The Congressional Globe Volume 42, PT. 3, No. 1 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1831 Excerpt: ...I say, therefore, in conclusion, that the conduct of the Executive in these particulars was unconstitutional, and a dangerous innovation which I am not prepared to sanction. It is upon these grounds I place my vote, and not upon any objection to the minister or mission; and at this hour I content myself with simply suiting them. Mr. ARCHER then rose to address the House; but, to give him a better opportunity than the lateness of the hour now permitted, Mr. BARR1NGER moved an adjournments and The House adjourned. Wedsrsdat, Febbuabt 9. REPORTS OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. The resolution to print six thousand copies of the report of the majority and minority of the Judiciary committee, on the subject of the repeal of the 25th section of the Judiciary act of 1789, being again taken up for consideration, Mr. CRAWFORD said: To address this House upon the subject-matter, of two reports, on a proposition to print them, and to sustain the one, or impugn the other, would be alike irregular and unprofitable. I can have no disposition to speak to u settled question, and particularly to one that has been decisively settled, but have risen for a special purpose, which shall be accomplished in brief space. When this resolution was under consideration two days ago, the honorable gentleman from Virginia Mr. Gordon complained of the demand made for the previous question, on the rejection of the bill for the repeal of the 25th section of the judiciary act of 1789, reported by a committee of which that gentleman is a member. I beg leave to say to him and to the House why I made it. I hope, although I have been here but a short time, it is innccessary for me to state that nothing was further from my thoughts than to show the slightest disrespect to any member of this honorable ...