Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

Mr.. Davis, of Mass, himself in ieenle
healthy in a subdued tone OF voice. 'etu
brief history of the deceased, and alluded IN
pathetic manner to his many private ana pup
lie virtuos He concluded by Offering the
usp.I rocolut;ons-wb ich were read.
A. Renton seconded the resolutions in a
f.v. annropriate remarks, declaring the exam
ME of the deceased's life worthy all imitation.
The resolutions were then passed, and the
Senate adjourned till Saturday next.
House. OF REPREEENTATIvEs.-W Mr.
Adams died last night, he was laid out in the
room Of the Committee on the Post Office and
Post Roads, where he was looked upon this
morning by large number of members and
citizens. The Supreme Court, in token OF
respect, transacted no business, and adjourned.
The public Offices are closed, and the national
flag, at various places is at half mast. me
seat and desk formerly occupied by Mr. Adj
ans are covered with Grape.
At IL O'Clock, the Speaker called the house
to order, and he announced the meiahchoiiJ
event, in a solemn and feeling manner.
Mfr. Hudson gave the outlines OF the lille OF
MIR Adams. and delivered an impressive euo-
gy. ~, A.
| Mcdowell, OF Va, also expressed their heart
felt sentiments in consequence of the event.
There was great solemnity OF feeling. The
galleries were crowded with ladies and gentle
men.
The customary resolutions were passed, and
in addition, that the seat OF the late J. @. Ad.
ans he covered with Grape for thirty days, and
further that the Hall be clothed in mourning
during that time, and that the Speaker appoint
one member from each State to escort the re-
mains Of Mr.. Adams to the place designated
by his friends for the interment.
| On motion Of Mr. Viz on the remarks of the
Speaker were ordered to be entered on thu
journal of the House.
And at 10 minutes past o'clock an ad
journment took place.
The funeral will take place on Saturday,
at ~ o'clock.
WASHINGTON, Feb. %, 1913.
SENATE.--Mr. Webster appeared ii hi
seat after an absence occasioned by sickness
and family affection.
\ number of petitions were presented, an
private bills acted upon.
Mr. Benton gave notice of his intention +
ask leave TO report bill in favor of using A
merican, instead OF foreign hemp in the navy
Also, submitted n resolution authorizing til
Secretary of War 10 lay before the Senate, tn
proceedings of the court martial in the Ere
mont caSe-which was laid over
Mr.. Yu!ee made a personal explanation i
reference to published report of remarks b
Mr.. Foote, charging him with misquotin
certain authorities, touching the subject c
slavery.
MIR. Foote changed the term misquote" t
misunderstood" but urged that Mr.. iuIee'
doctrines were "lamentably harsh toward
his Foote's) political friends at the north"
After some further remarks from these gen
tlemen, the subject was dropped.
The Senate then went into executive ses
sion on the treaty.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE MIR. T..
TngersoII introduced bill, which was pass
, ed, allowing the frankng privilege to Mrs
Adams, the widow of John Quincy Adam
as enjoyed by Mrs. Madison and Harrison
the consorts of deceased ex-Presdents.
On motion Of MIR. Ashmun, it was resolve
, that the committee Of arrangements be drec
ted to publish in pamphlet form, and in sue
manner as they may deem appropriate, TWEEN
~ thousand copies of the address the Speak
err and other members of the House, and G
the Senate, together with the discourse dcliv
eTcu DF lne NeV. IL H. OuTley, on Tie OC
casion OF the death of Mr. Adams.
Mr.. Putnam, of New York, offered pre-
,, ambIe, concluding with resolution that sla
very, or involuntary servitude, shall not exi
in any territory which may be acquired froI
Mexico, Che Wilmot proviso, in substance
Mr.. Brodhead moved to lay the resolutio
on the table, and it was agreed to- yeas 10;
nays 81
MIR. Holmes OF New York, introduced
resolution, which was agreed TO, instructin
the committee on the judiciary 10 inquire il
I to the expediency OF reporting a bill to pr
| vent an influx of foreign criminals and pal
pers in the United States.
. The House then resolved itself into a con
, mittee of the Whole on the state of the Unio
and considered the bill to supply defciencit
in the public expenses.
Mr.. Schenck moved 10 strike out the ite
e making an appropriation for the transfer {
: money, under the operation of the sub-tre;
: sury. and made some remarks.
e He was followed by Mr.. c. J. Ingersol
3 and MessrS. Sawyer, Giddings and Henl
: and the debate took Il party direction, invoi'
e ing the principles OF Gen'l Taylor and NJ
\ Clay, the merits of the Wilmot Proviso, II
S war, etc.
The committee rose and the House a.
: journel.
Y. PROPOSITIONS FOR PEAcE-It is rather tc
early in the day for us to enter into any spe
+ u'atjon on the Presidents message, or II