Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-22

in Committee OF IN Inc ttOuot, anu nc, ~
one, was willing that the whole subject
should be laid before the nation. He hoped
that the gentlemen in the opposition would
be as bold in the expression OF their senti-
ments as the President had been in the ex-
presson of bis. Let them now come tor
ward with their projects. Let them follow.
the example Of the President OF the United
States The question which they intended
to raise, might possibly be postponed until
the Fall elections were over. But 10 this
"complexion il must come at last" and the
issue must be made between a National
Bank, and the system by which il was pro-
posed TO transact the fiscal concerns OF the
nation without the Intervention OF Banks.
Mr. LEWIS WILLIAMS moved TO postpone
the further consideration Of the subject until
Wednesday next
Mr. BELL said that he, for one. had come
here without any particular object in view
In his canvass previous 10 the election IN his
State. he had expressly declared. with view
of undeceiving il possible, those people
whose views he was here to represent that
he did not believe National Bank could,
at this time or within two or three years, be
chartered by Congress TO afford relief to the
country. He had held out no such delu-
sve notion-nor did he believe that Ma
tional Bank now chartered, could afford the
relief now required although he had not
been able to discover what other machinery
would answer as permanent basis for the
preservation Of the currency Of the country.
He came here 10 adopt the hest project that
might be offered even though il might come
from the party in power, provided only that
the project would give relief
The debate was continued by Messrs
Wise, Smith, Jenifer. Gushing, Cambreleng.
Duncan, Lewis. Williams and Boon.
When the question was taken. the resolu-
ton was adopted.
And, ,hereupon, the House adjourned.
In SENATE. Thsday. Sept I2.---Mr
MckEAN presented memorial against the
annexation OF Texas to the Union.
Mr. BUCHANAN presented a similar me-
mortal from the citizens Of the city and
county Of Philadelphia.
The second reading Of the bill TO post
ponc the transfer Of the fourth insialrnent
Of the surplus revenue being the order ofthe
day.
Mr. WRIGHT made brief explanation OF
Of WAYS and Means from making further
report this morning. Two Senators were
absent and there had been more trouble
than he anticipated in preparing the bust.
ness. He trusted confidently that he should
be able TO report fully on Thursday.
Alter short discussion between Mr. CAL
HouN and Mr. PRESTON and Mr. HuBBARp,
the bill was read n second time, and its fur
Their consideration was postponed till to-
morrow
The Senate adjourned
FINANCE REroRT.
HousE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr.
CAnBRELESo. from the Committee on
Ways and Means. reported "a Bill to post
Pone tue 9,u Iusraiuient OF the Deposites
with the States" which was twice read and
committed to the Committee of the Whole
on the state OF the Union.
Mr. G. would merely mention he said, for
the information Of the House, that this was
the only Bill which the Committee were
prepared TO report this morning but they
would report two other Bills Of urgent i'm.
portancc tomorrow morning.
MIR J. O. Adams Offered resolution call.
ing upon the President of the United States
Tor information in relation TO the dispute
with Mexico, in relation to the boundary be-
tween the two countries also a resolution
calling for the correspondence between the
United States and Great Britain relative to
the North East Boundary; both Of which
lie over one day.
Mr. Johnston, Of La, presented memo
rial from the Chamber OF Commerce OF New
Orleans, praying the establishment OF Ma.
lional Bank.
The House then adjourned.
SENATE. Wednesday, SEPT i3-Mr
Morris presented several memorials from
Ohio, against the annexation OF Texas TO
the United States on any conditions whalso-
ever, which were laid on the table.
Mr. Webster appeared in his seat but
took no part in the proceedings.
THE CURRENCY.
Mr. Wright from the Committee on FL
nance, reported a Bill TO authorize the issu.
ing OF Treasury notes, [ihe Bill authorized
the issue OF Treasury notes to the amount of
- millions, in notes of not less than
800, bearing interest not exceeding 6 per
cen,um per annum. The notes TO be issued
and signed by the Treasurer These notes
to be receivable for debts and taxes 10 the u.
States. and to be rendered to public creditors.
The Bill contained | | sections The Bill
was read and ordered to a second readininr
MIR Wright from the same Committee. re.
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