The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-12

Stotes, one Of whom, an officer in their
Navy, engaged in conspiracy with IT,.
tent to stop the wind, or in the langaage
ofthe laws ofGod aud of man, lc murder
the said Daniel O'Connel in a duel, or By
premeditated proyocatior to brawI.
3 Whether the said andrew Stevenson,
after written demaod of xplanaiioD, il,
the form usual among dncDists, as pre-
liminary TO a challenge, and with the in.
tent to folio'y it up by challenge, pre-
concsrteG with the said three other citi-
zons, of the U. States. did accept Of an
ap3wer from the sad Daniel O'Connell
equally unsatisfactory to the codes Of gen.
uue aud Of spurious honor, and thereby
tacitly admit the truth Of the imputaton
upon his honor, at which he had profess
ed to take offence.
4. Whether the said Andrew Steven.
son, in these transactions, has violated
Inc duties of bis Office as an ambassador
of peace, the laws Of nations, the laws of
the land, to the Government ofwhich he
was accredited, the privileges of the
British House Of Comm ons, in the person
Of one Of its members, and the honor and
interest of his own country.
5. Whether the sad Andrew S;eventon
has, in these transactions, so conducted
himself as to require the constitutional
in.crposit'on of this House, by impoach.
meEt or otherwise.
Th9 House was taken by surprise
with this matter, and hey were very
rear postponing the consideration Of the
resolutions to day certain, and ordering
them to be printed. Mr.. A. made re-
mark upon he vast Importance of giving
them an early consideration, and propos-
cd next Monday as the day for taking |
them up. But Mr. Hopkins of Va. NOV.
cd 10 lay them on the table, which was
agreed to yeas l40, nays 81
After disposing ofprivate business, tho
House adjourned.
In THE SENATE or Wednesday, Decem-
er 9th, Mr.. Brown of North Carolina, and
ir. Lyon of Michigan, took their seats.
A report Of contingent expenses in the
apartment of Secretary Of State was re-
lived and ordered to be printed.
The Treasury report was received, and
], 900 copies ordered To be- printed.
Mr.. w. II. King was chosen by 26 votes
i Of 27 to be the Chairman of the Com
tce Oh Commerce, aud resolution pnss-
directing the presiding officer Of the SEN
} to appoint for the present session all the
,mbers of the standing Committees.
In THE HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,, n
py of the accounts of the Treasur er of the
,i,ed States for the past year was receiv-
MIR. Fillmore apnounc ed the death Of
+, Patterson Of New York and Mr.. Gray
Q death Of Mr. Bruyn. The House pas
d resolutions for wearing Grape for thirty
ys in token of respect for their memory.
In THE SENATE, on Thursday, the Chair
'nounced the Standing Committees for the
cscnt session. |
A report from the Treasury Department,
Mr.. Hasler's statement Of the
ogress of the coast survey, and of the in
stigation Of The subject of establishing
inform system Of weights and measures,
rs received.
Mr.. Knight brought in bill for allowing
drawback on hempen cordagc, which was
ferred.
The bill for the reduction and graduation
the price Of public lands was referred to
e Committee on Public Lands.
The several portions of the Presidents
cssage were referred TO the appropriate
mmlttees.
In THE House. OF REPRESENTATIVES, the
bject of the contested election of n dele Z
tie from Wisconsin was postponed until
pnday. '
Mr. Adams introduced a bill TO prevent "
d punish duellins in the District. 1t was II
erred to a select committee of nine. :
Mr.. Adams introduced resolution ask
. the President Of the United States for a :.
py of nny communication which he y
ght have received from Mr.. Stevenson, g
} American Minister at London, respec- :
9 his controversy with O'Connell. =
Also n resolution requesting the Presi- Z,
Mt to inform the House whether he had h
,de any call on Mr.. Stevenson to ex- .
'in that affair.
Also resolution requesting the Presi-
nj to inform the House whether he had
led upon Capt. Matthew Perry, of the :
Wy, 10 account for his participation in the @
ne affair. !,
The resolutions must lie over one day.
'h Houses adjourned over uatil Monday. s
From the Baltimore Amtricar.