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''belt suspended, na roe nouie .nmmitte of the whole on the wuwifr The debate u then resumed and continued by bj Messrs. Lincoln, Cushman, Pratt, Duncan, and others, until the Committee rose and reported the bill with an amendment to the House. The amendment proposes to authorise the erection of a neat plain brick edifice for the Treasury on the site of the present building, and that the turn of 50,000 be appropriated. A motion was made to lay the whole subject on the table, pending which a call of the House was ordered, and proceeded in for some time, when a motion prevailed to suspend all further proceedings in the call. The Question on laying the bill on the ta ble was then taken and decided in the affirmativeares 89. noes 82. So the bill was laid on the table. MR. WEBSTER'S BILL FOR COLLECTING THE PUBLIC REVENUE. The following interesting remarks of Mr. Webster, in the U. S. Senate, on the subject of the new Specie Circular, and the bill intro duced by him tor its repeal, and lor the col lection of the public revenue, are worthy the Dccial attention or the pvbnc. e sincere ly hope the bill will be passed. BANKS AND BANK NOTES. Mr. Webster presented a petition from merchants in the city of New Haven, Conn. (including all the importing merchants but one.) praying the repeal of that portion of the deposite act of 1838, which prohibits the re ceipt by the Government of the notes ol banks which, since the passage of that act, had issu ed notes of a denomination less than hve dollars. Also, another paper of the same character, in the form of resolutions, from the Board of Commissioners of the Associated Banks of Boston and its vicinity, and asking the same relief. On presenting these petitions, Mr. Webster said: The present state of things it truly singular. An cttort tor a general resumption of specie payments by the banks is making, and about to bo made, all ever the country. Some of the kanks have resumed. But, now, sir, what is the attitude in which the Government stands t By the new specie circular it is proclaimed that specie or Treasury notes will be required unless debtors to Government can procure notes of a specie paying bank of the denom ination of twenty dollars or upwards; which bank shall not have issued or paid out, any note under five dollars, since July, 1836. No postmaster may receive any note less than twenty dollars. This refusing to receive notes under twen ty dollars is doubtless founded on the provision in the act of April, . 1836, that no disburs ing onicer shall offer in payment any note less than twenty dollars. I cannot saj I think this part of the circu lar absolutely necessary, so lone as the depo ite system exists: but, at the same time, the provision of the act of April, countenance this regulation in some degree, if not entire ly. But taking this state of law and circular together, can it be said that Govurnment is encouragcing resumption of specie payments, r facilitating the restoration of things to a state of prosperity t Is there, in the spirit of these regulations, any thing to remind us of: the course oi uovernment, under similar circumstances, in the days of Mr. Dallas and Mr. Crawford t In New England, as I believe, all the banks, with one or two exceptions, have issued or paid out small bills since July, 1836. If there be more than one or two exceptions, 1 have not heard of them. In IVew York, the Legislature felt itself imperatively called upon to alter the law of State, and authorize, at least for a time, the iifU of small bills. The popular branch of the legislature was nearly unanimous for an unqualified repeal. The Senate preferred a suspent'on, and a suspension was tne final result. It is admitted, I believe, on all hands, that this measure was called for by the People. It was not the result of any bank management, or of the operation of any private interests whatever. It was the result of a clear, loud, Irresistible demand of the public will. It cannot be charged to party, to management, or to any thing but a universal conviction that the measure would bs useful, and was necessary. Its beneficial effects are not doubted. l aelieve, by any body, in aiding the banks in tne great wort: ot resumption. Now, I sup nose that all the hnnlra inV Vrb- ;k . - .- ...... .vi.i niiu pernaps, two or three exceptions in the city, have availed themselves of this suspension law, and have issued small bills. Their netes, therefore, cannot be received at the customhouse, or the post affice, or elsewhere, where ueou to urovernmem are to be paid. I sup pose me same state ot things exists in New Jersey, and many other States, both Atlantic ana western. I have said on a former occasion, and I stil uubk, tnat tne measures pursued bv Govm meat have overthrown, at least for the present it rj- . t r. uvuv; ui aiacoaiiDuingmeuseoi small O M 1 Ult.ll the people of States which had begun to act A State OI thin PI has ariion in k;i Z iicj nave compelled their Legisla . . r . - --- " - in. urKxt?nr i n cnnrtA n fceenDaled:lnBtt;. """ J www tne laws imnsi nll i ea. au mis. 1 reneat. h, k . , of tb PmdI tb fnufinfii lh. .1 . II L mi - . - "uu iiibui duis useful, if not '""""oic. adq as mere is no reason to floubt the solvency of the banks which issue

to lit again. On motion of Mr. Lincoln, ths

h notes more than that of other, fie ones

e..Sa may be asked, as it is asked, with sieuif-

Jicancy and effect by the committee of the asI mrr-mi mA knnlra in Dmlnn. iiBhr nnl nllf the

social ed banks in Boston, "why not put the notes of oil specie-paring banks on the same ground I think: sir, it is the duty ot Uovernmentai the present important moment, to extend a large and liberal, confidence to the banks, and to encourage theirefforts, and assist their struggles for resumption by all proper means. To this end, I think the prohibition contained in tne htth section oflhe deposite law ought to be recalled, or suspended for a considerable time, and until circumstances shall favor a renewed attempt to sustain the policy heretolore pursued. 1 am not of opinion that it is notenough merely to abolish the incapacity, arising from what has been done, contrary to the provision of the statute. 1 thing it neces sary to proviae that banknotes ol specie-par ing banks may hereafter be received, at least for some time, although the banks issuing them continue to issue small bills. Nothing short of this can give effectual relief. The banks cannot now, without great public in convenience, again recall their small notes The People will not consent that they should. This is a point. I believe, on which there is little difference of opinion in those Slates in which small notes are issued. On the whole, my opinion is, that the best thing to be done, under all circumstances, is to repeal the prohibition, and to wait for a more favorable opportunity to establish the policy which it was intended to sustain hope we may see our way on this subject somewhat clearer sometime hence than we now see it. If a repeal, however, be object ed to, a suspension is indispensably necessary; and this suspension should be Tor such a length ot time as wilt enable the banks and the pub he to adjust their concerns to the state ol things which will then be before them. But fa suspension only be agreed to, and a day fixed when it shall expire, and especially if that day be a near one, the banks wilt be compelled immediately to begin to call in their bills, and the relief afforded, if it be any relief at all, will be -rippled and menectual Another pressure will commence, and a renewal of past troubles will ensue. My opinion is, therefore, that, taking all circumstances into consideration, it is best to repealthe prohibition, and retain, of course, the power of renewing it when a state of things shall hereafter arise to justify such renewal. For the same reasons I think the second section of the act of April should also be re pealed. After some further remarks, of Messrs. Hub bard, Webster, Buchanan, Preston, Smith of Indiana, estrange, and Benton, (to be given hereafter,) the petitions were laid on the table, and ordered to be printed. Mr. Webster then, in pursuance of previous notice, asked leave lointroduce the following: A BILL making further provisions for the collection of public revenues. Be it enacted, fyc That the operations of so much of the act of June 23d, 1836, entiled "An act to regulate the deposits of the public money," as prohibits the receipt of the notes or Diusoi specie-paying names, winch have is suea since tne lourtn ot March. 1836 notes or bills of a less denomination than five dol lars, be and the same is hereby, suspended until further order ofCongrcss. &ec. V. And be it further enacted. That It shall be lawful for the Secretary of the Treasury to select and employ as depositories of the public money, according to the provisions of said act, any banking institutions which may t ll l .a - oe eaiaoiisnca unaer tne provisions of a law of the State in which it exists. Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the Secretary of the Treasury hereafter to select and employ as depositories of the public money, according to the provisions of said act, any bank which shall redeem its notes and hills on demand in sDecie, notwithstanding it may have slopped spe cie payments 6ince the date of said act. Sec. 4. And be it further enacted. That the operation of the second section of the act of April 14, 1836, entitled "An act making ap propriations for the payment of Revolution ary and other pensioners of the United St ites for the year 1836," be, and the same is hereby, suspended until further order of Congress. Leave was granted, the bill was introduced and read the first time, and on the sit nestion of Mr. Wright, that it would be of no use to refer it, a report just having been made on tne wnoie subject Irom the Committee on Fi nance, the bill was laid on the table, with the understanding that it would receive its second reading and come under the consideration of the Senate to-morrow. From Ike JV Tori Exp rest. IMPORTANT FROM CANADA By the Northern mail of last evening, we have Montreal papers to the 6th, and Quebec of the 4th. The greatest excitement prer jono iKUDorne arrived in Montreal on Tuesday, with several officers of the army, and lelt immediately for Upper Canada. The Herald says: ?His Excellency will inspect Fort Henry and give thenrou9 r nr. ders for erecting fortifications along the fron- " or a general car. nam hemming more probable every day." The Earl of Durham has issued nnmrl.m,. uuu uuenug n rewara oi a thousand pounds for the apprehension of anv indi f - - - neciea witn the recent outrage on the Sir cvorert reei, ana exhorts her Majesty's sub Notwithstanding the aggravated nr. stain from act of retaliation, which m. , uara icicntu, careiuiiv toah. pose them to the imputation of a disrpcn.i r ik.: i. i .... mcir uwu iiotior, oy a violation ol the into,i rights of adjoining powers." Sir Geonrn A thur has also issued a proclamation of lar character, but containing less conciliatory

language. He charges the outrage upon ci-j tizeosof (ho United States, and insists that

redress should be immediately demanded of our Government. The 85th regiment nnd the three remaining companies of the 54th, together with the detachment just arrived to join that regiment, received orders for Upper Canada, lhe Colstream uuards wrre ex-. pected to set off immediately. 1 roops are to be stationed at all the points which are most exposed along the frontier, ana large reiniorcemenisare oraereu into me Upper Province of Quebec to garrison the fortifications. We give the proclamation of Lord Durham below. 1000 REWARD. Dl'RnAM. By His Excellency the Right Honorable John teorge, Jiiarl of Durham, Viscount Lambton, &c. &c, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honorable Military Order of the Bath, one of her Ma jesty's Most Honorable Privy Council, and Governor General, Vice Admiral, and Captain General of all Her Majesty's Provinces within, and adjoining to, the Continent of North America, &c. &c. A. PROCLAMATION. Whereas, information has been received by me, that on the 29th day of May last, at a certain island, called "Well's Island " in the river St. Lawience, within the territory of the United Stales of America, a body of armed men, at midnight, seized upon a certain steam vessel called the Sir Robert Peel, belonging to certain subjects of her Majesty in the Province of Upper Canada, then moored at the said island, to which she had resorted in the peaceable prosecution of her accustomed voyage, for the purpose of taking in fuel; and having with violence driven the passen gers and crew ol the said steamboat upon the island, deliberately plundered, burnt and destroyed the said steamboat upon the inland. And whereas, many of the said passengers where females, and were thus assailed with a total disregard to their sex and their condition at that hour of the night, thereby greatly aggravating the out rage; And whereas, the due protection of her Majesty's subjects, and the demands of justice imperatively require that the perpetrators of sucnaenme should not escape unpunished; xvuu iicieas, wun mat object 1 am desirous of co-operating with, and giving every facility to the authorities of the United States: Now. Know all men by these presents, that I do hereby promise the sum of ONE THOUS AND 1 UUNDS to any person or persons. wuo Miiiw laenuiy, ana bnnp to conviction before any competent tribunal, anv nrrsnn nr. lually engaged in, or directly aiding and abetiug me perpetrators oi this last mentioned out rage. TV-.il-.., ik. 1 . - . v,...,.7 w,c Hiiirui wnicn has again unnappiiy aisiuroea the peace of the frontier of Upper Canada, I hereby proclai jecis oi ner Majesty residing therein, mv de itiiiiiurtiiou 10 secure ineir present and per j : . w y manent protection, by the employment of cwij nitons at me aisposal ol her Majesty's Government; for whichVurnose a sfflriPnt military force will be immediately concentraicu uii buch points, as snail best protect the C r 1: c i . r rouuer line irom an aggression on the peace aoie lnnamtants ol these provinces. I shall also, lose no time in appealing to the Government of the United States, to vindicate its r xx n hnnnr kr l i. . . . . - bisiihiiie me assault nnirh has been offered to their authority, by a band of I.IWICU pirates, ana repairing the wrone-s which have oeen inflicted on her Majesty's euisjuilSe Pending such appeal, I earnestly exhort all her Majesty's subjects, notwithstanding th aggravated provocation they have received, carefully to abstain from anv art nf rotallaiinn which may expose them to the imputation of u.siigaru oi meir own honor, by a violati of the internal rights of adjoining powers. viven unaer my Hand and Seal at Arms at uio casue oi at. I,wis, in the city of vtul""i saia province ol l,ower Canada, the 2d day of June, in year of Our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and thuty-eight, and in the first year of her Majesty's reign. By command. Charles liuLLER, Chief Secy. The persons who fired upon the steamboat Telegraph, were immediately arrested and lodged in jail. It is to be hoped that the prompt exercise of authority on both sides, will have the effect to prevent a recurrence of such disgraceful transactions. His Excellency was to hold his first lev ee on Tuesday at the Chateau fit. Louis. Sutherland is to be lodged on Cape Diamond near Quebec, previous to his embarkation for New Sou til Wales. TROUBLES ON THE LAKES. June 2, an attempt was made at Biockville, Upper Canada, to get possession of the steamer Telegraph, an American Boat, that runs between Ogdensburgh and Rochester. The .Fuuu precaution prevented this, when the boat was bred into from the Canada shore, by severa muskets. We have a Rochester and a Montreal account of it, both of which are evidently disclored. The naked fact disclo.c unpleasant state ol feeling among the borderers. It is the Nelson dinner, and it must be put down. The peace of two great nations musf not Ua K . hiii lira i. m ij in im PHWW'D7 ne lawless, whether they exhibit themselves as practical r.irtoe : . i 1 1 . . . . vviiicenu.ary revoiut.onists. The Governor of 1- . . . I u. MS . wFr' na3 issued his nror.lm9v;n rp" me attack upon the Sir Robt. " H3 IU me rif nirif joinI H's Excellency Sir George Arthur "lgt.f50Ln.mnd.er ote Royal Hanova: "ucijjhh: jraer, Lieutenant G ovcrnorl

of the Province of Upper Canada, Major General Commanding Her Majesty's Forces therein, &o &c. - ' Whereas, information has this day- been received, that on lhe 29th day ofMay inst. the British steamboat Sir Robert Peel, while

lyinr peaceably at an American Island, was treacherously attacked by a body of armed reffiaus from the American shore, set fire to and burned; the passengers, among whom were defenceless females, wantonly and brutally insulted: and a large amount of money, and other property on board said boat was cither plundered or destroyed: And whereas, the said robbery and outrage cannot fail to excite feelings of the utmost indignation in the minds of Mer Majesty's subjects, who may be induced to resort to acts of retaliation for the redress of injury, without properly considering, that it belongs to the Govern ment of her Majesty, to claim that redress and to the Government of the United States to see that it be promptly rendered. The steamboat Sir Robt. Peel, with the persons and property on hoard, lay at the wharf on the shore of a friendly power, in the connaence ol that security which every civi lized Nation extends over the subjects and property of foreigners, within its territoiy in times of peace; and free commercial intercourse. The Government of the United Stales, it may be confidently expected, will vindicate the national honor, and feel deeply the insult which this act of savage and cowardly violence, committed in the dead of night, has inflicted upon their nation. They will not nnd cannot, without regard to national character, delay to bring the criminals to punishment, or io renuer 10 inc injurea subjects ot Iter Ma jesty redress though it be too late in thiain stance to offer them protection. The demeanor and conduct of the population of this Province has been that of a peo ple resting securely upon the sanctity of law, and the regular exercise of the power of the Great Empire of which they form a part, and accordingly, even during rebellion, and foreign invasions, this Country has not been dis graced by any scenes of individual violence or revenge, on the part of its loyal inhabitants. The character which has thus been gained to uus i rcnince, nas commanded the admiration ot the liritish people demonstrated the proud superiority of the British Institutions and is too valuable to be sacrificed in the smallest part, for the sudden gratification of inatgnantieenngs, however justly they may nuvt: tiecu arouseu. I therefore express to Her Majesty's faithful anu loyai eudjccis, my entire confidence in uicir aignmed lorbearance.and thalthe Brit ish l lag, which has been so nobly defended Dy them, win not now be stained bv having outrage or insult offered to the Persons or nrnperty of foreigners within its territory and unuer usproieciion. It need nol besaid to men who understand me cnaracter and institutions of England, that injury offered to one British subject is iciiuj. on, .tiiu mat mutural lies ol duty and anecuon Which bind a free and loval nrnnlp and theirsovereign together, give the strength of a whole Empire to an injured individual. This consideration is all that is necessary to retain a loyal community within becoming I I i ...... uuuuus, nuu io insure their leaving to their government that claim or redress which thi unprovoked rage imperatively demands. Until the American Government shall have faL'Pn cur V moncn ;ii . i i . .iiwusuiLa eta win ensure me lives ana property ol Uritish subjects within the territory ol the United Sta'.cs from spoliation ...v...v,, u uium guaru anu caution is requirea on the part.of masters of steamboat, and other vessels, in American harbors: as it is but too plain, that at present the subjects of Her Majesty may be sometimes placed in the power of a lawless banditli, when they imagine themselves wilhin the protection and authority of a friendly Government. Given under aiy Hand and Seal at Arms. Toronto, thirty-first day of May, in the year of pur Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight, and of Her Majesty's reign the r , r,. t.G ARTHUR. By command of his Excellency, C. A. Hagerman, Attorney-General. D. Cameron, Secretary. rrom the Courier and Enquirer CANADA. TM , i. x ue accounts irom the frontier we arc Imp. PV to Sav. renrrsrnf nnrSui ,. . r r . , "l"lc rtuuioruies and 7 f cF' as anxiously endeavoring to obviate the unpleasant consequences which it was at hrst apprehended would grow out of the destruction of the British steamboat Sir Ro-.K-andlhefi"g the Telegraph whilst at Kingston. The Magistrates of the hitter place had invited the United Slates District Attorney to be present at a legal investigation which had been made into the circumstances connected with the last occur rence, lie had attended, and it was staled was perfectly satisfied with the course taken. The Governor of this State had also expressed lo the Mayor of Kingston a desire to have - ....v....v..t nu. mm, wmcn was about to take place. A British sloop had been armed for the puipose of cruising among the One Thousand Islands and apprehending ih ucsuujcu ir.e air Kobert Peel, and I rZZ F""ea were secreted on one of f "; "! ".n7 and oth.er PrP' tJ olen .i.i ,cssci were partly rccoverpri nA arrests continue to be madft nfn,a of her destruction. -r-"-By a general order from the Adjutant General, a company of the 21 .n.;.. try, and all the disposable recruits on thisstation,are ordered to Sackets Harb or.

CorrfsjjoudcnccuftUe .Xai. I,,t. New York, Juue 9. The domestic exchanges of the Union ure a great deal better than they were a fCw weeks ago. On Detroit lhe rale i? from (0 5, on Nashville 121, on New Orleans 7 0 Natchez 17 premium. ' A great deal of alarm is fell here 0f the movemrntson the sub-Treasury. If Congre;, will do no good, it is earnestly hoped it wiji do no hurt. The rate of exchange on London is nnw 109; on France 5f 20 to 5f 22; a ri,e on London of 1 per cent, since the 1st o the month

rto more specie will come affpr fl,;c reaches England. - Mackenzie's Gazette of to-day Eays Mr ipineau left New York Wednesdav r. raloga Springs, where he is to meet his wife This is the first news we have had of Ihu gentleman since the first outbreak in Monirr. I. Mr. Roebuck is reported to be soliriiln, his pardon of the Queen. Despalchep, it is rumored, have n.nn.i through this city recalling Mr. Turlon, Lord Durham's legal adviser. This probably is in consequence of Lord Winchelsea's close questioning cf Lord Mcldourne. The moneyed men here vet continue in state ofanxiety respecting all the measures of the Government. No great enterprises arc undertaken; no stimulants are applied to industry. The hammer and the shovel, the screw nnd the adze yet wait for the capitalist I L A 1 I . T ... .. 1 iu ati uiu lauoicr ut worK wun them. Every thing is uncertain on account of the Government. The members of that Gnvprnmt write lo some of our business-men in lancuatre encouraging the hope of a change of policy; but no change takes place of an great conse' quence, and further experiments continue to be made. The Postmaster General has considralP sums of small change on special deposite io some towns in Cincinnati. This is one ofuV most vexatious of lhe modes of the Feder?,! Government in worrying the currency, in ihui keeping out of circulation what is now so necessary small change. There is no later news from the frondcr. Sir John Colborne has reached Montreal on his way to Upper Canada. The Earl of Durham s commission, as published in a Quebec paper, extends his sway to Prince Edward's Island and Newfoundland. The Great Western is due to-morrow, if she sauea on tne oth ult. Her arrival is, of course, awaited with great anxiety, the markets being an engrossing object with the men of business, and a variety of other feelings with the mass. NOTICE TO ltfamiracturcrs and Capitalists. Valuable and extensive Water Potter to lease at BroofiTillc, Harrison, and Lawrenceburgh. npHE construction of the Whife-Watrr Canal, having created extensive water power at the above mentioned places, and me isiaie navmg controui of the necessarr . .... land ana other lacihties suitable for its usrJ .i i ... 'I the undersigned will, at Brookville, on Monday the 25lh day of June next, as the agent of li e State, offer for lease this power wilh the necessary ground lor the use oflhe same, It is confidently believed that but few nh. ces in the west, offer stronger inducement! ior me investment ol cnpital, in manufactures than the White-Water Vallev: lb prpfnr the attention of manufacturers and capitalists.1 uuiu iroui anroaa ana at home, is respectful ty invited to this notice. In the immediate vicinity of these towns and for manv milei around, the country is not surpassed in point tumy oi sou oy any portion of country in the west, of the same extent. Lawrenceburgh, situated on the Ohio rircr, at the termination of this Canal and Indi anapolis Kail Road, contains now a population of two thousand it is a place of considerable business and by the construction of the road and canal above named, the inundation of the town by the floods of the Ohio ispr;vcniea. mere is no water power, other than that created by the canal, within severs! miles of the town. The indnrpmpnf for llwv investment of capital in manufacturies at the omer iwo places nre equally strong, bt as it cipcciea mat bidders will examine for themselves, it is deemed unnecessary to cn t . . 1 1 - luuiciuiB mem. The supply of water is ample and may be luiuisueu every day in the year, except case of a breach in the canal, or other c tmgencies, to which canals are liable. in con 1 he terms of the contract lo be entcrcf into, the situation of the mills, the place ofl the various structures rpnnirrL Art-., wilt lie! fully explained on the day of letting. At this time it is only necessary to slate, that me waier power win be ottered in small portions, separated frcm each other so as generally to suit the convenience of the different lessees, and that lhe lease will be for the term of thirty, fortv. or fifiv rpnrs. as (he un dersigned may hereafter determine, renewaoie on certain conditions which will bejut and equitable. The amount of power offereu on me day ol sale, will be in proportion to the demand for it at (hat time, and the commissioner, in case he should deem the prices offered below a fair rate, reserves the right of retaining the power for the State, and lo decline awarding it. j Proposals will stale the annual rent which; will be paid for a quantity of water sufficient io propel each run oi mill stones 4 leet ' nmeter, or for other machinery in proportion They will be sealed and directed to ELISHA LONG, " Act. Com'r. While. Waler Cad' Brookville, Ind., May 22d. 1838. 21-3. jiraATENT MEDICINES, foruleb lil nor 1837. JOHNSON & ?ROiiKBANj