Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-01-24


Mr.. Mann attempted 10 spcok---but he wos
called TO order by twenty voices.
n coll OF the House was ordered but, after
proceeding in II for sons time, the call was
suspended.
The question was then taken on the motion
to lay on the table and ncgaliycd.-Ay us aG.
nays ll9.
The report and bill were then ordered to DC
printed, and the Ilousc adjourned.
FRIDAY, Jan 10.
In The Senate, the cxpungins resolution was
supported by Messrs. Dona, Ryes and Niles,
and opposed by Messrs. Preston and Moore.
Fhe discussion was deeply exciting and inter-
csting, but we have room Cor brief eytrac,
of the proceedings only;
Mr. Niles said he had no great partiali,y 10
81 ack Lines he would prefer rather To- he
without them so he could be permitted TO
retain the word "expunge," which was dear
or TO him than any other part OF the matter.
The judgment Of The people had been pro-
nounced, and we are here to do execution, but
nc did not know that lines Of any particular
character were essential. The best way WINS
to co the sacred fire from Heaven TO Consume
the desecrated page.
Mr. Moore said that this was actually DONE
on one occasion by the Georgia LEGISLATURE.
who wishing 10 get rid of some odious docu-
ments, and being perplexed about tho mode,
used glass, concentrated the r0vs OF the sun.
and consumed the papers. He thought this
suggestion should be the ground Of an amend
ment.
MIR. Southland wished 10 sny n few vords
but owing TO the exhausted state of the Sen.
ate, considered II TO be useless now, and moved
TO adjourn, which motion was negatived-ycas
90, nays 81.
The Yeas and Nays on the motion were as
folows;--
Yeas-BoyaEd, Black, Calhoun, Clay, Crit
tcnden, Davis, Hendricks, Heat, knight.
core, Morris, Nichslas Prontiss, Preston,
Robbins, Robbins, Soulhard Swift, Tomlin-
son, Webster Wlrile--2O.
r Mo!sLB9nton, Brown, Buchanan Dana,
Ewing OF Illinois, Grundy, Hubbard King
OF Alabama, Linn, Miles Paige, Rives. Rob.
lnson, Ru.gles, Sewer, Strange, Tallmadgo.
Upton, Walker, Wall Wricht-2I.
Mr. Moore repeated the motion TO adjourn
yeas 30, nays 22.
Mr. Soulhard declined speaking to an I'M
wiling and exhausted Senate.
Mr. Moore SAID, perhaps il was more appro.
pirate 10 proceed at once 10 execution, as this
was hangman's day.
Mr.. Calhoun maintained IN few words the
uuCoHstltutIondil ty oil tne'dcl lie traced the c-
glslatlve action which had been brought TO bear
on this subject 10 the White House. fit was
unconstitutional in the Senate TO condemn, it
was equally so to acqut. AS twas determin-
cd that this atrocious deed should he done,
there conId be no better time for it.-darkncss
apprenticeship light is disapp caring-the day
Is spcions-desoldtion is around us-ev-
cry thing conspires TO harmonic with the most
atrocious act which ever disgraced or history.
MIR. Clay said he istended, in case the ques-
ton was ever pressed 10 4 deci-1on, to enter
into series Of comprehensive remarks He
gave way, when, IN motion Of Mr. Moore the
Senate adjourned.
In the House, the Tariff was up--lO,G COO
copies oil the report were ordered, and the re-
port referred to the committee Of the whole
Of course it will be fully discussed.
SATURDAY, Jan. IA.
In the Senate, Mr.. Walker supported his
land bill, prohiHting the sale of public lands
| except 10 actual settlers lin the course of
remarks he said the Treasury order would be
rcscindcd in the course Of the session. The
expunge next came up, but the Senate i'd
journed, % 10 Is.
In the House, Mr.. Bell gave notice that he
should renew his motion for leave 10 bring in
bill to secure The freedom Cf elections THE
Van Buren, House once refused him leave
alas for democracy y Mr.. C. Allan's reso-
luton relative TO appropriating lands was fur
Their DISCUSSED