Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1841-08-26

I books around him, the Senator from Mo. was
bent upon consuming the day, and during
the session Ofthe day did take up more time
than perhaps all the other Senators beside
him. The first hour, between III and IL,
passed off very quietly in the consideration
Of the amendment of Mr.. Clay, of Ala, de-
signed to defeat the Bill.
A brief debate arose as to the special or
der, between Messrs. Clay, of Ky. and Ben
ton. Mr.. Benton was painting tor the Veto
debate, and could not brook the disposition
TO postpone it until tomorrow. The MAORI
ty, however, were strong enough to postpone
the Bill, and did so, (26 to 2l) in spite OF Mr..
Benton and nj. Calhoun, who gave signs OF
disappointment, though he uttered none De-
yond asking at what time tomorrow the
Message and Bill would be considered. MIR.
Mangum Of N. C. made the uneasy Senator
name tomorrow at IL. Tomorrow, there
fore, the debate will be heard, beginning
with Mr.. Clay of Ky. doubt not that it
will not only prove deeply interesting, bu:
as far as Mr.. Clay is concerned, cool, dignl-
ed, and dispassionate. The GOODNESS of the
Senator from Kentucky yesterday has been
the subject of general remark to-day. Mr..
Clay is known to be q man for emergencies,
and doubt not will act his part, difficult as
it is, with credit to himself and honor to the
country. The Land Bill continued before
the Senate until half past o'clock.
House, Aug. little report of proceedings
tell their own story to-day, and not very
pleasant tale it is to tell. The Bankrupt Bill
is not hopelessly lost, but SO nearly so, that
its chances of success are more doubtful, (be-
ing laid upon the table till next session by a
vote OF no to 97) The Locofocos have re-
sisted the measure almost en- masse, and
enough ofthe Wings have not voted or voted
with the enemies Of the Bill, to give it fear
the go-by not only for the session, but for all
time to come. A hard struggle, however,
will be made tomorrow to relieve the droop-
ing hopes of the thousands of unfortunate
men who must be disheartened by the vote
to-day. A motion to reconsider the vote to
lay upon the table will be attempted, and as
the majority was not large, do not despair
of success. Members from the South do not,
ii is said, appreciate the importance of the
measure, and in one or two Of the Southern
States it is regarded as an odious measure
by the constituents of the Representatives.
This is said to be particularly the case in re-
ference to Virginia, where the old bankrupt
law was made odiOus and disastrous. The
States of Kentucky and Tennessee are OPP
posed to the measure also, for the reason
that such n measure is not necessary there.
and has not been discussed. A questiOn like
this, however, appeals to the patriotism of
men, and though not necessary to one class
Of men and certain States in the Union,
it is necessary TO another class Of men and
other States. A plague upon that sort Of le-
gislators who in country so widely extend
ed us ours, regard only the mere locality of
a country or State, forgetting every thing
beside the immediate interest represented.
The mail contractors in the United States
will he glad to learn that bill has been re-
ported in favor Of paying the debts of the
Post Office Department, in the House of Re-
representatives.. The report of IA bill of this
character, and the Bankrupt Bill, were the
only measure before the House to. day.
~ Y. Express.