Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-07
Congressional Proceedings.

death OF his colleague, MIR Fairfield Mr. Niles
followed with an eloquent eulogy upon the char
acter and public services of the deceased con-
GLIDING with the usual resolutions. The funeral
was appointed to take place at noon tomorrow.
House.-Mr Jones, Of Tennessee, introduced
resolution of inquiry as to the expediency Of
authorizing temporary employment of addi-
tonal clerks in the Pension Office. The pream-
Bile states that some nine thousand applications
for bounty lands and land scrip, under the act Of
last session, are now on file in the Pension Office,
not examined, and the number is daily increas-
ing. Besides these, there are large numbers
partially examined and suspended; and without
additional assistance, there must be great delay
in adjusting these claims, and manifest injustice
done to claimants. A debate ensued, in which
Messrs Jones, Brodhead, Houston Of Alabama,
Goggin, Stanton, White, Schenck, Toombs Saw
yer, and Smith Of Illinois participated.
During the debate, several amendments or
notifications were suggested; but before any ac-
ton was had thereon, a message was received
from the Senate, announcing the death OF Dir
Fairfield. The euogy was pronounced by Mr.
luminous, who offered the usual resolutions
which passed unanimously. The House then
adjourned, to attend the funeral tomorrow, at
noon.
TUESDAY, Dec. 2s.
The Senate to-day adopted resolution TO at
his lodgings, and appointing Mr. Clarke, Of Rhode
Island, TO accompany the corpse of Saco, Maine
In the House, Mr. Hunt, Of New York, gave
notice of his intention, TO introduce resolutions
of thanks TO Gen. Scott and his officers and ar
my. Mr. Sawyer, of Ohio, offered a resolution
to regulate the trade of the whites with the In
dams
Mr. Caleb B. Smith, of Indiana, offered pc
titon for the abolition of slavery in the District
of Columbia, and moved its reference TO the
committee on the District. Mr. Cabell, of Flor
ida, obtained the floor hereupon, and descanted
at length upon the importance Of adhering to tho
compromises of the Constitution on mo-
ton of Mr. Williams, of Maine, the House ad-
journed to attend the funeral of the late Mr.
Fairfield.
WEDNESDAY,, Dec 20.
In the Senate the Vice President presented a
IvPvrt fsorn tho Secretary of the Navy, relating
to expenditure Of contingent appropriations.
Mr. CasS, from Committee on Military Affairs,
reported q bill to provide for the further prose-
cution Of the war, and bill relative to volun-
teers.
Mr. Anterior reported the House bill to pro-
vide for the deficiency in the subsistence appro-
priation, which was read third time, and pass
ed.
Agreeably to notice, Mr. Ashley obtained leave
to bring in bill relating to general pre-emp-
ton law, which was read first and second time
by consent, and referred to the Committee on
Public Lands
Mr. Westcott reported bill to increase the
number Of examining clerks in the Patent office.
On motion Of Mr. Crittenden the bill for the
purchase of the Madison papers was taken up,
and debate thereon postponed till Tomorrow
message having been received from the House,
announcing the death of Mr. Bradley. MIR Felch,
of Michigan, responded in feeling and eloquent
manner. Adjourned.
In the House, Mr. Charles E. Stuart, of Mich
igan, announced the decease Of Mr. Edward
Bradley, who was elected to the present Con-
grcss from that State, but died several months
since, and Mr. s. was chosen to fill the vacancy.
The House tbereupon adjourned.
THURSDAY, Dec. 80.
In the Senate, the resignation Of Mr. Cass. as
Il regent Of the Smithsonian Institute, was an
nounced.
Mr. Reverdy Johnson's resolution was adopted,
calling for the number Of volunteers received in.
lumber Of DEATHS na the hesR sa &C. Of til"
The bill to purchase the Madison papers was
passed, 22 to IS.
Mr. Cas- moved the postponement Of prior or
ders to take up the bill to Increase the Army.
Mr. Calhoun opposed the motion, and desired
che discussion of his Resolutions before the SEN
ate proceed to action on the bill
Mr. Cas- thought the discussion Of the Resolu-
tons could have no practical effect on the pas.
sage Of the bill. 1t was important to the coun.
try to have the Army increased without DELAY.
Mr. Clayton and Mr. Berrien desired the post
ponement, though not opposed to granting sup
plies. The latter thought the resolutions Of MIR
Calhoun had an important bearing on the amount
of supplies to be granted
Mr. Allen strenuously opposed delay.
Mr. Hale pronounced the War essentially
wrong in its origin and progress. He insisted
that the desire to propagate Slavery was the real
cause Of the War
After further debate the motion prevailed, 10
to 10, the Vice President giving the casting vote
The bill was then taken up and read, soon after
which the Senate went into executive session,
and adjourned to Monday.
In the House, Mr. Tuck of N H., presented
three anti-slavery memorials from Philadelphia.
The first was referred to the Judiciary Commit
tee, and the Others laid on the table.
Mr. Gayle, of Alabama, moved reconsidera.
tion OF the reference of the first memorial; the
motion lies over under the rules
Mr. Stevens resolution instructng the Com |
mittee on Printing 10 inform the House when
the annual Message of the President is expected
from the printers, and whether any action of this
House is necessary to expedite the public print
ing, was adopted.
Neither House was in session on Friday or
Saturday last
MONDAY, Jan. 8.
Senaie.-The Vice President submitted re-
port from the Secretary of War in relation TO
the occupation Of Fort Armstrong.
Mr. Hunter, of Va, submitted resolution,
calling on the President for the correspondence
OF MIR Wise relative to the slave trade.
MIR Benton submitted resolution directing |
the printing Of the history of Col. Doniphans
expedition.
Mr. johnson Of Louisiana introduced Joint
resolution for the appointment of a Commission
er to examine the claims of our citizens against
Mexico.
The bill to provide clothing for the volunteers
was passed.
The bill to raise the ten new regiments was
then taken ap, and Mr. Cass ably advocated its
passage, and declared his intention not TO bring
political topics into the discussion
In the House, Mr. Johnson's motion 10 lay on
the table the resolution of Mr. Goegin, instruct
ing the Postmaster General to renew the late
contract for carrying the great Southern mail,
was made the order of the day for tomorrow.
AIR g. w. Jones submitted a resolution, au-
thorizing the committee on revolutionary pen
sions TO enquire into the expediency of author
iZing the Secretary Of War 70 appoint more
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