duties, during that period, to the manifest detriment of the revenue, and the evasion of the plain intention of
the act in question. But, in consideration of the reduction of price, which, it is believed, did actually take place [in
consequence of an expectation that the duties would cease to be collected after the 30th of June, 1803] and of the
diversity of opinions which exist in relation to the construction of the law in question, the committee respectfully
recommend the following resolution:
Resolved, That no duty shall be collected on sugars, removed from the refinery since the 30th day of June, 1802,
any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
7th Congress.]
No. 196.
[2d Session.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO MANUFACTURES.
communicated to the house of representatives, February 21, 1803.
Mr. Samuel Smith, from the Committee of Commerce and manufactures, to whom were referred the petitions and
memorialsof the following manufacturers of the United States, to wit: Of the Franklin Association, and other
journeymen printers, of comb makers, gun smiths, cork cutters, calico printers, cordwainers, paper makers,
letter founders, makers of umbrellas, brushes, glas;^ stoneware, gunpowder, hats, and starch, praying for pro-
tecting duties to be laid on the importation of articles of their respective manufactures, made the following report :
That justice to the petitioners and sound policy point to the necessity of granting governmental aid for the pro-
tection of such manufactures as are obviously capable of affording to the United States an adequate supply of their
several and respective objects, either by admitting, free of duty, tlie raw article essential to their manufacture, and
which cannot be procured in the United States, or by imposing a higher duty tlian is paid on those articles, to the
ananufacture whereof our citizens are incompetent.
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The committee take leave to observe, that the duties now payable on importation do not, in their opinion, ope-
rate as protecting duties to our infant manufactures; because tiiat the duties on almost all the articles of consump-
tion being nearly equal, the manufacturers of the United States are charged therewith in every thing they consume,
and the journeyman being compelled to pay for every thing he consumes at least 28 per cent, more than he would
be obliged to pay, if such duties did not exist, he must, of course, be paid in proportion for his labor. Your com-
mittee are, theieibre, induced to believe that the present duties on imports operate an injury rather than a benefit to
the manufacturer of the United States.
Your committee refrain from pressing this important subject during the present session, as well because that the
press of public business is such, that time sufficient could not be afforded for a proper discussion, as that they hope
and expect that Congress will, at their next session, revise their laws laying duties on imports; as a preparation ior
which the connnittee submit the following resolution:
Uesolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is, hereby, directed to prepare, and lay before Congress
early in theii- next session, a plan for the laying new and more specific duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported
into the United States, so as that the same shall (as near as may be) neither increase nor dimimish the present reve-
nue arising to the United States Irom imports.
7th Congress.] ]Vo. 197. [2d Session.
ARREARS OF DIRECT TAXES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 1, 1803. ^
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the resolution of the House of Representatives, ot the twenty-fourth
ultimo, respectfully reports:
That, by the last returns, it appears that the uncollected arrears of the direct tax may be estimated at 367,600
dollars and 73 cents, as will more fully apear by the letter of the commissioner of the revenue, hereunto annexed,
and to which the Secretary begs leave also to refer, for the reasons which, in the opinion of the commissioner, have
delayed the completion of the collection of that tax.
That, amongst several other causes, the two most prominent impediments seem to have been, first, the difficulty
of completing the assessments; and secondly, the length of the process necessary to effect a sale of unoccupied
lands; which last cause has operated most forcibly in the States of Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Vir-
ginia, and Kentucky.
Tiiat the completion of the assessments was retarded in almost all the States, by the novelty of the experiment,
in some, by the sparse situation of the inhabitants, in several, by the large quantity of unseated lands; and particu-
larly, in the three Southern States, by an alleged want of a sufficient compensation for the commissioners and asses-
sors, evidenced by successive resignations.
That, in the State of North Carolina, the difficulty of obtaining assessors was increased by a disqualifying law of
the State, and that, for almost a year, and until an extra compensation had been provided for by law, the abstracts
were detained in that State, for want of persons to transcribe the assessment lists; for which reasons the tax did
not become due there, till the month of November, 1801.
That, in Georgia, the business was delayed one year, for want of a meeting of the Boaid of commissioners; and
that the final proceedings of the Board, which were received at the treasury, in April, 1801, were, on account of
numerous inaccuracies, returned, for the purpose of being corrected; which pi-evented the operation of the tax till
January, 1802.
And that, in South Carolina, the assessment, which is not yet completed, has been principally retarded by the
difficulty ot obtaining a commissioner in the first district, in which five gentlemen, successively appointed commis-
sioners, refused to act, two resigned, and one died.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, February 28th, 1802.
^ _ Treasury Department, Revenue Office, February 2d, 1803.
On the subject of the enclosed resolution of the House of Representatives, I have the honor to submit the fol-
lowmg information:
The tax assessed on the States of Connecticut, New Jersey, and Delaware, has been collected and accounted for.
1 he balances outstanding on the New Hampshire and Tennessee lists, were so much diminished, when the su-
pervisors niade up their last returns, that I consider the collection thereof completed ere now.
1 he situation of the other States, appears to be nearly as follows:
Ihe sums to be collected and accounted for, by the collectors, amount to.
In Massachusetts, --.-..- $9,904 89
Rhode Island, -.-.-.. 4 833 05
Vermont, - - - 4,896 38
New York, ----.-.. 21,582 92
Pennsylvania, --..-.. 30,733 70
Maryland, ---..... 15 485 45
yirS'i'ia, - - - - - - - 16,588 71
Kentucky, -..-....- 24,236 25
North Carolina, - - - - - _ . 85 474 78
$215,788 13
In the State of Georgia, the assessment was complete, and collectors were appointed for all the counties except
Bullock anu Bryan; the col ection was then in progression throughout eighteen districts, but as no moneys had
reached the supervisor's hands, the whole quota, amounting to $38,814 87, mav be accounted outstanding.
As the report ot the commissioners, who were appointedin South Caiolina,1ias not made its appearance, the col-
lection ot the quota of that State, which amounts to $112,997 73, will be delayed for some time longer.
1803.")
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The circumstances which have impeded the collection are numerous: but. as they have been very frequently the
subject of discussion, it may not be deemed necessary to revert to all of them, in the present stage of the busines'^
If inaccuracies are observable iii any of the tax lists, they may be attributed, in a great degree, to a want of attention
among the land holders, to the provisions and injunctions of the acts of Congress," which authoriz.ed the valuations
&c.; and no adequate remedy can now be had for tliis evil. '
Although tlie compensations allowed to the collectors were not complained of in the populous districts, the rates
whicii were originally establislied were too low for the newly settled parts of the country, and especially where
there are large bodies of unproductive land owned by non-residents. As the i)rospect of an indemnity for their trou-
ble and expenses was not flattering, the difticulty of obtaining good men to undertake the responsibility of collect-
ing, &c. in such cases, was very much increased: and, in some instances, occasioned considerable delay. In some
of the populous districts to the eastward, where theie are a great number of small taxes for dwelliii"- houses, of tlie
first and second classes, and small lots owned and occupied by indigent person!^, with large families, atul scarcely
any visible property, the trouble has been so nuich enhanced as to occasion a temporary suspension of the collection
in some instances.
In order to secure to individuals an opiwrtunity of investigating the dentands of collectors, a variety of measures
were sanctioned by the act of Congress, which are calculated to procrastinate the sales of property, ami collecticii by
other compulsory process; but a circumstance which has exceeded all others in delaying the completion of this busi-
ness, is the tedious period which has been consumed by some of the Boards of commissioners, in making up there-
ports upon which the assessments in the several States were founded. I have, however, the satisfaction to state
that, notwithstanding the extraordinary difficulties which have attended the sales of land, for unpaid taxes, they ap-
pear to have gone pretty generally into ettect in Virginia; and as the same objects are maturing in New York, and
other States, I trust that the result of the whole business will be ascertained in a very short period.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. MILLER, Commisu'wner of the Revenue.
The Honorable the Secretary of the Treasury.
7th Congress.]
No. 198.
[2d Session.
Sir:
MINT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 3, 1803.
Treasurv Department, March '2d, J 803.
I have the honor to transmit, herewith, a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury, of this date, accom-
panied with sundry statements, which have been prepared in obedience to the act, entitled ''An act establishing a
mint, and regulating the coins of the United States," passed on the second of April, 179-3.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, youi- obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Beprescntatives.
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, March 2d, 1803.
Sir:
The statements marked A, B, C, and D, which are herewith laid before you. have been prepared pursuant to
the seventh section of an act of Congress, of the second of April, 179-2, entitled "An act establishing a mint, and
regulating the coins of the United States." These statements contain all the information concerning tlie transac-
tions of the mint, which the settlements made at the treasury enable me to give.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant.
G. DUVALL.
The Hon. Albert Gallatin, Esq.
A.
Statement of appropriations made by law for the Mint establishment, for the year 180-3, tvith the amount of war-
rants drawn by the Secretary of the Treasury on said appropriations.
Amount of warrants drawn on the Treasurer in favor of
the mint, for the services for the year 1802, *$37,037 72
Balance unexpended on 1st January, 1803, 29,535 49
i|66,5(;3 21
Balance of the several appropriations for
the mint establishment, unexpended on
the 1st January, 1802,
Acts respecting the mint, dated 27th May,
1796, and 24th April, 1800:
For amount of cents and half cents paid
into the treasury in the year 1802,
An act making appropriations for the sup-
port of Government, for the year 1802,
passed 1st May, 1802.
$41,187 21
14,476 00
10,900 00
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*This sum includes a warrant for §4,000, drawn in January, 180:3, which is accounted for by the treasurer of the mint in 180-2;
the unexpended balance, therefore, exhibited on the treasury books, is $ 33,535 49.
A — Continued.
Statement of appropriations made by law for the payment of the salaries of the officers and clerks of the Mint, for
the year 1802.
Amount of warrants drawn on the Treasurer of the
United States, for the salaries of the officers and
clerks of the mint, for the year 1802, $10,600 00
Balance unexpended on the 1st January,
1803, . - .. - 6 94
10,606 94
Balance unexpended on the 1st January, 1802, $6 94
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D.
Summary Statement exhibiting the value of Coins made at the Mnt, the amount of disbursements on account of
orthe"ciinar^^^^^ //*e amot^«< retained of deposites, and the amount gainfd
Value of sold, silver, and copper coins made at the mint, to the 31st De-
cember, 1801, per summary statement, marked A, accompanyine; the
Comptroller's report of the asd March, 1802.
Ditto, of gold coins made from the 1st January to the 31st December'
1802, per statement herewith, marked B, . . '
Ditto, or silver coins, do. do. ..."
Ditto, of copper coins, do. marked C, . , \
Total value of gold, silver, and copper coins made to the 31st Dec. 1802,
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to the 31st Decem-
ber, 1801, per statement, marked E, accompanying the Comptroller's
report of the 22d March, 1802, .
Deduct the following sums, viz.
This sum, being the^ cost and charges of copper, included in statement
niarked B, accompanymg the Comptroller's report of the 30th January,
This sum, do. do. included in statement marked A, ac-
companying the Comptroller's report of the 25th April, 1800,
This sum, do. do. included in statement marked B, ac-
companying the said report of the 25th April, 1800,
This sum, do. do. included in statement marked E, ac-
companying the Comptroller's report of the 22d March, 1802,
. Amount of copper,
1 his sum, being the amount of wastage on the coinage of gold and silver
Irom the commencement of the institution to the 31st December, 1801
per former statements transmitted,
Jldd the following sums, viz.
This sum, being the amount gained on the coinage of copper, per statement
marked L, accompanying the Comptroller's report of the 22d March,
1802, • . ,
This sum, beingthe amount retained of deposites, from'the commencement
of the institution to the 31st December, 1801, per former statements
transmitted, .
Amount charged for the support of the establishment to 31st December,
Amount charged from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1802 (exclu-
^''"' fi'n%?/ln!''°PP'''"''^'''^*^ amounts, for the year, 1802, to the
sumof$20,344 79)perstatementherewith, marked A,
Amount of wastage to the 3lst December, 1801, as above
ed B* herewUh** '^'"'"^'"^ *" ^^'^ December, 1802, per statement mark-
■n J wu- L • . Total amount of wastage,
1801 asMwe amount retained of deposites to 31st December.
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'^"Oecembej "ffiof wif 1!'"^' ^"?^ '"'='"'^'"° ^'^^ ^"^^ of copper to the 31st
arroZt off 1 hfS • K '''"?r *'' *^ ^^PP^^ars above, to $99,294 88) on
to the"3 1^1 SireS r!'l8oT '''' ~ncement of the institution
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eT C, herS; "''"" !" ""' '''! ^'^^""'^'^'■' '^^'' ^'^ ^tafenieTmark-
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206,543 60
17,462 65
12,004 70
236,010 95
25,369 30
210,641 65
1803.] THE SINKING FUND. 37
7th Congress.] No. 199. [2cl Session.
SINKING FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO THE IIOI'SE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 3, 1803.
Mr. Randolph made the following report:
The Committee of Ways anil Means, to whom it was yesterday referred, by a resolution of this House, to
inquire and report " whether the commissioners of the sinking fund have, agreeably to the act 'making provision
for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States,' applied the sum of $7,300,000 to tlie pay-
ment of the principal and interest of the public debt.^ And, also, generally to inquire into the accounts and proceed-
ings of the commissioners of the sinking fund;" have, according to order, proceeded therein, and beg leave to
report:
That, pursuant to the directions of the committee, a letter was written and addressed, by the chairman of the
committee, to the Secretary of the Treasury, covering a copy of the resolution of the House; and, also, a statement
of queries thereon, to which tiie answer of the Secretary was required: and that, to his answer, which, together with
sundry explanatory docimients, is annexed to this report, the committee beg leave to refer, and request that it may
be considered as part of their report.
March ^d, 1803, at half past 6 o'clock, P. M.
Sir:
The enclosed resolution this day passed the House of Representatives. The annexed paper, marked A 1,
contains the objections stated by the mover of the resolution, to which you are requested, if practicable, to return an
answer, previous to the dissolution of Congress. It may be necessary to remark, that the objections to the report of
the commissioners of the sinking fund consistedprincipally of a supposed variance between the statements contained
in that report, and those submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, at the last session of Congress, and a denial tliat
the sum appropriated, by the law of the last session, [$7,300,000] liad been applied agreeably to the provisions of
the act; and that the sum disbursed bj; the treasury, on account of the public debt, has not been fully accounted for;
an unaccounted balance remaining of $114,839 44: moreover, that the sum of 5,914,000 guilders is upon estimate.
With perfect esteem, I have the honor to be, yours,
JOHN RANDOLPH.
Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
In the House of Representatives of the United States,
Tf-'ednesday, the id of March, 1803.
On motion,
Resolved, that the Committee of Ways and Means be directed to inquire whether the commissioners of the
sinking fund have, agreeably to the directions of the act, entitled, '* An act making provision for tiie redemption of
the whole of the public debt of the United States," applied the sum of seven millions three hundred thousand dol-
lars, provided by the same, to the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt; and to inquire, generally,
into the accounts and proceedings of the commissioners of the sinking fund, and to report to the House.
Extract from the Journal.
WILLIAM LAMBERT, for JOHN BECKLEY, Clerk.
A 1.
1. Have the commissioners of the sinking fund applied the sum of $7,300,000 to the payment of the public debt,
in the year 1802.? If they have not applied it, why has it not been done."'
2. What was the true amount of interest on the public debt for 1802.? And is the sum of $4,065,738 47 that true
amount.-' A detailed account is requested.
3. What have been the actual remittances to Holland, during the year 1802? A detailed account of all the bills,
contracts, &c. is requested, with the names of the persons with whom contracts have been made, and from whom
bills have been purchased, with the price paid?
4. If the contracts and bills do not cover all the balance in the hands of the commissioners, an account of the
remainder is requested, with the names of the persons in whose hands the same remains, with the particular sums
held by each person.
5. What were the sums disbursed from the treasury, on account of the domestic debt, between 1st of October,
1801, and 1st of January, 1802; and what were the sums disbursed for the same account, between October 1, 1802,
and January 1. 1803?
6. In the treasury report of December, 1801, in table P, the interest of foreign debts, for 1802, is said to be
$476,931: in table R, the interest is said to be, guilders, 1,145,250: from whence arises the diftijrence? How is the
interest, stated in table P, made up?
7. An account of the remittance forwarded to Holland, or purchased in 1803, is requested, if convenient; the
account to be in detail: and likewise such other information as the Secretary of the Treasury may think will eluci-
date the transactions of the commissioners.
Treasury Department, March 3d, 1803.
Sir:
I had the honor to receive, last night, at seven o'clock, your letter of the same day, enclosing a resolution ol
the House, in relation to the accounts of the sinking fund, and certain inquiries proposed on that subject by the mover
of the resolution.
Although I may give information sufficient to come within the meaning of the resolution, and to elucidate the
transactions of the commissioners, time will not, perhaps, permit, to procure all the detailed accounts specified in the
inquiries: all that can be examined and transcribed in the course of the day shall be transmitted.
I must premise, that I had received yesterday, from the Register of the treasury, a letter, hereunto annexed, A 2,
accompanying an official statement B, of all the warrants drawn on the Treasuier, during the year 1802, on account
of the public debt, and amounting (after deducting 119,592 dollars and 78 cents, repayments on account ol the
Dutch debt) to $9,333,407 40. This sum is $39,344 88 less than the sum of $9,372,752 28, which is stated, in the
report of the Secretary of the Treasury to the commissioners of the sinking fund, to have been disbursed on that
account, during that year.
This error arose, as stated by the Register, from the necessity of making the report of all the transactions of the
year 1802, in the first week of February, 1803, and before the books of tiie treasury, for the last quarter of that year,
could be posted up.
6 tt
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The difference resulting from the correction consists in that the disbursements out of the treasury, during the
vear 180" were on accounf of the reimbursement and interest of the domestic debt, $4,618,031 39; and on account
of the Du'tch debt, 3.-210,399 -25; instead of being $4,651,699 61 and $3,243,065 91, as stated ni the report; and in
that the pavmeut in advance, and on account of the annual appropriation of 1803, was only $745,807 40, instead of
.1785, 15-2 28, as stated in the report
The objects of the present inquiry seem to be,
I. An elucidatii)
on the 18th l)ecemb
resolution refei
in of certain variations between the report to the commissioners of the sinking fund, and that made
ler, 1801, to Congress; to which it is presumed that the 2d and 6th inquiries of the mover of the
In the staten'ient P, annexed to the report of the 18th December, 1801, the interest on the public debt, including
the annual reimbursement of the six per cent, and deferred stocks, is stated at - - - $5,228,034 67
In the report to the commissioners of the sinking tund, the interest is stated at - 4,065,738 57
And the reimbursement of six per cent, and deferred stocks, - - ■■ 1,117.869 37
Making, altogether, - - - 5,183,607 94
The difference between the two statements is - - . - - - - - $44,426 73
Which arises from the three following items, viz:
1st The annual interest on the temporary loans obtained from tlie Bank of the United States is stated, in the
former report, at $152,900; but one million two hundred and ninety thousand dollars of tlie principal of that debt
having been mid to the bank, on the 30th June last, the interest on that sum ceased after that day; which makes
the annual interest on those loans $35,450 less for that year, and reduces that item, in the last report, to $117,450,
as will appear by the annexed statement C; which, in conformity to the wishes of the mover of the resolution, as
expressed in his second inquiry, gives the several items of the gross amount of $4,065,738 57, stated, in the report to
the commissioners of the sinking fund, as the amount of interest tor 1802.
2d. The interest due for 1802, on the foreign debt, is stated, in the report of the 18th December,
1801 at ------------ $476,931
And in the report to the commissioners of the sinking fund, as per statement C, hereunto annexed, at 467,731
Making a difference of --------- - ^^-^^Q
In both statements, the interest, properly so called, is the same, viz: 1,145,250 guilders, equal, at 40 cents per
guilder, to 458,100 dollars; but the difference arises from the items of commissions and gratitications.
In the statement of December, 1801, to the sum of ------- $458,100
are added the following commissions, viz:
One per cent, on the interest, equal to ------ -$4,581
One per cent, on 12,500 guilders, gratifications on the Dutch loans, payable that year, 125
guilders, equal to - - - - - - - - - • 50
One per cent, on 3,550,000 guilders, the then supposed amount ot the instalments, falling
due during 1802. in Holland and Antwerp, 35,500 guilders, ecjual to - - 35,500
18,831
Making, as above stated, -....---- $476,931
In the report to the commissioners of the sinking fund, to the said sum of - - - . $458,100
Ave added only the two first mentioned commissions, of ----- - 4,631
But, on tiie other hand, the gratification of 12,500 guilders, which, in the report of December, 1801,
is consitlered as part of the principal of the debt, and not included in tlie interest, is, in this last
report, considered as part ot the interest; it never having been the practice, in former reports of
the Board, to include the payments of those gratifications in the account of principal.
This item is equal to --------- 5,000
Making, altogether, as above stated, ...----- $467,731
The reason why tlie last mentioned commission of one per cent, on the payment of instalments of the principal,
and stated in tlie report of the 18th December, 1801, as above mentioned, at 35,000 guilders, has been omitted in the
report to the commissioners of the sinking fund, remains to be explained.
It had been heretofore supposed atthe treasury, that a commission of one per cent, was charged in Holland, by
the bankers of the United States, on the payment of the instalments of the Dutch debt; and it is so stated in every
official report of tlie Department on that subject, from that of the late Secretary of the Treasury, presented to the
House o!i the 4th January, 1796, to that of the Secretary, of the 18th December, 1801. An inspection of the accounts
of the bankers, and the knowledge that such cliarges were not usual in relation to loans obtained in Holland, have
since shown that that opinion was erroneous, and the item is therefiire omitted in the last report.
It is also proper here to observe, though noticed neither in your letter, nor in tlie enclosed queries, that the instal-
ments, payable in 1802, had heretofore been erroneously supposed to amount to 3,550,000 guilders, as stated in the
report of 4th January, 1796, and in that of 18th December, 1801, (statement R) instead of 3,360,000 guilders, as
stated in the last report to the commisssioners of the sinking fund; an error which arose from a supposition that the
Antwerp loan, instead of being payable, as is the case, in five instalments, of 410,000 guilders each, was payable in
four instalments, the three first of 600,000 guilders eacli, and the last of 250,000 guilders.
These two items, viz:
Difference on interest on domestic loans, ,...-.-_. $35,450 00
And do. on do. on foreign debt, -..---.. 9,200 00
Make an aggregate of --------- - 44,650 00
3d. l<'rom which must be deducted, a difference between the two statements, in relation to the inte-
rest due on account of the domestic debt, and explained by the Register, in the note annexed to
statement C, amounting to -------- ■•- 223 27
Leaving, for the whole difference, as above stated, ...---. $44,426 73
II. It is asked, why the sum disbursed by the treasury has not been fully accounted for.'' Why the sum of
5,914,000 guilders, remitted to Holland, beyond the amount due in 1802, is unon estimate? And it is asked, why-
there remains a supposed unaccounted balance of $114,839 44.^ As tending to elucidate that part of the inquiry, the
3d and 4th queries of the mover of the resolution apply for statements of the remittances to Holland, and of the
balances which may remain unexpendeil in the hands of agents, &c.
From these objections to liie report, it is presumable that some misconception has taken place in relation to the
mode of conducting the business of the sinking fund.
1803.] THE SINKING FUND. 3g
The commissioners never receive any public moneys, nor are they accouiifable for the sums paid out of the trea-
sury, on account ot tlie pubhc debt: the |)ersons wlio, upon the warrants of the Secretary of the Treasury receive
such sums, are immediately charged for the amount, and become then accountable to the treasurv, in the same
manner as .all other receivers ot public moneys.
It results from thence that the disbursements out of the treasury shew, themselves, in what manner the monev
has been applied by the commissioners ot the sniking fund; and, accordingly, the annexed statement B e\liil)'ts the
advances or payments made by tiiem, or rather by tiie Secretary of the" 'JVeasury, as their agent durin" tlie vear
1802, and shows the sums paid or advanced, the dates when, the persons to whom, and the objects for vvhich the
payments or advances have been made. There is not, and cannot be, in that respect, any unaccounted balance'
As to the ultimate application of the money, by the persons to wlu.m it has been advanced, it cannot be ascer-
tained with precision, until their accounts sliall have been rendered and settled at the treasury: and it is evident
that neither on the first week of February, 1803, nor on this day, can the accounts of persons who received public
moneys in the course ot the year 1803, be settled, or even rendered.
It was not, therefore, attempted, in tiie report to the commissioners of the sinking fund, to state, with precision
an account ot tiie ultimate application of the moneys paid out of the treasury during the year I8o-3 which shoidd
balance the aggregate of the disbursements. An attempt of that kind was impracticable, for want of niaterials That
it was not intended, is evident on the face of the report itself: for the items which relate to that ultimate application
are not added together: two of them are explicitly stated to be on estimate; it is as explicitly stated tiiat some pro-
tested bills and balances, in hands of agents, are not included; and there are two prominent items amongst the
disbursements, viz: " to toreign officers, and in payment of certain parts of the public debt," which are not rtwated
amongst the items relating to the ultimate application of tlie money, although credit would have been taken for them
had it been intended to balance the account of disbursements by an acc(mnt of their ultimate application. '
The report exhibits all that could be expected, by designating, in the first place, the several general objects to
which the disbursements were applicable during the year 1803, and by giving, in the next place, the estimated
amount of remittances to Holland, which had been purchased on account of that part of the Dutch debt whicli falls
due iluring the present year. If this last amount is stated only as an estimute, it is because, as has alre.idy been
mentioned, the accounts in relation thereto being only rendered in part, and not being yet settled by the accounting
officers of the treasury, any calculations taken Iroin the auxiliary books or registers of the bills purchased, are liable
to errors, and ought not to be reportetl to Congress as an ascertained amount.
It so happens, however, that, if an attempt shall be made to strike an approximated balance between the account
of disbursements and that of the applicatitm of the money, what is called an unaccounted balance will disappear
and instead of it, the amount paid out of the treasury will be found to be less than the amount applied, includin''
balances in hands of agents, and the estimated unexpended balance of bills on Holland: which shows only that that
balance has been estimated in the report something above, and not below, its real amount.
1st. The disbursements out of the treasury, on account of the interest and reimbursement of the d(miestic debt
were stated in the report, at - - - - $4,654,699 61
But on account ot the warrant twice included, as per Register's letter, A 2, - - . sq cjs 22
Leaves, for the true amount, ---..-... $4,618,021 39
The objects for which that sum was advanced, were,
1. On account of interest on the domestic debt, growing due in 1803. as per statement C, 3,480,557 57
3. On acount of the reimbursement of the six per cent, and deferred stock, estimated
per do. ------..-. 1,117,869 35
4.598,426 92
Leaving a balance advanced, during the year 1802, beyond the amount payable during
the same, and for which some of the banks or commissioneis of loans are account-
able, ---->...... 19.594 47
$4,618,021 39
2d. The disbursements on account of the interest on the domestic loans, were - - - $162,035 00
The interest actually accrued during 1802, and which makes part of the. imount of in-
terest stated in the report to the commissioners of tiie sinking fund, as per state-
ment C, was only, -------.. 117,45000
The dirterence, which amounts to ----- . - 44,575 00
162,025 00
Results from the circumstance of the interest due to tlie bank, on domestic loans, being always paid after it has
become due. Thus, the sum of $162,025, disbursed in 1802, was applied to the payment of the interest which accrued
on domestic loans, from the 1st of July, 1801, to the 30tli June, 1802; and not to the payment of the interest which
accrued from 1st January to 31st December, 1802.
3d. The payments to foreign officers, and for certain parts of the domestic debt, being charged in the amount of
disbursements, ought to be credited in the account of the application of those disbursements.
Those two items amount to, - - - - - - - - - . $32,961 76
If, therefore, there is an apparent unaccounted balance in tlie report to the commissioners of the sink-
ing fund, of ---------... $114,83944
As stilted in your letter, the error stated by the Register, .---.. 39,34488
Must, in the first place, be deducted, which will leave, ---... 75.494 56
For the amount of that supposed balance; and the above stated items are fair oft'sets against it, viz:
1st. Advanced on account of domestic debt, beyond the interest and reimbursement of
the year 1802, ---....... 19,594 47
2d. Paid on account of the interest on domestic loans beyond the amount which ac-
crued during 1802, -----.... 44,57500
3d. Paid to foreign otlicers, and for certain parts of the domestic debt, - - 22,961 76
Making, altogether, ------.. 87,131 23
An aggregate which exceeds, by ---.--.. 11,636 67
$87,131 23
The above stated supposed unaccounted balance, and shews that such balance does not exist: but that, on the con-
trary, the estimate ot unapplied bills on Holland errs in having made that .amount too large'. Whether that error
consists in having blended, amongst the bills purchased in 1802, some which were actuallv purchased in 1801, or from
some mistake ol the clerk in entering the amount of bills purchased, or from having 'entered as purchased, bills
4d
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which are, by contract, to be paid for only when they shall have been honored, or from any other cause, cannot, I
apprehend be ascertained, until the accounts of the purchases shall have been regularly settled, by which means
alone can every error be checked and discovered. It was because it was known that an account, given at present,
was liable to be affected by all those several sources of error, that it was presented as an estimate. If it shall be
found practicable to form and transcribe, in ihe course of the day, a more correct detailed account from the docu-
ments in this office, it sliall be forwarded; but it is doubted whether it can be done; and, if done, I must beg leave
to repeat, that it must still be considered as an estimate and a sketch, and not as an ascertained account. In the
mean while, it is proper to state, that no alteration in tliat estimate can change any general result; that every person
who has leceived money on that account from the treasury, has been charged, and is held accountable for it, and
that the error in the estimate consists in nothing more than in exhibiting a larger amount of bills than has been paid
for by the United States. ,-•,.• r ■
Leavin" those uninteresting and immaterial details, I proceed to what seems to be the principal object ot the
resolution of the House.
III. It is asked whether the commissioners of the sinking fund have applied the sum of 7,300,000 dollars, to the pay-
ment of the public debt, in 1802, in conformity to the act making provision for the redemption of the whole ot the
public debt of the United States? . , , , ,. • , ,. ^ ,
Although it be difficult to understand precisely the supposed objection to the proceedings ot the commissioners
of the sinkiii" fund, whicli has given rise to this inquiry, yet, as the report to the commissioners exhibits, after
deducting the'aiiiount lately corrected by the Register, an application of 9,333,407 dollars and 40 cents — of which
sum 1 287,600 dollars were paid out of the proceeds of the sales of bank stock, and the remaining 8,045,807 dollars
and '40'cen'ts, out of the other funds vested in the sinking fund — it is presumed that the objection goes to the mode
of application, and not to the sum applied; and I cannot find what that can be, unless, by the words " payment of
the public debt in the year 1802," it be meant that the commissioners of the sinking fund were bound by the law to
extinguish, during the year 1802, so much of the principal of the public debt, due that year, as, together with the
interest accruing "during that year, would amount to 7,300,000 dollars; and that an application of part of the
7,300,000 dollars to the making provision for the payment of a debt, falling due after the 31st December, 1802, was
not to be considered as a part ol the said legal payment of 7,300,000 dollars.
The objection does not apply to the actual payments made by the commissioners; nor is it supported by any part
of the law. ... ^ . , 1 ^ •
It does not apply to the payments made by the commissioners in 1802: tor, supposing the assumed construction
of the law to be correct, it is, nevertheless, true, that the commissioners of the sinking fund have, during the year
1802, paid more than 7,300,000 dollars, falling due during that year.
Those payments consist of the following items, viz:
1. Interest accrued during the year 1802, ------- $4,065,73347
2. Instalments of the Dutch debt, wiiich fall due during that year. - - - - 1,344,000 00
3. Reimbursement of six per cent, and deferred stocks, - - - - - - 1,117,869 37
4. Payment to foreign officers, and for certain parts of the domestic debt, - - - 22,96176
5. Payment on account of the principal of the temporary loans due to the bank. - - 1,290,000 00
Amounting, altogether, to -------- - $7,840,569 60
Perhaps it may, in the spirit of the objection, be insisted that the payment of 1,117,689 dollars and 37 cents,
being the reimbursement of the six per cent, and deferred stocks, which fall due on the 1st day of January, 1803,
cannot be considered as the extinguishment of a debt actually due in 1802. But, on that supposition, credit must
be given for the payment of a similar reimbursement, which took place on the 1st day of January, 1802, and which,
in me report of the Secretary, to the commissioners of the sinking fund, is credited to the account of the year 1801,
because it was paid out of funds accrued during 1801; in the same manner as he has credited the payment of 1st
January, 1803, to the year 1802, because it was paid out of funds accrued during the year 1802. But, whether he was
correct or not, in that arrangement, is immaterial in the present question; and as one payment was made on the 1st
January, 1802, and another on the 1st January, 1803, either the one or tlie other must be credited to the account of
the year 1802.
Perhaps it may also be said, that 1,287,600 dollars of the temporary loans, discharged in 1802, having been paid
for out of the proceeds of the sales of the bank shares, (which, in the report of the Secretary to the commissioners,
are stated as a distinct fund from the annual appropriation of 7,300,000 dollars,) cannot properly be stated as a pay-
ment in part of that appropriation. But it is not less true, that, if there is any thing in the law which binds the com-
missioners to pay annually 7,300,000 dollars, in the manner contended for, there is certainly nothing which compels
them to make that payment out of the annual appropriation of 7,300,000 dollars, or out of any other. They may be
bound to make payments to a certain amount, but they may make them out of anv funds in their hands. To this
may be added, that the first section of the law which makes the appropriation, includes in the annual appropriated
sum of 7,300,000 dollars, the moneys, other than surplusses of revenue, which constitute the sinking fund, or shall
accrue to it by virtue of any provisions theretofore made. The proceeds of the bank shares accrued to the sinking
fund, by virtue of the provisions of the act of the 31st day of May, 1796, and might, therefore, by the Secretary of
the Treasury, have been contemplated and stated as part of the annual appropriation of 7,300,000 dollars. But,
considering it optional with him, either to state those proceeds in that way, or, under the proviso of the 3d section of
the act, to'state them as a distinct i'und, he chose to do it in the last mentioned manner, in order to give the greatest
possible efficacy to the sinking fund. From which it results, that, if he had stated those proceeds as part of the
annual appropriation of 7,300,000 dollars, although he would have, by that mode, actually diminished the payments
on account ot the public debt, by a sum of 1,287,600 dollars; yet, he would, upon the construction assumed by the
objection, have paid 1,287,600 dollars more, on account of the public debt of 1802, than has been done according to
the mode of stating the accounts which he has adopted.
But. supposing that the facts supported the objection; supposing that the sales of bank stock had not taken place,
and that the payment of the debt due to the bank had not been made; yet, nothing appears in the law which can
support the principle assumed by that objection.
The construction which is insisted upon against the proceedings of the commissioners, is, that they are bound
by the law to apply annually 7,300,000 dollars, and that that application must, in the very year in which it is made,
extinguish a debt or pay an interest due that year, excluding from what is thus considered as a legal payment, any
payment on account ot a debt falling due after that year. Neither of those positions appears to me to be in any
degree supported by any part of the law.
The first section of the law makes an annual appropriation of 7,300,000 dollars.
The second section enjoins it as a positive duty on the Secretary of the Treasury, to cause to be paid, annually,
to the commissioners of the sinking fund, the said sum of 7,300,000 dollars, thus appropriated.
The third section directs the commissioners to pay, every year, the interest accruing, and the instalments or parts
of principal falling due during that year, and then proceeds in the following words: " And also, it shall be the duty
of the said commissioners, to cause to be applied, the surplus of such fund as may at any time exist, after satisfying
the purposes aforesaid, towards the furtheV and final reclemption, by payment or purchase, of the present debt of
the United States," &c.
There is nothing there whic!> binds the commissioners, after they have satisfied the purposes aforesaid, that is to
say, after they have paid the interest and principal falling due in any one year, to apply the remainder or surplus of
the 7,300,000 dollai's, if any, during the course of the same year.
Provided that the Secretary had placed at their disposition, in due time, the funds necessary to meet the instal-
ments and interest due in the year, it would be a good execution of the law if he paid to them the remainder of the
1803.] THE SINKING FUND. 4j
appropriation on the last day of the year; in which case it would be impossible for them to apply that remainder till
the ensuing year.
That act, in fact, as well as all tlie preceding laws on that subject, places a discretionary power in the commis-
sioners, both as to time and manner, for any payment other than those which fall due in the year, and which must
at all events be made; and the proviso of the first section actually contemplates the case of the money remaining
unexpended for six months after the end of the calendar year, to which the annual appropriation refers, and provides
that, under certain circumstances, such surplus shall cease to be at the disposition of the commissioners.
In the present instance, however, it is, on the part of the Secretary of the Treasury, contended, that more than
7,300,000 dollars, have, exclusively of the payment to the bank, been applied, during the year 1802, towards the fur-
ther redemption by payment of the debt of the United States; and that, after having paid die interest and instalments
which tell due during that year, the purchase of about three millions and a half ot guilders, remitted to Holland.
towards the payment of the Dutch debt, falling due next year, was a faithful, legal, and;proper execution of the law*.
It is difficult to prove a negative; in this case the law is silent as to the species of debt, and the time and manner
of applying the surplus moneys: there is nothing which excludes iiom the meaning of the law an application in the
year, whicn will produce a payment in the ensuing year. The words, " by payment or purchase," are, accordin''
to the strict sense of the sentence, connected with the word " redemption:" the further and final redemption is to be
effected by payment or purchase; the application of moneys which the commissioners may legally eftt-ct, is towards
that further redemption; the subtlety of the objection seems to consist in making the words " by payment," depend
immediately on the words " to cause to be applied;" from which it would result, that the application, instead of
being, as expressed by the law, toivards a redemption, which redemption must, when effected, be effected by pay-
ment or purchase, would be confined to an immediate payment; and as the purchase of bills is not an immediate
payment, but a provision towards a future payment, such purchases would be excluded from that authorization in
the law. Not only that construction is not justified by the strict sense of the words, as connected in the sentence,
but, if it was adopted, it must follow that there did not exist, nor ever had existed, (for the phraseology of this
sentence is transcribed from preceding laws) any authority whatever, in the commissioners of the sinking fund to
provide, in time, for the payment of the Dutch debt. They must, according to that new construction, be bound' in
the application of the surplus of the fund to an immediate payment, and not be permitted to purchase remittances
for the purpose of making a payment the ensuing year. For this is the only clause which authorizes the commis-
sioners to make any payment, other than for the payment of interest and principal falling due that year; and if it
forbids them to make the purchase of bills under the appropriation of 7,300,000 dollars, it forbids them altogether,
there being no words in the clause limiting its effect to tliat appropriation.
It is hardly necessary to dwell any longer on the manifold absurdities which must flow from this assumed con-
struction, an(l indeed I have no time left tor any further observations. Yet I would remark, that, when the act
passed, such an applicatiim was contemplated, and that it was stated, explicitly, that it was necessary to provide for
the payments due in Holland, at least six months before they became due. The statement S, annexed to the report
of the 18th December, 1801. and which exhibited the effect of an annual appropriation of 7,300,000 dollars on the
debt, was actually predicated on that supposition.
Permit me to add, that the demands in Holland were so considerable, and the difficulties apprehended in pro-
curing the sufficient remittances so alarming, that it is confidently believed that no application of the surplus moneys
of the sinking fund could have been more beneficial to the true interests of the United States, than the purchases
of remittances which have been made. The whole of what was payable in 1803, which was the heaviest year, has
been remitted, without re-loan, and without the employmentof an agent abroad; and being now so much before hand
I apprehend no longer any difficulties in procuring, at a reascmable rate, the remittances which shall be wanted for
meeting the payments of the following years.
It has been impossible to transcribe the detailed accounts which were required; but I enclose an account D, of
the purchases matie in 1801 and 180-2, on account of the Dutch debt, showing the prices paid in 1802, and the
amount of remittances purchased before the 1st January, 1803, applicable to the payment of this year. This must
still be considered as an estimate, though more correct than that of the report to the commissioners of the sinking fund.
I regret the late hour at wliich the resolution was introduced, for no other reason than because it prevents my
furnishing the more detailed account which the mover was desirous of obtaining. But I trust that all the informa
tion which was substantially necessary to meet the object of the resolution, has been given; and I must rely on the
indulgence of the committee for the many imperfections which must be attached to this hasty communication.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Honorable John Randolph, Esq.
Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
A 2.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, March 2d, 1803.
Sir:
I do myself the honor of transmitting an official statement of the several warrants drawn, according to law,
upon the Treasurer of the United States, during the year 1802; that is to say:
1st. Warrants for the payment of moneys on account of the reimbursement and interest of the
domestic debt, amounting to -------- - $4,618,021 39
2d. Warrants on account of the repayment of principal of moneys, borrowed of the Bank of the
United States, --....---.... 1,290,000 00
3d. W^arrants on account of the payment of interest on the domestic loans, . . . 162,025 00
4th. Warrants on account of the reimbursement of capital, and interest of the Dutch debt, after
deducting repayments into the treasury, -------- 3,240,399 25
5th. Warrants on account of debts due to foreign officers, ---... 7,994 92
6th. Warrants on account of certain parts of the domestic debt, - - . . . 14,966 84
Amounting, in the whole, to the sum of - - - - - - - - S9,333,407 40
The amount stated to have been paid on account of the principal and interest of the public debt, during the year
1802, as per printed report to the commissioners of the sinking fund, page 6, founded on aggregate sums which I had
the honor of transmitting you, was -------.. $9,372,752 28
The actual amount paid, was, as per my official statement herewith, only - •• - 9,333,407 40
Variation, - - . . $39,344 88
FINANCE.
[1803.
This variation is confined to two items, viz:
Warrant No. 3381, for the sum of -, - ^ ' , ' , •" , " -, ' " r,' $3,666 66
This was taken oft', in the transcript from the first entry, as having been paid on account ot the
Dutch debt; but. since posting the boolcs. it has been ascertained it was for a remittance on ac-
count of prize causes.
Warrant No. 3497, dated 31st December, 1802, for - .-.-.- - - . - 36,678 23
This sum was added twice, by mistake, in tlie transcript of items paid on account of the reim-
bursement of principal and interest of the domestic debt, and arose altogether from the books of
the treasury not benig posted up, when the transcript (to ascertain the aggregate amount) was
made from the book of first entries in the Register's office.
As above, .... $39,344 88
As it may be expedient, in future, to accompany the annual statements of the sinking fund with official docu-
ments, in relation to the disbursements out of the treasury, on account (jf the principal and interest of the public
debt, and as the peiiod now fixed by law may be considered too early in the year to form those official documents
to the close of the preceding year, with all possible correctness, I would beg leave to submit wliether two weeks
later in the session, than the law now directs, might nol be a regulation wliich would be found convenient to the
Treasury Department.
I have the honor to be, sir, with the greatest respect, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
The Honorable Albert Gallatin.
B.
List of IVarrants draivn, according to law^ during the year 1802, on the Treasurer of the United States, on
account of the Reimbursement and Interest of the Domestic Debt.
No. of
Warrant.
2585
2595
2624
2661
2662
2663
2678
2693
2694
2695
2696
2697
2705
2706
2709
2716
3727
2728
2730
2731
2858
2865
2866
2894
2951
2952
2965
2960
2968
2969
2978
2979
2980
2981
2982
2999
3000
3024
3033
3039
3042
3043
3172
3173
3176
3177
3231
3242
3243
3244
3245
3246
3247
3248
3249
3250
3251
3252
Date
January
a'
February
Marcli
April
May
June
18, 1802.
22 "
30,' "
26, "
4,
9,
16,
n.
22
25,
26,
(, i
ii.
17,
19,
4to
37,
11,
k L
18,
bC
31,
a
4,
(.i
9,
July
August
September
21,
24,
36,
28,
-,1,
26,
a
a
30,
44
44
33,
(4
3,
44
In whose favor.
Jabez Bowen,
James Davidson,
Do.
James Alger,
Jolin Neufville,
Sherwood Haywood, -
James Davidson,
William Gardner,
Thomas Perkins,
Jabez Bowen,
William Imlay,
John Hopkins,
James Nicholson,
James Ewing,
James Alger,
Benjamin Harwood, -
Stephen Moylan,
John Stockton,
George Simpson,
James Davidson,
Jabez Bowen,
James Davidson,
Do.
1)(!.
Do.
Do.
Do. • ' ' -
Do.
Sherwood Haywood, -
John Neufville,
Williaiu Gardner,
Thomas Perkins,
Jabez Bowen,
William Imlay,
John Hopkins,
James Nicholson,
James Ewing,
Benjamin Harwood, -
Stephen Moylan,
John Stockton,
George Simpson,
James Davidson,
Do.
Do.
Do. .. ■
Do.
Do.
William Gardner,
Thomas Perkins,
Jabez Bowen,
William Imlay,
James Nicholson,
James Ewing,
Stephen Moylan,
Joiiii Stockton,
Benjamin Harwood,
John Hopkins,
Sherwood Haywood,
. . i.: ;^ (■-
- v
Sums.
$900 00
3,349 27
3,523 37
1,600 00
38,600 00
1,000 00
10,859 28
6,100 00
154,000 00
11,350 00
22,300 00
12,000 00
154,000 00
6,400 00
1,500 00
13,764 92
152,577 95
2,300 00
301,118 44
48,578 50
700 00
2,191 97
1,597 82
3,666 53
147 91
1,737 01
779 36
8,840 29
1,000 00
35,500 00
6,100 00
154,000 no
12.100 00
31,800 00
13,000 00
158,000 00
6,650 00
13,353 65
159,234 37
2,509 94
296,953 22
46,266 45
1,280 48
4,867 74
1,170 94
619 64
3.572 61
6,100 00
154,000 00
12,100 00
21,800 00
158,000 00
6.650 00
159,234 37
2,509 94
12,353 65
12,000 00
1.000 00
1803.]
THE SINKING FUND.
43
B — Continued.
No. of
Warrant.
3253
3254
3258
3271
3273
3274
3281
3282
3323
3424
3425
3426
3438
3443
3444
3445
3466
3469
3470
3471
3472
3478
3481
3482
3488
3489
3496
3497
3534
2729
3041
3280
3495
3492
3493
3494
Date.
September 2, 1802.
" 3, •'
" 20, "
23, '•
October 1,
November 12,
In whose favor.
December
20,
24,
ki
b W
8,
9,
in.
ii
a
20,
Marcli
24,
27,
28,
31,
26,
June 28,
September 27,
December 28,
John Neufville,
James Alger,
James Davidson,
William Gardner,
Steplien Moylan,
James Davidson,
Do.
George Simpson,
Do.
James Davidson,
Do.
William Imlay,
James Davidson,
Sherwood Haywood, -
John Neufville,
James Alger,
John Hopkins,
William Inday,
William Gardner,
Thomas Perkins,
Jabez Bowen,
James Nicholson,
Benjamin Harwood, -
James Ewing,
John Stockton,
Stephen Moylan.
James Davitlson,
George .Simpson,
James Ewing.
Thomas T. Tucker, as
of the public debt.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
;nt to the trustees tor t!ie redemption
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Sums.
.f35,500 00
1,500 00
4,844 02
340 00
0,484 92
928 49
45,221 64
293,233 66
3,500 00
18 62
12,254 83
15,000 00
11,645 76
2,500 00
75,800 00
2,800 00
22,000 00
30,700 00
12,700 00
290.000 00
20,400 00
300.000 00
21,707 52
10.100 00
3,891 45
284,775 85
86,413 56
36,678 22
1.000 00
70,68S 78
70.723 17
70,827 51
114,213 46
179,575 52
888 79
33,9'60 00
$4,618,021 39
List of Warrants drawn, according to law, during the year 1802, on the Treasurer of the United States, on
account of the repayment of Pnncipul of Moneys borroived of the Bank of the United States.
No. of
Warrant.
Date.
In wliose favor.
t
Sums.
3045
3073
June 28, 1802.
•' 30, "
President, Directors, & Co. of the Bank of the United States,
Do. Do. Do.
2,400 00
1,287 600 00
$1,290,000 00
List of IFarrants drawn, according to hm: during the year 1802, on the Treasurer of the United States, on
account of the payment of Interest on the Domestic Loans.
No. of
AVarrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
2568
January 14,
1802.
James Davidson. Agent for the President,
Directors, & Co. of
the Bank of the United States,
-
S6,000 00
2569
Li it
(t
Do Do
Do
6,000 00
2570
(. H
a
Do Do
Do
15,000 00
2571
a a
a
Do Do
Do
15,000 00
2572
a I.
.k
Do Do
Do
31.875 00
2573
.4 il.
..
Do Do
Do
2.250 00
2574
a fa*
a
Do Do
Do
7.200 00
2834
Aprd 9,
it
Do Do
Do
2.250 00
3131
July 10,
••
Do Do
Do
7.200 00
3132
..
ik
Do Do
Do
28,750 00
3133
.. a
4*
Do Do
Do
6,000 00
3134
fc. I,i
ii
Do Do
Do
15,000 00
3135
(i l,i
ii
Do Do
Do
2,250 00
3136
li u
'i
Do Do
Do
15,000 00
3392
October 20,
<>.
Do Do
Do
2,250 00
8162,025 00
FINANCE.
[1803.
J- t r TAT v,,c ,i^„,„n nrrnrdins- to law, during the year 1802, on the Treasurer of the United States, on
^'VLurirofteBZbTsIm^^^ of the Dutch Debt, after deducting repayments into
the Treasury. "»
No. of
Warrant.
2512
2549
2580
2581
2582
2586
2587
2602
2628
2629
2645
2646
2648
2657
2660
2666
2680
2718
2732
2734
2736
2803
2839
2841
2889
2892
2906
2913
2936
2948
2954
2967
2973
2997
3003
3004
3007
3008
3016
3040
3140
3153
3154
3163
3166
3u;.7
3170
3175
3207
3225
3239
3256
3260
3261
3279
3343
3347
3369
3377
.3395
3415
3419
3420
3421
3433
■ 3437
3439
3454
3456
3458
3461
3473
3477
3490
3499
3503
Date.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
2, 1802.
8, "
15, "
18,
19,
25,
30,
1,
11,
12,
25,
26,
1,
4,
23,
26,
29,
31,
6,
9,
10,
24,
26,
29,
3,
7,
11,
12,
20,
27,
8,
10,
kb
11,
12,
16,
26,
12,
19,
In whose favor.
23,
26,
August
•4
September
b 4
bb
kb
October
hb
November
December
29,
14,
21,
27,
O
•>■>
4,
",
25,
5,
6,
11,
15,
23,
8,
11,
12,
18,
19,
22,
29,
30,
1,
16,
27.
30,
31,
David Harris,
Do
S. Smith & Buchanan, -
G. Simpson,
David Harris,
Do
Jonathan Burrall,
David Harris,
P. R. Dal ton,
Moore Wharton,
Jonathan Burrall,
David Harris,
Do
Do
G. Simpson,
John Mason,
Jona. Burrall,
David Harris,
Do
Do
Do
Jonathan Burrall,
P. R. Dalton,
David Harris,
Do
Do
Jonathan Burrall,
Do
David Harris,
Jacob G. Koch,
D. Harris,
Do
Do
J. G. Koch,
Jonathan Burrall,
David Harris,
P. R. Dalton,
G. Simpson,
P. R. Dalton,
J. Burrall,
D. Harris, , -
G. Simpson,
D. Harris,
Do
J. Burrall,
D. Harris,
P. R. Dalton,
D. Harris,
J. Burrall,
D. Harris,
Do
Do
Peter R. Dalton,
D. Harris,
Do
J. Nourse,
D. Harris,
Do
Do
Do
Do
Henry Cockridge,
Henry Cockridge,
D. Harris,
Do
Do
Do
Do
Peter Muhlenberg, assignee, &c.
Do Do
D. Harris,
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Sums.
$5,200 00
18,600 00
20,000 00
50,000 00
24,000 00
4,000 00
35,400 00
6,000 00
50,000 00
37,000 00
33,000 00
3,200 00
8,000 00
134,000 00
200,000 00
229 20
51,815 20
20,000 00
6,000 00
20,000 00
3,446 16
37,200 00
50,000 00
12,000 00
14,000 00
6,000 00
20,218 00
20,000 00
6,600 00
40,000 00
4,000 00
4,000 00
6,000 00
40,000 00
10,000 00
6,000 00
70,000 00
1,287,600 00
40,000 00
11,200 00
3,897 46
205,000 00
4,100 00
8,610 00
92,800 00
4,100 00
30,000 00
10,250 00
16,400 00
4,100 00
4,100 00
3,280 00
30,000 00
12,300 00
32,287 50
3,075 00
16,400 00
2,562 50
10,250 00
1,640 00
3,075 00
1.50,000 00
161,111 11
8,200 00
8,200 00
5,125 00
4,920 00
6,150 00
4,000 00
3,314 90
5,125 00
4,510 00
4,100 00
4,100 00
8,200 00
70,000 00
$3,359,992 03
1803].
THE SINKING FUND.
45
G — Continued.
No. of
warrants.
Dates of warrants in favor
of the Treasurer.
567
April
29,
1802,
571
June
19
ka
572
it
it.
kk
573
b«
a
ik
580
hi
30
k*
609
Sept.
30
^^
610
4b
••
^*
616
Dec.
31
i 1,
617
6(
4fc
kh
Brouglit forward,
Fro7n tvhich deduct the following repayments, viz:
Drawn on Jonathan Burrall, for amount of a pro-
tested bill, -------- $3,840 00
On Jesse and Robert Wain, 56,993 oo
On ditto, - - 3,008 00
On ditto, ----.-. 380 00
On David Harris, for costs and damages of protested
bills, ------ - - 16,264 72
On Jonathan Burrall, ------ 4,800 00
On ditto, ------- 9,810 00
On George Simpson, - - - . . 19,684 00
On David Harris, ------- 4,784 06
3,359,992 03
119,592 78
,240,399 25
Warrant drawn according to law, in the year 1802, on the Treumrer of the United States, on account of debts due
to foreign officers.
No. of
warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
3023
June 21, 1802,
Rossier and Roulet, Attorneys for the heirs of Col. Gouvion,
$7,994 92
List of warrants drawn according to law, in the year 1802, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account of
certain parts of the domestic debt.
No. of
Date.
warrant.
2601
January 25, 1802,
2659
February 26, '
2677
March 3, '
2802
April 6, '
2908
30, '
2917
May 3, '
2970
22, •
2990
June 7, '
3120
July 8, •
3360
October 8, '
3410
November 4, "
In whose favor.
Jonathan Snowden,
Christopher Ellery,
Thomas Sumter,
Jacob Barnitz,
John Davidson, -
David Thomas, -
James Davidson, -
William Crawford,
John Davidson, -
Charles Tomkins,
Do. do.
Sums.
$33 33
26
13
237
62
199
75
103
14
12
19
14
07
470
23
28
32
10,722
01
3,120
00
$14,966
84
RECAPITULATION.
Domestic debt.
Domestic loans, -
Interest on do.
Dutch debt.
Foreign officers, -
Certani parts of domestic debt.
Treasury Department, Eegister's Office, March 2, 1803.
$4,618,021 39
1.290.000 00
162,025 00
3,240,399 25
7,994 92
14,966 84
$9,333,407 40
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
ft
46
FINANCE. [1803.
C.
Statement of interest payable on the public debt, in 1802, and on the domestic loans.
FOREIGN DEBT.
Guilders.
Interest, ----- 1,145,250
Gratifications, ----- }-'^^""
Commissions, ----- "'■'^^ i"
1,109,327 10 at 40 Cts. $467,731 00
DOMESTIC DEBT.
^28,202,013 61 six per cent, stocit,
13,676,044 05 ileferred "
41,878,056 66 at 8 per cent. - - - . - $3,350,244 j3
Deduct in stalinenfs on do. ascertained by a deduction oi
the amount redeemed, per official statement, to 31st
December, 1801, from the amount calculated, per table,
to have been redeemed on 31st December, 1802, - 1,117,869 37
2,232,375 16
19,091,063 92 3 per cent. ------ f^.^l^^l l\
1,847,500 5d per cent - 101,612 50
176,000 45 per cent. ------ /,y^u oo
80,000 6 per cent. 31st May, 1796, - - - - 4,800 00
711,700 Navy 6 per cent. ----- 42,70200
6,480,200 8 per cent. .--..-- 518,416 00
INTEREST ON DOMESTIC LOANS.
Loan of 30th September, 1795, viz:
On 500,000 dollars for 6 months, - $15,000 00
On 100,000 dollars for do. - - 3,000 00
' $18,000 00
Loan of 31st December, 1794, at 5 per cent.
On 1,150,000 dollars for 6 months, - $28,750 00
On 500,000 dollars for do. - - 13,500 00
$41,250 00
Loan of 24th March, 1795, at 6 per cent.
On 240,000 dollars for 6 months, - - - $7,200 00
Loan of 5th March, 1795, at 6 per cent.
On 150,000 dollars for 12 months, - - - 9,000 00 ,
Loan of 31st December, 1795.
On 500,000 dollars for 13 months, - - - 30,000 00
Loan of 28th December, 1798.
On 300,000 dollars for 12 months, - - - 12,000 00
$117,450 00
Total amount of interest on the public debt, and on domestic loans, payable in the year 1803, $4,065,738 57
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February I, 1803, Tncmu xir^TrnoT. r, ■
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
NOTE
Explanatory of the variation in certain capital sums of the public debt, uponvvhich the interest was calculated
as becoming due in the year 1803, as severally stated by tlie Secretary of the Treasury, in his report to the House
of Representatives, dated the 18th December, 1801, and his report to the Commissioners ot the Sinking Fund, dated
the 3d February 1803, anil upon which the sum of 333 dollars 37 cents arose.
$19,091,063 92 Interest thereon, at 3 per cent, being the amount included in the sum of 4,065,738 dol-
lars 57 cents, the whole amount of interest which accrued during the year 1803, on the
whole of the public debt, including domestic loans, and as stated by the Secretary of
the Treasury, in his report to the Commissioners of tiie Sinking Fund, dated the 3d
February. 1803, - - - - $573,731 91
$19,079,705 63 at 3 per cent, being the amount as stated in the report of the Secretary ot the Treasury,
to the House of Representatives, dated the 18th December, 1801, and relerred to therein,
document accompanying that report, marked P, ----- 572^391 is
$11,358 39 This difference arises from an increase of 3 per cent, stock, under the act of 12th
June, 179S, more than paid into the treasury on account of lands, between the periods
upon which the two statements were formed, viz: the 18th December, 1801, and 31st
December, 1802.
$340 75
$41,879,525 33 Amount of 0 per cent, stock upon which a calculation was made at 8 per cent, as stated
by the Secretary of the Treasury in said report to tiie House of Representatives, refer-
red to in said statement, marked P, - - - - - $3,350,362 01
$41,878,086 66 Amount of said stock upon which a calculation was made, as stated by
the Secretary of the Treasury in his aforesaid statement to the Commis-
sioners of tiie Sinking Fund, ------ 3,350,244 53
Deduct - - - . . • 117 48
$1,468 57 This variation is from the two dates at which the calculations of interest were made,
and arises from payments for lands in public stock, and thereby affects the principal.
The first statement referred to in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, of 18ti)
December, 1801, was made by the Register on the 12th December, 1801, before the
public accounts of stock were made up at the treasury to the close of tliat year: whereas
the statement of stock referred to by tiie Secretary of the Treasury, in his report to the
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, was made by the Register from official documents
agreeably to the printed statement of the public debt, on the 1st January, 1803.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, March 3, 1803.
!i223 27
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
rsOS.] STATE OF THE FINANCES.
D.
ESTIMATE.
47
Guilders.
Amount of bills purchased in 1801, and not credited by the banker's account, ending 31st Decem-
ber, 1801, ----------. .3 3(58 523 4
Balance to the bankers on 31st December, 1801, by that account, - - - - . ' 19' 676 15
Amount applicable to the demands of 1802, ----.... .3 343 §45 9
Amount of bills purcliased in 1803, viz: ' '
Guilders. 2,790,235 3 8 at 40 cents, - - - -$1,116,094 06
4,730,983 10 8 at 41 cents, ..... 1,930,70324
7,521,218 14 4
£ sterling: 70,000 at par, -.-... 311,111 11
$3,366,908 41
Which sum of $3,366,908 41, was paid in the followin" manner:
The balance in the hands of the cashier of the Bank of the United States, and of the
branch bank, Boston, agents for purchasing bills, on the 31st December, 1801,
was -------.--. $20,961 40
That balance, on the 31st December, 1803, was - - . . . 14,045 02
And the difterence, .-----_.. $6.91638
Together with the sum of ----- - - - 3,359.992 03
Stated by the Register to have been applied to the Dutch debt, during the year 1802,
makes -----.-... $3,366,908 41
As above stated. -
The above stated bills in guilders, viz: --.... 7,521,216 14 4
Added to the J70, 000, sterling, equal, at lis. 2(/. to - - - 777.000
Making the amount purchased during the year 1802, ------ 8,298,218 14 4
10,647,065 3 4
From wliich deducting the amount of bills protested, viz: ------ 290,000
Leaves the amount applicable in Holland. -------- 10,357,065 3 4
To which add repayment by the bankers, on account of Gouv. Morris, - - - - 41,787 10 8
10,398,852 14
Demands in Holland during the year 1803, -.----.. 4,529,327 10
Amount of remittances purchased previously to 1st January, 1803, applicable to the demands during
that year, - - - - - - - - - - - 5,869,525 4
Exclusively of protested bills not taken up, guilders, . . - . 140,000
And of the above stated balance in the hands (a.) of cashiers on tlie 31st Decem-
ber, 1802, -.-.---- $14,045 02
(a.) Viz ; In hands of Messrs. Simpson, and Dalton.
SthCoxGKEss.] ]Vo. 200. [1st Session.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, OCTOBER 25, 1803.
In obedience to tlie directions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled " An act to etsablish the Treasury
Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following report and estimates:
The annual nett proceeds of the duties on merchandise and tonnage, had, in former reports, been estimated at
nine millions five hundred thousand dollars. That estimated revenue, predicated on the importations of the years
immediately preceding the late European war, and on the ascertained ratio of increase of the population of the
United States, appears, from the experience of the two last years, to have been underrated. The nett revenue
arising from that source, which accrued during the year 1803, exceeds ten millions one hundred thousand dollars.
The revenue which has accrued duiing the two first quarters of the present year, appears, from the best estimate
that can now be formed, to have been only fifty thousand dollars less than that of the two corresponding quarters of
the year 1802; and the receipts in the treasury, on account of the same duties, during the year ending the 30)h Sep-
tember last, have exceeded ten millions six hundred thousand dollars. Those tacts afford satisfactory evidence
that the wealth of the United States increases in a still greater ratio than their population, and induce a belief that
this branch of the public revenue may now be safely calculated at ten millions of dollars.
From the statement A, it will appear that the same revenue, f(u- the two last years of the late European war,
(1800 and 1801) calculated at the present rate of duties, averaged 11,600,000 dollars a year: but, although it might,
with some degree of probability, be supposed that the renewal of hostilities will again produce a similar increase, no
inference from that period is drawn in this report, in relation to the revenue of the ensuing years.
The statement B shows the several species of merchandise on which the duties on importations were collected,
during the year 1802, the portion of that revenue which was derived from drawbacks, and that which arose from the
extra duty on merchandise imported in foreign vessels.
FINANCE. ' [1803.
Although the sales of the public lands, during the year ending on the 30th day of September last, were aifected
by the situlition of the Western country, two hundred thousand acres have been sold during that period; and, as it
appears by the statement C. that,.independent of future sales, the sums already paid to the Receivers, together with
those which, exclusively of interest, fall due during the three ensuing years, amount to 1,250,000 dollars; the annual
revenue arising from the proceeds of those sales, cannot be estimated at less than four hundred thousand dollars.
The extension of post roads, and the acceleration of the mail, whilst diffusing and increasing tlie benefits of the
institution, have, as an object of revenue, rendered it less productive. The receipts from that source have amounted,
durin" the last year, to 27,000 dollars; but, as neither these, nor those arising from some other smaller incidental
brancTies, are of sufficient importance to effect any general result, the whole existing revenue of the United States
will be computed at only ten millions four hundred thousand dollars.
The permanent annual expenses of government, which, under existing laws, must be defrayed out of that revenue,
amount to nine millions eight hundred thousand dollars, to wit:
l&t. The annual appropriation of 7,300. 000 dollars, for the payment of the principal and interest of the
debt; of which about three millions and a half are at present applicable to the discharge of the prin-
cipal, and the residue to the payment of interest, ------ $7,300,000
3d. The current expenses of Government, which, according to the estimates for the year 1804,
consist of the following items, viz:
For the civil department, and all domestic expenses of a civil nature,
For expenses attending the intercourse with foreign nations, including the permanent appro-
priation for Algiers, and all other expenses relative to the Barbary Powers, -
For the Military and Indian departments, - - - -
For the Naval establishment, calculated on the supposition that two frigates and four
smaller vessels shall be kept in commission, . - - ..
791,000
184,000
875,000
650,000
2,500,000
-
9,800,000
10,400,000
-
$600,000
And deducted from the permanent revenue of - - - -
Leave a surplus revenue of six hundred thousand dollars, applicable to other objects.
The following extraordinary resources and demands, not being of a permanent nature, are not included in that
calculation, to wit:
The specie in the treasury, which, on the 30th day of September last, amounted to - - 5,860,000
The arrears of the direct tax, estimated at - - - - - - - 250,000
The outstanding internal duties, amounting to near - - - - - - 400,000
And the sum which will be repaid to the Li nited States on account of advances heretofore made in Eng-
land, for the prosecution of claims, estimated at, - - - - - - 150,000
^6^660^000
Constituting an aggregate of more than six millions six hundred thousand dollars, which, after reserv-
ing the sum which it is necessary to keep in the treasury, will be sufficient to discharge the demands
due on account of the convention with Great Britain, and amounting to " . . ' . " $2,664,000
Sundry extraordinary expenses in relation to the conventions with France and Great Britain, estimated
at - - - - - - - - - - 100,000
The loan obtained from the State of Maryland for the city of Washington, amounting to - - 200,000
And also to pay two millions of dollars on account of the purchase of Louisiana; being the same sum
which was reserved for the purposes contemplated by the law of the last session, appropriating that
amount for the extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse with foreign nations. ■ - 2,000,000
4,964,000
It appears by the estimate D, that, during the year ending on the 30th September last, the payments
trom the treasury, on account of the public debt, have amounted to - - - - 3,096,700
Which, together with the increase oi' specie in the treasury, during the same period, amounting to - 1,320,000
Makes an actual difference in ilivor of the United States, of more than four millions four hundred
thousand dollars during that year, - - - - - - 4,416,700
The payments on account of the principal of the public debt, from the 1st day of April, 1801, to the 30th
day of September. 1803, have amounted, as appears by the estimate E. to - - ~ 9,924,004
The specie in the treasury on the 1st day of April. 1801, amounted to - - 1,794,000
Andon the 30th day of September, 1803, to .---.. 5,860,000
Making an increase of - - - - - - - - - 4,066,000
Those two items constitute an aggregate of - - - - - - - 13,990,004
From which deducting the extraordinary resource arising from the sales of the bank shares, which pro-
duced, --.-..---. 1,287,600
Leaves, for the amount of the true difference, ------- 12.702,404
In favor of the United States, for that period of two years and a half, a sum of twelve millions seven hundred
thousand dollars.
From that view of the present situation of the financial concerns of the United States, it seems that the only ques-
tion which requires consideration, is. whether any additional revenues are wanted in order to provide for the new
debt, which, if Cimgress shall pass the laws necessary to carry the treaty with France into effect, will result from
the purchase of Louisiana.
The sum which the United States may have to pay by \irtue of that treaty, amounts to fifteen millions of dollars,
and consists of two items: 1st, 11,250,000 dollars payable to the Government of France, or to its assignees, in a stock
bearing an interest of six per cent., payable in Europe, and the principal of which will be discharged at the treasury
of the United States, in four instalments, the first of which shall commence in the year 1818. 2dly, a sum which
cannot exceed, but may tall short of, 3,750,000 dollars, payable in specie at the treasury of the United States, during
the course of the ensuing year, to American citizens having claims of a certain description on the Government oT
France.
It has already been stated that two millions of dollars may be paid from the specie now in the treasury, on
account of the last item; and the whole amount of the new debt which may eventually be created, cannot, therefore,
exceed thirteen millions of dollars, the annual interest of which is equal to 780,000 dollars; but, on account of com-
missions and variations of exclisnge, will be estimated at eight hundred thousand dollars.
The existing surplus revenue of the United States will, as has been stated, be sufficient to discharge six hundred
thousand dollars of that sum; and if is expected that the nett revenue collected at New Orleans will be equal to the
remaining two hundred thousand dollars. That opinion rests on the supposition that Congress shall place that port
on the same looting as those of the United States, so that the same duties shall be collected there, on the importa-
tion of foreign merchandise, as are now, by law, levied in the United States, and that no duties shall be collected.
1803.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
49
either on the exportation of produce or merchandise, from New Orleans to any other place, nor on any articles
imported in the United States from the ceded territories, or into those territories, from the United States.
The statements F, G, H, exiiibit the annual exports and imports of the United States, to and IVom Floiida and
Louisiana, for the years 1799 to 1802: and the statement G particulaily shows, that the exportations from tlie
Atlantic States to those colonies, of articles, not of the growth, produce, or manufacture, of the United States,
amounted, for the three years, 1799, 1800, and 1801, to 6,622,189 dollars, makini; an average of more than two mil-
lions two hundred thousand dollars of foreign articles liable to pay duty,aiuiually imported into Florida and Loui-
siana from the United States alone.
It is ascertained that the exportations from the United States to Florida are so trifling that that statement may be
considered as applying solely to New Orleans; and it is also known, that almost the whole of those iinpoitations
were consumed within that colony; and that, during the war, the supplies from the United States constituted by far
the greater part of its imports.
Fnmi thence it results, that the annual importations into the ceded territory, of articles destined for the consump-
tion of its own inhabitants, and which will, under the rcvemie laws of the United Slates, be liable to pay duly, may
safely be estimated at two millions five hundred thousand dollars: an amount which, at the present rate of duties,
will yield a revenue of about 350,000 dollars.
From that revenue must be deducted 150,000 dollars, for the following items, vi/,:
1st. The amount of duties on a quantity of sugar and indigo, equal to that whicli shall be imported from ISew
Orleans to the United States, as those articles, being imported fiee from duty, will diminish, by so much, the revenue
now collected in the seaports of the United States. TJie whole amount of sugar ex|)orted from New Orleans is less
than 4,000,000 of pounds, and that of indigo is stated at about 30.000 pounds. Supposing (which, on account of that
exemption, is not improbable) that the whole of those articles should, hereafter, be exported to the United States, the
loss to the revenue will be about 100,000 dollars.
2d. No increase of expense in the military establishment of the United States is contemplated on account of the
acquisition of territory; but the expenses of the civil administration of the province, and those incident to the inter-
course with the Indians, are estimated at 50,000 dollars: leaving for the nett re\enue derived from the province,
and applicable to the payment of the interest of the new debt, 200,000 dollars, as above stated. The only provi-
sions, which, if that view of the subject be correct, appear necessary, and are respectfully submitted, are, 1st, in
relation to the stock of 11,250,000 dollars, to be created in fiivor of the Government of France, or of its assignees.
That that debt be made a charge on the sinking fund, directing the Commissioners of the fund to apply so much
of its proceeds as may be necessary for the payment of interest, and reimbursement or redemption of the principal,
in the same manner as, by the existing laws, they are directed to do in relation to the payment of interest and dis-
charge of the principal of the debt now charged on that fund.
Tnat so much of the duties on merchandise and toiniage as will be equal to seven hundred thousand dollars.
being the sum wanted to pay the interest of that new stock, be added to the annual permanent appropriation for the
sinking fund, making, together with the existing appropriation, eight millions of dollars, annually applicable to the
payment of the interest and principal of the public debt.
And that the said annual sum of eight millions of dollars remain thus pledged, and be vested in the Commission-
ers of the Sinking Fund, in ti'ust for the said payments, unlil the whole of the existing debt of the United States
and of the new stock shall have been reimbursed or redeemed.
As a sum, equal to the interest accruing on the new stock, will thus be added to the sinking fund, the operation of
that fund, as it relates to the extinguishment of the existing debt, will remain precisely on the same footing as has
been heretofore provided by Congress. _ The new debt will neither impede or retard the payment of the principal of
the olil debt; and the fund will be sufficient, besides paying the interest on both, to discharge the principal of the
old debt before the year 1818, and that of the new within one year and a half after that year.
2(1. In relation to the American claims, the payment of which is assumed by the convention with France.
That a sum not exceeding 3,750,000 dollars, inclusive of the two millions appropi-iated by a law of the last session
of Congress, for defraying the extraordinary expenses incident to the interct>urse with foreign nations, be appro-
priateil for the payment of those claims, to be paid out of any moneys in the tieasury not otherwise appropriated.
That, for the purpose of effecting the whole of that payment, the President of the United States be authorized to
borrow a sum not exceeding 1,750,000 dollars, at an interest not exceeding six per cent, a year.
And that so much of the proceeds of the duties on merchandise and tonnage, as may be necessary, be appro-
priated for the payment of the interest, and lor the reimbursement of the principal of the loan, which may, eventually,
be effected by virtue of the preceding provision.
It is not proposed to charge that loan on the sinking fund, because its amount, in case it shall be efTecfed, cannot,
at present, be ascertained; and because it may, perhaps, under the then existing circumstances of the treasury, be
found more expedient not tojiorrow the money, and, in lieu of it, to pay, out of the sinking fund, the whole, or a
part of the tvvo last instalments, payable by virtue of the convention with Great Britain, as authorized by the act
making provision for the payment of the whole of the public debt.
It is evident that the possibility of thus providing for the payment of tiie interest of a new debt of thirteen mil-
lions of dollars, without either recurring to new taxes, or interfering with the provisions heretofore made for the
payment of the existing debt, depends on the correctness of the estimate of the public revenue which has been sub-
mitted. Although it is not without diffidence that the hope of such favorable result is entertained, some reliance is
placed on the solidity of the basis on which the estimate is grounded. It rests, principally, on the expectation that
the revenue of the ensuing year shall not be less than that which accrued during the year 1802. No part of it depends
on the probable increase which may result froni the neutrality of the UnitedStates during the continuance of the
war in Europe, nor even on tlie progressive augmentation, which, from past experience, may naturally be expected
to arise from the gradual increase of' population and wealth. Nor has that elTect been taken in consideration, which
the uninterrupted free navigation of the Mississippi, and the acquisitit)n of New Orleans, may have, either on the
sales of the public lands, or on the general resources of the inhabitants of the Western States.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN. Secretary of the Treasury.
A.
.^ State7ne7il ea-hibiliuff the amount of duties icldch accrued oi Merchandise and Tonnage; of debentures issued on
the exportation of Foreign Merchandise; of payments for bounties and allowances and for expenses of collection,
during each of the years 1800, 1801, and 1802.
Duties on
Debentures
issued.
Bounties
and allow-
ances.
Gross revenue.
Expenses
on collec-
tion.
Nett revenue.
Years.
Merchandise.
Tonnage.
Passports and
Clearances.
1800 (a)
1801 (b)
1802
Dolls. Cts.
16,003,779 77
20,594,331 48
14,741,566 95
Dolls. Cts.
143,523 71
188.147 79
160,424 70
Dollars.
14,804 00
18,238 00
13,862 00
Dollars.
5,249,282
7,819,093
4,197,256
Dolls. Cts.
106,178 66
103,107 30
133,978 07
Dolls. Cts.
10,806,646 82
12,878,516 97
C 10,584,619 58
Dolls. Cts.
440,373 62
482,772 70
484,018 06
Dolls. Cts.
10,366,273 20
12,395,744 27
10,100,601 52
m
FINANCE.
[1803.
NOTES TO THE PRECEDING TABLE.
(a.) The nett amount of duties, (after deducting drawbacks) for the year 1800, at the present rates of duty, would
have been ..------
10 per cent, extra duty, -------
Tonnage and passports, - -
Deduct expenses on collection,
Nett revenue, at present rate of duties,
(6.) The extra duty for the year 1801, was
(c.) Gross revenue for the year 1802, -
Deduct interest and storage.
Gross revenue, per statement B,
Gross revenue.
Statement A. — Continued.
$10,890,753 03
206,975 61
11,097,728 64
158,327 71
11,256,056 35
440,373 62
10,815.682 73
$256,621 72
$10,584,619 58
13,556 95
$10,571,062 63
A Statement of the amount of Jimerican and Foreign Tonnage, respectively employed in foreign trade, for each
of the years 1800, 1801, and 1802, as takenfrom the records of the Treasury.
Years.
1800
1801
1802
American tonnag'c in
foreign trade.
$682,871
849,302
787,301
Foreig'n tonnage.
$123,882
158,365
143.366
Total amount of tonnage
employed in the foreig-n
trade of the United
States.
$806,753
1,007,667
930,667
Proportion of foreign ton-
nage to the whole am't
of tonnage employed in
the foreign trade of the
United States.
15.4 to 100
15.7 to 100
15.4 to 100
Treasury Department, Begister's Office. October 24, 1803.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
B.
A Statement exhibiting the value and quantities, respectively, of merchandise, on which duties actually accrued,
during the year 1802, {consisting of the difference between articles paying duty, imported, and those entitled to
drawback, re-exported) and also, of the nett revenue which accrued during that year, from duties on merchan-
dise, tonnage, passports, and clearances.
Goods paying duties ad valorem, viz:
$ 23,377,717, at 12^ per cent.
7,888,614, 15 do.
439,830, 20 do.
31,706,161
(a) Spirits, 7,720,232 gallons, at 29.2 cents average,
(Z») Sugar, 39,443,814 pounds, 2i do.
Salt, 3,244,309 bushels,
(c) Wines, 1,912,274 gallons,
id) Teas, 2,406,938 pounds,
Cotfee, 6,724,220 pounds.
Molasses 6,317,969 gallons,
(e) All other articles,
20
33.9 average,
15.9 average,
5
5
Deduct amount of duties refunded,
"' (/) Three and a half percent, retained on drawbacks, -
!^ Extra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels,
Nett amount of duties on merchandise, . . - -
Duties on tonnage, -------
Duties on passports and clearances, - - - - -
Gross revenue, per statement A, . - - - -
(§■) Sundry accounts, not yet received, estimated - - - -
Deduct expenses of collection,
$2,922,214 62
1,183,292 10
87,966 00
4,193,472 72
2,253,496 17
975,755 61
648,861 80
683,816 72
382,699 00
336,211 00
315,898 45
286,533 00
10,076,744 47
13,331 99
Nett revenue,
10,063,412 48
153,275 45
180,088 00
10,396,775 93
160,424 70
13,862 00
10,571,062 63
30,000 00
10,601,062 63
484,018 06
10,117,044 57
(a.) Spirits, viz: Grain,
Explanatory Statements and Notes.
1st proof.
648,024 gallons.
at 28 cents.
2d do
108,909
29
3d do
5,670
31
4th do
57,914
34
5th do
1.389
40
6th do
5,696
50
$181,614 72
31,583 61
1,757 70
19,690 76
555 60
2,848 00
1803.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
51
Other materials, 1st and 2d proof,
3d do
4th do
5th do
6th do
1,268,436 gallons, at 25 cents,
3,070,480 28
2,957,373 32
52,199 38
1,198 46
Imported,
Exported,
Consumed,
8,177,888
457,656
7,720,232
(b.) Sugar, brown.
Deduct excess of white, exported
41,511,762 lbs. at 2i cents,
2,067,948 3
39,443,814
(f.) Wines, viz: Madeira, 1st quality,
ditto.
do
gallons, 172,273 at 58 cents,
Sherry and St. Lucar,
Oporto and Lisbon
Burgundy and Chanipaigne,
Tenerirte, Fayal, anil Malaga,
Other, in bottles,
Ditto, in casks,
((/.) Teas, viz: Bohea,
Souchong,
Hyson, -
Other green.
64,271
50
639,960
40
275,234
30
3,952
45
624,856
28
51,443
35
80,285
23
Gallons
1,912,274
pounds, 1,413,268 at 12 cents,
138,860 18
142,917 32
711.893 20
lbs. 2,406,938
-
$317,109 00
-
859,734 40
'
946,359 3ti
-
19,835 62
-
551 08
Duties,
2,381,639 85
do
128,143 68
do
Duties,
$2,253,496 17
$1,037,794 r5
62,038 44
$975,755 61
$99,918
34
32,135
50
255,984
00
82,570
20
1,778
40
174.959
68
18,005
05
18,465
55
$683,816
72
$169,592
16
24,994
80
45,733
44
142,.378
60
Duties, $382,699 00
(e.) ALL OTHER ARTICLES.
Beer, ale, porter, &c.
gallons.
$ 182,573
Cocoa, - ... -
pounds,
145,822
Chocolate, - - - -
do
5,301
Candles, tallow, -
do
-
Ditto, wax.
do
1,552
Cheese, - . - -
do
90,199
Soap, - - - - -
do
-
Pepper, . . - -
do
201,585
Pimento, - - - -
do
211,871
Tobacco, - - - ■
do
203,858
Snuft; - . - -
do
3,449
Loaf sugar, - - -
do
10,009
Indigo, . - - -
do
-
Cotton, - . - -
do
144,638
Nails and spikes.
do
3,392,636
Lead, . . - -
do
1,252,397
Steel, - - - -
cwt.
11,326
Hemp, - - - -
do
82,720
Cables and tarred cordage, -
do
8.772
Untarred cordage.
do
1,046
Twine and pack thread.
do
1,586
Glauber salts.
do
863
Coal, - - - - -
bushels.
445,417
Boots, - - - - -
pairs.
4,358
Shoes, silk, -
do
8,885
All other -
do
66,717
Wool cards.
dozens,
265
Playing ditto.
packs.
-
aUASTITIES.
Excess of im-
portation over
exportation.
Excess of ex-
portation over
importation.
$32,534
124,309
6;%526
11,121
Rate of
duty.
Excess of
duties over
drawbacks.
Cents.
/
2
6
4
10
1
100
100
180
225
400
200
5
75
25
15
50
25
$14,606
2,916
159
93
6,314
12,095
8,475
20,386
759
901
1,339
67,853
12,524
11,. 326
82,720
15,790
2,354
6,344
1,726
22,271
3,269
2,221
10.008
133
Excess of
drawbacivs
over duties
$651
2,486
17,132
2,780
$309,582 23.049
$286,533
(/. ) Three and three-fourths percent, was retained during the first six months of the
year, one-fourth per cent, of which was in lieu of stamp duties, and ceased with
the mternal taxes, but is blentled in the statement with the duties collected.
{g.) The two following collector's accounts, (wlio are out of oflice) have not been
received, viz:
Marblehead, from 1st April to Uth September, ?
Wilmington, North Carolina, from 1st January to 31st March, 5
And the accounts for Natchez, i'rom 1st July to 31st December, not included
Deduct the following accounts for 1801, included in statement, viz:
Penobscot, from 1st October to 23d December, - - - -
Marblehead, from 1st July to 31st December, - - - -
estimated at
$50,117 72
10,985 28
1,895 84
29,207 16
$61,103
31.103
$30,000
Treasury Department, Register'' s Office^ October 24, 1803.
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STATE OF THE FINANCES.
53
Statement C — Continued.
Estimate showing ivhen the instalments which compose the bahmce due by individuals will become payable.
DISTRICTS.
Remaining due
for 1803.
Becoming- due
in 1804.
Becoming' due
in 1805.
Becoming due
in 1806.
Becoming- due
in 1807.
TOTAL. •
Marietta,
Steubenville. -
Chillicothe, -
Cincinnati,
$1,681 OU
15,187 48
23,349 86
4,162 94
138.158 40
107,035 01
125,019 98
4,601 65d
161,187 65
124,824 65
146,831 89^
2,244 26
89.958 75
30,021 98
60,288 10
773 13i
27,538 82
14,375 50
15,149 09i
$13,463 OOi
416,843 62
291,444 62
370,638 93
$40,218 35A
374.376 33
437,445 85
182,513 09
57,836 55
$1,092,390 I7i
Total sales of Land, from the opening of the Land Offices to 'Mth September, 1803.
Acres. lOOths.
From tiie opening of the Land Offices to 1st November, 1801, - - - 398,646.45
From 1st November, 1801, to 1st November, 1802, ----- 340.009.77
Amount, as above stated, ---".-- 199.080.64
Deduct sales in October, 1802, included in statement ior 1802, - 18,012.21 181,068.4.>
Treasury Department, Register's Office, October 22, 1803.
Total acres, 919,724.65
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
D.
An estimate of the Principal redeemed of the Deljt of the United States, from the 1st October, 1802, to the mh
September. 1803.
On account of the Domestic Debt.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer of the United States, during that
period, according to the quarter yearly statement ot receipts and expenditures,
exclusive of $2,047 48 repaid into the treasury, was , " , " "
Deduct interest, which accrued during the same period, calculated quarter yearly.
Leaves the amount of principal discharged, " ,.,, , ', , .„ \-o.,i'
Payments were made into the treasury, in certificates ot the debt ot the L . St^xtes,
for lands purchased, - ■; ; ; , r ,i • ' .■ i u/
Payments were made to foreign officers, and ot certain parts ot the domestic debt.
On account of the Foreign Debt.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer, exclusive of $108,319 39. repaid
into the treasuiy. including $5,502, received tor damages on bills protested, was.
Deduct interest on one year, - - - **'^?\',!^t' ?,^
Commissions at 1 per cent. - - , ^ - '*'00' ""
Add the difterence between 41 cts. per guilder, and 40, the par
on $2,868,588 7.6,
Deduct damages received,
Amounting to.
28,685 88
$432,786 88
5.502 00
$4,606,352 35
3,399,555 33
2,278,977 16
427,284 88
1,206,797 02
5,343 17
32,868 22
1,851,692 28
$3,096,700 69
Treasury Department, Register's Office, October 22f/, 1803.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
tt
54
FINANCE.
[1803
E.
An estimate of the Principal redeemed of the Debt of the United Stales, from the 1st .^pril, 1801, to 30th Sep-
tember, 1803.
On account of the Domestic Debt.
The payments from tlie Treasury of the United States were as follows:
From 1st April, 1801. to 31st December following, - - - -
From 1st January, 1802, to 31st December tollowing.
From 1st January, 1803, to 30th September tollowing.
Deduct interest which accrued during the above periods, viz:
From 1st April, 1801, to 31st December following, - - $2,633,636 70
From 1st January. 1802, to 31st December loUowing, - 3,451,696 97
From 1st January, 1803, to 30th September tollownig, - 2,538,378 91
Total interest which accrued, calculated on the real amount of principal, at the
several rates of interest, ..----
Paid on account of principal, .-----
Whereof,
From 1st April, 1801, to 31st December following, - - - •
From 1st January, 1802, to 31gt December following.
From 1st January. 1803, to 30th September tollowing,
As above, .------
Payments made in certificates of the debt of the United States, on account of lands
purchased.
From 1st April, 1801, to 31st December following, - - - -
From 1st Januaiy, 1802, to 31st December tollowing.
From 1st January, 1803, to 30th September following.
Payments to foreign ofticers, and for certain parts of the domestic debt.
From 1st April, 1801, to 3Ist December following, - - - -
From 1st January, 1802, to 31st December following.
From 1st January. 1803. to 30th September tollowing.
Payments on account of domestic loans.
From 1st April, 1801. to 31st December following, - - - -
From 1st January, 1802, to 31st December following.
Payments on account of the Dutch debt.
From 1st April. 1801, to 31st December following, - - - -
F/oin 1st January, i802, to 31st December following.
From 1st January, 1803, to 30th Septembei- tollowing,
$3,613,378 65
4,618,021 39
3,033,828 76
11,265,228 80
Interest and commissions, viz:
Fnmi 1st April, 1801, to 31st December following.
From Isl January, 1802, to 31st December following.
From 1st January. 1803, to 30th September following,
Guilders. Dolls.
616,352 10=246,541
1.156.827 10 = 462,731
917.080 = 366,832
To which add —
The dift'erence between 41 cts. per guilder, and 40, the
par on 6,689,779 3 14 ■ - 60,897 79
Deduct therefrom, the dift'erence between 39 and 40 cents
per guilder, on 890,364, •■ - - 8,903 64
1,076,104
57.994 15
Damages received, deduct - - - -
Leaves the total to be deducted for interest and commissions.
1,134,098 15
11,910 78
8,023,712 58
979,741 95
1,166,324 42
495,449 85
3,641,516 23
23,816 58
15,518 49
4,604 59
18,235 66
22,961 76
19.026 21
700,000 00
1,290,000 00
1.306,726 59
3,240,399 25
1,819,386 73
$6,366,512 57
- I 1,122,187 37
Deduct also, certain bills of CKchaiiM, returned under protest for non payment,
and in a way of recovery, but which, not being applied, is deducted —
Guilders. 140,000, cost, ------
Amounting to
S5,244.325 20
$56,000 00
2,641,516 22
43,939 66
60,223 63
1,990.000 00
5,188,325 20
$9,924,004 71
Treasury Department, Register's Office, October 22d. 1803.
JOSEPH NOURSE. Register.
1803.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
55
Note to Statement E.
From tke amount of debt redeemed from the 1st April, 1801, to the 30th Septem-
ber, 1803, amounting, as per this statement, to - - -
Deducting the amount redeemed, from 1st October, 1802, to 30th September, 1803,
amounting, as per statement D, to -
Leaves the amount redeemed, from 1st April, 1801, to 30th September, 1802,
The Secretary of the Treasury, in his re|)ortof the 16th December, 1802, states the
amount redeemed, during the same period, exclusively of 1,287,600 dollars,
bank debt, discharged out of the ni'oceeds of bank, shares, at - -
To which, adding the amount of bank debt thus discharged,
Makes an aggregate of - - -
Making a difference between this statement and that of the Secretary,
Arising as follows, viz.:
I. The Secretary, in his report of December 18, 1801, did not include the follow-
ing items of debt, discharged between the 1st April, and 30th September, 1801,
to wit:
1st. Payments to foreign officers, and on account of certain parts of the domestic
debt, - - , -. . -
2d. Payment on account of the principal of the domestic debt, by the reimburse-
ment of three per cent, on the nominal amount of the six per cent, and deferred
stocks, - - ; - - '..".."
Which payment was exclusively of tiiat to the trustees_of the sinking fund,
of $129,048 83, stated by the Secretary in his report
3d. Payment on account of the foreign debt, arising from his having estimated the
interest accruing during these six months, atone iialfof that tor the calendar
year, viz: - - - - - - 245,980 50
Whilst the real interest accruing during said six months, was - 209,272 00
II. The Secretary, in his report of 16th December, 1802,
1st. Estimates, the interest accrued on the domestic debt, from 1st October, 1801,
to 30th September, 1802, at .... -
By the Register's calculation, it amounted to . - . .
2d. He estimated the deduction on account of rate of exchange and bills in suit,
at less than it really was, -.-..-
III. The Register has inserted in the amount of this estimate, for a debt due to the
United States, paid in stock, . . . . _
1
1
$9,924 004 71
-
3,096,700 69
6,827,304 02
$5,339,886 44
1,287,600 00
-
6,627,486 44
$199,817 58
17,752 23
1
142,271 28
36,708 50
196,732 01
3,470,259 75
3,464,706 29
5,553 46
2,619 22
2,934 24
151 33
$199,817 58
m
FINANGE.
[1803.
Imports from Floridas and Louisiana, for the years ending on 20th September, 1799, 1800, 1801, a?!rf 1803.
SPECIES OF MERCHAXUISE.
pounds,
Value of goods, ad valorem, dolls.
Do. wines, do.
Madeira, sherry, &c. gallons.
All other wines.
Spirits from grain.
Do. other materials,
Do. domestic produce, -
Molasses,
Beer, ale, and porter, -
Teas,
t'oftee.
Chocolate,
Sugar, brown.
Do. white, clayed, -
Do. lump.
Do. candy and loaf.
Candles, tallow,
Do. wax,
Cheese,
Soap,
Pepper,
Pimento,
Tobacco, (say cigars) -
Snuft",
Indigo,
Cotton,
Nails,
Lead ,
Cordage tarred.
Do. untarred.
Twine and packthread,
Salt, glauber.
Do.
Do.
Coal,
Boots,
Shoes,
Cards, wool and cotton, dozens.
Do. playing, - packs.
cwt.
pounds,
bushels,
pairs.
Total value. Bolls.
1799.
60,739
8,306
2,527
240
39,743
8,778
12,011
4
751,512
22,030
262
181
65,016
842,200
53
4,233
507,133
1800.
$26,631
6,748
34
42,579
1,560,849
16
752
4,504
136,257
1,615,265
135
25
5,370
1
904,333
1801.
$43,262
1,463
1,971
122
9,615
448
1,013
6,561
30,623
150
957,169
7,633
2,231
596
897
2,828
82
1,243
5
47,740
2,228,945
242,928
176,286
4,431
548
7
18
956,635
Treasury Department, Register's Office, October 24, 1803.
1803.
$76,268
1,753
5,360
1,099
9,044
35,051
611
1,137
100,934
1,170
1,567,117
9,134
474
208
614
5
65
10,862
1,454
2,193
1,878
21
60,063
1,931,538
2,330
208,427
143,687
2,733
306
1
148
78
595
1,006,314
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
G.
' Value of the Exports of Foreign and Domestic Produce to Floridas and Louisiana, from the Atlantic States, for the
years ending on 30th September, 1799, 1800, 1801, and 1803.
1799.
1800.
1801. 1803.
Foreign.
Domestic.
Foreign.
Domestic.
Foreign.
Domestic.
Foreign.
Domestic.
Massachusetts, -
New York,
Pennsylvania, -
Delaware,
Maryland,
Virginia,
North Carolina, -
South Carolina. -
Georgia,
74,630
3,188,038
331,635
6,340
316,165
96,961
244,449
8,150
5,767
357,101
25,933
6,502
10.928
1,813
31,353
8,527
19,482
928,085
404,806
39,065
193,358
61,903
158,528
13,993
135,663
49,090
4,561
15,657
4,067
2,174
14,235
11,318
215,686
649,477
496,064
9,001
224,389
176
176,001
38,990
33,133
33,335
1,546
5,947
1,307
33,047
233,768
449,519
300,178
5,006
93,998
68,338
14,793
47,819
50,367
19,546
1,773
12,317
1,711
14,124
22,554
Dolls.
3,056,268
447,834
1,795,137
340,663
1,770,794
137,304
1,054,600
170,110
Treasury Department, Register''s Office, October 24, 1803.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1803.]
STATE OF THP] FINANCES.
.57
H.
Exports to Floridas and Louisiana, for the years endiug on the SOth September, 1709, 1800, 1801, and 180-2.
SPECIES OF MERCHANDISE.
Ashes, pot,
Apples, .
Beer, porter, anil cider.
Do. do. do.
Beef, .
Biscuit, or ship bread.
Do.
Barley, .
Bran and siiorts,
Beans,
Butter, .
Boots,
Bricks,
Corn, Indian
Cheese, .
Coffee,
Chocolate,
Cotton, .
Candles, wax.
Do. spermaceti,
Do. tallow, .
Cables and cordage.
Cards, wool and cotton,
Do. playing.
Copper antl brass manufactured
Coaches and other carriages,
Flour,
Fish, dried
Do. pickled
Do. do.
Furniture, household
Flaxseed,
Flax,
Gunpowder,
Hats,
Hams and bacon,
Hairpowder,
Hemp,
Horned cattle,
Horses,
Hogs,
Iron, pig
Do. bar
Do. castings.
Do. manufactured.
Lard,
Leather, ' .
Lead,
Meal, Indian
Mustard,
Medicinal drugs,
Merchandise,
Oil, linseed,
Do. spermaceti,
Do. whale, &c. .
Oats.
Peas,
Pork,
Pitch,
Potatoes,
Rice,
Rosin,
Spices, pepper, .
Do. pimento.
Do. all other,
Spirits, foreign
Do. domestic from foreign
Do. do. from domestic
Shoes and slippers.
Skins and furs, value,
Saddlery,
Starch, .
Soap,
Sugar, brov/n and other clayed
Do. refined
Salt,
Snuff,
Tobacco, manufactured.
Do. unmanufactured.
Tallow, .
Tar,
Turpentine,
Do. spirits of
tons,
barrels,
gallons.
dozen,
barrels,
do.
kegs,
bushels,
do.
do.
pounds,
pairs,
number,
bushels,
pounds,
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
cwt.
dozen,
packs,
dollars,
do.
barrels,
quintals,
barrels,
kegs,
dollars,
bushels,
pounds,
do.
dollars,
pounds,
do.
cwt.
number,
do.
do.
tons,
do.
dollars,
do.
pounds,
do.
do.
bushels,
pounds,
dollars,
dollars,
gallons,
do.
do.
bushels,
do.
barrels,
do.
bushels,
tierces,
barrels,
pounds,
do.
dollars,
gallons,
do.
do.
pairs,
dollars.
do.
pounds,
do.
do.
do.
bushels,
pounds,
do.
hhds.
pounds,
barrels,
do.
gallons,
20
2,881
25,912
2,429
956
80
2,305
21
334
00,056
288
2,690
51,153
2,652
400
4,500
1,782
94,970
1,212
28
4,300
6,908
10.703
1,315
580
998
10,714
16,460
44,082
9,906
20
158
973
40,205
89,199
4,024
824
75
2,614,045
15
960
3,810
287
492
2.805
1,499
20
29,132
70
1,200
78,140
332
321
2,229
160
115
5,520
111.684
4,996
1,993
42,287
56
351
68
1,050
1800.
3,240
7,775
320
726
240
175
10
10
28,998
716
22.439
9.961
27,343
70,491
300
9,605
38,836
76
528
5,267
1,276
4,356
943
150
94
5,893
9,484
27,232
2,560
10
2.477
43,551
37,744
3,197
578
56
4,904
1,525,024
520
876
189
819
909
364
4,511
26
11,588
43.294
5,209
2,234
3,394
745
217,530
3,996
350
9,752
19
500
50
1801.
2.301
7.924
1,019
59
12
5
120
26,766
43
24,000
2,235
43,678
85.737
5,318
1,836,144
14.990
3,394
50.024
1,310
1.238
'6.853
335
28
578
4,835
358
1,778
89,641
520
366
4
2,650
26,429
17,690
2,100
67,930
524
1,681,592
638
6
1.238
12
406
231
6
23,489
18.631
6,099
3,547
20,635
3,852
3,429
71,493
11,833
300
1,825
71.892
1.086
1802.
2,258
14,351
1.157
501
131
584
31
51,372
140
139.300
39,288
43,208
42,669
5,157
1,210,080
55
1,399
24.031
4,943
168
261
1,177
5,074
170.093
380
489
163
27.559
5
130
846
3,565
472,554
4,299
3,530
236
100
310
28
13,421
45,510
166,003
9,092
18.192
1,181
958,299
1,935
634
692
316
9,441
13
2.816
356
80
850
250
2,751
10.556
1.212
32.699
943
9.630
2,212
117,469
4,605
4,107
80
5,751
1,811
1,837
476
98
95
58
FINANCE.
[1803.
H — Continued.
SPECIES OF MERCHANDISE.
1799.
1800.
1801.
1802.
Tea, Bohea, • • • pounds.
Do. Souchdng, iic. . . ■ < «'•
Do. Hyson, .... do.
Do. other green, ... do.
Wax, . . - . • do-
Wines, Madeira, . . • gallons.
Do. all other, . • • do.
Do. bottled, . • • dozen.
Wood, strives and heading, . . number,
Do. shingles, ... do.
Do. hoops and poles, . • do.
Do. boards, plank, &c. . . feet.
Do. all manufactures of, . . dollars,
2,100
3,850
1,478
75
16,627
7,296
313,615
7,831
124,850
14,000
83,600
432,805
4,938
2,231
553
8,664
737
2,911
919
216,975
5,559
99,359
6,000
23,445
374,642
1,424
949
7,552
200
4,998
542
95,516
1,559
4,500
60,000
953
2,040
1,378
4,327
3,587
500
1,246
138,807
2,277
34,500
5,000
82,166
1,086
Total value, . Dollars,
3,504,092
2,035,789
3,032,840
2,821,354
Treasury Department, Register's Office, October iA, 1803.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
8th Congress.]
No. 201.
[1st Session.
REMISSIO'N OF DUTIES.
communicated to the house of representatives, NOVEMBER 14, 1803.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchill, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition
of William McAuley and John McJimsey, in behalf of the ministers and elders of the Associated Reformed
Church, in North America, made the following report:
The petitioners state, that, contemplating the establishment of a seminary'for instructing young men in Christian
theology, they have imported a collection of books for the sole use of the library of their seminary; their value is two
thousand three hundred and sixty-three dollars, and they have been entered at the custom house in New York.
The petitioners hope, that, from the encouragement ot Christian literature. Congress may remit the duties payable
thereon, in consideration of the infancy of the institution, and the smallness of the funds.
To allow the praj^er of this petition, would, in the opinion of the committee, involve the Legislature in an act of
partiality, or render it necessary to exempt from impost, by a general provision, all books of instruction for young
men who destine themselves for the Christian ministry. But, while a sincere regard is shown for this species of
literature, it ought to be remembered that the Government must be supported, under which those excellent studies
may prosper; and that, to this great end, the friends and promoters of that noble cause have never incurred the
suspicion of unwillingness to contribute their moderate proportion.
The committee feel a persuasion that the petitioners ought to have no objection to render unto the Government
the same duties which their fellow citizens of all other denominations pay, and that they would rather make an
exertion to raise a little more money for tiiis purpose, than implicate the Government in the charge of favoritism, by
allowing to them, what is refused to the people, generally, or of inducing it to surrender the impost upon all similar
importations of books, by an universal regulation.
It is, therefore, submitted, that the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition.
8th Congress.]
No. 202.
[1st Session.
DRAWBACK.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, NOVEMBER 14, 1803.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchill, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the memo-
rial of Thomas Ketland, of the City of Philadelphia, made the following report:
The committee, on inquiry, learn that the petitioner, a merchant and citizen, purchased a foreign built ship, in
partnership with two other persons, stated to be also citizens. The vessel was bought in June, 1799, in London,
and sailed, in the ensuing September, for Philadelphia; during her passage she was damaged in an action with a
French ship of war, and obliged to repair to Lisbon, in distress. By this misfortune she was detained so long, that
she did not reach the river Delaware until May 4th, 1800. Afterwai'd, to wit, in July, 1800, she was despached on
a voyage to Batayia, whence she returned in June, 1801, with a cargo of sugar and coffee. It is stated that the
property of the said ship, called the Washington, has never been changed, except by the death of one of the original
partners, and that the title now remains entirely in the two survivors.
Such being the historv and title of the ship, the following difficulty arose on the subject of a drawback, which
the owners expected on the Batavian sugar and coffee, the whole of which they, afterwards, shipped in other vessels
to Europe. They calculated on receiving the whole of the drawback, with the customary abatement of two and
a half per cent. They were disapointed, and the reason , of their disapointment was this. On the 13th of May,
1800, an act had been passed, nearly two months previous to the sailing of the ship, by which it was directed that
no part of the a(Wt7«o/ia/ (/wiies, payable on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported m foreign ships, should be
entitled to drawback on exportation. The collectors construed this section to include all unregistered vessels
1803.] REMISSION OF FORFEITURES.
59
helon^ngto citizens of the United States, wlucli, on the 13th of May, 1800. wpre not furnished with sea-letters
The slnp Washington, havnig not any such document, the drawback of the addilional ten per cent., on the duties
imposed upon the sugar and coftee, was refused, upon the construction that thev had been imported in a forei-'n
built ship, not having the customary sea- letter, iS:c. ' *'
Congress, afterward, by an act passed Mth April, 180-2, enacted that the statute of May 13th, 1800, should not
be considered to operate upon unregistered vessels, owned by citizens of the United Stales at the time of the pass-
ing thereof; provided such ships or vessels possessed a sea-letter, or otlier regular documents issued from a custom
iiouse, in the United States, proving such vessel to be American property.
The unfortunate case of the petitioner was not embraced in this liberal and retrospective regulation, and he
now applies to the National Legislature to allow him the drawback on the addilional duty, as would have been
allowed, if the ship Washington had been duly provided with a sea-letter.
On this view of the facts, the committee beg leave to remark, that, as the act of 1800 was passed on the 13th
of May, and the ship did not sail for Batavia until July following, there was time enough, alter the passin" of tiie
act, for the owners to have procured a sea-letter, and every other document, before the "day of her departure; that
they did not take care to provide their ship with all the needful papers in due season, is their own lache,and not the
fault of the Government. It is believed, the act of April. 1803, did not mean to extend its remedial operation, and
to retrospect any further than the 13th of May, 1800; and the petitioner's case not coming within the limitation and
description thus specified, there does not seem to be even an equitable claim on the Uovernment for the drawback
of the additional duties; wherefore, the committee submit their opinion, that the prayer of the petition ought not to
be granted.
8th Congress.] No. 203. [1st Session.
REMISSION OF FORFEITURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, NOVEMBER 25, 1B03.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchii.l, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, on the petition of Charles D'Wolfe,
of Bristol, in the State of Rhode Island, made the following report:
The petitioner, on the 5th of June. 1799, became bound as principal to the United States in an obligation, in a
penalty of 4,128 dollars, to be void on the condition of exporting duly abroad fifty eight hogsheads one tierce and
eighteen barrels of domestic distilled spirits: this was executed in the common form directeci by the act of March,
1791. He gave another bond, on the 23d of August. 1799, for securing the fair exportation of one hundred and seven-
ty-three hogsheads two tierces and six barrels of domestic distilled spirits, in the penalty of $13,731 (17 to be
forfeited in case of non-performance. He alleges that the conditions nullifying the said two bonds have been
complied with, by exporting the spirits in the schooner Lucy, and the snow Fair Eliza, to the coast of Africa, and
unlading and landing them there, and not unshipping or putting them ashore in any part of the United States.
The certificates of landing of this New England rum in Africa were not subscribed by foreign consignees or ven-
dees, as they ought to have been, according to the strict provisions of law. but by the captains in their capacity ol" con-
signees. These were accompanied by attestations of foreign merchants in their favor, and by confirmatory affidavits
of some of the persons on board the vessels; neither consul, nor other public agent of theUnited States, nor Ameri-
can merchants, were to be found in the settlements to which these voyages were made.
Without stating what species of traffic they engaged in, the petitioner alleges that, from the nature and great
variety of it, joined to the illiterate and barbarous chaiactcr of the inhabitants who bought the rum that certificates
minutely correct, according to the requisition of the statute, were not, and could not be procured.
Such certificates, as could be obtained were, in due time, exhibited to the collector of the customs in Newport.
The collector, aware of their informality, forwarded, as was iiisduty, a statement of the facts to the then Comptroller
of the Treasury.
The Comptroller decided, after examination of the case, that the matters set forth in the certificate of landing
abroad were unsatisfactory: but, in the exercise of that latitude of discretion officially allowed hiin, he would j)er-
mit the petitioner to adduce supplementary proof. If the petitioner had parted with the rum for a valuable con-
sideration, it would be easy for him to tell what the consideration was: by exhibiting an invoice or manifest of the
return cargo, it was presumed that all doubts might have been dispelled from th.e Comptroller's mind, and an
order obtained for cancelling the export bonds. The petitioner, however, to this day, has imposed upon himself the
strictest silence upon this head.
The bonds thus remaining in force, the attorney for the district of Rhode Island was, sometime thereafter, directed
to put several similarly circumstanced, with these of the petitioner, in suit. Actions were, accordingly, commenced
in the district courts of that State. In the course of the trial, the defendants attempted to support theii- plea of
performance of the condition of their bonds, hy parole testimony and common law evidence: they were informed by
the court that this was an issue under the revenue law, and that the proof must conform to the stature strictly.
The judge declared that, of the points decitled in suits upon expi>rfation-bonds. among others, were these: that pleas
might be but in by the defendants as in other suits: that, in issues joined, a plea of performance could only be substan-
tiated by evidence conforming to the statutes, and by no other kinil: that, if the evidence conforms to the statutes,
the jury ought to find for the defendants, even in opposition to the decision of the Comptroller; but. ifthe evidence
does not conform to the statutes, the Comptroller has the exclusive power of discharging the bond:and his judgiuent,
in cases of the kind then depending, was final and conclusive. Unlurnished with statute evidence, and unable to
resort to collateral and circuinforaneous testimony, the defendent was unable to make proof to the jury of the per-
formance of the condition of his bond, and, of couise, a veidict was found for the plaintiff".
Previous to the proceeding to execution, a petition was presented to the Comptroller, piaying that he would direct
the bonds to be cancelled, or suits to be withdrawn, or grant other relief. It will be proper to observe, that all the
proceedings, hitherto, had been had under the direction of the late Comptroller; but this petition was addressed to the
present one. Mr. Duvall returned for answer, "that the case of the petitioners having been decided by his predeces-
sor, the subject was not then considered as open to investigation; and it appeared to liim a proper subject for legis-
lative deliberation." This reply is accompanied with a note in writing, that there is a similarily of circumstances
in the cases of William Gardner, Constant Tabor, and Samuel Martin, who are sureties in other bonds mentioned
in their petitions, which were referred to this committee, by order of the House, on the first instant.
Such having been the series of proceedings in the collector's office, in the Comptroller's department, and in the
district court, the petitionernow craves mercy, and exoneration from the penalty of his bonds, from the Legislature of
his country.
The committee have abstracted this narrative as concisely as possible from a volume of papers and docnments.
A considerable part of these has been already distributed in print, and to these, once for all, they make a general
reference. A variety of details, not comprehended in this report, may be seen there.
There does not appear to have been partiality, passion, or interestedness, in any part of the proceedings before
the Comptroller or district judge. On the contrary, in endeavoring to come at the truth, amidst obscure papers, cover-
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ill" mercantile transactions on the coast of Aliica,ltliese officers appear to have acted with so much independence and
intelli<'ence, that there does not appear to be a call for any revision, or, far less, a censure of their acts by Congress.
To^reverse the upright proceedings of those officers who interpret and execute the revenue laws, ought not to be
attempted but with caution. If the citizens of the United States voluntarily engage in a commerce beset with the diffi-
culties stated by the petitioners, they ought not to blame the Government or its officers for the embarrassments and
losses thev suffer.
Thercular course of proceeding for the petitioner, if dissatisfied with the decision of the district judge, would
seem to ha\e been by applying to a higher court for a correction of the error, if any had been committed, unless the
doctrine should be deemed sound, that, in the petitioner's case, and in the others of a_ similar nature, the Comp-
troller's decision on the weight of the evidence, and the mode of conducting the trial, is final.
On tiu' whole, the committee do not find sufficient cause for legislative interference inthe petitioner's behalf.
The following resolution is, therefore, respectfully submitted to the House:
Jiesolved, Tliat the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition, with the papers accompanying the same.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Bepresentatives of the United States in Congress assembled, the peti-
tion of Charles D" Wolfe, of Bristol, in the State of Rhode Island, merchant, respectfully represents:
Thac your petitioner was bound, as principal to the United States, in a bond dated the 5th of June, 1799, in a pen-
ally of lour thousand one hundred and twenty-eight dollars, the condition of said bond being for the due exportation
abroad, of fifty-eight hogslieads one tierce and eighteen barrels of domestic distilled spirits, according to the law of
March 3d, 1791, viz. That il' the said spirits, the danger of the seas and enemies excepted, should be really exported
to, and laiiiled in, some port or place without the limits of the United States, and should not be unshipped from on
board the ship or vessel whereupon the same were laden for exportation, within the said limits, or any ports or
iiarbors of tlie United States, nor landed in any other part of the same, shipwreck or other unavoidable accident
excepted, then the above mentioned obligation tobe void, otherwise, to remain in full force and virtue. That he
likew ise became responsible to the United States, as principal, in another bond, for the penalty of thirteen thousand
seven hundred and thirty-one dollars and sixty- seven cents, which bond was dated the 30th August, 1799, and was
with condition for the ex'portation and delivery abroad of one hundred and seventy-three hogsheads two tierces and
six barrels of domestic distilled spirits. Now, your petitioner would represent, that he has fully and faithfully com-
plied with the condition of said bonds, and has exported said spirits to, and landed them on, the coast of Africa, and
that the said spirits were not unshipped from on board the schooner called the Lucy, and the snow called the Fair
Eliza, whereupon the same were laden for exportation, within the limits, or any port or harbors, of the United
States, nor re-landed in any part of the same. Your petitioner would further represent that, of such his performance
of the conditions of said bonds, manifold proofs and documents have been produced, within the time limited by law,
to the collector of the port of Newport, tlie port of exportation, which proofs, though satisfactory and convincitig,
and substantially in conformity to the proof required by law, were, nevertheless, in some merely formal points, defec-
tive; and the bonds having been sued, and the evidence, on account of its informality, not being permitted to pass to
the jury, judgments have been rendered against your petitioner.
Now, your petitioner would represent, that the rejection of the proofs and dccuments above mentioned, and the
consequent rendering of the said judgments, were not by reason of any defect imputed to them as rational evidence,
nor by reason of any impeachment ot their truth and validity, but solely by reason of certain minute variations in
them, originating in unavoidable accident, from the forms required. That such is the natuie of the trade, the great
variety, together with the illiterate and suspicious barbarity of the inhabitants of the country to whom the spirits
were sold, tiiat certificates minutely correct, according to "the requisition of the statute, were not, and could not be
procured. That there is no suggestion against the good faith of your petitioner, no fraud is charged or suspected,
and the fact of a fair and true exportation of the sai<l spirits is admitteil by the officers of Government,: and as the
present Comptroller of the Treasury has intimated an opinion favorable to your petitioner, and recommended his
case as a proper subject for legislative deliberation and relief, and lias suspended the executions in these suits for the
purpose of atlbrding an opportunity to obtain the same, your petitioner therefore prays that the said bonds may be
directed to be cancelled, or discharged, the amount of said judgments to be remitted to him, or such other relief
extended to him as to Congress may seem meet and proper, and Tie, as in duty bound, will ever pray.
CHARLES D'WOLFE.
8th Congress.] No, 204. [1st Session.
FISHING BOUNTY.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, NOVEMBER 25, 1803.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchili,, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the peti-
tion of sundry inhabitants of the town of New Shoreham, in the State of Rhode Island, made the following
report:
The petitioners (one hundred and five in number) state, that they are inhabitants of Block Island, belonging to
the commonwealth of Rhode Island, and principally engaged in the cod fishery, for nine months in the year. Owing
to the bleak situation of the land they iiiliabit, and the high surf by which it is almost incessantly assailed, they
pursue their occupation in small craft, during the day, and returning on shore at night, haul their boats above the
reach and fury of the waves.
The number of these boats is stated to be from thirty to forty, and under the burthen often tons; the number of
fishermen, nearly two hundred; and the quantity of fish taken, annually, is from ten to fifteen thousand quintails;
of these, about half the quantity is barrelled and pickled, and the other half dried.
By the first section of the act, concerning certain fisheries of the United States, and for the regulation and
government of the fishermen employed therein, there is paid a bounty on the tonnage of vessels employed in the
fisheries; wliich bounty is intended as a commutation and equivalent for the drawback of the duties paid on the
salt used in preserving such dried fish. There are different rates of bounty on boats and vessels, from five to thirty
tons and upwards. By the 83d section of the collection law, it is provided that, tor pickled fish, exported, there
shall be paid thirty cents a barrel, in lieu of a drawback upon the salt employed.
As the existing law does embrace all boats of more than five tons, and the petition does state their boats to be
under ten tons, it is to be presumed that a considerable number of their boats are already on a footing with the boats
of the other parts of the Union; but the petitioners are desirous of procuring the same advantage to boats under five
tons. This is what your coinmittee do not think eligible, as it would be attended with more trouble than emolu-
ment: neither can your committee agree to allow them a bounty on dried fish, because, if the measure is not gene-
ral, it would open a door to frauds on the revenue: therefore, concluding that it would be more proper for the peti-
tioners to employ boats ot the burthen contemplated by law, than for Government to legislate for boats of smaller
size, the following resolve is submitted, to wit:
That it is not expedient to make provision, by law, for allowing the petitioners a bounty for dried fish, caught
in boats of smaller capacity than five tons.
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8th Congress.] No^ 205. [1st R^issioN.
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF LOANS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVKS, DECEMBER 8, 1803.
Mr. John Randolph, Jr. from the Committee of Ways and Means, who were instructed to inquire into the expedi-
ency of discontinuing the office of Commissioner of Loans, in the different States, made the followins; report:
That, conceiving this establishment may be considered as a part of the contract between the public and its
creditors, wliich is contained in the act " making provision for the debt of the United States,"' passed (he Itii tlay
of August, 1790; believing that the abolition of the loan offices, by impeding the facility of transferrins (he debt, may
tend, in some degree, to impaiiits value: unwilling to advise a measure which may, in any manner, however remote
affect the public creclit, or which may be construed into a breach of the public faith, the committee respectfully re-
commend the following resolution:
Resolved, That it is inexpedient to discontinue the office of Commissioner of Loans in the several States.
8th Congress.] No. 206. [ist Session.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO MANUFACTURES.
OOMiMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 9, 1803.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, the memorial of the subscribers,
artisans and manvfaeturers of Philadephia, respeclfully showeth:
That in every country there is an inseparable connexion betwixt the mamifacturiiig and (he duties on foreign
merchandise, insomuch, that some of the greatest statesmen have made the im|)osts a political engine, to be used for
the introduction or protection of the arts: for, as Rousseau observes, in his " Political Economy,''' " It belongs only
to the real statesman to elevate his views, in the imposition of taxes, above the mere object of the finances, Imd to
transform those burthens into useful regulations."
After the peace, and during the Confederation, the confusion that reigns in (hat branch of finance, by each State
having different objects in view, rendered the manufiicturing interest, at that time, precarious and uncertain. Since
the adoption of the constitution, and that the imposts have been transferred to the Kederal Government, it is to the
wisdom of Congress alone that your memorialists have to look up for protection.
It is with deep concern, however, that your memorialists have to represent, that, during the long period, from
the peace which terminated our Revolutionary war, to the present time, they have seen the wealth of the nation sent
to foreign countries, to purchase a thousand articles which can be as well manufactured at home; and of which, na-
ture has abundantly supplied us with the raw materials.
Among that immense number of articles, even of the first necessity, manufactured for the United States by
foreign nations, theie are very few that could not be produced by our ow"ii citi/.ens, upon equal terms, if they were
not prevented by some of the following reasons: 1st. Foreign "fashion. 2d. Our markets being constantly over-
stocked with foreign goods. 3d. The unjust competition which we are obliged to sustain with foreign manufac-
turers. 4th. The expense necessarily attending the commencement of complicated manufactories. And, Sthly, Du-
ties injudiciously laid on raw materials, or goods partially manufactured. On each of these your memorialists beg
leave to state, what ha^- come within their own knowledge and observation. And,
1st. The articles that are affected by foreign fashion, are jjrincipally clothing, and more especially fabrics of
cotton. Our manufacturers of that article, in the trials that have already been made, find it impossible to keep pace
with tlie changes introduced by the new patterns from foreign nations; they are, therefore, confined to those articles
which bear very little profit, for which low wages are given; and have continually the mortification of seeing them-
selves excluded from the most profitable branclies of the trade, and their goods rejected by the citizens of America,
as unfashionable.
3d. Our stores being constantly glutted with foreign goods, is another very great obstruction to an incipient or
even an established manufitcture. The greater part of the manufactures, of which iron, silk, wool, cotton, or fiax,
are the raw materials, ought to be established in the interior of the country, where provisions, house rent, and fuel,
are cheap; it is, therefore, necessary that there should be a middle man betwixt the consumer and the manufac-
turer, that the latter may not waste his time in seeking for customers: these are the store keepers, w holesale or re-
tail, who inhabit the towns and sea ports. Now, it is evident, that, if a foreign manufacturer shall be permitted to
keep these people with a constant supply of goods, and give then\ long credit, it will be impossible for the citizen,
with a small capital, to persuade the store keeper to purchase his goods for ready money; and if he applies immedi-
ately to the consumer, tlie time that he wastes, in a country where the population is diffused, forces him to demand
an extraordinary price, or fix himself in a large town, where house rent, fuel, &c. eat up the profits of his labor.
3d. The competition that the manufacturingcitizensof the United States are, by the laws of the country, obliged
to sustain with the maimfacturers of a foreign nation, is, in the opinion of your memoralists. unjust, inasmuch as
the finished articles of our infant manufactures, produced from raw materials found in the United States, such as
works of copper, iron, lead, earth, glass, cotton, wool, wood, fur, btme, hoi'n, and leather, are generally, either pro-
hibited in foreign countries, or duties imposed far greater than is paid on the like goods coming into the United
States; so that there is no encouragement to attempt to excel foreign manufacturers: for. in spite of the greatest ex-
ertions, still the consumption must be confined to the United States. If any difference were to be made betwixt
two competitors, it ought to be in favor of the weakest; and an infant manufacture nmst have some protection, to
enable it to contend with an old establishment. Your memorialists are, however, under the painful necessity of
stating, that, in the United States, the reverse of this takes place. In several instances, especially in hats, shoes,
paper, and saddlery, manufactures which have arrived to as high perfection as in any country, in spite of foreign
competition; they are, however, not permitted into (he country of our competitors, while theirs are still admitted
here, and gain sometimes a temporary advantage over our manufacturers, which they are not able to recover for
many years, owing to a fluctuation in the price of manual labor, or of the raw material, or the necessaries of life.
But to whatever state of perfection our mainifiictures may arrive, and however low we may be enabletl to sell them,
we never can contend svith our competitors in their own markets, or put them to temporary inconveniency, be-
cause they totally prohibit us from their markets. And in those manufactories which require great capitals, and a
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combination of talents, our competitors in foreign countries have us altogether at their mercy: or rather, the word
competitor is perversion of the term; for, wherever one party is laid prostrate at the feet of the other, there is an end
to competition.
4th. The next obstacle is the expense necessarily attending the commencement of complicated manufactories.
Where an article must pass through the hands of several ingenious artists, before it is fit for the market, the expense
of collecting tiio<e artists must be considerable. The time, too. that is taken up to bring die materials from a raw state
to be fit for sale, must reejuire an additional capital, wiiich no man would risk, unless the consumption of his fellow-
citi/-ens were secured to him. and. at the same time, defended from every species of competition, but what he can
see, and wliose strength he can measure, (viz:) with his fellow citizens only. If an insidious foe is liable to come
upon him in the dark, and in the guise of fashion, it would be the extreme of folly to venture his capital.
otii. Your memorialists conceive, that the injudicious imposition of duties on raw materials, or goods partially
manufactured, and in some cases a freedom from duty, er|ually injurious to the arts, merit the attention of Congress.
Among the first, may be reckoned, rags for making paper, the bark of the cork tree, &c. and among the latter, wire
of all kinds, as being an article for which (he United States ought not to depend on a foi'eign country, especially as
iron of the best kind is found here in abundance.
It is a position, th it will n'lt be denied by the greatest enemies to domestic manufacturing, that, as soon as any
particular branch shall be established, foreign goods of the same kind ought to be prohibited or discouraged; and
this is certainly the case with every manufactory of leather and fur: and yet your memorialists would be glad to know
by what mode of reasoning it c;n be made to appear, that the hatter antl shoemaker, who have spent their youth in
acquiring those arts, should, every five or six years, be ruined by an excessive importation of Ibreign hats or shoes,
which perhaps may be the remaining estate of some European bankrupt.^
The enemies to the manufacturing system have, at diffiirent times, brought forward objections, which, to men fuHy
acquainted with that branch of industry, hardly deserve notice; but, as there are others, with the best intentions,
who are true iiiends to flic prosperity of these States, who may be led away by these specious objections, or rather
imaginary obstacles, we shall mention them, not with any intention of entering into a serious refutation, but only to
shew their insignificance. 1st. They say "■ this country is too j/omn^' to begin the manufactory of clothing for the
citizens." In the progress of every original country, (colonies excepted) the manufactory of clothing has always
preceded every thing else, even agriculture itself. But your memorialists cannot help expressing their opinion, that
agriculture and the manufacturing arts ought neither to precede or be behind each other: that they were destined
for mutual protection and support; of which the history and present state of all nations bear ample testimony. The
flourishing state of ;:griculture must always be in proportion to the population: and population, on any given terri-
tory, IS in proportion to the manufacturing arts, or the kind ot labor in which the people are employed. Already,
in some parts of the New England .States, emigration is necessary to carry off the superabundant population; and it
would be an injustice done to the land holders of that part of the Union, if they were prevented from pursuing that
line of industry, which, by preserving the population to the State, would enhance the value of their property. And
we have no hesitatiim in saying, that it will be bad policy indeed, when the United States shall retard the pros-
perity of the most ancient and most populous States, for no other reason than that the new States are not equally
forward in point of population, agriculture, &c. There is no fact better authenticated than this, that several of the
States have, from a multiplicity of causes, fiir outstripped others in the progress towards that state of society in
which all the three great branches of national industry are combined, viz. agriculture, manufactures, and com-
merce; and it is equally true, that not one of them have been permitted to exert the force of their faculties, or call
forth the industry of tlieir citizens, but have been uniformly retarded and checked in their career, by United
States' policy, and its fiscal regulations. In the great towns, we see all the evils attendant on luxury — such as pride,
idleness, and dissipation, without any of the benefits and advantages, which, by political writers, have been ascribed
to it: as, that it makes the rich contribute to the ingenious poor; calls forth fcilents, and circulates the wealth of
a nation. But no such good can attend luxury in America: instead of circulating the wealth of the nation, it trans-
fers it to fiireign Powers, and gives them the sinews of war, only to menace our peace and disturb ourtranquillity.
It has been, also, objected to manufactures, " that they would retard or prevent the po()ulation of the Western
wilderness." As if the prosperity of the citizens, in old established situations, were to be sacrificed to new projects
and land speculators. Every migration must be a loss, and not a gain, to the American nation at large. What the
Western States gain, the Eastern lose, and so far there is a balance; and the real loss is in die act of migration:
the trouble, the change of climate, and a thousand other inconveniences, which, in a national scale, must be a loss.
The health of the citizens has been considered as in danger by the sedentary life of manufacturers; but your
memorialists know of no manufactory which can be called a sedentary employment, except the clerks necessary to
keep the accounts; and, as far as it regards them, the objection will apply to merchants as well as manufacturers.
It is true, in foreign countries, where the Government, the law, and the employer, are all in combination, or rather
conspiracy, against the employed, poverty, and its concomitant, disease, must be very fre((uent among the people em-
ployed, not only in manufactories, but among the peasantry or cultivators of the ground: and to whatever deplora-
ble condition artisans may be reduced, in these Governments, the cultivators of the soil are still worse: for, to every
other species of misery, ignorance must also be added.
Objections have been also made to arts and manufactories, on account of the supposed lucr, which is said to be
found in manufacturing towns. A considerable number of your memorialists have seen the manufacturing towns of
Europe, and are convinced that the greatest poition of virtue is to be found there; and that ten times the number
of crimes are committeil near courts and in seaports, that are committed in manufacturing towns. In a word, if we
may judge from the state of society in Europe, artisans and manufacturers, oppressed as they are, are, nevertheless,
the most virtuous and the most intelligent class in civil society. In a letter from Mr. Colquohoun, of London, to
Mr. Eddy, of New York, author of the treatise on the prisons of that city, we find the following observations:
"From the lacts you have disclosed, relative to the criminal offences committed in the city of New York, I am in-
duced to enlarge upon this subject. They appear to me to be of a magnitude to excite a considerable degree of
alarm, with respect to the degree of criminality in the American towns, inasmuch as it would appear, that they
greatly exceed the larcenies and misdemeanors committed in towns in Great Britain, of an equal or even a greater
population; and, although I have not had an opportunity of ascertaining the fact, I have an impression on my
mind that the annual convictions in the whole of Scotland, where population approaches two millions of people, are
short of those which take place yearly in the State of New York."
The last objection that we shall notice, is, " That Government ought not to grant any special privilege or pro-
tection to any part or portion of the national industry, more than to another; and if any manufactory will not take root
of itseK, It shows it is not fit for our climate or state of society, and ought not to be cultivated here." To which
your memorialists beg leave to answer, that this objection can only hold good in the case of a simple manufactory,
which IS begun and finished by the ingenuity of one man, and where the market for the ready sale of the article is
at hand, and does not require the interposition of the merchant to dispose of it, at a distance fiom the manufactory;
but, in all complicated arts, where a combination of skill, and a combination of capital, too, is absolutely necessary,
It will be found, that this never has, and we presume never will be, obtained, but by the fostering care of Government.
And. i( we inquire what other nations have done in similar circumstances, we shall find, that those who have given
the greatest enci.uragement to the complex manufactories, have been the most successful, the most wealthy, and
pov.-erfnl; and, although the English Government has always been unwilling to let her artisans know that it was
to them she owed her greatness, and has insidiously ascribed it to her na\'y, to her commerce, to her insular situa-
tion, to her sod, to her climate, to the constitution of her (iovernment, and a number of other secondary or auxili-
ary causes, your memorialists are convinced that she is indebted for her greatness and power to the well directed
industry of her artisans and manufacturers; and your memorialists, it is hoped, will not be blamed for trespassing
on ttie time of your honorable body, by shewing what that nation has done for her manufactories.
By the statute 3 Ed. iV. c. I, no merchant or other person shall bring into the kingdom, to be sold within the
realm, any of the following goods, viz. woollen cloths, laces, ribbons, silk in any wise embroidered, sadtlles, stir-
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lups, harness, things wrouglit of tawed leather, shoes, hats, locks of any kinti, &c. &c., upon pain to forfeit the same
as often as they may be found in the hands of any person, to be sold, lialf to the king and lialf to the seizer. This
statute was confirmed by 19 Hen. VIl. c. '21. And, upon consideration that white ashes, made within the realm,
are very necessary for the making of soap and saltpetre, and foi- whitening of linen cloth, and scouring of woollen,
&.C. therefore, it is enacted tiiat no person shall ship, or carry beyond sea, any white ashes, on pain of forfeiting sir:
shillings and eight pence for every bushel: :i Kd. VI. c. 26. And to preserve the wool — rams. lambs,or sheep, aVive,
are prohibited to be carried out of the realm, upon pain that every oHi-nder shall, foi- the first offence, lose all his
goods, and also sufter one year's imprisonment, and have his left hand cut off: 8 Eli'/., c. 3. And the statute 13
Char. II. c. 3-2, ordains tiiat no person shall export any sheep, or wool, yarn made of wool, >vo(>I fiocks, or fuller's
earth, on pain of lorl'eiture, &c. And, fi)r the protectiosi of manufactures of leather, it is enacted by tiie 13 and 14
Char. II. c. 7, that no person shall carry out ot England, the skins oi- hides, tanned or unfanncd, of any ox, steer,
bull, cow, or calf, under a penalty of .500 pounds. And the statutes 13 and 11 Char. II. c. It), piolubits the impor-
tation of card wire, or iron wire employed in making wool cards: that no part of their woolK-n maiuifactoiy might
depend upon foreign nations. And for encouraging the manufactories of the kingdom, it is enacted, by tlie statute 11
and 12 Wm. III. c. 10, that all wrought silks. Bengals, and stutts,()f (he manufacture ot Persia. China, or the East
Indies, and all printed, stained, and dyed calicoes, which shall be imported, shall not be worn in the kingdom: but
shall be entered and carried to ware houses appointed by the commissioners of the customs, in order for exportation,
and not taken thence, but on security given that they shall be exported. It was by such protecting statutes, and a
multitude of others, that England created her extensive inanulactories, which multiplied the objects of commerce,
and laid the foundation of that navy, which, at this day, gives laws to the maritime world. And an English author,
who wrote upon the trade of that nation fi)rty years ago, says, " What is of the utmost consequence to England, is^
that, by laying higii duties, we are always able to check the vanity of our people, in their extreme fondness for wear-
ing exotic manufactories: for, if it were not for this restraint, as our neighbors give much less wages to their work-
men than we do, and, consequently, can sell cheaper, the Italians, the French, and the Dutch, would have c(m-
tinued to pour upon us their silks, paper, hats, donggets stuftis, and even Spanish woollen cloths: for they have the
wool of that country as cheap as we, and are beccmre masters of that business, by the great encouragement they
have given to able workmen from other countries to settle with them; and, thereby, have prevented the growth of
tiiose manufactories amongst us, and so might have reduced us to t/ie lotv cf^talc ire icere in before Iheir estabUsh-
ment; and, therefore, it will be a maxim, to be observed by all prudent Governments, who are capable of manufac-
turing within themselves, to lay sucli duties on the foreign as may favor their own, and discourage the importation
of any of the like sorts from abroad."
If other nations, as Spain, Portugal, Naples, &c. have neglected their manufactories, and, consequently, hold
only a second or third rank among the nations of Europe, it would ill become the United States, to follow their ex-
ample. In this particular we should rather imitate Enghuid or France, without, however, making the source of
riches a rod of oppression, as tiiey have done: and, notwithstanding artisans are greatly oppressed there, whatever
of republicanism is to be found in their constitutions, is to be ascribed to them: for in all ages the peasantry h;'.ve
been too ignorant to understand their rights, and too remote from each other to be able to wiuistand op{)ression.
It is, however, conceded by some, '" that coarse goods, and articles of the first necessity, ought to be manufac-
tured here, while fine goods, and articles of luxury, ought to be imported from abroad;" which is much the same as
to say, that foreign manufacturers ought to be employed in the most beneficial branches of our consumption, and the
citizens should be contented with the inferior kinds of labor.
If this be nut the meaning of our opponents, then it must be inferred, either that our citizens want genius to per-
form the finer arts, or that they are despised in the United States. It is a fact, however, of perfect notoriety, that
there are more fine goods of every manufactory used in the towns of America, than in those of the same size in Euiope;
and also, that our citizens do not want talents to execute, or genius to contrive, any thing that may be required of
them, and for which they shall have due encouragement. Among the members even|of this society, if we except china
ware, it would be almost impossible to mention an article in use here, that could not be made by one or other of
them. It is true, that many of them are employed out of their proper line of business, and in occupations far be-
neath their genius or talents. Your memorialists cannot, therefore, be blamed for their opinion, that it would be
more profitable to the nation to employ those people in teaching the rising generation those arts, than to continue
purchasing foreign goods: and also, that the best and most profitable parts of the labor, ought to be given to the citi-
zens; and the coarse or inferior branches, reserved for foreign nations.
But it has been said, that high duties ought not to be laid, because we have not at present a sufficient number of
hands to supply the United States. This only shews the necessity of protecting duties, which, alone, can give en-
couragement to men of genius to pursue complex and difficult manufactories; and that no length of time would ever
produce a sufficient number of hands witliout it.
Having answered, as brieliy as possible, some of the objections of our opponents, and shown what another great
nation did fiir the arts, during their infancy, in that country, your memorialists beg leave to state some of tlie efiiicts
likely to be produced from an union of the three great branches of national industry, agriculture, manufactures, and
commerce; in which it will be seen, that each of them would receive an additional impulse by such an union. And
first, of agriculture.
It has been already observed, that the state of agriculture is always in proportion to population. This is evident
from a view of the price of land, which decreases in the compound ratio of its intrinsic worth, and its distance from
the centre of a town, or the populous part of a country. But agriculture alone, will never concentrate the popula-
tion, so as to form a town of any considerable magnitude. There can only be a country village, where a \\!\\ neigh-
boring proprietors are collected, with the blacksmith, tavern keeper, and store keeper, &c. \\liich, instead of being
the centre of trade and industry, is oftener the focus of dissipation. This scattered population requires a greater
extent of roads than can be kept in any decent repair: hence, during several months in the year, they are impassable;
and at all seasons, the distance is too great to make it profitable to transport heavy commodities, the rude produce of
agriculture, except along the banks of navigable waters.
But when the useful arts are established, in the midst of a fertile country, the system of farming becomes improv-
ed; land advances in value, because all the produce of a farm finds a ready market in the neighborhood; and good
roads may be made, without oppressive taxation. It is thus tliat agriculture has always flourished best, in the neigh-
borhood of the arts; and commerce consisting in tlie exchange of the commodities of one district for those of ano-
ther, the histories of all nations demonstrate, that, where objects of industry are greatly.diversified, the greater is the
trade of the merchant. Manufactories might change the nature and objects of commerce; but, to annihilate it, would
be contrary to the experience of all mankind.
As the revenue of the United States is derived principally from the objects of foreign industry, it will be proper
to inquire what would be the eflects of the manufacturing system on that revenue. We will suppose that, with all
the protection that would be given to inanulactories, it would be, nevertheless, twenty years before the United States
could supply themselves with every thing they chose to make, or could arrive at that perfection, so as to equal
foreign nations: and if the revenue on goods imported were divided into two parts, viz. 1st. That which arises
from the useful arts, (which it would be proper for the United States to encourage here) and, 2d. That which is
levied on luxuries, such as tea, cliina ware, &c. or other manufactories, which it, perhaps, would be im|)rudent, for
a series of years, to attempt, it is highly probable, if not evident, that the increasing population of the L'nited
States would, in t\venty years, double the produce of the revenue arising from the importation of those luxuries, and
make the revenue from that part alone, equal to the whole of the present revenue. On the other hand, a heavy pro-
tecting duty on the useful arts would make a very considerable addition to the revenue, for a few years, which
would, however, be gradually diminishing, as manufactories were established throughout the country. This argu-
ment is predicated upon the stationary quality which the expenses of the Federal Government possesses, and on the
nature of its revenue, increasing in proportion to tlie population.
04 V FINANCE. [1803.
Nothing can be a more appropriate object of taxation than foreign fashions and foreign luxuries. When foreign
luxuries shall become more expensive, the citizens will be contented with more decent attire, and learn to place a
iiigher ralue on the plain fabrics of home manufacture. In a few years, the genius of Americans will be called
forth to invent luxuries of our own, which arc as beneticial to a country as foreign luxuries are injurious.
Thus, by one operation, many advantages will accrue to the nation. New sources will be laid open for the em-
ployment of' capital in the interior; the coasting trade and internal commerce will receive a new impulse; domestic
industry will put to shame idleness and dissipation; foreign nations will lose their influence over our councils. The
fertile lands of America will rise to their just value, by bringing a market to the door of the farmer. The riches
with which nature has so bountifully blessed this country, will be explored and brought into use, and the minerals
and waters of the country will be employed to the purposes for which they were designed by the God of nature.
Your memorialists now beg leave to state, in a general xmiy, what alterations it would be necessary, in our opi-
nion, to make on the duties on importation, so as to protect some of the most useful arts already established, and to
encourage the introduction of others; and this we do, neither in the servile language of petition, nor with the pre-
sumption of dictating to the wisdom of Congress.
And 1st. It is our opinion that all manufactories of wjiich wood, fur, leather, horn, bone, or rags, are the raw
• materials, as they are the produce of the country, ought either to be prohibited, or high duties laid on their importa-
tion. Goods manufactured from these materials are either already made here, or may be made as soon as the ar-
tisans are secured in their respective pursuits.
The manufactories also, of which hemp, flax, cotton, and iron, are the raw materials, as they require great capi-
tal, a great diversity of skill and talents, and have, for the most part, had a beginning here, ought to receive all the
fostering care of Government; that we should not, in these expensive undertakings, have to contend with foreign
goods in our own market.
Whenever Congress shall seriously take up the subject of manufactures, a great number of articles will come
under consideration, which are neither properly raw materials, in the strict sense of the word, nor finished goods;
such, for example, are iron and brass wire, sheet brass, sheet copper, printing ink, types, &c. all of which are, how-
ever, necessary to the completion of other manufactories. These, it is believed, might, some of them, be encouraged
by premiums from the States: for it is known that, if once they are fairly set up, and the first expense got over, a
very moderate duty would prevent foreign nations from rivaling us.
Manufactories of the precious metals have already been established; but it is questionable whether they will
preserve their reputation w ithout being assayed and stamped, as is practised in other nations, and whether this be
within the jurisdiction of Congress.
No nation can be called independent which relies for military or naval stores on a foreign country; and there
can be no certainty of a supply, in time of war, but by encouraging their manufactory in times of peace, by prohibit-
ing all foreign arms and ammunition.
Every fabric of silk may, at present, be considered as a luxury, and, therefore, the proper subject of taxation;
which, at the same time, would operate greatly in favor of the Soutliern States, where silk, in a few years, might be
as plenty as in China.
Your memorialists have forborne to say much on the manufacture of wool, as that article cannot be multiplied at
pleasure, as cotton, hemp, and flax, may. This would depend upon a combination of circumstances. The people
must be induced to prefer mutton and lamb to the flesh of hogs; and this can only be done by an attention to the
breed, and improvements in the mode of pasturing those uselul animals — a subject which would come with more
propriety from a society of agriculturists.
Having thus submitted our case to the wisdom of Congress, your memorialists must now wait, with anxiety, your
decision; and, in whatever manner this great question shall be determined, we shall console ourselves with having
brought it to an issue: for, after your determination, the citizens will be no longer in suspense, as to the nature
and object of their pursuits. The capitalist will be able to calculate in what line he ought to employ his capital.
Parents will judge what occupation will be most profitable for their children. And foreign artists will see the pro-
priety or impropriety of migrating hither — points which are not easily determined in the present state of things. All
which is respectfully submitted, &c.
athCoNGRRss.] No. 207. tlst Sessiom-
ABATEMENT OF DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, DECEMBER 15, 1803.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the resolution of the Senate, of the first day of March last, direct-
ing him to consider and report on the petition of Aaron Man, respectfully reports:
That the petitioner prays for an abatement of duties on certain goods imported into the district of New York,
in January, 1803, on account of damage received, as he states, during the voyage of importation.
That, amongst other rules which have been prescribed, by the fifty-second section of the act to regulate the col-
lection of duties on impost and tonnage, for ascertaining the damages which may have been thus received, and for
making the proportionate deduction from the duties accrued, it is provided that no allowance shall be made for
damage on merchandise, which, after the payment or securing of duties, has come in the possession of the owner or
consignee, "unless proof, to ascertain such damage, shall be lodged in the custom house of the port or place where
such merchandise has been landed, within ten days after the landing of such merchandise."
That, in the present instance, not only the ten days had elapsed, before application was made to any custom house,
but the damage does not appear to have been discovered until after the goods had been transported from the dis-
trict of New York to that of Providence; from whence it has resulted that no proof whatever has ever been exhi-
bited to the custom house of the port of importation.
And, that it does not seem that, under tnose circumstances, relief can be granted, without a substantial devia-
tion from established principles and regulations, which are considered essential to the security of the revenue.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Dkpautment, December 13, 1803.
1803.] DIRECT TAX. g5
8th Congress.] ]V[(,, 208. [Ist Session.
DRAWBACK.
OOMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 15, 1803.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchill, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred tlie petition
of Nathaniel and William Smith, made the following report:
The petitioners ask to be exonerated from the i)ayment of a custom house bond, for the duty on twenty-two
hogsheads of sugar, imported into the United States, and which were lost or totally damaged, going cous/wise from
Newburyport to Boston, where, it is stated, the sugar was to have been exported to a foretgn country.
The sugar was accompanied with the usual document, certifying that the duties inwards had been secured: and
stilting the amount, and time of importation. This certificate was only intended to identify the article upon its arri-
val at Boston, and was not the dcbentvrc promising the pa)^ment of a sum of money, which debenture would liave
t)een issued at the custom house where the sugar was originally bonded, had it been exported directly out of the
limits of the United States. It has never been considered proper to refvnil the duty accruing on any goods or mer-
chandise, when the same have been regularly landed, and the leturns thereof have been duly certified at the custom
house, although losses or ilamages may afterwards have accrued, from any cause whatever, otiier than from the
fault, neglect, or error, of the custom house officers; and excepting in cases of debentures for drawback of duties
for goods shipwrecked, or otherwise lost on our own coasts, after the goods have been bonded for exportation, and
cleared out for a foreign port or place.
The sugar in question was not cleared out for exportation to a foreign country. The committee had hoped
merchants had understood, by this time, that the duties secured to be paid will always be demanded, and that the
United States are not to be considered as insurers or underwriters on goods bunded at the custom house.
The committee are fully of opinion, that it would be improper to allow the drawback on any merchandise which
may be damagecl or lost, in the transportation thereof, coastwise, from one district to another, in the United States;
and they, therefore, beg leave to submit the following opinion:
Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioners ought not to be granted.
8th Congress.] No. 209. [1st Session.
DIRECT TAX.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, DECEMBER 20, 1803.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the resolution of the Senate, of the 18th ultimo, respectfully reports:
That the statements hereunto annexed, and which have been abstracted from the latest returns in the treasury,
by the commissioner of the revenue, under whose superintendence the internal revenues have been placed by lavv^
exhibit the sums either paid in the treasury, collected, or remaining outstanding in the several States, on account
of the direct tax.
And that it appears, by a letter dated the 22d ultimo, that the assessment of South Carolina, which, by the death
or resignation of eight gentlemen, who had been successively appointed commissioners of the first division of that
State, had been so long delayed, has, at last, been completed.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, December 17, 1803.
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Notes to the preceding Statement.
The coiuinns entitled "charges of collection."* embiace tlie compensations paid to surveyors of tlie revenue for
preparing tax lists, the amount of commissions accruing on moneys received and paid over, contingent expenses,
names of collectors,
and all allowances which have been admitted by the supervisor, to the present date.
t In the supplementary statements, marked A. which accompany this sketch, will be found tli
&c. who are held responsible for these balances.
(a) " The tax due from districts 5 and 58 is not yet ascertained, although the lists are completed for both. This
circumstance prevents me from stating the exact sum to be collected from the State: but I am disposed to
believe, from the assessinents of these two dislricis, that there will be a deficiency ol' something more than
$1,000 of the (|uota required to be raised from North Carolina. This deficiency originates entirely from one
county, and is owing to an error in tlie footing of the assessment by the commissioner of this State, when he
rendered his return to the Secretary of the Treasury, the county alluded to being charged with $1,010,000 more
than it was actually assessed." (See Mr. Folk's letter to the commissioner of the revenue. November 28, 180."?.)
In consequence of this information. I have estimated the assessment at 192,697 90.5. which is $1,000 short of the
quota. Collectors have been appointed to all the districts, excepting the aforementioned Nos. 5 & 58, which
are, of course, taken on estimate at iji.S.yS" 11.5.
{b) ""liists for which no collectors had been appointed," to wit: In the State of Massachusetts, division No. 1.
(Maine) $8,431 25, being the amount assessed on districts Nos. 1. 0, 7. 9, 18, 19, 21, 22. 21, & 25. The super-
visor states that he has no expectation of procuring collectors for either of them. In the State of Rhode Island,
$275 57 being the amount assessed on district No. 29.
{c) By referring to the supervisor's return, of the 31st March, 1802, it appears that the collectors of the tax had
received and accounted for $40,588 23; the charges on collection, amounting to $2,029 23. being deducted, there
remained in the hands of the supervisor, a balance ot $38,559: since 31st March, 1802, he has received further
payments, amounting to $1.5G4 91, as appears by his weekly returns. From the date of the asses-ment on the
State of Vermont, until the present time, the supervisor's payments to the treasury amount to \w more than
$34,362 73; he is. therefore, held accountable for the dirterence. which is $5,761 18, as above stated. Mr.
Brush's last weekly return was dated April 16. 1803; the balance which he then acknowledged to be in his hands,
was $115 55. No explanation has been given, which will enable me to reconcile this extraordinary variance in
his statements; and, although both Mr. Biusli, and (since his decease) his son, have been repeatedly uiged to
render a final account, it has not been transmitted, nor has any satisfactory reason been assigned for the delay.
(d) The balance which appears on the last weekly return of Edward Carrington. Esq. is $663 79. ^Vhen the su-
pervisor deducts the connnissions, and to w hich he was entitled by accounts rendered at the close of the last
quarter, there will be no difference in our statements.
{e) Balance in the hands offMr. Dexter, late supervisor, $376,47.5. In the hands of Mr. Peck, marshal, (who now
discharges the supervisor's duties) $131 64.9.
(f) The commissioners appointed under the act of Congress of July 11. 1798. having made no returns of their
valuations. &c. the assessment on this State is still suspended.
(g) The supervis(U- received the necessary forins ami instructions from the Revenue oflice. and was long since ap-
prised, by the Secretary of the Treasury, of the rate of assessment, but he has not rendered regular returns of
his proceedings. Copies of my letters of the 31st January. 22d March, and loih October. 1803. accompany this
statement: and I am sorry to add. that the urgent solicitations which are therein contained, have produced no
satisfactory lesult.
(^^J In the hands of J. Chester. Esq. late supervisor. 7 , n « i *i i ii
(i) in the hands of H. Miller. Esq. late supervisor, 5 ''" " '" "PP"^^' ^'^ ^'^'^ ^""exed statements.
Treascry Department, Revenue Office. December
12. 1803.
WM. MILLER,
Jr.. Commissioner of the Hevcnvc.
Statement exhibiting the bedcmces due by Collectors of the Direct Tux\ in the Dislricl of Xew Hcimpshire, on the
3lst December, 1802.
By a summary statement rendered, it appears that the aggregate amount for which collectors
were accountable on 31st December, 1802. was - - - - - - $2,880 84
And by the supervisor's weekly returns, since, there has been paid over to him on account. - 1,529 43
Leaving a balance for which the collectors are still accountable, amounting to
$1,363 1!
But tiie supervisor has rendered statements of payments to surveyors for preparing tax list-, amounting to $674 9(>,
and of other contingencies, to a considerable amount, which have been discharged by drafts upim collectors. I ha\e'.
therefore, considered the abovementioned balance as extinguished, or nearly so.
Statement exhibiting the bcdaaces due by Collectors and Inspectors on account of the Direct tax assessed on the
District of Massachusetts, on the — of .August, 1803.
Namks.
Josiah Harris, collector.
E. Town, do.
John Sewall, do.
Theo. Capen, do.
John Moody. do.
N. Bacheldor, do.
John Frothingham. late inspector.
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^ have been incurred in advertisinglands.
For this balance, a warrant has been issued, and returned
unsatisfied.
For a counterfeit bill of twenty dollars, for which the
_ collector claims an allowance.
The collector retains this sum as an extra allowance.
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[1803.
Statement of the balances due'by Collectors of Direct Tax, in the District of Rhode Island, on the 20th September,
1803.
Names of Collxctobs.
No. of Col-
lection Dis-
trict.
Uncollected.
Cash in the hands
of Collectors.
John A. Collins, ------
John Allen, ------
Thomas Potter, Jr. -
Nicholas E. Durfee, ------
Thomas Palmer, ------
John Remington, ------
Joseph Thurston, -,.---
George James, ------
Francis Gardner, -_.-.-
Henry Niles, -...--
William H. Davis, - -
Peleg Rhodes, ------
Daniel S. Dexter, ------
John Rogers, ------
James Paine, ..-.--
Duty Smith, .------
Christopher Smith, - . . - - -
Nehemiah Knight, Jr. . . - - -
Thomas Wilbour, ------
Fleet Brown, ------
Vacant, ------
1
2
3
4
5
6
13
14
15
16
17
18
20
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
$925 81
208 33
502 26
119 57
26 52.2
127 17.8
106 60.8
29 29.2
128 97.6
927 62
19 65
230 64.5
80 17.6
171 26.6
14 54
264 14.4
212 37.2
275 57
$49 52
4 56.1
05
1 88
15
2 00
16
13
40
3 80
16 50
1 02
$4,370 52.9
$80 17.1
From the date of the preceding statement, there has been collected and paid into the hands of William Peck,
marshal, executing the duties of supervisor, $131 64.9, viz: By Collector George James, $24 02.2; by Collector
Joseph Thurston, $107 62.7, as appears by his weekly returns.
Cojry of a letter from ffllliam Peck Esq., Marshal for the District of Rhode Island, to the Commissioner of the
Revenue, dated
Providence, 26/A November, 1803.
In compliance with your directions, I now transmit a weekly return of the state of the direct tax. Since the
papers, relating to this tax, were handed to me by the late supervisor, (by which I was enabled to known who were
the collectors in the several districts, and from whom balances were due) I have either seen, in person, or written
in the most pressing manner to the delinquents, that the arrearages must be collected and paid in without any fur-
ther delay. From the most of them I have been assured, that the collection shall be completed as speedily as the
law will enable them to effect the business. The time which has elapsed since any considerable collections have
been made, together with a prevailing idea that the Southern States have paid but a small part of this tax, causes
many very unpleasant reflections upon the persons who are, at present, engaged in completing the collection of this
part of the revenue.
I, however, hope to be able to bring the business to a close, without any coercive measures, and by such a period
as a business, so unpopular, can reasonably be expected.
I have the honor to be, sir, with great respect, your most obedient humble servant.
WILLIAM PECK, Marshal.
Statement of the balances due by Collectors qf Direct Tax, in the District of Vermont, on theSlst of Alar ch, 1802.
Names of Collectors.
. of the
Collection
District.
Uncollected.
Cash in the hands
of Collectors.
Jehiel Webb, Jr.
Thomas Leverett,
William Mattocks,
Ozias Fuller;
Edward Lamb,
Samuel Blodget,
Abijah Barnum,
Ephraim Holbert,
John Peck,
Alpheus Hall,
Haynes French,
Aaron Shephard,
James Paddock,
Abner Brush,
James Farnsworth,
2
3
12
9
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
$147 43
240 14
448 23
127 24
424 29
211 89
697 20
552 10
819 75
50 83
154 24
221 06
419 31
729 08
231 45
5,474 24
$92 00
48 22
260 00
400 53
33 54
35 35
$869 64
From the date of the preceding statement, there has been collected and paid into the hands of the supervisor,
$1,564 91, as appears by the weelcly returns. But, as these returns do not distinguish the name of the person by
whom payment was made, the amount to the credit of each collector cannot be ascertained at present
1803.]
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Statement of the balances due by the Collectors of Direct Tax, in the District of New York, on the 30th Jnne, 1803.
Names of Collectors.
Benjamin Goldsmith,
Jesse Hulse,
Eliphalet Chichester,
•loseph Lattiiig,
James Hedenbergh,
Jeremiah Johnson,
Joseph Ferine,
John Manley,
William Brown,
Carlile Pollock,
George Harsin.
Frederick Weisenfels,
Daniel Hitchcock,
John P. Groshon,
Elijah Ward,
Robert Graham,
Evert Hogenkamp,
Samuel Moffat,
Alexander Wood,
John Monnel,
James Dill,
Ebenezer Geere,
Lawrence Merkel,
Aaron Camp,
Gerret Cock,
John P. Bortel,
Arent Vosburgh,
Nathan Halsey,
Zeneas Barker,
Harmanus A. Wendell,
Joseph Carley,
Mortimer Gage,
W. D. Houghtailing,
Reiiberi Hatch,
Storm A. Becker,
Jesse Shepherd,
William Knickerbacker,
Daniel Ketcham,
Robert Mitchell,
Jonathan Lynde,
George Marsh,
William Coibin,
Abraham Wells,
Abraham Conyne,
James Smyth,
Cornelius C. Beckman,
Peter Young,
Robert McFarlain,
John Fluskey,
Eber Hyde,
Abram Camp,
Stephen Cromwell,
Moses Wright,
James C. Chappel,
John York,
William Hatch,
Ricketson Burlingame,
Billa Whitney,
No Collector,
Joel Roberts,
No Collector,
Isaac Baldwin,
No. of the
collection
district.
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
13
15
U
13
14
16
17
19
21
23
24
25
26
27
29
35
36
38
39
30
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
37
52
53
57
58
59
60
61
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
62
73
77
83
84
85
88
92
95
96
100
Uncollected.
$5 94
5 70
39
40 56
,52 30
6 20
118 02
663 39
800 11
718 88
76 22
427 20
33 58
158 81
1 82
44 03
223 68
29 16
25 99
465 95
490 92
822 91
328 81
2 37
188 02
1,435 72
264 29
14 97
367 91
34 58
34 00
20
365 29
26 69
10 51
5 80
77 65
4 85
72 27
144 87
184 19
127 68
182 36
24 29
19 93
16 20
53 91
53 70
226 31
285 27
109 48
54 49
324 56
10 50
1 50
7 00
115 12
$10,377 11
Cash in the hands
of collectors.
By the supervisor's letter of the 2d instant, it appears that
$2,803 32 of the preceding balances is due from collectors appointed for the city of New Y^ork.
5,299 41 fromcollectorsagainst whom warrants of distress have been issued.
1,605 63 from collectors, who owe small balances, arising from taxes on slaves, and inaccuracies in their lists.
130 00 from collector Beckman, 7 t _,,. +1,,,, „„u „,.,f ^ff,^^^
n, r ,»,! r Hi Ku If Liost through post ottices.
215 00 troni collector Chappel, 3 . .
323 75 from N. Fish, late supervisor, for moneys received of collectons, which were omitted in his accounts.
$10,377 11
The supervisor remarks "that the amount due from the city of New York would have been collected by the sale
of the property on which the tax remained unpaid, before this time, had not the late unhappy situation of the city,
from sickness, prevented that measure: the sales are, however, to take place in all this month, and that very little
of the item of $1,605 63, will ever be collected.
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Stalement exhibiting the balances due by Collectors of Direct Tax, in the district of Pennsylvania, on the 3lst of
March, 1803.
■- ■ — — —
NAJIES OF COLLECTORS.
No. of the
collection
district.
Uncollected.
Cash in the hands
of Collectors.
James Asli,* .-.---
1
$1,843 57 J
Jacob Horn, ....--
.»
673 50.5
1,262 22.3
James 8vvain, ...---
3
2,972 08.2
187 19.5
Catlwallader Griffith, ------
4
1,770 60
852 84.1
Jesse Morris, ------
5
150 77
1,232 07.5
James Chapman, ------
6
609 87
504 41.1
Daniel St. Clair, ------
7
1,876 69
206 18.1
Jacob Bower, ------
8
69 25.4
1,128 95.8
Philip Kreemer, ------
31
83 31
Stephen Balliet, ------
9
1,930 81
28 84.4
John Buyers, Junior, ------
10
604 84.5
85 76.5
Benjamin Perry, ------
11
191 70.5
23 87.5
Matthew Wilson, ---.-■■
12
672 26.5
39 25
Edward Home, .-----
13
261 65
143 45.3
Joshua Gibbons and Jacob Humphreys, - - - -
14
13 61
81 76
John Graff", -------
16
248 50
David Montgomery, ------
17
566 75
156 13.1
George Buehler, ------
18
130 27.5
2,374 50
Thomas Crabb and William Crabb, . - - -
32
320 55.1
107 28.7
John Edie, -------
19
818 90.9
William McClelland, . - . - -
20
183 35
145 88.6
Henry Postlethwaite, ------
21
1,978 13.7
John HoUiday, ..----
22
21 36.7
15 50
James Chriswell and George Wilson, - _ - -
23
1,174 77.4
John Cadwallader, ------
24
467 25.1
196 24
Robert Johnson, ------
25
337 12
91 15.1
James Brice, ------
26
42 33
8 35
Benjamin Wells, ------
27
77 90
John Wells, ------
28
329 74
703 30.6
John Webster, .-.---
29
594 86.4
Samuel Hyde and James Brice, . - - -
30
408 94.8
26 39.6
$21,430 30.5
$9,601 58
From the date of the preceding statement, there has been collected and paid into the hands of the supervisor,
$4,480 10, as appears by the weekly returns; but, as these returns do not distinguish the name of the person by
whom payment was made, the amount to the credit of each collector cannot be ascertained at present.
* When General Muhlenberg was appointed to the supervisor's office, the proceedings of Mr. Ash were suspended under
an expectation that Mr. Coxe, who succeeded him in the office of collector of the internal duties, would have undertaken to
collect the balance of the direct tax. Mr. Ash, accordingly, exhibited his hst of what was outstanding, and was ready for settle-
ment; but the difficulty of collecting a number of fragments, by compulsory process, upon the small commission which the
law allowed, prevented the accession of Mr. Coxe to the arrangement which tlie supervisor had contemplated. Mr. Ash has
since been urged to resume his functions, but I do not know with what success; however, from a notification wliich has appeared
from the supervisor's office, in the Philadclpliia papers, I conclude that Mr. Ash has consented to the winding up of the
business.
Statement exhibiting the balances due by Collectors of Direct Tax, in the district of Maryland, on the 30th of June,
1803.
NAMES OF C9LLECT0RS.
No. of the
Uncollected.
Cash in the hands
collection
of collectors.
district.
Joseph Ford, ------
1
$490 09
Samuel Hanson, of W. . - . - -
2
1,118 13
Ben. H. Mackall, ------
3
56 57
Thomas Harwood, of B.
4
1,025 53
George Magruder, - - - . - -
William AFexander, ------
5
1,295 18
0
3 49
Isaac Dickson, ..----
7
1,488 01
John K. Smith, .-..--
8
2,377 60
Thomas Jeftery, ------
9
305 99
George Magruder. ------
0
1,657 88
George Price, ------
10
12 29
John Ritchie, - - -
11
228 70
David Lynn, -----..
12
231 48
John D. Thompson, ------
14
1,145 66
James Arthur, ------
15
262 36
John Browne, Jun. -.----
16
730 48
John Bennett, ..---.-
17
677 89
Evans Willing, ------
19
1,209 67
John Green, ------
20
25 16
^ .,' •
$14,342 16
From the date of the preceding stiitement, there has been collected and paid into the hands of the supervisor,
$176 54, as appears by the weekly returns: but, as these returns do not distinguish the name of the person by whom
payment was made, the amount to the credit of each collector cannot be ascertained at present.
1803,]
DIRECT TAX,
Statement exhibiting the balances due by Collectors of Direct Tax, in the district of Virginia, on the 30th of S^p.
ber, 1803. "■ '
71
em-
NAMES OF COLLECTORS.
Robert G. Payne,
William McCraw,
John Street, -
Thomas Clarke,
Allen Townes,
John Bull, -
William H. Smith,
Edward Worsham,
Edmund Graves,
James Fiiniey,
Mordecai Cook,
Thomas Carter,
John Withers, Jun.
Thomas Bell,
Samuel Ball,
Elias Stilwell,
William Naylor,
George Strieker,
Alexander Hawthorn,
John Alexander,
David Rowland,
Robert Steele,
Hugh Mac Gavock,
John Fulkerson,
Samuel Ewing,
George Pitzer,
Jehab Grahani,
No. of
survey.
No. of the
collection
district.
4
10
12
14
15
1
5
13
4
9
11
16
5
8
6
11
12
1
2
3
5
6
Uncollected.
$5 03
93 10
12 28
88 60
116 45
95
30
3
2
29 99
33 04
18 32
18 28
3 89
1 51
24 08
3,237 49
630 58
61 80
178 12
713 24
G 10
10 05
25 04
4 51
47
250 33
380 90
3 85
Cash la the hands
of collectors.
$5,953 30
Since the date of the preceding statement, there has been collected and paid into the hands of the supervisor
$312 68, as appears by the weekly returns; but, as these returns do not distinguish the name of the person by whom
payment was maile, the amount to the credit of each collector cannot be ascertained at present.
On the 22d September, 1803, the supervisor rendered an abstract of tax due on houses and lands remaining un-
sold, agreeably to his notification of 2d June, 1802, as extracted from the returns of the collectors on the lists sent
out authorizing sales in December, 1802, and January, 1803; the amount is $5,545 23.
Statement of the balances due by the Collectors of Direct Tax, in the district of Kentucky, on the 31 st of March, 1801.
5AMES OF COLLECTORS.
No. of col-
lection dis-
trict.
Uncollected.
Cash in the hands
of Collectors.
George ManseU, ------
John Harbison, ------
Joseph Ballinger, --.-_.
Isaac Holeman. ------
John Crow, -------
William Hubbel, -..---.
James Macconnel, ------
Peter Machir, ------
Willis Morgan, ------
Thomas L. Patterson, . . _ - .
M-2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
S6,098 47.7
4,284 86.9
2,254 14.4
2,428 60.3
1,331 93.7
1,717 88.2
1.808 31.8
3,184 05.3
3,891 10.5
2,081 97.4
2,291 99.5
$262 22.6
168 31.2
564 77.5
155 07.8
19 11.2
334 13.1
299 25
87 19
1
$31,373 35.8
$1,890 07.5
From the date of the preceding statement, there has been collected and paid into the hands of the supervisor.
$11,862 05, as appears by the weekly returns; but as these returns do not distinguish the name of the person by
whom payment was made, the amount to the credit of each collector cannot be ascertained at present.
Extract of a letter from the Supervisor of the district of Kentucky, to the Commissioner of the Revenue, dated
March 11//;, 1803.
" In a few days I will give you a statement of the sales of lands where the direct tax has not been paid. At pre-
sent, appearances are rather unpromising; a great proportion of the lands will not sell. I have instructed the collect-
ors to adjourn the sales for a few days, whenever they find the sales dull, by which means, 1 am in hopes, in the
course of the Spring, to be able to dispose of a great proportion of the lauds in this State, on which the tax has not
been paid."
The statement referred to by the supervisor has not made its appearance.
72
FINANCE.
[1803.
Statement exhibiting the balances due by the Collectors ^c. of the Direct Tax, in the district of Tennessee, on the
I6th of November, \802.
Bv the supervisor's account current, there was uncollected, and in the hands of the Marshal of East Tennessee,
on the 16th November, 1802, a balance, amounting to - . , " ^ , . ' " " ^ltlt
And by the supervisor's weekly returns since, there has peen paid over to him on account, - 433 82
Leaving a balance, for which the collectors are still accountable, of - - - ^^'*" ^^
The collectors are, however, entitled to a credit for several abatements, for inaccuracies, &c. in their lists, so that
it is probable no part of this balance will be recovered.
State)nent exhibiting the balances due by Collectors of Direct Tax, in the District of North Carolina, on the 30th
September, 1803.
NAMES OF COLLECTORS.
John Strother,
Lewis Hunter,
Daniel McKisick,
George Walton,
James P. Walker,
Christian Lash,
Samuel Hunter,
Hance McCain,
John Beard,
Samuel King,
Joseph McK. Alexander,
David Reese,
John Christian,
Joseph Picket,
James Stewart,
John Storm,
Duncan McRae,
Malcolm Gilchrist,
John Barfield,
William Robeson,
John Conyers,
Hanson Kelly,
William French,
Joseph Dickson,
Frederick Foscue,
James Taylor,
Robert Hunt,
Seth Hovey,
Josiah Lawrence,
Benajah White,
Benjamin Evans,
James Rhodes,
Hugh Dickson,
Louis Leroy,
Barnaby Burrow,
William Scurlock,
Henry Jones,'
Joseph Greer,
Henry E. Williamson,
John Clixby,
Maurice Smith,
Charles Marshall,
William Green,
Lewis Wells,
John H. Hall,
Henry Hunter,
Daniel Backsdale,
William B. Lockhart, -
Hardy Murfree,
David Turner,
Levi Blount,
Edmund Norcum,
Thomas Marshall,
Demsey Sawyer,
William Bruer,
James Wood,
No. of
Collection
District.
Uncollected.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
$1,093 11
2,821 26
3,993 10
864 78
271 43
469 66
1,197 22
1,109 .52
2,938 64
248 45
70 89
2,163 89
392 73
2,642 17
48 66
211 88
199 40
724 12
1,397 87
45 34
75 08
931 09
1,092 55
405 84
35 99
1,124 55
4,309 67
1,421 13
200 93
767 46
103 19
80 97
1,048 67
1,833 68
484 06
1.966 23
1,205 76
804 59
115 87
541 06
129 43
71 42
682 61
8 45
42 06
Cash in the
hands of Col-
lectors.
1,583 39
469 45
612 36
1,843 92
1,937 50
356 67
446 76
387 26
2,207 20
1,762 90
135 99
$54,129 76
1803.]
DIRECT TAX.
73
S. Statement of balances which appear in the hands of the Supervisors of the Revenue.
In what State.
New Hampshire, -
Massachusetts, -
Rhode Island,
Connecticut,
Vermont,
Pennsylvania,
Maryland,
Virginia,
Kentucky,
Tennessee,
North Carolina, -
Names of the Supervisors.
Nathaniel Rogers,
Jonathan Jackson,
John S. Dexter, late supervisor,
William Peck, nuirshal,
John Chester, late supervisor,*
Nathaniel Brush,]
Henry Miller, late supervisor,*
John Kilty, -
Edward Carrington,t -
James Morrison,
John Overton,
William Polk,
5376 47.5 7
131 64.9 i
Amount.
$1,963 09
856 47
.'iOS 12
413 75.8
5,761 18
2,180 38
1,512 81
307 62
8,424 37
302 13
3,203 58
.1*25,493 50.8
•The late supervisors of Connecticut and Pennsylvania have not been notified, by the Comptroller, of the adjustment of
their direct tax accounts.
fThe difference between tliese sums, and the balance in tlie supervisor's last weekly returns, is accounted for, in the notes
which are annexed to the general statement.
Copies qf letters to the Supervisor of Georgia, referred to in the general statement G.
Treasury Departmetn, Revenue Office, January 31, 1803.
Sir:
By your letter of the 29th ult. it appears that collectors of the direct tax were still wanting in two counties, viz.
Bullock and Bryan. As the collection was progressing in 18 districts, and likely to proceed in four more by the
1st of February, I hope that I shall very soon be favored with a return of your receipts, conformably to my instruc-
tions. As n\ore than 15 months have expired since you were notified by the Secretary of the Treasury of the rate
of assessment, &c. and authorized to proceed in the business, he is surprised that so little appears to have been done.
By referring to tiie 19th section of the act which imposes a direct tax, you will find that collectors are liable to a
forfeiture of all their commissions on sums which are not accounted for and paid over with promptitude. If other
means of ensuring punctuality do not succeed, you must inevitably resort to this provision, and put the bonds of
collectors in suit, without loss of time. I, however, flatter myself that I shall not have occasion to complain of un-
reasonable delays, on any future occasion.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant.
John Mathews, Esq.
WILLIAM MILLER, Commissioner of the Revenue.
Sir:
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, March 22, 1803.
I am looking with great impatience for the arrival of regular weekly returns of your receipts i^nd payments
on account of the direct tax, for the information of the Secretary of the Treasury. It is indispensably necessary
that this document should not be neglected; the irregularity of the subordinate officers cannot affect your conduct
in this respect; I, therefore, hope that some other apology will be given, if tiie present requisition is not immediately
complied with.
I am, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM MILLER, Commissioner of the Revenue.
John Mathews, Esq.
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 10, 1803.
Sir:
The Secretary of the Treasury is desirous of laying before Congress, at an early period of the approaching
session, an exact account of the internal duties and taxes which remain outstanding; 1 have, therefore, to request
that you will immediately make up and forward the remainder of your accounts, in order that the situation of your
district may be ascertained. If you are not fully prepared to render a statement to the 30th September, 1803, or
your final statement, I wish the balances on the 30th June, 1803, or at the expiration of any of the preceding quar-
ters, to be correctly stated, noting thereupon all subsequent receipts and payments.
I am, respectfully, your most obedient servant,
WILLIAM MILLER, Commissioner of the Revenue.
John Mathews, Esq.
74 FINANCE. [1803.
8th Congress.] No. 210. [l&t Session.
DRAWBACK.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 20, 1803.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchill made the following report:
The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures report such facts as have occurred to them, on a resolve of the
House, of the 9th of November, directing them to report, by bill or otherwise, whether a drawback of duties ought
not to be allowed on sugar refined in the United States, and exported to loreign ports or places, togetlier with
their opinion on the same.
By " An act laying certain duties on snuffand refined sugar," a duty was laid and collected of two cents the
pound, on sugar refined w ithin the United States. By the fourteenth section of the same act this duty was allowed
to be drawback on exportation, together witli three cents the pound on account of the duties paid upon the importa-
tion of crude sugar. At the time of making this regulation, the duty on crude sugar was one cent and one half the
pound. Upon tne calculation that two pounds of crude sugar were required to make one pound of refined sugai-,
three cents of drawback were allowed on exporting the refined article, and to this were added the two cents paid for
the excise: the sum of the duty and the excise, when added together, making the five cents of drawback at that time.
By the statute of March the third, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, an additional duty of half a
cent the pound was levied on brown sugar imported from foreign places; and by the fifth section of that act, tlieie
was allowed an additional drawback of one cent the pound on exported refined sugar, of domestic manufacture; ob-
serving the same rate of calculating two pounds of crude sugar for one of refined.
On the thirteenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred. Congress imposed a further duty of half a cent the
pound on imported brown sugar, and increased the drawback, in consequence tiiereof, to one cent the pound on the
exportation of domestic refined sugar. . i •
The whole amount of drawback, amounting thus to seven cents the pound, on the exportation of sugar refined in
the United States, was done away by the statute repealing the internal taxes.
The committee find further, notwithstanding the repeal of these statutes, and of their parts, which relate to the
«!uties, excises, and drawbacks, provided for crude and refined sugars, that the refining of sugar at home is not wholly
u I: protected. It is known that sugar candy or crystallized sugar could be imported from Asia, not only so cheap
;iis to vie with West India brown, but even to be substituted, in many cases, for refined sugars in tlie markets of the
L'liited States. The merchants who could have brought great quantities of this elegant form of sugar, were inter-
rupted in their trade in this article, by the imposition in the statute of March 3, 1797, of the excessive duty of nine
cents the pound, and by the statute of May 13th, 1800, an additional duty of two cents and one half per pound,
making together eleven cents and one half the pound, and of course the almost entire prohibition of the importation.
Thus, to protect the domestic refiners of sugar, the merchants who trade to the East Indies are prohibited from
bringing sugar candy to the United States, and the citizens at home from consuming it, but at the enormous piice
paid" for it, as a dainty, a medicine, or a rarity.
Sugar candy being thus excluded our market, and, of course, from competition. Con stress made another provision
for encouraging the domestic sugar refinery. They imposed, by the several acts of Au:: ;st 10, 1790, ( f June 7, 1794,
and of January 29, 1795, various duties, amtuirting to nine cents, on the importation of foreign refined loaf sug;;r, and
six and one half cents on all other refined sugar. They refused, by the statute of June 5th, 1794, a drawback on t!.;j
exportation of imported loaf and lump sugars of foreign refinery; they forbade the importation of it altogether in ves-
sels of less burthen than one hundred and twenty tons; and they, even then, prohibited the admission of it in parcels ot
smaller quantities than six hundred pounds. This amounts almost to the prohibition of foreign refined sugar; as a
proof of vvhich, it may be observed that, iiom one thousand seven hundred and ninety, to one thousand seven hun-
dred and ninety-two, the quantity of imported loaf sugar, consumed in tlie United States, was two hundred and
eight thousand five hundred and forty pounds; from one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three, to one thousand
seven hundred and ninety-eiglit, it was forty-one thousand three hundred and tliirty-seven pounds. In one tliou-
sand seven hundred and ninety-nine, and one thousand eight hundred, it was eleven thousand seven hundred and
eleven pounds, which, at the rate of nine cents per pound, produced, in the first period, eighteen thousand seven hun-
dred and sixty-nine dollars of revenue; in the second period only three thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars;
and in the last, but one thousand and fifty-four dollars. From October the first, one thousand eight hundred, to the
thirtieth of September, one thousand eight hundred and one, there were only sixteen thousand six hundred and
twenty-eight pounds of loaf sugar imported; of which, twelve thousand seven hundred and fifteen pounds were in
American, and three thousand nine hundred and thirteen pounds in foreign vessels.
Under this loss of revenue from the existing regulations Loncerning sugar, it is believed, by the persons engaged
in the refining business, that, in tlie infantine state of this manufacture, it stands in need of greater encouragement.
It will be remembered that, already, sugar candy and loaf sugar, from abroad, are loaded with such heavy duties
that their prohibition operates as a bounty on the domestic manufacture. It will be recidlected, too, that the duties
on the refined sugar consumed at home, are paid by the consumer; and that, to protect the refiners of sugar in the
United States, Government have adopted measures that have considerably lessened the revenue on that article; and
by removing foreign competition, enhanced the price to the domestic consumer.
Still it is inquired whether the drawback ought not tube allowed on the exportation of refined sugars of our own
manufacture?
There are two difficulties attending this, arising from the acquisition of Louisiana.
The tirst is, that already four thousand and five hundred casks of sugar, weighing half a ton each, estimated to
be worth three hundred and two thousand and four hundred dollars, are preparetl and exported annually from New
Orleans, and its vicinity. By annexing this territory to the United States, this quantity of sugar, or a ratable pro-
portion of it, will come into the States, and probably be refined. It would be unreasonable to pay a drawback upon
sugar which had never paid a duty. Under an improved cultivation, the country lying between the river Iberville
and the city of New Orleans may be made additionally productive of sugar cane: it is supposed that a tract of nine-
ty miles inlength, and three quarters of a mile in breadth, on both sides of the Jilississippi, will be turned into sugar
plantations, and yield, annually, twenty- five thousand hogsheads of sugar, and twelve thousand puncheons of rum.
This quantity, thrown into our market, may be contemplated as good stock for the refiners to work upon.
The second difficulty is, that a refinery of sugar has been, for some time, est.ablished at New Orleans, which is
said to produce two hundred thousand pounds of loaf sugar annually- This branch of manufiicture may be expected
to increase there, as the quantity of sugar increases, and as capitalists and men of enterprise go into the business.
By performing the operation of refining near the place where the sugar is raised, much of the expense of transporta-
tion will be saved, by carrying the wrought rather than the raw article to a distant or a foreign market. And to ac-
complish the object, which the refiners in the United States have in view, it would be necessary to prohibit the im-
portation of refined sugar from Louisiana; and to avoid paying the amount of a drawback upon sugars that have
never paid duties, it will be necessary for the economy of Government, and the security of the treasury, to distin-
guish those of Louisiana from others of foreign production.
It would appear, from this examination of facts, that sugar refining has been more favored by Government than,
f)erhaps, any branch of domestic manufacture. The diminution of 17,735 dollars in the revenue, heretofore derived
rom imported loaf sugar, indicates the amount of a virtual bounty annually paid to encourage tiie business.
1804.]
THE MINT.
75
It may be questioned whether a drawback ought to be allowed on the exportation of domestic refined sugar, un-
less the duties were lessened on the importation of sugar candy and foreign refined sugar. While the prohibitory
duties exist on the latter articles, the demand for Fredish [United States] refined sugar, in foreign markets, may raise
the price of the article, so as sensibly to affect the consumer of refined sugar at home.
This rise of the price of refined sugar at home and abroad, will, of course, raise the price of brown or crude sugar
in our home market: and by the competition between tlie refiners and the housekeepers, muscovado sugar itself
must be paid for at a dearer rate by the citizens, at large, who consume it. Thus the trade will be in danger of being
engrossed by the refiners, who, without paying any revenue to Government, raise the price of loaf, lump, and brown
sugar, to the consumer.
A good reason does not occur to tlie committee, wherefore both tlie treasury of the nation, and the pockets of
the individual citizens, should be subjected to greater payments than at present, for promoting the refinery of sugar;
and particularly, as the extension of the laws of the linited States to Louisiana, presents this subject in an aspect
different from any in which it has been viewed before.
The plain principle on which drawbacks are allowed, is that the identical article imported, shall be exported ac-
cording to law. If they are gi-anted upon articles that have undergone a remarkable chemical or mechanical altera-
tion, then they ought to be allowed on all exported cordage formed from imported hemp, on exported rum distdled
froni imported molasses, and on garments made at the slop shops, and otherwise from imported cloth, and afterwards
carried abroad.
In the case of sugar, the committee is inclined to think, that the operation of refining has already been patronised
to as great an extent by Government as is consistent with political economy and public gooil; and under that con-
viction, tliey submit to the House their opinion —
That it would be improper, at this time, and under existing laws and regulations, to allow a drawback upon the
exportation of domestic refined sugar.
8th Congress.]
No. 211.
llstSEsaioN.
MINT.
COMMUNICATED TO CONGRESS, JANUARY 13, 1804.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
The Director of the Mint having made to me his report of the transactions of the mint, for the year 1803, I
now lay the same before you, for your information.
TH: JEFFERSON.
January 13, 1804.
Mint of the United States, Philadelphia, January 6th, 1804.
The Director of (he Mint of the United States, on the commencement of the new year, respectfully makes tlie
following report of the issues of the mint, from the 1st January, 1803, to the 51st December of the same year.
Notwithstanding the dull prospect at the beginning of the year, coinage, of every kind, amounts, in the whole, to
the sum of three hundred and seventy thousand six iiundred and ninety-eight dollars and fifty-three cents, as will
appear, in detail, by the schedule No. 1, hereunto annexed.
The current expenses of tiie mint have been reduced to the sum of seventeen thousind seven hundred and five
dollars and ninety-five cents, as will appear from schedule No. 2; and the profit on the copper coinage has amount-
ed to five thousand and ninety-five dollars and forty-eiglit cents, as appears by schedule No. 3.
It appears to be the duty of the Director, respectfully to remind the President, that, in case the loan office in tin's
city sh ould be abolished by law, provision must be made for a commissioner to attend the inspection and assay-
ing the reserved pieces during the past year, on the second Monday in February next, in the room of the Commis-
sioner of Loans, if he sliould be removed.
All which is respectfully submitted to the President, by his very obedient and very humble servant,
ELIAS BOUDINOT. Director of the Mint.
To the President of the United States.
.In ahslrart of the Coins slrnrkat the Mint of the United States, from 1st January to 3\st December, 1803.
Gold Coins.
Eagles.
HalfEag-les.
Quar. Eagles.
Dollars. Cts.
Totals.
Quarter ending in March,
Do. June, -
Do. September,
Do. December,
4,816
4,163
20,091
7,511
5,904
423
1,057 50
100,455 00
85,715 00
71,150 00
..._....
8,979
33,506
423
Tota
il amount of C
iold Coins,
-
258,377 50
fff
FINANCE.
[1804.
ABSTRACT— Continued.
\
Silver Coins.
Dollars.
Half Dollars.
Dimes.
Half Dimes.
Dollars.
Quarter ending
Do.
Do.
D6.
in March,
June,
September,
December,
37,677
16,167
12,220
31,715
31,380
1,660
34,120
3,730
42,521
16,167
16,210
12,220
66,064
31,715
33,040
37,850
87,118
■
Total amount of Silver Coins,
Copper Coins.
■ "
87,118 00
Cents.
Half Cents.
Dolls. Cts.
Quarter ending
Do.
Do.
Do.
in March, -
June,
September,
December,
-
..
882,200
1,843,800
281,353
264,000
5,900
92,000
8,822 00
10,438 00
2,843 03
3,100 00
/
2,471,353
97,900
Total aiTif
Am 01
)unt of Copper Coins,
nt, in 1803,
25,203 03
int of coins struck at the mi
$370,698 53
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 3lst December, 1803.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
^n Abstract of the Expenditures of the Mint of the United States, from 1st January to 3\st December, 1803.
Salaries.
Wages.
Incidental.
Totals.
Quarter ending March, 1803, ......
June, ......
September, ......
December, ......
$2,650
2,650
2,650
2,660
$1,424 97
1,408 11
1,327 84
1,032 41
$380 77
505 74
422 40
603 71
$4,455 74
4,563 85
4,400 24
4,286 12
Dollars,
10,600
5,193 33
1,912 62
■
Am
ount.
$17,705 95
Mint of the United States,
Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 3lst December, 1803.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
1804.]
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
• 77
A Statement of the srain on Copper coined at tlie Mint of the United States, from the \st January to the 'Mst
December, 1803.
180:3.
Dec'r. 31,
ltM)3.
Feb'y. 33,
23,
Aug't. 8,
Nov. 7,
Dec'r. 31,
5,163 00
16,911 53
29 50
5,298 75
136 75
17,132 60
220 97
3,100 00
25,203 03
14,050 83
10,950 93
V unt remaining in hands of the cliicl coiner, as per
abstract rendered, on which there was a profit of
Deduct, returned by him in the
spoiled planchettes, 27 70
Allowed to him for difference
of weight, - - 109 05 on copperdeliverM him
Amount of invoice of copper entered 31st December, 1802,
and delivered to chief coiner this day. on wliich there
was a profit of - - -
Deduct, returned by him in spoiled
planchettes, - - 34 66
AUowed to him for difference [since 2.3d Feb'y-
of weight, - - 186 31 on copper delivered
Half cents received from the chief coinei', made from the
spoiled planchettes, - - -
Amount of invoice of copper delivered to chief coiner this
day, on which there is a profit of - - -
Deduct so much yet remaining in hands of chief cimier,
uncoined, which will take a proportion of above profit. -
Amount of copper coined in 1803.
Amount of profit in coining said sum,
1,102 96
130 75
3,746 34
220 9:
2,603 50
2,029 10
966 21
3,525 37
29 50
574 40
$5,095 48
Mint of the United States,
Treasurer'' s Office, Philadelphia. 31s/ December, 1803.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
8th Congress.]
No. 212.
[1st Session.
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
communicated to the house of representatives, JANUARY 23, 1801.
Report of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, on the the petition of Samuel Corp, referred on the 13th
January.
The petitioner, in August, 1799, was consignee of the ship Chesapeake, hound from London to New York, with
a cargo of European goods, destined for the New Orleans market. It was his intention to have made an entry there-
of, for exportation accordingly, at the custom house in New York, to avoid the payment of the impost there, and
avail himself of the exemption therefrom, which the law of his country permitted.
When the petitioner went to the custom house, after the arrival of tne ship, it was still his intention not to land
any part of the cargo in the United States; and the captain had also made a declaration upon his manifest, of an in-
tention to export. "These precautions having been duly and openly made, the petitioner hoped his merchandise
v/ould have been exempted from duties.
The ship, however, on her passage to New York, had been visited by a revenue officer of New London, who had
demanded of the captain a copy of his manifest. This had been given to the officer: but the captain did not express
thereon, that the cargo was intended lor exportation.
By reason of thisVariauce in the copy of the manifest, the collector of the port of New York obliged the peti-
tioner to give bonds for the duties on the cargo. These bonds, it was then conceived, would be of little inconveni-
ence to him, as he could be relieved from the duties by afterwards exporting the merchandise: the collector only re-
taining for the United States, the customary drawback on the debentures. _
Believing now that the business was in a safe and proper train, the petitioner did not think it necessary to make
an application to the Secretary of the Treasury for relief. But, with tiie exception of a few casks of shot, \yhich he
took out of the ship, he exported the whole cargo, without unlading it, directly to New Orleans. There, duties were
paid on it to t!ie Spanish Government, and no part appears to have been relanded in the United States.
Afterwards, on applying for payment of the three debentures, which had been issued to him by the collector, he
could obtain payment for no more than one. The payment of the other two has been refused, untler the act of
March, 1799, prohibiting the allowance of debentures for drawback on merchandise exported to foreign dominions
contiguous to the United States, as Louisiana then was.
The relief solicited by the petitioner is for tlie amount of the two remaining debentures, which he now holds.
It ajipears to the committee that the ship sailed from Europe in January, 1799. At that time the collection law
of 179!) was in force. That statute did not require tliat the declaration to export should be stated by the captain, on
the manifest J(rs/ exhibited. Tlie captain therefore acted according to the law of his country, at the time he sailed;
and lie could not be presumed to know what alterations had been made during his absence. _
The whole series of the transactions appears to have been fair and candid, on the part of the petitioner. He has
shewn the utmost respect and obedience to the laws. The collector and naval officer entertain no doubts of his
original intention to export the merchandise in question; and if, as the committee suppose, the petitioner ought to
have been originally excused IVom entering his merchandise, and giving bonds for duties on the same, then he clearly
is entitled to a reimbursement of the money, wh.ich he has been obliged to pay in satisfaction of those bonds. It is,
therefore, the opinion of the committee.
That the request of the petitioner is leasonable, and that he ought to be relieved.
11 tt
78 FINANCE. [1804.
8th CoxGRESs.] No. 213, [1st Session.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 24, 1804.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the resolution of tiie House of Representatives, of the 21st of
February, 1803, respectfully reports:
That the articles in tiie annexed statement are susceptible of being taxed in proportion to quantity instead of
value.
That the great variations in prices, arising from the various places where the articles are purchased, from fluc-
tuations at the same places, and from the different modes of purchasing, render it difficult to state with precision,
in conformity with the resolution, what specific duty, instead of that now laid, would neither increase nor diminish
the revenue: but that, from the best materials which have been obtained, the duties, which, in the annexed table,
are stated as equal to those now laid, appear equivalent to the present duties, ad valorem, computed on the highest
market value.
And that the alterations in the rate of duty, which will be found in the last column of the statement, have been
suggested by some of the collectors.
Although not embraced by tiie resolution of the House, it is respectfully suggested that a small difference in the
rate of duties respectively laid on the importation of the several manufactures ot hemp and flax, cotton, silk, wool,
paper, leather, and hardware, for tlie purpose of ascertaining, with precision, the amount consumed in the United
States, of each class, would, hereafter.enable the Legislature, without risk to the revenue, to introduce, from time to
time, such modifications as might appear most favorable to the agricultural and manufacturing interests of the
country.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, 23(/ January, 1804.
1804.]
ADDITIONAL DUTIES.
79
Statement of articles, on the importation qfivhich neiv specific duties may be laid.
ARTICLES.
FISH.
Cod, dried,
Salmon, pickled.
Mackerel, do. -
Shad, do. -
Herring, do. -
FRUIT.
Almonds, soft shelled,
" hard do. -
Currants, -
Prunes and plums,
Figs, - - - -
Raisins, nuiscadel.
Do. in hoxes and jars,
Do. in casks.
Pine apples.
Cocoa nuts.
Lemons,
Oranges,
Linies,
GLASS.
Black quart bottles, -
Window, Englisli,
Not above 8 by 10, -
" 10 by 13, -
Above,
Window, German,
Not above 8 by 10, -
" 10 by 12, -
Above,
GUNPOWDER.
First quality.
Second do.
IRON.
Old, - - - -
Bar, - - - -
Hoop and slit, -
Sheet,
PAINTS.
White lead in oil.
Do. dry.
Red lead in oil, -
Do. dry.
Yellow ochre in oil, -
Do. drjr,
Spanish brown in oil, -
Cwt.
Barrel.
lb.
100
Groce.
Cwt.
Specific duty
equal to dut\'
now jjaid.
Dolls. Cts.
3/
45
37
•28
02^
02
02
02
OU
OU
oiu
01
60
60
18
18
08
60
Alterations in
specific duty
proposed by
several col-
lectors.
Dolls. Cts.
1 00
75
50
1 60
1 75
2 25
00
20
50
3 25 l
3 75 i
25
60
90
1 20
2 00
1 90
1 50
1 35
1 50
60
80
02
H
1 00
50
20
75
1 75
1 25
3 00
25
75
1 00
1 25
2 00
1 50
1 00
ARTICLES.
Spanish brown, dry,
PEWTER.
Plates and dishes,
Quick silver.
SPICES.
Cassia,
Cinnamon, -
Cloves,
Mace,
Nutmegs, -
Tallow,
NANKEENS.
Short,
Long,
Blue, - - - .
Russia sheeting, •
Do. duck.
Ravens do.
UMBRELLAS.
Silk, East India,
Do. other, -
Cotton,
NAILS. («.)
From 3f/. to 8(/. -
Under 3d. -
Segars, {b.)
Seines, (c.)
SHOES, (rf.)
Kid and morocco,
WINE, (e.)
Sicily, - - -
Saddles and saddle-
ry, T/-) - - -
Cwt.
lb.
piece.
lb.
thou'd.
lb.
Pair.
Gallon.
Specific duty
equal to duty
now paid.
Dolls. Cts.
20
03 i
Ool
03
20
20
1 25
50
01
09
U
15
2 00
1 80
I 20
35
50
25
02
02
30
unascerta-d
15
Alterations in
specific duty
])roposed by
several col-
lectors.
Dolls. Cts.
50
05
10
121 percent,
06
20
20
1 25
50
Oil
10
15
2 00
1 50
50
75
30
5 per cent,
ad valorem.
2 00
04
30
15 per cent.
ad valorem.
(«.) Spikes and nails now pay a duty of 3rf. per pound, wliich is, therefore, much lower, in proportion to the value on nails
of a small, than on those of a large, size: the alteration proposed in the last column woidd equalize the duty.
(b.) Segars now pay, under the name of tobacco, a duty of Gd. per pound, wliich is less than 5 per cent, on the value.
(c.) Seines now pay an ad valorem duty of 12^ per cent. ; twine pays 4 dollars per cwt. ; it is proposed to lay a similar duty
on seines.
(d.) Kid and morocco shoes now pay the same duty as leather shoes, viz: 15 cents per pair; it is proposed to lay on them a
duty equal to that laid on silk shoes, viz : 25 cents a pan'.
(e.) Sicily wine being non-enumerated, now pays 23 cents per gallon; it is proposed to lay on it a duty of 30 cents, as on
Lisbon wine, to which it is said to be, at least, ecjual in quality.
ff.) All manufactures of leather now pay 15 per cent, ad valorem, saddles and parts of saddles excepted, wliich pay only
13^ per cent.
80 FINANCE. [1804.
8th Congress.] / No. 214. [1st Session.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 25, 1804.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchill made the following report:
Report of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures on various memorials and petitions from citizens of New
York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, praying for legislative patronage to several domestic arts,
trades, and manufactures.
During the first session of the seventh Congress, petitions and memorials were presented to Congress from the
manufacturers of gunpowder, of hats, of printing types, of brushes, and of stone ware. These were severally referred
to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, and upon them a distinct report was made on the 10th of Febru-
ary, 1802. In the course of the same session, a report was maile by the same committee on the subject of hemp, in
consequence of a memorial from certain citizens praying an increase of duty on imported hemp and sail duck. This
was presented to the House on the I8th February, 1802.
Afterwards, during the same sessicm, the memorials and petitions of various manufacturers of starch, paper, and
umbrellas, referred by order of the House, were severally reported on. And this report was offered on the 8th
March, 1802.
The session then drawing towards a close, the reports on these petitions, together with the memorials of sundry
calico printers, cordwainers, and shoemakers, were, few of them, acted on. but were left, with other unfinished
business, to be taken up at the succeeding session. The resolution of the House, to this effect, passed on the 16th of
April, 1802.
In the course of that succeeding session, a considerable number of the former petitions were renewed, or others
presented tor similar purposes; and to the former collection were added memorials from printers, comb makers,
gun smiths, and cork cutters. The report on this volume of memorials was made on the 21st of February, 1803.
A number of these memorials, or others of the like import, have been presented again during the present session.
The cutters of corks, the makers of plated trappings for cari-iages and horses, the stainers of plain cotton goods, and,
in short, the ilomestic tradesmen and artists oi" almost every other denomination, haveapplied to Congress to patron-
ize tiieir respective employments, and to increase their profits. The modes of favoring domestic manufactures by
governmental aid, may be reduced to the following heads:
1st. Encouragement by exempting imported raw materials from imposts. — Already has it been recommended
to (he House to encourage some of our domestic manufactures by increasing the facility of introducing the raw mate-
rials \yhich enter into them. And it was thought a sufficient encouragement for the manufacture of wheat into flour,
and of mill stones, that rough or un wrought burrs should be admitteilfree from duty. The like opinion was enter-
tained concerning the encouragement of the brush manufacture, by advising that bristles of swine should be admitted
free. As our country is not known, as yet, to furnish pure antimony, the exemption of the regulus of that metal
from impost, was thought a sufficient encouragement for the incipient type manufacture. The paper manufacture
seemed to be sufficiently provided for, if rags were permitted to be brought into the country without being dutied.
Though saltpetre and suipiiur both abound in the United States, yet, as their preparation is still in a backward state,
it v.as thought that the manufacture of gunpowder would receive due patronage by exempting them both from the
payment of impost on their importation from Italy and India. Some think indigo ought to come free; as also the
bark of the cork tree.
2d. Encouragement by laying higher or prohibit duties on manufactured articles imported. — It has been urged
that a duty of twenty-five pei- centum ad valorem, on fur hats, brushes, stone ware, saddles, cannon ball, glass bot-
tles, and glass ware of all kinds; and fifty cents on umbrellas; three cents per pound on starch; and four cents on
hair powder, vvould have an operation favorable to the domestic enterprise of hatters, brush makers, potters, saddlers,
iron masters, glass, umbrella, and starch nianufiicturers.
In like manner it has been considered by a former committee that, if five cents the pound was laid upon import-
ed gunpowder; three cents per pound upon glue; two cents per pound upon tarred cordage; two and a half cents
upon untarred cordage or yarns; on printed calicoes an additional duty of two and a half per cent.; on all {)lated
ware, an additional iluty of five per cent.; on soap, three cents the pound; on candles of tallow, three cents the
pound; on anchors, two cents per pound; on spikes or bolts of iron, two cents per pour.d; oa cut, slitted, or rolled
iron, one cent per pound; on foreign pickled fish, one dollar the barrel; and on all dried fish, one dollar the quintal;
there would be an adequate governmental aid extended to the manufacturers of gunpowder, glue, cordage, soap,
and candies, anchors, spikes, slit iron, and to the cod fishery.
•3d. Encouragement by withholding drawback from articles of foreign manufacture exported again. — This is
done alredy in the case of loaf and refined sugar, and might easily be extended to other articles.
-1th. Encouragement by allotcing drawback of duties paid on domestic manufactures equal to what was paid for
the raw uuiferials on their importation. — This has generally been allowed on the exportation of sugar refined from
the foreign material, and on rum distilled from fiireign molasses, though, under our present law. neither is entitled
to the tirawbick. it has been supposed tliat plain cottons, which undergo the operation of staining and printing
within the countiy, iniglit be permitted to receive drawback on exportation in the form of calicoes.
5th. By direct Jjounties.—TWii mode of encouragement has been thought to have been employed partially in the
curing and exporting of cod fish, and could be extende<l to other branches of business, if sound policy required it.
Froin this view of the proceedings of Congress, it will appear that mucli has been done already to encourage the
dciniestic industry of our citi'/.ens.
That industry, under such aids as th.e Government by these means lias given, at a time when population is so
rapidly increasing, has caused useful arts and manufactures to rise up and tin-ive in almost every part of the country.
Our works in wood, copper, hemp, leather, and iron, are already excellent and extensive. And, if we do not excel
in the manufiuture of the finer articles of cotton, silk, wool, aiul the metals, we may felicitate ourselves that, by
reason of the ea»e of gaining a subsistence, and the high price of wages, our fel low citizens, born to happier destinies,
are not doomed to the wretchedness of a strict discipline in such manufiictories.
Our citizens are distinguished iiir their ingenuity and skill. They have invented many expedients by machinery
to s'lorten ;'.nd cheapen labor. The machine for making wool and'cottoa cards, the machines for ginning cotton,
the macliini's for cutting and heading nails, the machinery for elevating wheat, and for raising and stn-iing meal, in
mills, and ill.- improvements in (he manufacture, of muskets, class with the most useful inventions v.ith which the
age li;;s beei; adoriied.
ft is. perhaps, to be regretted by the petitioners, that Congress is deprived of the power to encourage manufac-
tures by imposing duties on certain domestic raw materials, if exported. If this, lio\\ever. had not been withheld
by the constitution, an expert duty upon lioins and bones of oxen and deer, might operate in favor of the comb, knife,
lantern. &c. manufacture; and an export duty upon gieen myrtle wax might favor the bleaching of that choice
vegetable production, and the formation of white candles from it; so, perhaps, the laying an export duty upon furs
would be a rc-.dy method of aiding the hat manuiacture. Or, to lake a stronger case, an export duly on provisions,
by making bread, meal, and otlier articles of litod cheap at home, might be viewed by scime of the petitioners as a
capita! method of lowering labor and encouraging domestic manufactures. But none of thi:-; latter class of expedi-
ents is under the control of the Government.
1804.] REMISSION TO COLLETOR, &c. 81
The committee observe in the journal of the House, that, on the 21st of February, 1803, a resolve was oassed
directing the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare, and lay before Congress, a plan foi- the levying new ana more
specific duties on goods,wares, and merchandise, imported into the United States, so that the same shall, as near as
may be, neither increase nor diminish the ])iesent revenue collected from imports. From this plan, lately presented
to Congress, additional liglit has been thrown on this subject.
In tlie mean time, it ought to be considered that there is great scope for agriculture, tillage, and rural employ-
ment, in the United States. Agriculture is the great occupation \viiicli sets in motion all kinds of manufactures. It
furiiislies both tlie raw materials, and tlie articles of subsistence to those who are engaged in manufacturing employ -
ments. Tlie cultivation of the earth is, theiefore. absolutely necessary to provide the ingiedients for arti/.ans to
work upon, and the food for enabling them to live, while they are engaged in labor. This being the fact, the great
question arises, whether we shall furnish raw materials and food to marnifacturers in our own country, or in foreign
lands.''
Political ecoKomists will instantly see that the good of the revenue, and the happiness of the people, are best
promoted by ottering a part of our unwrought materials, and of our surplus provision^;, to domestic manufacturers,
and, at the same time, to export the other part of what we can spare, in exchange for the wrought productions of
foreign manufactories.
In a country devoted to agiiculture, the cluster of arts andtratles which minister toils wants spring up of course,
and almost from necessity. The plainer, c(!arser, and more useful fabrics in wood, wool, lealhei', iron,Hax, cotton,
and stone, are manufactured with tolerable skill; wliile the more fine, costly, and high wrought articles of those
several kinds, can be procured more conveniently from foreign parts. And while the country consumer pays for the
former with one part of his spare produce, he barters away the other part to procure a proportion of the latter.
There may be some danger in refusing to adnnt the maiuifactures of foreign countries; for, by the adoption of
such a measure, we should have no market abroad foi- our produce, and industry would lose one of its chief incen-
tives at home.
In addition to the wise calculations and estimates of our predecessors in Congress, who devised the existing sys-
tem of imposts, there may probably be something done. And the following plan appears to the committee as well
adapted as any thing that has occurred, to suit the wishes of the petitioners as fir as seems reasonable, and as actual
circumstances warrant:
Resolved, That rags of linen, cotton, woollen, and hempen cloths; bristles of swine; rcgulus of antimony; un-
wrought burr stones; saltpetre; and the bark of the cork tree, (which pay at present \'ik per cent, ad valorem) be
admitted free of duties.
Resolved, That brushes and black bottles, (now paying a duty of 131 pei' cent.) be henceforward charged \vith a
duty of 25 per cent.
Resolved, That fur hats, and plated ware, (which now pay 15 per cent.) shall be raised to a duty of -30 per cent.
Resolved, That stone ware, window glass, and cannun ball, (which now pay 15 per cent.) be hereafter charged
with a duty of 25 per cent.
Resolved, Tiiat foreign pickled and dried fish, (which now pay 12j per cent, ad ^ r.lorera) be subjected to a duty
of 150 cents the barrel lor the former, ..nd of 100 cent^ the quintal for the latter.
Resolved, That a duty of 3 cents the pound be laid upon starch, of 1 cents the pouml upon hair powder, and 4
cents upon glue, on their importation, in lieu of the present duties of 15 per cent, ad valorem.
Resolved, That printed calicoes, and gun-powder, (now paying 12,4 per cent.) bj henceforward charged with a
duty of 15 per cent.
Resolved, That tarred cordage and cables (now paying 180 cents the cwt.) be subjected to a duty of 2 cents the
poutul; and tiiat untarred cordage (now paying 225 cents the cwt.) be made to pay 2^ cents the pound.
Resolved, That a duty of 50 cents a piece be laid upon uusbrellas; of 3 cents per pound upon soap; of 3 cents
the pound upon tallow candles; of 2 tents the pouiui upon anchors; of 2.^ cents upon spikes and bolts of iron.
tJthCoNGRKss.] No. 215. [IsiSessiox.
REMISSION TO THE ( OLLECTOR AND NAVAL OFFICER AT SAVANNAH.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOl'SE OF r.DPRESENTATIVES, JANIAUV 27. 180!.
Mr. Samuel L. MrrcniLL made the following report:
Report of the Committee of Commerce and Manui'aetures, on the memoiial of Laughlan ^Ulntosh and Joseph Ha-
bersham, i-eferred on the 16th instant:
The former of the memorialists is die late naval ofhcer of tlie port of Savannah, in Georgia. The latter is the
agent of the estate of John Habersham deceased, late collector of the customs at that port.
In the years 1791 and 1792, the collector and na^■al officer, from a misunderstanding and improper construction of
the revenue laws, at that time, omitted to charge the ten per cent, on enumerated articles imported in foreign vessels.
After tiie mistake was detected, the memorialists made all the exertions in their power to collect these arreara-
ges of duties. And in this they were so successful that the whole of the sum due from the collector and naval offi-
cer to the treasury was recovered, except one thousand one hundred and eleven dollars and eighteen cents; and the
reason why the whole was not recovered was, that many of the importers of goods were transient persons, v,ho never
came into that collection district again. A list of the names of these persons, aiul the sums of money owing by them,
respectively, accompanies the memorial.
The accounts of Mr. MTntosh. and Mr. John Habershan, have never, as yet. been settled at the treasury. And
the object of the present application is to solicit an exoneration of the arrears of debt, to (he amount aforesaid; and
to this appeal to Congress they have been prompted, iri consequence of the inability (;f the Secietary and Comptroller
of the Ireasury to grant relief.
It appears that the then Secretary of the Ti-easury wr.s inclined to construe favorably the error in judgment of
the collector and naval officer in the interpretation of the law. And the present ISecietary of the Treasury, in pur-
suance of the probability he feels that the inconvenience complained of arose from a nustake in construing the law,
or from an ignorance of it, was disposed to direct ci-edit to be given for the amount. Iie.d imt tiie Comptroller con-
ceiyeit that the law forbade the exercise of that discretion in tiie present case.
The committee are of opinion, that the petitioners are entitled to relief; and that tiie Secretary of the Trea-u ry
he authori7,ed to direct credit to be given to the late collector of Savannah, to the amount of eleven luindreil antl
eleven dollars and eighteen cents.
32 '. '" FINANCE. [1804.
8th Congress.] No. 216. [1st Session.
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 30, 1804.
Treasury Department, January 27, 1804.
Sir'
In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, passed on the third of March, 1797, I
have the honor to transmit a statement, exhibiting the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares, and mer-
chandise, imported into the United States, and exported therefrom, during the years 1800, 1801, and 1802.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
1804.]
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
83
A Statement exhibiting the amount of Drawback payable on sundry articles exported from the United States, in
the years 1800, 1801, and 1802, compared with the amount of Duties collected on the same, respectively.
IN THE TEAR 1800.
IN THE TEAR 1801.
IX THE YEAR 1802.
SPECIES OF MEKCBAXDISE.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
On Merchandise —
Dolls.
Dolls.
Dolls.
Dolls.
Dolls.
Di.lls.
Paving a duty cff 10 per cent, ad val.
562,182
191,476
2,339
8,444
Do 11 do
142,456
90,603
3,659
10,331
Do 12i do
2,886,365
304,160
4,738,042
822,263
3,318,075
513,459
Do 13J do
329,94-
80,692
688,854
231,835
270,171
99,808
Do 15 do
1,123,015
115,288
1,397,954
164,973
1,170,338
67,635
Do 16^ do
146,221
25,750
122,720
25,443
102,604
8,561
Do 20 do
59,149
4,965
91,047
7,159
73,125
6,010
Do 22 do
13,877
2,654
23,232
3,942
25,798
2,092
Wines, at 40 do
49,458
57,162
62
3,593
_
182
Do 44 do
27,993
33,519
Wines, Madeira,
151,846
11,817
155,124
12,202
145,741
12,864
Biiigiindy and Cliampaigne, -
748
108
2,167
337
2,464
586
Slieny, - - -
75,493
13,062
26,239
342
268,573
4,829
St. Lucar, - - -
1,220
544
138
-
650
Lisbon, - - -
89,904
174
133,830
2,711
63,906
767
Oporto, _ _ -
9,810
980
4,140
77
20,515
Teneriffe and Fayal,
86,257
11,9'J5
98,885
26,289
107,318
4,575
Malag-a, - - -
68,310
19,393
43,206
41,477
71,835
All (ither, - - -
241,339
132,467
481,803
394,002
175,889
130,639
Spirits, Foreign, distilled from grain, -
181,082
19,552
252,697
16,357
237,069
18,584
Do. from other materials.
1,367,210
94,464
2,089,962
121,879
2,179,805
104,068
Domestic do. from Molasses, -
203
172
522
Do. from domestic produce, -
41
-
24
54
87
Molasses, _ _ - -
194,248
446
299,768
15,927
353,431
1,706
Beer, Ale, and Porter,
22,114
7,273
15,917
3,074
15,751
544
Tea, Bohea, _ _ _
367,617
109,027
187,071
68,898
221,651
50,047
Souchong, _ _ _
128,847
3,589
134,715
55,913
117,395
88,069
Hyson, - - - -
214,978
43,854
186,334
96,418
110,436
60,903
Other Green, - - -
153,353
12,730
248,507
78,734
292,488
139,099
Coffee, _ - - -
2,120,368
1,773,422
2,983,447
2,439,944
1,682,439
1,284,376
Cocoa, _ _ - -
120,192
93,334
Xt o,o30
137,132
29,526
28,096
Chocolate, - - - -
61
-
99
5
175
4
Sugar, Brown, _ _ _
1,796,428
734,801
2,623,647
1,346,382
1,821,117
717,353
Clayed, _ - _
1,019,863
840,951
1,123,594
1,067,532
196,581
252,026
Lump, _ _ _
-
-
70
Loaf and Candy,
1,967
310
1,222
55
1,161
172
All other, - - -
-
-
430
-
55
Candles, Tallow, _ - _
2,544
1,095
5,596
1,856
1,297
1,847
Wax and Spermaceti,
161
17
273
108
95
Cheese, _ _ _ _
34,649
16,565
50,344
43,747
28,382
21,056
Soap, _ _ - _
74,183
34,636
38,830
45,560
8,906
11,300
Pepper, _ - - -
158,984
53,642
289,124
234,532
371,305
335,258
Pimento, _ - - -
25,642
16,827
15,848
10,037
11,523
2,010
Tobacco, manufactured, - -
19,699
5,314
17,947
1,147
22,533
1,220
Snuff, _ - - _
3,607
109
3,048
3,986
1,050
270
Indigo, _ - - -
167,558
141,800
129,380
73,723
78,589
91,442
Cotton, _ - - _
105,787
103,484
129,731
108,675
101,699
93,301
Nails, _ - - _
73,939
14,264
73,878
12,543
69,250
6,101
Spikes, _ _ - _
4,904
89
2,877
67
3,194
213
Lead, Bar and other,
24,972
635
23,034
3,867
15,178
2,629
Steel, unwroiight, - - _
9,077
511
15,489
529
12,202
753
Hemp, _ - - _
19,535
1,017
81,435
-
83,446
Cables, _ - _ _
292
1,181
860
49
1,783
166
Cordage, Tarred, - - _
19,647
9,888
50,900
5,731
20,963
6,935
Do. Untarred, and Yarn,
2,456
25
3,267
-
2,395
8
Twine and Pack-thread, - -
8,546
700
7,120
265
6,663
192
Glauber Salts, - _ _
2,832
28
2,995
254
1,756
Salt, _ - _ _
687,387
5,190
686,454
13,864
792,838
6,607
Coal, - _ - _
25,150
181
31,889
227
23,388
Boots, _ _ _ _
3,460
323
5,388
383
3,663
230
Shoes and Slippers of Silk,
876
298
1,022
757
2,393
461
Do. all other, - - _
11,766
1,822
13,559
839
11,150
1,048
Cards, Wool and Cotton,
2
-
35
_
141
Do. Playing, - - _
19,462
8,997
48,939
52,623
15,039
17,155
Dollars,
15,261,279
5,249,282
20,064,059
7,819,093
14,766,990
4,197,256
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 27, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
M
FINANCE.
[1804.
8th Congress.] No. 217.
[1st Session.
SINKING FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO TlIE SENATE, FEBRUARY G. 1804.
The Commissioners of tlm Sinking Fund respectfully report to Congress as follows:
That the measures which have been authorized by the Board, subsequent to their report of the ."ith February,
1803, so I'ar as the same have been completed, are fully detailed in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, to
this Board, dated tlie third day of the present month, and in the statements therein referred to; which are herewitli
transmitted, and praved to be received as part of this report.
JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate.
JAMES MADISON, Secretary of Slate.
AliBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treaswy.
LEVI LINCOLN, Attorney General United States.
Washington, February 4, 1804.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund —
That, at the close of the year 1801, the unexpended balance of the disbursements, made out of the
treasury, for the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt, which was applicable
to payments falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury De-
partment, amounted to - - ------
As will appear by the statement A.
That, during the year 1802, the following disbursements were made out of the treasury, on account
of the principal and interest of the public debt, viz:
I. 'J'here was paid on account of the reimbursement and interest of the domestic fund-
ed debt, the sum of - - - - " . " . ' 4,618,021 39
II. On account of domestic loans obt;uned from the Bank of the United States, viz:
On account of the principal, - - - . 1,290,000 00
Onacctumtof the interest, - - - - 162,025 00
$1,085,907 60
III. On account of theiiomestic unfunded debt, viz:
On account of debts due to foreign officers.
On account of certain parts of the domestic debt.
7,994 92
14,906 84
IV. On account of the principal and interest of the Dutch debt, including
repayments in the treasury, - - - ■
Amounting, altogether, to - - •
As will appear by the annexed list ol' warrants B.
Which disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
I. From the funds constituting the ainmal appropriation of $7,300,000, for
the year 1802, viz:
From the fund arising from interest on the debt transferred to the com-
missioners of the sinking iimd, as per statement annexed to last
year's report, marked B, - -
From the fund arising from payments into the lieasiiry, of debts which
originated under the late Government, as per statement annexed to
last year's report, marked C, - -
From the fund arising from dividen<ls on the capitfd stock, which be-
longed to the United States, in the bank of the said States, as per
statement annexed to last year's leport, marked D,
From the fund arising from the sales of public lands, being the amount
of moneys paid into the treasury, in the year 1802, as per state-
ment annexed to last year's report, market! E, - -
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, import-
1,453,035 00
32,961 76
3,359,993 03
326,449 93
888 79
33,960 00
179,575 52
ed, and on the tonnage of ships and vessels.
- 6,759,125
II.
Ill
From t!ie proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on
the tonnage of ships or vessels, advanced in part and on account of the annual
appropriation of $7,300,000, for the year 1803, - - - -
. Fiom repayments in the treasury, on account of remittances purchased for provid-
ing for the foreign debt, as will appear by tlie statement E, viz:
Repayment of the purciiase money, . _ - .. 109,120
Damages and interest recovered.
10,472 78
IV. From the proceeds of two thousand twoimndred and I'.venty shares of tlie capital
stock of the Bank of the United States, as per statement annexed to last year's re-
port, miuked F, ------
300,000 00
745,807 40
119,593 78
• 1,287,600 00
$9,453,000 IS
9,453,000 18
That (he abovementloned disbursements, together with tiie abovemenlioned balance, which remained
unexpended on the 1.--1 January, 1803, and anu>uutingaltogetiiei', to - - - 10,538,907 78
Ten millions five huudied and thirty-eight thousand nine iiundred and seven dollars and seventy-
eight cents, have been accounted i'or, in the following manner, viz:
I. There was repaid in the treasuiy, during the year 1802, on account of protested bills or advances
made for contracts, which were not fulfiiied, as appears by the abovementloned statement E, a sum
of - " . - . ■ - - - - - 109,120 00
II. The sums actually applied during the same year, to the p:iyment of the principal and interest
of the public debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department, amount to
seven milliiins seven hundred and seventy-two thousand eight hundred and nfty-four dollars and
seventy cents, viz: ^
1804.] THE SINKING FUND. 85
I. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, - - - 3,638,714 63
II. On account of tile interest and charges on the same. - - - 4,134,110 07
7,772,854 70
As will appear by the statement D.
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1802, and applicable to payments fall-
ing due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department,
amounted to (as will appear by the statement F) - - - - - - 2,656,933 08
$10,538,907 78
That, during the year 1803, the following disbursements were made out of the Treasury, on account
of the principal and interest of the public debt, viz:
I. There was paid on account of the reimbursement and interest of tlie domestic fund-
ed debt, a sum of ------ 4,568,176 68
II. On account of domestic loans obtained from the Bank of tiie United States, viz:
On account of the principal. ----- 500,000 00
On account of the interest. -.-... 82.000 00
III. On account of the domestic unfunded debt, viz:
On account of debts due to foreign officers, - - - 12,123 31
On account of certain parts of the domestic debt, - - 12,073 43
582,000 00
24,196 74
IV. On account of the principal and interest of the foreign debt, including repayments
in the treasury, - - - - - - - 2,153,348 17
Amounting, altogether, to - - - 7,327,721 59
As will appear by the annexed list of warrants, G.
"\^'hich disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
I. From the funds constituting tiie annual appropriation of $7,300,000, for the year 1803, ^iz:
From the fund arising from interest on the debt transferred to the commissioners of
the sinking fund, as per statement N, - - - 401,355 05
From the fund arising from payments into the treasury, of debts which
originated under the late Govermnent, as per statement 0, - 135 46
From the fund arising from the sales of public lands, being the amount
of moneys paid into the treasury, in the year 1803, as per state-
ment P, ------ 158,949 65
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, import-
ed, ana on the tonnage of ships or vessels, ... - 5,993,752 44
Amounting, altogether, to - 6,554,192 60
"Which sum of -....- 6,554,19260
Together with the sum advanced during the year 1802, on account ot
the appropriation for the year 1803, and amounting, as above stated, to 745,807 40
Make, in the whole, for the year 1803, the annual appropriation of 7,300,000 00
II. From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on
the tonnage of ships or vessels, advanced in part, and on account of the annual ap-
propriation for the year 1804, - -.■"-- 753,23640
III. From repayments in the treasury on account of remittances purchased for provid-
ing for the foreign debt, and of advances made to commissioners of loans, as will ap-
pear by the statement I, viz:
Repajanent of the purchase money, and advances, - - - 13,117 48
Damages and interest recovered, - - - - - 2,218 00
15,335 48
IV. From the moneys appropriated by law, for paying commissions to agents employed
in the purchase of remmittances for the foreign debt, being the amount paid at the
treasuiy, during the year 1803, for that object, as will appear by statement G, - 4,957 11
,327,721 59
That the abovementioned disbursements, together with the above stated balance of - - 2,656,933 08
Which remained unexpended at the close of the year 1802, and with a further sum arising from
profits made on remittances made to Holland, by the way of London, which is estimated at - 11,200 00
9,995,854 67
And amounting altogether, to nine millions nine hundred and ninety-five thousand eight hun-
ered and fifty-four dollars and sixty-seven cents, will be accounted for in the next annual report,
in conformity with the accounts which shall then have been rendered to the Treasury Depart-
ment.
That, in the mean while, the manner in which the said sum has been applied, is, from the partial
accounts which have been rendered J and from the knowledge of the payments, intended to be
made both in Holland and in America, estimated as followeth, viz:
I. The repayments in the treasury have amounted, as by the abovementioned statement I, to - 13,1 17 48
II. The sums actually applied, during the year 1803, to tlie payment of the principal and interest of
the public debt, are estimated as followeth. viz:
Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, - - - 4,528,196 74
Paid on account of interest and charges on the same, - - - 3,903,144 II
-\mounting, altogether, to - - 8,431,340 85
As will appear by the estimate K.
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1803, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, is estimated, as per estimate L. at - - - . 1,551,396 34
$9,995,854 67
12 tt
gg FINANCE. [1804.
That no purchases of the debt of the United States have been made since the date of the last report to Congress.
And tliat the statement M exhibits the operations at the treasury, in the transfer of stock to the commissioners
oftiie sinking fund, in trust for the United States, upon the reimbursement of the foreign debt, in the year 1802;
and includes also, the sum of six thousand three hundred and fifty-nine dollars and twenty cents, being the aggre-
gate of the several species of stock transferred in the year 1803, in payment for public lands.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, February 3, 1804.
A. - ■
Statement of the provision made before the 1st January, 1802, for the payment of the principal and interest of the
public debt falling due after the year 1801.
I. On account of the foreign debt. Guilders. Dolls. Cts.
1. Cash in the hands of the commissioners at Amsterdam and Antwerp, on 31st
December. 1801:
In Amsterdam, per treasury statements No. 13,824 and 14,359, - - - 1,508 14 02(a)
In ditto, transferred by the commissioners during the year 1802, from the account of
Gov. Morris to the credit'of Dutch debt, being the balance of a sum formerly
remitted for paying the interest on tiie debt due to foreign officers, - - 41,787 10 08
43,296 04 10
Deduct balance due to C.J. M. De Wolf, in Antwerp, . - - - 1,432 00 00
41,864 04 10
At 40 cents, is - - -. . - - - 16,745 69
2. Amount of remittances paid for at the treasury and remitted to the commission-
ers on or before the 31st December, 1801, which are credited by the commis-
sioners in their account for 1802, ------- 2,240,523 04(6)
Whicli remittances cost only $888,065 64. but, at 40 cents, is . - . - 896,209 28
3. Amount of payment, made at the treasury before the 31st December, 1801, for
remittances which have been protested for non-payment, on account of con-
tracts not fulfilled, and on that day not repaid into the treasury, . - . ". " " (c)153,120 00
4. Advances made to G. Simpson and P. R. Dalton, agents for purchasing bills of
exchange, unexpended on 31st December, 1801, ------- 20,961 40
II. From which deduct, on account of the domestic debt, viz:
The balance on 31st December, 1801, in tlie hands of deceased commissioners of
loans, amounted to - - - - - - - - $3,393 99
Ditto in the hands of acting ditto, ------- 1,196,39016
Overpaid to Bank of United States beyond the dividends payable at the treasury, 95 88
$1,199,880 03
The demands unsatisfied on the same day, on that account, were, viz:
Dividends payable by the commissioners of loans, including that due on 1st Janu-
ary, 1802, and exclusively of unclaimed dividends no longer demandable at their
oftices, - - - $1,178,863 59
Unclaimed dividends payable at the treasury, - - - 22,126 59
Balance due to the late commissioner of loans for Georgia, - - 18 62
1,201,008 80
Balance due on account of domestic debt, ..---- $1,12877
-\mount advanced in anticipation of payments for the public debt, - - - $1,085,907 60
NOTES TO STATEMENT A.
(fl) In the account of the commissioners for the year 1801, as settled at the treasury, per report
13,824, a balance is stated in favor of the United States, of - - - Guilders, 57,631 16 15
In their account for the year 1803, as settled at the treasury, per report No. 14,359, they are charged
for transactions antecedent to 1802, with a further sum of - - - - - - 6,146 14 03
63,778 11 02
From which deducting an item for dividends on stock sold, only suspended for want of vouchers, and
amounting to ----------- - 62,269 17 00
Leaves the balance, as per statement B, - - - - - - - 1 ,508 14 02
The commissioners, in tiieir account for 1801, had stated a balance due to them by the U. States, of 19,676 15 00
Making a difference of --------- 21,18509 02
Which difference consists of the following items, viz:
Overcharge of 3 per cent, on their charges for negotiating the loan of 3,000,000 guilders, of 1st Janu-
ary, 1794, - - - - - - - - - Guilders, 15,000 00 00
Interest charged by them on said sum. - - - - - - - _ - - 2,679 09 00
Amount of a bill paid to them on account of the Dutch debt, and by them erroneously credited to the
Department of State, --...-.-.-- 3^000 00 00
Interest on the said sum. --.--.-_-- 467 05 03
Commission overcharged on payment of interest on Dutch debt, - - - - - 38 14 15
Guilders, 21,185 09 02
(6) This sum, which makes part of the sum of 5,009,985 02 08 accounted for by the commissioners during the year
1802, as per their account for that year, settled at the treasury, (report No. 14,359) consists of the following
items, viz:
Guilders, 814,364 at 39 cents, - $317,60196
1,426,159 04 at 40 " - 571,463 68
2,240,523 04 cost - - $888,065 64
1804.]
THE SINKING FUND.
87
(c) This sum consists of the following particulars:
Bill purchased from Pragers & Co. in 1798, -
Ditto A. Brown in 1801, -
Ditto D. Harris
Ditto J. Burrall,
Ditto ditto
Guilders 120,000
60,000
35,000
10,000
8,000 at 39 cts
Advance to J. and R. Wain, on account of a contract for paying moneys in Amsterdam.
not fulfilled in 1801, .-.--.-- 60,000
Dollars .18, 000 7 ^ ;„ .^i^
24,000 3 y^tin s,uii.
14,000^
4,000 C repaid in 1802.
3,120J
$153,120
Tkeasury Department, Register^'i Office. February 1, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Beglsler.
B.
List of Warranls drawn, according to law, during the year 1802, on the Treasurer of the United States, on
account of the Reimbursement and Interest of the Domestic Debt.
No. of
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
Warrant.
2585
January 18,
1802.
Jabez Bowen, . - - -
$900 00
2595
22,
44
James Davidson, . - - -
2,349 27
2624
•' 30,
44
Do. . - - .
3,523 37
2661
February 26,
4c
James Alger, . - . -
1,600 00
2662
u n
b»
John Neufville, - - - ,
38,600 00
2663
il. !.(.
44
Sherwood Haywood, - - . -
1,000 00
2678
March 4.
^4
James Davidson, - - - -
10,859 28
2693
9,
<4
William Gardner, - - - -
6,100 00
2694
«k kb
44
Thomas Perkins, - - - -
154,000 00
2695
4ii > i,i
b4
Jabez Bowen, . „ . -
11,350 00
2696
(,(, ii
4 4
William I inlay. . - . -
22,300 00
2697
i<. (,i
4 4
John Hopkins, - - - -
12,000 00
2705
16,
44
James Nicholson, - - - -
154,000 00
2706
b. k(.
ik
James Ewing, . - . -
6,400 00
2709
17,
44
James Alger, . - - -
1,500 00
2716
" 22,
^*
Benjamin Harwood, - - - -
12,764 92
2727
25,
44
Stephen Moylan, - - - -
152,577 95
2728
26,
b4
John Stockton, . - - -
2,300 00
2730
a a
4»
George Simpson. . - - -
301,118 44
2731
ii 4.
44
James Davidson, . - - -
48,578 50
2858
April 17,
44
Jabez Bowen, . - - -
700 00
2865
19,
44
James Davidson, . - - -
2,191 97
2866
k( ii
44
Do. ... -
1,597 82
2894
27,
44
Do. ....
.3,666 53
2951
May 11,
44
Do. ....
147 91
2952
U -i
44
Do. ... -
1,737 01
2965
18,
b4
Do. ....
779 36
2966
• b b4
44
Do. ....
8,840 29
2968
21,
4b
Sherwood Haywood, - - - -
1.000 00
2969
>. ((
44
John Neufville, . . - -
35,500 00
2978
June 4.
4 4
Williaai Gardner, . - - -
6.100 00
2979
'• "
44
Tliomas Perkins. - - - - '
154,000 00
2980
ii. ii
b<
Jabez Bowen, - - - -
12,100 00
2981
(4 14
44
William Imlay, - - - -
21,800 00
2982
44 44
k4
John Hopkins, . . . -
12,000 00
2999
9,
44
James Nicholson, . - . -
158,000 00
3000
kb !,(,
4 fc
James Ewing, . . . .
6,650 00
3024
21,
44
Benjamin Harwood. - - - -
12,353 65
3033
24,
b4
Stephen Moylan, - - - -
159,234 3T
3039
26,
44
John Stockton, - - - -
2,509 94
3042
28,
44
George Simpson, . . - -
396,953 22
3043
6i 4b
44
James Davidson, . . - -
46,266 45
3172
July 26,
4to
Do. ... -
1,280 48
3173
a u
44
Do. - - -
4,867 74
3176
30,
b4
Do. - - - -
1,170 94
3177
44 44
b4
Do. - - -
619 64
3231
August 23,
"
Do.
3,672 61
3242
September 2,
b4
William Gardner, . - - -
6,100 00
3243
.4 4(
'•
Thomas Perkins, . . . -
154,000 00
3244
44 4(
44
Jabez Bowen, ....
12,100 00
3245
44 44
44
William Imlay, . . . -
21,800 00
3246
44 44
4 4
James Nicholson, . - - -
158,000 00
3247
44 44
4.
James Ewing, . . . .
6,650 00
3248
44 44
44
Stephen Moylan, . - - -
159,234 37
3249
4 • 44
44
John Stockton, . . _ -
2,509 94
3250
44 4 4
44
Benjamin Harwood, - - - -
12.353 65
3251
44 44
4 4
John Hopkins, . - . -
12,000 00
3252
44 44
44
Sherwood Haywood. - - - •.
1,000 00
3253
44 k.
44
John Neufville, . - - -
35,500 00
3254
>4 44
44
James Alger, . . . -
1..500 00
3258
3,
44
James Davidson, . - - -
4.844 02
.3271
" 20,
4.
William Gardner, - - - -
340 00
3273
23,
44
Stephen Moylan, . - - -
6,484 92
3274
24,
41
James Davidson. - - - -
928 49
3281
27,
44
Do. - - .-
45,221 64
3282
4k fck
44
George Simpson, . - . -
293,232 66
3323
October 1.
44
' Do. ... -
3.500 00
8t
FINANCE.
[1804.
B — Continued.
No. of
Warrant.
3424
3425
3426
3438
3443
3444
3445
3466
3469
3470
3471
3472
3478
3481
3482
3488
3489
3496
3497
3534
2729
3041
3280
3495
3492
3493
3494
Date.
November 12, 1802,
20,
24,
December 8,
9,
17,
" 20,
u a
" 24,
" 27,
" 28,
a a
" 31
March 26,"
June 28,
September 27,
December 28,
In whose favor.
Sums.
James Davidson, - - - -
Do.
William [mlay, - . . -
James Davidson, - - - -
Sherwood Haywood, - - - -.
John NeutVille, - - . -
James Alger, .. . . .
John Hopkins, - - - -
William Imlay, . - - -
William Gardner, . - - -
Tiiomas Perkins, - - - .
Jabez Bowen, - - - - '
James Nicholson,
Benjamin Harwood, - - - -
James Ewing, - - ■ -
John Stockton, . . . -
Stephen Moylan, _ - . -
James Davidson, . . . -
Geoige Simpson, - . . -
James Ewing,
Thomas T. Tucker, agent to the trustees for the redemption
of the public debt.
Do. Do. Do.
Do. Do. Do.
Do. Do. Do.
Do. Do. Do.
Do. Do. Do.
Do. Do. Do.
$18 62
12,254 83
15,000 00
11,645 76
2,500 00
75,800 00
2,800 00
22,000 00
30,700 00
12,700 00
290,000 00
20,400 00
300,000 00
21,707 52
10,100 00
3,891 45
284,775 85
86,413 56
36,678 22
1,000 00
70,685 78
70,723 17
70,827 51
114,213 46
179,575 52
888 79
33,960 00
4,618,021 39
List of Warrants drawn, according to law, during the year 1802, on the Treasurer of the United States, on
account of the repayment of Principal of Moneys borroived of the Bank of the United States.
No. of
Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
3045
3073
June 28, 1802.
" 30, "
President, Directors,
Do.
& Co. of the Bank of the United States,
Do. Do.
2,400 00
1,287,600 00
$1,290,000 00
List of Warrants draum, according to law. during the year 1802, on the Treasurer of the United States, on
account of the payment of Interest on the Domestic Loans.
No. of
Warrant.
2568
2569
2570
2571
2572
2573
2574
2834
3131
3132
3133
3134
3135
3136
3392
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
January
14,
1802.
James David
son.
Agent for the President,
Directors, & Co. of
the Bank
of the United States,
.
$6,000 00
4;
4h
44
Do
Do
Do
6,000 00
(4
fci
44
Do
Do
Do
15,000 00
ii
4(
4 .
Do
Do
Do
15,000 00
4C
bb
44
Do
Do
Do
31,875 00
44
kfc
44
Do
Do
Do
2,250 00
44
if.
44
Do
Do
Do
7.200 00
April
9,
4(
Do
Do
Do
2.250 00
July
10,
44
Do
Do
Do
7.200 00
(»
bfa
44
Do
Do
Do
28,750 00
1,1,
6.
44
Do
Do
Do
6,000 00
bfc
bb
4C
Do
Do
Do
15,000 00
(.i
hi
44
Do
Do
Do
2,250 00
(4
bb
••
Do
Do
Do
15,000 00
October
20,
44
Do
Do
Do
2,250 00
$162,035 00
1804.]
THE SINKING FUND.
89
List of Warrants drawn according to laiv, during the year 1802, on the Treasurer of the United Stales, on
accotcnt of the Neimbursement of Capitcd and Interest of the Butch Debt.
No. of
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
Warrant.
2512
January 2, 1802.
David Harris. - - - ,
$5,200 00
2549
8. "
Do -
18,600 00
2680
15, "
S. Smith & Buchanan, - - - .
20,000 00
2581
(( >t a
G. Simpson. - - - .
50,000 00
2582
a i-i bi.
David Harris. - - - _
24.000 00
2586
" 18, "
Do - - • .
4,000 00
2587
" 19, "
Jonathan Burrall, - - -
35,400 00
2602
25, "
David Harris, - - " -
6,000 00
2628
30, "
P. R. Dalton. - - - .
50,000 00
2629
February 1, "
Moore \V'harton. - - - .
37,000 00
2645
11, '•
Jonathan BuiTall. - - - .
33,000 00
2646
a fc( 4<
David Harris, - - -
3,200 00
2648
" 12, •'
Do - - - ■
8,000 00
2657
" 25, "
Do - - - .
134.000 00
2660
26, "
G. Simpson. - . -
200,000 00
2666
March 1, "
John Mason, -•..._
229 20
2680
'• 4 "
Jona. Burrall, - - - .
51,815 20
2718
" 23.' "
Diivid Harris, - . -
20,000 00
2732
" 26^ "
Do - - - ■
6,000 00
2734
" 29, "
Do - - - "
20.000 00
2736
" 31, "
Do - - - .
3.446 16
2803
April 6, "
Jonathan Burrall, - - -
37,200 00
2839
9, "
P. R. Dalton, - - - ^
50.000 00
2841
" 10, "
David Harris,
12,000 00
2889
24, "
Do - - - ■
14,000 00
2892
" 26, "
Do - - - "
6,000 00
2906
29, "
Jonathan Burrall, - - - "
20.218 00
2913
May 3, "
Do - - - -
20,000 00
2936
44 ~ <4
'1
David Harris, - - . "
6.600 00
2948
'• 11, "
Jacob G. Koch, - - . "
40,000 00
2954
12, "
D. Harris, - - - ~
4,000 00
2967
'• 20, "
Do - . . -
4,000 00
2973
27, "
Do - - . -
6,000 00
2997
June 8, ''
J. G. Koch, - - - -
40,000 00
3003
10, "
Jonathan Burrall, - - - -
10,000 00
3004
44 44 44
David Harris, - . . -
6,000 00
3007
" 11, "
P. R. Dalton, - . . -
70,000 00
3008
44 12, "
G. Simpson. - - _ -
1,287.600 00
3016
" 16, "
P. R. Dalton, - . . -
40,000 00
3040
26, "
J. Burrall, - . . -
11,200 00
3140
July 12, "
D. Harris, - . . -
3,897 46
3153
19, "
G. Simpson, - . _ -
205,000 00
3154
H 44 44
D. Harris, - - . -
4,100 00
3163
" 23, "
Do - - . -
8,610 00
3166
26, "
J. Burrall, - . _ -
92.800 00
3167
4 4 44 44
D. Harris.
4,100 00
3170
44 44 44
P. R. Dalton, - . . -
30.000 00
3175
29, "
D. Harris, - _ _ -
10.250 00
3207
August 14, "
J. Burrall, - . . -
16.400 00
3225
21, ''
D. Harris, - .
4.100 00
3239
4. 27, "
Do - . ' -
4.100 00
,3256
September 3, "
Do - .
3,280 00
3260
4, "
Peter R. Daltoii, - . . -
30.000 00
3261
7, ''
D. Harris,
13,300 00
3279
25, "
Do - . . -
32,287 50
3342
October 5, "
J. Nourse, - . _ -
3,075 00
3347
6, '•
D. Harris,
16,400 00
3369
" 11, »
Do - -
2,562 50
3377
" 15, «
Do - . ■ -
10.250 00
3395
23, "
Do - . ■ -
1,640 00
3415
November 8, "
Do - . "_ .
3,075 00
3419
11, "
Henry Cocksedge, - . _ .
150.000 00
3420
44 44 44
Henry Cocksedge, - . _ .
161,111 11
3421
" 12, "
D. Harris,
8,200 00
3433
" 18, •'
Do - . "■ -
8,200 00
3437
*' 19, "
Do -. " .
5,125 00
3439
" 22, "
Do - . " .
4,920 00
3454
" 29, "
Do ...
6.150 00
3456
'4 44 ,4
Peter Muhlenberg, assignee, &c. _
4,000 00
3458
" 30, "
Do Do . ;; .
3.314 90
3461
December 4, "
D. Harris,
5,125 00
3473
16, "
Do - .
4.510 00
3477
44 44 <4
Do - . " .
4,100 00
3490
" 27, "
Do . ■ .
4,100 00
3499
" 30, "
Do - ' .
8.200 00
3503
31, "
Do -II.
70,000 00
•¥13,359,992 03
FINANCE.
[1804.
Warrant draivn according to law, in the year 1803, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account of debts due
to foreign officers.
No. of
Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Sum.
3023
June 21, 1802,
Rossier and Roulet, Attorneys for the heirs of Col. Gouvion,
$7,994 92
List qf warrants drawn according to law, in the year 1802, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account of
certain parts of the domestic debt.
No. of
Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
2601
2659
2677
2802
2908
3917
3970
2990
3120
3360
3410
Jaiiuary 35, 1802,
February 26, "
March 3, "
April 6, "
30, "
May 3, "
" 22, "
June 7, "
July 8, "
October 8, ' '
November 4, *'
Jonathan Snowden, -.-..-
Christopher Ellery, ------
Thomas Sumter, ------
Jacob Barnitz, - - . - . - -
John Davidson, -------
David Thomas, -------
James Davidson, - - - - - - -
William Crawford, ------
John Davidson, -------
Charles Tomkins, -..-.-
Do. do. - ----- -
$33 33
26 13
237 62
199 75
103 14
12 19
14 07
470 28
28 32
10,723 01
3,120 00
$14,966 84
RECAPITULATION.
Domestic debt, ------
Domestic loans, ------
Interest on do. -
Dutch debt, ------
Foreign officers, - -
Certain parts of domestic debt, - - - -
Treasury Department, Register'' s Office, February 1, 1804.
$4,618,021 39
1,290,000 00
163,025 00
3,359,992^03
7,994 92
14,966 84
$9,453,000 18
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Statement of purchases of remittances on account of the foreign debt, during the year 1802.
The balance in the hands of George Simpson and Peter R. Dalton, agents for purchasing bills of ex-
change, on the 31st December, 1801, was, as per statement A, - - - - -
The amount paid out of the treasury during the year 1802, ------
$20,961 40
3,359,993 03
$3,380,953 43
Whicli sum is accounted for as follows, viz:
Bills purchased, - - - Guilders 30,000 at 39| cents, tost
Bills and remittances, - - - 2,760,235 03 08 at 40 " "
Ditto do. - . - - 4,730,983 10 08 at 41 " "
Dollars 11,925 00
- 1,104,094 07
- 1,939,703 24
Guilders 7,531,218 14 00
£ sterling 70,000, at 4s. 6d. - -
$3,055,722 31
- 311,111 II
3,366,833 42
Leaving unexpended, on 31st December, 1802, in hands of Messrs. Simpson and Dalton, a balance, as
per statement F, -.-----.--. 14.120 01
5,380,953 43
Treasury Depart.ment, Register's Office, February 1, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1804.] THE SINKING FUND. 9I
D.
Statement of the application, during the year 1803, of the fund provided for the payment of principal and interest
of the public debt.
1. Payments on account of the principal of the public debt. Dolls. Cts.
1. On the domestic debt:
Reimbursement of old 6 per cent, stock, - . . - 855,637 81
of deferred do. as per treasury report. No.
No. 14,944, ... - 290,145 06
1,145,782 87
2. Domestic loans reimbursed, ------- 1,290,000 00
3. Debts due to foreien officers, including arrears of interest, - - - 7,994 92
Certain parts of domestic debt, do. do. - - 14,966 84
4. On the foreign debt, viz.
Guilders.
2d. Instalment of loan of 2.000,000 of 1st February, 1784, - 250,000
3d. do. do. 3,000,000 1st February, 1790, - 600,000
2,500,000 1st March, 1791, - - 500,000
1,000,000 1st June, 1787, - 200,000
1,000,000 1st June, 1788, - - 200,000
6,000,000 1st September, 1794, - 1,200,000
22,961 76
1st.
do.
do.
5th.
do.
do.
4th.
do.
do.
1st.
do.
do.
2,950,000
at 40 cents = 1,180,000 00
3,638,744 63
2. Payments on account of the interest and charges on the public debt.
1. on the domestic funded debt. Dolls. Cts.
Interest for the year 1802, on the several species of stock constituting
the domestic funded debt, as settled at the treasury, - - 3,452,592 63
From vvhicli deduct this sum, being so much gained by rejecting mills in
paying dividends, - - . . _ 19 77
3,452,572 86
2. Interest on domestic loans, ----.-.. 162,025 00
S. Interest on the unfunded debt, being so much advanced to George
Simpson, for this object, ---..--. 3,500 00
4. Oh the foreign debt, viz:
Interest paid at Amsterdam, Guilders 1,053,000
Do. do. Antwerp, do. 92,250
1,145,250 at 40 cents, = 458,100 00
Premiums on loan of 1st February, 1784, 12,500 do. 5,000 00
Commission and charges, viz:
at Amsterdam, - - - 14,695 9
at Antwerp, - - - 114 1
14,809 10, at 40 cents, == 5,923 80
Loss on Exchange, viz:
On guilders, remitted from Amsterdam, to D. C.
Antwerp, - - - - 59 1 9 at 40 cents, == 23 58
On bills purchased in 1802, at 41 cents,
amounting, per statement C, to guil-
ders ----- 4,730,983 10 8
From which deduct a bill of - - 27,000
On which, it having been protested, no
loss of exchange took place. .
4,703,983 10 8
The loss, at 1 cent per guilder, is, dol-
lars, .... 47,039 83
Deduct profit on a bill for 30,000 guil-
ders, purchased at 39| cents, as per
statement C, - - - 75 00
46,964 83
49,988 46
516,012 21
4,134,110 07
Total amount applied to the public debt, during the year 1802,- - - . . 7,772 854 70
Treasury Department, Register'' s Office, February 1, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
FINANCE.
[1804.
E.
Statement of repayments rnade into the Treasury, during the year 1802, on account of the Public Debt.
Date of War-
Number of War-
On whom drawn.
Purchase mo-
Damages, &c.
Total amount of
rants.
rants.
I
ney repaid.
received.
warrant.
April 29,
June 19.
567
Jonatlian Bunall. -
3,120
720 00
3,840 00
571
Jesse and Robert Wain. -
56,992
-
56,992 00
572
Ditto, ditto,
3,008
-
3,008 00
573
Ditto. ditto.
-
380 00
380 00
June 30,
580
David Harris,
14,000
2,264 72
16,264 72
September 30,
609
Jonathan Burrall, - - -
4,000
800 00
4,800 00
610
Ditto,
8,000
1,840 00
9,840 00
December 31,
616
Geor2;e Simpson, -
16,000
3,684 00
19,684 00
617
David Harris,
4.000
777 50
i
4,784 06
^
Ditto, charges.
~
6 56
$109,120
$10,472 78
$119,592 78
Treasury Department, Register's Office, \st February, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Statement of the provision, made before the 1st day of January. 1803, for the payment of the principal and inter-
est of the Public Debt, falling due after the year 1802.
/. On account of the Foreign Debt.
1. Cash in the hands of the commissioners, viz: Guilders. Dolls. Cts.
In Amsterdam, as per acc't settled at the treasury, report No. 14,359, (e.) 1,039,823 03 '
From which deduct a bill for .... 46,750
Credited by the commissioners in 1802, but not paid for at the treasury
till 1803, leaves a balance of . . . - 993,073 03
In Antwerp, - - - - - - - 195
993,268 03 at 40 cts. 397,307 26
2. Amount of remittances paid for at the treasury, and remitted to the commis-
sioners, on or before the 31st December, 1802, which will be credited in then-
accounts for the year 1803, (/.) - - - - . 52,884,976 2,115,398 92
3. .\inount of payments made at the treasury before 31st December, 1802, J^or
115,070 00
14,120 01
2,641,896 19
remittances, which have been protested for non payment, and which, on that
day, had not been repaid in the treasury, {g.) ■■ - -
4. Advances made to George Simpson, and P. R. Dalton, agents for purchasing
//. On account of Domestic Debt.
Cash due from deceased commissioners of loans.
Ditto, in the hands of acting commissioners of loans.
3,393 99
1,220,264 83
The demands unsatisfied on the same day, on that account, were as follows, viz:
1. Dividends payable by the commissioners of loans, including that
due on 1st January, 1803, and exclusively of unclaimed divi-
dends, no longer demandable at tlieir offices, - 1,193,572 27
■ • ■ • - 15,049 66
1,223,658 82
2. Unclaimed dividends, payable at the treasury.
1,208,621 93
15,036 89
Total amount of provision for public debt, remaining unapplied on 31st December, 1802, $2,656,933 08
KOTES.
(e.) The account, as settled at the treasury, states the balance at
From which deducting the suspended item, as explained in note (a.) to statement A,
Leaves the amount as here stated, . . . -
Guilders.
1,102,093 00
62,269 17
1,039,823 03
(/.) The following statement proves the sum of guilders 5,288,497 06, as here stated, to be correct, viz:
Balance in the hands of the commissioners, on 31st Dec. 1801, - - . . - 41,864 04 10
Remittances paid for, previous to the year 1802, and credited by the commissioners in their ac-
counts for that year, .-.--- 2,240,5230400
Ditto, purchased in 1802, per statement C, in guilders, 7,521,218 14 00
70,000 pounds sterling, at par, produces, - - •• 777,777 15 06
^ a. I ' t- 8,298,996 09 06
10,581,383 18 00
1804.]
THE SINKING FUND.
93
Amount appplied to principal and interest of the foreign debt in 1802, per statement D, viz:
2,950,000
1,172,559 10
For principal,
For interest and charges.
Bills purchased during the year 1802, protested for non payment, viz:
Brown and Hackman, - - . . .
Felix Imbert, - - . . .
Joseph Williams, - - . . .
John Halsey, - - . . .
Beal Owings, - . . . .
E. and L. Bollman," - . ^ . .
Cash in the hands of commissioners. 31st Dec. 1802, per this statement.
Loss in exchange, on remittance of 94,250 guilders, from Amsterdam to Antwerp, per statement D,
Balance of remittances outstanding. 1 - . .
As above, . . .
{g.) Statement of protested bills, outstanding 31st December, 1802:
Outstanding, 31st C Prager's bill for guilders, l-)0,000
Dec. 1801. 1a. Brown's ditto, 60,000
rBrown and Hackman's do, 60,000
Purchased in 1802. ^ Beale Owings. do, 20,000
C.E. and L. Bollman's do, 27,000 cost 4
60,000
40,000
10.000
20,000
20,000
27,000
4,122,559 10
177,000 00
993,268 03
58 19
5,288,497 06
tatement D,
-
10,581,383 18
$48,000^
24.000 3
24.000 7
72,000 "
•These bills are in suit.
287,000
's'oooi 32,0003
1 cts. 1 1',070 1 1 ,070 ^ This bdl recovered in
C loOo,
115,070 43,070
The following proves the above statement to be correct:
The amount of protested bills. &c. outstanding 31st Dec. 1801, per statement A, was.
The repayments in 1802, for bills, &c. purchased, previous to 31st Dec. 1801, per statement E,
amounted to - - - --
Left outstanding of these bills, &c. - . . - .
The amount of bills protested, &c. outstanding on the 31st December, 1802, of those purchased
during that year, as above, is, -
Making, together, - . . . .
Treasury Department, Register- s Office, \st February, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
$153,120
81,120
72,000
43 070
$115 070
G.
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1803, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
qf the reimbursement and interest of the Domestic Debt.
No. of
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
Warrant.
3615
January 20, 1803,
Jaines Davidson, jr.
$1,807 37
3622
22,
Do.
1,742 16
3657
February 8,
Do. -
10,043 58
3662
10,
William Imlay,
18,000 00
3692
March 4,
William Gardner,
6,100 00
3693
4,
Sherwood Haywood, -
1,500 00
3694
4,
John Neufville,
35,500 00
3695
4,
Jaines Alger,
William Imlay,
700 00
3717
10.
4,500 00
3718
10,
John Hopkins.
Thomas Perkins,
13,200 00
3725
15,
155,000 00
3726
15,
Jabez Bo wen.
12,000 00
3727
15,
James Nicholson,
140,000 00
3728
15,
James Ewing,
5,900 00
3737
21,
Benjamin Harwood. -
12,667 13
3748
24,
Stephen Moylan,
168,604 17
3749
26,
George Simpson,
James Davidson, jr.
287,625 69
3750
26,
45,212 61
3755
29,
John Stockton,
2.500 00
3827
April 5,
James Davidson, jr. -
690 25
3899
May 10,
William Imlay,
15,000 00
3905
18,
James Davidson, jr.
766 30
3906
18,
Do.
10,386 05
3929
June 3,
Sherwood Haywood, -
1,300 00
3930
3,
John Neufville,
37,000 00
3931
3,
James Alger,
1,000 00
3938
7,
William Gardner,
6,800 00
3939
7,
John Hopkins,
12,000 00
3948
10,
James Davidson, jr.
810 68
3960
18,
Thomas Perkins,
165,000 00
3961
18,
Jabez Bowen,
12,000 00
3962
18,
William Imlay,
7.000 00
3963
18,
James Nicholson,
160,000 00
3964
18,
James Ewing.
5,500 00
3965
20,
Benjamin Harwood.
12,225 21
3969
•^4,
Stephen Moylan,
171,932 25
3971
27,
John Stockton.
2,418 48
13
tt
m
FINANCE.
tl804.
G — Continued.
No. of
Date.
Warrant.
3975
June 27, 1803,
.
3976
27,
-
4155
August 22,
-
4164
Septem. 6,
-
4165
6,
-
4166
6,
4167
6,
-
4168
6,
-
4181
14,
-
4186
16,
-
4187
16,
-
4188
16,
-
4189
16,
-
4192
. 19,
-
4194
19,
-
4201
23,
-
4203
24,
-
4207
28,
-
4208
28,
-
4332
Novem. 4,
-
4355
25,
-
> 4367
December 3,
-
4368
3,
-
4369
3,
-
4370
3,
-
4376
9,
-
4378
12,
-
4391
19,
-
4392
19,
-
4393
19,
-
4394
19,
-
4395
19,
-
4397
21,
-
4403
26,
4404
26,
-
4413
29,
-
4414
29,
-
3751
March 26,
3977
June
27,
4209
Septem.
28,
4412
Decem.
29,
4411
29,
4410
29,
In whose favor.
George Simpson,
James Davidson, jr.
Do.
William Gardner,
William Imlay,
Sherwood Haywood,
John Neufville,
James Aker,
John Hoplins,
Thomas Perkins,
Jabez Bowen,
James Nicholson,
James Ewing,
Benjamin Harwood,
James Davidson, jr.
John Stockton,
Stephen Moylan,
George Simpson,
James Davidson, jr.
Do.
William Imlay,
William Gardner,
vSherwood Haywood,
John Neufville,
James Alger,
James Davidson, jr.
John Hopkins,
Thomas Perkins,
Jabez, Bowen,
William Imlay,
James Nicholson,
James Ewing,
Benjamin Harwood,
Stephen Moylan,
John Stockton,
Thomas T. Tucker,
James Davidson, jr.
Thomas T. Tucker, agent to the trus-
tees for the redemption of the pub-
lic debt,
Do. do.
Do. do.
Do. do.
Do. do.
Do. do.
Sums.
$283,215 99
40,293 57
7,737 93
6,200 00
22,500 00
1,500 00
37,300 00
800 00
12,000 00
160,000 00
11,200 00
157,000 00
5,700 00
11,388 87
852 27
2,548 13
181,856 27
278,695 13
39,988 64
3,962 49
15,000 00
12,700 00
2,400 00
74,000 00
600 00
16,380 80
22,000 00
300,000 00
20,300 00
30,500 00
292,000 00
10,000 00
22,451 46
316,792 29
4,244 72
2,969 35
56,226 68
4,007,736 52
76,881 65
76,892 93
76,892 94
170,687 53
135 4C
158,949 65
$4,568,176 68
List of warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1803, on the Treasurer of the United States, on ac-
count of payments of interest on the Domestic Loans.
Number of
Date.
In whose
favor.
Sums.
Warrant.
■
3588
January 10, 1803,
James Davidson, Jr.
^ _ _
$12,500 00
89
10,
Ditto,
.
3,000 00
90
10,
Ditto,
-
15,000 00
91
10,
Ditto,
-
2,250 00
92
10,
Ditto,
- - -
6,000 00
3843
April 7,
Ditto,
.
2,250 00
4085
July 12,
Ditto,
-
12,500 00
86
12,
Ditto,
.
15,000 00
87
12,
Ditto,
-
3,000 00
88
12,
Ditto,
-
6,000 00
89
12,
Ditto,
-
2,250 00
4290
October 6,
Ditto,
t r
2,250 00
$82,000 00
1804.]
THE SINKING FUND.
95
List of warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1803, on the Treasurer of the United States, on ac-
count of the payment of principal of moneys borrowed of the Bank of the United States.
No. of
Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Amount.
4302
4303
4304
October 17, 1803.
17,
17,
President, Directors, and Company, of
the Bank of the United States,
Ditto Ditto Ditto, -
Ditto Ditto Ditto, -
$250,000 00
150,000 00
100,000 00
$500,000 00
List of warrants drawn, according to laiv, during the year 1803, 07i the Treasurer of the United States, on ac
count of the reimbursement of Capital and Interest of the Dutch Debt.
No. of
Date.
Warrant.
3560
January 6, 1803.
.
3561
6.
-
3583
10,
-
3602
n,
-
3604
18.
-
3605
18,
-
3606
18,
-
3616
21,
-
3617
21,
-
3618
21,
-
3625
27,
-
3630
29,
-
3631
29,
-
3642
February 3,
-
3651
3,
-
3653
7,
-
3654
7,
-
3655
7,
-
3658
9,
-
3661
10,
-
3663
14,
-
3667
15,
-
3669
17,
-
3671
19,
-
3672
21,
-
3673
21,
-
3574
21,
-
3678
24,
-
3680
25.
-
3684
28,
-
3688
March
2,
-
3690
4,
-
3691
4,
-
3706
7,
-
3707
7,
-
3708
7.
-
3710
8.
-
3715
10,
-
3729
15,
-
3730
15,
-
3732
16,
-
3734
18,
-
3738
21,
-
3741
22.
-
3742
22,
-
3752
28,
-
3756
29.
-
3803
April
1,
-
3848
8.
-
3856
13.
-
3858
13.
-
3872
25.
-
3876
26,
-
3883
28,
-
3885
29,
-
3891
May
7,
-
3903
11,
-
3907
18,
-
3908
21,
-
3913
27,
-
3914
28,
-
3919
30,
-
3920
30,
-
3927
June
3,
-
Sums.
Jonathan Burrall.
David Harris,
Do
Stephen Girard,
Summerl and others, -
Montgomery & others.
Smith and others,
David Harris,
Israel Wheian,
George Simpson,
Israel Wheian,
Jonathan Burrall,
Israel Wheian,
David Harris,
Willings and Francis,
Thos. & John Clifford,
Samuel Meeker,
David Harris,
Prattson and Kintzing.
Do -
Jonathan Burrall,
David Harris,
Do
Do
Jesse and Rob't Wain.
William Wain,
Jacob Gerard Koch.
David Harris,
Do
Israel Wheian,
Jonathan Burrall,
Peter R. Dalton,
David Harris,
Jonathan Burrall,
George Simpson,
David Harris,
Montgomery and Newbolds,
Peter R. Dalton,
Do
Israel Wheian,
Jonathan Burrall.
Israel Wheian.
Peter Roe Dalton,
George Simpson,
Israel Wheian,
Peter R. Dalton.
Do
George Simpson.
David Harris,
Do
Peter R. Dalton.
Jonathan Burrall,
Peter R. Dalton,
David Harris,
Geoi-°;e Simpson.
Jonatnan Burrall.
David Harris,
Peter R. Dalton,
Do
Do
Do
David Harris,
Jonathan Burrall,
George Simpson,
$5,125 00
4,100 00
1,845 00
200,000 00
20,500 00
28,700 00
20,5(0 00
14,268 00
44,444 44
50,000 00
13,685 74
138,107 8S
11,111 11
32,500 00
82,000 00
20,500 00
10,250 00
2,562 50
82,000 00
7,175 00
15,394 03
2,050 00
2,255 00
20,500 00
65,600 00
20,500 00
123,000 00
19,160 94
10,250 00
69,700 00
396 56
18,212 50
3,690 00
62,356 49
8,223 85
4,100 00
24,600 00
58,400 40
13,325 00
4,100 00
16,400 00
60,000 00
2,050 00
10,000 00
18,000 00
15,325 00
4,100 00
195 46
4,000 00
719 27
1,000 00
2,000 00
20,000 00
800 00
32,000 00
42,000 00
4,000 00
10,000 00
10,000 00
2,365 60
343 31
2.800 00
153 14
3,600 00
.fl
FINANCE.
[1804.
No. of
Dat
Warrant.
3944
June 8,
1803
3945
8,
3951
13,
3952
13,
3955
\
15,
3959
18,
3966
20,
3970
24,
3902
27,
3981
28.
4064
July
5,
4070
9,
4071
u,
4073
11,
4096
15,
4099
16,
4102
18,
4103
18,
4111
20,
4116
20,
4136
Aufijust
5,
4169
Septem
'r6.
4200
22.
4206
27.
4314
October 19.
4317
24,
4325
29,
4335
Nov.
7,
4341
12,
4343
17,
4344
17,
4345
17,
4356
26.
4358
Dec.
1,
4360
2,
4379
12,
4387
16,
4388
16,
4402
24,
G — Continued.
Israel Whelan.
David Harris,
Peter R. Dal ton.
Jonathan Burrall,
David Harris.
Do
George Simpson.
Do
Do
David Harris.
George Simpson,
David Harris.
Do
Albert Gallatin,
David Harris,
George Simpson,
David Harris,
Israel Wlielan,
Peter R. Dalton,
David Harris,
Jonathan Burrall,
George Simpson,
Jonathan Burrall.
George Simpson.
David Harris,
George Simpson,
Jonathan Burrall,
Peter R. Dalton,
George Simpson,
Do
Peter R. Dalton.
Jonathan Burrall,
George .Simpson.
David Hams,
Brown and Ives,
Albert Gallatin,
David Harris.
Sir Francis Baring.
Peter R. Dalton,
From which deduct the sum of $70,563 31, included in the foregoing amount, h\'t which,
by a Treasury warrant. No. 124, the Register carried to the following appropriations
in the Treasury books of the United States, viz:
To Diplomatic Department, - •■ $65,658 71
To prize causes, - - - - 3,862 50
To protection of American seamen. - - 1,042 10
Included in the foregoing list of warrants are the following warrants for commissions to the
chased the bills, at one-fourth of one per cent., viz:
Warrant No. 3688, in favor of Jonathan Burrall, - . - -
3803 do George Simpson, - - - -
3856 do David Harris, . . . .
3914 do P. R. Dalton, - - - -
3920 do Jonathan Burrall. _ - - .
4103 do Israel Whelan. . - - -
4200 do Jonathan Burrall, ... -
4206 do George Simpson, - . . ..
4314 do David Harris, _ . - -
$20,000 00
800 00
9,907 80
12,200 00
72,000 00
6,000 00
1,760 00
2,800 00
3,000 00
12,000 00
6,800 00
24,400 00
16,000 00
320 00
15,000
00
6,000
00
6,000
00
2,347
97
9,907
20
15,200
00
53,400 00
10,000
00
164 00
189
90
447
50
2,000
00
4,555
55
84,449
99
10,000
00
2,000
00
2,800
00
80,420
40
600
00
8,000
00
30,000 00
200
00
5,600
00
71,111
11
18,488
89
$2,223,911
48
$70,563
21
$2,153,348
17
agents
wbt
$396 56
195
46
719
27
343
31
153
14
2,347
97
164
00
189
90
447
50
pur
$4,957 II
List of warrants drawn according to laiv. in the year 1803, on the Treasurer of the United States, on accovnt of
debts due to foreign Officers.
Number of
the Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
3823
3860
April 4, 1803,
April 20, - - -
Dec. 22,
Lieutenant Coi. Cambray in favor of John
Davidson, - - -
Colonel Cambray, in favor of John D.avidson,
Captain Barron D. Utrick,
$3,227 91
3,749 80
4400
$6,977 71
5,145 60
$12,123 31
1804.]
THE SINKING FUND.
97
List of loarrants drawn according to law, in the year 1803, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account of
certain parts of the domestic debt.
Number of
the Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
3665
3682
3683
3«85
3711
3714
3864
4134
4380
February 14, 1803,
28,
28,
28,
March 8,
9,
April 21,
August 4,
December 12,
Theodorus Bailey,
Moses White,
Ditto, - - - -
Charles Pettit,
John Laub, - - - -
Moses White,
John Davidson, - - -
James Morrison,
James Elliot,
$15 95
3,840 89
4,200 00
2,710 84
73 56
842 72
216 43
148 11
24 93
$12,073 43
RECAPITULATION.
Domestic debt.
Interest on domestic loans.
Reimbursement of ditto,
Dutch debt, -
Debts due to foreign officers.
Certain parts of domestic debt.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, \st February, 1804.
$4,568,176 68
82,000 00
500,000 00
2,153,348 17
12,123 31
12,073 43
$7,327,721 59
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
H.
Amount of remittances during the year 1803, on account of the Dutch debt.
Guilders, s. p.
1,809,702 10 00 at 40 cents per guilder, - - - . .
2,310,106 15 06 41
20,000 00 00 deducting k per cent, for thirty days extra sight, - - .
46,750 00 00 deducting &j% charges, - - - - .
G. 4,186.559 05 06
Dolls. Cts.
723,881 00
947,143 77
8,159 00
19,160 94
$1,698,344 71
60,718 15 00 Deduct transferred to diplomatic fund, per warrant No. 124, at 40 cents, 24,287 50
G. 4,125,840 10 06
$1,674,057 21
Sterling.
^6108,997 18 10 at par,
4,500 00 OO %k per cent, advance,
2,500 00 00 U do.
4,000 00 00 4 do.
,435 25
20,499 99
11,305 55
18,488 89
119,997 18 10 534,729 68
10,412 01 02 Deduct transferred to diplomatic fund, per warrant No. 124, at par, 46,275 82
£109,585 17 08
Applied to purchase of bills,
Paid to agents for commissions.
488.453 86
62,162,511 07
4,957 11
$2,167,468 18
Warrants issued in the year 1803, on account of Dutch debt, as per statement G, 2,153.348 17
Balances in the hands of agents on 31st December, 1802, - - - 14,120 01
As above, $2,167.468 18
Treasury Department, Register\^ Office, February 1, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Statement of Re-payments made into the Treasury, during
• the year 1803, on account of the Public Debt.
Date of
Warrants.
No. of
W'arrants.
On whom drawn.
Principal
repaid.
Damag'es
received.
Total
amount of
warrant.
June 30,
July 11,
668
669
686
654
T. T. Tucker, agent for Wm. Skinner,
S. Treadwell, do. do.
T. T. Tucker, do. do.
George Simpson,
Dollars,
27 20
1,936 95
83 33
-
27 20
1,936 95
83 33
March 31,
2,047 48
11,070 00
2,218
2,047 48
13,288 00
Domestic Debt
Foreign Debt.
13,117 48
2,218
15,335 48
Treasury Department, Register^ Office, February 1, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
98
FINANCE.
[1804.
An Eslimatt of the application, made during the year 1803, of the funds provided for the payment of the principal
and interest af the Public Debt.
1. On account of the Principal.
1. Reimbursement of the six per cent, and deferred stock, estimated at
2. Do. of domestic loans, .....
3. Payment of debt due to foreign officers, per statement G,
Do. of certain parts of domestic debt, per do.
4.
$12,123 31
12,073 43
On account of the foreign debt, viz:
3dinstalmentofloanof2,000,000, of Feb. 1, 1784, guilders, 250,000
1,000,000, of June 1, 1788, do. 200,000
3,000,000, of Feb. 1, 1790, do. 600,000
2,500,000, of Mar. 1, 1791, do. 500,000
6,000,000, of Sep. 1,1791, do. 2,400,000
3,000,000, of Jan. 1,1792, do. 600,000
2,950,000, of Aug. 9, 1792, do. 600,000
2,050,000, of Nov.30, 1791, do. 820,000
1,000,000, of June 1, 1793, do. 1,000,000
5th
do.
4th
do.
2d
do.
2d & 3d
do.
1st
do.
1st
do.
1st & 2d
do.
liOan
do.
6,970,000 a 40 cents.
2. On account of interest and charges.
1. Interest on domestic funded debt, for 1803, estimated at
2. Do. domestic loans, do. per statement G,
3. On foreign debt, viz:
Interest, estimated at - - - Guilders 981,800 00
Do. on two instalments, paid out of their regular
periods, . . - - .
Premiums, - - -
Commissions and charges, estimated at
Loss in exchange, on bills purchased above par.
Commissions to agents for purchasing bills.
17,687 10
999,487 10
15,000 00
12,000 00
1,026,487 10 at 40 cents,
equal to $410,595 00
24,626 50
4,957 11
$1,216,000 00
500,000 00
24,196 74
2,788,000 00
3,380,965 50
82.000 00
440,178 61
$4,528,196 74
3,903,144 n
$8,431,340 85
1804.] THE SINKING FUND. 99
An estimate of the funds provided before the 1st January, 1804, for the payment of the principal aud interest of the
public debt, tvhich, being unexpended on that day, are considered as applicable to payments fallins due after the
year 1803. j ^ j
I. On account of the foreign debt.
The cash in the hands of the commissioners, and bills outstanding, amounted, on
31st December, 1803, as per statement F, to - - Guilders, 6,281,765 09 00
The bills and remittances made during 1803, arc as follow:
Guilder bills, purchased as per statement H, - - 4,125,840 10 06
From which deduct a protested bill, - - - 50,000 00 00
4,075,840 10 06
Sterling bills, as per same statement, - £109,585 17 08
Deduct two protested bills, - 22,500 00 00
87,085 17 08 at par 967,620 18 08
Profit in exchange, on the above sterling bills, and on .£70,000,
purchased in 1802, remitted from London to Amsterdam, es-
timated at - - - - - - 28,000 00 00
5,071,461 08 14
Total to be accounted for, . - - 11,353,226 17 14
The application, during 1803, as per estimate K, has been —
For principal, ----- 6,970,000 00 00
For mterest and charges, - - - - 1,026,487 10 00
7,996,487 10 00
1st The balance in the hands of commissioners, or in bills outstanding, on
31st December, 1803, may therefore be estimated at - - - 3,356,739 07 14
Equal, at forty cents, to - - - - - - $1,342,695 75
2d. The amount of protested bills outstanding on the same day, was as follows, viz:
rPrager's bill, - - Guilders, 120,000 - $48,000 00 f
Purchased be-J Brown's do. - - - 60,000 - 24,000 00 ! y
fore 1803, ] Brown & Hackman's, bill - 60,000 - 24,000 00 V" ^""•
LOwing's, do. - 20,000 - 8,000 00 L
fTarascon's, do. - 50,000 cost 20,500 00 r Recovered in 1803,
j but not bro't into
Purchased in j '\ the treasury, by
1803, ^ Lwarrant, till 1804.
Girard's two bdls, - - £22,500 100,000 00 Secured, but not yet
L paid.
224,500 00
1,567,195 75
II. From which deduct, on account of domestic funded debt —
For unclaimed dividends, demandable at the treasury, and not yet advanced to the bank lor pay-
ment to the creditors, estimated at - - - - - - 15 799 41
$1,551,396 34
RECAPITULATION.
The provision applicable to the year 1804j per the foregoing, - - $1,551,396 34
Application during the year 1803, per estnnate K, - - - 8,431,340 85
Repayments in the treasury in 1803, per statement I, - - - 13,117 48
9,995,854 67
The balance, remaining unexpended 31st December, 1802, amounted, per state-
ment F, to - - - - - - - 2,656,933 08
The disbursements during the year 1803, as per statement G, to - - 7,327,721 59
The profit on sterling bills remitted to London, and the proceeds of which were
remitted from thence to Holland, estimated at 28,000 guilders, - - 11,200 00
$9,995,854 67
100
FINANCE.
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Statement of moneys arising from interest on stock transferred to the United Slates; being the amount draivn by
the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the public debt, pursuant to the act of the 8th May, 1792. and agree-
ably to a statement made at the Treasury, No. 15,122, dated 1st February, 1804.
1803, March 26, Warrant No. 3,751, --..--...
June 27, 3,977, -----...
September 28, 4,029, ----....
December 29, 4,412, .........
Treasury Department, Eegisters Office, February 1, 1804.
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$76,881 65
76,892 93
76,892 94
170,687 53
$401,355 05
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Statement of moneys received into the Treasury in the year 1803, from an old debt, rvhich originated prior
to the present constitution, being the amount drawn by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the
public debt, on the '■29th December, 1803, pursuant to the act of the 3d March, 1795, and agreeable to a statement
made at the Treasury, No. 15,122, dated the \st February, 1804.
135 46
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
From Samuel Squire, late assistant commissary of purchases.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February 1. 1804.
P.
Statement of moneys received into the Treasury in the year 1803, from sales of priblic lands, being the amount
drawn by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the public debt, pursuant to the act of the 3d March
1795, and agreeably to a statement meule at the Treasury, No. 15,122, dated February 1, 1804. '
1803, December 29. Warrant No. 4,410, - . . .
Treasury Department, Register''s Office, February 1, 1804.
$158,949 65
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
8th Congress.]
No. 218. [1st Session,
FISHING BOUNTY.
communicated TO the house of representatives, FEBRUARY 17, 1804.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchill, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition
of Daniel Chapman and others, of the State of Connecticut, made the following report:
The petitioners, twelve in number, are owners and charterers of sundry vessels, which were cleared out of
different ports in Connecticut for foreign places. Tiiey, however, proceeded to the straits of Beilisle, with the inten-
tion of catching cod fish to carry with them to their respective places of destination, for sale; but, the season being
unfavorable, and their luck being bad, they could not make up a cargo suitable for a foreign market, and were
obliged to return, in dissapointment, to their respective ports, at home.
On applying for the bounty for the fisli which thev took, they find they are precluded from receiving it. because
they cleared out for a /orei^n marAT(, instead of the tishiii;^ ground. It appears they were destitute'of a fishing
licence, anil of the papers necessary for a fishing voyage. They however solicit the same bounty that is allowed to
regular fishing vessels.
The Committee is of opinion that this request is improper, and ought not to be granted.
8th Congress.]
No. 219.
[1st Session.
MINT.
communicated to the house of representatives, march 21, 1804.
Treasury Department, March 20, 1804.
I have the honor to transmit, herewith, a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury, accompanied with
sundry statements, which have been prepared in obedience to the act, entitled "An act estal)lishing a mint, and
regulating the coins of the United States," passed on the second of April, onetiiousand seven hundred and ninety-two.
Sir:
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant.
The Honorable the Speaker qffhe House of Representatives.
lety-
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Sir:
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, March nth, 1804.
The statements marked A, B, C,D,and E, which are herewith laid before you, h;ive been p-epared pursuant
to the seventh section of an act of Congress, of the 2d of April, 1792. entitled " An act establishing a mint, and
regulating the coins of the United States." These statements contain all the information relative to the transac -
tions of the mint, which the settlements made at the treasury enable me to give.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant.
The Honorable Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
14 ft
G. DUVALL.
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Statement of appropriations made by laivfor the Mnt establishment, for the year 1803, with the amount of warrants
drawn by the Secretary of the Treasury on said appropriations.
Amount of warrants drawn on the Treasurer in favor of the mint, for the services of the year 1803, - $15,572 20
Balance unexpeniled on the 1st January, 1804, -------- 65,713 15
$81,285 35
Balance of the several appropriations for the mint establishment, unexpended on the 1st January, 1803,
per statement for the preceding year, - - - - - ,','., " , . " ^^9,535 49
Appropriated by "acts respecting the mint," dated the 27th May, 1796, and 24th Aprd, 1800, being
the amount of cents and half cents paid into the treasury in 1803, - - - - - 42,349 86
Appropriated by " act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1803," dated
the 2d March, 1803, 9.400 00
$81,285 35
Statement of appropriations made by law for the payment of the salaries of the officers and clerks of the Mint, for the
year 1803.
Amount of warrants drawn on the Treasurer of the United States, for tlie salaries of the officers and
clerks of the mint in 1803, - - - - - - , ' , \ , ' ' ^lO^^OO 00
Balance unexpended on the 31st December, 1803, which is to be carried to the surplus fund, - - 6 94
$10,606 94
Balance unexpended on the 1st January. 1803, - - - - - - ", , 7 $6 94
Bv the " act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1803," passed tiie 2d
March, 1803, - 10,600 00
$10,606 94
Statement of the application of moneys advanced from the Treasury of the United States, for the support of the
Mint establishment, during the year 1803.
The moneys paid by the treasurer of the mint, on warrants drawn by him on tlie Director, and admitted by the
accounting officers of the treasury of the United States, on the adjustment of his accounts, were as follow:
Incidental and contingent expenses and repairs of the Mint.
For 7105 dollars 95 cents, being the amount expended for the requisite repairs, apparatus, machines, wages of work-
men, and other expenses.
Paid in the 1st quarter, --------- $1,80574
Paid in the 2d quarter, --------- 1,913 85
Paid in the 3d quarter, --------- 1,750 24
Paid in the 4th quarter, --------- 1,63612
$7,105 95
Copper purchased for coinage.
For 23,369 dollars 77 cents, being the amount of the cost and charges of copper purchased for coinage, viz:
67,470 pounds purchased from 1st October to 31st December, 1803, ----- 23,369 77
Salaries of the officers and clerks of the Mint.
Paid in the 1st quarter, - - - - $2,650 00
Paid in the 2d quarter, - - - - - - - - - 2,650 00
Paid in the 3d quarter, --------- 2,65000
Paid in the 4th quarter, - - - ----- - 2,65000
10,600 00
Wastage in the coinage of Gold and Silver.
Applied to make good deficiencies in wastage in the coinage of gold and silver, - - - 1,572 20
$42,647 92
Balance to be accounted for by Benjamin Rush, treasurer of the mint, on the 1st January. 1803, - $10,085 17
Mvanced from the treasury for said establishment, viz:
For the salaries of the officers and clerks, --------- 10,600 00
.Advanced from the treasury for the Mint establishment, viz:
For the purchase of copper, and the incidental and contingent expenses, . . . . 15,572 20
Balance due to the treasurer of the mint, on the 31st December, 1803, per Auditor'sreport No. 15,150, 6,390 55
42,647 92
Account of Cents and Half Cents paid into the Treasury of the United States, by the Treasurer of the Mint, in the
year i803.
Paid in the 1st quarter, ---------- . $11,68683
Paid in the 2d quarter, ----------- 21,39500
Paid in the 3d quarter, - - - - - - - - - - - 6,154 50
Paid in the 4th quarter, ----------- 3,11353
$42.349 86
Treasury Department, Register's Office, March 3, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
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December, 1802,- the amount of deposit es from the 1st January to the 3lst December, 1803; the different species
of coin made and paid on account of deposites; allowance for ivaslage; and the balance remaining in the hands
of the officers, to be accounted for on a future settlement.
oz. dwt. gr. Dolls. Cts. M.
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1802. - - - - - - - - 367 38 5
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Coins made from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1803, Eagles 8,979, half
Eagles 33,506, quarter Eagles 423, - -
Balance in the hands of the officers of the mint, on the 31st December, 1803, -
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Silver deposited from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1803,
Amount paid on account of deposites from the 1st January to the 31st Decem-
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Deduct this sum, being so much paid out of the treasury of the
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85,859 1 15 = 99,067 84 0
84,154 42 5
4,528 22 0
88,682 64 5
1,564 64 5
5.502 5 8= 87,118 00 0
Coins made from the 1st January to the 31st December. 1803, Dollars 66,064,
half Dollars 31,715, Dimes 33,040, half Dimes 37,580,
Balance in the hands of the officers of the mint, on the 31st December, 1803, 10,022 0 9= n'563 54 5
Profit and loss, allowed for wastage, from the 1st January to the 31st Decern- '
ber, 1803, - - - - - - - . - 334 15 22
386 29 5
As above, 85,859 l 15 = 99,067 84 0
Comptroller's Office, March 10, 1804.
ANDREW ROSS.
Note.— Treasury warrants are di-awn in favor of the mint, in order to cover tlie difference between tlie amount allowed for
wastage and tlie amount retained of deposites made below standard. » n
D.
Mini of the United States for copper coinage, shewing the amount purchased and coined, from the 1st Jamtaru
to the 31s/ December, 1803; and the profit arising thereon. from the establishment thereof to the latter period.
Dr.
Avoirdupois weight.
Trot/ iveight.
Cost of copper.
lb. oz. dwt.
lb. oz. dwt.
Dolls. Cts. M.
To amount of rough copper and planchettes purchased, from
the commencement of the institution to the 31st Decem-
ber, 1802, per statement marked C, accompanying the
Comptroller's letter of the 2d March, 1803.
To this sum charged for the purchase of planchettes in the
quarter ending 31st December, - . - .
Balance — being the amount gained, - - - .
67,470 0 0
577,298 2 9
81,994 9 10
158,053 17 0
23,369 77 0
29,783 80 5
659,292 11 19
211,206 74 5
106
FINANCE.
[1804.
D — Continued .
Troy weight.
Falue.
Cr.
lb. oz. dwt.
Dolls. Cts. M.
By amount of rough copper and planchettes accounted for. per statement marked
C, accompanying the Comptroller's report of the 2d March, 1803, -
By amount of cents charged to the Treasurer of the United States, in the quar-
ter ending 31st March, - - - - - . ■
By amount of cents charged to the Treasurer of the United States, in the quar-
ter ending 30th June. - - - - - - ■ . '
By amount of cents and half cents charged to the Treasurer of the United
States, in the quarter ending 30th September, ' ' ," "
By amount of cents charged to the Treasurer of the United States, in the quar-
ter ending 31st December. - - "..".'
Balance of copper clippings and planchettes remaining, viz:
In the hands of the treasurer of the mint. - . - - -
In the hands of the chief coiner, -------
Copper clippings carried to the debit of profit and loss account.
Allowance made to the chief coiner, also carried to the debit ot profit and loss
account, said to be on account of the cents weighing more than 7 dwt.
Copper for which no account is given, ------
510,387 2 11
- r
73,508 10 1<(
- .
41,013 2 6
31,939 11 3
314 1 10
861 5 9
1,218 2 19
160,991 22
8,740
10,520
2,843 3
3,100
14,061 66 5
10,950 83
659.242 11 19
211,206 74 5
Comptroller's Office, March 7, 1804.
ANDREW ROSS.
E.
Summary statement exhibiting the value of coins made at the Mint; the amount of dishursements on account oflhe
establishment ; the amount allowed for wastage; the amount retained of deposites; and the amount gained on
the coinage of copper.
Value of gold, silver, and copper coins, made at the mint, to the 31st December,
1802, per summary statement, marked A, accompanying the Comptroller's re-
port of the 2d of March. 1803, ..------
Value of gold coins made from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1803, per
statement herewith, marked C. ---••-- -
Value of silver coins, do. do. do. -
Value of copper coins, do. do. do. -
Total value of gold, silver, and copper coins, made to the 31st December, 1803, -
Nett cliarge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to tlie 31st December, 1802,
per statement accompanying the Comptroller's report of the 2d March, 1803,
marked E, - - - - - - - - -. -
,\dd amount gained on the coinage of copper, per statement accompanying tiie
Comptroller's report of the 2d March, 1803, marked C, -
Deduct amount wastage, per the above statement transmitted, marked E. -
Add amount retained of deposites, -------
Add amount disbursed on account of the establishment, from the 1st January to the
31st December, 1803, per statement herewith, marked A, - - -
Add amount of wastage to the 31st December. 1802, per statement accompanying
the Comptroller's report of the 2d March, 1803, marked D,
Add amount of wastage from 1st January to 31st December, 1803. per statement
herewith, marked C, ------ -
2,335 30
107 94 5
Total amount wastage to the 31st December, 1803, - - _ •
Deduct amount retained of deposites, per former statement transmit-
ted, marked D, ------ -
Deduct ditto, from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1803, per
statement herewith, marked C, -
Total amount retained of deposites to the 31st December, 1803,
Total amount of disbursements on account of the establishment, from the com-
mencement of the institution to the 31st December, 1803,
From the above deduct the gain on copper coinage from the commencement of the
institution to the 31st December, 1803, -.-...--
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to the 31st December. 1803,
including the cost of lots, buildings, machinery, &c. - - - -
$258,377 50
87,118 0
25,203 3
$14,340
2,335 30
$14,340
1,380 58 5
$15,720 58 5
2,443 24 5
.561,167 77
370,698 53
$3,931,866 30
$210,641 65
25,369 30
$236,010 95
12.004 70
$224,006 25
17,705 95
13,277 34
$254,989 54
29,783 80 5
$225,205 73 5
Comptroller's Office, March 10, 1804.
ANDREW ROSS.
1804.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. 107
8th Congress.] No. 220. [2(1 Session.
PROTECTING DUTY ON SLATE.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, NOVEMBER 15, 180t.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchill made the following report:
The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures respectfully submit their report on the memoiiul of the President
and Directors of the New York Slate Companies:
Two associations of individuals, in the State of New York, were formed, one in the year 1800, and the otiier in
1803, for the purpose of exploring and opening quarries of slate, witliin Dutchess county, in the said State. After
expending considerable capital, they state that they have been successful in finding slate of an excellent quality.
This they have brought to market in great quantity, and offer for sale at a reduced price of fifty per cent. Tiiey
allege that they are capable' of supplyiiig the whole domestic demand for this useful article of building, and could
easily furnish slate of various sizes and thickness, for exportation. But they coni])lain of the rivalship and compe-
tition of the importers of slate from foreign countries: who, by means of superior numbers and capitals, can, without
sensible inconvenience, submit to temporary losses, undersell the petitioners, and interrupt the regular course ot
their domestic industry. For the sake of preventing these discouraging embarrassments, they solicit an increase
of impost on the importation of slate fitun foreign parts.
In the preamable to the act " making further provision for the payment of tlie debts of the United States," passed
August 10th, 1790, it is declared tliat duties were laid on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, for the discharge
of the debts of the United States, and the encouragement and protection of manufactures. By the first section
of that act, slate was charged with a duty of 10 per cent, ad valorem. Afterwards, by the act "for raising a further
sum of money for the protection of the frontiers, and for other purposes therein mentioned," passed May 3d, 1790,
an additional 2^ per cent, was added; but this ceased at the end of two years, by its own limitation. Then again
an additional five per cent, ad valorem was laid upon imported slate, by the first section of the " act for laying addi-
tional duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported into the United States," passed June 7th, 1794.
A further impost of 2^ per cent was laid by the first section of tlie " act further to protect the commerce and
seamen of the United States against the Barbary Powers," passed March '3jth, 1801, upon all goods, wares, and mer-
chandise, chargeable with an ad valorem duty. Slate comes within this class of articles. The money collected
goes to " the Mediterranean fund;" and this additional 2,T per cent, will not be discontinued until three months
after a ratification of a treaty of peace with Tripoli.
Hence, it appears that the existing duties on slate, imported from foreign ports, amount to 17d per cent, it im-
ported in ships or vessels of the United States; and computing the 10 per cent, additional, amount to 19j per cent,
upon all slate imported in vessels not oi' the United States. When to these are added freigiit, commission, insur-
ance, and the other heavy charges on such a bulky article, it would seem that a sufficient protecting duty was already
imposed to encourage this species of domestic manufacture. The committee are inclined to think it would be im-
])olitic to increase the import to a 7Jro/H'6<7or7/ amount.
The committee cannot forbear to express a sentiment of pleasure on this discovery of an inexhaustible quantity ot
an incombustible material for covering buildings. The increasing scarcity of timber, and the prevailing custom ot
constructing fire proof houses, added to the more excellent, it may be said unecjualled (|uality and abundance ot the
slate of New York, may be expected in a short time to accomplish the wishes of the petitioners, and give the home
made slate a complete ascendancy in the market. While, therefore, they rejoice at the detection ot this new re-
source of their country, and of its proportionally increased independence, they forbear to recommend any augmen-
tation ot impost upon its introduction from abroad. . .
On the whole, it is the opinion of the committee that any additional duty upon imported slate would, at this time,
be inexpedient.
8th Congress.] No. 221. [ad Session.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
communicated to the senate, xVovember 21, 1804.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled '" An act to establish the Treasury
Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following report and estimates:
REVENUE.
The nett revenue, arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage, which accrued during the year 1802, and on
which the estimates of last year were predicated, amounted, as will appear by the statement A, to $10,151,000.
The nett revenue, arising from the same source, which accrued during the year 1803, has amounted, as appears by
the same statement, to $11,300,000; and it is ascertained that the nett revenue which accrued during the three first
quarters of the year 1804, considerably exceeds that of the corresponding quarters of the year 1803. \Vithout draw-
ing any inference from the increase of the present year, an increase which must be ascribed to the situation of
Europe, and will, eventually, be diminished by subsequent re-exportations, that branch of the revenue may, exclu-
sively of the Mediterranean fund, be safely estimated at $10,730,000, which is the average of the two years 1802 and
1803. The actual payments in the treasury, on account of those duties, during the year ending on the 30th of Sep-
tember last, amount nearly to the same sum; («,) and there is no reason to suppose that the receipts ot the ensuing,
will fall short of those of last year.
The statement B exhibits, in detail, the several species of merchandise, and other sources, from which that
revenue was collected, during the year 1803.
(a.) 10,729,708 dollars and 54 cents.
^Qg FINANCE. [1804.
It also aooears, that the revenue arising from the sales of public lands is gradual y increasing. The statement
r shows that exclusively of the September sales, at Cincinnati, three hundred and fourteen thousand acres have
been sold durins the year ending on the 30th of September last. The proceeds of those sales, calculated on the sup-
position that every purchaser will be entitled to the discount allowed in case ot prompt payment, would yield five
hnnd red and fifteen thousand dollars. And , notwithstanding the difficulties which exist m drawing into the treasury
the moneys collected by the receivers of the remote land offices, it is believed that the actual receipts trom that
source will, for the ensuing year, exceed four hundred and fifty thousand dollars. , a .u u
The permanent revenue of the United States may, therelore, including tiie duties on postage, and other small
incidental branches, be computed at eleven millions two hundred thousand dollars.
\nd the payments in the treasury, during the year 1805, on account ot the temporary duties which constitute the
"Mediterranean Fund," are estimated at hve hundred and fifty thousand dollars; making, in the whole^, tor the
probable receipts of that year, a sum of -------- $11,750,000
EXPENDITURES.
The expenses of the year 1805, which must be defrayed out of that year, consist of the following items:
1. The annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for the payment of the principal and in-
terest of the public debt; of which near $3,700,000 wdl be applicable to the discharge of the
principal, and the residue to the payment of the interest, - : , ,- " ..." ' $8,000,000
2 For the Civil Department, and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, including military pen-
sions the light-house and mint establishments, and the expenses ot surveying public lands, 952,000
3 For expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations, including the payment ot awards
under the 7th article of the British treaty, and the permanent appropriation tor Algiers, - 294,000
4 For tlie Military and Indian departments, including the permanent appropriation tor certain
Indian tribes, - - - " ". . V ,\ .u ' y ' ' ' ^^'''°"°
5 For the Naval establishment, viz. annual appropriation charged to the ordinary re-
venue ------' - - - $650,000
Extraordinary expenses of the last expedition against Tripoli, which will be payable in
the year 1805, and are ciiargeable to the Mediterranean fund, - - - 590,000
1,240,000
6. Reserved out of the Mediterranean fund, for meeting other extraordinary expenses, which may
be incurred under the act constituting the fund, .----- 100,000
Making, altogether, - - - . ■ 11,540,000
Eleven millions five hundred and forty tliousand dollars; and, deducted from the revenue of - 11,750,000
Leaves a surplus of more than two hundred thousand dollars. ^fS 1 0,000
MEDITERRANEAN FUND.
The sum which may probably be received during the year 1805, on account of that fund, and the payments during
that vear which will ultimately be charged to the fund, are included in the preceding estimate of receipts and
expenditures; but it is necessary to give a distinct view of the whole amount of revenue and expenses under that
*^*Tlie value of merchandise, paying duties ad valorem, which was imported in the year 1802, amounts, after
deducting- the exportations of the same year, to $31,706,000. The value of the same description of merchandise,
imported^in the year 1803, amounts to $34,370,000. The additional duty of 2| per cent, on that description of
imported articles, constitutes the Mediterranean Fund, and calculated on the average importations of the two years,
would have yielded, annually, $826,000. But several articles, which, in the years 1802 and 1803, paid duties ad
valorem having, in lieu thei'eof, been charged with specific duties, by an act of last session, are not liable to the
additionl'l duty of 2' per cent. Although the value of those articles cannot be precisely ascertained, it is believed
tiiat the deduction, on that account, wilfnot amount to $50,000, and that the proceeds of the additional duty may
be' computed at the annual sum of $780,000; and for the eighteen months commencing on the 1st July, 1804, and
endin" on the 31st December, 1805, at $1,170,000. The expenses authorized under the act constituting the fund,
have been predicated on that estimate, and apportioned in tiie following manner:
1. For the Navy Department, (in addition to the annual appropriation of $650,000) viz.
There had been advanced, from the ordinary revenue, prior to the 30th September, 1804, - $350,000
A further payment will be made before the 1st January, 1805, ot - - - 130,000
To be paid during the year 1805, on account of this fund, as stated under the 5th item ot ex-
penditures for that year, ------- 590,000
^ $1,070,000
2. Reserved for other extraordinary expenses, which may be incurred for the same object,
being the 6th item of expenditures for the year 1805, - - ■ " 100,000
$1,170,000
Vi
Those duties began to operate on the 1st day of July last; but, as they are payable six, eight, nine, ten, and
twelve months after the importation, no part will be paid in the treasury during the present year; and a sum of only
$550,000 is expected to be received in the course of the year 1805. For that sum only, credit lias been taken in the
general estimate of receipts for that year; whilst a part of the $1,170,000, chargeable to the fund, has already been
expended, and the rest is included in the preceding estimate of expenses for 1805. Tiie difterence, amounting to
$620,000, will, at the end of the next year, consist of outstanding bonds, payable in 1806. And, if the additional
duty should, as well as the extraordinary expense for which it is appropriated, cease at that time, that outstanding
balance will, as it is collected, replace in the treasury the sum advanced tor the ordmary revenues, in anticipation
of the proceeds of the fund. For it is hoped that the situation of the treasury will render it unnecessary to recur to
the authority given by the act, to borrow on the credit of the fund.
BALANCE IN THE TREASURY.
The greater part of the balance of $5,860,981 54, which, on the 30th day of September, 1803, remained in the
treasury, ''was, in the last year's report, considered as applicable to the payments ot certain extraordinary demands,
As no payment has been made on that account, during the last year, besides the first instalment of $888,000 due
to Great Britain, nor any other extiaordinary expense been discharged, than the advance of $350,000, in anticipa-
tion of the Mediterranean fund; the balance remaining in the treasury on the 30th September, 1804. still amounted
to $4 882,225 11. That sum, together with the estimated surplus of revenue for the year 1805, the sum advanc-
ed from the ordinary revenue to tiie Mediterranean fund, and the arrears of the direct tax and internal revenues,
may still be considered as sufficient to discharge the balance of $1,776,000, due to Great Britain; the loan of $200,000
due to Maryland; and two millions of dollars on account of the American claims assumed by the French conven-
tion. As the greater part of those demands will be paid in the course of the year 1805, the balance will not, proba-
bly at the end of that year, exceed the sum which it is always expedient to retain in the treasury.
1804.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
109
PUBLIC DEBT.
It appears by the estimate D, that the payments on account of the principal of the public debt, have, during the year
ending on the 30th September last, amounted to . - . . . $3,652,887 15
And during tiie tlnee years and a half, commencing on tlie 1st day of April, 1801, and ending on the
30th September, 1804, to - - - - - - - - $13,576,891 86
During the same period, a new debt of thirteen millions of dollars has been created by the purchase of Louisia
na, viz:
Six per cent, stock, issued in conformity \\ith the convention, . . . - $11,250,000
Amount of American claims assumed by the convention, and for the payment of which authority has
been given to obtain a loan: two millions thereof being already provided for. out of the surplus
specie in the treasuiy, ---..--. 1,750,000
$13,000,000
Another view of the subject maybe given, in the following manner:
The balance in the treasury amounted, on the l>t day of April, 1801, to
And on the 30th September, 1804, to -
Making an increase of - - - -
From which deducting the proceeds of the sales of the bank shares.
Leaves, for the increase arising from the ordinary revenue.
$1,794,044 85
4,882,225 11
$3,088,180 26
1,287,600 00
$1,800,580 26
From the 1st day of April, 1801, to the 30th September, 1804, the following debts, which originated prior to that
period, have been discharged :
1st. Payments on account of the domestic and foreign debt, as above stated, - $13,576,891 86
2d. First instalment of the sum payable to Great Britain, "in satisfaction and dis-
charge of the money which the United States might have been liable to pay, in
pursuance of the provisions of the sixth article of the treaty of 1794," - 888,000 00
$14,464,891 86
Making, altogether, - - -
And from which, deducting fifteen millions, being the purchase money of Louisiana,
Leaves, - - - --
$16,265,472 12
15,000,000 00
$1,265,472 12
A difference of more than twelve hundred thousand dollars in favor of the United States.
It may be added, that, if the revenue shall, during the ensuing year, prove, as is not improbable, more productive
than has been estimated, the surplus will be applied towards the payment of the above mentioned sum of $1,750,000,
yet unprovided for, on account of the American claims, and will, so far, diminish the amount of the loan authorized
for that object.
From the preceding statements and estimates it results, that the United States have, during the period of three
years and a half, ending on the 30th September last, discharged a larger amount of principal of their old debt, tlian
the whole amount of the new debt, which has been or may be created in consequence of the purchase of Louisiana;
and that tlieir existing and growing resources will, during the ensuing year, be sufficient, after defraying the current
expenses of the year, and paying more than $3,750,000, on account of the engagements resulting from the French and
British conventions, to discharge a further sum of near three millions and seven hundred thousand dollars, of the
principal of the public debt.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, November 19th, 1804.
A.
A Statement exhibiting the amount of duties which accrued on Merchandise^ Tonnage, Passports, and Clearances;
of Debentures issued on the exportation of Foreign Merchandise; of payments for Bounties and Allowances
and for expenses of collection, during each of the years 1802 and 1803.
1803
1803
DUTIES ON
Merchandise.
$14,795,975 87
14,249,958 57
Tonnag-e.
$161,709 79
166,528 91
Passports &
clearances.
Debentui'es
issued.
Bounties and
allowances.
$13,820 00 $4,197,256 $134,233 80
15,902 00' 2,569,813 151,717 86
Gross revenue.
$10,640,015 86
* 11,710,858 62
Expenses on
collection.
$485,451 93
404,428 40
Nett re venue -
$10,154,563 93
11,306,430 22
* Gross revenue for the year 1803,
Deduct interest and storage.
Gross revenue, per statement B,
$11,710,858 62
15,999 23
$11,694,859 39
,i Statement of the amount of American and Foreign Tonnage employed in Foreign trade, for the year 1803, as
taken from the records of the Treasury.
American tonnage in foreign trade, ....... . $787,424
Foreign tonnage, . . ... . . ... 163,889
Total amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the United States,
Proportion of ^foreign tonnage to the whole amount of tonnage employed in the foreign
trade of the United States, ........
)51,313
17.2 to 100
15
Treasury Department, Begister^s Office, November lith, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
11«
FINANCE.
[1804.
B.
A Stnlement exhibiting the value and quantities, respectively, of merchandise, on which duties actually accrued
dnriri^the year 1803, {consisting of the difference between articles paying duty, imported, arid those entitled to
drawback, re-exported) and, also, of thenett revenue which accrued, during that year, from duties on merchan-
dise, tonnage, passports, and clearances.
GOODS PAYING DUTIES AD VALOREM
,
26,370,279 dollars, at 12^ per cent.
7,616,432 do. 15 do. -
383,165 do. 20 do.
-
-
-
3,296,284 87
1,142,464 80
76,633 00
4,515,382 67
34,369,876
(rt ) Spirits, 8,959,342 gallons, at 29 cts. average
-
-
-
2,594,259 10
1,290,034 16
552,129 60
603,146 06
509,138 77
424,763 00
298,163 75
509,116 38
lb ) Sugar, 51,066,934 lbs. at 2^ average
(c ) Salt, 2,760,648 bushels, at 20 -
(J ) Wines, 1,772,768 gallons, at 34 average
(e ) Teas, 3,174,370 lbs. at 16 average
Coftee, 8,495,260 lbs. at 5 -
-
; ;
-
Molasses, 5,963,275 gallons, at 5 -
-
-
'
(/.) All other articles - - - -
11,296,133 49
Deduct amount of duties refunded
-
16,402
95
Do. being difference in calculation -
130
00
16,532 95
•
11,279,600 54
3| per cent, retained on drawbacks - -
Extra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in
-
..
-
-
94,096 09
foreign vessels -
; ; \
138,731 85
Nett amount of duties on merchandise
11,512,428 48
Duties on tonnage
-
-
-
- ' -
166,528 91
Duties on passports and clearances
15,902 00
Gross revenue, as per statement A
11,694,859 39
Accounts not received, estimated at -,.,,-
Deduct debentures issued, abstracts for which have not
been rendered -
-
12,000 00
4,599 50
7,400 50
11,702,259 89
Deduct expenses of collection -
-
-
-
-
404,428 40
Nett revenue
$11,297,831 49
Explanatory Statements and Notes.
>
(a.) Spirits, viz:
Grain, 1st proof
1,129,110 i
i;al!oi
IS, at 28 cents,
$316,150 80
2d do.
66,419
do.
29
19,261, 51
3d do.
587
do.
31
181 97
4th do.
67,545
do.
34
22,965 30
5th do.
5,285
do
40
2,114 00
6th do.
2,564
do.
30
1,282 00
Other materials, 1st & 2d do.
1,820,222
do.
25
455,055 50
3d proof
2,929.723
do.
28
820,322 44
4th do.
3,309,341
do.
32
1,058,989 12
5th do.
18,741
do.
38
7,121 58
6th do.
386
do.
46
Duties.
177 56
Imported, - - -
9,349,923
2,703,621 78
Exported,
-
390,581
Do.
109,362 68
Consumed,
8,959,342
2,594,259 10
{b.) Sugar, vi7.:
Brown,
White,
I
48,394,771 pounds, at 2^ cents
2,672,163 do. 3 do.
1,209,869 27 I
80,164 89
51,066,934
$1,290,034 16
Imported, bushels of 56 pounds
Exported, - . ', ,, " ' ' , ^ ■' ^^'^^^
Amount of bounties and allowances, $151,717 86, reduced into
bushels of salt, at the present rates. - - - 758,589
- 3,542,872
782,224
Paying duty, bushels of 56 pounds,
(,/.) Wines, viz:
Madeira, 1st quality,
do. 2d do. -
Sherry and St. Lucar,
Oporto and Lisbon,
Burgundy and Champaigne,
Tcnerifte, Fayal, and Malaga
Other, in bottles,
do. in casks,
2,760,648 at 20 cts.
242,537 gallons, at 58 cents
69,644
309,867
168,922
3,738
422,638
43,845
511,577
do.
50
do.
40
do.
30
do.
45
do.
28
do.
35
do.
23
552,129 60
140,671 46
[34,822 00
123,946 80
50,676 60
1,682 10
118,338 64
15,345 75
117,662, 71
Gallons,
1,772,768
Duties, $603,146 06
1804.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
Ill
(c. ) Tea?, viz:
Bohea, --.--..
Souchong, -------
Hyson, -------
Other green, .......
Extra duties on teas, imported from other places than India,
1,909,282 lbs. at 12 cents,
235,139 do. 18
257,509 do. 33
783,440 do. 20
Pounds,
3,174,370
Dutie;
s»
229,113, 84
40,525 03
82,403 88
156,488 00
609 03
$509,138 77
(J.) All other articles —
Beer, ale, and porter,
Cocoa,
Chocolate,
Sugar candy,
loaf,
other refined,
Candles, tallow,
wax.
Cheese. - - -
Soap, . .. -
Pepper, - - -
Pimento, - . -
Tobacco, - - -
Do.
Snuff,
Do. - - -
Indigo,
Cotton, _ .. -
Nails, - - -
Spikes, - - -
Lead, - - -
Steel,
Hemp, - . .
Cables,
Tarred cordage,
Untarred cordage and'yarn.
Twine and pack thread,
Glauber salts,
Coal,
Boots, - - -
Silk shoes, -
Other shoes, for men and women.
Do. for children.
Wool cards,
Playing do.
182,651 gallons.
at 8 cents.
$14,613 08
507,679 ]
pounds.
, at 2
10,153 58
951
do.
3
28 53
8,003
do.
lU
920 34
9,010
do.
9
810 90
735
do.
6.i
47 12
21,345
do.
2
424 90
1,683
do.
6
100 98
68,715
do.
7
4,810 05
34,108
do.
2
683 16
1,838,143
do.
6
}09,688 52
437,505
do.
4
17.500 20
111,739
do.
10
11,173 90
12,820
do.
6
769 30
1,940
do.
33
436 80
61
do.
10
6 10
130,844
do.
35
33,711 00
288,330
do.
3
8,649 90
3,674,769
do.
3
73,495 38
353,485
do.
1
3,534 85
2,657,499
do.
1
36,574 99
7,394
cwt. at 100
7,394 00
122,545
do.
100
133,545 00
839
do.
180
1,493 30
7,816
do.
180
14,068 80
1,030
do.
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3,317 50
1,979
do.
400
7,916 00
1,193
do.
300
2,386 00
419,400 bush, at 5
20,970 00
4,443
pairs, at 75
3,332 25
2,417
do.
35
604 25
54,150
do.
15
8,122 50
6,199
do.
10
619 90
11
doz. at
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5 50
884 packs, at 25
221 00
$509,116 38
Treasury Department, Register's Office, November 14, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
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Estimate showing when the instalments, which compose the balance due from individuals, will become payable .
Offices.
Remaining due
in 1804.
Becoming due
in 1805.
Becoming' due
in 1806.
Becoming due
in 1807.
Becoming due
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Total.
Zanesville, -
Marietta, -
Steubenville,
Cliillicothe,
Cincinniiti, -
1,385 06
5,118 81.4
6,130 02t
56,781 77|
108,813 14
5,452 45
175,529 48^
132,784 59^
161,566 351
5,792 091
7,286 72
152,951 9&
78,974 72|
96,398 541
5,792 094
5,815 591
90,532 03
63,328 24j
51.259 54
5,792 094
4,191 664
48,651 374
40,992 80|
21,375 981
18,761 341
27,865 244
473,794 87|
372,862 151
439,413 561
Dollars,
178,228 82
475,332 881
341,404 04|
216,727 50|
121,003 92|
1,332,697 18|
Treasury Department, Register's Office, Noveynber \Ath, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
D.
.fin estimate of the principal redeemed of the debt of the United States, from \st October, 1S03, to 30th September,
. 1804; showing, also, the redemption of the principal of the said debt, from 1st /Ipril, 1801, to 30lh September,
1804.
ON ACCOUNT OF THE DOMESTIC DEBT.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer of the United
States, according to the quarter yearly statement of receipts and
expenditures, from 1st October, 1803, to 30th September, 1804,
exclusive of $946 51, repaid into the treasury, was $4,367,185 96
Deduct interest which accrued during the same pe-
riod, calculated quarter yearly, - - 3,325,511 74
Payments made in certificates of the debt of the United States,
on account of lands purchased, - -
Payments to foreign officers, and for certain parts of the domestic
debt, - - -
Payments on account of domestic loans,
ON ACCOUNT OF THE FOREIGN DEBT.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer of the United
States, exclusive of $120,000 repaid into the treasury, and
$4,595 39, the amount of commissions to the purchasing agents,
was - _ - - - $2,876,541 22
Deduct one year's interest on the Dutch debt, viz:
Amount ot one year's interest, including commis-
sions and postage of letters, after deducting for
anticipation of interest paid by commissioners.
Guilders, 693,000
At 40 cents, is
Deduct gain on exchange.
$277,200 00
25,641 77
251,558 23
Interest to 30th September, 1804, on
the Louisiana six per cent, stock, 528,749 93
780,308 16
Redemption
from 1st Octo-
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30th Septem-
ber. 1804.
Redemption from
1st April, 1801, to
30th September,
1803, as per docu-
ment E, referred
to in Secretary's
report of 24th Oc-
tober, 1803.
1,041,674 22
9,206 47
5,773 40
500,000 00
2,096,233 06
3,652,887 15
Total principal
redeemed from
1st April, 1801,
to 30th Sep-
tember, 1804.
2.641,516 22
43,939 66
60,223 63
1,990,000 00
5,188,325 20
9,924,004 71
3,683,190 44
53,146 13
65,997 03
2,490,000 00
r,284,558 26
13,576,891 86
Treasury Department, Register''s Office, \4th November, 1804.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
114
FINANCE. [1805.
8th Congress.] , No. 222. [2d Session.
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 4, 1804.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufiictures, to whom were referred the petition of
Tiiomas Parker and others, Directors of the Library Company of Philadelphia, and the memorial and petition of
the Board of Trustees of the College of New Jersey, made the following report:
The Directors of the Library Company of Philadelphia state to the House, that they have lately received a va-
luable collection of books and prints, bequeathed to their institution, by the Rev. Samuel Preston, of the county of
Kent, in Great Britain, on the importation of which, at Philadelphia, the sum of four hundred and ninety eight
dollars and twenty cents is demanded for duties, agreeably to the laws of tiie United States.
The President of the Board of Trustees of New Jersey College informs Congress, that, after replenishing their
library, (which had been destroyed by tire) in part, by donations and purciiases of books, they have been obliged to
import a large number of books from Europe, on the "importation of which duties have been bonded at New York,
under the laws of Congress, to the amount of four hundred and fifteen dollars and sixty-two cents.
The object of the petitioners, in both instances, is to be exonerated from the payment of the duties, on their re-
spective importations, and they pray that the bonds given at the custom house may be cancelled.
It is not within the knowledge of the committee that any duties which have accrued upon any importation what-
ever have been restored to the importers. To grant exemptions from duty to any institution, or to free any class or
body of our citizens from the obligations of their bonds, for money due to the United States, would be going beyond
what the committee could venture to recommend to the House. "Ail duties shall be wnZ/brm throughout the United
States," is the peremptory language of the constitution, and the committee are well persuaded that the petitioners
themselves would not, after mature reflection, hesitate to acknowledge, that the constitution is the paramount law,
and that, in granting a privilege to them, to import books free of duty, while the right is denied to others, would be
a violation of that justice which is so eminently due to the whole people of the United States; and as, from a late de-
cision of the House, involving the same principle, there can be no reasonable expectation that the petitioners could
obtain the exemptions prayed for,
The committee recommend that they have permission to withdraw their respective petitions.
8th Congress.] No. 22S. [2d Session.
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 7, 1805.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to whom were referred the petitions
of Benjamin Bailey, James Bogart, Jr. and others, citizens of the United States, and resident merchants of the
city of New York, made the following report:
The petitioners have been sufferers to a large amount, by a late distressing fire in the city of New York. They
represent that theyimported into the district of New York, various goods and merchandise, of a great value; and while
they were still owners of such property, a conflagration took place, and destroyed their stores, with all, or nearly all,
their contents, including the merchandise on whfch the duties were secured to be paid. They pray that Congress
will authorize the collector of New York to deliver up, or cancel, all bi)nds or other securities given by them for
duties upon such part of the said goods and merchandise as were destroyed by the fire.
Repeated decisions on similar applications leave no doubt on the mintl of the committee that it would be impro-
per to grant the prayer of the petition. When any aiticle is imported into the United States, and the duties thereon
are ascertained at the custom house, the amount forms a part of the_ actual value, and is an insurable interest: if it
is afterwards destroyed by fire, or lost in the transportation, coastwise, from port to port, or in any manner injured
or damaged, it has never yet been considered that the United States were bound to cancel the bonds entered into
by tlie importers for the duties. The United States can, in no respect, be considered in the light of underwriters.
When the duties have, at any time, accrued, they (tught to be paid, and the importing merchant can have no greater
right to call upon the Government for a return of the duties, than he would to demand of the seller a diminution in
the price, or to ask the possessor of his note or bond, that he may be exonerated from the payment for any article pur-
chased in the market, merely because the bargain was not advantageous, or because the merchandise was burnt or
destroyed, which formed and constituted the evidence of value '■'• receivecU^ It is with regret tlie committee make
these observations, but they wish it to be generally understood by the merchants, that, in no case could they deem
it proper to advise the House to refund the duties upon merchandise destroyed by any accident whatever.
It is true the treasuryof the United States ought not to be enriched from the losses of private individuals, and that
our revenue is chiefly derived from the duties on articles consumed in the country; but, when it is fairly considered
that to abandon claims upon the importers, would lead to numerous impositions; thatif some were relieved from debts
contracted in good faith, (althougli the articles on which those debts originated were actually destroyed) it might
induce others to expect similar indulgencies, without having equal claims upon the national bounty, and as there ex-
ists a strong necessity for perserving uniformity in these decisions; and as it cannot be reastmably expected that
Congress should now deviate from a long course of parctice, founded as it is on equitable and strict commercial prin-
ples, the committee recommend that the petitioners have permission to withdraw their petition.
1805.] EXTENSION OF DUTY BONDS. II5
8th Congress.] No, 224. [2d Session.
DRAWBACK.
. COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, .lANIIAUY 11. 1805.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the memorial of
Thomas Ketland, of the city of Philadelpliia, merchant, made the following report:
The petitioner, with John Ketland and James Williamson, all of Philadelphia, in June, 1799, purchased the
ship Wasliington, in London. It is stated that the ship arrived in the Delaware, on tlie 4th of May, 1800, entered
attne custom house in Philadelphia, on the 17th of said month, and cleared out for Batavia. on the 9th July following,
at which time she received a sea letter, and other regular documents.
The Washington is a foreign built ship, and by existing laws is not entitled to the benefit of an American re-
gister.
It appears that merchandise, on which the drawback was payable, was exported in the ship to Batavia, (the quan-
tity not stated) which, having been previously imported in the same ship, had been charged with the additional ten
per cent, on the duties.
The collector retained this part of the drawback, under the direction of the act of the 13th of May, 1800, and
which the petitioner is now solicitous should be refunded to him.
The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures reported on this case at the last session of Congress, but the
petitioner being of opinion that the committee have misconstrued the material facts upon which their decision was
founded, solicits a revision, for reasons mentioned in his petition.
On the 13th of May, 1800, Congress passed an act, in which it is declared that no part of the additional duties,
payable on goods imported in foreign ships, should be drawn back on exportation. And on the 14th of April, 1802,
another law was passed, declaring that the act above referred to, should not be deemed to operate upon unregistered
ships or vessels, owned by citizens of tiie United States, at the time of passing tiie said act, in those cases where
such ship or vessel, at that /ime, possessed a sea letter, or other regular document, issued from a custom house of the
United States, proving such ship or vessel to be American property.
At the last session, from the documents then exhibited, the committee concluded the ship sailed for Batavia
without a sea letter, but they did not rest their decision on that point. It was material only to prove that the
Washington, on the 13th of May, 1800, did not possess a sea letter, or any regular documents, issued from a custom
house of the United States, proving her to be American property. It is stated, in that report, that the act of 1802
did not mean "to extend its remedial operation, or to retrospect beyond the 13th of May, 1800: and the petitioner's
case not coming within the limitation and description therein specified, there did not seem to be even an equitable
claim on the Government, for the drawback of the additional duties," &c.
A certificate from the collector of Philadelphia states that the ship cleared out for Batavia on the 9th of July,
1800, and took out a sea letter and the usual documents; so that it is fully proved she does not come within the pro-
visions of the act of April, 1803: for that act was only meant to operate in favor of vessels possessing a sea letter,
&c. on the 13th of May, 1800.
By looking at a document furnished the committee, it appears the petitioner places some dependence on the
circumstance; that the ship's " Mumj/es/" was delivered to a revenue officer, on the 9th of May, but he acknow-
ledges that the entry at the custom house was not made until the 17th of May. A manifest is not a regular docu-
ment issued from the custom house; it is a memorandum or inventory of the inward cargo, to whom consigned, &c.,
and is generally niade out at sea, and is presented to any revenue officer who demands it, and a copy is always ne-
cessary to be delivered previous to the entry.
This paper furnishes no evidence whatever, that the owners of _the ship Washington ought to receive the allow-
ance prayed for. Upon an impartial review of the whole case, therefoic, the committee are satisfied —
1st. That the ship Wasliington, on the 13th of May, 1800, did not possess a sea letter, or any regular document
issued from a custom house of the United States, proving her to be American property.
2d. That, under existing laws, although the ship received a sea letter. &c. on the 9th of July, 1800, and may novir
possess it, no goods or merchandise imported in that ship, after the date of the act of May, 1800, can be entitled to
the allowance of the additional duties, as drawback upon their exportation, either in the same bottom, or on any
other whatever. And further, the committee are fully convinced that unregistered vessels of the United States
ought not to receive the same privileges, in our own ports, as those built within the United States, and entitled by
the laws to the benefit of American registers; and the ship Washington's case clearly not being within the limits or
provisions of the act of April, 1802,
The committee submit th'jir opinion, that the prayer of the petition of Thomas Ketland ought not to lie granted.
8th^ Congress^] No. 225. [2d Session.
EXTENSION OF DUTY BONDS.
commtinicated to the senate, on the 17th of January, 1805.
7o (he Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, the petition
of the subscribers, merchants, residing in the city of New York, respectfully showeth:
That your petitioners are concerned in trade and navigation, to a considerable extent, between the port of New
York and diiferent ports on the continent of South America; that, by the act, entitled " An act to regulate the col-
lection ol duties on imports and tonnage," the terms of credit allowed for the payment of duties imposed on all
" goods, wares, and merchandise, (other than wines, salt, and teas) imported from any other place than Europe or
the West Indies," are as follow: one half of such duties payable in six months, one quarter in nine months, and the
other quarter in twelve months from the date of eacli respective importation, as by the said act, to which your peti-
tioners refer, may more fully appear; that, by a construction of the said act, adopted by the collector of the port of
New York, which appears to your petitioners to be evidently founded in mistake, and which they are advised by
counsel is certainly incorrect, your petitioners conceive that they have been much aggrieved by being obliged to
give bonds to the said collector for the payment of such duties, on goods imported from the continent of South
America, the one half in three months, and the other half in six months, and to pay such duties, accordingly, as in the
IIQ ■■:: FINANCE. [1805.
case of goods imported from the West Indies; that your petitioners are credibly informed, and believe, that a diflFer-
ent construction of the said act, in this respect, has prevailed in several other.ports of the United States, and the terms
of credit, first above mentioned, allowed, which your petitioners believe is obviously the intent and meaning of the
said act;' that some of your petitioners have, at length, resisted the payment of the said duties at the periods claimed
by the said collector of the port of New York, and have commenced a suit in the circuit court of the United States,
in equity for the district of New York, in order to obtain a judicial determination of the credits allowed for the pay-
ment of "such duties by the said act, but, at the same time, offering, in the said suit, to pay the duties in question therein,
at such times as should be directed by the said court, which suit is still depending and undetermined; and your
petitioners hoped that the mode so adopted, of settling the construction of the said act, if there existed any doubt
concerning it, would have been deemecl proper, and that a judicial decision thereon would be regarded as regulating
the subsequent practice under the same. But your petitioners have since been informed that some application or
representation on this subject has been made to your honorable body, and that, in consequence thereof, a bill hath
been introduced in the honorable the House of Representatives, proposing to alter or limit the terms of credit on goods
imported into the United States from all places on the continent of South America, situated north ot the equator,
to the periods of credit allowed for duties on goods imported from the West Indies. Your petitioners cannot but
view the limitation proposed by the said bill as particularly injurious to then- interest, and to the prosperity of a trade,
already extensive, antl in which a large portion of citizens of the United States are engaged; and your petitioners
beg leave to represent, as an important consideration in favor of the periods of credit which they consider to be well es-
tablished by the act a'oove mentioned, that the voyages to the usual places of trade on the continent of South Ame-
rica; although north of the equator, are generally as long, and as difiicult and expensive, as the ordinary course of
voyages to Europe; that, in the apprehension of your petitioners, the principal object or reason ol allowing a credit in
the payment of duties on foreign imports is to enable the merchant, out of the proceeds of the sales of the goods im-
ported, to reimburse himself the amount of such duties before they become payable; that, without a credit of suffi-
cient length to answer this end, it can be of little importance whether any credit be, at all, given: for, if the amount
of the duties are required to be paid before they can be realised from the proceeds of the imports on which they are
charged, it imposes on the merchant the necessity of employing his capital, or a part of it, for the discharge of such
duties, instead of applying to that object the proceeds of such imports. This would operate as a tax upon his capi-
tal, and would necessarily tend to cramp and embarrass the negotiations of trade, and, consequently, instead ot
increasing or aiding the revenue, would diminish its receipts. Your petitioners, therefore, apprehend that the true
interests of the merchant and of the Government are, in this respect, the same, and that, considering the heavy duties
already imposed on imports in general, it would be just as well as politic to allow a sufficient time of credit to enable
the merchant to pay such duties out of the proceeds of the goods on which they are charged. Your petitioners also
conceive that such credit, while it is at all times important to the merchant, cannot, when once in operation, prove, in
any respect, material or detrimental to the revenue; and, in conformity to these ideas, your petitioners are also of opin-
ion, and such they believe to be the opinion of a large majority of the merchants of this and other ports of the United
States, that the periods of credit allowed on goods imported trom the West Indies are too short and injurious to that
trade. And your petitioners are convinced, from experience, that the trade with the continent of South America
cannot be carried on, without great disadvantage, except upon terms of credit for the payment of duties equally bene-
ficial with those which they conceive themselves at present entitled to by law, and they therefore humbly pray that
your honorable body will not pass any act to limit or curtail such credit. And your petitioners, &c.
New York, January 9th, 1805.
8t'a Congress.] No. 226. [2d Session.
DRAWBACK ON REFINED SUGAR.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 21, 1805.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the memorial of
Moses Rogers, Edmund Seaman, and others, sugar refiners in the City of New York, having had the same under
consideration, submited the following report:
The memorialists are extensively concerned in the manufacture of refined sugar, in the city of New York, and
are possessed of establishments adequate (as they state) not only to the supply of the home market, but also to the
production of considerable quantities for exportation to foreign countries.
They acknowledge thej' are protected by the present high duties on imported loaf sugar, to the extent ot the
domestic demand, but, as their refineries are capable of producing still greater supplies, they pray that a drawback
or bounty may be allowed on the exportation, to foreign countries, of all refined sugar in the United States, equiva-
lent to the duty paid on the raw sugar employed in the manufacture.
The committee beg leave to inform the House that similar applications have been frequently made to Congress,
and it is almost unnecessary to add that the allowance prayed for has been invariably refused. At the last session
of Congress, a lengthy, and, the committee thought, a conclusive report, was made on a resolution of the House "to
inquire and report, by bill or otherwise, whether a drawback of duties ought not to be allowed on sugar refined in
the United States, and exported to foreign ports and places;"' and the committee then offered their opinion, "that it
would be improper, under existing laws and regulations, to allow a drawback upon the exportation of domestic refined
sugar;" and this report was concurred in by the House. Notwithstanding the repeated decisions of Congress, the
present memorialists have hazarded their application; but the committee cannot see that they have offered .any
new or weighty reasons to induce them to alter their former opinions on this subject.
If the committee are not mistaken, it will be found, upon examination, that the sugar refiners are the most favored
body of manufacturers in the United States. Our commercial regulations seem opposed to all prohibitory duties,
and to monopolies. These are in direct hostility to systems heretofore deemed valuable, are contrary to what is
right and just between one citizen and another, and ought never to be indulged in a free country, except (which
could seldom happen) where they are necessary for the safety and protection of the whole people. And where
monopolies are granted, or where such high duties exist as enable a particular class of men to engross any article of
general use in a community, they only tend to heap up wealth in the hands ot a few individuals, at the certain
expense of the many. The duties on toreign refined sugar have been several times augmented to benefit the Ameri-
can refiners, and since January, 1795, this sugar has been charged with the higli duty of nine cents per pound. It
is denied the drawback on exportation, and cannot be imported in less quantities than six hundred pounds, nor in
vessels of a less burthen than one hundred and twenty tons. The committee are at a loss to conceive the necessity
of these severe restrictions. Sugar candy pays a duty, on importation, of eleven cents and one half tlie pound, and
there can be no doubt that this extravagant duty was imposed with a view of favoring the sugar refiners. These
high duties amount to almost a prohibition of the tWo articles: for, it is proved that they have been imported only in
the most inconsiderable quantities, in late years, so that the sugar refiners possess the whole American market to
1805.] DRAWBACKS ON REFINED SUGAR. II7
themselves. They enjoy a certain monopoly in their business. No foreign loaf sugar can enter into competition
with what they manufacture. Bengal and China sugar candy could be imported in considerable quantities, at very
reasonable prices; and there is no better substitute ior refined sugar, either in the lumps, or wlien reduced to powder;
but the present duty on that article excludes it altogether from fhe American market, to tiie injury of the East India
trade— ii loss of revenue to the United States. :in(l to the benefit of no otiiei- persons but the sugar refiners. It might
be supposed that these high protecting and prohibitory duties on the foreign article secured to the sugar i-efiners
every important advantage which they could reasonably hope to receive. With the exclusive home trade, supply-
ing the United States, upon their own confession, with every pound of refined sugar consumed in the country, charg-
ing their own prices to the consumer, the foreign article excluded from our market, the wide range of speculation
all their own, their profits great, and probably beyond any other manufacturer's in the United States, it was rather
a matter of surprise to the committee, that the sugar refiners should expect further indulgencies.
Witliout mentioning all the reasons that iiave occurred to the committee, against granting the allowance in ques-
tion, they will suggest some of the objections to which it is liable.
1st. The Louisiana sugar might be used in the manufacture, almost in spite of any regulation that could be
safely introduced, (and at New Orleans it would be exclusively employed) and as it is not charged with any duty,
the United States would, in many instances, be compelled to pay the allowance where they had leceived no equi-
valent.
•2d. It is well known that drawbacks are not payable on any goods and merchandise, after the expiration of
twelve months, dating from the time of importation, and then only in cases where the original duties have been first
received. If the crude sugar should lose the drawback, as it would in one year from the period of its importation,
the price would be lowered in the market (presuming it was intended for exportation) in a sum equal to the duties
and it must then be sold for home consumption, probably at a reduced rate.
Now, sugar thus circumstanced, il purchased and manufactured by the refiners, could not be entitled to the
allowance ot drawback, on any principle whatever; and when it is supposed that the surplus of raw sugar in our
market will find its way to Europe in American bottoms, and when it is considered that, in a refined state, it is not
a bulky article, it may be doubted whether its reduction of weight would, in cases of exportation, be so advantageous
to the carrying trade of the United States as might at fiist be imagined. If the sugar is exported in its crude state,
the freight would be double, and those merchant ships that ilepenued solely on freight would thereby derive at least
a trifling advantage.
Although the committee do not wish it to be inferred that they would recommend the exportation of the raw
materials tound in our markets, in preference to those manufactured by American workmen, and reduced to lialf
their ordinary bulk, merely for the benefit of the extra freight, yet, in respect to the article referred to, it becomes
questionable whether the exporting merchant and ship owner do not now enjoy as great, or even greater advantages,
than they would if bounties were allowed on refined sugar, to the extent of the quantity which could be manufactu'red
for exportation from the United States.
3d. As the raw sugar, in refining, undergoes a complete transformation, it would be difficult, if not impossible, to
guard against some impositions in paying the bounty, and frauds might be attempted on the revenue. The custom house
officers could not always attend at the sugar houses; and, however upright the intentions of the refiners and export-
ers might be, the certificates must be multiplied, and such precautionary measures be introduced, as would embarrass
the fair collection of the public revenue; and the allowance might perhaps tend, in some respects, to lessen its amount,
and certainly it could not augment it.
4th. Should the prayer'of the petition be granted, no good reason could be ottered why New England rum, distil-
led from imported molasses, or cordage and cables manufactured from foreign hemp, and canvass made into sails,
for the use of vessels, should not receive similar allowances. All the manufactured iron, too, which had paid a duty
on importation in its unwrought state, would certainly be equally entitled to the benefit of such allowance; and
domestic rum, sail cloth made up tor ship's use, cordage, and various articles of iron work, such as anchors, bolts,
spikes, nails, and hoops, are exported from the United States in considerable quantities, and it is believed in value
far beyond the whole amount of refined sugar which coukl possibly be disposed of to advantage in foreign markets,
and yet the committee do not recollect that the distillers, rope makers, sail makers, or blacksmiths, have ever peti-
tioned Congress for a repayment of the duties on the exportation of the articles employed by them, or connected
with their respective occupations.
The memoiialists allege that, in Great Britain, a bounty on the exportation of refined sugar is allowed, of forty
shillings sterling per hundred weight. In Great Britain the duties on imports will average about thirty per cent,
higher than those paid in the United States , and on sugar, in particular, the duty is twenty-six shillings and six pence
sterling per hundred weight, exceeding five and one quarter cents a pound, or double the American duty; still, the
drawback on refined sugar exported from England is by no means payable at a certain or fixed standard, and a
table of English drawbacks, now before the committee, fully prove that different rates of drawback are allowed, vary-
ing from forty shillings, when the price does not exceed forty shillings, to thirteen shillings, when the price is from
sixty-eight to seventy shillings, per huntlred weight; and whenever tlie average price of sugar exceeds seventy shil-
lings per iuindred weight, nothing is allowed, and it is presumed that sugar isotten at that price in England, exclu-
sive of the duties. But, in the examination of this question, it is of little consequence what commercial regulations
exist in other countries, so long as they do not affect our rights, and it is sufficient for us that we adopt sucii as are
known to be beneficial, and most conducive to the interests of this nation; and individuals ought not to complain
that other countries follow this or that system, under different circumstances, and that our laws are not shaped to
operate for their exclusive a<lvantage.
Protecting duties on such articles as we can conveniently manufacture have been a long time established in the
United States; and surely the sugar refiners can have no complaints to offer on that point:lbr there, the committee
trust, it has been proved they possess peculiar, if not exclusive advantages. Various other objections could be adduc-
ed, to prove that Congress ought not to grant the allowance on the exportation of sugar refined in the United States,
particularly while the present high duties are continued on loaf sugar, imported from Europe, and sugar candy, from
the East Indies and China; but it is supposed to be quite unnecessary to enlarge a report already too much extended.
The committee therefore respectfully submit the following resolution:
Resolved, As the opinion of the Committee of Com njrce nwX Manufactures, that it is inexpedient to grant any '
allowance or bounty on refined sugar exported from the United States.
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8th Congress.] No. 227. [2d Session.
PROTECTING DUTIES. T
COMMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 22, 1805.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the memorial of
the Philadelphia Typographical Society, made the following report:
The petitioners are desirous that Congress should impose greater duties on books imported into the United
States. They are under apprehension that, after the conclusion of the present war in Europe, the English bookseller
will be able to undersell the American in his own market; and, possessing a sincere conviction that their situation
may be greatly ameliorated by restricting the constant and great importation of foreign books, they solicit an aug-
mentation of the present rate of duties on ail books imported into the United States, probably with a view of in-
creasing their profits, or, at least, of giving to the American booksellers the preference in their own market, and to
which, the petitioners are of opinion, they ai e justly entitled.
The Committee can entertain no doubt that the petitioners are extremely desirous of encouraging the manufac-
ture of books in the United States; and, if the exclusive interest of printers and booksellers were alone to be con-
sulted, it is probable the Committee might be induced to recommend the proposed augmentation in the duties; but,
it will be recollected that Congress are legislating for the benefit of the whole American People, and not for the sole
advantage of any particular individuals.
At the last session of Congress, a law passed, declaring that rags of all sorts, for making paper, should be import-
ed free of duty. The American paper is presumed to be cheaper here, than it can be imported from Great Britain,
and, it may be supposed, we shall soon be able to supply the greater part of the demand for the domestic consump-
tion of that article; so that foreign supplies will not be wanted, after a few years; and, although higher wages may be
given for journeymen printers and bookbinders, it must be confessed that the Art of Printing has progressed more
rapidly in the United States, than almost any other branch of machinery. This is a truth acknowledged by the peti-
tioners, an(l assented to, with much pleasure, by the Committee; where, then, can be the danger that the English
bookseller will be able to undersell the American in his own market.^' When it is considered that foreign books pay
a duty of fifteen per cent, upon tiieir importation, and that, to this charge, the commissions and various shipping ex-
penses at the place of exportation must be added, together with the freight and insurance, the whole amounting, at
the lowest calculation, to forty per cent, in favor of, and as a direct encouragement to, the American printers and
booksellers, it might be supposed that the petitioners were sufficiently protected, and that they need not be under
any apprehension of foreign competition in their business.
The great expenses which must necessarily attend the importation of European books into this country, if there
was no other difference in their favor, will, it is hoped, give a decided advantage to the American bookseller.
In the imposition of duties on imported books, or on any article whatever, it was never imagined that the mere
importer became ultimately charged with the amount, or that the Government had not in view the collection of a
revenue to defray the expenses, and complete the payments of engagements, for which the public faith stands pledged;
but surely it could not be supposed that these duties were to be augmented, at any time, to so high a rate as to amount
to a complete prohibition on the importation. If a revenue is to be collected, extravagantly high duties ought not to
be laid; and, in their augmentation beyond a fair proportion, a diminution of the revenue may be expected. If the
duties are raised to answer the design of the petitioners in its full extent, the consequence will be, that little, or no
revenue will be derived from imported books; the petitioners will be exclusively benefited; they will charge their own
prices for American books; there can be no competition, and the nation will be the only sufferers.
The American People have still a great predilection for English printed books, notwithstanding it has been
frequently proved that they can be as accurately and as elegantly printed here, as in any part of the world. The
Committee see no reason why the price should be increased by additional duties, and they are unwilling to
augment the charge to those readers, who prefer foreign publications to our own, especially when it is conceived that
books of every description, whether of foreign or domestic manufacture, are, at present, sold atthe most extravagant
prices in the bookstores throughout the United States.
If the committee entertained an opinion tiiat the art of printing was not sufficiently protected in this country, they
would consider themselves bound, immediately, to recommend the adoption of some measure, calculated to meet the
wishes of the petitioners, but, for the reasons stated, and from the strongest conviction, that the proposed augmentation
of the duties on books imported into the United States is unnecessary and inexpedient, at this time, they submit their
opinion to the House-
That the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Typographical Society have leave to withdraw dieir petition.
8th CoxGKEss.] . ^ No. 228. [ad Sesson.
MI N T.
COMMUNICATED TO CONGRESS, JANUARY 06, 1805.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the Uyiited States:
I communicate, for the information of Congress, the report of the Director of the Mint, of the operations of
that institution during the last year.
TH: JEFFERSON.
January 25, 1805.
Mint of the United States, Philadelphia, \st Jayiuary, 1805.
At the conimencement of the year, it is the duty of tiie Director of the Mint to communicate to Government the
state of the mint, with its issues for the past year.
The issues of silver coins, notwithstanding the mercantile embarrassments attending the importation of bullion,
have greatly exceeded that of the year 1803, and the advantage of a public mint has been sensibly experienced, by
the greatest part of the deposites being issued in small coin, which has been found very beneficial to the citizens, at
large, under the late scarcity of Spanish tlollars, occasioned by the great exportation of them for mercantile
purposes. ^
1805.1
THE MINT.
119
The quantity of gold bullion has been equal to that of tiie last report; so that, in the past year, the coinage of tiie
precious metals has amounted to three liundred and tifty-eight thousand nine hundred and eighty-three dollars.
The particulars will appear by the schedule No. 1, herewith, to which the Director begs leave to refer.
It is worthy of the President's attention, that about eleven thousand dollars of the gold coin is the produce of
virgin gold, found in the county ()f Cabarrus, in the State of North Carolina, where, it is said, a considerable quantity
has been found since, which will, in all probability, be forwarded to the mint. It is to be regretted that this gold
is melted into small ingots before it is sent to tlie mint, for the convenience of carriage; but, by which, there is rea-
son to believe, a considerable portion of it is wasted. It is also said, that the finest particles are neglected, and
only the large grains and lumps sought after.
The increased price of copper in Europe, and the quantity on hand have been thought sufficient reason to con-
fine the coinage of cents to one press; and from the last accounts from Europe, co])per is likely to be consider-
ably increased in price, which will render the coinage of cents less profitable. The past year tiiere liave been
issued seven hundred and fifty-six thousand eight hundred and thirty-eigiit cents, and one million ami fifty-five
thousand three hundred and twelve half cents — equal to twelve thousand eight hundred and forty-four dollars and
ninety -four cents, as appears by the same schedule. No. 1. The amount ot' the cost of copper, ant! profit on the
the whole coinage of cents this year, will be seen by schedule No. 2.
The coinage of the year amounts, in the whole, to tiie sum of three hundred and seventy-one thousand eiglit
hundred and twenty-seven dollars and ninety-four cents; and the number of pieces to two millions fi)rty-six thou-
sand eight liundred and thirty-nine.
The expenses of the mint, for the past year, will appear, by schedule No. 3, to be reduced to a trifle more than
sixteen thousand dollars.
The Director thinks it his duty to mention to the President, that very considerable difficulty, as well as danger,
may arise to the public, from the officers and workmen of the mint being exposed to be called out to attend militia
meetings, or on detachments. When large deposites of the precious metals are passing through the mint, and, par-
ticularly when in fusion, it may be of the most dangerous consequences to have the officers and men called away,
or be liable to fines for non-attendance- It is too important a trust to be thus exposed. The President, in his wis-
dom, will provide against this evil.
ELIAS BOUDINO T, Director.
To the President of the United Slates.
No. 1.
Jin abstract of the Coins struck at the Mint of the United States, from the 1st January to the ZUt December, 1804.
Silver Coins.
Total amount of Gold Coins,
Copper Coins.
Dollars.
Half DoUars.
Qua'r Dollars.
Dimes.
Dolls. Cts.
Totals.
Quarter ending in March,
Ditto June,
Ditto September, -
Ditto December, -
19,570
30,619
103,100
22,800
6,738
8,265
19,570 00
17,820 50
51,550 00
11,400 00
191,092 pieces of silver coins, -
19,570
156,519
6,738
8,265
T
jtal amount of Silver Coins, - . . .
Gold Coins.
$100,340 50
Eagles.
Half Eag-Ies.
Quarter eag'les
Dolls. Cts.
Quarter ending in March,
Ditto June,
Ditto September,
Ditto December,
1,401
8,394
22,822
5,410
2,243
3,327
114,110 00
22.327 50
27,050 00
95,150 00
43,597 pieces of Gold Coins, -
9,795
30,475
3,327
258,642 50
Cents.
Hal^C nts.
4)
Dolls. Cts.
Quarter ending in March, . - - - -
Ditto June. -----
Ditto September, . - - -
Ditto December, . . - -
160,000
308,500
8,500
386,838
399,000
267,000
176.542
232,770
3,495 00
4,100 00
377 00
4,082 00
1,812,150 pieces Copper Coins, - - - -
756,838
1,055,312
Total amount of Copper Coir
Total number 2,046,839 pieces of Coins.
Amount of Coins struck at the mint in 1804,
is.
■
12,844 94
$371,827 94
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, 7
Philadelphia, 31s^ December, 1804. 3
BENJAMIN RUSH.
120
FINANCE.
[1805.
No. 2.
Statement of the gain on Copper coined at the Mint of the United States, from \st January to Slsi December, 1804.
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, 7
Philadelphia, 3lst December, 1804. 5
1803.
Dpr ember 31,
.
10,950 83
Amount remaining in the hands of the chief
coiner, as per abstract rendered, on whicli
1804.
there was a profit of - - -
2,029 10
November 12,
Deduct returned by him 51 92, spoiled plan-
chettes, allowed him for difference in weight,
173 97 on copper returned 7th November,
1803.
225 89
.
225 89
10.724 94
1.803 21
'■'■ 28,
14,061 66^
Amount of invoice of copper entered 31st De-
cember, 1803. and delivered to the chief
coiner this day. on which there is a profit
of -
2.615 m
December 31.
. 2,520 00
11,941 66|
Deduct so much yet remaining in the hands
(\^ the rhipf roiner uiiroiiied. wJiich will
take a proportion of above profit of
Amount of copper coined in 1804.
2,221 lOi
$12,844 94
..
Amount of profit in coining said sum.
394 31
-
$2,597 52
BENJAMIN RUSH.
No. 3.
An Mstract of the expenditures of the Mnt of the United States, from the \st January to 3lst December, 1804.
Salaries.
Wag-es.
Incidentals.
Totals.
1804. Quarter ending in March, -----
Ditto June, -----
Ditto September, - . - .
Ditto December, _ - - -
2,650
2.650
2,650
2.650
1,102 26
1,074 31
1,125 17
1,073 49
183 36
242 04
341 48
482 69
3.935 62
3.966 35
4,116 65
4.206 18
10,600
6,375 23
1.249 57
Amo
unt.
$16,224 80
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, 7
ViiihM>ELVHiA,3\stDece7nber, 1804. 3
BENJAMIN RUSH.
8th Congress.]
No. 229. [2d Session.
SINKINGFUND.
communicated to the senate, FEBRUARY 5, 1805.
The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund respectfully report to Congress as follows:
That the measures which have been autliorized by the Board subsequent to their report of the 4th of February.
1804. so far as the same have been completed, are fully detailed in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury to
this Board, dated the fourth day of the present month, and in the statements therein referred to. which are herewith
transmitted, and prayed to be received as part of this report.
A. BURR. President of the Senate.
1. MARSnXhh. Chief Justice of the United States.
. ., ALBERT GALLATIN. Secretary of the Treasun/.
Washington, February 5, 1805.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Comissioners of t!ie Sinking Fund —
That the balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1802, and applied to payments falling due after
that year, which balance, as appears by the statement F, annexed to the last annual report, amounted to two
millions six hundred and fifty -six thousand nine hundred and thirty-three dollars and eight cents, $2,656,933 08
Together with the disbursements made during the year 1803, out of the treasury, on account of the
principal and interest of the public debt, which disbursements, as appears by the statement G,
annexed to tiie last annual report, amounted to seven millions three hundred and twenty-seven
thousand seven hundred and twenty-one dollars and fifty-nine cents, - - -" - 7,327,72159
And amounting altogether to nine millions nine hundred and eighty-four thousand six hundred and
fifty-four dollars and sixty-seven cents, --...-.- $9,984,654 67
1805.] THE SINKING FUND. jgj
Have been accounted for in the following manner, viz:
1. There was repaid into the treasury, during the year 1803, on account of the principal of protested bills, and of
advances made to commissioners of loans, as appears by the statement I, annexed to the last annua! report, a sum
of thirteen thousand one hundred and seventeen dollars and forty-eight cents, - - - $13,117 48
0. The sums actually applied during the same year, to the payment ot the principal and interest of
the public debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Tieasuiy Department, amount, as
will appear by the statement A, to eight millions six hundred and twenty-two thousand four hun-
dred dollars and sixty-eight cents, viz:
1. Paid in reimbursements of the principal of the debt, - - - $4,727,788 44
3. Paid on account of the interest and charges on the same, - - - 3,894,612 24
8,622,400 68
3. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of tlie year 1803, and applicable to payments fall-
ing due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department,
amounted, as will appear by the statement B, to one million three hundred and forty nine thousand
one hundred and thirty-six dollars and fifty one cents, ---... 1.349,13651
3,984,654 67
That, during the year 1804, the following disbursements were made out of the treasury, on account of the principal
and interest ot the public debt, viz:
1. On account of the reimbursement and interest of the domestic funded debt, - - - $4,612,17106
9. On account of domestic loans obtained from the Bank of the United States, viz:
On account of the principal, -.-.-.- $250,000 00
do. do. interest, ---.... 60,593 68
310,593 68
3. On account of the domestic unfunded debt, - - - - - - - 653 37
4. On account of the principal and interest of the foreign debt, and of the interest on the Louisiana
stock, .-------.--. 3,336,427 44
Amounting altogether, as will appear by the annexed list of warrant C, to eight millions two hundred
and fifty -nine thousand eight hundred and forty-five dollars and fifty-five cents, - - $8,259,645 55
"Which disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
1. From the moneys appropriated by the 3d section of the act of lOth November, 1803, for paying the interest ac-
cruing on the Louisiana stock, to the end of the year 1803, . . - . . $22,499 93
2. From the funds constituting the annual appropriation of $8,000,000 for the year 1804, viz:
From the fund arising from interest on the debt transferred to the commissioners of the sinking
fund, as per statement I, ------- - $366,223 50
From the funds arising from the sales of public lands, being the amount of moneys paid
ijito the treasury, from the 1st October, 1803, to the 30th June, 1804, as per state-
ment K, - -. - - - - - . - - - 324,021 66
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on the
tonnage of ships or vessels, --...-. 6,556,518 44
Amounting, altogether, to ------- - 7,216,763 60
Which sum of -.--------- 7,246,763 60
Together with the sum advanced during the year 1803, on acount of the appropiiation
for the year 1804, and amounting, as appears by the last annual report, to - 753,236 40
Makes, in the whole, the annual appropriation for the year 1804, of - - $8.000,000 00
3. From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on the tonnage of
ships or vessels, advanced in part, and on account of the annual appropriation for the year 1805, 829,901 59
4. From re-payments in the treasury, on account of remittances purchased for providing for the
foreign debt, and of advances made to commissioners of loans, as will appear from the statement
F, viz:
Re-payment of the puchase money, and advances, . - - . $121,446 51
Damages and interest recovered. ---..- 32,370 91
153,817 42
5. From the moneys appropriated by law, for paying commissions to agents employed in the purciiase
of remittances for the foreign debt, being the amount paid at the treasury, during the year 1804.
for that object, and will appear by the statement C, ----- - 6,863 01
8,259,845 55
That the abovementioned disbursements, together with the above stated balance of - - 1,349,136 51
which remained unexpended at the close of the year 1803, and with a further sum, arising from
profit on remittances, purchased in the year 1804, and amounting, as will appear by the state-
ment D, to - - - - - - - - - ■ - • 45,049 25
And amounting, altogetlier, to nine millions six hundred and fifty-four thousand and thirty-one dollais
and thirty -one cents, ------- - . . $9,654.031 31
will be accounted for in the next annual report, in conformity with the accounts which shall then have been
rendered to the Treasury Department.
That, in the meanwhile, the manner in which the said sum has been applied, is estimated as follows, viz:
1. The re-payments in the treasury, on account of principal, have, during the year 1804, amounted, as by the above-
mentioned statement E, to - - - ~ - - - - - - $121,446 51
2. The sums actually applied during the year 1804, to the payment of the principal and interest of
the public debt, are estimated as tbllows. viz:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, - - - $3,205,248 52
2. Do. on aoccunt of the interest and charges on the same, as will appear by the
estimate F, --.-.... 4,006.799 G9
7,212,048 21
3. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1804. and applicable to payments fall-
ing due after that year, is estimated, as per estimate G, at ----- 2,320,53659
$9,654,031 31
122
FINANCE.
[1805.
That no purchases of tlie debt of the United States have been made since the date of the last report to Congress,
and that the statement H exhibits the amount of stock transferred to the commissioners of the sinking fund, in
trust for the United States, to the 31st December, 1804, including the sum of $12,730 27, being the aggregate of the
several species of stock transferred in the year 1604, in payment tor pnblic lands.
All which is respectfully submitted. , ^
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, February 4, 1805.
A.
Statement of the Jipplkation, during the year 1803, of the Funds provided for the payment of Principal and
Interest of the Public Debt.
I. Payments on account of the Principal of the Public Debt.
1. On the domestic debt, viz:
Reimbursement of old six per cent, stock,
Do. deferred do. . . .
As per treasury report No. 15,936.
2. Domestic loans reimbursed, ....
3. Unfunded debt, viz:
Debt due to foreign officers, including arrears of interest.
Certain parts of domestic debt,
4. On the foreign debt, viz:
1st instalment of loan of 3,000,000 of 1st January, 1792,
3d do. 2,000,000 do.
4th do. 3,000,000 do.
2d & 3d do. 2,500,000 do.
5th do. 1,000,000 do.
1st do. 2,950,000 do.
Loan of 1,000,000 do.
2d & 3d do. 6,000,000 do.
1st & 2d do. 2,050,000 do.
February, 1784,
do.
March,
June,
do.
do.
Sept.,
Dec'r.
1790,
1791,
1788,
1792,
1793,
1791,
do.
A
itwerp.
At 40 cents,
$907,411 39
308,180 31
$1,215,591 70
•
500,000 00
12,123 31
12,073 43
24,196 74
Guilders.
600,000
250,000
600,000
1,000,000
200,000
600,000
1,000,000
2,400,000
820,000
7,470,000
.
2,988,000 00
4,727,788 44
10
//. Payments on account of the Interest and Charges on the Public Debt.
1. On the domestic debt, viz:
Interest for tlie year 1803, on the several species of stock, constituting the domes-
tic funded debt, as settled at the treasury, . . .3,381,796 85
From winch deduct this sum, being so much gained by rejecting
mills in paying dividends, .
2. Interest on domestic loans,
3d. On the foreign debt, viz:
Interest paid at Amsterdam,
Do. Antwerp,
At 40 cents.
Premiums on loan of 1st February, 1804,
At 40 cents
Commissions and charges, viz:
At Amsterdam,
At Antwerp, ....
At 40 cents,
Commissions on purchase of bills in America,
Lossin exchange.i'i.) . . . .
Guilders.
. 929,655
81,487.10
$404,457 00
6,000 00
20,358 49
3,381,796 75
82,000 00
(a.)l,011,142.10
15,000
-
. 15,647,18.8
. 7,724,08.0
,
23,372.06.8
. $9,348 93
4,957 11
6,052 45
430,815 49
, T fiOi C] CI cii
e year 1803,
lie debt, during th
$8,622,400 68
1805.] THE SINKING FUND. 223
NOTES TO STATEMENT A.
(rt) The interest regularly due for 1803, on the Amsterdam and Antwerp debt, was . Guilders, 981,800.00
To which add for the following items:
1. The 1st instalment of the Antwerp loan, due on the 1st December, 1802, was, through some mis-
apprehension on the part of the banker, paid only on the 1st May, 1803, the interest for that
period, amounting to ......... 7,687.10
2. the 3d instalment of the loan of 1st March, 1791, ami payable 1st March, 1804, was
paid by anticipation, on the 1st November, 1803, the interest from that day to the
1st March. 1804, was saved, and the interest from 1st March 1803 to 1st November,
1803, was paid, together with the principal, ...... 16,675.00
3. The third instalment of the loan 1st September, 1791, and payable 1st September.
1804, was paid by anticipation on the 1st October, 1803, the interest for eleven months
was saved, and one month's interest paid, together with the principal, . . 4,980.00
29.342.10
Guilders, 1,011,142.10
{b.) Loss on exchange, viz:
On bills pucrhased in 1803, as per statement H. annexed to the last
annual report, . '. . Guilde rs 4,125,M0 10 01 Cost, $1,674,057 21
Deduct a bill on wiiich, it having been protested,
no loss of exchange was incurred, . 50,000 00 00 do. 20,500 00
At par.
4,075,840 10 01
Sterling,',£l09,585 17 08
do."
1,653.557 21
1,630,336 21
Loss,
At par.
$23,221 00
$488,453 86
487,048 36
Remitted to Amsterdam, . .do. 129 10 07 G;<<7f/e/-s, 1,431 09 00
At par, ..... 1,4390400
1,405 50
From which deduct, gained, viz: loss, . . . . . 7 15 00 3 10
Remitted from London to Amsterdam, Sterling, £70,000 do. 27.092 17 00
Do. do. do. do. 80,587 14 07 do. 25,267 09 08
24.629 GO
do. 52,860 06 08
At 40 cents, ..... 20,944 13
Deduct ciiarges and commissions in London, . . . Sterling, ^6704 00 06
At 4s. 6d. ....... 3,129 00
17,815 13
On remittances from Amsterdam to Antwerp, . . . Guilders, 1,905 01
At 40 cents, . . . . . .762 02
18,577 15
Total loss on exchange, in 1803, . $6,052 45
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February 1st, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
B.
Statement of the provision made before the 1st day of January, 1804, for the payment of the Principal and Interest
of the Public Debt falling due after the year 1803.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
1. Casii in the hands of commissioners and agents, in Europe, viz:
In Amsterdam, as per treasury settlement
No. 15.416, . . . Guilders, 2,152,072 14 8 (a)
From which, ileducting a bill credited by the
commissioners, in 1803, but not paid for at
the treasury till 1804, . . . 59,500 00 0
Leaves a balance of . . Guilders, 2,092,572 14 8
Deduct a balance due in Antwerp, (i) . 416 11 0
2,092,156 03 8
At 40 cents, $836,862 47
In London, as per account rendered by
Sir Francis Baring & Co. . sterling £2,664 12 00
At 4.S. 6d. 11,842 67
2. Amount of remittances paid for at the treasury, and remitted on or before the
31st December, 1803, which are credited by the commissioners or agents
in their accounts for 1804, viz:
Remitted to Amsterdam, (c) . Guilders, 697,051 00 0
At 40 cents, 278,820 40
Do. to London, (</) . sterling £3,000 0 0
At 4s. 6d. 13,333 33
$848,705 14
3. Amount of payments made at tlie treasury before the 31st December, 1803,
for remittances which have been protested for non-payment, and which,
on that day, had not been repaid into the treasury, (e) . . . 224.500 00
292,153 73
$1,365,356 S7
224 FINANCE. [1805.
II. Deduct, on account oj the Domestic Debt:
The demands unsatisfied on the 1st January, 1804, were as follow, viz:
1. Dividends payable by Commissioners of Loans, including that due on that day, and exclu-
sively of unclaimed dividends, no longer demandable at their offices, $1,233,043 74
2. Unclaimed dividends, payable at the treasury, .... 8.78255
The provision made for that object, was as followeth, viz:
1. Cash due from deceased Commissioners of Loans, . $1,346 51
3. In the hands of acting Do. Do. . 1,223,257 42
^1,240,826 29
1,224,603 93
Leaving the amount wanted to meet all the demands to 1st January, 1804, . . . 16,232 36
Total amount of provision for public debt,, remaining unapplied on 31st December, 1803, . $1,349,136 51
KOTES TO STATEMENT B.
(a) The account, as settled at the treasury, states the balance at
From which, deducting the suspended items, as explained in last annual report,
Guilders, 2,214,342 11 8
62,269 17 0
Leaves the amount here stated, . . . . . . . . ' . 2,152,072 14 8
(6) Mr. De Wolf has rendered his account only to 18th July, 1803, on which day the balance
due to him, was . ........ Guilders, 1,616 11 0
The payments at Antwerp oy 1st December, 1803, for principal and interest, were . 483,800 00 0
485,416 11 0
The remittances made to him to meet those payments, and which he had not yet received at the
date of his last rendered account, amount to ..... . 485,000 00 0
Leaves the balance due him, exclusively of charges which may appear in his next account, 416 11 0
(c) The following statement proves the sum of Guilders 697,051, as here stated, to be correct:
Balance in the hands of commissioners at Amsterdam and Antwerp, on 31st December, 1802, as per
statement F, annexed to the last annual report, . . . . Guilders, 993,268 03 2
Remittances paid for, previous to 1803, and credited by the commissioners in their accounts
for that year, as per ditto, 5,288,497 06 0
Do. purchased in 1803, as per statement H, annexed to the last annual
report, ....... Guilders, 4,125,840 10 6
Do. do. do. do. sterling ^6109,585 17 08
At par, 1,217,620 18 0
Profit on exchange of remittances from London to Amsterdam, and
from Amsterdam to Antwerp, as per note (6.) to the preceding
statement A, ...... $18,577 15
Deduct loss on bill of sterling £129 10 07, remitted to
Amsterdam, per do. . . . . . 3 10
18,574 05
At 40 cents, 46,435 02 8
5,389,896 10 14
Guilders, 11,671,662 00 00
Amount applied to principal and interest of Foreign Debt, in 1803, as per statement A, viz:
For principal, 7,470,000 00 00
Interest, 1,011,142 10 00
Premiums, 15,000 00 00
Commissions and charges, . . . 23,372 06 08
1,049,514 16 08
l_J
Bills purchased in 1803, protested for non-payment, as per statement E, annexed to this
report, viz:
L. A- Tarascon, 50,000 00 00
Stephen Girard, . . . sterling £22,600, at par, 250,000 00 00
8,519,514 16 08
300,000 00 00
Cash in hands of commissioners at Amsterdam and Antwerp, on 31st December, 1808, as
per this statement, . . . ... . . .. 2,092,1560308
Remittances to London, paid for in 1803, and remaining unapplied on do., as per do., viz:
InhandsofF. Baring, & Co sterling £2,664 12 00
Credited by Do. in his account for 1804, .... 3,0000000
steriing £5.664 12 00
At par, 62,940 00 00
Balance of outstanding remittances to Amsterdam, as per this statement, . . 697,051 00 00
As per above, . . . Guilders, 11,671,662 00 00
1805.]
THE SINKING FUND.
125
(rf) The sterling bills purchased in 1803, on account of the Foreign Debt, amounted, as per statement H, annex-
ed to last year's report, to ....... sterling £109,585 17 08
Which are accounted for as followeth, viz:
Stephen Girard's bill, protested for non-payment,
Bill remitted from America to Amsterdam,
Do. remitted from London to Amsterdam,
Charges on said remittance.
Balance unapplied on 31st December, 1803, viz:
In hands of F. Baring & Co.
Credited by Do. in 1804, as here stated,
2,664 12 00
3,000 00 00
22,500 00 00
129 10 07
80,587 14 07
704 06 00
5,664 12 00
Sterling £109,585 17 08
(e) Statement of protested bills outstanding 31st December, 1803:
Purchased,
Before 1802, ^Prager's bill.
In 1802,
In 1803,
. Guilders, 120,000,
rown's do 60,000,
CBrown& Hackman's do. . . 60,000,
iBeal Ovvings', do. . . . 20,000,
CL. A. Tarascon's do. . . • 50,000, cost 20,500^ -,,,„ ... ,. ,...
i Stephen Girard's do. . sterling £22,500, . loo^oj ^1^0,500, recovered in 1804.
$48,000~J
24'oq[| S $104,000, yet in suit.
B^OOOJ
$224,500
The protested bills outstanding on the 31st December, 1802, amounted, as per statement F, annex-
ed to last annual report, to ......... .
The repayments, in 1803, of the principal of protested bills, amounted, as per statement J, annex-
ed to last annual report, to . . ........
Leaving, outstanding, of those bills, .... .....
Bills purchased in 1803, and which, having been protested, remained outstanding at the close of
that year, as per above, ..........
$115,070
11,070
104,000
120,500
$224,500
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February 1st, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
C.
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1804, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the reimbursement ana interest of the domestic debt.
No. of
Date.
Warrants.
4586
February
29, 1804.
4592
March
5,
-
4593
a
44
-
4594
a
44
-
4595
44
44
-
4626
44
19
-
4627
44
.4
-
4628
44
44
-
4629
a
44
-
4630
44
44
-
4631
44
44
-
4637
44
21,
-
4641
44
23,
-
4644
44
24,
-
4661
t*
28,
-
4662
4k
i^
-
4664
44
l.i>
-
4887
May
31,
-
4888
44
4k
_
4889
4C
44
_
4890
44
44
-
4891
44
44
_
4898
June
6,
_
4915
44
18,
-
4916
44
44
-
4917
44
44
-
4918
4.
44
-
4919
44
44
-
4927
44
25,
-
4928
44
44
-
4929
44
44
-
4930
44
27,
-
4931
44
44
-
4933
44
44
-
In whose favor.
17
tt
James Davidson, Jun.
William Gardner,
Sherwood Haywood,
John Neufville,
James Alger,
Thomas Perkins, -
Jabez Bowen,
William Imlay,
James Nicholson, -
Merewether Jones,
James Ewing,
Benjamin Harwood,
John Stockton,
Stephen Moylan, -
George Simpson, -
James Davidson, Jun.
Thomas T. Tucker,
James Alger,
John Neufville,
Sherwood Haywood,
Merewether Jones,
William Gardner,
James Davidson, Jun.
James Ewing,
William Few,
William Imlay,
Jabez Bowen,
Thomas Perkins, -
Stephen Moylan, -
John Stockton,
Benjamin Harwood,
George Simpson, -
James Davidson. Jun.
Thomas T. Tucker,
Sums.
$8,782 55
6,300 00
1,600 00
37,000 00
1,500 00
163,000 00
11,700 00
22,000 00
160,000 00
12,500 00
6,800 00
12,210 30
2,560 54
188,746 61
181,810 97
34,502 00
2,166 87
1,000 00
37,000 00
1,550 00
11,000 00
6,400 00
6,287 23
5,750 00
235,000 00
21,000 00
12,000 00
170,000 00
195,243 34
2,628 33
12,553 79
102,130 45
33,875 03
2,166 87
126
FINANCE.
[1850.
B— Continued.
No. of
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
Warrant.
5030
July 10,
James Davidson, Jun.
$1,346 34
5124
September 5,
Do. -
7,217 15
5125
6, ■ -
James Alger,
750 00
5126
" "
Sherwood Haywood,
1,800 00
5127
" "•
Merewether Jones,
12,500 00
5128
"■ " - -
William Gardner,
6,500 00
5129
" "
Josiah Smith, . . .
37,500 00
5144
18,
James Ewing, - - .
5,700 00
5145
" "
William Few,
235,000 00
5146
" "
William Imlay,
21,650 00
5147
" "
Jabez Bowen,
12,000 00
5148
" "
Thompson I. Skinner.
165.000 00
5149
tt 44 '■ . '■ ■
Benjamin Harwood,
11,916 33
5153
" 21,
Stephen Moylan, -
197,295 50
5157
24,
John Stockton,
2,838 70
5161
" 27,
George Simpson, - - -
98,246 77
5162
" ■
James Davidson, Jun.
33,101 73
5164
44 44 ' 1.' -
Thomas T. Tucker,
2,166 87
5327
November 12,
James Davidson, Jun.
654 05
5363
December 4,
James Alger, . - -
1,500 00
5364
44 4 4 ■ _
John Neufville,
73,000 00
5365
44 44
Sherwood Haywood,
2.500 00
5366
4 4 44 ■ _
William Gardner,
13,000 00
5375
12,
Merewether Jones,
23,000 00
5383
15,
William Imlay, - - -
43,500 00
5384
ii ki
Jabez Bowen,
20,500 00
5385
4 k i<.
Benjamin Austin, Jun.
318,000 00
5391
'" 19,
Edward Hall.
22,131 07
5392
44 " • .
William Few,
450,000 00
5393
44 4 4
James Ewing,
11,000 00
5400
" 21,
James Davidson, Jun.
9,183 34
5402
22.
John Stockton,
5,159 03
5405
" 24,
Stephen Moylan, -
344,480 29
5408
" OQ
Thomas T. Tucker,
3,348 84
5409
44 44
James Davidson, Jun.
Thomas T. Tucker. - $91,460 53
19,675 01
4663
Marcii 28,
4932
June 27,
Do. - - 91,495 79
5163
September 27,
Do. - - 91,581 45
5407
December 29,
Do. - - 91,685 73
5406
44 44
Do. - - 324,021 66
690,245 16
$4,612,171 06
No. 2.
List of Warrants drawn according to law during the year 1804, on the Treasurer of {the United States, on account
of the repayment of principal of moneys borrotved of the Bank of the United States.
No. of Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
5325
5326
1804. Nov. 12.
44 44
President, Directors, and Company, of the Bank of the
United States, on account of 2.000.000 dollars, obtained
31st of December, 1794, -
Ditto, on account ot 500,000 dollars, obtained 3Ist Decem-
ber, 1795, -----...
$125,000 00
125,000 00
$250,000 00
No. 3.
List of TVarranls drawn according to laiu during the year 1804, on the Treasurer ofths United States, on account
of the interest on domestic loans.
No. of Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
4522
4523
4607
4608
4609
5027
5028
5029
Jan. 19, 1804,
44
March 10.
44
44
July 10.
44
44
James Davidson, Jr. - - - - .
Ditto, ----..
Ditto, .---..
Ditto, ---..,
Ditto, --....
Ditto, ---...
Ditto, --....
Ditto, ---...
$15,000 00
6,000 00
10,043 02
1,819 68
480 98
15,000 00
6,250 00
6,000 00
$60,593 68
1805.]
THE SINKING FUND.
127
No. 4.
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1804, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the reimbursement of capital and interest of the Butch Debt.
No. of
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
Warrant.
4515
January 17, 1804,
David Harris, - - -
$4,000
4519
' 18,
George Simpson,
Jona. Burrall, ...
36 50
4529
24,
212 43
4537
30,
David Harris, . . ..
1,400
4548
February 6,
Do.
1,000
4577
21,
George Simpson,
Do.
.5,000
4583
25,
4,800
4585
28,
Smith Ridgway and others,
32,000
4588
March 1,
George Simp.son,
8,000
4590
3,
David Harris, . . -
7,200
4599
6,
Jona. Burrall,
41,066 50
4G00
6,
David Harris,
1,600
4602
8,
Do.
10,000
4610
12,
Smith Ridgway and others,
25,000
4611
12,
George Simpson,
David Harris,
12,000
4618
16,
7,120
4619
15,
Jona. Burrall, - - .
52,000
4620
15,
George Simpson,
10,000
4624
17,
Do.
31,000
4632
19,
David Harris, - - -
22,000
4634
20,
Peter R. Dalton,
120,000
4643
33,
David Harris,
12,000
4646
26,
Willings and Francis,
39,200
4647
26,
Jona. Burrall, - - "
20,000
4648
26,
George Simpson, - - -
4,000
4649
26,
Montgomery Newbolds and others.
59,400
4652
27,
Daniel W. Coxe, -
49,000
4653
27,
Thomas and Jno. Cliftbrd,
11,760
4659
27,
George Simpson,
David Hams,
9,200
4668
29,
21,100
4674
30,
Van Wyck and Dorsey,
24,395
4679
31,
George Simpson,
13,413 31
4734
April 2,
Montgomery Newboldsand others.
19,800
4759
3,
Jacob Gerard Koch, -
58,500
4760
3,
William Wain,
39,200
4771
6,
David Harris, - - "
42,000
4772
6,
George Simpson,
i32,600
4773
6,
Jona. Burrall,
49,100
4786
9,
David Harris, - - -
30,400
4788
10,
John Doiinell, . . -
54,000
4793
13,
Josepli Summerl and others.
34,300
4799
13,
David Harris,
11,223 62
4800
16,
John James and others.
29,400
4801
16,
Stephen Girard,
49,100
4802
16,
Peter R. Dalton,
80,000
4803
16,
George Simpson,
8,000
4804
17,
James Vanuxem and J. L. Clark,
19,640
4805
17,
Jona. Burrall.
20,000
4806
17,
Robert Oliphant,
17,444 46
4813
20,
Joseph Lyon and others.
5,880
4814
20,
David Harris,
17,600
4817
21,
George Simpson,
Do. - - -
5,200
4818
23,
26,800
4819
23,
Abel Humphreys,
7,840
4820
23,
Edward Smith and Jas. Wood, -
19,660
4829
26,
Minturn and Champlin.
19,600
4832
27,
Smith and Buchanan,
27,440
4836
30,
David Harris,
8,000
4843
May
George Simpson, - - -
Jona. Burrall,
38,610
4846
2,
12,000
4848
3,
David Harris,
20,000
4849
3,
Montgomery Newboldsand others,
Jona. Burrall,
12,000
4850
5,
7,280
4852
7,
Daniel W. Coxe,
56,840
4855
9,
George Simpson,
39,390
4862
12,
Do. - -
1,950
4863
12,
Stephen Girard,
10,807 50
4866
18,
George Simpson,
Do.
3,900
4870
21,
39,000
4876
26,
Robert Oliphant,
43 61
4881
30,
Tench Coxe,
980 41
4892
June 1,
Montgomery and others,
38,046 40
4897
4,
George Simpson,
David Harris.
3,900
4899
5,
21,670
4905
9,
Peter R. Dalton,
919 79
4907
11,
George Simpson,
12,675
4922
18,
Do. - - -
4,875
4924
23,
Jona. Burrall,
503 61
5037
July 13,
David Harris, - - -
690 76
5051
19,
George Simpson, - - -
760 78
128
FINANCE.
[1805.
B — Continued.
No. of
Date.
In whose favor.
Sums.
Warrant.
5158
September 25, 1804,
James Davidson,
$5,070
5166
28,
George Simpson, - - -
David Hams,
78,000
5167
29,
78,000
5168
29,
Jona. Burrall, . _
313,000
5169
29,
Peter R. Dalton,
156,000
6170
29,
Sir Francis Baring & Co.
91,452 39
5275
October 12
George Simpson,
Do.
6,930
5278
15.
66,797 50
5279
15,
David Harris,
7,700
5286
19,
George Simpson,
Jona. Burrall,
7,700
5287
20,
154,000
5288
20,
David Harris, _ - .
69,300
5292
23,
George Simpson,
16,170
5294
26,
1)0. ...
10,587 50
5298
29,
Do.
7,315
5299
30,
Peter Roe Dalton,
115,549 35
5300
November 1,
William Yeaton, - . .
10,000
5340
22,
George Simpson,
Jona. Burrall, - - -
483 75
5360
December 4,
1,165
5361
4?
David Harris, - - -
387 50
5367
5, -
Peter R. Dalton,
678 87
5412
31,
James Davidson, jr. -
13,095 67
2,916,797 21
From which deduct the sum of one hundred and
eleven thousand eight hundred and seven dollars
seventeen cents, included in the foregoing amount.
but which, by a treasury warrant, No. 134, the Re-
gister carried to the following appropriations in
the treasury books of the United States, viz:
To dij)lomatic department, - 5,674 48
Prize causes, - - 513 54
British treaty, - - 48,497 53
Books for the use of Congress, - 2,174 89
Relief and protection of American
seamen. - - - 780 06
Interest on Louisiana stock, - 54,166 67
1 11 807 17
J 1. 1 •OV / 1 /
2,804,990 04
Included in the foregoing list of warrants, are
-
the following warrants for commissions to the
agents who purchased the bills, at one-fourth of
one per cent, viz:
4519
January 18,
George Simpson, - - 36 50
4529
24,
Jona. Burra 1, - - 212 43
4876
May 26,
Robert Oliphant, - - 43 61
■1881
30,
Tench Coxe, - - 980 41
4905
June 9,
Peter R. Dalton, - 919 79
4924
23,
Jona. Burrall, - . 503 61
5037
July 13,
David Harris, - - 690 76
5052
19,
George Simpson, - . 760 78
5340
November 22,
Do. - . 483 76
5360
December 4,
Jona. Burrall, - .1,165
5361
4,
David Harris, - - 387 50
5367
5,
Peter R. Dalton, - - 678 87
6,863 01
No. 5.
List of fJ'arranls drawn according to law during the year 1804, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the payment of interest on the Louisiana Stock.
No. of Warrant.
4512
4513
5301
5358
5411
January 16th,
November 1st,
29th,
December 31st,
In whose favor.
Alexander Baring,
ditto,
James Davidson, Junr.
ditto,
ditto.
To the foregoing amount is to be added the sum of fifty-four thousand one hundred sixty-six
dollars and sixty-seven cents, which, pursuant to instructions from the Secretary of the Trea-
sury, was placed in the hands of Francis Baring & Co., and forms a part of the sum of one
hundred and eleven thousand eight hundred and seven dollars and seventeen cents, deduct-
ed, as per treasury warrant No. 134, from the remittances on account of the Dutch debt,
Amount.
$22,499 93
286,666 67
20,000 00
20,000 00
128,104 13
$477,270 73
54,166 67
$531,437 40
1805.]
THE SINKING FUND.
129
No. 6.
List of Warrants drawn according to law during the year 1804, on the Treasnrer of the United States, on account
of paying certain parts of the Domestic Debt.
No. ofWarrant.
4555
4571
5088
5341
Date.
1804.
February 10th,
March 31st,
August 13th,
November 23d,
In whose favor.
Daniel Thomas, -
Oliver Pollock. -
William Simmons,
Israel Smith
Sums.
84
17
454
76
63
94
50
50
$653
37
REC APITULATI O N.
interest and reimbursement of domestic debt,
Interest on domestic loans,
Reimbursement of domestic loans,
Interest and reimbursement of Dutch debt,
Interest on Louisiana stock,
Certain parts of the domestic debt,
4, 612,171 06
60,593 68
250,000 00
2,804,990 04
531,437 40
653 37
$8,259,845 55
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February 1st, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
D.
Amount of remittances during the year one thousand eight hundred and four, on account of the Dutch debt,
and for the payment of the interest upon the Lotdsiana six per cent stock.
Guilders.
59,500 00
00
2.673,893 14
00
100,000 00
00
10,500 00
00
200,000 00
00
3,578 00
00
55,000 00
00
27,500 00
00
175,000 00
00
876,500 00
00
1.462,249 19
00
1,200,128 4
00
7.534,849 17
00
£. s. d.
32,773 19 2
61,346 14 10
94,120 14 00
(a.)12,969 2 3
I
je81,151 11 9
1
Rate,
at 40 do.
do.
at 39.90
do.
at 39.80
do.
at 39.60
do.
at 39.50
do.
at 39.40
do.
at 39.30
do.
at 39.28
do.
at 39.20
do.
at 39.00
do.
at 38.50
do.
$24,395 00
1,069,557 48
39,900 00
4,199 00
79,200 00
1,413 31
21,670 00
10,807 50
68,740 00
340,060 00
843,277 50
462,049 35
$2,965,249 14
at 2| per cent, above par,
at par,
$149,303 60
272,652 19
421,955 79
2 3 Deduct transferred to other funds per warrant No. 134 (^a.^ 57,640 50
Applied to remittances.
Paid to agents for commissions.
Warrants issued in the year 1804, on account of the Dutch debt, as per
statement, ...---
Interest on the Louisiana six per cent, stock, as per statement.
As above
fes.
$57,640 50
jei2.969
2
3
.
$513 54
£115
10
11
.
5,674
48
1.276
15
2
-
48.497
53
10,911
18
11
-
2.174
89
489
i
00
••
780
6
175
10
3
As above.
$57,640
50
£12,969
2
3
364,315 29
3,329,564 43
6,863 1
3,336,427 44
$2,804,990 4
531,437 40
$3,336,427 44
(«.) Appropriation warrant No. 134, authorized the Register to transfer from the amount of
warrants iss»ed, for the Dutch debt, the sum of $111,807 17 £25,156 12 3
Deduct so much thereof transferred to the credit of
interest on Louisiana stock included above. - 54,166 67 12,187 10 00
Transfeired to the following funds:
Prize causes.
Diplomatic Department.
British treaty.
Books for Coigress, - . -
Protection of American seamen,
130
FINANCE.
[1805.
Profit arising from remittances viz:
Guilders 7,534,849 17 at 40 cents per guilder,
£81,151 11 9 at par, -
Remittances cost.
Gain,
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February 1st, 1805.
$3,013,939 94
360,673 74
$3,374,613 68
3,329,564 43
$45,049 25
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
E.
Statement of repayments made into the Treasury, during the year 1804, on account of the public debt.
Date of warrant.
March 31st, -
June 30tli,
September 29th,
June 2d,
No. of wai--
rant.
752
777
805
761
On whom drawn.
George Simpson,
Do.
Do.
Thomas Smith,
Principal re-
paid.
20,500 00
100,000 00
Damages re-
covered.
120,500 00
946 51
$121,446 51
3,508 00
28,862 91
.32,370 91
Total amount of
warrant .
32,370 91
24,000 00
63,971 24
64,891 67
152,870 91
946 51
153,817 42
Foreign debt
Domestic debt.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February 1, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
^n estimate of the application, made during the year 1804, of the funds provided for the payment of the principal
and interest of the public debt.
1. On account of the principcd.
1. Reimbursement of the 6 per cent, and deferred stocks, estimated at
2. Do. of domestic loans, . - - - -
3. Do. of registered debt,
4. On account ot the foreign debt, viz,:
2d instalment of loan of 3,000,000 of 1st January, 1792, guilders
4th do. 2,000,000 1st February, 1784,
5th
do.
3,000,000
4th
do.
2,500,000
2d
do.
2,950,000
4th
do.
6,000,000
3d
do.
2,050,000
1st February, 1790,
1st March, 1791,
1st June, 1792,
1st September, 1791,
1st Dec. 1791. (Antwerp)
600,000
250,000
600,000
500,000
600,000
1,200,000
410,000
Guilders, 4,160,000
' at 40 cents,
2. On account of interest and charges.
1. Interest on domestic funded clebt, estimated for 1804, at
2. Do. domestic loans, ------
3. On foreign debt, viz:
Interest on Dutch debt, estimated at guilders, 657,850
Premiums, - - - - " 17,500
Commissions and charges, estimated at - 9,000
GuUders, 684,350
at 40 cents, $273,740 00
Interest on Louisiana stock, from 20th to 31st Decem-
ber. 1603, 22,191 73
Do. from 1st January to 1st July, 1804, - 337,500 00
359,691 75
Commissions to agents for purchasing b'lls, - - 6,863 01
1,290,595 15
250,000 00
653 37
1,664,000 00
3,305,911 25
60,593 68
640,294 76
3,205,248 53
4,006,799 69
$7,212,048 21
1805.] THE SINKING FUND. Igj
An estimate of the funds provided before the 1st January, 1805, for the payment of the principal and interest of
the public debt, which, being unexpended on that day, are considered as applicable to payments falling due after
the year 1804.
1st. On account of the foreign debt:
Cash in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, Dec. 31. 1803, per statement K. - $848,705 14
Remittances to Europe outstanding on 31st December, 1803, as per ditto. - - - 292,153 73
The bills and remittances made duiing tlie year 1804 are, as per statement D, as follow, viz:
Remittances in guilders to Amsterdam and Antwerp, guilders, 7,534,849.18, at 40 cents, - - 3.013,939 9G
Remittances in sterling, d681, 151 11 09, at 4s. Grf. per dollar, . - . . . 360,673 72
Total to be accounted for, - - . . $4,515,472 55
The amount applied during the year 1804, per estimate F, has been, for principal, $1,664,000 00
Interest and charges, --------- 633,431 75
2,297,431 75
The balance in hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, or in remittances outstanding, may.
therefore, be estimated, on 31st December, 1804, at - - - - - - $2,218,040 80
The amount of protested bills outstanding on the same day, was as follows:
fPrager's bill, - - - . Guilders. 120.000 $48,000"^ ^
Purchased before J Brown's bill, - - - - 60,000 24.000 1 ■ =
and in 1802. ] Brown and Hackman's bill, - - 60,000 24,000 f *
LOwing's bill, ----- 20,000 8,000J ^
104,000 00
2,-322,040 80
2d. From which deduct, on account of domestic funded debt, for unclaimed dividends demandable
at the treasury, and not yet advanced to the bank for payment to the creditors, estimated at - 1,504 21
$2,320,536 59
RECAPITULATION.
The provision applicable to 1805, per the foregoing, _-.--. $2,320,536 59
Applied during the year 1804, per estimate F, ------ - 7,212,048 21
Repayments in the treasury in 1804, per statement E, (for principal) - - - . 121,446 51
$9.654,031 31
The balance remaining unexpended 31st December, 1803, per statement B. was - - $1,349,136 51
Disbursements during tiie year 1804, per statement C, - - - - - - 8,259,845 55
Profit in exchange in the year 1804, per statement D, - ■ - • - - 45,049 25
3,654,031 31
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1805.] _ DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS. I33
I.
Statement of moneys arising from interest on stock transferred to the United States, being the amount drawn by
the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the public debt, pursuant to the act of 8th May, 1792, ana
agreeably to a statement rnadc at the treasury. No. 16,160, dated 25lh Janua)-y, 1805.
1804, March 28th, warrant No. 4,663, ..... $91,460 53
" June 27th, warrant. No. 4.932, ..... 91,49579
" September 27th, warrant No. 5,163, .... 91,581 45
" December 29th, warrant No. 5,407, .... 91,68573
$366,223 50
Tre.\sury Department, Register's Office, February \st, 1805.
JOSEPH NCn^RSE, Register.
K.
Statement of moneys drawn by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the public debt, in the year 1804,
being an account of moneys received into the treasury from sales of public hmds, pursucmt to the act of "id
March, 1795, cmd agreeably to a statement made at the treasury, No. 16,160, dated 'iHth January, 1805.
1804, December 29, warrant No. 5,406. ..... $324,021 66
Treasury Departiuent, Register'' s Office, February 1st, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
8th Congress.] No. 230. [2d Session.
DRAWBACK.
communicated to the house of representatives, FEBRUARY 15, 1805.
Mr. Crowxinshield, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was refeired the memorial of
Stephen Kingston, of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, made the following leport:
Stephen Kingston, the memorialist, on the 22d and 23d of July, 1801, entered outwards, at the custom house of
Philadelphia, took out a regular permit, and actually shipped on board the United States* frigate George Washing-
ton, Captain John Shaw, then destined for Algiers, three bales of cinnamon, fitteen bales of India goods, and eleven
hogsheads of loaf sugar, for benefit of drawback and bounty.
All the proceedings at the custom house, previous to the shipment, appear to have been perfectly regular. The
articles were entered outwards, in the usual manner, and an inspector attended to their delivery on board the lighter,
and, so far as the committee can discover, the memorialist was willing to comply with every requisite formality at
the custom house, which was enjoined by the laws: yet. it is proved to your committee, that an error was com-
mitted by the inspector, in exportin,^ tlie merchandise. The George Washington was preparing to get under way,
and proceed down the Delaware, when the lighter came alongside, and the captain being of opinion that the ship
■would draw too much water to pass the bar in the river, if the articles were then received on board, ordered the
lighter to follow the ship, and they were taken in below the bar, and at some distance out of the Philadelphia district.
In the case under consideration, the articles would have been liable to seizure and confiscation, if they liad been
relanded in Philadelphia, without permission from the collector. The exporter, therefore, was. in some measure,
compelled to ship them on the George Washington; and in doing this, he appears to have pursued a safe and prudent
line of conduct: for. if he had peremptorily ordered the lighter to return to Philadelphia, with her loading, he might
have exposed himself to a prosecution for an attempt to commit a fraud on the revenue; and his property to almost
certain confiscation. Although it is understood that permission was granted in this case, the committee are of opi-
nion that our public vessels ought not to be permitted to carry merchandise for account of private individuals: but
as no prohibition then existed to prevent similar shipments, the George Washington having been permitted to clear
out in the usual manner, it is conceived that the exporter ought not to lose the drawback, merely because the arti-
cles were exported in a national vessel. On the whole, the exporter having complied with the existing regulations
of the custom house, previous to the delivery of the merchandise on board the lighter, and it not appearing that the
deviation from the ordinary course \yhich was subsequently committed, proceeded from his fault or neglect, the
committee are impressed with an opinion, (the irregularity, too, being committed by a captain in the service of the
United States) tliat the memorialist has an equitable claim upon the Government for the drawback and bounty
arising on the exportation of the articles mentioned in his memorial, upon the proof being exhibited to the Secretary
of the Treasury that the same were actually landed out of the limits of the United States; and the committee sub-
mit the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the memorial of Stephen Kingston is reasonable and ought to be granted.
8th Congress.] ' No. 231. [2d Session.
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COMM0NIC.\TED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 20, 1805.
Treasury Department, February 20, 1805.
Sir:
In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, passed on the third of March, 1797, I
have the honor to transmit a statement exhibiting the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares, ;ind mer-
chandise, imported into the United States, and exported therefrom, during the years 1801, 1802, and 1803.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
18 tt
134
FINANCE.
[1805.
A Statement exhibiting the amount of Drawback payable on sundry articles exported from the United States, in
the years 1801, 1802, and 1803, compared with the amount.of Duties collected on the same, respectively.
IS THE TEAR 1801.
IN THE TEAR 1802.
IN THE TEAR 1803.
SPECIES OF MEKCHAXDISE.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
On Mercliandise —
Dolls.
Odlls.
Dolls.
Dolls.
Dolls.
Dolls.
Paviiiga duty of 10 pei'ceiit. ad val.
2,339
8,444
"Do 11 do
3,659
10,331
Do 124 do
4,738,042
822,263
3,318,075
513,459
3,399,781
243,765
Do 131 do
688,854
231,835
270,171
99,808
185,568
24,757
Do 15 do
1,397,95^,
164,973
1,170,338
67,635
1,104,355
25,005
Do 16^ do
122,720
25,443
102,604
8,561
68,634
4,216
Do 20 do
91,047
7,159
73,125
6,010
67,857
1,309
Do 22 do
23,232
3,942
25,798
2,092
13,126
870
Do 40 do
62
3,593
-
182
Wines, Madeira, - - -
155,124
12,202
145,741
12,864
196,857
19,934
Burgundy and Cliampaigne, -
2,167
337
2,464
586
1,868
138
Sherry, - - -
26,239
342
268,573
4,829
131,358
5,221
St. Lucar, - - -
138
-
650
-■
Lisbon, - - -
Oporto, - - -
133,830
4,140
2,711
77
63,906
20,515
767
I 52,619
1.410
■reneriffe and Fayal,
Malaga, - - -
98,885
43,206
26,289
41,477
107,318
71,835
4,575
^ 120,849
1,837
All otiicr, - - -
481,803
394,002
175,889
130,639
246,398
104,119
Spirits, Foreign, distilled from grain, -
252,697
16,357
237,069
18,584
363,802
19,715
Do. from other materials.
2,089,962
121,879
2,179,805
104,068
2,367,804
84,961
Domestic do. from Molasses, -
522
Do. from domestic produce, -
24
54
87
Molasses, - - - -
299,768
15,927
353,431
1,706
303,584
629
Beer, Ale, and Porter,
15,917
3,074
15,751
544
14,919
201
Tea, Bohea, _ _ _
187,071
68,898
221,651
50,047
453,351
216,337
Souchong, - - -
134,715
55,913
117,395
88,069
134,792
90,854
flyson, - - - -
186,334
96,418
110,435
60,903
96,591
13,369
Other Green, - - -
248,507
78,734
292,488
139,099
245,517
85,809
Coffee, _ _ _ -
2,983,447
2,439,944
1,682,439
1,284,376
948,672
499,251
Cocoa, _ _ _ -
173,330
137,132
29,526
28,096
22,664
11,755
Chocolate, _ - - -
99
5
175
4
46
Sugar, Brown, _ _ _
2,623,647
1,346,382
1,821,117
717,353
1,969,256
709,499
Clayed, _ _ -
1,123,594
1,067,532
196,581
252,026
245,587
150,639
Lump, _ _ _
70
Loaf and Candj', - -
1,222
55
1,161
172
Q O ."in
525
Other refined, - -
430
-
55
-
47
Candles, Tallow, _ - -
5,596
1,856
1,297
1,847
548
117
Wax and Spermaceti,
273
108
95
-
185
75
Cheese, _ _ - -
50,344
43,747
28,382
21,056
9,331
4,309
Soap, _ _ - -
38,830
45,560
8,906
11,300
3,837
2,981
Pepper, _ _ _ -
289,124
234,532
371,505
335,258
244,673
130,246
Pimento, _ - - -
15,848
10,037
11,523
2,010
35,034
14,042
Tobacco, manufactured.
17,947
1,147
22,533
1,220
12,417
60
Snuff', _ - - _
3,048
3,986
1,050
270
2,125
1,633
Indigo, _ _ _ -
129,380
73,723
78,589
91,442
37,321
3,532
Cotton, _ _ - _
129,731
108,675
101,699
93,301
98,692
85,028
Nails, _ _ - _
73,878
12,543
69,250
6,101
74,593
3,063
Spikes, _ _ _ _
2,877
67
3,194
213
3,485
32
Lead, Bar and other.
23,034
3,867
15,178
2,629
26,975
696
Steel, unvvrought, - - -
15,489
529
12,202
753
7,811
48
Hemp, - - - -
81,435
-
83,446
-
123,217
Cables, - - - -
860
49
1,783
166
2,839
Cordage, Tarred, - - -
50,900
5,731
20,963
6,935
15,248
771
Do. Untarred, and Yarn,
3,267
-
2,395
8
2,350
Twine and Pack-thread,
7,120
26 "i
6,663
192
7,940
11
Glauber Salts, - _ _
2,995
254
1,756
-
2,388
4
Salt, _ _ _ _
686,454
13,864
792,838
6,607
721,355
4,561
Coal, _ - _ _
31,889
227
23,388
-
21,957
298
Boots, _ - - -
5,388
383
3,663
230
3,534
145
Shoes and Slippers of Silk,
1,022
757
2,393
461
996
360
Do. all other, - _ _
13,559
839
11,150
1,048
9,067
329
Cards, Wool and Cotton, -
35
-
141
-
5
Do. Playing, - - _
48,939
52,623
15,039
17,155
> 1
1,620
1,347
Dollars,
20,064,059
7,819,093
14,766,990
4,197,256
14,227,778
2,569.813
TaEASCKT Department,
Register's Office
, February 19,
1805.
JOSEI
'H NOUKSE,
Bcgiiier.
1805.] COLLECTOR'S BOND— SURETY RELEASED. I35
8th Congress.] • ]\o. 232. [2d Session-.
C 0 L L E C T OR*S B 0 N D— S U R E T Y RE L E A S E D.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OK REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY -23, 1 805.
Mr. Joseph Clay, from the Committee of Ways and Means, to whom was let'ened the petition of Anthony
Benezet and others, cliiidren and surviving heirs of Daniel Benezet, late of the city of Philadclpliia, deceasetl,
made the following report :
That Daniel Benezet, the younger, brother to the petitioners, was appointed, in ^Liixh, 1790, collector of the
port of Great Egg Harbor, in the State of New Jersey: Daniel Benezet the elder, his father, became his surety
in a bund for two thousand dollars, given for the faithful discharge of liis duties in that office.
Daniel Benezet, the younger, rendered no account for settlement at the treas\iry subsequent to (he 30th June,
1791, although repeatedly urged to do it; he continued in the office until the 7tli of March, 1795, when he was
superseded by the appointment of Constant Somers, who had been his deputy.
Daniel Benezet, the elder, died in April, 1797, and his estate was settled and divided among the heirs, of
whom Daniel Benezet, the younger, was one. in the begiiniing of the year 1798.
Daniel Benezet, the younger, received for his share of his father's estate a sum of money amounting to more than
five thousand dollars; he died in December, 1798, and his estate was sold to pay his debts, and finally settled in the
year 1801, as far as it was in the power of his administrators and heirs to settle it.
In the year 1803, seven years after his dismissal, his administrator was, for the first time, applied to by the Comp-
troller of the Treasury for some books and papers, which, it had been intimated, related to the transactions of the
custom hou^e of Great Egg Harbor, \vith a request that they might be delivered to the then collector. This request
could not be complied with, as nosucii books, and very few and trifling papers, were in the possession of the adminis-
trator; the attorney for the district of New Jersey was tiien directeil to commence a suit on the official bond; but
finding that the parties interested all lived in Pennsylvania, he gave notice of that circumstance to the Comptroller,
upon which the district attorney for Pennsylvania was, by a letter bearing date the I2th of August, 1803, directed
to institute a suit for the recovery of the penalty. On the 7th of October, 1803, suit was accordingly brought against
the administrators of Daniel Benezet, the elder, and judgment was entered by agreement in favor of the United
States, for two thousand dollars, with a stay of execution for six months. It was also agreed, that, if, before the
expiration of that time, the defenilants could satisfy the Comptroller that they were entitled to be released, in
whole or in part, IVom the amount of the judgment, it should accordingly be endorsed on the Comptroller's certifi-
cate. The Complroller having no authority to release any part of the judgment, the petitioners have applied to Con-
gress fiir relief. By an act of Congress, passed September Sd, 1789, it is made the duty of the Comptroller to
'• provide for the regular and punctual payment of all moneys which may be collected," and to " direct prosecutions
for all delinquencies of officers of the revenue."
By an act of Congress, passed August 4th, 1790, it was made the duty of the collectors, once in every three
months, or oftener if required, to tran.-mit their accounts for settlemeiit.
Although Daniel Benezet, the younger, was frequently pressed to forward his accounts for settlement, and re-
fused or neglected to do so, and although he was dismised from office, probably for delinquency, yet no steps were
taken to recover from him the penalty of his bond, during his life, nor from his or his father's estate, until the year
1802, eleven years after his appointment, seven years after his dismissal, five years after the death of his father,
and four years after the final settlement and division of his father's estate, and after his own death.
Had any application been made previously to the settlement of either of the estates, the penalty of the bond might
have been recovered and paid out t)fhiB own effects. But, from the delay, and not to say neglect, of the then Comp-
troller, no steps were taken until the whole of his pioperty was disposed of, in payment of his private debts.
\\Tien it is considered that policy has dictated, in all c'ountries, a limitation of the time in which ordinary debts
betw'een individuals may be recovered, and that the humanity of the Government has determined that even penalties
and forfeitures, for crimes against the revenue laws, shall not be iniposed upon the offenders unless the prosecution
be had within a limited time: and particularly, when it is considered that statutes of limitation liiive been passed,
to prevent the allowance of claims against the United States, unless brought before a certain period — claiins, too, of
the most meritorious nature — it is submitted to Congress whether a consistent i-egard to justice does not forljid the
rigorous exaction of the sum adjudged against the petitioners, especially as the delay has arisen from the negligence
of the officers of the Government. Your committee conceiving this case to be extremely severe, think the petitioners
entitled to the relief for which they pray, and recommend the following resolution :
Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioners is reasonable, and ought to be granted.
Treasury Departmext, Comptroller's Office. February 19, 1805.
Sir:
I have before me your letter of the loth instant. You would have received an immediate answer but for the
reason which I stated to you yesterday.
The late Daniel Benezet was appointed collector for the port of Great Egg Harbor, in New Jersey, in the year
1790, and continued in the office until he was superseded by the appointment of Constant Somers, in consequence
of which the official functions of Mr. Benezet ceased on the 7th day of March. 1795.
It appears, from the correspondence of the office, that Mr. Benezet rendered no account for settlement at the
treasury, subsequent to the 30th of June, 1791, although repeatedly urged to do it. That, after his death, Anthony
Benezet, one of the administrators, was requested to furnish books and papers, which, it had been intimated to the
Comptroller, were in his possession, in order that the accounts of the intestate might be settled. The administra-
tor not complying, the attorney of the United States for the district of New Jersey was directed by letter, bearing
date 24th July. 1802, to commence a suit on Mr. Beiiezet's official bond. Mr. Maxwell, the then attorney, finding,
upon inquiry, that the parties interested all lived in Pennsylvania, gave the information to this Departnient, upon
wliich the district attorney of Pennsylvania was directed, by letter bearing date 12th August, 1803, to institute a
suit for the recovery of the penalty of the official bond before mentioned. This has been done, and a judgment re-
covered, as stated by the petitioners.
These are all tlie facts which appear to be material to be stated for the information of the committee.
The petition and papers which accompanied it are returned.
1 have the honor to be. Sir, with ereat respect, your obedient servant,
G. DUVALL.
Joseph Clay, Esq.
jgg - ' FINANCE. [1805.
8th Congress.] No. 233. [2d Session.
MINT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 1, 1805.
Treasury Department, February ^Ith, 1805.
•Sir: '
I have the honor to transmit, herevi'ith, a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury, accompanied with
sundry statements, which have been prepared in obedience to the act, entitled "An act establishing a mint, and re-
gulating the coins of the United States," passed on the 2d of April, 1792.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Treasury Department, Comptroller'' s Office, February '26th, 1805.
Sir:
The statements marked A, B, C, D, and E, herewith laid before you. have been prepared pursuant to the
seventh section of an act of Congress, of the second of April, 1793, entitled "An act establishing a mint, and regu-
lating the coins of the United States." They contain all the information, relative to the transactions of the mint,
which the settlements made at the treasury enable me to gi^ e.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,
G. DUVALL.
Albert Gallatin, Esq. ^
Statement exhibiting the balance of gold and silver remaining in the hands of the officers of the Mint, on the 2\st
December, 1803; the amount of deposites from the 1st January, to the 3\st December, 1804; the different species
of coins made and paid on account of deposites; allowance for wastage; and thebcdance remaining inthehands
of the officers of the Mint on the said 3\st of December, 1804, to be accounted for on a future settlement.
Oz. dwt. gr. Dolls, cts.
Gold remaining in the hands of the officers of the mint, on the 31st Dec. 1803, 138 13 9= 2,464 60.5
Do. deposited from the 1st January, to the 31st December, 1804, . . . 14,499 9 15 =257,768 35.5
14,638 3 0 =260,232 96
Amount paid on account of deposites of gold, from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1804, $240,490 16.5
Add balance of gold coins remaining in the hands of tiie treasuier of the mint, on the 31st Dec. 1804, 19,327 42.5
$259,817 59
Deduct this sum, being so much of warrant No. 4,809, issued at the Treasury of the United States,
to cover the wastage in the coinage of gold, for the year ending December 31, 1804, $886 34.5
Also this sum, being the balance of gold coins remaining in the hands of the treasurer of
the mint, on the 31st December. 1803, ...... 288 74.5
1,175 09
^ oz. dwt. gT.
Gold coins made from the 1st January to 31st December, 1804, viz: eagles. 9,795, half
eagles, 30,475, and one-fourth eagles, 3,327; weight and value, . . . 14,548 12 19 =258,643 50
Balance of gold bullion, &c. in the Iu7nds of the officers of the mint, on the 31st De-
cember, 1804, . . . . . . . . . 28 18 14 = 513 46.5
Profit and loss for this sum, allowed for wastage in the coinage of gold, from the 1st
January to the 31st December, 1804, 60 1115= 1,076 99.5
As above, . 14,638 03 00=260,233 96
Silver remaining in the hands of the officers of the mint, on the 31st December, 1803, 10,022 00 09 = 11,563 54.5
Silver deposited, from the 1st .Tanuary to the 31st December, 1804, . . . 91,504 18 00=105,582 50.5
101,526 18 09 =117,146 05
Amount paid on account of deposites of silver, from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1804, $104,828 68.5
Add balance of silver coins remaining in the hands of the treasurer of the mint, 31st Dec. 1804, 426 33
$105,255 01.5
Deduct this sum, being .so much of warrant No. 4,809, issued at the treasury of the United
States, to cover the wastage in tJie coinage of silver, for the year ending Dec. 31, 1804, $386 29.5
Also this sum, being the balance of silver coins remaining in the hands of the treasurer
of the mint, on the 31st December, 1803, ...... 4, .528 22
4,914 51.5
oz. dwt. gr.
Silver coins made from the 1st Jan. to 31st Dec. 1804, viz: dollars. 19,570, half dollars,
156,519, one-fourth dollars, 6,7.38, and dimes, 8,265; weight and value, - 86,961 15 08 =100,340 50
Balance of silver bullion. &c. in the hands of the officers of the mint, on the 31st
December, 1804, . . . . . . . . 14,221 12 09 = 16,409 17
Profit and loss for this sum, allowed for wastage in the coinage of silver, for the
year 1804, . . . . . . . . . 343 10 16 = 396 38
Comptroller's Oifice, February '23d, 1805.
101,526 18 09 =117,146 05
ANDREW ROSS.
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Suminury Stntemoit exhibitinic the value nf coins mude at the Mint; the amount ofdisbvr.iements on account of
the establishment; the amount allowed for wastage: the amount retained of deposites; and the amount gained
on the coinage of copper.
Value of soltl, silver, and copper coins, made at the mint to the 31st December, 1803, - - $3,931,866 30
Ditto, of gold coins made from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1804, per statement
herewith. -..---.- 258,642 50
Ditto, of silver, ditto, ditto, ditto. - - - - 100,340 50
J)itto, of copper coins, made and charged as delivered to tlie Treasurer of the United
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marked B, ------- - 11,044 94
370,027 94
Total value of gold, silver, and copper coins. - - $4,301,894 34
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to the 31st December. 1803, per report of the
17th March, 1804, - - - - - - - 235,205 73.5
Add amount gained on the coinage of copper, per statement for the year 1804, - 39,783 80.5
Deduct amount of wastage, per the above statement ti'ansmitted, - - 15.730 58.5
Add amount retained of deposites, ditto, ... - 3,44324.5
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13,277 34
341,712 20
Add amount disbursed on account of the establishment, from the 1st January to tiie 31st December,
1804, per statement herewith, - - - - - - - 16,234 80
Add amount of wastage to the 31st December, 1803, per statement furnished for the year
1804, -..-..., 15,720 58.5
Ditto, from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1804, per statement herewith, marked A, 1,473 37.5
Total amount of wastage, to the 31st December, 1804, - 17,193 96
Deduct amount retained from deposites, per statement furnished for the year 1803, 2,443 24.5
Deduct amount retained fiom (he 1st January to the 31st December, 1804, per
statement herewith, marked A, - - - - - 138 29.0
2,581 53.5
14,612 43.5
273,549 43.5
Deduct the amount gained on copper coinage from the commencement of the institution to the 31st
December, 1804, par statement herewith, marked B, - . . . . 31.327 46.5
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to the 31st December. 1801, including the costs
of lots, buildings, &;c. "■ - - - - - - " - 241,221 96.0
Comptroller's Office, February 23d, 1805.
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Statement of the Jlppropriations made by law, for the Mint establishment, for the year 1804; with the amount of
Warrants draivn by the Secretary of the Treasury, on said appropriations.
Amount of warrants drawn on the treasurer in favor of the mint, for the services of tiie year 1804, - 36,874 42
Balance unexpended on 1st January, 1805, .--..- 52,083 67
$88,958 09
Balance of the several appropriations for the mint establishment, unexpended on 1st January, 1804, per
statement for the preceding year, ..._.-- 65,713 15
Appropriated by an act respectmg the mint, dated 24th April, 1800, being the amount of cents and half
cents, paid into the Treasury m 1804, ...... 13,84494
Ditto, by act making provision for the support of Government for the year 1804, dated the 14th March,
1804, ....--.-.. 9,400 00
$88,958 09
Statement of the appropriations made by law for the payment of the salaries of the officers and clerks of the Mint,
for the year 1804.
Amount of warrants drawn on the Treasurer of the United States for the salaries of the officers and clerks
of the mint, in 1804, ........ 10,60000
By the act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1804, passed the 14th
March, 1804, ---..-... $io,600 00
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Statement of the application of moneys advancpd from l/if Trco.siiry of the Ignited Stales, for (he support of the
Mint esta/i/ish/nent during the year 1801.
Balance due the treasure!" of the niiut, on 1st January, 1K04, as per statement loi' tlie preceding year, 0,390 i>'>
Moneys paid by the treasurer of the mint, on wariants drawn by him on the Director, and admitted by
the accounting officer of the tieasury, on the adjustment of his account, weie as follow, vi/.:
Incidental and ronlingent expenses and repicirs (f mint.
For $5,62-1 80, being the amount expeiidcc! \'w (iie rc(iuisitc rcpaiis, apparatus, machines, wases of woric-
men, and other expenses,
Paid iti the 1st (piartei-, - - l,'2S.'j t'r3
Od do. - - l,;ilC 35
.3(1 do. - - I.46G 65
4th do. - - 1.556 18
Copper purchased for coinage.
For $17,573 28, being tlie amount ol' the costs, and charges foi- copper purciiascd for coiuisgi':
45,410 lbs. purchased from 1st October to 3lsl December, 1801. - - - 17,15128
Lesson a bill of exchange for copper previously bought in 1803, - - - 422 09
5,624 80
Salaries of the officers and clerks of the mint.
Paid ill the 1st quarter, - - 2,650 00
2d do. ■• 2,650 00
3d do. - - 2.650 00
!th do. - - 2,650 00
17,573 37
U'astage in the coinage of gold and silvei
10.600 00
Applied to make good deficiency in wastage in the coinage of gold and ^ilve^, for the year 1803, - 1,272 64
Balance to be accounted for by the treasurer of the iiiint, ----- 6,01306
$47,174 42
Advanced f-oni (lie treasury for the mint eslaltlishmea!.
For the salaries of the lifHcers and clerks, ----.. 10.60000
For the purchase of copper, and the incidental and contingent expenses, . - - 36,874 42
$47,47 i 42
Account of cents and half cents paid iiii;Miie 'iVeasuiy (4'ihe I'nited States, i)y tli(> tre:i'-urero''the mint,
in the year 1804.
Paid in tiie 1st quarter, - - 3,310 00
2d tlo. - - 6,330 00
3d do. - - 1,750 00
4th do. - - 2,424 94
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9th Congress.]
No. 234. [1st Session.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, DECEMBER 9, 1805.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act to establish the Treasury Depart-
ment," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the ioUowing report and estmiates:
REVENUE AND RECEIPTS.
The nett>evenue, arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage, which accrued during the year 1801, amounted
The nett revenue, arising from the same source, which accrued during the year IS02, amounted to - 10,154,564
That which accrued during the year 1803, amounted to ; , ". , ' ,■ ', ■ , ' 11,306,430
And that which accrued during the year 1804, amounted, alter deducting that portion which arose
from the additional duties, constituting the Mediterranean fund, as will appear by tiie statement
\ to - ' " " " " " " " " 1-, 672,323
It'is ascertained that the nett revenue which has accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1805, does
not fall short of that of the corresponding quarters of the year 1804. And that branch of revenua may, exclusively
of the Mediterranean fund, be safely estimated, for the present, at twelve millions ot dollars, which is nearly the
average of the two years 1803 and 1804. ^ r ,, • n: • .i i
The defalcation which took place in the year 1802, and the increase in the next iollowing years, suthciently show
that no inconsiderable portion of that branch of the revenue is due to the neutrality ot the United States, during the
continuance of war in Europe. Yet, if the revenue of 1803, the only year of European peace since 1792. be con-
sidered as thelbest basis on which to form an estimate, this, with an addition often per cent, on account of the in-
crease of population for three years, and of near 300,000 dollars, the computed revenue ot New Orleans, will give a
result of near eleven millions and a half. The statement B exhibits in detail the several species of merchandise and
other sources from which that revenue was collected during the year 1804. , , ,,
The revenue arising from the sales of public lands has been greater during the year ending on the 30th Septem-
ber 1805 than that of any preceding year. It appears by the statement C that, during that period, besides 145,000
acres sold to persons claiming a right of pre-emption, 474,000 acres have been disposed of, at the ordinary sales; mak-
in'' altogether, with the preceding sales, from the time when the land offices were opened in 1800 and 1801, an aggre-
gate of near two millions of acres. The actual payments bv purchasers, which, during the year ending on the 30th
September 1804, had amounted to 432,000 dollars, and had not. in any one previous year, exceeded 250,000 dollars,
hav'e durin°- the year ending on the 30th September. 1805, amounted to 575,000 dollars; of which sum 535,000 dol-
lars were paid in specie, and the residue in stock of the public debt. The specie receipts from that source may, for
the ensuing year, be sately estimated at five hundred thousand dollars.
The receipts arising from the permanent revenue of the United States may, therefore, without even including the
duties on postage and other small incidental branches, be computed, for the year 1806, at twelve millions and
five hundred thousand dollars, - - - - -,-..■ $12,500,000
The payments in the treasury, during the same year, on account of tiie temporary loans constituting
the "Mediterranean fuml" which will have accnied to the 3Ist day of March next, are estimated
at nine hundred thousand dollars, and about one hundred thousand may be expected from the
arrears of internal duties and of the direct tax, and from other incidental branches^ making, for
temporary and incidental receipts, one million of dollars, ' " ," " 1,000,000
The balance of specie in the treasury, which, on the 30th day of September last, amounted to 4,575,
654 dollars, will, as the receipts and current expenditures of the present quarter may be consi-
dered as nearly equal, be diminished at the end of this year, only by the payments on account of
the American claims assumed by the convention with France: and as the whole amount of those
claims which remained unpaid on the 30th day of September last, will, in this estimate, be stated
amongst the expenditures of 1806, the whole of the abovementioned balance may be added to the
receipts of that year, viz: -------- 4,575,000
Making, in the whole, an aggregate of more than eighteen millions of dollars, - - - $18,075,000
EXPENDITURES.
The expenses of the year 1800. which must be defrayed out of those resources, are, like the revenue, either of
a permanent nature or temporary. • ^ r ^u r ii • •.
The permanent expenses are estimated at 11,450,000 dollars, and consist of the following items, viz:
1 The annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the payment of the principal and interest of the public
debt, of whicli more than 4,000,000 dollars will be applicable to the discharge of the principal, and the residue
to the payment of interest, - - - ■■,,•'■,•,■ . " $8,000,000
2 For the civil department and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, including invalid pensions,
the li'^ht house and mint establishments, the expenses ot surveying public lands, the third in-
stalment of the loan due to Marylanil, and a sum of 150,000 dollars, to meet such miscella-
neous claims or grants as may be allowed by Congress. - - - - 1,150,000
3 For expenses incident to the intercourse w ith foreign nations, including the permanent appropri-
■ ation for Algiers. - - ,:. , " / ■ I- r " . ■ t " ^^^'^^^
4 For the Military and Indian departments, including the permanent appropriations for certain In-
dian tribes, - - - ;..-.,"• r.i ".c., ,' 1,030.000
5 For the Naval establishment, (exclusively of deficiencies for the service of the years 1804 and
1805, which are estimated at 600,000 dollars) - - - ' - - - 1,070,000
$11,450,000
The extraordinary demands for the year 1806 amount to four millions of dollars, viz:
The navy deficiencies for 1804 and 1805, as abovementioned. - - - 600,000
And the balance of the American claims assumed by the French convention, which re-
mained unpaid on the 30th September last, amounting to - - - 3,400,000
4,000,000
Making, altogether. - - $15,450,000
It appears, from the preceding statement, that the permanent revenues of the United States will, during the en-
suing year exceed the permanent expenditures by a sum of more than one million of dollars; and that the moneys
already on hand, together with th» temporary resources of the year, will, after leaving the sum which it is always
1805.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. I43
necessary to keep in the treasury, be sufficient to discharge the navy deficiencies, and the whole amount of the
claims assumed by the convention with France, the large receipts oi" last year rendering it unnecessary to recur
for that object to the loan authorized by the act of the lOtb of November, 1803.
MEDITERRANEAN FUND.
It appears by the statement B that the additional duty of two and a-half per cent, on goods paying duties ad
valorem, which constitutes the •'Mediterranean fund," amounted, during the six last months of 1801. to 503,038
dollars. And it is ascertained that the amount of the duty accrued during the year ending on the 30th day of June,
1805, was 990,000 dollars. This apparent product will, it is true, be diminished by siiljseciuent exportations; but it
is believed, from a view of the value of the goods imported in 1H03 and 1801, which are charged with tiiat duty, that
the fund may be estimated as producing nearly $900,000 a year. If that estimate be correct, the fund will ultin\ately
produce, during the one year and nine months commencing on the 1st day of July, I8O1, and ending on the 31st day
of March, 180G, - - - - - - - - .' 1,575,000
The expenses heretofore charged on that fund, have been, viz:
Paid in 1801, to the Navy Department, uiuler the act constituting the fund, - 5-25,000
Paid in 1805, to the said Department, by virtue of the '2d section of the act of 25th Jan. 1805. 590,000
Making, altogether, -.--.... 1,115,000
And leaving an unappropriated surplus, estimated at - - . _ . $400,000
But which will be more than absorbed by the navy deficiencies above-mentioned.
The moneys actually received or to be received into the treasury, on account of that fund, prior to tiie 1st day
of January, 1800, are estimated at about $000,000. The residue will be received between that day and the 31st
day of March, 1807, and credit has been taken for a sum of $900,000 on that account, in the preceding estimate of
the receipts of the year 1806.
PUBLIC DEBT.
The payments on account of the principal of the public debt have, during the year ending on the
30th September, 1805, exceeded four millions three hundred and seventy-seven thousand dol-
lars,as appears by estimate D. - - - - - - - $4,377,898 03
The two last instalments due to Great Britain, and amounting to one million seven hundred and
seventy-six thousand dollars, have also been discharged during the same period, - - 1,770,000 00
Making, in tlie whole, a reimbursement of more tiian six millions one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars. - - - - - - - - - - 0,153,898 63
As the exportation o| the specie necessary to discharge the last mentioned instalment, would
iiave been sensibly felt, it was found eligible to pay it in London, in conformity witii the authority
given by the act of the 3d of March, 1805; and the operation was effected at par, by the Bank of
the United States.
It appears, by the same statement D, that the payments on account of the public debt, fiomthe
1st April, 1801, to the 30th September, 1805, have amounted to almost $18,000,000 17.954,790 49
During the same period there have been paid to Great Britain, in satisfaction and discharge of
the money wiiich tlie United States might have been liable to pay, in pursuance of tiie provisions of
the 0th ai'ticle of the treaty of 1794, ------- -2,664,00000
The balance in the Treasury amounted, on the 1st day of April, 1801, to - 1,794,052 59
And on the 30th day of September, 1805, to - - - - 4,575.054 37
Making an increase of - - - - 2,781,001 78
From whicli, deducting the proceeds of the sales of the Bank shares, - 1,287.600 00
Leaves for the increase arising from the ordinary revenue, - . . . 1.494.001 78
Making, in the whole, a difference of more tiian twenty-two millions of dollars in favor of the
United States, during that period of four years and a half. ----- $-22,112.79227
In order to give a more general and concise view of the receipts and expenditures of the United States, during
the four years, commencing on the 1st day of April, 1801, and ending on the 31st day of March, 1805, than can be
derived from the annual printed accounts, a statement, marked H. and several explanatory statements, marked
H 1. to H 8, have been atided to tliose which usually accompany this report.
From those it appears, that a sum of fifty millions six hundr-ed and sixty-seven thousand four hundred and sixty-
seven dollars and tour cents, has been paid into the tr-easury during that period, viz:
From duties on tonnage, and on the importation of foreign meichandise. - - - 45,174,837 22
Fnmi all other soui-ces, (including $1,596,171 43 cents, arising from the sales of Bank shares
and of public vessels) --.---._ 5,492,6-39 82
50.607.467 04
And that the expenditures, during the same period, have amounted to forty-nine millions six hundred and sixty-
five thousand five hundred and twenty-seven dollars and fifty-six cents, which have been disbursed for the follow-
ing purposes:
1. Less than one-third of the whole has been sufficient to defray all the cui-rent expenses of the United States,
viz:
For the civil list, and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, - - 3,780.114 79
For the military establishment and Indian department, - - . 4,40.5,192 20
For the naval establishnient, - - - - - - 4,842,635 15
For the expenses attending the intercourse with foreign nations, - - 1,071,437 84
Amounting, altogether, to - - - - 14,105,380 04
2. Near one-third was necessary to pay the intert^t on the public debt, viz: - - - 10,278,700 95
On which subject it may not be improper to observe, tliat a part of that sum. amounting to
$3,100,000, was paid on account of the interest on the deferred stock, a charge which commenced
only in the year 1801, and was, therefore, in addition to the annual sum wanted before that year,
for "the payment of interest on the public debt
3. More than one-third, and which may be considered as the surplus revenue of the United
States, during that period, has been applied towards the reimbursement and extinguishment of the
debt, viz:
On account of the principal of the public debt proper, - - 16,317.003 92
In paymentof debts contracted before the 1st day of April, 1801, and arising un-
der the British treaty and under the French convention of 30th September, 1800, 2,903.782 65
19,281,146 57
$49,665,527 56
144
FINANCE.
[1805.
It is sufficiently evident, that, whilst one-third of the national revenue is necessarily absorbed by the payment
of interest, a persevering application of the resources afforded by seasons of peace and prosperity, to the discharge
of the principal, in the manner directed by the Legislature, is the only eftljctual mode by which the United States
can ultimately obtain the full command of their revenue, and the free disposal of all their resources. Every year
produces a diminution of interest, and a positive increase of revenue. Four years more will be sufficient to dis-
charge, (in addition to the annual reimbursements on the six per cent, and deferred stocks) the remainder of the
Dutch debt, and the whole of the eight per cent., navy six per cent., five and a half per cent, and four and a half
per cent, stocks. As the portion of the public debt which shall then remain unpaid, will consist of the six per cent,
deferred, and Louisiana stocks, neither of wiiich can be reimbursed, except at the periods, and in the proportions
fixed by contract, and ot the three per cent, stock, which its low rate of interest will render it ineligible to discharge
at its nominal value, the rapidity of the reduction of the debt, beyond the annual reimbursements permitted by the
contracts, will, after the year 1809, depend on the price at which purchases may be effected. And, should circum-
stances render it eligible, a considerable portion of the revenue now appropriated for that purpose, may then, in con-
formity with existing provisions, be applied to other objects.
All which is respectfully submitted
Treasury Department, December 9th, 1805.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary oj the Treasury.
A statement exhibithig the amount ofdtities tvhich accrued on merchandise, tonnage, passports, and clearances; of
debentures issued on the exportation of foreign merchandise; of payments for bounties and alloumnces, and for
the expenses of collection, during the years 1803 and 1804.
1803
1804
DUTIES ON
Merchandise.
14,249,958 57
20,372,567 65
Tonnage.
Passports
and clear-
166,528 91
208,730 00
15,902
17,334
Debentui-es
issued.
2,569,813
6,686,483
Bounties and
allowances.
151,717 86
192,741 51
Gross revenue.
tl 1,710,858 62
(a.) 13,719,407 14
Expenses of
collection.
404,428 40
484,045 68
Nett revenue.
11,306,430 22
13,235,361 46
(a.) Gross revenue for tiie year 1804,
Deduct interest and storage.
Gross revenue, per statement B,
$13,719,407 14
14,670 09
$13,704,737 05
Statement of the amount of .American and Foreign tonnage employed in the foreign trade, for the year 1804, as
taken from the records of the Treasury.
American tonnage in foreign trade, ... - _ .
Foreign tonnage, ----------
Total amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the United States,
Proportion of foreign tonnage to the wholeamount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade
of the United States, ---------
Tons, 821,962
122,140
944,102
12.9 to 100
Treasury Department, Register's Office, December 9th, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
B.
A statement exhibiting the value and quantities, respectively, of merchandise, on which duties actually accrued,
during the year 1804, (consisting of the difference betioeen articles paying duty, imported, and those entitled to
drau'back, re-exported) and, cdso, of the nett revenue which accrued, during that year, from duties on merchan-
dise, tonnage, passports, and clearances.
Goods paying duties ad valorem.
$30,211,367 at 12.^ percent.,
7,641,925 at 15 do.
425,236 at 20 do.
-Additional duty on
22,297,845, at 2:^ per cent.
$38,278,528
fa-J
(b.)
(c.)
(d.)
(e.)
Spirits,
Sugar,
Salt,
Wines,
Teas,
Coffee,
Molasses,
(f) Allothei
10,488,696 gallons, at 29.2cts. average,
55,070,013 pounds, at 2.5 cts. do. -
2,439,241 bushels, at 20 cts. do. -
3,003,312gallons, at 31.9cts. do. -
2,423,074 pounds, at 20 cts. do. -
6,101,191 do. at 5 cts. do. -
6,535,513 gallons, at 5 cts. do. -
• articles, - - - -
Deduct duties refunded, and difference in calculation,
3J per cent, letained on drawbacks, - _ -
Extra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels,
Nett amount of duties on merchandise,
$3,776,420 87
1,146,288 75
85,047 20
557,446 12|^,^.;
$5,565,202 94
3,061,007 38
1,382,959 01
487,848 20
958,117 79
485,133 40
305,059 55
326,775 65
488,854 38
13,060,958 30
15,448 52
$13,045,509 78
245,000 56
188,162 71
$13,478,673 05
1805.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
145
Duties on tonnage,
Light money.
Duties on passports and clearances.
Gross revenue, per statement A,
Deduct expenses of collection, -
Nett revenue,
159,429 84
49,300 16
208,730 00
17,334 00
13,704,737 05
484,045 08
U3,2'20,691 37
Explanatory Statements and Notes.
^^'J.y' Additional duty of 2^ per cent. - - . .
Sj per cent, retained on drawback, - - - .
Extra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels.
$557,440 12
1,710 12
3,881 77
$503,038 01
s. Grain,
1st proof, 1,083,074
gallons.
at 28
cent
2d do. - 29,812
do.
29
do
3d do. - 4,761
do.
31
do
4th do. - 52,168
do.
34
do.
5th do. - 3,653
do.
40
do
6th do. - 217
do.
50
do
Other materials.
1st and 2d proof, 2,080.319
do.
25
do
3d do. 2,681,848
do.
28
do
4th do. 4,531,991
do.
32
do.
5th do. 14,253
do.
38
do.
10,488,696
(b.) Sugar, brown. 53,828,275 pounds, at 2i cents,
white, 1,241,738 do. 3 do.
lbs. 55,070,013
$303,428 72
8,045 48
1,475 91
17,-37 12
1.461 20
108 50
.521,579 75
750,917 44
1,450,237 12
5,416 14
$3,061,007 38
$1,345,706 87
37,252 14
$1,382,959 01
(c.) Salt, imported, bushels of 56 pounds.
Exported, ... . 31^047
Ar.iount of bounties and allowances, $192,741 51,
reduced into bushels at the present rates, - 963,708
3,433,996
994,755
Paying duty, bushels of 56 pounds,
(d.) Wines, Madeira, 1st cjuality,
2d do.
Sherry and St. Lucar,
Oporto and Lisbon,
Burgundy and Champaigne,
Tenerifte, Fayal, and Malaga,
Other, in bottles.
Do. in casks.
2,439,241 at 20 cents.
242,500 gallons, at 58 cents.
134,587
do.
50
do
553,962
do.
40
do.
254,999
do.
30
do.
1,766
do.
45
do.
477,103
do.
28
do.
82,295
do.
35
do.
2,256,100
do.
23
do.
3,003,312
(e.) Teas, Bohea,
Souchong, -
Hyson,
Other green.
428,132 pounds, at 12 cents,
912,238 do. 18 do.
439,196 do. 32 do.
643,508 do. 20 do.
2,423,074
Extra duty on teas imported from other places than India,
$487,848 20
$140,650 00
67,293 50
221,584 80
76,499 70
794 70
133,588 84
28,803 25
288,903 00
$958,117 79
$51,375 84
164,202 84
140,542 72
128,701 60
310 40
$485,133 40
14G
FINANCE.
[1805.
Explanatory Statements and Notes — Continued.
(/.) All other articles, viz: Articles which paid
specie duties during the whole year.
aUANTITIES.
Domestic spirits from domestic produce,
Beer, ale, and porter,
Cocoa, -
Chocolate,
Sugar candy,
loaf, - - "
other refined,
Candles, tallow,
wax, - - ■
Cheese, - - ■ -
Soap, - - - ■
Pepper, - - -
Pimento,
Tobacco, manufactured.
Ditto, other than snuft'and cigars.
Cigars, - - " '
Snuff, - - - -
Ditto, - - - -
Indigo, - - " "
Cotton, - - - -
Nails, - - - -
Spikes, - - - , "
Lead, and manufactures ot lead.
Seines, - - - -
Cordage, tarred.
Ditto,
Cordage untarred, and yarn,
Ditto,
Cables, - - - -
Cables, -
Steel, - - - -
Hemp, - - - "
Twine and pack thread,
Glauber salts.
Coal, - - - -
Malt, - - - -
Boots, - - - ■
Shoes, of Silk, -
all other, for men and women, do
all other, for children, - do
Cards, wool and cotton, - doxens,
playing, - - - packs,
Articl es which paid duties ad valorem, be-
fore 1st July, 1804, and were, by act ol
March 27, 1804,chargedwithspecieduties
gallons,
pounds,
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
M.
pounds.
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
cwt.
pounds,
cwt.
pounds,
cwt.
pounds,
cwt.
do
do
do
bushels,
do
Excess of im-
portation over
exportation
pairs,
do
Almonds
Currants,
Prunes and plums,
Fi^s
Raisins, in jars, and Muscadel,
Ditto, all other.
Tallow, - - -
Mace, - - "
Nutmegs,
Cinnamon,
Cloves, -
Chinese cassia, -
Powder, hair,
gun, -
Starch, -
Glue, - - . -
Pewter plates and dishes,
Anchors and sheet iron.
Hoop and slit
Quick silver, -
Ochre, yellow, in oil,
dry, yellow,
Spanish brown,
White and red lead.
Fish, dried,
pickled, salmon, -
mackerel,
all other, -
black quart bottles,
window, -
Do
Do
do
Glass
Lime,
pounds,
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
• do
do
do
do
do
do
ilo
quintals,
barrels,
do
do
' groce,
100 sq. ft.
do
do
casks.
Excess of ex-
portation over
importation.
115
120,617
744,576
1,380
3,883
1,155
193
16,217
4,228
126,795
563,922
307,736
103,362
39,346
9,072
6,525
685
2,853
139,374
3,819,198
275,934
3,784,036
4,069
331,671
507
73,225
30
51,877
10,198
81,358
2,667
667
281,269
6
3,382
4,741
44,844
9,248
38
2,389
53,252
12,534
81,990
7,407
140,523
12,672
395,650
708
9,101
3,104
4,135
39,388
481
257,667
4,725
17,859
49,116
278,642
15,355
2,259
17,032
146,039
143,265
877,642
39,710
5,266
8,285
6,297
8,286
7,155
904
1,118
259
Kate of
duty.
43,296
403
Cents.
Excess of
duties over
drawback.
7
8
2
3
Hi
9
6d
2
6
7
2
6
4
10
6
200
22
10
25
3
o
1
1
4
180
2
225
2i
180^
2
100
100
400
200
5
10
75
25
15
10
50
25
2
2
2
2
2
u
1^
125
50
20
20
4
4
4
3
4
4
U
1
6
U
1
1
2
50
loo
00
40
60
160
175
225
50
9,649
14,891
41
446
103
12
324
253
8,875
11,278
18,464
4,134
3,934
544
13.050
150
285
34,843
76,383
2,759
37,840
162
6,633
1,140
1,830
54
1,037
10,198
81,358
10,668
1,354
14,063
2,536
1,185
6,726
924
19
597
05
36
52
40
55
95
54
34
68
65
44
16
48
60
32
00
70
30
50
96
34
36
76
42
75
62
00
54
00
00
00
00
45
60
50
25
60
80
00
25
Excess of
drawback
over duties
1,298 88
725 40
$378,766 74
1,065 04
250 68
1,639 SO
148 14
2,850 46
190 08
5,934 75
885 00
4,550 50
620 80
827 00
1,575 52
19 24
10,306
141
714 36
1,964 64
4,179 63
153 55
135 54
255 48
1,460 39
1,432 65
17,552 84
19,855 00
5,266 00
4,971
68
75
2,024 28
376,742 46
00
2,518 SO
4,971
11,448 00
1,582 00
2,515 50
129 50
Dolls.
112,111 92
488,854 38
Treasury Department, Begister^s Office, December 9, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1805.]
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26,520 83
616,669 961
536,990 02
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23,053 53
5.57,768 49^
436,325 37
1,016,693 421
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1,179 43i
2,470 02
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5,631 76
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5,012 04
262,005 72
165,574 89
227,735 66|
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301,103 94
239,728 58
631,745 48
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[1805.
Statement C — Continued.
Estimate showing tvhen the instalments which compose the balance due from individuals will become payable.
OFFICES.
Remaining due
in 1805.
Becoming due
in 1806.
Becoming due
in 1807.
Becoming due
in 1808.
Becoming due
in 1809.
TOTAL.
Zanesville,
Marietta,
Steubenville, -
Chillicothe, -
Cincinnati,
5,334 165
39,805 174
73,233 15;
266,426 62i
8,437 79|
6,002 40|
168,004 08^
97,093 53|
222,531 37|
20,291 875
5,673 794
165,808 OI5
123,260 394
245,003 798
20,291 87g
4,900 65|
123,927 36
100,924 95i
215,120 21|
11,443 49^
1,142 51
60,233 86
41,813 33J
67,611 41
$60,465 03|
23,053 53
557,768 49^
430,325 37
1,016,693 42i
384,799 llf
502,069 201
560,037 86|
465,165 05|
182,234 60|
2,094,305 85
The instalments represented as becoming due at Cincinnati, are calculated upon the same principle as those
accruing from ordinary sales of land; but a portion of them, estimated at $360,000, arising from the sales of pre-
emption lands, has, by the provisions of the 8th section of the act of Maich 26th, 1804, been made payable in six
annual instalments, commencing on the 1st day of January, 1807.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, December 9, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
D.
An estimate of the principal redeemed of the debt of the United States, from the 1st October, 1804, to theSCth Sep
temher, 1805, inclusive; shotving, also, the redemption of the principal of the said debt, from 1st April, 1801, tt
the 30th September, 1805.
to
On account of the domestic debt.
The amount of warrants issued on the treasury of the United
States, according to the quarter yearly statement cf receipts
and expenditures, from 1st October, 1804, to 30th Sep-
tember, 1805, exclusive of $560 02, repaid into the trea-
sury, was - - -. - $4,730,156 68
Deduct interest which accrued during the same
period, calculated quarter yearly, - 3,245,743 96
Payments made in certificates of the debt of the United
States, on account of lands purchased, - -
Payments made to foreign officers, and for certain parts of
the domestic debt, - -
Payments on account of domestic loans,
On account of the foreign debt.
The amount of warrants issued on the treasurer, exclusive
of $4,458 74. the commission to agents purchasing bills of
exchange, was - - - - $2,627,067 93
Deduct interest accruing thereon, viz:
On the Dutch debt. Including commissions and
charges, - - - 179,667 76
On theTiOuisiana six per cent, stock,
Redemption from
1st Oct. 1804, to
30th of Septem-
ber, 1805.
including commissions,
Deduct gain on exchange.
678,375 00
858,042 76
134,876 85
723,165 91
1,474,412 72
41,471 68
8,112 21
950,000 00
1,903,902 02
4,377,898 63
Redemption from 1st
April, 1801. to 30th
September, 1804, as
per statement re-
ferred to in the Sec-
retary's report of
19th Nov. 1804.
3,683,190^44
53,146 13
65,997 03
2,490,000 00
7,284,558 26
13,576,891 86
Total principal
redeemed, from
1st April, 1801,
to 30th Sept.
1805.
5,157,603 16
94,617 81
74,109 24
3,440,000 00
9,188,460 28
17,954,790 49
Treasury Department, Register's Office, December 9th, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1805.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
149
E.
Statement exhibiting the amount of duties fvhich accrued on 7nerchandi.se, tonnage, passports, and clearances, of
debentures issued on the exportation of foreign merchandise, of payments for bounties and allowances, arid
for expenses of collection, duritig the year 1801.
DUTIES ON
Debentures
issued.
Drawback,
bounties, and
allowances.
Gross revenue.
Expenses of
collection.
Nett revenue.
Merchandise.
Toniiag'e.
Passports &
clearances.
20,216,347 49
172,826 29
17,756
7,819,093
116,002 36
(«) 12, 47 1,83 4 42
451,555 15
12,020,279 27
(«)Gross revenue for the year 1801,
Deduct interest.
Gross revenue, per statement B,
$12,471,834 42
19,863 38
.$12,451,971 04
Treasury Department, Register's Office, December 6th, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Statement exhibiting the value and (ivantities, respectively, of rnerchmulise on which duties actmdly accrued,
during the year 1801, consisting of the difference between articles paying duty, imported, and those entitled to
draivback, re-exported; and, also, of the nett revenue u'hich accrued during that year, from duties on merchan-
dise, tonnage, passports, and clearances.
Goods paying' duties ad valorem.
Dolls. Cts.
Dolls. Cts.
$34,227,844 at 12^ per cent. ------
8,815,170 at 15 do. ---...
504,570 at 20 do. ----- -
-
-
4,275,980 50
1,322,275 50
100,914 00
$43,527,584
{a. ) Spirits, 7,608,563 gallons, at 29.2 average.
(6.) Sugar, 47,882,376 pounds, at 2.T cents average,
(c.) Salt, -J.SSl, 803 bushels, at 20 cents,
((/.) Wines, 1,223,721 gallons, at 35 cents average.
(e.) Teas, 2,669,831 pounds, at 18.2 cents average,
Coftee, 8,471,396 pounds, at 5 cents, - - - .
(/.) Molasses, 5,447,545 gallons, at 5 cents, - - - -
Ig.) All other articles, ---....
5,699,170 00
2,221,064 36
1,199,384 29
576,360 60
428,411 01
484,636 12
423,569 80
272,377 25
432,124 03
Deduct amount of duties refunded. - - - .
11,737,097 46
37,773 03
11,699,324 43
305,825 86
256,238 46
3| per cent, retained on drawbacks, ----..
Extra duty of ten per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels,
-
Nett amount of duties on merchandise, . - . .
Duties on tonnage, .--.--.
Duties on passports and clearances, -----
12,261,388 75
172,826 29
17,756 00
Gross revenue, per statement .\, -
Deduct expenses of collection, --..-_
12,451,971 04
451,555 15
Nett revenue, --------
$12,000,415 89
E.rplanatory Statements and Notes.
(a.) Spirits — Grain,
1st
proof, 716,817
gallons, <
it 28 cent
2d
do 86,370
do
29 do
3d
do 9,095
do
31 do
4th
do 61,637
do
34 do
Other materials,
1st and
2d do 1,391,919
do
25 do
3d
do 2,724,308
do
28 do
4th
do 3,099,911
do
32 do
5th
do 35,326
do
38 do
6th
do 336
do
gallons.
46 do
Imported .
- 8,125,719
_
Exported,
-
517,156
»
-
Consumed, -
- 7,608,563
-
(6.) Sugar — Brown,
.
- 47,417,397 lbs. at 2,
cents,
\\ hite,
-
464,979
do at 3
do
47,882,376
-
-
$200,708 76
25,047 30
2,819 45
20,956 58
347,979 75
762,806 24
991,971 52
13,423 88
154 56
S2,365,868 04
144,803 68
2,221.064 36
1,185,434 92
13,949 37
51,199,384 29
20
tt
150
FINANCE.
[1805.
(f .) Salt— Imported bushels, of 56 lbs.
Exported, - ', „ '
Amount of bounty and allow-
ances, 103,435 92, reduced
into bushels at the present
rates, - - "
Paying duty, bushels of 56 lbs.
(rf.^Wines— Madeira, 1st quality, -
Do 2d do
Sherry and St. Lucar,
Oporto and Lisbon,
Burgundy and Champaigne,
72,021
517,180
3,471,004
589,201
2,881,803 at 20 cents,
Tenerifie, Fayal, & Malaga, 252,545
All other, in bottles
Do in casks,
174,548 gallons, at 58 cents,
80,150
62,181
450,080
3,863
72,245
128,109
1.223,721
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
50 do
40 do -
30 do -
45 do -
28 do -
35 do -
23 do -
(e.)Teas — Bohea,
Souchong, - - -
Hyson,
Other green.
Extra duty on teas imported from
other places than India,
1,032,486 pounds, at 12 cents,
488,311
306,139
842,895
do
do
do
18 do -
32 do -
20 do -
(/.) Molasses — Imported,
Exported,
Spirits distilled,
2,669,831
gals. 330,951
1,778,299
Molasses consumed, - - - -
Spirits distilled, - -. 1,778,299
$37,699 37 drawback on spirits ex-
ported, reduced into gallons, at 15 cts. 251,329
Spirits consumed, . . . -
Total molasses and spirits consumed.
6,029,825 gallons.
3,109,250
3,920,575
1,526,970
5,447,545 gallons, at 5 cents,
576,360 60
101,237 84
40,075 00
24,872 40
135,024 00
1,738 35
70,712 60
25,285 75
29,465 07
$428,411 01
123,898 32
87,895 98
97,964 48
168,579 00
6,298 34
$484,636 12
$272,377 25
(g-.) ALl OTHER AHTICLES.
Excess of im-
portation over
exportation.
Beer, ale, and porter, gallons.
Cocoa,
Chocolate,
Sugar candy,
Do loaf.
Do other refined.
Candles, tallow.
Do wax,
Ciieese,
Soap,
Pepper,
Pimento,
Tobacco,
Snuft;
Indigo,
Cotton,
Nails,
Spikes,
lbs.
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
aUANTITIES.
Excess of ex-
portation over
importation.
cwt.
do
do
do
do
Lead, and manufactures of, lbs.
Steel,
Hemp,
Cables,
Cordage, tarred.
Do untarred.
Twine and packthread, do
Glauber salts, do
Coal, bushels, -
Boots, pai>-s.
Shoes, silk. «lo
Do all other for men & women.
Do tiir children, pairs,
Cards, wool and cotton, do
Do playing, packs, -
Domestic spirits from molasses.
Do from domestic produce
pairs.
gall's,
, do -
158,422
1,994,023
3,104
4,971
6,879
6,932
176,323
2,451
66,724
457,059
113,079
164,912
210,224
512,308
3,120,691
280,237
1,783,900
14,844
80,851
990
24,738
1,439
1,696
1,346
616,483
6,575
1,550
79,152
6,441
70
3,467
461,560
5,061
21,921
519
Rate of
dutj.
67s.
8
2
3
lis
9
6^
2
6
7
2
6
4
10
22
25
3
2
1
1
100
100
180
180
225
400
200
5
75
25
15
10
50
25
15
7
Excess of du-
ties over
drawback.
12,673 76
21,880 46
93 12
571
619
450
3,526
147
4,670
27,423 54
4,523 16
16,491 20
52,556 00
15,369 24
62,413 82
2,802
17,839
14,844
80,851
1,782
44,528 40
3,237 75
6,784 00
2,692 00
30,824 15
4,931 25
387 50
11.872 80
644 10
35 00
520 05
37
00
00
00
00
Excess of
drawback
over duties.
$447,985 23
9,231 20
1,113 42
5,480 25
36 33
$15,861 20 $432,124 03
Treasury Department, Begister^s Office, December 6th, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Begister.
1805.]
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Statement G — continued.
Estimate showing when the Instalments, which compose the balance due from, individuals, will become payable.
Offices.
Remaining due
in 1804.
Beeoming due
in 1805.
Becoming- due
in 1806.
Becoming due
in 1807.
Becoming due
in 1808.
Total. Dollars.
Zanesville, -
Marietta,
Steubenville,
Chillicothe,
Cincinnati, -
1,385 06
3,732 72|
6,130 02|
56,781 77|
108,748 43f
4,601 65.1
175,529 481
132,784 591
161,566 351
5,792 091
5,800 88|
152,951 96
78,974 72J
132,206 40|
5,792 09^
4,329 76.1
90.532 03
63,328 24|
87,067 \0\
5,792 09^
3,556 62|
48,651 371
40,992 802
57,183 84|
18.761 341
22,021 66
473,794 87|
372,862 151
546,772 464
Dollars,
176,778 02 J
474,482 09
375,726 07^
251,049 531
156,176 75J
1.434,212 50.^
Treasury Department, Registers Office, December 9, 1805.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
H.
Ji General Stcdement of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States, during the four years, commencing
on the 1st day of ..flpril, 1801, and ending on the 31st March, 1805.
RECEIPTS.
From April 1
to Dec. 31,
1801.
1802.
1803.
1804.
From Jan. 1
to March 31,
1805.
Total.
1. Customs.
Sales of Public Lands, -
Postage. - - -
Internal Revenues,
Direct tax, -
2. Incidental, -
Extraordinary. («.)
8,578,148 93
159,226 06
52,500 00
819,582 82
340,126 25
62,488 14
187,668 04
12,438.235 74
188,628 02
35,000 00
621,898 89
206,565 44
45,811 76
1,407,090 53
10,479,417 61
165,675 69
16,427 26
215,179 69
71,879 20
99,599 01
1.412 86
11.098,565 33
487,526 79
26.500 00
51.118 28
50,198 44
131,232 64
2,580,469 61
37,173 75
3,000 00
2,874 48
4,731 75
1,514 03
$45,174,837 22
1,038,230 31
133,427 26
1.710,654 16
673,501 08
340,645 58
1,596,171 43
Total, Dollars,
10,199,740 24
14,943,230 38
11,049,591 32
11,845,141 48
2,629,763 62
50,667,467 04
Balance in the Treasury on the 1st of April, 1801.
1,794,052 59
$52,461,519 63
.
EXPENDITURES.
From April 1
to Dec. 31,
1801.
1802.
1803.
1804.
From Jan. 1,
to March 31,
1805.
Total.
3 C Civil List,
■ <. Miscellaneous, -
5. Military Establishment,
6. Naval Establishment, -
4. Foreign Intercourse,
7. Interest on Public Debt,
8. Principal of ditto, (c.) -
Extraordinary, (6.)
$314,295 04
266,642 09
1.120,945 32
1,266,010 00
278,768 48
2,908,674 06
2,743,066 84
557,227 85
396,285 92
1.281,117 01
921,561 87
331.308 02
4.121,150 07
5,182,770 11
226,502 89
496,302 64
270,735 97
883.841 28
1.215,230 53
'227,773 78
3,888,612 24
3,425,991 87
892,215 73
600,544 91
470,328 62
991,960 25
1,189,832 75
229,591 54
4,293,324 03
3,845,075 01
957,064 03
218,319 95
195,411 80
127,328 40
250,000 00
3,996 02
1,066,940 55
1,120,760 09
888,000 00
2,186,690 39
1,599,404 40
4,405,192 26
4,842,635 15
1,071,437 84
16,278,700 95
16,317,663 92
2,963,782 65
Total, Dollars,
8,898,401 83
13,017,923 74
11,300,704 04
12,577,721 14
3,870,756 81
49,665,507 56
Balance in the treasury on the 31st of March, 1805,
2,796,012 07
52,461,519 63
(rt.) Sales of bank shares,
Sales of public vessels,
$1,287,600 00
308,571 43
$1,596,171 43
1805.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. I53
(b.) Payments made to Great Britain in exchange of the 6th article of the British
treaty, ------... $2,664,000 00
Payments made to Great Britain of awards under the 7th article of the British
treaty, -------.. 73^279 73
Restitution of nett proceeds of French prizes, under the Convention of 1800, 220,502 89
S.9G.'),782 62
(c.) Payments on account of the principal of the public debt, per above. - - - . $16,317 663 92
Payments on account of extraordinary demaiuis arising from engagements '
entered into with foreign nations, prior to the 1st April. 1801, - - $2,963,782 63
Deduct extraordinary resources, resulting from the sale of bank sliares and
public vessels, as per above, ...... 1,596,171 43
INCREASE OF SPECIE IN THE TREASURY.
Balance on the 1st of April, 1801, - . . . $1,794,052 59
Balance on the 31st Marcli, 1805, - - . . . 2,795,992 07
1,367,611 19
1,001,939 48
Payments in stock by purchasers of public lands, ----- 63,896 79
Difference in favor of the United States, ------ $18,751,111 38
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H 2.
Statement of the Incidental Revenue^ during the four years, commencing on the 1st day of April, 1801, and ending
on the 31sf day of March, 1805.
From April 1,
to Dec. 31,
1802.
1803.
1804.
From Jan. 1,
to March 31,
Total.
1801.
1805.
Fees, - - - -
Fines, - - - -
$1,008 00
2,492 54
$2,242 00
1,971 96
$3,201 00
1,039 00
$2,759 00
2,544 84
$720 00
794 03
$9,930 00
8,842 37
(a) Sales of public property,
Proceeds of cents and half
33,888 58
-
4,097 01
12,782 39
-
*50,767 98
cents, beyond the expenses
of the mint, for the year
1830,
12,177 66
12,177 66
(6) Damages and interest on bills
and debts.
17,505 21
3,154 48
32,370 91
_
53,030 60
Balances which originated prior
to the present Government, -
388 16
500 63
135 46
•
1,024 25
Re-payment of advances made
prior to the first day of
April, 1801, -
24,710 86
23,591 96
75,794 40
80,775 56
-
204,872 72
Total,
62,488 14
45,811 76
99,599 01
131,232 64
1,514 63
340,645 58
* Viz:
(a) Revenue cutters.
Naval Stores,
President's Horses, &c.
Old paper money,
French prizes.
$17,431 37
31,493 08
1,575 00
61 34
207 19
$50,767 98
(6) Surplus received on debt due on interest
duties, - -. - - $~,032 43
Interest on repaj^ment of moneys advanced
on account of interest on domestic debt, 936 48
Damages and interest on piotested bills,
purchased on account of foreign debt, 45,061 69
$53,030 60
H 3.
A Statement of the Expenditures of the United States on account of the Civil List, and of all other domestic objects
of a civil nature, other than for the public debt, during the four years commencing on the 1st day of April, 1801,
and ending on the 3lst day of March, 1805.
From April 1
From Jan
. 1
to Dec. 31,
1802.
1803.
1804.
to March
TOTAL.
1801.
31, 1805.
Congress, - - -
38,783 91
179,945
72
160,849 24
257,526
42
120,694
21
757,799 50
President and Vice President, -
24,786 88
30,500
00
30,000 00
30,250
00
8,361
12
123,898 00
Department of State, - («)
11,580 66
20,792
77
23,876 71
26,328
23
6,526
77
89,105 14
Treasury, {h)
75,903 05
93,162
05
86,463 10
85,646
09
25,612
34
366,786 63
War, -
22,690 34
24,687
53
25,773 61
22,964
35
8,575
23
104,691 06
Navy, -
19,407 72
23,995
68
22,226 14
22,538
00
6,233
25
94,400 79
General Post Office,
8,936 59
13,101
30
14,905 15
16,895
15
3,900
24
57,738 43
Commissioners of Loans,
19,654 32
26,914
64
26,999 95
26,552
16
6,749
21
106,870 18
Territories, -
14,246 01
17,678
11
10,138 92
22,968
84
1,793
10
66,824 98
Judiciary, ■• - (t)
78,103 32
126,450
05
95,069 82
88,875
67
29,874
48
418,373 34
Permanent Establishment.
Light houses and buoys.
76,400 62
68,928
85
75,822 16
93,775
82
41,870
55
356,798 00
Marine hospital, - ((/)
-
250
00
31,087 36
84,027
50
6,372 99
121,737 85
Surveys and other expen.ses rela-
tive to public lands, - (e)
12,237 05
18,586
36
22,873 74
31,607
55
7,604
71
92,909 41
Mint, - - (/)
23,251 93
33,890
09
-
33,629
48
6,650
08
97,421 58
Invalid pensions.
40,210 00
86,702
85
64,890 00
80,092
80
40,305
12
312,200 77
Civil do.
1,020 00
2,187
12
2,104 38
1,247
40
300
00
6,858 90
Miscellaneous and Contingent.
Second census,
42,176 24
21,613
96
1,741 67
577
17
-
66,109 04
Quarantine stores.
-
52,529
96
-
5,962
95
-
58,492 91
Prize moneys, - {g)
-
8,696
22
-
-
-
8.696 22
Furniture for President's house.
7.555 55
2,114
90
-
145
17
-
9,815 62
Books for Congress,
296 95
2,000
00
-
2,220
13
-
4,517 08
Removal of Seat of Government,
510 50
-
-
-
-
510 50
City of Washington, - (/t)
-
55,450
93
57,902 66
112,423
91
65,400
00
291.177 50
Exploring rivers of Louisiana, -
-
-
2,500 00
3,000
00
-
5,500 00
Claims and allowances, (i)
5,606 89
20,855
93
5.660 43
17.128
26
19,676
90
68,928 41
t Assessment of direct tax.
16,129 69
16,527
00
5,547 00
3,674
64
7,231
45
49,109 78
t Purchase of stamp paper.
7,413 53
1.582
65
-
72
00
-
9,068 18
t Unclaimed merchandise.
34,035 48
4,369
10
606 57
743
84
-
39,754 99
Total, - Dolls.
580,937 13
953,513
/ 7
767,038 61
1,070,873 53
413,731
75
3,786,094 79
1805.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
157
Explanatory Notes to the foregoing Statement.
(«) IncliKling the printing; of the laws, passports, and sea letters.
(b) Incluiiing the office of Purveyor of Public Supplies, ar
^„^ , . ;s, and the priiitiii"; of tiie public accounts.
{(l) The expenses of that establishment were not liiscliarged by the treasury till 1st July, 1802, and, as the moneys
were advanced by the collectors, the sums here stated are not tliose actually expended, but the aggregate of
the accounts settled at the treasury eacii year.
(e) Surveys and Boaids of Commissioners, - - - - - - $69,001 54
Opening roads, ---...---.. 6,000 00
Wabash saline, --------- 2,563 60
Surveys and Boards of Commissioners south of Tennessee, - . . . 15,345 27
(/) In this the
•are included, and the proceeds of the copper coinage deducted: but as, in the
year 1803, this last item exceeded the whole expenses of the establislnnent by a sum of
This, deducted from the gross sum of - . - . ,
Leaves, for the true expense of the mint for those four years,
(£•) This sum is a repayment to the Navy pension fund.
(/O Jail, - -
Public buildings. -------
Reimbursement and interest on Maryland loans, .. - . .
(?) Paid from the President's contingent fund.
Do. 2,000 dollar annual appropriation,
Do. 4.000 i\o.
By virtue of special acts of Congress,
$92,909 41
$12,177 66
97,421 58
$85,243 92
$11,702 66
123,000 00
156,474 84
$291,177 .50
$1,440 00
3,271 12
9,516 50
54.700 79
$08,928 41
t The items marked thus, properly speaking, are charges to. and deductions from, the proceetls of sales of public
lands, direct tax, internal duties, and customs, respectively.
H 4.
Ji Statement of the Expenditures of the United States., on account of the intercourse with Foreign Xations, during
the four years, ^-c.
From 1st Apr.
From 1st ,lan.
"to 31st Dcc'r.
1802.
1803.
1804.
to 31st March
Total.
1801.
1805.
Diplomatic,
$66,955 49
$64,040 90
$100,552
96
$97,084
89
.
$329,234 21
Barbary,
147,115 00
136,013 00
108,866
43
57,063
95
$200 00
449,258 44
Commissioners and agents un-7
der the British treaty, 5
23,524 S3
41,906 08
0,169
01
48,497
53
120,098 05
Spanish linnts, -
14.773 27
-
1,809
81
-
10,583 08
Commissioners under the 7
French convention, 5
-
-
-
18,555
54
lrt,555 54
Prosecution of claims for captures.
16,925 30
61,516 13
-
-
1.500 00
79.941 49
Protection of American seanien,
9,474 53
27,831 85
10,374
97
7,789
03
2.296 02
57,707 00
Total, dollars.
278,768 48
331,308 02
227,773
78
229,591
54
3,990 02
1,071,437 84
21
ft
158
FINANCE.
[1805.
H5.
Statement of the Expenditures of the Military and Indian Departments, during the four years, ^c, showing the
several heads of appropriation under tvhich the moneys were advanced by the Treasury.
1
From 1st April
From 1st Jan.
'
to 31st Dec'r.
1802.
1803.
1804.
to 31st March,
Total.
1801.
1805.
Army, (generally)
$918,838 65
$266,677 11
$61,614 61
.
.
$1,247,130 40
Discharged officers and privates.
-
115,000 00
-
-
-
115.000 00
Pay, - - - -
-
290,400 00
250,000
00
$350,600 00
$87,000 00
978,000 00
Bounties and premiums,
-
-
8,000
00
14,000 00
3,000 00
22,000 00
Subsistence,
-
191,027 40
183,627
60
191,922 20
1,000 00
569,577 20
Forage, - - - -
-
1,000 00
2,000
00
5,056 00
-
9,056 00
Clothing,
Medical and hospital,
-
-
50,000
00
86,630 00
-
136,630 00
-
8,000 00
10,000
00
8,000 00
-
26,000 00
Contingencies, including \
transportation, 3
Arsena s, magazines, armories, "?
forts, and barracks, 3
.
32,000 00
50,000
00
58,000 00
.
140,000 00
-
100,000 00
100,000
00
94,696 88
-
294,696 88
Purchase of arms & ammunition,
108,106 67
155,012 50
108,599
04
-
371,718 21
Fortification of iiarbiirs.
85,000 00
18,000 00
-
-
-
103,000 00
Militia employed in taking 7
possession of Louisiana, 3
50,000 00
33,000 00
83,000 00
Miscellaneous. - - -
-
-
-
16,555 17
3.328 40
(a)19,883 57
Indian department,
9,000 00
104,000 00
60,000
00
116,500 00
*■
(6)289,500 00
Total, dollars.
1,120,945 32
1,281,117 01
883,841
28
991,960 25
127,328 40
4,405,192 26
(a. ) Maps and postage,
.
.
$7,500 00
Balance due J. Habersham,
-
-
-
-
.
9,055 17
Militia under Jol
nson, in 1794,
3,328 40
;gl9,883 57
(b.) Indian department proper,
§184,500
Do. treaties, -
-
-
-
-
-
73,000
Do. trading houses.
32,000
$289,500
H 6.
Statement of the Expenditures on account of the Naval Department, during the four years, ^-c. showing the several
heads of appropriation under ivhich the moneys were advanced at the Treasury.
From 1st Apr.
From 1st Jan.
to 31st Dec'r.
1802.
1803.
1804.
to 31st March,
Total.
1801.
1805.
Navy, (generally) -
882,256
66
(a)190,529 89
(6)525,000 00
.
1,597,786 55
Pay - -
Provisions - - - -
3
508,226
00
283.993 00
157,360 20
234,328 00
125,518 72
75,000 00^
65.000 00 3
1,449,425 92
Medicines - - - -
10.000
00
7.700 00
4,875 00
-
22.575 00
Repairs and contingencies -
-
10,000
00
183,000 00
144,000 00
50,000 00
386,000 00
Ordnance and military stores
.
20,000
00
15,000 00
5,000 00
-
40.000 00
French prizes
61,067
13
13,932
87
-
-
-
75,000 00
Miscellaneous
-
7,719
00
16,763 43
9,832 75
-
(c)34,315 18
Marine corps
-
99,109
00
90,780 43
80,693 56
20,000 00
290,582 99
Marine barracks
18,080
45
-
401 93
3,584 72
-
22,067 10
Seventy-fours and navy yards
304,605
76
252,575
00
174,701 65
7,000 00
10,000 00
748,882 41
Four sixteen-gun vessels -
-
-
96,000 00
-
-
96,000 00
Gun-boats - - - -
-
-
-
50,000 00
30,000 00
80,000 00
Total,
1,266,010
00
921.561
87
1,215,230 53
1,189,832 75
250,000 00
4,842,635 15
(a) $169,911 88 of this sum were for the deficiencies of the years 1801 and 1802.
(b) Advanced on account of tlie Mediterranean Fund.
(c) Crew of Enterprise ----- 1,719 00
Do. of Insurgente and Pickering - - - - 6,000 00
Captors of Morocco vessels - . - - - 9,332 75
Allowance on account of Valenzin - - - - 500 00
Balance due to J. Habersham - _ . - 16,763 43
34.315 18
1805.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
159
H 7.
Statement of the Expenditures on account of the Interest and Charges on the Public Debt, during the four years,
commencing on the \st day of ,/ipril, IrtOl, and ending on the Sis/ day of March, 1805.
Foreign Debt
Interest on Dutch debt -
Louisiana stock
Charges.
Commissions, postage. &c.
(b) Protested bdls, not recovered 7
on the 31st day ofMar. 1805 5
Loss on exchange
Deduct profit on exchange
Total
Domestic debt - -
(e) Domestic loans
Total
From 1st Apr.
to 31st Dec'r.
1801.
244,100 00
244,100 00
2,441 00
24,000 00
270,541 00
8,903 64
261,637 36
2,633,636 70
13,400 00
2,908,674 06
1802.
458,100 00
458,100 00
5,923 80
32,000 00
46.988 41
543,012 21
543,012 21
3,456,072 86
1803.
1804.
404,457 00 263,140 00
|(a)697,191 75
404,457 00| 960,331 75
14,306 04 13,537 09
I
6,052 45
424,815 49, 973,868 84
47,171 39
424,815 49
3 ,381,796 75
122,065 00 82,000 00
4,121,150 07( 3,888,612 24
926,697 45
3,306,032 90
60,593 68
4,293,324 03
From 1st Jan.
to 31st March,
1805.
126,800 00
168,750 00
295,550 00^
2,247 44 J
297,797 44
66,119 81
231,677 63
809,655 30
25,607 62
1,066,940 55
Total.
2,400,994 12
109,040 86
2,510,034 98
122,194 84
2,387,840 14
13,587,194 51
303,666 30
16,278,700 95
(aj $22,191 75 for t.lie interest, from 20th to 31st December, 1803.
675.000 00 do from the year 1804.
697,191 75
fb) Judgment has been obtained for the whole of those, and $18,143 paid into the treasury subsequent to the 31st
day of March, 1805.
(cj In this statement the dividends received on the bank shares of the United States, stated, and amount, fiom
1st April, 1801, to 31st December, 1802, to - - - - - - - $127,960
Are deducted from the gross amount of interest paid to the bank on the domestic loans, which inter-
est, for the same period, amounted to -------- 263,425
Leaving for the balance of interest paid to the bank, as per above stated, during the same period, $135,465
160
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9th Congress.] ^q^ 235. [1st Session
DRAWBACK.
COJIMUMCATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 21, 1805.
Mr. Crowninshield made the following report:
The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of Isaac Clason, of tiie citj' of
New York, respectfully submit the following report:
The petitioner, in the month of August last, imported from Havana into the port of New York, one thousand four
hundred and twenty boxes of sugar; the duties upon the importation amounted to fifteen tiiouantl six hundred and
nineteen dollars and twenty-four cents. On the 31st of the same month, the petitioner having determined to ex-
port the said sugar to Amsterdam, in the ship Ambition, gave due notice of such intention, and made a regular entry
of the said sugar for exportation: a permit to load the said sugar was issuetl at the custom liouse on the 2d of Sep-
tember, and the sugar was actually laded on board the said ship, under the inspection of the proper officer, and the
return thereof made to the collecter, the ship receiving her clearance to proceed to sea on the ninth day of Septem-
ber, and actually sailed on the twenty-second day of the same month. At the moment of the clearance being granted
to the ship, the yellow fever made its appearance in New York, and a great number of the citizens left the city in
the course of a week from that time; and the petitioner, justly alarmed at the danger to M'hich he was exposed, anil
partaking of the general consternation, fled among the rest. A general interruption and suspension of business in
the city took place for several weeks, and the custom house itself was removed to a place of safety. On the 30th
of September, the petitioner applied to the custom house to receive the debentures for the drawback of tlie duties on
the exportation of the said sugar, and oftered to give bond and take the oath required by law in the cases of goods
exported for the benefit of drawback; but the collector refused to receive the oath or bond, or to grant the deben-
tures, alleging that the ten days limited by law had expired, after the clearance of the ship, and that, in conse-
quence thereof, the drawback reverted to the United States.
Repeated and pressing applications, of a similar nature, have been made to Congress, and the number may be
expected to increase. In all of them which have, at various times, been before the committee, no intention of fraud
has appeared. Some persons have unintentionally overstayed the time, one, two, or three days. Otiiers have been pre-
vented, by dangerous sickness, from attending at the custom house. In the case now under consideration, the yel-
low fever afflicted the city of New York. The inhabitants fled before its dreadful ravages. The petitioner partook
of the general consternation, and left the city the next day after the clearance of the ship. It did not occur to him
that he would, thereby, lose the benefit of drawback on the sugar in question: and, if it had occured to him, it is
not probable that he could then have obtained the debentures by application at the custom house. It was a time of
general alarm and agitation, and every citizen was only eager to save himself and family. The security of property
was but a secondary consideration.
The committee are of opinion the provisions of the law, as it stands at present, are too severe. If the article on
which the benefit of drawback is claimed, is really exported out of the limits of the United States, it is all that ought
to be required. The merchants are solicitous to obtain the debenture certificates; they become transferable property,
being negotiable paper, like promissory notes, and are receivable at the custom house in lieu of the inward duties. No
man would willingly overstay the time limited by law, in which he could apply for liis debentures; it is for his interest
to apply early, yet it may sometimes happen that he will omit, and overstay the time; but, surely, the United States
do not wish to enrich tiieir treasury in this manner. Our revenue is derived from the foreign articles consumed in
the country, and not from exports. Under all the circumstances in which this subject can be placed, the committee
are of opinion that a general, and not a particular bill should be passed, calculated to relieve all the applicants
where no intention of liaud shall appear, and to provide for the extension of the time in taking the oath and giving
bond, in cases of goods intended to be exported for benefit of drawback. The committee, therefore, submit the ihC
lowing resolution:
Resolved. That the petition of Isaac Clason is reasonable, and ought to be granted.
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office^ 3\st December, 1805.
Sir:
Your letter of the 29th is received. Enclosed is a certified copy of the letter of the collector at New York,
detailing the facts in the case of Isaac Clason, who claimed a drawback on 1420 boxes of sugar, intended to be ship-
ped by him, on board the ship Ambition, for exportation. I possess no other information on the subject.
Mr. Clason having neglected to take the oath, and give bond within ;!ie time required by law, and it appearing,
also, that, although the city of New York wa? afflicted by ? malignant disease, which occasioned a removal of the
collector's office, the removal to Greenwich, a distance of about two miles, was eftected on the 9th of September,
where it was not considered hazardous to transact business, no relief could be granted at the treasury, according to
established decisions.
I have the honor to be, &c.
G. DUVALL.
Jacob Crowninshield, Esq.
Custom House, New York, Collector's Office, November 2d, 1805.
Sir:
I have received your letter of the 18th ultimo, relating to a shipment of sugar by Mr. Isaac Clason. In
the month of August last, he imported, in tlie ship Ambition, Walter Nexsen, master, (wholly owned by him-
self from the Havana, 1420 boxes sugar, all of which were landed and weighed, and the duties secured according
to law, on the 17th August.
On the 31st August, Mr. Clason made an entry for 1420 boxes (the same) sugar intended to be shipped by him
in the said ship Ambition, , master, for Amsterdam. On the 2d September, permit was issued for shipping the
same; the inspector returned, that the 1420 boxes of sugar were laden on board the said ship, under his inspection,
the 9th; the entries, inward and outward, the weigher's and inspectors returns, and every requisite required by law,
all appear, and I have no doubt, are correct; the omission to take the oath and give bond, within ten days after cleai-
ance, only excepted.
Mr. Clason did not apply at the custom house to take the oath and give bond, as required by law, until the 30th
September; he was with his family in West Chester county, about twenty or twenty-five miles from the city; the
ship sailed the 22d of September. Mr. Clason probably mistook the ten days after sailing lor the ten days after
clearing.
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No doubt can be entertained of the fairness of the transaction, nor of the upright intention of Mr. Clason; and I
believe 1 am fully warranted in saying that tlie omission, on his part, was owing to tiie confusion of the city, occa-
sioned by the very sudden visitation of the late fever: there was a very general moving of the citizens on the 9th
September, on which (lay the custom house was removed to Greenwich, two miles from the city (and there remained
until the 29//t nltimoj where it was not considered liazardous to visit my office.
The amount of drawback being upwards of $15,000, 1 advised Mr. Clason to make application to the treasury,
as I could, by no means, take upon myself the responsibility of issuing the debenture, whether the neglect was occa-
sioned by absence, sickness, or any other cause.
I am, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
DAVID GELSTON.
Gabriel Duv ALL, Esquire. ~~ ,
9th Congress.] "' ' ' No. 236. ^ [ist Session.
REPE\L OF THE ACT AUTHORIZING EVIDENCES OF PUBLIC DEBT TO BE
RECEIVED IN PAYMENT FOR LANDS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 28, 1805.
, .. . Treasury Department, December 28th, IS05.
I have the honor to enclose the copy of the extract of a letter pointing out certain abuses, which are said to
arise from the operation of the l;iw authorizing the receipt of evidences of the public debt, in payment for the lands
oftheUnitedStates, passed on the 3d day of March, 1797. ,. , , , , ^ .
Althou'^h, the letter having been received only a tew days ago, it has not yet been ascertained whether the tacts
alluded to^are in this instance, truly stated, there is no doubt that such abuses may take place, and that, whilst the
law continnes'in force, it will be difficult to prevent them. ...,.,. , , ^ ^
Indeed, it cannot be doubted that, with very few exceptions, the law is ot no utility to actual purchasers. So tar
as relates to the reduction of the public debt, the act is useless, since the annual appropriation of eight millions of dol-
lars has been made; and it may, on the contrary, by creating a competition in the market, impede the object when-
ever it should be thought proper to apply a part of the appropriation to purchases of the debt. To this may be ad-
ded that the uncertainty resulting from the provision of the payments in specie, which might otherwise be relied
upon, deranges the general operations of the treasury.
I also be" leave to observe, that, by the act ot the 8th of May, 1792, and all the subsequent acts contain a similar
provision, the commissioners of the sinking fund are authorized to purchase the debt of the United States at its mar-
ket priced if not exceeding the par or trueValue thereof . .• . . r J ., , i-u
This last limitation does not seem suihciently explicit; but the construction heretofore adopted, and winch
will be, of course, adhered to, unless altered by an explanatory act, is, that, by par or true value, is meant the nominal
value or amount of the stock. It follows, that, on the one hand, the commissioners may give one hundred dollars for
every nominal hundred dollars of the three per cent, stock, provided they shall not give more than the market price;
whilst, on the other hand, they are, in fact, precluded from making any purchases of the eight per cent, stock, as its
market must necessarily exceed its nominal value. , , , , , , ■ , ■ , ,
Permit me, therefore, respectfully to submit the propriety of hxing, absolutely, by law, tiie price winch the com-
missioners may give for stock. That for the six and deferred stock may remain as it now stands, that is to say, not
to exceed the nominal value of its unredeemed amount; the limitation in relation to the three per cent, stock may be
easily fixed, at any rate which Congress may think proper.
That for the eight per cent. stocK is more difficult to fix, because it sinks, every quarter, in value, and will con-
tinue so till the first day of January, 1809, when it becomes redeemable, and therefore, equal to its nominal value.
It may, in the mean while, be considered as consisting, first, of a six per cent, stock, payable at the time above men-
tioned,'and worth par; secondly, of an annuity of two per cent, a year, (or rather at the rate of half per cent, quar-
terly) which will cease, also, on the 1st of January, 1809, when the stock will be paid off.
The annexed table shews the true value of the stock, calculated on that principle, and on a supposition that a six
er cent, stock is at par, for the first day of every quarter, from the 1st of January, 1806, to the 1st of January, 1809.
A must,' however, be observed, that, from the first day, till within tburteen days of the end of each quarter, the stock
will progress a little in value, as the time of receiving the dividend approaches. Both on that account, and because
the variations in the prices of stock do not descend to such minute fractions as are exhibited in the table, it may be
more simple to fix the limitation by the gross amount of the two per cent, annuity which may, at the time, be still
demandable, without making any deduction for the discount. The commissioners would, on that principle, be au-
thorized to give no more that 106 per cent, during the first quarter of the year 1806, no more than 1051 per cent,
during the ensuing quarter, and so on, diminishing half per cent each quarter, so as to give no more than 100| per
cent, during the last quarter of the year 1808, and paying at par, acconjing to contract, the residue of the unpur-
chased principal, on the 1st of January, 1809. There are two other limitations, in the powers of tiie commissioners
to purchase stock, which may require some modifications. By the first, no purchase can be madej except during the
first thirty days of each quarter— a provision, the object of which I cannot perceive; as the situation of the treasuiy
and the price of stock may often render another more eligible. The other directs the purchases to be made by a
known agent, and by open purchase, or by receiving sealed proposals; and, although it may be more elegible for the
commissioners themselves to make the purchase in that way, because it will prevent any improper imputation at-
taching to their conduct, it is not less true that that mode must necessarily raise the price of stocks, and prevent
any purchases on favorable terms.
Although there are yet considerable parts of the public debt which may be reimbursed, as purchases may, how-
ever be found, under certain circumstances, more advantageous to the United States, I have thought it my duty to
lay these observations before the Committee of Ways and Means. But I beg, at the same time, to be indulged in
expressing my opinion, that a sinking fund which acts by purchases is better calculated to raise the prices of stock,
and as an^engine to favor loans and an increase of debt, than for the purpose of redeeming it on reasonable terms.
And as the iiature of the existing species of stocks will offer a powerful, perhaps insuperable obstacle, to the whole
redemption, within the time contemplated by the Legislature, I intend, in a subsequent communication, to submit to
the consideration of the committee, a plan for the conversion of the old six deferred and three per cent, stocks into
a six per cent, stock, which may be redeemed within the expected period.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. John Randolph, Chairman oj the Committee of JVays and Means.
I
1805.]
BALANCES DUE FROM STATES.
16;:
A Table exhibiting the true value of one hundred dollars eight per cent- stock, redeemable after the year 1808, on
the supposition of six per cent, stock being at par, for the first day of each quarter, from the 1st January. 1806,
to the 1st January, 1809.
Years.
First January.
First April.
First July.
First October.
1806.
1807.
1808.
1809.
$105.46
103.74
101.93
100.00
$105.04
103.30
101.46
$104.61
10-2.85
100.98
-
$104.18
102.39
100.49
Extract of a letter. Sfc.
" The clerks in that office are enga.scd in what they call the stock'business. They get stock transferred, in pay-
ment for the lands, of such people as will pay them tiieir money without taking an office receipt. Now, the griev-
ance that 1 would complain of is, that it is almost impossible to get business done in that office, unless the person
applying will consent to let them have their money that they may pay, in stock. As for my part, I had rather do
my own business. When a man goes into the office, one of the clerks addresses him, that he can't have his busi-
ness done unless he waits two or three days: and recommends to him to leave his money with another one, which I
suppose to be a clerk also, who offers to do the business for him, provided he will let him transfer stock for his pay-
ment; and thus they worry many people out of their money. As to this stock business, T know nothing about it: and
as it is no advantage to me, I had rather pay my money, and get my receipt without further trouble."
9th Congress.]
No. 23;
[1st Session.
BALANCES DUE FROM STATES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 31, 1805.
To the House of Representatives of the United States:
I now communicate to the House of Representatives all the information which the Executive offices furnish on
the subject of their resolution of the twenty-third instant, respecting the States indebted to the United States.
TH : JEFFERSON.
December 31, 1805.
Treasury Department, December 30th, 1805.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectifully reports to the President of the United States —
That it does not appear that any debtor State has availed itself of the provisions of the act of Congress of the
23d of June, 1797.
That, under the provisions of the act of Congress passed on the 15th of February, 1799, the sum of 222,810 dol-
lars and six cents, has been placed to the credit of the State of New York, in part payment of the debt due from the
said State, to the United States, on account of money expended by the said State in fortifying the fort and harbor
of New York, as will more fully appear by the annexed copy of the treasury settlement, No. 12.250.
And that, although expenses may have been incurred by other States, which, under the provisions of either the
act of Congress of June 23d, 1793, or of that of May 3d, 1798, or of that of February I5th, 1799, may ultimately
entitle such State or States to a credit for expenses incurred in fortifying forts and harbors, no other account has been
presented for that object to the Treasury Department.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
The President of the United States.
No. 12,250.
Treasury Department, Auditor''s Office, .Bpril \6th, 1801.
Whereas the State of New York, by an act of its Legislature, passed on the 28th day of March. 1800, has com-
plied with the act of Congress, passed on the 15th day of February, 1799, entitled " An act respecting balances
reported against certain States by the commissioners appointed to settle the accounts between the United States and
the several States:" And whereas it Appears, by an account stated by the comptroller of the treasury of the
said State of New York, and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, that the said State has
appropriated and expended, for the purpose of fortifying the fort and harbor of New York, the sum of one hundred
and thirty six thousand five hundred and thirty-three dollars and eighty-two cents, in specie, which sum, calculat-
ed on the principles established by the act of Congress above recited, and according to the terms agreed upon be-
tween the said Comptroller and Secretary, is equal to the following amounts, in stock of the United States, viz.
$45,511 27, being one third of the said sum, calculated in 3 per cent, stock, at 9s. in the pound, is $101,136 16
30,340 84, being one third of the remaining two thirds, calculated in deferred stock, at 14.s. 5d. in the
pound, is -----...--- - 42,091 35
60,681 71, being the remainder, calculated in six per cent, stock, at 15*. 3d. in the pound, is - 79,582 55
$136,533 82, specie; equal, in stock, to
i 222,810 6
164
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[1805,
I do therefore, report, in pursuance of the acts and stipulations aforesaid, that the following credit ought to be
passed on the books of the treasury, in favor of the State ot New York, viz:
By this sum, being the value, in stock of the United States, of $136,533 82, specie, appropriat-
ed and expended for the purpose of fortifying the port and harbor of New York, agreeably to an
account, stated on the 28th of August, 1799, by the comptroller of the treasury of said State, and
' approved by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, and which is admitted on ac-
count, and in part payment, of the debt due from the said State to the United States, $222,810 6
Tiie documents on which this report is founded are herewith transmitted, for the decision of the Comptroller of
the Treasury thereon. _
' R. HARRISON, Auditor.
To John Steele, Esq. Comptroller of the Treasury.
To the Register.
Treasury Department, Comptroller'' s Office, April 28, 1801.
Admitted and certified.
JOHN STEELE, Comptroller.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, 27th December, 1805.
I do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original report on file in this oflace; and I further certify,
that the aforementioned sum of two hundred twenty-two thousand eight hundred ten dollars and six cents has been
placed to the credit of the State of New York, in the books pertaining to the former Government, in ledger, page
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
9th Congress.]
No. 238.
[1st Session.
DRAWBACK.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 31, 1805.
Mr. Crowninshield made the following report:
The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures having considered the petition of John Dorr, of Boston, in the
State of Massachusetts, referred on the 5th instant, submit the following report:
The petitioner states that, on the 6th of August last, he imported into the district of Boston and Charlestown,
in the ship Jenny, from Antwerp, fimr boxes of Dutch playing cards, the duties on which amounted to nine hundred
and thirty-six dollars. Being ignorant of the existence of any law refusing the drawback on the exportation of play-
inf cards, the petitioner actually shipped the cards for the East Indies, and applied to the custom house to receive
the debenture certificates, when he was, for the first time, informed, that playing cards were not entitled to the be-
nefit of drawback. He pleads ignorance of the law, and has made application to Congress for relief.
The committee find that playing cards are refused the drawback on exportation, under the provision of " the
act for imposing more specific duties on the importation of certain articles," &c. passed 27tli March, 1804, which act
was officially received by the collector at Boston, on the 1st of May, and went into operation on the 1st day of July
following. From certificates exhibited in this case, it appears it did not occur to the collector, at the time of ship-
ment, tlfat playing cards were notentitled to the drawback, and the petitioner, also, was unacquainted with the law.
The committee are of opinion, however, that the petitioner ought to have known that such a law was in force. It
would then have been at his own option to have reported the cards for exportation, and in this case they might have
been reshipped in the same bottom, without being landed, and no duties whatever could have been demanded upon
them. The same law which prohibits the drawback on playing cards, refuses the drawback on foreign fish and fish
oil. The importers or exporters of these articles might, with the same propriety, urge complaints against the law, and
request a return of the duties in cases of exportation. If the drawback on playing cards is granted, it would be fair
to return it on all the foreign fish and fish oil exported since the act went into operation. There appears to have
been ample time for the law to have been generally known; it was nearly eighteeri months froni its passing to the
time of the exportation of the playing cards. Although the committee are convinced the petitioner was not in-
formed of the existence of the law, and although they are of the opinion that his situation is an unfortunate one, yet,
considering the necessity there is of preserving uniformity in decisions of this sort, and taking into view, also, the
danger that would arise to the revenue, in repealing the law in this particular instance, without extending it to the
other articles named in the same act, they are satisfied that the relief prayed for ought not to be granted, and
recommend that the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition.
1806.] THE MINT. I55
9th_Co>rGRESsJ No. 239. [1st Sessiojj.
M I N T.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, JANUARY 15, 1806.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates:
I communictate, for the information of Congress, the report of the Director of the Mint, of the operations of
that institution during the last year.
January 15, 1806.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Mint of the United States, Philadelphia, January 3d, 1806.
Agreeably to former practice, I have the honor, at the commencement of the present year, to lay before vou a
statement of the issues from the mint of the United States, and the expenses of the institution, during the past "year:
and conceiving that it might not prove unacceptable, the treasurer has, at my request, drawn up, and exhibited, in
one comprehensive view, schedule No. 4. a statement of all the gold, silver, and copper coins, struck at the mint,
from the commencement of its operation till the present time.
From this statement, it appears that, of gold coins issued from the mint, the whole amount is 2,613,972i dollars; of
silver coins, 1,953,9171 dollars: and of copper coins, 179,453 dollars 47,i cents: making the total amount 4,747,343
dollars 72h cents; and the total number of pieces •3-2.594, 83-2.
During the last year, as will appear in particular detail from schedule No. 1, there have been struck at the mint,
of gold coins, 34,964 pieces, amounting in value to 170,367d dollars; of silver coins, 469,496 pieces, value 149,0671
dollars; and of copper coins. 1,755,580 pieces, value 13,483 dollars 48 cent*; making the total number of pieces of
the precious metals 504.460. and of copper coins 1,755,580: and the total value 332,918 dollars 48 cents. This
amount is indeed somewhat less than that of the preceding year, (S371,827 94) yet the number of pieces is mucii
greater, being all of the smaller coins; and this latter circumstance will readily account for the small difter-
ence in value; since the labor and time necessary to prepare and strike an equal number of large and small pieces of
coin, will be nearly equal.
Of the precious metals, the number of pieces coined in the last year far exceeds that in any former year since the
establishment of the mint; indeed, it is considerably more than double of what it has been in any one of the four last
years.
The striking of small coins is a measure \yhich has been adopted to accommodate the banks and other depositors,
and at their particular request, both with a view of furnishing a supply of small change, and to prevent the exporta-
tion of the specie of the United States to foreign countries.
I am authorized, sir, to assure you, that the Bank of the United States (with perhaps the other banks in this city)
will furnish tlie mint an ample supply of bullion during the current year; and to avoid, as far as practicable, all
inconvenient delay in the issue of coins. I am, with your approbation, about to employ a few additional workmen.
The utmost economy, however, in the expenses of the institution, will be carefully observeil.
The schedule No. 3 exhibits an abstract of the expenditures of the mint during the last year. From this it will
be observed that the contingent expenses, in the last six months, have been pretty considerable. This has arisen
from sundry repairs, particularly of the stable, coal house, a pair ot rollers, and one of the coining presses, which
could no longer b? dispensed with, but which will not again occur in many years.
Schedule No. 2 exhibits a general statement of the gain on the copper coinage for the last year, amounting to
$2,187 68, exclusive of 51 dollars 96 cents of spoiled planchettes, used in the alloy of the precious metals.
This gain would have been still greater, had not the planchettes proved to be somewhat over weight, though the
late Director had given the most particular charges and instructions on this head to the person of whom they were
purchased .
I have, sir, the honor to be, with the greatest esteem, your most obedient servant,
ROBERT PATTERSON, Director.
To the President of the United States.
22 tt
166
FINANCE.
[1806.
No. 1.
Jin abstract of the Coins struck at the Mint of the United States, from the 1st of January to Slst December, 1805,
SILVER.
Half Dollars.
Quarter Dolls.
Dimes.
Half Dimes.
Dolls. Cts.
Totals.
Quarter ending in March, -
" " June,
" " September, -
" " December,
51,388
24,260
51,200
84,874
65,726
55,668
67,540
53,240
15,600
25,694 00
28,561 50
46,271 00
48,541 00
469,496 pieces of silver coins.
211,722
121,394 ! 120,780
15,600
Total amount of silver coins.
$149,067 60
GOLD.
Half Eagles.
Qua'r Eagles.
Dolls. Cts.
Quarter ending in March,
" " June,
" " September,
- « " December,
-
-
6,660
1,423
20,576
4,524
-
1,781
33,300 00
7,115 00
102,880 00
27,072 50
34,964 pieces of gold coins, -
33,183
1,781
Total amount of gold coins,
170,367 50
COPPER.
Cents.
Half Cents.
Dolls. Cts.
Quarter ending in March,
" " June,
" " September,
" " December,
J,260,040.
-
108,000
187,500
301,000
344,616
439,000
255,464
120,000
3,275 00
3,152 32
3,010 00
4,046 16
1,755,580 pieces of copper coins.
941,116
814,464
Total number of pieces of coin, S
To
■ 13,483 48
mint in 1805,
Amount of
all the coins
struck at the
$332,918 48
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 3lst December, 1805.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
1806.]
THE MINT.
167
No. 2.
A Statement of the gain on Copper coined at the Mint of the United States, from the 1st January to the 3lst
December, 1805.
1804.
Dec'r. 31,
-
11,941 66.5
Amount remaining in hands of the chief coiner, as per
abstract rendered, on which there was a profit of
2,221 10.5
1805.
June 29,
Deduct, returned by him in spoiled half
cent planchettes, - - - 28 00
Allowed him for difference in weight of
the half-cent planchettes, - - 84 26
-11" 26
Being part of the invoice of copper de-
livered him 28th Nov. 1804.
Nov. 6,
Returned by the chief coiner, in spoiled
cent planchettes, - - - 23 96
Allowed him for difference of weight on
the cent planchettes, - - 81 96.5
... 105 9"^ 5
11,723 48
218 18.5
Being part of the same invoice.
218 18.5
'' 11,
-
18,920 83
Amount of the invoice of copper entered 31st Dec. 1804,
and delivered to the chief coiner for coinage this day, on
which there was a profit of - - -
2,002 92
2,002 92
June 19,
-
Deduct so much short entered of the cost of said invoice,
on 31st Dec. 1804, - . . . .
16 71
Dec'r. 31,
17 160 83
1,760 00
So much yet remaiiiing in the hands of the chief coiner,
uncoined, which will take a proportion of above profit, of
1 986 21
1,801 45
184 76
13,483 48
_
Amount of copper coined in 1805.
Amount of profit gained in coining said sum,
a,
$2,187 68
Mint of the United States,
Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 3lst December, 1805.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
No. 3.
An Abstract of the Expenditures of the Mint of the United States, from 1st January to 3lst December, 1805.
Quarter ending in March,
Ditto. June, -
Ditto, September,
Ditto, December,
Salaries.
Wages.
Incidental.
Totals.
1805.
2,650
2,650
2,650
2,650
1,075 67
1,140 67
1,291 58
1,236 34
280 80
503 24
678 70
880 90
4,006 47
4,293 91
4,620 28
4,767 24
$10,600
$4,744 26
$2,343 64
$17,687 90
Mint of the United States,
Treasurer''s Office, Philadelphia, 3lst December, 1805.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
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DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
169
9th Congress.]
No. 240.
[1st Session.
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY IG, ISOti.
Sir: Treasury Department, January 15, 1806.
In obedience to the permanent orilor of the House of Representatives, passed on the third of March 1797 I
have the honor to transmit a statement exhibiting tiie amount of duties and (h-a\vbacks on goods, wares, p'nd mer-
chandise, imported into the United States, and exi)orted therefrom, during the years 180-3, 1803, and 180l!
I have the iionor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
./? Statement exhibiting the amount of Brau-back payable on sundry articles exported from the United States, in
the years 1802, 1803, and 1804, compared with the amount of Duties collected on the same, respectively.
IS THE TEAR 1802.
IN- THE YEAH 1803.
I!f THE TEtn 1804.
SPECIES OF JIEBCHAXDISE.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
p.ayahle.
receiveil.
])ayable.
On Merchandise —
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
OnllaiS.
Paviiii>-a duly of 12^ per cent, ad val.
3,318,075
513,459
3,399,781
243,765
1,794,697
308,011
■ Do ■ ' 13J
do
270,171
99,808
185,568
24,757
64,427
29,790
Do 15
Do 15i
do
do
1,170,338
67,635
1,104,355
25,005
3,374,397
40
247,857
■ , Do 16^
do
102,604
8,561
68,634
4,216
223,422
56,897
Do 17i
do
-
-
-
-
678,035
27,053
Do Wi
do
-
-
-
-
41,151
8,284
Do 20
do
73,125
6,010
67,857
1,309
32,986
2,850
Do 22
do
25,798
2,092
13,126
870
4,060
748
Do 22^
do
-
-
-
-
49,048
1,5U5
Do 24;^
do
—
—
-
-
11,083
342
Do 40
do
-
182
Wines, Madeira,
-
145,741
12,864
196,857
19,934
238,982
29,952
Burgundy and Cli;
impaigne, -
2,464
586
1,868
138
862
65
Sherry,
_ -
268,573
4,829
1
St. Lucar, -
-
650
^ 131,358
5,221
225,888
4,153
Claret,
Lisbon, -
- -
63,906
767
^- 52,619
-
: 61,992
32,027
Oporto,
_ -
20,515
1,410
77,921
1,371
Tenerift'e and Fay
^1,
107,318
4,575
T
Malag-a,
71,835
f 120,849
1,837
135,692
2,030
All other, -
-
175,889
130,639
246,398
104,119
729,615
425,287
Spirits, Foreign, distilled fi
om graiii, -
237,069
18,584
36:1,802
19,715
422,002
85,354
Do. from other materials,
2,179,805
104,063
2,367,804
84,961
2,987,528
248,572
Domestic from domestic do. -
87
-
-
_
8
Molasses, -
-
353,431
1,706
303,584
629
328,412
1,579
Beer, Ale, and Porter,
-
15,751
544
14,919
201
10,039
376
Tea, Boliea,
-
221,651
50,047
453,351
216,337
58,378
6,753
124,540
Sonchong, -
-
117,395
88,069
134,792
90,854
293,262
Hyson, - -
-
110,436
60,903
96,591
13,369
179,433
Other Green, -
-
292,488
139,099
245,517
85,809
145,611
16,195
CofTee,
-
1,682,439
1,284,376
948,672
499,251
3,001,066
2,601,646
Cocoa, - -
-
29,526
28,096
22,664
11,755
26,511
11,213
Chocolate, -
- -
175
4
46
_
42
1
Siig-ar, Brown,
-
1,821,117
717,353
1,969,256
709,499
2,990,008
1,586,751
White Clayed,
-
196,581
252,026
245,587
150,639
299,482
253,052
Loaf and Candy,
- -
1,161
172
~,OOJ
525
551
Other refined.
- -
35
_
47
_
13
Almonds, -
-
-
-
_
1,182
113
Currants,
- -
-
-
_
_
251
Prunes and Plums, -
-
-
-
-
-
2,005
352
Figs,
- -
—
-
-
-
148
Raisins in jars and boxes,
-
-
-
-
-
2,911
58
Do all other.
- -
-
-
-
_
190
Candles, Tallow,
-
1,297
1,847
548
117
890
546
Wax.
-
95
-
185
75
347
90
Cheese,
-
28,382
21,056
9,331
4,309
16,835
7,681
Soap, - -
Tallow,
-
8,906
11,300
3,837
2,981
27,283
15,444
~ ~
~
—
—
—
5,935
Spices, Mace,
-
-
-
-
-
896
11
Nutmegs, -
- -
-
-
-
-
4,667
112
Cinnamon, -
- -
-
-
-
-
621
Gloves, -
-
-
-
-
-
2,632
1,742
Pepper,
-
371,505
335,258
244,673
130,246
374,521
343,595
Pimento,
-
11,523
2,010
35,034
14,042
22,727
17,942
Chinese Cassia,
-
-
-
-
-
2,169
573
Tobacco,
-
22,533
1,220
12,417
60
4,688
202
Snuff,
-
1,050
270
2,125
1,633
2,236
772
Indigo, -
-
78,589
91,442
37,321
3,532
76,060
39,774
Cotton, -
Powder, Hair,
~ ~
101,699
93,301
98,692
85,028
83,483
34
81,815
14
Gun, -
Starch,
~ ~
~
:
-
-
11,891
148
1,529
6
Glue,
- -
-
_
_
^
714
Pew ter Plates and Dishes,
-
-
-
-
-
1,965
170
FINANCE.
[1806.
STATEMENT— Continued.
IN THE TEAR 1802.
IN TUE TEAK 1803.
IN THE TEAR 1804.
SPECir.S OF MEHCHANDISK.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars,
Dollars.
AticIioi's :ind Slieet Iron,
-
-
-
-
4,180
Hoop and Slit Iron, -
-
-
-
-
154
Nails, - - - -
69,250
6,101
74,593
3,063
83,309
6,683
Spikes, _ _ - _
3,194
213
3,485
32
2,795
34
Quicksilver, - - - -
-
-
-
-
136
Paint, Ocre, Yellow, in Oil, -
-
-
-
-
262
6
Dry Yellow, - - -
-
-
-
-
1,568
104
Spanish Brown,
-
-
-
-
1,433
White and Red Lead,
-
-
-
-
18,109
537
Lead, and manufactures of, -
15,178
2,629
26,975
696
38,646
777
Seines, _ - - _
-
-
-
-
163
Cordage, Tarred, - - -
20,963
6,935
15,248
771
10,234
4,175
Do. Untarred, and Yarn,
2,395
8
2,350
-
2,989
18
Cables, _ _ - _
1,783
166
2,839
-
1,182
87
Steel, _ - - _
12,202
753
7,811
48
10,198
Hemp, _ - - _
83,446
-
123,217
-
81,358
Twine and Pack-thread,
6,663
192
7,940
11
11,012
333
Glauber Salts, _ _ _
1,756
-
2,388
4
1,360
5
Salt, _ - - _
792,838
6,607
721,355
4,561
686,799
5,992
Coal, _ _ - _
23,388
-
21,957
298
14,063
Fish, Dried, - - - -
-
-
-
-
19,855
Salmon, _ _ _
-
-
-
-
5,266
Mackerel, _ - _
-
-
-
-
4,971
All other, _ _ _
-
-
-
-
2,519
Glass, Bottles, _ _ _
-
-
-
-
5,681
685
Window, _ _ _
-
-
-
-
15,778
224
Cigars, _ _ - -
-
-
-
-
13,054
4
Lime, _ _ - -
-
—
-
—
130
Boots, _ _ _ -
3,663
230
3,534
145
2,861
313
Shoes and Slippers of Silk,
2,393
461
996
360
1,438
244.
Do. all other, _ - -
11,150
1,048
9,067
329
9,593
1,874
Cards, Wool and Cotton,
141
-
5
-
24
5
Do. Playing, _ _ -
15,039
17,155
1,620
1,347
992
381
Dollars,
14,766,990
4,197,256
14,227,778
2,569.813
20,186,185
6,686,483
Tbeasuht Department, Register's Office, January 14, 1806.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
9th Congress.]
N6. 241.
[1st Session
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
, COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 20, 1806.
Mr. Crowninshield made the following report:
The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures having considered the petition of Elizabeth Peckham, of North
Kingston, in the State of Rhode Island, widow of Benedict Peckham, referred to them by the House of Represen-
tatives, on the 11th of December, submit their report:
The petitioner states that her husband. Benedict Peckham, in the month of August, 1801, sailed from Rhode
Island, on a voyage to the West Indies, and imported from thence, into Wasliington district. North Carolina, about
twenty-two hogsheads of rum, and there entered and landed the same, and gave bond with William Ross, as surety
for the duties, amounting to six hundred and eighteen dollars and forty-four cents. That the markets not answer-
ing tlie expectations of the said Peckham. he re-shipped the said rum, and took passage therewith himself for New
York, about the 18th of February, 1802. That, soon after, a violent storm came on, and without doubt the vessel and
every person on board were lost, as they have never been heard of since that time. Tliat the said Ross was obliged_
to pay the duties on the rum, and commenced his action therefor, and attached a dwelling house and four acres of
land, situated in North Kingston, in Rhode Island, on which the petitioner resided with her children, and obtained
judgment on his suit, and caused the house and land to be sold at auction. The petitioner further states, that the
said Peckham, died in debt to the amount of the remainder of his estate, and that she with her six children are
turned out of their home, in consequence of this decision.
The petitioner prays that the amount of the duties on the twenty-two hogsheads of rum may be refunded.
The committee consider this as a hard case, and if their humanity alone was to be consulted on the occasion,
they could not hesitate to recommend that the wished for relief should be granted; but they cannot venture to recom-
mend a deviation from the invariable practice of the House, on all similar applications. The decisions have been
founded on strict commercial justice. When articles are imported and bonded at the custom house, the duties form
a part of their value, and immediately become an insurable interest. In the case under consideration, the rum
might have been insured, (although it is not stated that it was insured) and the loss would have fallen on the under-
writers. It is true it was not consumed in the country; this, however, ought not to make any difterence,if it is con-
sidered that the article was going from port to poit in the United States, with coasting documents, no bonds hav-
ing been given to export it to a foreign country. If this claim is allowed, it would be equally fair to refund the du-
ties on all goods which may receive damage after importation, and previous to their consumption, and even in cases
of loss by fire, stoniis, and from every accident or injury whatever.
Considering, therefore, the danger that would arise from innovating upon the revenue system of the United
States, in a principle of this magnitude, the committee are induced to otter the following resolution:
Resolved, That the petitioner have leave to withdraw her petition.
1806.] REMISSION OF FOREIGN TONNAGE DUTIES. I7]
9th Congress.] ^^^ 242. [1st Session.
PROTECTING DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANIIARV 21, 1806.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of
Nathaniel Goodwin and others, manufacturers of iron hollow ware, in the State of Massachusetts, made the fol-
lowing report:
The petitioners state that they are engaged in the manufacture of iron hollow ware, and as the United States
are amply furnished with the materials, and blast furnaces, to supply their inhabitants with that article, they pray
that an additional duty may be imposed upon all iron hollow ware, imported from foreign countries. '
The committee find that, under existing laws, this article is subject to a duty of seventeen and a half per cent.
ad valorem, on importation into the United States in American vessels; and if imported in vessels 7iot of the United
States, it is charged with the additional duty often per cent, on the duty: making the duty, in this case, amount to
nineteen and one quarter percent, on the invoice value.
There are no documents within the reach of the committee that show the quantity of iron ware imported indi the
United States, in any one year — goods, wares, and merchandise, paying the ad valorem duty, not being particularly
designated in the returns trom the collectors of the customs: but it is believed the quantity and value have not been
very considerable for some years past It catinot be doubted that the United States are in possession of the mate-
rial for making iron hollow ware. The native ore is in abundance in many parts of the country, and already furna-
ces have been established, which bid fair to furnish the fullest supply of that article. The protectins; duty impose<l
on tiie foreign iron ware, holds out to the skilful manufacturer every encouragement he can reasonably ask for If
this duty was deemed too moderate, and not sufficiently high to give a preference to the domestic manufactuie, the
committee would deem themselves authorized to propose a further augmentation. The articli' being not only bulky
but of considerable weight, mus^t be subject to a high freight in proportion to its prime cost: if to this is added
the commissions for purchase in Europe, the insurance, and other shipping charges, with the duties payable on its
importation here, it will be found that the foreign article comes burthened sufficiently to give a decided advantage
to the American manufacturer. Surely the petitioners do not wish to claim a monopoly. A preference they'ougfit
to have, and, so far as encouragement has been given to American manufactures generally, the article in question
is charged with the highest rate of duties, with a very few exceptions.
If Congress had determined to impose higher duties on imports, with a view of raising additional revenue, or to
countervail the extraoi-dinary impositions of other countries, it would be sound policy to single out such articles as
could be readily manufactured in the United States: and by making a just discrimination, allmight derive a benefit
and none be injured: but as the House have only authori/.ed the committee to report on the subject matter of the
petition, and as they are satisfied that the petitioners may receive a pieference in the market for their manufacture
so far as cheapness and the quality of the article will give it to them, when put in competition with the forei°-n
article, they are of opinion that it is at this time inexpidimt iv> augment the duty on iron hollow ware imported inio
tlie United States. And the committee recommend ihat the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition
:e
9th Congress.] No. 243. [1st Session.
REMISSION OF FOREIGN TONNAGE DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ON THE 3d OF FEBRUARY, 1806.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred, on the 8th in-
stant, the petition of Francis Ainory, merchant, of Boston, Massachusetts, made the following report:
The following facts are stated in the documents accompanying the petition. That the petitioner was the
owner of the ship Astrecu an American vessel, commanded by Solomon Stanwood. which sailed from Batavia. in the
month of December, 1804, bound to Boston, and loaded with a cargo of sugar and coffee. Tliat. on the 17th' of Ja-
nuary following, being then in the Indian ocean, the ship experienced a violent hurricane, and was dismasted and
otherwise so wrecked and disabled, as to be obliged to put into the Isle of France, for the preservation of the lives of
the crew, and the property on board. That, upon examination in that island, finding the ship not sea-worthy and
that it was impossible to repair her, except at an expense of sixteen or seventeen thousand dollars, which <'reitly
exceeded her then value, the master was obliged to abandon her, and she was condemned and sold for the benefit of
the underwriters, and all concerned. The master and supercargo now state, that, as no American bottom could be
obtained, to transport the cargo to America, they chartered the Swedish ship Pelee, and shipped the same in that
vessel, to Boston, where she lately arrived. The collector of Boston charged the alien or foreign duty on the
Pelce's cargo, as she was a foreign ship, and it is this additional duty which the petitioner is desirous should be re-
mitted to him. upon the ground that the cargo was originally shipped in an American vessel, and that the change of
bottom, which subsequently took place, was an act of necessity beyond his control, and for which he ou^htnot to
suffer. *
It will be observed by the House, that the car^o in question was actually imported into the United States in a
foreign ship, and it is known that the character of the ship determines the amount of duties payable upon the car-^o
imported in her. The cargo may be American property, but, if the ship is sailing underaforeign Hag, <>r even under
the flag of the United States, and is not furnished with an American register, the cargo is liable to the extra duty
alluded to, and the ship herself is charged with the foreign tonnage duty. By the laws now in force, it will be' found
that all goods, wares, and merchandise, imported into the United States, in vessels not of the United States are
subject to pay the addition of ten per cent, on the amount of duty, chargeable upon similar articles imported in
American vessels. The following statement will point out the difference of duty between a foreign and an Ameri-
can ship, and their respective cargoes, upon entering a port of the United States.
American Ship.
For instance: A cargo is imported from a foreign port or place, in an American vessel, and the duty amounts
Tonnage duty for the ship, supposed to be of the burthen of 200 tons, at six cents per ton, - ' 12 00
Duty on the cargo, imported in the American ship, including her duty of tonnage, - $i^oi2 00
$1,000 00
100 00
100
00
100
00
$1,300
00
172 FINANCE. L1806.
Foreign Ship.
If we presume the cargo to be imported in a vessel not of the United States, the first duty is
To which add tlie ten per cent, additional duty for foreign vessels, . - . -
Add, also, the foreign tonnage for 200 tons, at 50 cents per ton, - - - - -
And the foreign light money, for the same tonnage, at 50 cents per ton, - - - -
The amount of tonnage and the light money, for the foreign ship and the duty on her cargo, will be,
Here, it is manifest, the advantage is on the side of the American vessel, in our own ports; but the disadvantages
our vessels suffer in foreign ports, from the extraordinary impositions on our commerce and shipping, more than
counterbalance the trifling additional expenses to which foreign vessels are subject upon entering the ports of the
United States; and if the United States should, at once, repeal all the alien or additional duties payable by foreign
ships, both on imports and tonnage, upon the condition that otlier nations would adopt the same liberal and just po-
licy towards American ships and cargoes, when entering their ports, placing them on an equal footing with their
own, commerce would be free from some of the shackles with which it is at present burthened, and a fair competi-
tion, in every market, would soon determine who could afford to sell cheapest. This is all that is wanted, to give
to American shipping and commerce the free scope to enterprise, and a ready and advantageous sale of our produc-
tions, with cheap returns for the consumer. The committee have been led to make these observations, previous to
giving their opinion on the present application for a remission of the additional duties imposed on the cargo of a
foreign ship. They seemed to have a bearing on tlie subject, and are supposed to be of some importance, from a
considei'atmn that it would be inexpedient to allow such a claim, without, nrst, repealing the discriminating law.
If the duty on the cargo is retuined, it would certainly be as lair to return the foreign tonnage duties on the ship.
The committee are not informed of any one instance, where either has been done. It is true, this was a constrained
importation, but It is already seen, if the cargo had been brought in any unreglsteretl vessel of the United States, it
must have been charged with the additional duty. The cargo came fiom a foreign port, ■ and was of foreign produc-
tion, and Imported in a foreign built vessel. It having been once on board an American ship, seems to make very
little difference in its favor. It ought to give it no new or extraordinary privileges. Let the committee be allowed
to reverse the case, and to suppose the Aatrea had been the foreign ship, and the PeJec the American ship, and all
the other circumstances had been similar in every respect. The cargo then is imported in the Pclee, entitled to
American privileges, when it might have been imported in the Aslreu^ if no accident iiad happened to her on the
voyage. Sliould the American or foreign duties be charged on such an Importation? Surely the American duties.
And would it not have been manifestly unjust, to have charged the owner with the foreign duties on the cargo of the
American ship, merely because it was taken from a foreign ship.'' And yet, if the principle is correct in one case, it
must be so in the other. If, however, the transshipmesit had been made at sea, from an American to a foreign ship,
under circumstances of eminent distress, it would have placed the claim on somewhat higher ground: but, even in
this case, the committee would hardly have felt themselves authorized to propose a return of the additional duties.
The amount of the duty on this importation is not stated in any documents accompanying the petition. If the cargo
was reexported, the ten per cent, additional duty was retained, besides the usual three and a half per cent, de-
ducted from the drawback.
The committee are satisfied, if this claim was allowed, it would lead to many others of a similar nature; and, the
law being clear and explicit on this head, they are of opinion that the House ought not to grant the prayer of the
petitioner, and they recommend that he should have leave to withdraw his petition, with the documents accompa-
nying it.
9th Congress.] ^O. 244. [1st Session.
SINKING FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, FEBRUARY 5, 1806.
, Washington, February 5, 1806.
The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund respectfully report to Congress as follows:
That the measures which have been authorized by the Board, subsequent to their report of 5th of February, 1805,
so far as the same have been completed, are fully detailed in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury to this
Board, dated the fourth day of the present month, and in tiie statements therein referred to, which are herewith
transmitted, and prayed to be received as part of this report.
GEORGE CLINTON, President of the Senate.
JOHN MARSHALL, Chief Justice.
JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
JOHN BRECKINRIDGE, .Attorney General.
The President of the Senate.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund —
That the balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1803, and applicable to payments fall-
ing due after that year, which balance, as appears by the statement B, annexed to the last annual
report, amounted to one million three hundred and forty-nine thousand one hundred and thirty-
six dollars and fiftyone cents, -_---.. $1,349^136 51
Together with the disbursements made during the year 1804, out of the treasury, on account of the
principal and interest of the public debt, which disbursements, as appears by the statement C, an-
nexed to the last annual report, amounted to eight millions two hundred and fifty-nine thousand
eight hundred and forty-five dollars and fifty-five cents, .... 8,259,845 55
And with a further sum arising, from profit on the remittances from America to Europe, purchased
in the year 1804, which profits, as appears by the statement D, annexed to the last annual report,
amounted to forty -five thousand forly-nine dollars and twenty five cents, - - - 45,049 25
And amounting, altogether, to nine millions six hundred and fifty-four thousand and thirty
one dollars and thirty one cents, - ^ - ^ . . 9,654,031 31
Have been accounted for in the following manner, viz;
1806.] THE SINKING FUND. I73
I. There was repaid into the treasury, during the year 1804, on account of the principal of protested
bills, and of advances made toconnnissioners of loans, as appears by the statement P], annexed to
the last annual report, a sum of one hundred and twenty-one thousand, four hundroil and forty-six
dollars and fifty-one cents, ---...... $121,440 51
II. The sums actually applied, during the same year, to the payment of the principal and interest of
the public debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department, amount, as
will appear by tiie statement A, to seven millions two hundred and fifteen thousanil six imndred
and nine dollars and sixty-six cents.
1st. Paid in reimbursement ot the principal of the debt, - • - 3,207,587 G5
2d. Ditto on account of tiie interest and cliarges on the same, - - 4,008,022 01
7,215,60!> 06
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1804, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department,
amounted, as will appear bythe statement B, to two millions three hundred and sixteen thousand
nine hundred and seventy-five dollars and fourteen cents, - . . . 2,316,975 14
9.654.031 31
That, during the year 1805. the following disbursements were made out of the treasury, on account of
the principal and interest of the public debt:
I. On account of the reimbursement and interest of the domestic debt, - - - 4,583,960 54
II. On account of domestic loans, obtained from the Bank of the United States, viz:
On account of the principal, -..--. 700,00000
On account of the interest, --._.- 56,170 12
756,170 12
III. On account of the domestic unfunded debt, - - - - - 8,061 71
IV. On account of the principal and interest of the foreign debt, and of the interest on the Louisiana
stock, .---..... 1,980,316 70
Amounting, altogether, as will appear by tiie annexed list of warrants, C, to seven millions three
hundred and twenty-eight thousand five hundred and nine dollars and seven cents, - 7,328,509 07
Which disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
I. From the fund constituting the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for the year 1805, viz:
From the fund arising from interest on the debt transferred to the commissioners of the sinking
fund, asj per account I. ...... 711,737 41
From the funds arising from the sales of public lands, being the amount of moneys
paid into the treasury, from 1st July 1804, to 30th June, 1805. as per account K, 553,521 63
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on the
tonnage of ships or vessels, ------ 5,904,839 37
Amounting, altogether, to - - - - 7,170,098 41
Which sum of - - - - - " . " ■. ",170.098 41
Together with the sum advanced during the year 1804, on account of the appropria-
tion for the year 1805, amounting, as appears by the last annual report, to - 829,901 59
Makes, in the whole, the annual appropriation, for the year 1805, of $8,000,000 00
H. From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on thetonnageof
ships or vessels, advanced in part, and on account of the annual appropriation for the year 1806, 67.71 6 02
III. From repayments in the treasurj', on acc'iint of remittances purchased for providing for the
foreign debt, and of advances made to commissioners of loans, as will appear by the statement
E, viz:
Repayment of the purchase money and advances, . - . - 66,703 02
Damages and interest recovered, --.--- 20,731 20
•/ 87.434 22
IV. From the moneys appropriated by law, for paying commissions to agents employed in the pur-
chase of remittances, for the foreign debt, being the amount paid at the treasury, during the year
1805, for that object, as will appear by the statement C, - - - - 3,260 42
That the abovementioned disbursements, together with theabove stated balance of dollars, - 2,316,975 14
Which remained unexpended at the close ot the year 1804, and with a further sum arising from pro-
fit on remittances from America to Europe, purchased in the year 1805, and amounting, as will
appear by the statement D, to --.-.-. 117.137 52
And amounting, altogether, to nine millions seven hundred and sixty-two thousand six hun-
dred and twenty-one dollars and seventy-three cents, - . - _ 9,762,621 73
Will be accounted for in the next annual report, in conformity with the accounts which shall then
have been rendered to the Treasury Department.
That, in the mean w hile, the manner in which the said sum has been applied is estimated as followeth:
I. The repayments into the treasury, on account of principal, have, during the year 1805, amounted, as
by the above mentioned statement E, to - - - - - - 66,703 02
II. The sums actually applied, during the year 1805, to the payment of the principal and interest of
the public debt, are estimated as followeth, viz:
1st. Paid in reimbursement of the principal ot the public debt, - - 3,905,29161
2d. Paid on account of interest and charges on the same, - - - 4,142,853 18
8.048,144 79
As will appear by the estimate F.
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1805, and applicableto payments fall-
ing due after that year, is estimated, as per estimate G, at - - - - 9,762,621 73
That no purchases of the public debt have been made since the date of the last report to Congress.
And that the statement H exhibits the amount of stock transferred to the commissioners of the sinking fund, in
trust for the United States, to the 31st December, 1805, including the sum of $98,909 41 cents, being the aggregate
of the several species of stock transferred in the year 1805, in payment for public lands.
All w hich is respectfully submitted.
-\LBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, February 4, 1806.
23 tt
174 FINANCE. [1806.
Statement of the application, during the year 1804, of the funds provided for the payment qf principal and interest
of the Public Debt.
I. Payments on account of the Principal of the Public Debt.
1st. On the domestic debt, viz:
Reimbursement of old six per cent, stock, . . $965,168 84
Do. deferred stock, . . . 327,765 44
1,292,934 28
As per treasury report. No. 17,368.
2d. Domestic loans reimbursed, ....... 250,000 00
3d. Unfunded debt, viz: registered debt, ..... 653 37
4th. On the foreign debt, viz:
2d instalment of loan of 3,000,000 of 1st January, 1792,
2,000,000 of 1 St February, 1784,
3,000,000 of 1st February, 1790,
2,500,000 of 1st March, 1791,
2,950,000 of 1st June, 1792,
6,000,000 of 1st Sept. 1791,
4th
do.
do.
5th
do.
do.
4th
do.
do.
2d
do.
do.
4th
do.
do.
3d
do.
do.
Guilders.
600,000
250,000
600,000
500,000
600,000
1,200,000
2,050,000 of 1st Dec. 1791, Antwerp, 410,000
Guilders, 4,160,000
At 40 cents, 1,664,000 00
1 1 . Payments on account of the interest and charges on the Public Debt.
1st. On the domestic debt, viz:
Interest for the year 1804, on the several species of stock constituting the domestic funded
debt, as settled at the treasury, ..... . $3,307,82441
To vyhich add this sum, arising from a difference or error in calculation of
dividends on stock standing on the books of the commissioner of loans.
New York, ......... 05
3,307,824 46
2d. Interest on domestic loans, ....... 60,593 68
3d. On the foreign debt, viz:
Interest paid at Amsterdam, . . Guilders, 602,500
Do. at Antwerp, . . . 55,350
657.850
At 40 cents, $263,140 00
Premiums on loan of 1st February, 1784, . 17,500
At 40 cents, 7,000 00
Interest on Louisiana stock, from 20th to 31st December.
1803, ...... $22,191 75
Do. do. from 1st Jan. to 1st July, 1804, 337,500 00
Commissions and charges, viz:
At Amsterdam, (6) Guilders, 7,403 18 05
At Antwerp, . . 5,054 02 12
359.691 75 (a)
12,458 01 01
At 40 cents, $4,983 22
From this sum deduct a profit in exchange on
remittances from London to Amsterdam, and
in Antwerp, (c) . . . . 2,074 11
2,909 11
Commissions on the purchase of bills in America, . . 6,863 01
639,603 87
$3,207,587 65
4,008,023 01
Total amount applied to the public debt, during the year 1804, .... $721560966
Notes to Statebtent A.
(a) Of the sum of $359,691 75, here stated as paid for interest on Louisiana stock, there was paid
For mterest on stock in London, £44,961 9 2 =$199,828 75
Do. do. in Amsterdam, .... Guilders, 399,657 10 00 = 159,863 00
$359,691 75
(6) The amount of commissions and charges stated in the accounts of the commissionei-s at Amsterdam for the
year 1804, and admitted at the treasury, is Guilder s, 1, ih Q6 00
From which there is iiere deducted, a sum short stated in the report of last year as the balance
in the hands ot the commissioners at the end of the year 1803, arising from an overpayment
of mterest by them in tliat year, on sundry bonds, . . , Guilders, 8 06 11
And a further sum, for an error in the statement of the amount of remittances
ot last year, this amount being, GmVf/frs, 7,534,849 18, instead of 7,534,849 17,
as stated, ••........ i OO
8 07 11
Leaving the sum here stated, Guilders, 7,403 18 05
1806.1
THE SINKING FUND.
175
(c) Profit on exchange in Europe.
On je4,000 9 10, remitted from London to Amsterdam,
Produced, ..... Guilders, 47,524 06 08
At par, would make, ..... 44,449 18 00
Gain, ......
Deduct charges in London on the remittance, .
3,074 08 08
At 40 cents,
. £30 16 02
At 4s. 6rf.
$1,229 77
136 91
Profit on remittances to Antwerp, being a difference in favor of Holland currency over exchange
money of Antwerp, .... Guilders, 2,453 02 00, at 40 cents,
1,092 86
981 25
$2,074 11
Treasury Department, Register's Office, 31s/ January, 1806.
JOSEPH NOIJRSE, Register.
B.
Statement of the provision, made before the 1st day of January, 1805, for the payment of the principal and interest
of the Public Debt, falling due after the year 1804.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
1st. Cash in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, viz:
In Amsterdam, as per treasury report. No. 16,534,
Guilders, 2,024,692 5 11
From which deduct a balance due the commis-
sioner in Antwerp, per treasury report. No.
16,568 - - - - - 751 11 6
2,023,940 14 5
at 40 cents, $809,576 28
In London, per account rendered, of December 31st, 1804, (a)
£'37,823 8 7, at 4s. &d. 168,104 13
2d. Amount of remittances to Amsterdam, paid
for at the treasury previous to 31st Decem-
ber, 1804, which are credited by the com-
missioners in their accounts for 1805, {b.) guilders 3,102,628 4, at 40 cents,
3d. Amount of payments made at the treasury, before the 31st December, 1804,
for bills which have been protested for non-payment, and which, on that day,
had not been repaid into the treasuiy, (c.) - - - . .
II. Deduct on account of the Domestic Debt, as follows:
The demands unsatisfied on the 1st January, 1805, were as follow, viz:
1st The dividends payable by commissioners of loans, including the dividend
due on that dajr, and exclusively of unclaimed dividends no longer demand -
able at their offices, ---.-...
2d. Unclaimed dividends payable at the treasury, ((/. ) ...
The provision made for that object was as follows:
1st. Cash due from commissioners of loans deceased and out of
oflice, -------- 2,855 gg
2d. Cash in the hands of acting commissioners, - - 1,421,003 21
Leaving the amount wanted to meet all the demands to 1st January, 1805,
Total amount of provision for public debt remaining unapplied on 31st Dec. 1804,
977,680 41
1,241,051 28
104,000 00
1,413,709 14
15,906 30
1,429,615 44
1,423.858 89
2,322,731 69
5,756 55
$2,316,975 14
Notes to Statement B.
(«) The following statement shows the disposition of the sterling bills during the year 1804, and proves the correct-
ness of the balance as iiere stated:
The balance remaining in the hands of Sir Francis Baring, & Co. on the 1st Januaiy, 1804,
as per note (r/.) to statement B, annexed to the last annual report, was, - - £2,664 12 0
And the outstanding remittances, purchased previously to that time, but not credited by them
till afterwards, per same, was, -------- 3.000 0 0
5.664 12 0
The sterling bills purchased in 1804, per statement D, annexed to the last annual report, after
deductnig the amount transferred to funds other than the public debt, amounted to - 81,151 U 9
Amounting together, to ------- £86,816 3 9
Which are accounted for as follows, viz:
Remitted to Amsterdam, ------... £4.000 9 1 o
Charges in London, on that remittance, - - - - - - - 30 16 2
Paid interest on Louisiana stock in London, $199,828 75, . . - . 44,961 9 2
Balance in the hands of the agents, 31st Dec. 1804, as hereafter. - - - - 37,823 8 7
As above, -----...-- £86,816 3 9
176
FINANCE.
[1806.
Notes to Statement B — Continued.
(c. ) Statement of protested bills, outstanding December 31, 1804.
Guilders.
Purchased before f Prager's bill,
1802. ^A. Brown's bill.
Purchased in C Brown and Hackman's bill,
1802. t Beal 0 wings' bill,
120,000
60,000
60,000
260,000
Dollars.
48,000 recovered in 1805.
24,000^ In suit, but a
24,000 ^ partial payment
8,0003 made in 1805.
104,000
The protested bills outstanding on 31st December, 1803, amounted, as per note (e.) to statement
B, annexed to las+ annual report, to ------- .
The repayments in 1804 of the principal of protested bills, amounted, as per statement E, an-
nexed to last annual report, to ------..
And leaves outstanding, as here stated, - - - . .
$224,500
120,500
104,000
(</. ) The amount of unclaimed dividends, consisting of dividends declared at the several loan offices,
and which having remained open for payment at the loan offices for nine months, were unclaim-
ed during that period, and were then transferred to the treasury for payment pursuant to law,
actually outstanding on the 1st January, 1805, amounted to ----- $15,90331
To this sum has been added, in the statement, a sum short advanced for the payment of the divi-
dend on stock standing on the books of the treasury, for the third quarter of the year 1804,
2 99
And making, together, the sum stated.
$15,906 30
(6.) The following statement proves the sum of guilders, 3,102.628 4, as here stated, to be correct:
Balance in the hands of the commissioners at Amsterdam and Antwerp, on 31st December, Guilders.
1803, as per statement B, annexed to the last annual report, - - - 2,092,156 03 08
Remittance paid for, previously to 1804, and credited by the commissioners in their accounts for
that year, as per same statement, --..-- 697,051 0 0
Ditto purchased in 1804, as per statement D, annexed to last annual report, 7,534,849 17
Ditto, made from London to Amsterdam, £4,000 9 10, at par, - - 44,449 18
Gain in exchange on this remittance, per note (6.) to statement A, Guilders.
of this year, ---... 3^074 08 08
Ditto, ditto, at .\ntwerp, ditto, ditto, - - - 2,453 02 06
5,527 10 14
7,584,827 05 14
Guilders, 10,374,034 09 06
Amount applied to principal and interest of foreign debt in 1804, as per statement A, viz:
For prnicipal, • - - . - Guilders, 4,160,000
Interest and premiums on Dutch debt, - - 675,350
Interest on Louisiana stock in Amsterdam, $159,863 = 399,657 10
Commissions and charges, - - - . 12,458 01 01
1,087,465 1101
Cash m hands ot commissioners at Amsterdam and Antwerp, per
this statement, ------ 2,023,940 14 05
Balance of outstanding remittances to Amsterdam, per ditto, - ■■ 3,102,628 04 00
As above, - - . .
Treasury Departmem, Register's, Office, January 31s^ 1806.
Guilders, 10,374,034 09 06
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
List of Warrants drawn according to latv, during the year 1805, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the reimbursement and interest of the domestic debt.
No. of
Date.
Warrant.
5507
January
19, 1805,
5508
19,
-
5573
Februaiy
15,
_
5591
26,
-
5616
March
",
_
5620
7,
-
5621
7,
.
5622
7,
.
5623
7,
_
5624
7,
-
5640
18,
-
5641
18,
-
5642
18,
-
5643
18,
_
5644
18,
-
5649
1
18,
-
5657
22,
-
5660
25,
-
5661
27,
-
James Davidson, Jun.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
James Alger,
Isaac Neufville,
Sherwood Haywood,
Merewether Jones,
William Gardner,
James Ewing,
William Few,
William Imlay,
Jabez Bowen,
Benjamin Austin,
Edward Hall,
Stephen Moylan,
John Stockton,
George Simpson, /
Amount.
$431
48
3,597
28
3,572
96
2,397
11
1,716
63
1,000
37,000
1,864
8,000
6,150
5,800
230,000
20,000
11,800
158,000
12,311
04
21,036
71
2,733
68
186,655
65
1806.]
THE SINKING FUND.
177
C — Continued.
5663
5663
5788
5870
5871
5872
5873
5874
5885
5902
5903
5904
5905
5906
5908
5912
5913
5917
5918
5919
6022
6158
6159
6160
6161
6178
6199
6200
6201
6202
6203
6204
6206
6224
6234
6237
6239
6210
6241
6462
6660
6661
6662
6663
6693
6747
6748
6749
6750
6752
6763
6764
6776
6781
6792
6806
6807
6808
5658
5907
,5916
6256
6782
6805
March
April
June
July
September
27,
15,
3,
3,
3,
3,
3,
10,
18,
18,
18,
18,
18,
19,
22,
84,
26,
26,
26,
8,
3,
3.
October
December
3,
10,
16,
16,
16,
'!'
16,
16,
18,
23,
24,
25,
25,
25,
25,
21,
2,
2,
2,
2,
0,
8,
8,
8,
18,
20,
23,
26,
28,
28,
28,
22,
18,
25,
September 30,
December 23.
28,
May
June
James Davidson, Juu.
lliomas T. Tucker.
James Davidson, Jun.
William Gardner,
William Imlay,
Sherwood Haywood,
Isaac Neul'ville,
James Alger,
James Davidson. Jun.
Heiijamin Austin, Jun.
('hnstopher Eliery,
William Imlay,
James Ewing,
Merewether Jones,
Edward Hall,
Stephen Moylan,
John Stockton,
George Simpson,
James Davidson. Jun.
Thomas T. Tucker,
James Davidson, Jun.
James Alger,
Isaac Neufville,
Sherwood Haywood,
William Imlay,
William Gardner,
Merewetiier Jones,
James Ewing,
\Niiliam Few,
William Imlay,
Ciiristopher Eliery,
Benjamin Austin, Jun.
Edward Hall.
Stephen Movlan.
James Davidson. Jun,
John Stockton,
George Simpson,
James Davidson, Jun.
Thomas T. Tucker,
James Davidson, Jun.
^\ illiam Imlay,
Sherwood Haywood,
Isaac Neufville,
James Alger,
\\ illiam Gardner,
Christopher Eliery,
William Imlay,
James Ewing,
Edward Hall.
Benjamin Austin,
William Few.
Merewether Jones,
James Davidson, Jun.
John Stockton.
Christopher Eliery,
George Simpson,
James Davidson, Jun.
Thomas T. Tucker,
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
$181,265 81
333,573 21
125,584 61
125,912 03
372.255 82
126.667 56
$30,841
40
2.343
22
4,187
85
6.250
15,000
1,700
36.500
900
7,306
28
170,000
11,700
5,000
5,600
9.700
12,280
15
104,692
89
2,719
47
59,148
92
29,486
01
2,453
05
480
36
500
36,500
1,750
12,000
6,250
11,200
5.570
239,000
8.450
9,100
173.000
11.959
14
203.683
84
8,799
96
2,736
74
182,467
04
30,267
11
2,453
05
756
98
20,000
2,500
69,000
1,500
13,000
30,000
22,000
11. (100
22,124
47
325.000
460.000
20.000
10,986
20
4,697
70
2.300
74,.386
19
57,174
11
4,2.'J3
83
1,265,259 04
$4,583,960 .34
178
FINANCE.
[1806.
List of Warrants draivn according to law, during' the year 1805, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the interest on Domestic Loans.
No. of
Warrant.
Date. ^ .^
In whose favor.
Amount.
5516
.5517
5518
6027
6028
6029
6471
6472
6473
January 25, 1805,
July 9.
fc* _ _
October 23,
James Davidson Jun.
Ditto,
Ditto, -----
Ditto, -.----
Ditto, -----
Ditto,
Ditto, -----
Ditto, . - - . -
Ditto, -----
$6,000 00
14,104 16
5,503 46
11,250 00
6,000 00
3,125 00
1,562 50
5,625 00
3,000 00
$56,170 12
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1805, on the Treasurer of the United States, on ac-
count of the repayment of principal of moneys borrowed from the Bank of the United States.
Date.
No. of
Warrant.
1
In whose favor.
Amount.
September 27, 1805,
(4 44
6243
6244
6245
The President Directors and Company of the Bank of the U. S.
Ditto, ------
Ditto, ------
$125,000 00
375,000 00
200,000 00
$700,000 00
List of Warrants drawn, according to law, during the year 1805, on the Treasurer of the United States, on ac-
count of the reimbursement of Capital and Interest of the Butch Debt.
No. of
Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Amount.
5510
5511
5527
5528
5530
5540
5543
5557
5558
5572
5574
5575
5577
5581
5592
5638
5664
5786
5797
6128
6212
6217
6231
6379
6431
6704
January 21,
26,
29,
30,
February 1,
2,
J' : :
11,
If' : :
18,
19,
26,
March 16,
29,
April 15,
19,
August 19,
September 19,
20,
24,
October 4, - -
: 15, - -
December 11,
Montgomery, and others,
Joseph Summerl,
Smith, Ridgway and others.
Ditto. - .. - -
David Harris,
Ditto. - - - -
Smith, Ridgway, and others,
George Simpson,
David Harris.
Jonathan Burrall,
Ditto. -
David Harris,
Smith, Ridgway, and others.
Ditto, ' -
Ditto, - _ - -
Ditto, - - - -
Ditto, -
David Harris,
Jonathan Burrall,
Ditto.
David Harris, - - .
George Simpson,
Jonathan Burrall.
John McGowan, & Co.
Jonathan Burrall,
George Simpson,
$37,500 00
18,750 00
18,750 00
9,375 00
52,170 00
30,710 00
70,593 75
24,790 00
3,700 00
365,945 59
4,054 40
33,596 00
35,343 75
29,400 00
55,312 50
26,427 25
18,656 25
300 44
925 00
185,000 00
37,000 00
111,000 00
111,000 00
3,237 50
848 34
393 64
$1,284,779 41
Included in the foregoing List of Warrants are the following warrants for commissions to the agents who pur-
chased the bills, at one-fourth of one per cent, viz:
15, David Harris, ----- $300 44
19, Jonathan Burrall, ----- 925 00
15, Ditto, - - - - - - 848 34
11, George Simpson, ----- 393 64
$2,467 42
No. 5786, April
5797, '•
6431, Oct.
6704, Dec.
•^
1806,]
THE SINKING FUND.
179
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1805, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the payment of interest on the Louisiana stock.
Date.
No. of
Warrant.
In whose favor.
AmounC
1805.
January 14
21
February 4
April 10
a
September 19
24
25
30
liC
October 30
5503
5504
5513
5548
5778
5779
6213
6232
6242
6251
6252
6253
6491
Jonathan Burrall, --------
George Simpson, --------
Do. do. -
The Manhattan Company, -------
George Simpson, --------
Jonathan Burrall, --------
David Harris, ------..
Jonathan Burrall, --------
George Simpson, --------
David Harris, --..--..
Peter Roe Dalton, --------
Do. do. - -
David Harris, -....--,
$153,111 04
31,944 43
22,222 21
191,111 II
135 41
382 77
29,866 67
43,333 31
21,666 66
43,066 67
47,422 19
111,000 00
274 82
$695,537 29
Included in the foregoing list of warrants are the following warrants for commissions to agents who purchased tlie
bills, at one-fourth of one percent., viz:
No. 5778, April 10, George Simpson, ------ $135 41
5779, April 10, Jonathan Burrall, ------ 382 77
6491, October 30, David Harris, ------ 274 82
$793 00
Warrant drawn according to law, during the year 1805, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account of debts
due to foreign officers.
No. of
Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Amount.
6058
July 20, 1805,
George Rossier and John S. Roulet, Attorneys of Colonel
Vellepanck, ------
$7,947 94
List of Warrants drawn according to lato, during the year 1805, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
cf paying certain parts of the domestic debt.
No. of
Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Amount.
5500
5582
January 11, 1805,
February 20, "
Daniel C. Verplanck, ------
Jeremiah Conner, -------
$89 24
24 53
$113 77
RECAPITULATION.
Interest and reimbursement of the domestic debt.
Interest on domestic loans, . - _
Reimbursements of domestic loans.
Interest and reimbursement of Dutch debt.
Interest on Louisiana stock.
Foreign officers, ---...
Certain parts of domestic debt,
Treasury Department, Register's Office, 3lst January, 1806.
-
$4,583,960 54
-
56,170 12
-
700,000 00
-
1,284,779 41
-
695,537 29
$7,947 94
113 77
8 Ofil 71
$7,328,509 07
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
180
FINANCE.
[1806.
D.
Amount of remittances during the year one thousand eight hundred and Jive, on account of the Dutch debt, and
for the payment of the interest ztpon the Louisiana six per cent, stock.
Guilders, s. p.
2,900.550 00 00
at 37
310,000 00 00
at 37
180.000 00 00
do
100,000 00 00
do
221,184 10 00
do
50,000 00 00
do
3,761,734
10
00
Sterling.
£ 89,637
10
00
21,000
00
00
11,000
00
00
11,000
00
00
132,637
10
00
Fate.
at 37 cents per guilder,
do.
do. with 2 per cent, deduction,
do. with I5 per cent. do.
do. witli 1 per cent. do.
do. with I5 percent. do.
equal to . . -
at par,
at 25 per cent, below par,
at 3 per cent, below par,
at 4 per cent, below par.
Deduct fractions rejected in the purchase,
Dollars Cts.
1,073,203 49
116,250 00
66,150 00
36,937 50
82.114 75
18,656 25
$1,393,311 99
398.388 89
91,000 00
47,422 22
46,933 33
583.744 44
15
Applied to remittances.
Paid to agents for commissions.
Warrants issued in the year 1805, on account of the Dutch debt, as per statement.
Ditto, on account of interest on tlie Louisiana six per cent, stock, as per statement,
583,744
29
1,977,056
3,260
28
42
$1,980,316
70
1,284,779
695,537
41
,29
$1,980,316
70
Profit arising from remittances:
Guilders. 3,761.734 10 at 40 cents per guilder.
Sterling' £132,637 10 at par,
Remittances, cost.
Gain. -
Treasury Department, Register's Office, 2\st January. 1806.
1,504.693 80
589,500 00
2.094.193 80
1,977,056 28
$117,137 52
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
E.
Statement of repayments made into the Treasury during the year 1805, on account of the public debt.
Date of
AVarrants.
No. of
Warrants.
On whom drawn.
Principal
repaid.
Damages
recovered.
Total amount
of warrant.
1805.
June 29.
Aug. 17,
Dec. 31,
889
890
894
895
916
On Alexander James Dallas, for amount recovered
from the assignees of Pragers & Co.
On David Harriss, being so much received by him
on account of Aquiia Brown's bill.
On John Hopkins, for so much remaining in his
hands, heretoiore advanced for the payment of in-
terest, &c. on the domestic debt.
Ditto, do. do.
On Alexander James Dallas, for this sum recovered
from the assignees of Pragers & Co.
43,200 00
18,143 00
279 80
280 22
25,131 20
400 00
68,331 2 a
18,143 00
279 80
280 22
400 00
61,903 02
25,531 20
87,434 22
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 31, 1806.
JOSEPH NOURSE. Register.
Note As, in the sum heretofore stated in the reports to the commissioners of the sinking fund, as the provision made for the
payment of the pubfic debt, Prager's biU has been estimated at par, the repayments are, in this report, stated as followeth.
Principal. Interest.
Foreign debt, ..... Prager's bill, $48,000 00 $20,731 20
A. Brown's bill, 18,143 00
Domestic debt,
66,143 00
John Hopkins, 560 02
S66,703 03 20,731 20 87,434 22
1806.]
T HE SINKING FUND.
181
.in estimate of the application made, during the year 1805, of the funds provided for the payment of the principal
and interest of the public debt.
I. On account of the principal.
I. Reimbursement ot tlie six per cent, and tlefcneil stock, estimateil at
'2. Reimbursement of domestic loans, -------
3. Reimbursement of debts due to foreign officers, including arrearages of inte-
rest, - - - - - - - - $7,947 94
Reimbursement of unfunded registered debt, - - IKi 77
4. Reimbursement of tlie foreign debt, vi/.:
Third instalment of loan of 3,000,000 of 1st January, 1795;,
First instalment of loan of 3,000,000 of 1st .January, 1794,
Filth instalment of loan of •2.000,000 of 1st Februaiv. 1784, -
Last instalment of loan of 0,500.000 of 1st March, 1791,
Third instalment of loan of '3.950.000 of 1st June, 1792,
Last instalment of loan of 0,000,000 of 1st September, 1791, -
Fourth and Fifth instalment of loan of 2,050.000 of 1st December,
1791, (Antwerp) -------
II. On account of interest and charges.
1. Interest on domestic funded debt, estimated, for 1805, at -
2. Interest on domestic loans, -----
3. Interest on foreign debt, viz:
Guilders, at 40 cts.
(;oo,ooo
000,000
250,000
500,000
000,000
- 1.200,000
820,000
4,570,000=
At Amsterdam,
Premiums at do.
At Antwerp,
Charges at Amsterdam,
Charges at Antwerp,
Guilders, at forty cents each.
387,000
20,000
30,900
443,900 0 0
4,209 4 8
4,300 0 0
8,509 4 8
452,409 4 8= $180,963 69
Interest and charges on Louisiana stock, in London and Amsterdam. 678,375 00
Commissions to agents in America for purchasing bills, - ■ 3.260 42
1,309,229 90
700,000 00
8,061 71
1,828,000 00
3,224,083 95
56.170 12
862,599 11
3,905,391 61
4,142,853 18
$8,048,144 79
G.
An estimate of the funds provided, before the 1st January, 1806. for the payment of the principal and interest of
the public debt: which, being xine.rpended on that day, were considered as appliccdde to payments falling due
after the year 1805.
1. On account of the foreign debt.
Cash in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, December 31, 1804, per preceding
statement B, - -
Remittances to .\msterdam, outstanding on 31st December, 1804, as per do.
The remittances made during the year 1805, as per preceding statement D, as follows, viz:
Remittances to Amsterdam and Antwerp, guilders, 3,761,734 10, at 40 cents.
Ditto to London, . . - . £i32,637 10, at 4*. 6(/.
$977,680 41
1,241,051 28
1,504,693 80
589,500 00
Total to be accounted for.
The amount applied during the year 1805, per preceding estimate F, has been, for
principal, - - - - " - - - $1,828,000 00
Interest and charges, ------ 859,338 69
- $4,312,925 49
2.687,338 69
The balance in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, or in remittances outstanding,
may. therefore, be estimated, on 31st December, 1805, at
The amount of protested bills outstanding on the same day was as follows, viz:
r -\. Brown's bill, - G. 60,000 $21,000
Purchased before and in 1805, < Brown & Hackman's do. 60.000 24,000
C Beal Owings' do. 20,000 8,000
- $1,625,586 80
■ In suit.
Of which there was received, in 1805, in part.
Remains outstanding.
56,000
18,143
37,857 00
2. From which deduct, on account of domestic funded debt.
For unclaimed dividends demandable at the treasuiy, and not yet advanced totiie bank for pay-
ment to the ''reditors, estimated at . . . . .
1.663,443 80
15,669 88
1,647,773 92
-lA
tt
182 "■ FINANCE. [1806,
RECAPITULATION.
The provision applicable to 1806, per the foregoing, - - - . . $1,647,773 92
Amount applied during the j^ear 1805, per estimate F, - - - - - 8,048,144 79
Repayments in the treasury in 1805, per statement E, for principal, - $61,903 02
jjaj lllCllt.-l HI L1H_ tll-tlOMlJ 111 l.^_■^/^^, ^v, 1 C) Itl Ll^IIII^Il L JJ, I \J I J^l I IH^I JJai ,
To whicli add for the difference between the actual amount of principal recovered
on Prager's protested bill, and the amount of that principal as stated in former
reports, per note to the said statement E, - - - - 4,800 00
66,703 02
$9,762,621 73
Tiie balance remaining unexpended 31st December. 1804, per preceding statement B, was $2,316,975 14
Disbursements from the treasury during the year 1805, per preceding statement C, - - 7,328,509 07
Profit in exchange in the year 1805, per preceding statement D, - - - - 117,137 52
$9,762,621 73
1806.]
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I.
Statement of Moneys arising from Interest on Stock transferred to the United States, being the amount drawn by
the Agent to the Trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt, pursuant to the Act of the 8th May, 1792,
agreeably to statements made at the Treasury.
June 18. 1805, warrant No. 5,907, per statement No. 16,670, dated July 19th, 1805, - - - $333,573 21
" 25, do. do. 5,916, per said statement, ------- 125,584 61
September 30, 1805, do. 6,256, per statement No. 17.750, dated January 23d, 1806, - - 125,912 03
December 28. do. do. 6.805, per said statement, ------- 126,667 56
$711,737 41
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 31s/, 1806.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
K.
Statement of Moneys druitn by the Agent to the Trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt in the year 1805,
being on account of moneys received into the Treasury from the Sales of Public Lands, pursuant to the Act qf
the 5d March, 1795, agreeably to statements made at the Treasury.
May, 22d, 1805, warrant No. 5,658, per statement No. 16,392, dated 19th May, 1805, - - $181,265 81
December 23d, 1805, warrant No. 6,782, per statement No. 17,570, dated 23d January, 1806, - 372,255 82
$553,521 63
Treasury Department, Register's Office, 3lst January, 1806.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
9th Congress.] No. 245. [1st Session.
FISHING BOUNTY.
communicated to the house of representatives, FEBRUARY 17, 1806.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Commitee of Commerce and Manufactures, to wlioin was referred the petition of
John Earle, jun. and Thomas M. Hazard, of Newport, in tlie State of Rhode Island, made the following report:
The petitioners, in the month of May, 1805, fitted out the sloop Abigail, of the burtiien of thirty tons, for a fish-
ing voyage to the straits of Belle Isle, ami, as tliey state, through ignorance of the law in this particular, the vessel
saUed under a coasting licence, and not under a fishing licence, as is provided for by the several acts of Congress,
relative to the coasting trade and fisheries.
The vessel was seized by the collector of Newport, on her return to Rliode Island, but was released by tlie order
of the Secretary ot the Treasury. The collector refuses to pay the bounty allowed to fishing vessels, alleging tiiat the
owners neglected to provide their vessel with the usual document to entitle them to the benefit of the law.
The Committee are satisfied that the collector has performed his duty in the particular alluded to. The bounty
cannot be paid to vessels sailing with coasting paperSj any more than it could be to vessels clearing out for foreign voya-
ges. When the regulations ot law are calculated tor tlie security of the revenue, and are not found to operate inju-
riously to individuals in general, there would seem to be no necessity for an alteration to meet every deviation from
the ordinary practice. If the petitioners had stated to the collector, at the time of clearing out their vessel, that they
intended to employ her upon a fishing voyage, he could not liave refused to grant the fisliing licence; and, as they
omitted to do tliis, it would appear that the relief prayed for from Congress ought not to be granted.
The Committee, therefore, recommend that the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition.
9th Congress.] No. 246. [1st Session.
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
C0MMUNIC.\TED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 26, 1806.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, having considered the petition of
Tristram Hussey, of the Island of Nantucket, in the State of Masachussetts, made the following report:
The petitioner, with Edward Cary, jun. and others, merchants, of Nantucket, were, and still are, the
owners of the ship Union. This vessel has been, for some time past, emjiloyed in the whaling business, with an American
master and crew, regularly documented as a vessel of the United States. In the year 1801, on the passage to the
Brazils, and before tliey arrived at the Cape de Verd Islands, they obtained eight casks of spermaceti oil, and sent
the same to New York, in an American vessel. The collector charged seventy -two dollars and fifteen cents duty
on the oil, notwithstanding it was the produce of American fisheries. Upon a second voyage in the same ship, in
tlie following year, they procured twenty -seven casks of oil, from whales taken on the passage, prior to passing the
1806.] PROTECTING DUTIES. 185
Cape de Verd Islands, and shipped the same also, in an American bottom, to New York, wiiere the collector again
demanded a duty on its importation, and they were obliged to pay a further sum of three humhed and twenty -three
dollars and twejity-live cents for the duties. In both instances, the oil was not landed at any foreign port. It was
actually taken from the ship Union, and put on board American vessels; and tiie proof exhibited to the Committee
is incontestible that it was the produce of tlie American whale fishery. The collector ol' New York might, with
equal propriety, have charged a duty on the whole cargo of oil, imported in the Union, had she entered at ithat port,
as in tlie two cases under consideration. It appears tliat American oil cannot be subject to any duty whatever.
There is no law known to the Committtee that seems to authorize a similar charge. No duty can be collected on
articles of the growth, produce, or manutacture, of the United States; and, wherever.any American articles have been
returned from foreign countries, the duty is belie\ ed to have been invariably remitted, or, rather, none has ever been
demanded. Cod hsh, taken by American fisliermeii, in American vessels, are not ciiargeable witli duty, wliether
imported in the vessel in which they were cauglit, or on any other American bottom; surely, then, oil. of the
American fisheries, must be entitled to a similar exemption from duty. The Committee are of opinion that Congress
ought to relieve the petitioners from the payment of the duty charged to tliem, witi(!)ut the authority of law to war-
rant it; and they beg leave to submit the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioner is reasonable, and ought to be granted.
9th Congress.] ]\o. 247. [1st Session.
PROTECTING DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 4, 1806.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of llie
Dutchess County Slate Company, in the State of New York, made the following report:
The petitioners represent that, for four years past, thev have been engaged in working and mamifacturing slate'
in the county of Dutchess, in the State of New York, and are proprietors of quarries containing an inexaustible
quantity, and of a quality superior to any heretofore discovered in this country. They have already advanced up-
wards of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars, as a capital stock, for carrying on the business, and employ a
great number of workmen and laborers. The petitioners state that slate is now getting into general use, in most
parts of the United States, and they seem to be of opinion that the interests of our citizens, and tlie credit of our
country, require that we siiould no longer be under the necessity of importing it from Europe. With a view, there-
fore, of checking the importation of fi)reign slate, and as an encouragement to our own, they solicit that additional
duties may be imposed on all slate imported from Europe. They recommend that a specific duty should be imposed,
in preference to an ad valorem duty, on account of the exceedingly low price at which the slate is procured from the
quarries in AVales.
The committee find that the House decided on a similar application from the New York and Dutchess County
Slate Company, at the last session of Congress. The report was unlavorable to the petitioners, and the House con-
firmed'the decision of the committee, and refused to impose any additional duty upon imported slate. It does not
appear that any new arguments have been urged, in the present petition, to induce the committee to change theii-
former opinion on this subject. The petitioners confess that the price of foreign slate is now reduced as low as that
of American, but they complain that the importation of the former is contiimed. And can the petitioners reason-
ably expect that such extravagant higii duties should be imposed on the importation of foreign slate as will amount
to a prohibition of the article.^ The committee hope the petitioners have formed no such expectations. In the
United States, no monopolies exist, and none ought ever to be permitted to exist. If a duty, amounting to a prohibi-
tion, is laid on the foreign slate, the American slate will be enhanced in price, just so much as tlie difti?rence maybe
between the old and the new duty; indeed, it is fair to presume, the price would go beyond that difterence; having
the whole market to themselves, it might be in tiie power of the manufacturers of slate, in this country, to augment
the cost of that article to the purchaser beyond all reasonable bounds.
Imported slate is now charged with a duty of seventeen and a half per cent, ad volorem. In the opinion of tlie
comnnttee, no sufficient reason exists to reconnnend any addition to this duty. The interests of other persons than
those who would be immediately benefitted by the augmentation of the price, are to be consulted in deciding on the
merits of tiiis question. The purchaser or consumer must ultimately pay the whole duty; lie ought not to be pre-
vented fiom buying foreign slate, if he prefers it to that of his own country. If tiie duty is raiseil considerably, the
American manutiicturer would have the entire command of the market, and would charge his own prices; competi-
tion would cease; the seller would be enriched, at the expense of the buyer, and, having secured a monopoly to one
class of manufacturers, others might expect similar favors. vSuch a policy cannot be approved in this country. How-
ever, notwithstanding the expression of these opinions, if the existing duty was not deemed to be sufficiently high to
afford an advantage to the American slate, (the charges on the importation of foreign slate being at the same lime
considered as addnig greatly to the price) the committee would probably have been induced to propose some addi-
tion, though not to the extent prayed for by the petitioners.
If Congress intended to raise the duties generally, on articles imported from foreign countries, either with a view
to new revenue, or as a further encouragement to domestic manufactures, the committee have no leason to suppose
that slate would be omitted. As the committee are convinced that the manufacturers of slate are sufficiently pro-
tected already, and being perfectly satisfied that the increased or prohibitory duty on foreign slate would only en-
hance the price of the article, to their exclusive benefit, but to the manifest injury of the consumer, the following
resolution is respectfuHv submitted:
Resolved, That the Dutchess County Slate Company of New York be permitted to withdraw their petition.
]86 FINANCE. [1806.
9th Congress.] No. 248. [1st Session.
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 11, 1806.
Mr. John Cotton Smith, from the Committee of Claims, to whom was referred the petition of Peter A. Guestier,
agent of the former owners of the French ship Blaireau and her cargo, made the following report:
It is stated by the petitiimer, that the Frencli ship called the Blaireau, owned by a mercantile house in Bor-
deaux, set sail from St. Pierres. in the island of Martinique, some time in March, 1803, bound on a voyage to Bor-
deaux, iiaving on board a valuable cargo, consisting principally of coftee and sugar, and consigned to different per-
sons at tlie port last mentioned. Tiiat about the 30th March, hi the same year, while the ship was in the prosecution
of her voyage, she was met in the night, and run foul of, by a large Snanish ship of war, called the St. Julien; inconse-
quence of which accident, so mudi injury was sustained by the Blaireau, that the captain and crew, after due con-
sultation, abandoned her, and took refuge on board the Spanish ship, which continued her vintage to Spain, where
they were all landed. That, on the day following the disaster, an English ship, called the Finn, connnanded by
William Mason, bound on a voyage from London to ]5altimore. met with the Blaireau, thus abandoned by her cap-
tain and crev,-, and, after examining her situation, and (lercelving there was a possibility that the injury might be so
far repaired as to enable her to be brought into port, the captain |nit on board a part of his crew; who, on making the
requisite repairs, with great labor, and at the imminent risk of then- lives, succeeded in conducting her in safety
^o Baltimore, where she arrived the beginning of May following. That, shortly after the arrival of the Blaireau, a
libel was tiled in the district court of Maryland, by Captain Mason and crew, for salvage; that, by a decree of the
court, salvage was allowed, and for that purpose a sale of the ship and cargo was ordered; and finally, that the mar-
shal under whose direction the sale took place, was compelled, by the collector of the port of Baltimore, to pay, out
of the proceds thereof, the sum of Sl'2,112 58, being the amount of duties alleged to be due to the United States.
To obtaiii the restitution of this sum, under the idea that the duties could not lawfully be collected, is the object of
the present application. ■ r • ■ ■
Tlie petitioner founds his title to relief upon an opinion pronounced by tlie district juilge ot Maryland, when de-
ciding the following case. That part of the Blaireau's cargo, which Captain Mason placed on board the Firm, he
omitted to report to the collector of Baltimore. The district attorney, apprehending this omission to be a violaticm
of the collection law, instituted a suit against the captain, for the penalty of $1,000, imposed by the statute. On trial
of the cause it appears a verdict was taken for the ])laintitfs, subject to the opinion of the court upon a point saved by
the counsel.' Judgment was rendered in the following terms: " Mature consideration Iiaving been given to this
case it is the opinion of the court that the goods, waies, and merchandises, aforesaid, arc not chargeable u'ith the pay-
merit of any duties to the United States, and therefore, that the above action cannot be sustained. Judgment for
the defendant on the point saved." . . i . , , .i ,u , ■ ,
It may be safely athrmed, that the opinion ol the learned judge was somewhat broader tiian the case submitted
to his consideration. There might be, and there doubtless were, sufficient reasons to excuse the defendant from the
penalty ot"lhe statute, independently of the question, whether the cargo was chargeable with the payment of duties.
The decision, so far as it regards this point, must be deemed extrajudicial, and it remains only to inquire whether,
from a sound construction oT the statute, duties were chargeable in the present case. The words of the act relative
to this subject are, " that, upon all goods, wares, and merchandise, which shall be brought into the United States,
from any foreign port or place, there shall be levied,'" &c. It is difficult to conceive of language more explicit, more
unequivocal. The word '■'imported"' is not here used, and apparently for the purpose of avoiding any expression
to which technical narrowness might be applied. The word '^ place'" is introduced, manifestly with the same view;
and the plain sense of the passage is, duties shall be paid on goods, ^-c. brought into the United States, from any
point without their limits or jurisdiction. A phraseology so simple, so perfectly fiee from ambiguity, might fairly
be presumed to set criticism itself at defiance. The United States have unquestionably a legal mht to the duties
in tnis case- and who will say their claim is not equitable, also, when it is considered that, by the sale of tlie cargo,
the amount'of the duties has'been identified with the price?
It is perhaps worthy of consideration, whether the collection laiv may not require some farther provisions appli-
cable to this subject. But such an inquiry is not within the province of your committee, nor is it at all 'necessary,
in determining the question submitted to their examination. The cargo, in this case, could not have been disposed
of without the^intervention of the district court, nor could the sale have been effected but through the instrumenta-
lity of the officers of the Government; under these circumstances, their negligence would have been highly culpable
if the duties had not been retained.
Your committee are of opinion the prayer of the petition ought not to be granted.
9th Congress.] No. 249. [1st Session.
PAYMENTS MADE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS UNDER THE CONVENTION
WITH FRANCE, OF THE 30th APRIL, 1803.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 22, AND APRIL 3, 1806.
Treasury Department, March 20th, 1806.
In obedience to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 13th instant, I have the honor to transmit
a list of all the bills drawn by the minister of the United States at Paris, on the treasury ot the United States, for
claims embraced bv the convention with the f rench republic, of April 30th, 1803, which have been presented at the
treasury, previous'to the 14th day of March, 1806, and amounting to 13,450,608 trancs and 7 centimes.
In addition to that list, it appears by a list forwarded by Mr. Armstrong, on the 3d of July, 1805, that bills to
the amount of 633,186 francs and 19 centimes, had been drawn by him, on, or before that day, which have not yet
been presented at the treasury. ,-,-,, • ,- , ■
Letters of advice have also been received at the treasury, tor bills, amounting to 117,432 Irancsand 25 centimes,
drawn subsequent to the 3d of July. 1805, which bills have not yet been presented at the treasury.
So far as can be judged by the numbers annexed to the bills, it would seem that one hundred and twenty-nine
bills drawn between the 5th day of August and 25th day ofNovember, 1805, have not yet been presented for pay-
ment; but, for what sums, or in whose names drawn, is not known.
In every other case, the names of the persons in whose favor bills have been drawn, prior to the 25th day of
November 1805, appear in the enclosed lists; but there are not many in which the nature of the claims can be dis-
tin-'uislied on the face of the bills, and the collateral information received by this Department, on that subject, could
only assist in making a partial and conjectural estimate, and not an official statement.
A list of forty-four Bordeaux embargo cases, for which Mr. Armstrong has advised that no bills will be drawn,
and amountiii"' to 702,998 francs and 97 centimes, having already been transmitted, on the 28th ultimo, to the Com-
mittee of Ways and Means, has not been included in the annexed lists.
I have the honor to be, very respectlully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
1806.]
PAYMENTS UNDER FRENCH CONVENTION.
187
List of Bills drawn by the Mi /lister Plenipotentiary of the United States at Paris, on the Treasury of the United
States, for claims embraced by the Convention ivith the French republic, of Jipril 30, 1803, which have been pre-
sented at the Treasury previous to the lith day of March, 1806.
AMOUNT.
DATE OF BILLS.
NO. OF
BILLS.
l.V WHOSE FAVOR DRAW.V.
Francs. Centini.
May 3, 1805.
1
Petor Williiun Tiivin^stoii. .....
76.808 40
t. " !•'
2
Do.
30,000
44 <■' "
3
Jolin Townsend,
85.101 95
44 'i "^
4
Do. transieri-ce of ileiiry Sadler,
7,136 43
44 " "•
5
Do. do. .
7.136 43
44 44 4i
6
Do. do. .
2,970
44 44 ^^
7
Do. do. .
35,682 25
44 »4 U
8
Do. do. .
660.718 29
■ 44 4 "
!)
John Townsend,
9,726 88
3, "
10
Peter Torris.
25.000 f
>4 " '•
11
Do. ....
24,000
44 44 U
12
Do. ... .
12,000
44 4< "
13
Do. ... .
17,000
4. 44 .4
14
Do. ....
50,000
Au2ust 3
15
Do. ....
56,000
4." 4' "
15
Do; ... .
42,112
44 44 U
15
Do. . . .
25,888
44 '4 "
15
Do. ... .
18,000
May 6,
16
Do. . . .
10,000
4, '•
18
Do. ... .
21,000
23, "
19
Do. ... .
192,000
44 ' 44
21
Henry Jackson,
8,000
14 it '•
22
Do. .
8,000
» 6, "
23
John Sinclair,
5,074 20
44 U •'
24
Do. . . .
10,000
44 " '•
25
Do. ... .
35,000
44 41 44
26
Do. . ...
Itj, 383 76
<4 " "
27
George Lynham.
45,000
44 44 44
28
Do. . .
42,000
44 44 .4
29
Do. .
6,037 18
" 23. "
30
Paul Bentalou.
170,378 58
44 '4 'k
31
Henry Jackson,
8,000
44 44 4.
33
Do. ....
6,918 93
fee 44 ••
37
Francois Robert-,
7,191 02
4< 44 44
38
Do. .
2,000
44 '4 44
39
Do. .
9,000
44 4. 44
40
Do. .
9,000
44 44 44
41
Do. ....
9,008 73
44 " "
42
John Greenleaf,
2,200
44 " 44
43
Do. ... .
2,200
44 '4 <4
44
Do. ....
2,300
44 44 44
45
Do. ....
2,565 89
44 44 44
46
V idal & Co.
18,900
44 44 '4
47
Do. ... .
18,910
44 44 44
48
Do. . .
18,900
44 u a
49
Do. . . . .
19,293 91
" 29, "
50
Bajruenault, & Co. ....
8,600
44 44 44
51
Do. .
8,700
"
52
Do. .... .
8,800
4. 44 44
53
Do. .
8,336 70
.4 .4 44
54
Le Ray de Chaumont.
27,000
44 4. "
55
Do.
27,000
44 44 4.
56
Do. ....
27,000
44 44 '4
57
Do. ....
27,054 73
44 44 "
58
Stephen Dutilh. ....
3,951 69
44 4. 44
59
John Blagge, ....
66,000
44 4. "
60
Do. ....
64,000
44 44 44
61
Do. .....
130,000
4 4 44 <4
62
Do. .....
130,000
44 <4 44
63
Do. ....
133,480 43
<4 44 44
64
Smith and Ridgway, ....
31.730 04
44 44 44
65
Do. .
20,000
44 4. i'
66
Do. . . - . ■ .
51,000
4 4 44 44
67
Do. .
51,000
44 44 44
68
Do. .
51,000
44 44 44
73
Fen wick Mason & Co.
25,000
44 44 44
74
Do. .
25.000
44 44 44
75
Do. .
24, 000
(. 44 ii
76
Do. .
25.987 11
44 44 44
77
Murray and Mumford.
4,000
44 44 44
78
Do. .
4,000
<l 4. 44
79
Do. .... .
5,431 75
44 44
80
Do. . . .
4.000
44 44 44
81
Holmes and Chequier,
19,000
44 44 44
82
Do. .
19,000
44 44 44
83
Do. .
19,000
44 44 '4
84
Do. .
19,453 81
44 44 4<
85
Barthelemy Cabarrus,
4,000
4( 44 44
86
Do. ....
4,517 29
188
FINANCE.
[1806.
List — Continued.
DATE OF BILLS.
May 29, 1805,
30,
June 4,
NO. OF
BILLS.
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
IN WHOSE FAVOR DRAWN.
James C. Mountflorence, transferree of Daniel Hedges.
Do. .
Felix Helies, transferree of Charles Rieault,
Do. do.
Do. do.
Do. do.
James C. Mountflorence, transferree of Anthony Butler,
Do.
Peter Gilman,
Do.
Do. . . .
Do. . .
Peter Gilman,
Joseph White and Robert Stone,
Do. do.
Do. do. .
Christian Mayer, representing Valck and Co.
Do. do.
Do. do.
Do. do.
Joseph White and Robert Stone,
Joseph White and William Kimball,
Bruneau,
Louis Honore Guerlain,
Do.
Do.
Do.
Lorin,
Do.
Do. ...
Do. ...
Joshua Orne, representing Wm. R. Lee, Jos. Wilson, and Jos. Sewall
Do. do.
Do. do.
Do. do.
Do. do.
James Swan,
Do.
Do.
Do.
David Tilden.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Joshua Orne, representing Samuel Smith,
do,
do
do
do
Do. do.
Do. do.
Moses Myers,
Do. do
Do. do.
Do. do.
John Marrast,
Do.
Do.
Do.
Jacob Shoemaker,
Do.
Do.
Do.
Paul R. Randal.
Do.
Do,
Do
Ann Burrows and Jos
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
Vansise, administrators of the
do.
ianiMcCreery,
Do. do.
Dennis Lamy,
Do.
Do.
Do. transferree of W
W'illiam Duncan,
Do.
Do.
Do. .
John Endicott,
Nicholas Broughton, William R. Lee, and
John Plankinhorn,
Do.
Do.
Do.
Samuel Derby,
Do. . . .
John Johnson,
do
William
do
do,
do
do
late John Burrows
Lee,
AMOUNT.
Francs. Centim.
28
68
40
50
52
47
4,589
4,000
4,000
3.467
3,000
3,000
1,351
1,304
12,500
12,600
25,000
25,000
25,218 78
5,000
5,000
4,615 95
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,673 42
5,000
2,725
2,203
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,541
44,000
44.000
44,000
43,972 50
30,000
30,000
32,749 38
16,769 50
16,769 50
13,391 73
12,000
11,000
11,000
27,000
28,000
26,000
26,159 53
12,000
12,000
13,766 40
51,000
54,000
54,000
57,818
14,000
15,000
15,000
14,367
16,000
16,000
16,000
17,988
13,000
12,000
14,000
12,004 68
10,000
4,271
54
19
07
71
7,000
7,000
7,085
2,830
9,341
9,000
9,000
9,000
6,929
10,912 58
10,630 03
10,000
12,000
11,000
5,388
12,000
878
10
58
01
10
89
59
1806.]
PAYMENTS UNDER FRENCH CONVENTION.
189
LIST — Continued.
DATE OY BILLS.
June 4, 1805,
4,
13,
NO OP
BILLS.
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
251
IBT WHOSE KATOK DIIAWN.
James Gambler,
Robert Mickle,
Do. ... .
Mary Motley, administratrix of Alexander Motley,
Fenwick Macon &, Co.
Anthony Laussat,
Stephen Girard,
Do. . .
Do. ....
Michael O'Mealy, transferree of John Holmes,
Do. do. do.
Do. do. do.
Do. do. do.
Samuel Watt,
Thomas Ogier, transferree of Thomas Wallace,
Do. do. do.
Do. do. do.
Do. do. do.
Richard H. Wilcocks, executor of John Wilcocks,
Do. do. do.
Do. do. do.
Do. do. do.
Samuel Aborn and James Rhodes,
Watson and Paul,
Samuel Toplift'and Ebenezer Gay,
Pratt and Kintzing,
John Dunlap and Thomas Irving,
Do. do.
Do. do.
Do. do.
Do. do.
Tunno and Cox, and Miller and Robertson,
Jacob Siioemaker,
Do. ... .
Do. . . .
Do. transferree of Andrew Summers, jun.
Do. do.
Do. do.
Do. do. .
Henry Pratt, for himself, and as administrator of Fred. W
Wm. Decker & Co., Harper & Snowden, and James King
Do. do.
Do. do.
Do. do. . .
James Ash, for himself, and as administrator of James Craig, Robeson
and Paul. Ann Carhart, administratrix of \Mlliam Carhart, and Jos
Higbee, transferree of P. Hunt,
Do. do.
Do. do.
Do. do.
William Glover, and John Tittermary and Sons,
Sterman
Do
Do.
Do.
James Robinson
Do.
Do.
James Robinson
do.
do.
do.
administrator of Timothy Gay,
do. do.
do. do.
administrator of Timothy Gay, .
Daniel Jackson, Charles Jackson, William Sturtivant. and Lucy Mar-
cv, administratrix of Stephen Marcy, .
"Do.
Ebenezer Parsons, . . . .
William Patterson,.
Do. ....
Stephen Higginson and William Parsons, .
Do. Do. .
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Abner sVood, . . . .
Do. ....
Deborah Stewart, executrix of General Walter Stewart,
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Do. Do. .
Ephraim Kendall and Jonathan IngersoU, administrator of Philip Ham
mond,jun. ....
Benjamin Wilson. ....
Will am Retts, ....
25 ft
AMOnST.
Francs. Centim.
14,394 20
6,495 93
13,000
2,762 64
5,925
1,869 25
9,915 74
11,706 28
10,276 48
11,578 20
10,000
10,000
10,000
8.558 67
6,225 33
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,202 93
5,000
5,000
5,000
6,136 33
11,636 95
8,695 54
11,377 98
19,000
19,000
19,000
15,830 74
5,400
6,423
18,714 55
20,000
20,361 27
14,269 30
14,000
13,000
13,000
41,000
41,000
41,000
43,870
45
35,000
35,000
35,000
37,377
7,909
80
04
7,000
8,000
8,100
7,000
7,000
8,000
8,504
08
4,958
19
13,000
12,109
92
5,823
64
6,075
2.3,000
22,000
15
00
22,000
00
22,914
35
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,117
5,380
73
20
12,000
6,736
5,000
5,000
77
5,000
6,064 87
8,518 58
5,609 80
190
FINANCE.
[1806.
LIST — Continued.
DATE OF BILLS.
June 13, 1805.
n
it
8,
13,
it
10,
n "
NO. OF
BILLS.
5.
252
i
253
(
254
i
255
i
256
b
257
U
258
;
259
U
260
»i>
261
ik
262
ii
263
ii
264
i^
265
ki
266
**
267
;(
•268
ifc
269
44
270
44
271
k4
272
•>4
274
b4
275
44
276
44
277
44
278
^*
279
4(
280
4h
281
44
282
4b
283
( •
284
4b
285
44
286
4b
287
44
288
44
289
44
290
44
291
44
292
44
293
4(
294
44
295
4»
296
bb
297
4 4
298
b4
299
4 4
300
b4
301
4b
302
fcb
303
4b
304
44
305
%4
306
%4
307
b4
308
44
309
(4
310
44
311
44
312
4b
313
b4
315
4b
316
44
317
b4
318
44
319
44
320
44
321
4b
322
44
323
b4
324
4b
325
'•
326
4b
327
b4
328
44
329
44
330
4*
331
4 >
332
4b
333
44
334
IN WHOSE FAVOR DRAWN.
William Betts,
Do. . . •
Do. . .
David Spear, . . •
William Prestman and Abraham M'Causland,
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Nathaniel West,
Robert Patton, traiisferree of Joshua Barney,
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
Richard Salter and James Sheafe,
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
John Carrere and William Wyse,
Joshua Orne, representing Joseph Howard, .
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
John Carrere and William Wyse,
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
George Frost Blunt,
Jonathan Titcomb,
Do.
Do.
Do.
Henry Hodge,
Do.
Do.
Do.
John Leaniy,
Do.
Do.
Do.
John Peters,
Petit and Bayard, ,
Do.
Do.
Do.
George Dunham,
Ludwig Dupasquier, .
William Bell, Joseph Bell, and Joseph Watson.
Ludwig Dupasquier,
Do.
Do. . . .
Baguenault and Co. transferrees of James Swan,
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
Michael O'Mealy, transferree of James Swan,
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
Perregaux and Co. .
Do. . .
Do. . . .
Do. . .
Luke Callaghan, transferree of William Thaller,
Chaubry de la Roche, transferree of Judas Hayes,
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
Michael O'Mealy, transferree of James Swan,
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
Edward Staples, for himself, and as administrator ot Thomas Adams,
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
J. Audenet & Co. and Wilhem and Jan Willink,
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Michael O'Mealy, transferree of John Holmes,
Do. do. Do.
Do. do. Do.
AMOUNT.
Francs. Centim.
08
6,000
6,000
6,000
9,388 87
19,917 04
19,000
19,000
20,500
5,472 59
13,589 04
13,000
12,000
12,000
19,908 88
19,000
19,000
19,000
9,698
26,000
26,000
26,000
36,368 92
9,000
9,000
9,000
10,744 60
21,000
21,000
21,000
20,932 38
7,000
8,000
7,000
7,174 62
16,446 30
15,000
15,000
15,000
2,637
58,728
56,000
55,000
57,853
3,338
19,000
5,447
19,000
19,000
18,549 98
8,000
8,000
8,000
9,290 60
51,000
51,000
51,000
54,774 40
8,000
8,000
8,000
8,644 29
7,798 10
7,000
7,000
7,000
6,714 69
40,000
40,000
40,000
41,691
8,000
9,000
8,000
9,633
75,000
75,000
75,000
65,050
10,000
10,000
10.000
77
10
68
15
55
33
75
1806.1
PAYMENTS UNDER FRENC H^ C ONVENTION.
191
LIST — Continued.
1
AMOUNT.
DATE
OB' BILLS.
NO. OF
BILLS.
IN WHOSE FAVOR DRAWN.
Francs. Centiin.
June
19,
1805,
335
Michael O'Mealy, transfenee of John Holmes,
11,295 10
ii
(fa
fa<
336
Elias John Rowe, administrator of John liow, and Hannah Davis, ad-
ministratrix of Estiphalet Davis,
5,000
a
fafa
fafa
337
Do.
a
6,000
a
(fa
fafa
338
Do.
5,000
a
i(
fafa
339
Do.
6,028 72
a
((
fafa
340
John Marsden Pintard,
11,893 80
a
27,
fafa
341
Joseph Russel. Jan.
9,000
a
((
(fa
342
Do.
9,000
((
c(
fafa
343
Do.
9,000
((
((
((
344
Do.
8,764 79
((
((
fafa
349
Patrick Hogan,
8,745 74
a
C(
fafa
350
Wheaton and Tisdale,
5,846 10
ii
Ifa
fafa
351
Do. Do.
12,000
((
((
fafa
352
Do. Do.
5,295 23
('
((
fafa
353
Do. Do.
12,000
a
b(
fafa
352
Samuel and John Smith,
12,461 77
a
21,
fafa
360
Henry Lawrence Waddell,
150,000
a
((
fafa
361
Do.
150,000
t(
((
fa(
362
Do.
150,000
a
((
(fa
363
Do.
65,000
a
((
((
364
Do.
10,000
n
((
(fa
364
Do.
10,000
a
((
(fa
364
Do.
13,000
11
«
(fa
365
Do
20,000
a
((
fafa
365
Do.
10,000
it,
((
fafa
366
Do.
10,000
a
((
fafa
367
Do.
8,000
a
((
fafa
368
Do.
5,142 95
n
((
fafa
375
Joseph Russel,
3,062
it
((
fafa
376
Do.
13,000
i'
(fa
(fa
377
Do.
15,000
(i
fafa
fafa
378
Do.
15,000
((
fafa
fa(
379
Nathaniel Fellows,
11,000
((
fafa
fat
380
Do.
12,000
a
(fa
fafa
381
Do.
12,000
fa*
(fa
fafa
382
Do.
11,570 17
('
fa.
fafa
383
Fenwick Mason & Co. .
7,910 03
t>
fa(
(fa
384
Governeur and Kemble,
22,000
((
fafa
fafa
385
Do.
22,000
(«
fa(
fafa
386
Do.
22,000
((
fa(
fafa
387
Do.
21,744 27
a
fafa
fafa
388
Joseph White and Andrew Dunlap,
6,531 48
ti,
fafa
fafa
389
Anthony Butler,
7,726 50
a
fa.
fafa
394
Titus Wells,
3,467 92
a
(fa
fafa
395
James Swan,
5,650 75
<,i>
(fa
fafa
396
Do.
10,000
a
fafa
fafa
397
Samuel Hatch,
9,247 45
a
((
fafa
398
James Swan, tnansferree of John C. Jones,
18,000
fafa
(fa
fafa
399
Do. do. do.
18,000
(>
fafa
fafa
400
Do. do. do.
18,000
(fa
(fa
fafa
401
Do. do. do.
18,304 80
fafa
(fa
fa.
403
Lawrence Vial,
13,790 89
fafa
(.
.fa
404
James Swan,
43,000
a
fa fa
.fa
405
Do.
108,000
fafa
(fa
fafa
406
Do.
24,722
ifa
((
fafa
407
Do.
109,000
(fa
((
(fa
409
Joseph Russell,
16,191 33
fafa
27,
((
412
Joseph Young, Jr.
8,420 33
fafa
(fa
fafa
413
Samuel Lewis,
7,000
(fa
(fa
fafa
414
Do.
7,000
fafa
(fa
fafa
415
Do.
6,000
(fa
(fa
fafa
416
Do.
6,833
(fa
((
fafa
417
Gross Davillier & Co. .
5,662 83
fafa
fafa
fafa
429
Joseph Fenwick,
16,422 58
fafa
(fa
fafa
420
Do.
16,000
(fa
fafa
fafa
421
Do.
12,900 52
fafa
fat
(fa
422
Do.
16,000
(fa
19,
((
423
James Swan,
50,000
fa.
fafa
(fa
424
Do.
45,000
(fa
((
(fa
425
Do.
30,000
(fa
(fa
fafa
426
Do.
61,000
fafa
fafa
fafa
427
Do.
59,000
(fa
(fa
fafa
428
Do.
51,000
i(
fa(
fafa
429
Do.
57,000
(fa
fafa
fafa
430
Do.
20,241 05
(fa
27,
.fa
431
James Barry,
80,000
(fa
(fa
fafa
432
Do.
70,000
ifa
(fa
fafa
433
Do.
80,000
Cfa
(fa
fafa
434
Do.
50,000
fafa
fafa
fafa
435
Do.
20,000
fa.
(fa
fafa
436
Joshua Barney,
30,000
fafa
fafa
fafa
437
Do.
30,000
192
FINANCE.
LI 806.
LIST — Continued.
1
AMOUNT.
OF BILLS.
NO. OF
IN WHOSE FAVOR DRAWN.
DATE
BILLS.
Francs. Centim.
June
27, 1805,
438
Josliua Barney, . •
80,000
44
44
44
439
Do.
• 1
40,000
44
44
44
440
Do.
80,000
44
44
44
441
Do.
40,000
44
44
44
442
Benton and Hall,
36,000
44
44
44
443
Do.
25,000
(4
44
44
444
Do.
36,000
44
44
44
445
Do. ....
37,331 61
July
30,
44
44G
Margaret Dorothy Schutt, widow and executrix of Caspard Christian
Schutt, .....
38,500
44
44
44
447
Do. do. do. do. do.
38,500
44
44
44
448
Do. do. do. do. do.
38,500
44
4fc
44
449
Do. do. do. do. do.
38,864
44
44
h4
450
Jacob Shoemaker, transferree of Britton and Massey, and Andrew
Summers, Jr. .....
5,500
44
44
44
451
Do. do. do. do. do.
5,500
44
44
44
452
Do. do. do. do. do.
5,500
44
44
44
453
Do. do. do. do. do.
5,581 10
44
44
44
454
Edward Carrol, .....
18,623 08
44
44
44
455
Do.
20,000
44
it
44
456
Do.
20,000
4.
44
44
457
Do.
20,000
44
44
44
458
Israel Thorndike,
13,842
44
44
44
459
Do.
14,000
44
44
44
460
Do.
14,000
44
44
44
461
Do.
14,000
44
44
44
458
Benjamin and Samuel Lovett,
10,226
44
44
44
459
Do.
11,000
44
44
44
460
Do.
11,000
44
14
44
461
Do.
11,000
44
44
44
462
John Buffington, Joseph Sprauge, and Joseph Sprauge, Jr.
54,394 02
44
44
44
463
Do. do. do.
55,000
44
44
44
464
Do. do. do.
55,000
44
44
44
465
Do. do. do.
55,000
August 4.
it
466
Fielder Dorset, captain of the Patuxent Planter,
4,563 99
44^
44
44
467
William Springer, captain of the ship Hannah,
3,079 36
44
3,
4c
468
Moses Brown, . . .
5,963 92
44
44'
44
469
Amasa Davis, and Stephen Rawson surviving partner of the house of
Rawson and Davenport, ....
4,846 18
44
(4
44
470
Do. do. do. do. do.
4,500
44
44
44
471
Do. do. do. do. do.
4,500
44
44
44
472
Do. do. do. do. do.
4,500
44
4,
44
473
William Thompson, surviving partner of the house of Thompson &Co.
18,798 09
«4
44
44
474
Do. do. do. do. do.
19,000
44
41
«4
475
Do. do. do. do. do.
19,000
14
44
44
476
Do. do. do. do. do.
19,000
<4
44
«4
477
Thomas Payne, .....
6,622
44
4(
44
478
Do.
7,000
44
44
4b
479
Do. ...
7,000
44
44
44
480
Do. ...
7,000
44
44
"
481
David Thompson, supercargo of the Oneida, .
74,777 60
44
44
44
482
Do. do. do.
75,000
44
44
44
483
Do. do. do.
75,000
44
44
44
484
Do. do. do.
75,000
44
44
44
485
Thomas Cutts, Jr. captain of the Minerva,
3,402 69
44
44
t4
486
Do. do. do.
4,000
44
44
44
487
Do. do. do.
4,000
44
44
44
488
Do. do. do.
4,000
44
44
44
489
Paul Siemen,
6,491 07
44
<4
44
490
Do.
5,000
44
44
44
491
Do.
5,000
44
44
44
492
Do.
5,000
44
5,
4.
493
Do.
4,742
July
30,
44
494
Siettee la Rousselliere,
6,612 53
44'
44'
44
495
Stephen Girard,
3,400 40
44
44
44
496
Do.
3,500
44
44
44
497
Do.
3,500
44
44
44
498
Do.
3,500
14
44
44
499
Paul Bentalou, transferree of James Monroe,
3,878 90
44
44
44
500
Do do do
3,700
44
44
((
501
Do do do
3,700
44
44
44
502
Do do do
3,700
14
44
44
503
Jeffrey and Russell,
4,048 75
44
44
44
504
Do
3,505 63
44
44
44
505
Stewart and Plunket, .
12,752 27
44
44
44
506
Do
13,000
44
44
14
507
Do
13,000
44
44
44
508
Do
13,000
44
44
44
509
Edward Hall,
3,232 29
44
44
44
510
Do '
4,000
4.
4(
44
511
Do
4,000
44
44
44
512
Do
4,000
44
4(
44
513
Denton and Hall,
4,147 32
44
(4
44
514
John Pettingel and Leonard Smith
)
4,552 50
J 806.]
PAYMENTS UNDER FRENCH CONVENTION.
193
LIST — Continued.
DATE OF BILLS-
July 30, 1805,
6h 4( ^i
!• it H
August 6, "
Sept.
16,
2,
Aug. 16,
Sept. 2,
3,
2,
Aug.
4b
16,
44
46
it
Sept.
2,
3,
<4
NO. OF
BILLS.
515
516
517
518
519
520
521
522
523
524
525
526
527
529
530
531
533
534
535
536
537
538
539
548
549
550
551
552
553
554
555
556
557
558
559
560
561
562
563
564
565
566
567
569
570
571
572
573
574
575
576
577
578
579
580
581
582
583
584
IN WHOSE FAVOR DKAWV.
John Pettingel and Leonard Smith,
Do do
Do do . .
Benjamin Beale, transferree of Zebedee Ferry,
James Hemphill, late supercargo of the ship Sally,
Do ...
Do ...
Do ...
John Steinmetx and John Brinton, executors of the estate of the late
John Steinmetz,
Do do do
Do do do
Do do do
Alexr. Black, late master of the brig Samuel, of Providence.
Thomas Arnold and the widow of Patience Arnold, adm'rs of the estate
of Welcome Arnold and Gibbsand Channing,
Do do do .
Do do do .
Solomon Cook, late master of the schooner Sea Flower,
Do do
Do do
James Swan,
Do
Do
Do
Otis and Mackay,
Do
Do
Do
Delessert & Co., transferees of Seaton and Maitland,
Do do do
Do do do
Do do do .
George Ellis, surviving partner of the house of G. & Ths. Ellis,
Do do do .
Do do do
Do do do
Clement and Taylor, (for the Phoebe, Smith) .
Do do
Do do
Do do
Do (for the Nancy, Davidson,)
Do do
Do do
Do do
James Brian, for account of Isaac
drew Morris,
Do do
Do do
Do do
Hendrickson, John Way, and Au
do
do
do
of th
John Miller, Jr., Thomas Mifflin, and Hugh Ely, administrators
estate of Philip Care and Thomas Horton, .
Do do do
Do do do
Do do do
LeRay de Chaumont, in right of James Barry, (by a judgment)
Do do do
Do do do
James Barry,
Do ....
Do . .
Do
John Ciaig, Charles Heatly, David Lenox, James Boland, John Holker
and M. O'Mealy, executors of M. M. O'Brien, or either of them.
585
Do
586
Do
577
Do
588
Richard Beard,
593
David Stewart and Sons,
594
Do
595
Do
596
Do
597
Do
598
Do
599
Do
600
Do
601
Nicklin and Griffith, .
603
Do.
604
Do.
605
Do.
606
Do.
AMOUNT.
Francs. Centim.
5,000
5,000
5,000
3,280 73
63.000
63,000
63,000
61,849 33
9,006 25
10,000
10,000
10,000
8,126 90
9,000
9,000
10,244 14
8,000
8,000
9,143 47
14,500
12,750
16,250
14,726
8,500
8,500
8,500
9,323 21
8.267 18
8,500
8,500
8,500
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,321 04
10,500
10,500
10,500
11,085 80
3,000
3,000
3,000
2,798 70
9,273 38
10,000
10,000
10,000
2.268 97
3,000
3,000
3,000
7,000
7,000
6,903 64
7,000
7,000
7,000
7,160 34
30,500
24,400 79
30,500
30,502 23'
7,939 50
33,270
35,000
35,000
35,000
3,712
3,700
3,700
3,700
18,264 65
52,303 10
75,000
75,000
75,000
40
50
19^
F I N A y C E.
[1806.
LIST— Continued.
DATE OF BILLS.
«ept. .3. 1S05.
18. '•
•• 24.
October 9.
NO. OF
BILLS.
607
60S
609
610
611
612
613
614
615
616
619
6^0
6-21
6 -J -J
6-23
624
625
626
627
628
628
6-29
630
631
632
633
334
635
636
637
639
640
641
642
643
648
649
650
651
652
653
654
655
656
657
658
659
660
661
662
663
664
665
666
667
668
669
670
679
680
681
682
686
687
638
689
690
691
692
713
714
715
716
717
IV WHOSE FAVOR DRAWN.
Joseph Bui**on.
Do.
Do.
Do.
David H. Cunningham, as owner of the ship America, embargoed at
Bordeaux. ....
Do. do. do.
Do. do. do.
Da do. do.
J. I^aureus. transferree of Robert Lee. as master of the ship Richmond
embargoed at Bordeaux.
Do. do. do.
Joseph Fenmck, for the Maryland. Captain Speke. embargoed at Bor
deaux. . . . . . ^ .
Do. dp. do.
Do. do. do.
Do. do. do.
Steplien Girard. as owner of the Good Friends, embargoed at Bordeaux
Do. do. do.
Do. do. do.
Do. do. do.
Joseph Russell, jr. owner of the ship Fame. Captain Coleman
Fulwar Skipwith. .....
Do. . . . . ,
Isaiali .Snow, as master and owner of the Industry. .
Do. do. . " .
Do. do. ...
Do. do. ...
Jacob Shoemaker and Jacob Baker, administrators or transferrees of
John Swanwick. .....
Do. do. do.
Do. do. do.
Do. _ do. do.
Abraliam Wirt, transfeiree of Mathias Keely and Constant Xorthon,
Ann Carhart and Joseph Brown.
Do. do.
Do. do. ...
Do. do. ...
^\illiam Pote, as master of the Columbia, embargoed at Bordeaux.
"\^ illiam Russell, as master and owner of the schooner Hannah, embar
goed at Bordeaux
Do. do. da
Do. do. do
t
do.
do
representative of Thomas Davis
do. F. Bradbury.
Do.
Fulwar Skipwith
Yellot. Oliver, and Thompson
Do.
Do.
Do.
Fulwar Skipwith
Do.
Thomas Xasli.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Fulwar Skipwith.
Do.
Do.
Do.
John R. Livingston,
Do.
Do.
Do.
Smith and Buchanan
Do.
Do.
Do.
Schweighauser and Dobi
Thomas Keown
Peter Dallarde.
Daniel Sargent,
Do.
Magagnos. (widow) tran
William Mackay, for h
deceased, ....
, survinng partner of the house of W
ee, representing John Willis,
sferree of Benjamin Conner,
mself, and a^ administrator of Joseph
Joseph Sim
Sims,
Do.
Do.
Do.
John Thompson
do.
do.
do.
do
do
do.
Hussey,
oodrop and JosejJi
AMOUNT.
"Francs. Centim.
10.000
10.000
10.000
11,446 42
7,987 So
8.000
8.000
8,000
2.790
2.800
39
34
92
60
8.500
8,500
8.500
9.162
8,000
8.000
8.000
8.242
1,137
6,696 93
352 50
6.000
6.000
6.000
6.253
10.472 72
11.000
11.000
11.000
5.684 10
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.141 52
4,914 94
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.941
720
34.000
34.000
34.000
24.302 95
5.306 45
670
2,000
2,000
2.000
2.252
5.600
5,600
5,600
5,930
100,000
100,000
100.000
] 00.000
17.000
16.000
16.000
17.994
32,967
10.435
7.585
7,233
8,000
11,055 42
19
92
59
U
73
50
12
14
53
10,220 98
10,000
10,000
10.000
10,009 60
5,700
1806.]
PAYMENTS UNDER FRENCH CONVENTION,
195
LIST— Continued.
AMOUNT.
DAT
E OF
BILLS.
NO. OF
BILLS.
I\ WHOSE FAVOR DRAWN.
Francs. Centim.
Oct.
%
1805,
718
John Thompson, -----
5,700
ii
4k
ii
719
Do. - - - - -
5,700
ki
44
(k
720
Do. - - - -
5,965 14
(4
4k
41.
721
John Sheafe, - _ . - -
3,035 53
a
4k
4b
722
James Sheafe, "''"."
3,035 53
(4
kk
'*
724
William H. Sargeant, owner of the schooner Sans-Souci. embargoed at
Bordeaux, - - - - -
9,605 08
4«
44
a
733
Thomas Morris, - . - - .
5,300
ik
4»
a
734
Do. . - - . .
5,300
44
44
h4
735
Do. - - - - -
5,300
44
44
1.4
736
Do. - - - -
5,395
4k
kk
44
737
Sedi Barton, -----
3,000
ik
i.k
44
738
Do. -----
3,000
kk
kk
4b
739
Do. . - - . -
3,000
t4
4k
44
740
Do. -----
3,345 19
44
(k
44
741
Edward Staples, administrator of the estate of Thomas Adams, owner
of the brig Diana, embargoed at Bordeaux,
6,807 82
44
44
<4
742
Nathaniel Fellows, owner of the ship the Genet, embargoed at Bordeaux,
6,589 05
4»
4k
it
743
John O'Brien, owner of the ship Hibernia, embargoed at Bordeaux,
2,800
4h
4k
4b
744
Do. do. do. -
2,800
<k
kk
4b
745
Do. do. do. -
2,800
4b
4k
44
746
Do. do. do.
2,820 48
fck
k4
44
747
Lemuel Weeks, Daniel Tucker, and Ebenezer Mayo, owners of the
ship Merchant, embargoed at Bordeaux,
4,500
4k
kk
4a
748
Do. do. do. - . -
4,500
fc»
44
4b
749
Do. do. do.
4,500
4k
44
44
750
Do. do. do.
4,561 88
44
k4
4b
751
Sarah Fox, Andrew Titcoinb, and Rebecca Titcomb,
5,600
44
4k
4b
752
Do. do. do.
5,600
kk
kb
44
753
Do. do. do.
5,600
44
i4
44
754
Do. do. do. -
5,828 95
4k
kk
b4
759
Henry Lawrence Waddell,
12,000
tk
kk
b«
760
Do. - - . -
10,000
fck
4k
bb
761
Do. - . - -
10,000
*•
kk
4b
762
Do. - - -
8,000
k4
kk
4a
763
Do. - - - -
5,000
44
kk
44
764
Do. - . . -
5,000
k4
kk
44
766
Do. - -
40,000
4k
k k
aa
767
Do. ... -
50,000
kk
kk
a 4
768
Do. - - - -
50,000
Nov.
7,
bb
782
Matthew Bridge, proprietor of the Ruby,
4,500
kk
kk
bb
783
Do. do. do. -
4,500
44
■ k
bb
784
Do. do. do. -
4,500
k»
kk
4b
785
Do. do. do. -
4,719 19
44
44
ab
786
Robert Ralston, - - - - -
5.800
Ik
4k
b4
787
Do. . - . - -
5,800
4»
k4
44
788
Do. - - - „ -
5,800
4
44
44
789
Do. - - - - -
5,818 43
14
44
44
790
Christian Hart, - - . - -
5,330
kk
25,
44
837
Gould Hoyt and John Tom, - . - -
10,600
4k
ih
44
838
Do. do. - - - -
10,600
4k
^b
b4
839
Do. do. - - - -
10,600
*■
(4
840
Do. do. -
Francs,
10,872 40
13,450,608 07
— ■ :
Bills, for thefolloiving sums, are stated in the list forwarded by Mr. Jlrmstrong, on the 3d of July, 1805,j/o have
been drawn, but have not yet been presented at the Treasury.
Peter Torris, (part of the bills drawn in his name) -
Bickley and Clark, - . - -
Joshua Orne, respecting Samuel Smith, (part of the claim)
Do. respecting Joseph Howard, (part)
Peter Gil man, (part)
Dennis Lamy, (part) - - .
Mallebay and Durand, - - -
James Swan, (part)
Perregaux and Co. - - - _
Anthony Butler, - - . .
Do. - - - -
William Morgan, - - - .
Edward Dunant, - - - -
Verenock and Cockle and Ebenezer Thayer,
J. G. Clark, ... -
276,827 13
43,180 92
12,000 00
30,000 00
900 00
7,000 00
2,947 79
150.313 04
8,887 50
30,841 27
3,688 57
27.906 53
10,937 27
18,774 95
8,981 23
Francs, 633,186 19
19t)
FINANCE.
[1806.
Letters of advice for the following bills, drawn subsequent to the transmission of Mr. Jirmstrong^s list, above re-
ferred to, have been received, but the bills have not yet been presented at the Treasury.
Thomas Arnold and others, - - »
Solomon Cook, - - - -
Nicklin and Griffith, -
Scheweighauser and Dobree, representing John Willis,
9,000 00
8,000 00
4,433 25
32,000 00
32,000 00
32,000 00
Francs, 117,432 25
Amount oft'orty-four Bordeaux embargo cases, (a list of wliich was sent, on the 28th of February, to tlie
Committee of Ways and Means) for which Mr. Armstrong has advised that no bills will be drawn, in
consequence of a difference of opinion between him and the minister of the French treasury, as to
the names in wliich the bills ought to be drawn, - - - - - Francs, "02,998 97
Amountof bills presented at the treasury, per preceding list, . . _ . 13,450,608 07
Amount of bills drawn previous to 3d July, 1805, per Mr. Armstrong's lis^, which have not yet been
presented at the treasury, - - - - - - 633,186 19
Amount of bills drawn subsequent to 3d of July, 1805, of which we have received advice,
but which have not yet been presented at the treasury, - - - 117,432 25
750,618 44
Amount of Bordeaux embargo cases, for which bills are not to be drawn, - - . 702,998 97
Total amount of claims, of which advice has been received at the treasury, previous to March 11,
1806, - - - - - - - - Francs, 14,904,225 48
Sir:
Treasury Department, .ipril 3d, 1806.
A complete list of the bills drawn to the 14th day of January last, by the minister of the United States at Paris,
for claims under the convention of the 30th April, 1803, having been lately received, I have the honor to enclose a
list of ail such bills as were not included in that transmitted to the House of Representatives, on the 20th day of
i'/Iarch last.
1 have the iionor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
SupplemenUiry list of bills drawn by the minister plenipotentiary of the United States at Paris, for claims em-
braced by the Convention with the French republic, of ,9pril 30lh, 1803, 7iot included in the list transmitted to
Congress, on the 20lh of 3 far ch, 1806.
Date of vouchers issued
AMOUNT-
at the Fi
ench treasu-
IN WnOSE XAME DRAWX.
ry.
Francs.
June
20,
1805.
John Livingston,
36,080 44
toC
22,
,;
James Barry, (part)
-
-
49,063 93
August
8,
(4
Henry Jackson, - -
-
-
82,541 78
ii
U
••
James Vanuxem, - . -
-
_
23,517 20
a
ik
i*
John L. Boss.
-
-
4,017 70
it
4b
a
Executors of M. M. O'Brien, (part)
-
-
6,099 21
a
bfa
ii.
Ebenexer Stott and Co. and Thomas Edmonds,
-
-
79,846 37
September
2
ih
J. Laurens, transferree of Robert Lee. (part)
-
-
5,600 00
a
',
b.
Enoch Preble, - - -
-
-
28,631 24
b4
'.y
4;
Schweighauser and Dobrie,
-
-
171,369 65
a
a
46
Joshua Ofn, transferree of James V. Murray,
-
-
29,625 00
(.i'
21,
44
Abraham Sasportas, - - -
-
-
20,996 14
i.i
iC
44
William Price,
-'
-
15,983 78
ti
b»
4.
Jonathan Williams,
-
-
6,652 45
a
44
44
James Lindsay,
-
-
18,331 12
ti
4h'
"■
Hugh Stocker, . - ,
-
-
16,849 42
(i
4(
44
Abraham Sasportas,
-
-
7,780 92
il
it
44
E. H. Darby,
-
-
: 8,988 58
fc&
*i,
44
T. Norris, - - - -
-
-
4,498 27
w>
4.
4 4
William M'Cleod,
Henry L. Waddell, (part)
-
-
34,170 10
October
16,
••
-
-
10,000 00
»fc
"• ■
44
James and Jno. Sheafe, and Jno. Robertson, (par
t)
-
3,035 53
((
ik
k4
Rd. and Wm. Meade, transferrees of Geo. Meadt
,
-'
29,094 08
a
i.i
4 4
Thomas Dickenson, - - -
-
27,569 18
a
fcb
4 .
Frederick William Geycr,
-
-■
10,723 57
November
5,
4.
Josiah Savage, . . -
-
-
35,410 28
a
(. .
4(
Preble and Co.
-
-
13,896 10
a
,4
44
Abel Lunt, - - - -
-
-
260 70
((
a'
44
Edward Jones.
-
..
33,081 80
a
15,
4 ■
M- O'Mealy, transferree of James Swan, -
-
-
105,447 73
((
44
44
Theodore Peters,
-
.
9,637 68
a
44
4.
Wm. Rotch and Samuel liodnian.
-
-
19,275 39
(I
44
4.
Mr. Glassen, Danish consul.
-
-
27,547 45
a
44
44
George Bunker,
-
-
9,480 00
a
^4
4b
Summers and Brown, and Robert Hamilton,
-"
-
76,903 35
a
44
44
Thomas Pcarsall,
_
-
63,478 44
a
22,
44
Robert Sterry,
-
-
5,676 70
it
44
44
John Fabian Parrot, - . -
.
-
41,542 16
Ci
44
44
M. O'Mealy, transferree of John M'Fadon and Co
-
-
7,487 23
a
• 4
4b
John Strieker and Henry Payson. administrators of George
Sears,
50,634 00
a
44
44
M. O'Mealy, transferree of John M'Fadon and Co
-
17,392 07
1806.]
FOREIGN COINS.
197
Supplementary List — Continued.
Date of vouchers issued
at tlie French Treasury.
November 22, 1805,
December 27, "
kk ii
January
31,
14, 1806.
i^ 4b
William and Ebenexer Craft,
M. O'Mealy, transterree of James V. Murray,
Daniel Bickley, ....
Robert Gilmor, transferree of James Reed,
Nalbro Fra/.ier, administrator of Jolin Hartacli,
M. O'Mealy, transferree of Josli. Barney,
Ditto, do. Ditto,
Ditto, do. Ditto,
Ditto, do. Jos- Sands, -
Duranton, administrator of P. Duverger, - '
James M'Duracb and Co.
M. O'Mealy, transferree of Benjn. Jenne,
Ditto, do. James Swan, -
H. L. J. Roques, trustee of Bush's creditors,
William Colley,
Hubert and Michallerie,
C. M. Doyen,
Benjamin Lane,
Maria Theresa Kempflin,
P. Bentalou, representative of J. Barney,
Francs.
Francs.
31,296 99
62,382 35
1,909 83
11,069 74
11,711 93
122,526 45
20,422 59
32,336 96
112,722 75
15.308 13
12,270 97
176,057 83
.355,441 45
124,812 70
1,545 15
16,140 15
10.200 10
5,100 04
22,190 0 0
70,000 0 0
^,466, 962 85
The list containing the above bills was received at the treasury, March 28th, 1806. The whole amount of bills
drawn prior to the 15th January, 1806, is stated by Mr. Armstrong to have been Francs, 16,668.191 90.
[Note.— See No. 253. ]
9th Congress.]
No. 250.
[1st S
ESSION.
FOREIGN COINS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, MARCH 26, 1806.
Mr.
Anderson, from the committee to whom was referred the bill, passed by the House of Representatives, to repeal
so much of the act, entitled "An act regulating foreign coins, and for other purposes,'' as is contained in the se-
cond section thereof, reported:
That they find, by the law aforesaid, which passed on the 9th day of February, 1793. in the first section thereof
certain foreign coins are made a legal tender, at the rates therein specified. Tiie said first section closes witli these
words, vi/.: "But no foreign coin that may have been, or shall be. issued subsequent to the 1st of January, 1792, shall
be a tender as aforesaid, until samples thereof shall have been found, by assay at the mint of the United States, to be
ctmformable to the respective standards required, and proclamation thereof shall have been made by the President
of the United States."
The second section of the same law (a repeal of which section is contemplated by the bill referred to the com-
mittee) is in the following words, viz: "That, at the expiration of three years next ensuing, the time when the coin-
age of gold and silver, agreeably to the act. entitled 'An act establishing a mint, and regulating the coins of the
United States,' shall commence at the mint of the United States, (which time shall be announced by the proclama-
tion of the President of the United States) all foreign gold coins, and all foreign silver coins, except Spanish milled
dollars, and parts of such dollars, shall cease to be a legal tender as aforesaid."
The committee find that, in consequence of the operations of the mint having commenced, the President of the
United States did. by iiis proclamation, dated the 22d day of July, 1797, announce the same, pursuant to the direc-
tions contained in said second section, and did thereby give notice that, in confoimity with said law, all foreign sil-
ver coins, except Spanish milled dollars and parts of such dollars, would cease to pass current as money, within the
United States, and to be a legal tender for the payment of any debts or tlemands, after the 15th day of October then
next, and that all foreign gold coins would cease to be a tender as aforesaid, after the 31st daj' of July, in the
year 1798.
The committee find that no proclamation has ever been made by the President of the United States, upon the
subject of foreign coins which may have issued since January 1st, 1792, as contemplated by the first section of the
act aforesaid; nor does it appear that any assay of such coins has been made at the mint of tlie United States.
The committee find that, on the 1st day of February, 1798, Congress passed an act, supplementary to the act. enti-
tled "An act regulating foreign coins, and for other purposes" in tlie words following, viz: "That the second section
of an act. entitled 'An act regulating foreign coins, and for other purposes,' be. and the same Is hereby, suspended,
for and during the space of three years, from and after the 1st day of January, 1798, and until the end of the next
session of Congress thereafter; during which time the said gold and silver coins shall be and continue a legal tender,
as is provided in and by the first section of the act aforesaid; and that the same coins shall tliereafter cease to be
such tender."
On the 30th of April, 1802, Congress passed an act to suspend, in part, the act, entitled "An act regulating for-
eign coins, and for other purposes," in the words following, viz: '"That so much of the act, entitled "An act for regu-
lating foreign coins, and for other purposes,' as is contained within the second section tliereof, be, and tlie same
hereby is, suspended, for and during the space of three years, from and after the end of the present session of Con-
gress." That session of Congress, tlie committee find, was closed, and at an end, on the 3d day of May, 1802.
By placing in one view all the laws upon the subject of foreign coins, it appears that, if tlie first section of the
law upon that subject were now in force, no foreign coin whatever, which has issued subsequent to the 1st of Janu-
ary, 1792, is current money or a legal tender — not even Spanish milled dollars and parts of such dollars, unless by
force of the second section of the same law; which, if suspended or repealed, will throw out of circulation almost
the whole of Spanish dollars and parts of dollars, as but few pieces of those, or of any other foreign coins of a prior
date to January. 1792, are in circulation. But. when we consider the act passed on "the 1st day of February, 1798,
as not only suspending the operation of the second section of the act regulating foreign coins, bni positively enact-
26 ft
198 FINANCE. [1806.
s
inp- that all the foreign coins, mentioned in the first section thereof, shall, at tlie end of the next session of Congress,
after three years from the 1st day of January, 1798, cease to be a tender, it will be discerned that the first section
■stands completely repealed, as it respects the legal tender of foreign coins: for the act of the 30th of April, 1802,
suspends the operation of the second section only of said act, without reviving the first section.
The lesal state of things in the United States, in respect to tiie currency of foreign coins, then, is as follows, viz:
From and after (he 3d day of May, 1802, (the end of the session of Congress mentioned in the act of February,
1798) no foreign coin whatever has been a legal tender, until 3d May, 1805. From the 3d May, 1805, (at which
time the last suspension of the second section of the law regulating foreign coins, expired) Spanish milled dollars,
and parts of such dollars, have been a legal tender.
With this view of the subject, which your committee believe is correct, they cannot discern the policy of repeal-
ing the second section of said act, as contemplated by the bill referred to them by the Senate. Were this bill to
pass, no money would be a legal tender to satisfy debts and demands in the United States, except the gold and sil-
ver coins which have issued from their mint. These coins, the committee believe, are not sutHcient in quantity and
value for a circulating medium, without t!ie aid of Spanish milled dollars and parts of such dollars.
But, since such great quantities of Spanish milled dollars have been exported, and are still exporting, from the
United States, and so great a portion of the remaining foreign gold and silvei- coins, as well as those issued by the
United States, are locked up in the cells of the Banks, already numerous, and still increasing: your committee be-
lieve that measures ought to be adopted by Congress, to increase the quantity of circulating medium beyond our own
coins and Spanish milled dollars and parts of such dollars.
In ettecting this object, the committee are sensible that caution is requisite to prevent coins, which may not be of
a standard weiglit and value, from becoming a currency, especially as there seems to have been no assay of foreign
coins, which have issued subsequent to the 1st day of January, 1792.
9th Congress.] No. 251. [1st Session.
FISHING BOUNTY.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 38, 180C.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to vvhom was referred, by the House
of Representatives, the petition of Jonathan Very, of Salem, in tiie State of Massachusetts, made the following
report:
The petitioner, in the year 1800, was the owner of the schooner Edmund, of the burthen of fift3r-one tons.
This vessel was licensed for employment in the cod fishery, and sailed on her voyage the twenty-first day of
June, and returned to Salem on the ninth day of August, with a fare of fish, of three hundred and seventy -two
quintals. She departed on the second voyage, the twenty-first day of August; and after being employed in the cod
fisheiy, and having caught upwards of forty quintals offish, on the ninth day of September, ensuing, the said vessel
met with a severe storm, shipped a sea, ami was so wrecked that the crew deserted her, and she, with her whole
cargo of fish and salt, was thereby totally lost. In consequerice of this loss, the petitioner and the crew of said
schooner were deprived of the bounty money allowed under the existing laws for the encouragement of the fishery,
in lieu of the drawback on the salt consumed in making the fish. The petitioner prays that he and the crew of said
schooner may receive the same bounty, which, in the event of a successful voyage, they would have been entitled
to, or such proportion thereof as may be deemed proper.
The committee are satisfied that the duty paul to the United States, on the quantity of salt exported in the
schooner Edmund, amounted to an equal sum widi (he bounty prayed to be allowed by the petitioner; it might,
therefore, at the first view, seem reasonable to grant the prayer of the petitioner; iiut, on the other hand, the existing
law only warrants the payment of the bounty to fishing vessels actually employed during four months of the fishing
season; that is accounted to be from the first day of March to the first day of December, in every year. This
schooner was at sea, and actually engaged in the fishing business, for seventy days oidy, during the two voyages.
She was not employed longer than that time befine she was lost, and abandoned by the crew. No provision exists,
in the law for the encouragement of the fisheries, which is calculated to meet a case similarly circumstanced. It
fontemplates the employment of a fishing vessel, for the period of four months, and leaves no discretion to be excer-
cised by the officers of the customs. If a regularly licensed fishing vessel is lost, or shipwrecked, at any time with-
in the four months, as the law now stands, the bounty cannot be paid. The committee consider this as a hardsliip
upon the fishermen, and the owners of fishing vessels. It would certainly be an equitable arrangement to allow
them to receive such proportion of the bounty, as the time employed, previous to the loss of the vessel, might bear to
the four months; and where the vessel should be entirely lost, with tne crew, it would be oidy a fair and just en-
couragement to the cod fishery, if the full bounty was paid; and such a provision could not be considered as operat-
ing injuriously to the revenue, as the bounty is allowed in lieu of the drawback to which the salt used in curing the
fisn would be entitled, upon its exportation out ot the United States.
The committee, however, are not permitted to vary the law to suit each individual case. A mere informality,
unintentionally committed, might sometimes be dispensed with: but, where the principal provision of the law is not
complied with, there can be no reason to induce Congress to fiuctuate in its decisions, according to the various ap-
plicati(ms or views of individuals, who may feel themselves injured.
Under all the circumstances stated in this case, (although the committee are fully sensible that the loss falls
peculiarly hard on the petitioner) they are of the opinion that, as the law now stands, it would be improper to allow
the bounty asked for by the petitioner; and therefore recommend, that he have leave to withdraw his petition, and
the documents accompanying the same.
9th Congress.] ' ]>^0. 252. ' ' ' [1st Session.
MINT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, APRIL 1, 1806.
Treasury Department, March 29th, 1806.
Sir:
I have the honor to ti-ansmit, herewith, a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury, accompanied witli
sundry statements which have been prepared in obedience to the act, entitled " An act establishing a mint, and
regulating the coins of the United States,*' passed on the 2d of April, 1792.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
1806.]
THE MINT.
199
Treasury Depautment, Com])l roller's Office, March 2Sth, 180G.
Sir:
Tlie statements marked A. B, C, ami I), whicli you will receive herewith, have been prepared pursuant to
the seventh section ot'an act of Congress, of the 2d of April. 1792, entitled " An act establishing a mint, and regu-
lating the coins of the United States.'* They contain all the information relative to the transactions of the mint
whicli the settlements made at the treasury enable me to give.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,
Albert Gallatin, Esq.
G. DUVALL.
Statement exhibiting the balance of Gold and Silver remaining in the hands of the officers of the mini on the 3lst
December, 1804; the amount of deposit es from the 1st January to the 31.s7 December, 1805; the different species
of coins made and paid on account ofdejjosites; allowcnice for wastage; and the balance remaining in the liunds
of the officers of the mint on the said 3lst December, 1805, to be accounted for on a future settlement.
Ounces.
)\vt.
(ir.
Dolls.
Cts.
M.
Balance of gold bullion. &c. remaining in the hands of the officers of the
mint on the 31st December, 1804, ------
28
18
14
513
46
5
Gold bullion deposited from the 1st January to the 31st December. 1805, -
9,636
2
6
171,308
55
5
9,665
0
20
171,822
*}
0
Amount paid on account of deposites of gold from the 1st Jaimary to the 31st
December. 1805. --------
-
190,565
38
Add balance of gold coins remaining in the Bank United States on the 31st
December, 1805, --------
"
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82
33
5
190,647
72
0
Deduct this sum, being the balance of gold coins remaining in the hands of
the treasurer of the mint on the 31st December. 1804,
19,327
42
0
Also, this sum. being so much ot the warrant No. 5578, issued at the treasury
of the U'nited States to cover the wastage in the coinage of gold, during
the year ending 31st December, 1805, . . . . .
952
80
0
20,280
22
0
Gold coins made at the mint from the 1st Jcmuary to the 3lst December,
1805, viz:
Half eagles 33.183. and quarter eagles 1,781. weight and value.
9,583
3
10
170,367
50
0
Balance of gold bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on the 31st
December, 1805. --------
41
17
11
743
45
0
Profit and loss for this sum allowed for wastage in the coinage of gold from
the 1st January to 31st December. 1805, - - - - -
39
19
23
711
/
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-\s above, - - - .
9.665
0
20
171.8-2-2
O
0
Balance of silver bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on the 31st
December. 1804. -----.-.
14,221
12
9
16,409
17
0
Silver bullion deposited from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1805, -
126,268
14
0
145,694
59
5
140,490
6
9
162.103
76
5
Amount paid for deposites of silver from the 1st January to the 31st Decem-
ber, 1805, -..------
-
-
142,497
72
5
Add balance of silver coins remaining in the Bank L iiited States on the 31st
December, 1805, --------
"
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7,699
39
0
150,197
11
5
Deduct this sum, being the balance of silver coins in the Bank United States
on the 31st December 1804, -.--..
426
33
0
Also this sum, being so much of warrant No. 5578, issued at the treasury
United States to cover the wastage in the coinage of silver, during the
year ending December 31st, 1805, ------
382
28
5
808
61
5
Silver coins made at the mint from the 1st January to the 3\st December,
1805, rt;;
Dollars 301. half dollars 211.722, quarter dollars 121,394, dimes 120,780, and
half dimes 15,600. weight and value, - - - . -
129,470
0
16
149.388
50
0
Balance of silver bullion in the hands ot the officers ot the mint on the 31st
December, 1805, -------.
10,461
5
12
12,070
25
5
Profit and loss for this sum allowed for wastage in the coinage of silver from
1st January to 31st December, 1805, - - - - _
559
0
6
645
1
0
.\s above, . - - .
140,490
6
9
162,103
76
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Summary Statement exhibiting the value of coins made at the mint; the amount of disbursements on account of
the establislirnent; the amount allowed for wastage,- the amount retained of deposites; and the amount gained
on the coinage of copper, from the commencement of the institution to the 'i\st December, 1805.
Value of gold, silver, and copper coins made at the mint, to 31st December, 1801,
Do. ot gold coins made from 1st January, to 31st December, 1805, per account
herewith, marked A, - -
Do. of silver do. do. do. do.
Do. of copper do. do. per account herewith, marked B,
Total value of gold, silver, and copper coins,
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to the 31st December, 1804,
per account rendered, -...._.
Add amount gained on the coinage of copper, to 31st December, 1804, per account
rendered, --------
From the above deduct amount wastage on gold and silver, to same
period, ...... 17,193 gg 0
Add amount retained of deposites do. do. 2,581 54 5
Add amount disbursed, on account of the establishment, from the Ist January, to
31st December, 1805, ---...
Add also amount of wastage on gold and silver, to 31st December, 1804, per account
rendered, --------
Do. do. do. from 1st January to 31st December,
1805, per account herewith, ------
From the above deduct amount retained of deposites, to 31st December,
1804, - - - - - - - 2,581 54 5
Also, amount retained of deposites, from the 1st January to 31st Decem-
ber, 1805, - - - - - - 251 60 0
Deduct amount gained on the coinage of copper, from the commencement of the
institution to the 31st December, 1805, per statement herewith, marked B,
Nett amount charged on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, from the commence-
. ment of the institution to the 31st December, 1805, including the cost of lots,
buildings, &c. ------.
170,367 50
149,388 50
14,213 48
241,221 96 0
31,327 46 5
27.2,549 42 5
14,612 42 5
17,193 96
1,356 08
18,550 04
2,833 14 05
$4,301,894 24
333,969 48
4,635,863 72
257,937 00 0
17,687 80 0
15,716 89 5
291,341 69 5
31,092 57 0
$260,249 12 5
Note. — The value of gold coined to 31st December, 1805, is - - - . $2 547 557 50
do. of silver do. do. - - - - . . 19 10 402 35
do. of copper do. do. and charged as delivered to the treasurer of the United States, 'l77'903 47
As above,
Add copper coins in the hands of the treasurer of the mint,
Total value of coins made,
COMPTROLLER'S Offiob, March 18, 1806.
4,635,863 72
1,070 00
$4,636,933 72
AND. ROSS.
D.
Statement of the appropriations made by hnr for the Mint Establishment, for the year one thousand eight hundred
and five, with the amount of ivarrants drawn by the Secretary of the Treasury on said appropriations.
Amount of warrants drawn on the treasurer in favor of the mint, for the services of tlie year 1805, $9,335 08
Balance unexpended on the 1st January, 1806, - - - - - . (jy 26-2 07
575,697 15
Balance of the several appropriations for the mint establishment, unexpended on the 1st January, 1805, $52,083 67
-\ppropriated by *' An act respecting the mint," dated the 24th April, 1800, being the amount of
cents and half cents paid into the treasury in 1805, - - - . . 14.213 48
Ditto, by " An act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1805,"' passed
1st March, 1805, - - - - - - - . . 9^400 OO
.697 15
Statement of the appropriations made by law, for the payment of the salaries of the officers and clerks of the Mint.
for the year one thousand eight hundred and five.
Amount of warrants drawn on the Treasurer of the United States, for the salaries of the officers and
clerks, in 1805, -.--...... $10.600 qq
Appropriated by the act making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1805,
passed the 1st March, 1805, --..-., $10,600 00
202 FINANCE. ' [1806.
Statement of the application of moneys advanced from the Treasury of the United States for the support of the Mint
establishment, during the year one thousand eight hundred and Jive.
Moneys paid by the treasurer of the mint, on warrants drawn on him on tlie Director, and admitted by the account-
ing officers of the treasury, on the adjustment of his accounts, were as follow, viz:
Incidental and contingent expenses and repairs of the mint.
For $7,087 80, being the amount expended for the requisite repairs, apparatus, machines, wages of workmen, and
other expenses, in the 1st quarter, ... - - $1,356 47
2,1 do. ... - - 1,643 81
3d do. ...... 1,970 38
4th do. ----- 3,11724
7,087 80
Copper purchased for coinage.
For this sum, short credited in treasury settlement, No. 16,221, - - - - 16 71
Salaries of the Officers and Clerks of the Mint
In the 1st quarter, ----- $2,65000
■ • . . - - - 2,650 00
3,650 00
2,650 00
10,600 00
IVastage in the coinage of gold and silver.
Applied to make good the deficiency in said coinage, for the year 1804, - - - - 1,335 08
Balance to be accounted for by the treasurer of the mint, - - - - - 6,908 55
$25,948 14
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do.
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do.
Balance which was to be accounted for by the treasurer of the mint, on the 1st January. 1805, as
per statement for the preceding year, - - - - - - - $6,013 06
Advanced from the treasury for the mint establishment, viz:
For the salaries of the officers and clerks, - - - - - - - 10,600 0®
For the purchase of copper, and the incidental expenses, - - - - - 9,335 08
$25,948 14
.account of cents and half cents paid into the Treasury of the United States, by the Treasurer of the Mint, in the
year one thousand eight hundred and Jive.
In the 1st quarter, - - - - - - - $1,335 00
2d do. ..----- 6,660 00
3d do. - - - - - - - 583 32
4th do. ------- 5,636 16
$14,213 48
Treasury Department, Register's Office, March 24, 1806.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
9th Congress.] No. 253. [1st Session.
CLAIMS TO BE PAID UNDER THE CONVENTION WITH FRANCE, OF THE SOth
APRIL, 1803.
^ COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, APRIL 2, 1806.
Treasury Department, February 38, 1806.
It is provided by the act making provision for tlie payment of claims of citizens of the United States on tlie
Government of France, &c. passed on the 10th November, 1803, that the payments shall be made at the treasury,
on the orders of the minister plenipotentiary of the United States to the French republic. A difficulty having
arisen in France respecting the persons who were entitled to compensation for the Bordeaux embargo, it was agreed
by the minister of the United States, and by the minister of the public treasury of France, that a list of the liqui-
dations should be transmitted to the treasury of the United States for payment, leaving it to be decided by the
officers of the said treasury, to whom payment ought to be made. A transcript of the said liquidations,* which
amount to 703,995 francs and 97 centimes, and of a letter from Mr. Armstrong accompanying the same, are here-
with transmitted. It is believed that the proof of ownership will be easUy obtained; and the cRfference on the right
to commission having been adjusted, no difficulty is apprehended in the settlement of the accounts. But a law is
necessary to authorize the settlement of accounts at the treasury, and the payment to the proper claimants," as no
bills or orders drawn by the minister of the United States, in the usual form, accompany the transcript of liquidation,
and the officers of the treasury have no authority, under the existing law, to decide who are the real owners.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. John Randolph, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
•This transcript is not on the files of either House of Confess or the Treasury Department.
1806.] CUSTOMHOUSE BOND— RELIEF TO A SURETY. 205
Paris, November ^l. 1805.
Sir:
Herewith enclosed is a list ot liquidations made under the treaty of 1803. between the United States and the
Government of France, certified by the minisfer of the public treasury, and now transmitted to you for payment,
under an arrangement made between that minister and myself, on the fifteenth of June last. A note of a conversa-
tion betvveeen him and me, which produced this transmission, is subjoined.
I am, sir, with great respect, your most obedient and very humble servant,
JOHN ARMST RONG.
Thomas T. Tucker, Esq. Treasia-er nfthc United Slates ofJlmerird, Washington.
Of a conversation ivhich took place, on the l^th of June. 1805, beticeen Mr. Barhe IMarbois and myself, on the sub
ject of certain liquidations, under the treaty of 1803, anfl the clai ' ' - " ■ --- •■ - -
NOTE
')etir( _^ _,
ras, respectively, of Fulwar Skipwith. Esq. and
Joseph Fenwick, to receive the bills issuable thereon.
It was contended by Mr. Marbois. that, inasmuch as the liquidations had been made in the names of J. Fenwick's
constituents, the bills ought to be drawn to them: and the rather, because, though Mr. Skipwith presented himseli
as attorney for certain persons, claiming to be owners of the vessels to which indemnities had been accorded, still,
that no suflicient evidence of their being such, had been offered by him (Mr. Skipwith.)
To the arguments drawn from the facts of the liquidation having been made in the names of Mr. Fenwick's con-
stituents, it was answered, that neither the treaty, nor the usage under it. made the rujuidations alone, conclusive
evidence of the property: that, in many cases, liquidations had been sent back to the council general, and by it con-
formed to the views of the two ministers.
As to the 2d argument, viz. That Mr. Skipwith iiad not offered sufficient evidence of the ownership of his
constituents, it was answered, tliat it matters little from whom the evidence of ownership came, whether from Mr.
Skipwith, or other person, provided the evidence was in itself sufficient: that the distinctit)n taken by the minister,
so far from supporting the objection, made against it; because, though Mr. Skipwith might not have preferred any
evidence competent to his purpose, yet that Mr. Fenwick had supplied that defect: that, in a paper presented by
him, (Mr. Fenwick) as a transcript from the consular books of Bordeaux, and of cotemporary date with the em-
bargo, the constituents of Mr. Skipwith are recognised as the owners; that it will not be contended that the evi-
dence of this paper is either diminished or destroyed by the circumstance oi its having been produced by Mr. Fen-
wick, for another purpose; and lastly, that its authority has been deemed sufficient in other cases to regulate oui-
payments.
Admitting, however, the fact, that no sufficient evidence had, fiom any (piarter, been produced, of the ownership
contended for by Mr. Skipwith. still, it by no means followed tiuit the bills could be drawn to tlie constituents of
Mr. Fenwick —
1st. Because, according to his own showing, these constituents were not owners, but agents, whose authority
was merely incidental to the relation they bore at the time to the ships embargoed, and whicli necessarily termi
nated with that relation, unless revived by new powers from the owners, which in none of these cases appears to have
been given.
2d. Because, had their powers been revived in this form, and were they now operative, unless they gave an
entire control over the property, the agents would be precluded from recovering the bills in their own names, under
the general rule, that "bills were not payable to the order of agents, whose powers do not extend to the alienation
of the claims represented by them."
And 3dly. Because, were the bills drawn agreeably to the list of liquidations, I see nothing that could after-
wards impair the titles of the captains, nor any means by which the owners could compel them to pay over the
moneys received by them. The liquidations and the bill must be regarded, by the treasury of the United States, as
the highest possible evidence of the property. No attachment, of course, could lay there, nor could the jurisdiction
of our courts (any more than the powers of our treasury) reach the evil; it being altogether incompetent to inquire
whether the payment was made rightfully or wrongfully.
Mr. Marbois being tenacious of his opinion, and I not disposed to yield mine, is was suggested that a list of the
liquidations made in these cases, stating in one column the names of the captains, and in another, those of the per-
sons claiming as owners, and certified by the minister of the public treasury of France, should be transmitted to
the United States, to be paid there, to those persons in whom the property might be found.
9th Congress.] No. 254. [1st Session
RELIEF TO A SURETY IN A CUSTOM HOUSE BOND.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, APRIL 2, 1806.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufiictures. to whom was referred, on the 4th instant,
by the House, the petition of Francis Barretto, of the city of New York, made the following report:
The petitioner prays that Congress would relieve him from the payment of a custom house bond, where he is
the surety, or, if this is deemed impropei-, as he is in indigent circumstances, he hopes that some favorable arrange-
ment may be made for him, vvhereby his person may be exempt from arrest, under the judgment obtained against
him. at the suit of the United States.
The following facts appear in this case: The petitioner, on the 17th day of July, in the year 1795, together with
George Arnold and James Harrison, became bound to the United States, as sureties for Jose Joaquim La Costa,
for duties on the cargo of the brigantine Los Amigos, from Madeira, amounting to the sum of nine thousand dollars.
The person who signed the bonds as principal having failed in his business, and neglecting to pay the debt, suits
were commenced for the recovery of the (hities, upon which judgment was obtained, and tlie principal debtor was
a long time confined in the gaol of New York, and was finally liberated pursuant to an act of Congress, passed sixth
of June. 1798. upon assigning all his property to the use of the United States. It is further stated, that the other
two sureties, James Harrison and George Arnf)ltl, being totally insolvent, have departed from the United States; and
the petitioner, unable to struggle with the difficulties and loss of mercantile credit which he had incurred, was un-
der the necessity of taking the benefit of the bankrupt act. Since the discharge from his private creditors, the attor-
ney of (he United States for the New York district has recovered judgment against him for the amount of the
bond, and he is liable to be imprisoned from day today.
FINANCE. [1806.
He is totally destitute of property, and has a numerous family of young children, who depend upon his exertions
for their education and support. In this distressing situation he is unable to pursue any business to advantage, and
can only expect or hope for relief from the benevolent interposition of Congress.
The committee remark, that the petitioner's misfortunes do not appear to be owing to his fault or neglect; he
placed implicit confidence in the person who was principal on the bond, and expected he would pay it; he was de-
ceived in tliis expectation. His own funds were, and stdl are, inadequate to meet the payment. He is totally des-
titute of property. The United States cannot expect to receive any thing from the petitioner. Thus circumstanced,
and well knowing that Congress have, in several instances, where any meritorious cases presented themselves, made
provision for the relief of persons who were unable to pay their (lebts, the committee conceive that the House will
readily agree to exempt the person of the petitioner from arrest for the debt owing to the United States. Similar
bills have been reported during this session, for the relief of Francis Johonnot and John McFadon, and the present
petitioner has equal, if not superior claims upon the humanity of Congress. The committee beg leave to submit the
following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioner, so far as to free his person from arrest or confinement, on account of
any judgment obtained against him, in behalf of the United States, is reasonable, and ought to be granted.
9th Congress.] No. 255. [2d Session.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, DECEMBER 8, 1806.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled " An act to establish the Treasury
Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following report and estimates:
REVENUE AND RECEIPTS.
The nett revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage, which accrued during the year 1804,
amounted, after deducting that portion which arose from the additicmal duties constituting the Mediterranean fund,
to . ... $12,673,458
And that which accrued during the year 1805, amounted, after making a similar deduction (as will
appear by the statement A) to - - - - - - - - - 13,083,82,3
It is ascertained that the nett revenue which has accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1806, exceeds
that of the corresponding quarters of the year 1805; and that branch of the revenue may, exclusively of the Medi-
terranean fund, be safely estimated, for the present, at thirteen millions of dollars.
The statement B exhibits in detail the several species of merchandise, and other sources, from which that
revenue was collected during the year 1805.
It appears by the statement C tiiat the sales of public lands have, during the year ending on the 30th Septem-
ber, 1806, exceeded 473,000 acres. The actual payments by purchasers, have, during that period, amounted to
850,000 dollars, of which sum near 700,000 dollars have been paid in specie, and the residue in stock of the public
debt. The specie receipts from that source may. after deducting charges, and the five per cent, reserved for roads,
be estimated, for the ensuing year, at five hundred thousand dollars.
The receipts arising from the permanent revenue of the United States may, therefore, without in-
cluding tlie arrears of direct tax and internal revenues, the duties on postage, and other incidental
branches, be computed, for the year 1807, at - ■• - - - - - - 13,500,000
And the payments into the treasury during the same year, on account of the temporary duties con-
stituting the Mediterranean fund, estimated at -.-.... 1.000,000
Making, in the whole, an aggregate of $14,500,000
EXPENDITURES.
The permanent expenses are estimated at 11,400,000 dollars, and consist of the following items, viz:
I. The annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for the payment of the principal and interest
of the public debt, of which sum, not more than 3,600,000 dollars will, for the year 1807, be appli-
cable to the payment of interest, --------- $8,000,000
n. For the Civil department, aiul all domestic expenses of a civil nature, including invalid pensions,
the light house and mint establishments, the expenses of surveying public lands, tiie fourth instal-
ment of the loan due to Maryland, and a sum of 130,000 dollars to meet such miscellaneous appro-
priations, not included in the estimates, as may be made by Congress, . - - . 1,150,000
III. For expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations, iucluding the permanent appropria-
tion for Algiers, - - - " . ■ . " ' " " - ■ 200,000
IV. For the Military and Indian departments, including trading houses, and the permanent appropria-
tions for certain Indian tribes, ---------. 1,150,000
V. For the Naval establishment, ---------- 900,000
Tlie extraordinary demands for the year 1807, already authorized by law, amount to two millions
seven hundred thousand dollars, viz:
The balance of the American claims assumed by the French convention, which remained unpaid on
the 30th September last, amounting to, ------- 700,000
And the two millions of dollars appropriated by the act of 13th February, 1806, making
provision for defraying any extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse between
the United States and foreign nations, ------- 2,000,000
$11,400,000
2,700,000
Making, altogether, ----- .... $14,100,000
Froin which it appears that, besides a surplus of four hundred thousand dollars, the resources of the ensuing
year will be sufficient to meet the current demands, and to discharge, without recurring to the loan authorized by
the last mentioned act, the extraorilinary appropriation of two millions for foreign intercourse.
1806.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
205
It is liere proper to state, that, under the autliority given by tliat act, a credit of one million of dollars has been
opened in Holland, to the ministers of the Tnitcd States appointed to treat with Spain. Should the credit be used,
the million will be charged to the proper appropriation; but. although the balance chargeable to the expenditure of
the year 1807, will, in that case, be only one, instead of two millions, as staled m the above estimate, the general re-
sult will be the same, as it will then be necessaiy to replace, in Holland, the million thus employed for a different
object than the payment of the foreign deljf, to ivhich it now stands chaiged.
The balance in the treasury amounted, on the 30th day of September, 1805, to $1,558,064 02; and, on the 30th
day of September, 1806, to $5,4!)6,1)61» 77. But it will, on account of the heavy payments to be made in the course
of this month for the public debt, be probably reduced, on the 1st Jaiuiary, 1807, to a sum not much exceeding four
millions of dollars.
PUBLIC DEBT.
The annexed note of the proceedings of the ("omniissioners of the Sinking Fund, marked E. shows that a consi-
derable portion of the annual appiopriation of eight millions of dollars was applicable this year to the reimbursesnent
or purchases of the domestic debt. No more than 17,517 dollars and 61 cents were offered at market price, and ac-
cordingly purchased. The reimbursement ot the Navy six per cent., amounting to 711,700 dollars, was, therelbre,
effected on the 30th day of September last, and that of the five and a half per cent, slock, amounting to 1,847,500
dollars, is advertised for the 1st day of .January next. The payment of the last mentioned sum will be made by (lie
treasury in tiie course of this month. Although a more than usual portion of the appropriation for tlie calendar year
1806, falls, for that reason, on the last (juarter, it appears, by the statement 1), that the payments on account of the
principal of the public debt have, during the year ending on "the 30th day of September, 1806, amounted to neai' three
millions two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
It appears by the same statement, that the payments on account of tlie principal of (he public debt have, from
the 1st of April. 1801, to the 30th September, 1806, amounted to, ----- $31,203,903 S.-i
The payments on the same account, to be made by the treasury in (he course of (his moii(h, are —
For (he reimbursement of the five and a half per cent, stock, - - - 1,847,500 00
For the annual reimbursement of the six per cent, and deferred stocks, - - 993,389 19
2,840.889 19
Amounting, altogether, to
$24,044,793 74
And making the total of principal of the public debt, reimbursed from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 1st January,
1807, more than twenty-four millions of dollars.
During the same period, there have also been paid to Great Britain, in satisfaction and discharge of the money
which the United States might have been liable to pay, in pursuance of (he ])rovisions of (he six(h article of the trea-
ty of 1791, two millions six Inindied antl sixty-four thousand dollars; and to the holders of bills, drawn by (he mi-
nister of the United States, at Paris, on account of American claims assumed by the convention with France, a sum
exceeding three millions and fifty thousand dollars: neither of which sums is included in (he pieceding statement of
debt redeemed.
As the only parts of the public debt which the United States have a right to reimburse, during the year 1807,
consist of the annual reimbursement of the six j)er cent, and deferred stocks, estimated at 1,540,707 dollars, ami of
the four and a half per cent, stock, amounting to 176,000 dollars, it will not be practicable, unless purchases can be
effected within the limitations prescribed by law, to apply, during that year, the whole of the annual appropriation of
eight millions of dollars. The unexpended balance, together with the appropriation for the year 1808, will enitble
the United States to reimburse, on the 1st ot January, 1809, the whole of the eight per cent, stock, wliich is iiTf,
deemable befijre that day.
But in order that Congress inay have a clear view of the situation of the public debt after the year 1808, and be,
enabled to decide on the propriety of making further legislative provision for- that object, it appears necessaiy to
state, distinctly: 1st, The operations wliich will take place in relation t) the debt, during the ye;;rs 1807 and 1808.
Sdly, The several species and aggregate of debt, which will have been extinguished between the 1st April, 1801,
and the 1st January, 1809. 3dly, The sever-al species and aggregate of debt remaining unpaid on the last mentioned
day. 4thly, A comparative view of the revenue, and annual payments on account of the (lebt, after that day.
I. The payments to be made during the years 1807 and 1808, on account of the pi-incipal and interest of the public
debt, consist of the following items, viz.:
Interest and reimbursement of the six per cent, and deferred stocks, - - - - $6,688,296 08
01 which sum, the sum required for- interest is, - - - - - - 3,512,337 S3
And the reimbur-sement ol princii>al will amount to - - - - - 3,175,958 25
$6,688,396 08
Ir.'erest and charges on all the other- species of debt,
]'/ ricipal of the eight per cent, and four and a half per- cent stocks.
Making, altogether-, - - - . -
That is to say, for interest, . - . . .
And in reimbursement of principal, . . - -
3,529,457 50
6,538,400 00
16,756,153 58
7,041,795 33
9,714,358 25
16,756,153 58
This sum exceeds, by only 756.000 dollars, the sixteen millions appropriated by law for those two years; and that
diff'ei-ence may be supplied, accmding to law, from the surplusses of revenue already accrued, which are sufficient
for that purpose, and which it will be eligible to apply in that mmner, in order that the United States may not con-
tinue to pay an interest of eight per cent., any longer than they are compelled to do it by the terms of the loan.
II. The amount of debt redeemed from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 1st January next, has been alreidy stated
to be, - - - - - - - - - - $24,044,793 74
And the principal which will be reimbursed during the year 1807 and 1808, amounts, by the pi-eced-
ing statement, to ---------- 9,714,358 25
Making, together, more than thirty-
bursed between the 1st of Api-il. 1801, and the 1st January, 1809.
lions seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, reiin-
$33,759,150 99
Which sum consists of the following items, viz:
The whole of the foi-eign debt, - " - - - - - - $10,336,108 05
The whole of the loans formerly obtained fr-ora the Bank of the United States, and of the Navy six, five
and a hall, four and a half, and eight per cent, stocks, . - - . - 12.537,600 00
Annual reimbursements of the six per cent, and deferred stocks, - . . - 10,631.575 67
Payment- ir various species of stock, for public lands, stock purchased, and unfunded debt reimbursed, 353,867 ^27
$33,759,150 99
27
tt
206 FINANCE. ' [1806.
III. The debt remaining unpaid on the 1st day of January, 1809, will consist of the following species:
Unredeemed amount of old six per cent, and deferred stocks, reimbursable only at the rate of eight
per cent, a year (for principal and interest) on the nominal amount, - - - $27,142,357 31
Three per cent, stock, - - - - 19,019,481 56
1796 six per cent, stock, redeemable in 1819, -.--..- 80,000 00
Louisiana stock, reimbursable in four annual instalments, in the years 1818, 1819, 1820, and 1821, 11,250,000 00
Amounting, altogether, to near fifty-seven millions and five hundred thousand dollars, - - $57,491,838 77
The liouisiana stock cannot be reimbursed before the period fixed by the contract. The gradual operation of the
annual reimbursement will extinguish the old six per cent, in the year 1818, and the deferred stock in 1824; after
which year the only remaining incumbrance will be the interest on the three per cent, stock, which, in its present
shape, may be considered as irredeemable. Purchases cannot be relied upon, as the application of even an inconsi-
derable sum would raise the stocks above the prices limited by law. It follows, that all the species of debt on which
the entire annual appropriation of 8,000,000 dollars could operate, will have been reimbursed prior to the year 1809;
that the remaining debt cannot, without some modifications, assented to by the public creditors, be more rapidly or
completely discharged than is here stated; and that the annual payments on that account, will, after the year 1808,
and prior to the year 1818, be reduced to the interest and annual reimbursement, amounting to near 4,600,000 dol-
lars, as will more fully appear by the annexed table, marked G.
IV. The revenue derived from customs during the year 1802, which was a year of European peace, was much
less in proportion than that of any of the immediately preceding or following years, and yet exceeded ten millions
of dollars. As it has been ascertained that the population of the United States increases at the rate of thirty -five
per cent, in ten years, tiie revenue derived from customs for the year 1812, may be estimated at thirteen millions
five hundred thousand dollars: to which, adding only five hundred thousand dollars, for the annual proceeds of the
sales of public lands, will give fourteen millions of dollars for the total revenue of that year, or for the average re-
venue ot the years 1809 — 1815. And this must be considered as a very moderate computation, since it does not in-
clude the revenue derived from New Orleans; is predicated on the supposition that the wealth of the United States
increases in no greater ratio than tiieir population; and does not exceed the sum, which, exclusively of the Mediter-
ranean fund, was received last year into the treasury.
The annual payments on account of the public ilebt will, during the same period, amount, as has already been
stated, to 4,600,000 dollars. All the otiier expenses of the United States, whether domestic or foreign, of a civil
nature, or for the support of the existing military and naval establishments, do not, at present, exceed 3,500,000 dol-
lars. The total annual expenditure, allowing four hundred thousand dollars a year for contingencies, may, therefore,
be estimated, after the year 1808, at eight millions and a half; which, deducted from a revenue of fourteen millions,
will leave a nett annual surplus of five millions and a half of dollars.
The question now recurs, whether a portion of that surplus would not be most advantageously employed in hast-
ening the reduction of the debt.*' Whether some mode may not be devised, to provide, within a sliort period, forits
final and complete reimbursement, and, thereby, release tiie public revenue from every incumbrance? This can only
be effected by a modification of the debt, assented to by the public creditors; and a conversion of the old six per
cent, deferred, and three per cent, stocks, on terms mutually beneficial, into a common six percent, stock, redeem-
able within a limited time, has appeared the most simple and eligible, if not the only practicable plan, that can be
adopted. For its details, a reference is respectfully made to a letter written in January last, to the Chairman of
the Committee of Ways and Means, a copy of which, marked F, is annexed. It will only be necessary to state,
that, if such a plan should be sanctioned by Congress, and accepted by the creditors, those several species of debt,
amounting, on the 1st of January, 1809, to something more than forty-six millions of dollars, would be converted
into a six per cent, stock, amounting to less than forty millions of dollars, which the coritinued annual appropriation
of eight millions of dollars would (besides paying the mterest on the Louisiana debt) reimburse, within a period of
than seven years, or before the end of the year 1815, as will appear by the table marked H.
The total annual expenditure for those seven years, would then, allowing still 3,500,000 dollars for current ex-
penses, and 400,000 dollars for contingencies, amount to something less than twelve millions of dollars; which, de-
ducted from a revenue of fourteen millions of dollars, would still leave, after the year 1808, a clear surplus of more
than two millions of dollars, applicable to such new objects of general improvement or national defence, as the Le-
gislature might direct, and existing circumstances require. And, after the year 1815, no other incumbrance would
remain on the revenue than the interest and reimbursement of the Louisiana stock, the last payment of which, in the
year 1821, would complete the final extinguishment of the public debt.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, December 5, 1806.
1806.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
207
A.
S Statement exhibiting the amount of Duties ivhich accrved on Merchandise, Tonnage, Passports, and Clearances;
of Debentures issued on the exportation of Foreign Merchandise; of Payments for Bounties and .^llowanceb.
and for eocpenses of collection, during the years 1804 and 1805.
1804
1805
Duties on
Merchandise. Tonnage.
30,374.053 29
•23,601,709 56
Passports &
clearances.
209,249 28
215,731 20
17,334 00
18,951 00
Debentures
issued.
6,686,483 00
8,955,745 00
Bounties 8c
allowances.
192,741 51
190,674 04
Gross revenue.
13,721,412 06
014,689,975 72
Expenses on
collection.
484,895 85
554,836 76
Nett revenue.
13,236,516 21
14.135,138 96
a Gross revenue for the year 1805, $14,689,975 72
Deduct interest and storage, - 13,258 96
Gross revenue, per statement B, $14,676,716 76
Note.— The difference between the above statement,
for the year 1804, and that rendered to Congres.'^ hist
session, arises from accounts being inchided in the
above, which were not received at the time the state-
ment rendered hist session was made out.
Jl Statement of the amount of Ancrican and Foreign Tonnage, employed in Foreign Trade, for the year 1805. as
taken from the records of the Treasury.
American tonnage in foreign trade, -..-... Tons,
Foreign tonnage. -----...-
Total amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the United States,
Proportion of foreign tonnage to the whole amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade
of the United States, ----.-_-,
922,298
87,843
1.010,141
8.7 to 100
Treasury Department, Register'' s Office, November 27, 1806.
B.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
A Statement exhibiting the value and quantities, respectively, of Merchandise, on which duties actually accrued
during the year 1805, (consisting of the difference between articles paying duty, imported, and those entitled to
draivback, re-exported) and, also, of the nett revenue which accrued during that year, from duties on Merchan-
dise, Tonnage, Passports, and Clearances.
Goods paying duties ad valorein.
33,506,584 dollars, at 12;| per cent.
- - _
$4,188,323 00
7,248,627 do. 15 do.
.
1,087,294
05
405,470 do. 20 do. . . .
-
81,094
00
Additional duty on $41,537,612, at 2^ per cent.
(./?)1,038,440
30
41.160.681
6,395,151
2,232,901
35
85
(a) Spirits, 7,641,207 gallons, at 29.2 cents, average,
(6) Sugar. 68,046,865 pounds, at 2.6 do. do.
-
1,746,979
85
(c) Salt. 2,816,455 bushels, at 20 do.
-
563.291
00
(rf) Wines, 2,604,611 gallons, at 30.5 do. average.
-
793,794
85
(e) Teas, 3,354,381 pounds, at 19.9 do. do.
-
669,190
37
Coftee. 4,816,274 do. at 5 do.
-
240.813
70
Molasses, 9,226,446 gallons, at 5 do.
.
461,322
30
(/) All other articles, - . - - -
764,165
84
13,867.611
11
Deduct duties refunded, after deducting therefrom duties
collected on mer-
chandise, the particulars of which could not be ascertained, and differ-
ence in calculation, -----
- - -
26,661
88
$13,840,949
2;{
35 per cent, retained on drawbacks,
..
-
-
328,144
79
Extra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in forei
gn vessels.
202,937
54
Nett amount of duties on merchandise, -
14,372,031
56
Duties on tonnage. . _ . . .
-
156,430
35
Light money, ------
- - _
59,300
85
215,731
20
Duties on passports and clearances.
18,954
00
14.606,716
76
Sundry accounts not yet received, estimated at
; ; ;
;
:
70,000
00
Gross revenue, as per statement A. - -
14,676,716
76
Deduct expenses of collection, - - - -
.
-
-
554,836
76
Nett revenue,
$14,121,880
00
208
FINANCE.
[1806.
Explanatoi-y Statements and Notes.
( J?) Additional duty of 2i percent. -
3§ per cent, retained on drawbacks, - , . "^ . " ,
Extra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels,
(a) Spirits — Grain,
1st proot, 317,954 gallons, at 28 cents,
2d
8,347
29
3d
32,406
31
4th
57,544
34
5th
1,723
40
Cth
43
50
Other materials, 1st & 2d
1,137,012
25
3d
3,061,619
28
4th
2,995,394
32
5th
29.159
38
6th
106
46
7,641,207
(ft) Siisar — Brown,
White,
58,885,220 pounds, at 2^ cents,
9,161,645 3
68,046,865
(c) Salt, imported, bushels of 56 pounds
Exported, ; - 12,503
Amount of bounties and allowances,
$190,674 04, reduced into bushels
at the present rates, - 953,370
3,782,328
965,873
Paying duty, bushels of 56 pounds,
2,816,455, at 20 cents.
(rf) Wines — Madeira, 1st quality, -
Do. 2d quality, - 2,909
Sherry and St. Lucar, 303,135
Oporto and Lisbon, - 293,734
Burgundy and Champaigne, 3,931
Tenerifte, Fayal, and Malaga, 816,621
Other, in bottles, - 66,692
Do. in casks, - 911,430
206,159 gallons, at 58 cents,
50
40
30
45
28
35
23
2,604,611
(e) Teas— Bohea, - - 461,516 pounds, at 12 cents,
Souchong, - - 1,144,223 18
Hyson, - - 478,924 32
Other gieen, - - 1,269,718 20
Extra duty on teas imported
from other places than India,
3,354,38!
$1,038,440 30
6,647 72
6,227 15
$1,051,315 17
$89,027 12
2,391 63
10,045 86
19,564 96
689 20
21 50
284,253 00
857,253 32
958,526 08
11,080 42
48 76
(12,232,901 85
$1,472,130 50
$274,849 35
$1,746,979 85
$563,291 00
H 19,572 22
1,454 50
121,254 00
88,120 20
1,768 95
288,653 88
22,342 20
209,628 90
$793,794 85
$55,381 92
205,960 14
153,255 68
253,943 60
649 03
$669,190 37
1806.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
209
Explanatory SUttenirnls ami .Vo/e*— Continucc
.
'
QUANTITIES.
RATI-
OF
i EXCESS OF
DUTIES
EXCESS
O!' DRAW-
(/) ALL OTHER ARTICLES.
Excess of
Kxcess of
DUTY.
OVER DRAW-
IJACK
importa-
tion over
cx])ort:ition
over iniport-
BACK.
OVER DU-
TIES.
exportation.
.ition.
Cents.
Domestic spirits from doiriestic produce
, gallons,
1,3.39
,
7
i $93 73
Beer, ale, and porter.
do
209.G39
-
8
16.771 12
Cocoa, - - - -
pounds,
2.119,057
-
2
1 42,393 14
Chocolate,
do
4,285
-
3
128 55
Sugar candy.
do
826
-
lU
j 94 99
Loaf,
do
780
-
9
! 70 20
Other refined,
do
237
-
6d
15 41
Vlmonds,
do
114,202
-
2
2,884 04
Currants,
do
41,378
-
2
827 56
Prunes and plums.
do
107,907
-
o
3,358 14
Figs, - - - -
do
220,054
-
2
4,401 08
Raisins, in jars, and niuscadel.
do
850,288
-
2
17,005 76
Other,
do
1,971,201
-
U
29,568 02
Candles, tallow, -
do
91,175
-
o
1.883 50
Wax, -
do
2,403
-
6
147 78
Cheese,
do
77,210
-
7
5,404 70
Soap, . - -
Tal ow, - - -
do
215,259
-
o
4,305 IS
do
478,651
-
u
7,179 77
Mace,
do
10,071
-
125
12,588 75
Nutmegs,
do
25,967
-
50
12,983 50
Cinnamon, - . .
do
14,911
-
20
2.982 20
Cloves, - - .
d(»
47,771
20
9,554 20
Pepper, - - -
do
602,970
6
-
36,178 20
Pimento, -
do
6,339
-
4
253 56
Chinese cassia.
do
75,795
-
4
3,031 80
Tobacco, other than snutt"ar)d cigars, -
do
4,544
6
272 61
Snuft',
do
6,552
10
655 20
Indigo,
do
86,411
-
25
21,602 75
Cotton, - -
do
71,077
-
3
2,132 31
Powder, liair.
do
5,748
-
4
229 92
Gun,
do
653,321
-
4
26,132 81
Starch, . . .
do
8,720
-
3
261 60
Glue,
do
32,812
-
4
1.312 48
Pewter plates and dishes, -
do
67,949
_
4
2.717 96
Anchors and slieet iron,
do
742,287
-
H
11,134 30
Hoop and slit iron.
do
169,525
-
1
1,695 25
Nails,
do
3.503,379
-
.>
70,067 58
Spikes.
do
457,189
-
1
4,571 89
1
Quicksilver, -
do
91,864
-
(J
5,511 84
Ochre, yellow, in oil,
do
22,168
-
u
332 52
Dry, yellow,
do
175,012
-
1
1,750 12
Spanish brown, - - -
do
682,429
1
6,824 29
White and red lead,
do
2,139,256
2
42,785 12
Lead, and manutactures of leatl,
do
4,448.935
-
1
44,489 35
Seines,
do
4,849
-
4
193 96
Cordage, tarred, -
do
790,615
-
2
15,812 30
Untarred,
do
60,871
_
24
1,521 78
Cables,
do
02.653
-
o
1,253 06
Steel,
cwt.
9,717
-
100
9.717 00
Hemp, - - -
do
115.725
_
100
115,725 00
Yarn, untarred.
do
-
1
225
-
2 25
Twine and pack-thread.
do
3,096
-
400
12,384 00
Glauber salts.
do
447
-
200
894 00
Coal, -
bushels.
498,543
-
5
24.927 15
Fish, dried.
quintals.
141,847
.
50
70.923 50
pickled, salmon.
barrels.
6,832
-
100
6,832 00
Mackerel,
do
10,163
_
60
6.097 80
AH other,
do
10,501
-
40
4,200 40
Glass, black quart bottles, -
groce.
15,174
-
60
9,104 40
Window, not above 8 by 10, ■
100 sq. ft.
20,429
160
32,686 40
Do do 10 by 12. -
do
4,619
-
175
8,083 25
Do all above 10 by 12, -
do
5,081
-
225
11,432 25
Cigars,
M.
16,492
-
200
32,984 00
Lime, - - -
casks.
598
-
50
299 00
Boots, - - -
pairs.
2,447
-
75
1,835 25
Shoes, silk.
do
9,224
-
25
2,306 00
All other, for men and women.
do
34,993
-
15
5.248 95
Children,
do
302
_
10
.30 20
Cards, wool and cotton,
dozens.
1
-
50
50
Playing,
packs.
13,790
-
25
3.447 50
300.346 29
36.180 45
764,165 84
Treasury Department. JRegisler'^ OJficr, November '21 th. 1806.
.lOSEPH NOCRSE. Re^-ister.
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STATE OF THE FINANCES.
211
Statement C — Continued.
Estimate shoiv'mg when the instalments lohich compose the balance due frotn individuals ivill become payable.
OFFICES.
Remaining' due
in 1806.
Becoming' due
in 1807.
Becoming' due
in 1808.
Becoming due
in 1809.
Becoming due
in 1810.
TOTAL
IlALAStE.
Marietta,
Zanesville,
Steubenville, -
Cliillicotlie, -
Cincinnati,
$2,147 09
17,394 85|
224,391 24i
$6,020 25|
31,185 50|
201,617 934
151,021 22|
211,253 05^
$7,775 09i
51.470 36i
190,393 364
152,307 88|
251,296 59|
$4,016 94.i
42,621 99
126,689 864
93,196 264
223,787 79|
$2,527 97
17,015 494
30,656 084
21.366 06|
* 185,404 624
$22,487 35|
142,293 36|
566,752 lOi
417,891 44^
1,096,133 32
243,933 18^
601.097 W
653,243 3li
490,312 85|
256.970 23|
2,245,557 58^
* Of this sum, $57,738 75 is due 31st December, 1811. for the last instalments of pre-emption sales.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, December, 1806.
.in estimate of the principal redeemed of the Debt of the United States, from \st October, 1805, to 30th September,
1806, inclusive; showing the redemption of the principal of the said debt, from 1st Jlpril, 1801, to 30th Septem-
ber, 1806.
On account of the Domestic debt.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer of the United
States, on account of the interest of the domestic debt, and of the
reimbursement or purchases of the old six per cent, and deferred
stocks, from 1st Oct. 1805, to 30tli Sept. 1806, was $4,476,047 88
Deduct interest which accrued during tlie same pe-
riod, calculated quarter-yearly, 3,154,343 16
From which deduct gain on pur-
chases,- - - - - 437 9G{b.J
3,153,905 20
Reimbursement of the Navy six per cent, stock.
Payments made in certificates of the debt of the United States, on
account of lands, -------
Payments made to foreign officers, and for certain parts of the do-
mestic tiebt, --------
Payments on account of the domestic loans, ...
On account of the Foreign debt.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer, exclusive of
$5,950 repaid into the treasury, and $5,668 52, the commissions to
agents purchasing bills of exchange, was - $1,803,765 06
Deduct interest accruing tliereon, viz:
On the Dutch debt, including commissions
and charges
On the Louisiana stock, including com-
missions
Deduct gain on exchange,
$115,474 00
678,073 50
793.547 50
37,430 21
756.117 29
Redemption
from 1st Octo-
ber, 1805, to
30th Septem-
ber, 1806.
a. 1,322, 142 68
711,700 00
167,400 35
222 26
1,047,647 77
3,249,113 06
Redemption
from 1st April,
1801, to 30th
Sept'r, 1805,
per the Secre-
tary's report of
the 9th Decem-
ber, 1805.
5,157.603 16
94,617 81
74,109 24
3,440,000 00
9,188,460 28
$17,954,790 49
Total principal
redeemed, from
1st April, 1801,
to 30th Septem-
ber, 1806.
6,479,745 84
711,700 00
262,018 16
74,331 50
3,440,000 00
10,236,108 05
$21,203,903 55
(«.) Viz: Six per cent, and deferred stocks purchased.
On account of reimbursement of do.
{b. ) The unredeemed amount of six per cent, and deferred stock purchased, was.
Paid for at 97^ per cent. ......
Gain,
§17,517 61
1,304,625 07
§1,322,1 42 68
$17,517 61
17,079 65
§437 96
Treasury Department, Register's Office, ilth November, 1806.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
212 FiNANCE. [1806.
E.
At r. mectins of the Commissioners of tiie Sinking Fund, on the 28th day of April. ISOG —
Present: James Madison, Secretary of State.
Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
John Breckenridge, Attorney General.
The Secretary of tlie Treasury laid before the Board a report, dated the 26th April, 1806, which was read, and
"That tiie current payments to be made by the commissioners of the sinking fund, during the year 1806, are esti-
mated as followeth. viz:
Reimbursement and interest on the domestic debt, .---... $4,585,000
Instalments and interest on the Dutch debt, payable from 1st January, to the 1st June, 1807, and
which must, therefore, be remitted in 1806, -------- 1,004,032
One year's interest on the Louisiana stock, ---.-..- 678,375
Amounting, altogether, to - $6,867,407
And leaving, in order to complete the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, a sum es-
ceeding^one million seven hundred and thirty thousand dollars, (exclusively of the interest
which may be redeemed by the payment of said sum) to be applied in such manner as tiie Board
shall direct. -------- 1.732,593
$8,000,000
That the said sum may be applied either to reimbursements or purchases of the public debt.
That the only portions of the debt which may be reimbursed, are:
The Navy six per cent, stock, amounting to - ------- $711,700
The five and a half per cent, stock, amounting to - ------- 1,847,500
And the four and a half per cent, stock, amounting to ------- 176,000
And that it is now submitted, whether, previous to advertising the reimbursement of tlie five and a half per
cent, stock, it might not ue advisable to ascertain whether a more advantageous application may be effected by pur-
chases in the manner authorized by law.*'
Whereupon, it was Resolved.
1 . That the sum, which., after making the current payments mentioned in the preceding report, shall remain to com-
plete the annul appropriation of eight millions of dollars, be applied in the following manner, viz: first, to the pur-
chase of the eight per cent., olil six per cent., and deferred stocks, at a price not exceeding the rates fixed by law;
"iving the preference, in the first place, to the eight per cent., and. in the next place, to the deferred stock, provid-
ed that the President of the United States shall assent to such application; and, secondly, in case that a sufficient
quantity of stock cannot be purchased, to the reimbursement of the navy six per cent, stock, and, at the option of
the Secretary of the Treasury, either to the reimbursement of the five and a half per cent, stock, or of so much of
the bill- drawn on the treasury, by the minister of the United States at Paris, in conformity with the convention
between France and the Unitetl States, of the 30th of April, 1803, as will be necessary to complete the payment of
the said eight millions of dollars.
2. That the Treasurer of the United States be the agent,under the superintendence ot the Secretary of the Trea-
sury, for making the said purchases; that the said purchases be made by receiving sealed proposals for any sums
which may be oftered; and that the said agent forthwith advertise to receive such proposals, until the 13t]i day of
June ni'Xt, inclusively. • , • .
3. That notice of the reimbursement of such stocks as may be reimbursed, be given by the Secretary of the Trea-
sury, prior to tlie 1st day of July next, and that the date of reimbursement be, at his option, either the 1st day of
October, or the 1st day of January next.
JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
ALBERT GALLATIN. Secretary of ths Treasury.
JOHN BRECKENRIDGE, .Attorney General U. S.
Attest,
Edward Jones, Secretary lo the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund.
F.
Treasury Department, ./rt7i;/«?'v 20//;, 1806.
I had the honor, in my letter of the 28tli ultimo, to suggest that a conversion of the old six per cent, ileferred,
and three per cent, stocks, into a new six per cent, stock, would promote the intention of the Legislature to extin-
guish, within a fixed r^i-iiod, the whole debt of the United States. For a better understanding of the subject, a re-
capitulation of the Several species of stock, which, on the first day of this year, constituted the public debt, is neces-
sary. The first class embraces the several species of debt, reimbursable on or before the 1st clay of January, 1809,
viz:
I. Dutch Debt.
The amount of principal remaining unpaid on the 31st of December, 1805, Guilders, 5,500,000
Of which there had been remitted^ previous to that day, in addition to the interest of the
year 1806, a sum more than sufficient to discharge all the instalments payable in the
same year, and amounting to, -------- 2.000.000
Leaving for the balance of principal unprovided for, ... - - - 3,500,000= $1,400,000
Nine hundred and twenty thousand dollars of that sum fall due in tlie year 1807, and
the residue is payable in two equal instalments, of 240,000 dollars each, on the 1st days
of February, 1808 and 1809. The whole amount, therefore, will have been paid by the
treasury, before the end of the year 1808.
II. Right per cent, stock, irredeemable till after the year 1808.
The original amount of that stock was --.---- $6,480,400
Of which h;id been paid, in payment fi)r public lands, piior to the 1st of January, 1806, - 50,900
Leaving the amount unredeemed, -_ - - - - - - - 6,429,500
Partial purchases may, perhaps, be effected within the limitations prescribed by Congress,
during this and the two ensuing yeai-s; and, at all evL-nts, the whole will be reimbursed
on the 1st day of January, 1809.
III. Debts rcimbursatjle at the pleasure of the United States, 7nz:
Navy six per cent stock, - ------- 711.700
Five and a half do. -------- - 1,847.500
Four and a half do. -------- - 176,000
. .. 2.735.200
0,564,700
1806.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. 213
Which will also be reimbursed before the year 1809, unless the price of stocks should ren-
der it more advantageous to purchase some other species of debt.
The second class consists of debts payable at more distant periods, wich it tloes not appear
practicable to anticipate, viz:
I. 1796 six per cent, stock, redeemable in 1810, ---.-. 80,000
II. Louisiana stock, redeemable in four annual instalments, the first of vvhicli is payable
in 1818, ' - - - ' - - - - - - 11,250,000
'Ilie old six per cent, deferred, and three per cent, stocks constitute the last class, ami
amount to the following sums:
The nominal amount of six per cent, is .._-.-.- 28,180,000
Of deferred do. ..------ 13,GG0,000
11,330,000
Of which has been redeemed, by the annual reimbursement of eight per cent, on account
of principal and interest, (omitting fractions) viz:
On the six per cent, stock, at the rate of 30. IG per 100 dollars, - - 8,500,000
On the deferred stock, at the rate of 1 1.30 per 100 dollars, - - - 1,510,000
•11,840,000
10,040,000
Leaving the unredeemed amount on 1st January, 1806, (in round numbers) - - 31,800,000
The nominal amount of three per cent, (in round numbers also) ' - - 19,050,000
50,850,000
Total amount of the public debt, - . ^ . . - $72,741,700
Although the old six per cent, and tielerred stocks are still considered as a six per cent, stock, they are both, in
fact, an annuity of eight per cent, on the original nominal amount, which, extinguisliing the principal by degrees,
will cease for the old six per cent, in the year 1818, and for the deferred in 1824. A certificate of six per cent,
stock, of one hundred dollars nominal, was consideretl, on the 1st January, 1806, as equal to sixty-nine dollars and
ninety four cents, real six per cent, stock, because thirty dollars and sixteen cents of the principal had been dis-
charged by the annual reimbursement of eight per cent., instead of which, it was, properly speaking, an annuity of
eight dollars for twelve years and something less thari nine months. And in the same manner, a certificate of de-
ferred stock, of one hundred dollars nominal, was considered as equal to eighty-eight dollaisand seventy cents, real
six per cent, stock, instead of which, it was, strictly speaking, an annuity of eight dollars for eighteen years and
something less than nine months.
The proposition now submitted to the Committee of Ways and Means is, that, in exchange for the present six per
cent, and deferred, a common six per cent stock shall be otVered to the public cretlitors, equal in amount to the un-
redeemed amount of the present stocks, and redeemable at the pleasure of the f'nited States: Provided, however,
that no partial payment shall be made on atiy new ceititicate or credit, but that Government shall be obliged to re-
imburse, at a single payment, the whole amount of each such new certificate or ciedit, and to give previous reasona-
ble notice of such intendcil reimbursement. Although peculiar circumstances may prevent a gener.alacceptance of
that proposal, die exchange would certainly be advantageous to the creditors. Uecause, 1st, it is dilficult to calcu-
late, and inconvenient to reinvest, four times in each year, the portion of principal reimbursed, which niakes part
of the quarterly dividend: and every stockholiler who does not fully thus reinvest, insensibly consumes his capital.
2dly, an annuity for a limited term of years is uniformly sold at market for a price less than its intiinsic or arith-
metical worth, as may be exemjilified by the market value of every lease, and ofevery estate, less than the absolute
fee. For that reason, the Navy six per cent., which is redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, has always
been worth, at market, something more than the old six per cent, and deferred stocks; and these, in England, do not
even command a higher price than the American five and a half per cent, stock, which is, also, redeemable at will.
3dly, the time and manner in which the new stock would be reimbursed, would, as far as it is practicable, prevent
any great fluctuation in its price, and fix its market value at par.
"The exchange would also be advantageous to the public. 1st, Because Government will, thereby, be enabled to
reimburse the whole in less that nine years instead of eighteen. And, 2dly, because, supposing that circumstances
should render a resort to loans necessaiy, the terms on which these may be obtained, will, in a considerable ilegree,
depend on the price of the existing stocks. It is, therefore, desirable that that species, the price of which has a ten-
dency to regulate that of all otiiers, should be as valuable as its rate of interest will admit: and it has already been
stated, that the present six per cent, and deferred stocks, being an annuity for a numbei- of years, are generally
worth less than their intrinsic value. It is believed that that effect was sensibly felt in the operations connected
with the purchase of Louisiana.
The advantages of the proposed conversion being reciprocal, no sacrifice should be made by the United States, in
order to ensure the assent of the public creditors: those who may refuse it, will continue to receive the eight per cent,
annuities, and these will, as has been stated, cease in the years 1812 and 1S18. It appears, however, proper that
such remaining annuities should be designated by their proper name, instead of carrying on the face of the certifi-
cates of stock, the deceptive appearance of a six per cent, stock. The annexed printed table, exhibiting the amount
of principal redeemed on the first day of each quarter, shows the difficulty to persons not well versed in those trans-
actions, of calculating the true nominal \A\nQ or unredeemed amount of a stock which is perpetually diminishing,
whilst its apparent nominal Awwwwi still remains the same. It may easily be understooci, how it may, in some in-
stances, happen, that the stockholder consumes his principal, whilst he supposes that he is only living on the inter-
est: and how it does sometimes happen, that ignorant purchasers, thinking that the whole apparent nominal amount,
as expressed on the face of the certificate, is still due by the United States, are induced to pay for stock more than
its real value.
It is, tlierefore, proposed, that it should be enacted by law, that, in every case, vyhere it shall be necessary to issue
new certificates, either in lieu of such as may be lost or destroyed, or by reason of a transfer of the property itself,
or from the books of one office to those of another, the new certificate shouhl, on the face thereof, express the true
amount of the annuity due, and of the time when it shall cease, instead of stating, as at present, the nominal amount
of the stock which was originally due.
A conversion of the three per cent, into the six per cent, stock cannot be so easily effected; nor, indeed, witliout
some apparent sacrifice on the part of the United Slates.
A three per cent, will always be worth more at market than a six per cent, stock, which produces an equal in-
terest—
1st. Because there is a possibility that its nominal amount may ultimately be reimbursed.
2(lly. Because, supposing it to be a perpetual annuity, the principal of which shall never be reimbursed, its mar-
ket price is regulated, not only by the legal or market rate of interest in America, but but by the price of similar
foreign stocks, and by the demand lor American stocks in foreign countries. More than eleven millions of dollars
(d' the American three per cent, stock are held by persons residing in England, Holland, and othur foreign countries.
That stock is never worth less than sixty per cent, of it nominal amount, when the old six per cent, stock is at par.
It cannot, therefore, be expected, that the holders will assent to any modification w^hich will not secure to them ad-
vantr.ges at least equal to those they now possess; and the question to be decided by the committee and by Congress,
is, whether that debt shall, henceforth, be considered as a perpetual incumbrance on the nation, o; whether such a
compensation >:hall be offered to the creditors, as may induce them to accept a conversion which will secure the ob-
£8 tt
o;|.4 FINANCE. [1806.
ject heretofore contemplated — the total extinguishment of the American debt. It may not be improper to add, that,
even to those who may think the accomplishment of that object either unimportant or impracticable, the taking into
consideration such a state of things as m;iy render new loans necessary, the existunce of a three per cent, stock is in-
eligible. To a nation already incumbered with an immense debt, and subject, on account of her relative situation,
to peace and war establishments of great magnitude and corresponding expense, the annual sum which it may be ne-
cessary to pay, in order to obtain extraordinary resources, becomes the primary consideration; and that species of
stock wliicn, in proportion to its rate of interest, is the most valuable at market, will naturally be created. The po-
litical anil geogruphical situation of the United States permits at least a hope, that, under every contingency, the
reimbursement of the debts which may necessarily be incurred, will, at a subsequent period, be attainable, and that
the principal will not be increased for the sake of diminishing the intermediate payments ot interest. As the ulti-
mate value which a three per cent, stock may reach at market, has natural limits, and the probability of its reaching
that value rests on uncertain contingencies, it is presumable that the assent of the creditors may be obtained on
reasonable terms, and no greater sacrifice should certainly be made than the advantages expected from the operation
will justify. In appreciating the value of the new six per cent, stock, which the creditors would receive, not only
its nominal amount, but also the additional annuity which will be payable till the stock shall be reimbursed, must
be taken into consideration. It will, on that account, be eligible to provide that it shall not be redeemable till after
all the ciglit, five and a half, four and a half, and Navy six per cent, stocks, as well as all the stock which may be
created in exchange of the old six per cent, and deferred stocks, siiall have been reimbursed — a period which, sup-
posing no adverse circumstances to intervene, may be estimated at about eight years. Thus, supposing the three
per cent, to be converted into a six per cent, stock, at the rate of sixty per cent, of its nominal amount, the creditor
would, at the end of eight years, receive sixty dollars, and, in the meanwiiile, an annuity of three dollars and sixty
cents, instead of three dollars, which he now receives; both which provisions may be considered as nearly equal to
a redemption at the rate of sixty-five dollars. It may be added, that this new stock would be worth more at
market tnan the six per cent, created in exchange of the old six per cent, and deferred, and probably more than par.
ilie Louisiana stock, which is irredeemable for twelve years, is now worth, in England, one hundred and five,
whilst the old six per cent, is only at ninety five per cent. Whatever reasonable rate may be paid for the proposed
conversion, the United States will provide, at a fixed price, for the redemption of the debt; and the creditor, besides
receiving an intei mediate additional interest, will exciiange the uncertain contingency of a supposed increase of
value for the certainty of a reimbursement, greater than the highest price \yhich the tiiree per cent, stock has ever
yet readied. It has already been stated, that more than eleven millions of dollars of the three per cent, stock, are
held by persons residing in foreign countries. About fourteen millions of the unredeemed amount of the six per
cent, and deferred stocks, are in the same situation. As it will be more difficult to obtain the assent of that class
of stock holders, particularly as relates to the three per cent, stock, it might also be agreed that the interest due to
them on the new stock, should, like that on the Louisiana stock, be paid in Europe — a provision which, without
costing much to the United States, will be a strong inducement in favor of the proposed modifications. Nor would
it be impracticable to provide for an exchange of certificates in Europe, which would remove the objection arising
from the delays and dangers incident to a double transmission of papers across the Atlantic. Some subordinate
details may be introduced in the law; but these outlines will be sufficient to convey an idea of the plan which
appears to be the most simple and cheapest mode of effecting the object contemplated. Still it is less the plan thus
respectfully submitted, than the subject itself, which I have been desirous of bringing under the consideration of the
committee. Although an ample appropriation has been made for the extinguishment of the whole of the public debt,
the nature of tiie greater part of the stock will, unless some modification shall be obtained, prevent or considerably
retard the accomplishment of that object. If no alteration shall take place in the nature of that stock, the Commis-
sioners of the Sinking Fund will, after the year 1609, have no other means of applying near one-half of the annual
appropriation, than by making purchases. Annual purchases to the amount of near four millions of dollars, would
necessarily raise the old six per cent, and deferred stocks above par, and the three per cent, stock to the highest
price of which it is susceptible. As a necessary consequence, the commissioners would cease to purchase; and
without any real advantage being obtained by the creditors, the United States would continue to be encumbered, for
a number of years, with the eight per cent., and in perpetuity with the three per cent annuities. Years, perhaps the
most favorable for the extinguisliment of the debt, would elapse, and periods might follow when the pressure of
the annual payments would be sensibly felt. To improve the present time, appears the most provident course; will,
it is believed, conform with the public opinion; and is most consistent with the former acts of the Legislature.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. John Randolph, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
1806.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
215
STATEMENT F-Continued.
Table showins^ the amount of princlml {on the calcnhillnn of one hundred dollars) redeemed at certain quarter'
yearly periods, until its final extinction, by the United States, of their stock bearing an interest of six per cent
per annum, arising from the payment of dividends of eight per centum per annum, under the provisions of
sundry acts of Congress.
Amount redeem'd.
Amount redeem'd.
Amount redeem'd.
Amount redeem'd.
January 1, 1796, -
1802
2
1808
16.857.635.349
1814
38.096.666.858
1820' 68.457.922.123
April,
-
2.3
-
17.110.499.879
-
38.668.116.860
- ! 69.484.790.955
July,
-
2.060.45
-
17.367.157.377
-
39.248.138.613
70. .527. 062. 819
October,
-
2.091.356.75
-
17.627.664.737
-
39.836.860.693
.
71. .584. 968. 761
January 1, 1797, -
1803
4.122.727.101
1809
19.892.079.708
1815
42.434.413.603
1821
74.658.743.293
April,
-
4.184.568.008
-
20.190.460.904
-
43.070.929.807
.
75.778.624.442
July,
~
4.247.336.528
-
20.493.317.817
-
43.716.993.754
.
76.915.303.809
October, -
~
4.311.046.576
-
20.800.717.585
_
44.372.748.660
78.069.033.366
Januarj' 1, 1798, -
1804
6.375.712.274
1810
23.112.728.348
1816
47.038.339.890
1822
81.240.068.866
April,
-
6.471.347.958
-
23.459.419.273
-
47.743.914.989
.
82.4.58.669.899
July,
-
6.568.418.178
-
23.811.310.563
-
48.460.073.713
.
83.695.549.948
October, -
-
6.666.944.450
-
24.168.480.221
-
49.186.974.819
84.950.983.197
January 1, 1799, -
1805
8.766.948.617
1811
26.531.007.424
1817
51.924.779.441
1S23
88.225.247.945
April,
-
8.898.452.846
-
26.928.972.536
-
52.703.651.133
89. .548. 626. 664
July,
-
9.031.929.639
-
27.332.907.124
-
53.494.205.900
.
90.891.856.064
October, -
-
9.167.408.583
-
27.742.900.730
-
54.296.618.988
.
92.255.233.904
January 1, 1800, -
1806
11.304.919.712
1812
30.159.044.241
1818
57.111.068.273
18'^4
95.639.062.413
April, - -
-
11.474.493.508
-
30.611.429.905
-
57.967.734.297
97.073.648.349
July,
-
11.646.610.910
-
31.070.601.354
-
58.837.2.50.311
98.529.753.074
October,
-
11.821.310.074
-
31.536.660.374
_
59.719.809.066
100
January 1, 1801, -
1807
13.998.629.725
1813
34.009.710.279
1819
62.615.606.202
April,
-
14.208.609.171
-
34.519.855.933
_
63.554.840.295
July,
-
14.421.738.308
-
35.037.653.773
-
64.508.162.899
October,
14.638.064.383
35.563.218.579
~
65.475.785.343
Amount due July 1st, 1818, - - . $1,470,246,926
Interest thereon, ..... 22,053,703
Amount of last payment, payable 1st October, 1818, .^nd 1824, $1,492,300,629
The re.al valiie of one hundred dollars, nominal, will bo found by deducting' the amount redeemed in any one quarter, from
one hundred nominal dollars expressed in the stock bearing- interest at six per cent.
G.
V? Table of the annual payments to be made on account of the Public Debt, from the year 1809 to the year 1824,
if no modification of the same shall take place.
Interest and re
mbursement of
6 per cent, stock
of 1796.
Louisiana stock.
Interest on
Total in each
YEARS.
three per
cent, stock.
year.
Interest
Six perct. stock.
Deferred stock.
Inter'st
Principal.
and
Principal.
charg-es.
Dolls, cts.
Dolls. Cts.
DoUs.
Dolls.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dolls. Cts.
Dolls. Cts.
From 1809 to 1817,
2,251,492 11
1,092,655 93
4.800
-
680,000
-
570,583 25
4,599,531 29
1818,
1,264.297 42
1,092,655 93
4,800
-
680,000
2,812,500
570,583 25
6,424,836 60
1819,
-
1,093,655 93
4,800
80,000
510,000
2,812,500
570.583 25
5,070,539 18
1820,
.
1,092,655 93
-
-
340,000
2,812,500
570,583 25
4,815,739 18
1821,
-
1,092,655 93
-
-
170,000
2,812,500
570,583 25
4,645,739 18
1822,
-
1,092,655 93
-
-
-
-
570,583 25
1,663,239 18
1823,
-
1,092,655 93
-
-
-
-
570,583 25
1,663,239 18
1824,
-
613,567 36
-
-
-
-
570,583 25
1,184,150 61
After 1824,
- ' "
~ ~ ~
-
-
-
-
570,583 25
570,583 25
Note. — After the year 1824, the three per cent, stock, amounting to $19,019,481, will still be due, and the annual
payment of the interest, amounting to $570,583 25, continue ever after.
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FINANCE.
[1806.
H.
S table of the annual payments on account of the public debt, from the year 1809 to the year 1821, on the supposition
that the old six per cent, deferred, and three per cent, stocks shall be converted into a new six per cent, stock,
redeemable within seven years; and that the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars shall be continued
till the final reimbursement of that new stock.
Proposed 6 per cent, stock, issued in
Louisiana and 1796 six per cent.
Total in each year.
exchang'e for the old 6 per cent.
stocks.
YEARS.
deferred, and 3
per cent, stock.
Interest.
Principal.
Interest.
Principal.
1809,
2,370,301
4,944,899
684,800
.
8,000,000
1810,
2,073,607
5,241,593
684,800
-
8,000,000
1811.
1,759,112
5,556,088
684,800
-
8,000,000
1812,
1,425,747
5,889,453
684,800
-
8,000,000
1813,
1,072,379
6,242,821
684,800
-
8,000,000
1814,
697,810
6,617,390
684,800
-
8,000,000
1815,
225,575
5,012,770
684,800
-
5,923,151
1816,
-
-
684,800
-
684.800
1817,
_
-
684,800
-
684.800
1818,
-
-
684,800
2,812,500
3,497,300
1819,
-
-
514,800
2,892,500
3,407,300
1820,
_
-
340,000
2,812,500
3,1.52,500
1821,
-
-
170,000
2,812,500
(a) 2,982,500
(a.) The whole of the public debt will then have been completely reimbursed.
K.
Comparative view of the annual payments to be made on account of the principal and interest of the public debt,
after the year 1808, agreeably to the principles assumed in the two preceding tables, marked G and H.
Years.
1809,
1810,
1811,
1812,
1813,
1814, - - -
1815,
1816,
1817,
1818,
1819,
1820,
1821,
1822,
1823,
1824, - -
After 1824, in perpetuity.
Annual payments,
agreeably to table G.
4,599,531
4,599,531
4,599,531
4,599.531
4,599,531
4,599,531
4,599,531
4,599,531
4,599,531
6,424,836
5,070,539
4,815.739
4,645,739
1,603,239
1,063,239
1,184.151
570,583
Annual payments,
.igrecably to table H.
Th(
8,000.000
8,000.000
8,000,000
8,000,000
8,000,000
8,000,000
5,923.151
684,800
684.800
3,497,300
3,407,300
3,152,.500
2 982,500
wnole debt ex-
tinguished.
9th Congress.]
No. 256.
[2d Session.
PUBLIC DE POSIT ES IN BANKS,
C0MMUNIC,\TED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.S, DECEMBER 23, 1806.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 8th instant,
respectfully reports:
That the receipts into the treasury have amounted, during the year ending on 30th day of Sep-
tember, 1804, to ....... $11,574,21104
During the year ending on the 30th day of September, 1805, to . . . 13,61 1,753 96
And during the year ending on the 30th day of September, 1806, to . . . 14,975,800 53
,161,765 .53
1806.] PUBLIC DEPOSITES IN BANKS.
217
That, of the above mentioned sums, the following sums, consisting of drafts in favor of individuals, on collectors
and others, and ot advances made by them, have not passed through the medium of banks, viz: '
During the year ending on 30th of Sept. 1804, . . . $655 344 58
Do do do 1805, . . . 508^877 76
Do do do 1806, . . . 468,034 47
That all other moneys paid into the treasury during the above mentioned three years,
were paid and deposited, by the collectors and other persons, into the following
banks, viz:
In the Bank of the United States, at Philadelphia, and its several ottices of dis
count and deposite, at Boston, New York, Baltimore, Washington, Norfolk,
Cliarleston, Savannah, and New Orleans:
1,632,156 81
During tlie year ending 30th September, 1804,
Do do do 1805,
•
10,391,315
12,203,875
50
99
Do do do 1806,
.
13,600,688
12
In the Bank of New Hampshire, during the year ending 30th September,
1804,
—
36,195,879 61
1.465 81
Do Hartford, do do
do
107 10
Do Albany, do do
do
2,013 53
Do l^iovidence, do do
do
1 60 0''iO 00
In the Roger Williams Bank, R. Island, do do
do
62,000
00
Do do do do
1805.
253,500
01
Do do do do
1806,
190,561
12
506,061 13
In the Bank of Newport, do do
1804,
47,365
97
Do do do
1805,
88,900
01
Do do do
1806,
blished at
87,500
00
223,765 97
In the office of discount and deposite of the Bank of Pennsylvania, esta
Pittsburg, during the year ending 30th September, 1804,
225,781
93
Do do do 1805,
-
486,825
45
Do do do 1806, -
Sept. 1804,
477,669
89
1,190,277 27
In the Bank of Columbia, Dist. of Columbia, during the year ending 30th 1
25.952
96
Do do do do
1805,
16,400
00
Do do do do
1806,
37,296
93
79,649 89
In the Bank of Alexandria, during the year ending 30th September, 1804,
2,913
66
Do do do 1805,
_
53,374
75
Do do do 1806,
-
114,050
00
170.338 41
•
•
«
Amounting, altogether, to .
540,161,765 53
That the moneys tlius deposited have been drawn from time to time, in order to discharge the public expendi-
tures, and have, also, sometimes been transferred, as the public service required, from one part of the Union to
another, and from one bank to another; so that the balances, actually deposited in the several banks, have fluctu-
ated from week to week, and from (fay to day; a circumstance which renders it impracticable, without great delay
to give a precise statement, from which to deduce the average balances, or permanent deposites in each bank.
That the annexed table exhibits the balances which were actually deposited in each bank on tiie last days of
every quarter of the three years aforesaid, being the days on which the treasurer's accounts are periodically settled
by the accounting officers of the treasury; but that the largest regular payments being made by the treasury towards
the end of each quarter, it follows, that the balances, particularly in the Bank of the United States and its branches
have generally been greater than is there exhibited. '
And that, taking thit table as the basis, on which to form an estimate, it appears that the average balances in
the several banks in which public m(meys are now deposited, which balances may be considered as the permanent
public deposites in such banks, have, for each of the three years aforesaid, amounted to the following sums, that is
to say :
In the Bank of the United States and its several branches, as above mentioned:
During the year ending 30th September, 1804, ... . $4 217,899 82
1)^ ''•> 1805, .... 3',509'.526 46
Do do 1806, .... 3,821,428 23
In the Pennsylvania Bank, and its branch at Pittsburg, during the year ending 30th Sept. 1804, $157,847 82
Do do do 1805, 348,295 53
Do do do 1806, 315,858 39
In the Roger Williams Bank, during the year ending 30th Sept. 1804, , . $62,000 00
Do do do 1805, . . 84*,S84 56
Do do do 1806, , . 47,460 43
In the Newport Bank, during the year ending 30th Sept. 1804, . . . $23,572 08
Do do do 1805, . . . 36',769 26
Do do do 1806, . . . 28,418 89
In the Bank of Columbia, during the year ending 30th Sept. 1804, , . . $39,837 89
Do do do 1805. . , . 28'951 89
Do do do 1806, . . . 37.862 34
In the Bank of Alexandria, during the year ending 30th Sept. 1804, . . $13,030 13
Do do do 1805, . , 11,298 44
Do do do 1806, . . 39,716 85
All which is respectfullv submitted.
Treastjry Departmknt, December 19, 1806.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treamry.
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180r.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. 219
9th Congress.] ^^^ 257. [2d Session.
DIRECT TAX.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 31, 1806.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to tlie resolution of the House of Representatives of the 18th instant,
respectfully reports:
That the annexed statement of the situation of the direct tax shews the quotas assigned to each State, the sums
actually received into the treasury, and the respective amounts paid for expenses and losses, or of outstandin<' tax.
so far as tiie same has been ascertained.
That 1,664,066 dollars and 33 cents had been paid into the treasury, prior to the 30th day of September last.
That the expenses of collection, so f;ir as accounts have been rendered, amount to about 120,000 dollars, and
that, estimating the expenses incurred in the States of Pennsylvania, South Carolina, (Georgia, and Kentucky, which
are not yet ascertained, at 40,000 dollars, there is still a nominal outstanding balance of near 176.000 dollars; which
balance is liable to considerable deductions, partly on account of the delinquencies of some of the officers employed
in the collection, but principally because they have been unable to sell a number of lots or tracts of land which had
been returned in the assessment and cannot be found.
All which is respectfully submitted,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, 29th December^ 1806.
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1807.1 SALT TAX AND THE MEDITERRANEAN FUND. 221
9th Congress.] No^ 258. [--^tl Session.
SALT TAX AND THE MEDITERRANEAN FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 7, 1807.
Committee Room, December 12, 1806.
Sir:
The Committee of Ways and Means, to whom has been referred tliat part of the message of the President of
the United States, of the 2d instant, wliicli suggests the expediency of abolishing the duties on salt, and of continuing,
for a limited time, those duties, the proceeds of which constitute the Mediterranean fund, have instructed me to
request that you will furnish them with such intbnnaticm, in possession of the Treasury Department, as you may
deem connected with the subject.
I am, sir, with very high respect, yours,
JOHN RANDOLPH.
The Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, December 18, 1806.
Sir:
I had the honor to receive your letter of the 12th instant, requesting such information as I might deem con-
nected with the proposition for abolishing the duty on salt, and for continuing, for a limited time, the duties which
constitute the Mediterranean fund.
An examination of the report made on the 5th instant, in obedience to the pro\isions of the act, supplementary
to the act to establish the Treasury Department, will show, that, if no other expenses whatever shall be incurred,
but such as are already actually authorized by law, neither the salt tax, nor the Mediterranean fund, are, any longer,
wanted. The propriety of continuing the last mentioned fund lor a limited time, must be decided by considt'ra-
tions connected with the political situation of the United States: for it is only to provide for the speedy payment
of any contemplated acquisition of territory, without creating a new debt, or in case of war. that the hind can be
wanted. Under existing circumstances, I should think it consistent with prudence to continue it for one year
longer.
As to the duty on salt, the only additional information which appears connected with the subject, is what relates
to the allowance heretofore made to vessels employed in the cod hshery: for this, perhaps, exceeds the duties paid
on the importation of the salt employed in curing the fish.
The allowance has amounted —
For the year 1803, to ------....- $117,174
For the year 1804, to ----..-.... 145,987
For the year 1805, to - - • ---..-.- 152,928
Quintals.
The quantity of dried American fish exported during the year ending on the 30th September, 1803, to 461,870
For the year ending on 30th September, 1804, to - - " - - - -- - 567,825
And for the year ending 30th September, 1805, to .-..--. 514,549
But the quantity offish of that description, consumed within the United States, is not known.
The bounty paid on the exportation of pickled fish, pork, and beef, is said to be no more than the duty on the salt
used in curing the same.
Should there be any points on which further elucidations are wanted, and the committee will be pleased to desig-
nate what they are, their directions will be immediately attended to.
I have the honor to be. very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. John Randolph, Chairman of the Committee of JVays ami Mecms.
Treasury Department, January 3, 1807.
I have the honor to enclose a statement of the quantity ot salt imported into the several ports ot the United
States, and exported therefrom to foreign countries, during the year ending on the 30th day of September, 1805.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. John Randolph, Chairman of the Committee of fVays and Means.
^ ft
222
FINANCE.
[1807.
.i Statement showing the quantity of Salt imported into the several ports of the United States, and exported there-
from, during the year ending on the 30th September, 1805.
Ports.
Imported.
Exported.
Ports.
Imported.
Exported.
Bushels.
Bushels.
Bushels.
Bushels.
Portsmouth,
66,686
Sagg Harbor,
5,200
Vermont, . - -
5,958
New York,
742,075
Neuburyport,
Gloucester,
133,805
Perth Amboy,
989
21,306
Philadelphia,
Presqu' Isle,
155,073
1,554
Salem, . . _
53,884
2,882
20
Marblehead,
49,219
833
Baltimore,
169,292
Boston, - - -
641,753
4,411
Georgetown, (Columbia) -
3,378
Plymouth, - - -
Barnstable,
25,748
Alexandria,
47,615
14,729
Norfolk, -
296,040
Nantucket,
24,640
Petersburg,
27,653
New Bedford,
55,925
Richmond,
9,323
Dighton, - - .
14,041
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Tappahannock,
7,184
York,
7,706
Folly Landing,
257
Biddeford, -
3,445
Wilmington, (N. Carolina)
88,919
Kennebunk,
14,364
Newbern, -
13,125
Portland,
243,897
2,113
Washington,
22,115
Bath, - - -
14,495
Edenton,
24,937
"Wiscasset, - - -
13,420
Camden, - - -
1,401
Waldoborough,
11,028
Beautort, (North Carolina)
706
Penobscot, - - -
10,022
Georgetown, (S. Carolina)
17,753
Frenchman's Bay, -
1,200
Charleston,
127,280
517
Passamaquoddy,
657
Savannah,
72,371
Newport,
40,493
6
St. Mary's,
366
Bristol,
6,850
Miami,
34
Providence.
73,439
1,084
Detroit.
13
New London,
92,405
222
Michillimackinack,
127
Middletown,
39,229
New Orleans,
42,914
40
Nesv Haven,
48,099
22,002
Mobile.
7
Fairfield,
Champlain,
2,186
23,478
1,882
Total bushels.
3,652,276
15,544
Hudson,
Trkasurv Department, Begister^s Office, January 2d, 1806.
9th Congress.]
No. 259.
[2d Session.
SiK
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 8, 1807.
Treasury Department, January 6, 1807.
In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, parsed on the third of March, 1797, I
have the honor to transmit a statement exhibiting the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares, and mer-
chandise, imported into the United States, and exported tlierefrom, during the years 1803, 1804, and 1805.
I have the honor to be. very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Tiie Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ji Stutemenl exhibiting the amount of Drawback payable on sundry articles exported from the United States, in
the years 1803, 1804, and \805, compared ivith the amount of Duties collected on the same, respectively.
IN TUE TEAll 1803.
IN- THE TKAB 1804.
IX THE TEAR 1805.
SPECIES OI- MEKCUAXnlSE.
Duties
Drawback
DiitifS
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
On Vlei'cliaiurise —
Dollars
Dcillars.
Dollars.
Uiillars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Pmini^:'. dulv of 12^ per cent, ad ml.
Do ' 13f do
3,399,781
185,568
243,765
24,757
1,794,697
64,427
308,011
29,790
~
42,239
2,410
Do 15 do
1,104,355
25,005
3,374,397
247,857
5,792,800
834,456
Do 15i do
-
-
40
Do 16i do
68,634
4,216
223,422
56,897
338,539
151,949
Do 17^ do
_
-
678,035
27,053
1,339,132
109,881
Do 19i do
—
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41,151
8,284
72,046
18,292
Do 20 do
67,857
1,309
32,986
2,850
-
18
Do 22 do
13,126
870
4,060
748
Do 22i do
_
_
49,048
1,525
86,419
8,190
Do 24i do
_
-
11,083
342
16,103
1,274
Wines, Madeira, - - ~
196,857
19,934
238,982
29,952
171,592
48,194
Burgundy and Champaigne, -
Slierry and St. Lucar,
Claret, - - -
1,868
138
862
65
2,556
732
131,358
5,221
225,888
4,153
130,339
8,696
-
61,992
32,027
86,086
58,745
Lisbon, Oporto, &c. -
52,619
1,410
77,921
1,371
90,148
1,396
TeneriflTe, Fayal, &c.
120,849
1,837
135,692
2,030
289,824
57,078
All other, - - -
246,398
104,119
729,615
425,287
956,983
699,368
1807.]
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
223
STATEMENT-Continued.
IN THE TEAR 1803.
IX TllK YEAH 1804.
IN THE TEAR 1805.
SPECIES OF MERCHAtTDlSE.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback.
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Spirits, distilled fiom gi'ain, - -
361,802
19,715
422,002
85,354
178,881
54,425
Do from otiier materials,
Do from domestic do. -
2,367,804
84,961
2,987,528
8
248,572
2,545,499
94
402,661
Molasses, _ _ _ _
303,584
629
328,412
1,579
465,645
1,200
Beer, Ale, and Pi.rter,
14,919
201
10,039
376
21,5.;4
4,544
Tea, Bohea, _ _ _
453,351
216,337
58,378
6,753
63,565
7,889
159,849
Souchoni::, - _ _
134,792
90,854
293,262
124,540
371,655
Hyson, &.C. - _ _
96,591
13,369
179,433
37,357
234,088
77,565
Other Green, - - -
245,517
85,809
145,611
16,195
359,442
101,673
1,992,982
Coffee, _ _ - _
948,672
499,251
3,001,066
2,601,646
2,345,853
Cocoa, _ _ _ _
22,664
11,755
26,511
11,213
122,277
74,968
Cliocolate, - _ - _
46
-
42
1
132
\
Sugar, Brown, _ _ _
1,969,256
709,499
2,990,008
1,586,751
4,152,366
2,550,880
White Clayed,
245,587
150,639
299,482
253,052
1,245,284
924,913
Loaf and Candy, - -
525
551
-
5,507
5,154
Other refined,
47
-
13
-
15
Almonds, _ _ - _
-
-
1,182
113
3,548
603
Currants, _ _ _ -
-
-
251
-
828
Prunes and Plums, - - -
-
-
2,005
352
4,501
1,062
Figs, - _ _ _
-
-
148
-
5,062
523
Raisins, in jars and boxes, - -
-
-
2,911
58
21,468
4,153
Do all other, - - _
-
-
190
-
31,210
1,387
Candles, Tallow, _ _ _
548
117
890
546
3,218
1,286
Wax, _ _ _
185
75
347
90
252
97
Cheese, _ _ _ _
9,331
4,309
16,835
7,681
o2,7S5
26,266
Soap, _ _ _ _
3,837
2,981
27,283
15,444
33,025
27,504
Tallow, _ _ _ _
-
-
5,935
-
7,737
536
Spices, Mace, - _ _
-
-
896
11
14,094
1,388
Nutmegs, _ - -
-
-
4,667
112
14,702
1,536
Cinnamon, - - _
-
-
621
-
4,061
1,036
Cloves, _ _ _
-
-
2,632
1,742
13,363
3,593
Pepper, - _ _
244,673
130,246
374,521
343,595
247,204
271,896
Pimento, - - _
35,034
14,042
22,727
17,942
5,531
4,783
Cliinese Cassia, - -
-
-
2,169
57i
15,470
11,999
Tobacco, _ _ - _
12,741
60
4,688
202
404
125
Snuff, _ _ - _
2,125
1,633
2,236
772
1,366
686
Indigo, _ - - _
37,321
3,532
76,060
39,774
118,886
92,763
Cotton, - - - -
98,692
85,028
83,483
81,815
75,488
69,372
Powder, Hair, _ _ _
-
-
34
14
274
28
Gun, - - -
-
-
11,891
1,529
27,540
1,286
Starcli, - - _ _
-
-
148
6
292
19
Glue, _ _ _ _
-
-
714
-
1,507
171
Pewter Plates and Dishes, -
—
_
1,965
_
2,726
Anchors and Sheet Iron,
-
_
4,180
_
11,171
Hoop and Slit Iron, - -
-
-
154
-
2,019
272
Nails, - - - _
74,593
3,063
83,309
6,683
83,516
12,845
Spikes, _ _ _ _
3,485
32
2,795
34
4,736
158
Quicksilver, - - - _
_
_
136
_
5,575
61
Paint, Ocrc, Yellow, in Oil, -
-
-
262
6
5,75
40
Dry Yellow, - - -
-
-
1,568
104
1.831
67
Spanisli Brown, - _
-
_
1,433
_
6,842
11
White and Red Lead,
-
-
18,109
50,7
43,530
317
Lend, and manufactures of, - _
26,975
696
38,646
777
45,607
443
Seines, _ - _ _
-
-
163
_
194
Cordage, Tarred, - - _
15,248
771
10,234
4,175
17,434
1,268
Do. Untarred, and Yarn,
2,350
-
2,989
18
1,601
63
Cables, - _ _ _
2,839
-
1,182
87
1,256
Steel, - - - _
7,811
48
10,198
-
10,274
498
Hemp, - - - _
123,217
-
81,358
_
115,946
Twine and Pack-thread, - -
7,940
11
11,012
333
12,793
366
Glauber Salts, - - _
2,388
4
1,360
5
896
Salt, - - - _
721,355
4,561
686,799
5,992
765,804
2,413
Coal, _ _ _ _
21,957
298
14,063
_
25,810
204
Fish, Dried, - - _ _
_
_
19,855
_
77,800
Pickled, Salmon,
-
-
5,266
—
7,505
Mackerel, - - _
-
-
4,971
_
6,708
All other, - - _
-
-
2,519
—
4,602
Glass, Bottles, - _ _
-
-
5,681
685
12,992
3,525
Window, - - _
-
-
15,778
224
53,031
281
Cigars, - - - _
-
-
13,054
4
34,274
885
Lime, - - - -
-
-
130
_
305
Boots, - - - -
3,534
145
2,861
o 1 .->
1,984
131
Shoes and Slippers of Silk, -
996
360
1,438
244
3,805
1,420
Do. all other, - - -
9,067
329
9,593
1,874
10,260
4,742
Cards, Wool and Cotton,
5
_
24
5
Do. Playing, - - -
1,620
1,347
992
185
3,537
Dollars,
14,227,778
2,569.813
20,186,185
6,686,483
23,545,114
8,955,745
Teeasubt Depaetmist, Register's Office, January 6, 1807.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
224 ^ FINANCE. [1807.
9lh Congress.] No. 260. [2d Session.
DRAWBACK.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 21, 1807.
Mr. Early, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of Gideon
Lamson, made the following report:
The ship Doris, of which the petitioner was owner, received on board, at Philadelphia, in the month of June last,
a quantity of sugar and coffee, intended to be shipped to Antwerp, for the benefit of drawback. Before the whole
of the intended cargo had been put on board, it was discovered that the vessel had made considerable water,
and the sugar and coffee she had received were relanded. The sugar was damaged seventy -five per cent., and by
the exporter, was thrown upon the hands of the owner of the ship. It does not appear that the misfortune arose
from any want of care or attention. On the contrary, the vessel had, immediately before she began to receive her
load, been examined by a person of competent skill, and pronounced free from defect.
The memorialist prays, upon these facts, that the debenture on the sugar may be allowed him, or that such other
relief may be afforded, as Congress may consider just and proper.
Tlie committee know of no principle heretofore recognized by Congress, which would authorize a compliance
with this application. To allow the debenture when the sugar has not been export(?d from the United States, would
be, in the highest degree, preposterous. To afford relief, in any way. would be to make the Government of the
United States insurers against individual losses. The committee, therefore, submit the following resolution:
ResolvecL That the prayer of the petition of Gideon Lamson ought not to be granted.
9th Congress.] No. 261. [2d Session.
MINT.
communicated to the senate, JANUARY 29, 1807.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
I communicate, for the information of Congress, the report of the Director of the Mint, of the operations
of that establishment during the last year.
TH: JEFFERSON.
January 27, 1807.
Mint of the United States, January 1st, 1807.
Sir:
At the commencement of the present year, I have the honor ot laying before you, a report of the operations
of the mint during the last year.
From the treasurer's annual statement it will appear that, during this period, there have been struck at the mint,
gold coins to the amount of three hundred and twenty -four thousand five hundred and five dollars, and silver coins
to the amount of four hundred and seventy-one thousand three hundred and nineteen dollars; making the total
amount seven hundred and ninety five thousand eight hundred ;.iid twenty-four doUai's, and the number of pieces
one million one hundred and eleven thousand four hundred and nine.
By comparing this year's coinage of the precious metals with that of the ten preceding years, the time that the
mint had been in full operation, it will appear that, though the expense has been comparatively moderate, yet the
amount struck is nearly double the average annual amount during that period, and the number of pieces, (the most
accurate measure of the quantity of labor) considerably more than quadruple.
This favorable circumstance may, in a great measure, be ascribed to the regular supply of bullion, furnished
chiefly by the Bank of the United States and the Bank of Pennsylvania. Nor is tliere any doubt of a like supply
during the current year.
It will be observed that but little has been done in the coinage of copper duiing the last year. This was owing
to the cent press requiring a new screw and other repairs, which it was not easy to procure, and besides, it was but
seldom that a hand could be spared, for this purpose, from the more urgent business of the mint.
Arrangements are, however, now made for carrying on this coinage during the present year, which, it is hoped,
will fully supply all current demands for this species of coin.
1 have the honor to be, with sentiments of the most perfect esteem, your obedient servant,
R. PATTERSON.
Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States.
1807.]
THE MINT.
225
A Statement of the Coins struck at the Mnt of the United States, from the 1st January to the 31.?/ December, 180G.
inchesivc, viz:
^
GOLD COINS.
Amount in
Dollars.
Half Eagles.
Quarter Eagles.
TOTAL.
Quarter ending in March, - - - .
June, - - - -
September. . . .
December, . - -
5,930
3,746
36,759
17,658
1,616
33,690
18,730
183,795
88,290
65,709 pieces of gold coins, . - -
64,093
1,616
$324,505
69,195
145.370
119,646
137,108
SILVER COINS.
Half Dollars.
Quarter Dollars.
Quarter ending in March, - - - -
June, - . - .
September, . . .
December,
138,390
190.740
236,230
274,216
200,000
6,124
1,045,700 pieces of silver coins, -
839,576
206,124
, ,- .| • ^
471,319
3,410
70
895
885
COPPER COINS.
Cents.
Half Cents.
Quarter ending in March, - - - -
June, - - - -
September,
December,
341,000
7,000
179,000
177,000
704,000 pieces of copper coins. -
348,000
356,000
Total amoun
5.260
1,815,409 pieces of coins. Amount of all the coins struck in 1806,
801,084
Mint of the United vStates, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 3lst December, 1806.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
An Abstract of the Expenditures of the Mint of the United States, from the 1st January to the 31s/ December,
1806, viz:
Quarter ending in March,
June,
September,
December,
Salaries.
Wages.
2,650
2,650
2,650
2,650
1,376 91
1,568 05
1,632 68
1,772 11
10,600 ; 6,349 75
Incidental.
445 98
823 37
386 33
1,024 27
2,679 95
Amount,
Totals.
4.472 89
5.041 42
4,669 01
5,446 38
$19,629 70
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 31st December, 1806.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
226 FINANCE. [1807
9th Congress.] - No. 262. [2d Session.
INDEMNITY TO COLLECTORS.
, COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF KEPRBSENTATIVES, FEBUUARY 4, 1807.
j Treasury Department, January 22, 1807.
Sir!
I have Ihe honor to transmit copies of (he vouchers sent by Mr. Gelston to the Comptroller's office, and esta-
blishing the facts stated in his petition that he had paid $9,974 62, recovered from him in two suits instituted against
him for damages arising from a seizure made by liim, as collector, of two vessels which were presumed to be owned
by foreigners, though sailing under American registers. Although the proofs were not sufficient to obtain a condem-
nation of the vessels, the circumstances were such as did justify the attempt. But tiie accounting officers had no
authority to allow to the collector the amount of damages recovered; and the hardship of the case consists particu-
larly in that, in case of condemnation, the United States would have received one half of the nett proceeds of the
forfeiture, and the collector one sixth part of the same; whilst, in case of acquittal and subsequent damages, the
whole falls on the collector who has made the seizure.
Whatever may be the determination of Congress in this case, it appears proper that some general provision may
be adopted, which, without injuring the citizens, may protect the collectors, and ultimately the United States,
against actions of this kind, when the seizure shall appear to have been made on reasonable grounds.
It isprovided by the 89th section of the act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, that, " when
any prosecution shall be commenced onaccountof the seizure of any shipor vessel, goods, wares, or merchandise, and
judgment shall be given for the claimant or claimants, if it shall appear to the court before whom such prosecution
shall be tried, that there was a reasonable cause of seizure, the said court shall cause a proper certificate or entry
to be made thereof, and, in such case, the claimant or claimants shall not be entitled to costs, nor shall the person
who made the seizure. ()r the prosecutor, be liable to action, suit, or judgment, (m account of such seizure and
prosecution." But this provision extends only to revenue cases arising under the act, and applies neither to the
registering act, nor to the acts prohibiting (he slave trade, nor to the acts prohibiting the intercourse with St. Do-
mingo, or (he importation of certain goods from (he dominions of Great Britain. It necessarily results that the
execution of those laws is not enforced as it ought to be; and that, principally since the damages recovered in the
case now under consideration have been known, collectors cannot be expected to make seizures at the risk, perhaps,
of the whole amount of their property, even in cases where circumstances are extremely suspicious, and it is ex-
pected that a legal investigation will lead to a full discovery. The same will iiappen in cases where the law is not
perfectly clear, and where a judicial decision is in fact necessary to fix its meaning.
If the provision abovementioned be proper in revenue cases, it cannot be improper in the cases arising under the
registering act, or under any other law which au(horizes a seizure. If (he collector dares to seize without rea-
sonable cause, (he court will refuse a certificate, and the party will recover damages, vvhich, in such case. Congress
never can be called upon to refund. But, unless the provision be thus extended, either the collectors must be
assured (hat Congress will always indemnify them, or the laws will remain in a great degi;ee unexecuted, and those
provisions, particularly, which were intended to protect the American flag, be materially impaired.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIIS.
Honorable Peter Eakly, Chairman of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
9th Congress.] No. 263. [2d Session.
' COLLECTION DISTRICTS,
communicated to the house of representatives, FEBRUARY 4, 1807.
Mr. Early, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to whom were referred the petition of sundry
inhabitants of the towns of Stonington and Groton, in the State of Connecticut, and the petition of sundry in-
habitants of Pawcatuck, in the State of Rhode Island, made the following report:
The petitioners pray that a new collection district may be formed, to incliide Stonington and Groton, in the
State of Connecticut, and Pawcatuck, in the State of Rhode Island, together with certain shores and waters adja-
cent; and that Stonington may be made the port of entry thereof.
This is an application which, if granted, will lead to an invasion of a principle in the arrangement of the collec-
tion districts ot the United States, heretofore so tenaciously adhered to that but a single exception has ever been
made to it. The principle is to avoid forming a district out of dlflTerent States. The exception is in the annexation
of the towns of Kittery and Berwick, in the State of Massachusetts, to the district of Portsmouth, in the State of
New Hampshire, leaving, however, vessels bound to the former places the option of making their entry at York, the
nearest port of entry in the former State. Such an option will be indispensable in every case of the kind, to avoid
an infraction of that provision in the constitution, which declares that vessels bound to or from one State, shall not
be obliged to enter, clear, or pay duties in another; and the necessity for such an option it is, that raises, in the
opinion of the committee, an insuperable objection to the present application, as being embarrassing to the officers
and hazardous to the security of the revenue.
The committee have not been able to discover tiie reasons which dictated the arrangement in the solitary case
abovementioned, but they cannot consider it otherwise than a dangerous precedent. They submit the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the memorialists ought not to be granted.
1807.] THE SINKING FUND. 22"
9th Congress.] ^S^q 964. [2d Se
SSION.
SINKING FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, FEBRIARY 5, 1807.
The Commissioners of the Sinlving Fund respectfully report to Congress as follows:
That the measures which have been authori/A'd by the Board, subsefjuent to tlieir report of the 5th of February,
1806. are fully detailed in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury to this Board, dated tlu fourth day of the i)re-
sent month, and in the statements therein referred to. which are herewith transmitted, and prayed to be received as
part of this report.
GEO. CLINTON. Frc.si,knt oflhc Senate.
J. MARSHALL, ClikfJuslkr of the United Slulcs.
JAMES MADISON. Sen-elary of Stole.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Sen'etanj of the Treamn/.
C. A. RODNEY, .ittorupy General.
AVashington, February 5, 1807.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund —
That the balance remaining unexpended at (he close of the year 1804. and applicable to payments
failing due after that year, which balance, as appears by the statement B, annexed to the last
annual report, amounted to two millions three hundred and sixteen thousand iinie hundred and
seventy-five dollars and fourteen cents, -------- $-3,316,973 1 }
Together with the disbursements made during the year ISO"), out of the treasury, on account of the
principal and interest of the public debt, which disbursements, as appears by the statement C.
annexed to the last annual report, amounted to seven millions three hundred and twenty-eight
thousand five hundred and nine dollars and seven cents, - - - - - 7,328, .)09 07
And with a further sum, arising from profit on the remittances from America to Europe, purchased
in the year 1805, which profit, as appears by the statement D. annexed to die last annual re^iort,
amounted to one hundred and seventeen thousand one hundred and thirty-seven dollars and htty-
t wo cents. - - •■ - - - - - •■ - - - 117. 137 52
And amounting, altogether, to nine millions seven hundred and sixty-two thousand six hundred aiul
twenty-one dollars and seventy-three cents, ----.... S9.762.C21 73
Have been accounted for in the following manner, viz:
1. Thei'e was repaid into the treasury during the year 1805. on account of the principal of protested
bills, and of advances made to commissioners of loans, as appears by the statement E. annexed to
the last annual report, a sum of sixty- six thousand seven hundred and three dollars and two cents. 66.703 02
H. The sums actually applied during the same year, to the payment of the principal and interest of
the public debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the treasury depaitment, amount, as will
appear by statement A, to eight millions forty eight tliousand four hundie;l and forty-two dol-
lai's and eighty-two cents:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the debt, - - $3,905,169 25
2. Paid on account of the interest and charges on the same, - - 1,143,273;
8,048,112,82
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1805^, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department,
amounted, as will appear by the statement B. to one million six hundred and forty-seven thou-
saud four hundred and seventy-five dollars and eighty-nine cents. - . . . 1,647,475 89
89,762.621
Tluit. during the year 1806. the following disbursements were made out of the treasury, on account of the princi-
pal and interest of the public debt, viz.:
!. On account of the reimbursement and interest of the domestic debt. - - - . $7,136.368 03
II. On account of the domestic unfunded debt. -...-.. .^19 Qy
HI. On account of the principal and interest of the foreign debt, and of the interest on the Louisiana
stock, ............ 1.311.389 78
Amounting, altogethei-, as will appear by the annexed list of warrants C, to eight millions uiue hun-
dred and forty-eight thousand and six dollars and ninety cents, ----- SS. 948.006 90
Which disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
I. From the funds constituting tlie annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for the year 1806, viz:
From the fund arising from interest on the debt transferred to the commissioners
of the sinking fund, as per account I, . . - - . $864,964 02
From the funds arising from the sale of public lands, being the amount of moneys
paid into the treasury from the 1st July. 1805, to 30th September. 1806. as per
account K. - - - - - - - - - 699.385 37
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on
the tonnage of ships or vessels, ...... 6,367,934 'yO
Amounting, altogether, to - - 7,932,283 98
Which sum of - - - - - - - - - - 7,932,283 98
Together with the sum advanced during the year 1805. on account of the appropria-
tion for the year 1806, and amounting, as appears by the last annual report, to 67,716 02
Makes, in the whole, the annual appropriation for the year 1806, of - - $8,000,000 00
II. From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on the tonnage of
ships or vessels, advanced in part, and on account of the annual appropriation for the year 1807. 1.003.790 70
III. From repay iiients in the treasury, on account of remittances purchased for providing for the foreign
debt, and ol advances made to commissioners of loans, as will appear by tlie statemeiit E, viz:
Repayment of the purchase money and advances . . - - .S6,000 00
Damages and interest recovered. .... . . i.020 00
7.020 00
228 FINANCE. [1807.
IV. From the moneys appropriated by law for paying commissions to agents employed in the pur-
chase of remittances for the foreign debt, bemg the amount paid at the treasury, during the year
1806, for that object, as will appear by the statement C, ----- - 4,912 22
$8,948,006 90
That the abovementioned disbursements, together with the above stated balance of - - - 1,647,475 89
Which remained unexpended at the close of the year 1805, and with a sum arising from profit on
remittances from America to Europe, purchased in the year 1806, and amounting, as will appear
by the statement D, to - - - - - - - - - - 35,697 77
And with a further sum, arising from profit on the purchases of the public debt, made by the com-
missioners of the sinking fund in the same year, and amounting, as will appear by the statement
L, to - - - - - - - - - - - - - 437 96
And amounting, altogether, to ten millions six hundred and thirty-one thousand six hundred and
eighteen dollars and fifty-two cents, ----.... $10,631,618 52
Will be accounted for in the next annual report, in conformity with the accounts which shall then
have been rendered to the Treasury Department.
That, in the mean while, the manner in whicii the said sum has been applied, is estimated as followeth:
I. The repaymentsi nto the treasury, on account of principal, liave, during the year 1806,
amounted, as by the abovementioned statement E, to - - - - 6,000 00
II. The sums actually applied, during the year 1806, to the payment of the principal and
interest of the public debt, are estimated as followeth:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, - 4,828,899 17
2. Ditto, on account of interest and charges on the same, - 3,910,791 43
8,739,690 60
As will appear by the estimate F.
ill. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1806, and applicable to
payments falling due after that year, is estimated, as per estimate G, at ■• - 1,885,927 93
$10,631,618 52
Th;it, in conformity with the proceedings and resolutions of the commissioners of the sinking fund, of the 28th of
April, 1806, a copy whereof, M, is annexed, and public notice having been given that proposals would be received
by the Treasurer of the United States for the purchase of the public debt, $17,517 61 unredeemed amount of old
SIX per cent, and deferred stocks, were purchased at 971 per cent, as will appear by the statement L; the other
offers, which amounted only to $91,956 nominal value, having been made at prices above the then market price of
stocks, and accordingly rejected. And that the statement H exhibits the amount of stock transferred to the com-
missioners of the sinking fund, in trust for the United States, to the 31st of December, 1806, including the sum of
$112,950 56, being the aggregate of the several species of stock transferred in the year 1806, in payment for public
lands.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, February 4, 1807.
A.
Statement of the application, (hiring the year 1805, of the funds provided for the payment of principal and interest
of the public debt.
I. Payments on account of the principal c^f the public debt.
1. Of the domestic debt, viz:
Reimbursement of old six per cent, stock, . - - . - $1,022,329 40
Do. deferred stock, ------ 346,778 14
As per treasury report. No. 18,806,
2. Domestic loans reimbursed,
3. Debts due to foreign officers, including arrearages of interest,
Unfunded registered debt, reimbursed,
4. Of the foreign debt, viz:
3d instalment of loan of $3,000,000 of 1st January, 1792,
1st do. do. 3,000,000 of 1st January, 1794,
5th do. do. 2,000,000 of 1st February, 1784,
Last do. do. 2.500,000 of 1st March, 1791,
3d. do. do. 2,950,000 of 1st June, 1792,
Last do. do. 6,000,000 1st September. 1791,
4th and 5th do. 2,050,000 1st Dec. 1791, (Antwerp)
-
-
1,369.107 54
-
700,000 00
3f interest,
7,947 94
-
113 77
_ ft Ofil 71
Guilders.
600,000
600,000
250,000
500,000
600,000
1,200,000
820,000
it 40 cents,
4,570,000,2
$1,828,000 00
11. Payments on account of the interest and charges on the public debt.
1. On the domestic debt.
Interest for the year 1805, on the several species of the domestic funded debt, as settled
at the treasury, - - - - - - («) $3,224,059 80
2. Interest on Louisiana stock domesticated, - - - 150 00
3. Interest ()n domestic loans, --.... 56,170 12
4. On the foreign debt, viz:
Guilders.
Interest paid at Amsterdam, - - 387,000 00
Do. at Antwerp, - - 36,900 00
3,905,169 25
423,900 00
at 40 cents, $169,560 00
Premiums on loan of 1st February, 1784, 20,000 guilders, do. 8,090 00
Interest on Louisiana stock, from 1st July, 1804 to 1st July, 1805, 675^000 00
1807.] THE SINKING FUND. 229
Commissions and charges, viz:
Guilders.
At Amsterdam, including Louisiana stock, 8,695 11 8
At Antwerp, (6) - - - 1,300 00 0
12,995 11 8
at 40 cents, $5,198 23
At London, on Louisiana stock, ^421 17 6 - 1,875 00
7,073 23
$802,893 G5
4,143,273 57
Commission on purciiase of bills in America, - - - 3,260,43
$862,893 65
Notes to Statement A.
$8,048,442 82
(a) The interest on the several species of domestic debt, for the year 1805, as settled at the trea-
sury, amounted to - - - - - - - - - $3,324,061 73
From wliicli lias been deducted the result of sundry small errors, occasioned by miscalculations
of dividends at the treasury and loan offices, - - - 3 93
Making the sum given in the statement, - - - . . $3,224,059 80
ib) The death of Mr. De Wolf, the connnissi(mer at Antwerp, charged with tlic payment of the interest and
principal of the loan obtained at that place, has prevented the rendering of his final accounts. The precise amount
of the charges, on the payments made in 1805, cannot, therefore, be stated. The sum here given is on estimate, but
cannot be tar out of the way.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February Uh, 1807.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
B.
Statement of the provision made, before the 1st day of January, 1806, for the payment of the principal and interest
of the Public Debt falling due after the year 1805.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
1. Cash in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, viz:
In Amsterdam, on 31st December, 1805, per
treasury report. No. 18,410, •- Guilders, 2,397,171 18 3
From which deduct a balance due the commis-
sioner in Antwerp, - - - . 767 1 g
2,396,407 16 13
At 40 cents, $958,563 14
In London, per account rendered, of December
31st, 1805, - - - - ^£42,664 1 1
At 4s. &d. 189,618 01
2. Remittances outstanding, viz:
Amount paid for at tiie treasury, and remitted to Amsterdam be-
fore the 1st January, 1806, but not received by the commis-
sioners till after that day, - - Guilders 700,000
At 40 cents, 280,000 00
Do. do. do. remitted to London, outstanding on
1st January, 1S06, - . . . £43,000
: ' At 4s. Gd. 191.111 11
1,148,181 15
471,111 11
3. Amount of payments made at the treasury before the 1st January, 1806, for bills
which have been protested for non-payment, and which, on that day, had not been
. repaid into the treasury, (a) ------- 43,857 00
1.663.149 26
II. Deduct on account of the Domestic Debt, as follows:
The demands unsatisfied on the 1st January, 1806, were the following, viz:
1. Dividends payable by commissioners of loans, including the dividend due on
that day, and exclusive of unclaimed dividends no longer denumdable at their
offices, .......... 1,430,976 71
2. Unclaimed dividends payable at the treasury, . _ - . 7,791 66
'^'he provision made for the above objects was as follows:
1. Cash due from commissioners of loans deceased, and out of office, $2,295 06
2. Cash in the hands of acting commissioners of loans, - - 1,419,701 24
3. Amount over advanced at the treasury for payment of unclaimed
dividends, -......- 1,098 10
1,438,768 37
1,423,095
Leaving the sum wanted on 1st January. 1806. to meet all the payments on ac-
count of the domestic debt, - - ■ - - - - - - 15,673 37
Total amount of provision for the public debt, renraining unapplied on the 3Ist December, 1805. $1,647,475 89
30 tt
230
FINANCE.
ti8or.
Note to Statement B.
(a) Statement of protested bills, outstanding December 31st, 1805
Purchased before 1802, A Brown's bill, Guilders, 60,000 $24,000
Purchased in do. Brown and Hackman's do. 60,000 24,000
Do. do. Beale Owings' do. - 20,000 8,000
140,000 56,000
A partial payment made on the above bills in 1805, of - - 18,143
37,857
Purchased in 1805, John J. Astor's bill, Guilders, 15,000 6,000 Amount repaid in 1806.
$43,857
The protested bills, outstanding on 31st December, 1804, per note (c,) to statement B, annexed to the annual
report dated February 4th, 1806, amounted to -.--.. $104,000
The amount protested since that time, is -..-.-. 6,000
110,000
The repayments in 1805, per statement E, annexed to the report of February 4th, 1806, amounted to 66,143
And leaves outstanding, as here stated.
$43,857
Treasury Department, Register's Office, 4th February, 1807.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
List of Warrants draum according to law, during the year 1806, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the reimbursement and interest of the Domestic Debt.
No. of Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Amount.
7,117
1806 Feb. 21,
James Davidson, Jun. . . . .
$2,843 82
18
Do. ....
3,963 41
55
March 5,
James Alger, ....
1,000 00
56
Isaac Neufville, ....
36,000 00
57
Sherwood Haywood, . . . -
William Gardner, . . - .
2,000 00
58
6,400 00
97
18,
Benjamin Austin, Jun. ....
170,000 00
98
Christopher Ellery, ....
12,000 00
99
William Imlay, ....
20,800 00
7,200
William Few, ... -
240,000 00
1
James Ewing, ....
6,000 00
2
Merewether Jones, ....
11,000 00
12
21,
Edward Hall, ... -
17,950 44
15
22,
Stephen Moylan, . . . .
James Davidson, Jun. . . . -
205,463 61
16
3,368 78
18
24,
John Stockton, . . - .
2,726 61
7,546
May 14,
James Davidson, Jun. . . - -
1,652 31
7,630
June 2,
William Gardner, . . - -
6,400 00
31
Sherwood Haywood, - . . -
Isaac Neufville, . . . .
1,800 00
32
35,000 00
64
13,
William Imlay,
19,800 00
77
17,
Benjamin Austin Jun. . _ . -
170,000 00
78
Christopher Ellery ....
11,800 00
79
William Few, ....
265,000 00
80
James Ewing, ....
5,700 00
81
Merewether Jones. ....
9,800 00
7,689
20,
Edward Hall, - - -
18,050 97
7,784
July 1,
James Davidson, Jun. . _ . -
8,274 18
7,856
11,
William Imlay, ....
William Gardner, ....
500 00
8,015
September 5,
6.400 00
16
Sherwood Haywood, ... -
1,900 00
17
James Alger, ....
1,000 00
18
Isaac Neufville, ....
133,500 00
40
: ■ '«'
Benjamin Austin, Jun. . . - -
428,100 00
41
Christopher Ellery, ....
21,000 00
42
William Imlay, ....
22,100 00
43
William Few, - - ' . ■-
381,000 00
44
James Ewing, - - '
5,500 00
48
n.
John Page, r . ^ m
41,000 00
52
19,
Edward Hall, ....
32,785 68
63
22,
Stephen Moylan, ....
311,658 79
71
25,
John Stockton, . . . .
2,663 85
76
27,
James Davidson Jun. ....
29,417 65
77
Do. ....
80,600 00
8,196
October 9,
Do. ....
3,388 72
8,312
December 4,
William Gardner, ....
12,900 00
13
William Imlay, ....
16,000 00
14
Sherwood Haywood, ....
2,750 00
15
Isaac Neufville, .....
65,000 00
43
16,
Benjamin Austin, Jun. ....
323,600 00
44
Do. ....
439,400 00
1807.]
THE SINKING FUND.
LIST— Continued.
231
No. of Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Amount.
8,345
1806, Dec. 16,
Christopher Ellery,
$20,250 00
46
William Imlay,
-
25,300 00
47
William Few,
-
500,800 00
48
Do.
-
124.200 00
49
James Ewing,
-
11,300 00
50
John Page,
-
20,000 00
8,359
19,
Edward Hall,
-
46,627 69
61
29,
Stephen Moylan,
-
336,800 03
62
Do.
-
257,300 00
71
27,
John Stockton,
-
4,438 82
72
George Simpson,
-
292,840 90
76
James Davidson Jun.
-
48,794 50
77
Do.
-
217,684 74
78
Thomas T. Tucker,
-
4,672 17
95
31,
John Page,
-
3,971 77
96
Do.
-
79 20
7,242
March 29,
Thomas T. Tucker,
- 287,144 95
7,691
June 23,
Do.
- 167,937 98
7,695
24,
Do.
- 149,350 79
8,075
September 27,
Do.
- 149,811 20
8,379
December 31,
Do. - -
- 278,657 08
8,380
Do.
- 531,447 39
1,564,349 39
$7,136,368 03
List of Warrants drawn according to law during the year 1806, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the reimbursement of the capital and interest of the /hitch debt.
No. of Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Amount.
7,131
1806, Feb.
24,
David Harris, . _ . .
$192,777 41
32
George Simpson, . . . -
69,400 00
42
28,
Do. ....
24,960 00
43
David Harris, ....
81,900 00
62
March
5,
George Simpson, ....
23,790 00
63
Jonathan Burrall, ....
60,621 60
7,167
6,
George Simpson, ....
39,000 00
68
8,
David Harris, . . . .
115,537 .-iO
75
11,
Do. ....
43,055 00
76
George Simpson, ....
Jonathan Burrall, ....
23,400 00
81
12,
31,200 00
89
17,
Do. ....
236,000 00
90
George Simpson, .....
David Harris, ....
43,055 00
91
23,700 00
96
George Simpson, . . . .
10,270 00
7,510
May
6,
Do. ....
584 68
19
8,
David Harris, .....
1,142 42
40
12,
Jonathan Burrall, ....
819 55
8,050
Sept.
18,
Do. ....
304,200 00
8,195
October
9,
Do. ....
760 50
$1,326,173 66
Included in the foregoing list of warrants are the following warrants for commissions to the agents who purchased
the bills, at one-fourtii of one per cent
No. 7510, May 6, George Simpson, .... $584 68
7519, 8, David Harris, .... 1,142 42
7540, 13, Jonathan Burrall, - - - - 819 55
8195, October 9, Do. .... 760 50
3,307 15
FINAl^CE.
[1807.
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1806, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the payment of Interest on the Louisiana Stock.
No. of Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Amount.
75M
May
6,
Peter Roe Dalton. - - . -
$396 05
7536
a
12,
George Simpson, - - . .
David Harris, - - . .
40,000 00
6555
(L
15,
57,777 72
,75,70
a
17,
George Simpson, - - - .
Ditto, - - . .
42,444 44
'(m
4c
23,
24,222 22
7m
4<
2G,
Ditto.
26,666 67
7616
u
30,
David Harris, - . . .
195,000 00
7617
44
44
George Simpson, - - . .
Ditto, - - . .
39,000 00
7'629
44
31,
58,500 00
7655
June
11,
Ditto, - . - .
577 08
7683
18,
David Harris, - ,,|/ -
■■■:'.T ,,.;■.,;*• ,
,■.-;•< mi')' ■ .ir
Included in the foregoing list of warrants, are the follow-
631 94
$485,216 12
ing warrants for commissions to agents who purchased
the bills at one-fourth of one per cent.
No. 7511, May 6, Peter Roe Dalton, - ii;396 05
H .. - ' , ■ ; ■.
" 7655, June 11, George Simpson, - 577 08
<: t:';.iM'. ■
" 7683, " 18, David Harris, - 631 94
$ 1,605 07
Listof Wurranis drawn according to law during the year 180G, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of paying certain parts of the Domestic Debt.
No. of
Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Amount.
6920
7188
7838
7868
8271
January 3,
March 15, - '
July 8,
" 16,
November 13,
Daniel C. Verplanck,
John Rea, - ■ ; .
John Crowder, - - ,••
Thomas Leiper, - t •■.n -
John Davidson, - ' ■ - ,''
^36 40
61 60
88 88
35 38
26 83
$ 249 09
RECAPITULATION.
Interest and reimbursement of domestic debt,
Interest and reimbursement of Dutch debt.
Interest on Louisiana stock, . - .
For the payment of certain parts of the domestic debt.
S 7,136,368 03
1,326,173 66
485,216 12
249 09
$8,948,006 90
.!<;•'
;*■
Treasury Department, liegister's Office, January 23, 1807.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
D. '■•■ •■•■ ■'" ""
Amount of Remittances during the year 1806, on account of the Dutch Debt, and for the payment of the Interest
upon the Louisiana six per cent. Stock.
Guilders. St.
80,000 00
500,720 11
2,360,440 00
596,500 00
590.000 00
Rale.
at 38
cents
per
G
uilder.
b4 OQ 1
44
44
" 39
4(
44
" 39|
44
44
" 40
• 4
44
4.127,660 II equal to - - - -
£43,000 Sterling, - - at par
Deduct fractions rejected in the purchase,
Applied to remittances,
Paid to agents, for commissions,
Dolls. Cts.
30,400 00
274,677 41
838,671 60
235,617 50
236,000 00
$1,615,366 51
191,111 11
G
191,111 05
1.806,477 56
4,912 22
$ 1.811,389 78
isor.]
THE SINKING FUND.
233
Warrants issued in the year 180G, on account of the Dutch debt, as per state-
ment, - -
Ditto, ditto, on account of interest on the Louisiana six
per cent, stock, as per statement, - - . .
$1,326,173 66
485,216 12
$1,811,389 78
Profit arising from remittances:
Guilders, 1,427,660 11
Sterling, £43,000
at par, = dollars, 1,651,064 22
" " = " 191,111 11
Remittances cost
Gain, -
1,842,175 33
1,806,477 56
$35,697 77
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 23, 1807.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
^.
Statement of repayments made into the Treasury, during the year 1806, on account of the public debt.
Date of warrant.
No. of Warrant.
On whom drawn.
Principal repaid.
Damages &c.
recovered.
Amount of
Warrant.
1806. June 30.
967.
John Jiicob Astor. for amount re-
el 1 for his protested bill.
$5,550
$1,470
$7,030
Note. — The amount of Mr. Astor',, U':ll was fifteen thousand guilders, and was purchased at thirty-seven cents
per guilder, making the sum of five tliousand five hundred and fifty dollars, as above .stated. But, as the difference
between this sum and the par value of the bill at forty cents per guilder, has been accounted lor in the amount of
profit on exchange, in the year 1805, it becomes necessary to consider the principal of the bill i-epaid, as if it were
purchased at par, and it is consequently taken, in the accounts of this year, at six thousand dollars.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, 23rf January, 1807.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
An estimate of the application made, in the year 1806, of the funds provided for the payment of the principal and
interest of the public debt.
I. On account of the principal.
1st. Amount of six per cent, and deferred stocks, purchased by the commissioners
of the sinking fund, per statement L, - - - $17,517 61
2d. Reimbursement of tne six per cent, and defiL'rred stocks, estimated at - 1,451,932 47
3d. Do. of the Navy six per cent stock, - - - 711,700 00
4th. Do. of the five and half percent stock, - - - 1,847,500 00
5th. Do. of the unfunded registered debt, including arrearages of interest 249 09
6th. Do. of foreign (lil)t, viz:
4th. instalment of loan of 3,i)00,OuO, of January 1st, 1792, guilders 600,000
2d. Do. do. of 3,000,000. of January 1st, 1794, 600,000
6th- Do. do. of 2,000,000, of Feb. 1st, 1784, - 250,000
4th. Do. do. of 2,950,000, of June 1st, 1792, - 550,000
2,000,000 at 40 cts. 800,000 00
II. On account of interest and charges.
1st. Interest on domestic funded debt, estimated, for 1806, at -
2d. Do. on Louisiana stock, domesticated,
3d. Do. on foreign debt, viz:
At Amsterdam, - Guilders, 244,000 00 00
Premiums at do. - 22,500 00 00
4,828,899 17
3,119.786 05
300 00
Charges at Amsterdam,
266,500 00 00
2,799 03 00
Guilders, 269,299 03 00
at 40 cents, 107,719 66
Interest and charges on Louisiana stock in London
and Amsterdam, - - - 678,073 50
Commission to agents in America, for purchasing bills.
$785,793 16
4,912 22
3,910,791, 43
$8,739,690 60
234
FINANCE.
[1807.
G.
An Estimate of the Funds provided, before the \st January, 1807, for thepayment of the principal and interest qfthe
Public Debt falling due after that day.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
Cash in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, on the 31st December, 1805, per preceding
statement B, --------- $1,148,181 15
Remittances to London and Amsterdam outstanding on the 31st December, 1805, per same statement, 471,111 11
The remittances made during the year 1806, per preceding statement D are as follow, viz:
G. 4,127,660.11, at 40 cents, $1,651,064 22
To Amsterdam,
To London,
£ 43,000,
at 4s. 6rf.
191,111 11
1.842,175 33
Total to be accounted for, - 3,461,467 59
The amount applied, during the year 1806, per preceding estimate F, is calculated to have been,
for principal, ------- $800,000 00
Interest and charges, - - . . - - . 785,793 16
1,585,793 16
The balance iii the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, or in remittances outstanding, may,
therefore, be estimated, on 31st December, 1806, to be . - - - 1,875,674 4 J
The amount of protested bills outstanding on the same day, was as follows, viz:
~ " "■■ - G. 60,000= $24,000 T
''rHfn^^'lR^t'^B^wniHackman'sdi'.
and in, 1802, ^ geale Owing's do.
Of which there has been received in part,
Remains outstanding.
60,000 = 24,000 J. In suit
20,000 = 8,0003
56,000
18,143
II. From which deduct, on account of the Domestic Funded Debt:
For unclaimed dividends, demandable at the treasury, and not yet advanced to tlie bank for pay-
ment to the creditors, estimated at- - - ■• --
37,857 00
1,913,531 43
27,603 51
$1,885,927 92
RECAPITULATION.
The balance remaining unexpended 31st December, 1805, per preceding statement B, was
Amount advanced from the treasury in the year 1806, per preceding statement C, was
Profit in exchange, in the year 1806, per preceding statement D, - - . -
Do. on the purchase of stock by the commissioners of the sinking fund, per annexed statement L,
$1,647,475 89
! 8,948,006 90
35,697 77
437 96
$10,631,618 53
The amount estimated to have been applied to the public debt in 1806, per preceding estimate F, is $8,739,690 60
Repayments into the treasury in 1806, for principal of bills protested, per preceding statement E, 6,000 00
Provision in advance, applicable to the payments of the year 1807, per above statement G, 1,885,927 92
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I.
Statemitit of moneys arising from interest on Stock transferred to the United Slates, being the amount drawn by
the Jlgent to the Trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt, during the year 1806, pursuant to the act of
8th May, 1792, agreeably to Statements made at the Treasury.
March 29, 1806, Warrant No. 7,242, per treasury statement, No. 18,515,
June 24, " do. No. 7,695, per do. do.
September 27, " do. No. 8,075, per do. do.
December 27, " do. No. 8,379, per do. No. 18,960,
$287,144 95
149,350 79
149,811 20
278,657 08
$864,964 02
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 23d 1807.
, JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
K.
Statement of moneys draion by the Agent to the Trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt, in the year 1806,
being on account of moneys received into the Treasury from sales of Public Lands, pursuant to the act of the
3d March, 1795, agreeably to statements mad^ at the Treasury.
June 23, 1806, Warrant, No. 7,691, per treasury statement. No. 18,515,
December 27, " do. No. 8,380, per do, No. 18,960,
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 23, 1807.
$167,937 98
531,447 39
$699,385 37
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JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Purchases made by the Treasurer of the (Jnited States, for the President of the Senate, the Chief Justice, the Sec-
retary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Jlttorney General, appointed by act of Congress of
the 12th August, 1790, entitled " An act making provision for the reduction of the Public Debt."
Date of stock
purchased.
Nominal six
percent.
Deferred.
Unredeemed
amount.
Rate.
Of whom purchased.
Amount.
Total amount.
1806.
July 3,
9,
$5,359 17
20,033 34
$16 67
$3,694 03
13,808 86
14 72
971
97i
971
John Laird, -
Jolin Mason, Attorney of
Joel Barlow,
Do. Do.
$13,463 63
14 35
$3,601 67
13,477 98
$17,517 61
, $17,079 65
Unredeemed amount of stock purchased as above,
Amount paid for the same, - r ; -
Gain on the purchase,
Tre'.sury of the United States, Jidy 9, 1806.
$17,517 61
17,079 65
$437 9ti
TH. T. TUCKER, Treasurer United States
At a meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, on the 28th day of April, 1806:
Present: James Madison, Secretary of State.
•■ Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury. \ .:
John Breckenridge, Attorney General.
The Secretary of the Treasury laid before the Board a report, dated the 26th of April, 1806, which was read,
and is as follows:
" That the current payments to be made by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, during the year 1806, are
etimated as followetii, viz:
Reimbursement and interest on the domestic debt, .... $4,585 000
Instalments and interest on the Dutch debt, payable from the 1st Jan. to 1st June, 1807, and which
must, therefore, be remitted in 1806, ..... 1,004,032
One year's interest on the Louisiana stock, . ^ , . . . . 678,375
6,267,407
Amounting altogether, to .....
And leaving, in order to complete the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, a sum exceed-
ing one million seven hundred and thirty thousand dollars (exclusively of the interest which may
be redeemed by the payment of said sum) <,o be applied in such manner as the Board shall direct, 1,732,593
$8,000,000
1807.] PUBLIC DEBT. 237
That the said sum may be applied either (o reimbursements or purchases of the public debt.
That the only portions of the debt which may be reimbursed, are —
The Navy six per cent, stock, amounting to .... $711,700
The five and a lialf])er cent, stock, amounting to .... 1,817. ')00
And the four and a half per cent, stock, amounting to .... 170,000
And that it is now submitted whether, previous to advertising the reimbursement of (he five and a half i)er
cent, stock, it might not be advisable to ascertain whether a more advantageous application maybe ettected l)j pur-
chases, in the manner authori/.ed by law."'
AVhereupon, it was RcHolved,
1. That the sum, wliicli, after making tlie current payments, mentioned in the preceding reiiorl. siiall remain to
complete the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, be applied in the I'ollowing manner, viz:
First, to the purchase of the eight per cent., old six per cent, and deferred stocks, at a price not exceeding the
rates fixed by law. giving tiie preference, in the first place, to the eight per cent, and in the next place, lo ihe de-
feried stock; provided that the President of the United States shall assent to such application. And. secondly, in
case that a sufficient (|uantity of stock cannot be purchased, to the reimbursement of the Navy six i)er cent, stock,
and, at the option of the Secretary of the Treasury, eitiier to tiie reimbursement of the five and ahalf per cent, stock,
or of so much of the bills drawn on the treasury, by the minister of the United States at Paris, in conl'ormity with
the convention between France and the United States, of tlie 30th of April, 1803, as will be necessary to com-
plete the payment of the said eight milliims of dollars.
3. That the Treasurer of the United States be the agent, under the superintendence of the Secretary of the
Treasury, for making the said purchases: that tiie said purchases be made, by receiving sealed proposals for any
sums which may be ofti^red: and that the said agent forthwith advertise to receive such proposals, until the thirteenth
day of June next, inclusively.
3d. That the notice of the reimbursement of such stocks as may be reimbursed, be given by tiie Secretary of the
Treasury, prior to the first day of July next; and that the date of reimbursement be at his option, either the first day
of October, or the first day of January, next.
JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
JOHN BRECKENRIDGE, Attorney General U. .5'.
Attest, Edward Jones, Sec^ry to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund.
9th Congress.] No. 265. [2d Session.
Sir:
PUBLIC DEBT.
COMMUNICATED TO TIIE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 28, 1807.
Treasury Department, Februai-y 27th, 1807.
I have the honor to transmit a statement of the public debt, on the 1st days of January, 1801, 1802. 1803, 1804,
1805, 1806, and 1807. respectively, together with sundry explanatory statements and notes, prepared in pursuance of
the resolution of the House of Representatives, of the 8tli of January last.
It has not been practicable to complete, before the adjournment of Congress, similar statements for the preceding
years, but they will be prepared during the recess. Quarterly statements would have been attended with still more
considerable labor in investigation, as the accounts tor several parts of the public debt are rendered onlj- semi-
annually, and they are all settled annually.
It appears, from the statement herewith transmitted, that the whole public debt of the United States, unprovided
for on the days abovementioned, amounted to the following sums, respectively, that is to say:
On the 1st day of January, 1801, - - - - - - $81,996,268 49
Do. 1802, ------ 78,750,669 83
Do. 1803, ------ 74,728.023 98
Do. 1804, ------ 85,349.744 35
Do. 1805, ------ 80.530.159 78
Do. 1806, ------ 74.539,058 75
Do. 1807, ------ 67,727,756 76
The total amount of payments of the debt (including lands paid for in stock) have been.
In 1801, .-..---- 2,325,418 55
In 1802, -...---- 3.657,945 95
In 1803, .-...--- 5,627,565 42
In 1804, ---_.. - - 4,114,970 38
In 1805, -------- 6,588.879 84
In 1806, -------- 6,505,292 19
And the diftt?rence between the anticipated provision made on the 1st January, 1807, and that which
had been made on the 1st January, 1801, is, as will appear by the statement C, - - 448,439 40
Making, altogether, - - 29,268,511 73
Which, deducted from the amount of debt on the 1st day of January, 1801, - 81.996.268 49
Leaves a sum of - - - 52.727.756 76
Tovrhich adding the debt contracted by the purchase of Louisiana. - - - 15,000.000 00
Leaves the amount of debt, on the 1st of January, 1807, as above stated, - - 67,727,756 76
The debt has, therefine, during those six years, and notwithstanding tlie addition made by the purchase of Loui-
siana, been diminished more than 14,260.000 dollars.
Although the amount stated for the 1st January, 1807, is necessarily on estimate, and not from accounts actually
settled at the treasury, it is believed not to differ materially from the precise amount.
I have the honor to be. with great respect, sir, your obedient sen ant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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239
Notes to Statement A.
(a.) Foreign debt on 1st January, 1801, -
Principal, $10,360,000 -
Premiums, 59,000 -
$10,419,000
on 1st January, 1807,
$1,400,000
20,000
$1,420,000
(b.) Six per cent, stock, on 1st January, 1801, exclusively of sums passed to credit of sinking fund,
nominal amount.
Deferred do. do. do. do do. do.
Add Higgins's certificate, presented in time, but not funded till 1802,
Deduct reimbursement prior to 1801, viz.
The total amount reimbursed, as per treasury settlement, was, - - $3,976,239 84
Deduct, viz:
1. Amount of an error discovered and corrected in 1803, $24,210 31~^
2. So much which had been reimbursed on sums transferred to the i> 28,388 03
commissioners of the sinking fund, previous to such transfer, 4,177 72j
True unredeemed amount due to individuals on 1st January, 1801,
$28,216 158 39
13,679,125 95
41,895,284 34
25 67
41,895,310 01
3,947,851 81
$37,947,458 20
(c.) Three percent, stock on 1st January, 1801,exclusive!y of sums passed tocreditof sinking fund, $19,093,885 03
Add Higgins's three per cent, stock, for arrears of interest prior to 1791, - - . 17 18
Amount due to individuals on 1st January, 1801, . . - . .
$19,093,902 21
1,124 41
1,089 33
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id.) Unfunded debt on 1st January, 1801, viz:
Loan office, certificates.
Principal of certificates in name of the consul general of the French republic
to the UnitedStates, presented in 1799, but not paid till 1801,
Note. The arrears of interest prior to 1791, had been funded in 1799, and are not
included, being part of the $19,093,902 21 three per cent, stock.
Moses White's claim discharged in 1803, by act of Congress, on the same princi-
ples as loan office certificates, viz:
Paid in specie, - . . . . $842 72 ">
Three percent, stock issued, - - - 246 615 i,uo^ o.>j
Registered debt outstanding, (exclusively of interest payable at the Bank of the United States,) viz
Payable in specie, . . . . - 44,679 56')
Do. in three percent, stock, - - - 15,774 25 3
Debt due to foreign officers, --.....-
Ditto for supplies furnished prior to 1789, paid after 1800, -----
Due toBeaumarchais, balance of principal as settled at the treasury,
British debt, due in satisfaction a«d dischargo of the money which the United States might
have been liable to pay in pursuance of the provisions of the 6th article of the treaty of 1794,
$15,213 74
(f.) Unfunded debt on 1st January, 1807.
Registered debt.
Payable in specie.
Do. in three per cent, stock.
Foreign officers, - - .
$21,848 53
8,126 97
60,453 81
44,492 17
11,612 05
41,119 75
2,664,000 00
$2,836,891 52
29,975 50
16,426 00
$46,401 50
B.
-5 statemetU exhibiting the payments made on account of the principal of the public debt of the Umled States, from
the 1st January, 1801, to the 3lst December, 1806.
I. Six per cent, and deferred stocks.
TKABS.
Reimbursement.
Paid for lands, unre-
deemed amount, (a. )
Piu-chased, unredeemed
amount, (a.)
Total.
1801
1802
1803
1804
1805
1806
$1,078,262 54
1,145,782 87
1,215,591 70
1,292,934 28
1,369,059 73
1,451,932 47
$15,213 40
7,673 22
4,380 34
104 69
16,494 42
12,316 97
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$17,517 61
$1,093,475 94
1,153,456 09
1.219,972 04
1.293,038 97
1,385,554 15
1,481,767 05
Total,
$7,553,563 59
$56,183 04
$17,517 61
$7,627,264 24
(«. ) See note ^, at the end of this statement.
240
FINANCE.
[1807.
II. Three per cent, stock.
TEAKS.
Payments for lands.
Stock issued for arrears
of interest on regis-
tered debt, and on
debt due to Moses
White.
Decrease.
Increase.
1801
1802
1803
1804
1805
1806
$5,088 90
2,128 10
96 64
78 04
47.177 36
28,213 80
$2,267 79
4,622 61
497 06
333 63
79 71
93 09
$2,821 11
47,097 65
28,120 71
$2,494 51
400 42
253 59
Total,
$82,782 84
$7,893 89
$78,039 47
$3,150 52
$3,150 52
Increase from 1802 to 1804, -----
Nett decrease, -------
$74,888 95
III. Eight, Navy six. and five and a half per cent, stocks, and temporary loans.
PAID FOR LAi'DS.
HEIMBCRSED.
TEAKS.
Eight.
Navy six.
Five and half.
Temporary loans.
Total.
1801
1802
1803
1804
1805
1806
$1,500
4,400
1,300
ia,200
31,500
68,400
$711,700
$1,847,500
$700,000
1,290,000
500,000
250,000
700,000
$701,500
1,294,400
501,300
262,200
731,500
2,627,600
Total,
$119,300
$711,700
$1,847,500
$3,440,000
$6,118,500
IV. Foreign Debt.
YEARS.
Principal.
Premiums.
Total.
1801
1802
1803
1804
1805
1806
$500,000
1,180,000
2,988.000
1,664,000
1,828,000
800,000
$4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
$504,000
1,185,000
2,994,000
1,671,000
1,836,000
809,000
Total,
$8,960,000
$39,000
$8,999,000
V. Unfunded Debt.
Years.
Loan Office
certificates.
Registered debt.
Supplies before
1789.
Debt to fore
officers.
ign
Beaumarchais'
claim.
British debt.
Total.
1801
1802
1803
1804
1805
1806
(6)$14,124 41
(c) 1,089 33
$9,140 33
19,085 84
729 43
987 00
193 48
342 18
$356 71
503 61
10,751 73
$7,994
12,123
r,947
92
31
94
-
$41,119 75
$888,000 00
888,000 00
888,000 00
$23,621 50
27,584 37
912,693 80
888,987 00
896,141 42
41,461 93
$15,213 74
(f/) $30,478 31
$11,612 05
$28,066
17
$41,119 75
$2,664,000 00
$2,790,490 02
fbj This sum discharged by
(c) Paid in specie,
Do. in three per cent, stock.
(dj Paid in specie,
Do. in three per cent, stock.
$11.022 03 specie.
842
246
72
61
$1,089 33
03
28
- 22,831
- 7,647
$30,478 31
1807.]
Years.
In 1805,
In 1806,
PUBLIC DEBT.
VI. American claims assumed by the Louisiana Convention.
Total,
241
Amount.
$1,692,586 62
1,517.312 50
$3,209,929 12
RECAPITULATION OF PAYMENTS.
Species of debt.
Amount paid.
Years.
Old debt.
Louisiana claims.
Total.
On foreign debt.
Six per cent, and deferred stocks,
Three per cent, stock, -
Five and a half per cent. do. -
Eight per cent. do. -
Navy six per cent. do. -
Temporary loans.
Unfunded debt.
$8,999,000 00
7,627,264 24
74,888 95
1.847.500 00
119,300 00
711,700 00
3.440,000 00
2,790,490 02
1801
1802
1803
1801
1805
1806
Total,
$2,325,418 55
3,657,945 95
5,627,565 42
4.114,970 38
4,896,293 22
4,987,949 69
$1,692,586 02
1,517,342 50
$2,-325,418 55
3,057,945 95
5,627,565 42
4,114,970 38
6,588,879 84
6,505,292 19
American claims assumed by the
Louisiana Convention, -
$25,610,143 21
3,209,929 12
$25,610,143 21
$3,209,929 12
$28,820,072 33
$28,820,072 33
Note {A.) Payments for land, purchases, ^c. in six per cent, and deferred stocks.
Years.
Nominal
amount.
Reimbursed
previous to
the transfer.
Unredeemed
amount at the
time of trans-
fer.
1801, --------
1802, --------
1803, - -
1804, .--..---
1805, --------
1806, -.--...-
Purchases do. --------
$17,227 68
8,839 06
5,302 97
111 82
20.232 05
16,336 76
25,409 18
$2,014 28
1,165 84
922 63
7 13
3,737 63
4,019 79
7,891 57
$15,213 40
7,673 22
4,380 34
104 69
16,494 42
12,316 97
17,517 61
Total,
$93,459 52
$19,758 87
$73,700 65
c.
Statement exhibiting the provision jnadc before the first days of January of the years 1801 to 1807, respectively,
for the payment, of the Prinripat of the Public Debt paid afterwards, and for the payment of Interest ivhich
accrued 0)i that debt subsequent to such days, respectively.
PROVISION MADE BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY, 1801.
1. Cash in the hands of the commissioners at Amsterdam, on 31st December, 1800, Guilders.
per statements. - - - - - - , - 326,235 7 2
Ditto, transferred in 1802, from Govenieur Morris" account, being the balance of a
sum formerly remitted for paying the interest on the debt due foreign officers, $41,787 10 8
Deduct balance due to I)e Wolf, in Antwerp,
2. Remittances paid at the treasury before the 31st December. 1800, credited by
the commissioners, in 1801, _ _ - - -
Deduct remittances, credited by commissioners in 1800, but not paid at the treasury
till 1801, -------
368,022 17 10
387 0 0
367,635 17 10 at 40 cts.
$147,054 35
541,362 16
249,936 12
291,426 04 at do. 116,570 48
3. Payments at the treasury before 31st December. 1800. for remittances which have been protested
for non-payment, and on that day not repaid into the treasury, - - - -
4. Proceeds of 2.200 shares of the Bank of the United States, sold in 1802, and then applied to the
payment of the public debt, -------
Deduct interest accrued on the 31st December, 1800, and paid subsequent to that day. viz:
On domestic funded debt, ----- $114,15613
On Dutch debt, ------ 316,941 66
On temporary loans, -.-... 96,200 00
On registered debt, payable by Simpson. - - - - 9,371 75
On Beaumarchais'' claim, ten years, ... - 24,671 85
48,000 00
311,624 83
1,287,600 00
1,599,224 83
561,341 39
$1,037,883 44
242 FINANCE. [1807.
Provision made before 1st January, 1802.
Provision, as per statement A, of report of connnissioners of sinkins; fund, of 3d February, 1804, 1,085,907 60
Proceeds of bank shares, sold in 1802, and applied to payment of debt, - - - 1,287,600 00
Deduct interest accrued on that day, and paid afterwards, viz:
On Dutch debt, ...... 297,608 27
On temporary loans, ------ 83,325 00
On registered debt, ------ 7,371 75
On Beaumarchais' claim, eleven years, - - - . 27,139 03
2,373,507 60
415,444 05
$1,958,063 55
Provision made before 1st January, 1803.
Provision, as per statement F, of report of commissioners of sinking fund, of 3d February, 1804, $2,656,933 08
Deduct interest accrued on that day, and paid afterwards, viz:
On Dutch debt, ..---- 261,941 66
On temporary loans, .--.-- 38,750 00
On registered debt, ------ 3,871 75
On Beaumarchais', twelve years, ----- 29,606 22
334,169 63
$2,322,763 45
Provision made btfore 1st January, 1804.
Provision, as per statement B, of report of commissioners of sinking fund, of February 5, 1805, $1,349,136 51
Deduct interest accrued on that day, and paid afterwards, viz:
On Dutch debt, ------ 184,17827
On temporary loans, ....---- 33,343 68
On registered debt, - - - - - - 3,871 75
On Beaumarchais', thirteen years, . . . . 32,073 40
On Louisiana stock, ,.--.-- 22,121 75
275,658 85
1,073,477 66
Provision made before 1st January, 1805.
Provision, as per statement B, of report of commissioners of sinking fund, of February 5, 1806, $2,316,975 14
Deduct interest accrued on that day, and paid afterwards, viz:
On Dutch debt, ------ 137,363 33
On temporary loans, ------ 25,607 62
On registered debt, - ' - - - - - 3,871 75
On Beaumarchais', ------ 34,540 59
' On Louisiana debt, .--_-- 337,500 00
538,883 -29
$1,778,091 85
Provision made before 1st January, 1806.
Provision, as per statement B, of report of commissioners of sinking fund, of February 5, 1807, 1,647,475 89
Deduct interest accrued on that day, and paid afterwards, viz:
On Dutch debt, ------ 88.933 33
On registered debt, ------ 3,871 75
On Beaumarchais', ...--- 37,007 77
On Louisiana debt, - - - - - - 337,350 00
467,162 85
$1,180,313 04
Provision made before 1st January, 1807.
Provision, as per statement G, of report of commissioners of sinking fund, of February 5, 1807, $1,885,927 92
Deduct interest accrued on that day, and payable afterwards, viz:
On Dutch Debt, .-.--- 58,533 33
On registered debt, ------ 3,871 75
On Louisiana debt, ------ 337,200 00
399,605 08
1,486,322 84
9th Congress.] No. 266. [2d Session.
Sir
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M[NT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 3, 1807,
Treasury Department, March 3d, 1807.
r:
I have the honor to transmit, herewith, a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury, accompanied with
sundry statements, which have been prepared in obedience to the act, entitled " An act establishing a mint and
regulating the coins of the United States," passed on the 2d of April, 1792.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker qf the Bouse of Representatives.
1807.]
THE MINT.
243
Sir:
Treasury Department, Comptroller- s Office, March Sd, 1807.
The statements marked A, B. C, and D, which you will receive, lieiewith, have been prepared pursuant to tlie
,,ana regulating
the mint, which
J ne siaiemenis marKeu a, jj, \^. and i), which you will receive, herewith, have been prepare(
seventh section ot an act of Congress of the 2d of April, 1792, entitled - An act establishing a miiit,'and regulatin
the coins ot the United States. ' 1 hey contain all the information concerning the transactions of
the settlements made at the treasury enable me to give.
1 have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
Albert Gallatin, Esq. Secretary of the Treasury.
G. DUVALL.
Statement exhibiting the balance of gold and silver remaining in the hands of the officers of the mint on the 31s/
December, 1805: the amount of deposit es from \st January to the ZXst December, 1806; the different species of
coins made and paid on account of deposites; allowance for wastage, and the balance remaining in the hands
of the officers of the mint on the said 3lst December, 1806, to be accounted for on a future settlement.
Balance of gold bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the officers of the
mint on the 31st December, 1805, ------
Gold bullion deposited from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1806,
Amount paid on account of deposites of gold, from tlie 1st January to the
31st December, 1806, -----..-
Add balance of gold coins in the Bank of the United States on the 31st De-
cember, 1806, ------..
Deduct this sum, being a balance of gold coins remaining in the hands of the
treasurer of the mint on the 31st December, 1805, . - .
Also, this sum, paid on treasury warrant No. 7.172, issued to cover wastage
in the coinage of gold during the year 1805, - - . .
Gold coins made from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1806, viz: half
eagles, 61,093, and quarter eagles, 1,616, weight and value.
Balance of gold bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on the 31st
December, 1806, ------..
Profit and loss for this sum allowed for wastage in the coinage of gold and
silver, from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1806, - - -
As above.
Balance of silver bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on the 31st
December, 1805, ------..
Silver bullion deposited from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1806, -
Amount paid on account of deposites of silver, from the 1st January to the
31st December, 1806, - -
Add balance of silver coins remaining in the Bank of the United States on
the 31st December, 1806. -------
Deduct this sum, being the balance of silver coins in the Bank of the United
States on the 31st December, 1805, - -
Also, this sum paid on treasury warrant No. 7,17'2, issued to cover wastage
in the coinage of silver during the year 1805, - ... -
Silver coins made from 1st January to the 31st December, 1806, viz: half
dollars, 839,576, and quarter dollars, 206,124, weight and value.
Balance of silver bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on the 31st
December, 1806, - - - - '.".'."
Profit and loss for this sum, allowed for wastage in the coinage of silver, from
the 1st January to the 31st December, 1806, - . . .
As above, - - .
Ounces Dwt. Gr.
41 17 II
Dollars Cts. M.
20,102
20.143 18 12
82 33 5
498 43 5
18,253 8 3
1,822 9 13
68 00 20
20,143 18 12
10,461 5 12
469,264 12 00
743 45
357,369 70
358,113 15
324,127 71
958 6
325.085 77
580 77
324,505 0 0
32,398 52 5
1,209 62 5
358,113 15 0
479,725 17 12
12,070 25 5
541,458 99 0
553,529 24 5
479,624 26 5
17 0
7,699 39 00
606 4 5
408,476 9 8
69,698 7 1
1,515 1 3
479,624 43 5
8,305 43 5
471,319 0 0
80,420 57 0
1,789 67 5
479,725 17 12 I 553,529 24 5
Comptroller's Office, February 27, 1807.
ANDREW ROSS.
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THE MINT.
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Summary Sialcmoit exhibiiing the value of coins made ui the minU the amount of disbursements on account of the
establishment; the amount a/lowed for wastage; the amount retained of deposites; and the amount gained on the
coinage of copper, from the commencement of the institution to the 31*/ December, ISOG.
Value of gold, silver, and copper coins, mad^- at the mint to the 31st December,
1805. pel' account rendered. - - - - . .
Value of gold coins made from the 1st January to the 31st December, 180G. per
statement herewith, marked A, - - - - -
Value of silver coins made from 1st January to the 31st December, 180G, per said
statement, _ -
Value of copper coins made from 1st January to the 31st December, 180G, per
statement herewith, marked B, - - - - -
Total amount of gold, silver, and copper coins, - - - -
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver.and copper, to the 31st December, 1805.
per account rendered. ------
Add amount gained on the coinage of copper to the 31st December, 1805, per
account rendered, - - - - - •■ -
From the above, deduct amount of wastage on gold and silver, to the same pe-
riod. - - - - - - $18,550 04
Add to the same, amount retained I'rom deposites to the same time, t'.S33 14 5
Add amount disbursed on account of the establishment, from the 1st January to
the 31st December, 1806. - - - - - " .
Add also amount of wastage on gold and silver to the 31st December, 1805.
Ditto, Do. from 1st January to the 31st December, 180G.
From the above, deduct the amount retained from deposites to the 31st Decem-
ber, 1805. - - - - - $2,833 14 5
Also amount retained from deposites from the 1st January to the 31st
December, 1806, ----- 377 44 5
Deduct amount gained on the coinage of copper from the commencement of tlie
institution to the 31st December. 1806, per statement herewith, marked B, -
Nett amount charged on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, from the com-
mencement of the institution to the 31st December. 1806. including the cost
of lots, buildings, machinery, &c. - - - .
324,505 00
471.310 00
5,970 00
260,249 12 5
31,092 57
291.311 69 5
15.716 89 5
18,550 01
2,999 29
21.519 33
3,110 59
$4,635,863 72
801.791 00
$5,137,657 72
275,6.4 80
19,629 70
18,438 74
313.693 21
31.092 57
$826,600 67
Cojiptroller's Office, February •27th. 1807.
ANDREW ROSS.
D.
Statement of the application of moneys adranredfrom the Treasury of the United Slates for the support of the Mint
Establishment, during the year 1806.
Moneys paid by the treasurer of the mint on warrants drawn on him by the Director, and admitted by the ac-
counting officers of the treasury, on the adjustment of his accounts, were as follow, viz:
Incidental and contingent expenses, and repcnrs of the mint.
For 89,029 70, being the amount expended for the requisite repairs, apparatus, machines, wages of workmen, and
other expenses.
In the 1st quarter, - - . - . $1,822 89
2d do. ----- 2.391 42
3d do. - - - - - 2,019 01
4th do. ----- 2,796 38
Salaries of the officers and clerks of the 7nint.
In the 1st quarter, - . - .
2d do. - - - .
3d do. . - - .
4th do. - - . .
TVastage in the coinage of gold and silver.
Applied to make good the deficiency in said coinage for the year 1805,
Balance to be accounted for by the treasurer of the mint, - -
2,650 00
2,650 00
2,650 00
2,650 00
9,029 70
10.600 00
1.104 48
5.878 85
$26,613 03
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246 FINANCE. L1807.
Balance which was to be accounted for by tlie mint, on the 1st January, 1806, as per statement for the
preceding year, -----... 6,908 55
Advanced from the treasury for the Mint Establishment, viz:
For the salaries of the officers and clerks, --.... 10,60000
For the puichase of copper and incidental expenses, - - . . . 8,000 00
Warrant No. 7172, for deficiencies in coinage in 1805, ----- 1,10448
$26,613 03
Account of Cents and Half Cents paid into the Treasury of the United States by the treasurer of the mint, in the
year 1806.
In the 1st quarter, . - . . - 1^795 00
2d do. . - - - . 1^555 00
3d do. ----- 1,410 00
4th do. ----- 1^210 00
$5,970 00
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February 28th, 1807.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Statement of the appropriations made by law, for the Mint Establishment, for the year one thousand eight hundred
and six, tvith the amount of Warrants drawn by the Secretary of the Treasury on said appropriations.
Amount passed to the credit of the surplus fund, to the 31st December, 1805, for so much which remained unex-
pended on the 31st December, 1803, of moneys appropriated for the contingent expenses of the mint, $6,173 28
Amount of warrants drawn on the Treasurer, in favor of the mint, for the services of the year 1806, 9,104 48
Balance unexpended on the 1st January, 1807, -------- 67,454 31
J,732 07
Balance of the several appropriations for the mint establishment, unexpended on the 1st of January, 1806, as stated
in a communication of the .Secretary of the Treasury, to the House of Representatives, of the 29th ot March,
1806. - - - - - - - - - - - - - $66,362 07
Appropriated by an act respecting the mint, dated 24th April, 1800, being the amount of cents and
lialf cents paid into the treasury, in 1806, -------- 5,970 00
Appropriated by an act making appropriations for the support of Government, for the year 1806, passed
the 1 8th of April, 1806, ---------.. 10,400 00
.732 07
Statement of the appropriatiotis made by law, for the payment of the salaries of the officers and clerks of the Mint,
for the year one thousand eight hundred and six.
Amount of warrants drawn on the Treasurer of the United States, for the salaries of the officers and clerks, in
1806, -.----.-.. $10,600 00
Appropriated by the act making appropriations for the support of Government, for the year 1806,
passed the 18th April, 1806, -------- $10,600 00
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February 28th, 1807.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
10th Congress.] No. 267. [1st Session.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
communicated to the senate, NOVEMBER 7, 1807.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled " An act to establish the Treasury
Department,*' the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following report and estimates:
REVENUE AND RECEIPTS.
The nett revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage, which accrued during the year
1805. amounted to - - - - - ... $14,135,138
And that which accrued during the year 1806, amounted, as will appear by the statement A, to $16,576,454
The same revenue, after deducting that portion which arose from the duty on salt, and from the
additional duties constituting the Mediterranean fund, amounted, during the year 1805, to - 12.520,532
And during the year 1806, to - - - - - - - 14,809,758
It is ascertained that the nett revenue, which has accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1807, ex-
ceeds that of the corresponding quarters of the year 1806; and that branch of the revenue may, exclusively of the
duty on salt, and of the Mediterranean fund, both of wliich expire on the first day of January next, be safely esti-
mated, for the present, and if no change takes place in the relations of the United States with foreign nations, of
fourteen millions of dollars.
1807.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. 247
The statement B exhibits in detail the several species of merchandise, and otlier sources, from which that
revenue was collected during tlie year 180G.
It appears, by the statement ('. that the sales of the public lands have, during the year ending on the 30th of
September, 1807, exceeded 281,000 acres. Some returns are not yet received; and the proceeds of sales in the
Missisippi territory, benig, alter deducting tlu- surveying and other incidental expenses, appropriated, in the iirst
place, tothe payment of a sum of 1,250,000 dollars to the State of Georgia, have not been included, but are distinctly
stated. The actual payments by purchasers, have, during the same period, exceeded 080,000 dollars; and the
receipts into the treasury from that source, may, after deducting charges, and the hve per cent, reserved for loads,
be estimated, for the ensuing year, at live hundred thousand dollars.
The receipts arising from the permanent revenue of the United States, may, therefore, without including the
duties on postage, and other incidental branches, be computed, for tiie year 1808, at - - $14,500,000
And the payments into the treasury iluring the same year, on account of the salt and Mediterra-
nean duties, previously accrued, are estimated at - - - . . 1,300,000
Making, in the whole, an aggregate of - $15,800,000
LAST QUARTER OF THE YEAR 1807.
The balance in the treasury, which, on the 30th day of September, 1806, amounted to $5,19G.9G9 77, did, on
the 30th day of September, 1807, amount to - - - - - $8,530,000
The receipts into the treasury from the 1st of October to the 31st of December, 1807, are esti-
mated at -.-.-.... 4.000,000
$12,530,000
The expenses, during the same period, for all objects whatever, the public tlebt excepted, and including 086,076
dollars for the extraordinary expenditures of the Navy Department, of which the estimate has been transmitted,
are estimated at -------- - $1,700,000
The oidinary payments on account of the public debt, including the provision for the interest on
the Louisiana and Dutch debt, to the 1st July, 1808, are estimated at - - - 1,700,000
A further sum of about 1,500,000 dollars, shoulsl also be paid during this quarter, in order to
complete the annual appropriation of 8.000,000 of dollars. If the whole of this sum, which is applica-
ble to the purchase of the eight per cent, stock, cannot be expended this year, the unexpended ba-
lance will form an additional expenditure for the year 1808, charging however, the whole to this
quarter, -----..--.- 1,500,000
Makes an aggregate of .-...- $4,900,000
And will leave in the treasury, at the close of the year, a balance of about seven millions six
hundi-ed thousand dollars. -..-..-. 7,630,000
12,530,000
EXPENDITURES OF THE YEAR 1808.
The permanent expenses, calculated on a peace establishment, are estimated at $11,600,000, and consist of the
following items, viz:
1st. For tlie Civil department, and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, includingj.!nvalid pen-
sions, the light house and mint establishments, the expenses of surveying public lands and the sea
coast, the lifth instalnient of the loan due to Maryland, and a sum of 100,000 dollars, to meet such
miscellaneous appropriations, not included in the estimates, as may be made by Congress, - $1,100,000
2d. For expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations, including the permanent
appropriation (or Algiers, -------- 200,000
3d. For the Military and Indian departments, including trading houses, and the permanent appro-
priations for certain Indian tribes, ------- 1,280,000
4th. For {!:.' Naval establishment, ------- 1,020,000
5th. The annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for the payment of the principal and
interest of the public debt, of which sum not more than 3,400,000 dollars will, for the year 1808, be
applicable to the payment of interest, --...-.. 8,000,000
$11,600,000
To the permanent expenses must be added, for the year 1S08, a sum of about 800,000 dollars, ne-
cessary, in addition to the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, to complete, on the 1st
January, 1809, the reimbursement of the eight per cent, stock, ----- 800,000
And for paying the balance of American claims assumed by the French convention, - - 200,000
Making, altogether, for the expenses of that year, - . - - $12,600,000
The receipts of that year having been estimated at - - - , $15,800,000
And the probable balance in the treasury, on the 1st January next, at - - 7,630,000
Making, altogether, . . - . . $23,430,000
Would, therefore, probably, leave in the treasury, on the 1st January, 1809, a balance of near ele-
ven millions of dollars, ---------- 10,830,000
$23,430,000
PUBLIC DEBT.
It appears by the statement D, that tlie payments on account of the principal of the public debt, tiave, during the
year ending on the 30th day of September, 1807, exceeded four millions six hundred thousand dollars; r.iaking the
total public debt reimbursed from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 1st of October, 1807, about twenty-live millions
eight hundred and eighty thousand dollars, exclusively of more than six millions which have been paid iluriug the
same peiiod, in conformity with the provisions of the treaty and convention with Great Britain, and of the liOuisi-
ana convention.
Of the twelve millions of dollars, which, according to the preceding estimates, may be paid on account of the
public debt, between the 30th September, 1807, and the 1st January, 1809, about eight millions will be on account of
the principal. It must, however, be observed, that the unascertained result of the proposition made to the public
creditors, for a modification of the debt, may affect the amount payable during the year 1808, on account of both
principal and interest.
248 FINANCE. [1807.
Oa the first day of January, 1809, the principal of the debt will, if tiie proposed modification be not assented to
by tlie public creditors, ami>unt to near fifty-seven millions and five hundred thousand dollars; tiie subsequent
annual payments thereoii, on account of principal and inteiest, wdl not, exclusively of occasional purchases,
exceed 1,600,000 dollars; and the whole of the debt, the nineteen millions three per cent, stock only excepted wU
be reimbursed in sixteen years.
A general subscription would reduce the capital to about fifty-one millions of dollars; the payments would
amount to eight millions of dollars, annually, during six years, and average less than three mdlions during the seven
following; ;it the end of which period the whole debt would be extingished.
An annual unappropriated surplus of at least three millions of dollars may, henceforth, be relied upon with great
confidence. The receipts of the year 1808 have been estimated at 15,800,000 dollars, and the expenses at 12,600,000
dollars. Tiie permanent revenue has been computed at 14,500,000 dollars: and the permanent expenses, predicated
o:i an annual payment of eight millions of dollars on account of the debt, have been stated at 11,600,000 dollars;
and. as these would, if no modification of the debt shall take place, be reduced to less than 8,500,000 dollars, the
annual surplus would then amount to six millions of dollars. Nor are the seven millions and a half of dollars, which
•,vill remain in the treasury at the end of the present year, included in the calculation.
What puriioii of that surplus may be wanted for necessary measures of security and defence; what portion should
be applied to internal improvements, which, while increasing and dittiising the national wealth, will strengthen the
bonds of union, are the subjects which do not fall within the province of the Treasury Department. But it is not
improbable that, after making ample provision for both those objects, considerable surplusses, and which can no
longer be applied to the redemption of die debt, may still accumulate in the treasury.
A previous accumulatiuii of treasure, in time of peace, might in a great degree defiay the extraordinary expenses of
war, and diminish the necessity of either loans or additional taxes. It would provide, during periods of prosperity, for
those adverse events to which every nation is exposed, instead of increasing the burthens of the People at a time
when they are least able to bear them, or of impairing, by anticipations, the resources of ensuing generations. And
the public moneys of the United States not being locked up and withdrawn fiom the general circulation, but, on
the contrary, deposited in banks, and continuing to form a part of the circulating medium, the most fi)rmidable
ojection to that system, which has, nevertheless, been, at times, adopted with considerable success, in other countries,
is, thereby, altogether removed. It is also believed that the renewal of the charter of the Bank of the United States
may, amongst othei' advantages, aftijrd to Government an opportunity of obtaining interest on the public deposites,
whenever they shall exceed a certain amount. Should the United States, contrary to their expectation and de-
sire, be involved in a war. it is believed that the receipts of the year 1808 will not be materially aiVected by the event,
inasmuch as they will, principally, arise from the revenue accrued during the present year. The amount ot outstanding
bonds due by iinporters,afterdeductingthedebenturesissuedonaccountofre-exportations,exceeds,at this time, sixteen
millions (jf dollars. The deductions to be made from these, on account of subsequent re-exportations, would, in
case of war, be less than usual: for, exportations will then be checked as well as importations; and, in proportion
as these will decrease, a greater home demand will be created for the stock on hand, and the necessity of re-export-
ing be diminished.
It has already been stated that the specie in the treasury, at die end of this year, together vrith the surplus of
the year 1808, will amount to near eleven millions of dollars — a sum probably adequate to meet the extraordinary
expenses of a war for that year. It will also be recollected, that, in the estimated expenses of the year 1808, a
reimbursement of near five millions and a half of the principal of the debt is included. The only provision, therefore,
which may, under any contingency, be necessary for the extraordinary service ot that year, in order to cover any
deficiency of revenue or increase of expenditure beyond what has been estimated, will be an authority to borrow a
sum equal to that reimbursement.
That the revenue of the United States will, in subsequent years, be considerably impaired by a war, neither can,
or ought to be concealed. It is, on the contrary, necessary, in order to be prepared for the crisis, to take an early
view of the subject, and to examine the resources which should be selected for supplying the deficiency and defraying
the extracrrdinary expenses.
There are no data from which the extent of the defalcation can, at this moment, be calculated, or even estimated.
It w ill be sufficient to state, 1st. That it appears necessary to provide a revenue at least equal to the annual expenses
on a peace establishment, the interest of the existing debt, and the interest on the loans which may be raised. 2dly.
That those expenses, together with the interest of the debt, will, after die year 1808, amount to a sum less than
seven millions of dollars, and, therefore, that, if the present revenue of 14,500,000 dollars shall not be diminished
more than one half by a war, it will still be adequate to that object, leaving only the interest of war-loans to be pro-
vided for.
Whether taxes should be raised to a greater amount, or loans be altogether relied on for defraying the expenses
of the war, is the next subject of consideration.
Taxes are paid by the great mass of the citizens, and immediately aft'ect almost every individual of the commu-
nity. Loans are supplied by capitals previously accumulated by a few individuals. In a country where the resources
of individuals are not generally and materially aftected by the war, it is practicable and wise to laise by taxes the greater
part at least of the annual supplies. The credit of the nation may, also, from various circumstances, be at times so
far impaired as to leave no resource but taxation. In both respects the situation of the United States is totally dis-
similar.
A maritime war will, in the United States, generally and deeply att'ect, whilst it continues, the resources of in-
dividuals; as not only commercial profits will be curtailed, but, principally, because a great portion of the surplus of
agricultural produce necessarily requires a foreign market. The reduced price of the principal articles exported from
the United States will operate more heavily than any conteiii plated tax. And, without inquiring whether a similar
cause may not still more deeply and permanently aft'ect a nation at war with the United States, it seems to follow
that, so far as relates to America, the losses ami privations caused by the war should not be aggravated by taxes be-
yond what is strictly necessary. An addition to the debt is doubtless an evil; but experience having now shown with
what rapid progress tlie revenue of the Union increases in time of peace; with what facility the debt formerly con-
tracted has, in a lew years, been reduced; a hope may confidently be entertained that all the evils of the war will
be temporary, and easily repaired; and that the return of peace will, without any etVort, att'ord ample resources for
reimbursing whatever may have been borrowed during the war.
The credit of the Uniteil States is also unimpaired, either at home or abroad; and it is believed that loans to a
reasonable amount may be obtained on eligible terms. .Measures have been taken to ascertain to what extent diis
may be eflected abroad. And it will be sufficient here to suggest, that the several banks of the United States may
find it convenient, after the ensuing year, and as the diminished commerce of the country may require less capital,
to loan to Government a considerable portion of their capital stock, now computed at about forty millions of dollars.
It might be premature to enter into a particular detail of the several branches of revenue which may be selected
in order to provide for the interest of war-loans, and to cover deficiencies, in case the existing revenue should fall
below seven millions of dollars. A general enumeration seems at present sufficient.
1. Not only the duty on salt and the Mediterranean duties may be immediately revived, but the duties on im-
portation generally, may, in case of war, be considerably increased, perhaps doubled, with less inconvenience than
would arise from any other mode of taxation. Without resorting to the example of other nations, experience has
proven that this source of revenue is, in the United States, the most productive, the easiest to collect, and the least
burthensome to the great mass of the people. In time of war, the danger of smuggling is diminished; the scarcity of
foreign articles prevents the duty ever falling on the importer; the consumers are precisely those members of the
community who are best able to pay the duty; and the increase of domestic manufactures, which may be indirectly
aftected, is in itself a desirable object.
2. Indirect taxes, however ineligible, will doubtless be cheerfully paid as war taxes, if necessary. Several
modifications of the system formerly ;-.dopted, might, however, be introduced, both in order to diminish some of
the incoveniences which were experienced, and particularly to ensure the collecdon of the duties.
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STATE OF THE FINANCES.
249
3. Direct taxes are liable to a particular objection, arisin- from unavoidable inequality, produced by the general
rnle of he constitution. \Vha ever difference may exist between the relativ wealth anil consequent ability of" pay
nig of the several States, still the tax must, necessarily, be raised in proportion to tlii-ir relative population. Should
it, hovvever. become necessary to resort to that resource, it is believ;-d that a tax, raised up.m that species of pro-
perty in each State, which, by the State laws is lable to taxation, as had originally been contemplated by Congress
would be pre erable to a general assessment, laid uniformly on the same species of property i„ all the States as was
ultimately adopted. t ■ j ^ , a^ rras
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treamry.
Treasury Department, November bt/t, 1S07.
.^ Statemmt e.rhibiting the umoiint of Duties ivhich accrued on Merchandise, Tonnage, Passports and Clearances-
of DebentMres issued on the exportation of foreign Merchandise; of Payments for Bounties'and .ilhm-anccs-
and jor Lxpenses oj Collection, dtmng the years 1805 and 1806. '
1805
1806
nCTIES ov
Merchandise.
.$•23,601,709 56
!$26,295,055 47
Tonnage. 1 Passports and
clearances.
215,731 20
219,329 37
18.954 00
20,318 00
Debentures
issued.
8,955,745 00
9,146,875 00
Hounties &
allowances
190,674 04
198,751 02
Gross revenue.
14,689,975 72
«. 17, 189,076 82
Expensts on
collection.
554,836 76
612,622 13
Nett revenue.
14,135,138 96
16,576,454 09
(«.) Gross revenue for the year 1806,
Deduct interest and storage.
Gross revenue, per statement B,
817,189,076 82
18,796 92
$17,170,279 90
.4 Statement of the amount of .fljnerican and Foreign Tonnage employed in Foreign Trade, for the year 1806,
as taken from the records of the Treasury.
American tonnage in fv)reign trade, ----,.-.
Foreign tonnage, --------...
Total amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the United States,
Proportion of foreign tonnage to tlie wlmle amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of
the United States, ------...-.
Tons, 1,044,005
90,985
1,134,990
6.8 to 100
Treasury Department, Register's Office., November 4, 1807.
JOSEPH NOURSE. Register.
B.
.? Statement exhibiting the Value and Quantities, respectively, of Merchandise on which duties actually accrued
during the year 1806, (consisting of the difference between articles paying duty, imported, and those entitled to
ilrau-bctck, re-exported) and, also, of the nett revenue which accrued, during that year, from duties on Mer-
chandise, Tonnage, Passports, and Clearances.
Goods paying Duties ad valorem.
35,844,748 dollars, at 12;^ per cent
8,372,528 do. 15 do.
570,203 do. 20 do.
Additional duty on 844,782.413. at 2| per cent.
44.787.479
{(I.) Spirits. 10.479.093 gallons, at 29.3 cents, average,
(6.) Sugar, 73.318,749 lbs. at 2.5 cents, average,
(c.) Salt, 3,184,099 bushels, at 20 cents,
(d.) Wines, 1,386,838 gallons, at 37.6 cents, average,
(f. ) Teas, 4,750,881 lbs. at 20.3 cents, average,
Coffee, 17,345,188 lbs. at 5 cents.
Molasses. 8.533.590 gallons, at 5 cents.
(/.) .\11 other articles, '--■■-
- $4,480,593 50
1,255,879 20
114,040 60
(.?.)!, 119, 560 32
!$6.970,073 62
3,074.398 19
1,843,199 84
636,819 80
521.527 02
966,686 11
867,259 40
426,679 50
1,014,841 30
S16. 321.484 78
Deduct duties refunded, after deducting therefrom duties coUecied on inerchan-
ilise. the particulars of which could not be ascertained, and difference in cal-
culation. ---.----.. 17,400 69
Sj per cent, retained on drawbacks, - - - - -
Extra duty often per cent, on merchandise imparted in foreign vessels,
Nett amount of duties on merchandise, . _ - .
Duties on tonnage, --..--.-
Light money, ---....
$166,798 31
52.531 06
$16,304,084 09
334.247 39
196.301 05
616,834,632 53
219,329 37
250
FINANCE.
[1807.
Duties on passports and clearances, ; "
Sundry accounts not yet received, estimated at - - - -
Gross revenue, as per statement A, -
Deduct expenses of collection, .-.---
Nett revenue, . - - -
■ '■> . • ' Explanatory Statements and Notes.
(»-?.) Additional duty of 2J per cent. ': . - - - .
35 per cent, retained on drawback, - - ' r ■ '
Extra duty of ten per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels,
20,318 00
96,000 00
$17,170,279 90
612,622 13
$16,557,657 77
,119,560 32
6,277 51
4,039 99
1,129,877 82
(a.) Spirits-
Grain, 1st proof.
1,088,977
2d do.
15,253
3d do.
12,346
; " ' 4th do.
126,469
5th do.
1,746
Other materials, 1st & 2d do.
. 1,684,998
3d proof.
3,005,857
4th do.
4,531,285
5th do.
11,988
. • ■ i i 6th do.
174
Gallons,
10,479,093
gallons, at 28 cents.
do.
29
do.
31
do.
34
do.
40
do.
25
do.
28
do.
32
do.
38
do.
46
(6.) Sugar —
Brown, 71,271,927 pounds, at 2^ cents.
White, clayed, 2,046,722 do. 3
Pounds, 73,318,649
198,751 02, reduced into
(c.) Salt-
Imported, bushels of 56 pounds
Exported, - - - -
Amount of bounties and allowances,
' ' bushels, at the present rates.
Paying duty, bushels of 56 pounds,
(rf.) Wines-
Madeira, 1st quality.
Do. 2d do.
Sherry and St. Lucar, -
Lisbon and Oporto,
Burgundy and Champai^ne,
Tenerifte, Fayal, and Malaga, -
Other, in bottles.
Other, in casks,
■■ ' Gallons,
(c. ) Teas —
Bohea, - - -
Souchong, ..----
Hyson, -------
Other green, - - - - - ■
Extra duty on teas imported from other places than India,
84,850
993,755
4,262,704
$304,913 56
4,423 37
3,827 26
42,999 46
698 40
421,249 50
841,639 96
1,450,011 20
4,555 44
80 04
^,074,398 19
$1,781,798 18
61,401 66
$1,843,199 84
1,078,605
3,184,099 at 20 cts. $636,819 80
289,431 gallons.
at 58 cents,
23,219
do.
50 -
312,122
do.
40 -
472,722
do.
30 -
6,345
do.
45 -
70,554
do.
28 -
32,511
do.
35 -
179,904
do.
23 -
1,386,838
$167,869 98
11,624 50
124,848 80
141,816 60
2,855 25
19,755 12
11,378 85
41,377 92
$521,527 02
393,920 pounds,
at 12 cents.
$47,270 40
1,534,115 do.
18
276,140 7;)
645,872 do.
32
206,679 04
2,176,974 do.
20
435,394 80
-
-
1,201 17
4,750,881
$966,686 11
18G7.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
251
Explanatory Statements and Notes — Continued.
(/)
ALL OTHER ARTICLES, VIZ.
Beer, ale, and porter, - - jjallons,
Cocoa, - - - pounds.
Chocolate, - - do.
Sugar candy. - - - do.
loaf, - - - do.
other refined and lump, - do.
Almonds, - - do.
Currants, - - - do.
Prunes and plums. - - do.
Figs, - - - - do.
Raisins in jars, and muscadel, - do.
all other, - - do.
Candles, tallow. - - do.
wax, - - - do.
Cheese, . . - (lo.
Soap, - - - - do.
Tallow, - - - do.
Mace, - - - do.
Nutmegs, - - - do.
Cinnamon, - - - do.
Cloves, - - - do.
Pepper, - - - do.
Pimento. - - • do.
Chinese cassia. - - do.
Tobacco manufactured, other than snuH' and
cigars, - - - do.
Snuft'. - - - - do.
Indigo. - - - do.
Cotton. - - - do.
Powder, haii'. - - - do.
gun, - - - do.
Starch, - - - do.
Glue, - - - - do.
Pewter plates and dishes, do.
Anchors and sheet iron, - - do.
Slit and hoop do. - do.
Nails. - - - - do.
Spikes, - - - do.
Quicksilvei'. . - - Jo.
Ochre, yellow, in oil. - do.
dry, yellow, - - do.
Spanish brown, - - - do.
White and red lead, - - do.
Lead, and manufactures of k'ad. - do.
Seines, - - - do.
Cordage, tarred, - - do.
untarred. - - do.
Twine and packthread. - - cwt.
Glauber salts. . - - do.
Coal, -. - - - bushels.
Fish, dried, - - quintals,
pickled, salmon. - - barrels,
mackerel. - - do.
other, - - do.
Cables, . . . pounds.
Steel, - - - - cwt.
Hemp, . . - Jo.
Glass,black quart bottles, - groce,
window, not above 8 by 10, 100 sq. ft.
10 by 12, do.
all above 10 by 12. do.
Cigars, - - - M.
Lime, • - - casks,
Boots, ... pairs.
Shoes, silk, - - - do.
kid, morocco, &c. - - do.
all other, - - do.
Cards, wool and cotton, - - dozens,
playing, - - packs.
aUANTITIES.
Excess of
importation
over expor-
tation.
181,815
1,118,2.32
2,117
1,573
3,180
976
282,517
372,097
60,479
408,449
773,398
2,412,221
175,820
6.254
262,846
819,241
1,755,841
173
1,848,617
468,008
181,802
6,638
16,562
264,163
785,378
5,514
204,822
14,565
105,612
78,200
582,236
271,063
3.059,529
407.936
51.606
22,079
119,854
619,710
2,648,981
3,513.351
10.051
206,096
47,391
3,361
103
311.146
219,349
6.862
14,756
16.271
30.542
12.228
116,101
20,273
22,546
3,985
4,243
22,969
339
3,817
6,913
45,758
5,374
4
11,627
Excess of
exportation
over impor-
tation.
2,620
9,149
24,318
Rate of
duty
Cents
8
2
3
Hi
9
6i
2
2
\h
'2
6
7
2
\l
125
50
20
20
6
4
6
10
25
3
4
4
3
4
4
H
1
.J
1
6
U
1
1
o
1
4
2
2d
400
200
5
50
100
60
40
2
100
100
60
160
175
225
200
50
75
25
15
10
50
25
Excess of du
ties ovci- draw
l).icl<.
Dolls
(Us.
14,.545 20
28,364 64
63 51
180 89
286 20
63 44
5,650 34
7,441 94
1,329 58
8,168 98
15,467 96
36,183 31
3,516 40
375 24
18,399 22
16,384 82
26,337 62
86 50
110,917 02
18,720 32
7,272 08
398 28
1,656 20
66,040 75
23,561 34
220 56
8,192 88
436 95
4,224 48
3,128 00
8,733 54
2,710 63
61,190 58
4,079 36
3,096 36
331 19
1,198 54
6,197 10
52,979 62
35,133 51
426 04
4,121 92
1,184 77
13,444 00
206 00
15,557 30
109,674 50
6,862 00
8,853 60
6.508 40
610 84
12,228 00
116,101 00
12.163 80
36,073 60
6,973 75
9.546 75
45.938 00
169 50
2.862 75
1,728 25
6.863 70
537 40
2 00
2,906 75
Excess of
drawback
over duties.
1,024.809 70
Total.
Dolls. Cts.
3,275 00
1,829 80
4,863 60
9,968 40
1.014.841 30
Tre.\sury Dep.\rt>iext. Register's Office. 4th November, 1807.
JOSEPH NOURSE. Register.
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C 2— Continued.
Estimate showing when the instalments which compose the balance due from individuals will become payable.
Offices.
Becoming due in 1809.
Becoming' due in 1810.
Becoming due in 1 8 1 1 .
Total Balance.
West of Pearl river.
East of Pearl river,
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2,062 50
$35,353 25]
2,063 50
$35,353 25i
2,062 50
$105,726 00
6,187 50
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$37,415 75|
$37,415 75|
$111,913 50
Treasury Department, bth November, 1807.
D.
An estimate of the principal redeemed of the debt of the United States, from the \st October, 1806, to theSOth Sep-
tember, 1807, inclusively, showing- the redemption of the principal of the said debt, from the 1st April, 1801, to
the 30th September, 1807.
,
Redemption from
1st Oct. 1806, to
30th of Septem-
ber, 1807.
Redemption from 1st
April, 1801, to 30th
Sept. 1806, per the
Secretary's reportof
5th Dec. 1806.
Total principal
redeemed, from
1st April, 1801,
to 30th Sept.
1807.
On account of the domestic debt.
The amount of warrants issued on the treasurer of the U.
States, on account of the interest of the domestic debt, of
the reimbursement of the old six per cent, and deferred
stocks, and of purchases of the eight per cent, and ex-
changed six per cent, stocks, from 1st October, 1806, to
the 30th September, 1807. exclusive of $36,934 49, repaid
into the treasury, and $2,499 63, commissions to a^ -iits
purchasing stock, was - - - $5,834,423 03
Deduct interest which accrued during the
same period, calculated quarter yearly,
$2,923,196 87
And loss on the purchase of
stock, - - - {b) 15,078 20
2,938,275 07
(«)$2,896,147 96
1,847,500 00
176,000 00
5,211 20
2,146 36
$6,479,745 84
711,700 00
262,018 16
74,331 50
3,440,000 00
10,236,108 05
$9,375,893 80
Reimbursement of the navy six per cent, stock.
Ditto, of the five and a half per cent, stock.
Ditto, of the four and a half per cent, stock.
Payments made in certificates of the debt of the United
States, on account of lands, - - -
Payments made to foreign officers, and for certain parts of
the domestic debt, - -
Payments on account of domestic loans,
On account of the foreign debt,
711,700 00
1,847,500 00
176,000 00
267,229 36
76,477 86
3,440,000 00
10,236,108 05
Funds having previously been provided in Europe, the war-
rants issued on the Treasurer of the United States for that
object, from 1st October, 1806, to 30tli September, 1807,
were less than the amount of interest arising; the difler-
ence, therefore, forms a deduction.
The interest accruing from 1st October, 1806, to 30th Sep-
tember, 1807, was, on the Dutch debt, including commis-
sions and charges, - - - - $66,632 60
On the Louisiana stock, including commissions, 677,666 47
4,927,005 52
248,813 36
21,203,903 55
26,130,909 07
$744,299 07
Amount of warrants, exclusive of $24,614 71,
repaid into the Treasury, and $1,992 65,
commissions to agents purchasing bills of
exchange, was - - $486,058 13
Add gain on exchange, - 9,427 58
248,813 36
$4,678,193 16
$21,203,903 55
$25,882,095 71
180r.] COMPENSATION OF INSPKCTORS OF THE CUSTOMS. 255
(a) 1. On account of annual reimbursement, ---.... $1,501,466 61
2. Eight per cent, and exchanged six per cent, stocks purchased, - . .. . 1,006,005 00
3. Moneys in tlie liands of agents purcliusing stock, ---... 193,86080
4. Moneys in tlie hands of the Treasurer of the United States, as Agent to the Commissioners of
the Sinking Fund, ---...
(h) Tlie amount of eight per cent, purcliased,
Exciianged six per cent. do.
-
191,815 55
$2,896,147 96
$746,000
260,005
cost $767,231 25
253,851 95
1,006,005
1,021,083 20
1,006,005 00
Loss,
$15,078 20
Treasury Department, Register's Office, November 5, 1807.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
10th Congress.] No. 268. [1st Session.
COMPENSATION OF INSPECTORS OF THE CUSTOMS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 23, 1807.
Mr. George Washington Campbell, from tlie Committee of Ways and Means, to whom were referred the peti-
tions of the inspectors of the Customs of tlie ports of Baltimore, New York, and Boston, made the followin''
report:
That, previous to the third day of March, 1797, the compensation allowed to inspectors of the customs was
fixed by law at a sum not exceeding one dollar and sixty-six cents to each, for everyday he should be actually
employed in aid of the customs; and, by an act of that date, their pay was raised to a sum not exceeding two dol-
lars for each day they should be employed in like manner; and. by an act passed the second of March. 1799, the
same compeiisa,tion, last mentioned, was allowed them, to be paid by the collector, out of the revenue, and charged
to the United States. It appears by a report made by the Secretary of the Treasury on this subject, tliat the pay of
all the inspectors employed during the year 1804, amounted to $129,608. being about one per cent, on the nett receipts
in the treasury. It also appears, that, in all the large ports (except Charleston) the inspectors are employed almost
every day during the year, whicli is not the case in the smaller ports, where they are, a great portion of their time,
without employment. From this circumstance, it results, that the amount of compensation received by inspectors
in the large port-;, during the year, far exceeds that received by those in the small ports; and. although the necessary
expenses of living and supporting families, in large towns, are generally greater than those in small, yet the dift'erence
of the annual compensation in favor of those inspectors residing in the former, as already stated, woukl probably be
equal to the excess in their expenses, and, therefore, render their situation, at least as eligible, as that of those
residing in the latter.
The Committee are apprised, that, during the existence of contagious or epidemical diseases in populous towns,
the inspectors residing therein incur additional expenses, and are, in the discharge of their duties, necessarily
exposed to personal dangers: they duly appreciate these circumstances, and are induced to believe that, when such
events occur, and are made known to the National Legislature, they will be disposed to make such additional com-
pensation to those who may be aft'ected thereby, as their situations may require.
The Committee are sensible of the importance of the duties to be performed by the inspectors of the customs,
i\\\A \v.)\\ much the security of the revenue depends upon the capacity, integrity, and attention, of those officers;
ihey highly appreciate the good faith with which they are stated to have peri'ormed the services required of them;
and would feel disposed to render their situations more eligible, by augmenting their compensation so as to meet the
necessary increase of expenses in living, if, in their opinion, existing circumstances would justify the measure. But,
upon a view of the facts above stated, and considering the present state of the nation is such as renders it uncertain
how soon there may be a demand for all our resources, the Committee are of opinion that it would not be advisable,
at this time, to incur additional expenditures in collecting the revenue, by increasing the compensation of the officers
engaged therein.
'6'
Tliey, therefore, submit to the House the following resolution:
Resolved, That the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petitions.
Treasury Department. January lil/i, 1806.
Sir:
I have the honor to enclose a report on the petitions of the inspectors of the customs for the ports of Balti-
m;)re, Philadelphia, and New York, which were referred to me by the House of Representatives, on the 5th and 23d
December, 1805, and 11th January, 1806.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom were referred the petitions of the inspectors of the Customs of the ports of
New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, respectfully submits the following report:
The pay of the inspectors, which, previous to the 4th day of March, 1797, was at the rate of one dollar and sixty
cents a day. was, by act of that date, fixed at the rate of two dollars for every day they shall be actually employed
in aid of the customs.
256
FINANCE.
[1807.
It appears by the annexed statement, tiiat the pay of all the inspectors employed durins; the year 1801, amounted
to $129,608, orabout one per cent on the nett receipts"in the treasury, and that, in all the large ports, Charleston
excepted, the inspectors are, in fact, employed almost every day during the year — an arrangement which, though not
practicable in the smaller ports, is not attended with any additional expense in those where it has been adopted, as
may be perceived by comparing the whole amount of compensation allowed, and of revenue collected in each port.
A less number of inspectors is employed in those ports; and, as they are constantly employed, their annual compen-
sation is greater. But, although the inspectors of the largest ports are, by that arrangement, better paid, generally,
than those of the small ones, it is true that the expenses of living, with them, are generally greater: and, it is appre-
hended that the greatest difficulty in fixing a reasonable rate of compensation arises from that difference in the rate
of necessary expenses which exists between the different ports. The pay which is sufficient, in many places, to
engage the services of persons fully competent, hardly affords the means o!' a scanty subsistence in others — an obser-
vation which is made less with any intention of suggesting a distinction in the rate of allowance, which would, per-
haps, be invidious, than for the purpose of anticipating the objection to a general increase, which might be expected
from thuse quarters where two dollars a day must be coniidered as an ample compensation. The only case where
the propriety of such a distinction is respectfully submitted, is that of contagious or epidemical diseases, during
which additional expenses ai-e incurred by the inspectors, and they are, in the discharge of their duties, necessarily
exposed to personal danger.
Of the general increase in the expenses necessary for the support of a family, ^\hich may have taken place since
the year 1797, and on which the propriety of a general additional allowance depends, the Secretary of the Treasury
is not a competent judge. It will be sufficient for him to say, that a view of the revenue, derived from customs,
affords evident proofs that it is most faithfully paid and collected. Next to that good faith, which has so honorably
characterised the conduct of the importers, tlie security of the revenue, principally, rests on the character of the
officers employed in the collection; the capacity, attention, and integrity of the inspectors, particularly, forms one of
its principal guards; and. it is undoubtedly important tliat the compensation may be sufficient to engage, as hereto-
fore, the services of men of that description.
All which is respectfully submitted.
Treasury Department, llth January, 1806.
ALBERT GALLATIN. Secreiury of the Treasury.
A Statement exhibiting the total number of inspectors employed, on an average, in the several ports of the United
States, during the year 1804; also, the amount of their compensation, and the number of days each inspector
ivas, on an average, employed.
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1,866
113
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104
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2,563
171
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102
34
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2,160
227
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1
44
22
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14
4,026
144
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45
22
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n
982
131
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16.386
360
Boston,
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12,002
347
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2.286
305
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523
116
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6
240
62
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1
626
313
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O
299
75
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44
2,352
276
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3
224
37
Petersburg,
5r
774
70
New Bedford,
3
526
88
Richmond,* -
1
26
13
Dighton,
2i
138
25
Tappahannock,*
1
102
68
York, - - -
l?
270
108
Dumfries,*
1
10
5
Kennebunk, -
1.^
376
107
Norfolk,
111
5,470
233
Biddeford, -
3
590
93
Folly Landing.^*
1
10
10
Bath,
4|
570
68
Wilmington. N. C.
4|
1,340
141
Portland,
6
2,902
242
Newbern.
2
298
66
Wiscasset, - - -
3
574
95
^\"ashington, -
3-
407
63
Waldoborough,
2i
300
60
Edenton,
n
499
111
Penobscot, - - -
l|
162
46
Beaufort,
1
76
38
Frenchman's bay,* -
1
28
14
Georgetown, S. C.
Charleston,
n
198
66
Machias, - - -
n
260
47
19
9,308
245
Passamaquoddy,
1
28
14
Savannah,
10
2.143
107
Newport,
5i
1,540
140
Brunswick,* -
1
26
26
Bristol,
3^
726
104
Detroit,
1
120
60
Providence, -
t
3.118
223
Michillimakinack,* -
1
128
85
New London,
13
2.547
98
Mississippi,* -
1
136
136
Middietown,
8
1,960
123
New Orleans,
8d
5,007
300
New Haven.
8
2,102
131
Natchez,*
1
8
4
Fairfield.
1.^
242
96
Hudson,
2i
132
26
Total,
320^
129,620
7,275
New York, -
1 37i
20,299
350
Treasury Dkpartjii
ST, Register's Office, Ulh January, 1806.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
E-nployed temporarily,
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1807.] ENCOURAGEMENT TO MANUFACTURES. 257
10th Congress.] Nq. 269. [IstSESsiox.
PROTECTING DUTIES ON PAINTS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATIVES, DECEMBER. 3, 1807.
Mr. Newton, from tlie Cominittet.' of ('onimerce and Manufiicturess, to uIkimi was referred (he petiHon of Josepli
Dii Cayla, made the following report:
The petitioner states, that ho has purchased the exciusive right, secured by patcrUs'. of making, constructing,
using, and vending to others, to he usi>d, the beautiful yellow and also the green coloring matter or paint. Asa
further encouragement, he prays that additional duties may be imposed on the importation of paints.
Your committee are of opinion that, if the discovery is as useful as the petitiimer represents it to be, he has the
fairest prospect of success. He enjoys the exclusiv right, secured by patients, to all profits that can be produced
from the exercise of the art or discovery of inanutiicturing or preparing color.-.
He likewise derives, from tlie high protecting duties on paints, the additional advantage of extending the use and
the sale of his manufactures. To increase the duties on paints, will have (he tendency not only of raising the price
of paints, but that also of giving to the petitiimer a monopoly.
The committee, therefore, recommend the adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioner is unreasonable, and ought not to be granted.
10th Congress.] No. 270. [1st Session.
* PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECllMIiER 7, 1807.
To tlie Honorable the Senate and House of Representutivcn of the United States of .America in Congress assc7n!>led,
the petition of the subscribers, citizens of the United States and inhabitants of the city of New Fork, members
of "the Journeymen Hatters Society'' of that city, respectfully showeth:
That your petitioners have served regularly as apprentices to the hatting business, and are now working as
journeymen to the said trade, and did expect, by their industry and attention to that art, to gain an honest livelihood
for themselves and families: that your petitioners, having full confidence in your h'.moi-able body, that you w ill give
every encouragement and protection to the manufactures of the United States, and lend every lawful assistance to
those citizens thereof, who are immediately depemlent on the encouragement which your honorable body may give
to those manufactures, beg leave to state, that necessity compels them to approach your honorable body in humble
petition, praying that an additional impost duty may be laid on hats. And as reasons therefor, your petitioners
beg leave to state that, by the cons(an( impor(:irions of that article, our home manufactures in that particular have
diminished, and probably will continue to suftV'-. and perhaps finally go to ruin. Your petititmers further represent,
that the present duty laid on hats is so inconsidera' le, that mercantile men, particularly in this city, are enabled to
import, and actually do import, from Europe, and '■cU, ha' -. at a les. nrice than those of American manufiictui-e; which
obliges many, who have served a long time as ap; renticesand journeymen to the said trade, toabandon it, and resort
to other means for supporting themselves and i ;nilies. And your petitioners beg leave further to state to your
honorable body, that tlie materials in this country, used for making hats, are equal, if not superior, to foreign produce
of the same; and they are confident that the h ifs of the United States are superior to the European manufacture of
the same article.
Wherefore, and inasmuch as your pedtion rs are attached to the liberties of this country, and are willing to
lia/.ai-d every thing for the maintenance of its rigiits and independence, they pray that your honorable body will,
after having taken into consideration these circumstances, grant the prayer (il'your petitioners, and lay an adduional
impost upon the importing of hats from foreign ctiuntries, whereby your jietitloners, anil many others, similarly cir-
cumstanced, would be relieved from their present embarassment, and the daily expLCtaiion of being deprived of em-
ployment in that art, which it has been their study for years to acquire.
Signed in behalf of the Society.
JAMES McCABE, President.
AARON COATES, Secretary.
10th Congress.] No. 271. [1st Session.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 18, 1807.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Represtntatives of the United States in Congress assembled, the me-
morial (if the subscribers, merchants, and manufacturers of copper, inhabitants of the city nfXew York, respect-
fully shotveth:
That your memorialists have been informed that a petition has been pre.«ented to Congress, praying that a
duty maybe imposed on copper, in sheets and plates, imported into theUnited States: and your memorialists, believ-
ing that the imposition of such duty would in effect prohibit the importation of those articles, and would tend to the
inconvenience and injury of the public, although it might, in some measure, contribute to the emolument of a few
individuals, they take the liberty of suggesting the following reasons why the prayer of the said petition should not
be granted.
258 ■ ■" FINANCE. [1807.
That there is not in the United States, to the knowledge of your memorialists, any copper mine, which, at the
present time, can furnish the raw material for the manufacture of copper; and that, consequently, the manufacturing
of sheet copper, copper plates, and raised bottoms of copper, in this country, must, at present, be confined to the scan-
ty supply furnished from the collection of old copper, and the occasional importations of copper in pigs from South
America: for your memorialists do aver, without fear of contradiction, that the difterence in price between un
wrouglit copper, and that manufactured into sheets, plates, and raised bottoms, in Flurope, will not allow of the im-
portation of copper in pigs, for the purpose of being manufactured, in this country, into those articles, unless the im-
portation of such maimfactured articles are prohibited, or made subject to an impost duty.
That, from the circumstance of the duty now imposed on manufactured articles of copper, while unwrought cop-
per remains free from duty, the American maimfactuier is enabled to undersell the like articles, manufactured m
Europe; and in consequence tliereuf, manufactured articles of copper are now very seldom imported; but considera-
ble quantities, manufactured in this country, are yearly exported to the West Indies. That, although copper in sheets
has been free from import duty, yet, in consequence of an export duty in Great Britain, of four per cent., and the
incidental charges of importation, most of the ?hips, built in this country, and intended to be copper sheathed, are
sent abroad for that purpose.
That, in case a duty is laid upon copper in sheets, plates, and raised bottoms, the greater part of the utensils, in
the manufacture of which those articles are used, such as stills, boilers, &c. will be imported in a manufactured
state, and their prices consequently enhanced.
Your niemorialists beg leave further to represent to your honorable body, that it would operate greatly to the
advantage of the manufacturers of copper, in this country, if the duty on zinc or spelter, old copper, old brass, and
old pewter, was discontinued; and your memorialists may be permitted to remark, that those articles can only be
considered as raw materials. And your memorialists further pray your honorable body that round copper plates,
and raised bottoms of copper, may be permitted to be imported free from duty, as those articles cannot be considered
in a more manufactured state than copper in sheets.
And your memorialists will ever pray, &c.
RICHARD WHITTINGHAM, and others.
New York, November 20, 1807.
10th CoNGRKSs.] No. 272. [1st Session.
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
COMMtlNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 24, 1807.
House of Representatives, December 7th, 1804.
Sir:
I beg leave to enclose you tlie petition ot Walter Channing, surviving partner of the house of Gibbs and
Channing. of Newport, Rhode Island, stating to Congress that they imported a quantity of saltpetre, in May, 1803,
upon which the collector of Newport charged a duty, when, in their opinion, tlie article was free, by the laws of Con-
gress, passed 10th August, 1790, and May 2, 1792. The opinion of respectiible counsel has been obtained, as you
will observe, and they all seem to agree that saltpetre ought to be considered as still tree of duty; and, on my own
part, I must confess that the acts of June 14th, 1797, and April, 1798, do not strike me, at the first view, as intended
to repeal the former act, declaring the article free. The question remains, Was saltpetre exempt from duty when
the act of 1798 expired, and is it now free of duty.'' The collector of the revenue at Newport has exacted an ad
valorem duty on the cargo imported by Gibbs and Clianning, and, in three other custom houses, tiie collectors have
not charged any duty on saltpetre; and yet it would seem they ought to have done it, if the article is really charge-
able with a duty. Alay I request the iiivor of you to look at the petition, and the papers which accompany it, and
will you have the goodness to give the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures your opinion on the subject.''
Can lelief be aftbrded to the petitioners through your Department, provided you consider saltpetre as free of duty.''
Are the collectors throughout the United States at this moment in the collection of any duty on the article in ques-
tion? and, if so, what is the rate of duty, and when did it commence? Any information on the subject will particu-
larly oblige the committee.
I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, yours. &c.
JACOB CROWNINSHIELD.
Hon. Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury United States.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States hi Congress assembled, Walter
Channing, survicing partner of the house of Gibbs and Channing, of Newport, in the State of Rhode Island,
merchant, respectfully showeth:
That, on the 3d day of May, 1803, the said Gibbs and Channing imported, in the ship Mount Hope, .John Boit
master, from the Isle of France, tliirteen hundred fifty eight bags of saltpetre; that, at the time ol said importation,
the article of saltpetre was free of duty, being permanently exempted by the acts ot Congress of the 10th August.
1790, and May ^d, 179-2: whieli acts, so lar fortli as they provide foi- said exemption, as your petitioner is advised, and
verily beliyes. then were, and still remain, in full force and effect. That, on the 6th June. A. D. 1803, entry was made
of sai<l ship and her cargo, at the custom house for the district of Newport, when the collector demanded a duty of
twelve and a half per cent, ad valorem on the saltpetre aforesaid, and included the same in the gross estimate of
the amount of duties on the cargo of said ship, and required the said Gibbs and Channing to give bonds for the same,
to which they objected, but were obliged to submit; an entry of said ship and cargo being not otherwise attainable.
The said Gibbs and Channing believing that there was no law which authorized the exaction of said duty on salt-
petre, and the collector persisting in requiring the same, they made a representation of the demand, by letter, on the
7th of July, A. p. 1803, to the Secretary of the Treasury, a copy whereof was transmitted by the Comptroller to the
collector, requiring him to make a statement of the case, which was accordingly done; whereupon, the Comptroller
decided that he coincided with the collector in opinion that saltpetre was then chargeable with an ad valorem
duty; that, in conformity to this coincidence of opinion, the collector charged a duty on said saltpetre of twelve and
a half per cent, ad valorem, making said duty eighteen hundred twelve dollars thirty seven cents, Mhich sum he
included, with the duties on the other goods imported by said Gibbs and Channing. in said ship Mount Hope, in
three bonds, which were given on the entry; that the said Gibbs and Channing, after a candid investigation of the
opinion oifered by the Coiii|)troller, and the reasons in support of it, could not see any sufficient cause to alter the
opinion they had first formed, that saltpetre was by law permanently exempted from duty; but, lest they might err
in an opinion opposed to so high authority, tliey submitted to counsel of the first eminence in this State, the case.
1807.] REMISSION OF DUTIES. 059
as stated by the collector, and the Comptroller's opinion thereon; who. after an examination of the same, and the
laws relative to that article, gave a deliberate opinion, in writing, " that saltpetre may be imported into the United
States free of duty." At the same time, the said Gibbs and Channing obtained from the custom houses at Salem.
Boston, New York, and Philadelpliia, official certilicates and advices, tliat, at the time of the importation of the salt-
petre aforesaid, the article saltpetre was considered, at the aforesaid custom houses, free (»f duty, and so admitted.
In the progress of the investigation which the said Gibbs and ("lianning caused to be made, relative to the duty
exacted from them as aforesaid, it appeared by an official certificate from the custom house at Boston, that the
former Comptroller of the Treasury, in a circular letter to all the collectors, dated May 30, 1800. had officially
iustructed them that " saltpetre was to be considered as permanently exempted from duty by the acts of Congress
of the 10th August, 1790. and May 2d, 179'2."' This circular letter your petitioner candidly believes had escaped
the recollection of the collector, when he required the aforesaid duly, and when he stated the case to the Comp-
troller, as aforementioned. From a consideration of this deliberate opinion, and diiection of the former Comptroller,
of the practice of the custom houses in conformity thereto, with the opinion of counsel so respectable, the said
Gibbs and Channing were induced to make a lepresentation of the same lo the present Compti-oller. in a letter
dated September 17, 1803, in which, after communicating the particulars of the preceding information, tliey
requested that, inasmuch as the constitution declares " that all duties, imposts, and excises, shall be uniform
throughout the United States," the administration of the laws relative theieto ought to ije uniform; and that, as an
exemption from duty, in relation to salt petre. had been granted toothers, the same ought to be extended to tlie said
Gibbs and Channing. To this representation the Comptroller replied, that " the suggesli(jn, that the exemption of
saltpetre from duty had been admitted to some and denied to others, \\as too remote from probability to be suscep-
tible of belief:" that " it was a case concerning which he could not doubt, and that, if he was wrong, the error could
be corrected by the ensuing Legislature, and that he did not consider the case as decided by his predecessor. "
About the time this answer of the Comptroller was received, (ieorge Gibbs, the senior partner of said house of Gibbs
and Channing, deceased, when the whole business devolved on your petitioner, who sought the opinion of other
counsel in this State, and of the most eminent counsel in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all of whom con-
curred in opinion, '" that saltpetre was still free from duty." Thus supported by the deliberate opinion of every
professional man to whom the question had been submitted, your petitioner conceived it to be a duty which he
owed to the heirs of his deceased partner, to himself, and his fellow citizens, to pursue every legal and temperate
measure to obtain redress. With this view yourpetiticmer, jjriorto the first bond tailing due. proposed to the collect-
or that the question, "whether saltpetre was, or was not, exempt from duty, by law," should be submitted to a
court of competent jurisdiction, whose decision your petitioner would cheerfully abide; and that, as some delay ol' pay-
ment of the aforesaid duty charged on saltpetre would necessarily fake place, before a decision of the suit on the
bond could be had, your petitioner further suggested, that, as the refusal of payment did not result from inability to
pay, or opposition to the laws, but merely from a dispute about a legal question, on which respectable opinions differ,
and it being of a duty never before demanded, that a credit at the custom house ought not to be denied him, while the
right to demand such duty was in the legal course of juilicial invesfigatiim. At the same time, toobviate every possible
objection to this equitable claim, your petitioner ofliered to pay the amount of duties on all the goods, except that
charged on saltpetre, and this, with the interest and probable costs, he ottered to deposite in bank, and place the
cashier's receipt therefor in the hands of the collector; or he would pay or deposite the w hole, in any other mode the
collector might de\ise, provided the right of legal investigation of the question should be reserved, and the
credit of Gibbs and Channing at the custom h:)use shoultl not, in the mean time, be denied. These reasonable pro-
posals, as your petitioner conceived them to be, were not acceded to, and he. lo save the credit of his surety and
that of the house of Gibbs and Channing, was compelled to pay the whole of the first bonil, without having a day in
court for a legal decisiim thereon. Prior to tlie payment of the second and thiid b'Huls. your petitioner renewed his
application as aforesaid, in both which he was refused, and has been thus, again^ t in- consent, and every effort in his
power, consistent with the credit and safety of his house, and that of his suiefv, forced to pay eighteen huntlied
twelve dollars thirty seven cents, being the amount of the aforesaid duty illegally charged on said saltpetre.
From the concession of the Comptroller, in a letter to the collector, of "the i 1th December last, " that the
laws which relate to duties on saltpetre are susceptible of different constructions," from the very respectable,
numerous, and concurrent legal opinions, in cqntiariety to his decision: and it being a known fact that no duty
ever was exacted on saltpetre, from the first institution of the Government, until it was imposed on the house of
Gibbs and Channing, your petitioner had reason to expect that the Comptroller would not only have yielded to
his repeated and urgent applications, for a legal investigation of the litigated duty, without a denial of credit, but
that he would have been equally solicitous with your petitioner to have had his opinion tested by the proper judi-
ciary tribunal: so that no citizen should have just cause of complaint. Denied this privilege, your petitioner, under
a firm and conscientious conviction that saltpetre was, and still is, by law. exempt from duty, respectfully craves
leave to lay his case before the National Legislature, and to solicit that the same exemptioii, which has. through
the custom houses, been extended to other importers of saltpetre, may be extended to the house of Gibbs and
Channing; and that restitution maybe made to them of the aforesaid sum of eighteen hundred twelve dollars and
thirty-seven cents which they have been ccimpelled to pay for the duty, illegally charged on the saltpetre by them
imnorteil as aforesaid, together with interest thereon; or that Congress will be pleased to provide by law for a
j'.'.dicial investigation of the right to exact said duty; or to grant to your petitioner such other relief in the premises,
as, ia your wisdom, justice shall seem to require. And your petitioner, as in duty bounil, will ever pray.
WALTER CHANNING,
Survivmg partner of the house of Gibbs and Channing.
Newport, November 2ith, 1804.
CASE.
Messrs. Gibbs and Channing, in the month of May, 1803, imported, in their ship Mount Hope, a large quantity of
saltpetre, in the port of Newport.
They demanded an entry of said saltpetre, dutyfree: the collector refused, and demanded bonds for an ad valo-
rem duty on said article.
Question. Is saltpetre subject to a duty, on impoitation into the United States?
Ansicer. Congress passed a law. 10th August. 1700, imposing specific duties on certain specific articles, anti an
ad valorem duty on certain enumerated and on unenumerated articles. This law, in terms, exempts from duty the
article saltpetre. Congress passed another law Od May, 179-3, which provides that all articles which are excepted
and exempted from duty by the act " making further provision for the payment of the debts of the United States,"
(which is the act above mentioned, passed 10th August, 1790) "shall continue to be excepted and exempted."
Both these acts are permanent.
On the 14th June, 1797, Congress passed another act, entitled " An act prohibiting, for a limited time, the exporta-
tion of arms and ammunition, and for encouraging the importation thereof." This act prohibited the exportation
(among other things) of saltpetre, and exempted from duty the same articles, together with saltpetre, for the time
limited.
On the 7th day of April, 1798, Congress passed another act, to continue in force the act last before mentioned, for
a further time. Both these acts have long since expired. These are all the laws relative to this subject. 7'he case
then comes to this question: Whether the exemption of salt petre from duty, provided by the acts of "90 and '9-2, is
still in force? That exemption is still in force, unless it be considered as repealed by the acts of '97 and "98- These
latter acts are considered to have this effect by the collector, whose opinion is adopted by the Comptroller. In
support of this construction it is said, Thai the laws of '97 and '98, in this particular, are repugnant to the laws of
260 FINANCE. [1807.
-*90 and '93, and therefore the former is to be considered as repealed. If two provisions of two different laws are of
such a nature that they cannot both be executed, the latter may be considered as repealing the former. But the acts
of '90 and *92 require the exemption in question; su do the acts of '97 and '98. Both require the same thing. There
is no repugnancy then. But it is replied, the exemption by the former is permanent, and by the latter temporary.
This shews that the acts are different, not that they are repugnant. Admitting them, however, to be repugnant, the
latter is to be considered as repealing the former so long only as the latter are in force. The repeal or determina-
tion of the latter revives the former, (4 Ins. 335. 1 Blk. Com. 90. This principle is recognised in the instance of
this very law. The law of '93 imposes on lead, for instance, a specific duty of one cent pei- pound. The law of
'97 exempts tliis article from duty. Tliese provisions are repugnant, and the latter did necessarily repeal or sus-
pend the former. The same specific duty is now collected on this article. Wliy? Because the expiration of the
Taw of '98 revives the law of '93; otlierwise, and on the construction contended for, lead should only pay an ad valo-
rem duty. If the determination of the law of '97 revives the law of '92 in part, why not entirely.''
It is also said that certain expressions in the latter acts strongly infer an intention in the Legislature, that the
exemption should cease.
The words relied on are contained in the 3d section of the act of '98. The section is as follows: "" And be it
further enacted, That the 5tii section of said act, except so much thereof as relates to the importation of sulphur and
saltpetre, be, and is hereby, continued in force for one year, from and after the 14th June next, and from thence to
the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer: .Ind that so much of said 5th section as relates to
the importation of sulphur and saltpetre be, and is hereby, continued in force for one year, and after the lith June
1800, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer.''^ The words under-
scored are the expressions alluded to. The object of the section is two-fold: to continue the 5th section of the pre-
ceding act, as to certain articles, for one period, and as to the other articles, to continue it for a difti^rent period.
The design is to provide for the continuance and determination of both parts of the law. The expression, " and no
longer," denotes merely that the law is then absolutely to cease. It is a customary form in all temporary acts; all,
then, that can be necessarily inferred, is, that the Legislature intended the act should cease, and of course the ex-
emption, so far as it csiuld be claimed under that act.
An argument against tiie construction insisted on by the collector and Comptroller, may be derived from atten-
tion to views of the Legislature, in passing those several laws. The inducement to the acts of '97, continued by the
act of '98, was the danger of a war, and the prudence of providing the country with the means of defence. The
provisions were all framed to that end; and as the occasion might be temporary, the law very properly was made so,
and was suffered to expire with tiie reason that produced it. 'rhe exemption from duty of saltpetre, provided by
the acts of '90 and '92, was to favor the importation of a raw material, and to encourage a useful manufacture. It
was dictated by the standing policy of the Government. It was made permanent, because the policy was so on
which it was founded. It ought not to be presumed that the Legislature intended to defeat this policy, unless such
intention is expressed, or necessarily implied.
It may be demanded why saltpetre is mentioned at all in the acts of '97 and '98. To this it may be answered, it
was necessary to be mentioned, as die exportation of it was prohibited. Still, it may be said it v/as not necessary to
be mentioned as an article exempted from duty on the importation. It probably was so mentioned from inattention
in the Legislature to the acts of '90, and '93. This supposition is confirmed by a clause in the act of '98. It enacts
that saltpetre shall be free of duty for the time mentioned, " any thing in any former law to the contrary notwith-
standing.*' The probability thence is extremely strong, that the former law, exempting this article from duty, was
not then recollected. At any rate, it will shew that the Legislature were bent on this exemption; and as they were
not then at all considering the expediency of limiting existing exemptions, it is not to be presumed they had parti-
cularly in view the limitation of this.
Mr. Steel, tiie former Comptroller, gave a deliberate opinion on this point, and decided that saltpetre was free of
duty after the expiration of the acts of '97 and '98. This opinion is stated in his letter, dated tiie 30th May. 1800,
^vhich was circular, and addressed to all the collectors in the United States. The paragraph alluded to is in these
words:
'■ It may be useful to observe, tiiat all the prohibitions and exemptions contained in the act of Congress, passed
on the 14th June, 1797 entitled ' An act prohibiting, for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition, and
for encouraging the importation thereof,' and which were revived and continued by an act, passed on the 7th
April, 1798, ceased and determined at the end of the last session of Congress. All the articles mentioned in that
act (excepting sulphur and saltpetre, which are permanently exempted by the acts of loth Jlugust, 1790, and 'id
May, 1793) are therefore restored to the same footing, as to importation and exportation, as they were before the
passing thereof."
The practice has been in conformity to that opinion, and the importation of saltpetre has been free of duty into
all the p.irts of tlie United States, until tiiis instance, in this port. This construction, and this practice under it,
may not be conclusive on this point, but it; certainly may be offset to the authority on the other side. Upon the
whole, we are all clearly of opinion that saltpetre may be imported into the United States free of duty.
B. BOURNE,
Newport, September 2, 1803.
JAMES BURRILL, Jr.
ASIIER ROBBINS.
Mr. F. Parsons's opinion is requested on the following ((uestions:
1st. Is saltpetre, imported (;nto the United States after May 3d. 1802, liable to pay any duty.''
2d- If it is not, what remedy has the importer, provided the collector should insist \i\fon payment.'
OPINION.
^^nsiver, Frst. The answer to this question depends upon the construction of the several statutes of the United
Slates, imposing duties on imported articles. In the three first acts of Congress laying duties upon imported
articles, saltpetre is excepted, and 1 do not conceive that any doubt can arise upon the freedom of that article from
duty, until the passing of the act of June 14, 1797, prohibiting, for a limited time, the exportation of arms and
ammunition, and encouraging the iiupcrtation thereof. In the 5th of this act, it is enacted that all saltpetre, which
shall be imported into the United .States within the term of two years, from and after the passing of that act, shall
be free of duty, any thing in any former law to the contrary nothwithstanding. As saltpetre was already free of
tluty, and would have so remained had tiiis act not passed, no exemption of it from duty could be derived from
this act. It was, therefore, so far as related to saltpetre, nugatory, or at most a cumulative provision in its favor ex
ubuadanli. Another act alterwards passed, on April 7, 1798, continuing this act, in the 2d section of which it is
enacted that so much of the 5th section of the former act as relates to the importarion of saltpetre, be continued in
force for one year, from and after the 14th June, 1800, and to the then next session of Congress, cmd no longer.
This session lerminated May 3d, 1803. Now it appears to me very clear that, until May Sd. 1803. saltpetre derived
no exemption I'rom this last act, because, had it never have been passed, that article would have been free from
duty, as none had, before tiiat tiipe, been iinposed on it. Tiic only question remaining is, whether a law continuing
an act to a certain time, and no longer, which act exempts from duty a certain article, already free, is to be con-
strued as laying a duty on lisal article. It is my opinion that no such construction can be admitted. The words,
and no longer, are mere surplussage; without them, the act would have expired the same day. The act does not
pro^ldo that saltpetre sliall be exempted from duty to diat day, and no longer, but that a clause of an act, which
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related to the importation of that article, already free from duty, should be in force no longer. If saltpetre is now
liable to a duty, it is by virtue of an act which is now expired. If, while in foice, it was considered as repealing the
former acts, they are now revived by the death of the repealing act. If, while in foice, it was only cumulative to
the former acts, its repeal can not affect the acts to which it is cumulative. Iiulei'd, it is my opinion that saltpetre,
imported after May 3d, 18t)0, is still free from duty, and I have no doubt but what arises from iid'ormation, that the
present Comptrollei' is of a different opinion.
Secondly. The regular way is to pay all tiie duties but on saltpetre; to refuse diat pnyment, and let the col-
lector put the bond in suit. And i i-hould suppose that, \\\wn the dehiy of payment results merely (rom a dispute
about a legal question, in which respectable opinions diHer, the credit at the custom house would not be suspended.
TIIEOP. PARSONS.
November 19, 1803.
Extract of a letter from Mr. J. Parker to Gibbs and Charming, dated Bonton, August 24, 1803.
" I have just received yours of the 20th. and have applied at the custom house; General Lincoln not being there,
I obtained the enclosed from the deputy collector. He says they do not demand any duties on saltpeti-e."
Custom Hoiisi:, Boston-, August 24, 180.3.
Sir:
Your question respecting duties on saltpetre may be answered by a reference to a circular letter from the
Comptroller of the Treasury, dated M;iy 30, 1800, which shows why saltpetre and sulphur are exempt from duty.
They were permanently exempted by an act of Congress, August 10, 1790, and May 2d, 1792, and are now on the
same footing as if the subsequent acts never existed.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
BENJAMIN WOOD, Deputy Collector.
John Parker, Esq.
Copy of a letter from Clement Biddle, Esq. to Gibbs and Channing, dated P/riladclphia, August 30, 1803.
Gentlemen:
Enclosed is the certificate from our custom house. Mr. Graft', deputy collector, who has been the deputy
and chiefly executing the business from the beginning, tells me that no duty has been ever charged on saltpetre;
being always entered free.
I am, with great esteem, your obedient servant,
CLEMENT BIDDLE.
Port of Philadelphia.
These are to certify, that there was imported into this district on the 2d April, 1803, by Joseph S. Lewis and
Co. in the schooner Camilla, Rosseter, master, from Calcutta, the following merchandise, viz. one hundred and
eleven bags of saltpetre, free of duty, according to law. Given under my hand, and seal of office, at the custom
house, this thirtieth day of August, in the year of our Lord 1803.
JOHN GRAFF, Deputy Collector.
W. MACPHERSON, ^S". Officer.
Copy of a letter from Mes.^rs. George Crowninshie.ld and Sons, dated Salem, August 29, 1803.
Gentlemen:
In answer to yours of the 20tii inst. we have to inform, that only one ship has entered this port with saltpetre
this season, and it was admitted free, which appears by the certificate of our collector, herewith enclosed.
We remain, your humble servants,
GEORGE CROWNINSHIELD & SONS.
Messrs. Gibbs and Channinc;.
District of Salem and Beverly,
Port of Salem, August 26, 1803.
This certifies, that, on the_ sixteenth day of May, of the present year, the ship Franklin, Moses Townsend, master,
from Calcutta, entered at this port, having on board, one hundred and three bags saltpetre, which was admitted
free of impost.
Given under my hand and seal, at Salem, the day and year above written.
WILLIAM R. LEE, Collector.
• Treasury Department, December 24, 1604.
Sir:
In answer to your letter of the 7th instant. I have the honor to enclose copies of two letteis from the Comp-
troller of the Treasury to the Secretary, which show the course that was pursued, and the rensons in support of
the construction adopted by that officer, in relation to tlie duty on saltpetre.
Under all the circumstances of the question, when it came before me, in May last, it appeared proper to sustain
that construction; leaving it with Congress to provide a legislative remedy, if they thought either the opinion enter-
tained at the treasury erroneous, or the existing provisions inexpedient. An ad valorem duty is, since September,
18i3, collected in every port.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Honorable Jacob Crowninshield, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures.
Extract of a letter from the Comptroller, dated December 21, 1804.
The limitation of the exemption of saltpetre from duty, by the act of the 7th of April, 1798, expired on the 3d
of May, 1802. After that period a diversity of opinion prevailed among the collectors of the customs: some requir-
ing the duty from the impjrters, whilst others were of opinion tiiat the article still continued exempt from duty. It
was not known at the treasury that this tiitfeience in opinion, on the construction of the laws lelating to the subject,
existed, until the case of Gibbs and Channing occurred at Newport. The collector for that port being of opinion
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that the article was subject to duty, required it to be paid. Application was made to tiiis Department for a decision
of the question. On examining the subject, it was my opinion that the limitation of tlie exemption expired on the 3d
of Mav 180:3, and the collector was instructed accordingly. The reasons of my opinion are briefly stated in a letter
of the'2'd of May last to you, a copy ot which you will herewith receive, and to which you are referred. I have not
altered'my opinion. When tiie law declares that all sulphur and saltpetre which shall be imported into the United
States from a foreign country, shall be free of duty until a certain specified day, and no longer, in my judgment tlie
exemption must cease on that day, although by a prior act there was no limitation of the exemption. The language
of the act of 1798 justifies the construction which I have given, and the negative expressions used clearly manifest
the intention of the Legislature. .
Messrs. Gibbs and Channing, finding that the duty was insisted on by the collector, executed bonds to secure
the payment of it; requesting, at the same time, to be indulged with the usual credit at the custom house, although
they should refuse payment, and a suit on their bimds should become necessary to recover the duty. This the col-
lector refused to grant without the approbation of the Comptroller. He addressed me on the subject, and he was in-
structed to grant their request, as will appear by my letter to him in reply, an extract ot which here follows:
Extract of a letter from the Comptroller of the Treamry to William Ellcry, Collector of Newport, Rhode Island,
dated llth December. 1803.
" Your letter of the 2d instant is before me. From ycun- representation of tlie ability and punctuality of Messrs.
Gibbs and Channing, I have no doubt but that their lefusal to pay the whole of their bonds taken for duties, arises
wholly from the circumstance that the duties on the article of saltpetre are included in those bonds. As the laws
which relate to duties on saltpetre are susceptible of diftiM'cnt constructions, and as the subject is now under the con-
sideration of Congress, 1 think it proper that they should be indulged with a credit at the custom house, as usual,
until a decision shall take place in the case."
Notwithstanding this construction, Messrs. Gibbs and Channing thought proper to discharge their first bond be-
fore a trial was had, or, perhaps, it may have been before a suit was commenced. So that it was in consequence of
their own act, and not from any rigor on the part of the treasury, that a legal decision of the question did not take
After some time had elapsed, and subsequent to a circular letter from this office, dated irth September, 1803, to
establish an uniform practice at the custom houses, Me-srs. Gibbs and Channing again made application to the col-
lector, lequesting an amicable suit, and that they should be indulged with credit, as usual, in the mean time. The
collector refused to comply, (and I conceive with propriety) deemnig the application improper after the circular let-
ter on the subject; and knowing also that a bill which had been brought into the Senate, during the last session, for
the purpose of exempting the article, had been rejected by that branch of the Legislature.
Since the circular letter btforenientioned, an ad valorem i\\\{y has been charged on it, and paid, I believe, without
exception, throughout the United Stiites, wherever imported. No instance of a refusal has ever come to my
knowledge.
If, in the opinion of the Legislature, the circumstances of the country require that saltpetre should be nnported,
free of duty, without doubt they will pass a law to that effect.
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, May 2, 1804.
Sir:
I have not heretofore had leisure to attend to your request, in consequence ot General Smith's letter, that I
would assign the reasons of my opinion, that saltpetre "is not exempt from duty. They are now briefly stated.
15y an act of Congress, i)assed on the fourth day of July, 1789, ch. 2, sec. 1, saltpetre is declared to be free of duty.
]}y an act of the 10th of August, 1790, ch. 39, sec. 1, saltpetre is again exempted from duty, without limitation of
time.
By an act of the 2d of May, 1792, ch. 27, sec. 2, sulphur, among other articles, is added to the list of exemptions.
By an act of the 1 tth June, 1797, ch. 2, sec. 5, it is enacted, that all sulphur and saltpetre, and many other arti-
cles which should be imported into the United States, from any foreign country, within the term of two years from
the passing of tlie act, should be free of duty.
By the act of the 7th of April, 1798, ch. 4t, sec. 2. it is provided, that so much of the 5th section of the act of
1797, as relates to the importation of sulphur and saltpetre, be continued in force for one year from the 1 1th of June,
1800, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer.
It is under the act of 1790, before referred to, and the two last mentioned, that I considered it liable to duty, the
exemption, being limited and restrained, by the act of 1798, to the end of the first session of Congress after the expi-
ratifm of one year iiom the llth of June, 1800, iti other words, to the third of May. 1802.
The first,case which occurred was at Newport, in Rhode Island, where the collector, construing the laws as I do,
required an ad valorem duty on saltpetre, which had been imported by Messrs. Gibbs and Channing, of that place.
As they claimed the exemption, the subject was referred to the Comptroller. The collector was directed by me to
insist on the duty.
I consider it a just rule of construction, and which will not be denied, that all the acts which relate to the same
subject, are to be considered as one act, and such construction should pre\ail as v.'ill give eft(>ct to every part, if it
can consistently be done, and a prior act is repealed by a subsequent one, wliicii is repugnant to it, especially where
negative expressions are used, although there are no express words of repeal. If we give eflect to the last act, which
passed in 1798, it must operate as a repeal of so much of the first section of the act of 1790 as exempts, and of the
second section of the act of 1792, which continues the exemption, of saltpetre and sulphur, without limitation of time.
The act of 1798 provides that so much of the 5th section of the act of 1797, as relates to the importation of sulphur
and saltpetre, shall be continued in fiuce for one year alter the Mth of June, 1800, and from thence to the end of the
next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer. The negative expressions used shew the intention of the Legisla-
ture as plainly as if the act of 1790 had been repealed in expi-ess terms. A contrary construction will render wholly nu-
gatory the two last acts, which is contrary to the established rules of interpretation. The acts of 1797 and 1798 must
be considered as void of meaning altogether, if a diflerent construction is to prevail, ^^'hy should the articles of sul-
phur and saltpetre have been introduced, at all, if it was not the intention of the Legislature to limit the exemption?
The counsel for Messrs. Gibbs and Channing contended for the exemption, on the groiind that, when a repealing
law is itself repealed, the old law revives and emerges into force. The rule is admitted, but it does not apply: the cases
are dissimilar. Tlie act of 1797 is not repealed by the act of 1798. The limitation of the exemption by the first, is e.i7en(/-
«/by the last of these acts. They contended, also, that, as saltpetre had never been, by any act, directly subjected to
duty, it should, after the times limited by these acts, revert to the same state it was in before the limitation was
made, and be free of duty: but liiis appears to ine to be fallacious and inconclusive. An exemption from duty for a
limited period, implies, with a force not to be resisted, that the duty must be paid, alter the limitation expires. It
has also been contended that Congress, when they passed the acts of 1797 and 1798, did not know, or did not recol-
lect, theact which exempted saltpetre generally: but this is a supposition too improbable to be seriously urged. And
it may be added that it is immaterial whether they have purposely or unintentionally used expressions which amount
to a repeal of the law making the exemption.
Since iny letter to the collector of Newport, the duties on this article have been generally paid throughout the
United States. Whether it is expedient and necessary now to apply to the Attorney General for his opinion on the
question, remains for you to determine.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
G. DUVALL.
Albert Gallatin, Esqr. Secretary of the Treasury.
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lOthCoNGREss.] No. 273. [1st Sessiox.
MEDITERRANEAN FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPKESEMATIVES, DECEMHF.R 29. 1 SOT.
TuEAsuuv Depaut.mknt, Dpci'inbcr 2^lh, 1807.
Sir:
I had the honor to receive your letter, requesting my opinion respecting the propriety of continuing, Cora
limited time, the duties called the "Mediterranean fund."
I believe, that, in case of war, the revenue will be so much affected, as to rendei' additional duties or taxes neces-
sary; and, although tiie deficiency may not be sensii)ly felt during tli(> year 1808, it is |)r()per to provide, at this time,
for the year 1800, because the ivceipts of that year will, in a great degree, depend on the amount of duties accrued
during 1808. The non-importation act, or any other measure of a similar nature, will also produce a diminution of
revenue, which must be supplied fnun some other quarter. It is, tlu'refore, only in case, not merely of a continu-
ance of peace, but of an adjustment of dift'erences. and of a repeal of commercial prohibitions and restrictions, that
we may calculate on a revenue equal to tlie estimated amount. In the mean while, extraordinary appropi-iat ions
have already been made; and the rate of expenditure will, during that state of suspense, be, necessarily, considcriiblv
increased.
With that view of the subject, believing the Mediterranean duties to be as eligible, at least, as any otiiei- mode
of taxation, and it being also more convenient to continue an existing tax tl)an to impose a new one the continuance
of that revenue, for a limited time, and whilst the issue o( the existing state of affairs remains uncertain, appears to
be a provident and wise measure.
As to the amount of the fund itself, I have nothing to add to the information already given. It is evident that
it will be affected by any decrease of importation, in the same proportion as tiie other duties ad valorem.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Honorable G. VV. Campbell, Chairman of the Commillee of JVays and Means.
10th Congress.] No. 274. [1st Sessiox.
M I N T.
communicated to the senate, JANUARY 8, 1808.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
I communicate, for tiie information of Congress, the report of the Director of the Mint, of the operations of that
establishment during the last year.
January 8, 1808.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Mint of the United States, Januan/ 1st. 1808.
Sir:
At the ci>mmencement of the present year, I have the honor of laying before you a refwrt of the operations of
int, during the last year.
the min
the mint, during tne last year.
From the enclosed statement of tlie treasurer, it will appear that, during that iicriod. there have Ijeen struck at
the mint, gold coins, to the amount of four hundretl and thirty-seven thousand four hundred and ninety-five dollars:
silver coins, to the amount of five hundred and ninety-seven thousand four hundred and forty-eight dollars ami
seventy-five cents; and copper coins, to the amount of nine thousand six hundred and fifty-two dollars and twenty-
one cents: making the whole amount, one million and .forty -four thousand five hundred and ninety-Jive do/lar.'i
and ninety-six cents; and the number of pieces, two millions seven hundred and thirty-one thousand three hundred
and forty-five; a sum f;ir exceeding the issues of any former year, since ihe establishment of the institution.
There are, at this time, in the vaults of the mint, gold ami silver bullion, deposited for coinage, to the full amount
of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars; and of copper plancheltes. in cents and halt cents, nearly thirty tons:
nor can there be any doubt, that, from the bunks in this city, and other sources, there will be a continued ample
supply.
You will permit me, sir, to mention, that the act of Congress fi)r continuing the mint at Phlladelpliia will expire
on the fourth day of March next. The attention of Congress will, tiierefore, it is respectfully hoped, be seasonably
directed to that object.
I have the honor to be, with sentiments of the greatest respect and esteem,
Your obedient faithful servant.
R. PATTERSON.
'i'noMAs Jefferson, President of tiie United Stales.
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A statement of the Coins struck at the Mint of the Uniled Slates, from the 1st January to the 3lst December, 1807,
inclusive, viz.
SILVER COINS.
Amount in
Dollars.
Total.
Half Dollars.
Quarter Dollars.
Dimes.
Quarter ending in March,
June, - - -
September,
December,
106,040
329,036
325,000
291,500
216,823
2,820
80,000
85,000
115,225 75
173,973 00
162,500 00
145,750 00
3
1,437,219 pieces of silver coins.
1,051,576
220,643
165,000
Total amount of silver coins,
-
$597,448 75
92,110 00
87,360 00
79,835 00
178,190 00
GOLD COINS.
Half Eagles.
Quarter Eagles.
Quarter ending in March, -
June,
September,
December,
-
15,016
17,472
15,967
35,638
6,812
90,905 pieces of gold coins.
84,093
6,812
Total amount of gold
437,495 00
2,985 00
2,902 21
1,385 00
2,380 00
-^^
COPPER COINS.
Cents.
Half Cents.
Quarter ending in March, -
June,
September,
December,
-
264,000
225,221
238,000
69,000
130,000
277,000
1,203,221 pieces of copper coins,
727,221
476,000
9,652 21
2,731,345 pieces of coins.
Amoun
t of all the coin
s struck in 1807
?
1,044,595 96
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 31 st December, 1807.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
An abstract of the ordinary expenditures of the Mint of the United States, from the 1st of January to the 3lst of
December, 1807, inclusive, viz.
/
Salaries.
Wages.
Incitlental.
Totals.
Quarter ending in March, 1807, . - . -
" " June, ... - -
" " September, - ... -
" " December, ....
$2,650 00
2,650 00
2,650 00
2,650 00
$1,766 81
1,969 17
1,962 47
1,841 18
$444 08
1,969 02
450 40
1,014 19
$4,860 89
6,588 19
5,062 87
5,505 37
$10,600 00
$7,539 63
$3,877 69
Amount,
$22,017 32
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 3lst December, 1807.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
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ASSAYS OF FOREIGN COINS.
COMMUNICATKD TO THE SENATE, JANUARY 19, 1808.
Treasury Department, January I6t/t. 1808.
Sir:
I have the honor to transmit, heievvith, a report prepared in obedience to tlie directions of the act . entitled
" An act regulating the currency of the foreign coins in the United States."
I have the iionor to be, very respectfully, Sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the President of the Senate.
The Secretaiy of the Treasury, in obedience to the directions of the act, entitled " An act regulating the currency
of the foreign coins in the United States," respectfully reports:
That assays of the foreign gold and silver coins made curient by the act aforesaid, have been made at the mint
of the United States; the I'esult whereof will appear by the letter of the Director of the Mint, dated 24th December.
1807,and herewith transmitted.
That it may be thence inferred —
1st. That tlie'gold coins of Great Britain and Portugal, the French crowns and Spanish milled dollars, have not,
by the act aforesaid, been rated above their intrinsic value.
'2d. That, although the gold coins of France and Spain have, by the act, been rated at the rate of one hundred cents
for every twenty-seven grains and two-filths of a grain of the weight thereof, twenty-seven grains and two-filths
of a grain of the gold coins of France, are worth only ninety-nine cents and three-fourths of a cent; and twenty-
seven grains and two-fifths of a grain of the gold coins of Spain are worth only ninety-five cents and three-fourths i>f
a cent.
.3d. That, although the parts of a Spanish milled dollar have, by tiie act, been rated at the rate of one hundred
cents for every seventeen pennyweights and seven grains of the weight thereof, that weight, in pistareens, or fifths of
a dollar, coined prior to the year 1738, is worth (mly ninety-nine cents, and in pistareens coined subsequent to the
year 1773, is worth only ninety cents and one-tenth of a cent.
4th. That the crowns of France and the parts thereof, have, by the act, been rated at the rate of one hundred
and ten cents for every eighteen pennyweights and seventeen grains thereof, but that that weight in five fiancs
pieces, (and it is understood that all the other modern silver coins of France are of the same standard) is worth
only one hundred and eight cents and three-fifths of a cent.
And that, in order to reduce tiiose several descriptions of foreign coins to their true value, according to the as-
says lately made, it would seem proper that they should, hereafter, pass current at the following rates, viz,:
Gold coins of France, at the rate of one hundred cents for every twenty-seven grains and one lialf of a grain of
the actual weiglit theieof.
Gold coinsof Spain and the dominions of Spain, at the rate of one hundred cents for every twenty-eight grains
and five-eights of a grain of the actual v. eight thereof.
Spanish pistareens, at the rate of one hundred cents for every nineteen pennyweights and five grains of the ac-
tual weight thereof.
Five francs pieces of France, at the rate of ninety-three cents for every sixteen pennyweights of the actual weight
thereof, and in proportion for subdivisions of five francs pieces.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, January \i/h, 1808.
Car.
Gr.
2-2
0
22
0
Mint of the United States, December 24//(. 1807.
Sir:
Agreeably to your desire, 1 have caused assays to be made of the various species of foreign gold and silver
coins (as far as could be procured) required by the act of Congress, passed the 10th of April, 180G; the result ot
which, according to the assayer's report, is as follows:
I. Gold Coins of Great Britcdn.
No. 1. Made from seven pieces, of dates prior to 1806, - - . .
2. Made from seven ditto, of the year 180(j, . . - - .
None of 1807 could be procured.
II. Gold Coins of Portugal.
Made from ten pieces, of dates prior to 1806, - - . . .
None of subsequent dates could be procured.
III. Gold Coins of France.
No. 1. Made from three pieces, of liCwis XV. - - - . .
2. Made from three ditto, oflAnvisXVi. - . _ - .
3. Made from two twenty-five franc pieces, of the years 1812 and 1813,
4. Made from three do. do. do. of the year 1826,
None of the year 1807 could be procured.
IV. Gold Coins of Spain.
No. 1. Made from ten pieces, of dates prior to 1806, .....
2. Made from five ditto, of the year 1806, • ....
3. Made from three ditto, of the year 1807, - . . . .
21
o
21
2.i
21
24
21
oi
20
3i
20
2-f
20
3.1
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No.
No.
V. Silver Coins of France.
Made from five crowns of Lewis XVI.
Made from three five franc pieces, of the years 5, 6, 8,
None of subsequent dates could be procured.
VI. Silver Coins of Spain.
Made from three dollars, of dates prior to 1806, ■
Made from two ditto, of the year 1806,
Made from two ditto, of the year 1807,
Made from five plstareens, of dates between 1708 and 1737,
Oz. Dwt. Gr.
10 19 12
10 15 12
10
15
00
10
15
06
10
15
00
10
12
18
9
13
12
Made from five ditto, or five-fifths of a dollar, of dates between 1773 and 1778, 9
From the above report it may be inferred —
1. That the gold coins of Great Britain and of Portugal, being of the same quality or standard with those of the
United States, are, by the act of Congress, rated at their true intrinsic value, of twenty-seven grains to one hun-
For, comparing them with the
100 cents;
dred cents.
2. That all the other gold coins have been rated above their intrinsic values,
standard of the gold coins of the United States, the following will be the results:
Gold coins of France being 21 carats 2^ grains fine; 27yV3 grains, or 27j(n,j, will be equal in value to
and gold coins of Spain, averaging about 20 cai-. 3 gr. fine; 28|f gr. or 28^^/,/^, will equal 100 cents; whereas, by act
of Congress, 27f gr. '27xi'o%, both of the French and Spanish gold coins, are made equal in value to 100 cents.
It may, however, be observed, that all foreign gold coins have now nearly ceased to circulate as a currency in
the United States. Deposites of these are still, indeed, frequently made in our banks; but are thence, either sent
to the mint lor coinage, or re-issued for the purpose oj" exportation.
3. That the French crowns and Spanish milled dollars have not been overrated; but, in tact, if of full weight,
would exceed their legal value by a small fractionof a cent.
4. That the French five franc pieces, the quality being inferior to that of the French crowns 18 dwt. 17 gr. instead
of 1 10 cents, (the legal value of a French crown) would be in value only 108 cts. 6 mills.
5. That of the Spanish pistareens, or fifths of a dollar, 17 dwt. 7 gr. of those of 10 oz. 12 dwt. 18 gr. fine, would only
be worth 99 cts. 1 mill, and of those of 9 oz. 13 dwt. 12 gr. no more than 90 cts. 1 mill; whereas, by law, a Spanish
dollar of the above weight, (and in proportion for the parts of a dollar) is valued at 100 cents.
I have the honor to be. &c.
R. PATTERSON.
The Honorable Albert Gallatin. Secretary of the Treasury.
10th Congress.]
No. 276.
[1st Session.
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.S, JANUARY 19, 1808.
Sir: Treasury Department, January 18, 1808.
In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, passed on the third of March, 1797, I
have the honor to transmit a statement exhibiting the amount of duties and firawbacks on goods, wares, and mer-
chandise, imported into the United States, and exported therefrom, during the years 1801, 1805, and 1806.
I have the honor to be. very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A Statement exhibiting the amount of Drawback payable on sundry articles exported from the United States, in
the years 1804, 1805, and 1806, compared fvith the amount of Duties collected on the same, respectively.
IN- THE lEin 1804.
IX THE TEAH 1805.
IN THE TEAR 1806.
SPECIES OF MEIU'IIANDISE.
s
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
On Mercliandise —
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars
Dollars.
Pavinga duly of 12A per cent, ad val.
1,794,697
308,011
-
42,239
-
168
Do 13j do
64,427
29,790
-
2,410
Do 15 do
3,374,397
247,857
5,792,800
834,456
6,493,372
1,160,844
D.) I5i do
40
-
-
-
17,858
3,254
Do 16=5 ilo
223,422
56,897
338,539
151,949
189,333
96,335
Do 17i do
678,035
27,053
1,339,132
109,881
1,636,240
201,526
Do 19i do
41,151
8,284
72,046
18,292
58,721
15,194
Do 20 do
32,986
2,850
-
18
Do 22 do
4,060
748
Do 22i do
49,048
1,525
86,419
8,190
129,797
10,038
Do 24;^ do
11,083
342
16,103
1,274
11,480
1,482
Wines, Madeira, _ - _
238,982
29,952
171,592
48,194
226,271
44,382
Burgundy and Champaigne, -
862
65
2,556
732
3,701
794
Sheny and St. Lucar,
225,888
4,153
130,339
8,696
135,588
9,946
Claret, _ _ -
61,992
32,027
86,086
58,745
51,345
38,062
Lisbon, Opoi'to, &c. - -
77,921
1,371
90,148
1,396
145,993
3,212
'I'enerifl'f, Fayal, &c.
135,692
2,030
289,824
57,078
93,089
70,210
All other, - - -
1 729,615
425,287
956,983
699,368
644,712
574,390
1808.]
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
267
STATEMENT-Contiiiucd.
SPEOIF.S OF MEnCHANDISE.
IN THE TEAH 1804.
Duties
receiveil.
Spirits, distilled fi'om grain, -
Do from otlier materia
Do from domestic do.
Molasses, - _ _
Beer, Ale, and Porter,
Tea, Boliea, - -
Souchonp, - -
Hyson, &c. - -
Other Green, -
Coffee, _ _ _
Cocoa, - - -
Chocolate, - _ -
Sugar, Brown,
M'hite Clayed,
Loaf and Cand}-,
Other refined.
Almonds, - _ _
Currants, _ _ _
Prunes and Plums, -
Raisins, in jars and boxes, -
Do all other.
Candles, Tallow,
Wax,
Cheese, - - -
Soap, _ _ _
Tallow, _ _ _
Spices, Mace,
Nutmegs, -
Cinnamon, - -
Cloves, - -
Pepper,
Pimento,
Chinese Cassia, -
Tobacco, - - _
Snuff, - _ _
Indigo, _ _ _
Cotton, - - -
Powder, Hair, - -
Gun, -
Starch, - - -
Glue, _ _ _
Pewter Plates and Dishes, -
Anchors and Sheet Iron,
Hoop und Slit Iron, -
Nails, - - -
Spikes, - _ _
Quicksilver, - - -
Paint, Ocre, Yellow, in Oil, -
Dry Yellow, -
Spanish Brown,
White and Hed Lead,
Lead, and manufactures of, -
Seines, - - -
Cordage, Tarred, -
Do. Untarred, and Yarn,
Cables, - - -
Steel, - - -
Hemp, - - -
Twine and Pack-thread,
Glauber Salts,
Salt, - - -
Coal, - - -
Fish, Dried, - - -
Pickled, Salmon,
Mackerel,
All other.
Glass, Black Quart Bottles, -
Window,
Cigars, - - -
Lime, - - -
Boots, - - _
Shoes and Slippers of Silk,
Do. all other,
Cards, Wool and Cotton, -
Do. Playing,
Dollars,
Is,
Dollars.
422,002
2,987,528
8
328,412
10,039
58,378
293,262
179,433
145,611
3,001,066
26,511
42
2,990,008
299,482
551
13
1,182
251
2,005
148
2,911
190
890
347
16,835
27,283
5,935
896
4,667
621
2,632
374,521
22 727
2^169
4,688
2,236
76,060
83,483
34
11,891
148
714
1,965
4,180
154
83,309
2,795
136
262
1,568
1,433
18,109
38,646
163
10,234
2,989
1,182
10,198
81,358
11,012
1,360
686,799
14,063
19,855
5,266
4,971
2,519
5,681
15,778
13,054
130
2,861
1,438
9,593
24
992
Drawback.
payable.
20,186,185
Dollars.
85,354
248,572
1,579
376
6,753
124,540
37,357
16,195
2,601,646
11,213
1
1,586,751
253,052
113
352
58
546
90
7,681
15,444
11
112
1,742
343,595
17,942
573
202
772
39,774
81,815
14
1,529
6
6,683
6
104
537
777
4,175
18
87
5
5,992
685
224
4
244
1,874
5
381
6,686,185
IN THE TEAIl 1805.
IN THE TEAK 1806.
Duties
received.
Dollars.
178,881
2,545,499
94
465,645
21,534
63,565
371,655
234,088
359,442
2,345,853
122,277
132
4,152,366
1,245,284
5,507
15
3,548
828
4,501
5,062
21,468
31,210
3,218
252
32,735
33,025
7,737
14,094
14,702
4,061
13,368
247,204
5,531
15,470
404
1,366
118,886
75,488
274
27,540
292
1,507
2,726
11,171
2,019
83,516
4,736
5,575
375
1.831
6,842
43,530
45,607
194
17,434
1,601
1,256
10,274
115,946
12,793
896
765,804
25,810
77,800
7,505
6,708
4,602
12,992
53,031
34,274
305
1,984
3,805
10,260
3,537
23,545,114
Drawback
payable.
Dollars.
54,425
402,661
1,200
4,544
7,889
159,849
77,565
101,673
1,992,982
74,968
1
2,550,880
924,918
5,154
603
1,062
523
4,153
1,387
1,286
97
26,266
27,504
536
1,388
1,536
1,036
3,593
271,896
4,783
11,999
125
f686
92.763
69,372
28
1,286
19
171
272
12,845
158
61
40
67
11
317
443
1,268
63
498
366
2,413
204
281
885
131
1,420
4,742
Duties
received.
Dollars.
387,429
3,056,364
430,305
17,615
49,261
508,687
293,907
549,999
3,265,335
158,521
98
4,204,548
1,022,579
598
63
7,902
7,581
2,277
8,476
17,139
37,021
8,349
400
55,031
52,765
33,836
16,486
9,281
1,766
6,169
298,692
23,317
11,727
831
2,981
189,263
71,553
457
11,240
443
4,281
3,128
8,766
3,359
84,636
4,109
6,424
390
1,264
6,198
55,S53
38,276
446
11,341
1,188
889
13,468
117,014
14,729
207
862,694
15,857
120,638
7,537
9,759
7,108
15,433
54,009
50,661
170
3,212
4,371
11,484
o
2,985
Drawback
p.-iyable.
Dollars.
28,632
312,942
1,422
2,938
757
222,424
84,412
109,208
2,259,761
122,653
32
2,304,061
923,717
124
2,120
133
904
274
1,575
763
4,577
20
35,293
34,630
5,938
19,056
8,695
3,468
10,558
173,170
3,486
4,197
416
1,087
116,509
44,697
228
2,922
5
597
22,552
24
3,211
56
63
709
2,499
18
6,404
242
1,171
1,240
16,376
90
2,873
1,191
4,101
328
2,544
3,910
8,955,745
26,197,658
9,146,875
Tbbaspet Department, Hegister's Office, Jmiuary 16, 1808.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
268 ; I 'M FINANCE. [!808.
10th Congress.] No. 277. • [1st Sessiok.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 21, 1808.
Mr. Newton, from the Committee of Commerce ami Manufactures, to whom was referred tlie petition of Paul and
Joseph W. Revere, of Boston, in the State of Massachusetts, made the following report:
The petitioners state, that they have, by great application, acquired the knowledge of melting and refining cop-
per ores, and of manufacturing of copper into slieets, bolts, nails, &c., for fastening ships; and that tliey have, at a
great expense, erected furnaces, mills, and other works, for manufacturing the above articles. To encourage them,
they solicit that a duty of 17i pei- centum ad valorem may be imposed on copper in sheets, as they have no doubt
that they can supply the whole quantity at present imported into the United States. They likewise solicit that old
copper may, in tuture, be imported free from duty.
The committee, with a view to possess tliemselvcs of information on the subject submitted to their consideration,
have delayed to make a report thereon to tiie present time.
While they are directed, by inclination and a senseof duty, to foster and encourage such manufactures as pro-
mise utility to the public, they are conscious of the difficulty of allbrding to each a just portion of encouragement.
The petitioners have two objects in view. The first is, to procure the imposition of an ad valorem duty of ITg
per centum on the importation of copper in sheets, which is now free from duty. The second is, that old copper,
which ought to be considered a raw material, should not be subject to the payment of a duty on importation. To
induce the National Legislature to impose the aforementioned duty on copper in sheets, the petitioners state that
they have, at considerable expense, erected works which will enable them (o supply copper in sheets, commensurate
to the demand of the United States. Should this assertion on the part of the petitioners influence Congress to ac-
cede to their proposition, and the quantity of copper in sheets furnished by them prove to be insufficient for the de-
mand, the copper smiths and brar.iers, a respectable class of manufacturers, would sustain injuries that would require
time and a correct course of procedure to repair. The copper smiths and braziers are satisfied with the encourage-
ment given to them, by the protecting duties on foreign manufactures of copper, and with the privilege they possess
by law of importing copper in sheets, &c. free from duty, which enables them not only to supply all copper utensils
necessary for the use and consumption of the United States, but likewise to expoi t to foreign markets a considerable
quantity of their manufactures. The salutary operation of the laws in support of those manufacturers is evident: a
competition is established among them, and their manufactures, at a moderate price, are to be had on demand.
'J'his state of prosperity may receive a check by an incautious modification of the laws which have produced it.
Subjects of this description should never be approached with a rash and innovating hand, lest the ease and comforts
of the citizens sliould be diminished, to prove the efficacy of experiments, as yet, of doubtful issue. The copper
smiths and braziers of New Yoik and Philadelphia, in their memorials presented to the House of Representatives,
and referred to the committee, assert vAth confidence, that a supply of copper in sheets, equal to the demands they
have foi- that article, cannot be furnished by the petitioners.
An assertion made vi'ith so much c(!nfidence, by men whose constant occupations afibrd the certain means of
forming a correct jiulgment, is deserving of serious attention; and were it not supported by information drawn from
other sources, should prevent the doing of any act, that might put to hazard the flourishing state of manufactures,
which have supplanted foreign articles of the same kind. The committee have had no satisfactory evidence offered
to them, that copper in sheets, in quantity sufficient for the use and consumption of the United States, can be sup-
p!ie<l by the petitioners, or that the quality of the same is equal to that which is imported. It becomes the duty of
the committee, in order to ascertain whether Legislative interference can, at this time, be justified by existing cir-
cumstances, not only to weigh the facts furnished them, but also, to guard seduliiusly against mischiefs that have too
often their origin in hasty Legislative acts, which, not unfrequtntly, in attempting to give encouragement to manu-
iacturing establisiiments. fasten on the community oppressive monojiolies. The committee being aware that a ma-
nufactory, single and without competition, is apt, by having the command of the market, to make an improper use of
it, are soli itous to keep the sources of supply as open and as free as possible. In refusing to recommend the im-
position oi .1 duty on copper manufactuied into sheets, equal to that whicli is imposed on copper manufactures, the
committee are gratified in recollecting that the petitioners receive no inconsiderable encouragement in making copper
bolts, spikes, and nails, from the protecting duties payable on those articles when imported. The committee are of
opinion that advantages Vv'ill accrue, not only to the petitioners, but likewise to the community, by permitting the
importation of old copper free from duty.
They, therefore, recommend the adoption of the following resolutions:
Resolved, That so much of the petition as prays for the imposition of seventeen and a half per centum ad valorem
as a duty on copper manufactured into sheets, is unreasonable, and ought mt to be granted.
Resolved, That so much of the petition as prays that old copper may be considered as a raw material, and that
the importation thereof, into the United States, may be free from duty, is reasonable, and ought to be granted.
10th Congress.] No. 278. £lstS^ssioN.
DRAWBACK OF DUTY ON REFINED SUGAR.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 4, 1808.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, the memo-
rial of the refiners of sugar within the United States, respectfully showeth:
That, by an act of Congress, passed on the 5th day of June, 17;>4, aduty of two cents per pound was laid upon all
sugars refined within the United States; but, for the encouragement of commerce as well as of domestic manufac-
tures, a provision was inserted in the act, allowing a drawback of the duty so laid, upon all such refined sugar as
should be exported to any foreign port or place, and directing that three cents per pound should be added to the
drawback, on account of duties paid upon the importation of the raw material.
That, when the Legislature found it expedient to increase the duty upon the importation of raw sugar, the acts,
passed successively on the 3d day of March, 1797, and the 13th day of May, 1800, evinced the same policy, by the
allowance of an equivalent drawback upon the exportation of sugar refined within the United States.
1808.1 THE SINKING FUND. ogg
That, under these regulations,!there vvas allowed upon the exportation of su^^ar, refined within the United States,
a drawback of two cents, on account of the excise upon refined sugar; and a drawback, of five cents on account of
the import duty upon raw sugar; when the act of Congress for the repeal of tlie internal taxes was passed, by the
operation or construction of which the riglit of drawback on account of the excis". (tlie tax that was discontinued by
the repeal) and the right of drawback on account of the import, (a tax in no wise effected by the repeal) were indis-
criminately abolished.
That your memorialists, anticipating from this change of system, the eventual failure of an important domestic
manufacture, deem it a duty to the commuiiityas well as to themselves, respectfully, but earnestly, to call the attention
of Congress to the subject. It has hitherto, indeed, been the aim of the National Government to collect its revenues
from tiie natural and ordinary consumption of the country, witiiout clogging the industry and enterprise of its citi-
zens, who are engaged in an arduous competition to supply the wants of other nations, througii the mediun* of ma-
nufactures and commerce. The difticulties arisins from the ha/.ard and expense of new establisiiments, from the
comparative high price of labor, and from the countervailing efforts of great commercial rivals, sufticieiitly justify
this display of Legislative patronage and indulgence; but, even on the strictest principle of fiscal policy, it is surely
■wise, as well as liberal, to cherish and protect the intancy ot those institutions, whose maturity must, on any emergen-
cy, afibrd the surest means of public revenue, as well as constitute the strongest basis of nationalindependence.
That your memorialists with sincerity represent, that the manufacturers anil exporters of refined sugar have al-
ready experienced very injurious eft'ectsiroin the discontinuance of the drawback, without the consolation of per-
ceiving that the slightest public advantage has been or can be produced. In addition to the unavoidable difliculties
wliich have been briefly stated, they have found it impiacticable to manufacture refined sugar for exportation, sub-
ject to a heavy duty upon the raw material: while other countries are engaged in the manufacture, free from such
impositions, with greater capitals, wilh more experience, with less expense, and, in some instances, (as in England)
with the aid of a bounty from the Government. Already a beneficial and lucrative branch of commerce, for the expor-
tation of refined sugar to the Mediterranean, to the West Indies, and even to places on the continent of Europe, has
been cut ott". The expensive establishments which were formed throughout tlie United States, witii a view to that
commerce, are hastening to decay and ruin. And even the supply of refined sugar for our domestic consumption,
under such circumstances of discouragement, will probably be transferred to foreign hands, for fi)reign emolument.
That your memorialists, with perfect deference, solicit a revisal of the act which has produced these fatal conse-
quences to their manufactures — not in order to obtain a bounty, but simply to be relieved fnun a grievance. They
are not aware, indeed, of any principle of public policy that is opposed to the object of their memorial, and they are
confident that such regulations may be devised as will effectually obviate the danger of fiaud and deceit. If. how-
ever, the cultivation of sugar, in Louisiana, should be suggested as a new obstacle, it is respectfully answereil. that
the sugar raised there, both on account of its price and its quality, is seldom used iiy refiners; that, even if used by refin-
ers, the cultivator (whose interest ought not to be exclusively regarded) will have a sufficient advantage in the market
by selling his produce free from duty; and that, in such cases, an illict attempt to obtain a drawback would easily be
detected, and should be severely punished.
That, with these impressions, your memorialists confidently appeal to the wisdom, patriotism, and justice, of
Congress, praying that the right ot drawback may be renewed on all such sugar, refined, within the United States,
from raw^ sugar ot foreign growth, as shall be exportetl to any tbreign port or place.
CHARLES GARTS,
W1LLL\M FOLTZ,
J. A. BUCHAN.\N & Co.
PAIN & NEUHAUS,
SHEETZ & FOSS,
SMITH & REMANU,
Refiners of su^ntr in Ihe city of Baltimore.
10th Congress.] 1 No. 279. [1st Session.
SINKING FUND.
COMMtTNICATED TO THF, SENATE. FEBRUARV 5, l.^OS,
The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund respectfully report to Congress as follows:
That the measures which have been authorized by the Board, subsequent to their report of the 5th of February,
1807. so far as the same have been completed, are fully detailed in the re])ort of the Secretary of the Treasury to
this Board, dated the fourth day of the present month, and in the statements therein referred to, which are herewith
transmitted, and prayed to be received as part of tliis report.
GEO. CLINTON, President of the Senate,
J. MARSHALL, Chief Justice of the United States,
JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State,
ALBER'I' GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
C. A. RODNEY, .Attorney General F. States.
Washington", February 5, 1808.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund —
That the balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1805, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, which balance, as appears by the statement B, annexed to tlie last
annual report, amounted to one million six hundred and forty-seven thousand four hundred and
seventy-five uollars and eighty-nine cents, -----.. $1,647,475 St)
Together with the disbursements made during tlie year 1806, out of the treasury, on account of the
pi-incipal and interest of the public debt, which disbursements, as appears by the statement C,
annexed to the last annual report, amounted to eight millions nine hundred and forty-eight thou-
sand and six dollars and ninety cents, - '. " , " ' * " " 8,948,006 90
And with a farther sum, arising^ from a profit on the remittances from America to Europe, purchased
in the year 1806, which profit, as appears by the statement D, annexed to the last annual report,
amounted to thirty -five thousand six hundred and ninety-seven dollars and seventy-seven cents, .'55,697 ~7
35 tt
270 FINANCE. [1808.
And, also, with a further sum arising from the difference between the amount in stock of the public
debt puichased by the commissioners of the sinking fund in the year 1806, and tlie moneys applied
to the said purchases, amounting, as appears by the statement L, annexed to the last annual re-
port, to four hundred and thirty-seven dollars and ninety -six cents, - - - - 437 96
And amouiiling, altogether, to ten millions six hundred and thirty-one thousand six hundred and
eighteen dollars and fifty-two cents, ----.... $10,631,618 52
Have been accounted for in the following manner, viz.
I. There was repaid into the treasury, during the year 1806, on account of the principal of protested
bills, as appears by the statement E, annexed to the last annual report, a sum of six thousand
dollars, - - - - - - - - - - - - $6,000 00
II. The sums actually applied, during the same year, to the payment of the principal and interest of
the public debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department, amount, as will
appear by the statement A, to eight millions seven hundred and thirty-nine thousand two hun-
dred and sixty dollars and forty two cents, viz:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the debt, - - -$4,828,479 00
2. Paid on account of the interest and ciiarges on the same, - - • 3,910,781 42
8,739,260 42
[II. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1806, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department,
amounted, as will appear by the statement B, to one million eight hundred and eighty-six thou-
sand three hundred and fifty-eight dollars and ten cents, .-..-. 1,886,358 10
$10,631,618 52
That, during the year 1807, tiie following disbursements were made out of the treasury, on account of the prin-
cipal and niterest of the public debt, viz:
I. On account of the reimbursement and interest of the domestic debt, - - . . $5,833,441 32
II. On account of the domestic unfunded debt, - - - - - - - 2,119 53
III. On account of the principal and interest of the foreign debt, and of the interest on the Louisiana
stock, -----....... 511,904 99
Amounting, altogether, as will appcar'by tlie annexed list of warrants, C, to six millions three hundred
and forty-seven thousand four hundred and sixty-tive dollars and eighty-four cents, - • 6,347,465 84
Which disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
T. From the funds constituting the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the year 1807, viz:
From the fund arising from the interest on the debt transferred to tlie commission-
ers of the sinking fund, as per account I, - . - . . 958,292 04
From the funds arising from the sale of public lands, being tlie amount of moneys
paid into the treasury from the 1st October, 1806, to the 30th September, 1807, as
per account K, - - - - - - - - - 654,319 39
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on the
tonnage of ships or vessels, ---.-.. 4,672,06806
Amounting, altogether, to -..--.----. 6,284,679 49
Which sum of -..--..... 6,284,679 49
Together with the sum advanced during the year 1806, on account of the appropria-
tion for the year 1807, and amounting, as appears by the last annual report, to 1,003,790 70
Makes in the whole, --------- 7,288,470 19
Leaving, at the close of the year 1807, an unexpended balance of - - 711,529 81
To complete the annual appropriation for the year 1807, of - . . 8,000,000 00
II. From repayments into the treasury on account of remittances purchased for providing for the fo-
reign debt, and of advances made to commissioners of loans, and to agents for the purchase of the
public debt, as will appear by the statement E, viz:
Repayment of the purchase money and advances, ----- 61.189 66
Damages and interest recovered, ------- 304 54
61,554 20
III. From tiie moneys appropriated by law for paying commissions to agents employed in the pur-
chase of remittances for the foreign debt, being the amount paid at the treasury during the year
1807, for that object, as will appear by the statement C, - - - - - - 1,232 15
6,347,465 84
That the abovementioned disbursements, together with the above stated balance of - - - 1,886,358 10
Which remained unexpended at the close of the year 1806, and with a sum arising from profit on
remittances from America to Europe, purchased in the year 1807, and amounting, as will appear
by the statement D, to - - - - -- - - - . 9 427 58
And amounting, altogether, to eight millions two hundred and forty-three thousand two hundred and
fifty -one dollars and fifty-two cents, -----...
$8,243,251 52
Will be accounted for in the next annual report, in conformity with the accounts which shall then
have been rendered to the Treasury Department.
That, in the meanwhile, the manner in which the said sum has been applied, is estimated as tbiloweth:
I. The repayments into the treasury on account of principal, have, during the year 1807, amounted,
as by the abovementioned statement E, to - - - - - - - - 61 189 66
II. The sums actually applied during the year 1807, to the principal and interest of the public debt,
are estimated as followeth:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, - - - 3,729,163 39
2. Ditto, on account of interest and charges on the same, ... 3,633,408 66
7.362,572 05
As will appear by estimate F.
UI. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1807, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, is estimated, as per estimate G, at - - - - - 819,489 81
$8,243,251 52
1808.] THE SINKING FUND. 271
That, in conformity with the proceedings and resolutions of the commissioners of the sinking fund, of the 23d of
March, 1807, a copy whereof, M, is annexed, $8GG,700 eight percent, stock, were purchased for $890,520 75 specie;
and $300,007 62 exchanged six per cent, stock, were purchased for $293,454 22 specie: as will appear by state-
ment L.
That the whole of the unexpended balance of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for the year
1807, and amounting, as above stated, to $711,529 81, will be wanted in aid of the annual appropriation of eight mil-
lions of dollars for the present year, for the purpose of etiecting the payments on account of interest on the public
debt, and of reimbursing the stock bearing an interest of eight per cent, which becomes ledeemable on the fiist day
of January, 1809.
And that the statement H exhibits the amount of stock transferred to commissioners of the sinking func/, in
trust for the United States, to the 31st of December, 1807, including the sum of $5,934 21 transferred in the year
1807, in payment for public lands.
All w Inch is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, FfirJ/ari/ 4, 1808.
A.
Statement of the application, daring the year 180G, of the funds provided for the payment of principal anil intercut
of the public debt.
I. Payments on account of the principal of the puldic debt.
1. Of the domestic debt, viz:
Reimbursement of old six per cent, stock, - - . . $1,083,740 01
Reimbursement of deferreil stock, . . . . _ 367,772 29
As per treasury report No. 19,518, - - $1,451,512 30
Amount of six per cent, and deferred stocks purchased by the commis-
sioners of the sinking fund, per statement L, annexed to last annual
report, --------- 17,517 61
Reimbursement of the whole of the Navy 6 per cent, stock, - - 711,700 00
Reimbursement of the whole of the 5J per cent, stock, - - - 1,847.500 00
2. Unfunded registered debt, including arrearages of interest reimbursed, - 249 09
3. Of the foreign debt, viz:
Guilders.
4th instalment of the loan of 3,000,000, of Jan. 1, 1792, 600.000
2d instalment of the loan of 3,000,000, of Jan. 1,1794, 600,000
Othinstalment of the loan of 2,000,000, of Feb. 1,1784, 250,000
4th instalment of the loan of 2,950,000. of June 1,1792, 550,000
2,000,000 at 40 cts. 800,000 00
II. On account of interest and charges, viz:
1. On the domestic debt.
Interest for the year 1806, on the several species of the domestic funded
debt, as settled at the treasury, - . . . - (ff.)$3,119,187 65
Interest on Louisiana stock domesticated, . . . . 300 00
2. On the foreign debt.
Guilders.
Interest paid on Dutch debt at Amsterdam, 244,000
Premiums on loan of 1st Feb. 1784, - 22,500
1,828,479 01"
266,500 at 40 cts. $106,600
Interest on Louisiana stock from 1st July,
1805, to 1st July. 1806, viz: Guilders.
Payable in Amsterdam, - - - $300,000
Payable in London, - - - - (6.)374,700
674,700
Commissions and charges, viz:
At Antwerp, - - Gt/t'Wers, 480 19 10 at 40 cts. (c.)192 39
\t Amsterdam, including Louisiana
stock, - - - 7,539 4 0 at 40 cts. 3,015 68
At London, on Louisiana stock, £'421 10 8 at 4s. 6rf. (6.)1,873 48
Commissions on purchase of bills in America, - - 4,912 22
791,293
3,910,781 42
68,739,260 42
Notes to Statement A.
(o.) The amount of interest payable in the year 1806, by the treasury statement, is - - $3,119,187 53
To which is here added this sum, being a difference in the calculation of dividends, and settlement
of accounts in the year 1806, ...---... 13
3,119,187 65
{b.) By an error in the bankers' accounts at London, the sum actually charged by them lor interest and charges
on the Louisiana stock, is £33 18.s. 5d. more than is here stated; which error arose from their having charged, on
the 1st January, 1806, interest for the preceding half year on $6,250,000, while the interest actually payable by them
was only on $6,245,000; the sum of $5,000 having been domesticated, and the interest made payable in America.
This error in the amount of interest is $150, equal to ------- J33 15 0
And the commission overcharged on that sum, ----... 35
£33 18 5
(c.) No expenditures for charges took place at Antwerp during the year 1806, the whole of the debt due there
having been discharged in 1805; but the accounts of Mr. De Wolf, the banker at that place, having been receivet!
and adjusted since the last annual report of the sinking fund, it has been found that the balance^ due to him for
commissions and charges, on the final payment of the loan at Antwerp, was Guilders, 480 19 10 more than had been
estimated; which sum, to make the general accounts correspond, is here introduced as a charge in 1806.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 25, 1808.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
272
FINANCE.
[1808.
B.
Statement of the provision, made before the \st day of January, 1807, /or the payment of the principal and interest
of the Public Debt falling due after the year 1806.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
1st. Cash in tlie hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, viz:
In Amsterdam, on -Slst Dec. 1806, as per treasury
report. No. 19,382, (a. ) . . G. 3,420,796
From whicii deduct a balance due the commis-
sioner in Antwerp, per treasury report. No.
19,33a, - ... - 1,248
5 3
1 0
3,419,548 4 3
at 40 cents, $1,367,819 28
In London, per account rendered, of December 31sf, 1806,
J43,935 0 5. (6.) at is. Gd. ... - 195,266 76
2d. Remittances outstanding, viz:
Ainount paid for at tiie treasury, and re
mitted to Amsterdam, before tiie 1st Janu
ary, 1807, but not received by the com-
missioners till after that day,
Guilders 780,000 at 40 cents,
3d. Amount of payments made at the treasury, belbre the 1st January, 1807,
for bills which have been protested for non- payment, and which, on that day,
had not been repaid into the beasury, (c.) . . . . .
II. Deduct amount short provided on account of the Domestic Debt, as follows:
The demands unsatisfied on the 1st January, 1807. were tlie following, viz:
1st. The dividends payable by commissioners of loans, including the dividend
due on that day, and exclusive of dividends no longer demandable at their
offices, ...-•--.-.
2d. Unclaimed dividends payable at the treasury, ....
The provision made for the above object was as follows:
1st. Cash due from commissioners of loans deceased and out of
office. - - - - - - - - 8,156 52
2(1. Cash in the hands of commissioners of loans in office, - - 1,460,899 82
3d. Amount over advanced at the treasury, for reimbursement of
the 5,4 percent, stock, ---.-- 1,40000
Leaving the sum short provided, on 1st Jan. 1807, to meet.'all the payments on ac-
count of the domestic debt, -...-..
Total amount of provision for public debt remaining unapplied on 31st Dec. 1806,
1,563,086 04
312,000 00
37,857 00
1,475,926 45
21,114 83
1,497,041 28
1,470.456 34
1,913,943 04
26,584 94
1,886,3.58 10
Notes TO Statement B. '
(ft) The balance in the hands of the commissioners at Amsterdam, by the treasury report referred
to, IS
In which is included a sum of G. 1,221 10, transferred by the commissioners, in the year 1806,
from the account of Robert R. Livingston, (being a balance remaining to his credit, of mo-
neys remitted for the purcliase of books for Congress) and placed to the credit of the account
of Dutch debt. This sum, at the end of the year 1806. not having been transferred in a cor-
responding manner, on the books of ihe treasury, is deducted from the balance then stated
to be in the hands of the commissioners on account of the Dutch debt.
G. 3,422,017 15 3
1,221 10
G. 3,420,796 5 3
(6.) The balance stated in the bankers" accounts, (adding the dividend of Jan. 1, 1807, charged by them one day
before it was payable) is j643,901 2, to which is added, J33 18 5, for an over charge made by them in their ac-
count of Dec. 31, 1805, as explained in note (b.) to statement A. above.
(c.) Statement of protested bills, outstanding Dec. 31, 1806.
Purchased before 1802, A. Brown's bdl, for G. 60,000
C Brown and Hackman's bill, 00,000
Purchased in 1802,
iBeal 0 wings' bill,
20,000
G. 140,000
$24,000
24,000
8,000
Deduct a partial repayment made on the above bills, in 1805,
Leaves the sum in statement B, -
$50,000"! Further sums were re
I covered on these bills
18,143 y in 1807, as per state-
i ment E, accompany-
$37,857 j ing the present report.
The protested bills, outstanding December 31, 1805, per note (a.) to statement B, annexed to the
annual report, dated Feb. 4, 1807, amounted to .....
Since that time, no bills have been protested: and the amount repaid in 1806, per statement E, an-
nexed to the report of Feb. 4, 1807, amounted to .....
And left outstanding, on 31st Dec. 1806, as here stated, . . . .
Treasury Department, Register^ Office, January 25, 1808.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Regiiter.
$43,857
6,000
$37,857
; i t ; I -•■
1808.]
THE SINKING FUND.
273
c.
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1807, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the Interest and lieimbursement of the Domestic Debt.
Number of
Date.
In whose favor drawn.
Amount.
Warrants.
8507
January 12.
1807,
James Davidson, Jr. .
$15,034 40
8524
" 22.
44
Do.
20 79
8649
March 10,
44
Do.
5,919 64
8650
<i »•
44
William Gardner,
6,300 00
8651
(• if.
44
Sherwood Haywood,
Isaac Ncufvil e,
2,000 00
8652
ii, 6 k
.4
40,000 00
8673
16,
44
Benjamin Ausiin,
105,000 00
8674
64 66
f 4
Christopher Ellery,
11,600 00
8675
.6 66
44
William Imlay,
19,100 00
8676
C6 66
44
William Few,
250,000 00
8677
66 66
44
James Ewing,
5,550 00
8678
.6 66
44
John Pasie,
6,000 00
8679
" 20,
44
Edward Hall.
23,-371 82
8685
" 23,
44
Stephen Moylan,
198,727 30
8690
26,
44
John Stockton,
2,661 83
8740
31,
44
John Page,
274 24
8741
44 44 '
44
Do.
593 52
8742
44 44
44
Do.
475 48
8658
April 28,
44
Peter R. Dalton,
100,000 00
8859
•44 44 '
44
Jonathan Burrall,
100.000 00
8860
44 44
4(
George Simpson,
100,000 00
8861
44 44
4<
James Davidson, Jr.
20,000 00
8862
44 44
44
Josiah Smith,
25,000 00
8915
June 5,
44
James Algei;,
750 00
8916
44 44
4<
Isaac NeuiVille,
35.000 00
8917
44 4.
4(
Sherwood Haywood,
2,000 00
8918
44 44
44
William Imlay,
18,800 00
8919
4. 44
44
William Gardner,
6,300 00
8932
16,
C4
Benjamin Austin,
100,000 00
8933
44 44
44
Christopher Ellery,
11.000 00
8934
<4 44
44
William Few,
260,000 00
8935
44 44
44
James Ewing,
5,400 00
8936
4 4 (4
44
John Page,
6,500 00
8947
" 19,
44
Edward Hall,
23,126 18
8948
" 22,
44
Stephen Moylan,
196,651 17
8955
" 25,
44
John Stockton,
2.732 89
9022
" 30,
44
John Page,
136 33
9023
44 44
44
Do.
334 09
9024
(( 44
(4
Do
160 61
9025
41 44
44
Do.
748 37
9065
July 6,
44
George Simpson,
Do.
100,000 00
9071
^\
44
100,000 00
9086
14,
44
James Davidson, Jr.
8 00
9087
44 44
44
Do.
5,416 39
9089
16,
44
Peter R. Dalton,
100,000 00
9093
" 18,
44
Do.
100,000 00
9094
44 4<
44
Jonathan Burrall,
100,000 00
9095
44 44
44
George Simpson,
100.000 00
9129
" 29,
44
Peter R. Dalton,
100,000 00
9153
August 5.
44
James Davidson, Jr.
4,738 00
9198
" 31,
44
George Simpson,
100.000 00
9199
44 44
44
Peter R. Dalton,
100.000 00
9209
September 3,
44
William Gardner,
6,250 00
9210
44 44
44
Sherwood Haywood,
2,000 00
9211
44 44
44
Isaac Neufville,
35.000 00
9212
(4 44
44
James Alger,
750 00
9235
" 15,
44
Benjamin Austin,
170,000 00
9236
44 44
44
Do.
9.000 00
6237
44 4<
tt
William Few,
260,000 00
9238
4 4 44
44
Do.
5,400 00
9239
44 44
(4
James Ewing,
5,250 00
9240
44 44
44
Christopher Ellery,
11,750 00
9241
" 18,
44
Edward Hall,
22.818 48
9244
" 22,
44
Stephen Moylan,
186,352 88
9245
44 44 '
44
Do.
105,600 00
9246
44 44
44
John Page,
6,500 00
9247
" 24,
4e
Jonathan Bull,
20,000 00
9249
" 38,
44
George Simpson,
129,222 31
9250
44 44
44
John Stockton,
2,696 80
9252
44 44
4s
Thomas T. Tucker
3,106 09
9253
<4 44
*4
James Davidson, Jr.
22,243 59
9254
44 (4
(4
Do.
56.000 00
9411
October 20,
4<
Do.
5.985 35
9484
November 23,
44
Jonathan Bull.
2,000 00
9486
4t 44
44
Jonatiian Burrall,
82,736 27
9513
December 8,
44
William Gardner,
12,000 00
9514
.4 44
44
Jonathan Bull,
15,000 00
9515
44 44
44
Sherwood Haywood,
2,400 00
9516
44 44
(4
Isaac Neufville,
65,000 00
9517
44 44
44
James Alger,
1,500 00
9539
15,
44
Christopher Ellery,
20,500 00
274
FINANCE.
[1808.
LIST — Continued.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, Jamtanj 25lh, 1808.
Number of
Date.
In whose favor.
Amouht.
Warrants.
9540
Dec.
15,
1807,
James Ewing,
$9,250 00
9541
4b
a
4(
John Page,
'
15,000 00
9544
((
18,
46
Edward Hall
,
45,988 14
9556
a
22,
(4
Jonathan Bull,
25,000 00
9571
<t
29,
tl.
George Simpson,
James Davidson, Jr.
72,119 07
9572
tt
;;
K
37,827 90
9573
a
a
ii
Thomas T. Tucker,
,
5,028 32
9579
a
31,
a
John Page,
726 11
9580
a
t(
ii.
Do.
1,677 70
9581
a
a
a
Do.
3,119 83
8693
March
28,
i^
Thomas T. Tucker, .
$167,097 93
8958
June
26,
a
Do.
168,879 93
9351
Septr.
28,
(i
Do.
175,210 08
9538
Deer.
15,
44
Do.
654,319 39
9563
i(.
16,
4<
Do.
447,104 10
1,612,611 43
$5,833,441 32
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Amount drawn according to law from the Treasury of the United States, during the year 1807, 07i account
of the Dutch debt.
July 7, 1807. Warrant No. 9076, in favor of Albert Gallatin,
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 25, 1808.
$2,806 25
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1807, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the interest on the Louisiana six per cent, stock.
Warrants.
Number.
8527
8528
8558
8621
8622
8623
8875
8903
8904
9163
9166
9183
9184
Date.
January
23,
1807,
4b
<*k
a
February
2,
ii
_
March
3,
ii
-
44
ii
(,i
_
44
Ci
&<>
-
May
9,
a
„
44
28,
a
-
4C
44
a
August
7,
4;
-
4 4
11,
4b
-
4b
17,
•ti
-
44
4 b
ii.
In whose favor.
George Simpson,
Jonathan Burrall,
Peter Roe Dalton,
Jonathan Burrall,
George Simpson,
Peter Roe Dalton,
John B. Petry, -
Jonathan Burrall,
Ditto,
Ditto,
George Simpson,
Jonatnan Burrall,
George Simpson,
$152 44
142
99
176
00
$146 25
146 25
Amount.
$57,199 99
60,977 75
70,400 00
471 43
15,000 (0
187,288 85
468 22
58,500 00
58,500 00
292 50
$509,098 74
Included in the foregoing list of warrants, are the following warrants for commissions to agents who purchased the
bills, at one-fourth of one per cent:
No. 8621, March 3, Jonathan Burrall,
8622, " " George Simpson,
8633, " " Peter Roe Dalton,
8904, May 28, Jonathan Burrall,
9183, August 17, Ditto,
9184, " George Simpson, -
$152 44
142 99
176 00
468 22
146 25
146 25
1,232 15
Treasury Department, Ragister's Office, January 25, 1808.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1808.]
THE SINKING FUND.
275
List of Warrants drawn according to lau\ during the year 1807, on the Treasurer oft/ie United States, on account
of the payment of certain parts of the Doinestic Debt.
Warrants.
In whose favor.
Number.
Date.
Amount.
8515
8G00
8856
9115
January Iti,
February 19,
April 27,
July 22,
1807,
1.
Joseph Cassin, -----
Jolin Blake, Jr.. - . - -
Edward Beeson. - . . -
William Calhoun, . . - -
$234 52
11 25
11 87
1,224 13
$1,481 77
Amount drcnvn according to law, from the Treasury of the United States, during the year IS07, for the payment
of debts due to foreign officers.
IS07. January 22. Warrant No. 8.949, in favor of Col. de la Radier Balleau,
$63776
RECAPITULATIOX.
Interest and reimbursement of the domestic debt, -
Interest and reimbursement of the Dutch debt.
Interest on Louisiana stock.
For the payment of certain parts of the domestic debt.
For the payment of debts due to foreign officers, -
$5,833,441 32
2,806 25
509.098 74
1,481 77
637 76
$6,347,465 84
Treasury Department, Bcgistcr's Office. January 25. 1808.
JOSEPH NOURSE. Registe
iter.
D.
Amount of remittances during the year 1807, on account of the Dutch debt, and for the payment of interest on the
Louisiana six per cent, stock.
^57,000 sterling, at 2i per cent, discount,
5,000 163i -
3,000 165 - - -
5.000 166| -
16,000 1 per cent, discount.
£'86,000 sterling, equal
Guilders. St.
307.195 10 at thirty-nine cents per guilder,
Francs.
79.999 ,-¥,- at 5 -rVWo, equal -
Applied to remittances.
Paid to agents, for commissions.
Warrants issued in the year 1807, on account of the Dutch debt, as per statement C,
Warrants issued on account ofinterest on the Louisiana six per cent, stock, per statement C,
Profit arising from remittances, viz:
86,000 pound sterling, at par.
307,195 10 guilders, at par,
79,999 fjo francs, at par.
Remittances cost
Gain.
$248,266 60
21,777 77
13.200 00
22,222 22
70,400 00
$375,866 59
119.806 25
15,000 00
$510,672 84
1,232 15
$511.904 99
$2,806~25
509,098 74
$511,904 99
$382,222 22
122.878 20
15,000 00
$520,100 42
510.672 84
$9,427 58
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 25. 1808.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
276
FINANCE.
[1808.
E.
Statement of repayments made into the Treasury during the year 1807, on account of the Public Debt.
Warrants.
On whom drawn.
■
Principal
repaid.
Damages,
b.c. recover-
ed.
Amount of
Date.
No.
Warrant.
1807.
March 31.
<( a
June 30.
Sept. 30.
t i 1.1.
it, tt
1042
1043
1056
1094
1095
1096
John Hopkins, for moneys heretofore advanced for paying
interest, &c. on the funded debt, ....
John Stephen, for a protested bill recovered from tlie estate
of Beat Owings, ......
John Hopkins, for moneys heretofore advanced him for pay-
ing interest, &c. on the funded debt,
George Grundy, for a protested bill drawn by Aquila Brown,
and others, .......
Josiah Smith, for moneys heretofore advanced him for the
purchase of stock, . . ....
James Davidson, jun. ditto. ditto.
Dollars,
Dolls, cts.
1,895 66
8,000 00
16,500 00
18,820 00
15,974 00
Dolls, cts.
249 48
114 71
35
•
Dolls, cts.
2,145 14
8,114 71
35
16,500 00
18,820 00
16,974 00
61,189 66
364 54
61,5.54 20
Treasury Department, Begister^s Office, January 25, 1808.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
An estimate of the application made in the year 1807, of the funds provided for the payment qf the principal and
interest of the Public Debt.
<■■■•■ I. On account of the Principal.
1st. Amount of eight per cent, and exchanged six per cent, stock, purchased by the
commissioners of the sinking fund, per statement L, herewith,
9d. Reimbursement of the six percent, and deferred stocks, estimated at
3d. Reimbursement of tlie four and a half per cent, stock ....
4th. Reimbursement of the unfunded registered debt, including arrearages of interest,
5th. Reimbursement of tlie'debt due to foreign officers, including arrearages of interest,
6th. Reimbursement of the foreign debt, viz:
Guilders at 40 cts.
600,000
600,000
500,000
600,000
Last instalment of loan of 3,000,000, of January 1, 1792,
Third instalment of loan of 3,000,000, of January 1, 1794,
Last instalment of loan of 2,000,000, of February 1, 1784,
Last instalment of loan of 2,950,000, of June 1, 1792,
2,300,000=
IL On account of interest and charges.
1st. InteifV't on the domestic funded debt, estimated, for 1807, at .
2(1. Inteiest on Louisiana stock, domesticated, .....
3d. C<)mmissions to agents for purchase of stock, . . . . .
4th. Difference between moneys applied to purchase of stock, and the amount of
stock purchased, .... .....
5th. Interest and charges on foreign debt, viz:
Guilders at 40 cts.
At Amsterdam, ..... 158,000
Premiums at Amsterdam, (on loan of Feb. 1. 1784) 5«,000
('barges at Amsterdam, . . . . 2,176 10
21«,176 10= $84,070 60
Interest and charges on Louisiana stock, in London and Amsterdam. 677,530 80
Commissions to agents in America, for purchasing bills.
$1,166,707 62
1,461,336 24
170,000 00
1,481 77
637 76
920,000 00
$0,849,567 38
840 00
3,900 38
17.267 35
761,601 40
1,«32 15
$.'»,729,163 39
3,633,408 66
$7,362,572 05
1808.]
THE SINKING FUND.
277
G.
An estimate of the funds provided, before the \st January, 1808, /or the payment of the princinal and interest of
,^ the public debt, falling due after that day.
\. On account of the foreign debt.
Cash in the IkiikIs of comiiiissioners and agents in Europe, December 31, ISOl, per preceding
statement 15, -
Remittances, outstanding on .31st December, I80G, per same statement.
The remittances made during the j'ear 1807, per preceding statement D, are as follows, vi-/.:
To Amsterdam, - guilders, 307,195 10, at 40 cents, - 8132,878 20
francs, 79,999 50, at ^jsii^ per dollar, 15,000 00
■ 137,878 20
To Ivjndon, ^686,000 at 4,9. 6d. - - - - - - ■ 382,222 23
Total to be accounted for, . - . _
The amount applied during the year 1807, per preceding estimate F, is calculated
to have been, for principal, - - . . . 920,000 00
For interest and charges, ------ 761,601 40
The balance in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, or in the remittances outstand-
ing, may. thciefoie. be estimated, on 31st December, 1807, to be -
The amount of protested bills outstanding on the same day was as follows, viz:
T) U.I k^c, ..„ .,.,,1 ;.. iQoo ^ A. Brown's bill, - G. 60,000 $24,000 7t
Purchased before and in 1802, ^ ^^.^^^^.^ ^^ Hackman's do. 60:000 24:000 \ I" ^">^-
Of which there had been received, in part, previous to 1807, 18,143
And in the year 1807, - - - - 16,500
48,000
34,643
Remains outstanding.
2. On account of the domestic debt.
Cash in the hands of agents, for the purchase of stock, on the 31st Dec. 1807, per
statement L, herewith. - -
From which deduct unclaimed dividends demandable at the treasury, and not yet
advanced to the bank for payment to the creditors, estimated at
$1,563,086 04
312,000 00
520,100 42
62,395,186 46
1.681,601 40
^713,585 06
110,804 92
18,257 17
13.357 00
726,942 06
92,517 75
n9,489 81
RECAPITULATION'.
The balance remaining unexpended Dec. 31, 1806, per preceding statement B, was
Amoimt advanced from the treasury, in the year 1807, per preceding statement C,
Profit ill foreign exchange, in the year 1807, per precedmg statement D,
$1,886,358 10
6,347,465 84
9,427 58
$8,243,251 53
The amount estim.ited to have been applied to the public debt, in 1807, per preceding estimate F. is S7,3G2,572 05
Repayments into the treasury, in 1807, on account of the principal of advances for the domestic
debt and of foreign bills of exchange protested, per preceding statement E, - - 61.189 66
Piv.vision in advance, applicable to the payments of the year 1808, pc-r preceding estimate G, - 819,469 81
3,243,251 52
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THE SINKING FUND.
279
1.
statement of moneys arising from hUereM on Stock transferred to the United Stales, being- the amoimt drawn by
the Jigent to the Trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt, during the year 1807 , pursuant to the Jlct of
May 8, 1792, agreeably to the statements made at the Treasury.
March
28,
1807,
Warrant No. 8693,
June
26,
44
do. 8958,
September
28,
(4
do. 9251,
December
26,
44
do. 9563,
per treasury statement No. 19,279
do. do. 19,556
do. do. 20,093
do. do. 20,093
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 25th, 1808.
$167,097 93
168,879 93
175,210 08
417,101 10
$958,292 04
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
K.
Statement of moneys drawn by the Jlgent to the Trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt, in the year 1807,
being an account of moneys received into the Treasury from sales of Public Lands, pursuant to the Jict of
3d March, 1795, agreeably to settlements made at the Treasury.
December 15, 1807, Warrant No. 9538, per treasury statement No. 20,093
Treasury Department, Register''s Office, January 25th, 1808.
1654,319 39
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
L.
Purchases made by the .Agents of the President of the Senate, the Chief Justice, the Secretary of State, the Se'
cretary of the Treasury, and the .Attorney General, appointed by ,^ct of Congress of the 'l2th August, 1790'
entitled " An act making provision for the reduction of the Public Debt. "
Date of pur-
chase.
Description
of stock.
By whom purchased.
Of whom purchased.
Rate.
Amount.
Total amount.
1807, May 4,
8 per ct.
George Simpson,
Cash'r. ot the
Bank of the U.
States.
McEuen. Hale & Davidson, -
102
$10,500
5,
do
do
G. Taylor, Jr.,
• 4
3,000
6,
do
do
Robt. Clay,
44
300
6,
do
do
W. M. Biddle&Co..
44
600
11,
do
do
McEuen, Hale & Davidson, -
103
2,300
12,
do
do
T. Fitzsimons, president,
McEuen, Hale & Davidson, -
103|
12,200
13,
do
do
b4
300
13,
do
do
Esther Philips, -
^i
4,000
14,
do
do
McEuen, Hale & Davidson, -
4i.
9,400
15,
do
do
G. Marelies, -
4*
600
i ' . 15,
do
do
G.B. D. Keim,
b.
600
16,
do
do
Jasper Moylan,
( •
1,000
16,
do
do
Josiah Lockhart.
44
22,000
16,
do
do
Paul Siemen, -
44
5,000
16,
do
do
Robert Heysham.
44
1,000
16,
do
do
Henry Drinker,
44
2,000
18,
do
do
Richard Sweetman,
44
3,400
19,
do
do
Joseph Martin,
••
200
21,
do
do
Robt. Learning,
4k
2,000
23,
do
do
Samuel Bell. -
( b
1,400
June 6,
do
do
Ditto,
••
1,400
July 1,
do
do
Joseph Brown, -
102?
10,200
1,
do
do
Joua. Smith, att'y D. Ludlow
&Co.,
( •
11,500
1,
do
do
Thos. Biddle, att'y R. Gil-
more & Son, -
44
9,900
1,
do
do
John Hunn,
44
11,700
3,
do
do
Esther Phillips,
44
10,000
3,
do
do
F. Gebhard, -
44
600
8.
do
do
John Morrison,
'■
5,000
3,
do
do
Joseph Hutchins.
*^
2,500
3,
do
do
S. Girard, . . -
44
30.000
3.
do
do
Thos. Biddle, att/v to A. Hart,
44
600
3,
do
do
A. F. Weibert.
44
1,500
3,
do
do
D. Parish,
44
18,000
6,
do
do
George Hyde, -
44
5,000
7,
do
do
Anna J. Maybin.
44
3,000
7,
do
do
Susan Perkins,
44
1,000
9,
do
do
McEuen, Hale & Davidson, -
44
4,700
10,
do
do
Phineas Bond,
44
3,000
10,
do
do
Paul Siemen, -
44
10,000
10,
do
do
Ed. Mott,
44
1,100
10,
do
do
John Brown, -
44
22,400
11,
do
do
Isaac Snowdeu, Jr.,
David Caldwell,
44
1,900
13,
do
do
44
1,600
13,
do
do
John Brice, - . -
44
800
20,
do
do
John Cook,
44
6,900
20,
do
do
John Palmer, L.
44
700
, . ,
21,
do
do
James Ryan, -
44
6,000
280
FINANCE.
[1808.
L — Continued.
Date of pur-
Description
By whom purchased.
Of whom piu-chased.
Hate.
Amount.
Total amount.
chase.
of stock.
1807, July 22,
8 per ct.
Georee Simpson,
TheEx'rs. of M. McO'Brien,
102 J
$5,000
22,
do
do
Samuel M'Lane,
a
3,000
' -''- 25,
do
do
Mary Nichols,
a
9,000
28,
do
do
Jona. Jones,
((
4,500
30,
do
do
Mary Fisher, -
a
500
' - 30,
do
do
John Smith, E.,
4i
1.000
30,
do
do
McEuen, Hale & Davidson, -
ii
2,000
31.
do
do
Clement Biddle and others, in-
terest
a
4,000
July 7,
do
do
JohnMaybin, -
W4
700
31,
Exchang'd
Cperct.
do
Thomas Biddle,
971
3,200 77
31,
do
do
Geo. Taylor, Jr.,
98
7,84G 61
Aug. 3,
do
do
William Tilghraan, -•
4(
11.845 56
3,
do
do
Adam Kuhn, -
44
10,526 13
3.
do
do
Jasper Moyian,
44
4,368 34
5,
do
do
Thomas Wright, Jr., -
44
3.574 42
4,
do
do
Insurance Co. North America,
4;
59,638 11
i,
8 per ct.
do
William P. Chandler,
1022
1,000
3,
do
do
F^lisha Boudinot,
4;
1.000
3,
do
do
John Young, -
44
1,000
10,
do
do
William Turnbull, Adm'r., -
4'*
900
11,
do
do
Paul Siemen, -
4C
3,100
-..y 13,
do
do
Peter Bauduy,
4k
1,000
.
.»,. 0- I-
do
do
William Rogers,
102i
1,500
do
do
Lydia and Sarah Parker,
4<:
700
5,
do
do
Robert Molyneux,
44
1,100
~?
do
do
John Markoe, -
4(
1,100
8,
do
do
Isaac Lloyd, -
(4
700
•-./,
^
do
do
Arabella Green,
44
100
i;
do
do
Rebecca Learning,
44
400
15,
do
do
John Elliott, C.-
44
2,000
20,
do
do
Samuel Jones,
44
1,100
i.6
do
do
McEuen, Hale, & Davidson, -
4(
2,400
21,
do
do
Samuel N. Lewis,
44
1,400
22,
do
do
Ann 'I'anner,
44
200
23,
do
do
J. F. Treeouf,
4;
300
24,
do
do
Outerbridge Horsey,
4*
2,000
31,
do
do
John Morrison,
44
1,000
Nov. 11,
do
do
McEuen, Hale, & Davidson, -
4^
10,000
13,
do
do
Richard Wain,
4<>
1,400
14,
do
do
George Russell,
44
1,600
^i
do
do
Eliza Lawersyler,
44
2.500
30,
do
do
Samuel N. Lewis,
41.
1,800
10,
do
do
do
J. Burrall, Cash'r
P. Bauduy, -
44
1,000
$434,399 64
May 6,
of" the Office of
D't & D't. N. Y.
Alexander Pui-vis,
103]
5,000
it
do
do
Nathaniel Prime,
44
9,200
a
do
do
llufus King, - - -
44
10,000
7,
do
do
Lewis & Lawrence, -
4w
1.800
hi
do
do
StaatsM.Dycknum, -
4;
16,0,,0
ii
do
do
R. F. Muller,
44
2,800
8,
do
do
William Rogers,
44
11,600
9,
do
do
T. Jones, Ex'r D. Law.'-cnce,
4.
500
12,
do
do
George Nelson,
44
500
46
do
do
Lewis Pintard,
4.
500
14,
do
do
Robert Lenox.
44
6,400
bb
do
do
E. & G. Van Courtlandt,
44
900
18,
do
do
Mary Laidue.
4h
800
19.
do
do
James R. Smith,
44
500
20,
do
do
David Talcolt,
4*
1,100
June 2,
do
do
Ann ^Valker, Adm'r,
4i
100
July 1,
do
do
J. G. Leake, -
102t
13.300
2,
do
do
George Nelson,
i> 4
1,000
(k
do
do
Wynant Vanzandt, -
bk
900
3,
do
do
Rut'us King, - - -
k4
8,000
k b
do
do
John Davenporl.
b4
1,000
6,
do
d(.
L. S. Danberry.
4«
1,400
8,
do
do
John Rulherford,
44
.",500
11,
do
do
Matliew Clarkson.
44
10,300
14,
do
do
Edward Goold,
44
700
h4
do
do
M. H. Salstonstall, -
41.
1,000
16.
do
do
Ann Brown, -
i .
7,000
27,
do
do
M. Edwards, -
4b
2.800
31,
do
do
Mary Keer,
4b
2,600
Aug. 5,
do
do
Jacob Reed, -
4<.
1,000
••
do
do
Edward Goold,
%■
1,000
G,
do
do
Rachel Vandelbeck, -
4to
700
14,
do
do
Evan Johns, •
4ti
5,600
1~,
do
do
Philip Jacobs,
4b
2.000
July 31,
p^xchanged
Gper ceui.
do
Nathaniel Prime,
99
19,462 89
1808.]
THE SINKING FUND.
281
L — Continued.
Date of pur-
1
Description By whom purchased.
chase.
of stock.
1807, Aug. 18,
Kx'tlf.p.ct.
J. Hurrall, -
it
do
do
24,
do
do
4C
do
do
4i
do
do
hi
do
do
fcb
do
do
66
do
do
66
do
do
31,
do
do
Sept. 10,
do
do
Oct. 2,
do
do
24,
do
do
Nov. 4,
do
do
16,
do
do
Aug. 24,
8 per ct.
do
Sept. 1,
do
do
Oct. 1,
do
do
e,
do
do
16,
do
do
23,
do
do
24,
do
do
28,
do
ko
29,
do
do
Nov. 6,
do
do
6b
do
do
1',
do
do
16,
do
do
May 11,
do
Peter Roe Dalfon.
n.
do
Cashier of OHice
11,
do
DiscountandDe-
;— 16,
do
posite, Boston.
19,
do
do
20,
do
do
20,
do
do
18,
do
do
26,
do
do
July 1,
do
do
1,
do
do
1,
do
do
1,
do
do
2,
do
do
2,
do
do
2,
do
do
3,
do
do
3,
do
do
6,
do
do
6,
do
do
6,
do
do
6,
do
do
6,
do
do
6,
do
do
7,
do
do
- -^ 7,
do
do
8,
do
do
11,
do
do
15,
do
do
15,
do
do
15,
do
do
17,
do
do
17,
do
do
18,
do
do
18,
do
do
22,
do
do
23,
do
do
23,
do
do
24,
do
do
24,
do
do
24,
do
do
24,
do
do
25,
do
do
25,
do
do
27,
do
do
28,
do
do
28,
do
do
Aug. 3,
do
do
13,
do
do
July 30,
Ex.6 pr.ct.
do
Auii;. 5,
do
do
G,
do
do
6,
do
do
Sept. 11,
S per cent.
do
Oct. 1,
do
do
7,
do
do
Lewis & Lawrence, -
John Watts, - - -
Jacoij Le Roy & Son,
John Davenport,
Jacob Reed, - - -
Leonard Bleeker,
Nathaniel Prime,
Ditto, -
Hugli Williamson,
Stephen Reed,
Nathaniel Prime,
James Jay,
Miles Smith, -
Naflianiol Prime,
Peter R. Livingston,
William Cowley,
Alexander Ewing,
(ieorge Nelson,
D. C. Verplanck,
James Arilen,
Nathaniel Prime,
Peter Taylor,
AVilliam Bailie,
Ijoonard Bleeker,
J. Inskeep and J. Robertson,
C. Williamson,
Nich. Fish and other.s,
Thomas C. Piersall,
WiUiamPiiillips,
John Jeffries, -
Allen Crocker,
William Pralt,-
Richard Sullivan,'
Daniel Stockcr,
Richaid Derby.
Obadiah Brown,
Jacob Sheate, - - -
Gardiner Greene,
Jonathan Chapman,
Thomas Saunders,
David Sears, - - -
Gardiner Greene,
Nathan Reed, -
John Welles, - - -
William Phillips,
Andrew Sigourney,
William Phillips
Andrew Sigourney,
Gaidiner Greene,
.Samuel Cobb, -
John Welles, -
Bethiali Cobb, -
Allen Crocker,
George Burroughs,
Thomas Dickerson, jr.
Andrew Brimmer,
Thomas L. W^inthrop,
Estate of Han. Rovve,per Ex'r.
Charles Robins,
Boston Marine insurance Co. .
William Phillips,
Robert Treat Paine, -
Thomas Lee, - - -
Francis Barnard,
Joseph Cooiige, jr.
Union insurance Company,
John Cabot,
Richard Sullivan,
Charles Coulidge,
Arnohl \\'elles,
Jacob Tidd,
Joseph Cuolidge,
Tristram Barnard,
S. Clap, adm'r. of M.Thevins,
Francis Mackey,
Edward Southwick,
Ezekiel H. Derby,
Maiy Boardman,
James Moiss, -
John Parker, -
Boston Marine Insurance Co.,
John Jackson, -
Russell Sturgis,
Sarah Aptliorp,
Hate.
1
Amou
It.
Total amount
99
$17,372
n
k b
8,620
12
66
4,977
60
66
1 ,283
67
ki
3,351
72
66
6.38
24
66
4,290
72
6b
733
57
66
2,823
57
66
535
53
66
2,513
20
66
1,257
13
ki.
30,000 00
66
1,540
22
it
599
05
102 J
3,300
00
66
1,000
00
102i
1,800
00
66
2,300
00
66
10,000
00
Cb
3,300
00
a
2,500
00
66
2.200
00
46
2,500
00
oi.
2,000
00
66
1,400
00
66
5,100
00
6 6
9,100
00
103|
6.000
00
do
2,800
00
do
800
00
do
1,000
00
do
2,500
00
do
1,000
00
do
11,500
00
do
700
00
do
900
00
102|
19,000
00
do
1.400
00
do
7,300
00
do
3,700
00
do
4,000
00
do
2,000
00
do
2,100
00
do
14,500
00
<lo
1.400
OO
do
4,000
00
do
1.400
00
do
10,000
00
do
2.400
00
do
700
00
do
2,400
00
do
1,700
00
do
1,000
00
do
5.700
00
do
2,000
00
do
1.400
00
do
14,000
00
do
6,000
00
do
95.200
00
do
30,000
00
do
1,400
00
do
1,400
00
do
6,400
00
do
1,400
00
do
8,300
00
do
2,300
00
do
4,000
00
do
1,400
00
do
1,600
00
do
2,200
00
do
3,300
00
do
300
00
do
100
00
do
800
00
do
3,000
00
do
1,000
00
96
8.429
23
96i
5,467
75
do
5,990
48
do
80,120
22
1 02|
400
00
lOll
5,000
00
do
1,000
00
282
FINANCE.
[1808.
L — Continued.
Date of pur-
chase.
Description ,
of stock.
By whom purchased.
of whom purchased.
Rate.
Amount.
Total amount.
1807, Oct. 1-2,
8 per cent.
Peter Roe Dalton,
John Philips, jr.
lOli
$4,000 00
17,
do
do
Ebenezer L. Boyd,
do
9,300 00
19,
do
do
J. P. Thurston, administrator
of E. Phillips, deceased.
do
300 00
23,
do
do
Peter C. Brooks,
102
16,200 00
26,
do
do
Samuel Clap, guardian of S.
Thager, . - -
do
400 00
29,
do
do
James Gardner, administrator
of S. Boardman,
do
1,000 00
Nov. 11,
do
do
Nathan Read, - 1-
do
1,000 00
16,
do
do
George Storer, - ' -
do
900 00
23,
do
do
Matthew Withington, -
do
100 00
30,
do
do
Allen Halett, -
do
300 00
439.907 68
July 1,
Josiali Smith,
Cashier Office Dis-
count and Depo-
site, Charleston.
John Brownlee,
1021
6,000 00
May 23,
do
James Davidson,
Cashier Office Dis-
count and Depo-
site, Wasliington.
John Steele, - - -
1031
1,800 00
July 9,
do
do
Nathaniel Pendleton, -
1021
1,400 00
11,
do
do
Daniel Clark, -
do
700 00
Aug. 5.
do
do
Samuel De Butts.
do
4,600 00
8 500 00
Dollars,
1,166,707 63
The stock purchased as above, consisted of—
Eight per cent.
Exchanged six per cent. -
$866,700 00 cost $890,520 75
300,007 62 " 293,454 22
1,166,707 62
DiflFerence between the amount of stock purchased and moneys applied to the purchase.
Whereof was credited on the books of the treasury, 31st December, 1807,
Remained to be ciedited, -------
8 per cent.
$784,600 00
82,100 00
$1,183,974 97
1,166,707 62
$1^7,267 35
Exchanged.
$267,810 27
32,797 35
$866,700 00 $300,007 62
G. Simp.son.
Jona. BurraU.
P. R. Dalton.
Josiah Smith.
Jas. Davidson.
Total.
Amount advanced the agents,
$500,000 00
$282,736 27
$500,000 00
§2.5,000 00
$24,738 00
1,332,474 27
Expended in the purchase of stock.
Commissions to the agents, -
Repayments into the treasury.
Balance in the hands of agents, -
441,543 44
1,080 72
57,375 84
282,022 52
692 50
21 25
445, ,501 20
1,090 91
53,407 83
6,165 00
15 00
18,820 00
8,742 75
21 25
15,974 00
1,183,974 97
2,900 38
34,794 00
110,804 92
Dollars,
500,000 00
282,736 27
500,000 00
25,000 00
24,738 00
1,332,474 27
Treasury Department, Begister^s Office, QStli January, 1808.
M . . M.
JOSEPH NOURSE, l^egister.
"It
At a meeting of the Commissioners oftlie Sinking Fund, on the 23d day of March, 1807.
Present: James Madison, Secretary of State, ,
Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury, ■ ' \
CiE.sAR A. Rodney, Attorney General.
The Secretary ot the Treasury laid beiore the Board a report, dated the 21st of March, 1807, which was read,
and is as follows; ^,,-,
"That the payments to be made during the year 1807, on account of the public debt, are estimated as followetli,
VIZ •
Annual interest and reimbursement of 8 per cent, on 41,800,000 dollars nominal amount of the six
per cent, and deferred stocks, ....--- $3,314,000
Interest on 19,020,000 dollars, 3 per cent, stock, -'■' ■ \\ ' " ■ i h: 50,600
do, on 6,360,000 dollars 8 per cent, do.- -'»-"- - - - I -* 508,800
di).
do.
do
on 80,000 dollars, 1796 G per cent. tlo. 3 - " "
'"' nine months, on 176,000 dollars, 4^ per cent. do. - - _ - ^
'■ on 6,250,000 dollars, Louisiana stock, in London, including commission, ""
y%
4,800
6,000
376,800
Remittances wanted to complete the payments in Holland, to the 1st January, 1808. inclusive.
Leaving a su 111 of -| - « i-'^/ - -
To be applied in order to complete the annual appropriation of - - -
$4,811,000
39,000
$4,850,000
3,150,000
$8,000,000
1808.] CLAIMS UNDER THE FRENCH CONVENTION. 533
And that the said sum of 3,150,000 doHars, may be applied —
1st. To the reimbursement of the four and a half per cent, stock, amounting to 176,000 dollars, and which is the
.ly species of debt redeemaijie at the pleasure of the Cuited States, not yet reimbursed.
2d. To the purchase, at the rates fixed by law, of the eight per cent, stock.
3d- To the purchase of the new six per cent, slock, which may be created by the subscriptions of the old six
cent, deferred, and three per cent, stocks, in conformily with the act, entitled "An act supplementary to tlie act,
tied "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," passed
■lary 11, 1807."
AVhereupon, it was RcsolDcd,
That the Secretary of the Treasury forthwilh give public notice of the reimbursement of the four and a half
stock, tor the first day of Oct()bcr next, and of the eight percent, stock, for the first day of January, 1809.
'hat the sum, which, after making the current payments for the years 1807 and 1808, and after reimburs-
ing the four and a half per cent, stock, as aforesaid, shall remain to complete the annual appropriation of eight mil-
lions for those two years, be applied, the President of the United States assenting thereto, to the purchase of
the eight per cent, stock, and of the six per cent, stock, which may be created by subscriptions made uncler the
provisions of the act mentioned in the preceding report, not exceeding for either the rates fixed by law.
3d. That such of the cashiers of the Bank of the United States, and ol its offices of discount and deposite, as the
Secretary of the Treasury shall designate for that purpose, be the agents, under the superintendence of the said Se-
cretary, tor making the said purchases; that the said purchases be made at private sale: but that the names of the
agents, and the prices given for the stock, or stocks, be published.
4th. That John H. Purviance be appointed agent in London, and John B. Rittenhouse be appointed agent in
Amsterdam, to perform the duties prescribed by the acts above mentioned.
JAMES MADISON, Secretary of Slate.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
C. A. RODNEY, .Attorney General'.
Attest, Edward Jones, Secretary to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund.
10th Congress.] No. 280. [1st Session.
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 9, 1808.
Mr. Newton, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of Samuel
Miller, of Wiscasset, in the District of Maine, in the State of Massachusetts, in behalf of himself and others, made
the ibl lowing report:
The petitioners state that they imported from Liverpool, in the ship Golden Rule, 9,464| bushels of salt.
They also state, that the ship arrived at quarantine ground, near the harbor of Boston, on the 29th day of June, 1807;
on the 2d of July following, she entered the harbor of Boston, and on the next day entry was made of her cargo at
the custom house. The petitioners complain, that the collector compelled them to bondi the duties on the salt, at
twenty cents per bushel, when the law. at the time the entry was made, authorized the exaction of not more than
twelve cents per bushel. The petitioners pray that Congress will interpose their powers, and direct a remission of
eight cents per bushel, which has been illegally demanded by the collector.
The cimimittee are of opinion that the case which the petitioner presents comes properly under the cognizance
of the judiciary. The bonds given to secure the duties on the salt are not, as yet, due. The petitioners have it in
their power to raise a question for legal decision, by making a tender of the sum which they think is legally due,
and by withholding the payment of that which appears to them to be illegally demanded. The committee are there-
fore of opinion that the case of the petitioners is not entitled to the interposition of the extraordinary powers of
Congress.
The committee recommend the adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved. That the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition.
10th Congress.] ■ . . ]^o. 281. [1st Session.
CONFLICTING CLAIMS UNDER THE CONVENTION WITH FRANCE, OF
THE 30th APRIL, 1803.
' COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, APRIL 5, 1808.
Treasury Department, March 6th, 1808.
Sir:
I had the honor to receive your letter of the 4th instant, respecting the bills drawn in favor of Denton, Hall,
and Nathan brothers.
I think that it would be very difficult for Congress to investigate the claims of the several parties; nor does it
seem proper to give the authority to the accounting officers. It is their province to settle accounts between the
United States and individuals, but not to decide on the conflicting claims of individuals, in cases where the United
States have no immediate concern. I coincide, therefore, fully, in your opinion, of placing the money in such a
manner that the claims may be decided by a court of justice; and I presume that nothing more is necessary than to
direct the treasury to pay the amount to the Bank of the United States, to be subject there to the decision of the
district or circuit court of the United States for that district where Mr. Hall (die only person 'named in the bills
who resides in America) now resides.
If that mode be adopted, it would be desirable that it should be extended to the bills in the name of Joseph
Sands, also deposited in the treasury, and mentioned in Mr. MoUien's letter. This case is at least as complex as
^^34 FINANCE. [1808.
that of Denfon, Halt, and Natliun, ami there are no others of that description- I enclose the copy of a letter from
Denton to Mr. Hall, coinmtinicated this day to me, and from which it would appear that Denton revokes Mr.
Wellman's power, and appoints Mr. Hall, his attorney.
I am, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. David Holmes, Chairman of the Committee of Claims.
'" ' Treasury Depart.hent, /'cirwory 18///, 1808.
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom was referred the petition of Timothy Wellman, Jr. respectfully reports—
That, previous to the year 1800, Christopher Denton, Edward Hall, and Nathan brothers, had furnished sup-
plies to the colonial Government of St. Domingo, and had received as an acknowledgment of tiie debt, thereby con-
tracted, certain documents, called ordonnanccs. which, though not punctually paid, were proper evidences in sup-
port of <me of those claims against the French Government, the payment of which was assumed by the United States,
under the " Louisiana convention."
That, although it iloes not appear that the abovementioned persons were co- partners in trade, yet, each party did
not receive ordonnances in his own name for his share of the supplies; but those papeis v/ere issued promiscuously,
sometimes in the name of one of the parties, and sometimes in the joint names of two or more of them.
That the said Denton, Hall, and Nathan brothers, appear to have afterwards (livided the said ordonnances
amongst themselves, according to their respective proportion of supplies, but still without regard to the names in-
seitecf in the body of the ordoimances; nor did they at the time make any reciprocal assiginnents so as to enable each
to leceive his share in his own name.
That what ordonnances fell to the share of Nathan brothers, is not known, their claim not having been liquidated
under the Louisiana convention, owing, as it is said, to a failure on their part, in presenting the claim, within the
limited time, to the proper ofbcer at Paris.
That the ordonnances which fell to Edward Hall's share, being partly in his own, and partly in Denton's name,
the claim, though presented by the said Hall's sole agent, was liquidated by the French Government, in the joint
name of Hall and Denton, and bills, amounting to 138,478 93-100 francs, were accordingly drawn, under the Louisi-
ana convention, by the minister of the United States at Paris, on the treasury of the United States, in favor of Hall
and Denton; the payment of which bills was necessarily suspended at the treasury, untill Mr. Hall had procured
from Denton, an authority to receive payment, copy of which. A, is hereto annexed; which being produced, the bills
were, in October last, paid to the said Hall.
And that the ordonnances which fell to Denton's share, being partly in his own, p-irtly in Denton's, and partly in
Nathan brothers' name; the claim, though presented by the agent of Timothy Wellman, Jr. attorney in fact for
Denton, was liquidated by the French Government in tlie joint name of Denton, Hall, and Nathan brothers; and
bills in their jomt name, and amounting to 150,117 francs and 4 centimes, were accordingly drawn by the minister
of the United States at Paris, on the treasury of the United States; and, by agreement between him and the minister
of the French public treasury, transmitted to the treasury of the United States, in order that the rights of the parties
interested might be there ascertained before payment. A copy of the bills, of Mr. Armstrong's letter of advice, and
of Mr. Mollien's (the minister of the French public treasury) letter and observations, marked B, is hereunto an-
nexed.
Timothy Wellman, Jr. claims payment of those bills, (which are still deposited in the treasury) by virtue of a
power of attorney I'rom Christopher Denton, copy of which, marked C, is annexed, and which is considered 'at the
treasury sufficient to authorixe liim to receive payment, provided that the bills can be considered as Denton's sole
property.
Edward Hall, by an affidavit dated 3d July, 1805, copy of which, marked D, is annexed, has stated that the or-
donnances then in the hands of said Denton, or of said Wellman, or of his agent in Paris, were the sole property of
the said Denton, although made ])ayable to Nathan brothers, or to Denton and Hall, and that neither the Nathans,
nor he the said Hall, has any light, title, or interest, therein. That affidavit is considered at the treasury as suffi-
cient and conclusive authority to pay to Denton, or to his attorney, Wellman, the above stated bills, so far as relates
to any claim on the part of Hall, and notwithstanding the insertion of his name in the body of the bills. Mr. Hall
has, however, by letters dated in November, 180(;, and April, 1807, copy of which, marked E, is annexed, requested
that the bills should not be paid without his approbation. But this application being founded on an alleged debt
from Denton to him, cannot att'ect the property of Denton in these bdls, as acknowledged by himself; and those
which were Hall's property, having, as above stated, been actually paid to him, though drawn in his and Denton's
name, there would be no hesitation in paying immediately to Mr. Wellman, as attorney of Denton, the bills now in
the treasury, had they been drawn in the name of Denton and Hall alone.
But the difficulty which has prevented the payment, is the insertion of the name of Nathan brothers in the body
of the bills: for, although it is believed, from all the circumstances of the case, that they are truly the exclusive
property of Denton, yet the only legal evidence that Nathan brothers have no claim or interest in them, being the
abovementioned atlidavit of Edward Hall, this, although sufficient against himself, has not been considered, either
by the French Government, or at the treasury of the United States, as conclusive evidence against Nathan brothers.
And the Secretary of the Treasury being directed by the act of the 10th November, 1803, to pay the amount of the
claims, the payment of which have been assumed by the Louisiana convention, on the orders of the minister of the
United States at Paris, he has not thought himself authorizetl to deviate from the tenor of such orders (or bills) by
paying their amount without an endorsement, authority, or release, from the persons in whose favor they were drawn;
and although Nathan brothers have never claimed payment of these bills, yet no permission or release has been ob-
tained from them.
As it was expressly provided, by the Louisiana convention, that the said claims should he paid by the United
States, on the orders drawn by their minister at Paris, and that, in each litigated claim, the French Government
should decide definitively; and as the name of Nathan brothers was inserted in the said orders or bills, in conformity
with the liquidation made by the French Government, the authority of Congresh to interfere in favor of the peti-
tioner, so as to authorize payment without the endorsement or release of the said Nathan brothers, is derived irom
the transmission of the bills to the treasury assented to by the French Governmerit, and with the intention, as ex-
pressed in Mr. Mollien's letter, that the rights of the persons interested should there be ascertained.
It only remains for the Legislature to decide, whether the i'acts admitted in Mr. Mollien's observations, and
those stated in Edward Hall's affidavit, be sufficient to direct that payment should be made in whole or in pait to
Denton's attorney, notwithstanding the insertion of Nathan brothers' name in the bills. But it is respectfully sug-
gested that, if that course shall be adopted, it will be proper to require the petitioner to give a Ijonil of indemnity,
with sureties, for the whole of what he may receive: for there are no means of ascertaining the portion of the ]i\\U
which may be claimed by Nathan brothers, if such claim should ever hereafter be set up by them.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
;| The Hon. the Speaker of the House qf Representatives.
4
1808.] CLAIMS UNDER THE FRENCH CONVENTION.
285
COPY OF BILLS.
No. 1017. Exchange for 37,500 francs.
F^ARis, '2(1 January, 1807.
Pay. on demand, this my first of exchange, (second and third of the same termor and date unpaid) to the order of
Nathan freres, Denton, and Hall, (in pursuance of a liquidation by the Government of France, in this case provid-
ed, by the convention between the United States and France, of the 30th April, 1803, the loth of Floreal, year 11)
thirty-seven thousand five hundred francs. Per advice from the undersigned minister plenipotentiary of the
United States.
rr. , rr. ^ , rr . , c ,r. , JOHN ARMSTRONG.
Jo the I reamrer oj the Lnitea States, lyasinngton.
No. 1018. Same tenor and date, except payable at thirty days.
No. 1019. Same tenor and date, except payable at sixty days.
No. 10-20. Same tenor and date, except payable at ninety days, and is for thirty-seven thousand six hundred
and seventeen francs four centimes.
Paris, 2d January, 1807.
Sir:
I have this day drawn on you, in favor of Nathan freres, Denton, and Hall, (in pursuance of a liquidation by
the Government of France, in this case provided by the convention between the United States and France, of the
3Cth of April. 1803, the 10th of Floreal. j^ear 11) for the following sums, viz:
No. 1017. 37.500. Thirty-seven thousand five hundred francs, at sight.
No. 1018. 37,500. Thirty-seven thousand five hundred francs, at thirty days.
No. 1019. 37.500. Thirty-seven thousand five hundred francs, at sixty days.
No. 10-20. 37,617.4. Thirty-seven thousand six hundred and seventeen francs, at ninety days.
JOHN ARMSTRONG,
-Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States.
To the Treasurer of the United States, Washington,
See the papers appended. j_ t^
[translation.]
Paris, 31s/ December, 1806.
I have the honor to transmit you. sir. the account in which are included the two payments to be effected; one
of the liquidation made in favor of Nathan brothers. Denton, and Hal!.: the other, of the balance of the liquidation
in favor of Joseph Sands. These payments will be made, as your excellency has proposed in your two last notes
of the '20th and ■24th of this month, upon the acquittances of Mr. Warden, designated by you to give them to the
public treasui-y; the drafts for the payment of these two liquidations being afterwards transmitted to the treasury
of the United States, the rights of the persons interested will there be easily ascertained. I annex to the account
some observations relating to the liquidation of Nathan brothers, Denton, and Hall: they may be useful for the illus-
tration of this business.
I pray your excellency to accept the assurance of my high consideration.
MOLLIEN.
To General Armstrong, &c.
Observations upon the liquidation made in favor of Nathan brothers, Denton, and Hall.
The documents for this liquidation have been produced by Mr. Skipwith. who presented them in the name of
Timothy Wellman, Jr. as transferree of Christopher Denton, of Baltimore.
These documents consist of ordonnances delivered at St. Domingo, in the joint names of Nathan brothers, Den-
ton, and Hall. The transfer to Wellman was not establisiied. neither was the exclusive property of Denton prov-
ed. The liquidation, therefore, ought to be made, as it has been made, in favor of ail those who were designated in
the original documents, Nathan brothers, Denton, and Hall
Another liquidation had been made in the name of Denton and Hall., for I3i,33l 61-100 francs. Mr. O'Mealy
claimed it. in beiialf of Edward Hall, wiiose powers he held. This payment was made to him in bills, to the order
<if Denton anil Hall, under the Nos. 442, 443. 444, and 445, and under assurances from his excellency the minister
pieiiinntentiary of the United States, that he would transmit the bills to the treasury of the United States.
Ml. Skip'.vith has. also, claimed payment of the liquitlation made in the name of Nathan brothers. Denton, and
Hal!. But '!ie-v is this dift'eience between Mr. Skipwith and Mr. O'Mealy. that the latter had at least a regular
power from Edward Hall, while Mr. Skipwith does not ofti?r such a one on the part of Denton, nor of Wellman.
However, General Armstrong having authorized Mr. Warden to give an acquittance for this liquidation, and to
transmit the bills which may be drawn, U) the treasury of the United States, the payment is effected in bills drawn in
the joint names of Nathan brothers. Denton, and Hall, in tiie same manner as the liquidation was made.
It appears that Nathan brothers. Denton, and Hall, have transacted business together, at St. Domingo: that they
afterwards divided tietween themselves the ordonnances which belonged to them jointly: those which tell to Half.
were iii the name of Denton and Hall, and tliey have been liquidated in their joint names.
The treasury of the United States has refused to pay. upon the acquittance of Hall alone, the bills drawn in his
name, and that of Denton. The acquittance of Denton has been required, or his declaration that he had no preten-
sions to the bills. Edward Hall, by an act executed on the 23d of July. 1805. before John Gill, notary at Baltimore,
has declared, that the ordonnances belonging in common to Nathan and Denton, have been divided between them:
that he. Hall, nor Donata Nathan, nor Joseph Nathan, have any pretensions to the ordonnances which are in the
hands of Christopher Denton, or of captain Timothy Wellman, Jr. or of his agent at Paris; that these ordonnances
are the property of the said Denton, alone, although payable to Nathan brotliers, Denton, and Hall. This declaia-
tion was fully sufficient no longer to make any procuration or acquaintance necessary from Hall, for the payment
of the 150.117 4-100 francs; but it was not available as to the interest of Nathan brothers.
On the other hand. Mr. O'Mealy has presented, in the name of Edward Hall, a petition, in which he announces
that Denton, now in England, refuses to make, in favor of Hall, the same declaration that Hall has made for him.
He complains that, in this way. Denton perpetuates the obstacle which prevents the payment to Hall, of the bills
drawn in their name; and he demands that the payment claimed by Denton, or in his name, may be suspended, un-
til he shall fulfil the reciprocal obligation, which Hall has already performed, by the act of July 23d. 1805.
Finally, one of the Nathans, now in Europe, refuses, it is said, to acknowledge that neither he or his brofiier
have any pretensions to this liquidation, although included in the decree which has fixed it. It appears that the
portion of the ordonnances which fell to the share of Natiian brothers, has not been included in the liquidation of the
American debts, owing, as it is said, to the circmstance, that the bearer of their papers did not arrive in France
til! a long time after the operations of this liquidation v. ere closed.
These observations, and the further informatim which the parties concerned may be able to furnish, n.ftijrd the
means of adjusting their respective rights.
37 tt *
286 ,,••>'•'<'/ FINANCE. [1808.
To the Congreas of the United States, the petition of Benjamin Stoddert and John Mason, trustees of Francis
Lewis Taney, respectfully showeth:
That the said Taney, formerly a merchant in Georgetown, being embarrassed in his affairs, in consequence of
the non-payment of large sums due him from the Government of France, did, on the 29th July, 1796, convey to your
petitioners, in trust, for the benefit of his creditors, all his said debts, and likewise a claim on Joseph Sands, an
American citizen, then resident in Paris.
That the creditors of Taney were principally those who had endorsed his bills and notes, or had become his bail
in suits to recover money borrowed, to enable him to make the shipments to France, from which his claims, thus
transferred to his trustees, arose.
That, soon after executing his trust deed, the said Taney embarked for France, to use his personal influence in
adjusting his affairs: for he calculated on a considerable surplus after paying off" his debts. But his trustees thought
it most prudent to place the power of receiving payment in other hands, and accordingly appointed Mr. Joseph Fen-
wick their attorney for this purpose, requesting him, however, to avail himself of Mr. Taney's services in ascertain-
ing the sums due.
That, about the year 1794, said Taney contracted with the officers of the French Government for the delivery of
a large quantity of leather, in France, and took into partnership with him, in the transaction. Comfort Sands, of New
York, and a Mr. Waldo, and these three appointed Josepn Sands, the son of Comfort Sands, their agent in
France for the delivery of the leather, and receipt of payment, and the said Comfort Sands advanced to Taney a
sum of money, equal probably to his proportion of the adventure.
That the French Government, not paying for the leather agreeable to contract, Comfort Sands brought suit in
Philadelphia, where Taney happened to be, for the recovery of the money he had advanced, the payment of which
Taney resisted, on the ground that Sands was to take his reimbursement, in the hands of his son, out of the money
arising from the leathei-. Bail was procured by your petitioners and others, who ultimately had to pay Comfort
Sands, on the suit, upwards of eighteen thousand dollars.
That, in the mean time, Taney had come to a settlement at Paiis, with Joseph Sands, by arbitration, and it was
awarded and acknowledged by Sands, on the 19th August, 17!t7, that there remained in his hands, flue to Taney,
31,G16 livres, 3 sous, 5 deniers, to be paid in specie; 39,458 livres 4 9 in Government protested bills, and livres
86,71)1 10 5, payable in the debt due from the French Government, and standing on the Government books in the
name of Joseph Sands.
A transfer was not made at the time of the debt, because (as it is presumed) on all such transfers about 5 per
cent, on the amount was required to be paid in specie to the officeis of the Government, and at this period, 5 per
cent, in specie amounted to as much as the maket value of the debt.
That, under the I^ouisiana convention, there was liquidated, in the name of Joseph Sands, upwards of 500,000
francs, no part of which was due to himself, as he was the mere agent of others, as is acknowledged by himself, by
accounts in the Treasury Department.
That bills have been paid at the treasury, drawn by our minister at Paris, for all of the debt in Joseph Sands'
name, except for about 1 19,854 livres, which is about the amount of the livres 86,761 14 5, Taney's part of the debt
on the Government books, in Sands' name, with the interest allowed on settlement under the Louisiana convention.
That, on the suggestion of Mr. Fenwick, the attorney of the trustees, as he informs them, the truth of which is
confirmed in a letter from Mr. M'Pherson at Paris, the attorney of Sands, to the Secretary of the Treasury, Gene-
ral Armstrong has sent bills for 119,854 trancs, drawn in the name of Joseph Sands, to our treasury, for the right-
ful owners.
That your petitioners entertain no doubt of being able to prove, before any competent tribunal, that they are the
righU'ul owners. That the plea set up by Joseph Sands against their claim, to wit: that, in 1798, he transferred to
James Swan, on Taney's order, the sum due to Taney, but in fact due to the trustees, is fallacious. That the said
Swan knew at the time, and more than a year before, that Taney had no control over the debt, and that, so early
as the 1st of August, 1797, several months before the pretended transfer to Swan, Joseph Sands must also have
known it, if neither from his lather, Taney himself, nor from Fenwick, the attorney of the trustees, from the cir-
cumstance of the deed itself from Taney, to his trustees, having been filed in the office of the American consul ge-
neral at Paris, for the information of all concerned. But, in truth, illegal and impotent as such a transfer from
Sands to Swan, on Taney's authority, in 1798, must appear, had such transfer been really made, your petitioners
have no doubt of being able to ascertain, if needful, that no such transfer was made, and that the whole debt, as
standing on the French Government books, as due to Joseph Sands, in 1797, when the settlement was made with
Taney, actually remained due until the final adjustment, under the Louisiana convention. It is a circumstance
conclusive against the said Swan, in this pretended transaction, to deprive your petitioners, and the creditors of
Taney, of theii- just claim, that, in 1804, he exhibited against Taney, before the commissioners under the Louisiana
convention, an account commencing before 1796, for a large sum, and actunlly got paid by bills drawn by our minis-
ter in favor of the cashier of the French Government, out of a debt liquidated under the convention, due to Taney,
in which account, thus exhibited by Swan, no credit is given for any transfer of debt by Joseph Sands, as will ap-
pear by reference to a true copy of the account in the Treasury Department.
Wherefore, your petiticmers respectfully pray, that Congress may be pleased to take such order in the business
as ill their wisdomlthey may deem most proper to procure a due investigation of the case, and to ensure justice to the
parties.
-Ind your petitioners will, as in duty bound, ever pray, &c.
BENJAMIN STODDERT,
JOHN MASON.
3/rtrf/{ 8, 1808.
1808.]
PUBLIC DEBT.
287
lOth Congress. ]
No. 282.
[1st Session.
Sir:
PUBLIC DEBT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, APRIL 14, 1808.
Treasury Department, Jipril 9, 1808.
I have the honor to transmit a statement of the public debt on the 1st days of January, 1791, to 1807, respec-
tively,Uogetlier with sundry explanatorystatements and notes, prepared in pursuance of the resolution of the House
•of Representatives, of the 8th of .lanuary, 1807.
The amount of the public debt of the United States, unprovided for, on the days abovementioned, respectively,
and also tlie estimated amount of tiie said debt on the 1st day of January, 1808, together with the progress and de-
crease of the same, during certain periods, will appear from the following table:
1st January,
1791,
1793,
1793,
1794,
1795,
1796,
1797,
1798,
1799,
1800,
1801,
1802,
1803.
1804,
1805,
1806,
1807,
1808,
Amount of debt.
$75,169,974 21
76,373,767 16
77,587,997 93
75,996,170 56
78,149.937 83
81,642,272 96
80,934,023 54
78,494,165 75
77,399,909 35
81,633,325 74
82,000,167 36
78,754,568 70
74,731,922 85
85,353,643 22
80,534,058 65
74,542,957 62
67,731,645 62
64,700,000 00
Years.
1803
1804-
Increase.
$2,418,023 72
5,646,102 40
4,600,258 01
10,621,720 37
_
Decrease.
1,591,827 37
4,242,363 61
7,268,244 51
20,653,643 22
During the first ten years of that peri9d, the debt has increased near seven millions of dollars. It has been dimi-
nished more than seventeen millions during the last seven years.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your most obedient servant,
-r,, TT ^, , c . , rr .^ ALBERT GALLATIN.
Ihe Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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B.
i Statement exhibiting the additiom and payments on account of the principal of the public debt of the United
States, from the 1st January, 1791, to the 3lst December, 1806.
1. Six per cent, and deferred stocks.
PAYMENTS ON ACCOUST OF PRINCIPAL.
Stock issued.
Increase.
Years.
Ueimbursement.
Paid for lands.
Purchased, paid
Total.
Decrease.
unredeemed
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commutation,
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1791
698,121 98
698,121
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1796
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1797
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3,695 99
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1798
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3,134 82
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1799
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1,963 25
2,814 29
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1800
760,650 13
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24,208 28
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4,380 34
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16,494 42
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1806
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12,316 97
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72,084 10
1,843,747 58
13,421,004
63
42,598,512 48
40,562,668 51
11,385,160 66
Statement B. — Continued.
II. Three per cent, slock.
PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT 01
PRINCIPAL.
Stock issued.
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Years.
Paid for lands.
Purchased, paid for
Total.
Decrease.
debts and commu-
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tation.
1791
262,234 92
262,234 92
3,183,288 68
2,921,053 76
1792
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94,843 28
94,843 28
14,504,297 88
14,409,454 60
1793
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135,208 14
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224,796 19
1794
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43,987 46
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3,083 83
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2,434 76
47,915 47
45,480 72
1797
2,599 21
619 65
3,218 86
7,468 48
4,249 56
1798
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12,824 29
1799
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49,780 59
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440 24
7,616 73
7,176 49
1801
5,088 90
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2,267 79
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1802
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4,622 61
2,494 51
1803
96 64
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497 06
400 42
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78 04
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78 04
333 63
255 59
1805
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47,177 36
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1806
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28,213 80
93 09
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28,120 71
Dolls.
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542,852 28
628,234 33
19,221,336 26
18,671,141 40
78,039 47
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PUBLIC DEBT.
295
RECAPITULATION OF STATEMENT B— UNFUNUEI) DEBT.
Unfunded debt on 1st January, 1791, as per statt'ineiit A, - - - - .
Increase to \st January, 1807, as per I his statement, viz.
$61,081,020 !)9
Funded — Interest on assumed debt, - - . .
ditto on States' balances,
Paid in specie — Interest on registered debt tor 1798,
Ditto on foreign officers' debt,
British debt by 0th article of treaty of 1794,
$863,007 77
562,813 14
7,405 07
22,438 04
2,004,000 00
1,425,881 21
2,093,903 71
Paid or funded to 1st January, 1807, as per this statement, viz.
4,119,784 93
$65,201,411 91
Funded — Loan office, final settlement, and other certificates.
Registered debt, --.-..
States" balances and interest.
Assumed debt, including interest, - - -
Paid in specie — Services and supplies, prior to 1789,
Registered debt, part of principal and interest, -
Foreign oflicers' debt,-
Br.tish debt, --...-
Beaumarciiais' claim, - . . .
Loan office, final settlement, and other certificates.
Unfunded debt on 1st January, 1807, as per statement A,
$29,202,090 19
10,004,243 01
4,221,100 80
18,271,814 74
274,371 50
72,320 30
192,430 05
2,064,000 00
41,119 75
87,008 60
01,819,848 74
3,331,202 80
05,151,111 54
$50,300 37
Statement B — Continued.
VI. Louisiana six per cent, and Jimerican claims assumed by the Louisiana Convention.
Years.
1803
1805
1806
Total,
Louisiana six per cent, incurred.
$11,250,000
$11,250,000
American claims assumed, &c.
Assumed.
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
Discharged.
$1,692,586 62
1,517,342 50
$3,209,929 13
GENERAL RECAPITULATION
Of Payments on account of, and of Additions to, the Public Debt.
In relation to the several species of Debt.
). Commutation of debts wliich made no alteration in the real amount.
Foreign Debt, viz:
Balance due on the French debt, funded at 5,i and 4i per cent, by wliich operation those
stocks were credited, - - - - - . - $2,024,900 00
Unfunded debt on 1st January, 1791, which was funded subsequent to that day, and prior to the
1st January, 1807, viz:
The total amount of unfunded debt, funded during that period, amounted, as per recapitula-
tion of No. 5 of this statement, to - - - - $01,819,848 74
From which deduct debts which had accrued subsequent to 1st January, 1791,
and included in that sum, and amounting, as per said recapitulation, to 1,425,881 21
60,39.3.967 53
$62,418,807 53
2. Actual Payments.
On foreign debt, (deducting 55 and 4§ per cent, stocks)
Six per cent, and deferred stocks,
Three per cent. . . _ .
Five and half per cent. - - . .
Eight per cent. - - - - -
Navy six per cent. . . . -
Temporary loans.
$17,038,632 47
13,421,004 63
628,234 33
1,848,900 00
119,300 00
711,700 00
10,370,595 50
Unfunded debt, including the American claims assumed by Louisiana convention, 6,541, 191 92
51,285,558 91
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[1808.
Debts contracted.
Foieian debt, viz:
Dutch loans. -
Interest for 1791, on Spanish debt,
$8,262,000 00
8.700 55
Six per cent, and deferred, being two-thirds of the interest accrued for the year
1791, on the assumed debt, and funded in said stocks.
Three per cent, viz:
One-third of the interest accrued for 1791, on the assumed debt, and
funded in said stock, - . - . 287,689 26
Interest accrued from 1791 to 1791 on States' balances, and funded in
said stock, ------ 562,813 44
8,270.700 55
575,378 51
Six per cent, stock credited in 1796, -----
Eight per cent, stock. ..-.-.
Navy six per cent, stock, -.-.-..
Temporary loans, -...-..
Unfunded debt, exclusive of American claims assumed by the Louisiana con-
vention, - - - - - - - 2,693,903 71
Debt contracted by the purchase of Louisiana, - - - - 15,000,000 00
• 850,502 70
80,000 00
6,481,700 00
711,700 00
10.376.595 56
II.
By years exclusive of commutation.
45,040,481 03
Principal of the debt on 1st January, 1791. as per statement A,
Debts contracted from 1st January. 1791, to 1st January, 1807, as per above,
Deduct actual payments during the same period, as per aboAe,
Principal of the debt on January, 1807, as per statement A.
$75,463,476 52
45,040,481 03
120,503,957 55
51,285,558 91
$69,218,398 64
c.
Stalemeni of the provision made before the first days of January, of the years 1791 — 1807, respectively, for the pay-
ment of the principal of the public debt, paid afterwards, andfor the payment of interest which accrued on that
debt subsequent to such days, respectively.
Provision made before the 1st January, 1791.
Cash in the hands of the commissioners at Anistei'dam on the 31st De-
cember, 1790, G. 1.115,751 10 8, at 40 cents.
Deduct interest which accrued on the Dutch loans to 31st December, 1790, and paid subsequent to
that day, -...-----
Provision made before the 1st January, 1792.
Cash in the hands of tliecommissiouers at Amsterdam, on the 31st
December, 1791, ----- 0.2,874,652 400
Ditto in the hands of C. J. M. De Wolf, - - - 717,765 17 14
$446,300 63
152.798 32
$293,502 31
3,592,418 1 14, at 40 cents, 1,436,967 24
Deduct interest accrued on 31st December, 1791, and paid subseouent to tiiat day, viz:
On the domestic funded debt, - . - - $175,915 30
Do unfunded debt, . - - . 158,803 59
Dutch Debt, - - ... - 245,623 67
, Bpaumarchais' claim, one year, . - - - 2,467 18
582,809 74
,157 50
1808.1 PUBLIC DEBT. 297
Provision made before the l.st Jamiary, 1793.
1. Cash in Hie hands of the comniissioners at Amstcrtlani on the
31st December, 179^, - - . . f/. l,8.'i-J,lrtr) 14. al 10 cents. $710,991 CR
2. Proceeds of 5,000 shares of the Bankof the United States, sold in 179ii, 1797, and 180:;^, and applied
to the re(lein|)tion of (he public debt and (lo\iiestie loans. - - - . 2,071,860 00
Deduct interest accrued to 31st December, I79-2, and paid subsequent to (iiat day, vi/.:
On the domestic funded debt, . - - . . $179.107 92
Do. uid'unded debt, ----- xh^wm :,:\
Dutch debt, ------- 31 1,S00 3.5
Temporary loans, ----.. ioo,725 41
Beaumarchais' claim, two years, ----- 1,931 3G
3,412,851 68
618,218 57
$2,764,036 11
Provision mode before ike \sl Jamtarn, 179!.
1. Cash in the hands (»f the connnissionersat Amstei(lam,on the 31st
December, 1793, - - - - - G. 819,190 4 12
Ditto in the hands of C. J. M. De Wolf, - - - 5,800 11 8
821,990 16 4
Ditto transferred in 1802, from Gov. Morris' account, being a balance
of 105,000 guilders, remitted for paying the interest on the debt due
foreign ofticers, - - ' ■ - - 41,787 10 8
866.778 6 12. at 40 cents, 3t(;,71I 33
2. Remittances paid at the treasury before 31st December, 1793, cre-
dited by the conunissioners in 1794, - - G. 100,000 00 00, at 40 cents, 40,000 00
3. Proceeds of 5,000 bank shares, as above, -....-- 2,671,860 00
Deduct interest accrued to 31st December, 1793, and paid subsequent to that day:
On the domestic funded debt, - - - . 43,334 31
Do. unfunded debt, - - . - 22,020 93
Dutch debt, - - _ - - _ 326,275 GO
Temporary loans, ------ 228, .'^05 33
Beaumarchais' claim, three years, . - . - 7,401 55
3,058,571 33
627,337 12
$2,431,234 21
Provision made before the first January. 1795.
1. Cash in the hands of the commissioners at Amsterdam, on the 31st
Decembei-, 1794, - - - - - G. 957,500 10 12
Ditto in the hands of C. . I. M. De Wolf, ■ - - 444 5 0
Ditto transferred in 1802, from Gov. Morris' account, as above. 41,787 10 8
999,732 6 4, at 40 cents, 399,892 92
2. Proceeds of 5, 000 bank shares, as above, ---.._ 2,671,86000
3, Excess of advances to commissioners of loans, on account of intei-est accruing on tiie domestic fund-
ed debt, beyond the amount demandable, - - - - - 14,713 92
3,080,466 84
Deduct iriterest accrued to 31st December, 1794, and paid subsequent to that day. viz:
On the domestic unfunded debt, . - . _ 15,073 54
Dutch debt, - •• - - - - 374,608 34
Temporary loans, ------ 88.666 67
Beaumarchais" claim, four years, - - . .. 9,868 73
488,817 28
$2,597,649 56
Provision made before tlte Is! January. 1790.
1. Remittances paid at the treasury in 1795, for the payment of the principal and interest of the Dutch debt cre-
dited by the commissioners at Amsterdam, in 1790.
Six per cent, stock puichased of tiie Baiik of the United States, and remitted for the payment of the orincipal
and interest of the Dutch debt, in 1795. " '
$040,000 six per cent, stock produced, - Guilders. 1,330,268 7
Whereof, credited in 1795, - - - - 1,058,043 5
272,225 2
, . At 40 cents, $108,890 04
Payments made at the freasuiy in 1795, for shipments credited in 1796, - 127 500 00
236,390 04
2. Six per cent, stock, afterwards transferred to the commissioners of the sinking fund.
The whole amount of six per cent, stock, purchased for remittance, was 000,000
Whereof was sold, - - - - - - - 640,000
The residue was returned to the treasury, and credited the commission-
ers of the sinking fund, in first quarter of 1800, ----- 20,00000
3. Pioceeds of 5,000 bank shares, ------ 2,671,860 00
2.928,250 04
298 FINANCE. [1808.
Deduct balances due the commissioners of Dutch loans, at Amster-
dam, -.--.- Guilders, 608,596 13 12
Do. do. at Antwerp, 2,873 8 6
611,470 2 2
Deduct amount transferred in 1802, from Governeur Morris' ac-
count, as above, -...-. 41,787 10 8
569,682 11 10
At 40 cents, 227,873 03
$2,700,377 01
Deduct interest accrued to 31st December, 1795, and paid subsequent to that day, viz:
On the domestic funded debt, .---.-. 47,847 28
Do. unfunded debt, -----.. 21,019 71
Dutch debt, ...-.-_.. 362,941 67
Temporary loans, ---.----. 136,333 34
Beaumarchais' claim, five years, ------- 12,335 90
580,477 90
$2,119,899 11
Provision made before the 1st January, 1797.
1. Remittances paid at the treasury before 31st December, 1796, credited by the commissioners in 1797.
In bills of exchange. Guilders, 316,816 68, at 40 cents, $126,726 52
£ sterling, 6,480 at par, 28,800 00
155,526 52
In shipments, ------- 28,260 00
183,786 52
Deduct remittances credited by the commissioners in 1796, paid at
the treasury in 1797, ----- 37,141 17
146,645 35
2. Six per cent, stock, afterwards tiansferred to the commissioners of the sinking fund, 20,000 00
3. Proceeds of 2,840 bank shares, ....... 1,591,86000
Deduct balances to the commissioners 31st December, 1796.
At Amsterdam, ----- Guilders, 5,814 15 12
At Antwerp, - - - - . - 47,216 14 6
1,758,505 35
53,031 10 2
Deduct amount transferred, in 1802, from Governeur Morris' ac-
count, as above, ------ 41,787 10 8
11,243 19 10
At 40 cents, 4,497 59
Deduct interest, accrued to 3Ist December, 1796, and paid subsequent to that day, vi/,:
On the domestic funded debt, --....- 79,205 38
Do. unfunded debt, - - - - . 23,572 32
Dutch debt, -------- 362,941 67
Temporary loans, - - - - - ■• - - 143,029 50
Beaumarchais' claim, six years, ----.. 14,803 10
1,754,007 76
623,551 97
$1,130,455 79
Provision made b^ore the 1st January, 1798.
1. Remittances in bills of exchange paid at the treasury, in 1797, credited by the commissioners
in 1798, ----.. Guilders, 692,500 00
Do. in shipments, do. ----- 127,631 11
820,131 11
Deduct remittances credited by them in 1797, paid at the treasury
in 1798, -----_. 125,054 10
695,077 01
-4t 40 cents, 278,030 82
2. Six per cent, stock, afterwards transferred to the commissioners of the sinking fund, 20,000 00
3. Proceeds of 2,200 bank shares, ---..- 1,287,000 00
4. Excess of advances to commissioners of loans, on account of interest accruing on
the funded debt, to 31st December, 1797, beyond the amount demandable, 4,871 35
Deduct balance due the commissioners at Amsterdam, 31&t De-
cember, 1797, ----- Guilders, 930,764 15 12
Deduct amount transferred in 1802, from Governeur Morris' ac-
count, as above, ------ 41,787 10 8
888,977 5 4
At 40 cents, 355,590 90
$1,234,311 -37
1808.] PUBLIC DEBT. 299
Deduct interest accrued to 31st December, 1797. and paid subsequent to that day. viz:
On the domestic unfunded debt. - - - - - . - $21,631 80
Dutch debt, ■----.-.. 339,608 34
Temporary loans, --------- 121,437 50
Beaumarchais' claim, seven years. .---.. 17.270 26
499,947 90
$734,363 37
Provision made before the 1st January, 1799.
I. Amount transferred, in 1802, from Governeur Morris' account, being (he balance of guilders, 105.000. remitted
for the payment of interest on the debt due to foreign officers. - Guilders, 41.787 10 8
Deduct balance due the commissioners at Amsterdam. 31st Decem-
ber, 1798, ------ Guilders. 33.129 15 2
Do. to C. J. M. De Wolf. - - - - - 35 14 o
33,165 9 2
8,622 1 6
At 40 cents. 3,448 83
2. Remittances in bills of exchange, paid at the treasury in 1798. credited by the commissioners
in 1799. - - ' - - - - Guilders, 600,000, at 40 cents. 240,000 00
3. Payments at the treasury before 31st December, 1798, for remittances which have been protested
for non-payment, and, on that day, not repaid into the treasury, - - - .. 11,100 00
4. Six per cent, stock, afterwards transferred to the commissioners of the sinking fund. - 20,000 00
.5. Proceeds of 2,200 bank shares, -....-.-- 1,287,00000
Deduct interest accrued 31st December, 1798, and paid subsequent to that day, viz:
On domestic funded debt, --..-- $65,525 88
Do. unfunded debt. - - . - . . 22,050 09
Dutch debt. --.--... 337,275 00
Temporary loans, -------- 108,200 00
Beaumarchais' claim, eight years, -..---- 19,737 44
1,561,548 83
552.788 41
$1,008,760 42
Provision made before the 1st Januai-y, 1800.
3. Cash in the hands of the commissioners at Amsterdam, on the 31st Decem-
ber, 1799, - - - - - - - - Giiilders. 3n,62l 1 15
Do. transferred from the account of Governeur Morris. - - - 41.787 10 8
383,408 12 7
At 40 cents, 153,363 45
Remittances paid at the treasury before 31st December, 1799, credited by the com-
missioners, in 1800, ------- Guilders, 840,000
Bills of exchange paid at the treasury before 31st December, 1799, which, having
been protested for non payment, were replaced, with damages, in bills credit-
ed by the commissioners in 1800, ------ 57,900
897,900
At 40 cents. 359,160 00
3. Payments at the treasury before 31st December, 1799. for remittances, which
have been protested for non-payment, and, on that day. not repaid into the
treasury. .----..- Guilders, 120,000
At 40 cents. 48,000 00
4. Six per cent, stock, afterwards transfei red to the commissioners of the sinking fund, - 20,000 00
5. Proceeds of 2,200 bank shares, -_-.---. 1,287,00000
Deduct interest, accrued to 31st December. 1799. and paid subsequent to that day, viz:
On the domestic funded debt, ------ $39,496 65
Do. unfunded debt. ------ 22,045 23
Dutch debt, 332,608 34
Temporary loans, - " - - - - - - - 108,200 00
Beaumarchais' claim, nine years, ------ 22,204 62
1,867,523 45
524,554 84
$1,342,968 61
Provision made before the 1st January, 1801.
\. Cash in the hands of commissioners at Amsterdam, on 3Ist Dec. 1800,
per statements, - - - - Guilders, 326,235 7 2
Ditto transferred from the account of Governeur Morris. - 41,787 10 8
368,022 17 10
Deduct balance due to De Wolf, at Antwerp. - - 387
367,635 17 10. at 40 cts. $147,054 35
300 FINANCE. [1808.
2. Remittances paid at the treasury before the 31st Dec. 1800, credited by
the commissioners in 1801, .... G. 541,36216
Deduct remittances credited by the commissioners in 1800, but not paid
at the treasury till 1801, - - - . 249,936 12
291,426 04, at40cts. $116,570 48
3. Payments at treasury, before 31st Dec. 1800, for remittances, ^vhich have been protested for non-
payment, and on that day not repaid into the treasury, .... 48,000 00
311,624 83
4. Proceeds of 2,200 shares of the Bank of the United States, - - . . 1,287,600 00
Deduct interest accrued on 31st Dec. 1800, and paid subsequent to that day, viz:
On the domestic funded debt, . . . . . $114,156 13
Dutch debt, ....... 316,941 66
Temporary loans, - - - - - - 96,200 00
Registered debt, payable by Simpson, _ . . . 9,371 75
Beaumarchais" claim, ten years, - ..... 24,671 85
1,599,224 83
561,341 39
$1,037,883 44
Provision made before the Isl January, 1802.
Provision as per statement A, of report of commissioners of sinking fund, of 3d Feb- 1804, - 1,085,907 60
Proceeds of bank shares, sold in 1802, and applied to payment of debt, - - - 1,287,600 00
Deduct interest accrued on that day, and paid afterwards, viz: ^^
On Dutch debt, .... . _ 297,608 27
Temporary loans, " . " - - - - 83,325 00
Registered debt, payable by Simpson, .... 7,371 75
Beaumarchais' claim, eleven years, .... 27,139 03
$2,373,507 60
415,444 05
$1,958,063 55
Provision made before (he Isl January, 1803.
Provision as per statement F, of report of commissioners of sinking fund, of 3d Feb. 1804, - 2,656,933 08
Deduct interest accrued on that day, and paid afterwards, viz:
On Dutch debt, ...... 261,941 66
Teniporaiy loans, - - - - - - 38,750 00
Registered debt, ..... 3^871 75
Beaumarchais' claim, twelve years, .... 29 606 22
■ 334,169 63
$2,322,763 45
Provision made before the 1st Jamiary, 1804.
Provision as per statement B, of report of commissioners of sinking fund, of Feb. 5, 1805, . 1,349.136 51
Deduct interest accrued on that day, and paid afterwards, viz: '
On Dutcii debt, - . . - . . 184,178 27
Tempoiary loans, - - - . ' . .. 33,343 68
Registered debt, ...... 3 gyj 75
Beaumarchais' claim. ...... 32073 40
Louisiana stock, ■-.... 22'l91 75
275,658 85
1,073,477 66
Provision made before the 1st January, 1805.
Provision as per statement B, of report of commissioners of sinking fund, of Feb. 5. 1806, - 3,316,975 14
Deduct interest accrued on that day, and paid afterwards, viz:
On Dutch debt, ...... 137,36333
Temporary loans, ...... 25^607 62
Registered debt, ...... 3^871 75
Beaumarchais' claim. ...... 3454059
Louisiana debt, - ,- ... . . 337'500 00
538,883 29
1,778,091 85
Provision made before the 1st January, 1806.
Provision as per statement B, of report of commissioners of sinking fund of Feb. 5. 1807, - 1.617,475 89
Deduct interest accrued on that day, and paid afterwaids, viz:
On Dutch debt, - - - . . ... 88,933 33
Registered debt, - - - . . . . 3^871 75
Beaumarchais' claim, - - . . _ . j ■ . 37 007 77
Louisiana debt, --.... 337'350 00
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467,162 85
$1,180,313 04
1808.] BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. 301
Provision made before the \st January, 1807.
Provision as per statement B, of report of the commissioners of the sinking fiuul of 5th Feli. 1808. $1,880,358 10
Deduct interest accrued on that day, and paid afterwards, vi/.:
On Dutch debt, - - - - - - . 58.533.'!.'?
Registered debt, ------- 3,871 75
Louisiana debt, ----.-. 337,200 eo
399,605 08
$1,486,753 0'2
10th Congress.] No. 283. [1st Session.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE. O.N THE 20tH OF APRIL, 1808.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of Jimerica, in Congress assembled, the me-
morial of the stockholders of the Bank of the United States respectfully showeth:
That, by an act of Congress, passed on the 25tli of February, 1791, the subscribers to the capital stock of the
Bank of the United States, their successors and assigns, were incorporated for a term of years, whicli will expire
on the fourth day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.
That, contemplating the extensive operations of the bank, the intimate connexion of the institution with the pub-
lic credit and finances, and the dispersed and distant residence of many of the stockholders, your memorialists
deem it a duty to the Government, and to the commercial world, as well as to themselves, to submit, at this period,
to the Legislative consideration, the expediency of protracting the duration of their charter. Without an early as-
surance upon tiiis subject, every motive of prudence and justice will enforce the adoption of adequate measures, to
prevent the dangers and mischiefs of a sudden dissolution of the corporation. The different branches, as well as the
principal bank, must immediately co-operate in those measures. The facilities now enjoyed for the collection of the
revenue, and the payment of the public debts or engagements, will be, unavoidably, impaired. And it will readily
be perceived, that the activity of a capital, amounting to ten millions of dollars, cannot possibly cease, without pro-
ducinggreat disappointment and embarrassment in the trade and commerce of the Union.
That, while your memorialists use the precaution of the present address, they reflect, with pleasure, upon the
honorable claim to the patronage of the Govennient, founded upon the public services which the institution has al-
ready performed: Thus,
It has enriched the treasury, by the share which the Government subscribed to its capital stock: for the sub-
scription was made through the medium of a loan from the bank itself, (obtained at an annual interest less than the
amount of the annual dividend) and when a sale of stock was effected, the profit realised by the (Toveriiment ex-
ceeded a sum of six hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
It has aided the Government to maintain inviolate the public faith and credit, both at home and abroad: for, it
has, on various applications, advanced to the amount of many millions of dollars, (at an interest sometimes of six,
and sometimes at five per cent.,) in anticipation of the public revenue.
It has enabled the Government to collect its revenue, and to perform its pecuniary engagements, with ease, eco-
nomy, and security: for offices of Discount and Deposite have been established in every eligible position: not always
for the general emolument of the institution, but. sometimes, (on the suggestion of the Secretary of tlie Tieasury)
for the peculiar accommodation of the public. The great mass of revenue has been thus carefully collected, and
the interest of the public debt has been punctually paid; while, with equal promptitude, the public money has been
transferreil from the bank to the offices, or from one office to another, in such proportions, and at siith times, as the
arrangements of the Government required. And these operations (manifestly hazardous, inconvenient, and expen-
sive) have, hitherto, been performed upon the responsibility of the institution, without a pecuniary compensation or
charge.
'I hat your memorialists, indulging in this retrospect, cannot be insensible to the advantages whicli they, also,
have derived from a fiscal intercourse between the Government and the bank. It is not. howe\er, the amount of
the public deposite that has essentially contributed to those advantages: for, the amountof the deposite so fiuctuates,
is liable to such changes of place, and. in its transfer, is attended with so much care and cost, that it can hardly be
regarded as a profitable item in the estimates of a discount day. Nor are the advantages of public patronage dis-
cernible in the emoluments arising from the general business of the bank: for its dividends have always been mo-
derate, (frequently less, and seldom more, than eight per cent, per annum) and u■^ualiy inferior to the dividends of
similar establishments. But your memorialists cheerfully acknowledge, that the confidence of the Government,
founded upon a constant knowledge of the iriterior management and condition of the bank, has attracted the confi-
dence of Europe, as well as of America, towards the institution: has conferred upon it a character of dignity and
stability: and has enabled its directors to set an example of prudence, candor, and impartiality, honorable to them-
selves, and beneficial to the community.
That your memorialists presume not to enlarge upon the national policy of their institution, either with a view ro
a continuance of the blessings of peace, or to the possible vicissitude and exigence of war. The officers of state can
best represent the public uses of a bank, upon extraordinary as ^^ell as ordinary occasions: and the wisdom of the
Legislature will, doubtless, embrace, in its decisions, all the considerations of present convenience and future
safety. But. at a crisis of some apprehension and alarm, your memorialists respectfully accomptany the expression
ol^ a cordial attachment to the honor, tranquillity, and happiness, of their country, with an assurance that the Govern-
ment may confidently rely, in every emergency, upon the prompt and legitimate aid of the instituticui.
That, under these impressions, and with these dispositions, your memorialists solicit a renewal of their charter,
for an additional term of years; and they are persuaded that the reasons which have been assigned will induce the
Le.^slature to nsake an early and a favorable decision upon the subject.
Signed by order and on behalf of the general meeting of die stockholders of the Bank of the United States.
SAMUEL BRECK, Chairman.
Attest,
Paschall Hollingsworth, Secretary.
Philadelphia, January 6th, 1807.
[Note. — For report of the Secretary of the Tieasury, see No. 298.]
59 tt
302 FINANCE. [1808.
10th Congress.] No. 284. [1st Sessiow.
MINT.
COMMUNICATBD TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, APRIL 25, 1808.
Treasury Department, April 23, 1808.
Sir:
I have the honor to transmit, herewith, a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury, accompanied with sundry
statements, which have been prepared in obedience to the seventh section of the act, entitled " An act establishing
a mint, and regulating the coins of the United States," passed on the 2d of April, 1792.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully? sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, April 23, 1808.
Sir:
The statements marked A, B, and C, which accompany this letter, have been prepared pursuant to the
seventh section of an act of Congress, of the 2d of April, 1792, entitled '[' An act establishmg a mint, and regulating
the coins of the United .States." They contain all the information relative to the transactions of the mint, which
the settlements made at the treasury enable me to give.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
G. DUVALL.
Albert Gallatin, Esq. ^
1808.]
THE MINT.
303
Statement exhibiting the balance of gold and silver remaining in the hands of the officers qf the mint on the 3lst
December, 1806; the amount of deposiles from 1st January to the 31.s/ December, 1807; the different species qf
coins made and paid on account of deposit es; allowances for wastage, and the balance remaining in the hands
of the officers of the mint on the said 31st December, 1807, to be accounted for on a future settlement.
Balance of gold bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the officers of the
mint on the 31st December, 1806, ------
Gold bullion deposited from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1807,
Amount paid on account of deposites of gold, from the 1st January to the
31st December, 1807, -------
Add balance of gold coins in the hands of the treasurer of the mint, on the
31st December, 1807, -------
Deduct this sum, being a balance of gold coins remaining in the Bank of the
United States, on the 31st December, 180G, - - 958 06 0
Also, this sum, being so much of warrant No. 8,906, issued to cover
wastage in the coinage of gold during the year 1806, - 1,000 36 5
Gold coins made at tiie mint, from the 1st January to the 31st December,
1807, viz: half eagles, 81,093; quarter eagles, 6,81-2; weight and value, -
Balance of gold bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on the 31st
December, 1807, --------
Profit and loss for this sum, allowed for wastage in the coinage of gold from
die 1st January to the 31st December, 1807, - - - .
As above.
Balance of silver bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on the 31st
December, 1806, - -
Silver bullion deposited from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1807, -
Amount paitl on account of deposites of silver, from the 1st January to the
31st December, 1807, - - -
Add balance of silver coins in the Bank of the United States on the 31st
December, 1807, --------
Deduct this sum, being a balance of silver coins remaining in tiie Bank of
the United States on the 31st December, 1806. - - 17
Also, this sum. being so much of warrant No. 8,906, issued to cover
wastage in the coinage of silver, during the year 1806, - 1,721 49
Silver coins made at the mint, from 1st January to 3lst December, 1807, viz:
half dollars, 1.051,576: quarter dollars, 2-20,643, and dimes, 165,000
weight and value, --------
Balance of silver bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on the 31st
December, 1807, - - - - -
Profit and loss fortius sum, allowed for wastage in the coinage of silver, from
the 1st Janiary to the 31st December, 1807, - . . .
As above.
Ounces. Dwt. Gr.
1,822 9 13
23,533 3 14
25.355 13
24,609 1 21
669 5 11
77 5 19
25,355 13
Dollars. Cts. M.
69,698 7 1
613,400 15 0
693,099 2 1
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32,398 52 5
418,367 41 0
450,765 93 5
403,510 4 5
35,943 38 0
439,453 42 5
1 ,958 42 5
437,495 0 0
11,896 90 0
1,374 3 5
450,765 93 5
80,420 57 0
707,769 98 5
/88,190 55 5
Comptroller's Office, April 21, 1808.
ANDREW ROSS, Clerk.
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THE MINT.
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Summary statement exhibit in fr the value of coins made at the mint; the amount of dishiirsements on accomit of the
establishment; the amount alloivedfor waslage; the amount retahml of deposit es; and the amount gained on the
coinage of copper^ from the commencement of the institution to the 2\'st December, 1807.
Value of sold, silver, and copper coins made at the mint, to 31st December, 1806,
Do. of gold coins made from 1st Jaimary, to 31st December, 1807, per state-
ment A, -- - --
Do. of silver coins do. do. do. do.
Do. of copper coins, do. do. do. B,
Total value of gold, silver, and copper coins,
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to the 31st December, 1806,
per account rendered, ........
Add amount gained on the coinage of copper, to the same period.
From the above deduct amount wastage on gold and silver coinage, to same period,
Add amount retained from deposites, . - - . .
Add amount disbursed, on account of the establishment, from the 1st January to
31st December, 1807, - -
Add amount of wastage on gold and silver coinage, to 3 1st December, 1806, as above.
Do. do. do. from 1st January to 31st Dec. 1807,
From the above deduct amount retained from deposites, to 31st Decem-
ber, 1806, - - - - - . - $3,110 59
Also, amount retained from deposites, from the 1st January to 31st De-
cember, 1807, - - - - - - 384 275
Deduct amount gained on the coinage of copper, from the connnencement of the
institution to the 31st December, 1807, per statement herewith, marked B,
Nett amount chargeable to the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, from the com-
mencement of the institution to the 31st December, 1807, including the cost of
lots, buildings, machinery, &c. - - - . .
$437,495 00
597,448 75
9,052 21
$5,437,657 73
1,043,995 96
$6,481,653 68
282,600 67
31,092 57
313,693 24
21,549 33
292,143 91
3,110 59
21,549 33
3,567 51
25,116 84
3,494 86.5
Comptroller's Office, ^pril23, 1808.
295,254 50
22,017 33
21,621 97i
338,893 79^
33,763 37
$305,130 42^
ANDREW ROSS, Clerk.
306
FINANCE.
[1808.
10th Congress.]
No. 285.
[2d Session.
PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, NOVEMBER 21, 1808.
To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, the petition
of the subscribers, twine and line manitfactiirers, inhabitants of the district of Massachusetts, humbly sfiows:
That they are enabled to manufacture an ample sufficiency of twine and lines, of every description, and of the
first quality, for the supply of the United States, and as cheap as they can be imported; but that foreign articles of
this description are attainable at such extensive credit, as the infancy of such an establishment, in this country, will
not admit of. That the same impediment will always operate in bar of such an establishment, unless the fostering
hand of Government can be extended in aid of the exertions of the manufacturers of our country.
Your petitioners, therefore, pray, that, whenever the wisdom of Congress shall judge it expedient to repeal the
present existing non-importation law, that an increase of duties may be laid on twine and lines, imported into the
United States from foreign countries, so that the manufacturers of this country may be placed on such a footing of
preference, or at least ot equality, as may encourage tlieir progress.
Your petitioners are by no means desirous of obtaining the prayer of their petition, by any means, or on any
terms, which might operate against the interests of the purchasers and users of their manufactures; and only pray,
therefor, witii such provisos as may secure the purchasers of their manufactures against the impositions and unjust
exactions to which they might otherwise be liable from the manufacturers. And, as in duty bound, will pray.
Petitioners' Names.
Places of abode.
Quantity of articles which each can
manufacture annually.
Dozens of Lines.
Pounds of Twine.
Nathan Bacon,
Josiah Dunham,
Alexander Geddes, -
Samuel Robbins, jun.
James Fisher,
William Chisholm, . - -
Edward Tuttle,
Matthew Vincent,
James J. Moody,
Joseph Wilson,
Boston, - . - .
Boston, - - - -
Charlestown,
Plymouth, - - - -
Salem, - - . .
Salem, - - . .
Salem, - . - -
Salem, - . . .
Salem, - . - -
Beverly, - - - .
1,000
800
600
500
500
1,000
200
200
100
200
2,000
2,000
3,000
2.000
3,000
6,000
500
5,000
3,000
3,000
Whole amount.
46,000
27,500
Note. — Massachusetts district probably uses three thousand doz-on lines and ten thousand dozen twine; equal
to about one hundred thousand pounds weight: which is annually consumed in the United States.
Of tiie lines, Massachusetts probably uses three-fourths of all that is wanted in the United States.
This branch of business would give employ to upwards of one thousand persons, and independence to our coun-
try, in one respect.
The lines being manufactured from hemp, the twine from flax will be of some advantage to the agriculturist,
and promote the raising of those highly important articles here.
10, Ii Congress.]
No. 286.
[2d Session.
REVENUE CUTTERS.
communicated to the house of REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 2, 1808.
Treasury Department, November 29, 1808.
Sir:
1 had the honor to receive your letter of the 22d instant, respecting the proposed increase of the cutter esta-
blishment.
[ think' that, solely with a view to the execution of the ordinary revenue laws, three additional cutters would be
sufficient, vi/,: one for the District of Maine, one for Rhode Island and the southern coast of Massachusetts, and
one for Ocracock, in North Carolina. The vessel which has been employed for ten years, as a revenue boat, in the
last place, is necessarily, fr(un the nature of the adjacent waters, and of the service she must perform, of a size near-
ly equal to that of some of the cutters; and so far as relates to that port, the change would be only nominal; but it is
desirable, in order that a commission may be given to the captain and mates, the vessel being often obliged to be at
sea.
But, for (he purpose of carrying into effiict laws which prohibit exportation and restrain importations, more effi-
cient means must be used than aie now authorized. And amongst these an increase of revenue cutters is neces-
sary, in addition to the assistance of gun boats, which are better calculated as a stationarv force, and for the purpose
of stopping, in certain places, than of pursuing, vessels. We want small fast sailing vessels, ten of which will require
a less number of men than the smallest frigate, and will cover much more ground. For you will be pleased to ob-
serve, that there are but six vessels belonging to the navy, under the size offrigates; and that number is inadequate
to the extent of coast, and number of harbors to be watched. An easy draught of water is also a material considera-
1808.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. 301
tion. But it seems to me that it cannot be doubted, tliat, if all tlie navy was employed in that service, they are not
sufficient, in point of number, for the object, and that ten or twelve small vessels, in addition, will form a very useful
appendage. I propose that they should be revenue cutters, because, in time of peace, and when employed solely in
carrying the laws into eft'ect, they will be under the control of the collectors; which, in relation to tliat object, is
preferable; and because, in case of war, they misht, according to the existing laws, be placed under the diiection of
the Navy Department. Their si/.e would vary (rum 70 to 130 tons; they would carry Ironi six to ten four-pounders,
or, if they can be procured, twelve-pounder carronades; and be manned with from fifteen to thirty men each, which
is amply sufficient for the object in view.
The expense of building such vessels, coppered and completely fitted for sea, will be, exclusively of the guns,
from eigiit to twelve thousand ilollars. The expense of keeping them in service must depend on the wages ot sea-
men. Supposing these at fifteen dollars a month, the annual expense of each vessel may, iin an average, be estimated
as follows:
Pay of one captain anil three mates, - - . . . $1,6-20 00
Pay of twenty seamen, at fifteen dollars, ----- 3, GOO 00
Rations, estimated at twenty-five cents, ".'""" 2,640 00
Repairs and contingencies of every description, - - .. - 1.140 00
$9,000 00
The cost of twelve vessels would, therefore, on an average, be 120,000 dollars; and tlieir annual support 108,000
dollars. I must add, that this estimate is predicated on a supposition that we would increase the force of these new
cutters beyond what has heretofore been usual: for the anrmal maintenance of tiiose now in service does not cost
more than six thousand dollars each. Nor must the proposed expense be considered as altogether additional: for
we would then be enabled to substitute tiie new cutters to a number of armed revenue boats, which have, this year,
under existing circumstances, been authori/.ed in many instances, in addition to those usually employed.
No other appropriation is re(|uisite than one similar to that made by the i>~lh section of the collection law of
March 2, 1799. But, if thought preferable, the expense may be paid from nmneys in the treasury. The form is im-
material, and it is a mere matter of form.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, yours, &c.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Thomas Newton, Esq. Chairman of the Committee of Commerce and Maniifuctures.
10th Congress.] No. 287. [2d Session.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, DECEMBER 16, 1808.
In obedience to the directionsof the act supplementry to the act, entitled " An act to establisli the Treasury Depart-
ment," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following report and estimates:
The nett revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage, which accrued during the year
1806, amounted to ----------- $16,615,430
And that which accrued during the year 1807 amounted, as will appear by the statement A, to - 16,059,924
The same revenue, after deducting that portion which arose from the duty on salt, and trom the ad-
ditional duties constituting the Mediterranean fund, amounted, during the year 1806, to - - 14,848,784
And (luring the year 1807, to - - - - - - - " . " " 14,375,855
But it is ascertained that the nett revenue which accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1808, did not
exceed eight millions of dollars, and is daily decreasing.
The statement B exhibits in detail tiie several species of merchandise, and other sources, from which that revenue
was collected during the year 1807.
It appears, by the statement C. that the sales of the public lands have, during the year endin"; the 30th Septem-
ber, 1808, amounted to about 200,000 acres; and tiie payments by purchasers to near 550,000 dollars. The proceeds
of sales in the Mississippi territory, being, after deducting the surveying and other incidental expenses, appropria-
ted, in the first place, to the payment of a sum of 1,250,000 dollars, to the State of Georgia, are distinctly stated.
It appears, by the statement D, that the payments on account of the principal of the public debt have, during
the same period, amounted to only 2,335,000 dollars- Jiut the payments trom the treasury, lor the annual reim-
bursement of the six per cent, and deferred stocks, and for the final reimbursement of the W per cent, stock, will (exclu-
sively ot a sum of 730,000 dollars, already in the hands of the Treasurer, as agent for the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund) amount, during the last quarter of this year, to 5,376,000 dollars: making the total of public debt
reimbuWd, from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 1st of January, 1809, about thirty three millions six hundred thou-
sand dollars, exclusive of more than six millions, paid during the same period, in conformity with the provisions of
the treaty and convention with Great Britain, and of the Louisiana convention.
The public debt will, on the 1st day of January, 1809, amount to 56,647,663 dollars; consisting of the following
items:
Old six per cent, stock, nominal amount $20,706,603 22, unredeemed - - - $11,919,877 57
Deferred stock, nominal amount $ 11,717,476 92, unredeemed - . . - - 9,386,627 08
New six per cent, stock, exchanged at par for old six and deferred, --.--" 5,993,343 50
New six per cent, stock, arising trom conversion of three per cent, stock, at 65 new six, for 100 three
per cent, stock, -....--- . - . - 1.859,770 70
1796 six per cent, stock, -------- - - 80.000 00
Louisiana do. 11.250,000 00
Total six per cent, stock, - - - - $ 40,489,618 85
Three per cent, stock, - - .. - 16,158,044,48
$56,647,663 27
308 -^
^; FINANCE. [1808.
The interest on the whole debt, and the annual reimbursement on the six per cent, and deferred stocks, will,
for the ensuing year, amount to 4,226,000 dollars, leaving, in order to complete the annual appropriation of 8,000,000
dollars, a sum of 3,774,000 dollars, applicable to the reimbursement ot the new exchanged six per cent, stock.
The whole of that and of the other new six per cent., arising from the conversion of three per cent, stockj amount-
ing together to 7,853,000 dollars, would thus be reimbursed within two years. And after the 1st day ot January,
1811, the whole annual amount payable on account of interest and annual reimbursement, could not, during the
seven ensuing years, exceed 3,756,000 doljars. But, under existing circumstanceSj it is believed that the reimburse-
ment of that new six per cent, stock will be nominal, and must be effected by incurring a new debt, to an equal
amount.
The actual receipts into the treasury, during the year ending on the 30th September, 1808, as they principally
arose from the revenue accrued during the preceding year, (and the payments on account of drawback having been
diminished by the embargo,) have been greater than those of any preceding year, and amounted to $ 17,952,419 90
And the specie in the treasury, on the 1st October, 1807, amounted to - - - 8,529,573 08
Making, together, - - - - - - $26,481,992 98
The disbursements, during the same period, have amounted to $12,635,275 46; consisting of the following items:
Civil department, and miscellaneous expenses, - - - $1,258,967 18
Foreign intercourse, and payment of American claims, assumed by the Louisiana
convention, - - :.-.." ' " " '106,499 37
Military and Indian departments, including fortifications and the expenses of the
new army, - - - - - - - - 3,023,759 55
Naval department, including the appropriation of $677,064 47, to cover the deficit
of the preceding year, - - - - - • 2,257,064 47
Public debt, principal and interest, (the greater part of the payments f'lr the year
1808 falling, as already stated, in the last quarter) have amounted only to - 5,688.984 89
'■ 12,635,275 46
Leaving a balance in the treasury, on the 30th September, 1808, of - - - 13,846,717 52
$26,481,992 98
The cash in the hands of collectors and receivers, and the outstanding revenue bonds, which will almost al-
togetiier fall due prior to the first of January, 1810, may, after deducting the debentures yet unpaid, and the ex-
penses of collection, be estimated to have amounted, on the 30th September, 1808, to - - $10,500,000
Making, together with the balance in the Treasury on that day, of - - - 13,846,000
An aggregate of - - • - - - - . ■ $34,346,000
Although the expenses ofthe present quarter cannot at present be precisely ascertained, they will not,
including the reimbursement of 5,376,000 dol lars, on account of the principal of the public debt, exceed 8,346,000
Leaving, on the 1st day of J.anuary, 1809, a sum of - . . . $16,000,000
Sixteen millions of dollars, in cash or bonds, payable during the year 1809, and applicable to the expenses of that
year. It is presumed that the receipts arising from importations and payments for lands, subsequent to the 30th
September, 1808, will not be greater than the deductions on account of bad debts, and ofthe extension of credit on
certain articles.
The expenses of the year 1809 would, according to the appropriations already made, and to tiie usual annual
estimates, amount to thirteen millions of dollars, consisting of the following items:
1. Civillist and miscellaneous expenses, - - - - ... $900,000
2. Foreign intercourse. ' . " " " ' ' " " " 200,000
3. Grants by Congress, and other miscellaneous unforeseen demands, - - - . 150,000
4. Military and Indian departments, - - - - ... 2,736,000
5. Naval department, " . " ' " ' ' " " " 1,014,000
6. Annual appropriation for the public debt, . - - - . . 8,000,000
$13,000,000
Leaving a surplus of only three millions of dollars for defraying all the expenses for fortifications, military stores,
increase of llie army and navy, or otherwise incident to a state of actual war, or of preparations for war.
The annual appropriation on account ofthe public debt, amounting to eight millions, and the interest lor the year
1^09, being less than throe millions of dollars, an authority to borrow five millions would only create a new debt
equal to the prii.ciixil of old debt reimbursed during that year, and appears sufficient to provide for any deficiency
arising from extraordinary expenses which may be thus authorizA'd by Congress.
It thus appears, that, notwithstanding the general warfare of the belligerent Poweis against neutral nations, and
the consequent suspension of commeice which took place In the latter enti of the year 1807, and notv/ithstanding the
increased rate of expenditure naturally arising from that state of things, the ordinary revenue will iiave been suffi-
cient to defray all the expenses of the years 1808 and 1809, Including, for 1808, a j-eimbursement of debt exceeding
six millions of dollars, and without making any addition to that debt in 1809. The measures necessary to be adopted,
iu order to make a timely provision for the service of the ensuing years, depend on the course which the United
States will pursue in relation to foreign aggressions. And tiiat being yet unascertained, it becomes necessary to
examine the several alternatives lef\ to the choice of Congress.
Either the navigation ofthe ocean will be abandoned by the United States, or it will be resumed.
The first supposition is that of a continuance of the embargo of the vessels of the United St.atcs, and admits of
two alternatives:
1. Kitlier a provision, generally forbidding cxportations, may continue to make part ofthe system, in wliicli case
iinpoLtations, whether expressly interdicted or not, must, for want of means of payment, be also discontinued.
2. Or exportatious aiul corresponding importations may be peimitted in foreign vessels.
The second supjiosition also oifers two, and only two alternatives. It may, indeed, be admitted, that the decrees
of France can be enioiced only in her own territories, and iu those of her allies; diat. however efiicient in preventing
any commeice between tlie United States and herself, those decrees cannot materially affect that between her
enemies and tiie United States; and may. therefore, in that respect, be disregarded. But Great Biitain having the
means of enforcing her orders on the ocean, the navigation of that element cannot be resumed without encountering
those orders; and they must either be submitted to or resisted. There can be no middle way between the two courses.
3. Either America must accept the portion of commerce allotted to her by the British edicts, and abandon all
that is forbidden — and it is not aiaterial whether this be done by legal provisions, limiting the commerce of the
United States to the permitted places — or by acquiescing in the capture of vessels stepping beyond the prescribed
bounds.
4. Or the nation must oppose force to the execution of the orders of England; and this, however done, and by
whatever name called, will be war.
1808.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. . g(]9
Of those four alternatives, the second and third differneitlierin principle nor in their effect on the revenue. As both
plans consist in permitting partial exportations and inipnrtations, it must be acknowledged that, objectionable as
that course maybe in other respects, if considered merely in relation to the fiscal concerns of the Union, it will, for the
moment, be attended with less difficulties than either the present system or war. For, however narrow the limits
to which, on that plan, the exportations and impnrtations of the United States may be reduced, yet theie will still
be some commerce, and some revenue arising from commerce. And, as in pursuing th;it humble path, means of
defence will becj)me unnecessary, as there w'dl be no occasion for either an army or a navy, it is believetl that there
would be no difficulty in reducing the public expenditures to a rate correspimding with the fragments of impost which
might still be collected. If that course be adopted, no other provision seems nece-s:iiy than an immediate reduction
of expenses.
Tlie system now in force, and war, however dissimilar in some respects, are ijoth considered as resistance. Nor
is it believed that their effect on national wealth and public revenue would be materially different. In either case,
a portion, and a portion {)nly. of the national industry and capital, heretofore emi)loyed in tlie production, transpor-
tation, and exchange of agricultural products, or in the foreign carrying trade, can immediately be diverted toother
objects. In case of a continuance oi'the embargo aiid non-exportation, either a less quantity of commodities must
be produced, or a portion will accumulate until the freedom of commerce shall be restored. In case of v.ar, that
surplus will be exported; and altliDUgh a ji;ut nuist be lost by capture, a portion of the returns will be received. If
the embargo and suspension of commerce sliall be continued, the revenue arisiiig from connnerce will, in a short
time, entirely disappear. In case of war, some part of that revenue will remain; but it will be absorbed by the in-
crease of public exjtenditure. In either case, new resources, to an amfMuit yet unascertained, must be resorted to.
But the assertion that that amount will be nearly the same, in either of the two alternatives of embargo or war, is
correct only on the supposition that the embargo and non-exportation are, after a certain time, to be superseded by
war, unless foreign aggression shall cease: and that rendering therefore preparations for war necessary, they require
a rate of expenditure tar beyond that of a peace establishment.
If, however, the embargo atid non-inteicourse are to have equal continuance with the belligerent edicts, indefi-
nite as that is: if it be determined to lely exclusively on that measure, and, at all events, not to risk a war on
account of those aggressions; preparations for war will become useless, and the extraordinary expenses need not be
incurred. In that case, the expenditure for the year 1809 ought not to exceed the sum of thirteen millions of dol-
lars, which, as has been stated, is requisite for the support of the preserit establishment. And this would leave for
the service of the year 1810, the above mentioned surplus of three millions, and the proposed loan of five millions,
which, together, would be sufficient to defray the peace establishment, and to pay the interest on the public debt
during that year. Thus two years more would be pi'ovided for, without either increasing the public deijt or laying
any new taxes. It is certainly only with a view to war, either immediate or contemplated, that it will become
necessary to resort, at least to any considerable extent, to extraordinary sources of supply.
Legitimate resources can be derivetl only from loans or taxes: and the leasons which induce a belief that loans
should be principally relied on in case of war, weie stated in the annual report of last year. That opinion has been
corroborated by every subsequent view which has been taken of the subject, as well as by the present situation of the
country- The embargo has brought into, an(l kept in the United States, almost all the iioating property of the
nation. And whilst the depreciated value of domestic products increases the difficulty of raising a considerable
rvenue by internal taxes, at no former time has there been so much specie, so much redundant unemployed capital,
in the country. The high price of public stocks, and, indeed, of all species of stocks, the reduction of the public
debt, the unimpaired credit of the General Goveiiiment, and the large amount of existing bank stock in the United
States, leave no doubt of the practicability of obtaining the necessary loans on reasonable terms.
The geographical situation of the United States, their.history since the Revolution, and, above all, present events,
remove eveiy apprehension of licquent vvais. It may, therefore, be confidently expected, that a revenue derived
solely fiom duties on importations, though necessarily impaired by war, will always be amply sufficient, during
long intervals of peace, not only to defray current expenses, but also to reimburse "the debt contracted tluring the
few periods of war.
No internal taxes, either direct or indirect, are, therefore, contemplated, even in the case of hostilities carried
against the two great belligerent Powers. Exclusively of the authority which must, from time to time, be given to
borrow the sums required, (always providing for the reimbursement of such loans within limited periods) and of a
due economy in the several branches of expenditure, nothing more appears necessary than such modifications, and
increase of the duties on importations, as are naturally suggested by existing circumstances.
1. Although importations have already considerably diminished, and may, under the system now in force, shortly
be altogether discontinued, no reasonable (objection is perceived against an increase of duties on such as may still
take place. Had the duties been doubled on the 1st of January, 180S, as was then suggested, in case of war, the
receipts into the treasury, during that and the ensuing year, would have been increased nine or ten millions of
dollars. Those articles ol mo>t universal consumption, on which an increase of duty would be inconvenient, are
generally either free of duty or abundant.
It is, therefore, pi'oposed, that not only the Mediterranean duties, which will expire on the 1st day of January
next, should be C(mtinued, but that all the existing duties should be doubled on importations, subsequent to that day.
2. The present system of drawbacks also appears susceptible of modifications. The propriety of continuing
generally that provision of the embargo laws, which allows a drawback on articles exported more th.an one year after
they have been imported, is doubtful. A modification might check speculations atul monopolies. The duniimtion
of importations has afforded sufiicient profits on most of the articles which had been imported: and a provision
which would have a tendency to bring into market, and to lessen the price of those articles, would be generally
beneficial.
3. The causes which induced the adoption of a partial non-importation act. have ceased to exist. The object
then ill view, has merged into a far more important one. The selection of interdicted articles was founded on the
possibility of obtaining tiiem in other countries than England, and does not agree with existing circumstances. The
act producing now no other effect than to increase the temptations, and to produce habits of smuggling, impaiis and
injures the revenue. A general non-intercourse wiih that country would supersede that partial measiW, and might
be executed with greater facility. And, it is believed that, under every event, its repeal will be beneficial, and
that a permanent increase of duties on articles selected with the view to those which may be manufactured in the
United States, would be preferable.
4. It is believed that the present system of accountability of the militaiy and naval establishment, may be
rendered more prompt and direct, and is susceptible of improvements, which, without embarrassing the public
service, will have a tendency more effectually to check any abuses by subordinate agents. Provisions to that effect
are rendered more necessary by the probable increase of expense in those depaitments.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, December IQth, 1808.
40 tt
310
FINANCE.
[1808.
A Slaternent exhibiting the amount of duties which accrued on Merchandise, Tonnage, Passports, awl Clearances,
of Debentures issued on the cxjmrlation of foreign Merchandise, of payments for Bounties and JJUowances, and
for expenses of Collection, during the years 1806 a7td 1807.
DUTIES ON
Debentures
issued.
Bounties &
Allowances.
Gross
Revenue.
Expenses on
collection.
Nett
Merchandise.
Tonnage.
Passports &
Clearances.
Revenue.
1806
1807
26,336,848 63
26,697,274 02
220,908 67
206,331 06
20,588 00
19,896 00
9.146,875 00
10,067,191 00
198,784 32
188.634 90
17,232,685 98
« 16.667,675 18
617,256 05
607,750 96
16,615,429 93
16,059,924 22
(a) Gross Revenue for the year 1807,
Deduct interest and storag-e,
Gross Revenue, per statement B,
§16,667,675 18
15,514 69
$16,6.52,160 49
JI Statement of the amorml of American and Foreign Tonnage employed in foreign trade, for the year 1807, as
taken from the records of the Treasury.
American tonnage in foreign trade, ------ Tons, 1,089,876
Foreign tonnage, --------- 86,322
Total amount of tonnage employed in the foreign tra<ie of the TJnited States
1.176,198
Pn)porti(m of foreign tonn.ige to (he \\hole amount of toiniagc employed in the foreign trade of the
United States, - - - - - - - - 7.3 to 100
B.
A Statement exhibiting the value and quantities, respectively, of merchandise, o)i tvldch duties actually accrued
during the year X^Ql , (consisting of the difference between articles paying duty. Imported, and those entitled to
drawback, re-exported) and, also, the nett revenue lohich accrued during that year, from duties on merchandise,
tonnage, passports, and clearances.
GOODS PAYING DUTIES AD VALOREM.
(«)
$36,261,874
9,484,682
526,112
$46,272,668
at. 125 per cent.
Additional duty on $46,272,668.
at
15
do.
at
20
do.
at
2 A
do.
at
29.4 cents averaj
at
2.6 do. do.
at
14.6 do. do.
at
30.8 do. do.
at
19.4 do. do.
at
5 do.
at
5 do.
(/>) Spirits, 9,031.018 gallons,
(c) Sugar, 65,801,816 pounds,
id) P;dt, 3,542,672 bushels,
(c) Wines. 2,692,737 gallons,
(/) Teas, 6,173,151 pounds.
Coffee, 11,016,419 pounds.
Molasses, 8,255,753 gallons,
{g) All other articles.
Deduct duties refunded, after deducting therefraiii. duties^ collected on merchandise,
particulars of which could not be ascertained, and difference in calculation.
Three and half per cent, retained on drawbacks, . : . "
Extra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels,
Nett amount of duties on merchandise. - - - - -
Duties on tonnage, _...---
Light money, --------
$4, .532,734 25
1,422,702 30
105,222 40
1.156.816 70
$7,217,475 65
2,656,046 74
1,694,432 20
515,920 24
829,292 81
1,197,966 86
550,820 95
412,787 65
807,638 13
tht
$15,882,381 23
29,072 35
159,983 51
46,347 55
15,853,308 88
368,275 50
203,349 05
$16,424,933 43
Duties on passports and clearances.
Sundry accounts not yet received, estimated at
Gross revenue, as per statement A,
Deduct expenses of collection.
Nett revenue.
206,331 06
19,896 00
$16,651,160 49
1,000 00
16,652.160 49
607.750 96
$16,044,409 53
1808.] STATE OF THE FINANCES.
311
Explana/on/ S/utements and Xole.-;.
(a.) Additional duty of two and a half per cent. ---.... ^j 15^81670
Thiee and a half per cent, retained on drawbacks, - - - - - - ' ' 9*001 95
Extra duty of ten per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels, - - - h'no 50
$1,108,149 15
(6.) Spirits— From grain. 1st proof. 9.-?2,69-3 gallons, at 28 cents, - - - Ssci I5-{ ~r
'•id do 9,549 29 - - . . o'-^fio .;;,
3ci do 402 31 - - . . \ll%
4th do 76,349 34 - - - . gr, 959 ...
5th do 666 40 - - . _ ^'''f rt 4
Other materials, 1st & 2d do 1,115,435 25 - - - - o-q u^ia 4^
3d do 3,017,756 28 - - - . ^f.'^j^ l^
4th do 3,802,708 32 - - _ , oQ/nr' rf
5th do 15 437 38 - - - . ''^^''S" ;;,^
6th do '24 46 - - - . •''^ff ;j
Gallons. 9,031,018 $2,656,046 74
(c.) Sugar— Brown, - - 55,924,457 pounds at 2i cents, - - - ftl-^oqin 4-
White, - - 9,877,359 3
296,320 77
Pounds, 65,801,810 $1,694,432 20
(</.) Salt — Imported, bushels, of 50 lbs. . - . . 2,106.429
Exported, - - - - - -88,259
Amount of bounties and allowances, $188,634 90, re-
duced into bushels, at live bushels the dollar, - 943,175
1,031,434
Paying duty, bushels of 56 lbs. - - - 1,134,995 at 20 cents, $236,999 00
Imported, bushels ot 56 lbs. - - - 2,430,604
Exported, - ... - 22,927
Paying duty, bushels of 56"lbs. - - - 2,407,677 at 12 cents, 288,931 24
Bushels, 3,542,672 $515,930~24
(e.) Wines— Madeira, 1st quality 221,630 gallons, at 58 cents, - - . ^ioQ~r7T7~T7
Ditto, 2d do 27,420 50 - - - . n'rin on
Sherry and St. Lucar, 309,633 40 • - . 12^'s'n "'
Lisbon and Oporto, &c. 548,351 30 - - i«a'^o'^ ■!>
Burgundy and Champaign. 10,958 45 - - - 49", ,,,
Tenerifte, Fayal, Malaga, &:c. 413,442 28 - - ijr^r-, l^
Other, in bottles, 90,703 35 - - . " -u -it nk
Ditto, in casks, 1,070,600 23 - - - . 246,238 00
Gallons, 2,692,737 ^g.^t, .i^^Vl
(/•) Teas— Bohea - - - 1,544,731 pounds, at 12 cents, - - _ S;i85 -^o? 79
Souchong, - - 1,380,429 18 ^ - - . 048'4„ U
Hyson, - - - 952.482 32 - - . . 304' 794 tl
Other green, - - 2,295,509 20 - - . . 45910180
Extra duty on teas imported from other places than India, - • - . '•>^5 88
Pounds, 0,173,151 $1,197,966~86
312
FINANCE.
[1808.
Explanatory Statements and Notes — Continued.
{g.) ALL OTHER ARTICLES,
Domestic spirits, -
.
.
gallons,
Beer,
-
-
do
Cocoa, -
-
-
pounds.
Chocolate,
-
-
do
Sugar, candy.
-
-
do
Loaf,
-
-
do
Other refined.
-
-
do
Almonds,
-
-
do
Prunes and plums.
-
-
do
Currants,
-
-
do
Figs, -
-
-
do
Raisins, in jars, and muscadel.
•■
do
Other,
-
-
do
Candles, tallow, -
-
-
do
Wax,
-
-
do
Cheese,
-
-
do
Soap,
Tal ovv,
-
-
do
-
-
do
Mace,
-
do
Nutmegs,
-
-
do
Cinnamon,
-
-
do
Cloves,
-
-
do
Pepper,
-
-
do
Pimento,
-
-
do
Chinese cassia.
-
-
do
Tobacco, manufactured, other than s
nutF& cigars.
Snuft;
-
-
do
Indigo,
-
-
do
Cotton,
-
-
do
Powder, hair.
-
-
do
Gun,
-
-
do
Starch,
-
-
do
Glue,
-
-
do
Pewter plates and dishes.
-
-
do
Anchors and sheet iron,
-
-
do
Hoop and slit iron.
-
do
Nails,
-
-
do
Spikes.
-
-
do
Quicksilver,
-
-
do
Ochre, yellow, in oil.
-
-
do
Dry, yellow.
-
-
do
Spanish brown,
-
-
do
White and red lead,
-
..
do
Lead, and manufactures of lead.
-
do
Seines,
-
-
do
Cordage, tarreil, -
-
-
do
Untarred,
-
do
Cables,
-
-
do
Steel,
-
-
cwt.
Hemp.
-
-
do
Yarn, untarred.
-
-
do
Twine, &c.
-
-
do
Glauber salts.
_
-
do
Coal,
-
-
bushels,
Fish, dried, or smoked.
-
-
quintals.
pickled, salmon.
-
-
barrels.
Mackerel.
..
_
do
All other.
-
-
do
Glass, black quart bottles.
-
-
groce.
Window, luit abovi
■ 8 by 10,
lOOsq. ft.
D.. do
10 by 1-2.
-
do
Do all above
10 by le.
-
do
Cigars,
-
-
M.
Lime,
-
casks.
Boots,
-
-
pairs.
Shoes, silk.
-
_
do
Kid, morocco, &c.
-
-
do
All other, -
-
_
do
Playing cards,
-
-
packs.
Excess of
importa-
tion over
exportation.
QUANTITIES.
191
189,151
1,0-26,436
2,882
3,185
34,834
186,280
560,253
72,934
321,424
90,443
367,738
1,308,896
150,028
5,462
150,310
124,132
1,429,503
1,254
426.024
372,818
61,707
15,969
155,792
6,755
201.899
19,125
70,139
52,651
846,008
834,200
3,072,238
284,742
23,072
202,019
754,785
2,491,790
2.000,897
9,018
492,478
73,161
71,231
10,604
131,886
2
3,399
144
569,425
160,167
7,180
11,365
12,535
15,444
18,953
1,859
3.842
27,211
131
2,655
14,016
36,055
10.011
5,814
Excess of
exportation
over import-
ation.
2,088
2,786
9,582
815
59,623
17,284
RATE
OF
DUTY.
Cents.
7
8
2
3
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9
6^
2
2
2
2
2
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6
7
2
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125
50
20
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I 200
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100
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160
! 175
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! 200
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EXCESS OF
DUTIES
OVER DRAW-
BACK.
$13
15,132
20,528
86
366
3,135
12,108
11,205
1,458
6,428
1,808
7,354
19,633
3,000
327
10,521
2,482
21,442
250 80
25,561
14,912
2,468
1,596
38,948
270
8,075
573
2,805
2,106
12,690
8,342
61,444
2,847
346
2,020
7.547
49,835
20,008
360
9,849
1,829
1,424
10,604
131.886
4
13,.''>96
288
28,471
80,083
7,180
6,819
5,014
9,266
30,324
3,253
8,644
54,422
65
1,991
3,504
5,408
1,001
1,453
44
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EXCESS
OF DRAW-
BACK
OVER DU-
TIES.
2,610 00
1,393 00
1,916 40
48 90
1,788 69
816,432 16
1,037 04
TOTAL.
8,794 03
807,638 13
Treasury Department, Register^
Office, November l~t/i, 1808.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1808.]
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FINANCE.
[1808.
Statement C — Continued.
Estimate showing when the instalments which compose the balance due from individuals will become payable.
orncES.
Remaining due
Becoming due
Becoming due
Becoming due
Becoming due
TOTAL
in 1808.
in 1809.
in 1810.
in 1811.
in 1812.
HALANCE.
Marietta,
$4,926 64
$4,889 575
$4,018 88
$1,490 93
$618 29
$15,944 31^
Zanesvilk,
41,433 78i
66,371 13
46,925 04
24,011 47
6,160 40
184,901 82|
Steubenville, -
120,082 27|
148,871 10
66,815 56
26,112 71
13,978 21
375,859 85|
Canton,
-
-
11,046 85i
11,725 83
11,725 83
34,498 511
Chillicothe,
84,601 76
121,996 53
54,595 52
22,533 27^
4,649 20
288,376 28^
Cincinnati,
334,849 07|
290,986 20
216,386 14
125,516 52
21,521 86
989,259 79J
Do. town lots,
-
-
2,288 81
2,698 50
2,698 50
7,685 81
Vincennes,
923 5\k
18,663 49
34,528 69
34,528 69
7,866 87
96,511 25|
Jeffersonville,
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14,653 42
16,990 97
16,990 97
48,635 36
586,817 05i
651,778 02^
451,258 9I5
265,608 89,1
96,210 13
2,041,673 Oil
Note. — The latest returns from Zanesville, are to 31st July.
Treasury Department, November, 1808.
1808.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
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FINANCE.
[1808.
D.
An eslimale of the principal redeemed of the Debt of the United States, from the 1st October,l8m,to the 30th Sep-^
/Sr, 1808; showing the redemption of the Principal of the said debt, from the \st April, ISOl, to the 30th
September, 1808.
#.'
Redemption
from 1st Octo-
ber, 1807, to
30th Septem-
ber, 1808.
Redemption Total principal
from 1st April, redeemed, from
1801, to 30th |lst April, 1801,
Sept'r, 1807,
per the Secre-
tary's report of
the 5th Decem-
ber, 1807-
to 30th Septem-
ber, 1808.
6.5
03
$4,895,437 18
^ 2,601,597 68
I. On account of the Domestic Debt.
Amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer of
the LFnited States, on account of the interest of
the domestic debt, of the reimbursement of the
old six per cent, and deterred stocks, and of the
purchase of the eigiit per cent, and exchanged
six per cent, stocks, from 1st October, 1807, to
the 30tli September, 180S, exclusive ol $320 "^
repaid into the treasury, was -
Deduct interest which accrued during
the same period, calculated quarter
yearly, - - - - 2,596,368
And loss on the purchase ot stock, 5,229
Reimbursement of the navy six per cent, stock.
Do. ofthe five and a halt per^cent. stock,
Do. of the four and a half per cent stock,
Payments made in certificates of the debt of the United States on
account of lands, -------
Payments made to foreign officers, and Jor certain parts of the
domestic debt, -------
Payments on account of domestic loans, - - - -
II. On account of the Foreign Debt.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer, ex-
clusive of $3,366 70 repaid into the treasury, and
$665 80 commissions to agents purchasing bills of
exchange, was ----- $790,14523
Add this sum, being a balance unapplied ot a remit-
tance to the bankers in Amsterdam, for the pur-
chase ot books for Congress, and which is, by war-
lant, transferred to the account of the foreign debt, 488 60
Deduct interest accruing thereon:
On the Dutcli debt, including commis-
sions ai;d charges, - " . '
On the Louisiana six percent, stock, in-
cluding commissions.
On the exchanged six per cent, stock,
interest payable in Europe, -
On the converted six per cent, stock,
interest payable in Europe, -
790,633 83
And loss on exchange.
24,280 00
676,121 28
7,592 07
15,757 84
723,751 19
- 26,680 84
2,293,839 50
1,011 34
49 20
9,375,893 80
711,700 00
1,847,500 00
176,000 00
267,229 36
76,477 86
3,440,000 00
750,432 03
11,669,733 30
711,700 00
1,847,500 00
176,000 00
268,240 70
76,527 06
3,440,000 00
40,201 80 9,987,294 69 | 10,027,496 49
Dollars,
2,335,101 84 25.882,095 71 I 28,217,197 55
Treasury Department, Registers Office, 30th November, 1808.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1809.]
THE MINT.
317
lOthCoNGRESSj
No. 288.
[2 d Session.
MINT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, JANUARY 5, 1809.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
I communicate, for the intormation of Congress, the report of the Director of the Mint, of the operations of
that establishment during the last year.
TU: ji<:fferson.
January 5, 1809.
Sir:
Mint of the United States, January 2d, 1809.
I have the honor, once more, of laying before you an annua! report of the operations ot the mint.
From the treasurer's statement, herewith transmitted, it will appear, that, during the last year, there iiave been
struck at the mint, 1,368,600 pieces of silver coin, amounting to $684,300; 58,288 pieces of gold coin, amounting to
$284,665; and 1,509,000 pieces of copper coin, amounting to $13,090, making in the whole, 2,935,888 pieces of coin,
amounting to $982,055.
The gold and silver bullion at this time in the mint, deposited foi- coinage, amounts to upwards of $250,000; and
I have good ground to assure you, sir, that, even in the piesent embarrassed state of commerce, the banks in this city
alone, will be able to furnish an ample supply of bullion for a long time to come-
I have the honor to be, with sentiments of the greatest esteem,
Your most obedient, faithful servant,
R. PATTERSON.
Thomas iKFFERsoti, President of the United States.
A Statement of the Coins struck at the Mint of the United Sfates,from the 1st of January to the 3lst of December,
1808, viz:
GOLD COINS.
Amount in Dolls.
Total.
Half Eagles.
Quarter Eagles.
Quarter ending 31st March,
Do. 30th June,
Do. 30th September,
Do. 31st December, -
13,130
15,297
16,400
10,751
2,710
72,425
76,485
82,000
53,755
58,288 pieces of gold coins.
55,578
2.710
Total amount of gold coins,
-
384,665
130,000
221,000
135,000
198,300
SILVER COINS.
Half Dollars.
Quarter ending 31st March,
Do. 30th June,
Do. 30th September,
Do. 31st December,
-
260,000
442,000
270,000
396,600
1,368,600 pieces of sdver coins, -
1,368.600
684,300
c
1,340
5,340
6,410
COPPER COINS.
Cents.
Half Cents.
\
Quarter ending 31st March,
Do. 30th June
Do. 30th September,
Do. 31st December,
102.000
366.000
641,000
64,000
336,000
1,509,000 pieces of copper coins.
1,109.000
400,000
Total amount of copper coins,
13.090
2,935,888 Total number of pieces.
Amount of
all
the coins struc
k in 1808,
!5982,055
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 3lst December, 1808.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
41 tt
318
FINANCE.
[1809.
An Mslract qf the ordinary expenses of the Mint of (he United States, from the 1st January to the 31s/ De-
cember, 1808, 7nz:
Salaries.
Wages.
Incidental.
Totals.
Quarter ending in Marcii, - - - - -
June, - - - - -
September, . - - -
December, - - - -
2,650
2,650
2,650
2,650
1,796 22
1,936 32
1,993 62
1,896 43
683 56
1,023 95
586 85
900 34
5,129 78
5,610 27
5,229 47
5,446 77
10,600
L .
7,621 59
3,194 70
Amount,
-
$21,416 29
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, Slst December, 1808.
, BENJAMIN RUSH.
loth Congress.]
No. 289.
[2d Sbssion.
Siu:
ANNUAL RECEIPTS FOR SEVENTEEN YEARS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JAN. 7, 1809.
Treasury Department, January 4, 1809.
I have the honor, in compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 20th ultimo, to
transmit a statement of the sums annually received at the treasury of the United States, since the commencement
of proceedings under the constitution; and also, a statement exhibiting the annual amount of the respective branches
of the customs and the charges thereon.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker qf the House of Representatives .
1809.]
ANNUAL RECEIPTS.
319
Ji General Statement of the Annual Receipts of the United States, from the commencement of the present Govern-
ment, to the 3lst December, 1807.
CUSTOMS.
INTERNAL REVENUE.
Amount of imports Duties on sp
irits
Direct tax.
Postag-e of
Sales of public
Fees letters pa-
Amount.
Years.
anti tonnagfc.
distilled, &c.
letters.
lands.
tent for land,
fines, penal-
ties, and for-
feitures.
1791
4,399,472 99
"
311 00
311 00
1792
3,443,070 85
208,942
81
.
-
-
-
118 00
209,060 81
1793
4,255,306 56
337,705
70
-
_
11,020 51
-
_
660 00
319,386 21
1794
4,801,065 28
274,089
62
-
-
29,478 49
-
_
570 00
304,138 11
1795
5,588,461 26
337,755
36
.
-
22,400 00
-
-
600 00
360.755 3G
1796
6,567,987 94
475,289
60
-
-
72,909 84
4,836
13
1,380 00
554,415 57
1797
7,549,619 65
575,491
45
-
-
64,500 00
83.540
60
1.816 49
725,348 05
1798
7,106,061 93
644,357
95
-
39.500 00
11.963
11
1.022 00
696,813 06
1799
6,610,449 31
779,136
44
-
-
41,000 00
-
-
17,711 81
837,848 25
1800
9,080,932 73
809,396
55
734,223
97
78,000 00
443
75
15,249 84
1,637.314 11
1801
10,750,778 93
1,048,033
43
534,343
38
79,500 00
167.726
06
3,950 54
1.833,5.53 41
1802
12,438,235 74
621,898
89
206,565
44
35,000 00
188,628
02
4,213 96
1,056,306 31
1803
10,479,417 61
215,179
69
71,879
20
16,427 26
165,675
69
4.240 00
473,401 84
1804
11,098.565 33
50,941
29
50.198
44
26,500 00
487,526
79
5,480 83
620,647 35
1805
12,936,487 04
21,747
15
21,882
91
21,342 50
540,193
80
3.079 42
608,245 78
1806
14,667,698 17
20,101
45
55,763
86
41,117 67
765,245
73
2,400 00
884,628 71
1807
15,845,521 61
13,051
40
34.732
56
3.614 73
466,163
27
5.643 62
523,205 58
Dolls.
147,619,162 93
6,433,118
78
1,709.598
76
582.311 00
2.881,942
95
68,447 02
11,675,409 51
General Statement — Continued.
LOANS.
.MISCELLANEOUS.
Years.
Temporary loans,
Funded eight and
Foreign loans.
.\mount.
Delitsdue V. States
Proceeds United States
Bank U. States,
SIX per cent.
under ttie late Go-
Bank stock & dividends
&c.
stocks.
vernment.
capital stock Bank U.S.
1791
_
$361,391 34
361,391 34
10,143 28
1792
$2,556,595 56
-
2,545,902 89
5,102.498 45
4,702 82
$8,028
1793
600,000 00
-
1,197,272 01
1,797,272 01
8,448 58
38,500
1794
3.400,000 00
-
607,950 78
4.007,950 78
693 50
303.472
1795
3,300,000 00
-
96,421 00
3.396,424 00
5,317 97
160,000
1796
320,000 00
-
-
320,000 00
5,053 74
1,240,000
1797
-
70.000 00
70,000 00
17,714 95
385,220
1798
200,000 00
-
200,000 00
6,710 68
79,920
1799
-
5,000,000 00
-
5,000,000 00
2,943 39
71,040
1800
-
1,565,229 24
-
1,565,229 24
7,704 79
71,040
1801
-
-
-
-
808 16
88,800
1802
-
-
-
-
500 63
1,327,560
1803
-
-
-
-
135 46
.
1804
-
-
-
_
-
-
1805
-
-
-
-
-
_
1806
-
-
-
-
617 11
-
1807
-
-
-
-
Dolls.
11.376,595 56
6,635,229 24
4,808,941 02
21,820,765 82
71.495 09
3.773.580
General Statement — Continued.
MISCELLANEOUS — Continued.
Years.
Interest on 6 per cent,
stock, for remit-
tances to Europe
Cents 8c lialf cents, interest due
on notes, and surplus jjained
on remittances in g-old, re-
payments.
Sales public .stores, proceeds
prizes, sale revenue cutters,
sales p-,:blic armed vessels. Sec.
Amount.
Ag-greg-dte
amount for each
year.
1791
1792
1793
1794
1795
1796
1797
1798
1799
1800
1801
1802
1S03
1804
1805
1806
1807
$4,800
42,800
78,675
10,125
$23 82
857 83
1,281 79
22,535 98
10,072 10
10,110 34
7,597 00
14,781 25
27,531 64
18,407 93
21,757 52
105,632 85
92,908 80
15,960 38
6,450 00
84,112 25
$4,240 00
738 00
3,363 13
9,751 11
24,225 83
242,982 52
151,433 75
5,509 87
14,185 on
537 05
$10,167 10
17,828 65
48.230 37
326.701 48
170,117 97
1.297,926 14
413,783 29
176,265 81
98,515 75
130,502 26
361.123 61
1.501.251 90
111.278 18
107,094 70
15.960 38
7.604 19
.S4,1I2 25
$4,771,342 43
8,772,458 76
6,450,195 15
9.439,855 65
9.515,758 59
8,740,329 65
8,758,780 99
8,179,170 80
12,546,813 31
12.413.978 34
12,945,455 95
14,995,793 95
11.064,097 63
11,826,307 38
13,560.693 20
1 5.-559,931 07
16,452,839 44
Bolls.
136,400
440,021 78
456,967 16
4.878,464 03
185,993,802 29
Treasury Department. Re^ister^s Office, December 31s/. 1808.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
320
FINANCE.
[1809.
Statement showing the amount of the respective branches qfthe Customs, and the charges thereon, from the com-
mencement of the present Government to the 2\st December, 1807.
To 31st
GROSS AMOUNT OF
Decem-
ber.
Duties on Mer-
chandise.
Duties on Mediter-
ranean Fund.
Duties on Ton-
nage.
Light Money.
Passports and
Clearances.
Fines, Penaltiea,
8i.c.
1791
1792
1793
1794
1795
1796
1797
1798
1799
1800
1801
1802
1803
1804
1805
1806
1807
$6,494,225 42
4,938,074 65
6,598,445 31
8,588,382 98
11,163,370 23
12,581,167 12
12,866,984 69
11,402,185 17
15,251,952 68
16,003,779 77
20,594,331 48
14,843,132 91
14.265,346 48
19,886,210 01
22,299.859 17
24,825,592 10
25,530.832 54
610,187 61
1,334,194 57
1,373,655 38
1,446,685 01
$375,223 28
157.365 25
120,608 82
80,113 38
86,889 58
92,854 09
103.665 20
107,253 88
128,698 39
143,523 71
188,147 79
163,266 64
166,639 13
160,029 31
156,949 63
166,798 31
162,128 95
49,300 16
59,300 85
52,531 06
46,554 90
4,508
13,886
9,978
12,518
14,804
18,238
13,982
15,966
17,366
18,954
20,318
19,896
$4,234 95
479 61
1,931 49
2,699 27
3,473 22
3,337 19
15,613 12
8,199 23
10,726 38
14,889 09
20,993 37
16,893 15
15,343 23
10,724 00
30,167 76
4,327 83
4,231 35
$248,133,872 74
$4,664,722 57 $2,560,255 34
$207,686 97
$180,414
$168,264 24
STATEMENT— Continued.
GROSS AMOUNT OF
PAYMENTS FOR
To 31st
Decem-
Unclaimed
Marine Hospital
Surplus of
Drawback on
Drawback on
Drawback on ex-
ported domestic
distilled spirits, in
consideration of im-
Drawback on
ber.
Merchandise.
Money.
Official Emo-
luments.
Merchandise Ex-
ported.
Mediterranean
Fund.
domestic manu-
factured Snuff
*
■
post on molassses.
exported.
1791
$69,805 85
.
1792
-
-
137,861 57
-
$136,428 21
-
1793
-
-
-
279,809 83
-
89,051 70
1794
-
-
-
1,615,574 44
-
42,641 97
1795
-
-
-
2.898.765 79
-
49,247 55
-
1796
-
-
-
4,784,050 12
-
117,014 98
5,214 87
1797
956 74
-
-
4,207,728 43
-
69,135 54
14,702 33
1798
474 72
-
-
4,799,498 27
-
42,267 80
630 06
1799
35,673 56
-
-
5,780,662 72
-
56,400 34
-
iSOO
4,428 76
-
-
6,193,725 52
-
80,076 01
-
1801
6,530 00
-
-
6,832,399 27
37,699 33
-
1802
966 59
109.954 56
2,232 69
6,087,465 42
-
91,919 63
-
1803
2,234 51
54,933 21
3,190 43
2,610,661 06
-
24,957 56
-
1804
1,233 32
58,210 98
1,535 20
5,112,714 18
810 54
710 05
-
1805
804 40
58,005 98
21,428 43
8,012,837 12
137.584 17
-
,
1806
1,676 80
66,820 01
27,170 92
9.465,904 11
243,645 78
63 68
1807
3,225 47
61,474 47
42,592 95
9,737,351 80
268,207 35
-
$58,204 87
$409,399 21
$98,150 62
78,616,815 50
$650,247 84
$837,614 35
$20,547 26
STATEMENT— Continued.
PAYMENTS FOR
To 31st
NETT AMOUNT OF
Decem-
Drawback on ex-
Bounty on export-
Allowance to ves-
Expenses at-
Expenses on col-
CUSTOMS.
ber.
ported domestic re-
ed pickled fish and
sels employed in
tending prose-
lection of the
fined sugar, in con-
provisions, in con-
fisheries, in consi-
cutions.
customs.
sideration of impost
sideration of im-
deration of impost
on brown sugar.
post on salt.
on salt for dried fisli.
1791
w
$29,682 31
.
$490 62
$239,541 03
$6,534,263 84
1792
-
44,772 17
-
178 15
161,754 79
4,614,924 63
1793
-
16,731 16
72,965 32
552 89
188,362 13
6,073,512 59
1794
-
13,767 85
93.768 91
1,038 37
021,090 23
6,683,313 86
1795
4,339 12
14,854 81
66.280 47
486 31
260,359 28
7,959,409 70
1796
21,098 36
16,998 99
76,889 63
1,271 59
391,206 91
7,368,120 94
1797
12.796 13
12,398 53
80,475 76
2.333 34
343,434 26
8,258,111 43
1798
3,279 80
19,220 12
94.684 30
184 10
375,879 33
6,192,447 22
1799
4,984 42
20.769 15
128.605 87
615 05
412,183 45
9,035,348 01
1800
5,783 86
18,325 31
87,853 45
3,940 70
440,373 62
9,351,346 96
1(501
9,432 58
28,586 33
74,520 92
137 06
482.772 70
13,362,702 40
1802
16,729 28
29,700 63
104,447 93
700 08
492,205 55
8,327,360 03
1803
6,838 48
34,790 04
117.173 57
1,278 53
405.536 37
11,322,437 39
1801
441 50
46,922 90
145,986 93
1,913 45
488.333 24
14,996,965 03
1805
-
37.746 32
1.52,927 73
1,147 03
.557,541 94
14,979,880 49
1806
181 69
.37.133 72
162,191 99
665 90
613,785 88
16,015,317 66
1807
-
37,414 03
161,254 17
24,883 51
615,621 71
16,492,889 07
1 $85,885 22
$449,814 32
$1,620,026 73
$41,795 67
$6,589,982 42
$167,568,241 25
Treasurt DaPARTMENT, Register'' s Office, December 31, 1808.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1809.]
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
321
lOth Congress.]
No. 290.
[Ist Sessioh.
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COHraUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 13, 1809.
Sir: Treasury Departmp:nt, January 11, 1809.
In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, passed on the third of March, 1797, I
have the honor to transmit a statement exhibiting the amount of duties anil (irawbacks on ojoods, wares, and mer-
chandise, imported into the United States, and exported therefrom, during the years 1805, 180G, and 1807.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A Statement exhibiting the amount of Drawback payable on sundi-y articles exported from the United State
the years 1805, 1806, and 1807, compared ivith the amount of JDuties collected on the same, respectively.
United Slates, in
(DISB.
Ilf THK TEAR 1805.
IF THE TEAIl 1806.
IN THE TEAR 1807.
■ FECIES OF MEttCHA!
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
On Merchandise —
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Paying a duty of 12^ per
cent, ad val.
-
42,239
-
168
bo ' 13J
do
-
2,410
Do 15
do
5,792,800
834,456
6,493,372
1,160,844
6,709,598
1,256,450
Do 15i
do
-
-
17,858
3,2.54
37
1,969
Do 16i
do
338,539
151,949
189,333
96,335
98,790
54,138
Do 17i
do
1,339,132
109,881
1,636,240
201,526
1,861,965
223,270
Do 19i
do
72,046
18,292
58,721
15,194
44,330
10,690
Do 20
do
-
18
Do 22i
do
86,419
8,190
129,797
10,038
127,468
12,892
Do 24|
do
16,103
1,274
11,480
1,482
5,679
865
Wines, Madeira,
-
171,592
48,194
226,271
44,382
178,466
34,530
Burgundy and Champaigne, -
2,556
732
3,701
794
5,873
904
Sherry and St. Lucar,
130,339
8,696
135,588
9,946
143,447
17,568
Claret,
-
86,086
58,745
51,345
38,062
70,651
37,359
Lisbon, Oporto, &(
-. -
90,148
1,396
145,993
3,212
173,918
6,921
'I'eneriffe, Fayal, &c .
289,824
57,078
93,089
70,210
154,331
36,020
All other, -
-
956,983
699,368
644,712
574,390
980,818
705,390
Spirits, distilled tVom grain
-
178,881
54,425
387,429
28,632
344,181
50,936
Do from otiiei
miiterials.
2,545,499
402,661
3,056,364
312,942
2,792,001
401,357-
Do from domestic do. -
94
13
Molasses,
-
465,645
1,200
430,305
1,422
415,358
1,225
Beer, Ale, and Pdrter,
-
21,534
4,544
17,615
2,938
17,747
2,517
Tea, Bohea,
-
63,565
7,889
49,261
757
190,613
1,499
Souchong,
-
371,655
159,849
508,687
222,424
396,820
135,689
Hyson, &.c.
-
234,088
77,565
293,907
84,412
429,109
119,834
Other Green, -
-
359,442
101,673
549,999
109,208
610,099
145,651
Coffee,
-
2,345,853
1,992,982
3,265,335
2,259,761
2,865,818
2,150,843
Cocoa,
-
122,277
74,968
158,521
122,653
185,191
157,033
Chocolate, -
-
132
1
98
32
109
21
Sugar, Brown,
-
4,152,366
2,550,880
4,204,548
2,304,061
4,221,561
2,691,284
White Clayed,
-
1,245,284
924,918
1,022,579
923,717
1,406,390
1,065,804
Loaf and Candy,
-
5,507
5,154
598
124
3,506
4
Other refined,
-
15
-
63
12,108
Almonds,
-
3,548
603
7,902
2,120
15,271
3.907
Currants,
-
828
-
7,581
133
8,394
1,897
Prunes and Plums, -
-
4,501
1,062
2,277
904
1,948
472
Figs, -
-
5,062
523
8,476
274
2,631
791
Raisins, in jars and boxes.
-
21,468
4,153
17,139
1,575
10,227
2,771
Do all other.
-
31,210
1,387
37,021
763
23,983
4,197
Candles, Tallow,
-
3,218
1,286
8,349
4,577
9,391
6,136
Wax,
-
252
97
400
20
415
84
Cheese,
-
32,735
26,266
55,031
35,293
55,544
43,435
Soap,
-
33,025
27,504
52,765
34,630
34,164
30,288
Tallow,
-
7,737
536
33,836
5,938
24,513
1,816
Spices, Mace,
-
14,094
1,388
16,486
19,056
5,889
8,141
Nutmegs, -
-
14,702
1,536
9,281
8,695
2,873
4,073
Cinnamon, -
-
4,061
1,036
1,766
3,468
1,797
1,492
Cloves,
-
13,368
3,593
6, 16 J
10,558
9,411
10,916
Pepper,
-
247,204
271,896
298,692
173,170
249,520
209,806
Pimento,
-
5,531
4,783
23,317
3,486
45,271
28,473
Chinese Cassia,
-
15,470
11,999
11,727
4,197
7,261
4,589
Tobacco,
- -
404
:25
831
416
330
365
Snuff,
-
1,366
686
2,981
1,087
6,797
5,017
Indigo,
-
118,886
92,763
189,263
116,509
232,141
185,186
Cotton,
-
75,488
69,372
71,553
44,697
110,465
107,388
Powder, Hair, -
-
274
28
457
228
294
19
Gun,
-
27,540
1,286
11,240
2,922
9,685
1,520
Starch,
- -
292
19
443
5
576
Glue,
-
1,507
171
4,281
35
2,812
5
Pewter Plates and Dishes,
-
2,726
-
3,128
2,106
Anchors and S!ieet Iron,
-
11,171
-
8,766
13,046
3rs
322
FINANCE.
[1809.
STATEMENT— Contiuued.
SPEIIES OF MESCBAirUISE.
Hoop and Slil Iron, -
Nails, _ _ _
Spikes, _ _ _
QiiicksiKer, - - -
Paint, Ochre, Ytllow, in Oil, -
Di'y Yellow, -
Spanish Brown,
White and Red Lead,
Lead, and manufactures of, -
Seines, _ _ _
Cordage, Tarred,
Do. Untarred, -
Cables, - - -
Steel, - - -
Hemp, _ _ _
Untarred Yarn, - -
Twine and Pack-thread,
Glauber Salts, - -
Salt, _ _ _
Coal, _ _ _
Fish, Dried, - - -
Pickled, Salmon,
Mackerel, — -
All other.
Glass, Hiack Qtiart IJottles, -
Window,
Cigars, - _ _
Lime, - - -
Boots, - - -
Shoes and Sli|)pers of Silk,
Do. all other,
Cards, Wool anil Cotton, -
Do Playing, - -
Dollars,
IN TQK lEAB 1805.
Duties
received.
Dollars.
2,019
83,516
-1,735
5,575
375
1.831
6,842
43,530
45,607
194
17,434
1,601
1,256
10,274
115,946
12,793
896
765,804
25,810
77,800
7,505
6,708
4,602
12,992
.53,031
34,274
305
1,984
3,805
10,260
3,537
23,545,114
Drawback
p.ayable.
Dollars.
272
12,845
158
61
40
67
11
317
443
1,268
63
498
366
2,413
204
3,535
281
885
131
1,420
4,742
IK THE YKAU 1806.
Duties
received.
8,955,745
Dollars.
3,359
84,636
4,109
6,424
390
1,264
6,198
53,853
38,276
446
11,341
1,188
889
13,468
117,014
14,729
207
862,694
15,857
120,638
7,537
9,739
7,108
15,433
54,009
50,661
170
3,212
4,371
11,484
2
2,985
Drawback
payable.
26,197,658
Dollars.
597
22,552
24
3,211
56
63
709
2,499
18
6,404
242
1,171
1,240
16,376
90
2,873
1,191
4,101
328
2,544
3,910
9,146,875
IN THE YEAR 1807.
Duties
received,
Dollars.
10,641
85,123
2,860
1,409
390
2,176
7,650
50,617
23,305
361
19,941
1,846
1,676
13,231
132,389
5
14,387
287
731,508
28,874
88,043
7,869
7,500
5,470
12,214
42,734
59,812
66
2,096
18,434
2,205
1,964
26,709,833
Drawback,
payable.
Dollars.
2.153
22,600
9
2,349
38
148
86
384
3,112
8,707
229
2,427
10
751
19,689
153
2,807
405
4,581
91
9,123
1,132
485
10,067,191
TaEAsnBY Depabtmint, Register's Office, January 9, 1809.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register,
lOthCosGKESS.]
No. 291. [8d Sessiow.
SINKING FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, FEBRUARY 0, 1809.
,: WA.sHiNGTof*, Februcay 4, 1809.
The Commissioners ot the Sitilving F"uikI lespectiuli} lepo:! to Congress as follows:
That the measures which have been authorized by the Board, subsequent to their report ot" the 5th of" February,
1808. so liir as the same have been completed, are fully detailed in tiie report of the Secretary of the Treasury to
this Board, dated the third day of the present month, and in the statements tiierein referred to, which are herewith
transmitted and prayed to be received as part of this report.
JOHN MILLEDGE, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treanury.
CiESAR A. RODNEY, Attorney General of the United States.
The Honorable the Presioe.nt of the Senate.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund —
That the balance remaining unexpended at llie close of the year 1806, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, which balance, as appears by the statement B, annexed to the last
annual report, amounted to one million eight hundred and eighty -six thousand three hundred and
fifty -eight dollars and ten cents, ---------
Together with the disbursetnents made during the year 1807, out of the treasury, on account of the
principal and interest of the public debt, which disbursements, as appears by the statement C,
annexed to the last annual i-eport, amounted to six millions three hundred and forty-seven
thousand four hundred and sixty-five dollars and eighty-four cents, - - . .
And with a further sum, arising from a profit on the remittances from America to Europe, purchased
in the year 1807, which profit, as appears by the statement D, annexed to the last annual report,
amounted to nine thousand four hundred and twenty-seven dollars and fifty-eight cents,
$1,886,358 10
6,347,465 64
9,427 58
And amounting, altogether, to eight millions two huudred and forty-three thousand two hundred and
fifty -one dollars and fitty-two cents,
- $8,243,351 52
1809.1 '^^^ SINKING FUND. 323
Have been accounted for in the following manner, viz:
I. There was repaid into the treasury, during the year 1807, on account of the principal of protested
bills of exchange, of moneys heretofore advanced for the payment of interest and reimbursement
of the funded domestic debt, and of moneys ailvanced for the purchase of stock, as appears by
the statement E, annexed to the hist animal report, a sum of sixty-one thousand one hundred and
eighty nine dollars and sixty-six cents, - - - - '..".' ' $61,189 6G
II. 'I^he sums actually applied, during the same year, to the payment of the principal and interest of
the public debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department, amount, as will
appear by the statement A, to seven millions three hundred and sixty-one thousand three hundred
and forty-three dollars and seventy-seven cents, viz:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the debt, - - $3,727,168 97
2. Paid on account of the interest and charges on the same. - - 3,634,174 80
7,361,343 rr
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1807, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department,
amounted, as will appear by the statement B, to eight hundred and twenty thousand seven hun-
dred and eighteen dollars and nine cents, -------- 820,718 09
S8,243,251 53
That, during the year 1808, the following disbursements were made out of the treasury, on account of the princi-
pal and interest of the public debt, viz:
I. On account of the reimbursement and interest of tlie domestic debt, .. - . . $9,405,63129
II. On account of the domestic unfunded debt, .....-- 4920
III. On account of the principal and interest of the foreign debt, and of the interest on the Louisiana
V stock, and on exchange and converted stocks, payable in Europe, . - . - 924,343 11
Amounting, altogether, as will appear by tiie annexed list of warrants C, to ten millions three hun-
dred and thirty-thousand and thirteen dollars and sixty cents, - - - $10,330.013 60
Which disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
I. From the balance remaining unexpended at the end of the year 1807, of the annual appropria-
tion of eight millions of dollars for that year, which was paid at the treasury, out of the pro-
ceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on the tonnage of ships or
vessels, and which balance, as stated in the last annual report, amounted to - - - $711,529 81
II. From the funds constituting the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for the year
1808, viz:
From the fund arising from the interest on the debt transferred to the commis-
sioners of the sinking fund, as per statements I. - - - $1,035,028 93
From the funds arising from the sale of public lands, being the amount paid into
the treasury from the 1st October, 1807, to 30th September, 1808, as per state-
ment K, - - - - - - - . - - - 600,508 29
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on
the tonnage of vessels, -------- 6,364,462 78
Amounting, altogether, to - 8,000,000 00
III. From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on the tonnage of
ships or vessels, advanced in pari, and on account of the animal appropriation for the year 1809, 1,547,301 48
IV. From repayments into the treasury, on account of remittances purchased for providing for the
foreign debt, and of advances made to commissioners of loans, and agents tor the purchase of
stock, as will appear by the statement E, viz:
Repayment of principal advanced from the treasury, - . - - $68,795 11
Damages and interest recovered, _ . . - . - 2,366 70
71,161 8i
V. From the moneys appropriated by law, for paying commissions to agents employed in the pur-
chase of remittances, for the Dutch debt, (the commissions, for the purchase of remittances on
account of interest on Louisiana stock, and on exchanged and converted stocks, payable in
Europe, having been paid out of the animal appropriation of eight millions of dollars) being
the amount paid at the treasury, during the year 1808, for that object, as will appear by the
statement C, ---------- - 20 50
10,330,013 60
That the abovementioned disbursements, together with the above stated balance, which remained
unexpended at the clo?s of the year 1807, of ..----. 820,718 09
And amounting, altogether, to eleven millions one hundred and fifty thousand seven hundred
and thirty-one dollars and sixty-nine cents, - - - -_ - - 11,150,731 69
Will be accounted for in the next annual report, in conformity with the accounts which shall then
have been rendered to the Treasury Department.
That, in the meanwhile, the manner in which the said sum has been applied is estimated as foUoweth:
I. The repayments into the treasury, on account of principal, have, during the year 1808, amounted,
as by the above mentioned statement E, to - - - - - -_ - 68,795 11
II. The sums actually applied, during the year 1808, to the principal and interest of the public debt,
are estimated as foUoweth:
1st. Paid in reimbursement of the principal ot the public debt, - - 6,986,963 40
2d. Paid on account of interest and charges on the same, - - - 3,434,531 09
10,421,494 49
As will appear by the estimate F.
III. The balance which remained unexpended at the close of the year 1808, and applicable to pay-
ments falling due after that year, is estimated, as per estimate G, at - - - - 660,442 09
$11,150,731 69
That, in conformity with th-e proceedings and resolutions of the commissioners of the sinking fund, ot the 23d
March, 1807, a copy whereof, marked M, was annexed to the last annual report, a further sum of eight per cent-
stock was purchased during the year 1808, amounting to 190,000 dollars, for $193,100 75 specie, as will appear by
tlie statement L.
That, in pursuance of the act of February 11, 1807, books were opened on the 1st of July, 1807, at the several
loan offices, and at the treasury, and continued open until the 17th day of March, 1808, for the reception of sub-
scriptions of the old six per cent., deferred, and three per cent, stocks, and the issue of new six per cent, stocks in
324 FINANCE. [1809.
lieu thereof, and that agents were appointed to receive subscriptions of the same at London and Amsterdam,
pursuant to the 4th section of the said act.
That the amount of old stocks surrendered, and new stocks issued, in consequence of these subscriptions, is
exhibited in the annexed statement M, by which it appears that there were surrendered —
Certificates of old six per cent, stock, of the nominal amount of - - - - - $7,435,767 61
Certificates of deferred six per cent, stock, of the nominal amount of • - - - 1,940,672 01
In lieu of which certificates of exchanged stock for the unredeemed amount of the said certificates
of old six per cent, and deferred stocks, were issued, amounting to - - - - 6,294,051 13
And there were surrendered certificates of three per cent, stock, amounting to - - - 2,861,309 15
In lieu of which certificates of ro«t)er/ef/ s/otA: were issued, amounting to - - • - 1,859,850 70
And that the statement H exhibits the amount of stock transferred to the commissioners of the sinking fund,
and to the Treasurer of the United States, in trust for said States, to the 31st December, 1808, including the sum
of $272 35 cents, transferred in the year 1808, in payment for public lands.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, February 3, 1809.
Statement of the application, during the year 1807, of the funds provided for the payment of the principal and
interest of the Public Debt.
I. Payments on account of the principal of the public debt. ^
1. Of the domestic debt, viz:
Reimbursement of old six per cent, stock, ... - $1,092,82651
Do. deferred stock, 369,515 31
As per treasury report. No. 20,805, .... 1,462,341 82
Do. of the whole of the four and half per cent, stock, - 176,000 00
Amount of exchanged stock, purchased by the commissioners of the sinking
fund, per statement L, annexed to last annual report, $300,007 62
Do. of eight per cent, stock, purchased by do. per do. 866,700 00
Reimbursement of unfunded registered debt, including arrearages
of interest, - - " . " . " ' " "'^^l '^
Do. of debts due to foreign officers, including do. 637 76
Reimbursement of the foreign debt, viz: Guilders.
Last instalment of loan of 3,000.000 of January 1, 1792, 600,000
Third do. do. 3,000.000 of January 1, 1794, 600,000
Last do. do. 2,000,000 of Feb'ry 1,1784, 500,000
Last do. do. 2,950,000 of June 1, 1792, 600,000
1,166,707 62
2,119 53
Guilders, 2,300,000 at 40 cents, 920,000
II. On account of interest and charges.
1 . On the domestic debt.
Interest for the year 1807, on the several species of the domestic funded debt, as settled at
the Treasury, - fa) 2,849,819 59
, Do. on Louisiana stock, domesticated, ----- 840 00
Commissions paid to agents for purchase of stock. - - - 2,900 38
Difference between moneys applied to purchase of stock and the amount
of stock purchased, ------- 17,267 35
2. On the foreign debt.
Interest paid on Dutch debt at Amsterdam, 158,000
Premium on loan of 1st February, 1784, 50,000
$3,727,168 97
Guilders, 208.000 at 40 cents, $83,200 00
Interest on Louisiana stock, from 1st July, 1806, to July, 1807, viz:
Payable in Amsterdam, guild's, 750,000 00 at 40 cts. $300,000 00
In London, £84,246 15 at 4s. 6rf. 374,430 00
Commissions and charges, viz:
Guilders.
At Amsterdam, including Louisiana stock, 6,082 15 at 40 cts. $2,433 10
At do. loss in exchange on a bill drawn
at Paris, - - - - 450 05 at do. 180 10
At London, on Louisiana stock, (6; £421 04 7 at 4s. 6rf. 1,872 13
674,430 00
4,485 33
7
Commissions to agents in America for purchasing bills, - - 1,232 15
763,347 48
3,634,174 80
$7,361,343 77
Notes to Statement A.
(fly/ The amount of interest payable in 1807, by the treasury statement, is - - - $2,849,819 41
To which is here added tins sum, being a difterence in the calculation of dividends on the books
of the commissioner of loans for Massachusetts, in the 3d quarter of 1807, - - 18
$2,849,819 59
(6) The bankers at London charge, in their accounts, a commission, amounting to £425 15s. 4rf. which is erro-
neous, and is occasioned by their charging, in their account for the half year, ending June 30th, 1807, a commission
OQ the amount of moneys received by them, instead of charging it, as they ought, on the amount pata.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February 3, 1809.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1809.] THE SINKING FUND.
B.
Statement of the provision made, before the l,s7 dai/ of January, IHOH. for the payment of the principal and interest
of the Ihiblic DeblJ'allini; due after ll'ie year 18()7.
1. On account of the Foreign Debt.
1. Cash in flu- liatuls ol commissioners and agents in Kuropi', viz:
III Ainstoitlam, on 31st December, 1807, per
treasuiy report. No. •-20,388 (a) • (hiilders, 1,280,958 15 3
From which tk-duct a hahince clue the commis-
sioner in Antwerp, whicli had not been paid at
the end of the year 1807, - - . - 1,0.18 I
1,379,710 14 3
At 40 cents, $511,884 28
hi London, |)er account rendered, of December
31st, 1807, {b) - - - . £45,267 0 10
At 4,','. ad. 201,186 85
n3,071 13
3. Amount of payments made at the treasury before the 1st January, 1808, for bills
which have been protested lor non-payment, and which, on that day, had not been
repaid into the treasury, (c) --..-.. 13,357 00
?r
II. On account of the Domestic Debt.
Cash in the hands of agents for the purchase of stock, on the 3lst December, 1807, per
statement L, accompanying last annual report, - . - , 110,804 92
From wiiich deduct amount short provided for the payment of dividemis on the
domestic debt, as follows:
The demands on this account, unsatisfied on the 1st January. 1808, were the follow-
ing, viz:
1. Dividends payable by commissioners of loans, including the dividend due on
that day. and exclusive of dividends no longer deinanuable at their
offices, - ■ - - - - - - - 1,391,005 95
2. Unclaimed dividends payable at the treasury, . _ . . ' i3,ro1 53
726,428 13
The provision made for these objects was as follows:
1. Cash due from commissioners of hians deceased, and out
of office, ------- $10,050 34
2. Cash in the hands of conunissioners of loans, in office, 1,378,230 18
3. Amount over advanced atthe treasury for payment of
dividends. - - - - - - 12 00
1,404,807 48
1,388,292 52
— 16,514 96
Leaving the sum shor( provided on the 1st January, 1808, for the payment of
dividends on the domi^stic debt, ------- .. _ 94,289 96
Total amount o!" provision for the public debt, remaining unapplied on the 31st December, 1807, $820,718 09
Notes to Statemknt B.
(«.) The balance in the hands of the commissioners at Amsterdam, by the treasury report
referred to, is - - - - - - - - Guilders, 1,282,180 05 3
In which is included a sum of Guilders, 1,221 10 transferred by the connnissioners in the
year 1806, from the account of Robert R. Livingston, (being a balance remaining to iiis
credit, of moneys remitted for the purchase of books for Congress.) anil placed to tlie
credit of ihe account of the Dutch debt. This sum, though passed in the treasury books
to the proper account by warrant, dated December 31st, 1807, did nut appear in the
statement annexed to the sinking fund report of last year, among the funds provided in
the year 1807. for the Dutch debt. It appears among the funds provided in 1808, by
the statement herewith, marked D. It is therefore to be deducted from the balance
stated to be in the hands of the commissioners on the 31st December 1807, ■ - 1,221 10 0
Leaving, as here stated, - . - . . Guilders, 1.280,958 15 3
(6.) Thel)alance stated in the banker's accounts, (adding the dividend of January 1st. 1808, charged by them one
day before it was payable) is - - - - - - ' - £45,228 11 5
To which is added an error as explained in note {b.) to statement A, accompanying the last an-
nual sinking fund report, not yet corrected by the bankers in their accounts, - - 33 18 5
And a further sum, for an error in their accounts for the half year ending June 30th, 1807, .as ex-
plained in note («.) to statement A, above, - - - .. - 4 10 9
Making, as here stated, ----.. £45,267 0 7
(c. ) Statement of protested bills outstanding December 31st, 1807.
Guilders
Purchased before 1802. A. Brown's bill for - - - 60,000= $24,000
Purchased in 1802. Brown & Hackman's do. - - 60,000 24.000
120,000 48,000
On which the following partial re-payments were made previous to 31st December, 1807, viz:
In the year 1805, as heretofore stated, - - - - $18,143
And in the year 1807, per statement E, annexed to the annual report of last
year, ----..- 16,500
834,643
Leaves the sum in sutementB, - _ . . $13,357
48 tl
326
FINANCE.
[1809.
The protested bills outstanding December .'51. 1806, per note (c.) to statement B, annexed to the annual
report, dated February 1, 1808, amounted to - - - - - - $37,857
Since that time no bills have been protested; and the amount repaid in 1807, per statement E, annexed to
the report of February 4, 1808, amounted to --.... 24,500
And left outstanding, on 31st December, 1807, as here stated.
$13,357
Treasury Depaktment, Register's Office, February 3, 1S09.
JOSEPH NOURSE, i?et"-is?er.
List of JfarrantH drawn according to law, dwiiig the year 1808, on the Trea.uacroft/ie United Stales, on account
of the Interest and Keimbiirsement of the Domestic Debt-
Number of
Date
Warrants.
9751
Feb.
9763
44
<N
9779
4.
17,
9821
March
8,
9822
4b
44
9823
44
44
9824
4*
44
9842
44
19,
9843
4»
44
9844
44
44
9845
4.
44
9846
44
4.
9847
44
4»
9851
44
21.
;i854
44
22
9870
4 4
26'
9871
•-
4(
9872
44
44
9874
4C
28,
9950
44
31.
9951
4>
4b
9952
44
(•
9953
April
1,
9954
bi
(4
9955
44
4»
106
June
3.
107
bto
*•
108
• 4
44
109
£4
4>
131
'•
18,
132
b4
44
133
*'
44
134
«w
4b
135
4*
44
136
44
cc
142
44
20,
143
44
4»
148
44
24.
149
i4
• b
150
4»
4b
151
44
b b
153
4.
44
205
-"
30,
379
August
8,
437
Septr.
9,
438
44
4b
447
44
15.
450
(4
n,
452
44
bb
451
44
44
453
C4
b b
454
b(
4.
455
40
4t
458
■'
ly.
469
4 %
22,
474
4>
26.
475
4.
••
477
44
<.
480
4 b
28,
534
• b
30,
617
Oct.
15,
616
44
4b
694
Dec.
5,
695
4>>
44
696
44
7,
697
h4
4b
706
44
10,
709
4k
12,
710
44
b(
In whose favor.
Dollars. Cents.
1808,
Jonathan Burrall.
Peter Roe Dalton,
Jonathan Burrall.
William Gardner,
Sherwood Haywood,
Isaac Neufville,
James Alger,
Benjamin Au.'siin.
Christopher Ellery,
Jonathan Bull,
William Few,
James Ewing,
John Page,
Edward Hall,
Stephen Moylan,
George Simpson.
James Davidson, Jr.
Thomas T. Tucker.
John Stockton,
John Page,
Do.
Do.
James Davidson, Jr.
Do.
Do.
W'illiam Gardner,
Sherwood Haywood.
Isaac Neufville,
James Alger,
Benjamin Austin,
Christopher Ellery,
Jonathan Bull,
William Few,
James Ewing,
John Page,
James Davidson. Jr.
Stephen Moylan.
Edward Hall,
John Stockton,
George Simpson,
James Davidson, Jr.
Thomas T. Tucker.
John Page,
Sherwood Haywood,
William Gardner,
Isaac Neufville,
John Pooler,
Benjamin Austin,
Jonatiian Bull.
Christopher Ellery,
William Few.
James Ewing,
John P.ige,
Edward Hall,
Stephen Moylan,
George Simpson,
James Davidson, Jr.
Thomas T. Tucker,
John Stockton,
John Page,
James Davidson, Jr.
Do.
Sherwood Haywood.
Do.
Jonathan Bull,
Do.
Peter Roe Dalton,
William Gardnei-,
Do.
$50,000 00
50,000 00
50,000 00
5.800 00
2,250 00
34,000 00
1,000 00
150,000 00
12,000 00
19.000 00
275,000 00
3,900 00
1,000 00
23,577 56
210,914 60
75,186 04
20,226 43
3,130 IG
2,719 43
3,479 55
677 34
2,951 00
4 50
9,990 55
3,446 58
5,780 00
1,800 00
32,000 00
800 00
148,000 00
10,650 00
19,000 00
250,000 00
4,800 00
3,000 00
5,533 58
213,479 37
23.275 57
2,697 79
72.599 91
21,296 83
3,118 12
947 81
2,000 00
5,950 00
32,000 00
1,200 00
151,000 00
19,100 00
11.200 00
245.000 00
4.800 00
7,500 00
22,552 56
211,350 70
71,352 28
21,342 24
3,118 13
2,618 27
377 27
4,114 20
354 08
40,800 00
1,800 00
38,800 00
40,000 00
1,245 16
11,300 00
7,900 00
1809.]
THK SINKING FUND.
LIST — Coiitifiueil .
327
Number of
■Warrants.
711
Dec.
1-!,
1808.
712
713
~
■7-24
Ul.
"
725
726
'*
727
"
728
729
"
730
731
-
732
"
733
"
740
~\.
'
741
748
•"
■J6.
"
749
T50
753
754
755
756
757
"
762
*■
;ii.
9873
Miucli
26.
152
June
24.
■■
476
Septr.
26.
•"
751
Deci-.
26.
■■
752
In wliose favdr
Isaac Neulville.
Do.
.follll Pddici-.
IJeiijaiuin Ilanisoii,
Do.
James Ewiiig,
Do.
William Few.
Do.
Cliiistopher Kllery,
Do.
Benjamin Austin,
Do.
Edward Hall,
Do.
George Simpson,
.lames Daxidson. Jr.
Tliomas T. Tiicker,
Ste[iheti Moylaii,
Do.
John Stockton.
Do.
James Davidson, Jr.
Benjamin Harrison,
'riiomas T. Tiickei-.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
71
$242,02
245,321 82
242,631 82
305,047 38
600.508 29
Dollars. t;ts.
«65,000 00
82,600 00
1,000 00
27,500 00
8,000 00
21,700 00
7,700 00
1,192,600 00
465,000 00
175,400 00
18,500 00
876.500 00
280.000 00
163,000 00
46,172 80
137,614 45
39,682 72
5,040 .37
726,062 7>^
:i20,011 71
44,400 00
4,191 57
270,100 00
4,500 00
i. 635. 537 22
$9,405,621 29
List of ff'arraiils drawn according- to la/r, duririij; the year 1808, on the Treasurer of the United Stales, on arcuntit
of Interetit and Reimbursement of the eapitnl of the Dutch Debt.
Number of
Warrants.
300
337
430
442
466
467
593
Date.
July
Sepr.
Ocfi-.
16.
19.
o.
12,
20.
1 808.
In whose favor.
Albert Gallatin.
George Simpson,
Jonathan Bi.rral!.
Do.
!)avi<l Harris,
Do.
Alliert (iallatin. -
To which add wanani No. 171, dated .jlst
Decendjer, 1-^07, for the balance of a sum
renutted to the bankers at Amsterdam, for
ill',' purchase of books for Congress, under
iheduection of Robert R. LivingMon, late
Minister at Paris: which balance was. by
direction of the Secretary of the 'i'reasiiry.
ii-anslerretl, by said commissioners, to the
account for the payment of the Dulchdebr.
and made applicable to tliat object.
Dolls. Cts.
84.360 40
11.000 00
2(».').000 33
63.000 00
8.200 00
20 50
1.640 00
i*.123 221 2."
IsR (If I
i-323.7()9 si.-i
Included in the foregoing list
September 20, No,
of v/ai'rant-. i
bill-, at the
, to D:n id Hani-.
. ihe folli)wiiig warr.mt for commi^-ion
•ate of (i!u'-foiirth of one percent.
to an agent
or puri-iiaMn.i;
*-J0 id
328
FINANCE.
[1809.
List of Warrants draivn according to law, dnring the year 1808, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the payment of interest on the Louisiana and the exchanged and converted stocks.
Number of
Date.
'S
In whose favor.
Dollars. Cts.
Warrants.
9687
January 4,
1808,
Jonathan Burrall,
$58,500 00
9774
February 16,
"
George Simpson. - . -
101,207 20
9828
March 11,
"
Jonathan Burrall, - . •
98,422 19
9858
•' 23,
"
Do. ...
146 25
9859
a a
"
Do.
246 05
9860
(( a
"
George Simpson,
253 00
443
Sept. 12,
"
Jonathan Burrall,
78,368 00
460
» 19,
"
George Simpson,
9.926 92
461
"■ 20,
"
Do.
7,561 63
468
» 21,
"
Jonathan Burrall,
39,965 29
482
" 28.
"
Peter Roe Dalton,
76,999 97
589
October 5,
"
George Simpson,
7,045 13
652
November 8,
"
Jonathan Burrall,
965 83
688
" 29,
''
Peter Roe Dalton,
20,500 00
689
cc cc
"
Do. ...
100,333 33
705
December 10.
Do. . . -
192 50
$600,633 28
Included in the above list of warrants, are the following warrants for commissions to agents who purchased the
bills, at one-fourth of one per cent.
March 23, No. 9858, to Jonathan Burrall, ....... $14625
" " " 9859, to do. - - - - - - 246 05
" " " 9860, to George Simpson, - - - - - - 253 00
652, to Jonathan Burrall. - - - - - - 965 83
705, to Peter Roe Dalton, - - - - - - 192 50
Nov.
Dec.
10,
$1,803 63
Amount draivn according to law, during the year 1808, on the Treasurer of the United Stales, for paying certain
parts of the domestic debt.
Number of
Warrant.
Date.
In whose favor.
Dollars. Cts.
62
May 2, 1808,
John Davidson, . . - .
49 20
RECAPITULATION.
Interest and reimbursement of the domestic debt.
Interest and reimbursement of the capital of the Dutch debt,
Interest on Louisiana, exchanged and converted stocks, -
Paying certain parts of the domestic debt,
Treasury Department, Register''s Office, January 31, 1809.
$9,405,621 29
323.709 83
600,633 28
49 20
$10,330,013 60
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
D.
.^mounl of remittances during the year IR08, onaccount of the Butch Debt, and payment of interest on the Louisiana,
the exchanged, and the converted six per cent, slocks.
£ Sterling, s. d.
19,715 16 7
at
175
2,000 0 0
at
172:*
21,500 0 0
at
3
16,562 5 5
at
6i
8,437 It 7
at
6d
16..500 0 0
at
5
21,500 0 0
at
5
£106,215 16 7
-
INTEREST ON LOUISIANA STOCK, &C.
per cent. . . .
cc
" advance.
$101,207 20
98.422 19
78.394 75
39,938 54
76,999 97
100,333 33
$495,295 98
1809.]
THE SINKING FUND.
329
Guilders.
150,000 0 0
24,212 0 0
18,443 0 0
17,183 4 12
50,000 0 0
259,838
4 12
Guilders.
100,000
0 0
20,000
0 0
500,000
16 8
150,000
0 0
10,635
2 8
4,000
0 0
1,221
10 0
785,857
9 0
at 39 cents per ^guilder,
at 41 " '"
at 41 " "
at 41 " "
at 41 " •'
DirrCH LOANS
at 41
cents
pel
guilder,
„
at 41
((
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a
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$58,500 00
9,926 92
7,561 C3
7,045 12
20,500 00
$41,000 00
8,200 00
205,000 33
63,000 00
4,360 40
1,640 00
488 60
Applied to remittances.
Paid agents for commissions.
103,533 67
598,829 65
323,689 33
$922,518 98
1,824 13
$924,343 11
Warrants issued in the year 1808, on account of Dutch debt, per statement, - - . $323,709 83
Warrants issued in the year 1808, on account of interest on Louisiana 6 per cent, stock, per statement, 600,633 28
$924,343 11
LOSS ON REMITTANCES.
Interest on ^ £ Sterling, 106,216 16 7
Louisiana stock, t Guilders, 259,838 4 12
at par,
at 40 cents,
Loss on remittances on account of interest on Louisiana stock,
Dutch debt, G. 785,857 9 0, at 40 cents,
Loss on remittances for payment of Dutch debt,
Loss on remittances for payment of interest on Louisiana stock,
Loss on remittances for payment of interest on Dutcli debt.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, 31st January, 1809.
- $472,070 33
103,935 29
$576,005 62
22,824 03
- $314,342
9,346
98
35
Total loss,
$598,829 65
323,689 33
$922,518 98
$22,824 03
9,346 35
$32,170 38
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
E.
Statement of repayments made into the Treasury, during the year 1808, on account of the Public Debt.
Warrants.
On whom drawn.
Principal
unpaid.
Damag'es&c
recovered.
Amount of
Warrant.
Date.
No.
1808.
Dolls. Cts.
Dolls. Cts.
Dolls. Cts.
March 9.
1117
William Imlay, for money heretofore advanced him for pay-
ing interest on the funded debt, - . - -
$320 78
320 78
June 30,
1171
John Stephen, for a protested bill recovered from the estate
of Beal Owings, .-...-
1,300 00
1,300 00
ti u
1172
Alexander J. Dallas, recovered from Francis Gurney, and
others, owners of the ship China. - . - -
1,066 70
1,066 70
Dec. 2,
1198
Jonathan Burrall, for balance of moneys heretofore advanced
fur the purchase of stock, ..-.--
10,573 75
10,573 75
i( ti.
1199
George Simpson, ditto, ditto.
16,019 34
16,019 34
ib fab
1200
Peter Roe Dalton, ditto, ditto.
41,881 24
41,881 24
68,795 11
2,366 70
71,161 81
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 31, 1809.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
330 FINANCE. ' [1809.
F.
An Estimate of the application made, in the year 1808, of the funds provided for the payment of the principal and
interest of the Public Debt.
I. On account of the principal.
1. Amount of eight per cent, stock, purchased by the commissioners ot the sinking fund, per statement L, here-
with, - - - - - - - - $190,000 00
•2. Reimbursement of six per cent, and defened stocks, estimated at - - 1,254,014 20
3. Do of the whole of the eiglit per cent, stock, - - 5,302,900 00
4. Do of the unfunded registered debt, including arearages of interest, 49 20
5. Do of foreign debt, viz:
Fourth instalment of loan of G. 3,000,000, of 1st January, 1794, 600,000 guilders,
40 cents per guilder, ------ 200,000 00
$6,986,963 40
II. On account of interest and charges.
1. Interest on the domestic funded debt, estimated, for 1808, at - - $2,688,684 89
2. Do on Louisiana stock domesticated, - - - . 2,805 00
3. Commissions to agents for purchase of stock. - - - - 475 oo
4. Difference between moneys applied to purchase of 8 per cent stock, and the amount of
stock purchased, ...... 3,100 75
5. Interest and charges on foreign debt, viz:
Interest on exchanged and converted stocks, payable in London and
Amsterdam, (1st July and 1st October, 1808) - - 5,394 94 /
Interest on Dutch debt at Amsterdam, guilders, 60,000
Charges on ditto, ditto, - 1,015
61,015at40cents=24,406 00
On Louisiana stock in London and Amsterdam, interest and charges, 675,670 00
705,470 94
Loss in exchange, per statement D. herewith, - - 32,170 38
Commissions to agents in America for purchasing bills, - 1.824 13
739,465 45
3.434,531 09
$10,421,494 49
G.
An Estimate of the funds provided, before the 1st January, 1S09, for the payment of the principal andinterest of the
Public Debt falling due after that day.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
Cash in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, on the 31st December, 1807, per preceding
statement B, - - - - - - - - - $713,071 13
The remittances made during tlie year 1807, per preceding statement D, are as follow, viz:
To Amsterdam, • - (V. 1,045,695 13 12, at 40 cents, $418,278 27
To London, - £ 106,215 16 7. at 4!.-. 6(/. 472.070 33
890,348 60
Total to be accounted for, - 1,603,419 73
The amount applied, during the year 1808, per preceding estimate F, is calculated to have been,
for principal, ..---.. $240,000 00
For interest and charges, - - - - - - - 705,470 94
945,470 94
The balance in the hands of agents in Europe, or in remittances outstanding, may. therefore, be esti-
mated, on 31st December, 1808, to be ----- - 657,948 79
The amount of protested bills outstanding on the same day, was as follows, viz:
Purchased before, C A. Brown's bill, - G. 60,000 = $24,000 ?
and in. 1802, t Brown and Hackman's do. - 60.000= 24,0003 In suit.
Of which there has been received in part.
Remains outstanding, . . . -
II. From which deduct, on account of the Domestic Funded Debt:
For unclaimed dividends, demandable at the treasury, and not yet advanced to the bank for pay-
ment to the creditors, estimated at ------ - 10,863 70
$660,442 09
48,000
34,643
13,357 00
671,305 79
RECAPITULAriON.
The balance remaining unexpended 31st December. 1807, per preceding statement B, was - $820,718 09
Amount advanced from the treasury in the year 1808, per preceding statement C, was - - 10,330,013 CO
$11,150,731 69
The amount estimated to have been applied to the public debt in 1808, per preceding estimate F, is $10,421,494 49
Repayments into the treasury in 1808. on account of the principal of advances for tlie domestic debt.
per preceding statement E, --------.. 68,795 11
Provision in advance, applicable to the payments of the year 1809. pei- preceding estimate G. 66o'442 09
$11,150,731 69
1809.]
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F J NANCE.
[1809.
I.
Statement of moneys arising from interest on Stock trajinf erred to the United States, being the amount drawn by
the Jlgent to the Trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt, during the year 1808, pursuant to tfie act of
8th May, 1792, agreeably to a statement No. 21,209, made at the Treasury.
1808, March 26, Warrant No. 9,873,
June 24, do. 152,
September 26, do. 476,
December 26, do. 751,
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 31, 1809.
$242,027 91
245,321 82
242,631 83
305,047 38
$1,035,028 93
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
K.
Statement of moneys drawn by the Agent to the Trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt, in the year 1808.
being on accowit of moneys received into the Treasury from sales of Public Lands, pursuant to the act of the
3d March, 1795, agreeably to statements made at the Treasury.
1808, December 26, Warrant No. 752, per treasury statement, No. 21,209,
Treasury Departmknt, Register's Office, January 31, 1809.
$600,508 29
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Purchases of eight per cent, stock, made by the Agents of the President of the Senate, the Chief Justice, the Secre-
tary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney General, appointed by an act of Congress of the
12th August, 1790, entitled '■'■An act making provisionfor the reduction of the public debt.""
Date of purchase.
By whom purchased.
of whom purchased.
Rate.
Amount.
Total.
1808,
January 1 .
Georee Simpson,
William Elliot,
lOll
$5,000
fcb
4. 4
Do.
J. F. Freeouf,
64
700
&b
,b 4
Do.
S. Breck,
44
7,000
t«
44 4
Do.
E. L. Hazelius,
44
600
it
" 9.
Do.
McEuen, Hale & Davidson,
44
700
, — 1
(1
" 11.
Do.
Joseph Martin,
44
2,000
(i
'• 13.
Do.
Wni. Hanion,
44
3,000
11
" 28.
Do.
Ash ton Richardson, -
(4
2,500
((
" 29.
Do.
G. Haga,
44
4,000
;6
'^ 30.
Do.
Wm. Trumbull,
44
1,000
ifc
February 3.
Do.
J. F. Freeouf,
4 4
2,000
u
"• 4.
Do.
Richard Wistar,
44
300
44
11.
Do.
J. De la Mater,
44
1,800
6 4
April 5.
Do.
R. Ludon,
lOU
800
44
'' 6.
Do.
T. M. Willing,
44
100
U
7.
Do.
Joseph Fry,
44
4,300
<(
44 4
Do.
Richard Cox,
44
300
l(
" 9.
Do.
G. S. Wdson.
44
1,000
4(
44 '
Do.
John Elliott, -
44
1,000
((
" 19.
Do.
Sarah Bartow,
44
400
44
26.
Do.
J. F. Freeouf,
44
400
tc
27.
Do.
Arabella Geven,
44
400
a
MiiV 26.
Do.
Catharine Brooks,
44
200
■'
July 23.
Do.
J. R. Coxe, -
lOOj
100
4(
Sept'r. 12.
Do.
Peter Bauduy,
44
1,000
40,600
1807,
Decem'r 4.
Jonathan Burrali,
James Henning,
102i
4,000
«b
20.
Do.
John Haldren,
44
2,000
1808,
January 1.
Do.
Jonathan Ogden,
lOll
400
kb
4( 4
Do.
Lewis & Lawrence, -
44
27,000
(fa
44 4
Do.
John Rapelje,
44
3,000
fck
2.
Do.
Leo. Bleecker,
44
1,400
**
44 •
Do.
Do.
44
200
44
44 4
Do.
Nathaniel Prime,
44
3,000
44
4. 4
Do.
G. Manaway,
44
1,000
4 (
" 4.
Do.
Rd. D. Tucker.
44
1,400
44
" 5.
Do.
Cornelius Ray,
44
8,000
44
4< 4
Do.
Francis Lewis,
44
2,600
4b
" 6.
Do.
Rencia Skaats,
44
1,000
4 4
" 11.
Do.
John Van Blareone. -
44
700
44
" 12.
Do.
Eli/.a Jephson,
44
400
4k
13.
Do.
James Scott,
44
4,100
4k
4. 4
Do.
Paul Castagnet,
44
4,000
44
Feb'y. 13.
Do.
Thomas Gardner,
101|
15,800
44
Marcli 7.
Do.
Wm. Winthrop,
44
400
44
April 1.
Do.
Jonathan Burrali,
lOU
3,000
44
May 4.
Do. ' -
Jane Macomb,
44
1,400
44 4
Do.
Keturah Cox,
.4
2,700
k
17.
Do.
Margaret Varick,
1 -.■ i:^ ■ ;.-_
44
200
87,700
1809.]
THE SINKING FUND.
355
L — Continued.
The above sum of 190,000 dollars 8 per cent, stock, cost . - - -
Amount of stock, .-.--.-..
Difference between amount of stock purchased, and moneys applied to the purchase,
Date of purchase.
By whom purchased.
of whom purchased.
Hate.
Amount.
Total.
" January 7.
Peter Roc Dalton, -
Samuel Parkman,
101,1
45,000
8
Do.
Allen Crocker,
bfa
300
u ii 18
Do.
Peter S. Brooks,
ki
12,000
" " 20
Do.
John Howe,
ilk
I.IOO
" 28
Do.
Allen Crocker,
• b
1.700
" April 1
Do.
Alpheus Cary,
101
400
2
Do.
Benjamin Johnson, -
a
900
*' " 9
Do.
Martha Withington, -
b.
100
" " 21
Do.
Do. - -
((
100
" May 24
Do.
Do. -
Ik
100
61,700
$190,000
$193,100 75
190,000 00
$3,100 75
G. Simpson.
J. Burrall.
P. H. Dalton.
Total.
Balance in the hands of agents 3 1st Dec. 1807,
Advance to do. in 1808,
$57,375 84
21 25
100,000 00
53.407 83
51,245 16
110,804 92
151,245 16
57,375 84
100,021 25
104,652 99
262,050 08
Expended in the purchase of stock as above stated,
Commissions to agents, -----
Repayments into the Treasury, - - - -
41,255 00
101 50
16,019 31
89,228 25
219 25
10,,573 75
62,617 50
154 25
41,881 24
193,100 75
475 00
68,474 33
$57,375 84
100,021 25
104,652 99
262,050 08
Treasury Department. Register's Office, January 31, 1809.
JOSEPH NOURSE. Register.
M.
Statement of the amount of six per cent, deferred and three per cent. Stocks surrendered, and of the amount of
exchanged and converted six per cent. Stocks issued in lieu thert^of conformably to the act of February 11/A,
1807, entitled '"'' ^fin act supplementary to the act, entitled an act making provision for the redetnplion of the
whole of the public debt of the United Stalest
Amount of Old Stock suiTcndered.
Amount of New Stock issued.
LOAN OFFICE.
Six per cent.
Deferred.
Three per cent.
Exchanged in
lieu of 6 pr. ct.
ami deferred.
Converted in
lieu of 3 pr. ct.
New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, . - -
Rhode Island,
Connecticut,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware, - - - -
Maryland, - - - -
Virginia, _ . - -
North Carolina, . . .
South Carolina, . - ..
Treasury, - - - .
$24,803 48
1,117,075 75
55,246 42
10,278 01
1,734,633 46
80,561 15
3,893,311 61
17,258 SO
6.042 83
117,740 89
26,767 15
172,659 51
179,388 55
$25,975 83
469,747 31
26,223 03
6,502 36
495,526 95
46.837 93
659,159 53
6,449 92
1,584 68
68,565 81
14,123 70
65,375 27
54,599 69
$24,773 42
458,572 30
18,087 43
3,092 21
399,066 94
43,833 80
984,373 72
23,274 05
13,379 98
120,725 79
41,359 23
337,653 00
393,117 28
$37,901 18
1.102,331 06
56,876 39
12,003 67
1,481,047 99
91,806 27
2,947,681 59
16,610 35
5,058 25
131,124 02
28,352 30
106,975 22
210,282 83
$16,102 71
298,071 94
11,756 83
2,009 94
133,256 45
28,491 96
445,742 35
15,128 13
8,696 99
78,471 66
26,883 50
219,474 44
575,763 80
$7,435,767 61 $1,940,672 01
$2,861,309 15
$6,294,051 12
$1,859,850 70
Note.
included.
In the sums above stated as surrendered and issued at the treasury, New York and Pennsylvania are
43
tt
334
FINANCE.
[1809.
7%e following amount of Old Stocks surrendered to, and New Stocks issued by, the agents who were appointed at
London and Jlmslerdam, by virtue of the fourth section, of the above act of February 11, 1807, inz:
Amount
of Old Stock surrendered.
Amount of New Stock issuetl.
AGKSTS.
Sis per cent.
Deferred.
Three pr. cent.
Exchanged in
lieu of 6 pr. ct.
and defciTed.
Converted in
lieu of 3 pr. cts.
London, - - - -
Amsterdam.
$128,005 79
21,568 04
$57,115 72
32,269 35
$659,270 28
.55,337 07
$127,728 70
40,736 20
$428,525 65
35,969 09
$149,573 83
$89,385 07
$714,607 35
$168,464 90
$464,494 74
Tre.asury Dep.\rtment, Register's Office, February 3, 1809.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
10th Congress.]
No. 292.
[2d Skssion.
ALLOWANCES TO FISHING VESSELS.
COMMIINICATKD TO THE HOIJ.SK Of REPKESE.N'TATI VE.S, FKBKUARY 10, 1809.
Treasury Department, January 16, 1809.
I have the honor to return the petitions on tlie subject of the allowances to fishing vessels. The enclosed copy
of a letter from the (Comptroller will show the grounds on which he decided. I think the construction correct, but
that the petitioners, particularly the collectors who paid the full allowances, are entitled to legislative relief. The
enclosed statement will show the total amount of claims, if they are allowed.
Two simdar petitions having been leferred to the Committee of )Vays and Means, permit me to request that you
will communicate this letter, and its enclosures, to the chairman of that committee.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant.
ALBEIIT GALLATIN.
Hon. Tn»MAS Newton,
Chairman of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Treasury Department, Com pi roller's Office, January 13, 1809.
I return the petitions laid before you by the chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, and by the
chairman ot the Committee of t'lmimerce and Manufactures; with the grounds (-n which the decision was made at
the treasury, which gave rise to the petitions.
The collectors of the customs in Massachusetts generally continued to pay the lull bounty allowed by different
acts of Co'igress, to the owners and crews of fishing vessels until the first day of .January, 1808. notwithstanding the
.idditional bounty granted by the act of Sth July. 1797, was made by the act of 12th April, 1800, to depei d for its
continuance upon the existence of the act laying an adtlitional duty upon salt, wliich was repealed afler the 30th of
June. 1807, by the act of the 3d March, 1807. ,•,•-,■
The reasons which governed the collectors in their construction o( the laws, aie stated m the petitions, the prin-
cipal of which is, that the salt used by them was imported and purchased prior to the 30th June, 1807, after which
the additional duty was repealed.
It is admitted that the acts referred to are not Iree from ambiguity; and it is more than probable, that the
greiiter part of the salt used by the petitioners, was imported and purchased by them prior to the 1st July, 1807.
But it is conceived that the decision of the question does not depend upon the tact, whether the additional duty was
paid on the salt used or not. If it did. it would be decided dirterently in reference to diiferent claimants, because
it is not even alleged that all the salt used had paid the additional duty. How tar the equity of tlie claim entitles
the petitioners to tlie relief prayed, must rest with the Legislature.
Upon a consideration of the question, it occurred to me as the correct construction, that the proviso in the second
section of the act of the 12th April, 1800, was in lull force, and was not repealed by the act of 3d March, 1807: that
the proviso in the second section of the act last mentioned relates to bounties or allowances other than \.\\ii additional
allowance, whicli, by a distinct, special, and negative provision, was limited in its duration to the continuance of the
additional duty on salt, which was repealed after the 30th of June, 1807.
When two statutes differ, the first must give way to the last: and this upon a principle of universal law, that
leges posteriores priores contrarius abrogant. But this is to be understood only when the last is couched in nega-
tive terms, or when its matter is so clearly repugnant that it necessarily implies a negative. But if both acts be
merely affirmative, and the substance such that both may stand together, then the latter does not repeal the former,
but they both may have a concurrent efficacy. Is is deemed unnecessary to enlarge.
The scliedule which has been prepared, and is now transmitted, will show the extent of the additional allowance,
if admitted.
^ - 1 !ia\e the honor to d<^, &c.
Albert Gallaiti'J, Esq.
1809.]
ACCOUNTABILITY OF DISBURSING OFFICERS.
335
Schedule of sums charged by collectors fur allowances to vessels employedin Ike fisheries during the sea:ou qf\S07,
above the rate admitted at the tr'easw-y.
COLLECTOBS.
B. Lincoln,
J, Wingate.
J. Hill, -
J. Otis, -
C. Collins,
H. Baylies,
J. Pease,
M. Jordan,
J. Kittiedee,
Jt)nas Clai-ke.
L. Trescott,
James Wilson, -
A. Wolcott,
R. Cross,
Asa Andrews,
E. Pope,
A. Bishop,
Jed. Huntington,
D. (ielston,
AViliiam Ellery, -
J. Ilsley,
J. ^\ hippie,
James Hook,
L. F. Delesdernier,
Jer. Olney.
H. Warren,
H. P. Bering, -
W. R. Lee,^
F. Cook,
J. Farley,
Jer. Clarke,
Boston, -
Bath, -
Biddeford,
Barnstable,
Bristol, -
Dighton,
Edg.irtown,
Frenchman's Bay,
Gloucester,
Kennebunk,
Machias,
Marblehead,
Middletown,
Newburyport, -
Ipswich,
New Bedford, -
New Haven,
New London, -
New York,
Newport,
Portland,
Portsmouth,
Penobscot,
Passamaquoddy,
Providence,
Plymouth,
Sagg Harbor,
Salem, -
Wiscasset,
Waldoburough, -
York, -
To which add the amount of the sums entered in the last column, as they w
claimed, should the others be allowed, ...
11 be
$3,094 74
327 96
483 33
9,814 00
123 11
428 89
909 45
2,IC3 70
4C5 18
112 55
6.392 60
272
2,541
699 80
820 48
30G 03
2,526 67
115 75
1,826 26
2,265 86
1,275 20
00
80
1 85
18
4,698
00
395
16
3,133
64
499
08
461
64
336
80
$46,574
86
1,004 46
$47,579 32
115 42
762 64
126 40
SI, 004 46
Collins and Ellery have charged amount paid at the reduced rate.
he has not paid.
Delesdernier states that $126 40 is claimed.
10th Congress.]
No. 293.
[2d Session.
ACCOUNTABILITY OF DISBURSING OFFICERS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ON THE 15tH OF FEBRUARY, 1809.
Treasury Department, February 4, 1809.
Sir:
I beg leave, for the information requested by the Committee of Ways and Means, respecting the present
mode of advances and accountability of public moneys in the War and Navy Departments, respectfully to lefer to
the letter and report of the Secretary of the Treasury to the Committee of Investigation, dated March 1st and 2d,
1802, and to the report of that committee to the House. But in suggesting, in conformity with the request of the
committee, such provisions as may render the accountability of those Departments more prompt and efficient, and
have a tendency to check abuses by subordinate agents, experience and a wish to propose only such alterations as
are essentially important, and cannot, in any degree, impede the public service or derange the general system, induce
me to submit, for the present, oidy. the following regulations:
I. That all the warrants drawn by the Secretaries of ^^'ar and of the Navy, upon the Treasurer of the United
States, should specify the particular appropriation to which the same should be charged; that tiie advances thus
made should, in conformity therewith, be charged in the books of the Accountants, to accounts corresponding with
the appropriations; and that the persons to whom the advances are made should render distinct accounts for each
branch of expenditure, according to such appropriations.
That rule is observed in relation to all the disbursements of money by, and expenditures settled directly at, the
treasury, and is attended with no inconvenience whatever. Its extension to the War and Navy Departments will
introduce the requisite correspondence between the accounts kept in the several Departments, and. in conformity
with the constitution, prevent tlie application of public moneys to other objects than those tor which they have been
appropriated .
II. That all permanent agents employed in purchasing supplies, or who receive and disburse public moneys,
should, in every instance, be recogni'/.ed by law, and appointed in such manner as may be provided by law; that their
compensation, as well as that of all other officers, should be fixed by law; that they should give security for the mo
neys advanced to them, and that they should, whenever practicable, keep such moneys in a bank designated for that
purpose, and make monthly returns of their cash account, which would be checked by the returns made by such
bank.
335 FINANCE. [1809.
III. That all the contracts or purchases, whether made by the Treasury, War or Navy Departments, or by
their agents, should be made public, and be approved by the President of the United States.
1 also think that the accountability would be rendered much more prompt and efficient, if the Accountants of the
War and Navy Departments were considered, in every respect, as auditors of accounts for the same; that is to say,
if each individual account as it is audited by either, was sent immediately to tlie Comptroller for settlement. Ac-
cording to the present mode, the Accountants render quarterly accounts which embrace all the individual accounts
they may have audited during the quarter. Those quarterly accounts are then settled by the Auditor and Comp-
troller in the usual manner; but that system is attended with great delays: and the treasury settlement has become
little more than a matter of form, individuals being paid either in advance, or, at farthest, when the account is ad-
justed by the Accountant. The provision whicii autnorizes an immediate appeal from the Accountant to the Comp-
troller, forms an exception, but can operate only in favor of individuals, and never in favor of the United States.
I fear, however, that this important alteration cannot take place without the creation of a new officer in the trea-
sury, to whom should be given the superintendence of the revenue. For the office of the Comptroller being now
burthened with that laborious branch, in addition to his legal duties of settling definitively all accounts, of recover-
ing all the debts due to the United States, and of directing and superintending all the suits instituted for that pur-
pose, of acting as commissioner of loans for the treasury, &c., it would be impossible for him to settle, in an efficient
manner and with the necessary despatch, eacli individual account sent from the War and Navy Departments, unless
he was relieved by a new officer from the general superintendence of the revenue. I am even of opinion that, sup-
posing the accountability of the War and Navy to remain as it is, the public service would be much promoted,
public accounts generally be settled with greater despatch, and delinquents be sooner brought to account, if the sug-
gested office was established. And the superintendence of the lands which has grown into an extensive and complex
system, might be annexed to it with equal advantage to the public and to individuals.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir. your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Honorable George W. Campbell, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
10th Congress.] No. 294. [2d Sessiok.
DRAWBACK OF DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOIISH OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 16, 1809.
Mr. Newton made the following report:
The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures submit a report on the following cases.
James Wilson Jr. of Charleston, South Carolina, states that he exported to Havanna nineteen hundred and
sixty two bushels of salt, which was entitled to the benefit of the drawback. He also states that he failed to obtain
his debenture from the collector, in consequence of a misconception of the law; instead of giving bond before or
within ten days after the clearance, as the law directs, he did not oft'er to execute the bond until alter the sailing of
the vessel, on the supposition that the ten days were to be computed from the time of sailing.
Jacob Ritter Jr. of the city of Philadelphia, states that, on the 16th of day of June 1806, he shipped onboard the
Fair American for Amsterdam, sixty-four cannisters of sugar, entitled to the benefit of drawback. The petitioner
could not obtain his debenture, inasmuch as he failed to comply with the requisites of the law. 'He also states
that he had been for five years a supercargo; most of this period of time out of the United States, and, of course, little
conversant in the mode of transacting business at the custom house, or of the forms required by law on the re-expor-
tation of merchandise entitled to a drawback of the duties.
Robert Peter Branu, a citizen of the United States, residing in the city of Philadelphia states that, on the 25th
of September, 1800, he shipped five boxes of merchandise marked B and C entitled to a drawback of the duties on
board the schooner Liberty for Carthagena (Spanish Main) that he sailed on board the schooner as supercargo,
and in the hurry of iiis departure, he omitted to take the qualification and sign the bond, as prescribed by law, in
consequence of this omission he failed, on his return, to obtain his debenture iiom the collector.
J. Creighton of the city of New York in behalf of his son who is under the age of twenty-one years, states, that
his son James Creighton Jr. shipped certain articles of merchandise entitled to drawback, on board the brig Pene-
lope for the Havanna in the month of October 1806, on board of which vessel he embarked to prosecute the voyage.
He also states that James Creighton, Sen. through the hurry of business and oversight, neglected to comply with the
requisites prescribed by law, the petitioner further states that his son is absent from the United States.
James Thompson of the city of New York states that, in the months of August and September 1807, he imported
from England sundry goods, viz. three bales of plains, nine cases of blankets, seven bales of baizes, one bale of
cloth, two trunks of calicoes, and one box of cambric muslins, and that the said goods were regularly entered at the
custom house, and duties secured. The petioner also states, that the above mentioned goods were exported to
Havanna in the ship Cuba, and that he has been refused his debenture by the collector, inasmuch as he did not
comply with the requisites of the law to entitle him to it. The petitioner acknowledges that he was acquainted with
the provisions of the law; but that his non-compliance with them was owing to the hurry of business, he states that
he has paid one million of dollars into the treasury tor duties, and that he never failed before in his observance of
the law.
The abovementioned petitioners pray that the Legislature will take their cases into consideration, and authorise
by law the issuing of debentures to them respectively.
The committee have given full consideration to the cases made out by the petitioners, and they are of opinion,
that negligence, forgetfulness and misconception of the law, are inadmissible pleas, and cannot bring the cases within
the scope of legislative interference and equity. When a law is in force, it is the duty of all to become acquainted
with its provisions, and to comply with its injunctions. If pleas of this sort be admitted, the Legislature would be
converted into a tribunal, to receive excuses for. and to justify and sanction, a non-observance of the laws. The
committee are of opinion, that the National Legislature ought not to interpose its extraordinary powers, but in cases
where a non-compliance with the law, has been in consequence of the sickness of the parties, the prevalence ot the
yellow fever in our cities, the omissions on the part of the officers of the customs, or some misfortune or occurrence
not within the control ot the parties-
The committee, therefore, recommend the adoption of the following resolution.
Jiesolved, That the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petitions.
1809.] COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMY. 337
lOth Congress.] No. 295. [2d Sessioii.
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
COiMMUNICATEI) TO THE HOUSE OK REPRESENTATIVES, FEBUIIARY 18, 1809.
Mr. Newton, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the memorial of Read
and Jephson, and Charles Seton of the city of York, made the following report:
The memorialists state that, on tiie 15tli of February 180G, they despatched the American ship liellona, Thomas
Briscoe master, with a valuahle cargo on a traditig voyage to the coast of Africa. That 'I'honias Briscoe died,
prior to the disposition of the outward cargo, and tliat the necessary arrangements for the completion of the object of
the voyage devolved on a Mr. Peter Winthrop, who was sent out as an assistant to Thomas Briscoe, and the com-
mand of the ship on James Collings the mate. The memorialists further state, that, through the carelessness and
mismanagement of Peter Winthrop and James Collings. they have sustained considerable loss in the disposition of
the outward cargo and have also been subject since the arrival of the Bellona in the United States, to pay duties
for merciiandise not imported in the said ship. The memorialists state that the entry was made from tlie manifest,
and that the cargo fell short of the quantum of merchandise specified in the manifest. This difterence in the quan-
tum of merchandise called for by the manifest, and that which was actually discharged i'rom the Bellona, is
accounted for by the memorialists in the following manner.
They say that the manifest Of the cargo was made by Peter Winthrop and James Collins with a view to deceive
the memorialists, and to cover the waste committed by them of the outward cargo. The Bellona arrived at the
port of Charleston, (South Carolina) at the commencement of the year 1807, and after being refitted, proceeded
under the command of William H. Barrett.
The memorialists pray a proportional abatement of the duties.
This case presents a new subject to the committee for consideration. They have bestowed on it much reflection,
and they are aware of the delicacy and difficulty inherent in all questions relating to commerce. In making a deci-
sion they have sedulously endeavored to iiold the scales of justice in equipoise between the memorialists on the one
part, and the United States on tlie other. Tiie committee with regret, hear, that the memorialists have suffered
any loss from the carelessness and mismanagement of those to whom they committed the conduct of their attiiirs,
but the committee consider themselves as restrained at this distance of time, wanting only a few days of being two
years, since the arriral of the Bellona, and the entry of her cargo at New York, to open the question for investiga-
tion. They are conscious that, if tiiey were to sanction such a practice, the revenue would be liable to many
and great impositions. The memorialists cannot complain, as they had a remedy by the fifty second section of the
act to regulate the collection of duties on imposts and toiniage, if tiiey had availed themselves of it. By that section
of the law, provision is made for the correction of entries which shall have been incomplete, or without the specifi-
cation of particulars, either for want of the original invoice or invoices or for any other cause, on a compliance with
the requisites therein specified. The law gave the relief now sought, but required that the mistake should be recti-
fied instanter, while every circumstance was fresh in the memory of those entrusted with the collection of the duties,
and while the cargo remained in the custody of the proper officeis. Independent of these reasons, which in the
opinion of the committee fully justify them in not sustaining this case, a train of circumstances occur to render a
recommendation of this case to legislative interposition, highly improper. It is stated by the memorialists that the
ship Bellona in returning from the coast of Africa instead of making tor New York, the port of her destination, tli rough
the ignorance or misconduct of the master, was carried to Ciiarleston in which port she was refitted, and from thence
sailed for the port of New York. From the characters given of the master and the assistant, the probability is that
the memorialists as well as the United States, may have been defrauded, the first of their property, and the last of
the duties after the ship's arrival in the Ignited States. As no information touching this subject is before the com-
mittee from the collectors either of Charleston or ot New York, at which port the cargo was entered, it would be in
violation of every principle of jurisprudence for the committee to decide against the United States, on ex-parte
evidence.
The committee, theiefore, submit the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the memorialists ought not to be granted.
10th Congress.] No. 296. [2d Session.
EXTRA ALLOWANCES TO THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMY.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESKNTATITES, FEBRUARY 22, 1809.
Mr. Randolph, from the committee appointed 'Ho inquire whether any advances of money have been made to the
Commander-in-chief of the army, by the Department of War, contrary to law, and, if any, to what amount."
presented the following documents:
Department of War, AccountanV s Office, February 13. 1809.
Sir:
In obedience to your request as chairman of a committee of the honorable the House of Representatives, I have
the honor to enclose the following statements and copies of documents, in relation to the allowances and advances
of money and of supplies received through the Department of War, by Brigadier-General James Wilkinson, since
the passage of the act of March 16. 1802, viz.:
Statement A of moneys allowed, and of supplies received by Brigadier-General Wilkinson, since the passage
of the act ot IGth March, 1802, in his capacity as Brigadier-General.
Statement B showing the moneys allowed and paid to Brigadier General Wilkinson, as Indian commissioner.
from 12th July, 1801, to 1st June, 1804,
Statement C showing the expenses incurred by General Wilkinson, and Governor C. Claiborne, as commission-
ers for taking'possession of Louisiana.
Statement D copy of the account of James Wilkinson, as Biigadier- General, taken from the books of this office
since I6th March. 1802.
338
FINANCE.
[1809.
Documents connected with statement A.
No. 1. Copy of a letter from the Secretary of War to the Comptroller of the Treasury.
Copy of a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury to the accountant of the War Department.
Copy of a letter from tbe accountant to the Comptroller of the Treasury.
Copy of the opinion of (he Attorney General.
Copy of the account of Brigadier General James Wilkinson, for extra allowances of rations, &c. from
the
le 13tli vSeptember, 1806, to 24th May, 1807.
Documents connected with statement 1) and a summary of the statements marked ABC and D.
6. Copy of a letter- from the accountant of the War Department, to Brigadier-General James Wilkinson,
dated 28th February, 1808.
7. Copy of a letter from the same to the same, dated 23d March, 1808.
8. Copy of a letter fiom (he same to the same, dated 16th November, 1808.
All which are respectfully submitted.
1 have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your most obedient servant,
WM. SIMMONS, Acct. Dep. War.
The Honorable John RAXDOLi'H Chairman of a Committee of the House qf Representatives United States.
Statement of moneys ivhich have been allowed and paid to Brigadier General James Wilkinson, and the objects
of such allowances and payments since the I6th March, 1802, over and above the pay of tivo hundred and
twenty-Jive dollars a month, prescribed and limited by the Mh section of the Jict of Congress of that date,
and of the supplies which have been furnished to him in his capacity as Brigadier General.
Dates of entry on
the books.
June 11, 1805.
Jan. 13, 1809.
May 31, 1806.
May 1, 1807,
April 30. 1808.
For pay, subsistence, and forage, received by General Wilkinson, from
March 16, 1802 to May 31, following, that being the date to which that
portion of the troops in the vicinity of the General were paid up to,
under the old establishment, by an arrangement of the War Depart-
ment, .----..--
His pay, agreeably to the act of March 16, 1802, at $225 per month,
during the same period, would have amounted to - - -
Difference,
For the following allowance of $2,033 16, made him by the Secretary
of War, which was disallowed at this office on the principle of its
being contrary to the law of the 16th March, 1802, fixinghis allowance
as brigadier general, and for reasons more fully detailed in my letter
to the Comptroller, under date of the 10th January, 1809, and after-
wards admitted by the accounting oflScers of the treasury, on the
opinion of the Attorney General of the 9th January, 1809, viz:
For extra allowance of 36 rations per day at Natchitoches, from the 13th
to the 30th September, 1806, 18 days, at 17.1 cents per ration.
For do. at said place, from 1st October to 11th November, 1806, 42 days,
8,016 rations at 18 cents, --....
For do. at New Orleans, from 12th November, 1806 to 24th May, 1807,
194 days, 9,312 rations at 15 cents, - - - - -
For an allowance of quarters, stables, &c. when on command in New
Orleans, for which he received no compensation, from 25th November,
1 806, to the 24th May, 1807, six months, at $100 per month.
$613 54
566 13
113 40
372 16
1,047 60
600 00
Note. — Subsequent to the 31st May, 1802, the pay of General Wilkinson, at the
rate of $225 per month, has been received through the pavmaster of the army.
Supplies which have been furnished General Wilkinson, and charged his account,
as contrary to the law of the 16th March, 1802, viz:
For amount paid by Moses Hook, captain and assistant military agent,
for a New Orleans boat to transport the general and his family, - 100 68
For amount paid by ditto, for painting said boat, and tor an awning and
other materials, - - - ■.'.." " 88 97
For amount advanced him by ditto, for transportation of his baggage
from Washington city, Baltimore and Philadelphia, to Pittsburg, - 262 96
For amount paid by Lieutenant William Piatt, assistant military agent,
for transportation of his baggage from the rapids on Red river to
Natchitoches, - - - - - - - - 25 00
For supplies made him by requisition on Captain George Peter, assistant
military agent at fort M' Henry, which have been passed to the credit
of William Linnard, military agent, and now brought to the «lebit of
the general, he not being entitled by law to any part thereof, viz:
Eight cords of wood tor November and December, 1807, $54 00
Forage consumed by his horses at fort M'Henry, out of that
purchased for the public horse, as well as on his own order,
per letter of Captain Peter, - - - - 10 00
64 00
Amount.
47 41
2,033 16
$2,080 57
1809.]
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMY,
m
Statement A— Continued.
Dec. 13, 1808.
For theCollowin?; articles furnished on his requsitions. agreeably to the
certificate of Abraham D. .\brahams, military agent at New Orleans.
viz:
8 cords of wood in IS06, at$5 .50, - - - . $44
bushels corn, ------ 70
barrels shelled corn, at $3, - - - - 33
Do. in the cob, at 1. - - - - 7o
Do. do. at 1 .50, - - - - 15
Do. shelled, at $3 50 - - - - 7
loads of hay, at I '2. - - - - - go
cords wood, at 5^, - - - - . 336
hoe, 1 garden rake and 3 lines. - - - . 5
stove complete, ----■•- 25
96
II
75
10
o
5
61]
1
1
5
trunks to pack papers in.
00
75
00
00
00
00
00
87
50
00
00
For 2 cords of wood furnished at Carlisle by Richard Parker, contractor.
22d September, 1808, at $2 50, -
701 12
5 00
1.247 73
$3,328 30
Department of War, .iccountanVs Office^ February 13, 1809.
WILLIAM ?^\My[0'S^. Accrmntant Deparhimil ffar.
No. 1.
Copy of a letter from the Secretary of Tfar to the Comptroller of the Treasury.
War Department. January 6, 1809.
Sir:
Having understood that the accountant of this department has doubted the legality of an allowance I had. with
the approbation of the President of the United States, directed to be made to General ^^'ilkinson. as commanding
oHicer at New Orleans, aiid its dependencies. 1 take the liberty of stating the facts, and the authorities under which
the allowance has been made. ,..,.,. , ,. , , ., ,
In the 5th section ot the act nsnig the military peace establishment, passed March 16. 1802. the President is
authorized to allow the commanding officers of posts, such additional number of rations, as he shall deem proper.
The commamling officer at New Orleans, has been allowed treble the ordinary number of rations for an officer
of his rank, with quarters. &;c. and it has been agieed that General Wilkinson should be allowed an addition of
treble the ordinary number of rations allowed to a brigadier-general, together with an allo\\ance for quarters. In
the compensation General Wilkinson receives by law, as brigadier general, the usual rations were estimated; but
it is presumed that this cannot justly bar him from an extra allowance under circumstances, which, in the opinion
<)f the President of the United States, would entitle any other officer to an ext'-a allowance of rations. Tiiis allow-
ance to him for quarters at tf.e expense of the United States, is notliing more than what is granted to all other offi-
cers acconling to their respective grades, although there never lias been any law for furnisliing officers or soldiers
with quarters^ any more than for tents or fuel: but universal usage and the necessity of the case have long since
sanctioned the practice. I shall not consider it expedient to give any other reasons on this subject to the accoun-
tant, ihaii those already given, but have thought it my duty to make this stitement to you. to aid in any (ipinion
vou may please to give.
I am very respecthilly, your obedient >ervant,
H. DEARBORN.
To the CoMi'TBoM.ER (/ the Treasury.
No. 2.
TuEASL Rv Department. CoinplroUer's Office. January 9. 1809.
Sir:
The account which you will herewith receive, was enclosed to me in a letter from the Secretary of ^Var. of
which a copy is also sent.
As the accounting officers of the treasury are authori'/.ed to revise settlements made in your office, and not to
decide on claims in tne first instance, it is necessary that you should admit or disallow the claim, in order that it
may be finally decided on in this department. It is therefore submitted to your decision.
I am. sir. respectfully, your obedient servant.
(i. DUVALI^
William Simmons. Esq.
No. 3.
Department of \N ar, Jccouniant'.s Office. January 10. 1809.
Sir:
The account of Brigadier General James Wilkinson, coveretl by your letter of the 9th in>tant. to be acted
upon in this office, had been'some days before exhibited to me for allowance, and was objected to. because I conceived
the claim expressly prohibited by law. ,^, ,
The 4th section of the act hxing the military peace establishment, passed the Ibth March. I.S02. contains the
followin"^ clause: '' And be it enacted, that the monttily pay of the officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians
and privates, be as follows, to wit: to the brigadier general, two hundred and twenty-five dollars, which shall be his
full and entire compensation, without a light to demand or receive any rations, forage, travelling expenses, or other
perquisite or emolument whatsoever, except such stationary as may be requisite, for flic use of his department."
340
FINANCE. [1809.
Now, the claim of Brigadier General Wilkinson, being for thirty-six rations per day, at Natchitoches, from 13th
September, 1806. to Hth November, following, and at New Orleans, from 13th November, 1806, to 24th May,
1807, and for quarters, stables, &c. at the latter place, from 25th November, 1806, to 24th May, 1807, I have, of
course, conceived as I have above stated, that ifs allowance was prohibited by law.
The clause contained in the 5th section of the above act, authorizing such additional number of rations to the
commanding officer of each separate post, as the President of the United States may direct, I did not conceive was
inteniled to include the brigadier general, after the proliibitory clause contained in the preceding section, and such
must have been the opinion heretofore iield by others; for I found, on examination, that Colonel Cushing received
double rations, as commanding officer at Natcliitnches, for the great part of the time charged by the General at that
place, and that Lieutenant Colonel Freeman and Colonel Cushing, received triple rations at New Orleans, together
including nearly the whole period charged by the General at the latter place, and in no instance, within my recollec-
tion, have double rations been allowed to two officers for the same period, at the same post. Indeed, the clause of
the section last leferred to, would seem to forbid it; because it limits the direction of the President of the United
States, to the allowance of additional rations to the commanding officers of each separate post.
The item for quarters, stables, &c. while at New Orleans, in my opinion, is also prohibited by the 4th section of
the act first mentioned, and in conformity with this opinion held by me ever since the passing of this act, I have
uniformly charged to the personal account ol' General Wilkinson, all sums paid by agents of this department, for
fuel, forage, transportation, &c. for his use, and at this time, his account stands charged with a considerable amount
composed of such items, as well as other moneys of long standing, unaccounted for.
Under these impressions, I do not feel myself authorr/.ed to admit any part ot the account, and, therefore, return
it herewith, to be revised by the accounting officers of the treasury, as suggested in your letter.
I have the honor to be, &c.
WILLIAM SIMMONS.
G. DuvALL, Esquire, Comptroller of the Treasury.
Sir:
No. 4.
Washington, January, 9, 1809.
The case referred to me for my opinion as stated in your note ()f the 6th instant, is not free from difficulty.
At first view, it presented serious embarrassment. On mature reflection, however, 1 concur in the opinion you have
formed.
The 4th section of the act of the 16th of March, 1802, declares, "That the monthly pay of the officers, non-
commissioned officers, musicians, and privates, be as follows, to wit: the brigadier general, two hundred and twen-
ty-five dollais, which shall be his full and entire compensation, without a right to demand or receive any rations,
forage, travelling expenses, or other perquisite or emolument whatsoever, &c." These expressions are broad and
comprehensive, and if taken alone, would exclude the allowance granted. But, to put a just interpretation on any
clause contained in a statute, you must look beyond the insulated section. The entire act must be taken into view,
and such a construction formed, as will give eftect to every part.
Though, in relation to other commissioned officers, this section provides only for their pay, yet, in the case of the
brigadier general , it fixes a certain sum, as his full and entire compensation for pay, rations, torage, travelling expenses,
and any other perquisite or emoluments, to which, by virtue of his office and in his capacity of brigadier general, he
maybe entitled. The terms perquisite and emolument, are well understood. A perquisite, means someting gained
by a place or office over and above its settled wages. An emolument, is any advantage or profit arising from the
particular office held.
The scale assumed by Congress, when they fixed the monthly pay of the brigadier general at two hundred and
twenty-five dollars, as a full and entire compensation, included, no doubt, a just estimate of the usual allowance
for rations, forage, and travelling expenses, to an officer of that gi-ade. If this section established only his monthly
pay, and, as in the case of other commissioned officers, the act had positively fixed and ascertained in subsequent
sections, the allowance for rations, forage, &c. it would have amounted, I apprehend, to the same thing as it does at
present. Those officers, for whose pay, rations, &c. provision is made, in this manner, are, I conceive, as complete-
ly excluded thereby in their respective capacities, considered merely as officers of a certain grade in the ordinary
line of duty, from additional compensation in any shape, as the brigadier general in his distinct and substantive
quality as such, by the expressions in relation to his monthly pay, being a full and entire compensation. When a
statute declares positively, that an officer shall receive a certain pay and a precise number of rations, &c. the affir-
mative expressions imply and import a negative, that he shall not receive any more than what is thus limited and
prescribed. The law thus fixes his full and entire compensation by specifying, particularly, every article of which
it shall consist.
Notwithstanding this, it will be conceded that officers arc entitled to quarters and to fuel in proportion to their
rank when the army goes into winter quarters; or to tents, when encamped. When inarching by land with the army
or proceeding by water, the wagons or vessels proper for transporting their necessary baggage or camp furniture,
would be provided at the public expense, and would not be deducted Irom their compensation. This, I believe to be
the universal usage and custom.
The allowance made to General Wilkinson, is not in his capacity of brigadier general, but in his quality of com-
mander of a separate post. By the 5th section of the act abuvementioned, the President is authorized to allow, to
the commanders of separate posts, such number of rations as he may, from time to time, think proper to direct, hav-
ing respect to the special circumstances of each pust. Officers of different grades may be ordered by the President,
as commander-in-chief, to different posts. The biigadier general, as well as a colonel or other inferior officer, nay,
the importance of a particular p:ist, may point him out to the President as the most suitable person. He is obliged,
when ordered, to repair to the place, a situation, perhaps, the least desirable. His command is limited to the de-
fence and protection of the post assigned. I can perceive no solid distinction in reason or common sense, between
his case and that of any otlier officer. They are equally subject to the superior control of the commander-in-
chief and must obey when he orders. The births nvAj not be those of their own seeking. In this new capacity
or peculiar office. Congress have thought proper to vest in the President, a discretion on the subject of rations. By
virtue of this power, the President, through you, as his regular organ, has thought proper to allow General Wilkin ■
son, whilst commanding at " New Orleans, treble rations." In doing this, I understand he has followed the ex-
ample set in similar cases, and particularly the precedent established in the instance of Colonel Freeman, who
commanded at the same post. Upon the best consideration I have been enabled to give the case, I believe the practice
to be correct and legal.
Yours very respectfully,
C. A. RODNEY.
The Secretary of War.
1809.] COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMY. ' 34 [
No. 5.
Dr. The United Siu/.e.^, to General Juinen ll'ilkimon.
To extra allowance of thirty -six rations per day, at Natchitoches, (Vom 13ili lo 30th September, 1806.
being eighteen days, eight hundred and sixty-lour rations, at seventeen cents live mills per ration, f 1 U 10
To do. at Natchitoches, lioin 1st October to 1 1th November, 180G, inclusive, being forty-two days, two
thousand and sixteen rations, at eighteen cents per ration, - - '- - ' - 072 ifi
To do. at New Orleans, from l'2th November, 1800, to 21di May, 1807, being one hundred ninely-four
days, nine thousand three hundred and twelve rations, at fifteen cents pel" ration, - * - i.0)7 GO
To allowance for my quarteis, stables, &c.. wiien on command xn New Orleans, loi- whicii I have
received no compensation, from the '25th November, ISOti, to -24111 May, 1807, inclui«i\e, being six-
months, at one hundred dollars per month, - - - - " - (joo 00
$2,033 ir.
JAMES \Vn>KlNSON.
Admitted.
H. DEARHORN.
TuKASuRY Dki'arimknt, Jatiunry 1!, 1 sOit.
The within account has been admitted by the Secretary of the War Department, with the approbation of the
President of the United States, under the 5tn section of the act of the 16th March, 1802, and is sanctioned by the
opinion of the Attorney General, and may, therefore, be passed to the credit of General Wilkinson, in the books of
the accountant for the Department of War.
G. Dl'VALf., Comptroller.
R. Harrison, .//iiditor.
B.
Statement of Moneys allowed and paid to Brigadier General James Wilkinson, as Indian Commis.sioner, viz:
Compensation.
^Compensation as commissioner to treat with the Cherokees at Southwest Point, from I '2th July
to lOth September, 1801, at eight dollars per day, ..... $488
Ditto, to treat with the Chickasavvs near Wolf river, from 11th September to '28th October, 1801.
at eight dollars per day, ....... 384
Ditto, to treat with the Choctaw nation, at fort Adams, fnmi '29th October to 31st December,
1801, at eight dollars per day, ....... .512
Ditto, to treat with the Choctaw commissioners for carrying into execution the treaty of fort
Adams, from January 1st to '22d March. 1802, at eight dollars per day. . .' . 648
Ditto, to treat with the Creek nation at fort Wilkinson, from 23d March t'j 18th July, I8O2, at
eight dollars per day, . . . . . . . . 94.J
Ditto, to treat with the Chociaw Indians at Old Fort (Confederation, from the 19th July, 1802, to
20th October following, at eight dollars per day, . . . . . 752
Ditto, as commissioner to determine and mark the Choctaw boundary line near the Mississippi,
from 21»t Octobei-. 1802. to 28th February, 1803, at eight dollars per day, . . 786
Ditto, as ctimmissioner to determine, survey, and mark, the boundary of the Choctaws. west of
the Mobile and Tombigby rivers, and the boundary of the Creeks, east of the Ai.ibama ami
the Tensaw rivers, from 1st ^Iarch to 3d December, 1803, at six dollars per day, . . 1,668
Ditto, as caminissiorier returning from Mobile to New Orleans on his way to the city of Phila-
delphia, his place of residence, from 4tli to 16th December. 1803. thirteen days, at eight
dollars per day. . . . . . . . .104
( 'ompensation as comniissioner from the 25th April, the day he left New Orleans, t.) the 1st June,
1804. when he arrived in Philadelphia, thirty-seven days, at eight dollars per day, . . -i^r-,
Personal Expenses us Conirnissioner. viz:
Amount of expenditures from the Oconee to the Choctaw nation, at a cimfereiice held
with said nation at fort Confederation, and while passing throuiih th«; same, from 30th
August to 28th October, 180;^., - - - ' - - - 606 51
Expenditures when in search of Mr. Purceil, for inform.-'.tion respecting the. Indian boun-
daries, from 17th July to llth August, 180-2, ----- 30855
Payment^ lo William T. McCormick for sundry supplies (tf groceries, for the use of the
commissioners, ---.... 034 3g^
*6,.=)8-2
Expenditures while perambulating, and establishing the Choctaw boutuiar)' line, agreeably
to (he treaty at fort Adams, from 2d December. 1802, to 28th February, 1803.
Payments for his expenses and charges incident to establishing the Choctiw and Creek
boundaries on the Tombigby. Mobile, and Alabama livers. from 10th Julv, to 20th
November, 1803, - - - - - - ' -
For amount of his account of expenses from New Orleans to the t-eat of Government, and
while remaining there on business relative to his duties as Indian commissioner.
184 45
505 (,9
-2.715 -29
Expenses other than personal, tnz:
Payments on account of the survey of the route from Bayou Pierre to the Choctaw nation,
in 1802, -./,-."-. - - - - - - - 120 20
Payment to M'illiam T. McCormick for medicine for the troops, from 31st March, lo27th
November. 1802, - - - - - - - . 12 87?
Payments to sundry soldiers under command of Lieutenant Edmund P. Gaines, for extra
pay as laborers, while engaged on the Choctaw line of demarcation in Nove\iiber and
December, 1802, --------- •.,>52 .50
44 tt
342 *■' FINANCE. ' [1809.
Payment (o servant anil attendant, having charge of public horses and baggage, from 1st
July. 1802, to 1st March, 1803, - - - - - - 160 00
Expenditures while perambulating, and establishing the Choctaw boundary line, agreeably
to the treaty of fort Adams, from 2d December, 1S02, to 28th February, 1803, - 656 09
Payments made by him for charges incident to establishing the Choctaw and Creek
boundaries on the Tombigby, Mobile, and Alabama rivers, from 10th July, 1803, to
20th November following, - - - - - - - - 1,950 435
3,152 10
$12,449 39
Note. — It is to be understood that the compensation, &c. of General Wilkinson, as Indian commissioner,
entered in tliis statement, commences with his appointment, the 12th July, 1801, because the whole was included in
one settlement at this office, and the expendituies between that date and the 16th March, 1802, could not be dis-
linctly separated.
Expenses incident to forming the treaty of fort IVilkinson^ taken from the account of Wilkinson, Haivkins, and
Pickens, joint commissioners for holding a treaty ivilli the Indian tribes south of the Ohio, viz:
Commissioners' table and other expenses, viz:
For articles for subsistence of themselves, their attendants and horses, per account of Alex-
ander Macomb, secretary, per abstract A, - - - - - - 3,956 98
For articles of household and table furniture, culinary vessels, &c. per aljstract A, - 445 15
Sundry payments by Alexander Macomb, secretary, per vouciier No. 2, in his account, to
Samuel C. Hall, for expenses incident to the support of the commissioners' table, (or
which there are no specilic vouchers, per abstract A, - • - - - 624 07
For the ])urchase of i)rovisions and supplies lurnisiied belonging to the facto-
ry, by Jonathan Ilalsted, United States" lactor, for the use of tlie com-
missioners' table, and for the Indians attending the treaty at fort Wilkin-
son, per abstract No. 4, and vouchers with Halsted's account, - - 5,942 35
For articles furnished the conimissioneis and the chiefs of the Creek nation
of Indians attending the treaty, out of the United States' factory, per ab-
stract No. 1, and vouchei's, witb Halsted's account, '. " " 764 08
Kxpenditures made on account of the commissioners, exclusive of those ibr
the purchase of provisions, and, principally, upon their orders, per abstract
No .3, in Halsted's account, _ -. - - . - - - 1.620 15
Payment made by said Halsted for incidental expenses, in procuring provi-
sions. &c. - - - - - - - - - 108 00
Payments made by Alexander Macomb, secretary, for transportation, pay of
guides, expresses, cooks, and others employed during the execution of the
commission, and in assembling the Indians at the treaty, &c. per ab-
stract B, - - •; . - - . - - - - 665 46
For washing done for the commissioners and their secretaiy, per abstract B, 163 72
For payments by Alexander Macomb, to Nathaniel Evans and Lieutenant
VValback, for contingent expenses incident to the treaty, for which there
are no specific vouchers, per abstract B, - - - - - 41 75
Payments for expenses and allowances for services of interpreters and at-
tendants, ami travelling expenses of the commissioners, per abstract B, - 662 90
5,026 30
9,968 41
If. 994 61
Amount of expenditures by the quartermaster general feu- the purchase of horses, mules, transportation
of Indiafi goods, and other disbursMnents in relation to the treaties, - - . . 3,121 50
$18.116 11
Department of Wak, Accouniunt's Office. Fcbrv,/ry 13, 1809.
. ^^'ILLIAM SIMMONS, .dccountant Department fFur.
c.
Abstract of_ expenditures made by Lieutenant Josiah Taylor, ussislunl military agent, under the directions of
Hrigadier General James ff'itkinson imd Governor ffiUiam C. C. Claiborne, Commissioners appointed to take
possession of Louisiana, i7i the years 1803 and 1804.
For 4 ISMbs loaf sugar, 11.350 Spanish cigars, 6^ gallons vinegar,
bottles vinegar maiUe,
bottles pickles,
bottles of olives,
lbs. ot cheese,
lbs. of hog's lard,
lbs. of butter,
bunches of onions,
lbs. of flour,
barrels of flour,
sheep,
barrels of potatoes,
jbu^hels of salt,
lbs. of bread,
tierce Irish beef,
lbs. of beef,
barrel of onions,
cases ot tea,
lbs. of corn blades,
barrels corn,
418^
lbs loaf sugar.
11.350
Spanish cigars,
H
30
"• lump sugai".
8
bottles of capers.
o
44
" brown sugar.
1
box of brandy fruits.
.>
844
bottles t)f claret.
1
raisins,
3
196d
gallons Madeira winCj,
4874
lbs. of ham.
148.1
4
*' sheiry wine.
3
tubs of rounds of beef.
17
1
quarter cask Madeira wine.
1
bottle ol Cayenne pepper.
24
144
bottles of champaigne.
3
lbs. black pepper,
20
50
" white wine,
20
•■ chocolate.
30
100
hermitage wine.
10
bottles of mustard.
.>
588
red wine,
47
sweet oil,
1
6
•' cordials, _
3
lbs. vermicelli.
3
1
bitters,
16
'■ ofalmomls.
W
67
gallons brandy.
40
" of rice.
300
81
bottles of portei-,
12
beeves' tongues.
1
1
case of gin.
1
•I
lb. mace.
IHO
258
bottles of ale.
J.
4
lb. cloves,
1
3
barrels of cider.
]
4
lb. nutmegs.
1
5
gallons of rum.
1
4
lb. cinnamon.
450
3|
" whiskey,
I
English cheese,
'J6
1809.]
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE
ARMY.
9
decanters,
6
salt cellars,
24
wine glasses,
24
tumblers.
2
pitchers.
6
dishes,
GO
Dlates,
antern.
I
1
set dining china.
34:5
7 loads of haj% 1
162^ lbs. coftee, 16
5i lbs. first quality tea, 210^
48 cords of wood, 1
() dozen knives and forks, 42
3 pair plated candlesticks. 228
2 pair snufters, 4^
12 barrels of charcoal. 1
30 lbs. of bar iron. 24
1 pair of andiions, 42
looking glass,
lights of glass,
lbs, spermaceti candles,
barrel hominy.
Ib<. of tallow candles,
i'eet of plank,
lb-;, of Castile soap,
filtering stone,
cordial glasses,
goblets.
Also, forage for five public horses, riding express trom Fort Adams to New Orleans, sundry
merated. dinners for twelve persons for ten days, furniture not enumerated, two tables, cakes,
roceries, not enu-
-. , . . - , , - ^ , macaroons, confec-
tionary and i)reserves. pies, tarts, puddings, cakes, biscuit, and cabbages, confectionary furnished at different times,
sugar plums, washing tablecloths and napkins, nine turkeys, eighteen capons, and thirty fowls. Tiieilicine, &c.
"Note. — The above disbursements were made between the 7th December, 1803, aiul 24th April,
1804. per vouchers, from No. l,to!'9, and amount to ----- $5,127 37
John M. Wight, for provisions and other articles purchased in the market for the use of
the commissioners' table, from 2<;th January, to the 22(1 April, 1804, inclusively, - 1,378 10
Ditto, for ditto, (m the 23d April. 1804, - - - - - 11 50
Ditto, for sixty loaves bread, purchased for ditto, - - - - 3 75
Ditto, for his salary as steward to the commissioners, from IGth January, to 23d April,
180!, inclusively. 99 days at one dollar per day, - - - - 99 00
1,492 35
6,G19 72
DEPARTMEvr OF W \-R, ^^ccoiinlctnl^s Office. February 13,1809.
WM. SIMMONS, .flccountant Department of JVar.
Dr.
Brigadier General James JVilkinson.
1801.
December 31.
1803.
September 30.
November 30.
1804.
January 31.
1805.
Jaiiuary 28.
1801.
December 31.
1805.
January 28.
June
11.
14.
1805.
April 30.
To amount of debits till this date, . . . . -
To ZebulonM. Pike, payment made him per receipt dated 15th March, 1802, on
account of pay, forage and subsistence, - - - -
To James Sterrct, payment made him per receipt, dated 30th March, 1803, on
account of pay, -------
To John B. Barnes, payment made him per receipt dated 2d August, 1802. on ac-
count of pay, ..----
To warrants on the treasurer for warrant No. 8080, for amount of his account for
maps and charts of Louisiana, - - . . -
Contra.
Cr.
By amount of credits till this date,
150 00
By maps and plans. &c. for a survey of the Mississippi river from
Nev,- Orleans to the sea, and taking soundings and bearings of the
sevei-al mouths of that river. - - _ .
For a plan of the posts of Attakapas and Opelousas, and the internal
navigation, - _ -
For a plan of Upper liouisiana from New Madrid to the Missouri.
For a plan of the rivers Rouge and Noire,
For pilotage on Lake Pontchartrain and the passes to the sea.
For a chart of the coast of Peusacola, soundings, &c.
By James Wilkinson. Indian commissioner, for balance due him as commissioner,
carried to his credit a-> brigadier general, - - - .
By pay of the army, for his pav from September 1, 1801. to
" May 31, 1802. -" - - 936
Pay from June 1. to December 31, 1802. - - 1,575
Do. from January 1, to December 31, 1803, - - 2.700
80
00
50
00
8
00
24
00
450
00
Deduct amount received from Caleb Swan, by w-arrantsNo.
632, G49, 664, 68G and 712, - " -
5,211
2,250
By forage of officers, for his forage from 1st September, 1801, to 31st
" March. 1802, - - - ^ -
By subsistenceofthearmy, for his subsistence from 1st September, 1801.
to 31st March, 1802. at twenty-four ration-, - -
By quartermaster depaitment, for payment made for the passage of
two sergeants, one corporal and one musician from New Orleans to
New York and Washington, - - . .
2,961 00
144 00
853 92
120 00
By incidenfail and contin_gent expenses, for amount of his account for books pur-
chased for public use in 1801, and since transferred to the superintendent of
military stores, -------
By balance due, General Wilkinson being present and the same admitted by
aim, (see letters to General Wilkinson) - - - - -
$44,338
03
500
00
1,500
00
2,000
00
762
00
49,100
03
38,528 35
762 00
2,506 53
4.078 92
323 U
2,901 13
49,100 03
344
FINANCE.
[1809.
Dr.
Brigadier GeneralJames JVilkinson.
1805.
June 14.
July 29.
1806.
May 31.
Mar 12.
June 19.
July 2.
July
July
6.
7.
12.
August
4,
18,
29,
September 4,
15,
1-
October 1 ,
November 11,
December 30,
1807.
May 1 ,
1808.
May 29,
April .30, I
88
97
700
00
262
96
To balance due the United States on settlement, - _ - .
To Caleb Swan, paymaster of the army.
For warrant No. 655, drawn by the Secretary of War, for his pay from 1st
April, to 31st Decemer, 1805, - - - . .
To William Linnard, military agent.
For amount paid by Moses Hook, assistant military agent, for a New
Orleans boat to transport the General and family, - - 100 68
For amount paid by do. for painting said boat, and for an awning and
other articles, - - - -
For amount advanced him by do., per receipt 14th May, 1805.
For amount advanced him by do. for transportation of his baggage
from Washington city, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, to Pittsburg, -
To wariants on the treasurer.
For warrant No. 9111, to Wm. Simmons, for a bill of exchange, dated
!2th April, 1806, in favor of Falconer, and Comegys on account of
the Indian department, - - - - -
For warrant No. 9188, to Nicholas Wliellan, for two bills of exchange
in favor of Peter Chouteau, on account of the Indian department.
For warrant No. 9213, to Wm. Whann, for a bill of exchange dated
April ,30, 1806, in favor of Abraham New, on account of the Indian
department, -..-..
For warrant No. 9215, to James Davidson, for a bill of exchange dat-
ed May 15, 1806, in favor of li. Bisson, on account of the Indian
department, ----..
For warrant No. 9224, to James Davidson, for a bill of exchange dat-
ed April 28, 1806, in favor of J. Y. Mossman, on account of the In-
dian department, - - . - .
For warrant No. 9225, to Wm. Mackay, for three bills of exchange,
dated May 15 and 20, 1806. onaccount of the Indian department, -
For wan-ant No. 9230. to Wm. Whann, for two bills of exchange
dated May 12, and 29, 1806, on account of the Indian department'.
For warrant No. 9242, to Thomas T. Tucker, for a bill of exchange,
dated May 18, 1806, in favor of Alexander M'Nair, on account of
the Indian department, . . . . .
For warrant No. 9259, to Charles Steel, for a bill of exchange, dated
June 5, 1806, in favor of W. Massey, for a tract of land purchased
of him for a site for a factory, &c. at Belle Fontaine,
For warrant No. 9276, to Charles Steel, for a bill of exchange, dated
St. Louis, 26th June, 1806, in favor of P. Chouteau, on account of
the Indian department, - - - . .
For warrant No. 9279, to James Davidson, for two bills of exchange,
dated 18th and 21st June, 1806, in favor of P. Chouteau, on account
ot the Indian department, - - - - -
For warrant No. 9281, to James Davidson, for a bill of exchange, dated
June 26tii, 1806, in favor of P. Chouteau, on account of the Indian
department. ----..
For wariant No. 9301, to Charles Steel, for a bill of exchange, dated
June 18th. 1806, on account of the Indian department,
F<u- warrant No. 931.3, to James Davidson, for a bill of exchange, dated
June 29th, 1806, in favor of Peter Chouteau, on account ot the In-
dian department, - - -
For warrant No. 93-23, to ditto, for a bill of exchange, dated July 30th,
1806, on account of the Indian department,
For warrant No. 9334, to T. T. Tucker, for a bill of exchange, dated
March 31, 1806, ni favor of William Scott, on account ot the Indian
department, - - - . . - 93 00
For warrant No. 9333, to James Davidson, for ihree bills of exchange
on account of the Indian department, 22d July, 1806, in favor of P.
Dorion, sen. - - - . - 90 00
30th July, 1806, in favor of P. Chouteau, - - 512 00
4th August, 1806, in favor of M. Michael, - - 527 00
980
00
1,390
00
231
00
201
00
650
00
800
00
1,086
99
340
33
250
00
200
00
300
00
200
00
278
00
600
00
262
00
$2,901 13
2,025 00
For wariant No. 9338, to William Doughly, for two bills of exchange
on account of the Indian department.
For warrant No. 9354, to James Davidson, for a bill of exchange, dated
30th July, 1806, in favor of Peter Chouteau, on account ot the In-
dian department, . - . .
For warrant No. 9362, to Thomas T. Tucker, for a bill of exchange
dated May 14, 1806, in favor of Z. M. Pike, on account of the In-
dian department, - . - . .
For warrant No. 9453, to Thomas T. Tucker, for a bill of exchange,
dated March 31, 1806. in favor of Lewis Crawford, on account of
the Indian department, - - - . .
For warrant No. 9487, to Beverly Waugh, for a bill of exchange dated
May 14, 1806. in favor ofZ. M. Pike, on account of the Indian de-
partment, --.--,
For warrant No. 9554, to Wm. Wliann. for a bill of exchange, dated
October 4, 1806, in favor of John Walch, on account of the contin-
gent expenses ol the army, - . . .
1,129 00
288 00
384 57
204 00
200 00
170 66
450 00
To William Linnard, military agent:, for amount paid on his order by Lieutenant
1 latt, tor transportation ot his baggage fro'ii the rapids or ~ " ' " "'
toches, 23d September, 1806,
rapids on Red river to Natchi-
To Caleb Swan, paymaster of the army, for warrant No. 1114. drawn by the com-
mander-in-chiet, for his pay in advance, from 1st March to 30th June, 1808,
per leceipt dated 18th February, 1808, ....
To warrants on the treasurer, for warrant No. 305, on account of translating sun-
dry French military works for the War Department,
1,152 61
10,688 55
25 00
900 00
200 00
1809.]
COMMANDERIN CHIEF OF THE ARMY.
345
Dr.
1808.
July
29,
September 9.
Oct. 31.
Dec. 13.
Nov. 21.
1809, Jan. 26.
Feb.
To Richard Parker, contractor:
For amount ot two cords of wood, furnLshed at Carlisle the 22d September,
1808, at two dollars and fifty cents. ------
To Robert Brent, paymaster of the army:
For warrant No. 161, drawn by the Secretary of War^ for his pay in advance,
for March, April, and May, 1809, three months, at two hundred and twenty-
iive dollars. ------.-.
To Robert Brent, paymaster of the army:
For warrant No. 249, drawn by the Secretary of War, for his pay in advance,
for June, July, August, September, October, and November, 1809, six
months, at two hundred and twenty-tive dollars, - . - .
To Ninian Pinckney, district paymaster:
For this amount, paid him on account of his pay and emoluments, per receipt,
dated December 3, 1807, -------
To balance due the United States, per contra.
To Quartermaster department, 1807, for the followins; supplies made him by Cap-
tain George Peter, at fort McHenry, which have been passeil to the credit of
William Linnard, military agent, and now brought to the debit of the general,
he not being entitled by law to any pait thereof, viz.:
4 cords of wood for November, 1S07, at 7 dollars per cord, - $28 00
4 cords of wood for November, 1807, at 6A dollars, - 26 00
For amount of forage consumed by his horses, while at fort McHenry,
out of that purchased for the public horse, as well as on his own or-
der, ])er letter to Captain Peter, - - ■ - 10 00
To Caleb vSwan, paymaster of the army:
For warrant No. 1212, drawn by the commander-in-chief, tor his pay for July an<i
August. 1808, in advance, per receipt 28th June, 1808.
To warrants on the treasurer.
For warrant No. 743, transmitted to him at Carlisle, on account of translating
sundry French military works, for the use of the War Department,
To Robert Brent, paymaster of the army:
For warrant No. 10, drawn by the Secretary of War, for his pay in advance,
from September 1, 1808. to February 28, 1809, per receipt July 14, 1808, -
To Abraham D. Abrahams, military agent:
For this sum, advanced him on account of the public service, per receipt, dated
January 10. 1807, for which he is accountable, - - . .
Note. — Of the above sum it appears, by a receipt of M. Girard, dateil 27th
March, 1807, that one hundred and fifty dollars were applied by him for the pub-
lic service; and, by the receipt of P. Rubell, that two hundred dollars were to be
employed in secret police service.
To quartermaster's department, furnished him by A. D. Abrahams, jnilitary agent,
per certificate, viz:
8 cords of wood in 1806. at $5 50, ----- $4400
96 bushels of corn in 1806, - - - - - - 72 75
11 barrels shelled corn, at three dollars. - - - - 33 00
38 barrels of corn in the cob. at one dollar, - - - - 38 00
37 do. do. - . - - - - • 37 00
10 do. at one dollar and fifty cents, - - - 15 00
2 do. shelled, at three dollars and fifty cents, - - - 7 oo
5 loads of hay, at twelve dollars, - - - - - 60 00
61| cords of wood, at five dollars and fifty cents, - - - 336 87
1 garden rake, one hoe, and three lines, - - - - 5 50
1 stove, complete, - - - - - - - 25 00
5 trunks, to pack papers, - - - - - - 27 00
$64 00
450 00
200 00
1,350 00
2,500 00
584 37
5 00
675 00
1,350 00
250 00
$25,437 41
$7,891 03
NorE. — It may be proper to remark, that, in addition to the balance above stated, John Wilkins, jun., late quar-
termaster general, has transmitted to this office a list of moneys, stated by him to have been advanced on public
account, for which he claims credit, and in which General Wilkinson's name appears, for $3,879 71, which, added
to the balance above stated, will constitute the sum of $11,770 74.
Cr.
1806.
September 20,
November 30.
1807.
January 31,
February 16,
By pay of the army, 1805:
For his pay as brigadier general and commander-in-chief, from 1st April, 1805,
(to which time he was paid by the paymaster of the army) to 31st December
following, -------
By Thomas A. Smith, for amount paid him per receipt dated October 21, 1806, on
account of his expenses from Natchitoches to the Seat of Government,
By Isaac Briggs, for this sum paid him on account of his compensation aud ex-
penses incident to bringing despatches to the Seat of Government,
By Peter Chouteau, Indian agent, for the following sums paid him, per receipts,
in bills of exchange, drawn in favor of sai<l Chouteau, and paid by the follow-
ing warrants, which are charged to Gen. Wilkinson.
No. 9188, for a bill dated 21st April, 1806, - - - $970 00
- - - 420 00
- 300 00
- 150 00
- 200 00
- 100 00
- 200 00
- 200 00
- 278 00
- 600 00
k(
do.
30th do.
4fr
9225,
do.
15th May,
4b
fcW
do.
26th do.
4h
9276,
do.
26th June,
fct.
9279,
do.
18th do.
ii
a
do.
21st do.
(4
9281,
do.
26th do.
bW
9301,
do.
18th do.
64
9313,
do.
29th do.
.4
2,025 00
500 00
50C 00
.M6
FINANCE.
[1809.
Ck.
1807.
1808.
June 13,
30,
1809, Jan. 13.
No. 9323, for a bill dated 30th .luly,
9333, do. 30th do.
9351, do. 30th do.
1806,
For this sum, paid him per receipt 4th August, 1806, on account of
the Indian department, ---...
$263 00
512 00
384 57
82 13
By James B. Many, captain.
For amount paid on sundry orders, drawn on him by said Many, on account of
the ransom of Osage captives. - - - - -
By Daniel Huglies. lieutenant.
For amount paid on sundry orders, drawn on him by said Hughes, on account of
the ransom of Osage captives, - - - . .
By Peter Dorion, interpreter to the Sioux Indians,
For amount advanced him for compensation, from 1st January to 31st March,
1808, - - - - - - - 135 00
For ditto, ditto, to 31st Marcli, 1808, on account, - - 65 00
For ditto, ditto, ditto, to 30th September, 1808, - - 208 00
For ditto, ditto, ditto, to 30th November, - - 90 00
By Barony Vasques, interpreter,
For amount advanced him, on account of his compensation as an interpreter to
the Kanzas Indians, per receipt, - - - . .
By Pierre Lefevre, interpreter at Arkansas,
For amount advanced him on account of his compensation, per receipt of 26th
January, 1806, ---.-..
By William Ewing, Indian agent, for amount of sundry payments made on his
order, per abstract, ---...
By quartermaster de|)artment, 1806,
For amount paid William Massej;, for a tract of land on the river Missouri, in
the territory of Louisiana and district of St. Louis, called Bellefontaine, for a
site for a cantonment, Indian factory, &c. - . . .
By Indian department, 1805,
For amount paid Robert Dickson, for expenses conductinga criminal of the Sioux
nation of Indians, from the Prairie du Chieii to St. Louis, in 1805, - 607 99
For amount paid yVnthotiy Naw, for his services as interpreter of the
French language for the Indian department, from 12th September to
the 31st December, 1805, - - - - - 111 00
For services of J. V. Garnier, as interpreter of the Frencii language,
and as secretary to a conference at St. Tjouis, by Governors Wilkin-
son and Harrison with sundry Indians, from 5th to 18th October,
1805, at 4 dollars per day, - - - ■■ - 52 00
537 00
By Indian department, 1806,
For amount paid Lewis Crawford, for rum and duiant, furnished on the order of
captain M. Lewis, to tiie A3'ouwais and Sioux, and to an interpreter of their
language, for his services conducting them from their village to St.
Louis, ..-----
For amount paid Lieutenant Z. M. Pike, to reimburse him sundry expen
ditures made on an expedition to the head of the Mississippi, includ-
ing pay of Rosseau, from 8th September, 1805, to 18th April, 1806, - 374 67
For amount disbursed by him, from 1st January to 3Ist July, 1806, on
account of the Indian department —
For amount paid A. Naw, as interpreter, from 1st January to 31st July,
1806; pay of M. Baiada, interpreter to a party of Mahas, from 20th
May to 20th July, 1806: pay of M. Price, interpreter, trom May 1st
to 5th June, 1806; J. Ronville. 19lh April to 31st May; P. Lisser,
for going express to the Kickapoos; and for sundry supplies and pre-
sents to Indians, _ . - - .
For amount paid l)y him for ransom of sundry Osage captives, and ex
penses incident tliereto, - - - -
590 84
363 53
By pa>; of the army, 1808,
For his pay as brigadier general, from 1st March to 30th June, 1808, at
225 dollars per month, ......
By pay of the army, 1808:
For his pay as brigadier general, from 1st July to 31st December, 1808, at two
hundred and twenty-live dollars per month, - - - . -
By subsistence of the army:
For extra allowance of thirty-six rations ))er day. at Natchitoches, from 13th to
30th Septembei', 1806, eigiileen days, 864 rations, at 17y\, cents, $113 40
For ditto, at said place, from 1st October to the 11th Novembei'. 1806,
inclusive, forty two days, 1.513 rations, at 18 cents per ration.
For ditto, at New Orleans, fiom 13th November, 1806, to 24th May,
1807, 194 days, 6,984 rations, at 15 cents, - - - 1,047
16
60
By quarfermastei's department:
For allowance of (juarters, stables, &c. when on command in New
Orleans, tor which he receivetl no compensation, from 25lh No-
vember, 1806, to 31th May, 1807, six months, at one hundred dol-
lars per month, - " ..
Bv balance due the United States,
$1,433 16
600 00
4,658 70
153 33
1,575 17
498
00
50
00
50
00
376
00
250 00
770 99
1,856 (13
900 00
1,3.50 00
*^ 2,033 16
$17,546 38
7,891 03
^35,437 41
• The above allowance of $3,033 IG, was made liim by the Secretary of War, which was disallowed at this office, on the
principle of its being contrary to law, of the ICth Mai-ch, 1^02, fixing' his allowance as brigadier general, and for reasons more
fully detailed in my letter to tlie Comptroller, under date of tlie 10th Janiuary, 1809, and afterwards admitted by the accounting'
officers of ihc treasury, on the opinion of the Attorney General, of the 9th January, 1809.
Department of War, Jlcc.oitnlanPs Office, February 13, 1809.
WILLIAM SIMMONS, Jiccountant of liar Deparlment.
1809.] COMM ANDER-IN-CHIEF OK rilE ARMY. 347
No. G.
Aciolnt.wt'.s Office. February 'iO, 1808.
Sir:
On the luljustment of the acciiunts of (he niililary asenis and their assistants, it appears tliat disburr-einenis
have been made on your account, whicli ihe act ol' Consress tixins the military peace establislimeiit does not autho-
rize. I have, consequently, been compelled to charije all sucli disbursements to your personal account, thereby
consideiably increasing the balance standing lo your debit on the books of this office.
Of this circumstance I iiave thought it my duty to acquaint you, and to suggest the propriety of a settlement of
your public accounts while your presence at the seat of Government may aftbrcj the means of facilitating such set-
tlement.
[ am, &c.
^^!LLI AM SIMMONS.
Brigadier General J. Wilkinso.n, tf'ushington Ciltj.
No. 7.
.\ccouNTANi's Office, March 2'.'.. I80S.
Sir:
I have received your letter of the lOtli instant, and. in reply, have to observe, ihat it was not my intention,
by the letter addressed to you on the -'0th ultimo, to bring into view any of the irregular expenditures \\hich have
been made by your orders, arising under the peculiar ciicumstances you have mentioned. Those to which my letter
had reference, are the payments made by the niilitary agents and their assistants, from time to time, for the trans-
portation of your baggage, purchase of fuel, forage, &c. on your personal account: allowances which are positively
forbidden by the 4th section of the law iixing the military peace establishment, under date the Itith March. 180d.
It was also the object of that letter, to bring to your view the balance of Si.yoi 13, standing to your debit on settle-
ment of your account 1 1th June, 1S05, both of which items, together with the sum of seven hundred dollars received
from Lieutenant Hook, on the 1 1th May, 1805, and a draft draw n by you on this department, ihe 4th October, 1806,
expressed for the contingent services, and omitted 10 be credited by you in any account rendered to this office, 1
deem it my duty to request that you will account for as early as practicable.
I am, &c.
WILLIAM SIMMONS.
Brigadier General J. \\ ilkinson, City nf JJ a^hini(lon.
No. S.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 10th instant, requesting to be informed what was the daily allowance admitted
for your services w hen engagetl as a commissioner on Indian aftairs, in IbOl, '-2. and '.'?, i have the honor to state, that
your account on that head has been credited with the ibilowing anmunts, viz:
Compensation as commissioner for holdiitg treaties with the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Creek Indians, from
letli July. 1801. to SOth October, 180-J. iiiti days, at S8. --.... s:'.728
Compensation as commissioner to determitie and mark the Choctaw boundary line, fiom -Jlst October, liso-i,
to oil December, 1803. 10;t days, at §it;, .---.._.. y. 154
Compensation while on your route from Mobile to New Orleans, from 4th to Ifith December, 1803. and from
NewOrleans to Philatlelphia, from -Jjth April to 1st June, 1804, 50 days, at $8, - - - - 400
It will be understood, that the above compensations are in addition to the expenses of your table, as commis-
sioner, and travelling expenses, and also in addition to your pay as commander-in-chief.
AMiile on the subject of your accounts, permit me again to call your attention to thf contents of my letter to you
of the -23(1 March last, and to add, that, since that date, the debits of jour accounts have considerably"increased."the
amount of which will constitute one of the iteivis in the list of balances about to be laid before ("ongress, unless pre-
viously accounted for.
I am, &c.
WILLIAM SIMMONS.
Brigadier General J. \V ii.ki.nson, City of li'ushini^ton.
AciOU.vrANT's OniCF,. .\oi;c7iibcr 16. 1808.
Summary Statement of the allotcance^ and advances of luoncy made by the Department of JJ'ar to Brii^adier
General James JJ'itkinson, incU(ding the supplies received from himhy aiicnts of the H'ar JJepurlmeni, since
the passai^e of the act of March 16. 1802. ntlier than the nwnthly pay of $-2-25 00, and the stationary allowed &y
that act.
<9nioirn! of Statement A.
Showing the moneys which have been allowed and paid lo General \\'ilkinson. and the objects of such allowances
and payments, since the 16th of March. 1802. over and above the pay of ai'2-25 per month, prescribed and
limited by the fourth section of the act of Congress oi that date, and of tlie supplies whicli have been received
by him in the capacity of Brigadier General, viz:
\mount of allowances made to General ^\'ilklnson, ----- - $-2. 080 57
.\mount of supplies received by him from agents of the department, and brought to his debit in the ac-
count current herewith, marked D. the amount of which is included in the balance standing to his
debit, on that statement, . - _ . . . - . $1,'247 73
.imoxnt of Statement B.
Showing the moneys allowed and paid to Brigadier General James ^^'ilkinsotl. as Indiaticommissiotier,
commencing on the 12th July. 1801, the date of his appointment, and enditig the 1st June, 1804. the
date of his return to Philadelphia, viz:
Compensation as commissioner, from 12th Julv 1801, to 16tli Deecmber, 1803. and fio;ii 25th April to
the 1st of June, 1804, - -■----.- $6,58200
Personal expenses as commissioner, ------- 2,715 29
Kxpeuditures other than personal, having relation to the formation of the treaties and run
ning the boundary lines, &c. -------- .'!,(5'2 10
y.'297 29
348 FINANCE. [1809.
Expenses of Wilkinson, Hawkins, and Pickens, joint Commissioners, viz:
Articles for subsistence of themselves, their attendants, and horses, household and table
furniture, and table expenses, - - . - - - $5,026 '20
Other expenditures for provisions supplied the commissioners and the Indians
attending the treaty, (which could not be separated) and also pay of inter-
preters and attendants, &c. &c. ..... 9,968 41
14,994 61
Disbursements by the Quartermaster General, - -' - - 3,121 50
18,116 II
Jimount of Statement C.
Showing the expenses incurred by General Wilkinson and Governor Claiborne, commissioners for
taking possession of New Orleans, viz:
Table and house expenses of the commissioners, from 7th December, 1803, to 34th April,
1804, --------- S6,320 23
Household furniture for the commissioners, .... - 200 50
Pay of steward to the commissioners, from I6th January to 23d April, 1804, 99 00
6,619 72
Amount of Statement D.
Showing the state of James Wilkinson's account as Brigadier General, on tne books of
this office, since the 16tii March, 1802, which includes the advances made to him by the
War Department, and by the several agents, together with the supplies received by
him subsequent to that date, as far as accounts and information have been received at
this office, exhibiting a balance due the United States, - - . - 7^891 o3
In addition to the balance of $7j891 03, it may be proper to remark, that the late Quarter-
master General, John Wilkms, Jr. has forwarded to this office a list of moneys stated
by him to have been advanced on public account, for which he claims a credit, and on
which General Wilkinson's name appears, for $3,879 71, which, added to the above
sum would constitute a balance to the debit of General Wilkinson, of $11,770 74. The
vouchers for the advance not having been forwarded by the Quartermaster General, the
account has not been acted upon. .-...--. 3,879 71
$19,268 89
Department of War, .Iccountant' s Office, February 13, 1809.
WILLIAM SIMMONS, .Accountant Department qf War.
lOih Congress.] No. 297. [2d Session.
ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
COMMUNICATKD TO THK SENATE, FEBRUARY 25, 1809.
Mr. Giles communicated the following letter and statement from the Secretary of the Navy:
Sir:
The enclosed is a hasty sketch of the ideas suggested to me in reading the bill before the Senate, entitled
" A bill further to amend the several acts for the establishment and regulation of the Treasury, War, and Navy
Departments."
Kespecttully,
ROBERT SMITH.
February ^2b, 1809.
Warrant^ drawn by the Secretary of the Navy upon the Treasurer of the United States, do, at this time, an<l
fir many years have, specified the particular appropriation or appropriations to which the same should be charged.
This is the established usage of the Navy Department, and there are to it but a few exceptions, in cases of inevitable
necessity, wherein bills have been drawn to defray contingent expenses, incurred on a distant station.
The moneys paid by virtue of such warrants, are charged in llie books of the .Accountant of the Navy, in such
manner antl form as the Treasury Department have, and from time to time may prescribe, the Accountant of the
Navy having ever considered hnnself, as to the forms of keeping his accounts, altogether under the controlling
superintendeiicy of the Treasury Department.
It is, at present, the duty of all navy agents to make their requisitions upon the Navy Department, for moneys,
agreeably to the specifications of the appropriation law, and to render, monthly, distinct accounts of the application
of all moneys, according to the appropriation or appropriations under which the same shall have been drawn. Pa-
pers A and'B are copies of the instructicms to the navy agents, upon this subject.
in this, first section, 1 find the following provision: " Nor shall any credit be allowed to either of them, (agents)
except for expenses authorized by law, and for the amount appropriated for the same." Under such restrictions,
no a'^ent would make a purchase, or, indeed, incur any expense, without having money in hand to meet it, because
he could not know the exact state of the appn)priati(m out of which such expense was to be p<iid; or, if he knew the
unexpended balance of each appropriation, he could not know what dispositions the Department might have made
respecting such balances; he would, therefore, never make a purchase without having in hand, money of the appro-
priation under which such purchase would fall. What would be the effect .'
Suppose, in time of war. a public vessel should arrive at any port distant from the seat of government, viz: New
Orleans: should be in waiil ol" repairs and supplies, and should be on important service, which requires her depar-
ture froin such port with the least possible delay; her commander calls upon the agent for the requisite supplies,
which amount to $2,000 worth of provisions and $3,000 of repairs; the agent has in liand, money enough for the
1809.] ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. 349
repairSjbut not for the provisions, lie must then write to the Secretaiy of tlie Navy for money for the provision.,,
and before he gets an answer liom the Secretary, three months may have expired. In this case, the vessel would
be detained three months for want of provisions; and, if the agent sliould have a balance of $5,000 in his haii(i>,
out of any otiier appropriation than tiiat of provisions, it wouhl not pievent the detention of the vessel: for, if iie ap-
piieil any part of that $5,000 to the purchase of provisions, he could not be allowed credit for such puichase. The
agent could not, in this case, or in any other, negotiate a bill on the Departuieid, because he would never know
the exact state of the appropriations.
Would it be possible for the Secretary of the Navy to keep the agents precisely informed as to the actual balan-
ces on hand, of each and every appropriation: or could he convey such iidormatioii in auy useful degree? Although
he might direct, daily, returns ot each aTid every warrant, upon each and every :i|)|)ropi'iation. to he made to the
agents, still, before such returns could n ach diem, and particularly those at a distance, the balances would be con-
siderably reduced by the daily diafts upon tliein, and might, possibly, be exhausted.
If it were possible to convey such iidormation as would enable the agents to a^certain the exact balances on any
day of the year, this would not iemo\e the direction stated. No agent could tell, without previous instiuctions
from the Secretary of the Navy, how far lie could safely draw upon such balances, as he could not possibly know
what other agents might have drawn for. Suppose a balance of $10,000, on account of repaiis. and that the agents
at New York, Norfolk, Charleslon, and New Oileans, know of this balance: diat. at each of these places, there
are one or more vessels requiring repairs: how can e.ich agent know what tl\e others may want ? No one of them
can judge; they will, therefore, all write for instructions to the .Secretary of the Navy, ami wait to receive them
before they commence the requisite repairs. Under the provisions of this section, it would be the duty of the
Secretary of the Navy to instruct the agents to this effect.
Such instructions, as to public vessels on foreign stations, v\'ould, in a still greater degree, impede the public
service. Such a vessel might be detained in port six months, at an expense of $50,000, for want of $6,000, for
provisions and repairs, as the agent would not undertake to make an advance foi- the Government to such an amount;
because, if he did, and should happen to exceed the appropriation, he would not have credit for tiie same.
The provision in the latter part of this section, which authorizes the President, " during tlie recess of C'ongress,"
on the application of the Secretary, and not otherwise, to direct "a portion of the moneys appropriated for a par-
ticular branch of expenditure, to be applied to another branch of expenditure, in the same department." would not
remove these difficulties. This provision would be found a deception, in practice: it ^\ould not enable an agent to
make such application of moneys, without a previous special instruction from the Secretary of the Navj'. Hence,
" the public service would be nearly as much impeded" with, as without this jirovision. The agents would not
presume upon the sanction of the President, and draw on the Department; that would be applying the money before
the President is consulted; whereas, the President can only sanction such application beh)re it is made. He has
not power to do it afterwards. But, if this objection could be removed, it miglit happen that the bill would arri\e at
the seat of government, not '* in the recess," but duiing the session of Congress: in such case, the President would
have no right to give his sanction. A\'hat, then, would be the consequence .^ The bill is drawn payable at sight: the
appropriation on which it is drawn isinsuthcient to pay it; it cannot, therefore, be paid; the holder protests the bill,
and resorts to the drawer for payment of principal, interest, costs, and damages.
The provisions of the second section may be useful. It may be proper, however, for me to observe, that 1 know
of no " injurious delays," on the part of the accountant of the Navy, in the settlement of accounts.
As to the provisions of the third section, not knowing how many agents the War Department will require. I can
form no opinion as to the number that may remain to the Navy Department. I would only respectfully submit to
the consideration of Congress, whether the number of essential agents of one department should, at all, be affected by
the number that may be deemed necessary to a distant department of the Government. Under the limitations con-
templated, serious injuries to the public service might, and probably would happen. A public vessel might, by
stress of weather, or any other cause, be compelled to put into a port where there is no agent. The commanding
officer, in such case, would not undertake to purchase supplies himself; he knows nothing about the state of the
appropriations, and would not choose to put to hazard all his pay, probably all his fortune. He must write to the
Secretary of the Navy for instructions: and hence would result injuries, necessarily producetl by such unavoidable
<lelays, and by the appointment of some temporary agent, who would, probably, be ignorant of his duties.
The Navy Department has. hitherto, distributed the advantages of public expenditures, so that every part of
the Union has participated. Under the provisions of this section, those advantages would be monopolized by the
towns in which the Department would have agents. In these towns all purchases would be made.
A\ ith respect to the provisions of the fourth section, it is proper, and it is at present prescribed by law , that the
Comptroller of the Treasury shall give instructions to the accountant of the Navy, as to the forms of rendering
accounts, and as to his giving such forms to the navy officers and agents; and this, I presume, is tiie intention of
this section. It is not, I trust, intended, that such forms shall be sent directly from the Treasury Department to
agents of the Navy Department.
The fifth section provides, that " no purchase or contract for supplies or services, shall be made without the
President's approbation," &c.
Is a piece of kentlege to be purchased, the President must previously approve the purcliase; is a laborer or a sea-
man to be hired, the President must previously approve the hiring. What iloes the duty of approving or disapprov-
ing a purchase imply.'' It implies a knowledge of the quality, value, use, and quantity required, of each and every
article, the purchase of which is to be appioved or disapproved. If such knowledge is not possessed, the duty can-
not be properly performed.
But, indepenilently of the impropriety — the unfitness of imposing such duties upon the first magistrate of the
nation — what would be the effect, in practice .' In some few cases, it might be partially (lone; in most cases it
would occasion great losses and delays. In cases of purchases at the seat of Government, it might be partially done;
but. in purchases required at distant ports, it would, obviousl}% pioduce great delays. Suppose a public vessel is
at Gibraltar, and requires supplies; not a single purchase could he made without the previous approbation of the
President; and, indeed, under the provisions of this section, not a man could be entered, to supply the place oi'one
that might have deserted, or died, or have been killed in action.
The President, it is provided, may apjnove, either before or after the purchase. Sec. This subsequent approba-
tion of the President, to purchases, i:c. will not be considered as a matter of course; he will exercise his juclgment,
and approve or reject, as it shall dictate. Who then would make a purchase, at the hazard, 1st, of losing the v. hole
amount, because there might not be funds; -Jd, of having his purchases disapproved by the President.'^ No agent
could, especially at a distance, make a conilition with the vender, that, if the President did not approve the
puichase, the articles should be returned to him without any compensation; because no person would sell under
such circumstances.
I take this occasion to suggest for consideration, whether it would not be an improvement of the present system,
if the several Departments of the Government were, by law. required to mak" to Congress, annual reports of the
expenditures of the respective Departments, so that Congress might see, whether, in any case, they varied in object,
or transcended in amount, the estimates upon which the appropriations are founded; and, if they did, that a satis-
factory explanation might be therefor made.
45 tt
550 FINANCE. [1809
Circular to the Navy Agents.
Navy Department, 9th March, 1803.
Tlie appropriation law of the prtsent year, changing the classifications made by the law of the last year, renders
it necessary that you sliould receive additional instructions, as to your future coiiduct, in making requisitions, and
in tiie manner ol expending them.
The law of the present year appropriates —
For the pay and subsistence of the ofiicers and pay of the seamen, . - - - $283,993 00
For provisions, ..-.--.-.. 157.360 20
For medicines, instruments, and hospital store.-., and all expenses on account of the sick, - - 7,700 00
For the purchase of ordnance and other military stores, ----- 15,00000
For repairs of vessels, store rent, and other contingent expenses, - ■ - - 182,000 00
For timber, ordnance, and other materials for 71 gun ships, and trausportatian. - - - 114,425 00
For the election of sheds and navy yards, including docks and other improvements, the pay of super-
intendents, storekeepers, clerks, and laborers, ------ 48,741 87
There are other appropriations, which, however, either relate to the iDarine corps, or are for deficiencies in the
appropriations for 1802, i'or objects which are comprehended under iiie above heads.
I have commenced, atid shall progress, in the expenditures, under the determination not to exceed either of the
particular sums appropriated. I caimot, therefore, lay my injunctions on you in terms too forcible, to be extremely
particuhir in des'gnating, in your requisitions, the objects upon which the expenditures are to be made, that we may,
at all times, be able to ascertai nunder what heads of appropriation to make remittances. It will also be expected, that
you will always give a prospective detail of the expenditures as they are contemplated; that we may make remit-
tances with a fullunderstanding of the objects for vrhich they are made, and thus be enabled to avail ourselves, if
necessary, of the whole sums appropriated, without exceeding either in the expenditures.
In your letters of requisition, you will be pleased to exclude all matter irrelative to the requisition. Should it;
be necessary to write to the Department on other points at the same time that you write for a remittance, be pleased
to communicate them in a separate letter.
We shall puy no nioney upon your requisitions unless made in coni'ormity to the preceding arrangements, and I
confident!)' rely upon your exertions to enable me to carry these arrangements into complete eifect.
The accountant of the navy will give you instructions as to expenditures.
I am, respectfully, sir,
ROBERT SMITH.
E.
Navt DKPARTsiiiNT, Accountani' s Office.
Sik:
Th.e system adopted at this office, for arranging the expenditures of the Department, requires that the several
objects and expenditures should be kept separate and dist.nct, as they fall under the following heads, viz:
Pay of the navy, S:c.
Provisions.
Hospital.
Contingent.
Ordnance.
Navy yards and docks.
Pay of superintendents, storekeepers, &c.
Gun Boats.
The first of tiiese heads will embrace all payments made on account of the p.iy or subsistence of officers, or the
pay of seamen.
The second will include all payments for. or on account of, provisions.
The third, all medicines, instruments, and hospital stores.
The fourth, all expenditures, of whatever nature, on account of lepairs to vessels, and, indeed, all other expenses
not falling under any of the other specific heads.
The fifth, all ordnance or military stores purchased for, or on account of, the navy.
The sixth, all expenses, of whatever nature, incurred in the improvement of the navy yards, docks, and wharves.
The seventh, the salaries and wages of superinteiulents, storekeepers, &c.
The eighth, all expenses, of whatever nature, incurred in building and equipping gun boats.
The form, herewith transmitted, is framed on the principles of this sys(em, agreeably to wliicli, you will render
your accounts to this office, monthly. It may also be necessary to oljserve, that it will be proper to accompany your
summary statement by abstracts fiir expenditures on account of each vessel, or other specific object, extending in
your summary in one line the aggregate amount expended on the particular object. And further, that, as the com-
manding officers are held responsible fijr regulating all expenses on account of the vessel under their immediate com-
mand, no supplies can be furnished, but by the direction, or with the concurrence, in writing, of the officer command-
ing; and, in all cases where articles are delivered, or services of any kind rendered, to a vessel, it will be tlie duty
of the commanding officer to receipt for the articles, and to certify that the services were rendered; and this evidence,
in addition to bills with receipts, stating the amount paid for all expenditures whatever on account of the vessel, will
be necessary, to entitle you to credit at this office. And for all expenditures, of whatever nature, bills and receipts will
be required. Italso may not be unnecessary to observe, that all receipts must be signed by the person entitled to re-
ceive, and that the receipt of one person ior another will not be admitted, unless accompanied by an order, in writing.
No payments or advances are to be made to any officer of the navy, on account of pay, &c., unless particularly
instructed from this Department.
Herewith, you will also receive a form f;)r the return of public stores. The object of this return is to exhibit a
clear and distinct view of the number, quality, and value, of the articles purchased, and not iiranediately expended,
or delivered; and also those received from agents or vessels of war. arranged in appropriate columns. Quarterly returns
of these accounts will be made to this office, exhibiting the number, quantity, and value, of the several articles on hand
at the beginning ot the quarter, the articles purchased within the quarter, and also those received from other navy
agents or vessels of war, as well also those that may be delivered within the quartei", thereby showing the balance of
articles remaining on hand, at the end of the quarter. Vouchers for all deliveries must also accompany the return.
Respectfully, I am, &c.
Navy Department, Accountant'' s Office, February 24, 1809.
The foregoing is a copy of instructions that issue from this office to the navy agents, in relation to the manner
of keeping and exhibiting their accounts, varying the heads of expenditure, from time to time, as it may be necessary
to correspond with the specific appropriations.
This system it was thought advisable, by thin Department, to adopt, in the year 1803. and it has been pursued ever
since. Antecedent to that time, the accounts were kept under heads of expenditure, according to instructions from
the Comptroller of the Treasury, without regarding the specific heads of appropriation.
THOMAS TURNER, Mcountanf.
1809.1 KANKOF THE UNITED STATES. 351
lOth Congress.] JNJo. 298. [2j Session.
BANK OK T51E UNITED STATES.
COMMnNlCATin TO TlIK SENATE, ON THE 3d OF MARCH, 1809.
The Secretary of the Treasury, to wliotn was referred the memorial of tiie stockhoUlers of the Rank of the United
States, prayins; for a renewal of their charter, which will expire on the 11th day (if March, 1811, respectfully
submits the fotlowing report:
The Bank of the Ignited States was incorporated by act of ^larch -Jd, 1791, with a capital of ten millions of
dollars, divided into '25,000 shares, of 100 dollars each. Two niillitms of dollars were subscribed by the United
States, and paid in ten equal animal instalments. Of the eight millions of dollars subscribed by individuals, two
millions were paid in specie and six millions in six per cent, stock ol the United States. Two thousand four hun-
dred anil ninety-three of the shares belonging to Government were sold in the yeais ITtH! and 1797, at an ad\aiice of
•25 per cent.: two hundred and eighty -seven were sold in the year 1797, at an acUance of '20 per cent., and the other
two thousand two hundred and twenty shares in the year 1802, at an advance of 45 percent.; makingtogether, exclu-
sively of the dividends, a profit of 071,800 dollars to the United States, 'i'he greater part of the six per cent, stock,
originally paid by (he stockholders, has since been sold by the bank: a porti(ni has been redeemed by Government,
by tlie operation of the annual reimbursement, and the bank retains, at present, (»!ily a sum of 2.'231,598 dollars, in
SIX per ceTit. stock.
About eighteen thousand shares of the bank stock are held by persons residing abroad, who are, by the charter,
excluded from the right of voting. The stockholders resident within the United States, and who have the exclusive
control over the institution, hold only seven thousand shares, or little more than one fourth part of its capital.
They appoint annually twenty-five directors of the bank itself, which is established at Philadelphia; and those di-
rectors have the entire management of the discounts and other transactions of (he institution in that city, and the
general superintendence and appointment of the directors and cashiers ol the offices of discount and deposile, esta-
blished in other places. There are at present eight of those offices, viz.: at lioston. New Y<jrk, Baltimore, Norl'olk.
Chaileston, Savannah, the city of Washington, anil New Orleans. The two last were established at the request of
the Secretary of the Treasury.
The profits of a bank arise from the interest received on the loans made, either to Government or to individuals;
and they exceed six per cent., or the rate of interest at which the loans are made, because every bank lends, not only
the whole of its capital, but, also, a portion of the moneys deposited for safe keeping in its vaults, either by Govern-
ment or by individuals. For every sum of money thus deposited, the party making that deposite either receives
the amount in bank notes, or obtains a credit on the books of the bank. In either case he has the same right, at any
time, to withdraw his deposite; in the first case, on presentation and surrender of the bank notes; in the other case,
by drawing on the bank for the amount. Bank notes and credits on the books of the bank, arise, therefore, equally
from deposites, although the credits alone aie, in common parlance, called deposites; and the aggregate of those cre-
dits, and of the bank notes issued, constitutes the circulating medium substituted by (he banking operations to mo-
ney; for ppyments from one individual to another are equally made by drafts on the bank, or by the delivery of
bank notes. Experience has taught the directors what portion of the money thus deposited they may lend, or, in
other words, how far they may. with safety, extend their discounts beyond the capital of the bank, and what amount
of specie it is necessary they should keep in their vaults. The profits, and, therefore, the dividends of a bank, will
increase in proportion as the directors will increase loans of the moneys deposited, and suffer the amount of specie
on hand to diminish. Moderate dividends, when not produced by some particular cause, which checks the circula-
tion of bank paper, are the best evidence of the safety of the institution, and ol'the wisdom of its direction.
']"he annexed table of all the dividends made by the Bank of (he United States, since its establishment, shows
that they have, on an average, been at the rate of 8;^ (precisely S\^) per cent, a year, and proves, that the bank has
not, in any considerable degree, used the public deposites fitr the purpose of extendiirg its discounts.
From what has been premised, it appears that the property of a bank in full operation con-ists of three general
items, viz: f^lst. outstanding debts, consisting principally of the notes payable at sixty days, which have been dis-
counted at the bank; •2dly, specie in the vaults: 3dly, buildings necessary for the institution. On the other hand,
the bank owes, 1st. to the stockholders, (he amount of the capital stock originally subscribed, payable only in case
ot the dissolution of the institution: '2dly, to Govertiment orindividuals, the whole amount of moneys deposited, pay-
able on demand, and including bo(h (he credits on the bank books, commonly called deposites, and the bank notes
in circulation. The account is balaiiced by the amount of undivided profits and accruing discounts, which consti-
tute the fund for defraying current expenses, for payitig subsequent dividends, and for covering contingent losses.
The following statement of the situatiim of the Bank of the United States, including its branches, exhibits the true
amount of public stock, which is still held by (he institution, of the cost of its buildings, and lots of ground, and of
the undivided surplus or contingent fund, subsequent to the dividend made in Januai;y last. But the amount of loans
to individuals, or discounts, of specie in thevaults, and of moneys deposited, including bo(h the credits on (he bank
books, commonly called deposites, and the bank notes in circulation, is taken on a mediutn; and, so far as relates, on
the credit side of the account, to specie on hand, and, on the debit side, to deposites, is several millions of dollars
less than it happens to be at this moment; bo(h having been swelled much beyond the average by the embargo, and
by the unusually large balance in the treasury, which is principally deposited in the bank. Some minor items, aris-
ing from accidental circumstances, are omitted, for the sake of perspicuity.
[Note. — For memorial, see No. 283.]
352 FINANCE. [1809.
Cr.
I. Debts due to the bank, viz:
1. Six per cent, stock of the United States, being the residue of that part of the original sub-
scription paid in public stocks, which is still held by the bank, - - $3,230,000
2. Loans to individuals, consisting chiefly of discounted notes, payable at sixty
days, and, in some instances, of bonds and mortgages taken in order to secure
doubtful debts, - - - - - - - - 15,000,000
3. Due by banks incorporated by the States, - . . . . 800,000
$18,030,000
II. Specie in the vaults. ------..-.. - 5,000.000
III. Cost of lots of ground and buildings erected, -.....- 480,000
Total credits, --...-....- $23,510,000
Dr.
I. Capital stock of the bank, payable to the stockholders, whenever the institution may be dissolv-
ed, - - - - - - - - ■ - $10,000,000
II. Moneys deposited, viz:
1. Credits on the bank books, commonly called deposites, including the deposites
both by Government and by individuals, - - - - 8,500,000
2. Bank notes in circulation, ------ 4,500,000
13,000.000
Total debtor, -.------.. $23,000,000
Balance, being the amount of undivided profits, commonly called the "contingent fund.'" and appli-
cable to cover losses which may arise from bad debts or other contingencies, and to extra dividends, $510,000
It sufficiently appears, froni that general view, that the affairs of the Bank of the United States, considered as a
moneyed institution, have been wisely and skilfully managed.
The advantages deiived by Goveinment from the bank, are nearly of the same nature with those obtained by
individuals, who transact business with similar institutions, and may be reduced to the following heads:
1. Safe-keeping of the public moneys. — This applies not only to moneys already in the treasury, but, also, to those
in the hands of the principal collectors, of the commissioners of loans, and of several other officers, and affords one
of the best securities against delinquencies.
2. Transmission of public moneys. — .\s the collectors will always, in various quarters of the extensive territory
of the Union, either exceed or fall short of the expenditures in the same places, a perpetual transmission of money,
or purchases of remittances at the risk and expense of the United States, would become necessary, in order to meet
those demands; but this is done by the bank, at its own risk and expense, for every place where one of its branches
is established, which embraces all payments of any importance.
3. Collection of the revenue. — The punctuality of payments introduced by the banking system, and the facilities
afforded by the bank to the importers indebted for revenue bonds, are amongst the causes which have enabled the
United States to collect, with so great facility, and with so few losses, the large revenue derived from the impost.
1. Loans. — Although the prosperity of past years has enabled Government, during the present administration, to
meet all the public demands without recurring to loans, the bank had, heretofoie, been eminently useful in making
the advances, which, under different circumstances, were necessary. There was a time, when, exclusively of the six
per cent, stock held by the institution, as part of the original subscription, the loans obtained by Government from
the bank, amounted to 6,200,000 dollars. -A.nd a similai' disposition has been repeatedly evinced, whenever the as-
pect of public affairs has rendered it proper to ascertain whether new loans might, if wanted, be obtained.
The numerous banks now established, under the authority of the several States, might, it is true, afford consi-
derable assistance to Government in its fiscal operations. There is none, however, which could effect the transmis-
sion of public moneys with the same facility, and to the same extent, as the Bank of the United States is enabled to do,
through its several branches. The superior capital of that institution offers, also, a greater security against any pos-
sible losses, and greater resources in lelation to loans. Nor is it eligible, that the General Government should, in
respect lo its own operaticuis, be entirely dependent on institutions over which it has no control whatever. .\
National Bank, deriving its charter from the National Legislature, will, at all times, and under every emergency,
feel stronger inducements, both from interest and from a sense of duty, to afford to the Union every assistance with-
in its power.
The strongest objection against the renewal of the charter seems to arise from the great portion of the bank stock
held by foreigners — not on account of any influence it gives them over the institution, since they have no vote— but
of the high rate of interest payable by America to foreign counfrie;^, on the portion thus held. If the charter is not
renewed, the principal of that portion, amounting to about 7,200,000 dollars, must, at once, be remitted abroad : but,
if the charter is renewed, dividends, equal to an interest of about 8j per cent, a year, must be annually remitted in
the same nr.mner. The renewal of the charter will, in that respect, operate, in a national point of view, as a foreign
loan, beaiing an interest of 83 per cent, a year.
That inconvenience might, perhaps, be removed, by a modification in the charter, providing for the repayment of
that portion of the principal by a new subscription to the same amount, in favor of citizens; but it does not, at all
events, appear sufficient to outweigh the manifest public advantages derived from a renewal of the charter.
The coiulitions in favor of the public, on which this should be granted, are the next subject of consideration.
The nett profit annually derived by the stockholders, from a renewal of the charter, is equal to the difference
between the annual dividends and die market rate of interest. Supposing this to continue at six per cent, during
the period granted by the extension of the charier, and the dividenils to be on an average at the rate of 85 per cent.,
that profit will be 2i per cent, a year. If the charter be extended twenty years, the value of the privilege will be
equal to an annuity of 2.4 per cent, on the capital, that is to say, 250,000 dollars, for twenty years: and such annuity
being payable semi-annually, is w ortli almost 2,890,000 dollars. This, however, would be much more than any bank
would give for a charter, as it would leave it nothing but the right of dividing at the rate of six per cent, a year,
which the stockholders have without a charter. It is believed, that they would not be willing to give even half that
sum for the extension; and that about 1,250,000 dollars may be considered as the maximum, which could be obtain-
ed, if it was thought eligible to sell the renewal of the charter for a fixed sum of money.
It is, however, presumed, that the decision on the conditions, which may be annixed to an extension of the char-
ter, will be directed by considerations of a much greater importance than the payment of such sum into the trea-
sury. The object will, undoubtedly, be to give to the institution all the public utility of which it is susceptible, and
to derive from it permanent and solid advantages, rather than mere temporary aid. Under these impressions, the
following suggestions are respectfully submitted:
I. That the bank should pay interest to the United States, on the public deposites, whenever they shall exceed a
certain sum, which might perhaps be fixed at about three millions of dollars.
1809.]
THE MINT.
35^
II. That the bank should be bound, whenever required, to lend to the United States a sum not exceeding three-fifths
of" its capital, at a rate of interest not exceeding six per cent.; tlie amount of sucli loan or loans to be paid by the
bank, in instalments, not exceeding a certain sum, monthly, and to be reimbuised at the pleasure of (iovern-
ment.
III. That the capital stock of the bank should be increased to tiiirty millions of dollars,
in (he following inannei-.
vrz,:
1. Five millions of dollars to be subscribed by citizens of the Utiited States, under such regulations as would
make an equitable apportionment amongst the several States and territories.
2. Fifteen millions to be subscribed by such States as may desire it, and under such equitable apportionment
amongst the several States as may be provided by law: and a branch to be established in each subsciibing State, ii
applied for by the State.
3. The payments, either by individuals or States, to be either in specie or in public stock of the United States,
at such rates as may be proviik'd by law.
4. The subscribing vStates to pay theii- subscription in ten aimual instalnients, or sooner if it suits their conveni-
ence, but to receive dividends in pioportion indy to the amount of subscription actually paid; ami their shares of
bank stock not to be tiansferable.
IV. That some shaie should be given in tiie direction to the General and Slate Governments, the General Govern-
ment appointing a few directors in the general direction, and the (iovernment of each subscribing State appoint-
ing a few directors in the direction of the branch established in such State.
The result of that plan would be, 1st., that the United States, receivingan intei-est im the public deposites, might,
without inconvenience, accumulate, during yeais of peace and prosperity, a treasure sufficient to meet perioils of wai-
and calamity, and, thereby, avoid the necessity of adding, by increased taxes, to the distresses of such periods. Se-
condly, that they might rely on a loan of eighteen millions (it dollars, on any sudden emergency. Thirdly, that the
payment of the greater part of the proposed increase of capital, being made in ten annual instalments, that increase
would be gradual, aiul not moie lapid than may be recpiiied by the progressive state of the country. Fourthly, that
the bank itself would form an additional bond of common interest and union, amongst the several States.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, March 2d, 1809.
Dividends on United States^ Bank Stock.
1
No.
Rate per
cent.
No.
Rate per
cent.
I.
July,
1793
4
18.
January,
1801
6
•3.
January,
1793
4
19.
July,
4(
4
3.
July,
ii
3-^
•20.
January,
1802
u
4.
January,
1794
31
•21.
July,
b k
4i
5.
July,
i i
4
2-2.
January,
1803
4i
6.
January,
1795
4
23.
July,
'4
4
7.
July,
bb
4
24.
Jaimary,
1804
H
8.
January,
179(3
4
25.
.July,
•••
4
9.
July.
ik
4
26.
January,
1805
4
10.
January,
1797
4
27.
July,
ii
4
11.
July.
a
4
28.
January.
1806
4
12.
January.
1798
5
29.
July.
ii
4
13.
July,
ii
4
30.
January,
1807
6
14.
January,
1799
4
31.
July,
ift
4
15.
July,
i b
4
32.
January,
1808
4
IG.
January,
1800
4
33.
July,
(•
4
17.
July,
ti,
4
34.
Jaiuiary,
1809
4
10th Congress.]
No. 299.
[2d Session.
M I N T.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 3, 1809.
Treasury Department. March 2. 1809.
Sir:
I have the honor to transmit, herewith, a letter from the Comptroller ol the Treasury, accoinpanied with sun-
dry statements, which have been prepared in obedience to the act. entitled "An act establishing a mint, and regu-
lating the coins of the United States,'' passed on the 2d of April, 1792.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLA TIN.
The Honoi'able the Speaker of the House of Eeprescntatives.
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, March \st. 1809.
Sir:
The statements accompanying this, marked A, B. and C. have been prepared pursuant to the seventh section
of an act of Cimgress, passed on the 2d day of April. 1792, entitled '" An act estsblishing a mint, and regulating the
coins of the United States."" They contain all the information relative to the transactions of the mint, which tlie
settlements made at the treasury enable me to give.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir. your obedient servant.
G. DUVALL.
Albert Gallatin, Esq.
354
FINANCE.
[1809.
A.
Statement exhibiting the balance of Gold and Silver remaining in the hands of the officers of the Mint on the 3lst
December, 1807; the amount of depo sites from 1st January to 3\st December, 1808; the different species of coins
made and paid on account of deposites, allowances for wastage, and the balance remaining in the hands of the
officers of the Mint on the said 3\st December, 1808, to be accounted for on a future settlement.
Balance of gold bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the oflicers of the mint
December 31, 1807, -
Gold bullion deposited from 1st January to 31st December, 1808,
Amount paid for deposites of gold, from 1st January to 31st December, 1808,
Add gold coins in the hands of the treasurer of the mint on the 31st December,
1808, -.----...-
Deduct this sum, being a balance of gold coins in the Bank of the United States
on the 31st December, 1807, --.----
Also, this sum, being so much of treasury warrant No. 122, issued to cover
wastage in the comage of gold during the year 1807,
Gold coins made at the mint from January 1 to December 31, 1808, viz: half
eagles, 55,578, and quarter eagles, 2,710, weight and value.
Gold bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on 31st December, 1808,
Profit and loss for this sum allowed for wastage in the coinage of gold in the
year 1808, -----....
As above.
Balance of silver bullion, &c, remaining in the hands of the officers of the mint,
December 31st, 1807, .--._..
Silver bullion deposited from 1st January to 31st December, 1808,
Amount paid for deposites of silver, frotn 1st January to 31st December, 1808,
Add silver coins in the hands of the treasurer of the mint on 31st December,
1808, -------...
Deduct this sum, being a balance of silver coins in the Bank of the United
States on the 31st December, 1807, •----..
Also, this sum, being so much of treasury warrant No. 122, issued to cover
wastage in the coinage of silver during the year 1807, . . .
Silver coins made at the mint, from January 1 to December 31, 1807, viz: half
dollars, 1,368,600, weight and value, .--...
Silver bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on 31st December, 1808,
Profit and loss for this sum, allowed for wastage in the coinage of silver, in the
year 1808, - - - - - - - - -
Oz. Dwt. Gr.
699 5 1 1
15,526 9 21
16,195 15 08
$35,943 38 0
1,024 51 5
oz.
dwt.
16,012 08 3
124 07 IS
58 19 11
16,195 15 8
163,409 03 9
623,760 14 0
787,169 17 9
$382 48 0
2,158 72 0
oz.
dwt.
593,060 00 00
192,023 15 6
2,086 2 3
787,169 17 9
Dolls. Cts. M.
11,896 90 0
276,026 37 0
287,923 27
298,014 17 5
23,618 72 0
321,632 89 5
36,967 89 5
284,665 0 0
2,209 86 5
1,048 40 5
287,923 27 0
188,548 33 0
719,723 77 0
908,272 10 0
675,149 29 5
11,691 90 5
686,841 20 0
3,541 20 0
684,300 0 0
221,565 06 0
2,407 04 0
908,272 10 0
Comptroller's Office, February '21, 1809.
G. DUVALL, Comptroller.
1809.]
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Summary Statement exhibiting the value of Coins made at the Mint; the amount of disbursements on account of
the establishment; the amount allowed for wastage; the amount retained of deposiles; and the amount gained
on the coinage of Copper from the commencement of the institution to the 2\st December. 1808.
Value of gold, silver, and copper coins, made at the mint to 31st December,
1807, - . - .- -
Do. of gold coins made from 1st January to 31st December, per account here-
with, marked A, - - - - - - " . "
Do. of silver coins made from 1st January to 31st December, per said ac-
account A, -------- -
Do. of copper coins made from 1st January to 31st December, per account
marked B, ---------
Total value of gold, silver, and copper coins,
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to 31st December, 1807,
per account rendered, - - - - -
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period, do. • - - - - - $35 116 84
Add to the same, the amount retained from deposites, do. 3,494 86.5
Add amount disbursed on account of the establishment from 1st January to
31st December. 1808, - - - -
Add, also, amount of wastage on gold and silver to 31st December, 1807,
Do. do. from 1st January to 31st December, 1808,
From the above, deduct amount retained from deposifes to 31st December,
1807, ....... $3,494 86.5
Also, amount retained from 1st January to 31st December, 1808, 250 63.5
Deduct amount gained on the coinage of copper from the commencement of the
institution to the 31st December, 1808, per statement herewith, marked B,
Nett amount chargeable to tlie coinage of gold, s^ilver. and copper, from the
commencement of the institution to the 31st December, 1808, including
the cost of lots, buildings, machinery. Sec. -----
Dollars. Cents.
284,665 00
684,300 00
10,640 35
305,130 42.5
33,763 37
338,893 79.5
21,621 97.5
25.116 84
3.455 44.5
28,572 28.5
3,745 50
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979,605 35
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317,271 82
21,416 29
24,826 78.5
363,514 89.5
34,705 79
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Comptroller's Office. March 1, 1809.
G. DUVALL, Comptroller.
10th Congress.]
No. 300.
[2d Session.
Sir:
BALANCES DUE FROM INDIVIDUALS ON THE 30th JUNE. 1808.
COMMUXlCATEn TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 3, 1809.
Treasury Department, March 2, 1809.
In obedience to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 20th April last, I have the honor to trans-
mit a statement of the balances which are charged on the books of the treasury for advances made prior to the 30th
dav of June, 1808.
I have the honor to be. with great I'espect. sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
1809.]
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llfh Congress. No. 301. [1st Session.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMtNlrATKD 1 () TllK SENATE, ON THE 2d OF JUNE, 1809.
In obedience to the directions of i lie act siip|)ie\neiit;uy (o (lie act, emitted "An act (o establish (he Treasury
Department," the Secretary ol the Treasury respectfully submits the following report:
The nett revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage, which accrued during tiie year 1807, amounted,
as appeared by the last annual statement, to . . • ... $ Hi, 000, 000
A correct statement of that revenue, for the year 1808, cannot be prepared at this time, but may be estimated, as
will appear by the estimate A, to about . . • . • . ■ . • . • 10,-.i70,000
The revenue arising from the same s(jurces, which accrued during the liist ijuarter of this year, did not much
exceed one million oi' dollars; and although considerable importations may be expected from Great Urilain and the
West Indies, during the last six months of this year, yet. considering that tlieie will be no arrivals from China and
the East Indies, and the situation of the commercial intercourse of the United Stales with the rest of the world, it
is not probable that the revenue, accruing during the year 1809, will exceed that of the year 1808.
The specie in the treasury, on the 1st October, 1808, amounted to . . . . $ 13,8-10,717 52
And the receipts, during the last three months of (hat year, as appears by the statement B, to 3,586,310 99
$17,'13:?,()31 51
The disbuisements, during the same period, have amounted, including (5,105,000 dollars paid in reimbursement
of the principal of the public debt, to . . . . . . . $7,491,339 79
Leaving a balance in the treasury, on the 1st January, 1809, of . . . . 9,941,094 72
$17,433,034 51
The cash in the hands of Collectors and Receivers, and the outstanding revenue bonds, amounted,
on the 1st January, 1809. to . . . . ' . ... $9,880,000
From which, deducting for the expenses nl' collection and for the drawbacks payable during the
year 1809, .......... 3,000,000
Leaves, for the probable receipts of the year 1809, exclusively of the inconsiderable sums which
may be received on account of the revenue accruing during that year, a sum ot^ . . 6,880,000
Making, together with the balance in the treasury, on the 1st of January, 1809, of . . 9,941,000
An aggregate of sixteen millions eight hundred and twenty-one thou^and dollars, applicable to
the expenditures of this year, . . . . . ... $16,821,000
The expenses of the year 1809 are, in conformity with the existing appropriations, estimated at fourteen millions
five hundred thousand dollars, consisting of the following items:
Civil list, including the expenses of this session of Congress, miscellaneous expenses and foreign in-
tercourse, .,..•..., $1,342,000
Military and Indian departments, viz.:
Appropriation for the army and Indian department, .... 2,765,000
Appropriation tor fortifications, ...... 475,000
Arms and military stores, ....... 550,000
3,790,000
Naval department, this year's appropriation, ...... 2,915,000
Public debt, ( 1,547,000 of the appropriation of 8,000,000 of dollars for the year 1809 having been paid
in advance in the year 1808, in order to effect the reimbursement of the whole of the 8 per cent.
stock) .......... 6,453,000
$14,500,000
It must, however, be observed, tliat the estimate of the sums, payable in the course of this year, on account of
drawbacks, is conjectural; and that the exportations, particularly ol colonial produce, would, if the restrictions laid
by the continental Powers of Europe on neutral commerce were removed, produce a much greater defalcation in
the nett receipts into (he treasuiy, than (he sum assumed in the preceding estimate. In order to guard against any
incovenience arising from (hat contingency, and for (he purpose of keejung always a motlerate sum in the (reasury,
it may be necessary to borrow a sum equal to the amount of the principal of public debt which will be reimbursed
during the year, and which will exceed three millions of dollars.
By the lOih and 19(h sections of the act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the
redemption of the public debt, passed on the 3d of INIarch, 1795, the comniissioners of the sinking fund are authorized,
from time to time, to borrow, and the Bank of the United States to lend, sums ecjual to the reimbursement of the
public debt. But some doubts having arisen whether the powers vested by those two sections are api)licable to (he
new six per cent, stocks, issued by virtue of the act of February 11th, 1807, in exchange of (he old six per cent,
deferreil, and three per cent, stocks, it is ilesirable that the autjiority should be expressly extended, by law, to t.'iat
case; and no other provisicui seems necessary inv the public service of this year.
It would be i)reiiiatuie to attein[)t, at tins time, an estimate of the receipts and expenditures of the year 1810.
It is sutticieiit to observe, that, although the receipts may exceed those of the present year, it is highly impi-obable
that they should be e(iiial to (lie expenditures of that year, which, unless the military and naval eslabli.liineats
should be reduced, will amount to sixteen millions of dollars. But it is believed that the revenue will, after that
year, be adeijuate to discharge the annual expenses.
.\11 which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, June 1st, 1809.
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[1809.
.^n Estimate of the duties ivhich accrued on merchandise, tonnage, and passports, of debentures issued for draw-
back on foreign merchandise exported, of payments for bounties and allowances, and for the expenses of collec-
tion, during the year 1808.
DUTIES ON
Debentures
issued, (a)
Bounties and
Allowances.
Gross Reve-
nue.
Expenses of
Collection.
Nett Reve-
1808.
Merchandise.
Tonnag-e.
Passports.
nue.
1st quarter,
2d quarter,
3d quarter,
4th quarter,
$4,285,760
3,124,217
1,867,069
1,878,991
$32,607
31,151
26,923
29,116
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212
98
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30,244
14,259
4,851
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5,640
3,608
2,052
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1,876,337
1,901,302
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120,519
142,995
142,530
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119,797
476
248,349
196,695
10,831,372
560,918
10,270,454
(a) On account of drawbacks for exportations made prior to the embargo.
B. s
Dr. Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States, from the 1st October to the 3lst Dec. 1808. Cr.
To expenditures under the following heads,
viz:
Civil department.
Comprising compensation to the President,
Vice President, Senate, and House of Re-
presentatives, Judges, Orticers of Govern-
ment, Commissioners of Loans, &c.
Miscellaneous.
Surveys of public lands, - 5,069 81
Public buildings in the citv of
Washington," - ' - 15,500 00
Light house establishment, - 17,616 54
Miscellaneous expenses. - 2.973 01
Ascertaining land titles in Louisi-
ana, ... - - 5,639 20
Military pensions, - - 3,000 00
Armuities and grants, - - 500 00
Mint establishment - - 4,000 00
Marine hospital establishment, - 11,680 60
Unclaimed merchandise, - 559 62
lload from (,'umberland, in Mary-
land, to the State of Ohio, '- 400 00
Intercourse ivith foreign nations.
Diplomatic department. - 4,243 16
Relief ami protection of American
seamen, - - - 230 00
Payments under treaties.
American claims assumed under
the second convention wilh
France, - - - 50,019 59
Treaties with the Mediterranean
Powers, generally, - - 5,202 15
Military establishment.
Military department, - 216,190 40
Arming and equipping the militia, 100,000 00
Fortiiicationsofports and harbors, 300.000 00
Trading houses with the Indians. 750 00
178,275 62
66,938 78
60,294 90
616,940 40
1808. October 1.
By balance in the
hands of the Trea-
surer this day, 13,847,835 26
Deduct warrants
drawn piiorto that
day, and which
then remained un-
paid, - - 1,117 74
By receipts into the treasury from
Duties on imports and tonnage.
Duties on stills, and other inter-
nal revenue.
From the supervisors of the follow-
ing districts:
Kentucky. - - 1.700 00
South Carolina, - GU 09
Public Lands.
From—
Zaccheus Biggs. Sleu-
benville.
34,569
73
Peter Wilson, do.
1,199
76
Levi Barber, Marietta,
3,248
72
Jas. Findlay, Cincinnati,
25,405
75
Sam'l Finley, Chillicothe
, 5,920
09
Isaac Van Home, Zanes-
ville.
8,630
41
Nathaniel Ewing, Vin-
cennes.
406
98
Lemuel Henry, fort St.
Stephens, -
620
00
John Sloane, Canton,
12,571
55
John Henderson, Wash-
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500
00
Fees on letters patent — from Thos.
T. Tucker. Treasurer of tiie
United States,
Cents and half cents coined at the
mint — from Benj'n Rush, trea-
surer of the mint.
Stamp duties and penalties — from
David Gelston, collector. New
York,
13,846,717 53
3,409,638 43
959 59
2,311 09
93,072 99
900 00
3,860 35
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PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES.
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ACCOUNT— Continued.
Naval establishment.
Naval department, - 101,567 80
Building six 74 gun ships, - 5,000 00
Building and equipping gunboats, 297,500 00
Ptihlic Debt.
Interest and rcinibursenient of
the domestic debt, paid from
the customs.
Appropriation of moneys aris-
ing from interest on stock
purciiased and redeemed, -
Appropriation of moneys aris-
mg from the sales of public
lands, - _ -
Interest on Louisi-
ana stock, 129,036 78
Dutch debt, 1,640 00
Balance in the hands of the
Treasurer on the 1st of Ja-
nuary, 1809, -
Deduct warrants drawn prior
to that day, and which then
remained unpaid,
5,128,589 84
305,047 38
600,508 29
130,676 78
9,941,779 96
85 24
404,067 80
6,164,822 29
9,941,694 72
$17,433,034 51
Repayments.
From —
Jonathan Burrall, agent
for purchasing slock, 10,573 75
George Simpson, do. 16,019 34
Peter Roe l)al;,)n, do. 41,881 24
Edniiind llandolph, for-
merly Sec'tary of Slate, 4,500 00
Daniel Brent, agent for
defraying certain ex-
penses relative to trea-
ties wi(h Mediterra-
nean Powers. - 1,612 91
Samuel A. Otis, agent for
paying the contingent
expensesof the Senate, 1,110 00
Thomas Claxton, agent
for procuring furniture
for the south wing of
the Capitol, - 7 43
Maria Beckley and Ma-
ria Prince, executrixes
of Jno. Beckley, late
agent for paying the
contingent expenses of
the House of Represen-
tatives, - - 859 62
76,564 29
$17,433,034 51
Treasury Department, Begister^s Office, May 31, 1809.
JOSEPH NOURSE,
RegistcT.
11th Congress.]
No. 302.
[1st SEssroN.
PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT.\TIVES, JUNE 7, 1809.
To the Honorable the Congress of the United Stales, the petition of the subscrUiers. manufacturers of hemp into
linen, and inhabitants (f the Slate of Kentvchj, respec'fuUy showeth:
The subscribers having, since the passage of the acts commonly called the *' embargo" and " non-importa-
tion acts," engaged in the manufacture of hemp into linen, and many of them having expended gieat part ot theii-
respective capitals in preparing machinery and erecting buildings to carry on the same, beg leave, upon the approach
of a new state of atfairs, to call their situation to the attention of your honorable body. Whilst they rejoice, m com-
mon with their fellow citizens, that the returning sense of justice of one of the great belligerent Powers of Europe,
as displayed in some recent communications to our Government, affords a hope that our country may esaape the
calamities of war, they must be permitted to state tiiat this cause of national rejoicing^ will, in all human piobability,
be greatly oppressive to them. Their establishments have grown out of our dirterences with foreign nations.
The '' non-importation act," which passed, as your petitioners always understood, as much to cliange the direction
of some of the national capital from commercial to manufacturing pursuits, as witii a view to bring a great foreign
Power to a sense of justice, by |)rohibiting the introduction of coarse linen, &c. into the United States, gave being
to their manufactories; and with the further patronage of your honorable body, will, beyond all doubt, rapidly
increase in the Western country. Already there is inanutiictured, in Kentucky, a quantity of baling linen sufficient
for tlie consumption of the greater part of the cotton country; other manufactories are erecting, and several citizens
are extending their views to tiner linens and sail cloth. Such, ho\\ever, is the superiority of European capital and
arts: such the cheapness of labor in Great Britain and Ireland: such the aid given there to manufactures by boun-
ties from the Government; such the obstacles which an American manufacturer has to combat and overcome; and
such the lessons furnished by experience; that your petitioners forebode the annihilation of their respective establish-
ments, unless some aid is afforded them, at this moment, by the interposition of Congress.
That this protection of your h!)norable body will be given to them at the present moment, they are the more
persuaded, when they review the proceedings of every Congress which has sat, since the formation of the federal
constitution. Every law which has been enacted; every declaration which has come to the People, from that quarter;
has shown it to be the wish of Congress to make the United States independent of the world, as to articles of the tirst
necessity, as she is in her political rights as a nati(m. And for this purpose Congress have laid duties upon all raw
or manufactured articles, to an extent sutficient to prohibit their importation, whenever it was ascertained that the
country could produce a sufficiency for home consumption. And, in some instances, protecting duties have been
laid with such efficacy, as not (uily to produce internal manufactures, sufficient for the supply of the demand at home,
but to become, also, articles of considerable amount in the scale of our exports.
Not merely, however, have Congress, in laying prohibitory or protecting duties, evinced a disposition to encourage
this species ot domestic iudustiy. but that body Ins also granted 6otm/ip.s to encourage the industry ot an isolated
part of the Union — a species of industry, too, in which but a small portion of the citizens could participate — the fisheries.
Far be it from the subscribers to repine at a policy of this kind, because it could not have an operation upon them,
or affect the great mass of the People. They have no such views: for, they well know that the United States com-
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pose an extensive nation; that her citizens are scattered over an immense extent of country, having various soils
and climates, with puisulfs adapterl or varied to (heir difterent local situations. And a government, framing laws
for this scattered population, must necessarily consult the wants and necessities of every part of it, to promote the
general good of the whole. A reference to the report of Mr. Secretary Jefterson will evince, that enlarged and
Rberai views of this kind induced Congress to grant bounties to the fisheries. But views of another nature seem
also to have influenced that body. The eiicouragemrnts given to their own fishermen, by foreign nations, and the
restrictions laid upon our oils and fish, in foreign ports, had threatened the fisheries with destruction: and the ques-
tion came before Congress, whether that business should be abandoned entirely, or supportefl by the nation at lar^^e.
The same question the subscribers consider as occurring in the present instance. Independent of the superiority
which the British manufacturer possesses, in the low price of labor, the experience and skill of his workmen, and
the strength of his capital, he en joys advantages which are not known to an American manufacturer, in the bounties
given by Government to those who grow the raw material, and to those who export the manufactured article.
Whether an American manufacturer can resist a combination oF advantages so unfavorable to his interests, widiout
aid frv>in Government, appears to the petitioners as problematical indeed.
Your petitioners deem it material to represent, that tlie non-importation act, by creating a demand for the arlicles
which that act prohibited, has changed the direction of much cai)ital, and caused the erection of buildings, which
must now become \vaste, without the interposition (jf Congress. 'J'hat if it be important to encourage manufactures,
and ii (hey promote national wealth, by encouraging internal industry: if (hey keep money at home, by preventing it
from going abroail for foreign productions if (hey give life to the industry of the farmer, (he planter, and (he mechanic;
there can be no question upon the subject. This is the time to envourage t hem effectually. If those which are erected
be suffered to go waste; it those recently established die with (he law which gave them being; an age will pass
away befoie other ci(iz,ens will embark in the same business. Ill success, upon the part of one manufacturer, will
prevent others from engaging in the same pursuit; success that crowns every measure with popularity, produces
herds of imitators and followers.
Nor can it be an unimportant consideration with Congress, (hat the encouragement of domestic manufactures
will have a tendency to transplant the arts and capi(a! of Europe to this country, by holding out inducements to
artists and manufacturers to remove here.
The subscribers cannot quit the subject witliout some remarks upon the peculiar situation of the country in
which they live- Kentucky is rich in soil, but at a distance troni the seas. She is capable of producing hemp for
the whole supply of the United States — an article perhaps as much wanted as any other, both by the Government,
and by private ci(i/.eiis, engaged in every pursuit in life; w hirh, to an enormous amount, is annually imported from the
nordii'rn parts of Europe, and which cannot easily be procured, in case of war. If the niatmlacturers of Kentucky
were sulliciently encouraged, they would induce (he farmers to cultivate it, so as to furnisli a never-failing resource,
whether in peace or war. The proximity of Kentucky to Ohio and [ndian.'i subjects her to continual drains of
treasure for United States' lands. Large sums are annually taken (jff for iiireign protluctions, and merchants in the
Atlantic States, who are the real collectors of the revcnue,j)ay, fir Kentucky, her quota to the treasury. Pro(ected
as she is by (he Union, widi this arrangement she is satisfied. 13ut when (he fishermen of the East are not only
encourag' d by protecting duties, but also by bounties; when, comparatively speaking, no public moneys are ex
pemled here, but all at Washington, and on the sea board, in salaries, buildings, fortifications, upon the army, and
on the navy, for the protection of commerce, in which, from her local and insular situation, she cannot participate;
she vvouiii uc ueiiLi pleased if slie was indemnified, for these disadvantages, by some encouragement of her indus-
try; and that, perhaps, can best be done, with public benefit, by protecting duties to the manuiactiire of what promise:*
to be her sta)>le article.
Wliercfore, &c.
JOHN ALLEN, and others.
lUh Congress.] No. 303. [1st Skssiow.
REMISSION OF FORFEITURE.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF KEPRESEKTATIVES, JUNE 14, 1809.
Mr. NewtoiN', from (he Commit(ee of Commerce and Manufactures, (o whom v.as referred the petilinn of Ar.drew
Foster and Jacob P. Geraud, submitted the following statement of facts:
Tiepetidoiiers, citizens of (he United States, and residing at; New York, state that (hey are the exclusive owners
of die ship Clara, which sailed, on cr about (he 8(h of January, 1809, under (he command of Joshua Farrell, as
master, from the port of New York, to that of New Orleans. VVhen the said ship W'as under way, on her voyage to
New Orleans, as the petitioners were informed, Joshua Farrell, the master, received on board two female slaves,
the property of a ceriain J. B. Dupre, a passenger, and landed (hem at New Orleans. That, in consequence of this
act ol the master, (h/ said ship Clara was seized and libelled, for coiUravening the ninth section of the act, entitled
" An act to prohibit the impor(ation of slaves into any port oi- place within the jurisdiction of (he United States,
from ■.•lid after the fnX of January, in the year 1808," and was coiulemned as forfei(ed, by the district court of the
Uni(ed States for the district of Orleans. The petitioners aver (hat (hey had no agency in tliis transaction; that
the said Joshua Farrell acted without (heir knowledge or instructions. Andrew Foster, one of the petitioners, states
that,:-, day or two previous to the sailing of (lie ship, Joshua Farrell. the master, informed him that Mr. Dupre, a pas-
senger, wished (o take wi(h him (wo black sei-vants, and was desirous of knowing what charge he, the said Farrell,
should v^?^^.o for thei'- p^issage. The said Foster states that (his conversation was casual, and (hat no other com-
munication '..as made. The i)etitioners state, the unlawful procedure of the said Farrell was wi(hout their know-
ledge or concurrence, and (ha(, for his misconduct or omission, they are made to suffer, innocently.
They cannot but believe (hat the conduct of the said Farrell was the result of ignorance-
From the facts stated in (he petition, and (he documents accompanying (he same, the Committee of Comaierce
and Manufactures are of opinion that tlie case presented for considerati(m is a hard one, and that the petitioners
are free from the imputation of any intentional violation of law, or of conniving at one — the object being too insig-
nificant, their portion of the passage money of two slaves, to induce such a belief.
In this light, (he case evidently appeared to (he attorney who conducted (he prosecution on (he part of (he United
States. So impressed was he with a conviction of their innocence, and their just title to relief, (hat he, on his own re-
sponsibility, took their pnunissory note for the sum for which the ship Clara sold, payable in September next, in
Oilier to afford an opportunity to the petitioners of making application to Congress for a remission of such part of
the iorfeiture as has accrued (o (he United S(a(es.
Should the Ignited Slat(>s remit their claim to the petitioners, yet they will be considerable losers, as the in-
formers against the ship Clara will be entitled (o (heir share ofthe money arrising from her sale. Joshua Farrell, the
master, is'still liable foi' a penalfy of one thousand dollars for each slave, landed, contrary to law, and to imprisori-
ment for his misconduct, or omission of a duty enjoined by law. The committee are of opinion that (he case is
such a one as to justify the interposition of (he exdaordinary and equi(able powers ofthe National Ijegislature. In
obedience to this impulse, they beg leave to report a bill for the relief of the petitioners.
i809.] COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND. 3(30
11th Congress.] ]\o. 304. [1st Sessioj*
Sir:
POWERS OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. JINE ■23, 180!'.
Tkea.si:uy Department, June '20, 1809.
I have tlie honor, in obeilicnce lo tlie resolution iil' the Hoiisf oi' Representative-; of tiie 17th instani, to
transmit copies of the following documents, viz:
A. Proceedings of the Commissionei-s of tlie Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on 18th March, 180;). directing the
application of a sum, not exceeding '2,-25U,000 dollars, to the reimbursement of the principal of the exchanged six per
cent, stock, and authorizing the Senetary of the Treasury to borrow, with the approbaficm of the Piesideni of the
United States, and in conformity with the provisions of the 10th section of the act ■• making fuither firovision for ihe
support of public credit, and for the re<lemption of the public tlebt," a sutn equal to (hat of (lie principal oi' the ex-
clianged six per cent, stock, which might be thus reimbursed.
B. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the President of the Bank of the United States, dated 21st
Maich, 1809, inquiring wliether the proposed loan miglit be obtained from the bank; and, also, whether (lie bank
would assent to a cotemporaneous reimbursement of tlie whole amount of exchange(! six per cent, stock owned by
that institution.
C. Answer of the President of the Bank of the United States, dated aith March, IS09; statini; (hat it appears
to the Board of Directors, that they are not authorized, by the act of 179.3, to make a loan ft)r the reiminirsemetit of tlie
stock created by the act of 1807; that the bank will agree to the loan, provided it is not wanted ior a more dis-
tant period than the time when the present charter- of the bank will expire: and provided also, a law be obtained, giv
ing them authority to make it: and that the Board prefer a reimbursement of only so much of the exchanged six per
cent, stock which they own, as may fall to the lot of the bank.
D. Proceedings of the commissioners of the sinking fund, at a meeting held on the '2f;th Decetnber, 1795, autho-
rizing a loan of 500.000 dollars, pursuant to Ihe first section of the act abovementioned, passed the 3d of March, 1795.
E. Contract witii (he Bank of the United States, dated 31st December. 1795, for a loan of 500,000 dollar?, obtained
from that institution, in pursuance of the last mentioned proceedings oithe commissioners of the sinking fund.
F- Proceedings of the commissioners of the sinking fund, at a meeting held on the loth December, 1798. autho-
rizing a loan of 200,000 dollars, pursuant to the provisions of the act abovementioned, passed the 3d of March, 1795.
G. Contract with the Bank of the United States, dated 17th December, 1798, for a loan of 200,000 dollars, ob-
tained fnmi that institution, in pursuance of the last mentioned proceedings of the commissioners of the sinking
fund.
No otiier loans have ever been obtained under either the first o;- tenth section of the act of 3d March, 1795, nor
can I find, in the minutes of the co:nmissioner^^ of the sinking fund, any other proceedings touching the exercise or
construction of the duties or powers contained in those sections.
It appears by the document A, that the commissiimers of the sinking fund, at tlieir meeting of the 18th March,
1809, construed the words ''public debt." in the 10th section of the act of 3d March, 1795. as embracing the ex-
changed six per cent, stock; and considered the section, generally, as authorizing them to borrow, with (he appro-
bation of the President, the sum requisite for the reimbursement of that part (tf the principal of the public debt, if
there was, in their opinion, reason to apprehend that all the demands on the treasury, including such reimburse-
ment, could not be discharged, unless a loan to that amount was obtained.
I. The commissioners of the sinking fund did not decide that the words '• public debt,"' in tliat section., com-
prehended any debt which did not exist on the 3d day of March. 1795, when the law was passed: nor even any por-
tion of the debt then existing, which might (as in the case of the three per cent, stock, converted, by virtue of (he act
of nth Februaiy, 1807, into a six per cent, stock) have been subsequently altered, either in theamount of its capital,
or in the rate of interest payable thereon. The construction which they gave to the law, applied only to the six per
cent, slock issued, by virtue of the 2d section of the act of 11th February, 1807, in exchange of the old six per cent,
or deferred stocks. No alteration whatever was produced by that exchange, either in the amount of principal, iti
ihe rate of interest, in the time of paying the interest, oi- in the manner of transferring the debt. The only chatige is
the manner in which the principal should be reimburse<l; and that certainly did not alter the nature of the debt,
'i'his exchanged stock is, therefore, in the opinion of the c.iinmisMoners. precisely the same debt which existed in
March, 1795. apd to which the powers vested in them, by tliatact, are strictly a|)plicable. Bat. although the grounds
on which a different opinion was entertained by the bank, are not to this moment understood: it appeared eligible,
in a case witere doubts were suggested, to apply to Congress for an explanatory act. and. in the mean v.hile, to sus-
pend any further proceedings respecting the proposed loan. The resolution of ihe c<mimissionersol the sinking fund
has not, therefiwe, been yet submitted to the President of the United States for his approbation.
II. The commisjioiiers of the sinking fund are, by the 10th section of the act of 3d M.arch, 1795, empowered and
required, if necessary, to borrow, with the appr(M)ation of the President of the United States, the sums requisite for
the reimbursements of the principal of the public debt. The general expressions, " if necessary. " have been taken
by the commissioners, as confining the power, thus vested in them, not to the case, when the sums which they are
directecl to pay, annually, might exceed the probable receipts into the treasury for that year, but to that of those re-
ceipts being itisuflicient to discharge all the annual expenditures, including the paytneiits of the sinking fund. Tiis
question of priority of payment in favor of that fund was not taken into consideration, because, although the ob!i;.a-
tion to pay, at this time, eight millions of dollars, annually, on that account, is indisputable, it is equally necessary
that all the other expenses, authorized and directed by Congress, should be paid. The meaning and object of the
section appealed, indeed, so obvious, that no doubt had suggested itself on that subject previous to its late discu.-slon.
The first section of the act authorizes the commissioners of the sinking iund to borrow, from time to time, such
sums, in anticipation of the revenues, diot exceeding,in (me year, one miilion of dollars) as may be necessary for the
layment of the interest oti the public debt. The restrictive word is the same in this as in the 10th section oi' the act.
f it be insisted that tlie necessity of borrowing can never exist in this case, unless the revenues appropriated should
fall short of the sums payable on account of the interest, there has been no year, since the la\\ passed, in whicli such
loan could bave been legally made. It will appear, by reference to the documents 1) and E. that, in December. 1795.
a loan of 503,0(]0 dollars was. by virtue of the first section of the act of .3d March. 1795. authorized by the commis-
sioners of tfie sinking fund, approved by the President, and obtained from the bank. The necessity of the loan is
made to rest, not on a comparative view of the revenues appropiiated for the payment of tlie interest, and of the
sums payable on account of that interest, but on the general state of the frcasurx .' and on a general view of the re-
ceipt i and expenditures for the three last quarters of 1795, and for the year 179G. The amount of revenues which
were pledged for the payment of interest, are there estimated, for the year 1790. at near six millions, and the amount
of interestat only four millions of dollars.
The papers Fand G refer to a loan of 200,000 dollars, obtained in December, 1798. from the bank, for the pur-
pose of reimbursing an instalment of the principal of the loan of two millions of dollars, had of the bank, pursuant to
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the lllh section of the act of incorporation. The loan is, through some error oftheti-anscriber, stated to b^ by virtue
of the 6th section of the act of .3d March, 1795; which section does not confer any authority to borrow money. And
the loan was evidently made under the tenth, and not under the first section of the act: for it is intended for the
purpose of reimbursing an instalment of principal, and not for paying the interest on the public debt; and it was
also made for a term of four years, (thoush reimbursable sooner, at the pleasure of the United States) which could
not have been done under the power vested by the first section, which directs an absolute reimbursement within a
year from the time of each loan. This loan was made, because there was " no surplus of revenue in the treasury
applicable to the payment of the said instalment;" by whicli is not meant that surplusses of revenue were alone ap-
propriated for thit object: for so much of the duties on imports, and spirits distilled, and stills, as would be sufficient
to pay the instalments of that two millions loan, were appropriated by the 8th section of the act of 3d Slarch, 1795;
and the commissioners were directed, by the lUh section of the same act, to reimburse the said instalments as they
became due. Nor was there, in the year 1793, any deficiency in tiie revenues appropriated for the payment of
interest and principal, which the commissioners of the sinking fund were directed to make: for, the revenues pledg-
ed, exceeded, by three millions of dollars, the payments made on that account. But, at that time, as at present, the
necessity of recurring to the authority to borrow, vested, by the act, in the commissioners, resulted from a deficiency
in the general receipts, which, duiing that year, fell shirt of the general expenditures.
Under those impressions, it was stated, in the report made on the 1st instant, that it might be necessary to bor-
row a sum equal to the amount of the principal of the public debt, reimbursed during the year 1809; and that, pro-
vided the authority vested by the act of 3d March, 1795, should be expressly extended to the stock issued under
the act of 11th February, 1807, no othei- provision seemed necessary for the public service of this year. And as, in
the statement and estimates from which those conclusions were drawn, the moneys actually in the treasury at the
commencement of the year, are stated at near ten millions of dollars: and the demands on account of public debt,
for this year, at less than six millions and a half; the report was, evidently, founded on the supposed correctness of
the construction abovementioned. But, if that construction shall be deemed incorrect, and, if the powers vested in
the commissioners, by the 10th section of the act of 3(1 March. 1795, shall be considered, by Congress, as applicable
only to the case when the moneys in the treasury, together with the probable receipts for the year, shall fall short
of eight millions of dollars, the provision suggested by the report (and which was intended only to remove a doubt
respecting the nature of the debt to which the powers were applicable) will not be sufficient. It will then be neces-
sary to pass a law, giving an express authority to borrow the money which may be wanted.
I must acknowledge that, so far as relates to the extinguishment of the debt, and independent of the question
respecting the true construction of the law, I perceive no material difference between the two modes. Whenever
the expenses of a nation shall exceed its revenues, loans must, in some shape or another, be obtained: and the im-
portant question is, whether all the expenses incurred be really necessary, or even useful. On the decision of that
question, the Secretary of the Treasury has no control. If he had, there would certainly be no necessity to borrow
money in time of peace.
Permit me to add some observations explanatory of the letter written to the president of the bank, on points not
immediately embraced by the resolution of the House.
There were two reasoiis why it was thought more eligible, in this instance, to negotiate a loan with the bank, than
with individuals. It is still uncertain when, and to what amount, the money may be wanted. A contract with
individuals requires previous notice and arrangements, and is abs.)Iute, so as to compel Government to receive the
amount lent, according to the terms of the contract. But, with the bank, it was sufficient to ascertain whether the
loan could, If wanted, be obtained from that institution; the contract might be delayed till it was ascertained
whether, and to what amount, the loan was necessary; and it might be avoided altogether, if not actually necessary.
The reimbursement would also be made with more convenience, and some interest saved, because the repayments
may be made to the bank, from time to time, and in any sums whatever, according to the situation of the treasury.
In proposing to the bank th.at they should give notice to the treasury of their wish to be reimbursed the whole
amount of their exchanged six per cent, stock, my object was to facilitate the loan, since, by that operation, there
would have been no real payment, but only a commutation of debt; and. also, to accommodate, so far as was con-
sistent with the public interest, those individuals, who, by accepting the terms of the act of February, 1807, had
become owners of exchanged six per cent, stock, and who, that stock being above par, could not desire to be reim-
bursed. As it related to the bank, that consideration was immaterial, as it was not presumed that they wanted to
sell their stock.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your most obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of liepresentafives.
A.
Proceedings of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on \%th March, 1809.
At a meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, held on the 18th March, 1809,
Present: Robert Smith, Secretary of State,
Albert Gallatin, Secretory of the Treasury,
C. A. Rodney, ^.ittorney General United Stales.
The Secretary of the Treasury laid before the Board a report, dated the 18th day of March, 1809, which was read,
and is as follows, viz:
" That there was paid, during the year 1808, in order to complete the reimbursement of the eight per cent, stock,
a sum of - - - - - - - - - $1,547,000
On account of the public debt, for the year 1809, in advance, and on account of the annual appro-
priation of - - - • - - - - - 8,000,000
Leaving a sum of - - - - - - - - 6,453,000
Which must, in conformity with existing laws, be applied, during the present year, to the payment
of the principal and interest of the public debt.
That the payments to be made during the present year, on account of the interest on the debt, in-
cluding the annual reimbursement of the six per cent- and deferred stocks, were estimated at 4,226,000
Leaving a sum of - - - - - - - - S2,227,000
Which, the market price of stocks being above the rate fixed by law for purchases, can only be applied to the
reimbursement of the exchanged six per cent, stock, in conformity with the provisions of the act supplemen-
tary to the act, entitled ' An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the
United States.'
And that, considering the probable amount of receipts and expenditures, during the present year, it is not be-
lieved that all the demarids on the treasury, including the abovementioned sum of $2,227,000, can be discharged,
unlets a loan can be obtained, equal to the amount of principal of the public debt thus reimbursed."
Whereupon,
s Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $2,250,000. be applied, during the present year, to the reimbursement of
the principal of the exchanged six per cent, stock, in conformity with the provisions of the act last abovementioned.
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Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be authorized, with the approbation of the President of the Unit-
ed States, to burrow a sum equal to that of ihe principal of the public debt which may be thus reimbursed, in con-
formity with the provisions of the lOlh section of the act, entitled "^ An act making further provision for the sup-
port of the public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt."
R. SMITH, SecTdary of Slate,
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury,
C. A. RODNEY, Jittorney General of the Urtilcd Slates.
B.
Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the President of the Bank of the (Jnitcd States.
Treasury Department, March 21s<, 1809.
Sir: ■
The commissioners of the sinking fund bavins; directed the reimbursement of a sum not exceeding $'2,250,000,
of the new exchanged six per cent stock, and authori'/.ed, in conformity with the 10th section of the act " making
further provision for the support of public cietlit, and for the redemption of the public debt," passed 3d March,
1795, a loan to the amount ol'principiil thus to be reimbursed. I beg leave to inquire, 1st. Whetiier the Bank of the
United States will be disposed to lend that sum, in two equal instalments, viz: on 1st October next, and on the Ist
January, 1810, being the times at which I intended to efti'ct the reimbursement.'' 2dly. Whetiier the Bank will
assent to be reimbursed the whole amount ot saitl exchanged six per cent, stock, which they own, at the times
abovementioned?
The two propositions may be considered as independent, one of the other, it being, however, understood thai,
if the bank does not wish to make the loan, it would suit Government betternot to reimburse the bank exclusively,
but only according to lot, in common with other stockholders.
If the bank will assent to make the loan, but refuse to receive the reimbursement, (so far only excepted as may
be determined by lot) it will not be material that the sum lent should be paid by the bank into the treasury, precisely
in two instalments, as abovementioned. The times and amounts of payments may, in that case, be arranged,
when a formal agreenient shall be entered into, so as to answer the wants of the treasury, and the convenience of
the bank. It is only in case the bank will accede to both propositions, that, as there will be no real payments, but
only a commutation of exchanged six per cent, stock into a temporary loan, it will be necessary thai the loan
should be made on the same days, and for the same sums as the reimbursement.
If the bank will accede to both proposals, it v. ill be seen, by reference to the 8th section of the act supplemen-
tary to the act, entitled " An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United
States," passed the 11th February, I807. that an exclusive reimbursement of the exchanged six per cent, stock,
held by the bank, cannot take place, unless notice be given to this Department, in writing,"of the wish of the insti-
tution to be thus reimbursed; and that notice must reach me prior to the 30th instant, as I must otherwise deter-
mine, by lot, what certificates of that stock shall be reimbursetl, and give public notice thereof, in conformity with
the second section of the same act, on or before the first day of next month. I am sensible that this is pressing for
an answer within a shorter time tlian may be convenient, but, under the pressure of current business, I did not
attend to this operation till within the last three days. I therefore request that you will have the goodness to lay
the subject immediately before the Board, and to favor me with the answer. If that answer be in the affirmative, I
will thank you to enclose in it the notice, in writing, asking for the reimbursement, in order that such notice, un-
connected with any other subject, may be filed as a voucher, authorizing me to reimburse, in conformity therewith.
I have the honor to be, &c.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
David Lenox, Esq.
President of the Bank of the United States, Philadelphia.
Letter from the President of the Bank of the United States to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Bank of the United States, March 24th. 1809.
Sir:
I lost no time in laying before the Board of Directors, your letter of the 21st instant, which I had the honor
of receiving yesterday. To the first of your inquiries, namely: "Whether the Bank of the United States will be
disposed to lend that suni ($2,250,000) in two equal instalments, viz: on the 1st October next, and on the 1st
January. 1810," I am desired to state, that there is every disposition on the part of this Board to comply with the
wishes of Government but it appears to them that they are not authorized, by the act of 1795. to make a loan for
the reimbursement of the stock created by the act of 1807; besides, there are considerations which now present
themselves, of much importance to the institution, arising from the short duration of the chartei-. with which a loan,
reimbursable at the pleasure of the United .States, may interfere. To evince, however, the friendly disposition of
the Board, they do not hesitate to agree to the loan, provided it is not wanted for a more distant period than tlie
time when the present charter of the bank will expire, at an interest of six per cent, per annum, and provided
also, a law is obtained, at the next session of Congress, giving them authority to make it.
To your second inquiry, viz: " Whether the bank will assent to be reimbursed the whole amount of the
exchanged six per cent, which they own, at the times mentioned." I have to reply, that the Board prefer accepting
such proportion only, as may fall to the lot of the bank. In returning this answer to your letter. I hope it may he
perfectly satisfactory, and aii additional proof of the desire of this Board to comply with the views of Government
on every occasion, when not incompatible with the interest of the institution.
I have the honor to be, sir, your very obedient servant,
D. LENOX. Presidmt.
The Honorable Albert Gallatin, Esq.
D.
Proceedings of the Commissioners of the ShMng Fund, at a meeting held on the 26th December, 1795.
At a meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, on the 26th day of December, 1795,
Present: The President of the Senate.
The Secretary of State,
The Secretary of the Treasury.
A report of the Secretary of the Treasury was read, as follows:
"That, to provide for the payment of the interest on the public debt, which will fall due at the close of the pre-
sent year, it will be necessary to anticipate the appropriated revenues to the amount of five hundred thousand dol-
lars.
" The authority to make a loan for this purpose, is contained in the first section of an act. passed on the 3d daj
of March, 1795, entitled ' An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption
of the public debt.'
5;-2 , FINANCE. t!80a
" The Secretary proposes, that the said loan be had of the Bank of the United States, for one year, to bear interest
from the 1st day of January, ensuing, at the rate of six per centum perannuni, to be refunded out of the proceeds of the
duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, on the tonnage of ships and vessels, and upon spirits distilled in
the United States, and stills, which may accrue to the end of the present year, and be then uncollected.
"That the commissioners may be satisfied, as to the real state of the treasury, at the latest period to which the
accounts have been settled, he takes the liberty to lay before them, a copy of his report, made to the House of
Representatives-, on the 14tl) instant, in which the receipts and expenditures for the three first quarters of the present
year are exhibited, and also, a view of the probable receipts and expenditures for the year 1796.
" Wherefore, the said Secretary requests that the board of commissioners of the sinking fund would resolve,
that an application be made to the President of the United States, for his permission to the Secretary of the Trea-
sury to borrow five hundred thousand dollars, on the terms and conditions before mentioned, to be applied in the
manner herein proposed."
Whereupon, it was resolved, unanimously. That the sum of five hundred thousand dollars be borrowed by the
Secretary of the Treasury, for a term not exceeding one year, at the rate of interest not exceeding six per centum
per annum, to commence on the first of .lanuary, 1796, pursuant to the first section of the act, entitled " An act
making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redeinption of the public debt;" and that this
resolution be laid befi)re the President of the United States, for his approbation.
JOHN ADAMS, President, of the Senate,
TIMOTHY PICKKRING, Secretary of State,
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Jr. Secretary of the Treasury.
December -201 h, 1795.
Approved: GEO. WASHINGTON.
E.
Contract between the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund and the Bank of the United States-
Articles of agreement between Oliver "^^'olcott, jr.. Secretary of the Treasury, in behalf of the Commissioners of
the Sinking Fund, of the one part; and the President, Directors, and Company, of the Bank of the United
States, of tlie other part; made and concluded the thirty -first day of December, in the year of our Lord one
thousand seven hundred and ninety-five-
Whereas, by the act, entitled "An act making further provision for the support of the public credit, and for
the redemption i)f the public debt," passed the 3d day of March, in the present year, the commissioners of the
sinkin°- fund, with the approbation of the President of the United States, are authorized and empowered to borrow,
or cause to be borrowed, from time to time, such sums, in anticipation of the revenues appropriated, not exceeding,
in one year, one million of dollars: A nd whereas the said commissioners of the sinking fund, by their resolution of the
twenty-sixth of December, one thousand seven huiidied and ninety-five, approved by the President of the United
States, did unanimously agree, that the sum of five hundred thousand dollars should be borrowed by the Secretary
of the Treasury, for a term not exceeding one year, at a rate of interest not exceeding six per centum per annum,
to commence on the first of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, pursuant to the act above recited:
Now, therefore, these presents witness, that, pursuant to the authority afi)resaid, it hath been, and is hereby,
agreed, by and between the said parties of the first and second part, as follows, viz:
First. The said President, Directors, and Company, shall lend to the Uunited States, the sum of five hundred
thousand dollars, to be advanced on the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six.
Second. The said sum, so to be advanced as aforesaid, shall bear interest at the rate of six per centum per annum,
from the date befoie mentioned, payable on the first day of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, and
on the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety -seven.
Third. The United States shall reimburse or repay to the said Bank of the United States, the said sum of five
hundred thousand dollars, with the interest which shall be due thereon, on or before the first day of January, in the
year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, reserving, nevertheless, to the United States, the right of reim-
bursing, at tiieir pleasure, the whole, or any part of the said sum, which shall have been so lent and advanced, after
giving one month's notice to the President of the said bank, of the sum intende(\ to be reimbursed.
In testimony whereof, the said Secretary of the Treasury hath caused the seal of the treasury to be affixed to
these presents, and hath hereunto subscribed his hand; and the said President, Directors, and Company,
[seal.] have also caused the seal of the Bank of the United States to be atlixed to the same, the day and year
aforesaid.
OLIVER W^OLCOTT, Secret ai-y of the Treasury.
[sKAL. ] THOS. WTLLING, President of the Bunk of the United States.
F.
Proceexlings of the Commissioners of the Sinkiiig Fund, at a meeting held on the \bth December, 1798.
Atameeting of the Commissioners of th.e Sinking Fund, on the fifteenth day of December, 1798,
Present: The Honorable John Laurence, President of the Senate,
The Secretahy of Slate,
The Secretary (f the Treasury,
The Attorney General of the United Stales.
The Secretary of the Treasury laid before the Board a report, dated the fourteenth day of December, 1798,
which was read, and is as follows:
"That, by the eleventh section of the act of Congress, passed on the third day of March, 1795, entitled 'An
act making iiirther provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption ot the public debt,' the com-
missioners of the sinking fund are required to reimburse, to the Bank of the United States, the instalments due
upon the loan of two millions of dollars, had of the said Bank, pursuant to the eleventh section ot the act by which
the same was incorporated, as the said instalments shall respectively accrue-
"That, on the last day of December, in the present year, the instalment ot the aforesaid loan, being two hundred
thousand dollars, will fall due to the said bank. ,• i • i • i i >
"There being no surplus of revenue in the treasury applicable to the payment ot the said insalments, the Secre-
tary requests, that application be made to the President of the United States, for his permission to borrow the sum
of two hundred thousand dollars, fi)r a term not exceeding four years, to be applied to the purpose aforesaid; and,
there'ore, submits the following resolultion:
" Resolved, That the sum of two hundred thousand dollars be borrowed by the Secretary of the Treasury, pursuant
to the sixth section of the act, passed on the third day of March, 1795, entitled 'An act making lurther provision (or
the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt,' and that the proceeds ot the said loan be
applied by the said Secretary, to the payment of the seventh instalment of tlie loan ot two millions ot dollars, bor-
rowed under the act, entitled ' An act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United i^tates:' Provideu,
That the said loan shall, neverthless, be reimbursable at the pleasure of the United States, and si all bear interest at
a rate not exceeding six per centum per annum, and that this resolution be laid before the President ot the United
States for his approbation.
" All which is respectlully submitted, by , , ,„
" OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
"Treasury Department, December \5th, 1798."
1809.1 STATE OF THE FINANCES. 373
Whereupon, it was resolvetl, that the said report be accepted, and that the resolution aforesaid be hiid beibii-
the President ot' the United States for his approbation-
JOHN LAURENCE, President of the Senate, pro tan,
Philadelphia, December 17//;. 1798.
Approved: JOHN ADAMS.
Recorded from the original minutes on the iiie, by
EDWARD JONES,
Secretary to the Comrnia.noners of the Si /iking- Fund.
G.
Contract bctirccn the Commissioners of the Sinlcing Fi/itd and the Bunk of the United Stales.
Articles of as;reemcnt lietween Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury, in behalf of the Commissioners of liu;
Sinking Fund, of the one pari: and ihe President, Directors, and Company, of the I'aiik of tlie United States,
of the other part: made and concluded the twenty-eighth day of December, in the year ol' our ]^(;rd one thouiand
seven hundred and ninety-eight.
Whereas, by tlie act, entitknl " An act making furilier provision for (lie support of public credit, and for tiie iv-
denijition of tlie public debt," passed the third day of March, one tliousand scm'u hundred and ninety- fi\e. the C'oni-
uiissioners of the Sinking FuntI, with the approijation of the President of (he United States, are autiKur/.cd and em-
powered to borrow, or cause to be borrowed, ii-(tm time to time, such sums, in anticijiation of the revenues apfjro-
priated, not exceeding one million of dollars: And whereas the saiil Comuiissioners of (he Sinkiii'^ Fund, by their
resolution, of (he fifteenlh of Decembei-, one thousand seven bundled and ninetj'-eiglit. ap|)rovcd by the Presideiir
of (he United States, did unanimously agree that the sum of (wo huiulred thousand dollars shall be burrowed by th:>
S^ecretaiy of the Treasury: Provided, neuertJieless, That the said loan shall be reimbursable at the pleasure of tlie
United States, and shall bear inter-est at a rate not exceeding six per centum per annum:
Now, (herefore. these presents witness, that, pursuant to the authorilv aforesaid, it hath been, and is heix'by,
-agreed, by ami between the said parties of the lirst and second part, as follows, viz:
First. The said ]-'resident. Directors, and Company, shall lend to the United States the sum of two hundred
thousand dollars, to be advanced on (he first tlay of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine.
Second. The said sum. so to be advanced as aforesaid, shall bear interest at the rate of six per centum per an-
num, from the tlate beforementioned, payable half yearly to the saiil parties of the second part, during the contiuu-
ance of the said loan, if the same shall be required.
Third. The United States shall reimburse, or repay to the said Pjank of the United States, the said sum of two
hiindred thousand dollars, with (he interest which shall be due thereon, on or before the lirst (lay of January, which
will be in tlie year one thousand eight hundred and three, reserving, nevertheless, to the United States, the right of
reimbursing, at their pleasure, the whole, or any part of said sum. which shall have been so lent and advanced, "after
giving one month's notice to the President of the said liank, of the sum intended to be reimbursetl.
In testimony whereof, the said Secretary of (he Treasury ha(h caused the seal of the treasury to be affixed to
these presents, and hath hereunto subscribed his hantl: and the said President, Directors, and Company, have
also caused the seal of the Bank of the United States to be affixed to the same, the day and year aforesaid.
[l. s.] 0I>IVER wolcott. Secretary of the Treasury.
[l. s.] THOMAS WILLING, President.
llthCoKORESS.] No. 305. [2d SESRirv.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 8, 1809.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to (he act, entided " An act to establish the Treasuiy
Department," the Secretary of the Treasury res|)ectl'ully subnuts the following report and estimates:
The dudes oii merchandise and tonnage, which accrued during the year 1807, amounted, after deducting the ex-
penses of collecdon, to -----... S!-20,l'2u.u-}8
From which, deducting for debentures issued on acccount of re-exportations, - - 10.0(;7.Utl
Left, for the nett revenue rtccre/ef? during that year, ----- $ir),059,4.'')7
The same duties, during the year 1808. amounted, after deducting the expenses of collection, to 10,581.559
From which, deducting for debentures issued, and which, on account of the embargo, did not exceed 3-19,39(;
Leaves, for the nett revenue accr;«;f/ during that year, as will appear by the statement A, Sl0,332,u;3
The stateiiient R exhibits in detail the several species of merchandise, and other sources, from which (hat revc-
3iue was collected during the year 1808: anJ the s(a(ement Aa gives a comparative view of the importations and
re-exportations of the several species of merchamlise for the years 1807 and 1808, showing, thereby, distinctly, tlie
effect of foreign aggressions and commercial restrictions on (he im|):)r(alions of foreign articles.
From the returns already received i'w the three first quar(ers of (he present year, and from the general know-
ledge of the importations made dui-ing the two last months, it is believed that the gross amount of cfuties on mcr-
chaiulise imported, during the whole year, will, after deducting the expenses of collection, amount to about ten
millions of dollars.
But, as the debentures issued, on account of re-exportations, (principally of colonial produce) will amount to
about 3,500,000 dollars, the nett revenue, accrued during the year 1609, cannot be estimated at more than six mil-
lions and a half.
It appears, by the statement C, that the salc3 of public lands have, during the rear ending on the 30th September,
1809, amounted to 143,000 acres, and the payments by purchasers to near 500,000 dollars. The proceeds of sales
in the Mississippi territory being, after deducting the surveying and other incidental expenses, appropriated in the
first place to the payment of a sum of 1,250,000 dollars to the State of Georgia, are distinctly stated.
It appears, by fhe statement D, that the payments on account of the principal of the public debt have, during the
same period, amounted to near 6,730,000 dollars: the reimbursement of the eight per cent, stock having taken plr.ce
on the first of January last. But the aggregate of payments on account of principal and interest will not, for the
two yeai-s 1808 and 1809, exceed tlie sum of sixteen millions of dollars appropriated by law.
48 tt
^74 FINANCE. . [1809.
o
The same statement shows that about 34,796,000 dollars of the principal of the debt have been reimbursed dur-
ing the eight years and a half, commencing on the first of April, 1801, and ending on the 30th September, 1809,
exclusively of more than sis n\illions of dollars paid in conformity with the provisions of the convention with Great
Britain and of the Louisiana convention.
The actual receipts into the treasury, during the year ending on the 30th of September, 1809, have
amounted to -------- 89,315,753 IG
Making, together with the balance in the treasury, on the 1st October, 1808, and amounting to 13,846,717 52
An aggregate of S'23, 163,470 6&
The disbui-sements, during the same year, have consisted of the following items, viz:
Civil department, including miscellaneous expenses, and those incident to the intercourse with for-
eign nations, .-.-.... $1,439,633 23:
Military and Naval establishments, including the Indian department, viz:
Military, including arms and fortifications, . . - . 3,366,403 12
Navy, -------- 2,379,'367 80
Indian department, ------- 29:>,303 84
6,037,974 7&
Interest on the Public debt, --.-..- 3,126,14915
10,603,757 14
Reimbursement of principal of the public debt, - - . , - 6,7:29,777 53
Amounting, together, as will appear more in detail by the statement E, to - - 17.333,534 67
And leaving in the treasury, on the 30th September, 1809, a b;Uance of - - - 5,828,936 01
$23,162,470 68
Wlience it appears (hat the expenses of Government, exclusively of the payments on account of the principal of
the debt, have exceeded the actual receipts into the treasury, by a sum of near thirteen hundred thousand dollars;
and that that deficiency, as M'ell as the rein)bursement of the principal of the debt, have been paid out of the sums
previously in the treasury, or, in other words, out of the surplus of the revenue of the preceding years.
The outstanding revenue bonds may, alter deducting the expenses of collection, and allowing for bad debts, be
estimated to have amounted, on the 30th of September, 1S09, to - -• ■. . : $7,500,000
The duties on the importations, during the last quarter, will not, probably, after making a similar
deduction, fall short of ------- - 2,800,000
All those will tall due prior to the first day of January, 1811, and make, together with the balance
in the treasury, on the 30th September, 1809, and amounting, as above stated, to - - 5,800,000
An aggregate of - - - - ■ . ■ . " ". $16,100,000
The expenses of the present quarter, though not yet precisely ascertained, will not, probably, in-
cluding the payments on account of the public debt, exceed . - - . 3,600,000
Leaving, on the first day of January, 1810, a sum of - - . . $12,500,000
About twelve and a half millions of dollars, in cash or bonds, payable during the year 1810, and applicable to the
expenses of that year. 'J'liis estimate, however, is founded on the supposition that the amount of debentures, paya-
i)le in that year, will not exceed two millions ot dollars, and that the receipts, during the year, arising from impor-
tations subsequent to the first of January next, and from the sales of land, w ill be sufficient to pay those deben-
tures, and to leave at all times in the treasury, at least one million of dollars.
Estimating the expenses of a civil nature, both domestic and Ibreign, tor the year 1810, at the
same amount actually ex])ended for those objects during the preceding year, or at about - $1,500,000
And adding thereto the annual appropriation of - - - - - 8,000,000
For the public debt, (of which sum about tliree millions seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars
■will be applied to the final reimbursement of the exchanged six per cent, stock) it follows that,
unless the aggregate of the expenses for the military and naval establishments, should be reduced
to about ---------- 3,000.000
$12,500,000
A loan will be necessary to make up the deficiency. That state of the treasury had been anticipated; and, for
tiiat reason, an increase of duties had been respecllully submitted in the last annual repoi't. Eut, should that
measure be now atiopted, it wouhl not, on account of the terms of credit allowed for the payment of duties, super-
sede the necessity of a loan for the service of the year 1810, commensurate with the extent of those establishments,
and with the approjiriations wliich may be made ior iheii' support by Congress. No precise sum is suggested, since
this must vaiy according to the plans which may be adopted in relation to foreign nations, and w ill particularly
depend on the decision of Congress on the (piestion of \\ar or peace. It is sufficient Instate, that, it the actual
exjienditure of the year 1810, tor all military and naval purposes, should be estimated at the same sum which was
disbursed by the treasury, for those objects, during ihe year eniling on the 30th September, 1809. and exceeding, as
above stated, six millions of dollars, the deficiency, according to the preceding estimates, would amount to three
rniliions: on which sup|)osition, it would seem prudent, in order to provide against any deficiency in the receipts,
beyond what has been estimaleil, to authori'/.e a loan of tour i\ullions of dollars.
In the event of war, the necessity of rendering it efficient, and of calling for that purpose info action all the
resources of the country, is too obvious to require any comment. On that subject nothing will, at this time, be add-
ed by this Department to the suggestions respecllully submitted in the two preceding annual reports. Loans, reim-
bursable by instalments, and at fixed periods, after the return of peace, must constitute the piincipal resource for
defraying the extraordinary expenses of the war. For the support of public credit, the basis on which rests the
practicability of obtaining loans on reasonable terms, it appears necessary that the revenue should, in the mean while,
be equal to the interest on the public debt, including that on the new loans, and to all the current expenses of Go-
vernment, caiculateil on a peace establishment, or, for the present, to about eight millions of dollars. An imme-
diate and considerable increase of the existing duties will, it is believed, be requisite for tiiat purpose, in order to
cover the defalcation which a maritime war must necessarily produce in a revenue almost exclusively depending
on commerce. That increase appears pielerable, in the present situation of the United States, to any other source
of taxation, and is not, in time of war, liable to the objection of its encouraging smuggling. It is only in the event
of that revenue being still more affected by a war than is apprehended, that a resort to internal taxes, either direct
or indirect, may become necessary.
If war should not be resorted to, it does not appear requisite, unless Congress should resolve on a permanent
increase in the military anil naval establishments, in time of peace, to lay, at present, any ailditional duties, beyond
a mere continuance of the two and a half per cent, known under the name of ■' Alediterranean Fund." It has
already been stated, that an increase of the impost vvould not supply the deficiency which may take place in the
year 1810; and exclusively of the reimbursement of the loan which may be wanted for the service of that year, all
1809.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
375
the national expenses, calculated on a peace establishment and on the averajjo of tiie acfuai expenditures of the six
years 180-3 to 1807, will not exceed ten millions of dollars for the year 1811, and ei.slit millions alter that year: fin. the
only portion of the existing debt, which, according to law, it w ifl he practicable^ after the year 1810, to reimburse,
will, exclusively of the annual reimbursement of the six per cent, and deferred stocks, consist otdy ot the coiivertecl
six per cent, stock, which amounts to less than two millions of dollars. The payments on account of the annual
appiopriation of eight millions of dollars, for the debt, cannot, for that reason, (except for the purpoi-.e of reimbursing
the loan which may be wanted for the service of the year 1810) much exceed six millions ot dollars in the year
iSll. and four millions of dollars, annually, after that year. The expenses foi' the year 181), and the ensuing years,
may, therefore, if calculated on a peace establishment, he estimated ;is followeth, viz:
Civil expenses, domestic and foreign, ...... $1,500,000
Military and naval establishments, (includinj; the Indian department) calculated on the average of
the actual expenditure lor those objects during the six years, 1802 — 1807. as wi
statement F, about ......
Interest on the public debt, including the
stocks, ...
nl
appear by the
annual reimbursement on the six per cent, and deferretl
Total of the annual expenses, afvcr the year 1811,
Reimbursement of the converted six per cent, stock.
Total of expenses for the year 1311,
'2,500,000
4.100,000
8,100.000
1,800,000
_J?9.9(;0.000
AVhatever may be the decision of Congress, in other respects, there is a subject which seems to requlie iiiimc-
diate attention. The provisictns adopted for the purpose of carrying into etiect the non-intercourse with England
and France, particulai'ly as modified by the act of last session, under an expectation that the oi'ilers (jf council of
Great Britain had been re\iiketl. are inefficient, and altogeihei- inapjilicable to existing circumstances. It will be
sufficient to observe, that exportation by land is not Ibrbidden; anil that no bonds being requiretl Irom vessels osten-
sibly einploj'ed in the coasting trade, nor any authority vested liy law \\ hich will justily detention, those vessels
daily sail for British ports, without any other reniedy but the precarious mode of instituting prosecutions against the
apparent owners. It is unnecessary, and it would be paniful, to dwell on all the ettects of those violations of the
laws. But. w ithont any allusion to the eliiciency or political object of any system, and meiely \\ ith a \ iew to its exe-
cution, it is incumbent to state, that, from the experience of the two last years, a perfect conviction arises, tiiat, either
the system of restriction, partially abandoned, must be reinstated in all its parts, ami with all the ()ro\isions neces-
sary for its strict and comj)lete execution, or. that all the restrictions, so far, at least, as they affect the commerce and
navigation of the citizens of tiie United States, ought to be removed.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Trcasimj.
Tkeasury Depautjient, December llh, 1809.
Statement exhlljiling the amount of ditties ichirh accrued on jncrchandise, tonnage, passports, and clearances; of
dcbeitlurcs issued on tlie erportation of foreign merchandise; of payments for bounties und allowances, and for
expenses of collection, during the years 1807 and 1808.
D I TIES OS
Debentures
issued.
bounties and
allowances.
Gross Revenue.
Expenses on
collection.
Nett Revence.
Merchandise.
Toanag'e.
Passports and
clearances.
1807
1808
•20,090,505 49
11,104,557 83
•207.349 80
119,097 01
19,890 00
084 00
10.007,191 00
249,390 00
188.034 90
100,152 55
10.067.925 45; 008,408 15
a 10,875,390 89; 543,227 14
10,059.457 30
10,332,103 75
(«) Gross revenue for the year 1808,
Gross revenue, per statement B,
510,S75,.390 89
18,000 34
?10,857,390 55
Statement of the amount of American an^l foreign Tonnage rmphyrd in foreign trade, for the year 1808, ca
taken from the records of the 7'reasury.
American tonnage in foreign trade, ...... Tons, 525.130
Foreign tonnage, ......... 47.072
Total amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the United States,
57-\S02
Proportion of foreign tonn;ig: to the whole amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the United
States, - " - - - ' - - - - - 8.3 to 100
B.
Statement exhibiting the vrdnc and c/unntities. respectively, of merchandise, on which duties actucdly accrued during
the year 1808, (consisting of the difj'erenre be'u-een articles- paying dufy. imported, and those entitled to dran-back,
re-exported) and, also, of the net', revenue which accrued during that year, from duties on merchandise, tonnage,
passports, and clearances.
GOODS P.VYIXO DUTIES .\D VALOUEM.
* $17,983,125, at 12i percent.
2,022,178, at 15 do.
60,047, at 20 do.
$20,672,250
$2,247,880 03
393,371 70
13,329 40
492.784 25
(a) Additional duty on $19,711,370, at 2^ per cent.
3,147,365 38
* 424 dollars of this sum is merchandise paying- a duty of 10 per cent, ad valorem,
Li76
FINANCE.
[1809.
(b) Spirits,
(c) Sugar,
(/) Wines,
(f) Teas,
Coftee,
Molasses, ,
iff) All other articles,
4,625,198 gallons, at 28.8 cents average,
8 1,853,633 pounds, at 2.6 do.
1,315,233 gallons, at 30.4 do.
4,800,142 pounds, at 20.3 do.
30,895,495 pounds, at 5 cents,
6,456,073 gallons, at 5 cents.
(/) Salt, deducted, being excess of bounties and allowances in 1807, paid in 1808, be-
yond the duties collected, . . . . 154,396 20
Deduct duties refunded, after deducting therefrom duties collected
on merchandise, the particulars of which could not be ascertain-
ed, ami difference of calculation, . . . 13,557 90
Three and a half per cent, retained on drawbacks, .
I";xtra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels,
Nett amount of duties on merchandise,
Duties on tonnage, ... ....
Light money, ........
Duties on passports and clearances, .... . .
Sundry accounts not yet received, estimated at ....
Gross revenue, as per statement Ai
Deduct expenses of collection, ....
Nett revenue.
$1,333,473 71
2,219,489 96
400,481 53
973,153 57
1,544,774 75
322,803 65
841,687 37
10,783,232 92
167,954 10
93,018 33
26.679 28
10,615,278 82
9,145 19
111,084 93
10,735,508 94
119,697 61
684 00
10,855,890 55
1,500 00
10,857,390 55
543,227 H
$10,314,163 41
Explanatory Statements and Notes.
(n.) Additional duty of 2j per cent. . - . .
Three and a half per cent, retained on drawbacks, -
Extra duty of ten per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels,
(i.) Spirits — Grain,
1st proof,
2d do.
173,080 gallons, at 28 cents,
3d do.
4th do.
Other materials, 1st & 2d do.
3d do.
4th do.
5th do.
245
80
30,110
831,720
2,061,255
1,521,873
6,835
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
29
31
34
25
28
32
38
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
Gallons, 4,625,198
(f.) Sugar-
-Brown, &c.
White, &c.
65,223,807 pounds, at2i cents,
19,629,826 do. 3 do.
Pounds, 84.853,633
id.)
AA'ines — Madeira, 1st quality, -
2d do. -
Sherry and St. Lucar,
Oporto and Lisbon, -
Burgundy and Champaign, -
Teneriffe, Fayal, Malaga, &c.
Other, in bottles,
Do. in casks,
65,902 gallons, at 58 cents.
29,091
do.
50
do.
265,800
do.
40
do.
80,147
do.
30
do.
744
do.
45
do.
268,830
do.
28
do.
22,160
do.
35
do.
582,559
do.
23
do.
Gallons, 1.315,233
(f.) Teas — Bohea, - . -
Souchong,
Hyson, - - - 803,286
Other green, . . - 1,757,168
1 1 Extra duties on teas imported from
other places than India,
642,209 pounds, at 12 cents,
1,597,479 do. 18 do.
do. 32 do.
do. 20 do.
Pounds, 4,800,142
(/.) Salt— Exported, -
Amount ot bounties and allowances,
$160,152 55, reduced into bushels,
at 5 bushels the dollar, -
Total exported, &c.
Imported, bushels of 56 pounds.
585 bushels, at 30 cents,
800,763 -
do. 12 do.
801,348
48,945
Bushels, 752,403
$492,784 27
475 79
2,704 48
$49.5,964 54
$48,462 40
71 05
24 80
10,237 40
207.930 00
577.151 40
486,999 36
2,597 30
$1,333,473 71
$1,630,595 18
588,894 78
$2,219,489 96
$38,223 16
14,545 50
106,320 00
24,044 10
334 80
75,272 40
7,756 00
133,988 57
$400,184 53
$77,065 08
287,546 23
257,051 52
351,433 60
57 15
$973.153 57
$117 00
160,152 60
160,269 60
5,873 40
$154,396 20
1809.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
377
Explanatory Statements and iVb/fs— Continued.
aUANTITIES.
Rate of
Excess of du-
Excess of
{g. ) All other articles.
Kxcess of im-
Excess of
duty.
ties over
drawback
Total.
portation over
exportiitiou.
exportation
over impor-
drawback.
over duties.
tation.
Cents.
Beer, . . . gallons,
1G,871
8
$1,349 68
Cocoa, . . . pounds.
1,044,8G1
.
2
20,897 28
Chocolate, . . . do.
1,033
_
3
30 99
Sugar, candy, . . . do.
2,8G3
-
m
339 24
loaf, . . . do.
159
_
9
14 31
other, refined, and lump, do.
37,735
_
6.i
2,452 78
Almonds, . . . do.
18t!,474
_
3
3,729 48
Prunes and plums, . . do.
29,355
.
3
585 10
Currants, . . . do.
28,711
_
2
574 23
Figs, ... do.
79,747
..
o
1,594 94
Ilaisins, in jars, boxes, and Muscadel, do.
586,495
.
2
11,739 90
all other, . . do.
930,431
_
Id
13,956 33
Candies, tallow, . . do.
41,445
_
2
838 90
wax, or spermaceti, . do.
3,323
.
6
193 38
Cheese, ... do.
Gl,374
_
4,396 18
Soap, ... do.
Tal ow, . . . do.
315,080
288,614
6,301 60
4,339 31
Mace, . . . do.
1,114
_
125
1,393 50
Nutmegs, ... do.
9,560
_
50
4,780 00
Cinnamon, . . . do.
-
566
20
_
113 20
Cloves, . . . do.
29,686
.
20
5,937 20
Pepper, . . . do.
4,034,822
»
6
243,089 33
Pimento, . . . do.
288,013
.
4
11,530 53
Chinese cassia, . , do.
239,195
.
4
9,567 80
Tobacco, nianufiictured, other than snuff
and cigars, . . , do.
2,085
_
6
125 10
Snuff, . . . do.
11,810
_
10
1,181 00
Indigo, . . . do.
930,273
.
25
232,568 25
Cotton, ... do.
3.361,109
_
3
100,833 27
Powder, hair, . . . do.
2,692
«
4
107 68
gun, ... do.
116,167
.
4
4,646 68
Starch, . , do.
21
_
3
63
Glue, ... do.
13,900
_
4
556 00
Pewter plates and dishes, . do.
8,068
«
4
322 72
Iron, anchors and sheet, . do.
323,757
_
n
4,856 35
slit and hoop, . . do.
390,959
_
1
3,909 59
Nails, ... do.
156,353
-
2
3,135 06
Spikes', . . . do.
813
-
1
8 13
Quicksilver, . . . do.
10,314
_
6
618 84
(Tchre, yellow, in oil, . . do.
1,636
.
l.i
24 39
dry. yellow, . . do.
68,781
.
1
687 81
Spanish brown, . . do.
White and red lead, . . do.
294,454
»
1
3,944 54
1,783,873
.
2
35,657 46
Lead and manufactures of lead, do.
1,980,834
-
1
19,808 34
Seines, . . . do.
179
-
4
7 16
Cordage, tarred, . . do.
-
8,847
2
-
176 94
untarred, . . do.
14,919
-
-•i
373 97
Steel, . . . cwt.
7,079
_
100
7,079 00
Henip, . . . do.
5,933
.
100
5,933 00
Twine, . . , do.
1,135
.
400
4,500 00
Glauber salts, ... do.
6
.
300
13 00
Coal, . . . bushels,
140,928
.
5
7,046 40
Fish, dried or smoked, . quintals.
20,271
-
50
10,135 50
pickled, salmon, . barrels.
97
-
100
97 00
mackerel, . do.
1,116
-
60
669 60
all other, . do.
933
-
40
369 30
Glass, black quart bottles. . gross.
3,613
-
60
1,567 80
window, not above 8 inch. by 10, lOOsq.tt.
3,476
-
160
5,561 60
*
do. do. 10 do. 13, do.
509
-
175
890 75
do. all above 10 do. 13, do.
2!»4
-
225
661 50
Cigars, ... M.
15,877
-
200
31,754 00
Lime, . . . casks.
1
-
50
50
Boots, . . . pairs.
737
-
75
545 25
Shoes, silk, . . . do.
5,688
-
25
1,422 00
kid, morocco, &c. for men & women, do.
10,840
-
15
1,636 00
for children, do.
3,201
-
10
220 10
Cards, playing, , . packs.
4,178
~
25
1,044 50
841,977 51
290 14
841,687 37
Treasury Department, Register's Office, December 1st, 1809,
JOSEPH NOURSE, Registsr,
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Statement C — Continued.
Estimate showing when the instalmetits which compose the balance due from individuals will become payable.
orFICES.
Remaining' due
Becoming due
Becoming due
Becoming due
Becoming due
TOTAL
in 1809.
in 1810.
in 1811.
in 1812.
in 1813.
BALANCE.
Marietta,
Zanesville,
$5,566 83i
$5,743 01
$3,774 87
$2,912 23
$559 80
$18,556 741
66,019 80.i
50,136 41
32,299 03
14,447 96
5,076 18
167,979 38^
Steubenville, -
165,567 39
69,606 15
37,822 00
2.5,687 50
8,918 70
307,601 74
Canton,
-
13,245 15|
20,070 16
20,070 16
4,575 59
57.961 06|
Chillicothe, -
118,501 51
62,280 05
33,593 25
15,709 18
3,375 45
233,459 47
Cincinnati,
Jert'ersonville,
481,784 36
233,314 12
155,602 58
51,607 92
12,748 39
938,057 37
-
12,034 471
28,510 75
28,510 75
7,820 32
76,876 292
Vincennes,
10,235 111
37,306 36
42,879 50
16,217 68
5,573 14
112,211 794
850,675 04|
483,665 73]
354,553 14
175,163 38
49,647 57
1,912,703 86|
Treasury Department, 2d December, 1809.
1809.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
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241.963 78
19,567 97
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216,189 92
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25,773 86
2,464 68
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30,391 85
2,419 76
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120,125 92
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Cc — Continued.
Estimate showing when the instalments, which compose the balance due from individuals, will become payable-
OFFICES.
Remaining due
in 1809.
Becoming due
in 1810.
Becoming due
in 1811.
Becoming due
in 1812.
Becoming due
in 1813.
Total balance.
Madison county.
West of Pearl river,
East of Pearl river.
$34,659 13
1,507 75
$42,263 20
3,865 01
$6,429 64
72,294 68
5,964 01
$16,880 00
36,941 43
3,901 51
$16,880 00
30,031 48
1,865 01
$40,189 64
216,189 92
17,103 29
Dolls.
36,166 88
46,128 21
84,688 33
57,722 94
48,776 49
273,482 85
Trkasury Department, December 2rf, 1809.
D.
An estimate of the principal redeemed of the Debt of the United States, from the 1st of October, 1808, to the 30th of
September, 1809, showing the redemption of the principal of the said debt, from the 1st of ,^pril, 1801, to the 30th
September, 1809.
I. 071 account of the Domestic Debt.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer of the U.
States, on account of the interest of the domestic debt, of
the reimbursement of the old six per cent, and deferred
stocks, and of tlie eight per cent, and exchanged stocks,
exclusive of $68,474 33 repaid into the treasury, was
$9,252,485 82
Deduct interest which accrued during the same
period, calculated quarter
yearly.
Deduct eiglit per cent, reim-
bursed.
Exchanged stock, do.
$2,322,031 05
5,302,900 00
1,151,469 11
8,776,400 16
Reimbursement of old six per cent, and deferred stocks.
Reimbursement and purchase of eight per cent, stock.
Do. do. of exchanged stock.
Do. of navy 6 per cent, stock.
Do. of the 5.J per cent, stock,
Do. of the 45 per cent, stock,
Payments made in certificates of the debt of the United
States, on account of lands, - - . .
Do. to foreign officers, and for certain parts of tlie domestic
debt, - . - . -
Do. on account of domestic loans, . - - -
II. On account of the Foreign Debt.
Funds having been previously provided in Europe, the war-
rants issued on the Treasurer of the United States, for that
object, from the 1st of October, 1808, to the 30th September,
1809, were less than the amount of interest arising; the dif-
ference, therefore, forms a deduction.
The interest accruing, from 1st October, 1808, to the 30th
September, 1809, was.
On the Dutcli debt, including commissions and charges,
$12,160 00
Louisiana stock, including commissions, 674,651 47
Exchanged stock, (payable in Europe) 9,569 46
Converted stock, do. 21,876 64
Add loss on exchange
718,257 57
15,063 24
733,320 81
The amount of warrants, exclusive of $144 36 re-
paid into the treasury, and $2,178 60 commission
to agents purchasing bills of exchange, was 519,319 70
Redemption from
1st Oct. 1808, to
30th Sept. 1809.
(a) $476,085 66
5,302,900 00
1,151,469 11
13,323 87
6,943,778 64
214,001 11
5,729,777 53
Redemption from
1st April, 1801,
to 30th Septem-
ber, 1808, per
the Secretary's
report of 10th
Dec. 1808.
$10,162,141 84
1,056,700 00
300,007 02
711,700 00
1,847,500 00
176,000 00
268,240 70
76,527 06
3,440,000 00
10,027,496 49
28,066,313 71
Total principal re-
deemed, from 1st
April, 1801, to
30th Sept. 1809.
$10,638,227 50
6,359,600 00
1.451,476 73
711,700 00
1,847,500 00
176,000 00
268,240 70
89,850 9?,
3,440,000 00
9,813,495 38
$34,796,091 24
1809.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
383
Note to Statement D.
(a.) Estimated amount of reimbursement of old 6 per cent, and deferred stocks, - - $1,310,997 06
Paid as above, - - $476,085 66
From funds remaining in the hands of the treasurer, as agent ot the sinking fund, 30th
September, 1808, - - - - - - - - - 834,911 40
-$1,310,997 06
Treasury Department, Register'' s Office, December 1, 1809.
JOSEPH NOUllSE, Register.
Dd.
[This statement is intended as a substitute for the one marked D, accompanying the last annual report, in wliich there was an error. ]
.^n estimate of the Principal redeemed of the debt of the United States, from the \st of October, 1807, to the 301 h
of September, 1808; showing the redemption of the principal of the said debt, from the 1st of ^ipril, 1801, to the
30th September, 1808.
I. On account of the Domestic Debt.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer of the
United States, on account of the interest of tlie domestic
debt, of the reimbursement of the old 6 per cent, and de-
ferred stocks, and ot the purchase of 8 per cent, and ex-
changed stocks, from the 1st of October, 1807. to the 30th
September, 1808, exclusive of $330 78 repaid into the
Treasury, was
Deduct interest which accrued
during the same period, cal-
culated quarter yearly.
Deduct 8 per cent- stock pur-
chased.
Do. exchanged stock do.
Do. and loss on the purchase
of stock, - - -
$4,895,437 18
$2,747,252 49
310,700 00
40,002 62
5,229 03
3,103,184 14
Reimbursement of old 6 per cent, and deferred stocks.
Purchase of 8 per cent stock, . . . -
Do. of exchanged stock, . . . .
Reimbursement of the Navy 6 per cent, stock.
Do. of the 5i per cent, stock, -
Do. of the 41 per cent, stock, - - -
Payments made in certificates of the debt of the United
States, on account of lands, ' . '
Do. to foreign officers, and for certain parts of the do-
mestic debt, - - -
Do. on account of domestic loans, . . .
II. On account of the Foreign Debt.
The amount of wrrrants issued on the Treasurer, exclusive
of $2,366 70 repaid into the treasury, and $265 80 com-
missions to agents purchasing bills ot exchange, was
$790,145 23
Add this sum, being a balance unapplied, of a
remittance to the bankers in Amsterdam, for
tlie purchase of books for Congress, and which
is, by warrant, transferred to the account of
foreign debt, -----
Deduct interest accruing thereon, viz:
On the Dutch debt, including commis-
sions and charges, - - 24,280 00
Louisiana 6 percent stock, in-
cluding commissions, - 676,121 28
Exchanged 6 per cent, (paya-
ble in Europe,) - - 7,592 07
Converted 6 per cent do. 15,757 84
488 60
790,633 83
Add loss on exchange.
723,751 19
26,680 84
750,432 03
Redemption from
1st October, 1807,
to 30th Septem-
ber, 1808.
1,792,253 04
310,700 00
40,002 62
1,011 34
49 20
40,201 80
Redemption from
1st April, 1801, to
30th Sept. 1807,
per the Secreta-
ry's report of the
5th Nov. 1807.
$2,184,218 00
8,369,888 80
746,000 00
260,005 00
711,700 00
1.847,500 00
176,000 00
267,229 36
76,477 86
3,440,000 00
9,987,294 69
$25,882,095 71
Total principal re-
deemed, from let
April, 1801, to 30th
September, 1808.
10,162,141 84
1,056,700 00
300.007 62
711,700 00
1,847.500 00
176.000 00
268,240 70
76,527 06
.3,440,000 00
10,027,496 49
$28,066,313 71
Treasuht Department, Register's Office, December 1st, 1809.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Regislfr.
334
FINANCE.
[1809.
.<*
E.
A Statement of Receipts and Payments at the Treasury of the United States, from the 1st of October, 1808, to
the 30th September, 1809.
Cash in the treasury subject to warrant, October 1, 1809,
Received for the proceeds of the customs.
Internal revenues, . - - . .
Direct tax, -------
Sales of public lands, ......
Cents and half cents coined at the mint.
Fees on patents, ------
Stamp duties and penalties, - - - -
Fines, penalties, and forfeitures, " " .' ■
Seamens' wages paid to consuls in foreign countries.
Support of marine hospital, (from Navy Department)
Debts prior to the present constitution.
Repayments, --..-.
$4,262 62
$8,662,725 34
$13,846,717 62
8,458 95
12,721 57
463,395 23
•
_
-
7,376 53
-
6,090 00
-
20 35
-
120 00
'■..•'■
-
448 66
-
35,513 96
~
-
152 80
-
125,188 72
9,315,753 16
$23,162,470 68
"■'■ , Payments on the following accounts:
Civil expenses, both foreign and domestic, viz:
Civil list proper, - - - - -
Light house establishment,
Marine hospital, - . - - -
Invalid pensions, - - -
Public buildings in Washington, and furniture.
Surveys of public lands, - -
Ascertaining land titles in Louisiana,
Mint establishment, - - -
Grants of Congress and miscellaneous claims,
Intercourse with foreign nations, -
American claims assumed by the Louisiana convention,
Military expenses, 4'C.
Pay, subsistence, clothing, &c. of the army.
Fortification of ports and harbors, -
Ordnance, arms, armories, arsenals, saltpetre,
Indian department, - - -
Navy repairs and contingencies.
Ordnance and arms, - . .
Navy Yards, - - . .
Marine corps, - - - -
Pay, provisions, and other expenses.
Interest and cliarges.
Principal discharged.
Public debt.
Balance in the treasury subject to warrant, September 30, 1809,
$25,553 32
16,127 71
194,868 44
70,230 10
1,841,761 07
755,000 00
769,642 05
$756,307 91
92,070
20
70,881
62
91,794
13
71,100
00
41,681
03
25,634
00
25,065
80
265,098
54
1 ■ ■
3,366,403
12
292,303
84
595,000
00
105,000
00
65,000
00
185,954
70
1,428,313
10
3,126,149
15
6,729,777
53
Dollars,
1,439,633 23
3,658,706 96
2,379,267 80
9,855,926 68
5,828,936 01
23,162,470 68
F.
Statement of the Expenditures on account of the Military {including the Indian) ami of the Naval Departments
from 1802 to 1807, inclusive. '
■
1802.
1803.
1804.
1805.
1806.
1807.
Total.
Military (including In-
dian department,) -
Naval department.
1,281,117 01
921,561 87
883,841 28
1,215,230 53
991,960 25
1,189,832 75
909,281 28
1,597,500 00
1,458,555 38
1,649,641 44
1,494,110 91
1,722,064 47
$7,018,866 11
8,295,831 06
Dollars,
2,202,678 88
2,099,071 81
2,181,793 00
2,506 781 28
3,108,196 82
3,216,175 38
15,314,697 17
.'Vi'A •■t-'f M:/ !i'!^l-'. I
1809.] ASSAYS OF FOREIGN COINS. 335
nth Congress.] Nq. 306. [2d Session.
ASSAYS OF FOREIGN COINS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, DECEMBER 12, 1809.
The Secretary otthe Treasury, in obedience to the directions of the act, entitled " An act regulating the currency
of t'oreign coins in the United States," respectfully reports:
That assays of the foreign gold and silver coins, made current by the act aforesaid, have been made, in the course
of the present year, at the mint of the United States; the result whereof is shown in the aimexed letter of the
Director of the Mint, dated June 29(11, 1809, wliich is prayed to be received as part of this report.
All which is respectfully submitted-
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, December 8th, 1809.
Mint of the United States, June 20th, 1809.
Sir:
1 have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 31st ultimo, and have, according to your desire,
caused assays to be made of the several species of foreign coin, made current in the United States by act of Con-
gress; having particular respect to coins of the latest date and importation, so far as these could be procured and
discriminated.
The result of these assays, according to the assayer's report, is as follows:
T. Gold coins of Great Britain.
No. 1, made from 10 pieces of promiscuous dates prior to 1806, - - . .
2, " " 5 do. dated - - - 1806, - . . _
3, " " 4 do. dated - - - 1808, ....
II. Gold coins of France.
No. 1, made from 10 pieces of promiscuous dates prior to 1806, - - . .
2, " " 2 do. dated - - - 1806, ....
3, " " 2 do. dated - - - 1807, ....
4, " •' 5 do. dated - - - 1808, ....
III. Gold coins of Spain.
No. 1, made from 10 pieces of promiscuous dates prior to 1800, ....
2, " " 5 do. dated - - - 1806, ....
3, '* " 5 do. dated - - - 1807,
4, " " 5 do. dated - - - 1808, ....
IV. Gold coins of Portugal.
No. 1, made from 10 half joes of promiscuos dates prior to 1806, ....
2, •' " 5 do. dated - - - 1806, ....
3, "' •' 2 moidores, old dates, - . - . ....
4, " *' 2 do. dated - - - 180.5, ....
V. Silver coins of France.
Made from 10 crowns of dates prior to ... 1806, ....
VI. Silver coins of Spain.
No. 1, made from 10 dollars of promiscuous dates prior to 1806, - . . .
2, " " 5 do. dated - - - 1806, ....
3, " " 5 do. dated - - - 1807, ....
4, " " 5 do. dated - - - 1808, ....
5, '• " 5 do. (Ferd. VII.) dated - - 1809, .....
6, " " 9 parts of dollars of several denominations and dates,
From the foregoing report it appears —
1. That the gold coins of Great Britain, and the half joes of Portugal, being of the same quality with those of the
United States, viz: 22 carats fine, or y'^ part alloy, are, by act of Congress, rated at their true intrinsic value of
37 grs. to 100 cents.
2. That the moidores appear to be of somewhat inferior quality, and, according to the average of the foregoin°^
assays, would require about yV "fa grain more to the 100 cents than the legal weight.
3. That the gold coins of France, averaging 21 c. 2| grs., would require about j\~ of a grain to the 100 cents
more than the legal weight of 27f grs.
4. That the gokl coins of Spaui, averaging 20 c. 3^ grs., would require about \j\% grs. to the 100 cents more
than the legal weight of 27? grs.
It may, however, be observed, that the Spanish gold coins of 1806, both by the assay of the present year, and by
that made in 1807, appear to be considerably inferior in quality to those either of former or subsequent dates, and,
therefore, taking the average from the other dates, 28j-Vo grs. would be equal in value to 100 cents; that is, Ixll
more than the law requires.
5. That the silver French crown, quality 10 oz. 18 dwt., and weighing 18 dwt. 17 gr.s., compared with the
standard and weight of the silver coins of the United States, would be equal in value to 109/^"^ cents, nearly, or -^
of a cent less than the value established by law.
6. That the Spanish silver dollar, the average quality of which is 10 oz. 15 dwt. 8 grs. if of the full weiglit of
17 dwt. 7 grs. would be equal in value to 100^% cents nearly, or j% of a cent more than the value established by law.
It may, however, sir, be remarked, that very little foreign coin, except Spanish dollars and parts, is now circu-
lating in the United States; and, therefore, any further regulations of our Government on that subject, would, I
presume, be now unnecessary.
I have the honor to be, with sentiments of the greatest respect and esteem, your obedient fathful servant,
R. PATTERSON.
Honorable Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
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FINANCE.
[1809.
11th Congress.]
No. 307.
[2d Session.
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 13, 1809.
Sir: Treasury Department, December 12, 1809.
In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, passed on the third of March, 1797, I
have the honor to transmit a statement exhibiting the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares, and mer-
chandise, imported into the United States, and exported therefrom, during the years 1806, 1807, and 1808.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JI Statement exhibiting the amount of Drawback payable on sundry articles exported from the United States, in
the years 1806, 1807, and 1808, compared with the amount of Duties collected on the same, respectively.
SIS£.
Iir THE TEAR 1806.
IN THE TEAR 1807.
IS THE TEAR 1808.
SPECIES OF MEKCBAS
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
On Mercliandise —
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Pavin^adutyof 12i per
cent, adval.
-
168
Do 15
do
6,493,372
1,160,844
6,709,598
1,256,450
2,620,742
71,387
Do 15i
do
17,858
3,254
37
1,969
3,579
Do 16i
do
189,333
96,335
98,790
54,138
138,789
580
Do 17i
do
1,636,240
201,526
1,861,965
223,270
411,172
6,442
Do 19i
do
58,721
15,194
44,330
10,690
58,782
1,225
Do 22i
do
129,797
10,038
127,468
12,892
13,610
258
Do 24:f
do
11,480
1,482
5,679
865
1,650
Wines, Madeira,
-
226,271
44,382
178,466
34,530
61,275
7,029
Burgundy and Champaigne, -
3,701
794
5,873
904
453
114
Slierry and St. Lucar,
135,588
9,946
143,447
17,568
106,492
150
Claret,
-
51,345
38,062
70,651
37,359
9,022
1,168
Lisbon, Oporto, &c. -
145,993
3,212
173,918
6,921
24,478
153
Teneriffe, Fayal, &c.
93,089
70,210
154,331
36,020
79,560
3,848
All other, -
-
644,712
574,390
980,818
705,390
179,747
41,896
Spirits, distilled from grain
» ~ ~
387,429
28,632
344,181
50,936
61,024
2,078
Do from otiier materials, - |
3,056,364
312,942
2,792,001
401,357
1,306,455
lOjOlj
Do from domestic
produce, -
-
-
13
Molasses,
-
430,305
1,422
415,358
1,225
325,899
Beer, Ale, and Porter,
-
17,615
2,938
17,747
2,517
1,356
Tea, Bohea, -
-
49,261
757
190,613
1,499
77,065
Souchong,
-
508,687
222,424
396,820
135,689
288,622
1,017
Hyson, &c.
-
293,907
84,412
429,109
119,834
257,978
889
Other Green, -
-
549,999
109,208
610,099
145,651
352,222
726
Coffee,
-
3,265,o35
2,259,761
2,865,818
2,150,843
1,606,385
26,661
Cocoa, - -
-
158,521
122,653
185,191
157,033
21,196
Chocolate, -
- -
98
32
109
21
32
Sugar, Brown,
-
4,204,548
2,304,061
4,221,561
2,691,284
1,686,962
35,647
White CUyed,
-
1,022,579
923,717
1,406,390
1,065,804
602, 105
7,707
Loaf and Candy,
- -
598
124
3,506
4
34r
Other refined.
-
63
-
12,108
-
2,456
Almonds, - -
-
7,902
2,120
15,271
3,907
4,602
809
Currants,
-
7,591
133
8,394
1,897
691
113
Prunes and Plums, -
-
2,277
904
1,948
472
600
13
Figs,
_
8,476
274
2,631
791
1,600
Raisins, in jars and boxes.
-
17,139
1,575
10,227
2,771
11,986
83
Do all other, -
-
37,021
763
23,983
4,197
14,184
145
Candles, Tallow,
-
8,349
4,577
9,391
6,136
1,025
181
Wax,
- -
400
20
415
84
197
Cheese,
-
55,031
35,293
55,544
43,435
5,065
720
Soap,
-
52,765
34,630
34,164
30,288
7,001
630
Tallow,
-
33,836
5,938
24,513
1,816
4,344
Spices, Mace,
-
16,486
19,056
5,889
4,141
1,393
Nutmegs, -
-
9,281
8,695
2,873
4,073
4,849
Cinnamon, -
-
1,766
3,468
1.797
1,492
1
110
Cloves, -
-
6,169
10,558
9,411
10,916
5,942
Pepper, -
-
298,692
173,170
249,520
209,806
266,279
21,144
Pimento,
-
23,317
3,486
45,271
28,473
11,768
Chinese Cassia,
-
11,727
4,197
7,261
4,589
9,568
Tobacco, -
- -
831
416
330
365
125
Snuff,
-
2,981
1,087
6,797
5,017
1,181
Indigo,
-
189,263
116,509
232,141
185,186
235,999
497
Cotton, -
-
71,553
44,697
110,465
107,388
101,647
279
Powder, Hair,
-
457
228
294
19
112
Gun,
-
11,240
2,922
9,685
1,520
4,653
Starch,
-
443
5
576
-
1
Glue, - -
-
4,281
35
2,812
5
556
Pewter Plates and Dishe
3, -
3,128
-
2,106
-
324
Anchors and Slieet Iron,
8,766
-
13,046
275
4,906
Hoop and Slit Iron,
-
3,359
597
10,641
2.153
3,978
Nails,
-
84,636
22,552
85,123
22,600
4,658
1,474
1809.]
DIRECT TAX
387
STATEMENT-
Continued.
IN THE TEAK 1806.
IN THE TLJlR 1807.
IN THE TEAR 1803.
8PE«1ES OF HERCUAI7DISS.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback.
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Spikes, _ _ _ _
4,109
24
2,860
9
8
Quicksilver, - - - -
6,424
3,211
1,409
2,349
619
Paint, Ochre, Yellow, in Oil, -
390
56
390
38
24
Dry Yellow, - - _
1,264
63
2,176
148
702
Spanish Brown,
6,198
-
7,650
86
2,945
White and Red Lead,
53,853
709
50,617
384
35,660
Lead, and manufactures of, -
38,276
2,499
23,305
3,112
20,241
401
Seines, _ - _ _
446
18
361
_
7
Cordage, Tarred, _ _ _
11,341
6,404
19,941
8,707
46
215
Do. Untarred, - - -
1,188
-
1,846
386
Cables, _ _ _ _
889
242
1,676
229
Steel, _ _ _ _
13,468
1,171
13,231
2,427
7,264
Hemp, _ - - _
117,014
-
132,389
10
5,932
Untarred Yarn, - - _
_
-
5
Twine and Pack-thread,
14,729
1,240
14,387
751
4,499
Glauber Salts, _ _ _
207
-
287
_
11
Salt, _ _ _ .
862,694
16,376
731,508
19,689
6,017
113
Coal, - - _ .
15,857
90
28,874
153
7,164
Fish, Dried, - - - -
120,638
-
88,043
_
10,944
Pickled, Salmon, -
7,537
-
7,869
_
100
Mackerel, _ _ _
9,739
-
7,500
_
737
All other, _ _ _
7,108
-
5,470
_
373
Glass, Black Quart Bottles, -
15,433
2,873
12,214
2,807
1,649
75
Window, _ _ _
54,009
1,191
42,734
405
7,234
109
Cigars, _ _ _ _
50,661
4,101
59,812
4,581
32,454
Lime, - - - -
170
-
66
_
1
Boots, _ _ _ _
3,212
328
2,096
91
547
Shoes and Slippers of Silk, -
4,371
2,544
18,434
9,123
1,446
Do. all other, _ _ _
11,484
3,910
2,205
1,132
1,872
Cards, Wool and Cotton,
2
Do. Playing, _ _ _
2,985
-
1,964
485
1,045
Dollars,
26,197,658
9,146,875
26,709,833
10,067,191
11,158,617
249,395
Tbeasdbt Department, Register's Office, December 11, 1809.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
11th Congress.]
No. 308.
[2d Session.
Sir:
DIRECT TAX.
communicated to the senate, DECEMBER 28, 1809.
Treasury Department, December 27, 1809.
I have the honor, in obedience to tlie resolution of the Senate of the 18th instant, to transmit a statement of
the payments which liave been made, by the respective States, of the direct tax; together with explanatory notes,
showing wiiat sums remain unaccounted for, and whether in the hands of the supervisors or collectors, or still un-
collected.
I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the President qf the Senate.
388
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NOTES.
fa.) Massachusetts. $8,431 35.— This is tlie amount of tax assesseil on ten districts in Maine, for whicli Mr.
Jackson, the former supervisor, could procure no peisous to act as collectors. It was transferred in 1806, and
placed under the superintendence of .Toshua Wingate, jun. collector of the customs at Hath, who has been unable
to this time to obtain collectors for six of the ten districts. In the other four districts, collections have been made,
but it is not known at the treasury whether they have been completed, die accounts in proper form not having been
received. On the 30th June, 1809, there was in Mr. \Vin£;ate"s hands, on this account, $2, lot 17.
(b.) Rhode Island. $3,789 16.— Of this sum, John S. Dexter, late supervisor, owes $3S 90, arising from charges
disallowed in the settlement of his accounts. After tlu' olhce of supervisor was discontinued in Rhode Island, the
business was transfened to William Peck, marshal of (lie distiict, who has lendered no accounts in relation to this
business since the 30th .September, 1806, at which time ti>e balance of $3,750 :26, for which he was accountable, con-
sisted of the following particulars:
Amount uncollected. First district. John A. Collins, collector, - - . $905 81
Do. Second do. John Allen, do. - - - 59 22
Do. Fourth do. Nicholas E. Durfee, do.
Do. Eighteenth do. F^eleg Rhoades, do.
Do. Twentieth do. Daniel S. Dexter, do.
Do. Twenty-diird do. James Pain, do.
Do. 'J'wenty-fourth do. Duty Smith, do.
Do. Twenty-eighth do. Meet Rrown, do.
Do. Twenty-ninth do. Block Island, no collector, -
421
71
58
98
827
62
173
64
36
18
212
37
275
57
2,994
10
132
90
623
26
$3,750
26
Cash in hands of collectors, (sundry small sums) ....
Cash in hands of supervisor, .......
No particular information was given respecting the uncollected balances, except in the 20th and 29th districts.
D. S. Dexter, collector of the 20th distiict, had been discharged irom prison by act of Congress, and Mr. Peck
stated that he could get nobody to undertake the collection of this balance. For the 29(h distiict, (Block Island)
no collector had been or probably ever would be obtained. Since the 30di September, 180(), Mr. Peck has been
repeatedly urged to render his accounts, but without cft'ect. There is reason to believe, that he has since received
a considerable portion of the sum then reported as uncollected.
(c. ) Vermont. $8,198 34. — Of this sum, there is due from Nathaniel Brush, late supervisor, $4,862 62, for the
recovery of which, suit has been ordered. John Willard, marshal of the district, to whom the business was trans-
ferred on the suppression of the ofiice of supervi-or, has rendered his accounts to the 31st December, 1808. These
accounts have not yet been adjusted, but they acknowledge a balance of cash in Mr. \\'illar(rs hands, of $2,393 11,
and in the hands of two collectors, (William Mattocks "^$07 97. and Ephraiin Huilbut $150 10) $218 07, both of
whom have claims foi- the amount. The residue ot the balance due from the district, while under Mr. Willard's su-
perintendence, is charged for losses, and expenses of collection. It is proper to state that Mr. ^Villard claims a
balance due to him on his internal revenue account, very nearly equal to the amount remaining in his hands on the
direct tax account, as here stated.
(</. ) New York. $1,293 07. — This sum, together with an addition of $452 75, recovered for interest, has been
accounted tor by Mr. Osgood, as follows:
Sum due by Gilbert Drake, a collector of direct tax, discharged from prison by act of Congress, of
3il March, 1807, ...----. $414 82
Bank notes lost in the mail by collector Chappel, - - - - - 215 00
Sundry small sums due from collectors of thirty-two districts, who claim credits for property as-
sessed, and not found, insolvencies, removals of slaves, and taxables, amount paid for printer's
bills, and sundry other charges, not regularly admitted at the treasury, for the want of legal
proof, - - - - - - - - - - 1,116 00
$1,745 82
(e.) Neiv Jersey. $854 04. — Of this sum, James Linn, late supervisor, owes $817 22. He has been specially
requested to pay this balance, but has not done it. The remainder, $36 82, is due from Oliver Barnet, late marshal
and acting supervisor.
(/.) Pen'isylvaniu. $9,385 23.. — Of this sum, $2,292 23. is due from Henry Miller, late supervisor, for which
judgment has been obtained. Peter Muhlenburg, late collector, owes $32 35. There is a question respecting
commissions, which may alter this last sum. The residue of the sum due from this district, is due by Tench
Coxe, the acting supervisor, and the officers under his direction. He has rendered his accounts to the 31st Decem-
ber, 1808, which have not yet been examined ami adjusted at the treasury. At that time, the sums due from the
several officers, as stated by Mr. Coxe, were as follows:
Benjamin Mifflin, collector, - - - - 241 23
James McKean, do. - - - - 265 82
Cadwallader Griffith, - - - - - 355 74 Execution issued.
Daniel St. Clair, . . . . - 478 28 do. property sold," money not yet paid.
Matthew Wilson, - - - - - 629 35 Judgment.
George Buchler, .... - 2,580 21 Execution issued.
Samliel Postlethwaite, --..-- 134 43
J. Cadwallader, - - - - - 33 64
James Brice, - - - - - 146 33 In suit.
George Wilson, - - - - - 802 65 Execution issued.
Eight collectors, (small sums) - - - - 40 10
5,707 78
Tench Coxe, acting supervisor, - - . - 1,657 21
7,364 99
And there was due to sundry collectors, for over payments, - 351 51
$7,013 48
There has since been paid into the treasury $1,330, on this account.
50 tt
oon ' FINANCE. C1809.
(g.) Maryland. 84,149 22.— Daiiiel Delo/ier, surveyor of the port of Baltimore, to whom the business was
transferred on tlie abolition of the supervisorsliip, has rendered his accounts to the 31st December, 1808. At that
time, the bahmces due from the collectors, as stated in his accounts, were as follows, viz:
Joseph Ford, collector, . . - - $264 34
Benj. H. Mackall, - - - - 56 57 Since paid. , . , , ,
Thomas Harwood, - \ -x - - 217 46 Money in the hanus ot deputy marshal.
William Alexander, - ' -■ - - 3 49
Isaac Dixiin, .-..-- 542 55 Since paid.
John Ritchie, - - - - - 99 32 . • , , ,
James Arthur, ----- 262 36 Warrant in hands ot the marshal.
John Bennett, ----- 2 55
Evans Willing, ----- 935 98 Property sold; money not yet paid.
John Green, ----- 25 16
Daniel Delozier, acting supervisor.
2,409
226
78
87
2,636
29
65
84
2,606
81
Balances due three collectors.
Due from officers, . . -
The remainder of the sum of $4,149 22 has been allowed for losses by insolvencies, removal of slaves, errors in
assessments, property not found, and expenses of collection.
(A.) Virginicu S445 60. — On the abolition of Supervisor's office, the business was tr.msierred to Joseph Scott.
Marshal of Virginia, who has rendered accounts to the 31st December, 1808. Between that time and tlie 30th Sep-
tember, 1809, payments v-ere made into the treasury, which reduced the nominal balance to $445 60. It is not
known whether this sum is in the hands of Mr. Scott, or of Alexander Hawthorn, a collector.
(i.) North Carolina. $7,138 36.— The account of William Polk, late supervisor, to the 31st December, 1808, and,
since that time, those of Beverly Daniel, marshal of the district, to whom the business has been transferred, to the
30th September, 1809, are at the treasury, but have not been examined and adjusted. The balance, as stated by the
acting supervisor, on the 30th September, 1809, consisted of
Cash in his own hands, ....... $8,715 00
Due from John Armstrong, Collector. . . .... 1,39485
Lewis Hunter, ditto. . . ... 1,884 04
$5,993 90
The difterence between this sum, and the balance stated as due from the district, being $1,444 46, together with
a further sum of $1,394 86 for tax on property heretofore omitted in the abstracts, has been charged for losses by
removal of slave*, property not found, insolvencies, commissions to collectors, and other charges ot collection, since
the year 1806, which is tb.e latest period to which the accounts have been regularly adjusted at the treasury.
{k.) South Carolina. $33,504 55. — Daniel Stevens, die supervisor, has rendered his accounts to the 31st De-
cember, 1808, at which time there remained of the tax uncollected, - - - - $15,152 66
Cash in the hands of collectors. ------- 10,26529
Cash in his own hands, -------- 3,932 67
$29,350 62
Between that time and the 30th September, 1809, there was paid into the treasury, $2,589 78, and there was, on
the 30th September, 1809. in the supervisor's hands, $5,493 53. Sundry expenses of collection, principally charged
by the supervisor subsequent to the settlement of his accounts at the treasury, and, therefore, not yet adinitteclto
liis credit, amounting to $6,743 71, form a deduction from the balance of $33,504 55, above stated, so that only
iibout $26,760 may be considered as due on the 30th September, 1809. The sales of the property of defaulters has
been made some time since, and this balance ought speedily to be collected.
(/.) Georgia. $27,594 88. — John Mathews, supervisorof Georgia, died in 1805, v\ithout having ever rendered an
abstract of the tax as assessed on the several districts, or any other regular accounts. In June, 1806, the business
was transferred to James Alger, commissioner of loans, who died in 1 803, without having rendered any accounts
whatever. No regular adjustments, consequently, have been made at the treasury, and the precise quota of the
State, therefoi'e, is placed in the column for the amount of the assessment. In the present year, a person lias been
sent from the treasury, to take and state these accounts, at Savannah; and the work has been accomplished as far as
the materials that could be found would att()rd. From this statement, it appears that the amount of tlie assessment
was $38,808 94, varying a few dollars only from the quota of the State. That there was, on the 30th June, 1809,
cash in the hands ot collectors, amounting to $6,977 93, and a further balance in their hands, consisting either of
cash or uncollected taxes, (but of which could not be ascertained) of $18,526 27. There was also due irora Mr.
Alger, $1,201 12, and to Mr. Mathews, the former supervisor, $283 33, making the whole balance due from the
State. $26,421 29. Some of the collectors claim credits for payments to Mr. Mathews, whicii he has not acknow-
ledged to have received; and there are other ditficuitles in t'.ie way of final settlement, but which, it is hoped, may
be obviated, and such a settlement effected.
();i. ) Kcnturky. $18,459 51. — The accounts of James Morrison, supervisor, to the 30th June, 1809, have been
received at the treasury. From his having applied some of his payments to his internal revenue accounts, which,
at the treasury, have been consideretl as made tor direct tax, his account exhibits a greater balance on that day, than
the sum here stated, viz. $20,120 12, consisting of the toliowing particulars, viz:
Taxes uncollected, -..----. $3,330 33
Cash in the hands of ciillectors. ------- 8,06644
Cash in the supervisor's hands, ------- 8,723 35
$20,120 12
The greatest part of the uncollected taxes consists of taxes on lands which have been exposed to sale, and for
which no bidders could be found, and on slaves, the owners of which cannot be found. The cash in the hands of
collectors, is as follows:
George Mansell, ---------
Daniel L. Morrison. - - - . . - .
.John Harbison. ---------
Joseph Ballinger. ---..---_
John Crow, -----.-.-
James Macconnel. ----.._.
Peter Macher, ---------
Thomas L. Patterson, - - - , .
$3,291
21
650
79
1,155
57
1,161
29
168
01
1,177
58
285
18
176
81
$8,066
44
1810.]
THE MINT.
391
Collecfois Harbison and Ballinger have abscontUnl. their securities are insolvent, and the sums due from Ihem
will be lost. Tiie marshal has collected a part of the other balances, and they are considered by the supervisor as
safe. He has been directed to pay the balance due by him into the treasury, without delay.
(n.) Tennessee. $310 33.— The accounts of John Overton, late supervisor, have been settled, and this sum re-
ported to be due Irom hnn. It was principally a suspension ol' some charges for explanation, and will be eventually
allowed. The only sum really due, it any, is $46 10, charged by him for commission as inspeclor, and disallowed
by the Comptroller of the Treasury.
lltli Congress.]
No. 309.
[2d Session.
MINT.
COMiB¥NICATED TO THE SENATE, JANLARV 10, 1810.
To tlie Senate ayid House of Representatives of the United States:
The Director of the Mint having made to me his report of the operations of the mint, for the yearoncth )u-
eight hundred and nine. I lay the same before you for your information.
January oth. 1810.
sand
JAMES MADISON.
Sir:
Mint of the United States, Januai-y 1st, 1810.
I have the honor of laying before you, a report of the operations of the mint for the last year.
From the treasurer's statement, herewith transmitted, it will appear that, during this period, there have been is-
sued from the mint, of gold coins, in half eagles, 33,875 pieces, amounting to $169,375; of silver coins, in half dol
lars and dimes. 1,450,520 pieces, amounting to $707,370: and of copper coins, in cents and half cents 1377 434
pieces, amounting to $8,001 53: making, in the whole, two millions eight hundred and sixty-one thousand'ei'^ht hun
dred and thirty four-pieces of coin; amounting to eight hundred and eighty-four thousand seven hundred and fiftv-
two dollars fifty-three cents. ■'
The supply of bullion is still abundant; nor is there any apprehension of a deficiency.
I have the honor to be, sir, with sentiments of the most perfect respect and esteem.
Your obedient faithful servant,
R. PATTERSON.
Jn Abstract of the ordinary expenses of the Mint of the United States, from the \st of January to the 31s/ of De-
cember, 1809, viz:
Salaries.
M'ages.
Incidental.
Totals.
Quarter ending 31st March, 1809, - - - -
30th June, 1809. - - - -
30th September, 1809,
31st December, 1809,
2,650
2,650
2,650
2,650
1,841 82
1,907 45
1,891 70
1,826 08
217 21
815 99
680 33
1,218 33
4,709 03
5.373 44
5,222 03
5,094 41
10,600 7.467 05
2,931 86
Amount,
-
$20,998 91
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia. 30th December, 1809.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
392
FINANCE.
[1810.
A Statement of the Coins struck at the Mint of the United States, from the 1st of January to the 31sf December,
1809, inclusive, viz:
.
GOLD COINS.
Amount in doUs.
and cents.
Total.
Half Eagles.
Quarter ending 31st of March,
30th June,
30th September,
31st December,
6,888
11,838
10,017
5,132
34,440
59,190
50,085
25,660
33,875 pieces of gold coins.
33,875
Total amount of gold coins,
_
169,375 00
160,421
174,385
206,550
166,020
SILVER COINS.
Dimes.
Half Dollars.
Quarter ending 31st March,
30th June,
30th September,
31st December,
4,210
30,500
10,000
320,000
348,770
407,000
330,040
1,450,520 pieces of silver coins,
44,710
1,405,810
Total amorint of silver coins.
707,376 00
600 00
3,306 53
1,050 00
3,045 00
COPPER COINS.
Cents.
Half Cents.
Quarter ending 31st March,
30th June,
30th September,
31st December,
47,367
175,500
120,000
566.572
210,000
258,000
;
1,377,439 pieces of copper coins,
222.867
1,154,572
Total amount of copper coins,
.
8,001 53
2,861,834 pieces of all the coins. Amount of all the coins struck in 1809,
$884,752 53
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 30th December, 1809.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
11th Congress. 3
No. 310.
[Sd Session.
REMISSION OF FORFEITURE.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF representatives, JANUARY 11, 1810.
Mr. Newton, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of Levin
Jones, owner and master of the schooner Wolf, of Baltimore, made the following report:
The petitioner states that liis schooner has been seized at Norfolk, Virginia, for bringing to that place from Charles-
ton, S. C. certain French passengers and their slaves. These unfortunate people were driven from the island of
Cuba, and were destined for the port of Norfolk, but the vessel on board of which they embarked was wrecked on
Crooked Island. They were taken from the wreck by Captain John Weaver, of the brig Harriet and Martha, and
landed at Charleston. Petitioner states that, at the request of the collector ot Charleston, and other gentlemen of
great respectability, he took the Frenchmen and slaves and landed them at Norfolk, with the permission of the mayor.
In doing what he did, he states he was influenced by no other motive than that of humanity towards the unfor-
tunate sufterers. . . ...
The committee do not hesitate, from the proof before them, to exonerate the petitioner from any intention of violat-
ing the law. No case can better claim the equitable interposition of Congress. The schooner of the petitioner was
seized because the slaves were not inserted in the manifest, in pursuance of the ninth and tenth sections of the act,
entitled "An act to prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United
1810.] COLLECTOR OF NEW ORLEANS, &c. 393
States, from and nfter the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight,"
passed the 3d of March. 1807: the necessity of (loins which, the petitioner was not aware, nor was he reminded
by the collector oi' Charleston, with whose knowletlge he had taken th- slaves on board, that the lav,- required him
to insert their names in the manifest.^
If the slaves had been carried to Norfolk, the port for which they were ilestined when they were embaiked at
St. Jago de Cuba, the vessel importing theni would not have been forfeited under the "Act for the remission of
certain penalties and forfeitures, and for other pur|)oses," passofi the first session of the eleventh Congress. The case
of the ship Clara, the property of Andrew Foster and Jacob P. Giraud. to which the National Legislature extended re-
lief, is. in principle, the same with the present. The committee are of opinion that any penalty and forfeiture, which
may have been incurred by the petitioner, ought to be remitted.
They, therefore, recommend the adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioner is reasonable, and ought to be granted.
11th Congress.] No. 311. [ad Session.
REMISSION OF FORFEITURE.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPKBSBNTATIVES, JANUARY 16, 1810.
Mr. Newton, from the Comniittee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of Jeremiah
Reynolds, of the State of Maryland, and owner of the schooner called the Victory, of Havre de Grace, made the
following report:
The petitioner states that he took on board of his vessel, at Curagoa, in September last, certain French passen-
gers, with six sla^ es, the property of the passengers. The Frenchmen, in their affidavits, state, that it was their
intention, when they were driven from Cuba, to come to the United States, but that they were prevented for want
of an opportunity. In this dilemma they embarked for the town of St. Domingo, in the island of Hispaniola. That,
on their arrival at this last mentioned place, they found it in the possession of the united forces of Great Britain and
Spain. Not being permitted to land, they were compelled to go to Cura^oa. At this last place they were admitted
to land, but not before they had given security to take the first opportunity that offered for the United States. The
petitioner does not, from any document before the committee, appear to have been constrained by the constituted
authorities of Curacoa to take on board of his vessel the French passengers and their slaves. The petitioner, in
consequence of bringing the slaves, the property of the Frenchmen, to New Orleans, has incurred heavy penalties,
and subjected his vessel to forleiture.
The affidavits accompanying the petition were taken with the knowledge of Philip Grimes, the United States'
attorney for the Orleans territory.
The cotnmittee are of opinion that the case of the petitioner is not embraced by tlie provisions of the law remitting
certain penalties and forfeitures, and for other purposes, passed the first session of the eleventh Congress, as that
law relates to voyages direct from Cuba. Had the petitioner brought the passengers with their slaves from Cuba,
he would have incurred neither penalty nor forfeiture. This case differs from those which liave been sustained by
Congress, in this circumstance, orily — the passengers, with their slaves, were, in the cases relieved, brought from
Cuba: in the present, from Curacoa. The cause of this was not the fault of the French passengers. WTien they
were forcibly expelleil from Cuba, no passage could be procured for the United States; of course they were com-
pelled to seek shelter in some other island, until an opportunity shouUl offer. At Curacoa they were permitted to
land, first giving security to leave the island as soon as possible. In this situation the petitioner found them, and,
on their application, toot them, with their slaves, to New Orleans, where he landed them. From this view of the
petitioner's case, the comniittee iire clearly of opinion that it is within the scope and protection of the principle on
which relief was extended by the aforementioned law. The want of an asylum for the distressed refugees, gave ex-
istence to that law.
The present case is therefore fairly entitled to the same equitable interposition of Congress, as the Frenchmen
could find no refuge in any of the islands, and the committee are convinced that the same measure of justice should
be ineted. not only to the petitioner, but likewise to the French passengers. With these impressions, the committee
tlo not hesitate to recommend the adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer ot the petitioner is reasonable, and ought to be granted.
11th Congress.] No. 312. [2d Si
DEFALCATION OF THE COLLECTOR OF NEW ORLEANS, AND THE CLAIM OF T. PICK-
ERING, LATE SECRETARY OF STATE.
communicated to the house of REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 30, 1810.
collector's OFFICE, CUSTOM HOUSE, New Orkcins, October 17, 1808.
Sir:
Should the embargo be raised during the ensuing session of Congress, it will be necessary at the time to make
some arrangement at this port for the payment of the drawback of duties on the goods imported last fall, particular-
ly of the ships Baltic and Eleanor, that paid upwards of one hundred thousand dollars; and several other cargoes,
that were specially imported for the Spanish market, and are still on hand, waiting only that event, to send them to
Vera Cruz. As the duties will have been paid, debentures must issue payable in fifteen days after the vessel sails,
and I shall not have sufficient public moneys on hand to meet them.
I am, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM BROWN, Collector.
Honorable Albert Gailatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
394 FINANCE. [1810.
Treasury Department, March 9, 1809.
Sir:
It is probable, after raising of (ho ombargi), that drawbacks on the exportation of merchandise from New Or-
leans, to a very considerable amount, will become payal)le by the collector, and that they will much exceed the
amount of moneys coming into his hands, lender these circumstances, 1 have to request that, on the application of
the collector, you will advance to him. for the payment of drawbacks, a sum not exceeding one hundred thousand
dollars, which sum, or such part of it as he may tind necessary to take, the collector is directed to refund to the
bank, out of the iirst moneys which shall subsequently come into his hands. In the mean time, tlie drafts of the
Treasurer, on the inslitulion, shall be so regulated, that no real advance of moneys, beyond the deposites belonging
to the Government, shall be made.
The advances thus to be made to tlie collector are not to be charged in the books of the bank to the account of
the Treasurer of the United States, but 1 will liiank you to note at the foot of the monthly return of the treasurer's
account, which is made to this office, the amount advanced to the collector, and to continue this note at the loot of
each return, shewing the sum in advance to the coUectoi' at the end of each month, until he shall have repaid to the
bank the entire sunr advanced in consequence of this letter.
I am very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Joseph Sall, Esq., Cwihier of the Branch Bank, New Orleans.
Treasury Department, March 9. 1809.
Sir:
To enable you to pay the debentures (or drawback on mercliandise which may be exported irom New Orleans
after the 15th of this month, I have requested the cashier ofjthe office ol discount and deposite, at New Orleans, to
advance to you a sum not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars, of which you are to take only such sum as may
be necessary, in addition to the moneys already in, and which may come into, your hands, for duties at the custom
house. Whatever sums you may draw from the bank in consequence of this credit are to be replaced by you out of
the first moneys which shall subsequently be received. At the foot of your weekly returns you will please to note
the amount of the sums which may be drawn from the bank, and will continue such note until the amount shall have
been repaid.
I am, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
William Brown, Esq., Collector, A'ew Orleans.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
rv C Thomas T. Tucker, Esq. Treasurer of the United Stales, in account with theOffice of Discount and ) p
^'^- I Deposite, Neiv Orleans. ' 5
1809, Oct. 31. To amount to new account, $5-31,153 87 | 1809, Oct. 1. By balance from old account, $521,153 87
N. B. The sum of one hundred thousand dollars was advanced to William Brown, Esq. collector of this dis-
trict,"on the fourth instant, per instructions contained in Mr. Gallatin's letter of the 9th of March, 1809.
Errors excepted. ,r ^^ , ^ ,
Office of Discount and Deposite, J\eiv Orleans, October 31st, 1809.
JOSEPH SAUL, Cashier.
N. B. Enclosed is William Brown's receipt.
Treasury Department, December 4. 1809.
Sir:
I have this day received eight weekly returns from you, from the 1st July to 31st August last, with sundiy
other returns, some of which bore the post mark of November 13th. As the standing instructions of this Depart-
ment, respecting weekly returns, and the paiticular instructions to you upon that subject, contained in my letter of
the 26th of June last, have not been complied with, I take the liberty to repeat, that it is indispensable that the
weekly returns should be weekly made, and put in the post office immediately after the end of the week to which
I have also this day received, from the cashier of the office of discount and deposite, your receipt for one hundred
thousand dollars, taken up irom him, under the authority contained in my letter of the 9th of March last. It was
not my intention, and the tenor of that letter implies it, that the whole of this sum should be drawn at once; but
that, after the moneys in your hands were exhausted, you should draw on the bank, from time to time, to meet the
debe'ntures. as they should be presented to you for payment. If, therefore, you have not paid away, for debentures,
the whole of that sum of one hundred th(msand dollars, together with the sums remaining from your collections, and
which appear to have amounted, on the 31st of August, to twenty-three thousand dollars, you will be pleased, imme-
diately on the receipt of this letter, to refund to the office of discount and deposite such sum as may remain in your
hands; and will continue, as fast as any moneys come into your hands, to apply them, from week to week, to the re •
duction of the balance of the advance from the bank, until it is wholly repaid.
I hwe received no statement of the debentures issued, nor any intimation from you of their amount. From (he
time when the money was taken up by you, I presume they were issued in the month of September. No statement
for that month has been received, although the statement of debentures issued in the subsequent month of October
came to hand by the last mail. This is an irregularity which ouglit not to have taken place. As you are not igno-
rant of the manner in which all your returns to this Department ought to be made. I must request your particular
attention that no omissions or irregularities be permitted hereafter to occur.
You will be pleased to acknowledge the receipt of this letter by the first mail after its arrival.
I am, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
William Brown, Esq., Collector, New Orleans.
Treasury Department, December 4th, 1809.
Sir:
I have this day received from you the return of the treasurer's account with your institution, for the 31st of
October last, in which was enclosed Sir. Brown's receipt for one hundred thousand dollars. It was not my inten
tionthat he should draw the whole of this sum at once: unless, ind(ied, he should be called upon to pay debentures at
once, not only to that amount, but also to the additional amount of the whole sum remaining in his hands from his
collections, cluring the last eight or nine months. I have this day written to Mr. Brown, directing him to refund,
immediately, to the bank, any portion of the sum advanced, whicli may not have been paid away by him for deben-
tures* and to continue, from week to week, to apply the amount of his collections to the reduction of the balance of
the advance, until it is wholly repaid. ,
I am, very respectiully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Joseph Saul-, Esq., Cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposite, New Orleans.
1«10-] THE SINKING FUND.
o9d
Officl; o:- Discoi'nt and Depokite, Xeiv Orleans, November -20, isoy
suspicion existed until Ihursday nor wi.uld it in all probability lor many days, only (rom the lolh.um^ ciicuiis ;u cc
He had a note due in this bank tor 600 dollais; at near three o'clock. I sent over to the custom l.ou^e . , h U de"
puty retused to pay it, uith the message that the collector had left no xvord about it, and he- did not know u| 're e
xvas gone. I dien saw the naval othcer: he tod me he di.l not know, nor could account for, Mr B.-own's i Isence
except he was gone up to his wiles fnenifs. I expressed niy astonishment at \\w deputy's refusinglo „av lis ote
and asked him il he knew the cause. He then tol.l me, conhdentially, that, although he could not lor a non en< "u.
pect the honesty or motives ol Mr. 15rown, there was something strange in his leaving at the moment he did when
his services and presence were particularly required at the custom house. The circumstance of the •ulv-nc..'., f fh"
100,000 dollars then occurred to me. I asked him if he knew of the achance. He said he knew of 'the enle. fr m.
you, but did not know that the co lector had made use of it. I asked him ii: (he business of die custom hoi% > p
quired the advance He answered no I ttild him Mr. Brown had drawn a considerable proportion of it an.i'wpnt
immediately to bank to see the state ol his account on our books, \\lien I was susprised to fird he had ne-ir'v ('rnwn
the whole balance, within the last tew days, which hail remained to his credit on the 31st day oi 0-tober'bv check
payable to the Louisiana bank, lor which it since appears he got doubloons, stating they were to be shipped on -irA nnt
of Goveinment, in an unarmed vessel, thereloiv enjoined secrecy on the cashier." My suspicions were then ev
cited, and I called on tne president oi our bank, and stated the circumstances to him. After some con^ ns'-ioii v
agreed, delicate as the a«air would be, if our suspicions sliould prove without foundation, no time ought Wbe lost 'w,
making them known to the Governor. He immediately summoned all the officers of (he custom house betore him
their evidence, and its being proven that he had secretly become the purchaser of a felucca or English pilot boat whl-li
had sailed on the day lie. the co lector, went away, left no doubt but he had gone in her. The G°)vernor then sent lo-
a.
for
he
was looked up to as a model of honesty and correctness in office: and, althlnigh'soineTnlghTcioubrhir prudence in
ids private atiairs. 1 believe not a souUn coiunuinity d,)ubted his honesty.
I am, sir. very respectfully, your obedient,
T, IT Ki A r <^ , r„ rj, JOSEPH SAUL, Cashier.
Ihe H;,>norable A. Gallatin. Secretary of the Treasury.
Treaslrv Department, /««?«<;•;/ 19, 1810.
Sir:
The accounts of Timothy Pickering, late Secretary of State, are now uaderthe consideration of the Comptroi-
ier ot the rreasury. tor adjustment and decision. It appears that the following sums were expended by Mr Picker
ing. beyond the sums drawn by him from the treasury, under tlie several appropriations to which they lespectivelv
refer, viz: '
Prize causes. -.--.... $13,231 83
British treaty. ---..._ .^^ .94 35
Spanish treaty. - - - - - . , 32,747 3fi
Paid on account ot General Lafayette. ■ ■• - . 5 5Q9 5~
878,583 11
As there are no existing aapropriations for those several objects, Mr. Pickering cannot receive credit at the trea-
sury fnr those expenditures, unless new appropriations be made by law to that effect.
I have the h.onor to be. respectfully, sir, your obedient servant.
\\m\fy:dih\ei<^>\i\\\ .YjVP^-a, Chcdrraaa of thr Cornniittcc of Tf'uys and Means.
nth Congress.] ^\o. 313. [2d Sessio.v.
SINKING FUN I).
roMMrNICATED TO THE .SENATE. FEBRrAHV 5. 1810.
The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund respectfully report to Congress as follow;
That the measures which have been authorized by the Board, subsequent to their last report, of the 4th of Fe-
bruary. 1809, so far as the same have been completed, are fully detailed in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury
to this Board, dated the second day of the |)resent month, and in the statements therein referred to, which are here-
'■"' "" ' 1^1- -1 . '"■' is report.
GEORGE CLINTON, President of the Senate.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasuru.
C.ESAR A. RODNEY, Morney' General U. .V.
V(itli transmitted, and prayed to be received as part of this report.
„, ^rney
>\ ASHiNGToN, FebrKary 3. 1810.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund —
That the balance remaining unexpended, at the close of the year 1807, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, which balance, as appears by the statement B. annexed to the last
annual report, amounted to eight hundred and twenty thousand seven hundred and eighteen dol-
lars nine cents, ------.._ $820,718 09
596 FINANCE. [1810.
Together with the disbursements made during the year 1808, out of the treasury, on account of the
'principal and interest of the public debt; which disbursements, as appears by the statement C,
annexed to the last annual report, amounted to ten millions three hundred and thirty thousand
and thirteen dollars sixty cents, ----- - - $10,330,013 60
And amounting, together, to eleven millions one hundred and fifty thousand seven hundred and
thirty-one dollars sixty-nine cents, ------- $11,150,731 69
Have been accounted for in the following manner, viz:
I. 'Ihere was repaid into the treasury, during the year 1808, on account of the principal of moneys
heretofore advanced for the payment of interest and reimbursement of the funded domestic
debt, and of moneys advanced for the purchase of stock, as appears by the statement E, an-
nexed to the last annual report, a sum of sixty-eight thousand seven hundred and ninety-five
dollars eleven cents, - - - - ' , 7 . , " " $68,795 11
II. The sums actually applied, during the same year, to the payment of the pruicipal and interest
of the public debt, as ascertaineil by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department, amount,
as will appear by the statement A, to ten millions four hundred and thirty thousand eight hun-
dred and thirty-three dollars twenty-five cents, viz:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the debt, and including the whole of the
8 per cent, stock, .----- $6,988,222 01
2. Paid on account of the interest and charges on the same, - - 3,442,611 24
$10,430,833 25
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1808, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department,
amounted, as will appear by the statement B, to six hundred and fifty-one tliousand one hun-
dred and three dollars thirty-three cents, ------ 651,103 33
$11,150,731 69
Tliat, during the year 1809, the following disbursements were made out of the treasury, on account
of tlie principal and interest of the public debt, viz:
I. On account of the interest and reimbursement of the domestic funded debt, - - - $5,750,065 22
II. On account of the domestic unfunded debt, viz:
Payment of registered debt, ------ $258 11
Payment of debts due to foreign officers, . - - - 13,307 41
13,565 52
III. On account of the interest on the Louisiana stock, and on exchanged and converted stocks, pay-
able in Europe, --------- 689,067
7t
Amounting, altogether, as will appear by the annexed list of warrants, marked C, to six mil-
lions four hundred and fifty-two thousand six hundred and ninety-eight dollars fifty-two
cents, --------- $6,452,698 52
Which disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
I. From the funds constituting the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for the year
1809, viz:
From the fund arising from the interest on the debt transferi'ed to tiie Commis-
sioners of the Sinking Fund, as per statement I, - - -. . $1,434,773 73
From the funds arising' from the sale of public lands, being the amount paid into
the treasury, from the 1st October, 1808, to the 30th September, 1809, as per
statement K, - - - - - . .- " 462,395 23
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on
the tonnage of vessels, -.---- 4,554,297 42
Amounting, altogether, to - - - - - 6,451,466 37
Which sum of - - - - - - - . 6,451,466 37
Together with the sum advanced during tiie year- 1808, on account of the appropria-
tion for the year 1809, amounting, as per last annual report, to $1,547,301 48, but
which ought to have been stated, as explained in the note at the foot of this re-
port, at ------ - 1,548,533 63
Makes the amount of the appropriation for the year 1809, of eight millions of dollars, $8,000,000 00
II. From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on the tonnage
of vessels, advanced, in part, and on account of the annual appropriation of eight millions for
the year 1810, - - - - .- - . - - $1,087 79
III. From repayments into the treasury on account ot remittances purchased to provide for the in-
terest on the Louisiana stock, as will appear by the statement E, viz:
Repayment of principal advanced from the treasury, - - - $93 20
Costs recovered, - - - - - - - 51 16
144 36
6,452,698 53
lliat the abovementioned disbursements, together with the above stated balance, which remained
unexpended at the close of the year 1808, of ------ 651,10333
And amounting, altogether, to seven millions one hundred and three thousand eight hundred and
one dollars eighty-five cents, ------- $7,io3,801 85
Will be accounted for in the next annual repjirt, in conformity to the accounts which shall then
have been rendered to the Treasury Department.
That, in the meanwhile, the manner in which the said sum has been applied is estimated as followeth:
I. The repayments into the treasury, on account of the principal, have, during the year 1 809, amount-
ed, as by the abovementioned statement E, to - - - - - $93 20
II. The sums actually applied, during the year 1809, to the principal and interest of the public
debt, are estimated as followeth:
1 Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, and including the last instalment of
the Dutch debt, ------ 3,826,479 26
2. Paid on account of interest, and charges on the same, - - • 2,915,776 70
As will appear by the estimate F.
6,742,256 03
1810.] THE SINKING FUND. 397
III. The bal.ince which remained unexpeiKled at (he close of the year 1809, and applicable to pay-
ments falling due alter that year, is estimated, per estimate G, at - - - 361,452 63
§57,103,801 85
That, in conformity to the proceedinj^s and resolutions of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund,
of the 18th of Alarch, 1809, a copy whereol, marked L, is iiereunto annexed, there was reim-
bursed, on the 1st of October, IKOi). in the manner prescribed by the 8tii section of the act of
February 11, ISOT, a portion of tile exchanged six per cent, stock, created by virtue of that act,
amountiiig to - - - - ^ - - - - 1,151,469 11
And there was paid, for the reimbursement of a further portion of the same, on the 1st of January,
1810, the sum of -------.. 1,090,749 1
Amounting, together, to ------- - $2,242,218 24
Which sum of $2,242,218 24, forms a part of the sum of $3,826,479 26, above stated, as the amount
of principal of the public debt reimbursed in the year 1809.
That the loan authorized by the last of the above resolutions of the commissioners, has not been
made, there having been no necessity for resorting to it.
And that tJie statement H exhibits tiie amount "f stock traiisl'erred to the Conmiissioners of the
Sinking Fund, and to the Treasurer of the Uniteil States, in trust for said States, and standing
to their credit on the books of the treasury, on the 31st December, 1809, no stocks having been
transferred in payment for lands during the year 1809.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, February 2, 1810.
Note, in relation to tlie advance, during the year 1808, oftlie sum o/$l,548,533 63, on account of the appropriation
of $8,000,000, for the year 1809.
This advance was stated, in tlie annual report to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, dated
February 3, 1809. at the sum of - - - - - - - $1,547,301 48
To whicii is to be added the sum of $1,232 15, which was stated in tlie report, dated February 4,
1808, as having been paid during the year 1807. out of the additional appropriation made by the
5th section of the act of April 29, 1802, tor the payment of ccjmmissions to the agents employed
in tb.e purchase of remittances for the D\itch debt, when, in fact, the said sum was not paid out
of that appiopriation, but out of the appropriation of eight millions of dollars, it having been paid
for commissions on the purchase of remittances for interest on the Louisiana stock, which are
not er.ibraced by the 5t!i section of the act of April 29, 180-J. This sum, therefore, as it dimi-
nishes the amount shoi't ad^■anced in tiie year 1807, on the appropriation of eight millions, forms
an addition to the amount over advanced at the eiul of the year 180.s, on account of the appro-
priation of eight millions, for the year 1809, and is here added, - •■ - . 1,232 15
$1,548,533 63
A.
Statement of the application, during the year 1808, of the fumls provided for the payment of the principal and
interest of the Public Debt.
I. Payments on account of the principal of the Public Debt,
1. Of the (loinestic debt, vi/.:
Amount of eight per cent, stock purchased by the commissioners of the sinking fund, per statement
L, annexed to last annual report, - ' - - - - - - $190,000 00
Reimbursement of old six per cent, stock. . . . . $899,434 72
Ditto of deferred stock, ----- 355.S38 09
Asper treasury report No. 22,058, . . - - 1,255,272 81
Ditto of the whole of the eight per cent, stock, -.-.-- 5,302,90000
2. Ditto of unfunded registered debt, includiiig arrearages of interest, - 49 20
3. Ditto (if the foreign debt, viz:
Fourth instalment of the loan of 3,000,000 guilders, of January 1, 1794, guilders 600,000,
at 40 cents, --------- 240,000 00
II. On account of interest and charges.
1. On the domestic debt.
Interest for the year 1808, on the several species of the domestic funded debt, as settled
at the treasury,(«) - - - - - - - - - 2,695,404 36
Ditto on Louisiana stock domesticated, -..--- 2,805 00
Commissions paid to agents for the purchase of stock, - - - - 475 00
Difterence between the amount of moneys applied to the purchase of eight per cent.
stock and the amount of stock purchased, . - - - _ 3,100 75
2. On the foreign debt.
Interest on converted and exchanged stock payable at Amsterdam, July 1
and October 1, 1808, guilders 2,741 14 8, at 40 cents, - 1,096 69
Interest on converted and exchanged stock payable at London,
July 1 and October 1, 1S08. £967 1 11, at 4s. t;?/. - - 4,298 20
5,394 89
Interest on Louisiana stock trom 1st of July, 1807, to 30th June, 1808, viz:
F.iyable in Amsterdam, guilders 750.000, at 40 cents, - - 300.000
Ditto in Londim, ^£83^997, at 4,s. 6;/. per dollar, - - 373.320
673,320
Interest paid on the Dutch debt at Aniiterdam, guilders 60,000, at 40 cents, 24,000
51 tt
6,988,223 01
398 FINANCE. [1810.
Commissions and charges, viz:
At Amsterdam, including Louisiana stock, guilders 5,625 6 8, at
40 cents per guilder, ...... 3^350 13
At London, on Louisiana stock, £419 19 9. at 4s. 6d. - 1,866 60
4.116 73
Loss in exchange, - - - : . " " - 32,170 38
Commissions to agents in America, for purchasing bills, - - 1,824 13
740,826 13
3,442,611 24
$10,430,833 25
Note to Statement A.
(a) The amount of interest for the year 1808, per the treasury statement, is - - - $2,695,40136
To which is here added, for amount of dividend on navy six per cent, stock, charged by the com-
missioner of loans for Virginia, in 1805, but suspended from his credit at that time, for want
of a receipt, now admitted to his credit, ------- 3 qq
3,695,404 30
Treasury Uepartment, Jiegister^s Offii:e, February 2cl, 1810.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
B.
Statement of the provision, made before the \st day of January, 1809, /or the payment of the principal and interest of
the public debt, failing due after the year 1808.
I. On account of the foreign debt.
1st. Cash in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, viz:
In Amsterdam on 31st Dec, 1808, («.) guilders 168,595 10 11, at 40 cts. $67,438 21
In London on same day, (6.) - - £44,598 15 8, at 4s. 6(/. 198.216 82
2d. Remittances outstanding, viz:
Amount paid for at the treasury, and remitted
to Amsterdam before the 1st January, 1809,
but not received by the commissioners till
after that day, - - - G. 738,443 16 08, at 40 cts. 295,377 53
Amount paid for at the treasury, and remitted
to London before the 1st January, 1809, but
not received by the bankers till after that
day, - - -£21,500, at 4s. 6rf. 95,555 55
265,655 03
390,933 08
656,688 11
3d. Amount of payments made at the treasury, before the 1st January, 1809, for bills
which have been protested for non-payment, and which, on that day, liad not been re-
paid into the treaj^ury, as explained in tlie last annual report, statement 13, - 13.357 00
II. Deduct amount short provided on account of the domestic debt, as follows:
The demands unsatisfied on the 1st January, 1809, were the following, viz:
1st. Dividends payable by the commissioners ot loans, including tiie dividends due on
that day, and exclusive of dividends no longer demandable at their offices, - 1,351,349 67
2d. Unclaimed dividends payable at the treasury, - .. - - 16,467 72
669,945 11
The provision made for tlie above objects was as follows, viz:
let. Cash due from conimisiioners of loans, deceased and out of office, - 9,729 56
2d. Cash in the hands of commissioners of loans in office, • 1,339,234 05
3d. Amount over-advanced at the treasury, for the payment of dividends, 12 00
1,367,817 39
1.348,975 61
Leaving the sum short provided on the 1st January, 1809, to meet all the payments on account of tlie
domestic debt, - - - - - - ' - - - 18,841 78
Total amount of provision for the public debt, remaining unapplied on the 31st December, 1808. $651,103 33
Notes to Statement B.
(a.) The balance in the hands of the bankers at Amsterdam, on the 31st December, 1808, per treasury
report. No. 21,779, was -.-.... Guilders, 469,113 05 03
But in this sum v/as included sundry sums paid to the bankers, by individuals, in 1808, under agree-
ments with the Secretary of the Treasury, wliich were not paid for at the treasury, till 1809, and
appear as a part of the remittances made to Amsterdam in that year, as detailed in the statement
D, accompanying the present report. These are, therefore, in the present statement, to be deducted
from the balance, appearing by the treasury report to be in the hansls of the bankers at the end of
the year 1808, and amount to ------- 300,517 14 08
And leave the sum above stated, - - - - G. 168.595 10 11
(b.) The balance in the hands of the bankers at London, on the 31st December, 1808, per treasury re-
port No. 21,560, was -------- £702 I8 06
In that treasury settlement, credit was allowed the bankers, conformably to their charges, for the divi-
dends on Louisiana, exclianged, and converted stocks, payable on the 1st day of January, 1809; but
as those payments belong to the year 1809. the amount thus charged is considered, in this report, as
being in their hands on the 31st December, 1808. The amount of these dividends, with the com-
mission on the Louisiana interest, is ---..- 43,895 17 03
And makes the sum above stated, - - - -£44,598 15 08
Treasury Department, Register''s Office, February '2, 1810.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1810.]
THE SINKING FUND.
399
List ofTVarrants drawn, according to law, during the year 1809. on the Treamrer of the United States, on ac-
count of the reimbursement and interest of the Domestic Debt.
WAHKANTS.
Numbers.
974
975
976
991
992
993
994
101-2
1013
1014
1015
1019
1030
1031
1032
1033
1245
1246
1247
1248
1268
12G9
1270
1271
1272
1273
1283
1284
1285
1299
1300
1302
1575
1576
1577
1578
1579
1580
1581
1588
1589
1590
1591
1592
1593
1594
1595
1596
1597
1598
1599
1600
1606
1610
1611
1612
1613
1614
1617
1829
1830
1831
1832
1833
1834
1835
1836
1837
1844
1845
1846
1847
1848
1849
1850
1851
1857
1858
1861
Dates.
March
10
15,
20,
23,
25,
28.
1809,
June 5.
16,
• . ••
Ik ki
U kk
k. kk
27,
<k kk
kk kk
September 6,
14,
15.
kk
kk
20,
00
25,
December 11,
I>' WHOSE FAVOR.
23,
SlierwDotl Haywood,
Peter Freneau,
John Pooler,
N\ illiam Gariliier,
Henjamiii Austin,
('luisto|ilier Ellery,
Jouatliaii Hull,
William Few,
.lames Ewing,
Tiinmas Nelson,
Kdward Hall.
Stephen Moylan.
John Stockton,
fieorge Simpson,
James Davidson,
'I'hontas T. Tucker,
\Mlliam Gardner,
Sheiwood Haywood,
Peter Freneau,
John Pooler.
IJenjamin Austin,
Christopher Fillery,
Jonathan Bull,
William Few,
James Ewing,
Thomas Nelson,
Stephen Moylan,
John Stockton,
Edward Hall,
George Simpson,
James Davidson,
Thomas T. Tucker,
William Gardner,
Do.
Sherwood Haywood.
Do.
Peter Freneau,
Do.
John Pooler,
Jonathan Bull,
Do.
Christopher Ellery,
Do.
Benjamin Austin,
Do.
Thomas Nelson,
Do.
John Stockton,
James Ewing,
Do.
William Few,
Do.
Edward Hall,
Thomas T. Tucker.
Stephen Moylan,
James Davidson,
Do.
George Simpson,
John Stockton,
William Gardner,
Do.
Jonathan Bull.
Do.
Sherwood Haywood.
Do.
Peter Freneau,
Do.
John Pooler,
Benjamin Austin,
Do.
Christopher Ellery,
Do.
James Ewing,
Do.
Thomas Nelson,
Do.
Edward Hall,
Do.
Thomas T. Tucker,
AMOUNT.
DoUai-s. Cents.
1,050 00
35,000 00
1,000 00
5,800 00
136,000 00
7,950 00
18,500 00
225,000 00
4,450 00
7,000 00
20,013 40
161,629 70
1,902 24
70,244 56
18,092 20
1,932 13
5,800 00
1,000 00
33,000 00
1.000 00
135,000 00
7,700 00
17,300 00
•230,000 00
4,300 00
4,500 00
160,785 45
1,808 48
19,757 61
68,825 45
17,649 32
1,722 13
5,712 17
5,850 00
8,000 00
1,900 00
32,983 34
29,000 00
750 00
17,500 00
6,543 88
7,300 00
13,349 73
130,000 00
185,979 08
7,000 00
25,914 08
1,672 03
4.350 00
14.392 70
235,000 00
290,329 68
19,559 62
2,142 13
23,277 17
17.727 90
17,749 71
C8.186 00
1,802 46
10.283 17
10.900 00
1,164 59
34,800 00
5,667 09
2.400 00
11.343 06
60.000 00
2.500 00
216.931 32
265,000 00
1,013 23
13,800 00
9,981 40
7,000 00
7,510 25
10,000 00
3,828 01
42,433 56
3,854 36
400
FINANCE.
[1310.
LIST— Continued.
WAHllANTS.
In whose favor.
AMOUNT.
Numbers.
Dates.
Dollars. Cents.
1862
1863
1864
1865
December 23,
44 44
44 44
44 44
March 28,
June 27,
September 22,
December 33,
4 4 44
1809.
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
William Few,
Stephen Moylan,
Joiin Stockton,
Do.
Thomas T. Tucker.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
$229,043 43
229.253 43
228,833 43
462,395 23
747,643 43
263,960 90
264,530 25
3,310 73
1,000 00
1034
1301
1615
1859
1860
3,852,896 27
1,897,168 95
$5,750,065 22
List qf Warrants drawn according to latv, during the year 1809, o>! the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the payment of interest on the Louisiana Stock.
WARRANTS.
IN ■WHOSE TAVOn.
Amount.
Numbers.
Dates.
Dollars. Cts.
825
931
984
1011
1156
1205
1206
1208
1209
1278
1379
1514
1559
1583
1605
1749
1776
1787
1800
1815
1856
January 3, 1809, -
February 16,
March 13, "
" 20, "
April 11,
May 6,
44 4. 44
9.
44 44 44
June 20, '^
44 44 4(
July 31,
August 26, "
Sept. 11,
44 20 "
October "9'
" 30, "
November 8, "
" 21, "
38,
December 32, "
George Simpson. - - .
Do. -
Jonathan Burrall,
Peter Roe Daiton, " . -
Timothy Paxson. - ' -
Peter Roe Daltou,
Jonathan Burrall,
George Simpson,
Do.
P^lisha Leavenworth, - - -
James Davidson,
Peter Roe Daiton.
Jonathan Burrall,
Samuel R. Fisher,
Peter Roe Daiton,
Do. - . -
Do.
Charles J. Nourse.
Capt. Samuel Evans, -
Peter Roe Daiton,
Jonathan Burrall,
101,500 00
417 58
44,888 85
53,155 53
1,419 60
434 96
113 33
18,366 67
55 51
16,328 65
545 54
35,700 00
12,600 00
3,304 60
102.236 17
31,911 66
101,913 28
558 57
160,000 00
686 89
31 50
$689,067 "'"-
Included in the foregoing list of warrants are the following warrants for commissions to agents who pur
No.
931,
February 16,
1305,
May 6,
1206,
44 44
1209,
9,
1815,
Nov. 28.
1856,
Dec. 33,
bills, atone-fourth of one per cent.
George Simpson,
Peter Roe Daiton,
Jonathan Burrall,
George Simpson.
Peter Roc Daiton.
Jonathan Burrall,
chased the
$417 58
434
96
113
32
55
51
686
89
31
50
$1,738 66
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1809, on the Treasurer of the Ihiited States, on account
" of paving certain parts of the Domestic Debt.
« =^ -'
WARRANTS.
In whose favor.
AMOUNT.
Numbers.
Dates.
Dollars. Cts.
900
1816
February 3,
November 29,
1809,
1809,
Samuel L. Mitchill,
Patrick Ferrall,
* i
16 46
241 65
$358 11
1810.]
THE SINKING FUND.
401
Amount drawn according to law, during the year 1809, 071 the Treasurer of the United Slates, for the payment of
debts due to Foreign Officers.
June 14, Warrant No. I2G2. in favor of John Mason, attorney for tlic lieirs of ]?rigailier General
Arniaiul, Marquis de la Rouerie,
13,307 41
RKCAPITULATION.
Interest and ieinil)ursement of tiie domestic debt,
Interest on Louisiana stock.
Payment of certain parts of the domestic debt,
Debts due to foreign officers, -
Tkeasury Department, Begister's Office, January 31, 1810.
D.
$5,750,005 22
089,067 78
258 11
13,307 41
$6,452,698 52
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Amount of remittances, during the year one thousand eight hundred and nine , for the payment of interest upon
the Louisiana six per cent, stock.
G. 250,000 on Antwerp, whicii produced
in Amsterdam, G. 255,981 3 0 cost 40 cts. per suiUIer, - - 100.000") o,/,i r/^^ ^^^
Interest thereon, 1,5005 ^^Ol'-'OO 00
49,216 11 8 cost 41 cts. per guilder, ..... 20,17879
118,380 42 do. - - . . . 49,719 00
82,488 18 .43 do. - .... 35,470 23
400,000 specie shipped to Amsterdam by the frigate John Adams,
Captain Evans,
G. 90(;,06G 12 8 which cost.
£11,450 0 0
2,000 0 0
31,919 18 10
11,630 1 2
2,000 0 0
11,500 0 0
£70,500 0 0
cost 1 per cent, advance,
lA do.
2 do.
2| do.
3^ do.
4 do.
Deduct fractions rejected in tiie purcliase,
Applied to remittances, -
Paid agents for commissions,
Warrants issued in the year 1809. on account of the interest on tiie Louisiana six per cent, stock, as
per statement C,
G. 906,066 12 8
£70,500 0 0
Remittances cost.
Loss arising on remittances.
at jiar,
do.
-
160,000 00
$51,397 74
9,022 22
144,703 73
52,981 37
9,200 00
53,155 53
$366,868 63
$320,460 59
9
320,460 50
-
087,329 12
1,733 66
§689,067 78
cent, stock, as
$689,067 78
$302,426 65
313,333 33
675,759 98
687,329 12
$11,569 14
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 31, 1810.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
E.
Statement of repayments made into the Treasury, during the year 1
809, on account of the Public Debt.
No. of war-
Dates of war-
On whom drawn.
Principal.
Damages and
Amount of
rants.
rants.
interest.
warrants.
1250,
June 24,
David Lewis, for tlie difterence between tlie
amount of a bill of exchange, drawn by him
on Hope and Co. and what was paid there-
on, per report No. 21.697. -
93 20
10 41
103 61
1251,
June 24,
Cranston, Alexander, and Smith, for cost of
protest, on four bills of excliange drawn
by them under arrangement that they were
not to be paid for at the treasuiy until paid
in Holland, per report No. 21,698, -
-
40 75
40 75
$93 20
$51 16
$144 36
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 31, 1810.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
402 FINANCE. [1810.
F.
^n estimate of the application, made in the year 1809, of the funds provided for the payment of the Principal
aiid interest of the Public Debt.
I. On account of the Principal.
1. Reimbursement of six per cent, and deferred stocks, estimated at - - $1,330,695 50
2. Ditto of exchanged six per cent, stock, ... 3,242,21824
3. Ditto of the unfunded registered debt, including arrearages
of interest, - - - - - $258 11
Reimbursement of debts due to foreign officers, including ditto, 13,307 41
13,565 52
4. Of the foreign debt, viz:
Last instalment of the loan of 3,000,000 guilders, of Jan. 1, 1794, Gs. 600,000,at 40 cts. 240,000 00
II. On account of Interest and Charges.
1. Interest on the domestic funded debt, estimated for 1809, at - - $2,177,154 40
2. Interest on Louisiana stock, domesticated, - - . . 4,050 00
3. Interest and charges on foreign debt, viz:
Interest on exchanged and converted stocks, payable in London and
Amsterdam. - - - - - $34,616 56
On Dutch debt, at Amsterdam— Interest, G. 30,000
Charges, 620
$3,826,479 36
G. C0,620 at 40 cents, 12,248 00
On Louisiana stock, in London and Amsterdam, interest and charges, 674,400 00
$721,264 56
Loss in exchange, per statement D, herewith, - - 11,569 14
Commissions to agents in America, for purchasing bills, - 1.738 66
734,572 36
2,915,776 76
$6,742,256 03
G.
An estimate of the funds provided, before the \st January, 1810, for the payment of principal and interest of the
public debt falling due after that day.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
Cash in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, on 31st Dec. 1808, per preceding statement B, $656,588 1 1
The remittances made during the year 1809, per preceding statement D. are as lollow. A'iz:
To Amsterdam, - - - Gi«7(/eAS, 906,066.12.8
Of which there was protested for non-payment, 233.00.0
Guilders, 905,833.12.8 at 40 cts. $362,333 45
To London, .... ^670,500 at 4s. 6f/. 313,33333
675,666 78
Total to be accounted for, - - - - $1,332,254 89
The amount applied during the year 1809, per preceding estimate F, is calculated to
have been— For principal, ...... $240,000 00
For interest and charges, . . . - . 721,264 56
961,264 56
The balance in the hands of agents in Europe, or in remittances outstanding, may, therefore, be es-
timated, on the 31st December, 1809, to be - - - - - - 370,990 33
The amount of protested bills outstanding on the same day, was, as per last annua! report —
Balance unrecovered of A. Brown's, and Brown and Hackman's bills, for 120,000 guilders, - 13,357 00
$384,347 33
II. From which deduct, on account of the domestic funded debt,
For unclaimed dividends, demandable at the treasury, and not yet advanced to the bank for pay-
ment to the creditors, estimated at - - - ' - - - 23,894 70
$361,452 63
1810.]
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I.
Statement of moneys arising from interest on stock transferred to the United States, being the amount drawn by
the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt, during the year 1809, pursuant to the act of 8th
May, 1792, agreeably to stalements made at the Treasury.
1809, March 28. Warrant No. 1,034, per treasury statement, No. 22.021, - - - $229,043 43
'' June 27. do. 1,301, do. do. ... 229,253 43
" Sept. 22. do. 1,615, do. do. ... 228,833 43
" Dec. 23. do. 1,860, do. 22,313, - - - 747,643 43
$1.434,773 72
Treasury Department, Register'' s Office. January 31, 1810.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
K.
Statement of moneys drawn by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt, in the year 1809,
being an account of moneys received into the treasury from sales of public lands, pursuant to the act of the 3d
March, 1795, agreeably to statements made at the Treasury.
1809, December 23. Warrant No. 1,859, per treasuiy statement, No. 22,313, - - - $462,395 23
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 31, 1810.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
At a meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, iield on the 18th March, 1809:
Present: Robert Smith, Secretary of State.
Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
C. A. Rodxey, .Attorney Genercd. U. S.
The Secretary of the Treasury laid before tlie Board a report, dated the 18th day of March, 1809, which was
read, and is as follows, viz:
That tlicre was paid, during the year 1808, in order to complete the reimbursement of the eight per cent, stock, a
sum of - - - --..".- " " ' ■ - 1,547,000
In advance, and on account of the annual appropriation of ..---.. 8,000,000
On account of the public debt for the year 1809. lipaving a sum of ----- $6,453,000
Wliich must, in conformity witli existing laws, be applied, during the present year, to the payment of
the principal and interest of the public tlebt.
That the payments to be made during tlie present year, on account of the interest on the debt, in-
cluding the annual reimbursement of the six per cent, and deferred stocks, were estimated at 4,220,000
Leaving a sum of --------- - $2.227,000
Which, the market price of stocks being above the rate fixed by law for purciiases, can only be applied to
the reimbursement of the exchanged six per cent, stock, in conformity with the provisions of the act, supplementary
to the act, entitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt ot the United
And that, considering the probable amount of receipts and expenditures during the present year, it is not be-
lieved that all the demands on the treasury, including the abovementioned sum of $2,237,000, can be discharged, un-
less a loan be obtained equal to the amount of the principal of the public debt thus reimbursed.
Whereupon,
Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $2,250,000 be applied, during tlie present year, to the reimbursement of the
principal of the exchanged six per cent, stock, in conformity with the provisions of the act last abovementioned.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be authorized, with the approbation of the President of the United
States, to borrow a sum equal to that of the principal of the public debt which may be thus reimbursed, in conformity
with the provisions of tlie tenth section of the act, entitled "An act making further provision for the support of
public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt.*'
R. SMITH, Secretary of State.
ALBERT GALLATIN. Secretary of the Treasury.
C. A. RODNEY, .Attorney General U. S.
Attest,
Edward Jones, Sec-ry to the, Commissioners of the Sinking Fund.
11th CoxGRESs.] No. 314. [2d Sessiok.
MEDITERRANEAN FUND.
communicated to the senate, FEBRUARY 19, 1810.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit a report of the Secretary of the Treasury, complying with their resolution of the 12th instant.
JAMES MADISON.
February 17, 1810.
Treasury Department, February 16, 1610.
Sir:
I have the honor to enclose two statements, prepared in obedience to the resolution of the Senate, of the 12th
instant.
I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The President qf the United States.
1810.]
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FINANCE.
[1810
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Statement showing the amount of duties which accrued on merchandise imported into the United States from ports
on the Mediterranean, for each of the years ending on the 30/A of September, 1805, 1806, 1807, and 1808.
1805.
1806.
1807.
1808.
Total.
From Gibraltar, ------
French European ports on the Mediterranean,
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Turkey, Levant, and Egypt,
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3,636,829
This statement shows tiie gross amount of duties, without deducting the drawbacks on account of re-exportations
of the same articles. These could not be abstracted without recurring to all the accounts of the collectors for draw-
backs paid, and much labor and delay.
A. G.
(a. ) Including tlie ports of Morocco, on the Atlantic.
Treasury Department, Register'' s Office, February 15, 1810.
JOSEPH NOURSE, ^eg-is/er.
11th Congress.]
No. 315.
[2d Sessiox.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
COMMirNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 19, 1810.
Mr. Montgomery, from the committee to whom was referred the petition of the stockholders of the Bank of the
United States, made the following report:
That, in proceeding to the consideration of the said petition, your committee instructed their chairman to ad -
dress a letter to the Secretary of the Treasury, requesting him to furnish such information or observations as he
might think proper, in relation to the subject matter thereof, as connected with the financial and commercial inter-
ests of the United States. In reply to which, the Secretary, by his letter to tiie chairman, referred your committee
to his former report on the said subject, made to the Senate of the United States, in obedience to the order of that
House. .
Your committee have been attended by agents of the petitioners, who, in addition to the matters contained in the
petition, have suggested to your committee that the object of the petitioners was to obtain the renewal of the char-
ter in its present form; that, for this renewal, the bank is willing to make compensation, either by loans, at a rate of
interest, or by a sum of money to be agreed upon, or by an increase of the capital stock, by a number of shares to be
taken and subscribed for by the United States, to an amount adequate to the compensation to be agreed upon for
such renewal. , • i . i ™-
These agents also suggested, that they were fully authorized and empowered to offer and conclude the terms,
specifically connected with those propositions.
Your committee not feeling themselves authorized to enter into such terms, and judging that the extent of those
.. opositions would better apply to the details of a bill, than to the adoption of a principle to be first settled by the
louse, have, therefore, foreborne to inquire into the extent of the propositions, and, without expressing an approba-
tion or rejection of these offers, or giving an opinion as to the plan and reasoning of the Secretary of the Treasury,
your committee, in order that the opinion of the House on this great national question may be declared previous to
entering into the details connected with the subject, recommend the following resolution:
Resolved, That it is proper to make provision for continuing the establishment of the Bank of the United States,
witli offices of discount and deposite, under the regulations necessary for the beneficial administration of the national
finances, during such time, and on such conditions, as may be defined by law.
?
11th Congress.]
No. 316.
[2d Sessigi*.
ALLOWANCE OF DRAWBACK.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 21, 1810. '
Mr. Newton, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of George
Armroyd and Co. made the following report:
The petitioners state that, on the 10th of July, 1807, certain goods, wares, and merchandise, were imported in
the schooner Christianstadt, into the United States, viz. at Wilmington, in the district of Delaware, and that the
same were afterwards transported, coastwise, in the sloops Carolina and Ann, to Philadelphia.
1810.] ALLOWANCE OF DRAWBACK. 497
That, on the 3d day of October, 1809, Mr. Percival, one of tlie partners of tlie firm, made application, at the cus-
tom house ot Philadelphia, to know whether the merchandise was then entitled to drawback: the deputy collector
and naval officer, on examination, determined that the merchandise was entitleil to the drawback, and would con-
tinue so if shipped on the 3d or Itii of October.
Tiiat, on the 3d of October, the merchandise was shipped for a foreign port, after having previously obtained the
export permits. The petitioners further state, that, at the usual peiioil, certificates for debentures were issued, sub-
scribed by the deputy collector and naval officers, and delivered to the petitioners, to enable them to receive from
the collector at Wilmington, the ainuuiit of th;' drawback, and th;if, on the application of the petitioners to the col-
lector of Wilminston, for the amount of the debentures, he refused to pay the same, allegiiis as a reason that the
merchandise had been too long within the United States to be entitled to the drawback of'^du'ties. All the facts set
forth in this statement are supported by custom house certificates. Two letters, one from the Comptroller of the
Treasury, and the other from the deputy collector of the custom house at Philadelphia, accompany the petition. By
the computation of the Comptroller, the time during which the merchandise was entitled to a drawback had expired
by a day, but, from the calculation made by the deputy collector and naval ofiicer of Philadelphia, the exportation
took place two days within the period allowed for traii-shipmeiits of merchandise with benefit of drawback.
The committee are of opinion, that the drawback of duties in this case, as made out by George Arinroyd and
company, ought to be allowed, inasmuch as they were induced to make the shipment of merchandise for a foreign
market, under a conviction that the same was entitled to the allowance of a drawback of duties, by the decision 'of
the deputy collector and naval officer of the custom house at Philadelphia, whose province it is to superintend im-
portations and exportations of merchandise.
The committee are disposed to exact a strict compliance with law, in matters of great public concern, when the
party acts spontaneously, or from advice of persons not clothed with the insignia of ottice; but, under the circum-
stances of this case, they do not admit that it comports either with the honor or justice of the National Lcislature
to take advantage of an error, if error it be, committed by citizens acting in conformity to the decision of its' author-
ized agents. It appears, from the documents before the committee, that George Arinroyd and Co. would never have
exported the merchandise, had they not been previously assured, by the propiT authority, that the drawback of duties
would be allowed. The difficulty in this case arises in a great measure in the three followiiis circumstances: 1st!
The time allowed for the exportation, with an allowance of the drawback, being made up of parts of dif!erent years'.
2d. The deduction of the time during which the embaigo was in force, viz: from the 'J-Jd of December 1807 to the
15th of March, 1809. And 3dly. The intervention of lean year. '
The committee are not disposed to rest the claim of the parties to the justice of the National Legislature on ei-
ther of the three points statetl.
Their decision is founded on the official acts of the deputy collector and naval officer of the port of Philadelphia.
The letter of Mr. Graft", the deputy collector, clearly proves that the petitioners acted fairly, and in strict conformity
to the usage of the custom house.
Though the committee.make their decision in favor of the parties, on the grounds stated, yet, they are satisfied it
might be made to depend, with great propriety, on the other points. The calculation of the Comptroller of the
Treasury, contained in his letter, to which the committee i)eg leave to refer, differs from that made by officers of the
customs at least by a day. According to strict and fair computation, it appears that the additional day in leap year
should be given as a day of grace to tlie petitioners. If there had been no embargo, part of leap year would have
been computed in the time allowed for the expiutation with benefit of lirawback. It never was the intention of the
Legislature to narrow the privilege of exportation with the allowance of drawback of duties, existing at tlie time the
embargo was laid, as is elearly evinced by the passage of tlie law, to prevent the time, during wliah the embargo
should be in force, beingcomputed as making part of the term of twelve calendar months, during which, goods, wares,
or merchandise, imported into the United States, must be exported, in order to be entitled to a drawback of the
duties paid on the importation. If there had been no suspension of foreign trade, the impression on the committee
from the statement of the deputy collector, Mr. Graft', is, that the additional day would have been allowed to the
petitioners.
From this view of the case, the committee respectfully submit the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioners is reasonable, and ought to be granted.
Treasury Department, Comptroller'' s Office, December 8, 1809.
Sir:
Your letter of the fourth, with one from Mr. Graft", relative to an exportation of merchandise imported into
the district of Delaware, and exported from Philadelphia, is received.
The collector of Delaware has been informed that the exportation was not made in time, and therefore, that the
merchandise was not entitled to drawback.
The date of importation was the 10th of .July, 1807, and the export entry was on the 3d of October, 1809. Includ-
ing the day of importation and that of exportation, and excluding the time that the embargo was in force, there will
remain 3G6 days.
Now, as 3G6 days are made up of parts of the years 1807 and 1809, and the intermediate was leap year, there can
be no question but that the goods were exported too late by one day. The law requires that an exportation for draw-
backs shall be made in twelve calendar months, and those months will always be comprehended in 365 days, except
in leap year, in which 366 days are contained.
Enclosed is a copy of the calculation made at the treasury.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. DUVALL.
John Steele, Esq.
Imported lOth July, 1807
July,
August,
September,
October,
November,
December,
1809. March,
April,
May,
June,
July,
August,
September,
October,
Days,
.
21
-
31
-
30
-
31
-
30
-
21
164
16
30
31
30
31
31
30
3
202
366
403 FINANCE. [1810.
Philadelphia, December 4, 1809.
Sir:
On the 3(1 of October last, whilst yet acting as your deputy, Mr. Perciva!, of the house of George Armroyd
and company, came to your office, (you were just then absent) and asked me whether goods imported on the 10th of
July, 1807, were entitled to drawback, and when the time would expire. There was a considerable press of busi-
ness at the'tiine, and I asked him, have you tried the time, and do vou say they are entitled to drawback? He an-
swered he had, and that they were entitled thereto. I think I replied, if you are sure, there is no occasion for me
to try; make out your entries, and get permit to ship your goods. He answered, that he wished me to examine, as a
little while past I had declared the time to have expired in I he case of scmie other goods, when he thought they were en-
titled to drawback. I did try, and made the time to expire on the 3d or 4th; at same time, I gave the date to the
deputy naval officer, and he agreed with me. He said they were ready to ship the goods then, but the vessel was in
the hands oi"the carpenters, aiid as there appeared some time to spare, and the goods could be laden on board in a
few hours, they did not take out the export permit until the following day; and had I not, on the solemn declaration
1 had taken, not to suffer the revenue of the United States to be defrauded, been satisfied the goods were entitled to
drawback, I never would have issued the permits, qualified the exporter to his entries, suffered the export bonds to
be signed, and then have issued the certificates to obtain the brawback in Delaware district, all which has been done.
The deputy naval officer, under like conviction, did sign the export permit and certificate No. 2. I feel much con-
cern to find that the collector of Delaware has refused to issue the debentures, and that the certificates No. 2, have
been leturned. This, I believe, is the only act of mine, since you have been in office, wliich is likely to give you
trouble; and I regret it more particularly, that it should have happened (»n the eve of my declining my situation as
your deputy. The bonds were signed on the 5th, of course. The certificates were of that date, in order to enable
the collector to know when the debentures ought to be made payable. I am not yet convinced that these goods are
not legally entitled to drawback. What says the law.'' vol. 4, sec. 75, page 395. "Drawbacks shall be allowed and
paid on all goods, wares, and merchandise, imported into the United States, whereupon the duties shall have been
paiiU or secured to be paid, as, within twelve calendar months nftev payment or secwnVf/ given, shall be exported to
any foreign port or place," &c. The collector of Delaware makes twelve calendar months to consist of 365 days.
They sometimes contain 366 days. But, sir, the law has always been construed so as to take in the date of the
month of importation, of the following year, \\x. Goods imported on the 10th of July, in one year, if shipped on the
10th of .luly, in the following, have :\lways received the drawback. Your books will show many instances of this
kind, and no demur has ever been made at the treasury. The law does not say within one year from the date of
importation, but within twelve calendar months after payment, &c. A question would here arise, which I believe
has never been agitated, when the twelve calendar months legally expire. A imports goods in a vessel entered at
the custom house on the 10th of July, 1809; he enters his goods on the 15th, and pays the duties. B has goods in
the same vessel, and he secures the duties on the 20th. Quere. Do the twelve calendar months expire on the 15th.
20th, or Ihe 10th of July, 1810.? But, admitting the true construction of the law to be after the date of importation,
the calculation might be made in two ways, which appear to be just and legal— say, in this case.
After the lOfh of July, 1807, to 31st of same month,
August, Septemlier, October, November, - - - -
To December 21, - - . - - -
After 15th March, to 31st same month, 1809,
April, May, June, July, August, September,
October, 1st to 3d, -------
Say ten months and sixty -one days, - _ - .
Or thus, which is according to common usuage, viz:
Alter 10th of July, to 10th December, 1807,
To 21st December, ■ --.--•■
After 15th March, to 15th September, 1809,
To October 3d. ._--..--
Eleven months and twenty-nine days. This appears to be the law; it does not say 365 or 366 days. Suppose
the law to say within three calendar months/rom the date of importation.
January 1st, to March 31st, would be 90 days for three calendar months; February 1st, to April 30th, would be
89 days for three calendar months; March 1st, to May 31st, would be 92 days for three calendar months.
The collector of Delaware's calculation is certainly incorrect. I cannot be persuaded but that the exporters
George Armroyd and Co. aie legally entitled to the drawback in question, and I respectfully request you will be
ileasi (1 to lay this statement before G. Duvall, Esq. Comptroller of the Treasury, who, I trust, will, under the pecu-
.iar circumstances of the case, and giving the law a liberal constructi(m,be induced toadmit the claim, and direct
payment thereof, by the collector of uie district of Delaware.
Respectfully, I am, sir, your obedient servant,
JOHN GRAFF.
John Steele, Esq. Collector of the district of Philadelphia.
Months.
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1810.1 THE MINT.
409
llth Congress.] ^^^ 3I7_ [2d Session.
REMISSION OF FORFEITURE.
COMMUNICATED TO THK HOl'SE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 21, 1810.
Mr. Newton, from the Conimittee of Coniinerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred tlie petition of William
V^ . ^\ eyniouth, of tiie city of Richmond, in the State of Virginia, made tlie following report:
The petitioner states that, on or about the year 1803, Mis. Lucy Redford, widow and Executrix of James Red-
ford, deceased, of Henrico county, in the State of Virginia, authorized the petitioner to apprehend a negio man.
named Oliver, belonging to the estate of the said James Redford. deceased, and who was supposed to be livino- iri
New York. The petitioner states, that he found the said slave in New York, that he hail him apprehended, ^nd
proved, to the satistaction of Jacob I)elamonta°;nie, one of the justices of tlie police office, in tlie said city of 'New
York, that Oliver was a fugitive slave, on which he was committed to the custody of the keeper ol bridewell: (hat.
on or about the 3d of March. 1809, the said slave was delivered to him, to be removed to his ovvner. resi(liii" in
Virginia aforesaid. The petitioner further states, that, at the time last mentioned, he was master of theschoorier
Weymouth, bound from New York to Richmond, and that he took the slave on board, for the purpose aforemen-
tioned, and set sail for Richmond; but that, before he cleared the harbor of New York, two persons came on board •
one of which was a deputy slierift; and. by force or virtue of a real or pretended autliority, took the saiil slave from
the vessel, and carried him back to the city.
The petitioner further states, that he has been arrested, at the suit of the United States, and one Isaac Sherman.
in an action of debt for the penalty of one thousand dollars, for not having, previous to the departure of the schooner
from the port of New York, made out and subscribed duplicate manifests of having such slave on board, accordin<'
to the directions of the ninth section of the act, entitled " An act to prohibit the importation of slaves into anv port
or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, from and after the first day of January, in the year 1808."
The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures do not hesitate to decide in favor of the petitioner. It is a „_„^
clearly made out, and is in every respect entitled to the same relief which was granted to Levin Jones, this sessFon
of Congress. As the cases are similar in principle, though differing in circumstances, the committee beg leave to
refer to the report made in tavor of Levin Jones, and solicit that it may be taken as part of this report.*
The committee recommend the adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved. That leave be given to report a bill for the relief of William W. Weymouth.
•See No. 310.
llth CoNC-nEss-l No. 318. [2d S
ESSION.
MINT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 16, 1810.
Treasury Department, March 15. 1810.
I have the iioiuir to transmit, herewith, a letter from the Comptioller of the Treasury, accompanied with sundry
statements, which have been prepared in obedience to the act, entitled "An act establishing the mint, and regulat-
ing the coins of the United States." passed on the 2d ot April, 1793.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir. your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Treasury Department. Comptroller's Office, March 14, 1810.
Sir:
The statements herewith, marked A, B, and C, have been prepared pursuant to the seventh section of an act
of Congress, passed 2d of April, 1792, entitled "' An act establishing a miiit, and regulating the coins of the United
States.'" They contain all the information relative to the transactions of the mint, which the settlements made at
the treasury enable me to give.
I have the honor to be. sir. with great respect, your obedient servant.
G. DUVALL.
Albert Gallatin. Esq.
410
FINANCE.
[1810.
Statement exhibiting the balance of Gold and Silver remaining in the hands of the officers of the Mint on the Z\st
December, 1808; the amount of deposites from 1st January to 3\st December, 1809; the different species of Coins
made and paid on account of deposites; allowance for tvastage, and the bcdance remaining in the hands of the
officers of the Mint, on the said 31s/ December, 1809; to be accounted for on a future settlement.
Ounces. Dwt.
Gr.
Dollars. Cts. M.
Balance of gold bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the officers of the
mint December 31, 1808, -------
Gold bullion deposited from 1st January to 31st December. 1809,
124
12,149
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10
18
12
2,209
215,991
86
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5
5
12,273
18
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218,201
32
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Amount paid for deposites of gold from the 1st Januaiy to the 31st Decem-
ber, 1809,
Add gold coins in the hands of the treasurer of the mint, 31st December,
1809, ---------
9,527
2,712
34
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09
02
21
06
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171,417
21,576
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71
5
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Deduct this sum, being a balance of gold coins in the Bank of the United
States on 31st December, 1808,
192,993
23,618
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169,375
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Gold coins made at the mint from 1st January to 31st December, 1809, viz:
Half eagles, 33,875. Weight and value, . - - -
Gold bullion in the hands of the officers ot the mmt on 31st December, 1809,
Profit and loss for this sum, allowed for wastage in the coinage of gold in
the year 1809, --------
169,375
48,219
606
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99
33
0
0
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As above.
12,273
18
06
218,201
32
0
Balance of silver bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the officers of the
mint on 31st December, 1808, .....'.
Silver bullion deposited from 1st January to 31st December, 1809, -
192,023
473,891
15
02
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221,565
546,797
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665.914
17
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768.362
36
5
Amount paid for deposites of silver from 1st January to 31st December, 1809,
Add silver coins in the hands of the treasurer of the mint on the 31st De-
cember, 1809, -..-.--.
613,054
50,762
2,097
04
17
15
00
23
07
692,089
26,978
40
50
5
0
Deduct this sum, being a balance of silver coins in the Bank of the United
States on 31st December, 1808, ------
719,067
11,691
90
90
5
5
707,376
00
0
Silver coins made at the mint from 1st January to 31st December, 1809,
viz: Half dollars, 1,405,810. Dimes, 44,710. Weight and value.
Silver bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on the 31st December,
1809, - .• -. -
Profit and loss for this sum, allowed for wastage in the coinage of silver in
the year 1809, ...----.
707,376
58,565
2,420
00
87
49
0
0
5
As above,
665,914
17
06
768,362
36
5
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ANDREW ROSS, Clerk.
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Summary statement exhibiting the value of coins made at the mint; the amount of disbursements on account of the
establishment; the amount allowed for ivastage; the amount retained ofdeposites; and the amount gained on the
coinage of copper, from the commencement of the institution to the. Slst December, 1809.
Value oi'gold, silver, and copper coins made at the mint, to Slst December, 1808,
Do. of gold coins made from 1st January, to Slst December, per account herewith,
marked A, - - - - "t.", 'j"
Do. of silver coins made fnmi 1st January to Slst December, per said account.
herewith, - - - - - "r.', ' ","
Do. of copper coins made from 1st January to Slst December, per account here-
with, marked B, -----■-■-
Total value of gold, silver, and copper coins,
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to the Slst December, 1808,
per account rendered, - - - - '. '
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From the above deduct amount of wastage on gold and silver to the same
period, viz. - - - . - - - $28,572 28.5
To the above add the amount retained from deposites, - - S,745 50
Add amount disbursed, on account of the establishment, from the 1st Januaiy to
Slst December, 1809, - - ..---.
Add, also, amount of wastage on gold and silver to the Slst December, 1808,
Do. from 1st January to Slst December, 1809,
From the above deduct the amount retained from deposites, to Slst Decem-
ber, 1808, ------- $3,745 50
Also, amount retained from 1st January to Slst December, 1809, - 126 SS.5
Deduct amount gained on the coinage of copper, from the commencement of the
institution to the Slst December, 1809. per statement herewith, marked B,
Nett amount chargeable to the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, from the com-
mencement of the institution to the Slit December, 1809, mduding the cost of
lots, buildings, machinery, &c. - - - - - - -
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$169,375 00
707,376 00
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328,809 10.5
34,705 79
363,514 89.5
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28,573 28.5
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3,871 83.5
884,887 18
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20,998 91
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387,414 29.5
37,331 52.5
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Comptroller's Office, March 3, 1810.
ANDREW ROSS, Clerk.
11th COKGRESS.]
No. 319.
[2d Session.
LOANS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON IMPORTS.
COMMUNICAIED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 21, 1810.
January 8th, 1810.
Sir:
Having stated, in your several reports, that loans would constitute the principal resource of the United States
for defraying extraordinary expenses, the Committee of Ways and Means nave instructed me to request that you
will report your opinion as to the most eligible mode of obtaining money by loan; keening in view, both the facility
of borrowing sums, commensurate with tiie exigencies of the United States, and the ultimate extinguishment of the
debt contracted.
You have already given your opinion in favor of an increase of duties on importation. To what extent can this
be carried with safety? Can any other resources, except taxes and loans, be relied on, for immediate revenue?
I have the honor to be, with respect, your most obedient,
JOHN W. EPPES.
Albert Gallatin, Esq. Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, /e6rMo?'2/ 26, 1810.
Sir:
I have the honor to submit the loilowing observations in answer to the several objects of inquiry embraced by
your letter of the 8th ultimo. The amount of extraordinary expenses which may be authorized by Congress being
yet unascertained, it is not, even at this time, practicable to state, with precision, the sum which may be wanted on
loan for tlie service of this year. And, in relation to ensuing years, it would be premature to lay down any genera!
rules respecting the most eligible mode of borrowing sums of money, commensurate with the exigencies of the
United States in case of war. It is, therefore, tliought sufficient, for the present, to point out some of the most
obvious means of effecting loans generally, leaving it a subject of subsequent consideration to decide, according to
existing circumstances, on the most eligible mode, and on the arrangement of details.
18IG.] LOANS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON IMPORTS. 413
The inquiries of the Committee of Ways and Means apply to the three following points: 1st. What is the
most eligible mode of obtaining money by loan, keeping in view botii tiie facility of borrowing sums, commensurate
with the exigencies of the United States, and the ultimate extinguishment of the debt contracted.' 2dly. To \\hat
extent can an increase of duties on importation be carried with safety? .3dly. Can any other resources, besides
taxes and loans, be relied on for immediate revemie.-
I.OANS.
1st. The commissioners of the sinking fund will, out of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for
the payment of the debt, reimburse, in ISIO, the residue of tlie exchanged six per cent, stock, amounting to
$3,750,000, and in 1811, the whole of the converted six per cent, stock, amounting to $1,860,000 dollars. It is
probable tiiat tlie owners of those two species of stock would consent to re-loan the amount, provided it was made
irredeemable ibr a few years.
2d. It has already bceii stated, in the annual report of November 5th, 1807, referred to in that of this year,
■' tliat the several banks of the United States might hiid it convenient, as the iliminishetl connnerce of the country
might require less capital, to loan to Government a considerable portion of their capital stock, then computed at
about forty millions ot dollars." Such temporary loans can be obtained only to a limited amount, but they are
convenient in two respects: 1st. They do not diminish the facility of obtaining other loans from individuals, inas-
much as they do not increase the amount of stock at market. 2dly. Being redeemable at will, and in any sums
which may suit the convenience of Government, interest is paid only as long as the money is wanted; and the extin-
guishment of the debt contracted, is rendered more easy and certain.
3d. Loans may be obtained from individuals to an extent commensurate with the national capital, and limited
by the existing demand for that capital for private purposes. The terms must vary according to circumstances,
always giving the preference to the most simple form that can effect the object. A portion of tlie public lasids may,
perhaps, if necessary, either as a premium, or by giving an option to subscribers, be advantageously applied in facili
tating loans, or improving tiieir terms.
■1th. Treasury notes, bearing interest, and payable to order, one year after date, may be annually issued, to a
moderate amount, and be put in circulation, both through the medium of banks, and in payment of supplies. A
portion would be absorbed during the year by the payment of public lands and reveime bonds, and the redemption
of the residue be provided for by the loan of the ensuing year. This annual anticipation of the revenue, though
liable to abuse, may, if kept within strict bounds, facilitate both the collection of the revenue and the loans
themselves.
In relation to the extinguishment of the debt contracted, those wlio borrow can do nothing more than to provide
and pledge funds sufficient for that object, and to give such a form to the debt as may not impede its redemption.
To render it irretleemable for no longer lime than is necessaiy in order to obtain the money.: to make it reimbursa-
ble by instalments, at fixed periods; nevei' to create, for the sake of diminishingthe annual interest, a greater nominal
amount of stock than the sum actually borrowed; and above all, never to incur expenses which are not actually
necessary for the defence or welfare of the country; are principles essential for a natioi! w hich does not contemplate
a system of perpetual and increasing debt. But, (or its actual reimbursement, we must principally depend on the
return of pi-osperous circumstances, on the growing resources of the country, and on the wisilom of our successors.
The artificial provisions of a sinking fund may always be rendered inefficient by the necessities or extravagance of
Government. The real amount of a national debt cannot be diminished, unless the aggregate of revenue, includ-
ing the funils assigned to the sinking fund, and exclusively of new hians, exceeds the aggregate of expenditures,
other than those tor the payment of the principal ot the debt. Favorable circumstances, and arigid economy in the
current expenses, have enabled the United States to reimburse, during the last eight years, one half of the debt
created by the Revolutionary war, and during some of the ensuing years. Similar circumstances, and an adherence
TO the same principles, will be requisite to secure the actual reimbursement of the debt which it maj' now be neces-
sary to contiact. But, that Government will possess resources amply sufticient for that object, caimot be doubted.
The proceeds of the public lands wouUl, alone, slo\vly, perhaps, but certainly, extinguish a much gieaterdebt than
the United States liave it now in their power to create. Anil it is sufficiently ascertained that the national wealth of
the United States, and. therefore, the means of raising revenue, increase in a ratio still more rapid than their po-
pulation— a population which almost doubles every twenty years.
These considerations, connected with others, stated at large in the annual reports of November, 1807, and De-
cember, 1808, have produced a conviction that loans might, without ilanger, be resorted to as the principal resource
for supporting a war. Permit me, at the same time, to observe, that the su.ggestion has been confined to that ob-
ject alone, and that, excepting the case of war, either immediate or contemplated, it appeare consistent with sound
policy to raise, durmg the year, tlie meaiis of defraying all the national expenses, borrowing no larger sum than
the amount of principal of old debt paitl during the year. The propriety of providing, even in time of wr.r, a
revenue equal to the annual expenses on a peace establishment, the interest of the existing debt, and tiiat on the
loans whicli may be nilsed, has, also, been su,ggested in former reports.
IXCREASE OF DUTI?:S.
On that subject, but little can be added to the opinions expressed on former occasions. 1 still think that this
source of revenue is, in the United States, and at this time, the most productive, the easiest to collect, the least
burthensome to the great mass of the People; and that the duties on importation, generally, may, in case of war, be
doubled, without inconvenience o:- danger.
In time of peace, and particularly under existing circumstances, habits of smuggling might be promoted by so
great an increase. But the precise rate which may, with safety, be adopted, can only be a matter of opinion, to be
tested by experience. I would not hesitate, however, to mention an additional duty of five per cent, on merchan-
dise paying ad valorem duties, and an increase of 33j per cent, on the existing duties on all other articles, as
attended with very little danger, and preierable to any other new source of taxation. A renewal of the duty on salt,
which produced six hundred thousand dollars a year, may be exceptionable in other respects, but, on account of the
bulk ol the article, is liable to no objecti(Mi in tiie present view of the subject.
It was stated, in the annual, report of December last, that an increase oi' duties wiaild not, on account of the
terms of credit allowed for the payment of duties, supersede the necessity ol a loan for the service of this year. The
amount of that loan might, of course, be diminished, if no credit, or a credit ol'only sixty days, was allowed for the
payment of the proposed additional duties.
PUBLIC LANDS.
These constitute the only great national resource exclusively of loans and taxes. They have already Ijeen men-
tioned as forming a fund fi)r the ultimate extinguishment of the public debt; and the possibility of their being used as
a means of facilitating loans, has been suggested. A portion might also be usefully applied as a bounty to officers
and soldiers, whenever it may become necessary to raise a considerable force. But, as an object of immediate reve-
nue, I much doubt whether this can be materially increased without a radical change in the present system.
Not less than ten land oflices are now in full operation, offering a great choice of good lands, situated in vai-iti'.N
climates, and suited to the habits of the citizens of every portion of the Union. They are sold at the rate of two
dollars an acre, or rather at one dollar and sixty-four cents, if paid for at the time of purchase, and in tracts of one
hundred and sixty acres. As much is sold as there is actual demand for land in similar situations at that price. The
sales are, however, almost exclusively confined to those who are, or intend to become, actual settlers, and all the
money which can be raised by that description of purchasers, is annually paid to the United State*. In order to
increase immediately the amount of sales, a difterent capital from that which has heretofore been applied to that ob-
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414 FINANCE. [1810.
iect the canital of persons who will purchase for the purpose of selling again, with a profit, must be brought into
action But it is evident that no person will purchase lands, at the present price, as an object ot speculation, whilst
the United States continue to sell at the same price in small tracts. To effect the proposed object, it would be
necessiry not only to reduce the price, but to make a difference between that of lands sold in large tracts, and that
asked for small tracts, sufficient to encourage purchases on an extensive scale. That alteration miglit produce an
•idditionai revenue, but appears to me extremely injurious in other respects. The present system of sales has been
tried and answers the expectations of the Legislature. A gradual increase must, notwithstanding some temporary
fluctuations, necessarily take place. On that I would rely : nor would I venture to suggest any other change than
that already proposed on a former occasion — a moderate and general reduction of prices, discontinuing, at the same
time all sales on credit, but continuing to sell, at the same rate, large or small tracts of land.
I have the lionor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant, ^^,„^ ^ . r r . ^.th^t
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. John W. Eppes, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
Extract from the Annual lieport of the Secretary qf the Treasury, dated November G, 1807.
" It will be sufficient to state. 1st. That it appears necessary to provide a revenue at least equal to the annual
expenses .,n a peace establishment, the interest of the existing debt, and the interest on the loans which may be
raised -^d That those expenses, together witii the interest ol the debt, will, after the year 18CS, amount to a sum
less than seven millions of dollars, ancl, therefore, that, if the present revenue, of fourteen millions five hundred thou-
sand dollars, shall not be diminished more than one half by a war, it will still be adequate to that object, leaving only
the interest of war loans to be provided for. . i. .u r i <■ i r • *i
Whether taxes should be raised to a greater amount, or loans be altogether relied on, for defraying the expenses
of a war, is tiie next subject of consideration. -• ^ , a- . i , • r • i . r .i
Taxes are paid by the great mass of the citizens, and immediately artect almost every individual of the commu-
nity loans are supplied by capitals previously accumulated by a few indiriduals. In acountry where the resources
of individuals are not generally and materially affected by the war, it is practicable and wise to raise by taxes the
greater part at least of the annual supplies. The credit of a nation may, also, from various circumstances, be, at
times, so far impaired, as to leave no resource but taxation. In both respects, the situation ot the United States i»
" '\^nia'ritime war will, in the United States, generally and deeply affect, whilst it continues, the resources of
individual: as not only commercial profits will be curtailed, but principally because a great portion of the surplus
of at^ricultural produce necessarily requires a foreign market. The reduced price of the principal articles exported
froiifthe United States will operate more heavily than any contemplated tax. And. without inquiring whether a
similar cause may not still more deeply and permanently affect a nation at war with the United States, it seems to
follow that so far as relates to America, the losses and privations, caused by the war, should not be aggravated by
taxes "beyond what is strictly necessary. An addition to the debt is doubtless an evil: but experience having now
shown with what rapid progress the revenue of the Union increases in time of peace, with what facility the debt,
formerly ciintracted, has, in a few years, been reduced, a hope may confidently be entertained that all the evils of
the w-ii- will be temporary, and easily repaired; and that the return of peace will, without any effort, afford ample
resources for reimbursing whatever may have been borrowed during the war
The credit of the United States is also unimpaired, either at home or abroad: and it is believed that loans, to a
rpason'ihle amount, may be obtained on eligible terms. Measures have been taken to ascertain to what extent this
It mi-'ht be premature to enter into a particular detail of the several branches ot revenue, which may be selected,
in order 1o provide for the interest of war loans, and to cover deficiencies in case the existing revenue should fall
below seven millions of dollars. A general enumeration seems at present sufficient.
1 Not only the duty on salt and the Mediterranean duties may be immediately revived, but the duties on impor-
tation generally may. in case of war. be considerably increased, perhaps doubled, with less inconvenience than would
irise from any other mode of taxation. Without resorting to the example of other nations, experience has proven
that this source of revenue is. in the United States, the most productive, the easiest to collect, and the least burthen-
«ome to tiie "reat mass of the people. In time of war, the danger of smuggling is diminished; the scarcity of foreign
articles prevents the duty ever falling on the importer; the consumers are precisely those members of the commu-
nity who are best able to pay the duty; and the increase of domestic manufactures, which may be indirectly affected,
is, in itself, a desirable object. . - r n -j * -e a .
" Indirect taxes, however ineligible, will, doubtless, be cheerfully paid as war taxes, if necessary. Several
mcdificaticms of the system formerly adopted might, however, be introduced, both in order to diminish some of the
inconveniences which were experienced, and, particularly, to ensure the collection of the duties.
3 Direct taxes are liable to a particular objection, arising from the unavoidable inequality produced by the
ffpne'ral rule of the constitution. Whatever difference may exist between the relative wealth, and consequent
ability of paying, of the several States, still the tax must necessarily be raised in proportion to their relative popu-
lation Should it. however, become necessary to resort to that resource, it is believed that a tax raised upon that
snecies of property in each State, which, by the State laws, is liable to taxation, as had originally been contemplate.l
by Congress, would be preferable to a general assessment, laid uniformly on the same species of property in all the
States, as was ultimately adopted."
Extract from the Annual Report of the Secretary of the Treasury, of December lOth, 1808.
"It is certainly only with a view to war. either immediate or contemplated, that it will become necessary to
rp^ort atleasttoany considerable extent, to extraordinary sources of supply. ^. , . , ^ ,•/•.,. .
I ecitinrite resources can be derived only from loans or taxes; and the reasons which induce a belief that loans
•hnnUrbe principally relied on, in case of war. were stated in the annual report of last year. That opinion has
uZn corroborated by every subsequent view which has been taken of the subject, as well as by the present situation
nf the country The embargo has brought into, and kept in the United States, almost all the floating property ot
thp nition 'Vnd whilst the depreciated value of domestic products increases the difficulty of raising a considerable
rPvpTi'iie bv internal taxes, at no former time has there been so much specie, so much redundant unemployed capital,
•n flip country The high price of public stocks, and indeed of all species of stocks, the reduction of the public
IpM the unimpaired cre'dit of the General Government, and the large amount of existing bank stock in the United
'it!,t<% leave no doubt of the practicability of obtaining the necessary loans on reasonable terms.
" The •Geographical situation of the United States, their history since the Revolution, and, above all, present events,
..pmT.vp evet-v apprehension of frequent wars. It may, therefore, be confidently expected, that a revenue derived
Inlp v from duties on importations, though necessarily impaired by war, wil always be amply sufficient, during
lon°^ intervals of peace, not only to defray current expenses, but also to reimburse the debt contracted during tlie
few perio s o vvau^^ either direct or indirect, are therefore contemplated, even in the case of hostilities carried on
asainst the two great belligerent Powers. Exclusively of the authority which must, from time to time, be given to
1810.] BALANCES AND UNSETTLED ACCOUNTS. 4I5
borrow the sums required, (always providing; for the n-iml>urseiin"nt of such loans williin limited jieriods) and of '^
due economy in the several branches of expendidiie, n.ilhing moie appears necessary than such modifications, and
increase ot the duties on importati(ms, as are naturally suggested by existing circumstances.
Although importations have already considerably diminished, and may, under the system now in force, shortly
be altogether discontinued, no reasonable objection is perceived against an incr^'ase of duties (>n such as may still
take place.
Had the duties been doubled on the 1st of .laimary, 1808, as was then suggosled, in case of war. (he receipts into
the treasury, during that and the ensuing year, would have been increased'irine or ten millions of dollars. Those
articles, of most universal consumjition, on which an increase of duty would be inconvenient, are generally either free
of dufy, or abundant; it is therefore proposed, that iu)t oidy the Mediterranean duties, which will expire on the
first day of January next, should be continued, but that all tlie existing duties should be doubled on importations
subsequent to that day."
llth^ONGRESS.] No. 320. [2dSKSSI0N.
BALANCES AND UNSETTLED ACCOUNTS.
COMMUNICATED TO THK HOUSE OF REPRESKNTATiVES, MARCH S3, 1810.
Mr. QuiNCY made the following report:
The Committee to whom was referred the report of the Comptroller of the Treasury, transmitting a Htat(^nient of
the unsettled accounts of the Treasury, War, and Navy Departments, in conformity with the act passed the 3d of
March, 1809, have taken that subject into their consideration, and have deer.ied it their duty particularly to inquire
into the actual state of those balances, which, by that report, appear of great nominal amount, and of which no account
had been reiidered, notwithstanding a considerable length of time had, in many cases, elapsed, since the termination
of those services, on which the public moneys had been originally advanced. It appeared to your committee due,
both to the individuals chargeil with those balances and to the public, that all the knowledge j)0ssessed by the olFi-
cers of the treasury, tending to reduce the amount of those nominal balances, should be asxertained and communi-
cated, to the endth:it, on the onahand, injurious suspicions should not b-i allowed to circulate under the sanction
of a treasury statement; and, on the other, that real (lelinquency should not remain concealed, or find countenance
in the number and greatness of these unsettled balances. Your committee, tiierefore, addressed a letter to the
Comptroller of the Treasury, containing a list of the names of all those individuals who appeared, from his report, to
have "rendered no account," and whose accounts, from the greatness of the balances stated, required, in the opin-
ion of the committee, a more distinct elucidation, and requested, in relation to these accounts, a particular statement
of all credits, vvhich, either from informal evidence, or ii-om the operation of the laws relative to appropriation and ex-
penditure, or from known services rendered, were, within the knowledge of the officers of the treasury, just and
certain offsets against tlie nominal balance stated, in his report, as due from each individual. The letters marked A
and B, annexed to this report, contain the information requested from the Comptroller of the Tieasury, and com-
press, as far as the knowledge of the officers of the treasury authorizes, the sphere of apparent delinquency of each
of those individuals.
The greatness of these nominal balances, and the length of time which had been permitted to elapse, witli respect
to some of them, without account rendei-ed or demanded, indicateil, in the opinion of your committee, a state of ac-
countability for public moneys, not sufficiently safe for the public, nor just to individuals. The laws. also, relative
to this subject, appeared to them, upon examination, susceptible of amendment. They establish no iixed periods,
wilhiti which receivers of public moneys shall account with, the treasury. They leave th.e tisue of calling receivers
of public moneys to account wholly to the discretion of the Comptroller of the Treasury. They require, in order to
charge the debtor with costs, a previous notice from the Conifitroller, which protracts and embairasses the enforcing
adjustment of accounts. Tiie tendency of these defects in the law has been to render receivers of public moneys
tiegligent in rendering their accounts, and to expose the officers of the treasury to inconvenience in c<>!npelling set-
tlement. By entrusting so wide and general a aiscretion to those officers, there is thrown upcm (hem an unneces-
sary and inexpedient responsibility. With respect to receivers of public moneys, in foreign countries, the effect
has often been to procrastinate anj' settlement of their account until their retuin to the United States; when, from
the length of time which has intervened, and the difficulty of rectifying mistakes or d.^ficiencies in vouchers, at a
tlistance from the [)lace where expenditure was incurred, an expeditious and satisfactory atljustment is almost al-
ways difficult, and sometimes impracticable. Your committee, therefore, addressed a letter to the Secrelaiy of the
'JVeasury, making inquiry whether, in his opinion, the provisi(msof the law, relative to the accountability of the
agents and receiversof public moneys, both at home and in fi)reigi! countries, were as complete as the public good re-
quires, or as the nature of each particular service will permit, and requesting that, if the present system, in his opin-
ion, was susceptible of any practical amendment, so as to ensure a more reguhir and punctualadjustment of tlie
public accounts, that he would lurnish your committee with a statement of such as he thought advisable- The
letters marked C and !), annexed to this report, ctuitain the reply of the Secretary of the Treasury to that letter. In
conformity with the principles recommencied by him and the Comptroller, your Committee have prepared a bill,
v.hich accompanies this report, and which they ask leave to present for the consideration of the House
A.
Treasury Decartment, Complroller'S OJfice, Febritury '2ft, !S10
Sir: "
On the receipt of your letter, of the :25th ultimo, application was immediately made to the Department of
State, for the information required by the committee. This information is communicatejl by a letter, dated yester-
day, from the head of that Department. Hence the cause of the delay which has taken place.
The report which I had the honor to submit to the House of Representatives, at an early period of the session, in
obedience to the second section of the act of the third of March, eighteen hundred and nine, entitled " An act further
to amend the several acts forthee.^tablishmentand regulation of tlie Treasury, War, and Navy Departments," con-
tained all th.e information which the Treasury Department afforded. To prevent improper and unfavorable im-
pressions, I thought it necessary to observe, that "some of the balances standing on tiie books of the treasury, al-
though nominally large, will, without doubt, be greatly lessened, if not wholly extinguished, when a settlement:
shall take place, particularly those against foreign ministers and agents: the advances having been m:ide on account
of salary and other official expenditures." Any further remark was deemed unnecessary.
The information received from the Department of State, enables me to be mure particular with respect to those
persons, a list of whose names is contained in your letter j that is to say:
416 • ' "■ > ' ' FINANCE. [1810.
Nominal balance .
James Monroe, - - - - - - - - - $81,555 63
Charles Pinckiiey, ----..-. 66,117 84
William Piiikney (as minister plenipotentiary) _ . . . . 42,117 78
William Smith, -----.--. 34,964 69
Joseph Donaldson, jr. -----.-- 490,139 55
Christopher Gore, -.--.... 53,2-22 22
♦Christopher Gore and Wm. Pinkney, --.... 40,94359
William Pinkiiey (as commissioner) - - - - - - - 55,646 41
Samuel Sitgreaves, -------. 15,247 20
On the settlement of the accounts of Mr. Monroe, he will be credited with his salary, viz: nine thousand dollars
per annum, from the 12th of January, 1803, to the 15th November, 1807; an outfit equal to a year's salary; and a
quarter's salary for the expenses of returning home. He will also be entitled to credit for a salary of one thousand
three hundred and fifty dollars per annum, paid to tlie Secretary of Legation, during the period of service. Also,
for contingent expenditures, such as postages, couriers, &c. usually allowed in similar cases.
Mr. Charles Pinckney will be credited with the same amount for outfit, and for salary from the 10th of July,
1801, to the 2d October, 1805, and a quarter's salary for the expenses of returning. Also, with one thousand three
hundred and fifty dollars per annum to a Secretary of Legation, during his term of service, and for the usual contin-
gent expenditures.
Simdar allowances will be passed to tJie credit of Mr. William Pinkney, when his account as minister plenipo-
tentiary shall be rendered, after the termination of his mission.
Mr. Smith's mission, as minister plenipotentiary at Lisbon, commenced on the 18th of July, 1797, and ceased on
the 9th of September, 1801. He will be entitled to similar credits.
Mr. Gore's account as a commissioner, under the 7th article of the treaty of 19th November, 1794, has since
been settled, and the balance due from him to the United States is ascertained to be $900 69.
Mr. William Pinkney, as a commissioner, under the same treaty, will be entitled, on the settlement of ids ac-
count, to credit for salary, from the 17th of May, 1796, to the 23d day of February, 1804, and for a quarter's salary
for the expense of returning. The salary fixed by law is $6,667 50 per annum.
Mr. Sitgreaves was a commissioner under the 6th article of the same treaty. His compensation commenced on
the 20th of November, 1798, and ceased on his return from London, which was, as stated in his letter, in June,
1801. The salaiy fixed by law. is four thousand four hundred and forty-five dollars per annum. This Board ceased
to act on 31st July, 1799; but it was the intention of the then President, that his salary should be continued until his
return from London, whither he had been sent on the business of the Board. This intention appears in a letter from
the Secretary of State, to Rufus King, Esq. of the 8th of February, 1800, an extract of which is liere given: " I give
Mr. Sitgreaves a letter, desiring him to draw on you for his expenses, which are to be defrayed by the United States.
He will, besides, receive /jerf, his salary as a commissioner under the 6th article of the British treaty." Under
this authority, Mr. Sitgreaves conceives that he is not liable to account. In his letter to me, he observes,
" It must be obvious that such an arrangement excluded all idea of accountability; and that, from the nature of the
case, it would be impossible, or, if possible, could not have been expected, that I should keep or render an account
or vouchers for the numberless items of detail which enter into the expenses of a gentleman abroad." My view of
the circumstances of this case, however, being difterent from that of Mr. Sitgreaves, I shall persist in requiring an
account from him.
Mr. Donaldson was appointed consul of the United States, at Tripoli and Tunis, on the 28th of March, 1795,
and on the 10th of July, 1797, he was superseded, in both appointments, by Mr. Calhcart, at the former place, and by
Mr. Eaton at the latter- These gentlemen, however, did not sail from the United States until December of the
following year.
Mr. Donaldson was also employed in ascertaining and agreeing upon the provisional or preliminaiy articles of a
treaty with Algiers; and he was authorized, under the directions and instructions of Colonel Humphreys, to cause
the money appropriated by law for that purpose, to be paid at Algiers, in the manner to be agreed upon. Mr. Don-
aldson, while employed in these agencies, was allowed his expenses, and one hundred dollars per month. After he
was established as consul, he was entitled only to the salarj^ limited by law. I have no inibrmation as to the pre-
cise time when his consulate ceased, nor has any account of the money paid by him, under the treaty with the re-
gency of Algiers, been rendered.
The amount standing to thedebit of Mr. Donaldson, was ascertained upon the settlement of the accounts of bank-
ers and other foreign agents, as particularized below.
Thomas Pinckney, - - - - --,- - $444 44
Richard O'Brien, - - - - - - - - - 2,000 00
J. and F. Baring & Co. ---..-.. 186,40593
J. Bulkeley &Son, - - - - - - ■ - 614 27
Parish & Co. -.-.-.--- 75,674 'Ji
H. and A. Fonnereau, --...-.. 140,000 00
J. Dohrman &Co. --..-...- 85,00000
490,139 55
The foregoing accounts, except the two first, were settled in the m(mth of August last.
The correspondence with foreign ministers and agents, during their residence abroad, is with the Department of
State. Upon their return to the United States, their accounts are usually rendered to that Department, and from
thence transmitted to the Treasury Department. Where a balance appears against a foreign minister or agent,
upon the books of the treasury, he is called upon by the Comptroller, to render his accounts. There is no tixed
period for tiie performance of this duty. In the exercise of his discretion, the officer must be governed by a know-
ledge of the character and circumstances of the agent, the nature of his service, and the probability of the result of
an adjustment of his accounts. With resjject to the practice which has obtained in such cases, it is scarcely neces-
sary to add to what has been premised. A letter from this office, dated 27th of September, 1803, to Colonel
Humphreys, attbrds, I believe, the first instance of a call on a minister of the United States, to render his accounts.
A few settled promptly; and an adjustment of the accounts of others, after they were rendered, were unavoidably
postponed, for want ot the requisite vouchers.
An abstract of the proceedings of the board of commissioners under the 7th article of the treaty of 1794 has been
received iVom the Department o! State. By this abstract, it appears that the expenses of the Board, including the
salary of the fifth commissioner, amounted to £21,802 17 6 sterling, which sum, at the rate of $4 44, to the pound
sterling, is equal to $96,804 76.5. The abstract does not show what part of this account was paid by the commis-
sioners of the United States. It appears, however, that, upon a final aiijustment of the accounts of the Board, in Lon-
don, on the 23d of February, 1804, there remained a surplus of ii526 4 9, to be returned to the Government of the
United States.
I have the honor to be, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant,
G. DUVALL.
JosiAH QuiiicY, Esq.
•In the scliedule accompanying^ the report, as prepai-ed by the Register of the Treasury, Christopher Gore and others.
1810.] BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. 4J7
Sir:
B.
Treasury DEPARrMKNT, ComptToller'' s Office, March 9, 1810.
Since my letter of tlie 27th ultimo to you, Mr. Gore has remitted the balance due from him to the United
States. His account is closed on the books ot the treasury. ^^-iiaiu
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
G. DUVALU.
JosiAH QuiNov, Esq. Chairman, «5'
c.
Sir:
C.
Treasury Department, March 14, 1810.
I communicated your letter, of 3d ultimo, to the Comptroller of the Ti-easury, with a request that he woiilrl
state those amendments to existing laws, which, in his opinion, would ensure a more regular and nuncfuil 'idiiist
ment ol the accounts ot public agents and other receivers of public moneys. I now have the hoi or to trinsnVf hi ■
answer, to which I have nothing to add beyond what I had verbally suggested, vi/.: An express piovision' directiiiff
all public agents, or other receivers ot public moneys, to render quarterly accounts, if residin" within the United
States, and at least annually, it abroad. In case of failure, the Comptroller should be authorized"' for the reasons hi
states, to institute suit, without being obliged to give the notice now required by law. '
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
„ T n ni ■ t ■ n ALBERT GALLATIN.
lion. JosiAH (^uiNCY, Chairman ^-c. m Congress.
D.
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, March 7 1810
Sir: *
I have had under consideration that part of your letter of the 6tli ultimo, rcquestint^ my opinion with resnect
to any improvement which may be made in tlie present system regulating the settlement of accounts and colh'cfion
of the balances due to the Lmited States.
The system appears to me to be susceptible of amendment. The acts which at present exist, and prescribe the
rules to be observed, in recovering debts due to the United States, are,
1st. An act for the more eftectual recovery of debts due from individuals to the United States passed on the Sd
day ot March, 1795: and ' ^
2d. An act to provide more effectually for the settlement of accounts between the United States and receivers of
public money, passed on the 3d oi March, 1797.
The first of those acts, in prescribing the preliminaries to a suit, in order to charge the debtor with the costs is
too circuitous and dilatory in its provisions. Letters by mail are subject to casualties, and the delay or mistake oVa
day Irustrates the whole proceeding. I think it would be sufficient, after a debtor had refused to render his accounts
atthe period required by law, to fix a stated period, say three months, beyond which he should not be induced and
if his accounts should nut be rendered in that time, he should be liable to pay costs, in case of suit which u should
be the duty ot the Comptroller to order, after the expiration of three months. '
It should also be made the duty of the accountants of the War and Navy Departments, in all cases where per-
sons entrusted with the expenditure of public money should die, resign, or otherwise cease to be employed to make
forthwith, a separate report, in each case, to the accounting officers of the treasury, in order that a suit mi'^htbe di'
rected for the recovery of the balance, after adjustment. If this be prescribed by law as a duty, it would produce a
more ready compliance than instructions to the same ett(?ct, from this Department.
The great object to be obtained is to prescribe regulations which will coerce public debtors to render their ac-
counts regularly, at stated periods. After they are rendered, there is seldom any difHculty in adjusting them
The accounts of all foreign ministers, and other agents, should be rendered to the Department of State and from
thence should be transmitted, without delay, to this Department, for settlement. '
All which is respectfully submitted.
I havethehonor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
. ,, ^ G. DUVALL.
Albert Gai.i.atix, hsq.
llUiCoNGaF.ss.] No. 321. [2d Session.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
communicated to the senate, on the Ith of APRIL, 1810.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the resolution of the Senate, of the second instant, respectfully
reports: ? - j
That the statement annexed to the report made to the Senate, on the second day of March, 1809, contained all
the dividends made by the Bank of tlie United States, from its establishment to the date of the report, as stated to
the treasury by the bank.
That tlie annexed table, A, being a transcript of the abovementioned statement, with the atldifion of the dividends
made on the first day of July, 1809, and on the first day of January last, embraces not only theordinarv semi-annual
dividends of four per cent, but also all the extra dividends which are within the knowledge of this Department and
which, it is believed, have ever been made by the bank; making, in the whole, an averrge of sy '
last
tate,
esta
by .... . . ...„.
ally lost; and the residue ot which, it any, will be applicable to another extra dividend.
That the nominal profit resulting to tlie bank, from each of its offices of discount and deposite, could not be ascer-
tained without an investigation of all the weekly returns made to this Dei)artment: and that there are no returns
from which the actual loss sustained by each office can be known.
But that the statement B shows the permanent capital given to each office of discount and deposite; the ba-
lance due in account current by the offices, to the bank, (exclusive and in addition to the said permanent capital) on
the 27th day of March last; the amount of the notes actually discounted and due to the bank by the last returns
418^
FINANCE.
[1810.
specifyin? the amount discounted at Philadelphia, and at each office, respectively, and an estiniate of the gross
amount of the annual expenses and losses of the bank, including its several offices; by which it appears that the
annual expenses, being about $125,000 a year, the ascertained losses must, in the whole, have amounted to about
$35,000 a year. ^ , ■ ,
All which IS respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, ./?priZ 3*:/, 1810. ^ _, ...
A*'
Dividends on United States^ Bank Slock.
Notes. — (a.) Dividends falling short of the rate of 8 per cent, per annum.
(b.) Including extra dividends. ,., ,. . . , ,,
b:
1
No.
1
Rate per
No.
Rate per
cent.
\
cent.
1
July,
1792
4
19
July,
1801
4
2
January,
1793
4
20
January,
1802
iUb.)
3
July,
Hia.)
21
July,
lb
iHb.)
4
January,
1794
3K«-)
22
January,
1803
4i ib.)
5
July,
4
23
July,
fcfc
4
6
January,
1795
4
24
January,
1804
41 ib.)
7
July,
4
25
July,
*(
4
8
January,
179G
4
26
January,
1805
4
9
July,
4
27
July,
kb
4
10
January,
1797
4
28
January,
1806
4
11
July,
4
29
July,
• (
4
12
January,
1798
5 ib.)
30
January,
1807
6 (6.)
13
July,
4
31
July,
4
14
January,
1799
4
32
January,
1808
4
15
July,
4
33
July,
i»i
4
16
January,
1800
4
34
January,
1809
4
17
July,
(<
4
35
July,
bfc
4
18
January,
1801
6 ib.)
1 36
1
January,
1810
4
Statement of the capital of the several Branches, and of the Bank of the United Stales, and of the amount of dis-
counts., by the last received returns.
';..•,. . ; . :, ■(.-■■ .:i--'
Capital.
AmoUAl of notes dis-
counted.
Boston, . . - -
$700,000
$998,859
New York,
1,800,000
4,175,874
Baltimore, ... -
600,000
1,349,550
■,..■. . -. -•
Washington, - . - ..
200,000
485,285
i. .1..
Norfolk, - - . -
600,000
880,170
Charleston, . . . .
600,000
1,409,916
Savannah, . . - -
500,000
1,054.113
New Orleans, - - - -
300,000
611,517
5,300,000
rBalance due the Bank in account
Philadelphia, < current by the offices. $750,000
C Capital reserved, 3,950,000
4,700,000
4,572,586
\
$10,000,000
15,537,870
\'.i : '■i,",''i' ' >T-;-;;i:
. i .o;i'ji
1,411,627
Funded debt.
,)i' ; c't' ' .' - ' ■ . ..-,.1. . ,j')
$16,949,497
Estimate of the expenses and losses of the Bank.
.1
Six per cent, on $17,000,000, estimated, as per above, as the amount usually loaned on interest, is,
per annum, ---------
Dividends of 8^ per cent, a year on $10,000,000, actually paid to the stockholders, is,
per annum, -------- $836,111
Undivided surplus on 1st January, 1810, $409,410, divided by 18 years, would be
equal to an annual dividend of - - - - - - 22,745
Leaving, for the estimated annual am.ount of expenses and losses, - - 161,144
$1,020,000
$1,020,000
tii
ii'.t or
n\ jIhjx'
:'> biUl h')iinn):-.'-iU
1810.] REMISSION OF PENALTIES. 419
llth Congress.] ]Vo. 322. [2d Session.
REMISSION OF PENALTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATIVES, APRIL 7, 1810.
Mr. Newtov, from the ("ommiftee of Coiumerce and Manufactures, Ui whom was rcforrod the petitions of Hugh
Smith, Philip and Nicholas Rogers, Jun. John P. White, and William A. Caldwell. William Gaston, James
Jones, and James Hathaway, made the following report:
Hugh Smith, a merchant of Alexandria. Histrict of Columbia, states that, on tlie 13th of August, 1808, he became
bound with McClanahan. in a bond to the United States, in the penalty of sixteen thousand six hundred and ninety-
six dollars, conditioned that Andrew Stewart, master of the 15rig Catharine, should not, in transporting a cargo of
flour to Boston, violate the embargo laws. The petitioner is a glass and china merchant, no otherwise engaged in
navigation than barely to import such articles as above stated; and in a few instances, to ship tobacco on commis-
sion. During the ojjeration of the embargo, he made no shipments, either directly or indirectly.
His acquamtance with McClanahan was in consequence of an intimacy between their wives, previous to mar-
riage; McClanahan, at the time the petitioner became his security, bore a gdixl character.
The petitioner being sick, and confined to his house, did not learn, until a considerable time after signing the
bond, that a few persons who attended to the manner of shipping the cargo, and the supply of provisions, and water
taken on board the Brig Catharine, suspected the honesty and fair intentions of McClanahan.
Capt. Stewart, instead of going to Boston, went to Barbadoes. at which island he arrived, as the petitioner has
every reason to believe, with the connivance of McClanahan, on the 15th November, 1S08.
As soon as the petitioner was informed of this last fact, he wrote to the Secretary of the Treasury, stating the
fiicts to him. The Secretary of the Treasury, in his own hand writing, makes the following note on the back of tlie .
petition. " I have no doubt of the innocence of the petitioner. The District Attorney of Vnginia has been instructed
to prosecute McClanahan, but he is not supposed to be able to pay the penalty. It is true, as stated by the peti-
tioner, that he gave the first information to this Department, and wrote the several letters mentioned in the petition."
The petitioner, on the 31st of March, 1810, presented to the House a copy of the certificate, signed by James
Sullivan, Governor of Massachusetts, addressed to the collector of the port of Alexandria, in the District of Colum-
bia, certifying that 1400 barrels of fiour were wanting for supplies, to which reference is made for further particu-
lars. The petitioner does not, in his petition, state that he was induced to become McClanahan's security in con-
sequence of the Governor's certificate. The petitioner sustains a good character.
Henly Woodward, a merchant residing at Tappahannock, in the State of Virginia, states tliat he has never been
eagaged ni navigation further than to ship the produce of the country to merchants residing in the United States, for
the purpose of making remittances, 'i'hat, in consequence of a letter addressed to him by Samuel Lyon, of Balti-
more, he became security for Joseph Shutz, in the bond executed by Thomas West and Joseph Shutz, to the United
States, in the penalty of sixteen thousand dollars, on the 10th of Januaiy, 1809, conditioned that the schooner Jane,
of Baltimore, of which the said Thomas West was master, should not proceed to any foreign port or place, and that
the cargo should be landed in some port of the United States.
The memorialist was influenced, in a great measure, to become security to the bond, in consequence of seeing a
letter, addressed to the collector of Tappahannock, by William S. Stone, of Fredericksburg, recommending the
said Shutz as a person worthy of confidence. Samuel Lyon has since fiiiled.
The cargo was not landed in any port or place of the United States. The petitioner's character is well supported,
and the committee entertain no doubts as to the truth of the facts set forth in the petition. The Secretary of the
Treasury makes the following note on the back of the petition: " I have no doubt of the innocence of the petitioner."
Several letters accompany the memorial, to which the committee beg leave to refer.
Philip Rogers, and Nicholas Rogers, Jun. merchants, of the city of Baltimore, state, that they were joint owners
of onehalfof thebrigSally, whereof a certain Henry Travers was captain, and also half owner; that the said brig sailed
on the 2d of September, 1808, from the port of Baltimore, to the port of Charleston, South Carolina, and condition-
ally to the port of Savannah, Geoigia, with a cargo of flour, and some other articles, partly shipped by Philip Rogers
and the said Travers.
It is also stated by Nicholas Rogers, that he owned but a fourth part of the said brig, as a donation from his
father. Philip Rogers; that he owned no part of the cargo; that he was absent when the said brig was loaded for
Charleston; and that he left the sole management of this matter to his father, to whom the greatest part of the
cargo belonged. That Capt. Tiavers, previous to the sailing of the said brig, received fi'om Philip Rogers, by a
letter, dated 1st September, 1808, positive instructions to dispose of the flour. &c. at Charleston or Savannah, "all
which will appear by reference to tlie letter contained in the body of the petition. The petitioners further state, that
the said Travers, on arrival at Charleston, sold a very small part of the cargo there; that he proceeded, thence, to
Savannah, first giving, as his securities. Messrs. John P. White and ^\'illiam A. Caklwell, in conformity to law.
The petitioners state that the said Travers, instead of going to Savannah, proceeded to Jvingston, in Jama ca, in
violation of law, and the positive instructions given to him by Philip Rogers- The last mentioned petitioner states,
that he received from Capt. Travers, for the sale of the brig's cargo at Kingston. ni)t more thari $3,304, the said Tra-
vers retaining all the profits for himself. The petitioners state that they are sued for $9,120, in the district court of
Maryland, and Caldwell & White, in that of South Carolina, and also, that they hold themselves bound, in case of
recovery against Caldwell & White, to indemnify them. 'J'he petitioners further state, that Capt. Travers is dead,
leaving property to the amount only of two thousand dollars. They pray that the penalties incurred by them and
Caldwell & White, through the misconduct of the said Travers, may be remitted.
The petition of John P. White and AVilliam A. Caldwell is the same case with the one now stated, as reference
to the petition will show.
The Secretary of the Treasury states, in a note on the petition, the following remarks: "Judge states the facts
to be true. Observe, however, that Travers, who violated the law, was employed by the petitioners as their captain."
William Gaston, a ciiizen of the State of Georgia, states, that, in the course of trade and mercantile concerns,
lie became acquainted with Robert Charles, of New York, owner of the brig Eliza and Mary; that the said brig,
consigned to the petitioner, had made several voyages from Georgia to New York, loaded by the petitioner. That,
in Jariuary, 1809, the said brig arrived in the port of Savannah, iiaving the persons of Robert Charles, the owner,
and Abraham Grimshaw, James Hutchinson, and Joseph Musgrove, passengers on board; Abraham Hall being the
master. Grimshaw. Hutchinson, and Musgrove, were separately introduced to the petitioner, and recommended, as
Strangers, to him. These last mentioned personsagreed toload,withcotton, the saidbrigforNew York; while loading,
the petitioner received from Augusta, 54 bales of cotton, with directions to sell or ship the same to New York; the
price being low at Savannah, he shipped the same on board the said brig. On the 21st of January, 1809, the said brig
was ready for sea, having on board 301 bales of cotton — 247 tlie property of Grimshaw, Hutchinson, and Musgrove^
and 54 that of Messrs. Plielps and Howard, of Augusta. The petitioner states that, at the Instance of the owner
and these men, to-wit, Grimshaw, Hutchinson, and Musgrove, he went to the custom house, and cleaied the said
brig, and gave bonds, together with Uel Merrill, a merchant of the saidjcity, as his security, to which bonds the master
of the said brig was also a party, foi- the safe arrival of the said brig in New York, dangers of the sea excepted, with
a full, fair, ancf perfect confidence, that the real destination was for that port, and that the said brig was prosecuting
420 FINANCE. [1810.
a lawful voyage. On the 24th of January, 1809, the said brig proceeded to sea, having on board her owner and
Musgrove, leaving Grimsliaw and Hutchinson in Savannah. On the 25th, the day following the sailing of the brig,
the two last mentioned persons called on the petitioner, and purchased the 51 bales of cotton then on board the said
brig, belonging to Phelps and Howard, offering therefor, a price equal to that of the New York market, on a credit,
which offer the petitioner accepted. On the same day, Grimshaw and Hutchinson took their passage for New York,
and proceeded down the river to sea; previous to brig's sailing, Grimshaw, Hutchinson, and Musgrove, had engaged
with the petitioner for the storage of 300 bales of cotton, to furnish a cargo for the said brig, on her return to Savan-
nah. Immediately after the departure of Grimshaw and Hutchinson, the petitioner was informed of some things
that excitetl suspicion, which, on examination, he found too well supported; he immediately applied to counsel tor
advice, and as the vessel on board of which Grimshaw and Hutchinson had embarked, was detained by contrary
winds, lie took out process, and had die same served, at the suit of the United States, for an infracti(m of the embargo
laws. The petitioner acknowledges that the said brig went to Liverpool, which fact, as soon as it was ascertained,
he made collector acquainted with — was always ready to give any evidence in his power to bring the guiltv to punish-
ment. The petitioner sustains a fair and good cliaracter. The Secretary of the Treasury makes the following note
on the petition: "The Judge does not positively state the facts to be true; and although he inclines, from Gaston's
character, to believe him innocent, he alleges some reasons why the petitioner ought not to become security."
The petition of James Jones, of Hertford county, in the State of North Carolina, and of James Hathaway, the
elder, of Edenton, in the same State, states that, sometime in the month of November, 18 — , a schooner, called the
Federal Jack, arrived at Edenton, from Boston; she was commanded by Joseph Lewis, who appeared to be an owner
or part owner; that her company was made up of a certain Bordin Turner and — — Young, and two negroes. Captain
liBwis brought a certificate signed by the deputy collector and deputy naval officer of Boston, endorsed upon one of
the ships papers, in the following words: " It is the intention of the owners of this vessel to bring back a cargo of
pitch, tar, and turpentine, rice and corn, for the consumption and use of tliis district." The petitioners state that,
after purchasing a cargo, Capt. Lewis being in apparent distress, as he could not sail, on account of having no person
to become his security, that tlie petitioners, after much persuasion and difficulty, became security for relanding the
cargo in some ptort or place in the United States, on the following conditions: that the persons belonging to the said
schooner should leave her, and put on board another captain and company; this arrangement was acceded to, and the
vessel sailed, in the month of January, 18 — , for Boston, under the command of Daniel S. Brooks, with Preston
Hathaway, and the said two negroes,'for her company; Lewis, Turner, and Young, departed from Edenton about the
same time, intending, as they pretended, to travel to Boston by land. The petitioners became bound, in a bond to
the United States, in the sum of $9,384, as securities for the re-landing the cargo in the United States.
Young, Turner, and I^ewis, instead of proceeding on to Boston by land, went to Washington, North Carolina,
and thence to Ociacock, and on the arrival of the Federal Jack at the inlet, went on board of her. The petitioners
state th:it Capt. Brooks being apprehensive of those persons, he informed the captaiii of the revenue cutter at that
place, that he believed it was the intention of Young, Turner, and Lewis, 'jto go off with the vessel and cargo, in
violation of the embargo laws, and had them removed from the schooner; it is also stated, that, while the vessel was
passing the bar, and iinder tlie direction of the pilot, and while Capt. Brooks was engaged in the cabin, writing, Tur-
ner and Young got again on board the Federal Jack, and took the schooner from him. Capt. Brooks was thereupon
compelled to leave the vessel, in the pilot boat, and the said Turner and Young, retaining Preston Hathaway and the
two negroes, proceeded on their voyage. The petitioners state that they have heard nothing of the said schooner;
that they are sued for the penalty of the bond, and pray to have the same remitted. The Secretary of the Treasury
says, in a note on the petition, " the collector states the facts to be true."
The committee are of opinion that the reasoning in support of remitting the penalty incurred by Anthony Buck
is infinitely more applicable to the petitioner, Hugh Smith, although, in support of his case, he did not rely on the
Governor-s certificate that flour was wanting for the consumption of Boston, as an inducenient to his becoming the
security of McClanahan. The committee, induced by the same reasons which they urged in support of the case of
Anthony Buck, to which tiiey beg leave to refer, (a.) ask permission respectfully to submit the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioner, Hugh Smith, is reasonable, and ought to be granted.
The committee have given to the cases of Henley Woodward, Philip Rogers, and Nicholas Rogers, Jun. John P.
White and William A. Caldwell, William Gaston, and of James Jones and James Hathaway, due attention and
consideration.
The committee cannot perceive, in the evidence offered in support of the above cases, any thing peculiarly hard,
or that the petitioners iiave, by any act of the Government, been induced to do a thing, which the exercise of their
own judgments, without its interference, would have resisted. If the committee had indulged a dispotition of bring-
ing into disrepute penal laws; if they were conscious that no time nor occasion could justify a resort to them for
salutary purposes, or their enfoicemeiit, when enacted, they would not fail to seize the present opportunity of making
a stand against this bianch of jurisprudence; but, as they are convinced that this Government cannot be supported
without the aid of penal statutes, they are clearly of opinion that such laws, when passed, should be enforced. They
therefore respectfully submit the following resolution:
Resolved, That the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petitions. > ,.
[(c) Note. — The following is the report, in the case of Anthony Bcik, referred to in the foregoing:]
The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition ot Anthony Buck, of Frede-
ricksburg, in Virginia, respectfully submit the following report:
Anthony Buck and a certain James A. Stuart, in 1808, became, jointly and severally, bound in a bond to tlie
United States, the condition of which was, that James A. Stuart, master of the Sally Barker Windsor, of Hingham,
in Massachusetts, should proceed from Fretlericksburg to Hingiiam, with a cargo of flour, &c. ; and, also, that the said
Stuart should, in no instance, violate the provisions of the embargo laws. The following statement of facts is made
out from documents in the possession of the committee.
To preTent evasions and violations of the embargo laws, the President was invested with powers to limit the
shipment of provisions to certain places, in larger quantities than was necessary for the supply thereof. The letter
of the President to certain Governors, of GthMay, 1808, is as follows: "The evasions of the preceding embargo
laws went so far towards defeating their objects, and chiefly by vessels dealing out coastwise, that Congress, by
their act of April 25th, authorized the absolute detention of all vessels bound coastwise, with cargoes exciting sus-
picions of an intention to evade those laws. There being few towns (m our sea coast which cannot be supplied with
flour from their interior country, shipments of Hour become generally suspicious, and proper subjects of detention.
is one of the few places on our sea board, which needs supplies of flour by sea, for its own consumption.
That it may not suffer by the cautions we are obliged to use, I request of your Excellency, whenever you deem rt
necessary, that your present, or any future stock should be enlarged, to take the trouble of giving your certificate
in favor of any merchant in whom you have confidence, directed to the collector of any port usually e:?porting flour,
from which he may choose to bring it, for any quantity which you may deem necessary for consumption, beyond
your interior supplies.enclosing to the Secretary of tlie Treasury, at the same time, a duplicate of tlie certificate,
as a check on the falsification of your signature, in this way we may ensure a supply of the real wants of your citi-
zens, and, at the same time, prevent those wants from being made a cover for the crimes against their country, which
unprincipled adventurers are in the habit of committing. I trust, too, that your Excellency « ill find an apology for
1810.1 REMISSION OF PENALTIES.
421
the trouble I propose to give you, in that desire which you must feel, in common witli all your worthy citi'/eus that
inconveniences encountered ciieerfully by them tor tlie interests of their country, shall not be lurned merely <o the
unlawful profits ot the most worthless part of society."
The selectmen of Hinghaiii addressed the following note to the collector of Fiedericksburg, (Tappahannock:)
" HiNOHAM, Commonwealth of Muasachmtll^, September 30, 1808.
The bearer, Captain James Stuart, of the schoonei- Sally Barkei- AN'iudsor, sai/a froni this for vour port, and
is desirous of purchasing a cargo ot flour, corn, &c. &c. for this and the adjacent markets.
These necessary articles are getting scarce and dear. If you will permit him to take in a car^o for this port
you will oblige your humble servants, " '
JONT. CUSHING, -> Selectmen of the
,..,.,, ,. , JEUEDIAII LINCOLN, ( tomiofUing-
L ohhiLcn OH of J^edericksbierg, la. ^ JOHN LE.WETT, j ham.
" Plymouth, ss. 3d October, 1808,
I certify that the signers of the within written request are the selectmen of the town of Hingham within this
county. '^ '
SAMUEL NORTON, Jmtice of the Peace.'''
"The Commonwealth of Mass.^chusetts:
By his Excellency James Sullivan, Esq. our Governor.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;
Know ye, that Samuel Norton, Esq. is a justice of the peace within and for our county of Plymouth, duly con-
stituted, and that, to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are, and ought to be, given, in and out of
court.
In testimony whereof, we have caused our seal to be hereunto affixed, at Boston, tliis fourth day of
October, A. D. 1808, and in the thirty-third year of the independence of the United States of
America.
JAMES SULLIVAN.
By his Excellency the Governor:
WM. TUDOR, Secretary.''
James Stuart was a man unknown to any body at Fredericksburg, when lie arrived there. As is customary in
all our sea ports, he applied to the petitioner, Anthony Buck, a commission merchant of that place, to purchase a
cargo of flour, &c. &c. which the said Buck agreed to do, receiving therefor the usual commissions. On the vessel's
being loaded, the said Stuart informed the said Buck that, unless the latter became his surety in the bond required
-by the emba.rgo laws, the foriiier could not return home. The said Buck, in consideration ot having purch;ise(l the
cargo, and from the testimonials above inserted, which the s:ud Buck took as a public recommendation from high
authority, of the integrity of the said Stuart, became his surety in the before mentioned bond.
The said Stuart states, that, near Nantucket, on his return voyage, he lost his bowsprit, in a violent storm and
all his water, except one cask; that, in such a crippled situation, he was compelled to deviate from his course' and
to steer for some Southern port; and he finally succeeded in getting into Havana. For particulars, the prote'st is
referred to.
On the 13th of November, 1809, the said Buck was informed that the sai«l Stuart had arrived at Boston from
Havana, notice of which he immediately communicated to the Secretary of the Treasury, for the purpose of hav-
ing him arrested for a violation of the embargo laws. The petitioner has never been engaged in the shippini^ busi-
ness. His character, from the papers accompanying tlie petition, stands tiiir. He has always proved himseff to be
a good citizen. On the petition is endorsed, in the hand writing of the Secretary of the Treasury, the followin"
notes: "
" — facts stated by the district judge to be true, I have no doubt of the innocence of the petitioner. Instruc-
tions have been given to prosecute Stuart, in Massachusetts." 'J'he committee beg leave to refer to the report of
the Sec retary of the Treasury, on the petition of Anthony Buck, dated the 9th of January, 1810.
The committee, on a full cimsideration of the facts, as above stated, are convinced that the petitioner had no
intention, in becoming the surety of Captain Stuart, to afford the latter an opportunity of evading the embaro-olaws
They are iiersuaded that the certificates required by the President's letter of the 6th of ^lay, 1308, to enable,
merchants and others to procure supplies for home consumption, influe:iced the pecitioncr, in a great measure to
place confidence in the honor and integrity of Captain Sluait. As the certificates alluded to are set forth in the
statement of tacts made out for the information of the House, the committee be" leave to refer to them for particu-
lars. To say that penalties incurred, should, in no case, be remitted, would be unjust. It would be in direct
opposition to that enlightened system of jurisprudence pursued since the commencement of this Government. To
say that they ought to be remitted, generally, would be to disarm the republic of one of its most (.owerful eii'^ines
and to defeat the end it should always keep in view — the good of the whole. ^ "'
To avoid either extreme, the committee have laid it down as a rule, never to recommend a relaxation in the
execution of penal laws, except in very hard cases: as, \vhen the suffering party has, by an act of any branch of
Government, been induced to do a thing, which, if it had not been for such official act, he would not have done
The case of the petitioner comes within the scope of this rule, if the consideration whicli the committee have giveri
to it be correct. On the groun<l that the petitioner was induced, by the certificates above referred to, to become the
surety of Captain Stuart, they ask permission to submit the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioner is reasonable, and ought to be granted.
Fredericksburg, 22^/ October, 1808.
Sir:
The Governor of Massachusetts having, for some time back, declined to grant certificates for the transporta-
tion of provisions coastwise, the selectmen of the several towns have taken that authority upon themselves: but the
collector of our district informs me that, agieeably to his instructions, he cannot permit Captain Stuart to clear out
with more than one-third of the value of the vessel in produce, without permission from you. I have taken the
liberty to enclose the certificate for your consideration, and have hopes that you will'Ssee the necessity of '^rantin''
leave to load, on board the schooner Sally Barker Windsor, one thousand barrels of flour, to be cleared out. under
bonds, tor the port of Boston.
I am, with great respect, &c.
ANTHONY G. BUCK.
Albert Gallatin, Esq.
54 tt
422 FINANCE. [1810.
Treasury Department, October 24, 1808.
Your letter of 22d instant has been laid before the President. He does not think it proper to direct the col-
lector of Tappahannock to deviate, in this instance, from the general rules by which he has heretofore been governed.
I am, very respectfully, &c.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Mr. Anthony G. Buck, Fredericksburg.
Tni;AsuRY Department, October 2ith, 1808.
Sir:
I enclose a certificate of the selectmen of Hingham, directed to you, and copy of a letter written this day to
Mr. Buck, of Fredericksburg, who had transmitted that paper. I do not know on what grounds that paper was
issued J and if it shall be found necessary to ascertain the extent of shipments of flour and corn requisite for the con-
sumption of Massachusetts, other steps will be taken for that purpose.
I am, very respectfully, &c.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Laurence Muse, Esq. Collector, Tappahannock.
nth Congress.] No. 323. [2d Session.
REVENUE BONDS OUTSTANDING.
commx;nicateq to the senate, april 17, 1810.
Treasury Department, .Spril 16, 1810.
Sir *
1 have the honor, in obedience to the resolution of the Senate, of the ISili instant, to transmit a statement of
the outstanding revenue bonds, amounting, on the first day of January last, to $9,600,000.
But in that are included all the bad (lel)ts which have accrued on revenue bonds, from the commencement of this
Government to that day. These, together with the debentures issued prior to the first day of January last, and
remaining unpaid on that day, are estimated at one million of dollar^,, at least, and must be deducted from that
nominal amount. The expenses of collectiim may be estimated at about four hundred thousand dollars.
Tlie balance remaining in the treasury on the first day of January last, amounted to $3,817,976 54.
It may not be improper to add, that the estimates of the probable receipts of this year, as stated in the annual
report made at the commencement of the present session of Congress, will not, so far as is now known, difter mate-
rially from the actual receipts, unless the exportations of foreign produce should exceed what had been presumed.
The total amount of debentures payable in the year 1810, had been there estimated at two millions of dollars; and
those paid before the first of Aiiril, amounted, alrwuiy, to $1,360,000.
I have the honor to be. &c.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Tiie Honorable the PRESiDEN-r of the Senate.
1810.]
RECEIPTS AND PUBLIC DEBTS.
423
Statcmmt of bonds for duties on merchandise imported, outstanding at the several custom houses on th 1st Juan
ary, 1810, taken from the accounts current of the collectors, as rendered to the treasury.
Portsmouth,
Passaniaquoddy,
Frenchman's Bay,
Penobscot,
Waldoborough,
Wiscasset,
Bath, -
Portland,
Saco, -
Kennebunk,
York, -
Nevvburyport,
Ipswicli,
Gloucester,
Salem,
Marblehead, -
Boston,
Plymouth, Mass.
Barnstable,
New Bedford,
Dighton,
Nantucket,
Edgartown,
Bristol.
Providence,
Newport,
New London,
Middletown, -
New Haven, -
Fairfield,
AUburgh, Vt.
Champlain,
Hudson,
Sagg Harbor, -
New York,
Amount of bonds
outstanding' Ja-
nuary 1, 1810.
$6C.9C0 72
(«)22.2-29 69
397 50
11,887 03
98
53
69
60
39
7,273
19,875
19,881
39,026
8.375
15,892 50
15,930 31
43,515 89
(«)1,595 19
23,715 38
391,128 69
24.982 39
(a) 1,245, 634 84
19.640 12
10,217 60
5,440 29
2,669 95
8,876 04
612 28
19,856 81
95,240 28
31,306 37
23,420 39
35,254 61
30,302
2,735
12,706
5,985
1,014
277
88
15
23
25
54
52
3,364,102 60
Perth Amboy,
Great hlgg Ilarbor,
Philadelphia, -
Detroit,
Michilimackinack,
Wilmington, Del.
Baltimore,
Vienna,
Snow Hill,
Georgetown, Col.
Alexandria, -
Yeocomico,
Tappahannock,
East River, -
Richmond,
Petersburg, -
Norfolk,
Folly Landing,
Cherry vStone,
Camden,
Edenton,
Plymouth, N. C.
Washington, -
Newbern,
Beaufort, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
Georgetown, S. C.
Charleston, -
Savannah.
Brunswick,
St. Mary's, Ga.
Fort Stoddert,
New Orleans,
Amount of bonds
outstanding' Ja-
nuary 1, 1810.
Total,
$6,730
21
( a) 1,077
36
1,949,019
47
1,319
69
(«) 12,032
30
29,408
41
022,249
52
558
14
2,858
76
8,194
06
29,855
83
941
00
29,411
07
4,368
86
13,501
91
13,718
79
153,875
60
6,335
68
496
19
16,561
59
6,845
87
2,932
44
52,617
93
15,702
75
207
25
33.466
22
11,206
81
556,215
57
(a)250,000
00
773
68
18,927
92
163
87
121,749
97
$9,600,717 55
(a) These ports are on estimate.
11th Congress.]
No. 324.
[2d Session.
Sir:
RECEIPTS AND PUBLIC DEBT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. APRIL 17, 1810.
Treasury Department, j3pril I6th, 1810.
I have the honor in obedience to the resolution of the House, of the 11th instant, to transmit a statement of
the annual receipts into the treasury, from the 4th day of March, 1789, to the 31st day of December, 1809; and a
statement of the amount of debt annually incuired and reimbursed during the same period.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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MANUFACTURES.
425
Statement of the annual amoitnl . and of the annual increase and decrease of the public debt, from \>st January,
1791, to 1st January, 1810.
Amount of Public Debt on the first day of each year.
Amount of Public Debt
annually incurred
and
reimbursed.
1st of
Jan.
Gross amount
Payments made
by tlic Treasu-
Amount of c
Icbt
Payments
cacli year
in
on
Amount of <
lebt
Annual increase
Annual decrease
in the
years
of debt.
of subsequent
years.
unprovided for.
account of
cipal.
jrin-
conti-actec
of debt.
of debt.
1791
75,463,476 ,52
293,502 31
75,169.974
21
3.324,842
86
5,089,291
00
1,761,448
14
1792
77.227,934 66
854,157 50
76.373,767
16
2.056,208
86
5,180,918
24
3,124,709
38
_
1793
80,352,634 01
2,764,636 11
77,.087,997
93
3,189,932
63
1,264,703
36
-
1,925,229 27
1794
78.427,401 77
2,431,234 21
75,996,170
56
2,420,520
74
4.740,703
36
2,320,182
62
.
1795
80,747,587 39
2.597,649 56
78,149,937
83
2,949,115
32
5,964,000
00
3,014,584
68
_
1796
83,762,172 07
2,119,899 11
81,642.272
96
2,097,692
74
400,000
00
-
1,697,692 74
1797
82,064,479 33
1,130,455 79
80.934,023
54
2,835,950
21
-
-
2,835,950 21
1798
79,228,529 12
734,363 37
78,494,165
75
1,027,324
42
207,465
07
-
819,859 35
1799
78.408,669 77
1,008,700 42
77,399,909
35
1,144,075
42
5,711,700
00
4,567,624
58
_
1800
82,976,294 35
1,342,968 61
81.633,325
74
1,419,943
55
1,481,700
00
61,756
45
-
1801
83,038,050 80
1,037.883 44
82,000,167
36
2,325,418
55
-
-
2,325.418 55
1802
80,712,632 25
1.958.063 55
78,754,568
70
3,657,945
95
-
-
3,657,945 95
1803
77,054,686 30
2.322,763 45
74,731,922
85
5.627,565
42
15,000,000
00
9,372,434
58
-
1804
86,427,120 88
1.073,477 66
85.353,643
22
4,114,970
38
-
-
4,114,970 38
1805
82,312,150 50
1,778,091 85
80,534,058
65
0,588,879
84
-
-
6,588,879 84
1806
75.723,270 66
1,180,313 04
74,542,957
62
6,504,872
02
-
-
6,504,872 02
1807
69,218,398 64
1,486,7.53 02
67,731,645
62
4,022,080
67
-
4,022,080 67
1808
65,196,317 97
453,991 71
64,742.326
26
8,173,125
88
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.
8.173,125 88
1809
57,02.3,192 09
290.812 28
56.732,379
81
3,850,889
77
.
3,850,889 77
1810
53,172.302 32
15,769 68
53,156,532
64
-
-
-
KECAPITULATION.
Debt oTi 1st Januarjs 1791, -...-.
Debt contracted from 1st January, 1791, to 1st January, 1801,
Deduct debt reimbursed during the same period,
Increase of debt in those ten years, ....
Debt on 1st January, 1801, . . . . .
Debt reimbursed IVom 1st January, 1801, to 1st January, 1810,
Deduct debt contracted during the same period.
Decrease of debt in those nine years,
Debt on 1st January, 1810, . . . _ .
But as this sum of $53,172,302 32 includes the Louisiana stock.
The old debt remaining due on the 1st January, 1810, is only
And the old debt redeemed during the last nine years, amounts to
Debt on 1st January, 1801, - . . _ .
30,040,481 03
22,465,906 75
44,865,748 48
15,000,000 00
$75,463,476 52
7,574,574 28
83,038,050 80
29,865,748 48
53,172,302 32
11,250,000 00
41,922,302 32
41,115,748 48
$83,038,050 80
11th Congress.]
No. 325.
[2d Session.
Sir:
MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, APRIL 19, 1810.
Treasury Department, ^pril 17, 1810.
In obedience to the resolution of the House, I have the honor to transmit a report, in part, on the subject of
American manufactures.
Some important information has been obtained, but is, in general, partial and defective: and it would have been
desirable that the report might have been delayed till the next session.
Permit me to observe, that the approaching census might aflord an opportunity to obtain detailed and correct
information on that subject, provided that the deputy marshals were directed by Congress to collect it, and to make
returns in such form as would be prescribed.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the resolution of the House of Representatives, respectfully sub-
mits the following report, in part, on the subject of domestic manufactures:
The following manufactures are carried on to an extent which may be considered adequate to the consumption
of the United States, the foreign articles annually imported being less in value than those of American manufac-
ture belonging to the same general class, which are annually exported, viz:
426 FINANCE. [1810.
Manufactures of wood, or of which wood is the principal material.
Leather, and manufactures of leather. Refined sugar.
Soap, and tallow candles. Coarse earthen ware.
Spermaceti oil and candles. SnufF, chocolate, hair powder, and mustard.
Flaxseed oil.
The following branches are firmly established, supplying, in several instances, the greater, and, in all, a conside-
rable, part of the consumption of the United States, viz:
Iron, and manufactures of iron. Gunpowder.
Manufactures of cotton, wool, and flax. Window glass.
Hats. Jewelry and clocks.
Paper, printing types, printed books, playing cards. Several manufactures of lead.
Spirituous and malt liquors. Straw bonnets and hats.
Several manufactures of hemp. Wax candles.
Progress has also been made in the following branches, viz:
Paints and colors, several chemical preparations and medicinal drugs, salt, manufactures of copper and brass,
japanned and plated ware, calico printing, queens and other earthen and glass wares, &c.
Many articles, respecting which no intormation has been received, are undoubtedly omitted; and the sub-
stance of the information obtained, on the most important branches, is comprehended under the following heads:
Tfoocl, and Manufactures of Wood.
All the branches of this manufacture are carried to a high degi-ee of perfection, supply the whole demand of the
United States, and consist principally of cabinet ware, and other household furniture, coaches and carriages, either
for pleasure or transportation, and ship building.
The ships and vessels, above twenty tons burthen, built in the United States during the years 1801 to 1807,
measured 774,9'32 tons, making, on an aveiage, about 110,000 tons a year, and worth more than six millions of dol-
lars. About two thirds were registered for the foreign trade, and the remainder licensed for the coasting trade and
fisheries.
Of the other branches, no particular account can be given. But the annual exportations of furniture and car-
riages amount to 170,000 dollars. The value of the whole, including ship building, cannot be less than twenty mil-
lions of dollars a year.
Under this head may also be mentioned pot and pearl ash, of wliich, besides supplying the internal demand,
7,400 tons are annually exported.
Leather, and Manufactures of Leather, i
Tanneries are established in every part of the United States, some of them on a very large scale — the capital
employed in a single establishment amounting to one hundred thousand dollars. A few hides are exported, and it
is stated that one-tiiird of those used in the great tanneries of the Atlantic States are imported from Spanish
America. Some superior or particular kinds of English leather and morocco are still imported; but about 350,000
pounds* of American leatiier are annually exported. The bark is abundant and cheap; and it seems, by the annexed
communication, marked A, that hides cost, in America, 5^ cents, and in P^ngland, seven cents a pound; that the
bark used for tanning, costs, in England, nearly as much as the hides, and in America not one-tenth part of that
sum. It is, at the same time, acknowledged, that much Anierican leather is brought to market, of an inferior
quality, and that better is generally made in the middle than in the Northern or Southern States. The tanneries
of the State of Delaware employ, collectively, a capital of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars, and ninety
workmen, and make, annually, one hundred thousand dollars' worth of leather. Those of Baltimore amount to
twenty-two, seventeen of which have, together, a capital of 187,000 dollars, and tan, annually, 19,000 hides, and
25,000 calf skins.
Morocco is also made in several places, partly from imported goat skins, and principally from sheep skins. And
it may be proper here to add, that deer skins, which form an article of exportation, are dressed and manufactured
in the United States, to the amount required for the consumption of the country.
The principal manufactures of leather are those of shoes and boots, harness and saddles. Soine inconsiderable
quantities of the two last articles are both imported and exported. The annual importation of foreign boots and
shoes, amounts to 3,250 pair boots and 59,000 pair of shoes, principally kid and morocco. The annual exportation
of the same articles, of American manufacture, to 8,500 pairol' boots and 127,000 pair of shoes. The shoe manu-
factures of New Jersey are extensive. That of Lynn, in Massachusetts, makes 100,000 pair of women's shoes
annually.
The value of all the articles annually manufactured in the United States, which are embraced under tliis head,
(leather) may be estimated at twenty millions of dollars.
Soap, and Tallow Candles.
A great portion of the soap and candles used in the United States is a family manufacture. But there are also
several establishments, on an extensive scale, in all the large cities, and several other places. Those of the village
of Roxbury, near Boston, employ, alone, a capital of (me hundred thousand dollars, and make, annually, 370,000
pounds candles, 380,000 pounds brown soap, and 50,000 pounds windsor and fancy soap, with a profit, it is said, of
15 per centum on the capital employed.
The annual importations of foreign manufacture, are, candles, 158,000 pounds, soap, 470,000 pounds.
The annual exportations of domestic manufacture, are, candles, 1,775,000 pounds, soap, 2,220,000 pounds.
The annual value manufactured in the United States, and including the quantity made in private families, for
their own use, cannot be estimated at less than eight millions of dollars.
Spermaceti Oil and Candles.
The establishments for this manufacture are at Nantucket and New Bedford, in Massachusetts, and at Hudson,
in New York. Besides supplying the whole of the domestic consumption, they furnished, annually, for exportation
to foreign countries, 230,000 pounds of candles, and 44,000 gallons of oil. The whole quantity, annually manufac-
tured, amounted to about 300,000 dollars. But the exclusion from foreign markets has lately aft'ected the manu-
facture.
Befined Sugar.
The annual importations of foreign refined sugar amount, for the years 1803 to 1807, to 47,000 pounds.
The annual exportation of Auierican refined sugar, amount, for the same years, to 150,000 pounds.
The then existing duty was, in the year 1801, collected on 3,827,000 pcmnds; and as the manufacture has kept
pace with the increase of population, tlie quantity now annually made may be estimated at five millions of pounds,
worth one million of dollars. The capital employed is stated at three millions and a half of dollars; and as the esta-
blishments have increased in number, some ot them have declined in business. It is believed that, if a drawback,
equivalent to the duty paid on the imnortation of the brown sugar used in the refined sugar exported, was again
allowed, the foreign demand, particularly of Russia, would give a great extension to this branch. A special report
has been made on that subject to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
•Unless otherwise stated, the importations and exportations are in this report taken on tlie averag'e of the years 1806 and 1807.
1810.]
MANUFACTURES.
427
COTTON, WOOL, AND FLAX.
I. Spinning Mills and Manufacturing Establishments.
The first cotton mill was erected in the State of Rhotle Island, in the year 1791; another, in tiie same State, in
the year 1795; and two more, in the State of Massacliusetts, in the years 1803 and 1801. During the three succeed-
ing years, ten more were erected or commenced, in Rhode Island, and one in Connecticut; making, altogether, fifteen
mdls erected before the year 1808. working, at that time, about eight tliousand spindles, ami producing about three
hundred thousand pounds of yarn a year.
Returns have been received of eighty-seven mills, which were erected at the end of the year 1809: sixty-two of
which (forty -eight, water, and fourteen, horse, mills) were in operation, and worked, at that time, thirly-one thou-
sand spindles. The other twenty-five will all be in operation in the course of this year, and, together witii the
former ones, (almost all of which are increasing their machinery) will, by the estimate received, work more than
eighty thousand spindles at the commencement of the year 1811.
The capital required to carry on the manufacture, on the best terms, is estimated at the rate of one hundred
dollars for each spindle; including both the fixed capital applied to the purchase of the mill-seats, and to the con-
struction of the mills and machinery, and that employed in wages, repairs, raw materials, goods on hand, and con-
tingencies. Hut it is believed that no more than at the rate of sixty dollars for each spinille is generally actually
employed. Forty-five pounds of cotton, worth about 20 cents a pound, are, on an average, annually used fur each
spindle; and these produce about thirty-six pounds of yarn, of different (jualities, worth, on an average, one dollar
and twelve and a half cents a pound. Eight hundred spindles employ forty persons, viz: five men and thirty-five
women and children. On those data, the general results for the year 1811, are estimated in the following table:
Mills.
Spindles.
Capital
employed.
Cotton used.
Yarn spun.
Persons employed.
No.
No.
Dollars.
Pounds.
Value.
Pounds.
Value.
Men.
Women and
children.
Total.
87
80,000
4,800,000
3,600,000
720,000
2,880,000
3,240,000
500
3,500
4,000
The increase of carding and spinning of cotton by machinery, in establishments for that purpose, and exclusively
of that done in private families, has, therefore, been fourfold, during the two last years, and will have been tenfold
in three years. The table B shews the situation and extent of those several mills, and that, although the greater
number is in the vicinity of Providence, in Rhode Island, they are scattered and extending throughout all the
States. Those situated within thirty miles of Providence, arc exhibited in the table C, and the statement marked
D gives the details of one of the establishments, as furnished by the proprietors.
The seventeen mills in the Slate of Rhode Island, included in the table C, which were in operation, and worked
14,290 spinilles in the year 1809, are also stated to have used, during that year, 640,000 pounds of cotton, which
produced 510,000 pounds of yarn; of which, 124,000 pounds were sold for thread and knitting; 200,000 pounds were
used in manufactures attached to, or in the vicinity of, the mills; and the residue was either'sold for wick, and for
the use of family manufactures, or exp;)rted to other parts. Eleven hundred looms are said to be employed in
weaving the yarn spun by those mills into goods, principally of the following descriptions, viz:
Bed ticking, sold at 55 to 90 cents per yard;
Stripes and checks, sold at 30 to 42 cents per yard;
Ginghams, sold at 40 to 50 cents per yaid;
Cloth, for shirts and sheeting, soKl at 35 to 75 cents per yard;
Counterpanes, at 8 dollars each.
Those several goods are already equal, in appearance, to the English imported articles of the same description,
srior in durability; and the. /j/iis'/fm^- is still improving. The proportion of fine yarns is ' '
also
increasmg.
rhe same articles are manufactured in several other places, and particularly at Philadelphia, where are also
and^upe
ame articles are manufactured in several ofiier placi
made, fiom the same material, webbing and coach laces, (which articles have also excluded, or will soon exclude,
similar fi>reign importations) table and other diaper cloth, jeans, vest patterns, cotton kerseymeres and blankets.'
The manufacture of fustians, cords, and velvet, has also been commenced in the interior and western parts of
Pennsylvania, and in Kentucky.
Some of the mills, above mentioned, are also employed in carding and spinning wool, though not to a considerable
amount. But almost the whole of that material is spun and wove in private families; and there are yet but invr
establishments for the manufacture of woollen cloths. Some information has, however, been received, respecting
fourteen of these, as stated in table E, manufacturing, each, on an average, ten thousand yards of cloth a year, worth
from one to ten dollars a yard. It is believed that there are others, from which no information has been obtained; and
it is known that several establishments, (in a smaller scale, exist in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and some other places.
All those cloths, as well as those manufactured in private families, are generally superior in quality, though somewhat
inferior in appearance, to imported cloths of the same price. The principal obstacle to the extension of the manufac-
ture is the want of wool, which is still deficient, both m (juality and quantity. But those defects are daily and rapidly
lessened, by the introduction of sheep of the merino and other superior breeds; by the great demand for the article;
and by the attention now every where paid by farmers to the increase and improvement of their Hocks.
Manufacturing establishments, for spinning and weaving flax, are yet but few. In the Slate of New York, there
is one. which employs a capital of 18.000 dollars, and twenty six persons, and in which about ninety thousand
pounds of flax i.re annually spun and wove, into canvass and other coarse linen. Information has been received
respecting two. in the vicinity of Philadelphia, one of which produces, annually, 72,000 yards of canvass, made of flax
ami cotton; in the other, the flax is both hackled and spun by machinery: thirty looms are employed: and it is said
that 500,000 yards of cotton bagging, sail cloth, and coarse linen, may be made annuall)^
Hosiery may also be considered as almost exclusively a hou?ehold manufacture. That of Germantown has declined,
and it does not appear to have been attempted on a large scale in other places. There are. however, some excep-
tions; and it is stated that the island of Martha's Vineyard exports, annually, nine thousand pair of stockings.
II. Household Maymfaclures.
But by far the greater part of the gf)ods made of those materials, (cotton, flax, and wool.) are manufactured in
private families, mostly for their own use, and partly for sale. They consist principally of coarse cloth, flannel, cotton
stufts. and s^tripes ofeyery description, linen, and mixtures of wool with flax or cotton. The information received
from every State, and from more than sixtydiflerent places,concuis inestablishingthefactof an extraordinary increase,
during the two last years, and in rendering it probable that about two-thirds of the clothing, including hosiery, and
of the house and table linen, worn and used by the inhabitants of the United States, who do not reside in cities, is
the product ol family manufactures.
In the Eastern and Middle States, carding machines, worked by water, are every where established, and they
are rapidly extending southwardly and westwardly. Jennies, other family spinning machines, and flying shuttles",
are also introduced m many places; and as many fulling mills are erected as are required for finishing all the cloth
which is woven in private families. (See note F and statement G.)
428 FINANCE. [1810.
Difficult as it is to form an estimate, it is inferred, from a comparison of all the facts which have been communi-
cateil, with the population of the United States, (estimated at six millions of white and twelve hundred thousand
black persons) that the value of all the goucls made of cotton, wool, and flax, which arc annually manufactured in
the United States, exceeds forty millions of dollars.
The manufacture of cards and wire is intimately connected with this part of the subject. Whittemore's machine
for making cards has completely excluded foreign importations of that article. It will appear, by the communication
H, that the capital employed in that branch may be estimated at 200,000 dollars; and that the annual consumption
amounted, till lately, to twenty thousand dozen pair of hand cards, and twenty thousand square feet of cards for
machines, worth together about 200,000 dollars. The demand of last year was double that of 180S, and is still
rapidly increasing. But the wire itself is altogether imported, and a very serious inconveniency might arise from
any regulation which would check or prevent the exportation i'rom foreign countries. It appears, however, by the
communication I, that the manufacture may, and would be, immediately established, so as to supply the demand both
for cards and other objects, provided the same duty was impose(j on wire, now imported duty free, which is laid on
other articles made of the same material. The whole amount of wire, annually used for cards, does not at present
exceed twenty-five tons, worth about 40,000 dollars.
Hats.
The annual importations of foreign hats amount to -....- $350,00000
The annual exportation of American hats to ------ - 100,000 00
The d!)mestic manufacture is, therefore, nearly equal to the home consumption. The number made in the State
of Massachusetts is estimated, by the hat company of Boston, at lour times the number required for the consumption
of the State: and from other information it would appear, that, in that State alone, the capital applied to that branch is
near three millions of dollars, the number of persons employed about four thousand, and the number of hats annually
made, 1,550,000; of which. 1,150,000 are fine hats, worth, on an average, four dollars each, and 400,000 felt ha^s,
worth one dollar each. That the manufacture is still profitable, appears from a late establishment on Charles river,
calculated to make, annually, 35,000 hats, at five dollars a piece, and to employ 150 workmen.
The quantity made in Rhode Island, is stated at 50,000, \\'orth $5 each, exclusively of felt hats. (Connecticut
and New York make more than is necessary for their consumption; the hirgest establishment being thatof Danbury,
where 200 persons are employed, and to the ainount of 130,000 dollars annually manufactured. In Vermont, the
manufacture supplies the consumption. It is stated by the hatters of Philadelphia, that 92,000 hats, worth five
dollars each, ai'e annually made there, in addition to which, 50.000 covntry hats, worth three dollars each, are
annually sold in the city. In various quarters, the scarcity ot wool is complained of, as preventing the making of a
sufficient quantity of coarse hats. From all the information which has been received, it is believed that the value
of all the hats, annually made in the United States, is near ten millions of dollars. (See note K.)
Paper and Printing.
Some foreign paper is still imported, but the greater part of the consumption is of American manufacture; and
it is believed that, if sufficient attention was every where paid to the preservation of rags, a quantity equal to the
demand would be made in the United States. Papei- mills are erected in every part of the Union. There are
twenty one in the States of New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhoile islanii, and Delaware, alone, and ten in only five
countiea of tire States of New York and Mai y land . Eleven of tliose mills employ a capital of two hundred thousand
dollars, and 180 workmen, and make, annually, 150,000 dollars' worth of paper.
Piinting is carried on to an extent commensurate with the demand. Exclusively of the numerous newspapers,
which alone form a considerable item in value, all the books for which there is an adequate number oi" purchasers,
are printetl in the United States. But sufficient data have not been obtained to form an estimate of the annual
.tggregate value of the paper made, and ol'tlie printing and book binding executed in the Uniied States, other than
what may be inferred from the population. The manufactures of hanging paper, and of playing cards, are also
extensive; and that of printii]£ types, of which there are two establishments, the principal at Philadelphia, and
another at Baltimore, was fully adequate to the demand, but has lately been affected by the want of regulus of
antimony.
Manvfadurea of Hemp.
The annual importations of foreign hemp, amounted to 6,200 tons. But the interruption of commerce has greatly
promoted the cultivation of that article in Massachusetts, New York, Kentucky, and several other places; and it is
believed that a sufficient quantity will, in a short time, be produced in the United States.
The manufacture of ropes, cables, and cordage, of every tiescription, may be considered as equal to the demand,
the exportations of American maimfacturc, for 180G and 1807, having exceeded the average of 6,500 quintals, and
the importations from foreign ports, having fallen siiort of 4,200 ditto.
Exclusively of the rope walks in all tne sea ports, there are fifteen in Kentucky alone, which consume about
one thousand tons of hemp a year; and six new works were in a state of preparation for the present year.
The manufactures of sail duck, formerly established in RiioJe Island, in Conneciicat, and at Salem, have been
abandoned or suspended, partly on accountof the high price of hemp, and partly for want of capital. Some is still
made; and the species of canvass, commonly called cotton ba.gging, is now manufactured, in various places, on an
extensive scale. An establishment at Philadelphia, employs eiglit looms, and can make, annually, 17,000 yards of
duck, or 45,000 yards of cotton bagging. There are thirteen manufactures in Kentucky, and two in West Tennes-
see. The five at or near Lexington,'inake annually 250,000 yards of duck and cotton bagging.
SpirilJioi/a and Malt Liquors.
The duly on licensed stills, amounted, in 1801, to $372,000, and, on account of omissions, might be estimated at
$450,000. As the duty actually paid on the spirits distilled in those stills, did not, cm an average, exceed five cents
per gallon, the quantity of spirits distilled during that year, from grain and fruit, (exclusively of the large gin distil-
leries in cities) must have amounted to about 9,000,000 of gallojis, and may, at present, the manufacturing having
increased, at least, in the same ratio as the population, be estimated at twelve millions of gallons. To this must
be added ab.iut three millions of gallons of gin and rum, distilled in cities; making an aggregate of fifteen millions
of gallons. . .
The importations of foreign spirits, are, nevertheless, very considerable, having amounted, durmg the years 1806
and 1807, to 9,750,000 gallons a year, and yielding a nett annual revenue to the United States, of $2,865,000.
The quantity of malt liquors made in the United States is nearly equal to their consumption.
The annual foreign importations amount only to . - - . - 185,000 gallons.
\nd the annual exportations of AmiM-ican beer and cider to - - . - 187,000 do.
But the amount actually made, cannot be correctly stated. It has been said, that the breweries of Philadelphia
consumed, annually, 150,000 bushels of malt; and, exclusively of the numerous establishments on a smaller scale,
dispersed throughout the country, extensive bre'>veiies are known to exist in New York and Baltimore.
From those data, the aggregate value of spirituous and malt liquors, annually made in the United States, cannot
be estimated at less than ten millions of dollars.
Iron, and Manufactures of Iron.
The information received respecting that important branch is very imperfect. It is, however, well known, that
iron ore abounds, and that numerous furances and fi)rges are erected, throughout the United States. They supply a
sufficient quantity of hollow ware, and of castings, of every description; but about 4,500 tons of bar iron are annu-
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ally imported from Russiaj and probably, an equal quantity from Sweden and England together. A vague estimate
states the amount of bar iron annually used in the United States, at fifty thousand tons, which would leave about
forty thousand for that of American manufacture. Although a great proportion of the ore found in Vermont, Penn-
sylvania, Maryland, and Viiginia, be of a superior quality, and some of tlie iron manufactured there, equal to any
imported, it is to be regretted, that, from the demand, and from want of proper attention in the manufacture, much
interior American iron is brought to market. On that account, the want of the ordinary supply of Russian iron has
been felt in some of the slitting and roiling mills. But, whilst a reduction of the duty on Russian iron is asked from
several quarters, it is generallv stated that a high or prohibitory duty on English bar, slit, rolled, and sheet lion,
would be beneficial; that which is usually imported on account of its cheapness, being made with pit coal, and of a
very inferior quality.
The annual iinportations of sheet,slit, and hoop iron, amount to five hundred and sixty-five tons; and the quan-
tity rolled anti slit in the United States, is estimated at seven thousand tons. In the State of Massachusetts alone,
are found thirteen lulling and slitting mills, in which about :5,5()0 tons of bar iron, principally from Russia, are
annually rolled or slit. A portion is used for sheet iron and nail rods (or wrought nails; but two-thirds (jf tlie whole
quantity of bar iron flattened by machinery in tiie United States, is used in the manufacture of ml nails, whicii has
now exteatlcd throughout the whole country, and, being altogetheran American invention, substituting machinery to
manual labor, deserves particular notice. Tlu; details on that subject will be found in the communications L and
M: and it will be sufficient here to state, that tiie annual product of that branch alone, may be estimated at twelve
hundred thousand dollars, and that, exclusively of the saving of fuel, the expense of mantdacturing cut nails, is not
one-third part of that of forging wiought nails. About two hundred and eighty tons are already annually exported,
but the United States continue to im|)ort, annually, more than fifteen hundred tons of wrought nails and spikes.
An increase of duty on these, and a di-awback on the exportation of the cut nails is generally asked for.
A considerable quantity ol' blistered, and some refined steel, are made in Ameiica; but the foreign importations
exceed 11,000 cwt. a year.
The manufactures of iron consist principally of agricultural implements, and of all the usual work performed by
common blacksmiths. To these may be added ancliors, shovels, and spades, axes, scythes, and other edge tools,
saws, bits, and stirrups, and a great variety of the coarser articles of ironmongery: but cutlery, and all the finer
species of hardware, and of steel work, are almost altogther impoiteil from Great IJritain. Balls, shells, and cannon,
-of small caliber, are cast in several places; and three foundries for casting solid, those of the largest caliber, together
with the proper machinery lor boring and finishing them, are established at Cecil county, Maryland, near the city of
Washington, and at Richmond, in Virginia; each of the two last may cast 300 pieces of artillery a year, and a great
■number of iron and brass cantmn are made at that, near the seat of Government. Those of l^hiladelphia and near
the Hudson river, are not now employed. It may be here added, that there are sevei'al iron foundries for casting
every species of work wanted for machinery, and that steam engines are made at that of Philadelphia.
At the two public armories of Springfield and Harper's ferry, 19,000 muskets are aninially made. Ahout'20,000
more are made at several factories, of which the most perfect is said to be that near New Haven, an<l which, with
the exception of that erected at Richmond by the State of Virginia, are all private establishments. These may, if
wanted, be immediately enlarged, and do not include a number of gunsmiths employed in making rifles, and seve-
ral other species of arms. Swords and pistols are also manufactured in several places.
Althoiigh it is not practicable to inake a correct statement of the value of all the iron and manufactures of iron,
annually made in the United States, it is believed to be from twelve to fifteen millions of dollars. The annual
importations from all foreign countries, including bar iron, &nd every description of manufactures of u-on or steel,
are estimated at near four millions of dollars.
Copper a)id Brass.
Rich copper minesare found in New Jersey, in Virginia, anil near lake Superior'; but they are not now wrought.
The principal inanufiictures of that material, are those of stills and other vessels; but the copper in sheets anil bolts
is almost universally imported, the only maimfacture ("or that object, which is at Boston, "not receiving sufficient
encouragement, although a capital of $25,000 has been invested in a rolling mill and other apparatus. The true rea-
son is, tluit those articles are iiaported free of duty; atid the owneis seem to be principally employed in casting bells
■and other articles.
Zinc has been lately discovered in Pennsylvania; and there are a few manufactures of metiil buttons, and various
brass war^.
Manvfaclures qf Leail.
Lead Is found in Virginia and some other places, but the richest mines of that metal are found in Upper Loui-
siana, and also. It is said, in the adjacent country, on the east side of t|ie Mississippi. They are not yei wrought
to the extent of which they are susceptible, and,af^ter supplying theAVestern country, do not furnish more than two
iiundred tons annually to the Atlantic States.
The annual importations from foreign countries of led and white lead, amount to 1,150 tons.
And those of lead itself, and of all other manufactures of lead, to I,i2i25 tons.
The principal American manufactures are those of shot, and colors of lead. Of the first, there are two establish -
■ments on a large scale at Philadelphia, and another in Louisiana, whicH are more than sufficient to supply the whole
'demand, st.-ited at six hundred tons a year. Five huiulred and sixty tons of red and white lead, litharge, and some
other preparations of that metal, are made in Philadelphia alone. A repeal of tlie duty of one cent, per pound on
feari. and an equalization of that on the manufactures of lead, by charging them all with the two cents per pound
laid on white and red lead, is asked by the manufacturers.
Variows other paints and r()lors are also prepared in Philadelphia, and some other places.
7Tn, japanned, plated IVares.
The manufacture of tin ware is very extensive, and Connecticut supplies the greaWi- part of tf
with that article; but the sheets are always imported. The manufacture of plated ware, principally I
and saddlers, employs at Philadelphia 73 workmen; and tlie amount annually made there, exceei
thousand dollars. 'Phere are other similar establishments at New Yoc-k, Baltimore, Boston, and CI
(hmpou'der.
Saltpetre is louiui in Virginia, Kentucky, and some other of the Western States and Terrltoiies; but it Is prin-
cipally imported from the East Indies. The manufacture of" i^unpowder is nearly, and may at any moment be made
.iltogether adequate to the consumption; the importation of foreign powder amounting only to 200,000 pounds, and
the exportation of American powder to 100,000 pounds. The manufacture of Brandy wine, which employs a capital
of S75,000 and 36 workmen, and is considered as the most perfect, makes alone 225,000 lbs. annually, and might
make CCKI.OOO lbs. if there was a demand for it. Two others, near Baltimore, have a capital of $100,000. and make
450.000 lbs. of a (luallty said lately to bt- equal to any imported. There are several other pt)wder mills in Pennsyl-
>anla ami other places; but the total amount of gunpowder made in the United States, Is not ascertained.
Earthen and Glass JVart.
A sufficient (piantity of the coar-er species of pottery is made every where; and information has been received
nf tour manufactures of a finer kind lately established. One at Philadelphia, with a capital of $11,000, manufac-
tures a species similar to that made in Staffordshire, in England, and the others, in Chester county, in Pennsyh aula,
in Ne^»' Jersey, and on the Ohio, make various kinds of queens>vare,
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^430 FINANCE. C1810.
Information lias been obtained of ten glass manufactures, which employ about 140 glass blowers, and make
annually twenty-seven thousand boxes of window glass, containing, each, 100 square feet of glass. That of Boston,
makes crown glass equal to any imported: all the other make green or German glass, worth 15 per cent less; that
of Pittsburgh, uses coal, and all tlie others, wood for fuel.
The annual importations of foreign window glass, amount to 27,000 boxes; the extension of the domestic manu-
facture, which supplies precisely one half of the consumption, being prevented by the want of workmen.
Some of those manufiictures, make also green bottles and other wares; and two works, employing together six
glass blowers, have been lately erected at Pittsburgh, and make decanters, tumblers, and every other description of
flint glass of a superior quality.
Chemical Preparations.
Copperas is extracted, in large quantities, from pyrites in Vermont, New Jersey, and Tennessee. About 200,000
pounds of oil of vitriol and other acids, are annually manufactured in a single establishment at Philadelphia. Various
other preparations and drugs, are also made there, and in some other places; and the annual amount exported,
exceeds 30,000 dollars in value.
Sal/.
The salt springs of Onondaga and Cayuga, in the State of New York, furnish about 300,000 bushels a year; and
the quantity may be increased m proportion to the demand. Those of the Western States and Territories, supply
about an equal quantity; that known by the name of the Wabash Saline, which belongs to the United States, making
now 130,000 bushels. Valuable discoveries have also lately been made on the banks of the Kenhawa. But the annu-
al importation of foreign salt amounts to more than three millions of bushels, and cannot be superseded by American
salt, unless it be made along the sea coast. The works in the State of Massachusetts are declining, and cannot pro-
ceed, unless the duty on foreign salt should again be laid. It is necessary to shelter the works from the heavy sum-
mer rains by light roofs moving on rollers. 'I his considerably increases the expense; and it appears that the erec-
tion of ten thousand superficial square feet, costs one thousand dollars, and that they produce only two hundred
bushels a year. A more favorable result is anticipated on the coast of North Carolina, on account of the difference
■n the climate; and works cohering 375,000 square feet have been lately erected there.
Miscellajieoiis.
Respecting the other manufactures enumerated in the former part of this report, no important or correct informa-
tion has been received, except as relates to the two following :
Straw bonnets and hats are made with great success; and a small district in Rhode Island and Massachusetts,
annually exports to other parts of the Union, to the amount of 250,000 dollars. See communication N.
Several attempts have been made to print calicoes; but it does not seem that the manufacturers can, without
additional duties, stand the competition of similar foreign articles. The difficulties under which they labor are sta-
ted in the petition of the calico printers of Philadelphia to Congress. A considerable capital has been vested in an
establishment near Baltimorej \vhich can print 12,000 yards a week and might be considerably extended, if the profits
and the demand atforded sufficient encouragement.
From that imperfect sketch of American manufactures, it may, with certainty, be inferred that their annual pro-
duct exceeds one hundred and twenty millions of dollars. And it is not improbable that the raw materials used, and
the provisions and other articles consumed, by the manufacturers, create a home market for agricultural products
not very inferior to that which arises from foreign demand. A result more favorable than might have been expected
fi-om a view of the natural causes which impede the introduction, and retard the progress of manufactures in the
United States.
The most prominent of those causes are the abundance of land compared witli the population, the high price of
labor, and the want of a sufficient capital. The superior attractions of agricultural pursuits, the great extension of
American commerce during the late FjUropean wai'S, and the continuance of habits after the causes which produced
them have ceased to exist, may also be enumerated. Several of those obstacles have, however, been removed or
lessened. The cheapness of provisions had always, to a certain extent, counterbalanced the high price of manual
labor; and this is now, in many important branches, nearly superseded by the introduction of macninery; a great
American capital has been acquired durins; the last twenty years; and the injurious violations of the neutral com-
merce of the United States, by forcing industry and capital into other channels, have broken inveterate habits, and
given a general impulse, to which must be ascribed the great increase of manufactures during the tvvo last years.
The revenue of the United States, being princi|)ally derived from duties on the importation of foreign merchan-
dise, these have also operated as a premium in favor of American manufactures, whilst, on the other hand, the con-
tinuance of peace, and the frua;ality of Government, have rendered unnecessary any oppressive taxes, tending mate-
rially to enhance the price of labor, or impeding any species of industry.
No cause, indeed, has, perhaps, more promoted, in every respect, the general prosperity of the United States, than
the absence of those systems of internal restrictions and monopoly which continue to disfigure the state of society
in other countries. No law exists here, directly or indirectly, confining man to a particular occupation or place, or
excluding any citizen from any branch, he may, at any time, think proper to pursue. Industry is, in every respect,
perfectly free and unfettered; every species of trade, commerce, art, profession and manufacture, being equally
opened to all, without nquiring any previous regular apprenticeship, admission, or licence. Hence the progress of
America has not been confined to the improvement of her agriculture, and to the rapid formation of new settlements
and States in the wilderness: but her citizens have extended their commerce through every part of the globe, and
carry on with complete success, even those branches for which a monopoly had heretofore been considered essen-
tially necessary.
The same principle has also accelerated the introduction and progress of manufactures, and must ultimately
j!;ive in that branch, as in all others, a decided superioi'it)^ to the citizens of the United States over the inhabitants
of countries oppressed by taxes, restrictions and monopolies. It is believed that, even at this time, the only power-
ful obstacle against which American manufactures have to struggle, arises from the vastly superior capital of the
first manufacturing nation of Kurope. which enables her merchants to give very long credits, to sell on small profits,
and to make occasional sacrifices.
The information which has been obtained is not sufficient to submit, in conformity with the resolution of the
House, the plan best calculated to protect and promote American manufactures. The most obvious means are
bounties, increased duties on importation, and loans by Government.
Occasional premiums might be beneficial; but a general system of bounties is more applicable to articles exported
than to those manufactured for home consumption.
The present system of duties may, in some respects, be equalized and improved, so as to protect some species of
manufactures witliout effecting the revenue. But prohibitory duties are liable to the treble objection of destroying
competition, of taxing the consumer, and of diverting capital and industry into channels generally less profitable to
the nation than those which would have naturally been pursued by individual interest left to itself. A moderate
increase will be less dangerous, and, if adopted, should be continued during a certain period;for the repeal of a duty
once laid, materially injures those who have relied on its permanency, as has been exemplified in the salt manufac-
ture.
Since, however, the comparative want of capital, is the principal obstacle to the introduction and advancement
of manufactures in America, it seems that the most efficient, and most obvious remedy would consist in supplying
that capital. For, although the extension of banks may give some assistance in that respect, their operation is limi-
ted to a few places, nor does it comport with the nature of those institutions to lend for periods as long as are requi-
site for ihe establishment of manufactures. The United States might create a circulating stock, bearing a low rate
of interest, and lend it at par to manufacturers, on principles somewhat similar to that formerly adopted by the
1810.] MANUFACTURES. 4-3!
States of New York and Pennsylvania, in flieir loan offices. It is believed that a plan might be devised by which
five millions of dollars a year, but not exceeding, in (he whole, twenty millions, inisKt be thus lent, without any snate-
rial risk of ultimate loss, and without taxing or injuring any otiier part ot the community.
All which is respectfully submitted.
Tkeasuky Department, ^ipril 17th^ 1810.
ALHKRTGALLATIN.
A.
Extract of a letter from Wm. Edtoards, of Northampton^ to the Postmaster at that place, dated Novcmhev 29, 1809.
Having been regularly bred to the business of tanning, and this having lieen my sole occupation for twenty-ti\e
years. 1 have been leilto reflect, with much regret, upon thegeneial inferiority of American leather, compared with
most Euiopean, and particularly English manufactured. A want of capital has been thegreat cause of the depressed
state of this manufacture. The hide, in its natural state, is a mass of hbres; (he interstices between the fibres is fil-
led with a fleshy substance; to expel these without injuring the fibres, and then to fill the vacuum completely and
entirely with what the chemists call tannin, contained in bark, is the v\hole art of tanning. To do tliis effectually,
years of time is necessary, and repeated applications of fresh bark to the liide ;it proper j)eriods. The etabli>hmenL
which I have made in this coiinty will receive sixteen thousanil full grown hitles. and lecjuires a capital of one hun-
dred thousand dollars. \y\. have three tanneries, for the conveniency of collecting bark, rat'ier than do all our
business at one place, which would necessarily soon produce a scarcity oi' bark, we use such a quantity — say one
cord to six hides; we have six hundred and seventy-two vats, three bark mills, which grind our bark by water,
betxyeen two stones, as corn is ground. We have the same number of hide mills which go by water for softening
I'oreign hides, taking off the hair, and working the hides. Also, three rolling machines, which also go by water.
These produce a vesy advantageous effect in perfectly extending and consolidating the soal leather after it is tanned,
and supersedes the necessity of the shoemaker's hammering the leather; saves entirely the labor and waste attend-
ing that part of the shoeinaker's business, and gives the leather a ci(;seness ctf texture by far beyond hammering or
any other plan now practised. Also I have found much advantage by applying heat, by means of a copjjer cylinder,
adapted to the purpose, passing through vats, we call leeches, in which we make the last effort to extract the tannin
from the bark, after the bark, with a decoction, has been for from thirty to ninety days applied to the hiile. Most
ot the abo\e methods I have originated, and from long experience, find the success attending them has abundantly
equalled my expectations.
Much saving of labor and bark, is gained by these improvements, as must be obvious to any person who has a
slight knowledge either practical or theoretical of the business. Our forests abound with bark; our beeves afford
many hides, and large quantities are imported from the Spanish dominions, part of which are maimfactured, and part
are re-exported. Slaughter hides are sometimes exported, which ought to be prohibited, if practicable. I have
known, and 1 believe it n()t uncommon, that quantities of hides and bark have been exported to England, and the
leather made from these hides importeil and used in this country. The manufacture ofleather in the Middle States
is far in advance beyond eitlier the Northern or Southern States. A heavy duty on green or slaughter hides, if
constitutional, and a small duty, say one cent, per lb. on the exportation of foreign hides — a heavy impost duty on
leather of eveiy kind and in every shape, witli an aid of capital, and perhaps a bounty on improvements, made pub-
lic, would have a tendency to encourage the manufacture ofleather. Also a law appointing inspectors of slaughter
hides, to guard against thegreat injury they now in many places sustain, by the carelessness or wantonness of the
butchers in hacking and cutting them. In the city of New York, there is a loss from this source of twenty
per cent, at least, without a particle of gain. Also a law appointing inspectors of leather, to prevent tanners from
using an improper quantity of lime in the process, and offering their leather in market, when only partially tanned,
would be very useiul. Tlie tanners in Boston and its neighborhood practise this method, much to the injury of the
article, and in that way to the public. The same hide, well manuiactured, will assuredly be worth (hmble to the
consumer, than if poorly manufactured. Yet mankind are so much the creatures of habit, and such the nature of
the business, the difference will not be readily discovered by a superficial observer. One -third of the hides tanned
in the United States are im|>orted hides. These come from the Spanish colonies almost wholly. Hides in England
are unif'rmly higher than in this country — Is. &d. per stone is the least price I have seen stated, that is something
more than seven cents per pound. Their bark in England costs more than their hides; that is, bark sutticient to
tan a hide costs more than the hide. My slaughter hides cost me five and a half cents per lb. and my bark costs
inc one thirteenth so much as the hide. Leather would be an important article of exportation even to England, if
it could be admitted there by paying no more duty than their manufactured articles pay in this country. The man-
ufacture ot leather is by no means completed when it goes from the hands of the tanner. The currier, the shoema-
ker, saddler, harnessmaker. and several other tradesmen fit it for various uses after the tanner has performed his
operations.
432
FINANCE.
[1810.
B.
Statement of Mills for spinning Cotton, of which an account has been received.
NDMBBIl
SPiyilLKS
State or District.
Town or situation.
In operation.
Erecting'.
In 1809.
In 1810.
Maine,
Waldoborough, - - - . .
1
150
300
New Hampshire, -
New Ipswich, - . . . .
2
-
1,200
2,000
Other towns, - . . . .
4
-
3,000
Massachusetts,
Near Nuburyport, - .. . .
1
-
200
200
Dedhain, ' -
1
-
192
900
Sundry towns adjoining the State of Rhode Island,
(08
-
4,820
7,500
Ditto, - - - . .
(0-
5
-
13,000
Rhode Island,
Providence and its vicinity,
(c)17
-
14,296
22,900
Ditto, - -
(0-
y
-
7,600
East Greenwich, - - - - .
1
-
500
1,000
Connecticut,
Pomfret and Stirling, ■• - . .
2
-
1,390
4,500
New Haven and Derby, - - . -
3
-
(e)700
700
Killingiy and Plainfield, - - - -
-
o
-
3,600
Vermont,
-
a
260
350
-------
-
3
_
350
New York, -
Washington county, - ■• . -
1
-
608
700
Hudson. ■■----.
1
-
(e)500
500
Whitestown, - - - . -
1
-
200
300
Washington county, - - . .
-
1
-
500
Dutchess county, ---...
-
2
.
1,000
New Jersey.
Patterson and Belleville, - ■ - -
3
-
(e)500
500
Pennsylvania,
Near Philadelphia, - - - . -
2
-
(e)500
500
Shippensburgh, - - - - -
ti-
-
548
600
Pittsburgh, ----_,
ll
-
300
300
Delaware, -
Near Wdmington, -----
1
-
480
500
Ditto, ---..-
tl
-
(e)200
200
Maryland, -
Near Baltimore, -----
2.
-
1,100
6,000
Ditto, - - - - -
-
1
-
5. ore
Patuxent, ------
-
1
-
300
Washington county, - - - -
fl
-
300
300
Virginia,
Petersburg, ------
1
-
96
500
South Carolina,
Charleston, - - - - -
fl
252
S50
Georgia,
Louisville, - - - - .
fl
-
200
300
Ohio,
Cincinnati, - - - - _
fl
-
576
600
Kentucky, -
Six several places, ■ - - -
ff'
-
700
3,000
Tennessee, -
Nashville, ----."-
fl
Total,
220
250
30,500
87,000
Notes, (e) These are on estimate; the residue of the spindles for 1609, are from actual returns.
t All are water mills except those marked thus f, which arc impelled by horses.
(c) For a detail of these, see statement C.
1810.]
MANUFACTURES.
433
C.
List of the Cotton Mills icithin thirty miles of the town of Providence, November H, 1809.
Year of
Firm.
establish-
ment.
1791,
Almy, Brown, &
Slater,
1795,
Warwick Spinning
Mill Owners,
1805,
Coventry Manufac-
turing Company,
it
Union Cotton, do.
1805-6,
-
1806,
-
kfc
.
4b
.
1807,
Providence Manu-
facturing Co.
4fc
Warwick do.
Hope, do.
44
Natick Manufac-
turing Company,
1808,
Potowomut do.
-
1809,
1803,
1804,
Within
two
year?,
1808,
1805-6,
1808,
1809,
Where situated.
State.
Rhode Island,
Manchester Manu-
facturing Co.
Pawtucket C. and
C. do.
Samuel Slater&Co.
I--
I:
Pomfret Manufac-
ringCo.
Massachusetts,
Connecticut,
Rhode Island,
Massachusetts,
Connecticut,
Town.
N. Providence,
Warwick,
Coventry,
Johnston,
Cumberland, -
N. Providence,
Warwick,
Scituate,
Smithtield,
Warwick,
S. Kingston,
Coventry,
Warwick,
Rchoboth,
Canton,
Franklin,
Med way,
Swanzey,
Taunton,
Rehoboth,
Pomfret,
Sterling,
Scituate,
Juhnslon,
Cranston,
Smithfield,
Do.
Coventry,
Cranston,
Mendon,
Attleborougli,
North Bridge,
Mendon,
Swanzey,
Killingly.
Piainiield, -
Ag^ent or principal
owner.
Almy & Brown,
Do.
Samuel Arnold,
Henry P. Franklin.
Walcott,
Rich'd Waterman,
Tiftiins & Head,
Hosea Humphrey,
John K. Pitman,
Almy & Brown,
Thomas S. Webb,
Almy & Brown,
Adams & I,othrop,
Blodget & Power,
Cyrus French,
Tlieo. A. Foster,
Caleb Greene, Jun.
Ingraham,
Samuel Slater,
Blackburn,
Dexter Wheeler, -
Leonard,
John Pitman & Co.
Smith Wilkinson,
John Dorrance,
Caleb Fisk,
Daniel Lyman,
Roger Williams,
Richaril Buttiim,
Oliver Bartlett,
Dutu Arnold,
William Potter,
Butler & Wheaton,
Ebenr. Tyler,
Walter Paine,
Tyler,
Number of
spindles
now in opera-
tion.
1,150
600
1,692
896
200
288
400
96
2,190
1,260
1,584
1,700
1,184
564
200
96
96
1.240
1,344
500
400
528
180
500
128
1,200
190
14,196
4,820
1,390
20,406
Number of
spindles
which might
be employed.
1,500
1,200
2,000
1,200
400
400
500
200
3.200
2,500
2,500
3,000
1,500
1,000
500
300
1,000
2.000
1,500
500
400
600
500
1,500
500
2,500
2,000
2,500
1,200
1,000
1,000
1,000
500
400
10.000
1,000
800
700
500
1,500
1.500
22,900
7,500
4,500
7,600
13,000
3,000
58.500
In addition to this list of mills, there are several intended to be erected the ensuing spring; for some the mill seats
are already purchased. I am well informed that, by next April, there will be upwards of 40,000 i-pindles in opera-
tion; and, it is expected that the whole number ab;)ve mentioned will be in operation in the course of one year
THOS. COLES, Collector.
4U
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MANUFACTURES.
435
Note F.
Amongst numerous other facts, tlie following are particularly stated:
In New Hampshire,
Vermont, -
Berkshire, Mass.
Ontario co. N. Y.
York county, Maine,
Cardinp;' Macliincs.
One
for every 250
tamilies.
135
18
8
Fulling Mills.
140
163
18
8
Yards annually woven
Cotton and Flax.
Cloth and Flannel.
800,000 Considerable.
j
1,040.000 1,315,000 yards.
100,000 Considerable.
140,000 Ditto,
70,000 120,0001b. of flax and cot-
ton spun and woven.
Of the cloth and flannel thus wove, about two-thirds are cloth, generally worth more than one dollar a yard,
and the remainder flannel.
In Delaware, 150,000 lbs. wool annually spun and woven in private families. Uarge exportations of linen Irom
the western counties of Pennsylvania, and some from Kentucky, and several places in (he Eastern and >iiddle
States. Eighty thousantl yards brought for sale, in 1809, to Pittsburgh alone; and the number of looms in that town
has increased, since the year 1807, from 17 to 44. In the lower counties of Virginia, North Carolina, generally, and
the upper counties of South Caroliiui and (Georgia, almost the whole of the summer clothing, for every description of
persons, is of household manufacture; and almost all the slaves are entirely clothed in the same manner. The
scarcity of wool alone prevents an adequate supply from the same source for winter clothing. The number of stores
for the sale of foreign goods, has, in Matthews counly, Virginia, from the year 1803, decreased from fifteen to one.
At a general review of militia, last summer, in North Carolina, where nmre than fifteen hundred persons were on
the ground, there were not forty who were not entirely clothed with homespun.
G.
Household Mam(factiires in Ncir Hampshire.
In almost every town, (of six miles square, or a district containing one or more towns) having a population of
200 or 300 families, there is a carding machine and fulling mill. The cost of a carding machine is about .500 dollars.
One described to me, cards, annually, 6.000 pounds of wool, at 7 cents per pound, attended by one hand. This
mode of carding relieves the house-spinner ot one-lialf the labor of a day. for the sum of 3i cents.
Every farmer's house is provided with one or more wheels, according to the number of females.
Every second house, at least, has a loom for weaving linen, cotton, and coarse woollen cloths, which is almost
wholly done by women.
Manufactures of these kinds amount, probably, on an average, per family, to from 100 to 600 yards in a year,
without an hour's loss of labor to the field.
Considerable quantities of coarse flaxen cloth, worth from 15 to 20 cents per yard, thus manufactured in families,
are sold to traders in country villages or in towns, and sent for a market to the Southern States, on which a profit is
made by the trader.
A specimen of the cost and profit on the employ of a Fidling: Mill, in the county of Cheshire, in dressing cloths for
household mamifactures .
Yearly supply of cloths, for dressing and dying:
Offustian or cotton, ----.. larrf*, 1,000
Woollen, merely to be pressed, - - . . 1.700
Do. to be dyed, fulled, &c. - - . . 4,000
Yards, 6,700
The charge and sum received for dressing the above, SI, 225
The expense of labor, &c. as follows:
The proprietor states his service, at
Two men employed four months, at $20,
Two apprentices, the same time,
Cost ot dye stuff". &c.
Other expenses.
$110
160
80
175
75
Leaving a balance to the mill of - - - g.25 *j ^25
The cost of the mill and machinery, is stated to be, - - . $1500
The foregoing may be considered as a sample of the clothiers' mills in New Hampshire, of which tliere are about
one hundred and forty in the State; S(mie. probably, may do less, and others much more than the above.
The cost of manufacturing eighteen pounds of wool into twenty yards of cloth, as follows:
18 pounds of wool, (best common) at 50 cents, - - .
Carding, oiling, &c.
Spinning,
Weaving.
Dressing colored black,
14
8
32
$9 00
1 44
2 80
1 60
6 00
$21 21
This cloth, three quarter yards wide, (cost, per yard 106 cents) is thick and firm, is finer than English cloths c^
six quarter yards wide, 9:)ld, at retad stores, at $3 50 par yard, and is twice as durable.
436 FINANCE. ' [1810.
H.
Extract of a Idler from William Jf'hittemore, of West Cambridge, to the Collector of Boston, dated 24th Novem-
ber, 180D.
The machinery with which we now manufacture all kinds of wool and cotton cards thathave been called for.
were invented by Amos Whittemore, in the year 1797; he then obtiiined the exclusive privilege of using said
machines, by letters patent, for fourteen years. Amos Whittemore and myself were jointly concerned in the first
machines that were built, and are still the sole proprietors of the patent. Congress, at their last winter session,
extended the patent fourteen years, by a special act. We have fifty-five of those patent machines, thirty-seven of
which are now in use; tliese machines, with the other apparatus necessary to carry on the business to its present
exten(, have cost us about forty thousand dollars. We have now employed, in the factory, upwards of forty hands;
we manufacture, weekly, one hundred and eighty dozen pair of hand cards, and two hundred square feet of cards
for the woollen and cotton factories, which, together, amount to about two thousand dollars. Had it been in our
power, the year past, to have supplied ourselves with card wire, the amount of the cards manufactured in our fac-
tory would iiave exceeded three thousand dollars per week; for we should have had all our machines in use. The
building, in which we now carry on the business, has cost us ten thousand dollars; fifty thousand dollars, at least,
is necessary for a capital to carry on the business to the extent, exclusive of buildings and machinery. We have
been obliged to make great sacrifices to obtain money to enable us to cany on the business, so as to be able to
answer the demand for cards; our moneyed institutions have afibrded but little support to domestic manufactures.
The wire is the only article necessary to the manufacture of cards, but what our own country produces, and that
might be manufactured here as good, and nearly as cheap, as in England. We have so far satisfied ourselves (by
experiment) thai nothing, but want of capital, has prevented us from setting up that business. The iron made on
lake Champlalii, is fnunci to be as good for wire, if not superior, to any ever imported. The wire, to supply our
factory one year, will, in England, cost about fifteen thousand dollars, and the expenses of importing about ten per
cent., (it being free of duty); perhaps about the same quantity is used, annually, in the other card manufactories
in the United States. There is no doubt, in my mind, from the observations made since I have been in the manu-
facturing business, that, had the same support been afti)rded manufacturers, generally, that has been to trade and
commerce, our manufactories, at tliis time, would have been carried (m much more extensively, and would have
generally afforded a profit to those concerned. Since the obstructions to our foreign trade, the manufactories of our
country have increased astonishingly; the demand for wool and cotton cards, the present season, has been twice as
great as it has been any year preceding. Since the receipt of your letter, my time has been so constantly occupied
v^^ith the concerns of the manufactory, that I have not been able to make out any statement of it before. 1 have
endeavored to give a general description of our manufactory; time would not permit me to be more particular.
I.
■M- .,, , .i'.i. ' Worcester, November 20, 1809.
Sin:
Having invented a cheap and simple method of manufacturing wood screws Irom iron wire, I obtained a patent
for the same from the United States, in July last, and finding it extremely difficult, by any means within my power,
to obtain wire of suitable siz,es, I was induced to attempt the manufacturing of it; and, as a necessary appendage,
to connect this business with that of screw making, the process being so easy and simple that two men ot common
capacity can manufacture from rods, about the size of common nail rods, three hundred weight of assorted screw
wire per day; in the same time a man, with two boys, can- make from the wire twenty groce of screws of a quality
very much superior to those usually imported. The expense of constructing screw machines upon the principles of
my patent is small, and the capital now employed, (the business being yet in its infancy.) but in one year, with the
capital lean command, it would be in my power to erect as many machines as would enable me to supply the United
States with that article, and of a quality much superior to any ever imported, and at as low a rate as are now paid
for those imported of an inferior quality.
The manufacture of iron and brass wire has been olten attempted within the United States with success, and can
be carried on to a very great extent; but all the umlertakeis, in consequence of foreign wire being imported free of
duty, have, without exception, abandoned the business; if 1 depended on foreign wire for the manufacturin°; of
screws I should not be an advocate for a duty on it; but, as I make my own wire, its free iinportation does not affect
me, as relates to the quantity appropriated to that particular use; but it very seriously affects me in a much inore
enlarged and extensive point of view: but if a duty of 15 or 20 per cent., ad valorem, was laid on the importation of
foreign wire, the capital within the control of the company, now interested with me in this business, would enable
me immediately to extend my machiueiy to a magnitude sufficiently extensive to meet the consumption of coarse
wire within this State. Theinanufacture of card wire also, of which there is a great consumption within the United
States, could be made to equal advantage, and would follow in course on account of the demand for it. provided
manufacturers were aided by the above mentioned duty on foreign wire; but if they should extend their works, anti-
cipating 111 It encouragement from Government, and it should not be given, they would suffer great loss and disaj)-
pointment. ,,
The malleabilily of the American iron renders the United States perfectly independent of all other countries for
that first of all raw materials, and it is only by the patronage of Congress that industry and the arts can be so exten-
sively cultivated as to take the greatest advantage, not only of this article, but of other raw materials which the
great resources of our country furnish. The prevailing spirit of enterprise at the present time, in the exertion and
extension of manufacturing establishments, is much owing to the measures heretofore adopted by (Jovernment; and
I feel confident that few articles can be made in this country to so great advantage as iron wire, and that no suffi-
cient reason can be adduced why this article should be exempt from duty more than many others, to the particular-
and very great injury of our own citizens. I am, however, much encouraged to hope that the measures Govern-
ment now appear to be taking, will be efficient in patr-onising the very laudable exertions of its citizens in the pro-
duction of articles indispensable to our necessities, and. especially those that are produced from the raw materials of
our own counti-y.
And the only patronage leciuired in this business, is, that the article of iron wire should be subjected to the same
duty tliat other ar-ticlesol iron manul'actures are subjected to when imported tVom Great Britain.
I am, most respectfully, sir, your most obedient and very humble servant,
Hon. Henuv Dkarborn, Esq. ABEL STOU KLL.
1 am satisfied that wii-e of all kinds can, and would very soon be manufactured in this neighborhood, suflicicii!
for the consumption of the United States, if a duty should be laid on imported wire equal to what is paid on foieign
articles generally. If (Congress should deem it expedient to lay a duty on wii-e, I have good reason for believing
that a considerable capital would be immediately vested in the manufactor-y of that article.
H. DEARBON.
P. S. The wood screws manufactured by Stowell and those concerned with him, are superior in quality to
imported ones: and I presume thit there is no doubt, in the minds of those who have become acquainted with the
facility with which they are now made, but that a sufficient quantity will be made for the use of the United States,
if suitable cncour-agement is afforded by the Government for the manufacturing of wire.
• .s •., H. D.
1810.1
MANUFACTURES.
437
Note K.
Statement of a manufacture at ^^Ibany.
CAPITAL.
WOBKMBJf.
Number of Hats aniuially made.
Value of ditto,
annually made.
Value of fo-
reig'n goods
and materials
annually used
PROFIT.
at 7 dollars.
at 3 dollars.
at 1 dollar.
Total.
$8,000
20
$1,600
$1,800
$3,000
$6,400
$19,600
$900
15 a 20 p. ct.
Memorandum by a country Hatter, in the State of Neiv York.
PINK HATS.
Racoon, 8 oz. - - $2 50
Beaver, 1 oz. - - 1 00
Dye-stutf and trimmings, 68,i
Making and finishing, - 1 50
Sundries - - 25
$5 93 i
Nett profit, 1 06|
Sell for - $7 00
NAPPED HATS, FIBST aUALITT.
Wool, 5 OZ. - - 20
Racoon, 1 oz. - . 31
Muskrat. 1 oz. - - 50
Dye-stuff and trimmings, 68.4
Making and finishing, - 1 25
Sundries, - - 12^
$3 07
Nett profit, - 1 93
Sell for - 5 00
NAPPED HATS, SECOND ftVALITT
Wool, 7 oz.
Muskrat. 1 oz. -
Dye-stuff and trimmings.
Making and finishing.
Sundries,
Nett profit.
Sell for
.■ALITT.
28
50
68^5-
1
25
12i
2
84
1
16
$4 00
NETT PROFIT.
On fine hats,
Napped ditto, first quality,
Ditto, do. second do.
Felt do.
$1 06
I 93
1 16
60
l&osT OS, September 2b, 1809.
With two brothers, I am interested in the manufacture of cut nails. We have an establishment at Maiden, five
miles from Boston, where we have in operation twenty-two patent machines upon J. Reed's plan of cutting and
heading with the same operation. We are also interested in two establishments upon the same plan in the vicinity
of Philadelphia. One situated on Chester creek, where we have ten machines, the other situated on French creek,
where we are preparing to erect twenty machines. Tlie tliree manufactories, with the mill streams, buikiings and
machinery, necessary for that purpose, when the French creek establishment is completed, with two rolling and
slitting mills already built, will cost ninety thousand dollars. The active capital employed, seventy-five thousand
dollars. With the fifty-two machines, sixty men and boys are rendered capable ot manufacturing, from the nail
plates, fifteen hundred tons of nails per year, and by multiplying the number of machines, a quantity could be ma-
nufactured, more than adequate to the consumption of the United States, more especially if Congress, duly estimat-
ing the benefits to be derived from this important branch of industry, should see fit to grant a drawback on exporta-
tion somewhat proportionate to the duty paid on foreign iron. It would be very desirable, and encouraging to manu-
facturers, if permanent regulations could be consistently adopted, that would tend to render cheap and plenty the
raw material, and tiiat would discourage foreign importation. Such a measure would greatly facilitate liomestic
manufactures: it would divert tiie energy and enterprise of wealthy men, from ordinaiy pursuits; be productive of
the welfare and interest of our country; whereas only temporary regulations tend to intimidate. The encourage-
ments offered by Government, whether prohibitory or remunerative, should at least be co-extensive with the time
necessarily required for the erection of extensive works, for laborers to be instructed, and for the manufactured
article to find a market, that the manufacturer may, without distress, be enabled to meet his current expenses, and
to replenish his stock from the return of sales; otherwise the wealth and influence of foreign competition, would,
by long credits, and by purposely furnishing a surplus of cheap inferior articles at a low price, not only retard, but
impoverish, the very existence of any infant manufactory in our country- If the foreign manufacturer can find a
ready sale for his goods in the United States, at cost and charges, his object is gained, the manufacturing profit is
secured, and not unfrequently. b;)lii to the injury of the consumer, and of the American manufacturer; to tiie con-
sumer, because the cheapest goods are commonly the most tleceptive, and to the American manufacturer, by an
unexpected influx of foreign goods in his line, he may be defeated in his calculations, be supplanted in his sales,
and compelled to warehouse a heavy stock of finished goods until the season is past for procuring, to advantage, the raw
material indispensably necessary to his business. Being thus situated, he must either abandon his employment, or
resort to the painful alternative of sacrificing his finished gooils tor less tiian their cost, (jr borrowing money upon
usury, to replenish his stock at an advanced price, either of which, to a moderate capitalist, if persisted in. is inevi-
table ruin. English nails, the fine drawn excepted, are usually made of inferior iron, and are sometimes transported
to this country in lieu of ballast, almost freight free, and sold for cost and charges; and their hoops, rods, and nail
plates, are made from a kind of unwrought iron, by a process recently invented; and when the latter are cut into
nails they are tender and brittle, hence arises a prejudice against all cut nails, the consumer being ignorant of the
cause: but cut nails, made of Russia, Swedish, or American iron, are a good substitute for hammered nails, and, in
fact, have the preference with most people, for the following reasons, viz: on account of the sharp corners and true
taper with which cut nails are formed, it may be driven into harder wood, without bending or breaking, or hazard
of splitting the wood, by which the labor of boring is saved, the nail, one way, being of the same breadth or thick-
ness from head to point. A moment's recurrence to the origin of this art, and to its rapid progress within a few
years in this State, may not be amiss at this time. By the effect of necessity, in the time of the Revolution, cut nails
were first made of the rusty hoops of old casks, and were as worthless as the materials of which they were made;
but, afterthe introduction ot rolling and slitting mills into the State, nail plates of new iron were substituted instead
of rusty hoops, yet nails were for some time manufactured in a very imperfect manner; at present it is otherwise.
There are now in this vicinity extensive nail manufactories, with useful machinery for the saving of labor, and the
56 tt
438 FINANCE. [1810.
business is better understood and conducted, and the quality of cut nails is so much improved, that little seems
to be wanted in order to success, but the protection and patronage of Government. By the best information I
can obtain, I find tliat, on an average of the last three years, the quantity of nails and brads manufactured within the
State, ma)' he computed at no less than two thousand tons per year, of which about seventeen liundred and fifty
tons have been cut. the residue hammered.
The foreign relations of our country, for some years past, iiave been so contingent, that the price of iron has
been fluctuating between ninety -five and one hundred and forty dollars per ton, whilst the consumption of nails has
been diminishing, and of course tlie demand ibr them; and, notwithstanding foreign nails have been prohibited, yet
the quantity on hand wlien the prohibition commenced, added to tlie quantity snice manufactured in the United
States, witft a great diminution of exports, has lett no chance for them to rise in proportion to the rise of the raw
material. The manufacturer's profit is, therefore, less than it was prior to the rise on won. During the present con-
test with Great Britain, botli the French and Spanish colonies, in America and the West Indies, have received con-
siderable supi)lies of nails from the United States, and particularly cut nails, which they i)referred for many pur-
poses. Reterence to liie custom-house books will probably show the difference between the imports and exports,
and the result, the expediency or inexpediency of encouraging, by drawback, the exportation of them.
In the event of a peace in Europe, and a free trade between Great Britain and the Spanish colonies, the former,
perhaps, could supplant the American supply of this article in the markets of the latter, were not Congress to grant
some encouragement, either by drawback or bounty, to the exporter.
The fact is, that American iron, although the ore is excellent, is brought to market and sold in an unfinished
state: it is not sufficiently hammered to be sound, and it is hammered in a state so cold, that the seams and cracks,
of which there are many, do not close and weld; the iron, therefore, to the worker or consumer, is worth less by
ten dollars per ton, than iron finished in tlie style of Russia or Sweden; and this is not all, for the ends of the bars
of American iron are so unsound, that they are only fit for snap iron, and, in fact, are cut off and sold as such by
the manufacturer, who pays full piice for them, losing thereby five dollars and twenty-five cents, besides loss sus-
tained by transportation and frequent handling. This being the case, arid the manufacturer not being disposed to a
reform, I should be sorry to be left in their hands, or be subject to their pleasure, so much as I would be, if our
Government would adopt any effectual measures to prevent the importation of iron, under the mistaken impression
that our country is at present capable of producing a sufficient quantity for its own consumption. Any thing that
would tend permanently to advance the price of iron, by increasing the demand, would tend to increase its inferiority
in point of intrinsic value; for, when any article in our markets of home manufacture produces the highest price,
and is in demand, it is frequently hurried off hand in a very unfinished and slovenly manner, even in such an im-
perfect state, as would not in common times sell at any price; it is therefore necessary, that our country should be
protected from impositions of this kind, and that, instead of prohibiting the importation of iron, as some would have
it, it should continue to be encouraged, until we can be supplied at home with less hazard. These occasional re-
marks you can think of, and, if proper, use them to advantage.
Boston, 13/A August, 1809.
The importance, in Massachusetts, of nail machinery, and of ail that relates to rolling and slitting mills, with
which nail machinery is immediately connected, requires that a particular account should be given of them.
In old countries, nails are forged; here, they are cut, and it is curious to trace the progress of American genius
through the various steps of this invention. Twenty years ago some men, now unknown, and then obscure, began
by cutting slices out of old hoops, and by a common vice griping those pieces, headed them with several strokes of
the hammer. Gradually slitting mills were built, and the shears and the heading tools were perfected; yet much
labor and expense were requisite to make nails. In a little while. Jacob Perkins, Jonathan Ellis, and a few others,
put into execution the thought of cutting and of heading nails by water; but, more intent upon their machinery than
upon their pecuniary affairs, they were unable to prosecute the business. At different times, different men have
spent fortunes in improvements, and, it may be said with truth, more than a million of dollars; but at last these joint
efforts are crowned with complete success, and we are now able to manufacture, at about one-third of the expense
that wrought nails can be manufactured for, nails which are superior to them for at least three fourths of the pur-
poses to vvJiich nails are applied, and which, for seven-eighths of those purposes, are as good. The machine made
use of by Odiorne, that lately invented by Jonathan BUlis, and a few others, present very fine specimens of
American genius.
To northern carpenters it is well known, that, in almost all instances, it is not necessary to bore the wood be-
fore driving a cut nail; all that is required is to place the cutting edge of the nail across the grain of the wood. It
is also true, that cut nails will hold better in the wood. These qualities are, in some instances, worth twenty per
cent of the value of the article, which isequal to the whole expense of manufacturing it. For sheathing and tiraw -
ing, cut nails are full as good as wrought nails; only in one respect are the best wrought nails a little superior to cut
nails, and that is where it is necessary they should be clinched. The manufacture of cut nails was born in our own
country, and has within its bosom advanced through all the various stages of infancy to manhood, and, no doubt,
we shall be soon able, by receiving proper encouragement, to render them superior to wrought nails in every
particular.
The principal business of rolling and slitting mills is rolling nail plates. They also serve to make nail rods,
hoops, tires, sheet iron, and sheet copper. In this state we have not less than twelve, viz:
At Dover, one owned by the Boston iron and nail factory, which is composed of John and Samuel Welles, and
R. Whiting.'
At Plymouth, one owned by Samuel Spear, W. Davis, and Nathaniel Russell.
At Dover, Beverly, Arasbury, one each, all incorporated companies, owned, in part, I presume, by William
Gray, Samuel Gray and Osgood,
At Nev.ton, one owned by Rufus Ellis, General Elliot and others.
At Norton, one.
At Taunton, three owned by Leonard and Crocker and others.
At Bridgewater, two.
These mills could roll and slit 7,000 ttms of iron a year. They now, it is presumed, roll and slit, each year,
about 3,500 tons, 2,400 tons of which probably are cut up into nails and brads. These 3,500 tons sell for as much
as 700,000 dollars, and we may call American labor and profit three-fifths of it, when foreign iron is employed, and
the whole of it, when our iron is made use of.
It is useless to observe that the consumption of cut nails has increased in proportion as their manufacture has
been brought to perfection. As late as ten years ago it was vety sinall, and the increase has been much less rapid
than it would have been had the rivalsliip of foreign nails not stood in the way.
The English iron imported into this country, either in bars or in nail plates, or in nail rods, or in hoops, is not
good for any thing, nor are tires manufactured with it of any use. Out of the ore they roll the iron into bars, with-
out hammering it, v\hich saves them much expense; but the consequence is, that although the ore be good, and
although the iron looks welK yet it is not compact at all; has no strength, andjgood, as the razors of Peter Pindar,
" to sell but not to use." The fact is, the British never employ it in their own country, nor can a man, while he is
buying a hoop, or a tire, or a cut nail, distinguish whether it was made out of English iron. To prevent this species
of fraud it is necessary that Government should prohibit, entirely, the importation of English bar iron, nail plates,
nail rods, &c. This will also encourage the manufacture of our own iron. At particular times America has been
filled with the refuse of English nails and brads, and then the American manufacturer lias been obliged to stop his
I8I0.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. 430
works and subject to losses, and the consumer, deceived by (he name of English n'lils, has bougiit this refuse greatly
to his injury. It is, therefore, highly important to prohibit the ini[iortatioii of English nails and brads of all the kinds
whicii can be replaced immediately by American, and this includes all except fine drawn nails, upon which an extra
duty of one cent per pound might be placed, and if no part of this extia duty were drawn back, it would by thus
much encourage the exportation of American nails.
Nor can the Legislature be restrained from prohibiting foreign nails and brads, by a fear that t'le American
manufacturers will be unable to furnish the quantity wanted: for almost immediately they could manufacture half
as many again as they now do, and, in six months, could increas.- this to any quantity desired; nor is it to be leared
that the prices will be advanced by monopoly, as the different |)atent rights of improveil nail machiruMy are owned
by a great many individuals totally disconnected, and as some pretty good machines are common to all. It is also
well to state, in addition, that cut n:iils have been exported in considerable quantities, and gone to a good market:
whilst they weie not so well made, they were sold in foreign ports without a prolit; in Havana, and in many other
places, they now actually prefer 4(1. cut nails of a good (juality, to the best English nails wilh which they have
usually been supplied. I cannot leave oft" this subject without adding one word more about English iron. It may
be the plan of the English, when selling it to us, to bring into disc_redit American cut nails, and other American
manufactured articles. Unfortunately a great proportion of those articles, and especially cut nails, h;is been manu-
factured out of that iron, and probably it ever will be, because the articles cost less, look full as well, and s<'ll as
well to those who never bought any before. It is almost impossible for many people to distinguish between good
and bad cut nails, and some are led to prefer giving a liigher price for English wrought nails, which are no better
than cut nails manufactured out of any iroti but P^nglish. 1 have already observed that the mills in Massachusetts
could matmliicture 7,000 tons of iron, while they oidy manufacture 3,500 tons. This arises mostly from the rival -
ship with imported articles of the same kind, a rivalship which the legislature may do away at once.
It need not be mentioned that the iron manufacturers have, on exportation, an equitable right to a drawback of
the duty on iinported iron.
In Masssachusetts originated the project to manufacture cut nails, and there il has first been brought to its |)re-
sent state of perfection. Lately manufactories have been erected to a considerable extent in New York, Permsyl-
vania, and Maryland, and unquestionably ihey will rapidly multiply there, and soon be spread all over the country.
if the encouragements are given by the legislature, which are suggested in this sketch. If the legislature should
determine to allow a drawback of the duty on iron when manufactured, it might be well to render the thing more
simple to change that duty, which is now ad valorem, into a specific duty by the pound. Say, for example, make
it one cent per pound.
N.
Wrevtham, October 1, 1809.
Straw Bonnets.
This business commenced in this town in the year 1801; at that time the English straw bonnet had become the
fashionable out-door head-dress of the ladies in the large towns, who are allowed always to take the lead in the
fashions. The prices demanded for them were so great as to prevent the farmers' daughters purchasing them. A
young lady, stimulated with a desire to appear not less fashitjuable than those who were better able, or more willing
to pay an extravagant price for a bonnet, conceived that she might, with her own ingenuity and industry, fabricate
one for herself, equal in quality and less in expense, than an English bonnet would cost. The bonnet was soon
completed; and was thought to be no way inferior to the English. This first successful (effort of the young lady
soon commanded customers, who were furnished with bonnets at about half the price which were paid for those im-
ported.
The demands for these bonnets increasing, others were induced to try their ingenuity. These small attempts
were generally crowned with success. In a tew months the manufacture of bonnets exceetled the domestic demand
for them. The surplus were entrusted to the care of a man who frequented the market at Boston, with the com-
mon productions of the country, who made such returns as to not only encourage the first adventurers to continue
the business, but to induce others also to become adventurers, so that, at the end of one year, the bonnet business
had become an important article of traffic in this vicinity. Since whicli the business has annually increased, and
the demand for hats and bonnets becomes more and more extensive. The principal part of this business is done
in the towns of Wrentham, Franklin, Medway, Medfield, 15illingham, Walpole, Sharon, and Foxborough. Some
towns in the counties of Bristol and Worcester have likewise entered into this business. 'I'his concise history of
amanufiirtory, which owes its commencement to mere accident, may not be uninteresting to you; in which I have
been a little particular to show from what small beginnings an important article of merchandise may be produced.
Could you have believed that the annual amount of straw hats and botmets made in the town of 'Wrentham alone
is equal to 100,000 dollars? Tliis, I suppose, to be within bounds. For the amount in the other towns in the county
of Norfolk, abovementioned, I add 100,000 dollars more; this sum is perhaps much too small. Bristol and Worces-
ter manufacture to a considerable amount, and the business has commenced, I have been informed, in the other
parts of the State.
It is to be understootl that the above sum of 200,000 dollars is exclusive of hats and bonnets made and worn by
those who manufacture them. These bonnets and hats are exported not only to New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Virginia North Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, Savannah, and New Orleans, but to several of the West
India Islands.
tUh Congress.] j^O 326. [3d Sessio.n-.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, DECEMBER 12, I8I0.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementaiy to the act, entitled "An act to establish the Treasury
Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following report and estimates:
Revenue.
The nett revenue arising from duties on merchandise and timnage. which accrued during the
year 180S, amitunted to ' - - - - - - - - S 10,348,000
The nett revenue arising from the same sources, which accrued during the year 1809, amounted,
as will appear by the statement (A,) to _ . - - ■ $6,527,000
The statement (B.) exhibits, in detail, the several species of merchandise and other sources from which that
revenue was derived during the year 1809.
440 FINANCE. [1810.
It is ascertained that the nett revenue arising from the same duties, has, for the three first quarters of the year
1810 exceeded 7,500.000 dollars; and it is believed that it will not, for the whole year, fall short of twelve millions.
The sales of public lands north of the river Ohio, have, during the year ending on the 30th September, 1810, as
appears by the statement (C,) amounted to 159,000 acres, and the payments by purchasers, to 610,000 dollars.
The same statement shows, that the total amount of sales from the establishment of the land offices in the year
1800. to the 30th September, 1810, have amounted to 3,168,000 acres, which have produced 6,681,000 dollars; of
which sum, 1,646,000 dollars remain due by purchasers. The sales in the Mississippi Territory, being (after deduct-
in'' expenses,) appropriated, in the first place, to the payment of 1,250,000 dollars to the State of Georgia, are dis-
tinctly stated.
Receipts and Expenditures.
1. Year ending on the 30th September, 1810,
The actual receipts into the Treasury during the year ending on the 30th of September, 1810,
have amounted to - " . , ' " , " r,. J " , ' $8,C88,861 17
Makin'', together with the balance in the Treasury, on the 1st oi October, 1809, and amount-
ing'to ?.------- - 5,828,936, 01
An aggregregate of - - - - - - $ 14,517,797 18
The disbursements during the same year have consisted of the following items, viz:
Civil Department, including miscellaneous expenses, and those incident to the intercourse
with foreign nations, ...--..- - $1,249,200 06
Militarv and Indian Departments, . _ .. . $2,514,523 75
j^-avy, - - - - - - 1,674,735 50
4,189,259 25
Interest on the public debt, .--..... 2,735,89891
Total current expenses, .... $8,174,35822
Payments on account of the principal of the public debt, ..... 2,884,409 24
Amounting together, as will appear more in detail by the statement (E.) to - - 11,058,767 46
And leaving in the Treasury, on the 30th September, 1810, a balance of - - 3,459,029 72
$14,517,797 18
It therefore appears, that the actual receipts into the Treasury have exceeded the current expenses of Govern-
ment including therein the interest on the debt, by a sum of five hundred thousand dollars. The expenses had,
durin'" the preceding year, exceeded the receipts by a sum of thirteen hundred thousand dollars. The ditterence
arises^not from an increase in the receipts, but from a diminution in the expenses, particularly those of the Military
and Naval Departments.
2. Last quarter of the year \9,\Q.
The receipts for that quarter will, it is believed, be more than sufficient to defray the current expenses and in-
terest on the debt accruing during the same period. But the payments to be made on account of the principal of the
debt, in order to ciimplete the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, amounting to more than 5,100,000
dollars a loan first negotiated for 3,750,000 and afterwards reduced to 2,750,000 dollars, became necessary. The
receipts and disbursements for that quarter are, therefore, estimated as follows:
Receipts into the Treasury from the ordinary revenue, . . . . $2,500,000
Proceeds of the loan receivable on the 31st December, 1810. ... - 2,750,000
Balance in the Treasury on the 1st October, 1810, ..... 3,460,000
Expenses, civil, military and naval, estimated - - - $1,570,000
Interest accruing on the domestic debt, . . - . 500,000
$8,710,000
1 2,070,000
Payments on account of the public debt, in order to complete the annual appropriation of eight
millions, and including the reimbursement of 31st December, 1810, on the six per cent, and defter-
red stocks, and that of same date, of 3,751,123 exchanged six per cent, stock, - - 4,640.000
6.710,000
Probable balance in the Treasury on 31st December, 1810, - - . - - 2,000,000
$8,710,000
3. J"e«rl811.
The outstanding revenue bonds, after deducting the expenses of collection, and allowing for bad debts, will not,
probably, on the 1st January, 1811, fall short of eleven millions and a half of dollars, the actual receipts for the year
1811, on account of the sales of lands, may be estimated at five hundred thousand; and it is presumed that the por-
tion of the revenue arising from importations subsequent to the present year, which will be received in 1811, will be
more tlian sulficient to pay the debentures payable in that year. The actual receipts into the Treasury during that
year, may, tliereibre, be esti\nated at ----- - $12,500.000
Estimating the expenses of Government for the year 1811, not to exceed the amount actually expended during
the year ending on the 30th September, 1810, that is to say —
Expenses of a civil nature, both domestic and foreign, -.--._ $1,240,000
Mililary and Naval departments, ...------ 4,190,000
5,430,000
And adding thereto the interest on the jHiblic debt, estimated at ..... 2,550,000
The aggregate of ihe current expenses, exclusively of the payments on account of the principal of
the debt, would not exceed ■■ - - - - - - - .- 7,980,000
The payments on account of the principal of tlie debt will be applicable to the annual reimburse-
ment (111 the six per cent, and deferred stocks, to the re-payment of the loan of 2,750,000 dollars efiect-
ed this year, and to the reimbursement, in [-art, of the converted six per cent, stock; and must, in
order to complete the annual appiopriation ot eight millions of dollars, auKtunt to - - - 5,450,000
Making fur the whole amount ol' the expenditures of the year 1811, - - - - - $13,430.000
Or about one million of dollars \noie than the receipts for the same year.
1810.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. 44|
If, therefore, this estimate could be relied on, an aiitlioiity to borrow one million of dollars would be sufficient
to enable Government to pay all the current expenses, and to reimburse nearly four millions and a half of the princi-
pal of the debt, leaving at the same time in the treasury a balance of two millions of dollars, ^ sum not greater than
what, under existing circumstances, it is eligible to reserve. But a deficiency nuiy take place in the receipts, if the
amount of debentures should exceed what has been estimated; and the expenses for the military and naval depart-
ments, (which, according to the estimates of those departmetits, and exclusively of the sum necessary tor fortifica-
tions, amount to 4,910,000 dollars,) may be greater than the amount actually expended during the year ending on
the 30th September, 1810. In order to provide for these and other unforeseen contingencies, the propriety of author-
izing areloan, not exceeding, in the whole, the amount; of the principal of thedebtreiinbin>e(l during !iie same year,
is respectfully submitted.
Public Debt.
It appears by the statement D, that the payments on account of the principal of the public debt, have amounted,
during the year ending on the 30th day of September, 1810, to 2,884,000 dollars; and during the nine years and a
half ending on the same day, to near 37,700,000 dollars, exclusively of more than six millions of dollars paid in
conformity with the provisions of the convention with Great Britain and of the Louisiana convention.
Taking the calendar year 1810, by itself, the principal of the debt actually reimbursed will amount to 5,163,376
dollars, viz:
Annual reimbursement of six per cent, and deferred stocks, ------ ;gi.41-2,25I
Reimbursement of the six per cent, exchanged stock, - .-.--. 3,751,125
5,163,376
From which, deducting the loan from the bank, of ------ - 2,750,000
Leaves, for the actual decrease of the debt during the year ------ $2,413,376
The loan authorized by the act of last session, had, at first, been negotiated in the latter end of May, for
3,750,000 dollars; but the expenses having proven less than had been supposed, it was, by mutual consent, reduced
in October to 3,750,000. With that object in view, in order that no greater sum should lie ultimately borrowed than
might be necessary, and also, in order to avoid as long as practicable, an increase of stock in the inaiket, and that
of a more permanent species of debt, a temporary loan from the Bank of the United States was preferred to any
other mode. It is reimburseable on the last day ot December, 1811, with a reservation that the bank may, in case
of a non-renewal of its charter, demand an earlier payment, on giving three months'' notice. This condition may, if
enforced, save some interest to the public, and can produce no inconvenience, as there will be no greater difficulty
in eft'ecting a new loan, (if necessary,) in the middle than in the latter end of the year. The documents F, G, H,
I, show both the object and the terms of the loan.
From what has been stated, it appears that no other provisions are necessary for the year 1811, than a continu-
ance of t!ie additional 2} per cent, (luty, commonly called the Mediterranean fund, and an authority to borrow a
sum probably much less, and certainly not greater, dian the amount of the principal of the public debt which will be
reimbursed during the year. But, as in conformity with the act of 1st May, 1810. the importation of articles, the
growth, produce, or manufacture of the dominicms, colonies, and dependencies of Great Biitain, will be prohibited
after the 2d day of February next, it that nation shall not, before that time, so revoke or modify her edicts, as that
they shall cease to violate the neutral commerce of the United Stiites, some provisions appear necessary for the pur-
pose of supplying the deficiency in the revenue arising from that cause, and of giving to that measure all tlie efficacy
of which it is susceptible.
The probable defalcation in the revenue cannot, for obvious reasons, be at this time estimated with any degi-ee
of precision. The experience of the ensuing year can alone att'ord sufficient data for a permanent and detailed plan,
adapted to that state of things, and calculated to ensure perseverance in the system as long as may be thought proper.
But, in the mean while, it appears essential to lay the foundation of such plan, and to guard in time against any great
deficit in the receipts ot the year 1812. It is believed that, under existing circumstances, it would be sufficient to
render those receipts equal, or nearly equal, to the current expenditure, inclutling therein the interest on the public
debt, and estimated at about eight millions of dollars: and, with a view to that object, a considerable and immediate
increase of the present duties on importations is respectfully sug^^ested.
It is not less important that the act shouUl be free of legal tlitficulties and of well founded objections, and that it
should be enforced by every practicable means. On that subject, the following observations are submitted:
1. The law of 1st May, 1810, has neither expressly defined the edicts, the revocation of which is expected, nor
made a notification by the President the evidence and the sole evidence of the fact. It follows, that in case of an
unsatisfactory modification of iier edicts by Gieat Britain, the decision of the question itself, wliether the non-im-
portation be actually in force or not, will be left to the courts; whence delays and embarrassments will arise, which
will considerably impede the operation of the law.
2. The non-importation is to take place on the 2d day of February next, if a revocation shall not have taken
place before that day. But this may have taken place, and not be known on that day in the United States. If
the Collectors abstain from seizing merchandise imported after that ilay. until the fact shall have been ascertained,
and the edicts shall not have been revoked, the merchandise will escape forfeiture, and the law, during that period,
will be inoperative. If they seize, and tlie edicts shall have been revoked, the seizures will have been illegal,
and the Collectors will be liable to personal suits. This inctmvenience may be remedied by a provis;on directing
that, during that period, it shall be the duty of the Collectois to make seizures, but that the goods shall be restored
to the parties on their giving bond with sureties for the value.
3. No exception has been made by the act in favor of vessels which had sailed for the British East Indies prior
to the Presitlent's proclamation; and the short period of three months from the date of that proclamation to the day
when the law is to take eft'ect, will occasion forfeitures or heavy losses in cases of bona fitle American property in
England, paid for or ordered prior to the proclamation. It seems, in every point of view, eligible, that cases clearly
foreseen should be provided for by law. instead of being left to executive discretion.
4. It is belie\ed that an abandonment by the c'nited States of their share of the penalties and forfeitures which
may be incurred, and the distribution of these, according to the circumstances of the case, amongst the Collectors,
the otiier custom house officers, the Inspectors, who heretofore have had no share, and the informers, would ensure
a greater degree of zeal and vigilance in detecting and preventing infractions of the law.
5. Some additional provisions will be necessary to enlorce the law on the northern frontier of the United States:
amongst which may be reckoned, the erection of some new collection districts, particularly on the river St. Law-
rence, and in the eastern part of the State of Vermont; an increase of salary to the Collectors in that (juarter, inas-
much as. under the non-importation, that part of their compensation which is derived from fees, will be considera-
bly reduced, and that which arises from commissions altogether lost; and an authority to the armed force of the
United States to make seizures. And it must be added, tliat the peculiar situation of those districts will render
condemnations extremely ditticult, unless the obligation be imposed on persons claiming merchandise seized there,
to prove that the same was legally imported.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Tkeasury Department. December 10///. 1810.
442
FINANCE.
[1810,
A Statement exhibiting the amount of duties which accrued on Merchandise^ Tonnage, Passports, and Clearances
of Debentures issued on the exportation of foreign Merchandise, of payments for Bounties and Mlowances, and
for cxjienses of Collection, during the years 1808 and 1809.
DUTIES ON
Debentures
issued.
Bounties and
Allowances.
Gross Revenue.
Expenses on
Collection.
Years.
Merchandise.
Tonnage.
Passports and
Clearances.
Nett Revenue.
1808
1809
11,165,339 65
11,603,071 27
138,162 55
151,983 13
684 00
22,660 00
249,396
4,706,608
160,802 15
48,940 18
10,893,988 05
(a)7,022,166 22
545,223 90
494,998 02
10,348,764 15
6,527,168 20
(a) Gross revenue for the year 1809,
Deduct interest and storage.
Gross revenue, per statement B,
$7,022,166 22
33,927 78
$6,988,238 44
A Statement of the amount of Jlmerican and Foreign Tonnage employed in foreign trade J'or the year 1809, as taken
Tre
from the records of the Treasury.
American tonnage in foreign trade.
Foreign tonnage,
(.:,'i:
Total amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the United States,
Tons.
603,931
80,500
684,431
Proportion of foreign tonnage to the whole amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of
the United States, - - - - - - - - 11.8 to 100
Treasury Department, Begistcr^s Office, December 6, 1810.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
B,
A Statement exhibiting the value and quantities, respectively, of Merchandise, on which duties
during the year 1809, (consisting of the difference between articles paying duty, imported, and
drawback, re-exported,) and, also, the nett revenue which accrued during that year, fromduties
tonnage, passports, and clearances.
actually accrued
those entitled to
on merchandise.
GOODS PAYING DUTIES AD VALOREM.
19,458,378 dollars, at 12^ per cent.
4,783,116 do 15 do - - - -
313,712 do 20 do -
(a) Additional duty on $24,645,096, at 2| per cent.
24.555,206
(6) Spirits,
(c) Sugar,
(a) Wines,
Coftee,
4,644,469 gallons, at 28.6 cents, (average)
12,381,320 pounds, at 2.2 cents, do
833,597 gallons, at 45.7 cents, do
6,649,293 pounds, at 5 cents,
Molasses, 5,336,686 gallons, at 5 cents,
43,666 97
48,897 00
From which deduct the following, viz: ij i
(e) Teas, being excess of exportations beyond importations,
(/) Salt, being excess of bounties and allowances in 1807, paid in 1809.
beyond the duties collected, - - -
{g) All other articles.
Deduct duties refunded, after deducting therefrom duties collected on merchan-
dise, the particulars of which could not be ascertained, and difference in cal-
culation, -------.
Three and a half per cent, retained on drawbacks. -
Extra duty of ten per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels,
Nett amount of duties on merchandise. . . - -
Duties on tonnage, ----..
Light money, - - -- - -;-..
Duties on passports and clearance.*. . - - .
Sundry accounts not yet received, estimated at
Gross revenue, as per statement A,
Deduct expenses of collection.
Net* reveniip, - - -
$2,432,297 25
717,467 40
62,742 40
616,127 40
3,828,634 45
1.327,058 58
273,925 03
380,961 11
332,464 65
266,834 30
6,409,878 12
92,563 97
6,317,314 15
61,621 92
6,378,936 07
30,050 96
109,937 44
42.045 69
6,348.885 II
171,227 80
253,482 40
6,773..595 31
151,983 13
22,660 00
6,948,238 44
40,000 00
6,988,238 44
494,998 02
6.493,240 42
1810.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
443
Explanatory Statements and Notes-
(r/.) Additional duty of 25 pf>r cent. - - .. .
Three and a half per cent, retained ozi diawbacks,
Extra duty often per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels,
(/;.) Spirits — Grain.
Deduct excess of exportations be-
yond importations, -
Other materials.
- 1st 1
srooi,
4 th
do
st and 2d
3d
4 th
5th
6th
do
do
do
do
do
92,560 gallons, at 28 cents,
386 do 34 cents.
92,174
956,124 do
2,319,211 do
1,373,359 do
3,355 do
246 do
25 cents,
28 cents,
32 cents,
38 cents,
46 cents,
4,644,469
(c. ) Su^ar — Brown, . . - .
White, deduct excess of exportations beyond
importations, - - -
((/.) Wines — Madeira, 1st quality, -
Do 3d do
Sherry and St. I>ucar, -
Oporto and liisbtm.
Burgundy and Champaigne,
Tenerifle, Fayal, ana Malaga,
Deduct excess of exportations beyond importations, viz:
Other, in bottles, - - 24,643 gals, at 35 cts.
Other, in casks, - - 452,814 gals, at 23 cts
19,502,914 pounds, at 2| cents,
7,121,594 do 3 cents,
12,381,320
251,719 gallons, at 58 cents,
31,243 do 50 cents.
334,801 do
301,864 do
210 do
491,217 do
40 cents,
30 cents,
45 cents,
28 cents.
1,311,054
477,457
833,597
8,625 05
104.147 22
(e.) Teas — Souchong, excess of exportations beyond im-
portations, - - - -
Deduct excess of importations beyond exporta-
tions, viz:
Bohea,
Hyson,
Other green.
Extra duty on teas import-
ed from other places than
India,
850,812 pounds, at 18 cents.
69,864 lbs. at 12 cts.
59,621 lbs. at 32 cts.
403,035 lbs. at 20 cts.
Excess of exportations beyond importations,
(/.) Salt — Amount of bounties and allowances, $48,940 18,
reduced into bushels, at 5 bushels the dollar,
Imported bushels of 56 pounds.
532,510
318,302
244,701 bushels, at 20 cents,
360 bushels, at 13 cents,
8,383 68
19,078 72
80,605 00
1,411 79
6616,127 40
3,413 88
15,752 36
$635,293 64
25,916 80
131 24
55,785 56
239,031 00
621,379 03
439,474 88
1,274 90
113 16
$1,337,058 58
487,572 85
213,647 82
$373.925 03
145,997 02
15,621 50
133,920 40
60,559 30
94 50
137,540 76
$493,733 38
112,772 27
$380,961 11
153,146 16
244,341
109,479 19
$43,666 97
48,940 20
43 20
$48,897 00
444
FINANCE.
Tr;
[1810.
Eocplanatory Statements and Notes — Continued.
{g.) AI,L OTHER ARTICLES.
Domestic spirits, 1st proof, -
Do do 4th proof, -
■Beer, - - -
Cocoa, - - "
Chocolate.
Sugar, candy.
Loaf.
Other refined, and lump.
Almonds,
Currants,
Prunes - -
Figs,
Raisins, jar.
Other,
Candles, tallow, -
WaK, -
Cheese,
Soap,
Tallow,
Mace,
Nutmegs,
Cinnamon,
Cloves,
Pepper,
Pimento,
Cassia, - , -
Tobacco,
Snutt',
Indigo,
Cotton,
Powder, hair.
Gun,
, Starch,
Glue,
Pewter plates and dishes, -
Anchors and sheet iron,
Hoop and slit iron.
Nails,
Spikes.
Quicksilver, f (
Ochre, in oil.
Cry,
Spanish brown,
White and red lead.
Lead,
Seines,
Cordage, tarred, -
Lui tarred.
Cables,
Steel,
Hemp.
Twine, - -
Cdauber salts.
Coal,
Fish, dried,
pickled, salmon,
Mackerel,
Other.
Glass bottles, black quart, -
Window, not above 8 by 10,
Excess of
importa-
tion over
exportation
QUANTITIES.
Excess of
exportation
over import-
ation.
Do
Dj
Cigars
Lime,
Boots,
Shoes, silk.
Kid, and
Other,
Cards, playing.
do 10 by 12,
above 10 by 12,
morocco.
gallons,
do
do
pounds,
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
cwt.
do
do
do
bushels,
quintals,
barrels,
do
do
groce,
100 sq. ft.
do
do
M.
casks,
pairs,
do
do
do
packs.
974
108
51,973
1,651
13
340
165,970
81,015
40,544
176,688
1,255,095
2,592,975
41,916
1,724
28,446
333,393
517
63.348
1,437
59,416
21,159
804,679
217,272
1,021,483
176,900
10,556
9,659
51,168
1,171,470
2,958,011
918,740
2,209
12,309
7,701
12,452
16,250
740
78
364,618
8,594
1,123
4,079
3,307
6.584
20,593
3.127
2,812
18,674
42
413
1,362
1,552
1,238,339
3.3,352
RATE
OF
DUTY.
DUTIES
OVER DRAW-
BACKS.
Cents.
114,602
1.606
123,539
292,966
335,525
1,157
1,552,442
102,631
4,815
389,385
2,615,138
846
84,774
3,8G0
1,536
7
11
. 3
111
9
6i
2
2
2
9
u
2
6
7
2
I3
125
50
20
20
6
4
4
6
10
25
3
4
4
3
4
4
n
1
2
1
6
u
1
1
2
1
4
100
100
400
200
5
50
100
60
40
60
160
175
225
200
50
75
25
15
10
25
EXCESS OF EXCESS
68 18
11 88
4,157 76
49 53
1 50
31 14
3,319 40
1,620 30
810 88
3,533 76
25,101 90
38,894 63
OF DRAW-
BACKS
OVER DU-
TIES.
TOTAL.
20,958 00
344 80
5,689 20
13,335 72
31 02
2,533 92
43 11
2,376 64
846 36
12,070 18
3,172 72
20,439 66
1,769 60
633 36
144 88
51! 68
11,714 70
59,160 22
9,187 40
88 36
307 72
154 03
12,452 00
16,350 00
2,960 00
156 00
18,330 90
4,397 00
1,123 00
2,447 40
1,332 80
3,950 40
32,948 80
5,473 25
6,327 00
37,348 00
21 00
309 75
204 30
388 00
24,766 78
2,167
2,293 04
96 36
8,647 73
5,859 33
5,033 87
1,446 35
93,146 53
4,105 24
481 50
97,346 25
78,454 14
33 84
1,695 48
965 00
153 60
388,312
326,690 80
61,631 93
Treasury Department, Register's Qffice fith December, 1810.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Negister.
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STATEMENT C— Continued.
Estimate showing when the instahnents, which compose the balance due from individiuds, will become payable.
OFFICES.
Remaining due
Becoming due in
Becoming- due
Becoming due
Becoming due
Total balance.
in 1810.
1811.
in 1813.
in 1813.
in 1814.
Marietta,
$7,036 63
$3,939 05
$4,390 47
$2,038 04
$1,314 06
$18,718 25
Zanesville,
52,368 17^
36,708 61
35,453 04
26,081 86
16,596 10
167,208 38A
Steubenville,
113,941 40i
40,643 24
40,801 02
24.032 22
12,292 28
231,710 16i
Canton,
-
21,652 21|
28,871 63
13,377 06
5,035 70
68,936 60i
Chillicuthe,
82,631 36
36,498 05
21,517 53
9,183 80
2,903 55
152,734 29
Cincinnati,
342,040 44
255,920 14
163,316 44
27,121 52
11.390 93
799,789 47
Jettersonville,
.
27,682 34
42,136 77
21.446 34
10,009 54
101,274 99
Vincennes,
24,026 77,"
45,092 48
22,075 28
11,430 74
3,644 62
106,269 89.;
$622,144 78
$468,036 12i
$358,562 78
$134,711 58
$63,186 78
$1,646,642 04|
Treasury Department, December, 1810.
C
Statement of the lands sold in the Mississippi Territory, from the time of the last report thereon, to (he period of
the latest returns received at the Treasury; showing, also, the amount of receipts from individvals, and pay-
ments made by Receivers, during the same time, with the balance due.
v„__ __
Lands sold.
In hands of Re-
ceivers, per
last rajjort.
Due by indivi-
duals, per last
report.
Receipts by Receivers.
OFFICES-
Acres.
Purchase mo-
ney.
On account
of purchase
money.
On account
of forfeit-
ures.
Madison county, - - -
West of Pearl River,
East of Pearl River,
53,612.14
23,423.69
$111,278 59
46,847 38
$25,042 94
25,773 86
2,464 68
$40,189 04
216,189 92
17,103 29
$20,702 25i
19,276 65
1,434 58
$371 67
77,035.83 $158,125 97
$53,281 48
$273,482 85
$41,413 48A
$371 67
Payments by Receivers.
Balance due.
Total balance
due.
Date of last
OFFICES.
Into tlic Trea-
sury.
The part
which was for
expenses.
From indivi-
duals.
By Receivers.
return.
Madison county.
West of Pearl River,
East of Pearl River,
$19,782 97i
42,801 34
2,860 35
$1,160 97|
1,472 26
1,340 35
$130,765 97^
243,760 65
15,668 71
$26,333 89|
2,249 17
1,038 91
$157,099 86?
240,009 82
16,707 62
I8I0, June 30.
" Sept. 30.
" June 30.
(a.) 65,444 06i
$3,975 584
$390,195 33^
$29,621 97|
$419,817 30?
TOTAL SALES OF LANDS.
Amount of lands sold, from the opening of the offices, per last report.
Amount sold since, as above stated, .--...
(a.) Paid into the Treasury, in specie, by warrants on Receivers:
For payments made by themselves, ...
For payments made by individuals, . . .
Payments by Receivers to be covered by warrants.
Acres, 92,724.40A $185,448 SI
77,035.83 158,125 97
Acres, 169,760.23^ §343,574 78
$58,312 83
316 81
$58,629 64
6,815 02:i-
$65,444 G6i
C c — Continued.
Estimale showing when the instalments, which compose the balance due from individuals, will become payable.
OFFICES-
Becoming due
in 1810.
Becoming due
in 1811.
Becoming due
in 1812.
Becoming due
in 1813.
Becoming due
in 1814.
Total balance.
Madison county, -
West of Pearl River,
East of Pearl River,
$7,117 41
69,357 54
3,938 18
$26,165 36
74,918 74
5,964 01
$44,699 64
48,653 27
3,901 51
$44,699 64
41,743 32
1,865 01
$8,083 92:^
9,087 78
$130,765 97i
243,760 65
15,668 71
$80,413 13
$107,043 11
$97,254 42
$83,307 97
$17,171 70^
$390,195 33|
Treasury Department, December, HIO.
1810.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
447
D.
^incslimatc of the principal redeemed of the Debt of Ike United Slates, from the 1st October, 1809, to 20th Sqj-
tem/>er, 1810; showing the redemption of the Principal of the said debt, from \sl .^pril, 1801, to 'Mlh Sen-
t ember, 1810.
' On account of the Domestic Debt.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer ot" tlie United
States, on account of the interest of the domestic debt, and of
the reimbursement of the old 6 per cent., deferred 6 per cent.,
and exchanged 6 per cent, stocks, from the 1st October, 1809, to
the 30th September, 1810, was - - - $4,486,365 27
Deduct reimbursement of exchanged 6 per cent.
stock, as stated beh)w, - - - - 1,090,749 13
Deduct interest which accrued during the same pe-
riod, calcuhited quarter yearly.
.■?, 395,6 16 14
•2.0C8.114 63
Reimbursement of the oUl 6 per cent, and deferred stocks.
Do (if the navy 6 per cent, stock,
Do of the 5.4 per cent, stock, . - . .
Do of tiie 4; per cent, stock, - - - -
Do and purchase of 8 per cent, stock, -
Do and purchase of exchanged 6 per cent, stock.
Payments made for lands, in certificates of the debt ol' tiie United
States, - . - . -
Do made to foreign officers, and for certain parts of the do-
mestic debt, -.---..
Do made on account of domestic loans,
On account of the Foreign Debt.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer, exclusive of
$1,702 55, comtnissions to agents purchasing bills of excliange,
was -.-... $1,131,998 68
Deduct interest accruing thereon, viz:
On Louisiana 6 per cent, stock, includ-
ing commissions. - - 671,998 27
On exchanged 6 per cent, stock, paya-
ble in Europe, - - 5.779 09
On converted 6 per cent, stock, do. 17,604 55
And charges on remittance 10,928 69
Deduct gain on do. 258 87
10,669 82
"06,051 73
Redemption
from Ist Octo-
ber, 1809, to
30th Septem-
ber, 1810.
$1,367,471 51
1,090,749 13
241 65
(«.)425,946 95
$2,884,409 24
Redemption
from ls( April,
1801, to 30th
Sept'r, 1809,
per the Secre-
tary's report
of '7th Decem-
ber, 1809.
10,638,227 50
711,700 00
1,847,500 00
176,000 00
6.359,600 00
1,451,476 73
268,240 70
89,850 93
3,440,000 00
Total redemp-
tion, from 1st
April, 1801, to
:!()th Septem-
ber, IS 10.
$12,005,69! 01
711,700 00
1.847.500 00
170,000 00
6,359.600 00
2,542,225 86
208.240 70
90.092 58
3,440,000 00
9,813,495 38
$34,796,091 24
10,239,442 33
$37,680,500 48
(a.) This statement being made, by deducting from the total amount of payments at the treasury, the amount of
inteiest accruing during the same year, it follows, that, svhenever the payments ibr the purchase of remittances
happen to exceed the interest, the difference is considered as a payment on account of principal, though no princi-
pal may be actually paid during the same year. But, on the other hand, if the interest should happen to exceed the
remittances made in the year, the difference is considered as an increase of debt. Thus, in the statements (D) for
the years 1807 and 1809, the following deductions were made on that account, as follows:
1807, $248,813 36
1809, 214.001 11
462,814 47
Which are now nearly supplied by the sum of $425,946 95, in this statement- The general result, for a number of
years, and that for each year, so far as relates to the payments at the treasury, are correct. But the ultimate ap-
plication of these payments, for each year, necessarily differs so far as relates to the foreign debt, from the trea-
sury payments, and is correctly stated in tiie annual reports of the commissioners of the sinking fund.
Treasury Department, Register''s Office, December Ith, 1810.
JOSEPH NOURSE. Res-istr.
448
FINANCE.
[1810.
E.
Statement of Beceipts and Payments at the Treamry of the United States, Jrom the 1st of October, 1809. fo the
30th September, 1810.
Cash in the treasury, subject to warrant, October 1st, 1809,
Received, for the proceeds of the customs
Internal revenue. - - - -
Direct tax, . - - - -
Sales of public iand», ' ; " "
Cents anil half cents coined at the mint.
Fees on patents, - -
Stamp duties and penalties, . - ~
Fines, penalties, and forfeitures.
Seamen's wages paid to consuls in foreign countries.
Interest received,
Fines, &c. received from contraTentions of embargo laws,
Repayments, - - - - -
Payments on the following accounts:
Civil Expenses, both Foreign and Domestic, viz
Civil list, proper, - - - .-. .,
Light-house establishment.
Marine Hospital, - - - -
Invalid pensions, - - - -
Public buildings in Washington, and furniture.
Surveys of public lands, - - - -
Ascertaining land titles in Louisiana,
Mint establishment, - - -
Grants of Congress, and miscellaneous claims.
Road from th? Mississippi to the Ohio,
Roads within the State of Ohio,
Purchase of books for Congress,
Better accommodation of the General Post Office, &c. -
Unclaimed merchandise. -. " ' '
Intercourse with foreign nations, - - . -
American claims assumed by the Louisiana convention.
Military Expenses, viz:
Pay, subsistence, clothing, &c. of the army, -
Fortifications of ports and harbors, -
Ordnance, arms, arsenals, &c.
Indian Department,
Navy.
-
-
$5,828,936
01
-
$7,851,170 46
$4,138 24
13,818 13
17,956 37
673,417 90
-
-
16,590 00
-
6,840 00
-
51 35
-
804 80
-
935 15
-
390 00
-
7,584 25
-
• 114,120 89
8,688,861
17
$14,517,797
18
Repairs and contingencies, - - -
Ordnance and arms. - - - -
Navy yards, - - - - -
Marine corps, - - - - "
Pay, provisions, and other expenses,
Public Debt.
Interest and charges, - - - -
Principal discharged, - - - -
Balance in the treasury, subject to warrant, September 30, 1810,
$44,448 18
6,740 87
130 58
55,725 00
145,095 37
9,101 66
1,254,764 00
558,000 00
496,034 75
$689,309 35
83,594 23
35,652 97
80,476 69
49,000 00
51,189 05
16,158 36
16,981 27
55,855 58
1,000 00
13,000 00
885 53
154,197 03
2,308,798 75
307,625 00
586,000 00
150,000 00
30,000 00
95.735 50
813,000 00
2,735,898 91
2,884,409 34
$1,247,300 OS
3,516,423 75
1.674,735 50
5,620,308 15
3,459,029 72
14,517,797 18
At a meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, held on the 26th day of April, 1810.
Present: John Gaillard, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
Robert Smith, Secretary of State.
Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
CjEsar a. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States.
The Secretary of the Treasury reported to the Board—
"That tie payments to be made during the present year, on account of the interest of the debt, including the
annual reimbursement of six per cent, and deferred stocks, are estimated at- ... $4,100,000
Leaving a sum of- - - - - - - - - - - 3,900,000
In order to complete the annual appropriation of
$8,000,000
1810.] STATE OV THE FINANCES.
449
Which, the market price of slocKs, bi'in.s; ahovc flic rate fixed by law lor purchases, can only be r.pplieil to ihe
reimbursement ut the six per cent, exchanged :,tock, amouiiiing to S^.'!. 75 1. 125 2(i, in conlorinity with the
provisions ol the act supplementary to the act, eniithd '• An act inakinii provision i'or the iedcmptioi' of the whole o»'
ihe public debt ol the t iiited States."
IfJicrmpm, rrsolvr:!. That the resiiiue (,f t!u> e\chan.:i;ed six percnt. stock be reimbursed durin-' the p;e-en-
year, in coniormity with the act last mentioned. "'
.lOUN GAil.LA Rl). Frc-iiden! of the S'enalc. pro timvore.
ROBFAiT fiMllH, Serrrfory of Maff. '
ALiiEIlT (i^ALLATlN. Sen-ttary of Ihe 7'rcamnj.
C. A. JIODNEV. Jilloritnj General (f the I'nife;' Stale--
Attest,
Dr.wAKB JoNKs. Secretary >.o <he Conimis.noner.-i of I lie Sinkin:;- Fund.
Jamks Madison, Prendent of the United Stales of ,'lr)iericn. to Ar.i'.ERT liAi.r.ATis, Seereiary of Uie 7'reasi(nj
Hy virtue of the act, entitled " An act authorising a loan of money U.r a sum not exceeding the amount of th^'
principal of the public debt, reimbursable during the year one thousand eight hundred and ten," passed on t'le tiist
day of May, one thousandt'ight iiundred and ten.
i do hereby authorize aiHl empower you. by yonivelf, or any other person or persons, to borrow, on behalf of t'"
United Slates, of the Bank of the Tnifed States, any sum, not exceeding, in the vvjiole, three millions seven hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, and to make, or cause to be made for that purpose, such contract as shall be nec"s-ary
and for the interest of the said Stales, j)ursuant to the act aforesaid. And tor so doing, this shall be your wanaii'*
Given under my hand, at Washington, this twenty-eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand ei"-h*
hundred and ten. "'
JAMES MADIS!)N.
H.
Articles of agreement between Albeit Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, of the one part
and the President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of the United States, of the other part, made and con-
cluded the thirtieth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and ten.
Wiiereas, by the act, entitled " An act authorizing a loan of money for a sum not exceeding the amount of the
principal of the public debt, reimbursable during the year one thousand eight hundred and ten," passed the first day
of May, eighteen hundred and ten, the President of the United States is authorized and empowered to borrow, oV
cause to be borrowed, of the 15ank of the United States, a sum not exceeding the amount of the principal of the
public debt, reimbursable during the year one thousatu! eight hundred and ten:
And. wherea:-, the President of the United States, by his warrant, bearing date the twenty -eighth day of May,
one thousand eight hundred and ten, and directed to the said party of the first part, did authorr/.e and empower
him to contract with the said parties of the second part, for a loan of three millions seven hundred and fifty tf.oujand
dollars, in conformity with the provisions of the act aforesaid:
Now, therefore, these presents vvitness. that, pursuant to the authority aforesaid, it hath been, and is hereby
agreed, by and between the said parties of the first and second part, as Iblloweth, viz:
First, The said President, J)irectors, and Company, shall lend to the United States the sum of three millions
seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, to be advanced at their banking house in Philadelphia, on the thirty-first
day of December, one thousand eight hundred and ten.
Secoiid, The said suni, so to be advanced as aforesaid, shall bear interest at the rate of six per centum per
annum, from the date beforementioned, payable quarter yearly to the said parties of the second part, durin^' the
continuance of the said loan. °
Third, The United States shall reimburse, or repay to the said Bank of the United States, the said sum of three
millions seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, with the interest which may be due thereon, on the thirty-first
day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eleven; reserving, nevertheless, to the said parties of the second
part, (in case they do not obtain a renewal of their charter at the next session of Congress) the right to demand and
receive repayment at an earlier period, they giving three months' previous notice to the party of the first part, of
such their intention.
In testimony whereof, the said Secretary of the Treasury hath caused the seal of the Treasury to be affixed to
these presents, and hath hereunto subscribed his hand ; and the said President, Directors, and Company,
have also caused the seal of the Bank of the United States to be affixed to the same, the day and year
aforesaid.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury
D. LENOX. President of the Bank of the United Slates.
Whereas, by an agreement between the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, and the President.
Directors, and Company of the Bank of the United States, dated the thirtieth day of May, one thousand ei<'ht hun-
dred and ten, it was stipulated on the part of the President, Directors, and Company aforesaid, that they would
lend to the United States the sum of three millions seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, to be paid in Philadel-
phia, on the thirty-first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and ten:
And, whereas, the two contracting parties have lately agreed, that the amount of the loan stipulated to be made
to the United States, in the agreement before recited, shall be reduced:
Now, therefore, these presents witness, that the sum to be loaned to the United States by the President, Direc-
irs, and Company of the Bank of the United States, on the thirty first day of December ensuing, shall be fixed at
fo millions seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars,: any thing in the former agreement to the contrary notwith-
tors
tw
Stan din
In testimony whereof, the Secretary of the Treasury hath caused the seal of the Treasury to be affixed to these
presents, and hath hereunto subscribed his hand; and the President, Directors, and Company of the Bank
of the United States, have also caused the seal of the said Bank to be affixed to the same, this fifteenth day
of October, one thousand eight hundred and ten.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
D. LENOX, President of the Batik of the United S'tales.
450
FINANCE.
[1810.
nth CONGUESS.]
No. 327.
[3d Session.
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 17, 1810.
u_. Treasury Department, December 13, 1810.
In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, passed on the third o( March, 1797, I
have the honor to transmit a statement exhibiting the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares, and mer-
chandise imported into the United States, and exported theretrom, during the years 1807, 1808, and 1809.
I have the honor to be. very respecttuUy, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States.
Ji Statement exhibiting the amount of Drawback payable on sundry articles exported from the United States, in
the years 1807, 1808, and 1809, compared with the amount of Duties collected on the same, respectively.
IN THE TEAK 1807.
IN TUE TEAn 1808.
IN THE TEAK 1809.
SPECIES OF MEItCHA^SDISE.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
On VlerchanJise —
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Paving a duty of 15 pei- cent, ad vaU
Do 17A do
608,425
1,312,557
2,763,110
71,967
3,522,184
506,770
1,906,295
233,960
469,954
7,667
939,667
78,809
Do 22i do
133,147
13,757
15,260
258
73,363
1,957
Wines, Madeira, - - ~
178,466
34,530
61,275
7,029
174,290
10,435
Burgundy and Champaigne, -
Slieny and St. Lucar,
Claret, - - ~
5,873
904
453
114
112
17
143,447
17,568
106,492
150
137,543
1,846
70,651
37,359
9,022
1,168
795
9,071
Lisbon, Oporto, Uc. -
Teneriffe, Fayal, Stc. -
173,918
6,921
24,478
153
66,733
3,879
154,331
36,020
79,560
3,848
148,153
9,850
All otlicr, - - -
980,818
705,390
179,747
41,896
20,763
120,217
Spirits, distilled from grain, -
Do from otlier materials.
344,181
2,792,001
50,936
401,357
61,024
1,306,455
2,078
lo,olo
27,944
1,390,970
2,066
68,918
Do from domestic produce, -
13
-
-
—
80
Molasses, — ~ ~ ~
415,358
1,225
325,899
-
274,982
1,941
Beer, Ale, and Porter,
17,747
2,517
1,356
-
4,816
625
Tea, Boliea, - - ~
190,613
1,499
77,065
-
15,574
6,700
Souchong, - - -
Hyson, - - - -
Other Green, - - ~
396,820
135,689
288,622
1,017
37,054
182,791
429,109
119,834
257,978
889
129,937
106,625
610,099
145,651
352,322
726
150,406
67,338
Coffee, - - - -
2,865,818
2,150,843
1,606,385
26,661
1,936,508
1,480,297
Cocoa, - - ~ ~
185,191
157,033
21,196
-
29,053
51,366
Chocolate, — — — "■
109
21
32
-
50
Sugar, Brown, - - -
White Clayed,
4,221,561
2,691,284
1,686,962
55,647
1,285,422
735,144
1,406,390
1,065,804
602,105
7,707
429,580
614,456
Loaf and Candy, -
.3,506
4
347
-
129
93
Other refined,
12,108
-
2,456
—
31
2,122
Almonds, - - ~ ~
15,271
3,907
4,602
809
4,841
1,420
Currants, - — ~ ~
8,394
1,897
691
113
1,620
Prunes and Plums, - - -
1,948
472
600
13
845
33
Figs, - - - -
Raisins, in jars and boxes, -
Do all (ither, - - -
2,631
791
1,600
-
3,550
10,227
2,771
11,986
82
26,054
715
23,983
4,197
14,184
145
39,877
568
Candles, 'I'ullow, - - -
9,391
6,136
1,025
181
29
2,240
^Vax, - - -
415
84
197
-
42
134
Cheese, - - - -
55,544
43,435
5,065
720
1,766
10,046
Soap, - - - -
34,164
30,288
7,001
630
1,621
7,209
Tallow, - - - -
24,513
1,816
4,344
-
576
5,413
Spices, Mace, _ _ _
Nutmegs, _ _ -
Cinnamon, - - -
5,889
4,141
1,393
-
3,142
4,388
2,873
4,073
4,849
-
24,199
2.018
1,797
1,492
1
110
349
Cloves,
9,411
10,916
5,942
-
10,284
4,188
Pepper,
249,520
209,806
266,279
21,144
286,065
.-> z; n .T 1 r»
Pimento,
45,271
28,473
11,768
-
14,532
673
Chinese Cassia,
7,261
4,589
9,568
-
3,618
7,453
Tobacco, _ - - -
330
365
125
-
Snuff, - - ~
6,797
5,017
1,181
-
199
656
Indigo, - - -
Cotton, _ - - -
232,141
185,186
235,999
497
24,855
117,497
110,465
107,388
101,647
279
12,558
87,807
Powder, Hair, _ _ _
294
19
112
-
5
37
Gun, _ _ _
9,685
1,520
4,653
-
3,274
487
Starch, - - - -
576
-
1
-
43
Glue, - ~_ ~
2,812
5
556
-
2,377
Pewter Plates and Dishes, -
2,106
-
324
-
852
Anchors and Slieet Iron,
13,046
275
4,906
-
12,414
Hoop and Slit Iron,
Nails, - - - -
10,641
2.153
3,978
-
3,960
1,654
85,123
22,600
4,658
1,474
29,328
8,429
Spikes, - - - -
Quicksilver, - - - -
2,860
9
8
-
1,819
43
1,409
2,349
619
-
763
125
Paints, Ochre, Yellow, in Oil,
390
38
24
-
145
Dry Yellow, - - -
Spanish Brown,
2,176
148
702
-
526
7,650
86
2,945
-
12,345
165
White and Red Lead,
50,617
384
35,660
-
60,445
86
1810.]
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
451
STATEMENT-Continued.
ly THE TEAR 1807.
IN THE TEAR 1808.
IN THE YEAR 1809.
8PE«IES or MERCHANDISE.
1 Duties
j receive'l.
Drawback,
payable.
DiUies
received.
Drawback
payable.
Duties
received.
Drawback
payable.
Lead, and maiuifactures of, - -
Seines, _ _ - _
Cordage, Tarred, - - _
Do. Untarred, - - -
Cables, _ - _ _
Steel, _ _ - _
Hem|>, _ _ _ _
Untarred Yam, - - _
Twine and Pack-thread,
Glauber Salts, _ _ _
Salt, _ _ _ .
Coal, _ _ _ -
Fish, Dried, - - - -
Pickled, Salmcni,
Mackerel, _ _ _
All other, - _ _
Glass, Black Quart Bottles, -
Window, - _ _
Cigar.s, _ _ _ _
Lime, _ _ _ -
IJoots, - - _ -
Shoes and Slippers of Silk, -
Do. all other, _ _ _
Cards, Playing, _ _ _
Dollars,
23,305
361
19,941
1,846
1,676
13,231
132,389
5
14,387
287
731,503
28,874
88,043
7,869
7,500
5,470
12,214
42,734
59,812
66
2,096
18,434
2,205
1,964
Dollars.
3,112
8,707
229
2,427
10
751
19,689
153
2,807
405
4,581
91
9,123
1,132
485
Dollars.
20,241
7
46
386
7,264
5,932
4,499
11
6,017
7.164
10,944
100
737
373
1,649
7,234
32,454
1
547
1,446
1,872
1,045
Dollars.
401
215
113
73
109
Dollars.
11,414
88
932
316
338
14,839
17,183
3,016
169
43
18,410
4,710
1,204
2,639
1,363
4,700
45,854
44,956
23
441
275
791
388
Dollars.
1,898
2,491
8
178
1,954
697
54
670
284
6,224
127
1,197
696
Dollars,
26,709,833
10,067,191
11,158,617
249,396
11,559,185
4,706,608
Treasury Department, liegister's Office, December 6, 1810.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
11th CONGRF.SS. ]
No. 328.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
[3dS
F.SSION.
COMMUNICATED TO THF: SE.NATE, DEC. 18, 1810.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of .America, in Congress assembled, the vie-
morial of the SlockhoLlers of the Bank of the United States, respectfully showeth:
Tliat, by an act of Congress, passed on the 35th of February, 1791, the subscribers to the capital stock of tlie
Bank ol tiie United Siates, their successors and assigns, were incorporated for a term of years, m hicli will expire
on the 4th day of Marcii next.
Aware of the evils wliicli must result from the sudden termination of flie operations of an institution, intimately
and extensively connected wiih the commercial interests of tiie nation, with the public credit, and tiie fiscal con-
cerns of the Government, your memorialists submitted to the tenth Congress, an application for the extension of
their charter. The wisdom of Congress having, hitherto, declined a decision upon the subject, it becomes the duty
of your memorialists ag.iin to submit it to the legislative ci;nsiderati(Ui, and to repeat their prayer, that the charter
of incorporation uixler which they have hilherlo existed, may be renewed.
Had your memori.ilists consulted merely tlieii- own convenience and security, under the uncertainty in which
the success of their application has siiice that time remained, prudence would have required them gradually to call
in their funds, as a measure of precaution, in case of a diss ilution. But, considerations of public utility, which have
always influenced the conduct of this institution, and a bei.ef that the general interest retiuired, and would, there-
fore, obtain a continuance of its incoip)ratii)ii, have postpt)ned the adoption of a measure, in whatever manner efliect-
ed, productive, as they apprehend, of great public as well as private distress.
The superior information of the Legislature, renders it unnecessary for your memorialists to detail the general
benefits of bunking institulions. The experience and the piactice of all nations, in modern times, sufficiently prove
theii- utility to trade, their aid in the management of the national revenues, and their necessity in times of" public
emergency and general calamity. In no country have ihese benefits been more forcibly exemplified, or more fully
experienced, than in the United States. The truth of this remark, is obvious in the amount of the productive capita";
of the country, above the (piainity of the precious inetaU, in the rapid advancement of agriculture, manufacture-.
and commerce, the solidity of private as well as public credit, the ease with whicii the moneyed operations of the
Government, of societies, and ol individuals, to an immense amount are carried on; the accumulation of wealtli, and
the general prosperity oi the nation. It is not intend) d io suggest, that the crcati(Mi of banks has,ol itselt. produced
these etl'>,'cts; the activity, energy, and enterprise of the people, under the protection of a wise and able Govern-
ment, have co-operated in their production; but, with. iiit die augmentation of the active capital of the country, and
the other tacilitiesto business produced by banking inslitutuuis, that activity, energy, and entrprise, would have but
feebly operated. That thepublic opinion, the correct arbiter of the public inieiest, coincides with that of your memo-
rialists, is evidenced by the jiistitutum and the increase of banks in every State of the Union.
In producing these beneficial eftects, your inemDrialists reflect with pleasure, that the Bank of the United States
has cantributed in an eminent degree, its early institution, its extensive and combined operaiions, and the weigiit
of its capital, at the .same time that they att'orded it the opportunity of being acquainted with the trading interests of
the Union, gave it, also, the means of essentially advancing them, while its disposition to do so has always kept pace
452 FINANCE. [1810.
Z
v/it!i its abllify. Not restricted to any particular district, it has acted as the general guardian of commercial cre-
dit, aiul by preventing the balance of trade in the different States from producing a dehciency of money in anj;, has
obviated the mischiefs which would have been thereby produced. It has fostered and protected the banking insti-
tutions of the States, and has aided them, when unexpectedly pressed; its disposition towards them is manifested in
the quantum of its capital, of which they have generally had the use, not much less in amount than one tenth of the
whole. . . 1 • II I ■
In its accomodations to individuals it has been liberal, but, at the same time, discreet, with a view as well to their
safety as its own. IJy means of it, the merchant, and the manufacturer, have been enabled to push their operations
to an extent tar exceeding what would have been practicable without it; judicious and prudent enterprise has been
encouraged, rash and prodigal atlventure lias been discountenanced, and a sufficient fund being provided, from
whicii reasonable loans could be obtained, usury has been prevented, and usurious lenders repressed.
Its importance in the administration of tlie finances, and its utility in the operations connected witli the public
credit, have been fully established.
It has afforded a place of deposite for the public moneys, without expense, and without hazard to the Government.
It has aided in the collection of the revenue, by introducing a punctuality in the payment of duties, otherwise
unattainable, and by accommodating v/ith loans, those who had such payments to make; thereby assuming upon
itself the risk, which otherwise had been borne by the Government.
It has, at all times, upon its own responsibility, and at its own expense, transmitted the public moneys from one
part of the Union to another, so as to meet the exigencies of the Government, and, from the surplus revenue of one
place, to supply (he deficiency of another. By this means the Government has always been enabled, with conveni-
ence, to pay the interest on the public debt, and to meet its other demands, at such places as its engagements re-
[uiied ; an operation which, without such an aid, would have been productive of trouble, hazard, and expense to the
government, and would still have been liable to disappointment.
It has, by its loans, enabled the Government to comply punctually with its engagements, when deficiencies or
delays have occurred in the revenue, and has thus enabled it to maintain inviolate the public faith and credit, both
at home and abroad. There have been periods when the nation found it necessary to borrow largely from this in-
stitution, and, at one time, had upon loan considerably more than three-fourth parts of its active capital.
It has, for the accommodation of the Government, established branches at places disadvantageous to its business,
and from which no profit was expected to be derived.
Most (.f these operations have" been attended with inconvenience, and with expense to the bank, but they have
always been oerfonned with alacrity and cheertulness.
\Vhilc your memm-ialists thus recount the aids they have afforded, they feel no disposition to forget the advan-
tages they have received from the Government in return. The support which it has given to the bank, and the
confidence which it has reposed in it. founded upon a knowledge of its management and condition, have conferred
upon it a stability, a dignity, and a splendor which have preserved its credit from suspicion, and have secured to it
the confidence of Europe, as well as America.
Thus, mutually aidin"; and aided by the Government, has the Bank of the United States, ior twenty years, con-
tinued its operations, and during that time, has obtained the general acknowledgment that its affairs have been con-
ducted with honor and dignity, with impartiality and candor, with liberality and prudence.
To the original motives for the institution of this bank, the success of experiment is no\y added, and with the
existing proofs of its uses and its services, every c(Uisideration of policy and of justice, urge its continuance. Inde-
pendent of the positive evils its dissolution vvould produce to the community, the Government would at least be
depriveil of those advantages it lias hitherto derived from its existence, unless they could be supplied from some
other quarter, either by the banks established by the several States, or by a bank upon a foundation altogether new.
As to the State banks, your memorialists are fully sensible of the benefits resulting from their establishment, and of
their sufiieiency for the purposes of their institution, the local accommodation of the places ui which they exist.
Buv their capitals are by no means adequate to the demands of the General Government, in a time of emergency;
a tune when the ordinary claims of their own State Governments, and of tlieir own particular customers, would be
increased aiid entitled to preference. Neither could the transmission of the public moneys, from one quarter of the
Union to another, be effected with sufficient ease and di;-patch. or to the requisite extent, by banks of limited
capital, having no connexion with, nor direction over, each other.
Nor would it be prudent in the Government, to trust the deposite of its funds, to the extent to which they some-
times exl;-t in a variety of in>litutions, united by no common bond, and in no degree responsible for each other; over
whose conduct the Genera! Government could have no contnil, into whose management and condition it could not
legally inquire, and which those institutions, even if disposed, could not legally communicate. Independent of the
hazarii { •■ which the public moneys might be subjected by mismanagement, a powei- would be placed in hands, which,
from want of responsibility, and want of control, might be used to injurious purposes.
in addition, the dignity of the Government seems to require its fiscal operations to be conducted through the me-
dium of an institution organized by itself, of whose ability to answer all tlie purposes of revenue and public credit,
no doubt can exist; of whose situation and proceedings a competent knowledge can be had; over whose conduct a
sufficient degree of control to prevent wilful misconduct should exist, and upon whose disposition to assist the
Government in times of exigency, reliance may be confidently placed. Such an institution is the Bank of the
United States, and such it will remain, if continued in its present form. Tlie amount of its capital gives it sufficient
power; its situation is periodically communicated to the Treasury Department: over its proceedings the Govern-
ment possesses a powerful control, by the extent of its deposites: of its disposition to yield every legitimate assis-
tance to the Government, it has given the strongest evidences, and to ensure the continuance of this <lisposition, its
interest and its duty combine.
If a National Bank be thus conducive to the interests of the community, and of importance to the Government,
no e.bvious motive suggests itself to your memorialists against the continuance of the present bank. At any time, and
especially at the present, v>'hen so large a portion of American property remains unproiluctive in Europe, so great
a reduction in the amount of the active capital of the country as the ilissolutiqn of the bank would occasion, must be
attended with great and geneial injury, from the depreciation in the value of property, the stagnation of business,
and the check to commercial enterprise, which would residt from it. And in stopping the operations of such an
engine, one of two c(jnsequences must be produced, either that in discharging the debts due to the bank, great sacri-
fices mast be made, and every resource of the merchant drained, or, in the failure to pay them, an irreparable blow
must be given to commercial credit and punctuality.
Nor is it easy to calculate the etfects, which the destruction of the bank would produce in the loss it would occa-
sion to the public revenue, to charitable institutions, widows, children, and others, interested in the stock; from the
pressure to which the other banks must be inevitably subjected, from the want of confidence it would create in the
stability of our institutions, and from the general derangement ot credit.
Under these views fiud impressions, your memorialists solicit the renewal of their charter; and upon the wis-
dom and justice of the Legislature, and its regard for the rights and interests of its citizens, they rely for its con-
cession.
Signed on behalf of the stockholders.
DAVID LENOX, President.
Philadelphia, December 10, 1810.
1810.] BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. 453
nth Congress.] ^q^ 309. [;!,I 8f
BANK OF THK UNITED STATE.^.
rOMMIIMCATEI) ro THE .SENATE, DKCEMIiKR 01, 1810.
To the Senate and House of RrprcscnUttivcs in Congress of the United Stales, the tncnwriul of the subscribers,
erec of Philadelphia, respccifidhj represents:
jnembers of the Chamber of Comnien
That your iiieinorialists regard, with interest and concern, the approach of tliat period at wliich the cliarter of
the Bank of the United States will expire? and that, from an intimacy with tiie inslitution, and an inunediate know-
ledge of its direction; iVoni a view of the interests phiinly interwoven witli its existence, and an anticipation of the
ruin which must follow its dissolution, tli-jy are induced, oa this occasion, to address you.
Your memorialists, in presenting to your view such considerations as tliey deem to be urgent for a renewal of
the charter of the Bank o! the United St;ties, design to confine themselves to such lacts, ciicums!ances. and im-
pressions, as are immediately within tiieir own ex|)erience ami observation. They are sensible that it would be un-
necessary to urge upon your consideratioii any iutiucemenl for the continuance oi' t!ie bank, which may be drawn
from its convenience and aptitude to the financial operations of the Government; nor do they di'em it piojier to ob-
trude upon your deliber.itions aiguments in fivor of the constitutiotia! existence of an institution, whicli, for twenty
years, has had the support of legislative and Judicial sanction, and the express respect of our united confederacy.
They are aware that tliese points are of the fir.st importance, and that they, with every other national consideration
connected with the question of renewal, will command your pointed attention: their views siui|)ly are, to |)resent
before you such facts, connected with the interest of the citizen, and the well-being of the community, a.-, in their
conception, lay the foundation for practical reasoning in fa\or of a prolongatioti of the charter.
The Bank of the Utiited States derives its existence from an act of Congress, passed in February, 1791, coeval
with the organization of the Government, and its aiTangement of the system of revenue and finance; it had iis
origin, not from individual solicitation, interest, or speculation, but directly from the Government itseif,and avowedly
for its purposes. By tl;e striking declaration of its charter, that "a Bank of the United States shall be established,"
and the still more striking provisions which it contains, in relation to the payment of three-fourths of its capital in
the public debt; to the inspection of its accounts and transactions, by the officer at tlie head of the treasury; to the
receipt of its bdls, or notes, in all payments to the United States; to its loans to the Government of a lenticular
State, or a foreign Prince; by a direct investment of interest on behalf of the nation, to the extent of one-fifth of its
capital; and by a positive pledge of the taith of Government, for its exclusive existence under tlie laws oi' tlie 1 'nited
States, were impressed upon it the most unquestionable features of national character, and lasting continuance.
From its origin, its form, and its principles, its duration has been confidently trusted to, in the purchase of itsslock^
in the establishment of similar institutions, and in the extension of commercial enterprise.
In the purchase of its stock, your memorialists regarti, within the immediate sphere of their connexion and ob-
servation, an interest, to the amount of one million oi dollars, in the citizens of Pennsylvania. This interest, ex-
teiidingto the proportion of one-tenth part of the capital ol'the bank, and, as is stated, to one-third part of the s'tock
holden in the United States, has been principally itivested at an advance upon the original subscription, whicli has
been paid from faidi in the management, and confidence in the duration of the institutioti. This interest, in a lar^c
proportion, also, it may be truly stated, is the property and dependence, invested upon a principle of security aiid
confidence, of widows, orphans, and charitable associations. To stockholders ol' this description, the dissolution of
the bank must inevitably produce a loss of income and interest, to v.hich they look for support, and of capital, to
an extent which no calculation can ascertain. And your memorialists cannot but think, that a sacrifice of interest
of such a description can never be required, and will never be made, but to answer national purposes the most
important.
To the extent of nearly seven millions, your memorialists understand, the stock of the bank to be holden by
foreigners, or persons not residing within the United St:ites. That tliere has existed no objection, either of |)olicy,
or propriety, on the part of the Government, to the holding of this stock by aliens, is evinced by the cliarter's con-
taining no prohibition, and by the recent sale, directly to fineigners, of that portion of the stock liolden bv the
United Slates. That this extensive interest has been invested from a firm reliance upon the continuance of the
bank, cannot be doubted;^ with what propriety, and upon wliat foundation, that reliance has been placed, your me-
morialists do not undertake to decide, but content themselves with expressing their confidence, tiiat your wisdom
and justice will scrupulously guard the iaith of the Government from every impu'.ation.
In the establishment of similar institutions under the sanction of the ditfereiit State governments, your memo-
^ia^i^ts conceive that there has been displayed a reliance upon the continuance of the Bank of the Uilited States.
In all parts of tl;e Union, where this bank or its branches exist, other banking associations have been established^
the interest and C(mcerns of whicli are materially interwoven with the exisieiice of the National Bank, in the city
of Philadelphia, the capital of the banks, exclusive of that of the Bank of the United Srates, amounts to nearly six
millions of dollars, in which the State of Pennsylvania has an interest to the amount ol neaily two millions ol dol-
lais, and citi7_ens of tlie State to almost tlie whole of tlie resulue.
_ From the collection of the bonds for duties, at tiie Bank of tiie United State-:, it unavoidably results, that there
is in that bank a great anil constant accumulation of the paper of the other banks. This cause, combined w'itii its
weight of capital and extensive deposites, has given to the Bank of the United States an obvious importance in tlie
coniiexion -.vitli other banks, which now renders its continuance almost indispensable to their safetv; for. your me"
morialists are without fear cf contnidiction when they assert, that, if the i3ank of the United .States be 'dissolved,
an effect, extensively and deeply injari.ius, will be leic by all other banking iiistiluti(uis within the ran-^e of its
operations, in their appreiiension, it is impossible tliat tlie Bank of the United States should exact pavim.*it from
its debtors, and close its concerns, witiiout its produciiig all the evils of prostrated credit, anti general delinq-iency.
In these evils the other banks must largely share, and from them must most severely suffer.
Your memorialists, on this point, submit to your c'nsitleration. that neither the individuals, who have finis ex-
tensively embarked their interests in other institutions, nor the Governments which haxe brou°-ht them into bein°-
and made them the depositories of the public wealth, could have ever contemplateil tiieir exposiue to this incidental
injury, or, perhaps destruction, by the dissolution of the National Bank; aiul even if such an exposure mi'^Jit have
been contemplated, the e\-ent could only be anticipated t^) proceed from tiie most pressing public exigency, or a. .-^'ure
calculation of the greatest public gain.
In tlie extension of commercial enterprise, your memoriarsts present to your view, further and stronger e\ ii'ence
of reliance upon the continuance of the bank. The establishment of the bank may justly be re^ardeil as the era
which marks the rise of commeic:al credit, confidence, and enterprise. A recurrence to the state~of our countiy,
antecedently to this establishment, will ^how the trutii of the remark, anil leave no doubt upon the mind, as to the
instrumentality of the bank in effecting the change. The formation of the bank called into circulaHon a mass of
torpid wealth, opened large and liberal sources of accommodation to enterprise, and enforced, and insured, punc-
tuality in commercial dealing; the effect was soon and sensibly felt by the commerce and a^iiculture of the country
and its salutary character has been shown, in the general diffusion oi confidence and prosperity. No sooner was the
bank established upon that sure foundation, on which f:itli in its permanence and direction caused it to rest, than its
stock advanced in value, and attracted a large amount of foreign capital to the country; from the introduction of
this foreign capital, which was invested at a high advance, proceeded these important results: that the citi'/en
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454 ' FINANCE. [1810.
'"ealized a gain in the advance paid by the foreigner, and the country was enabled to trade upon the foreign capital
*^t an interest below its market value. Other institutions rose upon the liberated capital of the citizen, and a gene-
ral system of accommodation gave a spring to enterprise; the merchant, mechanic, and manufacturer, whose probity
and industry inspired confidence, was enabled to obtain the means of exertion, and to extend his transactions. The
borrowers have calculated with confidence upon a continuance of the loan, so long as they are deemed safe for its
repayment, and have not anticipated a demand which may iind them unprepared, and cost them a sacrifice of either
property or credit.
It is upon this foundation, that extensive commercial and manufacturing concerns have arisen in the country;
and large investments have been made upon the faith of a continuance of general credit. To dissolve the Bank of
the United States, is not only to check, but to destroy, this credit, inasmuch, as not only that bank, but all others
at all connected with it, must compel the payment of their debts. In such an event, it cannot be supposed that the
debtors could find adequate resources to enable them to meet their engagements; and an extensive delinquency would
mark the loss of the banks, and the destruction of credit.
Your memorialists are aware that it may be urged, that the limitation in the charter of the Bank of the United
States was a standing admonition to the various interests connected with that institution, that a period was appoint-
ed for its legal existence, which it could not reasonably be expected to pass. From the existence of this limitation,
open and n(!torious to all, it is argu2d, that no injustice can arise from the refusal of Government to grant a continu-
ance of privileges, beyond the time for which they were originally conferred; but your memorialists are confident
that they speak the latjguage of general opinion, when they state, that the limitation was designed as a check, by
which the institution might be controlled, as a guard against ihe mischiefs of a defective administration, or as a
point of time when it might come to an end, if it were required, by decisive reasons of public necessity; but that it
never was designed, and never has been received, as the period ot its dissolution, if its administration was marked
by ability, integrity, and impartiality, and its existence productive of public good.
To the administration of the bank, your memorialists freely yield the testimony of their decided approbation;
so far as the transactions of the bank have been open to their observation, its direction has displayed a liberal desire
to subserve the great objects of the institution, by diffusing, with impartiality, its accommodations to the greatest
extent, compatible with its fundamental interests. It is but justice to this direction, further to add, that during the
current year, a crisis of the gieatest interest to the bank, as your memorialists fully believe, its accommodations
have not been contracted within the limits appointed by sound considerations of safety and propriety.
How far the convenience of the Government may be affected by the dissolution, or by a material alteration of the
bank, youi- memorialists do not undertake to declaie; they entertain, however, the strongest persuasion, that con
siderations. not only of great convenience, but of necessity, as regards the interest of individuals, and the prosperity
of the community, urge (he continuance of the bank. On (his point your attention is earnestly solicited to the ex-
isting state of the country; its unavoidable reliance upon accommodations from the banks; the use, convenience,
and importance of the Bank of the United States, in its present form, to the community, and the evils which impend
from its destruction.
In a view of the state of tiie country, at (he present moment, as connected with this subject, the following par-
ticulars, they trust, will receive your attention: The commerce of the United States, from a combination of causes,
has-been, (or a period of no inconsiderable duration, subject to great embarrassments. During the current year, this
embarrassment has been much increased, and the merchant is laboring under the pressure of a heavy sequestration
of property abroad, and a failure of resources at home. 01 the property which is sequestered, a large proportion had
long lain unproductively on the merchants' hands, and was exported with (he hope of being converted into the means
by which his engagements might be met. Under such circumstances, the reliance of many is necessarily upon a
temporary use of the capital found in the banks, to which tliey have confidently trusted, as a resource, whilst their
credit shall continue, and until their property shall be relieved.
In the current year the expoitation ot specie from tlie United States has been to its accustomed extent, and the
importation has been inconsiderable in amount. This circumstance has, of course, tended to increase the embar-
rassment of the merchant, inasmuch as it has necessarily contracted his accommodations. From these causes it has
resulted, that the demand for money is uncommonly great, and (he means for supplying that demand are unusually
limited. . . ' .
In this state of things, the mercantile part of the country, sees before it, in (he coming year, an extraordinary
amount of debt to (he United States, for duties, a large proportion of which, is payable upon goods that have hitherto
been unproductive; and it anticipates the piivation ot tiiat aid, which the bank has always been accustomed to give
towards the payment of (he Custom House bonds. In addition to this, with (he expiradon of (he charter of the
Bank of (he United States, it sees a suspension of the circulation of filteen millions of dollars, the stated amount of
its ordinary accommodations. It sees an accumulation of the precious metals in the bank, to the amount of its
capital; it sees seven millions of (hat capital withdrawn from (he coun(ry; and it sees, that payment of duties can no
longer be made to (he Government in the notes of the National Bank, but that payment must be made in specie.
With this prospect, and (he additional cer(ain(y, (hat accommodation and confidence will be universally succeeded
by exaction and distrust, your memorialists are persuacled, that it will be in vain for individuals, for the chartered
institutions, or the Government itself, to expect the fulfilment of engagements, or to rely upon the performance of
contracts.
To the minds of your memorialists, the Bank of the United States, in its present form, presents a striking
character for its use, convenience, and importance to (he comnuiniiy. In addition to the various points of view in
which its value has been already considered, its uses are further to be regarded, in its affording a convenient and
safe medium of circulation throughout the United S(ates;and in the ficilities which it grants, by means of its drafts,
in the transposition of funds f.om one part of (he country to another, with perfect securi(y. In a nadonal and indi-
vidual point of view, i(s utility is also displayed, in havingand exercising, by means of its peculiar connexion of
several branches in one common interest, the power of guarding against the inconvenience and evil, which might
result from the balance of trade between tlifferent parts of (he Union, producing a local deficiency of (he circulating
medium. But, above all, your memorialists regard asines(imable, an instilu(ion which, in its ample resources, pos-
sesses the power, and in (he independent and liberal spirit of its direction, manitests the will, effectually to aid both
Government and the private citizen, in a case of sudden and serious emergency.
To predict, with certainty, the extent of the evils which must inevitably flow from a dissolution of the bank, is
beyond the power of your memorialists. They conceive that, among these evils, however, may certainly be placed
an extensive and aggravadng loss, by all persons in(eres(ed in (he banking associadons of (he country, a destructive
disregard of punctuality in (he performance of contracts, both towards the Government and the citizen; a wide
spreading bankruptcy, which will be felt by the commercial, manufacturing, and agricultural interests: a diffidence
of the stability of Government, both at home and abroad, and a prostration of liiat confidence and credit, which have
so happily and successfully administered to the enterprise and prosperity ()f the country.
Front! the view which your memorialists have taken of this subject, and the observations which they have sub-
mitted to your consideration, it is apparent, (hat their earnest prayer to you is, that a renewal of the charter of the
Bank of the United States may be granted; and a confirmation thereby be given to public confidence, private tran-
quility, general credit, and national prosperity.
CONDY RAGUET,
^^nd one hundred others.
1810.] ASSAYS OF FOREIGN COINS. 455
11th Congress.] No. 330. [3d Session.
ASSAYS OF FOREIGN COINS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE. DECEMBER 27, 1810.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the act, entitled " An act resulatin^ the currency of foreign coins
in the United States," respectfully reports:
That the assays of the foreign gold and silver coins, made current by the said act, have been made at the Mint
of the United States, conformably thereto; the result whereof is shown in the letter of the Director of the Mint,
dated December 19, 1810, wiiich is aimexed to this report, and which is prayed to be received as part tliereof.
All which is respectfully submitted-
ALBERT (iALLATIN.
rREASuHT Department, December 2A, 1610.
Mint of the United States, December 19, 1810.
Sir:
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 22(1 ultimo, and have, according to your desire,
caused assays to be made of tiie several species of foreign coins, made current in the United States by an act of
Congress, passed the 10th of April, 1806, and the following, according to the Assayer's report, is the result:
Gold coins of Great Britain.
No. 1, made of 5 pieces of promiscuous dates prior to 1806, ....
2, " 2 do. dated - - - 1806, . . . „
3, " 4 do. dated - - - 1808, . - . .
4, " 5 do. dated - - 1809, - . . .
5, " 2 do. dated - - - 1810. . . . .
Gold coins of France.
No. 1, made of 5 pieces of promiscuous dates prior to 1806, - . . .
2, " 4 do. dated - - - 1806, ....
3, " 3 do. dated - - - 1808, . . . ,
4, " 4 do. dated - - - 1809, - . . .
5, " 1 do. dated - - - 1810, . - - .
Gold coins of Spain.
No. 1. made of 5 pieces of promiscuous dates prior to 1806, - . - .
2, " 3 do. dated - - - 1806, ....
3, " 5 do. dated - - - 1807,
4, " 5 do. dated - - 1808, - . . .
5, '' 5 do. dated - - - 1809, - - - -
6, '' 5 do. dated - - - 1810, . - . .
Gold coins qf Portugal.
No. 1, made of 5 pieces of promiscuous dates prior to 1806, .. . . .
2, " 4 do. dated - - - 1806, ^ - - - -
3, " 5 do. dated - - - 1807, - - . .
4, '• 4 do. dated - - - 1808, - - . _
5, '• 5 do. dated - - - 1809, - - . -
6, " 3 do. dated - - - 1810, - - - -
Silver coins of France.
No. 1, made of 5 crowns of promiscuous dates, ---...
2, " 3 five franc pieces of promiscuous dates, - - . . .
Silver coins of Spain, viz: dollar.i and parts.
No. 1, made of 5 pieces ol promiscuous dates prior to 1806, - . . .
2, " 5 do. dated - - - 1806, - - - .
3, " 5 do. dated - - - 1807. - . - .
4, " 5 do. dated - - - 1808, - - . .
.5, "' 5 do. dated - - - 1809, - .. . .
6. " 5 do. dated - - - 1810, - . . .
From the foregoing assays, it appears —
1. That the gold coins of Great Britain, and Portugal, being of the same quality with those of the United States,
viz: 22 carats fine, or ^V part alloy, are, by the act of Congress, rated at their true intrinsic value of 27 gr.«. to
the dollar or 100 cents.
2. That the gold coins of France, averaging 21 c. 23 grs.. (very nearly) would require 27-('„\- grains to the 100
cents, instead of the Irgai weight of 27yV(y .g>'s.
3. That the gold coins of Spain, averaging about 20 c. ?> grs., would require 28/5-5 grs. to the 190 cents, instead
of the the legal weight of 27f'A g;i"S.
4. That the silver Frencn crown, weighing, as the law required, 18 dwt. 17 grs., and of the qualify 10 oz.
19 dwt., as per assay, would, compared with the quality and weight of the silver coins of the United States, be equal
in value to about j^j'j, parts of a cent, more than that establislied by law.
5. That the Spanish silver dollar, of the legal weight of 17 dwt. 7 grs. and of the quality of 10 oz. 15 dwt 6
grs. the average per assay, would, by a like comparison with the silver coins of the United States, be equal in value
to about ff,^„ parts of a cent more than the value established by law.
It may. however, be observed, that the foreign silver coins, especially those that have been long in circulation,
are seldom of the above weights; and, therefore, their value, as current by tale, will be generally less than that
stated above.
I have the honor to be, with great respect and esteem, your most obedient servant,
R. PATTERSON.
The Honorable Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury qf the United States.
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t 456 FINANCE. [1810.
llthCoN-GKEsa.] ]Vo. 331. [3d Session.
CURRENCY OF FOREIGN COINS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESKNTATIVF.S, DECKMBER 27, 1310.
Mr. Qtjincy, iVom the CDniinittee to whom was referred the bill froi^.i the Senate, '" to susnend the second section of
the act, entitled ' An act regulating foreign coins, and for otiier purposes,' " made the following report:
That the general design of the bill being to increase liie current money of the United States, by authorizing
loreign gold and silver coins again to become a legal tender, is impurtp.ot in its object, and may be beneticial in its
consequences. 1 1 is very apparent, that the denial to foreign coins of tb.e privileges of currency, and of being a legal
tender, has, at once, the combined eiiect (if circumscribing the just sphere of mercantile action, and of encouragnig
the exportation of that species of coin, to which these piivilcges aie denied. In the present circumstances of the
United States, it seems peculiarly unadviseable to permit any st:itute prohibitions to continue, which have a ten-
dency to produce such an efiect. The statute currency of the United States, which now consists only of the coin-
age ot the nunt of the United States, and of Spauisli niiikHl dollars and pai'ts of dollars, is, also, probably insufficient
for the ordinary necessities of domestic exchange, and is certaiidy v.li(;!ly inadccjuate to support any pecuhar embar-
rassment of our circulating medium, which, inlhe event o!' the disolulion of the Bank of the United States, cannot
but be anticipated. Your committee were, therefore, of opinion, that loreign gold coins ought to be made current
money and a legal tender.
Your committee, haying caused a letter to be addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, in relation to the for-
mer statute rate at wiiich foreign coins were made current, received from hini the two letters accompanying this
report. From which it appears, that the gold coins of Spain and its dominions, had been estimated by the former
statute of the Lnited States, at a rate of lour per cent, above their intrinsic value; in other words, that the quan-
tity ot pure gold contained in twenty seven grains and two-filths of a grain of Spanish standard coin, instead of
being equal in value to one hiindrcJ coils, the statute rate, was only equal in value to about ninely-six cents.
Upon receiving this information, two general inquires were suggested for the consideration of the committee.
1st. VVhether, in again vesting Spanish gold coin whith the cliaracter of current money o( the United States, it were
expedient to establish the old statute rate, now discovered to be erroneous, or, whether a new statute rate for it
should be established, which should conform to its intrinsic value.' 2d. Upon the supposition that it should be deem-
ed adviseable to enact a new statute rale for it, conformable to its intrinsic value, whether, as a loss of four per
cent, upon all the Spanish gold in the United States, would thus be incurred, by the present holders, inconsequence
ot no fault ol theirs, but solely by reason of the erroneous estimate of a lav/ of the United Slates, any moral or equit-
able considerations required that this loss should be assumed by the United States.=^
Concerning the first object of inquiry, the committee will attempt to add nothing to the satisfactory elucidation
contained in the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury, and only express their entire concurrence with his opinion,
that "the statute rate of these coins should be made to conform with their intrinsic value."
"With respect to the second inquiiy, wjiich the Secretary represents as "of a mv)re doubtful nature," tf.e com-
mittee were of opinion, that, whatever equitable considerations might exist, the attempt to apply relief, under the
particular circumstances of this loss, v/as inexpedient, and, for the'most part, impracticable. For, it is very appa-
rent, that there is no loundation or color for indemnification, on account of any receipts of these coins, subsequent
to the 10th ()f April, 180y, when the huv making them a legal tendei- expired. iVow, so far asit respects individuals,
the cases (it sucli in fact exist) in v.'hich the present holders of tliose coins received them, antecedent to that period,
must be so extremely rare, as to render a general provision for their relief, scarcely necessary. And, as lo banks,
such is the successive circulation of specie through their vaults, that it is hardly to be supposed, (hat any one institu-
tion in the United States c(>u!d distinguish the amount of this species of coin, wi:ich it had received prior to ihe 10th
of April, 1809, from that which it had received subsequently. And, although, m a lew instances, this might be the
case, yet, it seems far better that in these, the loss should remain where it has fallen, than that the community
should be exposed to the multiplied frauds and inconveniences which the attempt to indemnify, upon any general
principle, would inevitably introduce.
Your committee, upon recurring to the acts existing on the subject of the bill from t!ie Senate, in connexion with
the proposed alteration in the rate of Spanish gold coins, lound ihat the operation of the respective provisions would
be embarrassing and confused, in their nature, and inconvenient in their form. The bill from the Senate, proposed
to suspend the second section ot "An act regulating foreign coins and for other purposes." Tliis act passed on the
9th ol February, 1793, and the effect of this suspension was, to revive the provisions of an act passed on the lOtli of
April, ISOt;. Whether the intended, would be the legal result, your committee had some doubt. But they had
none that the proposed, was a veiy incon\enient circuit, to a direct object. They were also id opinion, that it was
highly expedient that all tlie provisions, touching a subject of such univeisal concern, sliould be concentrated in one
bill, and divested of every thing which might embarrass research. They, therefore, report the whole bill from tiie
Senate stricken out, Jtfter the enacting clause, and propose an amendment, comprehending all the provisions neces-
sary on the subject of the currency ot loreign ccins.
[Strike out from the word "thai" in the second line, and insert,]
From and after the passage of this act, foreign gold and silver coins shall pass current as money within the Unit-
ed States, and be a legal tender for the payment of all debts and demands, at the sevcal and respective rates follow-
ing, and not otherwise, viz:
The gold coins of Great Britain and Portugal, of their present standard, at the rate of one hundred cents for
every twenty-seven grains of the actual weight thereof; the gold coins oj' France, of their present standartl, at (he
rate of one hundred cents for every twenty-seven srains and an half »if a grain of the actual weight thereof: tlie
gold coins of Spain, and the dominions of Spain, of tlieir present standard, at the rate of one hundred cents for every
twenty-eight grains and sixty hundredths of a grain of the actual weight thereof. Spanish milled dollars, at the rate
of one hundred cents for each, the actual weiglit whereof shall not be less than seventeen penny wei2;hts and seven
grains, and in proportion lor the parts of a dollar. Crowns of France, aJt the re.te of one hundred and ten cents for
each crown, the actual weight whereof shall not be less than eighteen pennyweights and fifteen grains and an half of a
grain, and in proportion for the parts of a crown. And it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury, to
cause assays of the foreign gold and silver coins made current by this act, to be had at the mint of the United States
at least once in every year, and lo make a report of the result tiiereof to Congress, for the purpose of enabling them
to make such alterations in this act as may become requisite from the real standard value of such foreign coins.
And it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury, to cause assays of the foreign gold and silver coins, of the de
scription made current by this act, which shall issue subsequently to the passage of this act, and shall circulate in
the United Slates, at the mint aforesaid, at least once in every year, and to make report of the result thereof to
Congress, for the purpose of enabling Congress to make such coins current, if they shall deem the same proi)er, at
their real standard value.
Sec. 2. ^ind be it further e»ac^erf, That, at the expiration of three )'ears from and after the passing of this act
all foreign gold coins, and all foreign silver coins, except Spanish milled dollars, and parts of such dollars, shall
cease to be a legal tender as aforesaid.
1810.] CURRENCY OF FOREIGN COINg. 457
,Sec. 3. And he it farther enacted, Th;i( llio ac(, entilieil " An act rc\£;ulati:ij!; the curroiicy of foieig:i coin>, in 'An
IJnitctl States," aiid also every section and parts of sections of any act or act-; liei'etofore p.ijsed i-e'.ative to tlie cur-
rency of foreign coins in t!ie United States, b;', and ih". -anie are hereby, repealed.
•Sir: Tii:;A:riiY Dkpai.t.mi-.nt, December I'ih, Inic.
I liad tlie honor <;> receive your h'iteis ofilie lltliand 15th instant. The assays for 'die year 1810 are daily ex-
pected, but not yet received. I, therefore, beg leave to refer ih:> conunitiee, (o those made according to law, in the
year 180t), (he result (if whicii is exhibited in tlie letter ot SDlli .huie, Isoit, fioni the Director of the Mint, annexed to
tiie report i'roni this department, ot Sili Decenibei-, 1809.
It appears from those assays that the intrinsic value of all foreign coii.-s, the gold coitis (;f Spa'n excepted, w'licii
were made a legal tender by tiie act of 10th of A[)ri!, ISOG, either agrees pi-ecisely with the legal value fixed by that
act, or differs iroin it by so small a fraction, as (o render any alteration in th:it respect unnecessary. Hut the diHi.-r-
ence in the value of Spanish gold coins is considerable.
It will be recollected, that the value of gold coins of the United States is established in conformity with tiie f,.i-
lowing principles, viz:
1st. The unit, or silver dollar, contains 37I4 grains of pure silver.
2d. The comparative value of gold anil silver is in the ratio of 15 to 1; that is to say, that fifteen ounces of pure
silver, are, according to law, equal in value to one ounce ol'pure gold.
3d. Tiie standard gold, or (hat of which gold coins of tiie United States arc made, c(;ntains eleven parts of pure, gold
and one part of alloy; or one-twelfth part of its weight is alloy.
'I'hence it follows, 1st that -21^ (being the loth part of 37I4 ) pure gold, are equal (0 one dollar. 2dly, that 27 grains
of standard gold of tiie United States, containing 21j grains ot pure gold, are also equal to one dollar.
In fixing the rate at which i'oreign coins should pass, the object was to ascertain tlie staiidaid. or qiiantily of pure
gold contained in agiven weight, and to place tliem, accoriling to that intrinsic value, exactly on a par with coins of
the United States. The act of lOth of April, 130G, was predicated on the supposition that 37-: grains of Spanish
standard gold contained 211 grains of pure gold, and were, therefore, equal in value to 27 gi-ains standard gold of
the United States, or to one dollar current money of liie United Slate:-, liut that supposition is proven by the assays
to have been erroneous; the standaitl of Spanish gold coins being worse, or containing more alloy, th.an was ihui be-
lieved. That standard varies according to the years of the coinage. The coins of (he year ISOti, are (lie lowest and
worst by more than four and a half per cent., than (he value fixed by the act (jf lOdi of J^iay, ISOtJ. Those of the
year 1807, are worL<e than those of the year prior to 160(5; and those of (he year 1808, are worse than those oi' 1S07.
Those of the years piior to 180G, (hough better than (he subsequent coinages, are alm:)st three and a half per cent,
worse than the value fixed by the act of May, 1806.
Taking the genenal average of t!ie several coinages, it appears that they should b^ taken at the rate of 28/,'' grains,
(instead of 27yVo) for one dollar; and that the diftercnce between (heir intrinsic value and, that fixed by the act of
April, 180G, is almost four per cent. (SyjV'j per cent.)
If, therefore, the act should be revived, without any alteration, every pennon recei\ing those coins iri_ payment,
would, in fact, be compelled to receive only ninety-six instead of one hundred cents on every dollar paid to him.
The unavoidable eft'ect of put (ing in circulation any one species of coin, at a rate liigherthan its known intrinsic value,_
is to invite its impiirtation and increased circulation, and to drive out of circulation the other spec ies. Every bank, if
called on to pay its notes in specie, will, in that case, pay with that species of coin; and tlie whole paper circulating
medium mu»t, after a while, be depreciated in the sann» pi-opoition. The only guard agiinst the abus> and con icqueni
depreciation of bank paper, is a strict adherence to (he principle, that payment may. at any time, be dem.Tu.led in
specie, rated at its intrinsic value.
On the other hand, it is not less (rue, that the gold coins of Spain, were made a !eg:d tender by law, fora certain
number of years, at a higher rate than they were really worth ; (hat. to the very last (i:'.y of that period, every pi'i'son was
compelled to receive them in payment, at tint rate; and (hat, at (he expiration of the period, a quAnihy of that g:;ld
necessarily remained in the hands of some persons, on whom the los^ tiills, by the unavoidable eSect of tiie law.
and without any fault of theirs. It is in order to relieve those persons, tliat i!^ is_proposc(i tomake the joss fall on the
community, by reviving the law, without alteration : that is to say. by putting again the coins in circulation, at a higiier
rate than tlieir intruL-.ic value.
The two questions put i)y the committee, are, whether, the statute rave of these coins should not be made (o con-
form with (heir intrinsic value, and whether, in order (o rei.eve individuals from (he loss resulting (roni tlie late er-
roneous legal estimate of their value, it would not be elig:ble liuit (he difference should be paid by (.;overni;i>nt. ^
To the first question, 1 can have no hesiiation, for tiie above nicndoned leasons, to answer in the afiirm ;tive.
The second question is of a more doubtful nature. Hut if it sliall he thought just, that (heioss should fall on the com-
muni(y, rather thiii on individuals, it will certainly be preferable to pay at once the diflerence, rather than know-
ingly to make the coins again a legal tender, at a higher rate than they are worth. Should (hat nieasure be adopted,
the mode proposed by the committee, viz: to direct (he mint to receive that species cf gold, ior a short time,
at the former statute rate, the Uni'ed States paying the difference, appears also the most shnple and eligible m.iuner
of effecting the object. Tlie following provisions are, in tiiat case, respectfully suggested:
1st. That, as the assays of the ciTfins of the years 1801) and 1810, have not yet been received, and, as Spa:)i-!i
gold ceased to be a legal tender early in the year 1809, the revival of the law nsaki.ig (hem a legal tender should ap-
ply only to coins coined prior to the year 180!).
2d. "That, for the same reasons, (he statute value should be \i:iCi\ at a rote not higher I'lan (he average, of the
assays heretofore made; that is to say, that they should pass at a late le-.t higiier than 28/'/,? gre.ins, lor one hundred
cents.
3d. That, for the same reasons, the obligatio-i on tlie mint to receive (hri,>e coiiss, at (heir former sta^u'e rate,
should be limited (o coins coined prior to (he year lso!(.
4th. That, as theindeninilication t.) the individa.ds, arises fr,);n equi'abli considerations, v.'.v.] siot from an ab-.o-
lute legal obligation, the period during which the coi'is ^hall be received at die mint, at (heir former statute vaiue,
be maiie so .-^liort as to prerlude the possbdity oi' embracing speciiLtivc imp irtations. One month from the na.-smg
of (he law would seem suHicient.
5(ii. That no such coin shiU be thus received at the mint, at its former statute value, unless pr.;of, or at Icaif an
.affidavit be made, that the persons claiming the benefit of the provision, h.id actually received the same at that value
prior to the time when the law making it a. legal tender exisired..
It will also be necessary, in that c'ase, that an appropnation sh onid be made to enable die mint to carry the pro-
vision into effect. The amount of (hat appropriatioii. s'lould be at the rate of four per cent, on the supposed amount
of Spanish gold now in the United Slates, which may be embraced by such provisions. Eut, having no knowledge
whatever oT that amount, I cannot suggest any precise sum.
I have the honor to be, respeetfuliy, >ir. your obedient servan:.
Honorable Josiaii Quincy, Chairman, ^c. in Congress.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Sir
Frenc
Treasury Depart.ment. December 2t//i, 1810.
rhis year's assays, have been received, and will be sent to-morrow to Congress. These make the average for
nch gold coins 27//^ grains, and for Spanish coins, 23 f^,. It must also be observed, that French crowns were
458 ' FINANCE. [1811.
rated too low. Instead of its being necessary that they should weigh 18 pennyweights and 17 grains, they ought to
be received, if weighing 18 pennyweights and 15| grains; it appearing from the assays, that, ifof tlie first mentioned
weight, they are worth 110 cents and f'/s of a cent, instead of 110 cents.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Honorable Josiah Quincy, in Congress.
ItthCoN-oREss.l No. 332. [3d Sessiow.
MINT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, JANUARY 7, 1811.
To the Senate mid House of Representatives of the United States:
I communicate, for the information of Congress, the report of the Director of the Mint, of the operation of
that establishment during the last year.
JAMES MADISON.
January 7. 181 1.
Sir:
Mint of the United States, January 1, 1811.
I have the honor of laying before you a report of the operations of the Mint for the last twelve months.
During that period, as appears by the Treasurer's statement, herewith transmitted, there have been struck at the
mint —
Of gold coins, in half eagles, 100,287 pieces, amounting to $501,435.
Of silver coins, in half dollars and tlimes, 1,282,631 pieces, amounting to $638,773 50.
Of copper coins, in cents and half cents, 1,673,500 pieces, amounting to $15,660.
Making, in the whole, three millions fifty-six thousand four hundred and eigliteen pieces of coin, amounting to
one million one hundred and fifty -five thousand eight hundred and sixty-eight dollars and fifty cents.
Of bullion, for coinage, which has hitherto been furnished chiefly by the Bank of the United States, there still
continues to be an ample supply.
I have, sir, the honor to be, with sentiments of perfect respect and esteem.
Your most obedient faithful servant,
R, PATTERSON.
James Madison, President of the United States.
1810.]
THE MINT.
459
A Statement of the Coins struck at the Mint of the United States, from the 1st of January to the 3lst of DeceiTiber.
1810, inclusive, viz:
GOLU COINS.
Amount in liol-
hirs and cents.
Total.
Half Eag-les.
Quarter ending 31st March,
Do. 30th June,
Do. 30th September,
Do. 31st December,
s.
2-2,060
33,070
2-2,217
22,940
$110,300 00
165.350 00
111,085 00
114,700 00
100,287 pieces of gold coins.
100.287
Total amount of gold coin
-
$501,435 00
138,000 00
139.249 00
177,138 00
184,3h6 50
SILVER
COI.V9.
Dimes.
Half Dollars.
Quarter ending 31st March,
Do. 30th June,
Do. 30tii yeptember,
Do. 31st December, -
2,490
3,865
276,000
278,000
354, '27 6
368,000
1,282,631 pieces of silver coins,
6,355
1,276,276
Total amount of silver coins.
-
638,773 50
4,905 00
5,370 00
3,045 00
3,440 00
COPPER
COIXS.
Half Cents.
Cents.
Quarter ending 31st March,
Do. 30th June
Do. 30th September,
Do. 31st December,
•205,000
10,000
388,000
523,000
304,500
244,000
1,673,500 pieces of copper coins.
215,000
1,458,500
Total amount of copper coins.
-
-
15,660 00
Number of pieces, $3,056,418, of all the coins. Amount of all the coins in 1810,
§1,155,868 50
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 3lst December, 1810.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
An abstract qf the ordinary expenses of the Mint of the United States, from \st January to Slst December, 1810,
inclusive, viz.
Salaries.
Wages.
Incitlental.
Total.
Quarter ending 31st March, . - . .
Do. 30th June, - - . .
Do. 30th September,
Do. 31st December,
$2,650 00
2,650 00
3,650 00
2,650 00
$1,834 38
1,872 88
1,954 11
1,895 59
$478 00
772 67
356 65
989 57
$4,962 38
5,295 55
4.960 76
5.535 16
Amount, -
$10,600 00
$7,556 96
$•2,596 89
$20,753 85
Mint of the United States, T'reasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 31s/ December, 1810.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
4(30 ' FINANCE. [1811.
11th Congress.] No. 333. [3J Skssiow.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SKNATE, JANUARY 8, 1811.
To the Sena'e and House of Bepresentatives of the United Slates, the memorial of the President and Directors of
the Bank of New York, respectfully showdh:
That, viewing with solicitude the question now before your honorable houses, for the renewal of the charter of
tiie Bank of the United States, they feel it their duty to express, with all submission, their sentiments upon the
subject.
They will not presume to enter into any general discussion ol tlie utility ot banking institutions, but will confine
their observations to those points, which their situation, as directors of a bank, gives them, perhaps, peculiar advan-
tages in judging of.
They view the instiiution of the Bank of t'le United States, as highly useful to the State banks. From the ex-
tent of lis capital, its numerous branches, and, above all, from the protection of the Government, it is enabled to
facilitate remittances to every part of the United States, to equalize the balance of specie capital among the different
cities, and. in cases of any sudden pressure upon the merchants, to step forward to their aiti, in a degree which the
State banks are unable to do. It is also able to assist any State institution, which, from peculiar circumstances,
may require it. , . . ..,-,.,.,
The bank of New York having been established prior to the incorp:)ration ol the Bank of the United States, the
directors have witnessed, from the very commencement of the branch bank in this city, the influence of such an in-
stitution, as well as the conduct of those, to whose management it has been entrusted during that whole period, and
your memorialists declare, with confidence, that, in their opinion, that power has l-een uniformly exerted with pru-
dence, as it respected the public: with great liberality as it respected other institutions.
At any period, great inconveniences must result from the sudden withdrawing a considerable portion of the ac-
tive capital of a commercial country; but, in the opinion of your memorialists, such an event would be attended with
peculiar distress, at the present time, when, from the aggressions of foreign Governments, such immense sums have_
been sequestered, and. in various ways, detained, in Europe and when the merchants, from the embarrasments of
commerce in almost every ([uarter, are deprived of their usual resources, it is well known that there never has been
a greater demand for money in the commercial cities than at the present time, although it appears that the Bank of
the United States has not yet commenced that reduction of its loans, which must take place, in case of the charter
not being renewed. The demands already made upon the State banks have pressed them to their utmost limits, and,
from the'se causes, they will be utterly unable to supply, in any considerable degree, that aid which has hitherto been
afforded by the Bank of the United States. The consequences must be, very great and individual disti-ess, and heavy
losses, as well to the revenue as to all the moneyed institutions. The renewal of the charter of the Bank of the Unit-
ed States will render such reductions unnecessary, and, by relieving the apprehensions now excited through, almost
every class of the community, restore that confidence so essential to the system of public credit, under which the
United States have so much prospered.
Your memorialistSjtherefore, cannot but hope and solicit that the charter of the Bank of the United States may
be renewed.
M. CLARKESON, President.
Attest
Chaules Wilkes, Cashier.
nth Congress.] No. 334. [3d Session.
... BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 10, 1811.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the resolution of the House of Representatives, of the 3d instant,
respectfully reports:
That the annexed statements, marked A, B, and C, contain all the information which the returns made to the
Treasury afford on the subjects embraced by the resolution aforesaid.
It appears, by tiie statement A, that the debts due from individuals and bodies corporate to the Bank of the
United States, consisted, at the respective dates of the several returns, of the following items, viz:
Bills and notes discounted, aiid bonds due by individuals, - - - - $15,126,187 04
Balance due by other banks in account, after deducting the sums due by the Bank of the United
States and its branches, to several other banks, . - . . . i. J 18, 004 39
Bank notes of other banks, on hand, ..-.--.. 511,909 06
Treasury drafts not yet collected, ..--.._ 31,466 01
Overdrawn, - - - - - - - - - 32,579 07
Converted six per cent, stock, - - - _, . . . 23,066 23
17.043.231 70
To which, adding the loan to the United States, - - - - , - - 3,750,000 00
Makes, for the aggregate of debts due to the bank, - - *- - -$19,793,23170
In a few instances, which are noted in the statement A, the amount due on bonds, and also that of notes discount-
ed, whicii have been put in suit, is distinctly stated in the returns made to the treasury; but the aggregate alone is
given in most of them, and they do not, in any instance, distinguish the amount ""considered as standing accommo-
dation to the customers of the bank and its branches." A recurrence to the 16th regulation of the 7th section of the
act incorporating the bank, wil 1 show, that the only statements that can be required by the officer at the head of the
treasury, are those of the amount of the capital stock of the corporation, of the debts due to the same, of theuKuieys
deposited therein, of the notes in circulation, and of the cash in hand: and that he has no right to ask for the account
of any private individuals, or for any other than the above mentioned general statements. Nor has the Secretary of
1811.] BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. 461
the Treasury any knowledge wliatever ol" tlie aecoiints and operatiiins of the bank, but what is derived fiom the
official statements transmitted to him in corilormity with the above mentioned pro\ision in the charter.
The statement B shows the amount of notes of the said bank, and its branches, in circulation at the date of the
latest returns, to have been 5, 157, ,378 dollars and 83 cents.
The Treasurer's accounts, annually laid i)elore Congress, show coirectly the amount ol jniblic moneys deposited
in tlie various banks, on the last day of each ([uarter. But that amount is daily fluctuating, and cannot be stated
with perfect precision, except on the (|uarterly statements of those accounts. The Treasurer furnishes, liowever,
the Secretary of tlie Treasury wiiha weekly estimate of the cash on hand, and where deposited, as taken from the
latest received returns. A copy of that furnished on the 7th instant, marked C, is herewith transmitted, together
with remarks showing what purlions of the revenue iire generally deposited in the Bank of the United States and its
branches, and what portions are deposited in other banks.
It is probable that the amount of specie in the treasury will, on the first day of March next, exceed -2,500.000
dollars, and that the propoition deposited in the banks, other than that of the United States and its branches, will
not materially vary from what it is at present. But it is impracticable to form any coirect estimate of the probable
amount at that time in each place, respectively, since that is always regulated by the want of funds in each place, for
the current service, according to whicii the pul.ilic moneys arc daily transferred by drafts, from place to place, as the
occasion may require.
All whicli is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, January 9, 1811.
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d Htulcminl of Ike ainov.nl of notes of the Bank of the United Slates, and its branches, now in circulation.
' Issued.
On hand.
In circulation.
Philailelphia,
1st of January, 1811, .
$1,708,013 00
SI 01, 750 00
$1,606,263 00
Boston.
22d of December, 1810,
451,435 00
207.03(; 34
244.398 66
New \ ork.
29th do .
1,223,300 00
179.421 00
1,043.879 00
Baltimore,
29th do .
38G,505 00
210,855 00
169,650 00
\\ashin!iton,
29th do .
288,880 00
33,114 83
255.765 17
Norfolk.
22d do .
300,140 00
77,922 00
222,218 00
Charle-ton,
15th do .
792,565 00
3,850 00
7HS,715 00
Savannah,
15th do .
850.800 00
216,450 00
631,350 00
New Orleans.
2ith November, 1810,
192,140 00
192,140 00
$6,193,778 00
$1,036,399 17
$5,157,378 83
^ statement of the cash in the Treasury of the United Stales on the llh January, 1811, as returned by the Trea-
surer to the SecrcUtry of the Treasury,- showing the several banks in tvhich the same is deposited.
Bank of the United States,
Office of Discount and Deposite,
Bank of Maine.
" Saco,
•' Newport, .
" Roger Williams,
Manhattan,
" Pennsylvania,
Branch of Ditto,
Bank of Marietta,
" Kentucky.
'• Columbia,
Alexandria,
Philadelphia,
Boston,*
New York,
Baltimore,
^^'ashington,
Norfolk. .
Chaileston,
Savannah.
New Orleans,
Portland,
Providence.
New York,
Philadelphia.
Pittsburg.
Frankfort.
Georgetown,
TotH
Amount.
336,264
551,988
272,293
65,776
14,006
29,084
46.841
166.701
37,392
26.409
34,843
43,382
188,670
92,628
137.442
11,242
75.137
115.080
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REMARKS.
(«.) The Collectors of Philadelphia, New York. Boston, Baltimore. Norfolk, and Charleston, are (lirected by
act of 10th May, ISOO, to deposite for collection in the Bank of the United Slates, or one of its branches, all the
revenue bonds. After the establishment of the branches at Savannah and New Oileans, the same regulation was
adopted in those two places. The greater part of the revenue collected in North Carolina and Ma.sr^ai hu setts is,
also, ultimately drawn into the branches of ("harleston. Norfolk, and Boston. Antl it must also be notetl that the
notes of the bank are, by the lOth >ection of the act of incorporation, made receivable in all pavuients to the United
States.
(6.) The deposites in these banks aiise from pavmeats made by several Collectors of the District of Maine, and
of tiie State of Rhode Island.
(f. ) The deposite in this bank arises fr.nm the occasional collection of the surplus revenue in the States of Rhode
Island and Connecticut.
(f/.) The deposites in these bank? arise altoge;her fioni payments made on account of the sales of public lands,
by the Receivers of public moneys.
(f. ) The deposite in this bank arises from occasional drafts on some Collectors in 'Virginia, and from the receipt
of moneys paid at the treasury for lands, patents, «ic. in bank notes not receivable at the Office of Discount and
Deposite, AN'ashington.
(/.) 'Fhis deposite arises from the payments made by the Collector of Alexandria.
• Viz; Sum advanced on 31st December, 1810, on account of the loan to the United States, not yet included in die bank return
to the Treasurer; the latest received being- dated December 29th, - . ' . . §500,000 00
Amount stated by the Treasurer as overdrawn, ---.... 163,735 23
Leaves, as here stated,
■)■ Viz : Amount by the Treasurer's return,
Amount advanced in Boston, as above stated, -
§336,264 77
§1,993,362 61
500,000 00
§2.493,362 61
464
FINANCE.
[1811.
11th Congress.]
No. 335.
[3d Session.
MINT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 11, 1811.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 2d instant,
respectfully reports:
That the whole expense of the Mint of the United States, since its first establishment to the end of the year
1809, has amounted, as will appear by the annexed statement, marked A, to - - - $387,414 24
That the profits on the copper coinage, have, during the same period, amounted to - - - 37,33152
As will appear by reference to the statement marked B, transmitted to Congress on the 15th day
of March, 1810, [see No. 318,] together with tiie annual report of the Comptroller on that subject.
Leaving for the nett expense of the Mint, ------ $350,082 77
That the gold coined at the mint, during the same period, amounts in value, to - - - $3,763,597 50
The silver coined during the same period, to - ; - - - - - - 4,370,846 50
And the copper coined during the same period, and paid into the Treasury, to - - - 211,702 21
Making, altogetiier, in value, -------- $8,346.146 21
.\s will appear by the above mentioned statement A.
And that there are no documents in the Treasury by which the actual rate per cent, of expense in refining gold
bullion below the standard fineness, can be ascertained; the deduction authorized in that case by the 5th section of
the act of the 3d of March, 1795. being the only item which is stated in the accounts rendered by the officers of the
mint, and its not being known whether tiiat deduction is equal to the actual expense incurred.
It may not be improper to observe, 1st, tliat in the official statements of the profits on copper coinage, that coinage
is not charged with any portion of the general expenses of the mint; and Ihat althougli this cannot be correctly stated, it
is evident, from a comparative view of the number of pieces coined at the mint, that it must exceed the whole amount
stated as the nominal profit on that coinage. 2d. That the first cost of buildings and apparatus, being a charge on
the whole coinage, and that of the precious metals having considerably increased, the rate per cent, of expense on
the whole coinage has diminished, and continues every year to diminish.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department. January 10. 1811.
A Statement of the whole expense of the Mint of the United Stales, from its institution to the 31 st December, 1809.
Period.
Salaries of of-
ficers.
Cost of lots,
buildings, ma-
ch'nery, ma-
terials, wages
of laborers,
repairs, &c.
Wastage al-
lowed on gold
and silver.
Total.
From the commencement to the 31st December. 1801,
1st January, 1802, to 31st December. 1809,
$88,887 21
84,800 00
115,402 99
68,343 42
10,958 69
19,021 98
215,248 89
172,165 40
173,687 21
183,746 41
29,980 67
387,414 29
A statement of the amount of gold, silver, and copper, coined at the Mint of the United States, from its institution
to the ZXst December, 1809.
Period.
Gold.
Silver.
Copper.
Total.
From commencement to 31st December, 1801,
1st January, 1802, to 31st December, 1809, -
1.436,860 00
2,326.737 50
1.515,212 75
2,855,633 75
93,019 19
118,683 02
3.045,091
5.301,054 27
3,763,597 50
4,370,846 50
211.702 21
8.346,146 21
1811.]
ENCOURAGEMENT TO MANUFACTURES.
465
Species of Coins struck.
Number.
Value.
Value of coins
struck from each
metal.
Gold Eagles,
HalfEades,
Quarter Eagles, - - - . .
132,592
476,437
2-2,197
1,439,517
5,452,7.59
561,045
514,116
265,543
18,958,035
4,616,373
1,325,920 00
2,38-2.185 00
55,492 50
3,763,597 50
4.370,846 50
Silver — Dollars, --..-..
Half Dollars, - ... -
Quarter Dollars, - - - . .
Dimes, --.-..
Hall" Dimes,
1.439,517 00
2,72(i,379 50
140.261 25
51,111 60
13,277 15
Copper — Cents, -..-..
Half Cents, . - - . .
189,580 35
23,081 86
Of which there has been paid into the Treasui-y -
21-2,662 21
211,702 21
8,346,146 21
11th CoXGRE3S.]
No. 336.
[3d Session.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, JANUARY 22, 1811.
To the honorable the Congrest of the United Slates, the memorial of the subscribers, citizens of the town of Lex-
ington, and county of Fayette, and State of Kentucky, respectfully showeth:
That tlie present situation of the mechanics and manufacturers of the United States, is peculiarly interesting to
the petiple generally, and well deserves the attention of Congress. In all the acts and deliberations of your iionor-
able body, it appears to your memorialists, that a preililection for tiie interest of commerce has always been disco-
verable, wliilst littlehas been done in favor of the internal industry of the country. Your revenue system, it must
be confessed, has aflorded it some partial protection; but tiiat system appears to have been calculated only for the
purposes of revenue; and, as powertully as it might be made to encourage domestic manufactures, no act seems to
nave been adopted witii that view; on the contrary, commerce lias met with your exclusive protection and sup-
port. To prove this, let us refer to the immense sums which have been expended in the fortification of the .sea-
ports; to the establishment of a navy; to the expenditures occasioned by our intercourse with foreign nations; to the
duties which have been laid on foreign tonnage; to the bounties which protect the fislieries; to the credits given to
merchants at our custom houses; and, in fine, to the many sacrifices winch have been made to commerce. We do
not, however, condemn that policy which gives bounties and protection to the merchant: nor, though local in its
operation, to the support which is attbrded to the fisherman. We feel, upon those subjects, as American.-, should
do. Remote as we are situated from the seats of commerce, we do not repine at those regulations which are made
for its benefit, and are content when any species of enterprise and industry is encouraged by the Government: ibr
we know well, that the United States compose an extensive nation; that our citizens are scatteretl over an immense
country, having various soils and climates, with as various pursuits adapted thereto; and that a Government form-
ing laws for this population, must consult the wants and necessities of each, and, by attending to particul.u-s. pro-
mote the general good ot the whole. We complain only because the protection and encouragement of industry is
not made universal, and extended to every puisuit whicli is known in our country. If it be just in a Rej)ublic, es!a-
blished for the common gixxl, to give to any one puisuit bounties, encouragement, and protection, we liold it as an
undeniable truth, that all other pursuits are equally entitled to them.
That the industry of the mechanics and manufacturers should likewise be protected, appears from other and
powerful considerations.
The rapid accumulation of wealth which the United States have made since the wars of the French Revolution,
was occasioned by an unnatural extension of commerce, and an anna/ural demand for the productions of our agri-
culture. The labor there withdrawn from agriculture, the ravages of contending armies, and the destruction ol' tiie
commercial navy of continental Europe, created a demand for our produce, and gave such employment to our siiip-
ping, and such encouragement to our merchants, as to occasion that rapid accumulation of wealth, and those inter-'
nal improvements, which have even astonished ourselves and been the wonder of the world. Upon tiie continua.nce
of this slate of things, we are not to depend. An eternal war in Europe is not to be expected — the state is unnatu-
ral; and experience shows, that one party must give \\ay when its resources are exhausted, or it is humbled by ',hv
victories of its enemy. When this period arrives, what has heretofore been the life of oui' industry, will no longer
animate it. and we shall be compelled to look to other resource.^, to preserve the wealth which we have acquired.
But how can it be preserved, if we do not change our system, and Congress does not give anodier direction to the
industry of the country r ^^ here shall we fi iid a market for the pioiluctions of our soil r And where will our shipping
find employment.'^
A brief view of the history of our commerce, we conceive, will place this subject in a proper point of \iew.
Before our Revolutionary war. our markets were in the dominions of Great Britain, and such of the colonies of
Euiopean Powers, as we could obtain admittance into by smuggling. After the peace of 1783, we lost iiie regular
market of the former; and the latter being precarious in its iiaiure. was of little moment. Such were the colonial
and commercial systems of Europe, as not to permit the introduction into their dominions, of articles which they
could proiluce themselves, unless in seasons of scarcity: .-o that during the period of time which elapsed between
the acknowledgment of our independence and the commencement of the French Revolution, all of our citizens who
depended upon foreign commerce, were often reduced tn great distress. The importation of fi)reign commodities
drained us of our treasures; and our other commerce did not bring us back a correspondent proportion of the pre-
cious metals. Have we discovered that there exists in the breast of the rulers of Europe, any disposition to aban-
don, upon the return of peace, their systems of commerce.- P^ven during the wars which have raged tor a few years
past, they have renewed their prohibitions whenever they could do without us- In times of peace, the Powers of
Europe can supply themselves and their colonies with all the provisions which they may have occasion for. Tiieir
466 FINANCE. [1811.
colonies can rival us in tobacco, and in all the raw materials which they want for manufactures. In their ports we
are, therefore, to expect a permanent market for a small part of our productions only, and but an uncertain and tem-
porary one for the bulk ol them. Asia and Africa want nothing froui us. We hazard nothing, then, when we assert,
that after tlie wars of Europe are over, foreign markets will not bo found for cur surplus produce, and that we shall
be compeiletl to look at home i'or tiie reward of our labor. Another tact, perhaps, ought not to pass unnoticed: Our
country is rapidly increasing in population, and its surplus produce for exportation luust increase in an equal ratio.
Not so the demand of foreign markets. AH ihose circumstances combine, in the opinion of your memorialists, to
hliuw the polity of directing the industry of our citizens into such channels as will not be aftected by the edicts,
regulations, and wars of Europe; anil Vt prepare, in time, for that change in business, which must take place, (and to
the general liistress of the country,) when a peace there will put an end to our carrying trade, and destroy the mar-
kets fill- our pr(iduce.
A change like this, in the direction of capita! and labor, (it moreover appears to your memorialists,) will have a
beneficial eilect upon our foreign relations. If our most important market be at home, so large a proportion of our
property will not be subjected to the depredations of the pirates of ihe ocean; anil the people, less embarrasseil by
the interruptions of commerce, will more readily unite in measures calculated to vindicate the lionor, and assert
the rights of the nation. To prove this, let us appeal to facts; the most recent, and of course, the most convincing
have happened within a fev.' years. The edicts ot France and England, which produced the embargo, occasioned,
also, the interrui)non of that commerce, upon which much labor depended for emphiyment, the merchant foi- his
piobts, and (he laimer for the s:\le of his productions. Some capital was idle, many vessels were rotting in our
ports, produce found no market, and the plough in some places was abandoned. Patriotism would prompt us to
softer Jor our country. But the sailor cannot leod iiimseli in port; the fanner dislikes to lose his crops; the mer-
chant looks with impatience upon blasted prospects and ruined fortunes; and few will be content to live on patri-
otism, whilst their tamilies are starving, {'ad our acting capital given life to tlomestic pursuits; had it given em-
ployment to labor; had our provisions bceii consumed, and our raw materials been (abiicateil, by duinestic artisans.
Mislead of the farmer being compelled to l;)ok abroad in seaixh of a market foi- bath, v,e should not have felt so much
tlie pressure of the embargo, nor would our interest have warred \\it!i our patriotis'.n. This is the course of human
events, and history j)roves, that the rulers of nations have always been obliged to accommodate their diftlnences
with others, upon better or worse conditions, according as the contest bore heavy or not upon tlieir own people.
Were the citizens ot the United Stales, however, in the situation alluded to, how different would be the attitude
which our Government could assume. And how much less would foreign Powers calculate upon exciting a clamor
against it by l!ie interruption ol our commerce, or the general stagnation of our business.
That the interest of the country coincides with the political and national considerations, which vve have enumerated
ia support ol domestic manufactures, has been the opinion of the most enlightened statesmen of whom America can
boast, and, moreover, appears, from very obvious reasons.
Upon the quantum ol its labor, is said to depend the wealth of a nation. But, to create wealth, labor must be
productive; and those pursuits, which put most of it info action, seem best calculated to niake it so. There is no
pursuit, (agriculture exceptfti,) which has an effl'ct of this nature, equal to that of the mechanic and manufacturer.
The maiuitacturer works ui) our raw materials, and consumes our provisions. What he earns is kept at home, and
is almost immediately circulated again, by various channels, through society. The merchant is by no means so
useful a character; part of his gains are sent abroad, and paid away to foreigners. The mechanic and manufac-
turer, likewise, contribute lo make the country really independent, by furnishing those supplies which we should
otherwise be dependent for on foreign nations. The nation which produces but a small part of what she can con-
sume, or grows but few articles, we have ahead)' seen, must always be a dependent one. Her wants cannot be
regularly supplied, and her business appears sulyected to embarrassment. Say, that her pursuit is commerce:
when that is mterrupteii, as, lor example, it has been for the last sixteen years m Holland, and hovy soon will she
become impoverished and distressed. Let her pursuit be exclusively agriculture; and the depression of markets
(which has often been the case, with respect to our provisions, tobacco, and cotton,) will paralyze the industry and
enterprise of the nation AMiereas, the multi[)lication and diversity of pursuits, would give a country resources
which others could not deprive her of; and the industry ot one part of it would clierish, invigorate and support thafi
of another. Nor can it be an unimportant considerati<m, that the increase of manufactures v\ould tend to keep at
iioitie the precious metals, the piincifial and the most convenient as v. ell as the mobtusei'ul representative of wealth and
labor.
:)esirablo, however, as it may be to encourage manufactures, it can be d(>ne efiectually only by Congress.
The mechanic ami the manufacturer in the United Slates has to contend with obstacles unknov-'u to the foreigner. The
British manuiacturer, his great competitor, is protected by prejudice, by iUc course of business, by the low price of
labor, and the skill ot his workmen, but above all, by the strength of his capital, and the bounties and encourage-
ment given 1v) him by his (iovernment. And upon almost all heavy articles, as to which an American has the best
opportunity of rivalling him, those boimllrs and encouragements are more thun eqnalto the freight, charges and in-
surance upon the inanufaelured article. The American manufacturer is at present poor; lie has buildings to erect,
workmen to teach, and powerful prejudices to overiome: his limited capital often makes it necessary for him to
force markets, whilst his opponent can wa;t for, or command one at pleasure. Indeed, it is to be feared, that the
foreigner will |)urposely seek opportuniti; s to depress markets, in order to remove the American out of his way.
^uch have often been the effects of (he jealousy of trade. Permit us, whilst upon this sulject, to remind your hon-
orable body of the celebrated contest between the British and Dutch, with ti'.e imperial East India Company; where the
former, by depressing the prices of commoditie-', suceeded in annihilating or i-uinitig the latter, supported as it was
by the weight and treasures of the emperor Joseph; a fate which may attend many establishments in America.
When we ask for adequate protectiims from (,'ongress to our own inanulactures, we are aware of jealousies which
will be excited against us. Why, it will be asked, tax one portion of the people to benefit another.*^ We an»wer,
for the benefit of the whole, and lo ecpialize the imposts which are laid to support Government. Imposts, levied
with this view, is but taking from one pocket what is abundantly repaid to the other. Wh;itevcr gives life to the
domestic industry of the country, benefits every man in it. ^'I'hatever sums are paid to keeji our resources at liome
is not lost. As in the human frame, it is like the veins returning blood to the heart, whereby the whole system may be
replenished. Such are the lessons furnished by experience. How h;is Great ilritain become t'le tirst commer-
cial and manufacturing nation in the world? By her superiiu' arts and industry? No! In these she is rivalled by
her great competitor. ' Jiy her system of restriction and prutcelion. By those regulations wliich encourage her own
commerce and manufacfures, and by depi-essing those ol foreign nations. What she can make and produce herself,
she suffers no country to supply her with. Bythese means, she has made the industry of nil nations her tjibntary,
and by these means she has monopolised the commerce, and manufactured for the world. But the effect of our own
discriminating duties u|)!!ii foreign tonnage, and that protecting system which has raised tlie fisheries of New Eng-
land from insignificance, to be the first in the world, show suibciently the effects produced_upon the industry ot a
nation by this system of restriction and protection. Admitting, however, that a system like this may operate as a
tax upon" the industry of one part of Ihe country, at the expense of another, it cannot long be so. When the domes-
tic manufacturer shall have acquired experience, and his laborers are completely instiucted in (heir business; and
when, by industry and success, he shall have acquired capital sufiicient to enable him to extend Ids business: the
natural effect will be, to reduce his prices to a very moderate profit; and lower, often, than what the same article
could be afforded for from abroad.
But would not good p ilicy dictate, that the United States should meet restricti(ui, by restriction and contend in
this way against allnations who wish to make our labor and industry tributary to them? Shall we not be blind to our
own interest if we omit doing so? Repeatedly have our public char.jcters declared, that manufactures should be encour-
aged: and praised have those citizens often been who have established them. But they must have something more sub-
stantial to support them than praise. If foreign Governments can prevent them (as we have shewn they can, and proba-
bly will <lo) from being productive to the proprietors, experience will show the manufacturer, (hat his money has been
1811.]
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
407
expended in vain; and ill success will deter others from flie same pursuit. This latter consideratidn, we hope v.ill
have its due weight with Congress, especially when the circumstances are recollected under wliich our .most con-
siderable manufactories were established. The iion-imporlalion act, but |)aiticulaily tl-.c enibarpi act, by infer-
rupting the trade (sf Europe, created a demand J'or articles which could not be obtained from abroad, and to supply
which many workshops were erected. Out o!" one establishment arose another. If Congress are dispos(>d to en-
courage them, now ifi ihe time. A moment so liivorable to do so may not occui- for years; since many citi'/.ens aic
disposed to engage in them, if th()>e which are erected prove successful. Success crowtis every step with popu-
larity, and produces imitators and followers; whereas, misfortune has a contrary effect. Damped would this spirit
be, if the expected settlement of our i.'itterences with foreign nations, were to occasion such an inllux of foreign
commodities as to undersell our manutiaturers. I'hen tho>e buililings, woikshops and warehouses. ii|n(n which so
much labor and money has been expeiided, would lie wasti . and their pro|)iiel;.rs, wiili llie loss ol' pui>e. would have
the adtlitional mortitication of being considered merely as projectors.
But should our disputes with foreign nations end in wai-, and at this monicint, when new codes of mariiime law
are hourly prociaiineil, am! the peacelul pursuits of all neutral nations are interrupted by the great belligerent Pow-
ers of Europe; when old States are daily overturned, and new kingdoms are as often erected; we cannot calculate
upon preserving peace for a moment: woukl not a Ciuigressional act for the permanent su|)port of the mechanics
and manufacturers of the countiy much encourage those citi/.ens who aie dispor cd to devote their capital to those
pursuits, and as much assist our Goveiiimeiit in the vigorous prosecution of wm? You liave made prctvision fur the
permanent support of a navy; and in any war in which you might engage, this must be used as a gi-eat means to
annoy an enemy. Your navy, as well as (he shipping of the United States, have heretofore depended upon foreign-
ers for the supply of cordage and sail cloth. You must have clothing also for the navy and army, and depend upon
the internal resources of the country for the supply of those articles. The peo|)le must likewise depend upon the
home market for the supply and sale of eveiy thing.
The mechanic and manufacturer, with the protection which Congress could promise, would work witii spirit,
confidently expecting a constant remuneration for their labor. Whether, however, this protection should be atlbrd-
ed by bounties, or by prohibitory, or protecting duties upon all articles which the countiy can pr(;duce, or in
whole or iri part by loans, as recommendeil by the present Secretary of the Treasury, the subscribeis will not pre-
sume to point out. ^Ve will, however, state that, as capital is much wanted by mechanics and manufacturers, a
combination of those means, m'ght be atteniled with salutary effects.
As citizens of the State of Kentucky, permit us to add a few considerations, arising out of the local situation oi"
our country. Kentucky is rich in soil, but remotely situated from the seats of commerce. Her proximity to In-
diana and Ohio, subjects her tocontinual drains of treasure for the purchase of United Stales' lands. Large sums
of money are annually sent off for foreign productions; and the merchants of the United States, who are^he real
collectors of the revenue, pay our duties to the treasury. Protected as we are by the strong arm of. and attaclied to,
the Union, with this arrangement we are satisfied. But when the fisheiies of New England aii? not only protected
by duties, but encouraged by bounties; when, comparatively speaking, no public moneys aie expended here, but all
at Washington and on the seaboard, tor the support of Government and the protection ot a commerce, in wiiich, from
our local and insular situation, we cannot participate; we think we have a rightful ami ju»t claim to some indennifi-
cation; and this can only be given to us by encouraging and protecting our internal industry.
Wherefore we pray that Congress will fake this subject into consideration, and. as in duty bound, we -.hail
ever pray, &c. LEWIS SANDERS.
.^n;/ one Imndred and tivelve others.
lull Congress.]
No. -337.
[.Id Skssiox.
BANK OF r H E U N 1 T E D S T A T E S .
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 2'2, 1811.
//( the Gem rul Assembly of tlic Commonweulth of Pennsylvania.
The People of the United States, by the adoption of the Federal Constitution, established a General Govern-
ment for special purposes, reserving to themselves, respectively, the rights and authorities not delegated in that in-
strument. To the coiiipact thereby cieated, each State acceded, in its character as a State, and is a party: the Unit-
ed States forming, as to it, the other party. The act of union, thus entered into, being, to all intents and purposes,
atreaiy between sovereign Slates. The General Government, by this treaty, was not constituted the exclusive or
final judge of the powers it was to exercise: for if it were so to judge, then its judgment, and not the constitution,
would be the measure of its authority.
Should the General Government, in any of its departmeiiis, violate the provisions of the constitution, it rests with
the States, and with the People, to apply suitable remedies.
With these impressions, the Legislature of Pennsylvania, ever solicitous to secure an administration of the Fe-
deral and State Governments, conformably to the true spirit of their respective constitutions, feel it their duty to
express their sentiments upon an impartant subject now before Congress, viz: tlie continuance or establishment of a
bank. From a careful review of the powers vested in the General Governincnt, they have the most positive con-
viction, that the authority to grant charters id' incorp:)ration, within the jurisdiction of any State, without the con-
sent thereof, is not recognized in that instrument, either expressly, or by any warrantable implication: Thei-efore.
He-Solved by Ihe Senate and House of Reprc^entalires of the CommomveaJth of Pennsylvania, in General Assem-
bly met, That the Senators of this State, in the Senate of the United States, be. and they are hereby, instructed,
and the Representatives of this State, in the House of Representatives of the United States, be. and they hereby
are, requested, to use every exertion, in their power, to prevent the charter of the Bank of the I'nited States irom
being renewed, or any other bank iiom being cliartcied by ("ongress, designed to have operation within the juris-
diction of any Stale, withi)ut first having obtained the consent of the Legislature of such State.
Resolved. That the Governor be, and he hereby is, recpiested, to forward a copy of the above preamble and reso-
lution to each of liie Senators and Representatives' of ihis State in the Congress of the United States.
.lOIIN WEBER, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
P. C. LANE, Speaker of the Senate.
Read and adopted. Attest:
Read and adopted. Attest:
In the House of Representatives, January 11, 1811.
GEORGE HECKERT, Clerk of the House of Representatives.
In Se7uile. January 11, 1811.
JOSEPH A. M'JIMSEY, Clerk of the Senate.
468 FINANCE. [1811.
nth Congress.] , No. 338. [3d Session.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
COMMUKICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 24, 1811.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the resolution of the House of Representatives, of the 16th instant,
respectfully submits the following report:
The Secretary of the Treasury is directed, by the resolution aforesaid, to lay before the House—
1. A list of the directors of the Bank of the United States, and of its sever al branches.
3.' A statement of tlie stock held by foreigners, and in what countries; and of the stock held by citizens, and in
what States and Territories. ,.,-.,,,,• x- • i • .u i • ■.
3. The amount of specie, according to the last returns, ni the vaults ot the bank; distinguishmg the part which
belongs to the bank, the portion belonging to individuals, and to the United States. , . ■
It is enacted, by the sixteenth provision ot the seventh section ot the act to incorporate the subscribers to the
Bank of the Uni'ted States, that "The officer at the head of the Treasury Department of the United States shall be
furnished i'nmi time to time, as often as he may require, not exceeding once a week, with statements of the amount
of the capital stock of the said corporation, and of the debts due to the same; of the moneys deposited therein; of
the notes in circulation, and of the cash in hand; and shall have a right to inspect such general accounts in the books
of the bank as shall relate to the said statements: Provided, That tins shall not be construed to imply a right of in-
specting the account of any private individual or individuals with the bank." . ,^ , o
No other but general statements, such as are enumerated in that clause ot the act, can be required by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, or have been i'urnislied by the bank. And these include neither the names of the directors
nor the names or place of residence of the stockholders. ,. , . , . ,
On the subject of directors, no statement whatever is ever made; and in relation to the capital stock, its gross
amount and the portion allotted to each branch, are the only particulars whicii can be required, or are exiiibited in
the statements transmitted to this office. It was ascertained, some years ago, from an autlientic source, that near
three-fourths of the stock (about 1,800 shares) were held by foreigners; and the tact though not officially communi-
cated to this department, was stated in the report respectaig the bank, made to the Senate, on the second day of
March, 1809. No subsequent or other information has been obtained on tliat subject; and, with very tew excep-
tions the names of the directors and stockholders, either abroad or in the United States, are unknown to the Se-
The' specie in the vaults of the bank and its branches amounted, according to the last returns, to 5,009,567 dol-
lars- the whole of which was, strictly speaking, the property of the bank, and, together with the debts due to tliat
body constituted the fund from which its own debts, including both bank notes and deposites, must be paid. The
sura deposited by the Treasury into the bank and its branches, amounted, by the last return of the Treasurer, dated
21st instant, and marked A, herewith transmitted, to 1,930,000 dollars; and that deposited in other banks, to
875 462 dollars; making, together, the balance in the treasury on that day, 2,805,463 dollars. The total amount
of deposites by Government, by other banks, and by indviduals, into the Bank of the United States and its branches,
appears by the last received returns, to be 8,464,770 dollars. And the statements B, B 2, and B 3, herewith trans-
niitted, and extracted from the latest returns received at this office from the bank and trom the Treasurer, exhibit a
o-eneral view of the situation of the bank, and of all the objects embraced by the third part of the resolution of the
It appears from these, that the debts due by the bank, and payable on demand, including botli every species of
deposites and bank notes, amount to ------ - $13,673,369
And that the resources of the bank to meet those demands, consist of the following items, viz:
1 Specie, bank notes of other banks, and balance due in account by other banks, payable to tlie bank on demand
(including also 25,804 dollars in funded debt and drafts im collectors, which may be considered as specie,) $6,322,857
2. Loan to the United States, payable on giving three months' notice, - - - 2,750,000
3 Notes discounted at sixty days, and due by individuals, (including 31,342 dollars overdrawn in
Charle'ston ---------- 14,609,537
Making an aggregate of - - - $23,683,394
The act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United States does not, itself, expire by any positive
clause of limitation: but it is enacted by the third section of the act, that the subscribers shall be a conioration and
body politic, and so continue until the 4th day of March, 1811. It is presumed that some means will be devised,
either by Government or by the bank, whereby the debts due to and from the corporation, may be collected alter
that day So far as relates to the treasurv deposites, no inconvenience can arise, as, in any event, the loan obtained
from the institution is a sufficient pledge for their payment. But a doubt may arise, from the manner in wiuch the
actis expressed, whether, under the 10th section, the bank notes still in circulation will not continue to be receivable
in all payments to the United States. The propriety of some provision which may remove any doubt on the subject,
or otherwise prevent the inconvenience resulting from that construction of the act, is respectfully suggested.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, January 23, 1811.
Cash in (ht different Banks and offices of Discount and Deposite.
Bank ofthe United States, ---------- $392,90924
Columbia, ------ ----- - 115.193 92
Alexandria, - - 61,917 90
Newport, . - - _ . 35,788 55
Pittsburg. - - 137,442 11
Roger Williams, . --. - . - - - - - - 53,882 79
Pennsylvania, ----------- 92,628 17
Manhattan, - If-f 0 32
Corn ----------- -so, D*to 34
Maine, 50,747 58
Marietta, 19'601 62
Kentucky, - - 91,061 53
1811.]
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
4G9
Office of discount and deposite, Washington,
Norfolk,
Boston,
New York, -
Baltiniore,
Charleston, -
Havannah,
New Orleans,
Treasury of the United Statks, Januury 21, 1811.
Albert Gallatin, Esq., Secretary nf the Treasury.
$101,895 r..-.
If}, 483 7(5
311,051 17
025,117 01)
U»y,201 28
3(;,(;i5 03
4!),G91 (33
166,701 55
$2,805,162 03
THOMAS T. TICKER, Treasurer
B.
Statement of tlie firnis of ihe Bank of (lie United Stales^ as ex/iibitcd by the latest bank returns received by Uic
Secretary of the Treasury.
Bills and notes
Due by banks.
Notes of other
discounted.
banks.
Specie.
"Sundries.
Bank United States, Jan
. 15, 1811,
$1,981,373 00
$79,177 00
$137,570 00
$1,407,373 00
(aM
ii2,764.338 00
Branch at Boston,
5, "
1,138,923 59
61,000 00
45,610 00
474.497 38
(b.)
466 01
New York,
12, "
3,919,628 98
76,420 00
-
571,520 42
Baltimore,
12, "
1,108,542 36
330,451 54
86,292 71
604.398 46
Washington.
12, "
412.161 60
146.376 86
16.465 84
297,615 83
Norfolk.
5, '•
713,721 40
3.300 31
28.362 60
307,590 40
(b.)
11.000 00
Charleston, Dec
.29,1810,
935,713 92
180,000 00
24,000 00
459,181 62
(c.)
31,242 48
Savannah,
29, "
768,681 97
-
21,225 00
602,879 41
New Orleans.
8, "
Dollars,
599,544 44
11,416 03
33,815 00
284.504 58
14,578,294 26
894,144 77
393,341 15
5,009,567 10
2,807,046 49
(o.) viz: Loan to the United SbUes,
Funded debt.
S2,750,000
14,338
■$2,764,338
The lust item (funded debt) stands on the treasury books at $23,066 23. Whence the difference arises is not known.
(6.) Treasury drafts, not yet collected,
(r. ) Amount overdrawn by the late commissioner of loans, at Charleston.
B
Statement of the debts due by the Bank of the United Slates, as exhibited in the latest bank returns, and t/te
return of the Treasurer of the United States, received by the Secretary of the Treasury.
latest
DEPOSITES
RY
RANK NOTE?.
(o.)Treasury
U. States.
Banks.
Individuals.
Issued.
On hand. '" ,^."-^"1^-
1 tion.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Bank United States. Jan
15. 1811.
$392,909 24
140,765 00
[b.) 2,560.864
25
1,687,893
126.060 00
1.561.833 00
Branch at Boston.
5, "
341.054 47
241,000 00
825.000
11
435.680
259.248 39
176.431 61
New York,
12, •'
625.417 09
29,860 00
878,451
11
1.254,530
176,510 00
1.077.990 00
Baltimore,
12, "
199.201 28
21.5,991 23
84,057
38
371.865
210,822 56
161.042 44
Washington,
12, '•
101,895 55
6,731 78
539.993
01
297.860
36.414 83
261,445 17
Norfolk,'
5. "
16.483 76
-
112.303
28
283,900
77.232 00
206,668 00
Charleston, Dec
.29,1810,
36.645 03
-
491,678
93
802.735
12,500 00
790.235 00
Savannaii.
29, '•
49,691 63
-
196,854
86
825.950
216,610 00
609.340 00
New Orleans,
8. "
Dollars,
166,701 55
-
211.219
87
192,140
-
192,140 00
]
1,929,999 60
634,348 01
5,900.122
83
0.152.553
1.115.427 78j 5,037,125 23
(a.) Taken from the Treasurer's cash return, of the 21st Januarj^ 181 1.
(i.) Including- $291,751 25, belong-ing- to the W:u- and Navy Departments, and the Sinking Fund.
B3.
General state of the Bank of the United States, and its Branches.
Discounts. -------
Loan to the United States, - - - .
Funded debt, ------
Overdrawn by the late commissioner of loans, Charleston,
Treasury drafts not yet collected. - . .
Due by other banks in account, - - - -
Notes of other banks on hand, . - . .
Specie, . - . - . . -
Real estate, ------
$14,578,294 26
$2,750,000 00
14.338 00
31,242 48
11.466 01
894,144 77
393.341 15
2.807,040 49
1.287.485 93
5,009.567 10
500,652 77
$24,183,046 54
60
tt
470
FINANCE. [1811.
Capital stock, . - - - - ' " " - " '. ^ ', $10,000,000 00
Notes in circulation, ..--..-.. $5,037,125 22
Deposites by Government, . - . - . $1,929.999 00
^ Banks, 634,.^48 01
Individuals, ------ 5,900,422 83
8,464,770 44
Balance of outstanding drafts on bank and branches, - - . - 171,473 17
13,673,368 83
Undivided surplus, applicable to last dividend, and to cover losses o:i buildings and debt?, - 509,677 71
$24,183,046 54
nth CoNGREse.J No. 339. • [3d Session.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPUESENTATIVES, JANUAllY 26, 1811.
The General Assembly of Virginia view, with the most serious concern, the late attempts which have been
made to obtain from Congress a renewal of the charter incorporating the liank of the United States.
This Assembly are deeply impressed with the conviction, that tlie original grant of that charter was unconstitu-
tional; that Congress have no power, whatever, to renew it; and that the exercise of such a power would be not
only unconstitutional, but a dangerous encroachment on the sovereignty of the States: Therefore.
Resolved, That the Senators of this State, in the Congress of the United States, be instructed, and our Repre-
sentatives most earnestly requested, in the execution of their duties, as faithful rept;esentatives of their country, to
nse their best efforts in oi)posing, by every means in their power, the renewal of the charter of the Bank of the
United States.
yanwaJ•w22(^ 1811. Agreed to. ROBERT TAYLOR. Speaker of the Senate.
" 3S. a AmiOim, Speaker qf the Hovseqf Delegates.
Teste:
J. Pleasants, Jun. Clerk qfthe Home of Delegates.
Uth CoNORESg.-] Nq. 340. [3d Session.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES
^ COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, ON THE 3IST OF JANUARY, 1811.
To the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress of the United States, the memorial qf the svbscribcrSj
citizens of Philadelphia, respectfully showeth:
That it is with increasing solicitude, and tiie deepest concern, tliat your inemorialists reiterate their petition to
Congress for a renewal of the charter of the Bank ot the United States. With the extreme of anxiety have they
awaited the decision of this most important question, and, with real distress do they witness the ascendancy of sen-
timents opposed to the continuance of the bank. Before a final determination siiall. however, cxchute all hope,
they deem it their indispensable duty to lay before you a view of the distress which has already commenced, and of
the wide spreading ruin which has been but faintly anticipated, but the certainty of which is now plain to every eye,
and to accompany this view with their renewed and urgent entreaties, that this overwhelming mischief may yet be
Your memorialists experience within themselves, and learn with calamitous certainty from abread, that, iVom
the uncertainty and suspense of the public mind, and an apprehension of the evils which must ilow from a dissolu-
tion of the bank, confidence is visibly and substantially imp;iired, and credit almost suspended. From a neighbor-
ing and lister city, the most distressing intelligence assures them, that, as against the evils of this absence of confi-
dence and suspensiim of credit, even extraordinaiy resources aft'ord no security.
It has become too plain to admit of doubt, with the most increilulous, that confidence and credit arc intimately
and essentially connected with the continuance of the Bank of the United States, and that, if they are prostrated
by the dissolution of that institution, the country must experience, to its lasting- reproach, and, perhaps, its incura-
ble injury, a general disregard of pecuniary engagements. Your memorialists, therefore, consider it as a fact no
lon'^er doubtful, or disputable, that, if the bank be dissolved at the expiration of its piesent charter, and, in trutii,
unless the public confidence be speedily restored, universal distress and incalculable loss must and will prevail.
Your memorialists do not conceive that they are pleading, particularly, the cause of the Bank of the United
States nor that of a few, or even many individuals, by counnercial relation connected with the bank. They do
not conceive, that it is, merely, the cause of a few commercial towns and cities, or ol a scanty portion of our popu-
lation but, that it is a cause and a question with which are connected, and in which are involved, interests of the
hi^hes't import, extending through the whole community. The direct effect of an event impairing confidence and
ci-edit unquestionably is, upon the merchant and trader; they, and thfir immediate connexions, are the first to
suffer;' but the evil must pervade the country. They, therefi)re, feel themselves justified, on such an occasion, and
at such a crisis, in the most earnestand urgent terms again to address you.
From the pressing and peculiar exigencies of the time, brought about by the fear of a dissolution of the bank,
and from a perfect persuasion of the near approach of all the evils which have been anticipated, your memorialists
have deemed themselves bound to make this appeal to your wisdom, and to present it by a deputation of their fellow-
1811.] PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES. 471'
citizens. This deputation, intimately acquainted ui(!i the situation, sentiments, and feelings of your memorialists,
they respectfully request may be heard by counsel, on tiiis momentous subjeel. Finally, it is the earnest and press-
ing prayer of your memorialists, that eHectual means may be immediately adopted to restore public conlidence, by
a renewal of the charter ot the Bank of thi- United Hlates, for a term which shall assure its duration; or, if that be
not granted, that the public sutVering may be alleviated by a continuance of the institution for a period which will
permit it gradually to close its concerns.
JOSEPH NORTH,
^ind eight Inmdred and .sixiy- seven others.
lUh Congress.] ]Vo. 341. [3d Session.
PROTICCTION TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OV REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 31, 1811.
To the Honorable Senate and JIoiisc of Reprennntatives of the Congress of the United States, the peiilinn of the un-
dersigned mani/farturers ofinorocro leather, so called, in the town ofCharlestown, in the Stale of Massachusetts,
hundjly slioius:
That there is annually manufactured, within the United States, nearly eisht hundred thousand skins, into what
is commonly called morocco leather. 'I'liat, of this quantity, one hundred and fifty.thousand skins are annually manu
factured in said town ofCharlestown.
That the principal article used in said manufacture is the sumach, which is a plant indigenous to this country;
and that, in the collection and preparation of said plant, and in the various processes of the said manufacture, many
people are employed, most of whom depend on such employment for their daily bread.
That the quantity of said article, manufactured as aforesaid, is apprehended to be fully sufficient for the de-
mand in this country, and is capable of an unlimited extension; and that the quality thereof is equal, if not superior,
cither in point of beauty or durability, to any produced in foreign countries, not excepting Morocco itself, where said
manufacture was tirst invented. That, notwithstanding the ample supply of said article, manufactured in these
State, there have been imported thereinto, annually, great quantities of morocco leather, by reason of which the
markets have been overstocked, and the article sold at a price at which it cannot be afforded. That, by this means
your petitioners are greatly discouraged, and. should the practice continue, they, and all others who are engaged in the
same business, in this country, will be compelled to abandon it, and be thereby reduced to great distress.
Your petitioners beg leave further to represent, that, before the introduction of the manulacture of this article
here, large sums were annually exported to purchase it in foreign countries.
That, in consequence of our increased population, should the manufacturers here be discouraged by the competi-
tion of foreigners, the use of this convenient and serviceable article must either be relinquished, or the people of the
United .States must purchase it at an enhanced price.
Whereas, should said manufacture be continiied, in this country, there can be no doubt that said article would
be found, in the market, as cheap as it would be if it was wholly imported, without those fluctuations of price which
always attend imported goods.
Wheref(U-e, your petitioners humbly pray, that your honorable body, to whom, in this case, they can alone look
for relief, woukl provide a remedy for the evil of which they complain, either by prohibttin°: the importation of mo-
rocco leather, so called, from foreign countries, or by imposing such a duty thereon as shall discourage its importa-
tion, except in the case of an actual or apprehended scarcity thereof in the United States, which it is confidently ex-
pected never will occur.
And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray, &c.
ELIJAH MEAD, and others.
Charlf.stown, IS.'/i January, 1811.
472 FINANCE. [1811.
11th CoNGitEss.] > No. 342. [3d Session.
SINKING FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, FEBRUARY 4, 1811.
The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund respectfully report to Congress as follows:
That ihe measures whicli have been authorized by the lioard, subsequent to their last report, of the 3d of Febru-
ary, ISIO, so far as the same have been completed, are I'ully detailed in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury,
to this Board, dateil the first day of the present montli, and in the statements therein referred to, which are here-
with transmitted, and prayed to be received as part ol this report.
GEO. CLINTON, President of the Senate.
R, SMITH, Secretary of State.
AlAmiMV a M.\.h:i'm. Secretarij of the Treasury.
C. A. RODNEY, Attorney General U. S.
Washington, February 2d, 1810.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund:
That the balance of moneys advanced on account of the public debt, remaining unexpended at the close of tlie year
1808, and applicable to payments falling due after that year, which balance, as appears by the statement B,
annexed to the hist annual leport, amuunteti to six hundred anil fifty-one thousand one hurntred and three dol-
lars (hirly-three cents, - _ - - " , ' " " " " . - $651,103 33
Together with the sums disbursed during the year 1809, from the ti-easury, on account of the princi-
pal and inteie^t of the public debt, which sums, as appears by statement C, annexed to the last
annual report, amounted to six millions four hundred and fifty-two thousand six hundred and
ninety-eight dollars fifty-two cents, ------- - - G,452,G98 52
And amounting, together, to seven millions one hundred and three thousand eight hundred and one
dollars eighty-five cents, -.-.-..-- - $7,103,801 85
Have been accounted for in the folhnving manner:
I. There was repaid into the treasury, during the year 1809, on account of the principal of moneys
heretofore advanced for the payment of the foreign debt, as appears by the statement E, annexed
to the last annual report, a sum of ninety-three dollars twenty cents, - . - . $93 20
II. The sums actually applied during the same year to the payment of the principal and interest of
the public debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Departuient, amount, as
will api)ear by the statement A, to six millions seven hundred and forty two thousand seven hun-
dre<l and eight dollars ninety-seven cents, viz:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the debt, including the last instalment
of the Dutch debt, - - - - - - - $3,825,564 06
2. Paid on account of the interest and charges on the public debt, - - 2,917,144 91
6,742,708 97
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of (he year 1809, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department,
amounted, as will appear by the statement R, to three hundred and sixty thousand nine hundred
and ninety-nine dollars sixty-eight cents, -------- 360,999 68
$7,103,801 85
That, during the year 1810, the following disbursements were made out of the treasury, on account of the principal
and interest of the public debt, viz:
r On account of the interest and reimbursement of the domestic funded debt, . . - $7,157,998 08
II. On account of the interest on the Louisiana stock and on exchanged and converted stocks, paya-
ble in Europe, ----.-.-.-. 844,674 35
Amounting, together, as will appear by the annexed list of warrants, marked C, to eight millions and
one thousand nine hundred and seventy-two dollars forty three cents, - - - - $8,001.972 43
Which disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
I. From the funds constituting the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the year 1810,
viz:
From the fund arising from the interest on the debt transferred to the credit of the Commissioners
of the Sinking Fund, as per statement I, - - - - - $1,646,578 84
From the fund arising Irom the sales of public lands, being the amount paid into the
treasury from 1st October, 1809, to 30th September, 1810. as per statement K, - 672,417 90
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on the
tonnage of vessels, ----..---- 5,679,915 47
Amounting, altogether, to - - 7,998,912 21
Which sum of - - . ..-'-. - - 7,998,91221
Together with the sum advanced during the year 1809, on account of the appropria-
tion for the year 1810, amounting, as per last annual report, to - - - 1,087 79
Makes the amount of appropriation for the year 1810, of eight millions of dollars. - $8,000,000 00
II. From repayments into the treasury on account of advances to Commissioners of Loans, as will
appear by the statement E, viz:
Repayment of principal advanced from the treasury, - . - - . $2,639 37
Interest recovered, ---.--..- 420 85
3,060 22
8,001,972 43
That the above mentioned disbursements, together with the above stated balance which remained
unexpended at the close of the year 1810, of .-_---. 360,99968
And amounting, together, to eight millions three hundred and sixty-two thousand nine hundred and
seventy-two dollars eleven cents, ----.-.-. $8,362,972 1 1
1811.] THE SINKING FUND. 4-^
Will be acrounted for in tlie next annual ivporl, in conCormity to the accounis which shall then have been ren-
tk'ied to tlie Treasury Department.
That, in ilie mean wiiile, the manner in whicli the said sum has been applied, is estimated, as followeth:
I. The repaymciUs into the treasury, on account ol' the principal, have, during the year 1810. amounted, as by the
above mentioned statement E, to - - - - - - . . . $-2 GSD .'i?
II. The sums actually a|)plied, during the year 1810, to the principal and interest of the ()ublic debt,
are estimateil as follows:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, and including ihe whole of the ex-
changed six per cent, stock, - - - - - - - $5,lC,;j,47G 9.3
•2. Paid on account of interest and charges on the same, - - . . •2,G!)8,(;G4 10
, , . 7,S(;2,14I 03
As will appear by the esdmaie F.
III. The balance which remained unexpended, at the close of the year 1810, and applicable to pay-
ments falling due after that year, is estimated, per estimate G, at ■ . . . 498,191 71
!f;S,.3tl'2.97a II
All wliich is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, February l.y/, 1811.
A.
Satement of the applicctlinn, during- the year 1809, ofthefumh provided for the payment of the principal and inter-
est of the public debt.
I. Payments on account of the principal of the Public Debt.
1. Of the domestic debt, viz:
Annual reimbursement of old six per cent, stock, $953,133 44
Du. do. of deferred do. 37C,64G 86
1,329.780 30
Reimbursement ot exchanged six per cent, stock, in the manner prescribed by the
8th section of act of Feb. 11, 1807, - - . . 2,242,218 24
Do. of unfunded registeied debt, including arrearages of interest. 258 11
Do. of debts due to foreign officers, including do. 13,307 41
13,565 52
3. Of the foreign debt.
Fifth and last instalment of the loan of 3,000,000 guilders, of 1st January, 179 1, 600,000
guilders, at 40 cents ------- 240,000 00
3,825,564 06
II. Payments on account of interest and charges.
1. On the domestic debt.
Interest for the year 1809, on the several species of the domestic funded debt, as set-
tled at the treasury, («) - - - - - - 2,176,248 39
Do. on Louisiana stock domesticated, ----- 4,050 00
2. On the foreign debt.
Interest on con\ erted and exchanged stocks, payable at Am-
sterdam, guilders 7,987 18 at 40 cents, - - .S3, 195 16
Do. do. do. do. do. at London,
£7,061 5 5, at 4s 6d. - - - - 31,383 42
34,578 58
Interest on Louisiana stock from July 1, 1808, to June 30. 1809. viz:
Payable in Amsterdam, guilders 750,000", at 40 cents, - 300,00
Do. London, £83,619, at 4.V G</. - - 371,640
671,640 00
Do. paid on the Dutch debt at Amsterdaiu, guilders 30,000, at 40 cts. 12,000 00
Commissions and charges, viz:
At Amsterdam, including Louisiana stock, guilders 8,654 18 8,
at 40 cents, - - - - - 3,461 97
At London, on Louisiana stock, £418 1 9, at is. 6d, - 1,858 17
5,300 14
Loss in exchange, ..--... 11,509 14
Commissions to agents in America for purchasing bills - - 1,738 66
736.846 52 •
2,917,144 91
(a) This sum is stated in the treasury report No. 23,242. as amounting to
From which is here deducted, for correction of sundry small errors,
Treasury Dkpartment, liegisfer^s Office, IsC February, 1811-
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
6,7
42,708
97
' 2,r
76,258
9
11
73
$2.1-
76,248
39
474
FINANCE.
1811.
B.
Statement of the provision nuidc, before the \st day of Jamiary. 1810, for the payment qf the principal and interest
of the public debt falling due after that day.
I. On account of the foreign debt.
1. Cash in the hands ofcommissioneis and agents in Europe, viz:
In London, on 3lst necember, 1809, £45,500 8 6, at 4.9. 6r/. - - $202,224 11
Deduct amount due the commissioneis in Amsterdam on the same day,
guilders, 9G,258 14 13, at 40 cents, ----- 38,50350
2. Remittances outstanding, viz:
Amount paid tor at tlie treasury, and remitted to Amsterdam before 1st January, 1810,
but not received by the commissioners till after that day, guildeis, 512,488 18, at
40 cents, ----------
3. Amount of payments made at the treasury before the 1st January, 1810, for bills
which have been protested for non-payment, and which, on that day, had not been
repaid into the treasury, as explained in the report of February 3d, 1809,
I!. Deduct amount short provided on account of the domestic debt, as follows:
The demands unsatisfied on the 1st of January, 1810, were the following, viz:
1. Dividends payable by the Commissioneis of I<oans, including tlie dividend due on
that day, and exclusive of dividends no longer deniandable at their offices,
3. Unclaimed dividends payable at the treasury, -----
$163,720 61
204,995 56
13.357 00
1,221,033 65
48,379 80
,073 17
$1,269,413 45
The provision made for the above objects was as follows, viz:
1. Cash due Irom Commissioners of Loans, deceased and out of office, $6,697 16
2. Ditto in the hands of Commissioners of Loans in office, - - 1,206,167 47
3. Ditto in the hands of the treasurer, as agent for the Commissioners of
the Sinking Fund, ..---- 35,463 33
4. Cash over advanced at the treasury for the payment of dividends, 12 00
1,248,339 96
Leaving the sum short provided on 1st January, 1810, to meet all payments on account of the domes-
tic (iebt, ----- 21,073 49
Total amount of provision for the public debt, remaining unapplied on 31st December, 1809, - $360.999 68
Treasury Department, Register's Office, 1st February, 1811.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1810, on the Treasurer of the United Slates, on account
of the payments of interest on Louisiana Stock.
WABHA-VTS.
Numbers.
2001
2018
2036
2276
2277
2298
2303
2307
2358
2384
2385
2386
2515
2516
2526
2544
2547
2551
2581
2627
2681
2757
2795
2872
Dates.
January
29,
February
8,
fcb
13,
April
27,
bfc
27,
May
8,
ii.
11,
hW
14,
June
H,
*i,
25,
<>i
25,
k«
or.
— >1
July
5,
*•
5,
*b
9,
bfc
16,
&(
19,
bi
23,
Aui^ust
8,
Sej,t.
3,
28,
October
4,
(k
16,
Decembei
13,
1810.
IN WHOSK FA von.
Jonathan Burrall,
Do.
Peter Roe Dal ton,
George Simpson,
Do.
Jonathan Burrall,
Dp.
George Simpson,
Peter Roe Daltoii,
George Simpson,
Do.
Jonathan Burrall,
Do.
Do.
R. W. Baugh,
John Gwinn,
Roger Jones,
Tiiomas J. Chew,
Jonathan Burrall,
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Charles J. Nourse,
.\mount.
Dollars. Cis.
10,740 06
93,166 65
92,722 21
17,200 00
43 00
232 91
94,999 96
67,555 55
231 80
8,866 66
191 05
237 49
19,164 45
47 91
32 52
32 52
32 59
91 00
174,900 00
44,000 00
211,111 00
547 25
527 77
8,000 00
844,674 35
ISll.]
THE SINKING FUND.
475
Included in
the foresoir
bills.
No. 2277,
April 27,
2298.
May 8,
2358,
June 11,
2385,
25,
238G,
25,
251(i,
July 5,
2757,
Oct. 4,
2795,
16,
2526,
July 9,
2544,
16,
2547,
19,
2551,
" 23,
the foresoing list of warrants are the fol lowing warrants for commissions (o
bills, and also lor the transmission of specie from the the Helder to Amsterdam:
George Simpson, for commission, ■■ - . .
ho purchased ihf
Jonathan liurnll,
do.
Peter Roe Dal ton.
do.
George Simpson.
do.
Jonathan Hunalj,
do.
Do.
do.
Do.
do.
Do.
do.
R. W. Baugh, for transmission of specie,
Joiin Gwinn, do.
Roger Jones, do.
Thomas J. Chew, do.
®43 00
-
232 9!
-
231 80
-
191 05
-
237 49
47 91
547 25
527 77
32
52
32
52
32
59
91
00
188 63
S!2
,247 81
List of Warrants draivn, according to law, during the year 1810, on (he Treasurer of the United Slates on ac-
count of the re.i7nburse7ne}il and interest of the JJornestic Debt.
WARRANTS.
Numbers.
2021
2065
2066
2067
2086
2087
2088
2089
2090
2096
2097
2104
2107
2103
2109
2119
2120
2121
2122
2345
2346
2347
2348
2362
2363
2364
2365
2366
2367
2377
2381
2387
2389
2390
2391
2477
2570
2611
2642
2643
2644
2645
2646
2617
2648
2649
2653
2654
2659
2661
2662
2663
2857
2858
2859
2363
2363
2864
2865
2866
2867
Dates.
February
March
9,
7,
19,
June
31,
6,
15,
4t
21,
22,
26,
27,
kh
a
30,
August
1,
Septein
ber 17,
•^ 4.
fck
fc;
(fc
((
b(
a
(i
1810,
a
• i
«i
22,
23,
24,
29,
a
a
((
ti
i(
ii
a
ki
(•
21,
4.
it
26,
bk
*,
u
l.i
u
n
ii.
December
'?!
ii
((
i(
a
11,
k(
(>
n
((
»(
((
a
t(
it
i(
<(
t(
«i
IS WHOSE FATOK.
Sherwood Haywood, -
William Gardner,
Peter Freneau,
John Pooler,
James Ewing,
Christopher Kllery,
Jonathan Hull,
Benjamin Austin,
William Few,
Edward Hall,
Stephen Moylan,
John Stockton,
George Simpson,
James Davidson,
'rhomas T. Tucker, -
Tiiomas Nelson,
Do.
Do.
Do.
William Gardner,
Sherwood Haywood, -
Peter Fi-eneau.
Robert Habersham,
Benjamin Austin,
(Hinstopher EUery,
Jonathan Bull,
^Villialn Few,
James Ewing,
TliDmas Nelson,
Edward Hall,
Stephen Moyian,
John Stockton,
George Simpson,
James Davidson,
Thomas T. Tucker,
Thomas Nelson,
John G. ^^ollolk,
William Gardner,
Benjamin Austin,
Chri'^toiiher Ellery,
Jonathan Bull,
William Few,
James Ewing,
Thomas Nelson,
.Sherwoiid Maywood, -
Peter Fieneau,
Stephen Moylan,
Edward Hall,
John Stockton,
George Simpson,
James Davidson,
Thomas T. Tucker, -
Sherwood Haywood, -
Do.
Robert Habersham,
Christopher Ellery,
Do.
Peter Freneau,
Do.
Thomas Nelson,
Do,
AMOUNT.
Dollars. Cents.
1,500 00
5,500 00
28,000 00
1,000 00
4,000 00
6,900 00
17,700 00
130.000 00
230.000 00
19,781 47
147.883 71
1.677 00
31,212 22
17,332 71
2,292 13
3,394 49
900 00
950 00
1,755 51
5,550 00
1,300 00
28.000 00
1.000 00
135,000 00
6,700 00
17,600 00
230,000 00
4,000 00
2,000 00
19,781 41
146,560 .58
1.760 64
66.025 63
17.392 46
2.292 13
2.785 27
159 20
5,500 00
140.000 00
6,300 00
17,000 00
225,000 00
4,000 00
5.500 00
1,400 00
27.500 00
145,847 00
19.462 28
1,735 49
64.994 89
16.896 34
2.292 13
14.685 21
2,300 00
1.000 00
13.000 00
15.337 98
119.304 57
59.300 00
1,500 00
70,418 28
476
FINANCE.
[1811.
LIST — Continued.
WAltllANTS.
In whose favor.
AMOUNT.
Numbers.
Dates.
Dollars. Cents.
2868
December
lU
1810,
James Ewine,
.
6,750 00
2869
a
bfa
4 •
Do.
•-
61,401 03
2873
1'
17,
.4
William Gardner,
#-
21,905 84
2874
a
b(
44
Do.
-
10,700 00
2875
bk
(fa
4. _
Jonaihan Bull,
-
3,864 47
287G
(4
<b
44
Do.
■ -
36,750 00
2877
44
18,
44
Benjamin Austin,
-
733,534 18
2978
44
bb
4.
Do.
-
270,000 00
2883
'•
19.
4*
Edward Hall,
-
42,000 37
2884
44
fafa
4 •
Do.
-
1,230 24
2880
44
20,
44
Thomas Nelson,
-
6,512 50
2887
"
• 1*
44
Do.
-
396 31
2888
ii
fa*
4.
Do.
-
1,222 68
2890
t.
22.
44
John Stockton,
-
15,508 91
2891
(,i
hb
44
Do.
-
3,300 00
2892
ib
fab
44
Stephen Moylan,
-
210,341 87
2893
fab
fab
44
William Few,
-
858,704 71
2896
4;
bb
"
Tiiomas T. Tucker,
-
4,214 36
2897
fab
fafa
4»
George Simpson,
-
120,145 90
2898
fa*
hb
44
James Davidson,
-
32,255 77
2899
fab
44
Do.
70,941 41
4,838,301 34
2894
ifa
fafa
44
Thomas T. Tucker, -
072,417 90
2895
fafa
44
Do.
1,046,578 64
2,318,996 74
$7,157,298 08
RIXAPITULATION.
interest and ;eimbursement of the domestic debt.
Interest on Louisiana stock, - ■,
Treasury Department, i?eg75,'fr's Office, Janucmj 25, 1811.
$7,157,298 08
844,674 35
$8,001,972 43
JOSEPH NOUUSE, Register.
D.
Amount of llemittances during the year 1810. for paymen/s ofinierest ztpon (he Louisiana six per cent, slock.
i;4,400 sterling, at 2 per cent, below par, cost
21,500
do
21
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do
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18,500
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3
90,600
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5
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do
do
do
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do
do
do
do
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- $19,104 45
93,100 05
12,900 66
79,755 55
- 382,533 17
- $587,586 48
497,500 guilders, at 44 cents, cost
40,000
20,000
557,500
do
do
43 do - - - - -
43 do (of which only 40 cents per guilder has yet been paid)
- $218,900
17,200
8,000
244,100 00
do Applied to purchase of remittances, - - - .- - 831,686 48
Paid tor insurance and charges attending the shipment and tiansportatiou to Am-
sterdam, oi" specie, in 1809, - - . - - - - 10,928 69
Paid agents ibr commission on the purchase ot bills, - - - - 2,059 18
$844,674 35
Warrants issued in the year 1810, on account of the interest on the Louisiana stock,
as per preceding statement C, - - " - ■ ■ $844,074 35
Loss on Kemitlances in the year 1810.
£138,000 sterling, at par,
557,000 guilders do
- $613,333 33
- 223,000 00
Paid for remittances, - . - ■
Charges on do. _ -
Loss on remittances in 1810,
TiuiASuEY Department, Register's Office, January 25, 1811.
$831,686 48
10,928 09
830,333 33
842,615 17
$6,281 84
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1811.]
THE SINKING FUND.
477
E.
Statemmt of the Repayments made into the Treasury during the year 1810, on account of the Public Debt.
Date of
"Warrant.
No- of On whom drawn.
Warrant.
Principal.
Damages
and interest.
Amount of
Warrant.
1810.
Feb. 14,
March 3 1,
1333
1310
1311
AVilliam Tiiilay, late commissioner of loans, Connecticut,
beins the aminint of interest accruing from 1st October,
1807, to 13tii January, 1810, per report No. 22,410, -
Meriwether Jones, late commissioner of loans. Virginia,
being moneys heretofore advanced for the payment of
interest, &c. of the funded domestic debt of the Unit-
ed States, ------
Do. being on the same account, - - - -
1,755 51
883 36
420 85
120 85
1,755 51
883 36
2,639 37
420 85
3,060 22
Treasury Department, jRegisfer^s Office, January 25, 1811.
JOSEPH NOUllSE, Register.
^^n Estimate of the application made, in the year 1810, of the funds provided for the puyme7it of the principal and
interest of the Public Debt.
I. On account of the principal:
1. Reimbursement of 6 per cent, and deferred stocks, estimated at -
2. Reimbursement of the exchanged 6 per cent, stock, - - -
II. On account of interest and charges:
1. Interest on the domestic funded debt, estimated at -
2. Interest on Louisiana stock domesticated, - . . .
3. Interest and charges on foreign debt, viz:
Interest on exchanged and converted stocks, payable in London
and Amsterdam, - - . . $25,245 58
Interest and charges on Louisiana stock, payable in do. and do. 672,000 00
$1,412,351 67
3,751,125 26
$5,163,476 93
1,986.057 50
7,020 00
Charges on remittances, per statement D, herewith.
Commissions to agents in America for purchasing bills, -
697,245 58
6,281 84
2,059 18
r05,586 60
2,698,664 10
$7,862,141 03
G.
.?72 Estimate of the funds provided, before the 1st of January, 1811, for the payincn.l of principal and interest of the
Public Debt falling due after that day.
I. On account of the foreign debt:
Ca~h in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, and remittances outstanding on 31st
December. 1809, per preceding statement B. - - - - - . $368 716 17
The remittances made during the year 1810, per preceding statenieiit D, are as follows, viz:
To Amsterdam, 557,500 guilders, at 40 cents, - - - $223,000 00
To London, £138,000, at 4s. 6(/. - - - - - 613,333 33
836.333 33
Total to be accounted for, .--... j .205 049 50
The amount applied, during (he year 1810, per preceding estimate F, is calculated to have been,
for interest and charges in Europe, -------
The balance in the hands of agents in Europe, or in remittances outstanding, may, therefore, be
estimated, on 31-,t December. 1810, to be
The amount of protested bills outstanding on the same day, was, as per preceding reports, balance
unrecovered of A. Brown, and Brown & Hackman's bills, for 120,000 guilders,
II. From which deduct on account of the domestic debt:
For unclaimed dividends demandable at the treasury, and not yet advanced to tJie Bank for pay-
ment to the creditors, - - - - - - - " -
697,245 58
507,803 92
13,357 00
521,160 92 ■
22,969 21
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Statemeni of Monei/sarismff from Internt on Stock Iramferred to the United States, being the amount druirn by
'ti. iC^r \"ij" IruHtees fortheredcniptum of the public debt, durinir the year 1810, pursuant to the ae' of
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Date of AVarrant.
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$1,046,578 84
JOSEPH NOURSE, liegister
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Statement of Moneys drawn by the .Agents to the Trustees for the redemption of the public debt, in the year 1810
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March, 1795, agreeably to statements m,ade at the Treasury.
Date of Warrant.
1810.
December 22,
No. of Warrant.
2,894
Per Treasury statement, No. 23,601,
Am't of Warrant.
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Treasury Department, Regisler''s Office, January 25, 1811.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
11th Congress.]
No. 343.
[3d Session.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, ON THE 4tH OF FEBRUARY, 1811.
77.e Memorial of the Inhabitants of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, against the renewal of the Charter of the United
States^ Bank, to the Senate and Ifouse of Representatives in Congress of the United States, respeeffu'lly shoiveth:
That your memoralists are "the People of the United States," from whom emanates all the power wliich you
possess; that we have appointed you to §uard, not to alienate our rights; that our constitution never authorized Con-
gress to establish a bank, under the control of individuals, for tiieir own benefit, or to alienate the power (f the purse
more than the power of the sword. The act of February, 1791, chartering the bank, might, with equal justice and
Safety, have given to a corporation the power of the army, with its appointments.
We feel deeply humbled, that, under the full blaze of Revolutionary light, one half of the delegated power of the
nation was given to a company, independent of our suftVages; but we rejoice that its ch.'rter will be terminated with
your present session, and that it cannot be revived, provided the Congress shall be, as it professes, attached to the
eternal principles of our Revolution, and to the cleai' dictates of our constitution.
After the Bank of the United States had enjoyed twenty years of prosperity, had divided, in that term, four mil-
lions over six per cent., and had held in bondage thousands ot oui- citizens, who dared not to act according to their
consciencies, trom fear of oftending the British stockholders and federal directors, we had hoped that they would have
quietly closed their concerns, anil waited for another turn of fortune, till other classes of citizens of, at least, equal
merit, had each shared their four millions; but we have seen, with indignation, a stiulied delay in the collections of
that bank, indicating a determination to gain a renewal undei- stress of weather; a studied pressure on individuals
and on State banks, in order to gain auxdiaries; and a studied memorial, containing, in smooth language, the most
daring insults on the dignity and independence of a free People.
The memorial makes no direct claim of right to lenewal, but it recounts many works of righteousness, which we
beg leave to examine. It opens a modest proposal for the surrendry of our independence, by declaring that the
bank had continued business for public good, and under an impressu)n that the general interest would require a
renewal of the charter! It next compliments your honors on a ilegree of superior information, which the stocklioldcrs
are not in the habit of attributing. It then craves for the bank much of the credit really due to the actual labor and
skill of your memorialists. ^^ Inle we have been traversing the ocean, or improving theeaith, or advancing ihe arts,
they have been dividing more than eight per cent, for all facilities, and, after this dividend, vvill have, on wmding up,
a balance in their f;ivor, over the amount of capital, of $1,711,236.
Though the United States' Bank has derived its breath and daily support from the bounty and long-suffering of
the Congress, yet the memorial opens an unexpected score of debits, against the Government and People, which no-
thing short of renewal can discharge; and if the debits be correct, the new score for twenty years, will be far beyond
our ability. The bank has accommodated individuals. State banks, the commercial, manufacturmgand agricultural
interests, and the national treasury. It has removed specie to places where it was wanted, and has divided only eight
and one fourth per cent, for all these sacrifices to public good! It has furnished places of depositc for milliims
of the public money, and has suffered the inconvenience of lending, on this deposite, for their own benefit. It has
patriotically lent to Government its paper, which drew no interest, and received in exchange. Government paper,
drawing an interest. It has even suffered the Government to receive its paper for all bonds and dues. *' It has, for
the accommodation of the Government, established branches at places disadvantageous to its business, and from which
no profit was expected to be derived.'^
480 FINANCE, [1811.
Permit your memorialists to pause, and, by a view of the capital and loans of the branches of the United States'
Bank, to estimate the value of this last claim on the Government.
Capital. Loans.
Boston. . . . $700,000 ." . . $998,859
New York, . . . 1,800,000 . . . 4,175,847!
Haltimore, . . . 600,000 . . . 1,349.550
Washington, . . . 200,000 . . . 485,285
Norfolk, . . . 600,000 . . . 880,170
Charleston, . . . 600,000 . . . 1,409,916!
Savannah, . . . 500,000 . . . 1,054,113
New Orleans, . . . 300,000 . . . 611.516
$5,300,000 $10,965,256
Nearly eleven millions lent on a capital of five millions three hundred thousand! A serious disappointment to
men, who expected no profit. Republics are said to be ungrateful. We are certainly so on the present occasion.
The memorial next proceeds to associate the bank with the Government, claiming to be a necessary and indivisi-
ble part o! it, showing the insufficiency of State banks to answer the dignified purposes of their institution; and, after
repeating, for the tenth time,'the awful calamities awaiting their dissolution, they commend the hard case of moneyed
aristocracies and of rich widows and orphans, interested in llieir stock, t() the wisdom and justice of the Legislature.
They again hold up the awful terrors of "a general derangement of credit," and pray for a renewal of their charter.
Now, may it please the Congress, this bank memorial is for a grant, worth, to the stockholders, six millions, and
to federalism and British influence sixty millions; and if the memorial contained the truth, there could have been no
occasion ot presenting it; but you, in your wisdom and superior intelligence, would have humbly petitioned David
Lenox, president, and the directors and stockholders of the United States' Bank, to please to accept a renewal of their
charter for eternity, or such shorter term as their honors should appoint.
But that memorial does not contain the whole truth. All its claims tor services are more than balanced by enor-
mous profits. Its threats (if ruin to our establishments, in case of winding up, are balanced by the consideration,
that, in their cQWec^wnso'i fifteen millions, the stockholders will consult their own interest; they will not collect beyond
the ability of their debtors; they will prefer the paper of State banks to private notes; and they will not press the
State banks, so as to prevent their aiding the debtors of the United States' Bank. Whenever this bank shall with-
draw from circulating medium its five millions in bills, it must pay for those five millions in specie, or the bills of
State banks, in either of which cases the circulating medium will be restored. Whenever the deposites of more than
four millions shall be withdrawn from its vaults, they will be either thrown into circulation, or placed in otiier banks.
As to their being drawn from the country, let it be recollected that foreigners do not place their funds here, to re-
main inactive, merely because the United States' Bank is a safe place of deposite. But a portion of the deposites n
by debtors of the bank, who will easily adopt a mode of transferring them in the ledger. As to the withdrawing of
seven millions by foreigners, we cannot flatter ourselves with the prospect; but, if that should be the case, the Go-
vernment can supply its place with paper, which will answer all the purposes of specie for all business, within our
own country. We regard the repeated alarms in the memorial as not only groundless, but as a kind of threatening,
ill suited to your dignity and our independence.
The bank memorial is a public declaration that the Government and Peopleof the United States are held in du-
ress by the memorialists, and that the continuance of our independence rests on their willingness to continue their
bank operations. It contains an insulting history of favors to us, greater than their royal master ever urged upon the
colonies. It declares that, in the management ot the powerof the purse, for twenty yeais, it lias done every thing for
us, and has rendered itself necessary to our future existence. Its silent language is, "[ Though we I'ail to conquer you
by the sword, we hold you suspended by the purse strings. We demand your gratitude for such use of our funds
as we have condescended to perm-t you to pay for: and now, if the power is to be withdrawn from us, all your esta-
blishments of commerce, finance, agriculture, and the arts, shall fall with us."
This language is not from a band of patriots, who undertook to aid the nation, in the first struggles of self-govern-
ment, but of men, who, by subtlety and intercession, obtained a charter, and who have become masters of the head-
waters of corruption, through the ill-placed bounty of the first Congress. Their delay to close their affairs, according to
law, was not for public good, but in preparation fur a sudden onset upon a short session of your honorable body. Hence
their ivell-timed subscriptions to some republican presses. Hence the silence of federal presses, lest tliscussion should
awake, in your constituents, the spirit of 1776. Hence the artificial depression of stock, not in market, and the
petitions from interested companies and individuals crowding upon you. Hence the thronging of your avenues, and
the artful sounding of every senator and member. Hence the intimations, that a million and quarter should be placed
in your treasury, as a consideration for the ruin of your constituents; and hence the shameless assertion, that our
President, who gained his elevation by his able opposition to the charter of the bank, and other ruinous measures, is
now in favor of renewal.
The bank memorial, with its accompaniments, is an alarming commentary on the original charter. The actual
iloprecialutn of our silver and gold, by the United States' Bank, is not to be compareil with the attempt to depreciate
th • sterling virtue and republican integrity of our people.
HKNRY PHILLIPS,
JOSEPH M'CLURG,
dnd seventy-eight others.
nth C0NC^ESS.J No. 344. " [3d SE3310.X.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
COMMUNICATED TO TilK SENATE, ON THE 5TH OF FEBRUARY, 1811.
Senate Chamber, /««J/ari/ 29, 1811.
The Committee of the Senate, to whom has been referred the memorial of the President and Directors ot the
Bank of the United States, praying for a renewal of their charter, have directed me to request you to state to the com-
mittee, whether, in your opinion, the renewal of the said charter will greatly facilitate the collection of the revenue,
and promote the public welfare. In complying with this request, it is expected that you will furnish the committee
with the facts and reasoning upon which your opinion has been formed, together with such information upon this
subject as may he in your possession.
I am, sir, respectfully, your most obedient and very humble servant,
WM. H. CRAWFORD.
The Honorable Albert Gallatin.
1811.] ENCOURAGEMENT TO M ANUF AC T tj RE S. 481
Treasury Department, Januanj 30, 1811.
Sir:
Having already, in a report to the Senate, of '.ici March. 180i>, expressed my opinidii in favor of a renewal of
the charterot llie Bank of tiie United .States, an opinion whicli remains uncliansed, I can oiily add a few explanatoiy
remarks in answer to the inquiries of the committee, as stated in your letter of yesterday.
The banking system is now firndy e»labli^hed; and, in its rannfications, extends to every part of the United
States. Under that system, the assistance of banks appears to me necessary for the punctual collection of the
revenue, and for the safe keeping and transmission of public moneys. That !he punctuality of payments is priiici
pally due to banks, is a fact geiierally acknowledged. It is, to a certain degree, enlorced by the relusal of credit at
the custom house, so long as a former rexenue bond, actually due, remains uii[)aid. But 1 think, nevertheless, that,
inoriler to ensure that precision in the collection, on which depends a coriesponding discharge of the public eiiagage-
ments, it wouL!, if no use was made of banks, be found necessary to abolish, altogether, the credit now given on
the payment ol duties — a measure which wouhl atlect the commercial tajjital, atid fall hca\ily on the consumers.
That the public moneys are safer by being weekly deposited in banks, instead of accumulating in the hands of
collectors, is selt-evident. And their transmission, whenever this may be wanted, for the |)uipose of making pay-
ments in other places tlian tliose of collection, cannot, with any convenience, be effected, on a large scale, in an ex-
tensive country, except through the medium of banks, or of persons acting as bankers.
The question, therefore, is, whether a bank, incorporatetl by the United States, or a number of banks, incorpo-
rated by the several States, be most convenient for those purposes.
State banks may be used, and must, in case ot a non-renewal o( the charter, be used by the treasiiiy. I'rcpi.ra-
tory arrangements have already been made to that effect; and it is believed that the ordinary business will be trans-
acted, through their medium, with less convenience, and, in some respects, with perha|)s less safety than at present,
but without any insuperable difficulty. The diffeieiice, with respect to safety, results fiom the organization of the
Bank of the United States, by winch it is responsible for the money despnsited in any of its branches, whilst each
of the State banks, which may be eini)loyed, will be responsible only for the sums in its own hands. Thus, the
Bank of the United Sttites is now answerable for the moneys collected at New Orleans, and deposited there in its
branch — a security which will be lost under a ditlerent arrangement. Nor will the United States ha\e any other
control over the manner in which the business of the banks may be conducted, than what may result from the
power of withdrawing the public desposites: and they will lose that which a charter, or a dependence on the General
Government for a charter, now gives over the Bank of the United States. The facility of obtaining such accom-
modations as may, at times be wanted, will, for the same reason, be lessened, and the national power will, to that
extent, be impaired. It may be added, that, even for the ordinary business of receiving and transmitting public
moneys, the use of a State bank may be forbidden by the StaK;; and that loans to the United States aie, by many
of the charters, forbidden, without a special permission from the State.
As it is not perceived, on the other hand, that a single advantage will accrue to the public from the ( hange, no
reason presents itself, on the ground of expediency, why an untried system should be suljstilu;ed to one under which
the treasury business has so long been conducted with perfect security to the Uniteil States, and great convenience
not only to the officers, but also t(» all those who have had payments of a public nature to make or to receive.
It does not seem necessary to advert to the particular objections made against the present charter, as these may
easily be obviated by proper alterations. What has been called a National Bank, or, in other words, anew
Bank of the United States, instead of the existing one, may be obtained by such alterations. The capital may be
extended, and more equally distributed; new stockholders may be substituted to the foreigners, as had been sug-
gested in the report of '2d March, 180i); and any other inoililications Avhich may be thougiit expedient may be v.i-
troduced, without interrupting the operations of the institution now in force, and without disturbing all the com-
mercial concerns of the country.
If. indeed, the Bank of the United States could be removed without affecting either its numerous debtors, the
other moneyeil institutions, or the circulation of the country, the ordinaty fiscal o(ierations of Go\ernment would
not be materially deranged, atui might be carried on by means of another general bank, or of State banks. ]}ut the
transition will be attended vyith much individual, anil probably with no inconsiderable jiublic injury. It is impos-
sible that an institution which circulates thirteen millions of dollars, atid to wh(un the merchants owe fourteen,
should terminate its operations, particula'. ly in the present unfavorable stale of the American commerce, and after
the great losses lately experienced abroad, without giving a serious shock to commercial, banking, and national
credit. It is not intended to overrate the extent of an evil which there are no certain data to appreciate. And, with-
out expatiating on the fatal and unavoidable effects on individuals; without dwelling on the inconvenience of repay-
ing, at this time, to Europe, a capital of seven millions; and w ithout adverting to other possible dangers, of a more
general nature, it appears sufBcient to state that the same body of men who owe fourteen millions (,( dollars to the
bank, owe. also, ten or twelve to the United States, on which the receipts in.'o the tteasury. for this year, altogether
depend; and that, exclusively of absolute failures, it is improbable that both debts can be punctually paid at the
satne time. Nor mu?t it be forgotten that the approaching non-importation will considerably lessen the efficiency
of the provision, by which subsequent credits are refused to importers who have not discharged former levenue
bonds. Upon the whole, a peifect conviction is felt that, in the critical situation of the countiy, new evils ought
not to be superadded, and a perilous experiment be attempted, unless required by an imperious necessity.
In these hasty remarks, 1 have not adverted to the question of constitutionality, which is not a subject of dis-
cussion for the Secretary of the Treasurj". Permit ine. however, tor my own sake, simply to state, that the bauK
charter having, for a number of years, been acted upon, or acipiiesced in, as if constitutional, by all the constituted
authorities of the nation, and thinking, myself, the use of banks to be at present necessary lor the exercise of tht"
legitimate powers of the General Government, the contitniatioa of a bank of the United Slates has t. Jt, in the
view w hich I have been able to take of the subject, appeared to me to be unconstitutional.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient ser\ant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. \\ iLLiAM 11. (.'kawkord, Chairman in Senate.
nth Congress.] No. 345. t^d Se.ssiox.
E N C 0 U R A G E M V. N T T O M A N (T p A C T U R E S.
COMMUNICATED TO CHE nOlSK, OF KEFKF.SENTA TIVES, KEURLAKX 5, 1811.
Mr. Newton made the following report:
The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, always disposed to encourage and extend the industry, agri-
culture, and manufactures, of the United States, beg leave to suggest the propriety and expediency of subjecting the
articles specified in the subjoined resolution, to additional duties. They beg leave to refer to a report on this sub-
ject, made the "ilst of June, 1809, and solicit that it may be taken as part of this.
482 FINANCE. [1811.
Resolved, Tiiat additional duties ought to be laid on the following articles imported into the United States, to
wit:
On re-.fiy made dothi g and inillineiy, ad valorem;
On cotton manuractures from beyond the Cape of Good Hope, ad valorem;
On lead shot, .
Resolved, That zinc, alias spelter, be hereafter admitted free of duty.
Report of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred so much of the message of the
President of the Uniteii States as relates to the revision of our commercial laws, for the purpose of protecting
and fostering the manufactures of the United States, and also the petitions and memorials of sundry manufac-
turers of hats, of cottiin goods, of hemp into linen, of shot, of woollen cloths, and of salt, made to the House of
Uepresentatives, June 21, 1809.
The commiffee are fully impressed with a conviction of the importance, difficulty, and delicacy, of the subject
submitted. It is a inine which even the industry and laborious researches of philosophers cannot exhaust. The
committee are apprised, that, on this subject, men ot great science and experience have supported, and do still sup-
port, diversity of opinions. With such impressions, tliey cannot approach it without circumspection. On a review
ot the reports made cm the policy of fostering and protecting our manufactures, the committee find that the plan
therein recommended and pursued, has received the support of Congress, and likewise the countenance of the na-
tion, if silence on, and long acquiescence in, that plan, can authorize them to infer it. in giving to our rnanufiac-
tures the support necessary to withstand foreign competition, skill, and capital, the committee have, on all occasions,
endeavored to avoid the danger of fastening on the community oppressive monopolies. For a manitestation of the
solicitude wliich they have at all times felt, and the caution which has always presided over their deliberations on
this interesting subject, they beg leave to refer to the following reports, which they solicit may be taken as parts of
the present:
Report on the memorials and petitions of sundry manufacturers of gun powder, &c. &c. 10th February, 1802.
[See No. 170.]
On the petition of sundry manufacturers of cordage, &c. &c. 18th February, 1803. [See No. 173.]
On the petition of sundry manufacturers of paper. &c. &c. 8th March, 1802. [See No. 176.]
On the petition and memorials of sundry calico printers and dyers, &c. &c. 25th January, 1804. [See
No. 314.]
On the petition of the President and Directors of the New York Dutchess County Slate Companies,
15th November, 1804. [See No. 920.1
On the memorial and petition of the Philadelphia Typographical Society, 22d January, 1805. [See No.
227.]
And on the petitions and memorials of Paul and Joseph W. Revere, and sundry copper smiths, 2l8t
January, 1808. [See No. 977. ]
The like spirit which dictated those reports, maintains, without any diminution, its influence over the committee,
and represses every disposition to depart from restraints, the observance of which becomes indispensable, if the
public good be the sole object in view.
The shortness of the present session, and the want of materials, preclude the committee from giving this subject
a full invcstigatiot). Though the committee have to regret that they are prevented from going into a minute dis-
cussion of the advantages that would result from a judicious encouragement of manufactures, yet they cannot re-
frain from expressing an opinion, that additional duties, at this time, may be laid with advantage on the importation
o( certain articles. It must be obvious to every person, on the slightest attention, that the citizens of the United
States possess sufficient ingenuity and skill to make up all the articles of wearing apparel and millinery that may
be wanting for use. It is no less clear, that shot, over and above our own consumption, can be supplied, and that
other manufactures, in which lead is the article of chief value, have progressed S) rapidly, as to deserve the foster-
ing care of Government. The importation of cotton manufactures from beyond the Cape of Good Hope, interferes
not only with our own cotton manufactures, but .also comes into competition with fabrics imported from Europe,
made of the cotton of the United States. Manufactories are in operation for supplying, and preparations are in
great forwardness for increasing the supply of, coarse cotton manufactures. If some encouragement be given to
establishments of this description, the probability is that the quantity of these manufactures, equal to the demand,
may be supplied. Bed ticking of a quality superior to that which is imported, can be had in abundance.
The use of salt, as a necessary of life, cannot be dispensed with. To keep in the niarket a quantity commen-
surate to the consumption of the nation, is certainly an object of moment. In times of peace, importations of this
article are abundant, and the price low; but, should the United States at any time be forced into war by a concur-
rence of inauspicious events — and they have no power to prevent it — the scarcity consequent on such a state of things,
Vrould greatly increase the price of this article, and the pressure would of course be sensibly and severely felt by
that poi-lion of the community least capable of bearing it. The scarcity and high price of salt, during the Amei-ican
war, produced no little distress. The apprehension lately entertained, that a deficiency in the necessary supply of
this article, would be the consequence of an interdiction of commerce with the belligerent nations of Europe and
their dependencies, gave rise to some objections, not easily lemoved, against the adoption of that measure. To pre-
vent etlectually a want of salt, on the occurrence of any event, is certainly an object deserving the serious attention
of Congress. Assurances are made with confidence, that a supply of this article can be furnished by our own ma-
nufactories, equal to the demand, if encouragement be given by a moderate duty on imported salt. A nation erects
a solid basis for tlie support and maintenance of its independence and prosperity, whose policy is, to draw from its
native sources, all articles of the first necessity. As the encouragement sought can be given, it is very respectfully
submitted to the consideration of the House, whether the manufacture of salt is not, in a national point of view, an
object oi' primary importance, and highly deserving its patronage.
The committee, with gieat deference, submit the following resolutions:
Resolved, That atlditional duties ought to be laid on the following articles, imported into the United States, to
wit:
On ready made clothing and millinery, two and one half per cent, ad valorem; on cotloii manufactures from be-
yond the Cape of Good Hope, on bed ticking, and on corduroys and fustians, two and one half per centum ad valorem;
and <m shot, and other manufactures in which lead is the article of chief value, one-half cent per pound.
Resolved, That a duty of eight cents per bushel on imported salt, would give encouragement to the manufacture
of that article in the United States.
!81I.] INCREASE OF IMPORTS AND DUTIES.
48::
nth Congress.] xNo. 346. [3.1 Skss.ow.
INCREASE OF DUTIES ON EM PORTS.
COMMUNICATKD TO THK HOUSE OF REPRESKNTATIVKS, FEBUUAKY G, 1811.
Washington. January 18, 1811.
I am instructed by the Cdrninittec o(" Ways .nul Mean?-, to ask tor such iiifnnnaliori as may be in nosscvsion of
the Treasury Department, on 'he foUowiMs; points, vi-/.:
1. Whatiliminution of revenue will be produced by the exclusion ol articles, the growth, produce or manufac-
ture, otOreat Britain, her coloriies, dependencies, &c. " '
2. What particular articles or classes of articles, will bear an increase of the present duties, and to what extent
taking into view the secuiity of the revenue and the sum to be pioduced. '
And any other information which may tend to show whether it is n»ore expedient to increase the per centum on
articles paying ad valorem and specific duties, generally, or whetiier the public interest may be promoted and the
deficiency of revenue supplied, by an increase ot duty on particular selected articles, or particular classes ot'' articles
With respect and esteem, I have the honor to be, your most obedient,
JNO. VV . KPPES.
Treasury Dki».\rtmk.nt, Jani/ari/ -28, 1811.
In answer to your inquiries respecting the diminution of revenue, which must result from the exclusion of
articles of British produce or manufactures, I beg leave to refer you to a report, made to the House of Representa-
tives, on the 28th february, 1806, and which, together with the statements annexed to it, gives a detailed view of
the importations from the British dominions, and from all other countries, for the years 1802." 1803. and 1804. More
reliance may be placed, as to any general result, on the statements for those years, than on those for any subsequent
period. There was a very extraordinary increase of commerce during the years 1805 to 1807; but although the
amount of importations was much larger, the proportion friiin the ditterent countries had not been materially altered
From the last three years, no correct inferences can be drawn. The time requisite to prepare similar statements for
the last six years, would also delay an answer; and the annual reports of importations in American and foreign ves-
sels, will furnish such additional tacts for any one year, as may be wanted. '^
It appears from that report, (page 9) that the nett duties (after deducting drawbacks) on merchandise imported
from die British dominions, and from all other countries, might be estimated as followeth:
British Dominions All other countries.
On merchandise paying duties ad valorem, including the additional duties
called Mediterranean fund, - . - . . $4,257,000 1.238,000
On all otlier articles, deducting salt, the duty on which is now repealed, - 1,629,000 4.741,000
$5.886,000 5,979,000
At that time, h!)wever, (in the years 1802 to 1804) a non-importation from Great Britain would not have dimi-
jiished the revenue to that extent, as, the continent of Europe being then open to the United Slates, agreat numberof
articles usually imported from Great Britain, would have been supplied by other countries. A considerable diminu-
tion must take place,^ in relation to all the articles which cannot be thus supplied, or which may now be manufac-
tured in the United States. And it was principally on account of the uncertain state of commerce with the rest of
the world, that, m the annual report of the lOth December last, I stated that " the piobable defalcation in the
revenue, could not, for obvious reasons, be, at this time, estimated with any degree of precision."
In i. S:ifion to the other inquiry of the committee, it appears to me, that thediscriminatiou between the dutiable
articles, would, at this time, be inexpedient. Those which will certainlyjcontinue to be imported, particularly spi-
rits, wines, teas, sugar, and cotlee, are for that reason, those on which an increase of duty would be most productive
But that consideration alone, does not seem sufficient to recommend a higher rate of increase on those, than on other
articles; and I think that a general and equal increase on the rates of duties now paid, is, for the present, the most
eligible mode.
I have the licnoi- to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
,, ,, , w 1. ALBERT GALL.VTIN.
lloiiorahie John vV. Eppes,
C'hairmati of the Commitlee of Ways and Meann.
484 FINANCE. [1811.
11 fh Congress.] "' No. 347. [3d Sk.ssion.
COMPENSATION MADE TO G. W. ERVING,
For altending the Board of Commissioiiers tinder the 1th article of the Treaty with Great Britain, of the I9th
November, 1791.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, FEBRUARY 11, 1811.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit to the Senate a report of the Secretary of the Treasury, complying with their resolution of the
7th instant.
JAMES MADISON.
Februanj nth, 1811.
Treasury Department, February 8th, 1811.
Sir:
I have the honor, in compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 7th instant, to transmit a copy ot the
summary statement of George W. Krvin^'s account, in relation to awards under the 7tli article of the British
treaty. The commission of 2.1 per cent, is charged on £ sterling- 217,009 3s. ^d. being the amount actually received
by Mr. Erving, on account of claimants who had not appointed any special agent to prosecute their claims, and re-
ceive the amount. The accounts themselves are voluminous, have passed the offices of the Auditor and Comp-
troller, and are, as I am informed, correct in every respect.
There is another account rendered by Mr. Erving, to the treasury, for a sum exceeding £ sterling, 55,000, and
which is not sent, as it is not finally settled, and no commission is charged upon it. That sum consists of deduc-
tions made from the awards, genendly, by tiirection of the Board of Commissioners, for the benefit of the United
Slates, in order to reimburse them for expenses incurred in the prosecution of the claims. A portion was applied,
by Mr. Erving, towards the discharge of the proctor's accounts, for which the United States had become responsi-
ble, and a balance, exceeding $100,000. was paid by him into the treasury. It was from tliat fund, which was at
the disposal of the President, for defraying the expenses incident to the prosecution of claims, that the compensa-
tion allowed to Mr. Erving should have been deducted. But the unexpended bnlance of that fund having been
carried to the surplus fund, a new appropriation is necessary, for the purpose of settling the account, and of repay-
ing to the award fund, which belongs to individuals, the sum retained by Mr. Erving, for the comniission above
mentioned.
There is no other information at the treasury, respecting Mr. Erving's services, but what results from the ac-
counts, and fr')m the letter annexed to the enclosed statement. The services were altogether performed in confor-
mity witli the instructions which he may have receiveil from the Department of State.
I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The President of the United States.
1811.]
COMPENSATION TO G. W. ERVING.
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486 ...<;^;!t FINANCE. [1811.
Washington, November 25, 1810.
Sir:
It appears that tlie sum of $22,393 67, which stands charged upon the " award account" of my agency in
London, under the 7th article of the late British treaty, as compensation for my services in that agency, ought to
have been charged against, and deducted by me out of, that fund which was immediately applicable to the expenses
incident to tlie execution of the said 7th article; hence, a difficulty, in point of form, exists in adjusting tlie said
•• award account" at the treasury, which renders necessary a reference of the subject to the President, through
your Department.
As all the business under the said treaty was concluded previous to your coming into the Department of State,
and this special matter cannot, therefore, be familiar to you, peiinit me briefly to explain how this necessity has
arisen.
The per centage of 31, which makes up the sum ot $33,393 67, cliarged as is above mentioned, was so charged
by autiiorization of the then Secretary of State, given in consequence ot a representation made by me, in the year
1804. At that time, and during the whole period of my service in P^ngland, I held, by anpointment of the Presi-
dent, three several office-., of very great trust and responsibility, independent of the Consulate of London, vi/.: 1st.
The law agency of claims under the tieaty; this had been previously held by Mr. Williams, at a salary of $2,500
per annum. 2dly. Tlie *•' commercial agency," under the same treaty, held by Mr. Cabot, at a salary of $2,500
perainiuiii. And, 3dly. The agency for obtaining the discharge of seamen from the British navy, called "Agency
fir the relief and protection of seamen," held by .Mr. Lenox, at a salary of $3,000, (or $3,500) per annum. Of
the wliole of these salaries, making $8,000 (or $8,500) per annum. 1 received only $3,000 per annum. To the
claimants under the treaty, I did not charge any commission, nor did I derive one cent of profit in any shape or
fbi m. from the large sums of public and private moneys which were constantly in my hands. In adjusting the proc-
tor's accounts, I saved large sums of money to the Government; these, together with the sums which I obtained
from the Board of Commissioners, enabled me to reimburse, to a great extent, if not wholly, the expenses which
the United States had incurred under the 7th article of the treaty-
The important and protitable office of " Assessor" to the Board of Commissioners, iiad been, also, conferred
upon me by the President, and this had been intended as part of my compensation; but the Board having asserted
a right of appointing its own " Assessor," a contiict hence arose, which embarrassed the progress of the public busi-
ness, and menaced very mischievous consequences. On this account 1 withdrew my pretensions, and the Presi-
dent acquiesced in those of the Boaril. I cannot estimate that assessorship tohave produced less than 6,000 guineas,
over ami above the salary of $1,500 per annum, which was attached to it!
All these matters having been fully submitted to the Secretary of State, in my representation above mentioned,
and by him laid before the President, the President determined to allow me a suitable compensation; by his order
the Secretary of State wrote to me, in the month of November, 1805, the authorization before adverted to, which
was in these words:
" Your observations on the reasonableness of some remuneration for your services, have, as you wished, been
submitted to the President. The result of his reflections, i'or the present, is, that I should suggest that you retain,
out of the next instalment, in its passage through your hands to the Barings, a per centage of 2.3 on the awards actu-
ally received, anil to be received by you, and that you state it as an item in your account with the public. This will
bring the equity of your claim regularly before the Government, and will leave the way open for the choice of modes
and iunds, as may finally appear most proper."
Tiie commission of il per cent, herein allowed, as you will perceive, was not chargeable on all the awards made
by the Board of Commissioners, but only on that portion of them wherein I had been made payee, which reduced
it, in fact, to a commission upon about one-third of the business which I did at the Board. A commission to that
extent, however, would have been a full compensation for the loss of the assessorship; but. desirrus of adhering to
tiie strict letter of the Secretary of State's instructions, I deducted only on that portion of the awards made payable
to me, on which I finally received payment from the British Government, which, I suppose, was only about two-
thirds of the awards in which I was made payee, one-third of them havuig been previously transferred by me to the
private agents of the respective awarders; so that, in effect, I had not more than about one-half per cent, on the business
■which I did at the Boaril of Commissioners, (not to mention that which was done in the court of admiralty.) Thus,
tliis commission now stands charged (pursuant to the strict letter of the instiuction) against the awards on which
J received payment of the Englisli Government, in what is called the " award account," though, as it was. in fact,
a compensation for the whole business transacted at the B;iard, it might, with propriety, have been, and probably
it should have been, deducted out of a sum of $160,000, paid by me into the treasury, upon what was called the
'■ spoliation account." As the case stands, there has been carried to the public credit, from the last mentioned
account, too much, by the amount of the commission; that fund, of $160,000, owes, therefore, and should payback,
to the " award fund," the same amount.
This is the point now submitted, and on \vhicli an explanation to the Secretaiy of tlie Treasury, from the De-
partment of State, is requested.
I have the hoiior to be, sir. with the most perfect consideration and respect, your most obedient servant,
GEORGE W. ERVING.
To Robert Smith, Secretary of Slate.
nth Congress.] ]\o, 343, [3d Session.
BANK OF TIIE UNITED STATES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, ON THE 3d OF MARCH, 1811.
Mr. Clay, from the committee to whom v.as referred the memorial of the stockholders of the Bank of the United
States, praying that an act of Congress might be passed, to continue the corporate powers of the Bank, for a
further period, to enable it to settle such of its concerns as may be depending on the 3d of March, 1811, respect-
fully offered, for the consideration of tiie Senate, the following report:
That your committee have duly weighed the contents of the memorial, and deliberately attended to such expla-
nations of the views of the inemorialists, as they have thought proper to present through their agents. That, holding
the opinion (as a majority of the committee do) that the constitutmn did not authorize Congress originally to grant
the charter, it follows, as a necessary consequence of that opinion, that an extension of it, even under the restric-
tions contemplated by the stockholders, is equally repugnant to the constitution. But, if it were possible to sur-
mount this fundamental objection, and if that rule which forbids, during the same session of the Senate, the re -agita-
tion of a proposition once decided, were disregarded, your committee would still be at a loss to find any sufficient
reasons for prolonging the political existence ot the corporation, for the purpose of winding up its affairs. For,
1811.] THE MINT.
487
As it respects the body itself, it is believed that the existing laws, tlinmgh (he instrumentality of a trust propcriv
constituteil. uffnnl as aniple nieans as a qualified continuance of (he charter would, for the liquidation of its account-",
and the collection and final distribution of its funds. IJut, sliould any inconvenience be experienced on this subject'.
the committee are peisuaded it will be very partial, and such as (he State authorities, upon i)roper appiicationi
would not lail to provide a competent remedy for. And,
In relation to the community, if the corporation, stripped of its banking powers, were to fulfil bona fide the duty
of closing its aftaiis, your committee cannot see that any material advantage would be derived. Whilst, on the con
trary, if it should not so act, but should avail itself of this temporary prolongation, in oider to effect a more durable
extention of its charter, it might, in its operations, become a serious scourge.
Your cimimitteeare happy to say, (hat they learn, from a satisfactory source, that the api)rehensions which were
indulged, as to the distress resulting from a non-renewal of (he charter, are fir from being realiseil in Philadelphia,
to which (heir infoimati(m has been confined. It was long since obvious, that the vacuurii, in the circulalion Of the'
country, which was to be produced b^ the withdrawal of the paper of the i>ank of the Tiiited States, would be filled
by paper issuing fnun other banks. This operation is now actually going on: the paper of the 15ank of the Uniled
States is rapidly returning, and that of other banks is taking its place. Their ability to enlarge (heir accommoda^
tions is proportionately enhanced; and whenitshall be further increased bya removal, into their vaults, of those depo
sites, which are in possession of the Hank of the United States, the injurious elfects of a dissolution of (he corporation
will be found to consist in an accelerated disclosure of the actual condition of those, who have been supported by
the credit of others, but whose insolvent, or tottering situation, known to the Bank, has been concealed from th»i
public at large.
Your committee beg leave to present the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the memorialists ought not to be granted.
nth Congress.] No. 349. [3d S
ES';io\.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 2, 1811.
Mr. P. B. Porter, from the committee to whom was referred the memorial of the stockholders of the Bank of the
United States, made the following report:
That they have carefully examined the various matters set forth in the said memorial, and attentively listened
to the representations of the gentlemen who have appeared in behalf of the said petitioners. The object of the me-
morialists is to obtain an extension of their corporate powers, beyond the period limited for the expiration of their
charter, so as to enable them to prosecute for their debts, and to arrange, liquidate, and close, the various concerns
of the company.
The committee are of opinion that a law of Congress, granting the powers prayed for, would facilitate the final
adjustment of the affairs of the bank, although they do not think such a law indispensable to that object. But, be-
lieving, as your committee do, that, in granting the original charter to the stockholdei-s. Congress transcencled the
legitimate powers of the constitution, the same objection now presents itself to the extension of any of their corpo-
rate capacities.
If the committee had time to go into the investigation, and to present to the House the various reasons which have
conduced to this opinion, it would be more than useless, to divert its attention from the important concerns of the
nation, atthis late period of the session, to a subject which, but a few days since, was so fully and elaborately dis-
cussed. They, therefore, beg leave to recommend the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the memorialists ought not to be granted.
11th Congress.] No. 350. [3d Session.
MINT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 2, 1811.
Treasury Department, March 2, 1811.
Sir:
1 have the honor to transmit, herewith, a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury, accompanied with sundry
statements, which have been prepared in obedience to the act, entitled " An act establishing a mint, and regulat-
ing the coins of the United States," passed April 2d, 1792.
I liave the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, March 2, 1^11.
Sir:
The statements herewith, marked A, B, and C, have been prepaied pursuant to the seventh section of an act
of Congress, passed the 2d of April, 1792, entitled " An act establishing a mint, and regulating the coins of the United
States." They contain all the information relative to the transactions of the mint, which the settlements at
the treasury enable me to give.
I have the honor to be, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant,
G. DUVALL.
Honorable Albert Gallatin.
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[1811.
Statement e.l.HUin, the balance of Gold -^/^J'- -TZ/^^SJ^J^^^^^^
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Balance of gold bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the officers of the mint
December 31, 1809, - - ' „. 'r. i" ,qia
Gold bullion deposited from 1st January to 31st December, 1810,
Amount paid for deposites of gold, from 1st January, to 3)^t December 18^^
Add gold coins in the hands o! the treasurer of the mint on the 31st Dectmbei,
1810, -----""■"
Deduct this sum. being a balance of gold coins in the Bank of the United States
ACS^'mnS--S'of treasury .arrant No.- 2,262,-issuedtocover
wastage during the year 1810,
Gold coins made at the mint from January 1 to December 31, 1810. viz: half
pi'^les 476.555. Weight and value, - - -t. " ■ " ,oin
Gold buUion in the hands'of the officers of the mmt on 31st December, 1810,
Profit and loss for this sum, allowed lor wastage m the year 1810,
As above.
Balance of silver bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the offic^ers of the mint,
December 31st, 1809, - " " ,a\n
Silver bullion deposited from 1st January to 31st December, 1810,
Amount paid for deposites of specie, from 1st January to 31st December, 1810
A^fd silver coins in the hands of the treasurer ot the mmt on 31st December,
1810, -----
Deduct this sum, being a balance of silver coins in the Bank of the United
Al ':ihi;"^;bSnr ~.^S'treasu.y warrant No;2,262, Issued \o cover
wastage during the year 1810,
Silver coins made at the mint, from January 1 to December 31, 1810, viz:
dimes, 0,355, half dollars, 1,276,276. Weight and value, - - -
Silver builiJn in the hands of the officers ot the mmt on 31st December, 1810,
Profit and loss for this sum, allowed for wastage m the year 1810,
As above, .. - -
2,712 9 6
25,053 16 17
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445,401 30 0
27,766 5 23
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489,679 20 0
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554,103 14 00
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the establishment; the amount allowed for ivastage; the amount retained of deposites; and the amount gained
on the coinage of Copper from the commencement of the institution to the 31s/ December, 1810.
Value of gold, silver, and copper coins, made at the mint to 31st December,
1809, ----...---.
Do. of gold coins made from 1st January to 31st December, 1810, per account
herewith, marked A, -
Do. of silver coins made from 1st January to 31st December, 1810, per said
account, marked A, -
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count herewith, marked B, -
Total value of gold, silver, and copper coins,
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to SlstDecember, 1809,
per account rendered, .......
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period, ...... $31,599 11
To the above, add the amount retained fromdeposites to the same
period, ..--... 3,871 83.5
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31st December, 1810, - - - -
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Do. do. from 1st January to 31st December, 1810,
From the above, deduct amount retained from deposites to 31st December,
1809, - - - - - - •- $3,871 83.5
Also, the amount retained fromdeposites from 1st January to 31st
December, 1810, - - - - - - 191 34
Deduct amount gained on coinage of copper from the commencement of the
institution to the 31st Deceudjer. 1810, as per statement herewith, marked B,
Nett amount chargeable to the cuinage of gold, silver, and copper, from the
commencement of the institution to the 31st December, 1810, including
the cost of lots, buildings, machinery, &c. ---..-
Dollars. Cents.
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638,773 50
16,140 00
350,082 77
37,331 53.5
387,414 29.5
27,727 27.5
31,599 11
3,832 00.5
35,431 11.5
4,063 17.5
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8,346,146 21
1,131,468 50
9,477,614 71
359,687 02
26,859 15
31,307 94
417,914 11
37,331 52.5
380,582 58.5
Comptroller's Office, March 1, 1811.
ANDllEW ROSS, Clerk.
11th Congress.]
iNo. 351.
[3d Session.
FINES, PENALTIES, AN D FO RFEITUR ES,
For violations of the Embargo and Non-intercourse Laws, and the Expenses of Prosecutions.
COMMLNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT.\T1 VES, MARCH 2, 1811.
Sir:
Treasukt Department, March 2, 1811.
I have the honor, in pursuance of the resolution of the House of Representatives, to transmit a statement of
fines, penalties, and forfeitures, and of expenses attending prosecutions under the embargo and non-intercourse
laws, as exhibited in the accounts of (he collectors of the customs rendered to the treasury.
Complete informati()n on that and on the other subjects embraced by the resolution of the House, could only be
obtained from the district attorneys. A letter was accordingly addressed to them, requesting statements on those
several points. Answers not havnig yet been received from all of them, the report required by the House is neces-
sarily delayed till tiie next sessicm of Congress.
I have the lionor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
1811.]
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FINANCE.
[1811.
Statement of expenses attending prosecutions ruuler the embargo and non-interrovrse lams, paid by the United Stales,
as exhibited in the accounts of the collectors of the customs adjusted at the Treasury.
Districts.
Collectors.
In
whut quarter.
Arising from
Amount of
-
costs.
Saco,
Jeremiali Hill.
1st
quarter
1809,
Suits against individuals. -
_
$226 65
Daniel Granger, ■•
4th
do
1809,
Suits on embargo and non-intercourse bonds, |
185 63
Portland,
Isaac Ilsley.
3d
do
1809,
Seizure ol boat Independence, &c
Suits against individuals, -
Suits on embargo bonds.
-
51 97
560 .57
166 63
Bath,
Joshua AVingate. jr.
1st
do
1810,
Do do
-
89 80
Wiscasset,
Francis Cook,
1st
do
1809,
Seizure ol ship Huntress, -
Do schooner Harmony,
:
38 35
198 19
1st
do
1810,
Suits on embargo bonds.
-
67 27
Waldoborough,
Joseph Farley,
3d
do
1809,
Seizure of schooner Enterprise,
Sales of sloop Joseph,
- 151 00
133 54
1
Josiah Hook.
1th
do
1809,
Costs,
Sales of muskets. &c.
153 54
2 54
Penobscot,
- 79 76
1 ■ ;■
Costs. . - -
- 82 71
2 95
1st
do
1810,
Suits on embargo bonds.
.
388 36
Machias,
Lemuel Trescott, -
2d
do
1810,
Suits against individuals, -
-
158 87
New London,
Jeded'h Huntington,
4th
do
1808,
Merchandise seized,
-
199 46
Baltinuiie,
Jas. H. McCulloch.
iid
do
1809.
Suits against individuals. -
-
57 76
2d
do
1810,
Seizure of ship Spartan,
Do schooner Juliana, &c.
Do ship Alligator, -
Do schooner Juliana,
Do schooner Virginia, &c.
Do schooner William,
Suits against individuals, -
-
188 43
290 86
885 73
254 18
451 28
139 64
967 42
Alexandri:!, -
Charles Siinms.
1st
do
1810.
Do do
-
47 45
Charleston,
Simeon Theus.
4th
do
1809.
Seizure ol ship Daphne, &c.
Total,
97 83
$5,851 45
Abstract of expenses of prosecutions under the embargo and non-intercourse laws, in which the United States were
subjected to the costs, which are charged in the accounts of the custo7ns, thai remain unadjusted in the Auditor's
office, this -iOth day of January, 1811.
Districts.
Collectors.
Middietoun,
Newbern,
Waldoborough,
Alx. Wolcott,
Fran.Havvkes
Josh. Farley.
New Bedford, i Edward Pope,
Boston.
Boston.
Benj. Lincoln
H. Dearborn,
Against whom.
John Curtis,
Joini Parneal,
Nat. Doanc.
Wm. Wheat,
Will.Goodlish
Dav.G.Trot,
John Eager,
Bela Jacobs,
Sch'ner John.
Cause of action.
On an embargo bond.
Failing to deliver
100 barrels flour.
On an embargo bond.
Do do
For a violation of the
embargo law.
On an embargo bond,
Do do
Do do
For a bleach of the
embargo lav. ,
Costs
$195 63
71 34
62 92
62 15
21 48
67 52
40 12
40 12
269 72
1.749 58
1,295 51
Remarks.
This flour was seized and deposited
with J. Parneal, for safe keeping.
Restoration decreed.
'These sums are charged in the Bos-
ton accounts, for the 3d quarter
1810, as paid Benj. Prince, the
marshal, for costs attending the
detention and seizure of mer-
chandise and vessels, made by
the late and present collectors;
the particulars cannot be stated
L from the accounts sent on.
1811.1 STATE OF THE FINANCES. 495
12tli Congress.] No. 352. [1st Seasiox.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
OOMMUNICATKll TO THE SENATE. NOVEMBER 25, ISII.
In obedience to the directions of the ;ict supplementary to tlie act, entitled '• An act to establish the Tieasuiy
Department, the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following report and estimates:
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.
I. To the end of the year \f^\\. — The actual receipts into the treasury, durin^; the year ending on the ^Oih of
September, 1811, have consisted of the following sums, vi/.:
Customs, sales of lands, arrears, repayments, and all other branches of revenue, amounting, together, as appears
by the statement E, to - - - - - - - - - - $13,51 U-lKi .-57
Temporary loan of .31st December. 1810, -------- 2,750,00000
Total amount of receipts. - - - - - - - - - . - *10,-39I.l40 37
Making, together with the balance in the treasury on the 1st of October, 1810. and amounting to 3,459,0-29 72
An aggregate of ---------- - Ssi9.750.476 09
The disbursements during the same year, have been as follows, vi/,:
Civil department, including miscellaneous expenses, and those incident to the intercourse with
foreign nations. ----------- $1,360,858 98
\rmy, fortifications, arms, and arsenals. - - - - - $2,129,000
Navy Department. - --.--.-- 2.136.000
Indian Department, --------- 142.725
4,407.725 00
Payments for interest on the public debt. -------- 2,225,800 93
Total current expenses, - - - - - - - - - - $7,991,384 91
Reimbursement of the temporary loan (in March anfl September. ISll.) - - - - 2,750.000 00
Payments on account of the principal of the public debt. ------ 5.058,27282
Amounting, together, as will appeal- more in detail by the statement E. to - - - $15,802,657 73
And leaving ill the treasury, on the 30fh of September. 1811. a balance of - - - 3,947,818 36
$19,750,476 09
The actual receipts, arising from revenue alone, and exclusively of the temporary loan since yeimbursed. appear,
from this statement, to have exceeded the current expenses, including therein the interest paid on tlie debt, by a
sum of more than five millions and a half of dollars. But the payments on account of interest, durnig the year end-
ing on the 30th of September. 1811, have, I'rom an unavoidable delay in making the usual remittances to Holland,
fallen sliort of the amount due during the same period; and the real excess of receipt> arising from revenue, beyond
the current expenses, including therein the interest accrued on the debt, amounts (mly to near 5.100,000 dollars.
The receipts for the last quarter of the year 1811. are estimated at 3,300.000 dollars: and the expenditures (in-
cluding the payments of arrears of interest and near 2,160.000 dollars, on account of the principal of the public debt)
at 4.30O.O00 dollars, which will leave, at the end of the year, a balance in the treasury, of near three mdlions ot
dollars. It will not. therefore, be necessary to resort, for' tlie c=ervice of t! e present year, to the loan authorized by
the act of the last session of Congress.
II. }>«)• 1812.— It is ascertained that the nett revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage, which
hv.^accnicd during the three first quarters of the year 1811, exceeds six millions of dollars; and it may, tor the
wliole ye'ir. be estimated at ab'iut 7,500,000. . .
The custom house bonds outstanding on the 1st day of .iiviuiarv. lsl2. and falling due ni (hat year, nre also esti-
mated, after deducting bad debts, at 7.500,000 dollars. This sum may therefore be assumed as (he probable amount
of receipts into the treasury during tiie year 1812, on account of duties on merchandise and tonnage: the portion of
the revenue arising from iinportations subsequent to the present year, which will be received in 1812. being consi-
dered sufficient to pay the debentures and expenses of collection of that year. , ■ ,
The payments made by purchasers of public lands, north of the river Ohio, having, during the two last years.
after deducting the expenses and charges on that fund, amounted to near 600.000 dollars a year, that branch of
revenue may, for the piesent, be estimated at that sum. Allowing one hundied thousand dollars tor the other small
items cf revenue, which will consist principally of arrears and re-payments, tlie whole amount )t actual receipts into
the trea>ury, during the year 1812, may therefore be estimated at 8.200.000 dollars.
The current expenses f'lr the same year, are estimated as folioweth, v./.:
1. Expenses of a civil nature, both domestic and foreign. - - - - ■ - $1,260,000
2. Military and Naval establishments, according to the estimates of those two departments, and in-
cludins the additional permanentappropriatio!isfurt:iepurchaseof arms and lor Indian annuities, vr/.:
Army (including 32.000 dollars foi- tite militia) ----- $2,581,000
\rsenals. arms, and ordnance. ------- (>14,000
Naval l^'partment, --------- 2,500,000
Indian Department. --------- 220.000
5. 9 1 J. 000
3. Interest on the public debt. --------- 2.225.000
Amounting, together, to -------- - - $9.400.000
And exceeding, by 1.200,000 dollars, the probable amount of receipts.
This deficit may be paid out of the sum of three millions of dollars in the treasury. But, under existing circum-
stances, it does not seem eligible to exhaust that fund; and the estimate of receipts being also liab:e to more than
usual uncertainty, the propriety of authorizing a loan sufficient to supply that ditterence, and to defray such other
extraoi'dinary expenses as may be incurred during the year, is respectfully submitted.
It must, at the same time," be observed, that the sum of 9,400,000 dollars, thus stated as the amount oi current
expenses for the year 1812, includes., in fact, a portion of extraordinary expenses arising from the present state ot
aftiiirs: for, if the military and naval expeiuliture had been estimated at a sum not exceeding the amount actually
496 FINANCE. ' [1811.
expended for those objects during the year ending on the 30th of September, 1811, that is to say, at 4,400,000 instead
of 5,900,000 dollars, the estimate ot receipts woufd exceed that of current expenses.
The disbursements on account of the naval establishment iiave amounted, in tlie year ending on the 30th Sep-
tember, 1810, to -------...- $1,675,000
And in the year ending on the 30th September, 1811, to ------ 2,136,000
They are estimated, for the year 1812, at - - - - - - - - 2,500,000
The disbursements on account of the military establishment have amounted, in the year ending on the 30th Sep-
tember, 1810, to ----------- $2,309,000
Ami in the year ending on the 30th September, 1811, to ------ 2,129,000
They are estimated, for the year 1812, at - - - - - - - 3,195,000
But the detailed annual estimates of the year 1812 will show that they are predicated on the employment of
almost the whole naval force, and of the whole military establishment of the United States, as authorized by law;
covering, besides several other items, all the expenses of more than seventeen thousand eftective men in the land and
sea service.
With respect to tlie payments on account of the principal of the debt, it is evident that an authority to borrow a
sum equal to that which wdl be reimbursed during the year 1812, will be necessary. The payments, which, accord-
ing to law, must be made during that year, on that account, consist of
1. Annual reimbursement of six per cent, and deferred stocks, . - . . $1,570,000 00
3. Reimbursement of the residue of the converted stock, . - - . . 565,318 41
Amounting, together, to - . . - - $2,135,318 41
This sum, and that payable for interest, amounting together to 4,360.000 dollars, leave, in order to complete the
annual appropriation of eight millions, a balance of 3,640,000 dollars, which can be applied in no other manner than
in purchases of stock at the prices limited by law. The amount wliicli may be thus applied, is therefore uncertain.
PUBLIC DEBT.
It appears, by the statement D, tiiat the payments on account of the principal of the public debt will, from the
1st of October, 1810. to the 31st December, 1811, have exceeded six millions four hundred thousand dollars. WitJi
the exception of the annual reimbursement of the six percent, and deferred stocks, there will remain, at the end of
the year 1811, no other portion of the public debt reimburseable at the will of the United States, than the residue of
converted stock, amounting-, as above stated, to 565,000 dollars, and which will be paid in the year 1812. There
being nothing afterwards lelt, on wiiich the laws passed subsequent to the year 1801, for tiie redemption of the debt,
can operate, a general view of the result and eft'ect of tiiose laws will now be presented.
Exclusively of near three millions of unfunded debt since reimbursed, as detailed in the report of the 18th of
April, 1808, fhe public debt of the United States amounted, on the 1st of April, 1801. to - $79,926,999
As will appear by the statement Dd. The whole amount of principal extinguished during the
period of ten years and nine months, commencing on the 1st of .\prll, 1801, and ending on the 31st of
December, 1811, exceeds forty-six millions of dollars, viz:
Foreign debt, paid in full, - - - - - - - - $10,075,004
Fjight per cent., live and a half per cent., four and a half per cent., and Navy six per
cent, stocks, and temporary loans due on the 1st ol April, 1801, to the Bank of the United
States, all paid in full, - - - - - - - - 12,657,700
Six percent, and deferred stocks, including the exchanged stock reimbursed, - 20,820,744
Three per cent, stock, including converted stock reimbursed, . . - 2,379,269
Registered debt, and debt due to foreign officers, - - . - . 90,093
46,022,810
Leaving the amount of old debt unredeemed on the 1st of January, 1812. - - - $33,904,189
And consisting of the following species, viz:
Six per cent, and deferred stocks, unredeemed amount, - . . - 17,067,096
Three per cent, stock, ------- 16,157,890
Convertetl stock -------- 565,318
16.723,208
1796 six per cen(. stock, --------- 80,000
Registered debt, and debt due to foreign officers, . . - - . 33,885
$33,904,189
And to which, adding the Louisiana six per cent, stock, being a new debt, contracted subsequent to the
lstof.\pri!, 1801, ---------- 11,250.000
Makes the whole amount uf public debt, on the 1st of .January, 1812, - . . - 45,154,189
The annual interest on the public debt, due on the 1st April, 1801, amounts to - - $4,180,463
The annual interest on the public debt, extinguished between the 1st April, 1801, and the 1st January,
1812, amounted to - - - - - - - - - .. ' . 2,632,983
Leaving, for the amount of annual interest, on the old debt unredeemed, on 1st January, 1812, - 1,547,481
The annual interest on tiie Louisiana stock is -....-.. 675,000
Making the annual interest on the whole debt, due on the 1st January. 1812, - - - - $2,222,481
AVhich, subtracted from the annual interest on the debt due on 1st .\pril, 1801 - - - - 4,180,463
Leaves, for the difference between (lie amounts of interest lespectively payable at those two dates, - $1,957,982
The disposable national revenue, or tliat portion which alone is applicable to defray the annual national expen-
ses, consists only ot tlie surplus o( the gross amount of reveime collected, beyond the amount necessary for paying
the interest on the public debt. A diminution of that interest is, with respect to the ability of defraying the other
annual expenses, a positive increase of revenue, to the same amount. With an equal amount of gross revenue, the
revenue applicable to defray tiie national expenses is now, by tlie effect of the leiluction of the ilebt, two millions
six hundred thousand dollars greater than on the 1st day of April, 1801. Or, if another view of the subject be
thought more correct, the laws for the reduction of the debt have, in ten years and nine months, enabled the United
States to pay in full, the purchase money of Louisiana, and increased their revenue near two millions of dollars.
If the amount of annual payments, on account of both the principal and interest of the public debt, during the
last eight years, be contrasted with the payments hereafter necessary for the same purpose, the difference wdl be
still more striking. Eight millions of dollars have been annually paid, on that account, during those eight years.
'J'he whole amount payable after the year 1812, including the annual reimbursement on the six per cent, and deferred
slocks, is $3,792,382: making an annual difference of more than four millions two hundred thousand dollars, which
Avill be liberated from that appropriation. And this annual payment of about three millions eight hundred thousand
dollars, would have been sufficient, with some small variations, to discharge, in ten years, the whole of the residue
of tlie existing debt, with the exception of the three per cent, stock, the annual interest on which amounts only to
1811.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. 497
four hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars. The aspect of the foreign relations of the Il'nited States, forbids,
however, the hope of seeing the work, ccnnpleted within that short period. Tlie redemption of principal has been
effected without the aid of any internal tuxes, either direct or indirect: without any additimi, during thet last seven
years, to the rate of duties on importations, wliicli, on the coniiary, have been impaired by tiie repeal of that on salt,
and notvvilh'-tanding the great diminutimi of connneree during the last four years. It therefore proves, decisively,
the ability of the United States, with tlieir ordinary reveiuie, to disciiarge, in ten years of peace, a debt of forty -two
millions of dollars j a ("act which considerably lessens (he weight of the nu>st formidable objection, to which thai reve-
nue, depending almost solely on coiiunerce, ai)peais to be liable. In time of peace, it is almost sufficient to defray
the expenses of a war: in time ol war, it is hardly competent 10 sujiport the expenses ot a jteace establishment.
Sinking, at once, under adverse circumstances, from fifteen to six or eight millions of dollai-;. it is oidy by a perse-
veringapplication of the sur[)lus, which it atfords in years of prosperity, to tlie dischaige of tlie debt, that a total
change in the system of taxation, or a perpetual accumulation ol debt can be avoided. Jlut, if a similar appli(ation
of such surplus be herealter strictly adhered to, forty millions of debt, contracted during live or six years of war,
may always, without any extraordinary exertions, be reimbursed in ten jears of peace.
This view of the subject has, at the present crisis, appeared necessaiy, for the [(urpose of distinctly pointing out
one of the |)rincipal resources, within the reach ol the United States. But, to be placed on a solid foundation, it
requires the aid of a revenue. " sufficient, at least, to defray the ortlinaiy expenses of (ioverninent, ami to |iay the
interest on the public debt, including that on new loans which may be authori/.ed."
PROVISION FOR TIIE ENSUING YEARS.
The revenue is derived from two sources — the duties on importations, and the sales of public lands.
The nett revenue, arising from duties on merchaiulise ami t(jnn;ige, which accrued during the year 1S09, amount-
ed to $G,5-27,I6t^. The nett revenue, arising from the same sources, which accrued during the year IHIO, amounted,
as will appear by the statements A and B, to $10,513,490; the same revenue, for theyear 181 1, is estimated, as has
already been stated, at $7,500,000. A portion of the revenue of this year ha\ing been collected on British mer-
chandise, imported before the i)rohibition took ert'ect, the permanent revenue, arising from duties on tonnage and
merchandise, will not probably, at their present rate, and under existing circumstances, exceed $6,000,000 — an
estimate which is corroborated by the view of the subject exhibited in the statement B 2.
The sales of the public lands, north of the river Ohio, have, duiiiig the year ending on the :!0th September. IHll,
amounted, as appears by the statement C, to 207,000 acres, and the payments by purchasers, to .'$000,000. It has
already been stated, that those payments, on the aTerage of the two last years, amount, alter deducting the expen-
ses and charges on tliat fund, to the annual sum of $000,000.
The sales in t!ie Mississippi territory being, in the first instance, ajjpiopiiated to the payment of $1,250,000 to
the Slate of Georgia, are distinctly stated.
The permanent revenue or antiual receipts, after the year 1812, calculated on the existing state of aftiiir-;. may,
therefore, be estimated at - - - - - - - - $i;,ti00,000
Which, deducted tVom llie ainiual expenditures, calculated on (he same [jiinciph', and amounting. by
the preceding estimates foi- the year 1S12, to ----- - 9.200,000
Leaves a deficiency to be |)rovided for. of . - . . $2,000,000
An addition of fifty per cent, to the present aino'.int of duties, (together with a continuance of the temporary
tluties heretofore designated by the nani(? of" .Mediterranean Fund.") will be sufficient to supply that deficiency,
and is resjiectfully submitted. This mode appears i)refeiable for the present to any internal tax. \\\\h respect to
the sales of public latuls, besides affording a supphMnentary fund foi- the ultimate redemption of the public debt, they
may, without any diminution of revenue, be usefully applied as a bountv to soldiers enlisting in the regular service,
and in facilitating the teims of loans. But it tloes not appear iliatthe actutil receipts into the treastiry. arising from
the sales, can be materially increasetl. without a reduction in tlie piice. unless it be by an attempt to offer certain
partions for sale in the large cities of the Union.
The same amount of revenue woiihl be necessary, and. witli t!ieaid ol'loins. wtuld, it is believed, be sufficient ifi
case of war. The same increase of duties would iheiefore be ecpuiliy necessary in that e\ent. Whether it would be
sufficient to produce the same amount of revenue, as under existing circumstances, cannot at present be determined.
Should any (leficiency arise, it may be supplied, without dilficiilty. by a further increase of duties, by a restoration
of that on salt, and a proper selection of model ate internal taxes. To raise a fixed revenue of only nine millions of
dollars, is so much within the compass of the national resources, so much less in |)roportion than is paid by any
other nation, that, under any circumstances, it will only require the will of the liegislature to effect the object.
The possibility of raising money by loans to the amount which may bj wanted, remains to be examined: for,
the fact that the United States may easily, in teti years of peace, extinguish a debt of forty -iwd millions of dollars,
does not necessarily imply that they could borrow that sum during a period of war.
In the present state of the world, foreign loans may be considered a> nearly unattainai)le. In thai respect, as in
all others, the I'nited States must solely rely on their own resources. The.-" have their nitural bounds, but are
believed to be fully adi'(iuate to the support of all the national force that can be usefully and efficiently employed.
The ability and will of the l-nited States faithrully to perform their engagements are universally known: and
the terms of loans will, in no shape whatever, be affected by want of confidence in either. They must, however,
depend not only on the state of |)ublic cretlit. and on the ability to lend, but also, on the existing deinae.d for capital
required for other objects. ^^ hatever this may be, the money wanted by the public must be purchased at its mar-
ket price. Whenever tlieamount wanted tor the service of the year. (U- the whole amount of stock in the market,
shall exceed certain limits, it may be expected that legal interest will not be sufficient to obtain the sums retpiired.
In that case, the most simple and direct is also the cheipest and sale-.i mode. It ai)pears much more eligible to pay
at once the difference, either by a premium in lands, or by allowlnz a higher rale of interest, than to increase the
amount ol stock created, or to attempt any operation which miglit injuriously affect the circulating medium ol the
country. This difficulty, and it is the only serious one which has lieeii anticipated, will not, indeed, if analysed,
appear very lor!uidal)le. For, to take an extreme ca-e. and supposing evtui forty millions of dollars to be borrowed,
at eight, instead of six per cent, a year, the only difference would consist in the additional |>iiymeiit of eight hutidred
thousand dollars a year, until the principal was reimbursed, a payment inconvenient, indeed, and to be avoideil if
practicable, but inconsiderable, if compared eitliei- ^^ith the effects of other means of raising money, or with some
other branches of the public expen<liture.
It appears friun the jn-eceding estimates, that nothing more may l3e strictly \i anted for the defr.iving. during the
year 1812, the expenses as yet authorized by law. than an authority to borio\\ a sum e»|ual to that whicli may be re-
imbursed on account of the principal of the public debt.
With a view to the ensuing years, and considering the aspect of public affairs, presented by the Executive, and
the measures of expense which he has recommended, it has been attempted to show —
Isi. That a fixed revenue of about nine millions of dollars is necessary, and sufficient, both under the existing
situation of the United States, and in the event of theii- as-uming a different attitude.
2d. 'Hiat an addition to the late of duties on importations is at i)resent sufficient hu- that [)urpose. although, in
the course of events, it may require some aid from other sources of revenue.
3d. That a just reliance may be placed an obtaining loans, to a considerable amount. t(u- defraying tlie extraordi-
nary expenses which may be incurreil beyond tlie amount of revenue above stated.
1th. That the peace revenue of the Unit<'d States will be sufiicient. without any eviraordiiiary exertions, to <lis-
» harge. in a few- years, the debt which in:ij be thus necessarih int urred.
.All w-hich is respectfuliv subiiiitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasuuv Dki'aktment, .Vovcmbef 22, 1611.
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FINANCE.
[1811.
A.
& Statement exhibiting the amount of duties which accrued on Merchandise, Tonnage. Passports, and Clearances,
of Debentures issued on the exportation of Foreign Merchandise, of payments for Bounties and Mloibatices,
and for expenses of collection, during the years 1809 and 1810.
DUTIES ON
Merchandise.
1809,
1810,
$11,603,071 27
16,601.711 71
Tonnag'e.
$151,983 13
169,161 24
Passports &
clearances.
$22,660
23,428
Debentures
issued.
$4,706,608
3,839,160
Bounties and
Allowances.
$48,940 18
2,268 05
Gross Revenue.
$7,022,166 22
al2,952,872 90
Expenses on
collection.
$494,998 02
439,382 87
Nett Revenue.
$6,527,168 20
12,513,490 03
(a) Gross revenue for the year 1810,
Deduct interest and storage.
Gross revenue, per statement B.
$12,952,872 90
30,701 95
$12,922,170 95
Ji Statement of the amount of American and foreign Tonnage employed in foreign trade, for the year 1810, as
taken from the records of the Treasury.
American tonnage in foreign trade. -
Foreign tonnage, . . -
Tons, 906,434
80,316
Total amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the United vStates,
986,750
Proportion of foreign tonnage to the whole amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the United
States, 8.1 to 100-
Treasury Department, Registers Office. November 9th, 1811.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
B.
.1 Statement exhibiting the value and quantities, respectively, of Merchandise, on which duties actually accrued
during the year 1810, {consisting of the difference between articles payins: duty, imported, and those entitled to
drawback, re exported) and. also, the nrti revenue which accrued during that year, from duties on Merchandise,
Tonnage. Passnorts. and Clearanres.
r.ooD.<= pavinh; duties ad valorem.
$39,714,120 at 12§ per cent.
7.703,290 at 15 do. - - -
552,151 at 20 do.
(a) Additional duty on $47,806,962. at 2A per cent.
$47,969,561
do.
do.
(/,') Spirits, 4,487,588 gallons, at 28.3 cents average,
(c) Sugar, 29,312,307 pounds, at 2.5 do. do.
(rf) Wmes, 1,164,592 gallons, at 34.8 do.
(p) Teas, 6,647,726 pounds, at 19.8 do.
Coftee, 5,852.082 pounds, at 5 do.
Molasses, 7,651,682 gallons, at 5 do. . ' " "
(f) All other articles, -..-----
Froni which deduct bounties and allowances paid in 1810,
Duties refunded, after deducting therefrom duties collected on merchandise, the par
ticulars of which could riot be ascertained, aiid difference in calculation.
Three and a half per cent, retained on drawback, -
Extra duty of 10 per cent, on meichandise imported in foreign vessel-
Nett amount of duties on meichandise.
Duties on tonnage, ------
Ligiit money, -------
$2,268 05
31,082 20
$4,964,265 00
1.155,493 50
110,430 20
1,195,174 05
$7,425,362 75
1,272,063 44
743,656 08
405,024 41
1.314,091 17
292,604 10
382,584 10
660,276 89
$12,495,662 94
127,697 40
41,463 84
33,350 25
12,462.312 69
139,489 33
87,779 69
$12,689,581 71
Duties on passports and clearances.
Siindiy accounts not yet received, estimated at
Gross revenue, as per statement .\,
Deduct expenses of collecri(in.
Nett 1 event! e.
169,161 24
2.3,428 00
$12,882,170 95
40,000 00
12,922,170 95
439,382 87
$12,482,788 08
Treasury Department. Register's Office. November dih. l&ll.
JO.SEPH 'SOimSE. Register.
1811.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
Eocplanatory Statements and Notes.
499
{a) Additional duty of 25 per tent.
$1,195,174 05
3,| percent, retained on draubacic, -
-
_
-
3,832 51
Extra duty 0! ten pei- cent, on mercliandise imported
in foreign vessels, -
at 28 cents.
2,427 86
$1,201,434 42
{b) Spii-its — from grain. 1st proof. 19,292 £;allons.
$3,401 76
2d do. 921 do.
29
-
.
_
267 09
3d do. 85,954 do.
31
-
_
.
26,645 74
4th do. 31,064 do.
34
-
_
_
10,561 76
5tli do. 1,756 do.
40
-
,
.
702 40
OtJier materials, 1st 6c 2d do. 969.569 do.
25
-
_
_
242.392 25
3d do. 2,389,980 do.
28
-
.
_
669,194 40
4tli do. 982,362 do.
32
-
_
_
314,.355 8}
atli do. 6,690 do.
38
s
2,542 20
Gallons. 4.487,588
$1,272,063 44
(f) Sugar — Brown, 27,142,626 pounds, at 2^ cen
$678,565 65
White, 2,169,681 do. 3
rallons.
at 58 cents.
65,090 43
Pounds, 29,312,307
$743,656 08
{d) Wines— Madeira, 1st quality, 238,354 ,
$138,245 32
do. 2d do. 31,222
do.
50
-
_
15,611 00
Sherry and St. Lucar, 54,318
do.
40
_
_
21,727 20
Oporto and Lisbon, 121,644
do.
30
_
_
36,493 20
Burgundy and Champaign, 932
do.
45
-
_
419 40
Teneritte, Fayal, and Malaga, 531,475
do.
28
-
-
148,813 00
Other, in bottles, 6,554
do.
35
_
-
2,293 90
do. in casks, 180,093
do.
pounds
23
at 12 cents,
41,421 39
Gallons, 1.164.592
$405,024 41
(f) Teas — Bohea. - - - 1.349.520
$161,942 40
Souchong. - - - 2,248,102
do.
18
-
-
404,658 36
Hyson, - - 972,099
do.
32
-
_
311.071 68
Other green, - - - 2,178,005
do.
20
-
-
435,601 00
Extra duty on teas imported from
other places than India.
817 73
Pounds, 6,747,726
$1,314,091 17
' f
500
F 1 NA N C E.
[1811.
"}--■
Explanalory Staiements and Notes — Continued.
(/. ) All other articles.
efined and lump.
Domestic spirits, 1st proot", -
2d do.
Beer,
Cocoa, -
Chocolate,
Sugar, candy,
loat,
other
Almonds,
Currants,
Prunes and plums,
misins, jar,
other.
Candles, tallow, -
wax, or spermaceti,
Cheese, -
Soap,
Tallow. -
Mace,
Nutmegs,
Cinnamon,
Cloves, - - -
Pepper, -
Pimento,
Chinese cassia.
Tobacco,
Snuft', - - -
Indigo, -
Cotton, -
Powder, hair,
gun,
Starcli, -
Glue, - - -
Pewter plates and dishes.
Iron, anchors and sheet,
slit and hoop,
Nails, -
Spikes, - - -
Quicksilver,
Ochre, in oil.
dry,
Spanish brown.
White and red lead.
Lead,
Seines. -
Cordage, tarred.
un tarred
Cables, ■
Steel,
Hemp,
Twine, -
Glauber salts.
Coal,
Malt. -
Fish, dried.
pickled, salmon.
mackeiel,
other.
Glass bottles, (black quart) -
Window, nutabuve 8 inch. by 10,
do. 10
all above 10
do
do
Cigars, -
Ijime,
Boots, -
Shoes, silk,
kid and morocco,
other.
Cards, wudI and cotton,
playing,
do.
do.
12,
12,
QUANTITIES.
Excess of im-
portation
over expor-
tation.
gallons,
do.
do.
pounds
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
• do.
. do.
do.
- do.
do.
. do.
do.
- do.
- do.
do.
- do.
. do.
- do.
- do.
- do.
- do.
- do.
- do.
- do.
- do.
- do.
do.
- do.
- do.
- do.
cwt.
. do.
■ do.
- do.
bushels
- do.
quintals
- barrels,
- do.
- do.
groce
100 sq.ft.
do.
do.
- M.
casks,
- piirs,
- do.
- do.
- do.
dozens,
packs,
Excess of
exportation
overimpor
tation.
Rate of
duty
144
155,218
1,843,716
2,633
2,379
271
32
61,783
28,829
17,274
336.258
412,317
37,072
1.223
36.277
91.117
153.255
13.993
14.990
510
21.247
988.856
512.739
190, .599
1.521
1,633
30
21.768
8,407
81,127
7,862
852,919
759,337
2,112.223
280.215
1.966
10.808
66.300
913.909
2,525.073
1.525.599
2.482
677.405
90,188
101.213
11.043
178.473
2.925
133
392,8.57
107
7.333
4.308
4,377
1,905
20.104
19,906
4,449
4,669
15,263
52
1.095
1.751
10.289
723
5
1 ,928
Cents.
96,715
33.048
468,932
Excess of du-
ties over
drawback.
7
8
8
2
3
Hi
9
Gh
2
2
2
2
2
2
6
7
2
Id
125
50
20
20
6
4
4
6
10
25
4
4
3
4
4
1
2
1
6
n
1
1
2
1
4
2
2d
2
100
100
400
200
5
10
50
100
60
40
60
160
175
225
200
50
75
25
15
10
50
25
10 08
12.417
36,874
78
273
24
2
1.235
576
345
6.725
8,244
741
73
2.539
1.882
2,298
17.491
7,495
108
4.249
59.331
20.509
7,623
91
163
44
32
99
58
39
08
66
58
48
16
34
44
38
39
34
82
25
00
00
40
36
56
96
26
30
Excess of
drawback
over duties.
1
870
252
3.245
314
12,794
7.593
42.244
2,802
117
162
663
9.139
.50,505
15,255
99
13.548
2,254
2,084
11.043
178.473
11,700
266
19.642
10
3,666
4.398
2.626
762
12.062
31.819
7.785
10.505
30,526
26
821
438
1,543
72
2
482
20
72
21
08
48
23
37
46
15
90
12
00
09
46
99
28
10
■70
26
00
00
00
00
85
70
50
00
20
00
40
60
75
25
00
00
25
50
35
30
50
00
1,450 n
8,262 00
14,067 96
684,057 57
23,780 68
660.276 89
2 3,760 68
1811.]
STATE OF TIIK FINANCES.
501
H 2.
A statement of the duties which accrued on the principal articles imported from Great Britain and her dependen-
cies, duri)ijr the year laiO, willi an estimate of the debentures issued on the same articles, deduced from a com-
parison with the whole amount of duties accrnina^, and debentures issued, during the same year, on all articles
of the same descnption, imported froin all countries.
Gross amount of duties on articles imported from ail countries,
Deduct gross amount of debentures issued on the exportation of such
articles, -------
Nett revenue, ------
Gross amount of duties on such of the same articles as were imported
from Great Britain and (lepentiencies, - -
Deduct estimated amount of debentures on the exportation of such of
the said articles as were of British importation.
Estimated nett revenue on articles imported from Great Britain and
dependencies. - - - - - -
Ad valorem I Spirits.
3,121,337 I 1,315.085
656.773 I 33,3-23
",464,564 1, -281,762
6.171.510
499,510
561,893
14,893
5,675,000 547,000
Cotton,
spices, and
indigo.
681,414
563,601
117.813
192,710
159,710
Sundries.
fa. J
283,778
10,700
273,0-8
33,000
244.244
9,244
236,000
Ne(t revenue, as per statement A, for 1810. . - -
Deduct nett revenue on articles imported from Great Britain and dependencies, vi/.:
on merchandise ad valorem.
spirits, - - - - -
cotton, spices, antl indigo,
sundries, ....
Nett revenue, after deducting that arising from British importations.
$5,675,000
547,000
33.000
236,000
Si 2.5 13. 000
6.491.000
$6,022,000
(a) Consisting of beer, pewter, anchors, sheet, slit, and lioop iron, nails and spikes, paints, lead, and manufactures
of lead, steel, twine, and packthread, glass, coal, and fish. Some small items, not exceeding $10,000, are omitted.
Note. — Sugar, coffee, and molasses, are not included, as the whole quantity wanted for domestic consumption
will be supplied from other countries.
64
tt
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STATE OF THE FINANCES.
503
State.mknt C — Continued.
Estimate showing wlien (he instalments ivhich compose (he balance due from individuals will become payable.
OFFICKS.
Remaining due
Becoming due
Becoming- due
Becoming'
d>ie
Becoming due
TOTAL
in 1811.
in 1812.
in 1813.
in 1814
in 1815.
IIALANCK.
Marietta,
$5,855 20,'7
$4,772 99
$4,234 74
$3,510
76
$1,814 18
§20.187 87'
Zanesville,
33.428 27
43,020 22
40,225 05
30.739
28
6,570 60
153,i)Hl» -12
Steubenville, -
64,884 lOj
49,753 45
35,623 06
23,883
12
2.638 41
176,782 14|
Canton,
-
31,207 23
26,942 41
18,601
07
10,521 14',
87.271 881
Cliillicotlie,
45,517 35
24,032 62
16,851 99
10,571
71
5,153 10
102,126 80
Cincinnati,
316,545 98
210,556 71
100,061 77
H4,331
IS
25,699 96 f
737.195 60,f
Jeftersonville,
38,334 07
39,324 34
27,H,S7
51
11,982 37
117.528 32
Vincennes,
42,182 Oil
24,029 02
18,749 73
10,9(;3
61
5,365 25
101,289 624-
$508,412 92|
425,712 31
282,013 12
210,488
30
69,745 02|
1,496,371 674
Note. — The last return from Zanesville was up to 31st July, 1811.
Treasury Department. November, 1811.
Cc.
Statement of the Lands sold in (he Mississippi Territory , from the lime of the last report thereon to the 'MMh
September, 1811; showing, also, the amoant of receipts from Individuals, and payments made by Receivers,
during the same time, with the balance due.
Lands sold.
In hands of
Receivers,
per last re-
port.
l)ue by indivi-
duals, per last
report.
Receipts by Receivers.
Offices.
Acres.
Purchase money.
On account of
purchase mo-
ney.
On account of
forfeitures.
Madison county,
West of Pearl river.
East of Pearl river.
48,463.70
33,449.46
$97,922 97
66,898 92
$26,333 89J
2,249 17
1,038 91
$130,765 97i
243,760 65
15,668 71
$14,085 621
36.15-9 37
240 00
$249 39
62 96
81,913.16
$164,821 89
$29,621 97j
$390,195 33,4
$80,475 99i
$305 35
Payments by Receivers.
Balance due.
Total balance
Offices.
into the
Treasury.
The part for
expenses.
Repayments.
From
individuals.
By Receivers.
due.
Madison county.
West of Pearl river,
East of Pearl i-iver,
$4.5,952 85
30,353 79
300 00
$2,538 35
1,980 70
$79 18
$184,603 32|
274,509 20
15,428 71
$24,709 05i
8.029 53
978 91
$209,312 38
282.538 73
16,407 62
{a.) 76,606 64
$1,519 05
$79 18
$474,541 23|
$33,717 69.1 1 $508,2.58 73
TOTAL SALES OF LANDS.
Amount of lands sold from the opening of the offices, per last report.
Amount sold since, as above stated, - - . - -
(o.) Paid into the treasury, in specie, by warrants on Receivers,
Payments by Receivers, to be covered by warrants.
Acres.
257,395. 97i
81,913.16
339,309 \Zi
Dollars.
.538,440 77
164,821 S9
703,268 66
^72,016 47
4,590 17
•57 0,606 64
Cc — Continued.
Estimate showing when the instalments, which compose the balance due from individuals, unll become payable-
OFFICES.
Reniainingdue
in 1811.
Becoming due
in 1812.
Hecoming due
in 1813.
Becoming due
in 1814.
Becoming thit
in 1815
Total balance
due.
Madison county.
West of Pearl river,
East of Pearl river,
$13,677 89|
124,850 64
9,662 19
$53,203 72
53,756 61
3,901 51
$69,180 38
58,468 05
1,865 01
$32,564 67
25,812 51
$15,976 <]&
11,621 39
$184,603 32|
274.509 20
15,428 71
Dolls.
148,190 72.1
110,861 84
129,513 44
58,377 18
27,598 05
474,541 23]
Treasury Department, November, 1811.
504
F I N A N C E.
[1811.
D.
j?n estimate of the principal redeemed of the Debt of the United States, from the Isl of October, 1810, to the SOth of
September, 1811, and also from the 1st .fipril, 1801, to 30th September, 1811.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer of the U.
States, on account of the interest of the domestic debt, and
of the reimbursement of the old six per cent, and deferred
six per cent, stocks, from the 1st October, 1810, to the 30th
September, 1811, exclusive of a repayment of $140,000, and
of the reimbursement of the exchanged six per cent, stock,
as stated below, was, - - - $3,153,408 01
Deduct interest which accrued during the same
period, calculated quarter yearly, - 1,846,2G0 45
Redemption from
1st Oct. 1810, to
30th Sept. 1811.
Reimbursement of the old six per cent, and deferred stocks, i $1,307,147 56
Do. of the navy six per cent, stock, - ' i '
Do. of the 5,i per cent, stock, - - - I -
Do. of the 45 per cent, stock.
Do. and purchase of eight per cent, stock.
Do. do. of the exchanged 6 per cent, stock.
Payments made for lands in certificates of the debt of the
United States, .--..-
Payments to foreign officers, and for certain parts of the do-
mestic debt, - - -
Payments on account of domestic loans, . . -
Reimbursement of the foreign debt, . -
3,751,125 26
$5,058,272 82
Redemption from
1st April, 1801,
to 30th Septem-
ber, 1810, per
the Secretary's
report of 11th
Dec. 1810.
Total redemption,
from 1st April,
1801, to 30th
Sept. 1811.
$12,005,699 01
711,700 00
1,847,500 00
176,000 00
6,359,600 00
2,542,225 86'
268,240 70
90,092 58,
3,440,000 00
(a.) 10,075,004 Oo'
$13,312,846 57
711.700 00
1,847,500 00
176,000 00
G.359,600 00
6,293,351 12
268,240 70
90,092 58
3,440,000 00
10,075,004 00
$37,516,062 15(6.)42,574,334 97
Notes to Statement D.
(a.) This sum of $10,075,004, is the true amount of the foreign debt, (including principal and premiums) actually
due on the 1st April, 1801; the whole of it having been reimbursed, this sum is substituted for that of $10,239,443 33,
inserted in the estimate D of last year, in which the advances for interest, payable in Fluropc, on the liOuisiana stock,
had been blended with the payment for principal of the old foreign debt.
(6.) To this sum of ---------- $42,574,33497
Must be added —
Difference between the nominal amount of three per cent, stock, extinguished, and that of con-
verted stock, issued under the act of 11th February, 1807, - - $1,001,458 45
Difference between the nominal amount of six per cent, and deferred stocks, as
here stated, and the amount actually reimbursed, as per accounts settled at
the treasury, arising from unclaimed dividends and arrears of interest, 280,884 60
From which deduct reimbursement on stock paid in for lands, prior to the SOih
September, 1805, - - - ....
True amount reimbursed from 1st April, 1801, to 30th September, 1811,
The reimbursement of six per cent, and deferred stocks, on the 31st December,
1811, is estimated at ...--..
The reimbursement of converted stock, . . - . .
$1,292,343 05
4,229 90
1,288,113 15
43,862,448 13
$865,909 97
1,294,452 29
2,160,362 26
Amount reimbursed from 1st April, 1801, to 1st January, 1811, as per Secretary's report, .$46,022,810 .38
Treasury Departmemt, Begister^s Office, 'iOth November, 1811.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1811.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
505
Dd.
Statement qfthc amount of the Public Debt on 1st .fpri/, 1801, (mdon the Xst January, 1812.
Principal.
Interest.
DEBT ON 1st APRIL, 1801.
Six per cent, and deferred, unredeemed.
$37,887,840 51
$2,273,270 43
Three per cent, outstanding, - . . . -
19,102,477 89
573,074 33
Five and a half per cent. - - - - $1,847.500 00
Four and a half per cent. - - - - 17fi,000 00
Ei^ht per c;Mit. (including $300 over-issued) - 6,482,500 00
Navy six per cent. - - - - 711,700 00
Temporary loans, viz: at six per cent. '2.010.000
Do. do. five per cent. 1.400,000
Tim nnn no
1
12.657 700 00
863 218 'iO
1796 six per cent. -------
Foreign debt on 1st January, 1801, - - 10,419,000 00
80,000 00
4,800 00
Deduct principal and premiums paid between 1st
January and 1st Apnl, 1801, - - - 343,996 00
10 075 004 00
\CtC 100 nn
Unfuntled debt, consisting of such parts of the registered debt.
and debt due to foreign officers,as have been subsequently paid,
90,092 58
$4,180,463 26
Debt 1st Aprd, 1801. ------
79,892.115 01
Reimbursements from 1st April, 1801, to 1st January. 1812, viz:
On six per cent, and deferred stocks, • - 20.820,744 46
-
1,249.244 67
On three per cent, including reimbursement of
t
converted stock, and deducting converted stock
outstanding, ----- 2,379,269 44
-
(a)54,418 53
Eight, five and a half, four and a half, and Navy
six per cent, stocks, and temporary loans, paid
all in full, . - . . - 12,657,700 00
-
863,218 50
Foreign debt, paid in full. - - - 10,075,004 00
-
466,100 00
On account of unfunded debt, - - - 90.092 58
46.022,810 48
2,632.981 70
DEBT ON 1st JANUARY, 1812.
1. Old Debt, viz.
[b) Six per cent, and deferred, - - - 17,067.096 08
-
; 1,024,025 76
(c) Three per cent. - - 16,157.890 04
Converted six per cent. - 565,318 41
_ I fi T'""? "OR It
^
518,655 80
4.800 00
1796 six per cent. .. • - . 80,000 00
-.
Old flpht - - _
33,870,304 53
1,547,481 56
2. A'eiv Debt, viz.
Louisiana six per cent, stock, - - - .
11,250,000 00
-
675,000 00
Total amount of debt, 1st January, 1812, - - - -
45,120.304 53
2,222,481 56
The reimbursement of principal for 1812, will be §1,569,900 65, t
bus:
Nominal amount of six percent, and deferred stocks, $32,424,080
14, at 8 per cent.=
=2.593.926 41
Of which is interest, as above, - - - - -
-
1,024,025 76
-
1,569,900 65
i
Total amount annually payable on the public debt, after 1812, -
$3,792,382 21
Notes to Statement Dd.
(a) Interest extinguished on $2,379,269 34, at 3 per cent. - - - - $71,378 08
Deduct interest increased 3 per cent, on $565,318 41 converted 6 per cent, stock
outstanding, ...--..-- 16,959 55
Diminution of interest on 3 per cent, stock -
54,418 53
(6) Six per cent, and deferred stocks, 1st January, 1801:
Nominal amount, exclusive of the sinking fund, '":"■"
The previous reimbursements by the accounts of receipts and expenditures, amount-
ed to -.-.-.--. 3.976,239 84
Deduct for an error inserted in the accounts for the year 1803, - - 24.210 31
$41,895,310 01
3,952.029 53
But of that reimbursement there had been paid on stock transferred to the sinking
fund, a su:n of --------- 4,177 72
Leaving for the reimbursement on the above stated nominal amount, - - - 3,947,851 81
.\nd making, for the unredeemed amount, as per report of April, 1808,
The reimbursement paid ou 31st March, 1801, was
Unredeemed 6 per cent, and deferred, on 1st April, 1801,
37,947.458 20
59,617 66
37,887,840 54
506
FINANCE. - [1811.
N'otes to •S'/fl/cmen^Dd— Continued.
The payments of principal, from 1st April, 1801, to January 1, 1812, are as follows:
1. Annual reimbursements from 1st January, 1801, to 1st January, 1811,perprint-
ed accounts of receipts and expenditures, - - - - 13,012,741 19
Deduct reimbursement for 1st quarter of 1801, as above, - - 59,61 / 66
12,953,123 53
Reimbursement of the year 1811, estimated at - - - - 1,499,000 00
14,452,123 53
2. Paid in for lands and purchased, viz:
For lands, unredeemed amount, as stated in the several estimates
marked D, - - - -.-,;,- ^^'^^'^ ^^
Deduct on account of the nominal amount, instead ot the unre-
deemed amount, having been inserted in tliese estimates prior to
30th September, 1805, ----- 4,229 90
57,052 20
Purchased in 1806, - - - - - - 17,517 61
4,569 81
3. Exchanged stock reimbursed in full. - - - ■ - 6,294,051 12
20,820,744 46
Unredeemed amount on 1st January. 1811, - - - - 18,566,096 08
f Deductreimbursementof 1811, estimated, as per above, at - - 1,499,000 00
1/, 067,096 08
(c.) Three per cent, stock on 1st January, 1801, (including Higgins" stock, 17.18. stat-
edsubsequently in the accounts) per report of Apnl, 1808, - - - ' wJii ti
Do. issued subsequent thereto. -------- H^/&^
Total outstanding 1st April. 1801. -------- 19,102,477 89
Reimbursements:
1. Surrendered in exchange for converted stock, - - - ~'^oo'^2E in
2. Paid in for lands, ------- __83^^ 2,944,58785
Outstanding on 1st January, 1812, ------- 16,157,890 04
From the above amount of reimbursements, • - - - 2,944,587 85
Deduct outstanding converted stock, <m 1st January. 1812. - - 5t.j,3i8 4i
Makes the reimbursement on 3 per cent, stock (including converted) from
' 1st April, 1801, to 1st January, 1812, - ' " ' " 2,379,269 44
Viz Difference between 3 per cent, surrendered and converted stock, issu-
ed under the act of February 11, 1807. - - - - ''^2q'o~q ^n
Three per cent, stock paid m Sor lands, - . - - '"'^ '"
Converted do. do. ----- «0 00
Do do. to be reimbursed on the Slst December, 1811, 1,294,452 29
" 2,379.269 44
1811.1
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
507
E.
Stutanent of Receipts and Payments at the Trcasunj of the United Stales, from \st Octoijer, 1810, In the 50th Sep-
tember, 1811.
Cash in the treasury, subject to war-
rant, 1st October, 1810,
Receiveil for the proceeds of tlie cus-
toms, - $12,190,056 1-1
Internal reve-
nue, - 6,319 60
Direct tax, 6,362 87
12,682 47
767,001 23
Sales of public lauds, -
Cents antl half cents
coined at the mint, -
Fees on jiatents.
Public arms sold to States,
Postage of letters,
Salt works in the Illinois
territory,
Fines, penalties, and for-
feitures.
Seamen's wages paid
to consuls in foreign
countries,
Payn\entby an unknown
Person, through the
resident of the Unit-
ed States, - -
Repayments,
8,463 78
6,480 00
71,900 00
37 70
2,500 00
11,105 24
2,035 00
250 00
168,268 81
Loan from Bank United States on 31st
December, 1810,
$3,459,029 72
13,541,440 37
2,750,000 00
Payments on the following accounts:
Civil Expenses, both foreii^a and domes-
tic, viz:
Civil list, proper, - - $620,620 16
Light house establishment, 112,018 76
Marine hospital establishment, 58,822 34
Invalid pensions.
Public buildings in Washing-
ton, . . _
Fuiniture for the President's
house,
Tiiird census,
Prize money for N;.vy pen-
sion fund.
Mint establishment.
Grants and miscellaneous
claims, - - -
Better accommodation of the
General Post Office, &c. -
Unclaimed merchandise.
Surveys of public
lands, - 69,741 70
Ascertaining land
titles in Louisi-
ana, ■ 11,426 06
80.107 76
74.074
68
000
00
1,000
00
1(, 0,699
66
7,106
25
28,999
96
23.036
00
4.700
00
224
93
$19,750,476 09
Roads within the
State of Ohio, 19,000 00
From Cumberland
to the Ohio, 0,861 50
From the Missis-
sippi to the Ohio, 209 25
Trading houses with the In-
ilians, - - -
Contingent expenses of Go-
vernment,
Intel-course with foreign na-
tions, - - .
20,070 75
3,975 00
3,396 00
207,745 77
Military Expenses, viz:
Pay, subsistence,
clothing, &c. of
the army, 1,403,000
Fortitication of ports
and harbors, 165,000
Ordnance, arms, ar-
senals, &c. 501,000
$1,360,858 98
Indian department.
-2.129,000 00
142,725 00
Navy.
Repaiis and contingencies, 542,000 00
Ordnance and arms, - 02,000 00
Navy Yards, - - 74,000 00
Marme corps, - ■• 251,000 00
Pay, provisions, and other
expenses, - - 1,207.000 00
Public Debt.
Interest and charges, 3,225.800 93
Principal discharged, 5.058,272 82
Repayment of loan to Bank
I. niled States, - 2,750,000 00
Balance in the treasury subject to war-
rant, September 30, 1811,
2,271,725 00
2,130,000 00
10,034,073 75
3.947,818 36
$19,750,470 09
508
FINANCE.
[1811.
12th CONGUESS.]
No 353.
[1st Session.
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COMMUNICATKU TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, NOVEMBER 27, 1811,
Sir: Treasury Department, jVoi^cmAer 26, 1811.
In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, passed on the third of March, 1797, I
have the honor to transmit a statement exhibiting the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, waies, and mer-
cliandise, imported into the United States, and exported therefnnn, during the years 1808, 1809, and 1810.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Eepresentatives.
Jl Statement exhibiting the mnount of Druuback payable on sunch-y articles exported from the United States, in
the years 1808, 1809, and 1810, compared with the amount of Duties collected on the same, respectively.
IN THK TEAU 1808.
IN THE TEATl 1809.
IN THE TEAn 1810.
SPKCIES or MtHCHAMDISK.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received .
payable.
received.
payalile.
received.
payable
On Merchandise —
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Pavina^iidutv of 15 pel' cent, ad val.
2,763,110
71,967
3,522.184
506,770
6,598,612
612,069
Do ■ 17i do
469,954
7,667
939,667
78,809
1,592,219
38,975
Do 22i do
15,260
258
1,957
130,506
5,729
Wines, Madeira, - - -
61,275
7,029
174,290
10,435
176,208
21,085
Burgundy and Champaigne, -
453
114
1!2
17
422
Sherry and St. Lucar,
106,492
150
137,543
1,846
31,082
8,914
Claret, - - -
9,022
1,168
795
9,071
2,890
557
Lisbon, Oporto, &.C. -
24,478
153
66,733
3,879
37,435
651
Teneriffe, Faval, &c. -
79,560
3,848
148,153
9,850
166,856
16,516
All other, I - -
179,747
41,896
20,763
120,217
72,181
29,120
Spirits, distilled from grain, -
61,024
2,078
27,944
2,066
45,099
131
Do from other miterials,
1,306,455
lo,jlj
1,. 390,970
68,918
1,269,976
33,192
Do from domestic produce, -
-
-
80
-
10
Molasses, - - - -
325,899
-
274,982
1,941
385,999
969
Beer, Ale, and Pcrtcr,
1,356
-
4,816
625
12,635
100
Teas, Holieii, _ _ _
77,065
_
15,574
6,700
175,924
13,485
Souchong, _ _ -
288,622
1,017
37,054
182,791
449,634
43,059
Hyson, _ _ _
257,978
889
129,937
106,625
417,331
102,382
Other Green, - - -
352,222
726
150,406
67,338
518,925
76,687
Coffee, _ _ - -
1,606,385
26,661
1,936,508
1,480,297
1,563,159
1,206,337
Cocoa, _ _ _ _
21,196
-
29,053
51,366
■15,088
8,110
Chocolate, - _ - -
32
_
50
-
80
Sugar, Hrowii, - - -
1,686,962
35,647
1,285,422
735,144
1,300,367
577,394
White Clayed,
602,105
7,707
429,580
614,456
522,498
437,585
Loaf and Candy, - -
347
_
129
93
300
Other refined.
2,456
_
31
2,122
2
Almonds, - _ - -
4,602
809
4,841
1,420
1,970
707
Currants, _ _ _ _
691
113
1,620
-
2,087
1,456
Prunes and Plums, _ - -
600
13
845
545
193
Figs, -
1,600
-
3,550
-
7,061
323
Raisins, in jars and boxes, - -
11,986
82
26,054
715
10,902
2,542
Do all other, _ _ _
14,184
145
.39,877
568
5,636
6,814
Candles, Tallou , _ _ _
1,025
181
29
2,240
1,183
423
Wax, _ - -
197
-
42
134
73
Cheese, - - _ _
5,065
720
1,766
10,046
2,905
290
Soap, _ _ _ _
7,001
63(J
1,621
7,209
4,169
2,162
Tallow, _ _ _ _
4,344
-
576
5,413
2,345
Spices, Mace, _ _ _
1,393
_
3,142
4,388
23,276
5,582
Nutmegs, _ _ _
4,849
-
24,199
2.018
48,284
39,361
Cinnamon, _ - _
1
110
349
-
108
Cloves, _ _ _
5,942
-
10,284
4,188
24,444
19,432
Pepper, - _ _
266,279
21,144
286,065
363,313
349,262
279,783
Pimento, - - -
11,768
14,532
673
22,622
1,912
Chinese Cassia, - -
9,568
-
3,618
7,453
16,355
8,425
Tobacco, - - _ _
125
-
31
-
95
Snuff, _ - - _
1,181
,_
199
656
756
520
Indigo, - - _ _
235,999
497
24,855
117,497
186,090
185,299
Cotton. _ - - _
101,647
279
12,558
87,807
10,973
23,807
Powder, Hair, - - -
112
-
5
37
1
Gun, - - -
4,653
-
3,274
487
1,178
279
Starch, - _ _ _
1
_
43
-
260
Glue, _ _ _ _
556
_
2,377
-
3,772
465
Pewter Plates and Dishes, -
324
_
852
-
314
Anchors and Slieet iron, - -
4,906
-
12,414
-
12.878
Hoop and Slit Iron,
3,978
-
3,960
1,654
8,691
905
Nails, _ _ - _
4,658
1.47.i
29,328
8,429
45,160
2,757
Spikes, - - - _
8
_
1,819
43
2,895
83
Quicksilver, - - - -
619
_
763
125
118
Paints, Ochre, Yellow, in Oil, -
24
_
145
_
162
Dry Yellow, - _ _
702
_
526
-
664
Spanish Urown, - -
2,945
_
12,345
165
9,920
475
White and Red Lead,
35,660
-
60,445
36
50,754
235
1811.]
ASSAYS OF FOREIGN COINS.
509
STATEMENT— Contiuucil .
I.N THK TKAH 1808.
IN THE TEAIl 1809.
IN- THE TEAH 1810.
SPEBIKS OF MF.nCIIASniSE.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback.
received.
payable.
received.
jiayablr.
reciiveil.
pa.vable.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollar.s.
Dolhirs.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Lead, and maiuifaclures of, -
20,241
401
11,414
1,W).S
15,a20
532
SeiiK-s, _ _ _ _
7
-
88
99
Cordaije, 'l"ari't-d, _ _ _
46
215
932
2,491
16,918
3,247
Do. Uiitan-ed, - - -
386
-
316
8
2,292
27
Cables, _ _ _ _
_
-
338
178
3,776
1,625
Slet-I, - - - _
7,264
_
14,839
1,954
15,092
3,883
Hemp, _ - - _
5,932
-
17,188
697
178,760
Malt, _ - - _
_
-
-
-
11
Twine and Pack-lhrea<l,
4,499
-
3,016
54
12,135
379
Glauber Salts, _ _ _
n
-
169
-
265
Salt, _ _ _ .
6,017
113
43
Coal, _ _ - -
7,164
-
18,410
-
19,907
Fish, Dried, - - - -
10,944
-
4,710
-
4,031
Pickled, Salmon,
100
-
1,204
-
4,835
Mackerel, - _ _
737
-
2,639
-
2,872
All Dllier, _ _ _
ci7^
-
1,363
-
802
Glass, Black Quart Hottles, -
1,649
73
4,700
670
12,912
358
Window, _ _ _
7,234
109
45,854
284
51,299
988
Cig-ars, _ _ - -
32,454
-
44,956
6,224
41,893
10,285
Lime, _ _ _ _
1
-
23
-
26
Boots, _ _ _ -
547
-
441
127
829
Slioes and Slippers of Silk,
1,446
-
275
1,197
445
Do. all other, _ _ _
1,872
-
791
696
1,724
86
Cards, Wool and Cotton, - -
-
-
-
-
3
Playing, _ _ _
1,045
-
388
-
988
488
Dollars,
11,153,617
249,396
11,559,185
4,706,608
16,562,080
3,839,160
Treasubt DF.PAnTMEN-r, Register's Office, November 14, 1811.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
12th Congress.]
No. 354.
[1st Session.
ASSAYS OF FOREIGN COINS.
COMMUNKATEU TO THE SENATE, ON THE 29tH OF NOVEMBER, 1811.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the act, entitled " An act regulating tlie currency of foreign coins
in the United States," respectfully reports:
That assays of fne foreign gold and silver coins, made current by that act. have been made at the Mint of tlie
United State*, conformably thereto, th- lesult whereof is shown in a letter of the Director of the Muit, dated No-
vember22, 1811, which is annexed to this report, and which is prayed to be received as part thereof.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, November 'ZG, 1811.
Mint of the United States, November '2-2, 1811.
Asrceably to your desire, I have caused assays to be made of the several species of foreign gold and silver
coins, made current in the United Statcs,by an act of Congress of lOih April. 1806: the result of which, accordmg to
theassayer's report, is as follows:
Gold coins of Great Britain.
C. gr^.
No 1, on 5 pieces of different dates, prior to the year 1806, - - - - - 23 0
o " 5 " '• " *' '• 1806, - - - - - 2-2 0
3, •' 5
4, '^ 5
180S,
1809.
1810.
Gold coins of France.
No 1, on 5 pieces of different dates prior to the year 1806,
•' '• '■ " " 1806.
o
3. "
4. "
5. "
6. "
7. •'
1807,
1808,
1809,
1810,
1811,
22 0
2-2 0
2-2 0
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
2t
■'a
n
2^
2|
65
tt
5L0 FINANCE. [1811.
Gold coins of Spain. C. grs.
No. 1, on 4 pieces of different dates prior to the year 1806, - - - -
2, " 3 "• " " " " "• 1806, - - .. -
3, " 3 " " " " '* " 1807, - - . -
4, •' 3 " " " " " '• 1808, - . . -
5, "• 3 " " "• " " '' 1809. - . . -
6, " 3 " " " " " ■' 1810, - - . .
7, " 3 " " " " " " 1811, - - - - - 20 3|
Gold coins of Portugal.
No. 1, on 5 pieces of different dates prior to llie year 1806, - - . -
2, '• 2 " " " " " " 1806, - - . .
3, " 3 " " " " " " 1807, - - - .
4, " 5 " " '• " " " 1808, - . - .
5, " 5 " " " " " " 1809, . - - -
6, '• 5 " '' " '' " •• 1810, - - - .
20
31
20
3
20
n
20
3
20
H
20
n
Silver coins of France.
No. 1, on 5 crowns of different dates
2, ofi 5 live francs pieces different dates,
22
0
22
0
22
0
22
0
22
0
22
0
oz.
dwt.
^s.
10
18
12
10
15
12
Silver coins of Spain.
2,
kC
5
3,
ki
5
4,
( i
5
5,
(.i.
5
6,
ik
5
7,
bo
5
No.l,()n 5 pieces of different dates, prior to the year 1806, - - - - 10 15 12
' '■ " " " " 1806, - - - - 10 15 00
' " " " " " 1807, - - - 10 15 06
" " " " " 1808, - - - - 10 15 12
' " " '• " *' 1809, - - - - 10 15 06
" '• " " " 1810, - - - - 10 15 12
' '• '• " " •' 1811, - - - 10 15 00
From the above report of the assayer, it appears:
1st. That tiie gold coins of Great Britain and of Portugal are all uniformly of the same quality, and exactly equal
to that of the gold goins of the United States; and therefore their intrinsic value is at the rate of 1 00 cents for 27
grains, or 88^ cents per dwt.
2d. That the gold coins of France are all very nearly of the same quality. The average from the above assays being
21 2,Y nearly, will give their value at the rate 100 cents for 27i-oV grains, or 87/05 cents per dwt.
3d. That the gold coins of Spain are somewhat variable in their c|ualities. The average from the above assay being
20 3^ will give their intrinsic value at the rate of 100 cents for 28//^ grains, or 84yV-o cents per dwt.
4th. That the intrinsic value of the French crown, supposing its weight 18 dwt. 17 grs., is, from the above assay,
1 lOyi,, cents; and that of the Ecu, or five francs piece of Napoleon, supposing its weight IG divt. 2 grs. (which is
very nearly the average) =93YVir cents.
5th. That the silver coins of Spain are very nearly of the same uniform quality. The average fiom the above assay
being 10 oz. 15 dwt. 17 g-j-*. nearly, will give the intrinsic value of the Spanish dollar, if of the full weight of 17
dwt. 7=100 yVo cents.
1 have the honor to be, sir, with great respect and esteem.
Your most obedient servant,
R. PATTERSON.
The Honorable Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
12th Congress.] No. 355. [1st Session.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE CULTURE OF HEMP.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. DECEMBER 7. 1811.
To (he Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales, the petition of the inhabitants of
the county of Sussex, in the State of New Jersey, humbly showeth:
That your petitiimers are owners of considerable tracts of land, situated in the county ol' Sussex, that are suita-
ble for the cultivation of hemp; which they l-.ave been at a heavy expense in draining, with the view of turning
them to that usf. They have been led to this object by the high prices which that article has hitherto borne in our
markets; and, more particularly, by the encouragement held out by Congress to every improvement and extension
of the agriculture aiul manuracluies of this country — objects always dear to them, but much more so in the present
convulsed state of the world; which has drawn frcun its accustomed employment the capital of the country, and with
it the enterprise and industry of our citizens, which now turns its activity to the improvement of the interior of our
country. Your petitioners have seen, with regret and disappointment, that the state of affairs abroad, which has
curtailed or annihilated almost every other branch of commerce, has greatly increased the importation of hemp; much
to their individual prejudice, and (as they lieg permission to show) to the material prejudice of the country generally.
In the counties of Sussex and Morris, there are not less than thirty thousand acres of land, adapted to the growing
of hemp; and, in the county of Orange, which adjoins, a much greater quantity. These hinds have heretofore been
but little cultivated, and were of small value to the owners; in very many instances wholly unproductive. And as
they were in most instances inundated during a part of the year, and filled with stagnant waters, the health of large
districts of country has been greatly injured. To ledeem ihese lands, therefore, and to render them susceptible of
growing, in abundance, an article of such natioiud importance as thatof hemp, is agieatand lasting gain to the coun-
try, in every point of view, and, perhaps, very essential to its independence. The importation of hemp, on the contrary,
is a continual source of national loss. This article (as your honorable body well knows) is brought from countries
that want few of tlie products of this country: and who are, besides, our rivals in many of the leading articles which
1811.] PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES.
511
wc have f(>r exportation. The balance of trade with (hem is consequently lai-ely against us: and, to exfin-.ii'h fliis
balance, the specie IS drained from our coiiniiy. • e •
Your petitioners are fully of opinion that,\yith suitable iesislative encouragement, there will be raised not only
enough hemp for the c.msump tion of the I nited Stales, but that it will i)ecome, in a short period of time, an impor
tant article ot exportatn.n . 1 his encouragement is the more nece-sary at this time, to counteract the iniui v thai is
likely to be produced by a continuance of the slate ol' thin,i;s before alluded to; and to afford a more iminediate and
certain prospect of Ram to the cultivalor inducing, i)y this means, otiiers to embark iheir capitals in like enterpri-
ses; who would else be discour.i-ed by the heavy expense that is unavoidably incurred in the outset, and which H-
tords no return till after several years ol perseverins; industry.
Sucii are the motives which have led your petitioners to ap|)!y to the (Jeiieral (iovernment for a'^sistance Thev
will not presume to point out the mode, whether by a bounty on domestic hemp, or an additional diitv on foroi'-n-
this they leave to the wisdom ot(:ongress. That every thing will be done that is consistent with the du"ties they (Pwe
to all classes, they have a sufhcient pledge in the deep interest which tlie Government has always taken in 'aicin-r'
the value ot our native sod, and in lessening our dependence on foreign countries. " ^
Noveml.r,mr. JAMES LUDLUM, .W .//..r.
ISth^oNGRKSS.] No. 356. [jst Session.
R E M I S S I O N O F DUTIES.
OOMMUNICATF.n TO TlfE HOUSE OF REPRKSENTATI VES, DECEMBER 9, 18II.
Mr. Newton, from the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of Najah
Taylor and Nathaniel Richards, for themselves, and in behalf of Gustavus Upton, made the following report:
That the petitioners state, tliat Gustavus Upton, in October, 1807, purchased, in France, sundry articles of mer-
chandise, which, in the month of February, 1808, were shipped in the Ceres, for New York, and the voyage com-
menced, but which was relandcd in consecpience of informaiion received, that the British Government had issued
orders for the capture of all American vessels bound to or fmui the ports of France. That no safe opportunity ofler-
ing for the conveyance of the merchandise to the United States, in December, 1808, when one of the petitioners (Gus-
tavus Upton) left France for Great Britain; having previously given instructions to Messrs. McCarthy and Brothers
of Bordeaux to ship the merchandise to the United States directly, if a conveyance could be obtained: and, if not,
to forward the same to England, whence, it was supposed, the merchandise might be shipped to the United States'
with ease and safety. The petitioners further state, that, on the 12th of April, 1809. a conveyance was ensageil for
the said merchandise for London, in the ship Yaug Fran Agena Sophia, of Sviiiphau^en. On the inerchandfse arriv-
ing in the port of London, liberty to land the same, fi)r sale, was refused, but granted to reship it for the United States;
which was done in .Tune, 1809, on board the Uhadius, Captain Farly, fiir New York, and reached that port on the 18t!i of
October, 1809. in contravention of the provisions of the act of Congress, entitled "An act to interdict the commer-
cial intercourse betvYeen the United States and Great Brilain and France, and their dependencies, and for other pur-
poses." passed the 1st of March, 1809. The petitioners further state, that, on the arrival of the said merchandise at
New York, they gave notice thereof to the collector, and that they had no intention of violating any law; (hat tlie
merchandise, notwithstanding the fiiir and open procedure of the petitioners, was taken into the custody of the reve-
nue otticers, and that, on a petition to the Secretary of the Treasury, in coiiforinity to the act, entitled "An act to
provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein men-
tioned,'* he decided that the said merchandise should be delivered to the petitioners, on their payment of costs, double
duties on the articles imported contrary to law, and a sum equal to the extra duties imposed by his decision, for the
use of the custom house officers at New York; with which decision the petitioners complied. They now pray the
National Legislature that the sums of money which they have been made to pay, over and above the legal duties, may
be refunded.
The Committee can see no great hardship in this case. The merchandise seized was prohibited. and the whole
importation, had a prosecuti(m been instituted, would have been condemned as an importation contravening the pro-
visions of the act, entitled "An act to interdict the ccmimercial intercourse between the United States and Great
Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes," passed the 1st ilay of March, 1809. The peti-
tioners or shippers must have known that the merchandise was liable to seizure prior to the shipment of the same at
London for the United States, the shipment having taken place more than three months subsequent to the passage of
the abovementioned act.
So far from being liable to the charge of rigor in the application of law to the petitioners' case, the Committee
are of opinion that tlie Secretary of the Treasury exercised the powers with which he is by law invested, with great
moderation.
Fnmi this view of the subject, the Committee beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of the petition is unreasonable, and ought not to be granted.
12th Congress.] No. 357. [Ist Session.
PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES.
COMML'NICATEC TO THE JIOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 23, 1811.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates in Congress assembled, the petition
of the subscribers, citizens of the Stale of New Jersey, respeclfully represents:
That your petitioners are concerned in the manufactory of iron, for which the district of country wherein tiiey
reside is peculiarly adapted. Our hills and mountains abound with iron ore, of the best quality, adequate to supply
the whole of the United States, and they also furnish streams of water, and fuel, sufficient to convert this ore into
bar iron, castings, nails, &c. &c.
Whilst our commerce was undisturbed by the freebooters of Europe, our iron manufactories afTorded us a living
profit. Of late, the large importations form Russia and Sweden, and consequent reduction of price; tlie diminution
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of commerce, and great difficulty of making sale of our iron for cash, have so effectually embarrased our operations,
thatreally we know not what course to pursue. , ., , , ^ ., , . ,• .,
If we sufter our works to lay idle, alter expending, perhaps, the whole of our capital in erecting them, we are most
certainly ruined; and if we persist in conducting them, under such heavy einbarrasments, we are almost as certainly
ruined. In this'dilemma, then, we appeal to the National Legislature, to relieve us from a situation whicli we could
neitlier i'oresec nor prevent. We look to them with confidence, to cherish and foster, with parental care, establish-
ments which, we are bold to say, may render us independent of Europe, in an article so highly important to the
agricultural, commercial, and manutacturing interests ol our country.
We solicit from your honorable body no other assistance tlian sucii as has been frequently extended to esta-
blishments of less importance than ours. If an entire prohibition to import iron from Europe should be judged inex-
pedient, we trust that the wisdom and patriotism of Congress will not hesitate in protecting us from ruin, by im-
posing such an atlditional duty on this article, when imported, as may enable us to proceed in exploring and bringing
forth the hidden treasures of our mountains.
And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray. ^r.cT .-.■, ^.-..^-cr.-^. , ,
^ ^ JOSIAH MUNSON, ar?f/oi!/jers.
New Jersey, November, 1811.
12th Congress.] No. 358. [1st Sgsgioy.
COMPENSATION OF REVENUE OFFICERS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 30, 1811.
Mr. Bacon, from the Committee of Ways and Means, to whom was referred the several petitions of the collectors
of the ports of Philadelphia, Norfolk, Plymouth, (Massachusetts) and Baltimore, and of the naval officer of the
port of Philadelphia, made the following report:
That the aforesaid officers pray that provision may be made, by law, lor remunerating to them the deficiencies
which have happenecl in the amount of their usual annual compensations, for some years past; and, as it respects the
collectors of the ports of Baltimore and Norfolk, that additional compensation may be made them for the future.
The committee have observed that the deficiencies refeiTed to have occurred principally during the years 1808
and 1809, and have been occasioned by two causes:
1st. The ge:ierally depressed state of commerce, during those years, which so materially affected the general
revenue of the country, and, consequently, the emoluments of the officers employed in its collection, in different
degrees.
'2 J. The payment over, by some of the present incumbents of those particular offices, to the legal representatives
of their deceased predecessors, of a moiety of the commissions arising from duties bonded by such predecessors, but
actually received by such incumbents, pursuant to the 4th section of the act to establish the compensations of those
officers, passed March '2d, 1799.
On this view of the subject, the committee would remark, that, so far as such diminution of compensation has
been occasioned by the first mentioned cause, it must be expected by public officers, whose emoluments depend, in
a great degree, upon the actual state of the general commerce of the country, that they should, in some measure,
share their part in the occasional variations which, at particular periods, may happen to that commeice; and if,
during some years, they are enabled to receive an amount which is obviously something more tlian an average compen-
sation for services equally arduous, in the ordinary branches of private business, it ought not to be complained of,
if, in other years, they should receive some\\hat less. Applying this principle to the case of the particular officers
under consi"(leration, the committee are convinced that, upon an average of three years, iiom 1808 to 1810, both in-
clusive, those officers (with the exception of the collector of Baltimore) have been enabled to receive an annual
compensation i'or their services, which, in reference to the general rewards of skill and industry, during that period,
ought, under all the circumstances of their case, to be deemed a reasonable one. The nett emoluments of the collec iur
of Phibdelphi:!. (including the half commissions paid to his predecessor) during that period, amounting to the aveiage
sum ot $-2,537 1-2, annually: those of the naval officer of that port, to '$-2,6-2c> 89; those of the collector of Norfolk,
to *9-21 82: and those of the collector of Plymouth, to $;l.341 45.
That, so far as the nett emoluments of some of tliose officers have been affected by the second consideration above
stated, it ought not to form a ground lor remuneration by the Government, since it is a circumstance incident to all
other officers of the same desmption, upon the commencement of their official duties, and is, in effect, but the ad-
vance of a sum out of their first year's emoluments, which they may calculate upon being refunded to them, or their
legal representatives, after the expiration of their official duties by death or resignation.
"That some inequalities exist in the compensations now allowed to the officers of the customs, is not improbable,
and a general review of that subject may, at a suitable time, be proper and expedient. But it is doubted whether
the present unsettled state of our commerce and revenue will aftiiid sufficient data on which any permanent regula-
tions in tliis behalf ought to be founded.
The case of the collector of Baltimore is the only one. amongst those referred to them, which, in the judgment of
the committee, is attended with such obvious circumstances of hardship, and sostrikinginadequacy of compensation,
as to justify extending to him specific and temporary relief. The present collector came into office near the com-
mencement of the year 1808; and it appears, from the official returns of his emoluments and expenditures, that his
nett emoluments for that and the two succeeding years have amounted to but $1,180 57, being an average an-
nual compensation for those years of but $393 52; and, so far as can be ascertained from a comparative view
of the official returns, it appears that the expemlitures ot that office have, during that period, been kept within a*
reasonable limits as circumstances would justify.
Under this view of the several cases referred to them, the committee recommend to the House the following
resolutions:
1st. That the prayer of the several petitions of the collectors of the ports of Philadelphia. Norfolk, and Plymouth,
(Massachusetts) and of the naval officer of the port of Philadelphia, ought not to be granted.
2d. That there be allowed and paid to James H. M'Culloch, collector of the port of Baltimore, the sum of 1,500
dollars, as a renumeration for services in his said office, during the years 1808, 1809, and 1810, for which iii^ offi-
cial emoluments were an inadequate compensation.
[See supplemental report. No. 360.]
1811.] COMPENSATION OF REVKNUK Ot'FrCERS. 5|
The {'(iinniittce beg leave lurlliei- to report:
That, in the course of tlie exaininations which became necessary in relation lo ihe meril.s ol' liie particuhir cases
under consideration, their attention lias been drawn lo the practical operation of those, portions of (he revenue laws
which were designed to limit within reasonal)le bounds the nett atnuial emoluments of the ollicers of the customs, in
some of the nriiici|)al porlsof the (Tnion.
}5y the Stl section of the act of (longress. passed on ihe 3()(h day of April, 1S02, it is provided "that, wiienever
the annual emoluments of any colleclor of Ihe customs, after deducting therel'rom the ex|)endi(ures incident to his
otlice, shall amount to more than five thousand dollars, or those (jf a naval officer, after a like deduction, to more
than three thouse.nd five hundred dollars, or those of a surveyor, after a like deduction, to more than three thousnnd
dollars, tlie surplus shall be acc(nin(ed for, and jiaid by them, respectively, to the treasury of the I'liited Stales."'
The principal items c(mii)osing the aggregate ol' '•expenditures incident to these offices." consist of clerk hire,
stationary, oRice rent, ami fuel: an account of which, those officers are ii;iw reijuired by law to transmit, annually, to
the ("omptroller of the Treasury, to be by him laid befoi-e Congress. So long as the w hole nett amount <if emolu-
ments received by them, respectively, does not exceed ihe ina.rhnuin which they are ;iulhori/,ed lo retain for their
own compensation, the personeJ interest of the oflicer is undoubtedly a suf'icient check against an unreasonable ap-
plication of their gross emoluments U\v cleik hire;ind oilier oilicial expenses. Hut. whenever the nett amount comes
to exceed that maxbmnn, it is evident that Ihe expenditures i'oi- those oljjects are liable to mis;ip|)lication and abuse.
In the branch of clerk hire, parlicuhii ly. the establishment of a.ii oflicer imiy b',' extended amongst his fiiends, con-
nexions, and dependents, to a degree hmitcd only by the amount of which l!ie whole nett emoluments of the otiice
exceed that to which the law has limited the jiersonal compensation of the oliicer. The committee do not pretend
to aver that any instances of such nctual misapplication or abuse h;i\(' been bi'iuighl to their knowledge; but it is
deemed their duty to state those of which the system, under present regulations, is suscejitibie. From the infor-
mation received from the Treasury Department, it appears that no legal w practical check against such abuses now
exists in that Dejiarlment. !t m:iy. perhaps, be ditlicult to ])r:ivi(le any which siiall he entirely eftectual. It has oc
curred lo the committee, that some limilations upon the amount of (derk hire might properly be provided: tliat it
should be made the duty of all custom house olHcers to return to the (.'(uupl roller of the 'I'leasury a specification of
the number, names, and respecti\e coinpensafioii, of all clerks employed by them: and giving lo the accounting
oflicers of the Treasury Department a [lower of revising the accounts of oiiice expenditures, anil disallowing such
parts thereof as sh(iuld appear to (hem unreasonable or improper. 'I'hat all the emoluments arising from any agency,
employment, or office, attached to. or dependent on, any principal oliice in (he customs, should be included in their
general annual return of emolunients and expenditures — the retunis heretofore made, as it is understood, not being
uniform in this respect, some of the officeis including (hose particular emolumen(s in (heir returns, and odiers omi(-
ting them. In illustradoii of the nature and extent of these emoluments, it is to be observed that all the collectois,
in the ports whei e there are no surveyors, and the surveyois, in lliose ports where there are such oiticers. hold a
separate commi>si()n of inspector of the revenue foi- Ihe pari, in virtue of which they are entitled to certain fees.
One collector, in each State, under the act of April fitli, 16U2, (for repealing the internal taxes) has been authorized
to prepare certain certificates to accompanj spirits, wines, ami teas, imijorted, i'or which they receive certain fees.
Sundry collectors are agents for the marine hospital, and superintendents of light h;)uses, l()r which they receive
certain commissions on moneys expended by them. And whether it is within the intention (if the law of the .30tli of
April. 180-3, limiting the com[)ensations of these officers, that such incidental emoluments should be included in that
limitation, or not, it is ecjually proper that (heir anntial amount s'louhl be known, and brought within the review and
controlling powers of Congress.
Although the amount received by the custom house officers, for their shares of tine.-., penalties, and forfeitures,
does not form a part of their oidinary enmlunients, so as to subject this portion of them to the limitation, yet they
ought, as it is conceived, to include them in their returns, and for this obvious reason, viz: that the same causes
which may have much diniinislKd the legular emoluments of those officers, may, and probably have, greatly increas-
ed the casual ones arising from this source. Another reason for requiring such returns is that of uniformity — some
of the officers now including, and others omitting them.
Some regulations of this sort, designed to bring the official expenditure-: of the officers of the customs more im-
mediately under the review of the Legislature, and the reasonable control of the Treasury Department, have sug-
gested themselves to the committee, and have been incorporated into the bill, which, by orde;- of the House, is here-
with reported.
CoMMiriKK Room. Xovemher \d, IS'.l.
Sir:
The Committee of Ways and Means, lo whom has been reil-rred the several memorials of the coiiectors of
Norfolk. Philadelphia, and Baltimore, paying for extra compensation for past services, and for an increase of the
commissions attached to their oflices, for the future, and which, are herewith enclosed. ha\e directed me to request
of you the fidlowing information, viz:
1st. A statemeiit of the gross emoluments and ofiicial expenditures of the collector of Pxiliimnrc. fr(un the yeaf
1805, inclusive, (o tlie present period.
'2(1. A similar statement in relation to the collectors of PhilaJelpJiia and .\orfo/k for the ni-eceding (laariers of
the year 1811.
3d. A statement of the official expenditures of the three officei-s aforesaid, from tli(> year 180T. inclusive, to the
present period, noting distinctly, the nature of (hose expenditures, the number of clerks employed !)y each, with
their respective salaries and coni|K'nsations.
4th. Whether the official crpcndilKres of the collectors (particularly that |)ortioii (.'I them occasioned by clerk
hire) may not. without inconvenience, be diminished in propordon to (he corresponding dimiiuUion of the current
official business and emoluments of the several officers.
5(h. W hether the necessary actual duties of said officers have not, in a good measure, diminished in a corres-
ponding proportion to the diminution of their nett emoluments.
6th. ^^ hat practical checks exist against (he improper expendKure of money for clerk hire and other office ex-
penditures, and w hat are the general rules adopted by the Treasury Department in relation thereto.
7th. Such other information, tending to elucidate the subjects referred to the committee, as you may think proper
to communicate.
I am, sir, with great respect, your obedient serwaiK.
Hon. Albkrt Gallaiin. Secretary of the Treasury.
K. BACON.
Treasury Dhpaktjiknt, December '2tl, 1811.
Sir:
I have (he honor to enclose (he s(a(eincnts of emoluments and official expenditures of certain collectors, re-
quired by your leiter of I9(h ultimo, so far as the same are known at the treasury.
1 do not know the number and salaries of (:lerks employed by the collectors. No other returns are required
from them by law , in that respect, (ban those which have been annually transmitted to Congress. The treasury has
no control over, or checks against, the employment of a superfluous number of clerks by those officers — the only-
check provided by law being the ammint of their gross emolumen(s, out of which (hey must pay their clerks, office
514 FINANCE. [1813.
that they have all clone it as far as they could; but I cannot assert the fact of my own knowledge. I am of opinion
that, under the restrictive laws, the personal and actual duties of the collectors have been increased, notwithstanding
the diminution of business in other respects. That the three collectors, whose petitions you enclosed, have not,
during the period of their services, received a compensation adequate to those services, appears to me evident.
How far justice and policy may require that an additional allowance should be made to tiiem on that account, is
not a question for me to decide.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. E. Bacon, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
12tli Congress.] No. 359. [1st Session.
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
CTJMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 30, 1811.
Mr. Newton, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of Ezckiel
Hubble, of Bridgeport, in the State of Connecticut, made the following report:
That the petitioner, cm the 17th ot .Tanuary. 1809, at London, in the kingdom of Great Britain, purchased of Wil-
liam Lyman, the consul of the United States, the shipEliza Ann, of New York, he acting as the agent of the owners,
.Toshua Jones and Edward R. Jones, of New York, trading under the firm ot Joshua Jones and son, and that the said
ship was transferred to the petitioner, by the said William Lyman, according to the form prescribed by law. That,
after the purchase of the said ship, she sailed from liOudon, to Cadiz, in Spain; took in, there, acargo, principally be-
longing to the petitioner, and proceeded to New York, at which place she arrived on or about the 7th of June, 1809;
the petitioner being at that time absent in Europe, and for some months after the arrival of the said ship in the
United States; in consequence of which a register, in the name of the owner or petitioner, could not be obtained,and
the ship and cargo were subjected to the payment of foreign duties.
It is also stated that a legister for the said ship, accor(Rng to law, has been obtauied.
The object of the petitioner is to obtain a remission of so much of the duties as are above those paid by vessels of
the United States. .,.,..,.. ^ , ^
This case, while tlie said ^hip was without a register, cnme within the jurisdiction ot tiie Ireasury Department,
and a remission oi the foreign duties might have been procured, had an application been made to that Department
during the continuance of the disability incurred by the owner's not taking out a register within three days after the
arrival of the said ship in the port of New York. ■• ■ r ■ i o r i t
A new certificate of registry being obt:uned previous to the application of the owner to the Secretary of the irea-
sury for a remission of the foreign duties, put it out of the power of the latter (o do so, as the remission is incidental
only to the Secretary's removing a disability. ,, , , , , -i , -i
'The committee, on mature consideration, are ot opinion that cases like the present ought to be decided without
delay, and that it is safer to confine them to the jurisdiction of the Treasury Department. Being of this opinion, they
beg leave to report a bill, authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to render the same decision, on this case, that he
would have done had application been made to him previous to the removal of the disability by the petitioner.
12th Congress.] No. 360. [1st Session.
COMPENSATION OF REVENUE OFFICERS.
rOMMUMfATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ON THE 6tH OF JANUARY, 1812.
Mr. Bacon made the following report:
The Committee of Ways and Means beg leave to submit to the House the following report on the several petitions
of the collectors of the ports of Phila'delphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, and Plymouth, (Massachusetts) and the naval
officer of the port of Philadelphia, in correction of, and as supplementary to, their report, made in relation thereto,
on the 30th of December last. [See No. 358. ]
That on a further investigation of the amount of emoluments received by those officers during the years 1808, 1809.
and 181o' it appears that the iiett emoluments of the collector of Philadelphia, from the 27th of August. 1808, wlien he
entered upon his office, to the close of the year 1810, (including the half commissions paid to the estate ofhis predeces-
sor") amounted to the average sum of $3,26-2 02, annually; those of the collector of Baltimore, from the 13th Apnl,
1808 when he entered on his office, to the close of the year 1810, including the half commissions as aforesaid, to the
averTt^e sum of $1,687 68, annually; those of the collector of Norfolk, from the year 1808 to the year 1810, both inclu -
sive' fncludint' the half commissions as aforesaid, to the sum of $921 82, annually: those of the collector ot Ply-
mouth for the^'same period, to $1,953 92, annually; andthose of the naval officer of the port of Philadelphia, for the
same period, to $2,802 29, annually. r ■ • u ■ i •
Under this view of the facts, the committee recommend to the House the adoption of the following resolution, in
lieu of those recommended in tiieir former report on this subject: .„,.,.,,. « u- i« r ii, pi
That the piayer of the several petitions of the collectors ot the ports of Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, Fly-
mouth (Massachusetts) and of the naval officer of the port of Philadelphia, ought not to be granted.
1812.]
THE MINT.
515
12th Congress.]
No. 361.
[1st Skssio.x.
MINT.
COMMONICATEI) TO THE SENArE, JANLAKY 7. 1812.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
I lay before Congress, for their information. ;i report of ihc Director oi' the Mint.
January Ith, 1812.
JAMKS MADISON.
Sir
the exce
MtNT OK THF. Unitkd Statks, .A«(?/an/ 1 . 1812.
I have now the iionor of laying before you a report of the operations of the mint, during iht' hist year. With
xception of a few weeks, after tlie expiiation of the charter of tlie Ijaiik of t'ne Tniteil States, the supply of
bullion, now furnished chiefly by the other banks in this city, has never been more abundant.
From the tieasurer's statement of the last year's coinage, which is herewith transmitted, it will aii])ear that,
during that period, there have been struck and issued —
In gold coins, 99,581 pieces, amounting to 497.905 dollars.
In silver coins, 1,268,824 pieces, amounting to 608,340 dollars.
In copper coins. 281,165 pieces, amounting to 2,495 dollars and 95 cents.
Making, in tlie whole, one million six hundred and forty-nine thousand five hundred and seventy pieces of coin,
amounting to one million one hundred and eight thousand seven hundred and forty dollars and ninety-five cents.
I have, sir, the h mor to be, with sentiments of tlis greatest respect and esteem.
Your most obedient servant,
R. PA irKRSON.
.i Statement of the Coins struck at the Mint of the United States, from the 1st of January to the 3lst Deremljer.
1811, viz:
GOLD COINS.
Amount in dolls,
and Cents.
Total.
Half Eag-les.
Quarter ending 31st of March,
30th June,
30th September,
31st December,
16.330
21,520
27,450
34,281
81.650
107,600
137.250
171,405
99,581 pieces of gold coins,
99,581
Total amount of sold coins.
,
197,905 00
110.626 50
169.713 00
195,671 00
132.329 50
SILVER COINS.
Dimes.
Half Dollars.
Quarter ending 31st March.
30th June,
30tli September,
31st December,
12,000
53,180
221.253
337,026
380,706
364,659
1,268,834 pieces of silver coins,
65,180
1,203,644
608.340 000
2,180 25
315 70
COPPEK COINS.
Cents.
Half Cents.
Quarter ending 31st March,
30th September,
218,025
63,140
291,165 pieces of copper coins.
218.02.3
63,140
Total amount of copper coins.
_ _ _
2.495 9.1
1,649.570 pieces of all the coins. .\mount of ail the coins in 1811.
81,108.740 95
Mist of thb United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 31.?/ December^ 1811.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
516
FINANCE.
[1812.
Jin Abstract of the ordinary expenses of the Mint of the United States, from the 1st of January to the 3lst of De-
cember, ISli, inclusive, viz:
Quarter ending 3 Isl March, 1811. -
30th June, 1811,
30th September, 1811,
31st December, 1811,
Salaries.
Wages.
2,650 00
2,56G 07
3,5i>5 00
2.:5'25 00
1,869 49
1,881 29
1,9-25 88
1,921 66
10,266 67
7,598 32
Incidental.
497 50
1,070 26
598 02
734 86
2,900 64
Amount,
Totals.
5,016 99
5,518 22
5,048 90
5,181 52
$20,765 63
Mint of the United States, Treaswer-s Office, Philadelphia, 3U7 December, 1811.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
IStll CONORESS.]
No 362.
[1st Session.
PUBLIC DEPOSITES IN BANKS.
C0MMUNIC.\TED to the HOUSK of representatives, JANUARY 13, 1812.
Treasury Department, January 8ih, 1812,
Siu:
1 have the honor, in obeiilence to tlie resolution of the House ot Itepresentatives, of the 23d ultimo, to trans-
mit a stiilement of the several banks in which the public moneys are now deposited, showin^g the greatest amount
that has been deposited in each i);ink at any one period since the 4th day of March, 1811, and also the amount de-
posited in each bank on the 30th of September, 1811.
The annexed correspondence. No. 1 to 17, relates to t!ie otlier subjects of iii(|uiry embraced by the resolution of
the House.
As soon as it had been ascertained that tiie charter of the Bank of tlie Lnitcd States would not be renewed, a
letter was addressed (No. 1) to the collectors of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Noifolk, Charles-
ton and New Oi-leans, directing them to cease to deposite custom house bonds foi- collection in the Bank of the United
States, (or its branches) to withdiaw those falling due after the 3(1 ilay of March, 1811, and to deposite thereaf-
ter, the bonds, in one or more State banks, which were, according to the information already received, either pointed
out or left at the option of the collector. The only condition required, in the first instance,_from the bank or banks
thus selected, was, that they should, in their discounts, give the preference t > paper olfered by persons having
custom house bunds to pay. This, considering the pressure expected from the dissaluti'in of the Bank of the United
States, appeared of primary importance towards facilitating and securing the collection of the revenue. There being
no State Bank at Savannah, the collector of that port was only directed to cease depositing the revenue bonds in the
Branch Bank of the I'nitcd States.
The banks selected in conformity witii that instruction, were,
At Boston, the Union and Massachusetts Banks:
At New York, the Manhattan Company and Mechanics' Bank;
At Philadelphia, the Bank of Pennsylvania and Fanners' and Mechanics* Bank;
At Baltimore, the Bank of Baltimore and the Commercial and Farmers' Bank;
At Norfolk, the branch of the Bimk of Virginia;
At Charleston, the State l^ank;
At New Orleans, the Bank of Louisiana.
Partial deposites iiad previously been made in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and with the Manhattan Company, as
was in a fiu-mer report stated to Congress. At Norfolk and New Orleans, there was no choice, as only one bank
was established in each of those two cities. The revenue bonds are divided equally, at Philadelphia, between the
two banks employed there. The collect!)rs of New York and Baltimore have been directed to deposite about two-
thirds of the bimds with (he Manhattan Company and the Bank of Baltimore, respectively, and the other third in the
other bank employed in each j)lace. The collector of Boston deposites indiscriminately in the Union andMassachu-
Betts Banks, but generally to a larger amount in the first.
All those banks, with the exception of that of Norfolk, explicitly assented to the condition required, and trans-
mitted answers similar in substance to that given by the Bank of Pennsylvania, (No. 2.) The answer of the bank
at Norfolk (No. 3) was also in the aliinnative. but'more cautiously expressed. There being but one bank in Vir-
ginia, which must necessarily be employed, and the public deposites, compared with its capital, being inconsiderable,
it was thought ineligible to ask any other conditions, and the letter (No. 6) was accordingly written.
To all the other banks, above mentioned, the letter (No. 4) was written, informing them that a monthly state-
ment of their situation, which would be considered as conlideniial, and the same accommodation, in the transmission
of public moneys, as had heretofore been received from the Bank of the C' nited States, would be expected from them.
From all of them, the State B;ink of South Cai'olina excepted, an answerin the altinmUive was received, similar in
substance to that given by tiie Bank of Pennsylvania, (No. 5.) The answer of the State Bank was inodihed, by rea-
son of some particular provisions m its charter. That answer, and (he reply to it, are marked No. 7 and 8. If the
alterations in the charter, therein alluded to, are not obtained, it may hereafter become necessary to place the public
moneys collected at Charleston, in another bank.
Previous to the establishment of the B;-
\imk of the United States at Wasiiington, the Bank of Columbia had
been employed in paying the dividends ou the public debt, and transacting all the treasury business at the seat of
Government, it hail aiterwards continued to receive partial deposites. arising from the sources stated in a former
report; and since the dissolution of the Bank of the United States, the treasury payments have been made through
that bank and that of Washington, in the manner explained in the letters No. 9 to 13.
The dividends on the public debt, formerly paid at the Bank of the United States and its branches, are now paid,
at Boston, by the Union Bank; at New York, by the Manhattan Company; at Philadelphia, by the Bank of Pennsyl-
vania; at Washington, by the Bank of Columbia; and at Charleston, by the State Bank.
181'2.]
PUBLIC DKPOSITES IN BANKS.
517
The other banks in which public moneys had previously been, ami continue to be. deposited, are those of Maine
and Saco, in the Dstrict of Maine: Roger Williams and Newptirt, in the State of Rhode Island: Alexandria, in
the District of Columbia; Marietta, in the State of Ohio: l\.entucky, in that State: and the otHce of t!ie Bank of Penu-
\M'i\
uisins from the sales
I'lie h'tters. No. 1-1 to
Island. Conneiicuf, North Ca-
('(ini|)any. die Virginia branch.
leu \\anlei!, paid at
agreed to pay. in one
sylvania, at Pittsburg. In the three last, deposites are made by the receivers of public money
of hauls: in the others, by the collectors of customs of the places wliere they are e.stabli ' '"
17, will show the manner in which the surplus revenue collected in Maine," Rhode
rolina, Savannah, and some other ports, is diawn indie Union Hank, the Manhattai
of N(ufolk. and the State Bank of South Carolina. The sums deposiied at l'iii>burg, are. v.
Philadelphia, by the I5ank of Pennsylvania. The banks ofMariettaand Kentucky had, heretofore
of the Atlantic banks, the moneys depoMted with them, and for which ilie irca.-ury could not dra\v upon them within
four m<inths after tiie ilate of s icli deposite>. They have found it, lately, ditticult to ettecl tho>e payments within that
timCj^aiid by a late agreement with tiie Bank of Kentucky, the time has been extended to six months.
No difficulty has been experieiiceil in the transmi-sioii of public moneys, and. with the excei)tion of Norfoik and
Savannaii, tlie revenue has generally been as well collected as heretofore.
^^'ith respect to the late Bank of the United States, the loan was repaid at the times and in the manner \\hich
appeared best calculated to priidiice the least inconvenience to tin- public, aiul to the banks now employed by Uovern-
ment. The deposites were gradually w ithdrawn, and the account with that institution and its branches fuiaily closed,
on the 2d of September last, with tlie excei)tioii of a lialance of about 70,000 dollars in the New Orleans branch, for
the whole of \v Inch a credit has. several months ago, been given to the agents of the ^^'arand Na\y l)ej);iitments, but
which has not yet been iiuide use of by them.
It had been suggested, in a report of January -i.'}, 1811. that some doubt might exist respecting the obligation of
the United States to receive the notes of tlie late Bank of the United States in payment of duties, afterits ilissolution.
No legislative provision having been made on that subject, the collectors and reciever-. of public moneys were ne-
vertheless directed not to receive any which the bank refused to receive from (Tovernment. uv for wliicli such col-
lectors could not conveniently receive (layment. The circuit court of Virginia has, however, lately decided, that,
under the existing law, all the notes of that bank, and wherever payable, were still, e\ery where, a legal tender in pay-
ment of duties. The necessity of an immediate repeal of that part of the law which is still considered as being m
force, is respectfully submitted: as a very considenible amount of outstanding notes of New Orleans, Savannah, and
Charleston, will otherwise be forced on the treasury, and cannot be realized without great risk, and the expense of
transporting specie.
I have the honor to be. witli great respect. Sir, your obedient ser^■ant.
ALBERT (iVLLATIN.
The Honorable tlie Speaker of the House of Representatives.
iitatement. of the several bonks in irhich the public money is deposiied; shoicins- the greatest amount in each bank at
any one period, since the \th March, 1811: cmd, also, the amount deposited in each bank on the 30th September.
ISll.
Greatest amount at anv one period since 4th
Niinics of Banks.
Where situated.
March, 1811.
Amount on 30th
Septeniber, 181 1.
Amount.
Period.
Maine.
Portland,
$58.-249 00
September 30, 1811.
$58,249 00
Saco. - - - -
Saco,
49,80G 69
December 16, "
35,218 22
Union.
Boston,
tJS5,;j7"2 18
Ditto.
491,374 31
Massachusetts.
Do.
358,4-20 77
November 18.
311. 503 37
Roger Williams.
Providence, -
85.791 12
December 9,
67,291 12
Newport,
Newport.
40,202 95
March 4, "
19.901 65
Manhattan,
New York,
1,106,460 86
November 25, "
685,094 62
Mechanics".
Do.
675,474 34
December 23. •'
490,516 15
Farmers and Mechanics".
Philadelphia, -
572,744 09
November 25.
100.750 65
Pennsylvania.
Do.
646,673 37
December 23,
372,715 70
Branch bank of Pennsylvania,
Pittsburg,
154,474 17
Ditto, 16, ••
69,562 82
Balliinore.
Baltimore,
382.377 85
Ditto,
267,616 91
Co-nmercia! and Farmers'.
Do.
132.636 50
October 7,
117,636 50
\V a-hinsto;!,
^^'ashington, -
126,009 94
Deci-mber 23,
.■>7,285 87
(_"i.!;;mbia.
Do.
220,653 05
Ditto,
73,868 28
Alexandria.
Alexandria, -
66,319 89
September 30.
66,319 89
Branch of Bank ol Virginia. ■
Norfolk,
67,788 87
December 23.
17,546 28
State. - - - -
Charleston,
486,217 79
Ditto, 16, '•
344,285 00
Marietta.
Marietta,
19,601 62
March 4. "
9,047 25
Kentucky,
Frankfort,
131,011 73
September 30,
131,011 73
Louisiana,
New Orleans,
124,000 00
Ditto,
124.000 00
Branch of Bank of United States,
Do.
196,701 55
March 4. •'
(«.) 68,860 03
(n. ) A credit in favor of the agents of the War and Navy Departments for the whole of this sum lias been g-ivcn for severa
months, but has not yet been made use of by them.
Tre.\sury Dep.^rt.micnt. December 30, 1811.
No. 1.
Tke.\surv Dep.vrt.ment. February 25, 1811.
mr:
It being now settled that the charter of the Bank of the United States will not be renewed, and it being ne-
cessaiy to discontiinie the agency of that bank in transacting the treasury business, after its corporate character shall
have ceased, I have to request your imuieiliate attention to the following preliminary arrangements:
1. From the receipt of this letter, you will cease to deposite custom house bonds tor collection in (he Bank of the
United States, and you will withdraw all such bonds, falling ilue after the third day of March next, as have been
idready deposited therein for collection.
2. Vou w.ll deposite. for collection, all b^mds becoming tlue after the third day of March next, in such of the
State baijks at Philadelphia as shall appear to you best adapted for eftecting such collection punctually, etfectually.
and securely. The only condition to be previously required of such bank is the following: that, in making their
discoutits, other things being equal, thev shall consider it as a rule, that paper oSered by persons h.aving custom
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518 FINANCE. [1812.
house bonds to pay, and intended to be applied to such payments, shall have the preference over all other paper
oPiered for discount. This is not intended to take from the directors the privilege of judging as to the sufficiency
of the drawers or endorsers of paper thus offered for discount, but only that, when such sufficiency is not doubted,
the first facilities of the bank shall be given to those who have payments to make to the treasury. If the state of
commercial credit, an<l the pressure pn the banks, be such that, in your opinion, a division of those deposites
between two banks will have a tendency more effectually to assist and support those interests, so important to the
treasury, you are at liberty to make such division.
It is to be distinctly comuiunicated to such bank or banks as you may select, that the arrangement now made is
temporary, and that it is not, in any wise, to be taken as a pledge that the public deposites will be permanently con-
tinued with them.
3. The moneys collected are to be paid over weekly, as heretofore, to the credit of the Treasurer of the United
States, with whom, of course, the bank or banks you may select, must open an account. Instructions, as to the
mode of keeping this account, and transmitting statements ot it to the treasury, will be given to them by this
Department.
4. As soon as you shall have made your arrangements under this instruction, you will inform me, with precision,
what they are, that the corresponding measures may be regularly and promptly taken here.
I am, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
John Steele, Esq. Collector, Philadelphia.
P. S. On equal terms, I would prefer employing the Pennsylvania Bank and the Farmers and Mechanics' Bank.
No. 2.
Bank of Pennsylvania, March 2cl, 1811.
Sir:
I had the honor of laying before the directors of this institution your letter of yesterday, respecting the
agency of this bank, in conjunction with the Farmers and Mechanics' Bank, in the collection of the revenue at
this port.
I am directed to enclose you a copy of the resolution entered into by them, accepting of the agency on the terms
proposed.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH P. NORRIS, P. B. P.
John Steele, Esquire.
At a meeting of the President and Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania, on Saturday, the 2d March, 1811. a com-
niunicatiiu), under date of tiie 1st instant, from John Steele, Esquire, collector of the port ( f Philadelphia,
ad<lressed to the President of this Board, being read, and the subject thereof duly considered, it is
Resolved, That the agency proposed to this bank, of transacting a part of the business of the Treasury Depart-
ment of the United States, be accepted; and, in compliance with the stipulation made by the collector, it is under-
stood that the persons having custom house bonds to pay at tliis bank wdl be accommodated with discounts, under
the usual precautions and sufficiency of the paper, intending thereby to give the first facilities of the bank to the
collection of the revenue, and to those who have payments to make to the treasury.
The President is requested to make a reply to the communication Irom the collector, furnishing a copy of the
above resolution.
Extract from the minutes.
JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
No. .3.
The President laid before tlie Board of Directors a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury Department,
to Larkin Smith, Esquire, collector of the port of Norfolk, on the subject (if making arrangements with this
office for opening an account, and depositing custom house bonds fi)r collection: It is, therefore,
Resolved, itnanimousli/. That they will, at all times, aftlird to the Government of the United States, and its
debtors, every facility anil aid in their power, consistent with the interest of the institution committed to their care;
but will not pledge themselves for any specific arrangement on the subject of discounts.
A true extract from the proceedings of the Board of Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposite, Bank of
Virginia, at Norfolk, 5th March, 1811.
THOMAS WILLIAMSON, Cashier.
No. 4.
Treasury Department, March 8. 1811.
The collector of Philadelphia having communicated to me the assent of the directors of your institution, to
the propositions made by him to you for receiving the public deposites, I have now to observe, that, as the treasurer
can keep no bank book, it is necessary that a weekly statement of his account be sent to him from the bank, credit-
ing him with all moneys received on his account, (and specifying from whom, and generally on what account) and
charging him with all bills paid. The bills are to be cancelled and reiurned at the same time; and a duplicate of
the same account is to be also weekly sent to the Secretary of the Treasury.
From all the banks with which the public moneys will hereafter be deposited, the same statement, and. as hr as
practicable, the same accommodations will be expected, as have heretofore been received from the Bank of the
United States.
A form of the statement of the situation of the bank, to be sent monthly to the Secretary of the Treasury, is an-
nexed at the foot of this letter; but the general items therein inserted, are not intended to exclude any greater num-
ber of particulars which the bank may be in the habit of entering in statesnents of this nature. The statement may
be put under double cover, the inner one marked " private," and will be considered confidential.
With respect to accommodations, I allude at this time only to the transmiss'on of public moneys, which cannot
be conveniently effected, unless some concert exists between the banks with which public deposites will be made in
the several seaports. On that subject it must be agreed by the Bank ot Pennsylvania, to give credit to the Treasurer
of the United States, when tiie public service may require it, for the amount of such drafts as he may be directed to
draw in their favor on the other banks doing the public business at the several places where branches of the Bank of
the United States had been established. The names of these banks, and other details, will be hereafter given. But,
in order to pave the way for a permanent arrangement, it is neces^aiy to ascertain whether the Bank of Pennsylvania
can conveniently transact the public business on that principle, and an early answer on that subject w.ll be eligible.
It is proper to add, that it will not be expected that the bank should thus take drafts on Norfolk, Charleston,
Savannah and New Orleans, beyond a limited and very moderate annual amount. But it would be an additional
inducement to make your institution a permanent depository of the public moneys, if they would also agree to take
annually, in the same manner, a certain sum in drafts on the banks of Chillicothe and Kentucky.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Joseph P. Norris, Esq. President of the Bank of Penmylvania.
1812.]
PUBLIC DEPOSITES IN BANKS.
Form of statement of the situation of the Bank.
Bills and notes discounted, - - -
Specie, . - . . .
Due from Bank of (stating each bank from which
a balance is due) - -
Bank notes of Bank, (stating each bank)
Real estate, - . . . .
$165
60
a5
30
10
$290
Capital paid in, - - - -
Bank notes in circulation.
Deposite to credit of Treasurer of ('nited States,
Do. <l(). of ♦
Do. do. individuals.
Due to Bank ol", (stating each hank) -
Discount received — sundries,
519
Sioo
.oo
.?0
5
80
20
5
$290
• Here insert particularly the amount to the credit of each public officer, (conimissioner of loans, navy agent, military-
agent, purveyor, SiC.) who may keep his account at tlie bank.
No. 5.
Bankov Pf.nnsvlvania, March \?,lh, 1811.
Sik:
I had the honor of receiving your letter of the Sth instant, and of laying the same before the directors of this
institution. They have directed ine to inform you, they accept the terms therein proposed, as per resolution, copy
of which is enclosed.
As soon as we are notified of the banks transacting the public business, immediate measures will lie taken to
open a coriespondence witii them, in order to facilitate the fiscal arrangements of the Government.
Our present intercourse with banks in the St;ites of Kentucky and Ohio enable us to comply with your wishes
in taking drafts on Kentucky and Chillicothe.
I have the iiorior to be. very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH P. NORRIS, P. H. P.
Honorable Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
A communication from Albert Gallatin, Esquire, Secretary of the Treasury, addressed lo the President of this
Board, being read, by which it ajjpears that, in order to a permanent aiiangement for transacting the public
business, and making this institution the depository of the public moneys, it is necessary to have an assurance
that such accouiniodations and facilities, as the public service requires, will be afforded, it is, therefore,
Besolved, That the President be requested to make a respectful reply to the said communication, expressing the
disposition and willingness of this Board to comply with the requisitions now made, and which hereafter ma'j- be
made, by the Secretary of the Treasury, so far as the same is within the ability and resources of the bank.
Extiact from the minutes.
JOSEPH 1'. NORRIS, P. li. P.
Ba.nk of Pennsvi.vama, March I3th, 1811.
No. 6.
Treasury Department, March 11, 1811.
The collector of Norfolk having communicated to me a resolution of the Board of Directors of the office of
discount ant! deposite of the Bank of Virginia, at Norfolk, of the oth instant, which I understand to imply a ciuisent
on their part to receive the public deposites, I beg leave to request, as the treasurer cannot keep a bank tx)ok with
your institution, that you will direct your cashier to transmit to him, weekly, a statement of his account, crediting
all sums received (specifying from whom, and generally on what account) and charging all bills paid. The bills
are to be cancelled and transmitted with the statement to the treasurer: and I have also to request that a copy of the
statement may be. at the same time, transmitted to tiie Secretaiy of the Treasury.
I have the honor to be, sir. your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The President qf the Office of Discount and Deposite of the Bank of Virifinia, at Norfolk.
No.
State Bank. Charleston. S. C, ^ipril 5, 1811.
ir:
On the first instant I had tlie lionor of acknuu leilging the receipt of your two letters of the ISsh and I9th
ult.. since which I have submitted them to the Board of Directors, who have passed tlie resolution I now enclose.
A desire and intention, expressed some years since, by the principal stockholders, lo establish a credit with the
Manhattan Bank of New York, and to enter into mutual arrangements so as to give credit to the post notes of the
two banks, not meeting with the approbation of the Legislature, induced that body to impose the last enacting clause
in the printed copy ol the charter of our bank, which 1 also herewith transmit, restricting us from giving ci-edit to
any bank or banks established in any of our sister States. But the Board does not see that, in the arrangements
which you have slated, there would be any violation of this charter, as i; is not their intention to open any account
with either of the Northern banks, but merely to take the drafts of the Government, payable at sight, which the
bank must dispone of in the best manner possible: and it will be obvious to you. that the (iovernment must always
consider itself responsible for these drafts until they shall be paid, even if they are not presented for some time
and a failure of tiie Niu'thern bank should, in the mean time, take ])lace. This being understood, it cannot be saiJ
that we give any credit to a Northern bank, or that we violate either the letter or the spirit of our charter.
I also deem it proper to state that there is no doubt but that, if the clause alluded to shall hereafter be found to
interfere with any arrangements which may be necessary to the accommodation of the Government, or to the bene-
fit of the bank, it will, on a representation to the Legislature, at its next session, be repealed, as the State holds three-
eights of the capital of the bank.
I remain, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
FELIX \VARLKY,/^re4irfe«/.
TTie Honorable the Secretary of the Treasury of I he Utiited States.
520 FINANCE. , C1812.
State Bank, Charleston, S. C, Jipril 5, 1811.
Tiic ciiinmitlce to whom were i-ei"ei red the letters of the Honorable Albert Gallatin, of the 13th and 19th ultimo,
respectlully report:
That they have taken the subject-matter of the said letters into their consideration, and recommend the adoption
of the following resolutions, viz:
Resolved. That it is the earnest wish and desire of the directors of this bank to enter into all such airangements
and accommodations as \\ill meet the views of the honorable the Secretary ol the Treasury of the United States,
and of the Government thereof, provided the same do not violate, and are not repugnant to, the charter of this
bank.
Resolved, farther. That the Piesident of this bank do transmit a copy of the aforesaid resolution, together with
a printed copy of the act of incorporation, to the honorable the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.
By order of the Board.
FELIX WARLEY, Presidei^t.
No. 8.
Treascrv Department, .-^pr// 15, 1811.
Sir:
I liad the honor to receive your letter of the 5th instant, and regret that the provisions of the charter of liie
State Banlv should preclude that institution from giving to the treasury that accommodation in the transmission of
public moneys which may, at times, be indispensably necessary. On comparing, however, the probable receipts at
Charleston for this year, with the probable amount of demands against the treasury, payable at the same place, I
think it improbable that the exjienditure should exceed the receipts; and as it is only in that case that it would be-
come necessary to provide for the deficiency by giving to the State Bank drafts on otlier banks, it is hoped that no
inconvenience will, for the present, arise from the provision in its charter which forbids giving credit to banks in
other States. With a view to permanent arrangements for the ensuing years, I would suggest the propriety of ob-
taining from the I^egislature a modiiication in that provision, the object of which I do not understand, and which
would certainly impede the operations of the bank in its relation with the General Government.
In the mean whde, presuming that the resolution of the Board is. in every other respect, intended as an accept-
ance of the proposals of the treasury, and that the requested statements wdl be transmitted, tlie collector will be
instructed to continue his public deposites in the State Bank.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Felix Wari.ev. E?q., President of the Stale Bank, Charleston, South Carolina.
No. 9.
Treasury Department, March 28. 1811.
Sir:
It having been determined that a portion of the treasury payments should be made tin-ough the medium of
the Bank of ^Vaslungton. I have now to state the principles on which it is expected this business will be transacted
by the bank.
1. The bank to receive such sums as may be oftered by individuals who have payments to make into the treasury,
and to pass the same to the credit of the Treasurer of the United States.
2. As the payments thus made into the bank will fall far short of the payments that will be required to be made
by the bank, on account of the treasury, the sums that may be necessary to meet these last payments will be sup-
plied to the bank by bills on Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, \\hich bills will be regulated, as i'ar
as practicable, by the nmtual convenience of the treasury in furnishing funds, and the bank in receiving them at
each of those places.
3. The payments by the bank will be made on treasury, war, or navy warrants, directed to the bank by the
treasurer, or on drafts drawn by him. The payment is, of course, always to be made in specie, if required by the
holder of the warrant or diaft.
4. On Monday of each week a copy of the treasurer's account with the bank, for the preceding week, is to be
sent to the Secretary of the Treasury; and if the treasurer shall find it more convenient to receive a statement of
his account, in that way, than to keep a l>ank book, the bank will also furnish him with a similar copy.
5. At the end of every month, a statement of the situation of the bank, made out agreeably to the annexed
form, is to be sent to the Secretary of the Treasury. It may be enclosed in a double cover, the inner one marked
" private,*' and will be considered as confidential.
The above are the most material principles which regulated the connexion betw een the treasury and the late
office of discount and deposite at the seat of Government, and which it is desirable should continue to be maintained
with tlie banks transacting tbe public business here. The assent of your direction to them will be necessary, ami
ought to be communicated to me as early as practicable. I shall, in the mean time, presuming, from the resolution
of the Board, already passed upon the subject, that their assent will be given, direct the treasurer, on the first day
of the ensuing month, to place in your bank bills on Baltimore and Philadelphia for twenty thousand dollars, to
form the first deposite on which the treasury payments will commence.
I am, &c. ALBERT GALLATIN.
Daniel Carroll, Esq., President of the Bank of TJ'ashington.
No. 10.
Washington, t^pnV 3, 1811.
Sir:
Your letter of the 28th ol March has been before the directors o( the Bank of 'SA ashington. They agree to
the principles contained in that letter, relying always that we shall be treated with the same liberality extended to
neighboring institutions.
I have the honor, &c. DANIEL CARROLL, of Duddington, President.
The Honorable Albert Gallatin.
Sir:
No. 11.
Treasury Department, 31arch 28, 1811.
I have thought it proper to state the following as the principles on which it is expected that the treasury business
will be conducted by the Bank of Columbia, and to request that the same may be submitted to tiie directors, for tiieir
approbation, which, when given, you will please to communicate to me.
1st. The bank to continue to receive, as heretofore, such sums as may be oftered by individuals, who have pay-
ments to make into the treasury, and to pass the same to the credit of the Treasurer of the United States.
1812.] PUBLIC DEPOSITES IN BANKS. 521
2d. The bank to receive bills, dnnvn by the treasurer on Baltimore. Pliilailelpliia. New York, or Boston, (regu-
lated by the state ot'the I'unds, at the command of the treasury at eacli of those places, but accommodated, also, as tar
as practicable, to the convenience ol the i)ank) lor .>-Mch sums as may Ije necessary to suj)ply the l)aiik with the means
ol' meeting the payments ol the Irea.suiy. <)cca>ioiial dralis lor the collecting in ol the revenui- in N'irginia, will be IVir-
nished as heretofore.
3i\. The payments of treasury, uar, or navy warrants, directed by. tie- tieasurer to the i5ank of C^olumbia, and
of drafts drawn by him o!i the bank, are to be make in specie, wheni'vei- the holder ^hall rccjuire.
4th. On Monday of each week, a co|)y of the treasurer's account for the preceding wt-ek, is to bv sent to the
Secretaiy of the Treasury.
5th. At the end of cveiy month, a statement of the situation of the bank, made out agreeably to the annexed form,
is to be sent to the Secretaiy ol the Treasury. It may be enclose;! in a double cover, the innei- (uie marked 'private,'
antl v,W\ be considered as c(Jidid<>ntial.
Gth. The dividends on the public debt, payable at the treasury, will be paid through the medium of the Bank of
Columbia. The Register of the Tre:'sury has been directed to place the abstracts forihe (juarter ending on the 31st in-
stant, in the Baidc of Columbia: and the cashier of the lateofficeot discount aiul deiiosite. at this place, \\ill bedirect-
ed to pay to the cashier of the Hank of Columbia, twenty thousand dollar-;, toenable him to make these payments. Thi'
abstracts of dividends, un w ell those returned unclaimed, fiom the loan offices, as those for stock standing on the trea-
sury books, for past jieriods, which have, heretofore, lain in the office of discount and depositc. for payment, will be
placed in the Bank of Columbia, as soon as the accounts of the cashier of the ('tlice of discount and (jepo^iie can be
made out and settled at the treasury. For all sums furnished to the cashier of the Bank (d' Columbin. for th(> pay-
ment of di\idends, he will be charged on the books ol the treasury, and will render his accounts for the payment a:^
such times, and in such manner, as the (,'omptroller of tlte Treasury shall prescribe. The dividends beingpayable,
cither to the stockhcdders, in person, or to their attorneys, and many standing powers for this purpose being now
lodged in the late oflice of discount and de|)Osite, they have been directed to be delivered up tiirthe jiurpose (d' being
deposited in the Bank of Colutnbia. But, as it may happen that they will not be ready for ikdiveiy by the liist thiy of
the ensuing month, you will direct your cashier, until the powers themselves are received, to receive a certiticate ol'
the existence and extent ofj-uch ['o\\ers. from the late office of discount and deposite, as sufficient authority on which
to make the payments. !t is proper to mention, here, that powers given to the president and directors of the B;ink id"
the United 8tate~, or their cashier, or any of their officers. /» ///c/r (i^V/r?/ characfcrs, ave considered as being no
longer of any validity. If any future question shall arise as to the validity of powers, the Cotnptroiler of the 'I'reti-
sury IS to be applied to for a decision.
To avoid any coid'usion in th.e accounts between the treasurj and the Bank of Columbia, «liich might arise from
the establishment by the bank ofan office of pay and deposite iii the city of Washington, it is to be un(iei>tood that
the whole (d'the treasury transactions \vith the bank will be conducted through the medium of this establishment, in
Washington, and that no account with the treasurer is to be ke|)t at the bank in Georgetown. Bills drauii by the
treasurer, in titvcu- of the bank, will be in the name of their cashier, for which credit is to be given to him in ^^■ashing-
ton: and the warrants and drafts of the treasurer will be all directed to, and payable only in, Wasliington. It will
follow that the balance now to the credit of the treasurer, in the Bank of Colund)ia, i? to stand, on the first of April,
to his credit in Washington, his account in the bank at Georgetown being closed from that time.
I am. ice.
John Mason, Esqr. Presidcnl of the Bank of Columbia.
No. 12.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
8ir:
been s
Bank of Q ohvyiwi \. April 5, 1811.
The letter you did me the Iionor to address me on the 2S!th idt., on the subject of the treasury deposites, has
uccii submitted to the first board of directors conveiicd, after it came to my hands.
I am instructed, sir, to transinitto you the enclosed resolution, and to assure you of the readiness with which this in-
stitution will, at all times, do whate\er may on it depend, to facilitate theadnnnistrationof the funds of the Govern-
inent, and to prove to you that the confidence you have been pleased to place in it has not been abused.
With very great respect, I have the honor to be.
Sir, your most obedient and humble servant,
JOHN MASON, Presidcnl.
The Hon. Albert G.\i. latin". Secretary of the Treasury.
Bank of Columbia.
At a Board of Directors, held on Thursday, the 4th of April, a letter from the honorable the Secretary of the Trea-
sury, dated the 28th of March, and addressed to the President of this institution, stating the principles oii which it was
expected that the treasury business will be conducted, by the Bank of Columbia, was laid betiire the Board, and the
same having been read and considered.
Resolved, That all and every of the terms and conditiotis prescribed by tlie Secretary of the Treasuiy, in the
aforesaid letter, be fully accepted: and that the president and cashier take the requisite measures to comply with the
same, and to carry into execution tiie wishes of the Secretary in relation thereto.
Test, WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier.
Treasury Department, Jiarch 28, 1811.
No. 13.
Sir:
It is proper to inform you, that, from the end of the present month, the late office of discount and deposite in
this city will cease to be einployed as the medium of the treasury payments and receipts at the seat of Government.
Commencing on the first of April, the Bank of Washington and the Bank of Columbia w ill be employeil f()r that pur-
pose, and the arrangement in relation to them, so far as relate? to your office, is as follows:
Persons who have moneys to pay into the treasury, in this place, may pay into either batik, at their option. You
■will continue, as heretofore, to give your check on the back of each warrant, and will direct it as the holder shall
choose, to the Bank of Washington, or the Bank of Columbia. As the Bank of Columbia have established an office of
pay and deposite in the city of Washington, through which all the treasury business with that bank will pass, and
where your account will be kept, you will direct your checks to the ''Bank of Columbia in Washington."" They
will not be payable in Georgetown.
As the new mode of keeping the accounts of your office, which w ill be put in operation on the 1st day of April next,
will supersede the necessity of th.at distinction which has heretofore been made in the payment of treasury w arrants,
and those from the AVar and Navy Departments, and as the use of checks, as distinguished from bills, will no longer
be necessary, you will be pleased, commencing on that day, to discontinue their use. All your payments will then
be made, either by bills registered in the Register's office, where the payments are to be made at distant places, or hy
sending the warrants themselves, tor such payments as are to be made here, with your direction on the back, to the
Bank of Washington, or Bank of Columbia.
522 FINANCE. [1812.
Treasury warrants, which are to be paid by bill, will contain the direction on the face of the warrant, and all
such warrants will be tlirecfed to be sent in to you immediately, from the Register's office. War and Navy warrants,
which are to be paid by bill, are to be sent up to my office, and the direction will be given on the warrant itself.
I am, &c.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Treasurer of the United Stales.
No. 14.
Treasury Department, March 5, 1811.
Sir:
The Treasurer of the United States has been this day directed to draw bills in your favor, on the
Maine Bank, for ------- - $50,000
Saco Bank, for ------- - 25,000
$75,000
By an arrangement with those banks, they are bound to place the amount of bills, drawn as above, in Boston,
within sixty days from the time when they are presented for payment. You are therefore requested to accept a
compliance with those terms, as good payment of these bills, or of any similar bills which may hereafter be placed
in your institution. But, in the mean time, it is necessary that the amount shoukl appear in your account with the
treasurer, to his credit, from the time when you receive the bills from him. Care will always be taken, that his
drafts shall be so regulated, that no actual advance of funds by the Union Bank shall take place.
1 am, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
George Burroughs, Esqr. Cashier of the Union Bank, Boston.
No. 15.
Treasury Department, 3/«rf A 5, 1811.
Sir:
The Treasuier has been, (his day, directed to draw bills in favor of your institution, as follows, viz:
On the collector of New Haven, for -------- $50,000
Do. New liondon, --------- G,000
Do. Fairfield, --------- 4,000
Do. Bristol, Rhode Island, -.-.--- 35,000
Roger Williams Bank, Providence, for ------- - 15,000
Newport bank, -----.-...-. 30,000
• $170,000
By an agreement with the two abovementioned banks, they are to place the amount of the bills drawn on them
in your hands, within sixty days after the bills are presented.
The banks in New Haven and New London make remittances for the collectors in the ^ame way, viz: in sixty
days.
Drafts on the collector of Bristol have been usually negotiated through the banks in Providence, and it is desira-
ble that the present bill should take tlie same course, as a draft of specie might produce pressure and inconvenience.
.\s it is some time since similar drafts were furnished to your institution, I have thought it necessary to remind
you of the mode in which their payment will be effected.
I am, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
' ALBERT GALLATIN.
Henry Remsen, Esq. President Manhattan Company, New York.
No. 16.
Treasury Department, May 2, 1811.
Sir:
For the pui-pose of bringing into the service of the treasury the public moneys collected at several of the small
f»orts in Virginia and North Carolina, near Norfolk, bills have heretofore been drawn by the treasurer upon the col-
ectors of those ports, and sent to the cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposite ol the United »States' Bank at
Norldlk. tor sale. A credit has been authorized, and they have usually been disposed of without delay. Notes, at
the terms of credit allmve'l, are taken from the purciiasers, with endorsers, to make them perfectly safe.
It is desirable that the same facilities should be afforded by the bank nosv transacting llie public business at Nor-
folk: and I will thank you toinfoiin me whetjier the ireasiiiy will receive them iiom your institution.
it is proper to mention, that, although the bank is not actually in cash for these bills, till the notes given for their
purchase are paid, yet, to accommodate the tieasury accounts, it is necessary that the treasurer should be credited
for them as soon as they are received. But care will always be taken so to regulate the drafts of the treasurer on
tlie bank, that no payment by the bank, on account of the bills on cuileclors, which they may have thus received,
will ever be required till the in(mey has been actually received \>y the bank for them. A note of a single line, at
the fo;)t of tile treasurer's weekly account, stating the amount, either of bills on hand, unsold, or of notes for bills
remaining unpaid, will always afford tiie necessary indication upon this i)oint, and will be duly attended to.
in disposing of the bills, it is expected that the bank will exercise a sound discretion as to the makers and en-
dorsers of the notes taken in paymefit for them, but the United States will remain responsible for any ultimate loss.
The notes are not to be renewed alter the credit first given has expired. If they are not then paid, the amount
will be refunded to the bank, and the United States will pursue the necessaiy measures for recovering the sum due
from the makers and endorsers of the notes.
The ports on which the treasurer will occasionally draw, in pursuance of this arrangement, will be Folly Land-
ing, Cherry Stone, and East River, in Virginia: Camden, Edenton. Plj mouth, Washington, and Newbern. North
(Carolina. The terms of credit heretofore allowi'd, have been, for bills on East River. Camden, and Eilenton, sixty
<lays, and lor the others, ninety days.
I have tlie honor to be, sir, vour obedient ser^ani,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Richard E. Lk.e. Esq.
Presidcni of the Office qf Diacount and Defositc iffhr Bank of f'irginia, .\orfulk.
1812.] INCREASE OF REVENUE.
523
No. 17.
■^ Treasury Department, Jlitgust 2, 1811.
Sin:
I have directed the Treasurer to draw a bill, in favor of" your cashier, on the collector of Savannah, for twenty-
five tnousand dollars, for which you will obtain payment, either by sending to Savannah lor the amount, or in any
other mode that shall be most convenient to your institution. As this accommodation, in relation to the revenue
collected at Savannah, is the only one, in relation to the transmission ot public moneys, demanded by the treasury
from the State Bank, 1 shall expect it to be continued; and that the bank will, from time to time, as tlie public mo-
neys accumulate at Savannah, and as it may become necessary to draw (or ihein in their favor, take the necessaiy
measures, at their own expense, ot obamin^ the payment of such drafts from thence.
I am, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
p w i^ D -^ . r., ., o , .„ , ALBERT GALLATIN.
rELix Warley, Esq. President of the State Bank, Charleston.
18thC0KGRES5.] No. 363. [IstSESSIOl*.
Sir:
INCREASE OF REVENUE.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF RKPRESENTATIVKS, JANUARY 20, 1S12.
Committee Room, December 0th, 1811.
In your annual report, prepared in obedience to the act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act to esta-
blish the Treasury Department," and transmitted to the House ol Representatives on the 22d nltimii, it is stated
1st. That, to place the fiiiancial system of the United States on a solid foundation, it requires the aid of a reve-
nue, sufficient, at least, to defray the ordinary expen^es of Government, and to pay the interest on the public debt
including that on new loans which may be auilimized.
That the expenses of the year 1812, calculated on the existing state of affairs, and including the interest on the
public debt, will amount to - - - - - - - - $!), 400,000 01)
That the whole amount of actual receipts into the treasury, during the year 1812, may be estimated at - 8,200,000 00
/
Leaving a deficiency [which it is proposed to supply by authorizing a loan] of - - - 1,200,000 00
And that an authority to borrow a sum, equal to that which will ne reimbursed of the principal of
the pubhc debt, during tfiat year, will be necessary, amounting to not less than - - 2.135,318 41
Making the whole sum, which it is proposed should be provided for by loan, for that year, - $!3,3.'>j.3ia 41
Under this view of the subject, the Committee of Ways and Means have instructed me to inquire of you, whether,
according to the principle first above stated, it does not bicome necessary to provide "a fixed revenue," to be re-
ceived during the year 1812, equal as well to the estimatetl expenses of that ye.ir, and aiiiouiiiing. as above stated, to
9,400,000 dollars, as also to the interest which will arise on the proposed loan of 1,200,000 d(,ilars; or, otherwise,
whether it is proposed to provide for the payment of such interest out of the money iii the treasury at the com-
mencement of that year, or from any otiier source?
2(1. It is slated in your report, "thatafi;ied revenueof about nine millions of dollars is necessary, under the exist-
ing circumstances of theL'nited States: and that the same amount wou.d be necessary, and, with the aid of loans, will,
in your opinion, be suificient, in case of war."
In reference to this state ot th ngr, the Committee wish you to state, whether, as, in the event of wai', increased
loans will undoubtedly be required, it will not be necessary to provide an additional and gradually ineieasing reve-
nue, to pay the interest on such loans.?
3d. It is stated in your report, "'Ihit the permanent revenue, or annual receipts, after the year 1812, (calculated
on the existing state of affairs) together with an addition of .'>0 per cent, on the present amount of duies, may be
estimated at nine millions of dollars; and that, should any deficiency aiise, in the event of war, it may be supplied,
without difficulty, by a further increase of duties, by arestoraiion ol that on salt, and by a proper selection of mode-
rate internal taxes."
The Committee request that you would favor thcin widi theb2Si opinion wh'ch you are able to form (calculated on
the event of war) of the probable amount of the receipts from duties; a specilicaiion of the increase of duties winch you
would think practicable and advisable; an estimate of the amount of iliat on salt; and such a selection of moderate
internal taxes as you would recommend, with the probable expense of collection, and the amount of iiett revenue
estimated to arise therefrom.
4th. The Committee request that you woild furnish them, in c innexion witli yi)ur replies to the preceding inquiries,
with an estimate of ways and means, (calculated on the event of war) which will provide a revenue sufiic.ent to
meet the ordinary expenses of Government, and provide for the legal reimbursement and interest of the public debt,
including the interest on new loans, to the amount at least often millions of dollars per annum, accompanied with
such a scheme for the reimbursement of the principal of the new loans as you >hould deem expedient, to-
gether with such op.nions as you may have formed respecting the terms oil which such loans may probably be obtained;
als;), such further views or information, connected with or touching the foreg.iing objects of inquiry, as you may deem
necessary and expedient.
With great respect, I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
E. BACON.
Honorable .\li)ekt Gallatin, Secretary of the 7'reasitry.
Treasury T epartmbnt, yant/ffri/ 10//t, 1812.
Sir:
In answer to the first inquiry of the Committee of Ways and Mean?, ie!a ive to the inteiest arisin» < n the
proposed loan of 1,200,000 dollars, necessary to supply the defciency in die rece p s of the year 1812, I begleav; to
observe that that item was not included amongst the expenses of that year, because, the es:imate being made .vit!\
reference totlie expenses alone which had previously been authorized by law, and a considerable proportion of tliose
r.24 FINANCE. ■' [181-2.
on account of llie public debt falling on the last day of the year, it would not have been necessary, in that view of the
subject, to borrow that sum previous to that day, and the interest would not, therefore, have become a charge till the
year 1813.
Witli respect to the second inquiry of the Committee, it was certainly contemplated, in conformity with the re-
commendation ol the President, whose expressions were adopted in the report, "to raise a revenue sufficient, at least,
to defray the ordinary expenses of Government, anil to pay the interest on the public debt, including that on new
li!a))s which may be authorized."' The sum of about nin? mdlions of dollars was assuinvd as ansv.'ering thatdescrip-
lion for the present, and the expression of " fixed revenue," wiiich had been used in rel'erente to existing circumstan-
ce:-, was inadvertently applied to the case of war. It \vill undoubtedly be proper, as remarked by the Committee, to
provide, annually, an additional and gradually increasing revenue, sufficient to pay the interest on the loans required
in the event of \var. If, theiefore, the loan for the present year will, according to the suggestion of the Committee,
amount to ten millions of dollars, the receipts into the Tieasury, to be provided for the year 1813, shouUl, on those
flat.'i, amount to about 9,000,000 dollars.
The Connnitteeask, ill the next place, the best(;pinion which I am able tofirm of tiieprobableamount of receipts
from duties on merchandise, in the e\ent of war.
As that amount will depend o!i the extent of the commerce between the United States and nations at peace with
them, and i;n the numbers of the captures respectively made by our ov/n pri\ ateois, and by the enemy, it is a matter of
conjecture, and imt a subject of calculation: for which reason it was stated in the report, that that amount could not at
present be (leteiinined. Considering the rigorous restrictions laiil by France on the commerce of the Ciiited States,
with her oun dominions and other countries under her iiiHuence. the dangers to which our commerce with the Bal-
tic and with China will be exposed, the relations ot England with Portugal ami with SjKiiii, and also that no incon-
siderable part of the captures made by our privateers will be sent into loreign ports, a great defalcation in the re-
ceipts on duties on imported merchanilise must be expected. The amuunt, under existing laws and circumstances,
has, t'rom correct data, been stated in the annual report at six millions of dollars. It would, in my opinion, be iin-
saic, in an estimate of ways and means, intended to be relieil on with certainty, to calculate, in the event of a war,
on more than 2,500,000 dollars, at the present rate of duties.
To the next inquiry of the ('ommittee, respecting the increase of those duties wliich is thought piacticable and
advisable, it is answered, witliout hesitation, that the rate of duties may, in the event of war, be doubled, without
daiigei- or inconvenience. Tliere will, in such an event, be less danger of smuggling, at that rate, than there is now,
^vitll the existing dutie.-;- With that increase, theduties will still be much less, on an average, than those paid on im-
portations ill England, France, and most other countries. And they will be collected with mure ease to Govern-
ment, and less inconvenience to the People, than could be devised, to the same amount, in any other manner.
A duty on imported salt might now be calculated on at least 3,500,000 bushels; but. in time of war, cannot be
estimat;<i on more than two millions of bushels, producing, at the rate of 20 cents per bushel, 400,000 dollars.
The duties on tonnage and imported meichandise, iiicUuling the former duty on salt, and doubling the rate of all
the others, woukl. acc(a (ling to that estimate, amount to - - - . . $5,100,000
To which adding the proceeds of tlie sales of public lands, estimated, as by the annua! report, at - 600,000
Makes an aggregate of .--.._ 6,000,000
And leaves a deficiency of ------ 3,600,000
In order to complete tile ne// revenue, wanted for the service of 1813, of - - - $9,600,000
On the basis of annual loans (if (en millions of dollars, during the continuance of the war, (which is the sum
assumed by the C(mimitlee. and which, considering the expenses already voted by C;ingress. is not more than will
be wanted) and estimating a; the lowest rate the interest on the loan of 1813, the deficiency b;' 1814, to be provided
for by other resources, will amount to 4,200,000 dollars. The expenses of assessment and collection, and incidental
losses, on the internal taxes, from the proceeds of w hicli this deficiency must be supplied, may be estimated at 15 per
cent, in order to produce a nctt revenue of 4,200,000 dollars, the gross amount of taxes must therefore be near five
miifmns ol' dollars. As the taxes, which may be organi/.ed during the present session of Congress, will not become
due till the ensuing year, and as it is sufficiently ascertained, from uni\ersal experience, that taxes will not produce
(heir full nominal anmunt the first year they are in operation, it may he relied on that a gross amount of five mil-
lions, intended to produce a nett revenue of 4,200,000 dollars, will liot yield that sum till the year 1814, nor pro-
duce, in 1813, imue than the recjuired sum of 3,600,000 doliais. Five millions of dollais will, therefore, be assumed
as the gross ainouiit of taxes (inchuliiig the expenses of assessment and collet tifui, and the incidental losses) ne-
cessaiy to be raised at this time. That sum is calculated to cover the interest on the loans of ten millions a year,
wanted for the service of the years 1812 and 1613, leaving the selection of the additional taxes, which may there-
jiffer be necessary to provide for the interest of subsequent" loans, to be made according to the experience which
will be afiorded by those two years.
Before I proceed to answer the inquiry oi' tlie committee, respecting a selection of the internal taxes now iieces-
?aiy, permit nu; to observe, that it was slated in the annual report of December 10, 1808, that " no iniein;;! taxes,
either direct or indirect, were contemplated, even in the case of hostilities carried against the two great belligerent
Powers"' — an assertion which renders it necessary to show that the prospect then lield nut was not deceptive, and
proposed increase, have had, at this time, about tv.eniy millions of dollar,^ en hand — a sum
than tlie nett amount of (he proposed internal taxes for four years.
In proportion as the ability to borrow is diminished, the necessity of resorting to taxation is increased. It
is\ therefore, also pr.iper to observe, (hat, at thai time, the subject of the rene\ial ol the charter of the Bank of the
United States had been referreil by the Senate to the Secretaiy of the Treasury; nor had any symptom appeared,
from wiiali it.- absolute d;ss((lution, without any substitute, could have then been anticipated. The renewal, in some
shape, and on a more extensive scale, was confidently relied on: and, accordingly, in the report made during the
same session, to die Sellat(^ the propriety of increasing the capital o! the bank to thirty millirms of dollars, was sub-
mitted, with the condition that thai institution should, if required, be obliged to lend one half of its capital to the
United StaU-s. The amount thus loaned might, without any inconvenience, have been increased to twenty mil-
Imus. And with twenty millions of dollars in band, and loans being secuzed for twenty millions mine, without any
increase of the stock of the public debt at market, internal taxation would have been unnecessary for at least four
years of war, nor any other resource been uanted, than an additional annual loan of five millions — a sum sufficiently
moderate to be obtained Irom individuals, and on favorable terms.
'I'hese observatiiuis are made oniy in ivterence lo the finances and resources of the General Government. Con-
siderations of a different nature have, on both these subjects, produced a diffi'ient result, which makes a resort to
internal taxes, now, necessny. and will render loans more difficult to obtain, and their terms less favorable. But
the resources of the country remaiii the samejand, if promptly and eainestlybrought into action, will be found amply
sufficient to meet the pieseiu cnieigency. Wnh lespec; to internal taxes, die whole amount to be raised is so moderate
when compared eitherwith the poi)u*' ' ' ' '' ' "^ ' '" ' ■ ■ ' ' •• ■'
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petual and increasing public debt, nor a permanent system of ever progressing taxation shall be entailed on the
nation. These evils cannot, however, be othei-wise avoided, than by the speedy organization of a certain revenue.
Delays in that respect, and a reliance on indeliiiire loans, to defray the war expenditure, tiie ordinaty expenses of
Government, and the interest on the loans theniseUes, would be equally unsafe and ruinous — would, in a short time,
injure public credit, impair the national resouices, and ultimately render much heavier and perpetual taxes abso-
lutely necessary.
Of the gross amount of five millions of dollars to be now provided, according to the preceding estimates, by interr.al
taxation, it is respectfully proposed that three millions should be rai^ed by a direct tax, and two millions by indi-
rect taxes.
The sum of three millions will not, considering the increase of population, be a much greater direct tax than
that of two millions, voted in the year 1798. To this, permit me to add another view of the subject.
The direct taxes, laid by the several States during the la-^t years of the Revolutionary war. were generally more
heavy than could be paid with convenience. Rut, iluring the years' 1785 to 178;i, an annual direct tax of more
than 200.000 dollars ($'205,189) was raised in Peinisylvania, which was [not oppressive, and was paid with great
punctuality. The increase of population of that State, between the years 1787 and 181-2, is, in the ratio of about
four to nine. A tax of 450,000 dollars, payable in the year 1813, is not higher, in [)roportion to population, alone, and
without regard even to the still greater increase of wealth, and of circulating r.iedium, than a tax of '200,000 dol-
lars was in the year 1787. But the quota of Pennsylvania, on a tax of three millions of dollars, will (counting
Orleans as a State) hardly exceed .305,000 dollars. The proposed tix will, therefore, so far as relates t(/ Pennsyl-
vania, be near twenty per cent, lighter, in proportion to the respective population, than that paid during the years
1785 to 1789.
The rule of apportionment, prescribed by the constitution, operates with perha[)s as much equality as is practi-
cable, in relation to States not materially dittering in wealth and situation. It may. therefore, be inferred, that a
direct tax, which is not greater than Pennsylvania can pay with ficility, will not press heavily upon any of the other
Atlantic States. It is only in reference to the Westein States that the constitutional rule of apportionment, accord-
ing to the respective number of inhal)itants in each State, may be supposed to be unequal. Being at a greater dis-
tance from a market, and having, on account of the recent date of their setlements, less accumulated capital, it is
certainly true that they cannot, in proportion to their population, pay as much, or- with the same facility, as the
Atlantic States. Two considerations will, however, much diminish the weight, if they do n;)t altogether obviate that
objection.
1. Of the articles actually consumed in the Western States, there are two of general consumption, on which
duties are laid, or proposed to be laid, and on which, being articles produced in those States, they will pay nothing,
or less than the Atlantic States. On salt they will pay nothing, as the whole quantity consumed there is of domes-
tic origin; and this observation affords an argument in tavor of the restoration of the duty on that article, since it
will tend to equalize the operation of the ilirect tax. A considerable part of the sugar those States consume (nearly
seven millions of pounds) is also the pioduce of the maple, and pays no duty. And, in time of war, it is probable
that the residue of their consumption will, in a great degree, consist of New Orleans sugar: also duty free.
'2. A considerable portion of the direct taxes, in those States, is laid on lands owned by persons residing in other
States, and will not fall on the inhabitants. It appears, by a late official statement, that more than two-thirds of
the land tax of the State of Ohio are raised on lands owned by non-residents. The portion of the quota of that
State on the United States' direct tax. which w ill be payable by its inhabitants, will, for that reason alone, be re-
duced to one-third part of the nominal amount of such quota. And, although the proportion may not be the same
in the other Western States, it is well known that a similar result, though not perhaps to the same extent, will
take place in all.
From every view which has been taken of the subject, it satisfactorily appears that the proposed amount of three
millions is moderate, and cannot be productive of any real inconvenience, provided that the objects on wiiich the
tax shall be assessed be properly selected.
A direct tax may be assessed either on the whole amount of the property or income of the People, or on certain
specific objects selected for that purpose. The first mode may, on abstract principles, be considered as most cor-
rect; and a tax laid in case of selection, on the same articles, in all the States, as was done in the direct tax of,1798,
is recommended by its uniformity, and supporteil by respectable authority. It is, nevertiieless, believed that the
systems of taxation, respectively, adopted by the several States, matured, tnodified, and improved, as they have
been by long experience, will generally be found to be best adapted to the local situation and circumstances of each
.State; and they are certainly most congenial w ith the feelings and b.abits of the People. It is theretbre proposed
that the direct tax should be laid and assessed in each State upon the same objects of taxation on which the direct
taxes, levied under the authority of the State, are laid and assessed.
The attempt made, under the former direct tax of the United States, to equalise the tax by authorizing a Board
of Commissioners, in each State, to correct the valuations made by the local assessors, was attended with consider-
able expense, and productive of great delay. In order to obviate this inconvenience, it is proposed that the quota
assigned to each State, accordin° to the rule prescribed by the constitution, should be app(u-tionetl by law amongst
the several counties, towns, or other subdivisions of each State; adopting, \n each State, where a State tax is now
levied, the apportionment of the State tax, whether that be an absolute quota, fixed by a previous State law on the
county or town, or whether it be only the amount w hich shall appear to have been last laid on such county by the
operation of the general State laws, imiiosiiig a direct tax; making the apportionment in the States where no State
tax is now levied, according to the best iniorniation and materials which can be obtained; and authonzing the
States, respectively, to alter the appoitionment thus made by law. at any time previous to the day fixed by law for
assessing the United States" tax on individuals. The -.Nhole process of assessment will thereby be reduced to that
of assessing the quota of each county, town, or other subdivision, on the lands and inhabitants of such subdivision.
It will be as simple, and may be effected as promptly, and with as little expense, as the assessment of a county tax;
and the objects of taxation being the same, it may be still more facilitated by authorizing an adoption of the State
assessment on individuals, whenever it can be obtained from the proper authority.
With respect to indirect taxes, it does not appear necessary to resort to any other than those which liatl been
formerly levied by the United States. As they were in operation during several years, their defects, and tlie modi-
fications and improvements of which they are susceptible, are better understood than new taxes could be. AVith
some alterations they may produce the amount now wanted; and it does not appear that any other, equally productive,
could be substituted with any real ad\antage. The gross amount of those taxes, in the year 1801, was riear one
million of dollars. They would, according to the increase of population, and without any augmentation in their
rate, yield, now. near 1,400,000 dollars. An average increase of about fifty per cent, in the rate would produce the in-
tended gross amount of two millions. But it is believed that that increase ought not to be tlie same in all th(.se
taxes, and that some are susceptible of greater augmentation, or extension, than others.
1. Duties on dotnestic spirits (lislillcd. — There is not any more eligible object of taxation than ardent spirits.
But the mode of taxation is liable to strong objections, particularly with respect to persons who are not professional
manufacturers, andvvho, only occasionally, distil the produce of their farms. It is therefore pmpo-ed, that the
duties on the quantity of spirits distilled should be levied only on spirits distilled from Ibreign materials, at the rate
of 10 cents per gallon, distilled, and on other distilleries employing stills, the aggregate of which shall contain more
than four hundred gallons, at the rate of 3 cents per gallon, distilled; and that .'in stead of a duty on the spirits, or
of licences in proportion to the time employed, all other distillers should only pay an annual tax of five dollars for
each still solely employed in the distillation of fruit, and of fifteen dollars for each still otherwise employed.
This tax may, also, still, without reference to time, be made to vary according to the size of the stills. At those
rates, this class of duties is estimated to produce, at most. 400,000 dollars; and it is intended, in that case, that
another duty should be levied on the same article, in the shape of licences to retailers. By the adoption of that mode,
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ilo.
ilo.
do.
ilo.
do.
do.
the expoiises of collection will be considerably dirninislied, penalties for not enterins; stills will be unnecessary, and
they will he coidlned, with respect to country stills, to the case of clandestine distilling without paying the tax.
'Jd. I)ulit\s 0)1 rrjiiifd siti;-ar. — A duty ilouble of that heretofore laid, vi/,. at the rale of l cents per pound, is esti-
mated to pnxiuce -JOO.OOO dollars, 'riie drawback, both of that duty and of that on the importation of the raw mate-
rial, to be .illowed.
; oil. Licences to rr/ailrr.s. — These are believed to be susceptible of considerable r.nd \ery proper augmentation
anil extension. The following rates are estimated to i)ro(luce 700.000 dollars.
For a licence to retail wines, ------- $20
spirits generally, - - - - - 20
domestic spirits oidy, - - - - - 15
any other species of foreign merchandise, - - - 10
Tavern keepers, licenced under the authority of any State, and not living in any city, town, village, or within five
miles thereof, to be excepted. Kvery other person who sells wines, foreign sjiirits, or foreign nuMchandise, other-
wise than in the vessel or package of importation, oi- in the case of dry goods, otherwise than by the piece, and every
pets;)!! who sells domestic sjiirits in less quantity than V,0 gallons, to be considered as a letailer.
■1th. Dufics 0)1 sales at iiticlio)i. — 'I'hese, coidined to the sales of articles of foreign produce or maiud'aclure, and
at the same, rate as heretofore, may produce about 50.000 dollars.
5th. Duties upon cciD-iagis for the conveyance of prr.so/is'.— Those duties, adding at the rate of 50 per cent, on the
duties formerly raised, are estimated to produce 150,000 dollars.
Gth. SUnnp duties. — An association ot ideas which connects thos.> duties with the attempt of Great Britain to tax
America, and which miglit. with equal piopriety, attach odium to the duty on the importation of tea, has rendered their
nanic in smne degree uiq);i|)ular. The giea! extension ot post roads, and the iacility ot distribution, have, however,
removed the most sidistiuitial objection to which they were liable. They tlo not ajipear tn be more inconvenient
than any other inteiiial lax, and the expenses of collection are less than on any other, being oidy a commission on
tin- sale, and the cost of [lajier and staiiqiing. At the same rate as heretofore, with the exception of bank notes, on
which an increase apjiears proper, (with an option to the banks to pay r,Vh pari of tlieir dividends in lieu thereof)
they are estimated to produce 500,000 dollars.
KECAPITLLATIOX.
Direct ta\, gross amount.
Duties on spirits and licences to distillers, gross amount.
Refined su.gar,
Ketailer's licences,
Sales at auction.
Duties on carriages,
Stamp duties, -
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
100.000
200,000
700,000
50,000
150,000
500,000
$3,000,000
Total gross amount, - - - -
Deduct expenses of assessment and collection, and losses, estimated at 15 per cent.
Nett amount estimated for 181-1, . - -
3,000,000
5.000,000
750,000
- 4,250,000
Fnit are not estimated to yield, in ISl.-?, more than ------ $3,600,000
Most of the internal taxes have been estimat(-d at their 7)ia.rini;nn: but it is hoped that any defalcation from the
estimated amount will be compensated by a diminution in the expenses of collection, which have also been comput-
ed at the highest rate.
For the superinteiulence of ihose taxes, both direct anil indirect, it appears indispensable that the office of com-
missioner of the revenue ^houlll be re-established. For their collection, the former offices ot supervisor and inspec-
tor are believed to have been unnecessary and injurious links in the system, and that the expense will be diminislied,
and the collection and accountability better secured, by the division of the States into convenient collection districts,
and by the appointment of a collector to each district, who will pay into the treasury, and be immedialely accounta-
ble to that department, in the same manner as the collectors of customs. This arrangement, the greater amount to
be collected, and the simplification in the objects and mode of taxation, \yill, it is hoped, reduce, in a short time, the
expenses of collection of the indirect taxes to7i instead of 13 percent, which they formerly cost, when brought to their
highest degree of improx ement. In estimating the charges on tne direct tax at 15 per cent. 5 per cent, have been allowed
for the assessment, 5 per cent, for the colleciion. and 5 per cent, for losses. This last item is principally on account
of losses on zoiseatcdhuuh, and on some reunite districts of countiy, and is not susceptible of much reduction. That
for assessment may be lessened in those States where the objects of taxation do not require an annual valuation, or
w here the State or" county assessments may be used. The expense of collection proper may be, also, in soim» degreee,
lessened in cities and populous districts, and by uniting it with that of the internal taxes. It is. however, necessary
that the compensation ot the collectors be sufficient to command the services of men properly qualified, and in every
respect worthy of the trust.
In performing the ungracious task of pointing out new objects of taxation, those have been submitted which
appeared sufficientlv productive and least oppressive. The objections to which each, including the increase of duties
on importations, is liable, have not been stated, not because I was insensible of them, but because no substitute of
any importance was perceived, which was not still luore objectionable. Every tax being in some degree an evil, is,_
therefore, liable to some objection: and every one, taken singl.v, may. for that reason, be easily combat'ed. But, if
the necessity of an additional revenue be admitted, the objections atibrd no argunient why the tax proposed should
be rejected, uidess another, less inconvenient, be substituted. The necessity of such an addition to the revenue
has, in the course of this letter, been strongly urged, because it was strongly telt; but with respect to the taxes pro-
posed, the selection is submitted with difiidence: and it will be highly gratifying that some more eligible may be
ilevised.
The last inquiry of the committee relates principally to the terms on which loans, amounting to at least ten mil-
lions of dollars per aniuiin, may be obtained, and to the plan proper to be adopted for the reimbursement of such
loans.
The terms on which annual loans to that amount may be obtained, can be ascertained only by experiment. Govern-
ment has never, since its oigani/.ation, obtained considerable loans within the I'nited States, at the rate of six per cent,
a year, except from the Bank of the rniteil States; and these, on a capital often millions, never amounted to saven
millions in the whole. In proportion to the amount wanted fiir the service of the year, and to the increase of stock of
the public debt at market, the terms must naturally become less favorable. It must, also, be recollected that, in ad-
dition to the sum wanted to defray the extraordinary expenses of the war, an annual loan, equal to the annual reim-
bursement of the six per cent, and deferred stocks, prescribed by law, will also be required. This, togetherwith the
reimbursement of the residue of the converted stock, amounting'to 565.000 dollars, will, fi)r this year, amount, as has
been stated in the annual report, to '2, 135,000 dollars. As the interest on the existing debt is iticluded in the " cur-
rent expenses," the loan necessary for the reimbursement of the six per cent, and deferred stocks, will, for each
subsequent year, amount only to 1,570,000 dollars. The loans for those sums will, indeed, create no addition to the
amount ot the debt, but w ill, nevertheless, increase the total sum to be annually borrowed. It must also be observed.
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that, if the price oi stocks shoulii sink below par. the connnissioncis of the sinking iiind are bound, by the existing
laws, to apply tiie residue oftiie auiiiial iippnipiiafion o!' eight millions a year to (he purchase ot slock; and that le-
siduewill. this year, amount tii $;{,G10,000, wliich, in thatcasi', must also be bisrrowed. It is a viewol'tliose several
considerations which lias created an apprehi'tision that loans, to such large auioiiiit, might not, perhaps, be obtained on
as favorable terms as tuider other circumstances, and. with the powerlul assistance oi a national bank, had been ibr-
merly anticipated. The same viev.of the subject has most forcibly impressed a conviction of the necessity of an
additional revenue: ior, it lurlher loans be also resorteil to for delraying the ordinaiy e\|Kiises and the interest,
they must, if at all practicable, be obtained on the most ruinous terms. Excluding llu'.r idea, and embracing oidy
the loans which are absolutely necessaty. it appears to me more prudent n;>t to limit the rate ol' interest by law. A
discretionary powei', in that respect, is, so far as relates to the Executi\ e, altogether itieligible, but is |)rel"erable to the
risk of leaving the public service unprovided for. It is, also, for the same reason, requisite that tlie loans nuiy be
made irredeemable f)r a term not less than ten years.
In a former cummunication to the Committee of Ways and Means, it was suggested (hat "treasury notes." bear-
ing interest, might, to a certain extent, be issued, and to that extent (limini,-<h the atnount to be directly borrowed.
The advantage they would have, would result from their becoming a part of the circidatiiig medium, and taking, to a
certain degree, the place of bank notes. It is evident, however, that, ior the same reason, the issue must be mode-
rate, and never exceed the amount whicli may circulate witliout depreciation.
The loans necessary for the present year, are, 1st. A sum equal to that which may, during the year, be reini-
bursetl on account of the principal of th." ilebt. •3dly. The amount of expenses which have been, or may be, autho-
rised by Congress, and are not nicluded in the aimual estimates.
The fust sum will certaiidy amount to 0.1.35.000 dollars, and may be greater if the stocks should sink below par.
The second sum cannot yet be stated, since the extent of the expenses which may be authoriz.ed is not yet ascer-
tained, and as the estimates lor the atldit oual army, already authorized, have not yet been received by the Tieasury
Department.
The deticif of 1,900,000 dollars (on the pe;ice establishment) is not included as absolutely necessary, although
its payment will, as stated in the annua! repiirt. leave in the treasury a smaller balance ihan, under existing circum-
stances, is eligible.
It uuiy be proper to repeat that, so long as the public credit is preserved, and a sufficient revenue is provided, no
doubts are entertained of the p >ssibdity of procuriiig, on loan, the sums wanted to defray t!ie extraordinaiy expenses
of a war: and that the apprelienslons expressed i elate solely to the tei ms of ilie loans — to the rate of interest at
wliich they cati be obtained.
The reimbursement of the n"w debt which may be created, must ultimately depend on the respective revenue
and expenditure of the United .States after the restoration of peace. No artificial provisions, no appropriations or
investments of particular funds in certain persons, no nominal sinking fund, h)\vever constructetl, will ever reduce
a public debt, unless the nett annual revenue shall exceed the aggregate of the annual expenses, including the interest
on the debt. Those who create the debt can otdy ev/f'mrt/e what the peace revenue and expenditure will be, and
presume that the supposed surplus will be faithfully and perseveringly applied to the payment of the principal.
The current or peace expenses have been estimated at nine millions of dollars. Supposing the uebt contracted
during the war not to exceed fifty millions, and its annual interest to am(junt to three mdlions, the aggregate of the
peace expenditure would be no more thati twelve millions. And as the peace revenue of the United States may, at
the existing rate of duties, be fairly estimated at fifteen millions, there would remain, from the first outset, a surplus
of three miHi(Uis of dollars applicable to the redemptiun of the debt. So far, therefoi-e, as can be now foreseen, there
is the strongest reason to believe that the debt thus contracted will be discharged with facility, and as speedily as the
terms of the loans will permit. Nor does any other plan, in that respect, appear necessary, than to extend th:' applica-
tion of the annual appropriation of eight millions, and which is amply sufficient for that purpose, to ihep.iyment of
interest and reimbursement of the principal of the new debt. No doubt can be entertained of that mode being suffi-
ciently efiicacious, sin.ce, by that plan alone forty-six millions of the public debt have been reimbursed during the last
eleven years, if the national reveiuie exceeds the national expense, a simple appropriation for the payment oi the
principal of the debt, and co-extensive with the object, is sufficient, aiul will infallibly extinguish the debt. li'the
expense exceeds the reveiuie. the appropriation of any specific sum, and the investment of the interest extinguished,
or of tmy other fund, will ])rove altogether nugatory; and the national debt will, notwithstanding that apparatus, be
annually increased by an aiuouiu equal to the deficit in the revenue.
The annual inten-st on the existing debt amounts to - - - - - S'3,2-20,000
And estimating the interest on the new ilebt at . - _ - - .3,000,000
The sum which, on the annual appropriation of eight millions, would, at the restoration of peace,
beapplicable to the payment of principal, is . _ . . _ •2,7P0.O00
$8,000,000
A sum somewhat less than the presumed surplus of three millions, as above stated, anti which will be nearly
sufiiciesit to reimburse, before the year 16-33, the whole existing debt of the United States, with the exception (.-f
the three per cent, stock. The loans contracted iluring the war being made irredeemable for at least ten years, the
first reimbursement would fall on that year; and the v.hole of ■ lie appropriation of eight millions, after deducting
■tS5,000 dollars for the interest of tlie three per cent, stock, would thencetiulh be applicable to tlie payment of the
interest and principal of the new debt. The precise period of final extingui»liinent. and the precise amount of an-
nual payments, will depend on the terms of the loans, and on the number of years for wliich it may be necessary to
make each loan irredeemable. But this sketch is sufiicient toshow, 1st. That no inconvenience will arise in making
the loans irredeemable for ten years, since th.ere is not much probability that they could be sooner discharged, -idly.
That the appropriation of eight "millions will be sufficient for their final reimbursement. 3dly. That that reimburse-
ment, and that of the wh;ile debt of the United States (the three per cent, stock excepted) will probably be effected
within fifteen years after the restoration of peace, it must always be remembered tliat those estimates are predicat-
ed on the supposition than an additional revenue, to the amount already stated, will be provided, and that the in-
crease of debt, during the war, will not exceed fifty millions.
In answering tl:e inquiries of the c(nnmittee on subjects so intimately connected with the inostiinportanr ques-
tions of national concern, it became an imperious duty to represent every circumstance precisely as it was. or appear-
ed to be, and without exaggerating or disguising any (/f tiie difficulties which must be encountered. Tounderstand
these to their full extent, will atfiuil the best means of overcoming them; and there is none which appears insurmount-
.tble or even discouraging. What appears to be of vital importance is, that the crisis should at once be met by
the adoption of efficient measures, which will with certainty provide means commensurate with the expen?e: and by-
preserving unimpaired, instead of abusing, that public credit on which the public resources so eminently de[)end,
will enable the Ihiited States to persevere in the contest until an honorable peace shall tiave been obtained.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient set vant,
ALBERT GAT-LATIN.
Hon. EzEKiEi, Bacok.
Chairman nf the dnntiuftee of Ways and Means.
528 FINANCE. [1812.
lafh CoxGREss.-| No. 364. [Ist Session.
PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPEBSBNTATIVES, JANUARY 29, 1812.
To the Honorable the Senate and the Honorable the House of Representatives of the (Jnited States in Congress
assembled, the Directors of the New Hampshire Iron Factory Company beg leave respectfidly to represent:
'Hiat said company own a very valuable bed of primitive iron ore, in the town of Concord, in the county of Grafton,
and State of New Hampshire; and that said company have expended a Lirge sum of money in erecting furnaces, forges,
and machinery, in the town of Franconia,in the same county, for the purpose of manufacturing bar iron and various
sorts of cast iion ware; that their worlds have been in operation for more that three years, but, owing to the high
price of labor, and the low price tliey been obliged to receive for their manufactures, the said company have never
realized one dollai', for the use of tiieir capital stock, which amounts to more than one hundred tnousand dollars;
and that they have but little prospect of making their works profitable, or worth pursuing, while European manufac-
tures, of the same kind, can be imported and sold in this country, for the prices at which they have been sold, for
several years past.
They therefore pray, that, when commerce is laboring under great embarrasments, from the oppressive meaures of
belligerent Powers, that Congress, in their wisdom, would extend their fostering aid and encouragement to Ameri-
can maiiutiictures, by imposing lieavy duties on all imported hollow iron ware, and shapes of various kinds, an abun-
dant supply of which, with proper encouragement, may be cast in our own country. This, we believe, will attbrd to
merchants a prospect of employing part of their capital, witlidrawn from the ocean, to some advantage, in establish-
ing, and carrying on, useful manufactories. And, as in duty bound, will ever pray the New Hampshire Iron Factory
Company, by their directors.
EBEN'R BECKFORD, and others.
Salem, January 16. 1810.
13th Congress.] No. 365. [IstSsssiOK.
PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 3, 1812.
To the Senate and Representatives in Congress assembled:
The subscribers, brewers of malt liquor, in the city of New York, having long had to encounter with many
impediments to the extension of their business, so as to render it profitable either to themselves, or as an useful
branch of manufactory to the community at large, take the liberty to suggest to Congress, that, while the consump-
tion of ardent spirits continues to form so common a drink, for the generality' of people, particularly among the
laboring part of society, it will operate against the use ot malt liquors, which circumstance, together with the quan-
tity of foreign beer heretofore imported, has lessened the consumption of the article manufactured at home, and
which, in the event of the intercourse being opened, may again be the case.
With this vie^v of the subject, \\e are induced to solicit the attention of Congress, in order that some legislative
aid and encouragement may be aftbrded in tlie premises.
It is .ot for us to e,\'iatiate on the benefits which may result to the community, as to the preference, in point of
health, which malt liq'.'jr may have to that of ardent spirits, or of the policy ot encouraging the one, and of dis-
couraging the other, e, :n in a moral point of view; these are considerations, so connected with individual and gen-
eral good, and so according m ith the system adopted by Congress, for promoting the manufactories of our country,
and so con;' nia! with the spirit of the nation, that we shall forbear expressing much on the subject.
We, the! efore, submit to your consideration the propriety of adopting such measures as may be promotive of
encouraging the manufactory, and use. of malt liquors, in the United States.
MURRAY & MILBANK, and others.
New York, 1st montli, 19. {Jamiary) 1812.
12th CoNGRF.ss.] No. 366. [1st Skssion-
SINKING FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, FEBRUARY 5, 1812.
The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund respectfully report to Congress as follows:
That the measures which have been authorized by the Board, subsequent to their last report, of the 2d of Febru-
ary, 1811, so far as the same have been completed, are fully detailed in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury
to tliis Board, dated the first day of the present month, and in the statements therein referred to. which are here-
with transmitted, and prayed to be received as part of this report.
GEORGE CLINTON, President of the Senate.
JAMES MONROE, Secretary of State.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
WM. PINKNEY, Attorney General U. S.
Washington, February 5, 1812.
1812.] THE SINKING FUND.
529
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund-
That the balance of moneys advanced on account of the public debt, remainiiis unexpended at the close of the veai
1809, and applicable to payments falling due after that year, uhicii balance, as api)ears by the statement B," an
iiexed to the last annual report, amounted to three hundred and sixty thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
dollars sixty-eiglit cents, .--...._. $360,999 6"
Together with the sums disburseil from the treasury, during the year 1810, on account of the prin-
cipal and interest of the public debt, which sums, as appears by the statement C, annexed to tlie
last annual report, amounted to eight millions and one thousand nine hundred and seventy-two
ilollars forty-three cents, ------.._ 8001972 43
And amounting, together, to eight millions three hundred and sixty-two thousand nine hundred and
seventy-two dollars eleven cents, -------8 362 972 1 1
Have been accounted for in the following manner:
I. There was repaid into the treasury, during the year 1810, on account of the principal of moneys
heretofore advanced for tiie payment oi" the domestic debt, as appears by the statement E, annex-
ed to the last annual report, the sum of two thousand six hundred and thirty-nine dollars tiiirtv-
seven cents, - - - - - - - . .'. 2 639 3"
II. The sums actually applied, during the same year, to the payment of the principal and interest
of the public debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department, amounted,
as will appear by the statement A, to seven millions eight hundred and sixty-seven thousand
one hundred and fifty-eight dollars fifty-seven cents, viz:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the debt, including the whole of the exchanged
six per cent, stock outstanding, ----.. $5,163,328 16
2. Paid on account of the interest and charges on the public debt - - 2,703,830 41
7,867,158 5:
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1810, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Depaitment,
amounted, as will appear by the statement B, to four hundred and ninety-three thousand one
hundred and seventy-four dollars seventeen cents. ••--.. 493.174 i"
3,362,972 11
That, during the year 1811, the following disbursements were made out of the treasury, on account of the principal
and interest of the public debt, viz:
I. On account of the interest and reimbursement of the domestic funded debt, - . . $4,736,092 06
II. For interest on temporary domestic loans, ------- 69,842 4r>
III. For repayment of do. do. - ----- - 2,750,000 00
IV. On account of the interest on Louisiana stock, and on exchanged and converted stocks pay-
able in Europe, --------.. 592,160 49
Amounting, together, as will appeal- by the annexed list of warrants, marked C, to eight millions one
hundred and forty-eight thousand and ninety- five dollars. ----- $8,148,09500
Whicli disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
I. From the funds constituting the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for the year 1811. viz:
From the fund arising from the interest on the debt transferred to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, us
per statement I. - - - - - - - $1,818,374 34
From the fund arising from tiie sales of public lands, being the amount received
in the treasury from 1st October. 1810, to 30th September, 1811, per state-
ment K, - - - - - - - - - 767,061 23
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on
the tonnage of vessels, ------- 5,414,564 43
II. From repayments into the treasury, on account of advances for the payment of dividends on
the domestic funded debt, and for the purchase of foreign remittances, as will appear by the state-
ment E, viz:
Principal advanced from the treasury, repaid, - - - - 146,666 67
Interest and damages recovered, -----. 1,42833
$8,000,000 00
148,095 00
$8,148,095 00
That the abovementioned disbursements, together with the above stated balance, which remained
unexpended at the close of the year 1810, of - - - - - - - 493,17? 17
Together with a furtlier sum. arising from profit on remittances from America to Europe, purchased
during the year 1811. and amounting, as will appeal- by the statement D. to - - - 56,726 14
And together, also, with the further sum of £4.900 sterling, in bills taken in payment of the principal
of an equal sum of protested bills, as will appear by tlie same statement D,aiid equal, at par, to 21.777 7-
Making, together, eight millions seven hundred and nineteen thousand seven hundred and seventy-
three dollars nine cents, ..-----..'- 8,719,773 0;'
Will be accounted for in the next annual report, in conformity with the accounts which shall then have been leii-
dered to the Treasury Department.
That, in the meanwhile, the manner in which the said sum has been applied, is estimated as foUuweth:
I. The repayments into the treasury, on account of the principal, including the amount of sundry bills received in
exchange for others previously purchased, which had been protested, have, during the year 1811, amounted, a-,
by the abovementioned statement E, to - - - - - - - $168,444 4')
II. The sums actually applied, during the year 1811, to the principal and interest of the public debt,
are estimated as follows:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, and including the temporary
loan of $2,750,000, obtained in 1810, from the Bank of the United States. $5,543,470 89
2. Paid on account of interest and charges on the public debt, - - 2,470,372 06
As will appear by the estimate F, ------- 8,013,8429.3
III. The balance which remained unexpendecl at the close of the year 1811, and applicable to pay-
ments falling due after that year, as per estimate G, at ----- 537,48569
B,719,773 0!>
530
FINANCE. [1812.
That, in conformity with the resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, of April 24th 1811, (L) there
was reimburscfl. at the close of tlie year 1811, in the manner prescribed by the 8th section of the act of Fe-
bruary 11th, 1807, a portion of the converted stock created by the 3(1 section of that act, of $1,294,452 29; which
sum of $1,294,452 29 forms a part of the sum of $5,543,470 89, above stated, as the amount of the principal
of the public debt reimbursed in tlie year 1811. ..,.„,
And that the statement H exhibits the amount of stock transferred to tlie Commissioners of the Sinking tund,
and to the Treasurer of the United States, in trust for said States, and standing to their credit on the books of
the treasury, on the 31st December, 1811, no stock having been transferred in payment for lands during the
year 1811. .
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, February 1st, 1812.
Statement of the application, during the year 1810, of the funds provided for the payment of the principal and
interest of the Public Debt.
I. Payments on account of the principcd of the Public Debt.
Of tlie domestic debt, viz:
Annual reimbursement of old six per cent, stock, - - - $1,011,038 97
Do. of deferred do. - - - - 400,563 93
Reimbursement of exchanged six per cent, stock, being the whole of that stock which
reniaine(! outstanding, -------- 3,751,125 26
1,412,202 90
5,163,328 16
II. Payments on account of interest and charges.
1. On the domestic debt.
Interest for the year 1810, on the several species of the domestic funded debt, asset-
tied at the treasury, --------- $1,985,579 93
Do. on Louisiana stock domesticated, ..-.-- 7,020 00
2. On the foreign debt.
Interest on exchanged and converted stocks, payable in Amsterdam,
guilders 8,056 17 8, at 40 cents, - - - 3,222 75
London, £5,344 i 9, at 4s. 6(/. ----- 23,75534
' 26,978 09
Interest on Louisiana stock, from Isl of July, 1809, to 30th June, 1810, viz:
Payable in Amsterdam, guilders 750,000, at 40 cents, - - 300,000 00
Do. in London, £83,099 5, at 4s. 6(/. - - - .. 369.330 00
' ' ' 669,330 00
Commissions and cliarges.viz: at Amsterdam, including guild-
ers 9,768 3, interest on advances of the bankers, guilders
14,069 15 8. - - ■ - - - 5,627 91
-\t London, £415 10. ...---- 1,84666
Loss in exchange and remittances, per statement D, annexed
to last annual report, - - - . - 6,281 84
Deduct gain on specie shipped by the John Adams, guilders
2,233, ------- 893 20
Commissions to agents in America for purchasing bills, - - 2,059 18
7,474 57
5,388 64
? 11,230 48
2.703,830 41
$7,867,158 57
Treasury Department, /?fg-is/er's Q/^cf, yam/a/J,' 30, 1812. ^^,„^„„ ^,^^,„„^, ,, .
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
B.
Statement of the provision made, before the isl day of January, 181 1. /or the payment of the principal and interest
nf the Public Debt falling due after that day.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
1. Cash in the iiands of commissioners and agents in Europe, viz:
In London, on 31st December, 1810. £44,640 14 6, at 4s. 6</. . . $198,403 22
Deduct amount due the commlssioneis in Amsterdam on the same day,
guilders 276,967 14 13, at 40 cents, ..... 110,78710
2. Remittances outstanding, viz:
Amount paid for at the treasury, and remitted to Amsterdam, before 1st Ja-
nuary, 1811, but not received by the commissioners till after that day,
guilders 497,500, at 40 cents, . . . . . • 199,000 00
Deduct amount of moneys received by the commissioners before 1st Janu-
ary, 1811, but not paid for at the treasury till after that day, guilders
16,695 15. at 40 cents, ....... 6,
87,616 12
,678 30
192,321 70
1812.]
THE SINKING FUND.
531
Amount paid for at the treasury, and leniitted to London, before 1st Janu-
ary, 1811, but not received by the bankers till after that
day. .... iJ50,000, at 4s. 6d. 222,222 22
Of this sum there was protested for non-pay-
ment, as explained at foot of statement I),
herewith, antl remained unpaid on 3Ist De-
cember, IS 10, . . . . 8,400 . 37.33.3 33
41,600
184,888 89
3. Amount of payments made at the treasury before tlie 1st of January,
1811, for bills which have been protested for non-payment, and which
on tiiat day had not been repaid into the treasury, viz:
Amount heretofore outstanding, as explained in the report of February 3, 1809, 13,3')7 00
Amount of bills purchased in 1810, and protested for non-payment, which
had not been repaid into the treasury December 31, 1810, £8,400 . 37,333 33
377.210 59
464,826 71
50,690 33
II. Deduct amount, short provided, on account of the Domestic Debt, as follows:
The demands unsatisfied on tiie 1st January, 1811, were the Ibliowing, viz:
1. Dividends payable by the commissioners of loans, including the dividends due on
that day, and exclusive of dividends no longer demandable at their offices,
2. Unclaimed dividends payable at the treasury, ....
The provision made for the above objects was as follows, viz:
1. Cash due from commissioners of loans deceased, and out of office, 6,660 20
2. Cash in the hands of do. in office. . . 1,196,489 55
3. Cash in the hands of the treasurer, as agent for the commissioners of
the sinking fund, ...... 57,588 65
4. Cash over advanced at the treasury for the payment of dividends, 12 00
1,213,042 83
70,050 44
1,983,093 27
1,260,750 40
Leaving this sum, short provided, on the 1st January, 1811, to meet all payments
on account of the domestic debt, .......
Total amount of provision for the public debt remaining unapplied on the 31st De-
cember, 1810, ... .....
515,517 04
22,3 42 87
$493,174 i:
Treasury Department. Regisier^s Office, January 30, 1812.
C.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
List qf Warrants drawn according to lau; during the year 1811, on the Treasurer of the i'nired States, on account
of the payments of interest on the Louisiana Stock.
WAEKAXTS.
In whose fiivor.
AMor?rT.
Numbers.
Dates.
Dollars. Cts.
3067
February 8,
1811,
Albert Gallatin,
387 00
3167
March 13,
"
Charles J. Nourse,
1.864 11
3393
April 22.
<. t
Walter Hellen,
2,836 60
3394
41 tt
i<
Robert Beverlv,
2,195 24
3395
" 23,
fc.
Cliarles J. Nourse, -
624 27
3433
May 13,
(•
Jonathan Burrall,
10,080 00
3434
i; i>
,1
Do.
25 20
3497
June 15.
• a
Daniel Sheldon, Jr. -
200,000 00
3510
24,
fc.
Joseph Riddle,
1,085 50
3526
" 26,
i"
Anthony C. Cazenove.
3,323 80
3671
July 15,
i.
Daniel Sheldon. Jr. -
153 66
3732
August 10,
,4
Jonathan Smith, - - .
7,846 92
3787
Sept. 2,
,4
Do. - - -
43 16
4054
Novr. 13,
4>
Do. - - -
143,517 40
4055
a c;
*•
Do.
358 79
4083
22,
4b
Samuel Flewellins, -
144,447 19
4084
(( ii
44
Do. - - -
361 11
4088
" 26,
44
James Sanderson and Robert Young,
72,978 02
4091
" 28,
44
^yalter Stewart,
32 52
$592,160 49
532
FINANCE.
[1812.
Included in the foregoing List of Warrants, are the following Warrants^for commission to agents who purchased
the bills, and also, for expenses attending the shipment and transportation of specie to Amsterdam.
Warrants
.
In whose favor.
Amount.
Numbers.
Date.
Dollars. Cts.
3434
3787
4055
4084
May
Septr.
Novr.
July
Augiist
Novr.
13,
2,
13,
22,
15,
10,
28,
1811,
44
44
44
44
44
Jonathan Buirall, for commission,
Jonathan Smith, do, do.
Do. do. do.
Samuel Flewelling, do.
Daniel Sheldcni, Jr. for shipment of specie
Jonathan Smith, for insuiance on do.
Walter Stewart, for transmission of do.
$25 20
43 16
358 79
361 11
788 26
8 033 10
3671
3732
4091
. 153 66
7,846 92
32 52
$8,821 36
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1811, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the reimbursement and interest of the Domestic Debt.
Warrants.
Numbers.
Date.
3028
January
12.
1811,
3159
March
11.
44
-
3160
44
66
44
-
3161
44
h6
4 4
-
3162
•'
66
44
-
3171
44
14,
44
-
3172
(4
66
44
-
3173
44
66
44
-
3174
44
66
44
-
3196
44
18,
(4
3197
44
44
44
.
3208
44
21,
44
-
3212
44
25,
44
_
3214
44
66
44
-
3216
<4
•26,
44
-
3438
May
16,
44
3487
June
11,
>•
-
3488
ik
44
<4
-
3469
•^
44
44
-
3490
^6
4.
.4
-
3500
(,i.
18,
44
-
3501
kb
44
44
3502
ii
44
44
-
3503
ii
44
44
-
3504
b b
19,
44
-
3507
66
20,
44
-
3508
4*
66
>4
-
3509
(6
21,
44
-
3525
66
26,
(4
-
3529
66
28,
44
_
3530
66
6b
44
..
3531
k b
bb
44
-
3771
August
20,
44
-
3812
Septr.
17,
44
-
3813
4.
6b
44
-
3H14
3815
3816
3826
3827
3828
3829
3830
3831
3833
3845
3847
3848
3849
3974
4121
4122
4123
4124
4125
4136
October
Deer.
21,
23,
25,
27,
7,
16,
In whose favor.
Amount.
Robert Habersham,
Do.
Peter Freneau,
Sherwood Haywood,
William Gardner,
Thomas Nelson,
James Pawing.
Jonathan Bull,
Christopher Eilery,
William Few,
Benjamin Austin,
Edward Hall,
Stephen Moylan,
John Stockton,
Tiiomas T. Tucker,
Benjamin Austin,
William (jardner
Sherwood Haywooii,
Peter Freneau,
Robert Habersham,
James Ewing,
Jonathan Bull.
Christopher Eilery,
Benjamin Austin,
Edward Hall,
Thomas Nelson,
William Few,
Blair M'Clenachan,
John Stockton,
Thomas T. Tucker,
Jonathan Suiith,
William Wliann,
Isaac Neufville,
W^illiam Gardner,
Thomas Nelson,
Sheruood Haywood,
John Dawson, Jr.
Robert Habersham,
Benjamin Austin,
Jonathan Bull,
Christopher Eilery,
William Few,
James Ewing,
Blair M'Clenachan,
Edward Hall.
John Stockton,
Jonathan Smith,
^^'iiliam Whann,
Thomas T. Tucker,
John Dwason, Jr.
Robert Habersham,
Morton A. AVaring,
Do.
Sherwood Haywood,
Do.
William Gardner,
Dolls. Cts.
650 00
1,400 00
26,000 00
1,150 00
5,200 00
5,000 00
3,050 00
17,100 00
6,050 00
220,000 00
138,000 00
19,871 21
118,000 00
1,579 72
2.292 13
10,000 00
5,225 00
1,700 00
25,500 00
1,000 00
3,200 00
17,100 00
6.G50 00
130,000 00
19.928 23
4,400 00
220,000 00
115,688 77
1,585 04
2,292 13
55,459 59
17,676 80
2 65
5,180 00
3.500 00
2,400 00
28.000 00
1.000 00
135,000 00
17,100 00
6,200 00
222,000 00
3,000 00
119,054 70
19,804 90
1,565 27
47,506 30
24,552 86
2,292 13
3,821 61
2,000 00
56,000 00
34,272 91
3,000 00
20,343 II
10,450 00
[1812.
Numbers.
4127
4145
4146
4150
4151
4152
4153
4154
4155
4162
4147
4158
THE SINKING FUND.
■WarTants.
Date.
December 16,
21,
23,
31,
21,
24,
1811,
LIST — Continued.
In wliose favor.
William Gardner,
Jonathan Bull,
Do.
James Ewins,
Do.
Edwartl Hall.
Do.
Thomas Nelson,
Do.
William Whann,
Thomas T. Tucker,
Do.
$767,061 23
1,818,374 31
535
Amount.
Dolls
Cts.
10,369 19
36,700 00
1,393 39
5,900 00
26,115 08
42,659 60
11.916 99
7,600 00
25,944 16
11,633 02
2,150,656 49
2,585,435 57
4.736,092 06
List oftcarrants drawn according to law, during the year 1811, on the Treamrer of the United States, on ac-
count of the repayment of the Principal of the Temporary Loans.
Warrants.
In whose favor.
Amount.
Numbers.
Date.
Dolls. Cts.
3137
3783
March 5,
Septr. 2,
1811.
President, Directors & Co. of the Bank of the
United States,
George Simpson,
1,375,000 00
1,375,000 00
2,750,000 00
List of JVarrants drawn according to law. during the year 1811. on the Treasnrer of the United Stales, on account
of the payment of the Lite rest on Temporary Loans.
Warrants.
In whose favor.
Amount.
Numbers.
Date.
Dollars. CU
3144
3782
March 6, 1811,
Septr. 2,
President, Directors & Co. of the Bank of the
United States,
George Simpson,
28,931 50
40,010 95
69,842 V,
RECAPITULATION.
Interest and reimbursement of the domestic debt.
Interest on I>ouisiana stock.
Principal of temporary loans.
Interest on do. do.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 30, 1812.
$4,736,092 06
592,160 49
2,750.000 00
69,842 45
$8,148,095 00
JOSEPH NOURSE, Resi>^:er.
68
It
534
FINANCE.
[1812.
D.
Statement of foreign remittances provided and paid for at the Treasury, during the year 1811. /or the payment
of interest on the Louisiana stock in Amsterdam and Londoii.
Guilders 175,880 6 0, at 44 cents, cost . ^- - , ' ^ '
16,695 15 0, at 43 cents, with allowances for interest, &lc., cost
500,000 0 0, specie shipped by the frigate Constitution, .
69-2,576 1 0
Sterling £ 2,520 0 0, at 10 per cent, below par, cost
$77,387 32
7,907 22
200,000 00
$285,294 54
5,180 7 7,
1,000 0 0,
43,300 0 0,
1,819 12 5,
17.700 0 0,
11.000 0 0,
16
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19
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23
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do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
Cost of advertising.
$10,080 00
19,340 08
3,688 89
157,804 47
6,550 63
62,933 33
37,644 44
2 75
82,520 0 0 .
5,880 0 0, in exchange for protested bdls.— See note (a) at toot.
£88,400 0 0, applied to the purchase of remittances, .....
Paid for insurance and charges on the transportation and shipment of specie to Amsterdam,
Paid agents for commission on the purchase of bills, ......
Amount of warrants issued in the year 1811, on account of the interest on Louisiana stock, per
preceding statement C, .•••••••• •
Gain in exchange, ....-•
guilders 692,576 1 0, at par,
£88,400 0 0
Deduct bills taken in payment of the principal of protested bills, as per
note (a) at foot, ^^^00 0 0
£83.500 0 0, at par.
Paid for remittances, as above.
Do. charges do. do.
Gain in exchange in 1811,
$583,339 13
8,076 26
298,044 59
$583,339 13
8,076 26
745 10
$592,160 49
$592.160 49
$277,030 42
371,111 11
648,141 53
591,415 39
$56,726 14
Xote to Statement D.
(a) Of the sum of £50,000 sterling, remitted to London, in bills, in October, 1810, there was returned
ill 1811, protested, for non-payment, ........
533 33
£8,400
£1,500
Of this sum there was repaid Into tlie treasury, in 181 1, as per statement E, accompanying this report,
For principal, $6,666 67
Damages, ....•••..
There has been put in suit, and still remains outstanding, • • •
There v>'as replaced, by new bills, furnished by the endorsers of those protested,
But on these bills there was claimed and paid the customary damages of 20 per cent., being on the £4,900, the
sum of £980. This last sum was also furnished in bills, and is included in this statement, as so much gained
in exchange.
$7,200 00
.
2.000
4,900
£8.400
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 30, 1812.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1812.]
THE SINKING FUND.
.535
E.
Statement of repayments made into the Treasury, during the year 1811, on acrnunt of the Public Debt.
No. of war-
rants.
Dates of war-
rants.
1467
1487
1514
1515
1520
March 30,
May 28,
June 29,
June 29,
On whom drawn.
Septem. 3,
John Stoplien.late district attorney for Mary-
hinil, being so much received by him from
the es'ate of Beale Owings, on account of
the balance due for his bill of exchange on
Amstenhim for 20,000 guilders, protested
in the year 1802, for non-payment,
James Davidson, casliier of the hite office of
Discount and Deposite, Washington, being
moneys remaining in liis liands unexpended,
which were heretofore advanced him for
payment of dividends on the public debt,
payable at the treasuiy,
Frederick Depeyster, being for the cost and
damages on two bills of exchange, one drawn
by F. Depeyster, for £1,000 sterling, and
one by J. De Jongh, for £500 sterling, on
Worrall & Williamson, of Liverpool, re-
turned, protested, for non-payment,
James Davidson, cashier of tiie late office of
Discount and Deposite, Washington, being
moneys remaining in iiis hands unexpended,
which were heretofore advanced him for
paying unclaimed dividends on the i'unded
domestic debt of the United States, payable
at the treasury, - - - -
Do. being on same account, -
To the above must be added the amount of three bills protested for non-
payment in 1811. as follows, viz:
Butler. Burroughs, & Sturges, on John Stewart, of Liverpool, for £'1,000
Hezekiah Lord, on Conway & Davidson, of do. - 2,000
Do. W^urall & Williamson, of do. - 1,900
£4,900
For whicii other bill.- were taken in exchange, as explained in statement
D. herewith. As this operation produces the same effi^ct as a repayment
into the treasury, it is necessary that it should appear in this statement,
and is, tiierefoie, here entered. £4,900. at par, is equal t<i
Treasury Department, Register''s Office, January 30, 1812.
Principal.
Damages and
interest.
50,000 00
6,6GG C:
40,000 00
50,000 00
$146,666 67
21,777 78
$168,444 45
895 00
533 33
1,428 33
Amount of
warrants.
895 00
50,000 00
r,200 00
40,000 00
50,000 00
$148,095 00
JOSEPH NOURSE. Register.
^fin estimate of the application made, in the year 1811, of the funds provided for the payment of the Principal and
Interest of the Public Debt.
I. 0)1 account of the Principal.
1. Reimbursement of six per cent, and deferred stocks, estimated at - - $1,499.018 60
2. Do. of converted six per cent, stock, - - - 1,294,452 29
3. Repayment of temporal y loan obtained frour Bank of the United States, - 2.750,000 00
n. On account of Interest anil Charges.
1. Interest on the domestic funded debt, estimated at - - - $1,682,515 66
2. Interest on Louisiana stock, domesticated, - - - - 24,051 00
3. Interest on temporary loan from Bank of the United States. - 69,842 i.'>
4. [nterest and charges on i'oreign debt, viz:
Interest on exchanged and converted stocks, payable in London and
Amsterdam, - - - - - $17,783 23
Interest and charges on J.,ouisiana stock, payable in London and Am-
sterdam, ------ 667,358 36
$5,543,470 89
Charges on lemittances, per statement D, herewith,
Commissions to agents in America, for purchasing bills, per do.
$685,141 59
8,076 26
745 10
693. 9G2 fi.">
2.470.3r-J OG
$8,013,842 95
536 FINANCE. [1812.
G.
An estimate of the funds provided, before the 1st January, 1812, for the payment of Principal and Interest of the
Public Debt falling due after that day.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
Cash in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, and remittances outstanding on 31st Dec.
1810, per preceding statement B, - - - - - - - $464,826 71
The remittances made during the year 1811, per preceding statement D,are as follow, viz:
To Amsterdam, - - - Gz«7rfer5, 692,576 1, at 40 cents, 277,030 42
To London, ... - £88,400, at 4s. 6rf. 392,888 89
669,919 31
Total to be accounted for, - - - - - - - - 1,134,746 03
The amount applied during the year 1811, per preceding estimate F, is calculated to have been for in-
terest and charges in Europe, .--.--. 693,21785
The balance in the hands of agents in Europe, or in remittances outstanding, may, therefore, be esti-
mated, on 31st December, 1811, at - - - - . - - - 441,528 17
The amount of protested bills outstanding on the same day, was as follows, viz:
Unrecovered amount of A. Brown's and Brown & Hackman's protested bills for
120,000 guilders, per preceding reports. - $13,367 00
J. W. and Gilbert Russell's bill on Conway & Davidson, of
Liverpool, for £2,000 sterling, put in suit in 1811. 8,888 88
n. On account of the Domestic Debt.
22,245 88
$463,774 05
Amount provided, beyond the estimated amount of demands during the year 1811, consisting of cash
remaining in the hands of the treasurer, as agent for the commissioners of the sinking fund, - 73,711 64
$537,485 69
1812.]
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FINANCE. [1812.
I.
Statement of moneys arising from interest on stock transferred to the United States, being the amount draivn by
the usent to the trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt, during the year \8ll, pursuant to the act of 8lh
May, 1792, agreeably to statements made at the Treasury.
1811, December 21. Warrant No. 4,158, per treasury statement, No. 24,936, - - - $1,818,374 34
Treasury Department, Register's Office, January 30th, 1812.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
K.
Statement of moneys drawn by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt, in the year 1811,
being on account of ryioncys received into the Treasury from sales of public lands, pursuant to the act of the 3d
March, 1795, agreeably to statements made at the Treasury.
1811. December 21. Warrant No. 4,147, per treasury statement, No. 24,936, - - - $767,061 23
Treasury Department, Register's Office. January 20th, 1812.
'^ JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
L.
At a meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, held on the 24th of April, 1811 —
Present: ious 7ov^, President of the Senate pro tern.
James Monroe, Secretary of Slate.
Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
The Secretary of the Treasury reported to the Board—
" That the interest payable on the public debt during the year 1811, including therein the annual
reimbursement on the six per cent, and defened stocks, and the interest on the temporary loan obtain-
ed on the 31st of December last from the late Bank of the United States, is estimated at - $3,950,000
That the principal of the above mentioned temporary loan, and reimbursable according to contract
during the present year, amounts to ----- - 2,750,000
Making, together, a sum of -------- 6,700,000
And leaving a balance of ------- - 1,300,000
To be applied, during this year, by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, in order to complete the
annual appropriation for tiie public debt, (if - - - - - ; - - 8,000,000
And that the market price of stock of public debt being above that limited by law for purchases by the com-
missioners, the gaid balance can only be applied towards the reimbursement of the six per cent, converted stock,
created by virtue of the act supplementary to the act, entitled ' An act making provision for the redemption of the
whole of the public debt of the United States.' "
Wherevpon, resolved. That a sum not exceeding the balance aforei- aid, be applied, during the present year,
towards the reimbursement of the principal of the converted six per cent, stock, in conformity with the provisions
of the act last above mentioned.
JOHN POPE, Presulent of the Senate pro tern.
JAMES MONROE, Secretary of State.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
I certify tlu foregoing to be a true copy of the original minutes of the proceedings of the Board.
Edward Jones, Secretary to the Board of Commissioners.
12t!i Congress.] No. 367. [1st Session.
DRAWBACK OF DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 12, 1812.
Mr. Newton, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of George
B. Rapelye, and others, of the City and State of New York, merchants, made the following report:
The petitioners state, that their resjjective iirms purchased of the firm of Ingraham, Phi\;nix, and Nissen, goods,
entitled, on exportation, to the drawback of duties, and which the petitioners purchased and exported under the
persuasion that the debentures which issued from the custom house would be duly paid.
In this calculation tliry have been disappointeil, as the firm of Ingraham, Phosnix, anil Nixsen, which imported
the goods, and entered the same for exportation, has since failed, without paying the duties, amounting to about
ninety-six thousand dollars, to the United States. The petitioners solicit Congress to pass an act directing the col-
lector of the customs for the port of New York to pay the debentures which they hold, notwithstanding tlie duties
have not been paid by the firm of Ingraham, Phoenix, and Nixsen, the importers of the goods.
If Congress refuse to accede to tjiis solicitation of the petitioners, they then pray that an act may pass to au-
thorize them to institute a suit against the collector for the port of New York, for the amount of the debentures,
inasmuch as the non-payment of the duties by the firm of Ingraham, Plioenix, and Nixsen, is iairly chargeable to the
negligence of the collector, in not taking responsible sureties to the duty bonds.
Tlie committee can see no ground on which the first proposition can be supported: the law, in letter and spirit,
is opposed to it. The law says, "'In no case of an exportation of goods shall a dravyback be paid, until the duties,
on the importation thereof, shall have been first received." No duties, on the goods imported by the firm of Ingra-
ham, Phoenix, and Nixsen, have as yet been paid, or are likely, as the committee understand, to be paid: the peti-
tioners, therefore, are not entitled to receive the amount of their respective debentures. The law, as it stands,
clearly evinces tlie soundness of the principles on which it is founded: no case could have occurred more apposite
to prove the necessity of such a provision for the security of the treasury.
1812.] PLAN FOR INCREASING THE REVENUE. 539
The drawback of duties is allowed on two grounds: tirst. tiie exportation of goods within twelve months, calcu-
lating honi the tune o( entiy; antl, secondly, on the payment of duties to the Uniteil States, before, or after, such
exportation.
The goods may be exported, but, if (he duties, on their importation, are not paid, there can be no legal tight to
demand the payment of the debentures. The wise franiers of the law never niteiided that a system, which tiiey
constructed for the encouragement of commerce and enterprise, should operate in such a way as to drain the
treasury. To sustain the present application, would, undoubtedly, produce this etfect.
The second proposition cannot, in any view in which it can be pre.-ented to the mind, be considered as tenable.
The collector is responsible tor the omission of such duties as the laws prescribe: in this case, if he has omitted to
perform a duty assigned to him, the United States arealune the losers— the petitioners only fortuitously so— an acci-
dent against which speculations cannot be secured. 'I'he remedy of the iietitioners is against the sellers of tlie mer-
chandise. If the petitioneis fail in oljiaining redress against the iirm of Ingrahani, Phd'nix, and Nixsen, in the
responsibility of which they contided, iheir case is remediless. The committee caniiot transceml the limits of the
constitution, or the sound and correct |)rinciples of jurisprudence, in recommending the passage of a law which shall
be endued with a retro-active operation. 'I'hey, therefore, submit the following resolution to the House:
Resolved, That the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition.
lathCoNGREss.! No. 3(5P>. [1st S
ES.^IOX.
PLAN FOR INCREASING THE REVENUE.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ON THE I7tH OF FEBRUARY, 181-2.
Mr. Bacon made the following report:
The Committee of Ways and xMeans having taken into their consideration the subject of the i evenue and expendi-
ture of the United States, for the present and two succeeding years, in particular reference to a state of contem-
plated war, during a greater portion of that period, ask leave to report:
That the ordinary expenses during the present year, grounded on the estimates already laid before Congress, are
estimated as follows, viz:
Expenses of a civil nature, both foreign and domestic, - . . . . $1,260,000
Army — exclusive of the additional military force authtjiiz.ed by the act of the present session, and
iiicluding $32,800, for the service of militia in the years 1809, 1810, and 1811, - - 2,581,000
Naval Department, including the marine corps, ------ 3,500,000
Arsenals, arms, ordnance, repairs of fortifications, including 200,000 dollars, permanent appropria-
tions for the purchase and manufacture of arms, - . . . _ 614,000
Indian Department, --------- 220,000
Interest on the public debt, -.-..-.. 2.225,000
Total ordinary expenses, - - - - - - - - 9,400,000
That the actual receipts into the treasury, during the same year, are estimated at - - 8,200,000
Leaving a deficit in the receipts, of - -....- $1,200,000
Which deficit may, however, be paid out of the moneys remaining in the treasury at the close of the year, leav-
ing a sum of 1,800,000 dollars on liand, which, in the opinion of the Committee, it would not be prudent," under ex-
isting circumstances, farther to exhaust.
SThat the extraordinary expenses of the present year, already authorized by law, or which, by bills pending before
Congress, are in a course of authorization, are as follows:
Ordnance and ordnance stores, camp equipage, and other quartermaster's stores, - - $1,900,000 00
Six companies of mounted rangers, ------ - 108^772 00
Additional military force, - - - - - - - - 5,112.560 26
Repairing vessels out ot commission, and purchase of timber for naval purposes, - - 680,000 00
Erection of additional fortifications, --.._.- I.OOO.OOO 00
Calling out certain corps of volunteers, ------- 1,000,00000
Calling out militia, --------- 1,000,000 00
$10,801,332 26
Total extraordinary expenses, (say)- -...._ Sii.ooo,000 00
The whole of which sum it is necessaiy, and is accordingly proposed, to raise by loan, conformable to the bill
herewith reported by the Committee.
That the amount of the principal of the public debt, which is reimbursable during the same year, consisting of the
six per cent., deferred, and exchanged stocks, - - - - - - $2,135,000
And, in the event of stocks falling below par, (thereby imposing upon the commissioners of the sink-
ing fund an obligation to purchase, in order to satisfy the annual appropriation of eight millions
of dollars for the reduction of the public debt) may amount to the further sum of - - 3,640,000
Total amount of the principal of the public debt which may become reimbursable during the
present year, ------... $5,775,000
Which sum, it is also proposed to authorize the commissioners of the sinking fund to borrow, conformable to
such bill as may hereafter be reported.
That the ordinary expenses of Government, for the year 1813, may be estimated, as for the present
year, at about - - - - - - - - - $9,000,000
To which must be added the Interest then accruing on the loan proposed to be authorized tbi- the
service of the present year, estimating the same at six per cent., and amounting to - - 660,000
Making the re venue necessary to be provided, for paying the ordinary expenses and interest on loans
for that year, (and leaving the extraordinary expenses of the year also to be provided for by
loans) - - - - - - - - - - 9,660,000
That the receipts into the treasury, from the present sources of revenue, during that year, calculat-
ing on a state of war, during a greater portion of the present year, are estimated (conjecturally) at 3,100,000
Leaving a deficiency, to be provided for by additional revenues to be received during that year, of $6,560,000
540 * ' FINANCE. [1812.
Estimating the ordinary expenses of 1814, as for the present year, at about - - - $9,000,000
And adding tlie interest accruing on the loan proposed for the present year, - - - 660,000
And also the interest then accruing on the loan ^yhich, in all probability, may be necessary to cover
the extraordinary expenses of 1813, which it would not be prudent to calculate at less than
eleven millions, ..------- 660,000
Makin'' the revenue necessary to be provided, for paying the ordinary expenses and interest on loans
for tliat year, (and leaving tiie extraordinary expenses of the yeai' also to be provided for by loans) 10,320,000
Estimating the receipts into tlie treasury, from the present sources of revenue, during that year, at 3,100,000
Leaving a deficiency, to be provided for by additional revenues, to be received during that year, of $7,220,000
Under this prospective view of the financial situation of the Goyeniment, it became, in the judgment of the Com-
mittee, their imperious duty, as well in reference to the obligations incumbent upon them from the general trust with
which they were clothed, as also in deference to that portion of the message of the President of the United States,
which had been specially referred to their consideration, to enter, as early as possible, upon a system of ways and
means, calculated to provide a revenue, ''sufficient, at least, to defray the ordinary expenses of Government, and to
pay the interest on the public debt, including that on new loaiis \^hicll may be authorized."' Any provision falling
short of this requisition, would, in the opinion of the Committee, betray an improvidence in the Government, tend-
ing to impair its general character, to sap the foundations of its credit, and to enfeeble its energies, in the prosecution
of the contest into which it may soon be driven, in defence of its unquestionable rights, and for the repulsion of
long continued and most aggravated aggressions. Should the ruinous system of relying altogether upon the aid of
loans, for defraying not only the extraordinary expenditures of the present and succeeding years, but also a large
portion, botii of the ordinary expenses of the Government, and the interest on the public debt, including that on
new loans, be suftined to prevail, and no additional revenues be seasonably piovided, it will result, that the loans
which it may be necessary to authoriz.e, during the year 1813, must amount to at least 17,5(30.000 dollars; and for
1814, to 18,220,000 dollars — an operation, which, by throwing into the'market so large an amount of stock, accompa-
nied\vith no adequate provision for paying even the interest accruing on such as may be created, but relying alto-
gether upon the decreasing ability to boriow for the purpose of paying such interest, must have a most unliivorable
effect upon the general price of public stocks, and the consequent terms of the loans themselves. It may be added
that a system of that sort would, it is believed, be found to be altogether unprecedented in the financial history ot any
wise and regular Government, and must, if yielded to, produce, at no distant period, that general state of public dis-
credit which attended the national finances during the war of the Revolution, and which nothing but the peculiar
circumstances of the country, and the want of a well-organized and efficient Government, during the period of that
Revolution, could at all justify. .. ,, - , <- ,
To have withheld from the public view a fair exposition of the probable state o( the fiscal concerns of the Govern-
ment, under the very first pressure of active war, or to have deferred subinitting to the House such a system, as, in
tlie opinion of the Committee, was indispensable, to place the revenue of the country upon a basis commensurate
with the public exigencies, would, in their judgment, at once have evinced, in the eyes ot foreigti nations, an imbe-
cility of action and of design, the effects ol' which must be too obvious to be mistaken: and, as it regards our own
country, would have indicated a policy, as feeble and short- sighted as it must have been considered deceptive and
disingenuous; as unworthy the rulers of a free and enlightened nation, as, in its result, it would have been found
fatal to its interests, and paralyzing to all its efforts. It is obvious that the whole amount which it is necessary to
raise, in order to meet the anticipated deficit of revenue for the ensuing years, is indeed " moderate, when compared,
either with the population and wealth of the United States, or with the burthens laid on European nations by their
Governments."
To doubt either the " will or ability" of the People of the United States to bear such burthens as are indispensa-
ble to this end, would be to doubt their dispositions to meet seriously the contest which is presented to them, and
would go far to prove, that it had better not have been attempted.
To diiubt the readiness of the Government to bring "promptly and efficiently" into action the necessary resour-
ces of the nation, would be to cast a distrust over the sincerity of those pledges which they have so recently and
distinctly given to the world in that respect, and would imply a suspicion of their firmness or forecast, not for a mo-
ment to be entertained. ,. , . , , r , r^
For a more full and distinct elucidation of the general subject which it has become the duty of the Committee to
present to the House, they beg leave to refer to the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury, in answer to the seve-
ral inquiries made of him by tlieir order, and which has heretofore been laid before the House, concurring, as they
most fully do, in the general opinion expressed by him, " That what appears to be of vital importance, is, that the
crisis should at once be met by the adoption of efficient.measures. which will, with certainty, provide means commen-
.surate with the expense; and. by jtreserving unimpaired, instead of abusing, that public credit in which the public
resources so eminently depend, "will enable the United States to persevere in the contest, until an honorable peace
shall have been obtained."
It is then proposed by the Committee, that the additional revenue which will be necessary '" to defray the ordi-
nary expenses ot Government, and to pay the interest on the public debt, including that on new loans, which may
be authorized," should be immediately provided for, in the following modes, viz:
I. Additional duties of impost and tonnage.
1st An increase of the duties now payable by law on imported merchandise, calculated to yield a nett
revenue of $2,500,000
2d. A further retention on the amount of all drawbacks allowed by law on the exportation of goods,
wares ami merchandise, calculated to yield a nett revenue of - - - - - 100,000
3d. An additional tonnage duty on American and foreign vessels, calculated to yield a nett revenue of 200,000
4th. A duty on all salt imported, calculated to yield a nett revenue of - - - - - 400,000
Total nett amount of revenue, estimated from additional duties of impost and tonnage, - $3,200,000
II. Internal duties.
1st. A duty on licences to distil spirits from foreign and domestic materials, calculated
to yield a gross revenue of - - - - - - - - $275,000
9d. A duty on licences to retailers of wines, spirits, and foreign merchandise, including
tavern keepers, calculated to yield a gross revenue of ----- 500,000
3d. A duty on sales at auction ot foreign merchandise, and of vessels, calculated to yield
a gross revenue of ' . ' ' " " ' ' " ' ' 150,000
4th A duty on all sugars refined in the United States, calculated to yield a gross reve-
nue of - - - - - - - - . - - 200,000
5th A duty on carriages used for the conveyance of persons, calculated to yield a gross
"revenue of - - \ . .' " , ■ , " " ' " 150,000
6th. A duty on various instruments of writing, to be collected by means of stamps, calcu-
lated to yield a gross revenue of - - - - • - - - 450,000
Total gross amount of revenue, estimated from internal duties, . - - . $1,725,000
1812.] PLAN FOR INCREASING THE REVENUE. 541
III. Direct tax.
A direct tax to be laid and apportioned among the several States according to the rule
prescribed by the constitution — gross amount, ------ $3,000,000
Total gross amount estimated to be received from internal duties and direct tax, when
they shall be ertectually organized, (or in 1S14) - - . - . $4,725,000
Deduct expense of assessment, collection, and losses, at about 15 per cent. - - 700,000
Nett amount, estimated from internal duties and direct tax for 1814, - - - $4,0-25.000
4,0-25.000
Nett amount estimated from additicmal duties ot import and tonnage, internal duties, and direct tax.
for 1814, ............ $.7,225,000
But which, on account of the ineffectual organization ul the internal duties and direct tax. may not
yield, in 1813, that amount, by a sum of " - - - - - - - ' . 650,000
Leaving the nett amount, estimated for 1813, -----... $6,575,000
And for this purpose the committee recommend to the House the adoption of the following resolutions, viz:
1st. Resolved, That an addition of 1 00 per cent, be made to the several rates of permanent <luties now imposed by
law on ail goods, wares, and merchandise, imported into the United States.
2d. Resolved, That 25 per centum be retained on all the drawbacks allowed by law. on the exportation of goods,
wares, and merchandise, exported from tiie United States.
3d. Resolved, That additional tonnage duties be laid at the following rates, viz:
1. On ail vessels licenced for the coasting trade or fisheries. 20 cents per ton a year;
2. On all other vessels, owned by citizens of the United States, 25 cents per ton on the entiy of the vessel:
3. On all foreign vessels, one dollar and twenty-five cents per ton on the entry of the vessel.
4th. Resolved, That a duty of 20 cents per bushel be laid upon all salt imj)orted into the United States.
5th. Resolved, That duties be laid on licences to distil spirits, at the follow ing rates, viz:
1. On stills employed in distilling spirits, from foreign materials, at the rate of 75 cents per gallon on the capacity
of such stills;
2. On stills solely employed in distilling spirits from domestic materials, at any distillery, at which there are
one or more stills of more capacity together than 150 gallons, at the rate of 50 cents per gallon on the capacity of
such stills;
3. On other stills, ?olely employed in distilling spirits from fruit, at the rate of 5 dollars on each still, a year;
4. On other stills, solelj' employed in distilling spirits from any domestic materials, at the rate of 15 dollars on
each still, a year.
6th. Resolved. That duties be laid on licences to retailers of wines, spirits, and foreign merchandise, including
tavern keepers, at the following rates, viz:
If in cities, towns, or villages, containing more than one hundred families —
I. On retailers of foreign merchandise, including wines and spirits, 25 dollars;
2 On retailers of wines alone, 20 dollars;
3. On retailers of spirits alone, 20 dollars;
4. On retailers of domestic spirits alone, 15 liollars:
5. On retailers of foreign merchandise, other than wines and spirits. 15 dollars.
If in any other place than cities, towns, or villages, containing more tlian one hundred families —
1. On retailers of foreign merchandise, including wines and spirits. 15 dollars;
2. On retailers of wines and spirits. 15 dollars;
3. On retailers of domestic spirits alone, 10 dollars;
4. On retailers of foreign merchandise, other than wines and spirits, 10 dollars.
7th. Resolved, That duties be laid on sales at auction of foreign merchandise, for every hundred dollars of the
purchase money, two dollars; and on sales at auction of ships or vessels, for every hundred dollars of the purchase
money, twenty-five cents.
8th. Resolved. That a duty of four cents per pound be laid on all sugars refined in the United States, allowing
a drawback on the exportation of the same.
9th. Resolved. That duties be laid on carriages, used for the conveyance of persons, at the following rates, viz:
1. On every coach, chariot, and postchaise. 25 dollars;
2. On every phaHon. ami on every coachee having pannel work in the upper divi-ion thereof, 15 dollars;
3. On every other four wheel carriage, hanging on steel springs. 10 dollars;
4. On every four wheel carriage hanging upon iron or wooden springs, and on e\ery two wheel carriage
with a top. or hanging on steel or iron springs, 5 dollars: ^
5. On every other four or two wheel carriage. 3 dollars.
10th. Resolved, That stamp duties be laid on the following instruments of writing, viz:
1. On all notes payable to bearer, or order, issued by any bank or bankers, at rates on an average of one dollar
for every hundred dotlars. with an option to pay. in lieu thereof, 2^ per centum on their dividends;
2. On all notes of hand above fifty dollars, payable to bearer, or order, having one or more endorsers, and on all
bills of exchange above fifty dollars, having one or more endorsers, at rates, on an average, of five cents fiir every
hundred dollars.
11th. Resolved. That three millions of dollars be raised by a direct tax. to be apportioned among the several
States, agreeably to the rule prescribed by the constitution.
12th. Resolved, That each State be authorized to pay the amount of its quota to the United States, with a deduc-
tion of 15 per cent, if paid before the assessment is cominencetl. and of 7^ per cent, if paid before the tax becomes
due.
13th. Resolved, That all the duties above enumerated, and the tax aforesaid, shall be laid and become payable
only, after the United States shall have become engaged in a war with a foreign European nation: or shall have
authorized the issuing of letters of marque and re})risal against the subjects of such nation.
14th. Resolved, That the said duties and tax shall continue until one year after the conclusion of peace with
such foreign nation, and no longer.
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542 FINANCE. [1812.
12th Congress.] No. 369. [1st Session.
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
OOMMl.'MCATKI) TO THK HOUSE OF UEPKESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 28, 1812.
Treasury Department, February 27, 1812.
Sir:
I have the lionor to transmit, lierewith, a statement ol the gross and nett amount of the customs, prepared in
obedience to a resolution of the House of Representatives, of the llth ultimo, and accompanied by an explanatory
letter from the Register of the Tieasurj'.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February 27, 1812.
Sir:
Agreeably to a resolution of the House of Representatives, of the llth January. 1812, 1 have the honor to
transmit, herewith, a statement of the gross and nett amount of the customs, together with the amount of draw-
backs, &c. and expenses of collection, in each State and territory, from the commencement of the present Govern-
ment, annually, to the 31st day of December, 1810.
In making this exhibit, it was deemed most advisable to have it correspond with the printed public accounts, for
which purpose an additional column for bounties and allowances is introduced, which, although not called for
by the resolution, it is presumed will, however, be satisfactory.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir. your obedient servant,
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Honorable Albert Gallatin.
I.
1812.]
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
543
Stu/ement exhUntmg I'lc g7-o.ss and nelt amount of the customs, together ivllh the amount of dritirbacks, f-:r. and
expenses of colleetion, in each State and Territonj, from the commencement of the present Government, annu-
ally, to the 31 A/ dau of December, ISIO.
From till.' comiiioncoment of the
pre.scnt (iovcriiment to tlu- "1st Decenilier, 1791.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STiTKS.
Duties on merchan-
Drawbacks on
Bounties on salt-
E.\pcnses of pro-
Xilt Revenue.
dise, tonnage, fines,
merchandise.
ed fish.
secutions and col-
penahics, and for-
lection.
feitures.
344 19
New Hampshire,
60,005 26
855 44
5,77'2 48
.-.3.033 15
Vermont,
.
-
-
-
Massachusetts, -
1.081,372 19
19,130 19
25,046 59
59,279 17
977,916 24
Rhode Ishmd.
I5('.,607 87
521 87
1,928 13
7,619 45
146,538 42
Connecticut,
•2-23, 355 27
-
1,278 37
15.395 27
206.681 63
New York,
1.415,449 33
22,289 20
382 79
28,267 00
1.364.510 34
New Jersey.
16,448 88
-
7 00
1,537 89
14,903 99
Pennsylvania,
1.535,970 66
8,976 17
-
35,970 88
1,491,023 61
Delaware,
43,546 56
138 .32
-
2.482 48
40,925 76
Maryland,
V'irgmia,
680,-292 48
13,584 94
14 50
25,672 99
(141,020 05
878,909 51
904 68
27 90
26,059 41
851,917 52
North Carolina.
122,025 37
29 45
141 60
0,813 57
115,010 75
South Carolina,
560,874 24
3,684 78
-
18.405 86
.'>38,783 60
Georgia,
98,926 04
202 06
-
6.725 21
91,998 77
Total, Dollars,
6,873,783 66
69,805 85
29.682 32
240.031 00
6.534,263 83
From tlie 1st of January to the 31st o
' December, 1792.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATES.
Duties on merchan-
Drawbacks on
Drawbacks on do-
E.xpenses of pro-
Nett Revenue.
dise, tonnaa^e, fines,
merchandise.
mestic spirits, boun-
secutions and col-
penalties, and for-
ties on fish and pro-
lections.
feitures.
visions.
New Hampshire,
47,149 39
383 21
1,872 85
3,771 26
41,422 07
Vermont,
1,038 19
-
-
295 18
743 01
Massachusetts, -
835,268 93
12,009 71
111,6.52 29
33,360 27
678,246 66
Rhode Island, -
104,079 12
12.714 91
39,087 91
0,263 50
46,012 80
Connecticut,
152,391 06
32 67
2,907 36
7,362 !6
142,088 57
New Yiirk.
1,256,738 99
45.592 24
16.769 78
24,567 44
1.169,809 53
New Jersey.
5,769 01
-
18 20
987 48
4,763 33
Pennsvlviuii.i.
1,156,901 33
■37,752 66
830 99
21,489 58
1,096,828 10
1)L>iaware,
21,832 41
-
-
2,755 13
19.077 28
?.laryland.
194,569 29
24.039 54
3,931 79
17.305 98
449,291 98
Virginia,
494,441 15
1,736 22
1,252 64
16,9.57 00
474,195 29
North Carolina.
85,648 60
160 98
383 80
7,040 97
78,062 85
South Carolina,
380,051 49
3.360 33
2,492 77
13,289 16
360.909 23
Georgia,
59,740 57
79 12
-
6,487 54
53,173 91
Total, Dollars,
5,095,919 53
137.861 59
181,200 38
161,932 95
4.614,924 61
3M'
FINANCE.
[1812.
STATEMENT— Continued.
STATES.
New Hampshire,
Vermont,
Massacliusetts,
Rhode Island,
Connecticut,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, -
Delaware,
Maryland,
Virginia,
North Carolina,
South Carolina,
Georgia,
Total,
From the 1st of January to the 31st of December, 1793.
Gross amount of
Duties on merchan-
dise, tonnage, fines,
penalties, and for-
feitures.
$5-2,6.^7 21
585 81
1,142,453 42
182,910 93
172,834 72
1,267,300 32
17,242 77
1,940,609 90
61,017 60
948,853 59
408,927 39
70,570 80
412,930 33
42.110 83
$6,720,985 62
Payments for
Drawbacks on
merchandise.
fl83 41
37,138 28
2,886 01
1,197 71
42,560 70
102,659 26
32 86
54,643 83
2,857 39
80 74
35,412 94
157 70
$279,809 83
Drawbacks on do-
mestic spirits,
bounties, and
allowances.
$3,515 57
119,378 93
.38.483 32
6,556 53
3,715 23
114 47
1,282 23
61 43
2,006 86
1,442 42
184 50
3,006 79
$178,748 28
Expenses of pro-
secutions and col-
lection.
$5,032 59
417 14
35,775 95
7,669 93
10,216 83
25,288 24
1,255 19
32,349 98
3,455 31
22,522 36
16,436 59
6,538 64
15,396 70
6,559 57
$188,915 02
Nett Revenue.
$44,905 64
168 67
950,160 26
133,871 67
154,863 65
1,195,736 15
15,873 11
1,804,318 43
57,468 00
869,681 54
388,190 99
63,766 93
359,113 90
35,393 56
$6,073,512 49
STATES.
Duties on merchan-
dise, tonnage, fines,
penalties, and for-
feitures.
New Hampshire,
Vermont,
Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, -
Connecticut,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, -
Delaware,
Maryland,
Virginia,
North Carolina,
South Carolina,
Georgia,
Total,
From tlie 1st of January to the 31st of December, 1794.
Gross amount of
$52,404 46
2,051 50
1,485.185 30
147,185 29
188,499 34
2,161,208 07
16,007 38
2,012,334 06
28,908 50
1,232,158 85
429,958 14
87,521 05
729,183 97
98,589 72
^,671,195 63
Payments for
Drawbacks on
merchandise.
$4,482 30
327,594 15
25,019 72
376 16
266,302 51
158 45
502,446 87
498 27
407,668 80
23,076 36
56,037 90
1,912 95
1,615,574 44
Drawbacks on do-
mestic spirits,
bounties, and
allowances.
$3,202 42
110,001 20
23,683 81
5,740 57
3,575 73
23 01
381 75
1,629 11
248 86
305 72
1,386 55
$150,178 73
Expenses of pro-
secutions and col-
lection.
Nett Revenue.
$5,921 41
630 53
42,705 53
9,057 71
10,553 56
31.045 65
1,135 04
35,509 12
3,819 82
27,687 70
16,936 42
8,419 01
19,843 48
8,863 62
$222,128 60
$38,798 33
1,420 97
1,004,884 42
89,424 05
171,829 05
1,860,284 18
14,690 88
1,473,996 32
24,590 41
796,173 24
389,690 50
78,796 32
651,916 04
87,813 15
$6,683,313 86
1812.J
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
545
STATEMENT— Continued.
From the 1st of January to the 31st of December, 1795.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATES.
Duties on merclian
Drawbacks on
Drawbacks on do-
E.xpenses of pro-
Nett Revenue.
ilise, tonnag-e, fines
merchandise.
mestic spirits, su-
secutions and
penalties, and for
gar, bounties, anc
collection.
feitures.
•lUowances.
New Hampsliire,
1
$G0,338 81
$8,097 28
$1,961 83
$5,977 31
$44,302 39
Vermont,
1,226 55
-
-
502 92
723 63
Massachusetts, -
2,018,296 77
457,434 78
90.716 89
54,985 91
1,415,169 19
Rhode Island, -
349,695 74
63,788 60
39,757 86
11,498 59
244,650 69
Connecticut.
172.026 05
1.795 61
3,170 53
11,892 82
155,167 09
New York,
3.735,204 17
688,172 19
5.669 78
40,672 58
2,000,689 62
New Jersey,
21.104 96
2,562 67
44 10
1,638 72
16,859 47
Pennsylvania, -
3,067,739 01
752,550 17
865 83
42,699 64
2,271,633 38
Delaware,
32,537 31
4,194 29
49 35
3,790 82
34,502 85
Maryland,
1.348,503 85
789.167 01
1,895 46
33,794 45
533,646 93
\irginia,
463,950 73
49,280 77
103 30
16,686 96
396,880 80
North Carolina.
109,845 96
1,032 14
211 50
8,725 58
99,876 74
South Carolina,
791,616 26
60,650 48
266 63
20,246 61
710,452 54
Georgia,
82,646 86
20,049 80
-
7,733 68
54.864 38
Total, -
$11,253,733 03
$2,898,765 79
$134,711 95
$360,845 59
$7,959,409 70
From the 1st of Ja
nuary to the 31st of
December, 1796.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATES.
Duties on merchan-
Drawbacks on
Drawbacks on do-
Expenses of pro-
Nett Revenue.
dise, tonnag'e, pass-
merchandise.
mestic spirits, su-
secutions and
ports, and clearan-
gar, snuff, boun-
collection.
ces, &c.
ties, &c.
New Hampsliire,
$96,938 76
$33,877 39
$2,103 94
$7,437 24
$53, .520 19
Vermont,
2.132 70
-
-
453 75
1.679 95
Massachusetts, -
3,377,456 98
814,373 84
161.470 73
66,847 74
1,334,764 67
Rhode Island, -
342,637 87
150,695 26
39,760 46
14,477 14
137,705 01
Connecticut,
193,370 36
33,685 33
4,003 91
14,279 19
141,402 93
New York,
3,078,003 37
865,877 43
9,996 13
43,706 28
2,158,422 53
New Jersey,
1,848 43
932 60
-
1,765 27
Pennsylvania,
3.661,329 88
1,586,064 78
15,893 65
46,637 74
2,012.741 71
Delaware,
47,043 36
29,871 00
-
4,849 34
12,322 02
Maryland,
1,642,635 69
842,803 44
2,806 40
35,307 64
761,818 21
Virginia,
662,686 88
43,707 38
373 60
20.429 05
598,276 95
North Carolina.
89,774 44
10,421 32
681 76
9,923 31
68,749 15
South Carolina,
420,043 59
346,447 80
310 25
17,381 04
56,004 50
Georgia,
65,966 09
25,293 65
18 00
9,095 88
31,559 56
Total, -
$13,681,866 40
$4,784,050 12
$237,216 83
$392,478 51
$7,368,970 38
The nett amount of revenue exhibited in the above statement, is . - . . $7,368,970 38
From which, deduct excess of expenditure beyond tiie duty in the State of New Jersey, - 849 44
True nett amount of duties, &.C. - - . $7,368,130 94
546
FINANCE.
[1812.
STATEMENT— Continued.
From the Istof January to the 3Istof December, 1797.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATES
Duties on Merchan-
dise, tonnag-e, pass-
ports, and clearan-
ces, &c.
Drawbacks on
merchandise.
Drawbacks on do-
mestic spirits, su-
gar, snuff, boun-
ties, &c.
Expenses of pro-
secutions and col-
lection.
Nett Revenue.
New Hampshire.
Vermont.
Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, -
Connecticut,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, -
Delaware,
Maryland,
Virginia,
North Carolina.
South Carolina.
Georgia,
Tennessee,
45,817 01
2,201,101 26
403,211 72
163,396 71
2,977,663 32
11,028 60
2,925,016 26
55,912 93
2,021,042 51
703,819 33
119,857 23
1,297,387 16
75,615 97
235 74
8,827 68
636,721 57
95,985 93
30,398 48
862,013 71
1,086,839 11
14,088 19
834,089 92
70,251 62
1,254 20
564,203 44
3,054 58
2,197 30
126,626 22
14,258 75
2,588 53
9,251 90
28,530 57
221 04
3,495 51
337 18
224 43
1,770 86
7,005 28
65,444 85
16,578 27
15,367 10
46,810 53
2,054 12
66,369 10
5,838 54
38,324 55
27.085 17
13,071 43
31,175 58
10,473 87
99 21
27,726 76
1,372,308 62
276,388 77
115,042 60
2.059,587 18
8,974 48
1,743,271 48
35,765 16
1,145,132 53
606,145 36
105,307 17
700,237 28
62,087 52
136 53
Total, Doll CITS,
13,001,105 75
4,207,728 43
189,508 29
345,757 60
8,258,111 43
From the 1st of January, to the 31st of December, 1798.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATES.
Duties on merchan-
dise, tonnag-e, pass-
ports, and clearan-
ces, &c.
Drawbacks on
merchandise.
Drawbacks on do-
mestic spirits, su-
gar, snuff, boun-
ties, &c.
Expenses of pro-
secutions and col-
lection.
Nett Revenue.
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
Massachusetts. -
Rhode Island, -
Connecticut,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania. -
Delaware,
Maryland.
Virginia,
North Carolina,
South Carolina.
Georgia,
Tennessee,
100,777 52
2,437 98
2,159,549 88
252,882 77
184,962 27
2,729,963 20
18.296 15
2,098,921 69
85,016 76
2.412,074 11
690,495 66
142,030 21
643,688 58
428 67
565 55
9.618 .^0
800,094 32
112,874 74
37,819 15
916,281 63
10,589 13
1,018,127 13
18,709 50
1,483.322 33
25,837 99
5,804 12
360,419 64
2,270 45
118,995 81
20,243 11
5,086 58
5,327 18
3,767 79
809 83
256 20
521 59
2,803 54
22.616 04
1,281 18
72,373 47
14,813 63
14,976 33
54,765 75
4,210 13
47,449 05
8,583 62
12,928 38
34,989 43
14,715 33
40,942 94
1,261 45
156 70
72,272 44
1,156 80
1,168,086 28
104,951 29
127.080 21
1,753,588 64
3,496 89
1,029,577 72
57,723 64
885,013 57
629,412 04
120,989 17
239,522 46
408 85
Total, Dollars,
11.528,091 00
4,799,498 27
160,082 08
376,063 43
6,193,280 00
The nett amount of revenue exhibited in the above statement, is
From which, deduct excess of expenditure beyond the duty in the State of Georgia,
True nett amount of duties, &c.
$6,193,280 00
832 78
$6,192,447 22
1812.]
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
547
STATEMP:NT— Continued.
From tlie 1st of January to the 3 1st o
' December, 1799.
Gross :imount of
Payments for
STATES AND TERRITORY.
Nett Revenue.
Duties on merchan-
Drawbacks on mer-
Drawbacks on do-
Expenses of prose-
dise, tonnag-e, pass-
chandise.
mestic spirits, su-
cutions and collec-
ports, and clearan-
gTir, bounties, &.c.
tion.
ces, &c.
New Hampshire,
120,943 57
11,170 52
3,550 56
7,094 01
99.128 48
Vermont,
4,432 41
-
-
1,591 39
2,841 02
1,607,071 34
260,121 16
289,632 27
2,373,542 32
Massachusetts, -
2,865,539 76
1.019,029 69
159,553 29
79,885 44
Rhode Island, -
370,466 91
72,517 57
23,159 73
14,668 45
Connecticut,
338,432 92
21,021 70
7,119 20
20,659 75
New York,
3.598,325 64
1,157,589 39
7.809 87
59,384 06
New Jersey,
2,180 40
2,340 89
84 06
1,739 83
Pennsylvania,
2,236,626 71
935,264 10
1,447 47
40.516 12
1,259.399 02
Delaware,
104,424 18
20,510 10
71 20
9,708 78
74,134 10
Maryland,
2,565,299 60
1.357,230 09
3,758 63
42,615 16
1,161,695 72
\ irginia.
1.026,985 31
89,500 57
170 16
41,182 18
896,132 40
North Carolina. •
178,072 30
2,524 71
720 15
20,403 43
154,424 01
858,541 51
South Carolina, -
Georgia,
2,025,251 84
1,550 64
1,091.963 39
3,315 46
71,431 48
1,655 28
Tennessee,
1,036 82
-
-
263 14
773 68
Michigan Territory.
Total, Dollars,
15,439,569 01
5,780,662 72
210,759 78
412,798 50
9,037,437 03
The nett amount of revenue, exhibitetl in the above statement, is .... $9 037 43- ^3
From which, deduct excess of expenditure beyond the duty, in the State of New Jersey, 1,984 38 ' '
Ditto, Ditto, in the St;ite of Georgia, . . , . . ' '104 64
2,089 02
True nett amount of duty, &c.
$9,035,348 01
r^
From the 1st of January to the 31st of December, 1800.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATES AND TERRITORY.
Nett Revenue.
Duties on merchan-
Drawbacks on mer-
Drawbacks on do-
Expenses of prose-
dise, tonnage, pass-
cliandise.
mestic spirits, su-
cutions and collec-
ports, and clearan-
gar, bounties, &c.
tion.
ces, &.C.
New Hampshire,
164,799 12
7,044
39
3,289 72
11,785 60
142,679 41
Vermont,
3,698 20
-
35 00
1,327 36
2,335 84
Massachusetts, -
3,196,260 44
1,008,234
12
127,557 82
85,471 80
1,974,996 70
Rhode Island, -
561,274 76
109,348
88
41,284 32
17,000 27
393,641 29
Connecticut,
208.856 16
15,748
38
3,412 63
20,003 19
169,691 96
New York,
3,671,906 00
869,402
55
5,709 24
54,993 59
2,741,800 62
New Jersey,
1.172 66
-
-
2,400 83
Pennsylvania, -
3.197,450 25
1,785,108
61
3,412 63
58,603 02
1,350.325 99
Delaware,
59,184 49
33,388
14
301 83
9,262 51
16,232 01
Maryland.
1,933,772 80
1,263,406
83
2,043 16
44,753 98
623.568 83
Virginia,
780,308 62
90.704
77
21 00
44,988 71
644,594 14
North Carolina, -
159,502 51
4.555
08
993 60
27,492 56
126,461 27
South Carolina, -
2,233.312 71
1,006,783
/ /
3,977 58
63,265 56
1.159,285 SO
Georgia,
1,162 12
-
-
1,949 78
Tennessee,
1,288 92
-
-
552 06
736 86
Michigan Territory,
7,475 57
~
~
463 50
7,012 07
Total, Dollars,
16,181,425 33
6,193,725
52
192,038 53
444,314 32
9,353,362 79
The nett amount of revenue, exhibited in the above statement, is - - - -
From which, deduct excess of expenditure beyond the duty in the State of New Jersey, 1,228 17
Ditto, Ditto, in the State of Georgia, - - . . . 797 ge
?,353,362 79
True nett amount of duty, &c.
2,015 83
89,351,346 96
548
FINANCE.
[1812.
STATEMENT— Continued.
■
From the 1st of January to the 3 1st of December, 1801.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATIS AND TEKKITORIES.
Duties on merchan-
dise, tonnage, pass-
ports, and clearan-
ces, &c.
Drawbacks on
merchandise.
Drawbacks on do-
mestic spirits,
sugar, bounties
&c.
Expenses of prose-
cutions and collec-
tion.
Nett Revenue.
New Hampshire,
Vermont,
Massachusetts, -
Rhode Island, -
Connecticut,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Maryland,
District of Columbia,
Virginia,
North Carolina,
South Carolina,
Georgia,
Tennessee,
Kentucky,
Ohio.
Michigan Territory,
Indiana do.
Mississippi do.
$167,006 88
2,198 72
4,479,827 34
526,748 99
371,774 ii9
5,047,418 08
9,538 03
3,728,041 24
156,419 63
2,176,894 30
104,901 39
843,033 29
147,847 28
2,280,061 16
764,617 04
659 91
1,224 91
4,635 63
1 15,392 13
$16,844 63
1,347,475 09
211,346 92
15,721 15
1,172,407 76
1,540,700 62
56,188 56
1,135,717 36
4,922 98
59,139 06
1,507 95
1,221,253 24
49,173 95
$4,457 18
52 50
106,102 60
10,063 62
5,571 61
7,164 81
51 75
9,093 27
205 16
3,469 47
259 65
1,712 90
1,380 89
53 80
$12,055 21
1,364 58
96,496 50
20,700 50
22,422 29
57,069 10
2,661 79
54,458 87
8,698 79
35,853 02
5,303 52
37,380 45
19,498 22
55,284 67
51,944 02
147 42
368 52
357 52
839 77
$133,649 86
781 64
2,929,753 15
284,637 95
328,059 64
3,810,776 41
6,824 49
2,123,188 48
91,327 12
1,001,854 45
94,674 89
746,254 13
125,128 21
1,002,142 36
663,499 07
512 49
807 59
4,278 11
14,552 36
Total,
$20,828,240 64
$6,832,399 27
$150,239 21
$482,899 76
$13,362,702 40
From the 1st of January to tlie 31st of December, 1802.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATES AND TEHTIITOBIES.
Duties on merchan-
Drawbacks on
Drawbacks on do-
Expenses of prose-
Nett Revenue.
dise, tonnage, pass-
merchandise.
mestic spirits.
cutions and collec-
ports, and clearan-
bounties, and
tion.
ces, &c.
allowances.
New Hampshire,
$157,689 26
$26,461 75
$5,293 43
$6,248 05
$119,686 03
Vermont,
1,483 07
-
89 75
1,222 05
171 27
Massachusetts, -
3,503,792 68
1,712,580 18
161,830 75
103,471 89
1,525,909 86
Rhode Island, -
481,277 10
243,785 56
35,982 12
23.492 96
178,016 16
Connecticut,
350,010 20
53,522 58
6,185 55
27.441 89
262,860 18
New York,
3,599,015 55
1,033,315 74
6,413 91
68,430 73
2.490,855 !7
New .Tersey,
6,890 92
-
-
2,925 85
3,965 07
Penn^^ylvania, -
0,770,302 82
1.297,662 11
13,263 62
49,014 22
1,410,362 87
Delaware,
159,392 39
64,576 50
242 10
11,607 30
82.966 49
Alarylatid,
1,426,556 84
754,479 10
8,513 20
29,430 08
634,134 46
District of Columbia.
144,627 38
5,056 07
265 00
5,972 81
133,333 50
Virginia,
751,317 52
29,884 08
749 44
31,261 52
689,422 48
North Carolina,
287,068 64
2,742 38
3.033 69
28,895 25
252,397 32
South Carolina,
1,228,410 38
863,399 37
934 90
83.941 29
280,134 82
Georgia,
228,452 22
-
-
16.525 22
211,927 00
Tennessee,
139 37
-
-
64 63
74 74
Kentucky.
1,605 38
-
-
383 07
1,222 31
Ohio, -
-
-
-
75 00
Michigan Territory,
26,087 81
-
-
1,665 16
24,422 65
Indiana do.
2,526 76
-
.
191 20
2,335 56
Mississippi do.
23,782 25
-
-
645 46
23,136 79
Total,
$15,150,428 54
$6,087,465 42
$242,797 46
$492,905 63
$8,327,335 03
The nett amount of revenue exhibited in the above statement, is -
From which deduct excess of expenditure beyond the duty, in the State of Ohio,
True nett amount of duty, &c.
$8,327,335 03
75 00
$8,327,260 03
1812.1
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
549
STATEMENT— Continued.
From the 1st of January to tlie 31st of December, 1803.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATKS AND TKHRITOKIES.
Duties on merchan-
dise, tonnag-e, jiass-
ports, aiul clear-
ances, &c.
Drawbacks on mer-
chandise.
Drawbacks on do-
mestic spirits,
sug-ar, Ijounties,
&c.
Expenses of pro-
secutions imd
collection.
Nett Revenue.
New Ilampsliire,
Vermont.
Massachusetts, -
Rhode Island. -
Connecticut,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Maryland,
District of Columbia, -
Virginia.
North Carolina.
South Carolina,
Georgia.
Kentucky.
Ohio,
Michigan Territory,
Indiana do.
Mississippi do.
Orleans do.
$107,350 09
2.901 02
.3.470,753 24
550,435 40
355,019 26
4,138,251 17
6,128 38
2,267,949 05
77,497 40
1,216,084 87
154,375 95
778,394 70
192.207 91
889,577 00
207,390 23
1,073 96
20 07
25,333 78
3.001 19
18,701 12
$25,517 52
7.57,667 12
151.849 91
21.401 03
545,010 04
501,040 OS
40,016 50
249,313 82
3.041 84
25,553 06
1,785 97
217,328 93
11,133 44
$6,581 28
10 25
132,430 89
11,600 53
8,058 70
7,646 49
0,906 26
248 00
4,522 49
97 22
792 94
2,184 37
1,031 04
433 13
$12,734 30
1,170 61
90,121 55
20,298 46
2.3,7.58 04
00,759 60
2,974 79
44,279 31
8,592 09
25,787 53
7,806 60
38.200 59
28,272 38
24.490 93
13,360 97
257 39
150 80
1,909 50
340 19
1,533 00
$122,516 93
1,720 76
2,490,530 68
360,080 50
301.800 83
3,524,834 44
3,153 59
1,655,722 80
28,640 21
936.461 03
143,430 29
713,842 11
159.965 19
646,126 10
182.462 69
1,416 57
23,424 28
2,655 00
17,167 53
Total, Dollars,
14,523,052 99
2,010,661 06
183,749 05
406,814 89
11,322,551 52
The nett amount of revenue exhibited in the above statement, is - -
From which, deduct excess of expenditure beyond the duty in the State of Ohio,
True nett amount of duty, &c.
$11,322,551 52
124 13
$11,322,427 39
From the 1st
of January to the 31st of December, 1804.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATES AND TEKItlTOUIES.
Duties on merchan-
Drawbacks on mer-
Drawbacks on do-
Expenses of pro-
Nett Revenue.
dise, Mediterra-
chandise.
mestic spirits,
secutions and
nean fund, ton-
sug-ar, bounties.
collection.
nage, lig-ht monev,
&c.
&c.
New Hampshire,
$213,047 14
$85,071
02
$7,965 01
$11,271 62
$108,739 49
Vermont.
2,752 05
-
579 25
1.373 43
799 37
Massachusetts, -
5.468,388 39
1,572.074
03
140.172 49
119.210 63
3,630,931 24
Rhode Island, -
650,083 78
199.895
83
5.388 09
23.707 80
421,091 46
Connecticut.
434.205 09
47,150
29
12.411 84
26.589 61
348,053 35
New York,
5,240,652 53
1,283.604
00
8.304 97
76,327 64
3,872,355 92
New Jersey,
6,294 07
-
-
2,936 05
3,358 02
Pennsylvania, -
3,540,930 62
872.237
94
5,850 23
52.917 17
2,609,931 28
Delaware,
50,027 07
23,209
45
165 50
6.542 50
26,110 22
Maryland,
2.200,707 32
614,852
84
2,874 85
44.316 26
1,538,723 37
District of Columbia,
171.261 69
33,600
02
694 05
8.542 73
128,424 89
Virginia,
909,303 45
33,723
40
1,174 97
31.793 99
902,071 03
North Carolina.
210.172 75
3.754
08
2,353 33
23,424 78
186,039 96
South Carolina.
1,090.399 51
335,841
18
66 00
35,973 57
718,518 76
Georgia,
200.i67 93
6,689
79
-
13,657 84
180,420 30
Kentucky.
Ohio.
SO 59
-
_
150 92
Michigan territory.
39,296 52
-
-
2.712 00
36.583 92
Indiana do.
714 43
-
-
435 53
278 90
Mississippi do.
5,406 24
-
-
1,224 07
4,181 57
Orleans do.
293,066 87
20,799,035 24
1,820
19
-
11,974 37
279,272 31
Total. Dollars,
5,113,524
72
194,061 18
495,084 31
14.997,085 36
The nett amount of revenue, exhibited in the above stateiaent, is - -
From which, deduct excess of expenditure beyond the duty in the State of Ohio,
True nett amount of duty, &.C.
$14,997,085 36
120 33
$14,990,965 03
70
tt
r^K
FINANCE.
[1812.
STATEMENT—
Continued.
/
From the 1st of January to the 31st of December, 1805.
Gross amount of
Payments for
stATE.S AND TERRITORIES.
Duties on mcrclian-
Drawbacks on
bounties and Al-
Expenses of pro-
Nett Revenue.
dise, Mediterranean
merchandise.
lowances.
secutions and col-
fund, tonnage, light
lection.
money, &c.
New Hampshire,
$172,582 58
$43,553 45
$8,373 89
$11,099 63
$109,555 61
Vermont.
2,414 76
-
193 50
1,441 71
779 55
Massachusetts, -
6,046,-344 41
2,449,040 .57
149,704 37
139,553 06
3,308,046 41
Rhode Island, -
655,330 19
274,910 03
1,333 73
26,459 10
349,627 33
Connecticut,
471,448 11
80,488 40
11,727 82
24,514 94
354,716 95
New York.
7,046,104 18
2,062,509 46
5,964 87
95,553 29
4,882,076 56
New Jersey.
:20,a61 95
-
-
2,452 15
18,409 80
Pennsylvania.
3.679,122 31
1,319,869 65
3,146 87
55,542 42
2,300,563 37
Delaware.
171.968 09
56,179 16
177 00
10,022 59
105,589 34
Maryland,
2.316,948 44
1,142,355 97
3,525 85
40,232 31
1,130,834 31
District of Columbia, -
150,414 57
23,799 21
872 35
6,731 78
119,011 23
Virginia,
980,047 24
135,107 71
788 67
38,920 28
805,230 58
North Carolina. -
200,935 97
10,646 93
1,473 22
23,547 78
165,268 04
South Carolina, -
1.330,775 72
448,812 88
29 40
38.797 97
843,135 47
Georgia,
113,561 27
6,037 21
-
11,575 27
95,948 79
Kentucky,
-
-
-
64 43
Tennessee,
-
-
-
12 59
Ohio,
5,333 69
-
-
512 39
4,821 30
Michigan Territory,
44,903 88
-
-
1,110 11
13,792 77
Indiana do.
-
-
-
261 11
Mississippi do.
1.318 83
-
-
603 33
715 50
Orleans do.
469,249 60
97.110 66
362 50
29,680 73
342.095 71
Total, Dollars, -
23,879,664 79
8,150,121 29
190,674 04
558,688 97
14,980,218 62
The nett amount of revenue exhibited in ihe above statement, is - -
From which deduct excess of expenditure beyond the duty in the State of Kentucky, $64 43
Do. Do. in the State of Tennessee. - • - 12 59
Do. Do. Indiana Territory, - - - - 261 11
$14,980,218 62
338 13
True nett amount of duty, &c.
$14,979,880 49
..
From the 1st of J
inuary to the 31st of December 1806.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATES AND TERRITORIES.
Duties on merchan-
Drawbacks on
Drawbacks on do-
Expenses of pro-
Nett Revenue.
dise, Mediterranean
merchandise.
mestic spirits, su-
secutions and col-
fund, tonnage, light
gar, bounties and
lection.
money, &c.
allowances.
New Hampshire,
$224,615 89
$86,345 51
$9,134 31
$11,753 94
$117,382 13
Vermont,
2,599 08
-
142 75
1,157 06
999 27
Massachusetts, -
6,295,470 61
2,479,025 63
151,854 43
140,263 63
3,524,336 92
Rhode Island, -
682,326 58
2^9,365 29
5,033 58
26,246 19
361,681 52
Connecticut,
484,579 98
114,715 48
17,489 26
27,257 64
325,117 60
New York,
7,392,103 08
2,406,462 99
6.400 82
103,456 25
4,875.783 03
New Jersey.
17,029 51
5,581 60
217 25
3,374 59
7.856 07
Pennsylvania, -
5,136,050 90
2,0.52,551 31
3,203 31
62,892 93
3,017,403 45
Delaware,
36.000 54
88,680 12
158 00
13,571 36
Maryland,
2,935,560 33
1.442,461 35
3,300 70
43,200 55
1,446,597 73
District of Columbia, -
161,969 88
17,023 64
610 90
7,256 15
137,079 19
Virginia,
788,309 50
109,876 14
384 35
58,033 25
620,016 76
North Carolina, -
230,385 45
2,011 56
1,232 77
25,085 89
202,055 23
South Carolina, -
1,365,665 18
449.380 00
125 00
44,766 92
871,393 26
Georgia,
190,156 .54
-
-
6,821 37
183,335 17
Kentucky,
Tennessee,
Ohio, -
1,743 03
..
-
859 94
883 09
Michigan Territory,
30,650 75
-
-
3,217 10
27,433 65
Indiana do.
-
-
-
250 00
Mississippi do.
1,805 72
-
-
653 61
1,153 11
Orleans do.
561,964 86
166,069 27
383 75
34,131 41
361,480 43
Total, Dollars, -
26,538,987 41
9,709,549 89
199,571 08
614,548 78
16,081,976 60
The nett amount of revenue exhibited in the above statement, is -
From which, deductexce.ss of expenditure beyond theduty in tlie State of Delaware, $66,408 94
Do. Do. Indiana Territory, - - - 250 00
True nett amount of duty, &c.
$16,081,976 60
66,658 94
$16,015,317 66
1812.]
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
551
STATEMENT— Continued.
From tlie 1st of January to tJie Slst Ueccinbcr, 1807.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATES AN I) TERUITOHIES.
Duties on merchan-
Drawbacks (
Dn
Bounties and Al-
Expenses of pro-
Nctt Revenue.
dise, Mediten-anean
merchandise
lowances.
secutions and col-
fund, tonnag-e, light
lection.
money, kc.
$10,491 27
New Hampshire,
$179,lf;5 3(5
$60,967
65
$8,324 99
$99,681 45
Vermont.
•2,197 71
-
184 50
1,517 50
495 71
Massachusetts, -
0,153,638 86
2,580,623
40
149.904 54
140,436 77
3,576,074 15
Rhode Island, -
444,129 26
292,736
65
5.371 27
32,270 96
123,750 38
Connecticut.
470,190 99
114,896
06
15.522 37
25,338 72
314,433 84
New York,
7.711,466 32
2,669.334
85
3,881 59
111.530 40
4,920,713 42
New Jersey.
20,289 86
2,408
16
-
3,265 16
14,616 54
Pennsylvania, -
5,241,324 65
2,012,542
80
1,498 67
61,550 02
3,162,733 16
Delaware,
156.837 24
56.530
23
35 50
14,123 81
86,147 70
Maryland,
3,033,026 63
1.337,128
65
2,124 25
59,873 89
1,633,899 84
District of Columbia.
148.723 83
16,827
96
410 60
7,603 54
123,881 73
Virginia,
641,314 58
104,409
94
329 10
29,990 03
506,585 51
North Carolina, -
218,964 88
5,921
78
938 00
15,712 13
196,392 97
South Carolina, -
1.378,185 78
594.380
00
19 52
48,252 42
735,527 84
Georgia,
528,230 60
16,542
46
33 30
22,164 79
489,490 05
Ohio,
516 40
-
-
929 87
Michigan Territory,
25,116 21
_
.
3,565 55
21,550 66
Indiana do.
-
-
-
132 21
Mississippi do.
1,057 06
-
-
473 10
583 96
Orleans do.
668,550 97
130.302
56
90 00
57,882 57
480,275 84
Total, Dollars,
27,323,227 19
9,995,559
15
188,668 20
646,110 77
16,493.434 75
The nett amount of revenue, exhibited in the above statement, is -
From which, deduct excess of expenditure beyond the duty in the State of Ohio,
Ditto, ditto, Indiana Territory,
True nett amount of duty, &c.
$413 47
132 21
$16,493,434 75
545 68
$16,492,889 07
From the 1st of January to die Slst of December, 1808.
Gross amount of
Payments for
STATES AND TERRITORIES.
Duties on merchan-
Drawbacks on
Bounties and al-
Expenses of pro-
dise, Mediterranean
merchandise.
lowances.
secutions and col-
Nett Kevenue.
fund, tonnag-e, lig-ht
lection.
money, Sec.
New Hampshire,
$62,234 55
$23,289 95
$7,025 58
$12,270 82
$19,648 20
V ermont.
1,082 51
-
-
4,805 16
Massachusetts, -
2,335,281 51
895,243 17
129,298 11
125,818 28
1.184,921 95
Rhode Island,
333,598 79
37,323 35
5.098 50
20,745 13
270,431 81
Connecticut,
259,196 05
21.314 11
11,495 07
26,262 87
197,124 00
New York,
3,651,179 03
799.796 33
2,948 19
83,892 57
2,704,542 54
New Jersey,
12,807 .32
5,587 28
-
5.286 10
1,933 94
Pennsylvania, -
2,621,267 73
928,507 49
1,095 50
44,535 34
1,647,068 90
Delaware,
54,484 40
15,344 99
226 55
25,121 78
13,791 58
Maryland.
1,081,584 38
449,852 57
2,291 80
41,294 97
588,145 14
District of Columbia,
27,151 15
1,070 75
128 10
5,639 53
20,306 77
Virginia,
141,075 15
6,259 35
79 00
25,004 15
110,332 65
North Carolina, -
51,894 05
2,390 22
291 15
32,294 19
16,918 49
South C.arolnia, -
401,991 43
171.228 07
-
65,325 17
225,438 19
Georgia, -
00,117 03
7,692 95
-
17,339 30
35,085 38
Ohio, -
97 54
-
670 10
Michi2:an Territory,
12,417 19
-
-
3,606 20
8,810 99
Indiana do.
Mississippi do.
140 67
_
-
575 29 1
Orleans do.
180,492 44
75,297 14
175 00
27,805 86
77,214 44
Total, Dollars,
11,348,694 12
3,443.263 72
160,152 55
568,292 71
7.181,714 97
The nett amount of revenue, exhibited in the above statement, is -
From which, deduct excess of expenditure beyond the duty in the State of Vermont,
Ditto, (iitto, in the State of Ohio,
Ditto, ditto, Mississippi Territory,
True nett amount of duty, &c.
$3,722 65
572 56
434 62
$7,161,714 97
4.729 83
$7,176,985 14
552
FINANCE.
[1812.
STATEMENT— Continued.
STATES AND TEUUITORIES.
New Hampshire,
Vermont,
Massachusetts, -
ilhode Island, -
Connecticut,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Maryland,
District of Columbia,
Virginia,
North Carolina,
South Carolina, -
Georgia,
Kentucky.
Ohio,
Michigan Territory,
Mississi|)pi do.
Orleans do.
From the 1st of January to tlie 31st December, 1809.
Gross amount of
Duties on merchan-
dise, Mediterra-
nean fund, ton-
nage, light mo-
ney, he.
$57,832 00
12,939 81
2,717,391 72
274,376 12
170,372 49
3,860,927 29
29,592 02
2,340,150 47
107.085 51
1,046,758 92
71,551 52
320,261 01
87,297 57
551,342 33
17,094 58
179 83
14,400 59
1,086 87
162,933 23
Total, Dollars, 11,843,576 SB 4,151,405 21
Payments for
Drawbacks on mer-
chandise.
$7,800 30
,158,105 26
211,808 27
16,729 72
791,116 59
5,6S9 84
897,451 87
24,304 37
848,237 80
6,148 22
38,431 39
137,600 20
312 43
7,668 95
Bounties and al-
lowances.
$2,453 89
41,450 55
1,081 45
3,198 42
749 37
131 00
525 10
49,.589 78
Expenses of pro-
secutions, and
collection.
$,8431 02
2,970 99
133,086 63
25,503 67
21,191 84
87.132
4,350
37,443
18,256
42,714
5,259
24,113
22.069 82
36,048 86
10.070 73
540 66
3,215 01
483 84
21,020 45
73
99
77
11
36
87
98
503,905 33
Nett Revenue.
$39,146 79
9,968 82
1,384,749 281
35,982 73
129,252 51
2,981,928 60
19,551 19
1,405,123 83
64,525 03
155,281 66
60,143 43
257,718 64
65,227 75
377,693 27
6,711 42
11,185 58
603 03
134,243 83
7,139,037 39
The nett amount of revenue, exhibited in the above statement, is
From which, deduct excess of expenditure beyond the duty in the State of Ohio,
True nett amount of duty, &c.
87.139,037 39
360 83
7,138,676 56
Deduct excess of expenditure beyond the duty in the State o( Kentucky,
True nett amount of duty, &c.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February 27th, 1812.
From the 1st of January to tlie 31st December, ISIO.
STATES AND TERRITORIES.
Gross amount of
Payments for
Nett Revenue.
Duties on merchan-
dise, Mediterranean
fund, tonnage, light
money, Sec.
Drawbacks on
merchandise.
Bounties and al-
lowances.
F.xpenses of prose-
cutions and col-
lection.
New Hampshire,
Vermont,
Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, -
Conni'cticut,
New Y.^i k.
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Maryland,
District of Columbia,
Virginia,
North Carolina,
South Carolina,
Georgia,
Kentucky,
Ohio, - . -
Michigan Territory,
Mississippi do.
Orleans do.
$63,017 57
12,047 09
4,039,809 11
557,440 75
193,438 15
5,341,670 41
16,509 85
3,357.847 30
40,355 29
1,415,854 65
62,007 98
530,792 01
81,425 39
730,473 22
161,577 93
672 74
,10,147 99
1,958 73
281,493 24
$2,484 49
1,151,868 34
101,664 82
8,312 50
842,539 55
8,496 62
879,527 36
28,900 12
450,616 85
6,017 25
46,543 52
4,185 55
138,854 92
493 20
47 95
19,310 13
$15 50
2,599 94
996 00
132 85
24 00
140 50
$7,107 58
2,881 34
111.114 49
20,289 51
17,003 89
80,070 40
2,522 73
39,168 22
9,962 20
37,191 37
5,228 73
22,731 91
18,993 71
24,597 13
26,173 05
900 56
502 16
2,920 13
515 08
17.993 97
$53,410 00
9,165 75
2,771,226 34
435, 186 42
167,125 76
4,419,060 46
5,490 50
2,439,018 87
1,492 97
928,022 43
50,762 00
461.516 68
58,246 13
567,021 17
134,911 68
170 58
7,227 86
1,443 65
244,189 14
Dollars,
16,898,539 40
62 05
3,689,863 17
3,914 79
447,868 16
12,757,988 29
Deduct
Being for duties refunded in the State of Kentucky.
62 05
$16,898,477 35
$12,757,926 24
1.095 01
- $12,756,831 23
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1812.] PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES. 555
12thCoNGRF.ss. ] No. 370. [1st Sessiox.
PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMCNICATED TO TH K HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH G, 1812.
To the Honorable the Senate and Ho^ise of Representatives _ of the United Stales of America, the under trritten
citizens of the State of Connecticut respectfully represent:
That we have hitely observed, anions the various applications to Congress, on the subject of conimeice, jH'titions
for the importation of wire from Great Britain, on a suggestion, as we believe, altogether unfounded, that a supply
of wire cannot be made in the United States, and that such importation is necessary to our ini'ant manufactories
We therefore beg leave to state, that, since the first of August last, wc liave erected, in the towns of Simsbury aiui
Winchester, in this State, two manufact(n-ies for making iron wire, wherein, without any previous knowledge of the
business, we have succeeded in making the various species of iron wire, of the be>t quality, liom native ore, which,
with suitable encouragement, may be increased to any quantity required, and atVorded at a moderate price.
We therefore humbly request, that, instead of allowing the importation of wire, as heretofore, free of duty, when-
ever the importation thereof may be again allowed, it may be done on payment of such duties as to your honors may
appear reasonable. And, as in duty bound, will ever pray,
^^ SAMUEL IIEADLEY & Co.
WADSWOR'l li, ALLYN & BOSTWICK.
As a proof of our success, we enclose, herewith, two samples of card wire, made in said Simsbury.
Hartford. February 25, 1812.
From an examination of several samples of iron wire, made in Simsbury and A^'incheste^, and a knowledge of
the reputation of the petitioners, we believe the facts stated in the foregoing petition are true.
.lOHN J. PETERS, and others.
Hartford, February, i^th, 1812.
Igth Congress.] No. 371. [1st Session.
PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 20, 1812.
To tlu Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the Cniled Staie.- in Congress assembled, at their
session, noiv in 1812, the petition of the subscribos. citizens, inhabitants, and iron manufacturers, in the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania, on behalf of themselves and others, humbly shou-eth:
That, in order to improve their estates, respecti\ely, as well as to aid the manufactories of the United States, in
general, they have, at large expense, erected a number of furnaces, forges, rolling and slitting mills, steel furnaces,
and tilt hammei' forges, for manufacturing iron and steel, for the use of the citizens of the United States.
That, in common with other citizens of the United States, pursuing the same branches of business, they expected
a reward, by a just and reasonable sale of their iiroductions, for the expenses and industry necessary to erect, carry
on, and support, works of such public utility to the American People.
That, to their surprise, they find that the,subjects of those governments, or kingdoms, in Europe, who have endea-
vored to injure, if not to annihilate, the connnerce of the United States, are bringing iiito the Ainerican market their
wrought iron, and endeavoring to undersell the American manufacturers of those articles, whilst the commerce of
the United States is subjected, in those countries, to such restrictions, duties, risk, and danger, so as nearly to
destroy all the advantages the United States have any right to calculate on by commerce.
Your petitioners beg leave further to state, that they have succeeded in their several branches of iron manufac-
ture equal to their expectations; ai.d that the iron they make is equal, if not superior, to any imported from beyond
sea, for the various purposes to \vhich it is necessary to apply it in the United States.
They therefore pray that the honorable the Legislature of the United States will aftiu'd them protection to their
manufactories, by a law, laying such countervailing duties on imported wrought iron, as will secure a just and rea-
sonable reward to your petitioners, and others pul■^uing the same business, or in such other w ay as in your w isdom
may seem meet.
And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray.
DAVID STEWART, and others.
554 FINANCE. [1812.
lath Congress.] No. 372. [1st Sessiow.
DRAWBACK OF DUTIES.
COMMnxICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 30, 1812.
Mr. Newton, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of Ebene-
zer Rollins, of Boston, made the following report:
That the petitioner, on or about the 20th of May. 1810, shipped on board the ship Rebecca Coffin, in the port of
Boston, for Gottenburg. in the kingdom of Sweden. 29 hogsheads. 4 barrels, and 52 bags of coffee; which articles
were imported in the district of Portland and Falmouth, on the 9th of June, 1809. That the said merchandise was
loaded on board the said ship, on the 17th of May, 1810. for the benefit of a drawbaclc; that she cleared out at the
custom house in Boston, and was leady for sea, on the 7th June, 1810, and eveiy requisite complied with to entitle
the petitioner to the drawback, on the said 7tii of June.
The petitioner further states, that, owing to a violent storm from the northeast, the said ship did not sail from
the port of Boston untill the 13th of June, 1810. That, on application to the collector for his debenture, he refused
to grant it, on the ground that the said merchandise was not exported within the period of time for which drawbacks
are allowed — twelve months having elapsed from the day of importation. On the 9th of June, 1810, the twelve cal-
lendar months expired.
This claim for the drawback on certain goods which have been exported, has been refused by the Treasury De-
partment, on the application of the petitioner.
The committee cannot sustain the prayer of the petition, as tiie law is peremptory. The goods must be exported
within twelve callcndar months, to be entitled to the drawback. The goods for which the drawback is claimed,
were exported after the time specified for the allowance of drawbacks had expired. Some rule must be observed, in
cases of this kind, or the revenue will be liable to suffer great diminution.
If the committee were to authorize a departure of one day be3'oiid the twelve callendar months, the committee
might, on the same principle, extend the term to two or more years.
Averse to any innovation on the present system of drawbacks, a::* authorized by law, the committee beg leave to
recommend the adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of tlie petitioner ought not to be granted.
12th Congress.] No. 373. [1st Session.
SUSPENSION OF THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN BILLS,
Drawn under the Convention with France, of the 30fh Jlpril, 1803.
communicated to the house of representatives, on the 6th APRIL, 1812.
Committee Room, March 4, 1812.
Sir:
Your several letters, of December 29tli, and of the 25th ult. in relation to sundry bills drawn by Mr. Arm-
strong upon the Treasury of the United States, in favor of the cashier of the French Treasury, for the amount of
certain claims, arising under the Louisiana convention, in favor of American citizens, have been received, and, with
the documents accompanying them, submitted to the Committee of Ways and Means.
I am instructed by the Committee to inform you, as the result of their consideration, that, in the present state of
that transaction, and from a view of the circumstances under which it is presented to them, they have deemed it
their duty not to interfere in the regular course of accountability to which it is now subject.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,
Hon. Albert Gallatin, EZ. BACON.
Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, 25/A February, 1812.
Sir:
I had the hmor, on the 2d December last, to address you on the subject of Mr. Armstrong's accounts, and
now enclose a letter lately received from him.
Permit me to remind the committee, that the Secretary of the Treasury is bound to pay the bills drawn by the
minister; and that the law having vested him with no discretion in that respect, the bills alluded to in mv former
letter will be paid whenever presented for that purpose. If, therefore, it is the opinion of the committee that they
should not be paid, a law to that effect is necessary. On the other hand, if it be intended that they should be paid,
a law is equally requisite to authorize the accounting officers to credit Mr. Armstrong for the amount The deten-
tion of the bills in France (for causes not known at the treasury) having afforded an opportunity to obtain the sense
of Congress on the subject, it would seem hard not to decide on it: for, if no decision be made, the bills will be
paid, and Mr. Armstrong will reniain accountable for theaniount; whilst, on the contrary, he has no interest in the
nature of the decision, provided it shall be made, sinceit is immaterial to him whether the bills be refused payment,
in which case he will not be charged at all, or whether, being paid, he receives credit for their amount.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
P. S. 1 would wish to be enabled to inform Mr. Armstrong whether his presence be thought necessary.
Honorable Ezekiel Bacon, Chairman of the Committee, of Ways and Means.
1812.] BILLS DRAWN U N DER C ON VENTION WITH FRANCE. 555
Rki) Hdok. 7//) Februanj. 1812.
Dear Sir:
Not having yet seen a reference to any committee of Consress, of that part ol my bill account w !iich you
have not hitherto thought y«nrsplf authori/.ed lo!^('(t!e without the iuteivciition of tliat body, and seeing; much new
business growing up for you, 1 begin to fear that Ihe present sessioi!, like the last, will p;Lss over witiiout obtaining a
decision on this subject. IfCongre-s sliould not approve the arrangement made between the minister of the French
treasury and myself, and which left mi the hands olthe casiiier general, bills to a certain amount, for (he purpose of
discharging a given number of specified claims which had been liquidated in the ordinary foi-in, but which, fi'om
various causes, had not, after a lapse of more than two years, been paid to the claimants, it is imporl;int that they
should do so while fhey may have a power over the funds. In this case they could, by theii- ministei' in Paris, insti-
tute a new negotiation, and give such other form to the business as they might think salerand belter than that which
had been adopted. You will remember, that, when at Washington, [ pressed the reference on this ground, and
even invited you to suspend the payment of the bills, shoidd they arrive, until the directions of Congress should be
procured. This, you then thought, you had no power to do. which gave, and continues to give to the aHiiir. an im-
portance, as it relates to myself, which must be my apology for |)ressing it again on your notice. If you will have
the kindness (0 advise me of th:; time you mean to otter it to the committee. I \\ ill not hesitate to go to \\ a<hiiigton,
and carry with me all that part of my correspnndence with the French Government, which has any relation to ihe
subject. There is, I find, much of it, and I would choose to be the bearer of it myself. When f recollect the labor
and vexation I have already hail in executing the convention: that it was a duty altogether wide of my ministerial
functions, and entirely without i-emuneration of any kind; 1 do think (as you have very fra:ikly acknowledged in
one of your letters to me) that I ought to be as little embarrassed by il, hereafter, as possible. " To me, no embar-
rassment could have arisen, had the reference been made as you promised and intended, at the last ses-io!i of ('on-
giess; because, at that time, the remedy, whatever it might have been, would have been interposed bef)re the bills
were presented and paid, and of course before any charge of them against me could have been matie. Had t'iui-
gress approved the arrangement, there would have been an end of the business: had fhey disapproved it, they must,
at the same time, have interdicted the payment of the bills. In either case, therefore, I should have iieen" at my
ease. Whether, however, the bills have, or have not, been paid since, I must entreat you to delav the reference no
longer. This 1 have a right to claim, as well from your good will as your justice, and in both I have entire con-
fidence.
1 should be much obliged, if, in acknowledging the receipt of this letter, you would be gond eiioush to state
whether the bills in question have arrived and been paid.
With very great esteem and regaid, I am, dear sir, your most obedient and humble servant,
.lOHN ARMSTRONG.
Hon. Albert Gallatin.
Treasi ?.Y DEPARTMf.NT. /)ece7iibcr 2, isii.
Sir:
Mr. Armstrong, in conformity with the second section of the act of November 10, IS03, " making provision
for the payment of claims of citizens of the United States on the Government of France." &c. had been charged
with the whole amount of bills drawn under the Louisiana convention. As that instrument cont^iincd a pro\ision
which made the French Government the final judge of all t'le claims, Mr. Armstrong has been credited, on produc-
ing, as liis voucher, a certificate from that Government, a copy of which is enclosed in the papers now transmitted.
In point of fenn, however, there has been, in one instance, a deviation from the convention, which rendeis the sanc-
tion of Congress necessary, before the accounts can be finally settled.
In order to clo.^e the transaction, Mr. Armstrong and the minister of the French treasury entered into an agree-
ment for the disposition of a sum of 196.658.43 francs, which was the unapplied balance of the twenty millions pay-
able by the convention on account of American claims. The accounting (iflicers of the trensury do not consider
themselves authorized to credit Mr. Armstrong for the amount of the bills drawn by virtue of that agreement, prin-
cipally because a portion (amounting to 115,534.41 francs) is drawn in favor of the cashier of the French treasuiy,
for certain claims which the French Government has. on that account, assumed to pay, instead of being drawn, ac-
cording to the convention, in favor of the claim.ints themselves. And for the same reason, a doubt arises whether
those bills, which have not yet been presented for payment, ought to be paid by tlie treasury.
The objections, together with Mr. Armstrong's explanations of the arrangement, are enclosed.
Although these embrace some other collateral points, the agreement above stated is the onlj' one under the con-
sideratiiti of the treasury, and which prevents a final settlement.
It will be recollected, that it had, once before, been necessary to apply foi- a similar legislative sanciion. which
was given by the act of April 18th, 1806.
I have the honor to be, very respectfuliv, sir. your obedient servant.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Ho;i. Ezekiel Bacon.
Chairman of Ihr Committee of Ways and Means.
Treasiry Department, .5/)n7 *2. 1812.
Sir:
I regret to be ot)liged, once more, lo trouble you on the subject of Mr. Armstrong's account. But you will
perceive, from the enclosed extract of his letter to me of the I9th ult. t'lat he has received information that a part
of the bills, drawn in the name of the cashier general of the French treasury, has been diverted from the objects of
the agreement, and been vested in a person who was not a claimant under the convention.
The inference drawn from that fact by Mr. Armstrong is, that it authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to re-
fuse the payment of the bills until evidence shall be given, that the terms of the agreement, on the part of France,
have been fulfilled. But, with that agreement, the treasury has nothing to do, and its decision cannot be affected
bjr the fulfilment_ or non-fulfilment of those terms, on the part of France. Provided the bills are drauti by the
minister of the United States at Paris, and proviiled they are. on the face thereof, expressed t ; be (h-av.!i under the
convention, and are duly endorsed by the person in whose iiivor drawn, they 7n>tsl be paid at the treasnry. Yet it
would be very unpleasant for the Secretary to be placed in that situation, after the information received from Mr.
Armstrong. And as this information affords solid ground why the payment of the bills should be suspended until
evidence, as aljovementioned, shall have been receivetl, it see!nsi)roper to lay again the subject before the Committee
of Ways and Means, who may. it they view the new fact, now communicated, in the same manner, propose a provi-
sion, authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to refuse or suspend the payment of the bills.
1 have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GAL1>ATIN.
Hon. Ez. Bacon.
Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
556 FINANCE. 1812,
Extract of a letter from General ^rynstrong to the Secretary oj the Treasury, dated Bed Hook, 19th March, 1812.
•' I have received information recently from France, which essentially alters its circumstances,* and will, I think,
make a ministerial injunction on the payment of the bills drawn to the order of the cashier general, both proper
and necessary, until evidence shall be given, that the terms of the agreement cm the part of France, have been ful-
filled. The substance of this information is, that part of these bills iiave been diverted from the objects of the agree-
ment, antl been actually vested in a person of the name of Dauciiy, who was not a claimant under the convention,
either in his own right or in that of another. In this information i have the most entire confidence. The man who
gives it cannot mistake, an(l will not deceive. If any thing in the form of an affadavit, witii regard to the facts of
my being possessed of such information, or of my belief that it may be relied upon, is requisite, it shall be immediate-
ly furnished."
A.
Extract of a letter frota the Secretary of the Treasury to General Armstrong, dated September ith, 1809.
" There are several bills drawn in the name of the cashier geneial of the public treasury, without any indi-
cation of tlie claim, or on whose account they aie drawn. As he could have no right to bills in his own name, the
claim out of which they arose ouglit to be made know n to the treasury of the United States.
'"The last claim on the second French list, which is made to include the whole balance remaining undrawn of
the twenty millions of i'rancs, appears to have been left by the Emperor to he drawn for in any name you should
designate, under certain conditions. The natuie of this transaction, the claims which this sum is intended to satisfy,
and the persons who are entitled to the money, must be explained before you can be discharged regularly at ttie
treasury from the amount. It must also be shewn tiiat Mr. Warden, in whose name the bills have been drawn,
has paid over the money to the persons entitled to receive it."
B.
Paris, February 6th, 1810.
Sir:
Your letter of the 4th September last, iiaving made the detour of Amsterdam, did not reach me till within
the last week. The variations which you state between tiie general list of vouchers and my bills drawn on the trea-
sury, have arisen principally from a desire of the clerks in the French bureaux to abridge their own labor. It be-
comes a duty, on my part. tiierefore,to give you entire copies of the original vouciiers on which the seven bills noted
by you as requiring explanation have been drawn, as well as of those on which payments iuive been made to the or-
der of the cashier general of theFrencii treasury. To these you will find subjoined, an explanation of the final
arrangenient of the Louisiana business: the claims which have been satisfied by it; the names of the persons for whose
use the bills have been paid; and lastly, the proof that Mr. Warden has paid them. Hoping that this explanation
will discharge me from all responsibility in the case,
- I am, sir, with great consideration, your most obedient and humble servant,
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
Hon. Albert Gallatin, &c.
No. 51. The Minister of the public treasury, charged v/ith the execution of the Convention of the 10th Floreal,
year 11, (30 April 1803) certifies to General Armstrong, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States,
That, by decision of his Imperial Majesty, the liquidation of livres 104,301.15.5 (francs IG'2,248.4) made in
the name of Eric Gladd, is reduced to one half: that the francs 81, 124. 2, forming the other lialf, and chargeable
upon the twenty milli')ns, remain at the free disposal of General Armstrong, under condition: 1. That Mr. Mitchell
shall no longer have the right to claim, from the public treasury, the 14,000 francs which remained (o be paid, of
the 20,000 allowed to hiin by the former decision of his majesty. " 2. That tiie claim made in the name of Maurice
Giraud, arising out of contracts made between the agents lor the subsistence of Paris and him, in the year 4, shall
remain extinguished, without being capable, underany circumstances, of being renewed, against the French Govern-
ment, either by the said Giraud, or by any other person in his right.
That the francs 81,124.2, to which Eric Gladd's liquidation is reduced, and the francs 14,000 remaining of the
sum previously allowed to Mitchell, shall be paid to the public treasury, making - - Francs 95,124.2
That the same course shall be taken with the undermentioned liquidations, which have not
yet been claimed:
Francs, 95,124 02
No. 27. John Clark, ----....... 2,768 32
58. Samuel Leighton, ---..--.. 11,62039
141. Tupper and Piatt, --....... 3,132 01
392. Perron. -----..... 1,983 15
395. Nicholas Goix, ----...... goo 52
Francs, 115,534 41
By the delivery of bills drawn to the order of the cashier general, for (he sum of francs 115,534.41, the public
Treasury will stand bound to acquit the claims which maybe made in the names of Eric Gladd, John Clark, Leigh-
ton, Tupper and Piatt, Perron, and Goix.
That this sum of 115,531.41, and the 81,124.02 placed at the disposal of General Armstrong, complete the amount
of Amer-can cla.ins liquidated and chargeableon the twenty millions: thatthe convention of the lOth Floreal, year 11,
will thus be delimi:\ely executed, and the payment of the twenty millions entirely completed.
Division of the bills to be delivered.
3 bills of 25,000 75,000 00
1 do. - - - - - .. - - - - - - 26,534 41
1 do. -----.--.... 14,000 00
Francs, 115.534 41
The Count of the Empire, Minister of the Public Treasury,
Public Treasury, February, 21, 1809.
* Tlie circumstances of the case.
MOLLIEN.
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MiNisiKY OF THE Puni.ic Trkasury, Fdris, March 11, 1809.
Sir:
I have received, from your excellency, your letfer of the loth of this month, the five bills to the order of the
cashier general of the public treasury, making, together, frs. lirj, 531. 41, which were to be delivered c(mforniat)iy
to the decision of his majesty.
MOLLIEN.
His Excellency Gen. Arihstrong.
Exphtnut'wn of the last article hi the general voucher Xo. 2.
In the m(mth of February. 1808, many difficulties arose with regard to the application of what remained of the
Louisiana hinil. A proposition, founded on the exclusive right of the Frencii Goverinnent to this balance, was receiv-
ed by me, and peremptorily rejected. A second proposition. No. I. followed, less objectionable, indeed, but suffi-
ciently so to be rejectetl also. 'Fhis letter, apparently, left to me the power of ai)plyiiig the sum gained to the fiind
on the reduction of Gladd's claim, but really appropriated that sum to those of DauchijixniX Swan, neither ot which
had received my approbation. A third proposition. No. 2, was then ottered, which left nothing in controversy be
tween Mr. MoUien, and myself, but the payment to Dauchy of 11,000 fis.* liclieving that this was not a jxiint to
higgle upon, extremely anxious to close the business, and fearful least a too great tenaciousness might defeat its own
object, I adopted the last proposition, (insetting the two articles underscored ) and transmitted it to the minister otfi -
cially, with my letter. No. .3, of the Iiith Feb."l809. On the 21st of that month, I received his answer, No. l.'The
voucher on the same day by Mr. Mollien, and the payment by me, on the 10th of Maich, p. 12. were the conse-
quences of their arrangement. It remains, therefore, oidy to show what was the appropriation of the balance of
81,I01f. 4c. which had been put. by their arrangement, at my disposition. This was as follows, viz.: to John Holmes,
claimant forsupplies ofnrovisions,5,000f. ; to John Mitchell, do. for supplies of do. furnished thiougli Perotise, 14,000f.;
to Joseph Russell, for snip Fame, 62, OOOf. In making this division. 1 was guided altogether by tlie nature of these
several claims, their extent, and the degree to which they had been already satisfied. TJesides. of the sum granted to
Mr. Russell, there has been retained (as stated in a former letter) 25,000f. so that the sums actually paid have been
5,124 francs, 4 centimes, in behalf of Holmes,
14,000 do - in behalf of Mitchell,
37,000 do - in behalf of Russell-
The first and last of these sums were paid to the attorney of Russell and Holmes. (Mr. O'Mealy) a copy of
whose receipt is annexed, No. 5, and Mr. Warden, being himself the attorney of Mitchell,! made such payments on
his account as had been directed by him.
No. 1.
The following are the principles on which we may now hope to terminate the Louisiana ati'air:
1. There remains a disposable sum of 14,000 frs. which may serve to pay Mr. Mitchell. The credit of Dauchy,
for which that sum was intended, may be provided for out of the funds mentioned below.
2. There are four credits not claimed; those of Gladd, Leighton, Tupper and Piatt, and Goix. That of Gladd,
including the interest, amounts to the sum of 162,634.68 frs. That may be divided in equal moieties: the credits
of Leighton and the others, to remain entire to the treasury. Anil it may be stated, that, with one-half of Gladd's
credit, and the whole of Leighton's and the others, the public treasury shall be charged to meet, in the most conve-
nient manner, the final claims which may be made by the parties interested, without the Government of the United
States being, in any event, liable to be called upon for them.
To complete this operation. General Armstrong shall deliver bills to the treasury, drawn in the naint, of the
cashier general, for the amount agreed upon.
3. Ot the other half of Gladd's liquidation, amounting to 81.317f.. it shall be expressed that Mr. Armstrong is to
make the following application: 14,000 frs. to pay Dauchy. and the balance for the discharge of Maurice Girand,
who shall declare that he renounces all future demands, in any way, upon the French Government.
4. The proposition for the arrangement u|)on these terms, is to be made by Mr. Armstrong, who may take ad-
vantage of the intentions of his Government, which has manifested a wish that the liquidation of Gladd should be re-
<luced.
5. The minister of the treasury will obtain, upon all this, the ideas ol his majesty, whose approbation cannot be
doubted . when the two ministers shall have agreed; and , the approbation once given, the Loxiisiana affair will be irrevo-
cably completed.
No. 2.
The Louisiana liquidation maybe finished as follows:
1. The 14,000 frs. still to be disposed of. shall remain to the treasury.
2. The little liquidations of Leighton, Tupper and Piatt, and Goix, shall remain to tho treasury, to be paid over
to the claimants.
3. The liquidation under the name of Gladd, amounting to 163,891 frs. shall be divided into equal moieties. One of
these moieties, amounting to 81,945.50 frs. shall be paid i;) General Armstrong, to be disposed of as he shall think
proper.
4. General Armstrong shall deliver to the treasury, bills drawn in favor of the cashier general, for the 14,000 frs.
the little liquidations of Leighton, Tupper and Piatt, and Goix, and for the 81,945.50 frs.
5. He shall, in like manner, place in the hands, and draw in favor of D. B. ff'arden, bills amounting to the
sum of 81.945. 50/rs. for account of Mitchell and others.
6. It shall be stated, that neither Mitchell, nor Maurice Giraud, are, hereafter, under any pretence, to make a
claim against the public treasury.
7. The minister of the public treasury shall furnisli Mr. .irmstrong with a general authority for the above
payments, conformably to the decision which may be given by his majesty, and in the ordinary form.X
Paris. February 1. 1809.
Sir:
I have the honor of submitting a proposition^ to your excellency, the object of which is to bring to a close the
very protracted business of the convention of 1803. Should it meet your excellency's approbation, you will be
pleased to take the step necessary to give it execution. Should you disapprove it, you will be pleased to signify
your disapprobation.
Accept, &c. JOHN ARMSTRONG.
* This very thing had already protracted the settlement one year.
j- Mr. Mitchell behig now in the U. States, will g-ive to Mr- G;dlatin such fui-ther information on this head as he may wish.
i Tlijs article, and article No. 5, were the articles added by me.
§ This was proposition No. 2, p, 17.
71 tt
558 FINANCE. [1812.
Ministry of the Public Treasury. Paris, February 14, 1809.
.'^ir:
The mode piaposei! by yo!!f excellency, for campietin^thepaynient of the 20 niillioiis, has been approved by
his majesty. I rejoice at my concurrence in the adoption o! measures vvliich go to terminate, definitively, and to
our uiuttnU saii>fiction. the execution of the convention of tiie 10th Floreai, year 11.
[ have the honor to transmit to your excellency the certificate containing its detail.
I pray your excellency to accept, &c. MOLLIEN.
'/lie Minisler Pkn'tpotcniiary of the United States.
Treasury Department, November 1st, 1810.
Sir:
I have the honor ^o transmit a copy of the statement ot your account (for bills drawn under the Louisiana
convention) as adjusted by the auditor of the treasury, together with copies of two statements therein referred to.
You will perceive that the two sums suspended, and not j'et carried to your credit, consist, 1st, ofthe bills which have
not yet been paid; Sdly. of the iiinount drawn in favor of Mr. Warden, under your arrangement of February, 1809,
will! Mr. Mollien. But neither are you, or can you, be charged with the first item, until the bills shall have been
paid at the treasury. The only point, therefore, on whicli the accounting officers wish some further explanation, is
that of the arrangement with Mr. Mollien; it being doubted vvhether (ho-.vuver proper it may have been in itself under
all the circumstances of tlie ca?e) it is in conformity with the conventioti; and whether, therefore, they can legally
eive you credit for the amount paid at the treasury in consequence thereof.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
His Excellency John Armstrong, Jlinister, ^-c. ^-c.
Notes on Mr. Armstrong's letter of February G, 1810. containing explanations upon the points stated in the letter of
the Secretary ofthe Treasury to him, of September 4, 1809, as requiring to be cleared up, before his account, for
bills drawn under the Louisiana convention, could be settled and closed at the treasury.
1. Variations between the names contained in some of the bills, and the names entered against the corresponding-
claims in the French lists. — Seven cases of this nature were particularly pointed out. Copies of the vouchers (con-
sisting of the minute, or order, of the minister of the public treasury, for the drawing of the bills) are furnished,
and appear satisfactory.
2. Bills drawn in the name of the cashier general of the public treasury.— The right of the public treasury
of France to leceive any bills under this convention, may well be contested: but it is, perhaps, not the time now to
make any objection to it. It was a subject of discussion between Mi-. Armstrong and the French minister, and the
result was, that he drew the bills; his motives for acceding to this measure have been explained in his correspon-
dence. The sum of 115,534.41 francs, being the last sum drawn in the name of the cashier general, however,
stands upon a different footing from the other sums drawn in his name, and is to be separately considered under the
next head. . , r. rr' t r^., •
3. J sum of 81,124.02 francs, drawn by Mr. .Armstrong in the name of Dama B. U ar den. —This sum, by
Mr. Armstrong's explanation, is closely ctmnected with the next preceding sum of 115,534.41, drawn in the name
of the cashier general of the public treasury, and the following seems to be the history of the transaction: After
paying all the claims admitted under the convention, which were applied for by the claimants, there appeared, in
February, 1809, to be a sum of 196,658.43 francs remaining of the twenty millions; this sum appears to have been
originally destined for the payment of the following claims viz:
Eric Gladd, - - - . . - .. Francs 162,248.04
John Clark, - - 2,768.32
Samuel Leighton, -------- 11,626.39
Tupper and Piatt, ....--.- 3,132.01
Perron, ..--.--- 1,983.15
";.:';'_ Nicholas Goix, - - ------ 900.52
182,658.43
John Mitchell. - - - 20,000
Of which had been paid, ._.--- 6.000
14,000.00
Francs, 196.658.43
The bills for the six claims first mentioned had not been applied for; Mitchell had applied for his bills, and de-
manded twenty thousand francs, but only six thousand had been given him. This being the state of things, the
Emperor resolved (see Mr. MoUien's letter to Mr. Armstrong, in the form of a certificate, dated 14th March, 1809)
that Eric Gladd's claim should be reduced to one-half of the sum at which it had been admitted, and that the half
of that claim, thus rejected, amounting to 81,124.02 francs, should be put into the hands of Mr. Armstrong, to be
given to what claimants he pleased : Provided, 1 . That Mitchell should no longer claim from the French treasury, the
lourteen thousand francs still due to him, (which was virtually to say. that Mr. Armstrong must pay him out of this
sum thus put at his disposal.) 2. That a claim of Maurice Giraud. on the treasury of France, shoidd also be
abandoned, (implying, also, as is presumed, that this claim must be paid by iSlr. Armstrong, out of this sum, and
which he is supposed to have paid to John Holmes, in right of Giraud.) And. 3. That the other half of Gladd's
claim, which was still to be considered as recognised for a valid claim, amounting to Francs, 81,124.02
And the other five claims, not yet applied for, amounting to ----- 20,410.39
Ami the amount of Mitchell's claim, unpaid, and which Mr. Armstrong was now to pay out of the sum
put in his hands, viz: --.--..--- 14,000.00
And amounting, altogether, to - - - Francs. 115,534.41
Should be paid to the French treasury, they assuming to pay Gladd's claim, and the other five outstanding claims,
whenever they should be called for.
On this arrangement it is sufficient to remark. 1st. That the Emperor arbitrarily, as far as it appears, since no
grounds for the act are assigned, took away from Eric Gladd 81,124.02 francs, of which sum he put into the French
treasury 14,000 francs, and gave the other 67.124.02 to General Armstrong, to distribute among such claimants as
he pleased. 2d. That Eric Gladd, for that portion of his claim which is left, and the other five claimants, for their
claims, instead of receiving bills on the treasury of the United States, as they were entitled by the convention, are
turned over to the French treasury for payment. 3d. The whole sum received by General Armstrong, which was
left free in his hands, has been given, as he himself states, to Joseph Russell, for the ship Fame; unless the sum
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To Mitcliell. as provided by the uiniii^eineut witli the minister of the Frencli treasury, and llie result
of which «as, to enable tiiein to put the same sum into tlie Frencii treasury, without any lesal rislit
whatever, - - - - - - - - - Kiancs, 14,000.00
To Holmes, as was also provided by tlie arrangement, provided his claim is the same as
Maurice Giraud's, which is supposed to be tlie case, - - - - o,121.0i3
To Joseph Russell, --.-._... GO.OOO.OO
rt 1.1-24. 02
The merits of the claim of Joseph Russell, above all others, are not shown any farther, than, as Mr. Armstronj;
states, that, in making the dausinn, "he was guitled, altogether, by the nature of the several claims, thi'ir extent,
and the degree to which they had been already satisfied."'
The above ideas appear to ofl[t?r objections sufficient to prevent the settlement of Mr. Armstrong's accounts at,
the present time. The grountls upon which the whole arrangement was made with Mr. MoUien, in February and
March, 1809. respecting the sum of 19(),658.43 francs, are not perceived to arise out of the conve'ition; nsid 1' de-
serves consideration, wiether the bills for 115,531.11 francs, drawn in the name of the cashier genera! of the
public treasury, should be paid when they are presented here.
May'2-2d. 1810.
[translation.]
Ministry of the Pl blic Treasi:rv. Bureau of Ojyjmsitions.
The Minister of the Public Treasury, ciiarged with the execution of ths conventi;)!i of the lOFlorea!. year 11, cc!'
tifies to General Armstrong, Minister Plenipotentiary of tlie United States, that the un(!ermentioned ilems fyrm a
part of the claims liquidated and verified, in conformity with the dispositions of the said convention, and of the deci-
sions of his Imperial Majesty; and that they have been paid in orders upon the Uinted States, smce the lOth July,
1807, on which day a statement was transmitted to General Armstrong, of the sums previously paid.
[Here follow the names of sundiy persons, and the amount of the claims allowed in their favor. The two last.
on the list are tiie following:]
20. The cashier general of th'? public treasury. 115,531.11.
21. The 81,124.02 fi-ancs. left, by the decisitMi of his majesty, to the disposition of General Armstrong, under
condition that Messrs. Mitchell and Maurice Giraud shall no longer have a right to make any claims upon the
French Government; this sum, charseable upon the twenty millions, and for which Mr. Armstrong has announced,
by his despatch of 10th March instant, that he has drawn in favor ol Mr. Warden, 81, 124.02.
[Here follows a recapitulation of the sums whicli had been certiBed to Mr. Armstrong, r.tid for whicli lie iiad
drawn bills, amounting, together, includin.g the two above items, to twenty millions of francs. The certiticate con-
cludes as follows:]
Thus, the payment of the twenty millions, the object of the convention of the 10 Floreai. year 11, is entirely
consummated, and this convention completely and detin.itively executed.
Public Treasury, JMarch 11, 1809.
D.
xMOLLIEN.
Washington. CG/,'< December, 1810.
I am, &c. &.C.
Mr. Gallatin.
J. ARMSTRONG.
On the day of , there remained of the Loi<isiana fund. tl;e sum of 190,653.13 francs. Approi:ri;ilions
had been made of a |)art of this sum, by the i'unction:n-ies of both Governments, conjointly, whicli were as fc/iious,
viz:
John Clark, - - - - . _ . . - Francs, 2,7(;s..S2
Samuel Leighton, ..--..--.. ll.62i;.39
Tupper and Piatt, -.-...-.. ::. 132.0!
Perron, --.--.-.. 1, 983. 15
Nicholas Goix, ---..--..- 900.52
A farther appropriation, by the French council, had been made to Eric Gladd, of the sum oi' 102.218.04
This last appropi-iation was rejected by the American commission, and the objections against it being siistaiiied
by me, the French Government was brought, after much discussion, to reduce it to one half of the sum originally
allowed. This claim belonged (as I believe) to the French commercial house at Nantz. of Dobree and Sweighauser;
Gladd was but the captain, bringing the supplies on which it was founded, and never did appear, personally, as the
claimant. The necessary eit'ect of this reduction, was to add to the residuaiy fund the sum of 81,121.02 francs.
When this decision was taken, sundry other claims were pending under the convention: these were, that of John
Mitchell; that of John Holmes; that of Joseph Russell: and thai of Maurice Giraud. The Jirst and /«s/ of these
had been rejected by the French council, on the ground that they were claims not embraced by the convention; and
the last, (that of Giraud) was rejected by the functionaries of both Governments. These facts explain the nature
of the conditions stated in the Emperor's decision, and, particularly, why (whatever may Inne been the wish of the
French Government) I refused to give to the claim of Giraud any portion of the sum of 81,121.02 francs; this claim
belonged to James Swan, who had already received two millions, and upwards, of the fund. To .Mitchel', the fjur-
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teen thousand additional francs were given, because he proved, most satisfactorily, that the supplies, out of which
his demand grew, were made by Anthony Butler, of Phdadelphia, in his own right, and for his own benefit.
The bill to Holmes (wliich has been supposed to arise out of the claim of M. Giraud) had no connexion, what-
ever, with that claim, and was paid, in part, of a much larger one, made for provisions furnished at St. Domingo
and which passed one, or both, of the authorities recognised by the convention.
The bills to Russell were drawn to the amount of sixty-two thousand francs, for freight and demurrage of the
ship Fame, the joint property of the said Russell and T. W. Francis, of Pliiladelphia, and on which nothing had
been previously paid; of these, thirty-two thousand only have been delivered, for reasons formerly assigned in two
letters, of dift'erent dates, to you. Tliese circumstances do not present to me any deviation from the convention,
or from the law made in consequence of it. Wlien the Emperor put at my disposition a moiety of the sum originally
and wrongfully appropriated to Eric Gladd, it was distinctly utiderstood, that this moiety should be applied to the
extinction of claims then pending against the Frencli Government, and, of course, could only apply to those above
meiiti(»ned. The quantum of allowance to each, was the only thing submitted, as I conceived, to my discretion; a
circumstance wliich, by no means, takes these cases out of the ordinary rules of proceeding, as, in many others, my
opinions were equally decisive, and, indeed, were necessarily so, since the American commission determined
nothing with regard to quantum.
With regard to the other branc'i of the arrangement, it must also be remarked, that, on receiving my bills for the
sum of 115,534.11 francs, the Frencii treasui-y took upon itself to pay the c\a.\mii specified on the first page, and
which had otherwise continued to embarrass and retaid a final settlement of the business. Between, therefore,
granting specific bills in discharge of these claims, and granting one or more to the French treasury, which covered
all and ensured a final settlement, I cannot suppose that there is a sufficient legal distinction to prevent my particu-
lar account from being closed. Should this opinion, however, be erroneous, I must request that these bills, granted
to the cashier general, may be stopped at the treasury, and held over until some other mode be adopted, which
shall entirely satisfy the letter of the law.
P. S. The bill t)f twenty-five thousand francs, retained from the appropriation to Russell, shall be sent to the
treasury. If I do not mistake, this bill has on it an endorsement by D. B. Warden, of cotemporary date with
itself, showing why it was withheld.
1812.]
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FINANCE.
[1812.
12th CONGHESS.]
No. 374.
[1st Session.
MINT.
COMMI'NICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AruIL 13, 1812.
Treasury Department, ..ipril 10, 1812.
Sir;
I have the honor to transmit, herevyith.a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury, accompanied with sundry
statements, which have been prepared in obedience to the act, entitled " An act establishing a mint, and regulat-
ing the coins of the United States," passed April 2d, 1792.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Treasury Department, Comptroller'' s Office, ,8pril9, 1812.
the treasury enable me to afford.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,
Honorable Albert Gallatin, <Sefre/ar7/Q/"/Ae Z7-ras?/rt/. -
RICHARD RUSH.
Statement exhibitim;- the balance of Gold and Silver remaining in the hands of the officers of the Mint on the 3lsi
of December, 1810; the amount ofdepositesfrom the 1st of January to the 3lst of December, 1811; the different
species of coiiis made and paid on account of deposites, allowance for wastage, and the balance remcdning in
the hands of the officers of the Mint on the said 3lst of December, 1811, to be accounted for onafuture settlement.
Oz.
Dwt.
Gr.
Dolls. Cts.
M.
Balance of gold bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the officers of the mint
(m the 31st December, 1810, - ' -
Gold bullion deposited from 1st January to 31st December, 1811,
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500,803
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516,331
91
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Amount paid for deposites of gold, from 1st January to 31st December, 1811,
Add gold coins in the hands of the treasurer of the mint on the 3lst December,
1811, ----------
Dolls.
9,788
1,354
Cts.
47
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477,170
31,877
24
35
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Deduct this sum, being a balance of gold coins in the Bank of the United States
on the 31st December, 1810, -
And this sum, being amount of treasury warrant No. 3,235, issued to cover
wastage in the coinage of gold, ---..-
509,947
11,142
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928 05
108 07
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Gold coins made at the mint from January 1 to December 31, 1811, viz: half
eagles, 99,581. Weight and value, -----
Gold bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on 31st December, 181 1,
Profit and loss for this sum, allowed for wastage in the year 1811,
497,905
16,500
1,926
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15
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516,331
91
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Balance of silver bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the officers of the mint,
on the 31st December, 1810, -
Silver bullion deposited from 1st January to 31st December. 1811,
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620,699
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716,191
97
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15
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Amount paid for deposites of silver, from 1st January to 31st December, 1811,
Add silver coins in the hands of the treasurer of the mint on 31st December.
1811, ----------
Dolls.
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Cts.
49
53
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613,234
77
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Deduct this sum, being a balance of silver coins in the Bank of the United
States on 31st December, 1810, _.---_
Also, this sum, being amount of treasury warrant No. 3,235, issued to cover
wastage in the coinage of silver, --..--.
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4,895
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141,373 07
2,177 04
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17
Silver coins made at the mint, from January 1 to December 31, 1811, viz:
half dollars, 1,403,644; dimes, 65,180. Weight and value.
Silver bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on 31st December, 1811,
Profit and loss for this sum, allowed for wastage in the year 1811,
608,340
163,121
2,512
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96
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773,974
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Comptroller's Office, March 23, 1812.
ANDREW ROSS, Clerk.
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Summary Statement exhibiting the value of Coins made at the Mint; the amount of disbursetnents on account of
the establishment; the amount alloived for wastage; the amoztnt retained of deposites; and the amount gained
on the coinage of Copper from the commencement of the institution to the 3U7 December, 1811.
Value (if gold, silver, and copper coins, made at the mint to 31st December,
1810, ---------
Do. of gold coins made from 1st January to 31st December, 1811, per account
A, - - - - - - - - -
Do. of silver coins made from 1st January to 31st December, 1811, per said
account, .-------.
Do. of copper coins made from 1st January to 31st December, 1811, per ac-
count B. -------- -
Total value of gold, silver, and copper coins, . . -
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to 31stDecember, 1810,
per account rendered, - - - - _ -
Add amount gained on the coinage of copper to the same period,
From the above, deduct amount of wastage on gold and silver to the same
period, ■ - -. - - . - $35,431 11.5
To the above, add the amount retained fromdeposites to the same
period, - - 4,063 17.5
Add amount disbursed on account of the establishment from 1st January to
31st December, 1811, --------
-\dd, also, amount of wastage on gold and silver to 31st December, 1810,
Do. do. on gold and silver from 1st January to 31st December, 1811, -
From the above, deduct amount retained from deposites to 31st December,
1810, $4,063 17.5
Also, the amount retained fromdeposites from 1st January to 31st
December, 1811, 358 27.5
Deduct amount gained on the coinage of copper from the commencement of the
institution to the 31st December, 1811, as per statement herewith, marked B,
Nett amount chargeable to the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, from the
commencement of the institution to the 31st December, 1811, including
the cost of lots, buildings, machinery, &c. - - - •• -
Dollars. Cents.
497,905 00
608,.340 00
5,293 78
380,582 58.5
37,331 52.5
417.914 11.0
31.367 94.0
35.431 11.5
4,438 70.0
39,869 81.5
4,421 45.0
Dollars. Cents.
9,477,614 71.0
1,111,538 78.0
10,589,153 49.0
386.546 17.0
24,506 28.0
35,448 36.5
446,500 81.5
37,161 97.0
409,338 84.5
Comptroller's Office, March 26, 1812.
ANDREW ROSS, Clerk.
12th Congress.]
No. 375.
[1st Session.
SUBSCRIPTION TO THE LOAN OF ELEVEN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MAY 18, 1812.
Treasury Department. May 14/A, 1812.
Sir: , • j
Subscriptions were opened on the first and 2d instant, to the loan of eleven millions of dollars, authorized
by the act of 14th March last, in conformity with the enclosed notice, A. It was left optional with the banks
which were disposed to subscribe, either to recei\e stock or to loan the money by special contract. The enclosed
circular letters. B, C, D, show the instructions transmitted, and the manner in which tiie proposals were made to
the several banks. It was thought most eligible not to limit, in any place, the amountof subscriptions to any specific
sum; for which reason, the loan was kept open only for two days, in order that the general result might be ascer-
tained, and a reduction, if necessary, be made.
All the returns have now been received, and an abstract. E, is herewith transmitted. From these it appears that
$6,118,900 were subscribed in those two days, viz: $4,190,000 by banks, and $1,928,900 by individuals. This last sum
is greater than the aggregate of al! the loans at six per cent, ever before obtained by this Government from individu-
als in the United States;* and, considering the price of stocks and various obstacles which at this time have im-
*The only two six per cent, loans obtained from individuals in the United States by this Government, are, 1st. On account
of the loan of 5,000,000 of dollars, authorized by act of 31st May, 1796, one half of which stock was advertised for sale for seve-
ral weeks, without any offer being received, and of which, at last, only 80,000 dollars were sold at private sale. 2d. The navy
six per cent, loan, authorized by the act of June 30th, 1798, which made the money subscribed. appUcable, on tlie spot, to a fa-
vorite object, and left tlie management and appUcation of the funds in the hands of the subscribers. The amount of this stock
issued, in the whole, was $711,700.
1812.] SUBSCRIPTION TO LOAN OF ELEVEN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. 565
peded the subscriptions, the amount is as grc:it as nn^at have been expected within so short a period. The unsub-
scribed residue vvill now be apportioned amongst the several places, according to the apparent demand in each, and
subscriptions will be received, or stock sold, until the sums thus respectively apportioned shall have been disposed of.
It is confidently believed that the amount which remains unsubscribed for will thus be tilled as early as the mo-
ney will be wanted for the public service. In order, however, to prevent the possibility of disappointment, and to
remove doubts and erroneous expectations. I beg leave to submit the propriety of autlinri/,ing the issue of treasury
notes, on the t()llowing principles, viz:
1. Not to exceed, in the whole, the amount which may ultimately not be subscribed to the loan: that is to say,
that the amount received on account of tlie loan, and that of the treasury notes, shall not. together, exceed eleven mil-
lions; which limits, therefore, the greatest possible amount of treasuiy notes to less than $1,900,000.
2. To bear an interest of 5? per cent, a year, equal to Id cent per day on a one hundred dollar note.
3. To become payable by the treasury one year after the date of their respective issues.
4. To be, in the mean while, receivable in payment of all duties, taxes, or debts, due to the United States.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant.
Honorable Laxgdon Chkves, (.'hainnaiiofthe ComiiiUlce of Jl'aija and Means.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
A.
Wiicreas, by an act of Congress, passed on the fourteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and twelve, the President of the United States is authori/.ed to borrow, on the credit of the United
States, a sum not exceeiling eleven miilious of dollars, at an interest not exceeding six per centum per annum, pay-
able quarter yearly, so, however, that no engagement or contract shall be entered into, which shall preckule the
United States from reimbursing any sum or sums, thus borrowed, at any time after the expiration of twelve years,
from the first day ot Jaimary. one thousand eight hundretl and thirteen: And whereas, by the said act, so much of
the funds constituting the aiuuial appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for the payment oi" the principal and in-
terest of the public debt of the United States, as may be wanted for that purpose, after satisfying the sums necessary
for the payment of the interest and such part of the principal olsaid debt as the United States are now pledged an-
jiually to pay and reimbuise, is pledged and appropriated for the paynsent of the interest, and for the reimbursement
of the principal of the stock now to be created, and the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient
revenues for making up any deficiency that may hereafter take place in the funds now appropriated for paying the
interest and principal as aforesaid: And whereas the President of the United States did, by an act or connnission,
under his hand, dated the thirtieth day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and twelve, authorize
and empower the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow, on behalf oi' the United States, a sum not exceeding, in the
whole, eleven millions of dollars, and to make the necessary contract fi)r the same, pursuant to the act of Congress
above recited:
Now, therefore. The undersigned Secretary of the Tieasury. in pursuance o!' the act of Congress, and the au-
thority irom the President of th.e United States, abovementioned, doth hereby, on behalf of the I'nited States, con-
nact and engage, in manner following, to wit:
1. Books for receiving subscriptions to a loan of eleven millions o!' dollars, for the u»e of the United States, shall
be opened on the first day of May next,
At Portsmouth. New Hampshire, at the Union Bank.
At Sa/em, Massachusetts, at the Merchants' Bank.
At Boston, Massachuscttss. at the State Bank, Union Bank, and Massachusetts Bank.
.'5/ Providence, lihode Island, at the Roger Wdliams Bank.
At Hartford. Connecticut, at the Bank of Hartlord.
At the City of Neiv York, at the Maidiattan Company and Mechanics' Bank.
.^t I'hi/adelphia, at the Bank of Peiuisylvania, and Farmers and ^lechanics* Bank.
.dt Baltimore, at the Bank of Baltimore and Connnercial and Farmers' Bank.
At the City qfjrashington, at the ofiice of the Bank of Columbia-
At Eichmond, Virginia, at the Bank of Virginia.
At Charleston, South Carolina, at the State Bank and Planters and Mechanics' Bank.
AVhich books shall continue open for receiving subscriptions during the orilinary hours of transacting business at
the Si.ul banks, for two days. If more than eleven millions of dollars, in the whole, shall be subscribed, the surplus
shall be deducted in proportion to the sums subscribed in each place, respectively, by a reduction of the subscriptions
exceeding four thousand dollars.
•2. For every hundred ilollars which may be subscribed, there shall be paid, at the time of subscribing, the sum
<if twelve dollars and fifty cents, and a like sum of twelve dollars and fifty cents on the fifteenth day of each of the
ensuing nvrnths of June, July. August, September, October, November, and December, one thousand eight hundred
rtiid twehe, respectively. Each subscriber, at the time of paying any of the above instalments, alter the first, may
pay all or any number of the subsequent instalments, and will be entitled to receive interest, at the rate of six per
centum per annum, on the amount thus paiil from the time of actual payment.
3. On the failure of payment of any instalment of the sums subscribed according to the tenor of the second arti-
cle, the next preceding instalment of twelve dollars and fifty centn, which shall have been paid for eveiy hundred
dollars subscribed, shall be forfeited to the United States.
4. If any subscriptions shall be reduced in consequence of a greater sum than eleven millions of dollars being
subscribed, conformably to the first article, the amount of such reduction shall be forthwith returned to the sub-
scribers from whom such reduction shall have been made.
5. Each subsequent instalment must be paid at the same bank at which the original subscription was made,
and where the first instalment was paid.
6. For such sums or number of shares of one huntlred dollars, as may be subscribed, the cashiers of the respec-
tive banks, within twenty days after the time of subscribing, shall give certificates, stating the sums subscribed and
payment made, and on which the payments of the subsequent instalments, when made, shall be respectively en-
dorsed: which certificates shall be assignable, by endorsement and delivery of the parties, in whose favor they may
be issued, until the completion of the payments required by the tenor of the second article.
7. After the completion of the payments aforesaid, the proprietors of the certificates of the cashiers, (in wliich
such payments have been completed, on surrendering the same at the loan ofiice of the State in which the subscrip-
tion and payments shall have been made, shall be entitled to receive from the commissioner of loans, certificates of
funded capital stock, bearing an interest of six per centum per annum, from the time when the said instalments shall
have been paid, respectively, and payable quarter yearly, at the several loan offices, or at the treasury of the United
.States, where the same may stand credited; which certificates of funded capital stock shall be issued in the sums of
one hundred, fimr hundred, one thousand, tour thousand or ten thousand dollars, at the opti(»n of the proprietor, and
shall be transferable by the creditors, or Uieir attorneys, duly constituted, at the treasury and loan offices, respectively,
in the same manner as the present funded debt of the United States, and in pursuance of the rules which have been,
or which may be. established, relative to the transfer of the said debt.
8. After the payment of the fifth instalment, such of the proprietors of the certificates of the cashiers, of four
hundred dollars and upwards, as may then be desirous of funding the same, may, on presenting them at the loan
office of the State in which the subscription and payments shall have been made, receive from the commissioner of
loans, certificates of funded capital stock, of the description aforesaid, for the amount of the tour first instalments, or
one moiety of the sum expressed in the subscription certificates.
72 tt
566 FINANCE. [1812.
9. After the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight liundred and twenty-four, and after reasona-
ble notice to the creditors, which shall be ^iven by an advertisement in some public newspaper, printed at the seat
of the Government of the United States, the said capital stock shall be redeemable at the pleasure of the United
States, by the reimbursement of the whole sum whicii may at that time stand credited to any proprietor on the bonks
of the treasury, or of the loan offices, respectively.
10. So much of the funds, constituting the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for the payment of
the principal and interest of tfie public debt of the United States, as may be necessary for the regular payment of
the interest and for the reimbursement of the principal of the stock to be created under this contract, together witi»
the faith of the United States for its due fulfilment, are hereby pledged, in pursuance of, and according to, the terms
and conditions of the act of Congress herein before recited.
Given under my hand, and the seal of tlie treasury of the United States, at Washington, this thirty-
first day of March, one thousand eight hundred and twelve.
ALBKRT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
B.
Treasury Depaktmknt, dpnl 7th, 1812.
Sip:
1 take the liberty of enclosing to you copies ol a contract for laising, by loan, eleven millions of dollars, pur-
suant to an act of Congress, passed on the 1 1th day of March hist. Presuming tliat your institution would be dis-
Fosed to facilitate this operation, it has been named as one at which subscriptions to the loan would be received,
will thank you to apprize me immediately, if, from any cause, it should be incompatible with your views to accede
to this anangement.
If the bank shall consent to receive the subscriptions in the manner proposed, it will be necessary, in the first
place, that a book, in which the subscribers may enter their names, and the sums to be loaned by them, should be
provided. This will consist of a book of sufficient magnitude to receive all the subscriptions likely to be made at
your bank, to the first page of which one of the copies of the contract or terms of the loan, herewith transmitted,
signed by the Secretary of the Treasury, and sealed with the treasury seal, is to be affixed. The subscribers will
write, in words at length, against their names, the amount which they intend to subscribe: And on the same lines,
respectively, the eighth part of that sum, being the first instalment, is, as soon as paid, to be entered by your cashier,
in figures, in a column left for that purpose, at the ridit hand side of each page. This entry will, it is presumed,
be asufficient receipt to the subscriber, until the cashier's certificate, or scrip, shall be issued to him. which, accord-
ing to the sixth article of the terms of the loan, will be within twenty days after the time of subscribing. Yet, if
the parties, or any of diem, should, at the time of subscribing, require receipts from the cashier, they may be given
in his name, in any form you may prescribe, and to be returned when the above mentioned certificates or scrips
shall be delivered. The whole amount paid at the tin>e of subscription, is to be credited to a distinct account, bear-
ing that designation, and not to be carried to the credit of the Treasurer of the United States before the expiration
of twenty days, as above stated. This period has been taken, in order to give time for all the cashiers of the banks,
where subscriptions are received, to return to the treasury an account of tlie sums subscribed, that it may be thus
ascertained whether more than eleven millions, in the whole, shall have been subscribed, and a reduction of the
larger subscriptions shall consequently become necessary, as provided lor in the first article ot the terms of the loan.
Immediately after the subscription is closed, on the second day of May, the cashier is to transmit to the Secre-
tary of the Treasury an account, 1. Of the total amount subscribed; 2. Of the portion of that amount subscribed in
sums exceeding 4,000 dollars, each; and, 3. A list of all the subscriptions exceeding 4.000 dollars, each.
As soon as these accounts from all the cashiers of banks whei'e subscriptions are received shall reach the trea-
sury, it will be ascertained whether any reductions of subscr-iptions will be necessary, and this will be immediately
communicated to the cashiers, who will then, in case of reduction, i-epay the excess to the subscribers, credit the
Treasurer of the United States for the residue, and issue the subscription certificates, which, together with forms
for their entry and registry, will, in the mean time, be transmitted from the treasury.
As some of the banks may be disposed to become subscribers, provided the amount ot their subscription be depo-
sited with themselves until drawn for. for public purposes, you will be pleased, in case of any such subscription on
the part of a bank in your State, and in good credit, to enter the same in a separate page of the subscription book,
to consider the receipt of the cashier of such bank as suflicient evidence of payment on account of the loan, and to
enter the same accordingly in the book. I insert, at foot of this letter, the names of the banks in your State, which
are known and considered at the treasury as sufficient. To these, a circular letter, one of which you will also
receive, will be written on that subject: and you may receive subscriptions, in like manner, from such others as, in
your opinion, are perfectly lesponsible.
A reasonable allowance for tlie expenses of stationary and extra labor of the cashiers of the banks, where sub-
scriptions to the loan are received, will be made irom the treasuiy.
I have the honor to be, &c.
The President of the Union Bank of New Hampshire,
Union Bank of Boston,
Massachusetts Bank,
State Bank, Boston,
Roger Williams Bank,
Bank of Hartford,
Manhattan Company, ,
Mechanics' Bank, New York,
Bank of Pennsylvania,
Farmei s and Mechanics' Bank, Philadelphia,
Bank of Baltimore,
Commtrcial and Farmers' Bank, Baltimore,
Bank of Columbia,
Do. Washington,
Do. Virginia,
State Bank, Charleston,
Planters and Mechanics' Bank, Charleston,
Merchants' Bank, Salem.
c.
' Treasury Department, .^pfil 7, 1812,
Sir;
Having thought it probable that some of the banks might be disposed to subscribe to the loan of eleven mil-
lions of dollars, to be opened oit the first day of May next, and that it would be an additional inducement to that
measure if the sums to be paid on account of such subscription should be permitted to remain in deposite in the
banks making the subscription, until wanted for the public service. I have taken this mode to notify the several
banks that an arrangement of that kind will be allowed by the treasury.
If, therefore, it shall suit the views of your institution to subscribe for any part of the loan, the subscription may
be made at the bank or banks in your State, where subscriptions, by the terms of the enclosed contract, are to be
received, and the amount of each instalment, as it becomes payable, may remain in your bank to the credit of the
Treasurer of the United States, till drawn for on account of the public service. A receipt or certificate of your
1812.] SUBSCRIPTION TO LOAN OF ELEVEN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. 567
cashier, that the amount of each instalment, as it beconu's payable, is placed in your bank to the credit of the Trea-
surer of the United .States, has been directed to be accepted at tlie banks \vhfie subscriptions are received, as suffi-
cient evidence of tlie payment.
If, from the terms of your charter, or froin any other cause, it should be deemed improper to subscribe to tlie
loan, and receive stock therefor, and the bank should, nevertheless, be disposed to loan money to the United States,
at a rate of interest not exceeding six per centum per annum, a special contract for the puipose may be foimed. In
this event, you will be pleased t« communicate to the Secretary of the '^rea^ury the amount proposed to be loaned,
the time or times when the whole, or its portions, will be ailvanced. atul the period when reimbursemetit from the
United States will be expected. The same privilege will be allowed in this case, as in case of subscri|)tion to the
loan, of permitting the ainount wiiicii may be engaged to be advanced by the bank, to remain in the bank in depo-
site, till drawn for by the Treasurer for the current service.
I have the honor to be. &.C.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The President of the Bank of New Hampshire,
Boston Bank,
Maine do.
Portland do.
Saco do.
Bank of Newbury port,
Salem Bank,
Bank of Essex,
Providence,
Rhode Island,
Bristol,
Newport Bank,
Bank of New London,
Middletown,
New Haven,
Union Bank, New York,
Bank of New York,
Merchants' Bank, New York,
State Bank, Albany,
Philadelphia Bank,
Bank of North America,
Maryland,
Union Bank of Maryland,
Mechanics' Bank of Baltimore,
Farmers and Mechanics' do.
Franklin Bank, do.
Marine do. do.
< Farmers' do. of Maryland,
Union Bank of Georg-etown,
Potomac Bank,
Farmers' Bank of Alexandria,
Bank of Alexandria.
D.
Treasury Department, May U, 181:2.
Sir:
To my letter of the 7th instant, I beg leave to add, that, ifit should suit the views of your institution to loan
any sum of money to the United States, at a rate not exceeditig six per centum per annum, without, however, sub-
scribing to the proposed loan, and receiving stock therefor, a special contract for the purpose may be formed. In
this event, you will be pleased to communicate to the Secretary of the Treasury the amount proposed to be loaned^
the time or times when the whole, or its portions, will be advanced, and the period when reimbursement from the
United States will be expectetl.
I also request, that, in the event of your institution subscribing to the proposed loan, you would inform me whe-
ther it would be your wish, in case of reduction, that that on your subscription should be made on the same princi-
ples as on all others, or whether you would leave it discretionary with me to reduce it to a less sum than your pro-
portional siiare. My reason tor this last inquiry is, that, in the event of a larger sum beii,g subscribed, altogether,
than eleven millions, it would be desirable to receive the whole ainount from individuals, and to reserve, for some
subsequent emergency, the resource of such loans as may be obtained from the several banks.
I am, very respectfully, &c.
The President of the Union Bank of New Hampshire,
Union B.ank of Boston,
Massachusetts Bank,
State B.ank, Boston,
Roger Williams Bank,
Hartford Bank,
Manhattan Company,
Mechanics' Bank, New York,
Bank of Pennsylvania,
Farmers and Mech.anics' Bank,
Bank of Baltimore,
Commercial and Farmers' Banfe,
Bank of Virgini-a,
State Bank, Charleston,
Planters and Mechanics' Bank,
Bank of Columbia,
Bank of Washington,
Merchants' Bank, Salens.
568
FINANCE.
[1812.
E.
Slalement of Ihe amount obtained on the 1st and id of May. 1812, on account of the Loan of Eleven Millions of
Dollars.
Portsmouth. New Hampshire,
.Salem, Massachsuetts, - Merchants' Bank.(c)
Boston. - - - State Bank,(«)
Providence, Rhode Island,
Hartford, Connecticut,
New York, -
Bristol Bank,(f)
Roger Williams Bank,
Newport Bank,
$20,000
500,000
50,000
20,000
10,000
From Banks.
Philadelphia,
Baltimore,
Washington,
Richmond,
Charleston,
Manhattan Bank.CiO) - 600.000
Mechanics' Bank, (a) - 600,000
State Bank, Albany,(c) {a) - 60,000
Bank of Pennsylvania, (6) - 500,000
Farmers and Mechanics' Bank, 300,000
Philadelphia Bank,(c) - 100.000
Bank of North Amenca.(c) 100,000
Trenton, N. J. Bank,(f) - 20,000
Newbern. N. C. Bank,(c) - 25,000
Bank of Baltimore, - - 50,000
Union Bank of Maryland,(c) 50,000
Farmers and Merchants' Bank,(f) 20,000
Mechanics" Bank,(c) - 20,000
Franklin Bank,(0 - - 20,000
Commercial and Farmers' Bank, 20,000
Marine Bank,(c) - - 20.000
Bank of Mary land ,(f) - 10.000
Bank of Columbia. - - 200,000
Bank of Alexandria, - 100,000
Farmers'Bankof Alexandria,(f) (a) 100,000
Union Bank of Georgetown. (c) 75,000
Bank of Washington, - 50,000
Bank of Virginia,(a) - 200,000
Planters and Mechanics' Bank. 200,000
State Bank,(a) - - 150.000
$20,000
500,000
80,000
1.260,000
1,045,000
210,000
525,000
200,000
350.000
From Indivi-
duals.
$11,500
102.900
263,000
14,200
6,200
165,400
525,800
611,800
73,600
79,100
75,400
Total.
$4,190,000
$1,928,900
$11,500
122,900
763,000
94,200
6,200
1.425,400
1,570,800
821,800
598,600
279,100
425,400
$6,118,900
(fl) On special contract.
(6) Stock or special contract, at the option of the Government. All the other banks receive stock,
(c) These banlcs are not usual places of deposite for public moneys. All the banks with which public deposites
are made, subscrilied; those of Massachusetts, Union, (Boston) Saco, and Maine, excepted.
12ih Congress.]
No. 376.
[1st Session.
LOUISIANA STOCK.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MAY 21, 1812.
Sir:
Treasury Department, May 21, 1812.
The Louisiana six per cent, stock is said to be generally from 3 to 1 per cent, below par. It is important,
at a time when new loans are opi-ned and contemplated, that stocks of a similar nature with those offered to sub-
scribers should be, if practicable, at par: and it is believed that this object would be promoted by making the
Louisiana stock transferable, as the old debt, from the treasury books to those of the commissioners of loans, and
from these, afterwards, to any other commissioner's book, or to the treasury. Being, by the act of November 10,
1803, fixed on the treasury books, the transfers, in case of sale, and tiie payments of dividends, are made exclusively
at Washington. The delay, and the necessity of employing an agent here for those purposes, have the effect of
depressing, in the commercial cities, the price of that stock below its real value.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. Langdon Cheves, Chairman of the Committee of IVays and Means.
1812.] STATE OF THE FINANCES.
569
12th Congress.] ]Vo_ 377 [1st .Sessio> .
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES ESTIMATE!) FOR 181^2.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOLSE OF RKPRESENTATIVES, JUNE 29, 1812.
Treasury Dei-artment. June i it h, 1810.
Siii:
The expenditures for the year 1812, calculated in conformity with ihe appropriations made by Congress, and
adding such as are contemplated, may be stated in round numbers as foMowetli, viz:
1. Civil list, diplomatic intercourse, and miscellaneous expenses of a civil natuie,
appropriated, - - - - - - SI, .022,030 02
Printing treasury notes, and other miscellaneous expenses not yet provided for.
estimated at - - - - - - . 37.9G!) 9i^
2. Military establishment, including militia, volunteers, and Indian depi-rtmeiit,
appropriated - - - - - - ' - 12,695,584 89
Add for rangers, &:c. ---... ioi,ll5 11
3. Naval establishihent. appropriated . - - . 3,404.069 00
Add for gunboats. &c. ...... 535.33040
4. Public debt, viz: Interest, including 200,000 dollars estimated interest on this
year's loan. - - - - - - . 2,425,000 00
Reimbursement of six per cent, deferred and converted stocks, which must neces-
sarily be made, - - - ^ - - 2,135,000 00
Purchases of public debt, which must be made, if the debt can be purchased at (he
prices limited by law, .--... 3,440,000 00
$1,560,000
12,800,000
.■5,940,000
8.000,000
826.300,000
S2, 000,000
The funds provided to meet that expenditure are, viz:
1. Of the balance of $3,500,298 06, remaining in the treasury on the 1st of January, 1812, there may
be applied to the expenses of the year, - - - . . .
2. The receipts into the treasury, arising from the duties on impojtation and sales of lands, were
estimated, for the year 1812, in the annual report of 22d November last, at $8,200,000. This esti-
mate is predicated on the supposition that tiie receipts of 1812, arising from duties on importations
made during the year, would be equal to the amount of debentures payable during the year, and
there are not yet any data from which a more correct estimate can bemadv-. - - 8,200,000
3. Loan authorized by law, - - - - - . . . II^OOO^OOO
4. Treasury notes, according to the bill which has passed the House of Representatives, - 5,'ooo'ooo
Totltl. ..--...-. $26,200,000
Two branches of the expenditure may fall short of the amount appropriated: '
1. It may be expected that the wliole amount appropriated for the military establishment will not be expended,
for the appropriations are sufficient to defray the expenses of the old establishments, (about 10,000 men) as if these'
had been complete on the 1st January last, and of the additional force of 25,000 men, as if the whole of it had been
raised, and in actual service, on the 1st day of May last: neither of which is thefitct. That expenditure not being,
in any degree, under the control of the treasury, and the amount, which may not be wanted, being unascertained,'
a provision equal to the sum appropriated must still be contemplated. Whether the number of men in actual ser-
vice in the navy corresponds with that for which provision was made by the appropriations, and whether, on that.
or any other account, there may be less expended by that department than has been appropriated, is not known at
the treasury.
2. If the six per cent, and deferred stocks should be at par. the whole amount of the sum which the commis-
sioners of the sinking fund will otherwise lie bound to apply to purchases, may not be wanted.
W'vAi respect to the funds provided to defray the expenses, no more than $16,660,000 are already secured.
The subscriptions to the loan, including $200,000 oflered on special contract, but not yet accepted, amount to
$6,460,000; leaving an amount unsubscribed of - - - - - . $4,540,000
Which, together with the intended treasury notes, ---.-. 5,000,000
Makes an aggregate, not yet obtained, of -----.. $9,540,000
Funds already secured, --.-... 16,660,000
Total, as per above, - - ...... $26,200,000
Although the experiment of issuing treasury notes be novel under this Government, tlie solid security on which
they rest, the facilities they will oflier in making remittances, the interest they bear, and, above all, the power to
apply them to the payment of duties and of public lands, induce a belief that, notwithstanding some difficulties inci-
dent to a first emission, the amount contemplated may be put in circulation before the end oi'the year.
The result of the loan is more doubtful. The old six per cent, and deferred stocks are two or thiee per cent,
under par; and any depression in the public funds would seriously afiect the sales of the residue of the new loan.
Nor does it appear eligible, without an absolute necessity, to give a premium or additional inteiest in order to obtain
subscriptions for that residue. For, as it would be just, in that case, to place the first subscribers on the same foot-
ing, the charge to the public would be more than double the premium actually wanted to obtain the four millior,s and
a half which are not yet subscribed.
The committee will, haying all the facts before them, be able to decide whether any additional pro^^sion ought
to be made, during this session, in order to guard against any possible contingency. In the mean while. I beg leave
to suggest, that a conversion of the old six per cent, and deferred stocks, into a new six per cent, stock, not mate
rially different from that created by virtue of the act authorizing the loan of eleven millions, would have a favorable
effect on the price of those stocks, and thereby might facilitate the loan of this year, and prevent the necessity of
applying, both this and the ensuing years, the large sums which must now be expended in the reimbursement and pur-
chase of the public debt.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. EzEKiEL Bacon, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
570 FINANCE. [1812.
12lhCoKGUESs.] No. 378. [1st Session.
SURETIES IN A COLLECTOR'S BOND RELEASED.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JULY 2, 1812.
IVIr. Wright, from tlie committee to wliom wa'^ referred the petitions of Solomon Fraz.ier and Mary Eccleston,
made the following report:
That the said Solomon Frazier, together with a certain Charles Eccleston, (since deceased) and whom the iaid
Mary doth represent, on or about the eighteentli day of May, seventeen hundred and ninety five, became bound to the
United States, with a certain James Fra'/.ier, and as his security, in the penalty of two thousand dollars, with con-
dition that said James Frazier should well and faithfully discharge the duties of collector of the port of Vienna, in
Maiyland; that the said James Frazier continued in "that office till April, eighteen hundred and five, when he
resigned the same, having, in the year 1804, sustained a heavy loss by the burning of his dwelling house, with most
of his furniture, in the night time. That, afterwards, to wit, in eighteen hundred and five, writs were issued on
said bond against said Solomon Frazier, Charles Eccleston, and James Frazier; that Solomon Frazier was taken,
returnable to March term, eighteen hundred and five: Charles Eccleston died before the return of the writ against
him; that James Frazier was not taken till September, eighteen hundred and seven; that judgment was reeovered
against Solomon Frazier, in eighteen hundred and six, for the penalty of the bond, to wit, two thousand dollars;
that, at September term, eighteen hundred and eight, judgment was recovered against James Fi-azier, on said bond,
for two tiiousand dollars, the penalty, and nineteen hundred and t\yenty four dollars and eighty-six cents damages
or costs, (which said judgment, as to the damages, your committee think erroneous.) That a ca. sa. was issued on the
twenty-ninth day of June, 1810, against James Frazier, returnable to September term, 1810; that the same James
Frazier was taken, and in the custody of the keeper of the debtor's apartment. That, afterwards, on the third day
of July. 1610, by the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, by an instrument of writing under the hand and seal
of said Secretary, the said James Frazier was discharged from gaol, as an insolvent debtor, on his, the said James
Frazier's, making an assignment of all his estate, real, personal, and mixed, under the direction of the then district
attorney; which said discharge was unauthorized by statute. Your committee, in order to ascertain the amount of
the goods, chattels, and credits, assigned by said James Frazier, as aforesaid directed, applied to the Secretary of
the Treasury for information on that subject, which he promised to furnish as soon as it could be obtained, but which
we have not yet received. Your committee, by a number of depositions, have become satisfied, that, about the time
of the judgment aforesaid, against said James Frazier, he had property sufiicient to pay the same. Your committee
are of opinion the Secretary of the Treasury had no power to discharge the said James Frazier, under the law by
which he was discharged. They are of opinion, also, that, at common law, by which alone he could have been
discharged, the discharge of the principal opeiates a discharge of the securities. Your committee are, therefore, of
opinion, that, as James Frazier had, at the time of the judgment, sufficient assets to pay the penalty of the bond; as
he was discharged under a statute that gave no authority to discharge him; that as, at common law, the discharge
from custody of the principal is a virtual discharge of the securities; that, therefore, the said Solomon Frazier and
Mary Ecclestim ought to be discharged from said debt, for which purpose they have directed me to report a bill.
All which, &.C.
ROBERT WRIGHT.
12th Congress.] No. 379. [2d Session,
REMISSION OF FORFEITURES.
communicated to THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, NOVEMBER 25, 1812.
Mr. Cheves, from the Committee of Ways and Means, to whom was referred so much of the President's message
of the 4th instant, as relates to the late importations of British manufactures; also, the petitions of sundry mer-
( hants of New York; of John Tompkins and Adam Murray, merchants, of Richmond, Virginia; of William
VV. Woolseyand others, merchants ot New Haven, Connecticut; of sundry merchantsof the city of Philadelphia;
of sundry merchants of Boston; of sundry merchants and others, of the city of Albany, in the Stateof New York;
of sundry merchants of the city of Richmond. Vii^nia; of sundry other merchants of Philadelphia; of sundry
merchantsof Savannah, in the State of Georgia; o\ sundry merchants of Norfolk, Virginia; of David Lamb,
of Charleston, South Carolina; of sundry merchants of the city of Baltimore; of Charles SiMurny and James
Wells, merchants, of the city of Hartford, in the State of Connecticutj and of sundiy merchants of the town
of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia; all praying for the remission of penalties and forfeitures, incurred
by them as importers of British manufactures, made the following report:
That they have bestowed on the subject a degree of attention proportioned to its importance: that they have, in
the present investigation. c(mfined themselves to the cases of importations directly irom the united kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland, and that the result of their examination and inquiries will be found —
First, In a correspondence with the Secretary of the Treasury.
Secondly, In a detailed examination of committees of merchants, from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and
Baltimore, and some accompanying documents.
Thirdly. In a statement made by Mr. Russell,'^late Charge des Affaires of the United States at the Court of Lon-
don, who, at the request of the committee, was so obliging as to attend them and give this statement.
'Phat, on a view of the whole subject, the committee are of opinion that the Secretary of the Treasury has full
power to remit or mitigate the penalties and forfeitures incurred, should an interposition in either way be called for
by the circumstances of the case, and therefore recommend, that it be
liesolved. That it is inexpedient to legislate upon the subject, and that the petitions, with the accompanying
documents, be referred to the Secretary of theTreasury.
Treasury Department, November 18, 1812.
Sir:
I have the honor, in compliance with the request of the Committee of Ways and Means, to submit the fol-
lowing statement of facts, so far as they have come to my knowledge, in relation to the late importations of British
inanutactures.
■0
1812.] REMISSION OF FORFEITURES. 57I
By the act of 2d March, 1811, it was enacted that certain provisions of the act " to interdict the commercial in-
tercourse between the United States and Great ]?ritainaii(l France, and their de()eiKiencies, and for other purposes,"
should (until the President's proclamation, authorized by the act, shoidd have been issued) have full Ibrce, and be
immediately carried into efti?ct, against Great Britain, her cdlonies, and d('|)endencies. The provisions thus re-en-
acted forbade, under penalty ot torteiting the vessel and cargo, to import into the United Sta'es, or to put on board
any vessel, in a toreign port, with intent thus to import, any merciiandise of British growth or manufacture, from
whatever port imported, and any merchandise, w hatever, from a British port.
It was further enacted, by the same act, (of March 2, 1811,) that, in case Great Britain should so revoke or
modify her edicts, as that they should cease to violate the neutral commerce of the United States, the President
of the United States should declare the fact by proclamation; that such pmclamation should l)eadmitted as evidence,
and that no other evidence siiould be admitted of .-.uch revocation or modification, in any suit or prosecution for the
recovery of the forfeitures ab()vementioned; and that the restrictions, above stated, should, from the date of such
proclamation, cease, and be discontinued.
By tile act of Congress of 18th June, 1812, war was declared between tiie United States and Great Britain.
On the 23(1 of the same month, an order in council was issued by the British Government, purporting to be a
revocation of the edicts of that Government which violated the neutral commerce of the United States, subject,
however, to certain conditions, specified in the said order.
Immediately after the promulgation of that order, British merchandise was laden on board the American vessels
then in the harbors of (ireat Britain, with intent to import tlie same into tiie United States. It lias been stated!
and it is believed, that by far the greater part of those shipments were made in confoimity witli previous orders from
merchants in America to their correspondents in Englatui, by which these had been instructed to make such ship-
ments whenever a revocation of the former British orders in council shoulil take place: it having been presumed
by the American merchants that sucii a revocation would, by virtue of the abovementioned act of Congress, of 2d
March, 1811. produce a discontinuance of the prohibitions to import British merchandise into the United States.
On the 30th day of July following, the account of tlie declaration of war having reached England, a temporary
embargo was laid on American vessels; but, on the ensuing day, they were, by order of council, i)ermitted to continue
to take cargoes of British merchandise, and to proceed to the United States, being for that purpose provided with
licences protecting them, notwitlistanding the existing hostilities,against capture by British cruisers. It has been stated
that the time for obtaining such licences was, with respect to American vessels then in England, limited to tlie irnii
of September last; and, if that be correct, all the vessels of that description (with tlie exception of some, wiiich,
having been captured by American cruisers, retaken by the British, and sent into Halifax, have not yet been re-
leased, and perhaps of some which may have had very long voyages) may be presumed to have arrived in tiie Uniteti
States.
It appearing that, however reasonable the expectation of the discontinuance of the non- importation act might have
been, yet, not only the act had made the President's proclamation the only evidence of the fact, but that the restric-
tions were to cease, not from the date of the revocation of the orders in council, but from the date of the proclama-
tion; that the act to put merchandise on board a vessel, with intent to import, was forbidden by those restrictions;
and that (all the merchandise having been thus laden, either prematurely, and before a proclamation could, in point
of time, be issued by the President, or after the knowledge ()f war) all the shipments were therefore made in direct
contravention of an existing provision; the collectors were instructed to seize and libel all such vessels and cargoes
without discrimination. No exception was made with respect to vessels captured and sent in by American priva-
teers, because, if American property, their right to make prizes was, by law, confined to enemies' property, and
whether American or enemies', the forfeiture to the United States had been incurred from the date of the shipment,
and could not be superseded by a subsequent capture. Instructions to prevent any interference, in tliat respect,
by either public or private armed vessels, were also issued by the President, such interference being considered
wholly unnecessary, since the vessels from England were of their (iwn accord coming into the ports of the United
States. It appears, iiowever, that, in some cases, the owners of privateers, that have made captures of that descrip-
tion, intend to contest the prior claim to forfeiture of the United States; and that, in those cases, the question must
be decided by the courts.
Previous to the time \vlien those importations took place, it being understood that tlie judges of some of the
district courts had restored to the claimants, prohibited merchandise, under seizure, on their giving bond for the
appraised value thereof, the district attorneys were, on the 15th day of May, 1812, imstructed, by the ('omptrolier,
to oppose every motion to that effect, for the reasons stated in his letter. It appearing, afterwards, that the judges
of some of the most commercial districts had, notwithstanding that opposition on the part of the United States,
continued to order the restoration of British merchandise, no appeal being practicable, since the orders were imme-
diately executed, and tlie commercial interest of those districts, where the restoration was refused, being deeply
affected by the want of uniformity in the decisions, the Comptroller did, on the 5th day of October last, authorize
the district attorneys to withilraw their opposition in all cases of bona fide American property. Copies of his two
circulars, on that subject, are enclosed. All the prohibited merchandise restored to the claimants, has been so re-
stored by ordei- of court, without any interference, oUier than a forced acquiescence on the ])art of the Executive
officers of Government. With respect to the mode of appraisement, it appears that the merchandise has generally
been valued at its prime cost, adding thereto only tlie amount of duties, tor which separate bonds have, in most
cases, been taken. To this there are some exceptions, the valuation being, in Rhode Island, below, and in Connec-
ticut, probably, above, the prime cost of the goods.
From returns transmitted by tlie collectors, some of which are in part on estimate, it appears that the prime
cost of all the British merchandise imported as above stated, subsequent to the alleged revocation of the British
orders in council, amounts to about four millions sterling; and that the bonds given fi)r the value will fall short of
eighteen millions of dollars, exclusively of the !>!)nds given for duties, and which may be estimated at five millions
ot dollars. This embraces all the importatii.s already made, and will not be materially increased by vessels
still on their way; unless it be true, as has beeii asserted, that American vessels, which had sailed to the Baltic,
under certain British licences, will, on their arrival i;i England, be provideil with new licences for their return to
the United States, with cargoes of British merch;;ncl;se. Such importations would form a class distinct from those
now under consideration.
Of the importations, heretofore made, about ^ in value were in vessels which sailed from England between the
23d of June and 1st of August last, and the residue in vessels which sailed subsequent to the month of July. The
whole may be arranged under the following lieC'ls, viz:
1. Merchandise purchased prior to the non-iniportiiiion act, of 2d March, 1811, and which had remained ware-
housed in England at the risk of the American owners.
2. Merchandise purchased subsequent to the act ol 2d March, 1811, and prior to the 23d of June, 1812, and
which, since its purchase, had remained in the same v,,annerin England.
3. Merchandise shipped on American account a; .; ri>k,in pursuance of orders given prior to the 23d June, 1812,
but not paid for till alter the execution of such ordt -, a"! on different terms of credit.
4. Merchandise shipped in pursuance of similar , :dt :--, but consigned, in the first instance, to the order of the
American correspondent of the British merchants, t. b> delivered, according to contingent instructions, to the real
purchaser; which merchandise becomes American property when thus delivered, but remains till then on British
account and risk.
5. Merchandise shipped entirely on British account.
There are no data from which, without further investigation, the amount of each class can be estimated.
The advance on the prime cost at which the merchandise thus imported has been, or can be sold, is not precisely
known, and will undoubtedly vary according to the species of the goods. It has been asserted that, in some sales,
the advance was sufficient to cover not only the prime cost, charges, and duties, but even the whole of the amount of
the bonds. That this may have actually taken place in some particular instances, may be true; and it is probable that
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the importers woulil, so far as they could, cover, in their sales, the estimated risk of being obliged to pay those bonds.
But so far as can be judged from tiie cunent price of goods, and from some sales said to have taken place, the sup-
position that they have been, or can be, generally, made, so as to cover the whole amount of the bonds, is believed to
be greatly exaggerated.
It is, however, an indisputable fact that the iinporlation fidls generally far short of the ordinary former annual
importations from Great Britain, and of the actual demand for most species of the merchandise imported; and that
the '"O'jils are accordingly generally sold at an advance greater than the usual profits of importers. The ditference
consYitules an extraordinary profit, and is a tax levied on the community by the persons who have imported the
merchandise contrary to law; \\ hich extra profit or tax is solely due to the non-importation act continuing in force
with respect to all other persons and importations.
or the forfeitures accrued, one half is by law vested in the custom house officers, or informers; and the other half
in the United States. The power to remit the share of the United States, and of all other persons, in whole or in
pait, and on such terms and conditions as may be deemed leasonable and just, is by law vested in the Secretary of
the Treasury. But, considering the magnitude and unforeseen nature of the case, it was thought proper not to
exercise that authority until Congress had taken the subject into consideration, and prescribed, if they diought
proper, the course to be pursued. All the petitions already received remain, therefore, suspended, and, in order to
avoid useless expenses, the parties have been generally advised to delay making their applications in the manner
directed by law, until the decision ot Congress should be ascertained.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Honorable Langdon Curves,
Chairman of the Committee of IFuys and Means.
[circular.]
Treasury Department, Comptrollers Office, Ma\j 15, 1S12.
Sir:
As it may be supposed thai, on a seizure un<ler the law of March 1, 1809, commonly called the non-iinporta-
tion law, the claimant has a right to the repossession of the property seized, by giving bond as pointed out by the
89th section of the collection law, it is deemed proper to submit to you, respectfully, the views taken of this subject
at this Department. If such be a correct construction of it, it is plain that it will go tar towards defeating die ends
contemplated by its passage.
'I'he policy and intention of this act evidently was to shut the door, as effectually as possible, against the intro-
duction of I3rilish manufactures. The motive of taking bond from a claimant, under the 89th section of the collec-
tion law. as in all similar or analogous cases, unquestionably is, not that it may be received in lieii of the thing sur-
rendered, but to compel or ensure the fordicoming of the thing itself. But, the state of things existing, and always
liable to exist, under the non-importation act, would hinder the operation of this obvious principle. The enhanced
value of the British cinnmodity, arising fnmi a general scarcity, may make it, in most cases, the interest of the
illicit importer to forfeit his bond, the penalty being regulated by the ?io»7u'h«/ or mt'oice price of the goods, or a
sufficient intermediate rise taking place before the trial, although the penalty was fixed according to the market
value at the time of seizure. The act, in its foundation, its objects, and entire scope, aims at the total exclusion
from the country of all British goods. If thwarted in that object, its next is to transfer them, when unlawfully
introduced, to the hands of the Government. To sutler them, when seized for an apparent breach of this law, to
pass to the immediate and virtual ownership of the claimant, and be subject to his disposition, would, in a great
degree, have the elfect to turn it aside from all its original intendments.
As the design of the act would, thus, be liable to frustration, it maybe asked where the authority is Icjund for
tiiis alleged riglit in the importer? its allowance, if it would endanger the primary objects of the Legislature,
■-hould rest on express words, or implication as imperious. The 18th section of the act of the 1st of March, 1809,
in referring to the collection law as the rule of proceeding, does so, it is apprehended, only in relation to the distri-
bution of the forfeitures. The first clause of that section stands as an integral provision, relying upon no other law
for its support, and capable of being executed, as to all the purposes of a civil or criminal suit, merely on its own
footing, with the aid. indeed, of the incidental powers of the court. It is not seen that this general or resulting
pjwei", often inherent in courts, to order the repossession of a thing claimed on stipulation, or caution being given,
either where it was fiir the benefit of all concerned, or where the thing itself was perishable, or where hardships
was le.ired to an innocent owner, would be applicable under this law. But, if this be the ground of the importer's
claim, it, of course, leaves out of sight, in every relation to the point, the 89th section of the collection law. If he
cannot, then, stand upon the faith of any imperative injunction put upon the court, it will follow that his application
must be addressed to its discretion; and you are, in such case, requested to resist the applicaticm, as opposed to the
(lemonstrable policy of every part of the act. That a re-delivery to the party should have been made to take place,
by special provision, under the collection law, is reconcileable with the system of which it is a part, which looks
only at a derivative offence against the revenue, without any where contemplating an original exclusion of tiie article
seized. But, a similar course must be essentially repugnant to the spirit of a law which addresses itself to the
interests of a foreign Power, declaring that that Power shall be debarred all benefit of transporting her wares to the
United States, and seeks to close, with penal sanctions, the very threshold to their entrance. The concluding part
of the eighth section of the law further distinguishes it from the collection act, and by prohibiting, under a penalty,
the ptiraiase of British goods, knowing them t!) be liable to seizure, holds out anintiniation that every practicability
to their sale should be foreclosed, while their liability to condemnation remains undecided.
I beg leave to call your attention to tiie third section of the act. in pari materia, of the 2d of March, 1811. The
first proviso of this section, by pointing out a specific case in which British goods, unlawfully introduced, may be
delivered to the owner upon band, llirnislie;, it is conceived, an argument of weight, that in no other state of things
ought it to be done.
These suggestions are respectfully submitted for your consideration and government. You will, doubtless, be
able to extend them, and will superadd such other views, in elucidation of the meaning ascribed to the law at this
Department, as your own reHections may supply. Under a conviction of its importance to the genuine intentions
of the Government, it is particularly wished that you would resist, in every instance, a restoration to the claimant
of the property seized, and never part, unless by the express order of the court, with the substantial security of a
lien f)r the inferior and precarious safeguard of personal responsibility.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,
RICHARD RUSH.
[CIRCULAR TO DISTRICT ATTORNEYS.]
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, October 5, 1813,
Sir:
Since the circular of the 15th of May, addressed to you from this office, it appears, fnun information received,
that, in some of the districts, the coui Is hold themselves bound to deliver up the vessel and goods, seized in viola-
tion of the non-importation law, on satislactory bond given by the claimant, while in others, the opposition made to
this course by the attorneys of the United States, has been found to avail with the court to refuse such delivery.
It is desirable that the law in question, whatever views may still be entertained of its original intention, should
operate equally on the merchants or other owners of property seized, in every part of the Union.
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Seeins;, therefore, that a different line of practice is found to govern the courts in difterent districts, upon this
point, and, in order to prevent, as far as possible, any inconvenience or supposed injustice to individuals, resulting
from such difference, you are hereby i-eqiiested (o withhold the oppobitioti you were requested to make to the delivery of
the property to the claimant, on his giving bond; the object being, that, as the decisions of the courts are not to" be
controlled by this department, you may thus lend your aid, negatively, at least, (ov/ards the uniform execution of
the law. You will be pleased, however, to consider this relaxation as extended to |)r(>perty owned by American
citizens only, and to urge, in all cases, a true and adequate appraisement.
I have the lionor to bo, &c.
, Attorney of the LJnilcd States for
RICHARD RUSH.
Trkasiirv YiF.PXKTwv.st, November i^d, ISl-J.
Sir:
I had already transmitted an answer to your letter of the 18th insiant, vvhen I had the honor to receive that
of the 20th, requesting, in addition to the statement of facts, such further and olhei- views of the subject of the late
importations of British manul'actuies, as I miglit think proper, and particularly, whether, in my opinion, tlieir im-
portation has not been actually and materially advantageous to t!ie Govennnent.
Having, in the answer already transmitted, stated all the important facts within my knowledge, I cannot pre-
sent the subject in any new or other view than that exhibited by those facts.
Tlie payment of five millions of dollars for duties on those imptirtations, had b^'en stated, and is advantageous to
Government. Indirect aid may. also, perhaps, have been deiived from the increase of supplies, and from the return
of American capital, produced by (liat event. }5ut these advantages, whatever they may be, have been forced upan
Government, and cannot be urged as a service rendered by tliese impoi'ters. Had fhosi' advantages been supposed
sufficient to outweigh other political considerations, the importations might lia\e been, and still might be. permitted
and regulated by law. In the case of tite Calcutta vessels, whose cargoes (for ilie landing of wliich In the I'nlted
States bond had been given in India) have, by the act of 5th July last, been admitted to entry, this was done on the
express condition of the merchandise being warehoused, and remaining subject to th>' future disposition of Govern-
ment— thus reserving tiie power to fix the terms on which those cargoes should be restored to tlie owners, and their
sale be permitted, tn the case now under consideration, the persons who have Imported, contrary to law, do not
seem entitled to more advantageous terms than would probably have been imposed, had a previous permission been
granted.
Upon the whole, I continue in the opinion, submitted with great deference to the committee, that the one half ol
the forfeitures, which would otherwise fall to the share of collectors, ouglit to be remitted; but that, with respect to
the one-half belonging to the United States, justice to the community requires that, when remitted, at least an equi-
valent may be secured to the public for t!ie extra profit beyond that on common importations, which arises from the
continuance of the non-importation act.
I have the honor to be, &c.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. Langdon Cheves, Chairman of the Cominittee of TJ'ay.i and Means.
EXAMINATION OF COMMITTEES OF MERCHANTS, &c.
Several committees of the petitioners and other merchants interested in these importations, attended your com-
mittee: these were, John G. Coster, John Mason. Washington Irving, and Abraham R. Laurence, from New York;
Nathan Amileton, from Boston; Caleb Cresscm, Jun'r, William Schlatter, and Samuel Harvey, from Philadelphia;
and Luke Tiernan, Philip E. Thomas, and Evan Thomas, from Baltimore.
The statements made by these gentlemen, who are men of character and respectability, were delivered, appa-
rently, with such fairness and candor, as induced your committee to give much credit to them. The statements
made by the committee from New York have been corroborated and confirmed by declarations, made on oath, by
persons disinterested, as well as those interested in these importations.
NEW YORK.
The committee from New York stateil, tha* the current repisrts of enormous advances obtained by them, were
not well I'ountled; that some of them were entirely uidbunded; that they had, for example, heard it stated that three
hundred per cent, had been obtained in New York; that a local mode of selling English goods in New York, must
have laul the foundation of this mis-statement; that it Is usual In that city to demand and obtain three for one, in
the sale of such goods: which means -G.T New York currency for £\ sterling, which leally yields but sixty-eight
and two- thirds per cent, advance on the prime cost. They admitted that particular articles had been s(;!d for veiy
high prices; that these prices, however, were nut exacted from a desire or deternilnatioii to include in fliein the
penalties which might be enforced by the Government, but from the gieat competition which existed in the market
for the articles; that, for these articles, there was, to use the words of Mr. Irving, one of the committee, "a raven-
ous demand;" that it was understood that there were three army contractoi-s, ;it one time, bidding upon each other:
that these articles were few in number, and formed but a small part of the amount iinported; that they did not
exceed one-eighth part of that amount; that there were none of them In the invoices of some importers: that Mr.
Coster, one of the petitioners, had Imported to the amount of nearly £30,000 sterling, prime cost, and had not
received an article of this description; that the goods which commanded such high prices consisted, principally, of
blankets and coarse woollens; that these were bulky articles, and paid a high fieight: that the same circumstance
made them liable to an extraordinary portion of oilier charges; that the very liigh prices which were obtained,
were often received by second and third purchasers, and not by the importers: that there are three descriptions of
dealers in these goods in New Y'ork: 1st. The large impmters. Odly. Large purchasers, who have money at com-
mand, who are well acquainted with the state of the market for every article, and, when there is a scarcity of a par-
ticular article, monopolise it and raise the price — these are called jobbers. And, 3dly. The retailers: and they
stated, tliat the very high prices alluded to had frequently been received by the second, and, sometimes, by the last
<lescrlption of persons, and not by the petitiiiners. Hardware, cotton goods, glass ware, and fine goods, generally,
have not been sold at high prices. Some goods have become unsaleable, from change of fashions; some come into
(lisadvantageous competition with American manufactures, \vhich have grown up or increased in quantity, while
these goods have been lying in England: some are not worth cost and charges. Goods for the Southern inarkets
(South Carolina and Georgia, for example) are unsaleable, from the expense or impracticability of land carriage, the
risk of water conveyance, from the cruisers of the enemy, and other circumstances of war. The occurrence of peace
and free intercourse would make the importers great losers on many of those importations. The following were
stated as the ordinary charges: four per cent, export duty; two per cent, inland charges on valuable fine dry goods:
the same charges on coarse goods are much greater; one per cent, for packing, wrappers, &c.; one per cent, for
insurance and storage against fire till shipped; two per cent, fieight on the average of fine goods; ten per cent, on
coarse goods; on crockery, from two hundred to three hundred per cent, insurance against sea risk, &c.; three
per cent, on the aggregate amount of value as usually calculated in policies; commission tor purchasing, from two
and a half to five per cent.; one per cent, for receiving and paying over the remittance. The average of the lowest
duties, us calculated at the custom house, amounts lo thirty-three and one-third per cent, on the prime cost; on
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crockery and glass ware, hardware, plated ware, silks, millinery, &c., fifty per cent. The duty is calculated by
adding ten per cent, on the prime cost, and on all charges which precede the shipment, except commission and out-
The following were stated as extraordinary charges and losses: One and a half per cent, for extra storage and
insurance against fiie. Many of the goods lay in store for more than eighteen months; average storage twelve
months; seven per cent, (the "legal interest of the State of New York) for the average detention of one year on the
purchase money. The goods which have been disposed of, were sold on a credit, without interest, of from six to
twelve months; average seven to eight months. A great portion of the goods will remain long on hand; all Spring
soods, at least till the Spring. Great charges and embarrassments have been incurred from capture by American
privateers. Cargoes have been carried into, atul delivered in, ports distant from those in which they were owned,
and to which they were destined. Importers iiave sustained grievous court charges under the prosecutions directed
by the Government. In New York, the courts iiuve authorized a separate libel against the property of every im-
porter, on each of which tlie costs iiave been $50 25. though the property may not have consisted of more than a
single package. The gross charges will average sixty per cent, on fine goods, and on coarse, they will be greater.
They admit that, if the penalties and forfeitures be remitted, the petitioners will have a handsome profit, not much,
however, exceeding the usual profits of ordinary trade, and it will be the vvhole profit of two or three years of em-
barrassed, and otherwise losing cornmeice. II the bonds be exacted, it will greatly distress all the importers. Many,
it will ruin. The petitioners had given no orders which authorized the shipment of their goods under the actual
circumstances which attended their shipment. It was an error of judgmentin (heir agents, though it was a very
general error, and one wliich ought not to prejudice the importer. It was confidently believed in England, that the
importation would be permitted, and deemed legal. A printed ))aper, of which a copy is annexed, was circulated
among all those engaged in the American trade, as proof that there was no danger in these shipments. The peti-
tioners knew so little of the actual state of the fact, that they v/ere, at first, greatly afraid of British capture. Those
who shipped after the existence of the war was known, did it to get the property out of the hands of the enemy,
choosing to rely rather on the justice and the moderation of their own Government, than the forbearance of a foreign
government and an enemy. If the property hiul lain in England to the end of the war, it would have been ruinous
to the owners. A portion of their property was originally invested iii British manufactures, because they had no
means of getting it home without great sacrifices, and on account of the ;ictual and growing depreciation of the
paper credit of Great Britain at the time.
The petitioners have never tiolated any of the laws of the country, while their particular interests have often
been injuriously and deeply atlected by them.
Sotne of the petitioners might, by a comproioise, which was offered to them by the American privateers, which
had captured their property, have obtained it by the payment of oidy two and a half per cent.; and though this would
not have given them any legal security, it might have enabled them actually to evade the operation ot the law, as
they believe some persons, dealing less fairly, have done by the same means. These petitioners, incapable of such
an act. have relied on the justice of their own Government. They did not believe — the citizens of New York, gene-
rally, had no idea. that, under the hard circumstances of their case, their own Government would either forfeit their
propei ty, or mulct them where they intended no violation of the laws of the country.
[Copy of the printed paper referred to in the foregoing' statement.]
Extract from ihepraent non-importation act of the United Sl.ale,%
'"Sec. 3. Jlvil be it furllicr enacted. That, in case (ircat Britain shall so revoke or modify her edicts, as that
(hey shall cease to violate the neutral commerce of the Tnited States, the President of the United States shall de-
clare lite fact by proclamation, and such proclamation skall be admitted as evidence, and no other evidence siiall be
admitted of such reTocation or modification, in any suit or prosecution, which may be instituted under the fourth
section of the act to which this is a supplement. .\nd the restrictions imposed, or which may be imposed, by virtue
of the said act, sliall, from the date of such proclamation, cease and be discontinued."
Extract of a letter from Mr. Monroe, the ^fJmerican Secretary of State, to his Mojcsty's Minister, Mr. Eoster,
dated
Washington, HGth July, 1811.
•• It is in the !m\ver of the British Government, at this time, to enable the President to set the non-importation
law aside, by rendering to the Ifnited States an act of justice. If Great Britain will cease to violate their neutral
rights, by revoking her orders in council, on which event alone, the President has the power, 1 am instructed to in-
form you. that he v. ill. without delay, exercise it, by terminating the operation of this law."
: BOSTON.
The gentleman who attended on the part of" the merchants of Boston, made a statement, in all important parti-
culars the same as the foregoing statement of the committee from New York, except so far as the following parti-
culars may distinguish them:
He stated that he was in England from June, 1810, to May, 1811. That large quantities of goods were purchased
and prepared for shipment, before 2(1 February. 1811. on account of the merchants of Boston, which arrived at the
shipping ports ton late to be shipped before the day last mentioned. A portion of these were shipped in the ensuing
spring and summer, to Halifax and Montreal, and tie greater part of those thus shipped, have been introduced into
the Lnited States since the war.
The remainder of the goods purchased before the 2d February, 1811, forms part of those which have been lately
imported into the United States, directly from Great Britain. Consideiable portions of the goods thus imported,
were purchased substHiuently to the 2d February. 1811. and before the revocation of the British orders in council,
by those who liad funds in England, which they could not bring home; and there was a very considerable portion of
these importations ])urchased imniediately after the revocation of the n;-ders in council- The last description of
goods was shipped in pursuance of specific orders previously given, which were to be executed when the shipment
of them should be deemed legal, or by confidential agents in England, acting under general i)owers. The general
orders relative to the shipment of the goods on hand, or those ordered, were, to ship when it should be legal to do so.
The goods purchased before 2d February, 1811, were purchased on the usual credit of three and six months.
Those purchased between that date and the revocation of the orders in council, were almost exclusively purchased
with cash, as the only object of the purchase was to invest the money of the purchasers. The greater part of those
purchased at the moment of the revocation was purchased with cash, which had been placed in England for the
purpose.
At the period of the declaration of war, the exchange was at twenty percent, discount. Afterwards, it wa.s
difficult to negotiate exchange at all, and it was thrown something under that depreciation. Since the late impor-
tations, it has risen, and is now at from fourteen to fifteen per cent, discount.
The goods which were purchased after the 2d February, 1811, and before the revocation of the orders in council,
were purchased at a lower than the usual rate. In six months after 2d February, 1811, cotton goods suffered a de-
pression equal to fifteen per cent. After the revocation, there was a small advance.
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575
Generally, the importers of British goods were not the shippers of American produce to the Peninsula, or
elsewhere, ihere are exceptions; many houses, niurh ensased in the sliipments to the Peninsula, are anion.' the
late importers A very large portion ot the goods lately imported on account of the nierciiants of Boston, were
imported by those engaged in the exportations to the Peninsula, who never imported British goods before. Proba-
bly three-tourths oi ihe importatums iiiT(. liostoii have been sold. The extraordinary proHt beyoml that of peace
and tree uuercourse, is about (roin hve to tea per cent. The late importations are less than the usual Fall importa-
tions. *
PHILADELPHIA.
The committee from Philadelphia confirmed, in all important particulars, as applicable to that city, the statement
of the committee from INew \ ork, and added the following jiarticulars: The merchants of Philadelphia •^ewl oft*
their orders tor hnglish manufactures from nine U> twelve months before the [)eriod at which they exivct the arrival
ot the goods. A considerable portion of the late importations, which have been made on account of (he merchants
of Philadelphia, were prepared for shipment by December. I8I0. A considerable portion was purchased between
February, 1811, and the revocation ol the orders in council, and a few wi-re purch:ised immediately after the revo-
cation. Order, were given, in the summer of 1810, for the bulk of fhe goods which have been lately imporivd and
the principal part ot these orders were executed by the month of December, 1810; i)i!t. on the ai)peaiance (if the
President's proclamation of the --id November, 1810. the merchants countrrmaiuled the shipim-nt of their "-oods ami
the further execution ot their orders, and gave instructions that they should be comph-ted, and the shipments made
when the orders in council should be revoked, and their importation into the Unitecl States become ie°-al. X. "reat
portion of these goods was paid for at the time they were put up; some of them bought upon the usual credit'^ but
paid for long before the revocation ol the orders in council.
Dry goods, which were put up prior to '3d February. 1811. and those which were purchased after the revocation
of the orders in council, were laid in at about fhe usual prices. Those purcliased in the intervenin,°- time were
from ten to fifteen per cent, lower. Some articles of hardware cost rather an increased price, and none were pur-
chased at reduced prices.
The importers of British manufactures are not, in Philadelphia, exporters of produce. The trade of that ciiv
is divided among two classes of merchants: one class imports, and the other exports. The imporfer almost univer-
sally makes his remittances in bills. The rate of exchange in Philadelphia varied, in 1811, fi-om ten to twenty-two
and a half per cent, discount. In 1813, it has varied from ten to twenty percent, discount. Two weeks a";i it was
at sixteen. In the Fall of 1810, it \vas at about five per cent, discount. The merchant does not considerlis a part
of his profit the advantage gained from a temporary depression of exchange, because, on other occasions, he has to
pay a corresponding advance. It will be found, in twenty years, or other considerable given period, to be* balanced
When it has been above par, they have not increased the usual advance on their goods. They have never before
late periods, known exchange on England to be so low; never knew it, before these periods, to be lower than' ten per
cent.
Generally speaking, about one-third of the late importations remains on hand. The profits have been rather
greater than formerly: from five to ten per cent, greater. But the merchants have been idle for almost two years'
paying house rent, and all the other expenses of their establishments, without any gain, and, considering these dis-
advantages, they will, notwithstanding this profit, be losers, not gainers, on their business. *'
The quantity imported is not a full importation.
BALTIMORE.
The committee from Baltimore confirmed, as applicable generally to that city, the statement of the committee
from New York, except so far as the following particulars may be variant from it:
They stated that Mr. Russell, late charge des affaires of the United States at London, had been applied to for
his opinion and advice, and that he did jidvise these shipments, and give it as his opinion, that tiie shippers would
be safe: that the original imiiorteis of Baltimore had sokl nearly all their goods; that they have not more than one
fifteenth or one twentieth of their importations on hand: they have passed into the hands of jobbers and speculators:
the average profit which the importers have obtained, beyond that of ordinary yeais, is between 5 anil 10 percent!
The usual practice, under the late restrictions, has been to give orders for goods to be executed on the contin-
gency of a remission of these restriciions. It is believed that many of the goods lately imported, were purchased
before fhe revocation of the orders in council, and many before 'id F'ebruary, 1811. Tlie hardware importations
were all of this description. One of the committee, in October and November, 1811, passed through the great ma-
nufacturing towns in England, and saw the warehouses full of goods, packed up, which were said to be'there on
American account.
A great many of these goods were paid for before their shipment, oihers were remitted for be-^bre their arrival
and others have been obtained on the usual credit, it has not been tiie genera! practice to pay for goods at the time
of purchase; but merchants have had much more the means of paying for the late importations, than they had to pay
some years ago: this increased ability has arisen from the circumstance that this description of merchant's have done
no business for nearly two years past. There will be always some not wholly paid for; but, whetlierpaid for or not
whenever they are out of the warehouse, they are considered us on account of the importer. '
The importers of these goods are not the same persons who luive shipped American j)roduce to the Peninsula.
It is usual for these importers to place funds in England, in anticipation of their orders, lor the purchase of "ood-;- tlie
usual operation is, by the purchase of bills of exchange. ^ ^'
Dry goods have been pure ha-ed lately, at a lower rate than formerly, in England; those purchased in March,
April, and May. were obtained at a lower rate than the s;nne goods have been purchased at, at any other time, it
was only at these periods that goods were purchased at an uuusuaiiy low rate.
They have not taken into the calculation of the profit of these importations, the advantage on the purchase of
bills; this is not included, because, if, on an average, the merchant pays no more than par for tlie hills he remits, he
is satisfied, and the experience of merchants proves, that no material advantage results to them in a course of years.
There are cases in which persons went to t^ngland, provided witli extensive funds, and have speculated on the low
prices of the last Spring: but the great bulk of the goods iniported were shipped in consequence of orders long before
given. These importati(uis have efl'ected the return to this country of so much American capital. These importa-
tions have not exceeded the orders given — they have been less. Fi\ e ships were carried into Norfolk, three of wliich
belonged to Baltimiu'e, and one merchant gave bonds for nearly the whole of their cargoes, which averaged .£I00 000
sterling each. One vessel, belonging toBallimore, the Eliza Ann, was carried into Boston; the valuc^of ihe car'^o
exceeded £100,000 sterling, and one man gave bonds for the whole cargo; these bonds were sometimes given in the
expectation of a commission, without any auth.ority froni the owners of the property.
NEW YORIv.
The committee from New York, in a subsequent communication, stated fuither, that the late importations into
that city included purchases which were made after the revocation of the orders in council, as well as those which
were made before the '2d February, 1811, and at intervening periods, but that the great mass had been purchased
and was on hand, remaining on American account, from the latter end of the year 1810. They did not think, they
said, on being interrogated to that point, that this was a large calculation, notwithstanding the relaxation introduced
by the law of March, 1811; because the merchants had asked information of the Secretary of the Treasury, before the
passage of that law, as to the construction of the act of the 1st May, 1810, and the President's proclamation of 2d
November. 1810, and were informed by thatofticer, that all goods which should not arrive in the United States prior
to the 2d February, 1811, would be liable to forfeiture; that they therefore countermanded their orders, and did not
enjoy the advantage which was granted by the act of March, 1811.
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Orders, which are to be executed in the Fall, are usually given by the first January preceding, but the merchant
frequently revises his orders in tlie Spring.
Some of the goods lately imported have been purchased at a low rate, but a great part of them has not; as many
of them liave been long laid in, the late purchases have been made at lower than former prices.
The importers of British manufactures in New York, are a separate class of men from the shippers of American
produce: tliey had no interest in the shipments to the Peninsula; there is scarce an exception within the knowledge
of the committee, except Mr. Coster, one of themselves, whose trade was not to ihe Peninsula, but to the North of
Europe: not one half of the American prupi'ity in England, has been brought h(u:ie: there were but twenty days in
which to make shipments: S.'Jd .lune, the orders in council were revoked. On the 13i!i July, news of the declara-
tion of war reached I^iverpool, and it is believed no licences were granted afterwards. The late importations are
not equal to one half of the usual supply, peihaps not one-third.
There has been an advantage obtained by tlie shippers to the Peninsula, by the depreciation of exchange on Eng-
land: when they took bills, they were obliged to take bills. The exportation of specie was not generally permitted,
and \\liere not specially permitted, the attempt to export, if discovered, was coupled with forfeiture.
The course of traile practised by importers of British manufactures, as to payments, has been changed; tormerly,
tlie shipments were made on credit; now, the purchases are made v.'ith cash; the merchant who wants goods, and lias
not money, obtains his creiiit here, instead of obtaining it in England, as formerly; this country is, and has been foi-
some time, the creditor of England; those who have imported on credit, for some time past, have been ruined. It is
believed that the greater part of the goods, the orders i'or which were executed in the Fall of 1810, was paid for at
the time of purchase. There are, it is believed, ca»es inv.hich the goods have been shipped to order, and were
deliverable on contingencies to the American merchant, but they are piohably few in number, because it cannot be
presumed that, in the hostile attitude which the countries have presented, many men would be found who were dis-
posed to place their property in a situation so precaiious.
Mr. Russell stated, that, after the revocation of the orders in council, many of the Amei-ican merchantsdid apply
to him to obtain his opinion, whether they could ship liritish manuractures to the United States with safety or not?
That, before the revocation of the orders, upon considering the \\ hole circumstances of the case, examining the words
of the law, and perceiving that its operation depended solely on the revocation of the oi'ders in council — considering
the evident bearing of the examinations in Parliament, and the giound on which the opposition contended for the
revocation ol the orders, which was not so much an act of justice to the United States as the advantage that \ras
promised to their own manufacturers, he thought it his duty to countenance the idea that shipments made after the
revocation of the orders, would be admitted into the United States; that this ground was taken by the advocates of a
revocation of the orders, who declared that they would advise their friends to ship, as they believed shipments, in
the event of a revocation, might be made with safety, and that he thought good policy lequired him to countenance
the idea, in order to co-operate as far as possible, with the advocates of the revocation of the orders.
That, after the revocation of the orders, he continued to declare, and did declare, to the merchants who applied
to him. as his opinion, that they might make shipments with safety. This opinion applied only to the cases where
shipments were made before war. After a knowledge ol' the war I ad reached England, he declared distinctly to
the merchants, that the ground of a probable annulment of the non-importation act, by the Government of the United
States, had ceased.
Ml-. Russell stated, however, that, after the knowledge of the declaration of war had reached England, he diti
still advise the American merchants to ship, because, if tiie property remained in England during the war, it would
be ruinous to the holders. Many persons, after the revocation of the orders, and beibre the news of war arrived,
had made purchases. He would not be understood to say, that he advised the merchants that, in case the law should
not be repealed, they would be ])erinitted to enjoy the advantages of a monopoly, and the consequent extraordinary
profits, but merely that the nioperly would n(!t be confiscated. This, however, he said, was not at alia subject of
conversation. His opinion tliat shipments might be made with safety, was founded as well on a presumption that the
law would be annulled, as that the shippers would, in any event, be placed, as nearly as possible, on the footing on
which they would have stood had the law been annulled. That, if the law should not be annulled, the special cir-
cumstances under which the shipments were made would entitle them to an exemption from its penalties. He
believed that, before the revocation of the orders, and after the interdiction, purchases were made under an expec-
tation of a revocation, and these were made at reduced prices. The depression vvas not very material. After tiie
revocation, there was a rise, but they remained, throughout, lower than in common times, when the trade was assuredly
free. He did not, however, pretend to be very conversant in these matters.
Some of the goods were purchased before the 2d February, 1811; but, he would suppose they formed a very
small portion of the importations. In the period intervening between tliat date and the revocation of the orders,
there had been more considerable investments, but he believed the greatest porti(m was purchased after the revoca-
tion. There was then great activity in investments, but he tliinks it probable they were purchased with funds
which had been remaining there for the purpose, and which were appropriated agreeably to orders which had been
previously given, to be executetl in the event of the revocation of the orders in council.
The knowledge of the declaration of war reached Knghxnd about the C5ih or 26th July. Official information was
not so soon received, and therefore the embargo vfhich was laid by (he British Government was not imposed till the
SOtti July. The order, subsequently issued, permitting tlie departure of licensed vessels, but limitting their depar-
ture to the ITith of , was extentled in some special cases, but not generally.
ThefoUowin}; affidavits and letters are selected from a number reported by the Committee as part of their report;
those ivhieh are not printed art of a like tenor.
United States of America,")
City of New York, 3
By this public instrument, be it known to all whom the same dotli or may concern, that I, Joiin T. Irving, a
public notary in and for the State of New York, by letters patent under the great seal of the said State, duly com-
missioned and sworn, and in and by the said letters patent invested ''\yith full power and authority to attest "deeds,
wills, testaments, codicils, agreements, and other instruments in writing, and to administer any oath or oaths, to
any person or persons," do hereby certify, that, personally appeared before me, Chai-les Osborne, Cornelius Heyer,
H. Van Wagenin, John Stoutenburgh, William Irvin?, Nathaniel Richards, John Dodgson, John Mowatt, Jr. Eli-
ph'alet Williams, Robert C. Cornell, John B. Dash, Benjamin W. Dvvight, John R. Willis, Isaac Carow. Joseph
Cornell, William W. Mott. James Jenkins, Francis B. AVinthrop, Jr. MosesJudah, Garret B. Abeel, Edward Lyde,
George Newbold, Seabury Tredwell, Leonard Kip. James J. Roosevelt, Charles Smith, Jr. Robert Lee, Ebenezer
Irving, James S. Bailey, Joseph Curtis, and Henry King, all merchants, of the city of New York, and well known
to me, who severally subscribed their names to the within deposition, and being by me severally sworn and affirmed,
respectively deposed and affirmed to the truth of its contents.
In testimony whereof, I, the said notary, have subscribed these presents, and I have hereunto affixed my seal
of office, the sixteenth day of November, in the year one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and of the indepen-
dence of the United States of America the thirty-seventh.
JOHN T. IRVING, Notary Public.
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State of New York, ^
Cily of Nerv York. 3 '
The subscribers, importers of hnrdware, in tiio city and county of New York, and merchants there resident,
be";n,2 severally duly sworn and affirmed, severally say:
That they have severally received importations of British manul'ictures, in their line, since \\v^ revocation of tiie
orders in council by Great Britain: that, oitlie-e imporlations, they believe not more than one-!hir(l have been sold;
that sales by the package, (ir wholesale, ha\e been made at an average advance of about ninety per cent, on the in-
voice; that the average charges of inland carriage, export duty, siiipping commissions. iii>nranee, freight, duties of
import, Sec. amount to sixty-tive per cent., of course not leaving a profit on their investments of more than sixteen
per cent, or of twenty-five per cent, on the invoice cost, exclusive of any accidental beneht arising from exchange;
that this benefit has been much less than would appear, by reason of many of the importers having remitted their
funds, twelve, eighteen, and even twenty-four months ago, at which period exchange was not more than liom six to
ten per cent, under par: and against whatever gain may have been so made the lo>s of interest, with the expen^e of
storage, insurance from fire, &c. in England, may be considered as nearly a counterbalance. And these deponents
anil affirmants severally further say, that the said sales that have been ellected by the package have been of the
articles most in demand, and therefore most profitable: that the residue consists of many articles less saleable, and
sonie of which, owing to the incicase of the manufactures of this country, have b.'en supplanted, and must be sold
at little or no profit, such as nails, spades and shovels, planes, hollowware, whip thongs, webbings, mill savvs,
brushes of most descriptions, &c. &c.
Charles Osborne, Eliphalet Williams, James .Jenkins, James J. Roosevelt,
Cornelius Heyer, Robert C. Cornell, P'rancis li. Wintlirop, Jun. Charles Smith, Jun.
H. Van Wagenin, John B. Dash. Moses Judah, Robert Lee,
John Stoutenburgh, Benjamin \s . Dwight, Garret B. Abeel, Ebenezer Ir\ing,
^Villiam Irving, John R. Willis, Edward I-yde, James S. Bailey,
Nathaniel Richards, Isaac Carow, George Newl)old, Joseph Curtis, "
John Dodgson, Joseph Coi'nell, Seabuiy Tredwell, Henry King.
John Mowatt. Jun. William W. Mott, Leonard Kip.
I. David Dunham, of the city of New York, auctioneer, do hereby ceitify and declare, that I am in daily prac-
tice of vending at public sale, goods of the late importations from Great Britain, &c.; that my sales embrace almost a
general assortment of British manufactures, and that, for t!ie present week alosie, I have solil to the amount of near
forty thousand dollars: that, with very k\v exceptions, the said goods have not brisught above seventy to eighty per
cent, upon the original costs; that the few instances where they have brought above that advance, it has more fre-
quently occurred that they have not brought cost and charges, and in some instances, that tliere lias been from ten
to twenty per cent, loss on the goods. And I do further certify and declare, that, in the importations of goods, in
which 1 have been interested, I have fimnd a number of packages that it has been with difficulty that more than
cost and charges have been obtained; and that I have nnw on hand an entire importa.tion, that (owing to the long
detention of said goods at New London, at which port they have been wrongfully detaitied) I am willing to sell for
cost and charges; and further, that, when the whole of the goods now under (letention, shall be brought into market,
that the prospect is, that they will be considerably lower. And I do further declare, that I have been interested
(under the firm of Dunham and Randolph) in the purchase of a very large amount of British manufactured goods,
associated with three or four other houses, say ujiwards of lialf a million of dollars, and a great proportion ot'
which have been purchased at a bare mercantile profit, after deilucting all the contingent expenses attending the
same; and lastly, that, in speaking of the cost and charges of all goods, the several penal bonds to the United .States
are never taken into calculation as composing any part thereof. To all these fiicts I subscribe, and stand ready to
testify with my corporal oath, if necessary.
DAVID DUNHAM.
I, Matthias B. Edgar, a partner in trade with Mr. Dunham, the annexed named J. Valentine Van De Water,
and I, Edward D. Burke, Clerks in the employ of the said David Dunham, are privy to the facts set forth in his cer-
tificate, so far as relates to his auction sales, and the giods imporied by him, and of those now on hand : of the facts
relating to the goods in which he has had an interest, with J. F. Randolph, under the firm of Dunham and Randol]-,h,
we believe to be true.
MATTHIAS B. EDGAR,
VALENTINE VAN DE WATER.
ED\M). D. BURKE.
New York, 1G//( Xovemlicr. 181-2.
The subscribers, commission merchants and auctioneers, of the city of New York, do certify, liiat tliey have sold,
both at private and at public sale, large quantities of British manufactured goods, wliich have been imported here in
yessels which left Great Britain subsequently to the order in council of -3d June last: that, in almost all instances,
they hafl the original invoices of the said goods and that they are of opinion, from various calculations they have
made, the said goods have, upon an average, afforded a pr:)fit to the iinpisiLers, beyond the cost and charge^, of about,
but not exceeding, twenty per cent. They further certify, that they have sold several separate invoices of goods,
which did not produce as much as the cost and charges.
BO!iGS, LIVINGSTON, & Co.
New York. ss.
On this 16th day of November, in th.e year one thousand eight hundred and twelve, before me, B. Livingston, an
associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the I'liited States, personally appeared James Boggs, (me of the mercan-
tile firm of Boggs. Livingston, & Co. of the said city, wlio, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that the facts stated
in the foregoing certificate are, to the best of his knowledge and belief, substantially true.
JAMES BOGGS.
Sworn the 16th November, IS12, before me.
B. LIVINGSTON.
Jabez Harrison, of the city of New York, merchant, maketh oath, that he has imported, during the present Fall,
since the repeal of the orders in council, about two hundred and thirty packages of dry goods, consisting of wliat is
usually termed a general assortment; that, from those goods, he has sold several packages at less than cost and char-
ges: that he has now on hand about twenty packages, tiir which, on an average, he is not offered more than the costs
and charges; that upwards of one hundred packages of the foregoing have been sold at an advance varying from sixty
to eighty two and a half per cent, and not exceeding the latter.
J. HARRISON.
Sworn before ine, the I7th November, 1812.
WM. BLEECKER, Notary Public.
United States of America, ?
City of New York, 3 ^^•
By this public instrument, be it known, to all to whom the same doth or may concern, that I, John T. Irving.
a public notary in and for the State of New York, by letters patent under the great seal of the said state, duly
commissioned and sworn, and, in and by the said letters patent invested " with full power and authoritj- toatttes
578 FINANCE. [18112.
deeds, wills, testaments, codicils, agreements, and other instruments in writing, and to administer any oath or
oaths, to any peison or persons," do hereby certily, that, personally appeared before me, Daniel Hawxhurst, of the
city of New York, merchant, known to me, who, in iny presence, subscribed his name to the within deposition,
and, being by me duly affirmed, deposed to the truth of its contents.
In testimony whereof, I, the said notary, have subscribed these presents, and I have hereunto affixed my
seal of office, the sixteenth day of November, in the year one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and
of the independence of the Utiited States of America the thirty-seventh.
JNO. T. IRVING, Notary Public.
UNiTF.n Statks of America,
District of Neu' York,
Daniel Hawxhurst, of the city of New York, merchant, being duly affirmed, saith, that he is well acquainted
with the value of hardware; that, within forty days past, he has purchased the best and scarcest articles, and those
which yield as much protit as any others, at seveiUyfive per cent, advance on the nett amount of the invoice, at a
credit of four months, and the discounts allowed in England were allowed to him: and that he knows the charges
which have to be paid out i.f this advance of seventy-five per cent., in export duty, shipping expenses, insurance,
commissions, freight, duties on imports. &c. &c. amount to from sixt.v to seventy per cent. , and that the impor-
ter receives no more than a fair mercantile profit (sn the articles of this kind.
Affirmed to this I6th November, 1812, before me,
JNO. T. IRVING, Notary Public.
DANIEL HAWXHURST.
ss.
United Statks of America, "^
District of Neir York, 3
Leonard Kip, of the city of New York, merchant, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that he is well ac-
quainted with the value of hardware: that, within ten days, last past, he has purchased the best and scarcest arti-
cles, and those which yield the largest profit, at ninety per cent, advance, on six months credit; and that he knows
the charges which have to be paid out of this advance of ninety per cent., viz: export duty, shipping commissions,
insurance, freights, duties of import. &c. amount to from sixty to seventy per cent, and that the importer receives
no more than a fair mercantile profit for articles of this kind. And this deponent further saith, that he has now on
hand a laige quantity of nails, spades, and shovels, which, in consequence of the high duties and extra charges,
he is willing to sell for the first cost, together with the double duties and invoice expenses, &c. to which the same
are subject.
LEONARD KIP,
Sworn the 14th November, 1812, befiire
B. LIVINGSTON.
United States of America,?
District of New York, y * "
Asa Hoy t, of the city of New York, merchant, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that he is well acquaint-
ed with the value of hardware; that, within forty days last past, he has purchased the best and scarcest articles,
and those which yield the largest profits, at ninety per cent, cash, and one hundred per cent, at four and six months
credit, by the packnge, and that lie knows the charges which have to be paid out of this advance of ninety to one
hundred per cent. , viz: export duty, shipping commissions, insurance, freight, duties of import, &c. amount to from
sixty to seventy per cent., and, after taking from the list of importations, low priced cutlery, butt-hinges, and a
few other light articles, the residue will not, under the double duties, bear a future importation, excepting in quite
limited quantities, particularly brass, hollow \\are,_ shovels, Sec. which now form a considerable part of the impor-
tations, and do not, excepting at retail, pay an)' profit, and that the importer receives no more than a fair mercantile
profit on the whole.
ASA HOYT.
Sworn this 16th day of November, 1812, before me,
C. BOSTWIClv, Notary Public, Neio York.
New York, November 14, 1812.
Dear Sir:
Some of my friends and neighbors feel a great interest on a subject now before Congress, in which,
having personally but little interest, my views of the subject may perhaps be useful to you, when your attention
shall be drawn to its consideration; at any rate, I presume on your fiiendship, to receive with candor the ideas I
shall communicate.
Many of our importers of Riitish goods are under immense responsibilities to the Government, for themselves
and their friends: tiie course of my business would, at almost any other season, have placed me under similar cir-
cumstances; but not expecting, myself, the repeal of the orders in council, I had withdrawn my brother from England
last year, and having no one there to act for us, we have not imported a cent on our account this season, although
we have pretty large funtls tliere, arising from shipments made a long time since. We have only bonded for $3,750,
amount of a small shipment made to us by an American citizen, in which v/e have no interest.
I am fully persuaded that Government wish to act with perfect fairness in relation to these bonds, and that the
merchants have only to make out their case, as entitled to relief, to receive the full measure of it.
That those American merchants who happened to be in England, or had partners or agents there, on the repeal
of the orders in council, should venture to make shipments. I presume can surprise no one, who hasattendetl to the
correspondence Vvhich has passed between the two Governments; at least, I am ready to say, that, not knowing or
expecting war, I should certainly have done so, freely, had I been there. The only objection ot any weight, to can-
celling the bonds, that I have heard, is the large profits the merchants have realized; it is true, that some of those
who vvere fi)rtunate enough to have their vessels arrive early in the season, without the interruption of private or
public cruisers, and who sold oti" their goods immediately, have secured unusually large profits on some descriptions
of goods, say low priced woollens, &c. These prices have been obtained in consequence of the previous scarcity,
anci a belief that, in consequence ot the war, further supplies Avere precarious, and not from any idea of indemnity
against the risk of the penal bonds to Government, In all our large cities, there are a class of dealers who buy by
me package from the importers, and sell by the piece \o the country traders; this class of people have probably felt
rather unfriendly to the importers, to whom they gave any extirt profit, and many of them have represented the im-
porters' profits as extravagant, in order to cover their own extortions on the country merchants. If, however, for
this single season, the importers" profits should be unusually large, is it any thing more than the fair chance of trade,
or an indemnity against the losses oi former periods, arising out of the course of measures pursued by the Govern-
ment for the general good, but which have borne with great severity on the importing dry good and hardware mer-
chants? I do assure you, that, although I have conducted my business with my usual industry and judgment, that,
for the last three years, I have not made my current expenses; and this I know to be the case with many others; there-
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fore, although I do not share with them the handsome profitH of this season, I feel that they are entitled to it, and
do not envy them. Thus far, I have only viewed the bright side of the subject; there is, however, probably, a ma-
jority of those who have given bonds, who will only make a fair mercantile profit, in consequence of the expenses
on, and delay in, the receipt of their goods, arising Irom detention by the cruisers, who have, in many instances,
sent in the merchant ships to distant ports irom where they were bound, and thus obliged the consigners of the
goods to incur heavy expenses in procuring the release. Under these circuinsiances. the delay in getting possession
of the property, has, in most instances, deprived the merchant of the greater part of his expected profit; and. it is
within my own knowledge, that now (when goods have fallen in price, so as to afford, in most instances, ii.ile more
than the usual small ])rofits. and in some instances, no proJU) many <if the importers are but just getting possession
of a great proportion of their goods, and many are not yet released. Wc liave, ourselves, a ship in the "freighting
business, which was proceeding from Scotland to this port, witiia valuable cargo of dry goods, on account of various
merchants in this city; she was captuied in August last by a privateer, and carried into liristol (Rhode Uland.)
The ship is released on bond, but nearly the whole of the cargo is this day in store in Bristol, under charge of the
marshal or collector — the privateer (the Yankee) refusing to consent to their release on boiid. Are not these cases
of hardship.^
I am, with much respect, dear sir, vours, truly,
Lewis Uondict, hsq.
Baltimoiie, Soi-e7nhe:- IT. l.SI'i.
My Dbar Sir:
In consequence of the death of our mutual and respectable friend. Mr. David Armour, of this city,
as his particular friend, and adnuinstrator of his estate, the duty has devolved upon me of stating particularly the
transaction as it occurred, and the circumstances under w Inch the goods lately imported by Arriiour and Jenkins
arrived. This subject, I observe, being referred to a connnittee of the House of Representatives, to make report
on, imposes an obligation on me of stating such facts aiid circumsLances, relating to this business, as I conceive may
be useful. This I should liave done at an earlier period, but was preventeil by the want of the documents from
Norfolk, which came to hand the night before last only. For many years past, as will no doubt appear, by referring
to the Treasury Department, Armour & Jenkins, (saddlers of this city) were in the practice ol importing, every
Spring and Fall, a small quantity of saddlery. Pursuing their customaiy pluii. on the 30th of June. ISIO, they
ordered the goods which have lately arriveil, the subject which is now before the committee. Shortly after thi.s
period, Mr. D. Armour was taken sick, and died on the llth of November following, leaving a widow and six
children. During the time between the .30th of June, 1810, and his deatli, part of the money lor those goods was
paid: the balance, Mr. Jenkins, the surviving partner, paid, by great exertions, in the latter end of March, 1811,
having obtained the money, in part, from the Unicm Bank of ftlaryland. on loan, to effect this object. The induce-
ments to those exertions were, that Messrs. William Walker & Co. of Philadelphia, who were the agents of the
Messrs. Walkers in England, of whom the goods were ordered, gave him a discount of Ih per cent, for prompt
payment. You will please to observe, that, when this money was paid, the goods were expected in a very short time;
this opinion was induced by the letter of William Walker & Co. of Philadelphia, dated 13th Slarch.1811, an ex-
tract from which is herewith enclosed. The circular from the Treasury Department, it is presumed, which reached
England in the interim, stopped their shipmeiit. as. by that instrument, no goods were allowed to be landed in this
country, which should arrive after the '2(1 of February; although it so turned out, that, had they been shipped, by a
subsequent law of Congress they would have been legaly imported, as the law admitted all goods that should leave
England before the 3d of February. In the midst of those difficulties, and believing, from" the declaration of our
Government, that the non-importation act would be repealed, as soon as the British Government should revoke
their orders in council, Mr. Jenkins, the surviving partner, with, I believe, almost every other importei-, ordered
the goods shipped, as soon as the orders in council should be removed. This event having taken place, and the
shippers in England not knowing ot war being declared by this Government, shipped them under the fiumer orders
they had received. I should have mentioned, that the goods sold, as heretofore mentioned, by order of the orphans'
court, were sold on a credit of six months, which time, added to that already elapsed since the money was paid,
makes twenty-five inimths' interest due, or 123 per cent.; from which deduct the Tj per cent, allowed for prompt pay-
ment, and 5 per cent, stands of course a proper item in the |)rice of the goods, which would, on the money paid m
England, amount to about $7-20. From the foregoing, which is founded, not upon speculative suppositions, liutupon
facts, absolute in themselves, the documents of which can be exhibited, if necessary, it would iiillow, that, if the
Government exacted the bonds taken. Armour & Jenkins would lose $10,935 OSj"; tiiis results from tlie follow-
ing facts:
The amount of penal bond, per Tom Hazard, in Norfolk, is . . . . $12,807 S3
Do. Do. Brig Ann, in Baltimore, ----- 640 33
13,448 -21
From this sum, deduct nett profits made, as per statement No. 3, - - - - 2,513 171
Absolute loss of Armour & Jenkin,->, - - - . $10,935 034
I am aware that something may be said about the rate of exchange; on this head, I siiall adopt the language of
Mr. Russell on a late occasion. I have nothing to disguise. The ad\antage of bills, upon the whole of this trans-
action, has been about 14 per cent.: but have we not, ivithoiit any J'artlt of ours, been subjected to great trouble,
anxiety, and alarm: Yes, more than any man in his senses would be willing to undergo for such an advantage.
Having, as I conceive, made a fair and honest statement of this buMuess. I would ask, what will Government be
likely to do.' In coming to this determination, there will be but one object in vie\\ — this object is justice. You know
me too well to suppose I would not be among the very first to step hiruard to punish any ^iolation of the laws of
our own Government; but it is surely a sound maxim 10 say, tliai, where there was no intention to transgress, there
can be no crime; and where there has been no crime, I am quite sure, an honest Government, like ours, will never
punish. You may ask how a discrimination can be made. To this 1 would say, that, if the collected wisdom of the
United States cannot devise means to punish tlie guilty, without involving the innocetit, let the whole escape.
.\dopt the common declaration of law — it is better fi.'r ninety-nine guilty p 'isons to escape, than to punish one inno-
cently. Having been thus lengthy, I shall conclude by giving you permission to make what u^e you please of this
letter, and the accompanying documents.
I remain, yours, very respectfully.
JOHN HILLEN,
.Idministralor of the estate of D. Jirmour. deceased.
Alexander M'Kim, Esqr.
Extract of a letter from TJ'm. fValker 4* Co. dated Philadelphia. \2t/i March. 1811, to Messrs. .irmoiir S,- Jenkins.
'•Gentlemen: We have yours of the llth; the last accounts we have from our friends in England, are of the
02d December, at which time they intended shipping all they could get on board by 2d February. They mention
particularly, that the Baltimore orders having been received early, were in great state of forwardness, and would be
ready for the first vessels. We have, therefore, no doubt, but the greatest part of your goods will be in the Diana."
i80 FINANCE. • , [i812.
12th Congress^] No. 380. [ 2d Fkssion.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, ON THE 7TH OF DECEMBER, 181'2.
In obedience to the directions of (he act supplementary to the act, entitled '• An act to establish the Treasury-
Department," the Secretary of tlie Treasury respectfully submits the following report and estimates:
I. To the end of the year 1812. — The actual receipts into the treasury, during the year ending on the 30th of
September, 1812, have consisted of the following sums, viz:
(Customs, sales of lands, arrears, repayments, and all other branches of revenue, amounting to-
gether, as will appear more in detail by statement E, to .... $10,93<1,946 90
On account of the loan of eleven millions ot dollars, authorized by the act of March 14th, 1812, . 5,847,212 50
Total amount of receipts, ........ 16,782,159 40
Making, together with the balance in the treasury, on the 1st of October, 1811, and amounting to 3,947,818 36
An aggregate of . ...-..,. $20,729,977 76
The disbursements during the same year have been as followeth, viz:
Civil department, including miscellaneous expenses, and those inciiient to the intercourse with fo-
reign nations, - - - - - - - - - $1,823,069 35
Army, militia, volunteers, fortifications, arms, and arsenals, - - $7,770,300 00^
Navy department, -_.-.- 3,107,501 54 C - 11,108,77654
Indian department, ------ 230,975 OOJ
Interest on the public debt, ----- 2,498,013 19 1 ^ A-ir i->a ia
On account ofthe principal of do. - - - - 2,938,465 99 3 ' ^^•^^^"J is
Amounting, together, as will appear more in detail by the statement E, to - - - 18,368,325 07
And leaving in the treasury, on the 30th September, 1812, a balance of - - - 2,361,652 69
$20,729,977 76
The statement Ee exhibits, in detail, the payments made by the Treasury Department, for the several branches
ofthe military and naval expenditure, during the same year, (from the 1st ot October, 1811, to 30th September, 1812)
and also during the two last months, (October and November, 1812.)
The receipts for the last quarter of tlie year 1812, on account of both revenue and loans, are estimated at
$9,000,000; and the expenditures (including about 1,500,000 dollars, on account of the principal of the public debt, and
1,000,000 dollars for the militia) at nearly the same sum.
The sums obtained or secured, on loan, during this year, amount, so far as has been ascertained at the treasu-
ry, to («.) --------- $13,100,20000
Of which there was received prior to the 1st October, 1812, as above stated, - $5,847,212 50
Received, or to be received, prior to 1st January, 1813, - - - 6,202,987 50
To be received in January and February, 1813, - ■• - 1,050,000 00
13,100,200 00
It will also appear, by the statement F, that this sum was obtained on the following terms, viz:
For six per cent, stock, irredeemable till tlie 1st of January, 1825, and afterwards redeemable at the
pleasure of the United States, ■ - - - - - - $7,415,300 00
On temporary loans, at the rate of six per cent, a year, and reimbursable as followeth, viz:
In 1813, -.-.--- 1,350,000 00
In 1814, -.-.--- 750,000 00
In 1817, .....-- 50,000 00
2,150,000 00
For treasury notes, bearing an annual interest of 5f per cent, and reimbursable one year after date, 3,535,000 00
$13,100,200 00
From the present demand, it appears probable that the residue of the treasury notes, authorized by the act of
30th of June last, and amounting to $1,465,000, will be disposed of prior to the 1st of March next.
It may be proper also to state, that, notwithstanding the addition thus made to the public debt, and although a
considerable portion has been remitted from England and brought to market in America, the public stocks, which
had at first experienced a slight depression, have been, for the last three months, and continue to be, at par.
II. Year 1813. — The nett revenue, arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage, which accrued during t!ie
year 1810, amounted to - - - - ". " " - $12,513,490
The nett revenue, arising from the same sources, which accrued during the year 1811, amounted, as will appear
by the statements A and B, to ------- $7,902,560
The same revenue, for the year 1812, is estimated at 12,500,000 dollars; of which sum, about 5,500,000 dollars
arise from duties on the late importations from Great Britain.
The custom house bonds, outstanding on the 1st day of January, 1813, and falling due in that year, are estimated,
after deducting bad debts, at 11,250,000 dollars; and it is believed that the probable amount of receipts from that
source, into the treasury, during the year 1813, may be safely estimated at 11,500,000 dollars.
The sales of public lands, north ofthe river Ohio, during the year ending on the 30th September, 1811, and after
deducting ihe lands which have reverted to the United States, have amounted, as appears by the statement C, to
390,000 acres; and the payments by the purchasers to 790,000 dollars. The Indian wars may afiect the sales, and
perhaps, to a certain extent, the amount of payments. It is, however, believed, that that branch of revenue may,
together with some other small items, be estimated, for the ensuing year, at 500,000 dollars; making the whole amount
of probable receipts into the treasury, for the year 1813, (exclusively of loans) 12,000,000 dollars.
The expenditures for that year are estimated as followeth, viz:
1st. Expenses of a civil nature, both foreign and domestic, - - - $1,500,000
2d. Public debt, viz.
Interest, including that on new loans of the years 1812 and 1813, - - - $3,300,000
Reimbursement of six per cent, and deferred stocks, and of temporary loans and treasu-
ry notes falling due in 1813, and estimated amount of purchases of stock, - - 5,200,000
8,500,000
(a. ) The amount was stated in the President's message, at the commencement of tlie tession, at eleven millions of dollars. The
other two millions have been contracted for subsequent to its date.
1812.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. 581
3d. Military establishment:
The estimates of tlie Secretary of War are, with respect to the army, predicated on the
employment oj" the whole force aiithori/,e(l by law, and aniountiiif; to 36,700 men, of
every description. Adding (o this the expense incident to the seivice of volunteers
and militia, and also the increase of pay ol the army, the appropriation for arming the
militia, and 100,000 dollars of the unexpended balance for fortifications, the whole con-
templated expense may be estimated as follows:
Army — pay, subsistence, bounties, clothing, and hospitals, - - . $9,350,000
Ordnance and armories, --_..-. 1,850,000
Quartermaster's department and contingencies, - - - - . 2,500,000
Fortifications, - - - - - - - - ''JOO.OOO
Arming the militia, - - - - - - - _ 200,000
Volunteers and militia, in actual service, . _ - . . 2,000,000
Indian department, --..-.. 200,000
4th. Naval establishment:
The estimates of the Secretary of the Navy are predicated on the employment of the fol-
lowing force, viz:
Commissioned and warrant officers, . - . - 871
Petty officers, seamen, and boys, viz:
For nine frigates and nine smaller vessels, - - - 3,G20
For t\\(i hundred gun-boats and other vessels, - - 7,000
Marines, including officers, . - - - - 1,869
17,000,000
Total, - 13.3G0
And the expense is estimated as followeth, viz:
Pay, provisions, and medicine, ...... $3,290,000
Ordnance, . . ,-,,.•, • • • • 100,000
Repau-s, contingencies, and navy yards, adding the annual appropriation of $200,000
for timber, . . . . . . . . ' . 1,125,000
Marine corps, ........ 110,000
4,925,000
Amounting, altogether, to ........ 31925000
The receipts on account of tiie revenue, having been estimated at . . . .' l2'ooo'ooO
Leaves a balance to be provided for, by loans, of .... . _ $19925 000
Of this sum, niore than one million is already contracted for, and there remains on hand a balance of about -=
million and a half, in treasury notes, not yet disposed of. An authority to issue new note-;, for about two millions
and a halt more, being the amount reimbursable in 1813, will still keep the whole amount issued at five millions
and reduce the amount ot the loan to about fifteen millions of dollars. '
In order to facilitate the loan, and perhaps to improve its terms, it may, however, be eligible to leave some dis-
cretion in the Executive, as to the respective amounts of stock and notes to be issued: which may beadvanta-^eousiv
varied, according to circumstances, without increasing the aggregate of both. » .»
The preceding estimates do not embrace the expense incident to the proposed increase of the navy nor any
other expenditure, not yet authorized by law. In order to meet any new expense which may thus be authorized by-
Congress, it will, therefore, be necessary to increase the loan to a corresponding amount.
The sums received, or to be received, on loan, during the calendar year 1812, have been stated at $12 950 200
The payments on account of the principal of the debt, during the same year, though not yet pre ' '
cisely ascertained, may be estimated (so far as ascertained on the 1st of December, at the treasury) at 2 350 200
Making the actual increase of debt, during that year, - - . . $io GOO 000
It appears, according to the preceding estimate, that the whole sutn to be borrowed, durin" the year 1
lount to about twenty millions of dollars: and that the payments on account of the principal of the pul
II exceed five millions; making the actual increase of debt, during that year, - . §i;
Of the revenue which will accrue during the year 1813, and on which the receipts of the year 1814 will princi-
pally depend, it is not practicable at this moment to form a correct estimate. So far as may be inferred from the
experience of the short period wiiich his elapsed, since the declaration of war, it is not probable that the revenue
derived from customs will exceed the amount of $5,000,000. at which it had been estimated in a former communi-
cation. The duties accrued, or which will accrue, during the last six months of this year, after dednctin" draw-
backs and expenses of collection, are estimated at less than 9,000,000 dollars: which, deductin," about 5^500 000
dollars on account of duties on the late importations from Great l?ritaiii. and one million for the duties on importa-
tions from Calcutta and China, would not leave more than 2.500,000 dollars for the ordinary revenue on those
branches of commerce which are permitted by law, and from which the United States will not be nearly excluded
by the war.
All wliich is respectfully submitted.
T II n A w ,o,o ALBERT GALLATIN.
Ireasury Department, December \st^ 1812.
n tf
582
FINANCE.
[1812.
A.
./? statement exhibiting the amount of Duties which accrued on merchandise, tonnage, passports, and clearances;
of debentures issued on the exportation of foreign merchandise; of payments for bounties and allowances; and
for expenses of collection, during the years 1810 and 1811.
Duties on
Debentures
issued.
Bounties and
allowances.
Gross revenue.
Expenses
on
collection.
Net revenue.
Years.
1
Merchandise.
Tonnage.
Passports &
clearances.
1810
1811
16.601,711 71
10^427,412 21
169,161 24
124,363 30
23,428 00
19,737 70
3,839.160 00
2,227,245 00
2,268 05
784 13
12,952,872 90
(«) 8,343,484 08
439,382 87
440,924 46
12,513,490 03
7,902,559 62
(a) Gross revenue, for the year 1811.
Deduct interest and storage
Gross revenue, per statement B,
$8,343,484 08
19,026 60
$8,324,457 48
Statement of the amount of Jimerlcan and Foreign Tonnage employed in Foreign Trade, for the year 1811, as
taken from the records of the Treasury.
Tons, 948,247
- 33,203
American tonnage in foreign trade, ------
Foreign tonnage, ---------
Total amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the United States, - - - 981,450
Proportion of foreign tonnage to the whole amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the
United States, - - - - - - - - 3.4 to 100
Treasury Depart.ment. Begister^s Office, Noimnber iSth, 1812.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
B.
Ji statement exhibiting the value and quantities, respectively, of Merchandise on which duties actually accrued
during the year 1811, (consisting of the difference bttween articles paying duty, imporU-d, and those entitled to
draioback, re-exported) and, aim, the nett revenue which accrued, during that year, from duties on Merchcmdise,
Tonnage, Passports, and Clearances.
GOODS PAYING DUTIES AD VALOREM.
$15,951,507, at 12^ per cent.
2, 524, .551, at 15 do.
131,114, at 30 do.
$18,607,173
$1,993,938 38
378,682 65
36,222 80
(«) Additional duty on $18,604,453, at 2^ per cent.
(6) Spirits, 3,447,873 gallons, at 27.6 cents, average,
(c) Sugar, 55,332,314 pounds, at 2.5 do. do.
((/) Wines, 1,614,654 gallons, at 31.3 do.
(e) Teas, 3,557,329 pounds, at 21.1 do.
Coffee, 17,468,398 pounds, at 5 cents,
Molasses, 8,500,019 gallons, at 5 cents,
(/) All other articles, -
do.
do.
From which deduct bounties, . - - - 784 13
Duties refunded, after deducting therefrom duties collected on nierciian-
dise, the particulars of which could not be ascertained, and difference
in calculation, ------ 42,468 59
465,111 32
2,863,955 15
950,603 86
1,391,731 56
505,111 35
540,594 24
873,419 90
425,000 95
543,393 03
8,093.709 03
35 per cent, retained on drawback,
Extra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels.
Nett amount of duties on merchandise,
Duties on tonnage, -----
Light money, -----
Duties on passports and clearances.
Gross amount of revenue, as per statement A,
Deduct expenses on collection.
43,353
105,890 43
18,472 87
Nett revenue.
8,050,456 31
80,953 67
48,947 50
8,180,356 48
134,363 30
19,737 70
8,324,157 48
440,924 46
7.883,533 02
Treasury Department, Registers Office, ^Vo?'CT«6er 18/A, 1812.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1812.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
583
Explanalory Statements and Notes.
(c. ) Additional duty of 25 per cent. - - -
31 per cent, retained on drawbacks.
Extra duty of ten percent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels,
{b.) Spirits-
Grain, - - . -
Deduct excess of exportation beyond importation.
Other materials. 1st and 2d proof.
3d
do.
4th
do.
5th
do.
(f.) Sugar —
Brown,
White,
(rf. ) Wines —
Madeira, 1st quality,
2d do.
Sherry and St. Lucar,
Oporto and Lisbon,
Burgundy and Champaign,
Tenerifte, Fayal, and Malaga,
Other, in bottles.
Other, in casks.
(f.) Teas—
Bohea,
Souchong,
Hyson,
Deduct excess of exportation beyond importation,
1st proof,
Sd proof,
37,638 gallons, at 28 cen)s,
1,180 do at 31 do.
3C.458
1,28G,132 do.
1,524.309 do.
599,977 do.
997 do.
at 25 do.
at 28 do.
at 32 do.
at 38 do.
Gallons, 3.447,873
53,047,571 p'ds, at 2i cents.
1,084,743 do. at 3 do.
Pounds, 55,332,314
$465,111 M
2,857 94
1,752 60
$469,721 92
$10,538 64
365 80
10,172 84
321,533 00
420,526 52
191,992 04
378 68
$950,603 86
$1,341,189 27
50,542 29
$1,391,731 56
18,018 gallons, at 58 cents.
48,673
' do.
at 50
do.
4,515
do.
at 40
do.
111,653
do.
at 30
do.
835
do.
at 45
do.
653,512
do.
at 28
do.
23,753
do.
at 35
do.
553,695
do.
at 23
do.
Gallons, 1.614,654
Other green, ■ -
Extra duty on teas imported from other places than India,
456,154
262,921
*379
262,542
1,784,320
54,313 pounds, at 12 cents,
do. at 18 do.
do.
do.
at 32 do.
at 20 do.
Pounds. 2,557,329
$120,450 44
24,336 50
1.806 00
33.495 90
375 75
182.983 .36
8,313 55
127,349 85
$505,111 35
$0,517 50
82,107 72
84,013 44
350,864 00
11,091 52
$540,594 24
* Hyson tea imparted from other places than India, rate of duty 50 cents.
584
FINANCE.
[1812.
Explanatory Statements and iVo^es— Continued.
Quantity.
Rate of
Excess of duties
Excess of
(/. ) All other articles.
Excess of
Excess of
duty.
over drawback.
drawback over
importa-
tion over
exportation
over import-
duties.
exportation.
ation.
Cents.
Domestic spirits, 1st proof.
gallons.
337
7
$23 59
Do. 3d do.
do.
41
-
15
6 15
Beer, ale, and porter.
do.
43,103
-
8
3,368 24
Cocoa,
pounds.
678,895
-
2
13,577 90
Chocolate,
do.
1,844
-
3
55 32
Sugar, candy,
do.
1,700
-
111
195 50
-
loat".
do.
94
9
8 46
other, refined.
do.
1,099
-
6h
71 43
Almonds,
do.
240.971
-
2
4,819 42
Currants,
do.
104,330
-
2
2,086 60
Prunes and plums,
do.
43,237
-
2
864 74
Figs,
do.
268,101
-
2
5,162 02
Raisins, jar,
do.
809,460
-
2
10,189 20
other.
do.
765,918
-
H
11,488 76
Candles, tallow,
do.
31,631
-
2
632 62
wax, or spermaceti,
do.
8,165
-
6
489 90
Cheese,
do.
7,512
-
7
525 84
Soap,
do.
322,272
-
2
6,445 44
Tal ow.
Spices — Mace,
do.
do.
1,058,716
1,991
n
125
15,880 74
$2,488 75
Nutmegs, .
do.
55,942
-
50
27,971 00
Cinnamon,
do.
12,136
-
20
2,427 20
Cloves,
do.
37,056
.
20
7,411 20
Pepper,
do.
-
458,480
6
-
27,508 80
Pimento,
do
358,788
-
4
14,351 52
Cassia,
do.
153,888
-
4
6,155 52
Tobacco,
do.
17,404
-
6
1,044 24
Snuff,
do.
804
-
10
80 40
Indigo,
do.
342,176
-
25
85,544 00
Cotton,
do.
186,515
-
3
5,595 45
Powder, gun.
do.
3,944
-
4
157 76
Starch, . .
do.
4,483
-
3
134 49
Glue,
do.
14,334
-
4
573 36
Pewter plates and dishes, .
do.
3,880
-
4
155 20
Iron, anchors, and sheet,
do.
286,286
_
1|
4,294 29
slit and hoop.
do.
175,856
-
1
1,758 56
Nails,
do.
212,389
-
2
4,247 78
Spikes,
do.
48,808
-
1
■ 488 08
Quicksilver.
do.
14,316
-
6
858 96
Ochre, in oil.
do.
700
-
U
10 50
-
dry.
do.
136,247
-
1
1,362 47
Spanish brown.
White and red lead.
do.
7,802
1
78 02
do.
863,207
_
2
17,264 14
Lead, ....
do.
1,336,196
-
1
13,361 96
■
Cordage, tarred,
do.
825,754
-
2
16,515 08
untarred.
do.
111,545
-
2i
2.788 62
Cables, ....
do.
84,365
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2
1,687 30
Steel,
cwt.
3,411
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100
3,411 00
Hemp,
do.
218,705
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100
218,705 00
Untarred yarn.
do.
2
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225
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do.
1,204
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400
4,816 00
(Glauber ;;alts,
do.
-
32
200
-
64 00
Coal, ....
bushels.
96,512
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5
4,825 60
Malt, ....
do.
40
-
10
4 00
Fish, dried,
quintals.
1,175
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50
587 50
pickled, salmon.
barrels,
296
-
100
296 00
mackerel,
do.
3,155
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60
1,893 00
all other.
do.
274
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40
109 60
Glass, black quart bottles.
gioce.
3,071
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CO
1,842 60
window, not above 8 by 10, 1
00 sq. feet.
3,867
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160
6,187 20
do. do. 10 by 1-2,
do.
3,008
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175
5,264 00
do. all above 10 by 12,
do.
649
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225
1,460 25
Cigars, ....
M.
11,833
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200
23,666 00
Boots,
pairs.
342
-
75
256 50
Shoes, silk, ....
do.
3,880
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25
970 00
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kid and morocco,
do.
5,117
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15
767 55
other.
do.
203
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10
20 30
Cards, wool and cotton,
dozens.
44
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50
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playing.
packs.
144
25
36 00
$573,353 57
$30,061 55
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30,061 55
$543,292 02
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587
D.
.in tstimate of the principal redeemed of the Debt of fhc Cnited S/otes. from the 1st Oeto/ier. Ifill. to the 30th of
September, 1812; and. also.frojutheUtof.flpril, ISOl. to the 30lh September, 181-2.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer of the United
States, on account of the interest of the domestic debt, and
of the reimbursement of the ohl 6 per cent, and deferred
stocks, from the 1st of October, 1811. to the 30th September.
181"2, exclusive of a repaymetit of $2 i, 9-27 30. and of the reim-
bursement of part of the converted stock, and the purchase of
Louisiana 6 per cent, stock, as stated below, was $3,210,118 28
Deduct interest wliich accrued during the same pe-
riod, calculated quarter yearly, - - 1,680,821 80
Reimbursement of the old 6 per cent, and deferred stocks.
Do of the navy 6 per cent, stock.
Do of the 53 per cent, stock, .. - - .
Do of the 4| per cent, stock, - - - -
Do and purciiase of 8 per cent, stock. -
Do do of exchanged 6 per cent, stock.
Do of converted 6 per cent, stock.
Purchase of Louisiana six per cent, stock, (cost $116,761 17.)
Payments for lands, in certificates of the debt of t!ie United States,
Do to foreign officers, and for certain parts of the domes-
tic debt, " . ' . "
Do on account of domestic loans, - - - -
Reimbursement of the foieign debt. - . . .
RcilemptioM
from 1st Octo-
ber, 1811, to
.30th Septem-
ber, 1812.
$1,523,596 39
1.-3
1
94.452 29
18.500 00
1.917 31
Redemption
from 1st April,
ISOl, to 30th
Scpt'r, 1811,
per the Secre-
tiry's report
of 35th Novem-
ber, 1811.
Tota.! principal
redeemed, from
lstAi)ril, 1801,
to 30th Septem-
ber, 1812.
813,312.846 57
711,700 00
1,847.500 00
176.000 00
6.359.600 00
6,293,351 12
268,240 70
90.092 58
3,440,000 00
10.075.004 00
Dollars, a 2,938,465 99
42,-574,334 97
$14,836,142 96
711.700 00
1.847,500 00
176.000 00
G.359,600 00
6.293,351 12
1,294,452 29
118,500 00
268,240 70
92,009 89
3,440,000 00
10,075.004 00
b 45,512,800 96
(rt. ) There was received, on loan, from 1st October. 1811, to SOtli September.
From which, deducting the principal redeemed.
Leaves, for the actual increase of debt, during tliat period.
1812.
$5,847,212 50
2.938.465 99
$2,908,746 51
'■.) To this sum of -_........ $15,512,800 96
Must be added:
DiiTerence between the nominal amount of 3 per cent, stock extinguished, and that of con-
verted stock, issuetl under the act of 11th Febi'uary. 1807, - - $1,001.458 45
Diftiireiice betweeri the nominal amount of six per cent, and deferred
stticks. as here stated, and the amount actually reimbursed, as per
accounts settled at the treasuiy. arising from uiichiimed dividends
and arrears of interest. -...-.
From which. detlucT leimbursements on >tock paid in for lands prior to ;>orh
September. 1805. --------
True amount reimbursed from 1st April. I80I, to 30th Septemljer, 1>I2.
324.274 91
? 1.325, 73.-} 36
i.229 90
1.321.503 46
$46,834,304 42
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5G9
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Slalemmtofpmjmcnjs mmhatlhe Treamnj durinir l/ieTjear ending on mh September, \?>V2, and during the months
oj Uctober and November, 1812, for the several branches of ejypendilure in the ff'ar and Navy JJepartments.
FIEADS OF EXPENDITI'RK.
First six months
from 1st Oct.
1811, to 31st
March, 1812.
Second .six months
from 1st A]-)ril
to ,.30th .Sc-pt.
1812.
Months of Oc-
tober :ouI No-
vember, 1812.
WAR.
TOIAL.
Bounties anil premiums, ....
$1(5 1. 000
$250,000
$4ii,ono
Pay, ....
3.3.0,000
000,000
-
93.5,000
Subsistence, .
570,000
079,000
$250,000
1,799,000
Clothing,
.'30,000
948,000
500,000
1,498,000
Forage,
5,000
20,000
-
25,000
Camp equipage, &c. .
235,000
140,000
5,131 83
370,131 8,1
Purchase ot horses. .
-
52,000
100,000
152,000
Ordnance and purchase of sulphur.
150,000
540,000
23.310 50
713,310 50
Arsenals and armories.
2,35,000
100,000
50,000
391,000
Medical and hospital department.
24,000
102.000
54,000
180,000
Quartermaster's department.
-
990,000
(i53.7(;o
1,043,700
Corps of artificers.
-
2,000
-
2,000
Seven companies of rangers.
-
108,772
11,250
1 20,022
Militia, and their equipment.
40,000
500,800
020,000
1,172.800
Volunteers, .
-
210,000
150,000
300,000
Fortifications,
170.000
.90,000
-
260,000
Contingent expenses.
65,000
80,228
50,000
201,228
Miscellaneous expenses,
2,500
7,000
9,050
19,150
Indian department, .
115,975
2,148,475
115,000
50,000
280,975
nollars.
5,852,800
2,533,108 33
10,534,383 33
Balance in the hands of the treasurer on account ot
the War Department, 1st October, Iftll,
-
-
.
$214,986 93
Do. do. 1st October, 1812,
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760,331 13
NAVY.
Pay, , . . .
Provisions,
Medical and hospital.
Ordnance and saltpetre.
Repairs,
Purchase of captured vessels,
Purchase of timber, .
Navy yards, .
Contingent expenses.
Miscellaneous expanses,
Marinu corps,
Dollars,
997,263 34
$400,000
$470,000
146,263 31
340,000
6,000
40,000
10.000
130,000
300,000
785,000
„
25,000
20,000
86,000
43,000
85,000
-
3.1, -,5 70
72,000
146,072 50
2,110,2.38 20
Balance in the hands of tlie treasurer, on account of
the Navy Department, 1st October, 1811,
Do. ' do. 1st October, 1812,
$300,000
75,000
168,000
200,000
50,000
100,000
70.000
30,000
993,000
?1, 170,000
561,203 34
46.000
308,000
1,285,000
50,000
125,000
106,000
198,000
3,165 70
248,072 50
4,100,501 54
$116,847 32
221,839 32
75
tf
590
FINANCE.
[1812.
Statement of the cfmounl of moneys obtained on loan by the United Stales, duriyig the year 1812, so far as ascer-
tained at the Treasury, on the \st December, 1812.
For stock heal-
By special con-
For TreasuT)'
PLACES.
ing an interest
tract, at six per
Notes.
TOTAL.
of six percent.
cent, interest.
Portsmouth. New Hampshire.
$17,600
$17,600
Portland. Maine.
-
$50,000
-
50,000
Boston and Salem, Massachusetts. .
774.10U
1,000,000
$400,000
2,144,100
Providence, Rhode Island, .
94,200
-
94,200
Hartford, Connecticut,
6,200
-
-
6,200
New York, ....
1,733,000
-
1,600,000
3,333,000
Philadelphia, ....
2,502,300
400,000
1,295,000
4,197,300
Baltimore, ....
1,117,700
200,000
90,000
1,407,700
Washington. ....
498,600
100,000
1 50,000
748,600
Richmond, Virginia,
326,100
250,000
-
576,100
Charleston, South Carolina,
375,400
150,000
-
525,400
Dollars,
7,415,200
2,150,000
3,535,000
13,100,200
Of the above sum, there was loaned by individuals.
Do. do. by banks.
$3,970,200
9,130,000
$13,100,200
In mannner following, viz:
BY INDIVIDUALS.
PLACES.
For six per cent,
stock.
For Treasurj-
Notes.
TOTAL.
Portsmouth, .
Boston and Salem. .
Providence. •
Hartford,
New York.
Philadelphia. .
Baltimore,
Washington, .
Richmond.
Charleston, .
$17,600
724,100
14,200
6,200
473,000
1,457,300
547,700
73,600
126,100
75,400
$265,000
90,000
$17,600
724,100
14,200
6,200
473,000
1,722,300
637,700
73,600
126,100
75,400
Dollar
■s.
3,515,200
355,000
3,870,200
1812.]
REDUCTION OF DUTIES ON PRIZE GOODS.
591
STATEMENT F— Continued.
BY BANKS.
By special contract, reimbursable
Places where
Names of Banks.
P'or six per
in
the years
For Treasury
TOTAL.
subscribed.
cent, stock.
Notes.
1813.
1814.
1817.
Portland,
Cumberland,
_
$50,000
$50,000
Salem,
Merchants',
$•20,000
-
-
-
-
20,000
Boston,
State,
-
0500,000
500,000
-
$400,000
1,400.000
Providence,
Bristol,
50,000
-
-
-
50.000
Roger Williams,
•20,000
-
-
-
•20,000
Newport.
10,000
-
-
-
-
10,000
New York,
State, (Albany)
60,000
-
-
-
-
60.000
Manhattan.
G00,000
-
-
-
1.000.000
1.600,000
Mechanics',
600,000
-
-
-
600,000
1,200,000
Philadelphia. -
Pennsylvania,
500,000
-
-
-
800,000
1,300,000
Fanners & Mechanics',
300,000
-
-
-
200,000
500,000
Philadelphia.
100,000
400,000
-
-
-
500,000
North America,
100,000
-
-
-
-
100.000
Trenton,
•20,000
-
-
-
30.000
50,000
Newbern,
25,000
-
-
-
-
25,000
Baltimore.
Baltimore,
50,000
100.000
100,000
-
-
•250,000
Union, of Maryland. -
•250,000
-
-
-
-
250.000
Mechanics',
50.000
-
-
-
-
50,000
Marine,
50,000
-
-
-
-
50.000
Commercial & Farmers'
1 •20.000
-
-
-
-
120,000
Farmers & Merchants',
•20,000
-
-
_
-
20,000
Franklin,
•20,000
-
-
-
-
20.000
Maryland,
10,000
-
-
_
-
10.000
Washington, -
Columbia,
•200,000
-
-
-
-
200.000
Washington.
50,000
-
-
-
-
50,000
Union, of Georgetown,
75,000
-
-
_
50.000
1-25,000
Farmers', of Alexandria
-
100,000
-
_
100,000
200,000
Alexandria,
100,000
-
-
_
100,000
Richmond,
Virginia,
•200,000
250.000
-
-
-
450,000
Charleston,
State,
100,000
-
150,000
_
-
250,000
Planters & Mechanics',
Dollars,
200,000
-
-
-
-
200,000
3,900,000
1,350,000
750.000
50,000
3.180,000
9,230,000
i2th Congress. ]
No. 381.
[•2d Session.
REDUCTION OF DUTIES ON PRIZE GOODS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ON THE 21sr OK DECEMBER. 1812.
Mr. Chi.ves, from the Committee of W^ays and Means, to whom were referred so much of the petition nf the owners
and agents of sundry private armed vessels fitted out of the port of New York, as prays a reduction of the
duties on prize goods; and the petitions of sundry owners of private armed vessels fitted out of the port of Bos-
ton; and of suntlry owners of like vessels fitted out of the poit of Norfolk and Portsmouth. Virsnnia. also pray-
ing a reduction of the duties on prize goods, made the following report:
That a letter from John Ferguson and John L. Lawrence, agents for the petitioners, from New York, and a
letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, botii addressed to the chairman of this committee, and which accompany
this report, contain all the facts and views whicli will, probably, be found material in the examination and consider-
ation of tliis subject. And that this committee, having maturely considered them, are of opinion, that a reiluction
of the duties on prize goods, without embracing, at the same time, all importations made in the prosecution of the
ordinary commerce of the country, cannot, consistently with sound policy and rational legislation, be made: and
that a general reduction would diminish the revenue, where it does not distress the consumer, and would not pro-
duce any material increase of gain to the captors. The committee, therefore, recommend the following resolve:
Resolved, That it is inexpedient to grant the prayer of the petitions.
Washington, 23rf Xovember, 1812.
Sir:
We take the liberty of enclosing to you, for the ir.spectiou ol the Committee of^^ays and Means, sundry
papers connected with the application by the owners of privateers in New York, for a reduction of duties on prize
goods. They are as follows:
No. 1 exhibits the proceeds of the schooner Venus and cargo, captured by the privateer Teazer:
No. 2 is a statement of the cost of the privateers General Armstrong and Governor Tompkins;
No. 3 contains extracts of letters from several privateer agents.
The Committee of Ways and Means are (including the accompanying document) in possession of three state-
ments of prize sales, where the property was. in each case, of a difTerent character from the others. The cargo of
the New Liverpool consisted (contrary to our impressions when before the committee) altogether of wine, amount-
ing to 27,959 gallons, whereon the duty was 46 cents per gallon, which consumed more than one-half of the proceeds
of vessel and cargo, and, connected v/iththe other charges, left the owners of the privateer about one-sixth of the
captured property. The Industry was laden with 152 barrels of salmon; and the benevolent intentions of the pri-
592 FINANCE. [1812.
vateersmen, to restore to an indigent owner the amount of her loss, terminated, in consequence of the hisjh duties
and charges, in an inability to present her with more tlian a paltry sum, scarcely worth her acceptance. The Venus
had a cargo of rum, sugar, fruit, and preserves, wliicli produced $17,637 68, and was charged with duties amounting
to $8,287 63. The vessel being well calculated for a privateer, was bought in by the captors for that business; but,
experience teaching them that tlie profits of private naval warfare are by no means eijuivalent to the liazard, they
Iiave abandoned that intention, and are now offering the Venus for sale, in the public newspapers, but cannot meet
a purchaser.
We would respectfully suggest to the Committee of Ways and Means, that great anxiety exists in New York
that Congress may give the question of a reduction of prize duties a speedy decision; which, if favorable, will revive
the spirit and zeal (now expiring) with which privateering was nndertakeu at the commencement of the war; and,
if unfavorable, will prevent those wiio have purchased vessels for warlike enterprises, in which they cannot now
dispose of any interest, from incurring losses accumulated under fruitless expectations.
We here take the liberty of reminding the committee, that no naval force of any efficiency can be supported by
the Government, but at an expense far greater tlian the amount of the duties of wiiich we pray tiic remission; and
that there is, probably, no other species of naval armament half so destructive as privateers to the commerce of an
enemy.
The employment of a great number of experienced masters of vessels and seamen, necessarily engaged in them,
whose services could not, probabl)', be obtained in any other way, and whose skill ant! intrepidity produce so much
honor to the country, Ibrms another important consideration.
To these may be added, that, in no otiier way can tlie mercantile inteiest be so elFectually united in the support
and prosecution of tiie war, as by offijring inducements to the investment of its otiierwise unemployed capital in such
enterprises.
We are, sir, with great respect, your obedient servants,
Hon. Langdon Cheves,
Chairman of the Committee of IVays and Means, House of Representatives.
JOHN FERGUSON,
JN. L. LAWRENCE.
New York, November 18, 1812.
Sib:
Under, you have the expenses of the schooner Venus, as she was sold by tlie marshal.
Amount of vessel, ------
Cargo, .........
CUARGES.
Duties. -------
Marshal's charge, ------
District clerk's commission, - - . .
Prize commissioner's fees on bill - - - .
Seamen's fund, 2 per cent., ------
Pilotage, ---------
Entry. ---------
Wharfage. ---------
Amount of shop keeper's bills, ------
Solicitor's bills, --------
Henry Bull's bill for expenses on schooner Venus, - . .
Paid men on board scliooncr Venus, - - - . .
-\gent"s commission, 2j per cent, on $10,568 32, - .. .
Nett proceeds, ---._--.
Owners, one half, --------
From your's. respectfully.
SAMUEL ADAMS.
P. S. The small balance still remaining in court, and no prospects of getting out, it appears to be more difficult
to get the money out of court than to get the prizes into port.
John L. Lawrence, Esq.
Cost of private armed schooner General Armstrong, of 280 tons, mounting one 38 pounder, four long nines, and
fourteen 9 pound cannonades, and 130 men, fitted out of the port of New York.
Cost of vessel and guns, . ........ $28,000 00
Armorer's bill, $U749 20; blacksmith's bill, $245 46, .... 1,99466
Shot, &c. per bill, $1,094 09; bread and Hour, $670 50, .... 1,76459
Medicine chest, $104 96; duck and hammocks, $277 12, .... 38208
Beef and pork, $764 50; surgeon's instruments, $65 12, .... 82962
120 casks powder, .$0,340 00; advance to crew, and shipping do. $2,074 75, . . 4,414 75
Joiner's bill. $47 00 cooper's bill. $71 00; rigger's do. $178 00: cartmen's do. $75 50, 371 50
. Grocer's bill. 782 89; boat hire, $65 00; pilotage, $35 37, .' . . , 883 26
Fresh meat, $92 00; ship chandler's bill, S851 22; block maker's bill, 5125 25, . 1,068 47
Tinman's bills, Sl60 25; sundry small bills, ?146 02, ..... 306 47
Carpenter's extra bill, . . ... .... 206 41
$40,201 81
Commission on purchase and outfits, ....... 2,011 09
$8,500 00
17,637 68
$26,137 08
$8,287 63
523 61
370 00
100 00
Q Q^l 24
$16,906 44
-
338 12
$16,568 33
$74 00
22 37
1 88
166 97
160 00
264 60
100 00
414 20
1 '^nd 09
-
$15,364 30
-
7,682 15
542,232 90
Cost of private armed schooner Governor Tompkins, of 270 tons, mounting fourteen long 9 pounders,
120 men, fitted at the above, ......... $42,000 00
New York, 12?/t November, 1812.
We hereby certify that the above named armed vessels were purchased and fitted out by us, as agents; and that
the actual cost of each, when ready for sailing, was as is stated above.
JENKINS & HAVENS.
1812.] REDUCTION OF DUTIES ON PRIZE GOODS. 593
Extract qfa letter from Mraham Biker, agent for five of the privateers belonging to the port of Neiv York, to John
L. Lawrence, dated
New Yokk, November I3t/i, 1812.
I sincerely hope you will accomplisli wiiiit you have undertaken, otherwise tiie Teazer Company will have to
give up privateering, ami sell their vessels for the French trade, as the expenses are so heavy, taking into cunsidera
tion the cost of the vessel, armunent, &c. that they can make nothing by the business.
The cost of the private armed schooner Favorite, ...... $9,160 00
Mounting 5 guns and carrying 80 men, ------- 13,06500
Total amount of cost of the Favorite, on her first cruise, - - - $20,225 00
Extract of a letter from Samuel Jl dams, agent for five of the New York privateer h, to John Z. Lawrence, dated
New York, November I3th, 1812.
T purchased in the schooner Venus for the benefit of the owners; I was compelled by the marshal to pay the
money into hislruids, and he has jiaid it into court, and we cannot get one cent out of the court, notwiihstanding
we have $27,000 there at this time: but I presume there will be very little left, after piiying double dories, maishal's
fees, prize commissioners, wardens, and a number of othei- expenses, too numerous to mention. If there is not some
relief granted by (Congress, th'.>re will be 20 privateers, to niy certain knowledge, from this city, that will give up their
commissions, as they cannot get men to enter into the spirit of it as long as there are such heavy expenses atlcnding
the condemnation of prizes. We have expended large sums of mDuey in ihe privateering business, inihe following
vessels diat I am agent for here, viz: the schooner Teazer, 16.000 dollars; 13. Franklin, 25,000 dollars; schooner
Orders in Council, 40,000 dollars; schooner Saratoga, 40,000 dollars; ship Yorktown, 54,000 dollars.
Extract of a letter froin Peter H. Schenck, agent for several privateers, and Secretary of the Committee to forward
the privateersmen's memorial to Congress, directed to John Z. Laivrcnce, and dated
New York, 12//* November, 1812.
You mention the expected success on our memorial as relates to court charges, &c. but that the duties aie doubt-
ful. We find it almost impossible to dispose of a share, unless the duties are reduced. Every one cries out against
it, and will not adventure another cent unless Congress takes oft" the duties.
Extract of a letter froin the same to the same, dated
New Yokk, 14/A November, 1812.
I am much gratified to hear of such a favorable reception by the Committee of Naval Affiiirs. The question of'
the duties is, howcTer. the main difficulty, and unless tiiey are remitted, privateering is at an end. I find it impos-
sible to dispose of a single share in the Anaconda. The duties is the evil complained of All those who have had
concern in, and who advocate that species of warfare, declare that, unless Congress take oft" the double duties, they
will not adventure another cent.
Treasury Department, December 8th, 1812.
Sir:
The documents in the treasury do not yet afford any satisfactory information respecting the value of the p-izes
made by private armed vessels, or the amount of duties deiived from that source. In answer to the inquiry of the
committee respecting the propriety of diminishing the duties on prize goods, I can only take an abstract view of the
subject.
No part of the duties on prize goods ultimately falls on the captors. The duties on importations are paitl by the
consumers, whether the merchandise be captured by privateers, or regularly iinported by merchants. There may be
accidental exceptions, arising from such a superabundance of a particular article as will sink its price below the
prime cost and chaiges. It is not believed that this is now tlie case, and it is very improbable, that, during the war,
this should be the case, with respect to any species of foreign merchandise whatever. Cottc'e, which is the most
abundant article, pays a duty of ten cents a pound. The price for exportation, in which case no duty is paiil, is
about six cents: and the price ii)r home conbumption, is at least sixteen cents. Indeed, it is evident that a reduc-
tion of duties will be of no use to the privateers, unless the merchandise continues to be sold at the same price as if
the duties had not been reduced. In order to render the reduction beneficial to the captors of prize goods, the con-
sumers must still pay the same price as heretofiire: the only difference being, that the duties still thus levied upon
them, would be paid to the captors, instead of being paid into the treasury.
Tlie question, therefore, is simply whether it be iiecessary and i)ir.pei- to pay, from the treasury, to the privateers,
a bounty equal to the amount of the leduction of duties on prize goods, asked tor by the petitioners.
The argument probably urged in favor of that measure, is, that the bounty wouki, by increasing the number of
Erivateers, have a tendency to increase the amount of captures.? Thus, supposing that a reduction of duties, to one-
alf of their present rate, should produce a double number of captures, the enemy would be annoyed to a double
extent, without any loss to the treasury. But it is not believed that the intended effect will be produced, at least
to a degree sufficient to compensate for the loss on the revenue, or to outweigh another forcible objection to this
measure.
In order to justify the payment of a bounty, it must be assumed, either that the price at which some captured
articles can be sold is so low as not to render it worth the risk to send into port vessels laden with such articles; or
that the bounty is necessary fi)r the purpose of encouiaging the fitting out of a number of armed vessels, sufficient to
capture all the enemy's vessels which can be taken by piivateeis.
The first position is not believed to be correct, '{"here are not any articles constituting the mass of enemy's car-
goes, and liable to pay duty, which are not sufficiently valuable to make it an object to capture the vessel, ami send
her into port. Coffee, the article which p;iys the higliest pn)porti(male duty, and the value of which is most reduced,
is worth six cents a pound, or one hundred and twenty ilollars per ton. But, if the liict was true, the true remedy
would be to diminish the duty getierally, and not to give an exclusive bounty to the om nets and crews oi privateers.
For, if the article be not worth'sending in, after capture, it must be altogether impossible for the importing merchant
to pay its prime cost, iieight, and insurance, and, with those charges, to import such an article without considerable
loss. As the last position rests on conjecture, it is less susceptible of being conclusively refuted. It appears, how-
ever, highly probable, that a greater number of privateers has been, and will, without any bounty, continue to be,
employed, than is necessary tor the greatest possible annoyance ot the enemy's trade.
All common regular occupations will generally find their own level; and if left to themselves, the capital and
labor employed on each, will regulate themselves so as to leave a moderate but adequate profit to the persons re-
594
FINANCE.
[1812.
spectively engaged in each branch. Sonie occupations, important to the community at large, may be so unprofitable?
as not to be pursued to the extent required by the public interest. These form an exception, and may require an
extraordinary encouragement from Government. But experience shows, that the occupations, where profit depends
wholly, or in a great degree, on hazard, are generally overstocked, and attract a considerable capital, although there
be a certain loss in the aggregate. This is daily exemplified in the case of lotteries, which are filled, although there
is a certain and acknowledged loss of 15 per cent, on the whole amount of capital thus laid out by the adventurers.
The lic.pe of a prize, the uncertain and improbable ciiance of an easy, prompt, and great profit, are sufficient induce-
ments to priiduce that effect. The occupation of privateers is precisely of tiie same species, with respect to hazard,
and to the chance of rich prizes, and is, at this moment, still more encouraged by the want of employment for the
capital and seamen, heretofore engaged in ordinary commercial pursuits.
If this view of the subject be correct, it necessarily follows, that a bounty may indeed still more increase the
number of privateers, but without increasing, in any proportionate degree, the number of captures; that of existing
privateers being already more than sufficient for the quantity of food afforded by the enemy's trade. The only pro-
bable effect will therefore be, a diminution of levenue, which must be supplied by another tax, and an unprofitable
application of the national capital and labor, without iiifiicting any additional sensible injury on the enemy.
Should, however, the opinion, thus formed, be considered as erroneous, there is another forcible objection to the
mode now proposeil of giving an encouragement or bounty. I allude to the temptation and facility which the vicinity
of the British colonies aftbrcfs, of making collusive or pi-etended captures of British prohibited merchandise. It has
been suggested, from a source in which confidence may be placed, that arrangements were already made, or at least
contemplated, for that object. A reduction of duties, by increasing tiie profit, would operate as an insurance on the
risk, and assist in defraying the expenses attending the transaction. It seems that, even supposing some additional
encouragement to be necessary, it would be preferable to give it in some other shape, wliich should not be calculated
to promote those fraudulent operations.
It may not be irrelevant to state, that it is doubtful whether, by the existing laws, private armed vessels and their
prizes are liable to the payment of tonnage duty, and that the seamen, thus employed, are certainly exempt i'rom the
payment of hospital money.
I have the honor to be. with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Honorable Langdon Ciieves,
Chairman of the Committee ofJVays and Means.
12th Congress.]
No 382.
[2d Session,
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COMMIJMCATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 21, ISIJ.
Sir: Treasury Department, December 18, 1812.
In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, passed on the third of March, 1797, I
have the honor to transmit a statement exhibiting the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares, and mer-
chandise, imported into the United States. an;l exported therefrom, tluring the years 1809, 1810, and 1811.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Hon. the Speaker qf the House of Representatives.
Ji Statement exhibiting the amount of Drawback payable on sunih-y articles exported from the United States, rn
the years 1809, 1810, and 1811, compared ivith tlie amount of Dnties collected on the same, respectively.
IX THK TEAlt 1809.
IN THE TEAIl 1810.
IN THE T>
An 1811.
SPECIES OF MF.HCHANDISE.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
jiayable
received.
payable.
On Merchandise —
Dollars.
OoUai-s.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Paving a duty of 15 per cent, ad val.
3,525,184
506,770
6,598,612
612,069
2,852,535
438,666
Uo I7i <lo
939,667
78,809
1,592,219
38,975
484,048
38,030
Do 22i do
73,363
1,957
130,506
5,729
32,210
2,566
Wines, Madeira, _ _ _
174,290
10,435
176,208
21,085
169,031
17,256
Bm'pjuiulv and (;liampais;n, -
112
17
422
-
375
Slieny and St. Lucar,
137,543
1,846
31,082
8,914
1,808
Claret, _ - -
795
9,071
2,890
5j7
10,869
2.306
Lisbon, Oporto, Si.c. -
66,733
3,879
37,435
651
.37,361
3,157
■Peneriffe, Fayal, Sec.
148,153
9,850
166,856
16,516
194,406
10,575
All other, - - -
20,763
120,217
72,181
29,120
194,020
61,464
Spirits, distilled from grain, -
27,944
2,066
45,099
131
10,572
361
Do from other materials,
1,390,970
68,918
1,269,976
33,192
964,447
21,622
Do from domestic produce, -
80
-
10
-
30
Molasses, - - - -
274,982
1,941
385,999
969
427,011
926
Beer, Ale, and Porter,
4,816
625
12,635
100
3,616
174
Teas, Bohea, - - -
15,574
6,700
175,924
13,485
18,296
n,319
Soiichi)ng, - - -
37,054
182,791
449,634
43,059
124,146
31,944
Hyson, _ _ _
129,937
106,625
417,331
102,382
115,629
29,439
Other Green, - - -
150,406
67,338
518,925
76,687
Z7^,5oS
17,934
Coffee, _ - _ -
1,936,508
1,480,297
1,563,159
1,206,337
1,457,152
550,60r
Cocua, _ _ _ _
29,053
51,366
46,088
8,110
47,967
32,442
Chocolate, _ - - -
50
-
80
-
55
1812.]
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
595
STATEMENT— Continued.
IS THE TEAU 1809.
IN THK YEAR 1810.
IJf TBK TEAR 181 1.
SFSalKS OF MERCQANOISE.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback.
Dutiei
Drawback
received.
payable.
receiveil.
pay:ible.
received.
payable.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Sugar, Brown, _ _ _
1,285,422
735,144
1,300,367
577,394
1,452,539
96,228
White Clayed,
429,580
614,456
522,498
437,585
492,015
424,195
Loaf and Candy,
129
93
300
-
204
Other refined.
31
2,122
2
-
79
Almonds, - - - -
4,841
1,420
1,970
707
4,989
152
Currants, - _ - _
1,620
-
2,087
1,456
2,<J87
Prunes and Plums, - - _
845
545
193
870
Figs, - - _ -
3,550
-
7,061
323
5,822
634
Raisins, in jars and boxes.
26,054
715
10,902
2,542
16,647
307
Do all other, - _ _
39,877
568
5,636
6,814
11,954
409
Candles, Tallow, _ _ _
29
2,240
1,183
423
951
303
Wax and Spermaceti,
42
134
73
-
492
Cheese, _ _ _ _
1,766
10,046
2,905
290
882
325
Soap. _ _ _ _
1,621
7,209
4,169
2,162
15,831
8,74«
Tallow, _ - _ _
576
5,413
2,345
-
16,532
545
Spices, Mace, - - -
3,142
4,388
23,276
5,582
15,849
17,696
Nutmegs, - - _
24,199
2.018
48,284
39,361
73,320
43,744
Cinnamon, - _ _
349
-
108
-
8,061
5,437
Cloves, - _ _
10,284
4,188
24,444
19,432
35,236
26,208
Pepper, _ _ _
286,065
363,313
349,262
279,783
169,834
190,337
Pimento, - - -
14,532
673
22,622
1,912
15,283
809
Cassia, _ _ _
3,618
7,453
16,355
8,425
11,535
5,140
Tobacco, - - - -
31
-
95
-
1,142
Snuff, _ - _ -
199
656
756
520
80
Indigo, _ - _ _
24,855
117,497
186,090
185.299
196,614
104,489
Cotton, - - _ _
12,558
87,807
10,973
23,807
11.350
5,203
Powder, Hair, _ _ .
5
1
Gun, - - -
3,274
487
1,178
279
160
Starch, - - - _
43
-
260
_
140
Glue, - - _ _
2,377
-
3,772
465
576
Pewter Plates and Dishes, -
852
-
314
-
155
Anchors and Sheet Iron,
12,414
-
12,878
-
5,069
Hoop and Slit Iron,
3,960
1,654
8,691
905
1,764
743
Nails, - - - _
29,328
8,429
45,160
2,7.57
5,796
1,393
Spikes, - - _ _
1,819
43
2,895
88
523
34
Quicksilver, - - - _
763
125
118
-
859
Paints, Ochre, Yellow, in Oil,
145
-
162
_
11
Dry Yellow, - - -
526
-
664
-
1,362
Spanish Brown, - -
12,345
165
9,920
475
224
139
White and Red Lead,
60,445
86
50,754
235
17,268
36
Lead, and manufactures of, -
11,414
1,898
15,820
532
13,399
Seines, - - _ _
88
-
99
Cordage, Tarred, - - -
932
2,491
16,918
3,247
30,148
13,112
Do. Untarred, - - -
316
8
2,292
27
3,088
271
Cables, _ _ _ _
338
178
3,776
1,625
2,632
912
Steel, _ - _ _
14,839
1,954
15,092
3,883
4,749
1,289
Hemp, _ - _ _
17,188
697
178,760
-
221,434
2,125
Untarred Yarn, - - -
_
-
_
_
4
Twine and Pack-thread,
3,016
54
12,135
379
5,554
696
Glauber Salts, - - -
169
-
265
_
_
61
Salt, _ - _ .
43
Coal, - _ _ .
18,410
-
19,907
-
4,862
:>iuit, - _ _ _
-
—
11
.
4
Pish, Dried, - - - -
4,710
-
4,031
_
644
Pickled, Salmon,
1,204
-
4,835
_
325
Mackerel, - - -
2,639
-
2,872
_
2,082
All other, - - -
1,363
-
802
_
119
Glass, Black Quart Bottles, -
4,700
670
12,912
358
2,042
173
Window, - - -
45,854
284
51,299
988
13,033
70
Cigars, _ - _ _
44,956
6,224
41,893
10,285
28,114
4,101
Lime, - - _ _
23
-
26
Boots, - _ _ _
441
127
829
-
457
192
Shoes and Slippers of Silk,
275
1,197
445
_
1,130
148
Do. all other, - - -
791
696
1,724
86
858
53
Cards, Wool and Cotton,
_
-
3
_
22
Playing, _ _ _
388
-
988
488
36
Dollars,
11,559,185
4,706,608
16,562,080
3,839,160
10,450,960
2,227,245
Trkasurt Department, Register's Office, Nooember 19, 1812.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
59G FINANCE. [1812.
12th Congress.] No. 383. [ad Session.
IMPORTATIONS FROM BEYOND THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 29, 1812.
Mr. CiiEVES, from the Committee of Ways and Means, to wiiom were referred the petitions of Simon Forrester,
David D. Pulsifer, and Boardman and Pope, and others, importers of goods, wares, and merciiandise, from
British settlements beyond the Cape of Good Hope, praying to be permitted, on securing the duties payable on
such goods, when legally imported, to sell and dispose of them, and so forth; also, a bill from the Senate, embrac-
ing the cases of the petitioners, reported —
The said bill, with sundry amendments; also, sundry documents explanatory of the subject.
Treasury Department. December lOth, 1812.
Sir:
I have the honor, in compliance with the request of the Committee of Ways and Means, to submit such in-
formation*- as appears to have been received at this office, concerning the importations from any of the ports of India,
since the commencement of the operation of the non-importation act.
It will be recollected, that all the vessels which had cleared (rom the United States for any port beyond the Cape
of Good Hope, prior to the 10th of No\ ember, 1810, were, by the non-importation act, of 2d March, 1811, exempt-
ed from its general provisions, and permitted to import their return cargoes. Of those cargoes, as they were en-
tered without difficulty, no particular account has been received; and it is presumed that they were not intended
to be embraced by the inquiry of the committee.
It is also possible that, on the subject of some of the importations, not permitted by the act abovementioned,
letters may have been received from the parties, and that their names not being recollected, and no regular appli-
cation f )r a remission of the forfeiture having been made, some of the cases, thus communicated, may now be acci-
dentally omitted. Nor is it probable that application should have generally been made to the treasury, respecting
vessels admitted to entry, by virtue of the act of 5th July, last, since it was evident, by the tenor of that act, that
the ultimate disposition of the caigoes depended on a future act of Congress, and not in any degree on the .Secre-
tary of the Treasury. Indeed, it is known, from report, that two vessels of that description have arrived, of which
no official information has been received.
The following cases have been officially communicated, viz:
The ship " Amiable'" sailed from Philadelphia for the Isle of France, on the 2-3d of December, 1810; arrived to
that place subsequent to its capture by the British, and returned to Philadelphia in August, 1811, with a cargo, the
produce of that Island. On application to the treasury for a remission, it being certified by the district judge
that the capture of the Isle of Fiance by the British, which took place early in December, 1810, was not known at
Philadelphia till the 2d of April, 1811, the forfeiture was unconditionally remitted.
The ship " Lark" also sailed for Isle of France on the 3d of .lanuary, 1811; arrived there, and returned to Phila-
delphia a few days after, and under the same circumstances as the ship " Amiable," with the exception of her hav-
ing brought a small parcel of merchandise, presumed to be manufactures of British India, and which had been
originally shipped, at Isle of France, on board of anotlier vessel, bound to Philadelphia, as early as October, 1810, but
was detained in port by reason ot the attack and capture of the Island by the British. On application to the trea-
sury for a remission, the forfeiture was unconditionally remitted, " except so far as relates to any articles of the
protluce or manufacture of any British possessions, other than the Isle of France, which may have been imported
in the said vessel, the decision, in relation to such articles, being for the present suspended." It is not known
whether that merchandise has been condemned, as there was some doubt as to the place where manufactured; but,
if condemned, a remission will probably be granted, on terms at least as favorable as in the case of the " South Ca-
rolina," hereafter mentioned.
The brig " South Carolina" sailed from Philadelphia for Calcutta, on the 2(Jth of December, 1810, with about
23,000 dollars on board, stated to have been shipped lor the purpose of covering the expenses of the voyage, in case
of a disappointment in the object of the said voyage, which was undertaken in order to bring from Calcutta the
proceeds of funds, wholly belonging to citizens of the United States, and which were in British India prior to the
President's proclamation of the 2d of November, 1810. The vessel, with a return cargo, (purchased with the said
funds and outward cargo) sailed from Calcutta in October, 1811, bound to Philadelphia. The owners ex|)ecfing
the vessel, and finding the non-importation act still in force, employed pilots in the bay of Delaware, for the pur-
pose of warning the vessel not to enter into the waters of the United States; but the vessel was conipelled, by
stress of water, to enter the port of Charleston, (where she arrived on the 27th of January, 1812) instead of pro-
ceeding to Philadelphia. On application to the treasury for a remission, and the abovementioned tacts being proven,
to the satisfaction of the district judge, and stated by him to be correct and true, the forfeitures were remitted, on
condition " that, from the proceeds of sale of the cargo, the costs and double duties, as fixed by the act of 1st July.
1812, should be deducted; that the residue, if not exceeding the prime cost, freight, ami charges, of said cargo,
should be returned to the owners; but, in case of excess, so much only of the said residue as would be equal to tlie
said prime cost, freight, and charges, should be returned to the owners; and that the balance, or surplus, should be
divideil in the same manner as the forfeiture would have been. The result of the sales is not known at the trea-
sury; but there is reason to believe that they have not produced any surplus, and that the eifects of tiie decision
have mdy been the payment of double duties, and, in every other respect, an unqualified remission of the forfeitures.
The "brig "Ellen Maria" sailed on the 10th ol January, 1812, from Providence for the Isle of France, then a
British colony, and thence bound, as is stated, for Smyrna. On her return voyage, and being informed at sea of
the declaration of war, she proceeded to Boston, where she arrived prior to the 16th of September, 1812. No bond
having been required at the Isle of France to land the cargo in the United States, the vessel is not embraced by the
provisions of the act of 5th July last. The owners, from whom this statement of tacts is obtained, have been in-
formed that the Secretary of the Treasury had no authority to grant relief, except in the manner prescribed by law,
viz: on application for remission, presented through the district judge, on whose statement of facts, alone, the
Secretary of the Treasury could take the subject into consideration. No application has, as yet. been received.
The brig '"Aurora" sailed in July, 1809, from New York, being clearecl for Brazil alone, but with instructions
to the captain to proceed thence to the South sea, and ultimately to Canton or Manilla. The vessel not being
clearetl for a port beyond the Cape of Good Hope, is not embraced within the exception made in favor of such ves-
sels by the act of 2d March, 1811. The Aurora, alter a long and circuitous voyage, arrived at Calcutta in Septem-
ber, 1811. She was chartered there on the 2t;th of December following, by citizens of the United States, who had
knowledge of the non-importation act, but who seem to have presumed that the vessel, having sailed from the United
States prior to the 10th of November, 1810, would, by virtue of the provisions of the act of 2d March, 1811, be
permitted to bring a return cargo from British India. The same citizens purchased, at Calcutta, and shipped on
board of the Aurora, a cargo of India goods; and, to accomplish the purchase, borrowed the necessary sum from a
British house in that place. The policies of insurance were pledged to the lenders; and, by the terms of the agree-
ment, the cargo was, in fact, on their risk, whilst at sea; but, from its arrival into the United States, the merchan-
1812.] ASSAYS OF FOREIGN COINS. 597
disc was at the risk, and on account, of the American shippers, who are bound for the amount borrowed. The
Aurora arrived at Philadelphia on the IGtli of June, 181'2, and an application has been made to the treasury for a
remission. No decision has taken place; but the owners of the cargo have been verbally informed that the voyage
from Calcutta, having been undertaken by tiiem with a knowledge of the non-importation act, ami without even
the plea of having funds in India, which they wanted to bring to the United States, flie transaction appeared, on
their part, in the lidit of a direct and voluntary infraction of the law. As the cargo had n(jt. however, been landed
when the act of oth July passed, and as that act, without reference to the time of arrival, or to any of the circum
stances of the voyage, admits to entry all American vessels previously laden in India, for the "landing of whose
cargoes, in the United States, bond hail been given, it appears that the Aurora is entitled to the benefits of that
act; and it is believed that the owners of the cargo have availed themselves of its provisions, and that the cargo
has been accoi;dingly entered, and remains subject to the disposition of Congress. With respect to the vessul, a
remission will, if necessary, be granted by the treasury, the owners having had no concern in, or control over, the
illegal part of her employment.
The ship " American Hero*' sailed on the 17th January, 1811, from Boston. The master sold her cargo at the
Cape of Good Hope and the Isle of France: and having taken in payment, bills of exchange on Madras and Cal-
cutta, proceeded there and i)uichased a cargo, for the landing of wliicli, in the United States, bond was given. In
conformity with orders from the owners, he thence went to Brazil, where he was not ])ermitted to sell his cargo;
and, after having waited several months, hearing of the last .\merican embargo, and apprehending war, he left Bra
zil, and brought the vessel and cargo to Providence, where she arrived prior to September last.
The •' Atalanta'' arrived, prior to the 8th of November last, in Philailelphia, from Calcutta, via Rio Janeiro, with
a valuable cargo. The circumstances of the voyage have not been communicated to the treasury.
The two last cases being clearly emijraced by the act of 5th July, 181'2, the parties have been informed that the
cargoes must necessarily remain subject to the disposition of Congress, and that the Secretary of the Treasury had
no power to interfere.
Another case has been mentioned, which, although no importation has taken place, ought, perhaps, to be stilted.
The brig " Daphiie" sailed from Philadelphia, for Calcutta, in the Spring oi 1811. According to orders, and
in order not to infringe the law, the vessel, with her return cargo, proceeded to St. Bartholmew's. Being there
when the declaration of war between the United States and Great Britain took place, and the act of .5th July last
not being known, the cargo was landed, and the vessel discharged. By the provisions of the said act. the cargo
is not admissible to entry, unless brought in the vessel on board of which it was laden in India; and the owners,
who cannot now import it legally, are placed in a worse situation than those who have infiiiiged the law.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. Lan'gdon Cheves, Chairman of the Commitlee of Tf'ays and Means.
Extract from a regulation for the conduct of the trade of foreign nations, with the ports and settlements of
the British nation, in the East Indies, and for defining the duties to which such trade shall be subject at such
of the said ports and settlements as are immediately dependent on the Presidency of Fort Jfilliam. Passed
by the Vice President, in Council, on the 30th Jipril, 1811.
Art. 3. — First. Foreign European ships, belonging to countries having no establishment in the East Indies, and
ships belonging to the United States of America, may, (when those countries and States, respectively, are in amity
with his majesty) in like nianner, [as in article '3 is granted to the ships of nations having settlements in the East
Indies] freely enter the British sea ports and harbors in the East Indies; thev shall be hospitably received tiiere;
and have free liberty to trade in imports and exports, conformably to the regulations of the place; provided, always,
that they proceed from their own ports direct to the said British territories, without touching at any port or place,
whatever, on the voyage out, except front necessity, and merely to procure refreshments or repairs, in case of
distress or accidents m the course of such voyage, the burthen of the proof of w hich necessitv to rest upon the parties.
Second. The vessels of the said European Powers, last aforesaid, and of the United States, shall not carry
any of the articles exported by them from said British territories, to any port or place, except to some port or place
in their own countries, respectively, where the same shall be unladen. The said ships shall not be cleared to carry
on the coasting trade in India; but vessels going with their original cargoes, or part thereof, from one British ])ort
of discharge to another British port, are not be considered as carrying on the coasting trade.
Third. The said vessels shall not be allowed to proceed either with or without return cargo from the said British
territories to the settlements or factories of any foreign European nation in India, or to the territory of any Indian
or Chinese potentate or power, except from the like necessity as is before described, of which the proof shall rest
with them. Nor shall the said vessels be allowed to enter the river in that part of the British territory situated in
Beiigal, for any other purpose thaii that of proceeding to the port of Calcutta for trade, refreshment, or repairs.
Fourth. In clearing out for their respective countries, the clearance shall be a direct one to the country, Euro-
pean or American, to which the vessel belongs, and to no other, whatever; they are to give bond, with the security
of a resident in the country, that they will deliver the cargo at the port for which the clearance is made, and such
bond is to be cancelled when a certificate iiom a British consul, or two known British merchants, resident at sucii
port, is produced, of the buna fide delivery of the cargo there.
12th CoxGRESS.] No. 384. [2d Session.
ASSAYS OF FOREIGN COINS.
CO.MMUMCATED TO THE SENATE, ON THE 31sT DECEMBER, 1812.
T^REASURY Department, December 28, 1812.
Sir: . , . , ,
I have the honor to transmit, herewith, a letter from the Director of the Mint, containing the result of the as-
says of foreign gold and silver coins, made in pursuance of the act of the 10th of April, 1806, entitled "An act re-
gulating the currency of foreign coins in the United States."
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir. vour obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The honorable the President of the Senate.
76 tt
398
FINANCE.
[1813.
Sir:
Mint of the United States, December 21, 1812.
Agreeably to your directions, of the 7th instant, I have caused assays to be made of the several species of fo-
reign gold and silver coins, made current by an act of Congress, of the 16th of April, 1806, the result of which,
according to the Assayer's report, is as follows:
No. 1,
2,
3,
4,
5,
Gold coins of Great Britain.
1806,
No.
made of 5 pieces of different dates
prior to
1
5 do.
dated
-
-
- 1806,
5 do.
dated
-
_
- 1808,
6 do.
dated
-
-
1809,
5 do.
dated
Gold
- 1810,
coins of
made of 5 pieces
of different dates
prior to
1806,
" 4 do.
dated
-
-
- 1806,
*' 4 do.
dated
_
_
- 1807,
" 4 do.
dated
-
.
- 1808,
" 1 do.
dated
.
-
- 1809,
" 4 do.
dated
-
-
- 1810,
1 do.
dated
-
- 1811.
C.grs.
22 0
22 0
22 0
22 0
22 0
21 2^^
21 2J
21 24
1 do. dated [Napoleon Emperor]1811,
Gold coins of Spain.
No. 1, made of 5 pieces of different dates prior to
2, "
3, "
4, "
5, "
6, "
7, "
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
dated
dated
dated
dated
dated
dated
1806,
1806,
1807,
1808,
1809,
1810,
1811.
21
21
21
21
21
20
20
20
20 3^
20 3
20 3
20 3|
21
2d ^
2|J <
3
o
IN
C bO
I 03
dated [Joseph Napoleon] 1809,
20 3dJ
Gold coins of Portugal.
No. 1 , made of 5 pieces of different dates prior to 1806, -
■ - - - 1806, -
2,
3,
4,
6,
6,
7,
5
t
2
5
5
5
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
dated
dated
dated
dated
dated
dated
- 1807, -
- 1808, -
- 1809, -
- 1810, -
- 1811, -
Silver coins of France.
No. 1, made of 4 pieces of different dates, [crowns]
2, " 4 pieces of different dates, [five francs]
22
0
22
0
22
0
22
0
22
0
22
0
22
0
Oz.
dwt.
grt.
10
18
6
10
16
0
10
15
12^
1 ..»-
10
15
12
CD
10
15
00
10
15
00V.O
10
15
12
^
10
15
12
11
>
10
15
12.
<
Silver coins of Spain.
No. I, made of 5 pieces of different dates prior to 1806, . - . .
2, " 5 do. dated - - - 1806, . - . .
3, " 5 do. dated - - - 1807, . - - .
4, " 5 do. dated - - - 1808, - - - .
5, " 5 do. dated - - - 1809, - . . .
6, " 5 do. dated - - - 1810, - - . .
7, " 5 do. dated - - - 1811, . . .. ,
From the foregoing report of the Assayer, it will appear —
1. That the gold coins of Great Britain and Portugal are all uniformly of the same quality, and exactly the same
with the gold coins of the United States, and hence their intrinsic value is at the rate of 100 cents for 27 grains, or
88| cents per pennyweight.
2. That the gold coins of France are also very nearly of a uniform quality, and their intrinsic value, at the rate of
100 cents for 27/;, y grains, or S7j%% cents per pennyweight.
3. That the gold coins of Spain are somewhat variable in their quality, the average (20 35^) will give their value at
the rate of 100 cents for 28fV'n grs. or 84yVTT cents per dwt.
4. That the intrinsic value of the French crown, supposing its weight 18 dwts. 17 grs. is 109f/j cents; and that of
the five franc piece, susposing its weight 16 dwts. 2 grs.=93f5V cents.
5. That the intrinsic value of the Spanish dollar, supposing it of the full weight of 17 dwts. 7 grs. is 100fj\ cents.
It may, however, be observed that both the French crown and Spanish dollar will most frequently fall short of the
above weights.
I have the honor to be, your most obedient faithful servant,
R. PATTERSON.
The Honorable Albert Gallatin, Secretary of fhc Treasury.
1815.]
THE MINT.
599
12th Congress.]
No. 385.
[2d Session.
MINT.
COiraUNICATKD TO THE SKNATE, JANUARY 4, 1813.
To the Senale and House of tiepresentalives of the United Stales:
I lay before Congress, for their information, a report of the Director of the Mint.
January ilh, 1813.
JAMES MADISON.
Sir:
Mint of the United States, January \sf, 1813.
I have the honor of laying before you a report of the operations of the mint for (he last
the statement of the treasurer, herewith transmitted, it will appear, that, during the above
struck at the mint,
In gold coins, 58,087 pieces, amounting to $290,435.
In silver coins 1,628,059 pieces, amounting to $814,029 50
In copper coins, 1,075,500 pieces, amounting to $10,755.
Making, in the whole, two millions seven hundred and sixty-one thousand si.x hundred
coin, amounting to one million one hundred and fifteen thousand two hundred and nineteen
The supply of gold and silver bullion still continues to be abundant — the deposites for
our vaults, amounting to upwards of half a million of dollars.
I have the honor to be, sir, with the greatest respect, your faithful servant,
James Madison, President of the United Stales.
twelve months. From
period, there have been
and forty-six pieces of
dollars and fifty cents,
coinage, at this time in
R. PATTERSON.
^ statement of the Coins struck at the Mint of the United States, from the 1st of January to the 3lst December,
1812, inclusivi^, viz:
GOLD COINS.
Amount in dol-
lars.
Half Eagles.
Total.
Quarter ending 31st March, 1812, - - - .
Do. 30th June, -----
Do. 30th September, . - - .
Do. 31st December, - - - _
16,983
22,152
8,406
10,546
$84,915
110,760
42,030
52,730
58,087 pieces of gold coins, - . . .
58,087
Total amount of gold coins, -
-
$290,435 00
5,545
2,430
2,780
coppsn COINS.
Cents.
Quarter ending 30th June, 1812, ....
Do. 30th September, ....
Do. 31st December, . . . .
554.500
243,000
278,000
1,075,500 pieces of copper coins, - - - -
1,075,500
Total amount of copper coins,
-
10,755 00
196,809
198.510
218,863
199,847 50
SILVKH COfNS.
Half Dollars.
Quarter ending 31st March, 1812, - - . -
Do. 30th June, - - - . .
Do. 30th September, - - - .
Do. 31st December, - - - .
393,618
397,020
437,726
399,695
1,628,059 pieces of silver coins, - - . -
1.628,059
Total amount of silver coins.
-
814,029 50
unt of the coins
in 1812,
Whole number, 2,761,646 pieces of all the coins. .\mo
$1,11.5,219 50
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 31s/ December, 1812.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
600
FINANCE.
[1813.
Jin abstract of the ordinary expenses of the Mint of the United States, from Isi January to 2lst December, 1812 ,
inclusive, viz.
'"■, '
Salaries.
Wages.
Incidental.
Total.
Quarter ending 31st March, 1812,
Do. 30th June, . . - .
Do. 30th September,
Do. 31st December,
$2,525 00
2,525 00
2,525 00
2,525 00
$1,910 49
1,933 48
1,952 26
1,865 62
$482 54
696 72
373 69
994 56
$4,918 03
5,155 20
4,850 95
5,385 18
Amount, -
$10,100 00
$7,661 85
$2,547 51
$20,309 36
Mint of the United States, Trectsitrer''s Office, Philadelphia, "ilst December, 1812.
BENJAMIN RUSH.
12th Congress.]
No. 386.
[2d Session.
TREASURY NOTES. ■ — "
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, JANUARY 23, 1813.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit to the Senate a report of the Secretary of the Treasury, complying with their resolution of the 20th
JAMES MADISON.
"^ instant.
January 23d, 1813
Treasury Department, January 22d, 1813.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the enclosed statements, prepared in conformity with the
resolution of the Senate of 20th instant.
For all the treasury notes wiiich have been disposed of, credit has been given, by the respective banks, to the
Treasurer of the United States, on the days from which such notes, respectively, were dated, and commenced to
bear interest.
i ' y .' . Respectfully submitted .
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The President of the United States.
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602 FINANCE. [1813.
12thCoNGRF.as.] JVo. 387. [2d Session.
PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 6, 1813.
Washington, February G, 1813.
Siu:
The object of my petition is to obtain a duty on the importation of all cupper which shall have been manufac-
tured into sheets or bolts. It is not with nie an object, at present, to have a duty laid on copper wire; but I con-
ceive tliere is, at least, every reason in favor of a duty on wire, that exists for a duty on sheets or bolts. At the
pame time that a duty is asked on copper so manufactured, I would suggest the leaving of copper, in a crude state,
to be free from duty.
Tiie materials which 5 have manufactured, have been copper in an unrefined state, which has been imported from
the western coast of South America, from Buenos Ayres, from Caraccas, from Mexico, by way of Vera Cruz and
Havana, and from the Levant. The quantity to be obtained from these places is ample for every purpose. The
mines in this country, so far as they have been explored, have not furnished sufficient assurance tliat a supply can
be obtained from them. But, were the manufacture of copper, from the crude state, more general in practice, the
increased facilities would, probably, occasion tlie known mines to be wrouglit.
I ilo not know, with any degree of certainty, what quantity of copper, in all its forms, is consumed in this coun-,
try: perhaps I am not i-AV from the amount when I say, five hundred tons, annually.
I understand, from Mr. Revere, tliat he can manufacture, taking the material in a crude state, from one to two
hundred tons. I can manufacture, with tiiy works, in their present state, one hundred tons, annually; and I can,
if I consider the business as affording sufficient encouragement, construct them so as to double that quantity. Mr.
Livingston, I suppose, can effect as much as either Mr. Revere or myself.
Considering the progress of these works, and that laying a duty will produce others, probably, I cannot doubt
that works in tliis country will, at no distant period, be constructed to refine and manufacture as much copper as
can be consumed in the United States.
With regard to a duty on crude copper, it may be a question whether tlie object of revenue, or encouragement
to the infant manufacture, should preponderate. If, for the sake of revenue, a duty ought to be laid, I would con-
ceive every doubt must be extinguished as to the policy of laying a duty on the material, in a higher state of manu-
facture. But, considering the uncertainty of an early resource in our own mines, and the assistance which manu ■
factures require, in order to prosper in their first introduction into the country, I trust it will be judged good policy
to extend to those now rising, the advantage of having the crude material exempt from duty.
When the mines of this country afford an expectation that they will be adequate to our wants, it may then be-
come a question, whether the crude copper from Spanish America and the Levant may also be included amongst
articles paying a duty.
I have not here the means of showing, and I cannot state, with absolute assurance of the fact, that a considerable
quantity of the copper from Soutli America has been usually manufactured in Great Britain. In former times, the
most of that copper went to Cadi'/,; and, I believe, a considerable portion found its way to England. I have not
thought it necessary to inquire particularly into this subject; but I believe, from such loose information as 1 have,
that the quantity which has gone usually to England was considerable.
Of late years, considerable quantities have been brought to this country, which, there being but very limited
means of working here, have been shipped to Europe and to Canton, and I believe to soma other places beyond the
Cape of Good Hope.
it may be a question, whether, ctmtemplating a duty, there should be a distinction between brazier's copper and
sheathing copper and bolts. Sheathing copper and bolts being used for ship-building, I conceive to stand on the
same footing, and I would suppose the same policy wliich requires a duty on sail-cloth, hemp, cordage, and every
other imported article necessary in constructing and fitting out a ship, will apply to copper. It need not be feared
that this duty will depress, in any degree worthy of consideration, tiie shipping interest. The tonnage duty, and
the duty on the articles mentioned, I consider equally objectionable. And here I would submit to the consideration
of the committee, the object of having works which may, by their stock of copper in its various stages, necessarily
on hand, together with apparatus and skilful workmen, not less important, afford a supply of this article indispensa-
ble in time of wai', when we may not have tlie means of importing it.
The duty on sheathing copper may. in some degree, cause ships to be coppered in England, which, otherwise,
would be coppered in this country. But this objection 1 set down as of little avail: for, if the copper is to be free
of duty, whether in the hold or on the bottom of the vessel, the only advantage from bringing it in the vessel is, that
our shipwrights will have the employment of fastening it on the » essel when it may arrive.
With regard to the duty on brazier-s copper, it is to be considered that but an inconsiderable portion of brazier's
copper is used for any other purpose than that of making stills. The duty on that copper amounts to little else than
a tax on distillation.
1 say, confidently, that the braziers cannot suffer any thing of importance by a duty on brazier's copper.
The duly on brazier's copper will not give British braziers such an advantage as to enable them to compete with
our braziers in making stills and other vessels, to be used in this country. The increased freight of hollow ware is
greatly against the British brazier. The variety in the capacity, form, and weight of stills, and other vessels used
here, would oblige the importers of such wares, from Fngland, to import a great portion of unsaleable vessels.
The fact is, that, in this country, the stills are generally made in the towns adjacent to the respective distilleries,
that the vessels may be adapted to the wants, to the circumstances, anil to the caprice of the respective distillers;
and if a large quantity of stills, of any given form, capacity, or weight, or any assortment that could be preconceived,
were imported, a great portion would, in general, be without purchasers. From the knowledge I have already
acquired on the subject. I consider a tailor as having as much reason to fear that a duty on cloth will cause ready-
made clothes to be imported from England, as that the braziers in this country have any thing to fear from this duty.
I have stated that, with my present works, I can manufacture one hundred tons annually. I am not here pre-
pared with testimony of this fact, but I will, if required, produce evidence which shall be satisfactory. The quality
I state to be excelled by none.
I have now on hand, about one hundred and seventy tons of crude copper. Should importations from England
be free in a shoit space of time, and no duty be laid, an inundation of sheet copper may force me to seek a foreign
market instead of having it manufactured, as, in that case, I might not choose to contest with the British manufac-
tures, which have been centuries in progressive improvement, and which have attained to such great perfection.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH.
The Honorable Thomas Newton,
Chairman of the Committee qf Commerce and Manufactures.
1813.] THE SINKING FUND. 603
Washington, February 6, 1813.
Sir:
The manufactory which I am interested in is capable, on it>; present establishment, t;) finisli, with one set
of workmen, three tons of copper in a week, without any extension of irnrks; by employing two sets of workmen,
we could nearly double (iiat quantify.
in J he year 1800 or 1801, we had acoatract with the Navy Depart men(. for a (|uantity of bolts, sheets, &c., to the
best of my recollection about ;i50,000 lbs. which we delivered in two years, without interferirii; with our ordinary
business. From the best information I have obtained, there was imported, the last yeai-, frotn F^n^laiul, into the
United States, short of five huiuired tons of copper; this I consider to be an urnisual quantity, as tin' market had
been nearly drained, I'rom the operati(in of the non-intercourse and nun-importation laws, anti many persons, who had
funds in England, order«>d ciipjier to be shi|>peJ, wiio have not heretofore been inipoiters of that article: allowing,
then, for argument, for it is impossible to be accurate without recurring to documents, that four hundred tons are
wanted annually, Mr. JloUingsworth can manufactuie one hundred tons, Mr. Tiivingston one hundietl, and our
establishment one hundred and fifty tons. There cannot a doubt exist but each of us could double the quantity, pro-
vided the Government should protect us by laying a duty, and, noiloubt, other manufactories would be established.
We depend, for the raw material, from abroad, viz: from Smyrna, Sweden, aiul South .\meriea.
Crude copper being an article of export from those places, particularly Smyrna and Soutli America, whenever
the merchant can be assured of not sustaiiiing a loss, he makes his remittance in copper, as, there being no freight, the
copper answering for ballast; therefore, in time of peace, we are sure of a sufficient .supply, and should we be
engaged in a long war, without doul)t some of the mines in our country would be explored.
Notwithstanding the large quantity of copper raised in England, crude copper is always admitted when imported
direct from the place of its origin.
When our revenue laws, regulating the duty on co[)per, were made, c^ipjier was not used in this country for
building of vessels; in fact, at that time, it was only partially used in Europe, it has since become general, both in
Europe and this country; the law. therefore, could not provide for this article, otherwise it would, without doubt, as
almost every article used in building and equipping vessels are subject to duty, ^ay, cordage, dieck, s/iea/Iiing paper,
andnails, ^-c. The law says, " copper in plates, pigs, and bars, free;" but it provides for all copper manufactures pay-
ing a duty. Under that section the collectors demanded a duty on bolts and sheathing copper; some importers con-
tended that bolts and sheathing was plates and bars, and, by a decision of the Supreme Court of the I'nifed States,
established it so. When our works were erected, bolls, pai'ticularly, were subject to duty, and the report of the com-
mittee of Commerce and Manufactures, made on our petition, showeil that, in the year 1808, tliat committee was of the
same opinion. I have not, in our petition, requested a duty on brazier's copper, fiom the opposition which our
former petition met with ti'om those gentlemen; although I have every reason to believe that they (the braziers)
would not be injured by a duty, as brazier's copper has always been at an advanced price of sheathing copper, more
than the difference of cost; the importer is the only person who can be affected, and he will only be obliged to resign
part of his profits to the Government; and, 1 have reason to believe, the importers were really the persons that remon-
strated to our former petition, although signed by the coppersmiths and braziers. Our wish, therefore, is, to have a
duty that will protect our manufactories whenever the intercourse shall be restored between this country and Eng-
land. For, whenever that event takes place, our manufactories will be destroyed, unless the Government protect
them by a duty.
Which is respectfully submitted by, sir, your most obedient very humble servant,
JOSEPH W. REVERE.
Honorable Thomas Newton,
Chairman qftke Commit lee of Commerce and Manufactures.
12th Congress.] JVq. 388. [2d Session.
SINKING FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, FEBRUARY 8. 1813.
The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund respectfully report to Congress as follows:
That the measures which have been authorized by the Board subsequent to their last report, of the 5th of Fe-
bruary, 1812, so far as the same have been completed, are fully detailed in the report of the Secretary of the Trea-
sury to this B(»ard, dated the 5th day of the present month, and in the statements therein referred to, which are
herewith transmitted, and prayed to be leceived as part of this report.
WM. H. CRAWFORD, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
J. MARSHALL, Chief Justice of the United Slates.
JAS. MONROE. Secretary of State.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Washinoton, February 6, 1813.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund —
That the balance of moneys advanced on account of the public debt, remaining unexpended at the
close of the year 1810, and applicable to payments tailing due after that year, which balance, as
appears by the statement B, annexed to the last annual report, amounted to fi)ur hundred and
nniety-three thousand one hundred and seventy-four dollars seventeen cents, - - - 8493,174 17
Together with the sums disbursed from the treasury during the year 1811, on account of the prin-
cipal and interest ol'tl-.e public debt, which sums, as appears by the statement C, annexed to the
last annual report, amounted to eight millions one hundred and forty-eight thousand and ninety-
five dollars, ---------... 8,148,095 00
Together with a further sum arising from profit in exchange on remittances from America to Europe,
purchased during the year 1811, amounting, as appears by the statement D, annexed to the last
annual report, to fifty-six thousand seven hundred and twenty-six dollars fourteen cents, - 56.726 14
And with the further sum of £4,900 sterling, in bills taken in payment of the principal of an equal
sum of protested bills, as appears by the same statement D, and equal, at par, to - - 21,777 78
And amounting, together, to the sum of eight millions seven hundred and nineteen thousand seven
hundred and seventy-three dollars nine cents, .......
8,719,773 09
604 FINANCE. [1813.
Have been accounted for in the following manner:
I. There was repaid into the treasury, during; the year 1811, on account ol the principal of moneys
heretofore advanced for the payment of the public debt, including the amount of sundry bills of
exchange recei\e(i in lieu of others previously purchased, which had been protested, as appears
by the statement E, annexed to the last annual report, the sum of one hundred and sixty-eight
thousand four hundred and forty-four dollars, forty -five cents, ----- $168,444 45
II. The sums actually applied, during the same year, to the payment of the principal and interest of
the public debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department, amounted, as
will appear by the statement A, to eight millions and forty-eight thousand eighi hundred and
fourteen dollars seventy-nine cents, viz:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, - - $5,543,606 39
2. Paid on account of the interest and charges on the same, - - 2,505,208 40
8,048,814 79
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1811, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department,
amounted, as will appear by the statement B, to five hundred and two thousand five hundred and
thirteen dollars eighty-five cents, --------- 502,513 85
$8,719,773 09
That, during the year 1812, ihe following disbursements were made out of the Treasury on account of the prin-
cipal and interest of the public debt, viz:
I. On account of the interest and reimbursement of the domestic funded debt, - - . $3,845,117 34
II. On account of the domestic unfunded debt, - - - •• - . $945 04
And of the debt due to foreign officers, ------ 1,444 17
822,599 64
2,389 21
111. On account of the interest on Louisiana stock, and on converted stock, payable in Eurojie, - 627,051 64
Amounting, together, as will appear by the annexed list of warrants, marked C, to four millions four
hundred and seventy-four thousand five hundred and fifty-eight dollars nineteen cents, - $4,474,558 19
Vtliich disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
1. From the funds constituting the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for the year 1812, viz:
From the fund arising from the interest on the debt transferred to the Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund, as per statement I, - - - - - - - - - - $1,899,125 23
From the fund arising from the sale of public lands, being the amount received into the treasury,
from 1st October, 1811, to 30th September, 1812, per statement K, - - - .
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and on the tonnage of
vessels, -------- . - . . 1,727,906 03
Amounting, together, to - - - - - - - - - - $4,449,630 89
AVhich sum of ------- - - $4,449,630 89
Being deducted from the annual appropriation of - ■ • - 8,000,000 00
Leaves an unexpended balance, to be applied during the year 1813, in addition to the
appropriation for that year, of -..-..- $3,550,369 11
II. From repayments into the treasury on account of moneys heretofore advanced for the payment
of dividends on the domestic funded and unfunded debt, as will appear by the statement E, - 24,927 30
$4,474,558 19
That the above mentioned disbursements, together with the above stated balance, which remained
unexpended at the close of the year 1811, of .-----. 502,51385
And together wiih a further sum, arising from profit on remittances from America to Europe, pur-
chased during the year 1812, and amounting, as will appear by the statement D, to - - 91,532 88
Making, together, five millions and sixty -eight thousand six hundred and four dollars ninety-two
cents. - - - - ■ " - - - - - - - - $5,068,604 92
Will be accounted for in the next annual report, in conformity with the accounts which shall then have been
rendered to the Treasury Department.
That, in the meanwhile, the manner in which the said sum has been applied, is estimated as foUoweth:
I. The repayments into the treasury, on account of the principal of moneys advanced for the payment
of dividends on the domestic funded and unfunded debt, have, during the year 1812, amounted,
as by the above mentioned statement E, to - - - - - - - - 24,927 30
II. The sums actually applied during the year 1812. to the principal and interest of the public debt,
are estimated as follows:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, - ■■ -$2,262,690 01
2. Paid on account of interest and charges on the public debt, - - 2,422,060 14
4,684,750 15
As will appear by the estimate F.
III. The balance which remained unexpended at the close of the year 1812, and applicable to pay-
ments tidling due after that year, is estimated, per estimate G, at ----- 358,92747
$5,068,604 92
That, in conformity with the resolution of the Commissioners of tlie Sinking Fund, of the 19th of June, 1812,
copy whereof is hereunto annexed, marked M, the residue of the converted stock was reimbursed at the close of the
year 1812; and that, in conformity with the resolution of the said commissioners, of the 6th of July, 1812, copy of
which is annexed, marked N, 179,300 dollars of Louisiana domestic six per cent, stock, 14,000 ilollars (nominal)
of deferred six per cent, stock, and 57,000 dollars of six per cent, stock, of 1812, have been purchased previous to
the 31st December, 1812, having cost, together, 242,847 dollars 39 cents, as will more particularly appear in the
statement marked L.
And that the statement H exhibits the amount of stock transferred to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund,
and to the Treasurer of the United States. In trust for said States, and standing on the books of the trea-
sury on the 31st December, 1812; no stock having been transferred in payment for lands, during the year 1812.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department. February olh, 1813.
1813.]
THE SINKING FUND.
605
A.
Statement of the application, during the year 1811, of the funds provided for the payment of the principal and interest
of the public debt.
I. Payments on account of the principal of the public debt.
Of the domestic debt.
Annual reimbursement of old six per cent, stock, -
Do. Do. of deferred do. . . .
Reimbursement of a part of the converted six per cent, stock,
Repayment of temporary loan, obtained from the Bank of the United
States, --------
II. 071 account of interest and charges.
1. On the domestic debt.
Interest for tlie year 1811, on the several species of the domestic
funded debt, as settled at the treasury, - - - .
Do. on Louisiana stock domesticated, - - .. .
Do. on temporary loan from Bank of the United States,
2. On the foreign debt.
Interest on exchanged and converted stocks, payable in Amster-
dam. - - Guilders. 5,6li 0 8. at 40 cents, $2,015 61
Do. do. in London, £.3,977 18 11, at 4s. 6^/. 17,G79 76
Do. on Louisiana stock from 1st July, 1810, to 30th June, 1811, viz:
Payable in Amsterdam. G. 750,000 00, at 40 cents, $300,000
Do. in London, ^£81,905 17, at 4s. 6d. 364,026
1,074,203 05
424.951 05
Commissions and charges, viz:at .Amsterdam, including G. 5,247 9.
Interest on advances of the
commissioners, - G. 10,681 18 11, at40cts. $4,272 77
At London, - - £484 1 00. at 4s. 6f/. 2,15133
Loss in exchange in drawing G. 400,000 from London to Amster-
dam, (cost £45,412 12 4,) - (rt.) $41,833 85
Deduct gain on specie shipped to Amsterdam, by the Con-
stitution frigate, G. 12,161 10, - - - 4,864 60
Commissions to agents in America, for purchasing bills.
19,925 37
664,026 00
6,424 10
36,969 25
745 10
1,499,154
10
1,294,452
29
2,750,000
00
1,683,225
13
24,051
00
69,842
45
5,543,606 39
728,089 82
2,505,208 40
3,048,814 79
(«.) There was a gain in exchange on the remittance of this sum. of £45,412 12 4 from America to England,
(which is accounted for as part of the sum of $56,726 14, the amount of gain in exchange on remittances in the year
1811) of - - - - - - - - - - ' - - $38.368 87
So that the real loss in exchange, on the whole of the transaction, is only - - - 3,464 98
Or, a little more than 2 per cent, on the 400,000 guilders.
Treasury Department. Register's Office, February 4, 1813.
B.
$41,833 85
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Statement of the provision made, before the 1st day of January, 1812, /or the payment of the principal and interest
of the public debt falling due after that day.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
1. Cash in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, viz:
In London, on 31st December, 1811, " - - £81,874 00 9
Deduct amount of a draft on them, by the commissioners in
Amsterdam, credited in Amsterdam prior to 31st Decem-
ber, 1811, though not charged in London till after that day. 45,412 12 4
£36,401 08 5, at 4s. &d. $162,050 76
In Amsterdam, on the same day, - - - - G. 557,920 00
Deduct amount of moneys received by the commissioners be-
fore 1st January, 1812, but not paid at the treasury till
after that day, - - - - - - 15,641 18
G. 542,278 02, at 40 cts. 216,911 24
2. Remittances outstanding, viz:
Amount paid for at the treasury, and remitted to London before 1st January, 1812,
but not received by the agents till after that day, £6,398 16 10, at 4s. 6d.
tt
28.439 30
407,401 30
606
FINANCE.
[1813,
3. Amount of payments made at the treasury before the 1st January, 1812, for
bills which have been protested for non-payment, and which, on that day, had not
been repaid into the treasury, viz:
Amount outstanding previous to the year 1809, as explained in the report of February
3, 1809, -------- $13,357 00
Do. do. of bills purchased in 1810, and protested for non-payment, (a.) 8,888 88
II. On account of the Doraestic Debt, viz:
1. Cash in the hands ofcommissioners of loans, deceased, and out of office, $9,061 85
3. Do. do. of commissioners in office, applicable to payment of
dividends, - 1,226,069 92
3. Do. do. of the treasurer, as agent for the commissioners of
the sinking fund, .-.--. 307,662 08
4. Do. heretofore advanced to a commissioner of loans, no longer in office, for the re-
imbursement of exchanged stock, and remaining unapplied, - - - -
The demands to be satisfied out of these funds, on the 1st January, 1812, were as
follows, viz:
1 . Dividends payable by the commissioners of loans, including the dividends due on that
day, and exclusiveof dividends no longer demandable at their offices, 1,216,913 81
2. Dividends on stock standing on the treasury books, beyond the amount
advanced to the cashiers for their payment, - - - - 58.853 50
3. Unclaimed dividends from the loan offices, payable at the treasury,
beyond the amount advanced to the cashiers for their payment, 197,981 48
22,245 88
1,542,793 85
3,821 61
1,546,615 46
1,473,748 79
429,647 18
72,866 67
$502,513 85
(a.) The amount of this item, as given in statement B, annexed to last annual report, was
During the year 1811, there was received in exchange for bills which had been previously protested,
other bills, amounting to ^£4,900, as explained in the statements D and E, annexed to last annual re-
port, equal, at par, to .--..--.- $21,77778
And there was repaid into the treasury, the amount of two bills, (for £1,500) as stated
in the same statement E, equal, at par, to ..-..- 6,66667
Leaving still outstanding, John W. & Gilbert Russell's bill on Conway and Davidson, for £2,000
sterling, equal to--------- . . .
$37,333 33
28,444 45
$8,888 88
Treasury Department, Register's Office, 4th February, 1813.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1812, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the payment of interest on Louisiana Stock.
WARBANTS.
IN WHOSK FAVOR.
AMOUBT.
Numbers.
Date.
Dollars. Cts.
4268 ,
January 7,
1812,
George Zollicofer,
607 42
4326
February 11,
"
James Cox, - - -
37,111 10
4327
bh 4i
"
Do. ...
92 77
4329
12,
"
Jonathan Smith, - .. .
56,422 92
4330
kfc kh
"
Do.
141 05
4359
21,
"
Walter Hellen,
2,755 01
4375
28,
"
Samuel Flewelling, - . .
55,666 66
4376
ik ik
"
Do.
139 16
440S
March 11,
"
George Burroughs.
74,938 15
4409
tk a
**
Do. - - -
187 34
4598
April 16,
'•
Thomas Cole,
3,520 00
4641
May 11,
"
James Cox,
23,111 11
4642
bi. kh
^'
Do.
57 77
4672
23,
'•
Do. - - -
28,444 44
4673
kb b(
'•
Do. - - -
71 11
4713
June 12,
*'
Samuel Flewelling,
70,762 22
4714
k b b4
Do. - . -
176 90
4923
July 11,
"'
Jonathan Smith, - . .
71,111 11
4924
t. i(.
"'
Do.
177 77
5052
September 16,
"
Thomas Cole, - .
713 79
5182
October 6,
'"
J- A. Van Reisen, - . .
1,843 84
5285
November 4,
"
Samuel Flewelling. - . .
117,000 00
5383
December 17,
'"
Do.
82,000 00
$627,051 64
1813.]
THE SINKING FUND.
607
Included in the foregoing list qf warrants, are the following warrants for commissions to agents who purchased
the bills.
WARRANTS.
IS waoBH vAVon.
AHOUMT.
Numbers.
Dates.
Dollars. Cents.
4327
4330
4376
4409
4642
4673
4714
4924
February 11,
12,
" 28,
March 11,
May 11,
23,
June 12,
July 11,
1812,
4«
James Cox, - - -
Jonathan Smith, - . -
Samuel Fiewelling,
George Burroughs,
James Cox, - - -
Do. - - -
Samuel Fiewelling,
Jonathan Smith,
92 77
141 05
139 16
187 34
57 77
71 11
176 90
177 77
$1,043 87
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1812, o?i the Treasurer of the United States, on ac-
count of the reimbursement and interest of the Domestic Debt.
WARRANTS.
iir waosE FAroB.
AMOUNT.
Numbers.
Dates.
Dollars. Cents
4701
June 8,
1812,
Morton A. Waring,
Sherwood Haywood, -
_
21,000 00
4702
(( a
64
-
1,750 00
4703
t; ((
44
William Gardner,
-
5,150 00
5032
September 8,
44
Jonathan Smith,
-
116,761 17
5036
11,
44
William Whann,
-
20,000 00
5044
15,
44
William Gardner,
-
5,100 00
5045
a n
44
Sherwood Haywood, -
-
1,700 00
5046
u a
<4
Morton A. Waring,
-
21,500 00
5047
a ii.
44
Robert Habersham,
-
11,000 00
5059
" 21,
44
Benjamin Austin,
-
135,000 00
5060
a ki
44
Christopher EUery,
-
6,000 00
5061
fci ib
44
Jonathan Bull,
-
17,000 00
5062
U it
44
James Ewing,
Thomas Nelson,
-
2,750 00
5063
(• ((
4 4
-
7,500 00
5074
" 26,
44
Edward Hall,
-
24,000 00
5284
November 4,
44
Samuel Fiewelling,
-
24,112 95
5328
25,
.4
Jonathan Smith,
-
101,973 27
5347
December 5,
44
Sherwood Haywood, -
-
1,050 00
5376
17,
44
William Gardner,
-
11,000 00
5377
(( (t
44
Do.
-
10,733 52
5378
.• i-i.
44
Sherwood Haywood, -
-
2,700 00
5379
ii. i.
44
Do.
-
6,540 39
5380
• • ii
44
Morton A. Waring,
-
60,000 00
5381
.(. li
44
Do.
-
14,288 96
5397
'' 23,
44
Benjamin Austin,
-
285,000 00
5398
44 14
44
Do.
219,782 22
1.123,392 48
4433
March 18,
44
Thomas T. Tucker,
$454,593 58
4757
June 22.
44
Do. -
454,593 58
5067
September 23,
44
Do.
455,576 08
5410
December 28.
44
Do. -
534,361 98
1 899 125 22
5396
03.
44
Do. -
822,599 64
$3,845,117 34
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during the year 1812. on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the payment of certain parts of the Domestic Debt.
WARRANTS.
IN WHOSE FArOR.
AMOITST.
Numbers.
Dates.
Dollars. Cts.
4407
4443
4619
4880
5071
5312
5392
March H.
44 21
April 29,'
July 3.
September 24,
November 18,
December 21.
1812.
4.
4(
44
44
44
4.
William Whann, - - ..
Hannanus Bleecker. -
Thomas Sammons, - - -
Pierre Van Courtlandt,
William Whann,
John Davidson.
Matthew Clay,
100 00
81 97
17 59
8 44
365 14
226 93
144 97
$945 04
608
FINANCE.
[1813.
List of Warrants draivn according to law, during the year 1812, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the payment of debts due to Foreign Officers.
WAHHANTS.
IN WHOSE PAVOB.
AM0U5T.
Numbers.
Dates.
Dollars. Cts.
4940
July 17, 1812,
Lieutenant Colonel Gimat,
1,444 17
RECAPITULATION.
Interest on reimbursement of the domestic debt.
Interest on Louisiana stock, -
Paying certain parts of domestic debt,
Debts due to foreign officers. . - .
Treasury Department, Register'' s Office, Januai-y 16, 1813.
$3,845,117 34
627,051 64
945 04
1,444 17
$4,474,558 19
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
D.
Amount of Remittances, during the year one thousand eight hundred and twelve, on account of interest on the
Louisiana and other stocks in Europe.
Guilders. Dollars.
15,641 18, at 44 cents per guilder, cost ------- $6,882 43
4,288 00, at 43 do. do. do. - - - - - - - i,843 84
1,699 10, at 42 do. do. do. - - - - - - - 713 79
200,000 00, at 41 do. do. do. - - - - - - - 82,000 00
300,000 00, at 39 do. do. do. in part, - - . - . 117,000 00
521,639 08 guilders, equal to
$208,440 06
£ sterling
9,050 00 00, at 15 per cent below par,
15,538 07 05, at 15^ do do.
26,971 12 07, at 16^ do. do.
7l0 00 00, at 16} do. do.
7,740 00 00. at 16 do. do.
46,650 00 00, at 20 do. do.
7,850 00 00, at 21 do. do
Dollars.
34,188 88
58,355 21
100,004 70
2,605 55
28,894 49
165,866 66
27.562 22
dEl 14,500 00 00 sterling, cost -
Applied to remittances, --------
Paid Agents for commissions ---....
Amount of warrants issued in the year 1812, on account of interest on the Louisiana and other stock,
as per preceding statement C, --_-...
Gain in Exchange: — Guilders 521,629 08, at par,
Sterling^ll4,500 00, atpar.
417,567 71
$626,007 77
1,043 87
$627,051 64
Paid for remittances as above, - - .
Gain in Exchange in 1812,
Treasury Departmb:nt, Register\i Office, 30th January, 1813.
E.
-$208,651 76
- 508,888 89
717,540 65
- 626,007 77
$91,532 88
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Statement of the Repayments made into the Treasury, during the year 1812, on account of the Public Debt.
Date of
warrants.
No. of
warrant.
On whom drawn.
Principal.
Damages
and interest.
Amount of
warrant.
1812.
March 31,
1592.
1593.
1594.
James Davidson, for so much remaining in his hands,
heretofore advanced for the payment of unclaimed
dividends, per report No. 25,488,
Do. do. for paying dividends on the funded domestic
debt, per report No. 25,490, - - - -
Do. do. on the registered debt, per report No. 25,489,
$20,000 00
4,903 99
23 31
-
$20,000 00
4,903 99
23 31
24,927 30
-
24,927 30
Treasury Department, Register'' s Office, 30th January, 1813.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
1813.1 THE SINKING FUND. gQg
F.
./?n estimate of the application made, in the year 1812, of the funds provided for the payment qf the principal and
interest of the public debt.
I. On account of the principal.
1. Reimbursement of old six per cent, and deferred stocks, estimated at - $l,4l9,l3-2 19
'i. Do. of converted six per cent, stock, - - - 505,318 41
3. Do. of registered debt, including arrearages of interest, 845 04
4. Do. of debts due to foreign officers, including do. (lo. 1,444 17
5. Stocks purchased, viz: Louisiana domestic six per cent, stock, 179,300 00
Six per cent, stock of 1812. 57,000 00
Deferred six per cent, stock, nominal
amount $14,000, unredeemed amount, 9,650 20
2,289 21
245,950 20
n. On account of interest and charges.
2,262,690 01
1. Interest on the domestic funded debt, estimated at - - - 1,688,168 17
2. Interest on Louisiana stock domesticated, - - . . 107,322 00
3. Interest and charges on foreign debt, viz:
Interest on converted stock, payable in London and Amsterdam, 7,651 78
Do. and charges on Louisiana stock, payable in do. and do. 617,874 32
625,526 10
Commissions to agents in America, for purchasing bills, - 1,043 87
626,569 97
2,122,060 14
$4,684,750 15
^n estimate of the funds provided, before the \st January, 1813, for the repayment of the principal and interest of
the Public Debt, falling due after that day.
I. On account of the foreign debt.
Casii in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, and remittances outstanding on the
31st December, 1811, per preceding statement B, - - - . . $407,401 30
The remittances made during the year 1812, per preceding statement D, are as follows, viz:
To Amsterdam, Gs. 521.629 8, at 40 cents, - - - $208,651 76
To London, £ 114,500, at 4*. 6(/. - - - 508,888 89
717,540 65
Total to be accounted for, ---... i, 124, 941 95
The amount applied, during the year 1812, per preceding estimate F, is calculated t(» have been,
for interest, and charges in Europe, ---... 625,526 10
The balance in the hands of agents in Europe, or in remittances outstanding, may therefore be
estimated, on the 31st December, 1812, at ..... 499,41585
The amount of protested bills, outstanding and unrecovered on that day, was tiie same as tliat
on the 31st December, 1811, per preceding statement B. .... 22.24588
521.661 73
From which deduct —
IT. On account of the domestic debt.
For unclaimed dividends, demandabie at the treasury, and not yet advanced to the bank, for
payment to the creditors, ....... 162,734 26
$358,927 47
610
FINANCE.
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THE SINKING FUND.
611
I.
Statement of moneys arising from the interest on stock transferred to the United States, being the amount drawn
by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the public debt, during the year 1812, pursuant to the act of
May 8th, 1792, agreeably to statement made at the Treasury.
1812, March 18. Warrant No. 4,433.
June 22. 4,757,
September 23. 5,067,
December 28. 5,410,
Treasury Department, Register's (Jffice, January 16, 1813.
$454,593 58
454,593 58
455,576 08
534,361 98
$1,899,125 22
J0SP:PH NOURSE, Register.
K.
Statement of moneys drawn by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the public debt, in the year 1812, being
on account of moneys received into the treasury from sales of public lands, pursuant to the act of 3d March,
1795, agreeably to statements made at the Treasury.
1812. December 23, Warrant No. 5,396,
Treasury Department, Register'' s Office, January 16, 1813.
$822,599 64
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Purchases of stock made by Jonathan Smith and Samuel Flewelling.for the Commissioners of the Sinking Fuiul.
Dr. The United States,
To Jonathan Smith, Cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania.
To Louisiana 6 per cent, stock, purchased on account of the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund, viz:
1812, July 25. $10,000, interest from July, - . - - $9,925 00
Deduct six months' interest, say from July to January next, 300 00
Brokerage,
25. $5,000, at 99? per cent.
20,500, at 995 do.
Brokerage,
31. 40,000, at 99| per cent, -
Brokerage,
Aug. 10. 3,000. at 99i per cent. -
Brokerage,
11. 40,000, at 96| per cent. -
Brokerage.
Dr. Thomas T. Tucker, Esq. Treasurer of the United States,
To Samuel Flewelling, Cashier of the ^fanhattan Company.
For United States stock, bought for account of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund.
1812, Aug. 24. Louisiana domesticated 6 percent. $5,000, at 99.1 - $4,975 00
Deduct 6 months" interest. - - - - 150 00
9,625
24
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4,962
20,397
50
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38,700 00
96 75
Add brokerage i per cent., . - _
26. Louisiana domesticated 6 per cent. 10,000, at 89^,
Deduct 6 montlis' interest, _ . .
Add brokerage | per cent..
4,825 00
12 06
Nominal, deferred, 14,000 00
Off,31yl5 4,349 80
Add brokerage 5 per cent.,
-9,650, -Vj, at 99^,
9.950 00
300 00
9,650 00
24 12
9,577 83
23 94
Dr. The United States,
To Jonathan Smith, Cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania.
To six per cent, stock, purchased on account of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund.
1812, Oct. 23. $7,000 6 per cent, of 1812, at 99i per cent, - - $6,965 00
Brokerage, - - - - 1741
9,649 06
25,423 40
39,899 50
2,992 46
38,796 75
4,837 06
9,674 12
9,601 77
6,982 41
116,761 17
24,112 95
612
FINANCE.
[1813.
STATEMENT L— Continued.
1812, Oct. S3. $6,000 Louisiana, at 99$ per cent..
200 do. at 99i per cent. 199
Deduct one quarter's interest, 3
Brokerage,
27. 25,000 Louisiana, at 99| 24,875
Deduct one quarter's dividend, 375
Brokerage,
30. 30,000 6 per cent, of 1812, at 99^,
Brokerage,
Nov. 12. 4,600 Louisiana, at 995
Deduct one quarter's interest,
Brokerage,
14. 10,000 Louisiana, at 99^
4,577
69
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Deduct 1 quarter's interest on 8,000, 120
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20.000 6 per cent, of 1812.at99| -
Brokerage,
$5,970 00
196 00
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9,855 00
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19,950 00
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24,561 25
29,849 43
4,519 27
9,879 03
19,999 87
Dollars,
101,973 27
242,847 39
REC APITULATI ON.
Louisiana, $179,300, . - . -
6 per cent, of 1812. 57,000, . - _ -
6 per cent, deferred, 14,000, unredeemed amount $9,650 20,
$250,300
Treasury Department, Begister^s Office, February 4, 1813.
Cost, $176,413 91
do. 56,831 71
do. 9,601 77
$242,847 39
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
M.
At a meeting of the Commissioners of tlie Sinking Fund, held on the 19th day of June, 1812 —
Present: William H. Crawford, President of the Senate, pro tern.
James Monroe, Secretary of State,
Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
It was Resolved and determined. That the Secretary of the Treasury cause to be reimbursed, on the first day of
January, 1813, (he residue of the converted six per cent, stock, created by virtue of the act supplementary to the
act, entitled " An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States."
WILLIAM H. CRAWFORD, President of the Senate pro tern.
JAMES MONROE, Secretary qf State,
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
A true copy of the original minutes.
Edward Jones, Secretary to the Board of Commissioners.
N.
At a meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, held on the 6th day of July, 1812 —
Present: William H. Crawford, President of the Senate, pro ^e??i.
James Monroe, Secretary of State,
Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
It was Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be authorized to cause so much of the annual appropria-
tion of eight millions of dollars as may be legally applied to that object, to be applied to the purchase of the funded
debt of the United States, and of other public securities, the purchase whereof is authorized by law.
WILLIAM H. CRAWFORD, President of the Senate, pro tern.
JAMES MONROE, Secretary of State,
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
A true copy of the original minutes.
Edward Jones, Secretary to the Board of Commissioners.
1813.] INCREASE OF REVENUE. 613
12th Congress.] No. 389. [2(1 Sessiok.
INCREASE OF REVENUE.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 15, 1613.
Mr. Cheves, from tlie Committee of Ways and Means, made the following report:
That they have deemed it to be their duty, tliat the public service may not sufter, and that the public credit may
be duly supported, to look beyond the ways and means of the present year, and to take into consideration the reve-
nue which may be wanted for the year 1814. That an estimate of the probable amount of the revenue which will
accrue under existing laws, and be receivable w ithin that year, has been submitted to Congress in the annua! report
of the Secretary of the Treasury, matle during the present session. 'I'liat, com|)ariiig the amount thereof with the
sums winch will probably be required, by a pruiletit regard to the public credit, it ap|)ears to the committee itidis-
pensably necessary to make a further provision. Tiiat this may be done by a partial suspension of the non-importa-
tion acts, whicii will not greatly lessen their injurious effects upon the enemy, by an additional duty on foreign ton-
nage, and by the imposition of internal taxes and duties. That, in their opinion, all these means will be necessary
to supply the revenue which will be wanted. That it is impracticable, during the piesent session, consistently with
a due attention to the other business of the nation, to enact the laws necessary to embrace the last mentioned object,
but that this may be done without difficulty, and without a delay which will be injurious either to the public credit or
the public service, by an earlier meeting of Congress than the constitutional period, which it will be the tluty of
Congress, or the Executive branch of the Government, to fix, at such time as shall be deemed most proper and expe-
dient. That it is, however, necessary that the suspension of the non-importation acts, which is contemplated, should
be enacted at the present session of Congress, and, lor this purpose, and tiie imposition of additional duties on
foreign tonnage, they beg leave to report a bill.
They also report, herewith, a correspondence between the Secretary of the Treasury and this committee, on tJie
subject of this report.
CoMMirrEE Room, id Febniary, 1813.
Sir:
I am directed by the Committee of Ways and Means to request from you the favor of a reply to the follow-
ing questions:
1. What, in your opinion, \yould be the probable amount of revenue applicable to the service of the year 1814.
which would result from a modification or partial repeal of the non-importation acts, such as is sugg;ested in your
letter of the 10th day of June, 1812, addressed to the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.''
•2. Is the modification, suggested by that letter, the best, in your opinion, that can be devised to obtain a given
revenue with the least possible dimiimtion of the effects of the non-importation acts.'' If not, be pleased to suggest
such alterations and improvements as occur to your mind.
3. Are there, in your opinion, any further legal provisions necessary, or will any be expedient, more effectually
to enforce the non-importation acts, or to ensure the more effectual collection of the revemie?
4. W'ould it, in your opinion, be advisable to increase the duty on foreign tonnage? If it would, to what amount,
and what would be the probable addition to the revenue applicable to the year 1814. by such increase.-"
I am, sir, with great respect, &c.
LANGDON CHEVES.
The Hon. Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
Sir: Treasury Department, 9th February, 1813.
I have the honor to submit the following answers to the questions proposed in your letter of the 3d instant:
1. It is believed, for the reasons stated in my letter of 10th June last, to the Committee of Ways and Means,
that the amount of revenue applicable to the service of the year 1814, which would result from a modification of the
non-importation acts, as suggested in the said letter, may be estimated at about five millions of dollars, provided
that modification takes place during the present session of Congress.
2. No better modification, for the purposes therein intended, has suggested itself, than that proposed in the letter
aforesaid. But, it would seem reiiuisite, for the same object, that no drawback should be allowed on the re-ex-
portation of the merchandise which may be thus imported.
3. The most important legal provision, which appears necessary to enforce the non-importation .acts, is, a posi-
tive prohibition of a restoration, by order of court, of merchandise, the importation of which is prohibited by law.
It is also believed that it will be necessary to order all the cargoes of salt, particularly from Lisbon, to be discharged
under the inspection of proper officers; and it appears reasonable that the expense should be defrayed by the
importers.
4. It appears, in every point of view, highly desirable that tl.e duty on foreign tonnage should be increased. A
duty of ten dollars per ton does not seem greater than what is required for the protection of American vessels. But
I cannot form any correct estimate of tiie probable addition resulting to the revemie from such increase. Much
would depend on the suppression of the trade carried by American vessels with enemy's licences.
With respect to the necessity of providing an additional revenue for the year 1814, 1 beg leave to refer to the
statements made, and opinions expressed, when I had the honor, several weeks ago, to wait on the Committee of
Ways and Means. And I beg leave to add, that this necessity has been considerably increased by the subsequent
expenditures authorized by law: amongst which must be particularly mentioned the act for the increase of the
navy and that for raising twenty thousand men for one year. Indeed, considering the general rate of expenditure
resulting from the war measures which have been adopted, I am of opinion, that it will be necessary to recur both
to a modification or repeal of the non-importation acts, and to the proposed internal taxes, in order to provide a
reveime commensurate with those expenses. When an additional revenue of five millions was be'ieved sufficient,
that opinion was predicateil on the supposition made by the committee, that annual loans of only ten or eleven
miUions of dollars would be wanted. With a revenue of twelve millions of dollars for this year, it is ascertained
tliat a loan of at least sixteen millions is necessary.
I have the honor to be, &c.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. Langdox Cheves, Chairman of the Committee of Tf'ays and Means.
78 tt
614 FINANCE. [1813.
Committee Room, February 11, 1813.
Sik:
The Committee of Ways and Means are of opinion that it is expedient to raise an internal revenue for the
for the service of tlie year 1814: but that it is altogether impracticable, within the present session, to pass the neces-
sary laws for that purpose; they have, therefore, directed me to inquire of you, at what time, in your opinion, it
will be necessary that such laws should be enacted, in order to raise a revenue, which may be collected in time for
the service of that year.
1 am also directed to bring to your attention the last paragraph of your letter to tlie chairman of this Committee,
of the 10th June, 1812, and to ask whether the opinion thereni given is applicable to the present state of things, and
to the probable exigencies of the Government, in (he year 1814r
As early an answer as shall be consistent with your convenience is requested.
I am, with great respect, your obedient servant,
LANGDON CHEVES.
The Honorable Alberi- Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
Sir:
Treasury Department, February 12, 1813.
In answer to your letter of yesterday, I have the honor to state tiiat I still believe it practicable to organize
the taxes within three or four months after the passing of the laws in the shape reported. This, however, is only
matter of opinion, in which I may be mistaken; and it would certainly be desirable, if otiier considerations do not
oppose it, to prevent the danger of disappointment, by allowing more time for the selection of officers, preparing
and transmitting the forms and instructions, and taking all other steps necessary for the organization of a difficult
and novel system, which must pervade every part of the extensive territory of the United States. The selection of
officers, including the time necessary to ascertain whether they will accept, is perhaps the operation most likely to
pi-oduce delay.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. Langdon Chkves, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
Committee Room, Jwne 9, 1812.
Sir:
I am directed, by the Committee of Ways and Means, to request you to inform them, whether, in your opi-
nion, the non-importation act may not be so modiSed, or partially suspended, as to afford a revenue equivalent to
The estimated amount of the proposed internal taxes, additional tonnage duty, and diminution of drawbacks; and,
in such event, whether the last mentioned objects of revenue may not, for the present, be dispensed with.
I am, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant,
LANGDON CHEVES.
The Honorable Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, Jwie 10, 1812.
Sir:
I had the honor to receive your letter uf yesterday, asking whether, in my opinion, the non-importation act
may not be so modified, or partially suspended, as to aftl)rd a revenue equivalent to the estimated amount of the
internal taxes, additional tonnage duty, and diminution of drawbacks; and, in such event, whether the last mention-
ed objects of revenue may not, for the present, be dispensed withij
All the estimates of revenue, which have been transmitted during this session, having necessarily been made in
conformity with the existing laws, were predicated on the supposed absolute prohibition of British produce and
manufactures. These, in ordinary times, amounted to more than one half of the foreign merchandise consumed in
the United States. The actual exclusion of the greater part of the articles of our own growth from France, Hol-
land, and Germany, the consequent nullity of our commerce with those countries, and the conquest by Great Bri-
tain of their colonies, still more lessens the proportion of foreign articles which may be imported from other coun-
tries than the British dominions.
It is, therefore, evident, that the amount of duties on importations will be more than doubled in the event of a
suspension of the non-importation, and that they will, whilst that suspension continues, afford a revenue, at least,
equivalent to the estimated amount of the proposed direct tax, internal duties, additional tonnage, and diminution
of drawbacks. All these may be dispensed with, so long as the suspension continues, provided that the contemplat-
ed increase of one iiuudred per cent, on tiie duties on importations shall take place.
It is not believed that tiie result would be materially affected by a modification, or partial, instead of an absolute,
suspension of the non-importation: for the amount of importations would be principally regulated by the amount
of American funds already in England, and by the subsequent consumption ot American produce in Great Britain,
Spain, and Portugal, and the British West Indies, respectively. If a discrimination be thought eligible, it would
seem that the articles entitled to preference are colonial produce, i)articularly rum, coarse woollens, middle price
cotton goods, Irish linens, earthen and glass ware, hardware and manufactures of steel, tin, brass, and copper, fine
cloths, muslins, plain cotton goods, manutactures of silk, hemp, flax, (with the above exception) and leather, paper,
hats, shoes, and millinery, may either be altogether supplied by domestic manufactures or dispensed with.
The annual importations of British colonial and domestic produce and manufactures could not be estimated at
less than thirty-five millions of dollars. Supposing (on the same grounds on which the other estimates of duties on
importation in time of war were made) tiiat the war and other restrictions should reduce the amount to one half,
the proposed double duties collected on tiie revenue would produce a nett revenue of at least five millions of dol-
lars, and greater, therefore, than all the proposed internal taxes and duties and additional tonnage duty.
Permit me, however, to observe, with respect to this last duty, that, so far as relates to foreign vessels, tlie pro-
posed addition appears necessary, and is hardly suificient to compensate the great advantages which war will give
them over American vessels, in the American commerce.
It is proper to add, that ail the bills for laying aiul collecting the direct tax and internal duties have been prepar-
ed in conformity with the former request of the Committee, so that the whole subject may be taken up at this, or
any other time, without any delay on the part of the treasury. The only detail on which the information is not as
complete as might be desired, is that of the quotas of the direct tax intended to be laid on the several counties in
each State. It is also believed that the system has been prepared in such manner that it may be organized, and all
the taxes be in full operation, in the month of April next, provided the laws are enacted before the commencement
ot the year 1813.
I have the honor to be, with ei-eat respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ALBERT G.\LLATIN.
Honorable Langdon Chevks, Chaii-man of the Committee of Ways and Means.
1813.] FINEvS, PENALTIES, AND FORFEITURES. (Jj5
12th Congress.] N^. 390. [2cl Session.
FINES, PENALTIES, AND FORFEITURES, UNDER THE REVENIE LAWS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF KEPRESENTATIVF.S, FEURUAKV '^7. 1813.
Mr. QuiNCY made the following report:
The Committee appointed to inquire into the principles and practice adopted Ijy the Treasuiy Department in
relation to the revenue hiws. and to the mitigating or remitting the fines, penalties, and I'orl'cidires, accruing under
the same, having, in pursuance of that appointment, had an interview with the Secretary of the TreasuTy. and
examined such papers as they deemed necessary for the due execution of tiieir trust, addressed to liim a letter,
marked A, and received from him. in reply, the letter marked B, with the accompanying docunienl. All which are
annexed to this report.
It appears to your committee, as far as they are enabled to judge, that the remitting and mitigating powers,
exercised by the Treasury Deparimeiit, have been used in a tnaimer liberal and just. Youi- (^oinnuttee have not
deemed it their duty, from the terms of their authority, to enter into the consideration of the expediency of reliev-
ing the Treasury Department from the burden of exercising this discretion. In some coinmeicual coiunuinities, a
similar discretion is invested in a board of commissioners, whose numerous members form a check upon each otiiei-,
and the publicity of whose proceedings preserve their decisions, uniler the scrutiny of the public eye. and the
wholesome control of public opinion.
Your Committee report to the House the annexed papers, as the result of their inquiry.
House ok Representatives. Janxcmi 2-2fI, 1813.
Sir:
Tlie Committee appointed to inquire into the principles and practice adopted by the Treasury Department in
relation to the revenue laws, and to the mitigating or remitting the fines, penalties, and forfeitures, accruing under
the same, have directed me to request such an elucidation of the general construction given by that Departinent. of
its powers in relation to that subject, as may indicate the principles by which it has been regulated. They particu-
larly have authorized me to desire an answer to the following iiuiuiries:
Whether, in cases of "intention of fraud'* existing-, the Department deems itself authorized either tu remit, or
mitigate?
Whether, in cases of " wilful negligence'" existing, the Department deems itself authorized either to remit, or
mitigate?
Whether, in cases where neither one nor the otl-.er exists, the Department deems itself at liberty to inflict the
whole penally, or any part of it?
If the Department has deemed itself at liberty, in cases where no " wilful negligence'' and no " fraud'' has
existed, to inflict the whole penalty, or finfeiture, or any part of either, then the Committee have directed ine to in-
quire by u'ha: general principles its decision, in such cases, has been regulated?
Particularly, \vhether the Department has deemed itself confined, in relation to such cases, to such a mitigation of
the penalty, or forfeiture, as might include the mere incidents of the prosecution, and the " lerms and conditions"
<Mi which, haviiri; reference to sucii incidents, it should be made to cease; or, whether, in relation to such cases, it
has deemed itself at liberty to take into consideration other circumstiinces, such as the profits of tlie treasury, the
gains of the individual, the like, or other considerations, in estimating th.' amount of the penalty or forfeiture to
be exacted.
'Fhe Committee having perceived that, in certain cases, where '" wilful negligence and fraud" were stated not to
exist, die condition of release has been on the payment of " costs and c/iarffes, and a certain per cen!agc,for the
use of the United Slates, in addition to tlie duty established by law, they have uirected me to inquire by what prin-
ciples this levy has been regulated? Towhat cases it has been applied? And what has been the gain to the United
States by such payments of per centage?
The Committee also request a general statement of thi> fines, penalties, and tiK'feitures, received by the Treasury
Department since the date of the establishment, and the expenses which have occui-red on prosecutions for them.
The Committee will be happy to receive any elucidation which the above inquiries, or any otlier considerations,
C'liuiected with the subject, may suggest.
I am. sir. respectfully, your oijedietit servant.
JOSIA}( QUIXCY.
Hon. Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury of tlie I nited States.
B.
Trkasurv DnpARTMENr. February 1-2, 1813.
>ir:
The pressure of current business has prevented an earlier answer to your letter of 2'2d ultimo. The tenor of
some of the queries therein containetl, renders it necessary to premise some observations on the object and obvious
construction of the law, which authorizes remissions or mitigations (if fines, penalties, and forfeitures.
In almost every penal code, the law fixes the maximum of the fine which may be inflicted fi)r oft'ences made
punishable by the payment of money, and leaves it discretionary with the court to prescribe, in every case, accord-
ing to its circumstances, the sum, not exceeding that maximum, which shall be paid by the offender. In the ie\enue
and restrictive laws of the United States, the fines, or forfeitures, which may be incurred by reason of any inirac-
tion of those laws, are made absolute; and the power to mitigate, and even to remit the whole amount, has, it is
presumed, for the sake of uniformity, been vested, under certain limitations, in the Secretary of the Treasuiy.
it is enacted that he shall have power " to mitigate or remit such fine, forfeiture, or penalty, (or remove such dis-
ability) or any part thereof, if, in his opinion, the same shall have been incurred witliout wilful negligence, or any
intention of fraud in the person or persons incurring the same; and Indirect the prosecution, if any shall have been
instituted for the recovery thereof, to cease and be discontinued, upon such terms or conditions as he may deem
reasonable and just."
Since the Secretary of the Treasury is not authorized to remit, or even to mitigate, unless there has been neither
intention of fraud, nor wilful negligence, it necessarily follows, that, by the w(uds icilfid ur^i^-lig-cncc. is meant only
such flagrant and voluntary infraction of the laws as, though not implying fraud, properly so called, i:-. by the statute,
considered as tantamount to liaud, and therefore precluding any remission, or even mitigation of the penalty
incurred.
Since the power to remit in part, or to mitigate, which is precisely the same as a power to enforce a part of the
penalty, not only may be exercised in cases which fall short, in the words of the statute, of intention of fraud, or
616 FINANCE. [1813.
of wilful negligence, but is limited to such cases alone? it necessarily follows that the statute contemplates offences
implying a certain degree of guilt, and reciuiring a punishment less than the whole amount of the penalty incurred,
although there has been, in persons incurring such penalty, neither intention of fraud, nor what is there called wilful
negligence.
It is evident, from the tenor of the statute, that it describes two classes of offences: 1st, such as imply fraud, or
(to use the expression) stahite wilful negligence, and which shall be punished by the infliction of the whole amount
of the fine, penalty, or forfeiture incurred. 2dly, such as imply neither fraud or statute wilful negligence, to which
alone the power to remit, or to mitigate, can be applied.
That the last class embraces two species of infractions: 1st, such as, falling short of the highest degree of offence,
which precludes even a mitigation, must, however, render the party liable to a partial payment of the penalty in-
curred. '3dly, such as, from involuntary and unimportant omissions, have made the party legally liable to the
penalty, but wheie such penalty should, in equity, and may, without weakening the execution of the laws, be alto-
gether remitted; and that the authority vested in the Secretary of the Treasury is applicable only to that class of
offences, which imply neither fraud nor statute wilful negligence, and consists in graduating the amount of penalty
which it may stdl be proper and necessary to enforce, or in granting an unqualified remission,"according to the nature
of the case.
This exposition of the law affords a ready answer to the general queries proposed by the committee, and was
thought necessary, because it was apprehended that some erroneous view of the subject and meaning ot the law
might result, from not pai'ticularly attending to the restricted sense affixed to the words '• wilful negligence,''^ bj- the
statute.
It was apprehended that, on a first impression, the position may have been assumed, either, that the power to
enforce a part only of the penalty did not exist, although that power be expressly implied in ihaXoi mitigating, and
remitting in part , or that it could not be exercised in cases where there was neither fraud, or statute wilful negli-
gence, although this authority be, by the statute, expressly confined to such cases alone.
To the three first queries of the committee, it is, therefore, answered:
1. That the Secretary of the Treasury does not consider himself authorized, either to remit or to mitigate, in
cases where, in his opinion, there has been either intention of fraud, or (statute) wilful negligence.
2. That he does not consider himself authorized to inflict the whole penalty, in cases where, in his opinion,
there has been neither intention of fraud, or (staljttej wilful negligence.
3. That he does consider himself authorized, when, in his opinion, necessary and proper, to enforce a part of the
penalty in some, and to require the payment of costs in all the cases where, in his opinion, there has been neither
intention of fraud, or (statute) wilful negligence.
The fourth query of the conmiittee is to the following effect:
By what general principles has the decision of the Treasury been regulated in cases where, there being no fraud
or (statute) wilful negligence, a part of the penalty or forfeiture has nevertheless been enforced.' " Particularly,
Whether the Department has deemed itself confined, in such cases, to such a mitigation of the penalty, or forfeiture,
as might include the mere incidents of the prosecution, and the ' terms and conditions' on which, having reference
to such incidents, it should be made to cease; or, whether, in relation to such cases, it has deemed itself at liberty to
take into consideration other circumstances, such as the profits of the treasury, the gains of the individual, the like,
or other considerations, in estimating the amount of the penalty, or forfeiture, to be exacted."
From what has already been stated, it follows, that, if by " incidents of prosecution," and terms and conditions
connected therewith, the payment of costs only be meant, the Treasury (with the exception of a few cases o(
great hardship) has required such payment in all cases of remission or mitigation, and has not deemed itself confined
to such payment in those cases where it appeared necessary and proper to enforce a part of the penalty or fortiiiture.
The statute grants, in that respect, two distinct powers — that of prescribing the terms and conditions on which pro-
secutions shall be discontinued; which, of course, embraces the payment ot costs and other incidents of prosecution,
and that of mitigating or remiting, only in part, the penalty. Which last authority would be nugatory, and would
not, therefi)re, have been given, had the law intended to confine the effect of that authority to the costs, or other
similar incidents of prosecution; these being embiaced by another part of the enacting clause.
In deciding on those cases to which the power of remitting, in whole or in part, does apply, and in graduating
the amount of penalty enforced, in those where it appeared improper to grant an unqualified remission, the Treasury
has been invariably governed by three principles:
1st. Eiiforcing the laws. Otlly. Reducing the penalty to that amount, and requiring only that portion which ap-
peared sufficient for the purpose of preventing infractions. Sdly. Uniform rules of decision, so far as the diversity
of cases rendered them practicable. In the application of those principles to individual cases, several circumstances
have naturally been taken into consideration, such as the degree of negligence manifested by the party; the import-
ance, for the safety of the revenue, of the particular provision which had been infringed; the encouragement due to
the vigilance of the officers; and, v/hen necessary, for the purpose of checking illegal importations, the profit derived
from the transaction.
The gain of the treasury never had any influence on any rlecision, or has even been thought of. The portion of
a mitigated penalty sometimes happens to be paid into the treasury, because the law had made one-half payable
there, if not mitigated. The decisions of the Treasury never can add any thing to the amount actually forfeited,
and otherwise legally payable; and whenever a mitigation takes place, it operates as a deduction from such payment.
If it ever should be attempted to draw a revenue from forfeitures and penalties, it will be done by giving to tiie sta-
tute a construction precisely ihe reverse of that now adopted. Instead of restricting the words " wilful negligence"
to flagrant infractions, tantamount to fraud, as is now done in conformity with the obvious meaning of the statute,
let those expressions recei\c that construction of which, in common parlance, they are susceptible; let every negli-
gence, however uniiiipiirtant. provided it be accompanied with an act of the will, be called '■ wilful negligence,"
and every penalty which has been mitigated, togedier with many of those which have been remitted in full, will fall
in the class of those on which no remission can begranteil. With that construction, instead of the trifling amount
■which has been paid into the treasury for the share of the Uniteil States, in mitigated penalties, which have been
enforced in part, not less, probably, than two millions of ilollars, remitted by those decisions, would have been legal-
ly exacted. The exposition of the law, and the preceding arguments, have been adduced only in proof of the cor-
rectness of the principles which have been adopted in mitigatfng penalties: for, in point of fact, the portion which
has been paid on that account, in the treasury, is so inconsiderable, that, if known, it never could have been sup-
posed that what is called the gain of the treasury had the smallest eftect on the decisions.
The whole number of decisions, since the present Secretary of the Treasury has filled that office, viz: from the
11th of May, 1801, to the Itth of December, 181-J, amounts to 1,2^7. In ninety-two of these cases, there being, in
the opinion of the Treasury, intent of fraud, or (statute) wilful negligence, no remission could be granted. Ottlu-
1.205 other cases, to which the power of remitting in whole, or in part, applied, there have been 888 in which an ab-
solute remission has been granted, generally on payment of costs; and 317 have been mitigated. In about two-
thirds of these, nothing more has been inflicted than the payment of sums, generally inconsiderable, to the uscofthe
custom house oflicers. Of the residue, there are 27, consisting of three embargo cases, and of 24 cases of illegal im-
portations, principally from Amelia island, or in vessels at sea when war was" declared, in which the decision has
been. that, from the nett proceeds of sales, the costs, and (in the cases of importation) the duties in force, when the
decisions took place, should be deducted: that the residue, if not exceeding the prime cost, freight, insurance, and
other charges, should be paid to the claimants, and that the surplus, if any, should be distributed in the same man-
ner as the whole forfeiture, if enforced, would have been. In one of those cases, 150 dollars have been paid into thv
treasury. It is ascertained that, in many of them, there is no surplus; and the same result is anticipated in m,)-t
others. In 67 other cases, hereafter stated, in answer to the last query of the committee, the whole amount paid
1813.]
FINES, PENALTIES, AND FORFEITURES.
617
into the treasury falls sliort of four thousaml dollars. There may be eight or ten more cases of miti°;ations, in
which some payments have been, or may be, maile into the treasury, and which, not l)eing sufficiently designated in
the register of decisions, could not be ascertained without a critical examination of all the original papers. The
amount of penalties and forfeitures actually paid into the treasury, and whicii is hereafter stated, arises, almost
exclusively, from cases of fraudulent infractions of the laws, on whicli no remission whatever could take place, and,
in most of which, no application has, of course, been made to the treasury.
The last query of the Committee relates to the principles and amount of mitigations where a certain per centage
has, in addition to tiu; duties established by law, been reijuired for tiie use of the United States.
In cases where a tiiie is mitigated, it is always done by fixing a sum of money less than tiie fine. When a for-
feiture is mitigated, it is niore consistent with the spirit of the law that the reduced payment which is reciuired
should still be in proportion to the value of the whole forfeiture incurred. 'I'iiis principle has been adopted in those
cases designated as having been mitigated, by recpiiring the payment of a per centage. All those which have been
ascertained, amount to sixty -seven, as already stated, and consist ot two classes.
1. The first partial non-importation act took effect on the first day of July, 1808. The following rules were
adopteil with respect to subsequent importations, not fraudulent, and susceptible of remission or mitigation. An
absolute remission was granted on all impoi'tations in vessels which had sailed Irom a British port, prior to llie 1st
of June, 1808. on the ground that there was a possibility of their arrival prior to the time when the law took eftect.
The forfeiture was mitigated in the subsequent cases, and no greater portion required than what appeared absolutely
necessary to prevent continual infractions. For that purpose, the forfeiture was reduced to the payment of a sum
equal to double the amount of the legal duties, to be divided as the forfeiture itself, if enforced, would have been.
But that sum was levied only on the articles actually prohibited, and not on those otherwise admissible, and belong-
ing to the same owners, though they were also forfeited by the law. There were 37 cases of tiiis description. It ha>
been ascertained that the sum paid in the treasury, on 30 of them, amounts to $1,646 and 14 cents. The sum
paid on the seven other cases, is blended, in the collector's accounts, with the ordinary duties, but. from the value
of the merchandise, is estimated to have been less than nine hundred and sixty dollars. The forfeitures remitted
Ijy those same decisions, are believed to have exceeded half a million of dollars in value.
3. The importation of spirits, porter, and refined sugar, is proiiibitetl in vessels or casks, of a siz.e less than is
prescribed by law. In the first decisions made on those cases, the condition of the remission was, that the articles
imported, contrary to law, should be re-exported, without giving any other option to the owners. The only excep-
tion, whilst that rule prevailed, is Gillespie's case, where the spirits had been sold by order of court, prior to the
application for a remission being made. The condition of j)aying one-fourth part of the proceeds was substituted to
that of re-exportation, which had become impracticable. The share of the United States, contrary to what was in-
tended, did not, in that case, cover the legal duties. It being, from experience, ascertained that the condition of an
absolute re-exportation was sometimes impracticable, and, in most cases, more severe than was re(iuired for the pur-
pose of preventing infractions of the law, an alternative was added to that condition, by leaving it optional w ith the
claimants, if they did not re export, to pay a certain sum. which, after some variations, was fixed at the rate of five
cents per gallon of spirits, for the use of' the United States, in addition to the legal duties. But, in all the cases, twu
only excepted, where the omission arose from inadvertence in filing tiie decisions, the condition of the re-exportation
lias always been preserved, and the pnymeiit aforesaid imposed only in case of not complying with that condition.
The cases of this description, in which any money may have been paid in the treasury, amount to tiiirty. The
actual payments being blended with the accounts of duties, cannot be ascertained. But the amount of spirits, por-
ter, and sugar, embraced by those cases, have been ascertained, from the applications for remission; and it appears
that, if nopart has been re-exported, and if, in every instance, the parties have preferred to pay the sum to which the
forfeiture was reduced, the whole amount paid in the treasury cannot have exceeded 1.400 dollars, and may,
therefore, have been less.
A general statement of all the fines, penalties, and liirfeitures, paid by the collectors in the treasury, fiom the
1st January, 1794, io the 31st December, 1811, and amounting to $253,508 05, is enclosed- The expenses of pro-
secution in those cases, as paid by the marshals, cannot be discriminated from the general expenses paid generally
for jurors, witnesses, and all other exjjenses incitlent to the prosecutions of every species of offences against the
United States, including the safe-keeping of prisoners. Tiie aggregate of all these amounts, for the same period, as
appears by tiie annexed statement, to $857,206 69. Tlieie can be no doubt tiiat the portion expended in prosecuting
for the offences against the revenue and restiictive laws under wliicli tiie abovementioneil fines, penalties, and for-
feitures, have been incurred and paid, considerably exceeds the amount actually recovered and paid in tiie trea-
sury: and tiiat those penalties have never been a source of revenue, nor been sufficient to defray the expenses of
prosecution: for whicli object they are exclusively appropriated by law.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir. your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Honorable JosiAH Qlincv, Chairman.
Nett .amount of fines,
Expenses paid b\' mar-
Nett amount of fines.
Expenses paid bv mar-
penalties and forfeitures,
shals for witnesses, ju-
penalties, and forfeit-
shals for witnesses, ju-
TEAHS.
paid into tlic treasury bv
rors, and all other ex-
lEABS.
ures, paid into the trea-
rors, and all other ex-
collectors.
penses of prosecutions.
sury by collectors.
penses of prosecutions.
1794
$1,660 90
$18,435 22
1804
$8,811 55
$36,208 66
1795
2.986 91
22,806 79
1805
4,310 34
49,882 21
179G
2,065 60
31,825 88
1806
3,661 93
55,735 71
1797
11,046 10
26,528 12
1807
4,025 51
95,479 59
1798
8,015 13
16,947 42
1808
8,494 52
67,454 40
1799
10.111 33
36,449 70
1809
32.531 18
81.737 22
1800
10.948 39
50,026 34
I.slO
59,814 49
77.944 13
1801
20,866 31
34,456 82
1811
33,900 08
66.990 03
1800
1803
16,193 07
14,064 71
46,857 02
41.441 43
$253,508 05
$857,206 69
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FINANCE.
[181^
12th Congress.]
No. 391.
[2(1 Session.
REMISSION OF FORFEITURE.
COJIMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 1, 1813.
Mr. Cheves, from the Committee of Ways and Means, to whom was relened the petition of Thomas Vincent, of
Charleston, South Carolina, made the following report:
That the facts concerning this petition are contained in certain documents which accompany the petition, in a
letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the chairman of the committee, on the subject ol the said petition, and
in a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the collector of the port of St. Mary's, in Georgia; all ol which are
herewith reported.
That it appears the petitioner applied to the Secretary of the Treasury, under his ordinary powers, for relief from
penalties and forfeitures incurred by the importation of British manufactures from the Spanish dependencies, and
that, under the said application, the Secretary has linally and definitively decided, from which decision the petitioner
prays to be relieved.
The committee, therefore, without inquiring into the merits of that decision, are ()f opinion that it would be
improper and impolitic to revise, by an act of legislation, a decision thus finally and definitively made. The Com-
mittee, therefore, recommend the loUowing resolve:
Resolved, That the prayer of the petition be not granted.
Treasury Department, February \st, 1813.
Sir:
1 have the honor to return Thomas Vincent's petition, and the accompanying documents.
The circumstances under which possession was taken of Amelia island are known to the committee. As soon
as the fact was known at the treasury, a letter, a copy of which is enclosed, was written to the collector of St.
Mary's, enjoining on him to continue to consider Amelia island as a foreign port. All the acts of the late Governor
Mathews, respecting the taking possession, what is called the capitulation, the asking bonds for Spanish duties, and
the advice to masters of vessels and others, to proceed with prohibited merchandise to the United States, were
altogether unautlioriz,ed and illegal. _
The most valuable cargo then in Amelia island's harbor, was tiiatol Mr. Stephen Guard's vessel, which, together
with two or three more, proceetled to the Delaware, where they have been seized and libelled. The parties have
not applied fin- a remission, but contend that they have incurred no forfeiture: and the suits are still pending. The
cargoes have, notwithstanding the opposition of Government, been restored to the parties, on giving bond for the
appraised value, which is undei'Stood to have been the prime cost. It has been stated, but whether correctly I can-
not vouch, that Mr. Girard's bond for the ship and caigo is $296,000; and that tlie cargo was sold for more than
$600,000. . , • . ,
The following eight cases are the only ones, (those just now mentioned excepted) m winch prohibited goods, to
my knowledge, have been imported irom Amelia island since possession was taken by Governor Mathews. In all
of them application was made for a remission ol the forfeiture; and this was. in all the cases, granted, on the same
conditions as in the case of Thomas Vincent, which is in the possession of the committee.
Names of the petitioners.
Thomas Vincent,
Micah Stone, for P. Chase,
John Hasle(,and J. M.Clark,
Sylvanus Howett,
'I homas Cross, - - -
R. Richardson and J. Bolton,
Strobel & Aspinal.
James Blair and J. Napier,
Ship Nautilus,
Ship Eclipse. -
Ship Charlotte.
Ship Julia,
Brig Union,
South Carolina,
Georgia, ■
South Carolina.
Norfolk, -
Portland.
St. Mary's, -
Do.
Do. -
July 8, 181-2.
July 8, 1812.
July 9, 1812.
July 13, 1812.
Augu-;t 6. 1812.
Oct". 23, 1812.
Dec. 14, 1812.
Dec. 14, 1813.
In the three last cases the merchandise was brought in boats across the St. Mary's river.
As, in the case of the petitioner, the merchandise sold for less than the prime costand double duties, it is only that
part of the decision which imposed those duties of which he complains. On that subject I will only observe, that
the merchamlise in that and all the other cases could not be legally admitted to entry till alter the remission ol the
forfeitures, all of which were remitted subsequent to the first day of July, and after the passing ol the act of Con-
gress imposing the double duties. That condition appearerl equally consistent with equity, and with the law then in
force. With respect to the bonds given at Amelia island to an unauthorized person, it is evident that they are a
perfect nullity, and cannot be recovered from the petitioners.
!t may not be improper to add, that the same rule of decision has been adopted, and the lorteitures remitted
precisely on the same terms as in the case of the " Nautilus," in the following cases, viz:
1. Brig South Carolina, arrived at Charleston, from Calcutta, remitted on 13th July, 1812: the circumstances
of which case were stated in my letter of 1 0th December last, to the Committee of \A'ays and Means.
2. Two cases of merchandise, imported from Canada, subsequent to the declaration of war, under the apprehen-
Mon of danger from the enemy, viz: furs, by J. Jacob Astor, remitted October 13th, 1812, and merchandise by
David Vantine, remitted November 17th, 1812. Should the bill, intended for the reliet ol importers Irom the Bri-
tish provinces, since the declaration of war, be rejected by Congress, the same rule of decision which has been adopted
in those two cases would be applied to all the others.
1813.]
THE MINT.
619
."?. Nine vessels, which, being either on the coast, waiting for oi-flers. or at sea, bound to foreign ports, and being
informed of the war, came into the ports ot the United States to avoid capture by the enemy, viz:
Names of petitioners.
Stephen Higginson,jr.
Samuel Singleton,
Edward Howe, jr. -
John S. Trott, I
M.Blake and others, 3
John Patrick, ^
John Baker, 3
Names of vessels.
Where from.
Schooner Mary,
Ship South Carolina,
Ship Charleston and
Liverpool packet, j Liverpool,
Liverpool,
Algeziras,
J.
t'liigg.
John Patrick, \
Jacob Fash, 5
D. Patch,
Ph. Curriei
John M'Lean, ?
I). Ellis, 5
Brig Thomas. -
Brig Taber,
Ship Jason,
Brig Kmeline,
Brig Nymph, -
Brig Wm.& Martha,
Ditto. -
Montego Bay.
I..iverpoo],
Jamaica, -
Martinique,
I^iverpool,
Where arrived.
Boston, -
Philadelphia, -
Norfolk, -
Boston, -
New York. -
Portsmouth, N. H.
New York,
Boston, -
Boston, -
Date of decision.
13th July, 1813.
13th July, 1812.
14th July, 1812.
14th August, 1812.
26th August. 1812.
26tli .\ugust, 1812.
27th August, 1812.
31st August, 1812.
12th October, 1812.
I have the honor to be, with respect, &c. sir, your obedient servant.
Honorable LANCiDON Cheves,
Chairman of the Committee of ^f-'aya and Means.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Treasury Department, ^pril 7th, 1812.
Sir:
I learn by a letter froni Mr. George Mathews, that a portion of East Florida has been ceded to the United
States. Unacquainted as I am with the circumstances of that event, and not being yet informed of the manner in
which it will be viewed by the Government of the United States. I can only direct you to continue to consider, for
the present, and until otherwise instructed, every part of East Florida, by whomsoever possessed, as a foreign port
or place. I am, &c.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Abrah.^m Bessbnt, Esq. CoUerior of St. Mary's, Georgia.
]2th CoNCillESS.]
No. 392.
[2d Session.
M I N T.
COMMlrmCATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 2, 1813.
Treasury Department, February 27, 1813.
Sir.; ■
i liave the honorto transmit, herewith, a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury, accompanied with sundry
statements, which have been prepared in obedience to the act, entitled " .A.n act establishing a mint, and regulat-
ing the coins of the United States,'' passed April 2d, 1792.
[ have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant.
ALBERT GALLA riN.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, February 27. ISl.'i.
Sir:
The statements herewith, marked A, B, and C, have been prepared pursuant to the seventh section of an act
of Congress, passed the 2d of April, 1792, entitled "An act establishing a mint, and regulating the coins of the Unite(i
States." They contain all the information, relative to the transactions of the snint, which settlements made at the
treasury enable me to afford.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,
RICHARD RUSH.
Albert Gallatin, Esq.
620
FINANCE.
[1813.
Stcdement exhibiting the balance of Gold and Silver remaining in the hands of the officers qf the Mint on the 3lst
of December, 1811; the amount of deposites from the 1st of January to the 2\st of December, 1812; the dij^eretit
species of coiiis made and paid on account of deposites, alloicance for wastage, and the balance remaining in
the hands of the officers of the Mint on the i\st of December, 1812, to be accounted for on a future settlement.
Balance of gold bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the officeis of the mint
on the 31st December, 1811, -------
Gold bullion deposited from 1st January to 31st December, 1812,
Total amount,
Amount paid for deposites of gold, from 1st January to 31st December, 1812,
Add gold coins in the hands ot the treasurer of the mint on the 31st December,
1812, ----------
Deduct this sum, being a balance of gold coins in the hands of the treasurer, on
the 31st December, 1811, .-..----
And this sum, being the amount of treasury warrant No. 4,947, issued to cover
wastage in the coinage of gold, ------
Gold coins made at the mint from January 1 to December 31, 1812, viz: half
eagles, 58,087. Weight and value, ------
Gold bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on 31st December, 1812,
Profit and loss account for this sum, allowed for wastage in the coinage of gold
in 1812, ---------
As above, - - .
Balance of silver bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the officers of the mint,
on the 31st December, 1811, ------
Silver bullion deposited from 1st January to 31st December, 1812,
Total amount.
Amount paid fordeposites of silver, from 1st January to 31st December, 1812,
Add silver coins in the hands of the treasurer of the mint, deposited in the
Farmers and Mechanics' Bank, on 31st December, 1812,
Deduct this sum, being a balance of silver coins in the hands of the treasurer of
the mint, 31st December, 1811, ------
Also, this sum, being amount of treasury warrant No. 4,947, issued to cover
wastage in the coinage of silver, ------
Half dollars, 1,628,059. Weight and value, - - - . -
Silver bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint on 31st December, 1812,
Profit and loss account for this sum, allowed for wastage in the coinage of silver
in 1812, ---------
1 As above, - - .
Oz. Dwt. Gr.
928 05 05
16,593 02 03
17,521 07 08
Dolls. CIS. M.
31,877 35 0
1,615 13 0
oz. dwt. gr.
16,336 19 09
1,117 11 05
&(, 16 18
17,521 07 08
Dolls. Cts. M.
16,500 40 5
294,988 40 0
311,488 80 5
309,398 31 5
14,629 16 5
323,927 48 0
33,492 48 0
290,435 0 0
19,865 59 0
1,188 21 5
311,488 80 5
141,373 07 07
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2,465 54 5
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Summary statement exhibiting the value of Coins made at the Mint; the amount of disbursements on account qf
the establishment; the ajnount alloivedfor ivastage; the amount retained of deposites; and the amount gained
on the coinage of Copper, from the commencement of the institution to the 31s/ December, 1812.
Value of gold, silver, and copper coins, made at the mint to 31st December,
1811, - -
Do. of gold coins made from 1st January to 31st December, 1812, per account
A, - - -
Do. of silver coins made from 1st January to 31st December, 1812, per said
account, ---...--.
Do. of copper coins made from 1st January to 31st December, 1812, per ac-
count B, ---------
Total value of gold, silver, and copper coins, . - .
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to 31stDecember, 1811,
per account rendered, - - - -
Add amount gained on the coinage to the same period, . . .
From the above, deduct amount of wastage on gold and silver to 31st Decem-
ber, 1811, per account rendered, - - - $39,869 81.5
To the above, add the amount retained from deposites to the same
period, ---.... 4,421 45
Add amount disbursed^on account of the establishment, from 1st January to
31st December, 1812, - - - -
Add, also, amount of wastage on gold and silver to 31st December, 1811,
Do. do. on gold and silver from 1st January to 31st December, 1812, -
From the above, deduct amount retained from deposites to 31st December,
1811, - - - - - - - $4,421 45
Also, the amount retained from 1st January to 31st December,
1812, - - - - - - - 235 37
Deduct amount gained on the coinage of copper from the commencement of the
institution to the 31st December, 1812, as per statement lierewith, marked B,
Nett amount chargeable to the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, from the
commencement of the institution to the 31st December, 1812, including
the cost of lots, buildings, machinery, &c. -
Dollars. Cents.
290,435 00
814,029 50
10,755 00
409,338 84.5
37,161 97
446,500 81.5
35,448 36.5
39,869 81.5
4,523 58
44,393 39.5
4,656 82
Dollars. Cents.
10,589,153 49
1,115,219 50
11,704,372 99
411,052 45
20,309 36
39,736 57.5
471,098 38.5
38,847 82
432,250 56.5
Comptroller's Office, February 26, 1813.
ANDREW ROSS, Clerk.
13th Congress.]
No. 393.
[1st SEssiorr.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, ON THE 3d OF JUNE, 1813.
In obedience to the act supplementary to the act, entitled " An act to establish the Treasury Department," the
Acting Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following report:
The receipts into the treasury, from the 1st of October, 1812, to the 31st March, 1813, have
amounted to . . . . ,
The balance in the treasury, on the 30th September, 1812, was ....
Making, together, .........
The expenditures, from the 1st October. 1812, to the 31st March, 1813, have amounted to
Leaving a balance in the treasury, on the 1st of April, 1813, of .
$15,412,416 25
2,362,652 69
$17,775,068 94
$15,919,334 41
1,855,734 53
$17,775,068 94
The enclosed statement (A) shows, in detail, the several sources from which the receipts were derived, and
the branches of expenditure to which the disbursements from the treasury were applied.
Pursuant to the act of 8th February last, subscriptions for a loan of sixteen millions of dollars were opened on
the 12th, and again on the 25th of March last. But, although a thirteen years' annuity of one per cent, was offered,
in addition to a six per cent, stock at par, for the money which might be subscribed, it being aparent, from the
result of the first subscription, that the whole amount could not be obtained on those terms, proposals in writing
1813.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. G23
were invited. Offers, exceeding, by about a million of dollars, the amount wanted, were received, some demandini:
a thirteen years' annuity of one and a half per cent, in addition to six per cent, stock at par, butmost of them re-
quiring a six per cent, stock, at the rate of 88 per cent. On these terms, leaving to the subscibers the option the
loan was effected. '
In conformity with the public notification, the same terms were extended to tiiose persons who had subscribed
on the first opening of the subscsiption, and they have the same option; which, if the stock, at the rate of 88 per
cent., be taken, is equivalent, precisely, to a premium of thirteen dollars sixty-three cent.s and seven-elevenths of
a cent, for each hundred dollars loaned to the (ioverinnent.
The enclosed papers, under the letter B, are copies of the several public notices given on the sulnect and a
statement of the moneys, respectively, obtained by open subscriptions, and by written proposal^, and showin" also
the sums obtained and payable in each place where subscriptions were opened. ' '"" '
Of that sum of sixteen millions of dollars, thus obtained on loan, there was paid into the treasury, prior to the
Ist of April, 1813, the sum of 1,086,737 .^O, which makes a part of the moneys received previously to'that day as
stated in the statement A. *' '
The resources for tiie residue of the year 1813, consist of the following items, viz:
1. The remainder of the loan ab;)vementioned, ...... $1491326250
2. The sums payable on account of customs, and of the sales of public lands, estimated at . 9'320'noo 00
3. The five millions of dollars in treasury notes, authorized by the act of February 25th. 1813, 5'ooo'ooo 00
Say $29,230.000 00
The expenses for the last nine months of the present year, arc calculated as followeth, \\/.:
1. Civil list, and all expenses of a civil nature, both foreign and domestic, . . . $900 000 00
2. Payments on account of the principal and interest of the public debt, as pL'r estimite C, herewith, 10 Sio'ooo 00
3. Expenses on account of the War and Navy Departments, .... 17 82o'ooo 00
$29,230^000 00
Of the sum of $1,855,734 5.3. remaining in the treasury on the 1st of April last, a small part may be considered
as applicable to such extraordinary expenses, already anthori/.ed, as may arise during the remainder of the year;
and for the same object, the sum of 1,000,000 of dollars, authorized, by an act of the State of Pennsylvip i;;. to be
loaned to the United States, but which was not offered in time to be acce|)teil as a part of the loan of Mxteen mil-
lions, may be considered as a resource.
In this estimate, the whole sum of five millions of dollars, authorized to be issued in treasury notes, is taken
as a part of the resources of the present year. But, as it is not deemed eligible to increase the amount of treasury
notes in circulation, and as three millions only, of those authorized by the act of 1812, were issued in that year,
and are reimbursable in the course (tf the present year, it is respectfully suggested that, in lieu of issuing tv/o millions
of the five millions authorized by the act of February, 1813, Congress should authorize an additional loan foi- the
same amount; it being made a condition of such loan, that its terms should not be higher than those of the loan of
sixteen millions, already effected.
The provision already considered, is for the service of the present year otdy; that which will be necessary for
the year 1814, requires an early attention. It is difficult to estimate, with accuracy, the sum which will be receiv-
ctl into the treasury from the revenue, as now established-
During a slate of war, the customs, at the present rate of duties, have been heretofore estimated to produce five
millions of dollars. The additional tonnage duty, imposed upon foreign vessels, by the act of L-,t ,luly 1812, pro-
ducing about 200,000 dollars a year, is not included in that sum.
It is believed that, during the year 1814, a greater sum than five millions two bundled thousand dollars ought
not to be relied upon, as receivable into the treasury, tiom custom house duties. The sum arising from sales of
public lands may be estimated at six hundred thousand dollars, making, together, 5,800,000 dollars/ The interest
alone, on the public funded liebt, on temporary loans, and on the treasury notes, which will become payable in
that year, will amount to four millions four hundretl thousand dollars. The other engagements, on account of the
principal of the funded debt, of temporary loans, and of treasury notes, which will become reimbursable in that
year, amount to 7,150,000 dollars; exceeilnig, together, by more than five millions seven hundred thousand dollars,
the estimated amount of the recei|)ts into the treasury, derived from the revenue, as now established.
'I'his view of the subject is sufficient to evince the necessity of a speedy and eff'ectua! provision for the service of
that and the ensuing years. The mode atul the extent to which this provision should be carried, have been heretofore
suggested, from this Department, to tJongress, and have received the consideration of that body.
The expenses of the peace estiiblishment of the United States, and the interest on the public debt, including
that on the loans made for the prosecution of the wai-. are believed to be the least sums tiiat ought, under any circum-
stances, to be raised within each year. These, if the expenses of the peace establishment are taken at the sum ne-
cessary for the ordinary expenditure of the United States, previously to the additional armaments made in the year
1812. with a view to an approaching state ot war. and including the interest on the loan^ oi' the year 1812 and 1813,
and also of that wliich will probably be necessary in the year 1814, will amount, duiing that year, to eleven millions
four hundred thousand dollars, viz:
The expense of the peace establishment, exclusive of the additional foice authorized by the acts passed during
the year 1812, may be estimated at - - - - - - $7,000,000
The interest on the public debt, during the year 1814, will be as follows:
On old funded debt, .._-... $2,100,000
On six per cent, stock of 1812, including temporary loans, received in part of the loan
of eleven millions, which will remain unpaid in 1814. - - - 500,000
On six per cent, stock of 1813, ...... 1,090,000
On treasury notes, which will be reimbursable in 1814, say on 5,000,000 dollars.
at 5? per cent. ..-.-_. 370,000
3.960,000
On the loan for the year 1814, interest payable witliin that year. - - ^ . 140,000
$11,400,000
The revenue, as now established, being estimated to produce - . , . $5,800,000
"Would leave to be raised - - - - - - . - - 5,600,000
To cover the above sum of - - - - - ' - - - $11,400,000
The internal taxes, heretofoie proposed, were estimated to produce ... - - $5,000,000
And the duty of 20 cents a bushel on salt, imported, which, though estimated, heretofore, at only 400.000
dollars a year, during a state of war, yet, as the consumption considerably exceeds 2,000,000 of
bushels, may be estimated to produce ------- 600,000
Making the sum wanted, - . .. . . - . . $5,600,000
624
FINANCE.
[1813.
Although the taxes, if early laid, may be brought into operation in the commencement of the year 1814, yet, as
they cannot be expected to have their full eSect during that year, some auxiliary resource will be required- This
may be found in the sum of 1,500,000 dollars, which is the excess of the ginking fund tor the present year, over the
demands on that fund, according to the existing engagements of the United States. This sum of 1,500,000 dollars,
may be carried to the sinking fund, for the year 1814, and will be wanted, in addition to the annualfappropriation
of 8,000,000 of dollars, to meet the engagements on account of the public debt, which must be fulfilled during that year.
As reliance must be had upon a loan, for the war expenses of the year 1814, the laying of internal taxes may be
considered, with a view to that object, as essentially necessary — in the first place, to facilitate tiie obtaining of the
loan, and secondly, for procuring it on favorable terms.
It is ascertained that the terms of the loan, for the present year, would have been more favorable, if the taxes
had been previously laid; and it is obvious enough, that, by aftording a security for the regular payment of the interest,
and the eventual reimbursement of the principal, more stable, and less liable to be weakened or cut off by the natural
efiects of war, upon external commerce, than a revenue, depending as that of the United States now does, almost
wholly upon such external commerce, capitalists will advance with the greater readiness, and at a lower rate of
interest, the funds necessary for the prosecution of the war; public confidence will be ensured, and the means
atforded of preserving the public credit unimpaired — a measure of the utmost importance, in a country like ours,
where, from the lightness ot the demands made upon the People, during the continuance of peace, the extraordinary
expenses of a state of war can be supplied only by a resort to that credit.
The resources of the country are ample, and, if .the means now proposed, and those heretofore recommended from
this Department, are adopted, it is believed they may be fairly and fully brought into action.
All which is respectfully submitted.
W. JONES, Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
Tkkasury Department. June 2d, 1813.
A.
Meceipts and expenditures at the Treasury of the United States,from the Isl October, 1812, to the Z\st of March, 1813.
Cash in the treasury, subject to warrant.
Received for customs, -
arrears of direct tax,
sales of public lands, . - -
cents coined at the mint, -
fees on letters patent,
postage of letters,
seamen's stores sold, and fund for relief of seamen,
fines, penalties, and forfeitures,
repayments of moneys advanced,
prize money for navy pension fund, -
mterest on treasury notes, -
Treasury notes, (act of 1812)
Do. (act of 1813)
Loan of 11 millions, (1812)
Loan of 16 millions, (1813)
Expenditures, viz:
On account of the Civil Department,
Miscellaneous expenses,
Diplomatic do.
Mditary Department,
Naval do.
Public Debt,
Cash in the treasury, subject to warrant, March 31, 1813,
B.
4,752,500 00
32,000 00
4,784,500 00
4,337,487 50
1,086,737 50
$4,720,001 44
105 52
450,596 95
2,780 00
3,060 00
39 70
284 45
1,984 96
20,892 51
3,645 72
300 00
5,203,691 25
S2, 362,652 69
10,208,725 00
15,412,416 2S
17,775,068 94
440,473 76
368,518 64
48,087 37
9,039,275 49
2,690,752 20
3,332,226 95
15,919,334 41
$1,855,734 53
The United States' loan of 16,000,000 dollars has been taken up in the following manner and proportions, viz:
$3,956,400 00
1,881,800 00
First subscription, on the 12th and 13th March, 1813, . . . -
Second subscription, 25th to 31st March, 1813, . - - - -
Proposals made on the 5th of April, of which only $10,161,800 could be received, - - 11,106,000 00
To which may be added the amount intended to be loaned by the State of Pennsylvania, the pro-
posals for which not being received in time, could not be admitted, . - - 1,000,000 00
$17,944,200 00
Being 1,944,200 dollars more than the sum ot 16,000,000, authorized by law, and actually borrowed.
That sum of $16,000,000 has been subscribed, and is payable at the following places:
New Hampshire,
Massachusetts,
Rhode Island,
New York,
Pennsylvania,
Maryland,
Columbia,
Virginia^.
South Carolina,
Portsmouth,
Portland,
Salem,
Boston,
Providence,
New York,
Albany,
Philadelphia,
Baltimore,
Washington,
Richmond,
Petersburg,
Norfolk,
Charleston,
$40,000
120,000
183,600
75,300
67,800
5,437,100
283,500
6,858,400
1,950,800
442,500
49,000
35,000
103,000
354,000
$16,000,000
1813.1 STATE OF THE FINANCES. 625
B 1.
Whereas, by an act of Congress, passed on the eighth day of February, one thousand eight hundred ami thirteen,
the President of the United States is authori/.ed to borrow, on the credit ol' the I'nited States, a sum not exceeding
sixteen millions of dollars, so, however, that no engagement or contract shall be entered into, which shall r)ieclude
the United States from reimbui'singany sum or sums thus ban-owed, at any time allei' the ex[)iiation of twelve years
from the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred anci fouiteen: And wliereas, by the said act, so touch of
the funds constituting the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, for tiie payment of the |)rincipal and
interest of tiie ]iublic debt of the United Slates, as may be wanted for that purpose, after satisfying tiie sums neces-
sary for the payment of the interest, and sucii oart of the principal of said debt as the United Stales are now pledged
annually to pay and reimburse, is pledged and appiopriated for the paynient of the interest, and for the reunljurse-
nient of the principal ol" the stock now to be created, and the faith of the United Slates is pledged lo establish
sufficient revenues for making up any ileficiency that may hereaiter take place in the funds now appropriated foi-
payin,^ the interest and [)rincipal as aforesaid: And whereas the President of tlie United States did, by an act or
commission, under his hand, dated the se\enteenth day of February, one thousand eight liundred and tliirteen,
authori/.e and empower the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow, on behalt ol ihe United Slates, a sum not exceed-
ing, in llie whole, sixteen millions of dollars, and to make the necessary contracts (or the same, pursuant to the act
of Congress above recited:
Now, therefore, the undersigned. Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of ll>.e act of Congress, and the
authority from the Pi-esident of the United States, above mentioned, doth hereby, on behalf of the IJnited States,
contract and engage in manner following, to wit:
1. Books, for receiving subscriptions to a loan of sixteen millions of dollars, for the use of the United Slates,
shall be opened on the twelfth day of March next.
At Portsmouth, N. H. at the New Hampshire Union Bank.
At Salem, Mass. at the Merchants^ Bank.
At Boston, Mass. at the State Bank.
At Providence, R. I. at the Roger Williams Bank.
.\t the city of New York, at the Manhattan Company and the SJechanics' Bank.
At Albany, at the New York State Bank, and the Meclianics and Farmers' Bank.
At Philadelphia, at the Bank of Pennsylvania, the Farmers and Mechanics' Bank, and tlie
Philadelphia Bank.
At Baltimore, at the Bank of Baltimore, the Commercial and Fanners' Bank, and tiie Union
Bank of Maryland.
At the City of Washington, at the Bank of Washington, and the office of the Bank of Columbia.
At Richmond, Va. at the Bank of ^'irginia.
At Charleston, S. C. at the Slate Bank, and the Planters and Mechanics' Bank.
And at any other incorporated Bank, in any of the above named cities or towns, wiiich shall open books for receiv-
ing subscriptions, as aforesaid, and give public notice thereof.
Which books shall continue open lor receiving subscriplions during tlie ordinary hours of tiansacting business at the
said banks, on Friday, the twelfth, and Saturday, ihe thirteenth day of March next, if more than sixteen millions
of dollars, in the whole, shall be subscribed, the surplus shall be deducted in proportion to the sums subscribed in
each place, respectively, by a reduction of the sid>scriptions exceeding four thousand dollars. But no reduction
shall be made of the subscriptions made by any persons or bodies corporate, holders (at the time of subscribing) of
stock issued under the act of March li, isiS. called "six per cent, stock of 1810," unless the aggregate of their
subscriptions should exceed sixteen millions of dollars: in which case, the surplus shall be deducted by a reduction
of the proportionally highest subscriplions. If any subscription shall be thus leduced, the amount of such reduction
shall be forthwith relurned to the subscriber fiiun whom such reduction shall have been made.
2. No subscriptions will be received tbi- a sum less than one hundred dollars, nor for a fractional part of a hun-
dred dollars.
3. For eveiy hundred dollars which may be subscribed, there shall be paid, at the time of subscribing, twelve
dollars and fifty cents, and a like sum of twelve dollars and fifty cents on the first (lay of each oi' the ensuing
months of April, May, June, July, August, September, and October, one thousand eight hinidred and thirteen,
respectively. Each subscriber, at the time of paying any of the above instalments, after the first, may pay all, or
any number, of the subsecpient instalments, and will be entitled to receive interest, at the rate of six per centum
per annum, on the amount thus {)aid, from the time of actual payment.
■1. On the failure of payment of any instalment of the sums subscribed, according to the tenor of the third arti-
cle, the next preceding instalment of twelve dollars and fifty cents, which shall have been paid fi)r every hundred
dollars subscribed, shall be forfeited to the Uinted States.
5. Each subsequent instalment must be paid at the same bank at m hicli the original subscription was made, and
where the first instalment was paid.
C. The cashiers of the respective banks where subscriptions are received, shall, within twenty days after the
time of subscribing, give certificates, stating the sums subscribed and payment made, and on which the payments of
the subsequent instalments, when made, shall be, re-pectively, endorsed; which certificates shall be assignable by
endorsement and delivery of (he parties in whose fiivor they may be issued, until the completion of the payments
required by the tenoi- of the third article.
7. After the completion of the payments aforesaid, the proprietors of the certificate? of the cashiers, on which
such payments have been completed, on surrendering the same at the loan office of the Slate in which the subscrip-
tion and payments shall have been made, siiall be eniitled to receive, from the commissioner of loans, certificates of
fundeci capital stock fi)r the amount thus subscribed and paid, bearing an interest of six per centum per annum, from
the time when the said insfcilments shall have been paid, respectively, and payable, quarter yearly, at the several
loan oflices, or at Ihe treasury of the United States, where the same may stand credited: and shall, moreover,
receive, from the commissioner of loans, a certificate, entitling such proprietor to an annuity or annual sum. payable
quarter yearly, for thirteen years, commencing on the first day of January, one thousand eigiit hundred and thirteen,
of one dollar on every hundred dollars thus '^subscribed and paid: which certificates of annuity shall constitute a
separate and distinct stock, and may be sold, assigned, and transferred, to and from the books of the tieasuiy.or of
the several loan ottices, separatelv and distinctly fnmi the aforesaid funded capital six per cent, stock. And the
said funded capital stock, and the said annuities, shall be transferable by their respective proprietors, in person, or by
their attorneys, duly constituted, in the same manner as the present funded debt of the L nited Slates, and m pur-
suance of the rules v.hich have been, or which may be, established, relative to the transfer of the said debt.
8. After the payment of the fifth instalment, such of the proprietors of the certificates of the cashiers, of two
hundred dollars and upwards, as may then be desirous of funding the same, may, on presenlingthem at the loan office
of the State ill which the subscription and payments shall have been made, receive, from the commissioner of loans,
certificates of funded capital six per cent, stock, for the amount of the fiiur first instalments, or one moiety of the
sum expressed in the certificates of the cashiers; and also, certificates for one moiety of tlie thirteen years' annuity
of one dollar on the hundred dollars subscribed. But no certificate of funded capital six per cent, stock, including
a fractional part of a hundreil dollars, or certificate of annuity, including a fiactional part of a dollar, will be
issued. _
9. After the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five, ami alter reasona-
ble notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public newspaper, printed at the seat
of the Government of the United States, "the said capital six per cent, stock sliall be redeemable at the pleasure of
the United States, by the reimbursement of the whole sum which may at that time stand credited to any proprietor
on the books of the treasury, or of tlie loan oftices, respectively. .\nd the payments of the said annuities, for thirteen
G26 ' FINANCE. . - [1813.
years, shall cease and determine on the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and twenty -six, when the
certificates of the same shall be surrendered up and cancelled.
10. So much of the funds constituting the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the payment of
the principal and interest of the public debt of the United States, as may be necessary for the regular payment of
the interest, and for the reimbursement of the principal of the stock, and for the regular payment of the annuities to
be created under this contract, togetiier with tiie faith of the United States for its due fulfilment, are hereby pledged,
m pursuance of, and according to, the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein before recited.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the treasury of the United States, at Washington, this twentieth day of
February, one thousand eight hundred and thirteen.
ALBERT GALLATIN,
Secretary of the Treasury.
B2.
UNITED STATES' LOAN.
Treasury Department, March I8//1, 1813.
Notice is hereby given, that the books for receiving subscriptions to the loan, authorized by the act of Congress,
of February 8th, 1813, will again be opened on the ^Stli day of this month, on the same terms and conditions as
heretofore, and continue so open till the 31st day of this month, unless sooner closed by public notice, at the follow-
ing places, and for the following sums, respectively, that is to say:
At New York, for five millions of dollars, at the Manhattan Company, Mechanics' Bank, City Bank, Mer-
chants' Bank, Bank of America.
At Philadelphia, for five millions of dollars, at the Bank of Pennsylvania, Farmers and Mechanics' Bank,
Philadelphia Bank, Stephen Girard's Bank.
At Baltimore, for one million seven hundred thousand dollars, at the Bank of Baltimore, Commercial and Far-
mers' Bank, Union Bank of Maryland, Mechanics' Bank, Marine Bank.
At Washington, for three hundred thousand dollars, at the Bank of Washington, office of the Bank of Columbia.
Proposals will also be received by the Secretary of the Treasury, until the hfth day of April next, from any per-
son or persons, body or bodies corporate, who may offer, for themselves or others, to subscribe for the whole or part
of the residue of the loan afoiesaid, which may not have been subscribed for prior to the 1st day of April next.
The proposals must distinctly state the amount offered to be loaned, the species of stock or stocks, which the parties
wish to obtain, and the price they will allow for the same. Unless a different modification should be asked in the
proposal, it will be understood that the amount loaned will be paid into the treasury, in four equal instalments, viz:
on the 15th days of April, June, August, and October next, and that the stock issued will be irredeemable till the
31st day of December, 1825.
If proposals shall be made, amounting, together, to a greater sum than that required, the preference will, on equal
terms, be given to stockholders of the six per cent, stock of 1812.
If any proposals, differing in terms from one another, or from those on which subscriptions have already or may
be made prior to the 1st day of April next, should be excepted, all the parties, including those who have already
subscribed, or may subscribe prior to the 1st day of April next, shall be placed on the same footing, by giving to all,
the option, either of the terms offered by them, or cm which they have subscribed, or of those oflered by any other
persons, and which shall have been accepted.
No proposal will be received for a sum less than one hundred thousand dollars. But a cominission of one quar-
ter per cent, will be allowed to any person collecting subscriptions for the purpose of incoi porating them in one pro-
posal, to the amount of one hundred thousand dollars or upwards; piMvided that such proposal shall beacceptea.
All the proposals must be transmitted by duplicates, one directed to the City of Wasiiington, and the other (under
cover of the Cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania) to Philadelphia.
ALBERT GALLATIN,
Secretary of the Treasury.
. 3.
UNITED states' LOAN.
Treasury Department, .^pril I5th, 1813.
Those persons who have subscribed to the United States' loan of sixteen millions of dollars, prior to the 1st day
of the present month ot April, are hereby notified that terms, different from those under which they made their
subscriptions, have been allowed to the persons who have taken the remainder of the said loan of sixteen millions;
and that, conformably to the public notification from this Department, of the 18th of March last, those who sub-
scribed prior to the 1st of April have the privilege of taking the terms thus subsequently allowed; and wiiich terms
are as follows, viz:
1st. That the subscriber shall receive a six pee cent, stock, the interest payable quarter yearly, redeemable at the
pleasure of the United States, at any tiine after the end of the year 1825, at the rate of eighty-eight per cent, or
one hundred dollars in stock for eighty-eight dollars in money.
Or, 2d. That the subsciiber, for every hundred dollars in money, shall receive one hundred dollars in the same
species of six per cent, stock, and an annuity, for thirteen years, from the 1st day of January last, of one dollar and
fifty cents, payable quarter yearly.
The subscribers, who may wish to avail themselves of these terms, will present their scrip certificates to the
cashier of the bank by whom they were issued, and will express, in writing, on the face of the sanie, which of the
above terms they will elect to accept, and will receive, from the cashier, new scrip certificates, conformably thereto;
the payments upon which, and funding whereof, are to be effected in the same manner as before.
Such subscribers as have already completed their payments, and obtained certificates of funded stock and annui-
ties on the terms originally proposed, are to surrender the same to the commissioner of loans, or to the Register of
the Treasury, by whom they were issued, expressing their election in the same manner; and will receive from him
certificates of funded siock, and of annuities, as the case may be, in conformity with the election they maythus make.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Secretary of the Treasury.
C.
View of the Sinking Fund for the year 1813.
The balance belonging to this fund, remaining unapplied on the 31st December, 1812, (per report
of commissioners to Congress, of February 6, 1813,) was _ . - - $3,550,369 II
The annual appropriation for the year 1813, ----- 8,000,00000
-Making, together, .--..- 11,550,369 11
There was applied, during the first quarter of the year 1813, _ - - - 1,036,868 28
Leaving to be applied, in the three last quarters of that year, . . - - $10,513,500 83
1813.] INCREASE OF REVENUE.
627
The manner in which the amount will be applied in the year 1813, is as follows:
Interest and reimbursement of old six and deferred stocks, estimated at - - - $2 160 000 00
Interest on exchanged six per cent, stock of 1812, - - - . . iso'ooo 00
Ditto on three per cent, stock, ---... 485' 000 00
Ditto on 1796 SIX per cent stock, ----.. 5000 00
Ditto on Louisiana stock, and charges, ---... 68o'ooo 00
Ditto on six per cent, stock of KSl'J, including temporary bank loans and some arrearages, 700000 00
Interest on new stock ol 1813, -..._._ 470 'oOO 00
Principal of temporary loans reimbursable in 1813, - - - . . 1350 000 00
Treasury notes, including those payable on the 1st and Ilth January, 1814, which must be pro-
vided for by the 31st December, 1813, - - - . $3 804 500
Interest on the same, ---.... '205443
-say 4.010,000 00
-nL 1 r.i L • , I. ,• SIO.040,000 00
1 here was paid, on account of the above, in the first quarter ot 1813, - .. . 1036 868 28
Leaving payable in the three last quarters of that year, say - - . . 9 qoo 000 00
And will leave to be applied to the purchase of stock, or to be carried to the sinking fund, for ' '
the year 1814, ----.-... i,5i;i,500 83
$10,513,500 83
13th C0NGRE38.] No. 394. [1st Session.
INCREASE OF REVENUE.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JfNE 10, 1813.
Mr. Eppes made the following report:
The Committee of Ways and Means, to whom was referred so much of the message of the President of the United
States as relates to the establishment of a well digested system of internal revenue, have had the same under
consideration.
They deem it unnecessary to say any thing as to the neccessity of providing additional revenue, at a time when
the general rate of expenditure has been so much increased by measures necessarily connected with a state of war.
A reference to the reports from the Treasury Department, and from the Committee of Ways and Means, during
the last and preceding years, will show that a provision for additional revenue can no loiger be delayed, without a
violation of all those principles held sacred in every country, where the value and imp()rtance of national credit
have been justly estimated. They have reviewed the system heretofore presented, and iking into consideration
its having been sanctioned, in its principles, by a vote of the House of Representatives, have determined to recom
mend its adoption, with some modifications, in preference to commencing a new system, at a period when neither the
principles or details could receive that mature consideration on which, alone, they could venture to recommend its
adoption. The bills, heretofore reported, were fi)unded on estimates which assumed for a basis providing a reveuue
sufiicient to meet tlie expenses of the peace establishment, the interest on the old debt, and on such new loans as
have been, or may be, hereafter, authorized. These several items, for the year 1814, are estimated as follows:
The expense of the peace establishment, at ----... $7,000,000
Tlie interest on the Public Debt.
On the old funded debt, --------- 2,100,000
On six per cent, stock, of 1812, including temporary loans received in part of tlie loan
of 11,000,000 dollars, which will remain unpaid in 1814, - - - 500,000
On six per cent, stock, of 1813, -------- 1,090,000
t)n treasury notes which will be reimbursable in 1814, say on $5,000,000, at 5| percent. 270,000
3,960,000
On the loan for 1814, interest payable within that year, - - . - . 440,000
11,400,000
The revenue now established being estimated to produce --.... 5,800,000
Leaves to be provided for, -.--..-. 5,600,000
To meet which sum, the committee propose —
1. A direct tax of -------- - 3,000,000
Internal duties, viz:
1. Duties on stills, estimated to produce .---.. 765,000
on refined sugar, ---..--_ 200,000
on retailers' licences, - - - • - . - . 500,000
on sales at auction, - ------ 50,000
on carriages. --------- 150,000
on bank notes and negotiable paper, ------ 400.000
on salt, at twenty cents, ------- 400,000
Additional duty on foreign tonnage, ------- 900^000
Total gross. - - - 6,365,000
Deduct for expenses of collection, assesment, and losses, - - - - 750,000
$5,615,000
The Committee therefore ask leave to report the following bills:
1. A bill for the assessment and collection of direct taxes;
2. A bill to lay and collect a direct tax within the Lfnited States;
3. A bill laying a duty on imported salt;
628 FINANCE. [1813.
4. A bill establisliing the office of commissioner of the revenue;
5. A bill laying duties on licences to retailers of wines, spirituous liquors, and foreign merchandise;
6. A bill laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons;
7. A bill laying duties on licences to distillers of spirituous liquors,
8. A bill laying duties on sales at auction, of foreign merchandise, and of ships and vessels;
9. A bill laying duties on sugars refined within the United States;
10. A bill laying duties on bank notes, and on notes of hand, and foreign bills of exchange of certain descriptions;
11. A bill making further provision lor the collection of internal duties; and,
12. A bill laying an additional duty on foreign tonnage.
DIRECT TAX,
Mode adopted for ascertaining the quotas of the comities in the several States.
In those States where there is a State tax, the apportionment of that tax, among the counties of the State, has
been made the rule for apportioning the direct tax; and the quota of each county, of the direct tax, has been made
to bear the same proportion to the whole quota of the State, as the amount of the State tax, paid by such county,
bears to the whole sum paid in the State for the State tax.
In those States where there is no State tax, or, if there be one, the proportions in which it is apportioned among
the counties is not known, the principle assumed for a basis is, that the comparative advancement of wealth (or
rather the increase in the value ot property, subject to the direct tax now to be imposed) and of population in the
different districts of the same State, have been equal, since the year 1799; so that, if a given portion of a State, con-
taining, for example, one-fourth of the population of the State, and which paid, in 1799, one-fourth of the direct
tax of that State, now contains one-third of the whole population of the State, it ought now to pay one-third of the
whole tax to be imposed upon the State. And, in respect U> population for both epochs, although the federal num
bers^ or numbers represented in Congress, have been taken as the constitution diiects, for ascertaining the quota of
each State, of the whole sum to be raised in the United States; yet, for apportioning the sum thus found as the
ciuota of any State, among the several counties of that State, the whole numbers of the several counties, including
slaves, have been taken; because it is considered that the slaves increase the wealth, or the ability to pay, in a ratio
at least equal to the augmented quota which this nu)de will give to those parts of a State in which slaves are posses-
setl, over those in which there are none, or a smaller number. Maryland is the only .State where there is a consider-
able proportion of slaves, to which this mode of apportioning the tax among the counties lias been applied.
The process, then, is, to make the quota of each county in a given State, compared with its population in 1810,
bear the same proportion to the ])resent quota of the State, compared with its whole population in 1810, as the quota
of the same county, of the tlirect tax of 1799, compared with its population by the census of 1800, bore to the quota
of the whole State, of the direct tax of 1799, compared witli its whole population in 1800.
To effect this, there must be found —
1. The proportion ^vhich the population of each county, in 1800, bore to the population of the whole State at
that time.
2. The proportion which the population of the same county bore in 1810 to the population ot the whole State in
1810.
3. Then, as the ratio found by No. 1 is to the ratio found by No. 2, so is the quota which the county paid, of
the direct tax in 1799, to the sum which would be payable by the same county, of a direct tax at this time, of which
the quota of the State in question would be the same as was the quota of that State, of the direct tax in 1799.
A. Lastly, as the quota of the State, in 1799. is to the quota of the State under the direct tax now to be im
posed, so is the sum found by No. 3, to the quota of the county under the direct tax, now to be imposed.
Exemplified by Rockingham county. New Hampshire:
1. The total population of New Hampshire, in 1800, was 183,858, and of Rockingham county, at the same time,
45,427. The proportion, 24.7.
2. The total population of New Hampshire, in 1810, was 211,360; of Rockingham county, at the same time,
50,175. The proportion, 23.4.
3. The quota of Rockingham county, of the direct tax of 1799, was 27,743 dollars. Then, as 24.7 : 23.4 :: 27,473:
20,027 dollars; the sum which would be payable by Rockingham county, if the quota of the State of New Hamp-
shire were now the same as it was in 1799.
4. The quota of New Hampshire, (as finally assessed) in 1799, was 77,9G8 dollars. The quota now proposed
for it is $96,793 37. Then, as 77,968 : 96,793.37 :: 26,027 : 32,311.21, the sum now payable by Rockingham county.
This sum, in the table, has been made $32,263.37, to acconnnodate the fractions, which, in these long calculations,
were not carried tlnough more than three or four places of figures. vVlthough mathematical accuracj has not thus
been attained, no considerable inequality is believed to have been occasioned; and the proposed provision, by which
the right is given to the States of altering the quotas of their counties, whenever their Legislatures should deem an
unjust or unequal apportionment to have been made by the act of Congress, has been considered as securing the
people of every part of the country from an unfair or oppressive bearing ot the tax upon them.
States in ichich the quotas of counties Iiave been found, by comparing, their population, in 1810, icith that of 1800,
and the direct lax of 1799.
New Hampshire, Pennsylvania,
i ^ Rhode Island, Delaware,
Vermont. Maryland.
New York,
Stales in which the quotas of counties have been inade to bear the same proportion to the whole quota of the Stale,
as the amount of the State taxes, in each county, bears to the whole amount of the State tax in each State.
Massaschusetts, Georgia,
Connecticut. Ohio,
* New Jersey, Kentucky,
Virginia, Tennessee, (a- )
North Carolina, Louisiana, (rt.)
South Carolina,
(o.) The necessary inforniatioii respecting' State ta.\es not yet received.
1813.]
INCREASE OF REVENUE.
629
NEW HAMPSHIUt.
COUNTIBS.
Population in
1800.
Populution in
1810.
Quotas of direct
tax in 1799.
-■
Proposed quotas
in 1813.
Rockingham, . _ .. .
Strafford, -----
Hillsborough, - . - .
Cheshire, -----
Grafton, - - ' X
Coos, - - - 5
45,427
32,614
43,899
38,825
23,093
50,175
45,,595
49,149
40,988
C 28,462^
I 3,9915
$27,473
12,797
13,181
15,804
8,713
$.'i2,2G3 37
17,990 00
15,700 00
17,860 00
12,980 00
183,858
214,360
$77,968
$96,793 37
RHODE ISLAND.
Counties.
Population in
1800.
Population in
1810.
Quota.s of direct
tax in 1799.
Proposed quotas
in 181.3.
Newport, - _ - . -
Providence, - . . .
Washington, - . - -
Bristol, - - - - -
Kent, -----
14,845
25,854
16,135
3,801
8,487
16,294
30,769
14,962
5,072
9,834
$8,879
14,811
7,042
2,173
4,488
$8,360 00
14,940 00
5,590 00
2,432 18
4,380 00
69,122
76,931
$37,393
$34,702 18
VERMONT.
CODNTIES.
Population in
Population in
Quota,s of direct
Proposed quotas
1800.
1810.
tax in 1799.
in 1813.
Windham, - - - -
23,581
26,760
$6,691
$10,860 00
Windsor, ..----
26,944
34,877
8,098
14,850 00
Orange, -----
18,238
25,247
4,891
9.663 71
Caledonia, - - - - -
9,377
18,740
3,164
8,790 00
Orleans, -----
1,439
5,838
1,479
7,060 00
Essex, - . - - -
1,479
3,087
1,042
2,910 00
Bennington, . . - .
Rutland, -----
14,617
15,893
3,985
6,240 00
23,813
29,846
6,098
10,770 00
Addison, -----
13,417
19,993
4,056
8,560 00
Chittenden, - - - - ^
r 18,120^
Franklin. ' ' ' ' c
21,560
< 16,427 P
7,428
18.640 00
Grand Isle, . - - - j
t 3,4453
154,465
217,913
$46,932
$98,343 71
80
tt
630
FINANCE.
[1813.
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-
NEW YORK.
COUKTIES.
Population in
Population in
Quotas of direct
Proposed quotas
1800.
1810.
tax in 1799.
in 1813.
New York, -
.
60,489
96.373
$72,965
$170,270 00
Suffolk,
19,464
21,113
4,441
7,030 00
Queens,
.
16,893
19,336
5,534
9,250 00
Kings,
.
5,740
8,303
3,720
7,930 00
Richmond, -
4,563
5,347
1,112
1,870 00
West Chester,
.
27,428
30,272
7,960
12,820 00
Orange,
Rockland, -
.
29,355
34,347
5,080
8,700 00
6,353
7,758
1,139
3,030 00
Ulster,
Sullivan,
: : I
24,855
(■26,5761
I 6.108
'10,670 00
2,450 00
Greene,
13,584
19,536 y
19,561
<( 7,850 00
Albany,
Schenectady,
■ - I
34,043
("34,661 1
I 10,201 J
13,920 00
L 4,100 00
Dutchess, •■
47,775
51.431
12,185
19,140 00
Columbiii, -
_ _ -
35,323
32,390
6,614
9,000 00
Rensselaer, -
. - -
30,443
36,309
5,438
9,590 00
Wasiiington,
.
35,574
44,289
4,451
8,651 62
Saratoga,
- - -
24,483
33,147
3,845
7,630 00
Clinton,
; : I
r 8,002)
r 3,280 00
< 2,700 00
C 770 00
Essex,
8,514
< 9,477 f
1,651
Franklin,
C 2,7173
Schoharie, -
9,808
18,945
1,663
4,690 00
Delaware, -
10,228
20,303
1,536
4,490 00
Montgomery,
.
21,700
41,214
6,254
16,930 00
Herkimer, -
.
14,479
32.046
1,829
4,790 00
Otsego,
.. - -
21,636
38,802
3,367
8,690 00
Oneida,
- : 1
: . >
r33,792"^
J 6,433 i
"^1 15,140 f
riO,300 00
lievvis,
Jeffersjn,
22,047
4,.594
J 1,960 00
^ 4,610 00
St. Lawrence,
.
L 7,H85J
^ 2,400 00
Chenango, -
Madison,
■ : ]
15,666
(21,704:;
^35,144^
>
2,526
' 5.130 00
5,930 00
Onondaga, -
f35,987"l
' 6,360 00
Cortland t, -
23 277
; 8,868
) 29,843
116,609
2,170 00
Cayuga,
(
7,290 00
Seneca,
J
4,060 00
Tioga,
Broome,
: : I
6,889
5" 7,899
I 8,130
>
4,898
<
1,930 00
1,990 00
Steuben,
_
1,788
7,316
1,770 00
Ontario,
>
- - J
r4 2,032
10,270 00
Genesee,
Niagara,
15,218
j 12,588
] 8,971
I 1,942.
3,080 00
2,190 00
Alleghany, -
L 470 00
586,613
959,319
$183,263
$430,141 62
PENNSYLVANIA.
COU.NTIES.
City of Philadelphia,
County of Philadel|)hia,
Montgomery,
Bucks,
Delaware, -
Chester,
Lancaster,
Berks,
Dauphin,
Northampton,
Wayne,
Luzerne,
Northumberland, -
York,
Adams,
Cumberland,
Franklin,
Bedford, -
Fayette,
Greene,
Washington,
Huntington,
Population in
1800.
41,220
39,789
24,150
27,496
12,809
32,093
43,403
32,407
22,370
30,062
2,562
12,839
27,797
35,643
13,172
25,386
19,638
12,039
20,1.59
8,605
28,298
13,008
Population in
1810.
53,732
57,488
29,703
32,371
14,734
39,596
53,937
43,146
31,883
38,145
4,135
18,109
36,3-37
31,958 I
15,152 5
36,757
23,083
15,746
24,714
12,544
36,289
14,778
(Quotas of direct
tax, in 1799.
23,565
11,119
12,608
5,517
12,961
26,793
14,576
11,113
7,733
1,458
1,739
5,174
12,548
8,793
6,546
1.672
3.344
1,366
4,822
2,413
Proposed quotas
in 1813.
$79,500
38,230
15,300
16,600
7,060
18,270
37,400
21,550
17,650
11,140
2,640
2,720
7,580
11,540
5,450
10,300
9,000
2,610
4,500
2,130
6,930
3,070
1813.]
INCREASE OF REVENUE.
631
PENNSYLVANIA— Contimicfl.
Counties.
Population in
1800.
Population in
1810.
Quotas of direct
tax, in 1799.
Somerset,
Cambria,
Mifflin,
Centre,
Clearfield,
Potter,
M'Kean,
Lycoming,
Tyoga, " -
AVestmoreland,
Alleghany,
Armstrong.
Indiana,
Jett'erson,
Beaver,
Butler,
Mercer,
Crawford,
Venango,
Warren,
Erie,
10,188
13,609
5,414
37,813
581,869
11,284 )
2,117 5
12,132 -)
10,681 I
875 >-
I
I 29 I
I 142 J
11,006
1,687
26,392
25,317
6,143
6,375
12,168
7,346
8.277
6,178
3,887
3.758
$1,628
3,452
1,112
9,967
810,091
.$237,893
Proposed quotajj
in 1S1.1
$2,000
400
3,500
3,150
300
2,.500
389
5,440
5,210
1,250
1,320
2,510
1.500
1,710
1,260
800
780
16
$365,479 16
DELAWARE.
Counties.
Population in
1800.
Population in
1810.
Quotas of direct
ta.x in 1799.
Proposed quotas
in 1813.
New Castle, - - - -
Kent, -----
Sussex, -----
25,361
19,554
19,358
24,429
20,495
27,750
$11,891
11,518
7,041
$10,956 25
11,310
9,780
64,273
72,674
$30,450 $32,046 25
MARYLAND.
Counties.
Baltimore, (city and county)
AUegliany.
Washington,
Frederick, -
Montgomery.
Prince George.
Charle;^,
St. Mary's.
Calvert,
Ann Arundel,
Hartford,
Cecil, -
Caroline,
Kent,
Queen Ann's.
Talbot,
Dorchester.
Somerset,
Worcester,
Population in
1800.
59,030
6,303
18,650
31.523
15,058
21,185
19,172
13,699
8,297
22,623
17,626
9,018
9,226
11,771
14,857
13,436
16,346
17,358
16,370
341,548
Population in
1810.
75,810
6,909
18,730
34,437
17,980
20.589
20,245
12,794
8,005
36,668
21,2.58
13,066
9,453
11,450
16,648
14,230
18,108
17,195
16,971
Quotas of direct
ta.x in 1799.
380.546
$41,387
2,210
8.053
14,176
4,686
8,648
6,998
4,621
2,728
9,104
4,880
4,498
2,431
4.767
5,520
4,301
5,453
6,126
5,205
$145,792
Proposed quotas
in 1813.
$48,670
2,210
7,370
14,170
5,Iln
7,690
6.740
3,950
2,410
9.810
5,350
5,950
2,2.50
4,213 94
5,630
4,140
5,510
5,540
4.910
$151,623 94
632
FINANCE.
[1813.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Counties.
Quotas of State tax in
Proposed quotas of direct
1812.
tax.
Washington,
$1,106
06
$2,653 29
HancocK,
3,874
61
9,190 65
Lincoln,
5,763
86
13,672 00
Kennebeck,
4,087
87
9,696 52
Somerset,
1,477
49
3,504 63
Oxford,
2,343
83
5,559 60
Cumberland,
6,655
92
15,787 99
York,
5,975
93
14,175 03
Essex,
17,555
91
41,643 01
Middlesex,
11,143
85
26,433 45
Suffolk,
18,413
33
43,676 83
Norfolk,
6,589
27
15,629 88
Plymouth,
6,103
94
14,478 67
Bristol,
6,099
93
14,469 16
Barnstable,
2,762
63
6,553 00
Dukes,
494
66
1,173 33
Nantucket,
2,076
00
4,924 31
Worcester,
12,719
83
30,171 71
Hampshire, incli
ding Hampden and Franklin,
12,493
16
29,634 05
Berkshire,
.
5,595
89
13,273 57
—
—
$133,333 97
$316,270 98
CONNECTICUT.
Counties.
Amount of list on which
taxes are , assessed for
the year 1811.
Proposed quotas of direct
tax.
Litchfield,
Fairfield,
New Haven,
Hartford,
New London,
Middlesex,
Windham,
Tolland,
$906,094 33
893,966 63
794,742 66
931.629 36
636,453 49
430,774 52
690,266 64
331,946 28
$19,065 72
18,810 56
16,723 10
19,603 02
13,392 04
9,064 20
14,524 38
6,984 69
$5,615,873 91
$118,167 71
NEW JERSEY.
Counties.
Proportion of State tax of
Proposed quotas of direct
$20,000, in
1812.
tax.
Bergen,
$1,290 93
$7,027 30
Essex,
1,820
32
9,909
08
Middlesex,
1,686
85
9,182
52
Monmouth,
1,874
52
10,204
12
Somerset,
1,328
77
7,233
28
Burlington,
2,191
45
11,929
36
Gloucester,
1,620
92
8,823
63
Cumberland,
800
42
4,357
16
Salem,
1,199
24
6,528
17
Cape May,
291
06
1,584
41
Hunterdon,
2,250
68
12,251
78
Morris,
1,619
94
8,818
29
Sussex,
• f
2,024
90
11,022
73
$20,000 00
$108,871
83
1813.]
INCREASE OF REVENUE.
633
VIRGINIA.
St:ite tax oti lands, slaves,
Counties.
and otlier property, for
Proposed quotis of direct
tax.
the year 1811.
Lee, .....
T» 11
if; 1,029 75
$1,286 89
Russell,
1,217 01
1,520 87
Washington,
2,188 80
2,734 60
Wythe,
1,400 its
1,750 75
Grayson,
590 29
737 67
Montgomery.
1,578 20
1,972 21
Tazewell,
1,15.3 60
1,441 60
Giles,
648 72
810 69
Monroe,
1,080 25
1,349 93
Botetourt,
2,729 26
3,410 65
Kenliavva,
5,018 84
6,271 85
Cabell,
1,989 5.S
2,486 24
Mason,
1,497 82
1,871 74
Randolph,
1.64.3 40
2,053 68
Harrison,
4,784 18
5,978 61
Wood,
2,127 17
2,658 24
Monongalia.
1,587 91
1,984 34
Ohio.
1,004 14
1,254 83
Brooke,
614 19
767 54
Bath,
1,197 71
1,496 73
Pendleton,
983 67
1,229 24
Hardy,
1,376 95
1,720 74
Hampshire,
3,413 10
3,015 57
Rockbridge,
2,076 69
2,595 15
Augusta,
3,509 87
4,386 14
Rockingham,
2,266 43
2,832 24
Shenandoah,
2,684 89
^,.355 18
Frederick,
5.736 51
7,168 69
Berkley,
2,486 31
3,107 04
Jefferson,
2,640 63
3,299 91
Bedford,
4,390 82
5,487 07
Patrick,
1,451 85
1,814 30
Henry,
1,550 04
1,937 04
Franklin,
2,320 67
2,900 06
Campbell,
4,062 44
5,076 63
Charlotte,
4,317 20
5,395 05
Pittsylvania,
4,771 9G
5,963 28
Halifax,
6,316 14
7,892 95
Mecklenburg.
5,837 59
7,294 93
Lunenburg,
3,895 80
4,868 44
Brunswick,
5,858 84
7,321 55
Nottoway,
3,446 83
4,307 32
Prince Edward, .
3,841 25
4,800 20
Buckingham,
4,909 06
6,134 66
Cumberland
3,567 80
4,458 56
Amelia,
4,027 83
5,033 40
Powhatan,
3,042 09
3,801 56
Chesterfield.
5,778 63
7,221 33
Dinwiddie,
7,045 16
8,804 54
Prince George,
3,136 37
3,917 .37
Greensville,
2.976 91
3,720 12
Sussex,
4,320 81
5,399 50
Southampton,
5,189 .35
6,484 86
Surry,
2,452 36
3,064 60
Isle of Wight,
2,877 71
3,596 17
Nansemond,
3,405 90
4,256 18
Norfolk and Borough,
7,831 05
9,798 55
Princess Anne,
2.646 39
3.307 06
Elizabeth City.
886 70
1,108 00
Warwick,
710 06
887 32
York, ....
1,413 44
1,766 33
James City, including Willian
isburg.
1,923 29
2.403 49
New Kent,
3,269 08
2,835 56
Charles City.
1.981 43
2,476 11
Henrico,
7,731 20
9,661 30
Goochland,
3,243 32
4,053 05
Hanover,
5,220 80
6,524 24
Amherst,
3,124 42
3,904 46
Nelson,
2,748 62
3,434 80
Albemarle,
5,512 41
6.888 80
Fluvanna,
1.867 85
2,334 17
Orange,
3.672 10
4.588 96
Madison,
2,401 29
3,000 77
Culpeper,
5.002 11
6,250 93
Fauquier,
.5,768 50
7,208 67
Prince William.
3,681 37
4,600 42
Stafford,
2,841 51
3,550 89
Loudoun,
4,658 28
5,821 27
Fairfax,
3,971 57
4.963 10
Spottsylvania,
4.996 05
6,243 30
Louisa,
3,965 16
4,955 11
Caroline,
6,041 73
7,550 11
King George,
2,059 70
2,573 93
Westmoreland,
2,453 29
3.065 58
Richmond,
1.839 28
2,298 46
634
FINANCE.
[1813.
VIRGINIA— Continued.
Counties.
State tax on lands, slaves,
and other property, for
the year 1811.
Proposed quotas of direct
tax.
Northumberland,
Lancaster,
King William,
Kins <i"fl Queen,
Essex, . '' •
Middlesex,
Gloucester,
Mathews,
Accomac,
Northampton,
$2,153 09
1,563 07
3,201 71
3,415 61
2,958 96
1,426 50
2,748 34
1,508 40
3,757 51
2,251 82
$2,690 60
1,953 31
4,001 04
4,268 36
3,697 69
1,783 65
3,434 49
1,884 99
4,695 84
2,813 98
> ■
$295,295 99
$369,018 44
NORTH CAROLINA.
Counties.
Currituck,
Camden,
Pasquotank.
Perquimans,
Gates,
Chowan,
Hartford,
Bertie,
Martin,
Washington.
'I'yrrel,
Warren,
Northampton,
Halifax,
Granville,
Hyde,
Pitt,
Edgecombe,
Beaufort,
Greene,
Craven,
Carteret,
J(mes,
Lenoir,
Onslow,
Franklin,
Nash,
Wake,
Johnson,
Wayne,
New Hanover,
Duplin,
Sampson,
Brunswick.
Blailen,
Cumberland,
Robeson,
Columbus,
Rockingham,
Caswell,
Person,
Guilford,
Orange,
Randolph,
Chatham,
Moore,
Surry,
Stokes,
Wilkes,
Ashe,
Buncombe,
Haywood,
Rutherford,
Burke,
Ijincoln,
Rowan,
Montgomery,
Anson,
Richmond,
Mecklenburg,
Cabarrus,
Iredell,
Amount of .State tax for
1810.
£
223
224
237
241
253
315
336
475
206
242
150
553
489
725
731
249
359
626
354
207
606
15t»
213
218
265
456
343
779
407
312
751
382
366
209
317
755
379
125
311
443
379
411
713
309
539
231
408
417
248
97
324
85
462
365
404
824
287
291
257
481
190
402
10
18
19
13
11
17
0
15
11
2
17
0
3
14
18
8
19
15
9
16
18
7
14
o
12
19
8
16
14
18
0
1
17
9
4
18
10
18
18
12
17
1
11
12
17
10
14
19 10
14 2
13 2
19 7
10
2
18
6
1
2
5
2
6
d.
8
2
0
2
1
1
0
1
0
3
6
6
1
2
11
8
11
0
0
0
8
4
6
2
1
8
9
5
1
10
4
6
10
2
8
4
7
3
0
11
Proposed quotas of direct
tax.
6
6
2
2
11
10
2
5
10
0
9
2
10
10
10
11
£23,149 4 6
$2,123 29
2.134 47
2,259 49
2,301 .38
2,415 98
3,002 99
3,201 83
4,527 12
1,959 82
2,309 57
1,432 53
5,264 24
4,660 33
6,897 51
6,956 26
2,375 88
3,424 42
5,959 36
3. .376 87
1,976 45
5,769 88
1,510 81
2,035 15
2,077 38
2,527 79
4,339 47
3,269 24
7,420 65
.3,875 87
2,976 28
7,151 58
3,642 99
3,482 37
1,988 93
3,024 21
7,187 26
3,607 85
1,197 87
2,963 51
4,223 55
3,614 41
3,915 89
6,791 57
2,940
5,133
2,203 42
3,890 19
3,972 34
2,366 13
932 26
3.091 54
814 93
4.404 63
3,477 41
3,844 87
7,847 84
2,733 64
2,769 02
2,446 36
4,578 84
1,808 97
3,827 80
45
21
$220,238 28
1813.]
INCREASE OF REVENUE.
635
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Districts.
Amount of State tax for
Proposed quotas of direct
1810.
tax.
Charleston, .....
f3,'"),f.1."} 8.5
$55,173 52
Colleton,
;),'257 72
14,330 14
Beaulott,
9,9(12 40
15,420 73
Barnwell,
1,014 2a
2,498 65
Edgelieltl,
;i,209 17
4,967 49
Abbeville,
2,(;79 o;i
4,146 87
Pendleton,
1,319 12
2,041 88
Greenville,
825 04
1,277 OS
Laurens,
1,329 27
2,057 58
Union,
1,131 45
1,751 38
Spartanburg,
1,0(JG 23
1,650 43
Newberry,
1,757 20
2,719 97
Fairfield,
1,739 54
2,692 65
Richland,
2,533 14
3,921 05
Orangeburs;,
2,577 2G
3,989 32
Lexington,
789 74
1,222 45
Sunipter,
3,540 31
5,480 06
York,
1,283 95
1,987 44
Lancaster,
643 52
996 10
Chester,
1,128 11
1.746 12
Chesterfield,
821 95
1,272 30
Marlborough,
895 23
1,385 74
Darlington,
1,190 GO
1,842 94
Kershaw,
1,579 08
2,444 27
Georgetown.
G,558 G3
10,152 15
Horry,
309 72
479 43
Marion,
1,095 87
1,696 32
Williamsburg,
1,654 69
2,561 32
$98,136 04
$151,905 48
GEORGIA.
Counties.
Amount of State tax for
Pn/posed quotas of direct
1812.
tax.
Chatham, .....
$15,708 00
$19,315 35
Bryan,
774 00
951 75
lyiberty.
2,487 00
3,058 14
M'lntosh,
'
1,365 00
1,678 48
Glynn,
1,451 00
1,784 23
Camden,
1,356 00
1,667 41
Wayne,
205 00
252 08
Effingham,
688 00
846 00
Bullock,
522 00
641 88
Tattnal,
383 00
470 06
Scriven,
1,098 00
1,350 16
Burke,
2,929 00
3,601 67
Richmond,
5,534 00
6,804 89
Jefferson,
1,780 00
2,188 78
Washington,
2,086 00
2,565 05
Montgomery,
545 00
670 16
* Telfair from Wilkinson.
Columbia,
3,063 00
3,706 42
Warren,
1,899 00
2,335 11
Hancock,
3,269 00
4,019 73
Greene,
3,019 00
3,712 32
Lincoln,
1,198 00
1,473 13
Wilkes,
3,808 00
4,682 51
Elbert,
2,680 00
3.295 47
Franklin,
1,340 00
1,647 72
Oglethorp,
3,010 00
3,708 63
Jackson,
1,600 00
1,967 44
Clarke,
1,646 00
2,024 01
Morgan,
1,644 00
2,021 55
Laurens,
387 00
475 88
Pulaski,
540 00
664 00
Wilkinson and Telfair,
463 00
569 33
Twiggs,
721 00
886 58
Baldwin,
2.448 00
3,010 19
Jones,
1,227 00
1,670 27
Putnam,
2,237 00
2,750 73
Randolph,
2.040 00
2,508 49
$77,206 00
$94,936 49
This is a new county, formed from, it is not known what, old counties.
636
FINANCE.
[1813.
OHIO.
Ross,
Highland,
Clinton,
Madison,
Champaign,
Greene,
Delawaie,
Franklin,
Tuscara^vas,
Knox,
Columbiana,
Jefferson,
Stark,
Warren,
Scioto,
Licking,
Guernsey,
Montgomery,
Washington,
Muskingum,
Pickaway,
Belmont,
Adams,
Clermont,
Hamilton,
Miami,
Preble,
Butler,
Athens,
Gallia,
Portage,
Geauga,
Cayahoga,
Trumbull,
Fairfield,
Fayette,
Non-residents,
Counties.
Amount of State tax on
residents for 1811.
$3,817 49
875 21
491 31
401 37
812 61
1,517 14
691 71
1,573 90
405 88
400 32
2,292 14
1,988 42
395 28
2,099 14
412 28
789 13
237 44
1,556 01
1,742 09
1,547 48
1,202 85
1,171 41
1,433 41
1,697 87
2.875 79
421 10
326 52
1,357 12
272 03
502 57
1,464 65
852 21
518 54
2,270 04
1,924 61
283 15
Proposed quotas of direct
tax.
42,620 23
X
B
O
0/
.s
s
d
il
$61,5£9 91
$104,150 14
KENTUCKY.
Amount of State tax, ex-
Proposed quotas of direct
Counties.
clusive of non-residents,
for 1811.
tax.
Clarke, .....
$1,706 91
$4,816 83
Estill,
125 49
354 12
Montgomery,
942 28
2.658 95
Bath,
429 82
1,212 92
Fleming.
867 81
2,448 89
Greenup,
310 06
874 96
Floyd,
235 51
665 60
Fayette,
s
5,168 51
14,585 28
Jessamine,
1,171 54
3,305 97
Woodford,
1,668 11
4,707 30
Scott,
1,576 71
4,449 37
Harrison,
1,012 95
2,943 10
Pendleton,
255 71
721 60
Campbell,
481 74
1,359 44
Boone,
386 02
1,089 31
Gallatin,
406 12
1,146 03
Franklin,
1,662 38
4,691 16
Bourbon,
2,542 31
7,174 26
Nicholas,
469 78
1,325 70
Mason,
1,882 07
5,311 09
Bracken,
437 66
1,235 «3
Lewis,
233 05
657 64
Livingston,
482 61
1,361 89
Caldwell.
495 29
1,397 58
Christian,
^ ^
1,231 78
3,476 01
Breckenndge,
344 49
972 11
Ohio,
447 66
1.263 25
Grayson,
184 31
520 00
Muhlenberg,
438 22
1,236 60
Henderson,
,
461 73
1,302 96
Hopkins,
.
324 92
916 90
Union.
250 53
706 91
Barren,
1,185 04
3,344 12
Warren,
1,098 94
3,101 09
Logan,
1,492 56
4,212 91
Butler,
209 90
592 33
1813.]
REMISSION OF PENALTIES AND FORFEITURES.
637
KENTUCKY— Continued.
COUNTIES.
Amount of Stite tax, ix-
clusive oi'non-residi'nts,
for 1811.
Proposed quotas of direct
tax.
Cumbeiland, .....
Mercer, .....
Garrard. .....
Madison, .....
Clay, .....
Bullit, .....
Jefferson, .....
Henry, .....
Shelby, .....
Lincoln, .....
Rockcastle, .....
Knox, .....
Pulaski, .....
Wayne, .....
Adair, .....
Casey, .....
Hardin, .....
Nelson, .....
Washington, .....
Greene, .....
Non-residents. .....
$603 19
2,085 63
1,213 10
1,748 31
185 11
361 29
3,060 29
710 06
1,924 60
1,365 26
198 65
467 14
447 54
475 95
640 95
246 49
844 66
1,809 03
1,367 32
901 85
6,553 45
$1,702 06
5,585 84
3,423 30
4,933 56
.522 37
1,019 43
8,635 88
2,003 71
5,431 10
3,852 68
560 55
1,318 22
1,262 82
1,343 06
1,808 68
701 20
2,383 56
5,104 98
3,858 40
2,544 94
18,493 51
$59,862 39
$168,928 76
13th Congress.]
No. 395.
[1st Session.
REMISSION OF PENALTIES A N D FO RFE ITU R ES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOISE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JUNE 16, 1813.
The Acting Secretary of the Treasury, to whom was referred the memorial of Stephen Girard and others, owners
of the ships Good Friends, United States, and Amazon, and their cargoes, respectfully leports:
That the above named vessels, with tiieir cargoes, consisting of merchandise of the growth, produce, or manu-
facture, of Great Britain, having left ports in Great Britain in the months of October and December. 1811. arrived
at Amelia Island, in East Florida, between the 22d of December. 1811, and tiie 10th of February, 1812, and wen-
lying in the port of Fernandina, in that island, on the 18th of March, 1812, on which day possession was taken of the
island by George Mathews, under a pretended authority troiu the Government of the Ihiited States. Under the
same authority, a local government was established bv him. and such officers appointed as he deemed necessary
to administer it. The supercargoes and agents for tlie property on board the vessels in question, deeming their
situation insecure, and that the value of the cargoes would probably invite hostile or predatory attacks upon them
if they remained in a port where, within tiirce days, the public authoiity iiad been exercised under no less than three
different jurisdictions, and considering themselves as already, without their own agency or consent, placed, with
the pioperty in their charge, under the authority of the United States, applied to General Mathews for permission
to proceed to Philadelphia, under such conditions and restrictions as might secure the property from the penalties
iintl fiiifeitures to whicli, by the then existing laws of the United States, it would be exposed if imported into
the United States. General Mathews granted this request, considering, as he himself expressed it, " that the
vessels and their cargoes were already under the nrotection of the flag of the United States, and within the waters
of an integral part of our common country;*' and that they would not therefore be subjected, by going to Philadel-
phia, to the prohibitions of the non-importation law. He directed that the vessels and cargoes should be delivered in
charge to the collector of Philadelphia, should so remain until the determination of the Government in relation t;i
them should be known, and took bonds lor tlie performance of this condition. The vessels left Amelia Island on
the 10th of April, 1811, and arrived in the river Delaware, on their way to Philadelphia, on the 19th day of the
same month, wiien they were seized by tiie collector of the district of Delaware, and were subsequently libelled io
the district court of that district, as liable to forfeiture for an infringement of the non-importation act. The taking
possession of Amelia Island by General Mathews, in the manner in which it was done, and his subsequent acts
at that place, being altogether unauthorized and illegal, the licence, or permissionj^which he gave for the vessels
to proceed to Philadelpliia was entirely null, and they, with their cargoes, were, of course, on coming within the
jurisdiction of the United States, subject to forfeiture.
These are the material fiicts in tlie cases i epresented in the memorial. The grounds on which the memorialists
ask for relief, are,
1st. That the lading of the merchandise on board tiieir ships, in the first instance, was without any intention to
violate the provisions ot the act of March 1st, 1809, commonly called the non-importation act. By the 5ih section
of that act, the lading of prohibited merchandise on board of any vessel in a foreign country, with an intent tc) import
the same into the United States, is made penal, and subjects the merchandise, and the vessel on board of which it is
laden, to ;
for the Ui
travention of the laws; that their property was withdrawn trom England in the apprehension of its insecurity
from an approaching state of war; and that it was placed in a situation recommended by its supposed safety, and
by its proximity to the United States. jo await the time when it might, by an expected act f)f the Government, be
made lawful to introduce it into the United States. The intenticm of violating tne law, which is what the act of
March, 1809, must have contemplated when the lading of prohibited merchandise on board a vessel in a foreign
country was made criminal, is disowned by the memorialists; and from all the circumstances, particularly in Mr.
Girard's case, from the application made by him to Congress, in the month of March, 1812, for permission by law
to import the cargo of the ship Good Friends, thereby manifesting his disposition to respect the laws, and to avoid,
in every particular, their infringement, appears not to have been entertained by them.
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into the united Mates, is mane penal, antl subjects the mercnantiise, and the vessel on ooarci oi wnicn it is
forfeiture. But the memorialists represent, that, aithougli the ultimate destination of the merchandise was
Jnited States, yet, that it was not their intention that it should at any time enter the United States in con-
in of the laws; that their property was withdrawn from England in the apprehension of its insecurity there
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2cl. That the importation, when actually made, was supposed by the memorialists and by their agents not to be
illegal. The powers which General Mathews assumed to possess at Amelia Island, could not, from the nature of
the case, be investisated by the agents of the memorialists there present. He pretended to have authority for what
he did; and exterior circumstances may, in some measure. Iiavt; justified a belief, on their part, that his acts were,
directed, aiul would be sanctioned, by the Government. Tiie vessels and their cargoes, on their arrival in Philadel-
phia, weie to be put in possession of the collector ot the customs, and no intention of a clandestine or fraudulent
jntroduction of any part of the merchanilise can be supposed to have bsen entertainetl in the remotest manner by
the memorialists.
Under (liese views oi' the cases of liie meinoiialisls, they would appear to be entitled to relief. The consideration
that Congress has, by tlneeacts, passeil at their last session, directed the penalties and forfeitures incurred under the
same prohibitory act, by three classes of importers of British merchandise, to be remitted, strengthens and confirms
this idea. But" it must be recollected tliat several cases of importations from Amelia Island, under circumstances
similar t<p those stated in tlie present memorial, have already occurred and been acted on. Petitions for remission
having been presented to the h'ecretary oi'the Treasury, tliey \vere granted under the authority of the general miti-
gating ;;ct of Maich, 1797, upon certain conditions, the etiect oi which was, to subject the merchandise to the pay-
ment oftlie double duties imposed by the act of July 1, 1810: and this upon the ground that, as the merchandise
could not be legally admitted to entiy till the remission took, place, and as this was not granted till after the act oi'
July 1, 1812, was in operatimi, it was equally consistent with equity^ and with the law then in force, that the double
duties should be made to attach to the mercha.ulise. The principles which governed in those decisions were stated
in the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury to the chairman of the Committee of A^'ays and Means, of the 1st of
February last. cf\\hich a eiipy is annexed tothis report. * Those principles were sanctioned by the Counnittee of
Ways and Means, and are understood to have been concurred in by the House. The same measure of justice or
of indulgence is due to all those standing in the same situation; and it is respectfully suggested, that the relief prayed
for by the menujrialists in the present case shimld be granted only on the payment of the double duties imposed by
the act of July 1st, 181;2: or, in other words, on the payment o! such duties as would be payable on the merchandise
if imported at the time when the actby which the importation already made is legalized, sliall be passed.
A!! which is respectfully submitted.
W. JONES, tiding Secretary of the Treasury.
TREAsrKY Dei'a;!t.vii:.nt, J>ir,e \sth, l,si3.
7b the Senate and Home rf Jieprenenlatives of the L'nV.eJ. Stales of ..irneriea in Contrress assembled.
The meuiiiial of Stephen Girard, of the city of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, merchant, owner of the
ship Gond Friends, and hei- cargo: Mlioin-^cn and Morris, of the same place, merchants, owners of the ship Ama-
zon, and of part of her cargo: Bryan & Schlatter, Edward AVilson, Longsireth & Wilson, William S. Crothei-s,
and Jiiha Vaui^han. the legal lepresentaiives of Samuel Merrik, lately deceased, all ()f the same place, mei-chant.-,
also respectively p:irt owners ol the carg(t of the said ship Ama'/.on: Luke Tiernan & Co., Hein-y Shrceder antl
Co., and Levin" "SVetherilU of Baltimore, in the State ot Maryland, merchants, also respectively part owners ol'
the ce.rgo of the said ship Amazon: and Jonathan Ogden, of the city of New York, merchant, also part owner of
the cargo of the said ship Amazon.: and llugan & Rhodes, of the city of Philadelphia, meichants, owners of the
ship United States, and her cargo, respectfully showeth:
That your memorialist, Stephen Girard, representee! to Congress, at their session in', March, 1812, the circum-
stances u"nder which liis ship tlie Good Friend.-. Robert Thompson, master, with a valuable cargo of the manufiic-
tures of Knghtnd, (btlonging also to him) had proceeded from London to Amelia Island: and prayed, in contem-
plation of the impending war between the United States and Great ]5i'itain, that he might be permitted to rescue
his property from the danger to v/hich it was exposed, by placing it, upf)ti any terms that the wisdom of the Legis-
lature shou"ld prescribe, witliin the pn)tectio!i()f the United States: as will nu)re particularly appear by a copy of the
representation aimexed to the piesent memorial, A.
That your memorialists, tlie owners of the ships Amazon and the United States,^ and of their respective cargoes,
influenced by motives similar to those whicli had actuated Mr. (linnil. also removed their property from the imme-
diate jurisdiction and puv,erof the British Goverinneut, and sent it to Amelia Island, as a situation ol' comi)arative
safety, in the event of war. liut, reposing i)erfect confidence in the impartiality, as well as in the liberality of Con-
s;ress", they abstained from addressing your honorable body on the occasion: since the principle of your decision on
Air. Giraicl's memorial, would naturafly be applied to all cases, within the same reason for indulgence and relief.
The ship Amazon sailed from Liverpool about the fourth of October, 1811. and arrived at Amelia Island about the
22d ol' December following. Th'' ship I'nited States sailed from Liverpool abmit the '25th of October. 1811, and
arrived at Amelia i.-'and about the '-!5di ol" December following.
That your memorialists, while the attention of Congress is again claimed upon this interesting subject, deem it
proper, solemnly and explicitly todcclare. that, although they were de-irous to withdraw their respective funds from
i''.ngland. and to reap the emolument of a fair trade, in the goods which they had respectively oidered, yet, that they
nevxn- did intend to n:ake the ^hiplnellts in England, m to import the goods intoa'.iy district of theUnited States, in
violation of the laws of their country. True it is. that, at the time of the shipments, your memorialists anticipated,
either as a con.Tequence of an adjustment of the ditlerences subsisting between the United States and Great Britain,
<iras a consequence of a formal declaration of war, that an importation would, eventually, be rendered lawful; but
they utterly (ieny that tiic shipments were made witii a view to an importation, in peace or in war. at any period
of time, or 'under any change of circumstances, without the direct and positive sanction of the American Government.
That, in connexion, however, ^^ ith this declaration, your memorialists respectfully remark, that, notwithstanding
the existence of the iion-iuiportation act, the. citizens of the United States might lawfully transjxut their property,
consisting of British products or fabrics, from one British port to another: or from a British i)ort to the pm-ts of any
other i'(ueign nation: and an ulterior design to bring the luoperty to their own home, whenever that course might
also be lawfully pursued, lias never been denounced', and can never be justly denounced, as a subject for prosecution
and pMnisliinei'it: \\m\ if. upon a rigid interpretation of a doubtful expression, it has been alleged that a penalty is
incurred, by the act of putting snoods of British gnnvth or manufacture, on board of any ship or vessel, with intention
of imporliiig them into the I'niied States. " against the prohibition or the true intent and meaning of the hmv\
even before "the goods have been brought within^the jurisdiction of the United States, yet. neither the spirit nor the
language of the lav.' can ever be so strained, a.> to aitix the same penalty to the act of putting such goods on board of
any shfp or vessel, with the (luaiified, contingent, and avowed intention of importing lhem_. on/y irhen, and after.,
the legislative prohibition had erased, and th( intent and meaning of th;' law rould not possibly be contravened.
That your inemorialisis ha\iiig. with these unoiTending dispositions, transported their property from England to
the port of Fernandina.in Amelia Island, were anxiously, but submissively waiting the decision cf Congress upon
their case, when a political revolution suddenly occurred, which transferred the possession and jurisdiction of the
I>land from Spain to the United States. It appears, from the public documents of the time, that, in consequence of
an insurrection of the neighbering inhabitant-., the town of Fernandina surrendered to an armed jiarty, calling them-
selves "the Patriots.'" oiuhe 17tl! of March. 1812: that the Patriots, on the ensuing day, entered into capitulation
with General George r\Iathev;s, at tl'.e head of the land and naval forces of the United States, ceding to him the
town, the harbor, and the adjacent country, as the deputed commissioner of the I'nited States, to receive the cession;
and that General Mathews took immediate ])o, session of Fernandina, appointed a judge, a collector, a harbor mas-
ter, and a notary public; and exercised all the other functions of government, civil and military, in the name, and
on behalf, of the United Sta'es.
*Foj- '.his letter see No. 391, ])ag-e C18.
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That your memorialists are aware of the disclosnrp, at a period Ion;: subsequent, of tiie secret act of ('ongres=,
passed on the lotli of January, ISll, authorizing; tht; President, upon the occurrence of certain events, to take posses-
sion of the territoiy iyin^ east of the rivei- IVrdido, .iml soiilh of the St.iti' of (IcDr^^ia, and liie Mississippi territory,
of tlie coinniission and instructions issued to Geneial Mathews and ('ol. McKeu, joiiilly and severally, for carry-
ing the provisions of the act into elfect; and of the jiids;ineut of the I'residenl, tliat (jeneral Mathews, in accepting
the cession of Fernandina, under the circumstances uiiich iiave been staled. trans;iiessed tiu' liniils of iiis coniniis-
sion. But your memorialists, with great deference, ohseive, that, in a transactiiio lo\\hi(ii the Legislative and Exe-
cutive Departments of the Governraent had tluisaflixed the seal of secrecy and coididence. a knowhuli^e of the law
could not be acquired, by the ordinary means of imformation; and every cifi/.en was obliged, every ciii/.en was
bound, to pi'esume the competency and the validity of General Mattheus" auljiority. simply, because (he authority
was exercised. The commissiimer might, therefore, be personally resptJiisible fur hi.s (ondiict; reparation might
Ix^come due, as for a violation of the territory and sovereignty oi a foreign Power; and individuals, upon the spot.
might be involved in losses, liir which no indemnity could be obtained; but it will be without preceilcnt, as it is,
most manifestly, without principle, that the American Government should take advantage of the honest delusion
produced by the public conduct of an accredited agent, acting under color oi a secret commission, to entangle its
own citizens in the net of legal confiscation.
That, as soon as the revolution of Fernandina appear<'d to Ik' consummated, by the organi/,atio:i and establish-
ment of a govermnent under the authority of the I'nited Slates, ths.' masters of the ships, belonging, as beiiire men-
tioned, to your memorialists, and the supercargoes charged wiih the care of the goods on board, saw that the danger
and the diificulty of their situation were gre.itly increased, wilhmit their |)artici[)atii)n in the cause. 15y an act per-
formetl in the name, anil under the authority of the United i^tates, Amelia island had become an American [)osses-
sion; the vessels and cargoes of your memorialists, without their intention <a- knowledge, were subjected to the
American jurisdiction; the Island no longer remaining a neutral asylum, seemed to present an attitude ol' defiance
towards England, as well as Spain; and the rich accumulation of American pioperty in the harbor of Fernandina,
afforded so strong a temptation, that any other inducement was scarcely wanting, to ensure a predatory visit, under
whatever pretext, from some of the belligerent cruisers or privateers. T(^ remain, therefore, at Amelia Island, in
this unexpected change of circumstances, was thought a wilful sacrifice of the ships anil cargoes. The alternative
(^f seeking another sale and peaceful port, in a ibreign country, was thought imi)racticable: lor, no voyiigt; could bo
undertaken, with a hope of avoiding capture; no ins'.irance could be eiU-cted, at any rate of premium; and. after all,
what port was open for selection, to which the belligerents, with hostile views, could not also resort.- In this
ciiemma. it was natural, it was proper, that the agents of your memorialists should apply for advice and assistance,
to the commissi(mer of the United States, whose public conduct (then deemed to be duly authorized) had contri-
buted to embarrass them: and let it be remarked, that, even if they had been disposed lather to i)iace the property
of your memorialists within the reach of their own (xovei-innen!, as an object of confiscation, than to expose it to the
belligerents, as an object of pillage, tiie patriotism of the choice might serve, in the most unfavorable result, as some
excuse for its imj)rudence.
But your memorialists furliier respectfully repre-ent. that their agents, well krowing the nature antl obligation
of the instructions which they had received, felt no disposition, under any aspect of affairs, to eiiter the ports of the
United States, in violation of the law. Of the authority of (jeneral Mathews to accept the cession of Fernandina,
upon the terms of the capituiation. they never conceivetl a dirubt: of the constitutional or legal effect ol the cession
to identify Amelia Island with the territory of the United States, they never presumed to form an opinion; of the
fiubiic policy and lawfulness of removing the American property from Amelia Islatid, they believed General Ma-
thews to be a competent judge; but, still, with respect to all these cimsiderations. they referred their conduct itnpli-
citly to the order and guidance of the commissioner, acting in the name and under the authority of the laiittnl States,
as will more particularly appearby their address, and hisanswer, of vvhich copies are annexed to this memorial, B, C.
That from these, and otherdocuments now exhibited, }-our memorialists are confident that it will bj satislactorily
proved to your honorable body, that the ships and cargoes belonging to them, as before stated, were not vti!uatarily_
brought by their agents from Amelia Island into the United States, with a design to contravene the prohibition of
the act of Congress respecting goods of British growth or manufacture; tnit that they were sent hither, under an
apparently lawful licence, upon motives of public policy, in a case of necessity, to be disposed of as the Government
should be pleased, eventually, tt( direct: Thus,
1. The agents of your memorialists, declaring that they ilid e.ot wish to violate any law, and expressing a belief
that General Mathews possessed sufficient powei-s for the"occasion, suggested that permission might be granted to
proceed from Amelia Island to Philadelphia, as a place of refiige and safety, under bonds to deliver the ships and
cargoes into the hands of the collector, subject to the orders of (he President.
2. General Mathews, acting upon a knowledge of his powers, and exercising his; own judgment, adopted the
suggestion; considering the sifips and cargoes to be un.ler the protection of the capitulation, by which Amelia Island
was ceded to the United States; considering, on motives oi' public policy, as well as of [>riva!e justice, that the large
amount of property, at Amelia Island, would be an additional attraction to the belligerents, and, probably, lead to
liostilities at that place: considering, that, in consequence of the cession, tiie vessels and cargoes were under the
orotection of the flag of the t'nited'States, in the waters of an integral part of the common^ country; and considering
that, for these reasims, the ships and. cargoes could no livnger be subject to the penalty of the nt)n-in:poitalioii law,
upon entering a port of the United States", with the sanction of his licence.
3. But, at the moment of issuing the licence, b^nuls were exacted tVoin y.rar memorialists, with a ciKulition, " to
produce, to the collector of the district of Amelia Island, within six months, a certificate that the cargoes had been
delivered to the collector of Philadelphia, and to remain in his charge, until the tletermmation ol the Governmeni
of the United States should be known:"' and, with these bomls, the ships and cargoes s:iiled, and were actually
consigned to the collector of the port of Philadelphia, under the licence ot a letter, which Governor Mathews
addre'ssed to that otlicer, bearing date the 31st of March, 181-2. (D.)
That it is thus manifestly proved, that the ships and cargoes, belonging to your memorialists, as before stated,
were sent, fir safety, about the 10th of April, 1810, from Amelia Island, into the waters oi the United States, under a
public licence, to be delivered {not to tlicir rexpcr/irc oicner.';, but) to the officers oi the Governm"nt in the port ol
Philadelphia; subject {not to the order:; of their re.ipeclivc otniertt. but) to the orders ot the President. 'I'he ships
and cargoes, accordingly, arrived in the Delaware, ab;iut the Illth of April, m their passage to the port ot Philadel-
phia: but, notwithstanding the peculiar cirumstances undei- which they arriveil, with a iaii' destination to the portol
the owners, for delivery to the collector there, by the order of General Mathews, and notwithstanding^ the certain
and continued power of the Government over the property, in the port of Philadelphia, as well as elsewhere, withni
the territory of the United States, the ships and carg )es were sei/.ed, upon an alleged breach ot the noa-importa-
tion law, in the district of Delaware, and carried to \h? port of Wdmitigtoii, for trial and adjudication. And. by
these proceedings, your memorialists (without indulging the useless language o! complaint) have to lament that
they are involved in a forfeiture of the btjnds which have been given at Amelia Island; that they are deprived o;
the'benefit of the decision of the Government, upon the question of admitti'.ig or excluding the ships and cargoes.
for refuge and safety, if not for impartation and trade: tliat they have been compelled to o'.)taina rt'stitutioii ot their^
property, upon bonds, with sureties, for their respective interests, amounting to the aggregate sum ot S:345.731 22; ot
which the interest of (me of your memorialists, alone, (Stephen (^rard) amounts to the sum ot three hundred and
three thousand four hundred c-iglity-eight dollars and eighty three cents; that ihey have been obliged to secure and :i>
nay the duties of tonnage and impost upon their ships and cargoes, (amounting at least to a sum ot S'! 1.338 11) even
before the fate of the property is ascertained: and, finally, that they are cimsirained, at a crisis ot such public
importance, to obtrude upon the time and attention of Congress a respectful, but earnest, solicitation h:v reliet iroin
the prosecution which threatens them. _ .
And here your memorialists rest, with a confidence, which every consideraUon of tne wisdom, the lusdce, a i. '
th° impai tiality of Congress is calculated to ibrtify and confirm. They have seen, with sentiments oi unqualitied
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approbation, a legislative interposition, to save from (he ruin of heavy penalties and forfeitures, a class of citizens,
who, proceeding upon a sincere, though mistaken anticipation of the eftijct of the alleged revocation of the British
i;rder.s in council, in relation to the American non-importation system, voluntarily and unlawfully sent their
vessels, and their cargoes, in a direct voyage from England to the United States. They now present a case, in which
an importation into the United States was never contemplated, pending the existence of tlie non-importation law;
in which property has been placed within the jurisdiction of the United States by the force of events beyond the
influence and control of its owners; in which the authority of the Government was employed (colorably at least)
to produce those events; and in which the ships and cargoes of your memorialists, brought into the waters of the
United States, under the licence of a public agent, lor the purposes of refuge and safety, have been unjustly branded
with the offence of an illicit importation for the purposes of trade. Does not the honor of the Government, then,
equally \yith the innocence or the misfortune of your memorialists, seem, in such a case, to demand that the claim of
confiscation should be ettectually silenced.^ A court of law may construe the words of the prohibitory act so as to
embrace, in its penal dispensations, a contingent and eventual intention, as well as a wilful and direct intention, to
import. A judge may regard the defective authority of a public agent as no authority to justify, or excuse, an
acquiescence in its exercise. The equitable jurisdiction of the Treasury Department, also, may be deemed inade-
quate to remit an imputed forfeiture of a nature sd complex, and of ;i magnitude so great. But, in Congress, every
power resides to display tise lionor, the justice, and the liberality of the nation, ancf to Congress your memorialists
definitively appeal.
STEPHEN GIR\RD,
Thomson & Morris, Bryan & Schlatter, Edward Wilson,
Longstreth & Wilson, Rugan & Rhodes, Jonathan Ogden, by his attorney, Edward Thompson.
William S. Crothers, Jn. Vaughan. administrator of Samuel Merrill.
Philadelphia, -iS/A May, 1813.
A.
To the Senate and House of Representalivea of the United States of £merlca, in Congress assembled,the memo-
rial of Stephen Girard, of the city of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, merchant, respectfully showeth:
That your memorialist, who has been engaged, for many years, in tlie prosecution of an extensive commerce,
feels pride and pleasure in being able to affirm, that the operations of his personal industry, and pecuniary capital,
have not, in any instance, been injurious to his country, nor dishonorable to himself And at the moment of soli-
citing your attention for the object of the present memorial, he prays you to believe that he aims not, in any de-
gree, to obstruct the policy of the Government, nor to obtain from legislative favor an indulgence which is incom-
patible with legislative impartiality.
That your memorialist perceives, in the existing system, prohibiting the importation of British merchandise into
the United States, a design to coerce the justice of a foreign Power, through the medium of its interest; but it can-
not be presumed that a system, calculated to vindicate the national rights, will be allowed to impair the national
lesources; or that the means employed to redress the wrongs of an American citizen, shall be rendered the means
more completely to impoverish and oppress him.
That, before the prohibitory system was adopted and enforced, there had been entrusted, either directly or cir-
cuitously, to the care of British merchants, in Europe, a considerable portion of the commercial capital of the United
States, which, upon the adoption of that system, it became obviously the interest of the nation at large, as well as ot
ihe individual proprietors, to withdraw. And although the immediate policy of our Government prevented an
investment in British products or manufactures, the American capitalists were enabled, for a time, by fortuitous
circumstances, to make important returns in the public stock of the United States, and in the stock of the late Bank
iif the United States, as well as by bills of exchange.
That the efficacy of the prohibitory system has been thought, so far. to require a general restraint; but, upon
principle, a clear and satisfactory distinction has always existed, and must forever exist, between the case of the
merchant, who seeks to purchase with money, or on credit. Britisli produce and manufactures, for the current pur-
poses of trade, and that of the merchant who is forced into a similar investment, tor the sole purpose of bringing
home his pecuniary funds, which had previously accumulated in the hands of a foreign arant. In the former case,
a new source of encouragement may be opened to the British manufacturer; but, in tlie latter, the incidental con-
sideration of British profit is lost, while we estimate the more important effect which adds the fruits of American
enterprise to the active wealth of the country.
That, connected with these views which the prohibitory system alone presents, your memorialist respectfully
submits to the wisdom of Congress the considei-ations that arise from an approaching war. In contemplation of
war, every government endeavors to preserve the property of its citizens from the giasp of an enemy; and even few
treaties are formed, without guarding against the violenteftectsof a sudden rupture, by an express stipulation, that,
in such event, the citizens of the contracting parties inhabiting the territory of each other, j-hall enjoy a reasonable
opportunity to remove themselves and their goods. The prohibitory system prevented the importation of British
merchandise into the United States; but the strong and continued indications of an approaching war admonished
every American citizen to remove his property, in any practicable mode, to any lawful place of deposite, out of the
sphere of British seizure and confiscation. Hence, when it was no longer practicable, in the ordinary modes of
lemittance, by bills of exchange, or by purchases of American stock, to transfer pecuniary funds from England to
America; when gold and silver were scarcely current, and could not be exported; and when the depreciated state
even of bank notes, forbade the voluntary acceptance of any payment for a debt, in the paper medium of the kingdom;
the American sayv no other prospect, to rescue his fi)rtune from the impending war, than in investment in British
merchandise, which, without offending English or American laws, he might transport to an asylum of temporary se-
curity, if not of ultimate emolument, in some neutral country.
That, resting his hope of relief upon these general I'oundations, your memorialist proceeds, with deference and
respect, to represent the peculiar circumstances of his own case, in a brief but distinct narrative, which he is ready
*o verily, with all the formalities of legal evidence. Thus, it has been his course of trade for several years past,
to send valuable cargoes, consisting of "the produce of the United States, and of the produce and fabric of the East
and ^Vest Indies, in his own vessels, to the continent of Eui-ope. where, the cargoes being sold, the greater portion
of the proceeds of the sales has been invested, tiom time to time, in Spanish milled dollars, and sent, in the same
vessels, to the Isles of France and Bourbon, Java, Madras, Calcutta, and Canton, to procure return cargoes for the
port of Philadelphia. The proceeds of sales, which were not thus employed, were remitted to London; but, in the
year 1807, when the embarrassments and dangers of neutral commerce had greatly increased, your memorialist
deemed it expedient to abaiulon the scheme of circuitous voyages; his vessels were ordered to return immediately
from Europe to America, and his consignees upon the continent were instructed to remit the whole proceeds of his
consignments to Messrs. Baring. Brothers, & Co. of London, for his use. In consequence of these arrangements, it
will appear, from a schedule annexed to this memorial. A, that, on the 31st of December, 1808, the balance in favor of
your memorialist, in the hands of Messrs. Baring, Brothers, & Co. amounted to £33,681 17s. sterling; that, during the
year 1809, the sum of £131,003 5s. 9f/. sterling, was remitted from the continent to the London house; and the sum of
£62.042 16s. 8f/.. was drawn for by your memorialist, leaving, on the 31st of December, 1809, a balance in his favor,
amounting to £103,642 6s. \d. sterling; that, d uring the year 18 10, tlie sum of £69,500 Is. 1 Irf. sterling, was remitted from
the continent to the London house, and the sum of £45,440 15s. Id. sterling, was drawn for by your memorialist, leav-
ing, on the 31st of December, 1810,a balance in his favor, amounting to £116,701 13s. 5f/. sterling; and that, during the
year 1811. the sum of £77,794 Is. Ad. sterling, was remitted from the continent to the London house, finally placing in
their hands an aggregate amount of £194,495 I3s. 9f/. steriing, subject to the orders of your memorialis't.
18130 REMISSION OF PENALTIES AND FORFEITURES.
(J41
That your memonali>.t here prays leave to remark, tliat this accumulation of funds in tlie hands of the London
house did not arise from a course ot Knsiish trade, nor was it designed for an investment in Hritish merchandise.
The fact is, tliat Messrs. Baring, Brotheis. & Co. were constituted the Kuropvan bankers of your memorialist, and
were instructed to make remittances to him in American stock and hank shares. The commencement of the year
1811, however, exhibiteda crisis tlie most alarming. On the one hand, the hope of o!)taining satisfiictory remittan-
ces from England vanished; while, on the other, the prospect of inevitable war seemed lo pul nl ha/,ard the [uoperty
itself. In this situation, your menutrialist determineilto close his Eui-opean transiclions, :nid to collect, at a poiti;
nearer to his home, his various pecuniary resources. In the lullilment of this determination, he employed" tlie proper
agents, and the result has been the investment of a part of his fuiuls in American stock, and bank shares: of another
part in British merchandise; and still leaving a balance of -e!0,G.'i!t is. 2(1. sterling, in hi'^ tiivor, in the li;:nds of Messrs.
Baring, Brothers, & Co.
That your memorialist, with a more particular view to the relief ihai he seeks, further represents, that the British
merchandise thus procured and specilied in the statement marked B, having not yet received tlie oiigitinl invoices,
was shipped on board his vessel called the Good Friends. Robert Thompson, master, which s;iilfd about tlie tth of
January, l.Sl-2. from the port <if London, for Amelia island, Rio Janeiro, and l'liiladel|)hia; tlie last place being men-
tioneil in the clearance, because Captain Thom|)S(m had given bond to land ceitain articles there, \t/.: thi-ee an-
chors, twenty-five boxes of sheathing copper, and two barrels patent copper sheathing nails, intended for the use ol"
my ships: that the vessel ariived at Amelia Island, about the 9th of February, and that she tliere lies with liercar"-o
constituting, together, a property amounting, as per statement, to £66,913 19,s-. Id. sterling, exposed to tempests a7i(i
fire, to felonious depredations, and hostile capture-
And nov/ your memorialist, having shown the origin and progress of the present transaction, by w hi( h he ha^
rescuei! his property from the possession of a contemplated enemy, at the eve of a public war, |)re>unies, most
earnestly, though most respectfully, to hope, that he may be permitted, also, to rescue it from the existing (laniier, bv
placing It, upon any terms, within the ji.irisdlction. an<l under the protection, of the Lnited States. If. nolwitrfstand-
ing the peculiar circumstances of the case, it shall be deemed inexpedient to admit his vessel and cargo to a general
entry, he concludes with praying that they may bi' admitted to take refuge in the possession of the revenue olficers
of any port of the United States, until a season of greater safety.
Philadelphia, J/arc/t 9, 181'2.
Explanatory Statement A.
These .several years past, I have been in the habit to ship, on my account, cargoes consisting of produce of the
United States, and other articles of India, West India, &c., to the continent of Europe. Those shipaients have
been disposed of. at their respecthe destinations, by the consignees; and, in many instances, the greatest part of
their proceeds were invested in Spanish milled dollars, &c. , and shipped on board of my ships or vessels for the
isles ot France and Bourbon, Java. Madras, Calcutta, and Canton, and back to this port. The residue of the nett
proceeds of the original cargoes was remitted, from time to time, to my London friends, until July, 1807, when the
iticreasing difficulties compelled me to order my ships back direct from said continent of Europe to this port, and to
request my consignees to remit my funds to Messrs. Baring. Brothers, & Co., merchants, of London, subject to iny
order, as It appears by the following statement, viz.:
On the 31st of December, 1808. balance in my tavor in the hands of the London house. £33.681 17s. steriin".
During the year 1809. £131,()03 bs. 'Jt(. sterling, were remitted from Amsterdam, &c.. to the London houserand
my bills. &c., on said house, during that year, amounted to j6()-3,042 His. 8d.
On the 3Ist December, 1S09, balance in my favor, £10-2.642 Gs. Id.
In the year 1810, remittances from the continent, amounting to £59,500 l.s. 11(/. sterling, were made on my ac-
count, and the amount of my bills, &c., during that year. £45.140 lo.s. ~d.
Balance in my favor, on 31st December. 1810, £116,701 12*. 5;/. sterling.
The remittances made on my account, in the year 1811, by my consignees, (ui the continent of Europe, to Messrs.
Baring, Brothers, & Co., amounted to £77.794 l,y id.
The lowness of exchange on England, with the increasing danger and difficulties which our commerce experi-
enced in Kurop:. together with the apparent gradual depreciation of British sterling bank notes, and the rumors of
war between this country and some of the belligerent Powers, rendered me very uneasy, particularly as I had not
received those remittances which 5 had requested my London friends to make me in American stocks and in Uniteil
States' Bank shares. After meditating on these unfavorable prosnects. in July last I decided to li(|uidate the un-
.settled business which I had on the continent ol' Europe, an;! to draw from there and from England all the funds
whic'a I had in those countries- For that purpose, I appointed two confidential agents: one Is Mr. Charles N.
Bancker, a competent judge of dry goods, whom 1 furnished with a letter of credit on Messrs. Baring. Brothers. &
Co.. of Loiuloi!, foi- £50,000 sterling, to be invested in British manufactures, to be shipped, on my account, on
board of my ship Good Friends. The other agent was Mr. Joseph Curwen,a iiiercliant of this city, whom [ investetl
with my general power of attorney to settle all my European business, and to remit me my funils "as fast as practica-
ble. Th'it gentleuian was also authorized to furnish Mr. Charles N. Bancker with an additional sum of £10.000
sterling, to he also invested in British manufactures, if he should judge advisable.
Mr. Charles N. Bancker went from New York, early in August,"l811, to England, where he attended the busi-
ness allotted to him. Mr. Joseph Curwjn sailed from the river Delaware, on or about the 1st August last, in my ship
Good Frieiuls. Robert Thoinpson. r.iaster, for Lisbon: there atteudeil to the sales of that ship's cargo, consisting of
flour; went to Cadiz on business of his own: and from there proceeded to Lontlon. where he arrived in October last,
superintending my interest, and investing funds, on my account, in American 6 per cent, stock, at 12 per cent,
above par. and United States' Bank shares at about £94 10*. per share, to the amount of £153.850 9s 7d. sterling
including £66.943 19s. Id. sterling amount of British manufactures selected, purchased, and shippeil, on my ac
count, by Mr. Charles N. Bancker. &c. , on board of the ship Good Friends. Robert Thompson, master.
On or about the 20th November last, Mr. Joseph Curwen went from England over to the continent of Europe,
lor the purpose of settling my concerns at Hamburg, Riga, and Sweden.
Mr. Charles N. Bancker sailed from Portsmouth. England, passenger on board of the ship Good Friends, on
the 4th January last. At his departure from that country, there was still a balance in my iiivor of £40.639 4s. 2;/.
sterling in the hands of Messrs. Baring. Brothers. & Co.
The funds which I had, and still have, in England, result altogether out of the proceeds of the slii|)inents (Ui my
accou!it. which I have consigned to iny agents on the continent of Europe, who. after having sold m)\g()od>. Iia\tj
remitted their proceeds to Messrs. Baring. Brothers & Co.
The foregoing st;iteinent of the yearly balance due me by Messrs. Baring, Brothers, & Co . of London, ever since
the 31st December, 1808, may, at all times, be proved by my books: also, by the accounts current which I have re-
ceived from that house; their correspondence with me: and by the several accounts of sales, accounts current, and
letters received from niy agents and consignees, of my shipments to said continent of Europe.
The ship Good Friends, Robert Thompson master, with a cargo of British manufactures, amounting to £66.943
19s. If/., including three anchors, sheathing copper, copper nails, bunting, and other articles, for the use of my ships,
was cleared out in London, for Amelia Island. Rio Janeiro, and Philadelphia. Sailed from England oii'ihe 4th
January last, and arrived at Amelia Island on the 9th ult. Captain Robert Thompson having been compelled to
give a bond for the landing of the copper and anchors in a port of the United States, is. as I am informed, the cause
which has induced the collector of the British customs to insert Philadelphia in the clearance of said ship.
My ship Good Friends and cargo, at Amelia Island, being subject to loss by tempest, lire, capture, &c. I am
anxious to secure that valuable property in a place of safety, by being permitted to order said ship, with her cargo,
round to this port; here to enter said cargo for exportation, and to have the same landed and stored under the care
of the custom-house, except the three anchors, the sheathing copper, and copper nails, a small ball of bunting, four
night glasses, with several charts, amounting to £1,563 ISs. sterling, which, being intended for the use of my ships,
part of them are now wanted for a new ship wh'ch I am fitting out.
&•
642
FINANCE.
[1813.
Statement of Stephen Girarcfs account with Alessrs. Baring, Brothers, Sf- Co. qf London.
1808.
Dec. 31.
1809.
Dec. 31.
1810.
Dec. 31.
1811.
January 1.
Dec. 31.
Balance in favor ol" Stephen Girard, - . . - .
Remittances made them from tlie continent, by Hope & Co. &c. &c. on Stephen
Girard's account, during this year, together . - - -
Deduct for sundry of my drafts on them, and payments they made on my account,
during this year, ..----..
Balance due Stephen Girard, 31st December, 1809,
Remittances made them from the continent, &c. &.c. on Stephen Girard'a ac-
count, during this year, ..-_.-
Deduct for sundry of my drafts on them, and payments made on my account,
during this year, -------
Balance due Stephen Girard, 31st Dec. 1810, " " : "
Amount of remittances received by them on my account from the continent, &c.
&c. during the year 1811, ------
s. d.
33,681 17 0
131,003 5 9
164,685 2 9
6-2,04-2 16 8
103,64-2 6 1
59,500 1
11
162,14-3 8
0
45,440 15
7
116,701 12
5
77,794 1
4
194,495 13 9
Deduct, amount of my drafts on them, their remittances in Bank and United
States' stock, payments made to Mr. Charles N. Bancker, &c. &c. during the \
year 1811, and up to the 8th January, 1812, - - - -\ 153,856 9 7
Balance due to Stephen Girard on the 8th January, 1812,
£40,639 4 2
B.
To General George Mathews, Commissioner of the United Stales.
Wp, the undersigned, masters and supercargoes of the following American vessels and their cargoes, viz: the
ship United States, of Philadelphia, James Girdon, master, George Uugan, agent for the owners: the ship Amazon,
of New York, George R. Turner, master, and agent for consignees and owner: the ship Good Friends, of Philadel-
phia, Robert Thompson, master, and William Adgate, supercargo,: being under great apprehension i'or the safety of
the vessels and property under their charge, are induced thus to offer you a statement ot their cases.
The ship United States arrived at Amelia 25th December, 1811, from Uiverpool. with a cargo consisting of crates
of earthenware and blankets, the property of Rugan and Rhodes, merchants and citizens ot the United States, resi-
dent in Philadelpiiia; the ship Amazon arrived at .\melia 22d December, from Liverpool, with a cargo of dry goods
belonging to citizens of the United States, residing in Philadelphia, New York, and lialtimore; the ship Good
Friends arrivetl at Amelia on the 10th February, Irom London, with a cargo of dry goods belonging to Mr. Stephen.
Girard, a citizen of the United States, and resident merchant in Philadelphia.
The undersigned beg leave to state, that, by reason of the non-importation law, they could not enter the waters
of the United States. In consequence of which, they came here to wait until they could be legally admitted; hav-
ing remained here fiom the dates above-mentioned, with all their cargoes on boartl, which will appear by the bills of
lading, and other documents, until the late occurrences, which have placed our vessels and property under the pro-
tection of the United States. That they are fearful that, in the event of hostilities being commenced, and this being
ihe seat of war, the property may not be safe in its present situation. Not wishing to violate any law, and deeming
you authorized, we are induced, for the safety of the property in question, to request permission from you to pro-
ceed to the port of Philadelphia, under such conditions and restrictions as shall secure the property iioin the penal-
ties which might iirise out of the existing laws of the United States. Agreeably to your request, we lay Ijel'oie you
the amount of the cargoes, as far as they can at present be ascertained, which we suppose will amount m all to about
ftve hundred thousand dollars. ^,,, . ^ x^,,,^.-,.-
JAMES GIRDON,
GEO. RUGAN,
GEO. R. TURNER.
ROBERT THO^JPSON.
. WM. ADGATE.
Fernandina, Anelia, 26th March, 1813.
Bales 195, woollens, consisting of point blankets, common cloths, and Hannels, about
Cases 34, thicksets, velveteens, and cords, - - - . -
Cases 50, dimities, - -
52 trunks, 138 cases calicoes, --_-.-.
Cases 12, checks. -----...
Cases 10, cotton counterpanes, -----..
Trunks 20, do. umbrellas, - - - - - . .
Cases 28, do. casisineres, buff and blue nankeens, - - - -
Trunks 30. do. hosiery, •
27 bales 48 cases cotton shirtings, -.-..-
134 cases 32 trunks colored muslins, gingliams, handkerchiefs, &c.
2ft mats wire, '^
3 casks do. |
50 barrels dry white lead, >- ----...
50 kegs do. ground in oil, |
8 casks litharge, J
Amount of copper, &c. purchased by William Adgate, about
£si.
s.
d.
15,000
0
0
3.100
0
0
4,200
0
0
15.000
0
0
850
0
0
480
0
0
430
0
0
1,600
0
0
1,650
0
0
6,565
5
4
15,460
0
0
64,335
5
4
1,044
15
5
65,380
0
9
1,563
18
4
^66,943
19
1
1813.] REMISSION OF PENALTIES AND FORFEITURES. 543
C.
Fernandina, March ^llh, 1813.
(ientlemen:
I have received your statement, mid do not hesitate as to the justice i'.nd reason of your request; but wish,
for your own interest, as well as for pul)iic satisfaction, that tl>e mode may be varied; whicii may be done without
mifitatins; against the essential part of your petition.
In your address to me 1 should i)refer, to the present i'orm, your hriclly stating the names of the ships, owners,
amount of cargo, the port last from, and date they were riding at anchor in these waters, under the protection of the
Spanish flag, when, on the 17th instant, the flag was changed by articles of capitulation with the late Patriots of this
district, ami their flag hoisted; that, in ihe aforesaid articles, protection is a!l()riled to shipping and merchandise of
every description, and that, by the cession of the F^itriots of this district, on the IHth. to the United States, through
me, as United States' commissioner. I have, in my ofticial capacity, guarantied the observance of the capitulation;
that, unless my interference is aflorded in the way and manner you point(Hit. you expect the ciiuseqiiences you
appear to, and I have no doubt really iliead for. I fully concur in opinion with you, that the large amount of property
hero, would be an additional excitement to the belligerents to visit this place, and am desirous to remove every
source wliich, in its conscnjuences. miglit lead to hostilities. I shall, however, require that a schedule ol'the property
removed be given, and that ycni enter intobcmds and security to the President of the United States, that yourshipi
and cargoes shall be under the ilircction and control of the collectors of the ports to\vhich your ships may be den-
tined, until i'urlhcr orders fnmi the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Government of the United States.
I am, gentleiuen, vour obedient servant,
GEO. MATHEWS.
Messrs. James Girdon, t;;-o. Hug-an, {',vo. K. Turm r, Robt. Thomjison, and Wm. Adg-ale.
D.
East Florida, March Slst, 1812.
Dear Sir:
A revolution has lately been eftected in East Florida, and the late province, with the exception of the town
and citadel of St. Augustine, ceded to the United States by the constituted local authorities, through me, as United
.States' commissioner.
Pre\ious to the cession, the shii) Good Friends, owned by Stephen Girard, merchant, of Philadelphia, of which
Robert Thonqison is master, from London, was tiding at atichor in the Spanish waters of Ainelia river, laden as pet-
manifest enclosed will appear, when, on the ItUh instant, the Patriots summoned the town of Fernandina to surren-
der. It capitulated on the ITth instani, and. on the 18th. the Patriots ceded an extensive district, including thf town,
waters, and islands, to the i"nitefl States, through me. as United States' commissioner. In that capacity, by virtue
of powers vested in me, I took possession, with a detachment of United States' troops, to hold and defend the same
for the United States, stipulating, in my acceptance of the cession, to observe inviolate the articles of capitulation
of Fernandina. which aftords protection to pro[)erfy of every description — a copy of which has been duly transmitted
to the Secretary of the Treasury of the I'nited States; and, at the same time, 1 forwarded, with others, a statement of
the leading circumstances that" relate to this ship and cargo. Having a full conviction that neither the ship nor cargo
will be subject to the penalties of the non -importation and non-intercourse laws, in consequence of her entering a
port or ports of the United States, 1 have, for the following reasons and circumstances, thought proper to grant per-
mission for her to proceed to the port of Philadelphia. 1 consider her now to be under the protection and flag of the
United States, and in the waters of an integral part of our common country.
1 have taken b(Uid and security for the amount of forty-six thousand six hundred and twenty dolhirs, that the
vessel ami the whole of the cargo shall be delivered in charge to the collector of the port of Phihidelphia, until the
determination of the Government of the United States be known, as relates to her case, and that the ship and cargo
shall be subject to the direction of tile collector.
Besides the justice of the measure I have adopted, in ordering her a clearance, I think good policy dictates the
propriety of the measure at this crisis: for she. with others under exactly, and smne under nearly, similar circum
stances, would probably, if they remained here, in\ile the attack of piratical marauders, and perhaps the belligerents
the sooner to make this place the theatre of hostilities.
I am. respectfully, dear sir. your obedient servant.
To .Toun Steelk, Collector of the porL of Phihuhlphia.
GEO. MATHEWS.
13thCo:x(^RKss. ] No. 396. [1st Session
]lK>nSSl()N OF PENALTIES AND F () R F E Ul' U RE S.
(•OM>IUMrAri;D TO THE SF.NArE. JITNI: -'H, 1813.
Mr. S:.!rrn, from the Committee to whom was leferred the memorial of Stephen Girard and othcr=. made the fol
lowing report:
That the memorialists, respectively, were owner.-, of the .^hips Good Friends, the United States, and the Amazon,
with their respective cargoes.
That in the Fall of the year 1811, the memorialists being apprehensive that a war would break out between the
Unitcil States and Great lji"itain. sent the ships and cargoes'to Amelia island as a place of safety, with an intention,
eventualfy, to bring them to the United States, if the non-imp(U-tation law shtmid be repealed, or the sanction of Go-
vernment should be obtained, so as to render the importation lawful.
That, while the ships and cargoes lay in the port of Fernandina, General Mathews, acting in the name, and on
belialf of the United States, took possession of Amelia island, and established a local government there.
'fhat the agents of the memorialists representeil to General Mathews the increa.-^ed danger to which the ships
and cargoes were exposed, in consequence of the revolution at Amelia island, and General Mathew s, impresse<! with
the justice of the representation, as w ell as with an apprehension that the continuance of .-0 much valuable property
there would invite hostilities, granted a licence to proceed, with the ships and cargoes, to the port <)( Philadelphia,
under bonds to place them in the custody of the collectcu' of the port, subject to the orders of the Government-
That th.e sliips and cargiies, on the way to Philadelphia, under the authority of the licence, were intercepted and
seized, in the district of Delaware, in April, 1812, and libelled on the ground of a violation of the non-impurtation law.
That, soon after the seizure, the ships and cargoes were restored to their respective owners, upon bonds for the
appraised value, to abide the flna! adjudication of tlie prosecution which had been instituted. And the cargoes were
sold in the months of April and May. 1810.
That the memorialists, upon receiving the cargoes, made the regular entries at the custom house, and secured, by
bonds, the payment of the duties which were payable according to law, at the time of the entry.
644 FINANCE. [1813.
That, upon examination, it appears that, in some cases, the Secretary of the Treasury, under the act of March, 1797,
and Congress, by special acts, have remitted forfeitures, upon condition that tiie respective owners should pay the
rate of duties imposed by the act of the 1st of July, 1812, although the importations were made prior to that day.
But it is understood that, in ail such cases, tlie cargoes remained unsold until the act of the 1st of July commenced
its operation: and of course the double duties were charged in the price to the purchasers.
Upon this view of the circumstances of the case, the Committee submit the following resolution to the considera-
tion of the Senate:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to bring in a bill for the relief of Stephen Girard and others, the
owners, respectively, of the ships called the Good Friends, the United States, and the Amazon, and their cargoes,
upon condition that they respectively pay, to the collector of the port of Philadelphia, for the use of the United
States, in addition to the duties by them heretofore respectively secured and paid upon the said cargoes, a sum
which shall be sufficient to make the whole amount paid equal to the amount of the duties that would have been
chargeable if the cargies liad been imported and entered subsequent to the 1st of July, 1812.
Ifith Congress. No. 397. [1st Sessiow.
LOAN.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, JULY 21, 1813.
Treasury Department, July 19tk, 1813.
Sir:
I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 17th instant, inquiring what further provision is deemed ne-
cessary to be made, during the present session of Congress, for meeting the public engagements and defraying the
public expenditures.
In the report made from this Department to Congress, on the 2d of June last, tiie means already provided for the
service of this year was stated to be sufficient, exclusive of any additional expenditures wiiich might be found neces-
sary on account of the War and Navy Dejjartments. New and additional expenditures are contemplated in those
Departments, amounting to near a million of dollars, and calls of militia in various parts of tlie United States, which
have already taken place, and which will probably be repeated before the close of the present year, may require a
million of dollars more. An additional sum of about two millions may therefore be considered as necessary to se-
cure the public service, during tiie remainder of the year, from delay and embarrassment.
As the loan for the service of the year 1814 cannot, with convenience, be made sufficiently early in that year to
meet the demands which must be sustained by the treasury at its commencement, it is proposed that, in addition to
the sum of two millions, abovementi<meil, for tlie present year, a loan should now be authorized, sufficient, with the
sums receivable from the revenue, to defray the expenditures of the three tirst months of the year 1814.
The demands upon the treasury for those three months are estimated as follows, viz:
For civil, diplomatic, and miscellaneous expenses, - ". . " . " ". $400,000
For public debt, exclusive of treasury notes and interest theron, falling due in the months of
January and February, 1814, which will be provided for out of the surplus of the sinking fund
for the year 1813, - - - - - - - - 1,100,000
For the War and Navy Departments, ...-.- 6,000,000
$7,500,000
The amount receivable from the custom house duties, during that period, may be estimated at $1,500,000
From sales of public lands, and from the internal duties which will go into operation on the 1st
of January, 1814, -......-. 250,000
The balance which will remain in the treasury on 31st of December next, is estimated to
amount to about 2,000,000 of dollars. As this amount is somewhat larger than may be
necessary to be permanently retained in the treasury, there may be applied from it towards
the demands during the first quarter of the year 1814, the sum of - - - 250,000
Making, together, --------•• 2,000,000
And will leave to be furnished by the loan, -.---- 5,500,000
$7,500,000
The whole sum, therefore, for which it is conceived eligible that an authority should now be given to the Presi-
dent to obtain, on loan, before the close of the present year, is seven millions five hundred thousand dollars; of
which it is estimated that two millions may be wanted for the service of the present yeai-, and the residue towards
the supply for the service of the year 1814.
If this loan shall be authorized, a sufficient sum from its proceeds may probably be brought into the treasury,
in the course of the present year, to take the place of two milhons of dollars ol the treasury notes already authorized
to be issued, and taken into the former estimates as a part of the resources of the present year. A special authority
to make a loan for this purpose was suggested as proper to be granted by Congress, in the report to that body of the
second of June last; and the necessity for it arose from the consideration, that, if five millions of dollars, being the
whole amount of those notes authoiized to be issued for the service of this year, should be actually issued before
its close, there would be, at that time, in circulation, the sum of seven millions of dollars— a sutn greater, consider-
ing the limited state of our commerce, and the small amount of custom house bonds which will then remain out-
standing, and to the payment of which they are applicable, than might perhaps be maintained in circulation, without
some difiiculty or depreciation. In the months of January and February, 1814, near two millions of dollars of trea-
sury notes, issued under the act of June 30, 1812, will be paid oft"; and if the issuing of that amount of those notes,
authorized by the act of February 25, 1813, for the service of the year 1813, can be postponed till that time, as it
may be, if the loan now proposed should be authorized, they will merely take the place of the others, and the amount
in circulation not exceed what a steady and eifective demand requires.
It is not perceived that any provisions are necessary in the law for authorizing the loan, at the preserit time, dif-
ferent from those contained in the act of February 8th, 1813, authorizing a loan for a sum not exceeding sixteen
millions of dollars.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
W. JONES, .Acting Secretary qf the Treasury.
Hon. William W. Bibb, acting Chairman qf the Committee of TVays and Means.
1813.] DUTIES ON PRIZE GOODS. 645
13th Congress.] No. 398. [Ist Session.
DUTIES ON PRIZE GOODS.
COMMUNICATED TO THK HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JULY 23, 1S13.
Treasury Department, July -2lst, \8\S.
Sir:
The inquiry which forms the basis of your letter of the 20th, can only be answered by (he conflict of opinion
between the Secretary of the Tieasiny. in his letter of the 8th of December last, t) the honorable chairman of the
Committee of Ways and Means, and the person now acting in that capacity — a task of no orilinary Iciiid. and which
I undertake with great deference.
The data for ascertaining the amount of duties on prize goods, captured by private armed vessels since the tle-
claration of war, is as imperfect as was then stated; the amount of duties on i)ir/,e goods captured by public, as well
as private armed vessels, having been blended together.
There is, liowever, satisfactory ground to infer, that the amount of duties' on prize goods, captured by private
armed vessels, has rapidly decfmed, and is certainly, at this time, very inconsiderable.
The causes which have produced this decline may also be a subject of controversy, in which, though I f'cl that
I have the better cause, I apprehend, (he weaker argument.
The position assumed by the Secretary is, that " no part of the duties on prize goods ultimately falls on the cap-
tors. The duties on importations are paiil by the consumers, whether (he merchandise be captured by privateers, or
regularly imported by niercliants." To (his I may answer, tiiat the maxim derives more weight from the felicity of
argument and commanding character of the great author of " Wealth of Nations," than i'rom the universality of
the principle.
It is undoubtedly true, in the abstract; but my experience as a merchant h i? taught me to know the practical
value of a ma.Kini, derived from an author ol'a lighter oast:
" What is the worth of any thing',
" But so much money as 'twill bring'"
If an article, from whatever cause, will not sell for the amount of duties, added to the cost and other charges,
whether the importation be maile regularly by a merchant, in the usual way, or in the cost of equipping and main-
taining a privateer, the dittl-rence, or loss, will not I'all upon (he consunifr, but upon the importer. This is no un-
common case; indeed, instances are frequent, in which imported articles sell for less than the prime cost and charges,
exclusive of the duties. Who pays the du(y in (his case? The consumer.'' No. It is paid by the unfortunate im-
porter. Were it otherwise, there would be no bankruptcies: your merchants would have but one side to their profit
and loss account. "'These are the accidental exceptions arising from such a superabuntlance of a particular article,
as will sink it below the prime cost and charges." And this has actually been the case with many prize importa-
tions. Indeed, it is said, and I believe with truth, that, in some ol'the soudiern ports, the rftities and the charges of
sale have absorbed nearly the whole, if not the whole proceeds.
" The price for exportation, in which case no duty is paid," i()rms but a very partial exception in this case: for,
when you have little or no export of l()reign products, the benefit of drawback i.^ lost.
The Secretary has said, tliat " a reduction of duties will be of no use to the privateers, unless (he merchandise
continues to be sold at the same price as if the duties had not been reduced." This is not strictly the fact. It is
well known, in the actual market, (hat cijiU'e, for instance, subject to 10 cents jier pound duty, and entitled to draw-
l)ack, seldom sells for more than four cents over the price for consumption, and this must continue until the excess
is very great, or the exportation free, which is not likely to be the case during the war. The equality of price ap-
proximates as the obstacles to exportation increase; and if exportation was prohibited, or completely obstructed, the
equality of price between the same kind of merchandise, entitled to drawback, or sold for consumption, would be
absolute.
The lower the price of the article, the greater the consumption. The Ameiican People, enjoying the means, in-
dulge their taste for variety, and habituate ihemselves to every kind of luxury. This produces an accmnmodation
of taste, which changes, witli great facility, from the use of coftee to tea, from brandy to rum, &c. &c. as abundance
or scarcity and price shall indicate.
The qsestion is not now, " simply, whether it be necessary and proper to piy front the treasury, to the priva-
teers, a bounty equal to the amou;i!, of the reduction of duties on prize goods," for (here is, literally, now, a very
trilling amount ot duties collected on prize goods; and, therefore, any encouragemenf of (his nature given by Go-
vernment to private armed vessels,, v.'dl, if any prizes arrive, bring money into, instead of extracting it from, the
trcasuiy, and, theieibre, so far from the payment of a bounty for the purpose of c couraging privateers, the Go-
vernment will receive an amount of duties on prize goods, which otherwise would \,t be brought into our ports.
The Secretary observes, that, " if the article be imt worth sending into port after capture, it uiust be altogether
impossible for the importing merchant to pay its prime cost, freight, and insurance; and, with those charges, to im-
port such an article without cousiderable loss." An article may not be worth sending in, after capture, in conse-
quence of the heavy charges and great risk, perhaps equal to a premium of 50 to 75 i)er cent, whilst the impiuting
merchant may import the sante article in neutral buttoms, at a preniiuni of 10 per cent, and I'eceive his goods at
little more than the ordinary charges jjievious to the tleclaration of war. He, moreover, has the advantage of sell-
ing at such time, and on such terms, as his inteiest may dictate, and to his regular customers; whereas prize goods
are necessarily brought to the hammer, and sokl in large parcels, to speculators, uncontrolled by the prudent ma-
nagement of mercantile superintendence, freijuently from 20 to 30 per cent, less (ban thoseof the regular imparter.
These causes operate as a bounty in favor of tlie regular importer, and against the captors. The owner of a privateer
receives buta moieiy of the captured property; the cost of that moiety to him, is the cost of the equipment, mainte-
nance, insurance, wear and tear, and depreciation of his privateer, (all which is very extravagant) antl the insurance,
duties, and other heavy charges, on his prize.
The cause of the present inquiry proves the error of the Secretary's prediction, " that a greater number of
privateers will, without bounty, continue to be employed, than is necessary for the greatest possible annoj-ance of
the enemy's trade."
The fact is, that, from causes that occupy tiie present discussion, privateerii.g is nearly at an end, and. ti'om the
best observation I have been enabled to make, it is more from t!ie deficiency of remuneration in the nett proceeds
of their prizes, than from the vigilance and success of the enemy in recapturing. One-fourth part of (he year, at
least, (he elements will raise the blockade of our ports, and it is at that season thai (he harvest and the reapers are
most abundant and successful in privateering.
There is, sometimes, wisdom in taking counsel from our enemy, and lii.-. dread oi' our privateers may be collect-
ed from the marked hostility and severity of treatment which the crews of privateers are subjected (o, when cap-
tured, and (he insidious ettbrts to excite prejudices against them. The analogy between privateering and lotteries,
does not appear to me to be so strict as the Secretary seeuij to consider it. The adveiiture of a privateer is of the
nature of a commercial project or speculation, conducted by commercial men, upon principles ot mercantile calcu-
lation and profit. The vessel and her equipment is an object of great expense, which is expected to be remune-
rated by the probable chances of profit, after calculating the outfit, insurance, &c. as in a regular mercantile voy-
age, as much so as the voyage of a letter of marque, with a cargo, running all the chances oi hostility, and incur-
ring the consequent heavy charges of war.
82 It
G46 FINANCE. [1813.
I do not think that a " reduction of duties, by increasing the proSt, would operate as an insurance on the risk
(!(" collusive or pretended captures of British prohibited merchandise.'' to such an extent as to warrant the with-
holding any proper encouragement to this most potent weapon of annoyance to the enemy, which we possess.
Frauds no doubt may be committed; but, in the existing absolute prohibition of all British merchandise, from what-
ever qiiartei-, there is a much stronger inducement to collusion than can be found in the reduction of one half the
duties in favor of prizes; and no doubt frauds are committed; yet these considerations are not deemed of suflicient
importance to induce a repeal or relaxation of the system.
The number of accessaries to the fraud; the risk of capture, by the vessels of the enemy, who do not partici-
pate in the profits of the collusion; the vigilance of our own cruisers, officers, and prize courts, appear to aftbrd
a very reasonable security against the practice, to any very injurious extent. And the humane, generous, and gal-
lant conduct of our citizens, employeil in private aimed vessels, proves a moral sense which merits more confidence
and liberality than has been awarded to them.
i Will not undertake to say that tiie reduction of tlie duties in favor of prizes captured by private armed vessels
is the proper or only encouragement to be provided; I repeat the fact, that, as a question ot revenue, (he nation has
every thing to gain, and nothing to lose. One of the most efficient means ot distressing the commercial and mili-
tary marine of the enemy, is the capture and detention of his seamen, as well to enhance the difficulty of manning
liis ships, as to provide tor the exchange, and to retain hostages, to ensure the proper treatment of our own. What-
ever encouragement may be devised for the destruction of the ships of the enemy on the ocean, and bringing into
port his captured seamen, will infiict the deepest possible wound upon his commerce and marine — the vitals of his
resources and power.
I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, sir, your obedient servant,
W. JONES,
Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
The Hon. Hugh Nelson,
Cliairnwn of the Naval Committee of the IIoi(se of Representatives U. S.
13th Congress.] No. 399. ' [1st Skssiox.
TERMS OF THE LOAN OF SIXTEEN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
COMMUNICATED TO TUV. SENATE, JULY 29, 1813.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit to the Senate a report of the .Voting Secretaiy of the Treasury, containing the information re-
auested by their resolution of the 27th instant.
JAMES MADISON.
Washington, yz</j/ 28, 1813. ,
la compliance with the resolution of the Senate, of the 07th instant, the Acting Secretary of the Treasury has the
honor to report to the President of the United States —
That, by virtue of the act of February 8th, 1813, entitled "An act authorizing a loan for a sum not exceeding
sixteen millions of dollars," and the authority of the Presiilent of the United States to the Secretary of the Trea-
sury, of the 17tii of the same month, a public subscription to a loan of sixteen millions of dollars was invited, by a
notification issued on the 20th of February, 1813, in which the terms of the loan were specified; the most material
of which terms were, that the subscribers should receive for each hundred dollars loaned to the United Stales, a
certificate of six per cent, sti'ck for one hundred dollars, and an annuity of one dollar, for thirteen years, from the
1st day of January, 1813. Of this notification, a copy is hereunto annexed, ^narked A. [Sec No. 393, page G25,B 1.]
The amount subscribed under tiiis notification was 3,956, 400 dollars. A second notification was issued on the
18th of March, by v hich the books of subscription were notified to be re-opened on the OSth of March, and kept
open until the 31st day of that month, on the same terms as the former subscription. Proposals were, at the same
time, invited, for loaning to the United States the whole, or any part, of the sum of sixteen millions of dollars, which
might remain unsubscribed on the 1st day of April, leaving the persons thus making their proposals, to state, them
selves, the terms upon which they were willing to make the loan to the United States. And it was engaged, that,
if any proposals, thus made, should be accepted, with terms differing from those of any other proposals that might
also be accepted, or differing from the terms on which subscriptions had already been, or might be made, prior to
the 1st day of April, all the persons whose proposals miglit be accepted, and also all those who had subscribed, or
might subscribe, prior to the first day of April, should have the option of accepting the terms allowed to any other
parsons whose proposals might be accepted. A copy of this notification is annexed, marked B. [See No. 393, page
62G, B 2. ]
The amount subscribed under this notification, Irom the 2.3th to the 31st of March, inclusive, was 1,881,800 dol-
lars. Proposals were sent in between the 1st and the 5th of April for loaning to the Goverument 11,100,000 dollars,
being 944,200 dollars more than could be received: and the further sum of 1,000,000 ilollars was intended to be
loaned by the State of Pennsylvania, but the offer was not made in time to be accepted. The sums offered were
subsequently reduced to 10,101.800 dollars, being the sum which, with the amount of the first and second subscrip-
tions, made up the sixteen millions of dollars authorized to be borrowed.
The terms proposed by the persons who offered to loan the above sum, were of two descriptions:
1st. That the lenders were to receive a six per cent, stock, the interest payable quarter yearly, redeemable at the
pleasure of the United States, at any time after the end of the year 1825, at the rate of eighty-eight per cent, or 100
dollars in stock for eighty-eight in money.
2d. That the lenders, for every hundred dollars in money, were to recei\e one hundred dollars in the same s|)e-
cies of six per cent, stock, .and an annuity for thirteen years, from the first day of January, 1813. of one diillar and
fifty cents, payable quarter yearly. . .,
Two of the proposals also contained a condition, that, if any other loan for the service of the year 1813, should
be made under any law passed for that purpose, before the end of the year 1813, upon terms different from those
allowed to the persons then making proposals, the option of taking those new terms should be extended to them.
Copies of the letters containing these proposals are hereto annexed, marked C and D; and also, a copy of theanswer
of the Secretary of the I'l-easury, by which those proposals were accepted, marked E. The other proposals con-
tained no condition of this nature. They were accepted by letters of the Secietary of the Treasury of^the same pur-
p<3rt as that above referred to, marked E.
As the notification of the 18th ol March contained an engagement that every contributor to the loan, whether
under the first or second subscription, or under the proposals, should have the option of any of the terms allowed to
1813.1 TERMS OF THE LOAN OF SIXTEEN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. 647
any other contributor, a public notification was issued on tlic IStli of April, in which the terms allowed to the per-
sons who had made proposals were stated, and the option as to the two kinds of stock, was ortered to all. A copy of
this notification is subjoined, marked F. [See No. 'id'.i, page Ceo, 15 ;i. ]
No other contract in relation to any part of the limn of sixteen iiiiliimis was entered into, than what resulted from
the engagements contained in the public notifications above referred to, and the acceplaiice by the Secretary of the
Treasury ot the proposals made under those notifications.
All which is resfiectfuliy submitted.
Trkasurv Depautmknt, Ji/ly 08, 1813.
C.
\^■. JONES, .deling- SicrrUmj of the TTtasury.
Philadelphia. :>//; .'}j)riL J81.3.
I
Sir:
In consequence of the notice given by the TreaMiry Depaitment, under date of the IHili olMarcii. 1hi3, ii)at
roposals will be received by you for the whole, or part of tiie residue of the loan of sixteen millions of dollars, we
erewith beg leave to ofter to lake as much stock ot the Ignited States, bearing interest at six per cent, per annum,"
payable quarter yearly, the stock not to be redeemable bel'ore the 31st December, ISO'i, at the rale of eishty-cif'ht
dollars for a certificate of one hundred dollars, as aforesaid, as will amount to the sum of eight millions of dolhus,
or to the residue of the said loan, provided you will agree to allov/ us the option of accepting the same terms that
may be granted to persons lending money to the United States by virtue of any law authorizing another loan for the
service of the year 1813, that Congress may pass before the last day of the present year.
It must be further understood and agreed to, that one quarter per cent, will be allowed us on the amount to
which the present propos;il will be accepted.
With regard to the payment of the instalments on the amount to be loaiiid by us, we shall expect to enter with
you into such arrangements as will be mutually accommodating.
We are, with high regard, sir, your most obedient servants.
DAVID PARISH,
.^ „ . ^ T, o STEPHEN GIRARD.
1 ne Hon. Albert (jallatix, Lr,q. Sccrdary oj the I rea-:ivry.
To be paid at Stephen Girard's bank.
STEPHEN GIRARD,
For seU'uml Dumd Parhh.
D-
Philadelphia, 5//( .9pri!, 1813.
Sir:
I will take for myself, and my friends in New York, tw o millions and fifty-six thousand dollars' v.orth of
the loan authonz.ed by Congress in February last, receiving six per cent, stock at the rate of eighty-eight dollars,
money, for one huiuired dollars of six per cent, stock, payable in New York, by instalments, as proposed by you,
or as may be otherwise agreed on. 1 understand that, in case Government should make another loan during the
year, I am to be placed on as gnod footing as the lenders of inonej', or contractor.-, for tliat loan, will be. I "also
understand that I am to receive the quarter per cent, which is to be paid to persons procuring subscriptions to the
present loan.
I am, very resjiectfuUy, sir, your obedient humble servant,
JOHN JACOB ASTOR.
The Hon. Alberi Gall\tin, Secretary of the Treasury.
E.
Treasury Department, April Itli, 1813.
Gentlemen:
Your proposal for lending seven millions and fifty-five thousand eight hundred dollars to the United States,
in part of the sixteen millions loan, is accepted. You will be pleased to deliver, before the IJth day of this month,
to the cashier of Stephen GiranPs bank, or such other, where, according to your proposals, the piiyments are in-
tended to be maile. the names of the persons embraced by your propo.sal. tog-.'ther witli the sum respectively pay-
able by each. Each will be entitled to receive in i)aymem. at his option, either six per cent, stock, at the rate of
eighty-eight per cent., or .-ix per cent, stock at par. and a thirteen years' annuity of one and a half per cent, of the
money loaned; which oiiti(jn must be made at the time of paying the first instalment. The payments shall be made
in eight equal instalments, on the fifteenth day of April. May. June, Jul}', August. September. October, and No-
vember. Rut every person, at the time of paying any of the instalments, may pay all, or any nunibe!' of the subse-
quent instalments. Certificates of funded stock will, on the application of any subscriber for more than one hun-
dred thousand dollars, be issuetl. on payment of any one instalment, for the amount of the next preceding instal-
ment. In every other respect, the terms of the public notice of tiie OOtii of February last will be considerecl as part
of this agreement.
I have, &c.
ALBERT GALLATIN.
David Parish and Stki'hen Girard.
The same answer, clmiglng only the sum, am! the b:uik where payable, was made to Jolin J. Astor.
648 FINANCE. ' ^ ■: [1814.
13th CoNORKss.] No. 400. [2d Sessiow.
DUTIES ON IMPORTS AND TONNAGE.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, DECEMBER 20, 1813.
To the Senate of the United Slates:
I transmit to the Senate a report of the Acting Secretary of the Treasury, complying with their resolution of
the 13th instant.
JAMES MADISON.
J)ecember 20th, 1813.
Treasury Department, December 16, 1813.
Sir:
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate, of the 13th instant, I have the honor to state, that the
amount of duties accruing on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported into the United States, from the 1st day of
July, 1812, to the 31st day of December, of the same year, for which period the accounts of the collectors of the cus-
toms are settled, was --.__..- $9,869,19931
And the amount of tonnage, including light money, accruing during the same period, was - 92,297 70
$9,961,497 01
The accounts of the collectors, from the Ist day of January, 1813, to the 30th day of September, of the same
year, have been but partially settled; and some for the quarter ending 30th of September, have not yet been received
at the treasury. For this period, therefore, an estimate only can be given, taken from the accounts of the collectors
as renderedto the treasury, and in some cases, from their less formal returns. This estimate is as follows:
Duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported —
For the 1st quarter of the year 1813, --..-.... $2,280,000 00
2d do. do. ------ - 2,356,000 00
3d do. do. ------ - 1,380,000 00
$6,016,000 00
Tonnage duties, including light-money —
For the 1st quarter o! the year 1813. - - - - - - - $89,000 00
2d do. do. ------ - 84,000 00
3d do. do. ---.-.. 67,000 00
$240,000 CO
The sums above stated for duties on merchandise imported, are without deduction for drawbacks paid on mer-
chandise re-exported. The>^e drawbacks, paid from the 1st of July, to the 31st December. 1812, amounted, by the ac-
counts as settled, to $639,555 44.
And they are estimated to have amounted, during the three first quarters of the year 1813, to the following sums,
viz:
During the 1st quarter of the year 1813, to ...... $536.00000
2d do. do. ...._. 229,000 00
3d do. do. ...... 148,000 00
$913,000 00
I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, sir, your most obedient servant,
Vit, JONES, Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
Tlie President of the United States.
13th Congress.] No. 401. [2d Session.
«
ASSAYS OF FOREIGN COINS.
communicated to the senate, on the 4tii of .ianuary, 1814.
Treasury Department, December 31, 1813.
Sir:
I have the honor to transmit, herewith, a letter from the Directoi- of tiie Mint, containing the result of the
assays of foreign gold and sdver coins, made in pursuance of the act of the 10th of April, 1806, entitled "An act
regulating the currency ot foreign coins in the United States."
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
W. JONES,
Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
The Honorable the President of the Senate.
Mint of the United States, December 22, 1813.
Sir:
I have the iionor to acknowledge the receip) of your letter of the llth instant, and, agreeably to your desire,
have caused assays to be made of the several species of foreign gold and silver coins, made current by an act of
Congress of the 10th ot April, 1806: the result of which, according to the assayer's report, is as follows:
1814.] THE MINT.
649
Gold coins of Great Britain.
No. 1, made of 3 pieces of various dates, prior to the year 1806,
2, " 4 do. ofdates from 1806 to 1810, inclusive, except the year 1807,
Gold coins of France.
No. 1, made of 4 pieces of various dates prior to the year 1806,
2, " 5 "• of dates from 1806 to 1810, inclusive. - - - -
3, " 5 " dated 1811, -
4, " 5 " " 1812, - - - .
Gold coi72s of Spain.
No. 1, made of 4 pieces of various dates prior to the year 1806, - - -
2, " 5 " of dates from 1806 to 1810, inclusive, - - - -
3, " 3 " dated 1811, -
4, " 1 " " 1813, - - - -
Gold coins of Portugal.
No. 1, made of 9 pieces of various dates prior to tlie year 1806,
2, " 5 " of dates from 1806 to 1810, inclusive, - - - -
3, " 5 " dated 1811, -
4, " 5 " " 1812, - - - .
5, " 2 " " 1813, ... -
Silver coi)is of France.
No. 1. made of 5 crowns of various dates, ------
Silver coins of Spain.
No. 1, made of 5 pieces of various dates, prioito tlie year 1806, - . .
2, " 5 '' of dates from the year 1806 to 1810, inclusive, -
3, " 5 •' dated 1811,
.\ssAVER-s Office. 20//j o/12//i Month, 1813.
From the above report, it will appear:
1st. Thai the gold coins of Great Britain and of Portugal are all uniformly of the same quality, and exactly equal
to that of the gold coins of the United States; and therefore their intrinsic value is at the rate of 100 cents for 27
grains, or 88| cents per pennyweight.
2d. That the gold coins of France, especially those issued since the year 1806, inclusive, are also of a uniform quali-
ty; their intrinsic value being at the rate of 100 cents for 27||j grains, or 87y-/iT cents perdvvt.
3d. That the gold coins of Spain are somewhat variable in their (jualify, their average intrinsic value being at the
rate of 100 cents for 'ii^Hix grains, or 84yg,y cents per dwt.
4th. That the intrinsic value of the French crown, supposing its weight 18 f/?i;/. n grs., is 110 cents and j|||Jj
pai'ts of a cent.
5th. That the intrinsic value of the Spanish dollar, exclusive of those issued prior to the year 1806, supposing it of
the full weight of 17 dwt. 7 grs. is 100 cents and f ji'jj parts of a cent.
1 have the honor to be, sir, w ith great respect and esteem.
Your most obedient servant,
R. PATTERSON.
The Honorable William Jo.ves, Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
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I3th Congress.] No. 402. [2d Session.
M I N T.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE. JANUARY 7, 1814.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
I communicate, for the information of Congress, the report of the Director of the Mint, of the operation of that
establishment during the last year.
.lAMES MADISON.
January Cifh. 1814.
Mivr OF THE United Ht.xte^, Jani/aj-y I. 1814.
Sir:
I have now the honor of laying before you a lepurt of the operations of the mint, for the last twelve months.
From the treasurer's statement of the coinage, herewith transmitted, it will appear that, during that period,
there have been struck and issued —
In gold coins, 95,428 pieces, amounting to - . . . . $477.110 00
In silver coins, 1,241,903 pieces, amounting to -.-... 620.951 50
In copper coins, 418,000 pieces, amounting to - - - - - 4,180 00
Making, in the whole, one million seven hundred and tifiy-five thousand three hundred and thirty-one pieces of
coin, amounting to one million one hundred and two thousand two hundred and seventy-one dollars and fifty cents.
I have the honor to be, sir, with sentiments of the most perfect respect and esteem.
Your obedient, faithful servant,
R. PATTERSON.
Ja.mes Madison. President of the United States.
650
FINANCE.
[1814,
A Statement of the Coins struck at the Mint of the United States, from the \st of January to the 3lst December,
1813, inclusive, viz:
GOLD COINS.
Amount in dolls,
and cents.
Total.
Half Eag-les.
Quarter ending 30th June, - - - -
30th September,
31st December,
28,398
23,030
44,000
141,990
115,150
220,000
95,428 pieces of gold coin.-*.
95,428
477,140 00
169,328 00
168,982 50
62,255 00
220,386 00
-
SILVER COINS.
'
Half Dollars.
,•
Quarter ending 31st March, - - - -
30th June, - - - -
30th September,
31st December, - . -
338,656
3.37,965
124.510
440,772
1,241,903 pieces of silver coins.
1,241,903
Total amount of silver coins, . -
-
630,951 50
1,960
2,220
COPPER COINS.
Cents.
Quarter ending 30th June, - _ - -
31st December, - - -
196.000
222,000
418,000 pieces of copper coins.
418,000
Total amount of copper coins.
-
4 180 00
1,755,331 pieces of all the coins. Amount of all the coins in 181.3,
$1,102,271 50
Mint of the United States. Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 31?/ December, 1813.
JAMES RUSH.
An Abstract of the ordtnary expenses of the Mint of the United States, from the 1st January to the 31.s7 of De-
cember, 1813, inclusive, viz:
Salaries.
Wag-es.
Incidental.
Totals.
Quarter ending 31st March. - - - -
30th June, - - - -
30th September, - - - -
31st December, - - - -
2,525 00
2,487 47
2.525 00
2,525 00
1,908 41
1.916 00
1,966 23
1,871 38
372 95
820 10
1.325 39
1,082 46
4,806 36
5,223 57
5,816 63
5,478 84
10,062 47
7,662 02
3,600 90
Amount,
-
$21,325 39
Mint of thk Unitkd States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 31.s/ December, 1813
JAMES RUSH.
1814.] STATE OF THE FINANCES.
651
l3thCoNCiREss.1 jVJq^ 403, [2d Session-.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMUNICATED 10 THK SENAIE, ON THE IOtH OF JANUARY. Iflll.
In obedience to the directions of (he Act sm)|)lemeiitary to the act. entitled " An act to establish the Trea-
sury Department," the Acting Secretary ol the Treasury respectfully su!)iiiits (he followins report and esti-
mates:
The moneys actually received into the treasury, during the year ending on the 30tli September. 181.3. have
amounted to . . ......... $37,511,951 !»3
Viz: Proceeds of the customs, sales of lands, small branches of revenue, and
repayments, ........ *I3,5G8,042 43
Proceeds of loans, \\v.:
Loan of eleven millions, under the act of March 11th, 1812, $1,337,487 50
Loan of sixteen millions, under (he act of February 8, 1813, 14,488,125 00
Treasury no(es, under the acts of June 30, 1812, and Fe-
bruary 25, 1813, . . . . . . 5,151,300 00
2.3,976.912 50
As will appear by the annexed statement E, .... $37,544,954 93
Making, together with the balance in the treasury on the l'<t of October. 1812, wliich was 2.362 653 69
An aggregate of ...... .... $39,907.60762
The payments from the treasury, during the same period, have amounted (o . . $32,928,855 19
Viz: F"or civil, diplomatic, and miscellaneous expenses, both foreign and domestic, $1,705,916 35
Military department, including militia and volunieers, and the Indian (h^-
partment, ........ 18,484,750 49
Navy, including the building of new ships, and the marine corps, . 6,420,707 20
Public debt:
On account of interest, .... $3,120,379 08
Principal reimbursed, .... 3,197,10207
6,317,481 15
As will also appear by the annexed statement F^, .... 32,928.855 19
And left in the treasury, on the 30th of September last, ..... 6,978,75343
$39,907,607 62
The accounts for the fourth quarter of the year 1813, have not yet been made u[) at the treasury, but (he re-
ceip(s and expenditures, during that quarter, have Ikhmi nearly as follows:
Receip(s from (he customs, sales of lands, ami small branches of the revenue, about . $3,300,000 00
Loan of sixteen millions. ......... 1,500,00000
Loan of seven and a half millions, ........ 3,850,00000
Treasury notes, .......... 3,680,000 00
!? 12.330. 000 Ol)
Making, with the balance in the treasury o;-; the 1st of October. 1813. of . . . 6,978.752 -i:.'
An aggregate of about ......... $19.309,000 Oil
The disbursements have been, for civi!, diplomatic, and miscellaneous expenses, about . $400,000 Oo
Military department, ......... 5.887.747 oo
Naval <lo. .......... 1,248.145 10
Public debt, (of which near $6,000,000 was on account of the reimbursement of principal) 7,087.994 95
And leaving in the (rcasiiry, on the 3lst Decombei-, I8I3, about .... 4.6S5.U2 9'>
$19.309.000 00
Of the sums obtained on loan, during (he year 1813, and included in (he receipts above staled, an account of
the terms oti which they \\eii! made, has been iaid before Congress, excepting as to the treasurv notes issued uii<ler
the act of February 25. 1813. anti the loan of seven a:id a hall' millions, obtained under the aud.ority contained in
the act r,i the 2d of August, 1813. The annexed statement, marked F, \iill show the whole amount received for
treasury notes, during the year 1813, and at what places they were sold or disposed of. Three millions eight luiti-
dred and sixty-five thousand onehundred dollars. rS the notes issued under the act of June 30th. 1812. became due
in the course of the year 1813. or in the present nioiilji of January, aiid h,:v;' been paid otl'. or the I'und-; jihicjd in
the hands of (he comnussioners of loans, for that purpose.
The papeis under the letter G will show (he measures taken, under tlie act of August 2d. 1813. audi'iii/.ing a
loan of seven millions live hundred tiiousand dollars, and the manner in which that loan was obtained. The teno'i
were eighty-eight dollars and tvienty-five cents in money for one hundred dollars in stock, bearing an in;er(;st of
six per cent., which is equivalent to a premium of I'lirieen dollars thirty-one cents and four-ninths of a cent on
each hundred dollar-<.in money, loaned to the I'nited States. Of this sum of 7,500,000 dollars, about ".'^50.000 dol-
lars were paid into thetreasuiy during the year 1>^1.'!. ai^l the remainder is payable in the months of .)anu:ir.V and
February, 1814.
For the year 1811. the expentlitures, as now authorize*! by bw. are estimated as follov\>:
1. Civil, diplomatic, and miscellaneous expenses, ...... . $l,700,00:i
2. Public debt, viz:
Interest on the debt existing previous to the war, .... $2,100,000
Interest on debt contracted since the wai-. includins tre:isurv notes, ami loan Hirthe
year 1814, . . . T . " . . 2,950.000
5.050,000
Reimbursement of principal, including the old six and deferred stocks, tempoiary loans,
and treasury notes, ......... 7.150.000
12,200,000
652 ' ' FINANCE. ' [1814.
3. Military establishment, estimated by the Secretaiy of War, for a full complement (including
rangers, sea fencibles, and troops of all descriptions) of 63,422 officers and men, and including ord-
nance, fortifications, and the Indian department, and the permanent appropriations lor Indian treaties,
and for arming and equipping the militia, ........ 24,550,000
4. Navy, estimated for 15,787 officers, seamen, and boys, and for 1,869 marines, and including the
service of two 74 ships for four montiis, and three additional frigates for six months of the year 1814,
and the expenses of flotillas on the coast and on the lakes, ...... 6,900,000
Amounting, £(ltogetlier, to ........ . $45,350,000
bi
The ways and means already provided by law, are as follows:
1. Customs, and sales of public lands. The nett revenue accruing from the customs, during the year 1812,
amounted, as will appear by the annexed statements A and B, to 13,142,000 dollars. Of this sum, about 4,300,000
dollars was produced by the additional duties imposed by the act of July 1, 1812. The duties which have acci'ued
•luring the year 1813, are estimated at 7,000,000 dollars. The custom Iiouse bonds outstanding on the 1st January,
1814, after making a due allowance for insolvencies and bad debts, are estimated at 5,500,000 dollars; and it is be-
lieved that 6,000,000 dollars maybe estimated for the receipt of the customs during the year 1814. The sales of
public lands, during the year ending September 30, 1813, have amounted to 256,345 acres, anil the payments by
purchasers to 706,000 dollars, as will appear by the annexed statement C. It is estimated that 600,000 dollars will
)e received into the treasury from this source, during the year 1S14. The sum, therefore, estimated as receivable
from customs and lands, is . . . . . . . . . . $6,600,000
2. Internal revenues and direct tax. Fiom the credits allowed by law on some of the internal duties,
and from the delays incident to the assessment and collection of the direct tax, it is not believed that
more ought to be expected to come into the treasury, during the yeai' 1814, than the sum of . . 3,500,000
3. Balance of the loan of seven and a half millions, already contracted for, . . . 3,650,000
4. Balance of treasury notes, already authorized, . . . . . . . 1,070,000
5. Of the balance of cash in the treasury, on the 31st December, 1813, amounting, as above stated,
to about . . .... . . . . . . . $4,680,000
Tliere will be requiied, to satisfy appropriations made prior to that day, and then un-
drawn, at least . . . . . . . . . . 3,500,000
And leaving, applicable to the service of the year 1814, .... 1,180,000
16,000,000
So that there lemains to be provided, by loans, the sum of .... . . 29,350,000
$45,350,000
AUhiiugh the interest paid upon treasury notes is considerably less than that paid for the moneys obtained by
the United States on funded stock, yet the certainty of their reimbursement at the end of one year, and the facili-
ties they aflbrd for remittances, and othei- commercial operations, have obtained for them a currency which leaves
little reason to doubt that they may be extended considerably beyond the sum of five millions of dollars, hitherto
authorized to be annually issued. It wdl perhaps be eligible to leave to the Executive, as was done last year, a dis-
cretion as to the amount to be borrowed upon stock, or upon treasury notes, that (Uie or the other may be resorted
to, within prescribed limits, as shall be found most advantageous to tlie Umted States.
The amount estimated to have been reimbursed, of the principal of the public debt, during the year ending on
the 30th September last, including treasury notes and temporary loans, will appear, by the estimate marked D, to
have been 3,201,308 dollars. As the payments on account of the loan of sixteen millions, had not then been com-
{)leteil, and the stock had, consequently, not been issued therefor, it is not practicable to state, with precision, the
amount added to the public debt, during that year; but, after deducting the above mentioned reimbursement of
3,200,000 dollars, this addition will not fall short of 22,500,000 dollars. "
The plan ot finance proposed at the commencement of the war, was to make the revenue, duiing each year of
its continuance, equal to the expenses of the peace establishment, and of the interest on the old debt then existing,
and on the loans which the war inight render necessary, and to defray the extraordinary expenses of the war out of
the proceeds of loans to be obtained for that purpose.
The expenses of the peace establishment, as it existed previous to the armaments of 1812, made in contempla-
tion of war, but including the eight regiments added to the military establishment in the year 1808, and the aug-
mentation of tlie navy in actual service, authorized in 1809, amounted, after deducting some casual expenses of
militia, and other iticidental items, to about . . . . . ." . . $7,000,000
The interest on the public debt, payable during the year 1814, will be:
On the old debt, or that existing prior to the present war, . . . $2,100,000
On the debt contracted since the commencement of the war, including treasury
notes, and allowing 560,000 dollars for interest on the loan which must be
made during the year 1814, a sum as small as can be estimated for this object, 2,950,000
5,050,000
Making ......... $12,050,000
The actual receipts into the treasury from the revenue, as now established, including the internal revenues and
direct tax, are not estimated, I'm- the year 1814, at more than ..... $10,100,000
Viz: from customs and public lands, ------ $6,000,000
Internal revenues and direct tax, . _ - . - 3,500,000
$10,100,000
If to this sum he added that part of the balance in the treasury on the 31st December, 1813, which
has been estimated above, to be applicable to the expenses of the year 1814, and which, upon the prin-
ciple above stated, may be considered as a surplus of revenue beyond the expenses of the peace es-
tablishment, and of the interest on the public debt for the year 1813, and therefore applicable to the
same expenses for the year 1814, which sum is estimated at - . . . . 1,180,000
And making, together, - - - - - - - - - 11,280,000
There will still remain to be pt•o^ ided, new revenues, capable of producing ■ - - 770.000
But, as the internal revenues and direct tax, when in full operation, will produce, in the year 1815, probably
1,200,000 dollars more than is estimated to be received from them in the year 1814, it will rest with Congress to
decide, whether it is necessary that new and additional revenues should now be established.
To V. hat extent the existing embargo may reduce the receipts into the treasury from the customs, during the
year 1815, it is difficult to estnnate. as the operation of the war had reduced the receipts from the customs nearly
one half from that which was received during the year preceding the war.
1814.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
653
The former embargo reduced the revenue from (he customs nearly one-lialf the amount of that which was re-
ceived during the year preceding its full operation. In this case, however, the transition was from the full receipt
of a peace revenue to the entire suspension of exportation and of foreis'n commerce in American bottoms. It is not,
therefore, to be presumed, that the existing embargo will cause a reduction of the war revenue in the proportion of
(he peace revenue: moreover, the effect of tiie act proiiibitiiig the importation of certain articles, necessarily in-
creases the demand, and enhances the value of those which may l)e lawluily imported; anil tlw higli pi ice they bear
will produce extraordinary impor(ations, and. in part, compensate for the prohibition to export any tiling in return;
to thrs may be added the duty on salt, the operation of which is yet but partial.
To the amount of the delalcation of the revenue, caused by the embargo, whatever it may l)e, must be added the
difference between the amount of the interest payable in the year 1814^on the loan of (hat year, ami the whole
amount of the interest on the said loan, payable in the year 1815, as well as that part of the inierest which may be
payable in the year 1815, on the loan of that year. The sum of these items will be recjuired for the year 1815, in
addition to the revenues now estabiisiied, except 430,000 dollars, being the difference iietween the estimated inciease
in the receipt of the internal revenues and direct taxes, and the 770,000 dollars remaining (o be provided for in the
foregoing estimate.
VVith these considerations, it is submitted whether it may not be expedient and prudent to provide nev,' revenues,
capable of producing eithei' (he whole, or such part of the 770,000 dollars, unpiovided for, as may a|)pear necessary
to fulfil the public engagements, and secure to the financial operations of the (iovernment the confidence, stability,
and success, which is due to its fidelity, and to theam[)le resources of the country.
All which is respectfully submitted.
^y. JONES,
dieting Secretary of Ike Treaiiury.
Treasury Department, January 8lli, 1814.
A.
»^ Statement exhibiting the amount of duties irhich accrued on Merchandise, Tonnage, Passports, and Clearances,
of Debentures issued on the exportation of Foreign Mercliandise, of payments for Bounties aiul Allowances,
and for expenses of Collection, during the years 1811, and 1813.
Years.
Duties on
Debent:ures
issued.
Bounties &
Allowances.
Gross Revenue
Expenses on
Collection.
Nett Revenue.
Merchandise.
Tonnag'c.
Passports &
Ck-aranccs.
1811
1812
$10,427,412 21
14,990,188 51
$124,363 30
155,353 00
$19,737 70
14,928 00
$2,227,245 00
1,542,622 19
$784 13
$8,343,484 08
(a3,G17,847 32
$440,929 4C
475,838 95
$7,902,559 G2
13,142,008 37
(a.) Gross revenue for the year 1812,
Deduct interest and storage,
Gross revenue, per statement B,
$13,617,847 32
31,008 33
$13,586,838 99
A Statement of the amount of American and foreign T'onnage, employed in the foreign trade, for the year 1812,
as taken from the records of the 'Treasury.
American tonnage in foreign trade, --..-.
Foreign tonnage, -...---.
Total amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the United States,
Tons, 667,999
47,099
15,098
Proportion of foreign tonnage to the whole amount of tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the
United States. - - - - - - - - - - 6.6 to 100
B.
.4 Statement exhibiting the value and quantities, respectively, if Merchandise, on which duties actually accrued
during the year 1812, ( consisting oj the difference between articles paying duty, imported, and those entitled to
drawback, re-exported) and, also, the nett revenue tvhich accrued during that year, from duties 07i Merchandise,
Tonnage, Passports, and Clearances.
Goods paying; duties ad valorem.
Dollars. Cts.
3,576,643 dollars, at 12^ per cent. - - - -
14,844,367 do. 25 do. - - - -
893,846 do. 15 do. -
4,354,056 do. 30 do. -
49,506 do. 20 do. ... -
108,996 do. 40 do. ... -
(fl) Additional duty on $03,827,414, at 2A per cent.
23,827,414 ------
(b) Spirits, 2,764,135 gallons, at 27.6 cents, average
Do. 1,338,593 do. 56.6 do.
(c) Sugar, 38,647,755 pounds, at 2.5 cents, do.
Do. 21,518.327 do. 5 do.
(</■) Wines, 789,413 gallons, at 29.4 cents, do.
Do. 662.499 ' do. 53.3 do.
(e) Teas, 2,258,514 pounds, at 21.4 cents, do.
83 tt
447.080 38
3.711.t)91 75
134,076 90
1,306,216 80
9,901 20
43,598 40
595,685 35
6,247.650
761,721
758,760
979.552
1.078.569
232,040
385.958 82
484.541 32
68
78
48
25
97
Dollars. Cts.
654
FINANCE.
[1814.
B — Continued.
Goods paying' duties ad valorem.
Teas, 385,815 pounds, at 44.9 cents, averajje.
Coffee, 10,994,700 pounds, at 5 cents, -----
Do. 5,155,476 do. 10 do. - - - - -
Molasses, 5,651,471 gallons, at 5 do.
Do. 1,721,977 do. 10 do. - - - - -
(/) All other articles, ..------
To which ndd duties collected on merchandise, the particulars of which could not
be ascertained, after deducting therefrom duties refunded and difference in
calculation, ...------
Si per cent, retained on drawback, ---..----
Extra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels.
Extra duty of 15^ per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels,
Nett amount of duties on merchandise.
Duties on tonnage,
Light money, - - - -
Duties on passports and clearances, -
Gross revenue, as per statement -\, -
Deduct expenses on collection,
Nett revenue,
DoUars. Cents.
173,068 30
549,735 00
515,547 60
282,573 55
172,197 70
488,131 88
13,110,050 11
85,085 63
21,278 65
144,168 63
131,325 01
24,027 99
Dollars. Cents.
13,195,135 74
55,974 97
165,447 28
13,416,557 99
155,353 00
14,928 00
13,586,838 99
475,838 95
$13,111,000 04
(a) Additional duty of 2^ per cent.
35 per cent, retained (
Explanatory Statements and Notes.
Additional duty of 2^ per cent. . . - -
35 per cent, retained on drawback, - - - -
Extra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels
$595,685 35
786 54
1,143 00
$597,614 89
(6) Spirits — Grain
1st proof
55,255 gallons
at 28 cents
Grain
1st do.
16,427
do.
at 56 do.
Grain
2d do.
114
do.
at 29 do.
Other materials, 1st and 2d do.
1,116,696
do.
at 25 do.
Do.
1st and 2d do.
464,531
do.
at 50 do.
Do.
3d do.
1,063,759
do.
at 28 do.
Do.
3d do.
417,126
do.
at 56 do.
Do.
4th do.
527,246
do.
at 32 do.
Do.
4th do.
425,677
do.
at 64 do.
Do.
5th do.
224
do.
at 38 do.
Do.
5th do.
14,832
do.
at 76 do.
Do.
6th do.
Gallons,
841
do.
pounds
at 46 do.
4,102,728
(c) Sugar— Brown,
35,976,034
,at 2^ do.
Brown,
-
20,253,037
do.
5 do.
White,
.
2,671,721
do.
3 do.
White,
Pounds,
1st quality.
1,265,290
do.
gallons
6 do.
60,166,082
(d) Wines— Madeira,
53,175
, at 58 cents.
Do.
do.
53,116
do.
116 do.
Do.
2d quality.
21,166
do.
50 do.
Do.
do.
3,619
do.
100 do.
Burgundy and Champaign,
1,052
do.
45 do.
Do.
do.
514
do.
90 do.
Sherry and St. Lucar, -
16,153
do.
40 do.
Do.
do.
11,073
do.
80 do.
Claret, &c
. in bottles,
15,536
do.
35 do.
Do.
do.
8,339
do.
70 do.
Lisbon, Oporto, &c.
38,733
do.
30 do.
Do.
do.
52,287
do.
60 do.
Teneriffe,
Fayal, and Malaga,
371,925
do.
28 do.
Do.
do. do.
287,613
do.
56 do.
All other.
in casks,
271,673
do.
23 do.
Do.
do.
Gallons,
245,938
do.
46 do.
1,451,912
$15,471 40
9,199 12
33 06
279,174 00
232,265 50
297,852 52
233,590 56
168,718 72
272,433 28
85 12
11,272 32
386 86
$1,520,482 46
$899,400 85
1,002,651 85
80,151 63
75,917 40
$2,058,121 73
$30,842 08
61,614 56
10,583 00
3,619 00
473 40
462 60
6,461 20
8,858 40
5,437 60
5,837 30
11,619 90
31,372 20
104,139 00
161,063 28
62,484 79
113,131 48
$617,999 79
1814.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
655
Explanatory Slatemenls and Notes — Continued.
(e) Teas — Bohea,
Do. ...
Souchong, ...
Do. - - -
Hyson,
Do.
Other green,
Do.
Extra duty on teas imported from other places
than India, - - - -
90,544 pounds, at 13 cents
41,342
45,G91
40,380
303,708
112,169
1,818,571
191,924
Pounds, 2,644,329
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
24
18
30
32
64
20
40
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
$10,865 28
9,922 08
8,224 38
14,536 80
97,186 56
71,788 16
363,714 20
76,769 60
4,602 56
$657,609 62
les.
Quantity.
liate of
Kxcess of duties
(/.) All other artic
Excess of impor-
Excess of
Excess of
tation over ex-
exporta-
duty.
over drawback.
drawback
portation.
tion over
importa-
tion.
Cents.
over duties.
Domestic spirits, 1st proof.
gallons.
28
7
$1 96
Do. do. 1st proof.
. ^ do.
1,219
14
170 66
Do. do. 4th proof, (from
nolasses) do.
233
34
79 22
Beer, ale, and, porter.
do.
496
8
39 68
Do. do.
do.
46,039
16
7.366 24
Cocoa,
pounds.
28,624
2
572 48
Do. . . .
do.
748,637
4
29,945 48
Chocolate,
do.
837
3
25 11
Do. . . .
do.
81
6
4 86
Sugar candy,
do.
179
m
20 59
^Do. .
do.
52
23
11 96
Almonds, .
do.
338,205
2
6,764 10
Do
do.
61,022
4
2,440 88
Fruits — Currants, .
do.
33,562
2
671 24
Do. . .
do.
134,495
4
5.379 80
Prunes and plums.
do.
44,090
o
881 80
Do. .
do.
1,694
4
67 76
Figs,
do.
237,178
o
4,743 56
Do.
do.
13,741
4
549 64
Raisin-, in jars, &c.
do.
402,288
3
8,045 76
Do. do.
do.
42,066
4
1,682 64
Do. all other,
do.
448,615
1 1
»5
6,729 22
Do. do.
do.
1,475
3
44 25
Candles — Tallow,
do.
,
4v
192
2
,
39 84
Wax or spermaceti.
do.
4,318
6
259 08
Do. do. .
do.
2,088
12
250 56
Cheese, . . . .
do.
14,713
7
J.039 91
Do. . . .
do.
8,321
14
1,150 94
Soap,
do.
107,236
•2
2,144 72
Do
do.
184,196
4
7,367 84
Tallow, . . . .
do.
492,991
11
7,394 86
Do. .
do.
128,669
3
3,860 07
Spices — Mace,
do.
.
3,750
125
,
4,687 50
Nutmegs,
do.
,»
12,369
50
.
6,134 .50
Cinnamon,
do.
,
15,022
20
,
3,004 40
Cloves,
do.
48,236
•
40
19,294 40
Pepper,
do.
69,681
6
4,180 86
Do. .
do.
132,138
13
15,856 56
Pimento. .
do.
94,639
4
3,785 56
Do.
do.
53,345
8
4,267 60
Cassia.
do.
166,596
4
6,663 84
Do.
do.
50,228
8
4,018 24
Tobacco, manufactured, other t
lan snuff and
cigars.
do.
2,172
6
130 32
Do. . . .
do.
5,077
12
609 24
Snuff,
do.
38
10
3 80
Do. . , .
do.
355
20
71 00
Indigo,
do.
9,663
25
2,415 75
Do. . . .
do.
67,734
50
33,867 00
Cotton,
do.
35,386
3
1,061 58
Do.
do.
859,192
6
51,551 52
Starch,
do.
389
3
11 67
Do. . . .
do.
4.179
6
250 74
Gunpowder,
do.
6,414
8
513 12
Glue,
do.
9,608
4
384 32
Do. . . .
do.
42,130
8
3,370 40
Iron — Anchors and sheet.
do.
101,659
u
1,534 88
Do. do.
do.
404,491
3
12,134 73
Slit and hoop.
Do, do.
do.
176,131
1
1,761 31
do.
423,422
2
8,468 44
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[1814.
Explanatory Statements and iVb/es—Continued.
Quantity.
■ Rate of
Excess of duties
(/. ) All other articles.
Excess of impor
Excess o
Excess of
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over drawback.
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Cents.
duties.
Pewter, plates and dishes.
pounds.
4,430
8
$354 40
Nails, ....
Spikes, ....
Quicksilver,
Do. . .
do.
739,462
4
29,578 48
do.
94,874
S
1,897 48
do.
74,386
6
4,463 16
do.
9,579
12
1,149 48
Paints — Ochre, in oil,
do.
336
3
10 08
dry, yellow.
do.
91,573
1
915 73
Spanish brown, .
do.
4,533
1
45 33
Do.
do.
22,135
t>
442 70
White and red lead,
1 \ 1
do.
87,751
2
1,755 02
Do. do.
Lead, and manufjictures of lead,
Do. do. do.
Seines, ....
do.
do.
1,133,148
405,271
4
1
45,325 92
4,052 71
do.
826,955
o
16,539 10
do.
686
8
54 88
Cordage — Tarred, .
do.
83,969
2
1,679 38
Do. .
do.
153,786
4
6,151 44
Untarred,
do.
46,139
H
1,153 47
Do.
do.
23,184
5
1,159 20
Cables, ....
Steel, ....
do.
cwt.
2,332.2.23
33,.
557
10
2,332 71
671 14
Do. ... .
do.
5,626.2.12
200
11,253 21
Hemp, ....
1"\
do.
17,529.3.23
100
17,529 QQ
Do. ....
Twine, ....
do.
293.3.00
200
587 50
do.
125.2.21
400
502 75
Do. ....
do.
566.3.03
800
4,534 21
Glauber salts.
do.
6.3.06
400
27 21
Coal,
bushels,
4,737
5
236 85
Do. ... .
Malt, ....
do.
do.
96,456
6
10
20
9,645 60
1 20
Fish — Dried or smoked, .
quintals.
1
50
50
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Pickled salmon.
do.
barrels.
9,095
690
100
200
9,095 00
1,380 00
mackerel,
all other, .
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do.
86
73
120
40
103 20
29 20
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Glass — black quart bottles.
do.
groce.
380
925
80
60
304 00
555 00
Do. do. . . .
do.
2,470
120
2,964 00
V
Window, not above 8 by 10,
Do. do. do.
100 sq.ft.
do.
1,413
160
2,260 80
3,952
320
12,646 40
Do. do. 10 by 12.
do.
151
175
264 25
Do. do. do.
do.
282
350
987 00
All above do.
do.
26
225
58 50
Do. do. do.
do.
463
450
2,083 50
Cigars, ....
M.
7,745
200
15,490 00
Do. . . , .
do.
2,668
400
10,672 00
Boots, . : . . .
pairs.
414
150
621 00
Do. .....
Shoes and Slippers — Silk,
do.
do.
1
3,692
75
25
75
923 00
Do.
Kid and morocco, .
do.
do.
581
6,943
50
15
290 50
1,041 45
Do. do.
do.
5,144
30
1,543 20
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Children's,
do.
53
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5 30
Do.
Cards — Wool and cotton.
do.
dozens,
105
3
20
50
21 00
1 50
155 30
Paints — Ochre, dry yellow,
pounds.
7,765
o
Deduct excess of drawback over duties.
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502,769 26
14,637 38
11,637 38
1
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Treasury Department, Register's Office, December 9, 1813.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register
1814.]
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D.
An Estimate of the Principal redeemed of the Debt of tlie United Slates, from 1st October, 1812, to 30th Septem
ber, 1813; and, also, from the 1st Jpril, 1801, to 30th September, 181.3.
The amount of warrants issued on the Treasurer of the
United States, on account of tlie interest of the domestic
debt, and of the reimbursement of the old six per cent, and
deferred stocks, from the 1st of October, 1812. to the .*30th
September, 1813, exclusive of a repayment of $2,002 43,
and of the reimbursement of the residue of the converted
six per cent, stock, and of the purchase of Louisiana stock,
six per cent, stock of 1812, and of deferred stock, as stat-
ed below, was - - - - $3,904,161 43
Deduct interest which accrued during the
same period, calculated quarter yearly, - 2,410,362 83
Reimbursement of the old six per cent, and deferred stocks.
Do. of the Navy six per cent, stock.
Do. of the 55 per cent, stock,
Do. of the 45 per cent, stock.
Do. and purchase of eight per cent, stock,
Do. and purchase of exchanged stock, -
Do. of converted stock, - - - .
Purchase of Louisiana six percent, stock, (cost $205,021 76)
Do. of six per cent, stock of 1812, (cost $322,960 35) -
Do. ofdeferredstock, (cost $9,601 77)
Payments for lands in certificates of the debt of the United
States, - - - - -
Payments to foreign officers, and for certain parts of the do-
mestic debt, - -
Reimbursement of domestic loans, - - - .
Do. of treasur)^ notes, - - . .
Do. of the foreign debt, - - - -
Redemption from
1st October, 1812,
to 30tli Septem-
ber, 1813.
$1,493,798 60
.565,318 41
208,000 00
324,200 00
9,650 20
401 18
100,000 00
500,000 00
Redemption from
1st April, 1801, to
30th September,
1812, per the Se-
cretary's report
of 4th December,
1812.
$3,201,368 39
$14,836,442 96
711,700 00
1,847,500 00
176,000 00
0.359,600 00
6,293,351 12
1,294.452 29
118,500 00
268,240 70
92,009 89
3,440,000 00
10,075,004 00
$45,512,800 96
Total principal re-
deemed, from 1st
April, 1801, to
30th September,
1813.
M 6,330,241 56
711,700 00
1,847,500 00
176,000 00
6,359,600 00
6,293,351 13
1,859,770 70
326,500 00
324,200 00
9,650 20
268,240 70
92,411 07
3,540,000 00
500,000 00
10,075,004 00
$48,714,169 35
The amount of stock purchased during the year ending on the 30th September, 1813, was.
Viz: Louisiana stoclc, ------ $208,000 00
Six per cent, stock of 1812,
Deferred stock.
The sum paid from the treasury for the same, was
324,200 00
9,650 20
541,850 20
Making a diflference of - - -
Which sum, deducted from that here stated as the amount of debt redeemed in the year ending
September 30th, 1813, viz: - - . -
Shows the amount actually paid froni the treasury during that year, on account of the reimburse-
ment of the principal of the public debt, - - - ....
$541,850 20
$537,583 88
4,266 .32
3,201,368 39
^3,197,102 07
Treasury Department, Jiegister''s Office, Blh January, 1814.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
660
FINANCE.
[1814.
E.
Statement of Receipts and Payments at the Treasury of the United States, from the 1st of October, 1812, to the
30th September, 1813.
Cash in the treasury, subject to war-
Payments on the following accounts, viz:
rant, October 1st, 1812, -
$2,362,652 69
Received for the proceeds of the cus-
Civil and Miscellaneous Expenses, both
toms, . $12,596,491 55
foreign and domestic.
Arrears of internal re-
venues and direct
Civil department, proper, . $845,719 66
tax, . . 8,179 88
Grants and miscellaneous
Sales of public lands, 830,67153
claims, . . . 105,875 83
Copper coinage, . 6,960 00
Military pensions, . . i_87,103 72
Fees on patents, . 5,730 00
Light house establishment, 138,369 35
Postage of letters, . 39 70
Marine hospital establishment, 53,296 45
Saline near the Wabash, 7,400 00
Mint establishment, . 15,057 79
Public property sold, 346 30
Public buildings in Washing-
ton, and furniture for the
Consular receipts for
seamen, . . 145 28
President's house, . . 18,073 00
Fines, penalties, and
Prisoners of war, . . 111,093 42
forfeitures, . . 2,422 46
Second and third census, . 2,477 12
Prize money, . . 80,694 32
Contingent expenses of Go-
Interest on treasury
vernment, . . 645 00
notes, . . 300 00
Purchase of bonks for Congress, 1,000 00
Repayments, . 28,661 41
Privateer pension fund, . 8,197 27
1^ 5fig 042 43
Ascertaining land
1 \J ^%J\jij^\J^^ jt*j
titles in Louisi-
Loan of 11, 000,000, per
ana, . 8,422 80
actof Mar. 14, 1812, 4,337,487 50
Surveys of public
Loan of 16,000,000, per
lands, . 17,175 88
actof Feb. 8, 1813, 14,488,125 00
Treasury notes, per
OK Kna ro
Survey of the coast of the
act of June 30, 1812,
United States, . . 3,127 50
4,898,300
Cumberland road, 53,358 99
Ditto, per act
of Feb. 25,
Roads in Ohio, and
under the treaty
1813, 253,000
of Brownstown, 27,500 00
on or.o nn
5,151,300 00
Trading houses with the In-
23,976,912 50
dians 16 883 ''8
U.lU.lii7j • • • ±\JmVj(JtJ AtfO
Diplomatic depart-
ment, . 27,600 61
Contingent expenses
of foreign inter-
1
course, . 69,762 47
Treaties with Me-
diterranean pow-
ers, . . 51,045 00
Relief and protec-
tion of seamen, 39,443 71
Claims on France, 4,687 50
192,539 29
*
$ 1,705,916 35
_
Military Expenses, viz:
Military department, fortifi-
cations, ordnance, militia,
volunteers, . 18,291,991 49
Indian department, . 192,759 00
18,484,750 49
Naval Expenses, viz:
Naval department, marine corps, navy
V
yards, .....
6,420,707 20
Public Debt, viz:
._
Interest and charges, 3,120,379 08
Reimbursement of principal, 3,197,102 07
6,317,481 15
Balance in the treasury subject to war-
rant, September 30, 1813,
6,978,752 43
$39,907,607 62
$39,907,607 62
1814.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
661
Statement of Moneys received into the Trcasunj (Inri)ig- the year 181.3, /or Treasury Xote::
rate of^'i per cent, per annum.
Notes issued under the act of June ."JOth, I8I2:
Received
It the State Bank, Boston,
Manhattan Bank. New York.
Mechanics* Bank. do.
New York State Bank, Albany.
Bank of Pennsylvaniii, Pliiladel|)hia.
Bank ot" Columbia. AVasliinston,
Union Bank, Ge(>i-,:;et(iwn. Columbia. .
Bank of Cliillicothe, Chillicothe.
Miami Exporting ('ompany. Cincinnati,
Hank of Kentucky, Fiankfort.
bcarimr interest, at the
SIOO,000 00
100,000 00
000,000 00
179.S00 00
18.5,000 00
100.000 00
50,000 00
49.100 00
100,000 00
100,000 00
Notes issued under the act of February Oath, 1813:
Received at the Cumberland Bank, Portland,
Merchants' Bank, Salem.
State Bank. Boston.
Manhattan iiank. New York,
Mechanics' Bank, do.
Bank of Troy. Troy. New York,
Bank of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,
Bank of Columbia, Washington.
Farmer's Bank of Alexandria.
Planters* Bank, Savannah.
$2,164,500 00
8100,000 00
30,000 00
1,000.000 00
•250,000 00
750,000 00
100,000 00
1,000,000 00
200,000 00
■200,000 00
300,000 00
$3,030,000 00
G.
LOAN OF SEVEN MILLIONS FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
The annexed notification, marked Ga, was issued on the 30th of August, 1813; and, in pursuance thereof, pro-
posals were received on the ioth of September, for loaning money to tiie United States, on a six per cent., to be
received by the lenders at various rates, amounting in the whole to 1-2,791.500 dollars. .\ copy of one of these pro-
posals is annexed, marked Gb. the others were substantially of the same foini. After rejecting those least favorable to
the United States, and apportioning, by an equal rule, among those that were accepted, the sum that was to be received
on loan, the following proposals, for the sums annexed to each, were accepted, by a letter addressed to each of the
persons making the proposals, in substance the same as that annexed, marked Gc. viz:
Jonathan Smith, of Philadelphia,
J.acob Barker, of New York,
iialph Higinbotham, of Baltimoie, -
Quintin Campbell, of Philadelphia,
Fitz G. Halleck, of New York,
Thos. W. Bacot, of Charleston, S. C.
William Cochran, of Boston,
George T. Dunbar, of Baltimore.
(t. B. Vroom. of New Yoik,
Henry Kuhl. of Philadelphia,
Isaac'McKini, of I'jaltimoje.
\Vhitehcad Fish, of New York.
John Duer. of Baltimore.
William G. Cochran, of Baltimore, ■■
Jacob G. K.och, of Philadelphia,
William Whaiin. of Washington,
James Cox. of Baltimore,
Thomas Cumming. of Augusta, Geo.
Tlie Navy Pension Fund,^
$2,152,000
1,435,000
1,435.000
468,000
288,000
221.000
151,000
147.000
144,000
144,000
144,000
118.000
118.000
110.000
108.000
73,000
72,000
72,000
100.000
S7.500.000
And the aforesaid sum of $7,500,000, was made payable at the following places, viz:
At Wiscasset. Maine, - . . . - -
New York, -
New Brunswick, N. J.
Philadelphia, . . . - -
Baltimore, - _ . - . .
U'ashington. ,-._,"
Vv'ashington, Navy Pension Fund. - - - ■• -
Charleston. S. C. - ......
Augusta, Georgia, ._...-
$75,000
2,025.000
36,000
2.384,000
2.514,000
73,000
100,000
221,000
72.000
$7,500,000
84
tt
(362 FINANCE. [1814.
Ga.
NOTICE.
Treasury Department, Jliigust 30th, 1813.
Whereas, by an act of Congress, passed on the 2d day of August, 1813, the President of the United States is
authorized to borrow, on the credit of the United States, a sum not exceeding seven millions five hundred thousand
dollars: And whereas the President of the United States did, by an act or commission under his hand, dated the
7th day of August, 1813, authorize and empower the acting Secretary of the Treasury to borrow, on behalf of the
United States, the aforesaid sum of seven millions five hundred thousand dollars, pursuant to the act of Congress
above recited:
PUBLIC NOTICE IS THEREFORE HEREBY GIVEN,
That proposals will be received by the Acting Secretary of the Treasury, until the twenty-fifth day of September
next, from any person or persons, body or bodies corporate, who may offer, for themselves or others, to loan to the
United States the whole or any part, not less than one hundred thousand dollars, of the aforesaid sum of seven mil-
lions five hundred thousand dollars.
The stock to be issued, for the money loaned, will bear an interest of six per cent, per annum, payable quarter
yearly; and the proposals must distinctly state the amount of money ottered to be loaned, and the rate at which the
aforesaid stock will be received for the same.
The amount loaned is to be paid into a bank or banks authorized by the Treasury, in instalments, in the follow-
ing manner, viz:
One-eighth part, or twelve dollars and fifty cents on each hundred dollars, on the 15th day of October next.
One-eighth part on the 15th day of November next.
One-fourth part, or twenty- five dollars on each hundred dollars, on the 15th day of each of the ensuing months of
December, January, and February next.
The proposals must specify the place where the money is to be paid.
If proposals differing in terms from one another should be accepted, the option will be allowed to any persons
whose proposals may be accepted, of taking the terms allowed to any other person whose proposals may be accepted.
No proposals will be received for a sum less than one hundred thousand dollars; but a commission of one-eighth
of one per cent, will be allowed to any person collecting subscriptions foi- the purpose of incorporating them in one
proposal, to the amount of one hundred thousand dollars or upwards, provided that such proposal shall be accepted.
A commission of one-eighth of one per cent, will also be allowed to the cashiers of the banks where the payments
shall be made; who will issue scrip certificates to the persons making the payments, and will endorse thereon the
payments of the several instalments when made.
On failure of payment of any instalment, the next preceding instalment to be forfeited.
The scrip certificates will be assignable by endorsement and delivery, and will be funded after the completion
of the payments, upon presentation by the proprietor to the commissioner of loans for the State where the payments
have been made.
The funded stock, to be thus issued, will be irredeemable till the 31st day of December, 1835; will be transfer-
able in the same mannei- as the other funded stock of the United States; and will be charged for the regular and
quarterly payment of its interest, and for the eventual reimbursement of its principal, upon the annual fund of eight
millions of dollars, appropriated lor the i)ayment of the principal and interest of the debt of the United States, in
the manner pointed out in the aforesaid act of the 3d of August, 1813.
W. JONES, .'dieting Secretary of the Treasury.
Sir:
Gb.
City of Washington, September 35, 1813.
Having, agreeably to the terms of your public notice oi' the 30(h of August last, collected subscriptions for the
purp .ine of incorporating them in one proposal, I hereby propose to take, of the loan of seven millions five hundred
thousand dollars, the sum of three millions of dollars, payable at the Bank of Pennsylvania, on the following terms,
viz: for every hundred dollars, in six per cent, stock, 1 will give eighty-eight dollars and twenty -five cents in
money, or, for the privilege of paying the balance at any subsequent instalment after the first, I will give, for every
hundred dollars of the aforesaid stock, eighty eight dollars and fifty cents in money.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
JON A. SMITH.
The Hon. the Secretary of the Treasury.
Gc.
Treasury Department, September 25, 1813.
Sir:
More than twelve millions and a half of dollars were this day offered I'w the loan of seven antl a halt millions.
The rate at which the loan is taken, is eighty -eight dollars and twenty-five cents in money, tor each hundred dollars
in stock. Your proposal for three millions of dollars of the loan, having been at this rate, has been accepted; but,
in consequence ot the large suiplus offered, it has been necessary to reduce the amount allowed to you to two mil-
lions one hundred and fifty -two thousand dollars. Upon completing the payment of this sum, in the proportions and
at the periods stated in the public notification relating to this loan, of the 30th of August last, you will be entitled
to receive stock at the rate above mentioned.
If you shall desire, or any of the persons in whose behalf your proposal was made, to obtain the certificates of
funded stock before the 15th of February next, the day on which the last instalment of the loan will be payable, it
may be effected by paying, on any day fixed for the payment of an instalment, after the first, all the subsequent
instalments; but interest will, in such case, be allowed only as if each instalment had been paid on the day fixed in
the public notification of the 30th of August. You will he pleased, on receipt ot this letter, to state to me the bank
or banks in which the money will be pai^l; and, if more than one. the precise sum payable at each; and on or before
the 15th of October, will furnish the cashier or cashiers of such bank or banks, with the names of the persons in
whose behalf your proposal has been made, and the sums payable by each.
The commission of one-eighth per cent, will be paid from the treasury, after the payment of the first instalment
on the 15th of October next.
I am, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
W. JONES, .Acting- Secretary of the Treasury.
Jonathan Smith, Esq. Philadelphia.
1814.] DUTIES ON LICENCES TO RETAILERS. 663
13th Congress.] No. 404. [ad Session.
NATIONAL BANK.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANLARY 10, 1814.
Mr. Eppes, from the Committee of Ways and Means, to whom was lefened the memorial of sundry inhabitants of
the State of New York, praying for the estahlishment of a national bank, made the folh)wing report:
That the power to create corporations within the teiritorial limits of the States, without the consent of the
States, is neither one of the po.vers delegated by the constitution of the Cnited States, or essentially necessary for
carrying into effect any delegated power.
To the Senale and House of Representatives of the United Stales of Ameriea in Conffress assenililed. the petition
of the subscribers, in behalf of themselves and their associates, respectfully showeth:
That they are desirous of establishing a national bank, and of being incorporated, for the purpose of carrying on
the business of banking, with a capital of thirty millions of dollars, at sucli phues as the president and directors of
the corporation shall appoint, or as shall be designated in the act of incorporation.
Your petitioners are induced to make this application to the General Government, from a sincere belief tiiat the
establishment of a national bank, will be no less beneficial to the public, than to the individuals who may be con-
cerned in it. Among the most obvious and important advantages which the Government would acquire, by such an
establishment, would be the means of borrowing from it money for the public service, not only on better terms, but
with much greater facility, than can be done from individuals. In order to secure to the Government this benefit,
your petitioners propose, that the bank shall loan to the Government, whenever required, such sums as they may
want, so as they shall not, at any time, exceed one half of their capital, and that a proper clause be inserted in the
act of incorporation, to carry this proposal into ett'ecf .
The other fiscal concerns of the Government would also derive great aid from a national bank, through which
their operations might be conducted with much more economy and advantage tiian they can be through distinct
State banks.
Your petitioners think they may, on this subject, safely appeal to the past experience of the Government, for the
inconvenience they have suffered for the want of such an institution. Y'ou>- petitioners, at the same time, beg leave
to suggest the impolicy of having the moneyed transactions of the General Government dependent on State institu-
tions to carry them into effect.
Your petitioners beg leave farther to state, that the whole circulating medium of the United States is now ap-
propriated, by the different State banks, who, in lieu thereof, circulate their own paper, to the amount ot at least
fifty millions of iiouars, to the exclusive benefit of their stockholders: whereas, by the establishment of a national
bank, on the plan proposed, the People, in every part of the United States, would participate in its benefits, and the
Government would receive from it accommodations in various ways, which the State banks have not the means of
affording; and, in converting the circulating medium to the use of Government. Congress will find less difficulty,
and less inconvenience will be occasioned, than in raising the same amount of money in any other manner.
The establishment of a national bank will also be attended w ith political effects, which tiie wisdom ot Govern-
ment will not fail duly to appreciate. Men of wealth and influence, without regard to party distinctions, will, in
the different parts of the United States, embark a part of their fortunes in such an institution; and, as its prosperity
and security must depend upon the stability of the union, and its present form of government, the motives of inter-
est, to such as become stockholders, will be superadded to those of patriotism to contribute to their perpetuity.
Your petitioners forbear to press upon your notice a variety of other considerations, calculated to show the public
usefulness of the proposed institution, because they are sensible that they will suggest themselves to the intelli-
gence and discernment of those whom they address.
Your petitioners, therefore, pray lor an act of incorporation, authorizing them to establish a national bank, on
Buch terms as may be best suited to the public interest of our country.
New Y^ork, December 18. 1813.
Signed by one hundred and tioenty-one persons.
13th Congress.] No. 405. [2d Session.
DUTIES ON LICENCES TO RETAILERS-
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ON TIIE IOtH OF JANUARY, 1814.
Mr. Eppes made the following report:
The Committee of ^Vays and Means, instructed by a resolution of the House to inquire into the expediency o
amending the first section of the act, entitled " An act laying duties on licences to retailers of wines, spiritu-
ous liquors, and foreign merchandise," with a view to authorize the sale, without licence, of spirits in less quan-
tities than five gallons, at the place where the same shall have been distilled, report:
That, in many parts of the United States, where the population is dispersed over an extensive country, and but
few retail stores established, the provision of the law, as it now stands, will subject to inconvenience those who pur-
chase spirit in less quantities than five gallons. For the accommodation of the great mass of the community, how-
ever, the privilege to sell in quantities not less than five gallons, will be sufficient: and will also enable the small
distiller to dispose of the spirit he has been accustomed to sell in his immediate neighborhood, without paying a re-
tail licence. The tax on stills must ultimately fall, not on the distiller, but on the consumer. It does not appear,
therefore, that the payment of this tax in the first instance, ought to exempt the distiller from the retail tax, where,
from any peculiarity of situation, with a view to profit, he may add the occupation of a retailer to that of distiller.
Fearful that the proposed amendment might tend to introduce frauds, and diminish the revenue, and considering it
impolitic to recommend any change which may narrow our resources at the present time, the committee consider it
more safe to leave the law as it now stands, and to apply in future a remedy, if experience shall pronounce against
its provisions. They therefore submit the following resolution:
Resolved, That it is inexpedient, at the present time, to authorize the sale, without licence, of spirits, in less
quantities than five gallons, at the place where the same shall have been distilled.
664
FINANCE.
[1814.
Treasury Department, December 28, 1813.
Sir:
I have had tlie lionoi' to receive your letter of the 20ih instant, on the subject of a proposed amendment to tlie
law laying duties on licences to retailers, the object of wiiich is to prevent domestic spirits to be sold in less quan-
tities than five gallons, by persons holding licences for distilling spirits of that description; and inquiring wiiether
any information, derivedjfrom the operation of the former revenue laws, can be afforded trom the treasury, whicii
will enable the Committee of Ways and Means to decide upon the probable effect of such an amendment.
Under the former revenue laws, no licence was necessary for the selling of domestic spirits; and no informa-
tion, therefore, can be derived from that source. But, without resorting to experience upon the subject, it is obviou>
that the proposed amendment would be attended with most injurious effects upon the revenue. The sum now
payable for a licence for retailing domestic spirits alone, is fifteen dollars in towns, and ten dollars in the country
A licence for the employment of a still of fifty gallons for two weeks, may be obtained for four dollars and fifty
cents; and if the licence be taken for distilling roots only, for one half that sum, or two dollars and twenty-five
cents. Every person, therefore, desirous of retailing domestic spirits, instead of taking a licence for that purpose,
would be induced to take a licence for distilling, if that licence will cost but one-half, or one-fourth of the sum
payable for the other, and will carry with it the privilege of selling the spirits by retail. It is doubted whether the
provision, at present contained in the law. by which persons having a licence for distilling, are authorized to sell do-
mestic spirits in quantities not less than five gallons, will not be found liable to abuse. To extend it further, would
be to render this abuse certain; and would, 'moreover, be likely to convert every distillery into a retail store or
tavern.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, su-, your obedient servant,
W. JONES, ..ficiing Secretary of the Treusvry.
Hon. John W. Eppes, Chairman of the Committee of IJ'ays and Means.
13th Congress.]
No 406.
[2d Session.
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY^IT, 1814.
Sir: Treasury Department, January 15, 1814.
In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, of the third of March, 1797. I have
the honor to transmit a statement exhibiting the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares, and merchan-
dise, imported into the Unitetl States, and exported therefrom, during the years 1810, 1811, and 1812.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
W. JONES, Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Statement exhibiting the amount of Drawback payable on sundry articles exported from the United States, dur-
ing the years 1810, 1811, and 1812, compared ivith the amount of Duties collected on tlie same, respectively.
IN THE TEAR 1810.
IN THE TEAH 1811.
IN THE TEAIl 1812.
SPECIES OF MK.I1CHA>-DIS1;.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received.
jjayable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable
On Merchandise —
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
IJollais.
Paving a diilN' of 15 per cent, ad val.
6,598,612
612,069
2,852,535
438,666
654,808
111,958
bo " 27i do
-
-
-
-
4,094,997
2,714
Do 17^ do
1,592,219
38,975
484,048
38,030
176,766
18,966
Do 32i do
_
-
-
-
1,416,681
49S
Do 22i do
130,506
5,729
32,210
2,566
11,435
286
Do 42 i do
-.
_
-
-
46,358
Wines, Madeir.T, _ _ -
176,208
21,085
169,031
17,256
113,256
3,951
Burgundy, Champaign, &.C. -
422
-
375
-
936
Sherry and St. Lucar,
31,082
8.914
1,808
-
15,325
Claret, in bottles,
2,890
537
10,869
2.306
13,128
1,447
Lisbon, Oporto, Sec. -
37,435
651
37,361
3,157
45,583
1,787
I'enerdre, Fayal, &.C.
166,856
16,516
194,406
10,575
284,235
8,912
All otiier, - - -
7L7,]81
29,120
194,020
61,464
221,146
39,685
Spirits, foreign, distilled from grain, -
Do from other materials,
45,099
131
10,572
361
24,704
1,269,976
33,192
964,447
21,622
1,510,810
3,755
Do from domestic [iroduce, -
10
-
30
-
173
Do from molasses, -
_
-
-
-
79
Molasses, - - - -
385,999
969
427,011
926
463,495
Beer, Ale, and Porter,
12,635
100
3,616
174
7,472
Teas, Boliea, _ _ -
175,924
13,485
18,296
11,319
23,066
2,199
Souchiing, - - -
449,634
43,059
124,146
31,944
79,198
54,208
Hyson, - - -
417,331
102,382
115,629
29,439
186,768
13,668
Other Green, - - -
518,925
76,687
376,535
17,934
448,479
7,030
CollVe, - _ - -
1,563,159
1,206,337
1,457,152
550,607
1,801,952
668,554
Cocoa, _ _ _ _
46,088
8,110
47,967
32,442
38,287
7,464.
Chocolate, - _ - -
80
-
55
-
30
1814.]
DUTIES
AND DRAWBACKS.
665
STATExMENT— Continued.
IN THE TEAIl 1810.
IN THE TEAR 1811.
IN THE TEAIl 1812.
SPECIES OF MERCHAIfDISE.
Duties
Drawback.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
Dollars.
Dolhus.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Sugar, Brown, Clayed, or otherwise.
1,300,367
577,394
1,452,539
96,228
2,135,297
173,430
Wliite, Clayed, or Powdered,
522,498
437,585
492,015
424,195
420,780
243,603
Loafand Candy,
300
-
204
_
on
Other refined, and Lump,
2
_
79
Alnnonds, - _ _ -
1,970
707
4,989
152
10,857
3,269
Currants, _ _ _ _
2,087
1,456
2,087
-
6,051
Prunes and Plums, - - -
545
193
870
_
952
Figs, - - _ _
7,061
323
5,822
634
5,552
193
Raisins, in jars and Muscatel, -
10,902
2,542
16,647
307
10,269
519
Do. all other.
5,636
6,814
11,954
409
7,024
242
Candles, Tallow, _ _ -
1,183
423
951
303
214
292
Wax and Spermaceti,
72,
-
492
_
636
100
Cheese, _ _ _ _
2,905
290
882
325
2,246
45
Soap, _ _ _ _
4,169
2,162
15,831
8,748
14,308
4,600
Tallow, _ _ _ _
2,345
-
16,532
545
11,593
Spices, Mace, _ _ -
23,276
5,582
15,849
17,696
7,642
Nutmegs, - _ -
48,284
39,361
73,320
43,744
977
6,900
Cinnamon, - - -
108
-
8,061
5,437
217
3,109
Cloves, _ _ _
24,444
19,432
35,236
26,208
25,909
6,263
Pepper, - - -
349,262
279,783
169,834
190,337
101,465
78,39.;
Pimento, - - _
22,622
1,912
15,283
809
9,453
1,148
Chinese Cassia, - -
16,355
8,425
11,535
5,140
14,042
3,241
Tobacco, manufactured, other than
Snuff, &c. - - _
95
-
1,142
-
834
Snuff. _ _ - _
756
520
80
-
96
18
Indigo, - _ _ _
186,090
185,299
196,614
104,489
70,209
32,670
Cotton, - - _ _
10,973
23,807
11,350
5,203
67,677
14,469
Powder, Hair, _ _ _
1
Gun, - _ _
1,178
279
160
-
520
Starch, - - _ _
260
_
140
-
288
1
Glue, - _ _ _
3,772
465
576
_
3,755
Pewter Plates and Dishes, -
314
_
155
_
354
Anchors and Slieet Iron,
12,878
_
5,069
_
13,660
Hoop and Slit Iron,
8,691
90S
1,764
743
10,412
175
Kails, - - _ _
45,160
2,757
5,796
1,393
30,284
681
Spikes, - - _ _
2,895
88
523
34
1,986
85
Quicksilver, - - - -
118
_
859
-
5,629
Paints, Ochre, in Oil,
162
_
11
_
10
Dry Yellow Ochre, -
664
_
1,362
-
1,071
Spanisli Brown,
9,920
475
224
139
488
White and Red Lead,
50,754
235
17,268
36
47,731
Lead, and manufactures of, - -
15,820
532
13,399
-
20,832
Seines, - - _ _
99
_
_
55
Cordage, Tarred, - - _
16,918
3,247
30,148
13,112
13,972
5,902
Do. Untarred, - - -
2,292
27
3,088
271
2,313
Cables, - _ _ _
3,776
1,625
2,632
912
324
960
Steel, - _ _ _
15,092
3,883
4,749
1,289
14,138
526
Hemp, - - _ _
178,760
_
221,434
2,125
25,889
7,500
Untarred Yarn, - - -
_
_
4
Twine and Pack-thread,
12,135
379
5,554
696
5,048
Glauber Salts, - - -
265
61
27
Coal, - - _ .
19,907
_
4,862
-
9,886
Malt, _ - _ _
11
_
4
-
1
Fish, Dried or Smoked,
4,031
_
644
-
9,096
Pickled, Salmon,
4,835
_
325
-
1,380
Mackerel, - - -
2,872
_
2,082
-
103
All other, - _ _
802
_
119
-
Glass, Black Quart Bottles, -
12,912
358
2,042
173
3,656
89
Window, - - -
51^99
988
13,033
70
18,301
Cigars, - - _ _
41,893
10,285
28,114
4,101
28,678
1,168
Lime, - - _ _
26
Boots, - - _ _
829
_
457
192
682
58
Shoes and Slippers of Silk,
445
_
1,130
148
1,456
222
Do. all other, - - -
1,724
86
858
53
2,641
28
Cards, Wool avsd Cotton,
O
_
22
-
2
Playing, - - -
988
488
36
Dollars,
16,562,080
3,839,160
10,450,960
2,227,245
14,874,090
1,542,623
Treasurv DErAKTMKNT, Register's Office, January 15, 1814.
JOSEPH NOURSE. Register.
666
FINANCE. [1814.
ISthCoNGHESs.] ' No. 407. [2d Session.
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, ON THE 5tH OF JANUARY, 1814.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit to the Senate a report of the Acting Secretary of the Treasury, complying with their resolution of
*^*^"^'^""*"^^- JAMES MADISON.
Jannary Xbth, 1814.
Treasury Department, January I3th, 1814.
Sir:
In pursuance of the resolution of Congress, of the 19th of March, 1812, directing the Secretary of the Treasury
to employ a person to digest, and reduce to such form as shall be most conducive to the interests of the United
States, a statement of the number, nature, extent, situation, and value of the arts and manufactures of the United
States, &c.. Tench Cuxe, Esq. of Philadelphia, was employed for that purpose. I have now the honor to transmit,
for the' use of the Senate, two series of tables, as prepared by him, exhibiting the several manufactures of the United
States, as returned by the marshals, and secretaries of territories, and their assistants, in the year 1810, first by States
and Territories, and secondly, in every county in the Union. , . ■ . , ,
These tables are accompanied by two essays, or collections of facts and observations, prepared also by Mr. Coxe,
relating to the state of the manufactures of this country, and the motives which exist for affording encouragement
and extension to them. ^ ,, . , i- ^
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your most obedient servant,
W. JONES, .Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
The Honorable the President of the United States.
Philadelphia, June 21, 1813.
Sir:
I have the honor to transmit to you the required copies of a statement of the arts and manufactures of the
United States, which it has been my endeavor to render as correct, and as plain and conformable with the views of
the Legislature, as the diversities and deficiencies, in the marshals and territorial secretaries' returns, rendered
I trust that the submission of the facts in Part I, which relates to manufactures, as connected with the genera!
principles of political economy, and the further submission of the facts in Part II, relating to the proper economy of
the arts and trades, both which precede the digest of the returns, will not be deemed useless or improper. Con-
sidered as symptoms and as evidences, all pertinent/ac/s appeared to be valuable, as indicating the true state of the
body politic, in its various members and operations. ,•,,•• r , t^
The small variation in the form of the statements, which were prepared in the beginning ot last December, and
the addition of the county returns, involved a transcription of the whole, and much additional clerkship, and have
delayed the document until this time. The present form and substance are the best in which it has been in my
power to present the authentic or official materials. The entire portion of the work, which is of the nature of
estimate, is exhibited separately from the digest of the returns of the marshals and territorial secretaries, in order
that neither might obscure or injure, and that each might contribute to illuminate and support the other.
With great respect, I have the honor to be, sir, your most obedient servant,
TENCH COXE.
William Jones, Esq. Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
A Statement of the Arts and Manufactures of the United States of America, exhibiting
I. A collection of facts, evincing their benefactions to agriculture, commerce, navigation, and the fisheries, and
their subserviency to the public defence, with an indication of certain existing modes of conducting them, peculiarly
important to the United States.
II. A collection of additional facts, tending to show the practical foundations, actual progress, condition, and
establishment, of the American arts and manufactures-, and their connexion with the wealth and strength of the
United States.
III. A series of tables of the several branches of American manufactures, exhibiting them by States, Territories,
and Districts, so far as they are returned in the reports of the marshals, and of the secretaries of the territories, and
their respective assistants, in the autumn of the year 1810, together with similar returns ot certain doubtful goods
for productions of the soil, and agricultural stock, as far as they have been received.
IV. A series of tables of the several branches of American manufactures, exhibiting them in every county of the
Union, so far as they were returned in the reports ot the marshals, and of the secretaries of the territories, and their
respective assistants, in the autumn of the year 1810, in execution of an instruction of Albert Gallatin, Esq. Secre-
tary of the Treasury, given by him in obedience to a resolution of the Congress of the United States, of the 19th day
of March, 1812.
Part I.
A colleetion of facts, evincing the benefactions of the Arts and Manufactures to Agriculture, Commerce, Navigation,
and the Fisheries, and their subserviency to the Public Defence, ivith an indication of certain existing modes of
conducting them, peculiarly important to the United States.
^— Philadelphia, /)e<:em6fr 8, 1812.
Sir: , .
I have already had the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 26th day of June last, commit-
ting to me the preparation of a statement of the arts and manufactures of the United States, in pursuance of the
joint resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives, approved by the President on the 19th day of March,
1812.
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
667
The resolution of Congress is Iramed witli a view so comprehensive, as to include all pertinent information of"
an authentic character, wlnle it allows the most convenient latitude as to the form and manner; requiring, only, that
the statements shall so exhibit the matter, as to be most conducive to the inten'sis of the United States. As the
tables, which will comprise the whole mass of the returns of the iiuirsliaLs, will exhibit many genuine parts of the
entire body of our manufactures, as they existed in the year 1810. it appeared expedient thai they .-iiould be'preced-
ed by certain fundamental and relative facts, which may contribute more fully to di.splay tlie objects of investiga-
tion, in their bases, coinmencemenf, pro;;ress, and actual situation, and to facilitate public and private measures in
this branch of the national industry, and in the other branches, to which manufactures have a great and permanent
relation.
As some of the facts are of a nature favorable to ihc landed Interest, as some o^licin an; beneiicial to foreign
commerce, and some of them are advantageous to the business of t/ie fisheries, it is deemed mosi convenient, in this
part of the exposition, to class them under those three several heads and relations. It has also appeared proper, sepa-
rately and distinctly to present, in this first part, another class of facts, which shows the connexion of manufac-
tures with the public defence.
It is considered as a very interesting and fundamental truth, that manufactures facilitate Ihc JirsI strui^i^les of
the American settlers for decent comforts. Ihrfly profits, and farming establishment.
For the purpose of effectually testing the correctness of this allegation, two measures have been adopted. The
first of these measures is an examination into the state of manufactures, in four several spar>ely settled districts of
our country, which, iii 1810, had been recently laid out, according to the nature of the places, lor future establish-
ments as counties. The inconsiderable population, within these four intendetl counties, exhibits the infantine con-
dition of their respective settlements, in that year.
A note of the persons of both sexes, within four of the distncts of Pennsylvania, intended to be organi/.ed as coun-
ties, when sufficiently populated, and of the stock of animals, producing inaterials for manufactures, with the
implements, ^-c. for the operations of manufactures, and the goods made in the year 1810. so far as they aie re-
turned by the marshals' assistants.
IN" THE NORTHWESTERN QUARTER OF THE STATE.
Men, women, and ciiildren, -
Common sheep,
Neat cattle,
Looms, - - -
Spinning wheels, -
Hand cards, (pairs)
Woollen cloth, (yards)
Flaxen cloth, (yards)
Cotton cloth, (yards)
Mixed cloth, and hempen, (yards)
McKean
county.
14-2
7
123
1
10
It
52
125
54
Jefferson
countv.
161
164
1.30
21
20
200
1,.318
Clearfield
countv
875
590
641
28
180
91
4,300
1,306
3,461
AVarren
count?.
827
495
963
28
141
94
160
6,549
578
1,811
In these new and widely scattered settlements, where foreign consumers have yet no agents, the mere presence
of a few sheep and cattle, supplying wool, hides, skins and horns, and tallow and other fiit, as materials for manu-
facture, (that is to say, the presence of the raw materials) occasions the corresponding manufactures. In such places,
profit, comfort, and necessity, appear to invite, or rather to compel, the farmers and their families to that mode of
industry. The returns of the assistant officers, necessarily every where defective in this first experiment, must be
extremely imperfect in.settlements so widely separated. Carriage makers, blacksmiths, hatters, shoemakers, tail-
ors, domestic makers of garments, and other manufacturers, known to exist among recent improvers and in old
establishments, are omitted, or did not appear to the officers. Boards, pot ashes, and maple sugar, are also omitted
by the marshal or his assistants. It is observed, that the surplus industry of these new settlements is applied to the
manufacture of cotton from the Atlantic or the Mississippi. /The second measure of examination, to ascertain that
manufactures commence with our first settlements, and aid their progress in its curliest stages, relates to the interior
State of Ohio, the youngest member of the Union in 1810. It will be remembered, fhata number of the Revolu-
tionary officers ami soldiers commenced tlie settlement of that State, originally a part of the Xorthwcsicrn Terri-
tory, soon after the peace of 1783; that the French settlement at Sciota was made a few years later; and that these
^vere f illowed by the settlements of emigrants from various States, and particularly, of a great number, who improv-
ed the tract on Lake Erie, granted to Connecticut. The settlements in the State of ()hio were very much retard-
ed and confined by the detention ot the western posts and by the Indians, till after the victory of the >Iiami, under
General Wayne, in the year 1794. Within the fourteen years, which preceded the taking of these accounts of
manufactures, in the autumn of 1810, the settlements in the State of Ohio were principally commenced. Its whole
population, according to the census of that year, was 230,760 persons, whose comfortable condition and prosperous
agriculture were occasioned, mantained, and manifested, by a number of manufactures, of which, and of the con-
nected instruments and machinery for which, the following is the imperfect official summary:
The whole number of looms in the State, actually returned, is 10,856 — 1,943,433 yards of linen, woollen, and cotton
goods, &c
217 tanneries, making leather worth
1,212,266 gallons distilled spirits, and 35,140 gallons beer, - - . . .
Cut nails, -.------_.
Iron made; machines for carding wool and spinning cotton; fulling, paper, gun powder, and oil, mills,
3,023,806 pounds of maple sugar, (which may be deemed questionable, as to its classification as a manu-
facture) --.--......
8999,538
153,581
584,892
64.723
159,636
302,380
$2,261,760
Considerable as this amount is. the important fact will not escape notice, that shoes, boots, saddles, biidle-. har-
ness, fur and wool hats, common smiths' work, knit stockings, the making of garments in shops and families, manu-
factures of wood, soap, candles, potash, wares of metal, (exception) watciies and clocks, and various other things,
actually made, are omitted. To subject the raw materials of the Stale of Ohio, wrought into these manufactures,
to the expenses of transportation to the Atlantic ports of Canada, or the United States, and to import such substan-
tial, large, and heavy, supplies from the usual ports of Europe and Asia, and to transport them into those inteiior
settlements, would discourage or deter all new migrators towards that young .State: and would involve its present
population in much distress, if not in ruin. The domestic manufacture of cotton appears in counties of Ohio
which do not produce that raw material. —
In further evidence of the favorable effects of manufactures upon our interior .settlements, diose of the county of
Washington, m\ the western boundary of Pennsylvania, may be correctly adduced. Its whole population, in 1810,
was 36,289 persons. Its sheep, more numerous than those returned by any other county in the State, were 47.206.
Its spinning wheels,j8,763. Its looms, much the greater part ot which are supposed to be worked by ot«/c
weavers, regularly i7i the trade, 1,774. Its hand cards, 4,115 pairs. Its carding machines, 6. Fulling mills, 12.
668 FINANCE. [1814.
Distilleries, 301. Blacksmiths' shops, 146. Hatters', 20. Saddlers', 19. Shoes and boots, 37,000'pairs. Coopers,
62. The yards of goods made, 570,773; and bricks, 913,000. These, with the goods made in its oil mills, saw
mills, powder mills, tanneries, and other manufactures and works, exhibit a value of goodsj exclusively of flour, of
1.630,000 dollars. As the iioroughs, towns, and villages, of Washington, in Pennsylvania, do not contain more
than a twentieth of its population, the benefits of manufactures, when conveniently or closely adjacent to agricul-
ture and the landed interest, are clearly displayed. Tracing this case to a national result, it will be found, that the
whole population of the United States, in 1810, combining agriculture, the productions of nature, and manufactures,
with the same success, would have exhibited an aggregate value of manufactured goods, nearly amounting to three
Hundred and twenty-five millions of dollars.* The quantity of the manufactured meal of Washington is greater
than that of any other county of Pennsylvania. Its number of horses is greater than that of any other, one except-
ed, its number of neat cattle is greater than that of any other, except four. It has not one open or worked mine
\ of any metal, nor a furnace, nor a foige, on the return of the marshal.
Pursuing the current of facts fnnn this Western scene to the banks of the Susquehannah and Schuylkill, it is
found, that the counties of Lancaster and Berks, with a joint population of 97,073 persons, manufactured an aggre-
gate value, including tlour, of 5,055,000 dollars. Twelve other counties of the same State, from the head ot the
Ohio river, to the banks and county of Delaware, respectively, exhibit similar manufactures, exceeding, on a medium,
«)ne million of dollars. The manufactures of the limited but swarming county of Philadelphia, exclusively of the
incorporated oi- city part of the entire town, and deducting all the flour and meal, amount to 0,070,652 dollars. The
manufactures of the city of Philadelphia, (within the strict chartered limits, not including any of the suburbs or
liberties) containing on twelve hundred acres of land, 53,722 persons, amount to 9,347,767 dollars. The manufac-
tures of Pennsylvania, on twenty millions of acres of her settled lands, including her flour and meal, f and other
doubtful articles, appear, by the return of the marshal, to amount to 44,292,093 dollars. This return is considered
by that officer, and his most intelligent assistants, to be very considerably defective. It has been selected, however,
for the preceding exhibition, because, in combination with the return of Ohio, it displays the state of manufactures
through an extent of country, exceeding fifty millions of acres, commencing at the distance ()f 530 miles west of
Philadelphia, where its very recent settlements are intersperseil with Indian cabins, and terminating in the south-
east witha great emporium of manufactures, navigation, domestic trade, and foreign commerce. A vast redundancy
of land exists in this middle district: for, the total population of Ohio and Pennsylvania in 1810, was 1,048,808
persons, upon one fifth of their joint soil. But this redundance of land is accompanied by abundance of mill
!-eats, of fossil and wood fuel, oi' mineral and calcareous substances, of baik, dye woods, sugar trees, clay, marble,
1,'uilding timber, and other natural raw materials, ingredients and necessaries for the manufactures. This redun-
dance of land also furnishes, upon the cheapest terms, all that belongs to sites for the establishments of the ope-
rators, and for the farms of the growers of the raw materials. Hence we find the sheep of Pennsylvania, nearly
619,000; her neat cattle more than 612,000; her horses 255,645; lier flour iuid meal, and grain liquors, worth more
than fifteen millions of dollars. Her manufactures of iron and leather, nearly eleven millions in their joint amount.
These facts, from th.e most considerable return, are respectl'ully adduced and rendered prominent, in order to evi-
dence, by the relative truths, the actual and substantial benefits of manufactures, adjacent to agriculture, in our
half settled distiicts.
The State of Vermont, though its sti-aggling settlements were commenced under numerous disadvantages, but a
few years before the Revolution, presents a body of manufactures, almost exclusively from its own productions, of
4,325,824 dollars, effected by a population, on farms, in hamlets, and in villages, of no more than 217,805 persons.
Its spinning wheels, more than one half of which ;ne for wool, the most numerous in proportion on the returns, are
67,756; its looms, 14,801; its carding machines, 139; its woollen goods, 1,207.976 yards; its ilaxen goods, 1,859,931
yards; its hats, 96,760; its shoes and bouts, 304,280 pairs; its majile sugar, 1,200,000 pounds. Its saddlery is valued
at 127,840 dollars; its tanneries, at 386,500 dollars; its iron foundries, tilt hammers, and forges, are 104; its oil
mills, 26; its paper mills, 11; its fulling mills, 166; and its naileries, 67. The goods made in its smiths' shops,
printing offices, and pot ash works, and by its book binders, brush makers, carriage makers, tallow chandlers, and
soap boilers, coopers, clock and watch makers, copper smiths, tin plate workers, silver smiths, and other existing
manufacturers, are omitted in the return. They are certainly very considerable in value.
The State of Kentucky, a recent establishment, and much later than Vermont, exhibits, on her return, 4,120,683
dollars, and Maine, with nearly as much land as the rest of t!ie Eastern States, drawn, of course, from manufac-
tures by agriculture, and by commerce, navigation, and the fisheries, returns home-made goods to the value of
2,137,781 dollars. In the reports from each of these States, numerous existing branches are entirely unnoticed.
Similar omissions, great and evident, appear in many instances. But a very impressive fact, evincing the real and
natural connexion between the planting and farming citizens, and the manufactuimg branch of the national industry,
is the possession and employment of about 122,719 looms by Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee,
which difti;r little from six-sixteenths of the whole number ol looms in the United States. It appears that, in the
South, the presence of the various raw materials, and si ill more the great redundancy of cotton, have excited innume-
rable and valuable main/fact ures. 1 1 is believed that it is to the excitement produced by the presence of the finest
utarbles, more than to a peculiar eminence of genius, that the (ireeksand Romans owe their possession of the beau-
tiful an<l the grantl fabrications from those materials. The invention of statuary occurred in Egjpt, but it did not
rise to any perfection, in a country destitute of fine mart)le.
It is a fact of great importance in this statement, and on the subject of the relation of manufactures to the landed
interest, that none of its productions, wh^Wwv o^ natural growl h or the f rials of ndliration, in the Middle, North-
' -n, and Eastern States, which can be considered as raw materials, are now exported, in an uiimanufactured state, to
foreign markets. The manufacturers may be said to purchase and employ a quantity equal to the whole: for, if
small parcels have been lately exported, much greater quantities o! similar foreign articles have been introduced from
;i.broad. The landed interests nave no actual foreign purchasers for their wool, flax, hemp, liides, and skins of
domestic aniinals, and various metals. The tables compiled from the marshals' returns, will display a very great
value and variety of goods, made of those materials, and the returns of imports, and(ither documents, justify the
allegation, that importatiiins of similar foreign materials, to the amount of forty or fifty millions of pounds weight,
ior the purpose of manufacture, weie made in each of several years preceding the season of the returns. The mo-
mentiius fact is, therefore, satisfactorily established, that the jimerican manufacturer's demand has greatVj sur-
passed all the abilities of the planters, farmers, land-holders, and miners, to supply those five descriptions of raw
materials. In the same situation, all our crude sugars and molasses, produced in Louisiana, if considered as ma-
terials for manufacture, are |)laced, by our refineries and distilleries.
COTTON.
Until the late rev(>lution in the cultivation of cotton, by which it was converted, through the strenuous exer-
tions of the friends of manufactuies, from a petty object, m little fields and gardens, into an article of extensive
cultivation among the planters and tanners, theie was no redundant raw material for the manufacture of cloths and
stuiTs for apparel and turniture in the Unitc-d States. There is, at this time, no other redundant law material.
The gieen seed cotton was the best adapted to the general quality and situation, and to the climate of the South-
ern States. _ Biit, its easy cultivation was very much restrained by the extraordinary difficulty of separating it from
the seeds. This operation required so nuich manual industry as greatly to impede the manufacture, and oi course,
foi- the time, to prevent an extensive cultivation. In the year 1793, the invaluable saw gin was invented by a citi-
' Pinkerton, in one edition, states the total value of the manufactures of England at 63,200,000 pounds sterling-, about
380,000,000 of dollars. In another edition he states them at 67,200,000 pounds sterling-. They exclude some things, which we
include.
■j-The flour and meal are worth, by the marshal's report, 10,800,290 dollars. The unsettled lands of Pennsylvania are sup-
posed to amount to nearly 8,000,000 of acres.
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zen of the United vStates, and was so improved and perfected as to render it easy, it is said, to separate the seeds
from one liundred millions of pounds weight of cotton wool, by tlie einphiynu'nt of three or four hunched persons,
although it is alleged that it would require thi'ee hundred thousand pcisons to ett'ect tlie same by hand. The inven-
tor of this gin states the difference between its opi-ratioii in couimuii iiantls. and the ordinary manual oi)cr.itioii, at
one thousand to one. By the employment of ihis machinery, every vicinity can, easily, and expeilitniiisly. pre-
pare its cotton for the manufacturing cards, and tiiat, in the aggregate, to any extent that liie world could require,
were it to clothe itself entirely in cotton manufactures. 'I'luis lias there been added, by our own invention, to the
machinery to facilitate the manufactory of a staple production of our soil, a single im|)rovement, moveable by water,
steam, cattle, or hand, which has set loose those immense powers of agriculture, to produce cotton wool, wliich
were before enchained.
In pursuing the statement of facts which manifest the aids of manufactures to the landed interest, the next step,
from the .^mrrican sawg-in, is, to the system of machinery to incike cotton yarit.
The water-spinners of cotton, in one of the States, have represented to the marshal that they can make eighty-
two pounds and one half ol yarn, by each spindle, within every year. But tlie owners of other spinning mills
deem it unsafe to calculate on more than fifty-two pouiuls of yarn, per annum, for each s[)indle. The (jualiiy of the
yarn under consideration is said to be suitable for cotton cloth of twenty seven inches in width, worth fmly cents
per yard. At the lowest of the rates, the United States, had they 1,100. 000 spindles, could work up into yarn,
the sixty-four millions of pounds weight ol' cotton, which are the maximum of our exportation in any one year. In
a proportion, corresponding with the table in page 10 of your reuiut in part, on the subject of manuiactures, this
number of spindles would require a capital of nearly seventy millions ot dollars. But this would be as well in retil
estate as in the cash, and other personal property, and loans, and purchases on credit. Sixty-four millions of pounds
of cotton, in the proportion of the same table, page 10, wouUI pioduce about fifty millions of pounds oi' cotton yarn,
and with the labor, in the proportion of the same table, of about 58,000 persons. Of these, no inore than one eighth
part ought to be adult males; the remaining seven-eighths might be women and children. This employment ol' liuss
than a hundredth part of our white population would be no inconvenience to agriculture orcommeice. As the cot-
ton spinning mills are increased in magnitude, a smaller proportion of capital will be required.
The yarn thus manufactured, at a price twelve and a hali' per cent, less than that in the table of the report,
page 10, "(which appears to be one dollar and one eighth per pound) would amount to fifty millions of dollars— a sum
exceeding the aveiage value of all the exports of American articles, in the three most favorable years. 'I''his great
production is from the water and steam manufactory of the exportable surplus of a cotton crop, worth, at twelve
and one half cents per pound, eight millions of dollars.*
But, if the weaving of this yarn be executed, as it may be, with perfect ease, by the employment of 100,000 women,
(less than one-sixth of our adult females) with the fly shultle, during one half of each working day in the year, the
quantity of cloth, by the Rhode Island rule, of four yards for every pound, would amount to about two hundred
millions of yards. This quantity of cotton cloth, at one-third of a dollar per yard, would be worth about sixty-seven
millions of dollars.
There is yet another operation, which can be effected by labor-saving means, and by a process superseding the
labor of many hands. Machinery is now in actual operation, in the United States, for printing cotton and linen
cloths, by engraved rollers of copper, moved by water. Ten thousand yards have been priiited with ease in a single
day, by one man and two boys, with these rollers. Fifty thousand children's handkerchiefs have been printed in
the same time by the same number of persons. Similar means are in constant use for staining or dying cotton and
linen cloths of one color, in the same expeditious manner, so as to make them fit tor a greater variety of apparel and
furniture. Were these operations to be performed upon the whole quantity of cotton goods estimated in this state-
ment, they would add seven or eight millions of dollars to their value, and would require but fifty or sixty thousand
men and children. The aggregate value of our surplus cotton. (61.000,000 lbs.) even when thus simply manufac-
tured by -210,000 persons, would be raised from eight or nine millions of dollars to seventy-five millions of dollars.
The total addition to the original value of our cotton crop alone would be at a rate far exceeding the value of onr
exports of American growth.
To manifest the importance of such operations to the landed interest, it may be safely affirmed that sixty-four
millions of pounds weight of clean cotton wool, freed from the seeds, can be produced, on a low average, by half a
million of acres of unmanured land. A quantity of cotton wool, eipial to all that is now produced by the civilized
and uncivili/,ed nations of the world, could be raised on a very small portion of our Southern soil.
Such are the benefits which agriculture and the country at large may derive from the manufacture of owr only
redundant raw jnaterial. The States of Rhode Island and Massachusetts have expelled all doubts about the prac-
ticability of the cotton operations. With the smallest territory in the United States. Rhode Island has already at-
tained and introduced into her vicinityf a cotton branch of our manufactures, as valuable as the cotton branch of
any country in Europe was, at the time of the formation of our present constitution. t The neighboring States of
Massachusetts and Connecticut quickly followed Rhode island; and the tables, which are annexed, imperfect as diey
unavoidably are, manifest the universality and magnitude of the cotton manufacture in 1810. !f a very sober pru-
dence shall estimate the ralue of the water spun and steam spun cotton yarns, at the prices for which they can be
imported, without profit, from Europe, there will remain an opportunity for much lucrative business in works, and
very great accommodations and savings in private families, especially in the Southern and Western States and dis-
tricts. This allegatiim will not be doubted, since the State of Georgia, with a white j)opulation of one hundred and
f(U-ty-five thousand four hundred and f)urteen persons, manufactured, at the date of the last census, more yards of
various cloths and stuffs than Rhode Island. The difference in favor of (ieorgia was one million five hundred and forty
thousand yards. By the proportion of this frontier southern agricultural State, !| the white poi)ulalion of our country
might be proved to'have been capable of manufacturing, in 1810, assorted cloths and sturts. of the various raw ma-
tenals, to the amount of one hundred and seventy-two millions of yards. These facts illustrate the state of manu-
factures in one of the most agricultural and in one of the least agricultural States, before the recent iiicrease of
the port duties upon foreign manufactures, and the voluntary or unforced course, which those two dissimilar States
have respectively taken, in manufacturing their cloths and stuffs, for furniture and apparel, out of the various pro-
ductit)ns of our own lands.
WOOL.
The facts which will be presented in evidence of tiie present influence of the woollen mannfacfrnc upon the
laniied interest, are numerous and important.
There does not occur to present recollection any raw material, in which the hand of Providence has made so
great a diversity of quality and value, as exists with respect to sheep's wool. Each description has its proj)er uses
and capacities. The climate in which the sheep is brought forth, raised, and maintained, is considered by many as
a circumstance of the utmost importance. A standard by whicli to determine the correspondence of places in all
those particulars wliich constitute climate, appears therefore to be a great desideratum, and is mo-t likely to be
* Cotton yarn, of No. 73, was wortli, in Eng-land, A. 1>. 1787, .36.y. M. sterlnig, or ^8 11 per pound. Such \arii, in
1792, was reduced to 9.S. 8 Jrf. sterling-, or J2 16 per pound. In 1807, the same No. 73 was worlh As. 4i(/. sterling-, or 97
cents per pound. Cotton macliinery was not g-onei-ally extended, in Great Britain, till the year 1780, when it continued under
a monopoly. We had not began to raise cotton crops for exportation, nor invented the saw g-in.
f Massachusetts is also great in the cotton branch.
i The quantity of cloths and stuffs, for clothing and furniture, which could be made iiv the United States, in proportion to the
population and manufactures of Rhode Island, in 1810, would be 243,000,000 of yards, according-to the marshal's return, which
he considers as niatenally defective.
J In the year 1807, Georgia had only one-eighty-fourth part of the tonnage of the ships and vessels of the United States.
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found in natural objects. Some vegetable production, of peculiar characteristics, indicating the same degree of tem-
perature, wherever it is found, was presumed to be probably existent. It is believed that, until a more sure and
more accurate standard object can be thought of or discovered, ihe Auruntia Sinensis, or the China or Sweet Orange,
may prove an useful natural instrument to ascertain a climaterial correspondence of a line of places, on the Euro-
pean and North American continents, from which we may safely begin to count the minutes and degrees of tem-
perature, at least for agricultural and manufacturing purposes. The vicinities oi' Lisbon, in the old world, and St.
Augustine and New Orleans, in the new, produce this delicate fruit in the highest perfection, and will be considered
as justifying the temporary assumption, subject to correction, that the climates of places, in the Jltlantic Slates, cor-
respond in temperature jvith those of Europe, not being insular, which are nine degrees of latiltule more Northern.*
An application of this guide to the production of wool, in the United States, gives the following results:
The best wool in Great Britain, is in the Western Islands of Scotland, and i.i very
line. '"•."".'
The next quality is the wool of Herefordshire. England, and is very good,
Saxon wool, the best German, very fine, - - - . -
Rousillon, French wool, very fine, - . . - .
Spanish merino wool, from ---..-
N. Latitude in
Equal, in Ame-
Europe.
rica to,
Deg.
Deg.
58 00"
49 00"
52 20"
43 20"
51 40"
42 40"
42 50"
33 50"
44 to 39°
35 to 30°
From the very fine quality of the Scottish Western Island wool, (which is said to be from the merino breed of
sheep, obtaine' accidentally so long ago as A. D. 1588) from the excellency of the Scottish Shetland wool, and from
similar qualities of the wool of Saxony and of the ancient woolofBerri, and the modern wool of Rousillon, in
France, thoe is reason to believe that the climates of Europe, capable of producing undcgenerate merino sheep,
extend considerably beyond and to the North of Spain. But the classification is given here with exactness; and
certain fine wools of Deumaric and Sweden might be added. If the political disconnexion of France occasioned
her not to possess the breed and the pastoral regimen, necessary to the production of the finest description of wool,
the perfect freedom of agriculture, and the actual diffusion of all legitimate advantages in every mode of business, in
tlie United States, will soon enable us to ascertain the extent in which we possess the proper Cis-Atlantic latitudes.
There appears no reason to doubt that tlie precise temperatures of the most favorable and most esteemed sheep
iL'cdks of Spain are to be found joithin our territory.
It is considered that a dry air is very favorable to the l.ealth of sheep, and to the fineness and delicacy of their
wool, a!td it is believed that the United States may entertain a just confidence in the success of their woollen manu-
facture, from their enjoying an atmosphere of tliis character. The nmst successful woollen mamifacture in the
world, is found in an insular and humid situation. Our success may therefore become superior.
It is considered that no part of our territory is too far south for liealthfu! sheep and fine wool. This fact is
worthy of particular estimation, because it has been erroneously suggested, that the tropical climates convert the
fleeces of sheep into hair. Since St. Augustine is of the temperature of liisbon, our territory on the Gulf of Mexico
must be more cool than the South of Spain. Barbary, the South of Italy, Greece, Egypt, the land of Canaan, and
the greater part of Persia and Thibet, in which countries the most ancient histories and the most recent informa-
tion concur to prove tlie abundance of sheep, and the excellence of the wool. Even in the ardent climate of Peru,
tliere abound certain indigenous woo! bearing animals, | one race of which produces ileeces of the finest quality.
Tlie breeds of sheep which have prevailed in the United States, till within a few years, have not been of the
heavy fleeced character, except in a very lew valuable instances. But, since the introduction of the Spanish me-
rinoes, and the attractitm of the public attention to some of the breeds, whose fleeces were observed to be heavy, or
which are adapted to the comb, numerous experiments att()rd the strongest reason to believe that sheep, in this
country, will be great wool bearers, according to their respective breeds. The annual shearings and exhibitions
display nmch detailed and satisfactory evidence on this point.
Of the productions of agriculture and husbancby among the civilized nations, sheep employ the smallest number
of persons, according to their value. The laising and maintenance of sheep, are, so iar, peculiarly adapted to our
circumstances, as to extent of territory, and modeiate population. Sheep are then a convenient object for the
United States, as tiiey employ more land than any otiier production, and we have more than we can cultivate or
employ. Holland is forbiddePi, by iier very limited soil, to be extensive, though skilful in lite woollen manufactory;
and Imports, by her canals, most of tiie flax and yarn of which she makes her linens. The United Stales, on the
contrary, are capacilated and invited, by their extensive territory, to rise, with easeaiul singular rapidity, into emi-
nence in the woollen branch. The sagacity and energy of Rhode Island have given her the first comparative im-
portance in cotton mills and establishments; btit the young settlements of Maine and Vermont, by means of their
more extensive territories, have enabled each of them far to exceed her in sheep, wool, and woollen manufactures.
England and Wales, with only thirty four millions of acres of land, and twenty-six to twenty-nine ndilions of sheep,
have been said to produce one hundred and forty-five millions of pounds of wool, in every year,:}; and to sell to
other nations, more woollens, than the rest of mankind exports. The English and Welsh population is about ten
millions: but their progress in the production of wool seems to be arrested by the wcmt of soil for grain, cattle, hor-
ses, and plantations of trees. Britain imports all the v.ool she can purchase, and pays immense sums to Ireland and
to foreign countries for bread ami meat, wood and timber, iron, flax, hemp, and skins, for her European and foreign
dominions, armies, riavies, and manufactures. Scotland, with a very sagacious, economical, and energetic population,
is the least Savored of the civilized nations, as to the quality of her soil. She conseqitently exports very few wool-
lens fiom her own agriculture. It ma)- be affirmed, then, in safe contrailiction to ancient opinions, of our own and
of Rnri)\K', thai the abundance of the soil of the United States qualifies and irresistibly invites or impels them to
continue, improve, and extend, tlie woollen manufacture.
The case of the Western Scottish islands, in which some strandeil, captured, and fugitive \essels of the Spanish
armada are believed to have left, in the year 1588, some Castilian sheep, establishes the truth, that poor dry
lands will preserve, in a considerable degree, fine wool in a breed of sheep, even in a moist and rigorous climate,
where the lightness of the soil has stunted the stock of the animals, and reduced the weight of the fleece: for
these Scottish sheep are very small, asid bear little ^vool. The proper temperature, dry situatmns, the proper light-
ness of food, greater care of the fleeces, in the time of growtii, and increasing skill in the important operations of
tile wool sorter, ensure us a very rapid attainment of fine wool. It must soon be more than we can want at home.
But exportation takes oft' the woollens of a single European nation, from their own raw materials, to the amount of
twenty millions of dollars, with a considerable addition from fi)reign wool.
The examples of all the fenny or marshy districts of Great Britain, establish the truth, that the unoccupied
swamps of the United States, when they shall be properly drained, will support the heavy fleeced breeds of long
woolled sheep, much of the fleeces of which is adapted to the comb, and is necessary for the " worsted" or " stuff'"
manufacture, for the ordinary liosiery, and for well coated blankets.
* Tile production of the sugar cane, and of the cotton stu-ub or tree, in Spain and America, may aLso be considered.
I Hum;i, properly Runa, like a .small Camel; Giianaca, and Vicuna; of which the Pacos is a species. See the skin of this ani-
mal, with its wool, hair, teeth, and hoofs, in Peale's Philadelphia Museum.
t Luccock, of Leeds, states the wool of Bng-land and Wiiles to have been, in 1805, about 94,500,000 pounds.
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At this moment we possess, tiniised, a superiihunihint (|u;iiifity of fenny, marsliy, bn2;gy, or s\vam()y laud, capable
of sustauiing more ol the Ions; woiiiled or heavy Heeced slieep, than we can want tor (lur own use, and promising to
our merchants an export trade. The most notable quantities of these lands are in the maritime counties of North
Carolina and A^n-guiia.* 'I'hese lari^e, heavy lleeced. and long woolled slieej), require to be well M. Mixing the
long \v<|olled and other breeds, and a right management, produce gieat benefits to the larmcr, and to the hosier
class o! manufacturers.
It is considered that there were at least thirleen or fourteen millions of pounds of wool sheared in the ITnited
States, in the year 1810; and that the growth of wool in the year IhIO has been twenty to twenty two millions of
pounds There are some who believe the (juantities to be rather greater, because the" inciea>e is in a large com-
pound latio. One half of f hi- young are females, and the males are woul bearers, till they are exported (u- consumed.
Much mroe care of sheep is generally observable. The fleece, while growing, is better kept. There is much more
care and opportunity for choice as to breeders. The merino fleece is heavier, as well as iiiRr. than the country
breeds. The ein!)argoes, foreigiijivstrictions, spoliations, war, and high freights, have diminished exportation; and
rendering iither meat andfisli imue difficult to sell, and combining with other causes, have doubtless affected the
consumption ol mutton. Ther;' has been at the same time a considerable importation of wool, and a great importa-
tion of fine wdolleil ancl heavy fleeced sheep. It is probable that no country has ever eflected so great changes in
the value and extent of its stock of sheep, as the United States, within a few years. There is the strongest encou-
ragement to persevere in the preservation, multiplication, and improvement, of these animals.
The improvements in the manufacture of wool, and in the means of condudiiig it, have been very considerable.
Carding machines have been introduced, to the number of 113, in the single State of New York. The wool pickin^
machine also saves labor. The inaiuifiictory of hats, ronstnninff more woo/, iviilifcw liandu, Ihan am/ other oftfie
ancie/it modes, is carried to tlie extent of our consumption. W'c begin to export hats. The European iinprovements
to save labor, in spinning wool, have been brought into extensive use. Fulling, a labor saving process, is greatly
increased. It was formerly, as in hatting, a mrumal operctlion. Mcue, tfian formerly, of our wool is used in those
manufactures, which do not require regular fulling, such as flannels, and gooils made of combed wool. Dying is much
improved by the modern aids of chemistry. 'I'he ,//;y shuttle, ?«/(/c/t «/w.s' /«/;or, is constantly multiplied. The
loom and the weaver are much improved. Female aid in manufactures, which prevents the diversion of men and
boys from agriculture, has greatly increaseil. Children are employed as well as the infirm and the crippled. The
asylums of the poor and unfortunate, and the jienitentiaries of indiscretion and immorality, are improved and aided
by the employment and profits of manufactures. Lithe section of the Unwn occupied in part by colored laborers,
decent anil comfortable hospitals have been established upon some of the planters' estates, in n'/iich children, conva-
lescents, affed persons, and married females, for a proper time before and after puerperal occasions, have been em-
ployed with humanity and advantai^cin manufacturing cloths and stuffs, for apparel and furniture.
Modern improvements in the stocking loom, and in the shearing of woiSllen clotlis. have been introduced into
the United States, and there can be no doubt that the current of acquisition of the means of the woollen manufacture
has fully equalled the great and nianiiest increase of the raw material. Indeed, it may be safely afiiimed. tliat the
manufacturer's demand has continued to exceed the farmer's ability to supply the various descriptions of wool.
The sheep were formerly a mere object()f domestic economy and convenience, and have at length become aj great
and universal object of agricultural profit and wealth. Besides the increase in the number of sheep, and the good-
ness of wool, the price ot the three established qualities has sustained an addition of fifty per centum.
IRON.
In the iron branch, the consumption of that most useful natural production takes place in a manner yielding an
accumulation of benefits to the landed interest. This is displayed in various labiu-saving nail milks, the improve-
ments in the easy operation of casting iron and steel, the very rapid progress in the wire manufactory, the sudden
creation of private armories and military foundries, the multiplication of the rolling and slitting mill, the boring
mill, the grinding mill, the polishing and metal turning machinery, the tilt or trip hammer, tlie vvool canl making
machinery, the nailed shoe, the manufactories of surgical instruments, of cannon ball snd shells, the machinery
for making screws, the saw, file, and etige tool manufactories, the multiplication of steel and common furnaces,
bloomeries, and forges, the innumerable black and wiiite smiths' shops, for every iron implement and necessary of
farming, planting, inanufacture, and navigation. The benefits to the landed interest, from the consumption of so
great a quantity of iron, fuel, food, forage, and building materials, and the employment o\' so many cattle and mill
seats as the iron manufacturers require, are great and evident; but the aid to agriculture, fiom the abundant, cheap,
sure, and adjacent supply of iron work, feu- every purpose of the garden, the field, and the family, is incalculable
and indispensable. Not a building for man. for c~attle, nor for the safe keeping of produce or merchandise — not a
plough, a mill, a loom, a wheel, a spindle, a carding machine, a fire arm, a svvcud, a wagon, or a ship, can be pro-
vided, without the manufactures of the iron branch.
LEATHER.
The manufactures of hides and skins are of great importance to agriculture. The coats of animals, nearly
excluded, by the introduction and improvements of the cloth manufacture, from their original uses in making gar-
ments. Vtould become a mere oflal, but for their present employment in leathern goods. Bark, abounding e\-ery
where in America, is redundant in new settlements, where the tanning business facilitates the destruction of the
forests, which obstruct agriculture. This inanufacture has an additional value in producing a market for lime. A
method of splitting skins has been invented, and an improvement in making shoes, which saves four-fifths of the
workmanship, has been discovered. The uses of leather are ot the utmost importance to healtii, the facilitation
of industry, the diftusion of knowledge, and the military operations of the United States, by land and sea. The
shoes, boots, and slippers, manufactured in ISrj, undoubtedly exceeded the value of all the manufactures imported
in the first year of the present Government, which, by the actual return of November Soih. 1791, were worth here
only 15,205,638 iloUars. The shoemakers' wares of the entire State of Massachusetts, through the production ot
handicraft, are equal, in their total value, to its proportion, according to its population, of one moiety of the exports
of goods of our growth, produce, and manufacture, in the most favorable year. Were shoes, boots, and slippers,
manufactured in the same proportion to numbers in all the States, they would be equal in value to twenty-four
millions and sixty-seven thousand dollars. The cordwainers' purchases are the greatest support of the leather branch.
Upon an examination of the number of shoes, boots, and slippers, saddles and bridles, harness, carriages, (many of
which have leathern boots, tops, curtains, and aprons,) drums, gloves, leathern breeches, rigging, and other hides for
>hips and vessels, bouiul books, manufacturing cards and carding machines, military equipments, and other leathern
croods. there will appear no reason to doubt, that a value of leathern manufactures is annually made in the United
States, fully equal to that of half our exparts of ourown productions and manufactures. These are real necessaries or
plain conveniences. 'i"he Americans consuming more animal food than any other People, in proportion to our numbers,
being near to the greatest foreign sources of unmanufactured hides, and being invited to sheep, swine, and cattle
farming, by our own redundant soil, with cheaper water and land, proper oils, lime, and bark, for the leather making
business, than any other country, our leathern branch must continue to be very considerable, and rapidly to extend and
improve. It is not doubted that it is at present equal in value to the same branch in any other country, in proportion
to the population, if the same qualities of goods be estimated at the same prices. These facts, in relation to the leather
branch, are of peculiar importance, as it is a manufacture by hand and not by machinery. They prove our capacity
even in the handicraft branches.
• Roiimey marsh, in England, maintains above four sheep, for each acre, on a medium. — Luccock.
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FLAX.
The manufactures of flax, existing in every part of the United States, afford conclusive evidence of the universal
ability to produce this raw material. Agriculture might, tlierefore, be more considerably supported by it, if there
were occasion. But the easier production and manufacture of cotton occasions a small and proper degree of atten-
tion to flax in the greater part of the southern section of this country. As flax requires but a small quantity of land,
especially wheie a great stock of farmer's animals produces abinulance of manure, its cultivation and manufacture
are parlkularly convenient and importimt to the fully settled districts which do not yield cotton. Our climate is
favorable to bleaching. In Connecticut, though much advanced in cotton spinning, there is returned a diffused
manufacture of various linen cloths, (besides sewing thread, linen chain for mixed goods, tapes, bobbins, fringes,
lace, webbing, &c.) equal to the yearly rate of three dollars and five cents and one-halt per head, which is at the rate
of •22,0S1,704 dollars for the whole population of the United States. Yet Connecticut has many convenient sea-
ports. Her retuin, too. is considered to be materially short. Vermont makes linen at a nearly equal rate. Two
mndred thousand spinning wheels (of which about two-fifth parts are probably employed on flax) in the two States,
whose returns of that very useful and general little machine, are the most complete, give an additional evidence of
the present condition of this manufacture. But iVir the gro\yth of cotton, the ilax manufacture would have become
very great. Many families in the United States derive their origin from nations the most successful in the linen
manufacture during iiur two centuries. Such of the States as may not very greatly increase their sheep, for want of
land, or for other reasons, will be particularly accommodated by the cultivation and manufacture of flax. Oil mills,
for ciushing and pressing flax seed, have been so multiplied within a tew years, as to prove the extension of the
linen branch, and materially to benefit the growers of flax, especially those whose distance from the seaports pre-
vents recourse to foreign markets in disposing of their seed. 'l"he actual extension and improvements in all the arts
and tiades which employ paints, are favorable to the sale of flax seed oil. The economy and beauty of painting all
wooden and many other constructions, especially the preservation of those which are exposed to the weather, occa-
sions tlie manufactory of this oil greatly to increase in quantity and value. The use of the oil cake yields a benefit
to the country. Modern, and particularly recent improvements in dressing, spinning, weaving, and bleaching flax,
have greatly i'acilitated the manufacture of this raw material. The United States are perfectly prepared for such an
extension of it as to maintain a steady demand equal to our power conveniently to raise flax; wherefore, agriculture
will certainly continue to be extensively and very considerably aided by it, in all places which are without the region
of the cotton cultivation. We have regularly imported flax from the distant markets of Russia, because the demand
of the manufacturers could not be satisfied by all the exertions of our farmers. 'J'iiis was the case before labor-saving
machinery was introduced, which adds to the proof of our capacity for even handicraft goods or proper manufaclui-es.
HEMP.
The ability to produce hemp is enjoyed by every State in the American Union. Soil, climate, industry, ma-
chinery, situation, and the possession of capital in the shape of the raw material, appear to have carried this branch
to the greatest height in the State of Kentucky, even since the extension of the cotton culture in that quarter. The
marshal reports a production, in 1810, of 5,755 tons, in the prepared state. But, as there are made, in Kentucky,
453,750 yards of hempen bagging cloth, for packing cotton, and one thousand nine hundred and ninety-one and one-
half tons of cordage, and much yarn; and, inoreovei-, as the various hempen, flaxen, cotton, and woollen cloths and
stuffs, of that State, in 18I0,are reported to have amounted to 2,016,5-26 dollars, it is manifest that the landed interest
is much assisted by the hempen manufacture.* Improvements in the process for separating the fibres of hemp from
the woody part, labor-saving machinery to manufacture it, and skill in the cultivation, resulting from the introduc-
tion of experienced manufiicturers, have enhanced the aggregate value of hempen goods, and increased their im-
portance to agriculture. So tnucli greater has been the demand for hemp, at home, than the practical ability hitherto
to !:Upply it, that importation, to a very considerable amount, han regularly taken place, although there is an extra-
ordinary duty on foreign hemp, and although the cultivation and manufacture of cotton have suddenly and greatly
interfered with the manufacture of this raiv materiel. The manufacture of hemp being of the utmost importance to
the supplies of the army and navy, and to public defence on the water and on land, the United States can only be ren-
dered perfectly safe and independentby early and effectual encouragements to the growth, preparation, and manufac-
ture, of hemp. It is of no less importance than (hose of arms and gunpowder. To separate all the fibrous from the lig-
neous parts of this raw material, v.ithout converting too much of the strong and good staple into worthless tow, by ill
management, would occasion the quantity for manufacture to be much larger, and the profits to the cultivator to be
more considerable, and would render the operations of the manufacturers more easy and successful. Improvements
in all the machinery for hemp are worthy of peculiar attention and exertion.
WOOD.
Tiie numerous and diversified manufactures of wood, and the consumption of wood in the business and families of
the manufacturers, occasion vast benefits to the landed interest, in all situations, maritime and interior.
The coopers and carpenters' packages for exported goods, alone, probably exceed two millions two hundred thou-
sand in number. To these may be added as many, or more, for home use. The ships and boats of the United States,
at their greatest amount, on a medium of a period of three years, have been computed at forty-five millions of dol-
lars. Staves, heading, and boards, may be deemed simple or imperfect manufactures of wood. Carriages for plea-
sure, business, and war, cabinet wares, saddletrees, turnery, v.itli ploughs, harrows, corn fans, hand and wheel-
barrows, wooden measures, mill work and machinery, wooden instruments, implements, and utensils, with the
wooden handles of metallic instruments, potashes, maple sugar, tar, pitch, and turpentine, fi-om the various forest
Trees, ashes for the soap manufactory, bark, and wood fuel, including charcoal, are examples of wooden goods drawn
from our forests. It may be safely alleged, that the natural and cultivated trees of the United States are rendeied,
by manufactures, a \ery great benefit to the landed interest. It is considered that potashes and pearl ashes nearly
compensate the settler for the expense of clearing the portion of a new farm assigned for cultivation, in all situations
convenient to boat navigation. The bark of the cork tree is used in other countries as a material to manufacture, and
might be added, by ineans of plaiitatioiis, to the North American productions. It is an evergreen forest tree in Spain
and Portugal, and is found in the southwestern angle of France, in temperatures corresponding with those of Georgia
and the two Carolinas, and the Southwestern States and territories. We have obtained the cork-cutting business,
before the landed interest have procured the exotic tree, or supplied the material. It is an impressive fact, that
manufactures, in America, outrun agriculture in most instances.
'i'he oils of vegetables and animals, which are generally from the cultivated lands of the United States, form a
very valuable class of simple manufactures, greatly beneficial to the agricultural interest. These are flax seed oil,
castor oil, soap, candles, lard, rendered tallow, wax, butter, and cheese. We might add the olive oil, as we have
the proper temperatures in the country south of the Chesapeake bay. A labor-saving machine has been introduced,
by American ingenuity, into the manufactories of common dipt candles. Rape seed oil might be made in all the
States. Fish oil being necessary to make good leather, the fisheries of the lakes and Western rivers merit con-
• It appears that, if the United States were to manufacture cloths and stuffs, in as great a degree as is reported by Ken-
tucky, (which has no sea port) in proportion to the whole population ofthat State and of the Union, our manufactures of such
goods might amount to more than eighty-fuur millions of yards. Th return is doubtless verj' short. Though hemp, freed from
the woody part, and only prepared for spinning, is not set down among the manufactures, 3'et is materially advanced from the
i-aw state by that preparation. That the general return of Kentucky is very short, will appear certain, when it is observed that
shoes, and other manufactures of tanned leather, hats, all manufactures of iron, (except bars, castings, and cut nails) of copper,
brass, silver, and gold, of clocks and watches, of lead, of pewter, of tin, of casks, of meal, of carriages, of cabinet ware, of books,
i; and various other goods, are omitted.
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673
sideration, as to a possibility of improvement. The aggregate of the areas r)f the lakes is as great as a considerable sea.
The caviar and isinglass are objects of attention and profit in Russia. The stnrgeon from which f hey are made, is jici-
penser, Ruth, et Slur. Linme. It abounds in (he fresh waters of the Don and the Wolga. and is suitable for our
lakes.
I)Vi:S AND FAINTS.
Indigo, dying woods, ancl plants and pigments, of various kinds, u.sed in manufactures, are additional instances of
the benefits of that biancli of the national mdustiy (o the owners and cullivators of the soil. Manufacturing all we
produce of lead, we have been obliged to import a large balance of that useful metal, for our workmen, after using
all our own lead, which is convertible into various pigments, is a raw muterial of several useful manufactures, in its
separate state, or mixed with other metals. Thv. rapid udvancc of lead inaiwfaclures, on the jmrchase of Louis-
iana, proven thai Ihey not only steadily progress, but rapidly extend, on every neiv i,vpply of the raw material.
Manufactures goad the whole landed interest to prolitable production.
TOBACCO.
The manufacture of tobacco, snuS", and cigars, has become a verj' considerable benefit to the planter. Labor saving
machinery does niucli in this branch. Our manufactory has mitigated the shock given by the recent wars and fo-
reign conunercial impediments to the tobacco cultivation. We are equal to the supply of any demand for the export
trade, in snuff and tobacco, after an abundant reserve for home consumption.
FRUIT.
Manufactures from fruit are every where economical, and. in many places, highly profiuible to the farmer, and
admit of a vast and profitable extension. These are cider, apple and peach brandy, the wine of the Corinth fruit,*
or currant loine, and vinegar in its ordinary state, and prepared with the juices of various fruits. It is belie\ed that
the extent in whicii tiie American currant wine has been already made, lias not been observed or considered, nor
are its pleasantness, utility, facility of manufacture, nor our vast capacity lor the manutacture, suthciently known.
or duly appreciated. The red. black, and white currants grow and [jroduce well in our most Northern and
Eastern States, and in colder parts of Europe The /jrojjfr Corinthian grape was found in the climate of Southeru
Greece, and its island of Zante- The red, black, and white currants are indigenous or ilomesticated here. They
all yield wine. The quantity of two barrels, or sixty-three gallons, may be easily made in every farmer's family,
without the use of more ground than he ought to appropriate tor his common kitchen garden, and with as little
trouble as that necessary to make butter, cheese, cider, or beer. Even the inhabitaiits of the cities, and other
towns, who have gardens, or who purchase currants, may make the currant or Corinthian wine. Our million of
white families (by the census of 1810) at a medium of sixty-three gallons each, or two barrels, are capable of pre-
paring sixty-three millions of gallons — a quantity nearly twelve times as great as that of all the wine received from
abroad, or twenty-three times the quantity consumed in tlie United States, j It is, doubtless, capable ol' distilla-
tion into brandy. It would be a profitable business to mctke Corinthian u'ine upon the great scale, arul it is far
■more worthy of attention, in the country north of the Bay of Chesapeake, than the cultivation of the tvine grapes
of Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and their islands. No beverage is more pleasant; none, it is believed,
more wholesome; and it would aftbrd an universal opportunity to mitigate the ardor or diminish the use of distilled
spirits. 'Vhe currant, or Corinthian tvine, ii inddn extensively in the I'nited States, would greatly increase the
benefits of the manufactures of fruit liquors to the cultivatorsand land-holders, which are already ^ery considera-
ble, convenient, and profitable.
As in relation to the (piality of wool, so in relation to the manufactures of the grape, the opinion is submitted,
that the ^fiurunlia Sinensis, or the China orange, is an useful indicator of climaterial temperature. Presuming upon
the difference of nine degrees, which the steady productions of that delicate fruit appear to justiiy, the following table
of corresponding temperatures, in relation to the finest wines of considerable productions on the continent ol Europe,
is respectfully offered, since wine, or fermented spirits, brandies, and crenior tartar, or the salt of wine, are manu-
factures from the grape.
Moselle, Rhenish, and Hock wines, are produced in
Champaign wine, in - -
Burgundy wine, in -
Claret, Sauterne, and Grave wines, in -
Oporto, or Port wdie, in : " " "
liisbon and Carcavela wines, in - " . . " .
Xeres or Sherry, St. Lucar, and Malaga, or mountain wines, in
Degree of North
latitude in
Europe.
■19° to 50°
49° to
47° to 48=
44i° U)iH°
41° 20"
385° to 39^"
37° 28"
Equal, in North
America, to
40° to 41°
40°
38° to 39°
35i°to36.i
32° 20"
29 p to 30^
28° 28"
CIDER AND PERRV.
The manufactures of cider and perry are so highly perfected in Europe, that the former liquor, of the most excel-
lent quality, has been sold for prices greater than the first costs of some of the wines of the European and African
Islands, and of those continents. Much more migiit be safely asserted of the British cider. The American cider
advances rapidly in quantity and quality. So far as either the fining, fermentation, or ripening of the liquor, or
the quality of the fruit, may be affected by the temperature of the climate, the same difference of nine degrees may
be considered in relation to the cider countries of Europe and America. It is conceived that, in safe comparisons
of places, the situations of both should be on continenty. The climates of islands of the same magnitude may also
be compared in the same manner.
GRAIN'.
The evidences of the immense advantages which the hmdcd interest derives from manvfictures.wiW be conclud-
ed by the adduction of some facts in relation to those from grain. A single State returns the various descriptions
of meal and flour to the amount of almost eleven millions of dollars, made at two hundred and eight niills, besides
more than 4,365,000 dollars in value in fermented malt liquors and distilled spirits, chiefly from grain. Cider is
not included. The whole value of the distilled spirits from molasses, grain, and fruit, made in the United States,
appears to have been above fifteen millions and one half of dollars,in 1810. Much the greater part is made of grain;
to these are to be added wafers, starch, hair-powder, and all the varieties of tlie baker's goods. Considering flour
and meal, bolted, some times kiln dried, and packed in casks for exportation, and biscuit so packed and prepared.
as manufactures from grain, it appears tliat our exports of these goods, in one year, have amounted to 1,557,000
casks, of various sizes. In tine, such is the vast importance of this branch, that, were the grain mills, bake houses,
starch, hair powder, and wafer manufactories, breweries, and distilleries, of the United States, suspended in their
•Ribes on Horticulture. See Miller's Gardener's Dictionary, (folio enlarged.)
fThe wines left for consumption in the United States, in 1807, were only 2,692,737 gallons, by the returns of imports
and exports. The Madeiras, Burg^indy, Ch.<impaign, and fine clarets, were only one-tenth.
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operatiiins, the body of the farmers and tlie planters would be wounded and crippled in most piaes, and paralysed
in many of the States. It is an important fact, that manufactories of grain (such as the brewery and distillery)
ensure this country against a distressful famine, because we could consume, in a scarce year, in bread, that whicn
was raised to make liquors.
Such are the principal facts whicli occur to recollection at this time, evincing the benefit, to the cultivator and
owners of the soil, from the manufactures which have arisen, unforced, in the United States. Their principal
protection by duties was incidental. Those duties were imposed to raise the necessary revenue, and greatly favored
the niiinufacturers. _ I proceed to submit some of those facts which evidence tiie aid afforded by our manufacturing
industry t:) navigation and commerce-
NAVIGATION AND COMMERCE.
The construction of ships and vessels, with their boats, may be considered as having produced an accumulation
ol'liiat description of manufactured property, in the year 1810, amounting to a million of tons, and worth the sum of
i'orty-five millions of dollars, properly estimating the old, the new, and the half worn. The cloth of which the sails
were made, and an inconsiderable sum in bunting or worsted stuff', tor colors, with a smaller sum in optical and
other instruments, are all the foreign articles, in this great value, of those indispensable requisites to commerce,
navigation, and commercial defence. Although the cannon, muskets, pistols, swoi'ds, pikes, shot, ball, shells, and
gunpowder, of the public and private ai-med ships, are now made in the United States, to an amount very far beyond
:he quantity demanded for our mercantile and military vessels, the cost of these articles is not included in the sum
of forty- five millions, above mentioned.
The navy, private armed ships, and letter-of marque ships, are also constructed or manufactured in the United
States: and being of the utmost importance to the defence of commeice, their manufacture appears to be a proper
object of statement under this head.
Tlie v.orking carriages employed in the various operations of commerce, with many of the scales and weights,
measures, and other utensils, and instruments of trade, arc made in our work shops.
The number of American articles, in the legular lists of the exports of the United States, is about one hundred
and ten, of which about seventy are manufactui'es of the United States, subserving commerce, by affording new,
various, and more convenient articles of exportation. Among these are included flour, bread, boards, and scant-
ling, with other articles, not always considered as manufactures. But, if we did not make boards, scantling, shin-
gles, slaves, heading, flour, meal, and biscuit, the foreign sugar colonies would not take off much of t)ur wheat and
timber. The mainilactures ot wood and grain render the original productions or materials convenient to our gene-
ral trade, and absolutely necessary to some of its branches. The value of some of our exported manufactures, as
tliey are sometimes strictly considered, may not exceed three millions of dollars, but these constitute an interesting
assistance to foreign trade, and are steadily increasing, if. however, we add 1,557,000 casks of flour, meal, and
biscuit, at an average price of eight (l;)llars, with two hundred and twenty millions of feet and pieces of sawed, split,
and dressed boards, plank, scantling, staves, &c. , and some other articles of a like nature, the manufacturing opera-
tion, though imperfect, becomes very influential on the convenience of stowage, the benefits of freigiit, the accom-
modation of purchasers, and, consequently, upon the activity and prosperity of commerce.
The manufacturers assist the merchants by their purchases of very large quantities of foreign raw materials, im-
p(u-ted in their vessels. These are, wool, hemp, flax, and cotton, iron anil steel, saltpetre, sulphur, hides, skins,
and leather, indigo, fustic, and other dye woods and dye stuff's, lead, copper, and brass, in pigs and sheets, tin in
blocks and sheets, spelter, molasses, raw sugars, cocoa, mahogany and other cabinet woods, wines and spirits, for
medical manufactures, rags, and many other articles, with coal for the supply of their laboratories, i'uriiaces, forges,
and work shops. The manufacturers also purchase, for their domestic consumption, great quantities of imported
goods, benefitting the merchant.
The transportation of American raw materials, fuel, and building materials, for the workmen, occasions a very
great trade and business in boats, shalUtps, and coasting vessels, highly favorable to the merchants who own them;
ami the transportation of American manufactures, in like manner, to the markets on our rivers, b:!ys, and coasts, is
profitable to the owners of vessels. In Great Britain, the largest portion of the tonnage in any branch, is that in the
coasting trade. This branch of manufacturing commerce rapidly increases.
The most distinguished modern commercial countries in the world impiu't great quantities of raw materials, and
export large quantities of manufactures. These operations constitute, in fact, the greater pari of their commerce.
In those countries, many of fheii- most respectable merchants have become partners in their manufactories. The ex-
|)L!rt trade in British manufactures, befoie the wars w hid) have grown out of the French revolution, constituted
much the largest part of their i "jtvvard trade, and it seems likely to b^'come equally considerable, in proportion to
their exports, on the return of a general peace. This export trade in the valuable manufactures of the British
kingdom, is now extensively conducted by persons who combine the business of the manufacturer with that of the
foreign merchant, or, in other words, wlw unite those two great brunches of commerce in their respective houses.
A similar and great field for capital and mercantile enterprise nianilestly lies open before the American mer-
chants; and sonie of them have entered upon it with capital, spirit, and success. So far as labor-saving machineiy
has been employed in the operations, the pers(uis who have undertaken them have proved the benefits of manufac-
tures to the mercantile capitalist; and, in other considerable instances, the same advantageous employment of
trading capital has occurred.
The banks established in the United States, v^hich are the most wealthy and important of our institutions of pro-
perty, are mercantile corporations. The deposites and discounts of the sugar refiners, millers, bakers, distillers,
brewers, cotton spinners, woollen manutacturers, hatters, nail makers, iron masters, various smiths, coopers, fan-
ners, shiic makers, rope makers, &c. &c. are highly profitable to them, and are uncommonly safe. Since our exports
of (tur own pro;luctions are known to be worth torty-eight millions of dollars, and the aggregate value of our manu-
factures may be safely estimated at three and one half or four times that sum, it is plain that the custom of the
manufacturers is highly important to our banking companies. Many of the manufacturers are proprietors of the
stocks of the banks of the United States, and thur, lend to the merchants.
Insurances on manufactures, raw materials, vessels employed in transporting them, coastwise, and i'rom and to
foreign countries, and upon the inanuficturing establishments themselves, afford considerable benefit to the private
underwriters and insurance companies. Many persons concerned in these mercantile institutions are engaged in
manufacturing Imuses and associations.
The greater prosperiUj of British commerce, with great cmd various manufactures, and the lesser prosperity of
Irish commerce, with fewer and less various manufactures, afford the most conclusive evidence of the oenefil of
munvfaclures to foreign trade. This is the iiuue clear and strong, because the soil of Ireland, in proportion to its
extent, is better than that of Great Britain. Tlic greater prosperity of British commerce, in time of peace, loith su-
perior mnnvfactures, and the lesser prosperity of French commerce, in the same season, ivitli inferior manufactures,
is a further evidence of the benefits of the useful arts to foreign trcule. The prosperity of American trade with
manufactures, in the seven years which preceded llie year 1810, (the date of the following tables) was superior to
that of the seven years preceding the adoption of the Federal constitution, with less manufactures, and to the seven
years which preceded tlie Revolutionary war, almost unthout manufactures.
The richest object of commercial enterprise for the merchants of the United States is the trade of those coun-
tries which do not manufacture. Of this, the trade of our American brethren from Texas and Mexico to the
Straits of Magellan, is an inestimable instance. \N'e can impor* their raw materials and expoit our manufactures
to an immense amount, \yith substantial benefit. Their rich iiioducts will not often be received in the ports of Eu-
rope, in our vessels, foreign to them. Their copper, crude sugar, peculiar cottons and woods, their various dying
materials, drugs, and medicines, their wool, hides, and tallow, and their gold and silver, will be exchanged for cabi-
net wares, carriages, paper, lefined sugar, beer, distilled spirits, candles, hats, boots, shoes, gold and silver plate
andjewelry, pottery, iron manufactures, mill work, copper manufactures, machinery, types, gunpowder, arms,
ships, and other vessels, boats, and various other manufactures of the United States. They do not want our pro-
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visions, tobacco, cotton, lumber, indigo, and other ailicles of unmanufactured produce. If we had otily such raw
productions, commerce between the I'nited States and foreign America would be very limited and unproiitabk-.
As our inaiuitactu res progress, the trade with that near and (onnected country, and wi(h St. l)(miiii,i;o,and all ihc
countries similarly circumstanced, cannot fad to increase. Kveii the mamifacturins nations will be induced to pur-
chase our goods, ivhich ran fie made with the vast adranlaiie of hibormtviu;^- nutcliinery operaliu^- upon raw male-
rials, exempted from the duties and other ehara-es if importation. If we have re-shipped to otiier countries tens of
millions ot the foreign manufactures of Great Britain. Ireland, Uussiu, (iermany, France, antl the Kast Indies, we
may ship to the same places, the productions of our own national industry, if (Jreat Hritaiii. the Kast Indies, Ger-
many, France, and Russia, find in foreign countries purchasers lor their manufactures, we may be able to do the same.
Since the Government is impartial and friendly to our merchants and manufacturers, llio^ie two descriptions of our
citi/.ens may liberally and profitably aid each other, as those do who live as fellow-citi/.ens in foreign ( uuntries.
The establishment of many new manufactures in tiie United Stales, from loreign materials, ocxasions new de-
mands for those foreign materials, to he so employed. The merchants, alone, can import those materials, and they
must be imported in their ships. This facilitates remittances, which, in many trades, are diificult and nnpi-oiitable.
The greatest drain of their coin and bullion which the United States sustain, is iti the remittances lor manufac-
tures to tweign countries. Uy our own manufactures we diminished this drain in part, and they already furnish us
with substitutes fi)r remittances in the precious metals, in a further part, by enabling us to sent! ai)road wrou:;ht
goods, to the value of three millions of dollars. Every thing that lacilitates the relentiun of our coin and bullion,
IS considered as favorable to the merchants and to our commercial or banking institutions and operations. A ba-
lance of trade in favor of the country is an advantage to the mercantile body, and, by our nianulactures, we shall
bring mure nations in debt to us, than we formerly did. So far as we export manufactures we now contribute to that
end.
Manufactures, to a considerable amount, such as malt and distilled liquors, loaf sugar, cheese, candles, and soap,
are consumed among the stores of seamen and passengers. Manufacturers who come to the United States, pay to
our merchants passage mtniey for themselves and their lamilies, and freight money fi)r tlieir i'urniture and other per-
sonal properly, imported in our vessels.
The commerce among the seseral States in the American Union, in the raw mateiials, manufactures, and pro-
visions uf oia- country, is a branch of trade more certain than any other. It does not depend upmi fiireign laws.
Remote foreign markets are less accessible in war. The commerce among the States, always interesting, derives
the utmost additional importance from the recent deportment of too many of the naval Powers. It is an evident
and important fact, that this mutual and increasing exchange of raw productions, fuel, and provisions, for finished
manufactures, between the producing and manufacturing Stales, has become a Jeeixive eonsideration for the eon
iinuance of the Federal Union — a connexion vital to the general commerce of the American People. 7'he manifest
diffieulty of seeuring Jnstiee in commereial affairs, even by the udiole of the United States, affords conc/iisive evi
dence that any two possible sections, into ivhieh they might be cut, would fail to maintain the standing of a trading-
nation.
THE FISHERIES.
Tlie benefits to the fisheries of the United States, resulting iiom manufactures, are considerable, stable, and
increasing.
Our manufacturers near the sea coast consume very large quantities of dried and pickled fish. They employ, in
their manufactures, the head matter of the whale to make the superior oil. This will not coagulate, and it is fit for
use in light houses and lamps, in cold and wet situations. From its purity, it is adapted to the consumption of good
and well furnished houses. The residuum of the same material is used fur making spermaceti candles.
The umbrella makers, manufiicturers of whips, fishing tackle, stay makers, &c. employ the whale fins or whale
bone, the little cuttings and chips of which have been applied 10 making i)atent brushes, composed of split bone, in
lieu of strong hair.
The coarser oils are used in lamps, in many of the work shops, and in the dressing of leather; and. in short, as the
manufacturers of the world, at home and abroad, use nearly all the piscatory articles, in some une furm or anotlier.
so those of the United States have long used some, and have increased in tlie use of otiiers; and since foreign laws
burthen those articles with ruinous duties, it is certain that our manufacturers" purchases may be hereafter relied
on as a great and sure support to the fislieries of the United States.
!n all those particulars in which manufactures support and assist navigation, they benefit the fisheries: ior. ships
and other vessels, and buats of eveiy size and descript'ion, are employed in the fisheries, armed and unaimed: and
as manufactures have strong and beneficial effects upon the coasting trade, and all our fishing vessels, except the
large whalers, are adapted to, and actually partake in, that great and sure branch of the domestic trade, it is a very
important .'act, that the manufactures of the United States, in that respect, greatly benefit the numerous owners of
fishing vessels. Too small for most Toyages to other countries, and excluded by foreign navigation laws from many
adjacent ports, the transportation, for our manufacturers, of raw materials, provisions," fuel, building materials, and
manufactured goods, become to them a very necessary support, whenever they are disappointed in taking fi^h. The
fishing season is but a portion of the year. Out ot that r-easun, the coasting trade artbrds convenient einploymjiu
to the fishing vessels.
The manulacture of salt is a very consiilerable aid to the fisheries. If the temperature of the climates, in which
lie the best salt pontls of Europe, be proved (by the growth of the sweet orange tree) to be the same as those of the
Floridas and Louisiana, and if it be recollected that the best French European salt is made without fuel, and by the
natural evap(;ration by the sun, in a temperature correspmiding with that of the .Vccomack coast of Virginia, the be-
neficial effects of this manulacture may be deemed permanent and increasing. The fairest and pure-<l marine salt of
France is made on the Isle of Rhe, in north latitude IG degrees and 15 minutes. It is made by the sun as far north
as Bourneuf, Croisac and Guesrande, in ancient Britanny. and the latitude of 47 degrees.
All the peculiar tackle and instruments of the fisheries are well manufactured in the United States, and tlu-
fishermen themselves, at leisure times, make a number of them, by which many of the benefits of domestic or house-
hold manufactures are realized. This remark also applies to the manuiacture of a great part of the oil. The pack-
ing of a cask offish, and the making of the cask and of the pickle, add as much jier centum to the value of the fish,
as the corresponding operations add to the value of several raw materials; some of the European economical writers,
therefore, class salted and pickled meats and fish among their manufactures.
From a review ot these tacts, not only the peculiar benefits rendered by the manufacturers to the fisheries are
evinced, but, it is apparent that the i)perations of the fishermen partake strongly of the manufactuiing characti'r.
DEFENCE.
It has been considered as proper to submit, under a separate and distinct head, another clasa of facts, relating to
such manutactures as are useful or necessary to the defence of the United States.
It has occasionally been deemed expedient to restrain the exportation of those manufactures whicli are requisite
for war. From this consideration, and from obvious policy, the Federal and State Governments are concei\ ed to
have wisely partaken even in the manufactories of such warlike goods, and to have encouraged them, by high duties
and by advances in specie, or in raw materials. Difficulties, arising from a want of capital, are thus surmounted, in
cases wherein the public purchases are often the principal, and always very considerable.
The important modern operation of casting of cannon, w ithout a calibre, and boring them out of the solid iron,
for the reception oftheball,by water machinery, was first performed at the public expense in the United States.
Several armories, for small fire arms and swords, have been established by the States and by the Union. Contracts,
with advances of money, not only for making arms and other military inanufiictures, but for importations of the
proper raw materials, have been repeatedly made, and to a large amount, upon security. Adversary belligerents have
forbidden or prevented the exportation of warlike manufactures to tlie United States, during our late neutrality.
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Indian wars, occasions of apparent danger from abroad, and the commercial demands on this country for military
supplies for various foreign places, witiiin the last twenty years, have caused very considerable attention to the
repair anil manufacture of arms, and to making establishments for these and other instruments and munitions of war
in the United States. It may be safely affirmed, that there is no irremovable obstacle to the manufacture of every
species of arms, and almost every supply of war, of good qualities, and in sufficient quantities. A well devised
system of inspection exists in some branches of manufacture., under several of the State Governments, and such a
system, as to military supplies, has been proved to be indispensably necessary, by the experience of the Union
and of the States, on many occasions, during the greater part of the fast twenty year.i. But, wiiatever has been the
amelioration of this important operation, vyithin two or three years, the ordinary commerce and exportation of arms,
without inspection, is yet practicable, while the trade in tlour, wet provisions, lumber, potashes, and other goods, in
several of the States, has been wisely placed under a very strict and salutary regi-inen of inspection.
Since various foreign nations have obstructed military supplies, which we have endeavored to procure from their
ports, and since the present war has imparted the contraband character to all such things, the importance of the
maiiuCactures of that description to the defence of the country, particulaily at this time, is very great and manifest.
The possession of iron, lead, saltpetre, charcoal, wood for ships and vessels, for military carpentry, and for
every description of the wooden implements and instruments of war, and the constant supplies of foreign raw ma-
terials, for warlike manufactures, enable the United States to make the necessary establishments. Accordingly, it
appears that cannon foundries, and all other military works and shops, are as practicable as they are indispensable
to the peace, union, and safety, of the country. 7'he difference in the situations of the United States, at the respec-
tive commencements of hostilities, in the year 1775, and in the year 1812, is greater, j/i respect to the various manu-
factures necessary lo defence, than it is in respect to any other matter in the whole circle of its national industry.
In the times of tlie provinces, the public defence was under the care and control of an external and distant national
Government, which preferred to draw the public supplies from the manufactures of tlie metropolitan State, adjacent
to its court and offices. But now, the all important principle of internal resource, well undeistood, and the present
state of American industry, occasion a course diametrically opposite to be maintained by the Union, the States,
many associations, and numerous individuals.
LABOR-SAVING MACHINERY AND COTTON.
It is a fact, in the history of the manufactures of the United States, that, in some very important instances, the
knowledge or acquisition ot the means of manufacturing has occasicmed excitements and exertions of the cultivators
To produce the raw materials. In this complex business, success in one portion of the means has quickened the
exertions to procure the remainder. In the year 1786, I became well acquainted with the fact, that labor-saving
spinning machinery was in considerable use in Great Britain. It was understood that it was applicable, at that
time, only to the carding and spinning of cotton, which we constantly imported from foreign countries. In the
course of the following autun\n and winter, repeated examinations and considerations of tins subject occasioned
very high expectations, Irom a few well authenticated facts in relation to the production of the cotton raw materia!
in gardens and other small pieces of land, as far north as thelatitude of thirty-eight degrees and forty five minutes,*
ana in some other places on the river? of the Chesapeake bay. It was inferred, that, as the shrub or tree grew in
that cential degree, in our country, all the extensive region south of thirty-nine was capable of producing cotton,
which is found not only in climates hotter than the warmest of those of North America, but in the torrid zone. It
was therefore confidently presumed, that the cotton spinning mill might be brought into very beneficial use in the
United States. The production of cottonjn the old settlements o!' Virginia, was carefully examined, as a test of this
opinion, and opportunities offered to make it in a manner commanding entire confidence. After the more exact
information of the existence and operations of the labor-saving cotton machinery, in Europe, had led to due reflection
on the importance of the vast capacity of this country to produce the proper raw material, the most effectual mea-
sures were actively pursued to excite the attention of the whole community, and particularly of/Ae planters of the
Jive original Southern Stales. But. though our capacity to produce cotton was so great, as we at this time know it
to have always been, though labor-saving machinery was effecting wonders in Great Britain, and though common
cotton was then worth, in the United States, forty-four cents per pound, owing to foreign trade laws, and though it
was at a high price in many parts of Europe, several years elapsed bel()re sufficient attention to the culture could be
excited, even by the nunierous publications which were incessantly made.
At length, however, the proper consideration of this great natural capacity of the Southern Stales, arul of the pe-
culiar value of labor saving machinery to a nation of moderate numbers, dwelling in a country of redundant soil,
with the all importiint discovery of the saw gin, has occasioned our cultivators to produce the requisite cotton.
These two machines for cleaning cotton, in America, and for spinning it, abroad and at home, with the ordinary
modes of household manufacture, have drawn tlie planters into an enriching revolution in the southern agriculture.
The principle of labor-saving means of manulacture being thus brougiit into consideration and practice, in the
case of machinery! and labor-saving processes, such as the brewery, distillery, and tannery, being drawn into simi-
lar notice, anew and very beneficial career in the national industry has been commenced by the United Slates.
Carded and combed wool, flax, and hemp, have been subsequently subjected to manufacturing machinery, adapted
to their respective forms and natures. We have been taught that thirty thousand pieces of metal have been coined
and counted in England, in a single hour, by a steam engine, adapted to meclianism, capable of application to the
button manufactory, and to other branches susceptible of such operations. Several nail making machines, of curious
facility and great utility, have been invented in the United States. Certain skins, formerly lialf expended in ofliil
pairings, or remaining of an useless thickness, have been split, by an .American invention, into two equal and useful
parts. The simple but tedious operations of the dip manutiicture of tallow candles, have been abridged or accele-
rated by a labor-saving wheel. The mechanism for steam has undergone a variety ot new and curious modifications
in this country, greatly extending the uses of that vast and omnipresent power, im modes directly or indirectly sub-
servient to manufactures. An improvement in the construction of draught casks has been invented, to obviate the
great expense of bottling malt and other fermented liquors. A simple, cheap, and rapid chemical process has
been discovered, to extract the ill flavored empyreumatic oil from distilled spirits. Since the confirmation of the
settlements in this country, hydraulics, geometry, chemistry, and all the arts and sciences, have been rendered very
extensively subservient to munufiictures and the useful arts. Deeply impressed with the pecidiar value to them of
these modern cads and means. iUe/Penr}\e i)i' the United States seek the establishment of manufactures by every
variety of ingenious mechanism, process, and device, which, while they save time and labor, manifestly exempt them
Irom the deleterious modes of the old manulacturing system. If, in other countries, and in former times, various
classes of morbid and decrepit persons were i)roduced by the ancient method of making goods only by human hands,
and the citizens of America shall continue to pursue, to the utmost of their power, the use of ivater, steam, horses,
cattle, machinery, dexterity, and v^irious modern processes and devices, to effect the same beneficial ends, they wi 1 1 pre-
vent the creation and existence of those sickly and deformed classes of people in this country, ^^'omen, relieved in a
considerable degree from their former employments as carders, spinners, and fullers, by hand, occasionally turn
to the occupations of the weaver, with improved machinery and instruinents, which abridge and soften the labor,
while the male weavers employ themselves in superintendence, instruction, superior or other operations, and pro-
mote their health by occasional attentions to gardening, agriculture, ami the clearing and improvement of their iarms.
The lapse of a few years will release from the restraint ot the patent, the iron bound shoe, (the rights to make which
are much diffused) when the sedentary labors of the journeymen will be greatly relieved. The dangerous services
of the sedentary writer's desk have been lessened, by the printing, copper plate, and copying presses, and several
pentagraphic and other graphic inventions. Many of the uses of the labors of the statuary and the painter have
been attained by the multiplied portraits and scenic representations of the various classes of engravers. The
• A ricinity in lUe county of Talbot, in Maryland.
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auxiliary pnrt of tlie making (if men's apparel, is extensively performed by the aid of females, formed l)y nature and
h'dbxt for sedentary occupations. Some. branches oi' manufacture uidaNorahle to health, are unsuitable to us, and will
be long unknown incur country, and othtM- branches, formerly of the same ill teiidency, htve been exempted from
their pernicious effects by the employment of mills and the improvements in the operations, and in the construction
of laboratories. It is a manifest trutls, that, besides the proper persomi! powers, indnslry. and skill, of the i'eople of
the United States, we have attained by water, steam, callle, hibor-saving maciiinery, and chemistry, the means to
ettiict, with an exactness and promptitude beyond the reach of manual power ,ind skill, a ^-rcaf varichj ancl numbrr
of manufacturing operalions. These wonderful inac/iuici, working as if they wei(> annnalcd Ijcijiict, endo\\ ed with
all the taleniti of their inventory, laburin;; n-i;h nri;-ans lluit never /ire, and sul).ject to no expense of food, orbed, (;r
lannent, or d v.elling, nun/ bejitstl;/ considered as equivalent to an immense body of umnufacturing recruits, enlinted
in the service of the country.*
\\\ order to display the present form and nature, aiul, in some degree, llie extent of the arts and manufactures of
the United States, the substance of tiie returns of the marshals and their assistants will be presented in the form of
tables, in the third and fourth ])arts of this statement. In submitting this body ol' new eviilence, it is necessary to
state, that the information it contains is of various dates, in the last live months of (he year 1810, ami that it relates
to the whole national population of that time, being ~,-i.S9,'J03 persons, oi" both sexes, and of all colors. ;iges, and
conditions. Though many of the olficers and assistants have performed this new and diflicult service with great
zeal and intelligence, yet various causes have concurred to occasion wimeroua and very considcrab/e irnperfertions
and omissions in returns Ironi cities, towns, and villages, townships, hundreds, and counties, and as to >aluable
branches and articles, from States, to be observable, In these first sets of tables, it has not been thought best to
supply these by estimates, which might be erroneous and saiiguine. It was observed that there wei-e some instances
of goods of a doubtful nature, or which could not be considered as manufactuied, in so material a degree as to
entitle them to be placed in the class of "'• mamifucture.s.^' 'I'iiese have been separately exhiijited, but are considered
as sufficiently relative to the subject of the statement to render these imperfect returns of them useful both to the
various departments of Government, and to those who are engaged or propose to enter into the manufacturing
business.
Part II.
..^ collection of additional facts, tending- to shew the practical foundations, actual progress, condition, and es'ablish-
ment of the .American Arts and Manifaclures, and their connexion with the wealth and strength cf the United
States.
h\ the tables which form the third and fourtli parts of this statement is containe;! tlie result of this fiist attempt
of an extensive and pi(pulous_ country, or pvrhaps of any countiy, to ascertain, in detail, the facts wliich constitute
and display the actual condition of its manufactures. The duty was additional and secondary to the periodical
enumeration of the People, and required a longer period of time thaii \^■as ailoviabie for such an enumeration,
enjoined as a basis for the distribution of constitutional power. The period of the two measures was not suthcient
for correspondence between t'le superior and subordinate officers, which would have produced more perfect details
and greater uniformity and perspicuity. It may, however, be aiiirmcd, that the tables contain a great number and
variety of clear indications of the state of the mainifacfnring branch of the national industry, and a mass of positive
evidence upon the subject, in rclatioii to the Eastern, Northern, Miildle, Soatiiern, Atlantic, and Western sections
iir gi-and divisions of the country, with, respect to the forms or modes of the manulactures v/iiich have grown up,
the raw materials upon which they opei'ate, a very considerable portion (/I'the value to wliich they have ar;sen, very
useful data for the comparative value ui' internal commerce or manvfaclures, and externcd commerce or navigation
and foreign trade, and much elucidation of the operations of manufacturing industry upon tiie commercial and the
landed interest, and upon the public safety.
From the ofiicial papers on which tiie tables are founded, and from raany other sources, some additional infor-
niatio!!, not reducible into regular columns, has been collected, which it is now proposed to submit in the form of
statements, concerning several branches and ilenominations of manulactures and the connected ma.chinery. To
show the importation of manufactures in the first year of the present conslilulion, the substance of the return of that
year of ordinary trade, v/ill be added. The national population was then nearly four millions of persons, and the
value of foreign manufactures was about fifteen millions of dollars. Some of tiie non-enumei-ated or unspecified
, goods were certainly not manufnctui'es. but their viilue is not considei'uble, and may be fully allowed i'or by the
deduction of $-295,(388 98, which has been made from the amount of die return. [)istilled spirits were not
included among these imported nuuiufacture?. ItiOur population be taken at seven millions and a (juarter. in 1810,
oar d.emand for foreign manufactures mig'it be cotemporarily estimated at $-27,187,50 1. But, on the one hand, im-
portation has been increased in consequence of a freer consumption, and the business produced by inci-eased wealth
and otlier circumstances. On the other hand, the consumption of foreign manufactures has been liinunished bj- the
great increase of those of the United Slates. The exportations of manufactures, in the year 1807, are afterwards
given, so far as they appear on the face of the genere.l custom house returiis; but it is considered as a ceriain fact,
that a greater value is exported thaii appears from that document.
A very great number and variety of literary productions, foreign and American._ diffuse the knowledge of labor-
saving machinery, processes, and devices, and quicken the progress of manufacturing inilustry and skdl. Those
ivhich favor family or household manufactures are pecidiarly interesting. Et is respectfully suggested, tliat it would
repay the expense and pains, if measures were taken, under known [lublic authority, to ascertain and exhibit, by
piaui descriptions or specifications and engiavings, the best set of implements, instruments, utensils, and machinery,
existing in the United States, to render houseliold manulactures more ami more easy, expeditious, convenient,
economical, and profitable. The fiy shuttle is considered as a very valuable invention, but, though it has been
known in this country many years, moie than ninety-nine hundredths of our shuttles are not of that description.
Tlie same observation occurs as to spintiing mills, mules, jennies. &c. The stocking loom, though so much more
rapid in its work than the knitting needle, has nctt been yet. by any meims, sufliciently extended, it is more conve-
nient, in a private family, than the smallest cloth loom, ot- the great spinning wheel.
it is necessary to observe that several facts, in the first part of this statetnent, will be found in this second part.
They were given in the former, on the ground of the general economy and policy of munufucturcs, merely to show
their iniiuence in favor of agriculture, commerce, the fisheries, and defence. In the following statements they are
adduced in a strict practical view, to manifest the state of the respective branches of manufacture;; and of the
specific means of their execution.
COTTON.
This raw material being the only redundant <me produced in the United States, adapted to the manufacture of
cloths for apparel and furniture, and being the most susceptible of labor-saving operations, the cotton branch will,
probably, become, very soon, the most considerable of our manufactures. It is adapted to all seasons, in its various
forms, and to a greater variety of uses than any other cloth or stutt'. While sheep's wool continues to be much
more wanted, cotton wool will be proportionably used as a substitute for it in blankets, corduroys, velvets,
and the chain or warp of goods, with woollen woof or filling. Cotton goods can be printed — an opet-arion seldom
' The diminution of ma«ua/ labor in Great Britain, by means of machiiieri/, in the cotinn business, was estimated, in the vear
180S at 200 to 1 . An able writer and artist, (Mr. John Duncan, of Glasg'ow) considers it to be much more.
86 tt
678 FINANCE. [1814.
performed on woollens or silks — never on hempen goods. They are substitutes for worsteds or stuifs of combed
wool, and for silks, which are made of raw materials, not yet considerable in the United States. The cotton raising
States are the most numerous employers of family looms. Improvements in the household carding machinery, spin-
ning machinery, loom and shuttle, and in family bleaching and dying, are producing new and great facilities,
savings, and profits, in the manufacture of cotton goods by the farmers and planters. The cotton cloths, for various
uses, manufactured in the United States, exceeded in measurement, in the year 1810, all the other cloths, that is,
all the cloths of flax, hemp, wool, and silk; and the progress of the cotton branch is greater than any other, and,
indeed, greater than that of all the others. Capitalists can most easily extend themielves in the cotton mamifac-
fure, because the raw material is abundant, and capable of being conveniently and promptly increased. The United
States have some palpable and great advantages, over their foreign rivals, in the cotton branch- Those of Europe
tiepend upon foreign agriculture for the raw material, for the indigo dye, and, in a considerable degree, for their
bread stuff. Those in the East Indies will not be allowed, or be able, to use labor saving machinery. Improve-
ments in the looms, and other things, are opposed by force in Europe. The expenses, costs, and charges of
transpoiting cotton from the farms and plantations, even near the coasts of the United States, to the manufactories
of Manchester, Glasgow, and llouen, and the same charges upon the manufactured goods from Manchester, Glas-
gow, and Rouen, to the houses of the planters and farmers in America, are equal to fifty per cent, upon the Euro-
pean costs of the finer, and seventy per cent, upon the coarse, heavy, and bulky goods of those great manufacturing
towns. Every person capable of working in the manufactories of woollen, linen, hempen, and silken cloths, can
become, in less than a week, a good cotton manufacturer. The cotton branch, in the United States, is the great
resort of all unemployed cloth manufacturers, and there is here no impediment to a person's changing his trade or
employment, or place of business. Every man and woman in America, uncharged with crime, is free of every city,
town, borough, village, hamlet, township, hundred, and county, and enjoys the freedom of every occupation, trade,
and calling. The chief American bark and otiier dyes, and particularly the costless dye, called the iron liquor,
made by covering useless fragments of that metal with vinegar or the pyroligneous acid, are convenient coloring for
cotton yarn and cloths. A great dcsideraium in the manufacture of cotton is a method of giving it a true scarlet
<iye, which no art has, hitherto, been able to fix in go;)ds made of this raw material. It has been, for many years,
the subject of an offer of a very considerable premium in Europe. The Americans make good red cotton for the
weaver, superior to Turkey yarn.
In consequence of numerous and particular inquiries and communications, in and from all parts of the United
States, it satisfactorily appears that the skill, tiie means, and the scale of the year 1810, in the cotton manufacture,
have been very greatly improved and extended, and that the capital, machinery, and establishments, have been very
much enlarged and multiplied. The cotton blanket, which is a luxury on the continent of B^urope, is a matter of
great economy in the United Stales. It is an excel lent covering. The double twilled cotton cloth, for apparel and
turniture, begins to rival the immense invoices of foreign ticklenbergs and other stout linens. Similar facts occur in
a variety of other instances. Heavy cotton goods cannot he imported ivithout a loss. Fancy goods offer the greatest
profits, and, in many instances, are easy of imitation. In household manufactures, as soon as it happens that the
stock of flax ami wool is exhausted, the industry of very great numbers of families of the Middle, Northern, and
Eastern States, is applied to our redundant cotton, which is every where foi- sale, and pays no import duty or excise.
Every additional working hour, in a day thus employed, is an addition of one twelfth part to the domestic manu-
factures of the country. // is highly beneficial to possess an unlimited raiv material, which, at once, invites and
impels to sober, steady industry, and facilitates its operations. One natural effect is, to render every industrious
female an artizan, whenever her household duties do not require her time. The geneial practice of manufacturing
cotton in families, not resident in the cotton raising district, prepares those families, by their habits of industry and
their skill, fi>r tiiat extension in the woollen manufacture which the rapid multiplication of sheep must very soon
occasion. . ,
A large quantity of cotton is used as chain or warp, with v/oollen woof or filling, and it is used as woof or filling
i\n- goods" with flaxen or hempen chains or warps, ft has nearly superseded the use of flax in the manufacture of
hosiery, and is, sometimes, mixed with wool in making stockings. Cotton is well adapted to use, in stockings, in
our Southern winters. It is believed that it would be favorable to health if the coloied laborers were supplied
with a cap of thick undied cotton swanskin, similar, in form, to the highland woollen cap of North Britain. Fevers,
and morbid strokes of the sun, wouki be prevented by the protection of the head.
WOOL.
The maiuiiacture which is next in rapid improvement and extent to cotton, is that of wool. It is very considera-
bly aided by tlie new carding and spinning machinery, by the introduction of tiie merino, Barbary, and long wooUed
sheep, by improvements in the breeding and tending of the general flocks of the country, by superior care of the
growing fleece, by the increase of the value of the carcass or mutton, by the sorting of wool, by improvements in the
stocking and cloth looms, by the acquisition of the Jty shuttle, and of machinery to dress and finish cloths, by
increased skill in the workmen, and by improvements ui the arts and business of fulling and dying, to acquire
which, great exertion and expense are applied.
The present growth and production of English wool is supposed to be most accurately estimated by Mr.
Luccock, of Leeds, in his late publication. It is believed to decline. The soil is insufficient tor the population. He
estimates it at ninety seven millions of pounds per annum. If the whole quantity of the united kingdom be taken
at one hundred and twenty millions, and if two third parts be used by the British and Irish people, it will give
eighty millions of pounds for sixteen millions of people, or five pounds per head, whether infant or adult. This is
exclusive of foieign wool and the increased cotton substitutes. In the same proportion, the United States, if they
cont^iin, at this time, eight millions of peisons, would require, were our climates as cold, forty millions of pounds.
If it be considered that half our population lies to the southward of Pennsylvania, and that their cotton is a very
convenient substitute tor wool, it would appear that forty millions of pounds weight of sheep's wool is a good sup-
ply. It is believed, from the facts stated and considerations suggested on the subject of wool, that the supply of
1812 does not fidl short of twenty to twenty-two millions of pounds. Not only have sheep been multiplied, but
their fleeces have been increased in weight, and much better preserved. A very few years must increase our wcml
to forty, fifty, or sixty millions of pounds, when the exportation of woollens must take place: for, it is not doubted,
that our housewives, manufacturers, and machinery, will continue'to make up all the wool our sheep will yield. The
stocks of fine woolled sheep in Spain and Portugal are, unhappily, diminished, neglected, and injured, as well in
the fleeces as in the bodies of those animals. Our principal source of European supply of fine wool is then reduced
in quantity and quality, while prices are advanced. Our own stock of fine wool is, therefore, the more convenient
and beneficial, and the manufactory of it is the more highly encouraged and greatly assisted. The most strenuous
and judicious efforts to increase the quantity and quality of our wool have occurred within the two or thiee last
years, while our adventitious gains of sheep and wool have been fiir greater than in any past time. Yet the manu-
facturers (with their machinery) have so increased and extended as to advance the prices of wool, and even to
produce continued importations. Considerations of revenue, at least, have occasioned the actual encouragemerit of
mcreased duties, in die last year. The simplicity of the prevailing colors in the woollen branch, for some time,
has been favorable to the United States, and continues to be so in the present state of their woollen manufacture.
Scarlet, purple, garnet, crimson, claret, maroue, and pea green, are more difficult to dye, fix, and finish, than drabs,
bottle greens, grave mixtures, and browns. Several extensions of the woollen manufacture, produced by interrup-
tions of the importations from Europe, and by the increase of wool, are particularly convenient to this country,
because they do not require the aid of fulling mills, and may, therefore, be executed in families, and by manufac-
turers within their own working places. Flannels, common woollen stockings, and hats, are among the goods
contemplated. These are commodities of very great consumption, and as necessary as any other woollen goods for
the general population, and for the supply of the army and navy.
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The spinning wheel, the loom, and the fulling mill, are real aids to manual labor. The two first have been long
invented. The last is a far more recent discovery. It has been little improved since its invention- If nice, skill in
using tlie fulling machinery is of the greatest imimrtunce to the succesti of llie woollen brunch, it is very desirable
to awakeri the most particular attention of the maiiuiactuiers to this operation and mill. The fulling of hosiery is
practised in Pennsylvania, in that desciiption which is called the (krnutntown stockings. It particularly adapts
them to the comfort and tjying service of the army. The fulling of hats is yet a maiuiai labor. Wool, and other
animal substances, are capable of being fulled. Vegetable substances are not deemed capable of that operation.
The improved carding, spinning, and shearing machines, the house cloth loom, and stocking cloth loom, are all capa-
ble of saving labor. Dyuig saves the domestic labor and expense of washing, while it prevents all that injury to
the pleasantness and beauty of woollen cloths, which frequent washing occasions.
No branch of manufactures receives so great an accession of foreign woiknien as the woollen braticli. because
the raw material and manufacture are universal in Europe.
No branch, of the manufactures of the United States, receives so great a propulsion, from our immense landed
capital, as the woollen branch; because sheep are produced in every section of our country. Cotton has a natural
or climatcrial district, and requires a very limiteil portion of it. Wheat has a practical district. 1 lemp and tlax
are limited in their cultivation by the state of papulation and employment. All tiieic require the steady labor of
many hands. But the field of sheep walks is as extensive as our territory, and sheep farming is universal. It
must become very extensive. They do, themselves, much towards the care they require. The (juantity of land
which would maintain the greatest stock, belonging to any country in Europe, is but a minor traction of our soil.
Wool, then, must become abundant, and household manufactures, machines, and artizans, ensuie the conversion
of it, as fast as it will increase into materials for apparel and furniture, and into other merchandise, for domestic
and foreign trade and consumption.
Of all raw materials, none is capable of conversion into manufactures, so favorable to health, as wool. It is
extensively and indispensably necessary to the enjoyment ot that blessing. A great number of per,..ons, of both sexes,
and ot all ages antl conditions, require woollens for their comfort and their safety. There is no other good material
for carpets; no other capable material for common hats and winter stockings: no other which preserves, in the
human body, that constaiit, and equable, and insensible perspiration, the want of which brings early pain, disease,
and death. No material for cloths, for furniture, and apparel, is so safe as wool, in respect to fire. No abuiuhuit one,
for these purposes, is so capable of economical and elegant colorings or dyes. AV\)ol receives, and better than any
other material retains, every tint, every shade of color. The goods of this manufacture are of very great variety
and compass; beginning with three shillings, sterling, per groce of yards, in the shape of woollen bindings, and
rising to fifteen dollars per yard, in the form of superfine broad cloths, of the best Peruvian or Vicunia wool.
IRON.
The red appearance, produced by iron, in our buint clay, in every State and county, proves that character or
quality of our soil. The ore is very abundant antl widely diffused. The extraction of the metal, in the best condi-
tion, the conversion of it into steel, and the manufacture of it into all the necessaries and conveniencies, belonging
to this extensive and useful branch, are facilitated by the omnipresence of wood, and. consequently, of charcoal,
and by rich and numerous veins ol fossil coal, appearing, in many places, on the surface of the earth. These are
present magazines, and uncommonly strong symptoms of immense latent treasures of that fuel. The vmmfartU'
rers of iron wares loudly call on the owners of mines of that metal to open more of them, and to work the ivhole
upon a far greater scale. Machinery, to work up pig iron, has been wonderfully invented, extended, diversified,
and multiplied, in this country, since the impediments, from the year 1750, from external legislation, ceased to
exist. Every year enlarges and diversifies the iron and steel manufactures. They are much too numerous for a
detailed statement. Castings have been made in very increased quantities. Those for the use of manufacturing
machinery, alone, have been computed at one thousand tons per annum. Tiie common blacksmiths' work, though,
of necessity, very imperfectly given in the tables, is a branch of manufacture of great amount, and is perfi)rmed in
every section of the United States, however agricultural, and however peopled. Wie improvement of the system
and tools of these workmen, and, particularly, the introduction of labor-saving macliinery into their shops, would
be a very substantial benefit to them and to the country. The blacksmiths' shops are, in effect, primary schools of
the arts. The cut nail machinery has been very beneficially introducetl into some of these shops, near to the iron
furnaces, ensuring the profitable employment of all the time not otherwise occupied. It is like the two spinning
wheels and the loom among the women, in private families. The greatest nail making State produces at the rate
of nine pounds of nails for each person in the State; which is at the rate of sixty-five millions of pounds for the
whole white population of the United States, were equal attention paid to this gainful economy of time and labor.
There are many blacksmiths and nail makers among the people of African birth and descent.
There being, in effect, no limit to our fund of charcoal, the extraction of pig metal from iron ore, the refining of
iron by the second process, as also by the forge hammer, and other modes of compression, and the formation of it into
manufactures, by all the operations which require it to be heated to the malleable degree, are. therefore, performed
without any of the injuries to the metal, arising from fossil coal, and with all the benefits resulting from carbonic
fuel. As the extent of our territory ensures a very great duration to our stock of charcoal, by mere natural repro-
duction, and generally without the labor and expense of plantations, our iron manufactures must be v.iy good,
permanent, and highly beneficial. There are great quantities of iron adjacent to forests, which continue to imopde
the cultivation of the richest soils. Practice, the sciences, and imported aid and skill, add yearly to the degree of
ability we possess in the inm branch. The rolling and slitting mills, the nail mill, the tilt hammer, the grinding and
polishing mill, the wire mill, and all the great variety of iron works, except the common furnace and forge, were
assumed to be prohibited by the act of the liritish Parliament, of the year 1750, restraining the manufacture of iron
beyond the pig and the bar. The iron and steel manufactures of Great Britain were raised, in 1785, to the value of
fifty millions of dollars. The United States formerly exported much iron, but they now import a far greater quan-
tity in bars, and some rolled and slit. The returns of the quantity of iron manufactured are very imperfect, yet
much is exhibited on the face of those documents. This branch has been very fruitful in inventions and labor-saving
devices, both at home and abroad. In the moments when we feared difficulty and injury for the want of certain
necessary things, the manufacture has been suddenly attained and establishecl. This is remarkably the case as to
common steel, iron wire, and edge tools, the manufactures of all which have been greatly advanced since 1810.
The variety of iron goods returned by some of the States and counties, proves, to all who are acquainted with this
country, that great quantities and values of the same kinds of goods are omitted in the returns from other States and
counties. The improvement and extension of the cast iron manufactures, including cannon, cast solidly, with a
spruce head, and bored out, have been very great. The saving of the labor of the manual hammer, which is a chief
benefit of small castings, and of the tilt and trip hammers, have given extraordinary activity to this branch of the
iron manufactory.
The course of things is very strikingly altered with respect to both the commerce and manufacture of iron. The
iron branch is more extensive and perfect in Great Britain than in any other country. It is worthy of note, th.^re-
fore, that considerable quantities of iron and steel are imported, even from that country, into the United .States,
proving our capacity to manufacture iron goods. The duty alone prevents much more considerable importations of
British iron. The Englisliiron manufactures were very extensive in 1783. But in each of the five years preceding 1800,
they imported, on an average. 41,000 tons of bar iron. Many British workmen of their furnaces and forges have
migrated to the States on the Baltic, and to other parts of the world, induced by the temptations of countries full of
iron and wood. The scale upon which iron works have been lately conducted in Britain, the use of the steam power
and the charring of pit coal, have produced great benefits to the owners of iron works. Every thing that saves, or
which is equivalent to the saving of labor, in the business of the furnaces, is of peculiar importance to the countries
possessing abundance of iron ore. The extension of our manufactures is not impeded by any want of the means to
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work it, tvhen procured in the first simple stale of pig metal. The extraction of metal from the ore involves much
expensive hibor. Mucli business is dune in labor-saving manufactories, much in the common manual shops, since we
can make liie wire and working cards, and cannon, small nails, and anchors, spinning-wheel irons and mill v/ork.
screws and plough-sliares: and as \ye liave raised the price of bar iron from sixty to one hundred and ten dollars,
since our Revolution, our capacity in the iron branch cannot ba doubted. But the most weighty fact, respecting the
state of our iron manufactures, is, that we cannot procure enough of pig metal and bars to satisfy the great and in-
creasing demands of labor-saving tmlls and inachines, and our numerous handicraft workmen. A principal im-
provement in (he iron manufecture v/ould be, to make more valuable descriptions of goods, such as cutlery, fine
tools, needles, watch springs, aral other nice wares.
HEMP.
The growers of tliis raw material are said to suffer very considerablj' from the sacrifice of the quantity and value
of their crops, by imperfections in rotting and [ireparing it for the manufacturers. An injurious conversion of a
great number of strong and good fibres into tow, by the v.ant of skill and care in the preparation of it for the spinner,
too often occurs. This strong and harsh raw material is also rather unsuitable to the numerous class ot female spin-
ners and weavers. The labor of the culture, preparation, and manufacture, of hemp, occasions it to be nearly ex-
cluded from the operations of household manufacturers, in which respect itis on a less convenient footing than flax.
Its great importance to defence obviously recommends hemp to the most particular attention and consideration. Its
region, its soil, its seed, its mode of gathering, rotting, freeing from the stalk, dressing, keeping, spinning, weaving,
finishing, and uses, merit thorough investigation, very intelligible specification, and extensive diffusion, so as to as-
certain, preserve, and make known, ail those things, with the best instruments of its culture, preparation, and
manufacture, and the selection of its seed for propagation, oil making, and all other uses.
In the spinning of hempen yarn, water and steam mil's have been introduced. In making twine, and even in
making cables, horse machinery is used. The improvements in weaving are more likely to be successful in the
manufoclure of hemp than in aiiy other raw material, /ro»(^/(e great strength of the yarn.
No manufacture appears to demand, in a greater degree, the aid of joint stock, or associations of capitalists and
manufacturers. It is possible that such companies might very favorably effect the cultivation of hemp, by purclias-
ing it of the planter, in the state in tvhich it is first separated from the root or ground, in the manner in which some
of the Louisiana cane growers sell to a sugar manui'acturer, the stalks of the cane, as soon as they have been cut.
Such divisions of labor have many favorable ofiects, and some particularly desirable in this country. When the
manufacturer buys sugar canes to make sugar, or hempin the stalk to rot, and otherwise prepare, he, in effect, car-
ries his manufacturing laborers into the present .system of cultivation, by making them perform certain labors, which
the tarnier's people have hitherto performed. The manufacturer also brings his money earlier into the hands of the
farmer or planter, and he saves him all the capital requisite for works, tools, instruments, and wages. The opera-
tions ol' the manufacturer also save labor, either by machinery, or by the superior skill and dexterity of those who
folloiv one art or branch of industry. There is an useful reaction of all the adjacent arts and trades upon the neigh-
boring cultivators, leading to care in all (he parts of agriculture necessary to the production of excellent goods in the
best condition. Our numerous flour millers are ever checking the fiirmers who offer them bad kinds of wheat, or
unclean, or mixed v.ith rye or garlic.
Positions in the best hemp districts of the United States, where the sti'ong nature of the soil tempts, or impels to
the cultivation of iiemp. and where fossil c-.>al abounds, appear to be fit places to bring forward the manufacture of
hempen cloths, yarns, twines, and all other goods which aie convenient to handle, to store, and to transport; and
which are not, like cables and ships' coidage, liable to be injured by the tar used in their manufacture. By manu-
facturing liemp at the place of its growth, in such situations in Kentucky, the great and useless eharges of transport-
ing the ofllil, tiie tow, and the good hemp, in an unmanufactured state, would be avoided. The best part of the
materials, increased ni value by the costs and profits of the nianufacturing, uould better sustain the charges of
sending them to the o;her States, or to tlie sea ports, for the foreign tradi'. This raw material affords the strongest
evidence of the absolute necessity of manufactures, and of adjacent manulacturers, especially by labor-saving ma-
chinery, to the prosperity of agriculture, and to the certainty of public supplies. Had we not cultivated andmanu-
factureci hemp, in the time of peace, we must have suffered for want of the manufactures in time of war. Measures,
even to force such manuf;'.cture3 as are really necessary to the public safety, are not uncotnmon in the United States.
A printed investigation into the cultivation, loanuiacture, and uses of hemp, v.ith engravings, from the seed to the
completion in cordage, cloths, and other supplies of war, by sea and land, would be of greatpublic advantage. One
ibreign nation went into such a measure, and displayed before the people, in the most perspicuous manner, all the
operations of ibrty arts and trades, most important to agriculture, war, domestic service, and foreign trade.* No
country would be more promptly moved by such measures than the United vStates. Tiie minds of the people are
open to useful information, and tho-.e \^■ho receive conviction from sucii information, are under no restraints of local
or professional privileges. The freedom of trades, and the freedom of towns, as they exist in some countries, are
detiuctions from the general freedom of tiie natioiud industry.
FhW.
Habit, convenience, and necessity, especially without the bounds of the cotton district of the United States, oc-
casion an extensive cultivation, preparation, and manufacture, of this raw material. The foreign countries which
are most distinguished in this branch, have not yet made any considerable use of labor-saving m;ichincry. and have
few regular factories in which flax is pi'epared, spun, twisted, or wove. They have, until lately, depended entirely
upon household Industry for the preparation and spinning. In the United States, the branch has risen to its present
considerable height chietly by the same means. NV^ithin a i'ew years, machinery saving labor, in a greater degree
than tb.e commoji spinning wheel, has been introduced into regular establishments, and even into private families;
also machinery to double, treble, and twist. There appears no reason to doubt that the flax miuiufacture will main-
tain a respectable ground in the United .States, by the industry of common spinners and weavers, by little and great
labor-saving inachines, by tiie fly siiuttle, and by some of the improvements of the loom. Such an investigation and
display of rJl the operations and instruments of the culture and manuf'cture of flax, as iiave been suggested in regar<l
to Hemp, would bo equally useful v.ith a view to profit, though, not so important to the defence of the country. The
spinners and weavers demand of our merchants their constant aid in the importation of flax, for our cultivators do
not keep pace with the wants and progress of the manufacturers: and in proportion as labor-saving machinery and
capital shall be introduced into this branch, still greater exertions of the landed interest will become necessary.
The household manuficture of tinx is the most general, and the most i'amiliaroi' all the family operations, relating
iO cloths tor apparel and fumituie. in the United States. In consequence of habits so prev.ailing. all v/e can raise
is manufactured, and all we can import. This branch also affords conclusive evidence that even handicraft opera-
lions will succeed in the household way.
GOLD, SILVEK, AND THE FIXER MiXKD METALS.
The increase of capital, with the consequent freedom of consumption and extensiim of manufactures and com-
merce, has occasioned goods made ot these materials to be greatly multiplied, diversified, and improved. Gold and
silver wares are made in ail the considerable towns, and have reached a very high degree of convenience, excellence,
and l>eauty, in some places. They are not only equal to every possible demand of the country, but our present
workmen could make a stock of gold and silver wares, for foreign sale, equal to tlie quantity exported by any natio;!
of Europe. With common care, the standard quality is ";ood and unilbrm, the branch being in the hands of an in-
telligent and respectable class of citizens, and if it were chosen to raise the standard of qualify in such inconsidei -
* The French exposition of the arts and trades, called " Uictionnaire des Arts et Metiers."
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able degree, as to makethe silverplatea little superior to tlie purest foreign standard, and to establisii an assay, the
operation would probably be quite as pleasing to tlie conductors of tbis brancii of our nianuCactures as it would be
practicable and easy.
The use of rollers, and oilier conlrivances. to save labor in some degree, have been gradually introduced into the
gold and silver manufactory; but. being numerous, they have, though small, at lengtii reached to a considerable ag-
gregate importance. They would, indeed, be, at this lime, highly convenient and valuable, did not taste and fashion,
to the dominion ol which this branch is peculiarly subject, render it unsafe to make a too large stock of goods,
though exhibiting, in their forms, every line of beauty and of grace.
The goldbeater's trade, or that of the manufacture of gold leaf, has been recently introduced into the United
States. The metal is prepared by lal)i)r-saving rollers, which reduce it to the thickness of a hard, tough, and very thiu
letter paper. Silver is similarly manufactured into leaf. The city of New York has attracted the most conspicuous
and greatest number of these artists. It is understood that they are well established and prosperous. The work-
men of Europe, in all branches such as this, are much incommoded by the iluclu:ilions and distresses of that quar-
ter of the world, and they now lind eucouragemeiit here. This is the case with all thai description of artists who
are employed in making the more valuable metal ornaments, tritdvets. set work, of glass, valuable stones, and paste,
in gold, and silver, and jewelry.
Plated work, and the fine and common mixed metal buttons and buckles, are made in vei-y cotisiderable quanti-
ties, by foreign and native workmen. Casting and machinery afford them great assistance.
Button making has become a lucrative and regulai- employment in the United Stiites, and is far more consider-
able than appe;irs by the returns. The rolleis for small and fine work are not sufficiently numerous ansl dispersed,
or all the necessary supiiiies might be made with ease. The rolling and stamping apparatus greatly saves labor i:i
button making. I'he American cast button is so cheap, that it can rarely be importetl. Water mills and steam
engines, to voll and stamp, in the manner of Europe, will ipiickly possess the Uiiited Slates of the entire mamilactory
of buttons, and other sn>al! metal geods, for seven millions and a lialfoi people, with opportunities of free and un
burdened exportatioii.
HIDES AND SKINS OF DOMESTIC AND WILD ANIMALS.
Every description and variety of leather is made here. So entirely and easily are the raw materials vvorked up
by the tanners, leather dressers, and other manuiacturers. that even the deer skin, wiiich was formerly prepared in
the buft"mode only, is now much more frequently and extensively tanned and dressed as russet or colored leather.
That species of skin alone has been heretofore exported in the unmanufactured state. Fine and delicate skins,
which were not formerly known as law mateiials, are now imported, and iiandsomely dressed, finished, and made
up into ladies' shoes, pocket books, and other goods. The demand for skins, in this extensive and successful branch,
has occasioned a curious and efit-ctive invention, to split skins, producing a double quantity of covers for books, and
other purposes. The hog skin is tanned in some places, but it is too oiten neglected and lost, in the shape of mere
oftiil of fresh, pickled, and smoked meat. Being particularly lit to make strong and handsome saddlery, the far-
mers will proiit by attention to the best management of their hog skins, in all the States, as they now do in some.
The proper oil of fish is not so abundaiit as it formerly was. nor obtaitiable in interior situations, without a great ex-
pense; anil it is possible, that the congenial fat of the skin of this animal may occasion it to be better and more easily
preserved than the skins of liorses and oxen. A judicious course in manufactures is to consi<ler the true fitness of
the various materials, and to put each kind to its proper use.
The facility and utility of the manufactory of leather, is every where sucli that the utmost ingetiuit)- has been
exercised upon the subject of the sources of the raw materials, and the economy of them when inanufactui-ed. A
considerable premium bus been oBered, by the French Government, foi' the invention of the best and cheapest substi-
tute for leather, for the covers of books.
It would favor tf,e Indian trade, whicli hiis a great tendency to conciliate the aborigene-, if the manuiactui-e. and
a greater consumplion of deer skins, could be eft'ected in our frontier towns, it would give activity to the Inilian
commerce. The transportation of dressed skins from thence, would not be subject to so heavy a ra'e of expense, in
proportion to the increased value, nor would they suffer, in their substance, as they now do. from the worm, and
from fermentation j'.nd decay.
The present and constant manufacture of all our hides and skin-'. aiii)rds the manufacturers an (>pp)rtunity to
devise and perform such things as, by increasing the beauty and goodness ot their commodities, will enhance the
aggregate value of the leather branch. Mucli utility and profit may be derived from superior tanning, coloring,
dressing, workmanship, fancy, taste, and economy, in //je wAo/e range nf the opercdion^ nf the leather munufuc-
turers. The elegaiice of our improved book binding is an example. The abundance ot farm lands, and the dis-
tance of many of them frcnn the seap')rts. render it certain that the U'nited States will always be one of the greatest
cattle raising and meat eating countries. Of course, there will be in one markets a great quantity of A^or'Ji Ame-
rican hides and skins. Eark, lime, and water sites, are. in many |)laces. rarer incidents in country tanners' posses-
sions and general situation, tlian things required to be soecially sought, purcliased, or hired. Whatever is properly
made of leather, is a commodity of the most useful ancf durable nature. There are no commodities, the surplus of
which will more certainly command a good and sure foreign market, than the niaiiufactures of this i-aw material.
As the nature of the country, and of many things in it, give a great fund of fixed and necessary capital in this
branch, so it is true that there is a very large ?;ronf7/ffif capital constantly employed in it. The Southern plaiiter-
have, in many instances, made tanning a household or plantation business, which they may generally do with a
little attention to the practice, and tlie addition of the pleasure of a little relative chetnical reading. IFerc clicmis-
try, in particular, and the general science relative to the fine and useful arts and jnanafuclurcc:, made a branch,
of domestic and academical instruction, it would greatly and permcmeiitly redound to the dignity (f the .imerican
mind, and tlic solid internal profits of the business of the country. Such a course of instruciion may be com-
menced at an early age: for exhibitions of this nature, internal compositions, mixtures, attractions, fermentations.
and decompositions of material objects, are as amusing as instructive, and all these are pleasingly and intelligibly
displayed in experimental philosophy.
It IS believed that the present annual value of the leather manufactures of the Uiiited States exceeds that of
any other nation, in proportion to the p;ipulafion, though the prices in America are lov.er. and the goods are nearly
all of the useful and necessary, and not of the fine and showy character: and, as they are chiefly by the more
manual industry, and are not much aided in the domestic or household way. they establisl; our capacity for general
manufactures in the ordinary modes.
MAPLE SUG.VK.
This useful and valuable commodity has been heretofore generally estimated as one which this country was
rather able than likely ever to manufacture in a considerable quantity: yet. incomplete as manifestly are the general
tables, in which eight" only of the twenty-six districts return the maple sugar manuuictured. and deli>ctive a^; are
the subordinate returns from nearly all the States which h.ave noticed the commodity, it is found that 9,665,108
pounds of maple sugar are proved to have been made in the year 1810. It is considered that seventeen millions
and one-half of foretgn sugar, with perhaps three millions and one-half more, of maple sugar, supplied our ccm-
sumption in 1790, when the population was four millions of persons. Four millions of pountls might be added for
the weight of molasses iised in substance. Our present population would, theiefore, probabiv enjoy a comfortable
but moderate supply of foreign and domestic sugar, in fifty millions of pounds of the crude or Muscovado, allowing,
for obvious reasuns. a freer consumption now than heretofore. It is not rare for careful, attentive families to make
three or four hundred pounds weight in a season. If tv.-o hundred and fifty thousand fat.nilies (oi the one m.illion
two hundred and fifty thousand families which compose this nation) were to make only two hundred pounds each,
or five hundred thousand of those families were to make no more than one hundred pounds each, we should have
the requisite supply of fifty millions of pounds. The State of Ohio, with a population equal to about one-thirty -third
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part of that of the United States, returns three millions and twenty-three thousand eight hundred and six pounds of
maple sugar. If the whole Union were to manufacture at that rate, it would produce above one hundred millions
ofpounds. Thus are the calculations of the year 1790 fully realized, though deemed then sanguine and fanciful.
The preservation and general propagation of the sugar maple tree, therefore, very strongly press upon the public
consideration. This substantiiil and energetic nation can effect, with ease, what the youngest member of the Union,
in 1810. struggling with the forest and the savage, performed in mere ordinary course. 1 he thorough investigation
and display of this subject, from the natural history of tlie tree, through the course of exposure, seasons, treatment,
management, and manufacture, till its formation into refined loaf sugar, and to the death and new plantation of the
tree, with its qualities and various uses as wood, and with due attention to the implements, utensils, process in a
manufacturing and in a chemical view, in all the possible details, appears to be earnestly demanded of the Go-
vernment. This effort would induce its reward in almost every township, by the benefits which would result from
the mere excitement of a general attention to the manufacture of so pleasant, so profitable, and so nutritious a pro-
duction. To be fully and universally aware of an attainable advantage, is, in sucfi a case, to ensuie the attention
necessary to obtain and preserve it. The season of making maple sugar is from the middle of February to the end
of March, when the farmer and his family have little business to employ them. Five pounds have been stated as
the produce of a tree; but if four, and even three pounds be taken from each tree, on an average, seventeen millions
of trees will produce fifty -one millions of pounds of sugar. There are frequently forty trees upon an acre of land;
but, if there be only thirty-four, then five hundred thousand acres (a quantity of land inferior to very many single
counties in the United States) will yield the whole necessary supply. The reserved wood lands of our farms is, on
a medium, more than a fiiurth part, even in our old counties: wherefore, a tract of two millions of acres (of which
three-fourths might be cleared for the plough) would fully suflice. This quantity may be considered as about one-
thirteenth or fourteenth part of a State as large as the lands of New York or Pennsylvania, uncovered by streams
and lakes. Our rough mountain land will produce this tree. It has been credibly certified that a single township,
in the State of New York, juoduced one hundred and fifty thousand pounds weight of maple sugar in the infancy,
or seventh year of its settlement. It will be observed, that the manufacture is proved by the annexed tables, in
Parts III. and IV., already to take place in the Northern State of Vermont and in the Southern State of Tennessee,
and in many parts of the intermediate country, establishing the region of the sugar maple tree and manufacture to
be several hundreds of millions of acres. The tree is abundant in more soutliern districts. As it is at present
considered necessary to impart to the wine of the Corinth or currant fruit a greater degree of the saccharine cha-
racter than it has from nature, the general presence of the maple tree, and the universal capacity of our country to
produce the red, white, and black currants, are facts apparently worthy of the public attention. Maple sugar,
•within my personal knowledge, has been so well refined as to have been served to the largest circles of foreign and
American eyening visiters at the house of the late President Washington. The quality was of that real excellence,
which the double refined white loaf sugar (from the cane) of the late Mr. Edward Pennington, of Philadelphia, is
l^enerally known to have possessed. Information as to the proper quantity and use of quick lime, and some direc-
tions to avoid waste and injury in the operation of boiling, are the principal instructions wanted by our fanners and
planters, to make good Muscovado sugar from the proper kind of the American maple tree. Wiiile the Govern-
ments of Europe labor so incessantly to discover a vegetable production which will yield them sugar, we enjoy, from
the gift of Providence, a great favor in the sugar maple trees which overspread our country. If we have but a
limited quantity of cane land, it is happy that we possess very many more than the requisite number of sugar maple
trees.
The substitution of (his sugar for molasses, or the use of it when it reaches the condition and substance of molas-
ses, is a further object to our country, which imports many millions of gallons of that commodity from foreign coun-
tries. With a view to the economy of drink, this is a most interesting consideration.
But sugar and molasses are so auxiliary to household preparations of various kinds, and to several great and
small manufactures, and they are so acceptable to the great mass of our increasing population, that there is no rea-
s(m to doubt that there might be a good market for all the sugar we can procure, not only from our canes and maple
trees, but by the most active commerce. Consumption at home, and free exportation, will ever support the price.
Sugars of every quality have increased in value throughout the world within a few years.
THE SUGAR OF THE CANE.
This interesting commodity is, in the United States, in the crude form, little more than an agricultural produc-
tion, and, in its best refined condition, an elegant and grateful manufacture. After the acquisition of a cane dis-
trict, by the purchase of Louisiana, it was apprehended that the constitutional impediment to the importation of
slaves would have at once deprived us of much cane sugar, which our newly acquired country could produce, and,
in some degree, aft'ect the prosperity of the Delta of the Mississippi. But the reported production of nine millions
six hundred and seventy-one thousand pounds of the sugar of the cane in Lower liouisiana, in the year 1810, with
one hundred and seventy-nine thousand five hundred gallons of molasses,* is considered as far short of what that
country will be quickly made to produce, by the general adoption of the new and curious operations in the culture of
cane and the mamifacture of sugar, which are found to be practicable. The new course appears worthy of parti-
cular attention.
Instead of the employment of slaves, requiring a very burdensome advance of capital, and an expensive subsist-
ence, the occasional labor of neighboring or transient hired white persons is often used to prepare the grounds with the
plough and harrow, to plant the new canes, to dress the old ones, and to clear the growing plants from weeds. The
same or other white laborers are afterwards employed by the planters to cut, and stack under cover, the ripened
canes, so as to prepare them for the grinding mill and boiler. The operation of planting occurs after the sickly
autumnal season, and before the vernal; and the operation of cutting also occurs in the healthy season, at the end of
the following autumn. The service is not, therefore, unhealthy.
It is considered to be expedient that the planters who own, and they who cultivate the soil, should not expend great
sums in the establishment of mills and sets of works on all the sugar estates, after the manner of the West India
colonies ot the European States. But it is found more convenient and profitable to leave the business of grinding
and boiling to one manufacturer of Muscovado sugar, for a number of planters. These persons, like the owners
of grain mills and saw gin mills, can be employed tor a toll in kind or part of the produce, or for a compensation in
money. By this method a tract of two miles square, or three hundred and twenty perches square, which will con-
tain twenty-five plantations of above one hundred ?.nd two acres each, may be accommodated by one central manu-
factory of Muscovado sugar i'mm the cane stalks: for none of the plantations will be more distant from the boiler
than a single mile — a mere city porterage or cartage. Refineries, making white sugar, and distilleries, may be added,
and the economy and accommodation to the planters will be more complete.
The effect of this division of labor and ownership will be rapidly to bring into the most complete and productive
cultivation all the cane lands in the United States, and to advance the various manufactures of this valuable and
wholesome agricultural production. The easy and cheap maintenance of cattle, the abundant supplies of provi-
sions and building materials for man and beast, and the redundance of fuel and cask lumber, with the benefits to
our planters from being morefrequently and comfortably their own stewards and overseers, will greatly redound
to their convenience and profits. The exemption from duty on their Muscovado sugar, their refined white sugar.
their molasses, and their rum. is a very great advantage to the manufacturers of and from the brown sugar and
molasses of the United States, f
• There were made, also, two liundred and thirty-nine thousand one hundred and thirty gallons of distilled spirits out of
two hundred and thirty -nine thousand one hundred and thirty g-allons of molasses, in Lower Louisiana, in the year 1810.
■(■ It is understood that the sugar cane has been successfully cultirated on the coast of Georgia, within thirty or forty miles
of the ocean.
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WINES OF THE GRAPE.
The proper wines of the grape, of the best qualities, are those produced in various climates which are found in
the United States, if reliance can be placed upon the indicati.ins of temperature which I have ventured to sug-
gest. To the kinds of that liquor which have been mentioned, the celebrated wine, called Tohay, may be added.
It IS produced near a place ot the same name, situated in Ilunpiiy, in 19° north, in a temperature approaching to
that ot Chcmipaffiie, one of the best wine districts of France. This situation may be considered as nearly corres-
ponding with that of the country around the common point of contact of Virginia, Mai yhisui, and Pennsylvania.
The exquisite wines of the Cape ot (iood Hope, i)articularly the red and white Constunlht, which are produced in
34° south, a ()Osition deemed colder than the same latitude north, may be also added. The Madeira produces there
an excellent wine.
It has been understood, within a short time, that some enterprising and well informed emigrants from Germany,
after careful experiments, have considered the temperature of the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania as suitable
for the production of //le Rhenish and Mo.se/le qualities of wines. This fact contributes to support the oi>inion, that
it will be safe to count the degrees and minutes of common temperature in Europe and North America, respectively.
from Lisbon and St. Augustine or New Orleans.
It appears by the returns, that about ninety-six quarter casks (a quantity of good red wine worthy ol" notice) liave
been made by a t'e^^' Swiss settlers, from the Madeira and Cane of Good Hope grapes, on the river Oliio, in about
39° north hititude, in the terntory of Indiana. It is also understood, that a good wine, really tit for table use has
been made in the vicinity of Columbia, in South Carolina. Other experiments have been made, with various
success.
The grape vine of several distinctly different species is indigenous in the United States, and is found in every
degree of latitude, from the river St. Croix to the Gulf of Mexico. It is, doubtless, from such original stocks in
corresponding temperatures of Europe, that its several present excellent wine grapes have been obtainetl by selection,
choice of position, and soil and cultivation. The skill of the \\ine maker, resulting from practice, and improved by
the relative arts, has curiously perfected the manufacture of wine. This commodity rewards, by profit ami plea-
sure, the skill and exertion of its improvers. A striking difference, very interesting to the United States, occurs
in the characters of certain great classes of foreign wines, extensively used in this country, a statement and attempt
to explain which may contribute to improve the future operations of the wine makers of the United States.
It has been constantly observed that, although the superior red and white wines of France (the Burgundy, the
finer clarets, the Champagne, and tiie Sauterne) are proved by the hydrometer to be as strong as "ome,'and
stronger than others, of the wines of Spain, Portugal, and their wine islands, (the Sherry, the Pacharetta, the' Lis-
bon, the Carcavella, the Madeira, the Teneritie. the Fayal. and the St. Michael's) yet the French wines 'can only
be kept in bottles well corked and sealed., while the latter are constantly kept vpon tap, in half emptied casks. It
is also observed, that, within a few hours after the iincoiking of a bottle of French wine, especially of any of the
superior qualities, it becomes sensibly bad, while these white wines of Spain, Portugal, and their islands, remain
good, and some of them even improve in decanters, wliich btj accident have remained lo?ig- vnstopped. This differ-
ence is considered to be occasioned by the fact, that the spirit of the French wine is its own natural and proper
fermented spirit, while the Portuguese and Spanish wines have, in addition to their fermented, infusions uf distilled
spirits or brandy. The French wines, soon after their exposure to the air, by the drawing of the cork, are believed
to recommence fermentation, and are quickly injured, having been before sufficiently and most perfectly fermented;
while the distilled spirits in those wines of Spain and Portugal, prevents a similar recommencement of fermenta-
tion and its consequent injuries. Distilled spirits have no sensible fermentation.
Believing in this cause of the difference between those two great classes of wines, and deeply impressed with
the im|)ortance of that difference, in several views, I submitted the facts, in a guarded and informal conference with
the President, Vice Presidents, and several other learned and judicious members of the .American Philofophical
Society, at one of our meetings, in a manner which led to suggestions of the momeiil. from the' gentlemen, respec-
tively, in order to attain a knowledge of the cause; and, after hearing the whole, that wliich I liave stated'was also
!,ubmitted to their consideration, anfl was received with as much assent as the nature of a learned body and of the
subject rendered proper and necessary, on a new and informal communication. This matter is introduced here as
the foundation of a suggestion, that, in the wine making business of the United States, in interna! situations, where
bottles may be costly or unattainable, a cautious infusion of the barely necessary portion of homogeneous distilled
spirits (the purest and best brandy of the grape) will, probably, enable our citizens to keep their wine as they keep
those of Lisbon, Xeres, Madeira, Fayal, and Teneriffe, in half empty casks and common decanters. Thus, no
only a great and universal economy in respect to bottles may be made, but the practicability of keeping wines, ii
a condition fit for use, may be extended to all situations, and to every store keeper and family. Hitherto the ma'nu
facture of fermented liquors has been impeded, by the expense of bottles, and often by the total want of them.
As the grape and its wines and essential salt (known under the name of cream of tartar) are of very considera-
ble importiince to our interior country, which must receive foreign wines at costs and cliarges, which a'great majo-
rity of the people cannot sustain, and as wine has a high value as an inducement from distilled spirits and as a
medicine, besides the value of the fresh and dry grape, it is a matter of real consequence in this statement, that
the success of the ivinc manufactm-e appears to be rendered certain, by the variety and universality of native grapes,
by a number of successful experiments, anil by the correspondence of temperature between parts of our country and
the districts of the Tokay, the Champagne, the Moselle, the Rhenish, and the Hock, the Burgundy, the various
clarets of Bordeaux, the Sauterne and Grave, the()porto, the liisbon, and other superior or estimable wiruis of the
European continent, and those also of the Cape of Good Hope. Extreme heat docs not appear necessary or even
favorable to the happiest concoction of the juices of the grape, the orange, and fruit in general. France, not less
distinguished for its various and exquisite fruits than any other country, lias no point more southern than 40° 2G' north
latitude. In considering the character of Madeira and its wines, it will be remembered that it is a small and ele-
vated island, and similar considerations, as to temperature, arise, in regard to the Consfantiu vineyards, at tJie
southern point of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope, which must greatly partake of insular characteristics.
OTHER FERMENTED LIQUORS.
The moralizing tendency and salubrious nature of these manufactures, recommend them to a serious considera-
tion, and particularly in our coutitry. Distinct views of those of the wines of the grape, customarily, and of the
c'irrant or Corinth fruit, have been submitted. Beer, ale, porter, cider, and perry, manufactures of great aggregate
importance to the farmers, remain for notice. The difficulty and expense of procuring a supply of strong bottles,
and a peculiar taste for lively or foaming beer, which our summers do not favor, have been principal causes of the
inconsiderable progress of the manufacture of malt liquors, compared with distilled spirits. The absence, or the
infrequency of malting, as a separate trade, has also operated against brewing in the small way. and in families.
The great facility of making and preserving distilled spirits, has occasioned them exceedingly to interfere with the
brewery. The liquor of peaches, liitherto deemed incapable of use without distillation, greatly jirevents the use of
beer in a very extensive region of our country, where the peach tree grows with the freedom of a weed, and where
its fruit is of the best quality. Cider, which is abundantly produced in another very extensive region, rivals fer-
mented malt liquors, as a common ilrink, and a material for a customary concoction (the cider royal) and for dis-
tillation.
A method to preserve beer, and other fermented malt liquors, on tap, in half full vessels, by peculiar construc-
tions of the casks and the cocks, has been invented.* The manufactory of glass bottle.s is likely to continue to
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increase. TTie cork tree might be established in all our climates south of the Chesapeake. The manufacture of
wire, for securing the corks, is commenced with abundant capital in several places. The sealing materials for
bottled liquors, are cheap in America. The manufactures of the brewery are diversified in the shapes of porter,
pale ale, brown ale, strong beer, and small beer, to suit all tastes, and to accommodate all climates and consumers.
The want of a head, or top of foam (or cream, asitis popularly called here) is now known to be observable in the tap
beers of Europe, and it is presumable that this object of fancy, or taste, will not, therefore, be, in future, deemed
indispensable in the American tap houses and families. We have been used to consider the want of this foam as an
evidence of badness. The brewery must be expected to improve in the United States, as it manifestly has, since
the inti-oductioii of the pale ale and porter manufactures, in 1774. The exportation of maltliquors, and their coast-
ing transportation and sale, have been very much increased.
So great inducements from the cultivation and production of grain arise from the cultivation and growth of
raw materials, including cane sugar, and from the very increased attention to sheep, and horse, and cattle farming,
that the great farmer's manufactory of cider must extend, increase, and improve. The high price of Hour, also,
diminishes attention to grain liquors. The first qualities of cider are more valuable than the inferior wines are to
the cultivators of France, the Azores, the Balearic isles, the (ireek isles, the Canaries, and other wine countries.
Cider is particularly couvenierit to those States whose settlements are completed, as it requires the use of but little
land, and not the exclusive use: for orchards admit the cultivation of the ground. The distillery in those fully
populated States, is chiefly from apples, to die north of the Delaware. The preservation of cider, without the ex-
pense of bottling, is more practicable and more general than that of fermented malt liquors.
The exquisite and various fiavor of the Norlh American peach, in the most favorable situations, and the ease
with which it is propagated in surh places, give rise to great solicitude, that nice and careful experiments should be
made of the quality of the clear fermented liquor it would yield. Whether the attempt would succeed best, if the
peach were treated like the grape, tiie apple, and (he pear, in making wine, cider, and perry, or whether it would
best succeed, if the fruit weie treated in the manner of the currant, experience would determine. In the former
cases, proper grape wines, cider, and perry, are made of the juices of the grape, the apple, and the pear, without
water, and often without brandy in the wine; always without brandy in the farmer's cider, and in perry. In the
case of the currant wine, brandy is sometimes added, and sometimes omit(ed; sugar is always added, on account of
the acidity of that fruit. The peach would not require that addition. There seems to be reason to fear it may
prove too saccharine. It ought, however, to be remembered, that the wine of France, called Fronlignac, is of an
extreme sweetnes, with less pungency than the juice of the peach. It is possible, too, that the peach juice, fined,
and with or wiUiout an infusion of brandy, might be preserved as a sweet, to mix with other things; it would proba-
bly require the bottle. The ease with wl)ich the peach is raised throughout the United States, and its application,
hitherto, to the table, only in its fresh and dried slates, and to the distillery, invite to endeavors to extend its utility.
So copious an addition to our substitutes for cane sugar, in the form of a sv/eetening treacle, and of so exquisite a
flavor, would be very valuable, if it could be rendered conveniently attainable.
The ancient iermented liquors, made of hojiey, called metlieglin, and mead, are not mentioned in any of the
teturns, thougii they have been long made in the United States — the former, in considerable quantities. They would
fairly contribute to swell the aggregate value of our household manufactures.
DISTILLED SPIRITS.
Numerous and valuable improvements in this manufacture have been effected. By making spirits nf sixth proof,
(Jamaica rum and French brandy being only fourth proof) the transportation of American distilled spirits, from
distant interior places, is efiected upon more favorable terms, according to the value, or a lower rate per centum.
The empyreumatic oil is frequently and easily extracted by a patentea operation, and the bad flavor of ill tasted
spirits is taken ofl". The quantity of distilled spirits reported, is 25,804,792 gallons, equal to 234,589 puncheons, of
about 110 gallons each, very far exceeding all the West Indian and South American rum, or spirits, and molasses,
of every foreign Power. Our manufacture of spirits is partly from foreign and American molasses, oats, Indian
corn, buckweat, wheat, and potatoes, but principally from rye. apples, and peaches. The comparative importance
of this distillery will be moie clearly understood, when it is known that the amount of all the rum and spirits im-
ported frv)m the Britisii colonies, into England, in 1785, was oidy 18,184 casks, ot 110 gallons each. It is true, that
there was a considerable exportation from the British West Indies to the United States, some to the Northern
British colonies, and a little in other directions. But the American distillery, at present, very far exceeds the
whole. It will certainly contiiuie to receive considerable support from foreign consumption.
The unobserved rapidity of the growth of the grain distillery, combining with the extension of the brewery, and
with the increased consumption of the various meals, by the manufacturers, and the modern cultivations of cotton
and sugar, have greatly contributed to maintain the high prices of wheat and Indian corn: for, the rye and barley,
whicii have been raised for the distillery and brewery, have employed a proportional part of the cleared land and
labor of the country. But, as our objects of cultivation have increased in number, and continue to increase, and as
grain will be raised in a less proportion, according to our population, and our manufacturers, cotton growers, sugar
[ilanters, and cattle farmers, will require large supplies, the original necessity for the grain distillery Vvil! decrease.
Cider, and wines of the grape and currant, will, at the same time, increase, and will materially interfere with the
grain distillery by their rivalsiiip, and by tiieir employment of a portion of our industry. The (iistiiiery of the
potato is said to be very profitable and increasing, and the flavor may be improved by the extiaction of the empy-
T'umatic oil, in the patented manner, as very profitable, and as moralizing rivals of distilled sjririts. All die other
!. rinks, such as fermented malt liquors, cider, cuirant wine, perry, and grape wine, aie respectfully conceived to
jnerit a sanctioned investigation, and perspicuous display, for the use of the People.
CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS.
This; branch of manufactures has been a great source of profit in Holland, Germany, Great Britxrin, and France.
Our rapid and very great attainments in it are evidences of the enterprise of our citizens in trade and business, and
of iheir progress in science and useful knowledge. The sugar refitiery, distillery, and brewery, may be considered
as ancient and important parts of this branch; but the operations, to which reference is most particularly intended,
are those of the proper chemist's lab;)ratories, for drugs, medicines, tinctures, exti-acts, dyes, and pigments. These
liave been extended with great skill and profit. The works, the capital, and the talents, whicli are constantly added
to this business, ensure its permanency and success.
Soon after the acquisition of the Southern lead mines, establishments, to make pignsents of that material, were
erected, in one season, sufficient, with the new shot factories, to employ that portion of the addition which was like-
ly to reach the Atlantic ports. Red and white lead and patent yellow are now made in very considerable quantities,
and, operating with the other manufact<»ries of the same raw material or metal, occasion a demand upon the miners
and the merchants for much more than th.ey supply. Besides these, a great nutnber and variety of other preparations
of paints, drugs, tinctures, extracts, &c. are constantly made, so as to interfere with the importations, in some in-
stances, and to prevent them in others. The practitioners of physic, various artists, and builders, derive great
assistance, in their respective operations, fiom these manufactures, and, by a selection of faithful makers, have it in
their power to avoid those fraudulent and pernicious deceptions, which few importers can detect, and none can entire-
ly prevent. It would be favorable to morals, to tiie public health and interest, and to the internal and external trades,
if these and other manufactures, liable to adulteration, were required to be sold with evidence of the maker's names.
BRICKS AND BRICK CLAY.
There are very great quantities of brick clay, or common potters' clay, in the United Statfes; and in numberless
situations adjacent to abundant reserved woods and forests, and frequently to fossil coal. These clays are very gene-
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rally impregnated witli iron, and therefore the hricks, tiles, and potters' wares, usually become red when burned.
The implements, utensils, and instruments, employed in the manufactureof bricks, have been considerably improv-
ed, so as to make very ,sood and handsome work, with greai despatch, savins; labor. The pottery being ettected by
preparatory horse mills and turning machines, we save the time and vrork of the opeiators, and give regularity to
the form of their wares. Twenty-two /flior-4«rt;/,i,'- projects have been oHered in brick making alone. This beneiicial
principle thus frequently occurs in a branch which does not at first view appear susceptible of the advantage of
labor-saving machinery. A horse mill might be made to turn a number of potters' forming w heels. Red hearth tiles.
of a very nice quality, are made: the clay might be treed tiom extraneous matter, and prepared in moulds, plain, iiut-
ed, or figured, so as to be ibrmed into tablets, facies, columns, pilastres, and other ornamental matters, of the same
color as the general brick work. The marble now used for such things, would be left for other and more conveni-
ent or necessary purposes. The ollicial returns of manufactures of bricks are every where very <lelective, aird in
most places these simple manufactures are entirely omitted. There is some exportation, and much coasting trade.
in bricks and various tiles for masonry. The use of unburrred bricks, and walls composed of large regular pieces of
earth, and earth and sand wcirked into an adhesive state, with and without lime, has beetr ado])ted in s(mie [)laces.
Bricks cannot be imported without a loss. The few that arrive are brought as ballast, and do not injure the .Ameri-
can manufiictoiy.
THE POTTERY.
The manufacture of ordinarj' ware, of common potters" clay, is very much extended irr the Uirited State.-. It i-
of great use in dairies, kitchens, larders, store rooms, sale stores, and manufactories. Crucibles are made in several
places. Black lead is redundant. Some manufactures of potters' ware, of qualities tit to substitute tor queens ware,
or British Statturdshire ware, have been established. The manufacture of the comirion potters' ware, of clay, which
becomes red in the kiln, is capable of improvement, by judgment in the choice of clay, and skill in preparing it:
also in the formation, glazing, and ornaments. Within a few years, more numerous, and better- veins ol potters'
clay have been discovered, in consequence qf the altcnfion to manvfadiires, than had been (jbserved during the
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, which have ela()sed since the settlement of North America. The spirit of
improvement in every branch of internal industry, aft'ects the establishment of manufactures as rapidly as the as-
certaining and making known the suitable qualities of materials, in convenient situations, take place. Every kiini
of fuel is abundant, the clays are not deficient, and some workmen arise, and others arrive among us, from various
countries. The freight, cost of packages, and breakage, and other charges and losses, on potters* war-e, ate very
great.
The lead colored potters" ware, often called stone ware, is also made of clay, and salt, and pot ash. It is of tlie
same kind which was formerly imported from Holland, at a very great expense. This manufacture is from a clay
which does not become red in the kiln.
As the establishment of potteries has succeeded in the Atlantic counties, it cannot be doubteil that they will be
Kiore beneficial in the interior and western districts, where fuel, gi-ounds. and buililing materials, are cheap, and
Avhere the breakage and expenses of tratrsportation of foreign ware, over land, occasion the prices of the unbrokeii
to be excessive. It is affirmed, in the .slrons^eat manner, by persons ol' judgment and ski/l, that the requisite clays
and flints for the branches of the pottery, called English china and queens' ware, are very far- beyoird any possible
wants of this country, ior internal consumption or exportation. The Vermont clay is held in much estimation.
There is no mairufacture for which this country is now more perfectly prepaied than for those of potters" and
glass wares, nor is it probable that the pr-ogress of any other manutactures will be henceforth so rapid: the consump-
tion is very great and increasing.
GLASS.
The manufactuie of dass has made, till of late, a slow but considerable pr-ogress. It has been, however,
astonishing, that an article so costly in the impoitatioii. so mucli subjected to loss by breaking, in the importation
and in the transportation overland, and so universal in its consumption, has not made a rapid progress in the West-
ern and mid-land, and even in the Atlantic sections of so well-wooded a country, so full of tlie materials. Wood
fuel, and consequently alkaline salts, are to be procured with a profit, because the lands from which a glass manu-
facturer or potter should take them, would be greatly increased in value by the i-emoval of the wood. The difiusion
of the knowledge of this art by examination, statement, engravings, and instruction, would produce much gain in
the United States. Our inexhaustible stock of wood actually cumbers much excellent soil, and suspends its culti-
vation and production. Fossil coal is abundant in several extensive districts. Large tracts of lanil, convenient to the
materials, covered with wood, and accomiriodated with water, are purchasable upon very low terms, and on even
long credits.
Seven of the States and districts made returns of twenty-three or more glass manufactories, in 1810, making glass
of materials lying every where on the surface of the earth — a vast proportion of which is tJinused. The amount of
goods made was 1,016,004 dollars. \\'hen this fact is considered, and the encouragement given to manufactures by
the state of things since 1810. by the new duties, and by the war, it cannut be doubted that the necessary and con-
venient part of the glass manufactory is r-apidly becoming sufficient for our consumption. The whole value of the
British glass manutactoiy, in the year- 176-3. was considered to be 2,800,000 dollars for- eleven millions of people:
yet they exported considerably to Ireland, their colonies, and to the United States. It appears tliat our glass works
in 1810, were far more numerous and productive tharr was then siipposeil. New works have been since erected.
There are gr-eat savings and large profits to a number of the American glass manufacturer's, arising from their ob-
taining buildings, materials, fuel, and produce, from the lands they purchased, at very low prices, for those woiks.
and from the sure and steady increase in the value of lands so purchased in the United States. The constant im-
provement in the style of the buildings in this counti-y, the erection of houses ill new towns, and on new farms, the
extension of these into interior situations, the improvement of the glass manufactoiy itself, and the export trade,
assure to the glass manufactui-ers in the United States, a good, steady, and increasing demand.
It is manifest that the United States have made great progress in the manufactory of fermented liquors, and it is
believed that their lessened proportioned attention to the breati gt-ains, in consequence of the cotton, tobacco, sugar.
and indigo cultivations, horse, sheep, and cattle farriiing and mining, will occasion more future activity in the
brewer's, farmer's, and housewife"s manufacture of ferniented liquors, which will greatly increase the demand foi-
glass bottles. Many old and new branches of manufacture also demand large numbers of those vessels. Our
increasing population requii-es a constant addition. ^^ c have not yet discovered any considerable (|uan;ity of tin,
which is one of the materials to make pewter, and our summers incline the people to use glass drinking cups,
(which are indeed preferable, from their facility to be quickly and nicely cleaned) to any other di inking vessel.
The people of this country will, therefore, always be great consiimer-s both of the useful and elegant glass wares.
The importation of hollow glass ware, and looking glass plates, is extremely expensive, especially to the inliabitant.-
of tJie interior.
SILK.
The steady and increased application to the prevalent household manufactures has prevented any considerable
attention to breeding silk worms. Our manufacture of silk, from the immediate production of the worin in America,
is very small. It is chieHy from foreign silk, and foi-eign silk thread; which last is wrought into fringe, tassels,
buttons, and other fancy goods of taste and fashion, and is used in making up clothing and furnitur-e.
The most interesting manufacture of silk for the United States, is that of bolting cloths for our flour mills.
There ar-e no difficulties in the way of procuring enough of the raw material to manufacture this necessary class of
silk goods. It is true that importation may be expected certainly to furnish the quantity of those cloths which
we shall want. But the peculiar value, or rather the indispensable necessity for this commodity, renders it desirable
to hold it up in the most striking noint of view. Holland, without any particularadvantage over us in the manufac-
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ture, und in some respects less prepared for it than we are, has been induced, probably by hernumerous flourmills,
and the profits she derived from the manufacture of bolting cloths, to enter into it in a greater degree, in proportion
to her population, than any otiier nation. The general silk gauze manufacture, of which this may be considered as
a branch, has very much declined,: so that experienced weavers might be drawn to America in any requisite number.
The necessary iiiiportation of raw silk can always be made, if other objects should continue to employ private
families. The inlii maries on the .Southern estates, which iiave been already mentioned, would be convenient places
for breeding silk worms. The climates of our region of colored population are those of the great silk countries, and
persons well enough to move with comfort may tend the silk worm. Connecticut has done much in the production
of the proper mulberry tree and of the silk, as well as in the manufacture of cloths of silk, though in a colder climate
than those of the worm in Europe and Asia. This worm does well in dry countries. From such facts our capacity
in the silk business may be considered as common to a great number of the States.
it appears that countries so successful in commerce and manufactures, and parts of those countries so populous
and extensive, prosecute with such steadiness the production and manutacture of silk, that the subject must be worthy
of a more profound and minute examination, than has yet been applied to it in the United States. Between the
Southern extremities of Italy, Greece, and Spain, which, being peninsular, are probably of the warmth of our State
of Louisiana, to the latitude" of Presburg, in Hungary, which nearly corresponds in temperature with that of Balti-
more, in Maryland, are found the innumerable silk worms of France, Spain, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland,
L(nnbanly, Italy, and Turkey. In most of those countries, the Governments, the merchants, the manufacturers,
and the householders, pay a great and increasing attention to the production and commerce of unmanufactured and
manufactured silks, of every description and quality. Similar facts occur in the corresponding climates of Asia. In
many of those regions of the ancient and modern manufacturing and trading nations, the production, manufacture,
and commerce, of silk, have been pursued thiough a long series o( ages. They are maintained at the greatest known
height, at the present time, when rival productions, manufactures, and trades, constantly employ an immense mass
of capital and population. It is true, also, that there are, or have been, in Great Britain, the whole of the Nether-
lands, and many parts of Germany, whicii do not produce silk, very considerable manufactures of that ravv material,
which they import from Italy. Turkey, and India. These facts satisfactorily prove, that the production of a surplus
of silk is profitable in some countries, and that the manufacture of that surplus is found to be advantageous to other
countries, which do not produce that material. The Governments and People of the United States cannot observe
withoutimpressionourconstantimportationsofforeignsilkgoods, in parcels, amounting, sometimes, onboard of a single
vessel, to six hundred packages. There does not occur to recollection any employment so suitable for the decrepit,
the valetudinarian, and the aged part of the national population. It appears, also, to be compatible with the pursuits
of all persons wlio raiely go abroad, and with those of such as can make it convenient to remain generally at home.
Silk is so easily and abundantly producible, that it is found to be the most economical clothing ot the poor of China.
It requires no (Jwnership nor tenancy of soil. There are some prepossessions against the production of silk in the
United States, but the pursuit of it has been so long continued in many countries, and the results are so considerable,
that it is much doubted whether the subject is correctly estimated. A complete examination of it, throughout its
districts of foreign production, manufacture, and commerce, with the relative examinations in our own country, with
the proper application of the wliole, would be a useful service.
SALT.
The manufacture of salt, from springs in the interior country, is very imperfectly returned. New York is under-
stood to return about 300,000 bushels per annum, and it is represented that the quantity can be increased. The
Ouabache Saline made, in 1809, about 130,000 bushels, of which there is no return. Other salt springs have been
discovered on the banks of the Kenhawa. The manufacture of salt, (and that of glauber salts, which are procured
in the progress of the work) on the sea coast, is considerable and increasing, and has been very favorably affected
by a recent discovery. The flowing of the sea near to Cape Ilenlopen, in the Delaware State, occasions a collection
of salt water in a great sandy pan, or extensive shallow cavity. In this cavity the evaporation of much of the water
appears to take place, while the remainder is absorbed by tiie sand. This occasions the saltness of the absorbed
part to be much increased. That briney water is subject to further evaporation, till it reaches a clayey bottom, which
lies under the sand. By uncovering tins clay bottom in places, and making short trenches in it, opportunity is given
tor the evaporated water to pass into them. When taken in vessels from these trenches, the water is found to be
strong enough to float an egg, and of course produces a much greater proportion of salt than the common sea water.
Sometimes this water from the trenches is converted into salt by mere evaporation. On the French Atlantic coast,
such clayey bottoms occur in the salt district, and are highly valued.
It is saul that such great pans, or shallow cavities, or receptacles of sea water, are numerous along the coasts of
the United Slates. They ought to be brought into immediate use, as in Europe.
The salt works at Cape Ilenlopen are stated to produce nearly 2,000 bushels per week, or 100,000 bushels per
annum. Only a small part was reported in 1810 in the Delware return. It is believed that the increase has been so
considerable as to amount to the quantity now mentioned. This new advantage in salt works may not only occasion
a gieat extension of the matmfacture, but may produce savings of labor and fuel. It is possible that situations remote
from the mouths of great rivers may be most favorable for salt works, as the sea water is perhaps less briney where
a great body of fresh water is disembogued. Islands are found best on the coast of Europe. It may not be amiss to
consider the tenipeiatuie of places, on that coast, where salt is manufactured. Cadiz, Lisbon, and the south of
France, (no part of whicli is in less than 42° and 26' North,) may be considered as the great sources of salt on the
continent of Europe. The coasts and islands of Georgia, and the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, appear to be much
more favorable for the manufacture of salt than the southern districts of France, and situations upon the Gulf seem
more likely to be suitable than the vicinities of Lisbon and St. Ubes, so far as depends on temperature. Long
drouglits and a climate of a general dry character must favor the matmfacture. Fuel in abundance can be procured
in America, where the manufacture by solar heat is not yet found to be practicable.
It is probable that the manufacture of the best pearl ashes, out of the common ashes produced by the fires of the
salt makers, might conduce to the profits of salt works. It ought to be remembered, that the ashes of the pine and
all other terebinthine woods are considered as unfit for the ordinary manufacture ot'potash.
Other wholesome and agreeable anti-septics are substitutes for salt, and are sufficiently relative to a competent
manufactured supply of salt to merit suggestion. A considerable portion of brown or unrefined sugar, or of molasses,
rubbed on meat intended to be pickled, or coarse sugar or molasses, mixed with the salt and water in certain pro-
portions, \\ ith or without saltpetre, is known to contribute to preserve vieat, and to prevent its growing hard. This
is a well tried fact, highly interesting to every body, when salt is scarce and dear, and it is peculiarly so to the
owners of sugar maple lands. To this method of saving salt, or lessening the demand for it, may be added the
adoption of the practice in Canada, and in some parts and families of the United States, of placing meat in a situation
to be frozen, and to be retained in that state while it is kept, in winter, for family consumption. Ice houses have the
same effect upon the economy of salt, in the warmest seasons, and merit the consideration of the farmers. They
are built of logs fiom our woods, below the surface of the earth, and of logs and a very thick and close thatch, above
the surface, for a very small value of labor, and less of materials.
It is a good operation, in manufactures, to make substitutes for such things as cannot be obtained in sufficient
quantities. If, therefore, maple sugar and maple molasses shall be made use of to perform a part of the antiseptic
and presci-valive operations of marine salt, and are, as we know, of a less scorbutic tendency, it is a great point
gained. To make salt less necessary, by the use of the maple or cane sugar, or molasses, by freezing meat, and by
ice houses, is equal to the effect of manufacturing salt in greater quantities.
It may he useful to remark, that the parts of the coast of France where the greatest quantities of salt are made,
by the operation of the sun, are the coast of Britanny, Sainteuze, and the country of Aunis, the most northern of
which is of the temperature of our Virginia coast. They manufacture salt by fire, as far north as the mouth of the
Seine. .
1814.] DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
687
CANNON AND MUSKETS.
The quantity of iron cannon wanted has not, for a long time, l)pen a matter of any difficulty to procure; the
price being stipulated, so as to induce to the undertaking, the commodity is obtainable with certainty. It has been
already mentioned, that the most approved practice is to cast them in the solid manner, with a spruce head, which.
It is supposed, occasions a more perlect formation of a compact piece of ordnance, and is considered as coriilucin"
highly to Its goodness, at and near the mu/.7.le. The gun is then set in machinery, which turns it with a pressure
towards a hxed instrument: this bores a calibre in the solid gun-form mass of iron, with great exaciness and beauty.
Cannon are constantly manufactured, when demanded, to a very considerable exteiiT. in ihe public armories of
the Union, and of the States, and on contracts, and for sale to associations of citi/,ens, and to individual ourciiasers,
ior use at home, or for exportation. Of these very considerable operations, there are some specific returns for 1810,'
under the heads ol "gun makers," and "boring mills."' and, it is presumed, there are some included uiidei- that of
iron toundries. The public aimories. and their manufactures, are not particularly noticed in the return^; they are
mentioned, as of 1810 also, in your report, in part.
The improvements in the maimfactory of steel, and the experience in the general manufacture of arm-, with the
exigencies ot the times, and, above all, the evidences from the operations of individuals, of the States, a'lul of the
Union, under various administrations, that the expense and trouble of a. judicious and rigorous inspection are re-
quired to be surely and etttictually provided for, have made favorable changes in tlie condition of this important
branch ot our manufactures. 15ut it appears highly worthy of consideration, whether, after a [jroper notice, military
guns or pistols should be allowed to be sold, without the evidences of the inspection of a sworn and responsible
officer. These are manufactures which obvious considerations require to be placed under a regimen, so well devised
and so strictly executed, as to prevent deception, and its most evil consequences. The numerous facts which have
occurred fully prove that unfaithful, or unskilful, orat least insufficient work in this branch, is confiiKid to no time
no place, no persons, no nation, n(» cost. '
THE FINE ARTS AND THE SCIENCES.
The works of human genius and cultivation, which belong to the elegant and magnificent class of the arts, have
a very considerable effect upon the convenience, utility, and profits of those things, which are usually called manu-
factures.
A knowledge of architecture is necessary even to the cheapness of construction — geometry, which is the scien-
tific basis of architecture, teaching the operator that, as a square ccmtains the largest area within a certain extent of
uncurved outlines, so the walls of a square building are less costly than those of anv other right-lined edifice. The
strength of the arch is taught in like manner. An analysis of beauty instructs us' in the grounds of ornaments of
curved lines.
The fine arts, particular painting and sculpture, have beautified the manufactures of alabaster, marble, clay,
plaster, and metals, and of wool, linen, cotton, and leather. The fine porcelain of France and Saxony, the statues
and paintings of Greece and Rome, the modern imitations of them in paintings, statues, and casts, the elegant
miniatures of alabaster, its various flowers and ornaments, the improvements in the composition and in the pottery
<ifwedgewood, the imitations of the antique vases and figures in various gold and silver ornaments and utensils, and
indeed of brass, the tapestry of the Ghobelries, embroidery, brocading, dying, engraving, and the printing of linen,
cotton, and silken ch)ths, are among the numerous examples that crowd upon the mind." The fluctuations and dis-
orders of the old world have occasioned innumerable transfers of the instruments, the libraries, the models, the
works, the agents, and the lovers, of the fine arts, from thence to the United States. This truth is as simple, abso-
lute, and well-known, as the transfer hither of merino flocks, and of manufactures of fine wool, from their proper origi-
nal countries. The effects of such transfers of much that was foreign and all that was necessary for the interesting
cultivation of the fine arts, either in their distinct and separate character and form, or as pleasing and beneficial
auxiliaries to the useful arts and manufactures, are manifest to the attentive observer. A numerous body of profes-
sors and instructors, in music, painting, sculpture, architecture, and all the finer branches of human skill and in-
dustry, of a character, in their respective arts and sciences, very far intleed above the colonial schools, and such, in
numbers, in standing, and in talents, as nothing but the agitated state of Europe could so early have induced or
driven hither, are seen in all our principal cities. Even by the musical branch, light as it may appear to many,
the useful arts have been improved. The manufacture of every instrument, from the organ to the fife, involving
considerable science, exempts us from the costs and expenses of importation, and the exhibition of the Punharmo'-
nicon has diffused instruction, in an electric style, through every attentive mind, gifted with meclumical talent, or
opened by education, in that branch of knowledge.*
The advantages of military architecture, by land and by sea, are perfectly obvious. It involvesmucli and various
art and science. Our display of skill in construction for the naval department is not surpassed, whctlicr it be tested
by promptitude of exertion, shortness of voyages, exemption from foundering, preservation iiom the dangers of a
lee sliore, safety in retreat from a superior foe, forcing an adversary into action, or the all-important workings of
our ships of war, throughout the time of actual engagement. The construction and equipment of a ship require much
art and science. They involve the use and benefits of the curious mystery of the magnet, those of Ihe discovery of
the compass, the science of chemistry, in regard to the generation, refinement, and composition of nitre, the purifica-
tion of sulphur, the preparation of carbon, and the adjustment of the whole; the doctrines of matter and motion, and
of pneumatics and projectiles: the principles and practice of geometry and mechanics: sculpture in the fornvition of
the heatl and ornaments — a beautiful, extended, and peculiar symmetry; and various other matters in ilie fine and
superior arts and sciences.
The improved state of our manufactures, with their buildings, materials, ingredients, compositions, instruments,
and mechanism, involves a knowledge and a practice in \\ide circles of the fine arts, and of nearly all ihe sciences.
In the branches of sculpture, the Unitetl States exhibit some works of merit, and of greater promise. In the
useful part of the engraving department, our progress has been rapid and coiisiderable, because there is a demand
for the works of the artists. It has been accompanied by invention, evincing genius. In the or.'iamental and elegant
part of sculpture, enough has appeared to prove that we have the art, if occasions shall draw it into frequent action.
In wood, there are very honorable evidences of native talent, in various works of taste and fancy, and there are
numerous works of that material in the statuary branch. In our marble, we exhibit some specimens, by foreign
artists, far beyond the quality of the materials. The United States may claim eminence from the works of its native
.ind adopted sons, in the various branches of the art of painting, and the superior works of civil architecture. f
INSTRUMENTS AND AGENTS OF MANUFACTURES.
Machinery and processes to effect manufactures, so as to leave the manual industry of a nation for other employ-
ments, are of a degree of importance to the United States proportioned to the smallness of the average population
on a square mile of our extensive territory. As we possess inniimerable horse-powers, applied to digging and raking
machines, to turn up and break the soil, and cover the seed grain, under the names of the ptoughdwAthe harrow.
to our incalculable profit, so we have water mills and steam engines, in numerous instances, and of diversifieu
forms, to manuficiure boards, bark, powder, flour, bar and sheet iron, nails, wire, carded wool and cotton, yarn
and thread, metal plates of every kiiul, hair powder, snuff, gunpowder, paper, muskets, scythes, bolts, stocking
•The conception and the execution of this curious and complicated machine are very strong- evidences of g'enius, and of prac-
tical mechanical talents.
f The finest paintings may be considered as manufactures; and though temples and other magnificent buildings are not
manufactures, they involve, like the works of naval architecture, a great number and variety of the operations and manufac-
tures of the fine and useful arts and trades.
ggg FINANCE. [1814.
web various cloths, and printed and other goods. These and many other machines have been obtained from abroad,
nderfved from the actual and very considerable talents ot our own citizens. The complicated silk mill, he first
aveiitbiifor yarn or thread, the fulling mill, and various other mechanical constructions, were acquired by the
nit evtensive manufacturins nation ot this time, in Europe, Irom lier neighbors. _1 he wisdom ot the world has
vpnirite the law materials or manutactures ot the L'niteU tetates. ihe sciences, ana tne nne aris, ana tne useiui
-r s and manufactures, beneficially co-operate to obtain, what would be otherwise unattainable, or attainable with
^niK-h labor and expense, and less perfection. In this department, foreign s',)urces, the knowledge, and, indeed, the
iearnin'- and talents of our citi/.ens have yielded to the country vast benefits. Chemistry has rapidly become a very
eenerafstudy Leather, glass, distilled and fermented liquors, drugs and medicines, dye stufts, pigments, and all
tiie metals, and the numerous preparations of them, all the salts, all the oils, and all the extracts, tinctures, spirits, and
dec<ictions,withmany other things, belong to this class. , ,• • r i e <i, u- ui .i
It is in this counti-y as much as in any other, that the civil and religious freedom of the citizens enables them to
usual emnlovments of agriculture, woukl Uave Ueprivea tne couniry oi tut aitimiuutitu iJiuntuirium, una oj me auj^
conductor of the electric fire But the history of such a man as Galileo piesents the obstacles these eminent Amen
cans would have encountered in some countries. It would have been a mine of wealth lost to the country it the talent
+0 invent the saw '^in, to prepare cotton for the manufacturer's card, had not been exerted, and if the inventive and
kbricatin" powers of our citizens' minds and bodies had not been applied to steam enginery, to the machinery for
rliils to rolling' and slitting mills, to card wire making, to carding, spinning, and weaving machinery, to fulling
m Us to manutactures of grain, and other ingenious occupations, the curious merits of winch are lost in familiarity.
' It'is a truth of the utmost importance, that tiiere are now in the United btates working examples, intelligible
•riodel^ 'books of instruction, and qualified workmen, foreign and native, by means of which persons in almost
e'verv fine and useful art and manufactoiy can obtain good instruments, machinery, in orniation, and assistants, to
make -ind conduct valuable establishments for every raw material. The tables prove how extensively these things
•vere dilWised so lon<' ago as the autumn of 1810. Since that period, a very rapid progress and a much wider diftu-
sinn in the useful arts and trades have certainly occurred. Many curious and valuable inventions and improvements
hive taken place in the mechanical and chemical branches, and in the system of labor and political economy.
Fverv' month every week, produces additions to them. Among these are distillation by steam, the pendulum and
(evei mil! the machine for splitting skins, the pressed nail mill, the great increase of chemical preparations for
dver'^ colonnen and manufacturers, the conversion of fossil coal into a pigment, the cask for perserving fermented
lirn'orson tapin'soiind condition, weaving machinery in several new forms, the manufacture of edge tools from
"(lifed steel various improvements to save fuel, tlie variations and extensions of the application ot steam, the manu-
'acture of o'pium from the common red poppy and from the lettuce, the increase ot the pharmaceutic preparations
to the number of seventy, the division of labor in the cultivation of the cane, activity in the manufacture ot the cur-
rent wine the tanning of deer skins, activity and ingenuity in the substitutions for wool, by the manufacturing of
4iick and 'warm cotton goods, and by cotton warps under woollen woots, the machine for manufacturing dipt candles,
the -'c'tivitv ' extension, and improvement of the sheep breeding and farming, the new employment ot tlie children in
the cities bnrou''hs and villages, and the active employment of the females in general in manutactures, the exten-
sion and fuilitatlon of communication between the producers and importers and the maimfactuiing citizens, by the
v-rio'us and unprecedented improvements in tlie post oflice department, the extension ot the funds of the manufac-
turers bv many of the banks, which are solidly and rigidly founded, constituted, and administered, the introduction
of new exotic raw materials, by means of commerce, and of laborers, artisans, and manulacturers, and processes of
everv branch f-om various foreign nations. Foreign masters, as well as journeymen and foreign capitalists, have
discovered that the United States afford extensive opportunities to employ themselves and their money in manufac-
.. • ,t„„!.,. baui^s^ and insurance companies. These
olten redound to the great benefit of respectable foreigiiers, as well as to ourselves.
It his been attempted, by means of the marshals' returns, by a resort to other documents, by careful recollec-
tions,
bv observation, and by inquiry, to present in this digest such a statement of pertinent fiicts as appeared suit-
to cnmnose a body of convincing evidence, respecting the reality, tiie situation, the nature, the magnitude, the
able to compose a body ^. ---,- - , . ^ , . . . - r n ' .
variety the benefit, the materials, the means, and the tendencies, ot the national manufactures. I respectfully sub-
mit a vvell considered and confident opinion, that tiiis internal branch ot trade has become, and will continue to be,
nroduciive of the most solid benefits to the landed and other interests of the country, and to give very c(>ns:(leiable
(Extension to the navigation, fisheries, coasting trade, and foreign commerce, ot the United States.
as believed that the tiesign of the present resolution of the Legislature was to procure facts on
V ind in the best form admitted by the materials; and n'tt estimates, which might be partial, erroneous, and, from
It was believed that the tiesign of the present resolution of the Legislature was to procure facts on which they could
r- V ind in the best form admitted by the materials; and n'tt estimates, which might be partial, erroneous, and, from
t- eir tiiture do'ibtful. Estimates in innumerable details would diminish the force the returned facts would possess,
senaratelv pVesented ' When it was observed that a single county iii Mas achusetts reported 89,600 commuii sheep,
^hatone other returned only 10,000, another 1,939, another 1,600, and that eight others, abounding in sheep, returned
Time- that the statement tioin New .Jersey was still more imperfect, and that twenty-one States, districts, and ter-
ritories did in3t return their flocks; that there were but eight returns ot blacksmiths' work, from $3,998 to $1,572,627;
that though one State reported nearly two spinning wheels to a family, there were fourteen omissions to return such
wheels wtth a multitude of similar tacts, a present attempt to estimate in complete detail appeared likely to wrap
UD the principles, and the quantities, values, and other facts, which the returns exhibit, in a volume ot matter that
would obscur' or diminish their proper and natural impression, and give rise to inconvenient objections to the whole
document Tam, indeed, of opinion, that the extensive local knowledge, and very diversified inlorniation necessary
t ) 1 detaiie'l estimate, which should extend to the various cities, towns, villages, counties, and townships, defective
in 'their returns, or entirely unretui ned, cannot be claimed by any individual. But, since it has been the desire of
ihc Treasury Department that the best estimate that can be made should be attempted, I have very carefully exam-
ined and compared all those things which are of a nature to afford a sound foundation tor such an operation. The
jiefects of the local returns, the importation and production ot raw materials, food, forage, fossil coal, and wood fuel,
and the possession of mill seats, manufacturing capitalists, white population, machinery, and native and foreign
manul'actu--es have been dulv observed and considered, and an estimate of the whole value of the manufactures of
ei>ch State territory, and disfrict, for the year of the returns, has been so accomplished as to satisfy my own mind,
i-i 'i • in'sid'"rable degree, as to its total amount, and to occasion me strongly to hope, that the amounts for the States,
;,'nd other sections, respectively, are not materially erroneous r , •, ■ , ,
Considerin" that the manutactures actually reported by the marshals and secretaries of territories, extremely
imnerfect as many of the sul)!)rdinate returns really are, in quantities, valuations, and even in notices of numerous
vmall and trreat known manufactures, amount to the sum of $1-27,694,602, after many goods have been deducted,
wliicii are not always classed, at least by commercial men, under the head of manufactures, I have ventured re-
spectfully to oft'eran estimate of the whole manufactures of the United States, as worth, ill the year 1810, $172,762,676.
'I lie facility of retaining and steadily extending this valuable branch of the national industry is manifested by its
ear'y and spontaneous commencement in every county and township, and by its nearly spontaneous and costless
crow'h with such aids only as have not occasioned any material expense or sacrifice to agriculture or commerce,
1814.] DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
689
since they were chiefly incidental to necessary revenue, or result(>(l from our distance from the foreign consumers
of our productions, and manufactures of our suf)plies. Tlie coinpiuativc im[)ortanre of the manufacturing branch,
in the business of the country, will be illustiated by the retlectioiis, ihitt the greatest value, in one year, of the
exports of American productions and manufactures, has been !|;18.0()0.()00, and the like value of the exports of foreign
productions and manufactures. $00,000,000. under very extraordinary and transitory circumstances, which may
never again occur. Foreign and domestic exports, in the greatest year, having thus amounted to $108,000,000, a
netl proht of ten per cent, on the exports, and the same on the imports, being 21,000.0(10 dollars; a nett freight of
vessels, worth 15,000,000 dollars, estimated at 10 per cent, outwards and the same inwards, being 9,000.000 dol-
lars; and the aggregate of these great national items of mercantile trade being 137,000,000 of dollars, a comparison
of the 7na>mfactun?i§: and cominercial branches of Ike national trade may be made and considered, and. as it is
believed, without any probability of material or dangerous errors. Some confirmation of this view of our national
operations, mercantile iu\d >nantifarturi?iff, maybe drawn from the facts, that, in years of general peace and of
regular and prosperous cinnmerce, from 1785 to 1787. the average exports of England a/one, with about 8,-,oo,000,
inhabitants, amounted to 70,000.000 of dollars; while their manufactures were computed at •20(;,00o.000 of like money.
By means of tins great foreign case, as stated for their legislative use, and by means of the case of the L'niied States,
as it may be found to stand, alter the proper investigations, it is probable tiiat expedient ami equitable measures
may be occasionally or systematically devised.
The public expenses, incurred to promote, accommodate, and protect commerce, however moderate, just, and neces-
sary, have been veiy considerable, compai;ed with those incurred to promote manufactures. A portion of the navy,
the beacons, buoys, light houses, and public piers, with a part of the diplomatic and consular establishiuenls. have
occasioned exi)eiiditures, which, however reas(uiable, expedient, and equitable, are for theproperbeneht of commerce.
Nothing, equal to this, has been done for manufactures. The mere interest of the aggregate of those conimerciai
expenses, for a single year, would produce, it is believed, new and important lights, guides, and aids, to all who are
politically, professionally, or incidentally interested in the subject of manufactures. Such being the truth as to any
past expenditures, occasioned by this branch of the internal industry, it is conceived to be a duty to state it, as a
relative fact, subject to examiruition and consideration.
This suggestion appears the more interesting, when it is remembered that the persons who, at this time, compose
the entire body of the American manufacturers, their assistants and families, with a just addition for those engaged
in household manufactures and upon the estates of the planters and farmers, ciuisfitute the second class of the na-
tional population, in respect to uumbers. They are native, adopted, and foreign: adults and minors; rich, substantial,
and poor; male and female. Our Federal and State constitutions and laws secure to them the right to pursue their
occupations, and to obtain comfort and prosperity, in common with the rest of the citizens and inhabitants. They
arediliused through all the States, districts, and territories; all the cities, towns, and villages, and all the counties,
townships, and hinulreds. They are fiiund in every vicinity, and even in most of the private families. They are
a partof the ccmstituents of every member of the Territorial, State, and National Legislatures and administrations,
and are of every church known among us. They constitute a great portion of the militia, contribute to fill the
posts and laiiks of the arniy. are parts of its necessary organization in several of their proper arts and trades, appear
in numbers on the rolls of the mercantile vessels, of the public and private armed ships, ami of the wcrkmen they
cany to preserve them from injury or destruction, by accident, tempest, or battle. They possess and employ pro-
perty, real and personal, to a very large amount, and greatly contribute to the public revenues of the States, and
of the Union, in the form of direct taxes, and duties on imports or consumption.
Opinions have been advanced in some countries, unfavorable to l/ie morals of the manufacturers. But it docs not
appear that there is more -v ice among the description of persons indicated in the preceding paragraph, than in
some other extensive classes of our papulation. Pei haps the smugglers, by violence and deception, are the most im-
moral description {\i persons of business in every civilized community. Their misconduct is. at the same time, most
injurious to the country. Tlie system, aiiojited at tlie manufactory of Ilumphreysville. in Connecticut, with respect
to education, manners, discipline, morals, and religion, is an interesting evidence that the People of the United
States m:iy (juicken and increase the virtuts of the rising generation, and reform the degenerate of later years, by a
humane and politic system in the large manufactories. It may be correctly observed, that, while no commotions have
dishonored the reputation of the manufacturers in this country, from this class of our citizens there have arisen
Nathaniel Greene, Benjamin Franklin, and David Rittenhouse, respectfully conceived to be comparable, without
disadvantage to their respective memories and to their manufacturing brethren, wiih any equal number of ornaments
and benefactors to tlieir country, of any other single profession or occupation. The field of manufacturers, repre-
sented, in other parts of the world, to be fruitful in mischief and turbulence, has produced here a body of firm sup-
porters of our constitutions and laws, and the most respectable examples of the civic virtues.
When it is considered that natural history unfolds the works of Divine Providence in the formation of our
earth, of its productions, and of all its animated tenants: that chemistry displays their values, their relations, and
their uses; general pl\ilosoph> and particular geometry annually teaches man more and more to know the principles,
the powers, and the laws, involved in the stupenduous system of the universal frame; and when it is rememberea
that the arts and manufactures are the practical application of this extensive and precious body of human science,
the brancli of the national industry which has engaged the attention of Congress appears to be worthy of the most
profound investigation and the most perfect display.
I have taken the liberty of detaining this statement to the last day permitted by your instruction, in the hope
that, by the means which I had adopteil, I should obtain additional information from several of the States, in the
Sforth and in the South, whose returns are manifestly and greatly defective. But none have been received. I
therefore beg leave to conclude, with the remark that the form and details of the succeeding tables may facilitate the
;neasures of the Government of the Union and of the States, in causing their officers occasionally to report further
information, concerning particular branches, and respecting manufactures in general, with their raw materials, their
means, and their instruments.
.Submitting with perfect deference the preceding statement in all its details,
1 have the honor to be, sir. your respectful servant,
TENCH COXE.
7'o the Secretary of the Treasury.
In the course of the numerous and diversified operations, occasioned by the deliberate execution of this digest
and statement, constant and very close attention has been applied to those facts which have occurred throughout
the Union, since the autumn of the year 1810, fiom which a judgment of the condition of the manufactures ot' the
United States could be safely formed. It has resulted in a thorough convictiim that, after allowing for the inter-
ruptions to the importations of certain raw materials, the several branches, and the States, territories, and districts,
have advanced, upon a medium, at the full rate of twenty per centum, which would give an aggregate, for this year,
of 207,315.'311 dollars. In this increase, the State of New^ York is considered to have most largely partaken, especially
by means of her joint stock companies. But, as it is best to make ample allowances for some repetitions of articles,
which are inextricably involved in the subordinate returns, a sincere and well reflected opinion is respectfully sub-
mitted, that the whole People of the United States, taken, in 1813, at eight millions of persons, will actually make,
within this year, manufactured goods (exclusively of the doubtful) to the full value of two hundred millions of dollars,
or forty five millions of pounds sterling.
June 2U/, 1813.
690
FINANCE.
[1814,
Part III.
A series of Tables of the several branches of Anerican Manufactures, exhibiting them by Stales, Territories, and
Districts, so far as they are returned in the reports of the Marshals, and of the Secretaries of the Territories,
and their respective assistants, in the autumn of the year 1810; together ivilh similar returns of certain doubtful
goods, productions of the soil, and agricultural stock, as far as they have been received.
Apparel ^'
Furniture, Goods of Cotton, ff'oollen. Flaxen, Hempen, Silk, Yarn, or Thread.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
Cotton goods, in fami-
lies. Sic.
Cotton manufacturing
establisliments.
Cotton
Duck.
Mixed goods, and
cotton goods chief-
ly mixed.
Flaxen cloths in
families, &c.
AND DISTRICTS.
c
C !
Yards.
Value in
No.
Yards
Value in
0^
Yards.
Yards.
Value in
dollars.
made.
dollars.
3 S
dollars.
Maine, (District) -
811,912
324,765
3
Massachusetts,
-
-
54
36,000
28,600
200
6,000
New Hampshire,
515,985
-
12
-
-
-
-
930,978
1,090,320
Vermont,
131,326
39,398
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,859,931
650,976
Rhode Island,
2,111,729
844,591
28
-
-
-
-
-
299,438
89,831
Connecticut,
-
-
14
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,362,078
800,359
New York,
216,013
69,124
26
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,372,645
2,014,742
New Jersey,
-
-
4
17,500
2,625
-
-
130,856
75,977
847,469
350,833
Pennsylvania,
611,481
64
65,326
-
-
-
-
-
2,990,822
Delaware,
661
661
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
280,369
132,640
Maryland,
-
11
Virginia,
3,007,255
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,272,323
4,918,273
Ohio,
56,072
43,660
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,093,031
425,149
Kentucky,
-
-
15
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee,
1,790,514
-
4
South Carolina,
3,083,188
1,541,594
-
-
-
-
108,627
77, 125
690
345
Georgia,
3,688,534
1,797,265
1
3,148
2,171
-
-
-
-
1,790
1,790
Oi-leans Territory, -
133,180
100,544
Mississippi Territory,
342,472
256,854
22
-
-
-
-
-
-
450
394
l^ouisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory, -
54,977
34,307
1
-
-
-
-
15,068
9,505
92,740
39,425
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,216
1,098
Columbia, (District)
26,000
19,500
3
25,000
12,500
200
16,581,299
269
146,974
2,464,451
21,218,640J
STATP.S, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
Maine, (District) -
Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, -
Vermont,
Rhode Island.
Connecticut,
New York,
New .Tersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Maryland,
Virginia.
Ohio,
Kentucky,
North Carolina,
East Tennessee,
West Tennessee, -
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory,
Illinois Territory, -
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
Jlpparel and Furniture, Goods, S,~c. — Continued.
Mixed cloth, Sc hempen
cloth chiefly mixed.
Yards.
1,801,025
17,820
2,348
1,821,193
Value in
dollars.
10,578
2,174
Hempen cloth manufacturing
establishments.
Pieces of
sail duck.
3,025
3,025
Yards of A'alue in
cloth. dollars.
36,714
36,714
80,813
12,148
Blended, and unnamed
clollis and stufl^s.
Yards.
1,031,047
4,048,209
112,540
191,426
605,675
180,659
582,539
1,755,963
701,156
4,685,385
7,376,154
228,193
471,065
61,503
90,039
20.000
22,131,553
Value in
dollars.
255,262
2,060,576
72,742
241,223
63,231
480,808
1,013,320
418,244
2,057,081
2,989,140
624,194
325,623
40,748
54,023
20,000
Tow cloth.
Yards.
60,000
r20,989
31,721
802,710
Value in
dollars.
33,000
6,51C
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
691
General Exhibit — Continued.
Jlpparel and Furniture
Goods, ^-c. — Continued.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISIRICTS.
Woollen cloth in fami-
lies, &c.
Woollen cloth manufac-
turing' estahhshments.
One silk manufac-
tory.
Blankets of
wool.
Carpeting- and
coverlets.
Yards.
\':iliie ill
No.
Yards
Value in
Yards.
Value in
No.
Value in
Yards.
Value in
dollai-s.
1
made.
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
Maine, (District) -
812,796
487,678
2,000
5,250
Massachusetts,
-
-
1
6.860
10.290
New Hampshire, -
900,373
Vermont,
Rhode Island,
1,207,976
905,982
2
151,315
121,052
o
11.000
10,000
Connecticut,
1,119,115
1,098,242
15
New York,
3,257,812
2,850,585
New Jersey,
374,313
360,632
-
-
-
1,800
1,800
278
1,112
200
60
Pennsylvania,
997,346
-
-
30,666
-
-
-
-
-
9,034
9,049
Delaware,
63,943
63,943
•I
20,500
41,000
Maryland.
-
-
1
-
-
-
.
.
-
750
2,500
Virginia.
408,224
Ohio,
93.074
112,485
Kentucky-
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee, -
34,141
South Carolina,
72,636
58,109
Georgia,
5,591
4,449
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory,
7,898
10,267
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory, -
19,378
29,067
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory,
2,405
2,372
Columbia, (District)
24
9,528,266
71,026
1,800
278
9,984
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
Maine, (District) -
Massachusetts,
New Hampsliire, -
Verniiint.
Rhode Island.
Oonnerficut.
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Maryland,
Virginia,
Ohio.
Kentucky,
North Carolina.
East Tennessee,
West Tennessee, -
South Carolina,
Georgia,
Orleans Territory, -
Mississippi I'erritory,
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory, -
Illinois Territory, •
Michigan Territory,
Columbia, (District)
Jlpparel and Furniture, Goods, fyc. — Continued.
Bagging- (for cotton) of hemp.
CO aj
13
13
Yards.
453.750
9,463
Value in
dollars.
159,445
5,032
463,213
Mixed cloths, & flaxen
cloths chiefly mixed.
Yards.
Vahie in
dollars.
2,000 1,050
10.512 , 7,138
12,512
. c
V
Ji a bo
"o ^ .S "5
- c " F
o.
e 2
Value of all
kinds of
cloths and
stuffs.
Dollars.
1,072,955
2,219,279
1,760,417
1,953,277
1,065,474
2,151,972
5.004.198
1,273,837
4,060,772
248,822
1.015,820
4,611,445
999.538
2,216.526
2,989,140
624,194
1,051,115
1,678,223
2,145,642
106,544
267,515
159,052
54.023
3.470
52,000
Web lace and fringe.
Yards.
1.240
20,000
721,850
38,785,250
743,090
Value in
dollars.
10,000
174
3,120
96,246
109,540
692
FINANCE.
[1814
General Exhibit — Continued.
Apparel and Furniture, Goods, S,-c — Continued.
Cotton and wool spun in Yarn.
One silk manufac-
Hempen and flaxen yarn.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
mills.
tory.*
AND DISTRICTS.
Pounds spun.
Value in
Founds.
Value in
Yards.
Value in
Mills.
Tons
Value in
dollars.
dollai's.
dollars.
made.
dollars.
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
838,348
931,906
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
8,960
8,960
-
1,688
Rhode Island,
433,813
305,824
Connecticut.
New York-
New Jersey,
8,200
9,225
17,200
12,890
Pennsylvania.
403,681
354.962
-
-
-
-
C
26
5,160
Delaware,
130,000
91,000
Maryland,
96.760
111,274
Virginia.
Ohio,
10,000
11.250
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee, -
13,000
9,495
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory, -
-
150
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
'
1,942,764
1,834,046
17.200
14,578
6
26
5,16
Jlpparel and Furnilure, Goods, ^x. — Continued.
STATES, TERRITORIES.
Stockings.
Shirt Buttons.
Sewing silk and raw-
silk.
Thread.
AND DISTRICTS.
1
Manufac-
Pairs
A'alue in
Dozen.
\'alue in
Pounds.
Value in
Runs and
Value ill
tories.
made.
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
skeins.
dollar.';
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
-
37.951
28,453
-
-
103
618
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
-
24,129
17.737
-
-
-
-
4,742,920
189,716
Rhode Island.
-
14,760
7,380
-
-
-
-
15,600
970
Connecticut,
_
-
111.021
-
-
-
28,503
New York.
.
-
-
-
-
-
43.680
7.6 U
New Jersey.
-
15,837
11,877
Pennsylvania.
t
107.508
134,406
7,968
404
Delaware.
6.563
4,759
Maryland.
_
41,088
23.546
Vir2;inia,
-
227,578
227.578
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
-
5.685
5,685
Orleans Territory, -
-
300
300
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
181,399
572,742
7,963
404
103
29,121
4,802,200
198,336
* See preceding page.
f See stocking looms and establishments, under the general head of " instruments and machinery," Sec.
1814.]
DIGEST OP MANUFACTURES.
693
General Exhibit— Continued.
.<?TATES, TEKRITORIES,
AND niSTRICIS.
/ns/m,ne„t, and Machbury for (he manufadnrc of cotton, , Ha j-, hemp, inooK and iilk,
into (;/ii/h,i, ^-c.
Pairs of
hand cards.
Maine, (District) -
Massachusetts,
New Hampshire,
Vermont,
Rhode Ishuid,
Connecticut,
New York,
New Jeisey,
Pennsylvania,
Dehiware,
Maryhmd,
Virguiia,
Ohio,
Kentucky,
North Carolina,
East Tennessee,
West Tennessee, -
South Carolina,
Geori^ia.
Orleans Territory, -
Mississippi Territory
Louisiana Territory,
Indiana Territory, -
Illinois Territ(uy, -
Michigan Territory,
Columbia, (District)
Number.
Spinning'
wliccls, for
cotton,
tiux, and
wool, &.C.
Number.
67,756
55,96.3 133,007
13,381
128,484
5,334
20,058
518
1,777
1 ,350
630
120
328
Looms for
clotbs of
cotton,
wool, &.C.
Number.
55,963 372,743
16,057
22,564
20.970
14,801
1,622
16,132
33,068
4,618
17,577
2.005
6,388
40,856
10,856
23,559
40,978
6,9(;3
10,353
1 1,938
13,290
993
1,330
601
1,256
460
17
110
Manufactories of
Keeds.
Reeds
made.
Value in
dollars.
430
800
325.392
1,230
545
1 ,000
3,025
Stockinjf
looms
and esta-
blish-
ment.s
Number.
Carding Machines.
J3
E
136
10
4,570
148
180
109
139
23
184
413
128
340
11
32
d6
18
21
1,776
I Value card-
I'ounds ed, in dol-
carded. lars.
450.255
797,236
478.000
798,500 I
51,300
504,088 i
1.881,596 ;
257.400 ;
1,940,3.50 i
1
67,936
86,000
7.5,100
3,500
26,000
7,417,261
236,193
228,100
47,910
10,9.30
910,798
147,854
199,257
4.516
8,600
350
13,000
1,837,508
Instruments, Machinery, fyc. — Continued.
Fulling' Mills.
Labor-saving'
.Machinery.
STATF-S, lERKITORIES,
ANI> DISTRICTS.
^
? i
ic'
it'
-
1)
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be a
tn
g
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■J:
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g
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^
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K*
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«
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U
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55
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tf
C
?
Maine. (District) -
59
357,386
89.346
Massachusetts,
221
730,948
442,401
9
New Hampshire,
135
497,500
420,400
Vermont,
166
942,960
235,740
2
.
3
23
_
_
5
1
Rhode Island,
24
42.418
11,085
-
3
_
1
Connecticut.
218
New York.
427
1,811.005
2,263,756
New Jersey,
52
204,610
213,880
.3
(i
4
8
o
1
Pennsylvania,
213
687,383
306,0(i3
1
76
45
43
7
5
1
I
206
i
9,
1
14
Delaware,
8
Maryland,
28
37.745
34.415
6
1
1
5
-
.
•)
o
Virginia,
55
40,911
10.228
Ohio,
21
Kentucky,
33
53,038
78,407
North Carolina.
20
45,226
2.607
East Tennessee,
I
-
6,250
West Tennessee, -
1
1,800
2,700
South Carolina,
-
-
-
-
172
Georgia,
-
-
-
1
1
1
39
-
_
H
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory.
I.ouisiana Territory.
Indiana 'J'erritory.
Illinois Terril<uy.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
-
8
-
-
-
-
3
-
1
1,682
5.452,960
4,117,308
21
87
53
299
10
6
1
1
224
/
5
.)
14
88
tr
694
FINANCE.
[1814.
General Exhibit — Continued.
Instruments and Machinei-y for the manufacture of rottoji, .flax, hemp, zrool, and silk, into
Cloths, ^-c. — Continued.
Labor-saving machinery — Continued.
Wire Card Manufactories.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
Z be
AND DISTRICTS.
^ ?.
Wheel Irons.
m
g
?!
be
c
Lifactories
iking- cot
Hers.
;^ yj —;
'^'^ ?,
o C IJ
C c< *-
o
t2
n4
U
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.-4
-
6
C
.- tn
c
'5.
c
'B.
SES
Mac
tin
car
C -
a
>
c
P4
dozen.
Maine, (District) -
780
Massachusetts,
-
19,448
-
-
-
-
-
4
9,953
78,998
14,400
33,000
New Hampshire, -
-
5,956
Vermont,
-
804
Rhode Island,
25
21.178
Connecticut,
-
11.883
New York, -
-
12,293
New Jersey,
1
11,848
Pennsylvania,
6
8,849
1
1
1
2,400
700
1
-
400
Delaware.
-
1,822
Maryland,
6
12,500
Virginia,
17
971
Ohio, -
-
768
Kentucky,
-
1,656
North Carolina,
56
1,420
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee, -
-
396
South Carolina,
-
6,.341
Georgia,
91
2,819
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory,
-
807
Louisiana Teriitoiy.
Indiana Territory.
■*
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District,)
2
108
204
122,647
1
1
1
2,400
700
5
9,953
79,398
14,400
33,000
Instruments, Machinery, S^-c. — Continued.
Floor cloth stamping estab-
lishments.
Mills for making
machinery for ma-
nufiicturingcotton
Machine makers.
Spinning wheel
makers.
J3
and wool.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
CO
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J
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^
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Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
New Hampshire.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,393
17,982
Vermont.
Rhode Island,
,
_
12
43,500
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey.
Pennsylvania,
1
1,500
3,000
-
-
-
3
7,500
Delaware.
Maryland,
-
-
.
1
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory,
-
-
-
_
-
-
-
5
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District.)
1
1,500
3,000
1
12
43,500
3
7,500
5
6,393
17,982
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
695
General
Exhibit— C
ontinued.
Hats.
Iron Works, and Manvjacturea
of Iron and Steel.
Patent Hat Looms.
Hatt
cries.
Furnaces.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
X
-3
'M
AND DISTRICTS.
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K
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^
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Maine. (District) -
.
00,123
100,968
Massachusetts,
-
-
-
-
-
142,645
415,107
_
-
-
2,340d
154,700
New Hampshire,
-
-
-
30.700
17,100
100,500
V'ermont,
-
-
90,700
-
193,500
s
.■>
10
1,246
102.000
Rhotle IsLmd,
-
-
-
-
106,300
4,987
009,992
9
9
17
3.970
Connecticut,
-
-
-
-
-
-
500,009
_
-
8
16,180
New Yorii,
-
_
-
101
101,014
-
000,035
11
10
01
3,359
362.000
New Jersey,
-
-
-
-
-
31,524
94,050
_
-
10
5,859
361,932
Pennsylvania.
1
500
050
530
474,904
45,369
1,088,046
44
6
50
26,878A
1.301.343
Delaware,
-
-
-
-
500
7,067
09,795
Maryland,
-
-
-
106
-
97.995
301,710
9
1
10
5,500
049,653
Virginia,
-
-
-
270,007
-
397,979
10
2
18
0,930|
171,310
Ohio,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
1,187
109,090
Kentucky,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
4
1.000
North Carolina,
-
-
-
-
25,200
79,400
East Tennessee,
-
-
-
-
47,844
_
-
.")
-
10,779
West Tennessee, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
_
_
4
587
85,098
South Carolina,
-
-
-
43
-
8,036
36.045
Georgia.
Orleans Territory. -
-
-
-
15
-
4,500
36,480
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
-
-
-
14
Indiana Teri-itory.
niinois Territory.
Michigan Territory,
-
-
-
2
-
600
3,800
Columbia, (District,)
1
-
-
6
-
10,000
60,000
88
32
500
050
842
1,095,465
457,666
4,303,744
153
53,908|
0.981.277
Iron
Worl
-4', and Manvfuctures of Iron and .S'/ffZ— Continued.
Bloomerles.
Forg-es.
Trip Hummers.
Rolling' and Slitting-
Mills.
STATES. TERRITORIES.
CO
^
X
-
1
^
1^
m
A\D DISTRICTS.
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rt
5
1 _53
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Maine, (District) -
'
14
Massachusetts,
-
-
-
37
1.418
214.012
11
-
-
-
-
1,900
-
318.600
New Hampsiiire, -
_
-
-
5
1.100
151.200
40
Vermont, -
o
-
18.800
27
921
113.040
05
- 78,574
Rhode Island,
o
-
-
3
50
10.500
35
-
0,500
1
-
-
20
3,300
Connecticut,
-
-
-
18
1.450
183.910
30
-
91,140
0
New York,
7
010
21.000
48
1,084
108.400
49
_
-
1
-
-
230
.33.120
New Jersey,
77
0.289
139.835
25
1 .035
130.450
6
600
48,000
3
-
-
850
30,000
Pennsylvania.
4
-
16,000
78
10.909
1.150.105
50
73,496
18
4,502
98
-
606,426
Delaware. -
_
-
5
215
23,220
-
V
-
-
1,200
150,000
Maryland, -
_
-
-
15
0.435]
280.990
1
""
000
•X
-
-
480
04.000
Virginia.
8
-
-
28
0,740
3 13.980
10
09,780
•2
-
-
4,500
Ohio,
1
50
9.400
Kentucky, -
-
■
-
o
52^
10,600
North Carolina,
18
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
East Tennessee.
0
-
17.799
3
-
38,278
West Tennessee, -
-
-
-
4
05 1 J
72,108
South Carolina,
9
Georgia,
1
13.1
3,000
1
-
3,080
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Endiana Teiritury.
[liinois Territory.
Michigan Territoiy.
Columbia (District)
135
310
'
0,504 i
020,034
330
04,541 0,874,063
000
327,898
34
4,500
1.998 2,780
1,215,946
696
FINANCE.
[1814.
General Exhibit — Continued.
Iron Works, and Manufactures of Iron and Steel — Continued.
Naileries.
Boring-
Mills
Gun Smiths.
STATES. TERRITORIES,
-a
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AND DISTRICTS.
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J3
'6
2
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3
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Maine (District)
6
1,265,594
19,929
Mass;iciiusetts,
-
-
715,585
.
-
-
-
-
-
-
19,095
229,085
New Hampsiiire,
14
203,840
19.150
Vermont,
67
322,560
34,560
Rhoiie Island,
6
164.700
16,470
-
-
-
-
1
800
-
9,600
Connecticut,
18
-
27.092
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,400
-
49,050
New York,
44
2,292,960
275,155
New Jersey,
11
957,480
96,346
-
-
-
-
1
-
1,500
-
-
15,000
Pennsylvania,
175
7,270,825
760,862
3
1,670
106
8,745
115
-
7,470
2,389
307
176,370
Delaware,
1
201,600
16.200
Maryland,
21
1,841,280
160,150
-
-
-
-
-
10
-
155
20
6,150
Virginia,
-
714,795
82,446
-
-
30
2,490
-
-
-
1,720
3,468
83,343
Ohio,
24
-
64,723
Kentucky,
11
196,000
33,660
North Carolina,
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,350
-
14,950
East Tennessee.
4
-
107,406
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,845
West Tennessee, -
3
88,480
20,8"0
South Carolina,
1
-
100
-
-
-
-
-
13
179
-
3,600
Georgia,
1
187,800
23,475
Orleans Territory, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
Mississippi Territory,
liouisiana Territory,
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
Indiana Territory, -
1
20,000
4,000
Illinois Territory.
Michifjan Territory.
Columbia (District)
3
410
15,727,914
3,478,139
1,670
136
11,235
117
37
14,349
5,614
22,890
593,993
Iron T'Forh, and Mamfactures of Iron and Steel-
—Continued.
Swords.
Dlacksmiths.
Steel.
Saws.
Wire
Drawing.
Wire Workers.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
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AND DI.STRICTS.
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Maine (District) .
Massachusetts,
565,718
1
20
4,000
24,912
New Hampshire. .
Vermont,
61
26,485
Rhode Island,
1
50
10,500
Connecticut.
New York.
New .lersey.
,
1
300
45,000
.
.
1
Pennsylvania,
,
2,562
1,572,627
531J
81,147
o
19,000
1
2,000
6
18,700
Delaware.
Maryland, .
,
137
20,905
Vn-gniia,
1,031
5,405
3.998
1
15
3,750
Ohio.
Kentucky-
North Carolina,
,
3,000
540,000
East Tennessee.
"West Tennessee.
South Carolina,
255
86,138
-
1
339
Georgia.
Orleans Territory, .
.
87
•244,000
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory,
33
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory, .
.
15
Michigan Territory.
Columbia (District)
2
1,081
5,405
6,150
3,059,871
4
9171
144,736
2
19,000
1
26,912
6
18,700
* This is the value of work in only twenty-five shops.
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
697
General Exhibit — Continued.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
Maine, (District) -
Massaciiusetts.
New Hampshire.
Vermont.
Rhode Island.
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey, -
Pennsylvania, -
Delaware.
Maryland,
Virgmia,
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory-
Mississippi territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
Iron If'orks, and Mannfacl'nreH of Iron, and Steel — Continued.
Phines.
25.000
25,000
c
19,000
*42,000
61.000
Door Locks.
"4,
9.'36
380
1,316
o
4.680
760
.440
Aug-ers and bitts.
bo
3
£
24.000
24,000
3 .ti
2,000
8,400
10,400
Cutlery.
c
o
y-
111
ill
-3 _;
■z:--c^
113.300
113.360
Currv Combs.
o
a
1.248
1,248
o
13
■a
3,433
3,432
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts.
New Hampshire.
Vermont.
Rhode Island,
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey.
Pennsylvania, -
Delaware.
Maryland.
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
Iron Works, and Mannfactures of Iron and Steel — Continued.
Flat Irons.
^
fee
."
-d
-3
3 ?i
? 5
-d
be
OJ
3
»».
>
2,000
2,000
Files
o
3,000
Hydraulic F,n-
gines.
o
4.000
25.000
Tacks.
S
11,000,000
1 3,000 3 29.000 11,000,000 2,000 1 1,220 1,525
2,000
Wood Screws.
1,220
1.525
* This includes the value of screw aug'ers and hatchets.
698
FINANCE.
[1814.
General Exhibit— Continued.
Iron Works,
^c. 1
Manufactures of Gold,
Silver,
5'e/ //'or^.
and mixed Metals.
V
in 6
Clocks and Watches.
Gold and Silver Work
and Jewelry.
Tin and Cop-
per Ware.
Tinplate Work.
jj bo
O.S
^ '6
3 a
1^ O
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
J2
1j
11
.3
i
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2
£
3
2;
8.S
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a. ii
13 is
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Value in
dollars.
Value in
dollars.
4)
_3
>■
Maine, (District)
Massacliiisetts,
-
-
-
-
46,185
.
161,625
_
.
_
73,715
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
_
_
-
25
350
_
_
1
1,200
Rhode Island.
Connecticut, -
-
-
-
-
-
_
-
-
-
_
139,370
New York.
New Jersey, -
15,000
-
-
-
.
-
-
-
_
29,250
Pennsylvania, -
_
-
-
-
_
901,250
Delaware.
Maryland,
-
-
9
-
3,880
o
-
-
-
11
91,500
Virginia,
-
-
-
7,027
.
4,300
_
52,915
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina,
-
135,160
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory, -
_
-
•20
-
40
-
30
Mississippi Territory,
-.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
7,200
Louisiana Territory,
_
-
-
-
-
3
-
_
-
2
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Teriitory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
31
15,000
135,160
29
25
57,442
45
1,067,175
54,115
14
341,035
Manufactm
'es of mixed Metals.
Brass Foundries.
Copper, Brass, &:
Tin Manufactures.
P3 V.
3 -3
Type Foundries
Plating Manu-
factories.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
tT
AND DISTRICTS.
a>
s
■n
"3
•73
en
3
o
1^
6
-3
E
S
o s
E
3
12;
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Pounds.
Value in
dollars.
o
O
Value in
dollars.
c
3
2
Maine, (District.)
Massachusetts,
_
_
>
45,135
29.964
New Hampshire.
Vermont.
Rh:)de Island,
1
6,000
4
,500
Connecticut,
4
_
-
-
-
1
-
49,200
New York.
New Jersey,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
•3
18,350
Pennsylvania,
_
-
109
-
361,690
-
75,000
Delaware.
Maryland, -
6
-
61
,500
1
-
-
1
Virginia,
"
-
2,240
1,680
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory
Louisiana Territory,
-
-
1
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia (District.)
11
6,000
66
,000
111
47,375
393,334
2
75,000
49,200
2
18,350
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
699
General Exhibit— Continued.
Mamifaclures of mixed Metals — Continued.
stills made.
Manufactures of mixed
Metals.
Coffee Mills.
Hell Foundries.
AND DISTRICTS.
.S
c
3
O
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£
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tr.
O
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^
^
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Maine, (District.)
Massachusetts,
-
-
350,791
151,481
-
-
-
_
21,410
8,555
New Hamphire.
Vermont.
Rhode Island.
Connecticut.
New Yoriv.
New Jersey,
-
-
-
-
2
Pennsylvania.
-
-
-
-
4,000
6,000
10
.
63,000
Delaware.
Maryland, -
20
1,600
Virsjinia,
768
76,800
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
-
4.000
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District.)
788
83,400
350,791
151,481
2
4,000
6,000
10
21,410
71,555
Ma?
M
lufaetiircs of mixed
elah — Continued.
Lead, and Manufactures of Lead.
Metal Buttons.
Lead in Pigs.
Black Lead.
.■K 3
Leaden Shot.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
o5
P
a
t
en
OQ
a
o
o
o
-a
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4J
Ji
6
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c
•
c
3
c
o
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Tons.
c
C
o
"5
Maine, (District.)
Massachusetts,
-
~
20,000
-
200
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
-
-
400
Rhode Island.
Connecticut,
-
155,000
102,125
New York.
New Jersey.
Pennsylvania,
1
3,640
-
-
-
1
420
369
6
575
Delaware.
Maryland.
Virginia,
-
-
300
156
26,520
-
-
-
-
-
2,040
Ohio.
Kentucky
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
W^est Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory-
Louisiana Territory.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District.)
1
158,640
125,825
156
26,720
1
420
369
8
575
2,040
700
FINANCE.
[1814.
General Exhibit — Continued.
«
Lead^ and Manufactures
Soap, and Candles of Tallow, Wax, and Spermaceti, Spring Oil,
«
of Lead — Continued.
and fi'hale Oils.
0) o
Plumber's work.
Soap and Tallow Candles.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
-= (/;
Tallow Candles.
c
T3 « 3
(U
a
o
a.
o
o
H ^ •
■/
EC
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s
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-a
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o
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3
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low C
and So
Value in
S
c
3
>— 1
:>
^"4
dollars.
fl.
f^
p..
1>
Pounds.
Barrels.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Maine, (District) -
.
.
345,000
31,650
Massachusetts,
-
-
-
-
1,436,550
217,060
2,043,720
4,190
258,097
New Hampshire.
Vermont.
Rhode Island,
_
-
-
-
90.000
15,000
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey,
-
-
-
-
-
11,529
-
-
3,846
Pennsylvania,
290,380
73,000
25
1,500,984
-
3,283,960
-
-
512,338
Delaware.
Maryland, -
-
-
■•
7
-
-
-
-
95,000
Virginia,
-
-
-
-
270,918
47,081
783.704
-
78,730
Ohio.
Kentucky.
Nortii Carolina,
-
-
-
1
8,000
1,000
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
-
1
30,000
0,000
100,000
-
12,500
Orleans Territory, -
-
-
-
4
9,902
1,980
166,294
19,955
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory,
-
-
-
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory,
-
-
-
1
0,500
2,350
37,000
-
4,750
Columbia, (District.)
296,380
3
72,000
44
3,358,884
302,606
6,759,678
4,190
409,528
607,338
Soap, and Candles of
Tallow, If ax, and Spermaecti, Spring Oil, and Whale Oils—
Continued.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
Spermaceti
Candles.
o
Id
.S
White Wax
Candles.
Spermaceti and Whale Oil.
Spring- Oil.
C
o
a,
a
"o
V
3
o
o
3
-a
1
II
Spermaceti
Oil.
O
^ ^_
Dollars.
C
O
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4)
3
-
Gallons.
Gallons.
1
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts, -
New Hampshire.
Vermont.
Rhode Island.
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey.
Pennsylvania, -
Delaware.
Maryland.
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory.
Loui.siana do.
Indiana do.
Illinois do.
Michigan do.
Columbia, (District)
465,000
178,300
-
'2
-
28,000
77,696
249,728
240,520
550
1,100
465,000
178,300
2
28,000
77,690
249,728
240,520
550
1,100
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
"01
General Exhibit — Continued.
Manufactures qf Iliilcn
and
tSklns.
Glue.
l{;iz(>r Strops.
Furriers.
C'ntgiit.
Morocco.
Tanneries.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
•Ji
AND DISTRICTS.
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■r.
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Maine. (District)
_
.
200
26,990
Massachusetts,
-
-
~
-
-
2,000
-
21,K17
130.100
174,596
New Hampshire.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
230
Vermont.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
205
Rhode Island, -
-
-
"
-
-
-
-
rA?.\
4,000
52
1.5,971
Connecticut,
-
-
-
-
~
-
-
-
408
New York,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
I3,0.S3
219,800
867
151,165
New Jersey,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
248
46,515
Pennsylvania, -
53,200
O
2,000
4
22,000
-
t
8,820
165,400
715
Delaware,
-
-
-
-
-
-
25
Maryland,
Virginia.
500
:
_
_
~
-
_
-
191
442
273,829
Ohio, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
217
Kentucky,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
207
North Carolina,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
150,868
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
59
11.924
South Carolina,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
83
13,557
Georsiia.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31
18,621
Orleans Territory.
-
-
_
-
-
-
-
-
10
13,570
Mississippi do.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
Louisiana do.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
/
Indiana do.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
18
Illinois do.
-
.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
1,300
Michigan do.
-
.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
J
1,360
Columbia, (District) -
-
-
-
-
"
-
-
■"
5
53.70G
2
2,000
4
22,000
2,000
9
44, 053 1
519,360
4.310
900,206
JManufactures of Hides and Skins — Continued.
<
Tanncric-s — Continued.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
i
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s
^
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Dollars.
Dollars.
Maine, (District)
_
28,163
_
_
.
231,174
Massachusetts, -
-
-
05.888
-
2,800
62,536
-
1.212.979
New Hampshire,
-
-
853.390
-
-
-
251,700
Vermont,
-
-
-
1.731.520
-
-
-
386,500
Rhode Island, -
-
99.004
9,263
-
208
1 .070
-
93,183
Connecticut,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
476.339
New York,
-
-
210.445
-
-
61,618
-
1.079.742
New Jersey,
-
20,320
9,000
-
3,674
123.482
386,187
Pennsylvania,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,599,044
Delaware,
32,180
-
-
14.330
-
-
-
111,271
Maryland,
215.844
-
-
-
-
-
744,336
Virginia.
-
_
-
-
-
-
-
676.076
Ohio.
-
_
-
-
-
-
153.581
Kentucky,
70,432
-
-
-
-
-
-
255,212
North Carolina,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
396,645
East Tennessee,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
46,937
West Tennessee,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48,140
South Carolina.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
40,671
Georgia.
-
-
500
-
-
-
-
68,873
Orleans Territory,
-
-
7,390
-
-
-
-
05,270
Mississippi do.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
39,590
Louisiana do.
Indiana do.
-
-
.
-
-
-
-
9.300
Illinois do.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,750
Michigan do.
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,750
Columbia, (District)
318,450
99,604
341,969
2,608,240
3,008
128.898
123.482
1 8,388,250
89
tt
702
FINANCE.
[1814.
General Exhibit — Continued.
Manufactures of Hides and Skins — Continued.
Shoes, Boots, Slippers,
Trunks, Saddles, Bridles, and Harness.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
Ji tfi
tfl
eft J.
AND DISTRICTS.
i
03 p.
c
o
fi
CO
dJ fP o.
o »
1) "S
11 ii
h
en
5^
en
Valu
hoe.s,
id Sli
ll
3-13
o
cc a
:2
en
en rt
Pairs.
Number.
Number.
Sets.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Maine, (District)
129,364
_
.
_
135,281
24,678
Massachusetts. -
_
2.218,671
-
-
-
-
2,201,792
-
188,726
New Hainpsliire.
Vermont,
304,280
-
-
-
-
375,765
-
127,840
Rhode Island,
37,000
2.350
-
1,650
-
27,000
7,050
21,000
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey,
-
342.793
-
-
-
-
427,685
Pennsylvania,
-
1,327,776
14,372
-
88,818
Delaware,
-
34,898
-
-
-
53,748
Maryland,
331
306,462
-
94
12,150
*1,135
500,500
-
177,944
Virginia,
_
266,643
-
-
-
566
601,122
_
251.159
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina,
-
-
-
-
-
220,000
East Tennessee,
-
-
-
-
5,347
-
27.045
West Tennessee.
South Carolina,
26
6,5:20
-
-
-
-
15,856
-
15,675
Georgia.
Orleans Territory,
162
61,264
-
-
-
-
122,528
Mississippi do.
Louisiana do.
12
-
-
3
Intiiaiia do.
Illinois do.
6
-
3
Michigan do.
-
-
-
1
60
-
-
-
720
Columbia, (District)
537
5,035.372
16,722
102
102,678
1,701
4,686,624
7,050
834,787
Manufactures of Hides and Skins — Continued.
Boot
s. Shoes, &c.
Moccasins.
Dressed Buckskins, Leather Gl
oves, and Overalls.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
shoes,
ppers,
d sad-
ddlery,
d shoe
of lea-
>'alue of
>
o
Leather
'i
Is-
AND DISTRICTS.
'o'-S i
f^ ^
harness.
c .i
c -n
g-loves.
13 _.
dj
o ,„-.=
'.5 a
'.5 "^
3 a
a * °^'z
Valu
oots,
unks
ery.
alue
shoe
bind
thcr.
ti
%'i-
alue
buck
ther
over
K^
n
P
>
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Pairs.
Val . in
doUs.
Pail's.
Number.
Dozen of
pairs.
Dollars.
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,875
-
14,625
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
12i
-
138
Rhode island.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,800
1
10.800
Connecticut.
-
231,812
New York.
New Jersey.
Pennsylvania,
3,126,107
-
3,500
300
150
200
-
2,696f
-
21.148
Delaware.
Maryland.
Virginia.
-
-
11,320
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia,
-
-
-
-
-
-
100
-
-
100
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
3,126,107
331,812
14,820
300
150
200
100
9,384^
1
46,811
*The value is included in the value of saddlery.
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
703
General Exhibit — Continued.
Mamifaclur
ev from Seeds
Cirabi
Fruit,
uiid Cane,
(infilled and fermented.
Mustwd.
Kluxsted Oil.
Spirits Distilled.
STATES, TERRITORIES.
■u
■•-•
'•1
AND DISTRICTS.
Cl
t
o
■Ji
O w
o
3
V)
3
5
tfi
Spi
from
grain
X p
"
2
-^
<:
Sh
^
'■Si
i.**
''.^
•/■-
(iallons
(ialloiis.
Dollars.
Maine, (District) -
.
.
2,000
3,000
4
100,300
107,200
Mai^sachiisftts,
-
-
-
■y.i
11,100
•10,982
-
-
380,210
2.172,000
1.028,326
New IIaiHi)sliire,
-
-
-
19
20.500
22, 1 00
18
-
135,950
-
74,450
A'ennoiit,
-
-
-
20
50,037
50,(i37
125
-
173,285
-
129.964
Rhode Ishiiul,
-
-
i>
9,500
11,950
15
-
1,193,398
848,240
Connecticut,
-
-
-
21
01,712
500
-
1,374.404
-
811,144
New York,
-
-
28
33,127
■H.7H4
591
.
2,107,243
1,085,794
New Jeisey,
-
-
0
29.000
29,0<IO
727
-
1,102,272
015,125
Pennsylvania,
3
25,500
10,200
171
521,375
518,121
3,594
-
0,5.52.284
-
3.980.045
Dehiware,
-
-
-
-
-
-
51
-
27,000
-
15,480
Maryhmcl,
-
-
K!
10,375
14.950
1,509
-
733,012
127.700
509,060
\iri;inia,
-
-
-
32
2S,902
28,902
3,002
-
2,307,589
-
1.711,079
Ohio,
-
-
-
1
3,752
3,941
343
-
1,212.200
-
580,180
Kentucky,
-
-
-
il
4,005
4,005
2,000
-
2.220,773
-
740,242
Nortli Carolina,
-
-
-
;i
5,230
5,205
-
5,420
1,380.091
-
758.005
East 1 ennessee.
-
-
-
-
1.800
-
-
335,198
_
107,599
West Tennessee, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
750
-
400,047
-
233,360
South Carolina,
-
-
-
1
100
100
-
1.458
430.853
-
297,060
Georgia,
-
-
-
-
-
126
-
545,212
-
462,390
Orleans Territory, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
17
-
-
227,935
157,025
Mississippi 1 eri-itmy.
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
Louisiana Feiritory,
-
-
-
-
-
28
Indiana Territory, •
-
-
-
-
-
28
-
35.950
-
16,230
Illinois Territory, -
-
-
-
-
-
19
_
10,200
-
8,670
Michigan Territory,
-
-
-
-
8
-
20,400
14,172
Columbia, (District)
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
25,500
10,200
383
770,583
848.809
14,191
0,884
22,977.107
2.827.025
15,558,040
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
Grain, Fruit, andCanr Liquors, distilled and fermented.
Beer,Alc,&. Porter, brew'd.
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
Rhode Island,
Connecticut.
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Maryland,
Virginia,
Ohio,
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia,
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi 'Territory
Louisia!ia Territory,
Indiana 'Territory, .
Illinois 'Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
> u, ^
1) o o
■^ -^ c
Sao
a)
42
6
48
22,400
60,890
2,170
71,273
470
9,330
4,251
1,110
1,878
132
2.900
86,450
340,766
17,229,
376,07-:
7,016
69,380
23,898
5,712
11.268
Wines.
SQ
o
o o "
17.100
182,690 955,791
96
101
6,000
6.000
67
iaC
Dollars.
4.990
3,386
Dry Manufactures from Grain.
Starcli ami Hair Powder.
Quantit\,
Pounds.
\'alue.
Dollars.
6,000
142
14,376
358,000
157.314
Wafers.
Value
made.
41.706
29,000
Dolls
5,000
515,314
rO.766
5,000
704
FINANCE.
[1814.
General Exhibit — Continued.
•
Maniifactxirts of Wood.
Shipping'.
Boats.
Cabinet Wares.
Chairs.
Wag-ons.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
6
'^
^ X
oT .
r2
"Value in
X
'3
Value in
P 4S
s
§ rt
^3
Value in
dollars.
yi
dollars.
--§
Zi
^^
t
£
dollars.
C
M
M
^
o
3
O
C!
o
H
ca
H
S
>
S
i>-
^
2;
Maine. (District)
Massachusetts,
23,410
656.095
•
-
-
-
318,622
-
1,694
96,060
2,260
43,600
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
-
-
-
-
-
-
118.450
Rhode Island.
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey.
Pennsylvanb,
13,197
1,001,930
-
389
19,450
480
657.870
-
-
-
-
8.658
014,625
Delaware.
Maryland.
-
-
-
-
-
50
017,043
Virginia,
-
-
-
-
-
-
114,557
.
507
9,105
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory. -
-
-
-
-
-
50
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory,
-
-
■2
-
-
6
-
1
-
-
3
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory, -
-
-
o
-
1 ,060
6
Michigan Territory-
Columbia, (District)
3(J,607
1,658.025
1
389
00,710
596
1,426,510
1
2,001
105,185
3
10,918
258,225
Manufactures of Wood — Continued.
Carriag'es.
Coopers' Mares.
^^■ater turnin£
Machuies.
=-
Saddle Trees.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
a,
If
AND DISTRICTS.
2 6
.
-g
Value in
A'alue in
C
A'alue in
«|
C
"3
Value in
c
dollars.
C.
O
dollars.
dollars.
o
o
p
dollai's.
^
'4,
^
55 "
'A
S5
S
o
Maine, (District) -
.
9.000
Massachusetts.
_
733
100.674
_
37.995
69,318
New Hampsiiire.
Vermont.
Rhode Island.
Connecticut.
-
-
68.855
New York.
New Jersey.
-
-
l:-29,500
Pennsylvania.
51
-
578,816
958
-
345,887
5
8,400
-
10
_
0.705
Delaware.
Maryland.
00
-
397,500
-
-
.
-
-
-
1
1.500
750
\ irginia.
-
1.680
143,504
.
1,047
345
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
W^est Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
16
-
_
_
,
_
.
1
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory. -
-
-
_
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
89
0,413
1,449,849
965
39,040
415,550
5
8,400
t
11
1,500
3,455
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
General Exhibit— Continued.
705
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
Manufactures of J food — Continued.
Lasts, and
Boot Trees.
Prints cut.
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
New Hampshire.
Vermont.
Rhode Island,
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania.
Delaware.
Maryland.
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Teriitory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territoiy.
Columbia, (District)
3,000
3,000
i^
Printing' Pres-
ses.
G,000
0,000
O p al
3 w O
-3 l/TS
•20,000
00,000
Bark gToiind.
26
S"
3
.3,, 000
3,500
Baskets.
g
34,01i
9,i0G
M,OI;
9,406
Itakes.
3
<,
o
11,000
11,000
o
•a
1,870
1,870
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
Maine. (District)
Massachusetts,
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
Ivliode Island.
Connecticut,
New York.
New Jersey.
Pennsylvania.
Delaware.
Maryland.
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
Nortli Carolina,
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans, (Territory)
Mississippi, do.
Louisiana, do.
Indiana, do.
Illinois, do.
Michigan, do.
Columbia. (District)
Manufactures of Wood — Continued.
Manufactures of Essences and Oils, of and
from wood.
Corks, cut.
W
OJ o
5,000
5.000
Wooden Clocks.
Number.
4
14,565
14,569
Value,
in dollars.
36
123,955
12-2,991
Num'r.
*6,312
i»
- o
31,000
6,312 131,000
Essence of
Spruce.
3
O
a.
1,250
1,250
2,500
2,500
Oil, or Spirits of Turpentine, and
Varnish.
.^H
24
V O '^
t. <ii 3
o 5 o
- c a.
r: o 3
O "" B
Gallons.
6,000
94,900
100,900
Turpentine
Spirits aiic
Varnish.
Value of
spirits of
turpentine
and varnish
Gallons.
Dollars.
22,000
18,000
20,650
138,000
22,000 176,650
•The value of these is included in the value of Hatteries.
706
FINANCE.
[1814.
1
1
General Exhibit — Continued.
Refined Sugar.
■
Manufactures of Paper.
Sugar Refined.
Paper made.
1
Paper stamped.
t3
(A
oi
QJ
X
STATES, TERRITORIES,
o
^
^
fc0 4i
i2
AND DISTRICTS.
o
(a
9
m
■}i
yi
o
.s
4)
«3
o
3
>
(£
o
O
^
>"
Oh
3
>-
Maine, (District.) -
3
4,500
.
.
16,000
Massacliusetts,
_
422,000
82,400
-
95,129 2
2,500
-
290,951
New Hampshire,
_
-
-
6
-
-
-
42.450
Vermont,
_
-
-
11
23,350
-
-
70,050
Rhode Ishmd,
2
-
-
3
14,625
-
88|
53,297
-
8,000
8,000
Connecticut,
_
-
-
19
-
-
-
82,188
New York,
10
2,474,742
420,706
28
77,756
-
233,268
New Jersey,
_
-
-
14
10.380
-
-
49,750
Pennsylvania,
U
3,364,590
605,618
64
165,981
-
340
626,749
4
140,000
97,417
Delaware, -
_
-
-
4
-
-
-
75,000
Maryland, -
7
755,879
150,000
9
22,200
-
-
77,515
Virginia,
_
-
-
4
3,000
-
-
22,400
Ohio,
_
-
-
o
-
-
-
10,000
Kentucky, -
-
-
-
6
6,200
-
-
18,600
North Carolina,
_
-
-
3
2,400
-
-
6,000
East Tennessee,
-
-
2
-
-
-
15,500
West Tennessee.
South Caroiina,
-
-
-
1
Georgia.
Orleans, (Territory)
1
50,000
13,000
Mississippi do.
Louisiana do.
Indiana do.
Illinois do.
Michigan do.
Columbia, (District.)
2
800,000
144,000
1
33
7,867,211
1,415,724
179
425,521
22,50t
4281
1,639,718
4
148,000
105,417
Mannfactiires^of
Paper — cont'd.
Marble, Stone, and Slate Manufactures.
Playing- Cards.
u-ble manufac-
tured.
Mai-ble sawed.
O
Mill Stones.
Cm
o
•^ i
9 ?;
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
u5
T-
i—T
■Ji
1%
, X
3w
^
[fi
^ «
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C
O 1-
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5 .
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o
i 2.
s
>
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6
O
c
'si
3 S"
1
Value in
%
^H
> <
^
5
i>
o
S
d o
K- X
dollars.
Maine, (District.)
Massachusetts,
-
97,500
-
16
89,400
38,000
-
-
-
13,000
New Hamoshire.
Vermont.
-
1
20,000
10,000
Rhode Island.
Connecticut,
-
-
11,000
New York.
New Jersey.
3,000
3,750
Pennsylvania,
4
-
42,900 2
2 340,150
o
-
30,000
2,965
Delaware, -
Maryland, -
-
-
2 10,000
-
-
-
-
1
6,000
1,000
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
goulli Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans, (Terntory.^
Mississippi, do.
1
Louisiana, do.
Indiana, do.
lUinois, do.
Michigan, do.
Columbia. (District.
)
4 3,000
144,150 \
24 361,150
19
109,40U
78,000
2,965
1
6,000
14,000
1814.]
DIGEST OF l^IANUFACTURES.
707
General Exhibit — Continued.
Glass Manufactures.
Earthen Manufactures.
Glass, made.
Glass, cut.
I'ottcrs' Wares.
STATES, TERRITOIIIES,
AND DISTRICrS.
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Massachusetts,
-
-
-
36,000
-
-
-
18.700
]Nevv Hauipshire.
Vermont,
-
-
_
-
-
1
4,150
Rhode Island.
Connecticut,
2
-
-
27,360
-
-
12
-
30,740
New York,
4
3,805,000
-
608,800
New Jersey,
4
322,000
7,600
120,444
-
o
-
35,850
Pennsylvania,
8
-
-
144,800
1
1,000
164
056.000
164,520
Delaware.
Maryland,
3
540,000
7,000
72,600
-
-
3
-
360
Virgniia,
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
2,400
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East 'I'ennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans, (Territory)
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
600
Mississippi, do.
Louisiana, do.
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
Indiana, do.
Illinois. do.
Michigan, do.
Columbia, (District)
1
300,000
-
36,000
-
1
-
3,000
23
4,967,000
14,600
1,040.004
1
1,000
194
656,600
259,720
Manufactures of Tobacco.
American Cig
ars.
Spanish C
1
igars. Manufactured Tobacco and Snuft'.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
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Pounds.
Founds.
Founds.
Dollurs.
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
-
-
-
-
-
-
118,400
-
37,281
New Hampshire.
Vermont.
Rhode Island,
-
-
-
-
~
1
Connecticut.
New York.
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
200,000
26.000
45,200
New Jersey.
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
-
29,061,000
44,253
!l
3,898,999
26,550
67
2,186,757
-
410,910
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
71,800
17,950
Maryland,
-
-
-
-
■■
-
9
-
-
-
200,000
Virginia,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,726,713
-
-
469,000
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina,
-
-
-
-
••
-
1
-
-
-
200
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans, (Territory)
400
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
51,625
-
9,034
Mississippi, do.
Louisiana. do. -
Indiana. do.
Illinois. do.
Michigan, do.
Columbia. (District)
402
29,061,000
44,253
9
3,898,999
26..550
82
5.031,870
251.025
97.800
1,189,575
708
FINANCE.
[1814.
General Exhibit — Continued.
Drugs, Dye Stuffs, Paints
4-c. and Dying.
Drugs.
Nitre, Brimstone,
Glauber Salts.
Copperas.
Turme-
Prussian
Blue.
Borax, &c.
rick.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
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Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
-
-
-
-
1.350
334,238
13,369
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,960
1,200
Rhode Island.
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey,
-
30,000
Pennsylvania,
8
12G,950
1
360
244.100
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,000
6,000
Delaware.
Maryland,
-
2,150
-
-
-
-
-
-
200
40
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee, -
-
-
-
-
-
598
148
50,600
6,350
South Carolina.
Georsjia.
Orleans, (Territory)
11
Mississippi, do.
Louisiana, do. -
5
Indiana, do.
Illinois, do.
Michigan, do.
Columbia, (District)
24
159,100
1
3G0
245,450
334,829
13,517
59,560
7,550
200
40
3,000
6,000
Drugs, Dye Stuffs. Paints, ^-c.
and Dying.
Hope Walks.
Paint.
Lampblack.
Printers' Ink.
Dying.
Cables and C
ordage.
STATES, TERRITORIES.
AND DISTRICTS.
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.
.
11
586|
234,600
Massachusetts.
-
-
-
-
-
6,000
3,000
-
-
-
2,846i
1,068,044
New Hampshire.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
195
58,500
Vermont.
Rhode Island,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
13
545
163,500
Connecticut, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
.
-
18
-
243,950
New York,
-
-
-
-
-
-
_
-
-
18
1,345
538,000
New Jersey. -
1
100
32.500
Pennsylvania,
-
-
-
1
4,000
-
*40
29,025
35
933^
357,498
Delaware.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
250
12,800
Maryland,
-
-
-
_
-
-
-
-
-
21
1,080
561,800
Virginia,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
-
162,413
Ohio.
Kentucky,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
38
1,99U
398,400
North Carolina,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
26,000
East Tennessee,
-
-
-
_
-
-
-
"
-
-
4,000
West Tennessee, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
li
435
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
891
21,429
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
980
392,000
1
100
32,500
1
4,000
6,000
3,000
40
29,025
173
10,S43|
4,243,368
* The dyers, in many of tlie other States, are returned with the fuUing mills.
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
709
General Exhibit — Continued.
Manufactures of Hair.
Various <^ Miscel. Manufactures.
Brushes.
Horse-h.iir
Clotli.
Sieves.
Curled Hair.
Hand
Itellows.
Chocolate.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
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AND DISTRICTS.
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Maine, (District;
Massachusetts,
-
UGOfi
4,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
255,500
73,100
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
-
-
-
-
-
86i
! 384
Rhode Island.
Connecticut.
New York,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
30,000
8,550
New Jersey, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
300,000
60,000
Pennsylvania,
24
-
94,760
1
5,400
-
-
-
-
-
.>
6,500
-
210,200
41,740
Delaware.
Maryland,
2
-
21,000
-
-
-
-
5
-
3,037
-
-
1
9,000
1,800
Virginia,
-
-
-
-
-
-
.
-
40
0 150
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
384
5
o
26
1,666
120,760
1
5,400
862
40(
) 3,187
6,500
3
810,700
185,190
. —
Various and Miscellaneous Manufactures — Continued.
Com
position
Corn Brooms.
Drums.
Engraving.
Book Binding'.
Artificial
Om
aments.
Flowers.
frlATES, TERRITORIES,
^
AND DISTRICTS.
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Maine, (District.)
Massachusetts,
-
-
70,000
4,000
New Hampshire.
Vermont.
Rhode Island.
Connecticut.
'
New York.
New Jersey, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
Pennsylvania,
1
6,000
-
-
5
2,500
16
33,200
102
107.183
3
6,700
Delaware.
Maryland.
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia (District.)
1
16
6,000
70,000
4,000
5
2,500
33,200
103
107,183
3
6,700
90
tt
710
FINANCE.
[1814.
General Exhibit — Continued .
Various and Miscellaneous Manufactures — Continued.
Gun Powder.
Ground Ginger.
Tortoise Shell, Ivory,
and Horn Manufac's.
Looking Glass
Frames.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
^'2 »-
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M
C
-^
C
£
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So
1
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of Tortoi
Ivory, a
Manufact
liars.
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Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
6
120,000
72,000
-
-
-
49,905
80,624
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
1
1,000
750
-
-
-
300
480
Rhode Island.
Connecticut, -
7
43,640
-
-
-
70,000
New York, -
2
26,000
10,400
New Jersey, -
2
68,700
61,125
Pennsylvania,
2'2
280,866
153,825
2
57,000
5,520
6,740
31,225
12
100,000
Delaware,
1
250,000
125,000
Maryland.
9
323,447
164,122
-
-
-
-
28,000
Virginia,
53
130,059
60,767
Ohio, -
6
12,850
7,355
Kentucky,
03
115,716
38,561
North Carolina.
8
3,000
2,550
East Tennessee,
-
-
26,426
West Tennessee, -
21
44,373
22,186
South Carolina.
Georgia,
2
2,500
1,250
Orleans Territory. -
3
15,000
11,250
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory, -
3
3,600
1,800
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District.)
208
1,397,111
803,007
2
57,000
5,520
56,945
210,329
12
100,000
Various and Miscellaneous Manufactures — Continued.
Muslin and Linen Printing.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
Rhode Island.
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey.
Pennsylvania.
Delaware,
Maryland,
Virginia,
Ohio,
Kentucky,
North Carolina,
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory, -
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory,
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
o S o C
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M
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a
122
1,061,332
145,290
122
1,061,232
Value in
dollars.
17,880
Printing.
o
108
145,290
17,880
110
o o
3 -
3,194
353,5K
Salt.
36
o
356,711
62
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468,198
468,198
366
366
■a
3
118,757
800
10,200
1,238,365
3
r9,526
600
600
1,000
4,100
2,050
7,538
3,769
740,000
704,000
24,000
24,000
324,870
324,870
7,500
3,800
6,110
I,149,72f
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
711
General Exhibit — Continued.
Various and Miscellaneous Manufactures — Continued.
Suspenders.
Straw Bonnets.
Spectacles.
Steel Tliimbles.
IfTATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
Manu-
Dozen
Value, in
Number.
Value in dol-
Value in
Dozen.
Value in
facto-
made.
dollars.
lars.
dollars.
dollars.
ries.
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
-
-
-
-
551,988
10,000
2,777
10,000
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
-
-
-
38
1,010
Rhode Island,
-
-
7,2G0
25,800
Connecticut,
-
-
-
27,100
New York.
New Jersey,
-
-
-
40
160
Pennsylvania,
o
2,223
19,049
Delaware.
Maryland.
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
1
200
2,000
3
2,422
21,049
7,680
606,058
10,000
2,777
10,000
Various and Miscellaneous Manufactures — Continued.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
Umbrellas.
Upholstery.
Whips.
Miscellane-
ousjGoods.
Makers.
Value made,
in dollars.
Uphols-
terers.
Value of work,
in dollars.
Manufac-
tories.
Dozen made.
Value in dol-
lars.
Value in dol-
lars.
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
New Hampshire,
Vermont,
Rhode Island,
Connecticut,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware.
Maryland.
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory,
Columbia, (District)
7
43,000
9
165.000
o
7,050
7,990
38,000
71,612
34,657
7
43,000
9
165,000
2
7,050
45,990
106,269
712
FINANCE.
[1«14.
A Summary, showing the value of such of the Manufactures of (he several States, Territories, and Districts, in
1810, as are comprehended in the preceding tables, excluding doubtful articles.
Maine, (District) ........
$2,137,781
Massachusetts, ....
17,516,423
New Hampshire, ....
3,135,027
Vermont, ....
4,325,824
Rhode Island, . . , -
*3,079,556
Connecticut, . . , .
15,900,560
New York, ....
tl4,569,136
New Jersey, . , .
4,703,063
Pennsylvania,
32,089,130
Delaware,
990,711
Maryland,
6,553,597
Virginia, . .
11,447,605
Ohio, ....
1,987,370
Kentucky,
§4,120,683
North Carolina,
5,323,322
East Tennessee,
1,156,049
West Tennessee,
1,552,225
South Carolina,
|2. 174,157
Georgia,
12,743,863
Orleans Territory,
814,905
Mississippi Territory,
314,305
Louisiana Territory,
34,657
Indiana Territory,
196,532
Illinois Territory,
71,703
Michigan Territory,
37,018
Columbia, (District)
719,400
Amoun
t, in dollars,
•
127,694,602
^ Summary of the Manufactures of the United States, hi the year 1810, so far as they appear in the preceding tabu-
lar statement, taken from the returns of the Marshals, and the Secretaries of the Territories, exhibiting the
respective values of the several descriptions or branches of manufacture, and excluding doubtful articles.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Goods manufactured by the loom, of cotton, wool, flax, hemp, and silk, with stockings, -
Other goods, of those five materials, spun, ... . .. . -
Instruments and machinery manufactured, value - - - - $186,6507
Carding, fulling, and floor cloth stamping, by machinery, value, - - 5,957,816 3
Hats, of wool and fur, &c. and of mixtures of them, - - . - -
Manufactures of iron. ---------
Manufactures of gold, silver, set work, mixed metals, &c. . .. - -
Manufactures of lead, ---------
Soap, candles of tallow, wax, spermaceti, spring oil, and whale oil.
Manufactures of hides and skins, -------
Manufactures from seeds, ---------
Grain, fruit, and cane liquors, distilled and fermented, - - - - -
Dry manufactures, from grain, exr/wsiue/y o/'^OMr, mea/, ^■f- - . - -
Manufactures of wood. ---------
Manufactures or essences, and oils, of and from wood, - - - -
Refined or manufactured sugar, --------
Manufactures of paper, paste boards, cards, &c, ------
Manufactures of marble, stone, and slate, ------
Glass manufactures, ..--.---.-
Earthen manufactures, -.----..--
Manufactures of tobacco, --------
Drugs, dye stuffs, paints, &c. and dying, -------
Cables and cordage, - ---------
Manufactures of hair, ---------
Various and miscellaneous manufactures, -------
Amount, - . - -
$39,497,057
2,052,120
6,144,466
4,323,744
14,364,536
2,463,912
325,560
1,766,292
17,935,477
858,509
16,528,207
75,766
5,554.708
179,150
1,415,724
1,939,285
462.115
1,047,004
259,720
1,260,378
500,182
4,243,368
129,731
4,347,601
$127,694,602
* The Marshal of Rhode Island represents liis return as short of the real amount of manufactures, by 25 to 35 per cent.
\ The Marshal of Connecticut represents the manufactures of that State as considerably greater than the sum reported.
{ It is presumed to be not improper to note litre, that the unofficial estimate of the manufactures of the State of New York, re-
ceived from thence in November last, and transmitted to the treasury in the month following, including some of those which have
been classed as doubtful, amounts to $33,387,566. It is not made by the Marshal, and is in round numbers.
§ The Marshal of Kentucky considers the quantity of iron as much greater than is reported. Such appearances and convictions
occur throughout the United States.
B The Marshal of South Carolina represents the returns of various cloths and distilled spirits, in that Stiite, as not more than one-
half of the real value, and that, in general, the manufactures are much more considerable than his assistants have reported.
1 The Marshal of Georgia is decidedly of opinion, that the manufactures of that State amount to a much larger sum than his as-
sistants have reported.
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
713
An Estimate of the value of the Manvfacliires of the United Stales, rxcludinff the doubt fid articles, digested by
States, Districts, and Territories, formed btj a consideration of all the reported details, and by a valuation of
the Mamtfactures which are entirely omitted or imperfectly returned, for the year 1810.
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
New Hampshire,
Vermont,
Rhode Island,
Connecticut,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Maryland,
Virginia,
Ohio,
Kentucky,
North Carolina,
East Tennessee,
West Tennessee,
South Carolina,
Georgia,
Orleans Territory,
Mississippi do.
Louisiana do.
Indiana do.
Illinois do.
Michigan do.
Columbia, (District)
}
Amount,
$3,741,116
21,895,528
5,225,045
5,407,280
♦4,106,074
17,771,928
25,370,988
7,054,594
.33,691.111
1,733,744
11,468,794
15,263,473
2,894,290
^6,181,024
6,653,152
3,611,029
3,623,595
3,658,481
1,222,357
419.073
200,000
300,000
120,000
50,000
1,100,000
$172,762,676
.^n Estimate for one year, ending on the ^Oth day of September, 1790, of the value of the specified Manufactures,
actually inported from foreign countries, into the United States, together with the goods rated ad valorem,
from, those countries and ports which supply manufactures, intended to exhibit the probable amount of foreign
manufactures imported, during that year.
Denominations and descriptions
of Goods.
Price at that
Value of each de-
time.
nomination.
Cents.
Beer, ale, and porter.
-
-
83,734 gallons.
20
$16,746 80
Loaf sugar.
-
-
140,528 pounds.
10
14,052 80
Candles, of tallow.
-
-
6,206
do.
10
620 60
Do. wax.
-
-
1,749
do.
50
874 50
Cheese,
-
-
92,282
do.
8
7,382 56
Soap,
-
-
13,537
do.
10
1,353 70
Tobacco, manufactured.
-
-
928
do.
20
185 60
SnuflT, -
-
-
377
do.
20
75 40
Nails and spikes.
-
-
1.808,439
Cwt. qrs.
do.
lbs.
7
126,590 73
Steel, unwrought.
-
-
5.428 3
5
6
36,478 00
Cables, -
-
-
626 1
23
800
5,059 64
Tarred cordage, -
Untarred cordage and yarn.
Twine and pack thread.
-
-
5,151 3
27
800
41,294 34
-
-
894 1
1
900
6,046 15
-
-
676 0
22
20
15,093 60
Salt,
1,194,188 bushels,
at various prices.
-
109,132 04
Malt, -
5,232
do.
-
-
60
3,139 20
Shoes, slippers, and goloshoes.
of leather.
-
57.927 pairs.
100
57,927 00
Shoes or slippers, silk or stuff'.
-
-
25,729 do
80
30,583 20
Boots, -
-
-
844 do
500
4,220 00
Wool and cotton cards.
-
-
757 dozens,
400
3,028 00
Cider, beer, ale, and porter.
-
18,166 doz.
bottles.
133
24,160 78
Packs of playing cards.
-
-
18,552 packs.
6
1,113 12
Value of goods dutied ad valor
e7n.
not specified, but generally manufactures.
Amount,
14,798.481 21
$15,295,638 97
* It is represented, as the concurrent opinion of several of the officers of the Government of the United States in Rhode
Island, that the increase of the cotton manufacture of that State, since 1810, is equal to thirty-three and one-third per centum.
■\ The Marshal of Connecticut represents that there are constant additions to the number and capital of the manufactures in
that State.
i'Fhe Marshal of Kentucky represents the production of hemp, their greatest raw material, as doubled in many places, in 1811,
and that the capcaity of that State to'supply saltpetre is very great
714
FINANCE.
[1814.
A statement of Exports of the Manufactures of the United States, during one year, commencing the \st October,
1806, and ending the 30th September, 1807.
Species of Merchandise.
;
Quantity or value.
Oil, Spermaceti,
gallons.
44,339
Whale and other fish.
-
_ _ _
_
do.
932,797
Spermaceti candles.
Wood — Staves and headings
-
_ _ _
.
pounds.
172,132
-
- - .
-
M.
37,701
Shingles,
-
- _ -
_
do.
76,890
Hoops and poles,
-
- - -
-
do.
3,621
Boards, plank, and
scantling.
- - .
-
M. feet,
79,424
Hewn timber,
.
_ _ _
_
tons.
48,855
Lumber of all kinds,
-
- - -
.
dollars.
90,469
Masts and spars.
. . _
_
do.
21,084
Oak bark, and other dye,
- - -
-
do.
19,064
All manufactures of wood.
_ _ _
_
do.
191.792
Naval Stores — Tar, -
_
- _ -
_
barrels.
59,282
Pitch,
,
-
- \
do.
5,099
Rosin,
_
- _ -
do.
3,802
Turpentine,
-
_ _ _
_
do.
53,451
Ashes — Pot,
-
-
_
tons.
5,852
Pearl,
_
-
^
do.
2,773
Flour,
-
. _ .
_
barrels.
1,249,819
Meal — Rye,
-
- .. _
.
do.
29,067
Indian,
,
-
.
do.
136,460
Buckwheat,
_
-
_
do.
30
Ship stuff, -
-
- _ -
_
cwt.
2,580
Biscuit, or ship bread.
-
- _ -
-
barrels.
102.431
Do. do. -
-
- _ -
-
kegs.
37,157
Indigo,
-
- . _
-
/ pounds.
18,097
Mustard,
_
- _ -
_
do.
3,817
Wax,
_
- - -
_
do.
318,636
Household furniture,
..
- - -
_
dollars,
113,571
Coaches and other carriages.
_
- _ _
_
do.
25,390
Hats, - -
_
-
_
do.
89,653
Saddlery,
.
- - —
'
do.
14,252
Beer, porter, and cider, in casks.
- - _
_
gallons.
185,359
Do. do. do. in bottles.
- _ _
.
dozens.
10,794
Boots,
-
- _ _
_
pairs.
8,053
Shoes— Silk,
_
„ _ _
_
do.
4,068
Leather,
„
-
.
do.
119,464
Candles— Tallow,
-
- - -
_
pounds,
1,562,847
Wax,
-
- _ _
-
do.
361
Soap,
-
- - -
-
do.
2,317,398
Starch,
- - -
_
do.
24,870
Hair Powder,
_
-
.
do.
2,483
Snuff,
_
- - -
_
do.
46,077
Tobacco, manufactured.
_
- _ -
_
do.
228,875
Leather,
,
-
.
do.
336,414
Maple, and other brown sugars.
-
_
do.
17,400
Bricks,
_
- _ _
_
M.
837
Spirits, from grain.
.
- _ _
_
gallons.
32,767
Bark essence,
^
- _ -
_
do.
25
Linseed oil.
_
- _ -
.
do.
' 5,037
Spirits of turpentine, -
-
- - -
-
do.
8,146
Canvass and sail cloth.
-
- - -
_
pieces.
100
Cables and cordage.
_
_ _ _
_
cwt.
6,745
Cards, wool and cotton,
-
- _ _
_
dozens.
2,007
Iron — Pig, -
-
- _ -
_
tons.
114
Bar,
_
- _ _
_
do.
132
Nails,
_
- - _
_
pounds,
336,321
Castings,
«
- - _
_
dollars.
55,394
All other manufactures of iron or iron and steel.
_
do.
41,239
Spints, from molasses.
.
- - _
_
gallons,
765,916
Sugar, i«fined.
w
- _ _
_
pounds.
122,586
Chocolate,
.
- - .
_
- do.
11,389
Gunpowder,
_
_ _ _
_
- do.
80,287
Copper, or brass, and copper
manufactured.
-
dollars.
12,742
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
715
Ji detailed Statement of the Goods made in the United States, irhich are of a douf)tful nature in relation to their
character, as manvfuctures, or agricultural, so far as they have been relumed by the marshals, and secretaries
ofterritones,for the year 1810.
Cotton, pressec
Flour and Meal.
Malt.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
ri
3
o
C
= .S
"o
AND DISTRICTS.
o «
X
«
■^
O —
•f:
c o
'§
m
□ft
'■^
^5,
o ^ b
X
.=
3 =
(T.
ilue
ind
loll
- ?i
ft-
r^
?
•J
C2
a
-^
K*
--
F^
Maine, (District)
Massaclmsetts,
-
-
-
84
509,530
-
-
386,169
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
100
100
Rhode Island,
-
-
-
32
Connecticut,
New York.
New Jersey.
Pennsylvania,
-
-
•2,008
-
4,024,640
844,417
-
10,800,290
3,035
3,303
Delaware,
-
-
42
-
-
92.400
30,000
1.004.200
Maryland,
-
-
399
-
-
328,484
-
2,530,765
Virginia,
-
-
441
-
-
753.827
-
5,529,463
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennesee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina,
-
-
3
202
-
4,200
-
42,000
Georgia.
Orleans Terntoiy. -
14
6,456
Mississippi do.
Louisiana do.
-
-
18
Indiana, do.
-
-
1
32
40,900
1,500
-
52,208
Illinois do.
-
-
5
-
-
6,440
-
32,200
Michigan do.
-
-
-
4
Columbia, (District)
-
'
'
6
15,000
25,000
211.250
11
6,456
2,957
350
4,590.070
2,056,268
30,000
20,588,545
3,135
3,403
HuU
ing Mills.
Pearled Barley.
Wi
nd Mills.
Clover Seed.
Horse Mills.
?
,
?i
-3
STATES, TERRITORIES,
-d
(L»
rt
.i^
c
j^
5
AND DISTRICTS.
ii .
g ^
o
0
P
1
2 J
"2
5
o
X
>
<u
>•
Bushels c
ed.
Si
e
1=
Maine, (District.)
Massachusetts.
New Hampshire.
Vermont.
Rhode Island.
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey.
Pennsylvania.
1
60
1
20,000
1.100
_
267
27
11,650
54,730
Delaware,
-
-
•2
150,000
10.000
Maryland,
-
-
-
3
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
1
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi do.
15
Louisiana do.
-
-
-
-
-
*
"
"
"
Indiana do.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
7,000
Illinois do.
Michigan do.
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
"
-
-
Columbia, (District.
)
1
3
4
20
60
170,000
11,100
267
27
11,650
54,730
7,000
716
FINANCE.
[1814.
Detailed Statement — Continued.
,. Saw mills.
Pot and Pearl
Ashes.
Maple Sugar.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
AND DISTRICTS.
(A
C rt
alue of maho-
g-any sawing,
in dollai's.
1
13
V
alue of com-
mon wood
sawed, in
dollars.
«5
c
o
"o
T3
C
11
■«
g
en
T3
C
O
■a
a
e4
^
{^
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H
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s
PU
>
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts,
-
.
_
150
11,215,000
87,335
123
20,619
New Hampshire.
'
Vermont,
-
-
_
_
-
.
1,500
150,000
_
1,200,000
120,000
Rhode Island,
-
_
-
28
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey,
-
-
6,000
Pennsylvania,
21
700,000
17,800
1,995
73,847,640
600,430
-
820
-
1,046,268
119,345
Delaware.
Maryland,
-
-
-
113
Virginia,
-
-
-
112
-
-
-
-
-
1,695,447*
169,545
Ohio,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,023,806
302,380
Kentucky,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,471,647
308,932
North Carolina.
East Tennessee,
_
„
_
-
-
-
-
.
162,340
16,234
West Tennessee.
South Carolina,
-
-
-
65
Georgia,
.
-
-
1
1,2.52,000
25,040
Orleans Territory, -
-
-
34
6,790,000
339.500
Mississippi do.
Louisiana do.
-
.
-
9
Indiana do.
-
-
_
14
390,000
3,900
-
-
-
50,000
5,000
Illinois do.
-
-
-
5
480,000
12,000
-
-
78
15,600
1,950
Michigan do.
Columbia, (District,)
21
700,000
23,800
2,526
93,974,640
1,068,205
1,623
171,439
78
9,665,108
1,043,386
Sugar from tl
e cane.
Molasses.
Rosin and Pitch.
Slate.
Bricks.
STATES, TERRITORIES,
Fh
■^
,
^jj
.
V
.
AND DISTRICTS.
be
a
TJ
o
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° B
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-0
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k
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a
rt ^^
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a
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fci!
Z
>
Maine, (District.)
Massachusetts,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
25,295,000
139,067
New Hampshire.
Vermont.
Rhode Island.
Connecticut,
-
-
.
-
■■
-
-
-
-
-
2,000
New York.
New Jersey,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
88,850
Pennsylvania,
-
-
-
-
-
2.000
8,000
1
6,000
Ill
55,066,646
417,490
Delaware.
1
Maryland.
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory, -
91
9,671
712,373
2,590
59,235
-
-
-
29
14,010,000
126,090
Mississippi do.
Louisiana do.
Indiana do.
Illinois do.
Michigan do.
Columbia, (District.)
91
9,671
712,373
3,590
59,235
2,000
8,000
1
6,000
140
94,371,646
773,497
* This is the quantity in the Marshal's general return, being 1,600,000 pounds over the quantity returned by five of the county
deputies. The rest are silent.
II II
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
717
Detailed Statement — Continued.
Tiles.
Salt Petrc.
Indii^o.
Red Ochre.
i Yellow
Oclire.
Hemp
Mills.
STATES, territorib:s
u5
-3
■S
«i
AND districts.
^
O
o
c
S
_o
-3
tt
H
S5
6
—
o
o
p.
'r'
«
c
_3
c
o
3
p
o —
Maine, (District)
Massachusetts.
-
-
-
23,600
9,30.
?
New Hainpsliire.
Vermont,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
_
_
*85
10,025
Rhode Island.
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey.
Pennsylvania.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,600
36
Delaware.
Maryland.
Virginia,
-
-
-
59.175
16,24
Ohio.
Kentucky,
-
-
-
201,937
33,64J
i
North Carolina.
East Tennessee,
-
-
-
-
2,9K
{
West Tennessee, -
-
-
22
144,895
18,32t
)
-
_
10,000
2,00C
Soutii Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory, -
100,000
4.050
-
-
-
40
45, SCO
45.800
Mississippi Territory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
100.000
4.250
22
429,607
80,434
40
45,800
45,800
10,000
2,000
85
10,025
3,600 36
Hemp.
Fisherie.s.
Lime.
Cotton
Gins.
Plaster of Pa
ris ground.
Tobacco.
states, territories.
AND DISrRICT.S.
^
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C4- '^
E
o
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o
—
C
31
n dollars.
eft
o
^ V
<V '^
a;
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ij
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Maine. (District)
Massachusetts,
-
-
5,400
44,550
New Hampshire.
Vermont.
-
-
-
-
-
18,320
6,412
Rhode Island.
-
-
-
-
14
035.200
.58,800
Connecticut.
New York.
New Jersey.
Pennsylvania.
l-6th.
'25
-
-
475
1.001.610
132.477
-
-
3,345
40,890
Delaware-
Maryland.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,100
204,000
Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky,
5.755
690,600
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Territory .
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory.
Columbia, (District)
5,755|
690,6-25
5,400
44,550
489
1,555,130
197,689
3,345
10,890
5,100
204,000
91
* Equal to one hundred and ninety-thousand four hundred pound*,
tt
718
FINANCE.
[1814.
Detailed Statement — Continued.
Horses, Neat Cattle, and Sheep, of various breeds, so far as returned in the year 1810.
Horses.
Neat Cattle.
Sheep.
STATES, TERRITORIES, AND
■S '^
„J2
0 and
mon
mixed.
moun-
■ broad
d.
mon
as ex-
named
eturns.
Whole No.
returned, meri-
noes, mixed,
Tunis, and
common.
DISTRICTS.
■5 2
lerin
com
eds,
unis,
in, 01
taile
Com
eeds,
essly
the'i
S ^
<. ^
^
H $
C. t. _
Number.
Number.
Number.
Number.
Number.
Number.
Number.
Maine, (District.)
Massachusetts,
-
-
73
2,062
-
103,141
105,276
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
_
_
,
~
_
_
450,000
Rhode Island.
Connecticut,
-
-
.
_
_
-
400,000
New York.
New Jersey,
-
-
-
-
-
10,153
10,153
Pennsylvania,
255,645
612,998
357
4,071
759
613,036
618,223
Delaware.
Maryland.
Virgmia.
Ohio.
Kentucky,
North Carolina.
East Tennessee.
West Tennessee.
South Carolina.
Georgia.
Orleans Territory.
Mississippi Tei-iitory.
Louisiana Territory.
Indiana Territory.
Illinois Territory.
Michigan Territory, -
-
-
1
_
.
-
1000
Columbia (District.)
•255,645
612,998
431
6,133
759
726,330
1,584,652
^ Summary, by States, Territories, and Districts, of the Goods made in the United States, which are of a doubt-
ful nature, in relation to their c'>aractcr as manufactures or agricultural, so far as they have benn returned by
the Marsluds, and Secretaries of T'erritorics, for the year 1810.
Maine (District,)
Ma.ssachusetts,
New Hampshire.
Vermont,
Rhode Island,
Connecticut,
New York.*
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Maryland,
Virginia,
Ohio,
Kentucky,
North Carolina.
Evist Tennessee,
"W^est Tennessee,
South Carolina,
Georgia,
Orleans Territory,
M>ssis.sippi do.
Louisiana do.
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Columbia, (District)
do.
do.
do.
Amount,
$687,043
280,537
58,800
2,000
94,850
12,203,063
1,014,200
2.734,765
5,715,252
303,380
1,033,180
19,147
20,326
42,000
25,040
1,293,704
61,108
46,150
211,250
$25,850,795
*The whole of the grain, peas, beans, pickled and smoked meat, lard, butter, cheese, and lumber, (or boards and scantling,
staves, heading-, hoops, shingles, &c.) of the State of New York, were unofficially computed in round numbers, in November, 1812,
to amount to 22,600,000 dollars, agreeably to tlie document transmitted to the treasury.
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
719
Part IV.
Ji series of tables of the several branches of American Manufactures, exhibiting them in evenj countij of the Union,
so far as they were returned in the reports of the Marshals, and of the Secretaries of the Territories, and of their
respective assistants, in the autumn of the year l.siO: together with returns, in similar local detail, of certain
doubtful goods, productions of the soil, and agricultural slock.
DISTRICT OF MAINE— Manuractuies.
Cotton (ioods, in fami-
o
Blended and unnamed Woollen Goods, in fami-
Woollen nianunict\ir-
lies.
S c
3'M
Clotlis and Stuff s.
lies.
&C.
iiii,^ Kstablishments.
COUNTIES.
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York,
201,997
80, 798, 'V
1
295,273
73,818| j
91,272
54,763 f^y
Ciimbeiiand, -
160,198
64,879^5
1
193,733
49,683^
151,082
90,649^
1
2,000
5,2.J0
Lincnln.
1 '32.389
48,955/=ff
1
134,713
33,6784: 1
170,989
102.593^1;^
Washington,
43,766
n,506pV
-
45,000
11,250
42,534
25.520^
Hancock,
66,746
26,698 fV
-
62,747
15,686J
104,460
62,676
Kennebeck.
108.266
43,306^^„-
-
139.281
34,8201
122.107
73,264f>,
Oxford,
49,678
19,871^7,
-
90,857
22,7141
72.859
43.715i
Somerset.
56,872
22,748,\
54,443
13,610|
57,493
34,495/„-
1
Total amounts,
811.912
324,764fL
3
1.021,047
255,26 If
812,796
487,G77JV
2,000
5,250
"o
CarcUng- Ma-
Fulling-
Mills.
Hatteries.
t
Xaileries.
chines.
r.
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COFNTIES.
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York,
3.514
49.850
61,726
15,43U
4,83:
> 9.670
Cumberland. -
3.226
8
64.000
h
64,531
16.132,5
580
20.361
81,444
0
-
1
1.200.000
9.500
Lincoln.
3,080
22
167,000
11
81,750
20.437.^
100
9,13t
18.276
-
3
1
5.994
749
Washington, -
378
1
3,500
1
2,000
500
Hancock,
1,568
9
28,800
4
26,-550
6,637,1
-
1 5,00c
30,000
Kennebeck,
2,000
14
78.547
16
87,036
21,759
7,84-
■ 15,694
"
8
1
Oxford.
1,334
/
47,558
5
25,293
6,3231
1,84C
! 3,684
-
0
1
15.600
2.600
Somerset,
957
4
75
11.000
2
59
8,500
2,125
780
1,10(
) 2,200
-
1
6
44,000
7.080
Total amounts,
16.057
450,225
357,386
89.346i
60,12:
i 160,968
2
14
1.265.594
19.929
Aug'er.s & Bltts.
Soap.
Tanneries.
Shoes, IJoots, and
'
Slippers.
COUNTIES.
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.
61
5,577
0,817
49.264:^
8,797
9,642
Cunibeiland. -
-
-
305,
000
•27,
650
24
4,722
9.306
47.013
67.314
68,564
Lincoln,
-
-
40,
000
4.
000
45
5,589
5,826
47.862
15.853
16.014
A\ af^hington, -
-
-
-
6
1,060
1.387
9,5001
Hancock.
1
2.000
-
-
9
3.100
4,087
27,830.1
16.570
19.632
Kennebeck.
-
-
-
-
32
4,018
-
28,126
3.915
4,036
Oxford, -
-
-
-
16
2.244
-
15,708
15.165
17.256
Somerset.
"
-
-
-
/
680
740
5,870
1.750
2.137
Total amounts.
I
2,000
345,000
31.
650
200
26,990
28.163
231.174d
1-29,364
135.281
720
FINANCE.
[1814.
DISTRICT OF MAINE— Manufactures continued.
Saddlery.
Flax Seed Oil.
Liquor distilk
;d from
Carnages
Paper.
Rope Walks."!
Fruit and Grain.
made.
COrNTIES.
IT.
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York,
3,174
_
_
2
89
35,600
Cumberland, -
10,364
1
300
450
o
o
159.300
106.200
9,000
1
-
-
6
447^
179,000
Lincoln, -
4,956
1
_
-
-
-
-
-
1
4,500
16,000
3
50
20,000
Washington.
Hancock.
Kennebeck,
4,389
1
Oxford, -
1,495
1
1,500
2,250
1
1,000
1,000
Somerset,
300
1
5
200
300
4
11
Total amounts,
24,678
2,000
3,000
160,300
107,200
9,000
2
4,500
16,000
586i
234,600
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS— Manufactures.
Cotton Manufacturing'
Establisliments.
Cotton Duck.
Hempen Manu-
facturinf^ Estab-
lishments.
lilended and unnamed
Cloths and Stuffs.
Tow
Clotk,
COUNTIES.
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2
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Suffolk, -
200
6,000
40
1,000
Nantucket.
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,300
2,980
Dukes,
-
-
-
-
-
-
17,775
12,442
Norfolk.
10
-
-
-
-
••
-
190,593
129,397
Worcester,
17
-
-
-
-
-
-
830,720
489,640
Plymouth.
3
-
-
-
-
20
400
347,098
162,284
Bristol, -
13
-
-
-
-
1
319,905
144,452
Barnstable.
-
-
-
-
i
41.720
20,860
Middlesex,
4
-
-
-
140 ' 3,000
448,661
246,709
Essex,
5
-
-
-
-
1,325 33,813
259,053
103,813
Berkshire.
-
36,000
28,600
-
500 7,600
527,226
181,058
Hampshire,
2
-
~
6,000
1,000
35,000
1,054,558
566,941
60,000
33,000
Total amounts.
54
36,000
28,600
200
3,025
80,813
4,048,209
2,060,576
60,000
33,000
Woollen Manufactur-
ing- EsUiblishnicnts.
Suffolk.
Nantucket,
Dukes.
Norfolk,
Worcester.
Plymouth,
Crifctdl,
Barnstable.
Middlesex,
Essex,
Eerksliire,
Hampshire,
Total amounts,
o
6,860 1 10,290
6,860
10,390
C otton and Wool
spun, in mills.
Web,
Lace, and
Fring-e.
o
128,575
151,338
308,572
204.678
35,185
10.000
136,159
173,764
343,457 i
7.000
600
240,600 I 2,400
17,926
20,000 I
838,348 I 931,906 i 10,000
Stockinsrs.
4,000
7,406
1,476
3,000
11,800
10,269
o
-d
4,000
4.448
1,180
2,250
8,850
7,725
37,951128,453
Looms,
for cloths
of cotton,
wool, &c.
Carding- Machines.
80
1,021
4,594
2.353
2,597
327
1,788
1,426
2,033
5,745
22,564
3
8
44
5
11
3
8
11
29
58
o
P-
6.000
35,266
187,900
14,500
55,000
7,000
67.355
37,400
127.016
259,799
180 797,236
480
3,527
18,680
8,930
4,280
700
5,808
2,992
76,508
114,288
236,193
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
721
MASSACHUSETTS— Manufactures continued.
1
Fulling; Mills.
Sewing- and
Wire Card Maimfaclories.
Spinning
raw silk.
Wheels.
COUNTIES.
8J
'3
Num-
Yards.
Value in
1
Value
Do/.cn of
Valui- in
Feet of Value in
1
Num- 1 Value
ber.
dollars.
o
ill dolls
(n
C
liaud ciu-ds
tlollai's.
(.'ards. dollars.
ber. jindoll.s.
t5
1
Suft'olk.
INiintucket.
1
Dukes,
o
4,00(1
2,000
1
Norfolk.
5
16,500
12,375
-
-
-
4,208
Worcester,
52
192,306
32,083
-
-
-
3,926
3
953
6,998
150
500
Plymouth,
12
23,659
3,945
-
-
480
-
-
-
_
3,749
10,000
Bristol,
11
32,500
5,418
-
-
-
5,875
Barnstable.
4
3,800
631
Middlesex,
10
44,759
18,303
-
-
-
3,272
1
9,000
72.000
1 1,100
33,000
F.ssex,
10
25,490
24,140
-
-
-
487
Berkshire,
47
102,860
123,612
-
-
9
-
-
-
-
-
2,494
7,482
Hampshire,
67
225,074
219,891
103
618
■
1,200
Total amounts.
221
730,948
442,401
103
618 j
1
9
19,448
4
9,953
78,998
14,400
33,000
6,393
17,982
Hatteries.
Furn.aces.
Bar Iron, &c. t
o
t p
Rolling and Slitting-
Mills.
Naileries.
Fur Hats.
Yaluo in
Tons.
Value in
Tons.
Value in
Tons
Value in
Vum
- Value in
dollars.
<loll;u's.
s
dollars.
f,
'?^
slit iron
dollars.
ber
dollars.
Suff.ilk,
11,000
56.000
Nantucket,
1,000
2,000
Dukes,
1,200
3,000
Norfolk.
18,228
41,923
31:s
25,000
-
12
1,680
-
-
-
-
„
111,499
Worcester,
8,148
32,722
57.'
11.500
5
73
11,540 1
-
-
-
5
155,837
Plymouth.
3,557
14,225
1,598
72,300
8
932
150.602
-
-
73,457
Bristol.
8.66!)
18,230
85
17,000
11
91
10,840
-
4
910
145.600
12
192,980
Barnstable.
Middlesex,
20,997
103,311
>?
400
-
15
1,750
-
1
300
80,000
>
100,496
Essex,
27.506
58. .585
-
-
-
40
8,000
-
-
690
93,000
-
66,-200
Berkshire.
25,960
41,104
80
16,000
9
221
26,460
-
-
-
-
(i
12,700
Hampshire,
16,380
41,067
200
12,500
4
37
31
3,770
11
-
-
13
2.416
Total amounts,
142,645
415,167
2,340.^
154,700
1,418
214,642
11
5
1,900
318,600
715,585
Wire
drawing.
Gunsmiths.
t/5 o
Steel Furnaces.
Hydraulic
Eng-ine makers
Tacks.
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COUNTXES.
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Suffolk. -
15,000
.
.
44.000
.
_
4.000
21,000
Nantucket.
Dukes.
Norfolk, -
-
-
-
102.830
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,000
Worcester,
9,912
4,095
52,380
81.412
1
20
4,000
-
-
-
-
8.015
Plymouth,
740
S,075
152.956
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.400
Bristol, -
: 1,000
10,750
10,398
-
-
-
-
-
11.000.000
2.000
Barnstable.
Middlesex,
-
230
3,500
84.830
-
-
-
-
-
10.320
Esses.
_
-
-
25.562
Berksliire,
-
1,880
20,000
14.100
Hampshire,
"
11.240
134.380
49.600
'
20
*
~
-
-
450
Total amounts.
24,912
19,095
229,085
565,718
1
4,000
1
4,000
11.000.000
2.000
46.1S5
722
FINANCE.
[1814.
MASSACHUSETTS— Manufactures continued.
-s^
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Manufactures of Mixed
Metals.
Copper and Brass
Manufactures.
BeUs.
Buttons.
OX^
P"
in
COUNTIES.
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Suffolk, -
95,000
52,000
350,791
151,481
40,635
20,964
10,845
4,555
20,000
Nantucket.
Dukes.
Norfolk, -
-
-
-
4,500
9,000
Worcester,
2,800
-
-
-
-
10,565
4,000
Plymouth.
Bristol,
30,000
2,500
Barnstable.
Middlesex,
10,500
750
Essex,
16,000
5,465
Berksliire.
Hampshire,
7,325
13,000
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
200
Total amounts.
161,625
73,715
350,791
151,481
45,135
29,964
21,410
8,555
20,000
200
Tallow <
'undies.
Soap.
Spermaceti Candles.
Spei-maceti
Whale
COUNTIES.
Oil.
Oil.
Pounds.
Value in
Barrels.
Pounds.
A'alue in
Pounds.
Value in
Gallons.
Gallons.
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
Suffolk,
251,250
40,200
300.000
30,100
Nantucket,
-
-
80,000
8.000
185.000
146.300
77,696
249,728
Dukes.
Norfolk,
185,000
27,750
-
624,000
93,600
Woicester.
Plymouth.
Bristol,
4.000
640
-
-
-
280,000
32,000
Barnstable.
Middlesex,
841,000
122,560
1,240
777,500
89,350
Essex,
155,300
25,910
2,950
262,220
37,047
Berkshire.
Hampshire.
Total amounts.
1,436,550
217,060
4,190
2,043,720
258,097
465,000
178,300
77,696
249,728
Spermaceti
Tanneries.
Boots, Shoes, and
OOUNTIKS.
and whale Oil.
Slippers.
Value in dol-
Num-
Hides.
Calf Skins,
Hog
Sheep
Value in
Number
A'alue in
lars.
ber.
Skins.
Skins.
dollars.
of paii's.
dollars.
Suffolk.
.
.
23,500
131,225
Nantucket,
240,520
-
2,800
-
-
-
16,300
2.500
8,000
Dukes.
-
1
350
-
-
-
2.000
Norfolk,
-
24
8,925
9,145
-
8,925
95,197
94.565
234,553
Worcester.
-
78
18,681
13,584
-
10,950
149.423
85,810
135.575
Plymouth,
-
-
8,805
2.720
-
950
51,626
44,528
55.327
Bristol,
-
42
8,498
4,332
-
3,012
54,958
10,370
20,138
Barnstable.
-
11
1,570
-
-
8.300
Middlesex.
-
26,754
7,050
-
5,938
204,216
375,604
418,203
Essex.
-
34,593
10,393
2,800
26,791
238,986
1,535,082
1,102,473
Berkshire,
-
58
29,158
10,570
-
-
119,936
Hampshire.
~
85
34,462
8,094
~
5,970
272,037
46,712
96,298
Total amounts.
240,520
-
174,496
65,888
2,800
62,536
1,212,979
2,218,671
2,201,792
1814.]
DIGEST OF M A N U F A C T tJ R K S.
723
MASSACHUSETTS-Manufactures continued.
Saddlery.
Morocco Skins,
Liatlier (iloves.
Cat (int.
Flax Seed Oil.
Spirits distill-
COUNTIKS.
ed from grain.
Value in
Number.
Value in
Dozens.
Value in
Value in
Number
(Jallons.
Value in
Gallons.
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
of mills.
dollars.
Suffolk,
90,400
i:,ooo
15,000
Nantucket.
Dukes,
1,000
Norfolk,
■1.170
13,500
22,500
_
_
2,000
Woice.^ter,
PlviiKiuth,
17.700
(i,50()
~
-
-
-
9
3
15,900
900
1 0,372
1,105
71,350
Bristol,
3,3 1 e
2,000
1.000
-
.
.
4
5,300
("..785
Eanistable.
1,800
Middlesex,
11,290
172,000
4 0,000
1,275
3,825
_
000
900
1,810
Essex,
20,800
01,700
51,060
3,600
10,800
-
>2
800
800
Berkshire.
-
-
-
-
-
-
7
-
9,400
136,500
Hanipsiiire,
31,748
'
~
*
7
■
11,500
170,550
Total amounts,
188,726
261,800*
130,160
4,875
14,625
2,000
33
44,460
40,982
380,210
Spirits distilled
All kinds of
Beer.
Shipping-.
Cabinet
Chairs.
COUNTIES.
from molasses.
Spirits distilled
Work.
Gallons.
Value in dol-
Gallons.
Value in
Numbei
Value in
Value in
Dozen.
Value in
lars.
dollars.
of tons
dollars.
dollai-s.
1,000
dollars.
Suffolk,
1,365,000
764,400
617,600
57,800
115,000
24,000
Nantucket.
Dukes.
Norfolk,
-
-
10.000
21.250
^
_
38,450
Worcester,
-
39,015
0,400
600
-
-
23,610
Plymouth,
-
-
-
-
4,575 i 137,550
12,099
Bristol,
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.750
Barnstable,
-
-
-
-
2,000
60,000
Middlesex,
694,000
414,000
44,800
5,600
-
-
28,850
Essex,
413,000
227,150
-
-
16,835
458,545
61,825
494
69,160
Berkshire,
-
68,250
32,000
1,200
-
-
4,000
166
2,500
Hampshire,
'
115,511
~
"*
■
-
25,038
34
400
Total amounts,
2,472,000
1 ,628,326
t716,800
86,450
1
23,410
650,095
318.622
1,694
96,060
Carriage Makers
Wagons.
Wooden
Work,
Rakes.
Essence of
Oil, or Essence
unnamed.
Spruce.
of Turpentine.
COUNTIES.
"S M
1
;. 0)
Value in
Value in
Value in
c2 ^
No. of
Value in
Pounds Value in
X
Value in
X: rt
dollars.
g
dollars.
dollars.
2 9,
rakes.
dollars.
dollars.
_o
dollars.
=! 3
3
"
r:
■^ "
t5
o
Suffolk.
Nantucket.
Dukes.
Norfolk,
85
12,000
-
-
13,000
Worcester.
-
-
-
-
2,700
Plymouth,
8
1,000
-
12.000
Bristol,
-
-
-
-
4.300
Barnstable.
Middlesex,
284
61,950
-
-
-
-
-
-
.
3,000
9.000
Essex,
260
31,800
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
_
3,000
9,000
Berkshire,
-
-
600
27,000
-
1
11,000
1,870
1,250
2.500
Hampshire,
30^
12,924
1,000
16.000
Total amounts.
733
122.674
2,260
43,600
31,000
1
11,000
1,870
1,250
2,500
6,000
18,000
• Or 21,817 dozens, f Or 23,400 barrels. -; And sixty-six sleig-hs.
724
FINANCE.
[1814.
MASSACHUSETTS— Manufactures continued.
Sugar refined.
Paper.
Playing
Cards.
Marble Saw Mills.
Manufactures
of Soap Stone.
Pounds .
Value in
Mills.
Reams.
Kolls.
Value in
Value in
Feet.
Value in
Value in
-
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
•B
dollars. \ dollai-s.
Suffolk,
322.000
64,400
.
18.000
28,000
15,000
i
Nantucket.
Dukes.
Norfolk,
-.
-
-
28,009
1.500
57,017
82,500
Worcester.
-
-
7
9,340
-
41,650
Plymoutli.
Bristol,
-
-
1
-
3.000
4,500
Barnstable.
Middlesex,
-
-
6
40.024
-
115,834
Essex,
100,000
18,000
1
4.611
-
10,300
Berkshire.
-
-
4
3,400
-
10,000
-
16
89.400
38,000
Hampshire.
-
-
4
9,745
-
23,650
-
~
"
"
13,000
Total amounts,
422,000
82,400
23
95.129
22,500
290,951
97,500
16
89,400
38,000
13,000
Manufac-
tures of
Glass.
Tobacco and Snufl'.
Potteries.
Glauber Salts.
'E o
Printers' Ink.
Rope Walks.
COUNTIES.
o -i
Value in
Pounds.
Value in
Value in
Pounds.
Value in
1 =
Pounds.
\'alue ill
Tons made .
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
-i "?
dollars.
Suffolk.
36, COO
_
-
1.3411
Nantucket.
-
-
-
_
-
-
-
-
-
10^
Dukes.
_
-
-
-
-
_
1,000
Norfolk.
-
-
-
-
-
_
_
-
-
52
Worcestei'.
-
-
-
-
-
_
-
_
-
3^
Plymouth.
-
-
-
-
.
_
-
-
355
Bristol,
-
14,400
3. 600
-
-
-
- >
202
Barnstable.
-
-
-
-
334,238
13.369
Middlesex.
-
46,000
15,333
6,500
-
-
-
6,000
3.000
300,
Essex,
-
58.000
18,348
12,200
-
-
-
-
-
574J
Berkshire,
-
-
-
-
-
-
150
-
-
3
Hampshire.
-
"
'
-
-
-
200
-
-
3^
Total amounts.
36,000
118.400
37,231
18.700
331,238
13,369
1,350
6.000
3.000
2. 846 J
r(M"NTJV'<
Rope Walks.
Bnushes.
Cbocolate.
Corn Urooms.
Gun Powder.
Horn
Combs.
Value in
Dozen.
Value in
Pounds.
\ able in
Number.
Value in
Pounds.
Val. in
Dozens.
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
dollars .
s
dollars.
Suffolk,
545.000
Nantucket,
12.420
Dukes.
Norfolk.
20,800
1,666
5.000
65.500
13,100
Worcester.
1,200
-
-
-
-
-
1
25.000
15.000
40,250
Plymouth,
108,700
Bristol,
80.800
Barnstable.
Middlesex,
107,500
-
-
40,000
10.000
-
-
-
_
_
166
Essex,
189,600
-
-
150.000
50,000
-
-
-
-
_
8.922
Berkshire,
1,000
Hampshire,
1,024
-
-
-
-
70,000
4.000
5
95,000
57,000
567
Total amounts,
1,068,044
1.666
5,000
255,500
73,100
70,000
4,000
6
120,000
72,000
49,905
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
789:
MASSACHUSETTS— Manufactures continued.
Musical
'
Horn
combs.
instru-
ments.
Salt.
Straw
Bonnets.
Specta-
cles.
Steel
Thimbles.
Whip.s.
Coopers'
shops.
COCNTIES.
01
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CO
1
2
TS
O
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O '^
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13
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Suffolk,
17,200
3,000
1,000
666
10,000
2,700
i
3,000
Nantucket,
.
.
.
,
30,000
60,000
Dukes, .
,
24,550
5,989
4,138
Norfolk,
.
1,200
400
240 217,424
3,150
3,150
Worcester,
61,017
6S0
,
,
77,780
Plymouth,
,
1,050
635
6,219
,
200
200
Bristol,
,
112,094
_
,
90,671
.
850
800
Barnstable.
327,354
109,118
72,647
Middlesex,
333
,
•
,
93,794
1,000
1,000
Essex, .
17,844
,
1,200
1,200
2,350
2,777
10,000
Berkshire,
.
,
.
,
6,000
5,000
Hampshire,
1,4(?0
63,750
•
.
. ; 640
1,145
3,518
Total amounts,
80,624
17,880
468,198
118,757
79,526
551,998
10,000
2,777
10,000
7,050
7,990
37,995
69,318
Grist Mills,
Saw MiUs.
Ash
es.
F
isheries.
COUNTIES.
No.
Bushels
Value in
No.
Quantity
Value in
Tons.
t'alue in
Barrels of
Value in
ground.
dollars.
in feet.
dolLirs.
dollars.
.Mackerel.
dollars.
Suffolk.
Nantucket.
Dukes.
Norfolk,
2
600
2.700
22,275
Worcester.
,
43
4,639
Plymouth.
,
,
,
2,700
22,275
Bristol.
Barnstable.
Middlesex.
,
.
o
400
Essex.
Berkshire,
58
364,000
264,417
US
8,960,000
64,450
65
13,000
Hampshire,
26
145,530
121.752
32
2,25.5,000
22,885
11
1,980
Total amounts,
84
509,530
386,169
150
11,215,000
87,335
123
20,619
5,400
44,550
Bricks.
Saltpt
trc.
Sheep.
COUNTIES
Number.
^ alue in
Pounds.
\'alue in
lood.
and
breed,
d.
Common sheep.
Whole number
dollars.
dollars. '~'fi
is^
as expressly
of sheep of all
^ o
'£ EE
n.anied in the
kinds returned
"*
^1
returns.
Suffolk.
Nantucket.
.
.
.
10,000
10,000
Dukes.
Norfolk.
3,090,000
15,450
Worcester.
Plymouth.
Bristol, .
1.025,000
16,817
Barnstable.
Middlesex.
18,000.000
90.000
.
1,939
1,939
Essex, .
1.775,000
9,775
1,600
1,600
Berkshire.
.
.
.
73
2,062
89,602
91,737
Hampshire,
1,405,000
7,025
23,600
9.303
Total amounts.
25,295,000
139,067
23,600
9,303
73
2,062
103,141
105,276*
•.\niount of all kinds in the State, according to tlie Marshal's return, $399,182.
92
ii
726
FINANCE.
[1814.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE— Manufactures.
COUKTIKB.
Cotton
Goods, in
farailies, &c.
Cotton
Manufac-
turing'
Establish-
ments.
Mix'd goods
in families,
&c.
Flaxen
Goods, in
families. See.
Blended and
unnamed
Cloths and
Stuffs.
Tow-
Cloths.
Woollen
Goods, in
"amiUes, &c
Value of all
kinds of
Cloths and
Stuffs.
Looms.
Yards.
Yards.
Yards.
Yards.
Yards.
Yards.
Dollars.
Number.
Rockingham. -
Stafford,
Hillsborough. -
Cheshire,
Grafton,
Coos,
180,000
21,985
221,000
50,000
20,000
23,000
2
1
8
1
225,000
187,278
80,700
300,000
98,000
40,000
55,000
133,320
512,000
220,000
153,000
17,000
12,540
100,000
545,757
175,232
113,902
139,371
243,000
248,000
132,000
24,000
351,391
246,176
568,350
383,000
169,900
41,600
5,283
3,561
5,544
3.762
2,520
300
Total amount.
515,985
12
930,978
1,090,320
112,540
720,989
900,273
1,760,417
20,970
Carding Machines.
FuUing MiUs.
Spindles.
Hatteries.
Counties.
No.
Pounds
carded.
Value in
dollars.
No.
Yards
fulled.
Value in
dollars.
Number.
Wool and
Mixed Hats
Fur Hats.
Value in
dollars.
Rockingham, -
Stafford,
Hillsborough. -
Cheshire.
Grafton,
Coos,
19
15
32
23
17
3
72,000
47,800
144,200
129,500
75,500
9,000
36,000
18,500
72,100
59,750
37,250
4,500
31
18
37
27
20
2
80,000
65,500
127,000
130,000
90,000
5,000
80,000
56.400
97,000
101,000
78,000
5,000
2,500
48
1,908
1,500
16.000
6,350
5,250
4,850
4,250
8,300
1,480
3,820
2,184
1.376
46,100
13,790
18,860
16,700
11,050
Total amount.
109
478,000
228,100
135
497,500
420,400
5,956
36,700
17,160
106,500
Forges.
Number
of Trip
Hammers
Naileries.
Tanneries.
Cor^TiES-
Number.
Tons of
Iron.
Value in
dollars.
Number.
Tons of
Nails.
Value in
dollars.
Number. F
'ounds ofLea
ther tanned.
- Value in
dollars.
Rockingham. -
Stafford,
Hillsborough. -
Cheshire.
Grafton.
Coos,
2
1
1
1
7
10
3
1,100
a.
7
4
6
17
8
5
1
5
2
1
68
1
12
9
1
14,320
210
2,520
1,900
200
88
37
58
29
21
3
166,900
97,546
271,704
196,000
113,000
8,240
69,385
25,348
67,917
60,000
27,000
2,050
Total amount.
5
1,120
151.200
42
14
*91
19,150
236
853,390
251,700
Flax Seed Oil.
Spirits distilled.
Paper.
Rope Walks.
COD-NTIES.
Mills.
Gallons,
Value in
dollars.
Distille-
ries.
Gallons .
Value in
dollars.
Mills.
Value of paper
in dollars.
No. -S
'^alue of work
in dollars.
Rockingham, -
Stafford,
Hillsborough, -
Cheshire,
Grafton.
Coos,
3
4
2
5
4
1
2,200
4,400
6,000
4,900
3,000
60
2,200
4,566
7,134
5.100
3.100
60
2
2
1
9
4
115,000
5.000
2,500
7,000
6,450
57,500
3,750
1,500
5,250
6,450
3
1
1
1
20.000
12,000
5,200
5,250
195
58,500
Total amount.
19
20,560
22,160
18
135,950
74,450
6
42,450
195
58,500
• Or 203,840 pounds.
1814.]
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260 tons pig iron.
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Tanneries, - 205
Fulling mills, - 166
Carding machines, 139
Woollen cloth, -
Linen, do. -
Cotton, do. -
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Spinning jennies, 23
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Hats, - 96,670
Boots, - 65,580
Shoes, - 238,700
Saddles, and harness work
Cabinet work.
Maple sugar, - 1,200,000
Potashes, - 1,500
manufactories,
trip hammers,
mills,
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104 do. refined iron, at
144 do of nails, at
annually, work valued at
23,350 reams, at
50,637 gallons. at
173,285 do. at
773 tons of leather, at
942,960 yards cloth. at
798,500 pounds wool
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131,326 do.
191,426 do,
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240 per do. -
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hats, averaging $2 per hat, .--..-
pair boots, do. 3 per pair, - -
pair shoes, do. 75 cents per pair, - - - - -
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113,640 00
34,560 00
78,574 00
70,050 00
50,637 00
129,963 75
386,500 00
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ADDITIONAL.
Marble saw mills, one containing 100 saws— 20,000 feet annually sawed and polished, at 50 cents per foot. $10,000
Cotton mauufacturing establishments.
Woollen manufacturing establishments.
Roving machines, -
Looms, with fly shuttles, -
Billies, - -
Shearing machines.
Copperas mines and works.
Rolling and slitting mills.
Sheep,
Cotton spun in mills.
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8,960 lbs., value $8,960 00.
85 tons, value 10,025 20
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Blendedand
Cotton Goods,
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Cotton Manufacturing Establish-
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Flaxen Goods, in
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52,263;V
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180,432
35,940
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107,860
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11,373
4,549t%
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33,345
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17,741
51,686
20,674J-
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45,062t\
3,498
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Bristol, -
313,271
125, 308 ji
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7,006
2, 101 A
352,742
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Washington, ■
1 ,749
56,246
44.996i
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13,299 f„
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11,000
10,000
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288.560
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4,000
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433,815
305,824
No other kinds of" cloth than the above are mentioned in the Marshal's general return.
_r
Stockings.
Thre.id.
Carding Machines.
Fulling- Mills.
7^
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■/■
J-.
COUNTIES.
P
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1°
1
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■^
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[•^
'l^
10
P,
K'
8
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Providence.
15,600
976
1.793
5,800
3,300
5,500
2,160
Newport. -
2,600
1,250
-
-
386
2
-
-
O
2,766
735^
"\\ ashington. -
12,260
6,130
-
-
l,-243
7
29,500
3,430
10
32,952
7,389
Kent.
-
-
-
1,110
1
16,000
4,200
4
1,200
800
Bristol, -
'
-
-
-
100
Total amounts.
14,760
7,380
15,600
976
4,622
23
51,300
10,930
24
42,418
11.0841
Mills for mak-
==-
Spindles.
ing machinery,
for Manufactu-
Hatteries.
Furn.aces.
1)
•E
a;
Forges
■Si
X
ring cotton and
s
^
^
wool.
'■•
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S
COUNTIES.
i
T
f
.a
E
E
1
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20
j.
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Z
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5
X
[o
5i
■%
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z
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O
2
"o
o
s
1
5
XI
£
2
5
o
O
r-
Providence,
3
9,436
11
42,500
.
100.000
239.894
7
1,630
Newport,
Washington. -
-
-
3
128
-
-
o
408
1
1.000
5
2,100
937
5.648
•2
15
'2,340
0
•^
Kent.
-
-
-
10,696
_
-
-
-
-
-
_
.
.
1
50
Bristol, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
i
4,-200
4.050
24,450
Total amounts.
3
1
25
21.178
12
43.500
le
106,300
4.987
269,992
9
17
3,970
o
3
50
* The Marshal's general return gives 151,315 yards Woollen cloth, \alue '?121,05-:i, made in the whole Sl.ate.
93
tt
734
FINANCE.
[1814.
RHODE ISLAND— Manufactures continued.
Forges.
Trip Ham-
mers.
Rolling- and Slitting-
Mills.
Naileries.
Gun Smiths.
Steel Furnaces.
COUNTIES.
'ii
O 'A
5
C
o
6
O
"3
"5
c
w
J3
2
3
s
X
o
3
E
-3 ■=
O
3
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3
c
3
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20
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Z
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O
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Providence.
6,500
1
20
3,300
4
160.000
16.000
1
800
Newport.
Washington, -
.
4
-
-
-
o
4.700
470
Kent,
10,500
11
Bristol,
-
-
-
1
1
"
6
'
~
~
-
1
1
50
50
10,500
Total amounts,
10.500
35
6,500
20
3,300
164,700
16,470
1
800*
10,500
Manufactory of AVood
Brass
Tanneries -.—
Screws.
Foundi-ies.
COUNTIES.
tfi
en
=4
U
c
o
1-
"o
rA
oi
r- C/1
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fr.
M
% 2
J
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o
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Providence.
1
1,220
1,525
1
6,000
19
11,730
4,620
76,530
.
53,059/5
Newport,
Was lington. -
-
-
-
-
-
5
1,575
150
-
200
9,537
-
-
-
-
-
16
1,566
3,253
5,754
208
870
16,917/,
Kent,
-
-
-
-
-
9
100
490
13.820
-
-
4,458/j
Bristol
-
-
-
-
~
3
1,000
750
3,500
-
9,210
Total amounts,
1
1,220
1,525
1
6,000t
52
15,971
9,263
99.604
208
1,070
93,183
Shoes and Slip-
pers.
Saddles a
dies.
nd Bri-
&c.
Trunks.
Morocco.
Leather Glo^•es.
-
COUNTIES.
t
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'r.
A
■r.
'S2
i
X
3
o
a
O
Si
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C
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c^
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Providence,
12,000
12,000
II 1,650
21,000
2,350
7,050
_
-
21,600
10,800
1
Newport.
Was lington.
Kent.
Bristol.
25.000
15,000
'
'
4.000
4,000
Total amounts,
37,000
27,000
1,650
21,000
2,350
7,050
4,000q:
4,000
21,600§
10,800
1
•Value of guns, $9,600.
§0r 1,800 dozen pairs
+ 0r 3331 dozen.
t Value of brass, f4, 500.
IIThis is 1,350 saddles, at $10, and 300 sets of harness, at $25— $21,000.
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
735
RHODE ISLAND— Manufactures continued.
Flax Seed Oil.
Spirits distilled.
Ciurant Wine.
■/.
Paper.
f'.
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X
,
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COUNTIES.
S
a
_u
5
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c
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tn
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O
Providence.
5
345,648
252,724
4,990
4,990
2
O
8,420
S8f
Newport,
Wasiington, -
-
-
-
5
273,750
136,875
0
1,160
1,276
Kent,
-
-
-
1
18.000
10,800
-
-
_
1
0,205
Bristol.
~
■
-
4
15
510,000
285,000
■2
Total amounts.
* J
1.160
1.276
fl. 147.398
t685,399
4,990:);
4,990
2
3
14,625
88|
Paper.
Paper Hanging'.
Rope Walks.
Salt.
CorNTIES.
•= X
T.
V
•= X
-J
C
V
= -3
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O ^
2 j
M O
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■^
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Providence,
34,274^
8.000
8.000
155
46,500
Newport.
Washington.
-
-
5
200
60.000
-
-
-
-
-
1
800
600
Kent.
19.023
Bristol,
-
-
-
4
190
57.000
Total amounts.
53,297. i
8.000
8,000
13
545
163,500
1
800
600
X
E
EC
3
Articles of a doubtfid nature, or agricul-
tural.
(irist
Mills.
Lime.
COrXTIES.
Number,
U
rt
x
Value in
dollars.
o
"5
Z
Z
1
z
X
C
'm
6
Z
14
\'aluein
dollars.
Providence,
Newport.
Washington.
Kent.
Bristol.
7,260
25,800
90.000
15,000
1
22
28
235,200
58,800
Total amounts.
7,260
25.800
90,000
15000
1
22 I
28
14
235,200
58,800
•The Marshal's general return gives 3 flax seed oil mills, making 9,560 gallons, worth §1 1,950.
fThe Mai-shal's general return gives 1,193,.398 gallons of spirits distilled, value §848,240 for die whole State.
iOr 75 barrels.
N. B. There are several other trifling tlifterences between the Deputy Marshals' returns and the return by
the Marshal, which are not worth enumerating.
736
FINANCE.
[1814.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT— Manufactures.
COUNTIES.
B ^
o c
3 C
C ^
S3
o -S
I""
Flaxen Goods, in families, &c.
Hempen Man-
ufacturing
Establishm'ts.
Blended and unnamed
Cloths and Stuffs.
Woollen Goods, in families.
'
Yards.
Value in dol-
lars.
Value in dol-
lars, of Goods
made.
Yards.
Value in dol-
lars.
Yards.
Value in dol-
lars.
Hartford,
New Haven. -
New Loudon, -
Fairfield.
Windham,
Litchfield.
Middlesex.
Tolland.
0
2
1
4
1
1
390,169
292.561
266.248
412,006
253,582
431,194
150,839
165,479
133.301 99
89,886 45
90.524 32
136,867 15
87,689 .52
157,129 24
48,697 28
56,262 86
9,148 40
1,750 00
1.250 00
7.234
64.864
167.188
10.054
291.980
16.700
12.655
5.000
2.745 24
26,772 90
70,829 44
4,858 00
112,756 71
5.678 00
15.5S2 70
2,000 00
188.663
131,054
114,760
139,572
109,852
281.184
67,062
86,998
193,311 45
141,676 75
83,683 04
157,229 74
86,688 50
278,496 68
85,406 76
71,749 00
Total amounts.
U
2,362,078 800,358 81
12,148 40
605. 675
241,222 99
1.119,145
1,098,241 92
Si
Stocking-s
Sewing Silk
Looms, for
cloths of
Cotton,
Wool, 6cc.
Carding Machines.
— X
Spindles
. Hats.
Blast and Air
-
3 1
and Web
Suspenders.
and Raw
Silk.
,-- ^
Furnaces.
COUNTIES.
II
Value in
Value in
Number.
No.
Pounds
No.
1
Number.! Value in
No.
Value in
£ be
dollars.
dollars.
carded.
dollars.
dollars.
Hartford.
•2
33.302
2,372
35
73.419
39
2,014
5,000
New Haven, -
1
1,600
-
1,566
28
76.500
33
2,558
45,400
New London. -
a
8.874
384
2,240
19
79.999
19
514
29.300
1
Fairfield,
.T
21,483i
-
1,897
36
101,200
35
252
348,791
AVindhani,
1
-
27.375
2,435
17
64.470
21
5,477
14,490
Litchfield,
o
37.762
-
3,279
30
85.000
45
250
48,707
4
30,500
Middlesex.
1
-
-
1,101
10
20,000
14
400
22,961
1
2,240
Tolland,
-
8.000
744
1,242
9
3.500
12
418
7,530
2
13,440
Total amounts.
15
111,02U
28,503
16,132
184
504,088
218
11,883
522,209
8
46,180
Forges.
Trip Hammers.
+j
Nails.
Gun Smiths.
Tin Plate
35
Brass, Jew-
elerv- and
COVNTIES.
ZD
AVork.
-1
PlatedWare,
.
,.
r.
"S
•
o
o
g
Tons of
bar iron.
Value in
dollars.
a;
-2
2
Value in
dollars, of
v.'ork.
bl
" bp
i
o
z
"S'alue in
dollars, of
nails.
Guns.
"Value in
dollars.
■\'alue in
dollars.
c
Value in
dollars.
Hartford.
3
134
20,580
1.680
3
3,510
1,400
12.300
57.690
1
18,000
New Haven, -
4
/
980
-
3.150
-
-
-
2.000
26,000
57,680
6,400
New London. -
3
58
7.460
5
15,125 60
3
3.240
-
-
-
-
6.900
Fairfield.
■2
45
10.175
3
8.500
1
5
6,260
-
-
-
-
4,000
Windham,
1
5
800
12
13,400
-
1
272
Litchfield.
32
1,164
139.475
8
38,400
•2
4
6,410
-
19,000
-
7.000
Middlesex,
1
15
1 .800
o
1,340
-
1
5,600
1.000
10,750
5.000
-
4.700
Tolland,
2
22
2.640
"
9,550
1
1,800
-
-
-
-
2,200
Total anumnts.
48
1,450
183,910
32
91,145 60
o
18
1 27,092
4,400
49,050
139,370
1
49,200
. j1 ■
Mil'
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
-37
CONNECTICUT— Manufactures continued.
1)
-r
Buttons.
TanncTic-s.
Saddleiy, Shoes,
and Shoe-bind-
Klu.\ Seeed
Spirits Distilled.
COINTIES.
-3
C
ing-, of Leather.
uu.
X
Groce,
\'alue in
dollars.
o
2
Value of
kathcr, in
dollars.
Value in dollars.
10
\'alue in
dollars.
Distil-
leries.
Ciallons distill-
ed from fruit
a!id grain.
Value in
dollars.
Hartford.
2
•2G,000
13.000
65
SS.24G 00
19.823
198
727.765
447.362.i
New Haven. -
1
1-29.000
89.125
93
100.972 50
12.800 00
■•
54
101.735
57.897.',
New London, •
-
-
40
54.124 95
-
3
20.264
10
36.650
20.325
Fairfield.
-
-
45
71.311 66
65.112 50
-
in;
62.59 i
36.461
AVindhain,
-
-
-
32
34,894 50
6.500 00
5
5.000
.1.1
38.270
19.135
Litchfield,
-
-
G2
75,869 75
90,477 50
2
10.500
103
199.S'»0
102.363
Middlesex,
1
-
-
52
38,769 50
33.322 00
2
6.625
in
169.400
109.450
Tolland,
4
"
~
19
12.150 CO
18,600 00
.1
2.500
47
.35.100
18,150
Total amounts,
155.000
102.125
408
476.338 86
231,812 00
24
64.712
560
1.371.404
81 1.1 n
COUNTIES.
Hartford.
New Haven.
New London.
Fairfield.
Windham,
Litchfield.
Middlesex.
Tolland.
Total amounts.
Carriasres.
Value in
dollars.
14.080
14,275
23,000
17.. 500
68.855
Wooden Clocks.
Xumber. ' Value in
dollars. S
Paper.
5.ob5
5.000
38,950
50.000
4.000 34.000
14.565 122.955 ' 19
Value in
dollars.
17.S20
21.780
13.980
14.100
5.508
2.000
4.000
Marble
Work.
Value in
dollars.
.500
3.500
82.188 11.000
Glass.
Value in
dollars.
27.360
2 27.360
Potteries.
Rope Walks.
_^ Value in
S dollars, of
■^ \ W.ares.
Num-
ber.
9.740
3 21.000
12
30.740 i 18
N'alue in
dollars, of
conlage.
33.150
36,000
122,300
.52.500
243,950
Gun
Powder.
COI.NTIES.
Mills,
Val
uc in dol-
lars.
Hartford.
*
43.440
New Haven. -
-
-
New London. -
-
-
Fairfield.
-
-
Windham.
-
200
Litchfield.
-
Middlesex.
-
-
Tolland.
"
"
Total amounts,
1
43.610
Combs.
Value in dol ■
lars.
15.000
7.000
7.000
6.500
1.500
33.000
Straw Bon-
nets.
\ alue in dol-
lars.
2.000
17.000
1.800
6.300
70.000
Miscellaneous
Goods.
Value in dollars.
39.900
22.352
9.360
27.100
.Articles of a Doubtful Xature
(ind .is'riculiuml.
Bricks.
Value in dollars.
Sheep.
Number.
2.000
■1.612
2.000
400.000*
* .\s estimated bv the Marshal.
738
FINANCE.
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2,625
136,856
75,977 50
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45,628
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9,225
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83,140
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Somerset.
Salem,
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9,900
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11,739
14,673
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29,552
23,641
Cape May.
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360,632
278
1,112
200
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17,200
12,890
8,200
9,225
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17,500
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1,800
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11,877
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257,400
147,854
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880
1,950
7,800
Cape May.
8
O
1
1
8
Total amounts.
.5-2
201,f)10
21.3,880
3
0
4
11,84
31,524
94,052
Blast and Air Furnaces.
Bloome
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Sussex,
1
321
11,172
17
609
3,338
Hunterdon.
Burlington,
G
2,525
140,000
-
-
9
885
97,450
Monmoutii.
Morris,
-
-
-
55
1,430
107,997
-
-
-
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_
12,200
Middlesex,
-
-
-
-
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3,500
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3
2,710
147,700
-
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-
o
350
35,000
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-
-
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Bergen, -
■1
300
00,000
-
250
25.000
6
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-
-
.1
-
H
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4
600
36,000
Cape May.
1-2
Total amounts.
5,859
361,932
77
2,289
139,835
•2
5
1,235
132,450
6
600
48,200
Roll
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Mill
slitting
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Steel Furnaces.
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3.136
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.
.
1
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5,000
Hunterdon.
Burlington,
1
200
30.000
1
358,400
32.000
.
1
1,500
15,000
1
300
45,000
Monmouth,
.
.
1
1.000
250
Morris,
o
650
•2
268,800
26,800
Middlesex,
.
,
1
40,320
4,000
Gloucester.
Somerset,
.
1
5,000
Salem.
Bergen,
.
1
201,600
20,160
Cumberland.
Cape May.
11
1
1
300
Total amounts,
3
850
30,000
957,480
96,346
1
1,500
15,000
45,000
744
FINANCE.
[1814.
NEW JERSEY— Manufactures continued.
COUNTIES.
Essex, .
Sussex.
Hunterdon.
Burlington.
Monmouth.
Morris.
Middlesex,
Gloucester.
Somerset.
Salem.
Bergen,
Cumberland.
Cape May.
Total amounts,
Door Locks.
6
936
9.36
Value in
dollars.
4,680
4,680
Large
screws,steel
springs, &.C.
Value in
dollars.
15,000
15,000
Tin Plate
work.
Value in
dollars.
29,250
29,250
Plating Manufac-
tories.
V
B
Value in
dollars.
15,000
3,350
18.350
Hydrostatic
Machines,
Tallow Can-
dles.
Value in
dollars.
11,529
11,529
Soap.
Value in dol-
lars.
3,846
3,846
COUNTIES.
Essex, .
Sussex,
Hunterdon,
Burlington,
Monmouth,
Morris, .
Middlesex,
Gloucester,
Somerset,
Salem, .
Bergen,
Cumberland,
Cape May.
Total amounts.
Tanneries.
Shoes, Boots, and Slippers.
No.
Hides.
26
45
26
18
38
17
13
30
9
20
6
248
12,310
5,000
6,025
6,200
4,450
3,300
6,230
3,000
46,515
Calf Skins.
Sheep
Skins.
4,760
600
445
2,325
4,850
1,420
1,950
1,560
4,460
1,514
110
20,320
3,674
Leather
unnamed.
Value.
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44,600
26
,912
123,482
Leather by-
weight, re-
duced to
pounds.
Total value
in dollars.
9,
000
9,000
51,970
71,370
44,600
25,450
34,775
39,625
23,805
26,912
20,935
35,537
11,208
386,187
Pairs.
324,775
18,018
342,793
Value in dol-
lars.
400,000 00
27,685 20
427,685 20
Flaxseed Oil Mills.
COUNTIES.
No.
Essex, .
Sussex,
Hunterdon,
Burlington,
Monmouth,
Morris, .
Middlesex,
Gloucester,
Somerset,
Salem, .
Bergen,
Cumberland,
Cape May.
Total amounts,
Gallons.
18,800
4,500
5,350
950
29,600
Value in
doUai's.
18,800
4,500
5,350
950
29,600
Distilleries.
No.
82
121
118
56
35
83
44
68
31
35
22
32
727
Gallons.
307,310
201,440
77,436
69,590
4,276
154,750
95,240
42,700
83,350
25,000
19,530
21,650
1,102,272
Value in No.
dollars.
Breweries.
153,650
125,900
39,317
49,914
2,138
77,375
47,620
32,859
44,070
15,000
9,962
17,320
615,125
Gallons Value in
brewed. dollars.
17,600
11,050
38,400
1,280
6 68,330*
Carriages
made.
Bark
ground.
Value in
dollars
6,600
1,989
8,400
240
129,500
27,229
129,500
Value in
dollars.
3,500
3,500
* Or 2, 170 barrels.
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
745
NEW JERSEY— Manufactures continued.
COUNTIES.
Paper.
Playing Cards.
Glass Manufactories.
Potteries.
Drugs.
MiUs
Reams.
Value in
Dozens of
Value in
Glass
Sq. feet
BotUes.
Value in
No.
Value in
Value in
10
dollars.
packs.
dollars.
works.
of Glass.
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
Essex,
17,850
•
27,750
30,000
Sussex.
Hunterdon.
Burlington,
1
3,380
16,900
Monmouth.
Morris,
2
4,000
10,000
.
.
2
5,200
Middlesex,
1
3,000
5,000
Gloucester,
.
.
2
59.593
Somerset.
Salem,
,
,
.
•
2,900
Bergen,
,
3,000
3,750
Cumberland, .
,
,
2
322,000
7,600
60,851
Cape May.
Total amounts,
14
10,380
49,750
3,000
3,750
4
322,000
7,600
120,444
2
35,850
30,000
Artides of a doubtful na-
Paints.
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Burlington.
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10,000
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Salem,
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1
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60,000
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,
88,850
10,153
Cape May.
32,500
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300,000
60,000
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61,125
160
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88,850
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STATE OF DELAWARE-Manufactures.
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83,251 00
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661
661
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132,640 50
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17,820
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20,500
20,500
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41,000
41,000
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Cotton and Wool
Spun in Mills.
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Kent,
Sussex,
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130.000' 91.000
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130,000
91,000
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1,638
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COUNTIES.
Newcastle,
Kent, -
Sussex,
Total ami)iints.
No.
Tons.
1 ,200
1,200
Value in
dollars.
156,000
156,000
Nails.
Nailer-
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Pounds.
201,600
Value in
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16,200
201,600
16,200
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No.
10
12
3
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16,180
16,000
32,180
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tanned.
14,330
14,330
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dollars.
56,405
52,000
2,866
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Shoes and Boots.
Pairs.
34,898
34,898
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dollars.
53,748
53,748
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Newcastle,
Kent,
Sussex,
Total amounts.
Distilleries.
No. ! Gallons.
19
12
20
51
10,800
4,800
12,000
27,600
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5,400
2,880
7.200
15,480
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Paper Mills.
No.
Barrels.
Value
in dolls
No.
476
7,616
4
476
7,616
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Value in
dollars.
75,000
r5.000
Snuff Mills.
No.
Pounds.
71,800
71,800
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17,950
17,950
Rope Walks.
No.
Tons
Value
in dolls.
250
250
12,800
12,800
COUNTIES.
Newcastle,
Kent,
Sussex,
Total amounts.
Gun Powder.
Mill:
Poimds.
250.000
250,000
Value in
dollars.
125,000
125,000
Salt.
Works.
Bush 'Is
7
4,100
7
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2.050
2,050
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Grist Mills.
No.
27
15
42
Barrels
of Flour.
80,000
12,400
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Cornmeal
30,000
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dollars.
905,000
99,200
92,400
30,000
1,004,200
Barlev Mills.
No.
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150,000
150,000
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10,000
10,000
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1,200
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17,616
4,300
16,039
11,500
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kinds of Cloths
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families.
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5,578
8,247
32,830
6,300
3,322
32,401
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and Cotton,
ditto.
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33,360
17,710
48,414
31,357
36,709
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Maple Sugar.
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163,915
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Franklin,
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Lancaster.
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61
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708,800
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Nelson,
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35,600
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125,600
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157,680
Prince Edward.
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Richmond County.
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1 45,080
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DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
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181,930
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20,30(5
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Stafford,
-
7
Surry, -
-
1
4,000
32,000
Sussex.
Tazewell,
-
-
-
-
-
750
288
27,623
4,804
Warwick.
Washington.
Westmoreland.
Wood, •
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
19.492
'-i,436,Vt
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York.
Richmond City,
-
-
36,000
360,000
Norfolk Borough.
Petersburg.
nts,
Total amou
441
753,827
5,529,463/A
112
59,175
16,243 ,VV
95,447
1 4,094 j^"^
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DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
789
0? •
■S3
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a °
i
3
lU
1-
•SJE[[Op
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3,431
23,354
5,725
6,058
3,977
5,699
11,121
8,415
o
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a;
5
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34,316
233,354
57,259
60,587
39,777
56,992
111,218
84,157
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•SJBllOp
UI 3iip;A
675
1,500
1,575
2,000
000
200
500
300
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V
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1,350
3,000
2,100
4,000
600
400
1,000
400
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358
1,200
921
100
1,530
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■r.
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2,240
7,500
5,760
1,000
9,000
3,040
0,000
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2.250
29,310
OJ
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5 *'
= -5
■jaquinx
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Flaxseed Oil Mills.
•SJ13[10p
UI sup; \
547
2,250
1,144
-
CO
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2,000
1,144
CM
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CO*"
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1,110
3,550
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in
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400
1,355
58
200
3,400
480
782
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3,240
500
3.840
100
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851
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1,500
1,500
1,000
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13,500
29,680
3,200
2,000
3,420
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10,000
19,000
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100
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790
FINANCE.
[1814.
STATE OF KENTUCKY— Manufactures.
be
c
Blended and unnamed
Ba^ng- for Cotton,
made of
Looms.
Carding Ma-
i -5
Cloths and Stuffs.
Hemp.
chines.
COUNTIES.
Yards made.
Value in dol-
Manu-
Yards.
Value in
Number.
Num-
Pounds
%
o
lars.
facto-
ries.
dollars.
ber.
carded.
Adair,
92,790
37,767
_
_
_
443
Barren.
_
128,490
64,222
-
-
-
747
Boone,
„
30,993
16,174
-
-
-
199
Bullet,
.
46,183
18,473
-
-
-
238
Bracken.
_
35,510
14,204
-
-
-
165
Breckenridge,
.
48,022
24,011
-
-
-
225
Bourbon,
o
267,212
106,884
8
50,000
18,000
1,147
5
Butler,
23,155
11,565
-
-
169
Casey,
_
63,705
31,852
-
-
-
271
Cardwell.
1
5,000
2,500
-
-
-
100
Clarke,
121,434
45,537
-
-
-
719
3
5,100
Campbell, -
_
40.060
15,813
-
-
-
169
Christian, -
_
115.401
46,160
-
-
-
582
Cumberland,
_
68.605
32,584
-
-
-
454
Clay,
_
11.320
5,660
-
-
-
67
Estill,
25,536
10,640
-
-
-
210
Fayette,
6
207,687
83,074
5
281,750
98,612
139
5
35,000
Franklin,
82,699
33,079
1
40,000
14.000
432
Flemming, -
.
102,141
45,359
1
-
-
586
Floyd,
_
33.020
16,510
-
-
-
248
Gallatin,
.
36,620
18,310
-
-
-
206
Greenup,
_
20,065
10,032
-
-
-
116
01 A
Greene,
_
69,611
34,805
-
-
-
314
Grayson,
_
17,890
8,850
-
-
-
147
Garrard,
_
106,857
45,581
-
-
645
Henry,
_
48,980
18,367
-
-
-
461
Harrison,
_
86,168
43,084
-
-
460
Henderson, -
_
28,838
14,419
-
-
'
206
Hardin,
_
66,473
31.076
-
-
-
506
Hopkins,
_
27,178
13.589
-
-
-
188
Jefferson,
_
114,290
47,731
1
52,000
17,333
578
2
18,000
Jessamine, -
.
93,303
37,321
-
-
-
469
Knox,
_
51,884
25,947
-
-
•
400
Lewis,
_
15.509
6,203
-
-
-
68
Lincoln.
_
163,786
81,893
-
-
-
595
Logan,
_
218.213
104,106
-
-
-
552
Livingston, -
_
47.113
23,556
-
-
-
285
Mason,
_
139.871
75,813
1
20,000
8,000
647
Mercer,
o
163,653
65,461
-
-
-
709
1
7,000
Madison,
o
236,569
97,333
1
-
-
1,109
3
Muhlenburg,
.
43,197
21,275
-
-
-
266
Montgomery,
-
196,630
78,652
-
-
-
890
Nicholas,
-
58,898
23,862
-
-
-
312
Nelson,
_
190,880
95,440
-
-
-
874
Ohio,
38,866
20,600
-
-
246
Pendleton, -
_
33,641
15,521
-
-
-
208
Pulaski,
-
56,411
26,651
-
-
-
369
Rockcastle, -
19,950
9,245
-
-
-
109
Scott,
2
133.669
49,457
-
-
693
Shelby,
-
154,372
61,748
1
10,000
3,500
1,004
Wayne,
-
60,654
24,261
-
-
-
405
Washington,
-
135,473
47,905
-
-
-
670
Warren,
_
127,104
63,469
-
-
-
994
Woodford, -
-
133,626
53,450
-
-
-
548
o
10,000
Total amounts,
15
4,685,385
2,057,081
13
453,750
159,445
23,559
21
75,100
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
791
KENTUCKY — Manufactures continued.
COUNTIES.
Fulling Mills,
in
Furnaces.
Forg-cs.
Naileries.
1_* V^ V A« & A ■LJB-' *
Niun-
Yards
Value in
Num-
Tons.
Value in
No.
Tons.
Value in
No.
Tons.
Value in
ber.
fuUcd.
dollars.
ber.
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
Adair.
Barren,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1,440
Boone.
Bullet.
Bracken.
Breckenridge.
Bourbon,
1
5,878
8,817
260
-
-
-
-
_
1
10
4,000
Butler.
Casey.
Card well.
Clarke,
1
5,000
7,500
Campbell.
Cristian.
Cumberland.
Clay.
Estill,
2
.
-
-
1
-
-
1
50
10,000
Fayette,
5
11,360
17,040
1,084
-
-
-
-
-
.
1
10
15,000
Franklin,
1
4,000
5,000
Flemming,
_
-
-
-
-
-
_
1
Floyd.
Gallatin,
4
Greenup.
Green,
1
Grayson.
Garrard,
2
Henry.
Harrison,
2
Henderson.
Hardin.
Hopkins.
Jefterson,
1
5,000
7,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
19
7,600
Jessamine,
1
500
750
Knox.
Lewis.
**
Lincoln.
Logan,
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
5
2,200
Livingston,
1
Mason,
2
»
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
Mercer.
Madison,
2,700
4,050
232
-
-
-
-
-
1
Muhleuburg.
Montgomery, -
I
1,000
1,500
-
2
-
-
1
Nicholas.
Nelson,
7,000
10,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
n
3,420
Ohio.
Pendleton.
Pulaski.
•
Rock Castle.
Scott,
2
7,000
10,500
80
Shelby,
I
600
750
Wayne,
-
-
-
-
1
4
1,000
1
2d
600
Washington, -
1
3,000
4,500
Warren.
Woodford.
Total amounts,
33
53,038
78,407
1,656
4
4
1,000
3
52 1
10,600
11
*87|
33,660
•Or 196,000 lbs.
792
FINANCE.
[1814.
STATE OF KENTUCKY.— Manufactures continued.
1
Tanneries.
Flaxseed Oil.
Distilleries.
Paper MUls.
COUNTIES.
ui
Value
Num-
ber.
Hides &
Skins.
Value in
dollars.
en
C
o
in
dollars.
Num-
ber.
Gallons,
Value in
dollars.
No.
Reams.
Value in
dollars.
Adair,
4
2,750
5,500
-
26
32,620
10,873
Barren, -
3
1,145
2,290
-
-
-
42
23,188
7,729
1
Boone,
9
-
2,510
-
-
-
15
23,440
7,813
Bullet, -
3
750
1,900
1
600
600
15
7,150
2,383
Bracken, -
2
600
-
-
-
29
32,080
10,693
Breckenridge,
-
-
-
-
11
2,094
698
Bourbon, -
2
-
1,800
1
500
500
128
146,103
48,701
Butler, -
3
1,670
-
-
-
7
3,150
1,050
Casey,
-
-
-
.
-
9
12,000
4,000
Cardwell,
-
~
-
-
-
-
7
5,800
1,933
1
Clarke, -
7
3,085
9,255
-
-
-
44
42,384
14,128
Campbell,
2
1,100
3,050
-
-
-
15
13,344
4,448
Christian,
5
960
2.880
-
_
-
8
11,050
3,683
Cumberland,
2
1,502
3,191
-
..
-
23
13,760
4,586
Clay,
1
-
900
-
-
-
1
200
66
Estill, -
-
-
784
-
-
-
6
2,470
823
Fayette, -
9
6,068
23,080
1
1,000
1,000
139
154,911
51,637
1
700
2,100
Franklin,
8
8,285
17,890
-
-
31
34,010
11,336
Flemming,
12
-
7,467
1
-
-
43
40,615
13,538
Floyd, -
-
-
-
-
.
-
1
80
26
Gallatin, -
11
-
1,078
-
-
-
21
12,270
4,090
Greenup,
-
434
1,301
-
-
-
1
200
66
Greene, -
4
-
2,720
-
.
-
24
18,706
6,235
Grayson, -
3
550
825
-
-
3
350
116
Garrard, -
7
-
4,920
1
-
-
70
81,334
27,111
Henry, -
10
1,926
7,700
-
-
-
17
13,550
4,516
Harrison,
5
1,020
3,060
-
-
-
47
132,000
44,000
Henderson,
5
1,600
5,200
-
-
-
o
2,110
703
Hardin, -
10
2,075
5,818
-
-
-
30
18,330
6,111
Hopkins, -
3
428
1,254
-
-
-
5
19,000
6,332
•lefferson,
10
-
18,300
-
-
-
77
129,350
43,116
•Tessaniine.
6
3,450
10,350
-
-
-
57
64,704
21,568
Knox,
2
133
442
-
-
-
16
4,280
1,426
Lewis,
1
150
300
-
-
-
10
4,600
1,533
Lincoln, -
6
3,900
10,000
-
-
-
59
114,100
38,033
Logan, -
2
2,500
5,000
-
-
-
35
41,730
13,910
Livingston,
-
-
1,914
-
-
-
10
4,990
1,663
Mason,
8
3,695
10,900
1
-
-
72
81,016
27,005
Mercer, -
10
2,299
9,140
_
-
-
84
131,717
43,905
Madison,
8
3,976
8,907
.
-
-
59
68,115
22,705
Muhlenburg,
5
710
3,440
-
-
-
16
5,580
1,860
Montgomery,
9
1,300
-
-
-
-
163
48,078
16,026
Nicholas,
7
3,000
13,000
-
-
-
17
14,710
4,903
Nelson, -
10
-
2,275
1
2,000
2,000
120
160,050
53,350
Ohio,
3
-
2,784
-
-
-
7
1,450
483
Pendleton,
2
370
1,150
-
-
-
21
14,905
4,968
Pulaski, -
6
_
880
_
_
_
13
4,065
1,355
Rockcastle,
-
-
851
Scott,
12
3,190
9,570
-
-
66
110,075
36,691
3
5,500
16,500
Shelby, -
13
4,215
12,545
2
505
505
81
73,420
24,473
Wayne, -
"
-
-
-
-
-
21
12,580
4,193
Washington,
9
1,547
4,211
_
_
-
82
104,225
34,741
Warren, -
5
420
1,050
-
-
-
37
21,044
7,014
•,
Woodford,
3
1,900
9,500
-
-
57
107,690
35,896
6
Total amounts, -
267
70,432
255,212
9
4,605
4,605
2,000
2,220,773
740,242
6,200
18,600
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
793
KENTUCKY— Manufactures continued.
COUNTIES.
Rope Walks.
Gunpowder Mills.
Salt.
Number.
Tons.
V.ilue in
Number.
Pounds.
Value in
Works.
IJushels.
Value in
dollars.
dollars.
dollars.
Adair.
Barren,
-
-
-
1
12,000
4.000
Boone,
-
-
-
'2
220
73
3
274
274
Bullet.
-
-
-
-
-
-
11
44,970
44,970
Bracken.
Brackenridge.
Bourbon,
-
-
-
2
10,280
3,426
Butler.
Casey.
Card well.
Clarke,
1
100
•20,000
•:>
6,250
416
Campbell, -
-
-
-
1
850
283
1
2,000
2,000
Christian, -
1
-
-
4
876
292
Cumberland,
-
-
-
1
,3, -',8 8
1.162
Clay,
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
70,000
70,000
Estill,
-
-
-
-
4,649
1,549
Fayette,
13
960
189,300
5
24,000
8,000
Franklin, -
-.>
160
30,400
-
1,012
337
Flemming, -
1
-
-
1
5.042
1.680
Floyd,
-
-
-
-
-
1
600
600
Gallatin,
-
-
-
1
25
8
(ireenup,
-
-
-
-
1,070
356
1
89,200
89,200
(ireen.
-
-
-
1
120
40
Grayson,
-
"
-
1
1,200
400
Garrard,
1
-
-
-
-
1
4,500
4,500
Henry,
-
-
2
600
200
1
800
800
Harrison, -
1
-
-
2
300
100
Henderson.
-
-
-
1
150
50
.1
5,000
5,000
Hardin.
-
-
-
3
1,000
333
Hopkins,
-
-
-
1
210
70
Jeflerson,
4
75
21,000
-
660
220
.")
6s,320
68,320
Jessamine, -
-
-
-
2
1,900
633
Knox.
Lewis,
-
-
-
1
300
100
5
13,500
13,500
Lincoln,
-
-
-
2
660
220
1
160
160
Logan.
Livingston.
Mason,
• >
Mercer,
3
'260
47,200
Madison.
1
-
-
4
4,097
1,365
-
20,798
20,798
Muhlenburg.
Montgomery,
-
-
-
6
10,560
3,520
Niciiolas, -
-
-
-
1
50
16
2
4,160
4160
Nelson,
2
6-2h
12,500
2
1,450
483
Ohio,
-
-
-
1
950
316
Pendleton, -
-
-
-
1
1,385
461
Pulaski,
-
-
-
-
20
6
1
588
588
Rock Castle,
-
-
-
-
5,802
1,934
Scott,
1
100
20,000
2
1,200
400
Shelby,
o
54
14,000
4
1 ,750
583
Wayne.
-
-
-
-
2,000
666
Washington.
-
-
-
1
690
230
Warren.
-
-
-
2
400
133
Woodford, -
3
'2-20
44,000
3
13,500
4.500
Total amounts.
38
1,991^
398,400
63
115,716
38.561
36
324,870
324,870
794
FINANCE.
[1814.
KENTUCKY — Articles of a doubtful nature or Agricultural.
-
Hemp.
Maple
Sug-ar.
Saltpetre.
COUNTIES.
Tons pre-
Value in dol-
Pounds.
%'alue in dollars.
Pounds.
Value in dol-
pared.
lars.
lars.
Adair,
34
4.080
62,202
7,775
Barren,
1
60
43,756
5,469
18,000
3,033
Boone,
24
2,880
30,498
3,812
Bullet,
56
6,720
23,592
2,949
Bracken,
-
-
26,475
3,309
Breckenridge,
-
-
30,424
3,803
Bourbon,
796
95,520
224,-558
28,069
Butler,
-
-
14,525
1,815
Casey,
53
6,360
27,859
3,482
Cardwell,
-
800
100
Clarke, . . .
168
20,160
77,882
9,735
1,500
250
Campbell,
58
6,960
25,966
3,245
Christian,
5
600
18,659
2,332
250
41
Cumberland, - - -
3
360
22,823
2,852
6,223
1,037
Clay.
-
-
10,250
1,281
Estill,
5
600
11,295
1,411
19,937
3,322
Fayette.
595
71,400
94,775
11,846
Franklin, - - -
60
7,200
35,415
4,426
Flemming,
120
14,400
86,026
10,753
113
18
Floyd,
4
480
13,880
1,735
5,515
919
Gal atin.
24
2,880
19,784
2,473
Greenup,
16
1,920
14,529
1,816
7.970
1,328
Greene,
5
600
18,605
2,325
Grayson,
-
-
14,965
1,870
1,353
225
Garrard,
80
9,600
46,778
5,847
Henry,
93
11,160
44,625
5,578
Harrison,
47
5.640
80,606
10,075
Henderson. -
-
-
15,474
1,934
Hardin,
6
720
65,162
8,145
2,260
376
Hopkins,
-
-
10,720
1,340
Jefferson,
210
25,200
56,805
7,100
Jessamine,
265
31,800
36,454
4,556
Knox,
4
480
17,271
2,158
10,105
1,684
Lewis,
-
-
14,803
1,850
Lincoln, - - -
324
38,880
54,583
6,822
Logan,
-
-
26,895
3,361
Livingston. -
_
-
25,599
3,212
512
85
Mason.
581
69,720
126,564
15.820
Mercer, - . .
433
51,960
42,037
5,254
Madison, . - .
94
11,280
74,999
9,374
Muhlenburg, -
-
-
24,765
3,095
Montgomery,
Nicholas,
234
28,080
145,681
18,210
44,575
7,429
21
2,520
51,384
6,410
Nelson,
100
12,000
76,370
9,546
Ohio,
-
20.750
2,593
900
150
Pendleton, - - -
9
1,080
31,340
3,917
Pulaski,
1
120
14,653
1,831
459
76
Rockcastle, -
-
-
13,025
1,628
7,390
1,231
Scott,
599
71,880
115,216
14,402
Shelby,
185
22,200
131,657
16,457
Wayne,
H
180
19,813
2,476
51,785
8,630
Washington, -
16
1,920
25,725
3,2)5
40
6
Warren,
Woodford, -
8
417
960
50,040
58,930
53,420
7.366
6,677
22,850
3,808
Total amounts,
5,755
690,600
2,471,647
308,932
201,937
33,648
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
795
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA— Manufactures.
Blended and unnamed
Spinning-
Looms.
Fulling- Milts.
Labor-saving'
• Fur
Hats.
Cloths and StuH's.
wheels.
Machinery.
COUNTIES.
Yards
Value in
Number.
Number.
Num-
Yards
Value in
Spinning'
Spin-
Number.
Value in
made.
dollars.
ber.
fulled.
<lollars.
flames.
dles.
dollars.
Lincoln,
2a.3,300
53,700
840
o
2,000
200
1,500
5,400
Northampton, .
200,400
100,000
805
Rutherford.
140,000
79,000
1,147
.
,
500
2,000
Mecklenburg, .
191,600
76,500
800
o
700
70
.
1,000
4,450
Anson,
1 1 1 ,000
44,400
469
Hyde,l
158,000
45,000
500
Richmond,
141.000
40,300
546
Franklin,
174,000
55,000
550
3
40
Camden,
103,000
58,000
420
Iredell,
132,600
52,000
649
.
,
,
5,000
12,000
Halifax,
215,000
86,000
865
Cumberland, .
175,000
70,000
789
1
300
37
Wayne,
134,000
18,700
855
Warren,
151,000
65,000
614
Orange,
279,000
111,600
1.407
3
7,000
800
.
3,000
7,500
Buncombe.
95,800
19,100
719
o
2.100
230
Rowan,
235,000
104,000
1,684
6
190
Brunswick.
28,700
14,300
230
Caswell,
131.000
55,200
783
Carteret,
i 80,000
15,000
413
Pitt,
: 145,000
62,000
500
Lenoir,
74,400
14,500
447
Jones,
57,600
28,000
370
Columbus,
43,500
12,000
360
Chatham,
199,000
84,000
1,100
1
1,200
20
5,000
20,000
Guilford,
148,400
67,300
1,103
3
5,426
170
22
529
1.750
4,350
Pasquotank,
168,600
137,000
750
Person,
79,000
15,000
467
Rockingham. .
85,000
16,500
420
Randolph,
86,600
34,600
1,333
14
400
2,400
9.600
Robeson,
66,200
46,900
666
Montgomery, .
96,000
39,000
906
Burke,
77,000
45,000
542
Bertie,
113,000
85,000
500
Martin,
155,000
66,500
500
Haywood.
17,000
5,540
286
Perquimans,
66,000
32,000
527
4
6,500
430
Greenville.
261,780
120,000
1,017
Bladen,
66,000
29,000
500
Wilks,
84,000
22,000
605
Greene,
81,000
40,000
364
Surry,
142,000
71,000
904
1
17,000
500
4
100
Duplin.
126,500
42,000
670
Nash.
112,500
38,500
562
Moore.
100,500
39,550
600
1
3,000
150
2
50
Cabarras,
39,550
13,000
257
.
,
,
,
3,700
10,000
Edgecomb.
150,000
60,000
933
Gates,
68,000
33,000
480
Ash,
221,000
103,000
1,500
Wake,
276,400
55,300
1,310
Tyrrel,
58,524
14,000
339
Onslow,
72,000
28,300
703
.
.
,
,
.
900
2,000
Beaufort,
76,500
38,200
394
,
.
.
.
450
2,100
Johnson,
100,248
40,000
582
Stokes,
68,000
28,000
600
New Hanover.
46,000
23,000
331
,
5
120
Craven,
133,000
66,000
647
Sampson,
127.500
47,000
711
Currituck,
41,000
11,000
400
Washington,
57,725
28,827
366
Hertford,
89,727
44,823
351
Total amounts.
7,376,154
2,989,140
128,484*
40,978
20
45,226
2,607
56
1,420
25,200
79,400
• Returned by the Marshal generally.
796
FINANCE.
tl8l4.
NORTH CAROLINA— Manufactures continued.
COtlNTIES.
Lincoln
Northampton.
Rutherford.
Mecklenburg.
Anson.
Hyde.
Richmond.
Franklin.
Camden.
Iredel,
Halifax.
Cumberland.
Wayne.
Warren.
Orange.
Buncombe.
Rowan.
Brunswick.
Caswell.
Carteret.
Pitt.
Lenoir.
.Tones.
Columbus.
Chatham.
Guilford.
Pasquotank.
Person.
Rockingham.
Randolph,
Robeson.
Montgomery.
Burke,
Bertie.
Martin.
Haywood.
Perquimans.
Greenville.
Bladen.
Wilks.
Green.
i-iurry,
Duplin.
Nash.
Moore,
Cabarras.
I'^dgecombe.
Gates.
Ash.
AVake.
Tyrrel.
Onslow.
Beaufort.
Johnson.
Stokes.
New Hanover.
Craven.
Sampson.
Currituck.
W"ashington.
Hertford.
Total amounts.
Iron Works.
Bloom-
Trip
Ham-
IS
Rolling'
and Slit-
ting Mills.
Nail-
Iron Manu-
factures
not named.
Value in
dollars.
78,800
Gunsmiths.
Rifles.
1,800
20,260
34.300
135,160
Value in
dolhirs.
200
GOO
1,450
Blacksmiths.
Shops.
Value in
dollars .
4.000
650
1,350
9,500
14,950
Stills
made.
Value
in dol-
lars.
4,00Q
Candles-
Manu-
facto-
Pounds.
3,000*
540,000
8,000
4,000
8.000
Value
in
dolls.
1,000
1.000
Heturiied bv the Marshal ffenerallv.
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
797
NORTH CAROLINA— Manufactures continued.
Tanneries.
oots, and
pers.
dollars.
Flaxseed Oil.
Uistilleries.
Essence of Turpentine.
COUNTIES.
G
eq o-c
ui
c
^
c
Shoes,
Sli
Value i
ai
C
c
vi
C
Lincoln,
4,800
17,000
.">
550
550
620
182,600
93,700
Nortiiampton.
Rutherford,
-
-
-
-
-
236
42,600
21,300
Mecivlenburg,
1,300
5,000
-
1
80
SO
62
26,500
19,800
Anson,
800
3,500
-
-
-
-
36
4,700
4,000
Hyde.
Richmond, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
30
13,500
13,500
Franlvlin,
-
-
-
-
-
-
100
29,700
18,000
Camden,
1,200
4,500
-
-
-
-
28
13,400
9,800
Iredel.
2,100
9.700
-
-
-
-
113
55,000
27,500
Halifax,
1,900
7,800
-
-
-
-
147
30,800
24,600
Cumberland,
2,.'500
8,500
Wayne,
4,500
12,000
-
-
-
-
135
30,400
12,100
Warren.
-
.
-
-
72
9,040
7,000
Orange,
3,000
7,000
-
1
1,200
1,200
525
127,000
70,000
Buncombe. -
-
-
-
-
-
109
23,800
11,000
Rowan.
6,300
15,0001
O
700
875
428
118,000
59,700
Brunswick, -
1,150
3,000|
-
1
24
24
Caswell,
-
i
-
-
-
35
28,000
16,800
Carteret.
-
i
-
-
-
-
-
o
5,000
10,000
Pitt, -
400
10,120
-
-
-
127
29,400
12,000
Lenoir.
Jones, -
-
-
-
-
-
16
1.400
1,500
2
5,300
11,000
Columbus.
Chatham,
-
-
-
80
25,000
18,700
Guilford, -
1,230
3,200
-
.1
1,600
1,560
226
69,000
36,000
Pasquotiink,
1.200
3,000
-
-
-
-
36
4,000
4,000
Person,
-
-
-
-
-
93
23,700
11,000
Rockingham,
1.000
7,200
-
-
-
-
126
30,900
15,400
Randolph, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
135
40.500
20,250
Robeson,
1,200
3,000
-
-
"
-
108
6,834
5,400
Montgumerv.
-
-
-
-
.
71
41,000
11,000
Burke,
1,200
4,800
-
-
■
106
20,400
10,200
Bertie,
-
-
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80
10,000
6,000
3
7.000
12.000
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1,200
2,187
.
-
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24
5,000
3,000
Haywood, -
1,500
2,300
-
.
-
-
21
4,300
3,000
Perquimans.
1,800
3.332
-
-
-
-
36
7,520
5,000
Greenville. -
2,140
2,450
-
-
-
165
48,250
19,700
Bladen,
1.320
Wilkes,
-
-
-
-
-
-
163
83,000
16,500
Green,
-
-
-
-
-
-
86
15,000
7,500
Surry,
1.580
2.200
-
-
-
117
41,000
20,000
Duplin,
1,000
-
-
-
-
-
3
1,200
1 ,200
Nash, -
-
-
-
-
-
-
143
37,031
26,000
Moore,
-
-
-
-
-
30
5,000
3,200
Cabarras.
1,400
2,600
-
-
-
-
66
20,221
10,000
Edgecombe,
l.GOO
7,800
-
-
-
-
159
39,000
29,000
Gates, -
1,520
6.000
-
-
-
-
56
21,000
14,000
Ash, -
-
-
-
-
-
98
24,000
12,000
AVake.
2,200
9.000
-
-
-
-
90
3,000
3,000
Tyrrel,
1,420
3,500
-
-
-
-
110
4,000
3,500
Onslow,
2,320
3,480
-
-
-
-
9
560
600
Beaufort,
2,000
3.600
-
-
-
-
15
1,530
1,900
6
30,600
30,000
Johnson,
-
-
-
-
-
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30
5,250
5,000
t
Stokes.
2,750
7,000
-
1
1,100
1,000
98
20,000
10,000
New Hanover.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
15,000
20,000
Craven.
1,800
4.000
-
-
-
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-
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-
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32,000
55,000
Sampson.
Curiituck.
Washington.
1,138
2,876
-
-
-
-
16
3,631
3,631
Hertford.
Total amounts.
65,868
186,645
220,000
9
5,230
5,265
5,426
1,386,691
758,005
24
94,900
138,000
Omissions added.
85,000
210,000
150,868
396,645
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NORTH CAROLINA.— Manufactures, continued.
COUNTIES.
Lincoln.
Northampton.
Rutherford.
Mecklenburg.
Anson.
Hyde.
Richmond.
Franklin.
Camden.
I red el.
Halifax.
Cumberland,
Wayne.
Warren.
Orange.
Buncombe.
Rowan.
Brunswick.
Caswell.
Carteret.
Pitt.
Lenoir.
Jones.
Columbus.
Chatham,
Guilford,
Pasquotank.
Person.
Rockingham.
Randolph, -
Robeson.
Montgomery.
Burke.
Bertie.
Martin.
Haywood, -
Perquimans.
Greenville.
Bladen.
Wilkes.
Greene.
Surry,
Duplin.
Nash.
Moore,
Cabarras.
Edgecombe.
Gates.
Ash.
Wake,
Tyrrel.
Onslow.
Beaufort.
Johnson.
Stokes,
New Hanover.
Craven,
Sampson.
Currituck.
Washington.
Hertford.
Total amounts,
Paper.
6
800
800
800
2,400
Value in
dollars.
2,000
2,000
2,000
6,000
Snuff.
_3 S
200
200
Rope-walkb,
S
3
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26,000
26,000
Gunpowder.
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400
800
200
200
400
3,000
as
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>T3
1,000
300
600
100
150
400
2,550
Salt.
o
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7,500
7,500
3;2
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3,800
3,000
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DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
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TERRITORY OF ORLEANS— Manufactures.
Cotton Goods in
Stocking's.
Hats.
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families, &c.
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300
300
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32
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150
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5
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20,250
-
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-
234
5
200
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22,311
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96
124
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133,180
106,544
300
300
518
993
15
4,560
36,480
10
87
244,000
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Tanneries.
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40
30
150,000
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8,000
6,950
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Arcadia.
La Fourche.
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Iberville,
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5.314
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4,588
4,606
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20
40
30
9,902
166,294
1,980-rYo
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7,390
65,270
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13,000
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2
534
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5 734
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3 448
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3
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-
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-
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Attakapas,
-
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5
126
Rapide,
12
1,414
52
Total amounts.
162
61,264
122.528
17
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157,025
16
7
1
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13,000
400
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11,250
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Concordia.
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2
9,600
5,760
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Attakapas,
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TERRITORY OF ORLEANS— Articles of a doubtful nature, or Agriucltural.
Saw Mills.
Sugui- Planters — works.
Bricks.
COUNTIES.
Number.
Feet.
Value in
Number.
Hogsheads of
Value in
Kilns.
Number.
Value in
dollars.
Sugar.
dollars.
dollars.
Orleans,
21
3,690,000
42
5.277
23
13,570,000
German Coast,
_
_
38
3,142
Arcadia,
2
-
-
8
910
La Fourche,
2
210.000
_
2
300
Iberville,
-
1.200,000
Point Coupe.
Concordia,
2
200,000
Ouachita.
1
100,000
-
_
_
_
3
80,000
Natchitoches, -
1
160,000
_
_
_
1
160,000
Opelousas,
-
-
_
_
-
2
200,000
Attakapas.
Rapide,
5
1,230,000
-
1
42
Total amounts,
34
6,790,000
339,500
90
9,671
712,372 77
29
14,010,000
126,090
Tiles.
Indigo.
Molasses.
Cotton pressed.
COUNTIES.
Number.
Value in
Works.
Pounds.
Value in
Hogsheads.
Value in
Presses.
Value of work
dollars.
dollars.
—
dollars.
in dollars.
Orleans,
100,000
4,250
1,277
14
6,455 62
German Coast,
-
-
34
38,000
38,000
1,630
Arcadia,
-
_
6
7.800
7,S00
510
La Fourche,
,
_
_
_
163
Iberville.
Point Coupe.
Concordia.
Ouachita.
Natchitoches.
Opelousas.
Attakapas,
-
-
-
-
_
10
Rapide.
Total amounts.
100,000
4,250
40
45,800
45,800
3,590
59,235
14
6,455 62
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809
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families, &c.
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58,794
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7,200
16,500
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42,805
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246
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33,747
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127
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Wdkinson.
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44.860
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300
580
500
98
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1
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216
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4,700
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29,330
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.3
-
iJ 73
124
38
_
i>
2,100
1
Amite,
51,216
<^
4
"
< "
'
<
208
-
120
Total amounts,
342,472
256,854
22
450
393 75
7,898
10,267 40
1,330
1
S07
'
7,200
10
39,590
6
LOUISI AN A— Manufactures.
~
-3
en
1
Spinning
t
5
g
y
Wheels.
0 e^
£
1
>* 0
u
rt X
c
,
.ii
.i; ^
q;
i) Ji
H-r
-T3 ^'
DISTRICTS .\ND SETTLEMENTS.
C
E
3
2;
a5
s
0
0
c
'S
'5.
efi
.Si
C
Is
en
1
C
3
0
'1
en
0
5
-3 is
a! -,
0
if
a.
c
p
0
E
V
c .-
c
rt
C.
0
CO
en
0
C
t
E
0
55
Disnict of St. Charles.
i
i
Ditto of St. Louis,
1,033
380
5
7
4
10
3
2 i 1
.T
>■)
-^
0
1
Ditto of St. Genevieve.
Ditto of Cape Girardeau,
744
221
-
7
-
23
-
. 1
-
-
5
2
Ditto of New Madrid.
Settlement on Hope Field and St. Francis.
Ditto on the Arkansas.
i
Total amounts.
1,777
601
5
14 4
33
3
2
1
3
2
7
12
3
1
£
Doubtful Arti-
0)
ho
cles, or Agri-
rf
5
cultural.
M
?i
j5
0
3J
DISTRICTS AND SETTLEMENTS.
1 1
en
y:
It
■Ti
-a
^
■?
,i4
w^
0
0
fi
^
0
^
_X
0
"u
3
0
c
IS
0
0
0
E
C
0
is
bo
0
0
0
1
«
a
m
U
U
5-
<
D-
s
C/j
Ph
i
E
c/;
District of St. Charles.
i
Do. St. Louis, -----
12
•2
2 : 6
1
3
0
.)
5
4
1
9
15
6
Do. St. Genevieve.
Do. Cape Girardeau, - .. - .
16
-
- ,
_
-
.1
-
-
_
9
.
3
Do- New Madrid.
Settlement Hope Field, and St. Francis.
Do. on the Arkansas.
Total amoum
s,
28
2
2 : 6
1
3
•2
4
5
4
I
18
15
9
Remarks.— The aggregate amount of the manufactures of Cape Girardeau, during the year 1810, was estimated
at $34,657 25.
Only two districts are returned, and no quantities or values given.
810
FINANCE.
[1814.
TERRITORY OF INDIANA— Manufactures.
ions.
ASSISTANT MAR-
SHALS.
Cotton Goods, in
families, &c.
Mixed Goods ai.d
Cotton.
lanufac-
stablish-
Flaxen Goods, in
families, 8<.c.
Blended and unnamed
Cloths and Stuffs.
s
Yards
made.
Value in
dollars.
Yards
made.
Value in
dollars.
O j. 4) 1
o2 e
Yards
made.
Value in 1 Yards
dollars, i made.
1
Value in
dollars.
1st.
2d.
3d.
4th.
5)h.
6th.
George F. Pope,
William Mager,
James Crow,
Joseph Brown, -
John M'Candless,
Spier Spencer, -
Total amounts.
11,699
17,600
19,665
6,013
9,074 25
15,400 00
9,832 50
1,550
13,775
343
1,240
8,265
1
1
4,066
52,445
27,117
9,112
1,355 33
27,222 50
10,846 80
20,103
41,400
15,077 25
31,671 00
54,977
34,306 75
15,668
9,505
1
92,740
39,424 63
61,503
46,748 25
c
o
ASSISTANT MAR-
SHALS.
WooUen Goods, in fami-
lies, &c.
Cotton and Wool
Spun in Mills.
Value in dollars.
Spinning
Wheels.
■Ji
e
o
o
Naileries.
Q
Yards
made.
Value in
dollars.
Number.
Num-
ber.
Pounds.
Value in
dollars.
1st.
2(1.
3d.
4th.
5th.
6th.
George F. Pope,
William Mager,
James Crow,
Joseph Brown, -
John M'Candless,
Spier Spencer, •
Total amounts.
19,378
29,067
150
1,350
128
467
156
280
188
37
1
20,000
4,000
19,378
29,067
150
1,350
1,256
1
20,000
4,000
C
o
ASSISTANT MAR-
SHALS.
Tanneries.
Distilleries.
♦W
ine.
Gunpowder.
Q
3
E
3
2
4
8
4
Hides.
Value in
doll.ars.
E
3
Z
Gallons.
Value in
dollars.
Gallons.
Value in
dollars.
MiUs.
Pounds.
Value in
dollars.
1st,
2d,
3d
4th,
5th,
6th,
George F. Pope,
William Mager,
James Crow,
Joseph Brown, -
John M'Candless,
Spier Spencer, -
Total amounts.
2,300
300
800
6,250
1,950
2
8
1
13
4
11,200
1,500
18,450
4,800
100
5,600
750
7,380
3,400
2,400
6,000
3
3.600
1,800
18
2,300
9,300
28
35,950
16,230
2.400
6,000
O
3,600
1.800
TERRITORY OF INDIANA— Articles of a Doutful Nature or Agricultural.
OD
ASSISTANT MAR-
SHALS.
Wheat Mills.
Maple Sugar.
Horse Mills.
Grist Mills.
Saw Mills.
o
is
No.
Bar-
rels.
"N'alue
in dol-
lars.
Pounds.
Value
in dol-
lars.
No.
Bushels.
No.
Bushels.
Value in
dollars.
No.
Feet.
Value
in dol-
lars.
1st,
2d,
3d,
4th,
5th,
6th,
George F. Pope.
William Mager,
James Crow.
Joseph Brown,
John M'Candless,
Spier Spencer.
Total amounts,
1
1
1,500
7,500
50,000
5,000
3
7,000
9
10
13
40,900
40,900
3,800
8
6 390,000
3,900
1,500
7,500
50,000
5,000
3
7,000
32
40,900
44,700
14 390,000
3,900
* Made of the Madeira and Cape of Good Hope grape. The counties are not ascertained.
1814.]
DIGEST OF MANUFACTURES.
81
TERRITORY OF ILLINOIS— Manufactures.
COUNTIES.
Blended and unnamed
Cloths and Stufls.
be
c
§
1
a
5
Tanneries.
■£.
01
a
e
o
Uistilleries
Yards
made.
Value in
dollars
No.
Hides.
Value in
(loUai-s.
No.
(lallons.
Value ill
dollars.
St. Clair,
Randolph,
36,596
53,443
21,957 60
32,065 80
630
260
200
15
5
4
9
1,300
7,750
6
6
3
3
8
11
10,200
8,670
Total am'ts,
90,039
54,023 40
630
460
15
1,300
7,750
19
10,200
8,670
Beats.
CO
s
s
c
IS
ci!
O
6
C
o
o"
o
O
,^rtichs of a doKbtful nutnre
or Agricultural.
COl'XTIES.
Wheat Mills.
Saw Mil
s.
A alue in
dollars.
Maple Sugar.
Build-
ers.
Value in
dollars.
Num-
ber.
Barrels.
Value in
tlollars.
Mills.
Feet.
Camps.
Pounds. Value
in dolls
St. Clair,
Randolph.
2
1,260
7
t
5
6.440
32,200
5
480,000
12.000
78
15,600
1,950
Total ani'ts,
2
1,260
6
5
6.440
32,200
5
480,000
12,000
78
15,600
1,950
TERRITORY OF MICHIGAN— Manutactures.
Flaxen and
Hempen floods.
Woollen Goods,
in families, Sec.
' J3 Spinning- Wheels.
Hats.
Soap and Cantlles.
DISTRICT.-!.
Y'ards
made.
Value in
dollars .
Yards
made.
Value in
dollars.
E
o
c
No.
■r.
A'alue in
dollars.
6
=5 t
1
P'ds of
Cantlles.
Pounds
of Soap.
Value of
Cantlks.
Detroit.
Erie.
Huron,
Michilimackinac.
421
795
316
782
1,300
1,015
90
1,300
982
90
I
2
1
1
400
200
2,800
1.000
6.500
37,000
1
2.356
4.750
Total amounts.
1,216
1.098 3.405
2,372
17 1 130
1
O
000
3.800
I
6.500 1 37.000
2,356 4.750
Tanneries.
Saddlers.
Distilleries.
1
.Articles of a doubtful nature,
or .Agricultural.
DIST!!lnT.«.
TT.
X
1
■r
1
d.
at
o
c
S
Common and
Merino.
No.
o
1
Hides.
\'aliie in
tlollars.
No.
1
Saddk-s
ami
Bridles.
No.
•2
•2
3
1
1
tialloiis. Valtie in
dollars.
Total numbe-v
Detroit,
Erie.
Huron.
Michilimackinac.
1,100
160
100
6.600
550
600
60
720
8.200 6.000
3,500 2.625
8.000 1.847
700 700
'2
1
1
1 .000
Total amounts.
5
1 .360
7,750
1
60
720
6
20,400 j 14,172 4
o
' , '
1 .l>0-)
812
FINANCE.
[1814.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA— Manufactures.
Cotton Goods, in families,
&c.
Cotton Manufacturing- Esta-
blishments.
Blended, and unnamed
Cloths and Stuffs.
<u
bo
c
'S
c
"1-
1
Yards made .
Value in
dollars.
Num-
ber.
Yards made.
Value in
dollars.
Yards made.
Value in
dollars.
£
o
o
Washington, -
Alexandria,
26,000
19,500
1
2
9,000
16,000
4,500
8,000
20,000
20,000
328
45
65
Total amounts,
26,000
19,500
3
25,000
12,500
20,000
20,000
328
110
Carding- Machines.
Labor-saving Machinery.
Hatteries.
COUNTIES.
B
3
Pounds.
Value in
dollars.
Drawing- £c
Roving
Machines.
Looms,
with fly
shuttles.
en
<U
Spinning
*^ ' frames.
c
'5.
-a
s
3
Fur Hats.
Value in
dollars.
Washington, -
Alexan(iiia,
2
26,000
13,000
8
3
1
108
6
12,000
60,000
Total amounts.
2
26,000
13,000
8
3
1
2
108
6
12,000
60,000
e
c
c!
<v
c
1
Breweries.
Sugar Refineries.
en
3
c
Glass Works.
COUNTIE.S.
XI
E
3
Barrels.
Value In
dollars.
u
u
.o
B
3
2
Pounds.
Value in
dollars.
o
Square feet.
Value in
dollars.
Washington, -
Alexandria,
3
2
2
1
1,500
1,400
9,000
8,400
800,000
144,000
1
1
300,000
36,000
Total amounts,
5
4
3
2,900
12,400
2
800,000
144,000
1
1
300,000
36,000
*
Rope Walks.
Articles of a doubtful nature, or
Agricultural.
COUNTIES.
Potteries.
Suspender Manufac-
tories.
Grist Mills.
Num-
ber.
Value in
dollars.
o
-Q
e
1
en
O
Value in
dollars .
V
x
B
3
en
C
tD
N
O
C
Value in
dollars.
V
B
3
2
Bushels
of Meal.
Barrels
of Flour.
Value in
dollars.
Washington, -
Alexandria,
I
3,000
3
3
580
400
232,000
160,000
1
200
2,000
3
3
15,000
35,000
211,250
Total amounts.
1
3,000
6
980
392,000
1
200
2,000
6
15,000
25,000
211,250
Philadelphia, in the United States of America, May 30th, 1813.
TENCH COXE.
1814.] UNSETTLED ACCOUNTS. 3I3
13th Congress.] JVo. 408. [2d Session.
U N S E T T LED A C C 0 r N T S.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF RKPRESE.NTATl Vl.S, JANIARY 31, 1811.
Wau Dki'aktmeni. .Jmiuurij -iSth, ISU.
Sir:
Conformably to a resolution of the honorable the House of Representatives, of the 30tli of July last, reiiuirin^
the Secretary of War to lay before the House a view of the unsettled accounts in the offices of the accountant of
this Department, and of the paymaster of the army, and to suggest measures to secure tlie accountability of public
agents and to prevent the accumulation of unsettled accounts connected with the War Department, I have to re-
port, that a satisfactory view of the unsettled accounts in either of these olfices has not been, and (agreeably to the
enclosed statements of the paymaster of the army and of the accountant) cannot be, rendered by them, \vithin any
definite period of time.
The better to secure the accountiibility of public agents, and to prevent the accunuilation of unsettled accounts,
5 have the honor to " suggest" —
1st. That an office be established, in which all accounts, whether in specie or in kind, coiuiocted with the mili"
Tary and Indian departments, shall be adjusted, audited, and settled, conformably to rules and regukuions to be
prescribed by the Treasury Department,: and
•2d. That, to render efficient the pay department of the army, which is now but adapted to a small and peace es-
tablishment, and to secure the regular and punctual payment of the troops, a new organisation be adopted, to con-
sist of a Paymaster General of the armies of the United States, with sucli deputy, district, and assistant paymas-
ters, as the exigencies of the service may require, neither of whom shall belong to the line of the army.
With great respect, I have the honor to be. sir, your most obedient servant,
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
The Speaker of the House of Heprexcntcitiues of the United Slates.
Army Pay Office, City of JVushinglon, Jdntiary \9,th. 1814.
Sir:
In the estimate which I had the honor of submitting to you lor the compensation of clerks in this office, ior
the year 1814, I confined myself to the amount appropriated for the year 1813, under the impression that any in-
crease which the public service might call for would be more properly brought to your view in the report which I
was then about preparing. I have since thought, however, that it might as well be made the subject of a separate
communication.
For the due examination and adjustment of the heavy and voluminous accounts of the several sub-paymasters of
the army and militia, and of numerous recruiting officers, wh.ich are already rendered, and daily coming in, to-
gether with the current business of the office, 1 consider it my duty to suggest that an additional appropriation of at
least 4,000 dollars, for compensation of clerks in the year 1814, appears to be highly necessary.
I would also beg leave to suggest the propriety of an appropriation of SI, 517 22 for contingencies of the office,
(1,000 of which on account of the year 1814) for the purpose of paying for books, stationary, printing, fuel, and
other necessary expenses, including a debt already contracted for those articles, for the use of the office, for the last
six months of the year 1813, of $547 22.
The books, stationary, and printing, have heretofore (until the 1st of July. 1813.) been paid for out of the jene-
ral contingent fund of the \N"ar Department; but, if an appropriation be specifically made for those objects, as herein
suggested, it will relieve the contingent fund of the War Department from them, relieve the officers of that De-
partment from the settlement of the accounts, and remove the difficulties which at present exist respecting tiie con-
struction of the laws on the subject.
I have the honor to be, most respectfully, sir, your obedient ser\ant,
ROBERT BRENT, PaymuHcr of the dnmj.
The Honorable John Armstrong. Secretary of TVur.
Army Pay Office, City of TVashington. Janu.ary 24//;. 1814.
I have been for some time endeavoring to make up a report conlormably to the views of the lionorable the
House of Representatives, as expressed in their resolution of the 30(h of July, 1813, and of your letter to me of the
4th of August last, but find it totally impracticable to make one by any means satisfactory to myself, or which
would convey correctly the information which it would seem the resolution contemplated: and for the following
reasons :
The debits and credits of the several sub paymasters, recruiting officers, and others, who receive public moneys
from this office, are constantly Huctuating; so also are the immense masses of accounts which are daily transmitted
TO it. Scarcely a mail leaves the city, east, west, north, or south, but carries with it remittances to tlie above men-
tioned officers. Scarcely a mail arrives fnnn any of the four points of the compass but comes loaded ^^■ith their ac-
counts and vouchers. Not a day passes over but some ot tiiem are examined and settled at this office: hence it will
appear perfectly impassible to give any thing like the true state of open unsettietl accounts, and I must beg the favor
of you to state these circumstances to the honorable Chairman of the Committee ot Ways and Means wlso intro-
duced the resolution.
The letter which I had the honor of addressing to you on the 16th instant, is calculated for that part of the reso-
lution which relates to measures tending to prevent the future accumulation of unsettled accounts \n ilii> office.
I am, very respectfully, sir, your most obedient.
The Honorable John Armstrong, Secretary of IJ'ur.
ROBERT BRENT, /'uymastrr of the .irniy.
Department of War, dccountanl's Office, January ilsf, 1814.
Sir: . , ...
I duly received your letter of the 4th ot August last, wherein you require to be lui-nished, by the 1st of No-
vember following, with a " statement of the unsettled accounts in this office, showing as well the amount of money-:
which have been advanced by the Government, and the time when advanced or paid, as the amount of voucher-
103 tt
814
FINANCE.
[1814.
rendered by the individuals charged, the causes which liave occasioned the delay of settling the accounts of the
several agents and individuals wlio have received money from the appropriations made for the War Department,
noting the time when their agencies or contracts expired, as well as the balances and amount of each now remaining
unsettled."' Since wliich my attention has been devoted to the accomplishment of tlie objects required: but such
has been the great increase ot the business of the office, that 1 have hitherto found it impracticable to furnish the
statements: they are in a state of progression, and may possibly be coinpleted during the present session of Congress.
In order to place you in possession of some of the leading causes of this delay, I will take the liberty to bring to
your view tlie course that the business takes in its progress through this office.
it will be recollected that all the moneys appropriated for, and expended in, the War Department, are drawn
from the treasury, by warrants drawn by the Secretary of War, and countersigned by the Accountant, the amount
of which, during the year ending on the 30th of September last, has exceeded nineteen millions of dollars. These
warrants are allrecorded in this office, and separate accounts kept of each specific appropriation out of which they
are drawn, of vvliich annual statements are furnished to Congress. The warrants thus drawn, are either for ad-
vances directed by the Secretary of War. or for balances ascertained on settlements made by the Accountant. For
the advances, the persons receiving them are charged and held accountable on the books of this office, and the settle-
ments are made in conformity to law and established regulations, or by authority from the Secretary of War.
All these transactions are entered on the books of the office, and quarter yearly statements of them are made out,
and the accounts accompanying them transmitted to the treasury for examination and revision.
In the prosecution of these duties it will readily occur to you, sir. that, where the expenditures of the Department
exceed so far in amount those of ordinary years, the business of accounts must necessarilj' increase in a coires-
pondent degree, even if the system according to which the business is transacted, were as well calculated for the
one as the other. This I cannot avoid stating is not the case; and with the view of showing wherein the difference
is most prominent, I will take the liberty of stating that part of the business in relation to advances and the manner
they are now accounted for.
1st. As it regards the Quartermaster General's department.
It will be recollected that, by the acts of Congress establishing a Quartermaster General's department, the
Quartermaster General is expressly exonerated from any responsibility for his deputies; the consequence is, that
advances are made to the quartermaster generals, which they distribute to the several officers of their depart-
ments; these again advance moneys to others, and consequently, when one personal account is adjusted, it gives rise
to a number of others, and in this manner the duties of this office, in relation to that department are increased to a
degree more readily imagined than described.
'2d. As it i-egards the recruiting service.
Officers commanding recruiting districts are furnished with rnoney in advance, with which they are charged.
These are branched out to officers of every grade in the army, with each of whom separate accounts are opened
and settlements are required to be made at tills office, and the same remark applies to this branch of the business, as
it regards the number of personal settlements, as that made in relation to accounts of the Quartermaster's depart-
ment. ,^ ^ ,
3d. As it regards the Pay department.
The course pursued is, for the Paymaster of the army to receive advances for the pay, subsistence, and forage, of
(he army, and for bounties and premiums, with \vhich he is charged on the books of this office. His payments con-
sist principally in advances to paymasters of districts, and to officers for recruiting. The district paymasters ad-
vance money to the regimental paymasters, and others, for the pay, &c. of the army, and by this process, when the
Paymaster of the army exhibits his accounts for adjustment, their settlement occasions the opening of a multitude of
accounts, all of which are to be ultimately settled in this office.
4th. Commissary General's department.
Advances are made from this office to the Commissary General of Purchases, and to every deputy commis-
sary in service; separate accounts from each are received and adjusted at this office, to a very great extent: for, in-
dependent of the number of accounts which the advances are calculated to produce, the system directed by the act
of the 3d March, 1809, by which every person has a distinct account opened under each specific appropriation out
of which the moneys are advanced to him, the number of accounts which an agent of purchases, for instance, has
open, amounts to ten or twelve, for each of which he renders quarter yearly accounts and vouchers, which are to be
settled and entered on the books of this office.
When it is recollected that all these transactions are to be placed on record on the books of this office, that the
accounts are all to be settled, the balances ascertoined and paici, without any other examination than that which they
receive at tliis office, I flatter myself that it will be found that all has been tlone which it was practicable to do with
the force employed in the office, and under the circumstances above mentioned, and that causes, not within my con-
trol, have prevented my complying with tiie contents of your letter within the time required.
I have thus, sir, mentioned some of the prominent features of the system, according to which a part of the du-
ties of this office are performed, and some of the difficulties incident to that system. 1 could proceed to state the
increased labor and time necessary to the adjustment of the great accumulation of personal accounts, the very great
and increasing correspondence of the office consequent to that accumulation; but it will doubtless occur to you, sir,
t lat, from whathas been stated, some alteration has become indispensably necessary to the regular and punctual per-
formance of the public business of this office; and the subject is accordingly respectfully submitted to you as the
head of the War Department.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
WILLIAM SIMMONS.
The Honorable John Armstrong, Secretary qf War.
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1814.] ARTICLES USER IN CLOTHING THE ARMY AND NAVY. 8I5
13th Congress.] ]\-^ 499. [2d Session.
DRAWBACK OF !) ITT IKS ON EXPOItl'S TO N K W O K L K \ N 8.
COMMUMCATKn TO THK HotSK OV UEPRESKNTAI IVKS. FEIIKLAKY 'J. JH14.
Mr. Newton, from the Conunittee of Commerce and Manufactures, to wliom was relerred the memorial of Joshua
Sands, late Collector ot the Customs for the port of New York, submitted the foilowins statement of facts:
That, from the day of April, in the year 1797, to the day of June, in the year 1801, Joshua Sands
was Collector ot the Customs tor the port ot New York. That, prior to die 1st day ol July, in the year 1791»,
a drawback ot dutie? was allowed on the exportation of merchandise to New Orleans, wliich. at that time'
and for several years subsequent to tliat date, was one of the dependencies of Spain. That by the seventy -
fifth section of the act. entitled '• An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and toniiase,"' which act
passed the second day of March. 1799, and went Into operation on the tirst clay of July following, tlie former act.
allowing the drawback of duties on merciiandise exported to the dependencies of any foreign State or kin^doin
adjoining to the United States, was repealed. That Joshua Sands, misapprehending the true import of tlie" said
seventy-tifth section, issued debentures for merchandise exported to New Orleans, some of whicli, to the amount ol
twenty-nine thousand four hundred and seventy-seven dollars and fifty nine cents, he paid before he was conscious
of his misapprehension ot the law ^Vhen the other debentures issued by him became due. and were presented
for payment, he refused to pay the same. Sauuiel Corps, who lield some of tiiose ilebentures, petitioned Congress
for the amount thereof, which w as paid over to him, as will appear by reference to the act for the relief of the^aid
Samuel Corps, passed the twenty-td'th day of February, 1801.
The committee further state, that so much of the said twenty-fifth section of the above recited act, as prohibited
the allowance ot drawback ot duties on the exportation of merchandise to New Orleans, was repealed by an act
which passed the Jth day of April, 1800, entitled '• An act to allow a drawback of duties on goods exported to New
Orleans," and therein to amend the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and
tonnage."
From this statement of tacts, the cominittee have formed this opinion: that it was not the intention of the Na-
tional Legislature, in revising and modifying the former act for the collection of duties, by that which passed in
1799. to prohibit the exportation of merchandise to New Orleans, with an allowance of the drawback of duties.
The real object of the law was to prevent exportation with this privilege to merchandise shipped to any of the colo-
nies of Great Britain, adjoining the United States. The act of Congress which passed the 5th day of" April. 1800.
, „ 1 of the seventy-fifth section of the act of 1799, which prohibited the exportation of merchandise
with allowance of the drawbacks, to New Orleans, is a clear and satistiictory proof that the Spanisli dominions
epealing so much
adjoining the United States were included through inadvertence.
The promptitude with whicli a repeal was effected, the first opportunity which jiresented itself to Congress,
removes every doubt from the subject.
If, however, additional evidence of the intention of Congress be wanting to establish the fact, that evidence is
found in, and confirmed by, tiie act granting relief to Samuel Corps, by which he was paid the amount ol tiie deben-
tures which had been issued by Joshua Sands, and which the said Sands refused to pay on discovering his misinter-
pretation of the law. The error of Mr. Sands was an error of judgment, to which the best and wisest men are
liable. In no instance could he be personally interested or benefitted by siich a construction of the law. A suit
has lately been instituted against him (or the amount of the drawbacks paid by him. He solicits the National
Legislature to pass an act which shall authoriy.e tiie accounting ofticer of the Treasury Department to allow him
credit on his accounts tor the amount of the drawbacks paid by him. So much are the committee persuaded, from
a full view of this case, that relief is reasonably asked, and ou£;ht to be granted, that they have instructed their chair
man to ask for leave to report a bill lor the relief of Joshua Sands, late Collector of the Customs for the port of
New York.
13th Congress.] IVo. 410. [2d Session.
ARTICLES, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.
Consumed in clothbiii- the Army and Navy of the fnited States, in the year 1813. and a;? estimate/or 1814.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SE.VATE, FEBRIARV 3. 1311
'fo the Senate of the I'niled State->:
I transmit to the Senate of the I"nited States repoi'ts of the Secretaiy of War and Secretary of the Navy, com-
plying with their resolution of the 3d ultimo.
JAMES MADISON
February 3, 1814.
\N AP. Departmemt. Fehrv.ani 1. 1811.
Sir:
I beg leave to submit to you the toUowing documents on the subject of the resolution of the Senate of the 3d
ultimo, in relation to the quality of woollen goods provided for the army, during the last year. &c. and have the
honor to be. sir. with the highest respect, your most obedient servant,
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
The President.
. Commissary General's Office. Philudtlphia, January iO, 1814.
Sir:
In obedience to the resolutiouof the Senate, of the 3d of January, 1814, transmitted in your letter of the !th
instant, requiring an account of the quantity of blankets, and other woollen goods, provided for the army, during
the year 1813; distinguishing, as far as practicable, such as were of foreign, from those of domestic manufacture;
also, an estimate of the quantity of the same goods that may be judged necessary, for die like purposes, for the
present year; I iiave the honor of transmitting the enclosed statements, viz:
816
FINANCE.
[1814.
No.
1813.
No.
No.
No.
1. Of woollen goods, of domestic origin, manufactured within the United States, purchased during the year
2. Of cotton goods, also of domestic origin, also manufactured and purchased as above.
3. Of sundries, made of leather, metal &c. of like origin, manufacture, &c. &c.
4. Of woollen goods, of foreign origin and manufacture, imported into the United States, purchased during
the year 1813.
No. 5. Of cotton goods, &c. &c. of like origin and manufacture, imported and purchased as above.
No. 6. Estimate of the quantity of the same goods, that may be necessary for the like purpose, for the year 1814.
Permit me to observe that, although large quantities of foreign cloths, for coats and overalls, were purchased du-
ring the year 1813, as well as linens of various kinds, and articles for facing military clothing: also, flannels, for
shirts, baizes, for stocks, &c.. &c.,yet such has been the rapid progress of manufactures in tliis country, that, for
the service of the present, and. if they continue to progress as they have, for future years, I may confidently rely
on the resources of our own country, and on our own manufacturers, for every article of clothing required for the
army, with the exception of blankets, and they are excepted for the present year only.
It is true that the prices of articles, manufactured from loool and cotton, have increased; and that the average
prices of the year 1814 will exceed those of 1813. Yet, inasmuch as the money paid for the goods remains in this
country, and is circulated among our own citizens, this advantage is considered by me as a full equivalent for a
moderate advance on domestic goods — even if the prices should exceed that paid for those that have been imported;
and the article is uniformly more durable than the like article imported, and, taking the circumstance into view,
the American article is. in reality, less expensive than the foreign.
British woollens have advancecl in price fully in proportion to the enhanced price of wool, in this country. Fo-
reign cloths, of proper quality for coats, cannot now be purchased at a price less than $3 50 per yard; and three
point blankets, at $4 50 to $5 each.
If it could be made to comport with the views of Congress, to appropriate moneys for providing for the wants
of the army, one year before hand; for instance, to make the appropriation for 1815 during the present session, or
even to appropriate (say 500,000dol!ars) for the supplies of next year, the money could be profitably applied in the
purchase of blankets, woollen and cotton goods. It would give the purchasing oflicer an advantage in the market,
which late and limited appropriations never afford.
All which is respectfully submitted to the consideration of the Secretary of War.
CALLENDER IRVINE, Commissary General of Purchases.
General John Armstrong, Secretary of War.
No. 1.
Statement of materials for Clothing, pur chasedby the Commissary General's JJepartment, during the year 1813, bei7ig
of domestic origin, and manufactured from ivool, within the United States.
Uses to wliich the articles
Average
,,-..,
ARTICLES PURCHASED.
purchased are to be applied.
prices.
REMARKS.
59,958
yards 6-4 cloths, blue.
For coats.
$2 88
Per yard.
2,558
do. do. scarlet.
music do.
5 00
Do.
168,821
do. 3-4 wool kersey.
vests and overalls. .
1 00
Do.
19,577
do. flannel.
shirts.
53
Do.
5,393
do. serge.
facings.
53
Do.
28,459
felt caps, . . .
infantry.
■ • 87
Each.
5.902
do. ... .
artillery.
1 00
Each.
53,797
plumes. ....
troops generally, .
22i
Each.
1.7.52
groce binding.
coats,
1 l^i
Per groce.
10,800
worsted cord.
do.
75
Per hundred yards.
1,825
bucktail plumes.
infantry,
33
Each.
6,141
jompons, ....
)lan cets, ....
troops generally, .
28
Each.
7,705
do.
3 15
Each.
24,100
knit socks, pairs.
do.
18
Per pair.
183,170
stockings, do.
list socks, do. .
do.
491
Do.
2,500
do.
75
Do.
132
pieces of flannel.
shirts,
28 32
Per piece.
315
yards of flushing.
watch coats.
2 50
Per yard.
Commissary General's Office, Philadelphia, January 29, 1814.
CALLENDER IRVINE.
■ ' . ., , Commissary General of Purchases.
General John Armstrong, Secretary of War.
No. 2.
Statement of materials for Clothing, purchased by the Commissai-y GeneraVs Department, during the year 1813,
being of domestic origin, and manufactured from cotton, within the United States.
ARTICLES purchased.
Uses to which the articles
are applied.
Average
prices.
REMARKS.
267,044 yards cotton drilling,
813,684 yards cotton shirting, - . -
8,271 pounds cotton thread,
77,750 yards cotton cord, - - - -
8,054 cotton epaulettes,
38,099 cotton bands and tassels,
8,280 yards cotton fringe.
Overalls & round jackets,
For shirts,
sewing,
coats,
serg'ts & corporals,
hats,
rifle clothing,
33||
32i
$1 33
60
291
Si
5
Per yard .
Do.
Per pound.
Per hundred yards.
Each.
Each.
Per yard.
Commissary General's Office, Philadelphia, January 29, 1814.
CALLENDER IRVINE,
Commissary General qf Purchases.
General John Armstrong, 5'ecre/arj/ <j/" ff'ar. ^" • -■
1814.]
ARTICLES USED IN CLOTHING THE .\RMV AND NAVY.
817
No. 3.
Statement of artiden purchased by the Commissary Generates Department, dming the year 1813; being of domes-
tic origin, and manufactured from leather, metal, tow ^-c, loithin the United States.
ARTICLES PItRCIlASF.D. '
Uses to whicli tlie articles
are applied.
Average
prices.
Remarks,
22,031 groce of buttons, . . .
33,395 do. do. -
253,965 pairs shoes.
2,386 do. boots,
18,517 leather caps,
110,380 yards brown linen.
46,649 do. tow do. -
70,041 plates, brass and white metal,
88,875 leather stocks,
32 pair silk tassels,
30 yards do. fringe, . . _
1,180 leather caps,
655 groce of buttons, - . .
66,015 cockades and eagles. -
For vests,
coats,
troops generally, -
dragoons,
infantry,
sleeve linings, &c.
ditto,
caps, -
troops generally, -
dragoons, musicians,
ditto,
dragoons,
dragoon's clothing,
troops generally.
43
87
$1 02
5 55
1 69
36
18
15
\\h
2 50
50
2 59
1 00
8
Per groce.
do.
pair,
do.
each,
per yard,
do.
each,
do.
do.
per yard,
each,
per groce.
each.
Commissary General's Offick, Philadelphia, Jamtary 29, 1814.
CALLENDER IRVINE. Commissary General of Purchases.
General John Armstrong, Secretary of JJ ar.
No. 4.
Statement of the materials for Clothing, purchased by the Commissary General's Department, during the year 1813,
being of foreign origin, and manufactured from tvool, imported into the United States-
Uses to which the articles
Average
prices.
.-
ARTICLES PURCHASED.
are applied.
Remarks.
62,041
yards 6-4 cloth
For coats.
$3 04
Per yard.
15,141
do. do. _ - .
overalls.
2 58
do.
24,787
point blankets.
troops generally, -
3 05
each.
603
wrapping do.
do.
2 76
do.
382
pieces duffil, . - .
do.
56 00
per piece.
1696
yards flushing.
watch coats.
2 00
yard.
4,350
do. coating.
do.
1 58
do.
7,965
do. lion skin, - . .
do.
1 65
do.
11,480
do. bocking baize.
socks.
1 19
do.
5,040
do. 6 4 kersey, - - -
overalls.
2 00
do.
1,480
do. 3-4 do.
do.
95
do.
9,060
do. fearnought.
watch coats.
1 85
do.
1,394
rose blankets.
troops generally. -
6 00
each.
211
yards kerseymere.
-
2 30
per yard.
11
pieces bomba'/.ette, -
facing coats & lining,
25 00
piece.
1,269
yards serge,
do.
70
per yard.
1,264
do. flannel.
shirts, -
24 31
per piece.
34,261
do. do.
do.
70
yard.
282
pieces baize, - - .
socks.
31 00
piece.
233
do. bocking baize,
backs ot vests.
25 00
do.
1
do. jersey stripe, -
do.
25 00
do.
62
yards 7-8 cloth, . . -
facing, -
4 22
yard.
.53
do. white kerseymere,.
drag, music, clothing.
2 82
do.
56
do. 6-4 scarlet cloth.
facing coats.
4 36
do.
3,841
pairs stockings.
troops generally, -
70
per pair.
Commissary General's Office, Philadelphia. January 29, 1814.
CALLENDER IRVINE.
Com,missary General of Purchases.
General John Armstrong. Secretary of JVur.
818
FINANCE.
[1814.
' No. 5.
Slaltmmt of materials for Clothing, purchased by the Commissary General' s Department, during the year 1813;
being of foreign origin and imported into the United States, manufactured from cotton, flax, ^-c.
ARTICLES PURCHASED.
Uses to which the articles
are applied.
Average
prices.
Remarks.
7,295 yards brown linen,
108.799 ells osnaburg,
11,895 do. ticklenburg, - - ' -
7,065 yards muslin, " - - -
43 do. dowlass,
66 pieces Russia drilling,
2,156 pounds thread, . . _
210 doz. pieces tapes. - . .
1.273 pieces muslin,
535 do. platillas. - - •-
81 do. rowans. - . _
241 do. creas, - . _
228 do. brittanias, -
827 do. Russia sheeting,
For sleeve lining, &c. -
fatigue clothing,
do.
shirts.
do.
fatigue clothing,
making clothing,
infantry coats."
shirts,
do.
do.
do.
do.
sheets, -
40i
27
48
41
50
$17 00
1 66
1 75
4 25
16 00
33 00
33 00
4 25
23 33
Per yard,
ell.
do.
yard.
do.
piece,
pound,
dozen,
piece.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
Commissary General's Office, Philadelphia, Januury 29. 1814.
CALLENDER IRVINE,
Commissary General of Purchase
Geserai. John Armstrong. A'ecre^rtry q/" //'flr.
Estimate of the rjuantity of materials, ^-c. necessary to be provided for 54.162 complete suits of Clothing for the
United States'' Army, for the year 1814.
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81,243
40,022
324,972
324,972
589,944
45,900
1,602
5.120
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162,486
213,444
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54,162
51.162
19,425
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54,162
51,162
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6,300
Trimmings tor 51,800 pair black
Cloth Gaiters.
Trimmings for 49,500 Suits of Infantry
Clothing.
For backs and
linings of In-
fantiy Vests.
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12,950
155.400
10,971
103,600
86,063
22,949
160,650
18,168
642,600
22,950
34,425
1814.] ARTICLES USED IN CLOTHING THE ARMY AND NAVY.
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Estimate continued.
Trimmings for 780 Suits of Li^ht Artillery
Clothing.
laterials, iScc.
i-cquired,
I 1.170
390
390
8,580
2,730
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11,700
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linings of L't
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390
585
Trimmings for 700 Suits of Rifle
Clothing.
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linings of Ri-
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8,280
Materials for 760 Linen
Vests, for Riliemen.
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7,tJ80
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2,560
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2,560
56,320
17,920
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2,098
92,160
Materials, &c. ^
required, 3
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tiUery Vests, j
Trimmings for 1,602 Suits of Light
Dragoon Clothing.
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Trimmings for 108,332
pair Linen Overalls.
1.200
13,500
379.134
6.018
Materials. &c. ^
required. 3
Materials for 2.807 Watch Coats.
Materials for 1,602 Dragoon Cloaks.
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The above estimate comprehends materials to clothe 54,162 men? of which 49,500 are Infantry,
1,602 " Light Dragoons,
5.120 "• heavy Artillery,
760 '• Riflemen, and
780 " Light Artillery.
Total. 54,162
Commissary General's Office.
Philadelphia, January 29, 1814.
CALLENDER IRVINE. Commissary General of Pztrchases.
General John Armstrong, Secretary of War.
Note. In addition to the above, 1 am directed to provide 1.500 blankets, 3,000 bed sacks, 3,000 sheets, and 2.450
pillow cases, for the Hospital Department; and. on the ichok estimate, 10 per cent, should be added, to cover /os«e*.
extra issues, &c, &c.
820
FINANCE.
[1814,
Sir:
Navy Department, January 12, 1814.
In conformity with the resolution of the Senate on the 3ci instant, I have now the honor to enclose an account
of the blankets and other woollen goods provided for the navy during the last year, as far as it can be ascertained
from the accounts rendered; but as those accounts do not exhibit the quantity remaining on hand, and as the con-
sumption fluctuates with the voluntary demand of the seamen, the account now rendered may be considered as form-
ing a better estimate of the probable demand for the present year, than any data now in the Department; to this,
however, may be added perhaps twenty per cent, with a view to the contemplated increase ot the naval force.
I am very respectfully, your obedient servant,
. , ■...,.- ■,_ W.JONES.
The President ojtht United States. ■ * ! .'
Sir:
Navy Department, Accountant's Office, January 10, 1814.
I now hand you a statement of the blankets and other woollen goods, procured for the navy during the last
year, as far as it can be ascertained from the accounts rendered.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, i
! THO. TURNER.
The Hon. W. Jones. ' ' i
Jin account of the blankets and other ivoollen goods provided for the Navy during the last year, as far as it can be
ascertained by the accounts rendered to this office.
4,147
blankets,
1,213
pea coats.
2,591
flannel shirts.
7,825
pairs worsted hose.
3,023
wool hats.
4,250
cloth jackets,
5,582
cloth trowsers
1.350
pairs flannel drawers.
2,550
cloth vests,
913
uniform cloth coats.
555
pairs gaiters.
955
guernsey frocks.
6, 4921
yards flannel.
3,515
yards blue cloth.
1,092|
yards black ditto,
208;!
yards red do.
3
yard green do.
l,079i
yards plains,
300
yards blue baize,
45^
yards green do.
200
yards scarlet cloth.
28
yards white do.
2,082|
yards wild boar,
3,309|
yards coating.
1.1191 yards kersey.
20
yards scarlet moreens,
21
yards fringe,
6
groce yellow binding,
15
yards red do.
36
yards quality do.
3
green cloth table covers,
flannel cartridges.
3,650
40 blankets,
3,504 yard? blue cloth,
718f yards black do.
1,0795 yards plains,
300 yards blue baize,
200 yards scarlet cloth,
28 yards white do.
$12,645 04
9,912
54
5,884
75
5,144
17
3,117
20
24,237
90
21,029
55
1,853
50
6,350
00
7,266
50
796
50
2,154
25
10,451
17
4,671
97
2,662
56
938
25
6
75
1,355
86
337
49
43
13
475
00
31
50
1,041
38
4,942
79
1,601
38
19
00
10
50
9
60
60
1
44
39
00
456
50
129,487
77
130
00
4,639
17
1,257
81
1,355
86
337
49
475
00
31
50
$8,226 83
Navy Department, ./3ccoim<art<s' Office, Januarys, 1814.
THO. TURNER, Accountant.
1814.] THE SINKING FUND. 821
I3th Congress.] ^q^ 411. [2d Session.
SINKING FUND.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, FEBRUARY 7, 1814.
The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund respectfully report to Congress as follows:
That the measures which have been autliorized by tlie Hoard, subsequent to their last repf)rt, of the 6th of Febru-
ary, 1813, so far as the same have been completed, "are fully detailed in the report of the acting Secretary of the
Treasury to this Board, dated the fourth day of the present month, and in the statements therein referred to, which
are herewith transmitted, and prayed to be received as part of this report.
E. GKRRY.
JAS. MONROE.
W. JONES, deling Secretary of the Treanury.
Washington, February 5th, 1814.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund —
That the balance of moneys advanced on account of tlie public debt, remaining unexpended at the close of the
year 1811, and applicable to payments tailing due after that year, which balance, as appears by the statement B,
annexed to the last annual report, amounted to five hundred and two thousand five hundred anil thirteen dol-
lars eighty-five cents, - - - - - - - - $503,513 85
Together with sums disbursed from the treasury during the year 1812, on account of the principal
and interest of the public debt, which sums, as appears by the statement C, annexed to the last
annual report, amounted to four millions four hundred and seventy-four tho'usand five hundred
and fifty-eight dollars nineteen cents, ....... 4,474,558 19
Together with a further sum arising from profit in exchange on remittances from America to
Europe, during the year 1812. amounting, as appears by the statement D, annexed to the last
annual report, to ninety-one thousand five hundred and thirty-two dollars eighty-eight cents, 91,532 88
And with a further sum, being the difference between the principal of stock purchased during the
year 1812, and the money paid for the same, of three thousand one hundred and two dollars
eighty -one cents, ---..... 3,102 81
And amounting, together, to five millions and seventy-one thousand seven hundred and seven
dollars seventy-three cents, --.-... $5,071,707 73
Have been accounted for in the following manner, viz:
I. There was repaid into the treasury, during the year 1812, on account of the principal of moneys
heretofore advanced for the payment of the public debt, as appears by the statement E, an-
nexed to the last annual report, the sum of twenty-four thousand nine hundred and twenty-
seven dollars thirty cents, - - - - - - - $24,927 30
II. The sums actually applied during the same year to the payment of the principal and interest
of the public debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department, amounted,
as will appear by the annexed statement A, to four millions seven hundred and ten thousand
nine hundred and fifty-four dollars tiiirty-nine cents, viz:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, - - $2,259,681 82
2. Paid on account of the interest and charges on the same, - • 2,451,272 57
4.710,954 39
III. The balance remaining unexpended, at the close of the year 1812, and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department,
amounted, as will appear by the annexed statement B, to three hundred and thirty-five thou-
sand eight hundred and twenty-six dollars four cents, ..... 335,826 04
$5,071,707 73
That, during the year 1813, the following disbursements were made out of the treasury, on account of the prin-
cipal and interest of the public debt, viz:
i. On account of the interest and reimbursement of the domestic funded debt, - - $4,713,421 61
II. On account of the unfunded registered debt, . - - . . 29 28
III. On account of the principal and interest of temporary loans, viz:
Payment of interest, . . „ . . . 127,067 10
Reimbursement of principal, - . . . . 1,350,000 00
1,477,067 10
$6,190,517 99
IV. On account of principal and interest of treasury notes. - - - - 4,239,925 80
V. On account of the interest on Louisiana stock and converted stock payable in Europe, - 679,673 64
Amounting, together, as will appear by the annexed list of warrants, marked C,to eleven millions
one hundred and ten thousand one hundred and seventeen dollars tbrty-three cents, - $11,110,117 43
Which disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
I. From the balance of the appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the year 1812, remaining
unexpended at the end of that year, which balance amounted, as stated in the last annual
report, to - - - -..-..". " , " " 3,550,369 11
II. From the funds constituting the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the year
1813, viz:
From the fund arising from the interest on the debt transferred to the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund, as per statement I, - - •• - $1,932,107 92
From the fund arising from tiie sales of public lands, being the amount received
into the treasury from the 1st October, 1812, to the 30th September, 1813,
per statement K, - - - - . -_ - 830,671 53
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, and
on the tonnage of vessels, .... - 4,794,96644
Amounting, together, to - - - - 7,557,745 89
104 tt
oqo FINANCE, [1814,
o,i^
Which sum of - - - - " - - $7,557,745 89
Being deducted IVom the annual appropriation of - - - 8,000,000 00
Leaves an unexpended balance to be applied, in addition to the appropriation for
that year, of - • . - - - $442.254 11
HI. From repayments into the treasury, on account of moneys heretofore advanced for the pay-
ment of dividends on the domestic funded debt, as will appear by the annexed statement E, 2,003 43
That the above mentioneil clisbursements, together with the balance above stated, which remained
unexpended at the close of the year 1812, of - - - - - - 335,826 04
Together with a further sum arising from profit on remittances from America to Europe, pur-
chased during the year 1813, and amounting, as appears by the annexed statement D, to - 98,452 06
And with a further sum, being the difference between the principal of stock purchased during the
vear 1813, and the money paid for the same, amounting, as appears by the annexed statement
L, to - - - - - - - - - - 1,902 34
Making, together, eleven millions five hundred and forty-six thousand two hundred and ninety-
seven dollars eighty-seven cents, ------- $11,546,29787
Will be accounted for in tiie next animal report, in conformity with the accounts which shall then have been
rendered to the Treasury Department.
Tiiat, in the mean time, the manner in which the said sum has been applied is estimated as follows, viz:
I. The repayments into the treasury on account of the principal of moneys advanced for the pay-
ment of dividends on the domestic funded debt, have amounted, during the year 1813, as by the
above mentioned statement E, to - - - - - - 2,002 4S
II. The sums actually applied, during the year 1813, to the principal and interest of the public
debt, are estimated as follows:
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, - - $7,177,550 24
■2. Paid on account of interest and charges on the public debt, - - 3,510,054 07
As will appear by the annexed estimate F, - - - 10,687,604 91
856,690 53
-A& Will U]JJJt:ai u_v l-ll^ uiiiicAcvi U3iiiiiat.c 4-,
in. The balance which remained unexpended at the close of the year 1813, and applicable to pay
ments falling due after that year, is estimated, per annexed estimate G, at
11,546,297 87
Tliat, in conformity with, the resulution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, of the 6th of July, 1812, a
copy of which was annexed to the last annual report, purchases of Louisiana stock and six per cent, stock of 1813
were continued in the year 1813, and $147,200 of the former and $267,200 of the latter were purchased for
$112,497 66, the particulars of which purchases are exiiibited in the annexed statement, marked L.
That, agreeably to the terms of the contracts by which certain temporary loans had been obtained in the year
1812, under the law autliorizing the loan for a sum not exceeding eleven millions of dollars, sucii instalments of
those loans as fell due in the year 1813, were duly discharged at the times when they respectively became payable.
These instalments amounted lo $1,350,000, and are shown in detail in tlie annexed statement, marked M.
That, dining the year 1813, and in the months of January and February, 1814, treasury notes amounting to
$4,022,700, became payable, and, together with the interest thereon, were paid on moneys advanced for their pay-
ment at the several days on which they fell due. The annexed statement, N, shows the times when, and the {)laces
at which, these notes were payable.
And that the annexed statement, marked H, exhibits the amount of stock transferred to the Commissioners of
the Sinking Fund afid to the Treasurer of tlie United States, in trust for said States, and standing on the books of
the treasury to their credit, on the 31st December, 1813.
All whicii is respectfully submitted.
W. JONES, .Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, Febnnny -ith, 1814.
A.
Statement of the appUcul'wn, during the year 1812, of the funds provided for tlie payment of the principal and
interest of the Public Debt.
I. Payments on account of the prineipcd of the Public Debt:
Of the domestic debt-
Annual reimbursement of ttie old six per cent- stock, - - - $1,047,195 68
Do. of deferred do. - - - ■■ 398,851 63
1,446,047 31
Reimbursement of tlie residue of converted stock, ------ 565,318 41
of tlie registered debt, including' arrearages of interest, 921,73
of debts due to foreign officers, including do. - 1,444 17
2,365 90
245,950 20
Stocks purchased by the commissioners of tiie sinking fund, per state-
ment L, annexed to the last annual report, viz:
Louisiana domestic six per cent, stock, . - . - 179,300 00
Six per cent, stock of 1812, - - - - - 57,000 00
Deferred six per cent, stock, nominal amount, $14,000 - - 9.650 20
II. On account of interest and charges.
1. On the domestic debt.
Interest for the year 1812 on the several species of funded debt, as settled at the
treasury, - - - _ - - - - - - 1,688,290 38
Do. on Louisiana stock domesticated, - - - 105,237 00
3. On the foreign debt.
Interest on converted stock, payable in Amsterdam,
guilders 1,558 14 8, at 40 cents, - - - 623 49
Do^ on London, £2,252 7 11, at 4.s. Gd. - - 10,010 66
10,634 1
2,259,681 82
1814.] thp: sinking fund.
823
Interest on Louisiana stock, from 1st Jul}- 1811, to June SOtli, 1312, viz.:
Payable in Amsterdam, guilders 750,000, at 40 cents, 300,000
Do. in London, i370,827 1 G, at 4s. Gd. 314,787
Commissions and charges, viz:
Amsterdam, guilders 4,518 15 8, at 40 cents, - 1,807 51
liondon, £935 13 6, at 4a'. 6(/. - - - 4,158 55
014,787 00
5,9Gf) 06
Loss on exchange in drawing 275,000 guilders from Lon-
don to Amsterdam, cost £30,445 13 C), - - 25 814 11
656,701 32
Commissions to agents in America lor purchasing bills, - - 1,043 87
657,745 19
2,451.272 57
$4,710,954 39
Treaslrv Dkpautment, Pcg-ixter's Office, February 2, 1814.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
R.
Statement of the provision, made before the 1st of January, 1813. for the paymrnf of the principal and interest of
the Public IJebt,falHng due after that day.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
1- Cash in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, viz:
In London, on 31st December. 1812, • - £52,899 8 10. at 4.v. 6ff. $235,108 63
In Amsterdam on the same day. guilders, - 385,646 10
Deduct amount of moneys received by tlie commissioners
before 1st January, 1813. but not paid for at treasury
till after that day, ----- 18,322
G.367.324 10. at 40 cents.
2. Remittances outstanding, viz:
Amount paid for at the treasury, and remitted to Am-
sterdam before 1st January, 1813, but not received by
the agents till after that day, guilders - 215.505 10, at 10 cents.
3. Amount ot payments made at the treasury, before tlie 1st of January. 1813, for
bills'wiiicli liave been protested for non-payment, and which, on that day. had
not been repaid into the treasury, viz:
Amount outstanding previous to the year 1809. as ex-
plained in report of February 3, 1809, - - $13,357 00
Amount outstanding of bills purchased in 1810, as ex-
plained in report of February 5. 1813. - - 8,888 88
146,929 80
86,202 20
468.240 63
22.245 88
490 486 51
1,480,988 34
II. Deduct amount, slvirt provided, on account of the Domestic Debt, aafo/lows:
Tlie demands unsatished on the 1st January, 1813, were as follows, viz:
1. Dividends payable by commissioners oi loans, including the
dividends due on that day. an.d exclusive of dividends no longer
ilemandable at their offices, - - - _ . $1,182,597 37
2. Dividends on stock standing on treasury books, beyond the
amount advanced to the cashiers for their payment. - - 63,616 70
3. Unclaimed tlividends from the loan offices, payable at the trea-
sury, beyond the amount advanced to the cashiers for their pay-
ment, 034.774 18
The provision nuide for the above objects, was as follows, viz:
1. Cash due from commissioners ol loans, deceased and out of office. 9,061 85
2. Cash in the hands <tf commissioners of loans, in office, 1,232,695 18
3. Cash in the hanils of the treasurer, as agent of the commissioners
of the sinking fund, - - - - . .- - 60,539 23
4. Undraw n dividend on stock belonging to the commissioners of
the sinking fund, not received by the treasurer till 1813, 210 00
5. Cash heretofore advanced to a commissioner ol' loans, no longer
in office, for the reimbursement of exchanged stock, and remain-
ing unapplied. ------ 3.821 61
1,326.327 87
Leaving this sum short provided on the 1st January. 1813. to meet all payments on account of the
domestic debt. .-------.-. 154.660 4"
Total amount of provision for the public debt, remaining unapplied on the 31st December, 1812, $335,826 04
Treasury Department, Begister's Office. February 3, 1814.
JOSEPH NOURSE. Register.
824
FINANCE.
[1814.
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during theyear 1813, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the payment of Interest on Louisiana Stock.
Warrants.
In whose favor.
Amount.
Number.
Date.
Dollars. Cts.
5533
5928
5929
5946
5947
6063
6258
6317
6318
6347
6348
6365
6366
6372
6373
6663
6664
6665
6666
6667
6668
6678
6679
6689
January 11, 1813,
April 28, "
44 4 4 44
May 6, "
(,(, *i ii»
June 26,
August 4, "
26,
4t i<, 6W
Septr. 16,
44 44 44
" 21,
bC fc* bb
23,
ki i.1, ic
Deer. 21,
44 44 44
44 44 44
44 44 44
44 4» 4 4
4. 44 44
" 23,
44 14 4<
30, "
Charles E. Dudley,
Jonathan Smith,
Do. do. -
Samuel Flewelling, . _ .
Do. do.
Return Strong, - - - -
Christopher Fowler and Audley Clarke,
James Cox, ... -
Do. do. -
Jonathan Smith,
Do. do. - - - -
Mintern and Champlin, -
Christian Breithaupt, ...
Samuel Flewelling, ...
Do. do. ...
Jonathan Smitli, ...
Do. do. -
Samuel Flewelling,
Do. do. ...
James Cox, ....
Do. do. -
John P. Clark,
Do. do. - -
Mintern and (Jhamplin, ...
6,836 74
58,000 00
145 00
71,777 77
179 44
20,500 00
3,371 81
26,444 44
66 11
150,943 54
377 36
481 78
1,292 73
49,555 55
123 88
116,666 67
291 67
78,133 32
195 33
48,611 10
121 52
39,054 45
97 63
6,405 80
$679,673 74
lacluded in the foregoing List of Warrants, are the following, for commission to agents ivho purchased the bills.
Warrants.
In whose favor.
Amount.
Number.
Date.
Dollars. Cts.
5929
5947
6318
6348
6373
6664
6666
6668
6679
April 28, 1813,
May 6, "
August 26, '••
Septr. 16, "
23,
Deer. 21,
bb bb !,<,
23,
Jonathan Smith,
Samuel Flewelling, ...
James Cox, -
Jonathan Smitli, - - -
Samuel Flewelling,
Jonathan Smith,
Samuel Flewelling, ...
James Cox, ....
John P. Clark,
145 00
179 44
66 11
377 36
123 88
291 67
195 33
121 .52
97 63
$1,597 94
List oflVarrants draivn according to law. during the year 1813, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the payment of certain parts of the domestic debt .
Warrants.
In whose favor.
Amount.
Number.
Date.
Dollars Cts.
5529
6028
January 9, 1813,
June 15, "
John Jacob Astor,
Jonathan Fisk,
17 59
11 69
$29 28
1814.]
THE SINKING FUND.
825
List of Warrants drawn according to law. during the year 1813. on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of tlic Reimbursement and Interest of Domestic Debt.
Number of
-
"1 ~~~ — ' "
Warrants.
Date.
In whose favor.
Amount.
5597
Feb.
1-2,
1813,
Joiiiitlian Sniitli,
$372,898 91
5719
March
19,
'•
Do. <l().
39,598 75
5737
i^
21,
bb
Kdwar.l Hall,
35,000 00
5743
**
27,
b4
Jonalliaii Smitli.
39,H53 59
5744
* •
bb
4b
William Whaiin.
34,297 86
5745
*•
^*
Tlioinas T. Tucker. -
2,243 38
5960
May
la.
4b
Robert Hiibersliain, - - -
3,000 00
ti027
June
M,
*•
William >Vhaiiii,
60,000 0(1
6039
18,
bb
Robert Habetsliam,
1,500 00
6040
'•'
4b
^*
Morton A. Waring,
38,000 00
6041
bk
bb
b4
Slierwdod Haywood, -
1,500 00
6042
b(
it
44
Thomas Nelson.
14,000 on
6043
fcb
b(
4b
James Ewin^, - - -
3,.550 00
6044
bb
44
4b
William Few. - - -
260,000 00
6045
**
bb
bb
Jonathan Hull,
u;,20o 00
6046
» »
4b
4b
Christopher P^llery.
7.000 00
6047
ii
b b
44
Benjamin Austin, - - -
128,000 00
6048
bb
44
bb
Wil ium Gardner,
5,200 00
6198
July
12,
bb
Do. do. -
850 00
6353
Septr.
17,
4b
Robert Habersham,
1,500 00
6354
bb
44
t 4
Thomas Lehre, - - -
34,000 00
6355
fa(
44
*^
Siierwoixi Haywood.
1,600 00
6356
4b
b b
b4
Thomas Nelson,
12,000 00
6357
4b
b b
4b
James Kwing,
3.500 00
6358
4b
bb
b4
William Few,
330,000 00
6359
4b
4b
b4
Jonathan Hull,
17,000 00
6360
bb
bb
4b
Christophey Ellery, - . -
9,000 00
6361
•*
^*
b b
Benjamin Austin,
145,000 00
6362
bb
b4
**
William Garilner,
7,000 00
6374
*'
23,
bb
Edward Hall,
60,789 88
6375
b b
bb
4b
William White,
266,559 79
$1,950,642 16
5674
Marcli
B,
• <
T.T.Tucker, stock purchased. &c.
$480,517 03
6059
June
34.
bb
Do. do. do. do. 183,733 43
6683
Deer.
•27,
■b
Do. do. do. (III. 967,826 86
1,932,107 92
830,671 53
6659
20,
• b
Do. do. sales of public lands,
$4,713,421 61
List of Warrants drawn according to laiv. during the year 1813, on the Trcasurp- of the United States, on accotint
of the payment of interest on temporary loans.
Number of
Warrants.
Date,
In whose favor.
Amount.
5504
January
t5,
1813,
John Dawson.
$1,508 20
5505
tb
bb
William Dandrid^e. -
2,131 15
5506
bb
b4
4b
John Hoof,
2,057 39
5507
'"'
*•
••
James Cox.
1.508 20
5508
44
b4
tb
Quintin (Campbell.
4,098 40
5509
bb
bb
bb
John P. Clark,
13,893 44
5510
4b
••
^'•
Levi (hitler.
377 05
5873
April
9.
b b
John 1'. Clark,
15,000 00
5873
4 •
b*
b(
T>evi Cutler,
750 00
5874
b b
b>
bb
Quintin Campbell,
6,000 00
5875
bb
bb
James Cox, ...
3,000 00
5876
4b
b<
(b
John Hoof.
1,500 00
5877
b b
bb
4(
William Dandridge. -
3,750 00
5878
b b
^'•
••
John Dawson,
2,250 00
6187
July
7,
.<
Levi Cutler.
750 00
6188
bb
•i
h.
John P. Clark.
15,000 00
6189
4b
bb
ti
Quintin Campbell.
6,000 00
6190
44
•^
.6
James Cox, ....
3,000 00
6191
bb
bb
.fc
\^'illi;un Dandridge. -
3.750 00
6192
b4
4b
.^
John Hoot', . - .
1,500 00
6193
44
bb
WW
John Dawson. ...
2,250 00
6480
October
5,
4,
Levi Cutler,
750 00
6481
b4
4b
• «
John P. Clark,
15.000 00
6482
bi
• b
41.
James Cox,
3,000 00
6483
b4
b4
46
John Hoof. ...
1,500 00
6484
bb
44
it
William Dandridge. -
3,750 00
6485
bb
bb
4,
John Dawson,
2,250 00
6495
44
6.
44
Quintin Campbell,
5.749 31
6584
No vein.
11,
4 4
Bank of Virginia.
1,618 85
6655
Decern.
17,
'•
John Hoof,
1,222 82
6656
44
(,
.4
Quintin Campbell. ...
2,152 29
$127,067 10
826
FINANCE.
[1814.
List ofJVarrants drawn according to law, during the year 1813, on the Treasurer of the United States, on accoimt
•' of the reimbursement of temporary loans.
Warrants.
Number.
Date.
6343
Septr.
15.
1813.
6523
Octr.
15,
6581
Novr.
10,
6588
"
15.
6590
i<.
16.
6642
Deer.
15,
G643
%•
i.
fca
6644
it
a
C6
6690
Li
31.
In whose favor.
Amount.
Quintin Campbell.
Do. do. •
William Dandridge.
Quintin Campbell,
James Cox.
John P. Clarke.
John Hoot,
Quintin Campbell.
John P. Clarke.
Dollars
Cts.
100,000
00
100,000
00
250,000
00
100,000
00
100,000
00
250,000
00
100,000
00
100.000
00
250.000
00
$1,350,000 00
List of Wurrunts drawn according to Urn: during the year 1813 on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
•' of the mvment of the Principal and Interest of Treasury A'otes.
A\'aiTants.
In whose favor.
Amount.
Number.
Date.
Dollars. Cts.
6376
6377
6487
6539
6540
6574
6597
6611
6612
6633
6654
6681
6684
6685
Sept. 2.3. 1813.
i. ki "
October 6,
27,
a tk "
Novr. 8,
18.
" 25.
kk kk Ik
Deer. S,
17,
24,
27,
kk *k kk
William White,
William Few,
William White,
William Few,
William White.
Do. do.
Do. do.
William Fe\v,
William White.
Do. do.
Do. do.
Benjamin Austin.
William White. -
William Few, - - -
105,400 00
421,600 00
52,700 00
210,800 00
600,780 00
538,594 00
56,916 00
421.600 00
289.323 00
64,926 40
189,720 00
210,800 00
391,666 40
685,100 00
$4,239,925 80
RECAPITULATION.
Interest on Louisiana Stock,
Interest and reimbursement ot" the Domestic Debt.
Paying certain parts of the Domestic Debt,
Payment of interest on Temporary Loans,
Reimbursement of Temporal y Loans,
Principal and Interest of Treasury Notes,
Treasury Depahtment, Register's OJJice. January 3lst. 1814.
$679,673 64
4,713,421 61
29 43
127.067 10
- 1,350,000 00
- 4,239.925 80
$11,110,117 43
JOSEPH NOURSE. Negister.
<imoiint of remittances during the year 1813. on accowd of interest on Louisiana stock in Europe.
(Juildeis 53,153 00 at 41 cents. - - -
22,660 18 do. do. with allowances for iiiterest.
15,505 10 - - - - - -
Balance of 300,000 guilders, remitted last year.
G. 91,319 08
$21,792.73
10,208 55
6,405 80
481 78
38,888 at)
Sterling £21.900 00 00 at 12 percent, discount.
47,500 00 00
3,100 00 00
15.000 00 00
10.000 00 00
64.430 00 03
1.600 00 00
2,969 19 09
12i
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85,653 33
184,722 21
12,090 00
58,000 00
38,222 22
243,402 25
6,008 89
11.087 94
^£166.500 00 00
Applied to reiFiittances,
Paid agents for commission.
639,186 84
678,075 70
1,597 9(
Amount of warrants issued in the year 1813, on account ol' interest on Louisiana stock, in Europe, as
per preceding statement C, -.-----.. $679.673 64
if ■■
1814.]
THE SINKING FUND.
Guilders 91,319 00 08
Sterling £166,500 00 00
Giiiii in Exchanse.
(iaiii in exchange, 1S1:>,
827
$36,537 70
740,000 00
77(i.527 76
678,075 70
45:J 06
E.
Statement of Repayments made into the Treasury, during the year 1813, on account of the Puljlic Debt.
Warrant.
On whom drawn.
Amount.
Date.
Number.
1813, June 30,
186-3.
On Meriwetiier Jones, late cdniinissioaer of loans loi- Vir-
ginia, for this sum, out of moneys remaining in his hands
unexpended, wUicli were lieretol'ore advanced to him, tor
paying the interest and reimbursement ot" the domestic
debt, ----..
2,002 43
Treasury Department, Registers'' Office, February 3, 1814.
F.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
.Ill estimate of the applicaHon, made i,i the year 1813. of the funds provided for the payiaenl of the Principal and
interest of the Public Debt.
1. On account of the Principal.
1. Reimbursement ol" the old six percent, and deferred stocks, e.stimated at $1,390,420 96
2. Do. of registered debt, including arrears of interest, - - - 29 28
3. Do. of temporary loans "- - - - - - 1,350,000 00
4. Do. of treasury notes, (payable in lt^l3, and January and Feb'y. 1*^14,) 4,022.700 00
5. Stock purcliased, vix:
Louisiana domestic six [ler cent, stock, - - ■ $147,200~00
Six per cent, stock of 1812, . _ . . 207,200 00
, '■ 414, too 00
2. On account of Interest and Charges.
1. Interest on account of domestic funded debt, estimated at ...
2. do. on Louisiana stock domesticated, -..-..
?,. do. on teuiporary loans, ...-.-.
1. do on treasury notes, payable in 1813, and January and February, 1811,
5. Interest and charges on I^ouisiana stock, payable in Amsterdam and
London, ' - - - - • - - $539,314 15
interest and charges on converted stock, payable in .\msterdam
and London, - - - - - - 1,413 08
Commissions to agents in America, purchasing bills, - - 1,597 94
$2,484,104 60
139,332 00
127,067 10
217,225 80
r, 1 77,550 24
542,325 17
- 3,510,054 67
$10,687,604 91
Treasl'UY Dei'Art.ment, Register's Office, February 3, 1814.
G.
JOSEPH NOURSE. Register.
.'in estimate of the funds provided before the 1st January, 1814, /or the payment of principal cmd interest of the
Public Debt, falling due after that day.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
V:\A\ in the hands of commissioners and agents in Euiope, and remittances outstanding on the 31st
December, 1812, per preceding statentent B, - - - - ■ .- $468,24 0 63
The remittances made during the year 1813, per preceding statement D, are as follows, viz:
To Amsterdam, . - _ - Ge«Wers 91,319,08, at 40 cents, $36,527 76
To London, ---..•- £166,500 at 4.s. 6(/. 740,00000
776.527 7(i
Total to be accounted for, - - - - - - - -
The amount applied during tlieyear 1813, per preceding estimate F, is calculated to have been, for in-
terest and charges in Europe, .-.---.--
The balances in the hands of agents in Europe, or in remittances outstanding, may therefore be es-
- ■ timated, on tiie 31st December, 1813, at ■ - - - . . - -
Tiie amount of protested bills outstanding, and uni-ecovered on that day, was tiie same as that on the
31st December, 1812, per preceding statement B, ------
II. On account of the Domestic Debt.
Ca.sh advanced from the treasury, beyond the amount necessary for the paj;ment of clividends. and
remaining in the hands of the treasurer, as agent for the commissioners of lite sinking fund,
1.244,768 39
540,727 23
701,011 16
22,245 88
726,287 04
130,403 49
Treasury Department, Registcr''s Office, February 3, 1814.
$856,690 53
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
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THE SINKING FUND.
829
I.
Statement of moneys arising from the interest on stork transferred to the United Stales, being the amount drawn
by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the Public Debt, during the year 1813, pursuant to the act of
May, 8th, 1792, agreeably to statements made at the treasury.
1813, March 8th. Warrant No. 5674, per treasury statement No. 26,878, - - - $480,547 63
June 24. Warrant No. 6059, per treasury statement No. 27,178. - - - 483,733 43
December 27. Warrant No. 6683, per treasury statement No. 27,875, - - - 967,826 86
$1,932,107 92
Treasury Department, /?e57A'<er's Office, January -2^, 1814.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
K.
Statement of moneys drawn by the agent to the trustees for the redemption of the Public Del)t, in the year Ihi3,
being on account of moneys received into the treasunjfrom sales of public lands, pursuant to the act of the 2d of
March, 1795, agreeably to statements made at treasury.
1813, December 20. Warrant No. 6,659 per treasury statement, . . . . $830,671 53
Treasury Department, Jiegisler^s Office, January 26, 1824.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Pegisfcr.
Statement of Stock purchased by Jonathan Smith, for the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund.
The United States, To Jonathan Smith, Cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania, Dr..
S8I2, Dec. 7.
17.
18.
1813, Jan. 11.
26.
27.
29.
Feb. 4.
17.
To s
six per cent, stock, purchased on account of the Commissioners
ol the Sinking Fund, viz:
$16,000 Louisiana, at 99| per cent. - - - . .
Brokerage, ------
100 New loan, at 101 per cent. - - - - .
Brokerage, ------
22.900 Louisiana, at 101 per cent. - - - - .
3,300 New loan, at 101 per cent. - - . - -
Deduct one quarter's interest on $22,900, -
Brokerage, ------
$40,000 six per cent, at 99^,-
Brokerage, ------
112,000 six per cent., 7, gg.
80,300 Louisiana, 3 ^^ ^^- ^^^ ^'^"^•
Brokerage, ------
50,000 six per cent, at 99^ per cent. . - . _
Brokerage, ------
12,000 Louisiana, at 99 per cent. -----
Brokerage, ------
20,000 six per cent., at 99|, - - - -
Brokerage, ------
16,000 Louisiana, at 99.j per cent. - . - .
1,700 six per cent, stock, at 991, . . . ,
Deduct six month's interest on $12,000 Louisiana.
Brokerage, ------
40,000 six per cent, at 98i per cent. . - - .
Brokerage, . - - .
$414,400.
RECAPITULATION.
$147,200 Louisiana six per cent, stock, cost
267,200 six percent, stock of 1812,
$414,400
$15,880 00
39 70
$15,919 70
101 25
101
00
25
23,129
3,333
00
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26,462
343
00
50
26,118
65
50
30
26,183 80
39,799 25
191,916 59
49,871 37
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99
00
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191,438
478
00
59
49,750
124
00
37
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29
00
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19,850
49
00
62
19.899 62
15,920
1,691
00
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17.611
360
50
00
17,251
43
50
13
17,294 63
3<1 j98 75
39,500
98
00
75
$412,497 66
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$1
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46,370 01
66,127 65
S4
12,497 66
Treasory Department, Register^ Office, Febnuiry 3d. 1814.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
105
tt
850
FINANCE.
[1814.
M.
Statement of the instabnents of temporary loans obtained tender the act of March I4th, 1813, '•'■authorising a loan
for a sum not exceeding eleven millions of dollars,'''' tvkichfell due and were paid during the year 1813.
Banks from which the loans were obtained.
Days when the instalments be-
came reimburseable.
Amount of each
instalment.
Total.
Philadelphia Bank,
Do. ....
Do. ....
Do. ... -
1813, September 15,
October 15,
November 15,
December 15,
" December 15,
December 31,
" November 16,
" December 15,
" November 10,
.$100,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
$400,000
500,000
100,000
100,000
350.000
State Bank, Boston,
Do. ....
$250,000
250,000
Bank of Baltimore, - -
$100,000
Farmer's Bank of Alexandria, -
$100,000
Bank of Virginia, . , -
$250,000
$1,350,000
■ ^
N.
Statement of Treasury Notes which became payable and tvere paid, or moneys advanced from the Treasury for their
payment, during the year 1813.
Times wlien payable.
Where payable.
Boston .
New York.
Philadelphia.
Total.
1813, October 1. -
" 10.
November 1. -
" 11.
•' 21.
December 1. -
" 11.
" 31. -
1814, January 1.
" 11.
" 21.
February 1. -
" 11. -
200,000
400,000
200,000
400,000
650,000
100,000
50,000
570,000
511,000
54,000
274,500
61,600
180,000
84,400
69,000
60,600
129,600
28,000
500,000
50,000
770,000
511,000
54,000
674,500
61,600
180,000
934,400
69,000
60,600
129,600
28,000
Dollars^
200,000
1,650,000
2,172,700
4,023,700
13th Congress.]
No. 412.
[2d Session.
INCORPORATP^D BANKS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLU.MBIA.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 22, 1814.
Sir:
Treasury Department, February 'iX, 1814.
I have (lie honor to transmit herewith, in compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of
the 10th instant, a statement containing the information therein required, in relation to the incorporated banks
within the District of Columbia.
There is, it is believed, but one incorporated insurance company witliin the district, and the inclosed letter from
the secretary of that company states the particulars in relation to it, required by the said resolution.
I have the honor to be, very respectively, sir. your obedient servant,
G. W. CAMPBELL.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives .
1814.]
REMISSION OIF FORFEITURE.
831
•Statement of the incorporated Banks udthin the District of Columbia, and of the situation qf their affairs, agreeably
to the latest statements rendered by them, respectively, to the Secretary of the Treasury.
BANKS.
Date of Bank
returns.
Capital authori-
zed by law .
C;apital actually
paid in.
Notes in circu-
lation.
Due to other
Banks.
Bank of Washington, -
Bank of Columbia,
Union Bank of Georgetown, -
Bank of Alexandria, -
Bank ot Potomac, - -
Farmers' Bank of Alexandria,
Mechanics' Bank of xVlexandria,
1814.
February 14.
February 16.
Jaimary 1.
Fel)ruary 17.
February 12.
February 9.
February 19.
500,000
1,000,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
346.665
859,560
405,170
480,000
500,000
310,100
270,460
239,730 00
489,598 67
360,965 00
182,900 87
235,514 10
195,490 00
278,770 00
256,196 39
590,387 44
95,858 07
155,394 28
135,674 00
78,792 00
BANKS.
Date of Bank
returns.
Deposits by Go-
vernment and
by indivitluals,
discount and
interest receiv-
ed, &c.
Bills and Notes
discounted.
Stock of the
United St;ites.
Treasury Note*.
Bank of Washington, -
Bank of Columbia,
Union Bank of Georgetown, -
Bank oF Alexandria, -
Bank of Potomac. - -
Farmers' Bank of Alexandria,
Mechanics' Bank of Alexandria,
1814.
February 14.
February 16.
January l.
Febiuaiy 17.
February 12.
February 9.
February 19.
251,759 12
1,260,572 12
187,413 05
497,477 09
128,185 19
87,968 00
95,222 35
600,304 15
1,440,256 10
706,993 29
667,947 00
604,242 28
400,513 00
519,764 00
175,000 00
370,720 26
143,726 47
100.000 00
100,000 00
229,000
180,000
28,300
BANKS.
Date of Bank
returns.
Notes of otiier
Banks.
Due from other
Banks.
Specie.
Real estate, ex-
penses paid, &c.
Bank of Washington, -
Bank of Columbia,
Union Bank of Georgetown, -
Bank of Alexandria, -
Bank of Potomac.
Farmers" Bank of Alexandria,
Mechanics' Bank of Alexandria.
1814.
February 14.
February 16.
January 1.
February 17.
February 12.
February 9.
February 19.
55,760 00
222,606 91
67,254 78
170,586 59
108,619 28
53,.597 00
68,868 58
168,750 53
695,895 39
32,325 16
25,524 43
25,873 90
49,425 00
09,434 00
81,996 73
171,110 66
87,864 98
126,781 94
140,097 11
34,716 00
22.433 77
12,539 10
70,528 81
11.241 44
69,538 00
40,261 00
10,981 00
14,444 00
Alexandria. Febrnary 12, 1814.
Sir: .....
Seeing a call from Congress upon your Department for information ot all insurance companies in the district,
1 have thought the following communication might not be unacceptable.
The General z\sseinbly of Virginia passed an act on the 16th of January, 1798. incorporating the " Marine Insu-
rance Company of Alexandria, allowing a capital of 12.500 shares at $20 per share, or $250,000, to be paid by instal-
ments, as called lor at discretion of tlie President and Directors.
Of this, 7,434 shares only were sub.^crlbed in the iirst instance, (nor has the subscription been since opened) on
■which were called in.^talments amounting, toother, to $13 a share, making the present actual capital $96,642, which,
on an experience of sixteen years, has been found fully ade(iuate to the business ot the company.
The war has now completely wound up that business, not having a cent, at risk, and the entire capital is invested
in the stock of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac.
I am. respectfully, sir, your most obedient servant.
J. B. NIC ROLLS,
Secretary Murine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
The Hon. William Jones, Secretary of the Treasury.
13th CONGRKSS.]
No. 413.
[2(1 S
liSSIOS.
REMISSION OF FORFEITURE.
COMMUNICATED lO THE HOUSE OF REPRKSENTATI VES, MARCH 3. 1814.
Mr. Irvinc, from the committee appointed to take into consideration the petition of George Walkington, made the
following report:
That they have had the same under consideration, and find, by the statement of the petitioner, supported by
other respectable vouchers, that, in the year 1808, being a mariner, out of employ, on account of the embargo, he
was engaged by a Mr. George -M. Woolsey. at that time a respectable merchant in the city ot Nesv ^ ork, to take
charge ot^the ship Halcyon, to clear her out from the port of said city, and to carry her to the port of Jersey, on tjie
opposite side of the Hudson river.
That, shortly after he carried the said ship to Jersey, a captain was placed on board ot her. and the petitioner
discharged, receiving as a compensation for his services for the time he had charge of her, ten dollars. That, when
he cleared the said ship out from (Jie port of New York, he .signed certain papers at the custom house, which, as be
832
FINANCE, [1814.
had never cleared a ship out before, he supposed to be mere papers relating to her clearance. That, in the year
1810 he was arrested, at the suit of the United States, on a bond for $57,000, which, to his surprise, he then learned
was an instrument he unwittingly signed at the time of the said cleaiance. That, being friendless, and not able to
procure surety for such an amount, he was placed in prison, and remained there for ten months, when, by the com-
misseration of the collector of the port of New Yoik and the attorney for the district, who joined in a petition with
him to the Secretary of the Treasury, the penal bond was reduced to $800, for which he gave bail, and then applied
himself to his avocation, in the hope of making sufficient to meet the bond. That, while thus in the prosecution of
his calling as a mariner, he was taken at the commencement of the present war with Great Britain, was carried into
Gibraltar, where his cargo and all his little property was condemned, and himself detained a prisoner of war eleven
months. That, being at length exchanged, he returned in a cartel from London to the United States, and on arriv-
ing in the city of New York, he found judgment entered against him on the penal bond, and was surrendered to
prison by his bail. That he is now pennyless, in abject want, and has a wife and two small children, who are, like-
wise, through his imprisonment, involved in the same state of penury and sufternig.
From the testimony of others in behalf of the character and circumstances of the petitioner, the committee are of
opinion that his situation is as deplorable as he represents, and that he has been an unsuspecting dupe; especially so,
when they take into consideration the smallness of the sum. ten dollars, which was all that he received for his ser-
vices on board of the said vessel; which he states to have been at the rate of two dollars per day, the wages usually
allowed in the port of New York to those who are employed as ship keepers.
The committee are convinced that a man of the character the petitioner is represented to have possessed, would
hardly have rendered himself liable to the consequences which have overtaken him for so paltry a sum. If, how-
ever, he should have been guilty, they are of opinion that the law has been fully satisfied for his oflience, in his im-
prisonment for sixteen months, and iiis having been reduced to his present state of absolute wretchedness and want.
They therefore beg leave to report a law for his relief.
13th Congress.] No. 414. [2d Sessiow.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 23, 1814.
To the Honorable the Senate and the Honorable the House of Representatives of the United States in Congress
assembled, the petition of the subscribers, inhabitants of the toums of Sutton, Millbmy, Oxford, and Dudley,
in the county of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, humbly showelh:
That the manufacturing of scythes in this section of the country, at the present, is in a flourishing and increas-
ing state. That, in the year 1810, there were in these towns, eleven blacksmith shops, to wit: nine in the town of
Sutton, two in Oxford, but none in Dudley, which were appropriated to the use of making scytiies. Since which
time a part of the town of Sutton have been incorporated by the name of Millbury. That there have been erected
in these towns, since 1810, seven new shops; in some of which can be made one thousand dozen of scythes annually.
The scythe making business is not confined to these towns, but has increased, as your petitioners believe, in nearly
an equal degree, throughout this State, and. we think, we might add, throughout the Northern States. Your peti-
tioners confidently believe that a sufficient quantity of scythes are and could be manufactured for the use of the
United States, by its own citizens. .,.,.... ■ , , , , •
Also, the manufacturing of mill saws is carried on in this vicinity to a considerable extent, as also in many other
places in the Union, and is capable of such improvements as to supply the country with that article.
Your petitioners are, however, aware that whenever the restrictions on commerce shall cease, that from the great
importation of scythes and mill saws from Europe, which would, of course, succeed such an event, they must una-
voidably suffer, unless encouraged by the interposition of Cimgress. They therefore pray your honors, that such
duty may be imposed on all scythes and mill saws imported, as shall render suitable encouragement to the manu-
facturing of those articles in this country, or in such way as the wisdom of your honors shall deem proper; and, as
in duty bound, will ever pray.
^ ' ELIJAH WATERS, & Co., and o/Am.
13th Congress.] No. 415. [2d Session.
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, MARCH 24, 1814.
Mr. Roberts, from the committee to whom was referred the petition of Stephen Girard, of Philadelphia, on the
subject of the ransom of the ship Montesquieu, made the following report:
That, aftera careful examination of the petitioner's allegations,they see no reasons for considering the importations
in the Montesquieu as being placed in a different situation, as to the payment of duties, on account of the ransom of
that vessel. The ransoming aiffers not from any other commercial adventure in its principle. The petitioner was per-
mitted to ransom his vessel, by the Government, on his own application, for the promotion of his own interest, and
it was in character an indulgence. It is not suggested the interest of the petitioner has suffered by the adventure.
If the act of ransoming be considered as a partnership act between the petitioner and the Government, that would
justify, even in the event of loss, a diminution of duties, the rule of justice, in the event of profit, would give him a
participation in the nett gain. The committee, not seeing there is any validity in the suggestion of common interest,
and finding no loss is alleged, submit a resolution, as follows:
Resolved, That the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition.
Attest: SAMUEL, A. OTIS, Secretary.
1814.] REMISSION OF DUTIES.
833
13th CONGRKSS.] ]V0_ 416 _ [2(1 S
ESSION.
REMISSION OF FORFEITURE.
COMMUNICATED TO THK HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 25, 1814.
Mr. Newton, from the Commiftee of Commerce ;iiul Manufactures, to whom was referred (he netiliori of James
Washburn and John Alexander, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, made the loHowing report:
The object of the petitioners is to be relieved from the payment of two executions which have been issued against
them. The facts as set lorth are tiiese:
The petitioners, in the summer of 1811, despatched the schooner Mars, a coasting vessel, to Eastporf, in Massa-
chusetts, for a load of plaister of paris, which was obtained; on her return she was seized, and the vessel and car^o
were libelled. Judgment by the court was given against the vessel and cargo, on this grountl: that the vessel, as^a
coasting vessel, was engaged, contrary to law, in a foreign trade; all which will evidently appear by a reference to
the record. The petitioners seek, relief from Congress, and rely to obtain it on tlie ground that tlie plaister of paris
which was purchased of a certain Solomon Rice, of Eastport, was legally impoited into the I 'nited States. This
case has been solemnly decided by the judiciary, on great deliberation, after giving the parties ample time to make
their defence. The fact on which they depend for obtaining relief from Congress, if it existed at all, had an exist-
ence prior to the institution of a libel against the said vessel and cargo, and might have been made inanilest to the
court. But this was not done; no new case is made out; a review of the cause, in tlie nature of an appeal, is soli-
cited. This solicitation is contrary to every principle of jurisprudence, were it to be granted. Infinite mischief
would be the result, and the province of the judicatories of the United States would be invaded. If the parties have
sustained any damage, it is fairly chargeable to their own rashness or negligence. If they are without a remedy,
they are the cause of it. From this view of the case, the committee are compelled to recommend to the House the
adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved, Tliat the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition.
13th Congress. 3 N^^ 417^ ^ [2d Session.
REMISSION OF DUTIES.
communicated to the house of representatives, march 25, 1814.
Mr. Newton, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred the petition of L^ncn
Orso, a native of New Orleans, made the following report:
The petitioner states, that, since the year 1809, he has purchased of John D. Becktell, and others, merchants of
New Orleans, sundry articles of foreign merchandise, the duties on which he was informed, and verily believes
have been paid. That the merchandise, thus purchased, at sundry times, was shipped on board the coasting schooner
Victoire, to the town of Mobile, in that part of Louisiana, of which possession had not been delivered to tlie Govern-
ment of the United States, and there landed the said merchandise, and disposed of a part of the same. The petitioner
also, further states, that, towards the end of November, 1810, it was generally believed, that a certain Reuben Kem-
per, with others associated with him, had formed a plan for taking, plundering, and burning the said town of Mobile.
The petitioner, apprehending an attack on the said town, embarked for the county of Baldwin, near Fort Stoddert*,
carrying %vith him, in the said schooner Victoire, his family, and the merchandise which remained unsold: the arti-
cles of which are enumerated in the invoice annexed to this petition- On the arrival of whicli merchandise, at the
port of Fort Stoddert, the petitioner repiu ted to the collector of the district of Mobile, who compelled him to enter
the same, and give bond for the payment of duties on the same. The petitioner prays to be relieved from the pay-
ment of the said bond, amounting to upwards of six luuulred dollars.
The committee, on mature consideration of this case, are impressed with the opinion, that they have not juris-
diction over the same- They think that it belongs, properly, to the cognizance of tlie judiciary. The petitioner,
complains that he has been compelled, by the collector at Fort Stoddert, to execute a biuid contrary to law. for the
payment of duties on certain merchandise, not liable to pay duties. The case is brieHy this, the merchandise sub-
jected to duty, he says, he purchased of John 1). Becktell, and others, at New Orleans, in the years 1S09 and 1810,
the duties, previously to his purchasing the same, having been paid. That, in the year 1809 he moved, and carried
with him to the town of Mobile, the merchandise then purchased; and that at sundry times afterwaids, in the year
1810, he received at the last mentioned place, otiier articles of merchandise, purchased of the said John D- Beck-
tell, and others; and that he resided at the town of Mobile, till the latter end of November, 1810; at which time,
apprehending an attack on the town, by a certain Reuben Kemper and others, he removed, with the merchandise
then unsold, to the county of Baldwin, near Fort Stoddert. If the petitioner has been constrained, illegally, to se-
cure tlie duties on the above mentioned merchandise, the courts of law are open to the petitioner for relief; to tliem
he ought to resort. The petitioner can fairly bring his case to a judicial examination and decision, by refus.ng to
pay the bond, executed by him to secure the duties to the United States. It is the province of the legislature to
enact laws, but not to expound and enforce them. Happily for this nation, these solemn duties are confided to se-
perate and distinct departments. The committee can never be brought to countenance an usurpation of power, by
any of their acts. The demarcations whicli the constitution has fixed and assigned to the several co-ordinate
branches of the government, will be sedulously kept in view. 'Fhey will never pass, knowingly, the barrier pre-
scrib^^-d by the constitution to their functions. These considerations, they conceive, sufficiently justify them in re-
commending to the House of Representatives to refuse the interposition of its extraoidinary powers, and the proprie-
ty of leaving tlie petitioner to his remedy at law. But. should the House deem this position not solid, and require a
report on the merits of the case; in order to meet with promptitude such a requisition, and to prevent delay, tlie
committee beg leave to offer the following views on the merits of the claim of the jit'titioner, to a remission of the
duties:
On a full and deliberate examination of this case, this committee are of opinion, that relief ought not to be grant-
ed. The reasons which have led them to form this opinion, are the following: The petitioner, who stat-s that he is
a citizen of the United St.ites, knew, at the time that he removed from New Orleans, with the avowed intention of
taking his stand, of residing at the town of Mobile, and carrying on there the business of a meichiuU, that the town
of Mobile was in possession of the Spaniards, and subject, while they possessed it, to the laws of Spain.
He had voluntarily removed himself from the juristliction of the laws of the United States, and h.;d relinquished
during such residence there, all claim to the privileges which they impart. Had he committed, while he resided there,
an offence, which was punishable by the Spanish laws, he would have been amenable to them.'' Had he imported
merchandise there, it would likewise have been subject to the tariff of the Spanish customs, and the duties arising
from the same, would have gone to the Spanish treasury. These are positions the committee take to be undeniablej
334 FINANCE. [1814.
no exception can be made to them; nor can the petitioner avail to himself any advantage, by alledging, that the
town of Mobile, was a part of Louisiana; because, although the town, in fact was part of the territory belonging to
the United States, yet the possession of it had not been obtained by the Government of the United States, from that
During tlie forcible detainer of tlie town of Mobile, by the Spanisli Government, that of the United States could
view it in no other light, than as being, during the possession thereof by the Spaniards, for all purposes of commerce
and intercourse, a place under the jurisdiction of a foreign nation. Had the Government of tlie United States con-
sidered it in any otlier point of view, the town of Mobile would have been the emporium of foreign merchandise tor
the surrounding country, and the treasury of the United Slates would have been defrauded of the duties, arising on
their importation. If these reasons be sound, and the committee are persuaded that they are so, the petitioner can
iiave no just cause for complaining tliat the merchandise, which he removed from the town of Mobile, to the county
of ikldwin, has been subjected to ihe payment of duties to the United States. Should this ground, however, prove
to be untenable, whicii the comniittee apprehend is not likely to be done; another consideration of which (he petition-
er's case is susceptible, will place it beyond every iiope of redress, and show, in the slrongest manner, that by grant-
ing relief, all the just rules whicli reason and law sanction, would be violated.
The petitioner, in substantiating his claim to have the duties remitted, which he has been compelleil to secure
to the United States, by the collector of Fort Stoddert, insists much on this fact, that the merchandise, on which
the duties have been paid, was purcliased of certain merchants in New Orleans, on which the duties, previous to his
purchasing the same, had been paid to the United States. This statement, and the confident reliance of the peti-
tioner on It, to make good his claim, requires some examination. To perform whicii task, the committee are neces-
sarily compelled to analyze the evidence ottered by the petitioner. The deposition of John D. Becktell, taken ex-
parte, amounts to this, that certain merchandise, specified in the invoice annexed to the petition, was purchased
of him at New Orleans, in the years 1809 ami 1810, but it does not prove that the merchandise which was removed in
1810. by the petitioner, in the schooner Victoire, a coasting vessel of the United States, to the aforementioned
county of Jialdwin, was the same merchandise which had been purchased of him in the years 1S09 and 1810. Nor
was it possible for the deponent to do so. How could he depose to the identity of the articles of inercliandise, after
such a la|)se of timer Could not the town of Mobile be furnished in the course of trade, with the like articles, from
no otlier person than tlie deponent: from no other place than New Orleans.'^ The attempt to prove the fact as stated,
would be proving too much; it would be proving a thing, if not impossible, thai was at least higiily improbable.
The fact, then, that the merchandise which was removed to the aforementioned county of Baldwin, was a part of
the same specified in the isivoice, and which was purchased as aforementioned, is proved only by the statement
and averment of the petitioner alone. This testimony is inadmissible; it is contrary to all the rules of enlightened
jurisprudence, that the party interested should be a witness; nay, the sole witness in his own cause. The commit-
tee do not intend, by their mode of examining this case, to implicate the characters of the petitioner, or the depo-
nent. These are persons unknown to them; and they deprecate nothing more than the infliction of injury on the
feelings and characte is of those who shall pass in their view and review, while performing the sacred office of
judges, 'i'o keep the scales of justice in equijioise, between the government and the citizen, is the sole object of the
committee. To eftcctuate this object, always desirable, but oi difficult attainment, the freedom of discussion is
essential. Trutli cannot be arrived at without the vigorous and liee exercise and exertion of the faculties of the
mind. Her liglits must be elicited, like sparks from the Hint; to those belong the property to animate and to cher-
ish, and, when just cause and imperious necessity shall require, to blast, or to consume.
For these reasons, the committee respectfully subnnt the following resolution:
liesolved. That the petitioner have leave to %vithdraw his petition.
13th CoxGRE-ss. ] No. 41B. [2d Sessiok.
REVISION OF THE REVENUE LAWS.
COMMLNICATKI) TO TUB HOUSE OF REPUESENTATIVF.S. APIllL 9, 1814.
To the Honorable, Ihr Senale and House of Rqjresenlaiives of the. United Stales of America in Congrcus anseinbled,
your pelifionir.^, JManvfaclurers of the city and neighborhood of Bultimore, and others, ii'liofeel interested in
the pronioiion of domeslic manvfaciures, respeelfuUy represent:
That they have long understoo<l, it is tlie opinion of many merchants engaged in the importation of foreign manu-
factured merchanilise. that the mode at present used to ascertain the duties tliereon is, in many respects, very
defective, not calculated eitlier to protect the interests of tlie United States in a lull receipt o! revenue, or the
honest importer fnun the practices of the fraudulent one, and that some amendment to the present collection lav,- is
absolutely necessaiy. They are now under the impression, (hat a law will soon be passed, which will have the
eiVect 1o {)roduce an entire change in the usual manner of introducing such manufactures, at least those which are
of British origin, through tiie medium of neutrals, and, therefore, it is more desirable than ever, that such an
amendment should be made without tlelay, because, if tliis law should pass, an immense importation of goods will
no doubt take place in the course of a few weeks, and if the proposed amendment to the collection law sliould not be
matle previous tiiereto, the United Stales will no doubt suffer a great los^ of revenue, and ;;n injury proportional
thereto will be done to domestic manuficlures. It is of little moment to the iinporier wliat is the rate of duty
whicii he has to pay, because he always calculates on its reiinburseuient; but it is of vital importance to him, and to the
security of the revenue, that the same duly is paid on the same kind and quality of goods by every importer in the
Uniteti States. To endeavor to obtain sucli :ai amendment to the present collectionlaw as will have this effect, is
the principal object of this petition, and your petitioners are ihe more solicitous for it from a full belief, that while
it will protect the interests of the fair trader, and increase the revenue, it will also support the manufactories al-
ready established in the United States and forward and encourage the erection of many others now in contcmplatioi:.
Vour petitioners further represent, tiiat they believe a pioliibition of the importation of cotton goods the manu-
facture ot couniries beyond the cape of (iood Hope, would very materially tend to benefit the agricultural interest
of the country, by creating a constant and steady demand for raw cotton, and, that while it would encourage the
manufacture of coarse cotton iabrics, it would serve as an important check to the exportation of ^pecie.
Your petitioucrs therefore pray than an act or acts may be passed for the purposes stated, or that such other relief
UKiy be granted in the premises as to both Houses of Congress may af)pear to be right, and your petitioners, as in
duty bound, sliail ever pray, &c.
Signed by the subscribers, a committee appointed for this purpose, at a meeting held at the Merchant's Coffee
Ikaise. in Baltimore, the fith day of April, 18! 1.
JOHN HILLEN.
. -"' \VM. PATTERSON,
SAML. HARDEN.
ROBERT McKIM,
JNO. GILL,
NATHAN LEVERING,
. EDWARD GRAY.
1814.]
THE MINT.
835
13th Congress.]
No. 419.
[2(1 Sksstox.
M I N T.
COMMUNICATED TO THK HOUSE OF KEPRESENTATIVKS, APRU, 9, ISM.
Tkeasiry Department, .rlnril 7, 181).
Sir:
i have the honor to transmit, herewith, ;t letter from the Comptroller of the Treusury, accoiiipariied with
sundry statements, which have heeii prepared in obedience to the act, entitled '' An act establishing a mint and
regulating the coins of the United States," passed April 2d, 17!>2.
I have the honor to be. very respecti'uliy, sir, your obedient seivanl,
0. \V. CAMPHKL},.
The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Sir:
Treasury Department. Comptroller's OJfirr, JJ/jril \, lull.
Tiie statements herewith, marked A, E, and C, have been prepared pursuant to the seventh section of an
act of Congress, passed the 2d of April, 1792, entitled "An act establishing a mint, and regulating the coins of the
United States."' They contain all the information, relative to the mint, which the settlements made at ihe treasury
enable me to aftbrd.
I am, sir, with great respect, your obedient ser\ant,
George Wasmingtox Camphei.l, Esq. Secretary of the Treasury.
KZ. BACON.
A.
Statement exhibiting the balance of Gold and Silver remaining in the liands of the officers of the Mint on the 3lst
December, 1810: the amount deposited from 1st January to '.nst December, 1813; the different species of coins
made and paid on account of deposites, allowance for wastage, and the buUmce reiuaining in the hands of the
officers of the Mint on the '.ilst December, 1813, to be accounted for on a future settlement.
Balance of gold. buiiiu!i, &c. remaining in the hands of the officers of the mint
on 3 1st December, 1812, - -
Gold bullion deposited from the Isf January to the 31st December, 1813,
Total amount, - - - -
Amount paid for deposites of gold from 1st January to 31st December, 1813,
Add gold coins in the hands of the treasurer of the mint on December 31st. 1813,
Deduct this sum, being a balance of gold coins in the iiands of the treasurer, 31st
December, 1812, - - ' - - - - - -
And this sum, being the amount of treasury warrant. No. . issued to co\er
M'astage in the coinage of gold, . . . _ .
Gold coins made at the mint from 1st January to 3Ist December, 1813. viz: half
eagles, 95,428. Weight and value, - - - .. .
Gold bullion iii the hantls of the officers ol'the mint on the 31st December, 1813.
Profit and loss account for this sum allowed for wastage in the coinage of sokl
in 1813. - - - - - - - . ' . " .
As above, - . . .
Balance of silver bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the officers of the mint.
31st December. 1812, - - " -
Silver bullion deposited from 1st January to 31st Decembei', 1813,
Total amount, - - - -
Amount paid for deposites of silver fi'oni 1st January to the 31st December, 1813,
Add silver coins in the hands of the treasuier of the mint on 31st December,
1813. ------ - - -
Deduct this sum, being a balance of silver coins in the hands of the treasurer,
31st December, 1812, - - - - -
And this sum, being the amount of treasury warrant No. , issued to cover
wastage in the coinage oi silver, _.---.
Sil\ er coins made at the mint from 1st January to 3!st December, 1813, viz: half
dollars. 1,241,903. Weight and value, . - - - -
Silver bullion in the hands of the officers of the mint 31st December, 1813,
Profit and loss account for this sum, allowed for wastasc in coinage of silver in
1813, - - - - - .. " .
Oz. Dwt. Gr.
1,117 11 05
2(i,998 12 17
28, in; 03 22
14,529 IG 05
987 16 05
20,839 02 12
1,169 09 05
107 12 05
28,116 03 22
413,899 12 06
213.055 07 00
626,954 19 06
Dolls. Cts. M.
19,865 59 0
479,975 64 0
499,841 23 0
449.031 01
13,624 41 .'-.
492,656 33 0
15.516 33 0
477.140 00 0
20.788 16 5
1,913 06 .-.
499.841 23 0
477,575 22 0
245,833 01 0
•23,408 23 0
18,000 16 00
3,301 04 05
538,157 19 08
86,726 05 17
2,070 14 05
578,799 43 5
63,453 27 0
642.252 70 5
21,301 20 5
626.954 19 06
620,951 50 0
100.0G7 45 5
2,389 27 5
723,408 23 0
Comptroller's Office. March 30lh, 1814.
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ON MAKING FOREIGN GOLD COINS A LEGAL TENDER.
837
Stonmary Statement exhibiting the value of Coins made at the Mint; ilie amoimt of (li.ihi(r!iemp)ils on account of
the estab/is/imenl; the amount allowed fur waslaffC; the amount retained of dej)ositen; and the amount gained
0)1 the coinage of copper, from the commencement of the institution to the 'iist December, 1813.
Value of gold, silver, and copper coins, made at the mint to the 31st December, 1813,
Value of gold coins made from 1st January to 31st December, 1813, per account A,
Value of silver coins made from do. to do. do.
Value of copper coins made from do. to do. do. B,
Total value of gold, silver, and copper coins,
Nett charge on the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, to the 31st December, 1812,
per account rendered, --------
Add amount gained on the coinage of copper to the same period, do. -
From the above deduct amount of wastage on gold and silver to 31st December,
1812, per account rendered, ----- $44,393 39.5
To the above add the amount retained from deposites to the same
period, do. -.-..-. 4,656 82
Add amount disbursed on account of the establishment from January ist to 31st
December, 1813, ---------
Add, also, the amount of wastage on gold and silver to the 31st December, 1812, -
Do. from 1st January to 3ist December, 1813, - . . -
From the above deduct the amount retained from deposites to 31st December,
1812, - . -, - - - - - - $4,656 82
Also, amount retained from 1st January to 31st December, 1813, - 176 89.5
Deduct amount gained on the coinage of copper from the commencement of the in-
stitution to the 31st December, 1813, per statement herewith, marked B,
Nett amount chargeable to the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, from the com-
mencement of the institution to the 31st December, 1813, including cost of lots,
buildings, machinery, &c. --------
Uollars. Cts.
474,140 00
620,951 50
4,180 00
432,249 73.5
38,848 65
471,098 38.5
39,736 57.5
44,393 395
4,302 34
48,695 73.5
4,833 71.5
Dollars. Cts.
11,704,372 99
1,102,271 50
12,806,644 49
431,361 81
21, .325 89
43.862 02
496,549 12
38,848 65
535,397 77
Comptroller's Office, March 31, 1814.
ANDREW ROSS, Clerk.
13th Congress. ]
No. 420.
[2d Sessiok.
ON THE EXPEDIENCY OF MAKING FOREIGN GOLD COINS A LEGAL TENDER, AND PRO-
HIBITING THE EXPORTATION OF SPECIE.
Sir:
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, APRIL 12, 1814.
Baltimore, March 4, 1814.
From the numerous calls for specie lately made on the banks of this State, and to the Southward, and which
there is reason to apprehend will be repeated, great inconvenience must soon result, unless some measures are
adopted to avert the difficulty of meeting those demands. The banks of this city have been, iud still are, laboring
under considerable inconvenience, from the circumstance of foreign gold coins not being a legal tender. They re-
ceived those coins to a large amount, under an act of Congress which was suffered to expire, and are now unable to
use them, notwithstanding the pressing demands upon them. A law giving some rate ot currency to specie of this
description, seems indispensably necessary, and would contribute materially to their relief.
Since the State of Maryland has been wholly deprived of commerce, the banks in the city of Baltimore have been
gradually getting in debt to the Eastern cities, and payments are now required in specie, to an amount that will
greatly exhaust their treasure — in the event of peace, the further demand for exportation will, it is apprehended,
materially increase their embarrassments. In the latter point of view, the subject is peculiarly interesting to the
banks of New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, inasmuch as they have subscribed largely to the late loans to
the United States. Nearly one-third of the banking capital of Baltimore has been thus invested, and it, on the re-
turn of peace, specie should be permitted to be exported, the necessary consequence will be, that the increased de-
mand upon the banks will compel them to throw this stock into the market at a very reduced value, much to their
own injury, as well as to the injury of the nation. And it may not be entirely unworthy of consideratijp, how far
the prospect of exporting specie, at the close of the war, may retard, or the prohibition to export may facilitate, such
loans as tJie Government may hereafter wish to make.
106 tt
833 FINANCE. [1814.
Under these impressions, therefore, we take the liberty respectfully to suggest to you, the propriety of recom-
mending to Congress, during the present session, to provide by law for giving a rate of currency to foreign gold coins;
and to prohibit the exportation of specie for twelve months after peace shall be proclaimed. In the hope that, if
these measures shall meet your approbation, you will submit them to the President, or give them such other course
as may in your opinion best promote the objects we have in view.
We have the honor to be, sir, with very high respect and consideration, your very obedient sei-vants,
W. COOKE,
President of the Bank of Maryland.
WM. WILSON,
President of the Bank of Baltimore.
HENRY PAYSON,
President of the Union Bank of Maryland.
JAMES MOSHER,
President of the Mechanics^ Bank of Baltimore.
HEZ. WATERS,
President of the Marine Bank of Baltimori'.
JOSEPH H. NICHOLSON,
President of the Commercial and Farmers^ Bank of Baltimore.
PHIL. MOORE,
President of the Franklin Bank of Baltimore.
WM. GRAHAME,
President of the Farmers'' and Merchants^ Bank.
JOHN DONNELL,
President of the City Bank of Baltimore.
The Hon. Geo. W. Campbell, Secretary of the Treasury.
13th Congress.] No. 421. [•2d Sbssiow.
REVISED STATEMENT OF THE PUBLIC DEBT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ON THH 14til OF APRIL, 1814.
Treasitry Department, t&pril I2th, 1814.
Sir.
I have the honor to transmit, herewitii, a revised statement of the debt of the United States, accompanied by
an explanatory letter on the subject, from the Register of the Treasury, by which it appears tiiat in the statement o!
the public debt on the 1st January, 181.3, annexed to the printed account of tlie receipts and expenditures for the
year 1813, the amount of stock constituted under the act authorising a loan for the service of that year, was, by mis-
take, stated at eleven millions of dollars, instead of eight millions diirty-four thousand seven hundred dollars, the
real amount of six per cent, stock issued by virtue of the act before recited.
I have the lionor to be. very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant.
G. W. CAMPBELL.
The Honorable the ^pv.akkk of the House of Representatives.
Treasury Department. Register's Office. Ith .fipril. 1814.
Sir.
I have the lumor to transmit a revised statement of the "'debt of the United States on the 1st January, 1813,"'
as a substitute for the statement tliereof. forming a part of tiie appendix to tlie printed accounts of tiie receipts and
expemfitures for the year 1812, presented a lew days since, and transmitted to the House of Representatives of the
United States.
Tlie item in which the variation appears, is the extension of tlie sum of eleven nnllions of dollars,
as constituted stock under the act for borrowing to that amount in the year 1812, and which had been
calculated to the full amount: whereas the whole amount of the moneys borrowed under the author-
ity of that act was only - - - - - - - . - $10,184,701)
But as $2,150,000 theiefore liad been borrowed of certain banks, on contract, reimbursable in tlie
years ISl."? and 1814. this amount forms a deduction of . . - - - $2,150,000
Leaving the true amount of six per cent, stock of the year 1812, of .... $8.034.700
A sufficient numUer of copies of this revised statement lias been struck oft", not only for the present occasion, but
also to be bound up with tlie appendix to be rendered with a similar statement for the ensuing year, for the purpose
of m.aintaining the correctness of those annual exhibitions of the public debt.
I have the honor to be, sir. your most obedient servant.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
Honorable George W. Camprell, Secretary qf the Treastiry.
/i
1814.] REVISED STATEMENT OF THE PUBLIC DEBT. 859
Revised Statement of the Debt of the United States, on the 1st of January, 181.1.
Domestic Debt, exclusive of the sums passed tothecivilit of the Sinking Fund:
.Six per cent, stock, . . . . . $17,506,485 90
Three percent, stock, . - . . . 10,157.97^59
Deferred stock, ------ 9,570,634 68
Louisiana six per cent, stock, - - - - 11,070,700 00
Six per cent, stock, loan of 1796, - - - 80,000 00
Exchanged six per cent, stock of ISI'2, - - - 2,745.120 58
Six per cent, stock, constituted by an act passed
the 14th of March, 1812. entitled "An act
authorizing a loan of money not exceeding ele-
ven millions of dollars," and for which scrip
certificates were issued, - - - *$8,034,700
Deduct, purchased by tiie commissioners of the
Sinking Fund, ----- 57,000
$57,130,913 75
7,977,700 00
Nominal amount of debt on the 1st of January, 1813, - - . . . $65,114,613 75
Deduct reimbursement of the six per cent, and deferred stocks,
to the 31st December, 1812, ..-.--- $19,909,97219
From this, deduct reimbursement paid on stock subsequently
transferred to the Sinking Fund, to 1st January, 1810, - 28,748 02
And the difference between the nominal amount of six per cent.
and deferred stocks exchanged, and the amount of exchanged
stock issued in lieu thereof, being reimbursement previously
paid on said stocks, . - - . - -5,664,227 48
5,692,975 50
14,216,996 09
Unredeemed amount on the 1st January, 1813, --.... («) $50,897, 617 06
Nominal amount of the debt, as above stated, - ... - $65,114,61375
Sinking Fund. The following sums are in the treasury books, passed to the credit of
tlie commissioners of the Sinking Fund, to the 31st December, 1812.
Foreign Debt, viz: Five per cent, stock, - - $8,200,000
Four and one half per cent, stock, 820,000
Four per cent, stock, - - 3,180,000
Domestic Debt, viz: Six per cent, stock, - - 1,946,026 92
Three per cent, stock, - - 098,555 41
Deferred six percent, stock, - 1,005,179 83
Eight per cent, stock, - - 6,482,500 00
Exchanged six per cent, stock, - 6,294,051 12
Converted >ix per cent, stock, - 1,859,850 70
Four and a halt percent, stock, - 176,000
Five and a half percent, stock, - 1,848,900
Navy six per cent, stock, - - 711,700
Louisiana six per cent, stock, - 179,300
Six per cent, stock of 1812, - 57,000
12,200,000 00
21,259,063 98
33,459,063 98
(6) $98,573,677 73
(«) Unredeemed amount, 1st January, 1812, ------ $45,120,15043
Add six percent, stock of 1812, - - - - $8,034,700 00
From which, deduct amount purchased by Sinking Fund, - - 57,000 00
7,977,700 00
Add three per cent, stock issued since, - - - - 82 55
Deduct reimbursement of six per cent, and deferred stocks, - - 1,446,047 31
Ditto, of converted stock, - _ . - 565,318 41
Louisiana stock purchased, . - - - 179,300 00
Deferred ditto, ----- 9,650 20
7,977.782 55
53,097.932 96
2,200,315 92
Unredeemed amount January 1, 1813, ------ $50,897,61706
(6^ Total nominal amount of debt, including Sinking Fund, 1st of January, 1812, - - $93,120,734 16
' Add six per cent, of 1812, - - - ■• - 8,034,700 00
Three per cent, stock, issued since, - - - - 82 55
8,034,782 55
101,155.510 71
Deduct difference between six per cent, and deferred stocks exchanged, and stock issued in lieu, 2,581,838 98
As above. - $98,573,677 73
•The total amount of moneys received into the treasury, viz: In the year 1812, - $10,002,400
In the year 1813, - 18^,300
§10,184,700
From which, deduct theamount of temporary loans reimbursed in 1813 and 1814, • - 2,150,000
Amount of six per cent, stock of the year 1812, - . ■ - - ?8, 034, 700
840 FINANCE. [1814.
13th Congress.] No. 422. [3d Session.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, SEPTEMBER 26, 1814.
TTie Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the act " supplementary to the act, entitled an act to establish
the Treasury Department," has the honor respectfully to submit to Congress the following report and estimates:
The sums authorized by Congress to be expended during the year 1814, and for which appropriations have been
made, are as follows:
1. For civil, diplomatic, and miscellaneous expenses, - - $2,245,355 59
To this sum is to be added, the amount which may be payable on the following ac-
counts, viz: 1. The amount of tines, penalties, and forfeitures actually received into
the treasury, which is appropriated for defraying the expenses of courts of the United
States. 2. The sums received by tlie collectors of the customs for the Marine Hospi-
tal Fund and Piivateer Pension Fund, whicli are paid into the treasury with the other
moneys derived from the customs, but are exclusively applicable to the two objects
here mentioned, respectively. 3. The moneys received into the treasury lor the
United States' moiety of prizes captured by public vessels, vvhicii belong exclusively to
the Navy Pension Fund. These items are contingent and uncertain, until the accounts
for the year are made up, and their amount ascertained. As they appear among the re-
ceipts into tiie Treasury, they must also be placed among its expenditures. They may
be estimated for the year 1814, at - - - - - - 200,000 00
2,445,355 59
2. Military expenses, including the Indian Department, and the permanent appropriation of
200,000 dollars annually, for arming and equipping the whole body of tlie militia of the United
States, - - - - - - - - . , - , 24,502,906 00
3 t^aval expenses, including 200,000 dollars for the purchase ot timber, appropriated by tlie act
ofMarchSn, 1812. - - - - -. ,',-,_ ^ ■ ^ 8,169,910 87
4. For the public debt, such sum as the public engagements may require; and which, during the
year 1814, may be estimated as follows:
Interest on the public debt existing previously to the present war, - - 1,980,000 00
Interest on the debt contracted during the present war, including the loans ot the
present year and treasury notes, - - - • . - . 2,950,000 00
Reimbursement of principal, consisting of the annual reimbursement ot the old six
per cent, and deferred stocks, temporary loans payable during this year, and treasury
notes reimbursable during the same period, . . - . 7,572,000 00
12,502,000 00
But for these purposes there had been advanced from the treasury during the year
181.3, to sundry commissioners of loans, beyond the demands upon them for the year
1813, and to the Treasurer of the United States, as agent for the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund, about - - .... 350,000 00
Leaving payable during the year 1814, ------ 12,152,00000
17,270,172 46
The means by which this sum was to be provided, were the following:
1. Moneys receivable on account of the public revenue, and which were estimated as follows:
From the customs, ------- 6,500,000 00
Sales of public lands, - - . . - 600,000 00
Direct tax and internal duties, ----- 3,800,000 00
Postage, and incidental receipts, - . - - 50,000 00
2. Moneys receivable for the proceeds of loans, and for treasury notes to be issued, as follows:
Amount payable into (he treasury during the year 1814, of the loan of seven and a
half mdlions, made under the act ot August 2, 1813, - - - 3,592,665 00
Amount authorized to be borrowed by tlie act of March 21, 1814, - - 25,000,000 00
Amount authorized by the act of March 4, 1814, to be issued in treasury notes, 5,000,000 00
10,950,000 00
33,592,665 00
■ And it was estimated, that out of the balance of cash remaining in the treasury on the 1st day of
January, 1814, whicli amounted to $5,196,482 00, there might be applied a sum sutticient to cover the
whole amount of tlie authorized expenditures, anil which would be - - - 2,727,507 46
$47,270,172 46
The accounts of the treasury have as yet been made up only for the two first quarters of the year 1814, or to the
30th of June, of that year. The annexed statement, marked A, shows the receipts anil expenditures at the treasury
for the fourth quarter of the year 1813, which have not before been communicated to Congress, and separately, those
of the two first quarters of the year 1814.
By this statement, it appears that the payments from the treasury during the first half of the present year, have
been,
For civil, diplomatic, and miscellaneous expenses, . - - - 1,444,062 60
Military, - - - do. - . . - 11,210,238 00
Naval, - - - do. - - . .. 4,012,899 90
Public Debt, - - do. - . . . 3,026,580 77
19,693,781 27
And would leave payable during the remainder of the year, on those several accounts, the follow-
ing sums:
For civil, diplomatic, and miscellaneous expenses, - - - 1,001,292 99
Military expenses, ------ 13,292,668 00
Naval, do. ----- - 4,157,010 97
Public debt, do. - - - " - - - 9,125,419 23
27,576,391 19
$47,270,172 46
1814.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. 841
The receipts into the treasury during the first half of the present year, have been as follows:
For the proceeds of the customs, ....... 4,182,08825
Public lands, (including those in the Mississippi Territory, the proceeds of which are now payable
to the State of Georgia) - ...... 540,005 G8
Internal duties and direct tax, - . . . . . 2,189,272 40
Postage and incidental receipts, ...... 106,74400
Loan of seven and a half millions, under the act of August 2, 1813, - 3,592,665 00
Loan often millions, (part of 25 millions,) under the act of March 24, 1814, 6,087,011 00
7,078,170 33
Treasury notes, issued under the act of February 25, 1813, 1,070,000 00
Treasury notes, issued under the act of March 4, 1814, 1,392,100 00
9,679.676 00
2,462,100 00
12,141,776 60
19,219,916 33
And there remained cash in the treasury, un the 1st of July, 1814, - - 4,722,639 32
$23,942,585 65
To make up the sum, therefore, which will be wanted to meet the expenditures as above es-
timated, there nmst be obtained during the third and fourth quarters of the present year, 23,327,586 81
$47,270,172 46
And the further sum of 1,500,000 dollars, which is the least that ought at any time during a state
of war, to be left in the treasury, making, ..... $24,827.586 81
Of this amount it is estimated that there will be derived from the various sources of existing reve-
nue, the following sums, viz:
From the customs, - - - - - - - 2,820,000 00
It has not been practicable to prepare the statements of this and of the other branches of the reve-
nue in the usual official form, to be communicated to Congress at this time. Some of these state-
ments have been heretofore regularly given for periods terminating on the 30th of September; and to
preserve the series unimpared, their preparation is postponed until they can be made out terminating
with that day. They will hereafter be laid before Congress in the proper form. The amount of the
customhouse duties which accrued during tlieyear 1813, was 7,070,000 dollars. During the two fi.st
quarters of the present year tiiey amounted to about 3,000,000 dollars: but, during llie two last quar-
ters, will not, probably, exceed 1,000,000. Tiie amount receivable into the treasury, during the year
1814, from bonds outstanding at the commencement of the year, and from the tluties accruing, and
which will become payable during that year, is estimated at 7,000,000 dollars; which is 500,000 dollars
more than was heretolore estimated. Of this sum, $4,182,088 25, was paid during the first half of the
year, and will leave payable, daring the remainder of the year, the sum heie stated.
Sates of Public Lamh. Tiie proceeds of the public lands sold in the Missii^sippi Territoiy. which
are now payable to the State of Georgia, are brought into the treasury in the same manner as the mo-
neys derived from the sales of other public laiuls. As the amount, when paid out of the treasury to
the State of Georgia, appears among the public expenditures, it is proper that these moneys should be
placed among the receipts of the treasury. Including the proceeds of the lands in the Mississippi
Territory, the receipts during the year 1814 are estimated at $900,000; of which, $540,065 68, having
been received during the two first quarters of the year, there will be receivable during the two last
quarters, - - - - - - - - . 360,000 00
Internal Duties and Direct Tax. Tiie receipts into the treasury, from these sources, during the
present year, will fully equal the estimate heretofore made. These taxes are paid readily and cheer-
fully. '"I'lie direct tax is in collection in more than three-fourths of the districts, and will shortly be
in the same state in all the districts, except two or three, where the difficulty of obtaining competent
persons to act as assessors has produced some delay. In several of the ilistricts, the collection is al-
ready nearly completed. The amount estimated as receivable from these two sources, was 3,800,000
dollars. Of this sum, there was received prior to the 1st of July last, $2,189,272 40, and leaves to be
received during the remaintler ot the year, ...--- 1.610,000 00
Postage, and Incidental Receipts. These were estimated, tor the wiiole year, at 550,000. In-
cluding repayments, pri/.e money, aiui the arrears of the former direct tax and internal duties, there
was received, on these accounts, tluring the first half of the year, Jpl66,744. These receipts
are so casual and uncertain, that it is diliicult to make any estimate of their aniouni. During the re-
mainder of the year, they may, perhaps, be expected to produce ... - 50,00000
Total amount receivable for revenue, .-.-.- $4,840,000 00
Under the act of the 24tli of March. 1814, by which the Fresideiil wa^^ auilioriz.ed to borrow twenty-five milliims
of dollars, a loan was opened on the 2d of May. for ten millions of dollars, in part of that sum. A loan lor ten mil ■
lions of dollars was considered as mure likely to prove successful, than if an attempt were made to obtain the whole
amount of twenty-five millions at once. The sums offered for this loan auumnted to 11,900,806 dollars; of which
2,671,750 dollars were at rates less than 88 per cent., and 1,183,400 dollars at rates less than 85 per cent. Of the
sum of 9,229,056 dollars, which were offered at 88 per cent., or at rates more favorable to the United States, five
millions were offered, with the condition annexed, that it terms more favorable to the lenders should be allowed for
any part of the twenty -five millioiis authorised to be harrowed the present year, the same terms should be extended
to those holding the stock of the ten million loan. Taking into consideration the expectation, then entertained, ol
an early return of peace, and the importance of maintaining unimpaired the public credit, by sustaining the price of
stock in the meantime: and, also, considering the measure was sanctioned by precedent, it was agreed to accept the
loan with that condition. Had the sum to wliich the condition was annex(>d been rejected, the consequence would
have been to reduce the amount obtained to less than five millions, a sum altogether inadequate to the public
demands; or. by depressing the stock to 85 per cent., to hive obtained only a little more than six millions, which
would still have been insufficient to answer the purposes of Government. Offers were subsequently made to this
loan, of sums amounting to 566,000 dollars, which were accepted on the same terms as the original offers, and aug-
mented the amount of the loan which was taken to 9,795,056 dollars.
The papers annexed, under the letter B, exhibit the particulars relating to this loan.
There was paid into the treasury, on account of the loan of ten millions, prior to the 1st ol July, $6,067,011;
leaving to be paid, after that day, $3,708,045 . Of this sum, a f lilure of payment on the days fixed by the terms of
the loan, of about 1,900,000 dollars, has taken place; and it is doubtful whether the payment will be effected. No
842 FINANCE. > [1814.
more, therefore, can be relied on towards the supply necessary for the third and fourth quarters of the year 1814,
than what has already been paid, and amounting to about $1,800,000.
Proposals were again invited on the 2-2d of August, for a loan of six millions of dollars, in further execution of
the power contained in the act of the 24th of March, for borrowing twenty-five millions. The whole amount offered
was only 2,823,300 dollars, of which 100,000 dollars were at rates less than 80 per cent., and 2,213,000 dollars were
at the rate of eighty dollars in money for one hundred dollars of six per cent, stock. The remaining sum of
510,300 dollars was offered at various rates, from 80 to 88. Notwithstanding the reduced rate at which the greater
part of the above sum was proposed, yet as the market price of stock hardly exceeded 80 per cent; as there was
no prospect of obtaining the money on _ better terms; and as it \vas indispeusible for the public service, it was
deemed advisable to accept the sums offered at that rate. Including the sums offered at rates more favorable to
the United .States than that here stated, the whole amount of tl>e proposals accepted was 2,723,300 dollars; and a
further sum of 207,000 dollars has been since accepted at the same rate; making the whole amount taken of this
loan, 2,930,300 dollars.
The annexed papers, under the letter C, relate to this loan.
Some of the persons who originally made proposals for this loan, which were accepted, have since given notice
;hat they could not carry their proposals into execution. The sums, in relation to which this failure has taken place,
amount to 410,000 dollars; and there can, therefore, be relied on for the proceeds of this loan, only $2,520,300.
Moneys having been heretofore obtained by the United States on loan in Europe upon favorable terms, and the
punctuality and fidelity with whicli they were repaid, having established their credit there on a firm and respecta-
ble footing; it was determined, in consequence of the difficulties experienced in obtaining at home the sums requi-
site for the public service, to try the maiket in that quarter. To effect this purpose, the requisite powers and
instructions have been given for negotiating a loan for six millions of dollars as a further part of the loan of twenty-
five millions authorized by the act of the 24th of March last; and, in order to facilitate this object, six per cent,
stock to that amount has been constituted and transmitted, with directions for its sale, if that shall be found the
most advantageous mode for obtaining the money. The result, however, of this experiment, is not certain; and the
proceeds, in case it should be successful, will not, probably, come into the treasury in the course of the present
year; they cannot, therefore, be placed among the resources of this year. But, as this sum forms a part of that
which was authorized to be borrowed, and which will be necessary for the service of the present year, further autho-
sity will be required from Congress for obtaining this sum, by loan or otherwise; in which case, the proceeds of the
negotiation undertaken in Europe, will be applicable to the service of the ensuing year. With a view to avoid the
inconvenient increase of stock in the market, and its consequent depreciation, an effort was made to obtain tempo-
rary loans from the banks by special contracts; but the attempt was not attended with success.
The amount of treasury notes issued prior to the 1st of July last, under the act of the 4th of March, 1814, was
1,392,100 dollars. Those since issued amount to $1,512,300. The annexed statement, marked E, shows the parti-
culars relating to these notes; and, in the paper marked D, an account is given of those treasury notes issued under
the act of the 25th of February, 1813, which have not been lieretofore reported to Congress.
There are now in circulation near 8,000,000 of dollars in treasury notes; of which, during the fourth quarter of
the present year, notes for more than four millions of dollars will become reimbursable. A part of them may, per-
haps, be replaced bj' new notes; but it is not believed that, upon their present footing, more than two millions and a
half of dollars can thus be replaced. This would still leave more than six millions of dollai-s of notes in circulation;
which the experience of two years has shown to be nearly as large a sum, while the other circulating paper medium
(if the country remained unembarrassed, and maintained itself in the public confidence, as can, in their present
shape, be freely and easily circulated. Notes of a smaller denomination than those heretofore issued, have been
prepared, and will, probably, by passing into a more numerous and extensive class of the money transactions of indi-
'i iduals, carry a greater quantity into ciiculation; there having been already issued, since the 1st of July, treasury
notes ainoi:ntin§ to 1,500,000 dollars, and it being estimated that a further sum of 2,500,000 dollars may be put in
circulation previously to the end of the present year, the amount estimated to be derived from this source during
the third and fourth quarters of the year, will be 4,000,000 dollars.
The means, then, for meeting the demands upon the treasury during the last half of the present year, as now
ascertained, are estimated as follows:
From the revenue, ----....- $4,840,000
Loans under the twenty-five million act, viz:
Loan of ten millions, ------- $1,800,000
Loan of six millions, ------- 2,520,000
4,320,000
9,160,000
Treasury notes, ---...... 4,000,000
13,160,000
And leave still to be obtained, -------- 11,660,000
$24,820,000
The difficulties already experienced In obtaining loans, and the terms on which it has been found necessary to
accept them, sufficiently show the propriety of Congress adopting effective measures for procuring the sums still
required for the service of the residue of the present, as well as for that of the ensuing year.
The suspension of payments in specie, by many of the most considerable banks in the United States, and of those
most important in the money operations of the treasury, has produced, and will continue to cause difficulties and
embarrassments in those operations. The circulating medium of the country, which has consisted principally of
bank notes, is placed upon a new and uncertain footing; and those difficulties and embarrassments will extend in a
greater or less degree into the pecuniary operations of the citizens in general. The powers of Congress, so far as
they extend, will be required to be exerted in providing a remedy for these evils; and in placing, if practicable, the
currency of the country on a more uniform, certain, and stable footing.
If further reliance must be had on loans, it is respectfully suggested, that additional inducements shoidd be
offered to capitalists to advance their money, by affording an ample and unequivocal security for the regular pay-
ment of the interest, and reimbursement of the principal of such loans as may be obtained. This may be effected
by establishing an adequate revenue, and pledging the same specifically for that purpose.
It is also submitted, for the consideration of Congress, whether tre;isury notes might not, by augmenting the rate
of inteiest they now bear, and securing its payment, as well as their eventual reimbursement, by an adequate reve-
nue pledged for that purpose, be placed on a footing better calculated, than at present, to sustain their credit,
encourage their cuculation, and answer witii more certainty the purposes of Government.
Tlie estimates for the service of the year 1815 have not yet been prepared. It is certain, however, if the war
continues, that a sum will be required at least equal to that demanded for the present year; and, under the head of
Public Debt, an additional sum, sufficient for the payment of the interest on the loans made in the meantime.
^ liy the plan of finance which was adopted at the commencement of the present war, this additional sum would
oe all that would would be requiieil to be raised, by new taxes, during the year 1815, except what might be neces-
sary to make good a deficiency in any of the existing revenues. According to that plan of finance, the expendi-
tu.-es to be covered by the revenue during the year 1815, would be as follows:
1814. l
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
84:}
Expense of the peace establislimeiit, - - . . .
Interest on the debt, existing prior to the war, - . . .
Interest on the debt contracted since the war, including treasury notes, and including
the interest which will become payable during the year 1815, on debt contracted
within that j^ear, --;...
1.900,000
J, 600,000
$7,000,000
6.500,000
$13.500.000
The revenues, as now established, are estimated to produce, during the year 1815. the following sums, viz:
Customs. — While the whole navy of the enemy is disposable for the interruption of our trade, this source of
revenue cannot be ver); productive. From bonds which will be outstanding at the ciimnieiicement of tlie year
1815, and from the duties which will accrue during that year, it is estimated that there will be received into the
treasury, -------... $i. 000,000
Sales of public lands, ........ 800,000
Internal Duties. — These will all bring their full amounts into the treasury during the year 1815,
and will, it is believed, produce a nett sum of .-..'.. •2,700,000
Arrears of direct tax of 1814, which will be received in 1815, .... 000,000
Postage, and other incidental receipts, -----... 100,000
Total amount.
And leaving to be provided.
8.200,000
5.300,000
$13,500,000
Towards making up this sum of 5.300,000 dollars, a continuance of the direct tax will, it is believed, be necessa-
ry; but at its present rate, it will not produce, nett to the Treasuiy, more than '2,600,000 dollais.
In order to provide the remaining sum of -2,700,000 dollars, as well as such other sums as may be deemed requi-
site for the objects herein before suggested, it will be for Congress to consider how far it would be expedient to in
crease this tax, as well as the present internal duties; and, also, what new objects of taxation may, for that purpose,
be most advantageously resorted to.
But the plan of finance above referred to, assumed, as one of the grounds upon which it tiepended. that loans
mi^ht be annually obtained during the continuance of the war. for the amount of the extraordinary expenditures oc-
casioned by it. The experience of the present year furnishes ground to doubt w hether this be practicable, at least in
the shape in which loans have been hitherto attempted. Nor is it even cert;iin that the establishing and pledging of
revenues adequate to the punctual payment of the interest and eventual reimbursement of the principal of the sums
which will be required for the service of the year 1815, would enable the tieasury to obtain them through the medi-
um of loans effected in the ordinary way.
With this view of the subject, it is respectfully submitted, whether it would not be expedient to extend the pro-
visions to be made for the service of the ensuing year, beyond those contemplated in this plan of finance, hitherto
pursued for carrying on the war. so as to provide, by means other than loans, for at least a portion of the extraordi
nary expenditures occasioned thereby. This would have a tendency to ensure public confidence, and preserve and
confirm the public credit.
The present state of our country, growing out of the unjust policy of the enemy, as well as the unusual manner in
which he prosecutes the war, calls for new and extraordinary exertions on the part of the nation: and the means re-
quisite to meet the expenditures which these may occasion, ought to be provided.
The resources of the nation are not exhausted; they are ample, and the occasion requires they should be brought
into full activity.
The very expenditures which render necessary the imposition of additional taxes, will themselves have increased
in the community the ability to discharge them.
The promptitude and cheerfulness with which the present taxes are paid, afford the best pledges of the spirit
with which the people will meet such demands as the interest and safety of the country may require. A people who
have not only tasted, but enjoyed in their full extent, the blessings of liberty and independence, for more than thirty
years, cannot consider any sacrifices too great, which are found indispensable to preserve them inviolate.
Those sacrifices, however, which may be demanded by the present crisis in our afRiirs, will be of a temporary
nature only; for, while we may fairly calculate, that, with the termination of the present contest, the duration of
which will ije shortened in jiroportion to the vigor and unanimity with which it is sustained on our part, will cease
the expenditures consequent on a state of war, and render no longer necessary a continuance of those extraordinary
revenues established to provide the supplies requisite for that object; we may with equal confidence rely, that the
growing revenue arising from the commerce of a few prosperous years of peace, will be fouiul sufficient to redeem
the pledges which may have been made to the public creditors, and thus relieve the people from these burthens
which times of danger and of difficulties rendered indispensable.
All which is respectfiillv i^ubmitted.
G. W. CAMPBELL.
Treasury Department. September 'iZ, 1811.
Statement of Receipts and Paymcnis at the Treasimj of the United States, from the 1st of October to the ?Ast qf
December. 1813.
RECEIPTS.
Cash in the treasury, subject to warrant, 1st October, 1813,
Received for the proceeds of the customs.
Arrears of internal revenues, - - -
Fees on patents, - - - - -
Postage of letters, . " ' " '
Nett proceeds of prizes captured.
Rent of the United States' saline.
Fines, penalties, and forfeitures.
Sales of public lands, - - - -
Repayments. . - . . -
Loan of $16,000,000, per act of 8th February, 1813,
Loan of $7,500,000. per act of 2d August, 1813,
Treasury notes, per act of 30th June, 181-2,
Ditto per act of SSth February, 1813.
101,700
3.677,000
3,238,043 58
380 68
1.470 00
35.000 00
129.458 06
6,350 00
1.003 75
-263,049 06
3.810 13
1.511,875 00
3.907.335 00
3.778,700 00
$6,978,752 43
3,678,565 -26
9,197,910 00
$19,855,227 69
844
FINANCE.
[1814.
PAYMENTS.
Civil and Miscellaneous Expenses, both Foreign and Domestic.
Civil Department, proper,
Grants and miscellaneous claims, . - - -
Military pensions, . . - - .
Light house establishment, - - - - -
Marine hospital establishment, - - . j , ,, '
Public buildings in Washington, and furniture for the President's House,
Prisoners of war, - - -
Road from Cumberland to the Ohio, - - - -
Prize money, ------
Mint establishment.
Trading houses with the Indians, - - - -
Ascertaining land titles in Louisiana, - - - -
Surveys of public lands, - - - - -
Diplomatic department, _ . _ - -
Relief and protection of American seamen.
Treaties with Mediterranean Powers, - - - -
Military Department,
Naval Department, marine corps, &c.
Interest and charges.
Reimbursement of principal.
Military Expenses, viz:
Naval Expenses, viz:
Public Debt, viz:
Balance in the treasury, subjectto warrant, 31st December, 1813,
$125,478 66
23,552 03
675 24
7,104 15
12,869 58
7,000 00
54,000 00
11,880 03
112,668 25
4,516 41
1,125 00
1,785 00
12,176 62
19,017 91
31,017 50
10,000 00
$1,563,762 35
5,524,232 60
$434,866 38
$5,887,747 00
1,248,145 10
7,087,994 95
6,196,474 26
$19,855,227 69
Statement qf Receipts and Payments at the Treasury of the United States, from the 1st of January to the 30th
June, 1814.
RECEIPTS.
Cash in the treasury, subject to warrant, 1st January, 1814,
Received for the proceeds of the customs.
Arrears of internal revenues and direct taxes,
New internal revenue and direct tax.
Fees on patents, . - - - -
Postage of letters,
Nett proceeds of prizes captured, - - -
Fines, penalties, and forfeitures,
Nett proceeds of property seized, supposed to belong to A. Burr,
Sales of public lands.
Repayments, . . - . -
Loanofsevenandahalf millions, per act of 2d August, 1813,
Do- of ten millions, per act of 24th March, 1814,
Treasury notes, per act of 25th February, 1813,
Do. 4th March, 1814, - - - .
1,070,000 00
1,392,100 00
4,182,088 25
4,505 32
2,189,272 40
3,720 00
45,000 00
83,261 79
1,230 97
448 00
540,065 68
28,577 92
3,592,665 00
6,087,011 00
2,462,100 00
$5,196,474 26
7,078,170 33
12,141.776 00
$24,416,420 59
PAYMENTS.
Civil and Miscellaneous Expenses, both Foreign and Domestic.
Civil Department, proper,
Grants and miscellaneous claims.
Military pensions.
Light house establishment,
Marine Hospital establishment.
Furniture for the President's House,
Prisoners of war,
Road from Cumberland to the Ohio,
Prize money.
Mint establishment.
Trading houses with the Indians,
Ascertaining land titles in Louisiana,
Surveys of public lands, - -
Survey of the coast of the United States,
Payment to Georgia for Mississippi lands.
Bounty to the owners, &c. of private armed vessels,
Privateer pension fund.
Diplomatic Department,
Relief and protection of American seamen.
Treaties with Mediterranean powers.
Contingent expenses of foreign intercourse.
Claims on France,
Military Expenses, viz:
$571,706 91
144,194 99
47,424 27
66,469 12
24,697 89
2,000 00
199,000 00
26,924 57
108,089 50
8,1£5 44
8,044 86
2,757 67
6,167 07
3,127 50
96,222 94
4,300 00
50,000 00
37,149 26
14,015 26
8,300 00
12,720 35
2,625 00
Military Department,
1,444,062 60
11,210,238 00
1814.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
Naval Department, marine corps, &c.
Interest and charges.
Reimbursement of principal
Naval Expense n, viz:
Public Dehi, viz:
1,539,0R0 0!»
1,187.500 G8
Balance in tlie treasury, subject to warrant, SOtli June, 1814,
845
■1,012,89!) 90
.3,026,580 77
4,722,6.39 32
$(21,416,420 59
B.
NOTICE.
Treasury Deivvutment, .^/;c;7 Ith, 1811.
Whereas, by an .ict oC Congress, passed on the 21th day of March, 1814, the President of the United States is
authorized to borrow, on the credit of the Cnited States, a sum not exceeding twenty-five millions of doiiiirs; and
whereas the President of the United States did, by ;in act or commission, under his hand, datcii the 2()th day of
March, 1814, authonze and empower the Secietary of the Treasuiy to borrow, on b.^half of the United .'^tates the
aforesaid sum of twenty-live millions (if dollars, or any part thereof^ |)ursuant to the art of Congress above i-eci'ted:
Notice is theretore hereby given, that proposals will be received, by the Secretary of the Treasury, until the 2d
day of May iiext, from any person or persons, body or bodies corporate^ who may offer, for themselves or others. "to
loan to the United States, on account and in [lart of the aforesaid sum of twenty-live millions of dollars, thesuni of
ten millions of dollars, or any pait thereof, not less than tw enty-five thousand dollars.
The stock to be i-.^ued for the money loaned, will bear an interest of six per cent, per annum, payable quarter
yearly; and the proposals must distinctly state the amount of money ottered to be loaned, antl th(> rate at which the
aforesaid stock vv-il! be received for the same.
The amount loaned is to be paid into a bank or bard;s authorized by the treasury, in instalments, in the foUow-
riig manner, viz:
One-fourth part, or twenty- five dollars on each hundred dollars, on the twenty-fifth day of May next.
And one-fourth part on tlie 25th day of each <.f the ensuing months of .lune. July, and August next.
On the day fixed for the payment of any ir.stalment after the first, all the remaining instalments may be paid.
The sum loaned is to be paid into such bank or banks as may be mutually convenient to the lender and to the
Government, in the State where the lender resides, if desired by him. The proposals must state the bank or banks
into which the lender may desire to make the payments.
If proposals, diftering in terms from one another, should be accepted, the optiun will be allowed to any persons
whose proposals may be accepted, of taking the terms allowed to any other iiers(in whose proposals may be accepted.
No proposals w;ill be received for a sum less than twenty-five thousand dollars: but a commission of one-fourth
of one per cent, will be allowed to any person collecting subscriptions for the purpose of incorporating them in one
proposal, to the amount of twenty-live thousand dollars, or ujiwaiils, provided such proposal sliall be accepted.
If proposals shall be made, amounting together to a greater sum than that re(|uiret!, the preference will, on equal
terms, be given to those niiule by persons who weie subscribers to the loan of eleven millions, in the year 1812.
On failure of payment of any instalment, the next preceding instalment to be forfeited.
Scrip certificates will be issued by the cashiers oi' the banks where tlie payments shall be made, to the persons
making the payments; and the said cashiers will endorse on these certificates the payments of the several instal-
snents, when made.
The scrip certificates will b
(if the payments, upon presentation i>y uil- |^n(i|)riL-nn. m ur- v onMuissioncr oi i^oans lor rne ."Maie wnere me p;
ments have been made.
The funded stock to be thus issued, will be irredeemable till the .31st day of December, 1826; will be transfera-
ble in the same manner as the other funded stock of the United States; and will be charged for the regular and (juar-
terly payment of its interest, and foi- the ultimate reindjursement of its principal, upon the annual fuiul of eight mil-
lions '" ' " "" ■-■^■1 i- — '' - ' i-.i • • 1 1 ■ . , .- .. .,,.-. .--,,,-.
je assignable by endorsement and delivery; and will be funded after the completion
ation by the proprietor, to the Commissioner of Loans for the State where the pay -
of doUais, appropriated fi)r tlie j)ayment of the principal am!
manner pointed out in the aforesaid act of the 24th of March. 1>^M.
GEO. W
inteiest of the de!)t of the United States, in the
CAMPBELL, Scoreiary of the Trmsury.
Ba.
WAsniNoTON, nil Ml). .30//j, 1814.
Respected Friend:
I will loan to the Government of the I'nited States five millions of dollars, receiving one hundred dollars
six per cent, stock for each eighty -eight dollars paid; aiid will pay the money in the proportions, and at the periods,
mentioned in thy advertisement of the 'lib Aiiril, to their credit, in such l)anks in the United States as may be agree-
able to thee.
On the payment of each instalment, and satisfactory assurances for tlie payment of the others, funded stock l:o
be issued. It beiiig understo id and agieed, that, if terms more favorable to the loaners be allowed for any part of
the twenty-five millions authorized to be borrowed the present year, the same terms are to be extended to this
contract.
The commission of one quart* r ofoTie per cent, tnentioned in thy advertisement, to be allowed me on theamouiit
loaned.
With gieat respect and esteem, I am thy assured friend,
JACOB BARKER.
MTie Hon. George W. Camiu;ei.i., Secrclanj of the Treasury.
am:
nh.
Treasury Department, May 2d. 1814.
The terms upiin which the loan has been concluded, are as follows, viz:
Eighty-eight dollars in n.ioney for each hundred dollars in stock; and the United States engage, if any part of the
sum of twenty-five millions of 'lollars, authorized to be borrowed by the act of the 24th of March, 1814, is borrowed
upon terms niore favorable to the lenders, the benefit of the same terms shall be extended to the persons who may-
then hold the '■tock, or any part of it, issued for the present loan of ten millions.
107 tt
<^46 FINANCE. [1814.
V(Hii- proposal of the 30tli of April, 1814, for $5,000,000 of the loan, having been at the above rate, or at a rate
more iavorabie than the above to the United States, has been accepted; and you will please to pay, or cause to be
paid, on tiie ^Sth day of the present month, into tlie bank or banks you have named, or in.to such as you shall name
to the .Secretary of the Treasury, on the receipt of this letter, twenty-five per cent., or one-fourth part of the sum
above stated, pursuant to the notification from this department, of the 4th of April last, and the remaining instal-
ments on tlie days fixed in the said notification. You will be pleased, also, on or before the 25th of May, to furnish
the cashier or cashiers of the bank or banks where the payments under your proposal are to be made, with the names
of the persons in whose behalf the proposal has been made, and the sums payable by each.
The commission of one-fi)urtli of one per cent, will be paid from the treasury after the payment of the first instal-
ment, on the 25th day of the present month.
I am, respectfully, &c.
G. W. CAMPBELL, Secretary of the Treasury.
Jacob Barker, F,sq. Neiv York.
A similar letter was addressed to the persons undermentioned, who made proposals for the sums set against
their names, respectively:
$25,000
94,000
50,000
40,000
416,156
■ - - - 25,000
197,000
25,000
- , - 67,900
35,000
35,300
100,000
35,000
30,000
- - - - 25,000
25,000
150,000
50,000
80,000
42,000
500,000
■ - - - 257,300
5,000,000
250,000
50,000
108,000
28,000
50,000
50,000
191,000
71,900
200,000
- - - 100,000
33,000
W. Jones, (for Navy and Privateer Pension Funds) do - - - - 200,000
Vviliiam Whann, Washington, ------ 42,500
Anthony C. Cazenove, Alexandria, -----.- 30,000
Ciuirles B. Cochran, Charleston, South Carolina, . - - _ 250,000
David Alexander, do do - - - - - 60,000
John Lukins, do do - - - - - 70,000
Tliomas W. Bacot, do do - - - - - 115,000
James Taylor, Newport, Kentucky, ----.. 25,000
Peleg Tallman,
Bath, Maine,
-
Levi Cutter,
Portland, do
-
John Woodman,
do
-
Henry S. Langdon,
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
John W. Treadwell,
Salem, Massachuse
tts.
-
Thomas Perkins,
do
-
William Gray, . ■ ' ■
Boston,
-
Samuel Dana,
do.
-
Jesse Putnam,
do
-
Amos Binney,
do
-
Nathan Waterman, Jr.
Providence, Rhode
Island,
James D'Wolf,
Bristol,
-
John U. Shearman,
Newport,
~
Elisha Tracy,
Norwich, Connecticut.
Michael Shepard,
Hartford, do
-
Abraiiam Bishop,
New Haven, do
J dim Taylor,
Albany,
-
Alamon Douglas,
Troy,
-
Smith and Nicoll,
New York,
-
Harmon Hendricks,
do
-
G. B. Vroom,
do
Samuel Flewwelling,
do
-
Jacob Barker,
do
-
Whitehead Fish,
do
-
Guy Bryan,
Philadelphia. -
-
Thomas Newman,
do
-
Samuel Carswell,
do
-
Paul Beck, Jr.
do
-
W'm. Patterson & Sons,
Baltimore,
-
George T. Dunbar,
do
-
James Cox,
do
-
Dennis A. Smith,
do
-
Samuel Eliot, Jr.
Washington, -
•-
Alexander Kerr,
do
-
.$9,229,056
There was subsequently oftered, and accepted, proposals by the undermentioned persons, for the following
sums, viz:
William Whann, Washington. . . . . - $190,000
Do do - ■ - - - - 200,000
Robert C. Jennings, Richmond. Virginia, ----- 176,000
$566,000
• NOTICE.
Treasury Department, July 25, 1814.
Notice is hereby given, that proposals will be received by the Secretary of the Treasury, until the 22(1 day of
August next, for loaning to tiie United States the sum of six millions of dollars, or any part thereof, not liss than
twenty -five thousand dollars, the same being in part of the sum of twenty-five millions of dollars authorized to be
borrowed by the act of Congress of the 24th day of March last.
The stock to be issued tor the money loaned, will bear an interest of six per cent, pei- annum, payable quarter
yearly; and the proposals must distinctly state the amount of money offered to be loaned, and the rate at which the
aforesaid stock will be received for the same.
The amount loaned is to be paid into a bank or banks authorized by the treasury, in instalments in the follow-
ing manner, viz:
One-fourth part, or twenty-five dollars on each hundred dollars, on the tenth day of September next.
And one-fourth part on tlie tenth day of each of the ensuing months of October, November, and December next.
On the day fixed for the payment of the first, or any other instalment, all the remaining instalments may be
paid at the option of the lender. .• ' ,, . ' '
1814.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. 847
The proposals must state tlie bank or banks into which the lender may desire to make his payments: and he will
be allowed to make tlieni accoi'ding to his wishes, thus expressed, in all cases where the convenience of the tre;i-
sury will permit.
The same teinis will be allowed to all whose proposals are accei)ted.
No proposals will be received tor a sum less than twenty-live tliousaTid dollars: but a commission of one-fourth
of one per ceiit. will be allowed to any person collecting subscriptions for the purpose of incorporating them in one
proposal to the amount of twenty-tive thousand dollars,' or upwards, provided such proposal shall be accepted.
On failure of payment of any instalment, the next preceding instalment to be forfeited.
AH the instalments must be paid at the same bank as that at which the first instalment shall be paid.
Scrip certificates will be issued by the ca.-hiers of the banks wiiere the payments siiall be made, to the persons
making tlie payments; and the said cashiers will eiidorsi' on these certificates t!ie imynienis of tlie several instal-
ments when made.
The scrip certificates will i)e as.-ignable by endorsement and delivery, and will be funded alter ihe completion
of the payments, upon presentation lo the Commissiimer of ]<oans for the Slate where the payments have been made.
Certificates of liinded stock will also be issued, if the holders of sccij) certificates shall desire it. for the am;iuni
of any in^talment paid, after the payment of the next succeeding instalment.
The funded ^tock to be thus issued will be irredeemiible till after the ."ilst day of December, lS-20: will be
transferable in the same manner as the other funded stock of the United State.-: and will i)e cliarged for the regu-
lar and quarterly payment of its interest, and for the ullimate reimbursement of it- principal, upon tlie annual fund of
eight millions of dollars appropriated for the payment of the principal and interest of the debt of the I'uited Stale-
in the manner pointed out in the aforesaid act of the 24th of March, ISlt.
G. W. CAMPBELL, Secretary of the Trcumry.
Ca.
Baltimore, .&i/^iisf 22(/, 1814.
Sir:
I will take eighteen hundred thousand dollars of the six millions loan, at the rate of eighty per cent. The
periods of payment to be in conformity with your adverti-ement for proposals: and the banks into wliich the pay-
ments shall be made, are the Bank of Pentisylvania and the Mechanics* Bank of Baltimore.
I am, sir, with great respect, vour obedient servant,
D. A. SMITH.
G. \V. Campbell, Esq. Secretary of the Treasury.
Cb.
Treasury Department, .^^i/^^s/ 31. s/, IBM.
Sir:
That part of the loan of six millions of dollars for wliich the proposals were accepted, has been taken at the
rate of eighty dollars, in money, for one hundred dollars in stock. Your proposil for dollars being at that
rate, or at one more favorable for the United State-, has been accepted, and you will be pleased to make your pay-
ments into the bank or banks specified in your ()roposal, in the manner, and at the times stated in the public notifi-
cation. But as Some delay, the cause of which is doubtless known to you, has unavoidably taken place in advising
you of the acceptance of your proposal, the first payment may, if your convenience shall require it. be made on the
20th instead of the lOcli of September, as required by the iniblic notification. This, however, will not affect the
subsequent instalments, which are, nevertheless, tobe paiilon the days'already fixed, viz,: the 10th day of the months
of October, November, and December.
The stine causes which have occasioned a delay in advising you of the acceptance of youi proposal, will perhaps
render it impossible to place the scrip certificates in the hands of the cashiers of the banks where the paj'inents ai'e
to be made, by the time at which the first instalment will be payable. If this should be the case, you will please
to receive from the cashier his receipt for the amount which you may pay, to be subsequently exchanged for a scrip-
certificate, when those papers shall be ready for delivery.
I am, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
G.W.CAMPBELL. Secretary of the Treasury.
The above letter was addressed to the following persons, who made proposals for the sums affixed to their names
respectively, vi/.:
"William Rice, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, ...... S43,O0O
Henry S. Langdon, do. . . . . . . . . 35.000
Amasa Stetson, Boston, ........ 37,000
Jesse Putnam, do. ........ 15,000
Nathan Waterman, Jr. Providence, Rhode Island, ...... 10,000
John S. Shearman, Newport. do. . . . . . . . 25.000
John Savage. Philadelphia, ....... 240,000
William W. Smith. do. ........ 100,000
William Patterson and Sons. Baltimore, ....... 70.000
Dennis A. Smith, do. ....... 1.800.000
James L. Hawkins, do. ....... 15.000
John P. Van Ness, and others, Washington, ....... 201,000
David English, Georgetown, ....... 35,000
John Lukens, Charle-ton, ....... 47,300
George M. Deaderick, Nashville, ....... 50,000
g!2. 723,300
There has been subsequently offered, and accepted, proposals from the undermentioned persons, for tiie follow-
ing sums, viz:
George T. Dunbar, Baltimore, ........ 120.000
Clenient Smith, Georgetown, ........ 97,000
$207.000
Of the persons who originally made proposals, the following have given notice that they could not carry them
into effect:
John Savage, Philadelphia, ........ 8240,000
William W. Smith, do. . ...... 100,000
William Patterson and Sons, Baltimore, ...... 70,000
S 1 1 0.000
848
FINANCE.
[1814.
D.
Statement of the amount of Treasury notes issued during the first quarter of the year 1814. under the act of the
2^th of Feb ruary, 1813.
JiEIMBURSABLE AT
Total dollars.
Boston.
New York.
Philadelphia.
1815. January 1.
11.
" 21.
February 1,
11,
21,
100,000
220,000
400.000
100,000
40,000
.50,000
100,000
; ■ 60,000
450,000
100,000
100,000
320,000
40,000
60,000
320,000
540,000
210,000
1,070,000
E.
Statement of the amount of Treasury notes issued dt/ri7ig the second quarter of the year 1814, under the act of the
4th oj March. 1814.
REIMBURSABLE AT
When reimbursable.
New York.
Philadelphia.
Baltimore.
Wasliing'ton.
Savaniiali.
1815, March U, -
April 1, -
11,-
" 21, -
May 1. -
" 11,-
" 21, -
June. 1, -
11,-
21. -
150.000
125,000
74.700
25,000
5,500
1 ,000
145,000
29,500
6,200
24,500
19,700
100.000
56.000
144,000
50,000
KHi.OOO
25.000
23,000
211.000
75,000
150.000
211,000
56.000
274,500
126.000
219,700
129,500
106,200
49.500
69.700
374.700
231,400
100,000
100,000
286,000
1.392,100
Treasury Department. February '.id, 1815
mr:
In the report made to Congress from tliis Department, on tlie 23d day of September last, it was stated, that
the papers exhibiting a view of the revenues of the United States, not having been, at that time, prepared, owing to
the early meeting of Congress, would be laid bei'ore tiiat body at a subsefiiKMit day.
I have now. therefore, the lionor to transmit two statements, marked A and B. showing the amount ol duties
which accrued on merchandise imported, on tlie tonnage of vessels, passports, and clearances, during the years 1813
and 1813, and the particular articles of merchandise subject to duty, imported in the year 1S13; and two statements,
marked C. and Ca. showing tlie quantity of public lands sold, and the receipts therefor, in the State ot Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois Territories, and in the Mississippi Territory, during the year ending on the 30th Septeniber,
1814; the whole prepared in the form in wliich these statements Have usually been presented, in the annual refioit
on the state of the finances made to (Aingress. from this Depaitinent.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir. your most obedient servant,
„ , A. .]. DALLAS.
Tlu' Honorable the President o/" /Ac 5'fH«/f. . ' .■ •
A Statement exhibiting tlie aniomit of Duties which accrued un Merchandise, Tonnage. Passports, and Clear-
ances: of Debentures isstied on. the exportation of Foreign Merchandise: and of expenses on collection of the
Bevenue, during the years 1812 and 1S13.
Duties on
Debentures
issued.
(iross Hevenue.
Expenses on
collection.
Nett Itevenue.
Years.
Merchandise.
Tonnag'c.
Passports and
clearances.
1812
1813
$14,990,188 51
7.379,899 31
$155,353 00
315.638 00
$14,928 00
3.640 00
$1,542,622 19
580.327 16
$13,617,847 32
(«.)7,1 18.850 15
$475,838 95
410,483 94
$13,142,008 37
6.708.366 21
(ft.) Gross revenue for the year 18i:;.
Deduct interest and storage.
Gross revenue, per statement B.,
$7,118,850 15
32.544 98
$7,080,305 17
1814.] STATE OF THE FINANCES. 049
Jl Statement showing the amount of American mid Foreign Vonimire emphijed in Foreign Trade, for the year
^S13, an taken from the records of the Treunifry.
American tonna<;e, in foreign trade, -----... Tons, 237. 3H
Foreign tonnage, -------.... 113,8-J7
Total tonnage employed in the lureign (radf of the United States, - - • . . 351.175
Proportion of foreign tonnage to tiie \vhi>!e amount of tonnage employed in the foreisn trade of the
United States. - - - - - - - . - . . 48 to 100
B.
.'? Stateynent e.rhihitiiiic the value (Did quantities, respectively, of nierchaiidise. nn vhich duties aclnal/i/ accrued,
durinff the year Irti:i, {consisliuff nft/ic difference l)etiveen articles payimr duties, imported, and those entitled to
drawback, re-exported) and, also, of the nett revenue ivhich accrued, durinifthat year, f rum duties on merclion
disc, tonnage, passports, and clearances.
ROODS PAYING DUTIES AD VALOREM.
$33,928 10, at lO.i per cent. -.--.. $2,991 01
.5,825,316 51, at 25 do. --.... 1,456.32913
470 87, at 15 do. - - ■ - - - 70 63
1.095.287 75, at 30 do. ---... 328,-58633
30,116 06. at 40 do. ---.-. 12.04335
6,975,119 32
(a) Additional duty, at 2i per cent. .---_- 174,377 59
1,974,398 04
(6) Spirits. 1.017.608 gallon?, at 60.1 average per cent. - - 611,913 64
(c) Sugar. 31,364,276 pounds, at 5.2 do. - - - 1.619,565 02
((/) "Wines, 604.029 gallons, at 56.2 do. - - - 339,521 15
(p) Teas. 524,888pounds. at 13.5 do. - - - 228.338 12
(/) Coffee, 8.202.072pounds. at 10. do. - - - 860,253 10
Molasses. 3,220,710 gallons, at 10. do. - - - 322.07100
(5-) All other articles, -.----. 429,70451
6,385,764 .58
Deduct duties refunded, after deducting therefrom duties collected on merchaiKlise,
the particulars of which could not be ascertained, and difference in calculation, - 125,89H 68
6,259.865 90
Three and a iialf pei- cent, retained on drawback, - . . . . 21.017 7.1
Extra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels, - - 2,513 48
Do. " 15i do. do. do. - - - 483.630 06
^s6.143 -,i
Nett amount otduties on merchandise. ------ 6,767.027 17
Duties on tonnage, ------- 259.002 37
Uisjht money. -------- 56.635 13
315,6.3H 00
Duties on passports and clearances. ------ 3,640 00
Gloss revenue, per statement A. -.---..- 7.086..')05 17
Deduct expenses on collection, ------- 410.483 9(
Nett revenue, --------- 6.675.821 23
Explanatory Statements and .Xotcs.
(<0 Additional duty— 2i per cent, on $6.975.119 32, - - - 171.377 98
Deduct excess of exportation. 15 35. - - - 39
174,:i77 .■»9
3^ per cent, retained on drawback, - - - - 78 76
Extra duty of 10 per cent, on merchandise imported in foreign vessels. - 2,496 01
SI 76.952 36
(/;) Spirit.-— From grain. - 1st proof. 2 gallons, at 56 cents. - - 1 12
Do. - 3d do. 97 do. 62 do. - - 60 U
Otlier niateri:ds. 2d do. 163,457 do, .50 do. - - .si. 728 50
Do. - 3d do. 209,533 do. 56 do. - - 117,338 4>*
Do. - 4th do. 644,635 do. 61 do. - - 412.566 40
Do. - 5th do. 173 do. 7r. do. - - 131 18
Do. - 6th do. 300 do. 92 do. ■ - 276 00
do.
62
do.
do.
50
do.
do.
56
do.
do.
Gi
do.
do.
7r.
do.
do.
92
do.
do.
d<..
32
do.
1,018.197 do. 612.102 12
Deduct exported, - 5-!9 do. 32 do. - - 188 48
1.017, 6t)s (1,1. $611,913 61
((■) Sugar— Hrowii. &c. imported. ■ 11.125 |
Do. do. - ~ 29.146.623
29.157.748 1.457,60!) CS
Brown. iSic. exporied, - 11.126
Do. do. - - 944.SS4
>S\.tt. - - - 28.201.73si do. - - - $1.410.0hb 9:i
inds.
at
2,7
cents.
278
13
do.
5
do.
- 1.457
•,331
15
do.
.)>
do.
27s:
15
do.
ilr>
.5
do.
47
.214
20
do.
_
-
-
956.010 do. 47,522 3:>
850
FINANCE.
[1814.
Explanatory Statements and Notes — continued.
(c) Sugar — White, clayed, &c. imported.
Do. do.
White, clayed, &c. exported,
Do. do.
91,054 pounds,
5,375,315 do.
6,466,369 do.
Nett,
Brown, clayed, &c. nett.
White, do. do.
id) Wines — Malmsey, Madeira, &c.
Other Madeira, &c.
Burgundy, Champaigne, &c.
Sherry and St. Lucar, &c.
Claret, in bottles. &c.
Lisbon, Oporto, &c.
Teneriffe, Fayal, Malaga, &c.
All other, not specified.
Deduct exportations. viz:
Burgundy, 7 gallons, at 45 cents,
Sherry, 28 do. 40 do.
Claret, 222 do. 35 do.
All other, 7,058 do. 23 do.
748,581
1,555,250
2,293,831
3,162,538
28,201,738
3,162,538
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
at 3 cents,
6 do.
3 do.
6 do.
31,364,276 do.
10,493 gallons,
1,881 do.
1,701
78,746
22,048
23,784
155,141
317,550
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
at 116 cents.
100 do.
90 do.
80 do.
70 do.
60 do.
56 do.
46 do.
611,344 do.
7,315 gallons,
604,029 do.
(r) Teas— Souchong,
Hyson,
Other green.
Extra duty on importations from other
places than India, -
118,743 pounds,
92,339 do.
314,268 do.
at 36 cents.
64 do.
40 do.
Deduct exported Bohea, 151 lbs. at 24 cts.
Do. Hyson, 311 do. 32 cts.
(/) Coffee—
Deduct exported.
525,350 pounds.
462 pounds.
524,888 do.
9,002,990 pounds,
800,918 do.
at 10 cents.
5 do.
8,202,072 do.
2,731 62
322,518 90
22,457 43
93,315 00
1.410,086 93
209,478 09
325,250 52
115,772 43
,478 09
$1,619.565 02
12,171 88
1,881 00
1,530 90
62,996 80
15,433 60
14,270 40
86,878 96
146,073 00
$341,236 54
$3 15
11 20
77 70
1,023 34
$36 24
99 52
1,715 39
$339,521 15
42,747 48
59,096 96
125,707 20
922 24
$228,473 88
135
76
$228,338
12
900,299
40,045
00
90
$860,253
10
{§;) ALL OTHER ARTICLES.
Spirits, domestic distilled.
Do.
Beer, ale, and porter,
Cocoa,
Chocolate,
Do.
Sugar, candy, .
Loaf,
Other, refined and lump,
Almonds,
Fruits, currants.
Prunes and plums,
Raisins, muscatel,
Do. other,
Candles, tallow.
Wax and spermaceti,
Cheese,
Soap.
Do.
Tallow,
Spice, Mace,
Nutmegs,
Cinnamon,
gallons,
do.
do.
pounds,
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
QUANTITIES.
Excess of
importation
over ex-
portation.
134
32
11,633
109,873
34
562
473
1,426
351
301,461
40,392
92,347
75,607
956,854
738,692
29.163
725
12,089
350,497
254
632
157
Excess of
exportation
over im-
portation.
48,279
22,763
Rate
of
duty.
Cents.
14
16
4
3
6
23
18
13
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
12
14
4
2
3
250
100
40
Excess of
duties over
drawback.
4,394 72
1 02
33 72
108 79
256 68
45 63
12,058 44
1,615 68
3,693 88
3,024 28
38,274 16
22,160 76
1,166 52
87 00
1,692 46
10,514 91
635 00
632 00
62 80
Excess of
drawback
over duties.
1,931 16
455 26
1814.]
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
851
Explunutor
J Statements and Notes — continued.
QUANTrriES.
Hate
Excess of
Excess of
(ir) AI.I, OTIIKR AUTKI.ES.
Excess of
mportation
Excess of
exportation
of
duty.
duties over drawback
(b-awback. over dulios.
over cx-
over im-
port;i1joii.
portation.
Cents.
Cloves. . . . .
do.
28,537
40
11.411 80
Pepper. . . . .
Do. . . . .
do.
do.
5-23,750 1
5,811
';il
i;2,499 51
Pimento. . . . .
do.
48^275
8
3,862 00
Cassia. . . . .
Do. .
do.
do.
42,240
9,806
M
2,986 96
Tobacco, . . . .
do.
2^925
12
351 00
Smitt\ . . . .
do.
427
20
85 40
\
Indigo. . . . .
do.
219,042
50
109,521 00
Cotton, . . . .
do.
22,356
3
670 68
Do. . . . .
do.
735,705
6
14,112 30
Powder, Hair. . . . .
do.
110
8
8 80
Gun. . . . .
do.
557
4
22 28
Do. .
do.
196,206
8
15,696 48
Starch,
<lo.
1,665
6
99 90
Glue. . .
do.
43,985
8
3,518 80
Pewter plates and dishes.
do.
38
8
3 01
Iron, Anchors and sheet.
do.
226,865
3
6,805 95
Slit and hoop.
do.
1S3.739
2
3,674 78
Nails. . . . .
do.
206,771
4
)^,270 81
Spikes. . . . .
do.
23,115
2
462 30
Quicksilver,
do.
2,744
12
329 28
Paints, Ochre, in oil.
do.
1,458
43 74
Do. dry. yellow. .
do.
123,328
2
2,476 56
Spanish brown.
do.
26,698
2
533 96
White and red lead.
do.
411,275
4
16,451 00
Lead.
do.
68,320
2
1,366 40
Seines. .
do.
83
8
6 41
Cordage, Tarred.
do.
,
14.358
4
574 32
Do. .
<lo.
.
3,607
2
.
72 14
Untarred.
do.
33,561
5
1,678 05
Cables.
do.
149,684
4
5,987 36
Steel.
cwt.
5,424
200
10,848 60
Twine.
do.
494
800
3,950 93
Glauber salts.
do.
23
400
91 93
Coal.
bushels.
148
5
7 40
Do. ...
do.
25,183
10
2,518 30
Fish, Dried or smoked. .
(juintals.
1,381
100
1,381 00
Pickled Salmon.
barrels.
365
200
730 00
Mackerel, .
do.
199
120
238 80
Other,
do.
2,507
80
2,005 60
Glass, Bottles, .
groce.
1,879
120
2,254 80
Window, 8 by 10. . 1
00 square feet,
1.883
320
6,025 00
Do. 10 by 1-2.
do. do.
722
350
2.527 00
Do. above 10 by 12.
do. do.
188
450
846 00
Cigars.
M.
.3.448
400')
200 3
13,662 OO
Do.
M.
65
Foreign lime.
casks,
393
100
393 00
Boots. . .
pair.
146
150
219 00
Shoes and slippers, silk. .
do.
1,576
50
788 00
Morocco. &c.
do.
4.814
30
1.144 20
For children.
do.
1,063
20
212 60
Cards, Wool and cotton.
do/.ens.
92
100
92 00
Playing.
packs.
540
25
135 00
Do." .
do.
72
50
36 00
Wax.
pounds.
1^142
10
•
14! 20
444,296 39
14,591 88
Deduct excess of" drawback.
14.591 88
$429,704 51
Treasury Departmknt. Register's Office. Junuary 30. 1815.
JOSEPH NOIRSE, Urgi^ter.
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FINANCE. L1814.
13th CoNGiiEss.] No. 423. [3d Session.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
COMMtlNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OCTOBER 10. 1814.
Mr. Eppes, from the Committee of Ways and Means, to whom was referred so much of the message of the Presi-
dent of the United States as relates to the finances, made the following report:
Tliat taxes, loans, and treasury notes, appear to be the resources on which we must rely for carrying on the war.
The product of the first cannot be commanded in time to meet the immediate demands on the treasury. A reli-
ance on loans, in the present situation of this country, would be uncertain, and the terms on which they could be
obtained, not such as to induce a resort to them at the present moment. Treasury notes, combined with a system of
taxation, more extended than the one heretofore adopted, will, it is believed, in the present state of bank credit, be
found to be a much better resource. The \\ant of s<!me medium whicli, resting on a firm and solid basis, may unite
public confidence, and have a general, instead ot local circulation, is now universally acknowledged. The stop-
page of specie payments, by the principal banks of the Middle States, has embarrassed greatly the operations of the
treasury, and, by confining the circulation of notes to the limits of the States within which they are issued, has de-
prived the Government ot all the facilities, in the remittance of money, which was afforded, while public confidence
gave to bank notes a general circulation. The notes of New York and Philadelphia, will not be received in Bos-
ton. The notes of Baltimore, or of the District of Columbia, will not answer for payments in Philadelphia. If by '
any new modification, treasury notes could be made to answer the purposes of a circulating medium, between the
diilorent States, they would greatly facilitate the operations of the Government, and free from embarrassment the
transactions of individuals. To secure their circulation, it would be necessary: 1st. Toissue the notes in sums suf-
ficiently small for the ordinarv purposes of society. Sd. To allow the individual who holds them, to fund them at
ple-.isure. at any of the loan offices, and to receive their amount in stock of the United States, bearing an interest of
eisht per cent. 3d. To make them payable to bearer, and transferable by delivery. 4th. To make tnem receivable
in'all payments for public lands, and taxes. 5th. To pledge, for the payment of the interest on the amount issued,
so much of the interna! duties as shall be necessary. To prevent an accumulation of circulating medium, the United
States to retain the power, on giving six month's notice, of redeeming them with specie, or exchanging for them
stock, bearing an interest of eight per cent. If these provisions are adopted, and taxes imposed, which shall mani-
fest clearly tlie ability of the Government to meet its engagements, our present difficulties will vanish, confidence be
restored, and the capital horded by avarice, or locked up from timidity, will be again restored to the accustomed
channels of circulation. In presenting additional objects of taxation, ca?e has been taken to select such as will bear
equally on every porti(m of the community. In Europe, the price of agricultural products is not materially afflicted
by a state of war. The produce of the earth is there consumed within the country, in peace and in war. The
sftuation of the United Statesis totally different; with an extensive and fertile country, and a small population, com-
pared to the extent of our territory, we have annually a large surplus to export to foreign markets, over and above
what is necessary for consumption; o-i the export of this surplus, which is cut oif by war, depends, in a gi-eat de-
gree, the ability of the farmer to meet taxes. While, however, war depresses the agricultural interest, it gives vigor
to various manufactures. By destroying all foreign competition, the war has brought many of these manufactures to a
state of perfection, which will secure their successful prosecution, even after peace shall be restored. In times of real
difficulty and danger, we must appeal to the patriotism of every class of our citizens. These establishments, under
the fosteiing hand of the Government, have grown to maturity, and will not hesitate to bear with the agricultural in-
terest, their portion of the taxes necessary to maintain, unimpaired, that character for punctuality and good faith,
for which tlie American Government has heretofore been distinguished. Several of these manufactuies have been
selected as proper subjects of taxation, and it is proposed to unite with the taxes, a pledge of the public faith, for
the continuance of the double duties, until the tax shall be repealed. The committee deem it unnecessary, at pre-
sent, to present any view of the expenditures for the next year, reserving a report on that subject, until the estimates
from the treasury shall be forwarded. Confining, therefore, this report to the additional taxes necessary for the
support "f the public credit, they submit the following resolutions:
1. Brsolved. That it is expedient to continue the direct tax. and to increase the same fifty per cent.
0. Bc:olve(l, That it is expedient i^ increase the duty on spirits distilled, by an additional duty of twelve and an
half cents on the gallon.
3. Resolved, That it is expedient to add one hundred per cent, to the present duty on sales at auction.
4. Resolved, That it is expedient to add fifty per cent, to the present duty on the conveyance ofpspeis and
letters.
5. Resolved, That it is expedient to impose a duty on the following articles, viz,: manufactured tob;icco and snuff,
in the hands of the manufacturer, candles of tallow and spermaceti, hats, cotton yarn, spun by the aid of machine-
ry, worked by steam or water, leather, pig iron, castings, bar, rolled, and slit iron, and on nails made by the aid
of machinery. On furniture above a certain value, except beds, bedding, and articles of domestic manufacture, in the
hands of the owner: beer, ale and porter, in the hands of the manufacturer: boots and shoes, above a certain price, in
the hands of the manufacturer: on plated harness, in the hands of the owner; on vats, for the manufacture of paper;
on siiddles and bridles, above a certain piice, in thehands of the manufacturer; on gold and silver watches, in the
hands of die owner; on pleasure liorses, kept exclusively for the saddle or carriage: on playing cards, and on lotteries.
Estimate of tlie amount of the proposed increase, and of the new duties:
Fifty per cent, on the direct tax, --------- $1,500,000
Additional duty on distilled spirits, ' . " . " " " " " ' 3,000,000
One hundi'ed per cent, on the present auction duties, ------ 150,000
Ffty per cent, on postage. -..---.--- 250,000
Manufactured tobacco, and snuff, 10,000,000 of pounds, averaged at four cents, - - - 400,000
Candles, of tallow, 6,000,000 pounds, at two cents, ------- 120,000
Spermaceti, and white wax, 400,000 pounds, at ten cents, ------ 40,000
Hats, on beavei-, one dollar, castors, seventv-five cents, and rorunis, twenty-five cents, payable by
manufacturers, - - • " - - - - .- - - - 600,000
Cotton yarn, spun by aid of machinery, worked bv steam or water. 400,000 spindles, at twenty-five
cents, ------------- 100,000
l,eatlier, soal, neats. harness, calf, hoise and hog, kip and seal skin, 18,000,000 pounds, averaged at
three cents, - - - "- - - - - - , - 540,000
Goat and sheep skins, tanned with shoemack, or otherwise to resemble Spanish leather, at fifty
cents the dozen, and all other skins tanned or dressed with allum, averaged at three cents
per pound, .--.--.---- 60,000
Iron. 300,000 tims pig, at one dollar. --------- 300,000
100,000 tons of castings, at one dollar and fifty cents, ------ 150,000
100,000 tons of bar, rolled and slit, at one dollar, ------ 100,000
On beer, ale and porter, 6,000,000 gallons, at one cent, - - - - - - 60,000
1814.]
DIRECT TAX AND INTERNAL DUTIES.
855
furniture,
Possessing between
Furniture tax, excluding beds, bedding;, kitchen lurnituiv, carpets, and curtains of domestic man-
ufacture, and laindy pictures, and excluding al>o fmin tlie opcratioii of tlie tax, every person
whose turniture, exclusive of the above articles, (hies not amount to two hundred dollars.
Ihe estimate is made on a supposition that tiie I'liitcd States contains 800,000 families.
Famdies exempt, as possessing less than two hundred dollars worth of
25!),000 exempt.
200 and 100 dollars, - - .■?00,000
400 and (100 dollars. - - 100,000
600 and 1,000 dollars, - - 75,000
I.OOO and 1,500 dollars, - - -25,000
1,500 and 2,000 dollars, - - 15,000
2,000 and :?,000 dollars. - - 10,000
3,000 and 1,000 dollars, - - 10,000
4,000 and (J.OOO dollars, ■ - 10,000
6,000 and 9,000 dollars, - - 5,000
9,000 dollars.
1 dollar,
1 50 cents.
■i ilollars,
6 dollars,
10 dollar.-,,
17 dollars,
•2H dollars,
45 dollars,
75 doliai>,
1,000 100 dollars,
Above
Boots, white top and full dress military boots, 100, Ooo pair, at .seventy-five cents.
Other boots, or bootees, of the value of eight dollars, 250,000 pair, at fifty cents.
Boots, or bootees, not less than five dollars in value, and not exceeding eight, 500,000 pair, at
twenty-five cents, ------..._
Fine shoes, above the value of one dollar .seventy five cents, 1,000.000 pair, at ten cents.
Plated harness, in the hands of the owners, 50,000 pair, at two dollars.
On the manufacture of paper, on vats exclusively employed in making while paper, fifty dollars; (m
vats employed in making part white, and part brown, thirty dollars; on vats exclii.^ively ein-
ployeil in making brown paper, fifteen dollars, ---...
On nails, made by the aid of machinery, -20,1)00,000, at one cent, - - . .
On saddles, under ten dcjllars value, fifty cents; over ten, and under fifteen, seventy-five cents;
and above the value of fifteen dollais, one dollar, ■■■-....
On bridles, of less value than two dollars, ten cents: two dollars, and utider five, twenty cents:
five dollars, and under ten, lorty cents; above ten dollars, (uie dollar, - - * -
Pleasure horses, kept exclusively for the saddle, one dollar: liorses kept exclu.sively for the car-
riage, one dollar and fifty cents, ----.....
Gold watches, -250,000, at two dollars, ----...
Silver watches, 250,000, at one dollar, ------..
Playing cards, 400,000 packs, at twenty-five cents, -.--..
liOtteries, a per cent, on the amount, -..----..
s;<oo,ooo
150,000
225,000
150,000
150,000
170,000
280,000
450,000
:)75,O0O
10,000
75.000
1-25,000
125,000
100,000
100,000
30,000
200,000
100,000
100,000
150,000
500,000
250,000
100,000
50,000
Add the revenue for 1815, as estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury,
Makes for 1815, a revenue of --_-..
11,635,000
10,800,000
$22,435,000
13th Congress.]
No. 424.
DIRECT TAX AND INTERNAL DUTIES.
[3d S
F.SSlON.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOL'SE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OCTOBER 15, 1814.
Treasury Department, October 13, 1814.
Sir:
In obedience to the resolutions of the House of Representativ es, of the 10th instant, I have the honor to trans-
mit (he accompanying statements.
Incompliance with the first resolution, the statement A is rendered, showing the amount of the valuations of
lands, dwelling houses, and slaves, and the assessinents founded upon them, as made under the acts of July 2-2d, and
August 2d, 1813, so far as returns have been received at the treasury.
The statement B furnishes, as far as the materials existing at the treasury admit, the information required by the
second resolution. In the collection districts in regard to which no information is given, either the assessment is not
ascertained to have been completed, or hat been so recently completed, as to have allowed little time i\>v collecting
the tax. The sums annexed to those districts in which the collection is completed, or in progress, are the amounts
ascertained to have been received by the collectors. As the returns of the collectors, made in the month of Septem-
ber, have been but partially received, and, as in that month, the collections appear to have been made with great
activity, a much larger aggregate amount than that stated, is believed to have been received.
The statement C furnishers, as far as the accounts rendered admit, the information required by the third resolu-
tion. These accounts do not supply the materials for a statement in which the amount actually received on account
of each duty can, at present, be exhibited.
'Fo comply the more fully with the scope ol the resolution, two views ate presented; the first, of the amounts of
the several internal duties, distinctly exhibited, that have accrued for tiie two first quarters of the present year, in
each collection district, so far as returns have been made by the collectors; the second, of the aggregate amounts of
duties ascertained on the 10th of October, 1814, to have been received in each State or territory, the former being de-
lived from quarterly, and the latter from monthly returns made by the collectors. In those districts from which the
returns for the two quarters have not been receivetl, the pet iod of time for which returns have been rendered is stated.
Monthly returns have been received from all the collection districts, except the first of Louisiana, in which there i^
yet no collector.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
SAMUEL H. SMITH, .1cti7ig Secretary of the Treasury.
Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
858
FINANCE.
[1814.
A.
Statement exhibiting the amount of the valuations of Lands, Dwelling Houses, and Slaves, in the several col-
lection districts luithin the United States, and the assessments founded thereon, as made under the acts of July
22(/, and August 2d, 1813,- so far as the same have been received at the ^Treasury, on the X'ith day of October,
1814.
Note. — The States of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Oliio, and Kentucky,
having assumed the payment of the direct tax, under the act of August 2, 1813, the valuations have not been made
in those States.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
CoUec
tion dis-
tricts.
COUNTIES.
\'aIuations, as re-
vised and equal-
ized by the prin-
cipal assessors.
Rate of assess-
ment, per 100
dollars.
Quota as as-
sessed.
DOLLARS.
CTS. MILLS.
DOLLS. CTS.
1
2
3
4
^{
Rockingham, .......
Strafford,
Hillsborough, .......
Cheshire, .......
Grafton, .......
Coos, .......
Total,
11,829,150
6,002.339
8,761,860
6,245,410
3,526,788
593,278
21 5
29 5
23 1
31 0
34 0
40 0
25,396 16
17,729 86
20,219 70
19,342 71
11,991 21
2,369 13
36,957,825
26 2
97,048 76
MASSACHUSETTS.
1
Washington, .......
1,149,965
33
0
2,644 89
2
Hancock, (no returns.)
3
I^incoln, (no retuins.)
4
Kennebeck, .......
4,865,110
20
0
9,730 32
5
Somerset, .......
1,814,160
20
0
3,628 33
6
Oxford, .......
2,420,831
33
0
5,567 91
7
Cumberland, .......
4,671,125
38
9
15,835 11
8
York,
6,131.695
23
2
14,202 56
9
Essex, .......
14,896,722
28
0
41,668 04
10
Middlesex, (no returns.)
11
Suffolk, (no returns.)
12
Norfolk, (no returns.)
13
Plymouth, .......
8,056,417
18
0
14,478 33
14
Bristol,
8,584,239
17
0
14,585 61
r
Barnstable, .......
2,986,365
22
0
6,569 68
15 <
Dukes, .......
523,100
22
5
1,176 88
(^
Nantucket, .......
1,353,666
36
4
4,930 93
16
Worcester, (no returns.)
17
Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin, (no returns.)
18
Berkshire, (no returns.)
Total,
VERMONT.
•{
Bennington, .......
2,915,793
28
8
8,396 69
Rutland, .......
4.383,852
32
3
14,039 36
3
Windham, .......
3,959,431
30
0
11,878 29
= f
Windsor, .......
5,205,781
30
0
15,567 31
Orange, .......
3.617,608
32
7
11,820 64
^?
Addison, (no returns.)
Chittenden, (no returns.)
'?
Franklin, . . . . . .' .
Grand Isle, .......
1.606,929
36
7
5,890 40
453,097
34
3
1,553 37
Caledonia. .......
2,018,077
38
0
7.668 69
6 j
P>ssex, .......
463,166
26
0
1,198 23
^
Orleans, .......
Total,
955,359
22
3
2,130 14
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1814.]
DIRECT TAX AND INTERNAL DUTIES.
857
RHODE ISLAND.
Collec-
tion dis-
tricts.
Newport,
Bristol,
Providence,
Washington,
Kent,
COUNTIES.
'I'otal,
Vaiu.itions, as re-
vised and equal-
ized by ihe ])rin-
cipal assessors.
DOLLAR.S.
.5,lI!),74-2
I,!)55,091
8,111,0-28
3,5-25. 7.0-2
•2,592,407
21,567,020
Hate of
issess-
nieiif, p
er 100
dollai-s.
TT.S. MILLS.
15
7}
1-2
2i
17
:j
15
c
17
0
IG
I
Quota as xs-
sesscd.
DOLLS. CTS.
8,056 00
2.:J95 18
ll.filO 60
5.391 00
4,295 00
31,750 78
CONNECTICUT.
Tiitchfield,
Fairfield,
New Haven,
Hartford,
New London,
Middlesex,
Windham,
Tolland,
Total,
11,65-2,805
1.3,953,896
13,681, -230
17.b39.379
9,8-30.080
6,890,700
8,602.650
4,109,293
S6,.550,033
16 4
13 5
12 3
11 0
13 6 A
13 2
17 0
17 0
13 Gi
19.094 47
18.837 74
16,818 43
19.6-23 45
13.404
9,091
14.625
6,986
35
42
25
19
118,484 30
NEW YORK.
■^^
Suffi.lk,
6,372,738
14
2
9,048 19
Queens, .......
5,092,884
IS
o
9,272 28
kings. .......
2..388.106
29
1
6,950 42
2
New York, .......
50.625,975
22
0
111,377 24
3
Westchester, .......
11,903.371
11
o.i
13,149 22
4
Dutchess, (no returns.)
'?
Orange. .......
7.399.874
20
3
15.035 82
Rockland. .......
2,288,063
11
/
2,691 00
«^
Ulster, (no returns.)
Sullivan, (no returns.)
7
Schoharie, (no returns.)
8
Columbia. .......
9.923,467
14
8
14,695 71
9
Rensselaer, .......
8,9,39.778
17
0
15,195 54
10
Washington, .......
8,597,249
18
■2
1.5,661 67
n
Saratoga, (no returns.)
Essex, (no returns.)
12 <
Clinton, (no returns.)
Franklin, (no nturns.)
u{
Albany, (no returns.)
Schenectady, (no returns.)
14
Montgomery, .......
9,815.930
17
0
16.685 08
15
Herkimer, (no returns.)
16
Oneida, (no returns.)
r
Lewis, .......
1,621,026
12
1
1.962 69
17 ]
Jefferson, .......
3.513,673
13
'2
4.6-29 .53
^
St. Lawrence. .......
2.611.044
11
.")
3.007 .35
18
Otsego, .......
6,494,89s
IS
0
11.691 65
19
Chenango, (no returns.)
20
Madison, .......
Tioga, (no returns.)
4,185.155
17
8
7,447 0-2
21 j
Broome, (no returns.)
Steuben, (no returns.)
22 1
Onondaga, .......
3.333.560
23
5
7,891 98
Cortlandt, .......
1,648.470
13
3
■2,197 92
23 S
Cayuga,
Seneca, ....,-•
5.501.403
16
9
9,290 00
3,720,885
13
4
5.000 00
24
Ontario, .....•■
Genesee, (no returns.)
11,376,266
12
6
14,331 13
25 <
Niagara, (no returns. )
.\lleghanv. Chautiuque, and Cattaraugus, (no returns.)
26
Richmond. .....••
727.437
31
0
2,253 74
27
Green, ....-■•
3,966,093
19
8
7,857 01
28
Delaware, (no returns.)
Total,
858
Collec-
tion dis-
tricts.
FINANCE.
[1814.
DELAWARE.
COUNTIES.
Newcastle,
Kent,
Sussex,
Total,
Valuations, as re-
vised and equal-
ized by the prin-
cipal assessors.
DOLLARS
8,872,021
2,774,361
2,715,087
14,361,469
Rate of assess-
ment, per 100
dollars.
CTS. MILLS.
13 0,\
39 0
34 0
22
Quota as as-
sessed.
MARYLAND.
DOLLS. CTS.
12,243 35
10,820 03
9,231 29
32,294 67
Somerset, (no returns.)
Worcester, (no returns,)
Dorchester, (no returns.)
Talbot,
Queen Ann,
Caroline.
Kent,
Cecil,
Harford,
Baltimore, (no returns.)
Anne Arundel,
Prince George,
Calvert, (no returns. )
St. Mary's, (no returns.)
Charles, (no returns. )
Montgomery,
Frederick,
Washington,
Alleghany,
Total,
4,066,605
3,688,492
1,258.934
3,338,300
3,335,167
3,650,450
7,054,140
6.111,349
6,658,105
20,491,726
14,821,391
1,344.725
10 2i
15 3/^
18 0
12 7
17 9
14 7
14 0
12 6
7 7
6 9^
5 0
16 5
4,175 16
5,670 77
2,269 48
4,235 61
5,964 75
5,365 07
9,865 07
7,695 09
5,121 95
14,194 54
7.410 69
NORTH CAROLINA.
'
Currituck.
Camden.
Pasquotank.
1 <
Perquimans.
Gates.
Chowan.
•
.
Hertford.
r
Bertie, ........
2,549,116
20 7
5,276 63
'{
Martin, .
•1,093,445
21 4
2,339 97
Northampton, .
2,915,203
23 2
6,763 27
I
Halifax, .
4,039,587
19 2
7,756 U
Washington,
Tyrrel. .
653,328
490,172
28 4
28 4
1,856 02
1,391 62
3 <
Hyde, .
1,218,413
19 6
2,389 48
Pitt,
-2,312,365
15 2
3,511 60
Edgecomb,
3,036,354
20 0
6,097 09
Beaufort,
1,335,756
21 2
2,825 55
Green, .
Craven, .
Carteret.
1,104,155
2,521,908
653,192
15 0
22 1
21 1
1,649 60
5,566 54
1,378 41
4 <
Jones,
Lenoir, .
Johnston,
1 ,220,494
1,326,391
1,408,680
18 4
16 5
23 2
2,243 61
2,187 37
3.258 37
^
Wayne. .....
1,755,119
17 3
3,037 13
Warren.
Franklin.
5 <
1
Nash.
I
(iranville.
Onslow, ........
1,161,736
19 2i
2,237 15
New Hanover, .
.
2,469.684
27 1
6,695 76
Duplin, .
1,-508,160
21 5
3,248 22
6^
Sampson,
Brunswick,
Hladen, .
1.206.578
1,051,150
1,073,861
24 5
19 0
25 2
2,952 90
1,993 67
2,707 78
I
Columbus,
355,849
34 8
1,241 57
1814.]
DIRECT TAX AND INTERNAL DUTIES.
859
NORTH CAROLINA— continue.l.
Collec-
N'uliiations as lo-
1
tion
visedand oqual-
Rati- of :LSsess-
Quota a.s as-
districts.
COUNTIES.
ized by the prin-
cipal assessors.
ment, per 100
dollars.
sessed.
nou.ARs-
CTS. MILLS.
DOLLS. OTS.
r
Cumberland, .......
2,ir)9,22r.
20 0
5.03S 84
Robison. .
900,081
37 0
3,323 14
7 <
Montgomery,
974,927
29 5
2,875 03
Richmond.
850,014
28 0
2,383 39
Anson, .
1 ,070,7.')0
20 0
2,792 27
•-
Moore, .
Wake, .
003,923
3.170,008
39 5
20 4
2,397 92
0,452 95
8 j
Orange, .
Person, .
3,105,197
1,115,094
23 3
25 0
7,370 22
2.850 57
r
Rockingiiam.
Caswell.
1
9 <
{
Guilford.
Stokes.
c
Rowan.
'"1
Randolph.
Chatiiam.
liincoln, ........
1,880,077
30 0
5.720 63
11 j
Mecklenburg, .
Cabarras,
2.103,319
930,275
25 4
28 4
5.538 33
2.037 22
r
Buncombe,
907,881
31 5
2,860 48
12 i
I
Haywood,
2.53,330
31 7
806 18
Burke, ....
1,183,930
23 1
2,704 92
Rutherford,
1,418.372
27 0
3,917 53
r
Surry, ....
1,138.777
30 0
3,415 08
'M
Wilkes
730.017
25 0
1.842 57
Iredell, .
1.208,482
30 1
3.810 78
L
Ashe,
251.555
30 0
754 11
Total
TENNESSEE.
r
1
Washington.
Sullivan.
1 <
1
Greene.
Hawkins.
L
Carter.
r
Claiborne. .......
324,960
47 5
1,545 10
Granger, .......
728,903
28 3
2,061 90
Jefterson, .......
999.073
23 0
2.354 11
2 <
Knox, ........
1,020,827
19 8
3,201 90
Cocke, ........
427,248
38 8
1.659 61
Sevier, . .......
383,231
38 6
1.480 90
L
Blount, . . ... ...
808.382
35 2
2,846 99
r
Anderson.
Campbell.
Roan.
Bled so.
■■! <
Rhea.
Overton.
White.
Warren.
Franklin.
r
Smith.
1
•i <
1
Jackson.
Sunmcr.
I
Wilson.
r
1
Davidson.
Williamson.
5 <
Rutherford.
Bedford.
Lincoln.
r
1
Maury.
Giles.
Kickman.
e<
Humphreys.
Stewart.
Dixon.
L
Montgomery.
Robertson.
Total,
LOUISIANA— No returns.
800
FINANCE.
[1814.
B.
A statement of the ammmts of the Direct Tax, ascertained on the lOth of October, 1814, to have been received ky
the Collectors, tvith those paid into the Treasury by the assuming States.
Collection districts.
DOLLS. CTS.
DOLLS. CTS.
New Hampshire, - - - -
1
16,754 55
2
6,646 60
3
4
15,987 24
5
11,945 70
51,334 09
Massachusetts, - - - -
1
8
3
1,105 40
4
3,873 17
5
3,983 03
6
7
11,635 25
8
7,480 87
9
26,780 01
10
14,744 12
11'
13
12,059 72
13
5,685 79
14
7,946 55
15
4,533 45
'
16
17
'
18
9,314 73
108,143 09
Vermont, ------
I
16,386 00
3
3,120 15
3
24,344 99
4
12,500 00
\
5
6
8,950 47
65.301 61
Riiode Island,. " -
1
7,212 98
\^\^ \%^\f M. ^# ■.
3
10,977 31
3
3,221 46
21,411 75
CoRuecticut, _ - - _ _
1
11,485 25
2
18,434 84
3
15,539 87
4
15,759 79
5
11,612 00
6
8,042 00
7
19,747 24
100,620 99
New York,. - - _ .
1
14,319 66
2
86,516 74
3
12,276 50
4
9,091 66
5
15,520 00
6
7
8
11,894 74
9
13,612 88
10
5,000 00
11
6,480 74
12
13
13,468 21
/
14
13,886 03
15
1«
17
3,233 61
18
19
1,322 56
20
3,884 29
21
22
3,306 00
23
4,412 01
24
S5
26
2,253 74
87
5,901 16
98
2,124 42
^
l)e!awar*<
t38,505 03
1
6,108 48
i
_ — "
3
5,466 23
f
11.574 71
1814.]
DIRECT TAX AND INTERNAL DUTIES.
B — continued.
Maryland,
North Carolina,
Collection districts.
Tennesssee,
Louisiana,
I
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
DOLLS. CTS.
630
61
8,635
67
6,600
00
5,468
80
2,809
52
1,650
88
21,119
39
10,238
00
13,508
51
19,473
09
15,000
00
14,646
59
12,477
60
281
14
2,000
00
861
DOLL8. CTS.
25,785 48
108,744 38
721,420 07
Jlmounts received into the Treasury of the United States from those States which assumed the payment of their
quotas, under the act of the 2d of August, 1814.
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Virginia,
South Carolina,
Georgia,
Ohio,
Kentucky,
- 92,541 06
- 310,657 33
- 313,665 68
129.119 66
80,696 02
88,527 62
- 143,589 46
$1,158,796 83
^ statement of the amounts of the severed intertial duties distinctly exhibited, that have accrued for the two first
qitarters of the year I8li, zvith the aggregate amounts of duties ascertained, on the lOth of October, 1814,
to have been received in each State or Territory.
STATES.
Collection Dis-
Licenses for
Carriages.
Licenses to
Sales at Auc-
Refined
Stamps.
tricts.
stills and
boilers.
Retailers.
tion.
Sug^.
New Hampshire, -
l9t,
2,368 90
2,620 38
6,160
322 81
464 50
2d, . .
121 91
514 78
2,124
6 50
3d, 1st quarter.
215 61
1,044 00
2,514
22 68
1 85
4th.
714 64
1.425 91
2,459
5 80
52 25
5th,
Dollars,
1st,
1,396 92
550 01
1,897
•
18 95
4,817 98
6,155 08
15,154
351 29
544 05
Massachusetts,
1 00
809
5 81
8 00
2d,
,
132 11
1,372
,
2 00
3d.
54,86
445 17
2,163
.
277 51
4th,
615 52
422 33
1,963
8 75
280 17
5th,
,
69 00
249
,
2 65
6th,
600 57
157 00
579
7th,
2,154 56
1,769 95
4,476
197 64
969 86i
109
tt
862
FINANCE.
[1814.
C — continued
•
Collection Dis-
Licenses for
Carriages.
Licenses to
Sales at Auc
Refined Su
Stamps.
STATES.
tricts.
Stills and Boi
lers.
Retailers.
♦aon.
gar.
Massachusetts,
8th,
12 50
925 00
2,311
2 93
66 29
9th.
10th,
nth,
12th,
13th,
14th.
15th,
16th,
17th,
18th,
Dollars,
1st,
3,847 19
4,610 68
13,603
435 12
1.051 54
7,470 29
5,238 48
6,127
34 79
2,372 19
21,184 16
3,300 15
21,262
11,184 7I|
120 09
6,961 58
794 40
3,714 66
2,499
52 92
732 47
.
2,355 00
2.778
40 55
2,262 60
2,095 00
3,924
254 16
253 55
.
763 00
2,539
89 62i
392 10
1,824 04
4,467 12
4,725
521 64
18,432 88
1,805 49
5,637
18 59
262 84|
1,964 29
899 04
2,204
66 23
■
61,217 86
33,160 78
79,220
12,285 05
120 09
14,881 18
Vermont,
3,201 09
454 08
2,539
10
2d.
3d,
4th,
5th,
1,439 34
221 34
1,363
5 75
8,539 545
1,237 26
2,734
1,316 76
445 50
3,519
7 96
7 50
706 21
49 00
647
6th,
Dollars,
Ist,
4,507 57i
125 00
1,469
*
19,710 52
2,532 18
12,271
7 96
•
13 35
Rhode Island,
5.917 95
961 89
4.689
655 37
1,628 95
2d,
3d.
Dollars,
1st.
2d, . .
3d . .
4th,
5th,
6th,
7th,
Dollars,
1st,
2d, . .
3d,
4th,
5th.
6th,
7th,
8th,
9th,
10th.
nth.
12th,
13th.
14th,
15th,
16th,
17th,
18th,
19th.
20th,
21st,
22d,
23d,
24fh, 1st quarter.
25th,
26th,
27th,
28th,
9,172 24
1,405 66
8,340
5,383 86
,
3,595 09
1,175 04
475 33
2,673
•
105 76
16.265 23
2,842 88
15,702
6,039 23
•
5,329 8 0
Connecticut,
3,740 93
1,410 39
2,620
363 75
3,626 19
2,212 89
4,063
2 46i
272 16|
596 18
2,299 35
5,980
39 00
2,605 22
28.435 88
2,663 37
6.134
n 72
2,324 71
2,511 45
1,334 91
4,347
20 02
899 05
832 68
1,201 78
2,369
0 28
770 47^
3,130 05
1,969 92
3,043
153 00
i
42,873 36
13,092 61
28,.556
79 48|
7,388 37
New York, -
6,032 20
3,038 61
6,390
14,652 81
6,422 90
54,550
8.002 72
38,349 30
708 55
1.990 33
2..589
68 85
2 20
5.084 19
1,693 51
5,472
194 69^
1,050 Ui
3.115 24
1.356 66
5,048
10 88
973 66
619 04
261 10
3,127
161 62
281 24
134 00
1,364
28 50
2.209 37
2,788 42
824 84
597 60
4,611
6,774
25 CO
881 16
1,573 88
4,123 .55
495 33
3,346
7 48
9 00
2,331 65
382 00
2.892
177 02
482 59
67 00
3,792
1 09
1
2,942 10
1,199 98
14,444
459 11
6,377 09
5,155 41
377 00
4.774
57 38
.5,593 58
158 10
1.840
255 17
\
9,949 24
573 00
4.019
15 80
483 38.1
10,801 04
40 00
5.319
18 50
9,126 22
182 33
2..555
91 51
3,328 23
140 67
1.631
79 55
7,595 28
126 00
1,716
584 65
2.077 60
49 00
1,184
62 20
13,2.S8 16
210 33
3.290
106 98
..
12,823 83
305 25
3,746 1
55 95
19,527 97
198 55
.3.230
300 42
4,277 18
41 00
3.112
9 05
2,232 36
586 00
759
27 46
1.914 12
191 02
2,865
220 71
-1
1,470 ."50
55 12
1.453
•
34 95
*
154,483 67
21,687 23
156.492
8.872 69|
•
51,935 06
1814.]
DIRECT
FAX AND INTERNAL DUTIES.
863
C — continued.
Collection Dis-
Licenses for
Carriages.
Licenses to S;iles at Auc-
Uc fined
stamps.
STATES.
tricts.
Stills and
Ketailers. tion.
Su{far.
Boilers.
New Jersey. -
1st,
4,828 48
3,405 30
6, ,598
2,639 09
-
1,268 34
2d, - -
9,420 02
1,984 00
3,695
23 04
497 10
3d,
3,634 95
2,603 27
4,135
58 28
-
532 62
4th,
137 90
2,799 62
5,482
81 39
-
474 30
5lh,
_
2,664 73
4.569
I'.l 06
-
539 64
6th,
408 24
2,797 00
2,084
"
"
38 4,1
Dollars,
18,429 59
16,253 92
27,1 63
2,823 80
-
3,3.50 49
Pennsylvania.
1st
2,609 70
6,075 09,1
33,000
10,172 48
18,401 50
2(1
2,916 03
4,161 85
17,033
9 71
-
13, .533 46i
3d,
5,086 76
2,516 00
4,569
28 07
-
12 50
4th,
389 39
2,619 37
3,576
5th,
6th
530 22
3,914 81
2,904
-
15 05
59,535 22
2,163 69
9,585
484 72
-
5,037 07
7th
41,281 78
673 43
5,620
16 995
-
416 19
8th,
9th,
lOlh
13,234 17
965 03
4.921
-
-
519 42
23,960 52
803 47
5,565
-
-
1,217 164
10,543 06
458 00
4,040
-
-
833 30
11th,
29,171 27
560 66
5,855
-
-
831 45
12th,
13th,
14th,
15th,
16th,
17th,
18th,
19th
15,516 50
11,602 01
329 32
47 84
3,965
2,204
:
.
38 69
279 85
6,548 02
51 25
2,400
-
-
196 63
10,626 03
05 00
3,450
3 70
-
936 58i
12,927 62
76 76
2,290
-
-
438 93
7,744 77
65 44
1,257
82 74i
-
1,935 69i
9,518 24
22 00
2,109
64 31
372 37
2,872 29
8 00
794
-
-
57 17
20th,
21st, 1st quarter,
22d,
23d,
Dollars,
1st,
2d, - -
3d,
Dollars,
1st,
2d,
1,201 66
1,474 40
2,276 50
71 67
48 00
10 40
1,036
735
1,083
8 88
-
485 92
21 75
2 55
213 84
-
855
'
'
4 20
271,780 00
25,707 m-.
118,852
10.871 61
49,590 45
Delaware,
773 34
253 44
1,941 99
1,766 87
4,245
1,840
116 25
-
1,197 34
815 95
420 72
1,409 32 1,392
■
'
358 27
1,447 50
5,118 18
7,477
116 25
-
2,701 56
Maryland,
1.557 36
706 32
2,921 58
3,484 15
2,477
2,549
-
-
599 43
829 81
3d
590 68
2,603 41:
3,445
- 1 -
420 98
4tli.
4.879 79
3,778 67
82,705
5.096 11
-
16,079 96
5th, 1st quarter,
6tli,
1.639 06
902 88
1,271 00
1,378 43
2,478
1,525
"
;
380 32i
95 95
7th,
10,404 50
1,039 00 4,841
151 89
-
540 51
8th,
9th,
Dollars,
1st,
2d,
14,507 02
1,488 76
483 73 1,585
6 00 695
71 79,i
21 3U
-
976 56,1
377 29^
36,736 37
16,965 97
; 42,300
5,344 llq
-
20.300 822
Virginia,
2,897 76
10,322 46
68 83
196 73
682
1,245
3d,
1,109 04
10 00
760
4th,
1.900 04
11 28
435
-
-
46 64
5th,
6,109 02
33 00
1,036
-
-
221 42
6th,
2,813 53
29 00
840
-
-
40 15
7th.
8th.
36,639 52
19,450 16
254 00
113 86
1,320
1,220
2 11
2 00
9th,
19,184 08
1,136 33
3,300
-
-
2,272 74,3
10th.
6,792 76
131 OC
387
11th,
4,780 39
1,018 6"
2,125
12th,
4,224 57
2,169 s:
1,461
4 63
2
13th.
14th,
5,899 35
1,540 1^
1,509
1.248 24
3.914 91
4,035
430 56
-
2,335 04
15th,
16tli
558 06
2,380 0(
) 1,002
82
-
2 25
22 05
2.065 9^
) 5,839
645 37
-
698 92
17th,
18th,
19th,
1.141 5^
^ 1,305
-
-
^ 2 00
1,401 66
677 95
2,653 0(
611 6t
) 6,669
i 1,307
755 51
-
13,881 74 i
23 75
864
FINANCE.
[1814.
C — continued.
STATES.
Collection Dis-
Licenses for
Carriages.
Licenses to
Sales at
Refined
Stamps.
tricts.
Stills and
Boilers.
Retailers.
Auction.
Sugar.
Virginia.
20th,
8,927 26
664 50
1,022
.
21st.
7,516 01
857 50
1,540
-
-
255 86
22d,
4,059 48
358 75
1,705
-
-
4 60
23d,
345 58
1,367 00
2,260
141 96
-
1,584 42
24th,
9 27
1,296 42
1,047
49^
-
6 50
25th,
1,546 67
2,757 29|
1,658
26th,
Dollars, -
-
2,053 59^
722
38 71
■
148,442 91
28,836 91
46,691
2,018 20
-
21,378 03d
North Carolina.
1st,
814 61
2,646 66|
2,239
14 20^
318 51
2d, - -
73 18
2,234 16
1,419
36
-
100 68
3d; - -
831 38
1,368 66
1,832
9 38
-
632 05
4th,
1,538 22
1,152 88
2,903
15 31
-
629 94
5th,
1,689 99
1,853 24
1,619
-
-
528 90|
6th,
63 96
1,180 83
2,156
152 70
-
997 82
7th,
229 94
690 00
1,965
252 36|
-
786 52|
8th,
5,814 66
987 79
2,062
-
-
572 45
9th,
14,161 27
681 31
1,355
-
-
71 05
10th,
5,669 99
301 26
1,129
-
-
314 16
11th,
6,286 40
304 00
760
-
-
55 77|
12th,
2,817 07
44 00
710
-
-
15 40
13th,
Dollars, -
4,789 53
159 50
495
-
-
189 15
44,780 20
13,594 29|
20,644
444 14?
-
5,212 41|
Ohio
1st,
9,506 68
167 54
4,111
148 34|
1,944 86
2d, - -
2,017 46
72 70
1,419
-
-
6 00
3d, 1st quarter,
8,967 26
31 00
1,352
8 83^
-
62 70
4th,
5,762 58
112 00
2,455
29 13
.
543 17
5th,
3,932 95
43 00
2,104
-
-
271 77
-
6th,
2,682 61
21 00
1,822
8 47|
-
234 75
7th, 1st quarter,
-
14 00
570
-
-
9 12^
8th,
931 04
-
682
6 57
-
161 00
9th,
Dollars, -
908 01
4 00
685
-
-
13 50
34,708 59
465 24
15,200
201 36
-
3,246 87^
Kentucky, -
1st,
5,070 03
163 00
1,802
.
34 15
2d, - -
11,180 02
1,182 65^
3,275
160 08|
-
2,897 15
3d,
5,564 48
403 63
1,883
-
-
671 08
4th,
7,585 28
282 00
1,575
9 51
-
129 50
5th,
3,263 19
54 33
1,105
6th,
8,192 86
309 08
1,170
-
-
409 30
7th,
9,154 53
146 00
1,234
-
-
45
8th,* -
9th,
5,765 91
41 00
1,095
.
-
8 75
10th,
Dollars, -
305 89
53 00
545
-
-
35 00
56,082 19
2,634 69i
13,684
160 08|
-
4,185 38
South Carolina.
Ist,
2d,
732 64
5,691 00
12,262
904 31
10,670 51
3 60
2,131 00
817
3 81
3d,
817 54
1,394 93
1,105
15 40
-
139 15
4th,
4,980 07
1,158 50
1,362
5th,
6,239 46
269 36
700
6th,
8,198 75
791 28
1,427
7th,
10,815 21
597 63
765
8th, 1st quarter.
260 52
1,356 00
900
9th, -
Dollars, -
146 88
1,635 02
1,005
'
50
•
32,215 67
15,024 72
20,343
923 52
-
10,810 16
Tennessee, -
1st, 1st quarter.
2,392 13
78 00
797
8 70
2d, - -
7,570 53
108 83
1,037
-
-
203 29
3d,
2,619 81
18 00
1,312
4;h,
5,614 11
43 00
1,119
5th,
19,841 03
372 95
2,272
-
-
734 60
6th,
Dollars, -
8,818 36
40 33
1,075
46,855 97
661 11
7,612
-
-
946 59
1814.]
DIRECT TAX AND INTERNAL DUTIES.
865
C — continued-
STATES AND TERRI-
TORIES.
Collection Dis-
tricts.
Licenses for
Stills and
Boilers.
Carriages.
Licenses to
Retailers.
Sales at
Auction.
Refined
Su(rar.
Stamps.
Georgia,
1st,
2d, - -
3d - -
4th,
5th,t ■•
6th,
Dollars, -
Ist.t - -
2d, - -
.3d, - -
4th,
Dollars, -
Dollars, -
Dollars, -
1st quarter.
Dollars, -
1st,
2d, - -
3d,
1
Dollars, -
Dollars, -
925 00
735 97
2,357 74
2,575 92
4,482 05
1,608 00
2,298 44|
1,149 00
669 00
807 67i
1,095
3,861
910
815
2,220
862 83
140 34
-
2,393 30
752 46
11,076 68
6,532 12^
11,931
1,003 17
3,145 76
Louisiana, -
50 04
5,435 04
708 00
104 81
28 00
250
6,120
709
1,878 30
26 25
7.113 81
6 05
5,485 08
840 81
7,079
1,878 30
26 25
7,119 86
Illinois Territory, -
490 14
62 00
835
-
-
5 60
Michigan Territory,
-
54 00
1,135
28 93
-
21 24
Indiana Territory, -
$1,263 73
$4 00
$1,396
-
Missouri Territory,
2,027 38
75 00
1,340
-
-
45 45
Mississippi Territory,
1,517 81
44 26
67 00
204 00
32 00
535
2,540
230
91 82
-
651 71
1 05
1,562 07
303 00
3,305
91 82 1
1
652 76
District of Columbia,
-
2,044 91
9,.')05
154 32
-
10,159 50
• No quarterly returns received, in conseqviencc of the inability, until the 16th of June, to obtain a collector.
■j- No quarterly returns received from the collector in consequence of his protracted sickness.
i No returns. A collector has been recently appointed, but his acceptance is not ascertained.
.Aggregate amounts of internal duties ascertained, on the loth of October, 1814, to have been received in each Sta'e
or Territory.
New Hampshire,
Massachusetts,
Vermont,
Rhode Island,
Connecticut,
New York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware.
Maryland,
Virginia,
North Carolina.
Ohio,
Kentucky,
South Carolina,
Tennessee,
Georgia,
Louisiana.
Illinois Territory,
Michigan do.
Indiana do.
Missouri do.
Mississippi do.
District of Columbia,
Total.
24,604 65
170,911 75
21,359 06
31,555 52
58.875 97
303,694 27
54.202 92
279,983 09
18,779 93
99,797 04
136,568 16
62,067 94
32,099 81
32,935 4C
60.132 97
18.185 85
28,425 48
20,156 97
1,047 37
1,312 18
2.065 07
1.525 60
4,928 77
26,169 80
$1,491,385 63
366 FINANCE. [1814.
13th Congress.] No. 425. [3d Se»siow.
PUBLIC CREDIT.
COMImuNICATED to the house of representatives, OCTOBER 18, 1814.
Washington, October I4th, 1814.
Sir: . , . .
The Committee of Ways and Means have had under their consideration, the support of public credit by a
system of taxation more extended than the one heretofore adopted. They have determined to suspend proceeding
on their report at present before the House of Representatives, with a view to ajford you an opportunity of suggesting
any other, or such additional provisions, as may be necessary to revive and maintain unimpaired the public credit.
I have the honor to be, your most obedient,
JOHN W. EPPES.
Honorable Mr. Dallas, Secretary of the Treasw-y.
{
Treasury Department, October nth, 1814.
Sir:
I have the honor to acknowl edge the receipt of your letter, dated the 14tii inst. : and, aware of the necessity for
an early interposition of Congress on the subject to which it relates, I proceed, at tlie moment of entering upon the
duties of office, to offer to the consideration of the Committee of Ways and Means, an answer on the several points
of their inquiry.
Contemplating the present state of the finances, it is obvious, that a deficiency in the revenue, and a depreciation
in the public credit, exist, from causes which cannot in any degree be ascribed, either to the want of resources, or to
the want of integrity in the nation. Different minds will conceive different opinions in relation to some of those
causes; but it wUl be agreed on all sides, that the most operative have been the madequacy of our system of taxation
to form a foundation for public credit; and the absence even from that system of the means which are best adapted
to anticipate, collect, and distribute the public revenue-
The wealth of the nation, in the value and products of its soil, in all the acquisitions of personal property, and in
all the varieties of industry, remains almost untouched by the hand of Government; for, the national faith, and
not the national wealth, has hitherto been the principal instrument of finance. It was reasonable, however, to expect,
that a period must occur in the course of a protracted war, when confidence in tiie accumulating public engagements
could only be secured by an active demonstration, both of the capacity and the disposition to perform them. In the
present state of the treasury, therefore, it is a just consolation to reflect, that a prompt and resolute application of the
resources of the country will effectually relieve from every pecuniary embarrassment, and vindicate the fiscal honor
of the Government.
But it would be vain to attempt to disguise, and it would be pernicious to palliate the difficulties which are now
to be overcome. The exigencies of the Government require a supply of treasure for the prosecution of the war,
beyond any amount which it would be politic, even if it were practicable, to raise by an immediate and constant im-
position of taxes. There must, therefore, be a resort to credit, for a considerable portion of the supply. But the
public credit is at this juncture so depressed, that no hope of adequate succor, on moderate termsj can safely rest
upon it. Hence, it becomes the object first and last in every practical scheme of finance, to re-animate the confi-
dence of the citizens, and to inipress on the mind of every man, who, lor the public account, renders services, fur-
nishes supplies, or advances moliey, a conviction of the punctuality as well as of the security of the Government.
It is not to be regarded, indeed, as the case of preserving a credit which has never been impaired, but rather as the
case of rescuing from reproach a credit over which doubt and apprehension (not the less injurious, perhaps, because
they are visionary) have cast an inauspicious shade. In tht» former case, the ordinary means of raising and appro-
priating the revenue, will always be sufficient; but in the latter case, no exertion can be competent to attain the ob-
ject, which does not quiet, in every mind, every fear of future loss or disappointment, in consequence of trusting to
the pledges of the public faith.
The condition of the circulating medium of the country, presents another copious source of mischief and em-
bairassment. The recent exportations of specie have considerably diminished the fund of gold and silver coin; and
another considerable portion of that fund nas been drawn, by the timid and the wavy, from the use of the commu-
nity, into the private coffi^rs of individuals. On the other hand, the multiplication of banksin the several States has
so increased the quantity of paper currency, that it would be difficult to calculate its amount; and still more difficult
to ascertain its value, with reference to the capital on which it has been issued. But the benefit of even tiiis paper
currency is in a great measure lost, as the suspension of payments in specie, at most of the banks, has suddenly
broken the chain of accommodation that previously extended the credit and the ciiculation of the notes which were
emitted in one State into every State of the Union. It may, in general, be affirmed, therefore, that there exists, at
this time, no adequate circulating medium, common to the citizens of the United States. The moneyed transactions
of private life are at a stand; and the fiscal operations of the Government, labor with extreme inconvenience. It is
impossible that such a state of things should be long endured; but, let it be fairly added, that, with legislative aid, it ia
not necessary that the endurance should be long. Under favorable circumstannes, and to a limited extent, an emission
of treasury notes would, probably, afford relief; but treasury notes are an expensive and precarious substitute,
either for coin or for bank notes, charged as they are with a growing interest, productive of no countervailing profit
or emolument, and exposed to every breath of popular prejudice or alarm. The eslablishment of a national institu-
tion, operating upon credit combined with capital, and regulated by prudence and good faith, is, after all, the only
efficient remedy lor the disordered condition of our circulating medium. While accomplishing that object, too,
there will be found, under the auspices of such an institution, a safe depository for the public treasure, and a constant
auxiliary to the public credit. But whether the issues of a paper currency proceed from the national treasury, or
from a national bank, the acceptance of the paper in a course of payments and receipts must be forever optional with
the citizens. The extremity of that day cannot be anticipated, when any honest and enlightened statesman will
again venture upon the desperate expedient of a tender law-
From this painful, but necessary development of existing evils, we pass, with hope and confidence, to a more spe-
cific consideration of the measures from which relief may be certainly and speedily derived. Remembering always,
that the objects of the Government are to place the public credit upon a solid and durable foundation; to provide a
* revenue commensurate with the demands of a war expenditure; and to remove from the treasury an immediate pres-
sure, the following propositions arc submitted to the committee, with every sentiment of deference and respect:
PROPOSITIONS.
I. It is proposed, that, during the war, and until the claims contemplated by the proposition are comoletely satis-
fied, or extinct, there shall be annually raised by taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, a fund for these purposes:.*
1. For the support of Government, ----... $1,600,000
2. For the principal and interest of the public debt, existing before the declaration of war, and paya-
Me according to the contract, -----... 3,500,000
1814.] PUBLIC CREDIT. 867
3. For the interest of the public debt contracted, and to be contracted, by loans, or otherwise, from
commencement to the termination of the war, calculated upon an annual principal of seventy-two mil-
lions of dollars, .-..-.... 4,320,000
4. For the payment of treasury notes, with the accruing interest, . . - . 7,400,000
5. For the payment of debentures to be issued (as is hereinafter proposed) for liquidated balancesdue
to individuals, on account of services or supplies, authorr/.ed by law, but either not embraced by a spe-
cific appropriation, or exceeding the sum appropriated, ...... 280,000
6. For a current addition to the sums raised by loan, or issues of treasury notes, towards defraying
the general expenses of the war, ....... 2,000,000
7. For the gradual establishment of a sinking fund, to extinguish the debt incurred during the war, - 500,000
8. For a contingent fund, to meet sudden and occasional demands upon the treasury, - - 1,500,000
$21,000,000
11. It is proposed, that, during the war, and until the claims contemplated by the preceding proposition are com-
Eletely satisfied, or othiT adequate funds shall be provided and substituted by law, there shall be annually raised,
y the means here specified, the following sums:
1. By the customs, (which cannot be safely estimated, during the war, at a higher product) - $4,000,000
2. By the existing internal duties, ...... 2,700,000
3. By the existing direct tax, - - - - - - - 2,500,000
4. By tlie sales of public lands, (which cannot be safely estimated, during the war, at a higher
productj - - - - - - - - - 800,000
5. By an addition to the existing direct tax of 100 i>er cent. .... 2,850,000
6. By an addition of 100 per cent, on the present auction duties, . . - . 150,000
7. By an addition of 100 per cent, on the existing duties upon carriages. ... 200,000
8. By an addition of 50 per cent, on the existing duties onjiicenses to retail wines, spirituous liquors,
and foieign merchandise, ........ 300,000
9. By an addition ol 100 per cent, on the existing rate of postage, .... 500,000
10. By the proceeds of the new duties specified in the next schedule, marked A, making in the ag-
gregate, .......... 7,000,000
$21,000,000
111. It is proposed that a national bank shall be incorporated for a term of twenty years, to be established at
Philadelphia, with a power to erect offices of discount and ueposite elsewhere, upon the following principles:
1- That the capital of the bank shall be fifty millions of dollars, to be divided into 100,000 shares of 500 dollars
«ach. Thi-ee-fifths of the capital, being GO, 000 shares, amounting to 30,000,000 of dollars, to be subscribed by cor-
porations, companies or individuals: and two-fifths of the capital, being 40,000 shares, amounting to 20,000,000 of
dollars, to be subscribed by the United States.
2. That the subscriptions of corporations, companies, and individuals, siiall be paid fiir in the following manner:
One-fifth part, or $0,000,000, in gold or silver coin.
Four-fifth parts, or 24,000,000, in gold or silver coin, or in six per cent, stock issued since tlie declaration of
war, and treasury notes, in the proportion of one-fifth in treasury notes, and three-fifths h\ six per cent stock.
3. That the subscriptions of corporations, companies, and individuals, shall be paid at the following periods:
30 dollars on each share, to be paid at the time of subscribing, in gold or silver coin, - 1,200,000
40 dollars on each share, to be paid in gold or silver coin, one month after the subscription, - 2,400,000
40 dollars on each share, in two months alter the subscription, in gold or silver coin, ■ 2,400,000
100 dollars. specie, 6,000,000
100 dollars on each sharp, in gold or silver coin, or in six per cent stock, or in treasury notes,
according to tlie preceding apportionment, to be paid at the time of subscribing, - 6.000,000
150 dollars on each share, to be paid in like manner, in two months after subscribing, - 9,000,000
150 dollarss on each share, to be paid in like manner, in three months after subscribing, - 9,000,000
500 dollars. S30. 000,000
4. That the subscription of the Fnited States shall be paid In six per cent, stock, at the same periods, and in the
same proportions, as the payments of private subscriptions, in stock and treasury notes.
5. That the I'nited States may substitute six per cent, stock, lor the amount of the treasury notes subscribed by
corporations, companies, and indivitluals, as the notes respectively become due and payable.
6. That the bank shall loan to the United States $30,000,000, at an interest of six percent, at such periods, and
in such sums, as shall be found mutually convenient.
7. That no pait of the public stock, constituting a portion of the capital of the bank, shall be sold during the war,
nor at any subsequent time, for less than par; nor at any time to an amount exceeding one moiety, without
the consent of t'ongres.s.
d. 'Fhat provision shall be made for protecting tlie bank notes from forgery; for limiting the issue ot bank notes;
and for receiving them in all payments to the United States.
9. That the capitalof the bank, its notes, deposites, dividends, or profits (its real estate only excepted) shall not
be subject to taxation bv the United States, or by any individual State.
10. That no other bank shall be established by Congress, during the term fi>r which the national bank is incor-
porated. . . , ^
11. That the national bank shall be governed by fifteen directfU'S, being resident citizens ol the L nited States and
stockholders. The President of the United States shall annually name five directors, and designate one ot tlie
five to be the president of the bank. The other directors shall be annually chosen by the qualified stockholders,
in person or by proxy, if resident within the United states, voting upon a scale graduated according to the;
number of shares w hich they respectively hold. The cashier and other officers of the bank to be appointed as
is usual in similar institutions.
12. That the directors of the national bank shall appoint seven perscms, one of whom to preside, as the managers
of each office oi discount and deposite. and one person to be the cashier. _
13. That the general powers, privileges, and regulations of the bank, shall be the same as are usual in similar in-
.stitutions; but with this special provision, that the general accounts shall be subject to the inspection oi the
Secretary of the Treasury. r , • , i
IV. It is proposed, that, after having thus provided for the punctual payment ot the interest upon every denomi-
nation of public debt: for raising annually a portion of the annual expense, by taxes; for establishing a sinking lund,
in relation to the new debt, as well as In relation to the old debt; and for securing to the public the efficient agency
of a national bank; the only remaining object of supply shall be accomplished by annual loans, and issues of treasury
notes; if. unexpectedly, such issues should continue to be necesary or expedient. i • r
1. The amount of annual expenditure during the war, exceeding the sums provided tor, does not admit ot a pros-
pective estimate beyond the year 1815; but, for that year, it may be estimated with sufficient accuracy lor the
general purposes ot the present communication, at - - - " j i • ' $28,000,00#
3. Then for the year 1815, an additional provision must be made, authorizing a loan and the issue ot treasury
notes, to an equal amount, ...---- $28,000,000
868
FINANCE.
[1814.
V. It is proposed that the accounts for authorized expenses, being duly stated and settled, a certificate or deben-
ture, shall issue to the accountant specifying the balance; and that, in all cases, where there has been no specific
appropriation, or the claim exceeds the amount of the sum appropriated, the balance shall bear an interest of three
percent, until provision is made by law for paying the amount. .
VI. And finally, it is proposed to relieve the treasury from an immediate pressure, upon the principles of the fol-
lowing statement:
■• 1. The amount of demands upon the treasury (exclusively of balances of appropriations for fo'-mer years unsatis-
fied) was stated in the report of the late Secretary of the Treasury, of the 23d September, 1814, to be, on the
30th of June, -------.; $27,576,391 19
2. The accounts of the third quarter of 1814, are not yet made up, and the precise suras paid
during that quarter cannot now be ascertained; but they amount to nearly, - - 8,400,000 00
Leaving to be paid in the fourth quarter of 1814, . - - -
This balance payable during the fourth quarter of 1814, consists of the following items
Civil, diplomatic, and miscellaneous expenses, about
$19,176,391 19
Military, about
Naval, about
Public debt, about
$353,292 99
8,792,688 00
2,382,010 97
7,648,419 23
$19,176,391 19
4. The
The existing provisions by law for the payment of this balance of $19,176,391 19, may be stated as follows:
The act of the 24th of March, 1814, authorized a loan for .... - 25,000,000
The act of the 4th of March, 1814, authorized an issue of treasury notes for - - 5 ooo.ooo
00
5,000,000 00
Under these authorities, there have been borrowed on loan about
There has been sent to Europe, in six per cent, stock,
There has been issued in treasury notes,
There remains, therefore, an unexecuted authority to borrow.
To issue treasury notes, ...
10,895,000
6,000,000
3,504,000
8,105,000
1.496,000
$30,000,000 00
20,399,000 00
$9,601,000 00
$9,601,000 00
19,176,391 19
5,400,000 00
$13,776,391 19
The demands of the fourth quarter being then - - -
There may be applied to meet them, the revenue accruing during the quarter, from all
sources, about ... - - 2,900,000
Also, payments to be made on account of loans already contracted for, accord-
ing to the authority above stated, about - - - - 2,500,000
Leaving a balance to be provided for, .....
By the authority remaining to borrow, ... - 8,105,00000
By the authority remaining to issue treasury notes, - - 1,496,000 00
By an additional authority to be granted by law to borrow, and to issue trea-
sury notes, ...... 4,175,391 19
$13,776,391 19
These estimates, however, it will be observed, are made with a view, simply, to the appropriations by law for
the expenses of the year 1814; and do not embrace a provision to satisfy balances of appropriations made for the
expenses of preceding years, which have not been called for at the treasury. But it will, probably, be deemed expe-
dient to make such provision, by extending the new authority to borrow from the above balance, to 6,000,000. If the
six per cent, stock which has been sent to Europe, should be there disposed of, it will form an item in the estimates
of the ensuing year.
As a portion of the amount, to be provided during the present quarter, consists of treasury notes, which will soon
be due, it will be advisable to make them receivable in subscriptions to the loan.
(t is proper to accompany these propositions with a few explanatory remarks.
1. The first proposition contemplates a permanent system; but the estimate of the particular items of claims and
demands upon the public, must be regarded as immediately applying to the year 1815. In every subsequent year,
there will necessarily be some variation; as, for instance, the item of interest on the old debt will annually sink,
while the item of interest on the new debt will annually rise during the continuance of the war.
The items for annually raising a portion of the public expenses by taxes, and for applying to the new debt a sink-
ing fund (gradually increasing until it becomes commensurate to its object) are essential features in the plan sug-
gested, with a view to the revival and maintenance of public credit. The extinguishment of the old debt is already
in rapid operation, by the wise precaution of a similar institution.
2. The second proposition will, doubtless, generate many and very various objections. The endeavor has been,
however, to spread the general amount of the taxes over a wide surface, with a hand as light and equal as is consist-
ent with convenience in the process^ and certainty in the result.
All the opportunities of observation, and all the means of information that have been possessed, leave no doubt
upon the disposition of the people to contribute generously for releiving the necessities of their country; and it has
been thought unworthy of that patriotic disposition to dwell upon scanty means of supply, or short-lived expedients.
Whenever the war shall be happily terminated in an honorable peace, and the treasury shall be again replenished by
the tributary streams of commerce, it will be at once a duty and a pleasure to recommend an alleviation, if not an
entire exoneration of the burthens which necessarily fall, at present, upon the agriculture and manufactures of the
nation.
3. In making a proposition for the establishment of a national bank. I cannot be insensible to the high authority
of the names which have appeared in opposition to that measure upon constitutional grounds. It would be presump-
tuous to conjecture that the sentiments which actuated the opposition have passed away; and yet it would be deny-
ing to experience a great practical advantage, were we to suppose that a difference of times and circumstances would
not produce a corresponding difference in tlie opinions of the wisest, as well as of the purest men. But, in the pre-
sent case, a change of private opinion is not material to the success of the proposition for establishing a national
bank. In the administration of humaii affairs, there must be a period when discussion shall cease and decision shall
become absolute. A diversity of opinion may honor,ably survive the contest; but, upon the genuine principles of a
representative government, the opinion of the majority can alone be carried into action. The judge, who dissents
from the majority of the bench, changes not his opinion, but performs his duty, when he enforces the judgment of
the court, although it is contrary to his own convictions. An oath to support the constitution and the laws, is not.
1814.] COMPOSITION FOR THE STAMP DUTY ON NOTES. 869
therefore, an oath to support thcin under all circumstances, according; to the opininn of (he individual who lakes it,
but it is, emphatically, an oath to support them according to the interpret;ition of the lei^itiinafe authorities. For the
erroneous decisions of a court oflaw, there is the redress of a censorial, as well as ol'an appellate jurisdiction. Over
an act. founded upon an exposition of the constituli(m, made hy the legislative department of the (Joveniment, but
alleged to be incorrect, we have seen the judicial department exercise a remedial |)ower. And even if all the de-
partments, legislative, executive, and judicial, should concur in the exercise of a power, which is either thought to
transcend the constitutional trust, or to operate injuriously upon the community, the case is still within the reach of
a competent control, through the medium of an amendment to the constitution, upon the propo.silion, not only of
Congress, but of the several States. When, therefore, we have marked the existence of a national bank fur a jjeriod
of twenty years, with all the sanctions of the legislative, executive, and judicial authorities; when we have seen the
dissolution of one institution, and heard a loud and continued call loi- thr establishment of another; when, under
these circumstances, neither ('ongress nor the several States have resorted to the [lower of amendmeril ; can it be
deemed a violation of the right of private opinion, to consider tiie constitutionality of a national hMik, as a (picnlion
forever settled and at restP
But, after all, 1 should not merit the confidence, which it will be my ambition to acquire, if I were to suppress
the declaration of an opinion, that, in these times, the establishmeiit of a national bank will not only be useful in
promoting the general welfare, but that it is necessary anil proper for carrying into execution some ol the most im-
portant powers constitutionally vested in the (ioveiiiment.
Upon the principles and regulations of the national bank, it may be sufficient to remark, thai they will be best
unfolded in the form of a bill, which shall be immediately prepared. A compound capital is suggested, with a de-
sign equally to accomniodate the subscribers, and to aid the general measures hu- the revival of public credit; but
the proportions of specie and stock may be varied, if the scarcity of coiii should render it expedient; yet not in so
great a degree as to prevent an early commencement of the money operations of the institution.
4. The estimates of recei|)ts, fiom established sources of revenue, and from the proposed new duties, and the esti-
mates of expenditures on all the objects contemplated in the present communication, have been made u[)on a call so
sudtlen, and upon inaterials so scattered, that it is not intended to claim a perfect reliance on their accuracy. They
are, however, believed to be sufficiently accurate to illustrate and support the general plan, for the revival of the
public credit, the establishment of a permanent system of revenue, and the remo>al of the immediate pressure on the
treasury.
Upon tlie whole, sir, I have freely and openly assumed the responsibility of the station, in which I have the honor
to be placed. But, conscious of the imperfections of the judgment that dictates the answer to the importiitit in<|ui-
lies of the Coinmittee of VVays and Means, 1 derive thi: highest satisfaction from reflecting, that the honor and safety
of the nation, for war, or for peace, depend on the wisdom, patriotism, and fortitude of Congress, during times wliich
imperiously demand a display of those qualities, in the exercise of the legislative authority.
1 have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your most obedient ser^ant,
A. .1. DALLAS.
J. W. Eppes, Esq. Chairman of the Commiilee of (fays and Means.
A.
Schedule of new taxes, referred to in the letter of the Seerelnry of the Treasury to the chairman of the (hmtnittee of
(fays and Means, fn which the taxes proposed in the report of the committee to the House of Representatives, oh
the \oth instant, are principally adopted.
1. On spirits distilled from domestic or foreign materials, '25 cents per gallon, computed on •2t,000,000 gallons; pro-
vided the present tax on the capacity of the still should be continued, if it is thought best to lay the tax entirely
on the liquor, then the tax on the capacity of the stills to be taken off", and 30 cents per gallon to be laid on the
liquor. For the present estimate, it is taken at 35 cents per gallon, - - - Stj,000,000
2. On porter, ale, ami strong beer, 2 ceiits per gallon, cotnputed on 6,000,000 gallons. - - 120,000
3. On manufactured t(jbacco and snuff, averaged at 5 cents per pound, and computed on 10,000,000
pounds, - - - - - - - - - 500,000
4. On leather of various kinds, averaged at 3 cents per pound, and computed on 20,000,000 pounds. 600,000
5. On pig iron, at SI 50 per ton. computed on 300,000 tons, ----- 450,000
6. On paper, at various rates, averaging 7 per cent, on the value of the aiticle. computed on the annual
manufacture of the value of 2,500,000 dollars, - - . - - . 175,000
7. On playing cards, at 25 cents per pack, comjjuted (m 400,000 packs. - ' . . " . ' 100,000
8. On counsellors and attorneys at law, process in suits at law and equity, proceedings in admiralty,
arbitrations, and references, and other legal proceedings in the courts of the United States, - 300,000
9. On com eyances, mortgages, and other contracts, relating to real estiUe, - - - 250,000
«8,495,000
The sum to be raised by new taxes, according to the estimates of the Secretary's letter, is - 7,000,000
Leaving a surplus for the expenses of collection, and errors in the estimates, of - - $1,495,000
13th Congress.] No. 426. t3d S
KSSION.
COMPOSITION FOR THE STAMP DUTY ON NOTES OF PRIVATE BANKERS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, OCTOBER 26. 1S14.
To the Senate and House of Bcprr^entatives in Congress assembled, the memorial of Stephen Girard, of the Cittj
of Philadelphia, in the Stale of Pennsylvania. Merchant and Banker, respectfully showeth:
That your memorialist has established a bank in the city of Philadelphia, upon the foundation of his own indi-
vidual fjitune and credit, and for his own exclusive emolument, and that he is wdlingmost cheerfully to contribute,
in common with his fellow citizens ihronghout the United States, a full proportion (st the taxes which have been im-
posed for the support of the Naiional Government accoriling to the profits of his occupation and the value of his es-
tate; but a construction has been given to the acts of Congress laying duties on notes of banks. &c. from which great
difficulties have occurred andgreat ine(iualities daily produced to the disadvantage of his bank, that were not. it is con-
fidently believed, within the contemplation of the Legi>lature.
That the first section of the act of Congress of the 2d .\ugusf, ISl.'?, having imposed a ^lamp duly on notes issued
by any banker or bankers, as well as by any banks or companies, either incorporated or not incorporated, it is pro-
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870 FINANCE. ' [1814.
vided by the second section of the act, "that in respect to any stamp on any of the notes of the banks or companies
aforesaid, now establislied, or which may hereafter be established within the United States, it shall be lawful for the
Secretaiy of the Treasury to agree to an annual composition, inlieu of such stamp duty, with any of the said banks or
companies, of U per centum on the amount of theannual dividend made by such banks to their stockholders respect-
ively; that your memorialist, in due season, oflered to enter into the said composition at the rate of \k per centum on
the amount of the annual profit of his bank, deeming the annual profit of an individual banker equivalent in lan-
guage and in law, to the annual dividend of a bank established by a corporation or company. That it has been offi-
cially declared, however, that the second section of the act of Congress does not authorize a composition with an in-
dividual banker, because it speaks only of banks and companies, (not of banker and bankers,) and because it speaks
only of dividends (not of profits) made to the stockholders, and that hence an individual banker, acting upon a cap-
ital of one million of dollars, and issuing bank notes to the amount of one million of dollars, is subjected to the prompt
payment of a duty amounting to 10,000 dollars, while an incorporated bank, or even a private company of two or three
bankers, acting upon the same amount ot capital and issuing the same amount of hank notes, will only be liable,
periodically, to the payment of a duty amounting to 1,500 dollars, upon the customary annual dividend often per
cent.
That the first section of the act of Congress of the 2d August, 1813, imposes a stamp duty upon any promissory
note, or notes payable either to bearer or order, issued by any banks or companies, or by any banker or bankers; that
the eighth section of the act provided that no banks or companies, which shall not have compounded for the stamp
duty, shall issue any bank bill or promissoiy note, unless upon paper duly stamped, and whereon the respective
duties shall have been paid; and the twelfth section of the act declares, that ail the paper wanted for the purpose of
the stamp duty, excepting paper for bank notes, shall be furnished, at the expense of the United States, by the Se-
cretary of the Treasury. That, after the rejection of his otier to enter into a composition for the stamp duty, your
memorialist has complied with the directions of the law, and has transmitted to tne Commissioner of the Revenue
sheets of bank notes in order to be stamped
That, independent of the great hazard and delay to which your memoiialist is exposed by these operations, it is
obvious, from the texture and quality of bank paper, that the stamp, as at present impressed on bank notes nmst dis-
appear in the course of an extensive circulation, producing some uncertainty in the revenue and probably, great in-
justice to individuals.
And your memorialist having submitted these considerations to the wisdom of Congress, respectfully prays, that
the act of Congress, may be so amended, as to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into a composition for
the stamp duty, in the case of private bankers as well as in the case of corporations and companies, or so as to ren-
der tlie duty equal in its operations upon every denomination of bankers.
STEPHEN GIRARD.
Philadelphia, -2ilh October, 1814,
13th Congress^] Nq. 427. [3d Session-.
DUTIES ON CARRIAGES.
eommnnicatkd to the house of represkntatives, novkmbkr 21, 1814.
November 15, 1814.
Sir:
No subject of internal taxation has, in its collection, been attended with so much difficulty, as the duty on
carriages, either under the old or existing system, between which there is a close, though not an entire resemblance.
This difficulty may be intrinsic, or may proceed from the incorrectness of the principle on which the duty is laid.
After making a fair allowance for the first circumstance, I am, on a full consideration of the subject, satisfied that
the principle of the existing act is incorrect. This conviction is corroborated by the abundant evidence on the files
of the revenue office that the duty is extremely unequal. This is in so great a degree the case, that the small sum
of two dollars is frequently paid on carriages of greater value than those which pay seven, and even ten dollars.
This inequality proceeds from the erroneous principle on which carriages are classed, the leading feature of^ which
is the kind of springs on which they hang, which is rarely a true criterion of their value.
It seems to be universally admitted that the duty should be graduated according to the value of the carriage.
I feel a confidence in the opinion that no classification, founded on name or form, can equitably equalize the duty.
Tills will be manifest from considering the ceaseless activity of human ingenuity in devising new forms, especially
wliere tiie caprice of fashion rules, perhaps more imperiously than reason, and novelty and ornament are more es-
teemed than utility.
The only remaining resort is, a classification according to the value, which, I think, presents ihe fewest difficul-
ties, and which, besides the attainment of a just equality, will be attended with many otner benefits. I have, accord-
ingly, taken tlie liberty to form a bill on this principle.
If the proposed bill should not be accepted by the Committee of Ways and Means, a regard to the public inter-
ests calls for the expression of the opinion, that it will be indispensable to make three radical amendments in the
existing act:
First. To lay the duty on all carriages not exclusively employed in husbandry or the transportation of goods.
Under the present equivocal provision some abuses are practised, and much greater are expected, which may, per-
haps, prove the act incapable of execution.
Second. To increase the penalty for not entering a carriage.
Third. To define what is meant by iron springs, a substance which, according to the opinions of seventeen out
of twenty-one respectable coachmakers, in different parts of the United States, now before me, cannot exist. Agree-
ably to this opinion, as it corresponds with my own, it will become my duty, unless the existing act be altered, to
instruct the collectors to receive the lowest duty for the various classes of carriages, however expensive and elegant
in their structure, which hang on iron jacks or bows, or .any other iron substance.
I am, with great respect,
S. H. SMITH.
Hon. Secretary of the Treasury.
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13thCoNORKS3.] ^Q^ 428. [3d Skssiok.
REMISSION OF F O R F K I T U R K.
rOMMUNICATKU TO IHi; IIOUSK Ol' KEI'RKSEMATIVKS, NOVEMBKK Sf). 1814.
Mr. Eppes, from the Committee of VV:iys and Mfaiis, to whom was lefericd (he petition of Justin and Elias Lyman,
made (lie fullovvins report:
That the facts which are material to a decision on the prayer of the petition, ai<' contained in a letter from the
Secretary of the Treasury to the chairman of this cdiuniittee. which accompanies this report. From this statement
of facts, it appears, Isl, that the unlawful iinpiMiatioii was made by the express (irder of the agents of the petitioners;
2d, that the papers of the schooner- and her cari^o exhibited on the entry at the custom luiuic at Newport, were
false, colorable, and fraudulent; .3d. that the real facts of the case comiivn; accidentally to the knowledge of the
collector, without any disclosure on the part of the petitioners, the schooneiand cargo were sei/.ed and libelled as
forfeited; and the late Secretary of the 'I'reasury refused to remit the forfeitures incurred, " because it did not ap-
pear, to his saisfaction, that tlie said forfeitures and penalties were incurred without wilful negligence or any in-
tention of frautl- On a review of the circumstances of the case, the committee concur in the opinion already pro-
nounced by the Treasury Department, that the petitioners are not entitled to relief. The following resolution is
therefore submitted:
Resolved^ That the prayer of the. petition ought not to be granted.
Tkeasi'ky Department, 2I,v/ Novetnbcr, 18M.
Sir:
In answer to your inquiries, on behalf of the Committee of Ways and Means, I have the hormr to state, that
on the 28th of June, 1811, the late Secretary of the Treasury decided not to remit the forfeitures and penalties incur-
red by the petitioners, because, '"itdid not appear, to his satisfaction, that the said forfeitures and penalties were
incuired, without wilful negligence, or any intention of fraud."* I cannot discover any reasim to presume, that the
Secretary declined acting, at any time, on the ground, that the general power to remit, did not embrace the present
case, and having, in fact, acted, his decisiiui is final, unless the ])etitioner.> can entitle themselves, by the equitable
circumstances of their case, to the favor of Congress.
The information to be collected in this department, upon the merits of tin- case, appears to authori/,e the follow-
ing general statement of facts:
That the petitioners, merchants of New-York, in April or May, 1810. were holders of bills of exchange for £1,100
sterling, drawn in Berbice, on merchants in Glasgow , which they negotiated, but which they were afterwards obliged
to pay on being returned protested for non-payment. That, in the" spring of 1811, the petitioners sent the bills to
Berbice, in order to recover the amount from the drawer, and their agentsaccepted a quantity of coftee in payment.
That the coft'ee was shipped from Berbice to St. Andrews, in Nova Scotia, where it arrived in the month of Februa-
ry, or March, 1812, and was there landed and stored; that, upon the declaration of war, in June, 1812, the petitioners
assigned the coffee, in trust, to Messrs. Murray and Sons, of New-York, who were well known at St. Andrews,
and, particularly, to the consignees of the coffee. That, on the 2Gth of December, 1812, the petitioners applied to the'
Secretary of the Treasury. (Mr- Gallatin) for permission to import the coffee into the United States, but were re-
fused. That, early in the year 1813, the consignees requested Messrs. Murray and Sons to remove the coffee,
expressiiig some doubts of its safety at St. Andrews: and, thei-eupon. Messrs. Murray and Soih, at the instance of
the petitioners, assigned the coffee in trust, to a Portuguese, in order that it might be protected, as neutral property,
from British cai)ture, on its passage to the United States. That the coffee was afterwards (about the 2d of August,
1813) shipped on board of a Portugue-.e schooner, and brought to Newport, in Rhode Island, about the 2ith of
August, 1813, when the captain ol the schooner reported, that he had arrived from St. Bartholomew. That the
captain delivered to the collector of Newport, suiiilry documents, and particularly, 1st. certificates, dated Gustavia,
St. Bartolomew, June 2(iih, and 28th, 1813; stating the cargo of coffee, to be the growth and produce of Spanish
settlements, and that it iiad been imported into that island; 2d, a clearance tor the Portuguese schooner, dated at
Gustavia. island of St. Bartholomew. June 2t;th. 1813, particularly specifying the cargo of coffee. That, upon
these documents. t!ie schooner was admittetl to an entry, bonds were given for the duties.and the cargo was land-
ed, 'i'hat. the real facts of the case coining, accidentally to the know ledge of the collector, without any disclosure
on the part ol' the petitioners, the schoiuier and the coffee were seized and libelled as forfeited under the non-im-
portation law; the petitioners applied, in due form, to the Secretary of the Treasury for a remission, and the Secre-
tary decided not to remit.
Upon these general facts, the district attorney, and the collector of Newport, have objected to a remission v>i
the forfeiture: 1st, because the unlawful importation w as made, by the express order of the agents of the petitioners;
2d, because it diil not appear that the petitioners informed their agent, that the Secretary of the Treasury had re-
fused to permit the importation of the coffee; 3(1, that the papers of the schooner and her cargo, exhibited on the
entry at the custom house of Newport, were false, colorable, atid fraudulent.
In answer to these objections, the pL'titioners allege: 1st. that by clothing the American property with a neutral
cover, they meant to elude the British cruisers, and privateers; not to violate the laws of this country: 2d, that the
colorable docuim-nts. reS()ecting the origin of the cargo, and the clearance of the vessel, were put onboard by the
agent of the petitioners, without their authority; and might have been designed to enable the schooner to escape cap
ture by American privateers, until the vessel should arrive in a port of the United States, when an appeal could be
made to the equity of the Government for relief against the Ibrfeiture incurred by the importation; 3d, that the
captain of the Portugues"-- >chooner was ignoiaiit of our language and laws: that he made an entry, without instruc-
tions from the ])etitioners, and contrary to their intention; and that the colorable papers ought not to have been pro-
duced at the custom house without an explanation of the lact«; 4th, that the silence of the petitioners, on the im-
propriety of the entry upon false pai)ei>, was owing to their desire to avoid involving the Portuguese cai)tain in the
penalties of the law.
Under these circMmstances, the case rests with the committee; and (returning the papers accompanying their
reference) I have only to repeat the assurances of tlie ?incere respect, with which I am. ?ir.
Your most obedient servant.
A. J. DALLAS.
872 FINANCE. [1814.
13th Congress.] No. 429. [3d Session.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, NOVEMBER "^8, 1814.
Washington, November ^7 fh, 1814.
Sir: . . , , .
The committee of the House of Representatives, to which the bank bill was re-committed on Friday last,
hiive directed me to request you to communicate your opinion, in relation to the eifect wliich a considerable issue
of treasury notes, (to whicli shiiuld be attached the quality of being receivable in subscriptions to the bank) might
have upon the credit, and particularly upon the prospects of a loan for 1815. As the bill, as it was referred to the
committee, provides for the subscription of forty-four millions of treasury notes, to form, with six millions of specie,
ihe capital of the bank; any informatitm which you may think proper to give, either in relation to the practicability
of getting them into circulation without depreciation, or in regard to their operation on any part of our fiscal sys-
tem afterwards, will be very acceptable.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM LOWNDES.
To Ihe Honorable the Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, November 27, 1814.
Sir:
1 have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, requesting, for a committee of the House of Re-
presentatives, an opinion upon the following inquiries:
1. The effect which a considerable issue of treasury notes, with the quality of being receivable in subscrip-
tions to a national bank, will have upon the credit of the Government; and particularly, upon the prospects of a
loan for 1815.
2. The practicability of getting torty-four millions of treasury notes, forming, with six millions of specie,
the capital for a national bank, into circulation, without depreciation.
The inquiries of the committee, cannot be satisfactorily answered, in the abstract, but must be considered, in
connexion with the state of our finances, and the state of the public credit.
When I arrived at Washington, the treasury was suffering under every kind of embarrassment. The de-
mands upon it were great in amount; while the means to satisfy them, were, comparatively small, precarious in the
collection, and difficult in the application. The demands consisted of dividends upon old and new funded debt,
of treasury notes, and of legislative appropriations for the army, the navy, and the current service; all urgent, and
important. The means consisted, first, of the fragment of an authority to borrow money, when nobody was disposed
to fend, and to issue treasury notes, which none but necessitous creditors, or contractors, in distress, or commissaries,
quartermasters, and navy agents, acting, as it were, officially, seemed willing to accept: 2d. Of the amount of bank
credits, scattered throughout the United vStates, and principally in the southern and western banks, which had been
rendered, in a great degree, useless, by the stoppage of payments in specie, and the consequent impracticability of
transferring the public iunds from one place, to meet the public engagements in another place: 3d. Of the cur-
rent supply of money from the import, from internal duties, and from the sales ot public land; which ceased to be
a foundation of any rational estimate, or reserve, to provide even for the dividends on the funded debt, when it was
found that the treasury notes, (only requiring, indeed, a cash payment at the distance of a year) to whomsoever
they were issued at the treasury, and almost as soon as they were issued, reached the hands of the collectors, in
payment of debts, duties, and taxes; thus disappointing and defeating the only remaining expectations of produc-
tive revenue.
Under those circumstances, (which I had the honor to communicate to the Committee of Ways and Means,) it
became the duty of this department, to endeavor to remove the immediate pressure from the treasury; to endeavor
to restore the public credit; and to endeavor to provide for the expenses of the ensuing year. The oidy measures that
occurred to my mind, for the accomplishment of such an important object, have been presented to the view of Con-
gress. The act, authorising the receipt of treasury notes in payment of subscriptions to a public loan, was passed,
I fear, too late to answer the purpose for which it was designed. It promises, at this time, little relief, either as an
instrument to raise money, or to absorb the claims for treasury notes, which are daily becoming due. From this
cause, and other obvious causes, the dividend on the funded debt, has not been punctually paid; a large amount of
treasury notes, has already been dishonored; and the hope of preventing further injury, and reproach, in transacting
business with the treasury, is too visionary to afford a moment's consolation.
The actual condition of the treasury, thus described, will serve to indicate the state of the public credit.
Public credit depends, essentially, upon public opinion. The usual test of public credit is, indeed, the value of
public debt. The faculty of borrowing money, is not a test of public credit; for a faithless Government, like a des-
perate individual, has only to increase the premium, according to the exigency, in order to secure a loan. Thus,
public opinion, manifested in every form, and in every direction, hardly permits us, at the present juncture, to speak
of the existence of public credit; and yet, it is not impossible, that the Government.in the resources of its patronage,
and its pledges, might find the means of tempting the rich, and the avaricious, to supply its immediate wants. But,
when the wants of to-day are supplied, what is the new expedient, that supply the wants of to-morrow.'' If it is
now a charter of incorporation, it may then be a grant of land; but, after all, the immeasurable tracts of the western
wild, would be exhausted in successive efforts to obtain pecuniary aids, and still leave the Governmeat necessitous,
unless the foundations of public credit were re-established, and maintained. In the measures, therefore, which it
has been my duty to suggest, I have endeavored to introduce a permanent plan for reviving the public credit; of
which the facility of borrowing money, in anticipation of settled and productive revenues, is only an incident, al-
though it is an incident as durable as the plan itself. The outline seemed to embrace whatever was requisite, to
leave no doubt upon the power and the (lisposition of Government, in relation to its pecuniary engagements, todi
minish, and not to augment the amount of public debts, in the hands of individuals, and to creategeneral confidence,
rather by the manner of treating the claims of the present class of creditors, than by the manner of conciliating the
favor of a new class.
With these explanatory remarks, sir, I proceed to answer, specifically, the questions which you have pro-
posed: . ......
1. I am of opinion, that considerable issues of treasury notes, with the quality of being reicevable in subscrip-
tions to a national bank, will have an injurious effect upon the credit of the Government; and, also, upon the pros-
pects of a loan for 1815.
Because, it will confer, gratuitously, an advantage upt)n a class of new creditors, over the present creditors of
the Government, standing on a footing of at least equal merit.
Because, it will excite general dissatisfaction among the present holders of the public debt; and, generally,
distrust among the capitalists, who are accustomed to advance their money to the Government.
Because, a quality of subscribing to the national bank, attached to treasury notes, exclusively, will tend to
depreciate the value of all public debt, not possessing that quality; and whatever depreciates the value of the public
debt in this way, must necessarily impaii* the public credit.
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Because, the specie capital of the citi/.ens of (he United States, so far as it may be deemed applicable to in
vestments in the public stocks, has already, in a s;rea( measure, been so vested; the holders of the present debt, will
be unable to become subscribers to the bank, (it iliat object sliouid, eventually, prove desirable) without selling
their stock at a depreciated rate, in oidcr to procure ihe whole anuiunt of their subscriptioris in treasury notes; and
ageneral depression in the value of the public debt, will inevitably ensue.
Hecause, the very proposition of makinji a considerable issue oltieasury notes, even witli the quality of being
subscribed to a natiiuial bank, cari only be regarded as an experiment, on which it seems dangerous to rely; the
treasury notes, must be purchased at par, with money; a new set of creditors are to be created; it may, or it may
not, be deemed ati object of speculation, by the money holders, to subscribe to (he bank; the result of the ex|uTinient
cannot be ascertained, until it will be too lale to provide a remedy, in tin- case of failure; while the credit of the
Government will be alfecled. by every circumstance which keeps the etlicacy of its fiscal operations in susjienseor
doubt.
Because, the prospect of a loan, for the year 1815, wiihout the aid of a bank, is faint and unpromising; ex-
cept, perhaps, so far as the pledge of a specific tax may succeed; and then, it must be lecollected, that a considerable
supply of money will be required for the prosecution of the war, beyond the whole amount of the taxes to be
levied.
Because, if the loan for the year 1815 be made to depend upon the issue of treasury notes, subscribable to
the national bank, it will, piobably fail, for the reasons which have already been suggested; and. if theloan be inde-
pendent of that operation, aconsiderablt; issue of Ireasuiy notes, for the purpose of creating a bank capital, must, it is
believed, deprive the Governnient of every chance of raising money, in any other mannei-.
2. lam of opinion, that it will be extremely ditticult, d'not impracticable, togetforty-four millions of treasury
notes, (forming, with six millions of specie, the capital of a national bank,) into circulation, with or without de-
preciation.
Because, if the subscription to the bank becomes an object of speculation, the treasury notes will probably
be purchased at the treasury, and at the loan offices, and never pass into circulation at all.
Because, whatever portion of the treasury notes might pass into circulation, would be speedily withdrawn, by
the speculators in the subsciiption to the bank, after arts had been employed to depreciate their value-
Because, it is not believed, that, in the present state of the public credit, forty-four millions of treasury notes,
can be sent into circulation. The only diftereiice between the treasury notes m)w issued, and dishonored, and those
proposed to be issued, consists in the subscribable quality; but reasons have already been assigtu-d for an opinion,
that this difference does not afford such ccmfidence in the experiment, as seems requisite to justify a reliance up(m it,
for accomplishing some of the most interesting objects of the Government.
I must beg you, sir, to pardon the haste, with which 1 have written these general answers to your inquiries.
But, knowing the importance of time, and feeling a desire to avoid every appearance of contributing to the loss of a
moment, I have chosen rather to rest upon the intelligence and candor of the committee, than to enter upon a more
labored investigation of the subject referred to me.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. J. DALLAS.
William Lowndes, Esq.
13th Congress.] No. 430. [3d Session.
INCOME TAX.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 3, 1814.
Mr. EppEs,from tlie Committee of Ways and Means, to whom was referred a resolution of the House of Represen-
tatives, instructing them to inquire into the "expediency of laying a duty on all salaried officers, and on the
professional income of lawyers, solicitors, and counsellors, and on the legal proceedings of courts of justice,"
made the following report:
That a tax upon salaries can only be expedient and proper under arbitrary Governments, where pensions and
places are bestowed without a just regard to the public interest. In the United States, accordmg to tne principles
of our Government, no salary can be allowed except as a compensation tor public service: a tax operates as a deduc-
tion from the salary, and such a tax so far as respects the officers of the United States, would be an admission on the
part of the Legislative body, that, in fixing the salaries of their public officers, the public interest had been disre-
garded, and more than a just compensation allowed. Without deciding whether in some instances this may not be
the case, the committee are of opinion, that if the evil exists, the proper constitutional remedy is not a tax, but a
reduction of the salaries. The second member of the lesolution embraces the income of lawyers, solicitors, and
counsellors. The selection of a particular class of the community, which already pays in common with others, a
tax on property and on consumption, and imposing on it an income tax from which every other class is exempted,
would be a departure from that system of equal and exact justice, which ought to forin the basis of legislation in a
free country. The third member of the resolution proposes a tax on the legal proceedings of courts. This tax, if
confined to the courts of the United States, would be unproductive. If extended to the State courts, difficult in
the collection. It would fall principally on the necessitous and unfortunate, and produce collision with the State
authorities. Upon the whole it is considered inexpedient to resort to either of the proposed t?xes. The following
resolution is, therefore, submitted:
Resolved, That it is inexpedient to impose a duty on salaried officers, on the income of lawyers, or on the pro-
ceedings of courts at law.
374 FINANCE. [1814.
13th Congress. No. 431. [3dSEssioi*.
MONEYS PAID FOR MILITARY SERVICES RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF TAXES.
COMMDNICATKD TO THE HOUSK OF RKTUESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 3, 1814.
Mr. Eppes, from the committee of Ways and Means, to whom was referred a resolution of the House of Represen-
tatives, instructing tliem to inquire into the expediency of providing by law, that any kind of money paid by the
Government, to the troops in the service of the United States, for mihiary services, shall be receivable from the
people in payment of taxes, made the following report:
That, under the general power to regulate the collection cf ta'res, ths Secretary of the Treasury is prepanng
instructions to the cdlectors, in which a uniform rule as to the leceipt of bank notes will be prescribed. The com-
mittee consider that it would be unsafe to designate, by law, the notes in which taxes shall be received, and that a
due regard for the public interest requires that this subject should be regulated, at present, by instructions issued,
from time to time, from the Treasury Department, which may be so framed, as to unite the safety of the revenue
with the accommodation of the individual citizens. A statement of the circumstances which produced the resolu-
tion drawn up by the representatives of Tennessee, together with a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, ac-
companies this report, and the committee submit the following resolution:
Bcsolued, That it is inexpedient to designate by law the bank notes which shall be receivable in payment ot
taxes.
Treasury Department, November 23, 1814.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, dated the 21st instant, enclosing a resolution ol
the House of Representatives, passed the 11th instant, directing an inquiry " into the expediency of providing by
law that any kind of money which may be paid by the Goveinment to the troops m the service of the United States
for military services, shall be receival)le in pavment from the people in taxes.''
In the course of an endeavor to ascertain the grounds of the resolution, I have been favored with a communication
from the representatives of Tennessee in Congress, (of which a copy is annexed) in addition to the general informa-
tion possessed in this department; and I believe that the f^cts of the case are briefly these: — The Secretary at War,
liaving occasion for money to pay the militia who marched from Tennessee against the Creek Indians, obtained a
loan in bank notes, for that purpose, from the Bank of Chilicothe. Some of these notes have since been offered in
payment of taxes to the collectors of the internal duties in the State of Tennessee; but, as the banks af Tennessee
(where the money collected for taxes is required to be deposited) refuse to receive them as cash deposites, the col-
lectors, in their turn, refuse to receieve them ascasii for taxes. t)wing to the causes suggested, in the communica-
tion to which I have already referretl, and, peihaps. to other causes, perfectly consistent with the geneial solvency
of the bank of Ciiilicothe, the notes circulating in Tennessee have suffered a considerable depreciation. They have
already been, it is alleged, an object of speculati(m; those paid by the United States to the militia cannot now be
distinguished from other imtes issued by the bank of Chilicothe; and any attempt to give the former a preference,
in the payment of taxes, would probably increase the arts of speculation, as well as the other inconveniences of
which the citizens of Tennessee complain.
Under these circumstances, the case is, obviously, one of great delicacy. The Government has passed the notes
at their nominal value: but it is equally true, that the Government is bound to pay for them to the bank, according
to their nominal value. The Government did not contract any engagement to support the credit of the notes, nor
to acce[)t them in payment of duties at any subsequent period: and all the persons who have accepted the notes,
either in payment fiom the Government, or by transfer from the militia, have done so voluntarily, without any
pretence of reliance upon any such engagement. If, therefore, it should be deemed proper to direct, by the legis-
lative authority, that the notes of the bank of Chilicothe shall be received in payment tor duties, the principle of
tiie direction will be equally applicable to every other case where the Goveinment; has paid its troops or creditors
in bank notes, which have afterwards suffered (from whatever cause) a ilepreciation in credit or circulating value.
The effect of such a law. upon the public revenues, need not be particularly stated.
Considering the subject, however, as a general subject, meriting the serious attention (if the Treasury Depart-
ment. 1 am preparing instructions to the collectors, to regulate their conduct in receiving bank notes tor taxes.
Tiie design of the instructions will be, to unite the security of the revenue w ith the accommodation of the bunks, as
well as ot individual citizens, during the disordered condition of the circulating medium of the country; and, in
making this arrangement, I shall be highly gratified to find, that the views of the mover of the resolution under
consideration, can be accomplished.
1 have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your most obedient servant,
A. .1. DALLAS.
.1. W. Kri'i-.s, Esq., Cliairman of the Committee of fi'aijn mid Means.
Congress Hall, A'ovember, 1811.
Sir:
it may be satisfactory to you to be informed of the situation of the banks in tfie State of Tennessee. There
are two banks in that State; one at Knoxville, and the other at Nashville: both of tliein of unquestionable credit
and solvency. No suspension has taken place of specie payments, nor do we believe any suspension will take
^Vith respect to the bank of Chilicothe, in the notes of which most of the troops in the service ()f the United
States, from the State oi' Tennessee, have been paid, we can only observe, that no doubt was entertained of its sol-
vency and ability to discharge its respective engagements, so far as we have been informed; but tiie notes would
not circulate without considerable discount. This, we think, was produced in consequence of the course of trade
being from the Southwest. Eastwardfy, and Northeast, and money was not wanted at Chilicothe by the citizens of
the mercantile towns in Tennessee, and not by any doubt existing of the solvency of the bank.
As these notes do not suit the commercial relations existing between the citizens of Tennessee and the Eastern
States, we do not wish them to be further used in the payment of troops there.
The iefus:d. by the Government, to receive them again in payment of taxes, has necessarily produced consider-
able irritation, and it is believed, ljy some of the people there, to be an intentional attempt to impose on them.
'i'he spirit of patriotism and inilitary ardor, now existing in as high a degeee as in any part of the United States,
is sinking under the injustice of this measure.
We have the honor to be, very respectfully, yours, &c.
P. W. HUMPHREYS,
JOHN H. BOWER,
THOS. K. HARRIS,
N. CANNON.
1814.] REMISSION OF FORFEITURE. 375
PJJii^^N':-it_ESs. ]Vo. 432. [Sd Session.
REMISSION OF FORKKIPrRE.
COMMUVirATEn TO THE HOl'SK OF KEI'RK.SKSTAI l\ I'S, DKCKMHER .1. 18U.
Mr. Eppes. from the Committee of Ways and .Moans, to w liom was referrod the petition of Noah Shaw, made i}u-
following report:
That the facts necessary for forming an opinion on the case, are stated in a leiter from tlie Secretary of the
Treasury, wliich accompanies this report. From this statement it appears thai the petitioner is not entitled to
relief uiKh^r the special act of Congress, passed on the second <lay of Jaimary. Ibl.'i: and that the former Secretary-
refused, under the general law of tlie third of March. 17!»7, to remit the forfeiture incurred Ijy the [)etitioner. on the
ground, that it did not appear; to his satisfaction that the forfeiture was irrcurred without wilful iu'gligence,"or- any
intention of fraud. On a r-eview of the circumstances, the committee concur irr o|)inioii uitli the late Secnitary of
the Treasury, that the petitioner- is not entitled to relief. The following resoluliorr is, therelore, submitted:
Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioner ought not to be gi-anted.
TiiEAscRY Dkpart.memt, Xovnahcr 1. ISil.
Sir:
In answer to your letter of the 28th ultimo. I have the honor to state, from the documents which accompany
the reference of the Committee of Ways and Means, and iVom the facts ascertained at the Treasury Department,
that, in the year 181.3. Noah Shaw, on behalf of Samuel Salsbury. and A. P. Cleavelanil, of Hoston. presented a
petition to the judge of the district court for the district of Veirnont. setting forth, that Salsbury and Cleavelaird'.
on the 0th of .lune, 1811. had imported into the province of Upper Canada, from Liver-pool, iii England, certain
goods, (specified in the invoice annexed) which they afterwards, on the 5th of March. 1813. imported into ISurling-
ton, in the district of Vermont: that the goods being owned by citi/.ens, \\ei-e imported into Canada on boar-d of^a
ship which departed from Liverpool between the '33d of June and tlie 15th of September, to wit: on the first of
August. 1811; and that the goods were purchased in Or-eat Britain befor-e the war was there known to exist.
That, on the '30th of November. 1813. the district judge certified to the Secretary of the rieasury the petition
ami the proofs, hut he made no stateinent of facts: and, on the l'3th of .luly, 1814, the Seci-etar-y of "the Tieasuiy
decided, in for-m. not lo remit the forfeitut-e incui-ied by the importation of the goods into the L'luted States.
That it ajipeai-s by the petition which Noah Shaw has recently pr-esented to C'oirgiess. that Salsbuiy ami Cleave-
land had sold the goods to B. and C. Adams, on the '3'3d of September-, 1812, from whom they were purchased bv
Noah Shaw, on the llth of .laimary. 1813. with a view to the im|)ortation, which he ettt'cted "in the ensuing moi;th
of March. •
Upon tiiese facts I take the liberty to offl'r the following observations, for- the consideration of the committee:
1. That, from the terms of the petition to the disti-ict judge, it appears that Mr. Shaw interrded to seek relief, as
ibr Salsbury aird Cleaveland, under- the special act of the 2(1 of January, 1813, directing the remissiorr of certain
forfeitures; and the juayer of the petitioner- is, therefort-, for relief accor-ding to the law in auch case made anil pr-o-
vided. The case, however, was certainly not embraced by the sjiecial act: for- the goods wer-e not imported into the
United States, from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ii-eland: they wei-e not shipped on boai-d of a vessel
which dep:irted theretrorn between the 23d of June, and the ir)th of September-. 1812: and, so tar as i-espects Mr.
Shaw, the owner at the time of the importation, the purchase of the goods was made long after- the war was known
to exist at the place of pur-chase.
2. That, although the case was not embraced by the special act, it becarne, properly, a question, whether the
Secretary of the Ti-easury was authorized to remit, or mitigate, the forfeituie. under the general law of the 3d of
March. 1797. if, in his opinion, it was incurred without wilful negligence, or- any intention of frautl. It does not
appear that the late Secretary objected merely to an ir-iegularity in the mode of exhibiting the facts, rji of transmit-
ting the documeitts: fi)r-, then he would not have decided the case, but he would have retur-ned it to the district,
judge, to undei-go the necessar-y levision aird amendment in point of form. Nor- does it appear, from any informa-
tion within my reach, that the Secretary decided the case upon any doubt of his jurisdiction to r-emit the forfeituie.
The c?se must, therefore, be deemed to have been decided on its mei'its: and the power of the Secretai-j' of the
Treasui-y being once executed, the department cannot afterwards modiiV, or rescind, or- change the decision.
It will r-emain, upon this gener-al view of the subject, for the committee to decide, whether the petitioner ought
to be recommended for- relief to Congress. The danger of giving a sanction to speculations which involve an unau-
thoi-i/.ed intercourse with the eiremy, and the tendency of such speculation:^ to cover and cnuntenarrce the worst
kind of smuggling, will, no doubt, be dirly consitler'cd. If, indeed, the case had beeti originally pi-esented for my
ofhcial interposition. I should have leHected well bcfnie I decided, that, in pr-inciple. and in ciicuinsUinces. it was
entitled to the equitable relief of the act of the 3d of March, 1797. That act was meant to provide for cases of mere
accident or misfortune, anil for cases uncontaminateil by any fraudulent iriteiiti(ut, when the necessai-y rigor of the
general law would become, in the particular instance, an instrument of hardship and cruelty. But no marr is ever
permitted to obtain relief in the coirrts of justice, upon a claim founded in his ov^■n wilful violation of the law: and
it would be an extraordinar-y. and. I presume, a novel application of the equitable powers of the (Secretary of the
Treasury, to legitimate a trade w ith the enemy, thr-ough the medium of remitting penalties and forfeitures incurred
by a breach of the non-importatiim acts.
I have the honor to be, ver-y respectfully, sir, your must obedient servant,
A. J. DALLAS.
Ilnnoi-able J. W. Epi'es, Chairman of (he Committee of I fays and Means.
gyg FINANCE. [1814.
13ih Congress.] No. 433. [3d Session.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE ON THE 5tH OF DECEMBER. 1814.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
The memorial of the subscribers, commitfees appointed by five of the banks in the city of New York, to take into
consideration all matters relating to the state of credit in the city, respectfully represents:
That your memorialists, with sreat deference to the wisdom of Congress, presume that it will not be considered
as unbecoming in them, to express their opinions on a subject, which they have, practically, under their constant
view.
That they see, with great alarm, the proposed incorpnration of a Bank of the United States, with a capital of fifty
millions of dollars; not that tliey are insensible of the advantages of such an institution, but because they are per-
suaded, in their most deliberate view of the subject, that the present time is most inauspicious for the creation of
such a bank, and that, so far from aiding the fiscal operations of the Government, it will, in their opinion, tend to
embarrass still more than the adverse circumstances of the times have already done, all public, as well as private
credit.
Your memorialists firmly believe, that the proposed capital will be found too large;
That six millions of dollars in specie, cannot be obtained by any inducements which can be held out, and that a
less sum will notattbrd a proper security to the public;
That, even if six millions could be procured, the payment of the notes in specie could only be continued for a
short period, under the present circumstances of the country;
That, if by the exercise of the power proposed to be lodged in the President of the United States, the notes are
not paid in specie, they will infallibly depreciate;
That, if they depreciate, no existing bank can possibly take them, without the greatest injury to their stock-
holders;
That, if the notes are not taken by the present banks, throughout the United States, they cannot serve as a ge-
neral medium of circulation.
A full discussion of this subject, your memorialists are well aware, would transgress the proper limits of this
memorial; they will, therefore, confine themselves to a few of the reasons which have induced them to form these
opinions.
They think that the capital will be found too large, because the late Bank of the United States had only a capi-
tal of ten millions of dollars, at the period of our greatest commercial prosperity, and since the expiration of the
chaiter of that bank, the amount of its capital has been much more than supplied, by the incorporation of other
banks. It is believed to have been the opinion of the part of the community best informed^ on that subject, that this
amount was abundaully suflicient. Your memorialists, therefore, cannot but dread the effects which a new banking
capital of fifty millions, must have upon the paper circulation of the country, particularly when it is considered,
that the proposed bank is to be pledged to lend to the Government thirty millions, which the public exigencies will
probably very soon call for, without any power of refusal being left to those who are to manage the bank, even if con-
vinced that the emission of so large a sum in notes must be ruinous to the bank itself.
It is well known, that a great and constant drain of the precious metals from the United States, has existed for a
long time past, \vhile supplies of them have been cut off by the war; and that the alarms necessarily existing dur-
notes within moderate bounds, yet, it has been found impossible to prevent a difference in value between specie and
the notes of the banks in the best credit. This difference is now, in the city of New York, from twelve to fifteen
per cent., and in other places, still greater. Your memorialists, theretore, have no hesitation in giving it as their
opinion, that six millions of specie cannot be procured; but, they are persuaded also.
That, if procured, that sum could not long supply specie payments, because, as the same causes are likely still
to operate, and with increased effect, when the paper circulation is so much increased, as it must be, by the proposed
loans to the Government, it is believed, that a^> last as the notes are issued, they will be returned for specie. As they
bear no interest, there will be no inducement for any person to hold them, to counteract the great advantage offered
by the high price of specie, in sending them for payment.
If it should be found necessary to restrain the bank from paying specie, your memorialists are convinced tiie
notes will depreciate. The treasury notes which have been issued, have done so, although in much less quantity,
and under more favorable circumstances, because bearing interest, and being payable at definite periods. While
treasury notes have these obvious adva^.itages, it is not perceived that the notes of the proposed bank will have any
to balance them, the security being presumed the same in both cases. The expenses of the war must, in the first
instance, be paid in these notes, and of course they will be, to a considerable extent, in the hands of persons who
must, of necessity, dispose of them for what they will bring. The late Bank of the United States, while redeeming
its notes in specie, and possessing the entire support of the Go\'ernment, and tiie confidence of the public, never
had, it is believed, more than six millions of notes in circulation. The banks in the city of New York, whose ag-
gregate capital is about fifteen millions of dollars, have not, upon an average, had a circulation of more than five
miliums, although possessing all the advantages to be derived from the business and support of the Government in
this city. Presuming that the proportion of circulation to capital, is nearly the same in other parts of the United
States, and taking into view, that the circulation is probably as great at the present period, as under the circumstan-
ces of the country, and the removal of the check of specie payments, it can safely be, can it be doubted what the
effect of an additional emission, even of twenty millions of paper, will necessarily be.''
As it appears evident io your memorialists, that the notes of the proposed bank must depreciate, it appears equally
so, that no existing bank can take them without the greatest injury to their stockholders. However disposed they
may be to aid the fiscal operations of the tiovernment, yet, from the moment the notes are depreciated, if they are
taken either in payment or in deposites, all their debts will be paid in that description of paper, the circulation of
their own notes will nearly cease, and they will be left in possession of notes, redeemable at some future uncertain
period, and bearing no present interest. Can such a sacrifice of the interest of their constituents be called for, or
expected, from the present institutions?
It has been supposed, that the want of a medium of general circulation, rendered a national bank necessary; but
your memoiialists beg leave to observe, that, while they "admit the want of such a medium, they are quite persuaded
that bank notes will not answer the purpose, unless they can be exchanged, at pleasure, for specie, or are taken gene-
rally by the banks throughout the United States. If your memorialists are right in the opinions already stated, it
appears to follow as a necessary consequence, that the "notes of the proposed bank will not supply the place of a ge-
neral medium.
As your memoiialists are persuaded that the best interests of the United States require, that the suspension of
specie payment-, which has unfortunately been found necessary, should be continued for as short a period as possi-
ble, they dread (he increased difficulty which an additional paper circulation, probably of thirty or forty millions,
will occasion; they fear it will approach to an insuperable bar to the resumption of specie payments, while, on the
1814.] LOANS. 37-
other hand, a national bank, founded upon proper principles, and at a more favorable period, when there was a rea
sonabie prospect ol continuing to pay specie, would otter the best remedy for the deranged state of the circula-
tion, and a most powerful instrument to renovate the commcrcinl credit of the I'liited Stales
Your memorialists beg the indulgence of Congress, wiien they add. that tiiey have no doubt, (hat treasury bills,
issued nearly in the way proposed by the Committee of Ways and Means of the House of liepivsfntatives," would
be found ot more service to the Government, be much less dangerous to the public, and ten.! much more to supply
Sjfllr 'if "'^';^' medium ol circulation Ihey believe, IhaJ treasury notes, issued for various denominations,
redeemable at the p easure ot the Government, but not at any dehnite pi'irnds, bearing interest, while in circulation,
at the present rate, but lundable at the option ot tiie holder, at a higher rale of interest, would be less liable to de-
preciation, than the notes ot a bank bearing no interest, and the security being the same.
The present interest on the treasury notes, would otter an inducement to keep them,' and whenever the market
was overcharged, the power to luiid them at a higher rate of interest, would take olV the redundance [n this way
the issueot treasury notes would probably operate to a considerable amount. a> a constant loan, at a reduced rate of
interest; nor should it be overlooked, that the consequences of a depreciation, if it unfortunately should take olace
would neither be so extensive, nor so lasting, as in the case of a Bank of the United States.
M. CLARKSON, President, 7 ,,„ .„ .,,„,.,, .. ,
CHAS. WILKES, Cashier, 5 ^ om»u/?ee of the Bank of New Fork.
RICHD. VARICK, President, 7^ .„ .<,,,, .„ ,
LYNDE CATLIN, Cashier, j Commillee of the Merclmnls' lirmk.
AM ASA JACKSON, President, ^^ .„ . „ rr ■ » ,
JNO. LOW, Cashier, 5 Commillec of the Union Bank.
WM. BAYARD, President. I ^ „ r „ u , r . ■
JOHN BURRALL, Cashier, ^ Committee of the Bank of .Imenca.
JAMES BOGGS. President, 1 Committee of the New i'ork Manufacturing-
DAVID J.GREENE, Cashier, 5 Company.
13thCoNGRES3.1 No. 434. [3d Session.
LOANS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBEK 5, 1814.
Washington, December -'. ISU.
Sir:
Your letter of the 27th of November has been referred to the Committee of Ways and Means, and I am in-
structed to ask for the amount of the payments to be made during the present quarter, on account of the public
debt: the funds prepared to meet those payments, and any other information which may enable the connnittee to
decide as to the necessity of adopting additional measures for meeting the public engagements during the present
quarter of the year.
1 have the honor to be, your most obedient,
JOHN W. EPPES.
Honorable Mr. Dallas, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasuky Department, December 2, 1814.
Sir:
I have the honor to acknowledge tlie receipt of your letter, dated this morning, stating that mine of the 27:h
of November, addressed to the committee on a national bank, has been referred to the Committee of Ways and
Means.
In my communications to the committees of Congress, I have never been disposed to disguise the embarrass-
ments of tlie treasury. A frank and full development ol" existing evils will always, I hope, be best calculated to
secure the attesition and exertion of the public authorities; and. witii legislative aid, I am still confident, that all the
difficulties of a deficient revenue, a suspended circulating medium, and a tlepre^sed credit, may be speedily and
completely overcome. My only apprehension arises from the lapse of time; as a remedy which ^imld he eftectual
to-day, will, perhaps, only serve to increase the disorder to-morrow.
In answering the inquiries of your letter, permit me to state: 1st. The amount of the payments which wer.' to
be made during the whole of the present quarter on account ()f the public debt, and the funds prepared, or applica-
ble to meet those payments: 2d. The payments that remain to be made, aiid the funds that remain to meet them,
for the residue of the quarter: And, 3d. (ieiieral information, in relation to additional inea.-ures f)rmce!i!ig the
public engagemen's.
Firxt Point.
It is respectfully stated, agreeably to an estimate which was formed on the 4th of October. 181 1:
Du.
1. That, during the quarter commencing the 1st of October, 1811, and ending the 1st of January, 1815, including
both days, there was payable, for the principal and interest of treasury notes, during the whole quarter, chiefly
at Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, a sum nf - - ... . . .S4. 457,069 SO
2. That, during the same period, there was payable, for the principal and interest of temporary
loans, at Bostim, Baltimore, and Charleston, the sum of - - - - - 7" 1.1 25 00
3. That, during the same period, there was payable, in dividends upon the ])iiblic funded debt,
at the several loan offices, the sum of ....... 1,900,00000
$7,128,194 80
Cr.
1. That there were bank credits scattered throughout the Lnited States, on the 1st of October,
1814, amounting, by estimate, to ----- - - $2,500,000 00
2. That there was receivable from the customs, during the whole quarter, the sum of - • 1,800,000 00
3. That tliere was receivable, on account of the sales of public lands, during the same period, a
sum of --------- - 160,000 00
HI tt
^yg FINANCE. [1814.
4 Tliat tlipie was receivable, on account of internal duties and direct taxes, during the same pe-
1. iiidi uieic ".13 ____....-.. 900,00000
5 T?iat 'there was receivable, on account of loans, during the same period, a sum of - - 1,700,000 00
6. That there might be obtained, upon an issue ot treasury notes, during the same period, a sum of
about .----------•• ^-^i
$9,560,000 00
From which it results:
1. That the amount of tiie whole payments, for dividends of public debt, for temporary loans, and
for treasury notes, during the whole of the current quarter, was - . . . $7,128,19180
2. That the amount of the whole of the estimated receipts of the treasury, was - - 9,560,000 00
Leaving a surplus of receipts of - - - - - $2,431.805 20
It is believed that tliis estimate, formed upon official facts and experience, would have been substantially realized
in tlie event, if the banks had not suddenly determined to suspend their payments in specie. But tor that occur-
rence, the dividend on the public debt would have been punctually paid to the individual creditors ot Boston on the
Ut of' October last: the transfer of the public funds, from one place to another place, in order to meet the public
engagements, would have c(mtinued easy and certain; the credit and use ot treasury notes, (limited to the specified
aiimu'nt) would, probably, have been preserved, and the revenue arising from duties and taxes, would not have
been materially intercepted, if at all, in its passage to the treasury, by payments in treasury notes.
Second Point.
1. That, of'the principal and interest of the treasury notes, payable during the present quarter, and which have al-
ready fallen due, there remains, on this day, unpaid, at the places mentioned in the schedule A, the
sum of .----------- $1,902,680 80
2. That tlie principal and interest of the treasury notes, which will become due on or before the
1st of January, 1815, at the places mentioned in the schedule B, amount to - - 1,243,720 00
3. That the dividends on the public debt, payable on the 1st of January, 1815, at the places men-
tioned in schedule C, amount to the sum of - - - - - - 1,873,000 00
4. That tiie principal and interest of temporary loans, payable duiing the present quarter, and
contracted at the treasury, in part execution of the audiority granted by the act ot Congress,
passed the Uth of March, 1812, and payable at Boston on the 15th and 31st ot December,
amount to .-..--.---- 506,875 00
$5,526,275 80
Cr.
That, on the 28tii ultimo, there were bank credits, in the banks specified in the schedule D, ap-
plicable to the payment of the public debt, during the present quarter, (deducting the amount
of bank credits ($813,000) which, as it could not be transferred for the ^)ayment of public
debt, has been recently applied to the appropriations for the War and ^avy Departments)
amounting to - - ■ - - - - - ' • T i " r $3,372,287 13
That the amount receivable during the remainder of the present year, on account of the loan ot
six millions, applicable, also, to the payment of the public debt, if no failure in payment oc-
curs, will be about .--.------ 450,000 00
That the estimated amount, receivable during the remainder ot the present year, on account ot
customs, applicable, also, to the payment of the public debt, (subject, however, to various
contingencies, such as the non-payment of bonds, the payment of bonds in treasury notes,
&c.) may be stated at - - - - - - - - .- 350,000 00
The estimated amount, receivable during the remainder ot the present year, on account ot the
sales of public lands, subject, however, to contingent payments in treasury notes, may be
staled at - - - - - - - - '..,.■ ^^°'""° °^
The estimated amount, receivable during the remainder ot the present year, for internal duties
and direct tax, subject, however, to contingent payments in treasury notes, may be stated at 450,000 00
$3,772,287 13
From this second view of the debit and credit of the account, limited merely to the payment of the public debt
becoming due for the residue of the present quarter, it appears,
1. That the debt amounts to the sum of ----■•--- $5,.526,275 ,80
2. That the resources to pay the debt, (excluding the sum applied to the Army and Navy Depart-
ments, as before stated, and excluding tiie possible proceeds of new loans, and new issues ot
treasury notes, for the single purpose of paying public debt) amount to - - - 3,772,287 13
$1,753,988 67
The difterence between the results of the statements, under the first and the second points, will be accounted
for, by tlie unexpected effect of payments in treasury notes, on account of duties, taxes, and land; by the total ces-
sation of the use of treasury notes, either to pay the public creditors, or to raise money; and by an unavoidable va-
riance in estimates, depending upon a variance in the state of information at the treasury. A priority of payment
may be justly claimed by the holders of the funded debt: and, therefore, it is proper to add,
1. That the amount ot] public credits, as estimated in the preceding statement, is the sum of $3,772,287 13
2. That the amount of the dividend, on the old and new funded debt, payable on tiie 1st of Janu-
ary, 1815, is the sum of - .---...- 1.873,00000
3. And that, consequently, the surplus of the resources, after satisfying that single object, is the
sum of ........... $1,899,287 13
It will be observed, that these estimates do not include, as an item of the debt the dividend on the funtled debt,
amounting to two hundred thousand dollars, which was not actually paid to the individual creditors at Boston on
the 1st of October last. But it is omitted, because an adequate tund in the State bank was seasonably provided for
the occasion, and the usual treasury draft was issued in favor of the commissioner of loans, so as to deduct a cor-
responding amount from the bank credits of the Government. The State bank declined, for several reasons, (which
it is unnecessary to repeat) paying in coin, or in bank notes, and most of the public creditors refused to accept the
treasury notes, which the bank oflered to them as an alternative payment. It is not considered, that, under these
circumstances, connected with the general state of the circulating medium, (which places the power of the Govern-
ment to meet its engagements, on the same footing with the power of the most opulent of its citizens) there can
814.]
LOANS.
879
exist any just reproach upon the public credit, or resources. Rut, nevertheless, efforts have been anxiously made
by this department, and are still in operation, to satisly the public creditors, independent of the fund which was
originally set apart, and which still remains on depoMte at the State bank, by all the icmaining means at the dis-
posal of the treasury.
Nor, on the other hand, have I included, in the statement of our resources to pay tiie public debt, the unexe-
cuted authority to borrow upon |)id)lic loans, and to issue treasury notes. I have only includeil ilie items of reve-
nue, which, in ordinary times, would be deemed certain and eHi^'clive; reserving any surplus of those items, with
the h)an and the treasury notes, to meet the general appropriations fur the public service.
Third Point.
It is respectfully stated, that the non-payment of the treasury notes, and the ha/.ard of not being al)le to pay
the dividend on the public debt, according to the respective contracts, was chietly (1 believe entirely) owing to the
suspension of specie payments at the banks, and ihe consetiuent impracticabililyof tran>ti'rring the |)ul)lic funds,
from the place in which they were deposited, to the place in which lh(>y \vei-e wauled. I have eii(leavored, there-
fore, to induce the banks, as the performance of an act of justice, not imonsistent with theiririterest, or theirpolicy,
to assist in alleviating the fiscal embarrassments of the {iovernment. which they have thus contrdjuled to produce.
The answers to my last pro|)osition (of which a copy is annexed, in schedule K) have not been receiveil.
But the danger of depending upon gratuitous aids, (of dei)euding, indeed, upon any thing but the wisdom and
the vigilance of Congress) makes, with eveiy day's ex|)erience, a deeper iiiii)ressioii upon the mind. In sjieaking,
therefore, of additional measuies liir meeliiig the ])id)lic engagements, during the present ciuarter of the year, I de-
rive great satisfaction, in reliecting uj)iin the inevitable and immediate ett'ect of the legislative sanction (even so far
as it lias already been given) to a settled and productive system of taxes, for defiaying the expenses of (iovernment,
and maintaining the public credit. This policy, embracing, in its course, the introiluction ot a natioiuil circulating
medium, and the proper facilities for anticipating, collecting, and distributing the public levenue, will, at once,
enliven the public credit; and even the existing resources of the present quarter must ripen and expand, under an
influence so auspicious. But something may be conveniently and usefully added; for instance:
1. A discretionary authority may be given, by law, to issue treasury notes, for the amount of the sums now au-
thorized to be raised by law.
2. An authority may be given, by law. to transfer bank credits, from one place to another place, in order to
meet the public engagements, allowing a reasonable rate of exchange.
3. Appropriations may be made, by law, to defray the extra expenses of the War and Navy Departments, during
the present year; and a general authority may be given to borrow, or to issue treasuiy notes, to supply atiy defi-
ciencies in former appropiiations for those dei)artments, and for the ])ayment of the public debt, the treasuiy notes,
and the civil list.
The present opportunity enables me to assure you, sir, that I am preparing, with all pos.-ible diligence, to report
to the Committee of ^^ ays and Means, n\)W\ the subjects w hicli they have been plea>eil to confide to me —
1. The tax bills are numerous, new in -ome of their [irinciples. and c(nni>licated in most of their details; nor are
the best sources ol information at hand. They will, liowever. be drafted, and sent to the committee in succession.
2. The plan for establi-hing a competent sinking fund is under consideration, and will, probably, be ready to be
reported before the tax bills are passed.
3. The estimates for the expenses of 1815, the annual appropriation bill, ami tiie bills to authorize a loan
issue of treasury notes for that year, are, also, objects of attention.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
A. J. DALLAS
John W. Eppes, Esq., Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
ainl an
Schedule of Treasury Notes which have already fallen due, and remain unpaid, this 2d day of December, 1814.
Where payable.
When payable.
Principal.
Interest.
Total.
Philadelphia,
Do.
New York, -
Boston,
1814, November 1,
" December 1.
$269,000
366,200
570,000
600,000
$14,526 00
19,774 80
30,780 00
32,400 00
$283,526 00
385,974 80
600,780 00
632,400 00
$1,805,200
$97,480 80
$1,902,680 80
B.
Schedule of Treasury Xotes becomini;- due on or before the first of January, 1815.
Where payable. When payable.
Principal.
Interest.
Tot.ll.
New York, -
Philadelphia,
Boston,
New York,
PJiiladelphia,
1814, December 11,
" December 21,
1815, January 1,
$100,000
600,000
30,000
400,000
50,000
$5,400
32,400
1,620
21,600
2,700
$105,400
632,400
31,620
421,600
52,700
$1,180,000
$63,720
$1,243,720
880
FINANCE. [1814.
C.
Estimated amount of the dividends on the domestic funded debt of the United States, payable on the first qf
January, 1815.
At Portsmouth, N. H. - - - - - - - - $12,000
Boston, ....-..--- 320,000
Providence, ...------ 20,000
Hartford, .-.------ 37,000
New York, .-.------ 625,000
Trenton, - - - - - - - - - 8,000
Philadelphia, incliuling stocks on treasury books, . . - . - 545,000
Wilmington, Delaware, .-.---.- 1,000
Baltimore, ....----- 125,000
Richmond, ..-...---. 20,000
Raleigh, .....---. 5,000
Charleston, ...-...-- 85,000
Savannah, - - - - - - - - - 5,000
Treasury at Washington, exclusive of dividends payable at Philadelphia, - - - 65,000
$1,873,000
Note. From the daily transfers of stock, from one loan office to another, it is impossible, at this time, to esti-
mate, with precision, the amount which will be payable at each loan office on the first of January next. The above
may be considered as near the sums which will be payable, unless the removal of stock should, in the mean time,
be unusually large.
D.
Cash in the several banksj according to the state of the information at the Treasury, on the S8th of November,
1814, after deducting moneys in the .Southern and Western banks, assigned to the Secretaries of the War and Navy
Departments, in consequence of their being transferable from the places of deposite to the places of payment of the
public debt, amounting to eight hundred and thirteen thousand dollars.
Bath bank, -.-.-..
Lincoln bank, Bath, .-...-
Cumberland bank, Portland, . - . - .
Portland bank, - -
New Hampshire Union bank, . . . . -
Saco bank. -------
Merchants' bank, Salem, - . . - -
Roger Williams' bank, ...-...-
Newport bank, -------
New Haven bank, ......
New York State bank, Albany, - - . . -
Mechanics and Farmers' bank, Albany, _ . - -
Manhattan Company, -
Branch bank of do. Utica, . _ - - -
Mechanics' bank. New York. -----
City bank. New York, -----
Bank of Pennsylvania, - -
■ Farmers and Mechanics' bank, Philadelphia,
Branch bank, Pittsburg, - - - - _
Bank of Baltimore, --.-.-
Commercial and Farmers' bank, Baltimore,
Mechanics' bank, Baltimore, - - - - -
Washington, --....-
Metropolis, ---...-
Columbia, -------
Farmers and Mechanics' bank, Georgetown,
Union bank, Georgetown, - . - - -
Mechanics' bank of -Alexandria, _ - - - -
Bank of Potomac, Alexandria, -----
Bank of Virginia, ------
Branch of do. at Norfolk, -.--..
State bank, Raleigh, ...--.
Branch of do. Salisbury, - - - - -
Branch of do. Wilmington, - . . - -
Bank of Cape Fear, ------
Planters and Mechanics' bank, Charleston, - - - -
Bank of South Carolina, -----
Union bank. South Carolina, -•••--
Planters' bank. Savannah, - - . - -
Bank of Kentucky, .-_..--
Branch of do. at Russellville, - . . - .
Branch of do. at Louisville, -...--
Bank of (yhillicothe, -.---.
Miami Exporting Company, Cincinnati, - - - -
Louisiana bank, .-._..-
$9,723
13
5,750
00
24,217 79
13,043
18
12,807
39
1,435
83
34,376 82
12,365
57
42,738
99
15,081
12
40,730
17
18,369
08
378,788 46
15,433
59
222,896
14
34,254
08
94,668
63
376
67
910
59
65,288
16
18,212
19
628,594
51
67,067
83
11,609
60
241,974
26
596
48
37,561
45
5,000
00
15,000
0i>
35,020 35
372
24
366
93
6,263
88
5,502
33
1,697
26
101,235
28
22,712 50
14,028
47
102
98
9,174
70
1,247
61
699
01
9,366
08
30,110 89
66,514
92
$2,372,287
13
Sir:
Schedule E. — [circular.]
Treasury Department, November '■ib, 1814.
The sudden determination of most of the banks, in which the deposites of public money were made, to refuse
payment of their notes, and of drafts upon (hem, in specie, deprived the Government of the use of its gold and
silver, without any act, or assent, on the part of the treasury. The equally sudden determination of the banks of
1814.1 REVEN.UE LAWS. 331
each State, to refuse credit and circulation to the notes issued in other States, deprived the Government, without
its participation, ot the only means that were possessed for transferring its funds, from the places in which they lay
inactive to the places in whicli they were wanted, for tlic payment of tlie divideiiils on the I'unded debt, and the
discharge ot treasury notes. It was the inevitable result of these transactions, that the bank credits of the Govern-
ment should be soon exhausted in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, &c. where the principal loan offices, for the
payment ot (he public debt, were established; and that the Government should be unable to satisfy its engagements
in those cities, unless the public creditors would receive drafts on banks in other Stales, or would subscribe the
amount ot their claims to a public loan, or would accept a payment in treasury notes. It was not unreasonable,
uideed, to hope, that the banks, whose conduct had produced the existing embarrassment, would cheerfully artbrcl
some alleviating accommodation to the Government; but every attempt to realise that hope has hitherto failed.
Even, however, it the present application should, also, be unsuccessful, I think I may rely on the intellisence and
candor ot our fellow-citizens, to vindicate the Government from any reproach, for a want of good faith, or of es-
sential resources to maintain the public credit. The events which have occurred, the Government could neither
avert nor control.
Under these circumstances, I have deemed it a duty to the public, and to myself, to request the attention ot the
banks, vyhich have acted as agents of the treasury, in the receipt and distribution ot public money, to the following
propositions:
1. That the banks shall assist the Government with the means of discharging the treasury notes, and paying the
dividends of public debt, during the present quarter, at the loan office of their respective States. A great portion,
both ot the treasury notes anil public debt, belongs to the banks, respectively; and, so tar, nothing more than a pro-
tracted credit will be required. The balance of the demand will be payable, of course, in the notes of the respec-
tive banks.
'2. That, to secure and satisfy the advances, thus to be made by the banks, respectively, the banks shall be ad-
mitted, on reasonable terms, to subscribe to the loan of three millions of dollars; or they shall receive treasury
notes, or they shall receive bank notes, or drafts upon banks in other States. If any bank should prefer accommo-
dating the treasury with a temporary loan, on a legal interest, this course may be pursued.
I will thank you, sir, for an early answer to this proposition, and, if it should be accepted, I will immediately
make the necessary arrangements to carry it into effect.
I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
A. }. DALLAS.
13th Co.vGRESs.] No. 435. [3d
tESSIOK.
REVENUE LAWS.
COMMUXICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DECEMBER 7, 1814.
Treasury Departjient, November 19, 1811.
Sir:
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, requesting, on behalf of the Committee of Ways
and Means, "any information which the Treasury Department can furnish, as to the defects of the present it.'venue
laws, and the best mode of ciurecting the evils arising from an intercourse with the enemy."
Although the expediency of a general revision of the revenue laws, with the view contemplated by the com-
mittee, is acknowledged, I fear it will be impracticable, at this time, to undertake, and to execute, satisfactorily, so
extensive a task. The pressure of the current business upon the department, is severe, and precludes an applica-
tion of the Secretary's time to any object which is not of immediate importance. The inconveniences that are sug
gested in the documents from Vermont, accompanying the reference of the committee, require, however, an early
attention, and the following views of the subject are respectfully submitted to your consitleration:
1. The representations from Vermont present various causes of complaint:
1. That smuggling is extensively prosecuted, on the Northern frontier, by citizens of the United States, some-
times with, and sometimes without, the cover of a neutral character; in the course of which the enemy obtains im-
portant intelligence; he is lurnished witli cattle, and other essential supplies; and he is enabled to introduce his
merchandise surreptitiously into our markets.
2. That the powers of the revenue officers are inadequate to the fletection and prosecution of these oftences, be-
cause the right of search is not extended to every vehicle that may be employed; because the prohibitory laws do not
sufficiently tiefine and enumerate the subjects of an illicit trade; because no efficient act of prevention is authorized
to be performed, even upon the strongest giound of suspicion; and because there is no force, civil or military, pro-
vided to aid the revenue officers in the execution of their duty, when cases of violent opposition occur.
3. That, limited as the general powers of the revenue officers appear to be, they are rendered still more inade-
quate by the terror which the officers now feel, of being exposed to suits for damages, under the authority of recent
decisions in the courts of Jaw; for it has been adjudged in Vermont, that the inspectors of the customs are not au-
thorized, in any case, to make seizures, and that actions may be maintained against them, to recover the whole
value of the property seized, even when the property itself has been duly condemned, as forfeited by law.
II. The actual state of the laws, in relation to these subjects of complaint, may be sufficiently seen in die fol-
lowing analysis:
Of the power and privileges of Inspectors, and other afficera of Ike customs.
1. The inspectors of the customs, are persons emploj'ed bv the collector, with the approbation of the principal
officer of the Treasury Department, and their duties are entirely directed to guard against frauds upon the revenue,
by smuggling, or any other kind of illicit trade. They are described and considered, throughout the acts of Con-
gress, as officers of the customs, though not as chief officers.
2. On the arrival, or the approach, of ships or vessels, the inspectors, as well as the chief antl other officers of
the customs, are empowered to go on board, (whether in or out of their respective districts) for the purpose of de-
manding manifests of their cargoes, and of examining and searching the ships and vessels. This act is to be per-
formed, ex officio, by way of precaution, w ithout any special deputation from a collector, naval officer, or a sur-
veyor.— 1 vol. 367, S. tJ4.
3. If, however, there be reason to suspect that any goods, subject to tluty, are concealed in any ship or vessel,
an inspector cannot enter such ship or vessel, to search for, seize, and secure such goods, without being specially
appointed for that purpose by the collector, naval officer, or surveyor. .\nd if there be cause to suspect a conceal-
ment of such goods, in any particular dwelling house, store, building, or other place, a search warrant must be ob-
tained from a justice of the peace, to authorize a search and seizure. The cases here provided for, are cases of
322 FINANCE. .' [1814.
suspicion only, when probable information has been received of a concealment of goods, either on water, or on land,
witn a design to evade the payment of duties. The act to be performed is not in the ordinary'course of an inspector's
official duly; it is not an act of precaution, but of detection: it is not an act authorized for seizing goods which are
notoriously liable to seizure, but for entering a ship, or a house, in a doubtful case, to ascertain whether any goods
liable to seizure are there concealed. — 4 vol. 389, s. 68.
4. But any ship, or vessel, goods, wares, or merchandise, which are liable to seizure by virtue of any act respect-
ing tile revenue, it is the duty of the several officers of the customs (including, by general description, and practical
construction, the inspectors of the customs) to seize and secure, as well without, as within their respective tlistricts.
The act to be performed, in this case, is founded on the fact, that the property is liable to seizure, but that it is not
necessary to enter either a ship or a house, to ascertain whether such goods are so liable, and are there concealed.
—4 vol. .Sgo, s. 70. . ■ . , , n, r
5. In the performance ot their duties, the inspectors, in coinmon with the other officers of the customs, are pro-
tected by the law, when unjustly sued or molested, inactions fordarnages; and when any prosecution is commenced,
on account of the seizure of any ship, or goods, in which judgment is given for the claimant, the inspectors are re-
leased from all responsibility, on showing that there was a leasonable cause of seizure. [4 vol. 391, s 71, Ibid 429,
s. 89. ] This last provision, indeed, has been extended generally for the protection of any collector, or other officer,
under any act of Congress authorizing a seizure of any ship or vessel, goods, wares, or merchandise, where the
seizure has been made on probable cause, although restitution should be decreed.— 8 vol. 255. s. 1.
6. The "Act to prohibit any American from proceeding to, or trading with, the enemies of the United States,
and for other purposes," declares, that, "if any person shall transport, or attempt to transport, over land, or other-
wise, in any wagon, cart, sleigh, boat, or otherwise, naval or military stores, arms, or the munitions of war, or any
article of provision, from any place ol' the United States, to Upper or Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, or New Bruns-
wick," certain forfeitures and penalties shall be incurred. And authority is given "to the collectors ot the several
ports of the United States, to seize and stop naval or military stores, arms, or the munitions of war, or any articles
of provision, and ship or vessel, wagon, cart, sleigh, boat, or thing, by which any article, prohibited as aforesaid, is
shipped or transported, or attempted to be shipped or transported." It seems to be a strained and impracticable
construction of the provision, to confine the exercise of the authority for stopping and seizing the contraband arti-
cles, to the personal agency of the collectors. A collector, in this case, as in every other case where a positive re-
striction is not imposed, must act through the vigilance and co-operation of the inspectors, and other officers of the
customs.
Of the existing auxiliary jneans to execute the revenue hiivs, and the laivs prohibiting trade and intercourse with
the enemy.
1. In addition to the means which the preceding statements will suggest, the judges of the supreme court, and of
the several district courts of the United States, anil all judges and justices of the courts of the several States, (having
authority, by the laws of the United States, to take cognizance of offences against the constitution and laws thereof)
have the like power to hold to security of the peace, and for good behavior, in cases arising under the constitution
and laws of the United States, as may, or can be lawfully exercised, by any judge or justice of the peace of the
respective States, in cases cognizable before them. — 4 vol. 231.
2. Whenever the laws of the United States are opposed, or the execution thereof obstructed, in any State, by
combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, or the powers of the mar-
shal, the President is authorized to call forth a competent force of the militia, to cause the laws to be executed.
[4 vol. 188, s. 2, 9.] And by a subsequent act, the President is authorized to employ the land or naval force of the
United States, for the same puipose. — 8 vol. 311.
3. A final judgment, or decree, in any suit, in the highest court of law or equity of a State, in which a decision
of the suit could be had, where is drawn in question the validity of an authority, exercised under the United States,
(as in the case of an officer of the customs) and the decision is against the validity, may be reexamined, and re-
versed, or affirmed, in the supreme court of the United States, upon a writ of error; but the matter in dispute must
exceed the value of two thousand dollars, exclusive of costs. — Vol. 1. s. 61, 63.
III. From these views of the subject of complaint, and of the state of the law in relation to them, we are led to
consider the best modes of amending the defects, and correcting the evils which exist.
1. An habitual respect for the judicial authority, does not permit me to controvert, any further, the decisions of
the courts of law in the State of Vermont, respecting the official character and powers of the inspectors, and other
officers of the customs. It is recommended, therefore, that the law should be so amended, as to place the inspector
upon the footing of officers within the meaning of the revenue laws, and laws prohibiting trade and intercourse with
the enemy; and that the collectors should be authorized to employ a competent number of inspectors, with authoritv
to stop, search, detain, and seize, all cattle, live stock, and other supplies; all goods and money, and, generally, all
other articles whatsoever, howsoever carried and transported, by land or by water, on the way to, or from, the
British provinces, subject to such regulations as will secure, with as little embarrassment as possible, the rights of a
lawful or neutral trade.
2. The officers of the customs should be entitled, in proper cases, and on proper proofs, to obtain, from any ma-
gistrate, a warrant to search dwelling houses, and other buildings; to demand the assistance of the marshal of the
district, and his deputies, with the posse of the district, if necessary, for the execution of their duties; and to hold
any person to security for his good behavior, stating, on oath, that they have probable and just cause for believing
that such person is carrying on an unlawful trade, or intercourse, with the enemy.
3. No citizen, or person usually residing within the United States, should be allowed to cross the frontier into
the British provinces, without a passport from the Secretary of State, or from the Secretary of War, or from the
officer commanding the military district in which such person usually resides. All persons coming from the British
provinces into the United States, should be required to report themselves, within a reasonable time, to the military
commander, or the collector of the district within which they shall, respectively, first arrive. And any person
hovering upon the frontier, at a distance from his usual place of residence, without any business requiring his at-
tendance there, and without a passport, should be held to security for his good behavior, as a person suspected,
upon probable cause, to be engaged in an unlawful trade, or intercourse, with the enemy.
4. The militia and army of the United States, on the frontier, should be authorized, under proper regulations, to
co-operate with the civil magistrates, and officers of the customs, in seizing anil securing persons engaged in an un-
lawful trade, or intercourse with the enemy, together with the articles and vehicles employed in such trade, or
intercourse.
5. A more effectual provision should be made for transferring, from the State courts to the Federal courts, suits
brought against persons exercising an authority under the United States, so that such suits may be transferred, as
soon as conveniently may be, after they are commenced.
fi. Treason being defined by the constitution, and misprision of treason being an olfence which is necessarily
founded upon that definition, many practices, of a treasonable nature and effect, which cannot be constitutionally
classed with treason, are unnoticeil in our penal code. An act of Congress declaring such practices to be misde-
meanors, and punishing them with fine and imprisonment, would, perhaps, be the most effectual mode of correcting
the evils arising from an intercourse with the enemy.
The papers that were received from the committee, are now returned; and I embrace the opportunity to repeat
the assurances of the sincere respect, with which I have the honor to be, sir, your most obedient servant,
A. J. DALLAS.
J. W. Eppes, Esq., Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
1814.] THE MINT. 8^3
13tli Congress.] Nq. 436. [3il Session.
PROPRIETY OF LEGALIZING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS IN GOVERNMENT STOCK OR
I'REASURY NOTES.
COMMUNICATED TO IIIE IIOl'SK OK UEPRESENTATIVKS, DKCEMBEK I ft, 1814.
Trf.asiky Uevakimkst, December 10. \81i.
Sir:
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of tliis [noriiing's date, recpiestiiig, for the Coui-
mittce of Claims, an opinion upon the propriety of providing, by law, for the payment in Governienl stock, or trea-
sury notes, of claims allowed by Congress, instead of making general appropriations for payment, out of any mo-
ney in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated?
It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge the disposition manifested by the committee, to accommodate the
treasury upon the present occassion. I do not tiiink, howevei', that the change in tlie mode of appropriation, which
your letter suggests, would be attended with any pulilic advantage, and it might, at this time, be itjjurious lo ihe
public credit. Every creditor is entitled to be paid, according to the terms of his contract: and, as to the medium of
payment, the truth is, that every creditor must accept whatever the treasury is able to otl'er. It is known. ih;it tliere
is no gold and silver, and that bank notes are of a limited circulation, while the Government bank credits are of a
limited amount. Stock and treasury notes are, consequently, the present means of payment proposed by the trea-
sury, generally speaking. But the state of the buisness is better to be explained at the treasury, than to be an-
nounced in an act of Congress; particularly, as I cherish the hope of an early amelioration of our fiscal resources.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir. your most obedient servant,
A. .1. DALLAS.
B. Yancy, Esq. Chairman of the Committee of Claims.
13th Congress.] No. 437. [3d Session.
MINT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, JANUARY 10, 1815.
7o the Senate and House of Representatives oftlie United States:
I communicate for the information of Congress, the report of the Director of the Mint, of the operation of that
establishment during the last year.
JAMES MADISON.
January 10;/j, 1815.
Mint of the United .States, January 2, 1815.
Sir:
I have now the honor of laying betore you a report ol the operation of the Mint for the last year.
Fiom the Treasurer's statementof the coinage, herewith transmitted, it will appear, that during the above
period, there have been struck and issued —
In Gold coins, 15,451 pieces, amounting to $77,270;
In Silver coins, 1,460,575 pieces, amounting to $561,687 50;
In Copper coins, 357,830 pieces, amounting to $3,578 30;
Making, in the whole, one million eight hundred and thirty-three thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine pieces,
amounting to six hundred and forty two thousand five hundred and thirty-five dollars and eighty cents.
I have, sir, the honor to be, with sentiments of the greatest respect and esteem, your most obedient servant,
R. PATTERSON.
James Madison, President of the United States.
884
FINANCE.
[1814.
A Statement of the Coins struck at the Mint of the United States Jrom the 1st of January to the 3Ut December,
ioL4^ ZTlCtUStVc*
GOLD COINS.
Dollars. Cents.
Totals.
Half Eagles.
Quarter ending 31st March, - - - -
" " 30th June, - - - - -
" " 30th September, - - - -
-
3,155
606
11,693
15,775 00
3,030 00
58,465 00
15,454 pieces oF Gold coins, - - - -
15,454
Total amount of Gold coins.
-
$77,270 00
162.435 00
209.436 00
159,291 50
30,525 00
SILVER COINS.
Dimes.
Half Dollars.
Quarter ending 31st March, - - - - -
" " 30th June, - - - - -
" " 30th September, - - - -
** " 31st Decen»ber, - - -
34,500
81,750
305,250
324,870
411,972
302,233
l,460,575piece3of Silver coins, - -
421,500
1,039,075
-
Total amount of Silver coins.
-
561,687 50
COPPER COINS.
Cents.
Quarter ending 31st December, - - - -
coins.
357,830
357,830 pieces of Copper coins.
Total amount of Coppec
-
3 578 30
Number of pieces, 1,833,859, of all the coins.
Amount of all the coins.
-
$642,535 80
Mint of the United States, Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, 31.s^ December, 1814.
JAMES RUSH.
An abstract of the ordinary expenses of the Mint of the United Slates, from the 1st January to the 3ls/ December,
1814, inclusive, viz:
■
Salaries.
Wages.
1
Incidental. Totals.
i
Quarter ending 31st March, 1814, - . - -
" " .30th June, " - - - -
" " 30th Sept. " - - - -
" " 31st Dec. " - - - -
$2,454 10
2,525 00
2,525 00
2,525 00
$1,717 45
1,569 48
1,611 63
1,527 63
$582 25 $4,753 80
920 70 ' 5,015 18
554 09 4,690 73
578 81 4,631 44
$10,029 10
$6,426 19
f.:) g-^g pr,
Amount,
$19,091 14
Mint OF the United .States, Treasurer'' s Office, Philadelphia, 31s/ December, 1814.
jajMes rush.
1815.] STATE OF THE TREASURY. 885
I3th Congress.] ^q^ 438. [3d Session-.
STATE OF THE TREASURY
,^t the close ofiheycar 1811, anda plan for providinfi' titc wai/s and mcann for /.lie year 18ir>.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE O F REPRESKNTATI VKM, J ANU AllY 0 1 , 1 S 1 5.
Treasury Depaktmknt, .fanuary 17, 1815.
Sir:
I have deemed it hitherto my duty to wait, witii deference and respecf. for a di'cisioii U|)i)n flic measures
which I had the honor to suggest to the Committee of Ways and Means, on the 17th ofOctol)er l;ist. iiut tlie rapid
approach to the terminalion of the session of Congress, induces me again to trespass ujjon your aKention, earlier,
perhaps, than is consistent with a satisfactory view of flie situation of the treasury, as souie important plans are still
under legislative discussion. 1 have, now, however, the honor to submit to the consideiatioii of the Couuniltee of
Ways and Means, the following additional statements and propositions.
STATEMENTS.
I. Statement of the sicuation of the treasury at the close of the year 1814.
1. The charges 07i the treasury, for 1611.
It appears that, at the close of the year ISK!, there was a general balance of the appropriations for that year, re-
Hiainiug unsatisfied, and subject to be called for at the treasury, in the year lSl-1, amounting to about $8,1.'!1.31.'5 03
and composed of the following items:
Of the appropriation for the civil department, about . . . . . 390.499 07
Of the appropriation for the military department, ..... 2,Gf)().'i30 33
Of the appropriation for the naval defiartment. ..... 3, (ill, -2 10 73
Of the ap|)ropriation for the diploinatic department. ..... 'J53,81G 0-3
Of tlie appropriations for miscellaneous services, ..... 1,209,19020
8.131,313 03
The annual appropriations for the year 1811, amounted to the sum of . 38,003,091 28
The sum necessary to meet the engagements, in relation to the public debt, was al)out 11, 560, .580 39
49.503,277 07
The gross charge on the treasury, for the year 1814. was, . . . $57,094,590 70
2. The ways and means of the treasury, for ISli.
The gross charge upon the treasury, for the year 1814, amounting to $57,094,590 70, included, as above stated.
the balance of the appropriations of 1813. remaining unsatisfied at tlie close of that year. It is. therefore. proj)er to
place to the credit of the treasury, the outstantling revenue and resources, at the commencement of the year 1914:
and these consisted of the following items:
Of cash in the treasury on the 1st of January, 1814, .... 5.196,482
Of revenue received at the treasury in tlie 1st quarter of 1814, . . 4,280,062 28
Of revenue received in the 2d quarter, ..... 2,822,10805
Of revenue received in the 3d quarter, .... 2,313,183 20
Of revenue received in the 4th quarter, by estimate, . . . 1,920,000 00
Of the proceeds of loans contracted for in 1813, and paid in 181 4. . 3,592,005 00
Of the proceeds of treasury notes issued under the act of 1813. and received in 1811, 1,070,000 00
Of the amount of the loan authorized by the act of the 24th of March, 1814, 25,000,000 00
Of l!ieamountof the loan authorized ijy'the act of the I5th of November. 1814. 3.000,000 00
Of the amount of treasmy notes authorized to be issued by the act of the 4th of
March, 1814, . . . ... . . • 5,000,000 00
Of the amount of treasury tunes, authorized to be issued by the act oi Decem-
ber 20, 1814, . ■ . . . . . . 3.000,000 00
11.311,353 53
4. 602. GOO 00
28,000.000 00
^^, 000. 000 00
$57,170,500 53
From this statement, therefore, it appears.
That the charges on the treasury for 1814, amounted to .... 57,091,59070
That the ways and ineana of the tieasury, for 1814, amounted to . . . 57,170,500 53
$524,090 17
And this excess of charges on the trearury. anvMiuting !(» $524,090 17. beyond th.e ways and means actually ap-
propriated, will be payable (Hit of the revenue uncollected on the 31st of December. 1814.
But, independent of the general view thu> taken of the existing chaigeson the treasury, and of the ways aii^
means designated, by law. lor the service of 1814. it is necessary to present a statement ot the actual receipts and r : -
bursements for that year. . .
The actual receipts at the treasury. during the year 1814,am;iunted tothe sum of S40,007.6G1 53, and consiste;' m
the following items:
The cash in the treasury v.n the 1st of January, 1814, amounted, as above stated, to . $5,196,482 00
The revenue received at the treasury, during the year 1814, amounted, as above stated, to ^ . 11.311,353 53
The cash received at the treasury, in the year 1814, on account of the loans and issues ol treasury
notes, authorized in 1813, amounted, as above stated, to . ■ • • 4.0G2,6G5 00
The cash received at the treasury, on account of the loans authorized .n Is^M, amount-
ed, in the second quarter, to " ..... .6.087,01100
Enlhe third quarter, to ..... .2.815,06000
In the fourth quartei-, by estimate, .... . 2./0/,810 00
^ ' -^ 11.009,381 00
11^3 tt
(^3(3 FINANCE. [1815.
The cash received at the treasury, on account of the issues of treasury notes, authorized
in 1814, amounted in the second quarter, to .... 1,392,10000
In the third quarter, to ..•••• • 1,603,900 oO
In the fourth quarter, to ...... . 4, 23 1,280 00
The actual disbursements at the treasury, during 1814, (taking a part of the fourth quarter by
estimate) amounted to the sum of $38,273,619 38, and consisted of the following payments:
For the civil department, ...... 933,327 97
For miscellaneous services, ... ... 1,207,49230
For the diplomatic department, ...... 206,306 52
For the military department, ..... .20,510,23800
For the naval department, ...... 7,312,89990
For the public debt, ...... 9.103,35459
7,227,280 00
40,007,661 53
38,273,619 28
The estimated balance of cash in the treasury, on the 31st of December, 1814, being . . $1,734,042 25
To these views, however, 1st. of the general charges on the treasury, and of the ways and means designated by
law, for the service of 1814; and 2d, of the actual receipts and disbursements at the treasury, during that year, it is
proper to add a statement of the result, showing tiie condition of t!ie treasury at the end of 1814, in relation to the
unsatistied demands, and to tlie unexpended ways and means.
Fhe unsalisfied demands on the treasury, at the close of 1814, amounted to $19,420,971 42, and consisted of the
balances of appropriations for the following objects:
For the civil department, ...... 519,967 11
For miscellaneous services, ... ... 1,285,682 36
For the diplomatic department, ...... 230,940 10
For the military department, ...... 9,458,898 33
For the naval department, ...... 4,468,251 72
For the public debt, ...... 3,457,231 80
The unexpended amount of the ways and means provided for 1814, was $23,396,881 25, and con-
sisted of the following items:
Cash in the treasury on the 1st of January, 1814, estimated at . . . 1,734,042 25
Revenue uncollected and outstanding, estimated at .... 4,500,00000
Authority to borrow money and to issue treasury notes, not executed, or not yet
productive, under acts of the 4th and 24th of March, 1814, . . . 8,162,839 00
Stock sent to Europe, ..... 3,000.000 00
Underact of November 15, 1814, .... 3,000.00000
Underact of December 26, 1814, .... 3,000,00000
19,420,971 42
9.000,000 00
23,396,881 25
The surplus of ways and means, in reference to the service of 1814, including revenue, and the un-
executed authority to borrow, and to issue treasury notes, is, therefore, . . $3,975,909 83
The conclusion from this statement of the situation of the treasury, at the close of 1814, under the different views
which have been presented, would seem to establish, that tiie ways and means provided for the service of that year
Were considerably more tiian the demands on the treasury would require. But it nuist always be recollected that
the demands are positive and urgent, while a great portion of the ways and means rests upon a precarious foundation.
Thus: the unsatistied demands on the treasury, for the service of 1814, positive and urgent in their
nature, amount to .... . ... 19,420,971 42
The cai-li iii the treasury, and the outstanding revenue, only amount to ■ . . 6,234,042 25
$13,186,929 17
And, consequently, the payment of the difference, amounting to $13,186,929 17, for the service of 1814, must
depend on the success of raising money by loan, or by issues of treasury notes, under the unexecuted authority con-
stituting the remaining ways and means designated for the same year.
II. Statement of the situation of the treasury for the year 1815.
1. T7te charges uponlhe treat>ury,for the year 1815, as already ascertained.
The estimates for the annual appropriations amount to $40,538,889 39. consisting of the following items:
For civil, diplomatic aiid miscellaneous expenses, . . . 1,979,289 39
For the military department. . . . . . . 30,342,238 00
For the naval department, ...... 8,217,36200
The public debt will call for a sum of $15,493,145 30, to answer the following claims:
For interest and reimbursement of stocks existing before the war. . 3.452,775 46
For interest on the funded debt, created since the war, . . .2,922,816 72
For the interest on loans to be effected in 1815, by estimate, . . . 1,500.000 00
For the principal and interest of treasury notes falling due in 1815. and on the 1st
of January, 1816, ..... . 7,617,553 12
40,538,88 1 39
15,493,145 30
$56,032,034 69
From this view, it appears that ways and means must now be provided Uiv an expenditure of $56,032,034 69, in
the year 1815, independent of such additions as may arise from the contemplated establishment of a sinking fund,
in relation to the public debt created since the war, and from any other new object of expense, which shall be
authori7.e<l during the present year.
2. The Jf'ays and Means of the Treasury, for 1815.
The outstanding and uncollected reveiuie, at the commencement of 1815. has been considered as applicable to
the payment ot the unsatistied balances of the appropriations for the preceding year; and, consequently, only such
parts ot the revenue, as shall accrue, and be actually received at the treasury, during 1815, can be embraced in the
resources tor the current service. But it also follows, from that view of the subject, that the treasury is entitled to
be credited in 1815, for the excess, in the provision of ways and means, to meet the expenditure of 1814.
1815.] STATE OF THE TREASURY.
887
This cxxess, consistins of cash, of oiitstandiiis; rovctiuc. and of an autliority (o borrow, or fo issue
treasury notes, amounts, as above stated, to the sum of ------ $.'),97r),909 83
The nctt sum, reci'ivable into the treasury, in the year 1815, for duties on goods imported during
that year, cannot be safely estimated at a greater sum tium ----- 1.000,00000
The direct tax will probably give to the treasury, during the year IS15, a sum of - - - s'ooo'ooo 00
The internal duties, old and new, and postage, on an estimate which is stated in the schedule A,
will probably produce, in the year ISIT), a sum of -----. 7,0.'30 000 00
The sales of public lands will probably produce, in the year 1815, ;i sum of • - ■ - I'ooo^OOO 00
The amount of incidental receipts, from miscellaneous sources, will probably be - - - 'l(io]o<)0 00
S15,l-J5.909 83
But it appears, that the single item of public debt will re(|uire. in the year I815. a sum of - ■ 15 493,1 15 30
And that the revenue (independent of the excess of the authority to" burrow. &c. brought from the ' '
last year's ways and means) will only be - - - " - - . ^ . . 11,150 000 00
Leaving a deficiency, ill tliat respect alone, of - - - $1,313.1.1530
In a more general view, however, it is to be stated —
That the charges upon the treasury, for the year 1815, amount to the sum of - - $50,032,031 C9
That the existing sources of supply amount only to ------ . i5'io;,';»()9 83
And that ways and means must be provided to raise the deficit of - ■ $10,900, 124 80
It will be readily seen, that the estimates of the product of the direct tax, and of the new internal duties, are
applicable only to the present year: and that, in every succeeding year, the amount will be greatly augmented.'
It must also be repeated, that, in (he statements now presente<l, no piovision is inserted for tlie'cdntemiJlated
sinking fund; nor for the payment of a considerable amount of unlifpiidated claims upon the Government for ser-
vices and supplies; as these objects seem to require a distinct consideration.
PROPOSITIONS.
I. It is respectfully proposed, that provision be made to raise a sum of 10.900,121 dollars and 80 centr, in addi-
tion to the amount of the existing revenue, for the service of the year 1815; partly by taxes, partly by an issue of
treasury notes, and partly by an authority to procure money upon loan.
II. It is respectfully proposed, that an additional sum be raised by taxes, to the amount of 5,000,000 dolh.rs; and
that the following objects, or a selection from these objects of taxation, graduated in the amount to produce that
sum. to be made equally productive, shall form the basis of the additional levy:
1. A tax upon inheritances and devises, to be paid by the heirs or devisees, may be made to produce $900,000 00
2. A tax u|ion bequests, legacies, and statutory distribution, to be paid by the legatees, or legal re-
presentatives, may be made to produce - - - - - - - - 500,000 00
3. An auxiliary tax upon all testamentary instruments and letters of administration, to be paid by
the executors or administrators, may be made to produce - - - - 200,000 00
4. A tax upon legal process and proceeding.-^ in the courts of the United States, to be paid by ihe
parties at the time of taking (tut the process, or entering the proceedings, may be made to pro-
duce - - ■• - - - " - - - - - 250.000 00
5. A tax upon conveyances, mortgages, and leases, to be paid by the grantees, mortgagees, and
lessees, may be made to produce - - - - - - - - - 300,000 00
6. A stamp tax upon bonds, penal bills, warrants of attorney, notarial insfi iiments. policies of insur-
ance, all negotiable notes, protests of bills of exchange and promissory notes, bills of sale, and
hypothecations of vessels, bottomry and respondentia bonds, may be made to pi-oduce - 400,000 00
7. A tax of one dollar upon every ban-el of whealen ilour, to be i)aid by the miller, may be made to
produce - - - - - - - - - - - 3,500,000 00
8. A tax upon the dividends, (other than the dividends of banks) and upon the sale and transfer of
the stocks of banks, insurance companies, and other corporations, operating for profit, upon a
money capital, may be made to produce ----.--. Ooo.ooo 00
9. An income tax may be easily made to produce, - ...... 3,000,000 00
511. It is respectfully proposed, that the atlditionai sum t.) be raised, by the specified taxes, shall be appropriated
as follows:
1. Towards establishing a sinking fund, in relation to the public debt, created since the war,
2. Towards the payment of principal and interest of the treasury notes, to be issued in the manner
hereafter suggested, -.--_...-.
3. Towaids defraying the expenses of the present year, ..--..
IV. It is respectfully proposed, that tlieie shall be an emission of treasury notes, for the seivice of tlie"year
1815, to the amount of fifteen millions of dollars, on the following plan:
1. The denominations of the notes shall be such as the Secretary of (he Treasurj-, with the isppiobation of (he
President, may direct.
2. The notes of the denomination of 100 dollars and up'.sard-;, shall be made payable to order, and shall bear
an interest of five and two-iiftlis per centum per aniuim.
3. The notes of a denomination less than 100 dollars, and not less tiian20 dollars, shall be payable to order, .and
bear an interest at the same rate; or shall be payable to beai-ei-. and bear no interest; as the Secretary oi the Trea-
sury, with the approbation of the President of the Unittd States, shall direct.
4. The notes of a denomination under 20 dollars, shall be made payable to bearer, and >;hall be circulated witii-
out interest.
5. The notes shall be issued, and be made payable at the treasury only; but any portion of thein may be depas-
ited with the loan officers or banks throughout the United States, forthepui'pose of being put into general circulation.
C. The holders of the treasury notes, not bearing an interest, may, at any time, exchange them, in sums not less
than 100 dollars, lor certificates of public stock, bearing an iiiterest of seven per cent, peraiuium, and irredeema-
ble for twelve years, from the date of the certificate.^, respectively.
7. The notes shall be leceivable in all payments in the United States; but, in such cases, they may be re-issued.
8. The notes shall be payable by annual instalment, according to their dates, and in the manner to be notified
by the treasury, to wit:
888
FINANCE. L1815.
In 1816, the sum of (one-fifth) - - ^^Vnnn'nnn no
In 1817, the sum ot; ditto, - - - ^oKn oo
In 1818, the sum of chtto, --------- 3,000,00000
In 1810, the sum of ditto, --------- 3,000,000 00
In 1820: the sum of ditto, -------- - 3,000,00000
$15,000,000 00
9. The reimbursement of the notes shall be eflfected. according to the instalments, either by the payment of the
principal and interest to the holders, or by taking out of circulation, and destroying the amount of the instalment,
in notes which have been paid to the United States tor duties, taxes, or other demands.
10 Tliere shall be an appropriation of such a portion of the taxes, above specified, as will be adequate to the
payment of the successive instalments of the notes; and the faith ot the United States should be pledged to make
good anv deficiency. .j- , ■ r , ,-
"^ 11. There shall be no additional issue of treasury notes, except upon a specific pledge ot the same taxes, or ot
other competent taxes, to an amount equal to the reimbursement of the notes, according to the stipulated instal-
ments.
v. It is respectfully proposed, that authority should be given to the President to borrow the sum of twenty-fire
millions of dolkirs, on'the faith of the United States.
1. The loan to be accepted on the most advantageous terms tiiat can be obtained.
2. The amount of the loan, for the payment and security ot principal and interest, to be placed on the same
footing as the rest of the funded debt created since the war.
If the propositions submitted to the consideraticm of the Committee of Ways and Means should be adopted, the
treasury will be placed on the following footing for the year 1815:
1. The ascertained demands upon the treasury amount to ----- $56,032,034 69
2. The existing sources of revenue and supply will produce - - - $11,150,000 00
3. The excess of outstanding revenue, and of authority to borrow money and to issue
treasury notes, for the service of 1814, beyond the demand, is estimated at 3,975,909 83
4. The taxes now proposed, are estimated to produce, for 1815, - - - 5,000,000 00
5. Tlie issue of treasury notes, for the service of 1815, will produce - 15,000,000 00
6. The authority to raise inonev by loan, for the service of 1815, extends to - 25,000,000 00
60,125,909 83
Surplus of ways and means, - - - $4,093,875 U
The surplus of ways and means, for the vear 1815, will be applicable to the establishment of the contemplated
sinking fund, and to the payment of any additional expenses that Congress may authorize.
In making the present communication, I feel, sir, that I have performed my duty to the Legislature and to the
country; but when I perceive that more than forty millions of dollars must be raised, for the service of the year
1815, by an appeal to public credit, through the medium of the treasury notes and loans, I am not without sensa-
tions of extreme solicitude. The unpromising state of the public credit, and the obstructed state of the circulating
medium, are sutficiently known. A liberal imposition of taxes, during the session, ought to raise the public credit,
were it not for the counteracting causes: but it can have no effect in restoring a national circulating medium. It
remains, therefore, with the wisdom of Congress to decide, whether any other means can be applied to restore the
Dublic credit; to re-establish a national circulating medium, and to facilitate the necessary anticipations of the pub-
lic revenue. The humble opinion of this Department, on the subject, has been respectfully, though frankly, ex-
pressed on former occasions, and it remains unchanged.
I have the honor to be. w ith great consideration, sir, your most obedient servant,
A. J. DALLAS.
J. W. Eppf.s, Esq., Chairman qf llie Committee of JVays and Means.
Schedule j3.
Treasury Bf.partmext, Bcvenue Office, December 16. 1814.
Sir:
I have the honoi-, in compliance with your request, to submit the annexed estimates of the products of the
existing internal duties and of the additional duties proposed to be laid by the bills now before Congress; the first
statement exhibiting the products for an entire ycaraftei- the respective duties shall be in full operation, and the last
statement showing the amounts that may be expected to be received from each duty during the year 1815. It may
be proper to add, that the materials do not exist for forming estimates, Avidi regard to the new duties, on which "a
perfect reliance should be reposed.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. H. SMITH, Commissioner of the Revenue.
Hon. Secretary of the Treasury.
No. 1.
Estimate of the products of the existing internal duties and of the proposed additional duties for an entire year after
they shall be in full operation.
Stamps, ----.---.. $510,000
Carriages, ---------- 300,000
Sales at auction, - - - _ . - - - - . 300,000
Refined sugar, --------- 150,000
Licenses to retailers, --------- 900,000
Licenses for stills with the duty on spirits, - - - - - - 4,000,000
Postage, ---------. 250,000
Lotteries. -•-.----.. 150,000
Furniture, ---------- 1,238,000
Horses for the saddle and carriiige. - - - - - - - 70,000
Gold watches, -------.. 60,000
Silver watches, - - - - - - - - - 170,000
Boots, - - - - - - - - - - 75,000
Saddles and bridles, ---.---.. 66,000
Paper, -------.-. 50,000
Candles, ----.--.._ 200,000
Playing cards, ------... 80,00
1815.] DIRECT TAX ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
889
Tobacco and snuff, -----.... 200,000
I '"^' --•------. 400.000
iI"P,' ---------- 350,000
2^^"*' , , , " ■ " ■ - - - - - 200.000
Beer ale and porter, ---....... g^, oy^
Leather, - - ^^^^
$10,379,000
No. 2.
Estimale of the amounts that may be expected to be received/rom theforrg-oing duties during the year ISl.").
^*''i'".P^' ---------- 510,000
Carnages, -........_ 3^
Sales a auction, -----.... gj^ ^^
Refined sugar, ------... j^q ^^^
J licenses to retailers, -----...._ 87.0 000
Licenses for stills, witli the duty on spirits, -----. 2600000
Postage, -------.., 'sso'ooo
Lotteries, -----..... j^ ^00
Furniture, - . .. - . ' - - - - - - 1,238.000
Horses tor the saddle and carriage, -..-.... 70000
Gold watches, ----..... g^'^Q^
Silver watches, ---...... ,-,^^0
Boots 1 '
Saddles and bridles,
Paper,
Candles,
Playing caid.-^.
Tobacco and snuff.
Hats,
Iron,
Nails.
Beer, ale and porter,
Leatner,
570,000
$7,0.53,000
This estimate has been made, on the supposition that the bills laying the new duties will be passed previous to the
1st of January next.
[Vide No. 447.]
ISthCoNGREsv] No 459_ [3d Srssion.
DIRECT TAX ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
COMMINICATK.D TO THK HOUSE OF RKFRESKNTATI VKS, J.WVARV 23, 1815.
Mr. Eppes, iVoni the Committee of Ways and Means, to whom was referred a resolution of the House of Repre-
sentative*, instructing them to inquire into the constitutionality and expediency of imposing a direct tax on the
District of Columbia and the several Territories of the United States, made the following report:
That the 16th clause of the 8th section of the constitution, declares that Congress shall have power " to exercise
•^ exclusive legislation, in all cases whatsoever, over such district of country, not excelling ten miles scjuaie.as may.
" by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Ciovernment of the United
" States." No doubt can be entertained, but that this general grant of legislative powers, mu: t include the right ol
imposing taxes, which is among the most common and ordinary objects of legislation. Nor is it believed that the
exercise of this power, so far as it respects the District of ('olumbia, is either prohibited or limited by any clause of
the constitution. The 3d clause of the id section of the constitution, whicii lieclares " that representatives and direct
taxes shall be apportioned among the several States, which may be included within this Union, according to theii-
respective numbers, whicli shall be determinded by adding to the whole number of I'ree persons, including tho.-e
bound to service for a term (sf years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three-filths of all other persons, isconsidercd
as applying exclusively to the States, and was evidently designed, so far as resnects the imposition of taxes a> a
substitute for the rule ofapportionmeul tixed by the 8th article of the old confederation, umler which each State
contributed for the common deieiice and general welfare, according to the value of its lands, buildings, and improve
ments, instea<l of the amount of its population. The right to tax the other territories of the United States, appears
equally clear. The 4th article of compact between the United States and the territories, declares " the said terri-
tory and the States ^vhich may be formed therein, shall forever remain a part of tiiis conlederacy of the United
States of America, subject to the articles of confederation, and to such alterations therein as may be coustitu-
tionally made, and to all the acts and ordinances ol' the I'nited States in Congress assembled, conformable (hereto.
The inhabitants and settlers in the said teritory, shall be subject to pay a part of the federal debt, contracted or to be
contracted, a proportional part of the expenses of Government, to be apportioned on them by Congress according to
the same common rule and measure by whicli apportionments thereof shall be made on the other States."
On the other point referred to the committee, vi/,: the policy of imposing a direct tax. they have bestowed all th«
attention which its importance merits, from involving the i)rincipies of representation and taxation. It cannot i)e de-
nied, that the imposition of taxes, by persons who owe complete responsibility to the People, is one of the best
securities against t!ie abuse of power. By the constitution of the Lnited States, this principle of representative
responsibility was violated, so iar as respects the District of Columbia, and the rights and interests ot the people
transferred "to persons over whose election the inhabitants have no control. The only question is, whether their
being placed in a peculiar situation by the constitution, Ought to operate as a permament exemption from taxes.
890
FINANCE. [1815.
It is not believed that the right to tax, exercised by persons who owe no responsibility to those on whom their laws
must operate, is in principle more exceptionable, than the exercise of powers which affect the personal riehts, and
even the life of the citizen. On these important questions, however, the Congress of the United States must legislate.
No other power can, within the District of Columbia, prej^cribe the regulations necessary to protect the innocent
and punis^h the guilty. In a free country, every portion of the community ought to contribute to tlie common defence
and "eneral weUare; nor is it believed that tiie framers of the constitution intended to violate this principle, by
exenTpting from taxes a district of country whose natural advantages are surpassed by no portion of the United
States, and which derives peculiar benefits from the disbursement annually of large sums drawn from other portions
The situation of the other territories is materially different: at a distance from market, with a large portion of un-
improved and unproductive land, they are still struggling with all the inconveniences attendant on infant settle-
ments, surrounded by powerful tribes of hostile savages. While, therefore, no doubt can be entertained as to the
constitutional right to impose a direct tax on territories, the committee deem it at present inexpedient, and submit
a bill for imposing a direct tax on the District of Columbia.
;3th Congress.] No. 440. [3d Session.
UNEQUAL OPERATION OF THE ACT IMPOSING A DIRECT TAX.
COMMUMCATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI\T,S, JANUARY 23, 1815.
Mr. Eppes, from the Committee of Ways and Means, to whom was referred the petition of sundry inhabitants of
the counties of Hickman and Dickson, in the State of Tennessee, made the following report:
That the petitioners pray to be relieved from the unequal operation of the act impcising a direct tax. The
section of that act, authorized the several State legislatures to vary the sums imposed on the respective counties.
The legislature of the State of Tennessee passed an act, requiring the assessors of tlie United States, after the valu-
ations were completed, to equalize and apportion the tax on the several counties. The Congress of the United
States passed a law declaring its assent to the act of the State of Tennessee, with a proviso, declaring, " that in case
the assessors should, from any circumstance, fiil to make tlie equalization and apportionment required by the act
of the State of Tennessee, that then, and in that case, the tax should be levied and collected in the form prescribed
by the law of the United States, imposing a direct tax.'" It appears that some of the assessors performed the duties
required by the act of the State of Tennessee; the assessor irom the county of Murry, refused to discharge the du-
ties required by the act; in consequence of which the counties of Hickman and Dickson were deprived of the
advantages derived from the equalization and apportionment, and the tax was levied and collected in con-
formity with the provisions of the law of the United States, declaring the assent of Congress to the act
of the State of Tennessee. The petitioners state, that the refusal of the assessor to act, has subjected the
county of Hickman to a tax of fifty-four cents in the hundred dollars, and the county of Dickson to a tax
of forty cents, while the county of Murry, tlie place of residence of the assessor, is subjected to a tax of
only nineteen cents in the hundred dollars. The petitioners pray, either that the equalization may be now
made, or that the counties of Hickman and Dickson may be allowed a credit for the sum with which, from
the conduct of the assessor, they were made chargeable. It cannot be doubted but that the conduct of the
assessor produced, as stated by the petitioners, inequality in the operation of the tax on the counties of Hickman
and Dickson. As, however, the State of Tennessee alone had the benefit of a partial equalization by the assessors,
all the counties in all the States might, with equal justice, claim an examination of the principles on which their
respective portions of the State quota have been fixed. By the direct tax bill recently passed, provision is made for
an equalization of the tax: this will afford ample relief for the counties of Hickman and Dickson, against the future
operation of the inequality complained of. The tax having been paid in many of the States, and the collection
having progressed in all, the committee consider, that it would be inexpedient to recommend any measure which
might bring into question the principles on which the tax was originally imposed. The following resolution is,
therefore, submitted:
Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioners ought not to be granted.
13th Congress.] Nq. 441. [3d Sessiox.
DUTYONSTILLS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY 23, 1815.
Mr. Eppes, made the following report:
The Committee of Ways and Means, to whom was referred the petition of sundry proprietors of copper stills in (he
State of Connecticut, submit, as a part of their report, a letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue. On a view of
the facts contained in the letter, the committee unite in opinion with the Commissioner of the Revenue, that the duty
recently imposed on the gallon of spirits distilled will tend, in some degree, to remedy the inequality complained of,
and that it is inexpedient, at present, to vary the proportion between the duty on stills and boilers.
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, November 25, 1814.
Sir:
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 23d instant, enclosing a petition from
sundry inhabitants of the State of Connecticut, representing the unequal operation of the existing duty on stills and
boilers.
The information in my possession does not enable me to form a decided opinion whether the present duty on stills
is greater than it should be, compared with that on boilers. Several letters have been received, all of which state
the advantages which the distiller will derive from recent improvements in the construction of boilers, and generally
1815.] BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. 39I
reconiineiitliiig an iticreaswl chity on them: out ii dtii-s not salisractoiily appoar lliat tlio>,e advaiilascs arc pccu •
har to boilers, and that equal adyanlages do not adaeli to some stills over others, owiii;; to lat.MMiprovenients in their
construction. SueJi is undouhledly tlie variety 111 the lornis and modes of operation of die several de-eriptions of ves-
sels used 111 the I uited Slates lor the puijwses of disliilatioii. in their produi live powers, and in the expense willt
which they are worked, that the existiiis duly is relatively lii^lit 011 some, compared with other stills,and on some
compared with other boilers, as well as on some boilers rom|)ared with some stills. Thisetlert. it will be perceived is
altogether independent o( the duty, and is incident to the superior iiiprovements oCthe one kind of vessel over the
other. 1 he boilers, it is to be ridded, being ot recent introduction, po-sess, so far as applicable to them, all the im-
provemenls made in stills.
From an inspection of the whole number onicenses ascertained to have been granted in all the collection districts
(luring the two hist (luarters oi the present year, and in seventy districts lor the third (piarter, it appears that there
have been granted 18,8 IG licenses lor stills, and 51J for boilers; of which number there have been srauled in the
State ol Connecticut, 125 lor stills, and 20 for boilers.
It is certainly desirable that a jusi equality should characterise the duty on stills and boilers. A just eiiiialitv
cannot, however, require the imposition of such ;i duly as would tend in any way to disturb the relative beiielil> at-
tendant on diHereiit descriptions of vessels which would be used independeiil of the existenceof the duty, much less
to deprive ingenuity oi the stimulus to improvement which it reasonably Hnds in the [nolit that flows from such im-
provement.
Upon the whole, as the contemplated duty on the gallon of spirits disUUed within the I'niled State;; will, in some
degree, overcome any inequality in the ])resent duty, and as more experience of the operation of the present duty is
required to ascertain the nature and extent of any existing inequalities, 1 am of the opinion that it would be inex-
pedient at this time to vary the proportion between the duty 011 stills and boilers.
I am, with great respeC, your obedient servant,
S. H. SMITH, Coniinhsioncr of the Receiiu".
Hon. J )HN W. Eppes, Chuiruum of ihe Coimaitlce of JVaya and Mean
13th Congress.] fSjo. 442. [3d S
ESblOK.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, JANUARY 30, 1815.
Having bestowed on the bill, entitled "• An act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the I'nited States
:' America." that full consideration which is due to the great importance of the subject, and dictated by the respect
hich I feel for the two Houses of Congress, I am constrained by a deep and solemn conviction that the bill ought not
I become a law, to return it to the Senate, in which it oiignated, with my objections to tiie same.
W^^livin^r \\\t^ nilp^twm ii\ flip p^in^tiln 1 imml nil tliiii-stir i\\ flid !i>cfic! nf ii ra fik jis^l'iKli^Ii nti in/'/ifrmfif /j<^i l.-.iiL- <il_' K^I..^
To the Senate of the United Stales:
Having bestowed on the bill, entitled "• An act to incorporate the subscribers to the liaiik of the I'liited States
oi An "^ '"'' ■■ ^" " " — " ' ' , , . ,.
which
to bee , -. ..._ „ „ .„, J „.,j^ ...^ ^.
Waiving the question of the constitutional authority of the legislature to establish an incorporated bank, as being
precluded, in my judginent, by repeated recognitions, under varied circumstances, of the validity of such 'an insti-
tution, in acts of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the Government, accompanied by indications, in
ditFerent modes, of a concurrence of the general will of tlie nation, the proposed bank does not appear to be calcu-
lated to answer the purposes of reviving the public credit, of providing a national medium of circulation, and of
aiding the treasury, by lacilitating the indispensable anticipations of the revenue, and by artbrding to the public
more durable loans.
1. The capital o!' the bank is to be compounded of specie, of public stock, and of treasury notes convertible into
stock, with a certain proportion of each, of which every subscriber is to furnish himself.
The amount of the stock to be subcribed, \\\\\ not. it is believed, be sufficient to produce, in I'avor of the public
credit, any consitlerable or lasting elevation of the market price, whilst tiiis may be occasionally depressed by the
bank itself, if it should carry into the market the allowed pro[)ortioii of its ca;>iial, ciiiisisting of public st;;ck, in order
to procure specie, which it may find its account in procuring, with some sacriiice on that part of its capital.
Nor \vill any adequate advantage arise to the i>ublic credit Irom tlie ; uhscrijitioii of tretisury notes. The ac-
tual issue of these notes nearly equals, at i)i'eseiit, tind will soon exceed, the amount to be subscribed to the
bank. The direct efiect of this operation is simply to convert fifteen iiiillioiis of treasury notes into fifteen mil-
lions of six per cent, stock, with the collateral effect of promoting an additional deinaiul for treasury notes beyond
what might otherwise be negotiable.
Public creilit might, indeed, be expected to deriw advantage from the establishment of a national bank, w ithout
regard to the formation of its capital, if the full aid tiiul co-operation of the institutiim were secured to the Govern-
ment during tlie war, and during the period oi its fiscal embarrassments. But. the bank proposed will be i'ree from all
legal obligation to co-operate with the public measures: and, whatever might be the patriotic disposition of its direc-
tors, to contribute to the removal of those embarrassments, and to invigorate the prosecution of the war. fidelity to the
pecuniary general interest of the institution, according to their estimate of it, might oblige them to decline a con-
nexion of their operations with those of the national treasury, during the continuance of the war, and the dfficul-
tics inicident toit. Temporary sacrifices of interest, though overbalanced by tlie future ;ind permanent profits of tlie
charter, not being requirable of right in behalf of the public, might not be gratuitously made: and the bank Mould
reap the full benefit of the grant whilst the public would lose the equivalent expecteil from it. For it must be kept in
view, that the sole inducement to such a grant, on the part of the public, w (iukl be the prospect of substantial aids to
its pecuniary means, at the present crisis, and during the sequel of the war. It is evident that the stock of the bank
will, on the return of peace, if not sooner, rise in the market to a value, which, if the bank were established in a period
of peace, would authorize, and obtain fiir the public, a bonus to a very large amount. In lieu of such a bonus, the
Govermnent is fairly entitled to, and ought not to relinquish or risk, the needful services of the bank, under the
pressing circumstances of war.
•2. The bank, as proposed to be constituted, cannot be relied on, during the war, to provide a circulating medium,
nor to i'urnish loans, or anticipations of the public revenue.
Without a medium, the taxes cannot be collected, and, in the absence of specie, the medium understood to be the
best substitute, is that of notes issued by a national bank. The proposed bank will commence and conduct its opera-
tions, under an obligation to pay its notes in specie, or be subject to the loss of its charter. Without such an obligation,
the notes of the bank, though "not exchangeable fiir specie, yet resting on good pledges, and performing the uses of
specie, in the payment of taxes, and in other public transactions, would, as exjierience has assertained, qualify the
bank to supply at once a circulating medium, and pecunary aids to the Government. Under the fetterSiimposed by the
bill, it is manifest, that, during the actual state of tl.iiigs, and probably during the war, the period particularly
requiring such a medium, and such a resource for loans and advances to the Government, notes, tor which the bank
392 FINANCE. [1815.
would be compellable to give specie in exchange, could not be kept in circulation. The most the bank could effect,
and (he most it could be expected to aim at, would be to keep the institution alive, by limited and local transactions,
which with the interest on the public stock in the bank, might yield a dividend sufficient for the purpose, until a
chan<^e from war to peace should enable it, by a flow of specie into its vaults, and a removal of the external demand
for it, to derive its contemplateil emoluments from a safe and full extension ol its operations.
Oil the whole, when it is considered that the proposed establishment, will enjoy a monopoly of the profits of a
national bank, for a period of twenty years; that the monopolized profits will be continually growing, with the pro-
cess of the national population and wealth; that the nation will, during the !<ame period, be dependent on the notes
of the bank for that species of circulating medium, whenever the precious metals may be wanted, and at all times
for so much thereof as may be an eligible substitute for a specie medium; and that the extensive employment of
(lie notes in collection of the augmeiitetl taxes will, moreover, enable the bank greatly to extend its profitable issues
of them, without the expense of specie capital to support their circulation; it is as reasonable, as it is requisite, that
the Government, in return for these extraordinary concessions to the bank, should have a greater security for attain-
ing the public objects of the institution, than is presented in the bill, and particularly for every practicable accomoda-
tion, both in the temporary advances necessary to anticipate taxes, and in those more durable loans which are equally
necessary to diminish the resort to taxes.
In discharging this painful duty of stating objections to a measure, which has undergone the deliberations, and
received the sanction of the two Houses of the national Legislature, I c(msole myself with the reflection, that, if
they have not the weight which I attach to them, they can be constitutionally overruled; and, with a confidence
ihat, in a contrary event, the wisdom of Congress will hasten to substitute a more commensurate and certain provi-
sion for the public exigencies.
JAMES MADISON.
Washington, January 30, 1815.
AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of Jim erica in Congress assem-
bled. That a Bank of the United States of America shall be established, the capital stock of which shall be thirty
millions of dollars, divided into three hundred tiiousand shares, of one hundred ilollars eacli share; and that sub-
scriptions for thirty millions of dollars, towards constituting the said capital stock, shall be opeiied, on the last
Monday of February next, at the following places, viz: at Portland, in Maine, Portsmouth, in New Hampshire,
Windsor, in Vermont. ]5oston. Providence, New Haven, New York, Nev/ lirunswick, in New Jersey, Philadel-
phia, Baltimore, the city of Washington, Richmond, Raleigh, Charleston, Savannah, Lexington, in Kentucky,
Nashville, in Tennessee, Chillicothe, in Ohio, and New Orleans, under the superintendence of the following per-
sons, as commissioners to receive the same: ;it Portland, Matthew Cob, Isaac Isley, Joshua Wingate, junior; at
Portsmouth, John Goddard, Nathaniel A. Haven, Henry S. Langdon; at Windsor, Elias Lyman, William Leve-
ret. EleazerMay; at Boston, Israel Thorndike, Thomas H. Perkins, William Gray, Aaron Hill, Samuel Brown;
at Providence, Seth Wheaton, F.beiiezer K. Dexter, Henry Siiiitii; at New Haven, Abraham Bishop, William W.
Woolsey. Henry Jones; at New York, Robert Troup. William Paulding, junior, Robert Lenox, John Jacob Astor,
Samuel Tooker, Isaac Bronson, Henry A. Coster; at New Brunswick, James Vanderpool, John Bray, Peter Gor-
don; at Philadelphia, Jared Ingersoll, Thomas M. Willing, Stephen Girard. Chandler Price, Anthony Taylor,
John Sergeant, Cadwallader Evans; at Baltimore. James A. Buclianan, Henry Paysoii, "VMlliani Wilson; at the
city of Washington, John Mason, Robert Brent, John P. Van Ness; at Riciimond, Benjamin Hatcher, John Brock-
eiiborough, John Preston; at Raleigh, Sherwood Haywood, Beverly Daniel, William Peace; at Charleston, John C.
Faber, Thomas Jones, Stephen Elliot, Charles B. Cochran, Thomas Blackwood; at Savannah, John Bolton, Charles
Harris, James Johnson; at Lexington, in Kentucky. (Charles Wilkins, Lewis Sandei's, John H.Morton; at Nasii-
ville, Robert Weakly, Felix Grundy, John R. Bedford; at Chillicothe, Samuel Finley, Thomas James, William
M'Farland; at New Orleans, Dominick A. Hall, Benjamin Morgan. Paul Laiuise, Thomas L. Harman, and Wil-
liam Flood: which subscriptions shall continue open every day, Irom the time olOpening the same, from ten o'clock
in the forenoon, until four o'clock in tlie afternoon, until the Saturday following, at four o'clock in the afternoon,
Avhen the same shall be closed; and immediately thereafter, the commissioners, or any two of them, at the respect-
ive places aforesaid, shall cause two transcripts oi- fliir copies of such subscriptions to he made, one of which they
>iiall send to the Secretary of the Treasury, one they shall retain, and the original siiall, within three days from the
closing of the same, be by the said commissioners transmitted to the said commissioners at Philadelphia, or to one
of them; and on the receipt thereof, the said commissioners at Philadelphia, or any three of them, shall immediately
thereafter convene and proceed to take an account of the said subscriptions; and it more than the amount of thirty
millions of dollars shall have been subscribed, then the said last mentioned cimimissicmers shall appoition the same
iunong the several subscribers, according to their several and respective subscriptions: Provided, however. That
such commissioners shall, by such apportionment, allow and apportion to each subscriber at least one siiare; and, in
case the aggregate .amount of the said subscriptions shall exceed thirty millions of dollars, the said commissioners,
after having apportioned the same as aforesaid, shall cause lists of the said apportioned subscriptions to be ir.ade out,
inclu!iing in each list the apportioned subscription for the place where the original subscription was made, one of
which lists shall be transmitted to tiie commissioners, or to one of the commissioners, under whose superintendence
!-uch subscriptions were originally made, that the subscribers may ascertain from Ihein the number of shares ap-
[>ortoined to such subscribers, respectively; and, if the amount ol thirty millions of dollars shall not be subscribed
during the period aforesaid, at all the places aforesaid, the subscription to ccmiplete the said sum shall afterwards be
and remain open at Philadelphia, under the superintendence of the said commissioners appointed at that place and
■he subscription may be then made by any corporation, copartnership, or person, ibr any number of shares not ex-
ceeding the amount required to complete the said sum of tiiiity millions of dollars. And, in case of the death, or
refusal to serve, of any of the commissioners ati:)resaid, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States to
supply the vacancy or vacancies thus created, by appointing some suitable person or persons.
Skc. 2. And be it further enacted. That it shall be lawful for any person, copartnership, or body politic, to sub-
scribe for so many shares of the said capital stock of the said bank, as he, she, or they, shall think fit, not exceed-
ing three thousand shares, except as is hereinaiter provided for the subscription on behalf of the United States, and
the sums respectively subscribed, except on behall of the United States, as is hereinafter provided, shall be payable
in the inanner following; that is to say: five millions ot dollars thereof in gold or silver coin of the United States,
or of foreign coin at the value heretofore established by the act of Congress, entitled *' An act regulating the cur-
rency of foreign coins,'' passed the tenth day of April, one thousand eight hunflred and six; ten millions of dol-
lars thereof in gold or silver coin, as aforesaid, or in the public debt of the United States, contracted by virtue of
the act oi Congress, entitled " x\n act authorizing the loan for a sum not exceeding eleven millions of dollars,"
passed the iourteenth day ot March, one tiiousand eight hundred and twelve, or contracted, or to be contracted, by
virtue of any subsequent act and acts of Congress heretofore passed, authorizing a loan or loans; and fitteen millions
()r(ioliars lliereot in gold or silver coin, or in treasury notes, issued under the act of Congress, entitled " An act to
authorize the issuing ot treasury notes," passed the thirtieth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and twelve,
or issued, or to be issued, under the authority of any subsequent act or acts of congress, authorizing, or which shall
authorize, treasury note> to be issi.ed, previously to the final closing of the subscriptions to the said^bank. And the
said payment shall be made and completed in the sums and at the times hereinaiter declared, that is to say: at the
time ot subscribuig there shall be paid six dollars and sixty-six cents and two-thirds ofa cent on each share, in gold
or silver coin; twenty dollars in (he treasury notes aforesaid; and thirteen dollars thirty-three cents and one-tliird
ot a cent in the public debt ol the United States, contracted, or to be contracted, as atoresaid: at the expiration of
four calendar months after the time of subscribing there shall be paid the further sum of three dollars thirty-three
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cents and one-third of a cent on each shaie, in gold or silver coin; ten dollars in the treasury notes aforesaid; and
SIX dollars sixty-six cents and two-thirds iila cent in the public debt of the Ilnit^'d States, contracted or to be con
tracted as aforesaid: at tlie expiration of six calendar months from tiie time of subscribirii;, there shill be paid the fur-
ther sum ot three dollars thirty-three cents atul one-third of a cent on each share, in gold or silver coin; ten d.illars
m the treasury notes aforesaid; aiul six dollars sixty six cents and two-thirds of a cent in the public debt of the
United States, contracted, or to be contracted, as aforesaid: at the exi)iration of eight calendar months from the time
ot subscribing, there shall be paid the further sum of three dollars thirty-three cenis ami one-third of a cent, in gald
or silver coin; ten dollars in the treasury notes aforesaid; and six dollars sixty-six cents and two-thirds of a cent in
the public debt of the United ^itates, contracted, or to be contracted, as aforesaid. And the subscriptions in public
stock, and treasury notes, as aforesaid, shall be taken and credited for the principal and so much of tiie interest
thereof, respectively, as shall have accrued on the day of subscribing the same. And, at the '.inif of subscribing to
the capital stock ot the said bank, as aforesaid, each and every subsciiber shall deliver to the commissiuners at the
place of subscribing, as well the specie amount of their subscriptions, respectively, as the certificates of stock for the
stock proportion ot their subscriptions, respectively, together with a power of attorney authori'/.ing the said commis-
sioners, or a majority of them, to transfer tlie said stock, in due form of law, to " The President, Directors. ;ind
Company, of the said Bank of the United States of Antcrica," as soon as the said bank shall be organized; and, also,
treasury notes tor the proportion of the subscriptions, respectively, payable in treasury notes as aforesaid: Pro-
vided, always, That if, in consequence of the apportionment of shares in the said l),uik among the sub!:crib2rs,in the
case and in the manner hereinb>-fore prescribed, any subscriber shall h:'.ve delivered to the commissioners, at the
time of subscribing, a greateramount of specie, stock, and treasury notes, than shall be necessary to complete the
payments lor the share or shares to such subscriber, apportioned as' aforesaid, the commissioners shall only retain
so much of the said money, stock, and treasury notes, as shall be necessary to complete such payment-:, and sliall
forthwith return, on application for the same, the surplus thereof to the subscriber lawfully entitled thereto. And
the commissioners respectively shall deposite the gold and silver, certificates of stock, and treasury notes, by them
respectively received, as aforesaid, Ironi the subscribers to the said bank, iii some place of secure and sate keepin",
so that the same may and shall be specifically delivered and transferred, as the same were by them respectively re-
ceived, to the said president, directors, and company, of the said Bank of the United States of America, oi- to their
order, as soon as shall be required at"ter the organization of the said bank.
Sec. 3. .^nd be it further enacted. That the United States may, at any time before the expiration of this act, in
pursuance of any law which may be passed by Congress for that p"urpose, cause to be subscribe<i, for the use of the
United States, to said bank, fifty thousand additional shares, to be paid in public stock, bearing an interest of four
per cent, per annum, redeemable in any sums, and at any periods, which the Government may deem fit.
Sec. 4. Jlnd be it further enacted, That whenever and as often as any of the treasury notes, subscribed as afore-
said, to the said capital stock oi the said bank, shall be due at.d payable, it shall be lawful for the Secretary of the
Treasury (and he is hereby authorized and required) to pay and redeem the same, principal and interest, by caus-
ing certificates of public stock lor an equal amount, bearing an interest <.^i^ six per cent, per annum, and redeemable
in any sums, and at any periods, which the Government may deem fit, to be prepared and made in the usual form,
and the same to be delivered to the president and directors of the said bank, in satisfaction and discharge of sucii
treasury notes.
Sec. 5. ,flndbe it further enacted. That the subscribers to the said liank of the United Slates of America, their
successors and assigns, shall be, and are hereby created, a corporation and b;)dy politic, by the name and style of
" The President, Directors, and Company, of tlie Bank of the United States of America," and shall so continue
until the third day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five; and by that name shall be, and
are hereby made, able and capable in law, to have, purchase, receive, possess, enjoy, and retain, to them and their
successors, lands, rents, tenements, hereditaments, goods, chattels, and ctfects, of whatsoever kind, nature, and
quality, to an amount not exceeding in the whole thirty five millions of dollars, including the amount of the capital
stock aforesaid; and the same to sell, grant, demise, alien, or dispose of, to sue and be sued, plead, and be im-
pleaded, answer and be anwered, defenit and be defended, m ail courts and places whatsoever; and also to make,
nave, and use, a common seal, and the same to break, alter, and renew, at their pleasure; and, also, to ordain, es-
tablish, and put in execution, such by-laws anil ordinances, and regulations, as they shall deem necessary and con-
venient, for the Government ot the said corporation, not being contrary to the constitution and laws of the United
States; and generally to do and execute ail and singular the acts, matters, and things, wl.ich to tiiem shall or may-
appertain to do; subject, nevertheless, to the rules, regulations, restrictions, limitations, and provisions, heieinaftt'r
prescribed and declared.
Sec. 0. ^^nd be itfiirtlier enacted, That, for the management of the affairs of tlie said corporation, there shall l)e
twenty-five directors, ^vho shall be elected at the banking house in Philadelphia, on the first Monday of January, in
each year, by the stockholders or proprietors of the capital stock of the said corpi>ration, and by a plurality of votes
then and there actually given, according to the scale of voting hereinafter prescribed. And the directors, so duly
chosen, t'lall be capable of serving by virtue of such choice, until the end or exnira'ion of tlie first Monday in Jan-
uary next ensuing the time of such election, and no longer: Provided, (divayn, 'i'hat the first election and appoint-
ment of directors shall be at the time, and for the period, hereinaiter d,'cl;irerl.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted. That, as soon as the sum of twelve millions of dollars in gold and silver coin,
and in the public debt and treasury notes, shall have been actually received on account of the subscriptions to the
said capiial stock, (exclusively of the subscription aforesaid on the part of the United States) notice thereof shall !>3
given by the persons under whose superintendence the subscriptions shall have been made at Philadelphia, in at
feast two public newspapers, printed in each of the places wheie subscriptions shall have been made; and the .said
persons shall, at the same time, and in like manner, notify a time and place, within the said city of Philadelphia, at
the distance of at least twenty tiays from the time of such notification, fsr proceeding to the election of directors as
aforesaid; and it shall be lawful for such election to be then and there made. And the persons who sliall be then
and there chosen, as aforesaid, shall be the first directors, and shall proceed to elect one of their number president
of the said corporation, and they shall be capable of serving, by virtue of such choice, until the end and expiration of
the first Monday of January next ensuing the time of making the same, and shall fnthwith, thereafter, commence
the operations of the said bank, at the said city of Philadelphia: Provided, (dn-tnjs. That in case it should at any
time liappen, that at an election of directors and president of the said corporation should not be made upon any
day when, in pursuance of this act, they ought to be made, the said corporation shall not for that cause be deemed
to be dissolved; but it shall be lawful on any other day to hold and make an election of directors and president of
tiie said corporation, (as the case may be) in such manner as shall have been regulated by the by-laws and ordinances
of the said corporatum; and, until such election be so made, the directors and president, for the time being, shall
continue in office: And provided, also. That, in case of the death, resignation, or removal, of the president of the
said corporation, the directors shall proceed to elect another president: Ami provided, aho. That in case of the
death, resignation, or absence It om the United States, or removal of a director from oflice, the vacancy shall be
.supplied by the stockholders.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted. That the directors, for the time l)eing, shall have power to appoint such
officers, clerks, and servants, under tiiem, as shall be necessary for executing the business of the said corporation,
and to allow them such compensaticni for their services, respectively, as shall be reasonable; and^ shall be capable of
exercising such other powers and authorities for the well governing and ordering (if the affairs of the said corpoj-ation,
' as shall be prescribed, fixed, and determined, by the laws, regulations, and ordinances, of the same.
Sec. 9. And belt further enacted. That the" following rules, restrictiims. limitations, and provisions, shall foiin
and be fundamental articles ot the constitution of the said corporation, to wit:
1. The number of votes to whicli the stockholders shall be entitled, in voting for directors, shall be according to
the number of shares he, she, or they, respectively, shall hold, in the proportions follow ing, that is to say: for one
share, and not more than two shares, one vote; for every two shares above two. and not exceeding ten, one vole ;
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394 FINANCE. [1815.
f;)r every four shares nbove ten, and not exceeding thirty, one vote; for every six shares above thirty, and not
exceeding sixty, one vote; for every eight shares above sixty, and not exceeding one hundred, one vote; and for every
ten shares above one hundred, one vote. But no person, copartnership, or body politic, shall be entitled to a
gieater number than thirty votes; and alter the first election, no share or shares shall confer a right of voting, which
shall not have been holden three calendar months previous to the day of election. Ami stockholders actually resi-
dent wilhin the United States, and none other, may vote in election by proxy.
2. Not more than three-fourths of the directors in office, at the time of an annual election, shall be elected for
(he next succeeding year, and no person shall be a director more than three out of four years; but the director who
shall be the president at the time of an election, may always be re-elected.
3. None but a resident citizen of the United States, and holding at the time of his election not less than ten
shares, bona tide in his own right, shall be a director; and if any director shall cease to be a stockholder to that
amount, he siiall cease to be a director.
4. No director sliall be entitled to any emolument. The stockholders may make such compensation to the presi-
dent, for his extraordinary attendance at the bank, as shall appear to them reasonable.
5. Not less than seven directors shall constitute a board for the transaction of business, of whom the president
shall always be one, except in case of sickness or necessary absence, in which case his place may be supplied by any
other director whom he, by writing, under his hand, shall depute for the purpose. And the (lirector so deputed,
may do and transact all the necessaiy business belonging to the office of a president of the said corporation, during
the continuance oftne sickness or necessary absence of the president.
6. A number of stockholders, not less than sixty, who, together, shall be proprietors of one thousand shares or
upwards, shall have power at any time to call a general meeting of the stockholders, for purposes relative to the
institution, giving at least ten weeks' notice in two public newspapers of the place where the bank is seated, and
specifying in such notice the object or objects of such a meeting.
7. Every cashier or treasurer, before he enteis upon the duties of his office, shall be required to give bond, with
two or more sureties, to the satisfaction of the directors, in a sum not less than fifty thousand dollars, vvith a condition
for his sood behavior, and the faithful performance of his duties to the corporation.
8. The lands, tenements, and hereditaments, which it shall be lawful for (he said corporation to hold, shall be
only such as shall be requisite for its immediate accommodation in relation to the convenient transacting of its busi-
ness, and such as shall have been bona fide mortgaged to it by way of security, or conveyed to it in satisfaction of
debts previously contracted in the course of its dealings, or purchased at sales upon judgments which shall have
been obtained tor such ilebts.
9. The total amount of debts which the said corporation shall at any time owe, v/hether by bond, bill, note, or
other contract, over and above the debt or debts due for money deposited in the bank, shall not exceed the sum of
thiriy millions of dollars, unless the contracting of any greater debt shall have been previously authorized by a law
of the United States. In case of excess, the directors under whose administration it shall happen, shall be liable for
the same, in their natural and private capacities, and an action of debt may, in such case, be brought against them,
or any of thesn, tlieir or any of their heirs, executors, or administrators, in any court of record of the United States,
or either of them, by any creditor or creditors of the said corporation, and may be prosecuted to judgment and execu-
tion, any condition, covenant, or agreement, to the contrary notwithstanding. But this provision shall not be con-
strued to exempt the said corporation, or the lands, tenements, goods, or chattels, of the same, from being also liable
for, and chargeable with, the said excess. Such of the said directors who may have been absent when the said excess
was contracted or created, or who may have dissented from the resolution or act whereby the same was so contracted
or created, may respectively exonerate themselves from being so liable, by forthwith giving notice of the fact, and of
their absence or dissent, to the President of the United States, and to the stockholders, at a general meeting, which
they shall have power to call for that purpose.
10. The haid corporation shall not, directly or indirectly, deal or trade in any thing except bills of exchange,
gold or silver bulliim, or in the sale of goods really and truly pledged for money lent, and not redeemed in due time,
or goods which shall be the pioceeds of its lands. It shall not be at liberty to purchase aiiy public debt whatsoever;
nor shall it take more than at the rate of six per cent, per annum for or upon its loans or discounts.
11. The said corporation shall not, in any one year, sell any portion of the public debt constituting a part of its
capital stock aforesaid, to an amount exceeding five millions of dollars, without the consent of Congress.
12. No loan shall be made by the said corporation, lor the use, or on account, of the Government of the United
State;', to an amount exceeding five hundred thousand dollars; or of any pardcular State, to an amount exceeding
fifty thousand dollars; or to any foreign Prince or State, unless previously authorized by a law of the United States.
13. The stock of the said corporation shall be assignable and transferable according to such rules as shall be in-
stituted in that behalf, by the laws and ordinances of the same.
14. The bdls obligatory and of credit, under the seal of the said corporation, which sh;ill be made to any person
or persons, shall be assignable by endorsement thereupon, under the hand or hands of such person or persons, and his,
iier, or their executors or administrators, and of his, her, or their assignee or assignees, and the executors or administra-
tors of such assignee or assignees, and so as absolutely to transferand vest (he property thereof in each and every as-
signee or assignees successively, and to enable such assignee or assignees, and his, her, or their executors or administra-
tors, to maintain an action thereupon in his, her, or their own name or names. And the bills or notes which may be is-
sued by order of the said corporation, signed by the president, and countersignecl by the principal cashier or treasurer
th;Teoi, promising the payment of money to any person or persons, his, her, or then- order, or to bearer, although not
uiiiier the seal of the said corporation, shall be binding and obligatory upon the same, in the like manner, and with
the like force and effect, as upon any private person or persons, if issued by him, her, or them, in his, her, or their
private or natural capacity or capacities, and shall be assignable and negotiable in like manner as if they were so
issued by such private person or persons; that is to say: those which shall be payable to any person or persons, his,
her, or their order, shall be assignable by endorsement, in like manner, and with the like effect, as foreign bills
of exchange now are; and those which are payable to bearer, shall be assignable and negotiable by delivery only.
15. Half yearly dividends shall be made of so much of the profits of the bank as shall appear to the directors
advisable; and once in every three years, the directors shall lay before the stockholders, at a general meeting, for
their information, an exact and particular statement of the debts which shall have remained unpaid after the expira-
tion of the original credit, for a period of treble the term of that credit, and of the surplus of profits, if any, after
deducting losses and dividends, ff there shall be a failure in the payment of any part of any sum subscribed by any
person, copartnership, or body politic, the party failing shall lose the benefitof any dividend which may have accru-
ed prior to the time for making such payment, and during the delay of the same.
16. The directors of said corporation shall be bound to establish a competent office of discount and depnsife in
the District of Cohinibia.wheneverany law of the United States shall require such establishment;and it shall be lawful
for the saiu directors to establish offices wheresoever they shall think fit, within the United States or the territories
thereof, for the purposes of discount, deposite, and distribution; or for the purposes of deposite and distribution
only; and upon the same terms, and in the same manner, as shall be practised at the bank; and to commit the man-
agement of the said offices, and the business thereof respectively, to such persons, and under such regulations, as
they shall deem proper, not being contrary to law or to the constitution of the bank. Or, instead of establishing
such omces, it slia 1 be lawful for the directors of the said corporation, from time to time, to employ any other bank
or banks, at any place or places that they may deem safe and proper, to manage and transact the business proposed
as aforesaid to be managed and transacted by such offices, under such agreements, and subject to such regulations,
as they shall d«im Just and proper. But the managers or directors of every office of discount, deposite, and distri-
bution, established as aforesaid, shall be annually appointed by the directors of the bank, to serve one year; each of
them shall jje a citizen of the United States, and shall hold, at the time of his appointment, not less than five shares
in the said bank, bona fide in his own right: and if he shall cease to be a stockholder to that amount, he shall cease
to be a manager or director of such office of discount, deposite, and distribution; and not more than three-fourths
1815.] BANK OF THE UNITK!) .STATES. P^q,-
of (he said managers or directors in office at the time of ,ui anuual appointment, shall be re-appoinled for the next
i^ucceeding yearj nor shall any person be a manager or director for more than three out of four years; but the pre-i
dent may be always le-appointed. "
17. The said corporation, all offices of discount, deposite, and distribution, and of deposite and distribution on>v
which shall be established by the said dn-ectors as aforesaid, and all banks by the said directors crnpioyed in lieu ot'
such officers as aforesaid, shall be bound to receive, upon depi>si(e, the treasury notes of tlie United .States which
have been, or may be hereafter, issued by virtue of any law or laws of the United States; but it shall be option:>l
with the said corporation to pay and discharge the checks or drafts of the persons making such deposite, in treasury
notes, lor the amount thereol, either in gold uv silver coin, or in the notes of the bank, or in treasury notes. And
all banks by the said directors eiiiploye.l as aforesaid, in lieu of the oflices aforesaid, shall he further bound to
receive on deposite, and to circulate, the notes of tlie saiil corporation, on the same terms, and in the same manner
as the notes of the said banks respectively me received and circulated: and, from time to time, is.^ue and eNchan"e'
for the said notes ol the said corporation, other notes of the said corporation, or the notes of the said banks respec-
tively, or treasury notes, at the option of the persons applying for such issue or exchange. The said corporation
sjiall, at all times, distribute among the offices of disccniiil, deposite, and distribution, and of deposite and distribu-
tion only, and at all the banks employed in lieu of such offices as aforesaid, a sufficient sum, in the various denomi-
nations of the notes of the said corporation, and in the treasury notes whicli it may receive upon deposite from the
Government, to answer the demand therefor, and to establish a sufficient circulating medium throughout the IJnited
States and the territories thereof.
18. The officer at the head of the Trea.-.ury Department of the United Slates shall be furnished, from time (o lime -
as often as he may require, not exceeding once a week, witii statements of the amount of capital stock of the said cor- •
poration, and of the debts due ti; the same; of the moneys deposited therein; of the notes in circulation: ami of the
cash in hand; and shall have a right to inspect such general accounts in the books of the bank as shall relate to the
said statement: Provided, That this shall not be construed to imply a right of inspecting the account of any private
individual or individuals with the bank.
.Sec. 10. /hid bci/furl/ier enacted, That if the saiil corporation, or any ])erson or persons for or to the use of
the same, shall deal or trade in buying or selling any goods, wares, merchandise, or commodities whatsoever, cim-
trary to the provisions of this act, all and every person and persons by whom any order or direction for so dealiii"
or trading shall have been given, aiul all and every person and nersuns who shall have been concerned as parties or
agents therein, shall forfeit and lose treble the value of the gootls, wares, merchandises, and commodities, in whicli
such dealing and trade shall have been: one half thereof to the use of the informer, and the other lialf thereof to the
use of the United Stales, to be recovered in any action of law, with costs of suit.
.Sec. 1 1. ^nd he iffurUicr enacted, That if the said corporation shall advance or lend any sum of money, for the
use or on account of the Government of ^he United States, to an amount exceeding three hundred lliousand dollars;
or of any particular .State, to an amount exceeding tifiy thousand dollars; or of any foreign Prince or State, (unlcs,-4
previously authoiT/.ed thereto by a law of the United .States) all and every person and persons, by and witii whose
order, agreement, consent, approbation, and connivance, such unlawful advance or loan shall have been made,
upcjii conviction thereof, shall forfeit and pay, for every such offence, treble the value or amount of the sum or sums
which shall have been so unlawfully advanced or lent; one-fifth thereof to the use of the informer, and the resiilue
thereof to the use of the United States.
Sec. 13. Jind be itfitrtlier enacted. That the bills or notes of the said corporation, originally made payable, or
which shall have become payable, on demand, shall be receivable in all payments to the (.inited States, until other-
wise directed by act of Congress.
Sec. 13. ^Ind be it further enacted. That if the subscriptions and payments to the said bank shall not be made
•and completed, so as to enable the same to commence its operations, or if the said bank shall not commence its
operations on or before the lirst day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixteen, then, and in that case, this
act shall be null and void.
Sec. 14. .^nd be it further enacted. That it shall at all times be lawful for a committee of either House of Con-
gress, appointed for that purpose, to inspect the books, and to examine into the proceedings, of the corporation
hereby created, and to report whether the provisions of this charter have been by the same violated or not; and
whenever any committee as aforesaid, shall hnd and report, or the President of the United States shall have reason
to believe, that the charter has been vic^lated, it may be lawful for Congress to direct, or the President to order, a
scire facias to be sued out of the circuit court of the district of Pennsylvania, in the name of the United States,
(which shall be executetl upon the president of the corporation, for the time being, at least fifteen days before the
commencement oi' the term of said court,) calling on the said corporation to show cause wherefore the charter
hereby granted sliall not be declared fmfeited; and it shall be lawful for the said court, upon the return of the said
scire facias, to examine into the truth of the alleged violation; and if such violation be made appear, then to pro-
nounce and adjudge, that the said charter is forfeited and annullecl: Provided, however. Every issue of fact which
may be joined between the United States and the corporation aforesaid, shall be tried by jury. And it shall be
lawful (or the court aforesaid, to require the production of such of the books of the corporation as it may deem
necessaiy for the ascertainment of the controverled liicts; and the final judgment of the court aforesaid, shall be
examinable in the supreme court of the Uniieil States, by writ of error, and may be there reversed or affirmed,
according to tiie usages of law.
Sec. 15. ,/ind be it further enacted. That, during the continuance of this act, and whenever required by the
Secretary of the Treasury, the said corporation shall do and perforin the several and respective duties of the Com-
missioners of Loans, for the several States, or of any one or more of them, at the times, in the manner, and up)n
(he terms, to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Sec. 1G. .find be it further enacted, That no other bank shall be established by any future law- of the United
States, during the continuance of the corporation hereby created; for which the faith of the United States is hereby
pledged: Provided, Congress may renew existing charters for banks in the District of Columbia, not increasing the
capital thereof; and may grant charters, if they deem it expedient, to any banking associations now in operation,
in the said District, and lenew the same, not increasing the capital thereof. And notwithstanding the expiration
of the term (iir whicli the corporation is created, it shall be lawful to use the corporate name, style, and capacity,
for the purpiise of suits, for the final settlement and liquidatiim of the affiurs and accounts of the corporation, and
for the sale and disposition of their estate, real, personal, and mixed, but not for any other purpose, or in any other
manner whatsoe^e^: nor for a pei'iod exceeding two years, after the expiration of the said term of incorporation.
UANGDON CHEVES, f^'peaker of the House of Reprei,entative>i.
JOHN GAILLARD, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
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FINANCE.
[1815.
13th Congress.]
No. 443.
[3d Session.
DUTIES AND DRAWBACKS.
COWMONICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 3, 1815.
gm: Treasury Department, February 2, 1815.
In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, passed on the third of March, 1797, I
have the honor to transmit a statement exhibiting the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares, .-.nd mer-
chandise, imported into the United States, and exported therefrom, during the years 1811, 1812, and 1813.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
A. J. DALLAS.
ITie Hon. the Speaker <\f the House of Representatives.
Statement exhibiting the amount of Draicbuck payable on sundry articles exported from the United Slates, dur-
ing the years 1811, 1812, and 1813, compared with the amount of Duties collected on the same, respectively.
IN THK TEAU 1811.
IN THE TEAR 1812.
IN THE TEAIX 1813.
BPSCIEB or MEUCUA^DIBB.
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
Duties
Drawback
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
received.
payable.
On XtercliaiK'.ise —
Dollars.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Oollais.
Dollars.
Dollars.
Payingadutvof ISpercent. ad val.
2,852,535
438,666
654,808
111,958
6,306
2,622
Do ' 27i do
-
-
4,094,997
2,714
1,653,634
16,456
Do I7i do
484,048
38,030
176,766
18,966
572
470
Do 32i do
-
-
1,416,681
498
365,352
2,215
Do 22^ do
32,210
2,566
11,435
286
6
10
Do 42| do
-
-
46,353
-
13,725
Wines, Madeira, - - ~
169,031
17,256
113,256
3,951
16,986
974
Biirguntlv, Champaign, &c. -
375
-
936
-
1,632
100
Sherry ana St. Lucar,
1,808
-
15,325
-
65,889
599
Claret, in bottles.
10,869
2.306
13,128
1,447
18,609
2,954
Lisbon, Oporto, &.C. -
37,361
3,157
45,583
1,787
16,199
TenerifiV, Fayal, &c.
194,406
10,575
284,235
8,912
94,393
60
All other, - - -
194,020
61,464
221,146
39,685
201,241
47,224
Spirits, foreign, distilled fi-om grain, -
10,572
361
24,704
-
694
611
Do fi-om otlier mulerials,
964,447
21,622
1,510,810
3,755
649,960
18,635
Do from domestic produce, -
30
-
173
-
15
Do from molasses, -
_
_
79
Molasses, - - ~ ~
427,011
926
463,495
-
366,452
96
Beer, Ale, and I't rter,
3,616
174
7,472
-
1,902
39
Teas, Bohca, - - -
18,296
11,319
23,066
2,199
_
35
Souchong, - - -
124,146
31,944
79,198
54,208
44,039
44
Jlyson, - - -
115,629
29,439
186,768
13,668
59,137
96
Other Green, - - -
376,535
17,934
448,479
7,030
125,715
Coffee, - - - -
1,457,152
550,607
1,801,952
668,554
1,251,305
279,131
Cocoa, - - - -
47,967
32,442
38,287
7,464
9,498
4,470
Cllocoi;tte, - - - -
55
-
30
-
37
Sugar, Brown, Clayed, or otlierwlse.
1,452,539
96,228
2,135,297
173,430
1,647,640
45,859
White, Ch.ycd, or Powdered,
492,015
424,195
420,780
243,6ti3
368,781
111,720
Loaf and Candy,
204
-
33
_
366
Other refined, and Lump,
79
-
-
_
53
Almonds, - - ~ ~
4,989
152
10,857
1,269
12,319
Cunants, - - - -
2,087
-
6,051
-
1,619
Prunes and Plums, - - -
870
-
952
_
3,722
Figs, _ _ _ -
5,822
634
5,552
193
3,325
Raisins, in jars and boxes, -
16.647
307
10,269
519
41,902
Do. all other.
11,954
409
7,024
242
24,744
Candles, Tallow, _ - -
951
303
214
292
1,167
Wax and Spermaceti,
492
-
636
100
87
139
Cheese, _ - - -
882
325
2,246
45
2,201
491
Soap, _ - - -
15,831
8,748
14,308
4,600
1,059
3,314
Tallow, _ - _ _
16,532
545
11,593
-
10,514
Spices, Mace, _ _ _
15,849
17,696
3,231
7,642
733
Nutmegs, - - -
73,320
43,744
977
6,900
714
Cinnamon, _ _ -
8,061
5,437
217
3,109
848
648
Cloves, _ - _
35,236
26,208
25,909
6,263
6,889
16,908
Pepper, _ - -
169,834
190,337
101,465
78,393
65,724
1,529
Pimento, - - -
15,283
809
9,453
1,148
4,302
Chinese Cassl;i, - -
11,535
5,140
14,042
3,241
3,379
379
Tobacco, manufactured, oli.tr tlian
Snuff, &.C. _ - -
1,142
-
8.-4
-
358
SnufF, - - ~ -
80
-
96
18
86
Indigo, _ - - -
196,614
104,489
70,209
32,670
112,426
sr
Cotton, _ _ _ -
11,350
5,203
67,677
14,469
61,471
16,046
Powder, Hair, _ _ _
-
-
-
_
9
Gun, _ - _
160
-
520
-
18,120
Starc'.i, _ _ - _
140
—
288
1
252
134
Glue, ~ . T ^
576
-
3,755
-
3,962
Pewter Plates and Dishes, -
155
_
354
_
3
Anchors and Sheet Iron,
5,069
-
13,660
—
7,533
Hoop and Slit Iron,
1,764
743
10,412
175
3,773
NaiU, _ - _ -
5,796
1,393
30,284
681
8,272
Spikes, _ - _ -
523
34
1.986
85
462
1815.]
THE SINKING FUND.
STATEMENT— Continued.
KPEOIKS or MEBCHANDISB.
Qiiicksilvei-, - - -
Paints, Ochre, Yc-llow, in Oil,
Dry Yellow Oclire,
Spanish Hrown,
White and Red Lead,
Leud, and manufactures of, -
Seines, _ - _
Coi'diige, Tarred,
Do. Ujitarred, -
Cables, _ - -
Sleil, _ _ -
Hemp, _ - _
Uiilirred Yarn, -
Twine and Pack-thread,
Glauber Salts,
Coal, _ _ _
Malt, - _ -
Fish, Dried or Smoked,
Pickled, Salmon,
Mackerel, -
All other, -
Glass, Black Quart Bottles, -
Window,
Cig-ars, _ - _
Lime, _ _ _
Boots, _ _ _
Shoes and Slippers of Silk,
Do. all other.
Cards, Wool and Cotton, -
Pl.aying,
Dollars,
IN TllE YEKB. 1811.
Duties
received.
Dollars.
859
11
1,36'2
224
17,268
13,399
30,148
3,088
2,632
4,719
221,43!-
4
5,554
4,862
4
644
325
2,082
119
2,0-12
13.033
28,114
457
1,130
858
22
36
10,450,960
Drawback,
payable.
Dollars.
139
36
13,112
271
912
1,289
2,125
696
61
173
70
4,101
192
148
55
2,227,245
IX TUK TEAK 1812.
Duties
received.
Dollars.
5,629
10
1,071
488
47,731
20,832
55
13,972
2,313
324
14,138
25,889
5,048
27
9,886
1
9,096
1,380
103
onrt
3,656
18,301
28,678
682
1,456
2,641
2
14,874,090
TiiBAsuai Department, Register's Office, February 1, 1815.
Drawback
payable.
Dollars.
5,902
960
526
7,5U0
89
1,168
58
222
28
897
IN THE YEAK 181'
1,542,623
Duties
received.
Dollars.
376
51
2,689
571
17,053
1,376
7
408
1,691
6,876
11,683
3,953
92
2,529
3,899
730
239
2,006
2,463
10,802
16,395
393
226
2,621
1,704
92
185
7,473,254
Drawback
payable.
Dollars.
1,010
168
2,430
189
632
1,767
27
580,328
JOSEPH NOURSE, Regisltr.
13th Congress.]
No. 444.
[3(1 Session.
SINKING FUND.
OOM.MUNICATED TO THK SPLNATE, FEBRUARY C, 1815.
The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund respectfully leport to Congress as follows:
That the measures which have been authorized by the Board, sub-sequent to their last report, of the 5th of Febru-
ary, 1R14, so far as tlie same have been completed, are fully detailed in the report of the Secretary of the Treasurr
to this Board, dated the sixth day of the present month, and in the statements therein referred to, which are herewitn
transmitted, and prayed to be received as part of this report.
JOHN GAILLARI), President of the Senate, pro tempore.
J AS. MONROE, Jic/ing Secretary of State.
A. J- DALLAS, Secretary of the Treasury.
Washinoton, February 6tli, 1815.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund —
'That the balance of moneys advanced on accotint of tlie public debt, remaining unexpended at the end of the
year 1812, atul applicable to payments falling due after that year, which balance, as appears by the s!ateinen>. K,
annexed to the last annual report, amounted to - - - - - - $335,826 04
Together with sums disbur.sed from the treasury during the year 1813, on account of the principal
and interest of the public debt, which su.ms, as appears by the statement C, annexed to the last
annual report, amounted to - - - - - - - . ' 11,110,117 43
Together with a further sum arising froin profit in exchange on retnittances fron) .\merica to
Europe, during the year 1813, amounting, as appears by the statement D, annexed to the last
annual report, to ........ f>98,452 06
From which is to be deducted, as explained in the note to the statement B. an-
nexed to this report, the sum of .-...- 6,202 20
And with a further sum, being the difference between the principal of stock purchased during the
year 1813, and the money paid for the same, of -
And amountirtg, together, to - - -
92,2 1 9 86
1,902 34
$11,510,095 C7
Have been accounted for in the following manner, viz:
W3
FINANCE. [1815.
1 There was lepaiil into the treasury, during the year 1813, on account of the principal of moneys
heretofore acfvaiiced for the payment of the public debt, as appears by the statement E, an-
nexed to the last annual report, the sum of - - ' ^ , " . . " , -. ' ?2,002 43
II The sums actually applied during the year 1813, to the payment ot the principal and interest
' of the public debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to tlie Treasury Department, amounted,
as will appear by the annexed statement A, to ten millions seven hundred and seventy-six
thousand eight hundred and eighfy-seven dollars forty-nine cents, viz:
1. In reimbursement of the principal of the public debt, - - - $7,177,432 27
2 On account of the interest and charges on the same, - - • 3,599,455 22
10,776,887 49
I II The balance remaiiiina; unexpended, at tlie close of the year 1813. and applicable to payments
falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the Treasury Department,
amounted, as will appear by the annexed statement B, to - - - ~ . - 761,205 75
$11,540,095 67
That, during the year 1814, the following disbursements were made out of the treasury, on account of the prin-
cipal a!ul interest of the public debt, viz:
1. On account of the interest and reimbursement of the funded domestic debt, - - - $4,937,45133
•2. On account of the principal and interest of temporary loans, viz: * .
Reimbursement of principal, ------- 250,00000
Payment of interest, ------- - 57,79890
■' 307,798 90
3. On account of the principal and interest of treasury notes, ----- 2,979,78340
4. On account of the interest tm Louisiana stock, payable in Europe, ... - - 161,847 06
Amounting, together, as will appear by the annexed list of warrants, marked C, to - - $8,386,880 59
Which disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz:
I. From the balance of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the year 1813, remain-
in" unexpended at tlie end of that year, which balance amounted, as stated in the last annual
report, to - - - - - - - - . " . " " - $442,254 K
!I. From the funds constituting the annua! appropriation ot eight millions ol dollars for the year
lfil4, viz:
From the fund arising from the interest on the debt traiisl'erred to the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund, as per statement 1, - - -_ - - $2,003,495 54
From tiie fund arising from the nett proceeds of the sales of public lands,
being the amount received into the treasury from the 1st October. 1813,
to th'e 30tii September, 1814, as per statement K, - - - 1,021,058 19
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported,
and on 1 he tonnage of vessels, ------ 4,633,736 10
Which sum of -------- $7,658,289 83
Being deducted from the annual appropriation of - - - - 8.000,000 00
r, 658,289 63
Leaves an undrawn balance, to be applied in addition to the appropriation
for the year 1815, of ------- $341,710 17
[il. From repayments into the treasury, on account of moneys heretofore advanced for the pay-
ment of interest on the Louisiana stock in Europe, and for the payment of the principal and
interest of treasury notes, as will appear by the annexed statement E, - - - - 286,336 65
$8,336,880 59
That the disbursements above mentioned, together with the balance above stated, which remained
unexpended at the end of the year 1813, of - - - - - - 761,205 75
'I'ogether with a further sum arising from profit in exchange, on remittances from America to
Europe, soade i:i the year 181 1, and amounting, as appears liy the annexed statement 1), to - 19,827 61
Making, together. - - - .S9, 167,913 95
Will be accounted for in tlie next annual rep.)i t, in conformity with the accounts which shall then have been
rendered to the Treasury Department.
That, in the iiie;!n time, the manner in which (he said sum has been applied is estimated as follows, viz:
I. The repayments into the treasury on account of the principal of nmoeys advanced tor the pay-
ment of interest on tlie lioaisiana stock in Europe, and for tlic payment of principal anil inter-
est of treasury notes, have amounted, during the year 1814, as by the above mentioned state-
ment E, to - - - - - ' - -_ - . - . - .- $236,336 C5
II. The sums at'tuaily applied, during the yeai- 1814, to the principal and interest of the public
debt, are estimated as lollows:
1. Paid in leii'.ibuisement of the principal of the public debt, - - ©4,283,735 90
2. i'aid cm account of interest and charges on the same, - - 4,586,348 51
As will appear by the annexed statement F, - - 8,870,084 44
III. The balance whicli remained unexpended at the end of the year 1814. and applicable to pay-
ments fidling due afier diiu. yv.w, is estimated, per annexed statement G, at - - 11,49- 8i>
$9,167,913 9:1
That, agreeably to the terms of tlic contracts by which certain temptirary loans had iieretolbre been obtained,
under the authoriiy of the act of the 14th ot March., 1812, the instalments of the f(»llowiiig loan?, which became
payable in tiie vear 1811, were duly paid at tlie times when the}' respectively became (lavable, \'v.'.:
'I'd the Hank :-,f Baltimore, on the li;th Ndvember, 1814, - -" - '- - $100,000 00
To the State Bank, Ciiurh'stnn, (in the !si December, J^slt, ----- 150,00000
$250,000 00
'Vwn instalments of 250.000 (h.llais each, which became payable on the 16th and 31st Derembci-, 1814, to (li..-
State Hank, Boston, were nut paid, it haviiig been impracticable, in conseipience of the general suspension of pay-
ments in specie, by the banks, to transfei- the amount from those banks in whicli the moneys of the treasury wcn^
de|):>sited, to Boston, where the payment was to be made, and equally impracticable to obtain the money on the
spot tor that purpi,fte.
1815.] THE SINKING FUND.
899
Thatj during the year 1614, and on Iho 1st of January, 1S1.5. froasury notes became p.ayable (in addition to (hose,
payable in the nionilis of January and February, 1811, for the payment of wiiich money was advanced in the year
1813, as stated in the annual report of February, IHM) amonnlini; to 5,.'Jrj7.:i0a (h)llars! Of tliese, there was j)ai(l.
or money advanced from the treasury for (heir payment, notes amounting to •-',rj5H,ioo dollars, at the times and"
places stated in the annexed statement, marked L. From the same causes as tiiose above stated, which prevented
the reimbursement of die temporary loans payable to the State iiaiik, Hoston, it was impracticable to |)rovide at the
treasury for (he payment of (he remainder ol the above mentioned notes; and tln-y remain unpaid, amounting to
2,79;),200 dollais. The times when, and (he places at uhich, they became payable, are exhibited in the annexed
statement, maiked M.
For the payment of the dividend on the domestic funded debt, payable at the loan office in Massachusetts, on
the 1st day of October, 1814, the commissioner of loans was furnished with a draft of the Treasurer of the United
States, on the State Bank. Boston, he having at that time a much larger sum than was iiecessary for tiiis object,
deposited to his credit in that bank. The draft was, nevertheless, refused payment by the bank, except upon the
condition of paying the public creditors, whose dividends amounted to 100 dollars, or upwards, in treasury notes*
and the payment to such of the creditors, as have been paid, is understood to have been made in that wav.
For the payment of the dividend, payable at the same loan office, on the 1st day of January, 181;,, (lie treasury
was unable, from the causes before stated, to make any other provision than (hat of (reasury notes; and such of the
public creditors, as have received their dividends payable on that day. at that loan office, have been paid in those
notes.
A statement marked H, is annexed, exhibiting (he amount of stock transferred to the Ccmimissioncrs of (he Sink-
ing Fund, and standing to (heir credit on the books of the treasury, on the 31st December. 1814.
All which is respectfully submitted.
February Gift, 1815.
A. J. DALLAS, Secret anj if the Treasury.
A
Statement of the application, during the year 1813, of the funds provided for the Payment of the Principal and
Interest of the Public Debt.
I. Paymeyits on account of the principcd of the Public Debt:
Of tlie domestic debt-
Annual reimbursement of the old six per cent- stock. - - - $1,007,859 25
Do. of deferred do. . - - .. 382,443 74
1,390,302 99
Reimbursement of temporary loatis, . - . 1,350,000 00
of registered debt, including arrearages of interest, - - . - 29 28
Payment of the principal of (reasury notes, -------- 4,023,70000
Stock purchaseu by the Commissioneis of the Sinking Fund, per state-
ment L, annexed to the last annual report, viz:
Louisiana (lomestic six per cent, stock, . - - . 147.200 00
Sixper cent, slock of 1812, . - - - . 2G7.200 00
414,400 00
If. On account of interest and charges.
7,177,432 27
1. Of the domestic debt.
[merest for the year 1813 on (he several species of funded debt, as settled at the
treasury, .----.. 2,519,519 06
Do. on Louisiana stock domesticated, - 139,332 00
2,658,851 06
Do. on temporary loans, - - - 127,067 10
Do. on treasury notes, - - - 217,225 80
Interest on converted stock, payable in Amsterdam,
guilders 172 0 7, at 40 cents, - - - - 68 94
Do.'in London, J454 2s. at 4s. 0;/. - - - 2,018 22
3,003,143 96
Do. on Louisiana stock, from 1st July, 1812, to 30th June. 1813, viz:
Payable in Amsterdam, guilders 750,000, at 40 cents, $300,000 00
Do. in London, £53,241 19s. 6(/. at 4s. C(/. - 236,63100
2,087 16
536,631 00
Loss in exchange in transferring 600,000 guilders from London to Am-
sterdam, (cost in London al'64.852,) - - . - 48.231 11
Commissions and charges, viz:
At Amsterdam, guilders 6,154 11, at 40 cents, - $2,401 82
At London. £1,193. at 4#. 6</. - - - 5,302 23
7,764 05
594.713 32
3,597,857 28
Commissions to agents in America, for purchasing bills, ----- 1,59794
Treasury Department, Registers Office, February 3d, 1815.
3,599.455 22
$10,776,887 49
JOSEPH NOURSE. Register.
900
FINANCE.
[1815.
B.
Statement of the provision made before the Is/ day of January, 1814, for the payment of the Principal and Me-
rest of the Public Debt, falling due after that day.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
1. Cash in the hantls of commissioners and agents in Europe, viz
In London, on the 31st December, 1813,
In Amsterdam, on the same day,
£99,658, 7s. 4rf. at 4s. 6d. $4.42,926 07
Guilders, (a) 502,317 at 40 cents, 200,926 80
2. Amount of payments made at the treasury before the 1st day of January,
1814, for bills which have been protested for non-payment, and which,
on that day, had not been repaid into the treasury.
Amount outstanding previous to the year 1809, as explained in report ot
February 3, 1809, - - - - . - ^V , " o "
Ditto of bills purchased in 1810, as explained m report ot heb. 5, lbl3, -
643.852 87
$13,357 00
8,888 88
22,245 88
$666,098 75
7,059 42
II. On account of the Domestic Debt.
1. Cash in the hands of commissioners deceased, and out of office, _ -
3. Cash in the hands of commissioners in office, and applicable to dividends, 1,549,761 10
3. Cash in the hands of the Treasurer, as agent for the Commissioners ot tl e
Sinking Fund, - - - ' - - - - - 261,852 15
4. Cash heretofore advanced to a commissioner of loans, no longer in office, for the reim-
bursement of exchange stock, and remaining unapplied, - " -
The demands to be satisfied out of these funds, on 1st January. 1814, were as follows:
1. Dividends payable by the cammissioners of loans, including the dividends
due on that day, and exclusive of dividends no longer demandable at
their offices, ..---.- $1,462,41538
a. Divideads on stock staiiding on the treasury books, beyond the amount
advanced to the cashiers for their payment, . . - . 63,616 79
3. Unclaimed dividends from the loan offices, payable at the treasury, be-
yond the amount advanced to the cashiers for their payment, - - 201,355 11
1,818,672 67
3,821 61
1,822,494 28
1.727,387 28
95,107 00
Total amount of provision for the public debt, reuuinlng unapplied on the 31st December, 1813, $761,205 75
(a.) Tl'iis sum. according to the statements annexed to this and the preceding report, would appear to be 517,822
guilders, 10 stiver?, or 15,505 guilders, 10 stivers, more than here stated. This difference arises from an error in
the statement D. of remittances for t!ie year 1813. annexed to the last annual rep:)rt; the sum of 15,505 guilders,
10 stivers, tiiere set down as so much remitted to Amsterdam in 1313, being, in fact, a psrt of the sum or300,000
guilders, included in statement D, of remittances for tlie year 1S12, annexed to the preceding annual rep )rt; and
the two several sums of $6,405 80. and $481 78, contained in statement D, of remittances annexed to the annual
report for the year 1814, were additional payments made in 1813, on account of the sum of 300,000 guilders, in
eluded in statement D, of remittances for the preceding year. The result of this transaction is, that the sum of
15,505 gi'.lders, 10 stivers, appears to have been remitted mure than was actually remitted; which is corrected by
stating the balance in the hands of the commissioners at Amsterdam at its true amount as above, 502,317 guilders,
instea(l of 517,822 guilders, 10 stivers, which the statement of remittances would produce, and the amount of this
sum of 15,505 guilders, 10 stivers, which is, at par, in dollars, 6,202 20, has beenover stated as a gain in excliange
on the remittances of the year 1813, and is corrected, by deducting that sum, in the body of tiie present report,
from the amount of gain 0:1 exchange, as exhibited in the statement D, annexed to the report oi' last year.
Treasury Dupartmf.nt, Register's Office, February 3, 1815.
JOSEPH NOUllSK, Register.
C.
lAst of Warrants drawn according to latv, diering iheyrar 1814, on the Treasurer of the fJnilcd States, onaccount
of the payment of Interest on Louisiana Stock.
Warrpnts.
In whose favor issued.
Amount.
Number,
Date.
Dollars Cts.
7704
7705
September 20, 1814,
Samuel Flewelling,
Do.
161,443 46
403 60
$161,847 06
Included in the foregoing, is the following warrant for cominissitjn to ihe agent who purchased the bills of exchange:
No. 7705, September 20, Samuel Flewelling, - - - - - $403 60
1815.]
THE SINKING FUND.
901
List of Warrants drawn according to law, during (he year 1814. onfhe Treasurer of the United States on account
of the jReimbursement and Merest of the Domestic Debt "(cuMn:
Warrants .
Number.
6978
7349
7366
7367
7368
7374
7383
7384
7385
7386
7394
7395
7396
7527
7710
7711
7712
7713
7714
7715
7716
7736
7737
7738
7739
8079
6976
7381
7740
8070
8080
March
June
July
Sept.
Date.
24,
14,
18,
21,
24,
27,
7,
21.
26,
4(
(k
a
a
Dec.
22,
March
June
Sept.
Dec.
24,
23,
26,
16,
1814,
In whose favor issued.
William White,
William Whann,
Robeit Habersham,
Tliomas Lehre,
William Gardner,
Sherwood Haywood,
Edward Hall,
John Stockton,
Janies Ewing.
William Few,
Jonathan Smith,
William Whann,
Thomas T. Tucker.
Robert Habersham,
William Gardner,
Benjamin Austin,
Christopher Ellery,
Jonathan Bull,
Sherwood Haywood,
Thomas Lehre,
Robert Habersham,
Jonathan Smith,
Thomas Nelson,
William White.
James Ewing.
Benjamin Austin,
T. Tucker, stock purchased.
Do. do. do. do.
Do. do. do. do.
Do. do. do. do.
Do. do. salesof public lands,
$467,479 29
551,227 43
492,394 41
492,394 41
Amount.
l)oll;u-s. Cts,
330,652 20
30,000 00
1,700 00
52,000 00
6,000 00
1,100 00
105,838 04
570 00
4,200 00
290,000 00
37,080 99
33,145 10
5,699 4C
3,475 00
fi.GOO 00
200,000 00
11,500 00
17,500 00
2,000 00
55,000 00
3,500 00
37,036 71
13,000 00
345,000 00
5,000 00
315,000 00
$1,912,897 50
2,003,495 54
1,021,058 19
1,937,451 23
List of Tfarrants drawn according to law, in the year 1814, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account
of the reimbursement of temporary loans.
Warrants.
In whose furor issued.
Amount,
Number.
Date.
Dollars Cts.
7947
7963
NoTr. 16,
22,
1814,
it
James Cox, . - - -
John Dawson, - - - -
1
100.000 00
150,000 00
$250,000 00
U4
tt
902
FINANCE.
[1815,
/•t/ o/ TVnrrants drawn according to law, in the year 1814, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account of
-^**' "J the interest on Temporary Loans.
Number.
6822
6823
6824
6832
7141
7142
7143
7144
7575
7576
7577
7578
7866
7867
7868
7870
7967
8040
Warrants.
Date.
January 12, 1814,
<i u "
April
13,
8,
a
a
July
25,
a
a
a
a
October
8,
a
n
ti
a
Novem.
Decern.
25,
3,
In whose favor issued.
Levi Cutler,
State Bank, Boston, -
John Dawson,
Bank of Baltimore,
Do.
John Dawson,
State Bank, Boston, -
Levi Cutler,
Do.
John Dawson,
Bank of Baltimore,
State Bank. Boston, -
Bank of Baltimore,
Levi Cutler,
Joiin Dawson,
State Bank, Boston, -
Bank of Baltimore,
John Dawson,
Amount.
Dollars. Cts.
750 00
14,307 06
2,250 00
2,250 00
1,500 00
2,250 00
7,500
00
750
00
750
00
2,250
00
1,500
00
7,500
00
1,500
00
750
00
2,250
00
7,500
00
750
00
1,491
84
$57,798
90
List of Warrants drawn according to law, in the year 1814, on the Treasurer of the United States, on account of
nayinsr of the Principal and Interest of Treasury Notes.
Warrants.
In whose favor issued.
Amount.
Number.
Date. ^
Dollars. Cts.
6855
6861
6969
6979
7212
7668
7864
7908
7909
7929
7930
7951
7958
8009
8023
8077
January 24, 1814,
u 21, "
March 18,
" 24, "
April 27,
Septr. 14,
October 8, "
" 26, "
a a <i
Novr. 8,
(( a «t
" 16, "
" 17, "
" 26,
Deer. 1,
19, "
Benjamin Austin, - - -
William Few, - - ■ ' -
Robert Habersham, - - .
William AVhite,
Do. do. -
Do. do. - - , -
Do. do. - - ■■
Do. do. -
Benjamin Austin,
William Few,
AViiliam AVhite, - - .
AVilliam Few, - ^ ^ -
AVilliam White, - - ■
Edward Hall, - - -
Robert Habersham, - - :
AVilliam AVhite, - - - .
210,800 00
558,409 20
210,800 00
66,402 00
31,620 00
111,513 20
22,977 20
10,540 00
527,000 00
347,820 00
86,131 80
105,400 00
•383,526 00
105,400 00
105,400 00
196,044 00
$2,979,783 40
i
RECAPITULATION.
Ji
Interest on Louisiana Stock,
Reimbursement and interest of the domestic debt, -
Reimbursement of temporary loans,
Interest on temporary loans.
Principal and Interest of treasury notes, -
$161,847 06
4,937,451 23
250,000 00
57,798 90
2,979,783 40
$8,386,880 59
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February Z, 1816.
JOSEPH ll^OURSE, Register.
1815,]
THE SINKING FUND.
903
D.
Amount of Remittances, during the year 1814, on account of Interest on Louisiana Stock in Europe.
25,139 13 5 pounds sterling,
5,600 00 0
10,04(5 6 5
lO.i per cent, discount,
11 ditto,
12 ditto.
40,785 19 10
Cost,
Applied to remittances, - - ' -
Paid agents for commissions, ----._..
Amount of warrants issued in the year 1814, on account of the interest on Louisiana stock
as per preceding statement C, -
40,785 19 10 pounds sterling, at par.
Paid for remittances, as above.
Gain in Exchange.
Gain in exchange in 1814,
Treasury Dep.\htment, /?f^i*;er's Office, February Z, 1815.
$100,000 00
22,151 11
39,292 35
$1C1,443 40
$161,443 46
403 60
$161,847 06
$181,271 07
161,443 46
$19,827 61
JOSEPH NOURSE, liegister.
E.
Stateinent of Repayments into the Treasury, during the year 1814, on account of the Public Debt.
Warrants.
Date.
Number.
On whom drawn.
Principal
Amount.
December 31, 1814,
2237
2236
On William White, commissioner of loans, Pennsylvania, out
of moneys remaining in his hands unexpended, which were here-
tofore advanced for the payment of principal and interest of
treasury notes, ---....
On John W. and Gilbert Russell, being on account of their bill
oi exchange lor £2,000 sterling on Conway and Davidson,
dated September 10, 1810, returned protested.
$283,526 00
2,810 65
$286,336 65
Treasury Department, ^e^zsfer's Office, January 21, 1815.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
F.
An estimate of the application, made in the year 1814, of the finds provided for the payment of the Principal and
Interest of the Public Debt.
1. On account of the Principal.
1. Reimbursement of the old si.x per cent, and deferred stocks, estimated at
2. Do. of temporary loans ---...
3. Do. of principal of treasury notes, - - . . .
2. On account of Inlerat and Charges.
1. Interest on domestic funded debt, estimated at -
3. do. on Louisiana stock ddmssticated, ......
3. do. on temporary loans, .--....
4. do. on treasury notes, --------
5. Interest and charges on Louisiana stock, payable in London and
Amsterdam, - - - - - - $496,009 71
Commissions to agents in America, purchasing bills, - - 403 60
$1,475,635 90
250,000 00
2,558,100 00
$3,733,130 93
161,868 00
57,798 90
138,137 40
496.413 31
4,283,735 90
4,586,348 51
$8,870,0^i 4!
Treasury Department, Register's Office, February 3, 1815,
JOSEPH NOURSE. Register.
g0^ FINANCE. [1815.
G.
^n estimate of the funds provided before the 1st January, 1815, /or the payment of principal and interest of the
Public Debt, falling due after that day.
I. On account of the Foreign Debt.
« 'ash in the hands of commissioners and agents in Europe, and remittances outstanding on the 31st
December, 1813, per preceding statement B, --.-... $643,852 87
The remittances made during the year 1814, per preceding statement D, were —
To London, ..-.-.-.- de40,785 I9s. \0d. at 4s. 6(/. 181,271 07
To be accounted for, - - •' - - . - - - - - $825,123 94
Amount applied during the year 1814, per preceding estimate F, is calculated to have been, for in-
terest and charges m Europe, at _..-----. 496,009 71
The balance in the hands of agents in Europe, or in remittances outstanding, may therefore be es-
timated, on the 31st December, 1814, at .---.--- 339,11423
The amount of protested bills outstanding, and unrecovered on 31st Dec. 1813, was $22,245 88
The amount that was recovered in 1814 on account of J. W. and G. Russell's pro-
tested bill for £2,000 sterling, _...-.- 2,81065
And left outstanding and unrecovered, on the 31st December, 1814, - - - . . 19,435 23
348,549 46
II. From which deduct, on account of Domestic Debt,
For amount short advanced for the payment of dividends on the said debt, consisting principally of
unclaimed dividends payable, but not demanded at the treasury, - - - - - 337,056 60
$11,492 86
Treastrt Departmem. Register's Office, February 3. 1815.
JOSEPH NOl'RSE, Register.
1815.]
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Statement of moneys arising from the interest on stock transferred to the United States, being the amount drawn
by the agent to the Trustees, for the redemption of the public debt, during the year ISU, pursuant to the act of
May 8, 1793, agreeably to statements made at the treasury.
1814. March 24, warrant No. 6976, per treasury statement, No. 28,411,
June 23, do. 7381, per do. No. 28,803,
Sept. 26, do. 7740, per do. No. 29,226,
Dec. 16, do. 8070, per do. No. 29,610,
$467,479 29
551,227 43
492,394 41
492,394 41
$2,003,495 54
Treasury Department, Begisier^s Office, February 3, 1815.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
K.
Statement of moneys drawn by the Jlgentfor the Trustees for the redemption of the public debt, in theyear 1814,
being on account of moneys received into the treasury, from the sale of public lands, pursuant to the act of March
'S,\19b, agreeably to statements made at the treasury.
1814. December 22, warrant No. 8080, per statement No. 29,610,
- $1,021,058 19
Treasury Department, Begister^s Office, February 3, 1815.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
L.
Statement of Treasury Notes which became payable in the year 1814, and which were paid, or the moneys advanced
from the treasury for their payment, during that year.
Times when payable.
Where payable.
Total.
Boston.
New York.
Philadelphia.
Baltimore.
Savannah.
February 1, 1814. -
April 1,
11,
May 1,
September 1,
" 11,
October 11,
November 1,
" 11,
" 21,
Dec. 1,
" 11,
200,000
500,000
529,800
330,000
100,000
42,000
21,000
30,000
100,000
5,800
21,800
1(;,000
81,700
186,000
100,000
200,000
100,000
$729,800
242,000
21,000
30,000
100,000
5,800
21,800
510,000
411,700
286,000
100,000
100,000
Dollars,
700,000
959,800
498,300
100,000
300,000
$2,558,100
M.
Statement of Treasury Notes, which became payable in the year 1814, and on the 1st January, 1815, jvhich were not
paid.
Times when payable.
Where payable.
Total.
Boston,
New York.
Philadelphia.
1814. November 21,
December 1,
" 11,
" 21
1815. January 1,
600,000
30,000
570,000
100,000
400,000
83,000
366,200
600,000
50,000
$83,000
1,536,200
700,000
30,000
450,000
Dollars,
630,000
1,070,000
1,099,200
$2,799,200
1815.]
THE MINT.
907
13th Congress.]
No. 445.
[3d Session.
Sir:
with
and re,
M INT.
COMMTTNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVFS, FKBRtARY 23, 1815.
Treasury Department, February 22, 1815.
I have the honor to transmit, herewith, a letter from the acting Comptroller of (he Treasury, accominuied
sundry statements, which have been prepared in obedience to the act, entitled '* An act estahlishiii" i mint
■eguiating the coins of the United Suites," passed April 2d, 1792. i suiuiiMiin^ a mint.
I have the iionor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
The Hon. the Speaker qf the House qf Representatives-
A. J. DALLAS.
Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, Febntanj 22 1815
Sir: '
The statements marked A, B, and C, have been prepared pursuant to the seventh section of an act of Con-
fess, passed the 2d of April, 1792, entitled " An act establishing a mint, and regulating the coins of the United
States." They contain all the information, relative to the transactions of the mint, wluch the settlements made at
the treasury enable me to attbrd.
I have the honor to be, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant,
NATHAN LUFBOROIJGH, .actmg Comptroller.
Alexander James Dallas, Esq. Secretary of the Treasury.
Statement exhibiting the balaticeof Gold and Silver Bullion remaining in the hands of the officers of the Mint on
the 3lst December, 1813; the amount deposited fro?n \st Junuury to 3lst December, 1814; the diffierent species
of coins made and paid on account of deposites, allowance for wastage, cmd the balance remcdning in the hands
of the officers of the Mnt on the 31st December, 1814, to be accounted for on a future settlement.
'.
()z. Dwt. Gr
Dolls. Cts. M.
Balance of gold bullion, «Stc. remaining in the hands of the officers of the mint
on 31st December, 1813, -.--...
Gold bullion deposited from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1814,
1,169 09 05
3,262 02 06
20,788 16 5
57,993 08 5
Total amount, - - - -
1,431 11 11
78,781 25 0
Amount paid for deposites of gold from 1st January to 31st December, 1814,
Add gold coins in the hands of the treasurer of the mint on December 31st. 1814,
Dolls, cts. mills.
43,624 41 5
1,743 52 5
117,559 08 0
5,078 86 0
Deduct this sum, being a balance of gold coins in the hands of the officers of the
mint 31st December, 1813, --...--
And this sum, being the amount of a treasury warrant, issued to cover wastage in
the coinage of gold, .------.
122,637 94 0
45,367 94 0
ozs. dwts. grs.
4,346 08 18
68 17 06
16 05 11
Gold coins made at the mint from 1st January to 31st December, 1814, viz: half
eagles, 15,454. Weight and value, ---_._
Gold bullion in the hanfis of the officers of the mint on the 31st December, 1814,
Profit and loss account for this sum allowed for wastage in the coinage oi" gold
in 1814, ----------
77,270 00 0
1,221 96 0
289 29 0
As above, - - . .
4,431 11 11
78,781 25 0
Balance of silver bullion, &c. remaining in the hands of the officers of the mint,
31st December, 1813, --------
Silver bullion deposited from 1st January to 31st December, 1814,
86,726 05 17
404,994 00 00
100,067 45 5
467,300 91 5
Total amount, - - - -
591,720 05 17
567.368 37 0
Amount paid for deposites of silver from 1st January to the 31st December, 1814,
Add silver coins in the hands ot the officers of the mint on 31st December,
1814, ------ - - .
Dolls. Cts. mills.
63,453 27 00
2.381 92 00
600,162 48 5
27.360 20 5
Deduct this sum, being a balance of silver coins in the hands of the treasurer
of the mint, 31st December, 1813, - - -
And this sum, being the amount of treasury warrant, issued to cover wastage
ill the coinage of silver, -------
627,522 69 0
65.835 19 0
ozs. dwts. grs.
4^6,795 16 18
2,995 11 06
1,928 17 17
Silver coins made at the mint from 1st January to 31st December, 1814, viz: half
dollars. 1,039,075, and dimes, 421,500. Weight and value, -
Silver bullion in the hands of the treasurer of the mint 31st December, 1814, -
Profit and loss account for this sum, allowed for wastage in coinage of silver in
1814, -----...---
561,687 50 0
3,455 04 0
2.225 63 0
As above, - - - -
491,720 05 17
567,368 17 0
Comptroller's Office, February 16, 1815.
ANDREW ROSS, Clerk.
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on the coinage of copper, from the commencement of the institution to the 'hst December, 1814.
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per account rendered, ------..
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1813, - - - - - - - - $48,695 73.5
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period, -------- 4,833 71.5
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December, 1814, ---------
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Do. from 1st January to 31st December, 1814. - - . .
From the above deduct the amount retained from dcposites to 31st December,
1813, -------- $4,833 71.5
Also, amount retained from 1st January to 31st December, 1814, - 63 76.5
Deduct amount gained on the coinage of copper from the commencement of the in-
stitution to the 31st December, 1814, per account rendered for the year 1813, -
Nett amount chargeable to the coinage of gold, silver, and copper, from the com-
mencement of the institution to the 31st December, 1814, including cost of lots,
buildings, machinery, &c. --------
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561,687 50
3,578 30
457,700 47
38,848 65
496,549 12
53,529 45
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612,535 80
13,449,180 29
48,695 73.5
2,514 92
51,210 65.5
4,897 48
443,019 67
18,991 14
46,313 17.5
508,323 98.5
38,848 65
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Comptroller's Office, February 16, 1815.
ANDREV/ ROSS, Clerk.
13th Congress.]
No. 446.
[3d Session.
PROTECTION TO MANUFACTURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRE9ENTATIVE.S, FEBRUARY 25, 1815.
To the Hoiiorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress met, the memorial
of the manufacturers of the city and county of Philadelphia respectfully showeth:
That your memorialists, while filled with joy and exultation for the restoration of the inestiniable blessing of
honorable peace to their country, cannot divest themselves of anxiety and dread for the tate of the infant manufac-
tures, whose existence and prosperity are unquestionably of vital importance to the whole community. That, trust-
ing to Providence, to the wisdom and protection of your honorable body, and to their own industry,^ they look
forward, with hope, to tlie permanent establishment of such nianufiictures as shall render the United States inde-
pendent on foreign nations for the necessaries and comforts ot life. _
That, confiding implicitly in the wisdom and patriotism of your honorable body, your memorialists wdl not pre-
sume to suggest any particular measure, but will content themselves with observing, that every civilized nation has
thought proper, by legislative acts, to aflbrd to the industry of their respective countries that protection and support
necessary to bring forth to maturity the establishment of manufactures necessary to their existence and prosperity.
The intimate connexion of the agricultural with the manufacturing interest, and the extreme impoitance of a com-
petent supply, in times of war, for the army and navy of tlie United States, without dependence on foreign aid, will
be so obvious to your honorable body as to require no comment on the part of your memorialists.
But your memorialists respectfully beg leave to call the attention of your honorable body to the existence and
correction of an abuse, which is, at the same time, destructive of the revenue of the United States, highly injurious
to the honest merchant, and, if persisted in, will lender entirely useless any law enacting protecting duties.
This abuse is the introduction, through the custom houses of our country, ot merchandise subject to ad valorem
duties, at from one-fourth to one-half of their value. This enormity, practised m various shapes, cannot be checked
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hv mv mo\Uwn of the present revenue laws, and it is to tlie wisdom of your honorable body, alone, that your me-
morhfi-Jts intl the country can look for a competent remedy. This remedy may probably be found in the substitu-
tion of 'specific fur ad valorem duties, or in the establishment ot a board, at each custom house, possessing the r»-
niiisite nower; whicii board migiit be composed of the collector and naval officer, and one respectable competent
individual capable of deciding on the value of merchandise imported. The extraordinary expense to be borne by
tiic merchandise imported. ,, . r ^u • ii i -ii, • r ;.
Your memorialists respectfully add, tiiat, in making the above suggestion, they resign themselves, with perfect
confidence to the belter judgment of your honorable body. And for the welfare of your honorable body your me-
morialists ^dl ever sincerely pray. • _ THOMAS GILPIN, and others.
18th Congress.] No. 447. [3d Session.
ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR 1815:
Lean, New Issue of Treasury Notes, and the Prohibition of the Exportation qf Specie, recommended.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 25, I8I5.
• •T.. .. ' ^ Treasury Department, February'20, 1815.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, dated the 15(h instant, which, in consequence of
the teimination of the war, requests, in behalf of the Committee of Ways and Means, " a view of the probable re-
ceipts from imports and tonnage, during the year 1815, and any other information that may enable the committee to
decide on the measures necessary to meet the unexpected and fortunate change which peace must produce in the
resources of the United States." It has hitherto been my arduous and painful employment to suggest to your
consideration, measures for relieving the embarrassments of the treasury, with a view to the expenditures of a pro-
tracted war. And you will readily believe, that, on every account, personal as well as public, I join you, most
sincerely, in rejoicing at an event which brings with it an immediate alleviation of the pressure upon this Depart-
ment, as v.ell as a general assurance of national honor and prosperity.
The objects which claimed the attention of the committee, in my former communications, were, 1st, The state
of the public credit; 3d, the state of the circulating medium; and, 3d, the ways and means to defray the various
expenses of the Government.
1. The public credit was depressed during tiie war, owing to several causes that must now cease to operate.
All the circumstances, internal and external, which were calculated to excite doubt as to the duration, or as to the
issue of the contest, in the minds of the cautious and the limid, have passed away; and, in their place, the proofs
of confidence begin already to appear, with practical advantage. While it was doubtful to \vhat extent the public
exigencies would require the aid of loans, those persons who retained the means of lending, either feared, or afiected
to fear, the eventual security of the Government; and even the exemplary display of the national resources, which
has been made during the present session of Congress, for the benefit of the public creditors, was curtailed of its
natural effect, in the resuscitation of public credit, by the countervailing influence of causes which it is unnecessary
to specifj'. But when the whole amount of the public debt, incurred during the war, is fixed and ascertained;
when it is known that ample provision is made for the punctual payment of the interest, and for the gradual extin-
. guishment of the principal of the debt; and when, above all, it is seen that Congress is inflexible in its adherence to
the faith and policy of the legislative pledges, the public credit of the United States will stand upon a basis the most
durable and the most honorable.
2. The difficulties of the national circulating medium, remain, however, to be encountered, under circumstances
which the Government cannot control. The efiects of the peace will certainly restore a metallic medium; but,
until that lesult be produced, the only resource, for all the pecuniary transactions of the treasury, as well as of
individuals, will be the issues of treasury notes, and the notes of the State banks. If, indeed, the State banks were
soon to resume their payments in specie; or if they were again to give credit and circulation to the notes of each
other, throughout the United States; and if they were, moreover, able and willing to accommodate the fiscal views
of the Government, (which I do not permit myself for a moment to doubt) a total dependence upon those institu-
tions, however impolitic in the abstract, would be practically safe and beneficial. But if, on the other hand, the
notes of the State banks shall continue limited, in circulation and use, to the city, the town, or the State, in which
they are issued, it must be obvious, that they cannot answer the purposes of a national medium; and that the receipt
of such notes, in payments for duties of import, or internal duties, will convert the public revenue, which is destined
for general uses abroad, as well as at home, into a local fund, that may not be wanted where it exists, and cannot
be applied where it is wanted. It is, nevertheless, in the power of Congress to obviate, in a considerable degree,
this difficulty, by authorizing the payment of a reasonable rate of exchange, upon the transfer of its revenue irom
the places of collection and deposite, to the places of demand and employment; and 1 respectfully recommend the
expedient to the consideration of the Committee of Ways and Means.
The alternative, or concurrent resource of treasury notes, for a national circulating medium, has, on other occa-
sions, been considered. The security of the Government must always, upon every reasonable and candid estimate,
be deemed superior to the security of any private corporation; and, so far as treasury notes bear an interest, and are
receivable in the payment of duties and taxes, they are evidently more valuable than bank notes, which do not pos-
sess those characteristics. But the machinery of a bank is calculated to give an impulse and direction to its issues
of paper, which cannot be imparted by the forms of the treasury, or any merely official institution, to the paper of
the Government. In the operations of a bank, too, the facilities of bank credits supply the place, in a very im-
portant degree, ot the issues of notes; so tiiat a bank loan of thirty millions of dollars, for instance, would, probably,
require no greater issue than six millions of dollars in notes. On the contrary, the whole amount of whatever sum
IS to be raised by an issue of treasury notes, must be actually sent, in the form of treasury notes, into the market,
through the various channels of credit or demand, it is, however, to be admitted, that an issue of treasury notes,
not greatly exceeding, in amount, the demand created for them by the duties and taxes, for which they are receiva-
ble, can be annually sustained; but, if the amount exceeds, or even equals, the amount of that demand, the revenue
Mill generally be absorbed by the notes, before it reaches the treasury; the holder of the treasury notes being thus
paid, in preference, and often to the exclusion, of every other public creditor, and the other branches of the public
service being thus deprived of the contemplated means for their support.
It is proper here to observe, tliat the actual issue of treasury notes on this day, (including those due and unpaid,
those which are daily becoming due, and those which have been ordered, but are not yet signed) amounts to the sum
ot $18,6.37,436 80 cents, and the amount will be constantly augmenting. If, therefore, the revenue for the year
1815, ennched by the duty on imports, and by the other beneficial effects of the peace, should amount to twenty
1815.] REVENUES FOR THE YEAR 1815.
911
millions of dollars, it is still evident that the whole of the revenue might be expended in (lie >in<'le purpose of pavin<'
the treasury note debl; leaving every othei- object of tlie Governiiieiu to lie providcil for by loa"!is, or by new issued
of treasury notes.
Having suggested the difficulty and the danger, I cannot presume lo dwell upon any expedient for relief, which
Congress has already refused to adopt; but 1 take the liberty, with deference and lespi-ct, lo renew the recommen-
dation of the plan that was submitted to your consideration, in my letter of the l~fh of January last,* under a be-
lief, that, considering the outstanding amount of treasury notes, any new issue should be made to res\ upon a basis
that wdl enable the (government to employ it, both as a circulating medium, and as the means of ri''^in"- money in
aid of the revenue. How far a power given to fund the treasury notes, upon an ad\ance(l interest, or to pass them
m payment of taxes and duties, will be sufficient tor the purposes contemplated, without providing other means of
payment by regular instalments, I must submit to tlie judgment of Hie commitlee.
3. The ways and means lo defray the various expenses of the Gnveinnunt. for I8I5, will consist of the revenue
which will be actually received at the treasury during that year, it is not intended, on th.- one hand, to take into
view the balances due upon the appropriations of preceding years, nor. on (he olhcr hand, t.) take into view the re-
venue wliich will accrue in the present year, but which will not be payable unfil Ihe year 181G.
The direct amelioration of the resources of the country, in conscquvnce of Ihe peace, applies principailv to the
item of the duties on import and tonnage. The efiect, however, must be confined, with immaterial except'ions. for
1815, to two-thirds, or the eight concluding months of the year. The West India trade will produce little, "and
the European trade nothing, by way of revenue, before the first of May next. Some outstanding adventures beyond
the Cape of Good Hope, will liardly be brought home, upon the intelligence of peace, before the present year has
expired. Considering, therefore, that a credit of eight, ten, and twelve months, is allowed for the duties on mer-
chandise imported from Europe, and that a credit of three and six months is allowed for the duties on merchandise
imported from the ^^'est Indies, it is evident'that, whatever may be the amount accruins on merchandise imported
from Europe, for the year 1815, the actual receipts at the treasury cannot be great; that ihe u'liole of the duties ac-
cruing on merchandise imported from the West indies, before the first of July, will be actually received at (he
treasury in the year 1815; and that one moiety of the amount of the duties on merchandise imported from the West
Indies, between the first of July and the first of October, will, also, be received at tlie treasury in tl\e year 1815.
The average of (he nett revenue of the customs which accrued for the three years, leoG, 1807, aiwl 1808, was
more than fourteen millions of dollars for each year; and a similar average for the three succeeding years, 1800.
1810, and 1811, was about nine millions of dollars for each year. But the first period was (Aie of uncommon com-
mercial prosperity, wheii the United States were the only neutral nation, and cannot be taken as the basis of an
estimate for the present time, when the other nations of the world are, also, at peace. The second peiiorl was em-
barrassed by commercial restrictions; but, probably, the effect of those embarrassments upon the revenue, were
counterbalanced by tlie advantages of our neutrality. It is thought, therefore, upon the whole, that, in a state of
general peace, the customs operating upon the single duties would not have produced, before the American war,
more than a sum between nine and ten millions of dollars annually. But the comparatively small quantity of
foreign merchandise at present in the American market, would, probably, gi\ e rise to an extraordinary amount of
importations during the first year of peace, equal, at least, to the supply of two years; it the fact, that the double
duties are limited in their continuance to a year after the termination of the war, did not operate as a clieck upon
importations, beyond what may be requisite for the consumption of the current year. These counteracting causes
may, therefore, be reasonably supposed to neutralize the force of eacii other, and, consequently, lo refer and confine
any estimate of the double ituties upon merchandise, imported in the year I8I5, to the amount of the importations
for the consumption of a single year.
Under these views it is estimated that the produce of the customs, during the first twelve months of peace, will
amount, with double duties, to a sum between eighteen and twenty millions of dollars. Of that period, ten months
occur in the year 1815; but, as the importations can only partially commence, for the space of two inontiis, and can-
not reach their average extent for three or four months, the fail proportion of time, to form tiie ground of an estimate,
will be (as already suggested) eight months of the year 1815. Upon this scale of computation, the product of the
customs, which will accrue from the first of May to the thirty -first of December, 1815, will, probably, be 13,500.000
dollars; but there must be added to that sum, the estimated amount of customs accruing, independent of tlie eflects
produced by the pei^ce, from the first of January to the first of May, to wit, 1,500,000 dollars; making the aggregate
of the revenue of die customs, accruing in the year 1815, about fifteen millions of dollars.
It remains, however, to present an estimate of the amount of the customs, which will nut only accrue, but which
will be actually received at the treasury in the year 1815. The extent of the commerce, which is expected to be
opened, and the ett'ect of the credits which are allowed for the payment of duties, tor the year 1815. have been al-
ready explained; the estimate, therefore, assumes the following form:
1. The total revenue of the customs, accruing in the year 1815, being, as above slated. - - $15,000,000
It is estimated, that, of that sum, there w^ill become payable, and will aciually be received into the
treasury, in the year 1815, in the manner exhibited in the annexed schedule, marked A, about S;3,500,000
2. That, on account of custom house bonds outstanding at the end of the year 1814, which, in the
letter from this Department, dated the 17th of January, 1815, was reserved to meet the unsatis-
fied appropriations of that year, there will be received, during the year 1815, near - - 3,000,000
Making the total amount of the actual receipts into the treasury, from ihe customs, for ihe year 1815. 86.500,000
The ways and means of the treasury fiir 1815, provided and payable during the year, may now be presented in a
view essentially difl'erent from that which was necessarily taken in the letter from this Dejiartment. dated the 17th
of January last, while contemplating a continuance of the war.
1. The duties on imports and tonnage will, probably, produce a sum, inclusive of that receivable for duties^ which
accrued prior to the present year, of about - - ■• - - - .- $G,y00,000
2. The direct tax, instead of a sum of two millions of dollars, will probably give to the treaj-ury, in
the year 1815, in consequence of the facilities of the peace, a sum of about - - - 2,500,000
3. The internal duties, old and new, and postage, instead of a sum of 7.050,000 dollars, will probably
give to the treasury, in the year 1815, in consequence of the ficilities of the peace, a sum of
about - l .'.'..-.-- - 8.000.000
4. The sales of the public lands will, probably, produce, in the year 1815, - - - '"onn''^'^n
5. The amount of incidental receipts, from miscellaneous sources, will. |)robably. be about - -00.000
SI 8.200.000
While the revenue is thus maferiaily augmented, the charges upon the treasury will be considerably reiluced.
It is not in the power of this Department, at the present time, to advert to the estimates of the expeiises ot the peace
establishment for the War and Navy Departments: but. with the aid of the public credit, and the legislative sanc-
tion fiir the measures which will be proposed, it is believed that the treasury will be competent, in that respect, to
meet the most liberal views of the Government. Independent, therefiue. of the estimates ot the War and Navy
Departments, the charges on the treasury, for the year 1815, will consist ot the following items:
* Vide No. 447
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Q.o * FINANCE. [1815.
1 Civil diplomatic, and miscellaneous expenses, as stated in the general estimates for 1815, $1,979,289 39
a'. The public debt will call for a sum of $14,723,808 58, to answer the following claims:
For interest and reimbursement of the funded debt created before the war, (the amount of prin-
cipal unredeemed on the 31st of December, 1814, being about $39,905,183 GO) $3,452,775 46
For interest of the funded debt created since the war, (the amount of principal on
December 31st, 1814, being 48,580,812 26, to which little has been since added)
about ----- -,. - . - -, -. 3,000,000 00
For the principal and interest of treasury notes lallnig due in 1815, and the 1st ot
January, 1816, including $620,000 of notes issued under the act of February
25th, 1813, falling due within this period, ----- 8,271,033 12
14,723,808 58
$16,703,097 97
It is to be observed, however, that the preceding estimate does not include a sum of 2,799,200 dollars, being the
principal of the treasury notes which became due in 1814, and remain unpaid; because the unexecuted authority to
raise money, by loan, for that year, is sufficient to cover the amount, if a loan can now be obtained, independent of
the custom house debt ($3,000,000) which accrued in 1814, but is payable in 1815, and which is now considered as
part of the excess of $3,975,909 83, stated in the letter of the 17th of January, 1815, for the purpose of being specifi-
cally transferred, in the present estimates, from the ways and means of last year, to the credit of the ways and
means for the present year.
Upon the whole, then, it appears that the revenue for the year 1815 will, probably, amount to $18,200,000; and that
ways and means are now to be devised, to provide for the difference between that sum and the aggregate amount of
the demands for the service of the year 1815; which will be ascertained by adding the amount of the estimates for
the peace establishment of the War and Navy Departments to the amount of the demands for the expenses of Gov-
ernment, and the public debt being, as above stated, the sum of $16,703,097 97.
It only remains to suggest some additional measures, which appear to be required, at this time, for the support
of the public credit, and the supply of the treasury.
1. It is respectfully suggested, that all the holders of treasury notes, issued, or to be issued, under the authority
of any existing law, should be allowed to fund them at an interest of seven per cent., and that interest be allowed
on all treasury notes which have not been punctually paid, until the day of funding, or of payment.
2. It is respectfully suggested, that a new issue of treasuiy notes should be authorized, upon the principles sug-
gested in the letter from this Department, dated the 17th of January, 1815.
3. It is respectfully suggested that a loan should be authorized to the amount necessary, upon a view of all the
estimates, to complete the ways and means for the year 1815.
4. It is respectfully suggested, that the exportation of specie should be prohibited, for a limited period.
I am, very respectfully, sir, your most obedient servant,
A. J. D.\LLAS.
J. \V. Eppks, Esq., Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
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13th Congress.] No. 448. [3d Sessiox.
REVISION OF THE REVENUE LAWS.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 27, 1815.
Treasury Department, February 25, 1815.
Sir:
I have ihe honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, dated yesterday, inquiring, on behalf of the Com-
mittee of Foreign Relations, whether any further legislative provisions are necessary for enforcing the due execution
of the existing revenue laws.''
Permit me to suggest, that the act to prohibit intercourse with the enemy, and forother purposes, contains many
useful and necessary provisions, for securing the revenue arising from duties on imports. The act expired with the
war; but the 1st, 2d, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th sections should be re-enacted.
It is, also, very desirable that the district courts should be vested with a jurisdiction of all suits instituted in the
name, or for the use of, the United States, whatever may be the amount ol the demand, or the cause of action.
There are many defects in the existing revenue laws, which are of long standing, and would require more time
and attentioji than can be now bestowed, with a view to a radical reform. These may be presented to the considera-
tion of Congress at a subsequent session.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your most obedient servant,
A. J. DALLAS.
The Honorable Mr. Bibb.
. ■' .,. No. 1.
W iLLiNGTON, S. C. November 17, 1814-
Sir:
Your favor of the 31st ultimo and 2d instant are received. Enclosed I return the blank receipt for retading
licence, liiled up agreeably to the instructions.
Some cases have occurred where persons who have incurred forfeitures, &c. have petitioned for a remission;
there being no judge of the district court of the United States, within the prescribed limits, nor district court of
the United States within the prescribed distance, the petition for a remission was presented to a judge of the State
court, who declined to act upon it, and stated that he was willing to accommodate parties in particular cases, but
as he could not proceed, nor was bound to act under all the cases of the United States, concerning fines, penalties,
and forfeitures, it might be construed into a consent of his willingness to act in all such cases; therefore, he declined
to act in this particular instance of the petition.
I am, respectfully,
J. CALHOUN, Junr.
S. H. SuiTH,Esqr. Commissioner of the Heveyiue.
' No. 2.
'2ilh Collection District of the Stale of New Fork,
Canandaigua. November 2lsl, 1814.
Sir: . . „ . .
The subscribers deem it their duty to represent to you the situation ot this collection district. The act ol
Congress for the assessment and collection of direct taxes, and for tlie collection of internal revenue, give to the
State courts jurisdiction in cases arising under those acts, only when a district court does not sit within fifty miles.
The State of New York has been divided into two districts, and the courts are directed to be held at Canandaigua,
but in fact there has been no court held in the county of Ontario under the last act. Cases have occurred where it
has been necessary to prosecute for penalties, and bonds taken for the United States daily becoming due. Applica-
tion has been made for process to the person who was appointed clerk of the district court, to be held at Utica and
Canandaigua, under the first law; he declined issuing any, on the ground that the late act dividing the State into
two districts takes away his fi)rmer office, and that lie has received no new appointment. Application was then made
to Mathias B. Tallinadge, Esqr. the senior district judge, and who, by the act, was assigned to this district; and he
was informed that the clerk had refused to issue process. In his answer, he seems to be of opinion that the clerk was
right, if the act creating the district be constitutional, of wliich he appears to entertain some doubts. He says that
he notified Judge Van Ness, the junior district judge, through the clerk of the court, of his inability to liold the court
at this place in September last; and that it became the duty of Judge Van Ness to hoUl it. As the matter stands,
there is no court to grant process, no clerk to issue it, no marshal *to execute it. and no district attorney for the Unit-
ed States, in this district. To proceed, therefore, in the United States' court, is impossible, until those officers are
appointed. The question then occurs whether the State courts have jurisdiction in such a case.- By a reference to
the several acts of Congress, it will be seen that a regular United States' district court is appointed to be held within
fifty miles of this collection district. Although none has been actually held the past year, yet one may be held the
ensuing year; in that event, would the State courts have jurisdiction.? Can it be conceived that the question of juris-
diction is to depend upon the uncertainty or certainty of a district court being held.? And is it not more reasonable
to conclude, that, where a district court is by law appointed to be held in a collection district, it takes away the juris-
diction of a State court? This, at least, is the legal opinion we have obtained on this subject.
If, then, the State courts have no jurisdiction over cases arising under the belbrementioned act of Congress in
this collection district, it is indispensable, to the enforcing of the laws, that something should be done with the Unit-
ed States' district court, to render it possible to proceed at all.
Your directions on this subject are requested, and the sooner the necessary steps are taken the better, as many
important prosecutions, against flagrant and wilful oftenders who defy the law, are waiting.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
STEPHEN BATES. Co//fc/or.
JOHN C. SPENCER, Assessor.
Samuel H. SiMiTH, Esqr.
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4 1 . '^ Treasury Department, December 8, 1814.
Sir:
The information which has been communicated to me by the commissioner of the revenue, by collectors ot
duties on importation, and by other persons, acting in official stations, appears to require immediate attention, with
a view to protect the revenue, and to facilitate the means of detecting and prosecuting delinquents. The subject
is connected with my report of the 19th of November last, on the complaints from Vermont, and, therefore, I take
the liberty of placing it in the view of the Committee of Ways and Means.
1815.] REMISSION OF FORFEITURE. 9J5
1. A provision seems necessary to provide more eft'ectually for organizing and holding tiie district court at Ca-
nandaigua, in the State of New York. No. I.
2. A provision seems necessary to iirovidc moic eft'ectually for the exercise of jurisdiction hy i^tate courts, and
State magistrates, in cases arising under the revenue laws, at a distance from the seat of the district court. No. 2.
3. It appears necessary to provide more efti'ctually for examining and stating the facts, by Stale courts or State
magistrates, in cases of petition to the Secretary of the Treasury for the remission of tines, penalties, and forfeitures,
incurred at a distance from the seat of the district courts. No. 1, 2.
4. A provision|seems necessary, making it the duty of the district attorneys, to appoint deputies for tiie collection
districts in which they do not themselves practise.
1 accompany (his letter with oidy two of the communications that have been received at the treasury: a'^ these
will be suflicienl to shew the nature and the extent of the inconvenietices wiiich it is desirable to remove.
I am, very respectfully, sir, your most obedient servant,
A. J. DALLAS.
J. ^V. Eppes, Ksqr. Chairman of the Coinmillee of Hays and Means.
13th Congress.] No. 449. [3d Session.
RELEASE OF PENALTIES AND FORFEITURES.
COMMUNICATED TO THp: SENATE, FEBRUARY 27, 1815.
Mr. Bibb, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, who were instructed to inquire into the expediency of making
provision, by law, to release all or any claims of the United States to penalties or forfeitures, under acts which
ave imposed prohibitions or temporary restrictions on con
lerefor, upon payment of costs legally incurred, reported i
Besolved, That it is inexpedient to make such provision.
have imposed prohibitions or temporary restrictions on commercial intercourse, and to discontitme proi(>cutions
therefor, upon payment of costs legally incurred, reported the following resolution:
13th Congress.] No. 450. ■ [3d Sessiow.
PUBLIC EXPENDITURE.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 5, 1815.
Mr. Macon, from the Committee on Public Expenditures, made the following report:
That tliey have endeavored to perform the duties for which they were appointed, but have found it impossible to
do it, during a session in.which the House has been more constantly engagecl in business than usual. The committee
deem it a duty to state to the House, that they are of opinion that, at any session, it will be impracticable to'make a
satisfactory examination into the expenditure of public money. The several attempts which have heretofore been
made to do this, confirm the correctness of the opinion. While the committee believe that the officers whose duty
it is to settle the public accounts, will discharge the trust reposed in them with fidelity, they also believe that it is
the duty of the House to ascertain, by a committee, that it is ilone. The committee beg leave to suggest to the
House the propriety of appointing a committee, to sit during a recess, to make the examination.
The committee consider it their duty to state to the House, that they attempted to examine the account of Col.
James Thomas, deputy quartermaster geneial, but have not finished it; and that they collected many papers
relating to it, all of which they have transmitteil to the Comptroller of the Treasury, before wliom the account now
is for settlement.
13th Congress.] No. 451. [3il Si
REMISSION OF FORFEITURE.
COMMUNICATED TO THE SENATE, ON THE IST OF MARCH, 1815.
Mr. Roberts, from the committee to whom was referred the petition of Robert Kid, made the following report:
That it appears the said petitioner became the purchaser of goods, wares, and merchandise, to the amount of six
thousand dollars' value, from the mercantile house of Vanuxum & Clarke, of the city of Philadelphia, about the
first of October, 1813, which were imported in a vessel cleared from the port of London, after a knowledge of the
declaration of war, and partly in a vessel which cleared from the port of Bristol, also after a knowledge of the de-
claration of war; said ports being in the kingdom of Great Britain. On their airival at Philadelphia, they were
seized by the collectors, as forfeited, for a breach of the non-importation laws, and also as prize of war, being the
property of an enemy. The invoices or bills of parcels of said goods, were made out as if they were the property of
the said Vanuxum &" Clarke, and were bought by said petitioner as such, he know iiig, however, that they w ere under
seizure as aforesaid. The petitioner obtained a restitution of them, on bonds, for the value, and entered them at
the custom house, and secured the duties. A petition appears to have been presented, by the said Robert Kid. to
the district judge, setting forth the facts material to his case, in order to have them found and transmitted, by said
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[1815.
judge, to the Secretary of the Treasury, to obtain a remission of the forfeiture. To the truths of these facts the pe-
titioner made oath on the 12th of September, 1813. The petition presented to the district judge, states that the said
Eoods were a consignment of Samuel Guppy, a British merchant, resident in England, to the house of Vanux-
um & Clarke, but that, when he nurchaseu them, he was not informed of that fact. A copy of said petition is here-
with reported, as also a letter addressed to the committee by the Secretary of the Treasury, at their request, show-
in" whv the equitable powers vested in him do not apply to the petitioner's case.
'"The committee are of opinion, that, if the petitioner bought said goods, unapprized tiiat the invoices were fraud-
ulent, that he has legal remedy for any damage he may thereby incur against the said Vanuxum & Clarke; and they
are bound to believe the fact of his ignorance, as he has made oath to it; nor does he appear unapprised of his remedy
against Vanuxum & Clarke, as he notices it in his petition. The committee believe that Congress have, in no in-
stance, by special act, authorized a remitting of forfeitures of goods, shipped after the twenty -third day of June,
from Britisli ports, and by British subjects, and certainly not shipments made after war was known to exist at the
ports of shipment. The want of authority in the Secretary of the Treasury to take cognizance of this case, arises
soleiy from the forfeiture having been incurred while the goods were in the hands of the consignees. The committee
are, therefore, of opinion, that the said petitioner having legal remedy, is not entitled to relief from Congress, and
that regularity of proceedings, as well as justice, requires there should not, in this case, be legislative interference.
They, therefore, submit the following resolution:
Resolved, That the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition.
13th Congress.]
No. 452.
[3d Session.
PUBLIC DEBT.
COMMUNICATED TO THE HOUSE OF REVRESENTATIVES, MARCH 2, 1815.
Treasury Department, February 24, 1815.
?iir:
I have the honor to submit to the consideration of the Committee of Ways and Means, a proposition to provide for
paying tlie interest, and gradually reducing the stock debt, which has been created during the late war. It was my
intention to have accompanied this communication with tables, illustrating, in detail, the operation of the sinking
fund, as well as the effect of the present proposition, but various causes render the performance of this task imprac-
ticable, before the adjournment of Congress, and I cannot do better than to refer to the report which was made by
the Treasury Department to the House of Repiesentatives, on the 9th of April, 1808, exhibiting explanatory state-
ments and notes of the public debt, its increase or decrease, from the 1st of January, 1791, to the 1st of January,
1808. I shall, therefore, confine my views to, 1st, the general state of the public debt before the war: 2d, the gene-
ral state fif the public debt contiacted since the war; and, 3d, the particular provision to be now made for the last
description of the public debt.
I. On the 31st December, 1814, the amount of the public debt, created before the war, may be estimated at
$39,905,183 66, and it consisted of the following particulars:
1. Old six per cent, stock, the nominal amount being -
Of which there had been reimbursed.
Leaving due on the 3lst December, 1814,
2. Deferred six per cent, stock, the nominal amount being
Of which there had been reimbursed.
Leaving due on the 31st December, 1814,
3. Three per cent, stock,
4. Exchanged six per cent, stock under the act of 1812,
5. Six per cent, stock of 1796, - - .
6. Louisiana six per cent, stock, - - -
17,250,871 39
12,879,283 78
9,358,320 35
3,971,148 36
4,371,587 61
5.387,171 99
16.158,177 34
3,984,746 72
80,000 00
10,923,500 00
Estimated amount of the whole of the public debt, contracted before the war, due on the 31st of
December, 1814, -------- $39,905,183 66
Upon the principles and estimates of the treasury report, of the 9th of April, 1808, it was computed —
1. That, on the 1st of January, 1808, the public debt amounted to - - - 64,700,000 00
2. If, therefore, the amount of the public debt, computed to be due on the 31st December, 1814, be
deducted, to wit, -------- 39,905,183 66
The amount redeemed between the Ist of January, 1808, and the 31st of December, 1814, may be
estimated at ------- - $24,794,816 34
The establishment of a sinking fund, to redeem the principal of the public debt, was coeval with the funding
system of 1790; but the payment of the interest of the debt was not charged upon that fund until 1802. The amount
of the public debt was increased, during the several years that intervened between January, 1791, and January,
1803, and the sinking fund was enriched, at various periods, by the assignment of additional revenues. The acts
of the 8th of Maj;, 1792, the 3d of March, 1795, the 29th of April, 1802, and the 10th of November, 1803, form,
however, the principal basis of the present sinking fund, providing for the annual payment of the interest, as well as
for the gradual redemption of the debt.
Under the authority of these acts of Congress, the sinking fund amounts to the sum of $8,000,000 annually,
which, at this time, is supplied from the following sources:
1. From the interest on such parts of the public debt as have been reimbursed, or paid off, and which,
at present, amounts to the sum of -
2. From the nett proceeds of the sales of public lands, (exclusive of lands sold in the Mississippi ter-
ritory, which, as yet, belong to the State of Georgia) estimated, annually, at the sum of
3. From the proceeds of duties on imports and tonnage, to make the annual sum of $8,000,000, esti-
mated at about
1,969,577 64
800,000 00
5,230,422 36
$8,000,000 00
1815.] PUBLIC DEBT.
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II. On the 31st of December, 1814, the amount of the public debt, created since the war, (inde-
pendent of temporary loans and issues of treasury notes) may be estimated at - - $49,780,322 13
And it consisted of the following particulars:
1. .Six per cent, stock of 1812, (the eleven millions loan) " - - - $7 710 000 00
2. Do. do. 1813, (the sixteen millions loan) - - - . 18109 '377 .51
3. Do. do. 1813, (the seven millions live hundred thousand loan) - - 8'498'563 50
4. Do. do. 1814, (the loan of ten millions, part of the loan authori/.ed for twenty- live
millions) ---... g gjt) ,j-g 25
5. Do. do. 1814, (the loan of six millions, part of the loan authorized for twenty-live
millions) ---... 4,342,875 00
„ . . , . . . , . . 48,580,312 2U
But it IS proper to brmg mto view here, the additional six per cent, stock, which will be created
in consequence of contracts depending on the 31st of December, 181 1, to be completed in 1815, to wit:
1. The committee of defence of Philadelphia contracted to loan $100,000 to fortify the island in the
river Delaware, called the Pea Patch, for six per cent, stock at par, which wi'll be issued under
the act of March, 1812, .-..-. 10000000
2, The corporation of New York contracted to advance money for fortifications, sup-
plies, &c. at New York, on the terms of the six millions loan, and the amount
being liquidated, six per cent, stock has been ordered for - - 1,100,009 87
— 1,200,009 87
$49,780,322 13
There are, however, other contracts for loans, made through the medium of the War Department, which have
been recognised at the treasury, to be paid in six per cent, stock, but which have not been so liquidated, as to fur-
nish a ground to estimate their amount.
The six per cent, stock, which was issued under the act of the 24th of March, 181 1, amounting to $3,000,000,
and sent to Europe, has not been, and probably will n(»t be, sold. It is, therefore, omitted in the present esti-
mates.
Besides the funded debt, above stated, there have been contracted debts to the amount of $19,002,800, upon tem-
porary loans, and upon the issues of treasury notes, consisting of the following particulars:
1. Temporary loans have been obtained under the act of March, 1812, (of which the sum of $500,000
became due in December, 1814, and remains unpaid; and of which $50,000 will be payable
in the year 1817, for - - - - - - - 550,000 00
2. Treasury notes had been issued or ordered on the SOtli of February, 1815.
(1.) Payable on or before the 1st January, 1815, due and unpaid, principal, - 2,799,200 00
(2.) Payable since the 1st of January, 1815, due and unpaid, - - 620,000 00
(3.) Payable almost daily, from the 11th of March, to and including the 1st of
January, 1810, - - - - - - 7,227,280 00
(4.) Payable from the 11th of January, to and including the 1st March, 1816. 7,806,320 00
18,452,800 00
Making floating public debt, in temporary loans and issues of treasury notes, - - 19,002,800 00
To which add the amount of funded debt, - ' - - - - 49,780,322 13
And the whole of the ascertained amount of debt created during tlie war, is the sum of - $68,783,122 13
The general claims for militia services and supplies, arising under the authority of the individual States, as well
as of the United States, iiave been partially exhibited; but neither the iirinciple of settlement, nor the amount of the
claims, can, at this time, be stated.
III. In suggesting provisions to pay the interest, and gradually to reduce the principal of the public debt, con-
tracted since the declaration of war, the inconvenience which has been introduceil, by making the payment of the
principal and interest of the treasury notes a charge upon the sinking fund, is greatly to be lamented. The treasury
notes were, in their design, and ought to be in their use, a species of circulating medium; but it is evident tiiat a
sinking fund of eight millions of dollars could never supply the means of paying the prior claims, and, also, of dis-
charging, punctually, the whole of the principal, as well as the interest, of annual issues of treasury notes, amount-
ing to eight or ten millions of dollars. It is indispensable, therefore, to the free and beneficial operation of the
sinking fund, tiiat it should be disengaged, as soon as possible, from this burtleii. The means of disengaging it are,
1st, by the payment of the treasury notes out of the current revenue; or, 2d, by funding thein upon reasonable terms,
under the act by which it is proposed to authorize a loan for the service of the year iSiS; and these means, it is be-
lieved, will be effectual.
The sinking fund being thus emancipated from the treasury note tlebt, would be sufficient, in 1815. for the in-
terest and reimbursement of the stock created before the war; for the interest of the stock created since tiie war;
and for the interest of the loan to be raised for the present year, either in money, or by converting the treasury note
debt into stock debt. Thus,
1. The sinking fund amounts to - - - - '.-.-.- " $8,000,00000
2. The interest and reimbursement of stocks created before the war, will require a sum of $3,452,775 46
3. The interest on the stocks created since the war. (computed on the above sum of
$49,780,322 13) and including $7,968, payable for annuities, will require a sum of 2.994,787 32
4. The interest on the loan for 1815, (computed to average a half year's interest on the
sum of $11,500,000, being the estimated amount of the treasury notes which may
be converted into stocks) will require a sum of - - - - - 345,000 00
5. But there must be added, the interest and principal of the temporaiy loans, due
and unpaid, wiiich were obtained under the authority to borrow, granted by the
act of the March. 1812, amounting, for 1815, to the sum of - - 533.000 00
7.325.5G2 78
And would leave a surplus of - - - - - $671,437 22
It appears, on this view of the sinking fund, (independent of the operation of the past year) that there will be a
surplus of $674,437 22, to be furthei' applied to the reduction of the principal, both of the old and the new public
debt. But this can only be now done by purchases in the market.
The proposition to be, at this time, submitted to the consideration of the Committee of Ways anti Means, in re-
lation to the stock debt created since the war. involves the following points:
1. That provision be made for the payment, or for the funding of the treasury note debt, so as to relieve the
sinking fund from that charge.
2. That the sinking fund be applied, in the Jirst place, to the interest and reimburse. nent of the old sis per cent,
stock, according to the existing laws.
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3 That the sinking fund be applied, in the second place, to the payment of the principal and interest of the
temDorarv loans, obtained under the act of March, 1812. ^ , .
4 That the sinking fun^ be applied, in the third place, to tl\e payment of the interest accruing upon the stock
5 '^^That the annua) surplus of the sinking fund, after satisfying the above objects, be applied to the purchase of
the stock created since the war; and that the interest upon the stock annually purchased, be added, from time to time,
to that appropriation, for the purpose of making new purchases.
After tlie present year, there is reason to presume that the public revenue will considerably exceed the public
expenditure, and, consequently, that the necessity of borrowing will cease. At that period, a more satisfactory
view may be taken of tlie subject than can be taken while the amount of the public debt remains, in some measure,
unascertained; the operation and product of the new taxes, as well as of the impost upon the revival of commerce,
are conjectural, and the legislative intentions, respecting a peace establishment, have not been declared.
Since therefore 'the existing sinking fund (being relieved, in the manner before intimated, from the incumbrance ot
the treasury note debt) is already charged with the payment of the interest on the stock created since the war, and will
be sufficient for that purpose, besides paying the interest, and the annual reimbursement of the stock created before
the war, I respectfully propose that no further step be taken, during the present session of Congress, than to au-
thoiize the subscription of treasury notes to the loan which is now under legislative consideration, and to direct the
surplus of tiie sinking fund to be applied to purchases of the stock created since the war, for the emolument of the
fund But it will be proper to confine tiie benefit of subscribing to the loan, to such treasury notes only as have
been', or may be, issued under the acts which render them a charge upon the sinking fund, namely, tlie acts of the
30th of June, 1812, of the 25th of February, 1813, and of the 4th of March, 1814; and the Secretary of the Treasury
sliould be authorized to designate the notes to be received in subscription, from time to time, according to the date
of the issues. ^ ,, . , l i- ^
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your most obedient servant,
A. J. DALLAS.
The Hon. J. W. Eppes,
Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
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l^DEX TO FINAI^CE.
VOLr.^IE II.
A.
i'ages.
^iha'emcnt of duties — On damaged merchandise; report
unfavorable, - - - - - 64
Accminis, unsettled — Of the Treasury, War, and Navy
Departments; report of committee, - - 415
Of the War Department; report of the Secretary
of War, - - - - - 813
.fiecounts settled — Three per cent, to be allowed on cer-
tified balances of, - - - - 868
Aceciunts between the United States and the States — Re-
port of Secretary of the Treasury respecting-, 163
Accountability of disbursing officers — War and Navy, - 335
In the Navy Department, - - - 348
In the War Department, - - - 813
Additional duties — Report of Secretary of the Treasury,
showing' what articles may be taxed on quan-
tity instead of value, - - • -78
On hats; memorial asking, - - - 257
On twine and hues; memorial asking, - - 306
Report of the Secretary of the Treasury on, - 412
Recommendedby a committee, February 5, 1811,
for the encouragement of manufoctui'es, - 481
Report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the
effect on the revenue to be produced by, - 483
Agricullti,e — Benefactions of the arts and manufic-
tures to, - - - - - 666
Ale, beer, and porter — Duty proposed on, - 854, 869
Alexander, John — Prays remission of forfeiture incurred
by engaging- in a foreign trade with a coasting
vessel; report unfavorable, - - - 833
Allowances to fishing vessels — Above admitted rate, - 334
Of drawback, on merchandise too long within
the United States; report favorable, - - 406
Arnary, Francis, (of Boston) — Prays remission of for-
eign tonnage duties on an American cargo;
report adverse, - - - - 171
Armroyd, George, & Co — Pray ih'awback on goods sup-
posed to be too long within the United States;
report favorable, .... 406
Arms — Exemption from import duties of foreign, - 22
Armstrong, John, (Minister to France) — Suspension of
payment of bills drawn by, and accounts of, - 554
Army — Extra allowances to the commander-in-chief of
the; inquir}' into, .... 337
New organization of the pay department of the,
proposed by the Secretary of AVar, ■ - 813
Articles, domestic and foreign, consumed in clotli-
ing the, in 1813, and estimate for 1814, - 815
(See Military Establishment.)
Articles, foreign and domestic — Consumed in clothing the
army and navy of the United States, in 1813,
and estimate for 1814, - - - 815
Arts and manufactures — Of tlie United States; report of
the Secretary of tlie Treasury, with statement,
prepared by Tench Coxe, of the, - - 666
Benefiictions to agriculture, commerce, naviga-
tion, and the fisheries, and subserviency to the
public defence of, - - - - 666
Practical foundations, actual progress, condition,
and establishment of the, ... 677
Assays — Of foreign coins at the mint, 1807, - - 265
Same, 1809, - - 385
Same, 1810, - - 455
Same, 1811, - - 509
Same, 1812, - - 597
Same, 1813, - - 648
Associate reformed church — Petition for remission of da-
ties on theological books, - . - 58
Attorney — Warrants of, stamp duty proposed on, - 887
Attorneys at law — Tax proposed on income of, - 869
Report against tax on, - . . . g^S
Auction — Duties on sales at, 1801, - . 12,15,17
Duties on sales at, proposed, 1812, - - 539
Duties on sales at, 1813, - - - 627
Increase of 100 per cent, on dutv on sales at,
1814, - . - -■ - .854
Amount proposed to be raised annually, during
the war, on sales at, . - - . 867
B.
Bailey, Benjamin, Bogart James, Jun. and others — Ask
remission of duties on goods destroyed by fire;
refused, - - - - - 114
Balances — Due from States; answerto a resolution, H. R. 163
Due from individuals to United States, - - 356
And unsettled accounts; report of committee, - 415
Baltimore Banks — Suggest the expediency of making
foreign gold coins a legal tender, and prohibit-
ing the exportation of specie, - - 837
Bank — Citizens of New York pray for the estabhshment
of a national; report adverse, - - C63
Secretary of the Treasury proposes the establish-
ment of a national, .... 867
Banks — Public deposites in, - - - - 216
Report of Secretary of tlie Treasurv', with details
of arrangements made with the State banks re-
lating to, - - - - - 516
Duties proposed on notes of, 1813, - - 627
Report on receiving in paN'ment of taxes the notes
of all and any, paid by Government for milita-
rv' services, - . : - . 874
Incorporated, in the District of Columbia, state of, 830
Bank stock — Recommended for remittances, - - 6
Receipts from dividends, bonus, and sales of,
1792 to 1803, inclusive, - - ■ 919
BANK OF THE UNITED ST.\TES— Sale of stock in
the, 6, 9
Memorial of the, April 20, 1808, soliciting re-
newal of the charter, - - - - 301
Report of Secretaiy of the Treasury on the re-
newal of the charter, . - - - 351
Report of committee in favor of renewal, - 406
Report of Secretary of the Treasury, with state-
ments of dividends, capital of branches, and
expenses and losses of the, April, ISIO, - 417
Memorial of the, soUciting renewal of the char-
ter, December 10, 1810, - - - 451
Xlemorial of Chamber of Commerce, Philadel-
phia, praying renewal of charter of the, - 453
Bank of New York solicits renewal of chai-tcr of
the, ----- - 460
Report of Secretary of the Treasury, with state-
ments of debts due to, notes of, in circulation,
and treasury deposites in, &c. - 460
Resolutions of the Legislature of Pennsylvania
against renewal of the charter of the, - - 467
Report of the Secretary of the Treasury, Janua-
ry 24, 1811, with statements showing debts
due to and from tlie, treasury deposites, and
general state of the, .... 468
Resolutions of the General Assembly of Virginia
against the renewal of the charter of the - 470
INDEX TO FINANCE.
Pages.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES— Memorial of 868
citizens of Philadelphia, praying renewal of
the charter of the, - - - 470
Memorial of inhabitants of Pittsburg, Pennsyl-
vania, against renewal of the charter of the, - 479
Report of the Secretary of the Treasury to the
Senate, of January 30, 1811, on the facilities
in the collection of the revenue by, and the
public benefit of the, - - - - 480
Keport of the committee of the Senate, United
States, March 2, 1811, against the renewal of
the charter of the, .... 486
Report of the committee of the House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States, March 2, 1811,
against the renewal of the charter of the, - 487
Establishment of a, proposed, ... 867
Report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the
practicability of getting 44,000,000 of treasury
notes into circulation, without depreciation, as
part of the capital of the, ... 872
Memorial of the banks of the city of New York,
against the incorporation of a, Dec. 1814, - 876
Act incorporating the subscribers to the, retiu-n-
ed by President Madison, with reasons for dis-
approval, - - - - - 891
Bankers — Composition for the stamp duty on notes of
corporations, companies, and private, - 869
Barbary Powej'S — Expenses attending relations with
the, . - . \ 6, 48, 108, 142
Same, from April 1, 1801, to March 31, 1805, 157
" for 1807, - - - 204
" for 1808, - - - 247
Barretio, Francis, (of New York) — Prays relief as surety
on a custom-house bond; report to free his
person from arrest or confinement, - - 203
Bcckford, Ebenezer, andothers — Pray protection for iron
manufactures. New Hampshire, - - 528
Beer, ale, und porter — Duty of one cent per gallon pro-
posed on, 1814, - - - - 854
Duty of two cents, .... 869
Benezet, Anthony, et uls. — Pray release as sureties on
collector's bond, on account of delay in bring-
ing suit by the Government; report favor-
able, ------ 135
Bequests, legacies, and statutory distribution — Tax pro-
posed on, ..... 887
Bills — Drawn by John Armstrong, under convention
with France; suspension of payment of, - 554
Of exchange; duties on foreign, proposed, 1813, 628
" Stamp tax proposed on protests of, 1815, 887
Penal, stamp duty proposed on, - - 887
Of sale, - . - - - - - 887
Boardman and Pope — Pray for permission to secure du-
ties on, and sell goods imported from beyond
the Cape of Good Hope, - - - 596
Bonds for duties — Extension of, to sufferers by fire at
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, - - 21
On importations from South America, asked, - 115
Bonds, (revenue) — Outstanding, January 1, 1809, nine
millions, ..... 422
Penal bills, warrants of attorney, notai-ial instru-
ments, policies of insurance, negotiable notes,
protests of bills of exchange, promissory notes,
bills of sale, and hypothecation of vessels, bot-
tomry and respondentia bonds; stamp tax pro-
posed on, January, 1815, - - - 887
Bonus — Sales of bank stock, and dividends; receipts
from, 1792 to 1802, inclusive, - - 919
Books — Protecting duties on, asked; report adverse, - 118
Boots and shoes — Duties proposed on, 1814, - - 855
Bounties on fishing voyages — See Fishing bounty.
Bounties and allowances — and expenses in collection of
of duties, 1800, 1801, 1802, - - 49, 149
Same, for 1803, 1803, - . -109
" for 1803, 1804, - - - 144
" for 1804, 1805, - . - 207
" for 1805, 1806, - - - 249
for 1806, 1807, - - - 310
" for 1808, - - . - 366
" for 1807, 1808, - . . 37.5
" for 1808, 1809, . . - 442
" for 1809, 1810, - - - 498
for 1810, 1811, - . - 582
for 1811, 1812, - - .653
" for 1812, 1813, - - - 848
Brana, Robert Peter, (of Philadelphia — Prays drawback
on shipment of merchandise; report adverse, 336
Brewers of malt liquor — Protection prayed for by, . 528
British manufactures — Report of Committee of Ways and
Means on petitions of sundry merchants who
had inciured forfeitures and penalties by im-
portations of, November, 1812, - ' - 570
Brown, IVilliam, (collector of New Orleans} — Defal-
cation of, - - - . . 393
Brush mailers — Pray for protecting duties, - - 29
Pages,
Buck, Anthony G. (of Fredericksburg) — Prays remis-
sion of penalty for violation of embargo laws;
report favorable, - . . . 420
c.
Caldwell, William A. of South Carolina — Prays remis-
sion of penalty for violation of embargo laws; re-
port adverse, - . . - . 419
Calico printers — Pray for protecting duties, - - 29
Candles — Duty of two cents per pound on tallow, and
ten cents per pound on spermaceti and white
wax, proposed on, 1814, - - - 854
Canton — Sales of lands in the district of —
From 1807 to 1808, - - - - 313
1808 to 1809, - - - - 379
1809 to 1810, - - - - 445
1810 to 1811, . . - - 502
1811 to 1812, - - - - 585
1812 to 1813, - - - - 657
1813 to 1814, - - - - 852
Cape of Good Hope — Importations from beyond the,
owners pray for permission to secure duties
and sell goods, &,c. .... 596
Memorial praying for prohibition of the importa-
tions of cotton goods manufactured beyond the, 834
Cards — Drawback asked on playing; report adverse, - 164
Duty proposed of twenty-five cents per pack on
playing, 1814, '- - - 855, 869
C«m"Ojfi-£«— Duties on, 1801, - - - 12, 16, 17
Duties on, proposed, 1812, - - - 539
Duties on, 1813, .... 027
Amount proposed to be raised annually during
the war, on, ..... 867
Difficulties in collection of duty on, - - 870
Cayla, du, Joseph — Prays protecting duty on paints;
report unfavorable, .... 257
Channing, Walter, of Gibbs and Channing, Newport,
Rhode Island — Prays remission of duties on salt-
petre, on the ground that it is not chargeable
with duty, - - - - - 258
Chapman, Daniel, and others — Ask for fishing bounty;
refused, ---... \Q1
Chilicothe district— Si\cs oflands in tlie, 1801 to 1802, 7
Same, - .1802 to 1803, 52, 53
Same, - . 1803 to 1804,
112, 151
Same, - - 1804 to 1805, 147
Same, - - 1805 to 1806, 210
Same, - - 1806 to 1807, 252
Same, - - 1807 to 1808, 313
Same, - - 1808 to 1809, 379
Same, - - 1809 to 1810, 445
Same, - - 1810 to 1811, 502
Same, - - 1811 to 1812, 585
Same, - - 1812 to 1813, 657
Same, - - 1813 to 1814, 852
Cincinnati district — Sales of lands in tlie, 1801 to 1802, 7
Same, - ■ 1802 to 1803, 52
Same, - - 1803 to 1804,
112, 151
Same, - - 1804 to 1805, 147
Same, - - 1805 to 1806, 210
Same, - - 1806 to 1807, 2.52
Same, - - 1807 to 1808, 313
Same, - - 1808 to 1809, 379
Same, - - 1809 to 1810, 445
Same, - - 1810 to 1811, 502
/ Same, - - 1811 to 1812, 585
Same, - - 1812 to 1813, 657
Same, - - 1813 to 1814, 852
Civil list, and diplomatic and miscellaneous expenses —
Estimate for, 1803, ^680,000, ... 6
1804, 791,000, - - - 48
1805, 952,000, - - - 108
1806, 1,150,000, - - - 142
Expenditure of, for four years from April 1,
1801, to March 31, 1805," - - - 156
Estimate for, 1807, $1,150,000, - - - 204
1808, 1,100,000, - - - 247
1809, 900,000, - - - 308
1,342,000, - - - 365
1810, 1,500,000, - - - 374
1811, 1,240,000, - - - 440
1812, 1,260,000, - - - 495
" 1,560,000, - - - 569
1813, 1,500,000, - - - 580
Nine months of 1813, $900,000, - 623
First quarter 1814, $400,000, - 644
Payments made in 1813, for the, - - 651
Estimate for 1814, $1,700,000, - - - 651
Authorized for 1814, $2,445,355, - - 840
Payments in 1814, - - - 840, 868
Estimate for 1815, $1,979,289, - - 886,912
Expenditure for civil list, from March 4, 1789, to
December 31, 1815, - . - - - 920
INDEX TO FINANCE.
Claims — Re-payment on account of advances made in
England for the prosecution of, §150,000,
To be paid under the convention with France, -
Propriety of legalizing- the payment of, in Go-
vernment stocli or treasury notes, considered,
Clason, Isaac — Prays for drawback on goods shipped,
for which debentures were not claimed, until the
expiration of ten days after clearance; report fa-
vorable, - - - -
Clothing — Additional duties proposed on ready made, -
Articles of, foreign and domestic, used in the
army and navy of the United States in 1813
und'l814, - - . . .
Coinage — At the mint in 1802, - - 19, 33, 3
Comparative statement of, from 1798 to 1802, -
Statement of gain on copper,
At the mint, 1803, - - 75, 103, 10 j
rages.
48
202
883
161
482
815
i, 36
20
21
106
1804, - - - 119, 136
1805, - - - 166, 199
At the mint from commencement to December
31, 1805,
At the mint, 1806,
1807,
1808,
1809,
1810,
At the mint from
31, 1809,
At the mint, 1811,
1812,
1813,
1814,
197
265
385
455
456
509
597
648
168, 201
225, 243
263, 303
317, 354
391, 410
- _ - - 458, 488
its institution to December
- 464
515, 562
599, 620
649, 835
883, 907
Coins, foreign — Report on, proposed repeal of second
section of act of February 9, 1793, relating to,
Assays at the mint of, 1807,
1809,
1810,
Currency of; report of committee,
Assays at the mint of, 1811, - - -
1812,
1813,
Expediency of making a legal tender of,
Colleeiion district — Application for a, to be formed of
towns in Connecticut and Rhode Island; report
adverse, ---.-.
Collector of New Oileam — WiUiam Brown, defalcation of.
Collector's bond — Surety released, from delay in officers
of Government bringing suit, -
Sureties released, because the principal was re-
leased improperly by the Secretary- of the
Treasury, and a discharge of principal ope-
rates a discharge of sureties, -
Collectors — Indemnity to, from damages arising from
seizures; report of Secretar}' of the Treasury,
Of Philadelphia, Norfolk, Plymouth, (Mass.) aiid
Baltimore, ask increase of compensation, 51
Combmahers — Pray for protecting duties.
Commander-in-chief of the army — Inquiry into extra
allowances made to the, - - - -
Commerce — Benefactions of the arts and manufactures to,
Commissioner of loans — Discontinuation of office of, con-
sidered and reported on, ...
Commissioner of the revenue — Reports of the, - 12, 30, 66
Establishment proposed of the office of, 1813, - 628
Commissioners of the sinking fund — Powers of the,
(For reports, &c. see Sinking fund.)
Compensation — To inspectors of the customs, increase
asked; report adverse.
To G. AV. Erving; report of the Secretary of the
Treasury, . . - - -
Of revenue officers of Philadelphia, Norfolk, Ply-
mouth, (Mass.) and Baltimore, asked to be in-
creased, ... - 512^
Composition — For the stamp duty on notes of private
bankers, corporations, and companies, -
Connecticut and Rhode Island — Inliabitants ask that a
new collection district may be formed of towns
in both States; report adverse.
Wire manufacturers, pi-ay for protection.
Exhibit of manufactures in, 1810,
Distillers complain of the unequal operation of
the duty on stills; report adverse.
Convention with France of April 30, 1803 — Payments
made to American citizens under the.
Claims to be paid under the,
Conflictin.g claims under the.
Suspension of the payment of bills drawn by Mr.
Armstrong under the, - - - -
Conveyances, mortgages, and leases — Tax proposed on,
869;
Copper — Memorial against laying duties on. in sheets, -
Same, asking seventeen and a half per cent, duty
on, in sheets, . - - - -
Communications on laying duty on, manufactured
in bolts and sheets, - - - 602, 603
135
570
226
514
29
337
666
61
69
255
484
14
869
226
553
736
890
186
202
554
887
257
268
111
rages.
Cordwainer$—Vra.y for protecting duties, - - 2^
Cork cutters — Pray for protecting duties, - - 29
Corp, Samuel — Petitions for remission of duties on mer-
chandise landed at New Orleans, after touching
at New York; report favorable, - - - 77
Cotton goods — Manufacturers of, pray for protection, - 834
-Manufactui-es from beyond Cape of Good Hope,
additional duties proposed on, - - 482
Yarn, duty proposed of twenty-five cents per
spindle on manufiicture of, October, 1814, - 854
Counsellors and attorneys at lau' — Taxes proposed on in-
comes of, - - - . . 869
Report against tax on incomes of, - - 873
Courts of the United States — Taxes proposed on legal
proceedings in the, .... §59
Report against tax on, - same, - 872
Tax proposed on, January, 1815, same, - 887
Coxe, Tench — Digest of manufactures prepared by, - 666
Credit — Report of Secretary of the Treasury on public,
October 14, 1814, " - - " - - 866
Crcighton, Jamef,of New ]VA:— Prays drawback on ship-
ment of merchandise; report adverse, - - 336
Currency of foreign coins — Report of committee on, - 456
Customs — Payments made by collectors of the, from
April 1, 1801, to March 31, 1805, - - 154
Inspectors of the, ask additional compensation;
refused, - - - - - 255
Amount of, witli charges tliereon from the com-
mencement of the Government to December
31, 1807, _ 320
Amount of, with charges thereon I'rom the com-
mencement of the Government to December
31, 1810, 542
Amount receivable in 1815 from, - - 913
Receipts from March 4, 1789, to December 31,
1815, from the, .... gjy
(See Duties.)
Custom-house bond— HtWef to a surety in a, report to
free person from arrest or confinement, - 203
D.
Debentures — Issued in two years ending Sept. 1802, - 5
Issued on exportation of foreign merchandise dur-
ing the years 1800, 1801, and 1802, 49, 149
Same, for 1802 and 1803,
" for 1803 and 1804,
" for 1804 and 1805,
" for 1805 and 1806,
" for 1806 and 1807,
" for 1808, -----
" for 1807 and 1808,
" for 1808 and 1809,
" for 1809 and 1810,
" for 1810 and 1811,
" for 1811 and 1812,
" for 1812 and 1813,
DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES— Appropriation of
$7,300,000 for payment of the.
Payment of §8,334,757 89, and §1,287,000, on ac-
count of, - - - - -
.\nnual appropriation of §7,300,000 for the.
Payments on account of, per report of Feb. 3,1803,
Inquiry into the application of Sr,300,000 to the, 37
Payments on account of, per report of Oct. 25,
i803, ... - - 48, 53, 54
New, for Louisiana purchase, how to be paid, - 48, 49
Statements of redemption of principal of, 1801,
1803, 54
Annual appropriation for the payment of the,
§8,000,000, 108, 142, 204, 247, 308, 365, 374, 440,
495, 569
Statements of payments, &c. of the, 1804, 109, 113
Redemption of principal of the, .\.pril 1, 1801, to
Sept. 30, 1804, - - - - 113
Statements of payments , &c. of the, 1805, 143, 148
Redemption of principal of the, April 1, 1801, to
Sept. 30, 1805, - . - -
Expenditures on account of interest and charges
on the, for four years, April 1, 1801, to March
31, 1805, ... - -
Payments on account of the principal of the, for
four years, from April 1, 1801, to March 31,
1805, ------
Repeal of act authorizing payment for lands in
evidences of, recommended.
Statements of payments, &c. of the, 1806, 205, 211
Redemption of principal of the, April 1, 1801, to
Sept. 30, 1806, ....
Statement of the, Jan. 1, 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804,
1805, 1806, 1807, . - - .
Payments on account of the, Jan. 1801 to Dec.
1806,
Statements of payments, &c. of the, 1807, 247, 254
Redemption of principal of the, April 1, 1801, to
Sept. 30, 1807, - - - - 254
Statement of the, Jan. 1, 1791, to Jan. 1, 1807,
109
144
207
249
310
366
375
442
498
582
653
848
i, 48
6
7
148
159
160
162
211
237
239
287
IV
INDEX TO FINANCE.
Pages.
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82
DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES.—
Statement of payments, &c. of the, 1808, 307,
Redemption of principal of the, April 1, 1801, to
Sept. 30, 1808, - - - ^ 316,
Statements of payments, &c. of the, 1809, 365, 373,
Redemption of principal of the, from April 1,
1801, to Sept. 30, 1809, - - - 382
Redemption of ditto, April 1, 1801, to Sept. 30,
1808, corrected, - - - - 383
\niount of, incurred and reimbursed from Jan. 1,
1791, to Dec. 31, 1809, - - 423, 425
Statements of payments, &c. oftlic, 1810, ^ 440, 447
Redemption of principal of the, from April 1,
1801, to Sept. 30, 1810, - - - 447
Statements of payments, &c. of the, 1811, ^ 495,504
Redemption of principal of the, from April 1,
1801, to Sept. 30, 1811, - - - 504
Amount of the, April 1, 1801, and Jan. 1, 1812, 505
Statements of payments, &c. of the, 1812, 569, 580,
587
Redemption of principal of the, from April 1,
1801, to Sept. 30, 1812, - - - ^ 587
Statements of payments, &c. of the, 1813, 623, 651
Provision for the, first quarter 1814, - - 644
Estimates of amount necessary for 1814, for the, 651
Redemption of principal of the, from April 1,
1801, to Sept. 1813, - _ -
Revised statement of the, April, 1814,
Estimate of payments to be made during- the year
1814 on principal and interest of the, §12,502, 000,
Payments in 1814 for the, - - 840, 868
Inquiry into provision for last quarter of 1814, for
the payment of the, . . - -
Amount necessary in 1815 for payment of tlie, -
Amount payable in 1815 of the, §14,723,808, -
Report of the Secretary of the Treasury, Feb. 24,
1815:
1. On amount of, before the war, $39,905,183
2. On amount created since the war, indepen-
dent of temporary loans and treasury notes,
?49,780,322, . . ." -
3. On payment of interest and reduction of
principal of the war debt,
PajTTients made on account of the, from March 4,
1789, to Dec. 31, 1815,
[For minute statements relative to the debt of the
United States, see Sinking Fund.]
Defalcation — Of the collector of New Orleans, "William
Brown, .....
Defence — Subserviency of arts and manufactures to the
public, ------
Delaware — Exhibit of manufactures in, 1810,
Denton, Christopher — Claim under French convention, -
Deposites — In banks of public moneys, ...
Report of the Secretary of the Treasui-y, with de-
tails of arrangements with the State banks relat-
ing to, ------
Digest of manufactures — Prepared by Tench Coxa,
(See Manufactures.)
Diplomatic expenses — See Civil list, &c.
Direct tax— Arvears of 1S02, $400,000, -
Receipts into treasury from the, 1800,
Arrears, 1802, $367,600,
Arrears, 1803, §250,000,
Statements of the, Dec. 20, 1803, balances due
by collectors, &c. ....
Same, Dec. 31, 1806, - . . .
Same, Dec. 27, 1809, - . . .
$3,000,000 proposed to be raised by, 1812,
1813,
Mode of ascertaining the quotas of the counties in
the several States, of the, ...
Estimated receipts from, for 1814, 652, 840, 841
Receipts from, 1814, .... 841
Estimated receipts from, 1815, - - - 843
Continuation and increase of, Oct. 1814, 854, 866, 869
Report of the acting Secretary of the Treasury on,
sliowing amount received on Oct. 10, 1814, 855
- Amount proposed to be raised annually during the
war by, $2,500,000, - - ' -
Report on the constitutionality and expediency of
imposing on the District of Columbia and terri-
tories of the United States a, -
Unequal operation, in Tennessee, of the act im-
posing a, - - - - .
Amount receivable during the year 1815, from, -
Insufficiency of revenue laws, and want of juris-
diction in the State courts for the coUecti'ori of
the, ---...
Amount of receipts from 1800 to 1815, from.
District of Columbia — Exhibit of manufactures in, 1810,
State of incorporated banks and insurance com-
panies in the, .....
Report on the constitutionality and expediency of
■niposing a direct tax on the, ...
Dividends, sales of bank stock, and bonus — Receipts from,
1792 to 1802, inclusive, - . - 919
659
838
340
877
886
912
916
917
917
920
393
666
764
284
216
516
666
6
12,18
30
48
65
219
387
539
627
628
860
867
889
890
911
914
919
812
830
889
rages.
Dividends, and sale and transfer of stocks of banks, insu-
rance companies, iic. — Tax proposed to be levi-
ed on, Jan. 1815, - - - - 887
Dorr, John — Prays for drawback on playing cards; re-
port adverse, - . . - . 164
Drawbacks — Revenues derived from, - - 47, 50
Claim on an unregistered vessel for - 58, 115
On goods shipped coastwise and lost; refused, - 65
On refined sugar; reported against, - 74, 116
On goods shipped out of the district whence en-
tered outwards; report favorable, - - 133
On goods shipped, apphcation for debentures not
being made luitil expiration often days, - 161
On playing cards; report adverse, - - 164
On sugar damaged and relanded; report adverse, 224
On refined sugar, memorial soliciting, - - 268
Claimed, when the requisitions of the law were
omitted to be complied with; report adverse, 336
On mercliandise supposed to be too long in the
United States; report favorable, - - 406
On goods on which the duties were not paid; re-
port unfavorable, - . . . 535
Retention of 25 per cent, proposed on all, - 539
Amount of, from commencement of the Govern-
ment to Dec. 31, 1810, - - - 542
• On goods not exported within twelve months; re-
port adverse, ..... 554
On re-exportations, 1812 and 1813, - - 648
On exports to New Orleans, asked by Joshua
Sands, late collector at New York; report fa-
vorable, - - - - - 815
On exportations in two years ending Sept. 1802, 5
On exportations in years 1800, 1801, and 1802, 49, 149
Issued in two years ending Sept. 1802, . . 5
Issued on exportation^of foreign merchandise dur-
ing the years 1800, 1801, and 1802, 49, 149
Same, for 1802 and 1803, - - - 109
" for 1803 and 1804, - - - 144
" for 1804 and 1805, - - - 207
" for 1805 and 1806, - - - 249
" for 1806 and 1807, - - - 310
" for 1808, - - - - - 366
" for 1807 and 1808, - - - 375
" for 1808 and 1809, - - - 442
" for 1809 and 1810, - - - 498
" for 1810 and 1811, - - - 582
" for 1811 and 1812, - - - 653
" for 1812 and 1813, - - - 848
Du Cayla, Joseph — Prays protecting duty on paints; re-
port unfavorable, .... 257
Duties and drawbacks — Comparative statements of, for —
1799, 1800, and 1801, - - - 10
1800, 1801, and 1802, - - - 82
1801, 1802, and 1803, - - - 133
1802, 1803, and 1804, - - - 169
1803, 1804, and 1805, - - - 222
1804, 1805, and 1806, - - - 266
1805, 1806, and 1807, - - - 321
1806, 1807, and 1808, - - - 386
1807, 1808, and 1809, - - - 450
1808, 1809, and 1810, - - - 508
1809, 1810, and 1811, - - - 594
1810, 1811, and 1812, - - - 664
1811, 1812, and 1813, - - - 896
DUTIES — On merchandise, tonnage, and postage, prin-
cipal sources of revenue, - - - 5
On importations Oct. 1, 1800, to Sept. 30, 1802, 8
Remission of, on property .destroyed by fire, - 9
On goods, &c. allowed drawbacks, 1799, 1800,
and 1801, - - - - 10, U
Extension of bonds for, on goods desti-oyed by fire, 21
On merchandise, tonnage, drawbacks. Sec. 1802, 47, 50
Bounties, allowances, and expenses of collection
of, 1800, 1801, and 1802, ... 49
Remission of, on theological books; refused, - 58
Abatement of, on damaged merchandise; refused, 64
Remission of, on goods shipped to New Orleans, 77
Additional, proposed by the Secretary of the
Treasury, 1804, - - - - 78
Articles capable of bearing new specific, - 79
Protecting, on slate; considered, and reported
against, ..... 107
On merchandise, tonnage, passports, &c. 1802
and 1803, - " - - - - 109
Remission of, on books for library and college; re-
fused, - - - - - - 114
Same, on goods destroyed by fire; refused, - 114
Extension of bonds for, on imports from South
America, - - - • - - 115
Protecting, on books; reported against, - - 118
On mercli.andise, tonnage, passports, &.C. 1803
and 1804, - - - - - 144
Remission of, on rum shipped coastwise and lost;
reported against, .... 170
Protecting, on iron hollow ware; reported against, 171
Remission of foreign tonnage duties on an Ameri-
can cargo in a foreign bottom; reported against, 171
INDEX TO FINANCE.
E.
Eai-k, John, Jan. of Newport, R. I. — Asks fisliiiig; bounty
on a vessel with a coasting license; refused, - 184
Ecdeston, Mary — Release of surety in collector's bond;
committee report favorably, on the ground that
the principal was imjiroperly released, and tliat
a release of principal operates a discharge of
sureties, . . . . . 5~0
Emhars^o laws — Remission of penalties for violation of, 419
Fines, forfeitures, and penalties incurred, and ex-
penses of prosecutions, under the, - - 490
Pages
DUTIES — Remission of, on American oil shipped in an
American vessel; granted, - - - 184
Protecting, on slate; reported against, - - 185
Remission of, on cargo of ship Blaireau, abandon-
ed at sea; reported against, - - , 186
On merchandise, tonnage, passports, Stc. 1804
and 1805, . - - . . 207
On salt, abolition of, considered, - - 221
Constituting the Mediterranean fund, continua-
tion of, - - - - - 321, 263
On merchandise, tonnage, passports, &c. 1805
and 1806, - - - - - 249
Protecting, on paints; reported against, - - 257
Additional, on hats; memorial, - - . 257
On copper sheets and plates, counter memorial, - 257
Remission of, on saltpetre, supposed duty free, - 258
On copper in sheets of 17A percent.; reported
against, - - - - - 268
On old copper, repeal of; reported favorably, - 268
Remission of, on salt, overcharged, - - 283
Increase of, on twine and lines, asked, - - 306
On nlerch.^ndise, tonnage, passports. Sec. 1806
and 1807, 310
Remission of, on merchandise not imported; re-
ported unfavorably, - . - . 227
On merchandise, tonnage, passports, &c. 1807
and 1808, - - - - - 375
On merchandise imported and re-exported, 1807
and 1808, - - - - - 378
On merchandise imported from the Mediterranean
in 1805, 1806, 1807, and 1808, - - 406
Report of Secretary of the Treasury on increase
of, 1810, - - - - - 412
Bonds for, outstanding, .January 1, 1810, - 422
On merchandise, tonnage, passports, &c. 1808, 1809, 442
Additional, recommended for the encour.agement
of manufactures, 1811, - - - 481
Report of Secretary of the Treasury on the effect
upon the revenue by laying additional, - 483
On merchandise, tonnage, passports, &,c. 1809,
1810, 498
Remission of, on merchandise imported during the
non-intercourse law; report adverse, - 511
Remission of foreign, on an American vessel; re-
port favorable, - - - - 514
Report of Secretary of the Treasury, proposing
an increase of revenue by additional, 1812, - 523
Report of Committee of AVays and Means, Feb-
ruary 17, 1812, with plan of an increase of re-
venue by additional, - . . . 539
Gross and nett amount of, from the commence-
ment of the present Government to December
31, 1810, - - - - - 542
On merchandise, tonnage, passports. Sec. 1810,
1811, 582
Reduction of, on prize goods; report adverse, - 591
Report of Committee of Ways and Means, June
10, 1813, proposing direct tax and internal, 627
On prize goods, report of Secretary of the Trea-
sury on ascertainment of amount of, - - 645
On imports and tonnage, 1812 and 1813, - 648
On merchandise, tonnage, passports, &c. 1811,
1812, 653
Remission of, on ship Montesquieu's cargo, ran-
somed by Stephen Girard; report adverse, - 832
Remission of, on merchandise brought back into
the United States, duties alleged to have been
before paid; report adverse, - - - 833
On merchandise, &c. 1814, - - - 841
On merchandise, tonnage, p.assports, &c. 1812,
1813, ...-.- 848
Report of Committee of Ways and Means, Octo-
ber 10, 1814, proposing increase of, and addi-
tional taxes and internal duties, and report of
the Secretary of the Treasury on same, 854, 866, 869
Composition of stamp, on notes of private bankers,
corporations, and companies, - - - 869
Increase of internal, proposed by the Secretary
of the Treasury, January, 1815, - - 885
Amount receivable in 1815, ... 913
Dwelling houses — Valuation of, in the sevei-al collection
districts of the United States, - - 855, 856
D' Wolfe, Charles — Pra) s remission of forfeiture on bonds
for exportation of domestic distilled spirits; re-
port adverse, ----- 59
PJS-
Embariro laws — Re])ort of committee against release of
all or any claims of the United States to penal-
ties or forfeitures incurred under the,
Enemy — Illicit trade and intercourse carried on with the,
insufficiency of the revenue laws to prevent it,
Erving, G. W. — Compensatioji to, for attending the
Board of Commissioners, under the 7th article
of the treaty with Great Hrltain of November
19, 1794,
Evidences of detd I.'. S. — Receivable in payment of lands,
report on repeal of act authorizing.
Expenditure — Report of committee on examination of
accounts of public, ....
From March 4, 1789, to Deccmljcr 31, 1815,
Expenses of collection of duties, - 49, 109, 144, 149, 207,
310, 366, 575, 442, 498, 582, 653, 348
Expenses tf the Government— (Sec Civil List.)
Extension of duty bonds — To sufl'erers by fire at Ports-
mouth, New Hampshire,
On imports from South America,
Extra allowances to the commander-in-chief of the army-
Inciuiry into, ....
915
881
484
162
915
920
249,
21
U5
Fees — A component part of the i-cvenue,
Ferguson, Mm — Prays reduction of duties on prize
goods, -....-
FINANCES— Report on the st;Ue of the, 1802,
591
5
Same, - - 1803, - - 47
Same, - - 1804, - - 107
Same, - - 1805, - - 142
Same, - - 1806, - - 204
Same, - - 1807, - - 246
Same, . - 1808, - - 307
Same, - - 1809, - - 365
Same, - - 1809, - - 373
Same, - - 1810, - - 439
Same, - - 1811, - . 495
Same, - June 4, 1812, - - 569
Same, - - 1812, - . 580
Same, - June 3, 1813, - - 622
Same, - July 19, 1813, - - 644
Same, - Januarv, 1814, - - 651
Same, September, 1814, - - 840
Same, - February, 1815, - - 848
S.ame, - October, 1814, - - 867
Same, - .lanuarv, 1815, - - 885
Same, - February, 1815, - - 910
Report of the Committee of Ways and Means
on the state of tlie, October, 1814, -
Fines — Component part of the revenue.
Under the embargo and non-intercourse laws.
Principles and practice of the Treasury Depart-
ment in mitigating or remitting.
Statement of, 1794 to 1811,
Fire — Remission of duties on property destroyed b}-,
Extension of duty bonds to sufferers at Ports-
mouth, New Hampshire, by.
Fisheries — Benefactions of the arts and manufactures to the,
Fishirig bounty — Prayed for by inhabitants of New Shore-
ham, R. I. on boats under five tons; refused, -
Prayed for by Daniel Chapman and others of Con-
necticut, who had cleared for a foreign port; re-
fused, .--...
Prayed for by John Earle, Jun. and Thomas M.
Hazard, of Newport, R. I. who sailed with a
coasting license; refused.
Prayed for by Jonathan Very, of Salem, on a ves-
sel abandoned by the crew and lost; refused.
Fishing vessels — Allowances above admitted rates to,
Florida — Exports and imports of United States to and
from, 1799 to 1802, - - . - 49, 56, 57
Flour — Tax of one dollar per barrel on wheat, pro-
posed January, 1815, - . . .
Foreign coins — Report on proposed repeal of second sec-
tion of act of 9th February, 1793, relating to,
Assavs at the mint of, 1807,
Same, - 1809,
S.ame, - 1810,
Currency of, report of committee.
Assays at the mint of, 1811,
Same, - 1812,
Same, - 1813,
Expedienc)' of making foreign gold coins a leg".d
tender, .....
Foreign intercourse — Estimates for 1803, §250,000,
Same, for 1804, 184,000,
Same, for 1805, 294,000,
Same, for 1806, 200,000,
Expenditure on account of, from April 1, 1801,
to March 31, 1805, - - - -
Estimates for 1807, §200,000, -
Same, for 1808, 200,000, -
Same, for 1809, 200,000, -
Expenditure for, from March 4, 1789, to Decem-
ber 31, 1815, - - . . .
(See Civil List.)
854
5
490
615
617
9
21
666
60
101
184
198
334
887
197
265
385
455
456
509
597
648
837
6
48
108
142
157
204
247
308
920
INDEX TO FINANCE.
Pages.
Foreign vessels — Exti-a duty on iniportations in, - - 47, 50
Forfeitures — Under embargo and non-intercourse laws, - 490
Principles and practice of the Treasury Depart-
ment in mitigating or remitting, - - 615
Statement of, 1794 to 1811, - - - 617
Report of committee against the release of all or
any claims of the United States to, - - 915
Forfeitures, remission of—
Prayed for by Charles D'Wolfe, on bonds for ex-
porting domestic distilled spirits; report adverse, 59
Prayed for by Andi-e\v I'oster and Jacob P. Ge-
raud, on vessel taking two slaves toN. Orleans;
report favorable, . - . . 368
Praved for by Levin Jones, incurred by bringing-
slaves of French passengers into Norfolk; re-
I ' port favorable, .... 392
Prayed for by Jeremiah Reynolds, incurred by
bringing slaves of French passengers into New
Orleans; report favorable, ... 393
Prayed for by Wm. W. Weymouth, incurred by
attempting to take a runaway slave from New
York to iiichmond; report favorable, - - 409
Prayed for by importers, incurred by importations
of British manufactures; report of Committee
of Ways and Means of November 25, 1812, - 570
Prayed for by Thomas Vincent, incurred b}' im-
portation of British manufactures from Spanish
dependencies; report adverse, - - 618
Prayed for by Stephen Girard and others, incurred
by importation of British merchandise, first into
Amelia island and thence into the Delaware;
report favorable, ... 637, 644
Praved for by George Walkington, incurred by
bond on clearing ship Halcyon from N. York to
N. Jersey, duringthe embargo; report favorable, 831
Pniyed for by James Washburn and John Alexan-
der, incurred by carrying on a foreign trade in
a coasting vessel; report unfavorable, - - 833
Praved for by Justin and Elias Lyman, incurred
by an illegal importation of coH'ee, under false
papers, Stc. ; report unfavorable, - - 871
Prayed for by Noah Shaw, incurred by importa-
tion of goods from England and Canada, in vio-
lation of the non-importation act; report unfa-
vorable, - - . . . 875
Praved for by Robert Kid, incurred by the im-
portation of goods, the property of the enemy,
and in violation of the non-importation act; re-
port unfavorable, .... 915
Forrester, Simon — Prays permission to secure duties on,
and sell goods imported from beyond tlie Cape
of Good Hope, .... 595
Foster, Andrew — Prays remission of forfeiture on vessel
taking two slaves to N. Orleans; report favoralde, 368
France — Extraordinary expenses of convention with, - 48
Payments made to American citizens, under the
convention of April 30, 1803, with, - - 186
Claims to be paid under the convention with, - 202
Conflicting claims under convention with, - 283
Suspension of the payment of certain bills drawn
bv John Armstrong, under the convention of
1803, with, - - - - - 554
Frazier, Solomon — Release of, as surety in a collector's
bond; report of committee favorable, on the
ground that the principal was improperly re-
leased; and that a discharge of the principal
operates a discharge of sureties, - - 570
Furniture — Duty proposed to be laid on, 1814, - 855
Pages.
Gartes, Charles, and als. — Refiners of sugar, report on
their petition, - - - . .
Refiners of sugar at Baltimore, pray for draw-
back of duty, - . . - .
Gustun, William, of Georgia — Prays remission of penalty
for violation of embargo laws; report adverse,
Georgia — Exhibit of manufactures in, 1810,
Geraud, Jacob F. — Prays remission of forfeiture on ves-
sel taking two slaves to New Orleans; report
favorable, - - . . .
Girard, Stephen, and others— Q-wncvs of the ships Good
Friends, the United States, and the Amazon,
with their cargoes, pray remission of penalties
and forfeitures inciuTed b)' tlie importation of
British merchandise, first into Amelia island, and
thence into the Delaware; report favorable, 637,
Girard, Stephen — Prays remission of duties on cargo of
the ransomed sliip Montesquieu; report unfa-
vorable, - - - - .
Prays that a composition for the stamp duties on
notes of priv;ite bankers be authorized.
Glass — Manufacturers of, pray for projecting duties, .
Goods, wares, and merchandise — Entitled to debenture —
Amount of duties and drawbacks on, 1799, 1800,
1801, -.--..
(See Didies and Draivhacks. )
539
171
5
6
48
- 108
- 142
- 204
- 247
308, 365
- 374
- 440
495, 569
580, 623
644, 651
886, 912
920
48
48
186
29
268
419
804
3 68
643
832
869
29
11
Goods, wares, and merchandise — Additional duty of one
hundred per cent, proposed on imports of,
Goodwin, Nathaniel, and others — Manufacturers of u'on
hollow ware, pr.ay for protecting duties; report
unfavorable, .....
Government — Current expenses of the —
$2,700,000 apphcable to the, 1802,
Estimates for, 1803, ....
1804, ....
1805, -
1806, ....
1807, ....
1808, ....
1809,
1810,
1811,
1812,
1813,
1814,
181.5,
Expenditure from March 4, 1789, to December
31, 1815, on account of the, -
Government stock — Propriety of legalizing the payment
of claims in treasury notes or.
Great Britain — Payments due on account of convention
with, .---.-
Provision for paying demands under the conven-
with, -.---.
Extraordinary expenses of convention with,
Gusstier, Feter A. — Prays remission of duties on goods
imported in a ship abandoned at sea; report un-
favorable, .....
Guns — Manufacturers of, ask protection, - - 22, 29
Gunpowder — Manufacturers of, pray for protecting du-
ties, --.... 29
H.
Habersham, Joseph — .Vsks relief from improper construc-
tion of the revenue laws; granted, - - 81
Hall, Edward — Claim under French convention, - 284
Harness — Duty proposed on plated, 1814, - - 855
Hathaway, James, of North Carolina — Prays remission
of penalty for violation of embargo laws; report
unfavorable, - - - . - 419
Hats — Manufacturers of, pray for protecting duties, - 29
Memorial asking that additional duty be laid on, 257
Duty proposed of one dollar on beaver, seventy-
five cents on castor, and fifty cents on rorum,
October, 1814, .... 854
Hazard, Thomas M. of Newport, Rhode Island — Prays
for fishing bounty on a vessel with a coasting li-
cense; refused, - - - . . 184
Headhj, Samuel, 6? Co. of Connecticut — Pray protection
for iron wire manufactories, - - . 553
Hemp — Manufacturers of hnen from, ask protection, - 367
Encouragement of the culture of, prayed for, - 510
Holland — Difficulty of procuring remittances to, and re-
mittances made to meet payments due in, - 6, 9
Holland, John, Jun. — Prays remission of duties on pro-
perty destroyed by fire; report favorable, - 9
Hollingsworth, Levi — Prays that a duty may be laid on
copper m.anufactured in sheets or bolts, - 602
Horses — Duties proposed on saddle and cairiage, 1814, 85.'>
Hubble, Ezekiel—Frsiys remission of duties paid above
those chargeable to vessels of the United States;
report favorable, - - - - 514
Hussey, Tristram, of Nantucket — Prays for remission of
duties on oil shipped by an American vessel;
granted, ---... 184
I.
Illinois — Exhibit of manufactures in the territory of, 1810, 811
Imports — Report of the Secretary of the Treasury, Feb-
ruary, 1810, on laying additional duties on, - 412
Report of Secretary of the Treasury, January 28,
1811, on the effect on the revenue by the in-
crease of duties on, .... 483
Report of committee on increase of duties on, - 539
Report of Committee of Ways and Means, No-
vember 25, 1812, on remission of penalties ami
forfeitures incurred by importations of British
manufactures, - - . . . 570
(For duties on imports and tonnage, see Mer-
chandise.)
Importations — Duties on, October 1, 1800, to Septem-
ber 30, 1802, - . - - . 8
Value, quantities, and species of merchandise on
which collected, 1802, - - - 47, 50
Same, 1803, - - - no
Same, 1804, - - .144.
Same, 1805, - - . 207
Same, 1806, - - - 249
Same, 1807, - - - 310
Same, 1808, . . .375
Same, 1809, - - - 442
INDEX TO FINANCE.
VII
Importations — A^alue, quantities, .lud speciesof merchan-
dise on which collected, 1810,
Same, 1811,
Same, 1812,
Same, 1813,
Statement of importations from all countries
compared with those fi-om Great Britain, show-
ing- amount of duties on principal articles from
Great Britain and her dependencies, during'
the year 1310, - - - . -
Additional duty of one hundred per cent, pro-
posed on, . - . . .
From beyond tke Cape of Good Hope, permis-
sion asked to ])ay duties and sell g-oods, &c. -
Importations and re-cxpurfations — In 1807 and 1808,
[mporters of British manujacturcs — Report of Committee
of AV ays and Cleans, November 25, 1812, on re-
mission of forfeitures and penalties incurred by,
of New York, Richmond, New Haven, Phila-
delphia, Boston, Albany, Savannah, Norfolk,
Charleston, Baltimore, Hartford, Alexandria,
Income tax — Proposed, - - . . -
Report ag-ainst, - - . . -
. Of $3,000,000. proposed January, 1815,
Jncreufe of revenue — Report of Secretary of the Treasury
in answer to inquiries of Committee of Ways
and Means, relating- to, with details of tlie du-
ties proposed to be laid,
Plan for, reported bv Connnittee of Wun's and
Means, February 17, 1812, -
Pages.
498
582
653
849
501
539
596
.■578
570
,S69
8-3
887
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
February-
June
October
October
15, 1813,
10, 1813,
10, 1814,
- 539
- 613
- 627
854, 856
18, 1814, by Secretary of the
Treasury,
1815, same,
damag-es arisins: from sci-
869
885
226
810
920
356
887
Same, January,
fndetiinity to collectors— fur
zures, ------
Indiana — Exhibit of manufactures in the territory of, 1810,
Indian department — F.xpenditiu-es on account of the,
from March 4, 1789, to December 31, 1815, -
(See Militari/ and Indian departments.)
Individuals — Balances due from, June, 1808, -
hikeritances and devises — Tax proposed on,
Inspectors of the customs — Baltimore, New York, and
Boston, ask additional compensation; report
adverse, - - - - .255
Insurance companies — Incorporated in the District of
Columbia, .... - S30
Stamp tax proposed on policies of, . - 887
Internal duties — Uncollected in 1802, near $700,000, . 6
Internal revenues — Statements of, - . .12, 18
Expenses of collecting the, 1801, - .12,13
Receipts from the, 1800, . . - 12, 18
Officers employed in the collection, their salaries,
emoluments. Sic. ....
Outstanding, 1803, near §400,000,
Statements relating to the, December, 1803,
Proposed to be laid, - - 1812,
Proposed to be laid, - - 1813,
Estimates from, 1st quarter - 1814,
Estimates from, for - - 1814,
13
48
- 66, 73
- 539
627
- 644
652
840, 841
Receipts from, - - - 1814, - 841
Estimates from, for - - 1815, - 843
Increase of, and additional, - 1814, 854, 866
Report of acting Secretary of tl\e Treasury on,
showing amount accrued during two first quar-
ters of 1814, and agg-reg-ate amount received
October 10, 1814, - - - 855, 861, 865
Amount proposed to be raised annually during
the war by, §2,700,000, - '- '- 867
Additional, proposed, January, 1815, - . 887
Estimates of the prodvicts of, - - - 888
.\mount receivable during- the year 1815, from, 911
Insufficiency of revenue laws, and want of juris-
diction in the State coui-ts for the collection of, 914
Amount of receipts from 1792 to December 31,
1815, from, - - - - - 919
Investigation — (into expenditure of p\iblic money) —
Report committee of, - - - - 915
[ron — Manufacturers of, pray for protection, 511, 528, 553
Protecting- duties asked on hollow-ware of; re-
port adverse, - - - - - 171
Duty proposed of one dollar on pig, one dollar
and fifty cents on castings, and one dollar on
rolled and slit, October, 1814, - - 854
Duty proposed on pig, - - - . 869
J.
Jeffersonvi lie— Sales of lands in the district of—
From 1807 to 1808, ... - .313
1808 to 1809, - - - -379
1809 to 1810, - - - - 445
1810 to 1811, - - - - 502
118 tt
Jeffersonv;/le—S-j.\i:s of lands in the district of—
1811 to 1812,
1812 to 1813,
1813 to 1814, . . . ',
Jones, Levin— I'l-M-i remission of forfeiture incurred b\-
bnnguig- slaves of French jjasseng-ers into Nor-
iolk; report favorable, ....
Jones, James, of Mrlh Curolina~Vn\'& remissio:>. of pe-
nalty for violation of embargo laws; report ad-
verse, - . - _
K.
Ae«/ucA-,y— Memorial of manufacturers of hemp into linen
Memorial of citizens of Lexington, praying- cn-
^ coui-agement of internal industrv.
Exhibit of manufoctures in, 1810, '
Kelland, Thomas— Vvw's.Mowmcc of drawback on g-oods
nnported m an unregistered ship, not having- a
sea letter; two adverse reports, . -,8
kni, Hohcrt—Vnxi. remission of forfeiture incurred hy '
importation of g-oods the property of tlic enj-
my, and in violation of the non-importation
acts; report adverse, -
Kingston, Stephcn-Vmy-i allowance of drawback oii
g-oods shipped out of the district whence en.
tered outwards; report fa\-oral3le,
L.
Lamson, Gideon— \sks drawback on sugars damag-ed
and relanded; report adverse, . . 224
LANDS — Sales of public, soui-ce of revenue, . . ~",-,
Receipts from, for vear ending- Septeinber, 1801
§326,052 08, . . .
Sales, for year ending- Oct. 1802, 340,000 acres' 5 7
Sales for year ending Sept. 1803, 200,000 acres 4- 5'-' 53
Estimated at §400,000 per annum, - ' .' "'.jy
585
657
852
419
307
405
790
115
915
133
Sales, for
year ending- Sept. 1804, §515,000,
- 108,
Sales of, to Sept 30, 1804, 1,293,330 acres, 112^ I51
Sales, for the year ending- Sept. 1805, §575,000, 142, 147
142
162
210
473,000
204,
284,000
247, 25
313
Ag-greg-ate sales, to 1805, 2,000,000 acres',
Repeal of act recommended, which autl'iorizcs
evidences of public debt to be received in pav-
ment for, - . . .
Sales of, for tlie year ending Sept. 180C,
acres, §850,000 received on account.
Sales of, for the year ending- Sept. 1807,
acres, §680,000 received on account, ^.
Sales of, for the year ending Sept. 1808, 200,000
;icres, §550,000 received on account, 30
Sales of, forthe year ending Sept. 1809, 143,000
acres, §500,000 received on account, 373 379
Aggreg-ate sales to Sept. 1809, 3,008,982 acres, ' 379
Change in system of, not advis.able, . . 413
Suggested as bounty to officers and soldiers, - 413
Sales of, for the year ending- Sept. 1810, 159,000
acres, §610,000 received on account, 440, 445
Aggregate sales to Sept. 1810, 3,168,000 acres, 440, 445
Sales of, for year ending Sept. 1811, 207,017
acres, §682,403 received on account, 495, 5o2
Aggi-egate sales, to Sept. 1811, 3,374,843 acres, ' 502
Sales of, fur tlie year ending Sept. 1812, 390,000
.acres, §790,000 received on account, 580, 585
Aggregate sales to Sept. 1812, 3,766,508 acre.s, ' 585
Estimate of receipts for 1813, from, - . 623
Same, same, 1814, §600,000, 623, 652,
, ^ «40, 841
J^amc, tor farst quarter, 1814, .
Receipts from, 1813, - . . .
Sales of, forthe year ending Sept. 1815, 256,345
acres, §643,055 received on account.
Aggregate sales to Sept. 1813, 4,022,853 acres.
Receipts from, 1S14, - - . .
Estimate of, for 1815, . - . .
Sales of, fortlie year ending Sept. 1814, 823,264
acres, .....
Aggregate sales of, to Sep. 1813,4, 829,753 acres,
.\mount proposed to be raised annually during
the war by, §800,000,
Probable receipts during the vear 1815, from,
§1,000,000, . . '.
Receipts from sales of, 1796 to 1815, inclusive,
A'lduation of, in the several collection districts of
the United States, - - - 855, 856
Lawrence, John L. — Prays for reduction of duties on
prize goods, - - - .
Leather — ilanufacturers of morocco, pray for protection
Duty proposed of 3 cents per lb. on soal, neats,
h.arness, calf, horse, hog, kip and seal skin;
on goat and sheep skins, tanned to resemble
Spanish leather, 50 cents per dozen: and all
all other skins, 3 cents per pound, 1814, 854, 869
Letter founders — Pray for protecting duties, . . 39
Licenses — To retailers of wines and foreign distilled spi.
rits, 1801, - - - - 12, 15, 17
644
651
657
657
841
84:^
852
1.852
867
911
919
591
471
via
INDEX TO FINANCE.
Pages.
539
539
627
628
663
Sfl7
61
412
564
581
581
590
623
644
646
651
Pages .
86-
877
888
910
919
855
Licenses—To distil spirits, 1812, - -
To retailers of wines, spirits, and foreign mer-
chandise, including tavern keepers, 1812,
To same, - - - 181o,
To distil spirits, duties on, proposed, 1813,
Committee report it inexpedient to authorize the
sale of spirits in less quantities than five gal-
lons, without, - - - -
Amount proposed to be raised annually during
the war by, . - - - -
LOANS Inquiry into discontinuance of office of com-
missioner of, -
Report of tlie Secretary of the Treasury of Feb-
ruary, 1810, on the subject of,
Keport of the Secretary of the Treasury, May 14,
1812, on loan of SI 1,000,000,
$12,950,200, receipts from, estimated for 1812,
$20,000,000 to be raised on, in 1813,
Amount of moneys obtained by the United States
in 1812 on, '-----
Of $16,000,000 subscribed for, -
55,500,000 necessary to be raised by, for 1814,
Of §16,000,000, terms of the, -
Receipts from, 1813, - - - -
Same, 1814, - - - 652, 840, 841
$29,350,000, necessary for 1814, to be raised by, 652
Of $7,500,000, accepted proposals for, - - 661
Of $25,000,000, proceedings relating- to the, - 841,
845, 846
$28,000,000, necessary for 1815, to be raised by
Treasury notes and, . - - -
Inquiry into, andreportof Secretary of the Trea-
siu-y on provision for last quarter of 1814, for
paymentofprincipalandinterestof, Dec. 1814,
Proposition to raise §25,000,000 for the service
of the year 1815, by, -
Proposed for 1815, ....
Receipts from March 4, 1789, to Dec. 31, 1815,
from, ------
Lotteries — Duty of one per cent, on amount of, propos-
ed, 1814,
/.(«(!«ana— Provision of $2,000,000 on account of pur-
chase of, - - - - - 48
Amount of $15,000,000, how to be paid for, - 48, 49
Exports and imports of the United States to and
from, 1799 to 1802, - - - 49, 56, 57
Plan of providing for the debt created by the pur-
chase of, - - - - -
Exhibit of manufactures in, 1810,
Six per cent, stock; report of the Secretary of
the Treasury on means to raise it to par,
Lyman, Justin and Elias—Vr&y remission of forfeiture
incurred by unlawful importation of coffee un-
der false papers. Sec. ; report adverse,
M.
McAnley, William, and McJimpsey, John — Petition for
remission of duties on books, -
Mcintosh, Lttughlan, and Joseph Habersham — Ask relief
in consequence of misconstruction of revenue
laws; granted, ....
Jfaine — Exhibit of manufactures in district of, 1810,
Man, .iaron — Petition for abatement of duties,
MANUF.VCTURES — Report of Secretary of the Trea-
sury on, containing details on every species of
manufacture within tlie United States,
Rei^ort of the acting Secretaiy of the Treasury,
with a statement, prepared by Tench Coxe, of
, the arts and manufactures of the United States,
Digest of, exhibiting the benefactions of the arts
and manu&ctures to agriculture, commerce,
navigation, and the fisheries, and their subser-
viency to the pubhc defence.
Practical foundations, actual progress, conchtion,
and establishment of the arts and,
Tables exhibiting the several branches of Ameri-
can, b\' States, Territories, and Districts, with
returns of certain doubtful goods, productions
of the soil, &.C. . . . .
Value of American, 1810,
Summary of American, 1810, -
Estimate of the value of American, 1810,
Estimate for one year of the value of imported, -
Exports for one year, ending September, 1807,
of American, - - - - .
Statement of goods made in the United States,
doubtful in their character, as agricultural or as,
Tables exhibiting the several branches of Ameri-
can, in every county of the Union, in 18 10, with
returns of certain doubtful goods, productions
of the soil, &c.. ....
Consumption in the army and navy of the United
States for clothing, of domestic.
Encouragement to and protection of —
memorial of gun manufacturers, Lancaster, Penn. 22
49
809
568
871
58
81
719
64
425
666
666
667
690
712, 713
- 712
- 713
713
714
715
29
61
80
171
185
257
257
268
306
367
465
471
481
483
511
528
528
553
553
MANUF.\CTURES— Report on petitions of
manufacturers, ....
Memorial of manufacturers and artisans of Phila-
delphia, December 9, J 803, -
Report on petitions from New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, and Maryland, recommending
protection, January 25, 1804,
Memorial of manufacturers of iron hollow-ware,
in Massachusetts, asking protecting duties.
Memorials of slate manufacturers, New York, 107
Memorial of journeymen hatters. New York,
ilemorial of merchants and manufacturers of cop-
per. New York, against duty,
Report on memorial of Joseph W. Revere, of Bos-
ton, praying \7l per cent, duty on copper in
sheets, and that old copper may be duty free.
Memorial of twine and line manufacturers, Mas-
sachusetts, .....
Memorial of manufacturers of hemp into linen,
Kentucky, .....
Memorial of citizens of Kentucky, praying en-
couragement of internal industry.
Memorial of manufacturers of morocco leather,
of Charlestown, Mass. praying protection.
Report of committee, Feb. 5, 1811, recommend-
ing additional duties on sundi-y articles for,
Report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the
exclusion of foreign manufactures, &c.
Memorial of iron masters of New Jersey, praying
protection, .....
Memorial of New Hampshire iron factory compa-
ny, praying protection.
Memorial of brewers of malt hquor in New York,
praying for protection, ...
Memorial of citizens of Connecticut, praying for
protection to wire manufactories.
Memorial of iron masters of Pennsylvania, pray-
ing protection to iron manufactories, -
Communications from Levi HoUingsworth and
Joseph W. Revere, on the subject of laying a
duty on copper manufactured into sheets and
bolts, ----- 602, 603
Memorial of inhabitants of Massachusetts, manu-
facturers of scythes and mill saws, praying pro-
tection, '- - - "- - 832
Memorial of manufacturers of Baltimore, &.C. pray-
ing for a revision of the revenue laws, and tlie
prohibition of the importation of cotton goods
manufactured beyond the Cape of Good Hope, 834
Memorial of manufacturers of Philadelphia, Sec.
praying protection to the infant manufactures, 909
Manufaciiirers — Jlemorials and petitions from —
Of guns, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1803, - 22
Franklin association of printers, comb makers,
gunsmiths, cork cutters, cahco printers, cord-
wainers, paper makers, letter founders, makers
of umbrellas, brushes, glass, stoneware, gun-
powder, hats, and starch, 1803, - - 29
Artisans and manufacturers of Philadelphia, 1803, 61
New Y'ork State companies, 1804, 1806, 107, 185
Of iron hollow-ware, Massachusetts, 1806, - 171
Of hats. New York, 1807, - - - 257
Of copper, New York, 1807, - - - 257
Of copper, Massachusetts, 1808, - - 268
■ Of twine and line, Massachusetts, 1808, - 306
Of hemp into linen, Kentucky, 1809, - - 367
Of Lexington, Fayette county, Kentucky, 1811, 465
Of Morocco leather, Charlestown, Mass. 1811, - 471
Of iron, New Jersey, 1811, - - - 511
Of iron. New Hampshire, 1812, - - 528
Of malt hquor. New York, 1812, - - 528
Of wire, Connecticut, 1812, - - - 553
Of iron, Pennsylvania, 1812, - . - 553
Of copper, Baltimore and Boston, 1813, 602, 603
Of scythes and mill saws, Massachusetts, 1814,
Of cotton goods, Baltimore, 1814,
Of city and county of Philadelphia, 1815,
Marietta rfis/nrf— Sales of lands in the, 1801,1802,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
1802, 1803,
1803, 1804,
1804, 1805,
1805, 1806,
1806, 1807,
1807, 1808,
1808, 1809,
1809, 1810,
1810, 1811,
1811, 1812,
1812, 1813,
1813, 1814,
719
815
Maryland — Instalments due on loan of $200,000 from,
Manufacturers of, pray for protection, -
Provision for payment of loan from,
Manufacturers of copper, pray protection.
Exhibit of manufactures in, 1810,
.Manufacturers of cotton goods, pray protection.
- 834
- 909
7
52
112, 151
- 147
- 210
- 252
- 313
- 379
- 445
- 502
- 585
- 657
- 852
6
• 29, 80
48
602
765
834
INDEX TO FINANCE.
Pages.
3[a.tsackusetts — Manufacturers of twine and line pray for
protection, . . - - - 306
Alanufacturers of Morocco katlier pr.ay for ditto, 4T1
Manufocturers of ropjjer pray for »litt<), 268, 603
Exhibit of manufactures in the State of, 1810, - 720
Manufacturers of scythes and mill saws pray for
protection, . - - . - 832
Mediterranean fund — Statement of the, 1804, - - 108
Same, - 1805, - - 143
Continuation for a limited time of the duties con-
stituting the; considered, - - 221, 263
Statements showing receipts on account of the,
from Julv 1, 1804, to December 31, 18U8, - 404
MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS from—
Alexander, John, remission of forfeiture, - 833
Amory, Francis, remission of duties, - - 171
Armroyd, George, and Co., drawback, - - 406
Associate reformed church, remission of duties, - 58
Bailey, Benjamin, remission of duties, - - 114
Bogart, .lames, ,Tun. and others, ditto, - - 114
Barretto, Francis, surety on custom-house bond, 203
Beckford, Ebenezer, and others, iron manufac-
turers, ------ 5_8
Benezet, Anthony, and others, stu'eties on collec-
tor's bond, ----- 135
r.oardman and Pope, imports from bevond Cape
of Good Hoi)e, - - ' - " ^?°
Brann, Kobert Peter, drawback, - - 336
Buck, Anthony, ,1un. remission of penaltv, - 420
Caldwell, AViliiam, ditto, - - 419
Cayla, .loseph du, duty on paints, - - 25"
Channing, Walter, remission of duties, - - 258
Chapman, Daniel, and others, fishing bounty, - 101
Clason, Isaac, drawback, - - - - 161
Connecticut, wire manufacturers, - - 553
Connecticut, distillers, - - . - 890
Corp, Samuel, remission of duties, - - 77
Creighton, James, drawback, - - - 336
Darton, Christopher, claim under French conven-
tion, - - - - . - 284
Dorr, John, drawback, . . - - 164
Du Cayla, Joseph, duty on paints, - - 257
D'Wolfe, Charles, remission of forfeiture, - 59
Earle, John, hshing bounty, - - - 184
Eccleston, Mary, surety on collector's bond, - 570
Erving, G. W. compensation, - - - 484
Frazier, Solomon, surety on a collector's bond, - 570
Gartes, Charles, and others, sugar refiners, 29, 268
Gaston, William, remission of penalty, - - 419
Geraud, Jacob P. remission of forfeiture, - 368
Girard, Stephen, and others, remission of penal-
ties and forfeitures, - - - 637, 644
Girard, Stephen, remission of duties, - - 832
Girard, Stephen, composition of stamp duty, - 869
Goodwin, Nathaniel, and others, manufacturers of
iron-ware, .... - 171
Guestier, Peter A. remission of duties, - - 186
Habersham, Joseph, construction of revenue laws, 81
Hall, Edward, claim under French convention, - 284
Hathaway, James, remission of penalty, - 419
Hazard, Thomas M. fishing bounty, - - 184
Headly, Samuel, and Co. wire manufacturers, - 553
Holland, John, Jun. remission of duties, - 9
Hollingsworth, Levi, manufacturers of copper, - 602
Hubble, Ezekiel, remission of duties, - - 514
Hussey, Tristam, ditto, - - 184
Jones, Levin, remission of forfeiture, - - 392
Jones, James, remission of penalty, - - 419
Kentucky, manufacturers, - - 367, 465
Ketland, Thomas, drawback, - - 58, 115
Kid, Robert, remission of forfeiture, - - 915
Kingston, Stephen, drawback, . , - 133
Lamson, Gideon, ditto, - - - 224
Lyman, Justin and Elias, remission of forfeiture, 871
McAuley, ■\\^illiam, remission of diities, - - 58
McJimpsey, John, ditto, - - 58
Mcintosh, Laughlan, misconstruction of revenue
laws, ------ 81
Man, Aaron, abatement of duties, - - 64
Miller, Samuel, and others, remission of duties, - 283
Murray and Millbank, brewers, ask protection, - 528
Nathans,brothers,claims under French convention, 284
Orso, Lenon, remission of duties, - - 833
Parker, Thomas, and others, ditto, - - 114
Peckham, Ehzabeth, ditto, - - - 170
Pennsylvania, manufacturers, - 22, 61, 553, 909
Philadelphia Library Company, remission of duties, 1 14
Philadelphia Typographical Society, protecting
duties, - - - - - -118
Pulsifer, David, imports from beyond the Cape of
Good Hope, ----- 596
Rapelye, George B. drawback, - - - 538
Read and Jephson, remission of duties, - - 337
Reynolds, Jeremiah, remission of forfeiture, - 393
Richards, Nathaniel, remission of duties, - 511
Ritter, Jacob, Jun. drawback, - - - 336
Rogers, Moses, drawback on refined sugars, - 116
MEMORIALS AND PETITIO.XS from—
Rogers, Philip and Xicliolas, Jun. remission of
penalty, . - . . . 4icj
Rollins, Ebenezer, drawback, - . . 554.
Sands, Joseph, claims under French convention, 283
Sands, Joshua, allowance of drawback, - - 815
Seaman, Edward, drawback on I'cfined sugar, - 116
Seton, Charles, remission of duties, - - 337
Shaw, Noah, remission of forfeiture, - - 875
Smith, Nathaniel and William, drawback, - 65
Smith, Hugh, remission of penalty, - - 419
Stewart, Daviil, and others, manufacturers of iron, 553
Symmes, John Cleves, ])re-emptions, - - 5
Taney, Francis Lewis, claims under French con-
vention, - - - - - 2-16
Taylor, Nerjah, remission of duties, - - 511
Thomas, Colonel James, accotints of, - - 915
Thompson, James, drawback, - - '- 336
Upton, Gustavus, remission of duties, - - 511
Very, Jonathan, fishing bounty, - - - 198
Wadsworth, Allyn and H. iron-wire manufacturers, 553
Walkington, George, remission of forfeiture, - H31
Washburn, James, ditto, - - 833
Wellman, Timothy, J\ni. claims on France, - 284-
Weymouth, William W. remission of forfeiture, 409
White, John P. remission of penalty, - - 419
Wilson, James, Jun. drawback, - - - 336
Woodward, Henly, I'emission of penahy, - 419
Merchandise — A'alue and quantities of, in 1801, - - 149
On which duties actuallv accrued in 1802, - 50
Same, - - ' - - 1803, 110
Same, - - - - 1804, 144
Same, - - - - 1805, 207
Same, - - - - 1806, 249
Same, - - - - 1807, 310
Same, - . - - 1808, 375
Same, - - - - 1809, 442
Same, . - - - 1810, 498
Same, - - - - 1811, .582
S.ame, - - - . 1812, 653
Same, - - . - 1813, 849
Merchandise and tonnage — D-itics on, source of revenue, 5
Amount of, for year ending September, 1801,
$12,280,000,
Amount of, for year 1802, §10,100,000,
Calculated on at, . - 10,000,000,
Amount of, 1800, 1801, 1802, -
Amount of, for year 1803, 511,306,000,
Amount estimated for 1804, 10,730,000,
Amount of, for 1804,
Amount estini.ated-for 1805,
Amount of, for 1805,
.\mount estimated for 1806,
Amount of, for 1806,
Amount estimated for 1807,
Amount of, for 1807,
107
5, 8, 149
47, 50
47
49, 149
109, 144
- 107
142, 144, 207
- 142
13,083,823, 204, 207, 249
13,000,000, - 204
16,576,454, 246, 249, 310
14,000,000, - 246
16,059,924, 307, 310, 373,
375
12,672,323
12,000,000,
Amount for three first quarters 1808, $8,000,000. 307
Amoimt of, for 1808, $10,270,000, 365, 366, 375, 375,
439, 442
Amount estimated for 1809, about $10,270,000, 365, 373
Amount estimated for 1809, about $6,500,000, 373
Amount of, for 1809, about $6,527,000, 439, 442, 498
Amount estimated for 1810,
Amount of, for 1810,
.\mount estimated for 1811,
Amount of, for 1811,
Amount estimated for 1812,
.\mount of, for 1812,
Amount estimated for 1813,
.\mount estimated for 1814,
12,000,000, - 440
12,513,490, 498, 580, 582
7,500,000, - 495
7,902,560, 580, 582, 653
12,500,000, - 580
13,142,008, - 653
12,000,000, 580, 623
5,200,000, 623, 652, 840
\mount estimated for first quarter 1814, $1,500,000, 644
\mount of, for 1812, and 1813, - - 648, 848
Amount of, for 1813, - - - - 651
\mount estimated for 1814, §6,500,000, 840, 841
Receipts from, 1814,
Amount estimated for 1815, $4,000,000,
Amount proposed to be raised annually during the
war by, $4,000,000, - - ^ _ -
Amoimt accruing during the year 1815, ^ -
Amount receivable during the year 1815, 911,
Statements of receipts from commencement of the .
Government to Dec. 31, 1807,
Same, to Dec 31, 1810,
Same, to Dec. 31, 1815, ' , "
3fe«A««/s— importers of British manufactures of New
York, Richmond, New Haven, Pluladelphia,
Boston, Albany, Savannah, Norfolk, Charles-
ton, Baltimore,' Hartford, .\lesandria; report of
Committee of Ways and Means, of Nov. 25,
1812, on remission of forfeitures and penalties
incurred by, •'''.'
Mchigan--r.xh\h\t of raanufactiu-es in the territory ot.
Military and ' Indian departments— ^sXvmiXis for 1803,
§830,000, - - - - -
Estimates for 1804, §875,000, -
841
843
867
911
913
320
542
919
570
811
6
48
INDEX TO FINANCE.
Pagfa. i
Military and Indian departments. —
Estimates for 1805, $954,000, -
Estimates foi- 1806, 1,030,000, - - _ -
Expenditures of t!ie, for four years, from April 1,
1801, to March 31, 1805,
Estimates for 1807, §1,150,000, -
Estimates for 1808, 1,280,000, -
Estimates for 1809, 2,736,000, -
Estimates for 1809, 3,790,000, -
Expenditures of tlie, 1802, to 1807, inclusive, -
Estimates for 1811, . . - -
Estimates for 1812, $3,415,000, -
Estimates for 1812, 12,800,000, -
Estimates for 1813, 17,000,000, -
Payments made in 1813, - - - -
Estimates for 1814, §24,550,000,
Office proposed for settlement of all accounts of the.
Authorized expenditure for 1814, $24,502,906,
Payments in 1814 for the,
Estimate for 1815, §30,342,328,
Expenditures for the, from March 4, 1789, to
Dec. 31, 1815, ....
Military services — Moneys paid for, receivable in payment
of taxes, proposed; report against,
3f,7,-;/„_Permanent annual appropriation for arming and
equipping the, §200,000,
Mill saws — Manufacturers of, pray for protection.
Miller, Samuel, of Maine— Tor self and others, prays re-
mission of duties on salt overcharged; refused,
T^XNT Report of the director of the, with abstracts of
the coinage, expenses, &c. for 1802, -
Expenditures of the, 1802,
Comptroller's statements of the transactions of
the mint for the year 1802,
Report of the director of the, 1804, with abstracts
of the coinage, expenses, &c. for 1803,
Comptroller's statements of the transactions of
the mint for the year 1803,
Report of the director of the, 1805, with abstracts
of coinage, expenses. Sec. for 1804,
Comptroller's statements of the transactions of
the mint for the year 1804,
Report of the director of thr, 1806, with abstracts
of coinage, expenses, Sec. for 1805,
Coinage from commencement, to Dec. 31, 1805,
at the, - - - - - _ -
Comptroller's statements of the transactions of
the mint for the year 1805,
■;, Report of the director of the, 1807, with abstracts
of coinage, expenses, &c. for 1806,
Comptroller's statements of the transactions of
the mint for the year 1806,
Report of the director of the, 1808, with abstracts
of coinage, expenses, &.c. for 1807,
Comptroller's statements of the transactions of
the mint for the year 1807,
Report of the director of the, 1809, with abstracts
of coinage, expenses. Sec. for 1808,
Comptroller's statements of the transactions of
■ the mint for the year 1808,
Report of the director of the, 1810, with abstracts
of coinage, expenses, &c. for 1809,
: Comptroller's statements of the transactions of
the mint for the j-ear 1809, ...
: Report of the director of the, 1811, with abstracts
of coinage, expenses. Sec. for 1810,
Statements of whole expense of, and amount of
coinage at the, from its institution to Dec. 31,
1809; report of Secretary of the Treasury,
Comptroller's statements of the ti-ansactions of
the mint for the year 1810,
Report of the director of the, 1812, with abstracts
of coinage, expenses. Sec. for 1811,
Comptroller's statements of the transactions of
the mint for the year 1811, ...
Report of the director of the, 1813, with abstracts
of coinage, expenses. Sec. for 1812, -
Comptroller's statements of the transactions of
the mint for the year 1812,
Report of the director of the, 1814, with abstracts
of coinage, expenses. Sec. for 1813,
Comptroller's statements of the transactions of
the mint for the year 1813, ...
Report of the director of the, 1815, withabstracts
of coinage, expenses. Sec. for 1814,
Comptroller's statements of the transactions of
the mint for the year 1814, - . .
Miscdkmeous expenses of the Government — See Cimllisi,Si.c.
Missis-^ippi territory — Sales of lands in the —
To July 31, 1807, - - . .
July 13, 1808, - . . .
Sept. 30, 1809, - . , .
Sept. 30. 1810, - ...
Sept. 30, 1811, - '" .
Sept. 30, 1812, - . . .
Sept. 30, 1815, - - . .
Sept. 30, 1814, - " . . .' .
108 I
142
158
204
247
308
365
384
440
495
569
581
651
652
813
840
840, 867
886
920
874
840
832
18, 19
20
75
101
118
136
165
168
198
224
242
263
302
317
.1 C^
391
409
458
464
487
515
562
599
619
649
835
883
907
315
381
446
503
586
658
853
PagM.
Mississippi tei-ritory — Sales of lands in the —
Exhibit of manufactures in 1810, - - 809
Murray and Milbank, of Sew York — Brewers of malt,
pr;iy for protection, . - - - 528
I¥.
Naik — Duty of one cent per pound proposed on manu-
facture of, 1814, .... 855
Nathans, brothers — Claims under French convention, - 284
NATIONAL BANK — Citizens of New York pray for the
establishment of a; report adverse, - - 663
Secretai'v of the Treasury proposes the establish-
ment of a, - - - - - 867
Navigation — Benefactions of the arts and manufactures to, 666
NAVY — Department of the, accountability of disbursing
officers in the, .... 335
Accountability in the, . . - . 348
Payments made at the treasury from Oct. 1, 1811,
to Dec. 1, 1812, for the expenditures of the, - 589
Expenses on account of the, 1813, - - 623
Deficiencies in appropriations in 1801 and 1802,
for the, ----- 5
Estimate for 1803, for the, §900,000, - - 6
Estimate for 1804, for the, 650,000, - - 48
Estimate for 1805, for the, 650,000, - - 108
Extraordinary, - 590,000, - - 108
Estimateforl806, for the, 1,070,000, - - 142
Expenditures of the, for four years, from April 1,
1801, to March 31, 1805, ' - - - 158
Estimate for 1807, §900,000, - - - 204
Estimate for 1808, 1,020,000, - - - 247
Estimate for 1809, 1,014,000, - - - 308
Estimate for 1809, 2,915,000, - - - 365
Expenditures on account of the, 1802 to 1807, in-
clusive, ..... 384
Estimates for 1811, .... 440
Estimates for 1812, §2,500,000, - - - 495
Estimates for 1813, 3,940,000, - - - 569
Estimates for 1813, 4,925,000, - - - 581
Payments made at the treasury from Oct. 1, 1811,
to Dec. 1, 1812, for expenditures for the, - 589
Expenses on account of the, 1813, - - 623
Estimates for first quarter of 1814, - - 644
Payments made in 1813 for the, - - ■ 651
Estimates for 1814, §6,900,000, - - - 652
Articles foreign and domestic consumed in cloth-
ing the, in 1813, and estimate for 1814, - 815
Authorized expenditure for 1814, §8,169,910, - 840
Payments in 1814, - - - 840, 868
Estimate for 1815, - - - -886
Expenditures on acconnt of the, from March 4,
1789, to Dec. 31, 1815, - - - 920
Negotiable paper — Duties on, proposed, 1813, - - 627
Same, 1815, - - 887
Neiv Hampshire — Extension of duty bonds to sufferers
by fire at Portsmouth, - - - - 21
Iron factory company of, memorial praying for
protection, - . . - . 528
Exhibit of manufactures in, 1810, - - 726
New Jersey — Protection to manufactures asked by citi-
zens of, ----- 80
College of, asks remission of duties on books im-
ported; refused, - - - - 114
Citizens of Sussex, pray encouragement for the
culture of hemp, .... 510
Iron masters of, pray for protection, - - 511
Exhibit of manufactures in, 1810, - - 742
New 0;-/ea/!«— Expected revenue from, $200,000, - 48
Exportations from U. States to, - - 49, 56
Amount of sugar and indigo exported from, - 49
Defalcation of Wm. Brown, collector of, - 393
Drawback of duties prayed for on exports from
New York to; report favorable, - - 815
New York — Protection to manufactures asked by citizens of, 80
Slate companies ask protecting duty on slate; re-
ported against twice, - - - 107, 185
Merchants of, memorial asking extension of duties
on imports from South America, - - 115
Memorial of journeymen hatters of New York, - 257
Same, merchants and manufacturers of copper,
New York, - - . . . 257
Same, brewers of malt liquor, praying protection, 528
Same, citizens of the State of, praying for the es-
tablishment of a National Bank; report adverse, 663
Exhibit of mannfactures in, 1810, - - 738
Memorial of the Banks of the city of, against the
establishment of a Bank of the United States
with a capital of $50,000, 000, D^. 1814, - 876
Ncm-importaiion act — Suspension of, proposed, - - 613
Violations of —
By merchants of Richmond, New Haven, Phila-
delphia, Boston, Albany, Savannah, Norfolk,
Charleston, Baltimore,Hartford,and Alexandria, 570
By Stephen Girard and others, owners of the ships
Good Friends, United States, and Amazon, 637, 643
By George Walkington, of New York, - - 831
By Lenon Orso, of New Orleans, - - 833
INDEX TO FINANCE.
Pai'es.
875
915
490
915
795
887
887
Non-importation ad — Violations of, by —
Noah Shaw, of Boston, . - - -
Robert Ivd, of Philadelphia,
Non-intercourse hrws — Fines, forfeitures, penalties, and
expenses of prosecutions under the, -
Report of comniiUce against release of all or any
claims of the United States for penalties and for-
feitures incurred under the,
North Carolina — Exhibit of manufactures in.
Notarial instrunients-Sisxnp duty proposed on,
Notes — Negotiable and promissory, stamp dut}- proposed
on, ...-.-
o.
Officers — Accountability of disbursing:, - - • 335
Ohio — Exhibit of manufactures in, 1810, - - 788
Orleans — Exhibit of manufactures in the territorj- of, 1810, 807
Orso, Lenon, prays remission of duties on merchandise
re-imported into the United States, alleging the
duties to have been before paid; report unfavor-
able, .---.. 833
P.
Paints — Protecting duty asked on; report adverse, - 257
Paper — Manufacturers of, pray for protecting' duties, - 29
Duty proposed on manufacture of, 1814, 855, 869
Parker, T7i07nas, and others — Pray for remission of duties
on books imported, - - - - 114
Passports and clearances — Duties on, in 1800, 1801, and
1802 ----- 49 149
Same, 1803, $15,902, - - - lio', 144
Same, 1804, 17,334, - - - 144, 207
Same, 1805, 18,954, ... - 207
Same, 1806, 20,318, - - - - 249
Same, 1807, 19,896, - - . 310, 375
Same, 1808, 476,684, - - . 366, 375, 422
Same, 1809, 22,660. - - . 422, 498
Same, 1810, 23,428, . - . - 498
Same, 1811, 19,737, - - - 582, 653
Same, 1812, 14,928, - - - 653, 848
Same. 1813, 3,640, - - , - - 848
Paymaster General of the armies of the United States —
Secretary of War proposes to establish the of-
fice of, - - - - - - 813
Peckham, Elizabeth, (of Kingston, R. I.) — Prays remis-
sion of duties on rum shipped coastwise and
lost; refused, - - - . . 170
Penalties — Component part of the revenue, . - 05
Remission of, for violation of embarg'o laws, - 419
Under embargo and non-intercourse laws, - 490
Incurred by importations of British manufactures;
report of Committee of Wavs and Means, No-
vember 25, 1812, . ' - - . 570
Principles and practice of the Treasur}' Depart-
ment in mitigating or remitting, - - 615
Statement of, 1794 to 1811, . . .617
Remission of, for importation of British manufac-
tures from Spanish dependencies; report adverse, 618
Remission of, for importation of British merchan.
dise, first into Amelia island, and thence into
the Delaware; report favorable, . 637, 644
Report ag-amst releasing all or any claims of the
United States to, . .' . . 91,5
Pensions — Expenditure for payment of, from 1789 to
1815, inclusive, ' - . - - 920
Pennsylvania — Gun manufacturers of Lancaster,pray for
encouragement, . . . - 22
Artisans and manufacturers of Philadelphia, pray
for protection, . - - 61, 909
Protection of manufactures asked by citizens of, 80
Resolutions of the Legislature of, against renew-
al of charter of Bank of the United States, - 467
Iron masters of, pray for protection, . - 553
Exhibit of manufactures in, 1810, - - 746
Petitions — See Memorials.
Philadelphia — Memorial of the Chamber of Commerce,
praying renewal of the charter of the Bank of
the'United States, - - - - 453
ilemorial of 868 citizens of, praying renewal of
the charter of the Bank of the United States, 470
>iemorials of manufacturers of, praying protec-
tion to their infont manuf;xctures, 181 5, 61,909
Library Compan}' of, ask remission of duties on
books imported, - - - - 114
Typographical Society asks protecting- duties on
books; report adverse, - - - 119
Pickering, Timothy, (lateSecretary of State) — Claim of, 393
Pitisbura; — Memorial of 80 citizens of, against renewal
"ofcharter of the Bank of the United States, . 479
Porter, leer, and ale — Duty proposed on, - 854, 869
Portsmouth, N. H. — Extension of duty bonds to suffei--
ers by fire at, .... 21
Postage — Duties on, source of revenue, . - 5
'Amount for year ending Sept. 1802, $50,500, - 5
Amount for year ending 1803, §27,000, - 48
Estimated amount of, for 1814, - - 840,841
Postage — Ueceipls from, for 1S14,
Estimated receipts from, 1815, -
Increase of 50 per cent, on, October, 1814,
Amount proposed to be raised during the war by,
Receipts from, 1793 to 1815, inclusive, .
President's /nessage — Relating to imjjortations of British
manufactures; report of the Conmiittee of Ways
and Means on the subject, November 25, 1812,
iV/i/cre— Protecting duties prayed for by,
Priruleers— Owners of, at New York, Boston, Norfolk,
and Portsmouth, pray reduction of duties on
prize goods; report adverse, .
Prize causes — Expenses of, provided for.
Prize goods — Reduction of duties asked on; rejjort ad-
verse, . . . - -
Report of the acting Secretary of the Treasury
on the ascertainment of the amount of, and the
propriety of reducing the duties on, -
Prosecutions — Expenses of, for viohitions of the embar-
go and non-intercourse laws, - . .
Pnlecting duties—On slate; reports adverse, - 107,
On books; s;une, . . . .
On iron hollow-warc; same,
On paints; same, - . . .
Public credit — Report of the Secretary of the Treasury
on the support of, Oct. 14, 1814,
Public debt— See Debt.
Public depositcs — In banks, . . . 216,
Public expenditures — Report on examination of the.
Public lands — See Lands.
Pulsifcr, David I). — Prays for permission to secure du-
ties on and sell goods imported from beyond
the Cape of Good Hope,
R.
Rapelyc, George B. — Prays drawback on goods on which
duties were not paid; report adverse.
Read and Jephson, (of New York,) — .\sk remission of
duties on merch.andise alleged not to be import-
ed; refused, - -
Real estate — Tax proposed on contracts relating to, 869,
Receipts — Annu.al, for 17 years, from the commence-
ment of the Government to Dec. 31, 1807, -
Annual, from March 4, 1789, to Dec. 31, 1809, -
Receipts and expenditures — General statement of, .\pril,
1801, to March, 1805, - -
Account of, from October 1, to Dec. 31, 1808,
S.ame, October 1, 1808, to September 30, 1809,
Same, Octobei- 1, 1809, to September 30, 1810,
Statement of, from Oct. 1, 1810, to Sept. 30, 1811,
Estimated, for 1812, ....
St.atements of, from October 1, 1811, to Septem-
ber 30, 1812, . . - - -
Same, fiom Oct. 1, 1812, to March 31, 1813, -
Same, from Oct. 1, 1812, to Sept. 30, 1813,
Same, from Oct. 1, 1813, to Dec. 31, 1813,
Same, from March 4, 1789, to Dec. 31, 1815;
also the balances in the Treasiu-y at tlie close
of each year, . . . - -
Reduction of duties— On prize goods, petitioned for; re-
port adverse, - - - - -
^«;?)).frao/sKo-cj-_Report favorable to.
Reports against allowance of drawback, - 74,
Drawback of duty prayed for by,
(See Sugar.)
Release— Of pen:dtics and forfeitures; report of commit,
tee against, under embargo and non-importa-
tion acts, . . . - -
Remission— To the collector and nav:il officer at Savan-
n.ah— misconstruction of the revenue laws.
Remission of duties— On property destroyed by fire, -
On theological books; refused, .
On merchandise landed at New Orleans, after
touching at New York; report favorable,
On books for a library and a college; refused, -
On goods destroyed by fire; refused, -
On rum shipped coa.stwise and lost; refused.
On American cargo in a foreign vessel; refused.
On American oil m an American vessel; granted.
On cargo per ship :ibandoned at sea; refused, -
On saltpeti-e, supposed duty free, T .'
On salt, overcharged: referred to judicial deci.
sion, - - - ' . ■ ■
On merchandise alleged to be not imported; re-
fused, - - - " ,' J • '
On merchandise imported into New York during
the non-intercourse law; refused.
Of foreign, on an American vessel; report favor.
able, - - ■ ■ " ■
On ransomed ship Montesquieu: report adverse.
On merchandise re-imported into the Umted
States, the duties alleged to have been before
paid: report unfavorable, - - -
Remission of forfeitures— On bonds for exportation of
domestic distilled spirits; refused.
XI
a gen.
841
843
854
867
919
570
29
591
6
591
645
490
185
118
171
2.57
866
516
915
596
538
337
887
318
423
152
366
384
448
507
569
588
624
660
84.3
919
591
29
116
268
915
81
9
58
77
114
114
170
171
184
186
258
383
511
514
832
833
59
*.
xu
INDEX TO FINANCE.
Page
368
831
833
871
875
915
419
637
643
887
Remission of forfeiiwes— On vessel taking two slaves
to New Orleans; report favorable,
Incurred by bring-ing French passengers and
slaves into Norfolk; report favorable, - 393
IncuiTcd by bringing slaves of French passengers
into New Orleans; report favorable, - - 393
Incurred by attempting to take a runaway slave
from New York to Richmond; report favora-
ble, 409
Incurred by importations of British manufactures;
report of Committee of Wavs and Means, No-
vember 25, 1812, - ■ - - - 570
Incurred by importation of British manufactures
from Spanish dependencies; report adverse, 618
Incurred by Importations of British merchandise,
by Stephen Girard, and otlicrs, first into Ame-
lia island, and thence into the Delaware; re-
port favorable, - - - 637, 643
IncuiTed by George AValkington, on bond upon
clearing ship Halcyon from New York to New
Jersey, during the embargo; report favorable,
Incurred by James Washburn and John Alexan-
der, by carrying- on a foreign trade in a coast-
ing vessel; report unfovorable,
Incurred by illegal importation of coffee under
false papers. Sec. by Justin and Ehas Lyman;
report unfavorable, - - -
Incurred by Noah Shaw, by the importation of
goods from England and Canada, in violation
of the non-importation act; report unfavora-
ble,
Incurred by Robert Kid, by the importation of
goods, the property of the enemy, and in vio-
lation of the non-importation laws; report un-
favorable, . . . - -
Remission of penalties — For violation of embargo laws,
For violation of embargo laws, -
Same, same, - - -
Respondentia and bottomry bonds — Stamp duty proposed
on, .-..--
Retailers of wines, spirituous liquors, and foreign mer-
chandise— Buty on licenses to, 12, 15, 17, 539, 627, 663
iJeuewue— Incidental, April 1, 1801, to March 31, 1805, ^ 156
Commissioner of the, reports of the, - 12, 30, 66
officers of the, increase of compensation, 255, 512, 514
Establishment of office of the commissioner of
the, proposed, 1813, - - - -
Permanent sources of, -
Estimated at §10,000,000, for 1808,
From importations, October 1, 1800, to Septem-
ber 30, 1802, - - - - -
Estimated at §10,400,000, for 1804,
Estimated at 11,200,000, for 1805,
Estimated at 12,500,000, for 1806,
Estimated at 13,500,000, for 1807,
Estimated at 14,500,000, for 1808,
Estimated at 16,821,000, for 1809,
Estimated at 12,500,000, for 1810,
Bonds outstanding January 1, 1810, §9,000,000,
Estimated at $12,500,000,' for 1811,
Estimated at 8,000,000, for 1812,
Increase of, report of Secretai-y of the Treasury
in answer to inquiries of Committee of Ways
and Means upon, with details of the duties
proposed to be laid, - . . -
Plan for increase of, by Committee of Ways and
Means, February 17, 1812,
Same, February 15, 1813,
Same, June 10, 1813, -
Estimated for 1814, - - - 652,840
Plan for increase of, by Committee of Ways and
Means, October 14,1814,
Same, by the Secretary of the Treasury, October
18, 1814, - . . . .
Same, by the Secretai'y of the Treasury, January
17, 1815, ....'.
Estimate for 1815, $18,200,000,
Report of Secretary of the Treasury on the esti-
mated revenue of 1815,
Nett, from duties on merchandise, tonnage, pass-
ports, and clearances, accrued in 1801, - 149
Same, - - - 1802, - 50
Same, - - - 1803, - 110
Same, - - - 1804, - 144
Same, - - - 1805, - 207
Same, - - - 1806, - 249
Same, - - . - 1807, - 310
Same, - - - 1808, . 375
Same, - - - 1809, - 442
Same, - - - 1810, . 498
Same, - - - 1811, . 582
Same, - - - 1812, - 653
Same, - - - IS 13, - 849
Revemte bonds — Outstanding January i, 1810, - - 422
Revenue cutters — Increased number of, recommended, - 306
628
5
5
48
108
142
204
247
365
374
422
440
495
523
539
613
627
854
866
887
910
910
Revenue laws — Principles and practice of the Treasury
Department in the mitigatioji or remission of
fines, forfeitures, and penalties, under the, -
Revision of the, prayed for by manufacturers, -
Insufficiency of, to prevent trade and intercourse
with the enemy, with proposed amendments,
Revision of, necessary for the collection of direct
taxes and internal revenue,
Revere, Paul and Joseph TV. of Boston — Pray that a duty
of seventeen and a half per cent, be laid on
copper in sheets; report adverse,
And that old copper be duty free; report favor-
able, -----.
Revere, Joseph JV. — Prays that a duty may be laid on
copper manufactured into sheets or bolts,
Reynolds, Jeremiah — Prays remission of forfeiture, in-
curred by taking slaves of French passengers
into New Orleans; report favorable, -
Rhode Island — Inhabitants of New Shoreliam pray for
fishing bounty on boats under five tons.
Inhabitants of Pawcatuck jn-ay that a collection
district may be formed of towns in Connecti-
cut; report adverse, - - - -
Exhibit of manufactures in, 1810,
Richards, Nathaniel — Prays remission of duties on mer-
chandise imported during the non-intercoiu'se
law; report adverse, - - - .
Ritter, Jacob, Jr. of Philadelphia — Asks drawback on a
shipment of sugar; report adverse,
Rogers, Moses — Prays for drawback on refined sugars;
report adverse, - - - .
Rogers. Philip and Nicholas, Jr, of Baltimore — Pray re-
mission of penalty for a violation of embargo
laws; report :idverse, - - . .
Rollins, Ebenezer, of Boston — Prays for drawback on
goods not exported within twelve months; re-
port adverse, - - . . .
s.
Saddles and bridles — Duty proposed on, 1814, -
Salt — Expediency of abohshing duties on.
Imports and exports of, for 1805,
Duty of 8 cents proposed to be laid on, 1811, -
Duty of 20 cents per bushel proposed on, 1812,
Same, same, 1813,
Sands, Joseph — Claims under French convention.
Sands, Joshua, (late collector at New Y'ork) — Prays al-
lowance of drawback of duties on exports to
New Orleans; report favorable.
Savannah — Remission to collector and naval officer at;
misconstruction of revenue laws.
Saws — Manufiicturers of mill, pray for protection.
Scythes — Manufacturers of, pray for protection.
Seaman Edmund — Prays for drawback on refined su-
gar; report adverse, ....
Seton, Charles, (of New Y'^ork) — Prays remission of du-
ties on merchandise alleged not to be import-
ed; refused, -----
Shaw, Noah — Prays remission of forfeiture incurred on
importation of g'oods from Great Britain and
Canada, in violation of the non-importation act;
refused,' . . . . .
Shawneetown — Sales of lands in the district of, from Oc-
tober 1, 1813, to September 30, 1814.
Shot — Additional duties proposed to be laid on lead, -
SINKING FUND— Commissioners of the —
authorized sale of stock of Bank oftlie United
States by the, - - . .
Report of the, February 7, 1803,
Inquiry into the proceedings and accounts of the,
Report of the, Feb. 4, 1804,
Same, Feb. .5, 1805, -
Same, Feb. 5, 1806, .
Same, Feb. 5, 1807,
Same, Feb. 6, 1808,
Same, Feb. 4, 1809, -
Powers of the commissioners of the,
Report of the, Feb. 5, 1810,
Same, Feb. 4, 1811, -
Same, Feb. 5, 1812, -
Same, Feb. 8, 1813, -
View of the Sinking Fund, for 1813,
Report of the, Feb . 7, 1814,
Same, Feb. 6, 1815, -
Report of the Secretary of the Treasury, of Feb.
24, 1815, proposing to reheve the Sinking
Fund from the Treasury note debt, •
And to apply it, 1st. Towards reimbursement
and payment of the old six per cents.
2d. Towards the principal and interest of tempo-
rary loans, under act of March, 1812, -
3d. To the payment of the stock debt created
since the war, - - . .
4th. To the purchase of stock created since the
war, ......
Pages,
615
834
881
914
268
268
603
393
60
226
732
511
336
116
419
554
855
321
322
482
539
627
283
815
81
832
832
116
oo7
875
852
482
9
23
37
84
120
172
227
69
22
369
395
472
528
603
626
821
897
917
917
918
918
918
INDEX TO FINANCE.
xui
Pages.
Slate — Protectingduty asked for on; reported ag'.iinst, 107, 185
Slaves — Valuation of, in the several collection districts
of the United States, - - - 855, 856
Smith, Natkuniel and TVillium — Petition for drawback
on sugars shipped coastwise, and lost or d:uii-
ag-ed; report unfavorable, - - - CS
Smith, Hugh — Prays remission of penalty for violation
of embarg-o laws; report favorable, - - 419
Smuggling — Insufficiency of revenue law s to prevent, 881
Snuff — Duty of four cents per pound proposed on. 1814, 854
Same, of five cents, .... ggg
South Carolina — Completion of assessment of direct tax in, 65
Exhibit of manufoctures in, 1810, - - 802
^/)ec(<:— Surplus in tlie Treasurv, 1802, near <5,000,000, 6
Amount, 1803, S5,8fi0,b00, - - - 48
Amount, 1807, $8,529,573 08, - - - 308
Amount, 1808, 513,846,717 52, - - . 365 ;
Expediency of prohibiting" the exportation of, - 837- ^
Proposition to prohibit the exportation of, 910, 912 \
Spicijic duties — .\rticlcs on which new may be laid, - 79 1
Spiritt — Duties on domestic distilled, 1801, - 12, 14, 17 '
Duties proposed on stills employed in distilling', 539
•Duties proposed on licenses to retailers of, 1813, 628
Duties proposed on licenses to distillers of, 1813, 628
Inquiry into expediency of authorizing' sale of, in
less quantities than five gallons, witliout li-
cense; report adverse, - - - 663
Additional duty of 12^ cents per g'allon on, Oc-
tober, 1814,' - " - - - - 854
Additional duty of '25 cents per gallon, - - 869
Stamps — Upon vellum, parchment, and paper, duties
on, 1801, - - - - - 12, 17
Duties on, projioscd, 1812, - - - 539
Composition asked on duties on, upon notes of
private bankers, corporations, and companies, 869
Tax proposed on bonds, penal bills, &c. 1815, - 887'
Starch — Manufacturers of, pray for protecting duties, - 29
States — Balances due from; report of Secretary of the
Treasury, December 30, 1805, '- - 163
Steubenville district—Siilesoi' hnds'm the, 1801, 1802, 7
Same, 1302, 1803, - - - 52, 53
^^ Same, 1803, 1804, - - - 112, 151
Page.
- 854, 856, 869
Same, 1804, 1805,
Same, 1805, 1806,
Same, 1806, 1807,
1807,
1808,
1809,
1810,
1811,
1812,
1S13,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
Same,
147
210
252
379
445
502
585
657
852
1808, ....
1809, ... -
1810, . - - -
1811, ... -
1812, . . - .
1813, ... -
1814, ....
Stewart, David, and others, (of Pennsylvania) — Pray for
protection on manufactures of iron, - - 553
Stills— TtvLties on, 1801, - - - 12, 14, 17
Duties on, proposed, 1812, - - - 539
Duties on, 1813, .... 627
Unequal operation of the duty on; report on, - 890
Stocks — TransfeiTed to the United States on account of
de8t« U. S. — (See Sinking Fund.)
Stoneware — Manufacturers of, pra\' for protecting duties
Subscription— To loan of S11,000,"000; report of the Se
cretary of the Treasury in relation to.
Sugar — Duties on refined, ISOl, - - 12, 14, 17
Report favorable to refiners of, - - - 29
Reports adverse to idlowance of drawback on
refined, - - - - 74, 116
29
564
874
887
919
511
268
539
627
135
:o4
554
;'99
890
889
887
915
336
840
Drawback of duty on refined, prayed for.
Duty on refined, proposed, 1812,
Same, same, 1813,
Sureties in a collector's bond released — From delay in offi-
cers of Government bringing suit,
On the ground that the principal was released
improperly by the Secretary of the Treasury,
* when able to pay; and a discharge of principal
operates a discharge of sureties,
Surety in a custom-house bund — Relief to the extent of
freedom from arrest, ....
Suspension — Of pavnient of bills drawn under the con-
vention with France of 1803, by Mr. .'Arm-
strong, .....
Symmes, John Cleves — Pre-emptions claimed by pur-
chasers imder, .... 5
T.
Taney, Francis Leu-is, Benjamin Stoddcrt, and John
Mason — Trustees of, claims vmder convention
witli France, - - - - - 286
Tariff of duties — Increase of, proposed, 1804, - - 78, 79
increase of, proposed, 1810, - - - 412
Same, for encouragement of manufactures,
1811, ------ 481
Effect on revenue by increase of, - - 483
Increase of, proposed, 1812, - - - 523
Same, with plan proposed, - - - 539
Tariff uf duties — Increase of, proposed 1814,
(See Duties.)
Ti/.t'cv— Statements of direct, - 6, 18, 30, 48, 65, 219, 387
Proposed by committee as i^reparatorv to a war,
1812, - - . . ■ . . 53y
S3,000,000 proposed to be raised bv direct, 1812, 539
lntern;d :uid direct, propo.sed in 1813, - - 627
Increase of, and additional in 1814, - 854, 866, 869
Income; report against, - - . . 873
Report on receiving ;iny kind of money p;ud by
Government for milit:u-y services in payment of,
.Additional, proposed by the Secretary of the
Treasury, January, 1815,
Receipts from direct, 1800 to 1815, inclusive, -
(See Direct tax.)
Taylor JS'trjah — Prays remission of duties on merchan-
dise imported during the non-intercourse law;
report unfiuorable, - - . .
Tennessee — Exhibit of manufactures in the districts of,
1810, --....
Inh.abitants of Hickman and DickSon counties,
report on unetpial operation of the direct tax.
Territories of the United .SYnif.s— Report on the constltu-
tion;dity and expediency of imposing a direct
tax on the, - ." .
Tcstatnenlary instrumenfn and letters of administration —
Tax proposed on, .lanu.ai-y, 1815,
Thomas, Colonel James — Accounts of, -
Thompson, James, of Neiv York — Prays drawback on
a shipment of dry goods; report adverse.
Timber— Yoi- Navy, appropriation of §200,000 for pur-
chase of, .... .
Tobacco — Duty of four cents per pound proposed on
manufactured, 1814, -
Duty of five cents,
Tonnage — Duties on, soui-ce of revenue,
"Duties on, 1800, 1801, 1802,
.\mountof.\merican and foreign,1800,lS01, 1802,
Duties on, 1802, §160,424 70, -
Amount uf .American and foreign, 1803,
Duties on, 1803, S166,.528 91, -
Duties on, 1804, 208,730,
Amount of .American and foreign, 1804,
Duties on, 180.5, §215,731 20, -
.\mount of American and foreign, 1805,
Amount of same, 1806,
Duties on, 1806, §219,329 37, -
Duties on, 1807, 200,331 06, -
.•Amount of American and foreign, 1807,
Duties on, 1808, §119,797, - -366,
.\mount of .\raerican and foreign, 180S,
Duties on, 1809, §151,983,
Amount of American and foreign, 1809,
Amount of same, 1810,
Duties on, 1810, §169,161,
.\dditional duties proposed on, -
Duties on, 1811, §124,363,
.\mount of American and foreign, ISll,
.\dditional duties proposed on foreign, -
Same, same,
.Amount of, for 1812 and 1813, -
Amount of, 1812, §155,353,
Amount of, 181.3, 315,6.38,
Treasury — Inquiry into discrepancies in the re])ort of
the Secretary of the, - - - -37
State of the, at tiie close of the year 1814, and
plan for providing the ways and means for 1815, 885
Balances in the, ;i.t the end of each year, from
March 4, 1789, to December 31, 1815, - 920
TREASURY NOTES— Issue of §5,000,000 autiiorizcd, 569
Report of Secretary of the Treasury, with state-
ments of accounts with Ranks, purchasers of, 600
Issue of §5,000,000 authorized, Febru-arv 1S13, 623
Receipts from, 1813, - - -" 651,661
Same, 1814, - - . 652, 840, 841
Issue of, 1st and 2d quarter of 1814, - 842, 848
Mode of giving currency ;ind stability of credit to, 854
§28,000,000 necessary' "for 1814, to'be raised by
loans and, - . . . . S67
Effect on the prospects of a loan for 1815, of a
large issue of; also, the practicabilit}' of get-
ting §44,000,000 into circulation, without de-
preciation, ..... 872
Inquiry into, and report of the Secretary of the
Treasury on provision for redemption of, last
quarter'of 1814, .... S77
.\mount due and unpaid, Dec. 2, 1814, of, - 879
.Amount becoming due, January 1. 1815, - 879
Propriety of legalizing tiie payment of clairns in
Government stock or, ■ - - 883
Emission of §15,000,000 proposed for the ser-
vice of the ye:ir 1815, - - - 887
New issue proposed for 1815, of, - 910, 912
Proposition to autiiorize the funding, at an inter-
est of seven per cent, of, - - - 912
-
854
-
869
■''9,
149
50
49,
109
-
109
109,
144
144,
207
-
144
-
2O7
-
207
-
249
-
249
310
375
-
310
375
442
-
375
-
442
142
498
498
-
498
-
539
582
, 653
.
582
.
613
.
627
.
644
.
653
.
848
XIV
INDEX TO FINANCE.
TREASURY NOTES — Provision for payment or ■fund-
in" of debt incun-ed by issue of, - ■ .
Receipts from, prior to December 31, 181S,
Twine and /ine— Manufacturers of, ask protection,
t/mfo-e/te— Makers of, pray for protecting duties,
ihueftkd accoutits—Trensury, War, and Navy Depart-
ments, . . - - -
War Department, . . - -
(Iptan Ckistavus — Prays remission of duties on merchan-
dise imported during the non-intercourse law;
report adverse, ....
V. >
Fermunt — Exlilbit of manufactures in, 1810, - >•
Very, Jonathan, (of Salem)— Asks fishing bounty on u
vessel abandoned and lost; report adverse, -
Fesse/s— Stamp duty proposed on hypothecation of,
Fmcenraas— Sales of lands in the district of, from 1806 to
1807, ------
Same, from 1807 to 1808,
Same, from 1808 to 1809,
Same, from 1809 to 1810,
Same, from 1810 to 1811,
Same, from 1811 to 1812, - -
Same, from 1812 to 1813, ;»- ^, -
Same, from 1813 to 1814,
Vincent, Thomas— Pnys remission of forfeiture incurred
by importation of British manufactures from
Spanish dependencies; report adverse,
Virginia — Resolutions of the General Assembly of,
against renewal of the charter of Bank U. S.
Exhibit of manufactures in, 1810,
IV.
Wadsworth, Allyn and Bostwick, (of Connecticut)— Pray
for protection to iron wire manufactories,
Walkington George — Prays remission of forfeiture incur-
red by bond on clearing ship Halcyon from
New-York to Jersey, during tlie embargo; re-
port favorable, ....
^or— Report of committee on increase of revenue pre-
paratory to a, 1813, ....
Same, 1813, . - - - -
Same, additional taxes for the, 1814,
Pages.
917
919
306
29
415
813
511
727
198
887
252
313
379
445
502
585
657
852
618
470
771
553
831
539
628
854
Pages.
War — Report of Secretary of the Treasury, on addition-
al taxes for the, - - - 866, 869
Department of, accountability of the disbursing
officers in the, .... 335
Payments made at the Treasury from October 1,
1811, to December 1, 1812, for the expendi-
tures of the, - - - - - 589
Expenses on account of the, 1813, - - 623
Estimate for first quarter of 1814, - - 644
Warrants — Issued at the Treasury on account of debt
of the United States — (See Sinking Fund.)
Washhurn,Jamei — Prays remission of forfeiture incurred
by engaging in a foreign trade with a coasting
vessel; report unfavorable, - - - 833
Waters, Elijah, & Co. — Pray for encouragement to
manufactures of scythes and mill saws, - 832
Watches — Duty proposed on gold and silver, 1814, - 855
Wellman, Timothy, Jr. — Report on petition of, relating
to claims on France, - - - - 284
Weymouth, William W. — Prays remission of forfeiture
incurred by attempting to take a runaway
slave from New York to Richmond; report
favorable, - - - - , 409
White, John F. — Prays remission of penalty for viola-
tion of embargo laws; report adverse, - 419
Wilkinson, Brigadier General James — Inquiry into extra
allowances made to, as commander-in-chief, - 33V
Wilson, James, Jr. of Charleston — Asks drawback on a
sliipment of salt; report adverse, - - 336
Wire — Manufacturers of iron, pray for protection, - 553
Woodward, Henly — Prays remission of penalty for viola-
tion of embargo laws; report adverse, - 419
Zancsville — Sales of land in the
district of —
From 1803 to 1804,
.
.
112, 151
1804 to 1805,
-
-
- 147
1805 to 1806,
.
.
- 210
1806 to 1807,
.
.
- 252
1807 to 1808,
.
_
- 31S
1808 to 1809,
-
1
- 379
1809 to 1810,
.
.
- 445
1810 to 1811,
-
_
- 502
1811 to 1812,
.
.
- 585
1812 to 1813,
.
.
- 657
1813 to 1814,
-
-
- 852
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