The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-06-05

on motion to strike out that part which made II
the duty of the Government to receive Of spe-
Gle paying banks for public Dues Mr. Clay took
the floor in opposition. Mr. Calhoun followed, and
came out still holder thad he before has done in
favor of the ultra financial schemes of the Admin
istraton and the Sub-Treasury, asserting that the
banks would not resume specie payments I'LL II
was adopted, and that such had resumed he fear
ed, would be compelled 10 suspend again Mr.
Clay replied, and argued that, unless the Govern
ment would receive notes of specie paying banks,
those banks that had resumed must soon again
suspend and those that had not could not resume,
assuredIy not if Sub Treasurvism succeeded. The
motion to strike prevailed, the Administration
Senators all voting for it.
| In the House, the resolution to print 10000, ex-
ira copies of the journal and evidence o! the duel
ing committee up, and the question being up.
on the of Fairfield to print 10000 addition
al copies of the majority report a party document,
intended for political effect Mason of Ohio spoke
in opposition to it, and Potter Of Penn. commenced
reply, when the special order of the day was call
ed for. it being bills reported respecting invalid
pensioners
In the Senate on Monday, communication was
received from the Secretary, stating that orders
had been issued by the department to Post Masters
instructing them to receive bills of specie paying
banks for postage. That part of Clay's resolution
repeating the Specie Circular came up, Morris of
Ohio took the floor and occupied the remainder of
the day.
In the House, resolution was offered calling up
on the President for information relative to the
North Eastern Boundary. Sherrod Williams offer
ed joint resolution setting forth hatIn the opinion
of many it the intention ofthe Administration
by the issue of Treasury Notes, to establish Gov
| eminent Bank and that any such attempt to sub
sttue Treasury Notes for silver and gold curren-
cy ought to be condemned, which was refused Il
consideration by of 81 10 84 On motion of
| MIR Adams his resolution, calling upon the Presi-
dent for information relative to the admission of
Texas, and whether Texas had had not with
drawn the application for admission, pass
ed Mr. Canrbreleng moved to go into COM
mItee Of the whole, upon the bill making ap-
preparations for Indian Hostties, when debate
commenced upon the amendments relative to the
Cherokees, and continued ill the committee rose.
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DINNER TO Dir. NELSON. On the 25th of May n
public dinner given to DIR. Nelson, one of the
leading Canadian Patrots, by the citizens of Mont
pelier. The toasts given upon the occasion are well
spiced with wit and enthusiasm, and clearly evince
the spirit pervading the citizens Of the Capitol in
relation to Canada affairs WILLIAM UPHAM, Esq.
was President, who, upon introducing DIR. N. re-
marked as follows
Genhtmen~-I rise to introduce to your acquaint-
ance whose soul has been tried in the furnace
of aff1lction-one who has been driven 10y despotc
power from his country, his home, his social circle,
and domestic OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of that gallant
md nj yl,n ly,It IN thp
chain that bound noble people 10 a tyrant throne,
and redeem from oppression a wretched county,
where the choicest blessings of heaven wither be-
fore the blighlng touch of tyranny, one whom the
ministers of British vengeance have denounced as
a rebel and traitor, and offered reward for his
head, for daring to- inaini ain that his countrymen
had rights too sacred to be trampled in the dust by
the minions of the crown.
That ind vidual is Doctor Robert Nelson, whom
now present to you as your distinguished guest !;
and Sir, in behalf of my fellow-ctizens here assem-
BLEED | bid you hearty welcome to our festive
board With you and your oppressed countrymen
we deeply sympathiZe we know that " the winter
of your discomfort has been severe, but we hope
it will be followed by a glorious summer. The
fire Of patriotism that warmed your BOSOM and press
ed you to action, no doubt klnded at the
altar of liberty; and prayer to God is, that 1t may
continue tn burn, that you may be enabled to I'M
part it to other bosoms, and in the end prove the
| illus:rious instrument OF redeemlng your country
from bondage and giving her name and u rank a.
will glorious destiny await you. Then will your
name and achievements live in the grateful reco-
Iections of your countrymen long after your body
shall have crumbled into dust. Then will The faith
full historian do justice to your character and your
motives, and a redeemed people duly appreciate
your services.
Our cuest, DR.. Robert Nelson-Driven from his
country aud his home by the iron hand of oppres
sion May he ever find the United States g the
asylum of the exile, and the home of the oppress-
ed"
The above toast was offered by Mr. Upham, when
DR. Nelson made appropriate reply, and closed
with the annexed sentiment
Vermont-May her sentiments of republicanism,
and cherished feelings Of liberty, pass into the hearts
| Of her posery and there remian as firmly fixed as
the mountains of her state
Beat this, if yo~ c0n.-We were this morning.
Monday June d. presented with of green
peas, of good size for cooking, raised by Mr. L.
Fuller, of this village Being ourselves heir to
sing besse dness, we presented them to a more