A nation, by establishing a character of liberality and magnanimity, gains in the friendship and respect of others more than the worth of mere money. This appeal is now made by Hamet Caramalli to the United States. The ground he has taken being different, not only from our views, but from those expressed by himself on former occasions, Mr. Eaton was desired to state whether any verbal communications passed from him to Hamet, which had varied what he saw in writing. His answer of December 5th, is herewith transmitted, and has rendered it still more necessary, that, in presenting to the Legislature the application of Hamet, I should present them at the same time an exact statement of the views and proceedings of the Executive, through this whole business, that they may clearly understand the ground on which we are placed. It is accompanied by all the papers which bear any relation to the principles of the co-operation, and which can inform their judgment in deciding on the application of Hamet Caramalli.
TH. JEFFERSON.
January 13, 1806.
The Message and documents therein referred to were read, and ordered to lie for consideration,
And on motion, the House adjourned.
Tuesday, January 14.
Inhabitants of Galliopolis.
Mr. Worthington presented the petition of a number of French settlers of Galliopolis, grantees, on the 3d of March, 1795, of 20,000 acres of land, situated on the Ohio River, and nearly opposite the mouth of Little Sandusky, on condition that they settle the same within five years from the date of the letters patent, and stating that they, being ignorant of this condition, are liable to lose their lands, although for the space of four years they have paid the taxes thereon, and praying the interposition of Congress in their behalf; and the petition was read and referred to Messrs. Worthington, Smith of Tennessee, and Adair, to consider and report thereon.