Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-12-17

nte to order at IL o'clock. resolution was Of.
lered by Mr. Speigbt, aud adopted directing the
Secretary to inform the House that a quorum was
present, aud ready 10 proceed 10 business. Twelve
o clock was fixed as the hour OF meeting, until 9th.
erwise ordered. On motion Of Mr. Breese, Messrs
Breese, Crilten and Semple were appointed on the
pert Of the Senate, TO wait the President and
announce the organization of both Houses Of Con
gress Each Senator was allowed newspapers equal
to the cost of three daily papers,
Mr. Brecse, from the Committee, reported that
they had waited on the President aud that he would
communicate with both Houses OF Congress by
message tomorrow at ~ o'clock. Adjourned
HOUSE-The Speaker took the chair at twelve
o clock and called the House to order. The clerk
was directed to inform the Senate that quorum
was present, aud Messrs. Hopkins aud Winthrop
were appointed committee to wait ON the Presi-
dent, and announce the organization OF Congress.
Members then proceeded 10 ballot for their seats.
On calling the roll at The opening of the session,
Is2 members answered to their names. The fol-
lowing new members were qualified; Hale, of Mas.
sachuseits Ripley OF New York McDlnel, Of
Missouri and Bowen aud Coitcrell, Of Alabama.
Various resolutions as to the mode Of choosing
seats were offered, and finally the same mode OBJ
served last year was adopted. The names of the
members were placed in box, aud drawn out al
random. The clerk announced the names drawn,
and the members designated then selected their
seats. Adjourned.
Tuesday, Dec g.
SENATE.-The message was received and
read, occupying two hours and ten minutes. 5000
copies were ordered printed. Adj.
HOUSE-Afier the reception aud reading of
the Message, bill was introduced TO increase the
pay Of the privates in the army and Of the volun-
teers engaged in the Mexican war.
Several notices of intention 10 present bills
among them one TO reduce the price Of Public
Lands and another to improve the navigation of
the Western rivers-werc given by members
$1,000 copies Of the Message, with accompany.
ing documents, were ordered printed. A motion
to print 5000 copies in German, .was voted down.
Mr. Garrett Davis Of Kentucky remarked that, in
his opinion. portion Of the message not suf-
hcently explicit relative TO movements Of the army
and the progress Of the war. He asked leave to
offer resolution requesting the President TO fur
nish copies Of the official orders issued 10 Generals
Taylor, Wool and Kearney. and TO Commodores
Sloat and Stockton, relative 10 establishing civil
governments in conquered provinces.
The House adjourned without taking any vote
in regard to Mr.. Davis's resolution.
Wednesday, Dec 0.
SENATE The Secretary Of the Treasurys
report presented and five thousand extra copies
ordered printed.
The estimated expenses OF the year ending on
the Both June, ls47, are fifty millions four hundred
and sixiy.two thousand one hundred and seventy
dollars. or this sum the army proper and yolun-
teers embrace SI9,579 4:37 So the naval establish.
ment S027S III; Notifications, &c. &C., S2,37I,-
1853 3S.
Mr. Cameron of PENNSYLVANIA offered a resolu.
ton instructng the Military Committee to inquire
Into the propriey Of granting 100 acres Of land 10
each volunteer serving in the present war with
Mexico, and TO increase the pay, aud the allowance
for the transportation and subsistence of volunteers
from the time of leaving their homes TO their orri.
val at the sea, Of war.
Mr. Webster presented n memorial from Harvard
Collese for remission of duties on a telescope
about TO be imported
Mr. Woodbridge of Michigan gave notice Of
bill 10 sell the mineral lands and Of bill to grant
public lands in Michigan TO the State for complete
| ing internal improvements Mr. Breese Of Illinois
gave notice Of bill TO graduate the price Of pub.
lie lands and regulate The sale thereof bill 10 es
tabIish Territorial Government in Oregon, aud a
bill TO establish a land Office in Oregon. Adj.
HOUSE-Mr Davis's resolution calling on the
| President for copies Of all orders 10 Generals or
| Commanders relative TO The establishment, of civil
governments in territories conquered during the
war with Mexico, came up in order. The question
being ON its adoplon. Mr. Harrison of Georgia pre-.
sented as an amendment the words +" if not neon.
patible with the public interests" He questioned
The expediency of an imperative call on the Exec
utye for information Of this character. The pub
LEGATION of the official corr spondence might prove
detrimental TO our national interests by giving the
enemy possession OF the views and plans adopted
| in The prosecution of hos,ilities.
Mr. Davis disclained any desire or intention of
procufpg the publication of any thing calculated
10 have That tendency He wanted merely 10 OBJ.
tain inflammation as 70 orders directno The estab-
ment of Civil Government in conquered territories.