Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-08
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Washington, Tuesday, May 80.
SENATE.

ly, and Of holding an extra session, commen-
cling the first Monday in October, which lies
over.
Mr.. Atherton, Of n H., chairman Of the
committee on finance, moved to take up the ap-
priation bill, which was agreed to.
Mr.. Atchison offered an amendment, re-
sp,ctng the paying of Col. Richard M. john
son $40 900, for the expense Of the Choctaw
Indian Academy.
Mr.. Atchison spoke at some length in favor
of its adoption. The discussion was continued
by Mr. Criltenden of KY, Mr.. Westcott oi
Fa., Mr.. Atchson of Missouri, and Mr. Web
s;er in the affirmative, and by Mr Bagby Of
Ala. and Mr. Atherton in the negative, when
the subject was informally laid aside.
On motion Of Mr.. Badger, of North Caroll-
ma, the Senate went into Executive session,
and aiter some time spent therein the doors
were opened, and the Senate adjourned I'LL
Wednesday.
After the transaction OF some routine busi-
ness, the House took up aud passed the post
office bill.
MIR. Ninton, of Ohio, moved that the House
resolve itself into committee oi the whole,
on the state Of the Union, which was agreed
to-whcn the House took up the bill In favor OF
West Point Military Acadewy.
Mr.. Rhctt, OF South Carolina wished 10 dis
cuss another question, when Mr. |mton OBJ
jecied, and the chair sustained Mr.. lnton
position. Mr.. h. appealed.
Two hours were consumed by the House in
discussing the question Of oFder, when the APP
peal from the chair was sustained i'll the affirm
a,ye BY yeas, II nays, ~. The committee
then rose and reported the bill to the House
with amendments, when il WAS read the third
time and passed.
The Speaker then announced the next thirg
in order to be reports hon committees, when
various bills were reported, read twice, and
referred 10 the couanttee Of the whole
WEDNESDAY,, May 81.
SENATE.-Mr. Mason submitted a resolu-
tion, asking the President To communicate To
the Senate copies Of the correspondence be-
tween Mr.. Buchanan and Mr. Rush, which
was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Atchson, the resolution
which he had previously offered 10 close the
present session on the Ist Monday in July
next, and to meet again ON the LIST Monday in
October, was taken up, read twice, and made
the order of the day tor Monday week.
Mr.. Bright moved 10 take up the bill rela-
ting to the establishment OF a Territorial Gov
ernment in Oregon, which was agreed to.
Mr. Benton moved TO provide a regiment Of
mounted volunteers to repel the hostile Indians.
Nh Hale offered an amendment To the bill,
extending the ordinance Of 1857 to Oregon.
After some debate the bill was postponed
ill tomorrow.
The Sena,e then went into executive ses-
sion and after some time spent thcrsin, ad-
journed.
Housr.-Mr. Cummings introduced bill
regarding the right of naturalized citizens,
which was read twice and referred to the Com
mitiec of the Whole.
Mr.. Strohm from the COMMITTEE on expen.
di,urcs, submitted report showing errors IN
the fiscal statement ot the Secretary.
\ debate ensued. Mcssrs. Bedinger and
Cobb defended the Secretary, and desired that
the minority report should be printed with that
of the majority. Messrs Rockwell, Strohm
and Hudson opposed II.
When the morning hour expired, the House
resolved itself into Committee Of the Whole
on the bill to regulate the appointment of
clerks in the Executive Departments.
Mr.. Johnson OF Tenn, favored the reduction
of salaries of Government officers. lie talked
against the lawyers.
Mr.. Hammond, as a lawyer, defended the
class, and alluded to Mr.. Johnson as tailor
Mr.. Holmes, of South Carolina, said there
was no necessity for quarrel, both were en-
gagged in making suits.
The Committee rose and reported the bill tC
the House, and it was passed.
Tuc House then took up the bill to suppress
hostllilies in Oregon, which was discussed
but no action was had thereon.
The House then adjourned.
THURSDAY, June |.
In SENATE, Mr.. Dallas being absent, Mr.
Atchinson was appointed President pro tenn.
Mr.. Allen presented the resolutions OF tn
State OF Ohio on various subjects, which wer
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Rusk, from the Committee on Militar
A fairs, reported bill from the House for II
fundng monies advanced for transportation an
subsistence of volunteers, prior TO being mus
tered into service.
Mr.. Turney offered an amendment 10 IA
bill providing for payment OF interest on III
amounts advanced. Thus amended, it va
passed.
Mr. Atchinson moved TO take up the India
appropriation bill. He addressed the Senat
in support of the amendment Offered yestcrIa,
Mr. Atherton spoke at some length in oI
position TO it.
Mr.. Badger spoke at considerable length
favor of it.
The subject was laid aside informally.
Mr.. Bright moved to take up The bill rel;
ting to Oregon. The question pending ":
upon Mr.. Hale amendment
Mr. Hale said he had been accused
throwing a frcbrand into the Senate by b
amendment. lie did not wish to embarra
the bill, and therefore would Withdraw the
rnandment in order to let the question be take
on Mr.. Wcsicott's amendment.
\ debate sprang up, in which Messrs. Blu
Ter, Bright, Westcott, Bagbv, Calhoun. DcI
inson, Miller, Foote and Hale, participated.
Without taking any question the Senate a
journed.
In the House, Mr.. Sirohm's report, whiC
was undsposed Of yesterday, proposing
print 10, 900 copies was discussed.
The majority asked TO day for the count
report
The ina orlty said print this now, and Il
other when il is ready, without action.
Mr.. Ninton desired to take up the Nav
Appropriation bill, which he proceeded to G
plain.
Mr.. Rheu, stated his desire to speak on {
other subject. A point Of order was raised
The Chair decided that 1t was IN order.
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