The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-02-27

Mr. Calhoun remarked that his first impress
SION had been that the introduction of the reso-
lutions was improper. That this was not the
place-thoy were not sent there to elcctioneer
to talk about mon arS measures of whom there
Is but one opirion in the state-there is no man
so mad IS to doubt that the people Of Massachu-
sets are almost unanimous on these subjects
He approved he was attached TO the Acminis-
trations but he feared that the very attempt TO
obtain this expression OF good viii, would create
suspicion of the character of this unanimity of
sentiment. He disked equally partisans and
tactlous oppostionsts he claimed the privilege
of an independent citizen, and to the duty as
signed by his constituents without admitting
extraneous legislation. This mode OF aiding
the cause of a candidate had originated in Ten
nessee and Kentucky, but he could not take
their examples as binding--it would lead to at-
dresses, maniiestoes, &c. TO support the re-
solves. He did not consider the cases cited BY
the Chairman as precedents: they had relation
to interests common and important TO the nation
He could not consent to do good thing in an
improper way He concluded with proposing
substitute, declaring that in the present cireum-
stances of the state, the known unanimity of
/ sentiment, any legislative resolve was unnoces-
sary.
This amendment was rejected by vote of
l2S to 70. On motion of Mr. Brooks of Ber
nardston, this vote was reconsidered, and again
rejected, l24 to O.
Mr. Baylies of T. did not expect to change
the opinion of any Wonderland he did not in
tend to enlarge. It would be competent under
these resolutions, to discuss the Panama Mis-
sion, the Colonial trade, militia men, Judiciary
and id omne genus. What can we do We
are called upon TO approve all the measures, and
all the men, Henry Clay inclusive. He agreed
] with the gentleman- from SFaringliAld : al~
House was resolved into grand Legislative eau
cus--to nominate a President and even his sue
cessor. He adverted to the history Of the re g.
lutions: he had been content TO give silent
vote-he stood clone: was considered an enemy
. in his own s,ate-yct no ore cherished warm
er attachment. lie was thus denounced for
! giving vote according to his conscience. He
proceeded to speak Of certain measures, the JU=
dietary bill, the Oregon establishment, and the
Panama Mission, to prove that he lad not been
4 party TO iactious opposition: that the MEM
/ bers IN opposition had not been iudiscriminate
( He spoke of tile outit paid to John 4 King,
and 10 Mr. Richie. He charged Mr. Adams
with an error at Ghe1t in relation TO an inter-
est important to Massachusetts. He thought
his best state paper was his letter to the Span
/ ISL minister. lie asked why were not the 9th
er Secretaries, A1r. Rush especially, included
&
/ lively nomination of Mr. Clay as successor to
/ Mr. Adams. He thought the resolutions were
4 introduced by men, who sought their personal
advantage. lie did not think them necessary.
Had the state been districted, he did not believe
/ Mr. Adams would have lost single vote. The
/ most Jealous opponents never assumed that Mr.
I Adams would not have the vote of Massachu-
} sets. He might revert to times gone by-but
he forebore-and should not again speak, I'M
/ less reply should be necessary He was oppos-
ed 20 the resolutions separately and collective
J ly, and content to be in a minority of one.
! Mr.. Strong, of P. thought the resolutions I'M
/ called but being introduced he had no difficult
/ ty-he could find no fault with the administra-
ton he should vote for the first and third reso-
/ buttons cheertully, for the second with all his
hcart. He had voted for Mr. Clay at the last
( election he had in him the warmest confidence
he was the parent and most efficient friend of
the American Sysr n: every loom in New
England sounded his praise. He could not hest
tate between the military chieflain and the ex-
perenced statesman.
Mr.. Smith, of CRANKY, would answer YES to
these resolutions as promptly as to an inquiry.
! if he valued liberty and independence lie
thought the resolutions a tribute due to our
nnhlIc servants
MIR. RULER had had no share in preparing or
introducing these resOlves-he was reioiced at
having an opportunity to vote for all of them.
lie was not one who thought this improper leo
islatlon the tone of the debate, the character
and department of the members, the quiet which
prevailed; all distinguished this from that kind
| of assembly, which was called a caucus. Indeed
he thought this expression of opinion by the
representatives, fresh from the people, the best
way of obtaining the popular will There was
no objection, but the loss of time He thought
more was lost by quarying about the fitness of
measures in relation to time, than in deternin-
ing them on their true merits He replied TO
Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.. Baylies He remarked
on the formation of the administration. of the
Cablnet-Mr. Adams had wished to retain and
promote his rivals. He said Mr. CLAW was the
man, whom the people Of the United States
would have desi grated for Secretary of State
There was no intention to nominate a success.
or TO Mr.. Adams.
MIR. Shepherd could not talk smoothly: but
he would repeat to the House toast he oave
on the 4th of July, 1928. He then proceeded
to speak Of tie last election-Mr Adams was
not the choice of the peOple-fve States voted
against the will OF the people, he gave quite
graphic description of the election inAhe House.
and read the i've or six lines from the letter TO
Levitt Harris. He attempted to show Mr.. Full
Ter to be inconsistent in calling Mr.. CLAW honor
p "4i0h iS" yediS sHlce ne published
a pamphlet, condemning his private character.
(The Speaker thought the gentleman out of or.
der; Mr.; Fuller had no objection: he only
wished the gentleman would quote from the
pamphlet itself The Speaker thought it all
improper members opinions three years ago
had no bearing the question was on the argu-
ment and facts now
MIR Shepherd would slip along as easily as
possible lie spoke of Mr.. Davis, tthe chair.
man y that gentleman had great influence but
ne himself was not willing to be drilled into any
measure. ~
lMr. Shepherd will excuse us (says the Bos.
ton Patriot,) for this imperfect sketch of his re.
marks: ne said himself he could not talk very
smoothly, and the reporter found he was indeed
" apt to jump aside Y
Mr.. Wood, of Grafton moved that the vote
be taken on the resolutions separately. This