The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-02-02
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NorR.-Yalue Of 81 quarter partly on estimate. /
Mr. McDufic gave notice that he should
call up tomorrow the resolution reported
from the Finance Committee relative TO
the bill introduced by himself to revive the
Compromise act and modify the existing
duties OF the Tariff.
Alcr the transaction Of some other un.
important business the Senate adjourned.
In the Senate, on the 9Th, after the
presentation OF number Of memorials and
petitions, and reports from Committees,
some time was spent IN the consideration
Of the bill granting quantity Of land for
the Improvement Of the Fox and Wiscon-
sin rivers. The bill was laid over until
TO morrow.
Mr.. McDufie then called up the report
Of the Committee Of Finance.
/ Mr.. Evans suggested that the subject
/ lie over uuii tomorrow.
1 Mr. McDutlie asserting, it was passed
over.
The Senate then proceeded to the con-
,ldcralion 81 Executive business and after
some time spent therein the Senate ad-
7 lourned.
/ In the Senate, on The l9th, after the
prostitution of a report Of the Postmaster
General, showing the number of letters,
newspapers, pamphlets, &C., that passed
J through tie mails during he month Of De
tober last, and the reference OF number
Of memorials and petitions, the resolution
reported from The Committee Of Finance
Was taken up. The resolution states that
tic bill to review the Compromise act and
to modify the tariff is bin Cor raising reye-
uuc, within lie meaning Of the 7th section
Of the lst article Of the Constitution, aud
cannat therefore originate in the Senate.
\ debate cnsued.
Ng Evans aud Huntingdon spoke IN IA.
yor Of lie repor, and Mr.. Woodbury.
against it. Mr.. McDufle expressed de-
sire TO address tic nate, but as il was
impossible for him to go on at tina, late
hour, motion was made and carried that
tho Senate adjourn.
In the Senate on the 10Th, after the pre-.
sentation aud reference of number Of me-
MORALS and petitions, the report from the
Finance Committee was taken up. Mr..
McDulfc bci1g entitled 10 the floor ad.
dressed the Senate al considerable length
against the report.
Alter Mr.. McDullie had concluded, Mr..
Evans said he had not toye5orne from
discussion Of the subject because Of any pa.
rental partialty to the present law, as the
gentleman bad supposed, but because the
agitation Of the question would have most
disastrous effect upon all the interests OF
the Country. He deprecated the discus
sion Of the subject as tending 10 no posi-
bic good, and as keeping up the idea that
nothing was TO remain stable. He would,
\ however, undertake TO follow the Senator
in reply to his views. THESE speeches
we shall try and publish.
I A0er short session spent on Executive
/ business, the Senate adjourned 10 Monday
In the Senate on the 22d, Mr.. Hunting.
ton presented memorial from 35l citizens
of MlddIctown, Conn, asking for a reduc-
/ ton of the rates of postage. Referred to
! the Committee on p. O. and Post Roads.
/ A number of other memorials and petit
tions we're presented and referred.
Mr. Merrck, on leave, introduced bill
+ to reduce the rates of postage, to limit the
( ranking privilege, and 10 prevent frauds
on the Post Office Department. The bull
abolshcs wholly the ranking privilege of
4 the deputy Postmas,ers, and Of all subor-
dinatc officers of the Government. II con.
! tlnued il To the President, Vice President
and Heads of Departments, ex-Presidenis
and ex-Nice Presidents, and their widows.
The postage of the Departments are 10 be
paid out Of the contingent fund. The bill
abolshes the ranking privilege Of men,
bcrs To Congress on all letters from them,
but allows letters to come free to them, as
it was thought proper TO interpose no bar.
rier 10 a free communication from the con-
sti,uonts 10 their Representatives, and the
members for their own use are to have a
corta;n number of franks IN lieu OF the
privilege. The postage on newspapers
and pamphlets is also to be greatly reduced. /,
The Senate resumed the consideration
of the report from the Finance Commit. !
tee, when Mr.. Evans spoke in reply to Mr..
McDufie, and before concluding he yield.
ed TO n motion to 90 into Executive bust.
ness; and after spending short time the
Senate adjourned.
In the Senate, on the 23d, the Chair
presented the letter Of resignation Of the
Hon. Mr.. Sprague, of X. |. This is
caused by the murder of his brother few
weeks ago.
Mr., White presented resolutions from
the Indiana Legislature instructing him
and requesting their Representatives to
vote for The remission the jackson fine
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