Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-03-04
THIRTIETH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
II Y Ell II q IL A Pm .
WAsuIHGroN, Feb. Ia. p. n
OR THE REPUBLICAN,.

VI us suUSlIiutc iOI NlI. . ltcOluuon'
Mr. Rusk made some remarks in favor Of the
len regiment bil-hoped there would be prompl
action on the part Of Congress, and was opposed
10 any boundary shor. Of the Sierra Madre and
the whole Of California.
In the House, Mr.. Mckay substitute for Mr..
Vnons amendment TO the Loan Bill, providing
for the issue OF fifteen millions OF Treasury Notes,
was negalived by one majority. The original
bill was finally passed.
WAsHlNeroN, Feb. IS.
The Senate, was called to order, and proceeded
10 the consideration Of the morning business.
Mr.. Ashley, from the committee on the Judi
ciary, reported bill relative 10 our courts in
Michigan. which was passed.
Mr.. Baldwin submitted for consideration
resolution declining 10 receive the contributions
received from Mexico.
The bill to relieve the widow Of Col. McCrea
was passed.
On motion, the Senate laid aside the morning
business, and proceeded TO the consideration Of
the Ten Regiment Bill.
Nh Green addressed the senate in opposition to
the policy Of the Administration.
Mr.. Mason has the floor on this question TO
morrow.
On notion the Senate adjourned.
House.-Mr. HARRISON, from the Committee
on Mlitary Affairs, reported oint resolution
providing for remuneration for the past servi.
ces Of volunteers, which was debated and laid
over
| Mr.. King, Of Georgia, from the Committee on
Mlitary Affairs reported bill providing for the
establishment Of railroad. VIII Oh was debated
and referred TO the Committee on Public Lands
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. PIP. N.
| The U. S. ships Independence, Congress and
Cyane, are at Mazatan maintaining the blockade
oftha, port: all well.
The ship Saratoga has arrived at New York
from Pensacola. She had stormy passage.
The British Minister at Washington has re-.
ceved letters from Mexico. confirming the re.
ports Of Peace having been negotiated with Mexi
co. Mr.. Trst was on his way home.
The Eastern Telegraph has been working
very badly all day.
Case of Col. Fremont.--The President has
RENTED Fremonl's sentence-of dismissal from
the service-and ordered him to duty.
WAsHlNeroN, Feb. 81. P. M.
Senate Amendment were proposed to the
bill for the relief OF the heirs Of Pual Jones.
Mr.. Davis, OF Mass, announced The illness Of
John Quincy Adams after which, the Senate adj
journed.
House of Representatives.. AT twenty minutes
past one John Q. Adams was struck down with
paralysis, whilst in his seat. There was great
confusion for while, and much sympathy shown
for him. He was removed from the House tc
his residence. His recovery is doubtful. The
House adjourned
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %, p. NJ.
A revolution has taken place in Guatemala ia
vorable to monarchy and against Carrera. 1t is
headed by Padre Lobos
We have received accounts OF the recent Brit
ish demonstration on Truxillo. Dispatches re
ceved however from Lord Palmerslon, state lha
the Mosquito troubles with Central Americ
have been settled.
WAsnlxGToN, February %, P. M.
The treaty Of peace signed by Mr.. Trist AM
the three Mexican commissioners, Mr.. Poll
communicated to The Senate for their ratification
1t proposes q cessation Of hostilites on the part o
our Government. in order to give time 10 settl
2 the claims against Mexico.
r Mr.. Adams is still living, although unable t.
S speak.
S Capt Barclay. New York Volunteers, an
: Maj Webster, Massachusetts, Volunteers, hav
/ both died in Mexico.
WAsuINcToN, February %.
In the Senate, Mr. Allen submitted a resolu
ton calling on the President for information a
4 to whether active operations had been suspene
! in Mexico. by an armistice, and if SO. by wht
~. authority.
- He also introduced a resolution instructor
= the Committee on the Judiciary to report wheIhe
in their opinion, the act Of '9S requires amend
ment, in order more effectually to punish person
holding correspondence with the enemy in lin,
= OF war.
a Also resolution removing the injunction
7 secrecy in all Private and Executive business.
He also submitted resolution recommendr
,. the Senate to go into private session.
Mr.. Sewer moved that the Senate do now {
!, into Executive session on the Treaty; whit
:, motion was agreed to, and the Treaty was relen'
, to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and ordere
10 be printed.
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