The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-07-30
Doings in Congress.
WAsuINGTON. July II

In the Senate, the resolution of Mr. Lewis
to meet at 10 o'clock was taken up, amended
by excepting Saturday and was adopted
Yeas q, Nays "a
Mr.. Allen offered a resolution, making the
Subtreasury bill the order from day to day
Immediately after the Tariff bill shall have
been disposed of. Laid over under the rule
Mr.. Benton, from the Military Committee,
reported u bill for the erection and completion
Of defences on the coast of Florida.
The Treasury note bill was then taken up,
discussed by Mcssrs. Evans and Benton, and
postponed until Saturday.
The Tariff bill was then taken up.
Mr.. Davis resumed and concluded his
speech in behalf of the protective system.
Mr. McDulfie then called for the question.
Mr.. johnson, of Md, wanted to speak for
not more than two hours but would not be
prepared until tomorrow.
Mr.. McDufie would be glad to oblige the
gentleman from Maryland, but could not con-
sistently with his duty.
After some conversation, MIR. McDuthe
yielded, and the bill was postponed until to-
morrow.
The Senate then went into Executive ses-
sion, and the doors being opened adjourned.
The House proceeded at once to the consid-
Grafton of Bills on the private calender. A
bill to pay the expenses of John Is. Crozler's
company of mounted volunteers of Tennessee
militia was passed. A great number OF pri-
waite bills were passed, land the House adjourn
ed.
MONDAY July 90.
In the Senate after the usual presentation
of petitions and reports from standing Com
mittees, Mr. Lewis moved to take up the Sub
Treasury Bill Mr.. Evans objected. This
bill was OF too much importance to be hurried
through without discussion, and he thought it
had been generally understood that it was not
to be called up until the Tariff was disposed
of.
Mr.. Lewis did not wish to avoid discussion,
and as the Senate now met at 0 o'clock there
was ample time for discussion before the NOR
ming hour expired.
Mr.. Cass was in favor Of the bill and should
vote for it, but as the Senate already had one
very important measure before it, he hoped it
would not be taken up until that was disposed
of. The motion to take up the bill was mega
lived; Yeas %, Nays 80.
Mr.. Dix moved to take up the River and
Harbor bill. Mr. Bagby objected, In the
present state of the country, with war on
loans to meet it, he hoped this bill for the APP
preparation of a million and half of dollars
would not be taken up. But the bill was Ia
ken up: Yeas 81, Nays a. Mr.. Dix explain
ed the amendments reported by the Commit
tee on Commerce.
Mr.. flanagan appealed to the friends of
the bill, to stand by it in its present shape and
vote down all amendments. If it should 90
back to the house its passage would be cndan-
gered.
The debate was continued by Messrs. Breese,
Sempe, Cass, Sewer, Bagby, johnson Of Md.
md others.
Mr.. Niles addressed the Senate in opposi-
ton 10 the bill and denounced tia an extreme
measure Of startling principles, and one that
would bring rr.n on the heads ofhis constitu-
ents. He believed the bill would pass, but
that it would pass against the judgment of a
majority ofthe Senate. He went into the de-
tails of the bill, and pointed out objections
which could not receive his countenance or
support
The amendments reported by the Commit
tee were then agreed to-Ycas 81, Nays 26
and the bill was then laid aside.
The bill to reduce the Tariff was next taken
up, and the amendments being disposed Of
On motion of Mr.. Morehead, the Senate
adjourned
In the House, Mr.. King of GA. read his
statement respecting his absence when the
vote on the Tariff bill was taken he did not
dodge the question. He was detained by in
disposition but would have voted against the
bill had he been present.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole, Mr.. Mcdowell in the chair, and the
bill was taken up to pay the compensation Of
members Of Congress for the remainder Of the
session and for other purposes.
Mr.. Dromgoole Of Va, opposed this hasty
action OF members to pay themselves. The
public service should be first provided for
Let the Senate first act on the Appropriation
Bills that were before it.
Mr.. Hamlin of Me. took the same ground, |
and reflected on the inacton of the Senate.
Mr.. Houston of Ala. followed in reply. He
explained the bill and defended the Commit |
tee of Ways and Means, and reflected on the
inactlon of the Senate.
Mr.. Morse Of La advocated the bill and de- |
Tended the Senate, He opposed any reduc- |
duction Of mileage, and said the members pay !
was little enough.
Mr.. Wick, OF Indiana, made few remarks.
Mr.. Stewart rebukcd him for preferring !
party to country, and alluded to his appica-
ton for the office of Brig, General.
Mr.. Wick said he did want to go along
with the Indiana Volunteers, because he did
not like the state of things here.
Mr.. Mckay explained the object and neces-
Sity of this bill, and at half-past II the debate
closed.
The amendments offered by Messrs Cobb
Bowlin and Stewart were each rejected.
The amendment respecting amount of the
Indian appropriation was adopted.
The Committee rose and reported the bill !
which was then passed.
TUESDAY, July 81.
In the Senate several memorials for amend
ments to the Tariff Bill now before that body
were introduced.
The vote on the River and Harbor Bill, Ia
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