Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29


mr. Nneh, felt Il his duty TO reply 10 mt
Webster bot wished time to procure the ne
cessary documents. asked a postpone
men,
mr. Calhoun moved an adjournment, which
prevaIled-so mr. c. has the floor for a reply
TO mr. Webster
HOUSE.--mr Hands bill in relation TO the
Naturalization Laws, was referred TO the Com
miiice on the Judiciary. The mover made an
attemp, To refer the Bill TO the committee Of the
whole on the state Of the Union, but was foil
ed--a majority OF 2,-9s 10 96,-opposing the
motion.
mr. Duncan proposed an amendment to the
Constitution ia relation TO Electors for Presi-
dent and Vice President. The mover pro-
poses that there shall be one day fixed through
out he States for the choice OF Electors, and
one day also fixed for the choice Of members
OF the House OF Representatives.
mr. Adams introduced the following resolu-
,ion.-The House adjourned before it was
considered
Resolved, That the President OF The United
States oe requested To cause TO be communi.
Gated to this House, 80 fat as may be compat-
IDLE with the public interest, copies Of all doc
uments in the Department OF State showing
the origin of any political relations tetwcen the
United S,asos and the Empire Of China the
frs, appointment OF Consul to reside mt or
near Canton; whether such Consul, OF any
other subsequently appointed, has ever been
received or recognised in that capacity and
the present relations between the Government,
Of the United States and that of the celestial
empire.
Toursday, Dec. l7ih.
SENATE.-mr Davis Of Mass gave notice
Of an intention to bring in a bill TO increase
the pay of officers in the Revenue service.
mr. Preston gave notice of an intention TO
bring in bill for complainant embracing
matter Of complaint similar to that contained
| in the well know n complaint of Matthew Lyon.
mr. Mcrrick introduced bill from the Dis
trict Committee, to revive and continue Bank
ing powers in the District of Columbia. The
bill was read twice and placed on the docket
mr. Tappan was opposed to considering the
bill out of its proper course.
mr.. King OF Al. introduced bill relative to
Rail roads in Alabama and the corporate pow
ers Of the city Of Mobile.
The question Of reference on the financial
portion of the Presidents Message, was at
length reached, and mn Wright of n Y spoke
in reply to mr.. Websters remarks on the pre-
ceeding day. mr.. Webster briefly rejoined,
and the reference to the Committee on FL
nance was then greed to-
! The Senate held short Executive session,
and adjourned over to monday.
! HOUSE.-mr. Moore of Louisiana, q new
member, appeared at the Bar and was sworn in.
The resolution offered by mr.. Adams in re-
lation to China was adopted.
mr.. Tillinghast again presented the resolu-
ton offered by him on Thursday last, calling
| for information in relation TO the operation of
the Sub-Treasury Bill since it became q law,
which resolution lies on the table.
Petitions were called from the several States
beginning with the Territories and ending with
Maine.
mr. Hunt of New York offered joint reso-
luton proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition, combining the Presidential service to
one term or four year. Read and laid upon
| the table.
mr.. Randolph N. J. moved that the Wing
members elected to the last Congress, and
ousted from their seats by an order Of the
House, be allowed their mileage and per diem
! from the commencement Of last session TO the
18th of July. The yeas and nays were called
upon the resolution and it was carried lls 10
| 67.
mr.. Vanderpool of New York moved when
adopted that it be laid upon the tabls. Re
jected by yeas and nays 1877 to o..
mr. Wise OF Virginia declined to vote upon
the resolution before hearing the testimony
members elect.
mr. Bolts of Virginia wished TO know I'M
der what authority the Clerk ofthe House had
paid SllOO for witness employed by CT. Inger-
soil in the case of his contested claim with mr.
Naylor. The House refused to adopt the res
oluton and it lies over.
mr.. Adams asked for the use ofihe Hall. on
the eve of 4th January. The motion was
granted after a discussion pro and con, 50 to
81.
mr.. Bolts offered a resolution calling for
Information from the Secretary Of the Tre,su-
number used, &c The Administration men,
bcrs objected to the resolution.
mr.. Cooper Of Geo. asked leave to bring in
bill intended 10 abolish the office OF Chap
lain to Congfess-reiecied Ill TO 81.
A resolution referring TO the same subject
was offered and rejected with a feeling as
strong in opposition.
TITO cS"...- rir'ay or oatur
day, but adjourned from Thursday till Mon
day.
HOUSE.-The House was in confusion
at the time of tie meeting, produced by III:
falling Of the Chandelier. Tie session was
brief one in consequence.
Mr.. Evans, of Me. presented petition from
citizens Of Portland, in reference 10 the Colo
NAL trade, which was referred to the Com
miiiee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. Jones. from the committee OF Way:
and means, reported a bill making apPropria
lions for Revolutionary Pensioners for the yea
ls4l. The bill was read twice and referred
10 the Committee on the state of the Union.
The Committee Of WAYS and Means, on Mo