Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-06-29
Both CONGRESS-, LIST SESSION.

declared their intention to become citizens was taken
up for consideration, and debate ensued, in which
Messrs Dickinson, Calhoun, Westcott and Berrien
took part-after which the bill read third time
and passed.
HoUsE.-The clerk announced that Mr. Winthrop,
the Speaker, ndisposed. Mr. Ashmun confirmed
the statement, and said that Mr.. Wnthrops physician
thought he would not be able to attend the sessions of
the House until tomorrow He moved that Mr.. Burt
act as Speaker pro tenn, which prevailed
Mr. Wentworth presented the memorial of the Chi
cago convention, tavoring internal improvements The
consideration of the iect deferred untlW ednes
5ey The vote on printing it. ''oodyo'' 1922 nays
Mr.. Andrew Stewart moved to suspend the rules,
in order that he might offer resolution nsuctng the
committee Of ways and means to report bill increas
ing the duties on luxures of all kinds and on such
foreign manufactures as come into runous competi-
ton with American labor. The motion to suspend
the rules was taken by yeas and nays and decided in
the negative two thirds not voting for it, The vote
stood, yeas SO, nays 50.
The Vattemare bill, providing for the exchange of
national documents, was passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Stevens the House resolved to
meet in future at 10 A. M.
Mr. Crowell of Ohio reported bill for the repeal of
the law of February a. 1901 and all subsequent laws
sustaining or maintaining the institution of slavery in
the District of Columbia. The bill is mainly aimed at
III,
ne in force over the District of Columbia. The bill
was not understood by all the House, and the friends
OF slavery were not strong enough or bold enough, to
take measures to prevent reference.
A bill was passed for extending the time for locat-
ing Revolutionary Land Warrants.
The bill for the reduction of postage upon newspa-
pers, and printed matter generally, passed by the
House. There was general determination that the
bill should pass without debate, and all attempts to
discuss it, or resist it. were futile
June 90
SENATE.-The Indian Appropriation bill was taken
up, the question being on Mr.. Bells amendment, pro-
vidng for compensation to the Cherokees for expen
ses and subsistence in their removal from North Car
olina, The amendment was adopted, and the bill
was read third time and ordered to be engrossed
Mr. Fitzgerald, the new Senator from Michigan, in
the place of General Cass, was qualified and took his
seat
This House BILL relative to international literary ex-
changes, was passed; as was also the bill respecting
bounty land claims.
House.-Mr King from the Library committee, re-
ported joint resolution, providing for the erection Of
granite monument to John Quincy Adams in the
Congress burying ground.
Mssrs. Henly Of Indiana and Bown of Missouri op-
posed the resolution The latter thought all tho mon
uments in the Burying ground ought to be alike
The Civil and Diplomatic bill having been taken
up, Mr. Lincoln Of Illinois addressed abe committe in
favor of Internal Improvements by the national gov
eminent He was followed by Mr. Wick of Indiana
in a speech against the Wing party.
Mr. Hudson of Massachusetts made speech a.
gainst slavery, the of which he was interrupt
ed by Mr. Sawyer of Ohio, who asked him whether his
sentiments on the ject of slavery were the SAME
those Of his candidate for the Presidency, Genera
Taylor
Mr. Aunson replied by referring to Gen. Casss
speech at cleveland. Laughter Mr.. Hudson salt
Case was tr1oY lnr IN ba rb
face-and that in voting for Taylor against Cass, hi
should express his preference for honest owe
a hypocrlte.
Mr. Ficklin of Illinois asked who was the real by
pocrite-he who concealed his sentiments, Or he VIII
frankly stated them. Mr. Ficklin concluded by remark
ing in favor of internal improvements, when the com
mttee rose, and the House adj over till Thurs day.
June %.
SENATE.-A resolution was offered, that hereafte
the hour of meeting shall be at II o'clock, A. M
Adopted.
The resolution from the House fixing the 18th O
July for the time of adjournment of Congress TAX
en- up. Mr.. Badger offered an amendment that the
meet again on the second monday in November. MI
Hannegan preferred the third Monday in October.
Mr.. Calhoun opposed an adjournment, and moved
lay the resolution ON the table.
Mr.. Berrien thought the resolution ought to be acte
, upon.
In the Senate yesterday, MIR Niles introduced
uniform Postage Bill, the rates letters to be tire
cents, and newspapers one cent. Passed.
The Indian Appropriation bill was passed.
In the House. on Mr. Cobbs motion to print 100
copies of the Report on Walkers errors Mr.. Bedinge
made speech, and was replied to by Mr. Straban.
The Bill allowing temporary absence to naturalize
foreigners, without losing citizenship, was passed.
HoUsE.-The Bill for the extension of the penso
law passed.
The Monument resolution was laid aside
4 d. - Aa1 Aho.a
considerable excitement it extends routes beyon
the limits of Texas.
, Mr. Goggin introduced bill for the reduction
postage, which was laid over.
The bill relating to the Importation of adulterate
y drugs was then passed.
Friday, June %.
y In Senae Mr. Hale of N. H. presented a resolutic
nstructing the committee on the District 10 report
bill taking preliminary steps for the abolition ofsave
in the District of Columbia, by reporting bill for tn
r purpose.
r The committee on commerce reported several lmpo
tant resolutions claiming the right Of Congress to II
prove rivers and harbors- opposing the principles Ell
a bodied in the Presidents veto and claiming the rig
! of Congress to do that which the President SO empha
: caly denied.
q. In the House, Mr.. Cobb of Georgia. Mr.. Houston
j. Alabama, Mr.. Sims of South Carolina all enemies
4 internal Improvements, made fierce opposition to Il
resolutions and to the speaker for ruling them in ordt
To- and to the Committee on commerce for reporting the
Q to the House. The resolutions were finally carr
over for the day.
y Some important bills were repored and most impc
Re tan bill reducing letter postage to the uniform ra
ID of five cents and for all distances in the United Stat
when under half an ounce Mr.. Goggin was rea
to report rate of two cents for half ounce letters,
= the committee would not concur with him in this
y form.
Id A bill passed the House providing for execute
more freely and fully the provisions of the Webst
~ and Ashburon treaty, concerning fugves from j
tce escaping from foreign governments.
Saturday, June "a.
IN Senate. To day the business was mostly uni
portant Mr.. Hale's resolution lnsructing the comm
lee to report a bill to bill to abolish slavery in
District of Columbia, was negatived by Z to 30.
In the House, there was nothing of Importance dol
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H. a Reading Nation. The American Messenger,
ny religious monthly newspaper of New York, has
ny tanned circulation of 600 copies, increasing
es bout 10000 annually 1t is also stated that there
M been very great increase in the circulation of re
gious newspapers generally within the past few yea
,o+ Family Meeting. The Northampton family of T,
-: pan-the sons and surviving daughters of the Il