Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-02-10

country was never in a worse condition than a
present. We were spending more than we re-
lceiyed. Our receipts were much less than oul
Expenditures. Our debt would be forty mill.
ions of dollars, and our expenditures for the
present year would be ten millions of dollars
more than our receipts. The interest of ouI
public debt would be more than the receipts
from our public lands by about 49, 400, 000.-
n Such was the condition of our finances. The
last quarter brought in less than nine millions
of dollars in gross of goods, not Of duties. He
had heard that the receipts of the present
month were less in proportion.
Under al the circumstances of the case then,
il was exceedingly impolitic to take possession
OF The territory in the manner proposed. He
believed that great evil would result from it,
lie was in favor of a recommitment Of the bill,
and against the passage of any other measure
than one which might extend our jurisdiction
over The territory.
Mr. Phelps continued the debate and vindica<
led the bill from violating the treaty stipula-
lions now existing. His opinion was that IL
did not do so. He was well convinced also that
none Of its provisions went beyond the action
of the subjects of Great Britain under the Brit
ish license and authority.
Mr. Linn said he would ask the Senator from
South Carolina, how il happened that Mr. Mon
roe recommended The building of a large Tort at
lIt mOuln VI OOluIIlDld flNtI, With nt wi C.J
was a member Of Mr. Monroe's cabinet!
Mr. Calhoun said he had the highest respect
for Mr. Monroe, and considered his administra-
ton as highly successful, but though q member
OF the Cabinet, he did not hold himself respon-
sible for his recommendations. He did not rec
ollect the recommendation referred TO, and pre-
sumed, therefore, the Cabinet had not been
consulted.
Mr. Rives SAID he was anxious to express his
views, which we're somewhat peculiar, on this
bill, and he therefore asked a poslponement Of
the subject until Tomorrow.
The bill was postponed and The Senate ad-
%journcd.
House. Gen .Jackson's Ene.-Mr Pearce,
OF Md, from the majority Of the Committee on
the Judiciary, made an adverse report on the
subject; and moved that five thousand copies
be printed, together with the same number OF
the report OF the minority made at the last ses-
sion.
The usual number was ordered to be printed;
and the motion for extra copies lies over, objec-
tons having been made.
hica.--A bill of considerable importance oc-
cupied the attention of the House, providing
for the payment of the Iowa militia for defend
ing themselves and their country while main
their boundary line. The bill passed
by a vote of two TO one, when the House adj
jonrned.-BdLimore Patriot.
Wednesday, Feb. l..
In the Senate, Mr. Rives made a speech in
opposition to the Oregon Bill, and was follow
ed by several others. The debate was not
when the Senate went into Executive
session.
In the House, G.. w. Crawford, n member
elect from the State of Georgia, in the place Of
r. w. Habersham, deceased, was qualified and
.ook his seat. ~
In the Senate, on Thursday, Mr. Merrick's
Post Road bill cam up again for discussion,
md that Senator proposed an amendment, de-
lining the nature of ''mailable matter;'' after
which that bill was laid aside, and the Oregon
occupation bill coming up, Mr. Benton made
lis threatened speech 10 support thereof. The
senate then adjourned. a
In the House, the resolution Of Mr. Adams,
about the Monterey affair, came up
or adoption-ayes Il5, noes SO.
Next was the resolution of Mr. Gushing, TO !
axe the French spoliation bill out Of Commit-l |,
ee on Thursday, (that same day,) but the
House refused to order the main question, %
o 100.