Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-29
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Washington, Friday, il

SESATE.-Mr. Hale of New Hampshire
presented resolution, instructlng the Commit
tee on the District, TO report bill taking pre-
imnary steps for the abolition of slavery in the
District OF Columbia, by reporting bill fol
that purpose,
The House refused to 60 into Committee OF
the Whole upon the Oregon bill, or the Civil
Diplomatic bill, aud adopted resolution to
close the debate on the Civil bill on Monday
week.
| The Committee on Commerce reported sew
eral important resolutions, claiming the right
of Congress to improve Rivers and HarbOrs-
opposing the principles embodied in the Presi-
dents Veto, and claiming the right of Congress
to do that which the President so emphatcally
denied.
! IoUsE.--Mr. Cobb Of Georgia, Mr.. Houston
Of Alabama, Mr.. Sims of South Carolina, all
enemies of Internal Improvements, made fierce
opposition to the resolutions, and to the speaker
for ruling them in order, and to the Committee
on Commerce for reporting them to the house.
The resolutions were finally carried over for
he day.
Some important bills were reported, and
most important, bill reducing the letter post
age 10 Tie uniform rate Of .fre cents, and for all
distances in the United States, when under
half an ounce Mr.. Goggin was ready to report
a rate of two cents for half ounce letters, bat
the Committee would not concur with him in
this reform.
A bill passed the House providing for exc
cutting more freely and fully the provisions of
the Webster and Ashburton treaty, concern
ing fugitives from justice escaping from foreign
Governments.
Saturday, June, "a.
SESATE.-To-day the business was mostly
unimportant. Mr.. Hales resolution instruct
ing the Committee to report a bill TO abolish
slavery in the District Of Columbia was mega
tived by 7 to &c. Revcrdy Johnson's resou-
tion calling for list of officers in the Balti-
more Custom House, was adopted. The bill
to promote the despatch of business in the
Supreme Court was amended and passed.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of
private bills the rest of the day, and adjourned.
HousE.-There was sGme discussion be-
tween Messrs. Hunt and Cobb of Georgia, ret
specting the manner in which the former intro
duced report few days since. Private bills
were then considered. The case of Joseph
Nourse was discussed at length.
Washington, Mondoy, June 26.
SESATE.-The Vice President was absent
and Mr.. Atchson presided.
Messrs. Dodge and Walker, the new Sena-
tors from Wisconsin, appeared and took their
seats. Mr.. Walker serves ill 1919, and Mr.
Dodge till 1851
Mr. Davis of Mass, reported bill making
for light houses, dc.
The Committee on public lands reported
joint resolution in favor of Whitney's project
ed railroad.
The Oregon bill was taken up, and Mr. Dix
made a long speech in favor of the ground Ia
ken by the barnburners. Mr.. Calhoun replies
tomorrow. Adj.
HousE.-In the House several attempts to
have the rules suspended, failed, when that
body went into Committee Ofthe Whole on the |
general Appropriation Bill
Mr.. FeatherstOne made speech against the |
Wilmot Proviso. Mr.. Andrew Stewart spoke |,
against the Unions editorials and Gen. Cass' s
extra charges while territorial governor. Mr.
Clark OF KY, followed on the veto power, and
in favor Of Cass's construction of it. Mr. |
Thompson of Pa, made political speech, at.
ter which the Committee rose, and the House
adjourned.
Washington, Tuesday, Junc27. !
SENATE.-Mr. \tchison presided. A rcso-
luton was adopted TO attend the laying Of the
corner stone of the Washington Monument, on
the ith.
Mr.. Hale gave notice that he should intro
1uce resolution to prevent speculations in the
public lands, and open them to actual settlers
only.
Mr.. Dix presented highly interesting me-
mortal from Mass, respecting the amelioration
Of the condition of the insane poor. Referred
10 a select committee and ordered to be print
ed.
Mr.. Niles introduced bill to set apart a
portion Of the public lands in aid of the Whit
ncy railroad. Referred TO select commit
tee.
The Oregon bill was then taken up. MIR.
Bright gave notice that he should move the
Missouri Compromise at proper time, as an
amendment. Mr. Calhoun spoke at length,
that Congress had no power to leg
islate on the subject, and demanding that all
acquired territory be left over to every class of
people to settle, Shareholders or others. A
debate ensued upon the question, the floor and
galleries being crowded during its continu-
ance The bill was postponed, and Mr.. Ber-
rien will address the Senate upon it to-mOr-
row.
The Post Office appropriation bill was Ia
ken up and sundry amendments adopted. Ad-
journed.
HousE.-A resolution was adopted instruct
ing the Military Committee to inquire into the
Of arming the Militia.
A bill was reported to organize Indian terri |
tories west of the Mississippi. Referred to
Committee of the Whole also bill granting
lands to Indiana for the Wabash and Albany
railroad.
A bill authorizing Texas TO extend her
boundary to the 32d degree, was passed.
The House then went into Committee Of the
Whole, and took up the general appropriation
bill. Mr.. Thompson concluded his political
speech, commenced yesterday.
Mr.. Rockwell made a territorial speech
MIR. Thompson of Miss. spoke on the opposite
side. Mr. Brady followed with Wing speech.
The committee rose, and the House adjourn
ed.
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