Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-01-22

Mexican Government. The excitement
produced by this iiitle incident, was a faith.
ful and an emphatic comment, on the deep
interest, that all feel IN the state OF our at
fairs with France.
Soon after Mr. Adams resumed his seat,
the House on motion of Mr. Harding OF
Kentucky, proceeded to the reception OF
petitions from the different states. BUSH
ness that has been most seriously Interrupt
tod for The last ten days. Finding that
Mr. Jarvis Resolution of yesterday, was
not called up, repaired to the Senate,
when found that body deeply, engaged in
discussing the abolition question, which
had been accidentally called up, by the
presentation OF petition from the people
of Ohio, praying for the abolition of slavery
in the District Of Columbia, The petition
was offered by Mr. Morris Of Ohio, and MIR
Calhoun had moved that it be rejected
Mr. Morris was defending the petition when
| went in. After he had taken his seat,
Mr. Porter Of louisiana, replied at some
length and with much warmth, and was
followed by Mr. Preston on the same side
The speech Of this gentleman, was exceed.
ingly eloquent and impressive, and was lis
tened too with the most profound attention.
1t was an able argument, and whilst it did
not offer any insoence or menace TO the
North, it appealed to Congress for nothing
but justice, and an expression Of its voice
in behalfof the South, in way that coul d
not be misunderstood.
Mr. Buchanan Of Pennsylvania, followed
Mr. Preston, and while he repudiated the
acts Of the abolitionists he defended the
right of petition, and advoc ated the recep~
ton of the memorial from Ohio.
Mr. Bedford Brown Of North Caraoln re-
piled to Mr. Buchanan, aud detained a
speech altogether in favor OF the North.
He had undoubtedly been instructed by the
administration, but made a sad blunder.
and did not exactly present its wishes. He
was severeld and sarcaslcally rebuked by
Mcssrs. Preston and Calhoun, and left in
most pitiablc diIema.
Col Tom Benton, followed Messrs. Cal
houn and Preston, and took
'-'-his stand
Upon widows jointed land.
in favor Of nothing in particular, bnt was
evidently very much disposed to make a
speech, that would win the app ause of the
'dcmocracy," Of all kinds and descriptions
The debate was at last cut off by Mr.
Webster, who moved an adjournment, but
il will probably be resumed next Monday
over 10 which day, both houses have ad.
ourned. 1t was very interesting debate
and before it is closed. will call out all the
talents of the Senate.
We have nothing further from France,
The Especial Message" has not yet reach.
ed us, but we arc looking for it every day
and hour The weather is exceedingly
bad, and the rain has poured in torrents all
day.
Washington January 9.
We were to have had a little Man.wor
ship TO- day under The guise of laying the
foundation stone Of the new city of Jack
sou. The clements, however, resist &c
si0rm(uiiy. and the 18th of January" wa;
put Of unli another day. Tonight the,
are 10 have a oIltication, aud Col. Dicl
Johnson is expected TO preside, out TN
Vrginans declare positively, they will no
attend, IL he is 10 be king Of the feast
saw NJ. Pageot this morning. He has lief
MS lodgings and taken rooms at a rriva;
hotel. lie leaves on Monday.
January Oh.
! called at the Presidents house thi
morning, Il few hours after he had receive
the last advices from France. lie was i
rage and gave ulterance 10 language
that ! shall not repeat. Among other,
the Wing members of Congress, came /
, for round share of his abuse, for not con
senung 10 giving him the three million.
last session, but the old General forget
that the Wings voted 40 unusually Iarg
appropriation for repairing the fortified
tons WHICH HE DECLINED. IL any loss oc
ours on our sea board let the blame site
where it beongs,-to Ola Hickory him
self! never before saw him so angry,
believe he felt as if he could have swallow
ed the whole French Naton-frogs an
all
1t is not yet known what course he WI
recommend. The intelligence receive
t from 'Fampico OF the fate of the 90 adver
turers, has reached us to day. We are s
q excited, however by our French relation;
e that little else receives attention here.
II January I0h.