Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07
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FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 7. 1926.


CoHgreSS.--The debate in the House of Representa-
ves the resolutions of Mr. McDulic for the amend
men of the Constitution in relation 10 the election OF
President and Vice President of the United States has
at length been brought to a close. This question
which has occupied the attention of the House for near
iy two months; upon which many and long speeches
have been delivered is not likely after ALL TO result in
the adoption of any change in the Constitution as il
now stands. Ii has been decided by large majority
that the election of President and Vice President should
not devolve the Senate and House of Representa-
hves, If mode satisfactory and expcdent can be
devised; and for this purpose Committee consisting OF
twenty Members, has been appointed. The reso-
luton for uniform system of voting by districts having
been rejected, the whole question may be considered
as lost for the present; the variety of upon the
subject nov TO be acted en- being such forbid any
thing like a concurrence of opinion embracing two
thirds of both Houses of Congress- AS it regards the
election by the House of Representatives we view this
as the least objectionable feature in the Constitutions
BY making the members of this body ineligible TO any
executive appointment during the for which they
are elected, and for certain period afterwards, we see
objection 10 their making the election in tie las. re-
sort. All motive TO intrigue and corruption being &C.
moved; their acquaintance with the sentiments of the
are qualifications which fit them, peculiarly. for acting
on important measure; and winch is likely to
combine numerous objections in any other shape.
1t is much 10 be regretted that the courtesy and good
feeling which has characterized the proceedings of the
present session. should have been interrupted at this late
hour of the season. Mr.. McDuflie, the champion of
the Calhoun party in his usual zeal and inemperance
has thrown a lirebrand amongst the members, which
has lighted up degree of heat and irritation not likely
TO be aayed during the present session of Congress-
The charge of corruption against the President and aIr
Clay, and some of their friends, has been made BY this
gentleman, which subsequently retoried by Mr.
Trimbe OF kentucky, the friends of Mr.. Calhoun
To such extent party animosities suffered to be
carried that the cool and deliberate part of the
House proposed and succeeded in motion To al journ
for the purpose of aoding the heated partzans an
opportunity OF recovering their wonted temper and Sc
rcnity.
The question Of the Panama Mission being the order
of the day, was called up Monday, aud posi- poned
for the purpose of considering the amendments offered
by Mr. McLane Of Delaware. and by Mr.. Forsyth.
These amendments at this time, can have no other
effect than that of embarrassing the progress of the
measure. The lengthy discussion which has alroady
taken place the call for information, and tue well
known sentiments Of a majority of the House in rea-
ton TO this subject, renders nugatory any further al
tempt at opposition. Such portnacity to their course
manests factious discomfort and hostility TO the ad
ministraiion unbeconing Representatives OF free and
enlightened people.