The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-14

he, his colleague Mr CsnpbsID had risen to submit
resolution. 80.
M. CAMPBELL, Of South Carolina. remarked that
i was matter Of surprise TO him that the proposition
made few days since by the gentleman from y. fok
was not agreed by the House. viz That there should
be temporary organization Of this body by calling me
names only OF those members whose seats were nos
contested with the understanding thar soon as the
claims Of those 10 seats should be investigated moso
found entitled 10 them should be permitted TO take
them, DC. Notwithstanding the unsettled aud uneasy
Disposition which was manifested here, he, for one, mus.
confess that he did not reget-nay indeed nc reo'cca
that the question had been made thus early IN 'he SEES
sion. as an opportunity now afforded oil ascertain
ing what had hitherto been the course OF parliamentary
law and the disposition that existed IN this body to sup
port the Constitution and the laws. lie IeJoicsd, 'of
another reason, that the question had come npi hWs
because IL there was revolutionary spirit existing 10
the country. aud the People were less vrtnout ahu
more coIrup. and not much attached 10 fepuohca"
institutions, a favorable opportunity had never oo
Cured for military leader 10 have marched ma loIces
into this Capitol aud TO have declared the CONSTITUTION
and laws OF the country null aud sod. The Ho-e was
in very unsettled condition. and must remain co. ne
feared unless proposition like that to when ne
had referred should be agreed TO, The wheels o. 90
yernment were certainly stopped so far as eglslan
was concerned There only one elective aud pro.
per course adopt, and that was 10 call the hsns o
those members who had legal credentials allow them 10
take their seats and then organize the House ana pro-
ceed TO settle the contested seats. And that oehe
done the House could then elect It's officers He ex-
pressed his disposition hear at the propertme wna'
ever evidence might be brought forward IN support o.
the allegation that the rights Of the people OF New Jef
sey have been violated :,
Mr. c. confessed himself opposedto endngsa WI
ling ear to gentlemen who uDderookto doubt the con-
sttulional authority OF their own STATE = 20 WAS SAWS
otner OCCASIONS by pure ana patfiotic
motives aud would not allow their party feelings in
teriere with lair and just representation this floor
he stated as bis opinion that had It mo- been for the
fact that the house had elect its Speaker and other
officers, the present disorder aud Inconvenience would
not have occurred. He would now. withthe same spi-
rit that had actuated the gentlemsn from New York.
ask gentlemen TO unite middle grouni. II was
fair and honorable ground Of compromise He was sa.
tised that this the very best that could be
adopted lie expressed the great anxiety he felt that
the house should be organized speedl, possible
on account OF the many important subjects III which
the country was deeply interested which we're 10 come
under the consideration Of Congress n conclusion
he would say word, and that was, that he was in
favor OF strict construction Of the Constitution, and
that was the democratic. But, this occasion, he
should neither vote with that party am other, from
party feeling bot only from a sense Of duty and
cording to his understanding Of the laws and Consu
ton OF the country.
Mr. GRAVES said that the proposition Of the gen.
| tleman from South Caroliha, Mr. CamIbelll was IN
substance that offered by the gentleman fnm Virginia
(Mr Wise j and be saw necessity for the House
| acting upon IT, Looking at il in that point Of view
and that alone, he moved the previous que,on.
motion was here made to adjourn, and it was lost
The previous question was then put, and seconded
Ia answer to the question which branch the pre-
vous question applied, the CHAIRMAN replied, to
both,
Mr. TURNEY asked for division Of he question
The CHAIRMAN said that he understood tho mo-
ton for reconsideration not TO be devisble,
MI. THOMAS said that he unders God The resolution
yyas N info txa nd he H,ms cotl /
chose take up the second part first.
Mr.. HUBBARD said the right to division cannot
he doubted might like one part and not another
Mr.. WISE observed that he presumed the gentleman
from South Carolina Mr. Campbe] had right to
make his motion In his way.
Mr.. BRIGGS What is the motion ..
The CHAIRMAN. The motion for reconsideration
The Chair does not consider the motion divslble.
MIR. BRIGGS was proceeding to argue the question,
The CHAIRMAN stated tina. the motion for re-
consideration was not divi>ible.
Mr.. TURNKEY appealed from the decision OF the
Chair vs. ~
Mr.. HUNT moved an adjournment. ID.
And the ayes and noes bling called,
Mr. LEWIS, Of Alabama, said he presumed that
the ayes and noes could not be taken without the
universal consent Of the house.
The CHAIRMAN stated that that was his deci-
sion. h.,, I'LL. =.
The question was then taken on the motion to adj
journ, by telers when there appeared ayes 90,
lO4
So the house refused to adjourn.
The question then recurring on the appeal taken
by Mr.. Iurney tellers were demanded
The CHAIRMAN then stated that, on further
consideration he decided The question to be dlvis-
Bile.
In answer 10 question by Mr.. Turney-
The CHAIRMAN said that the question must
first be taken reconsidering the first branch OF the
resolution, according to lie order in which the
question had been put.
Mr.. RANDOLPH asked for the reading of the
substitute; which was accordingly read
And MesSrs. Lewis, Of Alabama, and Graves
were then appointed telers. "s
A motion was then made to adjourn
Mr. WISE reminded the Chairman that the
house could not adjourn while the motion was pend
The question was then taken, when there appear
ed-Ayes l02, noes 1l6.
So the first branch OF the resolution was not re-
considered
The second branch of the resolution being then
read "..
A motion was made to adjourn.
The CHAIR decided that the motion was not in
order, pending the division on The motion TO recon
slider.
Mr. VADERPOEL appealed from The decision.
Mr.. DROMGOOLE said there was two distinct
propositions: one had been disposed OF, and The
olher was pending, and the decision OF the Char
would compel members to remain there, no matter
how long ii might be, until that other was disposed
Mr. vANDERPOEL asked the previous question
on his appeal.
The CHAIR stated that he had reconsidered his
decsiou and decided that a vote IL light be taken on
motion to adjourn. ...--.#. ...'.... ~.
And the question being then taken, BY tellers 1t
was decided i'll the affirmative: Ayes l07, noes 81.
So The House adjourned.
CoRREcroN. member who reiterated the
call Tor adjournment towards the close of Tuesdays
proceedings in The House of Representatives was
Mr., Weller. and mot Mr. Black. as :: "
IN SENATE,