The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-02-14
From the Daily Union.
CONGRESSIONAL.

Jan. 30--The Senate did not sit to-day
In the House. some time was allowed for the
transaction of general business. After which the
discussion on the joint resolution of notice was
continued IN committee.
The bill establishing post.routes in Texas was
read third time, and passed.
Jan. 3l.--The Senate was not in session to- day
In the House, the Oregon debate was continued
and the committee rose, leaving Mr. Jacob Thdmp.
son in possession Of the floor.
Feb. 3.--In the Senate, the motion intro due ed
by Mr.. Pearce, relative to the publication of one
hundred and fifty additional copies of scientific re.
ports made by the exploring expedition, was taken
up. The object Of the mover was to supply the
colleges and scientific institutions of the country
with the reports. The motion was agreed to.
Mr.. J. M. Claytons resolution, calling upon the
Secretary of the Navy to collect full statistical de-
tails of the extent OF the marine of the principal
commercial nations, was adopted.
In the House, nearly the whole Of the sitting was
spent in the continued discussion on the Oregon
question. The House, previous to its adjourn.
ment, adopted resolution calling on the President
for any correspondence that may have been had
with the British government, since the date of the
message in relation to Oregon.
Feb 4.-The Senate, to-day, was occupied in
the discussion Of the merits Of bill for the relief
of Nathaniel Goddard and uthers, which came UP
for consideration as in committee OF the whole
The claim as for the reiunding of the value of a
cargo of -four shipped for Spain by the parties du-
ring the late war under British license and cap-
tured by an American vessel. The question being
taken, was decided in the affirmative; nd accord
ngly the bill was ordered to be engrossed for
third reading. ,.-,.a..sa..zs.assyss-
In the House, fourth, and still unsuccessful, ef-
fort was made to bring the debate on the Oregon
question to termination on Monday next The
resolution was laid on the table by majority of
two votes.
The discussion on the joint resolution of notice
was continued in committee, The committee laid
aside the joint resolution at about the usual hour
OF adjournment, and went into long debate on the
bill apPropriating $4,000 to enable the President
to send commissioner to Texas to receive the ces-
sion OF the public property there.
Rich JoKE.-The wings passed the follow
ing resolution. among Others equally ridiculous:
Resolved, That the whig party entertain undi-
minished respect and confidence in our present
Chief Magistrate, Gov. Mordecai Barley
Now, if this is not adding insult to injury, we
know not what to call it. Alter forcing Governor
Barley of the course, they say that they shave
undiminished confidence" in him. He is the
first whig Governor, during the space of twelve
years, who has been ruled of without second
heat; and yet, their "respect and confidence" tor
him are "undminished. If this is showing res
pect and confidence undiminished. we have no
doubt that other wings would prefer the exercise
Of different feeling towards them.
Statesman.
We do not regard the measures proposed by the
Administration on the Oregon question as war but
rather peace measures