The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-12-23

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disputed members from Hamilton county from vo-
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}s m2 SExATE-Mond,y, Dec. IL.
Mr. Fitzpatrick, new Senator from Alabama,
in place Of Dixon H. Lewis, deceased, appeared,
and took his seat.
MI. Borland's credentials, as Senator from Ar
kansss. were presented.
Resolutions were adopted, calling for lnforina-
tion respecting the transfer Of Government stocks
The annual, Report Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury was received.
Mr.. Douglass introduced bill to admit Cafor.
nia into the union. .,,
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES. re
The Standing Committee Of last session, were
rs.sppointed.
Resolutions were adopted, instructing the prop
or committees 10 report appropriate bills tor i'm
proving the western rivers and harbors.
Also for forming territorial governments for Up
per California, &c. A
The appropriate committee has been instructed
TO report, as to the cxpedisncy Of electing the
President by direct vote Of the people
ad E ~ SENATx-Tuesday, Dec. IL.
Mr.. Cameron presented petition from citizens
Of Columbia county, Pennsy ylvania, praying tor
reduction OF the Tariff -
Mr.. Dickenson offered q resolution which was
agreed 70, inslruciing the Committee on Post Of
fice and Post roads, respecting the mail service.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
A number Of petitions were presented.
Mr.. Henly moved that III, Committee on FL.
nance be instructed to enquire into the expeden-
cy Of establishing branch mint in California.
The resolution ceding the land east Of the Rio
Grands to Texas, was objected to and laid over.
9a.i SENArE-Wedne Dec. l3.
MIR. Benton presented memorial, from the
citizens of New Mexico, asking for the establish
msnt Of q territorial government fse...
Mr.. Clayton expressed his determination in fa-
vGr Of such organization as that which he advoca-
ted last year. ,.. .s.as.., .r s
Mr.. Benton moved to print the memorial.
Mr.. Calhoun protested against the consideration
Of the subjects referee to in the memorial.
Some angry words occurred between Mr.. Ben
ton and MessIs, Calhoun and Wes.cott.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
In pursuance of notice given. Mr.. Greely in.
troduced bill. giving the freedom Of the public
lands to actual settlers.
Mr.. Palirsy asked leave to introduce bill, pro.
hibi,ing slavery in tho District Of Columba-re-
fused $3.50 oa0
Mr.. Focte offered resolution, directing the
appropriate committee to report bill for the or.
xaniz.iion Of a territorial government In CaIifor-
mia. to the exclusion of slavery.
A motion to lay on the table being negatived,
the resolution was adopted
't7ta 2'eiW SrNArE-Thursday, Dec. IA.
Mr.. Webster appeared in his seat this morning
Sundry petitions were presented.
10 pursuance to notice previously given. Mr..
Cameron introduced bill in relation TO the next
census OF the United States. which was twice read
and referred. 81 stA7 BP 4
Mr.. Benton, on leave. introduced bill 10 au.
shorize contract with Aspenwell, and others. to
construct Railroad across the Isthmus Of Panama.
The bill was made fhe special order Of tue day Tor
Monday.
Mr.. Butler, of South Carolina. then announced
the death Of Mr. Sims, Repi esentative from that
State; and after the customary resolutions, the
Senate adjourned until Monday. , II
~ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. Walker announced the death OF Mr.. Sims
Of South Carolina. and after pronounciug eulogy
"a The dseeased, the customary resolutions of re-
spsct and coincidence were passed, the House I'D.
journsd until Monday.
oo-A public meeting at San Francisco, the 18th
September, fixed the value Of the gold dust. In the