New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-02-28
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
BY THE REPORTER OF THE NETWORK TRIBUNE

BY THE REPORTER OF THE NETWORK TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON. Monday. Feb 2e.
The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have been oc-
cupied during the day with the reception of reso-
lutiions without debate. Those relating to slav-
erv and abolition, of the Baltimore Convention of
1910 which nominated Mr. Van Buren,, were
adopted (as will be seen below under the opera
ton of the previous question: though not without
many attempts to shuttle off direct vote
A few Executive communications were laid
upon the table-among which was Message
from the President relating to strange medley
OF matters, informing them of his approval of the
bill authorisng transfers of Naval appropriations,
although so restricted as to be Of no immediate
avail, as an indication Of the wishes OF Congress;
that there has been realized by the sale OF old
iron, &c. something over Sll6,O0O, which is ap-
piled to meet present wants; advising approprla-
lions for the construction Of several ships of war
of the larger class on the principle of the Prince
ton (of the success of which speaks highly for
the Gulf of Mexico; and for the construction of
Naval depots on the Western waters, &c. &c
Referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
On motion of Mr. HAMLN, the use of the Hall
was granted to the Congressional Temperance
Society for Thursday next.
Mr.. HALE offered a resolution declaring that the
National Military Academy at West Point ought
to be abolished, and instruc.ing the Military
Committee to report a bill for this purpose, and
to apply the money now appropriated to Its sup
port, for the diffusion of military science among
the States and territories. Mr.. HOLMES moved
to lay it on the table Carried; Yeas 50, Nays TO-
A resolution of Mr.. REDING to amend the
Joint rule so as to prohibit the sale Of lntoxlcat-
ing liquors in the Capitol, or on the adjacent
grounds, after the rejection by yeas 80, nays
l3l, Of a motion of Mr.. HAMMET to lie on the
table, was carried. Its provision for the removal
of the restaurateurs from the Capitol, was lost
yeas so, nays so.
A resolution Of Mr.. ADAMS inquiring of the
Secretary of State as to any. and If SO, what,
gross errors occurred In the returns OF the 9th
census, &c. was adopted.
Mr.. D. S. SEYMOUR of Troy offered resolu-
ton for the final adjournment of the present Ses
sion of Congress on the 30th May. Mr.. VEL.
LEg moved to lay it on the table, but subsequently
withdrew the motion. The previous question not
being seconded, the resolution was thrown over,
mot soon to be reached) as giving rise to debate,
for which several members expressed their desire.
Mr.. BARNARD offered resolution instructing
the Committee Oh Commerce to report an amend
ment TO their appropriation bill for rivers and
harbors. of such an amount as they should deem
expedent for the improvement Of the Hudson
above and below Albany; and moved the previ-
Gus question. The Locos refused TO sustain it,
and Mr.. Hamln obected-thus throwing over
the resolution.
Mr.. PRATT of New-York introduced bill
amendatory of the Naturalization Laws dds
pensing with the present two years notice. so as
to effect Naturalization in FIVE years, as at pre-
sent, but without notice. Referred to the Ju-
dietary Committee.
Mr.. HOLMES offered resolution declaring the
right of the South to the enjoyment OF their
Slave-p property, unmolested by Federal action
the reception by Congress of Abolition petitions
an nfracton OF the spirit of the Constitution and
an interference with the rights of the States, &c.
Mr. CAVE JOHNSON moved to lay on the table
Rejected Teas 63, Nays l03. The Previous
Question was seconded, but finding themselves
brought TO vote, Hnder pretence of atfordlng
opportunity Of modification Of the resolution, the
second was reconsidered, and Mr.. HAMLlN CIV
ing notice of debate, the subject was laid over
Mr.. J. CAMPBELL of sc. now brought forward
the Baltimore resolutions of the same nature,
(Which he received from alr. BELsER of Ala. !
the several divisions of which ,cere adopted IN
der the previous question; as follows:
The FIRST proposition declaring that justice well sound
ofad,y the expense Of aaoeI 70 cherish the interests