Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-25
Congressional.
TUESDAY, Feb. l6.

II In the SEYATE.-R solutions Of the Lngs.
latures of Ohio and Pennsylvania agains,
permitting Slavery in any territory acquired
by or annexed to the Union, were presented
| by Messrs. Cameron aud Corwin.
Mr.. Benton from the Military Committee,
Il reported a bill TO organize the ten regiments
into trigades and divisions -
Il Each brigade 10 consist OF not less than
two regiments; each division not less than
two brigades; general officers to be discharq
ed Immediately after the termination Of the
war volunteers now in Mexico may be en-.
listed if they choose and be made regulars
the President is authorised to ill vacanc les
in volunteer officers by promotions, or cause
elections to be held for that purpose suffers
are. deprived Of any liens upon the soldiers
pay, or oftheir right 10 receive any soldiers
pay from the paymasier.
I The Naval Appropriation bill was taken
"p and the appropriation OF dry docks at KIT.
terry, Philadelphia and Pensacola were pass
ed IN the shape they came from the House,
and The bill wns then laid aside, in favor OF
the Three Million bill. Mr.. Badger address.
ed the Senate at length, and was followed
by Mr.. Chalmers, who has the floor for
Wednesday. After an executive session the
Senate adjourned.
In the HOUSE,. the bill admitting Wisconsin
into the Union was passed.
The bill making appropriations for the
Military Academy was reported back from
Committee. with a recommendation that the
mendment of the Senate be disagreed TO.
Resolutions from the Ohio Legislature. for
the increase of the pay Of Volunteers, aud
complimentary to Generals Scott and Taylor,
were presented and referred.
The joint resolution Of thanks to Gen. Tay
or was reported back from the Military Com.
mittee. with a recommendation that The Sc.
mite amendment be agreed TO. On notion
the resolution was amended, (l3l to 81 di.
rscling also the presentation Of gold medals
To Generals Butler, Henderson, Twiggs
Worth, Quitman, and the nearest relative o
Gen ilamcr, and expressing regret at the
death Of the latter.
H Numerous reports were received from
Committees, but not Of general interest. AZ
ter n brief discussion upon the bill to rcgu
late the mileage OF members, the House ad
journed.
II WEDNESDAY, Feb. IL.
H In the SENATE.-The Naval Appropriation
bill was further considered in Committee o
the Whole sundry amendments were adopt
ed and the bill was then postponed TO The
next day.
The Three Million bill was then taken up
and Mr. Colquit spoke at length in vindca
lion Of the President from the charge of at
tempting TO s,lhe debate or dictate to Con.
gress through The columns Of The Union news
paper
| The amendments Of the House 10 the
Revolutionary Pension bill were concurret
| in.
II In the HoUsE.--Bllls passed to regulate
the mileage Of members of Congress, 10 es
tabIish a Court at Key West, and an addition
al Land office in Wisconsin.
II Bills were reported, twice read and refer
red. providing for an additional number o
General officers to incsease the revenue
from imports to reduce the price of public
lands and for the benefit OF disabled sea
men.
The Senate bill authorizing the construc
ton of four additional steamships was twic,
read and referred.
II THURSDAY, Feb. IS.
II In the SENArE-Thc Committee on Com
nerce reported the House bill regulating th,
carrying of passengers in emigrant ships
with amendments.
The Navy appropriation bill was taken uI
and several amendments adopted - among
them one appointing pyrotechnisl with thu
rank aud pay of Lieutenant commanding.
The three million bill wss then taken up.
Mr. Butler made a highly interesting speech
principally in reference to the slavery ques
ton. Mr.. Houston obtained the floor tor to
morrow. Mr.. Simmons commenced speaking z
but gave way 10 motion to postpone Tho
bill until tomorrow. The private Calender
was then taken up and several bills were
passed.
The IIousE proceeded to the consideration
Of the territorial bill to aid in the construction
Of certain roads in Wisconsin, which wa'
taken up In committee OF the whole, numer
Gus amendments for the improvement OF riv
ers and hsrbors were postponed and rejected
So to l02. The bill to continue certain pub
lic WORKS in Wisconsin was next considered
and amendments passed embracing man,
provisions. The rIver and harbUr bill of lss
session was proposed, when Mr.. McClellenc
moved to strike out oil after the enaciinl
lelausc, and insert substantially the river sns