Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-15

lion Of the 9th CENSUS
MIR. A.was the author Of the resolution,
and conlended thatthere is a gross error
in that portion Of the census which gives
the proportion of insane colored persons
in the free S,ales.
The report from the Secretary Of Stale
sets forth that no gross error have been
discovered.
This answer moi being satisfactory TO
Mr.. A., he moved to strike out that state
ment from the journal.
After some debate Of an irregular char
meter, The motion was rejected.
Mr.. Saunders, from the Select Commit
lee on The case of Messrs. White & Ralh-
bun. made a repor, in part, embracing the
evidence of 81 witnesses who were exam
ined. The Committee also made report
on the case Of Moore. The man who fred
the pistol. The report on the case was
accompanied by resolution TO the effect
that Moore be delivered over TO the civil
authorities Of the District.
They came to this conclusion, from the
fact, that in accordance with decision OF
the Supreme Court. the House possesses
40 power TO punish except by imprlson'
ment, and that only to the end of session.
After some discussion. the above resolu-
ton was adopted. and Moore was handed
over to constable. He will now have a
full and fair trial at the Court Of Sessions
Mr.. White, after speech on the facts
of his case, moved 10 recommit the report
Of the Committee relative to il, with ln'
slrnc,ious to report OH the tones Of voice
in which he spoke 10 MIR. Rathbun, anu
which led to the blow from The latter.
This motion was finally modified so as
10 omit The instructions.
The debate was then continued for some
hours with considerable warmth by Mes
srs. White, Cave Johnson, Hale, SchencS,
and others.
Finally, the whole matter was postpon-
ed I'LL Tuesday week, and the testimony
ordered 10 be printed.
The House then went into Committee
on the tariff hill.
Mr.. Duncan made speech, after which
the Committees rose and the House ad
journed.
Mr.. Spencer has left the city. I, is said
he went of III very angry state offeel-
ing.
Mr.. Clay attended the 4th ST.. Presby-
terian Church yesterday. He sat on one
side Of the pulpit and MIR. Benton on the
other.
: May7.
In The Senate this morning, Mr.. Dixon
ii. Lewis presented himself, was sworn.
and took his seat.
As usual, there were numerous memo;
rials from various quarters, both fog and
against the annexation of Texas.
A memorial was presented from lndi-
ana, asking thr establishment Of an gris
cultural Institute, the expenses oEbe de-
frayed by the proceeds of the Smithsonian
bequest. ztr..s.
Several bills heretofore ordered 10 be
cngrossed. were taken up, passed, and
sen, 10 the House. !,
Among them were ,he,s Cumberland
Road bill and the bill providing for the
remuneration of crews of American vessels
in cases uf unavoidable shipwreck.
After the reception Of numerous reports
from Committees, Of private aud local
character, the Senate resumed the consid-
Grafton of the tariff resolution relative 10
MIR. McDuffie's tariff bill.
In the House, the consideration Of the
tariff bill was resumed in Committee Of
the Whole.
Messrs. Duncan, Hardin, Sleeves, Tib-
bats, and others gave their views until
late hour--when the Committee rose and
reported progress.
The House then took a recess of two
hours, ald met again al candle light,
when the consideration Of the bill once
more resumed, and the debate continued
till near midnight.
In accordance with resolution, all de-
bate will cease 10 morrow al two P. NJ.
MI Wise Is still here. Ii appears that
the ship in which he has engaged his pas
sage to Brazil, is waiting at Norfolk for a
crew.
Another Prophet Painful Exhibition
The last prophet which has arisen is one
Keyl, German, said 10 be from Piltsburg,
who has taken up his residence in Colum-
biana county. Ohio, and impiously styles
himselr"Christ," He has already num-
her of followers. whom he calls his witness
ses. that he sends out to preach. 1t is sta
ted they have made great Disturbances in
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