Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-17

tleman from Virginia was not s'ricly vi o."el'
Mr. WISE sad II his colleague was about 10 com
men, ON Ina, letter he woad not be in order in dong
Mr.. BOTTS continued, without regarding the IN
;errrp,on ana finished his sentence thus-bu' pafu'
cuarly 10 operate on the elections which WAC "0
10 occur IN the State of New ofk :
MIR WISE SAID he would not rise TO question OF
order If aey ching like eqnalty attack ana deiehce
would b. entertained; but ne made tue point OF ofoer,
tina, his colleague was commenting on e',ef "n'cn
had nothing do with the business OF TINS House,
HIS colleague said he about TO comment on ie'ef
addressed 10 the people at large ,
Mr. Bolts begged has colleague 10 nave a l'le pa
t:ence; he was abou, comment on paragraph re'a
tipp 10 this House. and which contained oui canmhy,
from which he member OF tins House, teit pouhu
10 purge himself. 1t calumny on MN, t'if'
Bous,) and on this House, which he meant 10 coh''a
Dict
Mr. WISE inquired if he was 10 understand that the
Speaker entertained tina, question of privilege.
The SPEAKER sad he knew not yet what II was;
and he called upon ihe gentleman from virginia WE
Go,ts) 10 make his motion, and 10 state rs ground
Mr. Bolts said he found IN the letter the Two iol-
lowing paragraphs:
81 may now advert to fact long known to me,
which has been promulgated IN the newspapers Oh l'e
day. voucheG Tor by al least one wing taitof siatu ny
Representative in Congress from massachusetts, IN
speech lately delivered u, Newturypor upon author
w. ard hitherto not denied. That TACT Isl nat previous
To returning the second bank bill TO Congress win MS
objections in full yiaW Of the assaults 10 be made upon
him and with the purpose removing ell cause OF asi-
tation as vel! himself against unjust I'm
putaons, the President submitted TO lis then Cabinet,
whether he should, IN the message lhen ABOUT 10 pe
transmitted 10 Congress, announce resolution 10 re-
tire from orbc lie at the expiration OF the existing
term and that against his dong so, all The embeFs OF
the Cabinet protested, the gound. that such an an
nuacation would have the effect TO pfooncs peace
or ouie, bet would ONLY change The direction o, lac
that had night to expect such step from
him. as he had been elected President, and no oo
CATION existed that should n;erpose any barrier be-
tween HIN and direct vote OF The people
That question lie should leave 10 the members oil lie
csbire, To- answer for themselves; o.. Of whom Nh
Grangerl was then that floor. Then came the Sc.
cond paragraph 10 which he wished 10 call the special
attention of The House:
ain connexon and vet in contrast with the preccc-
ing, is another fac, Of an extraordinary character
which, though known by many, has lately been dis
tncily promulgated. l. IS Swallowed n letter oil ir
Evinrs, in taa statement by him oil proposition nav
ing been made the President, that the majority who
had passed the FIRST Bank b would consent to postpone
the second to the neat session Of Congress- 1t they
could receive ;hat, in the meantime no hos
tile movement would he made on the part OF the fF's-
si1ent. The full meaning OF this statement has now
been developed b. the declaration OF member OF Con.
gress that message carried from the Wing lead
ers in Congress TO the President, TO The effect taat II
would engage not 10 disturb any members OF his then
cabinet N the enjoyment OF their Offices, the second
Bank bill should be postponed.
"fhe answer To such proposition may be easily
conceived The effect Of that proposition was TO prove
identity OF the members OF the cabinet, whose places
were deemed IN jeopardy with the hostile members CT
Congress; and, # the des was 10 precpaie matters,
II most etsctcat.
"You viii require no aid to determine which Of the
actors in these scenes exhibited lofty, dsin;eesed
PATRIOTISM and which ev,aced any .enacy for place
desire for power These facts full OF instruction
and furnish key 10 many mysterious transactions
I1r. WISE again order. The paragraphs read
By his colleague did involve question o: privilege
for that !oase and he submitted that question for the
consideration of the Speaker.
The SPEAKER inquired i; the gentleman rom Vir-
GINA wished to submit n resolution
Mr.. Bolts replied that he intended to submit a
proposition 10 the House this question. Here was q
publication emanating .;om high
Mr.. WISE. cal! my colleague 10 order.
The SPEAKER made observation which was
not distinctly heard.
Mr.. BOLTS inquired whether the Speake. decided
that the publication which he had read-namely, let
ter from the Secretary Of War impugnng the motives
OF ha, House-he had no right 10 discuss
The SPEAKER. The Chair has made no decision.
D,es the gentleman submit q proposition:
Mr.. Bolts. isubmt proposition for committee
OF inquiry Tie Chair is exceedingly rigid; but will
comply with its exactions
Mr. WISE. wish !; 10 be understood that ohJect
to entertaining This subject.
Mr. W. w IRWIN | object 10 The reception of
the resolution. Q-auchter)
Mr.. BOrTS submitted the following resolution
!iesOirei, That co;amtee OF be appointed 10
INQUIRE into the truth oc 1 charge entertained N The
letter os tie Hon JOHN e. Spencer, dated the 25h DC.
tober addressed Lewis K Faulkner and others, eersuS
the Wing party, OF having submitted proposition TO
the President OF the United States, at the extra session
of Congress- postpone the consideration nj gree
national measure, intimately connected with the best
interests of the country, condition OF pledge iron
him thai he would disturb the then members oil his
cabinet IN Office
Mr. WISE. | rise 10 this written point oil order,
which send 10 HE Chair.
Mr. Bolts. Yoa had better take the thing slowly
and deliberately.
The SPEAKER stated that this ject was proposed
rs a CUES OF privilege. Now, there was great dt
ference between question Of privilege aud privi-
legged question:; and the duty of the Chair 10 dc
eide al! such questions
A question Of privilege which involved tie
character and the rights OF members Of the House and
the Chair would aiorm the gentleman from Virginia
mir. Wise, that his question Of order did not reach
The point. 1t was for HE House 10 determine whether
il should be cniesiained-and If no gentleman made
motion for that purpose the duty of the Speaker
10 the Of the House lie should, therefore
PROFOUND the question, "Shad the resolution be con-
sideIed;" Because, for The Chair TO decide in such 8
case, would be usarpation on It's part. What tbs
Chair might deem breach OF privilege, the HOUSE
might not deem SO, and rice rosa; and therefore, he
should PROFOUND the question which he had steted-t'
do which he had the authority Of the 9th rule, which
said =
sWhen any motion or proposition lie made, the ques
ton "Wiil the House consider i " shall not tie
put unless it is demanded by some member, or /:
deemed necessary By the Speaker.
Mr.. WISE said he had made two points forder, arc
be asked the Clerk 10 read both.
ilr. CAVE JOHNSON. ar. Clerk, read both The
original resolution and the points of order.
The Clerk then read Mr. Bottss resolution, a.
given above, and also Ar. Wises points Of order al
follows:
"Mr Wise submits that is not in order 10 entertain
the proposition Of Mr.. Bolts, without vote OF two
thirds of the House, unless il be privileged question
and he submits that the paragraphs read by Mr. Bolts
from letter purporng to be written by John G. Spen
cr do pyolu vouo N
the privileges of this House
Mr.. WISE. desire TO say word on that point o.
order
The SPEAKER The question is, VIII the House
entertain the proposition
Mr. WISE. There is rule OF the House, il the
Sneaker will permit 10 remark that requires that nc