The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-12-30

rendered, has also positively refused TAX
ing it, so that the recommendation of the
Pennsylvania Electoral College, Thadeus
Stevens, Esq, will in all probability le-
ceive it. The knowing ones here will
have it that John Sergeant, Esq. of Penn
sy lvania, will be Secretary of State, but
the more thinking part of the Wings seem
to believe that Judge Burnett, or some
private political friend of Gen. Harrison,
will get the appointment. The fact is,
that the cliques Of which the party is
composed have each favorte, and their
rumors of who is to be appointed, are
mere expressions Of what they would
like to see. | mistake much If great
many will not be disappointed in their
calculations as 10 the new Cabinet.
The subject of the North Eastern Boun-
Diary was touched upon in the Senate to-
day by Mr.. Williams. Of Maine, who SUBJ
mitted resolution directed from head
quarters calling on the President to fur
nish any correspondence which may have
taken place during the recess between the
Secretary Of State and Fl. b. Majes-
ty's Minister, or the Governor of Maine.
We shall doubtless have something on the
,suhjcst 10 morrow or the day after, in
message from the President, which will
enable US to sec in what manner this yeX-
ed question now stands. II is surely time
that some definite action had been taken.
upon it, although we may entertain well
grounded fear, as To the amicable adjust
ment Of the line, since the appearance of
the Report Of Messrs, Nudge and Fea-
lhcrstoneaugh.
The subject Of the Public Lands was al
so brought before the Senate in short
but very severe and powerful speech from
Mr.. Benton, who introduced Bill, gran
ting settlers or 'squallers" pre.emption
right to each quarter section Of land they
may settle upon. Messrs. Clay, OF Ken
lucky, Clay, Of Alabama, and Calhoun, Of
South Caroline, have each Of them diff
fcrent plans for the final settlement Of
this question, but can sec no probabili-
ty of the success of any Of them. Mr..
Benton's bill is calculated 10 provide "for
the prospective and permanent settlement
of the Public Lands.''
Another important topic was broached
this morning by Mr.. Clay, Of Kentucky,
who Submitted a resolution, which will be
acted upon tomorrow, and lead to an in
teresting debate, directing the Committee
on Finance TO report Bill for the repeal
of the Sub Treasury Act. As the resolu-
lion has to lay over one day, Mr.. Clay
made no comments. Appertaining to
this subject, Mr.. Wright, the Chairman
Of the Committee mcnloned,' moved at
an early hour that so much Of the Pres.
sident's Message as related to Finance,
should be referred to his Committee
This, which is quite a customary affair,
met with immediate opposition from Mr..
webster, who moved to postpone the
matter until Wednesday, which, after a
count, was carrieA-20 to 10, the first op-
pinion triumph Of the session.
There were, as usual, host of petit
tons and bills presented to the Senate on
various subjects, unimportant to Southern
readers. | have heard of no Abolition
petition yet in either House, though sup.
pose there will be plenty by and bye.
! ~. WASHINGTON, Dec. Is.
As was anticipated, yesterday, the Sen
ale has plunged at once, into the excited
party debates of the late session
A most piquant and interesting discussion
took place on the proposition of Mr.. Clay,
Of KY, declaring that the Sub Treasury
law ought to be repealed, and instructing
the Committee Of Finance to report Bill
accordingly. The debate was managed
with good temper and courtesy, but it was
nol less ardent on that account.
Ihave heard Of the CHAPMAN Croaring,'
but it was nothing in comparison with
the trumpet notes Of triumph, sounded
BY Henry Clay. He was in better poice
and spirits than ever saw him in before.
MIR. Clay, prcfaced his resolution with
some remarks, on the popular expression
of opinion, at the late election against the
Sub-rreasury, and contended that it was
the duty Of the Senate to bow 10 the ma
ies,y of the people, and to repeal an acl
which had proved to be so odious to
! them.
Mr.. Wright, in his reply, urged that
! III" election had decided nothing in rela-
'ioa To The Sub-Treasury. If it had de.
eidcd any thing, itwas that this magnif-
cent capital be raized to the ground and a
Jog cabin substituted Cor it, or that the
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