Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-30

yesterday, again came up, declaring the war with
Mexico ins, and necessary and in favor of in
dennis for the expenses of the war. The pre-
vious question having been moved, the following
substitute was offered by Mr.. Stevens, Of Geor-
gio, viz, proposing TO withdraw the troops Of the
United States, and to negotiate for indemnity on
the part of Mexico &c.. lin other words in sub.
stance embracing Mr.. Clay's vews) The sub
slitute was warmly supported by Mr. Bolts, of
Virginia. who spoke at some length. He argued
with much earnestness and warmth against the
war, declaring it to be unjust and uncalled for
and that it was provoked by American aggres.
sion, brought about by the Unauthorized acts OF
the President, whose conduct in the whole alialr
he severely commented upon and censurcd.
Mr.. Thompson, of Indiana proposed negolla-
ting for Upper California and Monterey, with the
Bay Of San Francisco, and marking out a boun-
Diary suitable to the views of the United States
Mr. Toombs, of Georgia, spoke against all
territorial acquisitions or conquest OF any por-
ton of Mexico and said the movements of the
American army, directed by the President, pro-
duced the war. After some further discussion,
the question was laid over
Mr.. Wentworth offered resolutions, declaring
that the General Government has power to con
struct such harbors and improve such rivers as
may be necessary aud proper for the protection
of our navy and commerce, and for the defences
which was sustained, and the resolution was a
dopted, ayes l3S nays 81. Good
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Robert Smith,
for the completion of the Cumberland road
through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri.
Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3D.
Senale.--A petition from Mrs. Elizabeth Ham
ilton was presented by Mr. Green, praying Con-
gress to purchase one thousand copies of the
Hamilton papers.
Mr. Hale presented two anti-slavery petitions,
and made strenuous efforts to induce the Senate
TO depart from its settled practice of not receiving
petitions Of that import The question of monroe
cepton being put, Mr.. Berrien moved TO lay that
question on the table, which was decided in the
aflirmative--ayes 80, nays 10.
MIR. ashley, from the Judiciary Committee, re-
ported bill TO amend the acts regulating the
appellate jurisdiction Of the Supreme Court, in
certain cases. Pissed.
Mr. Cass, from the Military Committee, repor-
ted a bill to raise, for limited time, an add.
tonal force, and gave notice that he would call
it up at the earliest opportunity.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Westcott was a.
dopted, directing an inquiry as to whether any
alterations ore necessary in the Patent laws
The Senate then went into executive session,
and after short time spent therein, adjourned
HDuse.-The States and Committees were
called upon for memorials, petitions, resolutions
and reports.
A resolution was adopted, authorising the
Speaker to appoint Joint Committee on Prin-
ting, on the part Of the House.
Mr.. Lincoln, Of Ill., offered a series of resolu-
tons relating to the several Messages of the
President on the Mexican war, and requesting Of
him information on numerous points touching the
causes Of the war, and the right of the United
States to territory between the Nueces and the
Rio Grande also, when and where the blood Of
American citizens was shed by MeXicans on A.
merlcan soil during the present war.
MIR. McClelland presented resolution calling
for statistics Of the commerce of the Western
lakes
Mr.. Kaufman offered resolution of inquiry as
to tie expediency of authorising Postmasters to
receive Subscriptions and transmit money fol
newspapers free of pystage.
Onmotion of Mr. Vinton the House resolved
itself into Committee of the Whole on the state
of the Union, and took up the bill approprlatlng
nmillion of dollars to supply deficiency in th'
appropriations Tor the subsistence Department.
MIR. j. X. Ingerso in the chair. Mr. Vintol
stated that the estimated deficit for the year is
fraction under four millions, but this bill is inten
ded OIL. ,..,y. a-~f.~ daily expected iIcm TN
A>Ssuth, amounting to half million, and for half
million expected by the first train from Mexic
to Vera Cruz. There was only about S6000
ment, to meet these drafts. On motion Of MI
Pollock, the Committee rose and reported the bi
to the House without amendment 1t was the
passed unanimously.
A message was received from the Presiden
communicating the report OF the Secretary OF tn
Navy relative to floating dry docks authorised b
the act passed last session.
On motion of Mr. Vinton, the House agai
went into committee of the whole, and took u
ha al Of no
ton offered series of resolutions for the refer
ence of different portions of the message to at
proprlate committees.
MIR. Cllngmsn offered an amendment involvin
the question Of Slavery in new territory, upo
which he made speech, and then withdrew h
amendment. The committee rose and repore
progress. A resolution and series offered b
Mr.. Brodhead, as substitute, were ordered
be printed and referred TO the committee of III
whole.
A resolution was adopted that the House t.
morrow will ad journ over to Monday. Adjourne
WAsHINGroY, Thursday, Dec. 23d.
iSenate.-Mr Johnson, of Maryland, submitte
resolution calling upon government to eXhlb
the cost of war, the number of killed aud wou
ded, and the number of troops at present engage
in service.
Mr.. Crittenden introduced bill appropriate
$4,000 for the purchase of the Madison paper
Laid over.
Mr.. Fairfield, from the Committee on Nav
Affairs, reported bill for the appointment OF u
sistant pursers in the navy.
Mr. Allen announced the death Of Mr.. lila
,ner, of Ohio, upon which the customary resol
lions were adopted, and the Sc nate adjourn
TIL Monday.
House. After the Transaction of some uni
portant business, Mr.. Morris, Of Ohio, announc
the death OF Mr.. Hamer in feeling and
opuent address Appropriate resolutions We
passed, and the House adjourned
AH..>,~ sc tia &Nt.L.