Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-01
CONGRESS-.
MoNDAY, Jan. %


SENATE. Resolutions adopted by the Legis-
lature of New York, instructlng the representa-.
yves III Congress, from that State, to vote against
tne extension of slavery, and also against the
traffic IN slaves in the District of Columbia and
against the Texas claim of boundary. were pre-
scented by Mr.. Dix, who afterwards moved to lay
the same upon the table. Adopted.
MIR Yulee spoke against the resolutions, and
said they were an insult 10 fifteen States of the
Union.
Mr. Rusk also spoke in opposition to the reso-
lutions
Mr. Foote said he was in favor of printing the
resolutions, as it was courtesy usually EXTEND
ed to State Legislatures.
Mr. Dix spoke in favor of the resolutions, and
several other members took part 10 the debate,
some OF whom spoke particularly on the question
of slavery.
MIR Yulee reilerate his previous sentiment,
and added that the Union was tollcrnr on its
base, in consequence of assaults from Northern
fanatics.
Mr. Davis, Of Mississippi endorsed Mr. Yulce's
charge, and said that he would not vote for the
printing OF the resolutions. When New Yorl,
respected herself he would respect her.
Mcssrs Berren, Douglass and King spoke in
favor OF printing.
Mr. Downs was opposed to printing the resou-
tons, and said that he considered the Union in
right to reclaim fugitive slaves; that it could not
endure such grievances much longer
The question 10 print was finally decided in
the affirmative. Adj.
House. The California and New Mexico
territorial bill was made the order of the day for
Monday next and to continue in order, except
on Fridays and Saturdays, until disposed Of
TUESDAY, Jan. %.
SENATE.-The credentials OF Mr. Butler, re.
elected from South Carolina, we're presented.
Mr.. Foole rose, and replied to Judge McLean's
circular, replying TO his (Fooe's) severe attack
on his Judgo.ship, on Friday last. He said the
statements which he made against the Judge on
that day were true.
Mr. Corwin made brilliant speech in defence
Of the Judge.
Mr. DdilIs submitted the resolution of Mr.
Breese, as regent of the Smithsonian Institute.
Adjourned.
House. The House went into Committee on
the General appropriation bill, and considered
several proposed amendments, among which was
one by Mr. Greeley, docking off the pay OF mem
bera when absent. Great laughter) Mr. Gree
ley explained
amendment SO as to read, " Deduct the pay of
members when writing editorials" This was
agreed to, aud Greeley was lost.
The ten Thousand dollar item for purchasing
the portraits Of the Presidents for the White
House, was lost.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. "a
SENATE. The resolution to reduce the min
in,um price Of the pine lands in Louisiana and
Florida was agreed to. The bill to establish a
State Government in California was taken up,
and the modification of Mr. Douglass, of Illinois,
was substituted for the original. The whole
subject was then referred to a select committee,
10 which the amendments OF Messrs. Foole,
Downes and Turney were also referred.
The postage bill was then taken up, on mo.
ton Of Mr. Niles, and Mr.. Allen spoke upon it
at length among other things advocating free
newspaper circulation. The Senate adjourned
without taking the question.
House, MIR Hunt of New York, prcsenteda
bill extending the laws of the United States over
Upper California, which was read third time.
1t proposes three ports of entry, and three Col
iectors IN that country, and that cases arising
there under the revenue laws, should be tried in
the Circuit Court of Oregon. Mr.. Mcl.eland
opposed to all action upon the bill until ai
ter it printed. Mr.. Hall of Missouri de-
nonnced the bill, which he sand hell ped the com
mcrcia aud manufacturing men more than The
people Of California. lie wished to have gov
crnment established in California.
Mr.. Brown supported the bill. Mr.. Stephens
was opposed to framing any government for Cal
tornl1 Tor the reason that it did not belong to
us; that it had not been paid for; was free to
ali; aud there was no necessity for laws for the
collection of revenue there. Mr. Morse opposed
the bill, as Mr. Root, who said that he was much
surprised that Mr. Hunt should think Of passing
It, without attaching the WIlmot Proulso to It,
lie 0iil was then referred to TIE Committee OF
the Whole, and ordered 10 be printed.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the Army bill. Alter speech from
Mr.. Rockwell crllicisng the report OF the Sec
rotary OF the Treasury, with regard to the Tar
III, &e., the Committee rose and reported
A report from Dr. Edwards, respecting adul
torated drugs, condemned at Boston, Phlladel
phia aud New York, was handed in and referred
to the Committee on Printing. The House then
adjourned.
THURSDAY, Jan. %.
SENATE. Mr. BorIand presented the memorial
of cltlzens of Arkansas TOR tie establishment Of
Il railroad to the Pacific.
The resolution granting pensions to wounded
soldiers, according to the amount OF Injuries re-
celved, was taken up.
House. Bills were reported in favor of abol-
lshing confinement for debt in certain cases,
and one for keeping OF better record of the
conveyance of vessels.
Mr. Greedy presented bill for a reduction of
the price Of the public lands bordering on Lake
Superior
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole, Mr. Toombs in the Chair.
hlr Thompson, Of Indiana, made n speech
against the conduct of the Democratic portion Of
the House, on the subject Of slavery, and sus-
tanned the wings IN the course they had pursued.
FRIDAY, jan Goth
SENATE.-Mr. Atherton presented resolutions
from the Legislature of New Hampshire, urging
members to vote against the "sldve trade" in the
District of Columbia, and new Territories
which was ordered to be printed.
| lioUsE.-Mr. lngeTsol to whom had been re-
ferred the petition OF Mr.. Little complaining Of
the conduct of Judge Conklin, submitted reso-
luton demanding an Investigation OF the natter
and also, that the Judiciary Committee be au-
ihurlzed TO send for persons and papers.
After some discussion the matter was passed
over.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole and after passing 66 private bills, ad
oarned.
The House resolved itself into COMMITTEE Of
the Whole, Mr.. Toombs, of Georgia, in the
Chair. The Army Appropriation bill being un'
der consideration, Mr.. Greeley, OF New York
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