The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-02-18
Congressional.
YashinnLon, Feb. G, 1917.

NEW j OTK, Will regard W JIG cAiSIllS wal
with Mexico, and in opposition to the estab-
lishment Of slavery in newly acquired terri
tories.
Mr. Bagby offered resolution declaring
that the said resolutions transmitted from the
Legislature of New York were in contraven-
ton of the principles Of the Constitution OF
the United States and opposed to those States
wherein slavery already exists.
The three million bill to assist in the nego-
tiation Of peace with Mexico was taken up.
Beverly johnson made a speech in favor OF
the vigorous prosecution of the war. Adj.
In the House, Mr. Thomas w, Newton of
Ark, made his appearance and took his seat
On the bill Tor the relief of Lieut.. Thomas
Wishart, Mr. Wentworth of ILL.,, proceeded to
make speech in reply to the attack in the
Union Of yesterday, which accused him of
having deserted the Democratic, ranks and
uniting with the opposition party and oppos-
ing the measures ofthe Administration for the
prosecution of the War" Mr. w. was finally
declared to be out of order, and his remarks
were suspended
Resolutions were presented from the State
legislatures of N. Y. and Pennsylvania, against
the extension Of Slavery in newly acquired
territories. Referred to the Committee OF the
| Whole.
A bill making appropriations for Revolt
tionary Pensions was reported
! A bill was reported and read twice, to IN
crease the number of troops composing the
marine power of the navy.
Likewise bill granting the privilege to
! Indiana and Illinois, Of improving the naviga-
ton Of Wabash river. Adjourned.
IVashinQa0n FEB. s, 1847.
The House bill to pay interest on public
debt was passed, Tina West Point Academy
appropriation bill was amended and passed.
The Three Million bill was taken up at one
o'clock. Mr. Morehead spoke against the
bill as setting a most dangerous precedent
When Mr. Morehead concluded, Mr. Calhoun
obtained the floor for tomorrow. The bill
was passed over informally.
The Committee Of Conference reported an
agreement which they had come 10 with the
House Committee in relation to the Army
bill. The principle feature is, that the Pres
lie II can appoint company officers during the
recess Of Congress, but must appoint the
Field Officers while Congress is in session.
After debate the question was taken on
agreeing to the report Of the Committee, so
far rs relates to appointments, and decided in
the negative, Yeas II, Nays %. The rest OF
the report was agreed to. Adjourned.
In the House. a resolution WIS offered by
Mr. Douglass for expclIing the reporters Of
the Union newspaper, for false, scandalous
and disrc5poctful report Of the proceedings OF
the House OH Saturday, during the attempt
of Mr. Wentworth of Ill. to address the House
in reply to an attack upon him in the Union
Of Friday night. A warm debate cnsucd for
an hour and Il half, which was principally
confined to AIessrs Douglass and Kennedy
The resolution was modified 50 as to appoint
Committee Olive to inquire who the report
er of the Union was and what member Great
ed the disorder, when the resolution, as mod
flied, was adopted, 1928 to CT.
The COMMITTEES of Conference on the ten
regiment bill reported that the Senate re-
ceIcs from the amendment to the first section
and that the section stands as passed by the
House, with Il slight exception, and some far
Their mutual concession. The report was
adopted.
The Three million bill of the House was
taken up liz Committee Of the whole. G. j.
Inrarsol addressed the Committee in explain
alton Of the object Of the bill. Mr. Wilmot
offered his amendment and made Il speech i'll
opposition to the eXtention of slavery to new
territory. Mr. Strong of N. Y, followed Mr.
Chapman concluded the debate for to-day,
when the Committee rose and reported prog
re5S. Adjourned.
Washington, Feb. 8, 1917.
In the Senate, the bill to repeal Pilot Laws
discussed, Mr. Dix supported the bill.
The Revolutionary Pension bill was pass
ed
FIR Calhoun spoke, explaining his views Of
the war he would abandon offensive opera
tons, establish Il line along the Rio Grande
to FL Passo, due west striking the Gulfot Cal
tornia, near its head and hold this line, act
ing altogether on the defensive establish
custom houses at ports now III our possession,
levying moderate duties to meet all expenses
Of holding this line ;say about $50, 250, 600 an
nually. One fort at the mouth Of the Rio
Grandc, another at Camargo, and third at
FL Passo, only required aud five regiments
could maintain the line. lie would hold the
line temporarily subject to a treaty of peace.
This policy would incline Mexico to peace
she would see we were undertaking only what
we had strength to perform, and not attempt
ing to destroy her national existence. Our
policy should be to preserve herindependence.
There is mysterious connection between her
fate and ours. lie gave objections and stated
difficulties in the prosecution ola war towards
the capital of Mexico. He would vote against
the amen lmcnt of Mr. Cass and would reserve
himself for Mr. Berricn's amendments until it
was further developed Adjourned,
In the House, message that the President
had approved of the bill to pay the Interest on
the public debt.
Mr. Douglass offered resolution cxpclirg
DR.. James A. Houston, the reporter Of the
Union, he having last evening published a
carI,assuming the responsibility Of the report
in the Union of Saturday, The resolution
wss rejected Il to IL.
Bills reported a Uniting Wisconsin into the
Union to organize Indian Department, grant
ing Bounty Land to Survivors of the old 4th
Regiment of U, $. Infantry during the last
war with Great britain, for asccrtaiuing c laim5
Of Alnorican citizans for Ernnch sno!iatinns.