The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-03-18
Congressional.

MONDAYS Marcn b.--in the Oen0tes
to-day, Mr.. Dickinson rose, AZ sooA ~;
the journal was read, TO correct a stats.
ment whic! had been published Of the
character Of the resolutions which hsq
had presented from the mass meeting ~
Saratoga. II had been enormously re.
ported that these resolutions were q.
gainst the war, whereas they were in
favor Of sustaining it. 4
On motion OF Mr.. Davis, Of Miss,
Resolvcd, That the Committee on the
Library be instructed to inquire into
the the expediency Of subscribing for 4
copies Of the battle-felds and route
of operations of Gen. Scott in the val
ley Of Mexico, drawn by Capt. McClsl.
Ian, of the typographical engineers Of
the United States army.
Mr.. Benton presented the petition
Of sundry practical printers ofthis city,
praying that Congress would establish,
and sustain, under its control, a public
press.
The memorial was ordered to be
printed, and referred TO the Committee
on Printing.
In the House, Mr.. Samuel A. Bridges,
elected in the sixth district Of the State
OF Pennsylvania, to fill the vacancy. oc.
casioned by the death Of Mr.. Hornbeck,
appeared, was sworn, and took his sent.
The bill to relieve the Judges Of
the Supreme Court from presiding on
their circuits was then taken up and
considered-Mr. J. r. lngersoIl sup.
porting, and Mr.. Bowlin opposing the
bill in speeches of an hour each. Mr..
Bowin's substitute was rejected, and
the bill amended so as to relieve the
Judges from circuit duties for one year
instead f,wo, was passed IN that shape.
A resolution by Mr.. Cooke was n
dopted, directing the Committee on
Military Affairs to report 2 suitable
joint resolution awarding gold medals
TO such officers or soldiers Of the army
as have distinguished themselves in the
war with Mexico.
A bill BY Mr.. Hill to increase the
pay Of privates in the war, was inirs.
duced, twice read, and referred; and
pending the question on resolution for
a report on the models in the Patent
Office for ail-tight coffins, the House
adjourned.
TUESDAY, March Tin the Senats,
Mr.. Dix presented a petition from ship
owners and consignees in the city Of
New York, praying the passage Of 4
law to facilitate the landing and ware.
housing Of cargoes Of vessels from for
eign ports.
Mr.. Felch presented petition from
citizens OF Michigan, praying the gene
raj government to provide for the con.
Of road from Green Bay to
Lake Michigan, and to appropriate q
portion Of the public lands for that
object.
In the House, uron the call for 70.
ports from committees, several propo.
s,ions of private and local nature
were reported, read twice, and referred.
Mr.. Alexander Evans, from the Com
mittee on Public Lands, reported bill.
the object Of which is 10 extend the
provisions of the bounty-and law to
such non.commissioned officers and pri.
Yates in the war as have been promoi.
d to commissions. This bill gave rise
10 some debate; which elected but lii.
t'e opposition, however, and was laid
over by the close of the morning hour.
WEDNESDAY, March Sin the Sen.
1le, Mr.. Sewer presented memoir,
geographical and commercial, on the
present state, productions, trade and.
commerce OF Siberia, Marechurior, and
he Asiatic Islam Is Of the Northern Pa.
life ocean; and on the Importance of
opening commercial intercourse there.
With. This memoir Mr.. S. stated 10
,e from Aaron H. Palmer, a CORES.
,onding member Of the National lnsti.
ute, addressed to the President, and Of
much importance 1t was referred TO \
he Committee on the Library, and Of
ered to be printed.
. Mr. Webster presented q petition
rom citizens Of Forwardville. Preston,
ounty, Virginia. asking that the public,
ands be reserved for the abolition of
lavery in the United States; the mo-
ion to receive which, on motion of Mr..
dason, was laid on the table.
A bill from the House, supplements
y to an act entitled "An act concerns
,g the Supreme Court Of the United
Iates,' was read first and second
me, and referred to the Committee on.
ne judiciary. n
ln The House, il was agreed to print d
fteen thousand extra copies Of the late
'eil 5. Howison's report in relation 10 b
,e climate, sell, and productions or Il