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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
PROCEEDINGS IN TUE HOUSE OF REPRE-
SENTATIvES UPON THE N. JERSEY CASE

PROCEEDINGS IN Tue HOUSE OF REPRE-
SENTATIyES UPON THE N. JERSEY CASE.
We give belsw an account of the course which
has been pursued 10 reference this subject since
the House, by unconstitutional and Unprecedented
action, refused to admit the five members from New
Jersey who presented the Certificates ofthe Gov
ernor Of that State. and claimed that Certificate of
itself confers the right to denand scat
In the dilemma in which that body had volunta
rily placed itself, presenting the novel of dis
puted election, while the rights Of membership
were possessed by no one. the following Resolution,
moved by Mr.. CAMPBELL, Chairman Of the Com
mi,tee Of Elections, was adopted upon the 18th Of
January, after the usual amount Of confused discus
sion
Resolved That all papers other testimony in
possession Of control Of this House, in relation TO
the late election in Now Jersey for Representative
IN the goth Congress Of the United States, be refer
red TO the Committee Of Elections, with instructions
10 inquire and report who entitled TO occupy as
members OF this House, the Eve contested ats from
that State.
Resoired. That copy Of this Resolution be serv
ed on Johu b. Avcrigg, John p b. Maxwell WIN.
Halsied, Charles c Stratton Thomas Jones Yorkc
Peter d. Vroom Philemon Dickers on, William
Cooper, Daniel b, Ryall, and Joseph KHle, all Cit
zens ofNew Jersey, claiming TO be Representative
from that State in this Congress, and that the
vice be made upon each gentleman personally, OF
by leaving a copy at BIS usual residence and tina
said committee be authorized 10 send for persons
papers.
II was decided by yeas and nays as follows =
Yeas l76, Nays is.
About the 10th Of February, the following Reso
luton was offered by Mr.. CAMPRELL-the House
in the mean time. not having REQUIRED TO the sub
ject Of the Election
Rssolrsd. That the Committee Of Elections be au
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IN SENATE.

MONDAY, March ..
MI WEBSTER presented the petition of l24 cit
izens Of New York for uniform Law of Bankrupt
cy' Mr., Webster said that an impression prevail.
ed that the law of Congress was designed to act as
sort OF tr post Jaeto IaW in regard to preferred
creditors. lie contemplated no such thing, and
designed that the law should have action only up.
on The debts and credits taking date from the time
Of the passage Of the act.
Mr.. SourHARD, of New Jersey, and Mr.. ALLEN,
OF Ohio, both presented petitions upon this same
subject OF uniform law Of Bankruptcy. All oil
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
Bssei1o~ In .s,osember, 1910.
WING ELECTORAL TICKET.

i. WIN. d HODGES, Of Nanssmond.
.. JAMES W. PEGRAM. Of Peter sJ,Vg.
q. VIM s. ARCHER, Of Ametia.
4. RICHARD KIDDER MEADE, Of Dtnicfddie
s. HENRY e. WATKINS, Of Prince Edtoayd.
8. JAMES G. BRUCE, of HaiJa1.
7. WHITMELLP. TUNSTALL, Of PiffsylDama
g. THOMAS X. JOYNES. of Accomaek.
g. JOHN TAYLOR, jr., Of Caroline
10. WILLOUGHBY NEWTON, J Westmoretdnd
IL JAMES LYONS, Of Richmond City
10. VALENTINE w SOUTHALL, Of Albemorie
10. JOHN s. PENDLEToN, Of Rappahannock.
ID. JOHN JANNEY, Of Loudoun.
IS. ANDREW HUNTER, Of JtHerson.
is. PHILIP WILLIAMS, jr., Of Frederick
II. WIN. SEYMOUR, If Hardy.
Is. BRISCOE q. BALDWIN, Of augusta.
10. BALLARD SMITH, Of Greenbrier.
20. EDWARD JOHNSON, IF Botfetotvf.
IL. JOHN ". HUMES. Of Washington.
%. GEORGE w. SUMMERS, Of Ranaioha.
%. WAITMAN +. WILEY, Of Nonongaiia
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
IN SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, March 4.
State Debts.

The Senate continued in session last night I'LL
late hour--the subject before it being the Report
and resolutions of the Select Committee on the
subject of the State Debts. Mr.. BUCHANAN and
Mr. DAVIS had some words-Mr B. complaining
Of an argument made by M. d. against him in a
speech on the Sub Treasury Bill. The subject is
likely to be continued, Mr. Davis thinking the
charge unjust and unWarranted.
iSlavery and England.
Mr.. CALHOUN ed several resolutions, which
were laid upon the table and ordered be printed,
in regard TO the law Of nations, and intended to re-
fer the brig Enterprise, and all other vessels dri-
ven by stress OF weather into foreign ports.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
IN SENATE.

TuEsDAI, March 3.
| The morning business in the Senate not i'm
| poitant.
MIR. LumrkrS, of Georgia, gave notice that on
Monday next be should call up his resolution pro-
posing an adjournment Of The two Houses of Con-
gtess, on the - Monday Of May next.
The Senate proceeded TO the orders Of the day,
which were the resolutions of the Select Commit
tee in regard to the Assumption OF State Debts.
Mr. GRUMPY, entitled to the floor, yielded it to
Mr.. Fulton, of Arkansas, who went mo an exam
iuaion of the whole subject of debts and credits
After Mr.. Fulton had finished the reading OF his
speech, Mr.. WEBSTER rose to address the Senate
on the subject aud entered into argument in re-
ply 10 Mr.. CaIhoun's speech made the other day
The argument OF MIR. Webster was in reference TO
labor and lie wages OF labor, ami the fleet the Sub
Treasury Bill was to have the laboring classes
of the country. Tbs speech was brief bat logical
close, able, and one of Mr.. Websters strong argu-
ments.
In conclusion of bis speech he spoke of the Ia
lf and replied to Mr. Calhoun, the opinions
held in regard to the Protecting System. lie had
hoped, he said, that the Senator from s Carolina,
would agree that, matter Of political exPedi-
encv il would be well 10 have Protecting System.
H. did not hold the opinion avowed, that the n
riff caused the great imports we have had lie be-
lieved that the Tariff matter of interest end
Importance to the South well to the North, and
that tarih ought not ana cannot create III WIN u
mong the States OF the Union, or endanger the I'm
ion.
MIR. CALHous thanked Mr.. Webster for his great
csndor and fairness and would endeavor to recip-
recate them, ahd if 10 differed flom The Senator
from Massachusetts, he would endeayor 10 differ
with moderation. BY and by it might be tiscove.
red after an examination of the Subject, that there
was not as much difference between the Senators
as supposed.
Mr.. Calhoun enlarged upon the subject of i'm
ports and exports, referred to in his speech when
the subject before the Senate had been considered.
He commended that ought to make our exports
equal TO imports, end considered the question
in relation to consumption in the West. He ad-
mt,ed with the Senator from Massachusetts, that
our home market as important and more i'm
portant than our foreign market. He commended,
however, that it not adequate to the consump-
ton of the South.
Mr.. Calhoun is still speaking on this subject
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CARY.
Mr.. LuMPKIx, Of Geo, said that, unadyised by
any body, he had drawn up resolution that the
President Of the Senate, and the Speaker Of me
House adjourn their respective bodies on the -
Monday Of May next. MIR. Lumpkin said that =
John Randolph could rise from the dead, no would
cav TO the members Of Congress that they had been
fed long enough upon the public, and thar u vas
time for them TO go home. IL was iamentable that
the sessions Of Congress we're so long proiracted-
that go much time should be consumed IN the DIS
oussion OF questions before the body. II we PAID
more stfenton to Washington, Franklin, and JFf-
fnrson and spoke less here, he thought Il would be
better for the country. The resolution which he
had offered was no Idle movement on his part. lie
was sincere, and would call up the resolution st an
early day and he should labor hard TO have 1t adoP-
ted
Mr.. WEBSTER said he entirely concurred 10 the
object Of the resolution The long sessions OF Con
eress were the most alarming signs os the times
which had been seen in the recent history OF the
Government. II called for the patriotic and sol
enn consideration Of every member OF the body
and lie should go heartily with the Senator iron
Georgia in the support of his object
Mr.. IumPKIs thanked Mr.. Webster very sin
cereIy for his remarks, and said he should unite
With an, parry to procure the adoption OF his reso-
luton.
The Secretary of the Senate then read the reso-
luton, which was laid on the table. There is some
prospect,-I hope good prospeet,--that Congress
NAV adjourn by the first Of Jure. As much busi
ness can be done and as well done by the first OF
June as by the last of August.
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Proceedings i'm Congress.
Correspondence 81 he Baltimore Amerieoa.
IN SENATE.
WASHINGTON, February 90, 1874

WAsHISGToY, February 90, 1910.
The Senate was not IN session, having adjourn
ed to Monday on motion of Mr. Grundy. who
is entitled To- the floor and will address The SENATE
nj length upon the resolutions OF the Select Com
mttee in reference to the Assumption OF State
Debts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
IN SENATE.

SATURDAY, March e
The Senate Is not in session to-day. ls sslork.
journment last evening was moved at eignt = no
and over to Monday by Mr.. Grundy, Of lenn ,.ne ID
remarked that two days work had eeen assou.
one, il was proper 10 take HOLIDAY. ihs
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The morning business in the House was not i'm
portant, and nothing more than undressing deci-
sions upon proposed amendment of the Jour
nal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19

/ Mr. Byrd moved the indefinite posiponement o.
the bill
/ This motion gave rise 10 some debate-Mr Byrd
supporting his proposition, and Messrs. WoRTHiNG-
TON and KEssEDr opposing IL
| Mr. POWELL called the previous question: which
vas carried; and
/ Then the question was taken, on Mr.. BYRDs
motion, which was lost-Ayes SO. noes 49,
| The amend nent was sJopted-snd Mr BYHD
move to amend the last section Of the bill by stii-
ing Gu, the following words: :. Also to establish
Ike depot al the intersection Of their railroad with
the Snithfled and Shepherdstown turnpike"
After some debate between Messrs. WoRTHiso-
TON and BYRD, the proposed amendment was re-
jected.
Mr. Byrd said he should offer the following a.
mendment, conceivng that II was duty TO his con-
sttuent., whatever the fate Of the proposition
might be. (as new section:)
!" Be IL further enacted, That il the said Balfi-
more and Ohio Rail Road Company shall accept
the provisions Of this act, they shall be subject to
all the provisions Of the second and third sections
Of the act passed March 10Th 1889, entitled j" An
sct to authorize the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
Company to constr their works across the Poto-
mac River above Harpers- FeTry."
On Mr.. GREGoRr's motion, the main question
was put. and Mr.. Byrd's amendment rejected
ayes 80, noes 80 and then
Mr.. MAY called the previous question, on the en-
srossment Of The bill which was carried and he
bill ordered to be engrossed.
MIR. CKurcnYlELD called up The engrossed "bl
imposing taxes for tie support ofthe Government"
which was passed.
He then called up the bill providing for tempo
rary loan to meet the deficiency OF tie treasury
Onwhich Mr. GRE6oRY called the ayes and noes.
The bill passed by the following vote: Ayes &c,
Noes 49,
The House took up the appropriation BIZ, and
made various amendments
On MIR. CKoPPERs motion, the House adjourned
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
IYEpsE.pAY. MARCH IL

The bill to change the time of holding the Cir
cuit Superior Court ofGoochland county coming up
ON its eneros-ment, Mr. EURwELL of Clarke mo-
we'd an amendment to the effect, that the act passed
during the present session altering the time OF hold
ing the Superior Court of Jefferson, be suspended
unit! the first day of January next.
After much discussion between Messrs. BUR-
WELL, WoRTHlNGTos, BYRD, LEE, and MAY, the
amendmen, was adopted and the bill ordered to be
engrossed.
The engrossed bill aFpropria,ing the public reve-
nue., was read third time and passed
Between so and 40 bills read and ordered
to be cngrossed.
On motion Of Mr.. scoTT, thu House adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
TUESDAY. MARCH 10,

lLEsUAf = MAX IV'
Mr. WoRraIEoroS called up ball concerning
the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company" to-
gether with the amendment proposed by him on the
9th instant.
The amendment authorizes the Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road Company to establish like depot
at the intersection OF the said road with the county
road, leading from Charlestown TO ShepheI dstown,
on either side Of said county road.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Cumberland Rood.

Mr. BELL concluded his speech last evening up
on the proposition before the House in reference TO
the Cumberland Road.
Mr.. CASEY followed Mr. Bell, and moved the
Previous Question.
The House adjourned before there was a second
TO the Previous Question.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19

!" We hare flung The broad banner Of Liberty
and The Consultation 10 the breeze, Inscribed ruth
these Inspiring words--one Presidential Term
the integrity Of The Public Serraats-tAe sgfcty
Of the Public Money--and The general good ofthc
People"--Gov. BARBouR's ADDRESS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
FRIDAY, MARCH 10.

The communication from the Senate stated, that
they had passed bills--snd others with amend
ments all OF which were concured in by the House,
with the exception Of the bill providing for a
temporary loan TO meet the deficiency in the Urea
sury." l hi. was laid upon the table. Fifteen en-
crossed bills passed.
On Mr.. MAYS motion. Resolred By the Gener-
al assembly. hat the Executive be requested to
cause to he delivered to the Clerks of the several
counties and corporation Courts when the acts OF
present session are distributed one copy Of the sta
rures at large, published since the last volume Of
Hennug : statutes at large; he kept in the said
Clerks flses with the other statutes at large for
| the same purposes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
THuRspAY, March

THURSDAY, MARCH X.
To-day in the House, communication was re-
ceived from the Senate, announcing the passage OF
ls bills and of three OTHERS with amendments, one
which Was ,he bill TO amend the several acts con-
corning the Bauks."
The House then passed % engrossed bills almost
entirely local in ibeir character, after which the
Bank Bill with the Senate amendment taken
up
The first amendment susrending for enc gear in
stead Of repeating (as in the original existing laws,
was concurred in.
The second amendment striking out the clause
authorizing the issue OF SIS for limited time,
order to prohibit the issue of any note less Than
$40, occasoned a good deal of debate, in which it
was supported BY Messrs. FoNTArNE aud SMITH Of
|. of W., and opposed by Messrs. MAY, TUSsrALL,
YkRBy, Robertson, ALLYN of Norfolk, and Dor
MAN, after which it nega,ved ayes o0-noes
90. So the House disagreed TO the Senaie's amend
ments.
The third anendmen, which substitutes suspend
or remit. so as TO suspend the forfeiiures OF the
Bank charters, was adopted without CONT.
The other amendments to the eighth inclusive,
were agteed to.
The Oh amendment. which struck out the clause
authorizing the NorthwestrIa Bank TO issue s.
notes, reseiving the power she Legislature Of re-
scindng or modifying the authority, occasoned de-
bate, after which the House disagreed it. The 10Th
amendment was also rejected.
The / lth amendment was new section proh-
biting the Banks from receiving on deposite, or in
payment after the 1st Of April next, the notes of
any Bank located out of the State, OF less denomi-
nation than SO. which agreed to.
The rest of the amendments were concurred in
except the last, the 18th and l5th, which were
rejected. We have stated the most important a.
mendments. TIE members most induslrously
engaged with the business before them and will de-
spatch it in two three days more.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
POR PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON,

OF OHIO.
FoR VICE PRESIDENT,
JOHN TYLER,
OF VIRGINIA.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19
Assumption OF State DAN.

Mr.. GRuspr, who had not concluded his re-
marks yesterday, resumed and closed to-day The
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-19

an possession Of He Committee upon the subject Of
the election. should be printed Upon the succeed
ing day. before the resolution Of Mr. Fillmore aud
the amendment Of Mr.. Petriken had been disposed
Of, the House hke,cise refused 10 suspend he rules
in order that The Report of the Minority Of the Com
mihes might be received and read.
! The amendment OF Mr.. Petrikcn then adopt
ed by a vote of Ill to So and the Resolution, as
amended. (striking the whole Of Mr.. Fillmore
resolution after the word "whercas,") by vote
Of Ill to 81; aud the House declared that the five
Administration gentlemen claiming seats from New
Jersey, elected to seats in the House.
Such is the history Of this transaction.
The Resolution Of the 18th Of January, referring
this subject 10 the Committee of Elections directed
and contemplated this enquiry-wH,cm OF TIKI
CLAIMANTS ARE ENTITLED TO THEIR sEATss The
subjec of examination before the Committee, were
lat. Whether the returns by the election officers
from the townships Of Millvile, 10 Cumberland coun
ty, and South Amboy, in Mddlesex county, which
were not returned by the Clerks Of those counties
respectively, should now be computed And
End Which class Of claimants had received th'
largest number Of taefd votes whether the return
referred to should be counted or not.
An examination Of both these matters was con
templaied, and II was required by the terms oil tn
resolution of reference The Chairman, Mr. Camp
bell, moreover, remarked, " that the Comnitte
adopted certain resolutions the basis Of ITS action
previous 10 entering upon the subject-lst, to re
> ceye the credentials of the Governor Of New Jei
sey as prima Jacie evidence Of right 10 the seat
clamed-2d, the correctness Of these credentia
, being questioned, the Committee would proceed
inquire who had received the largest number
votes Sd, that all votes received by authorized o
fcers, were prima (ccie lega-a 4th, that il beiu
, alleged that there fraud at the ballot box, ii
d Committee would receive evidence, as TO the tru
Of these allegations, and enquire who had the greu
= est number of LEGAL Uotes'
The matter stood thus, when the Committee VI
ordered by the Resolution Of The House, of the 2s
=, Of February, 10 report "forthicih" who had rece
D we'd the largest number oflawiu votes. The Repo
was made upon the 9th Of March, as stated-a
a. port which ONLY contained the conclusion Of Il
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-04
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
MONEY MARKET.

From The Neo YORK Herald Of Monday.
great change has come over the Commercial com
muniy or more particularly the isoneary circles since
the receipt of the late from Europe. The appre
hension of i'll Europe is exercising quietly an in
furious influence here. The demand for specie has
caused the banks to lose abb third of the4 as the
shipments much larger than generally Imagined
The rates of premium sufficiently great TO make
1t an object to draw much for speculation from the
banks; but if the next news, hand should
ead to an increased enquiry for Bullion greut appreen-
sons will be entertained for the soyency of many of
our Banking Institutions, the drafts ON them would
be constant and heavy for export. by those well in
formed, it is calculated that more Than two millions has
been exported within short time, certainly an unusua
large amount under the circumstances The rates of
specie as follows:
Spanish DoIas, 81 prem. Sp Doubloons $l6 45ai6 SIS
Mexican do. 13a2 Patriot do. SIS 75aI5 SIS
American Halves, ta3 Soversgns, par
veFranc pieces, 95aS5a
This has been exchange day for the packets, which
sail on Tuesday from Boston, and Monday from This
city. Foreign exchanges keep firm, though Inc demand
has been much diminished by The heavy export of bull
lion. On London the rate is s.as prem OF a. s2as4 81
The pound sterling Paris, IS 10a$5 2s. Amsterdam,
402a4l Ham burg, 36kaa. Bremen, 78sa2.
Mr. Jaudoi, Mr.. Alsop, and Mr.. Brown, all of the
United States Bank, arrived here to day, and two o.
more OF them return by the steamer to London, 10 re-
sumo the negotiations of The bank there. lhe hopes
entertained that umpton would BE- effected in Jan
uary next were dying away. The three commissioners
who We Mt to Boston 70 negotiate loan in aid of the
Philadelphia baRks had not yet been able TO effect it,
But whether these negotiations have succeeded or not
II is confidently believed certain quarters, that Mr.
Jaudon, on his return 10 London will be able to pu
matters in such train there as 10 enable the Banks to
resume without fail ON The day appon ed The eminen,
TALENTS great practical skill, and prudence of
Mr. Jaudon unquer onably inspires confidence in
the future movements and ability Of the Bank resume
than all the efforts Or management of the Commission
ers or officers on this side of the water.