Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-01-23

The discussion upon the ub-Treasury
Bill was resumed this morning. Mr..
Buchanan's proposition to increase the
salaries OF the Treasurers Of the Mint
at Philadelphia and Of the Branch Mini
ut New Orleans.
The debate was soon closed, and the
Senate decided TO pay the Treasurer of
the Philadelphia Mint So 500, and of the
Branch Mint al New Orleans $4,000.
MIR. Allen then moved an Executive
Session, which was ordered.
In the HOUSE, E,-The Chairman Of the
Committee Of Elections moved the ap-
pointment of a Clerk to the Committee
Simple as the motion was, it created
quite discussion.
RULES AND ORDERS.
The unfinished business of yesterday
came up in order, and fourth and last
amendment was proposed, in the form of
a resolution, that otter the present ses-
sion the Speaker direct the desks to be
removed from the front Of the Speakers
Chair. Laid on the table.
ABOLITION OF SLAVERY.
MIR. Walter Coles of Va. proposed
that Rule be inserted betw cen the 54ih
and Both Rules, to the end that all me-
MORALS asking for the abolition Of Sla-
very in the District Of Columbia, or re-
ferring in any manner TO the buying or
selling Of Slaves in the States or Terri
tories be laid upon the tablo without
debate. MIR. Coles mnde long de-
fence OF his motion, speaking Of the time
which was consumed in the considera-
tion Of Abolition Petitions, and com
menting rpon the iniiammatory matter
contained in the petitions. MIR. G. said
If he had his own way he would burn up
the Abolition memorials Of them
for they deserved no better fate. In
conclusion Mr.. &. moved the Previous
Question.
he motion being made by the gentle
man, who had spoken at length, created
some excitement in the House. MANY
members were upon the floor if opporu-
nifty offered. The proposition whether
there should be call Of the House, was
not sustained.
In SENATE, Thursday, Jan. l6th.-
Several petitions were presented, and n
number Of resolutions--among them was
one by
Mr.. Williams, Of Maine, who offered
a resolution calling for all the correspOn-
dence in relation to the boundary ques.
ton between Maine, the President and
Great Britain.
Mr.. Buchanan, Of Penn. wished that
the whole subject might be postponed
until tomorrow. The members con-
sented.
THE TARIFF.
A debate of some little interest occur
rcd upon the occasion Of the presenta-
tion o: petition for the protection of
wool growers. MIR. Clay Of KY, pre-
sented it, and expressed the wish iha,
there might be some favorable action
upon it.
MIR. Calhoun warmly opposed the sub
Ject for the reason, as he said, that i.
would bring up the tariff. Referred.
WHALE FISHERY.
The following important bill was pas
sed, and sent to the House for concur
renee. 1t was brought forward by MIR.
Davis of Massac husetts.
The bill is entitled "An Act 10 refund
the money paid and to cancel the bonds
gwen 10 secure duties upon vessels and
their cargoes employed in the whale
fishery"
The new law Of the Senate says, "that
all vessels which have cleared or here
after may clear with registers Tor the
purpose ofengaging in the whale fishery,
shall be deemed to have lawful and suf-
iicient papers for such voy ages and all
vessels which have been enrolled and
licensed for like voyages shall have the
same privileges and measures Of proec-
ton as if they had sailed with registers,
until their respective voyages are COM
pIeled."
The second section says "that all
lorleitures, fees, duties and charges of
every description required of the crews
Of such vessels, or assessed upon the
vessels or cargoes, being the produce
Of such fishery, because Of n supposed
insufliciency Of a register to exempt them
from such claims, are RENTED and all
bonds given for such cause are cancel
led, and the Secretary of the Treasury
is required to reiunG all such monies to
the rightful claimants"
sUB-TREAsURY BILL.
After the consideration Of the usual
morning business, the Senate resumed
The consideration of the Sub-Treasury
bill, and the amendments proposed TO
the bill.
MIR. Benton spoke at length in defence
of an amendment introduced by himself,
for the purpose OF restoring what he cal
led the first law Of the general govern
ment in regard to the public dues. The
law was on act Of 1899, which said that
the government dues should be cole cted
in gold and silver only.
Mr.. Is. then commenced a long speech
in defence Of gold and silver currency,
in conclusion Of winch Mr.. Wright mo-
we'd that the provisions Of the bill for
receiving the paper Of the Government
for government dues stricken out.
The Senate then adjourned.
In the HousE. 1t is becoming n CON-
mon occurrence in the House Of Repre-
TO open the session with per-