The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-05

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skyIocke's, and moved that il be referred 10 .eiec.
comm Of five
IA desultory debate arose ON the subject oi reie-
renee, 10 which Messrs CAMPBELL, PAYNE,
CHAPMAN, of Alabama, CAVE JOHNSON,
HoPklNS, McDO WELL, DROMGOOLE, and
DUNCAN, participated
Mr' HALE moved the previous question, which
was not seconded.
The question then REQUIRED on IFS reference, and il
was referred 10 select committee Of five.
RHODE ISLAND.
Mr. CRANsTON presented several petitions
which were appropriately referred lie also asked
aud obtained leave to give notice Of his intention at
some future day, TO bring forward several bills
MASSACHUSETTS.
Mr. BAKER presented petition which APP
propriaely referred.
Mr. ADAMS presented resolutions from the pre-
sent Legislature Of the State Of Massachusetts sm-
lar TO those heretofore presented.
mr BuRf raised the question of reception, and
said he wished to debate them.
Mr.. ADAMS then moved that the subject be re-
Tered, that the debate might take place then, he
was anxious to hear the objections which would be
urged against them.
The SPEAKER said they could not now be dcba
ted II such motion made.
MIR. ADAMS demanded the yeas and nays.
The SPEAKER said that the demand for the yeas
and nays was not in order, and read from the rules
which says, "that if debate upon any qnes-
ton, II would have to lie over one day, and take its
place on the calendar"
Mr. ADAMS said that motion Of reception was
depa'eaole' and contehded that call for the yeas
and nays in order
The SPEAKER adhered to his decision.
Mr. ADAMS then moved suspension of the
rules
MIR. CAMPBELL rose and asked the Speaker il it
was IN order for any gentleman TO move suspension
he rnin prnp aIter, hal
been passed by under the rules Of the House. and
which was beyond its reach for the present.
The SPEAKER said the motion to suspend the
rules in order.
The question of order was further debated by
Messrs. GIL MER, BLACK, WINTHROP, ADAMS
and THOMASSON.
The question then REQUIRED, "ShaIl the House
now proceed to c,n,ider the motion of reception"
Mr.. ADAMS demanded the yeas and nays, which
were ordered.
The CLERK then called the roll, ami the following
Is the result yeas "A, nays 81.
So the House refused to consider the question Of
reception.
Mr. ADAMS presented several other petitions
which were appropriately referred.
Mr. ADAMS presented petition from citizens Of
the State OF Maryland praying Congress to pass a
law enforcing the law in relation to fugitive slaves
and said that he did mol know whether it came with
in the rules if so, the Speaker could il him
II was read aud referred 10 the Cornmittee the
Judiciary.
Mr. ADAMS presented petition from citizens of
the State of New York, praying an amendment of
the Constitution SO TO make Federal representa- alton
based upon all free persons and Indians not taxed
Mr. DILLEr L raised The question Of reception.
Mr. HUDSON demanded the yeas and nays; which
ordered.
The CLERK called the roll. and the following is
the result Yeas -, nays 10.
SO the petition not received
Mr.. ADAMS presented petition from citizens Of
the State Of Illinois against the alton Of Texas
which was referred to The Committee Foreign AT
fairs
Also petition of William H. Freeman Lieu
tenant Colonel Of Marines, in relation to Court
Martial which was referred to the Committee
Mill AIRY Affairs.
Mr.. ADAMS presented another petition in rea-
ton to amendment Of the Constitution relative TO
Federal representation
Mr. BURT raised the question Of reception.
Mr.. ADAMS demanded the yea. and nays; which
were ordered
Mr.. ADAMS then moved a call of the House and
asked for tellers which were ordered who repor-
ted 49 in the affirmative, and 80 in the negatye-no
quorum voting.
Mr.. ADAMS then demanded the yeas and nays,
call Of the n use which were ordered.
Mr.. HAMME TT moved that the House adj
journ.
Mr.. HUDSON demanded the yeas and nays on
the motion to adjourn.
MIR; HAMME'rT then withdrew the motion TO
adjourn.
The question then REQUIRED on a call Of the
House.
The Clerk called the roll and the following is the
result-yeas IL, nays 80.
So the House refused call.
Mr.. HOLMES then moved that the House ad-
journ.
And the House adjourned.
Mr.. TlCkLIN, Of Illinois, presented the petition
Of ). g. Whitley and 1875 other citizens Of ILL
nos, praying the establishment Of mail route fro
Lais, cite, in tie State Of Indiana through Danville
and Decatur, 10 Springfield, in the State OF Illinois,
and had 1t referred 10 the Committee the Post
Office and Post Roads
BY Mr.. TlBBATTS: The petition Of Henry
Kings executor, praying the passage of law for
the settlement Of The accounts of his testator for
vices ~ q officer In The Revolutionary war. Refer