Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-01-21

Apeu'ion was presented proposing the reduc-
ton Of the present rates Of postage, and the IN
Toduc ION 81 the uniform rate . cent per let
ter, on the EnI5tsh plan; which was referred TO
the Committee Post Offices and Pos. Roads
Mr.. Arnold moved 10 take up Tho bill for reduc-
ton of the pay, compensation and mileage Of
Members
Objections being made, the motion was mega
tived-
Mr.. C. ] Inecfsoil being entitled to the floor,
spoke in v,utica'Ion Of the bill, and IN reply to
Mr.. Adams.
The House was occupied during The reminder
Of tho sliting, "ilh private hills.
WA.nlSGroN, Jan. Q, 1913.
SENATE.--N,. Mller's bill for the payment
of tho owners II slaves lost OF board the Creole
and the Ecomum, read third time and pas
The Senate proceeded To tho consideration Of
the bill tor the cIpeton Of the Oregon Territory.
Mr. Calhoun spoke, at grent length, in opposi-
ton 10 the measure, the ground chiefly that II
would be directly contrary 10 our existing Irea-
~ StipuIations with Great Britain, which pro
vIdes that the citizens and sub let's of both conn-
tries may be free to settle and fJIlow their pur-
suits on the Territory, bat that neither nation Is
take exclusive possession Of IL.
Mr.. Linn defended tho bl with great warmth,
coutendIng that what II proposed To authorize 10
favor of our citizens was no more than what BrI-
,sh sui jects had been allowed to DO for years
Mr.. Choa,c spoke for considerable time, in
enforcing the same vie and arguments as had
been advanced by Mr. CaIhoun.
After reply from Mr. Linn, and short spec n
from Mr.. Henderson, the debate adjourned,
without any deCis'-- --'.r" on the rnAae..ra
HOUSE Mr.. Briggs, Of MISS, offered a res
oIuton proposing that the elk pay Of such mem
bers had been detained by the wea the IN com.
ing TO discharge their duties the present ION
of Congress, should be refunded which car
RED.
Mr.. Bolts gave notice that to morrow he
should move his resolution proposing to impeach
the President.
MIR. Fillmore presented report and resolution
from the Committee of Ways and Means, stating
that the proportion Exchequer Plan of the Score
tary Of The Treasury, which had been before the
Committee since the last session, ought not 10 be
adopted.
Mr.. Atherton, Of New Hampshire moved, by
directions Of the minority of tho Committee Of
Ways and Means, that that Committee be ia
s,ructcd to report measure embracing the means
OF placing the safe-keeping, collecting aud dis
hursement Of the public money under the regula-
tons Of lav,, ani q prav en'irs tho r,ht'e f-I
from being used for any except psblic purposes.
MIR Cushing, after some remarks depreca ting
the practice OF accompanying n resolution with
ar4ua,"niatlve report, moved that both be re"
ferrcd T. Committee OF the Whole
MIR Wm. Cost Joha son said rs he undeEs food
The report aud resolution TO be a direct negative
to the prop eed plan of Exchequer, he wished to
posod TO bring forward any plan upon The
rerry?
Mr.. Fillmore said the report and resolution
negative, aud he hoped Mr. Cushing's
iIun wand not prevail.
Mr. Cushing replied, and pressed his motion.
Mr.. Arnold moved the previous question.
Mr.. Plckens. after some remarks in support Of
the reception Of the report and resolution, as be =
ing IN strict nccordAure with Parliamentary rule,
wished to take the action of the House thereon
h,, nd and spI II, No 1,tDr
the proprielv Of wIthdra wing his motion.
Mr.. P,ckens then moved a resolution proposing
plan - dIshurso the public Revenue and form u
suh>Trcnsurv. ana in continuation he said, he
wished the plan Of Eyehequer, proposed by Mr.
Gushing, may receive fuIl and impartial hear
ing from the House.
Mr. Gushing Withdrew his motion.
Mr.. Fillmore remarked that the proposed plan
in debate differed in all points from the bill
before the House, introduced by Mr.. Gushing.
a long discussion followed between Messrs.
Plckens, Cushing, Wise ana Fillmore. To ques-
from Mr.. Wise. to what course they in.
tended to pursue with regard to the Exchequer'
Mr. Fillmore replied, Bank Bank.
Mr. Wise said he was glad he got the answer
il appeared that both parties IN the House had
carried out Ant Cesar; out mullen,
ono hand "Bauk Bank on The other
''Sub- Treasurv."
tho country, proceeded 10 trace n perfect affinity
between the present plan aud that Of the Sub
Treasury.
Mr.. Granger replied, aud after having attack
ed The Excheqner plan as pct lamb Of the Exe-
cuiive, denounced the measure strong terms.
The debate continued by Messrs. Ineer-
soil, Turney. Campbell OF s c. and Marshall
After tho latter flashed Mr.. Profit obtained
the floor.
Mr.. Fillmore suggested that the gentleman
would permit the usual number of copies of the
report to be printed-which was agreed 10.
The House then adiourned-Mr. Profit having
tho floor Tor morrow
WAsuINGroS, Jan. 10, 1913.
SENATE. Several petitions were presented