The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-12-31
Congressional.
Tribune.


In the Senate, to-day, Messrs. Rusk, Bright
and Butler, appeared and took their seats.
Several bills and resolutions of an uninter
esting character, were introduced.
Mr.. Barrow offered a resolution calling
on the President to inform the Senate wheth-
er he sent officers or agents to Havana to ne
gotiate with Santa Anna at that place; and
for copies of any correspondence that may
have taken place on the subject
In the House, Mr.. Gentry made a per-
sonal explanation in reply to some remarks
which appeared in the Union Of Saturday
night.
Mr. Broadhead offered resolution calling
upon the Secretary of the Treasury for infor-
nation as to what articles upon which duties
would be reduced but the House refused to
suspend the rules in order to receive the res
olution, and it consequently lies over till to-
morrow.
Mr.. Thompson offered resolution, declar-
ing the readiness of the Government of the
United States to form treaty of peace with
Mexico at an early day as the Government
Of that country may feel disposed to do so !;
upon the terms, that Mexico acknowledges
her position wrong in the existing war, and
her readiness to assume the expenses OF the
war. The House refused to suspend the
rules to receive the resolution, and it lies over
for the day.
The House then took up the bill for the
admission Of Iowa into the Union, and it was
passed.
Washington Dec. %, 1876.
In the Senate, to-day, Mr.. RuSk introduced
resolution instructing the military Commit
tee to inquire into the propriety of increas-
ing military posts Also instructing the Post
Office Committee to inquire into the expedi-
ency of transporting free mails to the army.
Bills were reported establishing general
presumption to actual settlers of the Public
lands, and providing for the sale of the Min
eral lands.
Mr. Barrows' resolution calling upon the
President for information in relation to ne
quotations with Santa Anna at Havana, was
postponed until Tuesday week.
Mr.. Sewer introduced resolution of inqui-
ry into the expediency of constructing a
Railroad from Missouri to the Columbia riv-
er.
In the House, Mr. Martin introduced a
resolution to allow Volunteers engaged in the
Mexican war to receive their letters by mail
free OF postage.
The House refused to suspend the rules to
receive the resolution.
The House then went into committee of the
whole, on the reference of the Presidents
message to appropriate committees, and
Messrs. Noise and Martin defended the course
OF the President, in reference to the Mexican
war.
Washington, Dec. %, 1916.
In the Senate, Mr.. Breese reported a bill
for territorial government for Oregon. Mr..
Dickinson reported bill relating to the Dis
trict Court of New York. Mr.. Semple re.
ported ILL for the REIMBURSEMENT 9th Ma
tional Road to the States through which the
road passes Mr.. Anterior reported against
the printing of the Quaker memorial in oppo-
stion to the Mexican war, which gave rise to
debate that continued till the closing of our
report.
In the House, Mr. Martin reported a bill
providing for territorial government for the
Territory of Minsota, and Mr.. Douglas re-
ported similar bill for the Territory of Ore
gon.
Washington Dec. "a, 1916,
SENATE
Mr.. J. NJ. Clayton presented a petition
Congress should use speedy and efficient
means for terminating the y, ar with Mexico,
and ensuring an honorable peace.
Mr.. Clayton said he conceded with the
views of the mcmorialists, aud would do all he
could to cooperate with them, but he could
see no way to obtain peace but fighting out
the war He would therefore vote ali the
means asked for by the Government. The
idea that any party in this country was oppos-
cd to the Government he thought was alb
turd. -
The Committee on the Judiciary reported
the House bill for the admission of lows, with.
cat IN amendment ~.