CONGRESSIONAL.
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In the House the subject of the late fatal duel between
Mr. Clley and Mr. Graves, has been the carpet The
discussion yet has been preliminary being confined to


point of order as to whether the report Of the committee
appointed for the purpose Of collecting evidence, should
be printed for the use of the members posponemert
for week or SO also moved but has not yet been
decided upon The report is long and vouminous
one and the testimony very interesting The point upon
which opinions vary, is whether the majority Of the Sc
ect Committee exceeded their powers in reporting a
resolution for the expulsion Of the surviving principal and
the seconds Messrs. Wise and Jones. Upon this may
expect much and acrimonious debae but il is to be
hoped that duels will grow out Of its discussion


In the Senate, Mr. PREsToN has brought forward his
long expected motion for annexing Texas to the Union,
and has displayed his woned fervor and eloquence in
commencing il to the favorable notice Of the Senate He
has moved to lay the table, for the purpose Of allow
ing Mr. WALKER, of Mississippi to express his views in
relation thereto. II is important question: and will


illicit great talents Of craftsmanship and oratory both
sides The times dull, however, in the upper House
the Honorable Senators taking breath and resting
their oars, after the grand tournament on the Sub
Treasury.