The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-12-15

Resoiced, That the small drawing or map illustrative
OF the plan OF national defence contained IN the report
Of the Secretary Of War; which accompanies the Pres
dents Message, be published with the other docu-
ments.
Leave was granted and the question having been
taken the resolution was adopted
Mr., SLADE asked leave 10 introduce the follow
ing resolution
Whereas there exists. and is carried on between the
ports IN the District Of Columbia and other ports Of the
States, and under the sanction OF TIE laws thereof
trade in human beings whereby thousands OF them arc
annually sold and transported from SAID District 10 dis
parts of the country In vessels belonging to citi-
Gems of the United States and Whereas such trade
involves outrageous violation Of human rights, is a
disgrace the country by whose laws ii is sanctioned,
and calls for the immediate interpolation Of legislative
authority for its suppression.
Therefore, TO the end that all obstacles the consi-
deraion Of this subject may be removed, and remedy
for the evil speedily provided
Resolved That so much Of the fifth Of the resolutions
on the subject Of slavery passed by this House the
liih and 18th Of the present month"; relates to the
removal Of slaves from State State" and prohibits
the action of this House every petition, memor-
al resolution propost.on or paper, touching the same,
be, and hereby Is, rescnded.
Objections having been made in various parts Of
the House,
Mr.. S. moved that the rules be suspended, and
asked for the yeas and nays on that motion, which
were ordered.
Mr.. BRONSON inquired Of the CHAM whether
this did not come within the meaning OF the resou-
tion adopted YESTERDAY
The CHAIR said twas competent for the House
TO receive a resolution the object Of which was 10
rescind another But the CHAIR would remark ge-
nerally, that the CHAIR could only give construc-
non g The rule adopted yesterday after paper had
been received M.
Mr.. DAWSON called for the reading Of the re-
solution; which having been again read,
Mr.; STANLY said he wished to introduce an
amendment $500
The CHAIR said il was not now in order, the
resolution not yet being in possession Of the House.
And the question on the motion 10 suspend the
rules was then taken, and decided in the negative
Yeas So, nays l57.,
So the rules were not suspended.
Mr. CAMBREsLENG, from the Committee OF
Ways and Means reported bill making appropri-
atoms IN part for the support of the General Govern
ment for the year 1888; which was read twice and
Mr. GRENNELL moved that the House proceed
10 the execution of the order adopted Monday
last, forihe appointment OF Chaplain on the part
OF the House
Mr. CALHOUN, of Kentucky, said he would be
greatly indebted to his friend from Massachusetts,
(Mr. GRENNELL) If he would yield him the floor for
a moment, that he might have an opportunity Of Of
fering two resolutions upon the subject which had
occupied so much Of the time of the House His
resolutions were not like those which had been pass
ed by the House-mere abstract propositions intend
ed to produce no practical result He proposed that
Congress should exercise its constitutional powers
by the passage OF such laws necessary to Sc
cure the rights Of the slave-owners against the ma
chinations Of the abolitionists.
Mr.. GRENNELL withdrew his motion for the
present, remarking that he was induced to do So
because he was aware that the gentleman from Ken.
lucky had made numerous Intellectual efforts to OBJ
tain the floor in the course of the morning.
MI. CALHOON then asked leave to offer the fol-
lowing resolutions; which were read for informa-
ton
Resolped, That the Committee on the Judiciary be
instructed TO report bill making unlawful for any
person to aid fugitive slaves escape from their own
ers and providing for the punishment in the courts CT
the United States Of all persons who may be guilty of
such offence. =.
And that they be further instructed to report bill
making it unlawful for and person in the onslavehold
ing States OF this Union to any means 10 induce
slaves from their owners any providing for the punish
men IN the courts Of the United States of all persons
who may be found guilty Of such offence.
Objection having been made by Mr. ADAMS,
Mr.. CALl1OON moved a suspension Of the rule
and asked the yeas and nays; which were ordered
Mr. 9. said before the vote was taken upon suspend
ing ne rules, ne would ask that the Clerk might
read the 9th and 9th sections of the act OF 1893 The
Mr.. ADAMS objected, and The sections or the &C,
were not read. M.
The yeas and nays on the motion to suspend the
rule being called,
Mr. MILLIGAN said that he had been within the
bar when his name called but had not voted be-
cause, he did vote for the resolution he must vote
in conflict with what had been agreed to yesterday.
The CHAIR said It was not in order to give rea-
sons for not voting: that it was matter which con-
cerned the gentleman himself, no. the House.
Mr. MILLIGAN. Then vote No.
The vote being announced, stood Yeas 80, nays
lO7 So the House refused to suspend the rules.
Mr.. GRENNELL now renewed his motion to go
into an election Of Chaplain, which was agreed to-
and several candidates were nominated
"A committee was appointed TO suporintend the
election, which was made riga rocc; and Mr.. Craig
reported that 1873 votes had been given necessary
to choice 100; and that Mr. L. M. Reese had re-
ceived 100; Mr.. E. C. Hutchinson 25; Mr. Bulfnch
25; Mr.. A. Rabbit IA; Mr. s. Tuston ii; Mr.. Fow-
Ter Ill Mr.. Owen Q.
So Mr. REESE was declared to be duly elected
Chaplain on the part of this House.
The SPEAKER laid before the House letter
from the Secretary OF the Treasury, transmitting
communication from the Fifth Auditor setting forth
what has been done under the act OF 18th July last
making appropriations for building lighthouses
light boats, beacon lights, &c.
Also, a letter from the Secretary Of the Navy, in
answer to The resolution of July last as TO what num-
Der OF clerks have been employed TO answer calls for
information by the House during the last session Of
Congress.
Also, a letter from the Secretary of the Navy, in
compliance with the provisions of the second section
of the act of Congress, approved the 9th of May,
1886, transmitting statements of the expenditures on
account OF the contingent expenses of the Secretary
OF the Navy and Of the Commissioners of the Navy
for the last year
All which were respectively laid on the table and
ordered to be printed. And then the ..
House adjourned. ...
FRIDAY, Dec ID.
The Senate did not sit to-day.