Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-03-30
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Washington, Sshnaoy, March 25.

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IN. Senate wasBot in session The House
OF Representatives, took up the report on the
seat IN that body contested between Messrs.
Munroe and Jackson Of New York. Mr. jack
son is the sitting member The report of the
committee in favor Mr.. Munro, and minor
'ty report against him, were both ordered TO be
printed.
Washington, Monday, March 27.
SESATR.-Mr. Dix presented the petition OF
MIR. Read, asking for compensation foe the
loss of the privateer Gen. Armstrong, which
vas referred to the committee on foreign rela-
sons. .l .'t .. ..|
ME. Yulee offered resolution calling upon
tho Secretary ofthe Treasury for information
in relation 10 the receipts and expenditures of
hospital money for the last fifteen years.
Mr.. Johnson, Of Louisiana, moved to take
up the bill relating to the granting of certain
lands in Louisiana for railroad improvement
which motion was agreed to.
Mr.. Athcrton moved to lay the bill upon the
table, which motion was agreed to.
Mr.. Cass gave notice that he would movo to
take up the bill for the payment Of the Cahfer.
Liza claims, tomorrow.
Mr.. Dickinson, from the committee on finance
reported bill for the establishment of branch
mint in the city of New York.
The Senate then proceeded to the considera-
ton of the loan bill.
Mr.. Niles addressed the Senate relative To
the finances and examined the whole subject
with much care.
lie spoke at some length in opposition to
the bill and against the estimates of the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, giving as his opinion that
the commercial prosperity, which was so great
last year, has declined and would farther decline
and would ultimately compel resort to a
higher tariff unless tax was imposed to pay
the national debt.
Mr.. A,hertou replied, defending the Secre-
tary's estimate
Mr.. Davis of Massachusetts inquired whether
the public debt would be more than hundred
millions Of dollars if all accounts were closed
tomorrow.
Mr.. Athcrton said that would depend upon
certain contingencies.
Mr.. Hannegan has the floor for tomorrow
The Senate then went into Executive session
and remained three hours engaged in the dis
cusson relative to the published treaty, without
any definite action upon the subject.
HousE.-The Speaker presented the resolu
tons Of the Legislature of Massachusetts, ex,
pressing tHanks 10 the committee tliat escorted
the remains of Mr.. Adams.
Mr.. Ilaralson moved TO make the Join
resolution refundng moneys advanced for thC
transportation of volunteers the order Of the
day for Wednesday, which was agreed to.
The Speaker announced as the first business
in order, the message of the President refusing
to communicate Mr.. Slidcll's instructions.
Mr. Boyd moved to take up the ten regi
meat bill, which was negativcd.
On motion of Mr.. Vntou, tho House then
resolved itself into committee of the whole, anc
took up the Indian appropriation bill. After
much discussion on sundry items, the committee
rose and reported it to the House. The amend
;ncnts were concurrcd in by the Iouss, and
the bill as amended was passed
Several resolutions Of enquiry were Offered
and agreed TO, when on motion the iious,
adjourned.