The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-27
From the National Journal.

Friday, Dec. IA. In the Senate, yesterday, MT. Johnson, ol Ky submitted Resolution for the examin- 1 alton of site on Licking River, Ky. for the establishment of National Armory. similar to that at Harper's Ferry. Mir Dickerson gave notice that he should tomorrow intro duce bill for the distribution of share ofthe Revenue of the U States among the seve- ral States. A resolution was submitted by Mr. Rugges, for the establishment of certain Rules in relation to the mode of doing busi- ness in the Senate. The bin for the abolition of imprisonment for debt was reported from the Committee on that subject, with amend ments, and made the order of the day for Wednesday next.
 In the House of Representatives, number of petitions were presented, and resolutions offered. Among the latter, was resolution offered by Mir. Brent. to institute an inquiry into the public lots in this city. A resolution was offered by Mr P. P. Barbour, referring inquire into the expediency of throwing into the market the stock of seven millions of dol lars held by the Government in the U. States Bank. MT. Barbour explained that his chief object was to obtain the premium at which the stock now stands. and apply it towards the extinguishment of public debt. It was replied by MT. M'Dufie and Mir. Gorhan,, that the very rumor of the intention of Gov ernment to throw that amount of stock into the market, and to withdraw from it's con nection with the Bank, would reduce the stock to its par value. The resolution, on a motion of Mr. Gorhanl, was lad on the ta- ble.
 Saturday, Dec. 15.
 In the Senate yesterday Mr. Harrison submitted a resolution providing for the better accommodation of the Reporters of the Senate. Some discussion on lhe propriety ot receiving the petition Richard Hall, British subject; the objections to receiving it grounded upon the provision of the Constitution, which the right petition citizens of the United States, alone; the petition laid the be. Among other resolutions offered, were two by MT. Smyth, of Md. relative 10 commercial regua- tons; respecting drawbacks and the other for the erection of additional Public Warehouses. short time was spent in Executive business.
 In the House of Representatives, after the presen- taon of petitions, several reports were made from the Standing Committees. Among these, bill was re. ported by Mir. Isacks, from the committee Public Lands to revive and continue force the several acts for the relief of purchasers of public lands. This bill continues the provisions of the former bills to July 1899. 4 bill was introduced by Mir. Wright, relative to the sale of lands conveyed the United States in certain cases which referred to the Committee the Judiciary. X communication from the Treasury Department was laid before the House, enclosing the opinion of the Attorney General in the of Thad- deus Laughlin which was unfavorabe to the petition CT. memorial from Stephen Simpson, ,and J. w. R. Runda of Philadelphia. against the election of Mir. Sergeant, was presented read, and referred to the Committee on Elections. memorial was also pre- sened from Samuel Angus, formerly of the Navy pray ing be reinstated in hls rank and profession Many resolutions offered and adopted, but of them are of great moment.
 Tuesday. Dec. 18, 1927. @ In the Senate, yesterday, Mir. Harrison's resolution, for the better accommodation of the Reporters ofthe proceedings of the Sen- ate was agreed to. Mir Hayne presented the memorial of sundry citizens of Boston and its vicinity, praying that no additional duty be imposed or imports, especially of Woollens which was read and referred. Tine comiHit- tee of Finance reported without amendment. the bill repeating. in parf. the duty on import, ed Salt Mir. Ridgely submitted Resolution referring to Select Committee of five the reyisal and arrangement of the Senate. Mir Johnson of Ky. submitted a Resolution for the examination of all the sites on the West ern Waters. hitherto proposed as suitable foI the establishment of National ArmOry. ir substitution of the Resolution withdrawn by him on Friday. Mir. Webster appeared and took his seat.
 In the House of Representatives, desulto " discussion took place on the subject of the entry on the Journal of Friday, of the pro