New-York tribune., 1842-01-29
By This MORNINGS Southern Mail.
Ceusure Of MIR. r.Adams-Bnnkru2tL Law IN
the Senate.
Correspondence of The Ne~YoTk Tribune
W,.u,scrnS Thurstny, Jan. II

FIRST aueson-being that resulting from the point OF
order heretofore made by Mr.. Adams that the
House mad no right to entertain the resolution con-
cerninr him Mr. A. was taken, and, after much
confusion of the Members and the Speaker as 20
it, precise nature, being decided that it was the
question of consideration, was carried Yeas 70
Nays Is
Thu. the house determined to consider the re'o-
luton offered by Mr. Marshall, OF censure OF Mr.
Adams
Mr.. ADAMS said he would now take the FIRST
moment TO demand in his trial the benefits Of the
9Th article amenda,ory Of the Constitution Of tho
L. States
Mr. UypERwooD then spoke at length, con-
tending that The House had no right and that j,
was unconstitutional to entertain this resolution
as it charged Mr.. Adams with crimes over which
they had not Jurisdiction. The only cause for
which they could try their members was for viola
llon OF the rules Of the House The resolution as
sumed the motives Of the gentleman in offering the
petition TO be base; and by acting on it, they
gated to themselves the power Of omniscience of
The motives of man. He referred 10 and defined
his position to the riyht Of petition, holding that
II not unlimited but consisted in the right OF
asking from body huvng the power 10 grant tine
petition, for whatever affected the petitioners,
thence concluding that the slaveholding States
q lone have tho right Of petition On the subject of
slavery He deprecated the 2lst rule, and the
suppression of debate on this subject. 1t ought to
be deliberately and thoroughly investigated, the
best and only way Of healing the difficulties be-
tween the different sections Of the country for the
etfecting which and the preservation Of the Union
in patriotic manner he expressed his urdent de-
sire, and willingness take all necessary measures
Mr. Borrs briefly defended Mr.. Adams, con.
tending that lis motives were conscientious in offer
ing the petition for the dissolution Of the Union,
against which he had moved instructions TO the
committee. He said that the present Secretary of
the Navy had declared unblushingly and boastfully
TO him that he was an advocate for the Immediate
dissolution Of the Union; which, Mr.. WISE de-
nyng, Mr.. B. said he stood ready 10 prove when
the Secretary desired it. lie referred to the
course of MIR. RHETT in voting against laying on
the table the resolution, when he had few years
ago presented, or endeavored to present, resolu,
lion fer the dissolution of the Union. This called
up Mr.. RHrTr, who explained the tran.action
Mr.. ARScLD went at length into q spirited de-
fence of MIR. Adams, and opposition to the rcsolu
ton He commenced by deprecutng the want Of
freedom of speech and of action, which was be-
coming prevalent. He kencd these scenes to
those of the French Revelation; and in illustra-
ton stated matter Of fact that on Saturday last,
when, it will be recoec,ed, great excitement pre-
vailed, and Mr.. Adams attempted to speak, after
he had called to order MIR. Rayner fer what he
considered irrelevancy of remark, a gentleman
from Louisiana (Mr. Dawson) had come to him
while occupying his seat and bued !" him,
threatening if he did not step his cries Of
order" -" TO cut his throat, and at this time
gentleman from Alabama (Nr. Payne) had ap-
preached them seemingly aware of their subject OF
conversation; which genllemon he considered were
the agents of 4 party who had determined 10
silence him, and subvert all rules of order' the
same modern democracy who had acted so no;
,orious part in returaing all the business of the
country at the Extra Session, and through whose
agency most disgraceful scene had there been
enacted, in which he came very near losing his
lte. II e now gave those gentleman warning that
he was a pesce-men, and would turn them orer ii
they wished to fight TO the few remaining Semi
noes Il Laughter
The House al a late hour adjourned.
Int the SENATE, petition. were presented on the
subjec, OF the Bankrupt Law, principally against
its repeal also for other purposes.
Mr. SIMMONS presented resolutions Of the Less
ls,urs of Rhode Island for the poslponemeat OF the
Bankrup, Law for one year.
Several communications from varou, Depart
mens were laid before the Senate, relative TO their
expenses for ls40, accounts, &c.
The bill to repeal the Bankrupt Law was debated
by Mr. BAYARD, who advocated IL conlcndns that
the law was unconstitutional, par,aking more Of
the character o: an insovcnt than Bankrupt Act;
and by MrsCHoATE, who conlendcd that 1t was
cons,itu,ionally politically and morally right, and
who, while great portion OF the people were
weighed down with an oppressive burden OF debt
while danger threatened us from abroad, and while
from discordant councils Congress had neglected 70
pass the necessary salutary measures OF reliet,
weul,l rejoice to hear tho lst of February the
sound OF the silver trnulpet, proc!alnils oeive-
rance TO the eaptv- throughout the land aud by
Mr.. BESreS. who said the law was an insovent
law. enacted for the abolition of debts. for the
punder Of the country, and whose operation would
be a u, ockery on the forms Of justice.
Without concluding he gave way and the Senate
adjourned. Argos.
FOE SNE HsONTna ONLt!
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THREE DOLLARS.
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