Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-01-24

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able to comprehend what kind of a stand,
ard that was.
|: This skirmishiug caused much laughter
| On motion of Mr.. Thompson, of Ken
lucky, resolution was adopted, instruct
ingIlle Committee on Ways and Means to
ascertain the probable expense Of keeping
in employment an adequate number o
steamboats,, lorremoving snags in the Mis-
sissippi and Ohio rivers.
Mr.. T. accompanied the resolution by
some very eloquent remarks relative to
the recent disaster on the Mississippi.
At subsequent period, Mr.. Weller mo-
we'd a reconsideration of the vote.
On this motion, debate arose. which
continued to the adjournment, without
any question being taken.
1t is said that the Post Office Commit
zee are unanimous in their intention TO re-
port bill for reduction of letter postage,
A proposition is soon to he made to
Congress from the Relrenchment Com
mittee, TO appoint Board whose duty ii
shall be to examine all candidates for
clerkships and other Offices. lfthis could
be carried into effect, the public business
would be much benefited. There would
be an end to incompetent officers. This
principle is applied 10 surgeons in The Ma
Wy, TO Cadets, and Midshipmen, and why
should it not be extended.
The President has made himself very
popular among the ladies by his determi-
nation Is hold levee every Tuesday even
ing. | believe this has never been done
before.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.
In the Seuale, this morning, MIR. Nc
DuiHe gave notice that he will, to- morrow.
call for the consideration of his Tariff res
oluiions. If he succeeds, we may expect
war to The kuife's point. As Senator
remarked the other day, tariff debate is
like ball Of twine; it has beginning
but requires no little patience to find the
eud. The general impression sill is, that
no action on the Tariff will De had at the
present Session. ii will be talked about,
aud tha, is all.
Mr.. Berrien, from the Judiciary Com
mi,,ee. reported bill authorizing The Sec
retary Of The Treasury 10 compromise with
the surelies of Samuel Swartwout.
The resolution of Mr.. Breese, relative to
an amendment Of The act, repeating the
Sub-Treasury law, was taken up, and af-
tersome explanation adopted.
Numerous petitions, praying the reduc-
lion Of postage, were presented and refer
red. A bill on this subjecl-will be report
ed e is week.
After tho DISPOSAL Of some private busi-
ness, and the reference of some executive
communications, the Senate went into an
executive session. which lasted several
hours. When the doors were opened,
much anxiety was manifested to hear the
fale Of Mr.. Spencer, whose nomination it
was supposed had been under considera-
ton. II appears, however, that it was not
taken up, the whole time having been oc.
cupied on minor nominations. The rumour
that Mr.. S. has sent in his resignation, is,
am told, unfounded.
In The House, MIR. Mckay, from the
Committee on Ways and Means. reported
The Pension, Navy and Forri6calion Ap-
preparation Bills. The latter contains ar
appropriation Of $4,000 for Fori Moul.
lrie, in your harhor; also an appropriation
of $4,000 for Fort Sumter. The total
amount of appropriations in the bill is half
million.
Mr.. Wise, from The Naval Committee,
reported adversely on the resolution relative
to the construction of War Steamers for the
Ohio river.
Mr.. Davis, from the Committee on Pub
lie Lands, reported u bill to repeal the
Distribution Act.
After the transaction of a mass of pri.
vate and local business, The House re
sumed the consideration of The motion to
reconsider the vote on the following reso.
luton, adopted yesterday.
Resolved, That the Committee of Ways
and Means be instructed to inquire what
sum of money will be required TO keep all
the boats now in use, and those in the pro
cess Of preparation. designed To be EN-.
ployed in removing distractions in the nav.
igallou of The Mississippi river and its trib.
utaries, in constant active employment fol-
the national fiscal year commencing OH The
first day of July next, and that they report
to this House the sum for that purpose iu
tho appropriate appropriation bill.
MIR. Bowlin having the floor, made q
speech, in which he sci forth in glowing
colors, the value Of the Western waters
and the imperative duty of government ,t
improve their navigation.
Mr.. Stewart, of Pennsylvania, followed
He conlended that the general government
has full power to make appropriations fo
Internal improvement. He declared tha
a protective Tariff will soon afford ample
means for such objects. In addition tt
this, he was willing 10 rctrench the expen.
dlures for other objects. Ia The course O
his remarks, be caught at some obsorva.
lions incidentally made by MIR. Holmes,
and appeared desirous Of placing him in {
Galse position in regard to this matter.