The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-30
THIRTIE III CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.

THIRTIE III CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.
WAsHrSoToN, Dec. IS, lsl7,
Senate met st twelve Prayer by the Rev Mr. Cur
ley Journal read. Whsrsupon,
MIR. Nnrs, Of the committee appointed to make ar
for the funeral Of Hon John Fairfield sub
mittsd the folio wing report -
That in compliance With the wishes of the family and
friends Of the deceased, his remains will be removed
his late residence and delivered to bis family TO be there
Inferred
That the body will be taken from Mrs Sootts, where
it now lies to the depot at AZ O'Clock p where 1t
win be delivered into the charge Of the Hon Mr.
ClsIk member Of the House OF Representatives from
tbs state Of Maine who win accompany 1t to saco in
The COMMITTEES further report tue following resou-
lions. and recommend their adoption.
the memory Of the Hon John Fairfield. late Senator
from the State Of Maine the Vice President the
o'clock In the afternoon Of this day accompany pro-
cssson his mortal remaus from his late residence to the
where they % be M the Mon In T
ths State of Msns to be accompanied by him to the Ia
my Of the deceased In that State and that the Speak
spectfuly invited to attend.
Resolved That the Secretary Of the Senate be direct
ed pay from the contingent fund of the Senate ard
place the disposition of the Hon Franklin Clark for
the funeral expenses Of ths Hon. Mr. Fairfield, sum
equal to usually expended in such to be
certsined and drawn for by the committee OF arrange
Resolved That the Chaplain of the Senate be re-
Fairfield, at the Capitol on the next Sabbath.
Resolved That copy Of the foregoing resolutions be
And the resolutions were unanimously adopted
and,
On motion, the Senate adjourned
House OF Representatives.
WAsHIsoros, Dec. %, ls47
rEACE.
The SPEAKER laid before the House sundry communi-
cation: them from the tn
practicable to restore between the United
States and Mexico, and reprobating the guilt and evil
Of war generally" and Of this particularly, which is
termed an unnatural and suicidal conflict 1t was
ferred to the Committee on Forei4n Affairs.
THE ENLISTMENT OF AN IDIOT.
The SPEAKER also presented the petition Of thamar
Rogers who represents that his Israel was kdnap
ped whilst in insane state Of mind, BY set Of mis-
Bangor Maine 4" The town of Newburg, In town meet
n s to
piled that Dr. Mason examined the boy and says he was
insane at the time The father produces evidence
to show that his son was non eompus mens and asks
Congress for relief In the premises.
The petition was referred to the Committee on Militia
ry Affairs.
THANKS AND A GOLD MEDAL TO GENERAL SCOTT
MIR Hvrr, of New York. offered series Of resolutions
Winfield Scott for his distinguished gaantry and pa
trioto services . That thanks be rendered. through
him. to the officers and men under his command both
regulars and volunteers for the heroic conduct displayed
ut Vera Cruz Cerro Gordo and before tho city OF Next
co. etc. 3. That the President Of the United States
cause gold medal to be struck embiematic OF the VIC
tories, and presented to Major General Scott and
That the President the foregoing 70
be communicated to Gen. Scott IN such terms as the
The srrAxrR-Ths gentleman from New York asks
the Of the House to give notice Of his Intention
introduce the resolutions just read II there De no
objection, the notice will be entered
WHERE IS THE AUTHORITY TO r Ak c-,,SN,I
Mr. COKE, Of Tennessee submitted the following reso-
Resolved, That the President be requested to COM
muuicate this House copies Of regulations or In
structions emanang either from the War or Treasury
Department, under which any taxes are imposed duty
collected directed to bs collected on goods OF mer
chandiss shipped from any port in the United States
any foreign port and landed or entered at
Santiago, Point Isabel on the eastern branch OF
the Rio Grande and that he also communicate under
what and by whose authority such tax or duty Is d.
rectsd to be collected ,
The SrEAKEK-Unless the House agree to receive the
resolution 1t will lie over c'Oblect obJect") IL
can't BIZ received
Mr.. SAWYER asked leave to Introduce a resolution,
yiaThat the COMMITTEES Indian Affairs be instructed
to inquire into the expectancy OF excluding white ira
ders from the lnuau territory, that the Indians may
have free with another for commercial
for all other purposes connected with their interests
happiness and the committee to report TO the House
by bill or otherwise, early as practicable.
general consent the resolution was received and
then agreed to.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Mr. McCLELLANp--I have "A resolution Of inquiry.
The SPEAKER 1t will be read for information.
Mr. CoLLAMER-I ask for the regular orders
The SrkAxgR The chair has deferred calling for pc
titiops and memorials, In momentary expectation Of
receiving message from the Senate In relation to the
Several of the States were called, when
Mr. HENLEY inquired, us 1t In order to give notice OF
bhl?u
The srEArER- No. not until the states are called for
resolutions
Mr. HEsLEy--I AK for informs tion-thats all.
SLAVERY THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Mr. SAITH, Of Indiana presented petition signed by
two hundred and ten csens OF Dade county, IN that
State asking Congress to abolish slavery in the District
Of Columbia and the territories, and the slave trade
He moved that it BIZ referred to the Committee for the
Mr. CAssLL, OF Florida moved to lay it on the table
Mr. RooT Of Ohio, asked for the yeas and nays, which
were ordered.
Aud the petition was laid on the tabls-yeas rs
nays 20.
THE LATE SENATOR FAIRFIELD.
message received from the Senate, inviting the
OF the House of Represen aves to accompany
the corpse OF Mr. Fairfield his late residence to
mad been Invited to deliver funeral sermon On
The resolutions we're acquiesced In; and on motion
the House adjourned until tomorrow.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 49, lsl1.
The remain, Of Senator Fsirfsid-The Telegraph
The victims Of the ErptOsion- Govrnor's Message
The weather, &c.
The remains Of Senator Fairfield Of Maine, arrived II
this city last night in charge Of the Hon. Mr.. Claik
81 the membe.s of the House Of Representatives
freq pane State. The body wa, Immediately taken
o, the northern oars and proceeded homeward last
night.
Tn. unfortunate victims Of the explosion which tool
place Mon day, in the kitchen Of Mr.. Foxs refecto
~ am happy to state considered out of danger
The tel sgraph between this city and York Pa, and
by way of Hsrrisburgh also, aud then forming con
pexion with Philadelphia, Is progressing rapidly In
posts and wires through city already and wi
soon be In operation.
Mr.. Fsrren Is drawing excellent houses now, Mt tn
Front street theatre having entered into new engage
ment
Dr. Colyer has tax the Holiday street theatre 10
his" Model Artistee aud will open tho 18th OF Janu
ary
The weather here mild and pleasant and the suppl
VI snow has nearly all disappeared.