Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-16

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Ewing,
And supported BY Mr.. Foot, Mr.. CalhOu,
Mr.. SpGague.
The amendment was then rejected.
Mr.. Clay moved to amend the Bill 10 the 6,.
section BY striking out the words "either uoon
land or on board any vessel"
Nj. Clay considered that the idea Of ha,ir,
a Custom house on board a vessel was ludicrou,s
Mr.. Webster said he could imagine cas-. IN
which such provision might be necessary. n.
did not agree that the proposition was ludicruu,,
but he saw no great reason to object 10 the mo.
ton.
Mr.. Wilkins said few words to the same f.
feet, Offering no opposition to the motion.
Mr.. 8. Wright was opposed to the striking on,
the words.
After few words from Mr. Holmes, Mr. Far.
syth. and Mr.. Poindexter, Mr.. Miller asked for
the Yeas and Nays, which we're ordered.
The question was then taken and decided =,
foIl"ws: Yeas Ia. Nays "a
Mr. Ewing then moved the amendment
which he laid on the table previous to The recess.
Mr.. Ewing made brief explanation Of ri,
views IN moving this amendment.
MIR. Webster expressed his readiness to accent
the amendment.
The amendment was then agreed 10.
Mr.. Back moved tn amend the 9Th section :,
the 9Th line, by inserting after the word "placen
the words g within the limits OF the said STATE
The amendment was asreedto
Mr.. Poindexter moved to strike out in The frs,
section the words - or assemblages of persousn
in the 4h line.
Mr.. Poindexter asked for the Ayes and Noe,
which were ordered.
Mr. Grundy explained, that unless the 4" a..
sembages of persons" are uplawful," they viii
not be within the reach Of the bill.
MIR Pondexter replied, that it was left to lie
President to determine theiaot.
The question was then put and decided as FOL-
lows: yeas 10, nays q.
Mr.. Pondex'er then moved to strike out in
the fifth line of the first section the word "OGi.
GERS" and to insert, the word .'laws," soa,o
make it read unlawful threats and menace,
against the laws"
Mr.. Webster suggested that the word had been
always striker out, bu.r,bat the bill had been er.
roneousIy printed. He suggested that the nc.
ton he extended to embrace thew ords 'ufthe Uri
ted States"
The motion, as thus modified. was agreed TO-
Mr.. Polndexter moved TO nmend the bill in
the first sect IN. in the seventh line, alter he
words - to execute the revenue laws" the words
- at any port of entry and delivery established
within the State Of South Carolina"
Mr. Poindexter explained that his object wis
to make the clause a perfect response 10 tis
message of the President.
The amendment Of Mr.. Poindexter was reject.
ed, he alone voting in ITS favor.
Mr.. Poindexter moved to amend the sectionlr
the 2lst line. by striking out the words "oreOu'
binatOn or assembIages Of persons"
Tie amendment was negatived.
Mr.. PoindeS:er moved to amend the section,
by striking out the words 10 the 25th line, "Unit
ell States," and insert the words "seveal
States, BY acquisitions on the Governor OF one or
more States" SO as to make the sentence read
"to employ such part Of the land or naval lore
es, or militia Of the several States by requlsl Z
tions," &c.
This motion was rejected-Yeas Nays
Mr. Calhoun then stated that he had waited %
See il any other members Of the Committee viz
ell to speak on this bill. Wishing himself TON
heard on the bill, he would move that the sen'h
now adjourn.
The Senate then adjourned. q
in the House of Representatives on Th'f'
day, MIR Anderson, Of Maine, offered The to-
lowing resolutions:
Res0ived. That the Committee on Military
Affairs be instructed to inquire into The e!Pe''
ency Of authorizing the President Of 'he Ur''a
States to employ suitable person. IN am o. w
Typographical Bureau. for the purpose % ''fd
tanning the Geology and MineraIogy e' eF' "
the several States Of the Unicn, With VIZ"
the construction Of meteorological and Gro'"s
cal Map Of the whole territory OF the l''''
States.
Which, after debate, and an ineif:cluaI mo'S'
to amend, was adopted The House then Pr
reeded TO the election of a Printer. but, a'isfh
ballots, adjourned without making an elsctloa-
The votes on the last ballot stood
For +. p. Blair, q
Gales and SeatoD, 81
Duff Green, II
C. Racquet
Blanks,
+. Weed,
Mrs. Ann Royal received one vo!e On'%
ner ballot.