Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04
Congressional.

~ bhbAi Jun 50
House bill to establish additional post
routes in Texas was passed, lis to so. A bill
for the relief of sick and disable seamen was
presented, read twice, and referred
Mr.. Brown, of Va, offered d series of reso-
Iutons, declaring it expedient to prosecute the
existing war with Vigor, for which object it was
necessary to Immediately vote both men and
money The resolutions further set forth that
1t was highly impolitic, and calculated to en-
barrass the action of Congress, to connect the
war measures with subjects of internal policy
MONDAY Jan IS.
Senae-Mr. Archer presented the credentials Of
Mr. Mason, the new Senator from Virginia, who was
qualified and took his seat
Sundry communications were received from depart
ments. Among them the annual report of the commits
soneT OF patents and list of contracts made by the
navy department
Mr.. Benton, on leave, made speech in vindcation
OF the President for having proposed the creation of
the office of Lieut. General of the army. The plan
was his, not the Presidents In September the Presi-
dent had offered him the mission to France which he
positively declined. In November he sent for him
and asked his opinion of the future conduct OF the war
He (Mr Benton gave his plan, and afterwards put
IN writing, but would not disclose it. He would say
however, that it required one head for the whole aruy
and that the war should be prosecuted vigorously
living on the enemy and levyng contributions. Gen.
jackson had offered him the command of the army in
1916, in case Of with Mexico. In 1872 he ben
hn,) was the military superior If every General now
IN the service He mentioned these things only to
vndicate the President.
| The treasury note bill was then taken IN De-
bate ersued, maintained by several members
HOUSe.--AIr. Mckay presented memorial from
the common council of the city of New York, relating
to the Importation of foreign paupers and criminals,
Referred to the Judiciary committee, and ordered toll
be printed.
Mr. Rahburn rose to a question of privilege. The
secretary OF the treasury had been required by reso
luton Of the House, several weeks SINCE to furnish
certain information in regard to secret agents EMPLOY
ed by the Department The information he now I'M
derstood was to be withheld until near the close of the
session.
Mr. Baily defended the Secretary, and said he should
move to reclnd the resolution
Mr. Garrett Davis then offered resolution for Sc.
lect committee TO inquire into the NATTER with power
to send for persons and Papers. long and spirited
debate ensued, participated in by Messrs Davis Col.
lamer, Carol, Ralhburn, Henely, Dromgoole, and
Scdenck' The resolution was finally laid en- the table,
MI Schenck offered long series of resolutions in IA
vor OF peace-wlthdrawing troops from the coast
of the Rio Grand dischargng the volunteers: and in
favor OF the prosecution Of the by bockadng the
Mexican ports-evying duties on articles imported
thereinto and against war of conquest The House
refused to receive them.
The House went into Committee of Whole on the
amendatoy bill to increase the pay Of volunteers and
regulars IN the army and to grant bounty lands to hem
in certain cases, The amendments having been &C.
bated, the committee rose and reported progress A
resolution was adopted to close the debate on the bill
tomorrow.
/ Mr.. HARRISON, from the Military Committee, report
| I'D ltoi tbo ,,,.z e T..
panies. Read twice and referred to the Committee off
the Whole.
Resolutions of the Kentucky Legislature were pre-
scented by Mr. Toonbs, to increase the pay of the VOL
unteers. Adjourned.
TUESDAY, Jan. &c.
Senate A communication was received from the
the Navy Department. stating the causes which induced
a return of the United States frigate Cumberland and
steamer Mississippi The bill to create a Surveyor
General of Oregon and grant donation rights to set
tiers coming up on its final passage, was opposed BY
Mr. Wescott, and postponed until tomorrow. The
loan bill was then taken up Mr.. Wescott opposed
the details of the BILL and moved that no notes should
be disposed of in any way less than par and interest,"
Agreed to. Mr., Huntington moved an amendment to
limit the authority to issue treasury notes to eighteen
months after the passage Of the bill. This was oppos-
ed by Messrs. Speght, Cameron, Bagby, and others
The amendment was rejected, yeas %, nays 90. Mr..
lJNdllS lONCu W lllG Ulll so as 10 limit lle
authority of reissue only to such notes as may be
received IN payment of public dues prior to maturity
After debate by Gen. Cass Clayton, Bagby, Mangum
Speight, Evans and Wescott, the amendment was re-
ected "A to -.
Mr. Simmons then offered an amendment to extend
security OF public lands to treasury notes as well as
stock issued under the act but utter debate he would
withdraw the amendment for that offered by Mr.
Wescott, to afford opportunity TO move to strike out
the whole section pedgng public lands for paying pub
lie debt After the re lection of this. and one or two
other amendments proposed and adopted, with add-
rona section requiring the Secretary of the Treasury
to report Congress at the commencement of the next
session all done by him under this act, the bill was
ordered to be engrossed for third reading and the
Senate adjOurned.
t House Mr. Ellet, the new member from Mississippi
in place of Mr., Jefferson DAVIS was qualified and
took his seat. On motion of Mr. Boyd, the House
went into Co amittee of the whole on the bill to in
the pay of and grant bounty lands to regulars
J., and volunteers the army. Messrs. Mcdowell OF
Ohio Iiarmanson, Wick, Robert Smith, Graham, Nc
Celand, Pollock, Morris, Boyd and sundry others, adj
dressed the committee. Amendments were proposed
The committee then proceeded to vote on the amend
e mens some Of which were adopted, changing maeri
ally the features of the bill. The amendments were
reported to the House, and without any vote thereon
it adjourned.
WEDNESDAY,, Jan. 81.
$ s.. mute. The Treasury Note bill was read thirt
} time, and passed-yeas AZ, nays 2.
Mr. Clley's resolution, to withdraw the troops from
} Mexico was taken up. and after some remarks Mr.
Cillry made an explanation, and the resolution was
r laid the table-Jeas "A, nays 0. Mr. Calhoun wai
It not present.
The bill to increase the pay and grant bounty lane
to the regulars and volunteers of the army was FINALLY
r passed amended, III to l6
., Mr., Schenck moved suspension Of the rules to in
roduce his resolution relative to the withdrawal Of on
troops from Mexico to the east bank of the Rio Gande
Y which was negatived by a vote of % 10 $50.
is The two Senate amendments to the Treasury Not
l. bill were agreed to.
J. THURSDAY, Jan. %.
In Senate, Mr.. Fairfield from the Naval Committee
If reported bill for building four war steamers.
le The Army bill was then taken up, the question be
lie ing the adoption of Mr. Achisons amendment
Mcssrs. Benton ami Dayton made few remarks, AM
he MIR. Jarnagln concluded his speech Of yesterday.
I'd MIR. Butler followed Mr. Jarnagn and was succeed
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