Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13
3O.h CONGRESS, list SESSION.

Monday, April g.
SENATE-A message was received from the Presi-
dent by the hands of his Private Secretary J. Knox
Walker, ESQ.,. communicating copy OF the official
despatch received by the last steamer from Mr.. Rush,
the American Ambassador in France, which contain
ed announcement of the events of the Revolution.
The President expressed his perfect approval of the
conduct of the Ambassador in his prompt recognition
of the Provisional Government, such approval be-
ing, in the judgment of the President only what was
due from the United States to the member of the
family of Republics.
Mr. Allen of Ohio then moved that the resolution
previously offered by himself rendering the congratu-
atons of Congress to the French people, be taken up
Lost-yeas q, nays %.
The bill to relieve the Judges of the Supreme Court
from doing duty Circuit Judges in the various states
of the Union for the period of one year, read. Be-
fore any direct discussion had taken place upon 1t,
Mr.. Hannegln moved that the Senate go into execu-
tive session, which was agreed to.
HOUsE.-A joint resolution, expressing the sympa-
thy of Congress with the French people occasion
OF their recent Revolution and the proclamation of
Republic, was Introduced.
The general discussion of the resolution enter
ed upon by Messrs. Hilliard of Alabama McCleTnand
of Illinois, the two Ingersols, Haskell Of Tennessee,
Cummings of Ohio Giddings, Bayley of Virginia, Du-
er of New York. and Tuck of New Hampshire. The
discussion of the most exciting that has taxi
en- place in the House during the session. The sub
ect of slavery introduced by Messrs. Giddings
and Tuck in connection with the proclamation Of the
Provisional Government Of France, aboishing slavery
in the French Colonies and produced great deal OF
warm feeling. The debate was protracted till late
hour, when, on motion of Mr.. Ashmun of Massachu-
sets, the House adjourned.
Tuesday, April 4.
At u o'clock the Vice President called the Senate
to Order
MI Johnson of Maryland presented petition for
the purchase of Mount Vernon. Referred to the
mittee on Military affairs.
Agreoably to notice, Mir. Rusk from the committee
on Indian Affairs, Obtained leave to bring in bill to
regulate the trade and neicoursc between die vail
our inliln tribes nhlbtng Texas.
! A message was received fion the House. Innounc-
ing the death OF Mr Black, and the Proceedings N
lation thereto Mr. Butler responded in feeling and
appropriate manner, and gave bret Biographical
sketch of the deceased, concluding with resolution
that out Of respect 70 his memory, the Senotc the
usual badge of mourning The Senate then adjourn
ed.
HousE-Mr 81 INNS Of South Carolinl anuounc-
e ! the death of Mr.. Black, and after ptonouncng
brief eulogy, the House passed the usual resolutions
of confidence and mourning, and adj umed without
further business to attend the funeral tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 5.
The Senate ropljrci to the House to attend the fl-
neral of Mr. Black. The President and Cabinet were
present
The Rev. NJ Gurley p;o ,chol an appropriate dis
course from the 1lh ch}p. John 2}I verse. The pro-
ces5on then proceeded to the Cong ressonal buying
ground
TuURsoAY, Ami! G.
SENATE NJ IIornecer, tom tho CIR mite. on
F. 2ign ( lions reported ut,ons jolur he
con ul Ut oAJ Of Cong asa ii nee On lie success
Of JIG late resolution. M. Alden til II l.oycd "a H.
up his .e3o0t ous on the sa' aubjcc Ate ON
tnl Scialna deh,-e, an aan.ncnf ofFet IL III.
II e. WIS rejected 8 to nd NJ. A..,n,, rec ..
tons passed. AT n2lr Z 7. Nj, The S II e a.-
journ3l.
t HOUSE, Afle: soas preiaina-y business, The APP
q propriaon Bill was taken up in committee. The
West Point Academy was the immediate subject, and
Mr., Stephens of Georgia spoke against any further
) appropriation for its support and Mr. Dickey of Penn
= sylyana against paying the visitors Without taking
. any question the House adjourned,
Friday, April :.
SENATE. A message was received from the Pres
ident, enclosing the proceedings of the Fremont Cour
S Martial, which was ordered to be printed
The bill for relieving the Judges of the United
States Supreme Court from Circuit Court duty for one
year, taken up, and it was under consideration
n when the despatch closed.
n HOUSE. Went into committee Of the whole. anC
after some time spent in the consideration of private
bills, the committee rose, and the House adj