Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-12-22
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6

N Cbaplain to the House OF Representatives
Zen thousand copies Of the Report OF the
Secretary of the Treasury were ordered to
be printed.
Several resolutions were laid upon the ta-
BILE for future consideration, and among them
one inquiring into the causes Of the delay
of the vessels intended for the South Sea ex-
petition.
The Resolution for fixing day for the
appointment OF the regular standing Com
mit,ees, was postponed until tomorrow.
MI Underwoods amendment to one OF the
rules of the House, making it necessary TO
compile the yeas and nays in such man
ner. that every one thousand voters in the
United States shall have one copy furnished
them through the executive Of each State,
was taken up
Mr. Underwood gave, as one Of his rea-
sons for the adoption Of his resolution. The
fact that the House, at the Inst session, voted
books to the value of 100000 10 themselves.
and he thought they might afford 81 900 TO
the people. The Resolution, after a brief
discussion between Messrs. Underwood
Craig, and Hamer. was laid upon the table
A resolution was then introduced by Mr.
Underwood calling upon the Secretary of
War for full and complete Information in
regard to the expenses Of the Florida War,
the character of the troops,-the manner
of conducting the War, and for Information
upon all subjects relating 10 the Seminole
War, from the commencement up to the
present time The resolution was introdu-
ced BY Mr. Underwood on Monday, and was
adopted to-day.
The House was in session less than an
hour, and did no business of importance
Nothing will be done before the holydays
are over, and business may commence by
the beginning of the coming year, pre-.
sumo not before.
The Senate was in session but half an
hour A few minor reports were read from
the departments, and an adjournment follow
ed. Yours, &c.
p s. Among the resolutions laid upon
the table this morning, was one by Mr. Sny-
der Of Illinois. which is to be the ground.
work OF an almost endless discussion. II
makes direct war upon the bill passed at the
extra session of Congress, for the postpone
ment OF the payment OF the fourth install
men, of the Surplus Revenue, and proposes
that that bill be at once repealed, and the
money paid according to the Deposite &C,
passed during the session OF the last Con-
gress.
Mr. Snyder was elected to Congress as
an Administration man, but like his two
colleagues, he preferred TO serve God and
his country to man and mummon He be-
longs to the Conservative party PRoPER,-
and not like many Of the Conservative men,
bers of the House. to the Conservative party
POPULAR. His resolution when fairly be-
fore the House. will carry the war back to
Africa,-enist the services and talents Of
the ablest political soldiers in the ranks. and
give life aud spirit to the debate of the ses
sion The resolution will be laid before the
House as speedily as possible. and before
discussion closes, it will prove Pandoras
box to the Administration.
Have you heard Of the election Of good
Wing in the place Of Mr. LOOMS. Of Ohio
Such is the fact, Notwithstanding the Wings
hardly thought it worth their while 10 bring
a candidate into the field Revolutions
never go backwards" E. b.
THURSDAY. Dec. 7.
SENATE. Reports were received from the
Secretaries of the Treasury and War De.
partmen,s Laid upon the table, and order.
ed to be printed.
A great number OF petitions were present
ed and referred. and the several portions of
the Presidents Message referred 10 the ap-
propriate Committees.
Rev. Mr. Slicer. of Georgetown, was elect
ed Chaplain.
Mr. Walker introduced three several bills
relative TO The public lands.
After short session en- Executive bust
ness, the Senate then adjourned to Monday
HOUSE. Among the resolutions passed,
was one calling upon the President for in
formation relative to the causes which have
delayed the outfit and preparation of the
South Sea Surveying and Exploring Expe.
dilion.
The House adjourned over to Monday.
MONDAY. Dec IL.
Very little of interest was transacted in
either branch of Congress on Monday. In
the House, Rev. Mr. Reese, of the Methodist
denomination, was chosen Chaplain on the
fourth ballot. and the standing Committees
were appointed
TUESDAY, Dec IL.
SENATE. Numerous petitions were pre-
scented at the opening Of the Senate Cham
Der, praying, among other things, against
the annexation of Texas
U. s. COAST
Mr. King Of Alabama, Chairman of the
Committee on Commerce. reported a Bill
for the relief OF distressed navigators, and
10 cause public vessels to cruise along the
sea coast during the winter season The
Bill was read third time and ordered TO be
engrossed Mr. King said that be was anx-
'ous to have the Bill passed at once, and