Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-02-07

lional interest, shall come before the
House, every member must be heard up
it.
Another Intellectual attempt was made
to-day to 90 into Committee ofthe Whole
on the State of the Union, in ordcrto axe
up the Presidents message. The House is
afraid that the debate on the message will
be continued, as it probably would be,
should they get into Committee.
MIR. Bronson, from the Committee on
Territories, reported bill to authorise the
people of Iowa to form Constitution aud
State Government. So, we have three
new States knocking at our door. Florl-
da, it is true, yet wants the requisite num-
ber of inhabitant, but Col. Benton's occu-
patton bill will soon give them to her.
The House adjourned early, being with
out quorum. We have no news here
out of Congress. There was rumor that
Minister Extraordinary is to be sent TO
Turkey, but it has died away.
January "a.
In the Senate, Mr.. Benton brought for
ward his bill for the abolition of the duty
on Salt. and the fishing bouulies. aud
made long speech in favor Of the meas
ure, relying very much for his facts aud
views upon certain documents, communl-
Gated some years ago to the British House
of Commons. The duty, though small,
throws The imported Salt, into the hands
of monopolsts, according TO Mr.. Benlon's
idea. and greatly enhances its price. Mr..
Davis. who represents the Salt-maklng
aud Fishing country, stated that he should
reply 10 Mr.. Benton's views, when the
subjeci was next taken up.
Mr.. Wright gave notice that he should
Tomorrow call up the report Of the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, in relation TO the sale
and payment OF the U. 5. Bank bonds,
when he will reply to the remarks of Mr..
Rives. and Mr.. Rives is expected to reply.
There is nothing of much interest now
before Congress, We are all waiting the
return of the Investigating Commiltee, for
that is the chief business of this session.
In the House, Mr.. Cambreleng made
report on the state Of the Treasury. As
was expected. he cries out for rerrench-
ment and economy, as well he may, for
without them, the Exchequer will be soon
very low. He says, if Congress pass the
Harbor and Fertilization bills, as reported,
we must get FIVE or six millions from some
source or other TO meet the expenditure
we shall fall short by that amount. There
will. therefore. as you may suppose, be
hot battle when tho appropriation bills
come up for discussion.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole, on the State of the Union, (Mr.
Adams in the Chair,) aud took up the Pre-
sidenl's Message. Mr.. Everett, of Yer
mont, took The floor, and spoke some hours
against that part of the message which re-
lates to Indian affairs. Mr.. Everett went
into review of our Indian policy, to
which he has always been hostile. Mr..
Masou, Of Ohio, also passed some structures
upon other parts of the message. MIR.
Crary, of Michigan, opposed the views
taken sometime ago by Mr.. Bell, on the
general tone of the message, and support
ed the general policy of the Administra-
lion. Before MIR. G.. concluded, the Com
miltee rose, and he will probably resume
his speech tomorrow.
From the Correspondence Of the Southern Patriot.
Jan 25. 1899.
SENATE.-A number of Memorials
were presented from Peace Sucieties, ask
ing Congress TO take measures for Inc es-
abishlnent of a Congress Of Narions for
The adjudication of national disputes.
MIR. Clay, of Kentucky, advocated the
prayer of the Memorials, at some length,
after which they were referred TO the Com
uittee on Foreign Affairs.
The House Bill for re-organizins the
District Courts Of Alabama, was taken up
aud ordered to be engrossed.
Mr.. Young submitted a resolution, call
ing upon the Secre,ar, Of the Treasury
Tor information as TO the expense of con
,inuing the Cumberland Road 10 Jefferson
City, Missouri. and also on the proPrlety
Of ceding said road TO the several States
trough which it passes.
At the expiration ofthe morning hour,
he Senate on motion Of Mr.. Linn, took up
or consideration the reporr of The 5ecre.
AIRY of the Treasury, made Oh a former
Law, in answer to a resolution offered by
Mr.. Rives. calling for information as to
he sale of us. Bank Bonds owned by
Mr.. Wright being entitled TO the floor,
proceeded in a very severe manner 10 re-
ply to The charges made by MIR. Rives a.
,anst The Administration. He took
general view Of the financial history of
he Government for the last eight years,
& showed TO the satisfaction Of any candid
mind. that in all The transactions between |
he Government and the u. States Bank
an honorable policy had been observed.
He entered into detailed statement re-
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