New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-05-23
THINGS IN WAsHINGTON.
Debate on the Purchase OF the Madison Pa
pers-Baltimo Convention.
correspondence Of The Irbune

Correspondence OF lne tribune.
Washington Saturday. MAY ~
There was an interesting debate in the House
TO day on the subject Of the purchase of the M,DioN
papers Mr. PALFREY Of Mass and Mr. HOLMES Of c.
both participated in it, and both acquitted them
selves ably Mr PALFREY spoke Of Mr. MADIsoNs ser.
VICES in the formation OF the Constitution and his sue.
cessful Interpretation Of IL siterward. He paid tri.
bute 20 his patriotism and ability. Mr. HOLMES
strengthened his speech with his accustomed classical
Illustrations and added new yigor 10 the question
singular thai the House should hesitate 10 enrich the
National Archives with such invaluable contributions a.
these papers-proceeding they do from one Of the
master architects of the constitution bill for the pur
chase OF worthless acrcs or Tor the repayment OF
the price of horses lost in this Mexican war though
hundred fold the amount, passes with but little debate
and less opposition-whe the purchase OF these SybL
line HIRES they may emphatlcally be called, gives
rse IN protracted sessions and ceaseless harangues
Mr. BRODHEAD, avoiding any speech against the bl'
seemed DESTROYS 10 its passage by the addition OF
rider 10 H. tie introduced an amendment providing
for the purchase of the memoranda Of Jefferson. Inc
| Chair Mr. ROor of Ohio ruled this motion out Of
order Mr. BRopHEAD was curious 20 know why was
out Of order Because, said the Chair, IL has no
thing 10 do with the question before the Committee
The bunrness of the reply and the of hand manner IN
which II was made, provoked the merriment OF the
House Hercupon p member from Missouri caught tho
eve Of the Chairman, and was proceeding 20 make
some remarks when Mr.. BRODHEAD arose, unsatised
seemingly with the partial rebuff from the Chair, and
was understood a. attempting speech. The gentle
IcIIl-Nlf rhlu AAhlfs lOfleNfu
his right 20 the door The gentleman from Missouri
/ viii proceed Here another chance for cachnna
/ ton and il accordingly improved" Order ex
| claimed the Chairman-and order there was.
/ Mr. RoOr makes eNcellect presiding others &C
auanted fully with the rules, and fully determined 10
enforce them, hit who they viii. But there seems a
/ lurking hum0r ia his manner voice decidedly sug
restive Of visibility. And 70 tel the truth Private
Bill dav- especially. members on the watch for an
opportunity 70 laugh and the first appearance OF
ioke And they rght for IL j. dull business % the
/ best
The cty i. inundated with Loco Focoism The dele
gates are here in crowds The Cas- stock best
today and if the two-third rule be not insisted upon
I Gen Cass win be nominated But the rule that was
established for his benefit, and il II much for his
friends hope that il viii be also repealed for his bcne
ht II the twO-thrd rule Be insisted upon, conipro.
| mise ticket viii be- furnished Butler and Dix the
I present fancics for such ticket Delegate from
New-York mas said am told, that Dix has agreed 10
Z run upon the ticket If nominated. Perhaps But
should such be his determination, hc will shew him
-elfle.- great than Wright. He had better stand out
I for the highest place.