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Correspondence Of Charleston Patriot.
-. WASHINGTON, April IL.

Revolutionary War, having been oe-
quea,hed TO the Government. by the iiale
William sydney Winder, was presented
in due form by sMr. Adams.
The chest was placed upon the Clerks
desk so as to. be conspicuous not only 10
members, but 10 the crowded galleries:
Sir. Adams delivered an address full OF
dee, palhos and impassioned eloquence.
In The course of his remarks, he caused TO
he read by the Clerk, letter written by
General Washington during the war, rela-
live to the economy Of bis table. The let
Ter grew out Of a proposition respecting tine
invitation of some ladies. Among other
matters he refers to the iron eating plates
of his camp chest. When the clerk came
TO this portion of the letter the said iron
mates were taken from the chest and eX-
hibi,ed 10 the House. What specimen
Of the simplicity of the man! must
question whether any of our present OH
GERS could be bribed TO eat from such
plates.
MIR. Adams concluded by submitting a
Joint resolution, accepting the chest, aud
making suitable Acknowledgements.
After some appropriate remarks from
Messrs. Wetherel and Kennedy, of Nd,
the resolution was adopted.
Mrs. Madison, accompanied by another
lady, availed herself Of her privilege Of a
seat on the floor.
Mr.. Mckay, in order TO afford certain
members, who were absent on Monday,
an opportunity to record their votes on
the tariff bill, gave notice that on Monday
next, he will again move 10 80 into Com.
mlttee of the Whole on The bill. He said
if the motion shall again fail, ,he would not
renew il at the preseut session.
Slr. Hale, from The Committee on Com
merce, reported bill providing for Ma
rine Hospitals at Pittsburg, Pa, and Port
land, Maine.
Mr. Iugersoll called up his motion to
print 1000 extra copies Of report from
the Committee on Foreign Affairs, in ia
vor of indemuifying the owners of The
Spanish Schooner Amistad fol the illegal
liberation of,heir slaves.
MIR. Giddiugs took the floor and made
an abolition speech, after which the SUBJ
ject was laid over.
The House then resumed the considera-
ton of the Western Harbor Bill.
A motion to strike out after the enact
ing clause being rejected, motion to lay
the bill on the table was made and shared
a similar fate.
The question then being on The engross-
ment of the bill, Mr.. Weller asked TO be
excused from voting, on the ground that
the bill contained an item aPpropriating
money for The Illinois rivers, which appro-
pria,ion. he considered unconstitutional,
aud establishing a precedent which would
terminate 10 40 exhausted treasury aud
direct taxation.
After some very noisy proceedings on
points of order, he withdrew his motion.
Mr.. Douglas, and many other western
members then made speeches, based on
similar motions. In the course of the dis
cussion, il was hinted that there had been
a combination among The Ohio Delega-
ton to oppose the appropriation for the H.
linois River. This was denied, and many
warm words were used. Finally MIR.
Holmes expressed hope that the angry
discussion might cease. He humorousy
quoted the nursery lines,
o tis shocking sight to see
Children Of one family, etc.
The question on the engrossment Of the
bill was put and the result was-yeas "a;
nays 1O9. So the bill was rejected. A
motion to consider was made and is slill
pending.
April 10.
In the Senate, the Post Office Reform
Bill has been under the consideration the
whole day.
In the Senate, this morning, there were
as usual, memorials from various quarters
against the annexation of Texas. A me-
mortal from Virginia was presented in fa-
vor of the annexation.
After the disposal of several private
matters, MIR. Merrick moved to resume
the consideration of the Post Office Re-
form Bill.
Mr.. Buchanan desired further time to
examine the numerous proposed amend
men,s.
MIR. Merrick hoped the fate of The bill
might be decided forthwith, because if j,
should Ne postponed il would become ne,
cessary for him to repeat all his arguments
in favoref the measure.
After further discussion the question
was put andthe Senate refused 10 take up
the bill. ];
At this stage of the proceedings, mes
sage was:received from the House with
fhe Camp Chest of Gen. Washington.
Mr.Pearce made some appropriate re-
marks. after which the joint resolution of
acceptance was passed.
The consideration ofthe tariff resolu-
ton was2then resumed.
Mr.. Wright having the floor gave his
views at some length, after which without
taking the question, the Senate adjourned.
The Texas annexation treaty has not
vet been sent in. II is said that the ac-
companying documents will moi be ready
before Monday.
,Itis said that Mr.. Adams intends TO sub