South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-02-13

rose and said, refuse to vote on this
question, because am of opinion that |
have no constitutional right to vote on
the question.
Mr.. Pinckney moved that the gen
tleman be excused from voting which
was agreed to.]
The question being about to be ta-
ken on the third branch of the propo.
sition- eAf
Mr.. Underwood called for division
of the question of this branch, so as 10
take the question on the clause declar-
ing that Congress Sought not to inter-
fere 10 any way with slavery in the
District Of Columbia," and emitting
the reasons therefor.
The Chair decided that the divis-
ion was in order.
Mr.. Bouidin appealed from this de-
cision.
After discussion ofthe point Of or
der, by Messrs. UNDERWOOD, Bouldin,
Mason, of Virginia, Bell, Sutherland.
Ripley, and Hardin,
The decision of the Chair was af-
frmed by the House.
The question being taken on the
first clause of the third branch indica-
ted by the gentleman from Kentucky,
(Mr. Undervood.) it was decided in
the affirmative Yeas 163 Nays AZ.
So the first member of the Sd clause,
as above stated, was agreed to.
The question being then taken on
the remaining part of the third clause,
it was decided-Yeas 120--Nays "a.
So the remainder OF the third clause
was agreed to.
The question being on the remain
ing portion OF the resolution, it was
read as follows:
"AssIgning such reasons for these
conclusions as, in the judgment Of
the committee, may be best calculated
to enlighten the public mind, to re-
press agitation, to allay excitement, to
sustain and preserve the just rights Of
the slaveholding States, and OF the
people of this District, and to reestab-
fish harmony and tranquility amongst
the various sections Of the Uni0n."
The question was taken on agreeing
TO this residue of the resolution, and
determined in the affirmative-Yeas
100 Mays 6.
SO the whole Resolution was carried.
The Speaker then LAID before the House
the following highly important and ac-
ceptable Message from the President OF
the United States:
To the Senate g. H. of Representatives ::
The Government OF Great Britain
has offered lis mediation for the adjust
ment Of the dispute between the United
States end France. Carefully guard
ing that point in the controversy,
which, as IL involves our honor ami
independence admits of no compro-
mise, have cheerfuIly accepted the
Offer. Ills obviously improper to re-
sort even to the mildest measures OF
compulsory character, until il is sscer.
lained whether France has declined or
accepted the mediation. l therefore
recomm end suspension of all pi ocee-
dings on ,ha, part Of my Special Mes
sage Of the 18th OF January last (which
proposes partial non-lntercoufse with
France.
While we cannot too highly appre-
cia,e the elevated and DISTINGUISHED
motives Of the offer Of Great Britain,
and have just reliance upon the
grea, influence Of that power to restore
The relations OF ancient friendship be-
tween the United States and France,
and know 100, that our own pacific
policy will be strictly adhered TO until
the national honor compeis US. to de-
part from it, we should be insensible
to The exposed condition OF our coun-
try, and forget the lessons Of expert
eace, if we did moi efficiently and sed
uously prepare for an adverse result.
The peace of nation does, not depend
exclusively upon it's own viii nor upon
the bentflcent policy OF ne'gh0oring
Powers ; and that nation which is
found totally unprepared for the ext
gencies q dangers of war although it
come without having given warning OF
its approach, is crimlnally Negligent Of
It's honor aud its duty.
i cannot too strongly repeat the re-
communication, already made, TO place
the seabord in proper state for de
fence, and promptly TO provids the
means for amply protecting our com
merce. ANDREW JACKSON.
Washington, FEB. 8, 1886.
On motion Of Mr.. MASON, of Virginia,
the Message was referred to the COM
mlttee on Forelgo Affairs, and ordered
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