Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-07-09

upon the southern wing of the Democracy. Mr..
b. said he spoke in behalf of the Democratic por-
ton Of the Ohio delegation. There were some
things which they could not and would not do
! 'lhey would do much for the sake of harmony, but
they would not vote for the bill of the committee
OF ways and means, to reduce the duties on imports
the Union to the contrary Notwithstanding Mr..
| j. said the West had been excluded from their
share of Federal patronage. They had none of
the first or second class of Offices. They had no
ministers abroad-no conuss of the first second,
or third class. They were treated as starlngs, and
the time had now arrived when patience ceased to
| be virtue. The recommendations Of the Ohio
delegation had been disregardcd, and his consit-
uonts were not ready to lick the hand that smotc
! them, or fawn upon the foot that spurncd them
| Neither the Administration nor the organ Of the
Administration should drive them into tho support
| OF measures which they thought wrong. If they
could not have share of the honors of govern
ment, they would, at least, have share Of the
comforts of life. The Ohio delegation was ready
to vote for war taxes, but they would not impose
on tea and coffee war tau. What they would
have done, had the Administration defended tho
interests of the West, by defending the territory
Of the West, he would not say. But war was
going on against miserable Mexican hyena, while
| the country had stood trembling like an aspen
leaf before the British lion, and had not only sur
rendered down to 40, but below 40. 1t had yield
ed up the navigation of Columbia river while it
was fierce for making q war for Southern conquest.
Mr.. b. said he would not vote for the bill Of the
committee of ways and means with tea aud coffee
IN it, or with tea and coffee out of it, The tea and
Coffee it was estimated by the Secretary of the
Treasury, would yield S30000 O0-with tea aud
coffee on the bill, would only yield 5IS000000-
while S2S,000,000, at least, would be required for
the support of the government.
Mr.. Bayly, of Virginia, followed in reply, and
expressed his regret that such speech had been
made, and the Administration assailed about the
loaves and fishes of Office.
Mr.. Yancey, of Ala, followed, and, after making
an argument in favor Of free trade, proceeded to
comment on the declaration of independence" of
the Ohio delegation. He for throwing the
macontents newfoundland told them to 90, if
they could not remain with the party on principle.
WEDNESDAY,, July l.
SENATE.-No quorum appeared until past IL
o'clock
Mr.. Breese, from the Committee on Public Lands
reported bill to establish the Office of Surveyor
General in Oregon.
! Mr.. Ashley corrected an error in the N. Y, pa
pers, IN reference TO the profits printing the Pa
tent Reports. The whole number ordered by both
Houses was LOCO copies, which cost $1,000 dol
lars, and the profits are only 10000. [Stuff they
are over $4,000. Ed. Trib.1
HoUsE.-The House resolved itself into Com
mitteo Of the Whole, and resumed the considcro-
ton Of the bill to reduce the Tariff.
Mr. Thompson Of Penn, resumed, and finished
the speech he commenced last evening. lie advo-
great and valuable measure. He said many fun
ny things and created much merriment.
Mr. Hunter obtained the floor lin the Jump Of
some twenty members who tried to get it, and spoke
ably against the present tariff, and in favor of Free
Trade.
Mr. Toombs followed in 4 very rapid manner
with an able argument in opposition to the bill I'M
der consideration. He INDUCED in many practical
illustrations of the iallacy of all arguments that he
had heard made in support Of the doctrine of Free
Trade.
Mr. Wick next gothic loor He made a speech
in favor Of modifying the present Tariff
Mr. Carroll followed and defended the present
Tariff in behalf Of his district, which he praised
warmly.
THURSDAY, July
SENATE. On motion Of Mr. Archer, the Bill for
the retrocesson Of Alexandria was taken up
Mr. johnson, of Maryland, made a powerful ar
gument in support of the power of Congress to pass
the bill, and in favor Of the eXpediency Of the meas
lure.
Mr. Miller commended that Congress had no pow
or to cede any part Of the District
Mr.. flanagan followed in support of the bill.
MIR. Calhoun was in favor Of the measure to
which he could see no constitutional objection.
Mr.. Allen was in favor Of the bill. lie thought
the seat OF government should be in the centre of
the Union. The effect of its locality, so near the
seaboard, was visible in the controlling influence
of the commercial classes upon the leGislation of
Congress and in heavy taxes.
The debate was continued by Messrs. Wostcot,
| Pennybacker and Archer in favor OF the bill and
Mr.. Haywood in opposition
The bill was put to vote and passed, ayes 80,
nays ~, and Alexandria therefore goes back to
Virginia. The Senate, agreeing to adjourn over
10 Monday, went into Executive session, and after
spending some time therein adjourned.
House The House met at nine o'clock this
morning, pursuant TO its adjournment last night
Mr. Mcdowell of Ohio on leave, made personal
explanation. From principle and not from any
disappointment, he opposed to the bill for re-
ducing the tariff, reported by the Committee of
Ways and Means. The settlement of the Oregon
question did not actuate him in this matter lie
was no toady, 10 fawn about Executive power
Ills colleague, Mr.. Brnkcrhoff had spoken cor
recty the sentiments Of the Ohio democratic mem
bers, in saying that they could not vote TO tax tea
and coffee, or for the committees bill. lie alluded
to an article in the Union, and denounced it with
scorn.
Mr.. Mcdowell, of Va, submitted a resolution
allowing members further time to speak, and pro-
posed hiteen minutes each on the bill under con-
slderaton. II was not received.
Mr. Fry next got the floor aud made forcibe
and animated speech in review of the course of
MesSrs. Folk and Buchanan, in regard TO the tariff
IN Pennsy vania, during the last Presidential cam
paiga, in very severe terms
Mr. Rathbun followed in vein of terrible inyec.
I tive, against Mr.. Wick, as a fawunr lick-spittle.
abandoning one set Of principles and putting OH
another at any moment, to please the powers that
be. lie went against the bill Of the committee,
and in favor Of liungcrfords substitute
JAS Il. lngersoll next addressed the committee
for an hour in favor Of the present tariff.
Mr.. Mckay next got the floor, and spoke his hour
IN very animated manner in defence of the Com
mittecs BILL going largely into details, and in reply
to the objections raised against them
Mr.. Norris followed on Mr.. McKay's side, and
spoke indeence Of the administration. He spoke
until it reached 3 minutes of two O'clock.
Jefferson Davis took the floor for the remaining
three minutes, and defended Mr.. Walker, the Sec
rotary of the Treasury, from the attacks which had
been made upon him
The Committee now proceeded to dispose of
amendments.
T.,