Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-03-14


70 cdl a, giving rise to debate, for which scvcrr
u Members expressed their desire.
a Mf Pau Of New York introduced bill amen
,. daiory OF the Naiuflixsiion Laws (dsr'ns wit
The nrcsrn, TO years notice, 30 ne TO eff Ct the Nat
J. utilization IN five years, as ut present, but with
n out no,ice) Referred to the judiciary Committee
}. Mr Holmes offered resolution declaring th
. right Of the South 10 the onioymcn, OF their Slav,
propcrr. unmclessd BY Federal action the re
4 cep,ion by Congress OF Abolition petitions and in
fraction oftbe shirt ofthe Constitution and an in
> reference with III, rights OF the States, SC.
4 Various other unmportant resolutions were Of
Tered.
In Senate among the petitions presented wa,
one by Mr. Wright, from Messrs Prime, Ward
and King, of n Y. for the paymen. Of Treasury
Notes taken in the course OF business bu, with the
Government, decline to pay as beng frauiienily
obtained.
Thursday, Feb %.
In the House, to day the debate upon the 2lst
rule has finally been terminated and alter heav.
days work at voting and an obstinate defense OF
the fnmou, rule. il is at length rejected 10 the
great consideration and chagrn of the Southern
members The final question upon the adoption
of the code of rules remains-ali of which may be
laid upon the table (leaving the existing rules, in
! rlndins the 2is, sill ia fu,oc) Ofihs. however.
there is liuIe prospect The hour. rule, be 1t re.
marked. is also superseded and dispensed with
by this LocoHouse--of professions so extensive
desire for the despatch Of public business
democracy" despairing rs he did of the adopt
ion Of tho 2lsl rule, TO come up and vote for his
substitute as more practicable and better calculated
to the speedy disposal Of this matter and the expe
dhion of the business ofthe House than either Of
the other preceding propositions He also can
vassed tho several votes upon this question of the
present session, charging upon the Wings the loss
OF this rule
Mr. Bcser moved to lay the whole subject on
the table. Rejected yeas 90, nays o.
The question now recurring on Mr. Drom.
COOLIES amendment to Mr.. Adams report, propo.
sing to substitute for all except 10 of Mr. Adams
code OF rules he had prepared (including ,he2lst
in modified form and that empowering the ma.
Jority at any time at their pleasure TO suspend
the rules to gointo committee ofthe whole Uuion
or to pass resolution to terminate debate therein.
and excluding the hour rule &c)
Mr. Schenck called division of the question
so as 10 vote on the two rules above specified sepa.
rately
Mr.. Belscr again moved to lay the whole sub
ect on the table Mr. White (Iate speaker) an.
oeaed from the decision that this was in order.
IN the ground that the main question having been
ordered must be taken. The question ofthe Spea.
ger, OF course, was sustained. The motion 10 Law
m the table was rejected; Ayes 70, Nays IO7.
Mr. Dromgoole's amendment, with the except.
on Of the two rules mentioned were then adopted:
Ayes s3, Noes 70
The trying question was then taken and the Il
nle was rejected BY the large majority OF twenty
otes Ayes Sc Nays LOG.
MIR. Dromgooles amendment to Mr. Adams re.
hovi ID
ule) pending the final question of agreeing to the
eport, as amended, the House adj.
In Senate, various petitions were presented
Mr.. Breese continued the Oregon debate in J.
ispasslonate and argumentive speech in support u
the resolution looFng the termination of
lie joint occupation oflhe territory I
Wednesday, March 6.
In the Senate, debate on the bill for the encour-
cement OF the settlement ofths Oregon was con.
nued, but without final action.
The bill repeating the act dismoun,ing the see
nd regiment of Dragons were orderd 10 third
aiding.
In the House the bill providing for the election of
resident and Vice President in a uniform manner
nd on the same day,through; the Union, was con.
dered "
Mr. Elmer, Chairman of The Committee on q,
lections) moved an amendment to except from =,
e operation of this bill the coming Presidential 81
lection This, bill ifpassed, he said would re- "
re corresponding change oflegslaure in most or re
an the states the attempt to supply which, in
:, or'ei 'me between the final passage of the W
u and the election would occasion much confu.
IN and expense
lfthere was any thing which could ever severe.
try our Government it would be serious con. W
Il OF the election Of President or Vice President
the Constitution having established no lribu.
to decide it, or the power never having III,
en- exercised and being very doubtful Much ~,
nton therefore became them in meddling with -"
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