The examiner., 1848-07-01
- CONGRESS-.

I-- - CONGRESS-. Z
WEDSEsDAY, June 81.
SENATE.
The Senate being called to order, the Vice Pres
ident laid before the Senate communication from
the Secretary of Treasury relating TO the hospital
money which was ordered 70 be printed.
Mr.. Niles from Post Office, Sc, Committee re-
ported bill hxing unioun rate of postage on
letters at cents TO be prepaid, otherwise scents
70 De charged; Newspapers l cent, prepaid, 9th
erwise cents.
NJ. Niles addressed the Senate, saying that TIE
object of the bin was to elicit public opinion TO
govern the action of the next Congress.
The Indian APRON alton bill was passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Hannegsn the Senate went in
TO Executive session, and then adjoumsdT
HOUSE.
In the House, Mr.. Burt speaker pro TEN.
stormy debate ensued Today on the Post Office
route bill, which prpvidts for the extension Of
routes beyond the limits OF Texas. The bill was
finally ordered 10 be engrossed.
On motion OF Mr.. Ninton the House took up in
Committee OF the Whole the General Appropria-
ton Bill, Mr.. Root in the chair
Mr.. Nlnton reported an amendment reducing the
Navy appropriations TO peace establishment,
adopted and the bill was passed containing sundry
dry dock appropriations.
The House then Adjourned.
THURSDAY, June y
SENATE.
The Senate was called To order and proceeded to
business.
The hour for assembling hereafter is fixed at IL
o. o'cock.
The house resolution fixing the day for the fna
adjournment, was considered.
MIR. Badger offered an amendment 10 re e-assem-
bic on the second Monday in November.
Mr.. Hannegan preferred the third Monday in
October.
Mr.. Atehison advocated the passage of the reso-
luton in few remarks.
Mr.. Clayton expressed himself in hvor Of the
resolution in an able speech.
Mr.. Butler opposed any action at present
Mr.. Atherton said he was opposed to the resolu-
ton
Mr. Foote charged that the wings desired the
adjournment TO avoid the slavery question.
Mr.. Mangum replied that they were ready TO
meet any issue.
Mr. Miller charged Csss with having taken both
sides of the Wilmot Proviso question.
Mr. Foote defended Cass, and said that Cass
had defeated the Proviso, and that at one time he
had favored it, but had seen the error of his
ways.
The Senate then adjourned till Friday ~iihou,
taking the question.
HOUSE.
After an exciting debate Mr.. Vinton called for
| the regular order Of business.
The Senate bill amending the Naturalization
Laws was passed
On motion of Mr.. vinton the House went into
| Committee Of the Whole on the Civil Diplomatic
Appropriation bill, which was debated till the
hour Of adjournment.
FAIDAY, June q.
SENATE.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Dodge, ofWisconsin,
took his seat.
Most Of the proceedings of to-day were unim-
Portant
The Oregon bill was debated, and private bills,
| considered.
HOUSE.
In the House the Speaker resumed his chair.
Mr. Hunt, chairman Of the Commerce Commit
/ tee, submitted a report upon the memorial OF the
Chicago Convention, which was laid over.
| Mr.. Goggin, from the Post-0fice Committee.
submitted a report TO amend the postage law, so
as to establish uniform system of cent rates
SATURDAY, June "a.
SENATE.
In the Senate, a bill providing for the despatch
/ OF business in the Supreme Court
The balance of the day consumed in the
consideration of private bills.
| HOUSE.
In the House no other business was done thai
| the consideration of private bills.
Both Houses adjourned till Monday.
| MONDAY, June 36.
| SENATE.
In the Senate Mr.. Atchison presided, owing tC
the temporary absence Of MIR. Dallas.
Mr.. Walker Of Wisconsin was sworn in and tool
his seat
Messrs. Dodge and Walker drew lots a. TO thei
term Of Office Mr. Dodge drew the term 10 expire
i in 1851, and Walker that Of 1S49.
Mr.. DAVIS froa the Commerce Committee, re
ported bill making appropriations for hght-hou
ses, buoys, sc. 's
i Mr.. .Boriand from the Committee on Public
Lands reported joint resolution for the constrnc
ton of Whitneys Rail Road. 1
The Senate then took up the Oregon bill
II Mr. Dix addressed the Senate in support OF th'
Barnbumer's views and Van Buren's letter.
Mr.. Calhoun has The floor on this question 70
to-morow. ,,e. .s .
HOUSE
In the Hous.s, Mr. Feaiherston moved for sus
pension Of the ules, in order 70 take up the mo
ton 10 considsrthe engrossmento OF the Post OHIO
bill, which melton was negatived.
Mr.. vinton caen Withdrew his motion for the pre-
The House then took up the General Appropris
\ tion bill.
> Mr.. Feathsrston, being entitled to the floor
J spoke against lhe Wilmot Proviso-
axasnst the at Mon 81 editorial, aud oass' extr
!. charges while territorial Governor.
= Mr. Clarke, OF Ky, followed 5re e
Mr.. Thompson Of Pa, also spoke.
When the Committee rose and iha house az
ljourned. eae a1
TurspAY, June q.
SENATE. -
: The Senate being called 10 order proceeded
business. al -e
Il resolution was adopted 70 attend the lying
the corner stone of the Washington monument.
II - 80
20 aid the indi,ent insane referred and ordere
10 be printed - 49,
nl Mr.. Niles introduced bin 10 aid Whitney's ra
road 10 the Pacific, and moved 10 refer IL 70 81
= lect committee, which was agreed TO- s
ri The Senate then took up the Oregon bill.
yl Mr.. Bright save notice that he woeld offer u
Missouri COMPROMISE as an amendment
Mr. Calhoun addressed the Senate, that Co