The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-15

Individual unless perhaps some unutored person would
confound them with the people of Hay and believe all
Americans to be black because there Africans in this
country. The American minister'-the Peruvian
mnister"-the titles are quite distinct, and there is no
confusion. The title United States of America is one
proudly distinctive In the most solemn manner in the
Constitution we have designated ourselves the peo-
thirds of century, have maintained this title in an
honorable amongst the nations of the earth To
then cease to be the people under whom Washington
conquered. Indeed take it for granted that no man,
cestry would for any consideration change this name
now face gentleman (Ir. John jay who has an hon
orable name. Would he be willing to have i recorded
that his the first Chief Justice of "Alegha
MIA" and of the United States Of America Appause
Mr. then moved to strike out the resolutions
proposed the committee and to insert others which he
proposed embodying the remarks just reported.
The Rev. MIR. MAsoS.-I would be very sorry if we
resolutions The issue with great precision
in the resolutions Of the committee and let the vote be
taken on that.
lutions.
The President explained the point of order.
Mr. Mason asked for more perfect understanding OF
Mr.. PHILIP HorE-I beg your pardon-what is the
question
The President again stated it.
Mr.. HorE-I hope Mr. Lawrence's motion will be laid
on the table Let the vote be taken on the original ques.
ton.
Mr.. Durs-why, by adopting Mr.. Lawrence's motion
reject the original resolutions in the most emphatic
A NEMsER-What is the question "a laugh)
ANorHER-Mr. Lawrence's motion only goes to strike
out.
DR.. MArrHEws-ls that the whole motion
Mr.. FIELp--Ycs.
Mn HoNr-By adopting Mr. Lawrences notion we
only postpone judgment But wish the questien decided
at once and for glory in the name Of an American
citizen and don't want my birthright taken away.
move that the resolutions lie on the table, (Some con-
fuson)
Mn. CHARLES. F. HorrMAN-There is great deal Of
Misrepresentation about this matter We don't pretend to
give new name to the country, but we wish simply to
suggest to the natural historian to the geogaphcr and
to the man Of science designation for the country that
tending any dsrespec to any one beg to offer series
Of resolutions that in my opinion will expose the misap-
|. Resolved That though well defined nomenclature
may be important in every branch Of physical science
quence in geography, history and general literature
claim the serious attention Of this society Gaughter
act of Congress to the newspapers of the United States
and the newspapers Of Cuba catalogue
e %ok W L R,orY sG and as
products alike of Mexico New Jersey and Labrador,
does not lead to any inconvenience of any moment in
either literature or science commercial statistics.
8. Resolved, That the term All eghanian System
applied BY the eminent geographcr Balbi (Abrige de
try from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to that Of Mexico
not considered by this society as an appropriate terrific
rial term for either the mountains or the valleys of this
country
4. Resolved, That the recommendation of the word
Allcghana or any other term intended to embrace
nercally the valleys and plains well mountains OF
this country and used by writers in the
the phrase New England is now applied to portion of
favor from this society. daughter and applause)
Mr. Howl would move that these resolutions also
lie the table, unless they be extended by the author
into two duodecmo volumes SO that we may have the
pleasure Of reading another delightful book from that
quarter Qaugh)
Mr. CHAuNcEY made few pertinent remarks against
the resolutions of tho Committee.
Mr.. Mason asked again what was the question:
The PRESIDENT again stated it.
Mr. HoNE wished the resolutions of NJ Lawrence to
lie on the table: don't want to main this child
| 10 Ii rtnhkn ovuhto AID vnn1o,
Mr.. DuER-I want some light the point Of order
Professor McvIcKAR moved that the whole matter be
vember Courtesy to those whose opinion had been ask
ed, recommended that course
Of any societies or individuals we're Solicited However,
we have duty to perform by correcting far
possible the evilthat has been done. Applause Let
us get rid the whole thing at am opposed to
any postponement.
Gen. TALLMApGE-I very sorry that other and i'm
material business prevented us from dsposng Of this
matter at the last meeting therefore hope it will be
disposed Of consider the project of changing the
What to change the name Of our country-our apsmal
name-o change the name of the United States Of Amcr
ca or wacn ASH surrender inst
river in our land the most barren mountain in the
whole 1ghe and aad Ths
change we may write "Ichabod" our walls and
say that the glory has departed But don't wish to fall
hope will be resolved that it is nexpedent to hold
this matter under discussion
got the floor for the purpose of correcting the venerable
jurist who spoke few minutes before In expressing
his regret that the opinion Of others had been solicited
he seemed to cast some reflection on the Secretary.
Judge JoSEs-Oh! no. 1t was imposed upon you as
Mr. JAY then read the resolution authorizing the Sec
rotary to send copies of Report Of Committee to
the societies with which they were in correspondence
The SEcRrrARy.On the first of April
MEMBER.-A most appropriate day loud augter)
Mr. JAYI think it is due to those societies that have
been addressed to await their replies Allow also
to remark that in my judgment the committee are by no
deserving ofcensure. The idea of changing the
name of the country not necessarily unpatrotic
idea Mr. Clay says in his letter. that he should be glad
MIR. Van Buren, also treated the idea with respect.
hope that the report will lie on the table.
Mr. Mason unfortunately again forgot the order, and
asked to know what it
The PREsrpEsr again politely informed him.
Mr. Mason thought the Secretary had acted improperly
in soliciting the opinions Of the societies.
Mr.. b. r. BUTLER (he Of the resolution
which the Secretary acted made some remarks, and
showed conclusvey that the Secretary had acted strict
ly in accordance with the direction OF the society.
Professor McVIcxAn's motion was then put and lost
discharged, and the subject indefinitely postponed
DR.. Matthew'S wished to wash his hands of the whole
matter and would therefore, have preferred the vote
being taken the original resolutions. But Mr.. Law
renccs motion equivalent to negative the
lutions of the committee, he would vote for it.
After animated but not remarkably important dis
cusson the point Of order which the President dec
ded by reference to Jcfersons Manual" the question
was takon on Mr. Dc Peysers motion.
The PREsIDENr-It seems to be CARED
Mr. DuER-I hope a division will be called for-I hope
the resolution will be Withdrawn.
Mr. HorE-I hope the resolution will be Withdrawn.
want to put this thing down in the most emphatic
ner Npplause)
Mr. DE PEysrER-I withdraw the motion then. ZAP
plause)
PRrspESr-The question is on Mr.. Lawrcncc's
motion to strike out.
The question put and carried.
PRrsIpEST-The question is inserting the mat
ter proposed by Mr. Lawrence.
Mr.. De PEYsrER-Then renew my motion OF postpo-
ming the whole matter.
The question put the inserting the matter pro-
posed by Mr.. Lawrence. II was lost.
PRgspESr-Thc question now is on the original
buttons Of the committee Qaughter.)
Dir. DUER-No.
A MEMBER-Yes!
ASoTHER-No.
AHorHER-Yes
ASoTHER-l say, No!
ANorHER-I say, Yes
PRrnDrsr-Gcntlcmen, order il you please. The ques-