The Madisonian., 1840-01-30

nue. cutter In The Delaware bay.
BY Mr.. YOUNG: From Joseph Smith, Rigdon
II iigbee and others, OF the Mormon Iailh, setting
forth grievances under which they labored while in
Missouri, and asking The inlerpostion Of Congrtss
in their behalf
Alter some remarks from Mr. YoUso, giving
general description Of the Contents Of the memorial,
he moved It's reference 10 The Committee on the Ju-
dietary.
Mr. LINN said he hardly knew what should be
done with memorial like this. sovereign State
seemed alb ut 10 be put its trial before The Senale
OF the United States and he entirely opposed 10
the jurisdiction. The memorial and documents
were wholly pavte, and ii these papers were de-
pended on aioae, they could not Tail TO make impres,
sions unjust and injurious to The State and People OF
Missouri. Her population was made up oi emf
grants from amosI every State in The Union-the
yoang enlerfrsing vigorous, Intelligent, siuurs anu
religious respecting The rights OF Others, and Wiling
and able TO project their own. He was eniireiy uh-
willing 10 believe that amid such population, mere
was not a sufficient number Of persons TO prevent
such f,grant acts Of wrong and oppression as were
complained Of by the nemorialSs. AZ az events,
be would not consent that black marx shouo DC
placed here upon The character OF the Stale or ffo-
pie without giving them an opportunity oi oeins
heard and IL these papers should be referred 10 q
committee, he would move that IL have power to send
for persons and papers, thai the Investigation might
tie sea ching and thorough. Mr.. l.. said this was
truly an extraordinary state Of things, when an inde-
pendent State should be arraisned al this bar for
violation of her own municipal laws.
Mr. YOUNG said he had depended on the memorial
for the statements which he had now made to the Se-
nate. lie did regard tho whole State OF Missouri
implicated; but he thought the memorlalists had
made hard against some Of her people In
addition the violence, and destruction OF improve
mens, these Mormons had three hundred certificates
from the Land Office for The land purchased by them IN
Missouri from which they had been drisen, not only by
the people, but by sn order from the Governor.
MIR. Linn said he could no, believe tha, an order
from the Governor, which violation OF every law
OF God and man, would be executed By the People la
the absence Of all testimony TO the contrary, he was
bound believe that the Governor and other authon-
ties had done their duty IL impossible TO avow the
conclusion that il the Senate enertaned this subject
and referred OK parte testimony, and the appropr-
ate committee should make report rejecting the
conduct OF the Governor Of Missouri the People were
likewise condemned, they carried out his orders II
was nposnble 10 separate them. They must stand IN
nocenl or condemned togetheI
Mr. LINN said from his absence from home, here and
elsewhere. lie had not opportunity TO learn all the
particulars Of their disturbances, and the that led
to such serious results. But the Mormons &C.
cused Of committing the first aggresslons by burning
houses plunderng aud destroying property. and other
acts Of violence. saying that they within the limits
Of the New Jerusalem. which had been given TO them
erelus,pey by the Lord IL these charges correct
the Mofmous were the sggressors, and brought npon
emselves the punishment which followed the People
defended hemselves--lhe military called out to
support the civil authority, aud boodsh.d aud violence
eusued. The whole subject had undergone an invest
CATION by the Legislature, and by the Judicial tribunals
with what results he not prepared to say. Their
Mormon prophet, Joe Smith, at one time IN custo
dy with others, but escaped He said he very
willing TO believe that either the Legislature the Ju-
dlciary would do injustice, aid countsnance
oppression and he wished that, If the parties implicated
by the Momons to be tried the bar Of the Sc
nate, they might have opportunity 10 be heard.
Mr. NORVELL said II appeared to him that Con-
had h..st al and has
the memorial should go no further
Mr. PRESTON said ii was unusual on preim-
mary question of this kind 10 authorize committee
10 send for persons and papers, and he would sug-
gest that be sent TO The commiee and II necessary
they could ask for power TO send for persons and
papers.
Mr. LYNN said he did not wish, as represent
alive from Missouri, 10 move 10 lay the subject on
the table, but he would do if other person did.
Mr.. NORVELL moved TO lay it on the table.
Mr. YOUNG called for the reading OF the memo
rial which was read accordingly, giving long and
n.,nute account OF the transactions IN question.
Mr. BEN TON asked with what view the motion
had been made to lay this matter upon the liable Z
Mr.. NORVELL That it may lie there forever.
Mr.. BEN TON. ! am against that, but am will
ling that should be laid on the table TO be taken up
again.
not be laid on the table. He thought fit and re-
spectacle disposition ought 10 be made OF il, that it
should undergo proper investigation aud receive
a fitting answer.
Mr. NORVELL said he made the motion because
he thought Congress had no power on this subject.
Mr.. PRESTON called for the yeas and nays on
the question.
Mr.. BENTON again urged that the question
should be on laying The question on the table only
for a day or two, and
Mr.. NORVELL modified his motion accordingly.
Mr.. CLAY, of Kentucky. With that under
standing, | am indifferent a> TO the motion but
have risen 10 say that the subject ought TO be refer
-. rh.,n ha do. hui m
tee whether il is matter Of grievance, and if il is
whether Congress has any power of redress.
The subject was now temporarily laid on the
table.
By Mr.. RUGGLES From citizens of Wiscasset,
Maine, asking reduction OF postage.
BY Mr. WRIGHT: From citizens of Westches-
ter, New York. asking for reduction Of postage.
BY Mr.. TALLMADGE: From the heirs Of
Hehry Eckiord.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
BY Mr.. MERRlCK, from The Committee for the
District OF Columbia A bill 10 incorporate the Fal-
mouh and Alexandria Railroad Company.
Also, bill concerning the estates OF idiots or luna
tics and infants in the District of Columbia
Also, bill authorizing grant Of letters tcsta-
menary and Of administration in the District OF Co
lumbia.
Aso to be discharged from the further conside-
ration of the memorial Of the Alexandria Fire
Company
BY Mr.. SEWER from the Committee on Indian
Affairs: A bill for the relief of John c. Reynolds.
BY Mr. HUBBARD, from the Committee Of
Claims A bill for the relief Of Joseph N. Herman
dcZ
Mr.. PRES TON submitted the following resolu-
tion
Resored, That the President Of the United States
lie requested communicate to the Senate the Of
the removal of Gen Call from the Government Of the
Territory Of Florida, aud the correspondence connected
herewith, and also that between the Department Of
War aud Gov. Call, commencing with the in Flo
rida
BOARD CLAIMS.
The Senate resumed the consideration OF the bill