Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-03-07
Congressional News,
Washington, Feb. ~.

w osu2uStO tOA1 ASSs ~Es
Senate.-Mr Fitzpatrick offered a joint
Resolution conferring upon Gen. Scoff the
'ank of Brevet Lieutenant General, for his
gallant conduct in the Mexican War, Tt
was read the first time.
The General Appropriation Bill was con-
'idered.
Mr. Walker spoke in favor of his amend
nent, for a temporary government in the
Territories.
Houss.-Mr Farrelly offered Resolution
to print 10000 Patent Office Reports
A Bill draining the Swamp lands of
Louisiana, was adopted.
On motion Of Mr. Vinton, the House took
up the Post Office Bill, which was discuss-
ed at length.
The Territorial Bill was taken up and
discussed till adjournment.
Washington, Feb. 26..
Semate.-The credentials of Mr. Walls.
the newly elected Senator from Delaware.
were presented, the oath of Office was ad-
ministered, and he took his seat.
The bill to remunerate Louisiana for
draining her swampy land was taken up.
and passed.
The bill regulating the pay department
of the army was considered, and passed
final reading.
The bill allowing compensation to Regis.
tiers and Receivers for locating boundary
land warrants, was passed. After which
the Senate proceeded to the consideration of
the General Appropriation Bill, which was
discussed till the hour of adjournment.
House.-The California bill was taken
up, considered and discussed until the how
Of adjournment
Washington, Feb. %.
House.-The House passed Bill to CO.
tablish Territorial Bill in California, yes
terday, with the Wimot Proviso attached.
To-day, Mr. Henderson submitted a report
on the Tariff, based upon the Tariff of '4z,
and Neeal submitted minority Report.
Both Reports were ordered to be printed.
Mr. Callamar submitted report unfavor-
able to granting public lands for public i'm
provements.
The Bill providing for the appointment
of Commissioners to Survey the Boundary
of New Mexico coming up, Mr. Schenk ad.
dressed the Committee. He animadverted
in strong terms against the President for
appointing Commissioners without the au-
thority Of law. -..
Senate.-The House Bill TO establish q
Territorial Government in California was
read twice and referred.
NJ Doaton ra,orXaA coy,robl,,
penditure Of s20, goo for the purpose Of test
ing Pages Magnetic Invention.
Washington, March l.
Senate Mr. Badger presented Re.o.
luton from the Legislature Of North CaroI-
ma, relative to slavery and southern interests.
Mr. Green presented Reselutions from
the Rhode Island Legislature, relative to
the extension Of slavery to new territories,
and against whipping in tbs Navy.
I The credentials Of Mr. Miston, Senator
from Florida, were presented, and after the
usual oa4.ii had been. administered, took bis
seat.
The Bill was, passed, for paying for her.
ses lost in military service Of the United
States. ~ ~ y s
The Standing Committees were diseLarg-
ed from the consideration. Of various sub
jec's. 49,, n,
The Bill for the settlements Of tAe Now
Hampshire claims against the United States,
was passed. -.
Mr. Benton reported Bill 6r Ra;s
Road from St. Louis to the Pacific.
The Senate is to meet hereafter at III
o'clock, A. M. The President Of the Som.
ate, Mr. Dallas, withdraws from the Chair At;
o'clock, tomorrow.
House.-During the afternoon sessions,
the House proceeded to the consideration Of
the bill to appoint commissioners and ssr-
veyor for setting the Mexican boundary
line.
Some debate arose. Messrs. Schensk,
Truman Smith, Ashmun and Woodward,
thought the President had exceeded bis
powers in making appointments before the
passage of law authorizing him to do so.
On the other hand, Messrs Haralson and
Stanton contended that the Constitution gave
him full power for that purpose. The Bin
passed.
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