Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-02-16
oath Congress---rsf session.
IN sENATE--Monday. Feb. 4.

BY the House on Saturday, authorizing the Presi.
dent TO issue rs,ions such Of the unfortunate per
sons az we're driven from their homes by the Indian
dop,edaiors in FLORIDA. w.s brough, from the
House. wen, through its several readings. and was
passed.
Mr. Goldsborough submitted u resolution calling
on the President TO communicate all the facts which
may be in bis possession, concerning the origin
and causes Of the war in Florida. which lies one
day for consideration.
Mr. Benions resolutions. Mr. Buchanan address
seq the Senate for about two hours, and did not
conclude his remarks. when the Senate adj.
Tsosdoy. Feb. Q.
Mr. Buchanan concluded bis speech on Mr. Ben
toms resolutions, rei,eratng tho arguments be had
used to prove that France had been guilty of insult
to the United States, bu, that there wac good
ground 10 expect pacific termination if Congress
did their duty.
Mr. Crittenden then made a short speech, princi-
pally In reply TO Mr. Buchanan in which he censur-
ed the belgorept style Of that gentleman as partic-
ularly inappropriate at moment when he held ont
the prospect of an amicable termination OF the ex-
sting difficulties.
Mr. Mangum obtained the floor, and on his motion
the Senate adjourned.
Mr. Southland presented resolution which lies
over for consideration, directing the Secretary OF
the Senate TO cause Ia be prepared and printed all
the documents, laws, &c. concerning the cesson of
the District Of Columbia to the U. States the pur-
chases Of property made by the Governu ent and
every thing which tends to throw light on the posi-
ton in which the T. States and the District stand
10 each other
IIOUSE-We dnesday, Jan. 81.
Loss Of he Fortifcdiion BIZ. The House pro-
cecded to the consideration Of the following resp
luton, offered Friday by Mr. Adams
Resolved, That much of the message OF the
Presiden; of the United States to Congress at the
commencement of the previous session as relates to
the failure at the last session Of Congress of the bill
containing the ordinary appropriation for fortiica-
tons, be referred to u select committee, with in
structions to inquire into and repor. TO the House
the and circumstances of the failure of that
bill.
The question still being on the motion If Mr.
Williams ofN. c. to amend the resolution by ad-
ding to it, with power to send for persons and
papers,"
Mr. Cambreeng spoke at considerable length, in
vindication of himself and of the House from the
charge brought against them, here and in the SEN
ate, Of having defeated the fertilization bill.
Mr. Reed followed, and maintained at length, that
the fertilization. bill in question was defeated BY
He remarked that he had heard with PAIN the re-
colleague, Mr. Adams, inPeuching the character and
acts Of the Senate and pronounced them disorder
ly, unjust and untrue.
Mr. Hardin took the floor, and the House adj.
Thursday, Jan. %.
Mr. Adams resolution on the loss ofthe forti6ca.
ton bill being under consideration,
Mr. Hardin of Kentucky, rose and address sed tho
House. He sdverted first to the manner in which
the resolution was brought, and the understanding
which appeared to exist in relation to il. between
the mover and the honorable chairman of the com
mttee of Ways and Means. (Mr Cambreleng. He
commented on the extraordinary character of the
resolution. and appealed to every gentleman in the
House to say whether any parallel to it was known
IN the history OF this or any other legislative body.
Mr. Evans, followed, IN aspeech of great length.
replying to MIR Adams. He compared the late speech
OF Mr. A. with former speeches Of the same gentle
man, and indicated those whom the gentleman had
attacked. He concluded by expressing mis- regre,
that the gentleman for whom he had entertained so
high regard, had become an object of commisser.
alton to his friends and of derislon to bis enemies
Several gentlemen addressed the chair, app.rcn,.
ly very eager to get the floor, amongst whom was
MIR Bell. tlate Speaker)- but the floor was given
to Mr. Bynum.
=, Friday, Jan. 20.
Mr. Bynum, of N. &. spoke short time in vebe.
meh reply to Mr. Wise. but, at one o'clock, yielded
the hoor to a motion for the orders of the dav
which were private bills. In tie conversation which
ensued on this motion. Mr. Adams said there was
no need OF any haste in passing the resolution ri
there we're any more phals Of wrath 10 be poured
out upon him, let them come. But he should s.k
the House to afford him an opportunity to reolv,
Mr Wise urged the continuance of the discussion
but the House, by large majority, $50 to 4s. de-
ermned to take up the private bills which occupl
ed the dsy.
~ Monday FEB. /.
The House resumed the consideration of the mn
lon made by Mr. Cushing that the petition of sun.
Try citizens of Massachusetts for the abolition of
Slavery in the District Of Columbia be received
Mr. Halsey moved that the motion be laid ON ,b,.
able, which was agreed to without division.
Petitions aud memorials were presented I'm
'elock, when the House adj.
A., Tuesday, FtJ. 2.
Mr. Harper OF Pa. presented a petition from
''3oo ladies' of the city of Philadelphia PRAYING for