The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-20
Correspondence Oflhe Baltimore American.
WAsHINGroS. Jan. 7Ih, l846.

W
SEvArr.-Mr. Calhoun asked TO be cxcu-
sed from serving on the Committee OF ii
nance. He had been made Chairman Of
that Committee in his absence, and was moi
in sufficient health to discharge its duties.-
The request was granted, and Mr.. Speghi
appointed iu his place.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration
OF the bill heretofore reported TO raise regi-
mint Of mounted riilemen.
Mr Benton said The bill was important rs
peace measure. Ii had nothing to do with
war or rumors Of war. Ii was measure
called for in consequence OF the extension Oh
oar settlements. aud in advocating the bill he
should not aliude IN any manner to our Tor
egn relations. Mr. B. then went on TO give
hi. reasons why The bill should be passed.
and after inserting amendment approprla-
ting S76.500 for defrayng The expenses ere
ated BY the bill. and SONS other slight amend
menis, the bill was ordered 10 be engrossed
for third reading.
The Senate then took up the bill establish
inc post routes in Texas, winch was, alter
some little discussion, referred back 10 the
commit ee on Post Offices and Post Roads,
far the purpose Of amendment.
The bill TO allow he Washington Monu-
uert Society TO erect a statue 10 Washington
on ths public grounds was postponed. The
House having passed joint resolution Tor
ihe ssnse purpose, rendered the passage oil
the bill unnecessary.
The bill 90 regulate and reduce the price
of public priHlin ,. with an amendment that II
take effect from the commencement OF The
session. was ordered 10 be engrosSed and
read n third time.
The Seuate then went into Executive ses
sion.
HousE.-The Speaker announced Reports
from committees to he the first business.
A resolution was Introduced TO prirt maps
Of the Oregon Territory, not costing more
rhau eight cents per copy, to accompany Inc
Presidents Message
Mr.. Hudson said il was now six weeks
since the meeting of Congress, and We had
not received more than two or three copies
of the Message. II these documents were TO
be DELAYED longer, he shonld oppose the or
DIR for The maps. Mr.. Hudson closed with
resolution asking the Clerk Of the House To
report as to the cause Of The delay in the pub
lie nrirling, and as TO the fact whether the
public printers had given bonds for the faith
full discharge Of the work.
The subject was laid upon the table, when
Mr.. Rhe,t offs. c. involved the House in /;
lung debate.
Remembering what he had said Of MIR. Ad
ans oppostioH TO The war, and Mr.. Adams
prompt denial, Mr.. Rheit cnne with what hi
supposed TO be his proofs, and they were hrs
communication from Mr.. Adams with TIL
Russian Minister of War. conserving to trans
nit communication to the Unneo State
f,em the Russian Government, rendering he
services far an amicabe termination OF IN
difficulties between the two Governments
ENGLAND and the United States. The mex
proof was letter from Mr.. Adams. comment
ing upon the unpreparcd state OF The Unite
States 10 enter upon another campaign.
These two circumstances, according Il
MIR. Rhett. warranted the conclusion that III
gentleman from Massachusetts was oppose
TO the war Mr.. Adams was permitted TO n
ulv by the unanimous consent OF the tions
Cor nearly an hoar. lis reply was mainly
reference 10 historical facts. and they wei
aisresed to with deep interest by the House
Mr.. Adams expressed his surprise that "A
Ter The gentleman from Sonih Carolina h.
rpade faise charge against him. and after
f.ad denied this charge. that he sheuld hay
,evsred 10 making il until the prese
- He had expected AT least, after VIII
had ore, .rred ia the House, that the gent
to Naye said no more about It, Is
tb ,I cb,rse ma de now is precisely as union
~ III rs o,hsr end This. like The other, u
Adams would fain -''pF ""s "."ue -; '",n
toroush ignorance tia.
intention.
Air. Adams then stuffed "'' nc 'e,t u
coua'ry three years before the NJ,
cedN,hat he Was appointed by Mr.. MAIDS DIS.
as minister TO Russia. the day after IL s, ,e
ident Of the Uuited States TOOK the o. "
office. While in Russia he supported to /;
utmost Of his ability the policy oil Mr. mad
sons Administration. HIS position aofod
was important 10 the country. England wi
at war with France at The same time she wa
at war with US, and Russia became the ally
ENGLAND; and i, was aficr the war had coo
mes ced that Mr.. Adams was requested
have an interview with Count RomanZoi
which was asked rs from the Emperor Ale'
l. IT. p3ss;an Gnve,nruen, stated 4