Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-03-11


upon some distinguished persons crimes that
were charged without giving names.
4 letter from a Democrat
give ,reluctantly. as it is not oyer-modest
in me The following letter on Walton's Tariff
spccch-that fgrc-ativo performance which
seems to have amused the gallant Major of
the Patriot But the letter comes from an
old Democrat who has not forgotten Gen.
/ Jackson, and think the Democrats Of Wash
ington County, who are now in the Ropubli-
can ranks, have quite as good a right to the
letter as have.
"Door Sir:-Accept my thanks for your
Tariff speech. 1t is well-timed and conclu-
sivo. 1t tells at home, if it has no effect upon
the stony hearts Of the Democrats .in Com
gress) who now stand in the shoes of the
Fcdoralsts. | now find myself where used
to be, but with new set Of friends. The
whole delegation Of Vermont is entitled TO
the thanks Of the country-Foot. Collamcr
Morrill,, Royce, and yourself God bless
you :"
That will do
Kansas once More
Yesterday. John G. Davis Of Indiana NOV
ed q suspension of the rules to permit the in
PRODUCTION of a bill to repeal the restriction
Of the English-Kansas act Of the last session
aye, 100, noes S7-not two-thirds. but thus,
by majority. the very House which passed
the English bill has condemned IT, Thus,
too. is the continued resistance Of the Re
publcans to that measure t.iumphantly vim
dicotod
Increase of Postage .Reiar4 iy Hc Hopso.
To-day, the House post-routc bin was TAX
en- up with am amendment Of the Senutc.
raising the rates Of letter and newspaper pose
,agc, when Mr. Grow of Pa introduced
resolution declaring that it is the constitu-
toua right Of the House alone to originate
revenue bills, and that the bin and amend
ment be returned to the Senate. Ayes NJ,
noes 70 so, by Al majority, the postage
proposition was defeated
The Frankiog Pr'u7egc
Was also involved in this amendment Of
the Scnate--beng abolished by the amend
mcnt. substituting charge upon the Treas
ury for much matter that now goes Free
Were the Members Of Congress to consult
their own interest, they would certainly abol-
ish what is, to them. no privilege at all.
but an enormous burden and tax mean, to
every Member Of Congress ,rio 3oes his duiy
10 his constituents. Tie who attempts to attend
to his dutio, faithfully, in the Houfe and in
committees, and also at the Departments and
in iranking speeches and documents. not only
finds every moment of his time demanded.
daily and far into the night, but he must also
employ assistants. To such the ranking
privilege is a very heavy burden: but it is
cheeriully borne. because it is for the inter-
est convenience and information Of their CON
stituents. If their constituents wish the frank
ing privilege abolished, am sure it will be
done with a will when that fact is apparent.
Vote of Thanks 10 the Speaker.
The usual resolution Of thanks was adopt
ed 30 member . Democrats among them
voting no, and many Republicans withhold
ing their votes. As to the latter, the word
impartial" was stumblng-block Col
/ Orr was elected as party man, and by hi.
/ party. That party eIacted of him servic,
I particularly on the Kansas question: which
the Republicans could not approve. sus
/ pect it was sort of service rcpulsivc to tn,
courteous and generous impulses of tn,
Speaker but he served his party in tina
matter, and the negative vote of many mem
bels and the silence of others, was the una
voidablc penalty. Aside from that, thnl
/ it would be unanimously agreed that Speaker
Orr richly deserved thanks for his distinguish
ed ability as Speaker, and specially and en-
photically for his prompt, vigorous effective
and oven impartial service. in maintaining IN,
order and dignity Of the House. TO me. "a,
an apprentice in Congressional service. III,
| Speaker has always been very courteous and
kind, and | regret that Congress is to los,
his services in this body neither "dodged'
nor voted on the resolutions suffering from
the epidemic, (induonla) dared not a,teu,
evening sessions for the last three DAYS, an,
paired Oft with Mr. Davidson Of Louisiana
who is iudrm, and usually attends only dur
ing the day.
FRIDAY. March 4.
At u o'clock precisely, the Speaker bi,
farewell to the House. in brief and hand
some address, and pronounced the Thirty
Fifth Congress at an end The address wa
received with applause on all sides of thu
House, indicating the kind personal feeling
of the members, who are now bidding eael
other "good-byo' in the best of temper. 70
the last session especially the House has beer
remarkably exempt from scenes Of disorde
and from personal acrimony, and as a who'll
the Thirty Fifth Congress will compare favor
ably with preceding Congresses. There ha
been one marked superiority, and that is il
respect to temperance. Father Giddings gav
this Congress the palm over all for twent
years and this session, in the House Ger