The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-24
CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

FRIpAy, February e. l6i9
The Senate look up the bill making nppropria-
lions for the civil and diplomatic expenses Of the
Government for the year ending June 80, 1850
Mr.. Dayton, in pursuance Of notice given yesler-
day submitted an amendment viz;
That until the end OF the first session Of the next
Congress, unless other provision for the Government
Of the territories acquired from Mexico all the civil
military and Judicial powers exercised by The officers
OF the existing government shall be vested in such
person or persons, and shall be exercised in such
manner as the president OF the United States shall
direct, for the maintaining the inhabitants Of said
territories in the free enjoyment Of their liberty prop
erty and religion; and the laws of the United States,
relating TO the revenue and its collection shall be
extended TO said territories, etc.
Mr.. Dayton made an able speech in support Of the
amendment, and dwelt upon the necessity for proyi-
ding protection TO the inhabitants Of the far OH Ter
ritories,
Mr. Webster said thai ho wonld not now ofi.r his
amendment, Suggested yegterday,) but would defer
doing so until the bin 10 extend the revenue laws
over the territories should come from the House
True, II was late In the session TO adopt any mode
for the protection Of the people in the territories but
he was in hope that at leasta temporary measure
may be adopted
Mr. Foote expressed his views In favor Of admit.
ting the territories as States
Mr.. Walker obtained the floor, and will speak to-
morrow. And the Senate adjourned. s
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. J. r. Ingersol asked, but did not obtain sns-
pension of the rules enable him to introduce
oution TO make The bill for the payment Of claims
against Mexico the order Of the day for to morrow
Mr. Duer made an Intellectual motion, that the
House, on and after Monday next, hold an evening
session, commencing at five o'clock.
The House went into Committee Of the Whole
on The State of the Unon and took up the bill max
ing appropriations for the service Of the Post Office
Department for the year ending June 80, 1850.
Mr.. Goggn endeavored TO amend II, by adding
several clauses to reduce the rates Of postage TO
three cents on letter Of less than half nm ounce
weight, and five cents whennol prepaid,
This was decided 10 be out oforder.
Mr.. Turner spoke against providing State Gov
eminent for the people In the territories they had
asked for one; and he took occasion 10 cicsc
the Southern address Of members Of Congress.
Mr.. Mcdowell Of virginia, was in favor of bill
TO enable the people tosform Constitution and
State Government, or thereby the question Of sa-
very would be avoided. lie was very eloquent in
his appeals to thepariotism of those who heard him.
to adhere to the compromises Of the Constitution;
and we noticed many Of the members in tears The
utmost silence prevailed, and his speech was pro-
nounced one of the most able ever delivered.
Mr.. Putnam spoke in favor of the Wilmot proyiso,
and condemned the conduct Of the President in rela
ton 10 the treaty and the protocol. Il
Mr.. Mann agreed in favor not only in favor Of the
prohibition Of the slave trade bu, the abolition Of
slavery in the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Morehead Obtained the floor,
And the House adjourned.