The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-01-12

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engaged in the exploring expedition.
The Senate then went into Executive
Session and confirmed the nomination Of
Matthew ST. Clair Clarke as Sixth Audi.
tor of the Post Office Department the
Senate then adjourned.
Ia the Senate on the goth, a cnmmuni.
cation was received from the State Depart
ment in reference TO the changes and mod
llicatlons in commercial restrictions OF 9th
or nations as far as known.
Mr.. Benton offered resolution that the
Naval Committee inquire into the expe-
d cncy Of establishing in Mississippi man
uiactory Of hemp for the United States.
4 number Of other resolutions were pre-
scented by other members when the Senate
adjourned.
In the Senate, on the 2lst, Mr.. Atchi-
son of Missouri called up bill, offered by
him heretofore, TO facilitate and encourage
the settlement of Oregon. This bill was
referred 10 Select Committee Of five, 10
be appointed by the Chair.
The remainder Of the Session was taken
up by bill in reference TO the little Of Pea
Patch Island, when the Senate went into
Executive Session. After being shor,
lime thus engaged il adjourned.
ln the Senate, on the 22d, Messis. Ben
ton and Atchison presented petitions for
the protection and occupation Of Oregon.
Mr.. Jarnigan presented the resolutions
Of the Legislature of Tennessee, relative
10 Army Orders No. 40. which they con-
tend has done manifest injustice TO Gen.
l.. T. Gaines. MIR. j. said he should take
an early opportunity to introduce bill TO
carry out the views Of the Legislature.
Mr.. Barrow submitted resolution -ea:-
ling upon the President Cos such lmiorna-
ton in refero"ee 20 Mexican claims, as
was not Incompatible with the public inte-
I rest.
After brief space spent in Executive
Session, adjourned until the 26th.
In the Senate, on the Goth, tue day was
taken up principally with private business.
On the eth, 2Sih and 29lh, the Senate
was in session but short time each day,
which was devoted to petitions and resolu-
tons, and then the Senate adjourned TO the
I'd instant.
In the House of Representatives. on the
10Th, after some time spent in determin
ing what business had precedence, Mr.
Wise succeeded in having the rules sus
pended and the Housc went into Commit
tee OF the Whole on the state Of the Union
when Mr.. Wise presented series Of re-
solutions providing for the reference of tho
various portions OF the Presidents Message
TO appropriate Committees.
Ia the House, on the Goth, the Speaker
stated that the first business in order wa:
Mr.. Davis resolution in reference to al
( investigation of the right Of certain mem
bers TO their seats, which was adopted b,
yeas las, nays 80, as follows:
Resolred. That the Committee on Elections o
, directed to examine and report upon the cortif
Gates Of election. or other cieden.ial of the mem
beers returned TO serve in this House, and tina
, they enquire and report whether he several mem
bers Of this House have been elected in contcrmi
" with the Constitution and Law.
Mr.. Barnard's resolution for the amend
ment Of the journal coming up, after SOM
debate was laid on the table, ayes li6, nay
80, the House again refusing to enter III
+ Protest on the Journals.
: The next business in order v'-' '!i'
question of the reception rs " 'i'e'no' ID
from citizens Of New sOri, presented by
NJ AJ,ns an 80 18th, praying the pas
sac Of s,,~n laws and the adoption of suct
..ssiI1ments to the Constitution Of the U
States as would forever dissolve the people
Of That State from all further connexior
, with slavery. This memorial was laid OF
the table.
Mr.. Adams presented sundry other pc.
.itious, the last Of which was a petition
from 226 most respectable citizens OF Hi
, nois, praying Congress to pass laws pro.
yiding for confession Of national sins tc
t pass an act acknowledging the dominion
; Of our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ; to pass an act making an acknowl-
cdgement of the laws Of God and, also,
praying an amendment 10 the Constitution
which should secure TO every individual
in the United States the self.evident truth
Of the Declaration Of Independenee--( Ito
wit, the right Of life, liberty, and the pur-
suit of hoppincss.)
This petition causing debate, The Speak
or decided it had to lie over.
In the House, on tho 2lst, Dir. Cling
man was excused from serving on the
Committee of Claims.
The question of the reception Of the pc
tions presented by Mr.. Adams coming up
: Mr.. 4. rose and addressed tho House for
some time when he was called to order,
when MIR. 4, making some reflections on
the Chair was ordered to take his scat
After an incidental debate, in which many
members partook, Mr.. Adams was permit
ted to proceed in order, and he did pro-
coed in the most sarcastic manner. The
question of reception was finally laid on
the table, 9S TO so.
Mr.. Adams next offered resolutions oil
the Legislature of Massachusetts, propos-
ing TO amend the Constitution, SO as to n
portion representation and taF''
Mp .too ptR dsse and gave notice (of