Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-07-09

II "a
floor 10 reply. - have not done," con-
linued Mr.. Pickens,-"I move the
previous question" "That is South
Carolina chivalry," exclaimed Mr.. Stan
ley-or something to that effect MIR.
Pickens retorted, but in words which
were drowned in the general coniu-
sion. The Speaker exerted himself tol
keep order
AT length the amendments to the bill
were rejected, and the House adjourned
about eight o'clock.
/ In SENATE, on Wednesday, July lst,
message was received from the Pres
ident in reply to a resolution Of the llth
March last, calling for information as
to any military or naval preparations be-
/ ing made by the British within the limits
of the American lines. The substance
of the information is, that there has
been no act Of the British Government
to countenance the rumors in relation to
marching troops and erecting fortfica.
ions on recognized American limits
/ Mr.. Adams's Bill for the better collcc-
ton Of the revenue was taken up and
debated without any question. Mr.
| Lumpkin's resolution, for adjournment
on the 18th, was informally passed over
understanding that the House had fixed
on the 2Ikt
\ The House, was engaged upon the
bill to extend the charters of the Banks
Of the District Of Columbia. AS those
charters expire on the Sd Of this month,
there was no time to lose. An amend
ment, forbdding the issue Of smaller
notes than 81 was adopted; and, while
other amendments were pending, the
House adjourned. 4 resolution, agree
ing upon Tuesday the 2Ist of July as
the day of adjournment, was passed.
Il In SENATE, on Thursday, July Cd,
the Vice President announced his IN
tention Of being absent for the remain
der of the session.
\ The resolution from the House of
Representatives, appointing the 2ls st inst
for bringing the session to close, was
concurred in. I he bill 10 prevent frauds
on the revenue was further debated, and
before the question was taken the Sen
alto went into Executive session nnd
afterwards adjourned.
Il In the House, the District Bank bill
was again taken up and debated through
the morning and evening sessions, with
out coming TO u conclusion.
/ In SENATE, OH Friday, July Sd, the
Hon. w. II. King was elected president
pro. tenn.
/ MIR. Ruggles called up his resolution,
calling for copy Of the report made
by tho British commissioners on the
| n orih Eastern boundary.
Il MIR. Buchanan, asked, as an act of
courtesy, that the Senator from Maine
would let the resolution lie over till Mon
day. lie proceeded to remark that this
was subject Of greut delicacy that
but one copy Of tho report and map had
been sent to this country, and that in q
confidential manner, and as mere act
of courtesy, as the report had not been
acted upon by the British Government;
and 10 his certain knowledge important
| information had been often withheld from
this Government, from the apprehension
that it would be made public. Under
these circumstances, althoue h the report
was no secret, Mr.. B. thought it not
proper to publish it. But for the present
he wished merely that tho resolution
should lie over till Monday.
/ After some remarks from Mr.. Ruggles
/ the request was assentcd to.
/ The resolution to appoint a select
committee on the expediency of choos-
ing four official reporters was agreed to,
Il The House bill to extend the charter
of the District banks was taken up--.the
Scnate's bill having been rejected in
the house-apropos to which poirt of
order came up and discussed nearly the
whole day. Finally, the charters of the
banks expiring at midnight, resolution
was adopted, extending the charters TO
the 9TH of July, 1914, merely for the
purpose Of winding up.
/ In the House, after a long and some
what desulory debate, the bill extending
the charters of the District banks was
passed and sent to the Senate, where it
was disposed Of as above stated
l AT the afternoon session the Senate's
re solution concerning the District banks
was taken up and passed.
Il The Senate ad djourncd over TO Mon
day. The House met on Saturday, but
very soon adjourned, without transacting
any business.
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