The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27
Gbirtietb Congress,
lST SESSION.
MONDAY, Jan II

MONDAY Jan H.
In the Senate, Mr. Mangum's resolution
calling for General Scots plan of the war,
was taken up.
MIR. Cass opposed the passage He con-
sidered it injudicious at this time to disclose
plans.
Mr.. Mangum replied in support of the re-
the plans Of the Executive ought not to be
disclosed to the american people, when they
had already been disclosed to the Mexicsus
by the public order.
Mr. Allen opposed the resolution jealous
ly, and thought it ought not to pass, and nov
ed to lay the resolution on the table.
Mr. Mangum rejoned
The resolution passed informally.
Mr.. Berrien Submitted resolution for
consideration, instructing the Committee on
the Post Office Department to report meas
ures necessary to expedite the great Southern
Mail.
| On motion the Senate laid aside the morn
ing business and proceeded to the considera-
ton Of the order OF the day, to wit: the Ten
Regiment Bill.
| MI DuICI VI COulll NdIOllHd SIJOAO III up
position to the Bill, and pointed out what, he
considered, were its defects; namely, an I'M
necessary increase in Executive patronage,
already large and dangerous. The amend
ment would increase it. He denounced tho
serviIc compliance to Executive demands,
and feared the members would give him
100000 if desired, merely for the asking
He thought Mexico had right to complain
of the terms demanded by US as the price of
peace.
In the House the Speaker announced as
the first thing in order, the business on the
Speakers table, a resolution to stop the de-
bate on the Presidents Message After some
debates the resolution was postponed till Mon
day.
A large number of resolutions were Of
fered.
Mr.. Giddngs offered a resolution for It
select Committee of five to inquire into tbs
expediency of abolishing slavery in the Dis
trict of Columbia, or removing the Seat of
Government TO free State.
Mr.. Gayle of Alabama moved to lay the
resolution on the table, and called for the
yeas and nays.
Much confusion prevailed in the Hall; se-
veral members were addressing the Chair at
the same time.
The Speaker called loudly for order, rap
ping with his hammer.
Mr.. Giddings wished to modify his resolu-
ton.
Mr.. HARRISON wished to lay the subject on
the table, and called for the yeas and nays.
Mr.. Giddings offered a resolution for the
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the circumstances attending the alledged seiz-
ure, on last Friday, at boarding house in
this city, by three slave dealers, of a colored
servant who had contracted to pay $500 for
his freedom, and had paid all but $50 there
of.
On motion of Mr.. HARRISON, the resolution
was laid on the table, "a 10 SO.
Bills we're introduced and read twice, for
the improvement of certain Harbors on Lake
Erie to amend the act extending the juris-
diction of District Courts in certain cases to
cede the Public Lands in several States to
those States; to extend the time for Military
Land Warrants.
Mr. Winthrop offered resolution Of in
curry as to the propriety Of an amendment
to the Constitution, making Collectors, Post
masters, SC. elective By the people. 1t lies
over.
Mr.. Turner offered joint resolution for
the annexation of New Mexico and Callfor-
mia. 1t lies over.
Mr.. Lincoln introduced bill to amend the
act to raise for a limited time an additional
military force. 1t WAS referred to the militia
ny committee.
Mr. Mead offered a resolution of inquiry
as to the eXpediency Of fixing maximum
for carrying the mail by steamboats, and rail-
roads. Adopted.
Mr.. Goggin offered a resolution, calling
on the President for correspondence relative
to imposing duties on American Tobacco i'm.
ported into Great Britain. Adopted.
Mr.. Botts's resolution calling on the Presi-
dent to communicate the specific object Of his
application to Congress at the last session, for
three millions, and whether any disposition
was made of any portion of that appropriate
ton, or any proportion of it paid to The Mex
lean authorities, or to Mexican officers, civil
or military, and if no disposition was made
of the fund, or any attcmptto secure peace,
his reasons therefor. 1t lies over.
Mr.. King of Georgia, called up his resolr-
ton inquriug what measures are necessary
to regulate the Transmission of mailable mat
ter between the United States and foreign
ports, and the several ports of the United
States. Adopted. Notices were given of
numerous bills to be introduced hereafter.
Mr.. Tompkins offered a series of resolu'
lions calling on the President to state the spe-
,iic objects for which the war is to be prose
,uted, and the means of accomplishing the
ame, 1t lies over. Adjourned