Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-03-23
Congress-.
Washington, Iucsiay, March l.

Washington, 1ucsdGy, March H.
EX,TE.-Numerous petitions were pre-
scntcd.
Mr. Dickinson presented the resolutions OF
the Legislature of New York. in favor of ex-
tending the law granting pensions to revolu-
tionary soldiers. The resolutions were order
ed to be printed.
Mr.. Breese, from the Committee on Public
Lands, introduced a resolution for graduating
the price of the Public Lands, which was read
twice and referred.
Mr. Athcrton. from the Committee on FL
nance, reported the Loan Bin from the House
of Representatives. with amendments. Also
the bill from the House providing for the de-
ficency in the appropriations.
A message in writing was received from the
President, supposed to be the nomination OF
Mr.. Sewer as the commissioner OF the govern
ment TO proceed to Mexico with the Treaty.
! On motion of Mr.. Mangum, the Senate went
into Executive session, and the nomination OF
Mr.. Sewer was confirmed after which the
doors were again opened.
/ Mr.. Atherion moved to take up the bill
which he had previously introduced, providing
for DEFICIENCIES in the appropriations.
| After some progress had been made IN The
bill, Me-. Cass moved to lay 1t upon the table,
for the purpose of taking up the len Regi-
mcnt Bill
/ Mr.. Webster said that the important lues-
ton pending in Executive session ought FIRST
TO he disposed OF.
! Mr.. Cass replied that the administration
ought to be provided with all the means ncces-
sary tor vigorous prosecution OF 'hc war Ill
case Mexico should reject the Treaty.
/ Mr.. Hannegan was elected Chairman OF the
I Committee on Foreign Relations, IN place OF
Mr. Sewer.
Mr. Bcrren moved that the Senate 60 INTO
Executive session. which was agreed to-
Uorsr.-Mr. Pafrcy moved 10 take UP the
resolution which he had previously offered, re-
spcctlng the instructions gwen TO Mr iioedn'
at IIaytl. The motion was objected to.
MIR. Conger moved that committee be ap-
pointed to inquire INTO the causes oi u'e ur'ay
of the printers IN furnishing MAPS oruerVu ny
the House OblCrtedto.
Mr. crowelI. from he Committee on Claims,
reported bill Tor the relIei OF Iasslns NJ 'lay'
which was read twice ana referred 10 ''e
Committee Of the Whole.
\ The House then proceeded 10 the consldcra-
ton of the message from the President refusing
10 furnish the information called tof ny ts'
House relating to the admission oi santa ANNA
into Mexico.
MIR. Tompkins, of Miss, addressed the
House with prca, force and with much severl-
ty against the Executive. lie replied scaih-
'inply to those members who had defended the
course OF the President.
MIR. Stanton replied warmly IN hls defence
Mr.. Root obtained the floor, when the House
adjourned.
Washington, wednesday, M" 10.
SrSArr.-At IL o'clock the Senate was
called 10 order by ~ Wee President. Prayer
was offered by the Rev Mr.. Gurlcy.
Sundry petitions and memorials were pre-
scnied and referred.
The Vice President laid before the senate
communication FROM Mr. Sewer, rcslgnng hls
seat IN the Senate.
The Vice President laid before the senate
communication from the Secretary ot the Navy
m reference toihc Naval appropriations ior 'h'
past year.
Mr.. Cameron presented the resolutions OF
the State of Pennsylvania IN relation to th'
Railroad TO the Pacific, approving Of Mr.
Whitncy's project,
Agrccaby To notice, Mr.. Douglass askc'
and obtained leave to bring IN bill for cstah