Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-01-20

Mr. Bell defended AMI explained his resolutions,
and commented upon the irreguarty OF The pro
ceedngs.
Mr. Adams said the Speaker was bound to no .
tify the Governor Of the State of New Jersey OF
The condition of things in regard to the contested
seats. New Jersey should know, formally ana
officially how she had been treated here III lns
House how her sovereignty had been tralnpl" d,
under foot and her rights disregardet.
Mr. Fillmore made some remarks ,,non tho ,er
its of the question, and conIer.ued II The views of
the chairman ui the con'',i,,ee ON elections were
carried out the State of New Jersey would he
whhont representation until June next. The
committee on elections, he bud hoped, would make
Il or'ef report on the important question whether
or not the commissioned mpnihers should lave
lheir seats uni time was gwen to 90 into the
merits of the whole cnsp
Alicr some remarks from Mr. Vandprpool, Mr.
johnson OF Md, and others, Il question of order
WINS raised us to the resolutions before tile House
ne END OF II was n motion 10 suspend the rules
oi lie 'onSe, which was carried, 1872 to %.
MIR Campbell $ lp,uuims were now in order
hhh Mr. Bell brought his iOrN ard us an amendment
10 them,
Mr. Bell spoke At length and was followed by MIR
Duncan Of Ohio, who will continue lis speech
begun sometime ago upon the merits of the N. j..
controversy.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. g.
The proceedings in either House OF Congress,
10 day, were rather unlnpirIaut. DR.. Duncan Oh
taned The floor, in tie Legislative branch, in the
morning, aud made a long speech for BuucOnlhe,'
on The everlasting New Jersey case, mixed up in
his usual rambling, desu,Ory manner. with IL
great variety Of other topics, such us Biddle and
the Bank, the iarristlirg Convention, the Flori-
da War; Public Printing, the sub Treasury, Public
Lands, w. &C., the whole explained and ustra
led hy vulgar anecdotes, and protann illusions TO
scripture history, which the reporters viii corrcci
i'll tho printed copy
DIR. Duncan occupied The attention oflle House
ncnrly al day. No business of importance was
transacted. MIR Bolts OF Virginia new mem
her, aud rs MIR Wise predicts u man Of extraor-
dinnry ability seq has the floor, aud it is supposed
will reply To Dunrnn's boni,ast, Tomorrow.
In the SENATE slight debate took place, on The
subject of the Instructions IN the Red RIVER aud
the appropriations proposed for the removal, in
which Mr. Davis al AlaSsachu,ets, and several
other Senators participated.
MIR Clay OF AlnlHna replied, Mt mnrIl lengih
10 the remarks of Senator Preston Of South Car.
olina, on tie sab prt Of occupying Florida with
armed settlers, and appropriane lands for that
purpose. He attempted defence of The lac
campaigns in hat territory, alr sustained The bin
before the Senate.
Senator Preston gave noiice that lie should
make some further remarks on that SUBJECT to-
morrow. The Senate soon alter adjourned
THURSDAY, Jan. 9.
Sr,,nte.-Nr Bentons hill tor the armed occlI
patton of FIoridn was opposed by McssrS. Crit
lrnden aud Preston and supported 10y Mr. Ficice
Nolng done IN the House.
FRIDAY, Jan. 10.
Senate. -hlcssrs. Tappan aud St,nnge discussed
the Florida blll; the former for amendments and
lie latter against the whole bill.
House. = The New-Jerscy case was tic subject
otdiscussiun. The House refused to eject ,iieir
printer the locus opposing.