The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-26
TEKIRTIETH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.

OON0NhSSs
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON, Feb "a, ls4s
Cold, gloomy dark and lowering morning Unusual
gathering Of the people at the capitol Galleries Of the
Senate filled to their ladies admitted to
Cen Qutmau, Gen. Shields, Com. Stockton, and
other distinguished personases, intsrsperssd among
Rev. Mr.. GunLEy, chaplain OF the House, impored
the Throne Of Grace, aludng in terms Of reverence
devoted petroi aud the learned counsellor, who has
filled for half century 50 large space In the admins.
tre.ion of public affairs Blessed are the dead who die
in the Lord for they rest from their labors aud their
works follow them "
The journal of the proceedings Of yesterday
Reports were made from committees
Mr.. DOUGLASS gave notice of bill providing terri
toria government for the territory of Nebraska
Mr.. ALIENS RESOLUTIONS
Mr.. ALLEN's resolutions, offered yesterday were an
ounoed as in order.
them which refers to the srmistce need not give rise
to any debate; and would ask that 1t now be acted
The resolution was then read to wit:
Resolved, That the President be requested to inform
the Senate whether the active operations Of the army
suspended by armistoe and If by whose agency,
and in virtue Of what authority such armstioe has
effected
Mr.. sKvIER-I hope it will be laid upon the table l
would prefer that course, sir, for the present
Mr. ALLEN i desire to know what s the object of the
motion II be to make final disposition Of the reso
luton, then, sir, shall call for tho ayes and noes
Mr. SEVER said ne had no objection that the resolu
ton should be taken up some time hereafter
Mr.. RsvERpr JoHSsoN-Rsad the resolution. 1.-THE
The roll called, and the motion to lay the table
was lost-ll TO SO.
Mr.. ALLEr-l have nothing to soy, sir. The resolu-
Mr. sKvER-I am surprised at this vote of the Senate
sir, for how discuss this resolution without
going into matters inhibited by rules ut
loss to know and upon the adoption OF the resolution
would call tho ayes and noes [Ordered1
be modified that tho President shall give the in
formation provided always that 1t be compatible with
the public interest
Mr.. ALLrN-I have no OIL .otion And the resolution
was accordingly amended
Mr. BnEEsE moved that this resolution be considered
In executive session; that Is, with closed doors.
MrALLEs-Psrhsps the shortest plan for the Senator
would be to close the doors upon the legislative well
as the executive business Of the body If that will meet
his view, no had better make 1t general instead Of q
Conversation aside. Mr.. BRrrsr-And you never
heard of such thing before Mr. sKvI.R-Nsver heard
of such thing the foundation of the government
Mr.. BREssr-wsll, then, Mr.. President, withdraw
And the resolution was adopted. Ayes Al, noes9
The VIcE PREsIpENr-Does the Senator from Ohio
ons OF
to no debate.
Resolved, That the Committee on the judiciary be
to inquire and to report to the Senate
OtnorWleo,
act, to wit -" An act for the punishment of certain
crimes therein specified Be 1t enacted, &c That II
any person. being citizen ofths United States whether
no be actually resident abiding within the United
States, or in any foreign country SHALL without the
permission authority Of the the United
States, directly indirectly commence carry any
verbal written correspondence intercourse with
any foreign government any ooer agent thereof
with An to influence the or conduct OF
any foreign government of any officer agent tn
Of In relation to any disputes with the
United States defeat the measures Of the govern
tnfN h.T r,fx h.1u~
zen Of or resident within the United states and not
duly authorised shall COUNSEL advise, aid, assist In
such correspondence with intent aforesaid he
or they shall be deemed guilty Of high dsdsmeanor,
and conviction before court Of the United States
having jurisdiction thereof, shall be punished by
fne not exceeding I'VE thousand dollars, and by mpri
sonmsnt during term Of not less than six months,
exceeding three years Provided always That nothing
this act contained constructed to sbridge the
right Of individual csens Of the United States to APP
ply themselves their lawful agents. any foreign
gents thereof tho redress any
injuries In relation to person property which such IL
dividuals may have sustained from such government
or any Of Its AGENTS citisens, or subjects approved
January 80 l799any further legislation be necessary
in order eectusly to protect the rights and into
rests Of people of the United States against the
quences which may result from the assumption Of
individual or Individuals without authority to act
the name behalf Of the government Of the United
States, or any department or oficer thereof, with
any foreign government, department ofhoer
thereof any individual individuals assuming to bs
such foreign government, or department or officer
thereof and especially In matters -of peace and war
Aud 1t was agreed to without q division.
THE wrIMor PRovno.
Mr.. BALDwiNs resolutions, heretofore offered, were
announced by the presiding officer as coming up next
in order and they we're read
The first declares that In the government Of any
territory added to the United states there should DO
unalterable ndtion, forever prohibit
ing savery involuntary servtude therein, except for
the punishment of crimes, sc
The second declares that this principle should be en-
bodied in treaty by which new territories may be
acquired.
MIR SEWER called for the ayes and noes.
MIR. JOHNSON. Of Maryland, hoped 1t would be post
poned to some other day
Mr. FoorE-I move, sir, to lay the resolutions upon
the table.
Mr. BALpwrr-Id do not propose to discuss the resolu-
ons to-day They sntsgonistic to those offered by
the Senator from Alabama, and
Mr.. FoorE-l rise to question OF order
Mr. BALDWIN appeal to the courtesy Of the Senator
from Mississippi
Mr.. FoorE (smiling)-A motion to lay on the table Is
not question Of courtesy
Mr. BErroN appealed that the resolutions should not
be discussed on the present occasion.
Mr. BALDWIN III the motion Is TO lay the resolutions
upon the table perma ueny the ask for the ayes and
noes
Mr.. BKrroN-Not 40, sir; not So
Mr JOHNSON, Of Md suggested that the discuHe be
waived for the present and that the resolutions be In
formally laid aside hope the Senator from Mireisppi
will withdraw his motion
Mr.. SEviER--(asids to Mr.. Foots)-Oh withdraw 1t.
Mr. Foorx-I withdraw the motion, sir, ITO lay on the
tablet
Mr.. Rysx-I renew II.
Mr.. JOHNSON, Of Md W uld ask the Senator why
Mr.. Rusx stated his II the resolutions we're
informally laid aside they would CONS ~ again. fire.
brand amid our deliberations He desired 40 To dispose
Of the revolutions that II would rqure vote 81 tde
stuats 10 tsks them up
Mr. BALDWIN should, then, In that case, dems.a tae
syss end noes