Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-25
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Yesterday in the Senate, Mr. Holmes n
Maine, introduced series OF resolutions, in re
lation to the expediency OF amending the exis;,
ing rules OF the senate. These resolutions are
evidently aimed at the anomalous course which
has been pursued in the body by Mr. Ra,
dolph. One OF The propositions IS. an inquiry
bow tar Il IS consistent with the d'gnity OF the
Senate to allow any member to address d,s-e.
spectful language to any gentleman who ma,
be introduced on the floor by Senator A.
mother refers to the practice which MIR Ran.
dolph has introduced OF charging the Execu.
tive officers with inn eachable offences Mr.
Randolph Introduced counter resolutions, the
object ct which was TO show that there was no
necessity for changing the existing rules and
practice of the SeBate. In the comments IN.
troduced by Mr. Randolph. that gentleman re.
marked that the proposition relative 20 indie.
corum to a stranger introduced by Senator
was probably Intended TO bear upon some ob
servattons he had made IN relation TO the Rdi.
tor of the Boston Centinel. who was on the
floor At the time when the references 10 him
were made.
Mr.. Randolph avowed that he had intended
10 attack that gentleman in order Through him
TO fix the stigma OF reprobation upon the Sena-
tor who had introduced bim on the floor" To
Ibis attack, So uneorteOus IN its nature, 50 in-
consistent with the dignity, the rules ADD the
usages of the Senate, Mr. Lloyd (who had in.
PRODUCED Mr. Russell) made a spirited, prompt
add elhcit nj remark, which led To some further
discussion, which we shall hereafter notice. In
dwelling at MIR. Lloyd Mr.. Randolph aimed at
an individual 100 elevated to be within the
range of his shot. Mr.. Lloyd. IN his general
conduct, is too generally sustained by the es.
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ciety; in his particular course, IN the iatroduc.
Ton of MIR. Russell. he is too we'll supported
BY the rules OF the senate, the practice OF the
senators, and, more than all. by the highly res.
peclable character Of Mr. Russell himself Twho
Is Senator of Massachusetts, TO he injured
N the slightest degree by stroke Of SO
reckless, so lllgitius 'e, and so random satlr.
Ist as MIR Randolph.
As TO the resolutions of MIR. Holmes, they
do credit to that gentleman. They evidence.
hat amidst the too prevalent disposition TO
submit to ali breaches of order and decorum.
and to become willing witness of the prostra
ton of Senatorial character, there still exists a
redeemlng spirit in tha body, in which the
people may confidently rely, for the protection
Of lis own dignity, and the character OF the
natioR
We deem it right to give this brief notice OF
what occurred on this occasion. in order to
guard the public against the studied misrepre.
sentation OF this affair, which may be sent a.
broad, to subserye the particular purposes of a
particular party We hope to give more de.
tailed statement hereafter.
In the House of Representatives yesterday
The bill making appropriations for the public
buildings, aud the bill which authorises an ad
dilional number Of Clerks in the different de.
partments, and raises the salary of others, was
passed. One Of the features in bis bill which
appeared most acceptable to the House, wa.
the allow ance Of one thousand dollars year in
addition TO his present salary to the Post-mas
Ter General The bill for the preservation anc
repair of the Cumberlan5 Road was passed by
a vote of92 to 81. An attempt was made, or
this occasion. 10 revive the discussion. on the
constitutional power of Congress to erect toll
gates. but it is evident from the course and
decision of the House, that the constitutions
question is considered as finally decided. s.
About 4 O'clock, the House took recess un
I'll O'Clock. IN order 20 send all bills to The
Senate which originated. in this House thi,
being the last day allowed for that purpose
and to receive any original bills from the Sc
nate. Several bills were. in the course of the
evening, acted on in committee, engrossed anc
passed.--.Nat Journal