Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-27
DoINGs at WASHINGTON.
WAsHINeToN, Dec. II, 1874.
SENATE.

laws were presented BY Messrs Buchanan ant
Archer, who both made some remarks. Tn,
former expressed his objection TO any chang,
in the time required 10 make citizens OF foreign
ers, but his readiness to go with those who g
farlhest in correcting any existing abuses.
Mr. Archer expressed his disappointment a
the tone of feeling which characterized the re
marks OF his honorable colleague, (Mr Rives
and the gentleman (Mr Merfck) behind him
who spoke yesterday. His colleague was fol
looping off the excrescences Of the abuse that
existed.
Mr. Rves rose and said he used no such
terms. Well, said Mr. Archer, that was the
import of the language. He (Archer) was fol
going to the root of the evil, and said depend
upon it, that if neither this, nor the other
branch Of Congress took any steps to correct
the gross abuse, whoss existence was as clear
as the MONDAY sun, the people would take
the matter in their own hands.
Mr. Barrow submitted a resolution that the
Committee Of the Judiciary be instructed to
inquire if naturalization papers have been
granted to foreigners by the Federal Courts in
violation Of the law of Congress and into the
expedency of annulling the same, il such cases
existed.
Just before the adjournment, Mr. Benton
submitted the following resolution
Resolved, That the Committee on Foreign
Affairs be instructed to enquire, whether any
provisions are necessary in providing for the
Annexation Of Texas, TO protect the United
States from Specializing operations in Texas
Land or Script and, whether any persons
employed by the Government are connected
with such speculations. Also
That said Committee be instructed to en-
quire whether the Texas Treaty was COM
menced or agreed upon before the receipt of
Lord Ashburton's despatch of December 26,
l54S, to Mr. Packenham, communicated to
our Government in February, 1874. Also
That il be instructed to obtain, if possible,
the priuaie letter from London, quoted in Mr.
Upshurs first despatch in the Texas negotia-
ton, and supposed by the President to have
been carried away among the private papers,
and to ascertain the name Of the writer OF said
letter. And
That the said Committee be authorised TO
send for persons and papers to answer the fore
going questions, or any others that may be
necessary to promote the safe, speedy peacea-
BILE and honorable Annexation of Texas to the
United States.
HOUSE.
Mr. c lngersoll introduced resolution for
modifying the Tariff of 1912 where the duty
imposed on foreign wines and silks, conficted
with the treaty slipulatioDs also, that nom
inal duty be imposed on free articles for the
precise ascertainment of them.
When this resolution was read there was
great laughter in the House
Mr. Z. j. ingersoll introduced il, he said,
upon his own responsibility
"Personal responsibility, said some one.
EYES, responded Mr. Ingersoll "any where
and in any way (Roars Of laughter.)
Mr. Stewart Of Pa, moved to lay The resolu-
ton on the table.
Mr. Ingersol modified the resolution 80 as TO
direct the Committee of Ways and Means to
inquire into the expediency of The object Of the
resolution.
Mr. Stewart then withdrew the motion to lay
on the table.
Mr. Black. of Georgia, moved to amend the
second clause Of the resolution by striking out
and inserting that a revenue duty be imposed
on all free articles of importation.
Mr. Davis Of Ind, would debate the resolu
ton, and it had TO lay over.
MIR Dromgoole of Va. presented letter 10
the House, from Mrs Madison, stating that
there were five additional volumes of Mr. lad
ison's papers prepared for press, and proposed
that the subject of printing them be referred to
the Committee on the Library, which was con-
Cured in.
Mr. Fish proposed that the Library Com
mitiee should also consider the propriety of
printing Alexander Hamilton's public papers.
MIR Giddings desired to be allowed to give
notice OF bill 10 abolish slavery and the slave
trade in the District of Columbia, which was
objected To, !
A resolution directing an enquiry into the
expediency OF amending the naturalization
laws, was required TO lie ever.
joint resolution for amending the Consi- |
tuition so 10 provide for electing the Pres |
ident and Vice President immediately by the
people, was introduced and an enquiry into the
expediency OF its adoption directed.
Mr. Douglas, reported bill for the establish
ment Of the new Territory of Nebraskee. Read
twice and referred.
RAILROAD IRoN-THE TARIFF.
Mr. Phoenix, in pursuance of notice hereto
lore given, introduced bill TO provide for the
remission OF duties on railroad iron in certain
cases, ~
Mr. G. j. Ingersoll objected to the hill; and,
II objection be made to bill on its first
reading, the question under the rules is, Shall
the bill be rejected
The Speaker stated that the question before
the House was, Shall the bill be rejected ?
A very spirited and interesting Idebate here
arose, in which Messrs. Ingersoll, BidIack and
Morris of Penn, Holmes Of S. C, Phoenix and
King Of New York, and Wentworth of ILL.,
took part. On motion the House adjourned
Correspondence Of The Express.
WAsHINeToN, Dec. 10, 1874.
.8ssduH upon Mr. .ddams. just before the
meeting OF the House this morning, Mr. Adams
was sent for by a person in the lobby, (name
not given) who expressed wish to see him.
Mr. Adams obeyed the wish, and as soon as he /
in the lobby, was assaulted by a man
named Sangstag Various epitheis of the
foulest kind were hurriedly uttered against him
and in manner violent as the language was
coarse. One Of Mr. Adams hands was seized,
and the ruliian was about TO pull his nose or
strike him blow, when he was arrested by
The marshal or Sergeant-al-Arms No blow