Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-11
WAsurNeroN Cry. Feb 3 IAN

Hir. Bucianans Manifesto &c &C.
understand that il is not yet exactly certain that
an arrangement will not be effected between the Post
master General and the directors of the Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and Wilmington railroad so as TO
overcome the difficulties now in the way of a repu-
lar transportation OF the mails. Nothing like rea-
ty, however, has as yet been effected: nor was II
probable that one could be effected when the direc
tors OF the railroad company left here last week
fresh negotiation has been opened; but whether II
will amount to any thing definite or NOT 7 cannot
tell We shall see, by and by.
You may have noticed, some time back that :.
suggested by the adminstr ration presses thst -
would be well to call convention, to be held at
baltimore IN May next, to take into consideration
the matter of nominating candidate for the Vice
Presidency; Since then the project has been ADAM
doned, and am told, officially / suppose, that
the convention will not be held. 1t is now deemed
eXpedient, and and proper to run Colonel
Johnson on Mr.. Van Buren's ticket without further
consultation or debate, The Colonel may there
fore be deemed legitimately in the field again; and
you may be assured that the convention will not be
assembled at Baltimore, unless something not now
known transpires.
The Cumberland Road Bill, in an incipient shape,
has been before the House all of this day and oriqi.
mated very queer and rather hot debate.
MR.: harldan, OF Indiana, called up resolution he
submitted several days ago, truct the Committee
on avs and Means to report an appropriation of
Sl3O,OOO for the continuation of the road through
the state of Indiana. He made few remarks in
support of the resolution, the substance of which
was, that he wished the action of the House on the
resolution at once, that he might know whether the
administration intended to abandon the work or not,
or if it meant to lay it temporarily aside.
Mr. Pickens, OFFS. c., rose, and with much warmth
deprecated the appropriation OF any more money for
the Cumberland Road, or for any other project Of ~.
ternal Improvement, till the country in bes ec
condition than at present to furnish means for
extrayaeant schemes He therefore moved TO
the resolution on the table.
Mr.. Wick, of Indiana, hoped that Mr. Pi
would withdraw that motion for a moment, to So
him to make personal explanation!
Mr.. Pickens-Do l understand the gentleman to
say that he wishes to make explanation of per-
sonal nature involving himself.
Mr. Wick-Yes, Sir; i mean personal explains
ton
Mr.. Pickens-With great reluctance, / will give
way for personal explanation provided the gentle
man from Indiana will renew the motion to lie
the table
Mr.. Wick-O, yes, yes, I'll do that most cheer
fully.
MIR. Pckens-Then, Mr. Speaker, withdraw my
motion.
Mr. Richard Biddle-Mr. Speaker, rise to ques-
The Char-The gentleman from Penns ylvania,
will reduce his question of order to writing.
Mr.. Biddle-My question of order is this; is il in
order for gentleman to make motion to lie the
table, and then withdraw it, on condition that the
member, in whose favor he withdraws, renew it!
The Chair-lt is in order for the gentleman from
South Carolina, to withdraw motion. He has done
so, and the gentleman from Indiana has the floor.
The Chair knows nothing about conditions COM
pacts, and can recognise none.
Mr.. Biddle-Then, Sir, must appeal from the de-
cison Of the Chair
The Chair-The gentleman will be pleased to re-
duce his appeal to writing.
Mr.. Biddle-Well, Sir, will renew it, This is
too important affair to pass off in this way, and
i shall debate my appeal.
The Chairman-ft is not in order for the gentle
Mr.. Graves-What, sir? Not in order, If the
chair decides, shall be compelled to appeal
again.
The Chair, in hastily gancng his eye over the
rule, is OF opinion that the appeal may be debated
though a strict construction of the rule would
to deny it.
Mr.. Graves-Wcll, sir, / shall proceed and he
went on, and debated his appeal for nearly an half
hour, and then withdrew it,
Mr.. Wick now proceeded to make his personal
explanation, which was that de did not recognize
what Mr.. Rawdon had said in relation to the Cum
berland read, to be the sentiment of Indiana. He
understood to say that he in favor of the
struction and continuation Of the read; but did
wish to have il done by making draft directly on
the treasury. He wished to see the bill pass for
cedng the public lands to the States in which they
located that done, Indiana would have Justice
done her, and would be able to go and make her
internal improvements from her resources.
Mr.. Richard Biddle next took the floor, and made
some very severe personal remarks on Mr. Wick's
morality and sense Of propriety in asserting that he
wished to make personal explanation, when in fact,
he had done nothing more than attempt TO de-
Tend the administration. MIR. Biddle now went
to make regular speech Of denunciation against the
administration.
Mr. Reynolds, of Illinois, next took the floor He
deprecated the idea Of making the Cumbe rland Road
hobby for politics. He wished to see il progress,
and did most earnestly hope that il would be con-
sidered apart from the politics Of the day lie spoke
at length, and got the House in happy mood.
MIR. Sumter Mann, Of Ohio, took the floor next
and after c few remarks, gave way TO Mr.. Jameson,
OF Missouri, on whose motion the House adjourned.
Mr. Clay, as you know, goes to Virginia TO spend
the anniversary Of Washngtons birth day. Great
preparation. are making TO receive him, in brilliant
The object Of his visit, it is said is to ia
ctate the prospects Of Gen. Harrison.
The new Senator from Tennessee, is expected in
this city every hour. The Senate did not sit to day
Mr. Buchanans manifesto in relation to the cons
duct OF Gov Porter has not yet made its appearance
IN the Globe. That paper yet profoundly silent in
relation to the subject Yours, &C.
ef- The REVIVAL IN DR. SKINNER's church con-
tinues toncrease. Our notice Of last week has had
contrary topur fears, "A very sautary effect in swelling
the number Of attendants Mr. Kinks labors are sur
prisng. He is not so forcibe preacher as Mr. Bur-
chard who is indeed unequalled in revival eloquence
but he is more gentecl and refined in his religion,
which suits the ladies better (and doubt the Lord
also,) and in zeal is fully his equal.
We regret, however, that Mr.. Kirk should have
taken exception in his sermon, last Sunday morning.
10 some Of our comments last week. lie says that
he does not address the passions Of reprobate con-
gregaton, but the minds Of thinking assembly OF
men and women He does us injustice if he sup
poses we wish him to do otherwise. Our remarks
were made in spirit Of anxious enquiry. We learn
that the Cnitrians, "albeit unused to the melting
mood, arc for getting up revival They say that
II is much easier to pray than TO pracice-to be de-
vout than to be goodo be pous than to be amiable,
and that there to be found one hundred profess
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