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lima iudpe and he will there find another part OF the
story, which have not mentioned as full verified as
the gentleman (Mr. lloLMEs) admits the part stated
in relation to him 10 have been true.
Mr. A. in conclusion said l have already irespassed
long on the patience of the House. nnvll at present
say no more unless il be TO say that, although am
moi in the habit of making broad and unqualified pro-
LESSONS Of attachment to the Union am neverthe-
less devoted TO the Union and devoted to the Cons,u-
Ton. My whole life hitherto has been devoted the
supper, Of both and my remaining days upon cnrih,
which in the course of nature can be but few, shall be
IN the same manner dedicated to support and sustain
both the Union and the Constitution. But do not,
therefore pledge myself not to present petitions either
| OF my own Of my States TO amend the CoDstu-
ton That is within the power OF the House; but II
is not within the power Of this House TO refuse TO
ceive petition 10 amend the Constitution in any Of
its parts. =.
Mr. CLIPPINGS wished to make an explanation, Mr.
Wish moved that the Rule be farther suspended Ne
gaiived Yeas IS: Nays ga.
Mr. BELsEn of Ala regarding the Massachusetts
i Resolution as a movement to dissolve the Union,
moved that they do lie the table, and thereon ask
ed the Yeas and Nays, which we're ordered Yeas,
Sirty: four: Nays, One hundred and Four
The question being now on the reference, Mr.
BEAnpsLrY of N. Y. hoped that Mr. Adams would
have just such reference as he wished, Mr. KENNEDY
hoped that the Committee would consist entirely of
Massachusetts men, that we may see what they will
do Mr. JAMESON thercuDon Withdrew his motion to
refer to the Judiciary Committee and the motion for
the Select Committee prevailed, without division.
great number of petitions for Reduction Of Post.
age, Indemnity for French Spoations, International
Copyright, &c. were now presented, and the House
adjourned to Tuesday next.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 1913.
In SENArE-Mr Atchison gavo notice of bill to
: establish Territorial Government in Oregon The
resolution of Mr. Brown, asking for Information rela.
tive to Mexico and Texas adopted The Senate
adjourned after short executive session.
u HOUSE OF REpREsESrArivEs-Th subject of the
reduction of hostages came up this morning upon
memorial presented by Mr. King, of n. York, from
- ST. Lawrence county, asking reform in :he post Of
!; flee laws. The memorla was referred 10 the COM
i nttce post Offices and post roads. Memorials
The same subject presented from various parts of
y tho country which were also appropriately referred
y sc ect committee of nine was appointed to con-
- slider the application for National armory at Pitts
y burgh.
" A memorial presented bv Mr. Giddnes. of Ohio, in
~ relation to slavery in the District of Columbia, was
= declared inndmissablc under the rule.
, Mr. Adams presented several memorials which
, were decided 10 have come under the same rule by
the Speaker and on appeal beng taken by Mr. A. the
=" chair sustained, los TO 40.
IT. memorial asking an investigation into the affairs
: of the Commonwealth Bank of Mass. was presented
he by Mr. Hudson The memorial offers TO show thai
ne the United States defrauded of Sl50000 in the
W. sci ement with that bank
y; The states scverav called on for petitions.
Il, Mr. Parmenier. from the Committee on Naval AZ
fairs reported bill to authorize the President of the
H. United states to direct transfers of appropriations il
w the navn service under certain circumstances, whic
e was read twice by its title.
ne After lengthy debate the question being taken, tn
the state of the Union and was ordered 10 be printed
es Several unimportant motions having been mad
ISL the House adjourned.
HI WASHINGTON, Dec. q.
ri The sun degned to shine to day over the good pee
o pie Of the District and for the first time in thrice
nv days. The god of day was never more wecon
'c messenger, and all the world was brought out hv il
re- benign influence The Rotunda was free Weir
OF picture of the Landing of the Pilgrims and the Aven,
i.' wore all the appearance of pleasant day.
' The preservation ofmenorlas was the order Of bu
he mess this morning in the House A great many wei
IN presented, hut none for Abolition Mr. Adams pr,
MS scented one against the admission of any slave Sta
on into the Union which took The usual reference to Il
no Committee on Forcgn Affairs. The COMMITTEE
called upon for reports, but none OF public int
',J were presented.
cir The minority next proceeded to adopt, fpossble
resolution TO turn ont the present efficient Post mast
in OF the Mouse of Representatives.
az Mr. Holmes, of S. G., who in common win son
o few others does not relish oil the prescription Ct 7
en- majority moved TO Law the resolution upon the tab
les The motion was lost, 81 TO ~.
nc The resoluan to elect Postmaster on the 4th
M January next, warthen adopted, So TO G3.
ed This vote is indicative of the fate that awaits "
an Mccormick, the present Postmaster of the ious
NY His head is 10 he 'chopped off, Notwithstanding
III, is most efficient officer and upon whom lar!
M family is dependant. The majority in the House a
NV most unspafln. in their prescription.
i resolution calling for Information in relation
ne persons who have received bounes with or wilho
land warrants gave rise 10 an extended debaiein tt
'ut ofpersons upon the ground that spectators won
OF ge, hold of information that would enrich themselve
IN and do the real claimants good. The debate W.
IN of public interest, and ended in the adoption of II
in resolution.
us Alr Hale OF y. H., presented resolution ycserda
winch was nHH. del ated, calling for information d
III, signing to break down the Home Squadron. n
nd Hale continues to deserve his reputation of being
- lIa'e-storm. He speaks regularly thrice day. al
nld says nothing.
mp SELECT COMMITTEE.
"n Unon the resolution presented by Mr. Adams fro
IN the Legislature Of Mass upon the subject off Sla
IN representation.
re- J. q. Adams. Chairman
al r. Banwell Rhet. of S. C.
on X. J. lnaergoll, Of Pa.
vas Edmund Burke, of New Hampshire.
no +. II. Morse, of Mime.
c. \. w. Glmer. of Va.
ing c. Davis, of Kentucky.
the c. Semplc, Of Indiana.
ra- j. r. GdIings, Of Ohio.
Pc The Senate were not engaged in the consilera,
tier of any important business this mornngand after
ins session OF half an hour adjourned.
A3esoluon, calling for detailed acc )unt Of /
Of expenditures of the Government was adopted. 1t "
IN presented by Mr. Walker, who wished to know
iln when and where Of all the Government cxpendtur
the under all the Administrations.
I'M Mr. Breeze, oflinois, presented n Bill which W
lu- twice read and referred authorizing persons to who
,ni reservations ofand made under Indian treaties
ALLEVIATE the same in fee.
Mr.
the THURSDAY, Dec. %
I of SESArE-'Ths body was in session only a {,
of moments. After the presentation of few petition
be memorials &c principally of private character,
say, little other miscellaneous but nnlmporanl busne
hI- il wen, into executive business and few minutes
] nj ter adjourned
dge HousE.-Payne, of Alabama, gave noce that
rect should ask leave introduce bill TO repeal the
distributing the public lands. Slidell, of louisa
He gave notice that he should ask leave to ntroduc
n of bill to exempt from duty cotton imported from II
mes Mr. Levy, of Florida, presented papers
e of ing specification of charges against Judge Dough-
- OF Florida which were referred to the COMMITTEE
ares the Judiciary.
inc The Speaker then called for petit ons and mer