The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-03-27

on certain articles proposed by Mr.. Mckay's
tariff; exhibited by what means the Interests
of the American manufacturer, farmer and
artisan would be sacrificed in order to go to
the support of the British tradesmen; and o.
pened up the absurdity of supposing even that
this bill would pass Congress or even the Poo
pie be satisfied with the repeal law, DC.
Mr.. Henly, after some animated remarks,
moved the previous question; which was sec
onded, and the bill passed, Yeas lib, Nays
81. The reconsideration was moved without
a design to carry) and rejected.
Mr.. Dromsoole also reported from the same
Committee bill - establish the ''Jndepen-
dent Treasury; which, after much confusion
and excitement-a motion of Mr.. Barnard
having failed, by Yeas 62, Nays 100, to lay 1t
on the table-was referred to the COMMITTEE
of the Whole Oh the Union.
The House adjourned.
Thursday, March Ia
In the House of Representative, to day, the
Rhode Island question was further discussed
during the morning hour by Mr.. Caleb Smith
of In. in sensible speech in opposition to ac-
ton upon the memorial and unqualified con-
domination of Dorrism both in principle and
in practical operation.
Rathbun and Kennedy, of Ia, and exhibited
quite to the discomposure of the Locos, Mr.,
Van Burens recorded speeches and votes IN
the Convention for revising the Constitution
of New York in decided hostility to the prin-
ciples of universal suffrage, and TO the election
by the People of Justices Of the Peace, and IN
favor of establishing as requisite quaIflca-
ton for voter not only the working on the
highway but his being householder-the
glaring inconsistency Of all which. and the
principles now professed by those who were
soon to 90 into the Presidential contest under
his banner, he commented on.
Mr.. Hardin moved to suspend the rules to
offer resolution calling for report from the
Secretary Of the Treasury Of the amount OF
revenue collected during the present fiscal
wear, and that estimated for the remainder OF
it-dstnguishing the receipts from the lands
and customs. Refused, Yeas 81, Nays So
the Locos almost in body voting against the
information.
The Military Academy bill was debated in
Committee of the Whole on the Union during
the remainder ofthe day.
The Senate went into Executive Session.
The Senate have confirmed.
Mr.. John Y. Mason Of Virginia as Secreta-
ry of the Navy.
They have rejected Robert Rantoul as Col
lector of the Port of Boston, and confirmed.
Mr. James S. Green as U. S. District At
tofney for New Jersey.
Weston as Postmaster at Augusta, Me-,
and Chandler as collector at Passamaquoddy,
Ne. have both been rejected.
Washington, March Is, 1874.
In my letter yesterday, i communicated the
fact of the confirmation of Judge Mason of
Virginia to the Secretaryship of the Navy,
which was the only action Of the Senate known
at the time of mailing my letter. 1t appears
that the name of Robert Rantoul, Jr. Esq,
nominated to the Collectorship Of the port Of
Boston was rejected by large vote, as / I'M
derstand. James S. Greene was confirmed
to the office of q. S. District Attorney for the
District of New Jersey.
The annual appropriation bill for the sup
port of the Military Academy at West Point,
was under consideration in the House, yes
terday, when closing my letter.-DurinS that
debate, the Tyler movement for the annexa-
ton of Texas to the Union was alluded to, and
/ refer you to the sketch of the debate as re-
ported in this mornings Intelligencer, par
ticularly to the remarks of Mr.. Winthrop.
1t is now high time that the people of the
country should fairly understand the hereto
fore covert designs of the Administration, and
the now secret, but well understood, negotia-
tons for tie annexation Of that Republic TO
the United States.
Had not the recent disaster on board the
Princeton deprived the Executive of two i'm
portant members of his cabinet, Treaty
would now undoubtedly, have been before the
Sepate for its ratification or rejection. The
views of the late Secretaries on this subject
were well known, as, also, that the terms ola
treaty were nearly, if not quite, determined
upon, and arranged. A special Minister has
been on the ground for some time past, and al
most daily closeted with the Acting Presi-
dent.
The motire of JOHN TYLER in this suicidal
movement, so far as the Unicn itself is con-
cerned, is well understood here, and the coun-
try should also understand it. That infatua-
ted individual has been led 10 believe that by
stalking his fortunes on such an issue he can
be elevated again by the vote of the people,
to the high position into which mere accident
placed him.
There can be no doubt whatever that a
treaty will be communicated to the Senate in
two weeks after the reorganization of the Cab
met; and it is the duty of the free population
of the North and the West, to see that their
sentiments are well understood by those upon
whom the final responsibility of the settlement
of this question will rest. Petitions should
flow in upon the Senate without delay, on
what should be distinctly understood as TY-
LER MOVEMENT for the dissolution cftle u
mon
y The land distribution repeal bill which
passed the House in such haste a few days
since, has been summary disposed of by the
Senate. Mr.. Crittenden moved to lay it on
the table.
Mr.. King ofAlabama, asked him if he meant
TO call it up again in short time.
Mr.. Crittenden replied with great emphasis,
never sir. as long as live, never, neverp
A vote was then taken on it, and it was laid
on the table-22 to 10; a party vote.
March 10Th.
OREGoN'-The debate is going on upon
this subject in the Senate, and Mr.. Choate,