Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13
.Ehlrtielll Congress.

HoUsE..-The House assembled at IL |
o'clock. A. NJ. and was called to order by |
the Speaker, Nr. Winthrop.
Prayer was then offered up by the
chaplain. The journal was read and APP
proved.
After the transaction of some routine
business.
Mr.. wentworth, of Illinois, made an
unsuccessful effort to take I'D the bill in
troduced by Mr.. Wick yesterday, prohib. |
ting the introduction of slaves into the
District OF Columbia.
Mr.. Rockwell, of Connecticut. called for
the regular order of business, when, on
motion, the House resolved itself into a
committee of the whole, on the state of
the Union.
Mr.. McClernand, of Illinois. officiating
as chairman, took up sundry private bills,
which, after considering, The committee
rose, reported progress, and adjourned
over till tomorrow, Saturday.
WASHINGTON. May 20.
At II o'clock the Vice President called
the Senate to order.
Prayer was offered by Rev. MIR. Gurley.
The Vice President laid before the
Senate communication from Gen. Cass,
rendering his resignation, which was ac-
cepted, and the Vice President was or
dered to notify the Governor of Michigan
ofthe Vacancy caused in the representa-
ton from that State by this resignation.
A message in writing was received
from the President, recommending tie
granting of the petition oflhe inhabitants
of Oregon for aid, which was referred to
the Committee on Military Affairs,
Mr.. Benton was appointed chairman
of this committee, the post being vacated
by the resignation Of Gen. Cass.
On motion of Mr.. Atherton, the bill
making appropriations for the Indians was
taken up and slightly amended. The sub.
ject was then informally passed over, and
the Senate after transacting some unim-
portant business, adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Tuck, of n. Hampshire,
moved to suspend the rules, in order that
he might intr oduce bill for the abolition
of slavery in the District of Columbia.
The question was taken and decided in
the gative-ayes So, noes 80:
The Speaker then announced as the
next thing in order, the calling of the
States for the offering of resolutions, &c.
Mr.. Smith, of Ia, moved to suspend the
rules in order that he might offer a resolu-
ton fixing a day for The consideration OF
the bill establishing Territorial Gov
eminent in Oregon. Decided in the
negative.
A message, in writing, was received
from the President. relative to the state OF
affairs now existing in Oregon.
Mr.. Cobb, of Ga, moved to amend the
resolution of MIR. Smith, so as to bring in
bill making appropriations for the pro-
lection of the settlers in Oregon.
Some discussion ensued upon this prop
osition, and it was so modified as to come
up ater the bill organizing Territorial
government had been disposed of.
Mr.. Ashmun moved to suspend The |
rules in order tina, he might offer a joint
resolution to adjourn sine die on the 18th |
July.
The question was taken, and resulted
ayes ll3, noes SO. Two thirds not
voting in the affirmative,i 1T was decided in
the negative.
On motion, the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON. May 30.
SENATE.-Ar. Atkinson introduced
joint resolution in favor Of closing the
present session of Congress on the first
Monday in July. and commencing an ex.
ira session on the first Monday in Oeto-
Der. Laid over.
After discussion about paying Col.
Johnson $4,000 on account ofhis Chloe
taw Academy Bill, the Senate went into
executive sesSion-and soon after adjourn
ed.
HoUsE.-The Military Academy Bill
discussed at much length-and finally
passed with amendments.
WASHINGTON, May 81.
The Senate was assembled as usual
Mr.. Sebastian Of Ark, was qualified and
took his seat.
Mr.. Hale offered joint resolution to
remove the seat of Government to Gin.
cinnati.
The Oregon bill was then taken ND and
considered. Mr.. Benton introduced a
resolution authorizing the President to ao-
cepl the services of a regiment of volun-
teers for the protection OF the Oregon set. |
tiers. Mr.. Hale moved to extend the ord. |
nance OF '87 over that territory. The
further consideration of the bill was post
poned.
The Indian appropriation bill was taken
up, and discussed, and on motion laid aside
informally.
HOUSE, Mr.. Strahm from the commit.
tee on contingent expenses, made re-
port, showing an error In Secretary Wal
ker's report.
The minority of the same committee
ackod fiirfhar t;roo A. Snp,o IL.