Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-01-01
WAsnlscros. Dec eolh. le4s.

SdmSs e. CNUHFt, Esq
There was not much business transacted in Ell
tbe- House Of Congress on Saturday,. but still whs,
little was done had something Of Importance in IL
In the Senste-Mr. Levy OF Florida asked leave
to withdraw his motion proposing the opening OF
negotiations with Spain for the purchase OF Cuba
He took this in Difference to the opinions
others for whom he had respect. The leave was
granted.
The Oregon Resolutions of red by Mr.. Atchispn
Of Missouri, and to which referred last week, for
the establishment of tie rritorisI government over
Oregon--for civil and military jurisdc tion over
the same &c, were tssd.
Mr.. Calhoun and made few remarks, and
asked he movers consent that they should lie
to some future day. He wished a full Senate when
they were considered. .'e desired that these res
olulions and The resolution offered by Mr.. Allen,
for termination OF the joint occupancy 10 Oregon.
should be considered together. Mr.. Aichison was
willing to defer to the wishes Of the Senator from
South Carolina, and the motion to lay the table
was carried but Withdrawn the suggestion Of Mr..
Allen and referred by general consent.
The remarks of MIR. Calhoun were brief, bu, gen
orally considered important as giving some indics-
tons ofhis coarse upon the Oregon controversy -
lie viii not act hastily 10 any step. and il is sup
posed will oppose any and all measures OF a nos
tile character as long there is any hope Of secur.
ing our rights in a peaceable and ancable way
with those expressed by him some years sgo When
he recommended his plan "of a wise and masrsrly
inactivity, as the hest mode of securing to our
country all that il really desirable in the Oregon
territory West Of the Rocky mountains.
vi an we'll infurnSd that Mr.. Calhoun has no sp-
prehenson Of war about Oregon as the controversy
now stands, and is determined thai no measure
shall be adopted If he can prevent il, which will
provoke hostiiii-s. But we shs hear him in full
sben the subject comes back into the Senate from
the Commi''e@ room. He now occupies position
before the Country and the world in which he may
act a most distinguished part. feel great aoxiety
TO hear him speak out, for With all his faults and
tsrgversa,ions have for him personally a warm
feeling. HIS presence in tho Senate 10 regarded
with the most lively satisfaction ut this time.
In the House Of R.pres-n,atves--the whole
Session of Saturday was taken up with debate
upon the election Of Superintendent and assistant,
to the folding room. The M0nentoHs question
vas not decided.
TO.DAY's PROCEEDINGS.
In the Sen,te to-day Mr.. flanagan of Indiana,
offered several resolutions, tho purpo,es Of whdh
were to declare our title to Oregon up to 81 deg.
20 mnutea-ths, no power exi.tsd in osr Govern
ment to transfer its soil and the alag OF its
citizens to any foreign power-snd that an aban-
donment OF any portion Of the territory would he
an abandonment Of the honor, character and best
interests of tho American people
Mr.. McDufie presented memorial from the
Board Of Trade OF the city Of Charleston praying
the establishment of a Branch min, in that city
Gov. Ca" offered q resolution directing tho Com
m,ree on military affairs to inquire into the exne'
disncy of constructing a Ship Canal around Tie
falls OF Saut Saint Maria in the State OF Michigan.
with view TO the military defence of the North
Wesie, frontier. MIR Haywood Of N. c., report
ed Bill from the Commiitse on Commerce estab-
fishing Collection District in the State OF Texas
which was passed and sent TO the House Of Rep
rssentstves.
In the House Of Representatives the debate on
the superintendent and assistant Of the folding room
was resumed after long and rambling debate in
which little of every thing was introduced. The
whole subject was referred to a Select Committee
OF Ave.
Tho Sena,e's Bill establishing a Collection dis
irc, in the State of Texas was then taken up and
passed
Mir Levin's motion for reference ofthe MAS.
sachusets resolution" respecting the Nsturali1a-
,ion Lswsto Select COMMITTEES wss again taken up
Mr. Hunt Of N. y. spoke in favor Of The motion and
Mr. Douglass of III. ross to reply, but gave way TO
. motion for adjustment. Hs has the floor to-rnor-
row. have thus given you all ofthe mos, imPor'
tan, proceedings-so good night. Yours. Nc.
SUMMERS.