The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-12
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
RHODE ISLAND.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
RHODE ISLAND.
Mr.. CRANSTON, of r. l., was permitted, on
leave of the House, to make explanations of GER
tain remarks of his on Friday and Saturday last,
and to reply to certain accusations of Mr.. Rath-
bun prejudicial to himself and his State.
This subject disposed of, some personal ex-
plantations were made by several of the Ohio del
egation in reference to resolution concerning
Senate bill providing for removal of the circuit
court from Cincinnati to Columbus, Ohio.
RESOLUTIONS FROM STATES.
The call of States for resolutions was COM
menced with South Carolina, where it was last
dropped.
MEETING OF THE HOUSE.
Mr.. COBB, Of Ga, submitted resolution that
the meeting Of the Hnuse hereafter should be a,
II o'clock, instead of IL. On this Mr.. H. called
for the previous question. s
At first no quorum voted, but finally the resolu-
ton was adopted by l27 to %.
Mr. BLACK, of Ca, submitted the following
resolution:
Reso red. That Congress has no constitutional
power to abolish slavery in the Territories or in
the District OF Columbia, or TO r ceve any memo
purpose, either directly or indirectly.
MIR. B. moved the previous question.
Mr. CAVE JOHNSON moved to lay the reso-
luton on the table.
Mr.. ADAMS inquired of the Speaker, for the
informa ion Of the House, whether the resolu ion
did not fall within the provisions of the 21st
rule. ssN
The SPEAKER, after moments hesitation,
decided that it did not
Mr. InLJNCOM tbo, III he ~ ct;cc q,
lay on the table, which was Immediately renewed
by another member, and the yeas and nays called.
1t was laid on the table by vote Of SO to 81.
This vote was of a mixed character.
DISTRICT ELECTIONS.
Mr.. DAVIS submitted joint resolution re-
commencing to the State Legislatures so to
amend the several State constitutions as to provide
for elections by districts. The resolution was
laid on the table, under objections.
THE TARIFF.
Mr.. BOYD, of Kentucky, moved that 10000
extra copies of the report and bill of the Com
mitiee Of Ways and Means referring TO the
| tariff, be printed for the use of the House. Mr..
B. moved the previous question.
Mr.. HARDIN desired that the resolution might
be read TO embrace the minority report but the
previous question cut off all amendments, mo-
lions, and debate. The resolution was adopted
ny ayes 1US, noes Oh.
THE RULES
Mr.. CAVE JOHNSON, Of Tennessee, SUBJ
mitted resolution to the effect that majority
mi. hi, at any time, have power to go in and out
of Committee Of the Whole, and to discharge
that committee from the consideration OF bills.
] his resolution was di cussed, upon point of
order, by Messrs. Adams, Johnson, Schenck,
and others.
Mr.. SAUNDERS, of North Carolina, called
for division Of the resolution, and said he was
Ill favor OF the first part, but not Of the gig.
he resolution upon going into committee al
any time was carried, by ayes !2, noes Is.
he second branch Of the resolution, 10 dis
charge the Committee Of the " hole from bills
by majority vote vas also adopted: Ayes SO,
noes Is.
GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT.
Mr.. MILL ON BROAN presented resou-
ton nstruc,ng the Committee on Military A.
fairs to report to The House communication
made to them by General Scott; adopted
Mr. SCHENCK submitted resolution that The
President inform the House, if not Incompatible
with the public interest, whether Mr.. Duff
Green has been appointed or recognized in any
capacity as an agent Of this Government in
Great Britain; and, if so, under what authority.
Objection being nude
Mr.. S moved suspen ion Of the rules, and
The yeas and nays were called, and were, S3
70 rs so the resolution was lost.
GENERAL JACKSON.
A Joint Resolution was submitted by some