Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-16

In the sketch ofhe Debate onthe election of Senator we
did exactly represent the spirit of the remarks Of Mr.
Wilson Of Cumberland, in relation to Mr. Randopb's
course during the of 1872 The following correction
explains we'll his those of Mr. Watkins of p Edward
We did not, however, msmdersiand those gentlemen
but only unfortunate the language to convey
the substance ofihe Others. Cur sketch of Nj
Gt rdon remarks is also faulty Report IS suscept-
BILE of construction that he had expressed himself hostile
to the Right of Instruction. lie firm advocate of the
Right-We will observe for all, that do pre-
tend 10 Fccuracy in conveying IDEAS much language
We shall be always obliged correction.
Mr. Wilson explained Mr.. r S course during the war
as mol of prime pie That his opposition to the adj
minstratiOn proceeded from conviction that the go
vernment pursuing improper and ruinous5ooli-
cy Being of that opinion he bound bv every prin-
cpe ofmora and political honesty to obey the dictates
OF his judgment.
Senate of the u. Sfqs.-O On Eiorday Mr. Edwards Of
Conn rose, aud stated tha two Years ago. the Senate
had adopted resolution making the election OF its Of
icers biennlally he shed the resolution might now
be read. The resolution was read; when >r. Ed
wards moved that the Senate do proce ed to the
election of Secretary the LIST ballot, there were
Al votes gwen of which were necessary a choice.
LIST daiiof.
Walter Lowrie, of Pa Ii Charles Cults 6
RoDt yem I1e Of Vt T T: H V Glss
2d6aiiofwhoi- number ii 81 necessary to choice:
Mr.. Lowrie 20 MIR Cuts
n II. P PSasis i { Mr. H' "'ls ,
3dIagoi whole number41-2l necessary to choice:
Mr.. Lowrie 25 MIR. Temple 8
MIR. Dickens Is
| Mr.. Walter Lowric, OF Penn havirg received a ma
orty ofthe whole number ofvores given was declared
by the VcePrcsdent to be elected the Secretary The
Senate for the ensuing two years
The other officers were reelected.
|
| from the Chair
On Foreign Rslqiions--Mcssrs. Macon TazcweII.
Gaillard, Mills, and White
! On Fa0nce.-Me.srs Smith, Berrien, Holmes,
Haync, and Woodbury.
| On COmmrce.-Messrs Lloyd Of Mass Van Dyke,
Johnston of Lou Williams, and Edwards.
! On BunUfdcirts.-N essrs, Dickerson, Rugglcs,
Finday, Lloyd ofNlass and Clayton
! on AgricUlnre--;essrs FIndlay, Lloyd of Md.
Branch, ~ oodbury, and Bouigny
J On yWiiHGry 4GolrS.- Mcssrs Harrison, Benton.
Chandler, Hendricks, AMI Johnson of Ky
! On M .Uhi'a - Mcssrs Chandler, Branch, Knight,
Harrison, and Bell,
On .Narai 1fairs - Messrs. Haync, Williams, Sey-
mour, Robbins, aud Kane.
On Pi,bie Londs-Aicssrs Barton, Thomas, Eaton
King ana Van Dyke
On Indian .qf,urs.-Mcssrs Benton, White King.
Edwards, and Cobb.
On Clrjms:-Niessrs Rugges, Bell, Chase MIlvaine,
and Clayton.
! On me JUdiciary--Messrs Van Buren,, Holmes, Row
an, Berrien, and Mills
/ On me Post Office and Post Roade-Messrs Johnson
Of KY Johnston Of Lou Thomas MTlvaine and Wiley
! On Pens,ons-Messrs. Noblc, Chase Marks Cobb and
4 Ellis.
On The District Of Colvmbjo,-Messrs. tlovd Of Md.
! Rowan, Noble, Eaton, ard Bouiigny.
! On The Contingent Expenses Of HE Senaie.-Messrs.
Seymour, Kane, and Hendricks.
/ On Engrossoa BiR'-Mvssfs Marks, Wiley. and Ellis.