Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-27
Congress-.
Washington, Taesday, Jon. IL.
SENATE.

dOhlllp W Va TtltdSiu from IIt tOIltTA
IN reference To the Bremen line of steamers.
!, Mr.. Mangums resolution calling for the
plans of the campaign as proposed by Genera
Scott, was laid on the tabe--yeas -, nays 20
=, Mr.. Webster asked and obtained leave to
bring in bill, which was read second and
third time, by unanimous consent, and was f.
nally passed. Ii makes attachments issuing
out of the United States Courts, conform to
the laws regulating such attachments in the
, several States.
Mr.. Bagby submitted a resolution for con
sldcrably diminishing the power Of general
government, under the Constitution to improve
rivers and harbors and construct internal i'm
prOyemcnts.
III HOUSE.
The House resolved itself into Committee OF
the Whole on the reference of the President 4
Message.
Mr. Jameson addressed the Committee,
made random, scattering speech, with many
hard hits, which produced much laughter.
Washington, HednpSday, jan. 10, 1913.
\ SESATE-Mr. Rush introduced bill 10 cstab-
llsh an additional district Court in Texas
| which was read twice. Some unmportant
communications from the departments were
laid on the table. One from the Treasury
Il Department to correct an error in the Report
Of the Secretary of the Treasury caused by
! mistake of The clerk.
II The Ten Regiment Bill was then taken up
. Mr.. FoOtc addressed the Senate in support
| Of the war.
\ IIogsE.-Mr. Gayle offered Resolution
calling for instructions given by the u. NJ.
/ General to the Postmaster AT Mobile relative
to postagcs by steamboats, in employ Of the
Government. Adopted.
The y.rinus nmtuittp1U uprp called IN fnr
! reports.
! Mr.. Collamcr from the Committee on Pub
| lie Lands, reported a bill To amend the act to
re-organize the general Office, approved July
ilh 1896. Passed.
/ Mr.. GOggin, from the Post Office Commit
tee reported resolution dlscharging the COM
mlttee from the farther consideration of the
Joint resolution for allowing officers, seaman
and marines in the Gulf to receive letters free
! Of postage, the subject being already provided
| for by law. Adopted.
Il Mr. Burt from the Military Committee, re-
ported bill to increase the efficiency of the
regular corps of the army and to provide for
disabled soldiers. Also, bill to found a Mil
itary Asylum for invalid soldiers of the army.
II Mr.. Grnnell, from the Committee on Com
mercc, reported the Senate bill concerning
certain collection districts, making Greenport,
p. Long lSllnd, port ol cntTyJ &C.
, Mr. King, from the Naval Committee rr-
ported without amendment, the Senate Bill
making an additional appropriation for the Dry
/ Dock at Brooklyn.
Mr.. Lewis, from the Naval Committee, re-
ported Bill to amend the act making appro-
prations for the Naval service for the present
/ fiscal year.
| Mr.. Stanton from the same Committee re-
/ ported bill for the relief Of certain forward
! warrant officers of the Navs.
! Mr.. FarclIy from the Committee on Patents
reported bin to amend various acts providing
for the promotion of useful arts.
. Mr.. Houston, from the Committee on Pub
lie Buildings, reported bill making oppropri-
alions to drfrav the expenses of Lighting the
Capital with Crutchet's gas.
Mr.. J, lngcrsol, from the Judiciary Com
miltcc, reported with amendment the Senate
hill supplementary to the act regulating tho
appellate jurisdiction Of the Supreme Court
] Mr.. Nnton, from the Committee of Ways
and Means, reported bin providing for loan
not exceeding eighteen millions.
4 The above bills were all read twice and re-
icrrcd.
II Mr. C. j. Ingcrsoll submitted Joint resoln-
ton for the erection of stone IN the Congress
sional Burymg Ground to the memory of Mr..
Harper, member Of Congress elect from
PENNSYLVANIA at the time of his death, which
occurred several years ago. Passed.
On motion of Mr. Broadhead, the House
went into Committee of the Whole on the
Presidents message
Mr. Tuck addressed the committee chiefly
on slavery.
THwsddy, Jan. 30.
In the Senate, Mr Berricn of Ga offered
DrogiI,nt f,r tho
ports and communications of Gen Taylor, AS
TO the line proper to be occupied by our troops,
referred to in the letter of the Secretary of
War. MrCalhoun moved an amendmcn, that
it should embrace the reports and communlca-
tions of other officers on the same subject
Amendment adopted.
/ 4 bill was reported to increase the efficiency
Of the army. The ten regiment hill was fur
ther discussed hy Ncssrs Footc, Calhoun and
Crttcndcn.
The Vice President communicated 4 report
from the Commissioner of Patents, of the per-
sons who have applied for the benefits of the
Navy Hospital Fund
| Mr. Dickinson submitted a resolution to re-
store Jesse T.. Dow, once expelled, To the
seat he formerly occupied among the reporters
Mr.. Douglass introduced bill granting to
the Senate of Illinois the right of way through
the public lands for the purpose OF constructing
"A railroad 10 the Northern lakes.
Mr.. hthcrtn introduced bill to modify
the Sub Treasury system
/ Mr.. Niles. from the Post Office Committee,
reported a bill relative To the transportation of
the mail from foreign countries.
The Senate then proceeded to consider the
resolutions Submitted yesterday by Mr.. Man
gtm, calling for the instructions under which
Gen. SCOTS order. No. 376, was issued, and
also his opinion as To the efficiency his means
io carry the same INTO effect The resolutions
led to q sharp debate between Messrs Man
pum. Cass, Critendcn and Alien.
The resolution WIS then modified by Mr..
Nangum 50 NJ to leave IL discretionary with
the President 10 omit any disclosure which, IA
his opiuion would bc detrimental Ia the pub
c interests, and in this form II was agreed
to.
In the Hoil~. the death of Mr. W Horn
beck. of Pa, was announced and the House
adjourned,
A Iy,day, Jan. 81
In the Snoic, the death Of Mr.. llornbeck ol
Pa. was announced, and the Senate ADJOURN
D cd 10 Monday.