Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-05

hhIntdIncO Hnu preserved.
The second was that the message, the
bill, and the amendment, all propose to
surrender at once and forever all oblign-
ton to- attend to and discharge their du-
ties. lie went fully into the illustration
Of these points.
He rccurred 10 has ground that il was
the duty Of Congress to take care Of the
currency and the exchanges; and main
tanned that this was one Of the original
objects Of the eonstii ution and entered
into long argument on this constitution
al question, TO show that the duty was dis
tinctly and emphaticaily enioined. AT
this point he took up the reasoning of
the message, and controverted and over
threw it.
Mr.. Webster reminded the Senate
that General Washington recommended
to the attention Of Congress, the subject
Of currency and public credit in 1871 !;
and he gave condensed abstract of the
history of the first Bank Of the United
States, for the purpose of showing that
its prime object was to establish a sound
and uniform currency, and to facilitate
exchanges.
He referred TO the messages, the let
ters, and the whole practice Of President
Jackson, to show they all proved that he
felt it his duty to regulate and reform the
currency. During the debate in 1884,
in reference to the state bank system,
continual allusion was made to the pur-
poses the system would serve, as the
means of furnishing ga better currency"
for the people.
He contrasted the language Of the
Administration and its supporters at that
time with their declarations now. Now
nothing is heard Of or talked of, but for
The benefit of the Government. Not a
word is said for the People.
Mr.. Webster concluded with most
powerful exposition Of the evils which
would flow from the sub. Treasury sys-
tenn, and expressed his determination to
oppose it in every shape and form
MIR. Hubbard, of N. H., followed,
chiefly in reply to MIR. Rivcs, and in de-
fence Of the Secretary Of the Treasury.
After which the Senate adjourned.
In the II oUsE, Mr.. Sherrod Williams
offered ngain his resolution declaring
that it is expedient to establish a n alton
al Bank, under certain restrictions, and
il was received and ordered 70 be printed.
Mr.. Ogden Hoffman presented a me-
meral from 1856 citizens Of New York,
praying Congress TO establish n specie
paying National Bank; laid on the table.
A great number Of memorials against
the annexation Of Texas were presented.
MISSISSIPPI ELECTION.
The House resumed the report OF the
committee Of Elections, declaring that
Messrs GhoIson and Claiborne, having
been duly elected as members Of the
25th Congress, were entitled TO their
seats as such, in this House. The ques-
ton being on the amendment declaring
that they have not been duly elected,
and are not entitled to their seats.
MIR. Harlan made long argument in
support Of the amendment, and Mr..
Bronson rs opposition to it. No decision
was had, and the Speaker, in reply to a
question, said the subject would again
come up III course Tomorrow.
PosTpoNRMENT OF DEPOsITEs.
The House resumed the consideration
of the bill to postpone the fourth inst.l-
ment of Dcpositc with the States (; the
pending question being on ordering the
bill to be engrossed for third reading.
Mr.. Dawson Of Ga. continued his re-
marks in opposition.
! When Mr.. Dawson had concluded his
remarks, Mr.. Graves of Ky. obtained
the floor, and addressed the House at
great length.
Mr.. q. had not concluded when the
House adjourned to take recess Tor
one hour.
Afrer the recess, MIR. Graves conclu-
ded his remarks, and MIR. Cushman
'hereupon sprang the previous question,
which the House seconded.
An Intellectual attempt was made to
effect compromise, so far as to allow
the question to be taken on the amend
ments.
A call Of the House was demanded
and agreed to, by yeas ll2-noes 100.
And it appeared that 224 members were
present.
The main question was then ordered
to be taken, yeas l24-nays l02.
And the main question, being on the
cngrossmeLt Of the Bill, was taken, and
decided in the affirmative. Yeas ll9-
nays III.
So the Bill was ordered to be engross
ed for third reading tomorrow.
Mr.. Pickens gave notice that he