Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-27
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Washington, Friday, July 81.

Mr.. Dix also gave notice that he would
move that the Senate proceed to the consider
aton of the bill at an early day.
On motion of Mr.. Aiherton, chairman OF the
committee on finance, the naval appropriation
bill was taken up.
The question pending was on Mr.. Lewis's
motion TO reconsider the vote Of yesterday,
adopting MIR. Niles's amendment.
The question was finally taken on Mr. Lew
ISIS motion to reconsider, and decided in the
affirmative, yeas 80, nays 20. The question
then recurred on Mr.. Niles's amendment str-
king out, &c., and was decided in the neg
alive, by yeas 30, nays 30. So the amend
ment was lost.
After very long debale, principally in re-
gard TO employing naval steamers in carrying
the mails (which was negatived,l a rejection
of the amendment was proposed by Mr.. DIX to
advance SI5O, 200 fof line of steamers to Bre-
men. Mr.. Hall moved an amendment abolish
ing flogging in the navy, which was negativ-
ed. Afler some farther uninteresting pro-
ceedings the Sepate was left without o quo
rum.
The sergeant at arms was sent for absen-
tees, when three came in, and the Senate at
o'clock adjourned.
HousE.-The Speaker announced the first
thing in order to be yesterdays motion recon-
sdering The vote rejecting an item in the civil
and diplomatic appropriation bill.
Mr.. Smith, Of Ind, Obtained the floor and
warmly reviewed the conduct Of the dominant
party. lie read from little book containing
Gen. Casss letter to the Chicago Convention.
1aughter.)
Mr.. Stewart, OF Mich, defended his party
and Cass, and attacked the Wings.
The question was taken on reconsidering, !,
and carried, and the House adjourned.
Saturday, July 90.
SENATE. On motion of Mr.. Clayton, the
Territory bill was taken up, and a speech was
made by him f., supporting it lie explained
its provisions and exhorted Senators who wish
cd the question put to rest, to vote for it.
HOUSE. The Senate bill, granting franking
privilege to Mr.. Vattemare was referred to the
Committee on Post Office. the Civil bill was
again taken up, and Mr.. Cobb of Georgia NOV
ed to reconsider the vote by which it was re-
iected, and to pass it to be engrossed. Mr..
Clngman Of North Carolina moved to lay the
motion on the table, but no action was had.
Washington, Monddy, Jaly "a.
In the Senate, to-day, the Secretary Of the
Treasury furnished a report of the number of
officers now employed in Baltimore, and the
number on the lth of March, 1915.
A resolution, by Mr.. johnson, asking the
President to furnish an account OF the proceed
ings ofthe two Courts Of Inquiry, was adopted.
The territorial bill was taken up. MIR. Hale
offered an amendment TO strike out the words
81 free white" SO as TO allow all persons TO
vote in Oregon.
MIR Clark made long speech in explanation
of his course as a minority member of the Sc
lect Committee reporting the bill, and submit
ted an amendment that involuntary servitude
shall not exist in Oregon uhlil sanctioned by
Congress.
Mr.. Miller addressed the Senate, and spoke
at length in opposition to the Bill.
MIR. Phelps spoke briefly in support OF it,
and in defence 0f his course as member Of
the Committee which reported it,
In the House, Mr.. Clngman's joint resolu-
lion to adjourn on the 9TH of August was adop-
ted, l2B TO 40.
A message was received from the President,
in reply to the resolutions calling for his in
struciions respecting the civil government Of
California and New Mexico.
Mr.. Cobb moved to print 200 copies of
the message.
Mr.. Hlllard reviewed the message, condem-
ned the Presidents whole conduct, opposed
the Senate slavery bill, and advocated the Mis-
souri, compromise.
Mr.. Birdsall read speech on the territorial
rights, in which he denounced the conduct of
Mr.. Van Buren as base and dishonorable.
Mr.. Nin,on followed, and spoke with sever
ity against the Presidents conduct
Mr.. Duncan, of Kentucky, spoke on the
same side and opposed the Pre,ident's pro-
ceedngs
The two messages and accompanying docu-
ments were ordered to be printed, and made
the order Of the day for Thursday Adj.
Tuesday, July 25.
IN the Senate, to-day, the Conference Com
mitiee made report which was agreed to.
The Territorial Bill was then taken up.
Mr. Underwood made long speech, de6n-
ing his position. lie was the Southern MEM
Der Of the Select Committee who opposed the
Missouri compromise. He was for giving
Governments to the three territories one
branch to be elected by the Mexicans, the 9TH
er to consist of the Governor and the Judges to
be appointed by the Federal Government, so as
to act as a check upon each other.
Mr.. Butler followed Mr.. Underwood, and
replied to Messrs. Dix and Cameron.
MIR. Foote followed Mr.. Butler, and rcbuk-
ed the North for first ndulging in slave traffic,
and then turning to deprive the South Of It's
property in slaves.
Mr.. Westcott next spoke on the Southern
side. The Senate then adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Chapman from the Com
mittee on Rules and Orders, reported an
amendment abolshing the privilege of speak
ing five minutes on any amendment.
1t was discussed by Messrs. Evans, Garland,
Vinton, Bailey aud others.
On motion Of Mr.. Cclamore, the report was
laid on the table.
The House agreed to the report of the Con-
ference Committee on the Indian Bill amend
ments.
The Committee Of the Whole took up the
amendments added by the Senate.
The bill was laid aside and the Oregon bill
was taken up.
Mr.. Harris made a set speech, replying to
Mr. Ililliard, and sustaining the Admnstra-
ton.
The Committee then rose.
The amendment TO the Naval bill was con-
Cured in, and the House adjourned.
DEATHS OF PRISONERS ~ THE CATAcoMBs
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Paris a Paris paper gives the following
account of the probable death Of about l0(
prisoners i'm that fearful place