Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-04-01

Jet of cxpunging, presume we must take
that practice entire; we are not at liberty
to introduce one part OF 1t, and reject an
other. There is certainly no rule III our
body which prescribes how 1t rs to be done;
we must, therefore, initiate the parllalnen
tary precedents throughout. Now, sad
Mr.. P. if understand the prcceden,s right
they establish the principle that, whenever
the parliamentary proceedings infringe on
the rights, real or supposed, OF the Execu-
tive Chief Magistrate, he sends tor the
journals. or comes TO the House, and strikes
out the offensive matter with his own hand.
When, on the contrary, the powers OF the
body on legislative matters are lmpunged
by the uote, order, or resolution, or are I'M
properly exercised, the erasure Is made by
an officer. under the order OF the House
Such appears to be the practice there ana
fit is to govern US here, let US have Il IN
its purity. The resolution, therefore, pro-
posed by the Senate, is entirely gratutous;
the thing cun be done, and strictly speak
ing, ought to be done, without any action
on our part rhc President himself, accor-
ding TO the excellent rules of Parliament
which the gentleman recommends to our
adoption, has the right to send for our
journals, and make such correction IN them
as he thinks fl. That Senators may see
am not mistaken on this subject, beg leave
to quote to them the following iHustrious
precedent, derived from the act Of the re.
no,cned and sapient King JAMES THE FIRST
Of blessed memory.
"The House Of Commons in England,
sir, [snid Mr.. P. at the time when their
glorious contest between the prerogatives
of the Crown and the rights of the People
was about to commence, passed the iol'
lowing resolution:
."rhe Commons now assembled in Parliament ,
being Justly occasoned thereunto, concerning sun.
dry liberties, franchises, and privileges OF Parlla-
ment, amongst others here mentioned, do make TINS
proeslation following that The liberties, franchls'
es, and Jurisdictions of Parliament the anclnet
'and ouldonbled brlhrght and Inheritance of the
subjects of England and that the urgent and ardu-
'ous affairs concerning the king, state and defence
'of the realm and Of the church of Eng land. and
'lhe maintenance and making Of the laws, and re-
dress Of mischefs and grievances, which daily
happen within this realm, are proper subjects and
matter of counsel and debate in Parliament and
that, in The handling and proceeding OF those bust.
'nesses, every member of the House of Parliamen,
'1dI, anu Oh " VI sptcSii
10 propound treat, reason, and bring TO conclusion
the same and that the Commons, in Parliament,
Shave the liberty and freedom to treat Of these mat
tiers, in such order us, in their judgment, shall
seem iitest and that every member of the sa id
House hath like freedom from AL impeachment,
Imprisonment and molestaton (ol,er than by cen.
sure of the House self) for or concerning any
speaking, reasoning, declaring OF any matter or
'mal,els, touching the Parliament or Parliament
business. And that, ifany Of the said members be
complained Of, and questioned for any thing done
cor said in Parliament, the same is TO be shown to
'lhe king, by the advice and consent of all the
Commons, assembled in Parliament. before The
'king give credence to any private information.
THE sovereign just alluded to, sir, (said
'Mr. p. on learning this audacous avowa
'of right on the part Of the Comm ms, wa;
extremely indignant he dissolved the bod,
and, calling for the journals, struck out
the resolution Nth his own hands.
Nov, sir, (said Mr.. P.) propose that
I'VE shall, in all things, conform to the
right royal precedent Let there be nc
half way work. Let us carry out the Clio.
'rious example In all its length, breadth
'an1 proportion.
"If. however. the honorable Senator
VII NV ~ 'uC "tOtC, "
'[sad Mr.. P.] to come as near to it as he
can, and humbly submit to HIM, whether
he bud not better SO amend, or rather &C
modify, his resolution, that we may invite
'the President of the United States to visi
this body, and be himself the instrument
by which this stain on our proceeding;
shall be removed. would propose [sad
Mr.. p. such an amendment myself; but
| 'as | would be compelled to vote agans
the resolution even SO amended, | an
afraid it would not be courteous to adop,
such course. But again recommend tc
the honorable Senator to think of the mat
ter, and give his proceeding the shape
propose. The Senator, | see, [said Mr.
'P.] signifies his dissent, and | fear we
must swal ow the dose as he has prepared
'l';lbut.hoplng that my suggestion might bt
'favorably received, had this morning, be
fore coming here, carried out the whole
scene in my own mind.
III had imagined, sir, said Mr.. P tn.
Senate convened; the members in thel
seats; our faithful Secretary at his post
The approach ofthe President is announc
ed, Immediately oar Sergea nt'as Arms
| u very grave uHu ulsCTect peIsou, WI
each dav so clearly and audlbly announ
'ces, messages from The House of Represen
'tativeS,' &c. &C., takes his station at tn
door. and in distinct and firm tone erie
out, The President of The United States. ii
enters. We rise from our seats, JOY gls
'tening in the eyes of his friend dIsnay pic
'lured on the countsnances of his opponents
He traverses the room with q firm ste
'and dlgntied air. You THE Vice Presl
dent rise from your seat, sir. aud recelv
him with that grace and urbanty whic
so emlnentlv distinguish you-you salu'
'hm with affectionate compacence. ii
ANSWERS your salutaton with kindness an
dignity, All eyes are fixed on you an
'him. and, more favored than other mortal;
'our vision is blessed at the same momen
with the setting and the rising sun.
The prellminaries Of reception passe
over, and the hustle attending it term
mated, solemn silence prevails. Yo
Slowly rise from your seat--the Presiden
s1ops Tho Somp--vnu Dausp far a momept