Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-02-07
From the National Journal, Jan. 81.

In Senate, yesterday, the bill for re-
gulating the process of the U. States
Courts, in the states admitted into the
Union since the year 1889, was taken
up. Mr.. White withdrew his amend
ment; and the bill providing for certain
surviving officers of the Revolution, was
taken up, and supported by Mr.. Der
rien, in speech ofgreat length.
In the House OF Representatives., va.
rious communications, and a message
from the President, which had been lay
ing on the table until Mr.. Chilton's re-
solutions should be disposed of, or some
opportunity should present itself for ia
king them up, were submitted to the
House. The message noticed cores.
pondence between our government and
that of Brazil. Among the communi-
cations, were the information called for
by resolution of Mr. Sloane relative to
the Court martial at Mobile, but as this
is not yet ordered to be printed, we are
unable to present any statement as to
the number or character of the docu-
ments-and also the facts called for by
resolution of Mr. Kremer respecting the
change of the public printing sc of the
Port of Philadelphia, from Mrs. Bailey
to Mr.. Binns.
The House then took up the resolu-
ton of Mr. Chiffon. Mr. Dorsey ad-
dressed the Chair at some length. Mr..
Wickhffe had just obtained the floor in
reply, and made a few preliminary re-
marks, when the House adjourned
From the Nsnonal Journal Of Feb. l.
The Senate yesterday resumed the
consideration of the bill providing for
certain surviving officers of the Revolu-
tionary army; and it was debated from
] o'clock till half past 4, by Mr.. Smith
of South Carolina, in opposition to it,
and by Mr.. Van Buren, in its support;
when the Senate adjourned, on motion
of Mr.. Branch, who, according to usage,
has the floor for tomorrow.
In the House of Representatives, a
Bill in alteration of the several acts i'm
posing duties on imports was report.
ed, read twice, committed, and 5000
copies ordered to be printed.
The documen ts from the War Depart
ment, relative to the trials of the mill
tia men. were referred to the Commit
tee on Military Affairs, and ordered to
be printed
The House then resumed the discus
sion of Mr.. Chilton's resolution, the
question being on Mr.. Blake's amend
ment as modified by Mr.. Dorsey. At
ter Mr.. Wickliffe had concluded, Mr.
Letcher aud MIR. Livingston followed.
Mr. Weems then called for the previ-
Gus question, but withdrew his call,
which was renewed by Mr.. Cambreleng
and lost-Ayes so, Noes 94 Mr.. Eve
rette then rose and expressed wish TO
make some remarks, in order TO put
one or two points which had been dis
cussed in clear light, but, being indis-
posed, the House adjourned.
February s.-In the Senate, yester-
day. the Bill for the relief of Susan
Decatur was read, and the blank filed
with 100000. The Senate resumed
the consideration of the Bill providing
for certain surviving Officers of the
Revolutionary Army. The discussion
occupied several hours, butno question
was taken.
In the House of Representatives., the
discussion was resumed on the resolu
lions offered by Mr. Chiffon. Mr. Eve
rette addressed the House in a very
nomarfrl snaech VvhSch wa shall en-