Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-02-28

II eral SOVeTUuieut w ~ = Hol tattSlbP eo uis
tate to State relative o5ilsinternal. resu-
uia,ions.
Resolutions were presented from The
Legislature Of Indiana, calling upon Con-
gress 10 take measures for the speedy oc-
cupalion of Oregon, '.peaceably If we
can, forcibly if we must" Rather strong
language, after the arrival OF the Special
Munster from England to negotiate on llie
subject. .& .'S'
Mr.. Holmes, 10 the great satisfaction OF
The ladies', moved that the House adjourn
to Wednesday, in order that members
might have an opportunity of visiting the
Steamer Princeton. This was carried by
acclama,ian. Many of The young mem.
bers were vastly pleased. They would
have made The molion themselves but they
were afraid it would notread well al home.
AS i, was they pronounced "iiolmes to be
good fellow"
Cochraue, the young man who fell in
the duel, was buried this morning. The
authorities have taken measures for the
apprehension of May aad the seconds. II
is said The duelling law will be rlsidly ell
forced upon them.
In The Senate, this morning, Mr. Mile.
reported a bill extending for ten years The
charters of The Banks Of this District. The
bill contains salulary provision to the
effect, that whenever any one OF the Banks
shall suspend specie payment. It shall be
the duty of the Courts to see that lis affairs
are placed in state of liquidation.
MIR. Buchanan gave notice that he will
move 10 r,commend the hill, with a view
of amending it, so that the stockholders
shall be liable for the amount ol bills in
circulation.
Mr.. Seuplc made an unsuccessful er-
furl 10 take up his resolution providing lor
the abroaa,ion of iha, article which relates
10 the Join, &C. .upaton Of Oregon. lie gave
notice tha, he will renew the attempt to-
morrow. The new British Minister was
nresen,. He no doubt thought it was
strange procedure. -.
Mr.. Archer offered a resolution calling
ON The President for all the Information In
his possession which will shew that the
American Navy has been used for promo
,ion of the slave trade; also calling lo'
comics Of correspondence between our 60
yerunlent and Portugal 90 the subject. III
lies over. :.
The House bill providing for the relief
of the survivors of those lost IN The Gram
nus. was read twice and referred 10 the
Naval Committee.
The bill appropriating $4,000 for the
improvement Of Pennsylvania Avenue,
was passed aud sent 10 the House. If this
bill should become law, the Avenue will
become one of The most beautiful thorough
fares in the world. II is proposed to have
four rows of trees reaching from the Capi-
tai 10 The President's House.
The remainder Of the day was devoted
TO the consideration Of the bill making
compensation to Pension Agents.
The House met on board the steamer
Princeton. Her commander, Capt. Stock
ton. provided an excellent dinner, and then
took his visitors down the river. Her big
gun carving 200 pound balls were repea-
,sdlv fred. The balls could be seen raj
sing spray on the water at distance OF
,hree miles. She would very quickly
| | move the previous question upon an enemy
Feb. 81.
In the Senate, as usual, numerous pesl-
| tons were presented asking reductIon'ot
| hostage. Mr.. Merrick appears 10 have
forgotten his promise to call up The bill on
that subject.
The Joint resolution of Mr.. TaPpaa,
limiting the term of service OF the Judges
of the Supreme and Circuit Courts OF the
U. S., was made the special order for the
Cd Monday in March.
Mr.. 'Tappan submitted resolution
which lies over, calling for copies oil pro-
ceedinss in the case Of Alexander 5. Mac
keuZie.
MIR. Semple introduced his bill provi-
ding for The remodeIling Of oIr Consular
establishment. 1t was referred to the
Committee on Commerce.
MIR, Evans from the Finance Committee
repor,ed bill to remit the duties on i'm
ported rail road iron. in certain cases.
The remainder OF the day was devoted
10 the consideration Of the tariff question.
Mr.. Bates having the floor, spoke with
much warmth in defence OF the present
protective tariff.
In the House, The bill of Mr.. Duncan
providing for the casting of votes for
President and Vice President on the same
day Throughout, The country, was made the
special order for this day two weeks. SO
FAR as the House is concerned, think the
bill will pass. -,
sunsry resolutions of,he State OF Maine
asking ,he speedy action of Congress rela-
Five 10 claims for French s'oliations, were
presented and referred 10 the Committee
on Foreign Affairs.
The consideration Of The Report of the
Select Committee on The Rules,'was then
resumed the questioy still being on the
motion to rercoml9i, with instructions to
reiusert9he 2lst Rule.
Mr.. Burt, of YOUR Stale, having the floor,