The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-01-13
TwenlrScYcnth Congress,
THIRD Sc SSION.
Friday, Dec. 30lh.

bill IOr me Occupation ana settlement W 'he ie'-
Ii,ory of Oregon, and ending certain portions oil
the laws of the United States over The same.
The bill assumes hat "the title Of the u. ). of
The Territory of Oregon, is certain, and will not be
abandoned"
Tie Everglades of Horido.-On motion of
Mr. Levy, it WINS resolved that the Secretary of
War inquire into the praciicability and probable
expensive Of draining the everglades Of Florida
The bill from the Senate authorizing the Sec
rotary of the Treasury 10 compromise with the
surelirs of Samuel Swartwoul, former Collector Of
New York, and the bill to allow drawbacks on
foreign merchandise exported in the original Pnck
ages Chihuahua and Santa Fe, in Mexico, were
read twice and referred.
Mr. Weller moved tina, the Rules be suspended
TO take up the bill to repeal the Bankrupt Law.
The motion was nesaved-yeas ll2, nays Go
not tive thirds.
The House consumed the remainder Of the day
in the transaction Of business on the private caen-
der.
Saturday, Dec 81
The Senate did not sit to-day.
Nothing Of Importance transpred in the House.
Adjourned over 10 Tuesday.
Tuesday, Jan. Sd.
We have little TO say to You except in regard to
the New Year. That is Il subject Of perpetual in
Ierest went be credited by all who read this
when ] say, that no New Years day. for the last
twenty years, has been SO heartily celebrated in
this city us this New Years has been. Our cili-
2ens turned out il hocks to celebrate the day.
Mr. Tyler fei. it, Ills eyes mos'ened, as
crowds utter crowds poured in, all bidding him
God speed. The Presiden, was, Of course high
ly gratlfed, us he oughl to have been Does not
this show, that, utter all, the people ure patriotic,
und prepared, at all times, to do the right thing
There was not much done in the Senate to-day;
many were disappointed at the non.appearance OF
Mr. Marshall, in The House. lie is i'll, it is said.
Capital Punishmeat--Mr &. J. lngersoll from
the Committee on the Judiciary, reported reso-
luton, which was adopted, inslruc'ng the com
mil,ee to inquire into the expectancy of reporting
IL bill TO abolish capital pnnishement in public,
Gen. Jacksoa's Fiae'-Mr Bovine of New
York, submitted resolution, inslrucling the com
mitiee on the judiciary 10 report on Thursday
next, n bill to refund the fine imposed on General
Jackson in 1915 They moved the previous cues
ton, but the motion did not prcvail-ayes 66,noes
49,
The bill to repeal the Bankrupt Law was taken
up.
Mr. Marshall, of Ky, declined 10 address the
House in consequence Of indisposislion
Mr. Milton Brown, in the course Of his speech,
declared he would vote against repeal.
Mr. Weller lOok IN opposite ground.
Mr. Ferris argued IN favor Of repeal, insisting
that it was demanded by the almost general wish
es Of the people, so far this fact could be asCer
tanned
Whhou; taking the question, the House ad-
jonrncd.
Thursday, Jan. 9th,
In the House Of Representatives 10 day the chief
and only mporlan, business during the morning
hour was the consideration oiihe resolution sub
United by Mr. Bovine, of New York; few days
since, and which lay over from yesterday respect
ing the rcfundng Of General Jackson's fine.
DR. Gwn, of Mississippi, addressed the House
with warmth in support Of the resolution
Mr. Gushing followed on the same side lie de-
scrhed in glowing style the greatness and the
glory of General Jucksons achievements during
The camlairn of 1915. lie had beaten veteran
commanders and troops who had fought in the
battles of Europe for twenty years pre-, iousy, and
till then had bcen found invncible. lie had driv-
en- back the invader, when flushed with the pride
of mast conquest, and in full confidence OF victory.
For these services to his country the almost unanI-
nous voice of the nation demanded the adoption
Of this measure, no, only act Of long delayed
Justice, bat as an earnest Of their deep heartfelt
gratitude. But an anniversary was approaching
which offered most fitting occasion for the per-
fjimancc orlhe act. lie referred TO the ever me-
moriabe Eight Of January Tha, occurred on
Sunday, hut if the bill were passed on Saturday,
he would be content; he should therefore, ut the
proper time, move that the House 60 into Com
miliee of the Whole upon the bill for this purpose,
which still was before that Committee from the
last session, and that debate should cease ON Saur-
day at two O'Clock.
Mr. Adams. opposed the resolution, declaring
his unwlngness to pass nm bill without the pro-
viso saving the character and reputation Of Judge
Hall, by whom the fine was inflicted.
Mr. Cushing's motion TO 60 into committee be-
ing put, and the yeas and nays being called, il was
negniivcd: ayes lOi, nays l07.
The morning hour had not expired, and the re-
peal Of the Bankrupt law came up in order.
Mr. Gordon, of New York, spoke for one hour.
npon pretty much every thing that was not connec-
ted with the Legitimate subject of debate. lie
directed n great part Of his remarks against the
speech Of bis old colleague, Mr. Bovine, delivered
Yesterday lie said il savored too strong ola
deser,on Of Democratic DOCTRINES for the embra-
ces of Tyleris,,, which was altogether unbecom-
Ing a steadfls, soldier for the faith
Mr. Bovine retortcd, and some very sharp and
tart conversation passed between the Two gentle-
men-,hough, by the way, each denied that the
other was one.
This of course was fine sport for the Whigs,who
.eeu.d to be doing ihei! utmost to proong the dis
mite. by cheering on the combats.
In The Senate the dispute between Mr. Rres
and Mr. Bento,:, TO the cause Of which | referred
yesterday, was renewed. Mr. Rives being this
time the complainant. ], was carried on and ter.
minated precisely rs yesterday; Mr. Rivcs appeal
,nr to the recollection Of the Senate to prove ,lat
he was right, and Mr. Gen'on declaring that he
was wrong
ME- Inns Oregon bill coming up, Mr. Calhoun
said TIN, /, appeared to him that the bill was pro-
cerded with innch too hastily, and he moved TO lay
!, Oh li.s table until Monday next, which was u
greed to-
Several resolutions ealing for variety oil lnlor-
motion, no, in then selves oi much interest were