The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-01

Dec. ls.--Senate did not sit.
The House was occupied in discussing the oil,
hour rule. It was ad opted

DeC. ~
SEskrE.--Mr. Webster appeared to-day.
Senator Underwood presented the action Of the
Kentucky Legislature last winter, praying that
the laws may beso amended as 10 render the cap
ture of runaway slaves more certain when e,-
Gaping into free States.
He spoke of instances of his own knowledge
where slaves had been pursued, and when cap
tured had been released by the interference Of
mobs. A gentleman who had lost slave, fol-
lowed him 10 Detroit and arrested him taer,,
but he was taken from the possession of his mai
ter by mob, and the owner was arrested On an
action Of tresspass at the instance of his own
slave and imprisoned, and had it not been for tie
kind interference of Mr.. Norvell, formerly Of tie
Senate. who went his bail, he might have IT.
NAMED shut up in close prison for a great
length of time. After the necessary proof Of
ownership had been sent on, and the slave again
arrested, he was, through the fundamentally
of mob, released and escaped to Canada. He
expressed the hope that the Committee OH the
Judiciary would revise the law, or see what else
effectual could be done in the premises.
| Senator HALE offered the resolutions of New
Hampshire on the question Of slavery, declar-
ing against any unauthorized meddling with IT,,
where il exists, and in favor Of compromises as
they now stand. They admit that the States
alone have control over the Institution, and as
sert that no illegal assaultno bitterness of feel
ing-should be created thereby. But as regards
any, and all new territory, they affirm that it
must be, under the law, and of right, free
Mr.. NILES offered similar resolutions from
Connecticut
Mr.. CALHOUN called up his resolutions. The
second Tuesday in January was agreed upon as
the day for their discussion.
Dec. 90.
House. The House was occupied upon va
rious matters. Petitions, notices of bills, Re-
ports from Committees, State Resolutions, Re-
solutions. The most important were
The resolutions of the State of Missouri,
praying that new territory be created West Of
that State.
Resolutions Of Rhode Island in favor of Whit
ney's railroad.
An enquiry, whether the President had or
dersd the exploration of the dead sea.
proposition to open diplomatic relations
with the Roman States.
An enquiry into Santa Anna's return to Mex
leo, and the particulars thereof
Mr.. Holmes of South Carolina moved
That the money deposited with the several
States and territories, as a loan from the Treas
ury Of the surplus revenue, be now called for by
the Government Of the United States before re-
sort be had TO another loan.
Referred to the COMMITTEES of WAYS and
means.
Mr.. Garnet Duncan moved:
Resolved, That the Committee of Military
Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expedi-
ency and propriety Of extending the benefit OF
the provisions Of the 9th section of the of the
llth Of February, ls47, entitled "An act to raise
for limited time an additional force" &C., to
such officers as may have been commissioned
upon promotion from the ranks whilst in Mexico,
during their term Of service; and also whether
substitutes who may have taken the places OF
their places Of their principals, and served on.
their terms, should not also have the benefit OF
said section extended to them; and that said
committee rnport by bill or otherwise.
Mr.. Vinton moved:
| That the committee on commerce be instruct
cd to inquire If any further laws are necessary
for the protection Of persons and passengers on
board OF vessels and boats navigated by steam
on the waters Of the United States.
| Mr.. Schenck called for full information Of all
orders, communications, &c, sent to officers act
ing for our Government in New Mexico,
&c. &c.
Mr.. Petit moved:
RsOlued, That if in the judgment of Con-
/ h. a.
| OF river TO expedite and render secure the
movements Of our army, and save from delay
and loss our arms and munitions Of war, then
| Congress has the power to improve such river.
Resolped, That If II be necessary for the pre-
| servation of the lives of seamen, repairs,
safety or maintenance Of our vessels of war, to
| improve harbor or inlet, either on our Attain
tic or Lake coast. Congress has the power to
make such Improvement.
I Mr.. p. moved the previous question. The
| vote upon laying the resolutions on the table
stood as f,llows;-Ayes-70 Noes-l2l.-
There was 10 second to the previous question
and the reso utions lay over under the rule.
Mr. Richardson offered resolutions TO the
effect
That the war with Mexico had been prosecu u.
ted for the sole purpose of vindicating our ma
tional rights.
That the rejection Of our overtures left us no
dlternatNe nut 10 prosecute IL
That the amount Of indemnity will depend
on the means expended, &c. &c.
/ Dec. 81.
Senate.--Mr. Bsgby appeared to-day.
A message was received from the President
transmitting report from the Secretary of the
Navy, with statement Of the measures adopt
ed TO carry cut the act Of Congress for the con-
struction Of Dry Docks at Pensacola, Philadel.
phia, and Kttery, Me. Referred to tie Com
mittee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be prin.
ted.
The bill providing for deficiency, in part Of
the appropriation for subsistence in kind for the
army, for the year ending Both June, ls48, was
received from the House, and referred to the
committee on finance.
Mr.. Cass presented memorial in behalf oi
"the widows and orphans Of the United States
army" praying that they may be placled upon
the same footing in regard to pensions as the
widows and orphans of revolutionary officers
and soldiers. Referred to the committee on
military affairs.
Mr.. johnson, of Md, submitted resolution
calling upon the Secretary of war for statement:
Of the number Of volunteers called out since 18th
MAY, 1916; the number discharged; the num-
bar of regulars and volunteers who have served
in Mexico; thu number now there; the number
, of killed and wounded and the number whC
, have died from wounds OF disease. Lies over.
ON motion of Mr.. Baldwin, the naval com.
mittee was instructed TO Inquire into the exped
, ency of extending the provisions Of the act ex
tending naval pensions for five years to thos'
/ cases where the pensions have expired since 3rC
March, le4I.
Mr. johnson, Of La, on leave introduced |
bill 10 continue the pensions of certain widows
Read twice and referred to the committee oil
M Fairf;eId. from the committee of naval al