The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-17
Il q i, r II.
Ist Session---21f 1fh Congress.

list SessfOn---$ 1th Congress.
In Senate, Monday, Feb. s.-The President
transmitted the following Message, which an motion
of Mr. Clay, was referred to the Committee on For-
cign Relations, and ordered to be printed.
TO The Senate and House Of ofReprcsenedfipes.'
The Government of Great Britain has offered il 5
mediation for the adjustment Of The dispute between
the United States aud France. Carefully guarding
that point in the controversy which as it involves
our honorand independence, admits of no comprom-
Use, have chcerfuy accepted the offer. II will
he obviously improper to resort even TO the mildest
measures of compulsory character, until il is asccr-
iancd whether France has declined or acce pied the
mediation. therefore recommend suspension Of
all proceedings ,;,at part of my Special Message
of the 18th, of January last, which proposed par
tel non-ntercourse with France. While we can.
not too highly appreciate the elevated and disnter-,
esed motives of the offer Of Great Britan and have
just reliance upon the great influence ofthat power
TO restore the relations of ancient friend ship be.
tween tho United States and France, and know,
too that our pacific policy will be strictly adhered
to until the national honor com els to depart
from il, we should be insensiblc to the exposed
condition of our country, and forget the lessons Of
experience, if we did not efficiently and sedulousy
prepare for an adverse result-T'lc peace Of a ma
tion does not depend exclusively upon its own will,
nor upon the bcncfccnt policy Of neighborng
powers; and that milton which is found totally un-
prepared for the cxigenccs and dangers Of war, al.
though it come without having gwen warning Of its
approach, is crninally negligent Of its honor aud
its duty.
! cannot too strongly repeat the recommendation,
already made, to place the senboard in proper state
Of defence, and promptly to provide the means for
amply protecting our commerce.
ANDREW JACKSON
Wushin yton Feb s. IS36
Mr.. Webster reported the Civil Appropriation
Bill, which had passed tho House, without any
amendment, and gave notice that lie would have il
called up us early as possible.
SURPLUS REVENUE.
Mr.. Clny,on concluded his remarks on Mr. Ben
tons resolution, and Mr.. Leigh having intimated
desire to give his views o-morrow the resolution
the Senate on motion, then adjourned
In the House, the rule was suspended by vote
of i35 yeas against G5 nays for the purpose Of re-
ceiving and considering the resolution heretofore
offered by Mr.. Pnckney Of S. G. but not then re-
ceived by the House. Mr.. Pinckncy addressed the
House in support of the adoption Of the resolution.
and was replied to by Mr.. Hammond, wlio opposed
the resolution. When he had concluded, Mr.. Boyd,
Of Ky. put end to the debate by moving the
previous question, which was scconded--ayes lO2,
nays So, and tho main question was ordered, by a
vote Of ayes IFS, nays 07.
The resolution was finally disposed of in the nor.
tons, and by the votes which follow:
Member first:
Resolved That all memorials which Is offered.
or which may hereafter be presented to this House
praying for the abolition of slavery in the District of
Columbia, and also the resolution offered by an
member from Maine (Alr. Jaryis.l with
the amendment thereto proposed by an honorabs.
member from Virginia (Mr. Wise,l and every other
paper and proposition that may be submitted in re-.
la,on to that subject be referred to Select Com
mittec."
Carried: Yeas, la, Nays, 49,.
When the name Of Mr.. Wise was called, he re-
fused to vote, the ground that he had no consti-
tutionn authority TO vote on this question liere !;
and OH motion Of Dir. Pnckney, Mr.. Wise was sx-
cused.
Member Second:
Witt, instructions to report, that Congress Dos.
scsses no constitutional authority to interfere in any
way with the institution of slavery in any of the
states Of this confedcracy."
Carried: Yeas, lOl; Nays7.
Member Thirds
" And that, in the opinion of this House Com,
gress ought not to interfere with slavery in the Dis
lrict Of Columbia"
Carricd--Ycas, l73 !; Nays, A..
Member Fourth:
Because il would be a violation of the public
faith, unwise, impolic, and dangerous 10 the Un-
on."
Carried--Yeas, I27; Nays, 76..
Member Fifth, aud last:
Assigning such reasons for these conclusions
rs iu the judgement Of the Committee may be best
calculated to enlightsn the public mind, to repress
ngiration, to uay excitement, to sustain and pre-
servc the Just rights of the save-hoIdug States. and
pf the people Of this District, and to- re-essabish
harmony and tranquility amongst the various sec
ions of the Union."
Carried Yeas, lG5 Nays,6-
So the resolution was adopted and on motion
IF Mr.. Pnckney, the committee was ordered 10
consist Of nine members.
A message was received from tile Presidents of