The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-04-03
CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, March l6.


luton that the business of engraving Maps,
Charts, &c. be taken from the hands of the
Clerk of the House, and given to Special
ginia, opposed it.
Mr.. SimOnton then made some startling
expositions, which showed that the grossest
frauds had been practiced in this business
These maps were piled in stacks about the
Capitol. like so much lumber. They had
been given as jobs 10 favorites. The House
in four years had paid S5S,000 for these
Maps, and the work had not been worth &c.
900! In one case, the contractor got S140O
for Map, which the Engraver swore he re-
ceived only $50 for; in another $500, for
what the workman who made the Map got
SI25-another $4,000 for what cost $50,
&c. &c. Mr.. s. cared not what party was i'm
plicated, these things were disgraceful and
iniquitous.
Mr.. Adams thought the names Of those en-
gagged in these frauds ought to have been re-
ported.
Mr.. s. replied that the proof of collision
was not plain enough, and the Committee
thought best to bear the past, and guard the
future.
WASHINGTON, March ~.
Mr.. McClernand OF Ill. occupied the NOR
ming hour in the House, in speech upon the
Rhode Island&emorial that nobody listened
to.
In the Senate, Mr.. Choate made upon the
Oregon question, decidedly the most eloquent
speech ever listened to. 1t occupied about
two hours in its delivery, and was listened to
by Senators and by a crowded auditory with
marked attention. lift shall ever find its way
into print, with all its force and all its beau
ties, as it was delivered. it will at least stand
side by side with the highest and most sue
cessful efforts Of our greatest statesmen. In
it satire, poetry and argument were blended
with the most statesman like views and the
highest moral sentiments. And when, after
finishing his argument, he turned to the dec
laration made by Mr.. Buchanan that there
was, with the exception of our city popula-
ton, deep and abiding hatred of Great Brit
tain and desire to renew with her the bloody
strife of war; the patriotic fervor and chris
tan feeling with which he denied the exist
ence of any such sentiment, and rebuked its
utrerdi;ccee, brought tears to the eyes of Sena-
tors as well as spectators,
You will have seen by the Madisonian that
Mr.. Tyler does not think it advisable further
to conceal the true position of the negocia-
ton for the annexation of Texas. The trea-
ty has been agreed upon and received the al
most unanimous acquiescence Of the Texan
Congress. 1t has hitherto been only matter
Of conjecture in what form the annexation
would be urged upon the nation; whether it
should be accompanied by legislation or by
treaty, but it is now evident that it will be
presented in the latter shape, and that being
the case, | can say, without the least posi-
BILE chance of error, that the constitutional
majority necessary to the ratification of the
treaty, can not be obtained in the Senate. 1t is
doubtful if it can obtain even bare majority.
although it is considered certain that every
Locofoco Senator will 90 for the measure and
it will be rejected solely by the patriotism and
to the Union of Wing Senators
from the South and Southwest.
Mr.. Calhoun is expected TO arrive here
during the week, but it is possible the treaty
may be submitted to the Senate before he
reaches here as thereby, all the honor and the |
benefit to be derived from it, will
be claimed for John Tyler. This will form
the capital with which he will go into the |
Convention at Baltimore and which he fool |
ishly and vainly believes will be sufficient to |
procure him the Locofoco nomination..
WAsHIsGToy, March 90.
After the adjournment yesterday, the one |
almost universal question was-did you hear
Mr.. Choate's speech upon the Oregon ques-
toni Its praises were in the mouths of ev-
cry one, and that person who was obliged TO |
respond in the negative, did so with feeling |
Of deep regret, that a treat so rare, rich and |
eloquent, should have been lost to them. 1t |
is emphaticaly the speech of the session.
one which the Wing party in Congress is
proud TO acknowledge as an emaDation from
one within its own ranks. The effect of it
has been 10 raise Wing Oregon stock at least
100 per cent; and to place the New England
Senator upon pedestal high and command
ing among those American Orators and
Statesmen who fill large place in the public
eye, and by whose talents, noble sentiment,
thrilling and captivating eloquence, is truly
Illustrated the American Orator. Statesman
md inconuptible Patriot. While it adds
much to the already brilliant reputation Of the
Senator, firmly fixing and establishing for
iim high and enviable reputation, it also re-
lects additional lustre upon the purity Of New
England national sentiment and TO the re-
Town Of the good old Commonwealth of
Mr.. Buchanan is to make his rejoinder to-
lay, but to what effect, so far as rescuing
himself and his reputation from the wretched
position into which he was placed by Mr..
Jhoate, remains to be seen. He will prob
bly, resort again TO his old tricks of prevent
ng the remarks of Mr.. c. by way Of relief to
himself.
Ierds.
As the question of annexation of this Re-
ublic has, and is, creating much feeling here
nd elsewhere, if may as well be stated that ,
oses have been counted on the American
ide Of the question, in the Senate, as well as
pom the Texan. No treaty, having in view
nat object, can receive the constitutional
ote of two thirds, and probably not the sup
ort Of majority Of the present Senate, as .