Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-06-28


we'd the session would produce more
harm than good. He therefore mo-
we'd, that when the House adjourned,
it should adjourn, with the consent Of
the Senate, sine die. Every day pro-
duced some revolution Of sentiment
and he believed that in three days
more, any scheme, however wild,
would meet with favor in the house
Notwithstanding IFS conflict with their
opinions when they left home. He
imputed it to some unaccountable infu.
ence Of Richmond over the minds of
members.
Varods voices amongst the Demo.
crazy vociferated "agreed! agreed ="
Mr.. Miller, feeling justly indignant
at the imputa.ion of undue influences,
gave brief but piquant retort, the
force and propriety of which seemed
to be generally acknowledged. He
thought it unfortunate that revoIu.
ton could not take place in the opini-
ons OF some gentlemen, which would
produce useful results. 1t was too
much the fashion to impute to gentle.
men opinions derived from other per-
sons. A few only could be pure,
whilst all others acted under dictation!
He hoped the gentleman from Orange
did not mean TO charge such influences
upon him. He had introduced the re.
solution from conviction Of its pro.
priety, and he was prepared to defend
it on the floor or elsewhere. He belle.
we'd 1t was measure which majority
OF the people would countenance, and
it was but acting upon true Democra-
tic principles to regard the wishes of
that majority. Gentlemen should be
cautious how they scatter abroad such
imputations as had been uttered by the
gentleman from Orange. If offensive
imputatlons were to be made, let them
be made elsewhere. II aught offensive
was intended, say 50. 1t was to be
presumed both parties acted from hon.
orable and pure motives. Mr.. M. had
made these remarks with due Difference
to the House, and deemed them neces.
say 10 reply to the member from Or.
ange. lie had introduced the resoIu-
ton from an honest conviction that the
wants of the country demanded it, and
it was his purpose to act understand
ingly. With his views, he had sought
information from whatever quarter it
could be obtained.
Mr.. Voolfolk disclaimed any inten-
ton of imputing improper motives or
influences. He only referred to facts
as they existed. On several occasions
there had been large majorities against
small notes. To-day new lights had
broken in upon many of those who
we're opposed to the measure yester-
lay. He had right to refer to the
vote. He had witnessed
he change, whatever might be the ar.
guments orlights by which such change
was brought about. Every day, mem.
bers had been found to entertain diffe.
rent opinions from those protested by
them when they left home.
Mr.. Randolph was opposed to the
motion TO adjourn. No provision, he
was informed, had been made for pay.
ing the interest on the State debt. An
amendment to bill elsewhere might
effect the object.
Mr.. Booker suggested a modifca.
tlon-to adjourn tomorrow (Friday.)
Mr.. Wilson of B. moved to amend
by adding, "when the House had com.
pleted its business"
Mr.. Witcher inquired if a single act
had been perfected? He believed not
one; yet, after spending twenty to
thirty thousand dollars, he heard the
cry all over the House, agreed" be.
fore accomplishing a single object for
which they had assembled. He refer.
red to it as a remarkable occurrence.
On motion of Mr.. Goodall, the reso.
luton and amendments were laid on
the table; and on Mr.. Dorman's mo.
ton, the House took a recess until A
O'clock.
AT the evening session, Mr.. Miller
reported bill authorizing the Banks
to issue small notes-which bill was
passed to its engrossment.
The Senate were engaged upon the
Relief Bill, and disagreed to the amend
ment Of the House.
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