Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-09

intessins war; and shake the pillars Of tho Cons,t.
tuition to its csntro7 Docs any member of this
Hou'o dosirc this1 Arc We convened here to dis
solve tho bonds which connect these United Staes1
.o we not here for the purpose of strengthening,
OF consolidating the Federal Unionf And il, by
expressing an opinion, do aught to impair its in
tegrlty or to undermine its performance, arc we
not traitors to the Constitution, and to the laws
ana TO tho sacred obligations which are imposed
upon us7
Sir, l am convinced, that if tho mcmorialists
Knew what has taken place i'm another part of this
building their memorial would not have been pre-.
sented. 1t they know that the questions. arising
under the Indian treaties and laws, had been sub.
united to what they deem to DO tho proper tribunal,
and that that tribunal had decided in favor of their
validity, would thoy havo any thing further to de-
sIot With these views upprehend tho House
VIII think that any action upon tho memorial nj
tins timo would be unnecessary. We are called on
oy every obligation which binds us, lovers of
our country and constitution, as citizens Of this
Republic. not TO discuss n question which can lead
TO no good, but which may be pregnant with meal
culabe evil. We may tell Georgia what course
she ought TO pursue-we may threaten her with
our vengeance if she does not conform to our will:
but by SO DOING we shall only add fuel to the fame,
and perhaps, provoke her proud and chiva lrous ci
tizens, who might BIO inclined to conform 10 the
mandate OF the court, from resentment end indip-
nation, to refuse their obedience to it, because thew
had been dictated to by those who had no right to
!"'er'ero between them and what they conceived
to DO their duties.
feel satisfied further discussion on this subject
can DO attended with salutary consequence
And, at the same time. am DESTROYS. not 10 treat
win disrespect any petition which is couched in
respectful terms and it was for that reason alone
That did not vote for the motion to lay the mo.
moral on tho table-considerng il full to
do So But we have now received it as all petitions
ought to DO received We have exchanged opini.
ons-no little degree of warmth and passion have
been exhibited, but passion should not way our
Judgment, 1 deem it advisable that we postpone
Iurther discussion to a future period, till wo have
had time for cool reflection, and when reason shall
nave resumed her seat in minds. With this
view, move that the consideration Of tho memo
rial be postponed until this day fortnight.
A. tho request of Mr.. DAVIS, of Massachusetts
make way Cor a motion by that gentleman, that tho
memorial ba referred TO 4 Committee of the Whole
on the state of the Union.
And on this motion, the debate was farther con-
tinued by Mossrs. DAVIS, CLAYTON, DOD-
BRIDGE, CLAY, burgess, ADAMS, and
WARDWELL.
When Mr.. STEWART, of Pe,nsylvania, de.
manded the previous question
His call was sustained by the Houss-Ayes 80,
Noes Ga.
The previous question then put rs follows:
Shall the main question be putt (namoly, on
referring the memorial to Committee Of the
Whole on the State of the Union,) and was car.
ried in tho affirmative.
Mr.. WICKLIFFE thon demanded division Of
the question.
1t was divided accordingly. and the question was
hrst put, whether the memorial be committed at al7
On this question, Mr.. ADAMS demanded tho
Yeas and Nays, and they stood-yeas 90, nays
Tho question was then put on referring the mo-
mortal to Committee of the Whole on tho state
of the Union-which was agreed to, and the
House thereuPan, at half past Ave,
Adjourned.