The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-31

mucn before The hrst oil May, Notwithstanding
every effort Will be made to commence BUSINESS
operations by the 20th of April. The weather is
very favorable tor an early spring.
TIIIxTIMTu CUN0REys.
FIRST SESSION.
WAsHrsoroN, March 80, ls4s.
The Senate convened at u O'Clock, whom the Vice
President resumed his seat and called it to order Prayer
va. offered up by the Rev. Mr. slicer.
Numerous petitions and memorials were presented,
which we're duly received aud referred.
AsLAvHRY QUESTION.
petition presented by MIR HALE, Of New Hsmp-
shire numerously signed BY ctz Ems Of New York,
prayns that Congress would make report, expressive
ofs opinion whether slavery ever had constitutional
sxistencs
Tho qaestisn Of reception raised by Mr.. TUR-
NEr of Tennessee who moved to lay the motion to
were demanded, and stood follows-yeas 49, nays7;
50 the Senate desded against the reception.
PURcHAsE OF MOUNT VERNON.
A petition presented by Mr. PHELPS. of Vermont,
numerousy signed, praying Congress to make an ap.
TOR thu a o. ns o. b
the state. and become the property
of the nation, which was duly received and referred
IrFoRMATIeN WANTED.
Mr.. DAVIS, Of Massachusetts, osrsd resolution call
ing upon the Secretary OF tho Treasury for
ding the OF all tho works OF vessss
for each ear ending the 30th Of jane.
CONGRATULATIONS FcR FRENCH.
Mr.. ALLsN's JOINT resolution, congr4tuating the
French people their In the establish
republican form Of government were taken up and read
Mr. B1Ip%iNs yUuu-v,vu,, a.uvva ..esren..
the COMMITTEES Foreign Relations
Aess but expressed Indifference whether resolution
wasrefe:Ied, inside the special order for early
day.
Sir HALE, Of New Hampshire, offered amendment
by adding { and BY manestng the sincerity Of their
patton Of tho slaves in ali their colonies" -'-
Mr. Downs, Of Louisiana, opposed the reference pro-
posed.
from Ohio that the resolution should be simple and
comprehensive. He thought however, that the move
msnt premature. The people Of France have over
thrown q powerful monarchy; they have dscreed
public; they have done all this with extraordinary
lily, and with but little boodshed and the conclusion
that has occurred may we'll excite wonder I'D
miration, and our sympathy But cir the time has
yet arrived for congrstulssion. Much yet remains to
b. done real tssks to be performed it Is yet before
them; they have dscresd republic but It remains for
them to establish republic. think highly of the
French people, and II they shall be successful in e.
tabshng free constitution, they have been skllfu
ia abolshng the forms Of monarchy; II they shall be
able to avoid the hand the dangers Of anarchy
and violence and tbs other the oppression of the
people, they will then have achieved great things
only entitled to the congratulations Of this country but
of the civilized world But If she fails upon what form
ofgsvernment can France establish HERSELF Monarchy
is out the question: and aristocracy is odous to the
people Of France Tho old imperial nasty Of Napoleon
could not be restored and, they fail in this great
pertinent where then may France expect to find herself
but under military despotism? That would be no
cause Of congratulaon. The French people have made
mighty improvement and upon 1t depend mighty con-
sequence; but whether they shall be a blessing or
curse depends upon what Is coming, and upon Whist
they have DONE This revolution is tho most wonderful
event in oil history, and pregnant with the most mo-
rentous consequences. No man wishes lasting TO-
vernmsntt to the French with sincerity than myself;
but sir, have never known occasion so evidently
calling for wise, cautious and judcious proceeding
Great events are before u.s. No can foresee
the end Whether France shall succeed or not, is
quest;on upon which l shall express no opinion
but see tremendous difficulties in the w,y in the
social organisation Of her people The result will de-
pend in high degree upon whether she can or cannot
prevent war Can she asstsin from offensive operations
with the nations aroundf Or can they abstain from
asssultpg Ffaao-? These the two circumstance
upon which war is to be prevented The leading
power Of Europe Great Britain has acted with great
good sense, on her acknowledgment Of the French TO
vernment II was one to France - Here the wires
teesme deransed end all further operations ceased
Mr. CALHOUN concluded by moving that the joint re-
solutions be laid or the table.
The yeas end nays demanded and stood as fol-
low-yeas a. nays 20
Mr. ALLEN moved to make them the spsoisl order of
the dav for the Let Of Mey next.
Mr. UNDERWOOD, CT Ksotueky, thought the arst Mon
day In May too soon, time not be allowed for
this government to be properly informed no to the re-
suls OF sush speedy revolution with the suddsu CON
version Of monarchy into a republic. To establish q
republic on stable basis would require time and u
would be diculs to forssec how the matter would end
until after the deliberations OF the constituent assem-
bly, which would not probably conclude its abors be-
fore the st of May
MIR. DouoLAss, Of Illinois, was opposed to dclav
What credit would do to ourselves aud what good to
Frnuce We wait until the struggle shall bs over before
We ofer our congratulations, and our rympathiss
Now was the time to offer congr atulation and
sympathy. After some further debate,
Mr.. HASrEoAr, Of Indiana, chairman of the Commit.
tee on Foreign Relations, moved that the Senate 20
into Executive session. He said there wos case Of
Individual liberty awaiting the action of tho Senate
The motion was agreed to- and the doors were closed
When they were opened the Senate adjourned.
House or Representatives.
Tho House Assem- bed tho usual hour and was call.
Cd to order by the Speaker when prayer wss offered up
by the Chaplain.
MONEY ADVANCED TO Volunteers
MIR HARRISON, OF Georgia. introduced q resolution for
tho purpose fttoppog the further bate upon The bill
to refund TO certain psres the money advanced
by hsm to defray the transportation Of volunteers on
heir way tn Mxico at the Of ons hour after
its commer csrRsnt. The resolution was adopted
THE LOAN BILL.
Mr. VMToN, Of Ohio, moved that tho House concur 10
the amen mepts TO be loan bill pssssd Nv The senate
The amendments In question were accordingly sane
toned.
REPORTS oT
The SPEAKgR then annoDnced, as tho business In or
der the reports Of committees then lying upon the
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