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FROM WASHINGTON.
MONDAY. March %

MONDAY, March 25.
In the Senate Mr.. Evnns's resolution for adjourn.
ment was adopted, fixing the 9th Mny as the day
In the House Mr. Hughes offered resolution dc.
claring that II was the imperous duty of the Gov
eminent to take possession of the Oregon and that
Texas be annexed to the Union.
Mr.. j. II. Ingersoll moved to lay the resolution on
the table. The motion prevailed Ayes lO6 NAYS &C.
Mr.. Kennedy, of Md offered resolution oppro
wing and adopting the opinions expressed by Genl
Jackson in his letter OF April &C. 1924 in favor of
protective tariff.
The question being on striking out the sentiments
of Gen. Jackson.
Mr. Hardin supposed then, that all who were op- |
posed to Gen. Jackson's views would vote to strike
out.
The motion 10 strike out was lost, 80 to 81.
TUESDAY, March 26.
The House backed out of its position of Yesterday
reconsdered the vote refusing TO strike out and the
whole subject went over to next resolution day.
Mr. Darragh the new member from Pennsylvania, |
took his seat.
In the Senate memorials were presented bv Messrs |
Phelps, Tallmadge Morehead, Wright and Buchan-
an upon the subject of the Tarf-nl demonstrating
against the passage of the new Tariff Bill reported in
the House.
The, Senator from Mo- concluded his speech upon
the subject of the Tariff.
TExAs.-Mr. Buchanan presented memorial from
James Lynch of Pa. in behalf of the annexation of
Texas.
Mr.. Tappnn said he had received n rcmonstrance
against the annexation Of Texas which he doubt.
yet been submitted.
WEDNESDAY,, March 81.
In the Senate, the Tariff discussion presented one
OF the most interesting scenes of the session. MIR.
Simmons of Rhode Island. whose acquaintance with
the principles of the Tariff is of the most thorough
KIND, took occasion lie ponnce both the theories
and statements of some Of the Free Trade Senators
as m1de during the discu>sl OF Mr. McDuihes Bill.
Mr. McDufle would make no concessions, though OBJ
vlously wrong in all he has asserted of Home Valna-
ton in connection with the Compromise Act Mr..
Benton promes explanations of his facts, but MIR.
Woodbury., late "Chancelor OF the Exchequer,' ms
Mr. Clay was wont 10 cal him, in an unenvable
postum The erroneous statements made in hi> last
anti-1nrltf speech were many and SO important that
Senators and strangers were alike astounded with
the exposition of them, and especially in reference 10
certain enumerated articles, which Mr. Woodbury. had
made nearly the entire texts of his speech Mr. Sim.
mons literally sheared Mr. Woodbury.; and having
exposed his measurements of fact, which had led TO
erroneous conclusions, he told him that # he an
honest man he could not rest conlented until he had
sent forth the correction of his statements along with
his mlschlevous and erroneous opinions, This was
plain speaking, but it was just Mr. Simmons had
not concluded nt the adjournment. hope his speech
may he published.
The House. you will ser, have decline 10 take up
the Senae's resolution fixing day of adjournment
This is singular after all the zeal displayed upon the
subject in the House month since. | still think
however, that there will be an early adjournment.
Mr. Benton, learn, is likely to split with the CAL
houn men, both upon the subject of the Tariff and the
annexation of Texas. The Calhoun men are for Free
Trade with Determinations for Revenue only, and
duties fixed by horizontal tariff. Mr. Benton is for
"a jnd!cous tariff and incidental protection" Mr.
Benton is too sklul politician to be shipwrecked
upon the theory of Free Trade, to be stranded by
hurrning for Texas The cohesive power of plumber
Mr. Calhoun had it some time since may keep
forced union between the opposite parties while
Iongei, but the rupture will come by and by and
with such terrible explosion that it will not again be
easy TO unite the scattered fragments.
THURSDAY, March 2s.
In the Senate, numerous petitions from New York
and Penns yvani were presented against any modi-
| icaton of the Tariff
In the House ofRepresent,tives, report made
! from the Committee on .Iterenchnent for cutting
down the nay of officers Of the Navy.
| Mr. Mckay moved that the Tariff destroying hill
reported by him, be made the order of the day for 9th
April, and be so considered til disposed Of and moved
the previous question: 1t requires two thirds 10 pass
| this resolution The motion iailei9i to 70.
Mr.. Mckay then gave notice that on the 9Th April
or nj an earlier day, if the state Of the public business
would allow, he would renew this notice and continue
| to make it daily until succeeled
Mr. ingersnll hoped 1t would not prevail. until the
voice Of the country could be heard 10 the propos
sd measure.
Mr. Hopkins introduced bin 10 punish all those
who shout ID carry mail matter for pay out Of the mails
read and referred
The Army Retrenchmcnt bill was ngnn taken up.
The motion 10 abolish the Office of Major General,
was rejected by large majority.
Saturday, March 30.
The Senate did not 81, to day.
! In the House, communication received from
the Secretary of War; in reply to resolution nqur-
ing for what reasons It, Brigg ordered 10 his
post while under summons TO give Information to the
Committee of Re,renchment. The reply eyonera,es
Gen. Scott and all others from any blame in the
matter
The Bill to regulate the pay of the officers of the
Army was taken up, and further debate at great
length.
Mr. Petit, Of Indiana, moved to dispense with the
services of Chaplalns in the Army. He coniended
that prayers sermons ought to be selected and read
to the soldiers by the junior officers.
Mr. Holmes strenuousy defended the practice OF
uniting morning prisons to Heaven with the sound OF
rereitie; and OF mlnging evening prayers with the
tattoo
Mr. Petit withdrew the amendment and after de-
bate the general merits of the BILL the committee
rose, and the House djourned -Jour Com.