The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1830-03-27
CONGRESS.

Pensions, reported bill for the extension
ofthe Revolutionary Pension law; which
was read twice, and committed to Com
tee of the Whole on the state of the
nion. The resolution Of Mr.. Anderson,
the allowance ola drawback on the ex-
,rtation of rum manufactured from for
IN molasses, was then taken up; the
lcstion being upon the amendment Of Mr.
DIX, to allow a drawback Of4 l-2 cents
er square yard upon foreign cotton, when
ysnrted. Mr.. Spri ght resumed and con-
,nded his remarks in favor ofthc amend
fent. Mr.. Campbell, ofSouth Carolina,
so supported the proposition; contcnding
at the tariff policy was calculated to build
:, in this free nation, the worst OF all aris-
ocracies-an aristocracy of wealth. Al
n alluding to the statements respecting
ie alleged dissensions between the So'ith
nd the North and the East, he urged the
Istice and prudence of adopting some
leastre to renew and strengthen that spir-
of amity which it was the wish Of every
rue patriot should prevail between the
different States. Mr.. Campbell conclud-
I'd at the expiration of the hour. A de-
pate took place which lasted until 4 o'clock.
.Messrs. Pearce, Cambreleng, and Nc
Duifie, opposed the remission of the du-
ties, and Mcssrs Goodenow, Carson, Cor
ham, and Sutherland, argued in favor Of
the measure. Mr.. Chiffon said, that, with
view of furthering the progress Of the
public business, he felt himself bound to
ask the previous question. The call be-
ing seconded, the main question was upon
the engrossment ofthe bill for third real
ing. Upon this, the yeas and nays being
by Mr.. Pcarcc, and ordered by
the House, were taken; when the bill was
rejected by vote Of 129 to 80. The
House then adjourned.
In the Senate on the 18th, the joint res
olution submitted by Mr. Bcnton,to amend
the Constitution of the United States in
relation to the election of President and
Vice President, having been read the sec
ond time, & referred to select committee
consisting of Mcssrs Benton, Hayne,
Woodbury., Tazewen, and Webster. Mr.
Benton submitted resolution mstructing
that committee to inqre into the expedieh-
cy of diminishing or regulating the patron
age ofthe Executive, and granting leave
to said committee to report by bill or other
wise. Mr.. Livingston continued his
speech on Mr. Foot's resolution, in rcla-
ton to the public lands.
In the House Of Representatives after
the usual presentation Of petitions, Mon
day being the day appointed for that pur-
pose, various reports and bills were intro
duced. The resolution for the allowance
Of drawback on rum, manufactured from
foreign molasses, and upon foreign cotton
bagging, on expectation, was resumed
The bill introduced by Mr.. Clay, for the
relief purchasers Of public lands, was
taken up, and the amendment offered by
Mr.. Vinton, discussed. The question
was taken, and the amendment rejected.
MIR Vinton offered another amendment.
Mr. Burgess suggested a modification ofthe
amendment, so as to grant time of nine
months from the passage Of the bill, to the
purchaser, for payment. Mr.. Vinton's a.
mendment was then adopted. Mr.. Strong
suggested, that the bill should be further
modified, by restricting its provisions to q
limited quantity Of land; say a quarter
section. Mr.. 1sacks replied; and after
some additional discussion, the bill was or.
dered to be engrossed for third reading
The bill for further extending the powers
ofthe Judges ofthe Superior Court Of Ar
kansas, was next taken up. The bill wa.
ordered to be engrossed for third read.
ing. The Speaker presented communi
cation from the Secretary Of War, in com.
pliance with resolution of the House, or
the subject ofthe appointment Of the Ca.
diets at West Point; which was ordered to
be printed The House, then, on motor
cfMr Hemphill, adjourned.
In the Senate, 9Th inst the bill for the
relief ofG. Johnston passed, yeas 80, nays
ID. Some time was then spent in Execu.
tive business.
In the House, Mr. Gorham concludot
his observations on the resolution effcred
by Mr. Anderson, on the subject of draw.
back on rum, and moved to postpone the
resolution, and make II the special order o.
the day for 23d inst.
g In the Senate, 18th inst. little Iegisla-
tive business was done, and we have nc
room for the detAil Of that little, further
than to state that thGfollowing resolutions
were laid on the table by Mr. Holmes: