The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-07-15


the crowds of strangers with them The ceremonies on lay
ing the corner of the Washington Monument were
imposing throughout and have left lasting impression
here particularly the minds OF all who heard the sple
did address TO the Speaker of the House All representa- as
noble and startling production, and tea coured from
many eyes as it was delivered ORLEANS
Late Congressional Proceedings
SENATE Washington, july 6, l848.-Memo-
riaIs and petitions were presented by Messrs Dix,
Sebastian. Hamin, Westcott and Butler.
Mr.. Dix from the committee on commerce, re-
ported without amendment, House bill to estab-
lish the collection district of Brunswick, In the
State Of Georgia, AID it was passed.
On motion of Mr.. Phelps, the Senate took up the
Joint resolution from the House to surrender to the
State of Vermont two brass cannon captured in
III, at Bennington, and it was passd.
On motion of Mr.. Felch, House resolution to
change the location of lighthouse on Lake Supe-
riOr Michigan, was taken up and passed.
On motion of Mr.. Yulee, joint resolutions TO
authorize the submission of certain claims to arbi
tration, was taken up and read third time. Laid
over
On motion of Mr. Dayton, the joint resolution re.
lating to the taking of the next census, was taken
up and passed.
Mr.. Downs submitted resolution setting apart
after the present week, Friday and Saturday OF
each week, alter II O'Clock, for the consideration
first of Senate private bills, and then those of the
House; and that when so considering Senate bills,
PLANTATION, shall be passed over, until the other prI
waite bills shall have been disposed of. Lies over
Several adverse reports, from committees, were
made and cOncurred in.
On motion of Mr.. Bright, the Oregon territorial
bill was then taken up, and Mr.. Mason, OF Va, adj
dressed the Senate at length, i'll opposition to the
twelfth seeton i'll defence of the right of the South,
and in reply to the remarks, on this subject, OF
Messrs Dix and Phelps. At the conclusion ofMr.
Mason's remarks, Mr.. Johnson, Of Ga, expressed
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at his request it was passed over informally.
On motion of Mr.. Atherton, the Naval Appro-
priation bill was taken up, and debate ensued on
an amendment proposed in reference to the apprO-
priaton for naval hospitals, in which Messrs. Ath-
erton, Benton Borland, Phelps Sebastian Stur-
geon johnson, of La, Davis, of Miss, Breese, Da
Wis, of Mass. Downs, Westcott, and Underwood,
participated The bill was finally laid aside, with
out action on the amendment.
A message was received and read from the Presi-
dent of the United States, communicating officially
the ratification by Mexico of the Treaty of Peace
and laying before Congress, copies of the treaty as
exchanged by the two governments; and the cor
respondence in relation thereto with our commits
sioners. The President cOngratulates Congress and
the nation the restoration of peace, refers to the
terms of the treaty. states the necessity OF appolnt
ing commissioner and surveyor on the boundary
established, and commissioners to ascertain the
claims of our citizens to be adjusted under the
treaty He refers to the great value of the territory
acquired, and to the great advantages TO our com
merce and prosperity which are to follow from tins
acquisition. He deems the immediate extension OF
our laws over the territories acquired, and the for
nation of territorial governments essential TO the
interests and safety of the inhabitants, and earnest
ly recommends action at the present session of
Congress.
The troops who enlisted for during the war, will
be discharged at the earliest possible moment, and
Others will be marched to the protection olthe from
tier. He points out some changes in the army,
states the necessity Of filling up some of the regi-
ments, expresses Lis disapproval of large standing
army, and his desire that the national debt, which
now amounts to 500, 100000, shall be paid oft atthe
earliest practicable moment.
lie gives very minute account of the character
Vi thls debt, and recommends legislation for ant1c-
Patlng It's reimbursement whenever practicable.
Inc revenue from customs and from the public lands
WIN De sufficient to pay off many millions annually,
Wl'hou' an increase of taxation, unless Congress
should authorize large appropriations for objects
not necessary or strictly authorized by the Const-
luton In state of peace legislation should be
adopted to such condition of things, etc
On motion OF Mr. flanagan, 5000 extra copies
were oraered 70 De printed, and the several portions
were referred TO appropriate committees
Mr. Westcott moved to refer that portion relating
to territorial governments TO a select committee
with instructions. Lies over.
The Vice-President laid before the Senate a COM
munication from the War Department. comrouni
necessity of fortifcation at Proctor's Island
Ordered to be printed. Adjourned
.HoUsE.-The motion yesterday made by Mr..
Turner to reconsider the vote by which the first
resolution of the committee of commerce on internal
Improvements was adopted, was laid on the table.
The House then, on motion of Mr. Vinton, re-
sumed, in committee of the whole, the consideration
of the amendments of the Senate to the Postoffice
Appropriation Bill and agreed to the same. Also,
the amendments ofNhe Senate to the Indian Appro-
pration Bill, and came to no conclusion thereon.
amendments of the committee to The Postoffice Ap-
preparation Bill
message was. received from the President of the
United States, similar to that received in the SEN
ate, communicating the official ratification Of the
treaty OF peace, etc, and on motion Of Mr. Burt,
was read, the several portions appropriately errsd
and ordered % be printed, Adjourned