Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-24
wENTY>IXTH CONGRESS Isl session.
Friday, March 10.

&Hs't-Mr Calhoun delivered his views
large on the propositions contained in the
loving resolutions, submitted to him on the
h last.
Resolved, That q ship or vessel on the high
Pas. IN time Of peace, engaged in a lawful
poyage, is, according 10 the laws of nations,
Pndcr the exclusive jurisdiction OF the state TO
fhlch her flag belongs, as much so as if con-
suulg q. pan OF lis own domain.
ReSalved, That IT such ship or vessel should
iocel, 10y stress of weather or unavoidable
~, lilo the port of a friendly power, she
lGd. under the same laws, lose none of the
ghs apper,aining TO her on the high seas,
H. on the contrary. she and her cargo, and
fsors on board, with their property, and all
rights belonging 10 their personal relations
! established 10y the State to which they be-
ng, would he under the protection which the
)Rs Of nations extend to the unfortunate I'M
|r such circumstances.
Resolved, THAT the brig Enterprise, which
! As forced unavoidably by stress Of weather,
TO Port Hamilton, Bermuda Island, while on
lawful voyage on the high seas from one part
tie Unlon TO another, comes within the prin-
Pies embraced in the foregoing resolutions ;
q that the seizure and detention Of the ne
foes on board 10y the local authorities Of the
and was an act in violation of the laws OF
Rrons, aud highly unjust TO cur citizens to
bon they belong.
After some remarks from mr.. Grundv, the
solutions were, Oh motion ofmr. King refer
10 The Com. on Foreign Relations.
AepN,-The question before The House te-
2 IN fia rre,luft,s s,.n,.l br - r,Al,1 az -
chairman of the committee of Elections,
ne DAYS ago for the printing of certain doc
H%nis' and the amendment thereto by Rice
y arlshd-
ieniier Of Nd. who was entitled 10 the floor
ON Yesterday morning, again addressed the
ion~e m support Of the amendment until
be expiration Of the morning hour without
concluding his speech. lie attacked the
curse OF the committee with much severity,
: mere Than once called up Rives and Camp
10 explanation.
ne morning hour having oxpiIel-
'oh't' chairman of the Com. Of WAYS and
e.a', called The orders of the day, AID ther
Pm e,ld to get the House again inic
AA1aee q The Whole on the Treasury not,
NeaiI "a member Of the Com. Of elections,
t'sel motion 20 dispense with the orders
ooahnue the pending debate.
HueIei' chairman ofthe Com. OF Claims, IN
Ned 18th equal eameslness on the execution
NE 'ule which sets apart Fudays and Sa,
raiS i.iief the morning hour to the consid
anon Of private ILLS
ne House refused all motions 10 depar
~ ne regular course, and on motion of Rus
~en' into committee Of the Whole, (Da
se N the chaiy)
ae Whole sitting ofthe Gay (uniil the com
&c oithe Whole fund ifsolf tcithona a qua
wa consumed in the discussion Of III
~ he relief Of Baily and Defogd. and IN
p! we reliet Of Thomas fillcmore, Jr, an
/. We committee was obliged TO rise 70
VI a quorum, the House adjourned.
- Saturday, March II.
&c House nearly the whole day was ia
% ur discussion OF The Nv Jerse
discussion having here ended. IL
Aet iaid before the House the followin
-hleAlon from the President OF the In.
House ef R-epressntahrcs Of ne Uaik
~l11hiol 10 the House Of Representative,
. 10 a resolution Of thai body date
~ mt. the enclosed report ofihe Sec
a. State u. VAN BUREN.
ag'oh, D. c March ~, 1870.