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coHRittUilalo such of them US Ulil
[mOM Till rBUKRAL onion.]
Tke Ut« lUreetof of the Central flank.
Tlio queried oftho Clirouiclo Ac Sentinel of tlib
4th ult. t which wore imjiurtinontly n<l(!rcs«cnl to un v
hi common with tho lute Director of tlio Central
Bank, nro, as wo think, fully answered. Road tho
following:
(“VltOM TIIK AUCJL’STA CMllONITI R St iCUtlKt, JAH.
More Locufoco Hot tel*
“In tlio “Federal Union’* of Tuesday we Hud the fol.
lowing gloriflration of l). J. Hailey, late Director of tlio
Ctntr.i) Hank, to which is appended an order placrd hy
that distinguished functionary upon the minutes of tho
Bank on tho last day of h>s term ol'office, and which wo
append. Really the bowels of compassion of tho late
Director must have yearned to an extraordinary degree
for the relief of the dear people, that lie should have on
tho very last day of Ira ollimal career placed tins order
upon the minutes of the bank ”
[“FROM TilK FKPKnU. USIOS.”)
“OrNriuL IIaWK.—rtiofl.'btor*ol ihi« insiitutioi
Into Director, Col ,
reinuik that we heartily
be bein’lit tod by this meu*
•'The proposiiion lo recoiv* twenty percent, refluction, nml
the interest on paper due hi tlio Hank, wilh guaranties for the
balniu i* in twelve or ouhleen iiionilis, f iroiili an liifliiceuient
to ttwine Indebted to make dibits lo obtain the relief uflerefl.
Besides ihie.n great saving of expense to the It ink. and cost
to tho debtors, will be efloelefl. Tlioso indebted, and those
Whoso notes are due and unpaid, by this timely notice, can be
enabled to renew llieir paper beioro it will be necessary lo
have suits brought to the next courts, amt they should uvnil
themselves of this privilege nt ire early day.
“The present condition oftho Hank does not require rigorous
measures to bo adopted towards its debtors. The Slate being
required by its creditors only to pay the inturejt on its debt, it
would seem that site could with perfect safety, and with cer
tainty nn to her collodions from debtors, be able to meet all
her liabilities by an exaction of twenty per rent, and the in
terest oil JeMs due at the Bank, ll is a lenieu *y which tho
times and tiie circumstances, as well as the solvent and am
ple means ol the State to meet her engagements, would sug
gest as reasonable and just, to say nothing of li».• liberality of
the proposition of which no one can refuse to ml mil tho pro
priety.
Central Hank of (iKoiigii.
Ordered, That debtors of the Hank, on papers due, mo
hereby authorised to renew their paper upon payment of
twenty percent, furnishing adequate guaranty of further pay
ment in twelve months iherealter. Renewals in form hs here
tofore. throe hundred and sixty days after dale; tho renew
als lo be required by the first day of .March next.
Ordered, I’h it the above bo ui.idua circular, to be sent to the
debtors, and that tho papers of .M.illodg«*vile pTdixli tnc sumo
weekly for four weeks, (hat debtors may fully know the same.
December 3ftlh, 1813.
I certify that the above is a true extract from tho minutes
of tho Director of this Hank ofllii* date.
A. .VI. NE8HIT, Cashier.
Before dismissing this interesting order of the late
Director, and tho still more interesting notice thereof
by the Federal Union, we desire to propound io the Ed
itor, and the late Director, a few plain interrogatories,
to which we desire plain answers. We wish no spe
cial pleading.
Did not the late D. rector, two days prior to I he enter,
ing this order upon the minutes of tnc ID.ik, place in
tho hands of a certain attorney in Milledgev.IJe a mint,
trer of notes, amounting to upwards of eleven thousand
.dollars, with instructions to commence suit thereon
immediately!
Was it not tho design of tho late Director, only two
days prior to the issuing ol this order lo have placed in
the hands of an Ex (i"vernor of Macon, and a firm of
Attorney*, in Miiledgevilie, of which the late Director
was h inseif a partner, a large amount of notes, proba
bly one hundred andforty thousand dollars! upon which
suit was to be immediately commenced against tho ma
kers and endorsers J
Why then did tho lain Director so suddenly rescind
his resolution to put out tins largo amount ol notes, to
be sired by a linn of winch he was himself a partner?
Was there any Executive order in the way, which broke
up this nice little game of the late Director for the hone-
lit of himself and Ins part: or, not forgetting his Ex-Ex
cellency of Macon ?
To these interrogatories wc should like very much a
reply, cither from the Editor «»f the Federal Union or
the late Director; and perclnm e it may elicit informa-
4 ton of value to the country.—Chronicle Sentinel.
Messrs. Park «.)• Rogers :
My absence on business, in a distant part of tlio
State for the Inst few week'*, and sickness lor sev
eral days after returning, prevented an earlier op
portunity of noticing the illiberal editorial remarks
of the Augusta Chronicle As Sentinel, of the 4«lt
lilt., relative to nil order made by me, as "lair. Di.
rector" of the Central Dai,k : which contemplated
putting in suit, stub paper as was past due in that
institution.
'Fhe official relationship, recently belli by me to
the country, whether much or little was involved in
the trust, renders i; a du’v, to disabuse the public
mind, of any improper impressions tints lucklessly
made by that editorial; and, il it is n«»t taxing your
columns to too grout an extent, 1 would lie gratified
with tho re printing tho remarks alluded to, which
1 shall answer without tire, aid ol "special pleading"
by a statement of the facts.
1t is true, Col. II. V* Johnson, and myself, arc,
mill have been, for twelve months past, partners in
tie prac "cc of Law, ami it is equally untrue, tint
•* the. large amount of Central Bank paper" intend
ed to be put in his hands f or collection was f or my
benefit, as may be seer, by the terms of our partner-
ship agreement in writing, (the original of which I
enclose to you.) as follows, lo wit;—Terms of' a.
greement between J). J. Bailey and II. V. Johnson
who propose a partnership in llir practice of their
profession. It is agreed, that, the parlies unit>' in
their labors and equally divide the profits, after pay.
menl of expenses incurred ; and, as D ./. Bailey
will not attend to the business of the Central Bank,
such profits as arise therefrom, arc to enure to H. V.
Johnson. February 20//t, in DC—AKestsd, .1. M.
Nesbit.
Signed, D. J. BMLEY.
II. V. JOHNSON.”
It is hero to he seen, that the reservation is in
terms expressed, hv which I declined participation
in nil pulronngoto ho derived from the Central Dank
and that the intenogatmii s which have been pro.
pounded, equivalent to the charge of my having a
personal interest in the co i •etions, for me C< utrul
Bank, are false. It may he proper to enquire w hy
is it, titut 1 have been sought, to he made the vie-
tim of calumny, after this precaution to avoid the
censure, while others arc tolerated ? A; where were
those Argus eyes which have been so recently “Og
ling" into the affairs of the Central Bank, prior to
my becoming Director? Could not even one he
kept open to w atch others as well as "the laic JJi.
rector 1" Have they been closed loo, when the Cen
tral Bank"Black Book" was befori that gentleman
of many eyes, from which it is possible several ra
cy messes might be gleaned, to feed the morbid ap
petite of slander? nr il may pcrclmnce hi? not suit-
ed to the palate of that gentlernnn, for whose mala-
dy aggravated ns it is, tt specific has ruver been
found. So much for the partnership interest.
I might with propriety stop hero, with tlio cor
rection of this false statement, ns the Editor’s bad-
inage gives mo no concern ; hut, since this matter
has been partially brought bo fur a tho public, by
those who seek to inflict upon mu whatever of inju.
cy. surmise and suspicion can do, it is proper, all
the facts should ho fully known, that the measure
of pm iso tuny he filled, which is claimed fur Guv.
nrnnr Cruwford, on account of ids “Executive or-
dev,** referred to; and that all w hich is due. may he
clearly understood and awarded him, I desire tho
publication of the order, together with tho cones,
pondunco touching the subject, with the appended
extracts from the minutes of tho Director, which
latter J suppose, Governor Crawford tillixod to that
paper, as the basis of his Executive) interference ;
Ckntiiai. IUnk.J
Dec. ‘28tli, 1813. \
Hii Excellency George \V. Crairjord:
Sir—l have tuosl i<: pectfully tout muter consideration the,
vtrbnl *iigi'**iiniis nimle hy your Excellency, lelulivc lo do*
laving putting in hii it notes lying over imd past due in this
Bank.
The opinions of your Excellency deserve the hi;:lwM re
aped, relative lo «n> question of policy to he observed in tiro
direction ofilio Central Hank ; Inn I an, cur** your Excellen
cy would KAiiction (he l)in a ('tor*Horder, if it hint been known
to you that tim paper which is ordered to lie placed in Hint lias
been due, hoiiic of it lor more than twelve month*, mid hud
hero designated to he placed in suit hirthree months punt, and
Hilly delayed until now for the purpose of allowing dchlms
an opportunity to uiuke payments to the Hank during the ses
sion of litts I.egifthmtM. The spring term ol the Court* w ill
Monnrrivo.Riid I deem it most advisable touilow full lime lor
lire soils to Ire instituted upon sneli notes us will prohahlyuol
h« collected of hot wise thnn by legal operation. #
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
I). J. HAILEY, Director Central Dank.
Exbcvtivk Drpantmknt,>
Milladfeville, Dec. 'JO, 1843. \
Sin—I have just received your* of the ViHih instant, nnd
now lake the earliest moment lo intarpo«e my dissent to the
plan which you have adopted, in relation to tlio Collection ol
tlio dolus of tho Central Hunk, which are past due.
A (the interview had with you yesterday, I suggested that
partial payments on the paper ot the Hunk now due, with ad
equate guarantiee offull payment in the course ol twelve or
eighteen mouths, would Inrnreli a strong inducement to the
demon of tho Bank to avail themselves of such privilege, and
save a largo expense, not only lo the Hank, hut to its debtor*.
This I should have earnestly recommended to ymtrsucceasur
nod n..w lecoimnend it to y ..urconsiderntion before the note*
which ate now duo are put in suit. Of course, as slated *t
the time, all note* aru lo ho put immediately in suit, where
tlio indorsers have given untie,* to that cficcl.
As respect* the spring Unmts, tire. Hank will have ample
time to make its tender of indulgence lo its debtors,mid il not
readily accepted, proceed lo collect its debts hy suit.
1 have the homo to he
Your very ob't. serv'l.
tlKO. W. CUWYFORD.
1). J. Hailey, Esq. Director ol Central Hank,
Extract from the Miuut-s of the Director, Dec. 20,1813.
"It is ordered that the Cashier have selected sm h note* its
have been heretofore selected (or suit ami returned to remain
during the session oftho l.cg.slaiuro, lying over lor four
months.”
December W, 1313.
It is ordered that the Cashier fotwaid to Allot oey* lor col
lection tlio note* designated for suit, under u former order, to
Attornev* who are named on the. notes.
Executive Department, \
Milled*;,-*»ile, Deo..2'.l, 1843. $
7*o the Director or Cashier oft he Central llank—
\\ hereus, in virtue of my ollicuto inspect the alf.iirs of the
Central Hank, and having seen an older of yesterday on the
hooks thereof, to place sundry notes, nniminting lo seventy
thousand dollars or thereabouts, to he put in suit immediately,
which may involve the Hank in great expense, without liist
otic ring to the debtors thereof a tender ol indulgence to pay a
part, ami secure the reniiimler thereof in a reasonable time.
It is therefore, ordered, tint slid notes lie wiidlield for tie
present fioni being placed in soil, unless it ha those on which
notice has been given bv the endorser or endorser* to that ef
fect. '[-Signed]
CEO. \V. CRAWFORD.
Central Hank of Cikouoia,)
December 30th, 1813. )
It in Excellency, George II’. Cratcjonl:
rSi it—-I had the honor last evening, at a late hour, to receive
vour letter, and the Kxcculhe order of tint date, prohibiting
1 ilia putting in suit notes w hich have fur a lung time been lv-
iiig over in this institution.
Your Excellency refers to the rights of the (iovernnr t<» in
spect the nlliiirnol theCeiilinl Hunk, for tlio purpose of show
ing your aiithoriy to c pishing tin* extra ulinary order.
I do not know, as publication has not been made, wlmt has
been enacted on this subject hy the l.egi-lntnre at its recent
session; hut if yotu Excclh’ccy refers to llte chattel of the
Central Hank,I most respectfully deny y our authority to enforce
y our ordi r—there is » ihfieicuce beiwVrn the rights lo inspect
and the authority or power to control the action of tile Direc
tor w Ik ii dis -h.iiging a duly sanctioned hy the law* regulat
ing this institution, and any attempt at the latter is an effort
to exert an usurped authority, to whi« It tlio Director of this
Hank is not subject. It h due to myself, as uu i.fiiccr acting
under responsibilities which I highly regaid, to say that in
failing to execute the older w hie h I had passed, relative to
those notes, I am not influenced hy nuv respect for the order
your Excellency Inis thought proper to issue, hut regard it
us ait 'UiwnrramaUle usurpation of power, and au utipteee-
j d"iited interference with the proceedings oftho individual
j h iving the Directorship of this H ink.aml may piovc fatal to the
! interests of the State, when found in the him.Is of a supple in
strument of Executive w ill. The refusal ot tlm-e whose pro
fessional service.* 1 bail engaged to take charge of collection*.
t after this expression of your Excellency'* pleasure, that the
1 notes should not he put in suit, lias forced upon me the ne
cessity of leaving to my nueeennor under tlio control ol votir
Excellency,to pursue such course as you may dictate, hi re-
ferenee to tho collections. I cannot forbear to sav, however
that I am gratified to find in your Excellency a disposition to
hidalgo toe debtors ol the Rank—a policy which I. misinter
preting vour declarations ami recommend it inns that tin* af
fairs of the Central Hank 'should he put into immediate liqui
dation,' did you the injustice to suppose you would not now
sanction.
Alt order has been passed which will eunhle debtors travail
themselves of the benefit of the indulgent disposition of your
Excellency, which fully accords with mv own feeling*! and
which you will remember was earnestly recommended by
your predecessor in his la.-1 muiiiihI i ointiiiiuicntioii to the. 1 e-
gishiltirc; and that they beeertain to he notified of these priv
ileges, 1 Have directed that a Circular he uddressid to each
party.
1 have the honor to lie,
Your obedb nt serv’t.
D.J. HAILEY,
Director Central Dank.
From litis correspondence, it will appear that in
September lust,such of ihu Centml D ink p iper,
had lit lien dun and unpaid, six mouths preceding,
was ordered to be selected and put in suit; but aiiei
the paper was selected, 1 deemed it proper lo nl
low it lo remain, that the debtors might avail them
selves of the convenience ol remitting payments In
tho members of their respective counFcs in ilie thou
ensuing Legislature; considering, that ample time
would lie allowed lo send out the notes for codec
lion returnable to the Spring Courts. Early in Do-
cumber, the Cashier w;i-s instructed l > place these
notes in llte bauds of Attoruics; but, in consequence
of ihe press of business during the sessiuu uf llte
Legislature, these instructions were not complied
with. On 20th December, it will be seen, that an
an order was placed on the minutes of the Dire ctor,
ag tin requiring the Cashier to select llte paper !•>
be pul immediately in mi:!; who was ihen, mulct
my order discharging a legal duty, which no power
could rightfully contravene, except the legislative
will, when Governor Crawford disapproved mv
course. This led to au interview, the tenor ol
which is shown in my letter lo him of 23th De
cent her, 1843, and his reply iherc’o.
Notwithstanding the Governor’s disapproval, I
endeavored to have my nmhoriiy respected, when
his Executive order was interposed, by which l
was prevented from a further discharge of what i
cor.ceivcd lo bo my duty.—Myoliicial obligations
were not to the Governor, nor was I answerable lo
him, but amenable lo another department of the
Government; and if the trust repos, d in mo, were
violated or abused, it is very certain, that it would,
j with malignant delight, lie held up to tho public
j gaze, colored wilh every circumstance of exagger
ation which tho imagination, excited by llte bitter
ness of party rancor, could suggest.
I could but therefore, view this Executive order,
as ao attempt nt dictation, as an assumption of pow.
or, which can ho characterized by no milder terms
than tin tllort to blend the sword and the purse.
But, although I deemed ids conduct, thus marked
with an olTiciousness and impertinecc, unworthy of
his station, yet, my term of olliee had so nearly ex
pired, llint 1 could riot trht tlio question of power
which was disputed between us.-—I therefore, bad
no oilier com m: left me, than that indicated in nty
letter v»l the 30th December.
If bis Excellency, acted as staled by him, in the
ufiico of "Inspector," (which was freely exorcised)
It ol referred lo the orders under which debtors arc
authorized to make payments, he must have seen.
• hut only about thirty percent, has been required ;
yet the Governor professed to desire still greater
leniency should be allowed.
Is tt improper to as 1 ; if a less sum than thirty per
cent., is now required of debtors lo obtain indul
gence, notw ilhstniidingtbis floundering and flourish,
mg of his gracious Excellency? If not, has he ac»-
etl the part of candor towards llte country? So much
then for this flimsy pietexl of tho Governor, and
his mock mercy "with which his bowels of compas
sion yearns for the dear people."
I It is true, I did intend, and attempted, to pul in
suit, tho paper of the Bunk ; and before the Exec,
uiivc mandate in question, began lo perforin its of.
fico of estoppel io the manner slated, bad uctualU
put into I ho bauds of an Attorney of .Millodgeville,
paper for collection, amounting, I suppose, to eight
or ten thousand dollars. It likewise is true, that
several thousand dollars was intended lo ho placed
in Col. Johnson’s hands f**r collection, but I cannot
believe it was so much us "one hundred, and forty
thousand dollars," when I nave before me, the Ex
ecutive ukase of Governor Crawford ; and it is
true, that Charles.). McDonald, now an Attorney
nt Law, and late Governor of Georgia, was dosig.
naied as au attorney for the Bank; and il might ht-
aubuiiltod to "the dear people " if better, mote elli-
cicnt, and responsible utturuies could have been oh-
tniued; io addition to these gentlemen,Col.Lumpkin
of Oglethorpe, Mitchell, Nesbil, Williams, Towns.
Warner, llarrulson, Martin, Sinrk, Power*, Burncv
As Dyer, Wiggins, Starnes, Charlton A: Ward, Kel
ly and Judge Jones, with others, whose names d*
not oeevtMomc, were appointed to take charge ol
Collecti*ius for tlio Bunk, and share "in this nice lit
tic game..” D. J. BAILEY.
Feb. 21th, 1844.
| From the Chronicle if Sintincl % March I.]
Central Bank—>tiik late Director.—The aUeii-
tinu of the render is direct til to tho communication ot
“(iKT'.i an,” in this day’* paper, exposing the conduct
ol David J, Daily, llte late director of that institution.
It will be recollected, that early in Juuuary last, wc
noticed tho orc’or of tbit functionary, ittued on tho latt,
Jny of In* lorin of office, and a U reused to him, and I ho
editor of tlio* “Federal Union,” who teemed qviite dm-
poted to glorify I ho Into D ireclor for this nd, through
tlio columns of the Clirouiclo & Sentinel, certain in
terrogatories deigned to elicit the facts of tlm wholo
transaction, Hint the people might utid rstand fully the
motives of I lie late director, and be advised of Ilia con
duct. Under these iuteriogalories, which amounted
to charges, both ilieso gentlemen have maintained per
fect silence, until within a few days, the late Director
made Ins appearance in the “Federal Union,” in reply,
flow far helms succeeded in rxlmnoratiiighimself from
those charges, wo shall endeavor to show in a day or
two; when wc think wo shall succeed in stripping
from the transaction the ll msy veil attempted to be
tbrown around it by the late director, and expose him
and his conduct in all their nuked deformity to the
country.
[COMMUMC VTF.O.]
The Lute Diiector of the Central Dunk.
This individual, in the “l'nh inl Union" ef the 27th Februa
ry, ims made an i xposv wliivlt, in my liuiiihl* opinion, is any
liiiiiR lint iidviintaRi'oiis or crmlitahlu to himself. Having
siiiiit' a* t| tin i nl a nr •' uitlitlin file I* and tire nniMlniirps of tlio
ease in point, I beg h ave, llirotiirli your rolnniiM, to notice
this 'injured mmliil” and his “aw till disclosure.’’ Tonthor-
oiipli nnilrrsininlini! of this article, the leading ol that referred
to in the Eedetul Union is necessary.
ll appears that Mr. Hailey was the sole Director of the
Central Rank during the year 1813; and was displaced Dy
litiv. (,’raw ford oil the firel day of January last. A lew days
before lie went out ol'oflico.lio had uu interview with the (Jov-
rrnor, who siigge^letl the policy of delaying suit on the lying
over paper of the Rank, alleging Unit indulgence to its debtors
would, under proper *• curily.save a great expense to the Rank
uml its debtors. 'I lie next day thereafter, oil the -Dili of De-
ucuihcr, only two dire a previous to the expiration of his term
ufoliiee, lie wrote the (aoveruor, and iiilbnnriMiim that lie
could no! agree to the polio v Hiigeested hy his Excellency,na
most ol the paper lit. tl been (or a longtime due,and the spring
CotirH would shortly l>c in session. On the receipt oi lliis
loiter the ( inventor issued an order to the Director or ( ash-
ier, enjoining the paper which was past due, not to he placed
in suit. On (he next day, the last of his oflTtcinl term, the Di
rector replied to the. liovermit’s letter ami order, disclaimed
his authority us a “usurpation,” and said some otlier“*putiky
words,” hut did not dintribnte the. notes for suit, except a
tiiuall package that “had the heels” oftho Executive order.—
Oil the30th, the last day of his term, the Director also issued
mi order in behalf the' dildorn of the Rank, which wn.nucr.
flowing with kind indulgence, liberal delay,mercy uudecono
my. Such was his valedictory !
The 1-rev authorises the (.inventor to inspect the affair* of the
Central Rank, which certainly docs not menu that he <hall
merelv !o»k at them nnd he silent. Mr. Hailey says live exer
cise of the (lovernor’s authority was an "usurpation.” Is it
tin “usurpation to prevent the distribution of certain proles
siona! jobs among his brethren of the black gown 1 Those
jobs are Hiiwceptihlo of certain calculation, such ns five nor
cent on the amount collected, anil iho costs of Court—the for
mer to ho paid hv the flank, tile latter hy the debtors to the
Attorney s nod Officer* of Court. Was it an “usurpation” to
allow debtor* to s« cure the amount* which they owed It) (lie
Rank after paying up a portion of the principal, when by suit
die whole debt might have been ha/.nrded—ami if paid, nl
great inconvenience and cost to the debtor? Or was it nn
“usurpation” to suddenly transmute the iron heart of the Di
rector w itli $M(MH)0 in notes assorted to favorites "for suit”
into a foiiutuiu o| rhnrilv and forbearance fertile poor debtor*
of the Central Rank ? The most egregious “tistnpotion” will
he, that under the older of the present director, granting for
bearance for sixty days to bring suit, if only ten per cent, of
the amount intended io he sued should he paid, or so secured
t Imt it - pa \ uifiii is put beioud doubt, the collection will be
t fl' cted without expense.
Lotus now lor.n mom -lit seriously inquire wlint sentiment*
ought to follow the ex director in his ignominious retirement
fium office ami recent appearance before the public. He was
an outgoing oflicer, and held his office at the w ill of the Gov
ernor, who disclosed frankly to him the policy to he pursued
in the administration of the Rank, which the director endea
vored to thwart. He was told hy tho Governor that lie would
he superseded, and afterwards lie exerted himself to carve out
jobs for his favorite professional brethren. The Governor, hy
his order prohibited $140,001) of the assets of tlio Rank being
put m suit. The director demos the Executive authority,hut
implicitly obeys il. When checked in tlio scheme of multi
plying law suits, w it lion I notice to the debtors, lie retires f»oin
office, and with his "last dying breath” proclaims au order vir
tually suspending all law suits—not only those commenced,
hut to l e coiiiim need. The whole transaction is ti tissue of
tergiversation and i npudci.ee.
What is or will he the clVeel of the Executive order suspend
ing for sixty days, suits on the. lying over paper of the Cen
tral Rank, 1 da "not pretend to assert. Time w ill disclose its
utility or necessity. If, however, only ten per cent, of the
$140,(180 .-hall ire that means he collected orseeiircd in its col
lection, w ithout suits at law, then only the ex-director nnd his
favorites have entree to complain—not the public, nnd espe
cially not the debtors of the Rank. Georgian.
FROM THE MAlMSOyiAN, FED. 21.
Leave of Mr. Fox—Picscnt/ on of Mr. Fnckcnhnm.
At one o’clock to.day ilia ceremony of taking
official leave, on the part ol Mr. Fox, Into Envoy
Kxlvaonlinavy and Minister Plenipotentiary of tho
British Government nt Washington, nnd of the
presenlnlion of ihu Rt. lion. Sir Richard Puckcn-
imrn. the new Envoy and Minister, took place in
the Pivsitlent’s rccrpiiuti mom. 'Flic President
was attended Dy the members of his Cabinet, and
Sir Richard hy the gentleim it attached to the Mis
sion.
The following is the
A DOR ESS OF MR. FOX.
In presenting you this letter from the Queen, my
Sovcicign, terminating my diplomatic functions ns
hci Majesty’s Il^prusunluiive in the United .Stales,
il becomes tt welcome part <>! my duty to express
to you tho souse 1 entertain oftho kindness and
courtesy which 1 have uniformly experienced both
from yourself and from those who have proceed
ed you in the hi-yh office of President of the Re
public.
It has always been my wish, ns it has been my
duty, to labor lor the preservation of peace, nnd
for the establishment of a durable national frier.d
ship between the two countries; and whilst ii lias
more than once fallen lo my lot, during ihe period
of mv service here to treat with the United States
of matters thut involved very serious dilTcrvnce of
opinion, I um happy in hearing testimony to the
fact that those controversies Imvo been conducted
on llte part of I he United States, as I hope that
have also been on* my part, in the tomperule nnd
respectful form which best befits the official rep*
resuntutives of powerful ami enlightened nations.
In taking my official leave of you Mr. Piesident,
I hope you will allow tnc to add the assurance of
the sincetc interest that l shall always feci fur your
own personal happiness and welfare,
tub president’s reply.
It gives me great pleasure in litis,our last official
interview, tu say that during your residence here,
you have M.dulottsly cultivated the friendly rela
tions which subsist between tiie two Governments,
and that your < llieinl intercourse has been highly
agreeable to litis Government. While I cannot
but regret llte termination of your mission, it is yet
a source of much satisfaction lo believe that you
mo to bo succeeded by one who will bring wilh
him the same ft icudly dispositions which you have
always manifested.
In bidding you adieu, I can only wish you a snfo
return to your unlive land, and many superndded
days of health and happiness.
MR. PACKENHA.Vs ADDRESS.
I have the honor lo place in your Excellency’s
hands the letter of the Queen, my sovereign, ac
crediting me tts llor Majesty’ Envoy Extraordi
nary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United
Slates.
Your Excellency is already aware of Her Majes
ty’s earnest desire lo cultivate the most friendly
understanding w ith this'eountry.
Permit mo, sir, to lake this opportunity of assur-
ing you, that it will he the object of my highest am-
Dition so to conduct my intercourse with your Ex
cellency's Government as to contribute, in ns far
as in me may lie, to the fulfilment of Her Majesty’s
friendly intentions towards the Government and
pcoplu ol the United States. |
THE PRESIDENT S REPLY TO MR. PACKENHAM. j
It utlords me great pleasure to rcceivo the ns.
snrnnces which >ou give me oftho friendly dispo
sitions of her Biittannic Majesty towards the Gov
ernment and the 1’enplo of tho United States. And
I indulge the hope that your residence i ear ibis
Government may ho attended by the establish
ment, on n firmer basis, of the relations of amity
and ponce which so happily exist between the two
countries. I also trust, nir, that you will find your
residence boro every way agreeable to you. I give
you ibe assurance ilia! nothing on my pari shall be
wanting to make it so.
[cORFIEsrENDENCBOF THE CHARLESTON COlItTlP.R.l
Washikcton, Feb. 17.
The debate on the Oregon question was furlhei
postponed to day in Iho Semite. It is looked lo nt*
one of llte most important debates of the session.
1*1 io notion of Congress on llte subject is destinei
to settle the question of pence or war.
Mr. Semple introduced his hill re-modelling the
consular system of the United Slates. lie propo
ses to give salaries to consuls and regulate and uu
large their duties.
A bill was reported by Mr. Evans, remitting du
ties on railroad iron actually laid down, and allow
ing it lo come in duly free for five years.
Mr. Bates’s speech on the 'rat in’ will give n new
turn to the debate on that subject. lie treated tin
subject of the attacks on Massachusetts on tin
score of the robbery and plunder of this system ol
protection and repelled them wiilt much correctness
He wont into the origin of iho system to shew that
llte imputation uu Massachusetts, amounted to tin
upremney of assurance, and appealed to the cuu««
try to decide between Dim and the Senator from
South Carolina on the subject. The protective *y*
tern, lie contended, was imposed on Mnsjeichusetu
hy the South, and by 13. Carolina, ttgninsl her will.
As against her votes. Her pursuits were of a tliflur
cut line nnd manufacturing was discordant with
them. The tnriir of 18(0 laid a duty of 20 pni
coni, on cotton yarns—more on those south of the
cape—and estimated the value of goods at 23 per
cent a square yard. Tim In rill’1821 increased the
duty and increased the minimum. Tim miniinums
were put m these acts hy ISouih Carolina, uuo
Massachusetts opposed them, only one of fouricoi
members for Massachusetts voted for tlieso nets,—
How was it with the tariff of 1828? Massnchu
setts contended that llte tu riff of 1821 had settled
tho policy of the Government permanently, nnd
situ was ohl.ged, reluctantly, to accommodate her.
self lo it. Her capital, to a certain extent, had
therefore, been invested in manufuctuie. About
this time, England had reduced the duty on import
ed foreign wool, and tho tarilfof 1834 had ceased
tonllbrd the protection that it promised. Ail np
plication was made to increase tho duly on wool
lens io the extent of protection designed hy the tu
iilf of 1824. 'Fhe result was the tariff of 1328—a
“hill of abominations.” Massachusetts, be said,
voted against tho increase of duties in that tariff,
and the Mouth voted against the increase of dutit 1
on a number of articles, which ho specified. On
ly two members out of tho fourteen from Massa
chusetts. voted for llte tariff of 1828, and he him-
self was one of the Massachusetts members who
voted against it.
He declared that the profits on cotton manufac
tures in Massachusetts, since 1824, were not equal
lo 0 per cent, and that the capital invested in wool,
leu manufactures, since that lime, has not yielded 3
per cent.
In reply to a question from Mr. McDuffie. Mr.
Bates ollored a statement from Mr. Appleton, show
ing that the capital employed in Lowell, with the
advantages and facilities of that place, had not
yielded (J per cent.
Mr McDuffie said lie would, before this debate
was dosed, go into litis subject of the origin of the
protective system and shew with what tiHpirellolled
audacity, or to say the least, boldness, these asser
tions were made. lie thanked the gentleman for
bringing up the subject.
Mr. Bates dwelt much an the unmitigated and
uubrothcrly assaults which, on the eve of every
Presidential election, were made upon Massachu
setts in reference to this question, and deduced
thut they were the chief source of any unkindness of
feeling that might exist on the part of the South to-
wards tho Union.
In tlio House, to-day, Mr. Illicit of S. C. made a
strong and very unimuted speech in support of the
21st rule, and in reply lo Mi. Ucnrdsly of New
Yc ik.
The Indian appropriation bill was considered in
Committee ofiite Whole.
A love-tick swain, to ascertain tho mind of hia
•Itttlye love,” closes a letter w ith the following :—-
If you wns n floe, it in I I wns a tree.
A rootin' 'twin in tin* yurd j
If tlio olfl in io sliotilfl siiv,'fliivo I tin t hog away,'
Would von worry or Into very hard ?
Washington, Feb. 22
A memorial xvas presented in the Sumite this
morning, by Mr. Wiigln, signed by numerous
inerclmnts of tbo highest respectability, o( New
York, in opposition to tbo continuance oi' tho trea
ties of reciprocity with tho northern nations of Bu-
rope. Mr. Wright said that his own impression
had been decidedly favorable lo tlieso treaties.—
Another memorial, also from New \ ork merchants
was presented by Mr. Wuigiit, on the subject of
our commerce with Texas, tbo rapid decline of
which they attributed lo the failure of tlio trenty of
commerce, which was before tho 'Senate last win
ter. That treaty was ratified with sotnu modifica
tions, and was now out oftho power oftids Govern
ment. Mr. Wright thought that legislation could
best promote the object of the memorialists.
Mr. Merrick from Ihe Committee on the Post Of.
fico and Post roads, reported Ids Post Olliee Uill
with a written report and some amendments. The
titles of postage are not nflectod by the amendment
except on newspapers for the press, which,as here
tofore, me made free.
Mr. Tappan’s Resolution, oflured sometime
since, calling for the proeee Jings of the Court Mar
tial, in the case oftho Somers mutiny, was taken
up, and met with opposition hy Mr. King of Ala
bama, on the ground that it would do no good—
the most proper tribunal to which the case could
have been referred, had promptly decided on it, ami
Congress could not altet that dccisi m—ana it would
only stir Uji unpleasant feelings, and awaken hitter
memories.
Tho case called for the interposition of Congress,
Mr. Tappan said, so fur as to elicit the facts as
they really occurred, and which the newspapers
only had published in an imperfect manner. With
out a formal trial by jury, three American citizens
had been hanged, which otdy the most imperious
necessity could justify. IJe would not say that tho
necessity did not exist, fur ho knew nothing from
an authentic source, about il. Public opinion gave
the law in this country, nnd it wns hut just that the
public should form correct opinions on a subject so
important—a matter so fraught with interest to ev
ery American.
Mr. Buchanan regretted that the subject had
come up to day; ho had not examined it sullieiently
to form an opinion in reference to it, and it was
therefore postponed.
Tho Oregon question wns broached to-day, nnd
debated upon in a masterly manner. Mr. Atchi
son of Missouri opened the debate. Too friends of
tiie measure, he said, had been charged with a de.
sire lo plunge the country in a war with tho most
powerful nation on earth. Tho Chairman of the
Committee on Foreign Adairs, had remarked that
the Western Senators were more desirous to run
against England than to get possession of the
territory, nnd to them its vt-luc would he much en
hanced by the cost of a war. The loading journals
of the United States hud reiterated tlio charge.—
(True, snid Mr. Benton, papers in tlio British inter,
list.) To Western Senators was the elmrgo impli
ed. Why impute to ilium a motive that would not
equally govern others? There was hut one mo
tive, and that nos a sordid desire lo obtain for their
section of tho country sonic pecuniary benefit. In
ease of war would not the commerce of tho West
sudor equally with that of her Atlantic sisters, and
would she nut bear the same proportion of tlio ex'
pauses resulting from war.—The hottest coidiicts
in the last war were in the North-west and South
west. But it was urged that llte seaboard would he
exposed to the disasters of war, from which tlio In
terior would he exempt. Would not Ouiu, Indiana
nnd in fact, all the Western Stales have an exposed
frontier? It was not their wish, however, to pro-
volte a war, nor did tho measure tend to it. Il was
his o| inion that a treaty would not give us anything
whether nor claims were just or not. Mr. A.
shewed that our title tu the territory wns derived,
first hy the discovery of tlio Oregon hy Cant, (Jrev
ofBjslon, which gavo us a claim from 42° to 51°.
Subsequently wo became possessed ol the " »
Spoil), w liloh extended to the 61° of north latitude.
Wc relinquished to Russia thut part of llm country
•lortli of 04° 40K He declared that the Weal would
iot yield nn inch of llm territory, and if a war must
come as the consequence, let it come. I ho appre
hension or a war with England win the only motive
■or opposing this measure. All tho other object urns
were more pretexts. Tlio Western people were
now buttling the Territory, and collisions would
soon lake place heiwc.cn lliom nnd the Hrllwli
settlers, which would involve us in a war. llm
•r wc acted the bolter, if wo would secure
It was evident that Mr. A. did not think tlint
Groat Britain would accede lo our claim.
In the House, to day a motion wns made lo sus
pend the rules to offer a resolution, fixing the ter
ininatiun of the session in May. It required two.
■birds. The vote 108 lo53. exactly two thirds.—
But ttie Spcakei voted in the negative, and llm mo-
lion was lost,
Mr. Dtll' t. of Alabama made a pood speech
against abolitionism. The i’etisiuu hill was acted
on.
Washington, Feb. 23.
The debate on the proposition to torminnto the
joint occupancy ofOregnn, attracts much attention
nod is likely to elicit much feeling. Tiie ardor of
tho Westermnon on this subject knows no reasona
ble hounds. If you ask, however, why n mutter
which has slept in utter neglect for twenty-six
years should suddenly assume such a degree ofur
gcimy as to require action instantaneously, without
waiting for tho result of a pending negotiation, you
can gel satisfactory reply.
Mr. llannegun, of Indiana, spoke vehemently in
support oftho proposition, to-day. In tho course ol
his remarks, lie said that Mr. Choate’s argument
was that Oregan was not wanted hv England for
agricultural purposes, and that us soon as the musk
rats should gel scarce, the hunters of the Hudson
Bay Company would he up anil away to the Rus
siau settlements. What authority had lie for this
statement ? How did the Hon. Senator know
that Great Britain wants Oregon for oilier pur
poses coveted merely for the promotion of agri
culture ? She wished the mouth uf the river Col
umbia for commercial and military, position. The
commerce of the North and South Pacific was com
manded by it was important in reference to the now
position of Chinn. An article from tint London
Morning Chronicle was here read hy Mr. 11.. shew
ing the importance which Great Britain attached to
this position, and concluding with tiie declaration
that the British Government would assert her
right to it by the sword. What right had wo to
expect that England would he vp and away, when
the muskrats had been exterminated ? Who could
point to the period when site ever paused in her
career of conquest nnd dominion 1 It wns tho
Briton’s boast, that tho uttermost pnrt of the
earth wns Ids inheritance. In tho opinion ol
some, wo must wait for this ncgociatiou. Wluit
was tlio negociation about, surely, if there nns a
conflicting claim there might possibly hen subject
of negotiation? But there was home. The Sena
tor from Massachusetts had snid that we might
negociutc for an equivalent. Why? Ilis not utir
wish or intention to part with the least portion ol
the country, for money, or (or any thing else.—
Should force compel us to take an equivalent or give
up the country; He would go to war first, and this
sentiment lie would ring thro* the country, if lie
could, though tiie Senator from Massachusetts had
snid it was n doctrino more lit fur Hell than for
Enrlli. Wo desired no exchange, and we would
ho forced to none. Should we yield up the country to
this bloated power merely because she cast longing
glances at it, or assert our right, and leave the conse
quences to Government Sooner Ilian yield, tho West
would take the lin/.ard of a war, even though it should
he a Punic war, and terminate in tho destruction of one
or the other. England, it was urged, would prepare
for war if this notice was given, and be ready to pounce
on Oregon,or on us ; and if she did, little dtd il bc-
conieouc who had the daily privilege of gazing on
Bunker's hallowed Hill to fear her. Western turn
would not change their views on this subject, m con
sequence of any refusal oil the part of Government to
Since Lewis and Clarke’s time, they had looked
tim previous question so ns to allow |,i, n
amendment to tlio 25ili(Wlo 21si) rule „ r( J
that ull petition* nnd paper* touching
received and laid «*n tlio table, m illiont H ?' ^
which was declined hy Mr. Schenck, Fi m ,n *!]((
Muuso ngrreil not to call the previous qiicsiiy^'J*
vote being Ot) lo 1)0. Tlio question r«<-u rri .j fu*
Droingoolo’s motion postpone, and it w, ri j 1 ‘ r '
ynus 83. nay* 105. Mr. Cave Johnson moved*'
kubatitulo for Mr. Dromgoolu’* nmcn.hnrnt 'o'
ibc rules of the luto Congress ho iid.ip^.,1 f 0 ' r , 1
government of ibis, with the exception of iho 21
rule, which should ho modified sou* t 0 pr T
that the petition* touching siawly ho reedS
cd, hu-, without debate, laid on the laid,.. 'J!'
was truly noxiou*. lie said, to gel rid of die ay
discussion, uud thus save tlio patience, lime nd
money of the public, Mr. Driungoolu’* r,r.„«Jj
with interest on this region, and nn equivalent Would
induce them to relinquish it. Rather than yield a fool
of it to Great Britain, they would, if it was God’s wish,
perish in its defence.
This is a fair specimen of tho tone of tho Western
men on tins subject.
The impolicy and fool hardiness uf tho spirit which
prompts litis movement, was well displayed hy Mr.
Dayton, of N. J., who followed him in reply.
In the House to-day, the subject of an adjournment
in the month of May was revived.
Air. Adams moved an amendment, that the name of
the members recorded in the negative on tlio motion
to suspend the rules for the purpose of considering Air.
Henley's joint resolution to adjourn Congress in May
next, be changed to an affirmative, ns he so vot- d a<
the time. Air. Slidell, of La., also requested that the
journal be so amended, as to record Ins vote in the af.
Urinative, where it properly belonged. Some discus-
siott took place as to the effect of an amendment, Ihe
Speaker deciding that it would place the House where
it was yesterday, had the rules been then suspended.
The motion to amend was carried without a division,
when the rules were suspended by yeas 10!), nays 51
Air. Stccnrnd moved a reconsideration of the vote hv
which tho rules were suspended. Amotion was then
made to lay the motion to reconsider on the table, tIn-
yeas fi t, nays 108—so the motion was not laid on
the table. Aluclt confusion was the consequence, hut
tho matter was at last settled by Air. Henley's with
drawing liis resolution, hy the general consent, at llte
same time announcing that he would present Iho saute
again next Tuesday.
Alr.Rngers.of Now-York, occupied the morning hour
ill opposition to the 21st Rule. Air, Drouingoolc lias
the floor nil this question.
Mr. J, R. Ingersoll being in the chair, the House
went into Committee of the Whole, and took up the
private calendar, acting upon those hills on'y to w hich
there were no objection*.
Washington, Felt. 24.
It was the purpose, apparently of the House, tu
day, to get rid of the annoying debate on the quos
lion of the Rules. The discussion of tlio twenty,
first rule had done much to raise discord and had
feeling in every part of tint country.
Mr. Droingoitle, who had the floor, brought for
ward a proposition, with a view to terminate the
matter. He made no remarks on the question, hut
olfcrcd some amendments to the rules, embracing
a modification of the 21st rule, and moved the
postponement of the subject till Tuesday ncx>.
The Committee Imd deliberated much, Mr. Ad.
ains said, upon this code of rules, and they ought
not to he thrust n-ido without consideration, and a
direct vote. There was nothing ho wished more
titan a direct vote on tlio ••infamous gag rule.”
Something had been substituted by tlio gem, furilie
gig—he did not know wlint—perhaps something
worse—mid wo were lo swallow tho wholo in n
lump. Mr. Droingoolc wished to Imvo the piupo
siliun postponed anil printed, so that members could
examine his amendments. Mr. SchenclCsaid the
House Had spent days, weeks and mnulli* in the
discussion of this subject, and tt should he decided
upon forthwith. Ho moved the previous q ic-lion,
in order to obtain n direct vote on the report ol’llie
committee. Mr. Holmes would renew Hie motion
after being allowed to say, that tho time had come
for tho debate to end, and with duo deference In
the Southern members lie would odd, that on tlieii
part it was au idle debate. Tlio South oughqiu
know at once, wlmt was to he dune. Suutlicn
Whigs and Northern Democrats should shew tlieii
hands. Tim right of petition was not denied, Inn
when it became a crime it censed to he a right.
The Constiiuimi gave tlio right to hear arms, Inn
no otic could carry them to the injury of his neigh
bor. Mr. Stcenrod moved to suspend the rolls, the
morning hour having expired, so ns to move thut
tlio subject lie on the Inbio, which was agreed to.
A call of llm House wns then ordered, mid 10t>
members appeared- The motion inlay the suit
ject on tlio luhlo was lost—yeas 82. nays 112. Mi
Cave John,on requested Mr. Sehctick to withdrav
amendments were rend. He
P r,, |w>seJ .
proposes to nii«ijf,
llic2lsl rule verbally, hut nut suh>tanlial|y, J
to the Admission of reporters, ii provide*, i„
lion to llm former rule, that they may he J ( i '
of the piivilege of a seat in 'lie Hull, on nvn'ieof
nmj irity of llm House. Under tlio firmer mU
they were to ho excluded only hy direction of t|»
Speaker.
The House ordered tlmt the proposed amend,
meats be printed, and then adjourned.
Ii i* understood that the Democratic member,
will hold a caucus to night or Monday morning,, ni |
determine upon some course of action nn tliij
ject.
[cORItltsroNDENCE OF TIIE BALTIMORE AMERICAN.!
Washington, Fclj. m
SENATE.
Mr. Wright presented a memorial from p r i m#
Ward and King of New York, who inform the Sen.
ate that they have received two Treasury imici
etieh of tiie denomination of 91000. Theta notci
hear no mark of cancellation, hut il is averred that
they were received and cancelled hy the collector
of New Orleans. Referred to the committee on
Ft mi nee.
The Oregon.— Mr. Dayton of New Jersey con.
linued and closed his speech upon the merits of ihu
Resolution which proposes to put an cad tail,,,
treaty providing for the joint occupation of t| le
Territory. Mr. Dayton discussed with consid,
erubio ability the subject ol interr.ational law,—
nationnl honor and oilier topics hearing upon tho
question.
The floor was given to Mr. Brcese at the cor.dn,
sion of Mr. Dayton’s remarks.
The Bill for the surrender of the Government
stuck in tlio Chesapeake and Ohio Cauul was then
called up hy Mr. Merrick. The Bill gave rise to
some debate between Messrs. Merrick, i’orterTap,
pan mill Rives.
Mr. Rives proposed to change the terminus of tin
Canal from Cumberland to tlio mouth of theSa.
vage river, which Mr. R. said wus in the heart of
tlio coal region.
Tlio amendment was then rejected, and the bill
was then ordered to he engrossed without a divij.
siuu, when the Senate adjourned,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. Dromguolc of Va. moved an amendment of
tlio Journal, which was concurred in. TheSpenlt.
cr then laid before the House several Executive
communications. The President sent a coinmuni.
cation slating that the law recently passed provid
ing for tlio transfer of Naval appropriations is sn
burdened with restrictions that it is feared that the
objects of tlio transfer will fail to accomplish any
practical purpose. The President discusses in the
communication tho generul defences of tlio country
and tho impoitance of a Navul Depot on the Mil.
sissippi.
He also mentions tho fact that there is nn impor
tant question in controversy between this Govern,
mem und Great Britain undetermined—speaks of
tho bare possibility that the negotiation may not
terminate favorably, nnd tho importance of being
ready for any issue. The Princeton steamer is
then commended to tho attention ol Congress, and
an appropriate recommendation to build larger
steamers of defence from tho same model. The
message was referred to the Committee on Navel
Atfiiirs.
A communication wus received from the Warde.
pnrtment u|xm the subject of the Portland and Louis,
villa canal.
Resolution...—Mr, Bidlnck of Pennsylvania de
sired to have a resolution adopted to obtain infor
mation from the Navy Department us lo the uses
of anthracite coni for generating steam for steam
vessels, Mr. B. desired to have the Rules suspen
ded lo consider this Resolution. Objections being
made and the House proceeded to receive Resolu
tions,
The following wero offered from New Hampshire
by Mr. Hah:
That the West Point Academy ought to he ahol.
islicd, and that the Committee on Military Affaire
lie instructed to bring in a Bill to nbolisli the same
by repealing all laws relating to the subject. Re
solved further, tlmt the money now appropriated to
the Academy at West Point be expended aiming the
Slates nnd territories of the Union for purposes of
military instruction. Mr. Halo moved the Previous
Question.
Mr. Holmes ofS. C. called for the yeas nnd nays
upon the Resolution, and then moved that il he laid
upon the table,
Tlio vote was ns follows: Ayes 90, nocs 70, nod
the resolution was laid upon the tabic.
The next Resolution adopted called upon tlio
Post Muster General to inform the House how
many contracts Isaac Hill Imd for printing blanks
f r the Post Olliee Department—with wlmt States,
wlmt wero tlio terms—for a copy of the law,
and fur information in reference to its viola
tion,
A Resolution was next offered instructing tiie
committee on the District of Columbia to inquire
and report whether the 19th Joint rule Ims boon vi
olate t. Tito lU.li Joint rule declares tlmt no spir
ituous liquors shall ho sold in the Capitol or on the
Public grounds.
Oojeclions being made to this Resolve it was ne
cessary tlmt it should be laid over unless the Pre
vious Question wns moved. The previous ques
tion wus moved accordingly, nnd seconded hy tlio
close vote of 08 to 00. Tlio main question was or
dered, when
Mr, Hammett of Miss, moved to lay the Rosolu*
tion upon the table. The yeas and nays were or
dered and the motion lost hy the overwhelming veto
of 131 to 30.
Mr. Cuusiu of Aid, called for a division of tho
question, and without a count, tho House decided
tlmt “no spiritous liquors should be sold in the Cap
itol or upon grounds adjacent thereto.”
"And that the Restaurants be forthwith abol
ished.''
This was tlio second branch of the amendment-
Tho yeas and nays were ordered upon this propo
sition ami the motion wus rejected. Ayes 89, nay*
99.
Congressional Temperance Society.—On motion
ol Mr. Hamblin ol Aluinc tho nse of tho flail
the Ilouso of Representatives was granted to d |e
Congressional Temperance Society for Thursday
lil'XI,
The H csl Point Academy.—A member from
Vermont proposed n second resolution, to the effect
that the A' ndcniy at West Point be abolished, and
that ttic Committee on Military alf.iiis inquire into
tho expediency of reporting hills lo that effect. Tho
resolution wus objected to mid lies over,
A motion lo meet nl 11 o’clock alter Monday
next wns rejected hy a vote of 79 In 58.
Adjournment of Congress.—Two propositions lo
adjourn the two (louses ot Congress on the 7lh ana
8tti of May were submitted and under the rules were
laid over being objected to.
Reciprocal Treaties.— Mr. Kennedy of Md. ask
ed me (Jiiuiriimu of the Committee on Commerce,
(Mr. Holmes of South Carofi-m,) whether the cum-
mil intended to report a hill upon tho subject el