The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-11-23
SENATE.
9 O'clock, P. Nj.

O'CLOCK, L. NJ.
House Resolutions. -Instructing our
delegation in Congress TO use their influ-
ence to procure the alteration Of the pres
ent newspaper law concurred in.
The resolutions Of the House relative
to the death of Col. Truman B. Ransom
were taken up, and after being discussed
by Senators Cushman, Foster, Cram, Kid
der, Beeman, and Stewart, were concur
red in, and the Senate committee were
discharged from further consideration OF
the subject.
Mr.. Cushman from the select commit
tee. to whom was referred so much of the
Governors message as refers TO the war
with Mexico. submitted lengthy report
which concluded with the following reso-
lutions:
Resolved, That in the opinion Of this
Senate, the existing war with Mexico was
unconstitutional in its inception, and that
its prosecution with the design Of dis
Numbering that Republic, or of compel
ling her to barter away portion of her
territory, is equally inglorious and unj Just.
Resolved, That it is the duty of Con-
gress to make all necessary provisions to
bring the present war to speedy and hon
orable termination. and if necessary to
that end, to limit and qualify an appropri-
alton made therefor.
Mr.. Kidder from the minority, present
ed long report with the following resolu-
tons:
Resolved, That we fully and heartily
approve the course of our national admin
istration in regard to the existing war
with Mexico; that it was just. and upon
the principles of national honor, unavoid-
able in its inception: that its manage
ment has been wise, prudent, and judi
cious, and that its results, in our opinion,
are destined to shed additional glory and
honor upon the American name.
Resolved, That our army in Mexico,
from the commander-in-chief to the pri-
vate soldier, for their brave and gallant,
and devoted patriotism, are entitled to the
sincere and lasting gratitude Of every true
American.
Resolved, That we recommend no more
offers Of peace on our part, but that our
forces be increased, the war prosecuted
with vigor, until Mexico shall sue for peace
give full indemnity for the past and Sc
curity for the future.
Resolved, that when our country is en-
gagged in war, it is the duty of every good
citizen to exert his whole influence for
the maintenance of his country's rights
and his country's honor that this glori-
GUS and beautiful land is our common
country, in peace or in war, in veal or in
woe, and under bad administration or
good government, il is our duty to stand
by n.y.
On motion Of Mr.. Foster, the respec-
tive resolutions were laid on the table.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Converse called up the Senate bill
providing for geological survey, when Mr..
Carpenter of N. moved an amendment
providing that the Governor shall appoint
some suitable person to complete the sur
vey. Mr.. Kellogg opposed the amend
ment, ana IL was IeJcCicu. III oIi " 10
supported by Messrs Converse, Kellogg,
Needham, Bottom, Carpenter of ~, Cults
and Lyman of B., opposed by Messrs Hub
bell, Collamer, Rice of S. and Luce, and
rejected, 81 to SO.
The bill relating to licenses to innkeeP-
ers and retailers, making provisions IN case
the state shall vote to license the authorls
ty being empowered to nominate persons
to be licensed, and TO vacate licenses for
good cause.-The fees for licenses to go to
schools-was supported by Messrs Carpen-
ter of NJ, Converse and Rice Of s., and
opposed by Mr.. Bottom, and ordered to Sd
reading.
On melton Of Mr.. Lyman of B. the
thanks of the House were unanimously g.
heartily voted to the Speaker of the House
for the highly satisfactory manner in which
he has discharged the duties of the chair ;
to which Mr. Foot responded in very ell
oquent and touching farewellspeech to the
members of the House
The Clerk was directed to inform the