Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-02-23
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bers from the four non-districted States is
still progressing in the House. 1t had been
decided in caucus that the previous ques-
ton should be called upon it tomorrow, but
as many who we're anxious to speak to their |
constituents, through this question, have not
had the opportunity, caucus was held to-
nigh; to determine whether il might not be
advisable to postpone its final decision so as
to accommodate those conference.-the are
mostly from the non-districted States.
The gentlemen who addressed the House
to-day, were Mr.. French, Mr. Black of Ga,
Mr.. Rathbun and MIR. Cernard. against the
consiitutionaity of the law of 40 and by
Mr. Vinton, and Mr.. Dickinson in support
of the law The argument of Mr.. Vnton
was a very able and conclusive one, and
with the other speeches that have been
made upon the same side of the question
will place the subject before the people in
its true light, and enable them to form just
appreciation Of the reckless disregard of the
Constitution which will forever character
ize the act which the majority have pre-de-
termined to commit.
In the Senate the discussion on the Tariff
was resumed Mr. Huntington not only re-
piled most fully to the arguments Of Mr..
the positions he had assumed but also, in
the manner in which he treated the subject,
exhibited in new and strong light the in
dispensabe necessity of protection to home
industry, as the great means Of advancing
and securing the prosperity of the country.
The argument of Mr.. Huntington will be
continued and concluded tomorrow, and
when completed will form one of the very
best expositons of the great benefit derived
TO the whole country from the protective
policy.
Tuesday, Feb. ID.
Another day has been wasted in the
House in the discussion of the right of
members from the non-dstricted States to
their seats. sag wasted because although
there have been several sensible speeches
made during the day, yet of necessity they
were, when pertinent to the question, main
" reteration, in a modified form, of what
had been before urged upon the attention of
the House. The question is within nut
she'll and does not admit Of any great ampl-
fication Among the good speeches made
to day, were those Of Mr.. Davis, by whom
the report of the minority was presented,
and Mr.. Schenck.
Hr. Huntington finished his remarks up
on the project Of Mr.. McDuffie, and manly
in reply to Mr., Woodbury.; the falacy and
humbuggery of whose pompous and dog
NAUTICAL assertions he fully exposed. The
speech of Mr.. Huntington is an extremely
valuable one for the public at large, as ii
places many points which the free trade adj
vocates have attempted to mystfy in ligh,
that frees them from all uncertainty and am
~1asp to ha nncf
ordinary capacity. II is an excellent speech
for the people, and hope it will be vide
ly circulated.
AS relates TO the important duty of fur
nishing the great body of the people with
the information TO be derived from the cir
cuIaton of congressional documents anC
important speeches, the Wings have thus fa
been very remss The country is being in
undated with false doctrine and perverted
facts of our opponents, and particularly al
1t respects the effects of the tariff, the mos
reckless and unfounded statements are be
ing extensively promulgated, and it is ALSO
gutely necessary If the Wings would pre-
serve the great principle of protection ant
encouragement TO American industry, tina
prompt measures should be taken to diiius
truth and information among the people.
There was no Executive session to-day.
Wednesday Feb. IA.
In the Senate, after the transaction O
some unimporlant business, the bill to re
store to Gen jackson the fine imposed o.
him at New Orleans was taken up for cor
sideration. The bill was finally passed by
vote of 30 to is.
The discussion OH the report of the Con
IF fPrn
House of Representatives by motion fc
the previous question, which was sustaine
by the vote Of the majority. Previous
1his, Mr.. Douglass, one of the members
ahe Committee Of Elections, addressed tn
House in support of the report, and in al
.swer to the objections which had been urs
ed against IT, An amendment OF M
Dromgoole having been adopted as subst
tute for the resolutions OF the COMMITTEES
the question on it was divided, and the vol
taken by yeas and nays on the right OF eac
member to his seat In voting in this wa
taking the yeas and nays in each case, q
House had only proceeded by 7 o'clock,
pass on the members OF New Hampshire an
Georgia, who were declared TO be entitle
10 their seats. The House then adjourne'
leaving the questions in regard to the mer
hers from Missouri and Mississippi to
passed ON tomorrow Globe -
Thursday, Feb. Is.
In the House Of Representatives, Il
Hon. Amos Abbot (the new member fro
Massschusetts) was introduced by his CO
league, (Mr. King,) aud having present.
himself at abe Speakers table, Mr.. Abb
took the usual oath to support the cons
,,,;on If the limited States The Speak