Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-02-13
CONGRESSIONAL.

Inc main business occupying the attcr-
ton OF the Senate for some time mast. has
been the question embodying the tariff prin-
c'ple. The principal speakers have been
Evans of Maine in favor of it. and McDuffie
OF South Carolina, agains. it. Mr.. McDuf
ne expresses our views exactly, and doubt
less the high tariff men will be equally plea
sed with the remarks of Mr. Evans. Mr..
McDuffie said, in the course of his remarks,
that when few years ago the compromise
act was passed, satisfied with this adjustment
and disguised with the miserable scramble
tor the cmouments of office, TO which the
great interests of the country were too often
sacrificed, retired from the federal councils
with the firm determination TO spend the re-
malnder of my days in peaceful retirement.
and when that compromise was violated,
consented to come here from no earthly con
sdcration but the hope of giving some agcn-
cy in restoring it. And now declare that,
when the hope of accomplishing that great
object shall desert me, Shall shake off the
dust of my feet, and leave this hall forever.
The question was finally postponed.
The bill TO refund Gen. Jackson's fine.
which passed the House, has been reported
in the Senate, with an amennmcpt p1oyjdno
that no censure shall be implied on the iudoo
who imposed the fine. The House will not
accept this amendment and the bin will un-
doubleday be lost. We do not notice TINT
any other important business has lately been
before the Senate.
Al our latest dates, the bill making an ap-
preparation otland for the improvement ofthc
Fox and Wisconsin rivers, had not been final
y acted on the Senate. Every thing looks
favorable for its being passed by that body.
In the House, Mr.. Wellerraiscd something
of an excitement by his reply to Mr.. Sew
art, on question concerning the navigation
ofthe Mississippi. Mr.. Weller made some
eight or ten distinct charges of falschood
against MIR. Stewart, and insisted on it that
he had proved them. An angry excitement
vas OF course created on the floor of the
House. Mr.. Stewart, undoubtedly made
wrong statements; statements of the slme
character and intended to accomplish the
same ends as were those of OgIe some wears
since, but Mr.. Weller would have done all
his duty had he simply proved the m:sslatc-
ments, and left the public 10 apply the brand
OF falschoods. Upon calm consideration,
Mr.. Weller must suffer in the public csimq-
ton, nor will it be an excuse that Mr. Stew
art was all he asserted him TO be.
The debate on the 2lst rule still continues
ana as tar as we can judge from indications.
is likely to continue. The opinion however
is, that when decision is had, the rule will
be abolished. No decision has vet been
made with regard to the general ticket mem.
bers. The decision will probably be favor
able to their retaining thei. seats. The
Oregon question is under discussion. The
proposition is to csta5lablish our claim to al
the territory that properly belongs to us. an,
extend overIta Territorial Jurisdiction. The
rate OF the matter is yet uncertain. The
Mississippi, and the Lakes employ cons;d
cradle share of the attention of Congress-
without as yet, any thing being done.
"A resolution has been introduced TO in.
struct the proper committee to bring in bill
to abolish the military academy at West Point
We hope this institution will be abolished
tor we believe nation had much better be
taxed to instruct its citizens in the art of
peace, than war.
Mr.. Dodge presented, Resolution of the
Council and House Representatives of the
Territory of Wisconsin, relative to the ship
canal around the falls of St. Mary, at the
outlet of lake Superior: referred TO the com.
mi,tce on roads and canals. The petition
of citizens of the territory of Wisconsin, as
king Congress for an appropriation for a road
from Sheboyagan, on lake Michigan. 10 "
chedah and Fond du Lac, on lake Winnie
bago, to Grand lake, on Fox river; referred
10 same committee