Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-01-07
Confessional.
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MONDAY, Dec. %.
In Senate Mr.. Johnson of Louisiana presented a
petition from sugar planters, complaining of the Tariff
of 1886 which reduces the duties foreign sugar
and mOasses and asking the restoration of the former
rate of duties existing under the Tariff of 1912.
debate ensued, after which it referred to the FL
nance Committee.
The Vice President signed the bill for the admission
of Iowa into the Union
The bill providing for the purchase OF the papers OF
Alexander Hamilton then came up for consideration
1t finally passed by vote Of 70 to Il,
A messare was received from the President which
was not read after which the Senate went into EXEC
utive session and adjourned.
Hou,e of REPRESENTATIVES Mr.. Sawyer obtained the
floor and the debate continued by Mr.. Baker of
Illinois, who has Just returned from Mexico He eX-
planned the difficulties under which the volunteers at
tached to the army are aborng. He adverted to the
increase of the army and the vigorous prosecution of
the war; and offered Joint resolution authorizing the
Secretary of War to deliver clothing to the officers OF
the army for the use of the volunteers. The commit
tee then rose and the joint resolution reported to
the House.
Mr. HARRISON offered joint resolution providing for
the reflndng to the several states the expenditures
necessary for the subsistence Of the volunteers previ
GUS to their being mustered into the service of the
United States. 1t was read twice. and referred to the
Military Committee
The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported the bill
for the admission Of Iowa into the Union, and it
signed by the Speaker The debate the Presidents
message was ordered, by a vote of 90 TO 81, to be
closed to-day at three O'clock The House then went
into Committee of the Whole the Presidents
sage.
TUESDAY, Dec. 90.
Senate. On Mr.. Mangums motion, the Senate ad-
ourned before reading the Journal after the announce
ment of the decea5e Of Mr. Barrow United States
Senator from Louisiana.
House of Representatives.. On motion of Mr. Stark
weather. the iort resolution offered by Col Baker,
and passed yesterday, was reconsdered by vote of
81 to 81, and referred to the Military Committee.
Mr.. Haralson from the Military Committee, reported
bill to raise ten additional regiments tor the regular
army, to five years during the war; also, two
Joint resolutions for reundng to the several states the
expenses incurred in mastering troops, and for the
subsistence of volunteers until mustered into the
vice. Also bill to increase the efficiency Of the reg
iments of the regular army and to provide for disabled
soldiers Sundry private bills were submitted, and
bill authorizing the erection of lighthouses.
Mr. Hamlin offered joint resolution closing the
fefectores in the basement of the Capitol unless the
proprieors suspended entirely the sale of intoxicating
drnks-adopted.
A bill was reported providing for the settlement of
the claims of New Hampshire. memorial was pre-
scented from nine thousand members Of the yearly
meeting of Friends of New England, in opposition to
the war After debate, the motion to print was laid
on the table by a vote of u to Is.
The states were called in order for resolutions and
a large number presented among Others
inquiring in reference to the erection OF light houseS
and other improvements to the harborS on Long ISL
and; one for the repeal of the law authorizing the
taking Of dispositions er pGrte.
A resolution amending the rules so as to prevent
personal explanations &c. was taken up. Adjourned.
Wednesday, Dec. 30.
Senate.-Mr Johnson, of Louisiana announced in
appropriate TERMS the death of his amented colleague
Hon. Alexander Barrow, paying Just tribute to his
high character and many virtues and concluding with
moving the usual resolutions.
Mr.. Benton seconded the resolutions and in feel
ing and impressive Manner bore testimony to the no.
BILE heart and manly virtues of the deceased.
Mr. BreeSe also bore testimony to the justice of the
eulogiums which had been passed upon the deceased
and was followed by
Mr. Hannegan whose solemn eloquence touched
the hearts of all present.
Mr.. Crtenden rose to add his testimony to what
had been said, but was overpowered by his emotions
and sat down.
The resolutions were adopted in silence and then
the Senate ad Journed
House of Represcntatives.-A communication wac
received from the Secretary of the Treasury in reply
to Mr. Rathbun's resolutions asking for information in
relation to welghers gaugers &c. Not read
Mr.. Starkweather explained his remarks made yes
erday. Had not said that he regarded COL Baker ire
sponsible On the contrary, he considered him respon-
sibe, because he had received in travelling fees, as
Colonel, and mileage a member of the House, &c.
some $2700.
Mr.. HARRISON, from the military committee reported
back the resolution of Mr. Baker relative to clothing,
amended to provide that the clothing be deliver
ed to quartermasters. Passed.
Mr.. Baker made personal explanation relative TO
his course, and quoted precedcns showing his right to
occupy his seat. He only desired clothing to be fur
nshed to the men-was Indifferent by what agent.
Mr. Schenck offered n resolution nqurng into the
right of Mr.. Baker to occupy seat in the House,
while holding commission from government as Colo
mel.
Mr. Baker had no objection to the resolution, but
did not wish his name dragged before the country
He should leave tomorrow, and would now take leave
of the House.
The resolution of Mr.. Schenck was Withdrawn.
message was received from the Senate relative to
the death of Senator Barrow.
Mr.. Morse of Louisiana made eloquent and i'm
pressive address No man, he said ever combined in
a more umable form those noble qualities which make
men love them, than Alexander Barrow. He was with
him when he ded-when, for the last time he pressed
his cold hand His words we're, 81 shall never see
Louisiana more" His last moments passed in
tender and heartrending illusions to his wife and fam
lily. No man ever had more reasonable expectations
Of a long and brilliant career.
The customary resolutions adopted, alter which
the House adjourned till tomorrow.