The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1829-01-08


+ submitted tina also was negssiyed. Mr.. HesFsf
made some ebsrrvaiions In opposition to the
| bill and Mr.. Richardson offered brief sx.
PLANTATION on the Subject oil the convention, con-
tending thai II could not be violated BY the pro-
visions Of the bill. Mr.. Dr1yton moved 10 a
mend the bill BY striking nut all us material
seciions, aud inserting y substitute, which pro-
vides tBai an exploring party shall be sent oui.
AID that the President shall be sdthofhed 10
send part OF the army. not to exceed iouf
hundred men, Tor the prote ction OF such citizens
rs shall settle there. Nj. Floyd spoke IN re
ply TO the objections urged agani the bill, aud
was replied TO by Mr.. Bafes OF Missouri Mr.
| TAYLOR then moved nm smendme 4 10 The amend
menl Of NJ. Drnsfon, and with view to have
the several amendments printed, MI Ward
moved that he Committee rise, which was
/. agreed 10 The amendments were then ordered
10 he printed.
| M. Spragac, from the Committee Of Ways
aud Means, reported bin TO fepeal the tonnage
duty on vessels Of the United States, and on
certain foreign vessels.
| Mr. Anderson Of Maine, laid on the table of
the House of Representatives resolutions cal.
ling on the President ofthe United States for
In formation on the subject Of the arrest and i'm
! sonnent ofJohn Baker OF Maine, by the British
authorities. &c.
.rJtrsiingion, jan Ain the Senate. ?ester
tdaya Mr. Chandler resolution for an inquiry
bio The xpediency oi abolishing the office OF
| Major General IN the army Of the United states
was aefesdio Mr.. Dickerson bill fof dis
iributing portion Of thu revenue Of The United
States, among the several Sisips, was made the
sDecial order ofihe day for Thursday next. Mr..
d. lad or thu table n STA -ment showing
the time In which the national debt would be ex-
tinguished under the presem system aud also
the tune in which u would be paid under the
system which he proposed SorIe time was
spent IN the comside rat,un of executive business.
The Senate adjourned over I'LL Monday.
In The II ,use OF representatives.. a bdi wa
reported by Mr. = + Harbour. from the Com
m,tee on the Judiciary, concerning che ou-
pteme Court Some discuss, IN took place on
motion made ~ M. Hickitfe 10 p,iat 3 COZ
copies Of the report Of the committee, which WAS
carried IN the aft native was opposed on
the ground thai the circulation Of this exua
Dumbes of copies If The report, IN case there
should be no legislative action on the subject,
would unselde thar psbl.c confidence ~ the in.
dietary winch was It's firm bnsis. The House
then took up the Confederation of private bu,i.
ness. The untavofabe report OF the Commit
Tee Of Claims, staining over from the last ses.
slon on he subject of the claims Of certain citi-
zrns Of The Slate Of Georgia was taken up IN
Committee Of the Whole, aud underwent II
brlei discussion bni, on motion of Mr.. Wilde,
the Committee rose. reported progress, and Oh.
sained leave 10 SIT again. A message w.s
ceived from the presldeni nfthe United States.
covering report from the Secretary Of Wer, in
reply TO a resolution of the House asking for
Information rs To the intended frauds upon the
revenue. referred 10 in the Message OF the Pre-
sidrnt
Mr. DroViOH yesterday reported bill from
the Committee on Military Aihirs, on the sub
jer, oifbc Claims Of the State of Massachusetts
fni Militia Services. Nat. Journal.
The Oregon. The question of the establish
ment Of new Territorial Government al IN
mouth OF the Oregon Tor Columbis3 River. nov
seriously occupies the attention. of the House Of
Reprts natives
It's question ofcompIeS character.
First, II IS n question Of expediency as regards
III effect of such MEASURE upon our polIiica
system. II is difficult to determine how far II is
admission into the Union, nj 80 great a distance
from the seat of Government as to make il
doubtful whether they cond be adequate
~ represented in the Councils, or identified
" 9TH the general interests of the Union.
Secondly il Is Il question OF political power !;
whether the Eastern and Middle and Southern
States shall agree TO receive into the political
lnni of the Union other Western Territories IN
addition TO those aIready exisilag, aud winch il
Is alieady necessary To subdvide. TO form new
lee Of States, whose influence in the Govern
mrni viii lessen more and more those of The old
Thirteen States
Thirdly, il isa question of boundary he
tween the United States and a foreign
Power, which II appears 10 US 10 be OF
more importance 10 seItle than either OF the pre-
ccdng.
by serious decision upon The pending bill,
however, u might happen that al. three of these
questions would he Determined II il not SUI.
prlSing therefore, ttal Il invites grave debate.
Nd. Int.
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curious memorial has been received by the
President OF the Senate, from Mr.. Crane, ri
Ono. who calls hmselfihe brother N our Saw
our. aud " n sets forth that he has descended H.
neatly from David, that he has made his appear.
gnce N this country for the purpose ofrrSumin :
hls temporal authority, While his brother 40
living In Ohio, the real Christ. has appeared 1t
call his people together. Ee calls upon Coz
gr"ss 10, M appropriation of ten o. twelve thon
sand dollars per annnn 10 cnabe hitI 10 di,
charge his high functions as temporal governor
OF the world, az hopes that the members wi
each transmit hun a ten dollar note. and )rdni
II The madness of some men rs sometimes
aughable, oui this man is hooking. We shonl.
hope that no member will be found wild enough
10 introduce his petition.
Gdsh.ngton Chronicle.
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