Litchfield enquirer., 1841-09-16


sparring among The Senators. There was,
however, a general anxiety TO bring the dis
cussion 10 a close, and the prominent men
who took part in the debate did not allow
MANY topics to be introduced. The conse-
ouence is the conclusion of the whole mat
ter, and the placing of the bill in position
beyond amendment and delay, where il has
received too much of both. Of a score Of
amendments adopted today two only are of
much importance. The first postpones the
operation of the act to the SOth September.
The Both is named because it is the COM
mencement of the fiscal and commercial
year. Efforts were made to name the first
of October, and thirty days from the passage
Of the act, but both motions were lost by
large maiorities. The most important a.
mendmenl related to time also, and operates
as an exemption from the conditions OF the
act in references to all vessels which left any
port beyond the Cape Of Good Hope and
Cape Horn prior to the LIST of August of the
present year. The important amendments
relating to railroad iron, tea and coffee, jew
elry, &C., are as they were agreed upon in
Committee of the Whole. The only amend
ment receded from was in relation to chic
ride of lime. The conclusion arrived at
after mature deliberation, was that the do
nestle manufacture was equal TO the home
article should pay 20 per cent. The amend
ments in favor of lower duties on foreign
jewelry did not prevail, and a duty Of 20 per
cent. is imposed here also.
In SENATE, Sept. THE Diplomatic APP
preparation Bill has passed the Senate to-
day, with the Ways and Means for full
mission to the Courts of Spain and Brazil
but striking out the appropriation for the
Charge at Naples, Notwithstanding nomina-
ton for the Office, and the representation of
probable commercial treaty with the Co.
vernment. The argument of etiquette out
weighed all this and for the reason that the
Neapolitan Government has not thought pro-
per to send minister here, none is to be sent
there. A saving of expense, however, might
have been the reason with some of the Sena-
tors, and Mr.. Clay, in his opposition, added
TO the argument Of economy, the fact that no
commercial treaty had ever been made with
this power, though one had been attempted
for nine years past. An effort was made to
reduce the Agents abroad to the grade of
| Charge, both at Brazil and Madrid. The
importance of the positions was good rea-
son for successfully resisting the motion. A
| young Emperor is upon the throne of Brazil,
who has manifested interest enough in our
| affairs, to request minister of full grade.
William Hunter, the present Charge at Rio,
1 i
tiary.
The Revenue Bill has passed through its
fiery ordeal, and escaped, though not un-
scathed. Some of the amendments named
in Committee Of the Whole were renewed in
the Senate,-among them, salt, which the
majority, q second time, refused to place
among the free articles. Mr.. Benton rode
his bank hobby far enough to propose tax
on bank notes, and was fortunate enough to
find nine or eleven Senators as silly as HIM
SELF who voted in its favor. Then came a
humbuggng speech from the same quarter
in regard to coarse blankets, and this amend
ment was voted down. Tallow was propos-
ed to be placed among the free articles also,
but Directing to grease last night, it was
deemed hardly fair to admit tallow to-day.
| Mr. Calhoun sr,o,,n4aI L:---~.'Pu OusIto0 tIUU.
ny again, but was content to take shorter
journey than he took before. The proper
construction of the Compromise Act, he con.
tended, was to interpret the law according to
its letter. He believed according to the let
ter that all articles should pay an ad rGloream
duty of 30 per cent, or that no articles
should be admitted free of duty. Having
been foled in this effort today, he proposed
an amendment by which the Courts should
have voice in the matter, but after hearing
all the Senator had to say, his amendment
was voted down. There is but little bust.
ness left in the Senate now except such as is
of an Executive character.
In THE HOUSE, Sept. THE House of Re-
representatives. have killed time to some pur.
pose today. having dealt in variety of
| matters. The delegate from Florida has a
breathing spell,-the majority having allow.
ed him until the first Monday in December
next 10 prove uersus the people of Florida
that he is no alien, and that he is entitled 10
his seat.
Next to this, an Appropriation Bill has
been reported, passed. and sent TO the Senate
tor concurrence, for the repair of the fortifi.
cations on Staten Island. The sum proposed
is $33,OOO. Thirdly, the House have adopt.
ed resolution calling upon the Secretary
OF the Treasury to state the why and where
fore, the cause and authority, for placing
furniture in the New York Custom House.
Finally, the Committee on Foreign Relations
have reported u Resolution requesting the
President of the United States to open nego-
tIations with the British Government, for the
purpose of releasing the American prisoners
at Van Dieman's Land, and other of the
British Provinces. Mr.. Ferris, Of New York.
made sophomore speech upon this Resolu
ton, all about Sparta, Leonidas France and
the Revolution,-Poland and the Revolution.
and suDdry other matters, which made up
what MIR. Adams sarcasiically enough called
an sublime oration." 80.
The Ex-Presideni, the old man eloquent,
replied to Mr.. F. with his usual display of
extraordinary ability. He spoke of the "Pa.
trlot war" of 81, and did not display much
regard for those who took part in the insur
rectiOn. In the present position of the Me-