Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-06-08

"im OF nomination for Office Unless persons every
way Trustworthy are employed In the public service. /
corruption and irregulauiy viii inevitably follow. |
shall with the greatest chectfunesS acqursce In the
decision Of tina, body. and regarding as wisely con.
s'iia'ed to aid the Executive Department IN the per.
torrance Of this delicate duty shall look its
seu and advice given only in furberance Of the
best Interests Of the country shall also the
hest proper OCCASION invite the attention of Congress
70 such measures as in my judgment, will be bes, cal
culaied to regulate and control the Executive Power
in reference to this vitality important, subject
shall also, at the proper season, invite your aiten-
lion to the sts,uaIy enacmens for the suppression of
the slave trade which may require be rendered more
effcient in their provisions, There is be
ievc that the traffic is the increase Whether such
Increase is TO be sscribed the abolition OF slave Ia
Dor ~ the British possessions in vicinity aen
dan dimnuiion in the supply of those articles which
enter into the general consumption Of the world there
by nugmoniing tho demand from other quarters, and
thus calling 70: additional labor 1t needless in
quire. The highest considerations of public honor
as well as the stronges, promp,ngs of humanity,
qulrc resort TO the vigorous efforts TO suppress
the trade.
In conclusion, beg to invite your particular
ton 10 the nteres, OF this district do doubt but
that in liberal spirit OF legislation you will seek adj
its commercial well its local interests.
Should Congress deem 10 he its duty 10 repeal the
existing Sub Treasury law the necessity OF providing
suitable place ofdeposi, for the public moneys which
may Oe required within the District, must be apparent
10 all.
have Eel, it due 10 the country present the FORE
going topics to your consideration and reflection
Others with which it might proper trouble
you at extraordinary session. will be laid before
you a, future day am happy in committing the
important affairs of the country into your hands. The
tendency of public sentiment, am pleased to believe,
Is towards the adoption in spirit OF union and harmony
Of such will fortify the public interests.
To cherish such tendency of public opinion is the
task of an elevated patriotism That differences Of
opinion the of accomplishing these desirable
objects, should exist is reasonably to be expected.
Nor all be made satisfied with any sysem of meas
ures but faer myself with the hope that the grea,
body ofthe people will readily unite in support of,hose
whose efforts spring from dsinteresed desire pro-
| mote their happness-to preserve the Federal and
State Governments within their respective orbits-to
cultivate peace with all the nations of the earth just
y and honorable grounds-to exact obedience to the
laws-o enrench liberty and property in full security
and, consulting the most rigid economy, to abolish
G all useless expenses. JOHN TYLER.
Washington, June l, lsil
:, The proceedings of Congress on Tuesday, o
considerable interest. In the Senate, Mr.. Allen o
Ohio, renewed the notable attempt made by Mr.. Johr
Mexican in the House of Representatives to style Mr.
Tyler Vice President acting, &c instead of Presi
dent OF the United States The motion defeated
, by the strong of 80 TO 8 Mr. Benton, Mr.. Sila
q Wright, and two others Of the most bitter loci
focos backing Mr. Allen. After the message read
- and the printing Of 5000 copies ordered, Mr.. Cid
= gave notice that he should tomorrow the APP
pon,ment of a select committee, whom should be
erred so much of the Presidents message related
to the currency Of the country and the selection of
fiscal agent Several Senators inquiring what sort O
fiscal agent he referred to. Mr.. Clay Immediately re
y sponded, / mean a United STATES Bank The Sen
, ate then ADJOURNED.
In the Senate Mr.. Benton submitted resolutions call
ing for information from the President to finances
disbursements deposites of public money, amount q
Treasury notes issued since 18th Of March, amoun, du
from dsbursing officers and from the late Bank OF tn
= L. S. the revenue and expenses for the last tire
= months, the allowances made from Florida claim
= since 4th March, &c &c. The resolutions will, Q
# course, be adopted.
:, Committees Of the Senate
The Senate proceeded to ballot for the Chairman @
the several Committees and the following genteme
were chosen for the mos, important Committees, viz
= Foreign Relations, Mr., Rves, OF Va
finance, Mr.. Clay, of Ky.
', Commerce. Mr. Huntington, of Conn.
n Manufactures, Mr.. Evans, of Me.
! Agriculture Mr. Linn, OF Mo.
- Military Affairs, Mr.. Preston, OF 5. {.
Militia, Mr.. Phelps, of VI.
Naral Affairs, Mr. Mangum' of \ C.
+. Public Lands, Mr. Smith, find.
- Pirate Land CLAIMS, Mr.. Bayard, Of Del.
Indian Afdirs, Mr.. Morehead, OF Ky.
n CLAIMS, Mr.. Graham, OF n {.
Revolutionary Claims Mr.. Dixon, of r. |.
"a JUDICIARY Mr. Berrlen, OF Ga.
- Post Office & Post Roads, Mr.. Henderson, of MI
Pensions, Mr.. Bates, Of Mass.
= District Of Columbia, Mr.. Merrck, OF Md
- Patents, Mr. Prenuss.
Ii was ordered, for convenience that the remalnlr
. members of the Committees be appointed by the Char
!, The House was in session but few minutes to-dal
" Nj Cooper Of Pa. announced the death OF Mr. Ogl
" member Of the las, and present Congress, and Il
House adjourned out Of respec, to his memory.
" Very hule will be done tomorrow IN the Hous
except TO choose some officers, and they viii then
!, lourn ull Monday. The House Committees VIII n
be announced till Monday.
- The Joint Resolution from the House for the a
- pointment Of Select Joint Committee TO consider al
" ,srort bv what token OF respect and affection II U