Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-02-03

except the action on the bill introduced
by MIR. Atwell, to repeal the existing
avs adverse TO masonic societies.
This bill called up some disc ussion, not
very important, between Nlcssrs. AtwclI,
Jackson, Potter, and Spencer, and the
Ibill finally passed on n call Of the House
Ayes 36-Nors II.
Mr.. Jackson then submitted bill in
anne pdment of the Election laws, pro-
viding every native born citizen Of the
United States, resident two years in the
Stale, and six months in the town in
which he offers TO vote, be admitted ,o
vote nt elections [; and retaining the pre-
sent qualifications for natUrnliZrd for
eigners. The bill also provided for a
rog istration. Ii was not acted on.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Jan. 2G, Mt.
Barber called up the resolutions submit
ted by him las, week, adverse to The late
proceedings Of tho Peoples Conve entiop :,
the adoption Of the Constitution, sc.
MIR. Howe made some remarks in ia
vor Of their passage-spOke Of indica-
tions Of the influence of gentlemen Of
great weight in both political parties TO
carry them out, and the necessity of their
passage without being impaired, and with
unanimity, for The preservation Of good
government, &c.
MIR. Gavitt supposed tho resolutions
were drawn to oppose the will Of tho peo-
pie, and hoped they would be postponed
to the adjourned session.
Mr.. Mlathewson was for immediate
action on them, If acted on at nli, before
the meeting Of the Convention.
Mr.. Randolph offered the Proclama-
tion Of The Peoples Convention, as an
other reason why immediate action should
be had.
Mr.. Burgess moved 10 lay them on the
table for the present.
MIR. Speaker Jackson and Mr. Gn-
witt, favored The motion-which, being
by Mcssrs. Randolph aud Ma
was Withdrawn.
The motion was renewed by MIR. J.
IL. Clarke who thought that, with
reference TO the resolution of Mr.. jack
son, see Tuesdays proceedings they
ought to be postponed.
MIR. Randolph opposed any postpone
mcnt. lie saw no connection between
these resolutions and The bill introduced
by MIR. Jackson. This General Assem-
bly, had no control over the action of tho
Conven soon Ia meet. This was an
independent matter, and one which re-
luired the immediate and decided action
pl this House,
Mr. Clarke said that this General AS
'embly had perfect control ovrr tho
right Of suffrage and qualification Of cleo
ors. Now it was his decided opinion
hat this General Assembly should do NIL
hey could for the purpose Of concilia-
ion. 1.-THE House passed the bill intro
inced by the Speaker, he did not know
low he might feel about tho passage Of
hese resolutions ; but now he was M
eady TO vote against them as any mem
Der would lie to vote for them.
MIR. Randolph said that he did not
hink The General Assembly had this
'ower. lie went into an argument from
he history the State, to show Tint since
he severe ignty ef this State, had been
n the people, no change had been made
Mr.. Clarke replied TO the argument
hat the Assembly had no power of chang
ng the qualification of electors, by citing
instances where they had extended this
ight
lie hoped that these resolutions would
e TIL Friday morning, until some action
'ight be had upon the bill introduced by
ne Speaker.
Some further debate took place upon
ne posiponemeni,b between Alessrs. Spcn-
er, Potter, Whipple and Barber.
The resolutions were ordered TO ie
pon the table till Thursday afternoon
last
The remainder Of the morning session
the House was occupied with the sub.
ct Of the dividing line between GIoces-
r and Burrilvlle.
AFTERNooN.-T charter ofthe Wash
g,on Grenadirr Company was revived.
MIR. lIowe's Act passed, allowing
'btors, with consent OF creditors, to con-
ss judgment in sums not exceeding
20.
An act came down from the Senate
Nv ""'"S '"O oPPhSdtioii VI lne lOIft re-
'lution, requiring each session of the
enelal Assembly to be opened with
aver, to the adjourned sessions was
incurred in.
An act in amendment Of the license
I was offered by Mr.. Clarke and read
c first time.
The accounts Of the ashington bridge
ere then discussed, until the House ud-
lrncd.
THURSDAY MORNING Jan. 27,-An net
ssed, directing examination Of public
hool teachers, throughout the state.
"A bill passed, in amendment of The act
license temperance oyster houses, and
empower town councils to grant, with
compensation, licenses to sell ardent
rlis for medicinal purposes.
The committee on the Judiciary re-
Tted in favor Of making provisions for
payment Of the State notes. or the in
est on them.
AfTERNooy. Mr. Baiber's resolutions
re called up again.
VI. ). IL. Clarke enquired iftherc was
be an adjourned session.