Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27
CONGREss-4Anr.day's procetdings.

In the Senac to-day, the morning hour was occupied
in amending and discussing The bill Tor the improve
men Of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, and TO
the same by canal Mr.. Haywood spoke Ct
length in opposition it, and to lie principle OF making
grants Of the public domain for any such purpose but
IT it proper 10 construct such works by the FeGe.
raj Government in those territories whle they remcn
ed such appropriation for that purpose should be
made out Of the public treasury lie replied 10 by
NJ, Talmadge. The subject was finally postponed TIL
Friday.
The Senate tack mp The resolution introduced
veraI days ago, by Mr.. Semple, giving notce To the
British Government for the termination of The pro.
sons of the treaty anwng That Government to occC-
py, jointly wIth he u. States. the Oregon Territory
Mr.. Archer, the Chairman Of he Ccnm:tlee on Fc
reign Rea:ions nterrosed objection to any definite
action the resolution Mt this time, be evng that ts
passage would be improper step to take III advance
Of The rgotinons about being entered into with the
special Minister OF England, who IS day expected at
the seat of Government, &c. we abbieviate from
the sketch Of the Globe
Mr.. Sempe argued that It was provide in the treaty
allowing the joint occupaton that, soon as either
party became dissaised the JOIN, occupation should
determine by giving year notice for tina, purpose.
The very inception OF the negotiation about - be com
menced, evidence OF the dissatisfaction OF one
party at least, &c.
Mr.. Buchanan maintained that, 10 give The notice
required FOR The termination Of the treaty which allows
the oint occupation, could not have injurious effect
upon the anticipated negotiation but that 1t was due
alike to The interest and honor OF The couGtry mat the
notice shon!d be given. He Unlimited hst he would
express his upon the matter hereafter; and moved
pest oonemenl of The subject TIL Tuesday.
Mr.. Atchisnn also spoke upon the subject MAINTAIN
ing that the treaty allowing the jolnt occupation
unadvisedy ratified, and should be terminated without
delay. England, he maintained, would be forever s.
sed 10 occupy The territory jointly for all the adrar
age was her side. lie expected to not only this
resolution, but the bill for the settlement OF that terri
tory with American citizens, pass before the adjourn
meut Of Congress. Mr.. Allen also made some re
marks in favor OF expressing an opinion IN adj
of any negotiation upon the subject mr..
Morehead accorded %h The views OF the Chairman OF
the Committee Foreign Relations; al the same time
declaring that liz would yield one inch OF the
territory In England. The subject finally post
poned ill Tuesday next. The Senate then spent some
time in Executive Session; hat !, did, ne have no. a.
ceriained. II then adjourned over Il Monday next
In the Houst IF Rsprssfatshces, Mr.. Elmer, from
The Committee OF Eject ons, presented report on the
contested cct case Of MessFs Gogsin and GsImer
sustaining the rsh, OF Mr. Gilner, the SKIING men,
Der, t. his seat The report having been referred 10
the Com nttee OF the VIII lie, and ordered to be PRINT
ed Mr.. Elmer, by Instruction OF the committee. moved
print and refer the written arcume MS presented 10
them by Msssrs Goggin and Gtlmef Tbs motion
resisted by Mr.. Newton, end debate ensued, IN
which he printing was opposed h Messrs Newton,
Schenck and G. Davis, and supported b. Messrs
Elmer, Douglass, HamlIn and Gilmsr; when the
printing OF Mr.. Goggin's argument VAS ordered, by
taken by yeas aud nays-ycas l24, nays 81. Mr.
Schenck then moved 10 print all the documents con
nectcd with the ease; which, ef:er a debate which
consumed the remainder Of tie day, was agreed -.