American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-05-23
.75ridged from tie National Journal.

de Maison Rouge.
The bill for the erection Of building for the
Washington Library rejected.
The Senate passed considerable part Of the day
in The discussion Of the bill for the erection OF
Penitentiary in the District Of Columbia. The
bill was passed to third reading BY vote Of %
to II.
In the House Of Representatives, motion Of
Mr.. Webster, the Committee on the Judiciary
we're discharged from the furh her consideration o
the bill to authorize the legal representatives OF the
Baron de Bastrop to institute suit against the
United Statas, and for other purposes; and the bill
was laid on the table.
On motion Of MIR. Webster the Committee on
the Judiciary we're discharged from the further
consideration OF the many memorials which had
been referred 10 that committee; and hey were
laid on the table
On motion of Mr.. Hamilton, Of South Carolina.
the Committee on Military Affairs were discharged
from the further consideration OF the many memo
rails referred to them during the present session,
and on which they have not yet reported; and they
we're all laid on the table.
The bill for the appointment OF Commissioner
Of the Customs, was laid the table after brief
discussion. The several bills ordered to third
reading on the preceding day were passed. The
House took up the bill to make apr opriation for
the public buildings which approprates 100000
for the Capitol, 1875 600 for furnishing the large
west room in the Presidents House. and sum for
keeping the public ground round the Capitol in or
der. The bill was finally ordered 10 be engrossed,
and read third time next day.
| In the Senate on Thursday, Mr. Holmes Of
| Maine, introduced series of resolutions, in rela-
lion 10 the expectancy OF amending the existing
rules of the Senate. These resolutions are obv
ousy aimed at the anomalous which has
been pursued in that body by Mr.. Randolph. One
of the propositions is an inquiry how far it is con
sisent with the dignity Of the Senate to allow q
member to address disrespec,tul language TO any
gentleman who may be Introduced on the floor by a
Senator Another refers to the practice which Mr..
Randolph has introduced of charging Executive
aficers with improbable offences. Mr.. Randotph,
Lit will be seen. introduced counter resolutions the
object of which was to show that there was no ne
cessity for changing the existing rules and practice
of the Senate. In the comments introduced by MI
Randolph that gentleman remarked that the propo
ston relative to indecorum to stranger introduced
by Senator was probably intended to bear upon
some observations he had made in relation TO the
Editor of the Boston Cennel, who was on the floor
at the time when the references to him were made
Mr. Randolph avowed that he had intended to at
: tack that Gentleman in order through him tt
fix the stigma of reprobaon upon the Senator who
b had introduced him on the Hoor." To this attack
n so uncourteous in its nature, inconsistent witt
the dignity. the rules and the usages OF the Senate
Mr. Lloyd (who had introduced Mr.. RusselD mad,
a spirited prompt, and efficient remark, which lee
to some further discussion. In leyelng at Mr.
=. Loud MIR. Randolph aimed at an individual tor
elevated to be within the range OF his shot. As tt
n the resolutions of Mr.. Holmes, they do credit tt
. tha. gentleman. They evidence, that amidst ths
too prevalent disposition to submit TO all breaches o
order and decorum, and to become willing witnesses
i of the postraton of Senatorial character there sill
c exists redeeming spirit in that body in which thu
: people may confidently rely for the protection o
its own dignity, and the character of the nation.
:. We have deemed it right to give this brief no
" tice Of what occurred on this occasion, in order Il
e guard the public against the studied misrepresenta
o tiuns Of this affair, which may be sent abroad, Z
n subserve the particular purposes OF particular par
ty. We hope to give more detailed statemen
hereafter.
: In the House OF Representatives. the bill making
~ appropriations for the public buildings, and The bill
] which authorizes an additional number OF Clerks 4
the different departments, and raises the salary G
" others was passed This bill gives an allowance
), one thousand dollars year in addition to his pre-
sent salary to the Post Mas'er General The b.
for the preservation and repair of the Cumberan
10 Road was passed, by vote o: w TO o.. About
1e o'clock the House took recess until O'Clock,
a order to send all bills to the Senate which original
ed in this House, this being the last day allowed to
that purpose and to receive any original bills ror
u the Senate.
In the Senate on Friday, the resolutions oHere
d on Thursday by MIR. Holmes were taken up, AM
of laid on the table.
- The bill for the relief of James Monroe was rea
of the third time, and passed.
\. The greater part Of the day was devoted TO tn
consideration of the report Of the Committee OF Cor
ference Of the Senate ON the subject of the disagres
ing votes Of the two Houses on the bill making ap
preparations for carrying into effect the Greek treat,
10 resolution was finally adopted to agree to tn
: proposition Of the Conferees of the House OF Re
N. nresentatiyes. A resolution was offered by MI