The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16

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aganst the reception Of abolition petitions both
(which, however, were finally adopted by close
vote.
On the morning of the 5th the Sena tie elected
the publishers Of the National Intclgcncer as
their printers.
In the House Mr. Barnard moved to amend
the journal BY inserting the paper he offered to
read the day previous. In the midst of the de-
bate on the subject message from the President
was announced, and read by the clerk, 10000
copies Of which with the accompanying docu-
menls were ordered 10 be printed, by the printer
TO be elected so Mcssrs Gales and Seaton lost the
job.
On the 9th nothing was done in the Senate and
but little in the House except the election of
Mr.. McNul,y, Van Buren, loco, as Clerk.
On the eth Mr.. Newton of Va. presented
memorial from MIR. Goggin Of Va. contesing the
seat of Mr.. Glmer, and Nj. Adams presented u
similar memorial from Mr.. Bolts, who contests
the seat of MIR. Jones, speaker Of the House.
The subject ofthe printing of the House then
| came up II was first decided that the Public
printing should not be separated from the politi-
cal press-after which Mr.. Dckcy of Pa, NOV
cd that the printing should be given to such per-
sons as would contract to do it at the least ex-
pense' This proposition failed and after much
discussion, Messrs Blair and Rives were elected
receiving la votes out of 1877. Mr. Lane of
Indiana was then elected sergcant-at-Arms.
motion was mode dNrng the day to print 5000
copies of the Message III the German LANGUAGE
which failed.
The new Clerk of the House has been turl ing
out all the wing who held situations under him,
among others Col. Burchc who had been in the
office 80 years.
Both Houses adjourned on the It'll unit, Mon
day, Oh which day the Prcsden, of the Senate
announced the standing committees after which
the old officers of the senate, that being the day
set apart for that business, were reelected to
their several stations.
In the House much speaking was occasoncd
by motion to oxpunge the protest Of Mr. Barn
ard from the journal. The motion was carried,
yeas 81 noes So, and thus the House decided to
cXpungc its records.
On Tuesday Mr. Benton delivered Il feeling
tribute to the memory OF his late colleague DIR.
Linn, Mr.. Crittenden followed in similar re-
marks, after which the senate adjourned.
IN the House, the standing committees
were announced Mr., Barnard again
moved to amend the journal, during the
debate on which, message from the SEN
ate announced its action in reference to
the death Of DR. Linn, which arrested the
proceedings. Nlr Bow!in of Mo-, deliver
ed warm eulogy on the deceased, after
which an adjournment took Place.
In the Senate yesterday, Mr.. Bleese of
Illinois, alluded to the death OF his pre-
decessor, Samuel McRoberls, and was
followed by Mr.. Allan of OHIO, both of
whom spoke i'll high terms of the charac.
ter of the deceaaed, after which tie Senate
adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Adams asked TO be
excused from serving on the committee Of
Manufactures, on the grounds OF his bad
health. He was unanimously excused
And so the ''Old man elouuenln is failing
this is the first time | recollect OF his
asking to be excused from doing an I'M
portant duty. The subject of The mem
bers elected by general ticket was then
brought up, Causing much debate, some
being for referring the matter to the com
mltlee on Elections; others to the com
mllIee on the Judiciary; others, to select
committee; and Others again to a commit
tee of the whole. While The dcu>son
was progressing, message from the Sch
ale announced its action in reference to tie
death of Mr.. McRoberts, when after all
address by Mr.. Wentworth alluding to
the services aud virtues Of the deceased,
the House adjourned
In the senate to-day, previous 10 the
time Of my leaving to write this letter,
number OF petitions OH various matters
had been received, and res olulon on !
the subject Of Gen Jackson's fine taken (
up and referred.
understand the House and Senate have
both adjourned owing to the announce
ment by MIR. Adams of the death of Mr.
BurneI, which hear is the last death to
be announced.
have thus given you the best synopsis
of the proceedings of Congress since its
commencement. that am able to do from
on single sheet. ] have be-
come acquainted with number of lis,n-