The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-23

classes by enhancing the prics Of the domestic sft-
ces which was read, and ordered 70 be printed.
NAVY PENSIONS.
| Mr.. LEWIS, from the Committee on Finance,
reported back the " bill making appropriations for
| the payment of naval pensions for the year ending
| June 30th, l847" without amendment, and moved
that the Senate proceed Immediately TO It's conside-
ration; which motion was agreed TO.
The bill was therefore considered as in committee
Of the whole, when
Mr. FAIRFIELD moved the following amend
| ment, viz:
invalid pensions which prior I544 paid from the pr
| vste pension funds $4,000"
Mr.. PEARCE opposed the amendment
| Mr.. FAIRFIELD replied.
| Mr. JARNAGIN moved an amendment TO the
amendment by inserting after the word invalid
the words "and widows"
| Mr.. DAYTON submitted few remarks in sup
/ port of the amendment Seamen had entered the
service under the express contract with the United
States, that if they were killed or disabled their
families should be provided for; and il equitable
and Just that this contract be fulfilled TO the letter.
| Mr.. JARNAGlN spoke IN favor Of his amend
ment. .r
| Mr.. EVANS thought it impolitic to press the
amendments at this late day. The bill had been full
ly discussed in the other House, and he feared thai
fthe bill was sent back, 1t might not become Law
at all. ...
| The question was then taken on the amendment
10 the amendment; which was rejected.
| The question was then taken on the amendment
submitted by the senator from Maine; which was
agreed 10, on a division, yeas 10, nays Ia.
The bill was then reported TO the Senate as
amended.
The question being on eOncurrins in the amend
ment,
Mr.. SPElGTIT submitted few remarks in OPP,
position thereto, and demanded the yeas and nays
/ upon the concurrence which were ordered and be-
li...f Ian Az al IN
YEAs-slessrs Archer, Athsrton. Bagby Berrien
Crittsndsn Davis Dayton, Dickinson Fairhsld Greene
semple simmons' Uphsm, ws.tcott and Woodbridge
NAYs-Msssrs. Allen, Ashley, Aichi.on, Calhoun, Tho
gin Johnson Of Louisiana Lewis Pearce, Penny hacker
II Rusk, sturgeon and Turnsy-lT
So the amendment was eone,1Ted in.
The bill was then ordered TO a third reading read
a third time and passed
/ The House joint resolution regulating the man.
ner Of procuring the printing Of Congress was read
twice and referred to the Committee on Printing
civil AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATIONS.
Mr.. LEWIS, from the Committee on Finance
reported back the civil and diplomatic appropriation
bill with amendments.
Mr. ClLLEY presented a resolution from the
Legislature Of the State Of New Hampshire, in fayo
ola wise and equitable protection Of the great in,
dustrial pursuits Of the people
| The PRESIDENT laid before the Sen.
ate a communication from p. NJ Butler, the com.
missioner appointed TO negotiate a treaty with the
Cumanche and other wild Indians Of the praires
desiring that committee may be appointed with
power 10 send for persons and papers; said commit
tee to examine into his accounts as such commits
soner. Mr. B states that he is able to account for
every dollar expended, and he hopes to show tha
all the expenditures were necessary.
THE TARIFF.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the
"Bl to reduce the revenue imports and for other
purposes
MIR. uPHAM addressed the Senate in opposition
Mr., SIMMONS followed on the same side, and
had not concluded his remarks, when
The Senate adjourned.
Il HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
The journal of yesterday having been read,
Il Mr.. KAUFMAN rose and inquired of the Clerk
recorded on the passage Of the joint resolution d.
recting the manner Of procuring the public print
ingl
gentleman's vote was recorded in the affirmative.
Mr. KAUFMAN said he had voted in tho ness-
tipe. a..-.. ...n ..- a y.r... r.
The SPEAKER said the journal would be
amended accordingly. -l 8so .r0... '.a
i And then the journal was approved.
| The SPEAKER announced the business hrs
in order to be the resolution of Mr.. DouaLAs,
l(pending Al the adjournment last EVENING" providing
that all debate the bill relative to- and increasing
the duties of the Attorney General should terminate
one hour after il should again have been taken up
in committee. E..r''.- ...
Mr.. ASHMUN moved that the resolution be laid
on the table. But he subsequently, withdrew the
motion, and substituted for it amendment extend
/ ing the time for debate until o'clock.
| Mr.. BRODHEAD moved ticelpe.
| The question was taken first on the amendm eni
Of Mr.. AsHMus, and it was agreed to.
And, as thus amended, the resolution adopted
! Mr. WHEATON, from the Committee on En-
| rolled Bills, made a report.
| The SPEAKER announced that the first business
in order would be the call Of committees for reports
THE WAR WITH MEXICO.
| Mr.. JOSEPH r. INGERSOLL asked leave to
introduce the following resolution; which was read
| for information as follows:
Resoired BY TIE Senate and House Of Representatives, Of ne
Uhied states 7mericd IN Congress assembled, That
period and under circumstances when liability
TO misconstructon OF the danger of mpeach
ment OF the motives which induce IT, enable effort
should be made consistently with national dignity and hon
Or the restoration of peace between the republic of the
| United States and that OF Mexico.
find be il further resolved That the Senate and House
Representatives respectfully the President
that he offer in his judgment it be expedient open
with Mexico negotiation for the purpose of closing the
present war; OF stopping the esion of human blood
providing permanent and satisfactory arrangement OF
.4nd BE- further resolved That the offer recommend
/
and immediate effect ultimate consequences alike
BILE to the country and beneficial the Of justice
II accepted in spirit corresponding with that which
prompts it, this nation will he restored to its natural pro-
gressve course OF prosperity and happiness and will
cure TO itself sentiment of universal good will If
fused from whatever the refusal may the
ton which assumes responsibility full of threatened
wretchedness will deprive itself of every claim 10 the SYM
athies of the world and this and country will
position lofty and firm that humanity itself
will sanction necessary continuance Of the ravages OF
Il war.
find be Il further resoired That impeachment exists
communication With the government of Mexico by reason
either Of hosttes between the countries disturb
ed state OF public affairs in Of them may
be opened, necessary, from army army, at the
point of the with better hopes through
| smicsble sgency Of friendly foreign power
Mr.. DROMGOOLE and MIR. RATHBUN rose
| and objected. .........
So the resolution was not entertained.
| DUTIES OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
On motion of Mr.. RATHBUN, the House re.
| solved itself into Committee Of the Whole on the
state of the Union, (Mr. DRomeooLE, Of Va, in
the CHAIR and resumed the consideration Of the bill
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