Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-01-09

He would tell the President that his
/ plan would not terminate the war. This
was vital question with the .Soulh, and
il, Tor no other reason, he would de-
nounce this administration for its limbo.
cile conduct of that war. As 10 the
financial condition and prospects Of the
country, the message was deceptive,
grossly deceptive. The expenditures Of
1910 would not be within 90 nor % mil
lions. His life for it, the deficiency for
l840, which must lie met by loans or
Il Treasury notes, would be Ten millions
The resources Of the country were ex-
Il aggerated by the Message. The public
lands, for some years, would be worth
little or nothing. The spectators had
vast tracts to sell, and would sell on
credit, while we sold for cash and for
paper, while we demanded silver or gold.
II lie also censured the President for not
expressing his views Of the Tariff ques-
ton. He commented on the financial
projects Of the Message, and said il was
now clear, though it formerly had been
denied, that the Presidents policy was
TO put down all banks and bank paper,
and substitute a hard currency. From
such a project the whole country would
shrink with horror. The evils Of de-
creasing currency had already been felt
throughout the country and the pro-
gress Of the change to specie curtn ncy
would DO productive of incalculable dis
tress. The people dare not come to a
hard currency. He had heretofore pre-
dicted that the project would be ruinous
TO the South and now it appeared that,
while the South was drained and famish-
ed, the city of New York fattened on it.
South Carolina was, unanimously, in
favor Of the Sub-Treasury, but, so far
from being in favor Of the hard currep-
cy, she lately refused to pass law for
cling her banks 10 resume specie pay
mcnt South Carolina and Georgia
were in favor Of banks and bank paper,
as their recent acts proved, though they
still advocated the Sub-Treasnry.
h Mr.. Thompson Withdrew his motion
to re consider.
Il MIR. Underwood offered some amend
ments to the Rules, regulating the duties
Of the Clerk of the House, in the or
ganization of the House and providing
for the trial of controverted Elections,
which were referred.
In SENATE, Tuesday, Dec. Slst.-
II Memorials and reports were presented
to the Senate. A large number of pc
tiiions were presented, and some Thirty
or forty bills reported.
CHAPLAIN TO THE SENATE.
On motion of Mr.. Knight, OF Rhode
Island the Senate went into the election
Of Chaplain.
II FIRST BALLOT.
The whole number Of votes, 36
II Necessary to choice, 10
Rev. Mr.. Goodman had ID
Rev. Mr.. Bates, 6
II Rev. Mr.. Stewart, s
Il Rev. Mr.. Wilmer,
Il Rev. Mr. Inver,
Il Mr.. Braxton, 8
Il The Senate then proceeded to the
II SECOND BALLOT.
Il Rev Mr.. Cookman had 90 votes, and
was declared duly elected by the Presi-
dent OF the Senate.
II CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.
\ The Senate then went into the com
mittee Of the whole upon the bill to pre-
vent the commission of certain crimes
Il az ainst the United States.
Il MIR. Wall, as Chairman Of the military
committee, introduced the bill. He re-
marked that it had passed twice, and
had been discussed before the Senate,
at length.
Il The bill was then ordered to be en-.
crossed.
II BOARD OF CLAIMS.
The bill to establish a board Of claims
was then brought before the Senate
being a copy of the bill which passed
The Senate at the last session. The bill
II specifies the manner in which the COM
missioners Of claims shall be appointed d
and all the particulars in relation 10 it.
Il MIR. Hubbard remarked that the bill
was one Of considerable Importance, and
he therefore wished the action Of the
Senate upon il.
i MIR. Tnppan, Of Ohio, moved to post
pone the further consideration Of the
subject until Monday week.
Il Mr.. Hubbard acquiesced in the mo-
ton, and the bill was made the order Of
the day for that day.
Il On motion Of MIR. King, Of Ala. the
Senate then went into the consideration
Of executive business.
/ During the morning, Mr.. Preston, Of
S. G. and Mr.. Wall, Of N. J. were ap-
pointed the committee Of the Senate to
Join with the committee of the House in
regard to the library.
II The Senate adjourned over to Friday,
\ after the executive session.
Il In the HoUse. After the reading of
the journal Of Mondays proceedings,
the business of the House commenced
with motion to amend the journal. -
The resolution Of MIR. Duncan, offered
yesterday, but not in order, TO admit the
Van Buren claims from New jersey,
had been entered upon the journal, and
it was commended that the record ought
TO be removed for tho reason that the
resi- solution was not received. A motion
was therefore made TO amend the journal
and the ayes and nays called upon the