The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-01-09

fects in the system, which II would be proper
to remedy.
The motion for an indefinite postponement
having been then seconded, the question was
taken thereon, and lost.
Mr.. Rankin was opposed to an inquiry
which in its effects could only extend 10 a
acensure OF one of the parties. Such an OBJ
lect'was too small to engage the time of the
House IN an elaborate investigation. 1t APP
peared evident that an impeachment against
Gen. jackson could not be sustained. A
non-descrpt government had been organized
for West-tiorlda. 1t was, to all intents and
purposes, Spanish government, and depend
ed upon principles neither suited to, nor a.
doptedin, the United States.
Mr.. Randolph felt himself bound to say
that he could not assent to all the principles
ayowed by the mover. The President of the
United States had called our attention to this
subject; and yet, for one, he had been left
as much in the dark at the end of the para
graph, as he was at the commencement
tie wished for information on the subject in
some way OF other. 1t had been said that
the parties were not impeachabIe because.
they were not in office. He was sorry to hear
such construction of the Constitution sup
TNeN~'+-e>AeeS
offender might stay of an Impeachment
The Constitution provides that upon conyic-
ton by impeachment, not only removal
from Office may be the consequence, bal a DIS
qualification 10 hold any office in future Mr..
r. was not disappointed by the course the
discussion had taken. II should not be for
gotten that merit, however transcendent, had
nothing to do with the question. Manlius,
the Saviour of the Capitol, was precipitated
from the Farpeiau rock. Even the merits of
the founder Of our government could not
shield him from inquiry--and it is too well
known to be concealed, were concealment
even desirable, that towards the close OF his
administration his official conduct was looked
at with different eye by the different parties.
Mr.. Whitman replied that his object did
not contemplate an impeachment, nor even a
censure, unless, when the facts should be de-
veioped, such measures should evidently be-
come the duty of the House.
The question was then put on Mr.. Cannon's
motion, and negatived.
Mr.. M'Lane thought, if an inquiry was to be
made, it should be broad enough to enable
the House to avail itself of all the information
OF which the case was susceptible. lie
wished the House to be put in possession OF
| the sentiments and views of the Executive
IN relation to the subject. The conduct OF
| his subordinate agents was called in question.
! The opinion which the President entertained
| had not been disclosed. 1t might, perhaps, il
| obtained, relieve the House from any further
| trouble. He therefore moved to add to the
Resolution further request, that the Presi.
! dent Of the United States would communicate
to the House such parts of the correspondence
of the late Governour of Florida with the
Executive, as have not been heretofore com
municated, and which may be consistcn
with the publick interest to disclose, touching
! the proceeding. Of the said Goyemour durint
the period of his government of Florida.
/ The amendment was agreed to when tn,
! question on the Resolution, as amended, wa
taken, and carried.