The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-02-09
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Monday, Jan. rs.

the proceedings of the Legislature OF South Caro'i
ma in re lation to the election Of President OF me
Unite States the Constitution, the Tarifl, &C. &C.
A fter the presentation ofnumerous memorials o.
petitions, The debate on the Presumption bill was re
sumed-Mr. Alien Of Ohio having the floor, which
he held through the day, speaking in opposition to
the Distribution of tho proceeds of the Public
Lands and the taxation OF articles of luxury
House.. Mr. Duncan Of Ohio made long speech
on politics in general, and more particularly about
General Harrison s opinions, and wantof opinions,
and other matters connected with the late elections
Soon after Mr. Duncan had concluded the House
adj.
Tuesday, Jan 26.
SENATE. Mr. Merrick presentodthe memorial Of
the Tobacco Planters of Mary land, asking the aid
of Gov ernment to relieve their staple from the bur
dens under which it abors, by .retaliaory duties.
A fieI some remarks had been made by MrCalhoun
in opposition to the prayer of the peioners,it was
referred TO the Committee on Foreign relations.
Tie Presumption bill again coming up, Mr. Man
gum Of n. Carolina, took the floor, and after max
ing constitutional argument in favor of distribu-
lion, proceeded to answer the remarks Of MIR Allen
ofthe preceding day.
Mr. MaDgum having concluded, MIR Benton
spoke much at length, principally on the result of
the late Presidential election, and was replied TO
by Mr. TaIlmadge
HOUSE. Mr. Duncan of Ohio, concluded his
speech on The Treasury Note bill and follow
ed by Mr. Garrett Davis of Ky, who spoke at
length in Reproduction of the financial policy of the
Administration.
Wednesday Jan. 81.
SENATE. Tobacco trade. The Memorial sign.
ed by the citizens of Prince George's county, Md
presented yesterday, again called up and eli
cited long discussion. s.a
Mr. Merricl replied to day to the remarks made
by MIR Calhoun in opposition to the memorial.
Mr. Merrlck clearly pointed out the injustice
done TO The United States by the commercial regu-
latons Of England and France-You are now re.
ceivlng $I7 900 900 in silks from France. free
from duty-you allow Tobacco trade be bur-
dened at the rate of 100 per cent--you allow Of ii
discriminating duty of per cent. to the dsadyan-
tage of our cotton growers, and discriminating
duty of ten per cent. in favor of her silks
EMPrIoN BILE.
MIR Lumpkn Of Georgia, spoke briefly and main
y to the question before the Senate, contentng
himself with having his opinions better expressed
by others.
Mr. Wright consented to make beginning ofhis
speech, and went on in opposition to the plan oil
bly,, as he usually does, upon all the principles con
necied with the land System, but advanced 10th
ing new in the way ofiact argument.
HoUsE. Mr. Crabbe of AL. laid upon the table
the resolutions adopted by the Legislature of Al
gainst Protective Tariff.
TREASURY NOTES.
Mr. Davis ofKy., having closed his remarks yes
,erday eve.
Mr. Wise of Va. who made warm and ardent
speech upon some of the various questions aaitat.
ing The country. Mr. w. also spoke in reference
TO matters personal to himself
Some one had sent out The SANDER from WASH
ington, that he would abandon the new Admins.
Tation-that he had abandoned it-indeed. Whe,h
er it was uttered by friend foe, Mr. w Fpronouuc
ed IT an infamous SANDER. or General Harrison
he took occasion to say he would not be ruled by a
party.
The Government for years past had been ruled
by party, and was there fore misruled MIR Wise
spoke with full kno Wedge of the subject of the
condition of the Treasury, and his opposition to
the issue of Treasury Notes
WIDOWS iPENsloNs.
Mr. Eastman gave notice of motion for leave to
introduce bin xtend to i've years tho act gran,
ing half pay and pensions to certain widows. pass
ed July z, 1888.
Thursday Jan. %.
SENATE. The galleries and Hobbies were
ti'ronged !this morning-Mr Clay intending to
speak after Mr. Wright closed his remarks
Mr. Smith of Indiana, introduced the joint reso
buttons of the Legislature of Indiana, nstructine
their Senators to vote for tho repeal of the Sub
Treasury Bill.
PRE- EmPTIoN BILL.
mr. Wright alter the>special order OF the day wal