The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-16


Proceedings In the scnate-The Creole Case
10 the Senate this morning Mr. CLAY presented pc.
Ion from citizens Of the western part of Pennsylva
MA stating that as there s probability that Con-
gfess VIII accomplish any ofthe object for which they
were convened. and as the proceedings in one
branch OF Congress have been disreputable to the
nation, scandal TO the cause of free institutions
ana gnsvous stain upon public morals, Congress
be advised 10 adjourn forthwith; also, from Orleans
county, New York, in which the petitioners com.
plain Of thepersona rencontres violent and dsr,sc.
ul scenes which have occurred in the National =.
glslalure for several years past, and pray that q
thorough reform may be made in Congress, and. to
that end and suppose, they recommend an abolition
the milesge-the reduction of their per diem to
hve dollars, the abolition of the frankiug privilege
except during the session Of Congress and the allow
ance of stationary only for that length Of time the
establishment Of the one hour rule, the passage Of
law fixing the fourth day Of March in each year az
the day for the adjournment of Congress, and the
expulsion Of all members who may indulge in per
sonaiies in debate.
Mr.. CLAY also presented petition from Mrs.
Margaret BennerhaRett, the widow of the man
whose name has become famous for his supposed
connexion with Aaron Burr, in his enterprise in 1906
Mr. Clay said that this lady. whom he saw with her
husband in 1906. as they passed through Lexington
Kentucky, was, at that time, the most beautiful and
accomplished OF her She was an Irish lady and
beside her personal merits, had the advantage OF
being related to the Emmetts Of Ireland. Her hus-
band was man of great learning and emnence aad,
from his natural disposition, wholly unfit for any
such transactions with which he was charged
before the world, In connection with Colonel Burr.
In consequence of the charges preferred against Mr.
Benneihasseit, he and his family were broken up
and driven from their homes and their leland, which
had been beanh6ed and adorned BY them, he (Mr.
Cay) saw, Tor the first time, in the sprng of 1907
which then exhibited come remains of beauty, orna-
mental grounds and gravell,d walks, shrubbery, and
flowers; and the house, and every thing around il
betokened taste and elegance but, at the same time,
bore testimony Of dilapidalon. 1t appeared, &C
cording 10 the petition, (and no doubt from what
he had heard and seen it stated the facts)
that in consequence OF the charge of con.
nection of Blennerhassett With Burr, military
force from soto 100 men took possession Of the ISL
and; and il was proved by the testimony OF Morgan
Neville and William Robinson, who were young
men OF good character, and whom Col. Burr induced
TO engage In his enterprise that the soldiery seized
all the stores which had been laid up for the family
and also injured the island to a very great extent
This lady, the peioner, was in extreme indulgence,
and had come from Ireland lately and was now re-
siding in the city Of New York, where ahe was sup
ported by the charity of her countrymen. She had
son, buthe was wholly helpless, and was incapa-
bic of rendering her any assistance and she had
orborne to present this claim because Of the preiu.
dice that had existed against her husband, who died
several years since in foreign land but she had
now come forward and brought the claim to his
notice, and il was founded on the depreda';ons
committed upon her property on the island For
these injuries she was entitled to the redress Of the
Government; and the only difficulty would be as to
the amount to which she should be indemni6ed.-
After the delay which had occurred, and the injury
inflicted and taken into view The condition Of the
petitioner, he hoped that his friends who had the
charge Of claims would take up this ease, and, at
the earliest opportunity, do ample justice to this su
fering lady
After the presentation of several ether petitions
and memorials, and the reference of large number
appropriate bills from the House, the Senate resum
ed the consideration Of the resolutions of Mr.. Clay,
in relation to the adjustment of the duties on i'm
ports, the Limitation Of the expenditures Of the Go
vernment, and sugge sting curtailment of all unne-
cessary expenses, and the observance Of rigid eco
nomy.
MIR. CHoArE addressed the Senate and maintain
ed that it the duty Of the Governmen mt to afford
adequate protection TO domestic manu- features.
There was short executive session, after which
the Senate adjourned.
There has been much conversation in this city 10.
day respecting the case OF the Creole, and the pos.
sibility Of rupture between this government and
Great Britain. 1t is said, that dispatches for this
government arrived last night by special mesgen-
ger, and there Yves Cabinet meeting this morning,
for the purpose, is supposed, of taking the matter
into consideration Much socitude is Of course felt
the subject; but il should be borne in mind that
the opinion of the British government, as expressed
by the crown lawyers relates only TO the rendition
Of the perpetrators Of the acts of piracy and MUIR
der on board the Creole. For them we have made
no demand, and of course the refusal of the British
government to deliver them up, is cot complained
Of The real point at issue, has not yet been Off
cially touched. We ask the restoration of the
slaves-the property Of an American citizen.
When the British government refuses to give up
tuie VI udhc 10 ~ uAoot
ly will, then we must determine what course to
adopt. The Supreme Court has decided Il at there
is no International law by which asy government
can be required TO recognize slavery-iiis matter
of comfy alone, bu, we can complain of the con-
duct of Great Britain as dlscourtesus and unfriend
ly, and il it is but to have brush with her, we have
other and stronger ground Of QUARREL and this may
be thrown in as make weight.
House OF Representatives.
This being petition day, that order of business
was adheredflo, to the exclusion Of almost all other
All the States from Ohio to the east being the rem
nant Of the list from the last petition day, were cali
ed through and the reception Of petitions and incl
dental but unimportant questions which arose upon
some Of them, occupied the day.
Baltimore.
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