The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-14
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explaining their votes.
Nothing of more importance was done ex-
ccpt the passage Of a resolution Of Mr.. Went
worth, that it is inexpedient to levy any duty
on tea and coffee. Yeas AS, Nays lis.
Washington Jan, 4, 1847.
In the Senate, Presidents message, ask
ing increase of army and appointment of 1t.
General, was recciyed-reterred to military
committee.
Also a message relating to transmission of
mails to and from the army-same refer
cnCe.
Onmotion, the Vice President was request
ed to communicate the death Of Senator Bar
row to the Governor of louisiana.
An abolition petition from Pennsylvania
presented by Mr.. Cameron-question of re-
ception laid on the table.
Also memorials to import books and scien-
tifc Instruments for Literary Institutions duty
free-also to aid Oregon Kalway-to bring
the war to a speedy close,
Mr.. Cameron said that no Pennsylvania de-
sired to terminate the war but by an honora-
bic peace,
Mr.. Calhoun presented remonstrance Of
the N. Y, Marine Insurance Company against
the repeal Of the Pilot Law,
JlCSOIutlOnS ilShlIS INC war bCp dItilleLt 10
furnish copies constructions to Cherokee com
missioners-adopted.
The land graduation bill was made the
special order for M nday next.
Executive session-adjourned
In the House-llr. 2. King asked leave to
submit bill similar to that Of last session, APP
propriating $4,000. [Object not stated.
NIcssrs. Bayley and Davis made personal
explanations, both Withdrawing offensive ex-
pressions.
Washington Jan. 5, 1947.
In the Senatc-Mr Barrow's resolution en-
quiring into the circumstances of Santa An
mas return to Mexico came up, but was laid
on the table on motion of Mr.. Sewer.
The presumption Bill was made the special
order for Monday next.
The bill to grant public lands in Michigan
to complete works of internal improvement
was passed 26 to 1G.
The bill to complete the national road, and
to reiinquish it to the states through which
it passes, was made the order of the day for
Tuesday.
Executive session, adjourned.
In the Housc-Ihe military committee re-
ported against that part Of the Presidents
message which proposed the creation OF gen.
eral officer to command in Mexico, and the
House concurred in the report unanimously.
The committee are understood to be in favor
of an increase in the army.
Washington, jan c, 1847
In the Senatc-Mr. Thomas Clayton pre-
scented memorial from the citizens of Will
mington, Delaware, to bring the war to u
close.
The committee on Printing, reported
against the printing of the memorial Of the
Sugar Planters of Louisiana, for the repeal Of
the 'THar;A Of 1916.
The bill for the sale Of the Lake Superior
Copper Mines was taken up, sundFy amend
mems passed, and it was ordered to be print
ed The consideration Of the bill was post
poncd until Friday.
The bill giving the assent of Congress 10
certain States to tax public lands, as soon as
sold, was passed.
The Senate then went into Executive Ses-
sion, and on the opening OF the doors, adj
In the House-On motion Of Mr.. Hamlin,
The vote of yesterday laying on the table that
part of the Presidents Message in relation to
the appointment Of a Lieutenant General of
the Army, was reconsidered by vote of
Yeas Sc to Nays 81. The question recurring
again on the motion to lay upon the table, it
was decided in the negative, Yeas G2, Nays
81. The subject was then referred to the
Committee of the Whole on the State of the
Union
Mr.. Haralson's motion of yesterday to close
the debate on the bill for increasing the reg
ular army by the addition of ten regiments,
was nceatived-Ycas SO, Nays 9G.
The bill was then taken up in Committee
of the Whole, when Mr.. Smith ola. occupied
the floor for sometime in opposition to the Adj
ministration and the war,
Washington Jan. 7, 1847.
In the Senate, the resolution offered by Mr..
Cameron on Tuesday, calling upon the Sec
rotary of the Treasury for information as to
what articles of import would bear an increase
of duties was debated, amended and adopt
ed.
Mr.. Benton reported bill to encourage
enGstments in the regular army for five years,
by giving bounty Of $l2; which was passed,
after short debate.
The House adopted resolution to ter
inmate the debate on the army bill on Satur
day.
Mr.. Seaman gave notice of intention to
bring in bill to prevent paupers from be-
ing exported to this country from foreign
ports
Nh Benton's bill was received from the
Senate and passed.
Mr. Kaufman reported bill to incorpor-
ate the Texas navy with that Of the United
States.
Washington, Jan. 8, 1917.
The Senate was not in session. In the
House motion was made to reconsider the
vote of yesterday closing the debate on the
Ten Regiments Bill tomorrow, so ordered.
Mr. TOoMBs having the floor spoke in fa-
vor of the prosecution of the war but against
the billin its present shape.
Mr. CARROLL offered an amendment
from the Military Committee, providing for
fveaddittional surgeons, and fifteen assistant
surgeons.
Mr. LoxG obtained the floor, and spoke in
opposition to the bill0nd the Administration.