The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-11-25

any sort of connection with the project for
statues; portraits alone he would agree to.
Mr.. Bottom opposed the resolution he was
afraid the statues might after a while be fin
ishcd, all but the hedds, and then the State
would come to a stand sill, as it had with the
geological survey. The resolutions were adop-
ted.
SENATE.
2 o'clock, p. M.
Bills passed. incorporating the glass man
ufacturing co. Relating to the grand list,
providing that listers shall designate the
school district in which real estate is situated.
House Resolutions. Making provision if
vacancy occurs in the State Prison commit
tee; concurred in. Instructing our delega-
ton in Congress to use their influence to pro-
cure the alteration of the present newspaper
postage law; concurrcd in.
The resolutions of the House relative to
the death of Col. Truman b.. Ransom we:e
taken up, and after being discussed by Scna-
tors Cushman, Foster, Cram, Kiddcr, Beeman,
and Stewart, were concurred in, and the
Senate committee were discharged from fur
thcr consideration of the subject.
Mr.. Cushman from the select committee,
to whom was referred so much Of the Cover
nor'S message as refers to the war i'll Mexico,
submitted a lengthy report which concluded
with the following resolutions:
Resolved, That in the opinion of this SEN
ate, the existing war with Mexico was uncon-
stitutional in its inception, and that its prose-
cution with the design of Remembering that
Republic, or of compelling her to barter
away a portion of her territory, is equally in
glorious and unjust.
Resolved, That it is the duty of Congress
to make all necessary provisions to bring the
present war to a speedy and honorable tcrmi-
nation, and if necessary to that end, to limit
and qualify any appropriation made therefor.
Mr.. Kidder from the minority, presented Il
long report with the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we fully and heartily ap-
prove the course of our national administra-
ton in regard to the existing war with Mexi-
co; that it was just, and upon the principles
OF national honor, unavoidable in its incep-
ton that its management has been wise, pru-
dent, and judicious, and that its results, in our
opinion, are destined to shed additional glory
and honor upon the American name.
Resolved, That our army in Mexico, from
the commander-in-chief to the private soldier,
for their brave and gallant, and devoted pat
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gratitude of every true American.
Resolved, That we recommend no more Of
fers of peace on our part, but that our forces
be increased, the war prosecuted with vigor,
until Mexico shall sue for peace-give full
indemnity for the past and security for the
future.
Resolved, That when our country is en-
gagged in war, it is the duty of every good
citizen to exert his whole influence for the
maintenance of his country's rights and his
country's honor; that (this glorious and beau
tltul land is our common country, in peace or
IN war, IN veal or in woe, and under bad adj
minlstration or good government, it is our
duty 10 stand by it)
HOUSE.
Mr. Converse called up the Senate bill
providing for geological survey, when Mr..
Carpenter Of N. moved an amendment pro-
Viding that the Governor shall appoint some
suitable person to complete the survey. Mr..
Kellogg opposed the amendment, and it was
rejected. The bill was supported by Messrs.
Converse, Kellogg, Needham, Bottom, Car
Penter of N, Cults and Lyman ofB., opposed
by Messrs. IIubbcll, C~olIamcr, Rice of S. and
Luce, and rejected, 81 to SO.
The Senate came in and the joint assembly
was dissolved.
The bill relating to licenses to innkecpers
and retailers, making provisions in case the
state shall vote to license the civil authority
being empowered to nominate persons to be
licensed, and to vacate licenses for good cause
the fees for licenses to go to schools-was
supported by Mcssrs. Carpenter of N, Con-
verse and Rice of S., and opposed by Mr..
Bottom, and ordered to Sd reading.
From The Senate, Bill relating to pedlers
passed, with an amendment reducing the
rate for license relating to schools-passcd {;
relating to fire socicties-reiected.
On motion Of Mr.. Lyman of b.. the thanks
of the House we're unanimously and heartily
voted to the Speaker of the House for the
highly satisfactory manner in which he has
discharged the duties of the chair to which
MIR. Foot responded in a very eloquent and
touching farewell speech to the members Of
the House.
The Clerk was directed to inform the Sem
ate, and Messrs Cults and Carpenter were
appointed to inform the Governor, that the
House had on its part completed the business
of the session.
Adjourned to 1-2 past G.
SENATE.
o'clock, p. M.
The amendments of the House to the bill