Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-06
3Olh CONGRESS, 1st SESSION.
MONDAY, March q.

MONDAY, March q.
Setafe, Mr. Dix presented the petition of Mr. Reed,
asking for compensation for the loss of the prvateer
Gen. Armstrong, which referred to the committee
on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Dickinson from the committee on Finance, re-
ported bill for the establishment of branch Mint
in the city of New York.
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration OF
the Loan bill.
Mr. Niles addressed the Senate relative to the fnan
and examined the whole sub ect with much care.
He spoke at length in opposition to the bill, and
against the estimates of the Secretary of the Treasury
giving as hs opinion that the the commercial prosper
ty, which was so great last year, has declined, and
would farther decline, and would ultimately compel
resort to higher tariff, unless tax was imposed
to pay the National debt
Mr.. Anterior replied, defending the Secretary's es
innate
House. The Speaker presented the resolutions Of
the Legislature Of Massachusetts, expressing thanks
to the committee that escorted the remains OF Mr.. Ad
ans.
The House resolved itself into Committee of the
Whole, and took Up the Indian appropriation BILL
After much discussion on sundry items, the committee
were ccncurred in by the House, and the bill as
amended was passed. zoo
In the Senate bill was reported to establish mil
itary ASYLUM
The Loan bin was taken up and discussed by Mr..
Phelps of Vermont, who set down the public debt at
S92,6O0OOO The bill was finally passed by a vote
of 81 to2
Mr.. Allen gave notice that he should introduce
bill rendering the congratulations Of Congress to the
French people.
In the House, the Oregon territorial bill was dis
cussed by Mr.. Gale of Alabama, who opposed the
Wilmot Proviso-and Mr.. Smart of Maine, who de-
Tended the provso.
"WEDNESDAY, March %.
SENATE. Mr.. Allen introduced joint resolutions
concentrating the people of France on the success
of the recent revolution through which they has pass
ed and the establishment of a Republic, &C., which
were concured in and ordered to be printed
The bill relating to the adjustment of California
claims was taken up. Mr. Dix gave an int resting
description of the various projects proposed for the
settlement of California under the protection Of Great
Britain After some further debate, the bill laid
aside, when the Senate went inc Executive session.
House. Mr.. Chase of Tennessee rose to prlvl-
legged question: and oe ed resolution in favor o. Mr.
Mr.. Monroe (of New York; being heard against Mr..
Jackson from the state and district in reference
to the contested seat which was adopted
The House in Committee of the Whole, proceeded
to the consideration Of the bill in favor Of refunding
money advanced to volunteers-whch gave rise to
considerable debate.
Mr. Lahm of Ohio made long speech in favor of
the Wmot Proviso. Mr. Lahm was elected as an
Independent Democrat He was opposed to all ac-
QUESTION Of territory, unless slavery should be eX-
cluded.
Without coming to decision, the Committee rose,
and the House adjourned.
THuRsD y March 30
SENATE. A petition presented Jy Mr.. Hale of
New Hlmpshre numerously signed by citizens of
New York, praying TINT Congress would make re-
port expressive of its opinion whether slavery ever
h,Jo al Tho nathan 1.id
on the table, % to7.
Mr.. Aliens resolutions, congratulatng the French
people on their success in establishing a repub-
lican form of government were taken up and
read the second time. Mr.. Baldwin of Con
necticut moved their reference to the Committee
on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Hale of New Hampshire offered an a.
amendment by adding, " and by manifesting the
sincerity of their professions in favor of liberty
by the immediate emancipation of the slaves in
all of their colonies"
Mr.. Downs of Louisiana opposed the amend
ment proposed.
Mr.. Calhoun thought it premature to act upon
the resolution. The French people had over
thrown powerful monarchy, and decreed the
establishment of a republic, with the most won
derfu facility, without bloodshed or confusion;
but he thought we should wait and see whether
they first firmly established republican form OF
government, before we proceed to interfere. Oar
government should be cautious, and ought to
wait until we receive the result of the convention
to assemble on the goth of April
Mr.. Clih1un concluded by moving that the
joint resolutions be laid on the table, on the
ground that they were premature. Lost-yeas
IA, nays %.
Mr., Allen moved to make them the special or
der Of the day for the first of May next.
After some further debate, Mr.. Hannegar
moved that the Senate 60 into executive session
The motion was agreed to,
HOUSE. The House concurred in the amend
ments to the Loan Bill passed by the Senate.
The Oregon Territorial bill was taken up, and
Mr. billiard took the floor. He dwclt mainly or
the public achievements and personal merits O
Gen. Taylor, and in fact made an excellent speecf
in behalf Of the General as a candidate for The
the Presidency.
The House adjourned.
SENATE. FRIDAY, March 81.
On the resolution of Mr.. Allen of Ohio, offer
ing the congratulations orCongress to the Frenc
people on occasion of their recent glorious tri
umph in the overthrow of the monarch and thu
establishment Of republican government, MI
Baldwin of Connecticut addressed the Senate il
favor of the reference of the resolution to tn
Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Downs of Louisiana advocated the pas
sage of the resolution Finally the resolution
was laid aside, and on motion of. Mr.. Hannegan
the Senate went into Executive session, whe
the Senate adjourned over till Monday.
HoUsE-But little business was transacted i
the House.
THE Senate did not sit on Saturday, and tn
proceedings of the House were not of a publ
interest
From WAsmNGToN.-The telegraphic ette
states that on Thursday the Senate was in secrC
session FIVE hours, and committed to prison, NJ
Nugent, one of the New York Herads CORE
pondents, for refusing to tell who furnished
copy of the Treaty, &c. for publication in sal
paper. Mr.. Hannegan observed that day, i
moving to 90 into secret session, that case {
individual liberty awaited the action of the Sci
ate. 1t was said that Mr.. Black of South Car,
lima, Of the House of Representatives, was n,
expected to survive many hours