Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-30

fine but US mark oil inc estimation III Wnlcn lney
hold the achievements of Gen. Jackson in the de-
fence Of New Orleans. MIR. II. at the suggestion
OF Mr.. Barrow, modified the amendment ny adj
ding that there no expression in the bill OF the
want of patriotism or fidelity of the citizens Of
New Orleans.
Messrs Barrow, Conrad, and Mangum advoca-
ted and Messrs. Sewer, Archer, Linn and King
opposed the bill as amended. Messrs. Wright aud
Henderson advocated the bill, contendiug that
there was nothing in it that passed on either Gen.
jackson or Jesse Hall.
The Senate adjourned.
In the House, The Joint resolution from the SEN
ate extending the contract for The transportation
of the Mail between Mobile and New Orleans
was passed.
On motion of Mr. Underwood the LIST and I'd
jane prox. appropriated to the consdera
ton of business relative TO the District of Column
blu.
The Navy Appropriation Bill was again taken
up in Committee of the Whole on the Union (Mr.
Clifford. of Me- in the Chair Mr.. Sprgg loudly
advocated economy aud opposed the policy OF
enlargng at present the Navy. Mr.. Mason, of
Ohio, deprecated the rapid and hol-bed growth Of
the Navy, as proposed Ivy the policy of the Secre-
tary of the Navy, which would snon swell the ex-
penses Of this department thirty millions annu-
ally, and advocated the bill as il now stood, hav
ing been reduced by the Committee of Ways and
Means 81 5000 from the estimates Mr.. Gwn
suggested temporary appropriation for the ser
vice uutil the Navy Department could be thor
oughly re organized and opposed action on the
Appropriation Bills for the Army and Navy, until
u revenue bill was reported from The Committee
ofWays and Means, and passed He attacked this
CommtIee aud its Chairman (Mr. Fimore) for
not having before this reported revenue bill, and
charged them, under n variety of pretexts, with
having evaded their duty He suggested the pro-
priety of providing by law for the employment
during the time of peace of the small vessels of
The Home Squadron in the survey of the Gulf of
Mexico, and OF the steamships in the ranspora
lion of the mail on our Atlantic coast, by means
OF which instead of remaining useless they might
effect sa, ing TO Gov ean,nent of ut least $780,
OOO annually. After remarks by MCssrs. Pendlc-
ton, Merwether, and Others, the Committee rose.
On motion OF Mr.. Meriwciher, resolution was
adopted calling on the Secretary of the Navy for
The uneSpended balance Of appropriation for the
Home squadron on the 3lsl December last in
what manner it has been expended, &c.
The General Appropriation bill has received
the Presidents signature, as was to-day announ
ced to the House, and has consequently become
law.
The House adjourned.
THURSDAY, May 10.
In Senate to-day, MIR. Allen corrected a report
III the Madlsonian of his remarks on the Rhode
Island resolution, in which he made to say he
was ready 10 bear the consequences of civil
war. Mr.. Preston, in explanation, said Mr.. A.
course was calculated TO produce civil war.
Mr.. Merrlcks resolution relative 10 Executive
communications was then taken up and Mr.. Nc
Roberts at some length advocated the transaction
of Executive business with open doors The res
olulion was then laid over.
The bill to refund the fine Of Gen. Jackson was
Ken up. and, alter debate of some length, MIR.
Henderson's amendment rejected: Yeas 20 !;
Nays %. Mr.. Bayard moved to strike out all the
bill after the epactlng clause and insert section
providing for the return of the fine and costs with
nrin fhnt tbp
shall not be considered as an expression OF opin-
ion OH any of the judicial proceedings or legal
questions growing out of the declaration OF mar
lial law by Gen. Jackson during the defence of
New Orleans The motion prevailed Yeas 90,
Nays %.
The question was then taken on the engross-
ment, and the bill ,cas lost: Yeas IL, Nays "a as
follows:
YEAsMessrs. Barrow, Bayard, Benien Clayton Conrad
Ryes Smith of Ia, Sturgeon, Tanadge and Woodbdgol7
noSn As aISs f as RsnqT
e Ss s s;ye1 s% u q G TapPan Walker "
The Senate then went into Executive Session.
In the House, Mr.Tanadge offered a resolution,
which was adopted by Yeas 81, Nays 76, To ter
inmate debate on the Navy appropriation BIZ on
Monday next ne one clock.
The Navy Bill was again taken up in Commit
tee, Mr.. Meriwether's amendment pending, redu-
cling the item for pay of officers and seamen from
So, l95, 432 % to 81 1886 600 (lhe amount Of this
appropriation last year)
Mr.. Mckay of n. c. advocated the amendment
opposing earnestly the policy of the Secretary of
| the Navy, which went to on increase in The per-
sonnd of the Navy of ~ per cent. this year.
Mr. Meriweihefs amendment was adopted ::
! Ayes ~, Nays So
Mr.. Trplett of Ky. moved provso to this item
that no part OF this appropriation be applied to
the pay or emoumenls Of any officer during the
time OF his suspension Ivy Court Martial; or of
rendering no service, if such time of absence from
service exceed five years. except when it is coca.
stoned 10y wounds or sickness received in the
| vice.
Mr.. Triplett advocated, and Messrs. Gushing
and McKeon opposed the amendment. MIR. I'm
derwood advocated that portion relative to sus-
| pended officers, and moved to strike out the
mander of the proviso. Mr. Fillmore fnv ored
| the object OF the amendment bnt thought it would
not he effected appropriation bill, but should
he made standing law. The question was fur
Their debated by Messrs Ferris, Caruthers, Adams
and others until adjournment.
FRIDAY, May 90
session. The nomination of Mr.. Cunningham as
postmaster of Trenton, N. j., was rejected (ie
is loco, and has had the Office four years.) Ad-
| journed 20 Monday.
In the House the Navy Appropriation hill was
further discussed. Mr.. Trplelt's amendment was
rejected. Mr.. Mcclellan ed that no more Off
GERS be appointed opposed by Messrs. Fillmore
and Gushing; Mr. Everett was inclined TO favor it.
/ SATURDAY, May 81.
The discussion was continued ON Mr.. M'Lel.
4 lan's amendment, Messrs Gushing aud Parmen-
ter opposing it, and Mr. Merriweiher opposing
(The House has already reduced the appropriations
for the Navy S800000.)
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