The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-03-05
TWENTIETH CONGRESS.
FRIpAy. FEB. %.
FIRST SESSION.

FRIDAY, FEB %.
SENATE The Process Bill being taken up,
Mr.. Johnston, of Louisiana, said he had an
amendment in preparation to offer to the
Bill, and moved that it be laid on the table.
Carried Adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE. A resolution offered by Mr. Wilde, OF
Geo, calling on the President for any informa-
ton he may possess relative to the formation OF
any new State within the present States, was
taken up for consideration.
Mr. Wilde said, that having moved this reso-
luton, it might be incumbent on HIM to say a
word or two in explanation ltwouid DC recol-
lected that the constitution it is called, form
cd by the Cherokee nation, or rather by some
white mon. is now before us. He reminded the
House that the relations between the U. States
and the Indian tribes are unsettled and anoma-
lous He wished information from the Presi
dent on this subject, on obtaining which, 1t
would be matter for consideration what other
measures should be adopted. Whatever power
may belong to the Indians themselves, it was
not to be disputed that any interference by
white citizens, to erect new state within the
limits of an old one, is punishable,
Mr. Storrs said it seemed from the eXpiana-
ton that this resolution referred to the lorna
ton of some kind of government among the In
dams He did not see that this could encroaca
on. the provisions of the Constitution. 1t ap-
peared to him to relate entirely to the internal
government of the Indians. to which the Con-
stitution made no reference.
Elr Wickliffe, reminded gentlemen that the
kind We had no right to interfere in this,
more than in the formation of any society in a
State. The Freemasons are as much OF an en-
croa1hment on the Constitution, rs this govern
ment of the Indians He moved TO lay the res
oution on the table which was agreed to.
Mr. Chiffon moved the following resolution
Resolved, That the committee on. Military At
fairs be instructed to inquire into the expedien-
cy of passing law For the gradual and annu-
al reduction of the number of Cadets admitted
into, and educated at the Military Academy at
West Point
SATURDAY, Feb. %.
HOUSE. The resolution offered by Mr.
Chiffon for an inquiry into the expediency OF
reducing the number of Cadets at West Point
was again taken up, when Mr.. Stewart, moved
TO lay it upon the table, which was carried BY a
large majority.
MONDAY, Feb %.
SENATE. A joint resolution, introduced in
the Senate by Mr. Harrison, was adopted unan-
imously by both Houses, expressing their deep
regret, for the death of Major General J1cot
Brown and agreeing to attend the funeral on
Wednesday.
HOUSE Mr.. M'Duaie, from the Commit.
tee of Ways and Means reported bill to abol
ISL the agency of the United States on the coast
OF Africa; to provide the means of carrying in
to effect the laws prohibiting the Slave trade
and for other purposes.
TUESDAY, Feb &c.
SENATE. Resolutions of the Legislature o
Ohio were presented by Mr. Harrison, dcclar
ing that by the Constitution, Congress has the
power to foster and protect domestic industry.
HOUSE Mr. Malary moved the House tC
postpone the orders of the day, in order to re
solve itself into the committee of the whole OF
the Tariff Bill, but the House refused aye!
65, noes so. The House then took up the bill
making appropriations for internal improve
nent The blank in the clause for continuing
Che Cumberland road was filled with 175,00l
dollars, by vote of 1913 to "a. The two Hous
es adjourned over Wednesday, for the purpose
OF attending the funeral of the late Major Gen
eral Brown.
THURSDAY, Feb %
SE.NdTE Mr. Chandler submitted reso
luton contemplating the abolition of the Office
Of Major General the army. The Process bill
was taken up, amended, and passed TO thirC
reading, when on motion of Mr.. Webster, it wa
recommitted.
HOUSE A resolution offered by Mr.. Gil
mer, relative to the West Point Academy, wa
taken up. After a brief examination of tht
character of the Academy by Mr.. Dwight ant
Vance, on motion of Mr. Ward the resolution
was again laid on the table. by a vote Of so tt
80. II was stated by Mr.. Stewart that Mr.
RIaliary would, tomorrow, move the House t.
take up the Tariff Bill, and would ask the aye
and noes on the question.