The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-16
CONGRESS-.


their seats Monday, 27 in tho Senate, and l75
in the House.
In the Senate, no business was done hut send and
receive the customary Messages
In the House, resolution passed for the appoint
ment OF Chaplain, after some debate, in which Mr.
Petit proposed to pay the snIary Of Chaplain, by vol
untary subscription by the members.
In the Senate on Tuesday, tho Message was re-
ceive, and the usual number of copies ordered to be
printed But little else was done, when the Senate
adjourned,
In the House on Tuesday, Mr. Adams, agreenbly
TO notice, of the day previous, introduced resolu-
ton repeating the gag Rue-lor vote, sec another
column.
MIR Davis of Ky, introduced Join, Resolution to
distribute the fourth nsalment Of the Surplus Reye-
nue. of the States, due them under former act Of
oil Congress Objections made MS to tho order
OF the resolution, when the Speaker decided 10 re-
ceive il.
MIR Weller moved to lay the resolution upon the
table, motion prevailed-ayes 1905, noes 6s
Mr. J. r. IngersoIl gave notice of his intention TO
bring in bill to amend the Naturalization Laws
Notice was also given Of an intention to introduce
bill reducing the rates of postage when the House
adjourned.
The Senate on Wednesday elected the Rev. Mr..
fusion, Of the Presbyterian church. Chaplain and ar-
ter the adoption Of an order offered by Mr. Benton d-
recting that the Standing Committee lie appointed by
the President protein that body adjourned
In the House Of Representatives it was ordered
that committee be appointed with the power to send
for persons and papers, to inquire into the condition
and business of the Banks 10 the District Of Columbia
NJ IL
form time and manner in the several States Of voting
for President and Vice President and was referred
to the Committee of the Whole, and ordered to be
printed.
The House then elected the Rev. Mr. Daily, Meth
odist, Chaplain, after several ballotings
In the Senate, on Thursday, nothing Of importance
was done. After short session. the Senate adjourn
cd TO Monday.
In the House, notices given of several public
and private bills, and an order adopted, placing
all the business of the House in the exact position it
was at the adjournment Of Congress- and auhorisins
the appointment Of the Standing Committees.
Mr. Steenrod Of Va, offered resolution proposing
the printing of 1000 extra copies of the Report of
Mr. Burke Of ~ H., in favor of Thomas w Dorr and
his rebellion against the authorities of Rhode Island
The resolution not being in order, objections were
maze 10 It's reception, when Il motion was made TO
suspend the rules.
MIR Kennedy of Md called for the ayes and nays.
which being ordered, the vote was-nycs 1922 noes
rs.
On motion Of Mr. Dromgoole the House at 10
minutes to one O'clock adjourned to Monday.
MONDAY, Dec. 0. In the SENATE, commune
cations were received from State and War Depart.
mehts
Mr. Mcrrick gave notice Of his intention to intro
ducc bill to reduce the rates Of postage, and to a.
bolish the franIting privilege.
Mr. McDufie gave notice that tomorrow he should
ask leave TO bring in joint resolution for The annex
alton of Texas.
Mr. Archer submitted resolution calling on the
President to furnish any information of late date which
he may have concerning Mexico and Texas
Mr. rappan presented the new constitution orEowa,
which referred to the Committee on the Judic-
larry.
The standing committee announced, both in
the Senate and House.
In the House, the Presidents Message was taken
up and referred by parts, to the appropriate standing
committees