Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-01-12


but only two Of the others are Whigs-so
that it is not certain that any thing will be done
This debate was far the most interesting one
that has taken place since have been here
and the general good temper that was preserved
throughout, even by Southern members, upon a
topic SO exciting, seems to afford the hope that
the day has gone by for evaporation and prelu-
dlcial violence in the consideration OF such deli.
| cate matters. There was, now and then, an eX-
ceptlon, 1t is true--but it was as nohing, COM
pared 10 what has been evnced, in previous Con-
crosses, upon these topics.
| Among those who appeared, for the first time,
OH the arena, and with great credit to himself,
was Mr.. Stephens of Georgia. His remarks
were brief, and to the point--and, although the
subject was not one that admitted of much dis.
play of ora,orcal power, most effective II was
his maiden effort--and no small curiosity was
felt to hear one who had been preceded by a re-
putation earned in the late campaign in Geor-
GA None were disappointed with this effort.
After this subject had been disposed of, an al.
tempt was made to adjourn--but, although it
was then past four O'Clock, it was voted down,
in order TO enable Slide !, OF La, to introduce
resolution that the House 90 into Committee OF
the Whole, TO take up the bill relating to Gene
raj Jackson's fine. A two thirds vote having
been obtained, Slldell spoke his full hour in sup
port OF the bill. After which, on motion Of Mr.
lngersoll, the Committee rose.
a motion was made and carried, TO adjourn
over until Tuesday. There is, therefore, no
session of either House to-day.
There is little OF interest, in this City, to com.
munIca,c. As usual, there is plenty of idle and
unioundcd gosslp--but nothing worth repeating.
The unscrupulous, highhanded and overbearng
conduct the Van Burenites, towards the friends
of Mr.. Calhoun, and also towards Johr Tyler, is
not without its results. The breach between
the White House and the rampant friends Of
Van Buren,, is open and undisgused. The Presi.
dent does not hesitate 10 express his preference
for Clay, as between him and Van Buren--and
he even goes 81 far as TO remove Van Burenites
from office. and replace them with good Wings.
The gu lleiIn" Is NOW reversed and the "slaugh-
ter oi the NHaccnis " Is on the other side OF the
house. few days since, a friend of mine APP
Piled for ;wo appointments for post Offices in n.
Carolina. Although the applicants were avow.
I'd Clay men, there was no difficulty in obtain
my their appointment, at once.
Nor is it only IN appointments, that this evil
dcncc of change is afforded. The Madisonan
makes no disguise OF this open and unsparng
hostility to Van Burensm. in every shape
The old lady that presites over the Richmond
aluson to the rumor every where prevalent,
that "Tyler is abon, to shin his vessel and 20
over to The Clay bark" Aunty Rnch'e entrea's
the MadIsonlan "to contradict It amhorH@itety'"
Inc Old lady Is bnt calling sPrlts that VIII not
come. Instead OF contradcung the oliiclal Jour
nal rather confirms the rumor. II says II mas no
idea oil gong upon TOOLS Grand to ask John
tyler whether ne has formed coalition win
Henry Gay Inc richmond Enquirer next
tries 10 work upon John Joness feelings, and TO
excite nus Vrtuous Indignation because Clay and
the wings emp'led their overilow'ng urns OF
wrath upon the head "of Mr. iyler. 10 all
TINS John replies: yes, aunty. but then "these
INJURIES nave been avenged; we are now