New-York daily tribune., 1842-12-08
DoIngs In Cousress.
Correspondence OF The Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Dec 6, lSl

lhe second day OF the session OF Congress aiSo
fails to bring with it quorum OF the Sena'e, ard
consequently the reception of the Presidents
| Message and the transaction of business io both
Houses is delayed.
In the House Of Representatives however, Mr.
Adams is again agtatng the reception of petitions
on the subject of slavery, and with the present
tendance of members, many Of the Southern and
Western members not yet having arrived, COM
| mands majority Of votes in support of his views.
The SENATE was called to order at y clock,
and but twenty-six members Zone less than a quo
rum) appearing in their seats, an immediate ad-
journment took place.
In the House, Mr.. WM. Cesr JOHNSON gave
notice that tomorrow, at the earliest opportu-
nity he should ask leave to introduce bill embo-
dying his proet for the relief of the States and
Territories by the issue and distribution among
them of Government Stock based on the proceeds
OF the Public Lands.
Mr.. HA1srED gave notice Of the Introduction of
bill similar to that passed at the close of the last
session and not returned by the President to regu-
late the taking testimony in cases of contested
elections and for other purposes.
Mr.. WIN. C. JOHNSON moved the appointment
of Select Committee on the subject of National
Foundry Carried.
Mr.. ADAMS, in accordance with his notice of yes
terday, offered his resolution rcscind the Twenty
first Rule, which prohibits the reception of petl-
tions on the subject of Slavery. He said that, by
the Constitution of the House the first business OF
the session was receive the petitions OF the Peo-
pie and his object to abolish rule by which
large share of petitions from one portion OF the
Union was excluded, while all from another Por-
ton were received. He had no wish to debate
the subject, but was willing that the question be
Immediately taken by Yeas and Nays.
Mr.. WISE raised the point that the resolution
could not be received in order if objected to, ex
ceps by a vote of two-thirds. After some remarks
by Messrs WISE, P1cKENs and others,
The SPEAKER overruled the point of order
Mr.. WELLER moved to lay the resolution on the
table rejected, Yeas IS, Nays 93.
The question recurring on the adoption OF the
resolution Mr.. EVERETT moved the previous ques-
,;on: which was seconded Ayes "a, Nays "a.
Mr.. WISE attempted unsuccessfully to postpone
the subject. The Yeas and Nays were taken on
now ordering the main question, and were-seas
Cd; Nays 90. So the question wes not ordered
and under the rules the subject goes over TILL to-
morrow.
AR. john THOMPSON Mason of Md. announced
,bs death of his colleague, Hon. JAMES w. WILL
11.Ms and in beautiful manner recounted the vlr-
rnes of the deceased and gave utterance to the
feelings the melancholy occurrence was adapted to
inspire.
On his notion resolutions of respect to the
memory of the deceased were adopted, and the
House adjourned. ARGUS
> lg Rev. ]. N. MAFrlT, recently Chaplain 10
the House of Representatives and renowned ior
his eeouence. is said in recent lecture TO have
called the rocky coastof New England the "Sound-
ing board of the ocean" This is very much iikc
hi, usual subimities He belongs decidedly TO
that class who according tn Benjamin
"Heaven's thunder ken TO dreadful drum tlIa ,,ho
Invoke the stars bright wheeling round our eooe'
AS ,winkling Jew els purple rope
Aud call fair Cynthia when she Sall, Ia iSu,,
Thou breast pin on the bosom OF the night
NP Consul DELAvAN has arrived at HalliaX.
His first official act, so far we have seen, was
TO give MAD. Seieste @eJe""e Z" :" o'''' "
hope he knew what that meant); and his second
was to make Temperance Speech, which the
journals state made decided impression.
The GOVERNOR GENERALS Policy APPROVED.
We have ascertained, from good authority, that
his Excellency the Governor-General has received,
by the Acadia, dispatches highly approving OF ms
policy as regards his recent Ministerial changes,
and sustaining him to the fullest extent.
Kingston q. c. Gazette.
A PROCLAMATION.
By WILLIAM II. SEWARD Gosern0r Of tee State OF Ne'r
York
THURSDAY The eighth day OF Decen,bernext hereby ap
pointed TO be observed ny the People OF this STATE as :
say of PurLIC THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE TO ALMlGh TX
cop for tue manifold blessings OF the year. We have
,ied the earth in safety and gathered pSncl barveSts
relieved labor by Inventions OF art and new applications OF
sciences brought 10 successful termination works OF ph5s