Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-06-30
CONGRESS-.

Thursday June 18th
Mr.. Bell addressed the House ill a late
hour las, evening, and closed his speech In
opposition to the Sub Treasury bill.
In the Senate, the hill designed 10 prevent
the Slave Trade under The American flag and
in American vessels was ordered TO be en-
| crossed
! HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at 10 O'Clock this morning
Mr.. Curtis Immediately after the reading of
the journal, made known the death of the
Hon. Arson Brown, of New York. The an
ry"r~eu'eu, was plain simple ard eloquent
record OF the talents and virtues of man
hghly distinguished and truly amiable in all
the walks of life. The House, afior adopting
the resolution TO wear Grape for thirty DAYS as
marke OF respect, adjourned
Message from the other House." said Mr..
Tallmadgc, announces the death Of the Hon.
Arson Brown a member of that body from
the State of New York. am asked, said
Mr.. Iallmadge, to perform the melancholy du-
~ OF making known TO this body the death of
the deceased
But few days since he was here in the
regular discharge ofhis duties. ! heard him
in his place in the House Of Representatives.
engaged in the fulfilment of his official duties.
lie died at his own residence at Ballston, n.
!. on Sunday evening last, surrounded by his
family and friends
Mr.. Tallmadgo offered resolutions similar
to those which had been presented, and asa
mark OF respect the Senate adjourned.
The only business was motion submitted
by Mr.. Davis, Of Mass. to reconsider the vote
OF Monday rejecting the bill for the relief of
the heirs Of Robert Fulton.
Friday, June 10Th.
In the Senate to-day mr.. Talmadge present.
ed the petitions of citizens of the county of
Dutches in the State of New York, in favor
OF the passage of bankrupt law at the pre-
sent session of Congress. He remarked that
there was but one sentiment on the subject in
the community.
The bill to authorize the Mount Carmel and
New Albany railroad Co. to enter, on credit,
quantity Of land to aid in the construction of
their road, was taken up and discussed at
great length. mr. Benton denounced the
whole scheme. The bill was finally laid a
side for the present.
MIR. Evans spoke about three hours in the
most mastery style against the sub-treasury
bill. II was one of the clearest and most CO.
gent arguments ever delivered in the house.
Saturday June 90, 1910.
The senate did not sit to day, and little or
nothing was transacted in the house except
the burdensome discussion of the hated sub
treasury bill. Mr.. Colquit spoke in favor of
the bill, and during his remarks insinuated
that those who preferred the charge of NAL
administration Of government and corruption,
were bound to prove their charges, which they
could not do. Mr. Graves offered 10 prove
the charge to his satisfaction.
The bill 10 give the assent ofCongress to the
acts of Virginia, incorporating the Falmouth
and Alexandria Rail Road Company, was cal
led up, and became the subject of an earnest
discussion with several of the Senators.
The bill was discussed warmly till past 3
O'Clock, and then laid upon the table, TO be
hereafter called up for action.
The bankrupt bill which should have been
early before the Senate, was not called up till
half past three. No vote will be taken for a
day or two.
In the House, on motion Of Mr. Jones ofVa
the House resolved itself into committee of
the whole, Mr. Banks in the chair, on the sub
ject of the Sub-Treasury bill.
Mr. Cooper, of Pa. was entitled to the floor,
and his leading remarks being Of personal
character, or a reply TO personal remarks, &C.
casioned a scene of more than usual interest
Tuesday, June %.
The Bankrupt bill was taken up and discus
sei at great length, both by its opponents and
advocates, the question being chiefly on the
amendments submitted by Mr. Wright. Mr..
Preniss of Vermont, made a very strong
speech against the general features Of the bill
as having tendency 10 annul contracts and
be attended with more evil than good.
The Sub-Treasury bill will not pass until
its friends shall form quorum of the House;
but what with sickness. necessary absence,
and pairing of, the number Of availables is re-
duced TO lO6--whereas I22 are wanting
The actual number Of the friends Of the bill,
including the speaker, Mr.. Hunter, and exclu-
siye of .Messrs Casey, Wick and Fisher, Is
l25.
Thursday, June 25.
The bankrupt bill, after some iriiing change
in It's phraseology, has finally passed the Sen
ate by vote of 81 to 10.
House. -Sub-treasury, of course.