Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-01-14

of Louisiana intelligence Of the decease of Mr. Bar
row.
Mr. Cameron presented petition from Bradford
county, Pa for the abolition of slavery The question
of its reception was laid the table Also, the me-
mortal of Easton College, to import books and nstru-
ments free Of duty.
A memorial for aid for the projected railroad to the
Pacific, and a memorial to bring the with Mexico
to speedy close, were presented.
The Senate went into executive session. and soon
after adjourned.
House of Representatives. Mr.. Preston King offer
ed resolution for furnishing the President with $780,
600 for the purpose of derayng the expenses of send
ING Peace Commissioner to Mexico; also to furnish
him 100000 to effect negotiations with that govern
ment The resolution contained clause STIMULATING
for the prohibition of slavery in any portion of territory
that might be acquired by the United States by such
negotiation.
The House refused to suspend the rules to received
it's to 49,
A message was received from the President recon-
mendng earnestly the adoption of the Secretary Of
Wars suggestions for increasing the efficacy and bet
ter organization of the army; for an increase of the
officers in the regular army, and particularly in the
higher grades, and for the appointment Of general
officer to take command of all the forces in the field
during the war. The President says that it is desra-
Bile that efficient measures be taken to terminate the
war before the warm season commences. He calls
action in this matter.
Telegraphic correspondence Of The Ncw York TIRE Sun
Jan. 5.
In the SENATE, Mr.. Cameron offered resolution
calling on the Secretary of the Treasury to specify the
articles of import on which the mpOst duty can be In
creased. Lies over till tomorrow.
A number of petitions were presented and appropr-
atey referred
The public land bill was made the order of the day
for Monday next.
The Senate then took up the bill for aiding the con-
suuction of the Michigan Railroad
In the HOUSE, the Committee on Military affairs, at
the request Of Mr.. HARRISON, discharged from the
further consideration Of the message received yeser
day from the President, in relation to the appointment
of additional officers for the army, new general Off
Ger, &c. &c.
Mr. Preston King addressed the House in a long ar
gument in favor of the bill granting the President 49,
O0O,O0O for the purpose Of negotiating with Mexico
including provso prohibiting slavery in any terrific
ries acquired from Mexico.
The House then went into committee of the whole
the army bill, and Mr. Johnson of Tennessee advo
Gated its passage.
bill and in favor of the prosecution of the with
vIgor and prompness, as the only means by which an
early peace could be obtained. The committee then
lose, and the House adjourned
Jan.6
SENATE. Mr. Thomas Clayton presented memo
rial from the citizens OF Wilmington, Delaware, to bring
the war to a close
The Committee on Printing reported against the
printing ofthe memorial of the sugar planters Of Lou
slana, for the repeal of the tariff Of 1876
House. On motion of Mr.. Hamlin, the vote of yes
erday laying the table that part of the Presidents
message in relation to the appointment Of Lieutenant
General Of the army was reconsdered by vote of 81
yeas, to 81 nays. The question recurring again on the
motion to lay upon the table, it decided in the neg
alive yeas %, nays g. The subject was then refer
red to the committee of the whole on the state of the
! Union.
Mr. Ilarason's motion of yesterday to close the de-
bate on the bill for increasing the regular army by the
addition of ten regiments, was negatlved--yeas So
nays 90.
| The bill was then taken up in Committee of the
whole, when Mr.. Smith of Indiana occupied the floor
for some time in opposition to The administration and
! the war.
Jan. 7,
SENATE. The bill authorizing the increase in the
national establishments was referred to the Committee
of the whole
The resolution of Mr. Cameron, directing the Sec
rotary of the Treasury to report what articles were EN-
braced in the tariff OF as on which the duties might be
increased SO as to augment the revenue taken up
On this long debate ensued.
/ Mr. Niles denounced the financial measures of the
government utterly unfit for the present situation
the country
Several Slight amendments were made to the rcsolu
luton, and it was passed
Mr.. Benton introduced bill encouraging the enlist
ment of soldiers by giving bounty of $40, and siren
uousy urged its adoption
Mr. Cnttendcn said he should vote for the bill, tina
he was in favor of rigorous prosecution Of the war
and shond accordingly vote for a liberal supply o
men and money to further that object. The bill wal
passed
House. Mr.. HARRISON offered resolution 20 ten
inmate the debate on the increase of the arrny TIL
bill was amended to be read Saturday next and ADOPT
ed
Mr.. Seaman Of New York then gave notice that n
would introduce bill to provide means to prevent tn
importation of foreign paUpers,
/ The Houso then went into ComlAittee 3f the whol
on the blu to increase the regular or.ny
Mr. i&fgm OF Alabama took tic floor, and was 70
lowed by Mr.. Grover of New York.
- The House then took up the bill to ENCOURAGE Il
enlistments in the army which was passed with Il
t amendment, so that government be eps.Ded to di
charge soldiers Mt any time.
> MIR. kaufman reported bill to incorporate the TIE
, as navy with that of the i. States
a Jam s..
The SENATE was not in session.
A motion was made to adjourn the debate on the a
prooriation bill over 70 tomorrow; lost The bill W
= taken up in Committee of the whole,
Mr. Toornbs of Georgia having the hoof spoke
favor OF the prosecution Of the war; but against the
in its present shape.
Mr., Winthrop followed in opposition to the bill in
present or any other shape, although not opposed
granting supplies.
Mr., Tibbatts of Kentucky then addressed the col
IS mittee chiefly in regard to national finances. lie W
as totally opposed to the tax on tea and coffee He sa
A. he spoke for the poor of the west and north, "
could not afford to bear nearly the whole expense
10 the 1t was said the capitalists would not lie
n the government the to prosecute the war unlC
in the tax was laid Very WELL then he would get ii {
IN Of them in another way. He would tax capsl itstl
Mr.. Ligon of Maryland was in favor of the bill, a
ms the compromises fhe Constitution in regard sa'
to ry.
he Mr.. Carol offered an amendment from the Milita
w. Committee providing for five additional surgeons
fifteen assistant surgeons
on Mr. Long obtained the floor, and spoke in OPPOSITE
to the bill and the administration Before he had CT
T. cluded the Committee rose and the House adjourn