Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11
C 0 N g r X s y.
Washington, Friday, May 5th

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to bring in bin relative to the public
lands, and for extending the time for 10
eating Virginia land warrants, which
was read the first and second times and
referred TO the committee on the public
lands.
Mr. Atchison obtained leave 10 bring
in bill in reference to the public lands,
and for the purpose Of granting laud in
the state Of Missouri for the construction
Of a railroad.
Mr.. Hale moved to take up the reso-
luton in favor Of purchasing, for the use
of the Senate, 5000 copies Of the resoIu-
ton, addresses. &c, published by order
Of the House, on the occasion Of the
death Of the late John Quincy Adams.
Mr.. Turney moved to lay the resolu-
,ion on the table-yeas 33, nays 10.
Mr.. Johnson moved to take up the
resolution calling upon the President 10
inform the Senate respecting officers
serving in the army-how and when ap-
pointed-and whose nominations had not
been sent in. The motion was agreed
to and the resolution adopted. -f
Mr.. Allen moved that the vote be re-
considered.
Mr.. Johnson said he had no objection
to a reconsideration if the Senator from
Ohio desired 10 discuss the constitution
ality ofthe question. The vote having
been constitutionality. the question re-
Cured on agreeing to said resolution.
Mr. Allen opposed the resolution.
On motion of Mr. Hannegan, the sub
ject was informally laid aside, who then
moved that the bill authorizing the Pres
ident to occupy Yucatan, with a view Of
aiding the whites against the Indians. be
taken up, which was agreed to. Mr..
Hannegan spoke in support Of the BILL
MIR. Clayton argued the question brief
ly, as to the violation of the treaty which
probably ere this was ratified. The bill
also violated the armistice.
Mr.. Jefferson Davis proposed substi-
tute, authorizing the President to send
a portion Of our troops now in Mexico
to Yucatan, and supply their places by
new volunteers.
MIR. Crittenden opposed both the bill
and the amend ment.
Without taking any question, the Senate
adjourned till Monday.
= lIoUsE.--The Speaker presented a
communication, respecting the present
of a portrait Of Baron De Kalb, who was
slain at the battle Of Camden, from his
relatives, through MIR. Walsh. American
consul at Paris. 1t was referred TO the
committee on the library.
Mr.. Holmes, Of New York, offered
resolution in favor Of an alteration in the
mileage law. Objections were made.
Mr.. Stephens, Of Georgia, offered a
resolution declaratory Of the Taylor plat
Zack's letter as the base-it
lies over.
Mr.. Rockwell, Of Conn, called for
the regular order OF business. whereupon
the II House resolved itselfinto committee
Of the whole on the state Of the Union,
and proceeded to take up the private
calendar, and to consider private bills,
and after some time spent therein the
rose and reported progress.
The House adjourned till Saturday.
WASHINGTON, May 9th.
The Senate was not in session to-day.
HousE.-The House assembled at IL o.
clock, A. M. After the transaction of some
routine business, on motion, the roll of the
House was called, when it appeared that 1873
members were present and answered to their
names.
Mr.. Rockwell of Connecticut, called for the
regular order of business.
The House accordingly resolved itself into
committee of the whole on the state of the
Union, Mr.. Cabell of Florida, officiating as
chairman, and took up several private bills
Mr.. Mead's claim was discussed by Mr.. II.
Bowlin, Of Missouri, and Mr.. Marvin, of New
York.
BY Mr. GoGGIN: The petition of Robert
Hare and ego other citizens of Philadelphia,
demonstrating against the course pursued BY
the Camden and Amboy Railroad Company in
the transportation of passengers, and asking the
survey of post route and construction of a
railroad between the cities Of New York and
Philadelphia.
WASHINGTON, Monday, May 9th.
SENATE-The Senate was called to order at
the usual hour, and proceeded with the morn
ing OuSlIleSS.
A number of petitions were presented and
appropriately referred.
Mr.. Dix presented the resolutions of the
Legislature of New York, in favor Of the pay
ment of the French claims prior TO the year
1900.
Mr.. Upham presented the resolutions adop-
ted by the Legislature of Vermont, in favor Of
Mr.. Whitney's proposed railroad to the Pacific
Ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Dayton, from the Judiciary Committee,
reported bill relative to the terms of the Fed.
eral Courts of New Jersey, without amend
ment. He also presented bills authorizing the
District Judges Of Tennessee to hold special
terms Of the Courts, and relating to the public
archives of Florida; both of which were
passed.
After some unimportant business, the dis.
cussiOn ofthe Yucatan bill was resumed.
MIR. Houston made speech in favsr of ths
bill. He defended the war with Mexico, and
charged that the annexation Of Texas caused
the war, and not the march to the Rio Grande
which no more produced the war, than did the
march TO Corpus Christi.
Mr. Niles obtained the floor for tomorrow.
Mr.. Greene moved to go into Executive ses
sion.
After passing resolution calling upon tn,
President for all the correspondence in relation
to Yucatan, the Senate adjourned.