The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-03-02
it would come up as a matter of

day before the Senate, it would come up a Of
course.
Mr. Morris regretted that it had been called up, lie did
not desire immediate action He would, therefore,
to postpone it until Tomorrow and that it be printed.
Mr. Calhoun was understood say that it in the
power OF any Senator to demand the question. The
son why the present rule in force was that formerly
resolutions We're passed without any body taking notice.
ana tnat had been adopted prevent such 1t
was itSe giving notice of the introduction of bill, and,
lk ne tha' was Just as much open for consideration.
MI Cay OF Alabama demanded the question of consider
alton.
Mf Morrs inquired if there any rule which could
prevent its being debated.
Inc Chair made an explanation, inaudibe 10 the report
Mr. Norve moved to Law the motion to consider on the
table, and, that question, he would ask the yeas and
nays 1t must be apparent every Senator that the points
introduced in the resolution would lead TO an unavoidable
as well as endless discussion.
MIR Buchanan appealed the courtesy of the Senator
from Michigan to withdraw his motion for a moment.
Mr. Norvell assened, the ground that the Senator
from Pennsylvania would renew it himself when he had
finished
Mr. Buchanan said he desired say but word JUS
tfy himself for che vote he about give He should
record his against the proposition He presumed the
whole of his past course would sufficiently show that he
was not friendly to the views of the abotionists but fair
play jewel. The Senator from Ohio had right
be heard and he desired to give him opportunity of
plying to the remarks of yesterday; after which he hoped
there would be an end of the matter.
applauded the course taken the senator
fom Michigan. There unfair play in the matter.
The Senator from Ohohad the same rights as any other
SENATOR and could reach his object by presenting memo
rial and giving his views the Senator from Kentucky
had DONE lie was totally opposed to the consideration of
the resolution, and hoped the question of consideration
would be taken and decided in the negative, and put
end to the whole matter
Mr. Morris very deeply indebted to the Senaor from
New Hampshire for SO much valuable information He
thought he ought thank him in the of his consttu
at he han
any other Senator'S hut he did desire to bow any
dcatoral mandate. The of yesterday ought be
written in characters of fire; they written indebly
his mind When thousands upon thousands were
knocking the door of Congress, were they to be told
they had no right to be heard but by the of the
Senatc Such doctrines nigh become the of Rus
sa but he believed they would detrone any tyrant Eu
rope He had looked with pain and regret all these
proceedings The displays of yesterday called aloud for
action There were twelve hundred millions of slave pro-
pcrty in the South and six hundred millions in the North
of bank capital, united to ruin this country.
Mr. Clay of Ala. here to question Of order.
Mr. Morris said he would like to know how he out
Of order. Were tho words used out of order?
The Chair made explanation ruling Mr. NJ. out of
der.
Mr. Morris said he should take his seat and tomorrow
he hoped to have little strength when he should
say great deal more.
The question was taken on Mr. Norvel notion and de-
cided in the affirmative, as follows:
Yeas-Messrs. Allen, Benton, Brown, Calhoun Clay of,
Ala, Foster, Fulton, Hubbard, King, Linn Lumpkin
Merrick, Mouon, Nicholas, Norvel Pierce, Preston,
Roane, Sewer, Smith of Ct, Spence, Whte-22.
Nays-Messrs, Bayard Buchanan, Clay of KY, Clay
ton, Crienden, LAWS McKean Norris Niles, Prentiss
Robbins, Robinson, Ruggles Smith of Ia, Southland,
Smith, TaIlmadge, Wall, Williams of Maine, Young-2o-
In THE House.
The day occupied with the business relating pub
lie lands and on private bills.
In SENATE, Saturday, Feb. 9.
Mr. Morris presented numerous petitions from inhabitants
of Ohio Pennsylvania New York; and Michigan in rela-
ton to the abolition of slavery
MIR Morris addressed the Senate length this subject
giving his views of the right of petition, &c He moved
their reference to the Committee the Judiciary. The
motion to receive ordered to lie on the table.
IN THE HOUSE.
Further discussions held on the public lands, aud
sundry private bills.