The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-03-23

en-, as the grea. source Of equal and individual |,
wealth and general prosperity on the advantage
Ind necessity Of a sound currency; and the con-
aituilonal duty Of the Government TO furnish and
regulate such currency; on the tendency and
necessary effects Of the pending measure, and add
ID much 10 his former argument. affirming The
power of Congress 10 regulate the currency, espe-
;islly as connected with their power over com
merce and the intercourse between the States
Mr.. w. spoke four hours without completin. his
greatest, it is believed he has ever,
on any accession, delivered--when he yielded the
floor for an adjournment.
TO-
1.-THE Richmond Wing states that the vote on
Mr.. Buchanan's motion TO postpone the Sub-Trea'
sury bill till Aext session. was not test of the Sc
nate on the main proposition. Several Senators,
who will not vote for Mr. Wrights bill, voted a.
gainst the pos,ponement. Mr.. Morris Of Ohio,
Mr.. Nicholas Of La, and Mr. Trotter Of Mi. are
said 10 have voted in this way. They are opposed
to the Sub.Tressury. but wish The question settled
this session.
D-Mesrs. Calhoun and Clay.-Thc Lynchburg
Vrginian ssys: Some Of the Northern papers
contain interesting sketches, BY their Washington
spondsnts, OF the recent collision between the
distinguished Senators from South Carolina and
Kentucky. They are brief aud imperfect II will
be essential to full understanding OF the contro-
ve'sy that the concluding part OF M Cay's Speech
against the Sub Treasury Bill, be aitentyely read
The following brief notice Of the skrmish Co
Ply from the Washington correspondence of the
Richmond EnquIrer-a quarter 10 which we never
look for justice, much less for Partially, towards
Mr.. Clay: Extract Of letter dated,
WASHINGTON, March j.
YESTERDAY was an Interesting day in the Sen.
ate The anticipation of conflct between Messrs
Calhoun and Clay, and the iaterest which il excl
ted, brought, at an early hour, an immense CROW
to the Senate Chamber. Every place, nook and
| corner, was filled up--hSHdreds could no, get In
The conflict was opened by Mr.. Calhoun who oc-
cuPed nearly two hours 10 maintaining the cor
RICHNESS Of his present position, and defending his
oonsisieney-he quoted many passages from his
former speeches. 10 prove that his present opinions
were IN strict accordance with his former. Mr..
Clay answered IN a speech OF about an hour and a
halt, affirming his own consistency, except upon
the Bank Question, aud urglBg Inconsistency up
on his adversary.
MIR. Calhoun's speech had been well prepared,
and certainly Was able and ingenious, a. much 30,
perhaps, as II could have been. Gays i'm.
proaptu, bu, able, ingenious, and good -humored.
Mr. Calhoun replied Mr.. Clay reloined. Calhoun
sur.felsincd and Mr.. Clay rcbutted. 1t vas osubl-
fol during the whole confic; on whose standard
victory would perch, until Clay q1oted from Cal.
houn's speech 10 1884, remuneration in strong
terms Of the Sub-Tfeasury scheme. Under this
+ blow the South CarolInIan seemed TO siagger; and
although be renewed the hghl most gallantly il
! attempting 10 explain this denunciatlon and prove
tina, u was not Incompatible with his present posi-
ton, yet nc evidently did DOT entirely recover IRON
the blew The kentuckian from this moment a,
cvidea,iy IN the ascendant
i France and Msrieo.-Latesi adyicos from
Mexico bling intelligence that French squadron
consisting OF Ii vessels, was of Vera Cruz, which
was expected 10 enforce the claims Of France on
MrAieo, part of which had beed allowed.
1J' From Floridd.-Norhing very interesting
from FLORIDA Ne learn however, from TIE pr
ya,e correspondence Vi the National lu,elhgencsi
bat the Indians had guLisd Gen. Jesup With ano
'hcr promise 10 come IN.
g.
ID -. ~
relation TO the dIssensions in Canada, we are hap
ny 10 perceive, from all Indications, is the hes
that could be expected towards those who have
+ parlaken in the late revolt. The Earl Of Durham
the new Governor General is, i, Is said, a man Q
decision. Bot his powers, which are almost ON
nipo,6b,, will be exercised with Justice and mode
ration, ii his ow statement OF MIA, he considers
10 be has duty is 10 be received an exposition
of his intentions. II is with particular pleasure
. VIC learn that the Earl will come out clothed witt
fun power TO grant general aunesty.-Nat IHt
II Naine.-Tbc Wing Legislative Convention
= was held at Augusta on the 9Th inst Goyerun
Kent was nominated tor reelection No nomlns
ton was made for the Presidency, but resolution
were adopted pcdging the Wings of the State t
abide by the decision oil National Convention.
4 Wholesome Active understand tina
-. our County Court, last week fined retail
er named VIM. Splvey, 500 and costs 70
! selling spirits to a slave and that in detaul
= OF payment the offender was committed Il
, prison.-idy. Observer.
}, The Corruption CdSe.-The Raleigh he
j, gisler says, I'VE understand that there i
n at present, in this city, gentleman who
prepared 10 renew the charge of cerruptio