The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-12-29

sentiments. lie wanted 10 know by what authorit,
lhs House could resolve itself into court Of Habea
corpus, TO investigate particular subjects' II wa;
directly at war with the Judiciary Of the eountry-
was al variance with the course Of the Legislatures
OF Inc States Congress is called here in legsla-
i've capacity and not judicial and he had no obec-
on TO eglslate upon the defects OF this law but he
uid protest against acting judicial, ia this especial
case lie agreed perfectly with his colleague MIR.
Sephens) In his Interpretation and illustration Of the
law oil Georgia upon this subject but this case was
diheren because the Judicial tribunals of this Dis
uiet are competent to grant relief in the premises
without interrupting the legislation of the country
lie would vote Tor amending the law, if defective,
Out be was utterly opposed TO referring this particular
case to any committee whatever.
Mr. SrETSON, Of New York said he differed
with his colleague Mr.. Davis upon this subject in
toto, because he believed the rights of the States
were the bulwarks of this Union. New York
had abolished slavery il was true, and he was
: ad OF IT. but he would not interfere with those
belonging to other States. His colleague had said
that II the South were to abolish slavery he would
Dc Tor dissolution ofhe Union This is the strong
EST sentiment he heard in his life, and he was
sorry It escaped the lips Of his colleague.
MIR. PAYNE called Mr. SrETsoN to order for ir-
relevancy but withdrew his objection having mis-
Understood him.
Mr. DAVIS rose and said he was not an Aboi-
ZIONIST and could not be one, for he believed it was
against the interests Of the North to abolish slavery
ne voted for the reception of this petition not as an
Abohtlonlst, but to release American citizen.
Mr. IETSON. My colleague out Herods IIe-
rodhe Is not IN favor OF abollshing slavery in the
South, and should C Southern States do il of their
own accord and TO whom it properly belongs, he
would be IN favor of dissolution OF the Union
Mr. DAVIS. Yes, sir would
MIR. STETSON said he could not concur in such
sentiment, because he priced the Union too much !;
ana he was opposed TO referring this subject to Sc
cct committee
Mr.. A.V. BROWN offered an amendment to re-
Ter the subject to the committee on the Judiciary
wi instructions TO report the defects in this law.
The previous question was here demanded and he
withdrew his amendment
Mr. ADAMS said, according to some gcntcmen's
views, the blackness of mans lace was considered
prima tacie evidence OF his being slave until he
proves otherwise and Southern gentlemen seemed
to him to be very tenacious upon this subject. To
satisfy them upon this subject, he would inform
them that Mr. White, OF Louisiana, a Southern man
and Shareholder, had introduced bill here, the
effect Of which was TO reach a case similar to the
one under consideration except that his face happen
ed to be nhie and not black lie then read from the
Journal the proceedings Of the House, the number of
the bill, aud the proceedings had thereon and held it
up as precedent to govern the House in the now
before it. He said great deal had been SAID about
excitement; but nothing had taken place in this to
compare with the last Congress; and alluded to the
misunderstanding between Mr.. Bolts and Mr. Gid
dmgs, which caused him TO resign his upon this
floor.
lie said the negro in jail was as much citizen of
the United States as any other man--Le was citizen
oil Virginia, whose motto was the personifcation of
hberty-lt was SIC semper tyranniS--and he was
IN jail, advertised 10 be solicitor his jail fees; and
are told we have no right to interfere. Con-
gress has right to interfere. Let the sub ect be
crrcd to select committee who would report upon
the facts, and then repeal the law, and set the Ame
rican citizen at liberty.
Mr. PAYNE, of Alabama, said he had studiously
avoided becoming excited but lie could not help be-
coming so when this subject was introduced here
where it did not of right belong He went into logical
argument TO show the i'll effects of the repeal of this
law upon the States of Maryland and Virginia, who
were deeply interested in this matter.
Mr.. WELLER moved the previous question, but
Withdrew il to allow
MIR. MCCONNELL to say a few words who was
very laconc and pointed in his remarks. He warned
the Northern members to be cautious about what they
were doing.
MIR. HENLEY rose TO point OF order.
The CHAIR explained.
MIR MCDOWELL inquired Of the Chair if the law
would, as IT stands, sell the negro if he proved his
freedom;
The CHAIR said he had not examined the law.
The previous question was again renewed.
Mr.. CAMPBELL rose to point of order.
The CHAIR explained.
division was called for, when, upon a count il
was seconded
And the main question put and decided in the
affirmative.
SO the memorial Of the negro was referred
A.motion was made 10 AL oun; which " as lost
MIR SLIDELL presented a preamble and resou-
tons OF the State OF Louisiana in relation TO relundng
the fine of General jackson, who moved suspen-
sion of the rules 10 allow the House TO go into Com
mitiee OF the Whole, and demanded the yeas and
nays, which resulted as follows Yeas ll6 nays 40.
So the House resolved itself into Committee Of
the Whole, Mr. J. w. Davis in the Chair.
Mr. SLlDELL moved to take up the bill refund
Ing the fine Of Gen Jackson.
Mr. BARNARD rose TO point Of order, and said
that the unfinished business was first in order.
The unfinished business was suspended and the
Committee took up the bill refundng the fine of Gen.
Jackson.
Mr. STEPHENS, Of Georgia, offered substitute,
which was rejected.
Me-. {. J. IN GERSOLL said he would not con-
sumo the time Of the House, but he would inform
The honorable gentleman from Georgia, that the bill
drawn up by him did cast censure upon the Judge
who imposed the fine upon Gen. Jackson
Mr. STEPHENS spoke warmly against the bill.
After be had concluded his remarks,
Mr. SLlDtLL gave historical sketch Of the
whole affair occurred, indicating the character
OF Gen. Jackson, in a most happy and satisfactory
manner.
The Committee then rose, and the Chairman, Mr..
}. w. DAVIS reported progress TO the House, and
asked leave TO sit again.
Mr.. WELLER then moved that when the House
adjourn II would adjourn~ntil Tuesday next
So the House adjourned until Tuesday next
Mr.. BELSER, Of Alabama, yesterday intro
ducod petition, signed 10y sundry citizens of the
counties Of Macon and Pike in the State Of Alabama
asking for the establishment of a mail route from
Tuskegce, to Troy, IN the said State.
MARRIED,
On Thursday evening last, by Rev. SErrIMus TUs-