The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-13
q birtietb q Congress.
lST SESSION.
MONDAY, Jan 3.

WAN
ton of Fort Armstrong.
Numerous petitions we're presented.
Mr.. Hunter submitted resolution calling
on the President for Mr.. Wise's correspond
ence relative to the slave trade. The resolu-
ton was adopted
Mr. Benton submitted resolution direct
ing the printing of the history OF Col Donl-
phan's expedition to Santa Fe, &c.
Mr., Johnson, of Louisiana, introduced
Joint resolution for the appointment OF Com
missioners to examine the claims of citizens OF
the United States against the Republic OF
Mexico.
The bill to provide for the clothing of vol
unteers passed,
The Ten Regiment Bill was then taken
up.
Mr.. Cass ably advocated the passage of the
bill, and pointed out its advantages, declaring
his intention not to bring political topics into
the discussion.
TUESDAY, Jan. a.
In the Senate Mr. Cameron prese nted the
proceedings Of the War Meeting at fhiadei-
phia.
Mr.. Breese introduced bill to create the
office of Surveyor General of Oregon, and
to grant presumption hts to actual settlers
Read twice.
Mr.. Cass submitted a resolution, calling on
the Secretary of War for any dispatches re-
ceived from commanders of the army since
the annual report. Adopted
Several private bills, and bills concerning
} certain collection districts, were passed.
The Senate then proceeded to the consld-
GRAFTON Of the resolutions of Mr.. Calhoun, who
n spoke at length in defence Of the same. tie
stated the reasons which induced him to OPP
n pose the war from its commencement anu
which were connected with views OF high pol
icy as we'll as with the errors OF fact exhibit
10 ted in its origin. At the last session, he had
suggested Il defensive line us the only course
10 which could save the country from tremend.
Gus evils The warPresident, however, had
taken different view and recommenceda;
,o vigorous prosecution for the purpose OF ICON
quering peace.
"A Mr.. C. next took view of the diihcutle
that lay in the way of peace. We were re
commended to erect government OF tn
peaceable portion of the people and make
treaty with that Government. This woul
It leave no permanent peace, nor could we max
be peace with the existing Government. 1t wa
$50 too weak to command the confidence OF tn
IN Deople, and he insisted that unless We adoT
i, the defensive line, we should be forced to az
"a uuiesce in the Presidents recommendation
W carry on the war vigorously.
we He argued at length against conquerlng
lat holding Mexico as province or by annex'
ork ton, and calculated that it would be necesS
'ge nv in either case to keep all army OF fort
lire thousand men in that country to preser'
inc tranquility. He was not now prepared
ave designate a defensive line. He desired
know if the war should be prosecuted vii
vigor, and warned the friends Of the Admin
sh- istraton of the appalling dangers to our tr'
rs- institutions that must result from that pollc
use He called on the other side Of the Chamb
ho- to unite with him in endeavoring to put ;
end to the war. He would, if supporte
'fs0 move for Select Committee, from which
the efficient plan should be reported for carryll
to out his views.
acy On motion of Mr.. Sewer, the resolutio
and were then laid on the table, to be taken
ong again after the bill to increase the army
and been disposed of.
wa MIR. Butler offered a resolution inquiring
we to the expediency of authorizing the Pre-
tbe dent to promote officers Of the army lmme
and ately, in newly -raised regiments, without p
~ iudice to their present commissions
ain The Senate went into Executive sessl'
Adjourned.
In the House. on motion of Mr.. Brodhe!
,o,s the House went into Committee OF the w HI
, c,n on the state of the Union on the PIeSider
~ annual message; Mr. j, R. lngerSoll in
'"o' chair.
'0"' The resolutions of Mr., Vinton, referri
vi" several portions to appropriate commute
ring were read, when Mr.. Brodhead offered
Gov substitute, and stated his reasons.
mont Mr.. Giddines moved to amend the first
Cas- Mr.. Vinton's resolutions so as to refer
f the Amistad slave case to a select commit
ere and made speech on the proposed anne
meut Mr.. Gidding's proposition was reJt
who cd.
ssrt Mr.. Vinton addressed the committee
MT in reply to Mr.. Brodhead, and the commit
TINA rose.
scbo- Mr. Stanton from the Naval Commit
,oitb- reported bill appropriating one hundred
;,.a,, fifty thousand dollars to the Dry Dock
AZ. l'0V ~ Ncw-York. Read twice.
Mr.. Truman Smith, from the Commtte
Foreign Affairs, reported bill to provide
the ascertainment and satisfaction OF ella
u. for French spoilatons. Read twice.
w Ith Mr.. Cooke reported revolutionary pens
near bill making further provision for the wild
dous, of officers and soldiers of the revout
wh tb 10 Passed
Mr. Goggin's resolution calling on the 7
ident to communicate any instructions r
from tive to the return Oh 0aiit" Ail" " 4AO->
v and was taken up.
e, one Motion was made to refer II TO inc
xican mittee on Foreign Affairs. NegatiYed,
lie the Sc.
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