Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-09-28

mendment would not prevail
MIR. Walker said the crop of Cotton
was now about to be picked out and sent
to Europe, and TO put ahoat at this mo,
ment any paper issues, which could be !
for Cotton, would be to shut
out the staple OF the South as an export. |
He modified his motion SO as to reduce !
the interest to three, per centum.
Mr.. Webster said as the notes were
redeemable year hence. the addition
OF the interest would have little or no
influence.
Mr.. Walker said interest was added
to the bonds issued by the Bank of the
United States TO give them currency in
Europe.
Mr.. Calhoun expressed wish that
discretion should be left " it'll the Secre-
tary TO make the notes bear iuteres: OF
not.
Mr.. King, Of Georgia, doubted the
prariicability of getting these notes into
circulation.
Mr.. Benton asked for the yeas and
nays on the amendment, and they were
ordered.
The question was then taken, and the
amendment was egatived-yess g, nays
40.
The question was then taken on the
engrossment of the bill aud decided in
the aifirmatire-yeas l3. nays 5.
The Senate then proceeded 10 consi,
der the bill to extend the time for the
payment of duty bonds.
MIR. Webster rose 10 propose an amend
ment 10 this bill. He did not think the time
named (six months) would he sufficient
He moved 10 strike out SIX" aud inse,
"nine.'
| MIR. Wright said he had hastily consulted
the members OF the committee. The me-
mortal received TO day from New York pres
sed for an extension oftwelve months In
! consequence OF the importaiiuns being semi
! annual, 10 fix six or twelve months would
interfere with the period when grea, num
her Of cash duties will accrue To adopt
/ nine months would be To take a middle peri
cd gilmore convenience. He therefore would
! agree 10 the amendment.
MIR. Sewer called for the yeas and NAYS
/ which were ordered
| The question as then taken on the amend
ment, which was decided in the affirmative e.
! Yeas A, Nays l.
! The Bill was reported 10 the Senate, AMI
the amendment being concurred in, the bill
was ordered TO be engrossed.
The Senate proceeded 10 consider the bill
to adjust the remaining claims on the Depos
lite Banks.
| Mr.. Walker moved 10 amend the Bill by
striking out Give" five" and s'eight," as
the periods for the payment of the install
ments, and inserting "lour," ''six" and
/ ''nine" months.
MIR. Wright was willing to take three, six
! and nine months as the periods, and ask ed
out Two" AMI ,::,-ne first taken on striking .
After lew words from MIR Grundy, MIR.
"right Withdrew his opposition, and the n.
mendment was agreed TO.
/ Inc ON was reported 10 the Senate aud
The amendment being agreed TO-, the bill was
ordered 10 be engrosSed
ne Senate proceeded to consider the Bill
TO authorize merchandise 10 be deposited in
the public stores.
No amendment being offered, the Bill was
reported to the Senate
Mr.. Buchanan asked for the yeas and navs
which we're ordered
MIR. Clay asked if the Bill was no; intend
ed 10 repeal all credits on imports, and i. SO
! " ihere shouid mol be repeating clause
! Mr.. Wright said there was a repealing
| clause.
Mr. Clay moved 10 strike out the excep.
/ ton IN tavor of fruits
Mr. Wright said he would not resist a
motion 10 strike out, The same remark hay.
ing been made 10y practical merchant in the
other House
Air. Calhoun moved TO postpone this bill.
MIR. Wright left it to the Senate 10 deter.
mIne-He was ready to act at this time.
Mr.. Buchanan said he should vote against
rostpenement.
MI King of Alabama, moved TO postpone
till Monday next
Mr.. Calhoun assented TO the modification,
and the motion was agreed to- The Senate
then adjourned.