The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-06

Foreign Rotations, with distractions TO inquire
whether this article had been violated by the
British Government. Mr. l.. wished 10 debate
he subject, and asked the effect Of it's postpone
ment.
The SPEAKER informed him that it would be
the first business aticr the morning hour
Mr.. LEVY yielded the AcW, end
MIR. G. JOHNSON, Of Tennis tnuyed the pre-
viots question.
Mr.. LEVY pleaded very hard for permission 70
make his speech, and promised togo on to-day.
Mr.. ]. consented, and Mr.. j., made his speech,
which lasted one hour, when
MIR. G. JOHNSON moved the previous ques-
ion.
The resolution Of reference was adopted. and
Mr.. WINTHROP, of Mass, moved that the
communication ne printed. -
Mr.. GIDDINGS, Of Ohio, rose, and asked il
he motion to print was debateable. M
The SPEAKER said it was.
Mr.. e. then commenced a reply to the remarks
# Mr.. Levy, bun had not gone far when
Mr.. c. j. INGERSOLL, of Pa. called him to
o der.
Tue SPEAKER could not say whether his re-
marks were 10 order or not, because the commu-
cation which it was proposed to print had not
:een read.
Mr.. GIDDINGS proceeded, but had not gone
ar, when $500 ais. f..
Mr.. DELLET, of Ala, called him to order
And as the Speaker declined again to enforce
he call, a4 a
Mr. DELLEI, appealed from the decision, or
rather INDIGESTION of the Speaker.
Mr.. WELLER, of Ohio, moved that the COM
nuncation be read aud the Clerk enlightened
he House by reading the same.
The SPEAKER then decided that it was mi
in order to debate the subject Of slavery upon the
6 AZ ian X Z a ! +
Mr.. GIDDINGS then went on with his re-.
marks, but was soon interrupted again by call
order lie insisted with much spirit upon his
lights as member of the House. He hoped
.ha gentleman would not be more captious with
aim than with the delegate from Florida. lie
was allowed to go on and conclude his remarks.
Mr.. PETTI'r of Ia !, next rose, and could moi
see what law there was for directing the Presl-
dent to give notice of the termination OF this
art Gle in the Treaty Of Washington. In his
view, this agreement for the mutual surrender
Of criminals was the only really valuable article
in the whole treaty--it was the only one that
would have induced him to vote for the ratifica-
ton of that treaty. s ss4 5sa 4;
MIR ADAMS made some remarks, mostly IN
audible to the reporter, but was understood TO
say that the article in ques,lon contemplated the
surrender of slaves. He adverted to the bad
feeling which existed in this country and in
England, and ieh was brought about by the
presses and politicians Of both nations; he prom
ised that no act on his part should tend to foster
this mutual i'll will @ Is
The question on printing was then taken, and
it twas ordered s4 sA f.sa
The House took up the bill from the Commit
tee Of Ways and Means to provide for the pay.
lent of revolutionary pensioners. An amend
ment was proposed, and pending the same 9
motion for adjournment was made. AT quarter
past four the yeas and nays were called on this
motion, and stood, ayes 70, noes 80. The pre-.
vious question was. moved, and under its opera
ton the bill was passed. 5ba..ls
The rules were suspended to enable Mr..
BLACK, of Ga. to submit resolution for the
employment Of four additional folders of docu-
ments, at So per diem After great variety Of
motions, without acting on the resolution,
The House adjourned. a