Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-09-20
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence ofthe NJ Y. Tribune.
" aShington, Monday, Sept. 6

" dShington, Monday, Sept 6.
In the Senate, to day, Mr. Benton moved TO lay
,eiore the President the late report of the Secre-
ary Of the Treasury, showing the amount ofPuh-
lie Lands prepared for sale, and not brought into
market.
Mr.. Smith. of la. warmly opposed the motion,
as disrespectful TO the President; and after some
conversation, on the notion it was laid OH the Ia
bic.
The Revenue Bill was then taken up, and with
reference to amendments, occupied the Senate
during tie day. The final question is expected
TO morrow.
The amendment of Mr.. Benton to exempt sail
from duty was. after considerable debate, rejected
-Yaes 81, Nays %. The amendment OF Mr..
Walker TO exempt gunny bags was rejected. The
amendment of Mr.. Buchanan to repeal the LAZY eX-
empting railroad iron from duty aud subjectng it
TO q duty of 20 per cent. being modified al the slg-
geslion Of Mr. Berren that it shall not Toxic effect
ill the third of March 1913 with regard 10 iron,
which is necessary in the construction OF railroads
already commenced, was adopted. Eloves were
sub ected to duty, on motion OF Mr.. Evans. On
motion Of Mr. Clay, proyiso was appended TO
the second section that no duty shall be levied IN
der its provisions exceeding 20 per cent. ad yalo
rem.
In the House, Mr.. Summers, from the commit
on retrenchment in The expenditure ofthe house
reported resolution authorizing that Committee
to report next session. Mr.. Waterson moved an
amendment that the Postmaster of the House
keep an account of the stationary used by each
member.
The report of the Committee of Elections, that
David Levy, Esq. sitting delegate from Florida, is
not Il citizen of the United States, was taken up.
Mr.. Levy argued his cause with ability, and ur-
ged apostponement OF it till next session 10 enable
him to collect further proof ofhis citizenship.
The House adjourned without decision of the
Tuesday, Sept. Z.
The bill making appropriations for the salaries
and outfits o! diplomatic agents, was discussed at
some length; when on motion of Mr.. Mangum,
sustained by Mr.. Clay, the mission to Naples was
stricken out
The revenue bill was passed this day, after a
desperate struggle. The vote was literally over
whemng, being 80 yeas TO nays Thus, after
so long and so desperate contest, another of the
great leading measures OF this administration is
likely 10 become the law of the land
Several changes have been made in the bill
sirNe il came from the House, viz coffee and tea
are exempted from duty, and j, is not Mir. Benton,
fault thai salt is not likewise duty free. Salt is
great hobby with Mr.. Benton. Bleaching powder
is subject to a duty of 20 per cent, while by the
other changes in the bill, smats, prunella, palm
oil, mohar, marrow and other soap stufis are made
free OF duty.
Mr. Allen endeavored to have salt exempted
from duty, but the proposition failed. The bill is
to take effect from and aiier Both of Seplembe.
inst. with extended time 10 vessels beyond the
Cape of Good Hope.
MIR. Benton made two violent ofTorts-one tc
have coursel blankets free Of duty, and the ohe!
10 TAX the issues Of corporations at given rate
both amendments sgnally failed.
If the compromise act is to be preserved in ii
purity we must have the tax on tea and coffee es
tablished.
House. Mr.. Ows!ey offered resolution to
mend the constitution, by restricting the Presden
tal Office to one term, and requiring only ma
iority Of both houses Of Congress, of all the mem
beers elected, to pass upon bill, which may bC
vetoed by the President, 10 make the same law
Laid on the table,
Mr.. Russell presented the proceedings of
large public meeting of the Wings Of his district
Congress, and dcnouncing the kingy power OF III,
Veto Laid on the table.
CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
Mr. Taiiaierro presented resolution postponin,
Ne farther consideration of the contested election
OF Linn Banks and William Smith, and authors
ing the clerk to pay the confession, Mr.. Smith, tn
per diem and mileage allowed to sitting members
Aiter some discussion between Messrs. Taa
ferro, Holmes, Banks, and Fillmore, who said tn
RUE ID s"ch cases was to give pny 10 the contesto
when he was successful, and to nav The sit,in
member iorthe time he occupied his sent bavin
obained the certificate of election, the motion wa
laid on the table,
The question then came up on postponing III
resolution OF the committee in the case of Davi
Levy to the first Monday in December next.
After some remarks 10y Messrs. Summers an
Pope the question was taken by yeas and nays, an
decided us follows; yeas 1913, nays A.. So Il
Subject is postponed