The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-01-27
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and Brown, of Ind for Annexation, and Davis of Ky
against it.
SENATE. Mr. Phelps presented remonstrance
from Vermont, against the annexation of Texas.
bill for renewing certain Naval Pensions for five
years WINS taken up. MIR Henderson briefly opposed
it, and asked the yeas and nays on its engrossment,
which were called, and stood, yeas 81, noes $50
the engrossment was ordered.
Mr. Haywood introduced his bill for the annexation
Of Texas, and prefaced the snme with a speech, in
which he gave the result of his researches and exam
nation upon the question. lie expressed his belief
that majority of the present Congress was in favor
of acquiring Texas; but that, unless the terms
could be settled, and the division harmonzed among
the friends of the measure, this majority would be
converted into minority. The distinctive feature
of Mr. Iiaywood's bill is a provision for extending
the operation of the ordinance OF 1887 over the ter
rtory of Texas, in any compact which may be
made between the supreme authorities of Texas and
the United States.
The measure Mr. II. said is fast becoming, If it is
not already, question between the North and South:
OF, to speak plainly, between US, among whom
slavery exists and those who got rio of their slaves
by sending them us; and the sooner it is settled,
like quarrel between brothers, the less there will
be to forgive.
WEDNESDAY,, Jan 10. HOUSE. Mr. Burke, Of
New Hampshire, offered bill, providing that the
people of Texas may adopt republican form of gov.
eminent, and annexng that Territory, as State, 10
the United States; the Congress of the United States
to ray the Constitution agreed upon by the people
Of Texas and the State Of Texas to be admitted he
fore the LIST Of January next slavery exist not,
south ofthe 30 degrees and 80 minutes north lati-
tude, the people there may determines; the Texas
debt not to be assumed by this Government. Objec-
ton made to the reception Of the BILL and Mr. b.
moved suspension OF the rules. The rules were
suspended, (yeas l26, nays 32) and the bill read
and referred to the Committee ofths Whole,
Annexation came up next, and Bown of Mo. spoke
for and Hardin Of Ind. and Severance of Mo against
SENATE Mr. Dayton, a memorial from the cit
liens Of Philadelphia, praying that Texas may be
rejected a slave-hoding territory.
Mr. Evans. from the Committee on Finance, report
ed bill for tho relief of the State of Michigan and
certain Railroad companies therein.
The bill extending certain Naval Pensions for five
years, was taken up and passed. and the Senate
into executive session..
THURSDAY, Jan. l6. HOUSE. Mr. Preston King
of New York. referred to report in the National
lne'llgencer, and moved for the appointment of
Select Committee TO inquire whether any gent emen,
members Of the House, had left the city to fight
duel, and That the Committee have power to send for
persons and papers, and to report with resolution,
if need be, to expel such members.
Mr. Paine moved to lay the resolution on the table
Mr. Adams called for the yeas and nays Ordered
Yeas 10, Nays s5.
Mr. Houston, of Alabama, moved TO amend by
striking out that part which refers 10 expulsion.
Mr. Rayner denied the authority of this House to
take action on this lie protested in the name
of his 200 constituents. The parties had done
nothing contrary law and associations Of life. Men
must view with horror two in deadly combat to
vindicate their wounded honor, but friends and col
leagues must be there to perform the last sad offices
if need be TO friend,
MIR Payne of Alabama denied that the House had
any right to inquire into this matter. The gentle
to show that any thing had happened. No law was
violated expulsion out of the question. lie
called for the reading oCthe law on dueling 1t was
read by the Cerls-This WAS all humbug Make
the law to bring them within six feet of each other
and you will make them pause before they fight and
it would be dshonoabIe to fight at IA greater distance
WAN pToNueS' put any law 10 prevent uu-
cling he would trample upon, spit upon, it, and
he would come back with increased majority
MIR Morse Of Louisiana, to burIesque the proceed
ings, moved to have the resolution apply to all who
had violated any commandment of the Decaiosue
and to expel those guilty OF any violation of the
mandment.
Mr. Hamlin Of Maine, made a strong speech in IA
vor of the resolution. He quoted the section OF the
constitution which provides that members shall not be
questioned for words spoken in debate. lie contend
ed, in opposition to Mr. Rayner, that the practice was
immoral, and that the proceeding in violation of
the Constitution
Mr. Rayner explained. He acknowledged that du- /
cling immoral. lie commended, however, that it
was necessary.
Mr. Causn of Maryland opposed the motion.-
Make rules against giving insult. Those who would
iare to mock their God would dare to violate law
If this House. If dueng prohibited. would
become Italians, and the stileo would take the place
If other weapons. The Speaker had authority ia
my other place than in this Hall. lie concluded
ons speech by moving to lay the whole matter on