Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-27

Mr. Payne, OF Alabama, followed in violent
speech against protective duties. He would OPP
pose the bill, Notwithstanding that he was opposed
TO the Tariff act, and in favor of reducing the duty
on almost every article taxed by that bill. He an
swered the arguments used in the late election
He wanted a strictly Revenue Tariff, and Tariff
Of 20 per cent. would support the government with
the assistance of the money arising from the sales
of the public lands He suggested two modes of
destroying the Tariff policy Of 1S42-frst, oy re-
sisting it, and secondly by each State laying tax
equal to the amount of protection given to foreign
manufactures on home production. He expressed
hope that his principles would soon prevail
They had, like the children of Israeli passed through
the Red Sea, with Polk for Moses,) and now from
the top Of Pisgah they beheld the promised land,
(TeSas) Mr.. Payne appeared to be so anxious to
break down the Tariff, that he almost broke the
desk before him, in humping upon it with his fists.
Mr.. llammett Of Mississippi made few obser-
vatons calculated to compromise the matteE and
concluded by motion to lay the bill on the table.
This motion prevailed, 1855 to 40, and shorty af
ter the House adjourned in great confusion. Dur
ing the sitting a man by the name of Soigster,
drunk or crazy, called Mr. Adams out into he lob
hy and attempted to strike him. Spectators inter
fered and saved Mr. A. from injury, and Songster
was subsequently, handed over to the police.
TEXAs-OREGON
THURSDAY, Dec 49,
Senate. The President communicated despatch-
es from Mr.. Shannon, Minister to Mexico, with
message which justfes the extraordinary course of
Mr. Shannon, and urges Congress to retaliae by
war mot exactly, but by ANNEXATION.
Mr.. Ashley introduced bill to organize a gov
eminent in Oregon, which, after discussion and re-
fusas to refer either to the committee on territories
or foreign affairs referred to a select commit
tee, to wit Messrs. Atchnson Allen, Walker,
Rlves and Crttendcn-3 ocos and 2 Whirs.
Mr.. Mcrrick introduced his bill for reduction of
postage.
Adjourned to Monday.
House. Mr.. Morris submitted resolution, di.
recting an inquiry into the cXpediency of making
an appropriation for extending Morse's Telegraph
from Baltimore via Philadelphia to New York. 1t
was agreed to.
Mr.. Weller, (loco) by leave, introduced Joint
resolution, providing for the annexation of Texas
TO the United States, and providing that the meas
ure shall take effect as soon as the authorities of
Texas shall agree to the same. It embraces a
good many details. 1t was read twice, and refer
red to the Committee Ct the Whole.
Before the question on lis reference decd-
ed, Mr. llanllin, of Maine, moved that it be refer
red TO a select committee of one member from each
State, with instructions to inquire whether there is
any authority, in the Constitutions for annexing
Texas, and whether annexation would not lead to
such an extension of slavery as was unauthorized
by the Constitution. The instructions covered a
variety of other points A vote was not taken on
Mr. H's motion, as the question referring to the
Committee of the Whole had precedence of it,
which was decided in the affirmative.
member gave notice that at a subsequent day
he would introduce proposition for submitting the
question OF the Annexation of Texas, in the terms
ofhe late Treaty. to the people for their decision.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole, Mr.. c. Johnson in the Chair
The bill to graduate and reduce the price pub
lie lands was taken up.
The bill provides that lands which have been 5
years unsold may be entered at 81 per acre - those
which have been 10 years unsold rs cents, and
those 20 years, 25 cents.
Mr.. Fcklin, being entitled to the floor, addressed
the Committee in support of the Bill. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Causin, on the other side of the
question. The Committee then rose, and report
ed progress the bill. Mr.. Hardin reported bill
for the reduction of the rates of postage, and to
prevent frauds on the Post Office Department.