The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-04-05
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WAsuIxoroN, March 23 1910

by The United States in that State, was, after some
conversation, engrossed for third reading.
Numbers OF petitions were presented
The resolutions of Mr. Clay relative to the tariff,
retrenchment, &C., were taken up, and Mr.. Clay
spoke upwards of three hours, in conclusion, as il
is understood of the general discussion in reply to
The various arguments in opposition and in further
advocacy of the resolutions. His speech, like that
with which he opened the debate was dispasslon
ate and searching investigation of the financial af-
fairs of The country, Of the mismanagement and
prohigacy of the administration of Government,
the disastrous effects of which now heavily
felt, aud proper means for disembarrassing the
country from the load of debt now resting it, Of
raising an adequate revenue, and restoring general
prosperity. He did not propose to violate the
Compromise Act, in which the principle of protec.
ton engrafed and which expressly after the 80
june 1s42 provides for raising such revenues from
duties as is necessary for economical adminIsr
ton ofGovernment, with no reference TO the pro-
ceeds of the public lands He re ferred to the vari-
Gus points OF difference between the United States
and Gresl Britain, expressing his opinion that out
Of none Of them would war arise, but that-as de
manded by The interests of both countries they
would be amcably adjusted. There was far grea,
gland. II regarded The attacks on the distinguish
ed individual who was coming TO our land from
England, bearing the olive branch of peace--and
with W hom he personally acquainted, Jas totally
unjustiiable. So far from his having any connec lion
with the Bank of England, as had been rumored
| he had had no connection with it for twenty years
glance even is not here taken at many of the
topics adverted TO in his remarks, which were
aard 4, iyid ,b nd g.;
Ience by an immense assemblage. AT the conc,u
sion of his remarks the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE. The two amendments, to the Journal,
consuming over two hours having been completed
the Speaker laid before the House letter from
Hon. Mr.. Giddings, resigning his seat.
On motion of Mr. Adams, the Speaker was re
quested to inform the Executive of Ohio thereof
The Honse resolved rtsefint Committee OF
Grafton Of the Loan Bill.
Mr. Wise moved TO strike out the amendment.
from the Committee of Ways and Means, pledging
the revenue from duties to the redemption of the
stocks, and to insert provision for the repeal of
the Distribution Act, pledging the money arising
from the sale of the public lands to this purpose
MIR StanIy raised the point that this amendment
out of order. st
The Chairman decided it in order.
a Thursday, March, "a.
In Senate, Mr. Smith of la, reported from the
Committee on Public Lands bill granting lands
the several States for the education Of the deaf
dumb, and blind, and for the relief Of insane per
sons. ~. t.. s.tt rt L..
hr Maneum introduced bill TO establish Nav al
Schools and for other purposes.
Bills passed removing certain restrictions
from settlers on the public lands, and amending
the several acts establishing DISTINCT CONT of The
U. s. at Jackson, West Tennessee. pR.
Mr. Preston adverting to the disastrous condition
of The finances Of the country, and to their duty,
without stopping to crimlnate recriminate, by
udicious restorative measures, TO afford relief to
the country, offered resolution, which was read
over, declaring that the condition OF the finances
and credit ofhe country requires prompt and deci
sve measures the part OF Congress; and to thu,
end, a loan should be raised at such terms as will
procure success. a,fa at s..l..
Mr. Clay IS resolutions taken up, and the
last of the series, calling on the Heads of the De
partments to report what offices can be abolished
and what rctrenchment be made in their re-
imoasly adopted.
n In tho House, reports made and disposed
of, when the Loan bill was again taken up in Com
mittee Of the Whole. Mr. Wise having offered an
amendment to repeal The Distribution Act and the
Chairman having decided the amendment in order,
MIR Fillmore had appealed from this decision.
The appeal now pending was debated at some
length, by Messrs. Wise, Colquitt, Holmes, and
M. a. Cooper in favor of, and by Messrs. Caru-
Tiers and VIM. c. Johnson In opposition to the de
cision.
The decision aoas then re0ersed: Ayes III; Noes
94--and thus the Committee refused to entertain
the subject of the Repeal Of the Distribution Act.
Mr. Wise then offered another amendment pro
viding that The Secretary of the Treasury when
ever The stock is below par, shall Immediately pur
chase and redeem the same Mr. w. advocated
this at SOME length
tN. Friday, March, 25.
The Senate was not in session TO day,
In the House, after reading the Journal Mr. Cal
vary Morris asked suspension of the rules to ena
BILE him 10 offer two resolutions, declaring substan
TALLY 1st. that every American citizen has right