The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-11

that he had len all the petitions which he had rceeis
ed since the adoption Of this rule with the Clerk
guessing him To endorse ON them the names Of the APP
propriate committees 10 which they should be refer
| red. The Clerk determined 10 what committee they
should go, and the memorial alluded To by the gen
teman had thus been sent to tho COMMITTEES OF Ways
and Means He again disclaimed casting al imputa-
| uon on the Speaker.
| MIR. GWlN, of Mississippi arose TO reply 10 the
gentleman from Massachusetts.
Objection beng made by several gentlemen--
MIR. THOMPSON of Mississippi, expressed the
hope that his colleague would be permitted to pro
G cd. II the objection were persisted ill., he would
ask a suspension OF the rule.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD would state TO his friend that
as there were only few minutes remaining Of the
morning hour he would feel it his duty to insist on
the special order. The gentleman MIR. Gwin)
could occupy the floor Monday.
Mr. J. X. INGERSOIL trusted that the gentle
man from Mississippi would be permitted to proceed
An imputation had been cruelty cast the Commit
tee of Ways and Means, of which he MIR. IngersoiD
was an humble member. The Speaker should not
have permitted the gentleman TO proceed, manifestly
out OF order; for what right had he to impugn the
motives of single member Of the committee
The SPEAKER replied that he did not under
stand the gentleman from Massachusetts; and
Mr. ADAMS disclaimed any such intention
Mr. GWlN, of Mississippi, said that the gentle
man from Massachusetts had spoken as to the dan
ger OF steam vessels coming to Natchez. Now, il he
understood the history Of this country, there
adjourned question Of veracity" between the gen.
tlenan from Massachusetts and distinguished
statesman of the West Mr. Clay) in relation to tho
navigation of the Mississippi river; and it yet to
be settled whether the gentleman wished to give up
the navigation 10 British or American vessels. He
felt degraded, RepreseI atve OF portion Of the
American people, that the gentleman should bring
forward the instance of the British Government with
regard TO China. We had engaged in two wars with
the English, and had come out Of the conflict with
victory and honor. But as to the bonds of Missis-
sippi. This subject was imperfcctly understood by
a large proper ion of the American people. How
ever, he would not discuss its merits but It
question simply whether or not the State of Missis-
sppi should protect their Constitution and laws from
the frauds of the Union Bank. This was the main
question it was never one to repudate at all but
| simply whether Mississippi should assume debt not
her own
The SPEAKER here remarked that the morning
hour had expired.
Mr.. GWIN said that he should like to 20 on.
Mr. THOMPSON, of Mississippi, moved suspen-
sion of the rule for one hour.
The SPEAKER made reply, the exact import of
which was not heard by the reporter.
MIR. UNDERWOOD called for the special order.
MIR. THOMPSON moved that the special order be
postponed for one hour.
Mr. BARNARD inquired whether the motion Of
the gentleman from Kentucky was not the first ques-
ton before the House
The SPEAKER replied that the motion of the
gentleman from Mississippi in order.
Mr.. THOMPSON said that he would only ask for
half an hour
MIR. JOHNSON, of Tennessee, inquired whether
the gentleman from Mississippi would have the floor
Tomorrow morning
The SPEAKER replied in the affirmative and
Mr.. THOMPSON withdrew his motion.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
On motion of Mr. UNDERWOOD, the House
resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, aud
the following bills laid aside to be reported to
the House, viz:
A bill making appropriation for the insane asy-
lum in the District of Columbia
A bill TO provide for the pauper lunatics Of the
District of Columbia, in the Maryland hospital.
bill providing for the speedy administration of
justice in the District Of Columbia;
bill TO abolish Imprisonment for debt, except in
case of fraud and
bill for the completion of the repairs of the Po-
tomac Bridge.
The Committee rose and reported progress, and tho
House adjourned.