Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-02-17
3Olh CONGRESS, list SESSION.
MONDAY, Feb. 4.


reported bill to establish Territorial Government
in Oregon
The bill extending the provisions of the act grant
ing half pay to the widows of volunteer militia dying
of wounds received in battle, to widows of soldiers Of
the regular army, was taken up and passed.
The consideration Of the Ten Regiments bill was
resumed.
Mr. Hunter of Virginia, addressed the Senate in OPP
position to the policy of the Administration lie ad-
vocated Calhoun's project of defensive line Ad-
journed.
House. The Joint resolutions Of the Legislature Of
New York voting thinks to Gen. Scott and the army
in Mexico, and urging the presentation OF gold med
al to the former, was presented.
Mr.. Houston Of Alabama moved to amend so as to
include all other Generals engaged in active service,
from the commencement Of the war.
Joint resolutions were presented by Mr. Stephens Of
Georgia, compmenting Gen. Taylor, and the army
under him, for the victory of Buenl Vista, ana direct
ing the presentation of gold medal to Gen. Taylor,
which read three times and passed The vote on
their passage wds-yels lSl, Nays |.
Mr. Wilmot made personal explanation relative to
an article which had appeared in the Union newspa-
per- accusing him of having thrown another frebrand
into Congress, because he had recommended direct
taxation; and designating him mischievous ally of
the adminstrationthlt he had abandoned free trade
principles, &c. &c.
He denied the accusation Indignantly, and castigat-
ed the editor Of the Union with great energy. He
said that Mr. Richie had arrived at second Childhood
and repudated the idea that the Union authorz-
ed to make platform upon which Democratic Repre-
senltiveS to stand. He recognized the doctrine
Of the Administration that the war must be prosecuted
and therefore he in favor of the policy of direct
taxation, for the support OF the war; and if the
produced surplus he would reduce the tariff and tax
real property to meet the expenses ofthe Government
He spoke against the nomination Of Buchanan for
the Presidency, and charged that the Pennsylvania
papers which opposed the ProvIso, did 50 for the pur
pose Of obtanng Government patronage
The reason why he was as5lled he supposed was,
because of his opposition to the tux on Tea and Coffee
He would support the country in carrying on the war
and in acquiring territory, but he opposed to the
stblishuent and introduction Of slavery upon soil
now free.
Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania replied ana defend
ed Mr. Buchanan from the charges made by Mr., Viii
mot
Mr. Giddings of Ohio, read ana offered resolutions,
thanking Hon. Albert G1llatn for his re sons against
the war. On motion, they laid the table bya
large majority. Adjourned,
TUESDAY, Feb. 8.
SENATE. A message from the House communj-
Gated vote of thanks passed to Generals Taylor and
Scott. Senator Yuee suggested that the officers of
the Navy should be included and moved that the res
oluton be referred for TINT purpose.
The motion to refer then 10 the committee TO re-
port complete, was adopted
Nj, Miller addressed the Senlte in opposition to
the bill. Mr.. Niles spoke in support Of the bill.
Mr. Cass intimated TINT he would, tomorrow intro
duce resolution providing for evening sessions until
the bill is disposed Of
Mr. Barren was strongly opposed to the course sug-
ge3ted by Mr.. Cass. The measure was too impotlnt
and involved so many questions connected with the
welfare of this country AMI Mexico, TINT he must OBJ
ject to pressing it through without mature debcla
ton He could not the pgoprety Of this important
measure Adjourned
IIoUsn. The Ion bill, authorizing the govern
ment to borrow SlS,500OO0 to meet the expenses Of
the war, was tlken up The question before the
House WAS an amendment to substitute Sl60000 900
for &l8,500,O00.
Nj Nnton Of Ohio spoke at great length on the
fsc Il relations Of the government
Mr.. Ligon Of MARYLAND followed in support of the
bill. Adjourned.
"Wednesday Feb g.
SENATE. Mr. Dallas resumed the Chair, and the
Senlte proceeced to the morning business. Sundry
petitions ana memorials were presented.
MI Benton presented memorial OF Mr., Natemare,
respecting ltionll exchanges.
Mr. Dix presented the resolutions of New York in
favor of the Wilmot Proviso.
The House bill, confirming the line between Mis-
souri, and Arkansas, was passed
Mr. Niles spoke on the ten regiment bill. He was
for with having ali holding New Mexico and Cll-
my for TINT object
Mr.. UnIorwool moved that the Sanate adjourn,
anil he hls the floor for tomorrow:
Thursday, Feb 10.
SENATE. Aiter the morning business Ind traspr-
ed, Mr. Hannegln introduced JOINT resolution pre-
santing the thinks of Congress to Col Donphan,
which was reld twice and referred
MI Cas3 introduced resolution directing medts
and certfc ate3 to be presented to the officers and
soldiers who had distinguished themselves in battle,
which was read twice and referred.
bill to increase the medical staff of the army was
passed.
The Senate PROCEEDED to the consideration of the
order of the day. the bill for the relief of the heirs of
John Paul Jones' upon which Mr. Underwood address
ed the Senate.
House. Various bills were received from the Sen
ate, which were read twice and referred.
Mr. King Of NJ lsslchusetts presented the memorial
of six thousand Qulkers, in fvor of peace, which he
novel to be referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations, and to be printed. Mr.. Cobb of Georgia
moved to lay the memorial on the table Mr. hIng
called for the yeas and nays.
long and animated debate, ensued, in which
Mas5rs. King Cobb, Henley and Palifey participated
M. Haskell called for the yeas and nays The de3-
patch breaks here.
Fridoy, Feb. II.
SENATE. M. Clayton presented memorial from
Mid5hpnln Rogers, praying co npensltion for sevl-
ce3 rendered in the war with Mexico, AMI acconpln-
ed by a history of his long Imprisonment and moved
Tint the menocill be prented and referred to the Mil
itay Committee
Nj Hllc objected. The Senate hid refused tic
print memorials from large bodies of Christians pray
ing for pence, and why print prylte memorial? II
was referred to the Com nlttea on Printing
Mr. Cl53 reported buck the resolution of thanks tc
Generals Scott and Taylor, recommending its adop-
ton
Mr. Crittenden moved to take up the question Of its
passage.
Mr.. Hale objected No sophistry could separate
in his mind, appreciation Of the conduct of officers
from approbation of the war itself.
Mes3fs. Butler and Underwood replied in support o.
the resolution AMI Nj IIlle responded.
On motion of M. Allen it was pissed over infor
mlly, and the special order, the Ten Regiment bill
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