The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-23
Correspondence cfthe Cecil Wing.
WASHINGTON, THURSDAY Dec. 2lst )

furnishyou weekly short abstract Of the doings
of Congress, shall not at the commencement
trouble your readers with a long preface, nor
will often impose my or notions upon them,
lest | might make my communications longer
than they should be, and take up room in your
paper that might be more proftably employed,
will therefore commence at once with my bus
mess, but will be able only TO make mention of
the principle matters that enga &c the attention
of the two Houses, which however is all you can
expect in single weekly epistle
IN SENATE, Dec Is. This morning several
messages were sent in by the President Mr.
Choate presented petitions from many booksel-
lers asking for copy right law, likewise petit
ton in reference to French spoilations prior to
1900 Mr.. Atclison of Mo. presented orc in
regard TO the improvement of the navigation of
western rivers; and in relation to the disputed
boundary between Missouri and Iowa, which was
referred TO the committee on the Judiciary. A
motion by Mr.. Moorelead that 400 copies of
pamphlet on the culture ofhemp should be print
ed, was adopted. Mr. Huntington brought in n
bill to provide that the Assistant Postmaster
General be hereafter appointed by and with the
advice of the Senate, after which an adjourn
ment took placetn Monday next.
In THE House, Dec. Is The resolution
tou hing the rights of those members elected by
general ticket was this morning postponed till
tomorrow, to which day the subject of the pro-
test otthe minority was also postponed. The
resolution ofMr Drumgoole that no paper should
go on the Journal without the consent of the
majority, next came up and caused some dis
cusslon but was pat aside by the previous qucs-
ton. Mr.. Gddings gave notice that he would
move to amend the Rule in relation TO abolition
petitions. On motion of Mr. Mckay 25, 900
copies of the Report of the Secretary of the
Treasury were ordered to be printed. Mr.. J. r.
Ingersoll CT He'd for information respecting the
proposed adjunction of the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans. The death of Col. John Millcn Of Geor-
gia, was then announced by Nj Styles, when the
House adjourned.
Dec lG.-The Senate did not meet to-
day. In the House Mr. A V Brown gave
notice that he would on Monday bring in
bill to repeal the law dislictng the
States. Rev. Mr. Tinsley Baptist Cler-
gyman Of Va, was elected Chaplain ofthe
House. Mr.. Adams presented memo.
rial from New York, on the subject of
copy right, which upon his motion was
referred to select committee of nine
Mr. King presented memorial against the
annexation of Texas. which was referred
TO the committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr.
Adams presented an abolition memorial. |
which the speaker decided could not be |
received-Mr Adams was about TO appeal
when the House adjourned.
lN SENATE, Dec. lS-A message from
the President accompanied by a commu- !
nca'lon from the War Department was
received. Mr.. Foster gave notice that he
would bring in a bill to establish Naval
depot al Memphis, Tenn. Mr. McDu0ie
gave notice that he would bring in bill
modifying The Tariff Mr.. Barrow called
up bill in relation to the improvement
of the navigation Of the Mississippi.
In THE HOUSE, Dec lS.-Mr Baldwin
gave notice that he should bring in bill
abolisling the ranking privilege, and fix
ing the postage OF letters. Mr. Hunt gave
notice that he should propose an amend
ment OF the Constitution, providing that
no person should be eligible to the office
Of President second term. A motion to
print 5000 copies of the Message in Ger
man was lost, by the vote of the Speak
er Objections being made to resolu-
ton offered by Mr.: Rhet, as to expedien-
cy of repeating the present tariff, and es-
20 per cent. duty, he moved
for suspe nsion of the rules, which was
lost by vote of 10Y to II This decision
showing as it did the disposition of the
is deemed by many to place the
present tariff beyond the reach of any par $
y. Here the subject of the illegally re-
turned members was again brought up but
an adjournment took place without any
hing definite being done.
SENATE, Dec. 19.-Mr. McDulfie IN I
lroduced bill to repeal the existing tariff
which was referred TO the Committee on
Finance. bill was introduced by Mr.. ,
Bayard to make father appropriation to ,
hose engaged in The Exploring expedi-
ion. After the confirmation Of the nomi-
nation Of NJ ST. C. Clark, as sixth Auditor ,
of the Post Office, the Senate adjourned. I
In THE IIoUsE-The House went in