Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-03-21

in the Char,l the amendment OF Mr. Wise pend
ing, to strike out the proviso added OIL motion OF
Mr. Fillmore to the clause relative 10 the contins
gent expenses of the State Department, that sta
onnry, binding and job printing OF the Executive
Departments shall be furnished ny CONTRACT Dy the
lowest bidder.
Mr.. McKeon spoke a; some length on the sub
ieCt of Retrenchnent. Mr.. Samson Mason con-
cuded his speech on this subject earnestly APP
pealing to the Wing party to carry out their pro-
LESSONS Of reform by separating the Political Press
from the patronage of Government. lithls were
done, their promises would all be fulfilled. Mr..
Caruihers moved to strike out the contingent APP
preparation Tor the State Department. in this clause,
aud advocated the striking out all the appropria-
tons for contingencies in the bill, for the purpose
of receiving specific estimates from the Depart
lnents for those expenses. Mr.. Gmer advocated
this principle
And after debate of some length the Commit
tee rose and tho House adjourned
THURSDAY March 10.
In Senate, Mr.. Linn introduced bill to refund
to General Jackson the fine Of 81 900 imposed on
him by Judge Hall, of N. Orleans, in 1915, with
interest.
The hill to amend the Distribution Act, so as 10
allow settlers OH the public lands to change their
locations, was taken up, and Mr.. Smith of la. at
some length opposed the bill, and replied 10 Mr..
McRobertss remarks OF yesterday.
The bill was then, on motion of Mr.. Clay laid
on the table.
The resolutions Of MIR. Clay relative to the tar
III, relreuchment, &c. were opposed in speech OF
an hour and halt by Mr.. Woodbury., who re-
piled TO the arguments in their support by Mr..
Clay. lie opposed The protection OF one class OF
industry while others were neglected, and advo-
Gated (of course) retrenchment aud reform, under
which, If carried out, twenty per cent duty
would be ample aud probably more than sufficient
for the wants of Government
10 the House, the Appropriation bill was i'm
La, H. oT hntp
and Mr. Gentry made an eloquent and spirited
speech oil the subject Of reform in the contingent
expenses of Government-~Mr. WiSes amend
ment still pending. FRIDAY, March IL.
In Senate, Mr.. Wright presented memorial
from The sureties Of Samuel Swartwout asking to
be allowed TO compromise with tho Government.
Mr. Buchanan presented several memorials from
Western Pennsy lvana, asking efficient Protection
| 10 American Labor.
The Senate after passing few private bills 10
third reading, took up MIR. Clays resolutions
concerning retrenchment, the tariff, &c. OH which
Mr.. Simmons spoke at length in favor OF pro-
lection TO American industry, as the true and nee
essury policy of the government. When he had
concluded, the Senate went into Executive SEES
sion.
In the House, Mr.. Wise submitted the following
resolution, which was adopted without dissent:
Reso(ued That Select Committee be appoint
ed whose duty it shall be TO consider and report
upon the expectancy and proprety of separating
| the patronage of the Government from the pri-
vate and political press of the country, and upon
the hest and most efficient and economical mode
oil etfecting that object.
i Mr.. Fillmore now renewed motion to 60 into
Committee Of the Whole on the General Appro-
praton Bill, which prevailed; Yeas, 80; Nays
81.
The bill being now taken up, the section provi-
ing for contingent expenses in The Treasury De-
partnicnt stricken out; the Secretary's salary
passed ditto clerks and messengers in the De
i parlment (overruling a motion OF Mr.. Mckeon tt
cut The amount down from $40 900 TO $4,000 (;
also for the First and Second Comptrollers nnC
their Clerks but the next item being Of SlS
900 for the salary OF the first Auditor and hi!
clerks; MIR. Sanly, of N C.. moved that the sa Ia
~ of the Auditor be stricken out, on the grount
that he Jesse Nler) hae been guilty of gross an,
culpabe neglect of duty, whereby Samuel Swart
won't had been able 10 render himself so largely
detaulter.
The Committee without taking the ques-
ton. SATURDAY, March H.
Il The Senate did not Sit
\ In the House, Mr.. Green, CT Ky, submitted {
resolution directing the Committee of Ways anC
Means TO inquire into the expedency of increas
ing The duties on wines, silks, and other uxurie'
imported into the United States, and moved sus
penion of the rules, which was refused.
Mr.. Fillmore presented some amendments, from
! the Committee of Ways and Means, to the Loar
Bel.