The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-02-12
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Feb. s.


the House. 1t communicated the vote OF
thanks passed yesterday to Generals Taylor
and Scott. Senator Yulee suggested that the
officers of the Navy should be included, and
moved that the resolution be referred for that
purpose.
Mr.. Mangum proposed separate resolution
of thanks to the officers of the Navy and
hoped it would pass Immediately.
Mr.. Niles thought that all were agreed
upon the propriety of some definite expression
of opinion, whatever difference might exist in
relation to the form and scope of the resolu-
tons.
The motion to refer them to the Committee,
to report complete, was adopted.
Ten Regiments bill was then taken up.
MIR. Miller addressed the Senate in opposi-
ton to the bill.
He referred to the Presidents Messages,
and argued that the war was not prosecuted
now for the accomplishment of the objects
laid down in the act of 18th May, 1916, re-
cognizing the existence of the war and provid-
ing for carrying it on.
Mr.. Underwood obtained the floor, but YIELD
ed it to Mr.. Niles, who addressed the Senate
in support of the BILL
Mr.. Cass intimated that he would, to- NOR
row, introduce resolution providing for
evening sessions, until the bill is disposed Of
The debate had been unusually protracted
and prompt action having become necessary to
sustain the honor and interests of the country,
he would be compelled to urge the holding of
evening sessions.
Mr. Berrien was strongly opposed to the
course suggested by Mr.. Cass The measure
was too important, and involved so many
questions connected with the welfare of this
co ntrr and Mexico, that he must object to
pre- sin it through without mature delbera-
ton. He could not see the propriety of pres
sing this important measure. Adjourned.
HOUSE Mr.. ]. r. Jngersoll of Pennsylvania
reported resolution to give the widows of
deceased members of Congress the sum usual.
" allowed by the House for the burial ex-
penses of member.
Mr.. Atkinson of Virginia. opposed it. Even
if he were alone in his opposition to it, he de-
clared that he would vote against it.
1t was finally referred Ayes 70; Noes 81.
A bill to change the location of certain
Light Houses and Buoys was passed.
A bill was reported from the Senate, to ex-
tend the existing Pension Laws, to the Ord
nance department. It was referred.
A bill from the Senate to appoint an exam
ming officer to the Patent Office at salary OF
$4,000, with assistants at $l,400, was taken
up. Amoton was made to refer it to the
Committee of Ways and Means |
Mr.. Petit of Indiana, opposed the reference.
He said that at present six months time is lot
before the patentee can have his claims COZ
sidered. He was in favor of adequate sala-
les, to men of talent, in department of tie
government so Intimately connected with tie
progress of science and art, and the develop'
ment of the resources of the whole Union.
At present, he said there is a surplus Of
1920, 900 year paid into the National Treasury
from the Patent Office. All this mory
comes out of the pockets of the inventoror
patentees. One dollar of the proposed DE-
ditonal expense need not come out of ne
Treasury. 1t will be paid by inventors, or
whose benefit the increase of officers is e.
quired. |
Mr.. Hill of Tenn, while he concurred With .
Mr.. Atkinson, wanted to know who wasto .
have the appointment of the proposed offes
was it the Commissioner of Patents? 40,
he wanted to know how the revenue ofhe
Patent Office was Appropriated
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