Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-03-23
wasn't "that" l learn since that the meeting was
held in the fremont Temple.
Yours, &c. A. II. B.
3Olh CONGRESS-, LIST SESSION.

MONDAY, March IL.
The Senate was not in session to-day, having on
Friday night adjourned over to Tuesday in order to
obtain little rest after their long sessions and ardu
Gus labors on the Mexican Treaty.
House MI Sylvester of N. Y. offered a resolution
declaring it expedient for the House to adopt rule
for the expulsion of members engaged IN personal con-
ficts in the House, which lies over.
Mr. Slingerland, from Albany, presented a resou-
ton provdno that the Public Lands shall hereafter be
sold TO actual settlers at the rate of fifty cents per a.
ere and that measures be adopted to guard efectuay
and for ever against the extoons of land spectators
and the accumulation of large tracts in the hands of
individuals or companies. Referred to the Committee
on Public Lands.
Andrew johnson of Tenn. offered resolution de-
clarno that the hard-fsed" Farmers and Mechanics
of the country ought no. to be overlooked IN the dis
trbution of the offices and emoluments OF the Govern
ment This proposition for Bunkum' created some
merriment among the members and was laid upon the
table by the following decisive vote Ayes 81 to Noes
Z.
Jacob Thompson of Mississippi presented for the
consideration of the House a Resolution providing
that the Judges of the Supreme Court Of the United
States be hereafter appointed for term OF years, IN
stead of being chosen for life as at present The Res
outlon was laid on the table by vote OF 81 to 20.
Mr. Nathan K. Hall of New York introduced bill
authorizing the United States to be charged with the
costs of suits, brought by the Government against
citizens where it fails of success which referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Rockwell of Massachusetts moved to take up
the bill providing for the organization Of the Terrific
rial Government in Oregon, and make it a special or
der Of the day, for the 29th Of March, which was car
RED Adjourned
TUESDAY, March a.
Senate. A message was received from the Pres-
dent supposed to be Mr.. Sewers nomination as Com
missioner to Mexico.
On motion of Mr.. Mangum of N. C. the Senate
went into Executive Session.
While in Secret Session the nomination of Mr.. Sc
yer was confirmed, when the doors were again open
ed,
Mr.. Anterior moved to take up the bill which he
had previously Introduced being the House bill to sup
ply the DEFICIENCIES IN the appropriations for the current
fiscal year. After some progress had been made on
the BILL
Mr.. Cass moved to lay it on the table for the pur-
pose of taking up the Ten Regiment bill
Mr.. Webster said the question pending in Exocu-
tive Session Supposed to refer to the removing of the
Injunction of secrecy ought to be disposed of before
proceeding farther with the bill for the increase of the
army
Mr. Cass said all the world was well aware of what
had been done by the Senate, and he for one thought
Notwithstanding the Peace indications and negotla-
tio1s, ought to be prepared for vigorous prosecu
ton of the war if necessary as it will be should the
Congress and President of Mexico refuse to ratfy the
amended Treaty,
Mr. Berrien Of Georgia suggested that the Senate
90 again into Executive Session and dispose of unfn
ished business.
Mr. Cass had no objection to going into Executive
Session again if it would expedite the taking up o.
his favorite measure, the Ten Regiments bill.
Mr.. Crittendon moved that M Hannegan be ap
pointed Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Rela
tons, in place of Ambrose II. Sewer, which a
greed to.
On motion of Mr. Berrien, the Senate again wen
into Secret Session.
House Mr. John G. Palfrey of Mass moved tt
take up u resolution which he had previously offered
respecting the instructions given by the Govcmmen
ofthe United States to Mr. Hogan, who was sent som
years ago on a mission to the Republic of Hayti. Oh
lection being made, it not taken up.
On motion, the House then took up the Message o
the President sent in some time since, refusing t.
communicate to the House certain information cllle
for by resolution Of that body in regard to the return
of Gen. Santa Anna from Havana to Mexico.
Mr.. Thompson Of Miss. addressed the House on tn
subec in speech of great force and power. IL
was very severe in his criticisms on Mr. Folks man
agement in regard to the return ofSanta Anna, as wei
as his management of the War generally.
Mr.. Stanton of Tenn. replied to Mr.. Tompkins, de
Tending the course of the President with much fore
and earneStness
Mr.. Root of Ohio obtained the floor for tomorrow.
Mr. Crowell from the Committee on Claims, report
ed bill providing for the relief of Cassius NJ. Clay
which read twice, and referred to the Committe
of the Whole.
The House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, March Is.
Senate. Sundry petitions and memorials pre-
scented and referred
The Vice President laid before the Senate a con
muncatlon from Mr.. Sewer, resigning his seat in tn;
body; also communication from the Secretary o
the Navy, relating to naval appropriations the pas
year.
Mr.. Cameron presented the resolutions of the stat
of Pennsylvania respecting railroad to the Pacific
Agreeably to notice, Mr.. Douglass asked and OF
tanned leave to bring in bill relating to establishin
the territory of Nebraska, which was read twice,
unanimous consent, and referred to the Committee G
Territories
The Senlte then proceeded to the consideration
the day, which was the Ten Regiment bill. Mr.. Blu
lers motion to recommit decided in the negativ
The question now REQUIRED on the passage of tt
bill. Mr.. Calhoun had no expectation that the que
ton would be pressed at this time he desired to
press his views and he hoped that the vote would
postponed till tomorrow.
Mr. Cass opposed the postponement Mr., Masc
advocated the bill, deprecating further discussion M
Badger moved to go into executive session; negat'
ed, II to 81. The question REQUIRED on the passag
of the bill Mr.. Mangun moved to postpone for
fortnight and expressed his establishment at the spin
with which the bill was urged. After further discu
sion, Mr.. Mangum moved to lay the bill on the tab
lost, l9 to %.
Mr. Baldwin expressed his surprise at the course
the Senator on the other side, Gen. Cass now that tt
war was substantially ended and an armistice was a
tually concluded.
Mr.. Allen spoke in favor of the bill, and thought
ought to pass Immediately. He hoped the questic
would be taken tomorrow, if the Senate had to sit
night
Mr.. Foote followed, in reply to Mr.. Baldwin, al
after few words from M. Calhoun, the Senate a
journed.
House The order of the day was taken up-d
Presidents message declining to furnish nformatic
relative to Mr.. SlidelIs instructions as minister
Mexico. Mr. Root addressed the House and ridicu
ed the treaty. Mr. Trst and the administration, and
clared that Ohio supported none but proviso men.
Adjourned.
THURSDAY March l6.
SENATE.-The ten regiment bill was taken up
motion of M. Clss. Mr.. Calhoun addressed the Sc
ate and spoke at length in opposition to the bi
AMI after a careful examination, had been unable
find single argument in favor of its passage und
existing circumstances and thought that those W
supposed the passage of the bill necessary to intln
date the Mexican government overlooked the actl
condition of that government. 1t was the mere shl
ow OF a government existing by our torbearance