Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-07-13
Congress.
o. Both Houses of Congress united on the
9TH in laying the corner Stone of the Monument
to Washington.


9TH in laying the corner Stone of the Monument
TO Washington.
WEDNESDAY, June 5,
Sendie.-The adjournment resolution was IA.
ken up. Mr.. Clayton commenced replying TO
Mr. Foote'S questions relative to General Tay.
lot's opinions, during which he was called IN or
der by Mr.. Niles. Mr.. Westcott said he had
examined the rules and could not find tina, the
Chair had any power to restrict debate. The
Chair pronounced Mr.. Clayton out of ORDER
The latter appealed TO his side of the Senate
lie was then charged with desiring an early adj
journment to avoid the very discussion which
came up To disprove this charge, MIR. Clayton
Withdrew his appeal
Mr.. Mangum moved that Mr.. Clayton BIO al
lowed TO proceed. The motion was debated by
Messrs. Berrien, Downs, Footc, Borland, Cal
noun, Badger, Westcott, Butler and Niles.
Mr.. Bright moved to postpone the subject and
take up the Oregon Bill. Lost, 20 to 80.
Mr.. Turney moved to lay the whole subject
on the table. Lost, 20 80. Mr.. Mangums
motion was then adopted
Mr.. Clayton then resumed, and spoke respect,
ing Gen. Taylor's opinions at considerable
length, and discussing the relative merits Of the
two Presidential candidates. The debate was
participated in by Messrs. Foote, Westcott and
Field.
The question then REQUIRED, on Mr.. Brights
motion, to amend the resolution so as to adjourn
the 3lst of July, and after considerable debate,
it was adopted, 30 to I5
Mr. Bright then moved to lay the resolution
on The table, which was carried, "a to 90. Adj
Honse.-A bill posed, granting half pay to
The widows and orphans of those who died in
the Mexican war
The resolution of the Committee on Commerce.
in favor of harbor improvements and condemnng
the Presidents veto thereon, was taken up. A
motion TO lay the resolution on the table, was
lost.
Mr.. Hunt called the previous question, when
The first resolution declaring that the Consiitu-
ton vested in Congress power to appropriate
money for harbor and river improvement was de-
cided in the acknowledgements 1873; nays So
In Committee ofthe Whole the Civil Bill was
taken up, and the amendment adopted limiting
mileage,
THURSDAY, July g.
Senntc-The joint resolution presenting two
pieces of cannon captured in the Revolutionary
war; to the State of Vermont, was passed
The Oregon bill was taken up. Mr.. Black ad.
dressed the Senate, denying the right of Con-
gross to prohibit slavery in Territories
Mr.. Mason spoke at length, when the bill was
laid aside.
A message was received from the President
transmitting copy of the ratified treaty, with
congratulates the country on having obtained in
demnlty for the past and security for the future
Ordered to be printed, with 5000 additional COP.
les. Adjourned.
House.-Mr. Preston reported bill for the
purchase Of the Hamilton papers. Referred to
the Committee of the Whole.
The River and t1ar5or resolutions were then
taken up Mr.. Turner spoke against them, de-
claring it to be a cowardly act to spring them
pf tifnn .tb
spoke in favor of the bill vetoed by the Presi-
dent.
In Committee Of the Whole, The Post Office
Bill came up Mr.. HARRISON advocated So
600 item for the Havana mail. Mr. Houston Cd.
posed It,
message from the President was received,
covering the Treaty, and recommending action
relative to its provisions The message says the
territory acquired is indemnity, the victories of
our armies security for the future, and gives the
amounts to be met, asking Congress to appropri-
ate money to meet them.
Mr.. Burt moved it's reference TO the appropri- |
ate committees Mr.. Vinton made a powerful
speech against the Presidents course. IF the |
Rio Grande was our boundary, what authority
had he to establish civil government this side !
oft, in New Mexico? Adjourned.
FRIDAY, July7.
Serufe.-Mr. Miles, from the Select Commit |
Tee, reported d Dill 10 sell Mr.. w nltuey certain
lands for the construction of his projected rail-
road, and gave notice that he should ask vote
upon the subject tomorrow.
A resolution was adopted without debate, di. |
recting the Finance Committee TO make inquiry |
as to what measures were necessary to provide |
payment of the adiudicated claims of our citi-
zens against Mexico
The Oregon bill was then taken up. Mr. John |
son of Ga. spoke in favor of the Southern view
of the Slavery question.
Mr. Hale intinated that he should reply to
Southern Senators at some future daav Mr. |
Davis Of Mass. has the floor Tomorrow.
long and animated debate eEsued upon a
motion TO add two additional members to the |
Committee on Territories. Adjourned.
House.-A bill extending the pension laws to
the ordnance corps, passed.
The bill, with the Senate's amendment, re. |
timing all officers in commission until the til of
March, was discussed. Mr.. Jones of Tennes.
see, opposed it. Mr.. Gentry followed on the
same Side, conending that as the war was end
ed, the officers should retire, The old number be-
ing enough. Mr.. Bolts said that the proc lama
ton OF peace had been published, and this law
must pass, or the number of officers be reduced
10 one Ma or General, two Brigaders, &C.
which would compel the President to dscriml-
nate between Scott and Taylor, which to dis
miss. Mr. Hayden said that the proclamation
was dated the 4th, and that it was now too late
TO meet the exigency.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole, and discussed tie amendment TO the In.
dian bill. Adj.