The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-01-09
CON G R E S SIGNAL.


SENATE. MONDAY, Dec 29th. Mr.
Johnson, OLA, presented petition from SUI
gar planters, complaining Of the tariff of 10
46, which reduces the duty on foreign sugar
and molasses, and asking the restoration OF
the former rate of duties existing under the
tariff of1S42. A debate ensued, after which
it was referred to the Finance Committee.
The Vice President signed the bill for the
admission of Iowa into the Union.
The bill providing for The purchase oil the
papers ofAeXander HamiltoI then came up
for consideration. 1t finally passed by 'o'e
Of 2G TO IL.
HOUSE. Mr. Sawyer obtained the flu2r
and the debate was continued by NJ Barker
of Illinois, who Inns just returned from Mex
icO lie explained the difficulties under
which the volunteers attached TO the army are
now laboring. He adverted TO the increase
of the army and the vigorous prosecution OF
the war, and offered joint resolution author
izing the Secretary ofWar to deliver clothing
to the officers the army for the use of the
volunteers. The Committee then rose, and
the Joint resolution was reported to the House.
MIR HARRISON offered joint resolution, pro-
viding for the refuud'ng TO the several States
the expenditure necessary for the subsistence
ofthe volunteers previous TO their being mus
tered into the service Of the United Smtes.--
1t was read twice and referred to the Military
Committee.
The Committee on Engrossed Bills re-
ported the bill for the admission of Iowa into
the Union, and it was signed by the Speaker
The debate on the Presidents Message was
ordered, by u vote of92 to II, TO be closed to
day AT 3 O'clock.
SENATE. TUESDAY, Dec. 80. On Mr.
Mangnm's motion, the Senate adjourned be-
/ off tho mn
lneut of the decease Of Hon. MIR Barrow, U.
s. Senator from Louisiana.
! HOUSE. Mr. HARRISON. from the Military
Committee, reported a Bill to raise ten addi-
/ tional regiments for the regular army, TO serve
Eve years, or during the war; also two JOINT
re, solutions for refunding TO the several States
he expenses incurred in mastering troops,and
for The subsistence ofvoluntcers until muster
ed into the service. Also bill to increase
the efficiency ofthe regiments ofthe regular
army. and 10 provide for disabled soldiers
Sundry privaie bills were submitted, and n
bill authorizing ire erection of lighthouses.
| Mr. Hamlin offcie d joint resolution closing
the Refectories in the basement otthe Capitol
unless the propretors suspend entirely the
sale of intoxicating drinks Adopted.
| A bill was reported, providing Tor me SET
! Element of the claius of Now Hampshire. a
| lleIllOIlui WIS DItStiNtu llpll'
members of the yearly meeting otFrlends OF
New England, in opposition to ti!e war. Al
ter dehote, motion to print was Iaia on
the table, by vote of77 to IS.
SENATE. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3U, Mr
johnson of La, announced, in appropriate
terms the death of his lamented colleague:
Hon. Alexander Barrow, paying just tribute
to his high character and many virtues, and
concluded with moving the usual resolutions.
Mr. Benton seconded the resolutions, and
in a feeling aud impressive manner bore tes-
liinony to the noble heart and manly virtues
of the deceased
The Resolutions were adopted in silence,
and then the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE. Mr. HARRISON from the Military
Committee, reported back the resolution Of
Mr. Baker relative TO clothing, so amended
as to provide that the clothing be delivered
to Quartermaster. Passed.
A message was received from the Senate
refining TO the death Of Senator Barrow.
Mr. Morse of La, made mn eloquent and
impressive address. No man, he said, ever
combined in more amiablc form those no.
BILE qualities which make men love them than
Alexander Barrow. He was with him when
he died, when for the last time he pressed his
cold hand. His words were-"l shall never
see Louisiana more" His last moments
were passed in tender and heart rendlng al
lusions to his wife and family. No man had
ever more reasonable expectations oia long
and brilliant career
The customary resolutions were adopted,
after which the House adjourned till to-mor-
row.
THURSDAY, Dec. 81. Both Houses of Con-
cress assembled at noon, to pay their last tri-
butte of respect to the memory of Senator
Barrow. The coffin was placed in the area
in front of the Secretary's desk, in the Senate
Chamber. The President of the United
States, the members of the Cabinet heads Of
! Bureau. &c, assembled with the Senate.
In the House of Representatives, after
PRAYER from Rev. Mr. Sproule, the reading OF
the Journal was dispensed with.
Mr. Holmes moved TO reconsider the vote
by which the House agreed to adjourn to
Saturday, in order to adjourn to Monday, but
the motion was lost.
The House then adjourned and the MEM
hers. preceded by the Speaker and the Ser
geat-at- Arms, passed into the Senate Cham
Tier. where both Houses united in funeral ser
vices. The two Chaplains ofiiciated. Prayer
was offered by the Rev. Mr. Sproule. The
sermon and benediction were by Rev. Mr.
Slicer. At one o'clock the funeral process
sion moved from theCapitol and proceeded TO
the Congressional burying ground, where the
body was inferred for the present.
SATURDAY, Jan. 2. The House having
been appealed to to support the war, by sup
plying the Government with the means to
carry il on, and the Secretary ofthe Treasury
having for this purpose recommended tax
on tea and coffee, in order to enable the gov
eminent 10 obtain loan, the question was
brought up, today, for early adjustment. The
House thought il best to give an early an
swer to the proposition of the Secretary OF
the Treasury. and today they did answerit,
NJ yVu,,,,or,I, ofIliinois offered n resolt-