The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-02-13
Congressional.
Correspondence IF tie Nc,o York Datly En-, ass.

ton OF Mr. Webster, calling for information in
regard to the Commonwealth Bank of Boston.
The report acknowledges the fact, that fishing
bounties had been paid in bills upon the Com
lhohwcalth Bank, but says the payment was vol
untary. Before the reading of the report was
finished
Mr. Webster stated to the Senate, that he had
this morning received an affidavit which proved
the incorrectness Of the report from the Secre-
tary of the Treasury. Mr. Webster read the affi-
davit, and it declared that it had solicited the
payment OF pension in some other funds than
tho bills OF The Commonwealth Bank. The an-
sWer was, that payment must be made in those
funds or in nothing. The affidavit further states,
that another solicitation was made, accompanied
by an appeal to pay half of the pension, amount
ing 10 1903, in specie,-$l3 only was requested,
aud was refused. Take this or take nothing was
the answer.
In the HOUSE, the morning hour was occupied
with reports and resolutions. The resolution
from Mr. Adams, in regard to Gorosza's pamph-
lei, came up, and was briefly discussed.
MIR Adams made some few remarks, and said
that it was clear that the Executive meant 10
plunge MS into war with Mexico, without giving
ns amy clear and definite knowledge of the affairs
between the two countries.
The Committee on Military Affairs reported
the Bill passed by the Senate, for increasing the
Army of the United States. "
Mr. Smith, from the Committee of Commerce
reported the bill which has passed the Senate,
authorizing certain persons TO lest the strength
OF steam boilers.
The Committee on the judiciary reported
bill for the punishment of persons violating the
neutral relations of the United States.
Mr. Everett reported bill in behalf of the
Western lndans,-proecting the emigrant and
other Indians "
The Mississippi Election called forth today
two or three able speeches from three of the
ablest men in the House, namely: Mr. Legare, in
behalf of the sitting members-Mr Mason of Va.
against them, who, by the way, is one OF the few
Vrginans in The House of Representatives, who
reminds II stranger of Virginia in the days of her
pristine gory,-and Mr. Evans of Maine, who
also made strong and able defence in behalf of
the claims Of Messrs. Prentss and Word. MIR
Prenliss has the floor Tomorrow. He began his
speech this evening, but gave way to a motion of
| Wise to adjourn.
The presumption Bill was up in the Senate
until near o'clock, p. NJ; long speeches were
made in its favor by Messrs. White and Walker,
as and by g Rpeeas S of ~ ny;
Mr. Webster said few words explanatory of his
votc-and NJ. Clay of Alabama, and Mr. Young
again raised themselves in behalf Of the measure.
At about seven in the evening the ayes and
nays were called upon the final passage OF the
bin. The vote was foows-ayes 30, nays IS.
January 81.
in the SENATE, the bTreasury Bill cume
up after some preliminary business although not
amcng the orders of the day, the Bill being pro-
perry the special order of yesterday. A motion
was made to dispense with the previous orders.
| MIR Clay said that he was ready, always ready
to meet that Bill, and do, as far his ability
would permit, his duty. The Bill he considered
one of tremendous imporance-the magnitude
of its consequences hardly to be conceived of.
Mr. Clay said man with all the powers of the
world he considered less TO be dreaded than the
Bill before the Senate. ! believe it will annih-
late the State Sovereignties. | believe it will
lead to Il consolidation. l believe it will give the
Treasury Department more power than the 900
Banks together, including the U. S. Bank I
believe it places the Government, at the feet of
the Treasury Department, when the Treasury
Department lies at the feet of the Executive
had hoped, continued Mr. Clay, that the Sub
Treasury Bill Of the Special Session, when it
was laid upon tie table, would have laid there in
perpetual and eternal repose. Monsrous and
odous that Bill wrs, this is four fold more
monstrous and more odious.
Tell me, said Mr. Clay why the order of egis-
ation is reversed >Why do these measures not
! originate as they should. ia the Peoples branch
Of Congress? Why not 90 business as it was
done in '9S ? Is it because the Senate is nearer
the Executive, and the Executive further from
the Peoples branch Of Congress- Why, ask,
is the order of legislation reversed?
MIR Wright and Mr. Calhoun pressed the inn
mediate consideration of the Bill.
MIR Clay said he had no objections, if the
gentlemen had none. Unanimously then the Sub
| Treasury Bill came up for discussion, and Mr.
Wright Of New York commenced II speech in
its defence.
Mr. Adams Resolution, calling for Gorostiza's
Pamphlet was called up, and Mr. Adams spoke
until the Mississippi Election question came up.
Mr.. Prcntss, of Mississippi, took the floor, and
addressed the House, which is crowded in every
nook and corner to hear
Wednesday evening, Jan. 81.
The Battle half ouer-tke Tables turning 1t
gives sincere pleasure to inform you that the
House of Representatives have reversed the de-
cision of the special session of Congress- decar-
ing that Messrs Claiborne and Gholson were not
members of the 25th Congress. The decision
was reversed at about five O'Clock this evening by
ayes and noes One hundred and nineteen were
in favor of resembling the resolution, and one
hundred and t,cetue against it. Thus you see that
principle sometimes reigns with the Representa-
| lives of the People The announcement of tho
vote in the House of Representatives excited a
general hurst ofapplause
Mr.. Howard of Nd, then offered resolution
declaring that the seats of the members from.