The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-15

s,e ordered and being taken were Yeas Sc. nays
| 1872
Nr SERGEANT moved that the House pro-
ceed 10 the consideration of the resolution presented
by him Yesterday limiting the action Of the standing
committees during the present session. TO the subjects
| of the Presidents message, &C.
| This was objected To and, after converse
ton, Mr. SERGEANT moved a suspension Of the
rules for its reception; which was negatyed; two
thirds voting in the affirmative yeas % nays 80
Petitions were now in order
Mr. CLIFFORD, of Maine, presented petition
from citizens Of Maine, praying the passage OF gene
raj bankrupt law and moved its reference TO the Com
mittee on the Judiciary. Referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
SENDEN, LOWELL, and b. RANDALL, of
By Messrs. BURKE and EASTMAN, Of New
Hampshire,
By Mr. BRIGGS, OF Massachusetts,.
GENERAL BANKRUPT LAW.
| Mr. BRIGGS presented petition from citizens of
Massachusetts, praying for the passage OF general
bankrupt law the reference Of which he moved 70 the
Committee ON the Judiciary with instructions TO In
quire into the expedency of reporting general bank
| rupt law at this session Of Congress
/ Mr. b. proceeded to say that, If in order he would
/ further move that the committee report on Monday
next the resolution offered by ,ne gentleman rom
Pennsylvania, which related to other petitions, &C.
After moments reflection, Mr.. b. said he would
waive this latter portion Of the Instructions as he un
derstood that the Committee Rules were prepared
| to report on the subject.
Mr. BARNARD hoped the gentleman from Mas
sachusets (r Briggs would consent to leave out The
| instructions
The SPEAKER said the question was not deba.
Mr.. Bolts called for the reading of the instruc-
| tons; which having been read
| Mr.. ANDREWS, Of KY, moved 10 lay the petit
ton and instructions the table and asked the yeas
and nays
But Mr. S. subsequently withdrew both motions.
The motion to lay the petition and instructions on
the table was renewed. And the question being Ia
ken, the motion was rejected
So the petition and instructions NOT laid on the
table.
And the question recurring on the reference with
instructions
MIR. A THEREON called for division of the ques-
ton first the reference, and then on the inslruc-
lions which was ordered.
And the question being taken the first branch,
to wit on the reference Of the petition, il was agreed TO-
And the question recurring on the Instructions
MIR. WOOD asked the yeas and naysi which were
ordered, and, being taken, we've: Yeas 50, nays S9
So the petition and instructions referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
ABOLITION OF SLAVERY.
Mr. MATTOCKS, Of Vermont, presented the pc
tton of Jonathan P. Miller and l65 Others citizens
and freemen Of the 9Th Congressional district in Yer
trade in the District Of Columbia and in the Territory
of Florida.
!, Mr.. NJ said he not about TO present the petit
ton for the idle purpose Of voting himself against it,
but he should present 1t because he believed In his
soul that the prayer thereof ought be granted
to relieve this land OF liberty from the national and
damnng of slavery in this own bailiwick, the
District Of Columbia. He presented the petition, and
moved that it be referred to select committee,
ssting of one member from each State in the U MON
and the question of reference, he demanded the
yeas and nays.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD rose, and objected to the re-
ception Of the petition.
Mr.. EVERETT moved TO lay the question Of re-
Mr.. MALLORY called for the reading of the pc
tition.
Objections made in various quarters.
\ Mr. Bolts asked leave to introduce resolution,
which he desired might be read for information.
The SPEAKER said it could only be done by
unanimous consent.
Objections made.
Mr. lIABERSHAM inquired Of the Speaker If it
would be in order make remark on the motion OF
the gentleman from Vermont, (Mr. Mattocks.)
The SPEAKER said By unanimous consent only.
Some conversation followed TO the effect of the
motion to lay the question Of reception on the table II
it should prevail.
Mr. GILMER inquired ofthe Speaker iii would
be in order to move the indefinite postponement OF
the petition
ceived the petition.
Mr.. GILMER inquired whether the petition would
60 to the table with the question ofreception
The SPEAKER replied in the affirmative
Mr.. GILMER. Then the petition is in in the pos
session ofthe House.
The SPEAKER Not until the House has so
decided.
Mr. EVERETT addressed an inquiry to the Chair
Of which the reporter could not catch the purport.
Mr. MALLORY called Mr. f. to order.
Mr.. S. MASON, of Ohio, called for the yeas and
the motion to lay the question OF reception on
the table which were ordered.
Mr. EVERETT to make an inquiry Of the
Chair.
Mi. ANDREWS, of KY desired to know from
the Speaker what the question before the House
the gentleman from Vermont, (Mr. Everett TO lay
the question of the reception Of the petition on the
table.
Mr.. ANDREWS. Is that debaiable2
The SPEAKER. Ii is not.
Mr.. ANDREWS. Then l call the gentleman
from Vermont, Mr.. EveretD to order.
f Loud cries of"Order, order" from every part o
the House.
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of S. C. moved that the House
do now adjourn.
The SPEAKER said the motion was not in orde
whilst the gentleman from Vermont Mr. Everett) wat
, on the floor.
Mr.. EVERETT inquired of the Speaker whether
ifhe Mr. E withdrew the motion to lay on the table
with the intention of renewing it after he had sub
med what he had tosay, he would have an oppor
,unIty of addressing the Chair.
9 The SPEAKER said the question was not de
batabc.
! Mr.. EVERETT. Then adhere to my motion I,
lay the question Of reception the table
Mr.. CAMPBELL, Of s. c. moved that the Hous,
' do now adjourn.
/ The yeas and nays were ordered, and being taken
were Yeas "a, Nays l0S.
So the House refused to adjourn
And the question recurring on the motion to lay
, the question of reception the table
Mr.. Bolts said he did not know from what
quarter tho objection to his resolution came, but b,