Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-04-14
Congressional Proceedings.


MIR Rush, the American Minister 10 France, an
nouncing the revolution and its result, and the
course which he, as our Minister, pursued, in
early recognizing the new government. The
Message of the President expressed his perfect
approval Of the conduct of the Ambassador in
his prompt recognition Of the Provisional Gov
eminent such an approval being, in the iudg-
ment of the President, only what was due from
the United States 10 the new member OF the
family of Republics.
The documents were referred 10 the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations, and ordered printed.
Mr. Allen then proposed to take up his reese
lutions of congratulation to France,
On this motion an animated and interesting
debate sprang up, in which hlessrs Nr'tiehueh,
Allen, Bagby, and others took part. On the one
hand il was urged that for Congress to delay 10
recognise so grand movement IN bchaI OF hu-
man liberty as had Just been achieved in France,
would be totally foreign to the principles anu
character of this country. What would be said
il the United States, which claimed to be the
chosen home of liberty, should hesitate to reeoS-
Mise and encourage the struggles oil other ma
tons TO obtain freedom for Themselves. On the
other side il was commended that il was not yet
certain whether the movement of France would
ultimately be an advantage to the projects OF
liberal and republican principles OF government
The experience of the past in that country was
of a character to excite some doubt rs to the
consequences of the present attempt, anu II
would be more advisable TO wait and see what
the Developments would be. That, time would
enable us to Judge; we need only wait al the
assembling OF the National Convention to know
of what kind the future institutions OF trance
were to be, and whether her revolution was real
" an occasion of congratulation or not Beside
il was urged that other business before the SEN
ate required its attention.
la tata iln inn.
resulted-yeas 81, nays %; so the resolutions
were not taken up.
The bill to relieve the Judges Of the Supreme
Court from Circuit duties for one year OCCASION
ed long debate, which was finally cut short by
a motion to 90 into Executive session.
The HOUSE was also occupied upon the
French Revolution The rules having been sus-
PENDED joint resolution expressing the sympa-
Inv Of Congress with the French people on oc-
casion of the recent revolution, and the procla-
nation OF Republic was introduced.
MIR William Duer of N. \. moved TO refer
the resolution 10 a Select Committee Of one from
each State. Mr. Donnell of N. c. moved to lay
the subject upon the table rejected, IL to l54.
The general discussion OF the resolution was
entered upon and continued by Messre billiard
of Alabama, McClernand of ILL.,, G. j. lnger-
soil, Haskell of Tennessee, j. Il. lngeNoll,
Cummings OF Ohio, Giddipgs, Bayly Of Virginia,
Duer of New York, and Tuck of New llamp-
shire. The discussion was one Of the most ex-
citing that has taken place in the House during
the session. The subject of slavery was intro
duced by Messrs Giddings and Tuck, in connec-
ton with the proclamation of the Provisional
Government of France abolishing slavery in tie
French Colonies, and produc i great deal OF
warm feeling. The debate was protracted till q
late hour, when on motion of Mr. Ashmun Of
Mass the House adjourned, Mr. A. then having
the foor on the subject for tomorrow.
TUESDAY, April 4.
SENATE.-Alr Pearce of Maryland present
ed petition from the citizens of that State, fol
the erection of College of Pharmacy, and ioi
the adoption of measures to prevent the inpor
tation Of adulterated and worthless drugs into
that State, which was duly received aud referred
to the Committee on Commerce
MIR johnson Of the same State also presented
petition, praying that Congress would make al
appropriation for the purchase OF the Noun
Xernon Estate, which was referred TO the Com
mittec on Military Affairs,
MIR Thomas j. Rusk Of Texas, in accordance
10 previous notice, asked and obtained leave Z
bring in hill for the regulation OF the trad
and intercourse between the various 1ndiai
tribes iphabitinR Texas, which was read the hrs
on Indian Affairs.
A message was thea received from the Hous
announcing the death of Hon. james Al. Black
Representative from South Carolina, and Ga
proceedings attendant upon the occasion, whic
Hon. A. p. Butler responded to with much feel
ing and solcmnity, and proceeded TO give, in
brief and truly eloquent manner, biographies
sketch of the deceased, both in public and pr
vate life at home and abroad. lie conclude
by proposing the adoption of the customary re,
oiutions Of mourning and respect, when, on mo
ton, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.-The House being duly organized
MIR Alexander ID. Sims, OF South Carolina, an
nounced the death of the Hon. James IL Black
of that State, and after pronOuncing upon hin
brief but eloquent and touching eulogy, tn
House passed ihe accustomed resolutions OF con
dolence and mourning, and adjourned withou
further business until tomorrow, for the purpos
Of joining the funeral ceremonies in the House
WEDNESDAY,, April 8.
The funeral of Mr. Black was attended b.
both Houses, and no business was transacted
Rev. Mr. Gurlcy preached fervent and apprc
pirate sermon from the text-"Jesus saith unit
her, thy brother shall rise again"
THURSDAY, April c.
In the SENATE, the Post Office Committc
reported bills for the relief of John l.. Graham
late p. NJ at New York, and explanatory of tn
law relating TO the franking privilege.
The Military Committee reported a bill il
creasing the pay of the Military store-keepers
Mr. flanagan of Indiana, Chairman of III
Committee Oh Foreign Relations, reported froi
said Committee joint resolutions, rendering ii
congratulations of the American Congress
tic people of France on the success Of the gil
rious revolution they had accomplished, and Ii
establishment of a Republican iom of govern
ment
Mr. Allen moved to take up the resolution
previously offered by himself on the same sui
jcct On this motion an interesting dchat
sprung up, in which Alr Foote Of Mississippi
Mr. Allen, and others participated.
While Mr. Allen was speaking man spran
across the reporters gallery TO the platform, an
sustained himself by holding on to the eagle owe
the chair of the Vice President, and said, 81 d,
ny the right OF that man to speak for Ohio
The intruders farther remarks were cut short b
the Sergeantat-arms, who caused his prom
election from the Senate Chamber.
MIR Aliens resolutions were taken up, ii
question being on MIR IIale's amendment whic
was read. This amendment was the addition
the following words to the causes Of congratul
| ton as etntpd in the resolutions. Hand by man