Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-25
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sux calling on the Postmaster General Tor the
her of pcstmasters removed since the 4th of March
1879 with the reasons for their removal. MIR. Niles
will have some difficulty in complying with the de-
aand of this resolution, for IL would puzzle wiser
head than his to assign the cause Tor all the reno
walls. Possibly he might account for his own acts,
lint for those of AMOS Kendall, the motion is con-
fined 10 Amos Kesdall aud the devil.
A resolution was adopted calling upon the Pres-
dent for correspondence relating to cur relations
with China.
Mr. Winthrop prsssnted a petition from the
chants and underwriters Of Boston, praying for the
nse of stoam vessels in the revenue serviss.
Mr.. James, of Pennsylvania, stated that he
requested to present petition, and he not quite
certain whether it was admissible not under the
rales of the House; and he began to read it, when
ne was called to order by MIR. Cost Johnson, who
stated that it Of that class which the House
had passed rule not to receive, and he regarded it
breach of privilege for member TO read papers
OF that character.
Mr. James was proceeding to read, when Mr.
johnson again called to order, aud the petition
sent to the Chair. The Speaker decided that it
could not be received under the rule. Mr. Slade
moved to su spend the rule, and MIR. johnson m owed
TO lay the motion to suspend the table The aye
and nays ordered, and the motion to lay the
liable carried by vote Of SO to 3d.
This is decisive Of the fate Of all motions and re-
solu to get rid Of the rule of last OK elu-
ding abolition petitions.
A resolution was adopted, directing an inquiry
into the Of the fall Of the chand eier and the
proprietv of paying the manufacturer.
Mr. Adams moved that his bill of the last session
for the prevention Of frauds the revenue, be
ferred TO the Committee on Ways and Means. Mr.
Manufactures, of which Mr.. Adams is Chairman.
Mr.. Wise opposed this latter motion with great
nestness, and denounced the bill as a violation Of
the compromise act, and insidious scheme to in
crease the revenue at the expense Of the South.
Mr. Monroe next got the floor and passed a very
animated eulogium the New York merchants
he then read the following letter from Mr.. Jsffray
New YORK, Dee q, 1870
wn Lat Er,Aa thaf
learnt for the first time that ridiculous article in
the Herald" ascribed TO me, had caused much
hostility against me at Washington; and immedi.
stely proceeded to contradict it in the same paper,
of which sent copy to every member of Congress.
Ii was complete bures que-about as like W rat
said a monkey is like a man. Here it was
viewed in this light; laughed at for day, and for
got as usual with the jokes of that paper; and and
others were surprised when we found that il had
been received as gospel at Washington. When it
appeared was amused by II; but at the same time
i asked a good many Of my friends if ought to
ply TO it. With one accord they dissuaded me from
doing so, from the well known character Of the pa
Per in turning every thing to ridieule which they
said was as well kaown at Washington a. 1t is here.
thought so too, and dismissed the matter from my
mind Few things in my long life have grieved me
much. he object of what said was Numerically
agency at Washington was perfectly honorable, and
had not, and could not have any sinister object, but
usual in all countries that had legislative bodies
You know well as do the peculiar talent of the
90 mach amusement to all this eitv, AM has long
done so. My respect for Congress was greatly in
creased by my visit last July, and this has been the
subject Of my daily conversation since that time
And had been so much gratifed, that had intcRl-
sd to repeat my visit every winter, and it would be
most painful to me TO De precluded frsm doing SO by
20 foolish thing as this ludicrous travestie,
As have not time TO write to every one, may re-
quest that you will show this letter to the members
from this city, and to any other g ;ntlemen whom
you may think fit
L..
RoRERr JATFRAY.
The Hon. James Monroe, Washington.
Mr.. Gushing enquired whether Mr.. Jafray was
British subj-ct or an American citizen
Mr.. Monroe said he not certain on this ONT,
Bot he presumed he was British subject.
Mr.. Stanley spoke in favor Of his motion 10 sond
the bill to the Committee on Manufactsrss. He said
he was not to be deferred from supporting a bill
that would expose schemes to defrsud the revenue,
by a cry Of tariff, any other bugbesr.
The Speaker decided that the motion to commit
was not in order and the rules were suspended by
vote Of 13l to43
Mr. Wise moved to refer the bill to the Commit
zee on Ways and Means.
Mr.. Adams said the House had suspended the
rules by a vote Of nearly four 10 one, for the pur
pose Of referring the bill TO the Committee
Manufacturer, and he trusted il would be done.
Mr.. Pickens asked for the reading Of the bill.
Mr.. Wise asked for the reading OF the bill
"No, " no, no." was cried from all quarters
OF the house.
Mr.. Wise inquired how May sections the bill
consisted a, thirty one, the reply. He said he
would then ask for the reading of the additional
lions inserted in the Senate after II had passed the
Hsuse last year.
After short speech in favor ofthe bill from MIR
Tilingt asst, and a few more hourishes from Mr..
Wise, il was referred To the Committee on Manu-.
factsres, by a large majority, and thei. the House
sdJourned
The reading Of Mr.. Jafray's letter produced a
coed deal Of merriment; AID that part in which he
speaks Of having his respect for Congress greatly in
creased by his visit to Washington last summer
there was a general laugh. 1t was remarked BY Sc
veral members that the latter vino ed them ofth
accuracy of the report Of the speech IN the Herald
Thsre very kind feeling towards Mr.. Jadray
IN the House, and doubt whether his efforts here
against the bill, would help much to defeat 1t.
In the Senate, MIR. Benton gave notice Of bill to
prohibit the crc uaton Of all bank notes OF a less
denomination than Sl0 in the District OF Columbia.
This is the height Of folly The law now in exis-
tenee against small notes cannot be enforced here.
There is no specie in use. The whole eircuIatiny
nediuis consists Of small notes from Maryland, De-
iaware and New York. OF what use, then, would
be law Of Congress forbiddipg the passing Of five
dollar billsi
After the morning business was finished, the Sc.
nate went into the consideration Of the bill which
passed one branch Of Congress last session, chang
Isg the manner Of paying pursers in the navy.
Tse bill provides that Pursers shall rece Give slip.
uzted salary instead OF the per centage articles
sisbursed by them now allowed by law. The bill
- admirable in its provisions, and II Il devised
by Mr.. Paulding he has done one good thing IL re-
moves from the Parser all temptation TO make mo-
ney out Of the earclessness improVidcpce OF the
ssilsrs, while IL secures to hin jast and fair
Pensatisn. Mr.. Hubbard and Mr.. Buchanan mis-
took entirely the sense and the design Of the bill,
and Mr.. Williams the chairman Of the Naval Com
mittee, who had IL 10 charge, did not to under
stand Il all himself At any rate, he could explain
ITS provisions or answer the objections urged against
u, all Of which were founded on misconeeption Of
their character and tendency. This is one Of the
isnunerabe evils that have resulted from practice
mat has obtained within the last ten years Of permit
ne inf in If
tion. The Chairmen Of the various committees in
both kosses have been appointed by the heads Of the
Departments, whenever the ADMINISTRATION has had
majority. The object has been to get tool for the
Department, not a capable and efficient Chairman.
Mr.. williams was placed at the head Of the Naval
Committee for no single qualification which he pos
sutive. MIR Southland, who understands thorou ghly
Che wants and intsresfs Of the serviceaud 10 no m