Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-17
, " hole No 92l.
Congress.
SENATE.
Washington, Ft5. G.

II CENA IL.
II A message was announced from the House.
II communicated the vote Of thanks passed yes
terday 10 Gems Taylor and Scott. Senator
iulee suggested that the officers Of the Navy
should be- included, and moved that the r.,solu-
ton be referred for that purpose.
I Mr.. Mangum proposed a separate resolution
of thanks to the officers ofthe Navy, and hoped
Il would pass Immediately.
H Mr.. Niles thought that al were agreed up.
on the propriety Of sane definite expression of
opinion, whatever difference might exist in TO-
lation 10 the form and scope of the resolutions.
H The motion To refer them 10 the Committee.
to rel ort complete, was adopted.
II Tie Ten Regime nt bill was then taken up
y Mr.. Miller addressed the Senate IN oppcsi-
ton 10 the bin.
Il He referred to the Presidents Messages.
and argued that The war was not prosecuted
now for the accomplishment Of the objects laid
down III the act Of 18th May, 1916, recogni-
zlng the existence of the var and providing for
carrying it on.
II Mr.. Underwood obtained the floor, but Weld
ed 10 Mr.. Niles, who addressed the Senate in.
support OF the bill.
II Mr.. Cass intimatcd that he would, to-mor-
row introduce resolution providing for eve
nlng sessions, until the bill is disposed Of
The debate had been unusually proracted. an q
prompt action having become necessary 10 sus-
tain the honor and interests of the country, he
would be compelled 10 urge the holding Of
ieyenlng sessions.
! Mr. Berren was strongly opposed 10 the
course suggested BY Mr.. Cass The measure
was too important, and involved so many ques-
lions connected with the welfare of this coun-
try and Mexico, that he mus, object To press
ing ii through without mature deliberation
He could not see the propriety Of pressing this
important measure. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. ]. r. Ingersoll of Pennsylvania, report
ed a resolution TO give the widows of decess-
ed members of Congress the sum usually al
lowed by the House for the burial expenses of
member
Mr. Atkinson Of Virginia opposed it. Even
if he were alone in his opposition 10 il, he de-
clared he would vote against il.
1t was finally referred Ayes 10; Noes Ga.
A bill TO change the location Of certain Light
Houses and Buoys sas passed
bill was reported from the Senate to ex-
tend the existing Pension Laws, TO the OrGi-
nance department. II was referred
i A bill from the Senate TO appoint an exam
inlng officer 10 the Patent Office at a SALARY Of
50 800, with assistants at 81 AGO, was taken
up. A motion was made 10 refer il 10 the
Committee Of Ways and Means.
! Mr.. Petit Of Indiana, opposed the reference.
lie SAID that at present siX mCnths time is lost
5'tore the patcntee can have his claims con-
sldercd. He was in favor Of adequate sala-
rlcs. to men of talent. IN a department Of the
government SO Intimately connected with ,he
progress OF science ard art, and the develop
ment OF the resources of the whole Union.
At present, he said, there is a surplus of
$50 ,0OO year paid into the National 1rcasu-
ry from the Patent Office, All this money
comes out of the pockets Of the inventors or
patentecs. One dollar Of the proposed add-
tonal expense need not come out Of the Treas
ury. 1t will be paid by inventors, for whose
benefit the increase of officers is required.
Mr.. Hill of Tenn, while he concurred with
Mr. Atkinson, wanted 10 know who was TO
have the appointment Of the proposed officers
was IL the Commissioner of Patents! Also,
he wanted to know how the revenues Of the
Patent Office was appropriated!
The Loan bill, authorizing the Government
to borrow SIS, 500 ,000 to meet the expenses
of the war, was then taken up.
The question before the House was an a.
mcndmeni TO substitute Sl6, GOO eco for Sls,-
SOC, 90
MIR. Ninton Of Ohio, srokc at great length
On the fiscal regulations of the Government.
Mr.. Iigon of Maryland, followed in support
of the bill. Adjourned.
Wednesday,, Eb. 0.