Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-13
the strong feeling that had been manifested

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! pleiicn of the eastern branch OF the canal would
| be Of the highest Importance, as il would coB-
duct us to vast beds oil coal; with this inpfes-
sion he had not considered the qualification IN
the act Of Marylandas objectionable. He would
be glad, if his friend from Georgetown would
withdraw his resolution, out ofIespect 20 the
l-opinion of the gentleman from washington
who had been an active friend 10 The cahai,
both in and out Of the legislature.
| Mr. NELSON, Of Md hoped that the resou-
I ton would not be withdrawn. lie regarded
the act Of the Legislature Of Maryland as evil
Dental Of her determination 10 do what is ne
cessary and proper She will do all that is
Eneedful 10 redeem any pledge she has given
| But she has not done any thing by the act which
has been passed. and which is clogged with pro-
| visions which defeat the intention OF the iegls-
lature He had no doubt that Maryland would
do every thing promote the object as soon
| as she should be satisfied that the work would
be done. 1t is impossible that this intention OF
the legislature can be carried into effect, under
the present bill; and be could see no improprie-
" in respectful memorial TO that legislature
10 obtain more efficient expression Of its de-
sign. Maryland will mot see any improperly
in such an applcation--for she is cordial IN
the cause; and intends 10 give the half million OF
dollars which she has subscribed; and he had
no doubt she would correct the error, which;
under mistaken views, she had committed. She
is between two antagonist interests, the Poto-
mac and the Susquehanna; and 1t is fortunate
for her, that she has adopted the policy which
she has pursued III relation TO both, appropriat-
ing to each portion of her means. He hoped
il would not be supposed that she had wiliuAy
inserted any ambiguity into the act by which
she displayed her attachment to the present
measure He hoped that the resolution OF the
gentleman from Georgetown would therefore be
sustained.
After few words from Mr. ]. c. HERBERT,
Mr. STEWART Of Pennsylvania, asked leave
for the Committee Of which he was chairman
to sit during the session OF the Conventions
which was granted
Mr.. PIeMAN, Of Maryland, said his colleague
Mr. Kennedy seemed to aDprehend thai II
respectful memorial was made 10 the Leglsia-
ture of Maryland, it would create an excitement
ia that body which might lead 10 the with
holding Of all aid whatever. He differed III
opinion from that gentleman, and was OF opin-
ion that the resolution Of the gentleman from
Georgetown is proper. AT present, as the act
of the Legislature stands, we have no subscrip-
ton: and he had no doubt proper repre- senta-
lion would lead the Legislature to amend the
act SO as TO make il efficient. Having no doubt
that the Legislature intended TO make the SUD
scription, and that the want of a correct express
sion on this subject was accidental, he hoped
the resolution Of the gentleman from George
town would neither be postponed or rejected.
Mr.. KENNEDY said there were two ways OF
approaching the lect, but he was disposed 10
take the way that would be most beneficial IN
its results He had stated that 1t was the duty
Of the Central Committee TO draw The attention
of the Legislature Of Maryland 10 any defects IN
their law, and therefore, it was useless and un-
necessary for the Convention to adopt the reso-
luton.
Mr. A LEE, of Montgomery county, Mary
land, though, i: always best 10 be frank. lie
though, the proposition Of the gentleman from
Georgetown ludiciouS one, and that It's efeclS
would be beneficial. He wished the removal
of all conditions which would distrust the de-
sign Of the Legislature to come IN AID OF TINS
work He believed it to be the general wish,
that The limitations which now exist in the law
should be Withdrawn He hoped, therefore,
his friend Mr. Kennedy could withdraw his
opposition.
The question of postponement was then put
and negatlved.
MIR. HERBERT objected TO the terms OF the
resolution as i, stood, because il seemed to cast
an imputation on the Legislature OF Maryland
lie objected to this, and wished such change
in these terms, as would obyiaie this objection.
He believed, that if the appropriation made by
the act of Maryland could no, reach It's object
without an amendment Of the law, she would
make that amendment: but her desire to make
this amendment would not be increased by
resolution rejecting upon her Legislature. ne
desired 10 modify the resolution SO as to make
it a simple instruction, and in that form he
would support It, 3
General Mason disavowed any intention OF
throwing disrespect to the Legislature OF Ma
ryland, and considered that his friend from
Prince Georges county had mistaken the mean
ing of the word in the phraseology OF the reso-
luton, from its minuteness. The language
wen, to point out where the defects existed, and
ne was perfectly willing to adopt any Phraseol-
opy which would accomplish his purpose.
MIR. J. c. HERBERT moved the following a
mendmen, to the resolution of General Mason,
which was accepted by that gentleman:
Resolved That the Committee which may be
appointed 10 present memorial 10 the Legls.
lature OF Maryland, asking for an additional
subscriptions 10 the stock of the Chesapeake
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