The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-12-24

is made a few appropriate remarks relative
to the deceased, and having passed the usual
resolutions of respect for his memory, the
Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The first business in order was the resolu-
ton offered by Garrett Davis, calling on the
President to furnish copies of instructions to
Generals and Commodores relative to civil
Governments in conquered territories. On
motion of Mr.. Hopkins, the original resolution
was modified so as to request instead of direct
the President to communicate his instructions
&c. and thus adopted. Adjourned.
Washington Dec. 16, 1916.
SENATE.
Mr.. Woodbridge, on leave presented bills
to grant public lands in Michigan for internal
improvements, and to sell the mineral lands
of Lake Superior.
Mr.. Dix gave notice of a bill establishing a
branch mint at New York.
Mr.. Speight gave notice of a bill establish
ing a branch mint at Charleston.
Mr.. Crittenden on leave introduced a bill
to improve the navigation of Western rivers.
The Presidents Message was taken up to be
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w estcott moved that so much Of the Message
as refers to the organization of Territorial
Governments in conquered provinces in Mex
leo, be referred to the Committee on Terrific
rieS,
Mr.. Sewer moved its reference to the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs,
Mr.. Benton said there was no such a thing
in the Message, and asked Mr.. Westcott to
withdraw his motion. a
Mr. Westcott declined. A spirited debate
ensued between Messrs. Benton and West
colt.
Messrs. Allen, Archer, Cameron, Critten-
den and Semple, also participated in the de-
bate. The motion was laid upon the table,
% to %. The Senate proceeded to elect a
Chaplain and on the second ballot Rev. Mr..
Slicer was elected. He received "a votes,
Mr.. Tustin 8, scattering Z. After an Execu-
tive Session, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Pollock moved a suspension of the
rules to introduce a resolution instructing the
Committee of Ways and Means to bring in
a bill to repeal the Tariff of 46.-73 yeas to
10 nays.
Mr.. Rathbun presented resolutions of the
New York Legislature for regulating the Pr
lot system of the United States. Adjourned.
Washington Dec. II, 1916.
SENATE.
Bills were presented, on leave, for a new
House at New Orleans for a Branch
Mint at New Orleans; a Branch Mint at
Charleston a Dry Dock at Pensacola giving
the assent of Congress to certain States hav-
ing the impost tax on Public Lands as soon
rs sold, (?) and to establish a National Armo-
~ at Massac, Ill.
On motion of Mr.. J. M. Clayton, the Vice
President was authorized to appoint a Select
on French spoliations.
Adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Winthrop offered a resolution calling
IN the Secretary of War to furnish a state
nent of expenditures for harbors, roads, and
ortitications in the several States and Terri
ories.
Notices were given of intention to bring in
to sell the Mineral lands, and for the i'm
,rovement of rivers and harbors.
The House proceeded to elect a Chaplain.
On the third ballot, Rev. Mr.. Sporle was
lected. He had 103 votes, Dewey 4S, Lin
18, and Storrs 3.
Mr.. Douglass, from the Committee on Ter
tories, reported a bill for the admission of
owa into the Union. Read twice.
Adjourned.