Litchfield enquirer., 1846-01-15

expedient, because war Of SYSTEMS must a.
rise--a contest between free and monarchical
instituti0ns-would be seized upon by Great
Britain 20 unite the whole world against US
IL then war must come, do not let Us precipit.
ate Il before we have the strength 70 meet IT,
The next day, Mr.. billiard, Of Alabama, pro.
posed to amend the resolution offered by the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, by making it
Tead-that "the President be empowered to
give notice of tile termination of the Join &C.
cupancy, whenever he shall deem the public
safety demands it"-which was accepted.
Mr.. Mcconnell, of Alabama; moved series
Of Resolutions for the .4nnefdtiOn Of Ireland
to this country They were read from the
Clerks desk, but no action taken upon them
50 the rowdy enjoyed his fun alone.
Mr.. P. King, of New York, in making some
explanation of his speech, ''asSerfed that there
was strong ground for belief, that Mr.. Calhoun
had promised to surrender part Of Oregon to
England, If England withdrew her opposition
to the Annexation Of Texas. This open charge
of bargain on the part of Mr.. Calhoun, drew up
Mr.. Rhe:t, who pronounced it false. We shall
zee.
Washington Jan. 7tb, 1916. !
SENATE
Mr.. Calhoun rose and asked to be excused
from serving as Chairman Of the Committee OIL
Finance, which was granted, and Mr. Spelght,
Of Mississippi, appointed in his stead.
The bill for raising regiments of mounted
-riaemen was taken up, and amended, so as 10
appropriate $4,000 for equipments; $4,000
for each 'Siockade fort and $1,000 for the pur-
schase from the Indians of sites for the fcrts-
Ordered for third reading.
Mr.. Benton declared the bill essentially
peace measure.
The Senate then took up the bill TO establish
forts in Texas, and had it under consideration
when this report closed
Mr. Webster has returned from the East,
and resumed his seat in the Senate.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr.. r. Smith offered a resolution to have
maps cf Oregon prepared for the use of the
member. Discussed and laid on the table.
Mr.. Rhetl made an explanation of his charge
that Mr.. 10 Adams had opposed the last war,
and read from MIR. AS published sentiments
at the time.
Mr. Adams rose, and replied at much length,
and with striking severity. He gave most IN
terestng history of his whole course in rela-
tion to the last war, and proved that if he
was opposed to the war. because he wished the
arbitration to be left with Alexander Of Russia,
then was Madison and his cabinet, that &C.
'cepted that arbitration, and the Congress
which supported Madison in what he did
Mr.. A 'ssarcasms upon Rhett were terrible and
had an electric effect upon the House.
Mr. Rhett made rejoinder as good as could
be expected under the circumstances. but
which commanded very general attcrtion.
Mr. Holmes of S. c. introduced resolution
authorizing the erection of the Washington
Monument on the public grounds in Washing
ton City. Read three times and passed.
Mr.. Haml,n of Me. from the committee on
Elections, of which he is chairman, reported
q resolution taking the seat from MIR. Cabell,
the sitting Member from Florida, and giving il
TO MIR B,ockenbrough.
Mr. Culver Of N. Y. presented counter re-
port. They were both laid on the table, and Or
t-red printed.
Mr.. Yancey of Alabama then spoke on the
Oregon question, the House having gone into
Committee OF the Whole. He was very severe
upon Mr.. Preston King Of New York, and elo-
quentin defence of Mr. Calhoun. who was pre-
sent in the 'Hnuse He sand that the English
arrows shot from New York bow though aim
ed ever so Wdgstiy, would fall at his feet. and
lie would scorn them as the miserable insects
that crawled there.
Mr.. C. B. Smith Of la spoke against the no.
1ice, and made some playful remarks in reply
to'the speech Of Mr. Baker of Illinois.
A great many members were up for the floor
when Mr.. Smith had concluded. Among them
Mr.. Levin was very conspicuocs; SO we shall
have Native Speech on Oregon He failed.
however, in his efforts to obtain the floor. II
was given to Mr. Cobb of Georgia
The Committee then rose and the House adj
jouraed.
On the 9Th and 9th insts, nothing Of impor
lance was transacted in either branch OF Con-
sress Several bills and notices of bills were
presented, which will be noticed when definite
action shall be had On them.
Washington, Jan. 10, 1916.
No Session Of the Senate to-day.
HOUSE OF REPRESEN
The House was occupied for nearly two
hours to-day On a question of privileges, by
MIR. Hudson Of Massachusetts,.
After some unimportant Reports from Com
nittees Mr.. Hudson sent copy of Thursdays
Union 10 the Clerks desk where it was read
The attack was signed by j. P. Hslss, one Of
the editors.
Mr.. Hudson made some remarks defending
himself in the remarks he had made. on Thurs.
day, about the delay in printing the Public Doc.
uments. He was frequently int .rupted by Mr..
Mcdonnell Of Ala, Mr.. Hudson said he would
leave his case to the House whether an officer
Of the House should make such charges upon
member of this House.
Mr.. Davis OF Kentucky, introduced res.
olution that J. P. Heiss, a person Employed
in the service of this House, having made an
attack upon one of its members, be dismissed
from said service.
Mr.. Davis was proceeding TO speak on this
question, when Mr.. Nc Connell called him to
order.
Mr.. Davis said he would not reply to a drum
ken blackguard'
The Speaker called Mr.. Davis to order.
Mr.. Davis said he asked pardon from the
Speaker of the House.
Mr.. Mcconnell here left the House in com.
pany with Mr. Sims of Mo.
Here some points Of order were raised
whether this was question Of privilege.
The Speaker submitted the question to the
House.
Mr. Ash".la Of Mass. called for the yeas and
nays-Ordered. Yeas lls-Nays ST.
Mr.. Bayly Of Va defended the Public Printers
and concluded by moving to lay the question on
the table.
Mr.. Davis asked whether this conduct was
worthy of Virginia.
Mr.. Bayly refused to withdraw his motion.
Va, and Navs rrdorod Voas 1Oi-Nav. OK