The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-03-26
CONGRESS-.

10 Friday. in the House, Mr.. Calvary Morris
LeJ leave to introduce the following resolu-
M which was read for information
po,r,d That il is the constitutional right of every
as,c,n citizen TO enjoy and express an opinion
e. nv word resolution or petition, on all subjects
c,gd with the administration OF our Government,
,G armened before any Of the tribunals of the
motrv for an alleged abuse of such right, the Con-
tnnn and spirit of the Government guarantees To
h,o The right of being heard in his own defence be-
sarehe is tried condemned and punished
p,,olred furthlr, That whatever may be our indi-
;Iusl opinions of the doctrines contained in certain
asnIntions submitted TO this House on Monday last
~ The Hon. MIR. Giddngs of Ohio, we believe that
ne resolution subsequently passed by the House. cen
.urlne said Giddngs without permitting him to be
heard in his Defence except as matter OF special
race and favor denying him the right, which is con-
eed to the vest m,etactor, was gross violation oil
his constitutional tights us an individual, and espe-
csly a the representative of free people, ana de-
serves the Just condemnation OF every American ctr
Y.a
Mr.. Hopkins objected TO its reception, and
Mr. Morris moved a suspension OF the rules,
that might be received, and called for the ayes
and noes. The ayes and noes were not ordered
and the rules were not suspended
Mr.. Irwin presented a memorial from c.
ing the explosion Of steam boers-which was
referred to the Select Committee.
Mr.. Hopkins offered the following resolu-
lions
Resoiped, That so much Of the resolution of this
House, ofthe inst, upon the subject of the report
of the Commissioners appointed to survey and mark
the boundary line between the United States and
Texas direct the printing of the maps, which ac-
has I'm anil thn safn ia
Iescnded. III
Rssoiped also That the Clerk Of this House be di-
reced the maps referred to in the foregoing
resolution be engraved by the Senate engrayer,a and
with the plates prepared for engraving the said maps
under order of lhe Senate Provided however, that
the expense shall not exceed the sum of six hundred
dollars.
After some discussion, in which the mover
and Mr.. Cross principally participated, substl-
tute in the following form was adopted:
Resolred, That a select committee be appointed to
inquire into and report to this House, all the facts
connected with the contract for the lithographing the
said maps and that said committee have leave TO send
for persons and papers, and to sit durng the sitting OF
the House. l,5
Mr. Bolts again brought forward his resolu
ton with respect to the claim Of Calletl; which
was finally adopted.
Mr. Fillmore introduced a resolution that the
Loan bill should be taken out Of Committee OF
the Whole on Wednesday next at o'clock
This resolution also was adopted
Mr.. Stanly moved to go into Committee of
the Whole to take up the Loan bill. The mo
ton prevailed. Mr.. Ward was called to the
Chair, and Mr.. Marshall delivered long and
cratic argument in opposition to the amend
ment of MIR. Wise. While he was in the midst
Of his spsech message from the President was
announced, which recommends that the pro
ceeds OF the sales of the public lands be pledged
TO meet the interest and principal Of the loans
which have been or may be authorized. After
the message was read, several propositions were
made as to its reference, when at the sugges
ton of Mr.. Foster, all consideration of it was
waived until tomorrow, aud in the mean time
It was ordered to be printed
Mr.. Ward resumed the Chair, and Mr.. Mar
shall concluded his speech
Mr.. Wise replied TO Mr. Fillmore, but, with
out concluding his remarks, gave way for a mo
ton that the Committee rise, which prevailed
and the House then adjourned
THE PRESIDENTS MESS AGE-TIlE GIRL
SIS PROCEEDS OFTHE POI LIC LANDS.