The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-17
CONGREGATIONAL.

rank OF captain, UiCe Armstrong, killed IN battle.
Congressional.
In the Senate, to-day Mr. Bradbury presented the
dentals of Wyman b. S. Moor, appointed by the gov
of Maine fill the vacancy caused by the death OF
Mr. Fairfield. Mr.. Moor then appeared, was qualified,
and took his seat
The Vice President laid before the Senate report from
the Commissioner of the Public Buildings showing the
expenditures for the year lS47.
Mr. H. Johnson presented the petition of Mrs. Susan
Decatur, widow of the late Commodore Stephen Decatur,
asking for renewal of her pension.
Mr. Johnson said that no officer had rendered
service TO his country or won higher renown; and
he trusted that the prayer of his widow would be granted
Mr. Fech presented petition from Asa Whitney,
praying for grant of land to enable hm to construct
railroad to the Pacific
Several petitions praying for the speedy termination OF
the war and for the abolition of slavery were also pre-
sened The motion receive the latter was laid on the
table.
On motion of Mr.. Berren,
Resoiped That the Committee the Post Office and
Post Roads be instructed inquire whether any, and
what Legislation to secure the more regular ana
speedy of the great northern and southern MALL
and that they have leave to report by bill, resolution or
otherwise
On motion of Mr.. Mangum,
Resolved That select committee of five be appointed by
the Vice President inquire into the expediency OF
moving the from me marble gallery sy % IIe
lar gallery and Of preparing the marble gallery Tor the use
of the ladies. 80
Messrs. NIangum, SEWER Berrien, Breese, and Allen
Mr. Miles, from the Committee the Post Office and
Post Roads reported bill for the relief of Nathaniel
Kuykenda
MIR. Breese from the Committee Public Lands, re-
ported bill for the relief of Samuel Leech, without
amendment
| Mr.. Johnson, of Louisiana, from the Committee on
Pensions, reported bill granting pension to Abigail
Garland, widow of David Garland, deceased
| Mr. Yulee from the Committee Naval Affairs, re-
ported bill for the relief of Thomas Brownel.
Mr.. Bradbury from the Committee on Claims made an
unfavorabe report on the petition of Amos Hilton
Mr. Mangum, from the select committee, reported in
favor of admitting two reporters to seats the floor of
the Senate.
Mr. Cameron SUI omitted the following resolution, which
was ordered to be printed
Whereas deacaton reported to have occurred IN the
United mint at Philadelphia which by law is made
ResoipeG Therefore That the Senate will appoint com
mee from its body to examine the books v9uGhe; ana
ance and examine them upon OATH OF all The persons en-
| ployed by the government lhere
The resolution submitted by Mr.. Mangum on Thurs
day was taken up, considered, and informally passed
and the Senate proceeded TO the consideration of the
army bill.
! On motion of Mr.. Dayton,
Resoud That the Solicitor of the Treasury be directed
mission. the award the opinion of the Solicitor, and
the proceednes and the minutes his possession connect
ed herewith in the matter of the Pea Patch Island before
the Hon John Sergeant sole arbitrator appointed by the
parties decide upon the title to said island
Mr.. Butler then took the floor and spoke nearly two
hours in explanation of his amendment and on the con-
duct and objects of the war; He considered his plan as
the cheapest the most efficient possible, and the best
calculated to bring the war TO speedy and honorable
termination He concluded with moving to recommit the
bill for the purpose of inserting his amendment
On motion of Mr. Badger the Senate went into
tive session. and after time spent therein, adjourned
In the House, to-day, Mr. Boyd submitted resolution
for the termination of all debate in committee on the reso
tons for the distribution of the Presidents annual mes
sace. at o'clock The resolution, and some amend
ments offered thereto postponed TILL this day week.
by vote of 80 to 49,
The States were called for the presentation OF resolu
lions; great number of which were submitted
Mr. Chase submitted resolution, declaring that 1t is
to order troops to retreat from the posi-
tons which they have gaantly won in Mexico, tor the
purpose of falling back upon defensive line
Mr. Stephens moved to lay the resolution on the table
which was agreed to-yeas 90, nays 49,
Mr. Meade offered resolution, which was agreed to,
for an inquiry into the expediency OF fixing maximum
price for the mails on railroads and IN steamboats, and
designating the rates of mails OF the first class Mr.
Mckay offered resolution OF inquiry, which was also
agreed to- as to the which the Postmaster Gen
era can be released from the contract with the Chesa
peake bay lne for carrying the great southern mall and
also the terms on which the Richmond and Fredercks
burg Company will engage to carry the said mail.
| On motion of Mr. T. B. King, resolution was adopt
ed to inquire what measures are necessary to impose
and regulate hostages on letters, &c, between foreign
ports and those of the United States, and between the
! different ports of the United States
Mr. Giddings submitted resolution of inquiry in re-
aton to alleged facts appeainng to the exercise OF the
laws of this District respecting slavery and the slave
trade; and after various proceedings, the subject was
laid on the table--yeas o. nays So.
Letters from Indiana received to-day state that the
democratic State convention of the sh of January have,
with the eycepon of two votes recommended General