Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-25
Congressional.

The resolution to exclude the editor and re-
porters of the Union from their seats in this as
semblage was taken up.
Mr.. Wescott addressed the Senate at great
length; and gave, as his impression, that the ar
ucIes IN the Union were the result of precon-
certed attack by the administration npon Mr.
Calhoun. The attack of Mr. Turney Yesterday
confirmed this impression, and it was Mr. Wes-
COTS belief that the Democracy of this admin
istration consisted of nothing more than "oaves
and hshes," from the Lieut. General down to
mere second Lieutenant, If the people of the
United States were only aware Of the corruption
which exists here at the seat of Government, they
would tumble the President and departments, the
Congress and the Wings and Democrats, heels
over head together into the Potomac, and they
would do right.
Mr.. Mason opposed the resolution, as abrdg-
ing the liberties OF the press, and as violation
Of the constitution.
1t was finally decided by vote of p to 81 i,
that Mr.. Richie be expelled
His reporters were spared by the withdrawal
OF the resolution relating to them.
In the House, some unmportant business hav-
ing been transacted, the Committee of the Whole
resumed the consideration Of the three million
bill
Speeches were made by Messrs. Seaborn
Jones, Washington Hunt, Hudson, Broken
brough, Gddings and Thompson
The committee rose during the remarks of
Mr.. Hunt
The yenrable John Quincy Adams appeared,
and was introduced to his seat by Mr. Johnson
who has occupied it since the commencement of
the session Mr.. johnson congratulated Mr.
Adams on his ability to resume his place in the
House and expressed qualification at comply
ing with the declaration made at the time the
seat was selected, that he would surrender it
Immediately on the appearance Of the venerable
member from Massachusetts.
Mr.. Adams replied to the courtesy of Mr.,
johnson, and expressed high sense of pleasure
at the manifestations of respect and esteem be-
slowed upon him by members of all parties, who
were crowding around to welcome his return.
A message was received from the President
asking provision to be made for the appointment
of field officers under the ten regiment BILL
Mr.. Polk recommended tax on tea and coffee
and reduction in the price Of the public lands i,
in order that liberal provision might be made for
the vigorous prosecution of the now existing war
with Mexico. He likewise recommends the accep-
lance Of the continued services of the volunteers
already in the army in Mexico, whose term of
service may expire prior to the cessation Of
hostltleS. He refers to the protracted refusal
of the Mexican Government to accept offers of
an honorable peace, andto the measures geuer-
ally which have been adopted, and remarks that
it is necessary that our arms in that quarter should
be reinforced to the fullest extent.
The message was long, and on various sub
jocts, all tending to forward the prosecution Of
the war. On motion of Mr. G. j. Ingersoll, the
message was referred to the Committee of Ways
and Means.
MONDAY, February 5.
Senate. Mr. Webster offered two resolutions
First, that the war with Mexico ought not to be
prosecuted for the acquisition Of territory to form
new states to the Union; and second, that our
government ought to signify to Mexico, that the
United States do not desire to dismember that
republic, and is ready to treat for peace, for a
liberal adjustment of boundary, and for Just
indemnity for claims due by either government
to the citizens Of the other. On Mr.. Webster's
own motion, the resolutions were laid ON the
table, to be called up hereafter, when he will
speak on them
The Three Million bill was then takeu up.
Mr.. Bagby defended the administration, and al
legged that the annexation of Texas was the i'm
mediate cause Of the war. Mr. Badger has the
floor for Tomorrow After an Executive session
during which the treaty with the Camanche and
other tribes of Indians in Texas and the South
Western Territories, was ratified the Senate
adjourned.
House. The lhree-milIion bill was taken up
and Mr.. Pendeton addressed the committee
briefly. At II o'clock the committee proceeded
to vote on sundry amendments which Lad beer
proposed, and which were rejected
Mr. Hamlin proposed an amendment to the
Wilmot proviso, which was adopted, | 10 to 80
Mr. Dromgoole offered substitute tor the
whole bill, and this Mr. Ashmun moved to amend
by adding the Wimot provso. The motor
prevailed, l04 to H. The substitute as amended
was then rejected
The committee rose aud reported the oTgna
bill to the House. with one amendment to tht
Wilmot proviso, The previous question wa
demanded, and the amendment agreed to- liz
to los.
Mr.. Dromgoole moved to lay the bill and a
amendments on the table. Negatived SO to 1879
The bill as amended was then read third
time and passed, lis to l05.
MIR, Brockenbrough rose to question 0
privilege, and read charge made by Mr., West
colt in the Senate on Saturday, Of corruption
against the administration, the Senate, the Hous
&c, and offered a series of resolutions for tn
appointment of committee of one membe
from each State, to investigate the matter an
report, and if advisable, the report and resu
should be submitted TO the Senate for its actor