New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-02-09

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SENATE. .wAsHIscros. Feb :. ls4s.
A message was announced from the house IL
Communicated the vote Of thanks passed yesierdsy
10 Generals TAYLOR and Scorr. Senator 4 LEk
suggested that the officers OF the Navy should De
included and moved that the resolution be referred
for that purpose. -. =
Mr. M.scuN proposed separate resolution OF
thank, 70 the officers Of the Navy and hoped 1t
would pass immediately.
Mr. Mills thought that ali were sgreed upon me
prouriety Of some definite expression OF OPINION
whatever difference might exist in relation 10 the
form and scope Of the resolutions
The motion 20 refer them 70 the COMMENCE 70
report complete. was adopted.
The Ten Regiments bill was then taken up:
Mr. MILLER addressed the Senate IN opposition
10 the bill.
He referred 10 the Presidents Messages, and
argued that - war was no, prosecuted now io'
the accomplishment Of the objects laid down Ia the
act Of 18th May lsi6, recognizing the existence OF
the war and providing FOR carrying Il on
Nj UNDERWOOD obtained the foor. but yielded
il 70 Mr. Niles VINO addressed the Senate IN sup
port OF the bill.
Mr.. Gas. minated that he would, tomorrow, In
troduce a resolution providing for evening sessions
until the bill is disposed OF. The debate had been
unusually protracted. and prompt action having be
come necessary to sustain the kouor and interests
of the country. he would be compelled to urge the
holding Of evening sessions.
Mr.. BERRIES was strongly opposed 10 the course
suggested by Mr. CAss. The measure was too
important and involved so many questions con-
nected with the welfare Of this country and Next
CO. that he must object to pressing II through with
out mature elaboration He could not see the
rroprieiy Of pressing this important measure. Ad-
journed. -,,-,.,
Mr. J. r. iNGERsOLL Of Pennsylvania. reported
resolution 10 give the widows OF deceased mem
bers Of Congress the sum usually allowed by the
House for the bursl expenses OF member
Mr.. ATKINSON Of Virginia opposed it, Even If
be were alone in his opposition to It, he declared
that be would vote against IT,
twas finally referred; Ayes 20; Noes o..
\ bill 70 change the location of certain Light
Houses aud B10ys was passed
A bill was reported from the Senate, to extend
the existing Pension Laws, 10 the Ordnance de-
psrtment Ii was referred.
A bill from the Senate 10 appoint an examining
officer To the Patent Office at a salary OF s23OO
with assistants at 81 400, was taken up y motion
was made 70 referit 20 the Committee OF W avs and
Means.
Mr. PETIT Of Indians, opposed tie reference
He said that AZ present SIX months time Is lost De
fore the patentee can have his claims considered
He wss in favor OF adequate salaries, 70 men OF
talent in a department Of the government so IN
timately connected with the progress OF science
and art and the Development OF the resources OF
the whole Union.
At present be said. there ia a surpus Of 500
600 year paid into the National Treasury from
the Patent Otice. All this money comes out Of the
rockets OF the Inventors or pstentees. One dollar
Of the proposed additional expense need not come
oct Of the Treasury. lt will be paid by inventors.
Tor whose benefit the increase Of officers IS required
Mr. Hill of Tenn. while he concured with Mr.
ATKINSON. wanted 20 know who was to have the
appointment of the proposed ohicers-~ss 1.-THE
I.a tod p
know how the revenue of the Paien, Office was
Appropriated
The L1sn bill authorizing the Government, u
borrow SIS. 500 600 to meet the expenses OF the
war. was then taken up.
The question before the House was an amend
ment 10 substitute 500 600 for sic 100000.
Mr. vIsToS OF Ohio. spoke at great length on
the fiscal regulations of the Government
Mr. LIeoS Of Mary lsnd, followed in support OF
the bill. Adjourned.