Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-03-07
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

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The resolution moved on Saturday by AIR. Van
Rensselaer,. from the Committee on the Public
Buildings, refusing the use of the Hall of Repre-
sentniives Tor any other than legislative purposes,
! and the performance ofpublic worship on Sundays
together with the amendment of Mr.. Bartlett
which went TO strike the latter clause coming
up for consideration; the question was put on the
amendment, and decided in the negative. Ayes
| 20, noes ~.
| Mr. Sprague now moved an amendment, going,
IN substance, TO require that the public services
should be performed by the Chapains of Congress-,
o. by such srrsons as they should approve as sub
| suutes, in their absence.
Mr. Bassett said, that he had two objections to
the amendment; that it appeared 10 him to be the
nrst Introduction of principle so carefully guard
ed agans; in the Constitution, and so Justly and w
Universally reprobated, that of giving TO the church
an influence and authority oTer matters which be-
ionged TO the civil and political authority ofthe Co.
vernment. In that viewof the measure he should
promptly and decidedly enter his protest against it,
MS second objection was that it seemed 10 aim az
departure from the practice hitherto observed.
OF giving to all religious sects and parties, free &
! equal opportunity OF presenting their claims TO
public attention. lie was fixed in the opinion
thar no authoritative preference ought to be ei-
| ven; mat they should all have an equal chance
OF exhibiting their respective opinions and that
the nation were to be left TO Judge between them
| The Chaplains were .unavoidably connected each
with particular Sect but he did not think that
an advantage should be given 10 the scots to
lAASh uiSy OclOIlEtu over all others. vet. such
would be the practical operation Of The amendment,
and since these mon, however excellent partook
oil the common feelings Of human nature, and
would, of course, be inclined 10 prefer Ministers of
theiF own OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES he might nerso-
naiiy respect them, he was unwilling 10 have them
clothed with any such power
MIR. Sprague said there seemed TO be gene
raj misunderstanding OF the principles s. objects of
ms amendment. lie was as much opposed to re-
hslous exclusion as any Of the gentlemen who had
, g a ny ,~or.II h.. IL
IN this matter had been 10 secure some rcIi-
gious responsibility Tor having the character OF
those who might conduct religious services in this
nail OF national legislation duly investigated. But
ne 5aic that, as he would not have the imputA-
ton OF intolerance rest aay resolution of his, he
should withdraw the amendment.
ne question was then put on The original reso
luton, and IL was adoptcd--ayes 10.
,o The resolution moved by Mr.. Miner, on the
18th ultimo, and laid on the table, was read cons-
dered, and agreed 70, by the House.
The resolution moved by Mr.. wicklins. on
the 18th uliimo; and laid on the table, was read,
considered, and agreed TO by the House.
The resolution moved by MIR. Owen, on The 2gti,
ultimo, and laid on the table, was read, consider
cd and agreed TO, by the House.
he House resumed the consideration Of The
resolution moved by Mr. Wilde, on the 2Ist OIL
Feb, uliimo, as modified on the 10Th Of the same
month and the question being put, TO agree 10
i as modified, II passed in the affirmative, Ayes
GO, Noes CO.
LIMIT OF DEBATE
Mr.. Halle proposed the following resolution:
Rc30iUed, That, hereafter, no member of tliis
House shall be permitted 70 speak longer than one
hour. on any one question, aud that al questions
upon sesoutons,eXcept such as have been referred
to Committee Of the Whole House, shall be BUT
without debate.
Lhis resolution, proposing change in the rules
Of the House, lies on the table for ons day Of
course.
PRINTING PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
hlr. Inghan moved the following resolution:
Rcsolrcf, That the Committee on the Rules bc
infrucicd 10 inquire whether any, and If any !
what, amendment IS necessary in The rules OF this
House, in relation TO The printing Of reports ofCo,n-
miitecs and other public documents
M. wright Of Ohio. proposed The following A.
mcndnent O. tho resolution
% And also, into the causes which have delay
cd tha f-.n'in o. 'hn rcnort II tho Committee on