Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-05-21

the graatsr Of it, and it seemed he
was not only anxious to create IN ef-
feetual guarantee, but was now anx-
ious to see that the grant should not
be disturbed.
Mr.. Adams rose under strong ex-
element. and in a lengthy speech vim
dicated hmselffrom the charges made
against him. He said this was not
the first time that he had been per-
sonally assailed on that floor, and If
he had not heretofore responded to
these attacks, it was because he felt
that he had no right to occupy the
time of the House by matters having
reference solely to himself, and
not to the interest or honor Of the eit-
liens Of this nation.
But on this occasion he could not
remain silent. He had not said he
should oppose the appropriation. All
he had desired was, that the nation
should have some information in re-
gard to a state Of things in which, as
If by a thundsrbolt, from heaven, it
had found itselfinvolved.
In regard to the treaty alluded to-,
he would state that he had negocia-
ted that treaty under the eye and
sanction Of James Monroe, at that
time President of the United States,
and a STAKEHOLDER. Every line of
that treaty was negotiated under Mr..
Monros's order, and he (Mr. Az
was the very last man to draw the
line alluded to. He. was for going to
the Rio del Norte, and for including
that territory.
Before that treaty was signed ne
was directed to take it to the pres ri
chief magistrate of the Z. States
who was then in this city, md to asl
his opinion, wheth the treaty.. pre-
|scribing that boundary. ought to b,
signed. Gen. Jackson. who woult
hear what Mr.. D.. Lad this day usser
ted,and who Would not deny it, CAV.
his opinion that it ought to be sign
ed.
After some remarks from Messrs
R'pleJ Gf Louisiana, and Williams o
keatr.cky, in favor-and Messrs
Zee Of Mass, and Garland of Lou
lana, in opposition to the bill:
I, Mr.. John Y. Mason, chairman o
the Committee on Ferei On Relations
of Va, spoke at some length in favo
of the appropriation. He contendee
that nothing had been done and wa.
contemplated BY Gen. Gaines, or the
Executive. which was calculated t.
violate the principles which ought tt
govern our conduct.
As to acknowledging the indepen
dence of Texas he hoped that ques
ton would not be involved in the
present discussion. If the Texan:
could succeed in maintaining Their
Declaration of Independence--ir
maintaining de facto government
there was nothing in the laws of ma
tons to prevent our recognition o
their independence. But that wa.
an event which was as yet in thu
womb of time:-when it occurred, il
would be time enough to determine
what course this government should
pursue.
After some further debate, and the
adoption Of 2 or 3 amendments moi
affecting the principle Of the bill; the
committee rose and reported the bill
to the House.
And the bill was read third time
and passed.
At very late hour the House ad.
lourned.
PUBLIC LANDS.
The Senate oil IL distribute the pro-
cseds of the public lands among the Sc vera
States, was read twice ty its title, and Mr.
Williams, Of Ky. moved that it be referred
70 the Committee of the Whole on The
State of the Union.
Mr. Gilbert moved its reference to The
Committee on Finance.
Mr. Lane moved its reference to the
Committee on Public Lands.
The subject was debated till o'clock
when the special ORDER We . called for.
M. Morr's moved 10 suspend the rules
for the purpose Of continuing the con.
siderafion Of the above subject, and there.
upes be asked the yeas and nays.
Mr.. Adams suggested that it would be
better not 10 take the yeas and nays, les,
j; should appear that thsse so guorum
For what reason 50 large a portion of the
House IVES asent he could %. say-per.
haps twas because the business before
the House 1ass go uaimportant.
IN. B. The members had adjourned in.
formally TO the race field 1
Tho call for the yeas and nays was
Withdrawn and the motion was rejected.