Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14
CONGRESS-.

Dec. g.
SENArE.-The Message was received at pre.
clsely live minutes past IL. The reading was
commenced Immediately, and was concluded at
2J'clcck and 30 minutes.
ana lO,OOO copies of the Message and docu-
ments, IN addition TO the usual number, were or
deted to be printed.
HousE.-Mr. McClclland gave notice of
motion for leave to introduce bills" making an.
preparations tor the prosecution, repair and com.
pletion Of certain Iarbor Improvements on the
Western Lakes making appropriations for tho
improvement Of certain harbors on Lake Mchi.
gan, and of the ST. CLAIR Flats" making a n an
preparation ofland for the construction of canal
around the falls of St Marie, 10 the State Of
Michigan"
Mr.. Goggin gave notice Of n motion for leave
10 introduce a bill " to reduce the rates of postage
on letters and newspapers, to establish uniform
postage charges, and to correct abuses of the
Thanking privilege"
MIR Greeley gave notice of motion for leave
to introduce n bill to discourage speculation IN
Public Lands, and to secure homes thereon to
actual settlers and cultivators."
The Presidents Annual Message was then lat
eight minutes past l2) presented to the House
by Mr. J. Knox Walker, the Presidents private
secretary, aud the reading thereof was ordered.
The reading was commenced Immediately, and
concluded at seventeen minutes past O'clock
and subsequently, by Mr.. Haskell of Tenn. to
dispense with the reading, but no votes were la
ken thereon, Mr.. Vnton suggesting that such
course had never been adopted on any former oc.
cason, and might be considered an act of disre-
spect toward the Chief Magistrate of the nation.
Mr.. Brodhead moved the printing of $4,000 of
the Message and Documents for the use of the
House.
1t was so ordered. Adjourned.
Wednesday, Dec. 6.
SENATE.-In the Senate the credentials of Mr..
Upham, as Senator from Vermont, were presen-
ted when, 10 quorum being present, the Senate
adjourned.
HousE.-Mr. Rockwell of Conn. introduced a
resolution, providing for the appointment of
Chaplain, which was agreed to-
The nominees were Rev. Mr.. Dewey and Rev.
Mr. Gurley
Rev. Mr.. Gurley was elected-receiving l56
votes out Of III.
Message was received from the President.
referring TO his signature of the Oregon bill of
the last session, and giving his reasons therefor.
The Message was laid upon the table, without
reading, and the House adjourned quarter To 1
O'clock Yeas "a, Nays g.
Dec. 2.
SENATE.-Mr King of Alabama announced
the death OF his late colleague, (iion. Dixon II,
Lewis in very feeling ard touching address,
1" WHICH lie u"eit upon his character, talents and
patriotism.
The usual badge Of mourning was ordered,
with the usual ceremonies.
HousE.-Thc Hon Mr.. Ashnnn of Mass. in
troduced, and called for consideration, resou.
ton, ordering the publication of the debates of
the House, IN two newspapers in Washington,
WIS the National in,eligehcer and Washington
UnIon,-upon the terms agreed upon by the 9TH
er body.
MIR. Wentworth of Illinois, opposed the reso-
luton. 1t was proposition, he said, to pension
Ola and established Party Presses upon the
House or the country.
MIR. Root of Ohio opposed the resolution, and
at some length,-but wnie he was speaking, the
Secretary OF the Senate came in, ard the Speak
er cried a-.HeSsdge from the Sendie, announcing
the death OF the Hon. Dixon H. Lewis
Mr.. Harris of Alabama then addressed the
Hause upon The virtues and the abilities of the
deceased, and closed by offering the customary
resolutions.
Whereupon, the House adjourned lin concur
renee with the Senaie,) over to Monday.