Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-16

of Massachusetts, Tuesday the 10th instant, for
the appointment OF Senators of the United
States, in place of Mr.. Holmes Of the former,
and Mr.. Mills of the latter State, whose term Of
service will expire on the 18th March next Mr..
Mills, we have no doubt, will be again returned
to the Senate. The reelection of Mr.. Holmes
is considered doubtful.
II is said that the State Of New York will APP
propriate, during the current year, more than a
million of dollars, towards the extinguishment
of the debt incurred by making her grand Ca
mails. The whole debt, which amounts 10 81
600, 900, will be probably paid off in Eve years.
We cordially agree in the sentiment uttered
by the last clause Of the annexed paragraph,
which is taken from the Baltimore American.
Besides the value OF the Register as newspa-
per, it is worth more than the price asked for
i, as book of reference.
Smiles Weekly Register-The editor of this
valuable work announces that his son, WILLIAM
OGDEN NILES, will hereafter participate in its
edi,orship and publication. The Register is
one ofthe best and cheapest papers issued IN
this country, and we'll deserves the patronage
Of the American public"
SUPREME COURT OF THE U. STATES.
MONDAY, JANUARY Is.
The United States, and the officers and Crew 81
the schr Grampus, VS., The Brig Patmyra--Ap-
peal from the Circuit Court Of South Carolina.
MIR. Justice Story delivered the opinion OF the
Court. The decree Of the District Court, so
far as it DEGREES restoration of the Vessel, is af-
frmed; but reversed as to that part which a.
wards damages for the seizure and detention,
and cause remanded to Circuit Court.
Robert Rankin and John p. SehatseA,v VS.. Robert
Scott-Writ of error to District Court Of Mis-
souri,. This cause was argued by Mr. Benton
for the plaintiffs, and bv Mr.. Talbot for the de-
I PENDANTS.
James and Henry w. W. Conner, VS.. Ed'card
! Featherstone, and ofherS-Writ of error to Cir
cult Court Of w. Tennessee. The argument OF
this cause was opened on the part OF the plain
tifs, and argued by Mr.. Isacks for the defen-
dants.
Leslie Combs, Esq. of Lexington, KY. was
duly admitted 10 the Bar Of this Court.
CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS OF YESTERDAY.
| INTHE SENATE.-The bill increasing the sal
ary of the Postmaster General to $4,000 per
annum, was read third time and passed. Mr..
Randolph made dignihed opposition to the
| bill, and Mr. Johnson of Ky. defended the mea
sure The remainder of the day was spent in
executive business.
IN THE HOUSE OF REpREsgNTATrvEs.-Pe
ti,ious were presented as usual-none lmpor-
tant.
The Committee Of Claims made unfavorable
reports on the respective petitions OF Sarah
Hubbard, of Tobias E. Stansbury and William
Stansbury, and Of Madame LIE Compile Piernas
Mr.. Drayton of South Carolina, from the
Committee on Military Affairs, reported bill
making further provision for the Military AGA
DENY at West Point, and for other purposes:-
twice read and committed
Mr. Powell Of Virginia, reminded the House
that bill was reported, some days since, en-
bracing Penal Code sni,ed TO the Penitentiary
system about to be introduced into the District
| of Columbia. 1t was believed, he said, that the
Penitentiary would be ready for the reception
of convic,s before the next session Of Congress,
hence the Importance of acting upon the sub
| ject during the present Session must be obvious;
he there .ore gave notice that he should ask the
House 10 go into Committee Of the Whole, on
the bill, the first Monday in February.
A bill, from the Senate, providing for an i'm
crease of 81, 900 in the annual salary Of the
Post Master General, was twice read and refer
red 10 the Committee on Ways and Means
MIR Hamilton Of South Carolina, stated that
il was his intention TO have called up, that day,
his resolutions in regard to the alien and sedi-
ton laws, but in consequence Of the bill for The
relief of the surviving officers and soldiers OF
the rev olution, not having been disposed Of, be
should no, ;hen fulfil his intention, but should
take the earliest opportunity of bringing the
subject before the House. He remarked that it
was no, his design to rake up the embers OF
party spirit, but to invite free and calm dis
cussion On the merits Of the resolution.
message was received from the President
Of the United States, transmitting report
from the Secretary Of State, relating to the i'm.
nrisonment of seamen from on board American
vessels since 18th February, 1915, also another
message transmitting letter from the Secreta-
~ Of War and report Of the Chief Engineer,