Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-04
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,Nashington, Lredhesaau. April 90.

In the House of Representatives. a message
was received from the President communion
ting the correspondence between Gen. Scott
and Secretary Marcy, which was ordered TO be
printed. Several bills were reported.
The bill of Mr.. Burt, 10 repeal the act Of the
last Congress, giving 10 the President the dis
creton, when the army was reduced at the ter
minaton Of the war, To retain the old or new
Generals, was debated by Messrs. Houston If
AIabama. Stanton, Burt, Holmes of $. Carroll
na, and Bolts. Mr.. McLane made motiDn
tn lay II on the table, which was taken by yeas
and nays, and was lost. The biz lies over
In the Senate, Mr.. Bells resolution TO fur
nish every member of the House with IIous-
tons reports Of the debates in the Senate came
up, and Mr.. Bel spoke at some length in lis
favor.
| Mr. Turney was opposed TO the resolve. as
the lionse already had the reports in the Col
/ gressional Globe.
! Mr. Clayton also aGvocated the passage Of
the resolution. stating that the Senate never be-
fore had such correct reports, and that the sys-
TEN should be encouraged by increased appro-
priatlons.
Mr. Turncy rejoined, and The resolution was
passed.
| Mr. Badger proposed resolution TINT the
committee on the library should consider the
ieXpediency of purchasing Browns portrait of
Gen. Taylor, which was laid over.
Mr.. Hale asked for a vote on his motion 10
introduce his riot bill, which was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Benton, the California
claims bill was taken up, ~ to 7. Mr.. Mason
Of Va, proposed 10 amend by st king out that
part appointing the fremont commission, and
substituting therefore board Of commission
crs 10 be appointed by the President, which
Mr.. Underwood moved TO lay upon the table,
After some discussion between Messrs. Davis
Of Mis-, Benton, Niles, Allen, Butler and
Cass. Mr. Badger moved thai the Senate go
into Executive Session, which prevailed, and.
the Senate afterwards adjourned.
Washington, Ikusdcy, AIri'27.
In the Senate to-day, numerous petitions
were presented.
Mr. Benton presented a resolution 90 instruct
the Secretary Of the Senate to purchase 100
copies of the Pickcns's edition of the American
Constitution. to present, in the name Of lie
Senate, TO Mons Nattemare, which was adopt
! ed
Mr. Clayton offered resolution calling on
the Secretary OF the Treasury, for information
respecting public armOries where small arms
were manufactured, the numbers made cost
TO the government, &c. Laid over.
Mr.. Davis from the Committee on Com
merce, reported bill from the House requir-
ing Ventilation IN passenger ships with amend
mcnis.
Nh. Niles from the Post Office Committee,
reported the House bill providing Tor the trans
portaton of the mail from foreign countries
with amendments.
Mr.. Bagby, submitted resolution for the
payment of interest to the State of Alabam;,
for advances made TO Government during he
Crceli husliIilics.
Mr.. Peare offered an am endmcnt, making
general provisions in such cases. LAID aside.
Mr.. Badgey resolution, To purchase
Browns portrait of Gen. Taylor. came up
An amendment of Mr. Hale was lost II 10 10,
Mr.. Cass not voting. (Laughtcr) ALr. Ham
ncgin introduced AN amendment, adding the
names Of W Nashngion, Jackson, and Scott
Lost Mr. Hale moved to insert the namrs ot
all American Generals. A d"bate sprunp m.
in which llcssrs. Underwood, lIannegan, Bad
ger, Allen. aud DaylIn, took part, and II was
lost, - to ij.
Mr. Cass moved to take up the California
Claims Bill, which was agreed to. After some
debate between Mcssrs Clarke, Rusk and Cal
houn, the Senate adjourned.
In the House, the repon of the Committee,
respecting Gen. Scoits correspondence came
up, Mr.. Chneman being cnii,led TO the -four,
addressed the llo, Sc and charged the Secrc-
lary of War with using Mr. Henley to palm
upon the House and the country del b,raie
flsehoods in denying the apprehension of
Gen. SCOTS letters, now produced. lie ~.
sailed Mr.. Marcy, aud defended Gen. > 'ott.--
lie was interrupted by Mcssls AlcIane and
Henley.
An animated debate sprung up, in which
Mcssrs. stephens, Mcl.ane, Cobb, and IIilliaid
participated.
Ii was said that the administration was
afraid Ia trust the House with copies of letters
from the army, because their contents would
be learned ia Mexico, yet they were sent to
Gen. Pillow, aud were used III open court IN
Mexico.
Mr.. stephens moved to amend the resou-
ton by including all the war correspondence.
Adoptcd Mr. iIilliard moved to exclude Mr..
Marcy 5 last letter written four DAYS after the
House called for the correspondence. Lost.
Tie resolution to PRINT 10000 copies was then
adopted. Adjoumed.
Washington Iri&oy April %.
In Senate, to-day. the Nlcc-Prcsident com
munlcated a statement from the Land Oaro
concerning permits issued under the Florida
armed occupation act
Mr. Badger asked leave to introduce his bill
for the Committee on the Judiciary to author.
we notaries public TO take certiGcatesof oath or
alirmaton Of acknowledgement IN certain ca
SIS. Agreed to.
Mr.. Peuce called up the bill pay The state
of Alabama interest on advances 10 ihc Govern
ment, and added AN amendment making the prin-.
c,pe applicable 10 all states which have made
such advances. After speaking in It's favor,
the subject MAS passed over.
Mr. johnson, OF Louisiana, submitted rcso-
luton calling upon the Secretary ol,ho Ireasu-
v for information respecting quality and value
Of sugar imported into the United states E,.t
year. ARrcedto. MIR. Johnson, of Maryland,
"a resolution asking the Prcsdent
whether there were any officers nov ~ military
service whose nomination had not been sent to-
the Senate, and asking Why they were not
. ut. Iaid over.
Mr.. Cass called up the California claims bill,
ard Mr.. Clayton spoke IN lis favor, cobundIng
that Compress had pow under The constitution
to appoint the Commissioners. Mr.. Joluson
Of Maryland replied, declaring lhu, under the
constitution the appointment of Commssioners
rests with the President Mr.. Badger luotcI
many urp,edenis of similar appoiu;ur nts h.