The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-05-01

made detailed report. which was post
poned to Monday week, and ordered to
be printed.
Mr.. Plummsr resumed his remarks on
the subject Of the charges made against
the Collector Of the port Of Wiscassst,
but the hour allotted to morning business
expired in few minutes, when the House
proceeded to the
TRIAL OF GEN. HOUSTON.
The question pending at the adjourn
ment on Thursday Was disposed of.
Mr.. Stanbsrry continued his testimony,
which was arrested 10 several instances
BY objsc,ions to its relevancy. Before
he had concluded his testimony. on mo-
tion Of Mr.. Kerr. the trial was postponed
until this day. ii O'Clock. and the House
adjourned.
The Senate did not sis on Saturday.
In the House Of Representatives, after
the Journal was read aud certain correc-
tions had been made. to minutes of the
Testimony Of Mr.. Stanberry. at his re-
quest, General Houston and bis counsel,
Mr.. Key, were introduced. An objec-
ton having been made the evening be-
fore by Mr. Key to the introduction Of
the deposition Of Luther Blake by Mr..
Stnnberry, az part Of bis evidence, with
out some explanation Of the time when,
and circumstances under which it had
been taken--Mr. Key stated that the de-
position having been read by order Of
the House. his objection was now Of lit
tie moment, and he would waive it with
an understanding that he should be per-
mitted to discredit the witness, and to
explain the circumstances under which
this deposition had been obtained. Mr.
Stanberry then offered paper. which
he stated to be the certificate Of the mag
issrate of the time when the deposition
Of Lu,hsr Blake was taken, for the pur-
pose Of supplying iss want Of date. MIR.
Key objected to the admission Of the pa
per, as the witness was within reach,
and could explain the matter in person.
After some debate, Mr.. Stanberry had
leave to withdraw this certificate. Mr..
Stanbcrry then proceeded in his testirno-
ny. The deposition Of Mr.. Blake had
been handed him BY Mr.. Vance. of Ohio.
after the intorroga,ory to which is was
offered in reply had been propounded.
He knew nothing of the psrson, nor Of
tho circumstances under which il had
been obtained. Of the subsequent tes-
simony Of Mr.. S,anbery; we shall here
after give . detailed account from the |
Journal Of the House. After Mr. Stan
berry's evidence had Sossd. Mr.. Debut
6e offered resoloho6, directing the
Committee of Examination to- toinvestiga,e
the case, with powcrto send for persons
and papers. and leave to sit during the
session Of the House and to report the
facts to the House. Mr.. Key stated that
the evidence Of the scuscr having been
given before tho House, he hoped the
exculpatory evidence in behalf Of the
accused, would be beard in the same
manner. After wha had taken place.
he could not consentto a private exami-
nation In justice hrs cIfcnt. DIR.
McDufiis thon withkew tho resolution.
The Speaker then Horned Gen. Hous-
ton, the House void herr his evidence.
MFR. Vance remarkf. he was anxious to
leave the city, and the accused wished
favor il it might thS be done. Mr.. Key
SAID he would aceolmodate the gentle
man. Mr.. Vance las then sworn, and
testified that the ddosition Of Blake was
handed to him in u place by William
Prentiss, Of this cit He did no, know
Blake, nor whethe hs could prove The
facts stated in it--ps did he know he
had then loft the Gy until afterwards.
Mr.. e.. Johnson, oFenncssee, was then q
sworn, who went ito detailed state t
ment Ofthe particufs ofthe occurrences
between Messrs. SYberry and Houston,
80 far as they cant to his knowledge. r
Before Mr.. Johnsois testimony was con- y
cluded, the subjcq on motion Of Mr.. q
Clay, was postponp till to-day at IL o. q
clock, Mr.. CanbHeng moved that the :
Committee Of invhigasion Of the Bank u
Of the United S,ss have further time to v
complete their rybrt---wh,ch was given. h
The House fhendjourned.
In the Senate Monday April %, A q
message was r&ived from the Presi-
den, ofthe Unit States, transmitting a =
report from thsIecretary of.he Navy in :
compliance wi resolution Of the -
Senate ofthe 4h ultimo, calling for y y
information relvs to the public lands. :;
On motion of u. Hendricks. the vote : :,
BY which the blproviding for the vacci- " "
nation of certd Indian tribes was or :
dersd to q thijrcading, was reeonsid- .
cred. On motn ofMr. Frelinghuysen, = =
the bill was III amended so as to au- =. .
thorize the Sfetary of War to employ :. !.
two competenpersons, with six assist :. y