Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-01-23
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The SENATE did not sit on SATURDAY
Jan. lth.
In the HOUSE, some explanations tool,
place between MIR. Smith of Maine, and
MIR. Bolts Of Virginia, respecting re-
marks uttered in debate, which ended
in al AMIGA manner. A ludicrous
scene also took place, in which Mr..
Duncan, Of Ohio, was the principal ac-
tor. He wished to introduce a metric al
version Of some passages Of the speech
he had recently delivered on the New
Jersey case, which had been compose d
in the gallery. They were in rhyme
and set to music. The farce and up
roar lasted until the Speaker arrested
its progress, during which the Honorable
member from Ohio, was several times
called upon TO read his poetry and sing
his verses.
MIR. Clifford then took the floor but
had to give way for the Clerk to finish
his statement commenced on Friday, in
justification Of his course. After he had
concluded, MIR. Clifford resumed his
speech in favor Of the non comm,ssioned d
New Jersey members, and was followed
by Mr.. Cooper Of Pcnnsy ylvania, in favor
Of the commissioned members, until 3
o'clock when the House adjourned.
Ia the SENATE, Monday, Jan. 18Th,
Judge White, Of Tennessee, presented d
the instructions he had received from
the Legislature Of that State, which at
his request were read. After they were
read,he commented upon them at length,
sIgniiying his intention to resign the seat
he had 30 long occupied with credit and
ability. Ills remarks made a strong
impression on the Senate, and when he
had concluded, the Senators crowded
around him without regard to party, to
express their appreciation of his honest
independence, and their regrets on part
ing with so useful a member Of their
body.
Mr. Wright, from the Committee on
Finance, made two reports--one in re-
lation to the Banks which had suspended
specie payments, the other from the
Secretary Of State, showing the nature
and extent Of the restrictions Of the
commercial intercourse Of the United
States with all foreign nations. They
were ordered TO be printed.
In the House, Mr.. Cooper continued d
his remarks on the subject Of the New
Jersey contested election. When he
closed, the previous question was de-
manded and ordered. This cut of all
amendme nts, and presented for the de-
cision Of the House the resolution Of Mr..
Campbell, Of South Carolina, in the
following words:
Resoiped, That all papers or other testimony
in possession Of, or within the control Of this
House, in relation to the late election in New
jersey for Representatives in the 26th Congress
OF the United States, be referred to The commit
tee on Elections, with Instructions to inquire and
report who are entitled to occupy, as members
Of this House, the five contested seats from that
stato.
The question being put on the above
resolution, passed in the affirmative,
ayes l72, uoes i6. So the whole sub
ject was referred 10 the Committee on
Elections.
The other proceedings fthe House
were Of no interest Whatever.
In SENATE, Tuesday, Jan. 14th.-
After the transaction Of the morning bu-
s'ness, the Sub Treasury bill was taken
up. Mr.. Clay Of Kentucky, after some
remarks, moved that its consideration
be postponed until Monday, the 9th
inst which was disagreed to-syes l6,
noes 26. The bill was then taken I'D,
aud several amendments, proposed by
Mr.. Wright, were adopted. An amend
ment increasing the compensation Of the
receiver at New York to four thousand
dollars, was conrurred in. An amend
mcni was then Offered TO increase the
saldrics Of the receivers in Philade lpha
aud New Orleans but before the ques-
ton was taken, The Senate adjourned.
Ln the lIorsr, An important ame nd
ment was made To the Rules and Orders
Of the House of Representatives, for
which the hicn'!s "f freedom Of action
by The Representatives of the People
are greatly indebted to Mr.. Hoffman, oi
New York, aud his associates on the \
ssl' ot committee upon that subject, who 4
ysopo<ed IL tn the House. |, consists ia
tbis that whereas hitherto the Preriops
Qaes lion. ahen decided in the aiiirma.
tive, has cut of all pending motions for
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