And the House of Representatives, where the bill originated, have taken the question in the constitutional way, and have resolved that this bill do not pass.
Friday, April 17.
Temporary Non-Exportation.
On motion, by Mr. Dana, the injunction of secrecy was removed respecting the proceedings on the "Act to prohibit the exportation of specie, goods, wares, and merchandise, for a limited time."
[The proceedings are as follow:]
Thursday, April 9, 1812.
The following confidential message was received from the House of Representatives, by their committee, Mr. Smilie and Mr. Pleasants—Mr. Smilie, chairman:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a bill, entitled "An act to prohibit the exportation of specie, goods, wares, and merchandise, for a limited time;" in which bill they ask the concurrence of the Senate.
The bill was read, and, on motion, by Mr. Campbell of Tennessee, that the bill be now read the second time by unanimous consent, it was objected to as against the rule.
Ordered, That the bill pass to a second reading.