Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-03-12
CONGRESS.
Correspondence OF the Baltimore American.
WASHINGTON, March lOtl

"ASHiNeroS, March lUth
UNITED STATES SENATE.
The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate n communal
cation from the Treasurer Of the u s. transmitting the
annual accounts Of the Post Office Department.
Also, communication from the Post Master General
relative to the contract for carrying the mails foreign
ports
Mr.. PEARCE presented memorial adopted by a pub
lie meeting, composed Of both political parties IN Queen
Anne's County, Nd in reference the Oregon question:
md in favor Of arbitration negotiation and com.
promise.
Mr. p. introduced the memorial with some sensible md
pertiacn remarks, and bore testimony the high ehaac
Ter and intelligence Of the memorisists He also showed
that arbriuon had been resored by this government
three several times. IN reference territorial rights
Mr. FAIRFIELD denied that questions Of ute had been
submitted to arbitration. lwas mere line
rms distinction seemed TO afford much to the
Senate. Nv
Mr. sEMPLE, on leave introduced bill to remodel the
Consular establishment Of the United States
Mr.. DIN from the Committee on Military Affairs repor
Army.
OREGON.
On motion Of Mr.. JOHNSON, of Md the Senate proceed
ed u tie consideration OF the special order of the day and
the Oregon debate resumed
Mr. EVANS resumed and concluded his speech against
no extreme claim which has been up the whole of
the Oregon territory and defence our title up TO age .s
derived from the purchase OF Louisiana.
Mr. h. said IN conclusion OF his subject that he had not
made up ms mind Tor what form of notice he should VOTE
ofwhclher he should vote for any lie intended however
TO vote against all questions which declared that our title
u the whole ct Oregon was clear and unqueonsbe aud
compromise u he
question lie believed thatit would be best TO make Ore
gon an independent nation, and sustain the country with
an independent form OF government
Mr.. JOHNSON OF Md obtained the floor The So
nate then went into Executive session. and soon after ad
journed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Rirers and HarbOrs
Mr.. WENTWORTH offered a Resolution to close the
week.
Mr.. HOUSTON Of Ala. proposed Friday. The amend
mont war rejected-yeas 50, nays Ill.
The question REQUIRED upon the or Rinal resolution
which was adopted by vote Of LOG to Ct.
RIVER AND HARBOR BILL
The House then went into Committee of the Whole
MIR. FARRiN, Of Ohio, continued the debate up IN the
bill The House soon sene1 vacant seats than
occupied Mr.. +. nevertheless To argue tie cues
hon and TO content that there power in the
ton TO make appropriations for works OF internal improve
ment.
MIR. GORDON OF N. Y, continued the debate in n
speech that made but occasional nuson the subject aud
which was ultra in opposition works OF Internal In
pTosement When he concluded, the floor was given TO
MIR. GENTRY Of Tenn, when the Committee rose
motion was made 10 adjourn, and Withdrawn TO enable
the Speaker 10 several Executive Communications
Mr.. HENLEY moved that when he House adjourn il
adjourn to meet at III o'clock. Agreed to-
Two motions followed TO adjourn, and nearly an hour
was occupied in taking the yeas nays Tue adjourn
ment was finally carried between and 5 o'clock.