Southern Argus., 1838-12-25
CONGRESS.

Crittenden presented the credentials of Mr.
Foster, the Senator elect from Tennessee, IN
the place of Mr. Grundy The fine, manly
appearance of this gentleman, as he advanced
to take the oath, evidently produced highly
favorable impression on the audience. He has
attained great distinction at the Bar; and win
doubt not, give additional honor to the dele
cation from Tennessee, which has for many
sessions numbered among its Representatives
some Of the first men in the National Coun-
ciIs."
In the HOUSE, nothing Of Importance tram
spired, except the election of Clerk. After
several unsuccessful ballotings, Hugh A. Gar
land, (V. b. was elected by majority of 2
over M. st. Clair Clark, (Whig) Forty
Members. were absent
In SENATE-Dec. 4-Mr. Clay, of Ala.
gave notice that he would, onto-morrow, bring
in bill for the reduction and graduation of the
Public Lands.
In the HOUSE, Mr.. J. @. ADAMS presented
to Congress, in the name of the family Of the
late Gen. Lafayette, copy of his memoirs,
and introduced resolution of acceptance and
thanks, which was adopted unanimously.
Mr. Adams made motion to withdraw from
the files of the House, the resolution relative
to the annexation of Texas, before the House
at the last session. Opposition was manifest
ed, and motion was made to lay it on the
table. The ayes and noes were called, and
the vote stood, ayes l36, noes 81.
One or two resolutions were offered rela-
tive to the arrangement of the Hall.
Mr.. Adams offered a resolution which ex.
cited good deal of interest in the House, au-
thorizing the appointment of Select Com
mittee, with power to send for persons and
papers, to inquire into all the particulars of
Andrew Stevenson's late correspondence with
Daniel O'Connell
A motion was made to lay the resolution on
the table, and the ayes andnoes ordered. The
motion was carried-ayes 14O, noes 81.
After this vote was declared, Mr.. Cambre-
leng, one Of the Committee to wait on the
President, announced that Message was in
waiting from the President. The Son of the
President, Mr.. s. Van Buren, then presented
the Presidents Message, which was read by
the new Clerk.
The House then passed resolution, agree
ing to pay the widow of Walter Franklin his
salary up to this time, and adjourned.
P, s.-The following is copy of the most
important resolutions offered by Mr.. Adams:
RESOLVED, That Committee of - men,
bers be appointed, with power to send for per-
sons and papers, and report to the House,
1. Whether Andrew Stevenson, Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
from the United States to London, is. or has
recently been engaged in public newspaper
controversy. involving his personal integrity
and the honor Of his country, whose Represen-
tative he is, with Daniel O'ConneI, member
Of the Parliament of the United Kingdom Of
Great Britain and Ireland
z Whether the said Andrew Stevenson
holding the privileged character Of Arbassa.
dor, has, IN concert with other persons. citi
zens Of the United States, one Of whom. an
officer in the Navy, engaged in conspiracy
with intent to stop the acind, or in the language
of God and Man, to murder the said O'Con-
nell in a duel, or by a predicated provocation
to brawl
3. Whether the said Andrew Stevenson
after written demand of explanation, in the
usual form among dueIlistp, as preliminary to
a challenge, and with the intent 10 follow il
by challenge, pre- concerted with the said
three other citizens of the United States. did
accept of an answer from the said Daniel o.
COnnell equally unsatisfactory to the codes Of
genuine and spurious honor, and thereby tacit-
ly admit the truth Of the imputation upon bis
his honor, at which he had proposed to take
offence.
4, Whether the said Andrew Stevenson, in
these transactions, violated the duties Of his
Office as an Ambassador Of Peace the Laws
of Nations, the Laws Of the Land ofthe Gov
ernment ofwhich he was accredited, thepriv-
ileges Of the British House Of Commons. in
the persons Of one of its members. and the
5. Whether the said Andrew Stevenson has
in these transactions 50 conducted himself as
to require the Constitutional interposition Of
this House by impeachment or otherwise.
@EHE STRAIGHT sHUTE.' Senator Tucker.
in his speech in the Court House en- Saturday.
said he always went the straigkt sh,tts -
We would Be pleased to know how he can re-
concile himself to running Is candidate for.
Senator, when he must certainly recollect that
he was present and took part IN 4 meeting
held il the Court House in June last, at which
the following resolution was offered and adopt-
ed. We willpreinise BY saying that thersso.
luton was drawn mp BY an efIice holder who
j now a warm supporter Of Senator Tucker
The resolution il as follows ~ IS.
ResoFued That Il IL inexpedient and n.
polite ior any Bank DIRECTOR, or Director 81
any Banking Association 70 hold seat n tie
Legislature oft this State.
The officers of that meeting were ArgyIe
Campbell chairman. and francis Isecll ma +
]. GSodwin secretaries
Mt Tucker Is q Bank Director and we
Vou4 lie 10 know IL this assFaisl.t sH,,a,,
BUSINESS not kind of hoees possss n E
sas sia q she b;isies 0f r. doctrine sF
lqs We would, ii "a
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