Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-31
Correspondents Of the Sunbury American.
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CONGRESS- higDt Fay fast week. had the spis
rt Of John c. Cslhoun--that Of f"masterly inoc.
huiiy." The contested seat in Congress, be-
tween Mr.. Cabell and Mr.. Brockenbrouph of
Florida, the former person holding the seat, took
up considerable portion of the Houses time
this week. The Committee on Elections re.
ported resolution to the effect that Mr.. Cabell
was not entitled TO seat The House after
some discussion, concurred in The same, and de-
clared that Sir. Brockenbrough was the legal
representative.
Joint resolutions were introduced in the Sen.
ate, on the 2lst inst, by Mr.. Bsgby, to amend
the constitution Of the United States, prohib.
ting President or Vice President, to serve more
thsn one term--but that term to be extended 10
SIX years instead Of four. A proviso is also en-
bodied in the resolutions, to the effect, that no
member Of Congress, during the time for which
he was elected, or for four years thereafter, shall
be eligible to any office under the Government,
and Likewise, that no member, for the tine OF
his election shall be eligible to an appointment.
Mr.. Bagby claimed these resolutions as entire.
ly his sown-emanating from no other person but
hlmself'-and consulting no human being as to
their propriety. AS to the one term principle,
he has, however, only espoused the doctrine of
! President Polk, as set forth in his letter of ac.
ceptance. which, if adopted would, no doubt
meet with a hearty response from the American
people.
Mr.. Allen's resolution, which was laid upon
| the table, declaring the principles which will
govern the United States, in case OF the inter.
ference of any foreign power with the indepen-
dent government of the U. States are consider-
ed, by many, as necessary. Great Bri,ain's in
reference in the annexation of Texas to this
Union, seems TO call for and Justify such stand
resolution was adopted in the House, which
! provides that select committee shall be appoin-
ted to report as 10 whether any member Of the
last or the preceding Congress, sold hs copy of
Capt Fremonts Oregon Report. | have heard
it said by persons whose authority is creditable,
that some members whose conscience must be
of very elastic order, make practice Of dspo-
sing of some ofthe documents, voted to them, for
"conSiderdtion. II such is, and has been the
case, it should certainly be remeded. Nothing
could be more mean and contemplate How
| ever, there cannot be many members who are
possessed of such groveling propens,ies.
! Judge Woodward, as I mentioned he would
he in my former letter, has been rejected by
the Senate, by very large vote, getting but
| 10 votes out Of the whole number OF Senators,
in conformity with the report Of the Judiciary
Commlttee-the resolutions Of the Danve bar,
endorsing his qualifications and strong claims,
to the contrary notwithstanding. AS said be-
fore, the pill made up of the dregs OF his polit-
cal SINS could not be swallowed. The Penn
sylvanian says, "it cannot sec how such an un-
excepionable nomination could be rejected"
1t, as well as some other political demagogues
| of Pennsylvania, must know, from this rejec-
ton. that the Senators Of the United States will
conscientiously perform the duty they owe to
their country, let their assmeG dc,aton be
what it may. Some other unimportant matters,
not Of much interest to your readers, have trans
| pTeH III tOnrTees the past "eeh.
Last week the metropolis, and I see BY the
papers, other sections OF the country was visited
with regular snow storm. Here it was about
10 inches, but has now almost vanished again.
While it lasted, good use was made Of it, but
not Of the poor animals TINT hauled many youth
ul specimens Of sin and depraviiy, who went it
with UNLIMITED looseness," through the avenues
OF the metropolis. We don't have the genuine
sleighing here tina, you have in the north II
scarcely ever lasts long enough to give all a
chance. A horse and sleigh during this last
snow, brought s. an hour, and was in grea, de-
mand at that price.
The lcvees Of the Presidents House, which
take place alternately every Wednesday even
ing. are attend ed by all the fashionable OF the
city. The Marine Band, to increase the plea.
sure of those present, dlscoursed most eloquen,
music The agreeable department and elegan,
manners of the lady Of the White House, al
these levees, have won for her the esteem o.
all.
Hon. James Buchanan, Secretary OF State
gave splendid ball on Friday night last. II
was attended by about 1900 persons, and nigh,
justly be called The ball of the season. 1t is the
wonder Of many that the Secretary of State has
not long since taken "better half' from the
acknowledged beauty of the metropolis.
A "new leaf has lately been turned in the
textbook of Whiggery. 4 whg, in the Penn.
sylvanla Legislature took the lead, and mas now
been followed up by one of the same party in