The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-05
TIalR1IEyEI OONuRESv.
FIRST SESSION.
House OF Representatives.

WATER RorrEp HEMr-A srRuaeLx
Az soon the journal read, ct least dozen mem.
bcrs sprung from their seats and in loud tones sndes
much laughter the part OF those who looked
that the rules suspended for the purpose Of taking
up and referring the joint resolution from the Senate
tn e use Of the Navy Of the U nited states
Mr.. HovsroN Of Alabama, suggested that other bills
and resolutions ON the table be taken up There were
many more important on the table.
Mr LINCOLN replied that he was aware OF that, but
declined to scquiesce in the suggestion
Mr. HoSsroN said that he wanted to see whether the
House would take up the hemp resolution,
and not the important measures (among which is
the ten regiment b He asked ior tho yeas ana nays,
which ordered.
Being taken, the result wss-yeas 81, nays 6s-not
two thirds. SO the rules were not suspended
Mr. HousroN-With a view to accommodate all,
move take up the Senate bill and Joint resolutions
II there be any objection move to suspend the rules
Mr.. HAsKELL--I object.
Mr. HOusroN-I move to suspend the rules, and ask
the yeas and nays.
The spEAxER-The joint resolution of thanks to
amendment the joint resolution contracting for water
roed hemp, and the bill to raise an additional military
force for a limited time.
Mr.. WENTwoRTH-ls the motion debatabe
The SPEAKER-Iti Is not.
The yeas aud nays were taken, and the motion
decided in the negatve-yeas go nays 80 mot two
thirds.
cRUrcHErr PAID?
Mr.. HOUSTON, Of Delaware, asked leave to submit a
resolution that the President inform the House whe
Their any officer of the Treasury Department has To-
fu.ed TO paw MIR Crutchett who lights the capitol with
sas] thr.e thousand dollars to WIFI ii he entitled by
virtue Of the appropris made to supply
for the year ending on the soth of June!
Objection was made whereupOn he moved suspen
sion OF the rules, but was unsuccessful
SYMPATHY FOR FRANCE ITALY" YIREBRANp."
Mr.. CUMmrrs of Ohio-I ask that tho following
lutions be read for information, viz
Resolved, That 1t becomes tho people Of the United
States rejoice that the sentiment of segovernment
is commencing itself to the favorable consideration and
adoption Of the Intelligent and thinking men Of all en-
Resolved That the only legitimate source of political
OF its exercise, their good
Resolved That we sincerely hope that down tro ld.u
humanity succeed in breaking down all forms of
ranny and oppression and in the establishment of
rational for the good OF the governed
and not for the aggraudzement Of those who govern
Resolved, That We tender earnest sympathies to
the people OF France and Italy, their struggles
tablishiuD fres and con:tutiona governmsnts emsps
ting from, and based upon the will of the governed, suit
ed to their wants and condition. and such IS will
to them liberty and safety.
Resolved, That we tender sympathy and hopes OF
to every people who seeking establish for
themselves free and rational governments and that
whatever blood or treasure may be ehef spent, In
struggle of the oppressed against the oppressor it is
strives 10 hold and exercise the rights Of the people
usurped against their will aud exercised for the benefit
of the few and the oppression Of the many and.
the who seek only to regain and exercise their
natural rights In such manner as Will best secure and
promote their own happiness and safety
Nj. ~ there Is
for the yeas and nays.
Mr.. WENrwoRrH-I If the rules DO suspended, can the
The SPEAKER WAS understood to say that they could
not
Mr. WENTWORTH Il wish the gentleman from Ohio
to modify the resolutions.
The srEAKEn-The clerk will call the roll.
MIR. DUrR-f the rules shall be suspended will the
solutions be open to debate
The SPEAkER-They will
The roll Called and by vote Of yeas l2l nays 81,
H. ID
IA message from the President Of the United Stat
was previously received
| The SPEAKER had hBrdly announced that the rules
were suspended when, in every direction there
contestants for the floor and there was general autter
alton.
Mr. HrLLrARp-Win it be in order to read the Presi.
dents message?
The SrEAKER-O Only by general consent.
Mr. HLLIARp-l hope IL will be read learn II
fers to the transactions in France T. Read'" read 4"
90 oh, powl
The srEAIER-The message may be road by general
consent
Mr.. AsHMuN-I object. [" No. no!'']
Mr. HILLIARp--Wiu il be in order to Q suspen-
sion Of the rules so that the message may be read?
The srEAxER.The rules have just been suspended 10
MIR. c. j. IScERsoLL-Are there other resolutions?
The srEAKER-The resolutions will be read for in'or-
| nation.
| struggle for the floor.
| Mr.. CUMMINs was awarded the noor and he said
question. {" oh no!' "Oh, no." loud and long con.
unued)
Mr.. AsHMUN-l ask that the third resolution be read.
i desire to propose an amendment.
The Clerk read It.
Mr.. AsHMuN-Read the next enc.
The Clerk read follows" Resolved, That We ten
der earnest sympahes to the people Of France and
Italy in their present struggles for REFORM and sincerely
hope they may establishing free and const
tutiona governments emanatng FROM and based upon,
the will Of the governed suited to their wants and
dtion, and such - will secure to them liberty and
| safety
| Mr.. AsHMvN-I propose to amend by adding ct the
end the following And We especially see a enoour
fh~tR he oh
pledges the new government Of France for the imue
date emancipation of slaves in their colonies" Grea
excitement)
MI scHENck-I ask my friend to accept modiAca
ton.
Mr.. AsHmus-I make no remarks; l an content to
| accept the modification of my friend.
| The modification was read, viz" Recognising q,
we do great cardinal republican principle that there
shall be neither slavery nor involuntary scrvitude,
THE amendment gave rise to much excitement. Gen.
temen on each side Of the hall sought the eye Of the
MIR. HILIARD obtained the floor, and moved the r.fe.
OF as % m 70 the on f0rssO
MIR. BArLr move to amend by saying special COM
mittee, instead the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Mr.. HousroN, of Alsbama-Ssy select committee.
| MIR BAYLY-Well.
MIR DunR-I propose that a select committee be ap
pointed to be composed Of one from each State to
prees the feelings Of the House in suitable terms.
| Mr.. BAYLY--I accept the amendment and trust thai
the resolutions before us will be referred to such com
| mittee.
Mr.. J. IxerRsoLL-Is there any objection to havirs
| the Presidents message read?
| The SPEAKER-n may be read by general consent
IL there be objection the message will be laid before
| the House. e. Read, read" Is there objection COB
lection objecton. TIE question is to commit tho
solution to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
| Mr.. INGERsoLL said that the House taken by sur
prise and he took appeal from the decision Of the
| chair.
The House sustained tbs decison-ayes 90; noes, 80
Mr. HAsKgLL-Mr. Speaker desire to submit sub
'' Th. obscton !, %sS. TSs :u.,,;on ,
referring the resolutions to the Committee Foreign
| Affairs.
| table.
The yeas and nsys demanded by many gentle.
men, and they were taken.
The House refused to lay the resolutions the to.
| ble-yeas ii, nays l66.
Mr.. HILLrARD-My motion Ii TO refer the resolutions