Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20
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II HoUSE.-Personal explanations were made
between Mr.. Palfrey, of Mass, and Mr..
Johnson. Mr.. Palfrey rose, he said, for the
purpose of ascertainng whether Mr.. Johnson
intended an insult 10 his family, the other day.
when he put the query he did, respecting the
negro boy.
II Mr. Johnson replied negatively.
II Mr. Collamer, of Vermont, chairman of he
committee on public lands, reported bill re-
specting the Miami lands reserved for soldiers
bounty scrip, which was read the third line
and passed
The bill reported for the pay of Lieut. Gil
lis, ior extra services, was read third time
and passed.
/ The House then resolved Itself into com
miltee of the whole on the state of the Union,
on private bills. After some time spent there
in the committee rose and reported progress,
and the House adjourned.
WAsHlNGToS, Monday, April IL.
SESATE.-Mr. Allen presented the resolu-
tions adopted by the Legislature of the state of
Ohio, in favor of adopting Whitneys railroad
to the Pacific, which were ordered to be print
ed.
Mr.. Rusk of Texas presented the resolutions
from the Legislature of that state respecting
the jurisdiction over the Sabine river, which
were ordered to be printed.
H A petition was presented by Mr. Cameron of
Pa, from the citizens of Philadelphia praying
for the establishment of a post route between
that city and New York, SO as to do away The
monopoly of the Camden and Amboy rail road,
which was referred to the committee on the
post office.
Mr.. Johnson Of Maryland presented a petit
tion signed by MIR. Brckhead, a merchant of
Rio Janeiro, and others, praying for the esab-
lishment Of a reciprocal system of trade, which
was referred to the committee on commerce.
! The California claim bill, after some discuss
ion, was recommitted to the military committee,
without Instructions
The Supreme Court bill was then taken up,
when
Mr.. Atchson of Missouri proceeded to OPP
pose its passage. When he concluded Mr.
Allen of O.. took the floor, and in 4 brief manner
characterized 1t as unnecessary and improper.
He was followed by Mr.. Crittenden of KY,
who supported the bill with his usual ability
Mr. Butler of 5. G.. next took the floor, and
advocated the measure. Mr.. johnson of Md
has the floor on the subject tomorrow.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HousE.-Mr. Cliagham of n. G.. moved to
suspend the rules in order that he might offer
a resolution calling on the President for a copy
of all the correspondence between Gen. Win
field Scott and the War Department, which
was adopted.
Mr.. G.. ]. Ingersoll of Pa, offered resolu-
ton instructing the committee ON ways and
means to enquire of the Secretary of the Treas
ury respecting the alteration oiduties on certain
French importations, for beneftiing the indus .
try of the French
Mr.. Ninlon of Ohio offered an amendment to
it, lnstructlng the committee to inquire what
alteration was necessary in the tariff or 1876
for increasing revenue. Mr.. Bayy moved to
lay the subject on the table, which was decided
in the affirmative. Yeas 90, nays So.
MIR. Bolts of Va. moved 10 suspend the rules, I
in order that he might offer resolution lnquir-
ing of the President whether Gen Scott had !
been suspended, and why. which was decided
in the negative.
After the transaction of some other unim-
portant business the House adjourned.
Tuesday, APRIL ls.
Senate.--Mr. Miller from the Committee on |
Naval Affairs, reported bill TO increase the
medical corps of the Navy
Mr. Dix, from the Committee on Commerce
reported a bill to allow the line Of steamers
between New York and New Orleans to touch
at Havana and receive passengers and mails.
A resolution was introduced for the relief of
Midshpman Rogers for his suferings in Mcx-
co.
Mr. Niles submitted resolution instrucing
the Committee on Finance to inquire into the
expediency of coming quarter dimes, and dis
continuing the coinage Of cents, which was
adopted. L
1000 extra copies of the report of the Secre-
tary of War, as to the number of killed and II
wounded, and deceased in Mexico. were ordered II
to be printed
Mr.. Cass, from the committee on Military \
Affairs, reported back the bill respecting Cali Il
torna claims, without amendment y
The Senate took up the bill respecting the \
Supreme Court, and Mr.. X. Johnson spoke
in its favor. After further debate il was lost.
II to 23. Il
In the House, Mr.. Giddings moved to sus-
pend the rules, that he might offer resolution
for n Select Committee, TO inquire why 20 men,
women and children have been cast into prison
this morning. for attempting TO escape from
bondage. Objections were made, the motion
was lost, and was subjected to much laughter.
Upon the New York election case, Messrs.
Boyder, Starkwcather and Duer spoke. but
without coming to conclusion, the House
adjourned.