The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-12-29
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SENATE Mr. Williams of Me. OF tanned leave TO
bring in bill to satisfy the State Of Aloinc for The
services rendered by her militia. The bill was
read twice and referred 10 the comnlito, on the NJ
lItla.
Mr. Hubbard introduced bill in favor of settle
ing The claims Of New Hampshire against the u.
States.
Mr. Fulton of Ark ntroduc ed bill making ap
preparations for certain Qualifications the frontier
between Arkansas and Texas.
Mr. Tappln of Ohio, introduced joint resolution
proposing amendment Of tho constitution in re
lation TO the Of service Of the judges Of the Su
premo and Inferior Courts. The term Of service
it is proposed shall be limited to seven years The
resolution had its first reading
The resolution yesterday offered by Mr. Clay of
Kentucky, calling for information from the Secre
tary Of the Treasury in relation to the PubcLands
Id during the last twelve years, was called up
and amended by Mr. Clay of Al. so as to call for
much additional information.
lioUsE Nj. Jones, Chairman of the Committee
OF Ways and Means, reported bill from the Com
miuee making appropriations for tic support ofthe
Government in part for tho yenr 1871.
Mr. Cushing moved an amendment Of the bill up
proprating 900 for tho pay of the special mes
sengers for bearing the electoral votes to Washing
ton, which amendment was adopted without oppo
sition.
WEDNESDAY,, Dec. I6,h.
SENATE. The Vice President, Richard M. John
son, made his appearance in the Chair to day, hav
rg arrived in the city last week.
Tho Bill for the support of Government in part
fer lS4l received from the House Yesterday, was
read twice and sent to the Committee Of Finance.
Mr. TalImadge ofNew York, proposed an amend
ment 70 The Constitution, fixing tho time OF Presi
Dental service 10 ono term. The Resolution re
ceivcd its frs, and second reading, and wus-no
one opposing--ordered TO be printed.
| HOUSE,. Mr. Duncan proposed amendment
10 the Constitution in relation Electors for Presi
dent and Vice President. The mover proposes
that there shall be one day fixed throughout tho
States for the choice ofEiectors, and one day also
fxed for the choice Of members of the House OF
Representatives.
MIR Adams introduced the following resolution
The House djourned before il considered,
Rcsoired, That The President of the UnitedStatcs
| he requested to- 10 be communicated to this
House, so far may be compatible with the pub
lie interest, copies Of all documents in the Depart
ment of State showing the origin of any political re
| intions between the United States and the Empire
Of China; the first appointment ola Consul to re
!
any other subsequently appointed, has ever been
received recognized in that capacity; and the
present relations between the Government Of the
United States and that of the celestial Empire.
THURspAY, DEC. I7th
! SENATE. Mr. Merrick introduced n bill from
the District Committee, to revive and continue
! Banking powers in the District of Columbia. Tho
bill read twice and placed on The docket
| The question ofre ference on the financial por
ton of the Presidents Message, Mt length
reached, md Mr. Wright Of New York spoke in re
ply to Mr. Webster's remarks on the preceding day.
Mr. Webster briefly rejoined, aud tho reference to
the Committee on Finance was then agreed to-
The Senate held short executive session, and
adjourned over TO Monday.
The resolution offered by Mr. Adams in relation
to China was adopted.
Mr. Tnghast again presented the resolution
offered by him on Thursday last calling for inror
nation in relation to the Sub Treasury Bill since
it became a law, which resolution lies the table
Mr. Hun. of New York, offered "A Joint reso luton
proposing an amendment to the Constitution, con
fining The Presidential service to term of -four
years. Read and laid on the abls.
Mr. Randolph of N J. moved that the Wing
members elec ted to the last Congress, and ousted
from their seats by order Of the llonse be al
mencemeni of the last session to the 9TH Of July
The yeas and nays were called upon the resolution
and il was carried 1lS to 81.
Mr. Vunderpoo of New York, moved ihn, when
adopted that i, be laid upon tho table. Rejected by
yeas aud nays 1877 TO 62.
Mr. Wise ofVrgna declined to vote upon the
resolution before hearing the testimony read in IL
vor of tho sitting members and The members elec:
Mr. Bots of Virginia wished to know under
what authority tho Cle,k Of tho House had pale
$l1OO for Witnesses employed by c. J lngersoll il
, the case of his contested claim with Mr. Nay Tor
The House refused to adopt the resolution and i
lies
Mr. Bolts offered q resolution calling for infornt
ton from the Secretary ofthe Treasury in reatio,
to the issue of Treasury notes, number used, &c
The Administration members objected to the re,
lution.
Mr. Cooner Of Geo. asked leave to bring in a bill
intended to abolish tho Office OF Chaplain to Coz
> gress-rejccted la TO 81
tIousE The accident prevented continue,