The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-12-23

ton Cabell, Fa; James G Hampton, N j; VIM Saw
yer, Ohio; Elias B Holmes, N.Y. Vim Richard
son, Ill.
Joint Cnamittce on Li6rary-John Quincy Adams,
Mass; VIM w Preston, Va Henry Murphy, NY.
Joint Committee on Enrolled BNS.-James G Hnmp-
ton, n J +; John L Robinson, la.
Hon. John A. Rockwell of Con. then announced
the decease of the late Senator Huntington of that
State and delivered an appropriate eulogy; and af-
ter the adoption Of the customary resolutions the
House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. Is.
in the Senate, petition was presented from New
Orleans for remission Of duties on railroad iron.
A joint resolution to erect monument of Wash
ington in the Public Grounds, was referred.
Mr.. Calhoun offered resolution that to conouer
Mexico, and hold it either Province, or incorpo-
rate it into the Union, is inconsistent with the
ayowed objects of the war and its prosecution and
departure from the settled policy in Government in
conflict with its character and genius aud in the end
will subvert free popular institutions that the line
OF policy should be adopted for the future prosecu-
ton OF the war, which may lead to consequences
disastrous.
The resolution was ordered to be printed.
In the House, there was debate OH Mr.. Vintons
resolution to divide the Committee on Commerce.
A message was received from the President. Civ
ny ms lChSOllS lOr NlLUlOll llc
preparations for public works in Wisconsin, passed
ut the Inst session.
Mr.. Holmes, of S. c., asked leave to introduce
resolutions declaring substantially the inexpedencv
of distinguishing the nationality Of Mexico, and de
claring it eXpedient to seCede all territory beyond
the Rio Grande on condition of free ingress and
egrcss for our citizens into New Mexico and Cali
fornia.
Our vessels to be allowed to enter the ports of
Mexico, with reciprocal privileges of trade Also
the privilege of constructing railroads to San Diego
and towards New Mexico and California. Leave
(Which requires an unanimous voe) was not grant
ed
THURSDAY, Dec. l6, P. NJ.
In the Senate, Mr.. Bemen Of Ga, appeared and
was qualified.
Mr., Dallas presented the proceedings of the Phil
adelphia War meeting.
Mr.. FOote of Miss. delivered mn Eulogy on the
late Hon. Jesse Speght, of Mississippi and after
adopting the customary resolutions, the Senate ad-
journed.
The House was still debating the Presidents
Message when Mir. Speght's death was announced
whereupon the usual resolutions were adopted and
tho House adjourned.
FRIDAY, Dec. II.
The Senate was not in session.
The House resumed the consideration of the veto
iii0oo"5o VI VIC ITeSluent, when on mOt1On OF Mr.
- D. lngerson, 1t was postponed until tomorrow
On motion OF the same, the committee to revise the
rules was authorized to have them printed.
Mr.. J, r. Ingersoll from the judiciary committee
introduced by unanimous consent q bill to amend
the act regulating the exercise Of the appellate iu-
rsdiction Of the Supreme Court in certain cases.
1t was read twice and made the order Of the day for
tomorrow.
MIR. Petit made personal explanation in refer
ence to an incorrect report in the Union Of his re-
marks yesterday.
Mr., Bolts again presented his resolutions replacing
the Southern mail Oh the fredericksburg and Rich
mond Railroad.
Mr.. Mead, of Virginia, announced the death of
his predecessor, Mr. DromgooIe in feeling address
He Offered the usual resolutions which were adopt-
ed and the House adjourned.
SATURDAY, Dec. IS.
The Senate not in session today.
In the House Of Representatives, Mr.. Hunt of n.
\. introduced resolutions from the Legislature of
Michigan in favor Of tho Oregon Railroad project.
Referred to the Committee on Post Routes
Tho remainder of tho session was occupied in
debating rules.
| The one hour rule was adopted.
The rule providing for Standing Committee on
| the Smithsonian Institute was debated at conside-
rable length. Messrs. billiard, of Alabama, and
johnston, denounced the manner in which the le-
gslatlOn WAS conducted relative to this Institution
The rules OF the last House, with notifications were
adopted Adj.