The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-09

ton offered by Mr. MERVIN on Monday, in relation
TO the Rules and Orders Of the House. and after various
notifications and amendments Of that resolution long
discussion to the necessity Of adopting some of the
in which Messrs. MERCER, HAMER, BELL, POPE
GRAHAM, UNDERWOOD, SMITH, Of Maine, and
WHITTLESEY, OF Ohio, took part the resolution
was adopted, and the House
Rssoiued That the Rules and Orders Of the last
sion remain in force the Rules and Orders Of the pre-
sent session for the space Of days. and that the sub
ject Of the revision Of the same be referred to select
committee.
Mr. WHITTLESEY, Of Ohio, offered resolution
that the standing committees of the House be sp
pointed which was carried
The CHAIR minated that he could not be prepared
as early as tomorrow, to announce tho committees;
and that he should do on Monday.
Mr. BIDDLE then submitted tho following resou-
ton, which by the rule lies day.
Resolved That the Secretary Of the Treasury report
to this House, whether letter purporting TO be ad-
dressed by him the Clerk Of the House, offering pay
ment in specie to members Of Congress- is authentic
If So what other claimants the Treasury, similar
offer has been made, and what principle of dscrmina
ton if any has been adopted in the medium Of payment
to the public creditors
On motion,
The House then adjourned
FRIDAy, Sept. 9Th.
On motion, it was
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to meet Monday next.
Mr. ROBERTSON laid on the table, to be printed,
amendment which he proposed to offer to the resou
ton, yesterday submitted by Mr. Biddle as follows;
Also, that he 1.-THE Secretary report SO far
ascertaned the amount of specie received by the Go
vernment since the first day Of May last the
from whence derived and the amount from each the
regulations under which the same, any part thereof,
has been dsbursed the persons to whom paid and the
sums paid to each the amount now on hand and where
deposited.
Also whether since the date above the public Dues
any portion thereof have been received in protested
drafts any funds other than those presented by the
joint resolution Of 3Oth April, 1916.
DEATH OF Mr.. srANDAEER.
MI. BELL rose and addressed the Chair as follows:
Mr.. SPEAkEa The melancholy duty has been
assigned me, by my colleagues, Of announcing to
the House the death Of one Of our members.
JAMES STANDEFER, while on his journey
to this place. in order to enter upon his duties
member Of this H use, was, on the 20th Of last
month, suddenly arrested by the hand of the Great
Destroyer Of human existence. By this unexpected
event the country is deprived, at period Of more
than common interest and difficulty, Of the services
Of a most devoted and patriotic public servant, and
this House Of an honest and worthy member. My
late colleague was remarkable for an equanimity Of
temper, and kindness Of feeling, combined with
ustness Of perception in all the concerns OF lie, at
least OF ordinary occurrence. which, without the
dvatag es OF cary culture, or of books, at any
time, procured for him throughout lf', which was
not short, the respect and esteem of numerous
friends, and raised him to the rank ola useful and
meritorious citizen. The same qualities Of heart
and Of mind aided by reputation for honesty
which he noby earned, and continued TO MAINTAIN
by the most scrupulous regard for truth and justice
in all his transactions, public and private caused
him to b. repeatedly chosen 10 the Leg Stature OF
his own Sta'e-of which b,dy he was useful and
respected member He was, f,r many years,
obtrusve manners--hs punctual discharge Of all
the duties assigned him, in The organization Ct the
House, must have secured the respect Of his ass,
ciates. To these evidences Of his worth, might
add that in the late war with Great Britain, he ap
proved himself an intrepid soldier. He was, above
most men have known, who have risen in any
degree into public view, under similar circms ances,
free frcm the pride and vanity Of station; me-
yer anxious to appear what lie no content 10
be classcd with the full and faithful, he made no
preten,ions had aspirations beyond his real de-
ser.s. If, therefore, my amcnte colleague can
not be said to have possessed any Of tn shining
end ,wments VIII. h are repaired to m Ike f.ure
in this House, which strike cur fancy, or command
our admiration, he might i'll justly lay claim to
olher and hum Ter attributes, VIII oh, upon the
whole, constitute a characrer Of solid merit, and
often one gilmore enduring ia and that the due
and useful tribute Of respect be paid to his memory.
by this House, move ~, sir, The resolution VIII ch
hold in my hand.
On motion of Mr.. BELL. it was
Resoircd unanimously, That in testimony Of respect
for the memory Of the deceased the members Of this
House Grape on the left arm for thirty days and
that the House do adjourn.
A1iaurned ill Mnnday