Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-19

new CtSc ovefy,
Mr. d. K. Williams repeated, ,ha. the
fishermen were peculiarly favored In the
course OF hrs remarks he observed that if
the gentleman from Massachusettsh had the
feelings which a gentleman could feel, he
would not have charged him with prejud-
ces to any particular class Of citizens.
Mr. Quincy rose to explain, but Mr. Viii.
liams called him To- order.
Mr. Lyon called I'm TO order: he hoped
such expressions would not be admitted in
the house.
The Speaker said that personal renecti-
ons were contrary TO tae rules of the house.
Mr. Williams justified what he had said.
MIR Quincy explained what he had
meant ~ the word prejodices. He
this explanation, hs said, to himself, bu,
not perhaps, to The gentleman from South
Carolina.
Mr. Taylor said the word irciadices
would not have had the same effectupon
him on any other occasion as the present !;
but 10 the Boston Repertory which came to
hand on Saturday, there was letter from
some person here, charging the majority
IN congress with design 10 ruin The trade
of the country. This seemed to be sort
OF introduction 20 the present charge,
Mr. MacCreery said there mus, be some
mistake in this business. That lette.
could not have been wri,tenby the gentle.
man from Massachusetts, (Mr Qulncey)
as he had just stated thst if The merchants
were the only sufferers by he embargo
he would be perfectly satisfied.
M. Cook cncka Ie0r~,h - a
the embargo.
Mr. Sloan hoped SO such lime would no,
DE wasted in talking on subjects not under
consideration.
The question was taken on referring
the petitions to the committee ofthe wAole
house-and carried, yeas SO, nays %.
Mr.. Poindexier, laid before the hoase a
memorial from the Legislature ofthe Mis-
siSsIPpI territory, complaining of the con-
duct OF Judge Rruin, ofthat territory & sta.
ing that he frequently appeared on the
bench in state ofinioxicaion, and pledg
ing the mse!ves TO support the charge. The
memorial concludes with resolution al.
| rec,ing Mr. Poindexter (their delsgatel 70
use his endeavors TO have The said Judge
Iimpeached
Mr. +. then offered the following reso
luton: Resolved, That coramttee be
appointed to prepare and report articles
OF impeachment against Peter s Brain,
ono OF the Judges IF the superior court o!
the mississippi territory; and that ihe
committee have power 10 send for psrsons,
papers and records.
On the suggestion of Messrs. Smile and
Pi.sin, MIR. Foindex.er modified The reso.
luton, so as 10 direct the commune Ia
inquire into the crftediency of irnpeschine
Judge Bruin.
The resolution was ordered to lie on the
cable
The house took up the resolution from
the senate, respecting tie proposed ad-
tournament. Ii is as follows:
Resolved b, the Senate and houz1 al
representatives of the u. s. os \. rnerica.
In congress assembled that ilse Presiden'
of the senate and speaker of The house Of
representatives, be oaIhorissd 10 adjourn
their respective houses on Monday the
ash of Apsii.
The resolution was agreed to without
debate.
The house again resumed the conside.
ration Of The bill TO alter and establish GER
,ain post roads, After considerable dis.
cusslon, The house adjourned.