The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-02-25
Congressional.

I FFQSHln1tOn, REQ. 10, lo4 &.
In the Senate, resolutions Of the Legisla-
lures of Ohio and Pennsylvania against per-
hitting slavery in any territory acquired by
or annexed to the Union, were presented by
Messrs. Cameron and Corwln.
Mr. Benton, from the Military Committee,
reported bill to organize the ten regiments
into brigades and divisions.
The Naval Appropriation Bill was taken up
and an amendment to restrict the time and
cost for completing the Brooklyn dry dock
rejected.
The appropriation for dry docks at Kittery
Philadelphia and Pensacola were passed in
the Senate in the shape they came from the
House. The bill was then laid by, and the
Three Million Bill taken up. Adjourned
In the House, the bill for the admission of
Wisconsin into the Union was passed.
Bills were reported making appropriation
| for naval pensions, and to create the Office of
Surveyor General of Oregon, which were read
twice and referred.
| Resolutions from the Legislature of Ohio
were presented for the increase Of the pay of
Volunteers, and complimentary to Generals
Scott and Taylor.
Mr. Carol from the Military Committee,
reported back the Joint resolution of thanks to
Senate amendment be agreed to.
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi moved to
amend by directing also the presentation of
gold medals to Generals Butler, Henderson,
Twiggs, Worth, Quitman, and the nearest re-
lative Of Gen Hamer, and expressing regret
at the death of the latter. The amendment
of Mr. Thompson was adopted, 1871 to 81 land
thus amended, the amendment of the Senate
was agreed to. Adjourned.
TTashing'on Feb. II, 1917.
In the Seuato, tho Vice President laid be-
fore the Senate q communication from Mr.
Barry, relative to the appellate jurisdiction of
the Supreme Court, which was debated by
Messrs Webster, Calhoun, Dix, and others,
and then laid aside
The Naval Appropriation bill was taken up
and briefly discussed, and
The Senate then resumed the discussion Of
the Three Million bill, and Mr. Colquitt occu-
pied the floor till adjournment.
In the House, Mr. Sawyer explained his
charges against Mr. Culver of exposing secrets
of the House, and Mr. Mason read some evil
dence in support of the charge, Mr. Culver was
about to reply, when Mr. Rathbun implored
him to forbear, assuring hun that the House
was perfectly satisfied of the falsencSs Of the
charge Mr. Culver acquiesced and the mat
ter was dropped.
Mr. Mckay, from the committee of Ways
and Means, reported bill for increasing the
tariff duties las recommended by the President
in his last special message. 1t recommends
taxing tea and coffee 20 per cent, and manu-
features of cotton per cent, for the term of
two years after peace shall have been decar
ell. 1t also PROVIDES for a graduation of the
public lands The bill was made the order of
the day for Monday next
Washington, Feb 1S, 1S47.
In the Senate, the committee Commerce
reported the House bill regulating the carry
ing of passengers in emigrant ships, with
amendments. The bill was passed and return
ed to the House. 1t requires each passenger
TO have fourteen superficial square feet for his
acconmodation-two children, not over eight
years, to be counted one passenger.
The bill to continue the jurisdiction Of the
State Court at Key West until Judge of the
United States Court is appointed, introduced
by Mr. Yulee, was passed.
The Navy Appropriation bill was taken up;
several amendments adopted-among them
one appointing pyrotechnist, with the rank
and pay of Lieutenant commanding.
An amendment was offered to separate the
| Staff Marine Corps from the line, and reject
! ed.
The Three Million Bill was then taken up.
Mr. Butler made highly interesting speech
principally in reference to the Slavery ques-
ton. Mr. Houston obtained the floor for to-
morrow.
The private Calender was then taken up
and several bills were passed.
The bill for relinquishing stock of the Ches-
apcake and Delaware Canal, owned by gov
ernment was opposed by Mr. Cameron and
passed over Informally. Adjourned.
The House proceeded to the consideration
of the Territorial Bill to aid in the construc-
ton Of certain roads in Wisconsin, which was
taken up in Committee of the Whole, numer
Gus amendments for the improvement drivers
and harbors we're proposed and rejected, and
the bill being reported to the House was re-
iccte1, SO to 1902.
The bill to continue certain public works
in Wisconsin was next considered and amend
mcnts passed embracing many provisions -
The river and harbor bill Of last session was
propused, when Mr. McCleland moved to
strike out all afer the enaoting clause, and in
sert substantially the Riyer and Harbor Bill
A long debate ensucd and several amendments
to substitute proposed, when the Committee
rose, without action ON the substitute, and the
House adjourned.
Washington Feb. 10, 1S47.
In the Senate, Mr. Calhoun submitted res
oiutions in opposition TO the Wilnot Proviso,
upon which he made few remarks, and said
he would call them up tomorrow
Mr. Benton was opposed to their interfering
with GtSuar business.