The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-03-04

| oihctuihcailp was takcn up ana pass
MIR. Baldwin moved that the resolution relating
TO the Wilnot Proviso be taken up.
Mr. Rusk moved TO lay this resolution on the
table, which was agreed Tn.
A message was received from the House invt-
ing the Senate I'd attend the funeral of the Hon
John Quincy Adams, which, after having been re-
sponded to by Mr.. Davis, OF Mass, was unsni-
mously adopted, and the Senate Adjourned
i HOUSE.
The House to-day was densely crowded. Mr.
Winthrop, the Speaker, pronounced q very elo-
quent eulogy upon the Hon. John,Q Adams.
Mr. Hudson followed aud gave a brief biography
Of the deceased
Mr.. Holmes paid touching and eloquent tribute
TO the memory Of the cold man eloquent"
MIR. Vinton also spoke with great power and feel
ing:
| Mr.. Mcdonnell then closed by delivering beau
tiful tribute 20 the memory of him who had served
his country so long and with such sssiduity.
There was manifested in the House, during the
proceedings, great sympathy and feeling, and
many eyes were moistened with tears for the de-
parted. The customary mourning resolutions were
adopted, and an invitation was extended TO the
Judge Of the Supreme Court to attend the funeral
| of the deceased
| MONDAY, Feb. D.
SENATE.
At the usual hour the Vice President called the
Senate to order.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Slicer
| Mr.. Benton submitted resolution for the con-
sideration OF the Senate, calling upon the Presi-
dent for the proceedings Of the Court Martial, in
the case of Col. Fremont
| Mr.. Benton gave notice that on tomorrow he
would ask leave 10 introduce Joint resolution,
relating TO the purchase of American Hemp for
the L. S. Navy.
| Mr. Hunter, from the the Committee ON Fl
nance, reported bill to pay the interest on the
money due the State Of Alabama, for advances
made by said State during the Creek Indian war
Personal explanations were made, this mom-
| ing, by Messrs. Yulee and Foote, concerning the
report Of the New York Herald, in regard to
themselves. The discussion that ensued was be-
coming somewhat personal, when it was cut
short by motion OF Mr.. Sewer, that the Senate
| 90 into Executive Session, which was adopted.
HOUSE
In the House, after some uaimportant bust
ness, Mr. c. ]. IRgersoll asked and obtained
leave 20 introduce a bill granting the ranking
| privilege 10 Mrs. Adams, wife Of the late Hon.
John Quincy Adams, which was read three sew
eTal times by unanimous consent, and passed
without a dissenting voice.
| Mr.. Ashman offered a resolution that the
House order 10 he printed for the use Of the men,
ben % 600 copies Of the sermon and speeches
delivered in the House on the day Of the funeral
OF the Hon. John Y. Adams, which was adop-
ted.
The Speaker announced that the first business
in orier was the resolutions offered previously
relating to the formation Of new States,
Mr. Putnam, of New York, Offered as an
amendment that the Wilmot PrOviso be applied
TO all Mexican territory TO be acquired by the trea-
~ of peace between that country and the United
| States.
Mr. Broadhesd moved to lay the motion on
the table. The yeas and nays were called, and
the motion was decided in the affirmative BY
| yeas los, nays %.
On motion OF Mr. Vinton, the bill making
appropriations to supply the Deficiencies in the
revenue was takenu up.
/ Mr.. Schenck spoke at some length in opposition
| to the bill
A debate sprung up, in which the participants
were Messrs. Mullen, Mckay and Chss. j.
Ingersoll.
1 TUESDAY, Feb. %.
/ SENATE.
/ The resolution previously offered by Mr. Benton,
calling the President for copy Of the proceed
inss of the Court Martial in the Of Lieut. Co.
| Fremont were adopted
| The bill from the House granting the frsnkas phi
vilege 10 Mr.. Adams, was read the third time, and
| passed.
The resolution, offered BY Mr.. AlIes, for the
Senate TO go into executive session the Treaty
was laid on the table by vote of - to -.
The resolution of Mr. Allen, previously Offered for
the purpose Of removing the Injunction of secrsce
upon the proceedings of the previous executive
sessions or the Senate. was also laid on the table.
The Senste thea, on motion, went into eIeeu-
tive session.
HOUSE
In the House, after some preliminary morning
business, Mr.. Vinton moved TO recommit the Ma
val appropriation bill, for the purpose of Ieconsi-
| d.riu raf0 fOr the eafahlishmant
; of certain Dry Docks, which was carried.
The Chairman from the committee on Com
, merce, reported bill, allowing drawback Of
duties to Messrs. Hannibal & Co, on imports Of
| wheat when manufactured IN the United States
. | and exported TO foreign countries
| Mr. Jos. X. IngresOll from the Judiciary Com
| mittee, reported bill relieving the Judges Of the
Supreme Court from performing circuit court du
ties for two years, in order 10 clear the calender.
The Senate was in secret session till late houl
> this evening
WEDNESDAY, Mar 1.
SENATE.
The Senate wac called TO order Al the usus
hour and proceeded to the consideration Of tht
| regular morning business.
Sundry petitions and memorials were present
cd and referred.
d Mr. Houston Offered a resolution protesting
against the REIMBURSEMENT OF any territory con
!, auered from Mexico, without q satisfactory in
9 demnity being returned for the same, and ais
protesting against the application OF the Wilmo
proviso TO such acquired territory.
On motion of Mr. Sewer the Senate went int
executive session.
= HOUSE.
: In the House, after the preliminary mornin
}, business, the Speaker announced that the mrs
: thing in order was the question on the amend
: ment of Mr. Johnson TO tho Patent Office bill, M
;, ing the salary OF the examiner Of patents a
!, 81 500, instead of - 500 The question ON tn
adoption Of said amendment was taken by Yea
and nays, and decided in the negative by yea
!. 10, nays los.
- Mr.. Mcclellan moved to reconsider the vot
just taken.
Mr. Clingham moved to lay the motion on tn
table and called for the yeas and nays, and tn
question was decided in the negative by yeas 81
NAYS 1l6.
Mr.. Andrew Johnson opposed the bull earnest
ly. and on his motion It was laid aside.
ID On motion the House took up, in Commute
Of of the Whole, the bill making appropriations Il
i, the Deficiencies in the revenue; Mr.. Hunt In n
nj char.
~ Mr.. Rockwell, Of Conn, criticised the Trea
70 urer's statistics and statements, as made
his late annual report with some seventy.
he Mr.. Mclean replied to the speech previous
Ii made by Mr.. Thompson, OF Indiana
T. Mr.. Thompson, at the close Of MI. Mclean
n speech, obtained the floor and on his motion u
. House Adjourned
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