The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-03-11
CONGRESS-.
IN SE.E1TE.

Tho sitting was chiefly consumed by
debate on MT. Barnard's motion 10 call on
the Secretary Of the Navy, for information
and opinions, touching the expediency Of
dispensing with the Marine Corps in the
Naval service. The remarks Of the NOV
er went somewhat into the merits OF the
question, and were interesting to that dis
tngulshed branch of the service. the Ma
Wy, as we'll as Ia the veteran and gallant
Corps Immediately concerned. The res
olution was adopted; the resolution of Mr.
Foot was resumed, and Mr.. Grundy con-
tinued his remarks until 8 o'clock, when
the Senate adjourned.
Tuesday, March 2.
The bill from the House Of Representa-
tives, making provision for taking the fifth
census of the United States, was discussed,
together with the amendments proposed
by the Committee on the Judiciary, 10 in
creose the compensation to Marshals and
their deputies, so as 10 correspond with the
responsibility, labor and Importance of the
subject, and to secure a faithful perform.
nncc, Of the duty. The amendments were
ordered to be engrossed and the bill read
third time. [Thesc amendments propose
70 Increase the compensation for taking the
census, to the marsbals 80 per cent and
assistants 100 per cent over the amount
proposed by the House.. The President
Of the Senate presented three memorials
from the blacksmiths and manufacturers OF
hard ware, in the city Of Phiadel pha, pray
ing reduction Of duty on the materials OF
oftheir manufacture.
Mr.. Knight replied to some structures
offered tho day previous by Mr. Grundy, in
the course ofhis speech, on those who had
been engaged in plundcring the coast OF
Africa for slaves, and importing them into
this country, which Mr.. X. thought reflect
cd OH the moral charater of Rhode Island;
and Mr. Grundy reioined, showing that he
had neither charged the State Of Rhode
Island, nor even the people generally, with
want Of moral feeling; he only alluded to
those who had trallick in slaves. Mr..
Clayton occupied the floor on Mr.. Foots
resolution, in reply to Messrs. Grundy,
Woodbury., &c. until the usual hour of ad-
journment; and before he concluded his re.
marks, the Senate adjourned. Mr.. {. has
the floor for tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 3.
After transacting some Unimportant
business, went into secret session on Ex-
ecu,ive business, in which they were en-
gagged until three O'clock.
Thursday March A.
Mr.. Clayton concluded his speech on the
sectional debate, after which, on motion OF
mr.. Woodbury., the land resolution was
laid on the table. III is evident that the
Jackson Senators " sh to get rid Of the dis.
cusson they have called forth. The op-
position has been found too strong for them
in argument. The Senate spent sometime
in Executive business.
FRIDAV. March ).
The bill providing for taking the Fifth
Census, or enumeration Of the inhabitants
Of the United States, was read the third
time and passed.
Mr.. Iaync, from the Committee, to
which had been referred so much Of the
Presidents message at the commencement
Of the session. as relates to Naval Affairs
reported bill providing for re organizing
the Navy.
Mr.. Benton obtained leave to withdraw
the bill presented by him some days ago,
to abolish unnecessary duties, and for the
protection of Commerce, Navigation,m man
uiactures and Agriculture.
On motion Of mr.. Smith, Of Maryland,
the bill making an appropriation for the
Government for the year 1880, was taken
up. and the amendment proposed by the
Judiciary Committee, to strike out the
third section ofthe bill which prohibits the
expenditure of the contingent fund on any
printing other than that which is ordnnrl.
" ordered by each house, unless provided
for by JOINT resolution. The amend.
nent was supported by messrs. Johnson,
Chambers, Livingston and Foot, and op
posed by messrs. White and Woodbury..
After a protracted debate, which occupied
the Senate until late hour, the amend
ment was rejcc,cd--ayes %, noes %.