Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-12-14
THIRTIETH CONGRESS-,
SECOND SESSION.

This body assembled at the Capitol on the 4th inst
Most of the members were present and answered TO
their names The first day was taken up principally
in settling peliminaries. The following is all that
we deem Of any interest to our readers.
SENATE-Mr Douglas gave notice that he Should
Tomorrow, or at some early day. ask leave to intro
duce the following bills:
A bill to establish the Territory of Minnesota.
bill to establish the Territory of Nebraska.
A bill to establish the Territory of New Mexico
NEW STATE.
A bill for the Introduction of California as State
Of the Union.
SEVENTH CENSUS.
Mr.. Cameron gave notice that he should, to morrow,
or at some early day. ask leave to introduce bill to
provide for taking the Seventh census.
IloUsE.-Mr. llenly offered the following resoll
ton:
Resolved, (tho Senate concurring) That two chap
ain of different determinations, be elected by Con-
gess by each House, to during the present
session, W no shall interchange weekly.
Mr., II. moved the prcvions question, which was
seconded and, under the operation thereof the reso-
luton agreed to.
Mr.. Smith, Of Illinois, gave notice nf his intention
to ask leave to introduce bills of the following titles
A bill granting to the State of Illinois the right of
way, and donation Of the public lands, for making
! TdUIOdu CONTRIBUTING INC upper ana lower MISSISSIPPI
with the chain Of northern lakes at Chicago and also
fir the northern cross railroad, with branch to Alton;
and for other purposes.
bill granting the right Of way to the States of In
diana and Illinois, and donation of each alternate
section OF the public lands each side of raid road,
to aid in the construction Of railroad from New Alba
ny, in the State of Indiana, to Alton, Illinois.
On motion Of Mr.. Cobb, Of Georgia. the House ad-
journed.
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SENATE The reception and reading of the Pres-
dents Me5sageAnd determining how many copies of it
should be printed for the use of the Senate, occupied
the second day.
HoUsE.-Noccs Of motions to introduce bills were
given as follows, viz:
By Mr. Sawyer A bill to cgalize the location OF
certain land warrants at the land Vhlce at Defiance,
Ohio and for other purposes.
BY Mr.. Goggin: bill to reduce the rates of post
age on letters and newspapers, to establish uniform
postage charges and to correct abuses of the ranking
privilege.
Mr.. McCellond gave notice of motion for leave
to introduce bills OF the following titles:
A bill making appropriations for the preservation
repar, and completion of certain harbor improvement
on the Northern lakes
A bill making appropriation for the improvement Of
certain harbors on luke Michigan, and of the st
Clair Flats
A bill making an appropriation of land for the con
suuction Of Canal around the falls of st. Malie, IL
the State of AIichnan.
BY Mr.. Greedy: a bill to discourage speculation il
public lands and to secure homes thereon to actua
actual settlers and cultivators.
The Presidents Message was received and read
and fifteen thousand copies ordered to be printed 70
the use Of the Representatives, and the House ad
journed.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6.
SENATE The Vice President laid before the Sen
the reports Of the Secretary of State and the Sec
rotary OF the Treasury.
Mr.. Phelps presented the credentials of Mr. Uphar
of Vermont, which we're read.
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. Rockwell c
Connecticut introduced resolution, providing for til
election of Chaplain, which was agleed to-
The nominees were Rev. Mr.. Dewey and Rev. MI
Gurley.
Rev Mr.. Gurey was eected-receiying 1856 vote
out Of III.
Mr.. Wentworth of Illinois, offered the followin
resolution, which lies over at present -
Resoued, That the President of the United State
be requested to inform this House whether he has re
ccved any information Of the Imprisonment or ARE;
Of citizens Of the United States in the Province {
Ireland by the British authorities and if SO, the cauS
cs thereof. And also, if not deemed inconsister
with the public interests to inform this House wis
steps have beentakontor therrelease and to frnis
it with copies of all correspondence that has take
place in relation to the matter.
A message was received from the President, refer
ring to his signature to the Oregon bill of the last ses
sion, and giving his reasons therefor. The messag
was laid on the table, without reading, and the Hous
adjourned quarter to | oclock-yoas "a, nays G3.
THURSDAY, Dec. 7.
SENATE. Mr. Kng of Alabama announced tn
death Of his late colleague, Hon. Dixon H. Lewis, i
very feeling and touching address, in which he dive
upon his character, talents, and patriotism.
The uSugl BADGE q, mOUrninr was orlnrpd far thq