The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-01-30

dplttSCQO W 0Aot 0oo SOihS QAs otkQ WdS
on his fight from this city.
Mr.. Belser, of Alabama, made some re-
marks, when
Mr.. Taylor remarked that the Committee
had ample grounds for their action.
He then proceeded to make a statement
Of some Of the facts connected with the case,
from which it appeared that the Clerk had
been guilty Of bad faith in the discharge of
his duties.
MIR. Stewart, of Penn, thought that after
the Development that had been made in re-
lation to the misconduct of the CLERK, he
ought to be forthwith dismissed from office.
The previous question was here demand
ed, but not seconded.
The vote was taken on the motion Of Mr..
Adams to postpone further proceedings, un-
til the Sergeant-at-Arms shall have made his
return.
That motion was adopted.
Mr.. Lane, the Sergeant at Arms, reported
that he had arrested McNulty, who was now
in his custody.
MIR. Strong, of N. Y, moved that the Clerk
be brought before the bar of the House.
Mr.. Weller suggested the propriely of al
lowing time to consult with the Clerk, and
TO read tc him the report of the Committee
ON Accounts, &c.
Mr.. Petit, OF Indiana, made some indis-
tinct remarks. He pronounced the whole a
flair a ridiculous proceeding, and was in fa-
vor of allowing time for McNulty 10 exam
inc the papers, &c.
MIR. Cobb, of Geo., moved a postpone
ment for Is minutes.
This mott on was not passed.
Mr.. Dromgoole, of Va, moved that the
House proceed with the consideration of the
resolution of the Committee, and that the
Speaker inform McNulty of the proceedings
and charges against him, so rhat he might
make his defence.
Here there was considerable confusion in
the Hall, and the proceedings were very ir-
regular.
1t was determined that McNulty should
be brought in, whereupon the Sergeant-at-
Arms conducted him up the centre passage
of the House and he took a seat at the Clerks
desk.
The Speaker here addressed him and in.
formed him of the charges brought against
him. For his more particular information the
Assistant Clerk was directed TO read TO him
the report of the Committee of Accounts.
He was also given to understand that he
could now make any defence he might
; choose 10 offer.
McNulty then rose in his place and adj
dressed the House.
; He spoke in so low a lone that his first re
marks were not heard.
He said he had not used one dollar of the
public money nor had he loaned one dollar
of il. He had made no disposition of the
; public funds coming into his hands whichth
law did not authorize.
He pledged himself that he would settle
every dollar due the government. WheI
= sent for by the Committee on Accounts ht
: had informed them that his accounting CIerl
i was absent and until his reTuru, which ht
looked for in few days, he could not sub
u nit a statement of his accounts withou
much Inconvenience and delay. He had
l. made his deposits with responsible individ
u uals and when his accounting Clerk return
e ed, which he now informed the House woulC
u be to-day, he would be prepared to settle
every dollar of his accounts. The matte
o had been published far and wide and a IasI
ing injury would be inflicted upon his char
&c acier without the slightest cause.
He would be prepared by 10 o'clock TO
morrow 10 make a full settlement with tn
~ Committee on accounts
AT this point Mr.. Taylor read Mr.. Mo
Nulty's letter 10 the Committee, also tn
s, journal of the Committee TO show that tn
= Clerk had improperly wanted the investig;
"a ton of the Committee.
10 NTaN,J.x, a.rIo,naI ,,I snS,sE1l L..
for not obeying the several citations of tn
Committee.
y He had notreceived the last one until aft
II the time appointed for his being IN after
u dance.
A resolution was here submitted, posipol
= ing the subject 10 II O'Clock Tomorrow.
u the meantime the functions of the Clerk b
I. suspended, and that the Sergeant-at-A Arm
= keep him in custody.
~ A motion was made TO strike out the la
ter clause OF the resolution. in relation to h
remaining in custody.
IN The yeas and nays were ordered, and
. was stricken out. Ayes 90, Nays rs.
The resolution was then adopted and Il
House adjourned.
- POLK WITHDRAWAL letter fro
Washington TO the Richmond Enquirer stat
,ct that the nomination of Mr.. Polk, (brother
er, the President eiect,) as Minister 10 Maple
= has been Withdrawn from the Senate by /
nd Accidency. On this event, the Enquir
says:
A awe are glad TO understand that Mr..
ERIK has declined the Office. We honor him