Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-20

courts; the laws Constitution of
the courtry; and So far had been exercised a
a. contrary to the spirit of the constitution his mt
Jes'y the King of England, and his House of Lords and
Commons, should have undertaken give this judi
{ ciaI code.
Mr. Hoi1ies said his object was attained by the ex-
plantation given by the gentleman from Illinois-that
he had pointed the evil and the remedy 10 be appIi-
ed to tile expressed his perfect satisfaction with the
ooJect OF The resolution, and Hoped 1t would be referred
TO the Judiciary COMMITTEE, for their examinations and
consideration The question was put on the adoption
of the resolution, and ii carried.
On motion by mir. Smith, the Senate then proceeded
TO e consideration Of Executive business, and after
some time spent therein, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Much ct the day was consumed by the presentation
and disposal OF petitions none or which would be inter
esg TO our patrons, except perhaps, memorial from
the Vaccine Institution of Philadelphia PRAYING Con-
gress TO establish one for the whole United States.
The several amendments TO The Rules of the House.
which we noticed yesterday, were considered 10 day,
and after some little debate and attempt further TO
amend, were adopted. The first amendment was pro-
POSED by Mr.. Strong, of n. York, and adds auoher
Staining COMMITTEE OF Seoen 10 the twenty, which arc,
as we iornerIy stated appointed at the commencement
OF every session. This committee is called The Com
mttiee on The Territories" and its duty to examine
into their Legislative, Civil and Criminal proceedings:
and to devise and report to the House means as
my be necessary to the rights and privileges Of
re- ldent and non residents. There being special
rnlttee tor the District its affairs will not, of course
come under the inspection of the committee. The
Il
he Other amendments were made al the instance of
hf' Webster of Mass VIII" moved that the rules OF the
House 81 far altered and amended that tie com
Hitiee now called the and Rcyo-
utonary CLAIMS be hereafter called the ommittee on
Revolutionary aius; and that the Committee on Re.
vouonary Pensions be hereafter called the committee
on Military Pensions; and that it shall be the duty If
he last mentioned com tee TO take into consideration
all SUCH matters respecting peuseps military SER
vice. and also all such matters respecting IDyai+ pen.
sons as shall he referred to them by the House
This alteration, it will be observed raises no addi-
tonal committees, but merely changes the names of
existing mes and in very slight degree their duties
The object explained by the mover was to prevent
confusion and nsapp ehen,ion, in referring business TO
these committees. under their former app ilaons; one
OF them having been newly established BE- ,irg part
OF the name, and assuming part of Tue OF the
other Cnder these circumstances there am.
bi~niiy winch the new arrangement dlsI.Ied.
.ur. Miller of Perm. called for the consideration Of
resolution offered by lin yesterday requesting the
President OF The United Sa'e> to cause to be laid
before the House all the proceedings and dncu-
ments in the OF Lieut.. W Gilbert, lately tried by
Court Martial and dismissed from Ia. Navy and uron
the House agreeing to considert III. Baitiep of New
Hampshire, requested explanation of the views of
tie mover Mr.. Miller said the person dismissed lao
always borne the reputation able and mcroriuGs
officer, and he wished the House and the Nation 10
see upon what grouns he had heen PRONOUNCED other
wise by the Court Martial Mr.. Bartlett then object
ed tc ihc notwithstanding that the House fright as
well attempt to review the judgments of Judicial Courts
or the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United
States.The House. he said had called for papers in
the case of officers acquited-they now asked in
the OF an officer found guilty and casiered IT'LL
out IFS being alleged that the sentence of the
Court was unjust-Ile hoped The would not pre-
vail.
.Vr. T,3ablc OF Kentucky, also opposed the motion.
on the ground that satisfactory reason had been
given for the request Papers had been called for he
sad on former occasions, for the sole purpose get
ting them printed in the shape OF book to be circua-
ted through the country; when, at the time there
any ten in thp IN
laOn to them. If this the object in the present
instance, he should vote against the resolution. No
further explanation being made the question taken,
r. and decided IN the negative by large majority.
AMENDMENT TlIE CONSTRUCTIONS
MIR. ''ohn Ba"sH ottefed th" following csoiutions:
Resored, That the construction of Roads and Canals is
) ity of United States
ResOned, Thu individual States of this Union
have renqushed to the general government control of
the most easy and efficient means Of raising revenue
that portion of the general revenue consistent viii, the
Constitution. should be appropriated impoI nn object
iesoi0ed That while large portion Of the people of
hei rep centativesi in Congress believe
be inconsistent with the Constitutional power Of Congress
obstacle presented to the accomplishment of the object
which joined to the dvcscs opinion always existing in
relation to the rxped cy 81 specific measures tn eaen
be deeply injurious, if fatal vigorous and full de-
veopment of our which of the union
loudly demand.
Reoired That system which should leave 10 the several
States the expenditure OF money appropriated this objec,
by the United States would equal partcipa-
disbursement, freedom sectional ceilings and in
furious compromises in Legislation and promptude
commencing works of improvement, for the completion OF
winch the several States would be possessing the
means.
Resolcd That the several States ought have the power
to eXpeud money appropriated iii improving ver
nal navigation and in promoting educaon COLOMBIA nn
and the liberal useful arts whenever their opinion
expenditure for these objects, would use u than in
constructing roads and canals.
Res0Ued. That Congress ought 10 have power In mako
surveys of coasts rivers aud road aud canal routes
the States it, selecting those objects of improvements which
may most cectualy contribute the good of the whole.
Rssorsl by the Senate House Representatives Of
the United States Of America Congress assembled
10 thirds Of both houses coucuruC that the following be PRO
posed amendment the Constitution Of the Ure5
States which when ratified by the Legislatures of
ous Of the several States shall be part Of said Cous-
Re tuition:
The Congress shall have 10 appropriate money for
constructing roads and canals for improving
e. navigation and for promoting education, coonzaon and
the liberal and useful the money be paid such
nd FOR of tho