Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-02-03

The treasury NOte Dill was taken up
and passed ayes a.; nays ..
The Resolution offered some days ago In
structing the President TO withdraw the
troops now in Mexico, was taken up.
Mr.. Cilley said his object was 10 haye
the forces rs-organised and sent baek to
conquer Mexico.
MrAllen moved that the Resolution be-
laid on the table, which was done --ayes
A, nays 0.
Mr.. Niles reported q bill providing for.
an Army Mail; which was discussed.
The army Bill was taken up. Mr..
Clayton advocated the volunteer system in
stead of regulars.
Mr.. Corwin got the floor, when the SEN
ate adjourned.
HoUsE-The Bill for increasing the pay
Of Volunteers was taken up.
The resolution offered by Mr.. King, yes
terday, providing for striking off Medals To-
be prerented to the French officers, who as
sisted in saving the crew Of the Somers,
was taken up and passed. fsss
Mr.. Darsie offered a Resolution asking
President Polk whether there was an Amer.
ican representative now in Mexico. Rules
refused. -
The NavalAppropriation Bill was taken
up; upon which discussion ensued. vs.
As THURSDAY, Jan. 90, l647.
SANATE.--Mr. Fairfield, from Naval
Committee, reported a Bill providing for
the building Of four Iron Steamers.
The "Ten Regiment Bill'' was taken up
and discussed. IS
s Mr.. Benton addressed the Senate; also
Mr.. Clayton. m Err .s.
Mr.. Jarnagin finished the speech. com.
menced yesterday. s s,,.
Mr.. Butler followed. Mr.. Crittenden
also spoke. -,
A vote being taken upon The amend
ment offered by Mr. Atcheson, It was re.
jected, ,-ayes 20; nays 80.
Mr.. Aliens amendments proposing to
raise 10000 additional volunteers, was re-
jected after considerable discussion.
n...motion, Mr.. Badgers Proviso au-
thorizing the President to appoint officers
during recess, was struck out,--ayes 30;
nays ls.
HousE.-The Naval Appropriation Bill
was taken up, upon which discussion ensu'
cd. Mr.. Simms spoke. y
There was much disorder and confusion
during the entire day in the House. Ma.
val Appropriation Bill was taken up.
FRIDAY, Jan. 20, ls47. I
SENATE -Moorhead, offered petition
from Editors Of Cincinnati, for. Congress
give power erect Telegraph across the At
Iantic. I'VE gives this as it came to us or
the wires; we dom understand its meaning
IL our readers do, we shall be satisfied
Mr.. Appleton reported against printing
the Quaker memorial. -.s
The Ten Regiment Bill was taken up,
and Messrs. Benton and Corwin deliyerec
speeches.
HousE.-The Naval Appropriation Bill
was taken up, Mr.. Simms made speech
Mr.. Payne offered an amendment to Ia,
Tea and Coffee, and other free articles
t13s .'4' SATURDAY, Jan 81, IS47.
I SENATE.-Mr. Jarnagin offered join
Resolution returning thanks to Gen. .Tay
lor, his officers and men, for their, conduc
in the battles. gs--.. ); /; 5.s,,,.
The Army Bill was taken up. t'Th'
amendment offered by Mr.. Hannegan
which provided that each volunteer VIII,
served twelve months, should have l6l
ocres OF land, was discussed and agreed to
4 An amendment offered BY Mr., Benton
providing for the appointment Of q Quar,e
Mnstef's Assistant was agreed to. n
j The Bill, as amended, was ordered to /
third reading. s5.. .gt sts5..
! The Senate then went into Executiv
session. -...s.... 4-s Z /,