Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-01
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time. ndjourning upon the annunciation Of
the death OF Judge White, late Senator from
Tennessee. A considerable number OF ladies
and gentlemen had assembled in the gale
res,,o hear MIR Clay's speech on the pre-emp-
ton bill, 10 which he is so zeaiously oppos-
ed But they were Of course disappointed
Mr. Clay. presume. will speak TO morrow.
The death ofJudge White was announc-
ed by his immediate successor. Mr. Ander-
son, who received the information this morn.
ing. MIR A. spoke ofthe distinguished Sen
aior in suitable terms. Mr. Preston follow
ed in still lohirr strain Of enogy on the
public and private character Of his deceased
friend, after which the customary resolution
in testimony Of respec, for the memory OF
the deceased were adopted. and the Senate
adjourned, without transacting any business.
In the House. after the morning hour had
been friilered away IN some unimporiant
proceedings, the discussion OF the Civil and
Diplomatic Appropriation Bill was resum.
ed in Committee OF the Wholc.i
Mr. Everett, OF Vermont. spoke OF great
length on the subject and MIR Keim, Of
Pennsylvania. who had been anxious TO re-
ply to his colleague. MIR Ogle, Obtained the
floor. and spoke about Two hours. in an able
and interesting manner, yindicaiiEg the
Administration from some OF the charges
brought against il By MIR Ogle.
Mr. Parmcnier next obtained the floor.
though dozen members sough, il. The
anxiety for speaking has certainly increased
instead OF diminishing and SO il would be If
the discussion were TO continue six months
longer--for il has been settled lha, all man.
ner OF personal and political topics may be
introduced in the debate.
Mr. Ogle appealed very earnestly to Mr.
Parmenier 10 allow him 10 rejoin to his col
league. Blu, MIR p was afraid to relinquish
the floor, lest he shonld not recover il. Mr.
Parmenter spoke at length in defence OF the
Administration. and in exposition Of the pc.
lhieal character OF General IIarrison's
friends He had much 10 say about the
Federalism Of the Harrison men. and allu-
ded to many indiyiduals-pa particularly his
colleague. MIR Saltonsiall
The Committee seemed 10 be very much
excited, and ready for any thing, A row
was threatened. Some talked Of sitting
out" the bill--olhers OF continuing the dis
cussion-nnd more Of adjourning. Those
in favor OF adourning. carried their objec,
by siratagem. When the motion was made
for the Committee TO rise. there was a clear
majority agains, them. bu, they skuksd be-
hind The pillars. &c. so as TO deprive the
Committee Of quorum. and force il 10 rise.
The House then adjourned. bui not until Mr.
Jones had informed them tomorrow be would
endravor 10 take the bill out Of Committee.
doubt whether he will be able to DO it--ior
many members. on both sides. must speak
Mr.. Saltonsiall has the floor for tomorrow,
in reply 10 his colleague, Mr.. Parmen,er,
and Mr. Ogle will also get an opportunity
10 reply TO General keim. A day Of excite.
menl. and perhaps confusion, is anticipated
The letter OF the Secretary Of War. in re-
ply to the resolution OF the House of Repre-
senialiv-s relative 10 the plan proposed Tor
stating what tribes OF Indians inhabii the
country Immediately west Of Arkansas and
Mlssouri-is very interesting document
This immense frontier. extending from the
Gulf OF Mexico 10 the southwest corner of
is one day. aud perhaps a, no dis.
liant day, 10 be theatre OF war with the saw.
oges Preparations such as ale recon.
in the report, viz, the establishment
Of forts. barracks. &c, the repairing and con
Of roads, and military surveys OF
he country. cnnno, too soon be commenced
, The number OF warriors in the tribes re-
moved by the Government to their presen,
locality. Immediately west OF the States Of
Missouri and Arkansas is l6.3i0. The |
number Of warriors belonging to the tribes |
Indigenous to the country now occupied by |
hem in the same vicinity. is 1914 and the |
number OF warriors within striking distance
II the frontier. exclusive OF these, is csii.
mated at 43.3s5.
In the House. on Tuesday. the request or
notion Of the Committee on expenditure TO
be discharged from the duties referred to
hem, was the subject of the morning bust
hess. MIR. Hall OF Vermont. and Mr. Wise
II Va, made some remarks upon the subject
The House at one O'Clock went into Com.
nittee Of the Whole for the consideration Of
he civil and diplomatic bill.
MIR Salionstall had been alluded to last
'vening by Mr.. Parmenter. OF Mass, who
made speech concerning the Hartford
Convention, and other matters having as di-
&c, bearing upon the subject before The
House. MIR. s. was commenting upon Ger.
ain official documents in relation 10 the con
uct and expenditures ofihe Government
MIR. Wise mnde some remarks in expla-I
Iation oil this document---ihe Globe OF this
morning having commented upon il. MIR.
Wise appealed 10 the Clerk, to his colleagues,
nd TO public documents 10 prove that what
e said was true.