Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-09-21
Corr.,pond.ne. eth. Bal,ImOr. Sun.
WAsH1NoroN CRY, Sept. 6, lS4l.

In the Senate, after the disposal Of me-
MORALS and other matters Of a slmilar
characterize consideration Of the new tar
if bill was resumed.
The question pending was on the
motion to place salt among the free arti-
cles.
A debate arose, which continued for
some hours, during which the amendment
was entirely forgotten. 1t would be a
good thing il some one would invent an
apparatus for keeping our political rail-
road cars on the track.
In the House, the proceedings Of meet
ings in various parts Of the country,gving
Congress advice, were paesented and laid
on the table.
A report was made from the commit
tee appointed te examine into The abuses,
with regard to stationary, ect., asking that
the final report Of the committee be allow
ed to be postponed until the next sess-
ion. Ii was agreed to, with an amend.
ment directing The proper officer to keep
strict account Ofall the stationary used
by each member, whether in the House
or in the huge boxes he may take home
with him.
After the disposal Of several other mat
ters of no interest, the case of Mr.. Levy,
the Delegate from Florida, was called up
as the order of the day.
Last week the committee on Elections
had reported that Mr.. Levy, was not
entitled to his seat, he being an alien.
Mr.. Levy took the floor, and made
long speech, attempting to shew that by
the deed Of cession Of Florida, he was
naturalized citizen ofthe U. s. He con-
cluded by desiring postponement of
The case until December next, in Or
der 10 obtain more conclusive evil
dence.
Mr.. Holstead thought there was sufi-
cient evidence already to decide nPon the
case. He therefore opposed the post
ponement.
Mr.. Wise contended that Mr.. Levy had
been treated vely unfairly by the commit
Tee, and was Justly entitled to further time
to prod uce his evidence. Without CON-
ing to any conclusion, motion was made
to adjourn.
II is said that the express which caus
ed so much speculation on Saturday eve-
ming, was despatched by a merchant tai
lor Of this city, to convey The news that
a certain member of Congress had paid
his bill!
have received communication hav-
ing reference to the shape of dresses now
coming in fashion. 1t is rather delicate
subject for me to notice. and the nearest
point at which dare venture, is to say
that when ladies' follow the fashion of la
DIV Eve before she tasted OF the tree Of
knowledge, it is assuming rather too
much.
WASHINGTON City, Sept. 7, ls4l.
In the Senate last evening, the 'sali," J"
amendment was rejected, as were varl-
Gus other nendmenlO to the revenue bill.
An amendment was agreed to, placing a
duty on rail road iron,to commence in
I642. A "grease" amendment was Of
fered, and after some humorous speeches
rejected.
This morning, the bill from the House
requiring the Attorney Generalto exam
inc into the titles Of sites for armOries,was
taken up and passed.
The House bill, for the repair Of forts
on Staten Island, was taken up, read twice
and referred.
The revenue bill was again taken up.
and gave rise TO long debate. The ''salt"
amendment was tried again but with
out success; SO that article remains tax
ed. a
After the rejection Of other amend
ments, the bill was ordered to be engrOss.
ed without count.
The Honse bill making appropriation for
our diplomatic corps, was taken up, and
the item for charge d'affairs TO Naples,
struck out.
The revenue bill will undoubtedly be
finally passed defOre the Senate adjourns.
OF course the amendments will have TO
be considered blythe House.
RThe knowing ones, say we shall not
get the decisisn Of lhs President on the
bank bill before Thursday.
A lameniable accident occurred at the
navy ward this morning. Capt. Bright, the
sdperint tendant Of the srmsry, accidcn'
tally dropped bomb she'll. at which ne
was working, when II exploded and blew
him to pieces,
In the House, after some debate Ui
spirited character, the further consider