The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-02-29

Mr. CALHOUN then concluded by saying he consi.
dered the principle proposed by the resolution vital
one, and must adhere TO his determination TO vote
against the inquiry even.
Mr. BucaAsAs appealed TO the courtesy OF the Sena-
tors on all Sides to allow the inquiry he asked for
The subject had been much considered and discuss
ed throughout the country. He proposed now not
action, but inquiry He wished 10 present the sub
ject TO the people, afler consultation with able
committed; and IL he could not do SO, he would
bring in the amendment and makea speech instead
OF report He had moi taken up the subject sud
denly. II had engaged his attention for long time
and he intended to persevere in prosecuting i.
10 The course Of his remarks, Mr. BUCHANAN re-
ierred 10 his own conduct In relation TO Mr.. CAL
HouN's Land Bill He had been as much opposed ID
that measure as Mr.. Calhoun could possibly be to
resolution yerh had voted for sending that bill
TO committees and he had never known an in
stance in which such an inquiry as he proposed wal,
refused.
MIR. CALHOUN was called up by these illusions
He said he intended discourtesy to Mr.. Bucha
nan, and would not have complained II that Senator
had voted against the reference Of his bill If tho
Senator would enlarge his amendment, so as 10 prof.
pose the power TO put the whole currency on a mors
stable footing he had said he would support it, Bu{
he could not consent TO take even preliminary ste
which might be miscons,rued; and he would rather
agree to charter National Bank than engraft on th
Constitution the amendment in lis present shape
| Mr.. Clay, OF Alabama, advocated the passage Of
the resolution.
Mr.. DAVIS, alluded significantly to the rel
marks Of Mr. Grundy, and said that, being somephal
in favor Of supporting the institutions of the counl
| try himself he was glad to hear The avowas mada
| by leading member in the Administration ranks
though he really found il difficult TO ascertain ex
acly what opinions are entertained in relation I'd
the currency, by the party. He acquiesced in ths|
motion OF MIR. Buchanan for the inquiry but de
cared his should not be considered as favorable
| TO the proposed amendment
Mr.. PRESTON then withdrew his opposition; and
the resolution was adopted, as originally offered.
STATE pEBTS.
The Senate then resumed the consideration of tht
report made by the Special Committee against State
Credit.
MIR. Strange spoke a, length in favor Of the prin.
| ciples Of the report; and against the military and
civil qualifications and services Of General Harri
| son
Mr.. Henderson, of Mississippi, followed. and
spoke with remarkable ability, against the report
and the resolutions.
| In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, on Thursday
Mr.. ADAMS asked leave to make report from the
special committee the subject Of the Smithsonian
Request. His objeet to report the bill providing
for appropratIng the money TO the purpose designed
by the Testaior, the establishment oil an Institution
OF Learning to offer certain amendments. Oh.
ecton was made; and the House resumed the con-
sideration Of The motions long pending in relation
| to the printing of certain papers now before the
| Committee of Elections.
| Mr. CRABB resumed the floor and continued his
remarks, which had been interrupted by the adj
journment yesterday. He continued to address the
House in opposition TO the amendment proposed by
! Mr.. Cave Johnson requiring an immediate report
from the Comm tee Of Elections, until four o'clock,
when number of gentlemen rose al once for the
floor, but it was obtained by
| Mr. MEDlLL. Of Ohio who, however, yielded 10
| motion for adjournment which was decided in the
affirmative by yeas and nays: Yeas l04, nays 50,
| So the House adjourned.
UNITED STATES sENATE.-FEBRuARr g.
The SENATE was engaged until late hour with
the conside ration of the report Of the special com
| mtee in reference to State Debts &c.
| MIR. KALAMAZOO spoke at length against the report
| and resolutions
| He was followed by Mr. Strange and Mr. Wright,
and conversation subsequently arose with refer.
ence to the duties Of the Chair in restraining Se~
nator when speaking of the Executives cor rdi.
nate branch OF the Goyernment'-ot which re-
port will be given hereafter.
On motion Of Mr.. GRUMPY, the subject was infor-
mally passed over and the Senate adjourned to
Monday next.
During the morning hour Mr. WEBSTER present.
ed large number of petitions on the subject Of
slavery. The question Of reception was demanded
and lad an hn tail
MIR. WEBSTER also presented memorial hume
rously signed, demonstrating against the employment
OF bloodhounds in Florida. He wished some dis
tine. and unequivocal expression of Its intention
should be given by Government in order that the
public mind might be disabused of any erroneous
impression on the subject
Mr. WEBSTER also presented petition, signed by q
large number of citizens of Pennsylvania calling
the attention OF Congress the importance of CIV
ing additional protection TO American trade. He
heartily concurred in the object Of the petitioners
and hoped il would receive the earliest attention.
Referred 10 the Committee of Manufactures.
MIR. NICHOLAS reported bill for raising COM
pany of sappers miners, and pioneers; accompanied
by communication on the subject from the War
Department. The bill was read twice.
THE TARIFF.
Mr.. Buchanan presented several memorials from
citizens of Pennsylvania declaring that all the evils
which now afflicted the country, are the result Of
the reduction Of the Tariff, and praying for an in 7
crease Of protection.
Mr.. Buchanan Sdid tnat Wnen tniS SUBJECT Snoulu
be taken up for considerations could not be origi-
mated in the Senate, but must arise in the House OF
Representatives. The memorials we're referred 10
the Committee on Manufactures.
Mr. Buchanan also presented some petitions pray
ing FOR the passage OF uniform law of bankruptcy.
Also, several memorials demonstrating against the
use Of bloodhounds.
NATIONAL FOUNDRY.
Mr. WILLIAMS presented memorial praying for
the establishment, Of National Foundry in the
Stale OF Maine.
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