Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-27

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TUESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY ~, 1927.
A letter from New-Orleans, dated the 9th in
slant, says, the Supreme Court have reversed
the Judgment ob,aiued'against the Bank of Lou
isiana for S3oo,ooo."
The total number Of Revolutionary pension
.rs now on the rolls Of Government Is 1885.
New-Yo.k has the greatest number Of any one
State, being 1921.
Moses Brown, Esq. Of Newhuryport, re-
Gently deceased,'ha left, by will, legacy OF
$1,000 10 the Howard Benevolent Society, and
donation to that town for the establishment,
a, future period, Of Grammar School He
gave, during his life, TO The Theological Ins,i-
tuition at Andover, $4,000. He died without
any lineal descendants, except an only grand
daughter, who is probably the richest heire IS
in New England.
CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS OF YESTERDAY.
In THE SENArR.-A number Of communica-
tions were received from the President and
Heads Of Department relative to the Com
rnerce and Navigation Of the United States du-
ring the last year; the emolaments OF the Off
GERS Of the customs for the year 1926; disburse-
nent Of money, goods and effects for the bene
fit Of the Indians; statements OF the operations
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House were read and referred.
Mr. Chandler, from the Committee on the
Militia, reported bill for the adoption of a
system Of artillery, cavalry and infantry exrr-
ordered to second reading, Mr.. Chandler
from the same Committee, reported resolu-
ton directing the Secretary of War to adver-
,ise tina: he will, before the 25,h Of May nexs,
receive proposals for printing and binding TO-
600 copies OF the above systems Of exercise Sc.
which was agreed 10.
On motion of Mr. Johnson Of Kentucky, the
Senate took up the bill for the establishment of
certain Post Offices and Post Routes, which
vas amended and ordered to third reading
On motion Of Mr. Smith, Of Md. the Senate
took up the bill making appropriations for the
support of the Government duriag the year
1927.
The amend ment reported from the Commit
tee OF Finance, (of the Sena,e) striking out the
provision of 81, 500 for Mr.. Poinsett. as Minis
ter TO the Congress at Tacubaya, was explained
By Messrs. Smith, Of Md. and Holmes, and
agreed to.
The bill, u, au>s~a.d- as ordered tn th;-,
reading
On motion Of Mr.. Sanford, the Senate pro-
.ssded 70 the consideration Of Executive bust
ness.
After the lapse of three hours, the doors
were re-opened; and,
On motion Of Mr. Harrison, the bill making
aDnropriations for the Military service OF the
United States during The year 1877, was taken
up.
The amendment reported from the Commit
zee OH Military Affairs of the Senate, striking
out the provision, that all officers commanding
rarrisons and ports, and none other be entitled
10 double rations, was advocated at great length
aud opposed by Mr.. White. The question be-
ine taken, the amendment was carreds ayes,
22-nses le.
Mr. Chandler moved to strike out the oppro-
pria,ion of 900 dollars, for the payment OF
the Georgia Militia claim, for services render
ed. during the years 1893, 's3, and "a. This
motion gave rise to discussion, which was
continued 10 late hour, Messrs. Chandler, &
Bell, advocating it, s. sIessTs. Harrison, Cobb,
Benton, Bcrrien and White, opposing II. The
motion was rejected, ayes ls--noes IS. When
the Senate Adjourned.
In rRE HOUSE OF RErREsENTaTIvEs-M
A. Stevenson Of Virginia, obtained leave oil alb
sence for the remainder Of rhe session.
Petitions were presented from sundry States
Mr.. j. Wilson, from the. Committee on
Slams, reported bill from the Serate, autho-
rising the payment of interest to the State OF
hirh was committed and made