Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THE CREOLE CASE.
MONDAY, March -.

MT. NsDDlNGS said he had a series Of resolu-
ton upon subject which had called forth some
interest In the other end Of the Capitol and in the
nati0a. He desired to lay them before the coun. !
try, and would call them up for action at the mex,
opportunity.
Tho resolutions were read as follows:
:, Resolved, That prior to the adoption Of the
redesaS Constitution each of the several States
composing this Uuioa exercised full aud exclu-
sise Jurisdiction over the subject Of slavery with
IN I.s own territory. and possessed full power to
continue or abolish it at pleasure.
Resolved, That by adopting the Constitution
no part OF the aforesaid powers were delegated 10
the Federal Government, but were reserved by
and still pertain to each Of the several States.
Resolved, that by the 9Th section Of the LIST ar
tc'o OF the Constitution, each Of the severn,
States surrendered to the Federal Government ali
lunsdictlon over the subjects of commerce ami
navigation upon the high seas.
resolved, That slavery, being an abridgement
OF the natural rights of man, can exist only Sy
force OF positire municipal iaec, and is necessari-
~ confined to the territorial jurisdiction of the
power creating It. -
State this thSSss sssssS is se A As
tiers and territory OF such State, and enters unon
the high seas, the persons on board cease 70 he
subject to the slave laws of such State. and
tnenceorth are governed in their relations to each
o,ncr cy, and are amenable to, the laws of the
United States.
Resolved, That when the brig Creole. on be,
late passage for New Orleans left the territorial
jurisdiction Of Virginia, the slave laws of that
state ceased to have jurisdiction over the persons
on board said brig. and such persons became anne
na0!e only to the laws of the United States.
heso'ved' That the persons on board said shin,
In resumng their natural rights of personal liner
", Vioia'ed no law ct the United Suites, incurred
ishment. ~ -" Pun"
Resolved, That all attempts to regain possess
sion OF or to re-ensave said persons are nauthor-
lied by the Constitution or laws of the United
S'ates' and are incompatible with our national
honor.
Resolved, That all attempts to exert our nation
al influence In favor Of the coastwise slave trade
or 10 place this nation in the attitude Of maintain
ing "commerce in human beings.- are subver-
sive OF the rights and injurious 70 the feelinus and
,he interests OF the free States are unauthorized
ny the Constitution, and preudcial TO our nation.
al character.
Mr. EiDDiNGs moved the previous question up.
on the resolutions, when a motion was made to
lay them upon the table. This latter motion w,s
lost by vote Of 81 to l25. The main question
was then ordered, and good deal of confusion
followed. Several members asked to he excused
from voting' and Mr. Giddngs finally consented
70 withdraw his resolutions. This was Objected
10 by several, but the Speaker decided he had a
'lgh' 70 DO So MIR. Giddings was anxious to ex
pam his reasons, but was not permitted. It's
understood that he desired to say that he onlv
Withdrew the resolutions because some members
seemed not to be prepared to vote upon them. and
mat he intended to introduce them again at anotb.
er time.
Mr.. BORIS then rose and asked leave f,he
State Of Virginia having some time before been
rpSO onl
having the right to pr esent' resolution at this
.""e) 20 oncf " Notwithstanding that as he
'"'eA"'' " move the previous question upon its
"uop''o'' he would refrain FROM making any re-
marks.
Inc resolution was read for information, as
follows:
Whereas the Hon. Joshua r. Giddinps. the
member from the sixteenth Conoress;ousI Az" Inc
tr'ct OF the State of Ohio has this day presen,sd
70 'nis House series Of resolutions touching the
most important interests connected with a farge
portion OF the Union, now subject of neno,sD
'ioh between the United States and Great Brit
an ., me most delicate nature, the result of
watch may eventually involve those nations ,nI
perhaps the whole civilized world in war; and
whereas the duty of every good citizen. and mar.
''cuiarly the duty of every selected agent and
representative ofthe People, should be to discounte
,;nm a., enoi's 70 create excitement dissatisfac-
."I anu DIVISION among the People of the Uni.
'ed states at such time and under such ci,cv,.
etances' which is the only effect to be acconnIsh.
ca by the introduction OF sentiments befnra 81.
legislative body OF the country hostile to tbs
grounds assumed by the high fnnc,ionary HAVING
charge OF this important and delicate trust: and
whereas mutiny and murder are therein justified
ana approved In terms shocking TO all sense or
law, order, and humanity; "'e u
Resolved, That this House hold the conduc, of
the said member altogether unwarranted and
nnwarrantable, and deserving the severe condem,
nation of the People of this country, and Of This
body in particular. - '''''
ObJection being made
mr. Bolts moved a suspension of the ruIes
iof the purpose of enabling him to offer tho r.so
.;, aho asked the yeas and nays on that mo-
nJn whtcn were ordered, and, being taken, re-
so..ed as follows: Yeas 1885, nays 6s.
:, 90 (two-thirds not voting in the affirmative,
the rules were not suspended.
Inc call for resolutions resting still with IN.
State Of Ohio VIZ" TIC
Mr.. WELLER rose in his place and Offered the
resolution OF MIR. Bolts, as his own.
on tuesday, the House took up Mr.. Bolts,
resolution and the previous question beinp sus-
'ained' all debate was cut off. Mr. Cidd;,os
asked 10 be heard in his own defence, but il ,y,s
OBJECTED to by Mr.. Cooper of Ga, in the first in.
S'ance' and when the objection was afterwards
Withdrawn MIR. Giddings refused to sneak. ,rlo
resolution was then carried by vote of abou,
TWO to ono. Mr. Giddings thereupon took leave