The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-23

mlted resolution wnich was adopted, so modified,
as TO call upon the President and the Heads of De-
pariments for the names OF all members of the 18th
or 27Jh Congress- who have taken advantage of,heir
position here to apply for appointments to office,
distinguishing between those who have applied
personally and those who have applied by friends
Tais resolution has doubtless arisen ou of some re-
elimination OF former day, when several men,
bers, whose names have been as familiar as
household words, in conneXlon with certain profita-
be offices in perspective, dsclaimed any other than
the mos aisnerested and patriotic intentions as the
representatives of their constituencies. Mr. ]. c.
Clarke, was the only member that intimated any de-
sire to obstruct its passage, and he, emily point
of order, which was no, entertained. That business
disposed OF, great excitement produced in the
House, which continued Until the adjournment at
late hour, by the presentation, by Mr.. Geddngs of
Ohio, of the following series of resoutloas:-
solved That prior to the adoption of the Federal
Constitute each Of the several States composing this
Union exercised full and ur the
subject Of slavery within its territory and possess
ed fun power to continue or abolish it at pleasure.
Resolved, That by adopting the Constitution part
ofthe aforesaid powers delegated to the Federal
Government, bu, reserved by and still pertain to
Resolved That by the sth section OF the s article Of
the Constitution each Of the several States endered
TO the Federal Government all Jurisdiction over the
sub ects Of commerce and vigation upon the high
seas.
Resolved, That slavery being an abridgment of the
rights e exist only by force positive
municipal law and necessarily confined to the terri
toria jaris LECTION ofthe power creating it.
Resolved That hen a ship belonging to the citizens
of any oil this Union leav the and terrific
ry oisuch State and enters upon the high the per-
board cease to be subject to the slave laws Of
such State and ihenc COVE rned in their rela
tons to each other by, and are smenabe to- the laws
Resolved That when the brig Creole on her late pas
sage for New Orleans left the territorial jurisdiction of
Virginia the slave laws of that State to have u
rsdction the persons board said brig such
persons became amenable only to the laws the Omitted
sta'es
Resolved That the persons on board ssd shin in re.
Stunning their natural rights Of personal liberty violated
law OF the United States, incurred legal penalty,
Resolved, That all attempts to regain possession of
- said persons unauthorized by theConsti
tuition laws Of the United States, and ncompati.
bic with our national honor.
Resolved, That all attempts to exert our national In.
uence in favor Of the coastwse slave trade to race
this nation in the attitude of maintaining commerce
in human beings subversive of the rights and nju
rious to the feelings and the interests Of the free States
unauthorized by the institution nd prrudicial to
our national character.
For some moments after the presentation and
reading of these resolutions, the indignation of
many members was strongly marked and to
avoid angry debate which was apparently nevi-
table, Nr. Ward moved the previous que stion
amidst loud cries that they too important to be
so disposed OF. With the same object motion was
also rel ected, the vote being ayes so, noes l25.
call OF the House was likewise negatvsd Various
suggestions and observations were made, and the
excitement increased in intensity. Mr. Holmes.
with much warmth, said there were certain topics
as sacred as certain places, of which it might be
said, Fools rush in where angels fear TO tread"-
bur he was abruptly cut short by the Speaker.
Mr.. Siokeley suggested the disposal of the resolu-
tions by referring them to the Committee on Fo-
reign Relations, but this excited nothing but deri-
sion and the observation that Mr.. Adams was at
the head ofthat committee. The previous question
was then sustained as the wiser course, and the
question required the adoption of the resolutions.
MIR. EVERETT then asked to be excused frem
ve'ing, because, as a member OF The Committee on
Foreign Relations, before which the subject might
properly come for consideration, he wished to re.
serve his expression OF opinion until he could give
l. with more proprlety, for an expression of opinion
h re would influence his judgment, or neutralize
he force OF hls opinion IN committee But he took
advantage of the occasion TO express his utter abb
horence Of the rebrand course pursued by the gen.
tleman from Ohio.
Mr.. J. G.. FLOYD made the same request assign.
ing as h s reason the want o! time which had been
afforded him TO examine the resolutions, and come
to correct judgment upon them. The importance
OF the question he deemed too great be fppantly
disposed of. The resolutions were or i'm nuai.
Der, and proposed TO settle abstract prime ple be-
tween the general and the state aovernn. MS, and
s,ill iurher questions between the general govern
ment and foreign powers, with which already there
was imminent danger Of Z collision; and vet they
called upon without deliberaton to vote upon
resolutions which they had not had the opportunity
TO read
voting, assigning the length Of the resolutions and
their great national importance as reason why he
did not wish 10 vote upon them without further time
Tor consideration; and likewise that the question
Involved IN the resolution was the subject matter Of
negotiation between this country and Great Bri.
ain
Mr. CUSHING asked to be excused, because the re.
solutions, as far he had been able to form Judy
We RYitIS IL,
qiestion between this country and Great Britain, and
viewing II as British argum nj and IN approxima
ten to reasonable view of the subject, he was
under the necessity, if he mast at ALL of voting
no., regardless OF the Intrinsic merits of each re-
solution separately. All these gentlemen the House
refused to excuse, and attempts were again made in
more appealed to Mr. Geddngs to withdraw the
resolutions, but Mr. Wise and others insisted that
they were IN possession of the House and could not
be Withdrawn The Speaker decided that they
could, and Mr.. Andrews appealed from his decision.
Mr.. Geddlngs rose 10 enter on some explanation,
but he was peremptorily called to order from ali
parts OF the House. He then Withdrew his resolu-
tons and The appeal was also Withdrawn on the rule
being read. There was evidently much disapp0ln,-
menl in the House at this unexpected result and the
members looked upon each other with strangely
vacant stare during which Mr.. Bolts SAID the with
drawal of the resolutions dd not affect the motive
or the object with which they had been presented,
and therefore he submitted the following resolu-
tion:
Whereas, the Hon. Joshua r. Geddings the member
from the 10Th Cong District of State of Ohio
has this day presented to this House series of resolu
tons touching the most important interest connected
with large portion of the Union subject of ne
gociation between the United States and Great Britain
OF the most delicate nature, the result OF which may
eventually involve this nation, ard perhaps the whole
civilized world in war,
And, whereas, it is the duty of every good citizen and
Particularly every selected sgent and representative of
the people 10 discountenance all efforts create excite
ment dissatisfaction and disorder among the people Of
the United states at such time and under such cir
cumsances, which the only effect be accomplished
by the introduction of sentiments before the legislative
body OF the country, hostile to the grounds by
the high funconary having in charge this important
and delics ate trust,
And whereas mutiny and murder ther Elm justified
and i'll shocking all olaw order
and humanity,
Therefore, Resolved, That this House holds the con.
duct OF the said member altogether unwaTranted and
aatabie and deserving the copdemnat Of the
country and Of this body in particular.
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