Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-25
TwENTY-NlNTH CONGRESS-.
Monday. Feb. I5.

Monday Feb Is.
SENATE.-Mr Webster offered two resolutions;
FIRST that the war with Mexico ought not to be
prosecuted Tor the acquisition Of ierrilnsy 10 fo-m
new States 10 be added to the Union; and second.
that our government ough, 10 signify to Mexico
that the United States does not desire 10 dismem.
Der that Republic and is ready to treat FOR peace
for liberal adjustment Of boundary, and cor jus,
indemnify for claims due by either governpieai 10
the clizens OF the other.
o. = rae.
when he will speak on them. The bill 10 provide
for the construction OF four frisaieS pas
sed The bill 10 extend naval pensions for five
years was passed. The three million bill then
taken up. Mr Bagby defended the administration
and alleged that the annexation OF Texas was the
immediate cause Of the war Mr. Badger has the
floor for tomorrow. After an executive session
the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE-,rhe Three Million Bill was then Ia
ken up, and Mr. Pendleion addressed the commit
lee briefly. At II o'clock the committee proceed
ed 10 vote on sundry amendments which had been
proposed, and which were rejected. Mr. Hamlln
proposed an, amendment TO the Wilmot Proyiso,
which was adopted, ITO TO 50. Mr. Dromgooe Of
fered a substitute for the whole bill, and this Mr
Ashuun moved TO amend b, adding the Wilmot
Proyiso The motion prevailed, los 10 a. The
substitute as amended was then rejected The
committee and reported the original bill TO the
fOuee WIN one diNeNuUent VI tHt NuUot ttoNlcO
The previous question was demanded. and the a.
mendment agreed to, lis 10 los. Mr. Dromgoole
moved to lay the bill and amendments on the liable
--negaiyed, 0S TO 100. The bill as amended was
then read third time and passed, 10 to los Mr.
Prockenbrough rose 10 question Of privilege, and
read charge made by MI Wesicott in the Senate
on Saturday, Of corruption against the admnislra-
tim, the Senate, the House. &C., and offered a Sc
ries Of resolutions for the appointment Of com.
It aeh IN Al.
gate the matter and report aud il advisable, the re-
port and the result should be submitted to the Sen.
ate for its action. The Chair decided that resolu-
tons such as these could not be entertained by the
House. Mr. Brockeubrough appalled,, and made .
speech in explanation Of his motive, declaring that
the charges were Of character which demanded
the consideration OF the House. The decision Of
the Chair was sustained. The committee appoint.
ed to investigate charges against the Reporter Of
the Union, asked TO be discharged from further con-
sderaiion of the subject, and were discharged nc.
cordingly, and the House adjourned.
Tuesday, Feb. l6.
SENATE.--Resolutions of the Legislatures oil
Ohio and Pennsylvania against permitting slavery
in any territory acquired by or annexed 10 the
Union, were presented by Messrs Cameron and
Corwin.
Mr. Benton, from the Military Committee, re
ported bill 10 organize the ten regiments into
brigades, and divisions; each brigade to consist O
not less than Two regiments; each division moi
less than two brigades general officers to be dis.
charged Immediately after the termination Of the
war volunteers now in Mexico may DO enlisted
if they choose, and made regulars; the President i
authorized 10 6 vacancies in volunteer officers, BY
promotions OF eauee elections TO be held for iha
purpose suffers are deprived II any lien upon The
soldiers pay, OF Of their right 10 receive any sol
dier's pay from the paymaster. q
The appropriation for dry docks At Khiery PHI
adephia, aud Pensacola. was passed in The Senate
in the shape they came from the House.
The bill was then laid by aud the three million
bill taken up. Mr. Badger addressed the Senate a
length Mr. Chalmers has the hoor for tomorrow
Aiier an executive session. the Senate adjourn
| ed.
HOUSE.-The bill for the admission Of Wis
consn into the Union passed.
Bills were reported making appropriation 70
naval pensions and to create The Office Of Surveyor
General Of Oregon, which were read twice an
referred.
Resolutions from the Legislature Of Ohio wer
presented for the increase Of the pay Of volunteers
! and complimentary to Generals Scott and Taylor