Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-04
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THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 4. 1897.

several meetings., at thc idSt vi "nA~" N'-'' Nv
rotary Barbour attended, by request. Nispro-
bable they will report to-day. We learn, from
a eretH,able source, that Notwithstanding Mr..
Calhoun's pretended belief tina, the charges a.
gainst him were Of an official character, he was
apprized, before he made his communication 10 me
House, of the honorable course pursued by The Be-
cretary Of War, and was assured, by mutual
friend, that Mix. letter being considered, by
the Secretary, as a vile slander, was immedi-
ately returned to the gentleman who Sommuhi'
Gated it, having produced no other effect In the
Department, than that Of refusing to give MIX
another contract We take this occasion 10
saw tina, we have derived no part OF our inior-
nation from Official sources. When the inves-
,ipation shall have been finished, we shall say
more.
A bill Yesterday passed the House Of Repre-
senta,ives, by a large majority, authorising the
importation Of Brandy in Casks Of fifteen Gal
Ions, and permitting the same 10 be exported
with the benefit of Drawback. The existing
laws pl ohibit the importation Of foreign spirits
IN casks Of less capacity than Ninety Gallons,
which are too large for the inferior trade Of South
America, and the consequence has been that
our merchants have lost the benefit oft.
The Vice Presidents Telegraph of yester-
day, impeaches the motives Of the Speaker Of
the House of Representatives in relation TO the
appointment, Of the Rip Rap Committee, but
the article is too shallow to escape detec'
,ion. The object is to secure retreat in the
event Of an unfavorable Report, or to mag
nifty the glory of triumph over MIX, should
the Report be favorable. Under such circum-
stances, the Committee will recommend, we
hope, that Mr.. Calhoun and his old friend and
companion, Mix, be allowed to settle their quar-
rels in their own way.
On Monday last the General Assembly Of
Maryland proceeded according to the'provi-
.ions Of the Constitution, to make choice OF a
Governor for the State for the ensuing year.
On counting the votes, it appeared that JOSEPH
KENT, Esq was unanimously reelected.
Governor Kent communicated his message
TO the General Assembly on the 27th ultimo.
The Baltimore American says-"lt is well
written and highly interesting document, and
will command an attentive perusal from every
citizen of Maryland"
Of the Message, but from hasty glance at its
contents, we are disposed to concur in the OPT
Mon expressed by the American Of its merits.
From this document we make the following ex-
tract, which brea,hes spirit Of patriotism, s.
is a neat and meriied compliment to the Chic!
Magistrate of the Union. II doubtless met
with favorable reception by those TO whom
il was addressed
"The foreign relations of the country and
MANY other important concerns, deeply interest
ing TO the people Of Maryland, in common with
those Of our sister states, being committed by
The Constitution of the United States to the
superintendence and management Of the nation
Al authority; and having full confidence in the
ability, experience, patriotism and integrity OIL
the distinguished statesman to whom that au-
,hority is con6ded, we shall not step from our
limited sphere oil action 10 eAamuie mihd'eiy
into those general concerns"
CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS OF YESTERDAY.
In THE SENATE-Mr. Harrison gave nosice
that tomorrow he should ask leave 10 introduce
bill to establish certain Collection Districts
in the States Of Ohio, Kentucky and Missouri.
MIR. Marks obtained leave to introduce bill
10 authorize the payment Of interest due to the
State of Pennsylvania, CD moneys advanced du-
ring the late war.
The bill concerning the selection OF certain
lands heretofore granted by compact to the
State of Missouri, for seminaries OF learnpg,
wa, read :he third time and passed.
The Senate then proceeded to she eonsidera-
ton Of the bill to- abolish imprisonment for
debt. Various amendments were proposed and
agreed to, when the bill, as amended, was or
dered to be printed.
After the consideration Of executive business
the Senate adjourned.
In The HOUSE, OF REPREsENTATtvEs.-Two
unimportant petitions were presented by spe-
cial leave, the time having arrived when they
can be presented in the ordinary way only on
the FIRST days sitting Of each week.