The New York herald., 1846-04-14

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Mf. bREEsE explained that the whole expense OF
the alterations proposed would not exceed 50 800 /;
and further enlarged upon the necessity OF preparing
Tor the better accommodation OF the public and es-
pecially of the ladies'.
Mr.. MANGUM remarked that the new arrange
mens would mar the architectural beauty of the
chamber-caffect the llgnt; and from the increased
number OF spectators, render the atmosphere still
more oppressive than at pesent.
Mr.. BREEsE submitted his amendment TO the orr
gina resolution, providing for the same accommo-
daiions as are now allowed to the reporters of the
public press
Mr.. NILES as understood advocated the new ar
rangement proposed; with view to the better ac-
commodation Of the public. The accommodation of
the leIeI' writers was minor consideration. Ills
MI. Niles afraid Of the letter writers n
Mr.. DAYTON proposed to lay the subject upon the
table.
Mr.. WEBSTER asked if the light from the two up:
per windows on the east side OF the chamber would
be obscured-does il shut up both those windows
Mr.. BREEsE.-No, sir.
Mr.. WEBSTER 1t does not!
Mr.. BREEsE No, sir.
The subject was passed informally aside and we
rather think nothing will be done with it.
MORE IMPORTATION WANTED.
Mr.: ALLEN moved call upon the President for
the official coIIespondence in the State department
Tor the years lS4O, Al AZ and '4S upon the subject
OF the right or practice Of searching merchant yes
sells IN time OF peace.
Mr.. ALLEN.-l move the resolution be considered
now.
Mr.. DAYTON objected, and it was passed over
. :, THE PUBLIC DEBT.
Mr. NILES moved q resolution nstructlng the
Committee on Finance to inquire whether further
lurtner Legislation be necessary to enable the gov
eminent 10 appropriate more promptly than under
the existing laws, the surplus revenue in the Treasu
ry, to the redemption OF the public debt. Adopted
Col BENTON presented memorial from Western
missouri, asking tor mail route to Oregon.
PATENT OFFICE REPORT.
The motion to print q, 900 extra copies, with an
amendment to reduce the number to 10000, was
taken up
Mr. NILES moved further to reduce the extra num-
Der to 5000 He spoke against these agricultural re
ports from the Patent Office generally, and against
the new bureau which, within year or two past,
mas mas fastened itself upon the Patent office to Wit
farmers OF the country did not want any instruction
from the government.
Mr. PHELPS and Mr.. CHALMERS made some re-
marks upon the printing, when
On motion of Mr.. Sewer, the subject was laid
aside till Tuesday next
The LATEST OREGON CORRESPONDENCE.
Mr. M. CLAyToN's resolution coming up,
Mr. SEWER moyeI to lay 1t upon the table.
Mr.. ATCHIsON hoped not. He hoped the resol
ton would be adopted, that II might not longer I'M
pede the action of the Senate upon the resolutions
tor the notice.
Mr.. SEWER withdrew his motion.
MIR. ALLEN would reserve the remarks he had de-
signed to make, for another occasion.
lhe resolution tor the information several speech
es from the Chairman on Foreign Relations, to the
contrary, Notwithstanding, was adopted-26 to 1S.
MR.. ALIENS RESOLUTION,
AT the suggestion Of Mr.. Webster was taken
up, ana with an amendment from Mr.. Webster that
the correspondence which it called for, upon the
right OF search should be in addition to that called
for IN resolution OF yesterday, (oAered by Mr.W)
It was adopted,
THR SPECIAL. ORDER.
MI SEWER moved to take up the special order
Mr PHELPS suggested that, in the absence of his
colleague, (Mr. Upham, entitled to the floor) who
could not attend, the subject be informally passed
over till Monday
Mr.. SEvIER.-What's the matter with him?
Mr.. PHELPS He's sick, sir
MI. MoREHEAD said the honorable Senator from
Vermont was very uawell, and could not be present
to-day TO speak.
Mr.. SEWER suggested that somebody else might
go on.
Mr. ALLEN said it was Saturday, and the special
order had perhaps, well be passed till Mon
DAY Moreover there was an important matter to
De acted on In Executive session, which ought to
De attended TO to-day and he would, therefore,
move with the pleasure of the Senate, that it pro-
ceed to the consideration Of executive business
Mr.. MoREHEAD in consideration that the Senate
was very thin, moved an adjournment.
Mr.. SEvIER.-I hope not, sir. call for the ayes
and noes.
MI CRITrENDEN, in his most persuasive manner,
appealed to the Senator TO Withdraw the motion.
Mr.. SEvIER.-Oh! yes, withdraw It,
ihe motion TO adjourn was lost-twelvc Senators
emily rising upon division. "Give it up"
And the Senate had an Executive Session, and
Mr.. Upham has the floor on Oregon TOR Monday
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