Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-01-04

for me. follow file leader; and as Southern man,
and Southern Representative, speak for myself
and my constituents alone. am sick TO death, con-
tinued Mr.. j. of hearing men speak OF the South-the
South: and men, too in whose trust the South would
never repose their interests, and if they did, they
would lie sacrificed lie had been here for six years,
and raised the voice in favor Of Southern rights
but whenever the time came when 1t would be ncccs-
sary 10 defend thcm he would be found in the front of
the battle; though this he admitted would not be say
ing great deal for his fortitnGc at least. Mr. j. spoke
Of the great Inconvenience attending the presentation
OF petitions at the latter end Of the session; in
quence Of which the committees would be unable TO
port on them in time for the action of the House. In
order that the committees might report petitions ear
enough in the session for the House to act on thcn
and that they might protect well as separate private
interests from questions involving the great interests
of the nation it essential that the resolution should
be adopted giving the twenty days lieu of the thirty
that had been consumed in the agitation Of the New
Jersey election questions.
Mr.. GARLAND of Louisiana thought they were
getting up something like tempest in teapot, and
therefore called for the previous question.
Mr. BYNUM appealed TO Mr.. Garland 10 withdraw
the motion for the previous question, as nc had been
by three gentlemen the opposite side, and
had been grossly nsrcpresented, and nc only wished
say few words in reply to those gentlemen Hsssrs
Johnson of Maryland, Jenlfer, and Stahiy re shoud
think it hard if he not granted TINS privilege.
| Mr.. GARLAND said he would not withdraw his
motion for the previous question, which cut of further
remarks on the subject.
Mr.. BYNUM then said that it was the usual practice
of that party after having two or three DULLES 70 attack
gentleman and do him injustice, to refuse to let HIM
reply to such attacks.
Mr. BLACK inquired if it was in order to amend
the resolution after the call of the previous question
| The CHAIR said that it moi; but that the gen
tcman could move lay the call FOR the previous ques
ton on the table. If however, he succeeded IN ms
notion would not then be in order for him to offer an
| amendment. -.
Mr. BLACK then submitted an amendment, wh'ch
was read for the information of the House, the pnpof
of which to allow of the reception OF all pettohs
for twenty days, with the exception of those relating
to the subject Of Abolition
The CHAIR having decided the amendment 10 De
| out of order,
Mr.. BLACK observed that unless it was received, he
would vote against the resolution.
The question was then taken on seconding the Gull
for the previous question: and carried-ayes ia, noes
| not counted.
The question, s:Shall the main question be now
put" taken and carried; after which,
| The main question the adoption OF the resoiu-
ton was then put and carried without division
| Mr.. EVANS moved that when the House adjourns,
| it adjourn to meet on Friday next.
Nt. DOIG moved to amend the motion BY aubstisus