Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-02-15
CONGRES S.
TwENTY-FouRTtH CONGRESS. SECOND SESSION

was resumed. Mr.. RlVes spoke Ia reply |
10 the arguments previously adduced by |
M!r' Benton In opposition to the bill, and
ne commended that It was necessary, 10 en-
able the State banks and the couutry to
protect itself from any future Vaccinations
OF the U: 5. Bank, and which it could only
DO oy measures to secure supply of the
precious metals in general circulation
The bill to limit and restrain the sales of
lands TO actual settlers. was taken up, and
an amendment limiting them at Sl,2 for
refuse lands and age of applicants, being
non-residents, TO 81 years, was agreed TO.
Mr. Clay expressed his decided hostility
TO the whole pre-emption clause, and NOV
| ed to strike it out
hoUsE.-Mr. Hall of Maine, moved a
suspension of the rule to offer resou-
| ton directing the committee on Commerce
10 inquire into :he expediencv of revising
the revenue laws, so as to reduce the du-
ties on produce, lumber, &c. imported
from the British provinces. Negatived
MIR. Gushing presented sundry petitions
from Massachusetts for abolition OF Slave
ry in the District of Columbia; laid on
the table under the rule. Mr.. J. @. AID
ans presented several others, Of similar
tenor, which had similar disposition.
Mr.. Granger presented a memorial
from 1900 citizens of New Y ork, embrac-
ing most of the eminent mere hants there,
without respect to parry. praying the es-
adjustment OF a national bank. The me-
mortal was referred 10 the committee on
Commerce. &c.
SENATE-Tuesddy, Jau. 3l.-The
Chair laid before the Senate report from
the Secretary of the Treasury respecting
the claim ofthe U. States against the Bank
Of the u States.
Mr.. Wright presented a memorial from
the Chamber of Commerce of New ork
praying that some national vessels may be
employed off that port as relief vessels
during the Indictment season.
Mr.. Davis from the Committee on Com
merce made a report adverse to the bill
from the House to authorize the employ
ment of boys in merchant vessels
The bill to prohibit the sale Of public
lands, exceptto actual settlers, &c. was Ia
ken up for consideration.
The question being on motion Of Mr.
Clay to strike out the fourth section OF
the bill, being that which gave pre-emp-
ton rights to persons who have settled on
public lands.
MIR King, Of Ga, then made some re-
marks againstthe bill.
HoUsE.-Mr Conner. from the Com.
mittee on Post Offices and Post Roads
reported bill providing for the erectio,
t ola building for the Post Office Depart
= ment; read twice and committed.
SENATE Thursday, Feb q Mr.. Clay
presented the memorial of British authors
5 praying for law to secure the copy RICH
e of works to British authors 1t was sign
? ed by the most distinguished living wri
< tiers, and stated that their works were re
e printed and frequently mutilated 1t wa
e afterwards referred to a special committe,
: consisting of Messrs. Clay, Preston, Blu
e chanan. Webster, and Ewing of Ohio, t.
If be of such committee.
n HoUsE-Mr. McKim, from the com
n mittee on Commerce, reported a bill II
d abolish projections for American seamer
e and to provide passports; read twice ant
l. committed.
d The Navy Bill was then taken up il
y the Committee ofthe Whole on the stat
n OF the Union, (Mr. Patton in the Chair.
l. Mr.. Jarvis moved to strike out the ap
! preparation ofSl5O,O0O for the South SCI
?, Exploring Expedition.
t. Mr.. Robertson inquired what the est
n mates were of the expenses
sc Mr.. Cambreleng cited the following es
e, innate, in reply to Mr.. R. -
lie For the pay of officers, seasnen,
&c and Of scientific corps S2lO,84
For provisions 1858
e For repairs and men and time of
I'd vessels employed 5000
IN Medical and hospital stores 400
Or Ordinance and ordinance stores 700
is For Contingencies 1900
n S346,43
Re SENATE-Satnrdav, FEB. 4.-The bi
Il to prohibit the sales Of the public land
a. was re-committed with all the amendments