Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-01-13


classical, and talked about the bulls baying
at the moon," at which several voices called
out" dog, Proflit--dog. not Juu," but he
was so well satisfied with his version that he
did not correct it.
JAN. 5.-The resolution of Mr.. Bovine to
instruct the committee on the judiciary to re-
port at two O'Clock to-day bill to refund
the fine, with interest, to Gen. Jackson, came
up.
Mr.. Gwin and Mr.. Cushing supported the
motion.
Mr.. Adams obtained the floor and spoke
at some length, being listened to as usual with
much interest. lie said this was a party
measure, 1.-THE professions to tho contrary not
wi,hstanding) that it had originated in the
New York Legislature, with protege of
Gen. Jackson, and was one of the first fruits
of the Democratic triumph in that State
He was opposed to the reiunding the fine by
an act of Congress, although he would cheer
fully contribute his proportion of its amount
with interest, if members will make SUBJ
scription for that purpose. He tho't Con-
gress IN doing justice to the living should not
censure the dead, and whatsoever might be
It's action on this subject it could not be lus-
tilted, withou, thorough investigation Of all
the facts and the law of the case, in enncting
a law sustaining the reputation of Gen. jack
son and blasting that of Judge Hall.
He admitted that he had on a previous oc-
casion said that a commanding General in
time of invasion had right, by the Law of
Nations, to establish Martial Law. He re-
asserted the correctness Of the proposition,
and said that he would prove it when the bill
making this appropriation should come up
for the action of tho House. He asserted in
reply to an enquiry, that the Legislature of
Rhode Island, in recent exercise of that pow
er, was also sustained by the Law of Ma
tons.
Mr.. AS remarks were interrupted by the
expiration of the morning hour.
Messrs. Gushing and c. J. Ingersoll NOV
ed that the House resolved itself into COM
mittee of the whole on the Union to take up
the bill for the relief Of Gen. jackson re-
fused-yers 100, nays 1O6.
The Bankrupt bill was then taken up and
debated by Mr.. Gordon of n Y, who re-
piled to Mr. Brown of N. Y. whom he
treated as an apostate to the Democratic
faith and convert to Tylcrsm. Mr.. 6. did
not incline TO make bid in Mr.. Cushing's
sale Of the Administration, but said John
Tyler would have much pcnancc to do before
he could be received as high priest in the
Demo cratic Church he might come in, and
engage in the services, but could not be
preacher, until by incontes,ible proofs be
manifested sincere repentance for his politi-
cal sins and adoption of the Democratic
faith.
Mr. G.. disagreed with Mr.. Bovine and
thought Daniel Webster as rank Federaist
as ever. He alluded to the nomination by
"The Union" Of John Tyler for President
and VIM. c. Bouck for Vice President and
said it was wicked dissertation of Bouck's
name, &c. SC. He said that an old FEEDER
ais turned Democrat could not be trusted in
any situa,ion-and that the dog would return
to his vomit and the SOW to her wallowing.
Mr.. Bovine resented with much indigna-
ton this attempt to read him out of church,
and to expound to him the true democratic
principles of New York by one whose prin-
ciples sat so loosely upon him at the last e.
lection he had made overtures to the whig
leaders in his own distric, to run on the why
ticket. Mr.. B. protested to be as good
democrat as ever.
Mr.. Gordon undertook reply, and deni-
ed Mr.. BIS statement, &c.
The whole of this debate was listened to
with attention, and much curiosity as well as
qualification was manifested by the Wings at
this family quarrel, in which many more
topics were brought up than can be compress
ed into the compass OF this letter.
Mr.. Mckeon obtained the floor, and after
a few remarks gave way, and the House
adjourned.