The New York herald., 1848-12-20
TELEGRAPuIC INTELLlGENCE.
THIRTIETH CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSIONS.


SECOND SESSIONS.
Senate.
WAsHINoroH, Dec. 10 18is
Ihs Senafe met at the usual hour, when the Vice
PRESIDENT resumed his seat, and csed-me bers
der. The Rev Mr Sliosr then offered up prayer
Mr. BREHsx offered joint resolution ola ua.ory OF
the law providing for the remuneration Of who
have suffered losses In the military service The rsso-
luton read twice. and referred to the COMMITTEES
the Judiciary.
coRREsroNDENoE RELATIVE TO THE rvncHAsE OF
Mr. MILLER, Of New Jersey, moved to take up the
solution which he offered yesterday calling upon the
President for information concerning any corresp
dsncs had with the of Spain the pur-
chase Of the Island Of Cuba.
MIR. BERRIEN, Of Georgia, opposed the resolution
He said that such In form stop IL might
prove injurious to the public interest He moreover
thought that 1t infrnged upon the Presidents
tive.
Mr.. MILLER, in reply, stated his reasons at some
length for the introduction Of the sad resolution but
he concluded by giving his consent let it lie over
Mr. DIX moved to take up the bill from the House.
authorizing the admission of certain Canadian
tions free of duty; but the melton lost
DOCUMENTS, 80, coScEKNrro THE PANAMA nAILRoAp.
called for yesterday, concerning the railroad across
the Isthmus from Chsgres to Panama After the read
Ing Of 1t, an animated debate sprung up, in which
Messrs. Benton, CAMERoN, Foorr, ALLEN, and others
participated. The discussion was mainly confined to
the merits Of the BILL No decision being arrived at
the subject was infor mslly laid aside.
MIR. BALDWIN submitted . resolution, which was
agreed to- uestng relative to the Pana
Railroad project under the authority Of New Gra-
NADIA and the propositions made this by
that company.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRRspENr.
A sealed message was received from the President
by tho hands Of his private sscretary-soon after
which,
On motion, tho Senate went into executive session,
and after time being spent therein, the door,
were opened ond the Senate adour till to. morrow
House OF Representatives.
WAsHINGroN, Dec. TO-
The members mbled at noon, the Speaker in the
chair who called order After the reading of the
journal, prayer was offered.
PETITIONS, RrroRTs OF COMMITTEES, BILLS ETC.
The SrEAKKR called upon the States for petitions,
and upon committees for reports when various petit
tions and memorials were presented and duly re.
ferred. Several bills were also reported and appro-
priately referred.
Mr.. GREELEY presented petition, numerously
signed by citizens of New York. in Of land re-
form, which was appropriately referred
RErERRING THE PRESIDENTS ANNUAL MESSAGE.
The House resolved itself into a committs Of the
whole Mr. THOMPSON. Of Iowa, in the CHAIR and took
up Mr.. Vinton's resolution referring the Presidents
Message to various standing committees.
Amendment offered among which was one BY
Mt MEAD, of virginis proposing to refer that portion
fha tn rha aaata iah
torisl Governments, to q select committee of nine;
which, after some discussion, was put and lost.
Another amendment was offered by Mr. CoBB Of
Georgia. proposing to refer that portion Of the Mes
sage relating TO the tariff question: to the committees
on agriculture and commerce.
This proposition was warmly discussed by Mr. Cosa
of Georgia, Mr.. RUMsEr, of New York, Mr.. CBARLEs j.
INGERsoLL of Pennsylvania, Mr. HOLMES, Of South Ca.
roina, MIR. GENTRY, Of Tennessee, Mr.. THoMrsoy Of
Pennsylvania, and others.
Mr.. GREENE, Of Missouri, replied to Mr. THoMrsor,
and accused him of Inconsistency in having support
ed General Lewis Ca.s for the Presidency, and now
turning around and opposing the present tariff
MIR. HoRAcE GRrELEY of New York, followed in q
plain and forcibe speech, in which he advocated Mr.
Rumseys motion to refer the tariff portion of the Pro-
sident's message to the Committee on Manufactures
He said that the President in his me.ssge had
allied manufacturers arstocratio class claim
ing exclusive privileges, and that he wished 1t replied
to- The Committee on Manufactures could bsst do
it; the said committee had reported the tariff bill Of
1912 which recommitted to the Committee of Ways
nd Means, as he hoped this would be. However he
would be contented, he said with reference Of the
matter to either committee, provided that proper an
be made to the Interpretations contained in
he message.
tMr. GREELEr's remarks were listened to with pro.
ound and respectful attention
Mr.. MARVIN, of New York, followed in . speech Of
ome length, in which he gave history Of the most
recent legislation on this subject |
MIR. FISHER, of Ohio, has tho floor, and will resume
he discussion Of the question to. morrow.
On motion, the House adjourned.
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The Ohio Legislature.
COLUMBUS, Dec. 10, 1S48.
SENATE.
The Senate was engaged In interesting debate
O. day, q resolution offered by Mr.. Archibald, in
tructing the Judiciary Committee to inquire into ths
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