The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-03-15

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ment ?" And decided by yeas and nays a:
follows yeas 75 nays 65,
| SO the House resolved 10 adhere TO its a.
mendment. And then adjourned.
Saturday, March 3.
/. Mr.. Everett, from the select committee
! to which was referred two Messages from
the President Of the U. States, with reso-
lutions of the Legislature of Georgia, and
other documents, relating to the controver-
sy as to the right TO certain lands lying
within the limits of the State Of Georgia,
occupied and claimed by the Greek Indians
made long and detailed report thereon,
recommending the adoption OF the follow
ing resolutions
/. Resolved, That it is expedient to pro-
cure a cesslon Of the Indian lands in the Ii.
mits Of Georgia.
z. Resolved, Thet, until cession is pro.
cured, the laws OF the land, as set forth in
the Treaty Of Washington, ought TO be
maintained by all necessary constitutional
and legal means.
Mr.. Everett, after some remarks on the
latones5 Of The period Of the session, and
the unwlIlingness Of the Committee, at this
moment, to engage in the discussion unless
compelled 10 do so ty determination of
others to debate the subject, made motion
that the report and accompanying docu-
ments be printed.
The Chair thought some other disposi-
ton OF the report must first be made.
Blr. Powell moved to lay the report on
the table and print il, but afterwards with |
drew his motion.
Mr.. Forsyth vent at great.length into a
course Of structures on the nature Of the I
testimony referred TO in tI'e report, and on
several OF the points Of the controversy. /
Tie was replied 10 by mr. Powell.
Mr.. Everett moved the printing of 5000 /!
'opies-rJOO also was moved, and 1000.
The question being taken on 60O0-the |
Yeas were Gl--Nocs 81.
On motion cf mr.. Swan, it was
Resolved, That TIC lhanksof this House
,c presented 10 the Honorable JoHN w.
Taylor, for the able, impartial, and dgn
led manner IN which he has presided over
is deliberations. and performed the ardu
,us and important duties ct the Chair.
The Speaker then rose and addressed the
Iousc rs followG.
Gentlemen efhe House 2fRcEreScltajiycs,
1t was With unaffected diiflence, at the
commencement Of tins Congress, that en-
cred upon the duties of the distinguished
tallon to which your paItIaIity was pleased
u cal me. fot the favourable estimate
ou have this day expressed Cf 10Y olicio
lbourS, | pray you to accept my mos
ratelul ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS gene.
ons support which has been uniformly Civ
n to the decisions Of the Chui1, lud tn,
ldulgence which has been EXTENDED t,i
&c, IN the discharge Ct every other duty !
ave left on my heart an IMPRESSION as en-
urlHg as lHe.
II the deiihcra.ipns ofthis Congress have
ot resulted in many acts Of great nation
interest. lthas arisen from no omission
n the part the Representatives OF the
copic 10 devote their ti0e and talents 10!
le public service; ; but IS attributable, ia
art to the happy condition ofthe country,
ilch required fGW changes in It's crtab
shed policy, and, ~ part, 10 difference oi
plnor between tho two branches OF the
,egtsla.crc, in regard TO some measuresi
primary Importance.
Un"er your fostering care, however, on,
for defence, both militar,
nd naval, have advanced towards maturl
: ; the means ot Information and CONNER
al intercourse have beog extended thc
lt!onal deb, las been reduced ;ahd You
'st citorts have not been wanting 10 al
'rd protection and encouragement to ouI
1ylaatlcn and manufactures.
More than two thousand subjects Of var
us description, presented for legislation
ave been evamL->d and rcpor,cd lton. b,
.e committees this House, whose yalu |
Die and perseysrIng iabours entitic then
public gratitude. Although many i'm
'rtaut bills are arrested in their their pro- .
ross by tie termination CT Congress the 5
dustry and intelligence which have
zen employed in maturing them, VIII net d
> oSt.-t'o the hands Of our SUCCESSORS =
{ may safely confde tlc doing of what
.er The nation shull require TO be done.
Nto earnest prayers that the services
which we have been engaged may re
,und to the general welfare that eacn Il
you, urdc- tLe guidance of protecting
rardcGsC, n-y meet your families ant i
lcnds in health and prosperity, and LONG
10y the confidence and esteem OF your
IN closing this session, wish y
VI an attectlonate farewell. n