The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-02-20
NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. Is3y
DoINGs IN CONGRESS.

:, ~ up u RI nday night last, princi-
p"' engaged IN deoate upon Mr.. Crtendens Bill to
prevent 'iie interference OF the officers Of the federal
government in elections and the adversed repor made
upon by Mr.. Wall Nothing else of much importarcs
has been acted upon.
! In the HOUSE, on Monday, bill TO provide for the
improvement of harbos and rivers for Is39 was report
ed Mr.. Garland on leave introduced hill N ,rov;d
of taxing the censis of the inhabitants
OF the u States Both bills were read twice and co
mitted
lu the House, on Tuesday Mr. Cambrelepg reno,tsd
Dill Tor the construction and repairs of certain forc
nons Tor 1889, and the Senate bill allowing drawback
on imported hemp when manufactured into cordage and
exported. Mr. Cambreleng also presented com,nui-
cation rom the Secretary of the Treasury stating that
'e amount payable to pensioners the 4th of March
Is ol926sll' and that the Treasury would not be in
cohdion to meet the expenses in the first ouar
ter OF the year unless the bill heretofore reported author
lzng the issue of the exhausted Treasury notes or
other resource shall be provided by Congress before the
warrants for the payment of these persons shall reach
the Department.
on wednesday, the House principally engaged
IN consideration of the affairs of the District Of Coumb
The Senate bill to prevent giving and receiving of cba
enges IN the District of Columbia was then taken ~,
and passed in Committee. Several other bills yela,n.
to the District were also passed in Committee and re-
ported to the House. When the Anti -Duelling bill was
brought into the House discussion arose which WAS
cut short by the previous question, which was moved
and ordered, and the bill passed by large majority
In SENATE on Thursday, the bill more effectually to
secure money In the hands Of agents of the Government
and to punish defauers taken up; when Mr. Rves
moved substitute for the b which was ordered to be
printed and laid on the table.
In the HOUSE, on Thursday, Mr.. Cambreeng asked
leave to present memorial from Mr. Hoyt Collector of
the port OF New York. asking the House prosecute an
inquiry in relation to witness examined by the Swar-
won't investigating Committee and stating facts in rela
ton to the Objection being made, he moved ,
suspension OF the rules and the ayes and being
called was decided in the negative-yeas 1874 nays
73-(not two thirds voting for the suspenson) The
principal subject of debate the answer of the Secre-
tary OF the Navy to the resolution of the House. calling
for copies of certain charges against Commodore Elliot
Mr. Nelson moved to refer the report and the whole
subject to select committee for inquiry. Mr. ~ made
some severe remarks upon Commodore ElIios conduct
on dierent occasions and brought forward facts which,
if proved-and they are as Mr. Naylcr said. ,nden;cd
Ought to cashier him. as an officer and put hin, nm
der the ban OF all society Mr.. Mcclure of Carlisle
OF which place Com Elliot is a resden-spoke in his
defence. Mr.. Prentss, and Mr. Pckens commented
upon Com Ellots conduct with much severity He
was accused by these gentlemen in their places of cow
oice' meanness, inhumanity, eachery and every thing
that could degrade and disgrace human nature. Old
affairs, as well as those Of recent occurrence were
Drought up 1t has been brought to our memory said
Mr. Pickens, that Commodore Elliott received medal
from Congress, in honor of his services at Lake Erie
Yes, sir he did, and can he ever look at that medal
without blush of shame and niamy Mr. pickens
went into the details of the battle Lake Erie TO SHOW
how cowardly the conduct of Capt Elliott on that
OCCASION Mr. p. said that if quarter of the alleca
lions against Elliott true, his sword ght TO be ia
ken from him and his epaulees trampled in the dirt
and that all the charges he inferred from the
ac that Com. Elliot had never seen fit to ask for an
inquiry into them. The motion to refer the subject to
l Select Committee prevailed by vote of 63 to 50.
The HOUSE, on Friday, resumed the consideration of
he bill making appropriations for the civil and dipo-
matte expenses of Government for 1882" and debate
rose on motion to reduce half the appropriation
or the board of Navy Commissioners. A motion was
so made to strike it out altogether and abolish the
'oard. The House adjourned before any question
AIKEN.