The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-01-31

The CLERK then read the Journal of yesterday -
After which,
The SPEAKER announced the first business in
order to be the
REPORT ON Tue RULES
And that Mr.. A. JOHNSON, of Tennessee was en-
titled TO the floor
Mr.. JOHNSON then took the floor and made an
argumenative speech favor Of the retention of the
2h rule, and in favor OF the rights of the South qua
rantied by the compromises OF the Constitution. lie
said that his constituents were not suppants, asking
fkvors Of this body. They his masters, and had
right to demand him to perform certain duties with
out assuming The attitude Of petitioners. They were
the sovereigns of the county, and from whom all
power Is derived; and this Government, is nothing
nor less than the creature OF the sovereign
States. He ridculed the idea of the creator humby
petitioning the creature Of their own creaou but
there was difference between the right of petition
and legislation The right of petition inheren,
in the people, and legislation was derived from them,
but he OF opinion that the moment PETITION was
presented by Repre- sentative, the right 10 petition,
according to the Constitution, fully complied
with, and he denied the constitutional power of Con-
gress TO abolish slavery in the District because the
Legislatures of Virginia and Md had not the power
themselves to abolish slavery because their bill of
rights secured the people in their rights their pro-
perty and If they had not the power how could they
delegate power to this Government which they did
not possess themselves
Mr.. BURKE offered resolution, authorizing the
Speaker TO adjourn the House at 9 p. nj but with
drew it.
Mr.. HAMMETT renewed the resolution offered
by Mr. Burke, which was decided in the affirmative,
so as 10 allow the members opportunity of attend
ing the funeral of Mrs Redng, consort Of The Hon.
MIR. Redng, of New Hampshire.
The SPEAKER presented several Executive com
munications; which were appropriately disposed OF.
The SPEAKER then announced the next business
in order 10 be the
TRANSFER OF NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Mr. CAVE JOHNSON suggested the proprety
OF his colleague (Mr. Milton Brown to allow the
rules to be suspended to receive reports from com
mittees.
Mr.. BROWN then asked the Chair if his amend
ment in order.
The SPEAKER said it would be in order when
Mr. CAVE JOHNSON then moved suspension
of the rules to allow the standing committees
10 make reports, which should not create debate.
The question required a suspension of the
rules, and i, was decided in tie aft Tmative.
so the rules were suspended.
The SPEAKER then called the committees in or.
der, for reports.
COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS
Mr.. VANCE made several reports, which were ap-
proPriatey disposed Of
Mr.. VANCE reported several private bills which
were referred to Committee Of the Whole
made the order Of the day for tomorrow, and
printed
MIR. VANCE also presented additional papers in
relation TO the claim of Joseph NJ Fernandez which
were laid upon the table, and ordered to be printed
with the report made few days ago, adverse TO such
claim.
Mr. RAMSAY reported bill for the relief of Mr..
J. keard, deceased, late of Maryland which was
referred TO a Committee Of the Whole House, and
made the order Of the day for morrow and the re.
port ordered to be printed
Mr.. COBB reported bill for the relief of Daniel
Steenrod which was read the first and second time
and referred to Committee of the Whole and made
the order Of the day for tomorrow, and the report
and bill printed
MIR. BOWLlN reported bill for the relief Of AL
borne Allen; which read the first and second
time, made The order Of the day for tomorrow and
referred TO COMMITTEES Of the Whole, and printed
Mr.. BOWLlN also reported bill for the relief Of
j. Hood, which was read the first and second time
referred TO a Committee Of the Whole House. made
the order Of the day for tomorrow, and the report
and bill printed.
COMMERCE.
Mr.. LABRANCHE reported a bill for the relief
Of the New Orleans and Carrolton Railroad Compa-
n.y. which read the first and second time, made
the order Of the day for morrow and referred to
Committee Of the Whole, and the report and bill
dered TO be printed.
PUBLIC LANDS.
Mr.. J. w. DAVIS made an adverse report on
private claim, which was laid upon the table and Or
dered to be printed.
"A
Of locating Virginia military land warrants, SC,
which was read the frst and second time, made the
order oil the day for tomorrow, referred TO a Com
mittee Of the Whole, and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. HOUSTON reported bill for the relief Of
g. u. Hollinsworth, OF Lowndes county, Alabama
which was read the first and second time made the
order Of the day for tomorrow, referred to a Com
mittee Of the Whole, and the report and bill ordered
TO be printed.
rHs POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS
Mr.. HOPKINS reported back to the House reso-
luton, with an amendment which had been referred
TO the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads,
which was ordered to be printed
DISTRICT or COLUMBIA
Mr. CAMPBELL reported a bill authorizing the
sale Of part of certain public reservations IN the
City Of Washington, and for other purposes, which
referred TO Committee Of the Whole, made
the order of the day for tomorrow, and read the
first and second time, aud the report and the Till
dcred to be printed.
Mr.. WILKINS made an adverse report in the case
Of Mary Reside, explaining the grounds of the OBJ
lection Of the committee.
Mr.. G. j. INGERSOLL moved 10 refer the sub
ject to select committee. lie said he knew some
thing about the claim, and no standing committee Of
Tie House could discharge IFS appropriate duties, and
at the same time investigate this claim.
Mr.. CAVEJOHNSON objected.
The SPEAKER then suggested to MIR. wilkins
the ptophety Of Withdrawing the report, and present
It some other day because the rules had Only been
suspended to receive reports upon which there was
no debote.
Mr.. WILKINS withdrew the report.
PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS.
MIR. DlLLET made two adverse reports against
private claims, which were laid upon the table and
ordered to be printed