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The subject of discussion in the Senate the join
resolution providing for the adjournment of Congress:
on Monday the 18th day of May next; which resolution
onJnoton of Mr.. Williams, was again postponed fol
two wccks-yeas 90, nays Is.
Mr. BENTON rose to make the motion for which he
had rven notice on Friday last for leave to bring IN
bill 10 reduce the drawbacks allowed the expectation
of rum and refined sugars and the bounes and allow
ances TO fishing vessels, in proportion to the reduction
which had been made, and should be made, IN the du
ties upon imported sugars, molasses and salt, upon
which these bounties and allowances respectively
granted
Mr. BENTON made long and able speech on the
subiect-Ancra few remarks from Mr. DAVIS, con-
curing in many of Mr. B. positions, but declining 10
enter at present into discussion on the fishing boun-
ties, leave was granted to introduce the b and 1t was
read twice and referred to the Committee Finance.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The Journal having been read through
The CHAIR stated that he was informed that GER
tain members from New Jersey were waiting to be
sworn.
Mcssrs Philemon Dickerson, VIM. r. Cooper, Da-
mel b. Rya and Joseph Kile presented themselves in
the omen space before the Clerks table
Mr. JENIFER rose and said that, in connection with
the annunciaton of the Speaker he wished to offer the
following resolution:
Resored That the execution of the resolution Of this
House Of the 10th of March, directing the Speaker TO
qualify as members this House, Philemon Dickerson,
Peter d. Vroom, Daniel B. Ryal VIM. r.. Cooper, and
Joseph Kile, be postponed until the I'd Monday in
April next to afford the other FIVE claimants from the
State of New Jersey opportunity OF presenting their
evidence as directed to be taken by the Committee Of
Elections.
Mr. WELLER, of Ohio inquired whether the reso-
luton was in order,
The CHAIR replied in the negative.
Mr. JENIFER said that, if that was the decision OF
the Chair he should acquesce without any motion in
the
4 l. bar hath
not in order call for the credentials of these gentle
men,
The CHAIR understood to reply that their
names were included in resolution adopted by the
House and which declared them to be entitled TO their
seats
The individuals were then duly sworn, and took
their seats in the Hall.
CHINA AND THE UNITED STATES.
Mr.. CUSHING rose to make an enquiry OF the
Chairman Of the Committee of Foreign Affairs, (Alr.
Pckcns the substance of which may be gathered from
the following reply:
Mr. PICKENS, in reply, said that, in reference to
himself very far from being the fact that lie was
disposed to make common cause with England in her
designs on China for the very first moment the sub
ect was referred the committee and laid before em
that very point made by himself, and he objected
expressly to our appearing before the world as might
be inferred from expression in the memorial referred
TOT as acting in concert with the British Government
in regard to this matter. So far as the Executive was
concerned he had no authority for speaking but he
was induced to believe that such fact of intended
CONCERT with Great Britain, as the gentleman (Alr
c. directly referred to, existed. He (Mr. P.) had
no intention, directly or indirectly, TO aid in fore
ing on the Chinese the odous traffic in opium
He believed that if we conld prevail on China to
abandon her policy of nonntercourse with the world
If we could prevail her to enter into any arrange
mcnt that might have for its basis commercial relations
which would place equal footing with other
Powers, it would be all that necessary. Bnt of
this he had little hopes; for it was known that China,
from time mmemoria had been opposed to all treaties
Our only object (said Mr.. P is to place commerce
with China OH an equal footing with that of other
TONS and to that no advantage be taken of US
Surely England does not occupy position at present to
command any sympathy or cooperation from ne. He
would forbear to touch upon those points that are
now al issue bctnecn u.s. which may, in the progress OF
crcns, become of the deepest importance. 1t is not
our pocy TO appear to act under her and coopc
ration We will act upon separate and independ-
ent interests, and our views OF policy,
Mr.. CUSHING then said | thank the House for
its indulgence, and the chairman Of the Committee on
Foreign Affairs who has answered my question salts
factorly and trust the idea will no longer be enter.
tanned in England, if she choose to persevere in the
attempt to the Chinese by force Of To sub
nit to be poisoned with opium in whole provinces that
she is TO receive aid countcnance from the United
States in that nefarious enterprise.
The proposition of MIR, CASEY TO refer the memo
rial Of The National Road Convention, held at Terre
Hante, Indiana, to The Committee Of Ways and Means,
with instructions to report bill for the continuation OF
the Cumberland road in the States of Ohio, Indiana,
and Illinois, was rejected BY vote of 100 to 50. The
remainder of the day was occupied in the presentation
of petitions
Among Others Mr.. BARNARD presented petition
against the admission of Florida into the Union, until
slavery was abolished within her limits and moved Its
reference 10 the Committee on the Territories.
The SPEAKER decided that, under the resolution
adopted by the House, the petition could not be re-
ceivcd
Mr.. ADAMS appealed from the decision of the
Chair-But no decision was made on the appeal, be-
fore the House adjourned.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.