The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-09
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ntion, appeared in his seat this day.
Mr. CALHOUN presented resolutions Of the Lcgls-
1arure OF South Carolina, the subject OF the dis
tribution act OF the extra session The resolutions
dissent from the policy of distribution, and declare
the act unconstitutional. Mr.. c. believed that
nnetynne huadredths Of the people Of his Stateiare
opposed to, and hold the act to be unjust and ar
constitutional.
Mr. CALHoUx also presented resolutions Of the
Legislature of South Carolina, in relatioa to the
controversy between Virginia and New York, upon
the subject Of fugitive slaves, accompanied by the
report of the Committee ON Federal Relations OF
that Legislature, and law similar to the one adopt-
ed by Virginia. The able and elaborate report of
the Committee on Federal Relations was read Mr.
c. remarked that M ither Virginia, which was more
Immediately concerned in the controversy. nor
South Carolina, which had determined to sustain
her in maintaining the rights Of the South under the
Constitution, by resort to police laws needed any
vindication from him. after the reading Of the lucid
and able report.
Mr.. G. showed what was the dangerous tendency
Of the movements of the abolitionists He main
tanned that if the course adopted by them was per-
sisted in, il would end in dissolution of the Union
-atotal overthrow Of the government. He showed
that state of things had already anspired by the
action Of the North the question, which rendered
intercourse of the South with the North unsafe.
He said this with profound regret
After the presentation of petitions the reception
OF reports from committees, and the Introduction
bills leave, the Senate took up for consideration
the resolution introduced by Mr. CLAY few days
ago. instructng the Committee on the Public Lands
to inquire into the propriety of distributing to the
asserting States the proportion of the proceeds Of
the public lands, which the State Of Alabama re-
fused to receive, or that others might refuse 10
receive.
This resolution elected an interesting debate,
which occupied the Senate till its adjournment at
ate hour. Messrs. King, Calhoun, Allen, Wright,
Woodbury., and Archer opposed the reference and
Messrs. Clay, Berrien, and Preston advocated il.
The question remained undisposed of at the ac-
iournn eat.
Mn. Elk PaEsDnSr ADAMS CoNrEMPr CorrEMprr.
nLY sHELvEp-A DRAwN FIGHr-THE STEAMBOAT
CARoLINE-A CONSTELLATION OF STARS.
After the adoption Of some resolutions in the
House Of Representatives this morning, calling for
information from the secretaries of some of the de-
parmente, merely for the purpose of showing to the
honorable. onstituents how desperately
devoted they to the public interests the Of
Mr.. Adams again came up on its order, and he rose,
as was supposed, 10 continue his defence. He said
ne had been Charged by the gentlemen from Ken
tucky, (Mr. Marshall) with consuming an unreason.
able portion ofthe time Of the House with his ownaf
fairs Ii appeared that six days considered an ex-
travagaat Of the time of the house. for the de.
fence of aman situated az he was, when portion
Of II had been consumed by the gentleman from
Kentucky himself, and considerable portion of it
BY others, his associates who were endeavo ring TO
destroy him by their accusations. However he was
willing, as he said before, to be without response
bity to the house and to the country, for the con-
sumption ofany portion of the time Of the House. He
had offered to arrest this matter where il stands,
without even making his defence further, after the
charges had been unfolded; and he wished now to
say, that if any gentleman was willing to make a
motion to lay the whole subject upon the table, he
would forbear to proceed any further with his de-
fence. If he proceeded he had great deal of time
yet to require-he had laid out great platform for
his defence, if he forced to continue it; but he
was willing to forego it all. and dismiss the
subject forever, provided it could be done with.
out sacrificing his rights, the rights of his constu
ents, and the rghtsof the petitioners He was will
ing to exchange forgiveness forever with the trium-
virate (Messrs Marshall, Wise and Gilmer) on the
same terms
Mr. Boris expressed himself DESTROYS that direct
vote should be taken the resolutions; but mas
much as beth the House and the country was ex.
tremely anxious to get rid of the subject, he was
willing to take upon himself the responsibility of
moving to lay the whole subject on the table for.
ever.
This was agreed to, by majority of log to 90.
Several other questions Of form were disposed of,
TO enable the House to come to direct vote the
reception Of the petition which had given rise the
debate. and that question was negatived by major.
ity ofl66 to 40 "Thus ends this strange, eventfui
history"
Tne rest Of the day was devoted to the reception
sfpetitions. mainly from Mr. ADAMS, of all the in
genious varieties which the abolitionists have in
vented. Oae, however, was presented by Mr.
CUsHNo from Mr.. Wells, the owner of the steam
boat Caroline which was destroyed at niagara, by
the command Of Sir Allan McNab, for compensation
from this government for the loss of his property
All the states were called for petitions to the end
Of the chapter, and now the House may start fair
with the business Of the nation, the House having
NO other source of amusement on hand,just at this
moment.
In thls dilemma, half the House Of Representatives
and fair sprinkling Of Senators rushed incon-
dnenty 10 Yankee Hills !beneft at the theatre,
and their extac delight with that sweet songstress,
Miss Reynolds, and uproarious mirth sccasioned by
the irresistible humor of the "genuwine Yankee
was refreshing. Apropos Of Theatricals, besides
Yankee Hill and Miss Reynolds, Lady Gay Span
kef and DR.. Ddworh, alias Charlotte Cushman and
Mr.. Chippendsle. this day paid flying visit to
Washington to take hasty glance at the perform
ances in thu National Theatre on Capitol Hill,
which, for some weeks past, has afforded represen-
tations only Of broad farce. Mr.. Butler, the ira
gedlan, and his lady, are also here, where they
propose to lecture on the drama.
Prof Mais theatrical representations in other pla-
cessre also very attractive The character of his audi
ence may be changed, a. it doubtless s, but he draws
crowd'neverheless. On Sunday afternoon las,, he