Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-04
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ana ny Messrs Tallmadge and Wright from New
York, demonstrating against the Tariff bill res.
ported by the committee of ways and MEANS
MIR Evans resolution naming day for adjourn.
ment was called up, and after being amended by
changing the day from the goth to the 9th of
May, was passed. Mr. Bates presented the reso-
lu'ions Of the Massachusetts Legislature against
the annexation of Texas, which were read and
ordered to be printed.
In the House, MIR Giddings presented resolu.
lions counter to those reported from the select
committee by Mr. Dromgoole, in answer to the
Massachusetts resolutions proposing amendments
to the Constitution. Mr. Saunders of N. C.. from
the Judiciary Committee, to whom was referred
u resolution calling for information in regard TO
the operations of the late Bankrupt law, reported
back the resolution with n call upon the Presi-
dent to furnish the information. The resolution
was adopted.-lt calls for the number of appli-
cants, discharges, SC. Mr. Hughes, of Mo- of.
iered two resolutions, first that the United States
has clear and indvsible claim 10 the Orepon
territory from the 42d parallel to $40 dow; and se-
condly, that it is the duty of this government to
take possession of said territory, and to proceed
10 organize territorial government therein. Mr.
hughes moved the previous question upon his re.
solutions, but withdrew it to enable MIR Black, of
Ga. TO oiler third, namely, that it was for the
best interests Of the country TO annex Texas to
the Union. The previous question was then a.
gain moved; and some feeling was visible in the
House. Mr. J. r. Ingersoll moved to lay the re-
solutions on the table. The yeas and nays were
ordered and they were laid on the table by a vote
of LOG to &C. Mr. Lewis, Of Alabama, offered a
resolution nstructing the committee of ways and
means to report as to the expediency of request
ing the President of the U. States to inform Fo.
reign governments that if they will receive our
beef, pork, grain and bread-stuffs at duty of 90
per cent. that the United States will in turn re.
ceive their goods at duty of 90 per cent ad va.
lorem. The resolution was adopted, SO to Sc.
MIR M'kay reported bill TO coin pieces of gold.
OF the value of one dollar. Mr. Kennedy of Md.
presented in the form of a resolution the Warren
ton IN. CO. letter of Gen Jackson in behalf Of a
"Judlclous Tariff" for the protection of iron,
lead, wool, and all American products necessary
TO the country in time Of war, and for developing
its resources. MIR X. determining 10 bring the ma
jority TO vote upon it, called the previous ques-
ton. MIR Steenrod moved to lay the resolution
on the table, which motion was rejected, ayes 10,
noes 49, There was general trepidation a.
mong the majority while the vote was being ia
ken, and number changed their votes amidst
the uproar and laughter of the House. The pre-
vlous question was not seconded, and Mr. Brown,
OF Indiana, offered an amendment, em5odyno
what he represented to be MIR Clay's views in re.
gard to the Compromise act. The previous ques-
lion upon the amendment was moved and agreed
to-and the vote being taken il was rejected-s2
TO 81, on the ground that it was thought to be
spurious. Mr. Hamlin moved reconsideration,
but the House adjourned without taking the
question.
On Tuesday in the Senate, Mr. Bates presented
a memorial from Northampton, Mass. demonstrate
ing against the annexation of Texas, signed by
all parties there. MIR Tappan said he had receiv-
ed similar memorial, but doubted whether it
would not be more proper to present it to the
Executive! Mr. Benton addressed the Senate on
MIR M'Duffie's bill.
In the House, Mr. IIamlin's motion to reconsi.
der the vote Mr. Kennedy's resolution coming
up, Mr. White Of Ky. charged thatthe sentiments
attributed by Mr. Brown to Mr. Clay on the Com
promise act, were forgery. Mr. Brown said
they were given in the Ohio Statesman Of the
Goth of March The remarks attributed to Mr.
Clay were that he was opposed to protection!
After spending some time in hearing amendments
from Mr. Brown of his amendment, which were
generally disposed of by the house with a laugh,
as they utterly failed to suit the gentlemans pur-
pose, the subject was passed over. Mr. Darragb,
he new member from Pennsylvania, appeared
md took his seat.
On Wednesday, in the Senate, memorials were
presented by Mr. Pearce of MARYLAND and Mr.
Francis of Rhode Island, demonstrating against
my change of the present Tariff. Mr. Simmons,
IF Rhode Island, delivered his views n opposi.
ion to Mr. M'Dufie's bill to re-arrange the Tariff.
In the House Intellectual effort was made to
AXE up the resolution of the Senate fixing day
or adjournment. A number of bills were report
ID from committees, mostly Of local interest.
In The Senate, Thursday, Mr. Wright pre-
'ented memorial from New York, demonstrating
against the annexation of Texas Memorials
we're also presented by Messrs Wright, Tall
nadge, MooreheaG and Sturgeon, in favor of the
existing tariff, and against the bill reported by the
of ways and means. Mr. Simmons
continued his speech in opposition to Mr. M'Duf-
les tariff bill.
In the House, Mr. Dromgoole reported joint
from the committee Of ways and means
declaring the issue of Treasury notes, bearing
Iomnal interest, and payable one year after date,
vas contrary to law. The resolution was refer
ed to the committee Of the whole. An ineffec-
ua effort was made by Mr. Mckay to fix the 9th
f April for the consideration of the new Tariff
ill. The House then went into committee Of
he whole on the Army bill. The amendment