Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-12-30

Mr. Droomgool, of the State, who died few day 3
after his reelection to this Congress. Mr. NJ. de-
Iivered I'm eloquent euIogy upon the decreased and
after the adoption of the usual resolutions, the
House adjourned.
Saturday, De- 49,
The Senate did not sit,
| lloUsE.-1 he day was cOnSamed IN conS'ner-
alton of the report Of the committee on Rules
The "oue hour mle" was restored, and various
amendments made 10 the Rules Of the last Con-
gress
Adjourned
bfondoy, Dec, 20.
SENATE Mr. flanagan of Ind lana gavc no
lice Of his intention TO introduce bill 10 establish
Territorial government in Oregon.
Mr. Calhoun Of south Carolina called up his Sc
ries Of resolutions, and ii spirited debate ensued
lhereuvon.
Gen. Cass of Michigan gave notice that the Mil
ilury Committee, at an early day, would bring for
ward bill for the increase of the Amy.
Mr. Calhoun here deplored The fate Of Mexico in
quite pathetic strain.
The death of the late Mr. Dromgoole was an
nounced in message from the House, and an Gu
logy delivered on his character, and the usual res
olulions passed.
The Senate adjourned,
House. The House were engaged all day in
reading resolutions relating TO the war, improve
ment in rivers and hNrbols, exploration OF the Dead
Sea, Santa Annals return TO Mexico, the substllu
ton of dimes and half dimes for eightis and SIX
| tecnths, &c, &c.
TueSddy Dec Il.
SENATE Bills we're introducing directing the
Secretary of the Navy 10 purchase the patent right
to the Nautical VentIator, and to divide Arkansas
into two Judicial Districts.
! On motion of Mr. Dayton, a resolution was nd
opted directing the Judiciary Committee to inquire
what farther Legislation is necessary to carry INTO
effect the Treaty with France, in relation TO the
mutual surrender of fugitves from justice.
No other business of general public interest was
transacted.
Adjourned.
IIoUsE,-Thc States were again called in or
der, the numerous memorials, petitions, resoIu-
tons and notices of intention to introduce bills
were offered.
! Mr. Giddings presented memorial from nine
teen citizens OF his district in favor of the repeal
OF all laws recognizing slavery in the District OF
Columbia. A motion TO lay the regular order o!
bushes on the table 10 refer this memorial was re-
jecled, 81 TO 81, the Speaker giving his casting
vote in the negative.
1t lies over, Mr. Cobb Of Ga. initiating an nen-
ton TO debate the question preference.
Mr. Bolts offered resolution calling on the
President for information relating 10 the war with
Mexico.
Notice was given of a bill TO make Brooklyn
port of entry.
Nj Adams introduce resolution calling on the
Secretary Of State for information relative to
clans on Mexico under the convention of 1887 a.
dopted.
MIR Vinton, from the Committee of Ways and
Means, reported bill making appropriations to
supply in part a deficiency in the appropriation for
subsistence for the volunteers, for The year ending
June, lS4S, Referred to the Committee Of the
Whole, and with letters of the Secretary of War,
and CommisSary General, ordered to be printed
Mr. Vnton gave notice that he would move to-
morrow to 20 INTO Committee and take up this
bill.
The resolutions which Mr. Richardson offered
yesterday, again came up, declaring the war with
just and necessary, and in favor Of indemnity for
the expenses of war. The previous question hav-
ing been moved, resolutions ofan opposite charac-
ter to Mr. Richardson's were offered as substitutes
10 Messrs Stephens, Bolts, Richards, Thompson
and 1oombs.
The following substitute was offered by Mr. Ste
| PhchS, VIZ ploposIHS W WlhuitN 'ho 'ooPa VI
the United States, and to negotiate for indemnity
on the part of Mexico, Gin other words, in sub
stance, embracing Mr. Clay's views
Mr. Thompson of Ind, proposed negotiating for
Upper California and Monterey, with the Bay of
San Francisco, and making out boundary suIta-
BILE TO the views Of the United States.
Mr. Toombs Of Ga, spoke against all territorial
acquisitions or conquest Of any portion of Mexico,
and said the movements Of the American Amy,
directed by the President, produced the war
The motion Of the previous question not beng
sustained, (Aycs 80, Noes 1922 the resolutions lie
| over.
Mr. Wentworth offered resolutions declaring that
the General Government has power 10 construct
such HORRORS and improve snoh rivers as may be
necessary and proper for the protection of our Ma
Wy and Commerce, and for the defence Of the
country. lie moved the previous question, which
was sustained and the resolution was adopted ayes
| 1873, noes 81.
A bill was introduced by Mr. Robert Smith for
the completion of the Cumberland road through
Ohio, Indiana and Missouri.
| Adjourned.