Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-06-30
CONGRESS-.
WAsHISoroS. June &c.
of az BaIiimore AMeriean,
CorresporI

ed the result oil the conference, winch was con-
cured in by the Senate.
Mr.. Calhoun presented the report Of the
Select committee TO which was referred the
memorial aud proceedings OF the Memphis
Convention.
Mr.. Calhoun said that the resolutions adop-
ted by the Memphis Convention embraced |
great variety OF subjects, TO numerous TO be all |
reported upon and therefore the committee had |
con6ned thems, Ives to a few of the most i'm |
pCTlant ones.
They had chiefly directed their attentions |
TO the improvement OF the Mississippi river.
The committee were unanimously OF opinion
that Congress has the right 10 improve
rivers under the provision in the Con-
stitution TO regulate commerce between
the States. All of them, except one, thought
the power limited 10 the improvement of the
channel of the river. That one (Mr. Barrow)
was oi the opinion tina. the power extended to
the shore and harbor.
Mr.. Calhoun also presented bill to author
Use the appointment OF board of Engineers
to survey the Mississippi river, with u view TO
| the improvement OF its channel &C., which
was read twice.
The whole subject was then postponed, on
motion OF MIR. Calhoun, and made the special
order Of the day for next Monday fortnight
be printed.
MIR. Atchison moved to print 500 extra con-
| ios % tho report.
Mr.. Johnson OF La, moved to increase the
number 10 10000.
MIR. Iurney moved to refer the motion TO
PRINT an extra number to the Committee on
! prevailed,
! On motion of Mr.. Johnson, OF La. the Sec.
retaTy ct the Treasury was directed TO inouire
INTO the alledsed frauds said TO have been re-
centiy perpeirated in the importation of syrups
ana molassess concealing large quantities of
oil sugar. aud TO report thereon 10 the Senate.
On motion OF MIR. Pearce, 5000 extra con-
les oil the report oil theCommittce on theLibra-
~ IN reference To the publication and distrihu-
ton oil additional copies of the scientific works
OF Tue exploring expedition were ordered o be
printed
On motion of Mr.. Bagby, the Secretary of
var was directed TO furnish a statement of |
,he number and description Of troops called |
into the service of the United States rom th, |
State OF Alabama, since LIST April
On motion OF Mr.. Sewer the Senate pro. |
ceeded to the consideration of private bills.
me OIL Tor the relief of the heirs of John J. |
i Dur,ow' Jr.' Tor property destroyed in the
fiorida war, was advocated Mr.. J. NJ. Claytcn
q ana opposed by MessIs. Jsrnagin and DAYTON.
IL was then postponed until Tuesday.
The bill for the relief OF DR.. Elijah White.
which had once been rejected and then recon
'ldered on motion of Mr.. Westcott. was next
aken up, and debated by Messrs. Westcott.
1'chlson' Pearce, Benton, Janagin, Sewer. !.
ma Others and finally passed. Yeas 23,nays /,
3,
Bill for the relief of Francis A. Harrison
'os next taken up, and after being onnosed
Mr.. Atchson twas laid on the table.
Inc bill Tor the relief of the New ENGLAND
ies sIppl Land Co.was pctponed until Mon :,
~ next W
Inc bill to authorize the settlement of the -
counts oi John Crowen, late Indian agent. +
as next taken up, and after debate WAS or.
e1ed to he engrossed for third reading. ~
Inc oili Tor the relief of Walier Looms and :
.oel uay was ordered TO be engrossed without
The bill to allow Dr. Elijah White extra I
as Indian Agent, was laid over >
ntil tomorrow.
The bill 10 renew the patent FIR plouoh ,o
ne heirs of JethroWood. was debated byNlessrsI >
hs, SuJt ", vyttvtt unIr rlIrr,
8, nays % r
a message was received from the President 4
hat he had approved and signed the bill Tor h
he o nization OF the volunteers, and also
he Joiut resolution upon the Houmas claim. r
Mr.. johnson OF Md. submitted resolution h
alling upon the Secretary of War TO know I
whether power Ind been given by him to any
eTson orpersons TO raise regiments for the ser i
ice OF the U. ). and if 50 by what authority. c
aid over. !,
The Senate then went into Executive ses- ,
ion.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIv
The lIoumas Land Claim Resolution was
ecelved from the Senate aud passed without 1
ebate. ,
THETHlRDWAR BILL.
The bill which passed the Senate last even |
ng was reported to the House this morning ,
nd the Previous Question moved upon It's ,
'ass1ge without reference either TO commit /
ee OF the Whole, or to the committee on Mil I
laTy Ailairs. The Previous was rejected by !
he close vote of 66 TO 50 and again by the close
iote of ~ to 40.
Mr.. Cook ofTenn. and Mr.. Stephens of Ga.
moved TO recommit the Bill with instmc tons ,
o have the volunteer troops o9icered by the [
States furnishing the troops.
MIR. Yancy OF Ma afterwards offered the
dme amendment in substance as that submit !
ed by Mr.. Stephens. {
MIR; Stephens said he was opposed 80 such
TASTY action upon Bill Of so much importance ,
md he should move 10 recOmmit il before he {
resumed his sat. There was the third War !
Bill and the second supplementalBill was now
before the House, aud from the character of ,
The one before us, he presumed there would be ,
another brought forward. II appeared to him
a very imperfect Bill and would doubtless re-
quite third or more.
Mr.. Haralon insisted that il was no fault
of the committee on Military Affairs that this
was the result. They had prepared perfect ,
bill at first,
Mr.. Stephens said he did not propose TO :
complain OF the committee, but OF the indecent,
haste with which the committee were dispo.
sseed to hurry 10 important bill through the
llouse
MI. Burt Of ). G.. took the floor after the
second unsuccessful motion on the Previous
Question AMI entered upon a hbored defence
VI the organization OF the State troops under
officers appointed by the General Govern
meni. He drew distinction between the
State Militia aud State Volunteers, aud argued
that The Federal Government bad complete