The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-01-06
DOings in Congress, last week.

from merchants of Newburypor, Mass prayip
a modification Of the colonial act Of 1880. Nj
D. showed that by the act referred to. the com
mercial and navigating interests of the couutr
had been much injured, and that so far from
there being any thing like reciprocity. In
trade Of the country was materially iniured -
| III appears that, in consequence of the ae
spoken Of while all of our ports are open I,
British vessels engaged in the trade, only fey
selected ports Of the British colonies are ope,
10 American vessels
| Mr. Benton said that when the Senate wa
last in session he had obtained leave to with
draw his bill taxing bank notes. He now CAV,
notice that he intended to offer il as an amend
inent to the first bill OF revenue that should
come from the other House. Mr.. B. moved
tha, the hill be printed.
Mr.. King Of Alabama objected to printing
the amendment on The ground that il was moi
IN order, when Mr.. Benton again Withdrew it.
Mr.. Benton moved that the Committee on
Foreign Relations inquire into the eapediency
OF granting an outfit to Com. Porter not pro.
vlded for when appointed Minister at Constan-
tinople' After which, the following bills were
Iengrossed: Authorizing the Secretary Of the
Treasury TO procure steam vessels for the reye-
nne service; bill making appropriations TO
complete the removal of the Red River Raft
and bill TO establish Board Of Commission.
ers TO examine claims against the U. States.
lloUsE,-The House resumed the consider
anon OF the motion Of Mr.. Reynolds OF Illinois,
to refer the memorial of the Legislature of tha,
State to the Committee on Public Lands with
Instructions to report bill granting prospective
freemptions 10 settlers on the Public Lands,
ana reducing the price accordin. to value.
MIR. w. Cost Johnson Of Nd. moved TO strike
'u' the proposition of Mr.. Reynolds, and in
ert as follows:
10 report a bill To have the proceeds of
he sales OF the public domain, divided among
he states IN an equitable ratio, to be used by |
he States for internal Improvements. education.
any other purpose, as may be deemed wise
me several States receiving said dis,rbu-
ons."
Mr.. Chnn OF La. moved that tho whole sub
'ci be Laid on the table. Refused Yeas SO,
laws Ill.
Mr.. Chinn then moved that it be made the f,
'der OF the day for Wednesday week, which I
rs agreed to. {
On motion of Mr.. +. Thomas of Md. the I
'usc went into Committee OF the whole on the
avy Pension bill. This bill approprates c
ol'oo0 lor the payment OF Navy Pensions. ;,
nIl a.,
ns'h on several important subjects connected "
l'h mo financial policy Of the present and a
Isl Administration; making no opposition y
'"e'ef 10 the passage OF the bill, but strenu :,
'sy urging the maintenance Of the oubI;c b
ith. u
A'ier some further debate, the COMMITTEE. c
Sc and reported The bill TO tho House. !"
va morton of Mr.. Shepard of n. c. an A. o
'""''eni TO the bill was adopted repeating o
e act of March 1887, entitled An act for the
ore equitable administration Of the Navy pen- :.
on fund" y
lie bill as amended was then read \ tb;,d q
ne aud passed OF
TUESDAY, Dee. 29lh, ls4o. !
IN 'he SENATE the death Of the Hon. Fell,
r"ndy, Senator from Tennessee, WAS asapnounc.
Oy his colleague, Mr.. Anderson, who deI;v- SC
eo an eloquent eulogy upon the deceased and
owed the usual resolutions, m comnI;,rc, .;,l, s
"eh the Senate Immediately adjourned. O. o.
In tue iioussa motion was made TO rccon,,d. N
Tue vote OF the previous day, by which the 81
ot 1882 in relation TO the NAVY po,.i, IN
nd ~asrepcaed. A debate ensued which was h. h.
errupted by the announcement of the dc,,b nr
Senator Grnndy. and as testimony or 70.
ct the House adjourned. sic
Wsdnesddy Dec. 3Oth ls4o. :"
In the SENATE Mr.. Cri,tenden. from III. no
mmiiee on the Judiciary, reported bill to ou
'bhsh uniform system of Baukruptcv Bl
oughout the United States He said tina, il OF o,
substantially the bill of the last session. bu, IN
fihed IN few OF its details. On his motion ~,
as made the order Of the day for THURSDAY. l}r
9Th inst MIR. Norvcll reported wifhou, a. ,n
'dment Mr.. Calhoun's bill to cede the pub- r.,
anJs To the new States in which they are
ated. Mr.. Benton gave notice of hi, iuten. th,
TO ask leave to bring in a bill for the repe,l
le iuiy on salt.
IT, Tdl'madge made a call by resolution on
Treasury Department for a list Of all draft. sp
N between the 2sth Of February, $40. and trr
last. and since that time. which have been An,
ssied Tor non.paymenf, and since presented "a
payment and remaining unpaid. showing cit,
'ames Of payers. payees. &c. ub,
J the bills directed to be cngtos,ed on Mon. he,
we're read third time and pss,ed-,ave lie
10 establish bearj Of Commissioners 10 ,on