The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-04-26

the United States and Great Brimln, viz: The Caro-
line. the Creole, tho Oregon Territory, the North
Eastern Boundary questions, and that with refer
ence to the right OF search tie United States
in the right and should maintain strictly their posi-
lion. He OK pressed his belief in the efficacy Of
Lord Ashburton's mission, and in his desire to pro
mote peace, declaring that by the application of
little good sense all difficulties foreign well
as domestic could be settled He rdlculed the idea
OF our want OF preparation for war, and the acili
~ with which the British might burn New-York,
declaring it was jus. as easy to burn London-tle
adverte1 to The steamships Mississippi and Mis-
souri, (wh cb destined for Washingtons Navy
Yard,are now on the Potomac in sight of the Capis
o)as far superior any other vessels Of the world,
and as just objects of American pride
Mr. Adams made powerful reply, amounting
we'll nigh an utter demolition of the arguments of
Mr. hgersoll in regard TO the Right of Search, and
the other matters of difference between The United
States and Great Britain, maintaining that the Uni
ted States could not safely go TO war on these issues
&c. &c. He yielded several times to Mr. !. for
explanation, and did not conclude his remarks, ms
tending reply to Mr. Wise to- morrow.
Friday, April, Is.
| The bill providing for an extension Of the laws
was taken up, and Mr. Linn concluded his remarks
in favor thereof.
] The Sc nate then proceeded TO the consideration
Of Executive business, and, after some time spent
therein, ad iourned over to Monday.
| In the House, the General Appropriation bill
was taken up at an early hour, and Mr. Adams con
cuded his remarks in reply to Messrs. q. j. lnger
soil and Wise Mr. j. CamboIl of s. c. spoke at
length in reply. Mr. Bolts of Va. next obaired
the floor and moved that the Committee rise, which
prevailed.
Saturday, April, l6
! In the House, Mr. L.. w. Andrews waived his
motion TO reconsider the vote by which the resou-
tion terminate debate in Committee at l2 o'clock
| TO day was adopted.
The Appropriation Bill was taken up in Com
mittee of the Whole, and MIR Bolts spoke TIL 12
in reply TO MIR Adams, on the subject of slavery,
the slave trade, the right OF search, &c, contend
ing that the South were equally opposed with the
| North TO the slave trade, and 10 the operation Of
the right OF search, that only a means Of sell
preservation looked TO the exation Of Texas 10
I the Union, the best means of quietng the apprc
| tensions Of the North, and putting an end 10 at
temps by the South To accomplish which would be
the abandonment by the abol onisis OF their inter
ference with the rights of their brethren Of the
South, &c.
The various amendments were then voted on in
! Committee, and The bill having been reported to
the House,
| Mr. Bolts moved an amendment providing for
letting out to the lowest bidder the contracts for
stationery, binding and printing ofthe Executive
which was demanded by the House.
! The amendment adopted.
Monday, April, IL,
Beth Houses met, when the death of Mr. Law
renee was announced, and after passing the usual
resolutions TO go into mourning and to attend tho
funeral opsequies 10 morrow, adjourned.
Tuesday April, 10.
| No business performed in either branch OF
Congress 10 day.
Az twelve o'clock both Houses met in the Repre-
senta,ivcs Hall, where were performed the funeral
services OF Hon. Joseph Lawrence, la,o Repre-
sentative OF Penns> lvania.
| The religious services conducted by Rev.
| Septimus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate, in the
reading of the 5lst Psalm, succeeded by prayer, d.
an appropriate and impressive discourse, which
listened TO with marked attention by the Mem
bers Of Congress, the President and Heads of De
partmeuts, the Commanding General Of the Army
and audience in the galleries, from Hebrews
XII, % and &c: "By faith Moses, when he was
como to years refused to be called the Of Pha-
raoh's daughter; choosing rather suffer affection
with The people of God than to enjoy the pleasure
| of sin for season."
| A procession was then formed, the corpse re
moved to the Congressional burying ground, and
there deposited in the receiving vault. Both Houses
then adjourned.