Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-03
CONGR EssIONAL.
Correspondence Of Charleston Patriot.
WASHINGTON, March 2

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Tn the Senate about dozen memorials
were presented by Mr.. Buchanan, from
Pennsylvania, protesting against any
change in the present Tariff Act. I
He also presented memorials from col
ored people sof Pennsylvania, protesting
against slavery. These were disposed Of
in the usual summary way.
Mr.. Evans gave noticeslha, inasmuch
as Mr.. Benton is now able; to attend, ne
will on Monday move TO take up the reso-
luton Of the Finance COMMITTEE, recom-
mending the indefinite .postponement oil
Mr.. McDuffiie's Tariff Bill.
Mr.Evans also gave notice that he will
on Monday call up his resolution, fixing
the 20lh Of May for the closing of The pre-
sent Session.
After the disposal Of local matters, the
Senate resumed the considerations OF the
resolution of Mr.. Semple, requesting the
Presidenttog give the years notice for the
abrogation of that articleaof the treaty OF
1918, which relates to thejoiat occupation
Of Oregon.
Mr.. Sewer made some brief remarks,
after which, the question was taken on
the resolution, aud il was rejected. Yeas
lS-Nays 2S. The negative vote was
much stronger than was anticipated.
In the House, inemorial.was presented
from the Colonization Society of this Dis
,rict, praving the adoption of measures tor
the security, enlargement and permanent
prosperity of Liberia, as free. indepen-
dent and Christian State. Itwasreferred
10 The Committee on Foreign Affairs.
On motion Of Mr.. Hubbard, a resolution
was adopted, requiring the Secretary OF
The Treasury to report the average rates OF
foreign and domestic exchanges, annually,
from 1916 to 1914 I; also, the number and
capital of the existing State Banks, and
the extent of their circulation.
On molion Of Mr.. Smith resolution
was adopted inssruc,ing the Judiciary
Committee 10 consider the expediency OF
amending the present law, SO that the U.
s. Courts shall not take jurisdiction III
CAGES between citizen Of The Stale where
the sui, is brought, and citizen Of another
State, in a less sum than S2,0OO, exclusive
;ofscosts.
Mr.. Houston presented resolutions from
the Legislature Of Alabama, in favor OF
reduction of the rate of postage.
After the disposal Of some unimportant
ma,,ers,,ihe House resumed the considera-
lion Of the resolution from The Select
Committee on The Rhode Island Memorial
asking power 10 send for persons and pa
pers.
The pending question was on the mo-
tion of Mr.. Causin 10 discharge the Com
mi,,ee from further consideration of the
subject. This was rejected. Yeas 70
Nays sc.
Mr.. Elmer,moved TO lay the whole sub
iecl on the table. This also failed, yeas
72,naysS "a.
The resolution of the Committee was
then adopted, yeas 76, nays a..
- Mr.. Harden movedsa reconsideration ol
the vote, and on that. motion made.a laugh
able political speech against Mr.. Van
Buren,.
MIR. Burke movedsto lay The motion to
Z reconsider oDlbe table.
After call Of the House, this motion
! prevailed. So the resolution remains IN
full force, aud tho Select Committee have
mower to send to Rhode Island for any
number of witnesses they may deem
proper. II is supposed that porr will be
among The number.
The remainder of the day was devoted
s,o-the consideration in Committee, OF The
Senate bill to*remount< the second res1'
ment Of dragons.
~. ~ March %.
In the Senate to-day. there were, as
usual, numerous memorials protesting
against any alteration Of the tariff act,
which, ii is now predicteds S@ill pass the
House. -s#...sz
s. Mr.: Haywood. in pursuance Of notice,
introduced score Of bills for reducing the
salariesof Government officers.
The House bill, making appropriation
for pensions was again taken up, and afte.
some unimportant verbal amendments
ordered TO be engrossed. 1t sill retains
The proviso "..that no army or navy officer
shall re:eias a pension, while receiving
pay from Government as such"
After the passage of. some local bills
8andsthe disposal. Of nnimporlanl business
theFbill Of Mr.. Merrick, providing for al
teration in the present rates Of postage
was called up and debated tilthe adjourn
ment.
Ini1he House. an Intellectual motion wa
made BY Mr.. Davis, Of Kentucky, Iosus
pepdth rules. for the purpose OF introdu.
cling All. additional standing rule, making
iltheduly ofthe clerk to call the roll on the
meeting Of the House every. morning, anc
,orecordi the names ofthe absentees. Could
this rule be adopted, The fear of exposure
would secure good attendance Of mem.
hers. Ash is, there is seldom quorum
for an bcurtogeiher.
Some days ago Select Committee was
appointed TO consider the Resolutions o
tha Legislature Of Virginia, strongly de:
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