Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-27

Ili,ion resolutions in The N. II. House Of
Representatives on Wednesday afternoon Of
last week, Mr. Garfield, one ofthe delegation
from this county, not having the fear OF isaac
Hill and the Regency before his eyes, and
probably thinking Of the moment that he
was on the floor Of Congress instead OF be-
| ing in the most enlightened and dignfied as
seinby on earth, had the amazing impudence
TO send the following resolution 10 the chair
Ito wit:--Nat Eagle.
Resolved, That il is nexpedien, for this
House 70 discuss the sublime merits Of
Southern Slavery, while Northern Shares
are required, by their Task Masters IN
glores, 10 rear the collar and drasc in the
traces
Before Mr. Speaker Alherton had time to
adjust his (shiri) collar, and put the resolu-
ton, the House most unfortunately adjourn
ed We say unfortunaiely-for had this
resolution been sprung suddenly upon the
House, and before any drill could have been
had among Atherton's troops, there is good
reason to believe il would have passed, if
not by reclamation, at least by as great a
majority as the small bill law, and thus N.
Hampshire would have stood disenthralled
and uncollared in the eyes Of her sister
states. Butu different fate awaited the res
olution. The honorable speaker. with that
keenness of perception which is known 10
distinguish an old federalist who has been
dyed in the wool, and passed into the "dem-
ocratic" fold without being At all conscious
OF the change.) saw al once the delicate ma
ture OF his position. and that the resolution
f. for hin, IN fbinE 1f
handling alone. and on his own responsible
iy He therefore Immediately clapped il in
his pocket. and taking il TO his hotel, forth
with issued orders for caucus Of his drill
sergeants. to set upon il in solemn concalye,
and hatch forth what the might Accord
ingly, the leaders met. their collars FURNISH
ed up anew. and interesting weret the speech
es Of which they were delivered
We regret that we have no room this
week for full report. The speaker con-
cluded a long harangue by asserting that he
should think the resolution pointed at him.
were il not for the ugly insinuation about
gloves. He washed his hands Of that--he
would own to the collar. but D. The
glovesl He moved that the gentleman from
Charlestown be a committee OF one. TO report
who was intended by that vile monosyllable,
with the reasons that might lead him to the
conclusion TO which he should arrive. The
member from old No. thought report Of
the kind altogether unnecessary---as the
word 'collar" in the resolution had signi-
ication broad enough to include the whole
fact il extended from one end Of
New Hampshire to the other. The gentle
man from Portsmouth was ofthe same opin-
ion. II was useless 10 deny that three
fourths Of the House, as we'll as eleven
lweliths Of the Senate wore the collar
rather more fashionable an article than
gloves by the way, Though he mean, 10 east
no reflections upon his friend from Charles
town. who knew the value OF both land as
for their drawing in the traces. .we all
know" be continued. 'that they draw very
well, though they do kick liillc now and
hen, and some OF them. especially from my
vicinity, think His Excellency 4 llule too far
from saltwater to be good democrat Yes.
we are all used to the collar leasing his
own.) The administration manufactures
he article for US, and we in turn for our
roops; but then we must take some notice |
Of this resolution, lest our opponents should
get our own confession as well as our acts. |
IN proof Of its acknowledged TRUTH Sew
sral others spoke. Barton was for taking
he opinion Of the learned Attorney Gener-
u, whether the resolution was moi treason. |
lble against the State. There were also va |
ious opinions as to what disposition should |
,e made Of the resolution, when il should |
.ome up in order The next day.
After much tribuation, il was solemnly |
esolved, first. that although the resolution |
night refer TO other legislatures, vet that il
bouId be considered as having an exclusive
md personal reference to that of N. Hamp-
hire Secondly that MIR Treadwell should
'e instructed to draf counter resolution,
'ensuring Mr. Garfield for telling the truth
n so public manner, and so delicate sub
ect and requesting him to make an apology
o the House forthwith. Tnirdiy il was re-
olved that the apology should not be insist
d pPoA-lesl the offender should demand
rial, and taking the members by the col
ar plead the truth in qualification!
The matter thus arranged. the speaker
he next day, (having praciised all the pre-
ious night in order TO get the true demo
ratio twang, and the right pronunciation
nd emphasis OF each word) read the reso-
ntlon of Mr. Garfield, in an unialtering tone,
hough with slight effusion Of aristocratic
lood in the cheek. al pronounce this res
luton" said he, tout Of order as il has a
lrect personal application 10 this House,
nd therefore refuse 10 put the question.
Then turning his eye to Mr. Treadwell, that
Immediately sprung 10 his feet
nd drew his counter resolution from his
ocket, declaring that Mr. Garfield be re.
uired TO make an apology for his asnersion