The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-02-24

this day. to-morow and Thursday for the
consideration Of the Oregon bill. L
The first was one proposing a compensa- 4
ton TO the militia Of Iowa, who were called
out 10 rePel certain citizens Of Missouri in
the troubles growing out Of the unsettled
boundary between Iowa and Missouri.
The question was on the motion to re.
consider the vote of last session. by which
the claim was rejected Il was reconsider
ed, and the bill was then passed, and the
House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, FEB /, ls43.
In the Senate, during the morning hour
nothing transPired of any public interest.
The bill to prohibit the carrying Of malta.
ole matter out Of the mail, and 10 prevent
the running OF private expresses, came up
IN It's order, bat 1t was passed over without
any final action thereon.
The consideration Of the Oregon Bill was
once more resumed.
Mr.. Rives having the floor made a speech
of an hour. Alter some conversation he
Withdrew his motion 10 refer the bill 10 The
committee on Foreign Affairs, and moved its
reference TO select committee.
} On this motion Mr.. Benton took the floor,
but dld not say any thing, as the Senate con-
cluded to go into Executive session.
:: In the House-Resolulions from the Leg
islature OF Maine, in favor of the refund;ng
of Gen. Jackson's fine, were presented and
ordered 10 be printed.
A resolution was adopted calling on the:
Z Post Master General 10 furnish information
relative 10 the buildings purchased in the
square Of the General Post Office building.
After the adoption of other resolutions of
enquiry, Mr. Thompson of Mi, moved a re-
consideration OF the vote by which the Army
appropriation bill was passed on yesterday.
: Alter some debate, The motion 10 reconsid-
Ter was laid on the table.
u Mr.. Sny der asked leave to bring in a res
L olution fnslructing the Judiciary Committee
Q TO rePort whether Judge Betls of New York,
did not refuse to entertain charge against
;. Com. Mackenzie for murder on the high seas,
on the ground that he, the Judge, was so
;. much engaged with civil bushes, &c. The
" resolution was rejected.
Mr.. Wood from the committee on Nava
3 Affairs, reported bill making appropriation
tor the purchase of land adjoining the navy
m yard at Brooklyn. 1t was twice read and re-
terred TO the committee of the hole.
en- Mr.. Gushing from the committee on For
e. elgn Affairs, to whom was referred memo
RI rails relating TO claims for French spoiaton
bo prior TO 1901, reported a resolution provid
ing that all debate in committee OF the who'll
:" on the French epoiaton bill shall cease at
lie O'Clock on Tuesday next.
n' After some debate, the subject was ai
lth over till Tomorrow.
Mr.. Wise offered his resolution calling o.
So the President tor copies OF all ntormslio
of rom, and instructions given TO ComnOdor
jones, rriariVe 10 the taxing OF Mon:erey.
bo The previous question having deem moved
Mr.. Wise hoped it would be wthdra
10 allow him 10 present communication b
es had received from Com. Jones on the sui
Inc ject.
ing The call for the previous question not b
PpI ing Withdrawn, it was seconded. The que
ton then REQUIRED on the adoption OF the re
md oulions, but here the morning hour expir,
gey and no further action on them was had.
The Houee, then in committee of the whoI
NJ proceeded TO the consideration OF the spec
az order, which was bills relating 10 the Ter
tories.
leu WASHINGTON, FEB. g
Que In the Senate, after the presentation
de" memorials, and reports Of committees, t
bill 10 Prevent the employment o. private e
!. presses upon mail routes, and for the pr
lvor venlion OF frauds upon the revenues of /
OCk Post Once Department was taken up.
Mi. Merrick proposed an amendment
nh filming what ''mailabe matter" was; viii
49,, was ordered to be printed, and the bill pc
poned. in order to proceed to the discussi
"lso OF the special order, being The bill for the
cupalion and settlement of the Oregon II
Inc rltory, the question pending being 10 re
ting The bill to a select commiuee--
re- Mr.. Benion rose and addressed the Sent
lee. until quite late hour.
As soon as Mr.. b. closed his remarks
ono Mr.. Choate moved postponement Of
L;aS question until tomorrow, with view to
''''i ply.
Some other business was transacted,
me out of place, when the Senate adjourned
TIL In the House-Mr. Adams from the co
mittee Of Foreign Affairs, reported reso
,fteT- tons asking the President 10 inform
iItee House by what authority and unde- W
,rt 10 instructions Commodore Jones invaded
been territories OF the Mex can Republic, and L
,rces possession OF the town of Monterey.
, h. The resolutions were passed-yeas l
DC nays 90.
here egin Affairs. Remarked TssoIntioo rai.,
nd II TO French ePoiIations.
&c. On motion OF. Mr.. Pope. the House res
NOV. ed itself into Commmittee Of the Whole,
cted. resumed the consideration of the bill max
took appropriations for certain rivers, and for
no;s surveys OF canal routes in the Territor
dis lowai the pending question being on 81
~. ing out all after the enacting clause, ard
serting substitute appropriating $50 .OOl
the removal of distractions in the nav
time. tion Of the Mississippi river, between
y the mouths OF the Des Moines and the 3
rivers.
assed After considerable debate the amendn
alive. was ADOPTED ana the OIL was laid asid
lorted % fePOl'so' 4he rouse then aoIourne
alleg WARRINGTON. FEB.
Read In the oenate' variety OF memorials
nee. petitions were presented and appropril
,jority rel Mr P.rr;.n e-o,. IL
n the 1.d;.;.-v - ,1hono ssa.a , On
i fine hin tor tbe reneaI A. The P.rsr,n, 'iS Z
Of House bill for the repeal Of the same