Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-12
Various petitions were presented, among which
were BY Messrs. Tallmadge, Francis and Buchanan,
nnainsi any modification OF the Tariff

varou. petitions were presented, among which
were by Messrs. Talmadee, Francis and Buchanan,
against any modification OF the Tariff.
In the House, the Army Retrenchment Bill was
taken IN in Committee Of the Whole on the Union, |
and the greater part Of the time until Two o'clock, the
time fixed for the close OF debate. was occupied by
Messrs Black Of s. c., (who reported the bill from
the Committee on Retrenchment0 Coles, and other
members, in discussion OF the details Of the bill.
Mr. Holmes moved TO add proviso that no officer
or private soldier should be compelled to attend pub
lie religious ship OF form antagonist to his re'l-
pious belief and referring TO the fact that com,
plants on the subject had lately been made, urged the
amendment, to secure TO every individual in the ser
vice the right provided for in The Constitution, of the
enjoyment of the freedom of conscience.
Mr. Petit, Of Ia, moved to amend the amendment
by providing that person in the public service shall
be obliged to attend church at oil, and proceeded TO
nflict upon the House repetition of his dsgraoefl
and impions speech Of Saturday in Remuneration of
the Christian religion.
Mr.. Hunt. of N. Y, expressed his deep regret that
an amendment had been offered which had been made
the hinge Of such speech as that Of Mr. Petit, and
proceeded briefly 10 advocate the obvious benefits OF
The employment Of Chaplains for the presentation of
religious truths to the minds Of soldiers and sail,
ors who else secluded they are from society would
| be certainly without it.
Both these and various other amendments were re-
iected and the bill estimated TO elect saving of
half million of dollars, was reported to the House
| which was passed under the previous question; Yeas
l09-Nays IS,
| The rules having been suspended for the DISPOSE
ton of business The Speakers table, the Scnne's
resolution for the final adjournment of the session on
| the 9th May came up.
Mr.. Dromgoole objected to fixing day a, present,
holding that should be left be determined by the
progress of the business and moved to postpone the
resolution unr the 18th of May.
A call of the House exhibited l59 members present.
The resolution ,eas then postponed by Loco Foco
rote-Yeas 81, Nays 65.
WAsHNoToS April 5.
The Committee took up the bill making appropria-
tons for certain harbors and rivers
The first item was an appropriation of $50 600 for
the Improvement of the navigation of the OHIO river
between Pittsburgh and the Falls at Louisville.
motion was made to amend by increasing the
amount 10 500 OOO This amendment was strcnu.
ously advocated by the Western members on The
ground Of the importance of the great horoughiae &c
which the sum was to be applied.
The amendment was adopted by the following
vote-ayes "a, nays 30.
The next item was $3.50 900 for the Ohio river be
low the Falls the Mississippi Missouri, Illinois, ant
Arkansas rivers.
Mr. Hoge, Of ILL.,. moved an amendment increasing
the sum to 1923 O0O The amendment was supported
by various members
Mr.. G. Davis, of KY, went for it, AID said the Yves
had been neglected, culpnhlv neglected, in the npplc'
ton of the public money. The last war had cost SOM
$50 millions, which was expended for the benefit q
the Eastern portion Of the country. In addition t.
this, other vast sums had been expended in like man
ner 1t time something should be done for tn
West. Mr.. Van Buren's administrator had done in
justice to the West for during its existence, the ap
! preparations TO certain Western Improvements hat
r been wholly stopped. And yet this Northern mai
e w'h1 Southern principles, was now counting tn
West for its support. The Government at that tim
n greatly increased the public expenditures and squan
dered vast sums and yet nothing was done to advanc
the great interests of the West MIR. ID. sud he ha
u pro # OF these allegations He then made stncnen
= Of the items which had sweed the expenses of Nj
Van Buren's administration to the enormous amour
>, which had been squnndered while he was in power
y He said. after having thus exhausted the treasnr
and plunged the country into debit that party had re
5 fused to make the necessary appropriations to NEE
the liabilities of the Government They had foldc
their arms and refused to come forward and sha'
II the responsibility with the Wings, and make the M
o cessary appropriations. VIVA, was the cause of til
j. change OF policy? Why, Presidential election WI
70 coming on, and it was necessary to make show
1t economy, until Mr. Van Buren, should be reelected
n Mr. Van Buren, was defeated. and now an attempt
+ made to hold the Wings responsible for the enba
easements and debts which his administration prod
ced. Mr.. D. continued his remarks to the end OF II
s. hour and went into searching examination OF u
1t abuses of Mr. Van Buren's administration. He MAJ
lie powerful speech.
Mr.. Payne of Ala, addressed the committee, Al
10 said he had not made political speech during I
It session. He endeavored TO throw the 'csponshl'
of the discussions Of that character, that had TAX
y place, upon the Wings He defended Mr.. Van Bur
~ agans, the charge of having been opposed to the Ia
nr war, and also in regard TO the public expenditure
j.; He noticed other charges and sent to the desk, 10
~ read by The Clerk, the letter of Mr.. Newton, OF
The Clerk read portions of the letter, and Mr.. Ne
ton appealed earnestly to Mr.. Payne, for an opp
tunitv to explain. Mr.. P. declined and proceed
- with his remarks. He spoke an hour.
Mr. Bowlin, of Missouri, got the floor next,
whom Mr.. Newton again appealed for PERMISSION
- make an explanation, in regard TO his letter. MIR.
~ declined to yield the floor, and is making poi'l
AZ speech as ! close
,is SENATE. Mr.. Pearce presented memorial, "
,rs numerously signed by men of all parties among
ne employers and ournevtnen talors Of Baltimore, pr
m ing that no reduction may be made of duties on
nd ported clothing Also resolutions of the Leglslaf
no Of MARYLAND in favor of free bridge over the ef
i'm ern branch of the Potomac. Also. by the same re
he uons calling for further securities to masters in
$ i, property of slaves.
m. Mr.. Upham two memorials from Vermont,
en EMMY protesting against any proceedings to br
en- Texas into the Union.
,de Mr. Buchanan. fifteen memorials from differ
en- parts of Pennsylvania, rcmon>tratlng against {
change in the existing Tariff.
E ls Mr.. Phelps, similar memorial from citizens
ont Essex county, N. Y.
BILE Mr. Evans submitted resolution calling on
his President il he does no, think i, incompatible
&C. the pu lie service. furnish copies of all corresr
denee between The funo'iOnares Of this and the +
uld lsh government, showing purpose, or want of
by pose on the part Of Great Britain 10 interfere, IN
rii- FORM with Texas.