The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-03-11

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| 10 the committee on Commerce.
Mr. Dickinson presented the proceedings of
public meeting held at Saratoga, supporting ths
war with Mexico.
Mr.. Clayton peresenied the resolutions, adopt
| ed by the Legislature Of the State Of Delaware
respecting the Whitney railroad. The resolution.
are favorable TO TO the project
ouinotion of Mr. Sewer, the Senate went intC
| executive session.
HOUSE
In the House, Mr. Rockwell Offered a resOlu
| ton 10 stop the debate tomorrow in COMMITTEES
OF The whole, on the bill making appropriations
Tor the deficiencies in the revenues which was
agreed 10.
The House then resolved itself into committee
of the whole on private bills and after some time
spent therein the committee rose, and reported
sundy bills.
The Speaker laid before the House sundry com
municaiions from the Executive Department, re-
latins te the report ofthe Commissioner ofPatenis,
and one relative 10 the number OF eInigIants thai
have migrated TO this country during the last year
| which were ordered 10 be printed.
On motion, the House adjourned.
WAsHISGrox, March 3, 8 1l2PM
The Senate yesterday, in executive session,
amended the treaty in some OF lis PIOylsIOns.-
There but seven Senators opposed 10 the Tati-
fcation, which is expected 10 take place IO-mOf-
row.
SATURDAY, March 4.
SENATE.
At the usual hour the Vice President called the
Senate TO order, and proceeded 10 the regular
morning business.
The Vice President laid before the Senate the
annual report of the Commissioner OF Patents,
showing the operations OF the Patent Office Tor
the past year. Also a communication from the
Secretary of State, showing the number Of emf
grants that have arrived in this country during
the past year, ending on the 30th OF September.
Sundry petitions and memorials were present
Ell A message was Received from the House,
with a number of private bills, which had passed
that body, for the consideration OF the Senate.
Agreeably 10 notice, Mr. Pearce asked and OBJ
tanned leave To bnng IN bull, which was read
three several times, BY unanimous consent, and
passed
1t related to the transportation Of books, maps,
and charts duty free for the use Of the Congress
Ional Library.
Mr. DAVIS, according 10 notice, introduced
joint resolution, which was read a first and
second times, and referred. II related to the APP
propnsting Of the Smithsonian Library BY the
regents.
Mr. Rusk, by leave introduced bill which was
read twice, by unanimous consent, and Ieferrel
10 the committee on Foreign Relations. IL Teia-
ted TO the American State papers.
On motion OF Mr.. Sewer, the Senate went IN
10 Executive session, and was engaged nearly
all day. When the doors we're opened, The Sen
ate, on motion, adjourned.
HOUSE.
In the House, after trsnsacting some unim-
ponant morning business, on motion OF Mr.
Cabell, resolved itself into committee OF the
whole on the state OF the L mon, and took up The
ball making additional appropriations for def-
ciencles in the revenue.
MI CabeIl beng entitled to the floor, entered
into lengthy and strong defence Vi the Admins
tTation-
The entire dsy vas taken up in It's discussion,
and when the committee rose the House adjourn
ed
MONDAY, March 6.
SENATE.
At the usual hour the Vice President called the
Senate to order PRAYER by the Rev Mr.. Gurley
Sundry petitions and memorials were presented
and referred.
Mr.. Benton presented the petition Of Messrs-
Holiday and Others, praying for the establishment
of a Congressional printing office; which Was re-
fened 10 the Committee on Printing
Mr.. Miller presented the resolutions OF the State
of New Jersey, in favor of the Chicago cOnyen-
ton; which were ordered TO be printed.
On motion of Mr.. Sewer, the Senate went into
executive session.
HOUSE
In the House, some uniinporiant morning bus-
ness VAS transacted
Mr.. BRIDGES. the new elected member tIOm The
sixth Congressional District Of Pennsylvania, 10
fill the vacancy OccssiOned BY the death OF Mr.
HOmoeck, appeared to-day, Was 4uallhed, and
took his seat
On motion, the House proceeded 10 consider
the bill eremptng the Judges Of the Supreme
Court from holding Circuits for two years
Jacob Thompson offered an amendment 10 the
effect of eIenpting the Judges from Circuit duties
for one wear, which was adopted, and the ball
passed
NJ. Hall, of No. moved TO suspend the rules
in order 10 take up the resolution returning vote
of thanks 10 Col. DonPhan-
Mr.. Price called for the yeas and nays; the cal
being seconded, the question was taken BY yeas
and nays, and decided in the negstiye-yeas %,
nays IS, twO-thirds not voting for the suspension
of the rules.
Mr.. Cooke submitted a resolution instTucting
the committee on Military 10 enquire what officers
were entitled 10 the vote vi thanks Of Congress;
which was adopted
TUESDAY, March 2.
SENATE.
At the usual hour the Vice President called
the Senate to OpieT.
Sundry petitions and memorials we've presented
and referred.
\ pelltlOu Was pit>chlcN oN M DiA iltiii tLt
citizens Of New NOTk praying for an amendment
of the Custom House laws relative 10 passen-
gers baggage.
jefferson Davis presented the petition Of MAJ
Boreland, praying for an allowance TO be made
to paw the Incarnation prisoners while m con-
hnement IN Mexico
Mr.. Breese submitted resolution iOr the con-
sideratOn Of the Senate to enquire into the eXpe-
diency of establishing a tarif of fees 10 be
charged by Distinct Attorneys which was adopt
ed.
Very little business was done IN the Senate to-
day
On motion of Mr. Sewer the Senate went INTO
Executive session.
HOUSE
The Speaker announced that the inst business
in orleI this morning vas the reports fTom the
Committees.
Mr.. Evans, from the committee on Public
7 anJs - sosnf reSolntlon DrOV11lng f1T