The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-25

of on this head was one that no petton should
he @ seua
any other me and the other in l7l3 receive Pc
ttion for any appropriation of money not recommended
MIR. BELsER reminded him that this last was made q
standing order the House
Mr.. WINTHROP then stated that Mr.. Hatsell, who
by Mr. Jehersonn his Manual to be the very
highest best and soundest authortory for the history and
those two very rues declared that there exceptions
and then he goes on to say in words that - no ex-
gold upon every pillar in this hail. and upon scroll Of
silver spendng from the claws Of the eagle above your
head sir these are the words For to receive and hear
and consider the petitions Of their fellow citizens
duty incumbent upon them above all rules and orders for
their own convenience. Justice and the laws Of the
country demand 1t of them"
The speech of ROBERT DALE OWN properly his
maiden effort and the members crowded the seats around
good speech and he was highly praised for by all
As soon as Mr. Wnthrops time expired,
Mr. ADAMS presented the resolutions Of the state OF
similar those he presene the commencement of the
session. which created much FUSS except that the words
Including Indians" read excluding Indians" The
resolutions being read by the Clerk
Mr.. CAMrsKLL, Of s. Gle need not read any more.
Sir, object.
ADAMS (warmly)-They the resolutions of sove.
reign state Sir and should like TO know what honora
BILE motive the gentleman has in objecting TO the reading
SprAKER-The gentleman is out of order to use those
words.
CAMrpKLL.--I would ask what honorable motive the
Mr. ApAMsThe action Sir speaks for itself (angrily)
CAMrBrLL.-The gentleman win wait his tine
sAurpyRs the last resolutions signed by the 60
vernon Marcus Morton
ADAM. -Angriiy) -I believe not sir but for the sar
tisfaetion and qualification Of my friends from North Ca
rolna will state str that these resolutions intro
duced in the Legislature by the leading member Of the
party in Massachusetts and that they passed
both houses unanimously. Much laughter)
sAurpxrs-That information gives me no pain, sir
CLaughter)
ApAMs-I call for the yeas and nays, sir.
ISoyrsoLl-I understand sir that these resolutions
were drawn up by the gentleman himself Ishould like
TO know II he will csndescendto whsthsr that Is
so or not Perfect silence)
Mr.. Cooking at Mr.. Tngersoll with most
curious, nimiabe, seriocomic expression, and then
turning to the Chair, sad, smng) Mr.. Speaker ask
for the yeas and nays, sir. (Roars Of aughter)
They ordered, and resued-ayss 20; nays los.
so the rules not suspcnded and the resolutions
not received.
Mr. Mckay then presented series Of resolutions calling
the Naval Committee and the Committee Military
Affairs 10 inquire into how far the Army be reduc ed
nd whether the approprstiDg $1,000 year to the
manufactured Of small arms cannot he repealed; whether
here enough already in the possession Of
government, without making any more st present Also
reduce Navy cutting down the salaries of all navy
officers particularly ihose waiting for orders; and how
few ships necessary Tor Navy Peace Establishment
The House adjourned almost Immediately sfterwar ds