Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-21

III the House to-day, the report of the
!. Election Committee again came up, and
was debated by Messrs; Norris, Chappell,
Lumpkips, Simmons, aud Jameson. No
question was taken.
Mr., Webster made powerful effort to-,
day in the Supreme Court i'm the case ol
the heirs of Girard.
Feb. l2.
In tho Senate, Mr.. Fairfield presented
resolutions OF the Legislature OF Maine,
urging upon Congress the justice of adopt
ing measures for the settlement Of claims
Of our citizens for French Spoiations prior
10 1890. lie made some remarks to The
effect that since the ABOVE period, there
have been is reports from Committees on
the subject, aud all except two arc favoFa-
BILE to the claimants. Upwards of is mil
lions of dollars were thrown by these spo'
iiations into the French Treasury. lie
though, il high time that justice should be
| done.
A message was received from the i'resI-
deul of the U. S.,ransmilting a letter from
The Governor of Iowa, containing the pro.
cecdings Of. the Legislature of'hal Terrific
ry, asking admiltance into The Union as an
Independent State. 1t was referred To the
judiciary Committee.
A report was also received from Captain
Stockton, relative to The Steamer Prince
ton.
Mr.. Allen gave notice that he will call
up Gen. Jackson's bill TO morrow.
Alierlhe disposal Of several unimporlant
matters, the Senate resumed the conslde-
ration Of the tariff resolution.
Mr.. Huntington having he floor, made
a long speech in reply to the remarks OF
Mr.. Woodbury. last week. When he ecu
cluded, the Senate adjourned.
In the House, the report Of The Election
Committee in favor of the non districted
members, was once more resumed, and
debated by Nlessrs. French. Carr, Finlar,
Black and others, until the adjournment.
|, is understood that the question wlll
be taken 10 morrow,
Mr.. Webster continued his argument 10
day in the Supreme Courl, on the Gi~ard
will case. He will conclude to morrow.
The cold weather has suddenly disap-
pcared, and to day the air is warm as
Spring.
Feb. I3.
In the Senate resolulons were presented
by Mr.. Walker, from The General Assem-
bly, of Mississippi, relative 10 Light Houses
and Mail Routes.
MIR. Benton preseeled memorial from
Chiefs of the Shawnee tribe of Indians,
relative to the punctual payment of their
annuity.
After The disposal Of other business of
no importance, Mr. Allen called up the
House bill to refund General Jackson's
fine. The question was on The amendment
reported from The Judiciary Committee of
the Senate, declaring that no blame what
ever is to he attached to Judge Hall.
Mr.. Berricn made some remarks in
favor Of the amendment.
Mr. Walker thought the amendment
unnecessary, inasmuch as the bill did not
call in question the character Of Judge
Hall.
Mr.. Allen lhoueh, the amendment in
congruous. The Committee might as well
have inserted paragraph from the Deca
ration Of independence.
After further debate. the amendment was
rejected. yeas is, nays 26.
Mr.. Allen then consented that the bill
hould pass over till 10 morrow.
The Senate next took up and passed the
House bill making provision for The Luna
tic Asylum of this District.
The tariff resolutions came up next in
order, but il being late, a motion to ad.
journ prevailed.
In The House The ntermenabc debate
on The roper, relative to The non.dstricted
members, was resumed and continued to
very late hour. As il is well known that
the members in question will be confirmed
in their sears, there is not the slightest in.
terest manifested. in The subject.
Itis now understood thai the previous
question will be moved early in The morn
ing.
When this subject shall have been dis
posed of the debate on the Rules will be
again resumed during the morning hour.
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