Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29
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SENATE. In the Senate on Monday, the
discussion on the Treasury Note Bill was
continued. Mr. Walker moved to strike out
the provision for making the Treasury notes
PAYABLE with interest, but subsequently, mod-
fed his motion, so as instead OF striking out
the interest, to reduce il TO three per cent
The amendment was negatived--ycas o,
nays 40, and the Bill passed 10 be engrossed
yeas 49, nays 5,
The Senate proceeded to consider the Bill
for extending the time Of payment Of duty
bonds Mr. Webster moved to prolong the
period of extension from six TO nine months.
MIR Wright consented to the amendment, and
it was adopted---yeas al, nays |. The bill
passed to be engrossed
House.. lnthe House Of Representatives.
Mr. Lyons, of Alabama, appeared and took
his seat Mr. Lincoln presented memorial
from the Legislature OF Massachusetts pray
ing for the extension Of the fraking privi-
leee to the Governors Of the several States,
and to the Secretaries and Chief Clerks of
both branches Of the Legislature. Mr.
Adams presented large number of Anti
Texas petitions, and Mr. Gushing the Anti
Slavery resolutions Of the Massachusetts
Legislature-al which petitions and resolu-
lions were laid on the table. Mr. Cambre-
lenr, from the Committee of Ways and
Means, reported the Bill from the Senate, TO
postpone the payment of the fourth install
ment of the surplus, without amendment
He reported also Bill to authorize the de-
posie of merchandise in the public stores.
and to revoke the charters Of such banks in
the District OF Columbia as shall not resume
specie payment within limited time, and
10 suppress the circulation of small notes.
MIR C. also reported Bill appropriating
the further sum Of 81 100000 for the sup
preston Of Indian hostlities. The Com
mittee on Elections was ordered TO report on
the cases Of the elections of Messrs Clai-
borne and Gholson, of Mississippi. Mr.
Garland submitted a counter project for reg
ulating the deposite OF the public money.
proposing to continue the use Of the deposite
banks under certain conditions.
Mr. Everett offered resolution, which
was adopted, calling on the Secretary of
War, to lay before the House statement Of
the number Of Indians which have been en-
ployed in the military service OF the United
States, since the commencement oil the Sc
minole War.
The House went into Committee OF the
Whole, on the Bill TO postpone the payment
of the fourth instalment OF the surplus In
the course OF the discussion, MIR Cambre-
leng presented statement and estimate of
the condition Of the Treasury, and its liabil-
tiles during the fourth quarter, which was
ordered to be printed. The Committee rose,
and reported progress. and the House
adjourned.
TUESDAY. Sept le.
SENATE. In the Senate on Tuesday, the
Bills authorizing the issuing of Treasury
notes ostponing the payment OF bonds for
duiies-and for the settlement Of claims on
the deposiie banks. were read the third time
and passed. A message was received from
the President Mr. Rives introduced the
Bill of which he had given previous notice,
and addressed the Senate in support of it
upwards Of two hours. Ii twas ordered TO
third reading The Senate went into Ex-
ecutive Session, and after sitting for some
time with closed doors, adjourned
The Bill for imposing additional duties
in the deposite Of public moneys, on certain
officers, was read second time. Mr. Cal
houn moved an additional section containing
the principle which he had previously ex-
planned. This amendment proposes to au-
thorize the reception of a certain proportion
Of the public dues, in notes of specie paying
banks, until the Isl Of Janury 1871. Mr.
Niles, at the departure of the express, was
speaking in support Of this Bill.
HousE In the House of Representa-
tives on Tuesday, Mr. Ebenezer j Shields,
of Tennessee, appeared and took his seat
Sundry memorials were presented chiefly
Anti Texan. Mr. Wise moved that a select
Committee be appoint by ballot, TO inquire
into the causes and the conduct of the Flor
ida War, and into the causes OF the extraor-
binary delays and failures, and the enor.
nous expenditures which had occurred, to
sit in the recess Of the House. A long de-
bate ensued, which occupied the residue of
the days session.
4 On Wednesday many Anti-Texan memo
rails were presented also memorials in ia
vor of National Bank.
i Mr. Wise's resolution, offered yesterday,
calling for inquiry into the circumstances OF
the Florida War, was taken up; and Mr.
fialsey of Georgia. spoke at length, chiefly
in reply to the remarks of Mr. Gushing,
made yesterday; and especially in defence
of the conduct Of Georgia in regard 10 the
Indians.
i Mr. Gushing replied and in conclusion,
moved to amend the resolution, so as TO
strike out that part which provided that the
Committee shall be appointed by ballot.
Mr. Wise opposed the amendment; and
said, if the Chair should appoint, the Com.
| mittee would be stocked Committee.
J He declared it was expected in these times
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