Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-02-11

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nihistration' was to be reproached for any thug
beyond an erroneous construction of the Con-
sutu'ton, 1t was merely for the extent of their
expenditure, Nc.--and IN that extent the latter
days OF this haicyon administration were as far
IN advance OF the federal administration, as that
administration was in advance of public opinion
MIR. l.. concluded by saying, that, as se was
against secrecy of every description in The af.
iairs OF government, he should vote i'm favor of
this amendment.
MIR. HAMILTON again rose and said that he
ieit II due to himself to make very brief reply
10 NE gentleman from Delaware, if it was mer.-
~ tor the purpose of assuring him that, in the al
nision which he had made to the Alien aud Sc
diti0n Law, that it was neither his intention or
desire to arouse from their moulderine ashes.
those embers of party distractions which. he
thanked God, had long since passed by Much
less was 1T his object to hing imputatioEs on a
party, (among whom had been embraced some
OF the most valued and cherished friends he had
on earth, which, on a variety of occasions had
rendered services of signal and inestimabe vs.
Tue to the country. But he would put It to the
candor of the gentleman himself, to say, when
ne urged measure for adoption, on the
mere ground of authority, whether it was
NOT aaissioie Tor him to shew, that the authority
according to the popular ta,derstaniine of the
country, came rather in questionable shape
Mr.. Fl. said, that he should not deny. flor II
would be unjust for him to do SOY that the Fed
erai party, Cthe very party which passed the A.
iifn and Seditlon Law,) had contributed to the
formation OF those great and valuable institutions.
to which the gentleman had referred. But he be-
iieved that they were, most ofthem, the work of
JOINT counses and confederate patriotism yvbn
parties scarcely had confronting influence on
public measures; and whilst he admitted that o..
veIai dstlnsuished members of the Federal par
ty had lett large debt our gratitude Inc
could not be unmindful of what such men ,s
Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin had done. in
giving efficiency and popularity to the form of
our Government. by fixing the principles of wise
economical, and prudent administration He
thought it however not little caustic and nnl;nJ
in the gentleman from Delaware. tn ,nnronss.t
all that had been done for the country. ne th~
trophes-of his party; if however, these were
consultations furnished after the loss of now.r
he surely would not deprive his friend Of Their
enjoyment. But, after all, he had risen merely
and distinctly to dsclaim any intention to whund
the feelings of single gentleman on that f3oor
by an allusion which he thought had laid fairly
| in his way.
MIR. Mp DUPrIE, of S. observed, that as. in
the coulse of the debate, principles had Leen adj
'anced, against which he must protest, and a.
galnst which he Intended to vote he was desi
rous OF giving the subj ct some discussion. which
the lateness OF the hour would not, at present
admit him to do. He therefore moved that the
committee rise.
The question on rising was put accordingly
iu ' eu,. 'eu, dyts o9IInes H. so the commit
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV
Saturday. Feb. S.
Three messages yesterday received from the Pre-.
silent OF the United States, by Mr.. Mosher, were
read-the first in relation 10 the act of the Legsa
'ure OF Maryland, confirming the act Of the Legsia-
ture OF Virginia, ncorpora ting the Chesapeake and
Chic Canal Company; the second contai nipp re-
port from the Director of the Mint of the opera
tons OF that institution during the wear 1924; the
third, transmitting copies of the alterations in the
treaty of August, 1897, between the United States
and the Bey of Tuns; also, copies of the treaties
between the United States and the Sack Fox and
loway Indians The latter message was referred
to the Committee Foreign Affairs
| MI Newton, from the committee on commerce.
reported billfor the relief of John NJ. Moody and
samuel Moody, aud Elijah Bailey, and others;
which was twice read and committed.
Mr. Cassidy, from the committee on revolutionary
pensions, made an unfavorabIe report on the petit
ton OF Jonathan Stevens, James Holly and others.
which was laid the table,
MI Test, of Indiana, offered the following:
| "ReSotUed, That committee be appointed on the
part OF thus House, To join such committee as NAV
be appointed by the Senate, to examine and report
what business ought to be acted upon at the pre-.
sent session"
| The resolution was not agreed to.
| On motion of Mr.. Wickfe, of Ohio If was
| ReS0iued, That the committee on the post office
aud post roads be instructed to inouire nto the ex
pediency OF establishing post route from Louis
VILE, via Transylvania, Westport, Lynchburg, to
Bedford, in Kentucky.
/ On motion Of MIR. Richards, Of NJ Y il was
| ResoLued, That the committee on the post Office
ana post roads, be instructed inquire into the ex
Ped'ency of establishing post route from Middle
bury, i'll Vermont to Elizabeth tow H. in the state
OF New York; the mail to be carried from Middle
bury to Bradford and Chimney Point in Addison,
thence to Lumber Point, in Moriah, and thence to
| Moriab post office; thence to Elizabethtown Court
House, distance about thirty four miles
| On motion OF Ms. Tucker, of Va. it, was
heSotUed, That the committee of pensions and
revolutionary claims inquire Into the expedieuev OF
extending the provision made by the resolution of
Congress of Sept. 10, l776, III favor of those officers
and soldiers Of the revolution, who continued in
service during the war, were slain in battle 10
those offlcers and soldiers who were disabled In the
service and have not received pensions
CHB5APEAKE AND OHIO CANAL
MIR. Mercer moved to take up the bill cop6rr,i,-
the act Of the Legislature Of Maryland which con.
firms that of the General Assembly of Vi,gin;s o
pectiDg the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Conran,
II The motion was opposed by Mr.. Cooke bu, a.,
ried. The bill was taken UP and read
Mr.. Mercer then moved that it be ordsyed o., b
eugrossed for third reading on Monday next
Mr.. Cooke opposed the motion on the rronnd ina,
the House was not prepared to pass the bill. tina,
they had no sufficient information respecting Il. an,
that It was likely, in its result, to involve the o.
PendituIe of large sums of money. He moved ,b,.
1t take the usual course, by being referred IN =
committee of the whole.
Mr.. Mercer replied-explained the at,,re of The
vycH hat