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the gloom that some times surrounds it, & Justice will follow after to disperse the Black clouds that hang in threatening volumes over the habitations of peace & innocence. In the first place, the Joint committee speak of the "momentous subject", they are required to examine, & tell us, they "have bestowed mature & deliberate consideration upon the subject." and altho' some of the positions which they feel warranted in occupying, may at first view appear bold & novel, yet they cherish the hope, that by adverting to the well unclear ascertained & long established laws of nations, those positions will be found abundantly supported." They next, after speaking of their sufferings in silence and their moderation and forbearance!", propose to discharge their duty, to enquire, first unto the nature & present situation of their claim.