Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27
CONGRESSIONAL,

SENArE-W WAsHINGToN.FEB l9, lS45 The morning hour wHs, as usual, occupied by the presentation uf petitions and the disposal oi other mscellaaeovs matters of no special importance.
 The consideratiop of the Texas resolutions was again resumed.
 Mir. Henderson having the floor, made long speech in l,v0r of annexation. Mir. Barrow followed on the other side. He op- posed the annexation as unconstitutional and nex- pedient.
 HOUSE OF REPREsESrATIvEs. Alter the disposal of some Gnmportant business. Mr. Slidell moved reconsideration of the vote by which the bill providing for the White House was rejected yesterday. He supported the motion by sensible speech, n wbjch he proved that the fnrn- ture of the house is not in stats f for the reception l 0f decent company,
 Mir. Hams,si, who voted against the bill yesteY- day, explained. that one reason for doing 60 was, that part of the furniture bad been already bought by the chairman of the committes public build ings, (Mr. Pratt.) This what he called forcing Congress to make the appreciation. Mir. Pratt thought this speech making for Bum comb, about little furniture, sorry affair." IL was great pity they could not find a better ob- ject for theiP Reclamation. With regard to the charge obaving bought the furniture before the ap- propriaton was asked, he would plead guilty to the charge. The fact was, when he came here and saw the wretched condition of the furniture at tbe White House, he hs own individual responsibility and not in his capacity as chajrman of the committee, ordered curtains and other necessary articles for the House. And he would stale that fl members refus. ed to pay for them. he would pay the money oHt of as opn pocket. "N0w," said MT. F., turning to Mr. Hammet, "l ask the gentleman If he is willing to do as much for his country?' Loud and con nued laughter, with cries of swell done Pratt."I After further remarks of sarcastic nature. Mir. P. moved the previous question, which vas seconded.
 The vote og the rejection of the bill was then re- considered-yeas l26; nays p.
 Mr patt al. aob those who opposed the bill wibopt knowing any thing about the particulars. For himself, he would not disgrace his constituents by voing against the measure.
 Mir. Henley replied, after which the bill was again rejecisd-yeas 75. nays 75.
 The House then went into committee of the whole and resumed the coBsdsrati0n of the Civil and DI- plomatic Appropriation bill, when the appropriation for the Presidents house was agaig introduced by way Of amendment.
 long discussion arose on an amendment by Mr. Stewart, providing that the furniture shall be piece of carpet of American manufacture was ex- hlbited
 MT Winthrop desired to have the clause so amend ed that the proceeds from the sale of the old furni- turS might be divided among the States.
 Finally the amendpent was c0ncnrred in, SO as 10 provide si40O0 for furniture, aad 6000 for repair ing and painting the house The proityre is to be of American manufacture provided it can be procpr- ed as cheap as foreign.
 Mr. Kennedy, of Md, moved to amend the bill by inserting ssOOO for keeping iH operation Morse's Telegraph between this city and Baltimore for the ensuing year; also directing the Post Master Gene ral to furnish tariff of prices for using the TeIe. graph, SO that the income may dsfrsy the expen- allure.
 Afer brief explanation, the amendment was for the present withdrawn.
 Tue commhtsee then rose, with an understand ing that us debsie shall close tomorrow at two o'c clock