Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-04-24

aud aron takes the place OF that truth winch ought to
be the sustaining element Of history, SAITH that the
Senate viii not confirm Amos in his Authorship, and
and that the misgiyngs Of Amos himself on the sub
Ject, strong that they have prepared him for
the worst. lie will sot therefore, be disappointed,
should the vote on his nomination, be-ayes "a
noes 25 He will then be prepared TO take up the
key note from Isaac Ill., and to say 10 Democracy"
Although thou shalt Kill me, yet win trust in
thee.'' =.
General Jackson aud his Cabinet attended the fn-
neral of Mr.. Alexander Smyth Oh Monday. The &C.
neral seemed to be especially serious became him.
when ii.e Chaplain reminded men in public life, that
they were liable to forget that they had to die.
ana that they ought 10 make preparation for death,
than ordinary men; and when he further held up the
example of Alfred the Great, who did not the more
neglect his civil duties, because he devotedu third Of
his time To those of religious character. The Ge-
neral looked serious; there was craitness in the
look OF the Great Magician, the Secretary of War
bent his eyes the carpet ofhe HALL and there
strong iunpcriurbabiy the countenences Of the
Treasury and Navy Secretaries, which was relieved
by the placid features Of the Attorney General. ]
did not perceive that the cordality which ought to
reign among political brothers, was IN the Cabinet
1t seemed to run in currents.
The Seuate took up yesterday, the consideration Of
N.Y. Bartons resolutions the subject OF the appon-
ting power. Some discussion took place upon them,
| in which Dir. Mckinley, Mr.. Kane and DIR. Bbb
distinguished themselves, and in return up
into little stars by Mr. Barton. One Of the resolutions
was afterwards laid the table, and the other was
postponed, and made the special order of the day for
Friday. The Indian Bill subsequently taken
up. when Mr.. Robbins of Rhode Island, made very
sensible speech against the policy of dispossessing
the Indians. and driving them against their wi be-
lyond the line of civilization. $50 e'r
In the House of Representatives, the Bill to reduce
! the duties on coffee and tea passed by vote Of
l63 TO 5-aitcr which the House went into Commit
tee ofthe Whole tho state Of tho Union, and tool
np the report ofthe Judiciary Committee in the
of Judge Peck of Missouri. The charge against this
Judge is for the Illegal imprisonment Of Dir. Lawless
and striking him from the roll of Attornes for which
acts Of oppression it was recommended by the Com
mittee that he be impeached. Mr.. Buchanan anc
Judge Spencer of New York, the former the Chair.
man. end the latter II member of tho Committee OF
the Judiciary, made each elaborate argument IN
favour of the resolution reported by the Committee
and Dir Clay of Alabama, who appears to be Of coun
sci for Judge Peck, spoke at length the other side
Mr.. Doddridge then obtained the floor, and on hi!
motion the Committee rose. He is consequently
entitled to tho floor. But the question will not pro
badly be taken up again before Monday,ss this day
set apart for the Legislation concerning the Dis
trct of Columbia, and tomorrow and Saturday arr
devoted, under standing rule of the House, TO the
exclusive consideration orprvate bills, of whcll abou
$50 yet remain 10 be acted OH.