Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07
TwENTY-NINTH CONGRESS-.
Monday. Dee %

SENATE message was received from tho
President Mr. Johnson Ola, presented NO.
lion from sugar planters, complaining of the lar.
il Of 1916, which reduces the duties on FOREIGN
sugar aud molasses, and asking the restoration sr
the former rate Of duties existing under the tariff
Of 1912. A debate ensucd, after which it was re-.
feucd TO the Finance Committee.
The Vice President signed The bill for il,e al.
mission Of Iowa into the Union. The bill provid
ing for the purchase Of the papers Of Alexander
Hamilton then came up for consideration. II final.
" passed by vote of26 to H. The Senate wen,
into Executive session, and adjourned
HOUSE,-Mr Sawyer Obtained the floor and
the debate was continued by Mr. Baker, Of Illinois
who has Just returned from Mexico lie explained
the difficulties under which the volunteers attached
10 the increase Of the army aud the vigorous pros.
ecuiion of the war; and offered joint resoluiio,
authorizing the Secretary of War 10 deliver cloth.
ing 10 the officers Of the army for the use Of the
volunteers. The committee then rose, and the
joint resolution was reported to the House
Mr. Harralson offered joint resolution, proyid.
ing for the relundng TO the several States the ex.
pendiiures necessary for the subsistence of the vol.
unteers previous to their being mustered into the
service Of the United States. 1t was read twice
and referred 10 the Military Committee
The committee on engrossed bills reported the
bill Tor the admission Of Iowa into the Union. and
it was signed by the Speaker. The debate on tho
Presidents Message was ordered, by vote of9e
10 a., 10 be closed to-day at o'clock. The House
then went into committee OF the whole on the Pres.
dents Message.
Tuesday, Dec. 90
SENATE, the death of Mr. Barrow. Sen.
ator from Louisiana, was announced before any
business was transacted, and the Senate immediate.
y adjourned.
HOUSE,-on motion Of Mr Starkwea,her. the
joint resolution offered by Col. Baker and passed
yesterday, authorizing the Sec. Of war to furnish
clothing 10 volunteers, the same as 10 The regular
army, dedu citing its cost from their pay, was recon-
sidered by vote Of 81 10 81, and referred to the
Military Committee.
Mr. Harrison, from the Military Committee re-
ported bill 10 raise ten additional Regiments for
the regular army, TO serve FIVE years, or during the
war also, two Joint resolutions for refundng to the
several States the expenses incurred in mastering
troops, and for the subsistence Of volunteers n-H
mustered into The service. Also, bill ie -. @
the efficiency Of the regiments Of the reg
and 10 provide for disabled soldiers SUI, ,n.
vate bills we're submitted and bill authorizing The
erection OF light houses.
Mr. c. J. Ingerso offered resolution for the
printing Of 5000 extra copies the documents of
25lh June on Mexican affairs Mr. Hamn offered
joint resolution closing the rcfectories in the
basement OF the capitol unless the propretors
pend entirely the sale ofintoxlcang drinks-adopt-
ed A bill was reported providing for the settle
ment ,f the claims Of New Hampshire A memo
rial was presented from nine thousand members Of
the yearly meeting Of Friends, Of New England, in
opposition to the war. After debate the motion
to print laid the table by vote Of II 10 95.
The States were called in order for resolutions,
and large number were presented, among 9th
ers, enquiring in reference to the erection Of
lighthouses and other Improvements 10 the harbors
on Long Island one for the repeal Of The law au-
thoFising the taking of deposilions pate; one
Tor the erection of buoys between Philadelphia and
Bristol.
i Wednesday Dec 30
SENATE,-Mr Johnson of Louisiana, annOunc-
ed in appropriate terms, the death ofhis colleague.
Alexander Barrow, paying jus, tribute TO the high
character and many virtues Of the deceased, and
concluded by moving the usual resolutions OF re-
spect for his memory, &c Mr. Benton seconded
the resolutions, aud in feeling and impressive
manner, bore testimony TO the noble heart and man
ly virtues which adorned the deceased. Mr. Breese
also bore testimony TO the justice OF the eulogums
which had been passed, and was followed by Mr.
Hannegan, whose solemn eloquence touched the
hearts Of all pre- sen. Mr. Crttenden rose TO add
his testimony TO what had been said but was over
powered by emotion and sat down. The resolu-
lions were adopted in silence, and the Senate adj
lourned.
HOUSE, personal explanation was made by
Mr. S,arkweaiher. Yesterday. in his remarks, he
had not said tina. he considered Col. Baker lrres'
ponsible He considered him responsible, because
he had received in travelling fees as Colonel, and
for mileage as a member of Congress, some S2foV'
Mr. Harrason, from the Military Committee, re-
ported back the resolution offered by Mr. Baker re-
laiiye to clothing for thearmy amended SO that the
clothing shall be delivered by the Quartermasler.
II was passed.
| A personal explanation was made by Mr. Baker,
who quoted precedenls TO show his right TO occu-
ply seat and address the House. He desired only
that clothing should be furnished the army, and
was Indifferent by what agent. MIR Schenck offer
ed resolution Of enquiry as TO the right of Mr.
Baker to occupy seat in the House, while holding
commission from Government as Colonel in the
army. Mr. B. had no objection to the resolution,
but did not wish his name dragged before the coun-
try. lie should leave tomorrow for the seat oil war;
and now took leave of the House. The resolution
was Withdrawn.
message was received from the Senate relative
to the death of Senator Barrow Mr. Morse OF
Louisiana made an eloquent and impressive adj
dress. None" he said, fever combined in more
enviable form, those noble qualities which make
men love them, than Alexander Barrow. Hew
with him when he d,ed-when for the last time he
pressed his cold hand, his words were, 81 shall
never see Louisiana more" His last moments were
passed in tender and henrirending illusions to his
wife and family No man had ever more reason
able expectations Of long aud brilliant career"
The customary resolutions were adopted, and TIE
House adjourned.
Monday Jan. a.
SENATE.-A message from the President was
received and read He asks an increase oil the "'
my, and the appointment Of a Lieutenant Genf'a"
Referred to the Military Committee.