The New York Herald Newspaper, December 7, 1843, Page 2

NEW RALD. Sew York, Thureday, December 2, 1843. EST = = Sream Suir Acapta has not yetarrived, When YORK HE ‘| Great Meeting or the American Republi- cans of the Tweltth Ward at Yorkville Tucsday—The Second Declaration of In- lependence! A very important meeting of the new party took the last mail left Boston she had been sixteen days | place ‘Tuesday afternoon at Mr. Mills’ Hotel, atsea. It is full time for her. The President's Message. President ‘Tyler's annual Message has been be- | fore this community for twenty-four hours—ha been read by all who read such document bee amongst all the politicians, from the Senator to the grog-shop loafer. It hasbeen generally pronounced | a good Message—nay, a capital one; and certainly it is deserving of much praise in a variety of as- pects. There is a tone of dignitied moderation—of unaffected patriotism—and temperate reflection— which do great credit to the President, and reflect commensurate disgrace upon the authors of that violent abuse with which, from both parties, he has been assailed ever since he became the inhabitant of the White House. We cannot at present enter into a particular detail of the various topics intre- duced, which may properly become subjects of in vestigation hereafter; but there are a few strong points which are not to be p ssed over without par- ticular allusion. First of all, are the views and remarks of the President in relation to England, Texas and Mexi- co, embracing the deeply unportant subjects of the possession of the Oregon Territory and the Texas question. The ‘annexation of Texas is not recom- mended at all, but merely a state of things de- scribed as within the range of probable occurrence, and which may hereafter lead to a more par- ticular examination of the expediency or pro- priety of that measure. This depends, how- ever, obviously, on many contingencies, and although the subject may form the ground ot discussion, yet nothing will be done di- rectly on that point. But by far the most import- ant portion of the Measage is that to which we have not yet seen specific reference—we mean the distinct recommendation to Cong! to take immediate military and civil possession of the Oregon Territory, inall the extent described as the property of the United States. No doubt this will be followed up by the decided action of both Houses; at least there is good reason to suppose so, from the fact that the former bill passed the Senate, and only failed to pass the House from want of time sufficient to carry it through, owing to the lateness of the period when it was introduced, and the present House being still more favorably disposed towards it than the former was. The adoption of the President's recommendation would, it willbe at onee perce: ed, bring us into direct collision with the opinions entertained on this subject in England. The nego- ciations have been protracted, it appears from the Message, without any definite result from the ef- torts of the American Minister in London ; and now the President proposes to terminate them al- together by taking possession of the territory to which England has been endeavoring to exhibit a just claim. This, of course, must immediately lead to the most important results; and thus the Oregon question takes precedence,in point of inter est and magnitude, over that ¢f the annexation of ‘Texas, and every other one connected with our foreign affairs. The country will, however, we believe, agree with the President, who has, in ouropinion, displayed a great deal of sound sense and judicious views of policy in this part of the Mes sage. On our domestic concerns the President is equally sensible, practical, and moderate. He has, as heretofore, brought up the Exchequer plan, and d | | touching them. recommended, as formerly, a paper currency. No doubt a paper currency of fifteen millions, founded on the faith of the government, would be very useful for a time; but the grand difficulty in orga- nizing any paper currency, under a republican go- vernment, arises from the impossibility of prevent- ing various additions to it, by subsequent and suc- cessive legislatures. This we find fully illustrated in the history of the French Republic, in relatian to its assignats—in that of the North American colo- nies, with respect to the continental money; and that, also, of the last few years. No confidence can be reposed in large bodies who have the con- trol of « paper currency. Nothing can prevent its expansion beyond all proper and practical limits, but the impossibility of adding to it by any other mode than actual labor. Paper currency has not this check, but a specie currency has. In this point of view, then, the impolicy of the system re- commended by the President is mani! Let us, ou the contrary, have a sound currency of gold and silver—a currency which popular passion, and a rage for speculation can neither increase nor di- minish—a currency that is regulated by industry and the regular laws of trade—a currency which maintains regularity of prices, and no ruinous and continual fluctuations. So much for the President's views on the cur, rency question. On the tariff question the President is very moderate, and appears to have adopted, to a con- siderable extent, certain views in relation to the operation of tarifis, which have, we believe, been urged and defended only in the columns of this journal. ‘The alterations of prices and values, which have marked the last few years, are very properly ascribed in the Message, more to the in- fluence of our bank paper currency than to that of the tariff. This is quite correct. But in the an- nunciation of this principle he gives a blow to the whole of tae humbug that has been created out of the tariff controversy, by Clay, Calhoun, Van Bu ren, and the whole batch of them. And never in any other controversy, never on any other subject— not even excepting Fourierism—has there been so Sreatan amount of absurdity, nonsense, visionary views, and gross humbug, as have been poured out on this. Allevil and all good has been alternately ascribed, by one or other of the contending parties, to the mere levying of duties upon imports, when it is perfectly well known—how can it be other- wise '—that the vitiated state of the curreney has exercised a more ruinous influence than could re- sult from all the tariffs that were ever created. A variety of other topics are alluded to inthe Message. They will command our notice here- after. Those to which we have now alluded, have been those which have struck most forcibly our attention at this time ‘ On the whole, the Message deserves a favorable and respectful reception from the people. Its mo- deration—candor—patriotic feeling—and total free- dom from all partizan views or purposes, must com- mend it to the favorable regard of all but the most frenzied party bigots. We hope, now that the Pre- sident has become perfectly convinced of the treach ery of both whigs and locofocos, that he will be able more clearly to discern the countenances of hus trends; and inasmuch as Van Buren and Clay are now fairly before the country as ‘the only can- didates, that Congress will extend to the Execu- tive that degree of courtesy and respect, to which 4s properly entitled, and which a due regard to the maintenance of the national dignity and honor so imperatively demand Tur American Rerveitcay Movement.—We present to-day a very full and accurate report of the important proceedings at the meeting of American Republicans in the Twelfth Ward. ‘The report of the Committee is a very interesting document, pre- senting in detail, and with much force and clearness, the views of the party ‘The talk of one of the speakers about his attach- ment to Mr. Clay, was altogether out of place.— What has Clay, or Van Buren, or any of them to | thority and power, an do with this movement? With equal propriety the gentleman might have told the meeting who was his shoemaker, or the name of the individual of whom he generally bought oysters. ‘This meeting, however, in the Twelfth Ward willgive a new im- pulse to the mover swell th America rapidly increasing ranks of “Young | pt, and will contribute no little | calamity throughout our city Yorkville. Many of the most influential men of the Twelfth Ward were present, and in point of respectability, numbers, and influence, the meeting was of the highest character. The meeting had been called at 3 o'clock, but those who were anx- ious to participate in it kept pouring in in such sulyjected to the ordinary amount of criticism | numbers from all parts of the ward, that the pro- ceedings did not commence till 4 0’closk, when al- most every room in the Hotel was crowded. The chair was occupied by AxprEw McGown, Esq., with Cuantes M. Granam, Esq., as Vice Presi- dent ; and Cuances A. Panmer and Warrer Bra- py, Esqs., as Secretaries. ‘The call of the meeting was then read from the New York Herald. ‘The report of the committee was then called for and read by Cuannes H. Hace, Esq. It is as follows:— The select committee appointed on the 20th inst., by the American Republican Party residing in the 12th ward of the city of New York, now present themselves to report upon the matters entrusted to their consideration, viz. : 1. The subject of the Naturalization Law. 2. The law enacted in 1841,amending the General School 3. The Bible as a school Book. 4. The rights of the P ood in temporal affairs, . The amendment generally of the Government of our Your committee has entered upon an investigation of these important matters with deep solicitnde, and from a conviction of the absolute necessity of immediate action The subject of Naturalization is of so much interest that at your last meeting it was deemed to be the first to be discussed : it is, therefore, taken up in conformity, being perhaps of the most importa: Our object is to meet out to our foreign fellow-citizens entire justice and security, as well as to our own native American citizens certain inherent rights or reser- vations neverto be abandoned or compromised, under any circumstances. The subject of naturalization was of great ditficulty inthe forming of our Constitution, and opinions were various upon it; but it is believed all agreed that a limit in the time for being admitted to citi- zenship was in ble, As matters then stood, there men from various countries in the first Congress as ell as filling public offices, civil and military ; conse- quently the ditticulty was great in fixing « rule founded in justic e to the foreigner, as well as to the native, to en- to the Republic in all time tocome. The ar- were various and complex, but ended in the fix- ing of a limit of time to expire before a foreigner could be permitted to become an American citizen, No mention Was made touching the right of foreigners to hold office after the obtaining of citizenship, with the exception of the office of “ President of the United States,” which was made imperative; aud to be vested solely in anative Ame- rican citizen. It was left for time to mature the plan of naturalization, either to curtaily extend, or amend the im- plied limit set forth in the Constitution. The Constitution was also left for amendments from time to time, as might prove expedient and necessary, as the new experiment in government might roll onward in years. Among the ar- guments used previous to, and at th adoption of the con- stitution, were the opinions of Mr. Jefferson upon natura- lization ; and so cogent are they, that your committee has no hesitation in embodying some of them in this report, being founded in sound reasoning, and such as they feel bound to give the most respectful attention to, being per- auaded their fellow citizens, both foreign and native, will accord with them in opinion. The remarks are as fol- lows, viz :— “But are there no inconveniences to be thrown into the scale against the advantages expected from a multi- plication of numbers by the importation of foreigners ? It is for the happiness of those united societ 0 har- monize as much as possible in matters which they must transact together. Civil government being the sole ob- ject of forming societies, its administration must be con- ducted by common consent. Every species of govern- ment has'its specific princ: Our’s perhaps are more peculiar tham those of any other in the universe. It is a composition of the first principles of the English Consti- tution with others derived from natural right and natural reason. ‘To these nothing can be more opposed than the maxims of absolute monarchies. Yet from such we to expect the greatest number of emigrants. ‘They wil bring with them the principles of the governments they leave imbibed in their early youth ; or, if able to throw them off, it will be in exchange for an unbounded licen- tiousness, passing as usual from one extreme to another. It would be a mirtcle were oat to stop precisely at the poate of temperate liberty. These principles, with their language, they will transmit to their children. In. pro- portion to their numbers they. will. share us the legislation. They will mfuse into it, their spirit, warp and bias its direction, and render it a heterogenious, inco- herent, distracted mass. 1 may appeal to experience, du- ring the present contest, for a verification of these con- jectures.” It is unnecessary for our purpose to make further ex. tracts from the many almost prophetic remark, of the able men who conducted the affairs of their country at the v" i fi formed a constitution § y in its character, but even- ting in the framing ompact which has up to this period of time bound this nation together, as it were, with aband of iron. Let w ursting asunder of this bond of union, by a too free license in the amendment of this instrument, left to us by our fat! as an inherit- ance ; at th etime we may amand it, ae they gave us leave, at such time as imperious necessity may demand Now, it is for us to deliberate whether the time has not arrived for an amendment of this constitution or of the naturalization law, by an act of Cong: We think the time has arrived, and for the following reasons :— Have we not seen foreigners commingling with us at the polls, and in an unruly, almost ruffianlike manner, void of all decorum, and acting with “un- bounded 1 sness” passing from one “extreme to another ; ing brought with them from Mo- narchical countries crude notions of liberty, and abso- Intely demanding verbally and i right of go- verning, even almost to the exclusion of native citizens ? Yes, these things we have seen and felt, while we have looked on meekly and almost in dismay, until at length forbearance is no longer a virtue, and it now appears si- multaneously, the whole native population is aroused from apathy, and are preparing to assert, protect and en- force their natural rights, and free our city and country from misrule. Let us not be unjust, and place all the blame to foreigners ; let us turn our uttention to those dema- gogues who have noted in the storm and led on the fo- reigner to acts he probably would never have thought of but for their example. These men of both political par- ties, we are to meet, and by native Americans they are to be thrown out and vanquished. It now becomes a matter of deep reflection how far the foreigner shall be circum- scribed us regards political rights. By the laws of Eng- land, no foreigner can ever become a * member of either House of Parliament, or hold an office of trust, civil or military”—and in other rights they are circumscribed, It is from long experience, no doubt, that the enlightened British nation has adhered to this rule as above stated, and from what other source can we so well look for ad- vice, as no other government so well maintains civil and religious liberty. The principles of the English constitue tion our forefathers and ourselves have adopted, after having struck out such partions thereof as were incom. patible with our form of government. Your committee will not further enlarge upon this subject,but append a re- solution recommending an amendment of the Naturali tion Law, to the end of applyiny by petition for the same to Congress at an early day. The next subject is the Pub- lic School Law. This law was enacted for the education of all childre: ad of persons under lawful age, without distinction of religions tenets, and of all nations that might come into the republic, to be schooled together in order to do away prejudice either as regards politics or religion, to so unite the rising generations as to lead them to friendly relations in all matters pertaining to the general good. “The law of 1841 made the commissioners elective, und was apparently just and fair, but by manage- ment at the election of the 001 Commissioners asect of religionists (foreigners principally) by throwing in a united vote contrary to the int of the said law, has caused an anulment of the Bible as well as an abro- gation of other books commonly used in our schools. We, therefore, r mend a repeal of the said law, find- ing’ by exper: and by practice, that mischief resulrs in the prosecution of it, and that, if continued, will lead to results not easily foretold. Your Committee deem it unnecessary to further enlarge and offer the following resolutions, touching all the mat- ters set forth in the above preamble : Resolved,—That we American Republicans, of the Twelfth Ward of the city of New York, after the most mature deliberation, have arrived at the conclusion of the absolute necessity of an immediate amendment of the na- turalizationflaws of the United States, to the extent of pre- cluding all foreigners from the privilege of citizenship so faras the right of voting, as well ar the participatiun in all political affairs, until after an actual residence of twen- ty one years from the time of having given legal notice of an intention of becoming an American citizen, and having taken an oath prepared especially to meet the casé wherein shall be merged the abjuration of all allegiance to the government of the country from which they may come; and to this end, we, the native citizens of the ward aforesaid, hereby pledge ourselves in the most solemn manner to each other, and to our fellow native country- men elsewhere, that we will pursue the most direct, peaceable and lawful means to effect by petition to Con- gress. Resolved, That we by no means intend to interfere with those foreigners and citizens who have already ob- tained the rights and benefits of citizenship, or of those who may become citizens prior to an amendment of the naturalization laws. Resolved, That we will unite in petitioning to the Le- gislature for a repeal of the School Taw enacted in the year I841, or of an amendment thereof, to the end of re. storing the Public School Law to its original intent and urpose. Resolved, That we approve of the use of the Bible as a school book, in all seminaries of learning, without altera- tion or comment. Resolved, ‘That we aro opposed to all clerical rule or dictation mporal affairs, and that we will unite in all tem, ite and lawful means to prevent sach interference by the priesthood of any set whasoever, either in church property, or in the exercising of influence in all political matters, Resolved, That an absolute necessity exists for an im- mediate attention to the important interests of our city, from a knowledge and belief that the laws have been, and aretnow, unduly administered by many of,those who have held, and now hold, offices of trust and confidence. That our property has been wrested from us by unjust and un- Jawiul assessments pete ee about by those entrusted with who have caused laws to be pass- “l_ by undue legislation for the opening of avenu streets, contrary to the interests and wishes of the pe where no necessity existed whereby oppression has t place, subjecting widows, orphans, fand others, to great distress and loss of property in some cases of absolute ruin, That charges have} made and collected, pro. rificed at auction without just cause, and cont ry to law ; thereby causing litigation in our courts _ That this state of things has mainly grown out of insidious private gain and purty strife, whereby unsuitable persons have been elected ty and | office, who have brought about the present deplorable state of our city affairs, We, therefore, unite ourselves together with the of about @ remedy of the above evils, by the selection only hereafter of persons for otfice without party distinction, who may be well known for their talents, purity of heart, independence of mind, and integrity of character, in order that amendments may be made in our city affairs, by a revisal of our Police, can all other evil institutions. ‘we may have safety, indepen- dence, and a well regulated sity. Resolved, That no person holding any public office shall be eligible to appointment on any committee under | to the organization of the American Republican Party. CHARLES HENRY HALL, JAMES MUNROE, ‘A. A. ALVORD, JAMES LOZIER, _ This report was then, on motion, adopted unan- imously. Mr. ’3. B. Mouton moved that the report be printed in the papers which have espoused the cause of the American Republican party. ‘This was unaimously carried. ; Mr. Moviron next moved that the thanks of the meeting be given tothe reporter of the New York Herald, tor his attendance at the meeting. ‘This was carried by acclamation, and loud cries “‘there’s no noes to that.” i Coronet Monroe then rose, in obedience to loud calls, and on his appearance was greeted with the most enthusiastic applause. He said— Fellow citizens and friends:—I did not come here with the intention of making a spoech, but simply as one of the many individuals in this city, and throughout the broad Union, if you please, who believe that a great crisis has arrived’ inthe progress of this country—a crisis which is not to be regarded without great anxiety, and which imperatively calls upon us to look weil to the state of our political aitairs and domestic concerns. For one, | firmly believe that the stability of our free institutions depends upon the action which faithful and enlightened patriotism takes at thiseritical period. (Loud applause.) it is absolutely necessary to the wholesome and just ad- ministration of our government, that a rigid investigation be made in relation to’ the competency and honesty of those to whom it has been entrusted. (Cheers.)— I am fully persuaded that if the present state of things be mitted’ to continue, in a very few years we will ha ut little left indeed to cherish Or defend of that glorious inheritance which our ancestors left to us and to the world. (Great applause.) The present condition of af has been produced, not by any one political party ly. It has been the work of both. And allow me here to say, that in my humble opinion, the people themselves, by Which I mean the great, independent mass- es of American citizens, have been somewhat to blame. They have too long permitted, or at least have weglected to ‘condemn the corruptions of both the great political parties. (Cheers), This has been the result of a generous confidence I will admit. But it is no less to be deplored. A more confiding people than the free electors of this country does not exist under heaven. (Cheers.) Amore generous and high-minded people are no where to be met with, and let me add that a more inade uately represented people cannot be found on the face of the globe. (Applause.) The wants and wishes of the people—their sober and’ sound judgment—their patriotic devotednessito their beloved country have not met anything like a just and proper response Irom those to whom they have entrusted the destinies: of the Union and the administration of its institutions. (Great cheers.) But the time Ce hlgeaaes has now,I trust, fairly arrived. A great movement, urged onward by men of both parties, who are pledged henceforth to know no party but their country, (great applause) has been commenced. Allover the land every man is beginning to say to his neighbor—" The time has come when we should save ourselves from party, and, as Americans and freemen, claim for ourselves and our children that which rightly belongs to us, and that the perpetuation of the inestimable blessing of good go- vernment, and the exercise of hospitality to the men of all nations who desire to enjoy our civil rights.” (Great plause.) In the prosecution of the great and solemn wor! in which we are now en, , we should bring to our aid sound reflection, moderation, patriotism, great firmness, and, above all,’an abiding ‘regard for justice. (Great cheering.) Justice to ourselves—justicé also to those whom in our infancy we asked to come to our shores, to enjoy our honors, and partake with — our dangers—justice to our children, and justice to our revolutionary ancestors ; all these high considera- tions demand of ua that we leave nothing to be dore by posterity for the perpetuation of our glorious institutions, which we in our day and generation can better per- form. (Deafening applause.) Let us in the discharge of this duty which We have here solemnly assumed, say to one and to all, te the civilized world, that we mean as freemen to hand down our free institutions unimpaired— that we mean to dono man wrong—that we mean to as- sert our rights and protect others in the enjoyment of theirs—that as men, what we have granted we will se- cure to them—but that we will be very careful in future how far and on what terms we extend to others the same nghts and privileges. (Loud Cheering.) 1 will take from no man a particle of those rights secured to him by the law: ‘e asked many of the adopted citizens now amongst us to come to our soil when we numbered only three millions and a half—when we were weak in physical strength, but strong as now in pride, patriotism and friendship— (Cheers) ey came. Many of them responded to our call. We wanted them. They have given us an expansion and an accession of strength. But the exigency has been met. Far be it from me, whilst in future I would interpose an effectual check to the danger resulting from the present naturalization laws to interfere in any way with the bes es rights of others. I would have no ex post facto law. But to all in future coming to our shores, whilst I would cheerfully extend hospitality, and A guarantee of protection and peaceful | enjoyment of their civil rights—hands off from our ballot boxes, and no infringement of our political rights—(thunders of ap- Jause, and cries of “ that’s the time of day"—" He’s the hoy for us”—and “ three cheers for Col. Munroe”). I do not ask—I do not mean to be wudersivyd as at all sane tioning, directly or indirectly, anv interference whatever with acquired rights. Ido not mean to make an ex post facto reservation in my own conscience, to the effect that there should be two classes of citizens in this country.— We have admitted adopted citizens into our brotherhood, and they hold their rights by precisely the same tenure that we do ours. But in future we are determined that to none shall we grant these privileges except to those who are born here—nurtured on our free soil—carefully in- doctrinated with the principles of our institutions—educa- ted from their very Wirth in that faith for which our sires poured out their blood,on the battle- (Tremendous applause.) 1 am thus particular in makin this distinction, because it is obviously important that it should be explicitly understood, as well by ourselves as by the whole world. Thank God, we are able to protect our- selves, and we are not wanting in gratitude to those of other lands who cast in their lot with us, and shared with us the perils, and the trials, and the glories of the dark and stormy days of the Revolution. (Cheers.) And indeed, | should like to know in what more intelligible and efficient way we could display our gratitude for their ai gnarding with the most jealous care that ines! sure for which they and we (so successfully contended. (Cheers.) Fellow citizens, this is no new position for me. I trust you will pardon me if I speak a little about myself (Cheers.) In the year 1835, worn out in the discharge of public duties in the army and elsewhere, I sought retire- ment, and, I recollect, visited my brother-in-law in this city for a few days. Whilst at his house three gentlemen in a gig,a rather awkward position, (a laugh) drove up one evening, informed me that they waited on me on the part of the Native American party, for the pu of tendering to me their nomination for Congress. Ptokd them that 1 had never till that moment heard—I hoped they would not con- sider the remark offensive—of the existence of such a par- ty, although I hed long ardently desired to see such an one organized, and concluded by respectiully declining the nomination. They urged me much, and I still respect- fully declined, suggesting to them the propriety of calling on Mr. Verplanck or General Bogardus, or some other equally excellent citizen in New York.’ They then left, but just as they were moving from the door, one of them exclaimed that he thought it was indeed hard—that he did not speak in stronger terms I will not say—that it wax ex- tremely hard that they could net get a single man in New York, of respectable standing, wi.o dared to declare himself anative-born American citizen. Icalled them back, and said, “ Gentlemen, I have just heard one of youmake a remark which has given me great pain. If the gentle- men to whom I have recommended you decline the nomi- nation, it shall never be said that the American flag could not be hoisted in the name of an American for want of na- tive born citizens to uphold it, for, humble as I am, that stigma shall never rest upon that flag whilst I have an arm to bear it aloft. I shall take your nomination.”— (Loud and long continued applause) I did accept the no- mination. This occurred on Wednesday—next day they nominated me—and on Monday the election commenced. 1 went to the Howard House, and there were not there of the whole party in the great city of New York more than two or three dozen individuals. I leaped, how- ever, on the table and J told them not to despair—to get their tickets printed—and if they polled but five votes, to go on. (Cheers.) [n like manner, and under far dif- lerent auspices. I encourage you to go on my friends. (Cheers.) I said then as I say now, I mean no offence to any one in calling myself a native born American citizen. And what encouragement is there not now afforded by the prospects of the party! In an incredibly short space of time, it has attained ‘a degree of strength which strikes terror to the hearts of selfish and unprincipled politicians. All this is in truth the result of a natural, spontaneous movement on the part of the people, The seeds of a mighty revolution in the popular mind of this country, have been germinating for years pest. ‘They now begin to manifest themselves in a vate and vigorous growth. (Loud applause.) The time for action, and decided action, has at lengt No man can remain neu- tral without treason to country. (Cheers.) 1 for one am prepared for the contest. I am ready to go to a4 length you may decide right in seeking and obtaining the redress of wrongs, and i searchis reform junicipal, State and General governmenta, (loud of Ids of the revolution. “arrived. plause) ; and I am persuaded that the bounds of justi ill not be overstepped in this great struggle for the perpetuation of the stability of our free institutions, and theix preservation from any assailing influence fro other countries less identified with liberty, and who have ame glorious inheritance of freedom as we, nor ame illustrious ancestry, by whose wisdom and 'pro- tection we were made free amongst the nations of the (Col. M. here sat down amid thunders of ap- p Three cheers were given for him, and three more, with the greatest enthusiasm.) Here a sturdy, intelligent looking man, whose name we did not learn, rose and said— Mr. Chairman .—I’ve been a Van Buren man, but that ‘ere gentleman (Colonel Munroe) has convinced me that I must change my ticket next election. (Great use) I'm ready to go the death for the Native American Re- publica party. (Tremendous cheering), Mr. Hatt was then loudly called for, and spoke as follows:— We do not assemble for any party political movement. We do not come here to set up candidates for office We do not look prospectively. We leave all these matters for thefuture. By-and-bye we shall look for proper repre: sentatives. feel persuaded that this movement is to extend all over the Jand. It is not the result of any temporary ebullition of feeling. Our object is @ revolution of the laws under which we live— I speak particularly of this ward, where we have felt, perhaps, more than jn any other the evil effects which we are contending against. Both parties have ‘one on to an extent highly prejudicial to our civil rights. We have had rulers who do not and cannot feel for our in- terests as American citizens do. We feel there is not # man who can say there is a land | love as well as my own my native Jand. The foreigner must unavoidably be vinssedt by feelings of patriotism for hig own land, 60 that hecannot regard with pure devotion the welfare of his adopted country, And ‘we have seen exemplified suf ficiently in this Wand. We have seen our citizens driven peaceful remaining at from the polls. We have seen the ing home, and all this from the of stran; and aliens, The result has been a simultaneous for our common good. We cherish the same friendly 6 to foreigners, but we never can them to say, “We are your masters.” We therefore say we must 9] to ress ; and the foreigner has no right to complain. In England we are not allowed patient rights. In France, during the Revolution, they itted = strungers come in; but the moment the government was established that law was aled. Com. Barney was an instance of that. He commanded a fleet in the West In- dies, but the moment the imperial rule was established he was dismissed, With regard to our school law, the same evil influence has been at work. We find that by throw- ing in the alien vote, the Catholic side of the question has triumphed in spite of both parties—and in many of the wards we have seen Commissioners of Schools absolutely unfit for tueir duties, who have driven the natives out.— We also find that strangers are sent here under the title of Bishops—owing no allegiance here, but to a wer which we properly dread, We cannot surely al- low them to exercise rule in our churches. They al- ready claim the right of holdin; ya In New Or leans that attempt has been made, anc in this city. With regard to our city generally, the necessity of re- form is #0 apparent as to need no exposition. We find that our finances are entrusted in @ way we cannot approve. In this ward we are very unjustly But from our Common Council we have been quite unable to obtain redress. The citizens at large justly complain of the want of a proper police—of a want of clean streets—of every element indeed of good ea ment. One ofour great objects is to remedy all this. 1 am quite unwell, gentlemen, and hope you will excuse me from making any further remarks. After Mr. Hall resumed his seat, three hearty cheers were given him, and as the echoes died away, there were loud calls for ‘ Ketchum,” **Ketchum,”—and in a few minutes Epear Kercn- um, Esq., mounted the stair-case from which the other speakers had addressed the meeting, and spoke as follows:— Fellow-citizens—I do not know why I should not re- spond to yourcall. Iam, it is true, a whig—a Clay man —and I hope the bonds which unite me to my party may now be disssvered. But I do not see why I cannot, or should not unite with you ip some of your prominent points, (Applause) 1 am quite prepared to unite with you in see repeal of the naturalization laws. 1 ought to know something of the operation of these laws ; for | dare say, some worthy men here this evening may recollect that on a certain occasion, I was called on with twojother citizens of the ward, to present # report to the Mayor and Common Council. 1 was one of the poll inspec- tors, and | ought to remember it, for for three days we stood in that house, and the floor of it was like that of a slanghter-house. And there are men here who ought to remember it, too, for some of their blood was spilled there. Butiwhat attention was paid to our report? _ It was treat- ed with contemptuo' sabre _ al! 1, fae i full: red to go any length in obtaining a change in anes laws, Cpnians ) And, then, as to our Public Schools—(Hear, ht I suppose it is prett y well known to most of you how I feel on jthatjquestion. (Applause) And.you are allso familiar with the evils of your time by go together on the present system, that I need not occu them, Now, why cannot we ubjects 7 Bishop Hughes know s forces together (a laugh, Oh y ous priest (alangh), and he has got men of in his ranks. Their sagacity is known bj : You see how they have so manwuvred that the Commis. sioners can now involve the city to almost any extent, and there is no help forit. Butfagain I ask, why cannot we all go together ? Mr. Kercuvum then descended from his place, on the staircase, and after an excellent song (one of De La Ree’s) by aMr. Alexander White, and a few eloquent remarks from Mr. 8. B. Moulton in the same strain as that of the other speakers, the meet- ing dispersed. Progress or Music.—Suitiine Concerts.—A yery curious and interesting movement in music, has been recently going on in this city, which pro- mises very beneficial results, and is too important to escape the philosophic attention of the observing and diligent student and historian of the age, which we are. We allude to the “Shilling Concerts,” which in all the regions bordering on the Bowery, have become quite the rage, and are the centres of an enthusiasm equalled only by that which crowds the Park on the nights when Ole Bull performs. ‘These cheap musical entertainments originated, we believe, in some of the large manufacturing cities of Great Britain, such as Glasgow and Man- chester. They were got up by the leaders of the temperance reformation, who wisely thought that one of the best possible means of rescuing the masses from the slavery of low and vicious indul- gences, was to supply them with rational and agreeable entertainment, at such a low rice, as to be within the reach of the umblest artisan. The experiment was_pet- fectly successful, and promises equally salutary results here. ‘These Concerts are now given in this city, almost every evening in the week, and are real respectable affairs. ‘To enable our readers to form a more distinct idea of them, we annex the following programme of one recently given:— 2 Programme—Pant Finer. Grand Overture on the Harp. Glee—The Crystal Hunters. New Song—The Venturous Sailor. Recitative and Air. Song, (comic)—I’m the Hero of Ballanacrazy. Song—Pretty Blue Star. Song—I love the Tree. Song—The Postillion. Song—Hark, the Soft Bugle. Song, (comic)—The Groves of Blarney. Song_—I've a Secret to Tell. Song—The Soldier who Died for his Land. Song—The Moon looks from her Throne. Song, (comic)—Going out a Sleighing. Duett—List to the Convent Bells. Part Secon. Grand Overture on the Accordion. Song—I’ve Plucked the Fairest Flower. Song—The Gipsey’s Invitation. Song—The McGregor’s Gathering. Song—Brother Jonath Song—She heard the Trumpet. Song—A Bold Brave Crew. Song, (comic)—Judy McShane. Song—The Sailor's Home. Song—The Gipsey’s Chaunt. Song, (comie)—No. 1. Song—The Ivy Green. Duett, (comic.) The above programme will be strictly observed.— Tickets one shilling each, to be had of Mr. Lebar's, 84 De- lancey street, corner of Orchard, and at the door. ' Doors ‘open at 6|—to commence at half past 7. No postponement on account of the weather. The names of the artists who appear on these occasions are not as yet very widely known in the musical world, Bropably not one of them having ever been heard of barons the populous re- gions of Division street and the Bowery. But who knows but that the names of Dowding, Kavanah, Murphy, Buskirk, Kidder, Sherman, and Bar- ton, are destined to fill as high a place in the muster roll of Melody, as_those of Braham, Templeton, or Incledont We must fe, now for native talent in music—politics—the fine arts— everything. We confess we admire the selection of pieces. The very programme itself is a whole chapter of wit, humor, pathos, sentiment, and spi- rit stirring melody. Plenty of variety, and what a quantity forthe money. No homapathic niggard- ly dealing out of two or three namby-pamby snatches from the Italian operas, which make not a single heart-feeling, but a liberal outpouring ot those old-fashioned ballads and songs, which echo inthe ear like the cherished voices of childhood ind home, and the days of that young and op love which all the sad experiences of a polluted and polluting world never can obliterate. The effect of all this popular music must be good. {t willdo much to humanize, and elevate and re- fine. The “American Republicans” have disco- vered great sagacity in availing themselves of it. These songs carry the nan of the party to every nook and corner. ‘The other evening, as we walked in Waverly Place, we heard a clear, mel- low, young voice singing out gaily— “ Come brothers arouse—our cause is just, Our banner is waving high; We've dareed the field, and conquer we must; Weill fight till we conquer or die!” ‘The singer, we found, was a little rascal of some ten years of age, who was thus circulating the spi: rit-stirring proclamation of ‘* Young Americ: He was, indeed, a philosopher, who said ‘Give me the making of the ballads of a nation, and let who will enact its laws.” ‘Tuurtow Weep, arrived last night from Europe, in the Packet ship Ashburton, Sxow Last Nicut.—A quiet December snow storm set in last night. It came without noise or bustle, This isto be a winter of small snow storms. Leaisuatvre or Virernia.—This body met last Monday—E. P. Scott was elected Speaker of the Senate, and Joel Holeman Speaker of the House. Rurvs Wercn, at the last accounts, was on board the Frances Amy with his troupe of equestrians, on their way to Cadiz. Rufus has been making money at Algiers, Port Mahon, Marseilles, Genoa, Palmyra and Malaga. He sailed from this latter port for Cadiz, on Friday, the 6th October last. Navat.—The U. 8. brig Perry, Commander Du- pont, bound to the West Indies, sailed from Hamp- ton Roads Sunday morning. Court ror tHe Correction or Errons.—De- cember 5th, 1843.—No. 55, The Agent of the Mt. Pleasant State Prison va. J. Chichester, J. W. Edmonds concluded for plaintiff in error, J. Pierson was heard for defendant in error, —— ‘We shall receive by the Acadia, and have for sale it this office, all the ai papers, together with the | London illustrated papers, all of the latest dates, Musica anv TugarricaL.—Ole Bull has set the quiet Quakers of Philadelphia dancing mad with his “ dear violin.” He appeared at the Chesnut on Monday evening. ‘The theatre was crowded to overflow. The number of persons admitted at $1 each, which was the price to all parts, is estimated at about twelve hundred. On his first entrance he was warmly applauded; but the tremendous and overwhelming shouting, and instantane- ous bursts of applause, that interrupted his playing, was of the most ening character. At the close of the applause was more than would have led as an encore by any artiste but Ole ho appeared and acknowledged the vociferous approbation by repeated bowing and pressing of his hand on his breast.” ‘The astounding and continued burst, how- ever, which followed his perlormance of the last piece, ‘was such as to draw from him a volunteer ; for, although he appeared, acknowk the approbation, and retired, the applause continued at such a eight as to demand, as it seemed, a repetition ; but he volunteered a piece with- out accompaniment, which sxpeered to eclipse all that he had previously played, and which, like the rest, w: ceived with loud bursts of approbation. Our opinio: him is, that he is a musical genius of the most gifted ture, and no one can but be delighted, if not astonished his perfect mastery of the violin. His second appearence there was announced for last night. He gives his first concert at the Taber- nacle in this city on Monday evening next. Casret.an is delighting the good people of Bos- ton, She gave aconcert at the Melodeon last night. The Transcript says: Signora Castellan’s announcement of another concert will be a source of gratification to the lovers of natural melody. Her bird-like carolling and her simple grace of manner win the way to the heart, as we listen to a musi- cal prodigy unspoiled by her marked career, Whether the Signora will be improved by her contemplated Euro- pean sojourn, we will not pretend to say, but, there are amongst all crowds, many of untutored tastes who would rather listen to the pure song of the nightingale, than to the scientific cultivation of foreign pupilage. She will be arare pupil, however, for some great maestro, and her pliant powers will easily bend themselves to the “perfec- tions” of the divine art. “Let us rejoice that she does not depart without giving our citizens another opportunity of having their minds filled with the remembrance of notes which seem “to make all the senses tlock into the ear,” and the “human soul to find its food in music.” Cryt1 Damoreav and Artor gave their last con- cert in Philadelphia, at the Musical Fund Hall, on Monday night last. They appear on Tuesday next, at the Tabernacle. ‘Wattace was at Baltimore. He was to perform at Calvert Hall, on Tuesday, the 4th ult. in aid of the St. Mary’s Female Orphan Asylum, Tue Travian Orera Comvany were playing at the Holiday street Theatre in Baltimore. ‘The opera of Norma was announced for last night. Russell was at Charleston, He gave a concert there on Saturday last, for the benefit of the Ladies’ Fuel Society. He is as great a favorite there as he was with us. aan is playing at the Chestnut, at Philadel- phia. Daverna, the enterprising manager of the Chat- ham Theatre, has leased the Arch street, and in- tends opening on Saturday or Monday with a good company. Yankee Hill and Miss Mary Ann Lee were draw- ing full houses at Charleston. The Hutchinsons give their farewell concert at Niblo’s on Wednesday, the 14th inst. Amusements. K Nrnto’s.—The Elssler Brothers made their first appearance last night, and certainly produced a reat ion in the wonderloving audience. Some of fer feats are truly surprising, remind us much of the grace, talent, and accuracy of the Ravel family. ‘The lighter feats were remarkably well received. We consider the engagement of the EI judging from the impression created last night. evening they appearfagain. Young Franklin last night also anonithed the public during his slack rope performance, by triking the ceiling of the saloon with his head! The riding and horses are well worthy of the universal com- mendation they nightly elicit. Cuaruam Tuearre.—Mr. Grattan’s new drama of Crime and Repentance is now in the ascendent, and will continue to run during the engagement. It is one of the most effective productions which has graced the stage during the present age, The tribute of praise should not, however, be awarded alone to the author, for in the performance of the plece, the greatest character is un- uestionably that of Michael Reardon, which is truly and inely represented by Mr. Jamison. Mr. Scott, too, as Will Snare, looks and acts the Poacher to the very life; and Mary Glerville and Susan Smile find most able repre: tatives in Mesdames Beciee and Preston. The same piece with that of Woman’s[Life, and sundry dances, con- stitute the bill for to-night. THERE IS NO CONCRALING THE FACT, THAT THE American Museum has the best attractions in the city, and does more to amuse and interest all classes, than every other establishment combined. Children, especial- ly, find it perfectly fascinating every Wednesday and Sa- turday afternoon, Next Saturday, being, the nefit of General Tom Thumb, there willbe hundreds of happy hearts, and smiling faces. The performances will be of the moat interesting character, as, indeed, they ure every evening. ‘The General and the Gypsy Queen are to be seen at all hours. _ THE PERFORMANCES AT Prate’s Museum are rich’ and diversified this week. The inimitable Ethiopian Singer and Dancer, is the most laughter pro voking fellow we ever heard, and, indeed, the whole en- tertainment is the most interesting we ever witnessed. The fortune telling is founded on the sciences of Phreno- logy, Physiognomy , Physiology, &c.,and is worthy of all attention. Corp Weatner anp Navigation.—The mer- cury stood at zero about sunrise in this city on Thursday morning, and one degree below on Friday morning. The river is frozen over, probably for the winter.— Bangor Gaz. The navigation between St. John and Whitehall is now closed for the season, The line boats went into winter quarters on Wednesday, Noy. 29. The ferry boat from urlington to Plattsburgh, will continue to ply for some two or three weeks.—Burlington, Vt. Sentinel. Imvortant Dectsion.—The AJton Telegraph says: During the recent term of the Madison Circuit Court, now in session, his honor, Judge Shielde, decided npon an exception taken to a commissioner's report by the complainant, that the two-thirds or valuation law of our State does not apply to the foreclosure of a mortgage in chancery; thus following the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Kenzie vs. Bron- son. The case decided by our Circuit Court compelled the commissioner to make a deed to the complainant, who had made a bid for the mortgaged premises, at a sum much less than that at which the property, at two-thirds its value, came—and that the redemption’ laws of the State were imperative in the foreclosure of a mortgage in chan- cery. (iG AUCTION NOTICE.—Sale of splendid Paintings. Engravings and Works of Art, this day, in the new si room and gallery, 35 Ann street, up stairs, at 10) o'clock comprising the works and pictures, the property of the late John Baradise and Mr. Twebill. ‘Also, a fine collection, the property of a gentleman go- ing to Euro) Iso, 300 specimens of beautiful stuffed birds, in cases and in the rough. E ‘Also, a number of unfinished family portraits, deserving the attention of those interested. e catalogues will describe as near as may be the sub- THOS. BELL, Auc’r. ject. 0 LITERARY NOTICE.—The Marquis De Leter- riere, or the Art of Pleasing, by Eugene Sue—New York, Burgess, Stringer, & Co., 222 ‘Broadway ding & Co. Boston.’ The author of the “Mysteries of Paris” has en- hanced his reputation in this last and least tedious wi inasmuch as he has told his tale in fewer words—it is finished production, and would be well called make Love”—as alady tells us ‘after perusal. rivari,” “Journal des Debats,” and other Parisian journals announced its appearance in glowing terms—publishers offering an enormous price for the privilege of extracting ingle chapter for their journals in advance. ‘The tal is evidently colored to suit the age of “sweet sixteen, compliment to the ladies fully appreciated in the avidity with which it is sought for and read by them. The gen- dlemen also read it Lt} an_ insight into the mysteries of courtship and married life. The low price, 13h cents, must ensure an enormons sale, when we consider the Paris edi- tion of 20,000 copies, was sold in one day at 15 francs per copy. MATILDA, OR THE. MEMOIRS OF A YOUNG WOMAN.—Second edition of Parts I. and II. now ready at thefoffice, No. 30 Ann street,and by all periodical agents thronghout the Union. ‘The demand for this first great work of Eugene is #0 great ax to have required new editions of the two first parts within a week from the day of publication. It is destined to have a wide circulation, for every body will read it, and especially every woman. ‘The stories of the young and beantiful Matilda has many, very many, Counterparts in society. Cart IIL, and last, will appear on Saturday. Also, No. LX. of Deming’s translation of the Mysteries of Paris,— pplied it the earliest moment, by addres: ogg beer . J. WINCHESTER, Publisher. —— A MIRACLE! A MIRACLE !—-A very wonder toc the skin—The Italian Chemical Soap-Remember, without misrepresentation, these are its positive qualities, for which it ha freceived the highest encomiums of the fa. culty, and the unsolicited approval of the Medical Society of Paris, It has cured thousands in the United States of every dint ent and eruption of the skin, such as pim- plas, freckles, blotches, salt rheum, scurvy, heat spots, tan, sunburn, morphew, &c. ke. Cure chapped flesh, &. It will change the color of dark, yellow, or sun burnt. skin, to beautiful healthy clearness. ‘ To prove to the public the excellence of this, read the following diploma awarded to M. Verprini, the inventor, by the Medical Society of Paris “We consider M. Vesprini as the greatest philanthro- pist of the age, and his Italian Chemical Soap amiracle to cure any eruptions or disfigurement of the skin, It will prove ablessing to future ages.” Sold by the only gene- ral agent in the United States, T. Jones, wholesale pe: mer, sign of the’American Eagle, 82 Chatham street, New York, Fulton street, Brooklyn. Price 60 cents a sake, st caution—mind you can get this no where else in this city genuine, but at the above address—mind, none is genuine without the signature of T. Jones on the wrapper—Sold in Brooklyn, at 139 Fulton street ; 8 State treet, Boston ; 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia, RICORD’S PARISIAN ALTERATIVE Mixture forte permanent enre of primary or secandary. Syphilis ind all complaints arising from the tse of Mercury guar. mteed to cure, Sold in vse, ov bottles $1 each, in cases of faifdozen $5, carefully packed and sent to all parts of the inion. O1 and Fea CO edlhd the College of Medicine aud Pharmacy, 17 Nassau street. 1 W. & RICHARDSON, Agent, es BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. From Washington. a Our accounts continue to affirm the thorough tie umph of Van Buren among ‘the democracy, with the exception of Captain Tyler, who thinks that the nomination of Van Buren will ensure the elec- tion of Clay. It is now certain that Mr. Tyler is as ill-satisfied with the democrats as he has been with the whigs —and many suppose that the Captain and Mr.Web- ster are still on good termsin secret. Some expect that removals will soon take place. ‘There is a large lot of editors in Washington— Slamm is there, smiling and in high spirits, seek- ing a knife and fork at the kitchen table—Bryant looking as sour as vinegar, and in low spirits. It is supposed that the present House of Repre- sentatives will exhibit a great deal of originality in oratory, poetry, philesophy, fun, besides in genius and in gin slings. There is an odd General from Alabama, a real trump of the Davie-Crockett school —Col. Wentworth, a giant from Illinois, full eight feet in his stockings, who could make a fortune by going round the country and showing himself ata shilling a sight—Dixon H. Lewis, of Alabama, who weighs one ton, forty pounds, and three ounces avoirdupois, sufficient to make a dozen barrels of sperm oil, and who sits in two chairs by day and sleeps in three beds by night—John Q. Adams,who is now near eighty years of age in body, but only twenty yearsin soul—a locofoco Aouse—a whig Se- nate—and a hermaphrodite Executive. Rare times this session ! Many now expect that John C, Calhoun will pro- bably withdraw from the caucus, and come out in support of Van Buren. This might give him the succession, and knock up Benton, Buchanan and all others. : TWENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. Tuespay, Dec. 5—12 o’clock, M. MessaGE From THE Hovse.—The Cie of the House informed the Senate, after the minutes were read, that the House was organized and ready to proceed to business—also that they had appointed a committee to wait on the President, in conjunc- tion with a similar committee from the Senate, to inform him that they were organized and ready to receive any communication from him which he might have to make. A committee of two was accordingly uppointed by the Senate. : Tue Lisrary.—A committee was stolnier to superintend the expenditures of monies for the pur- chase of books for a Library. , Perrrions were then in order—none offered. RESOLUTIONS next in order—none. Gey. Jacksoy’s Five.—Mr. Woopnury, from N.H., presented a paper from the Legislature of that State asking that Gen. Jackson’s fine be re- funded. Ordered to be laid on the table and printed. Postage anp THE Mari.—Mr. Merrick, from Maryland, gave notice that he should .introduce a bill to reduce the rates of postage throughout the United States. Also a bill for the better regulation of the transportation of the mail. Presipent’s Messacr.—Mr. Pueues, from Ver- mont, one of the committee to wait on the Presi- dent, returned to the Senate, and made communi- cation that the committee had waited on the Pre- sident, as directed, and had received answer from him that he would send in his message immediate- ly. (Now ten minutes past one.) Har Past Oxe O’Crock, P. M.—John Tyler, Jr., Esq., brought into the Senate the Message ol the President. The reading was immediately com- menced by the Hon. Asbury Dickens, Secretary of the Senate. i During the reading of the Message, Mr. Bayard of Delaware, very guietly composed himself to sleep, (to all outward appearance) while Mr. Hun- tington from Connecticut, busied himself in readin; anewspaper—and Mr. Benton, of Missouri, an Mr. White,§of Indiana, wrote letters. About 34 Senators were in their places. The gallery of the Senate contained about 75 auditors—six or eight of whom were ladies. i The Message with the accompanying documents, were laid upon the table, and the usual number or- dered to be printed. i Mr. Bayarp. then made a motion to proceed to the election of printer to the Senate for the 28th Congress, which was carried, On the first_ballot therewere cast 40ivotes—of which Gales and Seaton had 23, and were elected. Blair and Rives had 17 votes. ‘The Senate then adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasuineton, Dec. 5, 1843. The Second Day of the Session—New Hampshire Members Again—A part of a Debate—The Presi- dent’s Message—-ls Reception—-Dispute about Printing, §c. | The belet being general that the President's Message was certain to come down to-day, im- mense multitudes again flocked to, and filled the Capitol. Both galleries of the Houge of Represen- tatives were again overcharged with visiters, and the lobbies were so densely packed that members and reporters had literally to push their way to their places. Rope ciaen was on tip-toe amongst all classes, for ‘The Massage.” Even if the peo- ple had thought that it would have been as empty and as barren an effusion as a ‘speech from the throne,” the single circumstance that all about it had been hitherto kept a profound mystery, could not have failed, such is the weakness of human na- ture, to clothe it with interest. According to custom, the business of the House of Representatives was opened by the Clerk read- ing the journal of yesterday. As soon as he had finished, several new members approached the Speaker and were swornin. The oaths had scarce- Bape them, when up rose Mr. Barnarp, of New York, who said:— - Mr. Sreaxen—There isan omission in the journaljof the House as read by the Clerk, which I am anxiousj,to have supplied. There was a motion made yesterdayfin this House, upon which a division was taken, and there appears to be no notice of that motion in the journal. SIF, I wish to have that error corrected, and the motion of yesterday inserted in the journal. I now offer a resolu- tion for that purpose—(Here Mr. B. handed to the Clerk a resolution with another document attached to it.) I do not see, sir, why that motion of yesterday hus not been made a'part of the business of the day in the journal of the House, In the case of the New Jersey election, when a question of the same nature was presented to the House, a member from New Jersey offered to read a paper to the Houre, and, although there was opposition to it, he did read it, It was read for the information of the House, and it was left for that House to see proper whether it would [ate it on the journals or not. Afterwards the motion to insert the paper on the journal was lost. But next day, for the purpose’ of getting the | paper on the journal of the House, Mr Wise offered a resolu- tion of pretty much the same character as that which | offer now. at motion was found and decided to be out of order, yet from the very nature ot the motion it could not be prevented from appearing on the journals, And why should it not appear? Why should’ such a solemn transaction as this—I refer to the case now before the House—not go upon the journals? Why confine it to the uncertain fate of a mere newspaper report? Sir, fifty members of this House prepared that document, prepared it witha full consciousness of the importance of the ques- tion. I say that the question of the right of these mem- bers from New Hampshire to assist in ization of the House, is a great constitutional question which ought tobe thoroughly discussed. Why should any one then be afraid of the motion made yesterday appearing on the journals. The Madey 34 took that course yesterday for the purpose of having the whole transaction spread freely o the journals, and I submit that the journal ought to be corrected, so as to make the truth appear. | do this from sense of what I consider my duty as a member of this House. I have no personal feeling towards any of the gen- tlemen more immediately interested in the question. But the journal of the House ought to be a fair index of the day's business. He was answered by Mr. Dromaoour, of Va., as follows :— I have objections to the extraordinary procedure of the gentleman from New York. | believe that the journal is made up in the usual way, and is in every respect a regu- lar journal of the House, although it is not a journal ‘of tht abortive efforts of some persons who wish to disturb the proceedings. The paper to which the gentleman from New York ret has no business on that journal. For my part I never saw the Pena ‘The House has not seen it, and though I eno doubt of its identity, there is.no evidence before this House that the bores which the gen- tlemen holds in his hand is the same which was attempted to be thrust upon the House yesterday. But if this mo- tion of the gentlemen was to be allowed, what would be the consequence. Instead of the journal of the House senting! the ular proceedings of the aay it would be filled with all the extraneous matters which members might take a fancy to throw into it. The proposition of the gentleman has been solemnly adjudicated to be out of order, by a decision several years Lo 1 do not know whether the paper which he offers the House is a pro- test. Ihave no means of knowing. But from the cription he gave of it, it must not only be a protest, but 9 pre-judj it of a very td a question, 1 have seen much of this business of offering protests; and after calm consideration, ag gp be bcos he nip bactcind apers on journals. If we give scopeto such a pi i The jours Is, instead of bela journal, would be nothing but the arguments of members, Here is ® ,, for the first time read, which has never been submitted to the House. If the gentleman had said ow wished it read, would not have objected; bt oes beyond that, and wishes to have the journal corrected, because it did not notice a paper which the House has never seen. | object to introducing matters on the journal which the House, the previous ‘os , refused to hear read; and yet, by a deficiency in the rule of the House, this may be done, Thope that those who have the revision of our rules will keep this in view; for if this is to be done the one day, it may as well be done the next day ; and then where is it ‘to end? Let it ever 80 offensive, it will be noticed on the journal, Vor there is one way in which that cannot be prevented, and | have no doubt the gentleman from New York is sutticiently aulroit to