Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-11
FIRST SESSION,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
S E N A TIE.
THURSDAY, JAN. 90.

NC senate look up, IL committee
OF the whole, Mr.. Lanman in the chair
the resolution submitted by the Select
Committee, proposing the following A.
mendment to the Cons titution-" that
no person, having been twice elected
to the office Of President, shall again be
eligible to that office"
After some discussion the resolution
was then reported to the Senate, and
ordered to third reading.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 80.
The amendment TO the Constitution.
ordered to third reading Yesterday
was read and passed.
Ayes, 26-Noes, Messers. Edwards Of
Conn. Knight and Seymour.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY. 2.
MT. Lowrie presented the memorial
OF upwards of 1900 persons, in the civ
and county of Philadelphia, praying the
establishment of tax of 10 per centum
upon sales by auction.
A memorial was presented by Mr.
Smith, from upwards of 1880 persons Il
O"i'iAioACS AOf ike purpose.
The resolution proposing an amenI-
ment to the Constitution, as it respects
the choice of Representatives in C,n.
gress, and the election of President
and Vice President, was debated till The
Senate adjourned
TUESDAY, February 8.
The Senate resumed the spb;.ct ~
amending the Constitution, when Mr.,
Benton rose and addressed the Senate
tor about three hours in favor of the
abolition of the electoral body, and of
pie. f'O
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4.
Mr. tlndlay presented the memorial
Of sundry Soap Boilers and Tallow
Chambers of the city of Philadelpia.
praying the duties may not be increased
on imported tallow.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY s.
Mr.. Hayne presented the memorial Of
the Chamber of Commerce of the city
of Charleston, S. C. praying the estab.
llshment of an uniform system of Bank.
ruPtcy.-Referred to the committee an
the Judiciary.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, JAN. 81.
After disposing of local business. III.
House then resolved itself into a Com
mittee on the bill relative to roads and
canals.
of the Bill.
When, on motion of Mr.. Archer the
Commll'ee rose, reported progress,
and obtained leave to sit again.
THURSDAY, JAN. %.
Inc resolution relative to the Mar
gus de la Fayette was read, as amend
ed ny the Senate, and the amendment
was concurred in.
on motion ofMr. HemphiII, the House
resolved itself into committee on the
Dill to authorize plans, surveys, &c.
Mr. Foot in the chair.
Mr.. Stewart spoke in favor of the bill.
Mr. A. Stevenson took the loor-He
believed that if this system were adopt
ed, the time is not remote when the
Union will be shaken. With respect to
the power of Congress to enact a sys-
tenn OF internal Improvement, he denied
1t altogether. 1t was very unpopular
IN TINS House to oppose constitutional
objections TO the magnificent projects
OF the gentleman from the west, (Mr.
Clay)
After some father debate the House
adjourned.
FRIDAY JANUARY, 80.
The bill relative to roads and canals,
was discussed but no question taken.
MIR. Hamilton, of South Carolina, be-
fore the Committee rose, begged leave
to inform the House, that the disagree
able alteration which took place be-
tween the honorable Speaker and the
gentleman from New Hampshire, had
been amicably adjusted