Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-04-23
mon. and il Is believed by them as part Of

mon, and il Is believed by them as part of
their creed, that Mr.. Adams, when attacked,
ran first at one door, and then 10 another,
vainly attempting to elude the Jacksonian's
fell revenge; and that, presently there came
UP two tall, strong, yankee administration men
who seized Mr.. Jarvis by the arms, ard, hold
ing him fast, suffered little Johnny to inhict
upon him his puny blows. The communica-
ton was read in the Senate, after some resist
ance from two Jacksonians, Msssrs. Branch
and Smith Of Md. Some discussion took place,
which was confined to the Jackson men, and
in which but one opinion was expressed as to
tho necessity Of supporting the dignity OF the
Congress, and preventing the recurrence Of
such outrages. 1t was, however, thought
proper that the two houses should act in con-
cert on the subject; and all the papers rola-
tive to the matter, Mr. Foot's resolution, the
message, and Mr.. Jarvis's communication were
laid on the table, with the understanding that
they should bo taken up on Monday morning.
1t is probable that message will then DC sent
to the House, requesting it to appoint COM
mitte0, jointly with the Senate TO take the
subject into full consideration, and to report
what is proper to be done. In the house, tho
communication was referred to the select COM
mittec, 20 which was referred the Presidents
message. | never saw so much feeling exhib-
itod by the individual members Of the two
houses as was shown by them in reference to
Mr.. Jarvs's communication. After its reading,
they declared The paper which was read to be
n greater outrage than the original contempt
The paper they said was an assault on the
Congress. One member, venerated for his
age and character, lifting up his hands, ex-
claimed, 4" has G ID undertaken our cause, and
bereft our opponents of their reason 20
II is my opinion that the ia ok sonians will be
obliged by public opinion, not Of their free
will, to inflct some slight parliamentary pun
ishment on the offender in this case. The pun
ishment should be exclusive from the CAPITOL
an humble apology to be made at the bars Of
the two Houses; and n repremnad from the
Speaker and from the Vice President. As this
insult was directed TO both bodies, the atone
ment must necessarily be made in both. You
will observe, however, that the Jackson mem
bers will not, of their own accord. take tn s
step; it is a bitter pill to them, and they will
avoid it if they can. But they would rather
sacrifice this man, than pre- judce the interests
Of their party. They are little apprehensive
Of the moral sense Of the community; although
they have so far succeeded in deadcning il.
am glad that the Speaker OF the House has
appointed Jackson committee Tor the inves-
tigation of the matter If they do nothing, the
Jackson party will a.one bear the odium Of be-
coming the abetiors Of his unp,ralled outrage
on decency and the national dignity.
Mr.. M Duihe spoke to-day, very ably, for
about three hours against the Tariff bill. He
was Jealous, earnest, and evidently sincere
His severe comments on the Tariff committee
irritated those gentlemen not a little. Mr.. AL
exander of Va. has the floor for to-morrow.-
There is no knowing when the debate will end.
The previous question, 10 wit: "shall the bill
pass'" will not be called for, unless it should
become apparent that the opponents of the bill
are determined TO speak out the session. X.
Com. .Adp.
The Senate have confirmed the nomination
of Gen. MACoMB.