Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-02-10

ofthe 2lst (or gag) rule Of the House.
The third resolution was Their laid on
the table, TO 81.
Mr.. Adams then proceeded, and gave
u most interesting narrative Of the origin
and progress Of this attempt to suppress
the right of petition, upon certain topics
and IN this connection ho once more re-
peatcd that he never had concurrcd in
the prayer Of the abolition petitions. -
Were n bill IL be now presented to the
House, he should poie against IL. He
thought now as he had always thought
on that subject. But this was no reason
why the petitions, praying for this very
thing, should not be received by The
House, and respectfully treated, lie
would ever hold il his bounden duty,
while on that floor, to present them all
Mr.. Adams then proceeded to describe
in terms not nice but true, the conspira-
Icy against him upon that floor, and the
little regard he had for it, when he was
interrupted by
MIR. Smith Of Va. who said he had
something to say.
Mr.. Adams did not wish TO be- inter-
rup,ed.
MIR. Smith said no was about to add
oboration Of something Mr.. A. had
just said.
MIR. Adams, turning to the Speaker,
remarked sharply, ".Non tall auriiio, Mr..
Speaker. want no such aid"
After addressing the House at great
length, Mr. Adams gave way, and the
debate for to-day was concluded by MIR.
Gilmer. Mr. Mallory then took the
floor, and the House adjourned at late
hour.
IN SENATE, Thursday, Feb. 3.-Aner
referring tho papers in the Creole case to
the Committee on Foreign Relations,
debate arose, on a proposition by Mr..
Summons for permission of tho Commit
tee on Manufactures To employ a clerk,
which involved the merits of the tariff.
After some discussion, the resolution
was adopted, 25 to l1-Mr. Buchanan
and MIR. Linn, only Of locoloco Senators
voting for it.
THE QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE.
In the HOUSE, Mr.. Somers had offer
ed a resolution, as a substitute for those
pending, referring the whole matter Of
MIR. Adams petition, SC. to II select
committee, with instructions to report
what action, if any, it would be proper
for the House to adopt in the premises.
MIR. Gilmer finished his speech, lief, off
yesterday. lie sustained his own reso-
luton ard hoped the House would adopt
1T. lie had no objection to MIR. Mar.
shalPs resolutions, but preferred his own.
lie could see no good to be gained by
the adoption of Mr.. Somers. lie was
willing to Withdraw his resolution f MIR.
Adams would withdraw the petition.
Mr.. Adams stood firm. lie was not
in favor Of the petitioners prayer: yet
he was sacredly bound to present their
petition, and to persist in having it re-
ceived, and respectfully treated.
MIR. Gilmcr went on and finished his
elaborate speech, pressing for the cen
sure proposed. lie was followed by
Mr.. Gushing, but that gentleman,
who had risen, for the purpose of maxi
ing some explanation about the petition,
which had come from his dis,rict,) gave
way to
Mr.. Adams, who took occasion to
complain Of the unfair mode in which
the matter was conducted by the House.
Ii was attempted to deprive him now of
all me ans Of making the defence he de-
sired. lie insisted still OH fair hear
ing, before q committee or before the
House.
Mr.. Adams showed that he had been
threatened with assassination by anony-
nous letter. writer's and caricaturists, if
he persisted in this matter, and having
denounced as they deserved such afro
cious attempts to swerve him from his
duty, he once more alluded to the pend
ing resolutions He considered the
charges preferred against him by MIR.
Marshall worse than blow aimed at his
life. And then in reply to 50 much of
MIR. Wise's speech as had charged him
with Inconsistencies, and all that, he
gave very interesting sketch of his
by-past services in the state. Is was a
feeling and most impressive review.
In SENATE, Friday, Feb. 4.-Vari-
oGs petitions were presented and some
resolutions. Among others, was q reso-
luton by MIR. Benton, inquiring into the
character Of the currency paid out by
the government.
MIR. Benton also gave notice that, on
Monday he should take up the bill to
postpone the bankrupt law.
The Senate then went into Executive
business, till the adjournment.
The HOUSE again took up the case Of
MIR. Adams, that gentleman having the
floor, and speaking in his defence. Be-
fore having come to the concl clusion Of
his speech, he gave way to motion to
adjourn and the House accordingly
adjourned at an early hour.
In the HOUSE, Saturday, Feb. g.
MIR. Adams concluded his speech, intro
ducing various letters and other docu-
rnents in the course Of it.
Some debate followed on questions of
order SC. and the house adjourned with
out coming to the main question.
n motion was made to postpone the
farther consideration of the subject ill
Thursday, but the House refused to post
pone.
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