Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-06-19
June I, 1S41,
JUTIU Is ICt 7
IN THE SENATE.

in LIE SENA j Il.
The Senate met at eleven o'clock pursuant to
ad journment. Mcssrs. Calhoun, Buchanan and
Henderson appeared and took their seats.
A message was received from the H. Of r. by
Mr.. Clarke, the new Clerk, informing the Senate
that the House was organized and ready to pro-
coed 10 business.
Mr. Huntington moved that the Senate concur
in the resolution for the appointment OF com.
miuee to wait on the President.
Mr.. Allen moved to strike out the word Pres
dent and insert Vice President. He had some
doubts which was the proper designation. He
believed, that by the proper construction Of the
Constitution, the Vice President succeeded to
the powers and duties Of the Presidential office,
and not to the office itself. In the event of, the
disability Of the President by sickness or mental
alteration, the duties and powers Of the office
devolved upon the Vice President and he saw no
difference in the two cases. He thought the
adoption OF the resolution, as it came from the
House, would recognise principle which would
mar the symmetry Of the system.
Mr.. Tappan spoke briefly in support OF the
views Of his colleague. Mr.. 7. said tnat on the
death Of the Chief Justice Of the Court OF the
Kings Bench the associate Judge performed the
duties, but he did not take the title nor receive
the pay Of the Chief Justice. Mr.. Tappan fur
Their illustrated his position by reference to the
practice in the army when a senior officer was
killed in battle. He then adverted to the letter
Of Mr.. Pondcxter respecting the Office OF Vice
President, and pronounced it too absurd for com.
mcnt. The Constitution had provided but one
mode for the choice of this officer, and that was
an election by the people.
Mr.. Huntington approved the amendment OF
Mr.. Allen. He hoped that no time would be
consumed in discussion that could lead to no
good result 1t was now the first Of June, and
lie trusted Congress would go to work.
Mr.. Walker did not concur with his friend
from Ohio. He thought the Constitution intend
cd that the Vice President, in suck contingency
as had now arisen, should succeed to the office o.
President. That seemed to him the true con.
structon.
Mr.. Calhoun wanted some time to reflect upon
this suhjec He was now disposed to agree with
the views Of Mr. Walker. twas not accessory
to 90 into this matter at present. II it was de-
srable to do so hereafter he should be prepared
to meet this question.
7 On motion Of Mr. Allen, the yeas and nays
! were ordered, and his motion was rejected by the
G following vote.
y Yoas-Mcssrs. Allen, Benton, Henderson
c Linn, McRobers, Tappan, Williams, Wright-S
5 Nays-Messrs. Archer, Barrow, Bates, Ber
C rien, Bayard, Buchanan, Choate, Calhoun, Clay
I Of Ky. Clayton, Dixon, Davis, Fulton, Graham
) Huntington, Kerr, King, Mangum, Merrck
s Miller, Morehcad, Nicholson, Pierce, Porter
Prentiss, Preston, Rives, Sewer, Simmon:
Smith of Conn Smith of Ind Southland, Stu,
geon, Tallmadge, Wall White, Williams
Woodbridge, Woodbury., Young-38,
> The Senate then concurred in the resolutio
{ Of the House.
c On motion of Mr.. Huntington, a committe
Of two was appointed to wait on the Presiden
n Messrs. Huntington and Archer were appoin
0 ed by the Chair.
> At half past twelve o'clock, the President
= message was received, and read by the Secrctar
&c Of the Senate.
+! Mr.. Mangum moved that 10 900 copies of Il
T. message be printed but at the instance OF Nj
y Clay, he modified the motion 10 5000 cop
;, which was carried.
Mr.. Clay was glad that his friend had mod
l. fed his modon-5OOO was number abundant
a large. lie desired to see the Senate begin earl
H. firmly, and decidedly to curtail expenses.
n Nh Calhoun, Preston and Buchanan, concu
as red in the views Of Mr.. Clay, on the subject
Ut retrenchmcnt and economy, and pledged then
ID selves to 60 any length in the promotion Of Cor
lis sressional and any other kind Of reform.
~ Mr.. Clay moved that to morrow, at II o'cloc
e. the Senate proceed to the appointment Of L
H. Standing Committees. The motion prevailed.
o. Mr. Clay then gave notice that he should, t
al morrow, move for the appointment of Selc
Dr. Committee on that portion Of the Prcsiden
Message which relates to the currency, and
d, fiscal agent for the Government.
lie Mr.. Mangum. You mean Bank!
mt Mr.. Clay. Yes-a National Bank.
il. On motion Of Mr.. Preston, the Senate adj.
Mt ,.. - .,,,,,,,.,,
as HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
cl The House met at eleven o'clock, pursuant
lat adjournment.
"a Mr.. Wise moved To- Ioy aside lis motion