The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-12
TWENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
IN SENATE.
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THURSDAY, May 10.
soRrHEAsrERN BOUNDARY.

sented certain proceedings Of the Legislature of
Maine upon the important subject af The Northwes-
tern boundary. II is generally known (said Mr..
w J that the Commonwealth OF Massachusetts has
deep stake in this question, and her Legislature is
sensiby alive 10 lis importance, and to its present
state, as question pending between the United
States and England During its late session, the
subject was referred to committee OF the 1egisla-
ture and a report made, which think very able
and satisfactory exposition of the matter In contro.
versy. On this report, The Legislature adopted sun
dry resolutions and now present both the report
and The resolutions, and propose that they be printed
for the use Of the Senate
II is my purpose, sir when the subject shall be
called up as understand il will be in few days TO
say something upon il. The honorable member
from Maine will naturally take lead on this subject
so far as any thing is TO be said or done here but
propose also 10 take some little part, for the pur-
pose OF explaining to the Senate, ii can the true
question exiS ing between the two countries and its
great magnitude and importance 10 the States con-
cerned. II has become indispensably necessary, in
my opinion that the two Houses of Congress should
be induced 10 give 10 the subject their immediate
and serious attention.
Mr.. WILLIAMS gave notice that he should ask
leave tomorrow TO bring in bill for the survey OF
the Northeastern boundary.
Mr.. BUCHANAN presented the memorial o tie
trustees Of the University OF Pennsylvania, asking
CongreSsto grant portion of The public domain 10
that institution, and 10 others Oft similar character
Tor the purpose otpromoting the cause of education.
lSdlu MT. Ii. SaleS, ana Win per-
feet truth, thar while country aboundS in collie
giae institutions few if any, posses those appendix
ges which have rendered so uslrouS and so perfect
the institutions of older countries Appropriate IL
brafies, complete museums of natural science, extern
sive philosophical apparatus, in short collections il
Illustrative OF the progress and attainments OF science
abroad and furnishing the perfect means Of in
struction at home, are yet wanting and are not like
ly to be secured with the present defective Of
our colleges"
The mpmpripl wa llcalc ted Ii, attr
lie attention to this important subject He therefore
moved that Il should be printed and referred 10 the
Committee on Public Lands; which was ordered
accordingly
The following petitions, &c. were also presented
By Mr.. WEBSTER: RESPONSIVENESS from Ply
mouth, Massachusetts, and from other persons whom
he said he knew 10 be persons Of character and re-
speclabiy, againstthe execution tthe alleged Che
rokee treaty
BY Mr.. SMITH, Of Connecticut From War
rem, Connecticut, remonsrance Of the same kind.
BY Mr.. MORRIS, on the same subject
And by Mr.. RUGGLES: A remons,rance Of the
same kind from respectable citizens of Brooklyn,
New York. All laid on the table.
BY MIR. YOUNG: remonsrance from num-
Der of citizens of Wisconsin, understood to be
against the confirmation of certain private claims 10
land. Laid on the table, and ordered to be printed
BY Mr.. DAVIS: From G. w. Carter and others,
on the subject OF salvage praying Congress TO pro-
vide remedy for the practice Of selling quickly,
and often at great sacrifices 10 insurance companies
the merchandise, &c saved from shipwrecked yes
sells. Referred and ordered to be printed
STATE OF THE TREASURY
A message was received from the President Of the
United States through Mr.. A, Van Buren,, his pr-
vate Secretary, representing the Treasury TO be al
most wholly destitute of available means and recon-
mending the prompt passage of some measure OF
relief by Congress, and especially an authority for
the Secretary of the Treasury to reissue the SslO,
OO0O 900 of Treasury notes authorized by Congress at
the extra session. The message was accompanied by
report made to the Executive by the Secretary of
the Treasury, giving the details of the embarrasS-
mentS Of the Treasury. Both documents were read,
referred to the Committee on Finance, and ordered
TO be printed.
The VICE PRESIDENT presented from the
War Department, in pursuance of a Senate resou-
ton of March 30h, report Of The Commissioned Of
Indian Affairs on the subject of money allowed TO
the Indians. Laid on the table and ordered 10 be
printed.
On motion of Mr.. NILES, the Committee on the
Library were instructed TO inquire whether there
was anything now due To Hezekiah Circuit for the
bust Of Chief Justice Ellsworth, and, if So TO bring
in a bill for his relief.
LIGHT HOUSE SYSTEM.
Mr.. DAVIS from the Committee on Commerce,
to whom had been referred two Senate resolutions
lating to light houses made report on the subject
which was laid on the table and ordered TO be print
Mr. RIVES gave notice that he should tomorrow
ask leave TO introduce bill TO reorganize the Ma
rine Corps.
DISTRICT HOSPITAL
The Senate took up, on lis third reading, the bill
TO construct a Hospital in the city of Washington.
Mr. NILES spoke briefly against the bill but in
audibly tothe reporter.
Mr. ROANE spoke in reply 10 Mr.. Niles, and in
favor of the bill.
Mr. MORRIS argued at some length against the
constitutional power of Congress TO pass the BILL
the general ground that they had no power to make
appropriations in the District for local purposes.
Mr.. BUCHANAN opposed the bill exclusively
on the ground of the present destitute condition of
the Treasury. He moved that the bill be postponed
TO the first Monday in December next and called for
The yeas and nays on the question, which were or
dered
Mr.. WILLIAMS Spok in favor of the bill, and
in reply to Mr.. Niles who had made statement
which he thought incorrect.
Mr.. CALHOUN opposed the bill, both on the
ground Of its cons'itu,ionality and expedicncy.
Tho bill was postponed TO the first day of the next
session by the following vote:
YEAS-Messrs Allen, Benton, Buchanan, Calhoun,
Clay, OF Alabama, Cuhbert, Davis, Fulton, Hubbard,
King Knight, Lyon Morris Nicholas, Niles. Robinson,
Rngslcs, smith, Of Connecticut Upton, Wall, White,
Wright-23
NAYS-Messrs Clayton, Crittenden. Linn, Lumpkn,
Mcrrck Norve Pierce Prentss, Preston Rves, Roane,
Robbins, Smith, of Indiana, Souhard Spence, Swift,
Talmadge, Trotter, Webster, Williams, Young--2l,
The bill TO authorize the sale of the bonds given to
the Government for stock in the late Bank Of the u.
States was read third tme and passed, and sent to
the other House for concurrence
Mr.. WALL from the Committee on the Judiciary,
reported bill to prevent the countereltng of Treasury
notes Read aud ordered to a second reading
BANKS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the bill to
continue the corporate existence of the banks Of the
District Of Columbia.
Mr. BENTON moved as a substitute for the BILL to
extend the charters Of certain banks named therein all
the banks the 4h day OF March, $780, provided said
hanks shonl not issue Of less denomination than