Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-27

the recent mob raised in consequence of H.,
capture and imprisonment Of the runaway
slaves, and proposed TO raise a select Com
mittee TO report what action the house wOul,
take TO secure its members from persona
threats and attacks.
\ Various amendments were offered and dis
cussed, after which a heated discussion wa.
renewed by Messrs. Venable, Haskell, Gid
dings Toombs aod Morse. The last two
contending that the House might entertain
every privileged question whatever, and thai
each member could take care Of himself
He considered that the House had nothing tc
do in this matter without any farther action
the House adjourned.
Friday, April 81.
| The speaker announced the business on the
Speakers table, viz the unfinished business
OF Yesterday, viz: Mr.. Palirey's resolutions.
MIR. Stanton spoke in strong terms of oppo-
sition to them
Mr.. Thompson, If KY, followed on the
same side.
Also MIR. Bailey. He said it would form a
parliamentary precedent.
Washin gton, Monday, april "a.
SENATE.-Mr. Ashley presented Mr.. Bo-
lans credentials to tie seat of Mr. Swan.
Mr. Clarke submiteda resolution instructng
the Committee on he Library, to enquire
whether Washington's Library is for sale, on
what terms, and the expediency of the govern
ment purchasing it. It was adopted.
Mr.. Bell submitted resolutions 10 furnish
each member Of the House with the official re-
port of the Senate proceedings. They were
laid over.
A petition was presented by Mr.. Hale from
citizens of New York, for the investigation of
the conduct of Col. Childs in requiring soldiers
to kneel at the Catholic host. II was referred
to the Committee on Military Affairs.
The Vice President laid before the Senate a
communication from the Executive Committee,
inviting the Senate to Join in the French sym
pathy celebration.
Mr. Pierce moved to take up the bill to re-
lieve John Lorimer Graham.
The bill was read third time and passed.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Cooke moved to suspend the
rules, in order that he might offer a resolution
that the House met hereafter at IL o'clock
Two-thlrds not voting for it, the motion fail
ed.
Mr.. Boyd moved TO suspend the rules, in or
der that the House might take up the Senate
bill. Two-thirds not voting for il, the motion
failed.
Mr.. Vinton moved to suspend the rules to
offer resolution assigning a day for the con-
of sundry appropriation bills. The
question was taken by tellers, and decided IN
the Affirmative.
House adjourned.
Both Houses of Congress adj journcd at one
clock The Government Offices are closed.
Their, was procession in honor Of the French
revolution. There was high wind and much
ust, and the procession was small.
Vashin .rtoa, Tuesday, April 25.
In the Senate, to-day, Mr.. Clayton present
i the petition of citizens of Philadelphia,
raying for the establishment o, post route
etween New York and Philadelphia, IN oppo,,
ton to the Camden and Amboy Railroa, and
lid few words in explanation OF the petition
lessrs. Dayton and Miller of New Jersey de- 4
led the truth Of the statements which sustain
,ading of the petition, and spoke in reply to
he other Senators. It was finally referred to
lie Committee on the Post Office. II
Mr. Rusk, from the Committee on Military II
fairs, reported a joint resolution directing
e Secretary Of War to purchase 5000 pairs
Colt pistols. Il.
Mr.. Badger submitted resolution. instruct
g the Committee on Printing TO inquire into
C causes of the delay of the public printing /
ID what remedy should be applied therefore,
hich was adopted Il,
Mr.. Cass moved to take up the bill relating
the California claims, which was objected to
Mr.. Hale, who desired TO take vote upon O
c leave asked by him on Thursday last, to
roducc a bill concerning riots in the District !,
Columbia. The California bill was taken
}, 25 TO ..
Mr.. Mason addressed the Senate, chiefly in o
ply to Mr.. Badgers remarks of a former day, n
the constitutional question. Mr.. Badger re- !.
ed, and Mr. Benton spoke at length in favor u
the bill Mr.. Underwood has the floor up a
the question tomorrow. h
In the House of Representatives, the bill for J.,
, admission OF the State of Wisconsin into
, Union was speedily ordered for Tuesday n
xt. o
The debate on Mr. Palfrey's resolution of n,
vilege was resumed, and Mr.. Wick of lndi- ;,
a spoke strongly in opposition TO it. Mr.. u
ddings spoke in defence of himself and his a
lrse the resolution was laid on the table, p
D AZ. liz
The House then went into Committee of
Whole, and took up the Senate bill rela- y
g TO bounty lands An amendment was Of a!
ed by Mr.. Thompson of Mississippi, with hi
taking any question, the House adjourned.
FIRE IN SMITHvlLLE, r. 1.-The Cabinet, p'
sh and Paint Shop, 80 by 20 feet occupied gi
Mr.. John u, Smith, assignee of Mr.. Otis pl
ter, was totally consumed by fire on Satur- h'
afternoon, at about 2 o'clock. Loss of fir
p and contents about $4,000 no insurance. hi
e fire is supposed to have been caused by pl
rks from the chimney. The loss falls prn- IN
ally on Mr. Pot,er's creditors. Part ofthe of
yer story was occupied by Mr.. Robert s. W
ornton, as paint shop whose loss is 5000 in
jeremiah Andrews, who occupied another ci
I, sash manufactory, also lost $500 Mr.. of
+. Tourtellou g. Co., Furniture store, loss
10. Mr. Samuel A. Winsor, Furniture ed
e, 800; and several persons who had pc
perty in the store. Mr.. Urah Colwel's
Sc was considerably damaged; also the ae
filings of w. S. Ballou, Rev. w. n. Pats, ag
others, were often on fire. Had it not
n for the newly purchased fire engine, hook le,
ladders, and Benz. Aborn, fire engineer an
the interchangeable exertions Of the fremen