Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-12-25

two sets Of Democrats, theoretical who viii have
nothing but gold and silver and the other practical who
viii have anything they get and now ask for Ifcasu
ny notes.
asserted that the resort To Treasury notes Of doubt
ful oXpcdcncy and dangerous in principle and should
never be adopted any other Of relief could he
obtained Its not true that Government cannot obtain
relief except through Treasury notes There
period az which loan could he Effected either for large
or small sums, for short long time, better than
for the country is richer than has been before He
wished the bin amended authorizing the issue Of Trcasu
notes only in should be found mpacucablc TO
effect loan Of Government stock, bearing six per cent
interest the aggregate not 10 exceed twenty millions.
Circumstances are different from what they we're when
the note bill Of 40 was passed. There was then war
with Mexico.
Mr.. Cobb, ntorupting, remarked that there a
prospect Of war with the Momons.
Mr. Banks replied that there here a representa-
i've nom Utah with the same standing that Mr. Cobb
has aud therefore It could not be said that at
war with Utah. but that there spcck Of war in
other quarter taughter) from which The Administration
could not be relieved by the issue Of Treasury notes
Mr. Wilson llnd argued that Congress ought 10 pre-
Ter TO supply The public necessities by Treasury notes
rather than by loans for long period There may be no
necessity for rcsorng loan but this time. when
threatened by deficiency In the revenue it is important
that the public credit should be maintained.
Mr. bishop supported the bill on the ground that the
notes would go into circulation and be used medium
Of exchange II would meet the necessities Of govern
ment and benefit the business Of the country which is
not in rs prosperous condition the banks (Mr.
Banks , described. II may be that there is more
money Than ever hut Il is not available and he orr
/ Massafnu-
seits would point out where IL may be found.
MI Davis Of Nd opposed the bin There no pc
rod fixed when the notes may be presented for redemp
uon and therefore would continue IN circulation ire
decmaby currency based the faith Of the government
The striking down Of banks In the country being
mendod In the Presidents Message il may be that the
ssuc Of twenty millions Of Treasury notes r. designed TO
hll void The dominant party mean 10 make and sub
i9o the paper Of the Treasury for the paper Of the
The committee then rose, and the House adjourned.
MoNpAY, Dec. p
Mr. Wright introduced bill to continue the improve
mcnts Of the harbor Of Newark, n. J. The bill
fcued % the Committee Commerce.
Mr. Riggs submitted Joint resolution, which A.
Ioplcd by vote Of 90 against r. providing that when
the two houses adjourn ON Wednesday nest The adjourn
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill granting million acres
9f land io the benefit Of public schools in the District Of
MI Bipcr Of Pa. made long speech in vindication Of
the Presidents policy in the Kansas portion Of his Mes
sage; winch gave rise to running debate between him
President, and Douglas for himself
The Senate passed the House resolution proposing to
pay aearages Of the pay Of members at the commence
mcnt instead OF the end OF thcsession, and S25l per
month each during thesession. Adjourned.
H0USE.-Ihc House resumed the consideration Of
lengthy debate ensued in which Mcssrs. Lctohcr
Banks, lo' eoy Campbell, Quitman and Royce parlic-
pacd The two latter avoNcd themselves in favor Of d.
rect taxation and free trade.
Mr. Campbell would support the bill with notifications
lie wished to offer amendment to the bill, imposing
increased duties carpets iron, the various kinds Of
manufactured cottons linens, silks worstcds woods, &C.
His object to meet these Treasury notes. aud pro-
the country,
The eominiitc rose aud the Scna,cs Treasury bill was
referred to the Committee WAYS and Means
resolution was passed, limiting the debate on the
subject 20 two hours tomorrow.
Mr. Warren asked, but did not obtain, leave to intro
ducc preamble, that-Whercas it Appeared from the
proclamation NJ Brigham Young late Governor of Utah,
and from the Presidents Message that said Territory rs
now ~ open rebellion against the government or the
Na.H
Rcoolred That the Committee on Territories be iu-
srueed TO consider and report on the facts and inquire
INTO inc wopriciy Of excluding from the floor Of the
House the Delegate from that Territory.
The House then adjourned.
TUESDAY, Dee %.
SENATE.-Mr Wilson introduced a bili 10 secure to
actual settlers the alternate sections If the public lands
reserved in grants to States for railroads,
Mr. johnson Of Tenn introduced a bill granting to |
every head Of family who is also citizen Of the United
States homestead Of one hundred and sixty Of
land ON condition of occupancy and cultivation.
On motion Of Mr. Slidell, resolution was adopted re-
qucsting the President communicate record Of the
proceedings Of the several Naval Courts of Inquiry.
On motion Of Mr.. Seward, resolution was adopted
directing the joint committee printing inquire into
ana report whether any new provision Of law is necessary
10 secure the faithful performance Of existing contracts
Two Houses.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the Presi-
Ater an animated discussion between Mcssrs. Fitch.
douglas, Gay and stuart the further consideration Of
nc subject was postponed Adjourned
HOUSE.-Ihe House went into Committee of the
Whole on the Senate Treasury Note bill
The various amendments were discussed
MT banks proposition to raise amount not exceed
ng 900 by the issue Of stock redccmahlc in one
ear was rejected by a vote Of IS against 1913.
The senass NJ Ss Si' ssed viihou, amendmcntsyoas
IL. NAYS SO.
Tho House, then, by vote Of 81 against SO. passed
he Senate joint resolution that when both Houses adj
ourn tomorrow It be til the An Of January. Adj.
WAenI SoroS, Dec. 10. Herald cores
poRdencc. instructions were to-day sent by
to the Collector at New Orleans,
and to the District Attorneys of Louisiana
and Alabama, to use all the means in their |
power according to law to prevent the depar-
ture of any hostile expedition against Central |
America. Instructions have also been given |
to prosecute the steamer Fashion as soon as
she returns to the United States The frigate
Jamestown will Immediately leave for San
Juan, and Capt. Chatard of the Saratoga,
who permitted the Fashion to enter the har-
Dor of San Juan, and to pass under his stern,
and then to land the fllibusters, will be inn
modiately recalled and succeeded by more
energetic officer
Senator Douglas, in Executive session of
the Senate, voted for Gen. Denver as Secreta-
ry of Kansas, in place of Mr. Stanton SEN
ator Frederick voted against the nomination.
There is some curiosity TO know why Capt.
Van Nliot has been dispatched by the Secre-
tary of War in such haste to the West
learn that he carried special instructions to
the commanding officer Of the troops in Kan
sas directing him to call together sufficient
military force on the occasion of the approach
ing election in Kansas. AT every election
precinct in the Territory, where there is any
danger, or any likelihood of it, so that no or
ganized force, accidental or premeditated broil,
shall prevent the full and free vote OF the
people, the troops shall be employed as a
posse con'itatus, and act upon the requisiton
of the civil authorities.
No decision will be made by the War De-
partment as to the plan of the campaign a
gainst the Mormons until Gen, Scott arrives,
which will be in fortnight.
Correspondence OF n. Y. Tribme) The
Finance Committee of the Senate, though not
officially organized, have informally consider
ed Secretary Cobb's proposition for the issue
of the Treasury notes. A bill for the pur-
pose will be modelled. Upon other acts there
is some hesitation about excluding the posi-
bility of their conversion into loan, as the
Secretary of the Treasury advises. The New
York bankers think such provision better
calculated to bring out specie than notes with
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