Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-01-31


States shall refuse their proportions OF the pro-
ceeds ol the public lands, such proportion shall
be distributed among the residue OF the asserting
States.
Mr.. Allen Of Ohio wished to take up his reso
luton calling on tue Secretary OF the Treasury for
n report on the Ways and Means of the Govern
ment. Mr., Clay, in view OF the necessity of pro-
viding for the pressing wants OF the Government,
moved that it lie on the table, MIR. Allen said thnt
this was intended merely TO delay. Mr.. G. called
to order, and some confusion ensued. MIR. Rives
moved substitute, calling on the Secretary off
the Treasury for report, stating in whit depart
ments of the Government rerenchments may be
made, and from whit sources tie additional Rev
enue needed may best be derived. The motion
to lay the whole subject on the table prevailed by
a strict party vote: yeas "a, nays 10.
The Treasury Note Bill now came up, md
Mr. Benton moved additional sections, taxing notes
and paper issues by corporations. (rhe amount
proposed was ten cents per nnuum on enclI piece
of paper in circulation.) his, MIR. b. urged,
would destroy all suIu no circulation.
On motion of Mr.. Clay, the yeas and nays
were ordered.
Mr.. Calhoun objected TO the proposition in toto.
II embraced the rndical error of the Protective
policy, Ii was taxing for other purposes than
Revenue, against which he earnestly protested.
Mr.. Walker sustained the proposition and sug
gested extension of the principle by taxing all
wares of gold and silver Mr.. Benton expressed
his willingness to accept this amendment He
defended the imposition of taxes with all inc iden-
tai view to Protection.
AIR. Bnyard OF Dell declared that lie had no
doubt it would be found indispensable TO exercise
the taxing power with view to the regulation OF
The currency, since to the State Banks The whole
power of currency Iiad practically been conced-
ed. We have now 90l banks, with note crcu.
lation of $S6,000000, aud other responsibilities
exceeding S4O000O00. Many of these Banks
were loosely and badly managed, good part of
them were in state of suspension. This state of
things he was anxious 10 remedy but he could
not vote for The proposition OF Mr.. b. deeming il
nut of order
Mr.. King of Ala, was utterly opposed to the
proposition, deelniug it violation of the Cons
tuition. He appealed TO Mr.. Benton to withdraw
it, which he did, pledging himself to renew il
whenever favorable opportunity presented.
Mr.. Wright presented another amendment, in
substance the same with the proviso Of the House
which the Senate Ind stricken out. lie avowed
himself favorable to Treasury Notes rather Than
Loan, and 10 additional taxes belure either.
His amendment was negatived by party vote
yeas IL, nays 26.
Mr.. Woodbury. proposed TO pledge the Reven-
tie from Public Lands for the redemption of the
Treasury Notes.
MIR. Clay resisted this with much spirit. The
Senator from New Hampshire was much averse
TO Treasury Notes now, though he had issued them
through the last four years that he was Secretary
of the Treasury. He is willing TO vote taxes but
how does he show il? While Secretary, he pro-
posed Taxes on Tea and Coffee, but as Senator
he voted against them
Alter seine more sparring between Messrs
Woodbury., Clay, Calhoun and Linn, the question
was taken, and Mr.. Woodburys amendment
jected by parry vote yeas 10, nays 26 The
bill was then ordered to he eugrossed for third
reading but Mr.. Calhoun desiring TO speak at
length OH it, asked an adjournment, which was
carried.
In the House several petitions were presented.
One by Mr. Calhoun, of Mass, praying the estnb-
lishment of Diplomatic and Commercial Rela
lions with iluyt, MIR. J. Campbell hud moved to
lay on the table. The motion to lay on the table
was rejected; yeas sc, nays 96. Yeas, 81 south
ern Wings, 3 abstractionists, Sc Loco Focos, in
Guiding Messrs Bo,one, EgGsd, C. A Floyd, Cor
don, Briggs, Yam Buren, and Ward, of this State:
nays, 70 Wings md Is Locosl So the petition
was mol laid the table, but referred to the COM
ntee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. Adams presented petition from cnored
citizens of Massachusetts, asking that our naiu-
ralization laws be so amended that colored emf
grants may become citizens and hold real estate.
Mr.. Wise raised The question, and moved that it
do lie on the table. Carried: yeas lis, nays 6S.
memorial from the AntislaveIy Society of
Eastern Pennsylvania against going 10 war with
England about the Creole business, was likewise
disposed Of Also from GeOrga, protesting
man Of the committee on Foreign Afiars-by 81
yeas TO 90 nays. Adjourned.
Saturday, Jan. %.
In the Senate, today, great number of petit
tons were presenled-some OF them remonstrat-
ing against, and others praying for, repeal OF
the Bankrupt Law.
Mr.. Walker called the attention of the Senate
to the necessity Of speedy action upon the bill
from the House TO repeal the act, US the day on
which il was 10 so into operation was fast ap-
preaching aud, for that purpose he suggested
that tile subject be taken up as early as Monday
next.
Mr. Sewer introduced resolution, which was
adopted, lns,ructing the committee on the Judici-
nry to inquire into the expectancy Of authorz-
ing such persons as were citizens of the United
States, but who found themselves included within
the limits of Texas since the running of the boun-
dairy line, 20 return TO this country with their
| slaves; which they cannot now do, in conse-
| quence of certain existing law.
| The Treasury Note bill was taken up for con-
sideratian, the question being on its passage.
| Mr.. Calhoun addressed the Senate for nearly
TWO hours, contending thar, with proper economy
and fetrenchment the expenditures o! the Gov
| eminent could he brought down 10, at least, the
amount Of the Treasury Notes authorized to be
issued by this bill aid pointing out the mode in
which such reduction could be effected.
MIR. Evans replied, and demonstrated that the
! five millions Of Treasury Notes. in addition to the
portion of the authorized loan not yet negotiated,
would not be sufficient to pay the liabilities of the
Government for the present year; part of which
was bequeathed by the last administration TO the
present.
The question was tuken on the passage Of the
bill, and it was decided in the Advantageous
81, nays 20.
In the House, Mr.. Everett from the select COM
mittee on apportonment, on leave reported bill
"for the apportionnent of Representatives among
the several States according to the 9th census, y
making tho ratio ono representative to every Co.
600 inhabitants ia every State. The bill was
twice read and ordered to he printed, aud referred
to the committee OF the Whole Oh the Union.
The remainder of the day was occupied on the
subject of abolition by Mr. Adams, who attempt
ed and succeeded in commencing all abolition
speech, which was interrupted by numerous
points of order, and calls of the yeas and nays.
| Thee hours and half having been consumed in
this attempt by Mr.. Adams to make his speech,