Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19
THIRTIETH CONGRESS-.

mittee to inquire into the cxpediency OF nppro-
priating money from the Treasury for colonizlng
free negroes in Liberia.
His Colleague, Mr. Metcalfe, also favored the
proposed resolutions Of inquiry. He explained
that they had their origin in the desire OF the
petitioners to be provided against a contingency
that might arise in Kentucky after the iormatl
of n new constitution which was now contem-
Mated. and which might authorize the enamel.
patton of the slave population. II II were con.
stitutonsl, an appropriation by Congress to de-
fray the expenses Of colonization would greatly
encourage the disposition OF the people Of Ken
lucky to consent to the emancipation of their
slaves and opposition to the resolutions propos-
ed would have contrary effect. lie appealed
to the north not to manifest hostile attitude in
reference TO this matter
Messrs Hale of n. IL Berrien of Geo, Day
ton of n j., and others opposed any action, aud
the matter was in tho end indefinitely postpon-
ed. % 10 20.
HoUsE-Nir Colts resolution being taken
up on the motion TO reconsider,
Mr. Lincoln, OF N. C., suggested an amend.
ment to the resolution, proposing to liberatc all
the slaves in the District after 1850, and the re.
Enumeration of their owners by the government;
the States of Maryland and Virginia TO have the
right to reclaim fugitives, Sc. Air Lincoln spoke
at length in favor of his proposition
Mr. McLane, of Nd, addressed the House
warmly against agitation and agiiaIors generally.
lie said that he would not vote for law prohlb-
iting the Slave Trade in the District, for that
would be tantamount to the abolishing Of Slave
ry; but nasmuch as the laws of Mary ut
the time the District was ceded TO the General
Government, prohibited the introduction of
slaves into that State for sale, Congress should
exercise some municipal or police power over
the District
Mr. Smith of Ind followed and ably opposed
the Slave Traffic in the District Of Columbia
and the agitation of fanatics. lie believed that
Slavery was local institution, and that Con-
gress had no right to interfere with 1t.
Mr. Giddings iuterrogated him, and among
other things asked him If he wished to continue
Slavery in the sid District
Mr. Smith replied that his views were well
known, both here and at home, aud that he was
ready to act whenever the time should come, but
would say now that he was opposed to leaving
the matter to the decision Of the negroes in the
District, whether free or slaves.
Mr. Sawyer of Ohio followed. lie said that
he was opposed to the continued agitation Of this
subject, and thought that the constituents Of
members had rather they would attend 10 their
own matters than thus to spend their time in ag-
itating about the District OF Columbia lie
therefore moved the previous question, which
was sustained, The yeas and nays were de-
manded on reconsidering the reference Of the
resolution aud decided in the Affirmative, by
Yeas I19, Nays 81.
Mr. Bolts Of Va. now moved to lay the reso-
luton on tue mo;e' on wiiei 'he yeas anu nays
were taken, and decided IN the negative, by
Yeas 81, Nays ITO. Several Intellectual mo.
tons were made, when the House adjourned.
THURSDAY Jan H.
In the oENAlE' petGohs III iaNor oil Teuue-
ell postage were presented;
Mr. Breese reported bill IN favor oil ihe rs
signees OF Military Land Warrants when was
read twice.
Mr. Benton submitted resolution ior con
unuatlon OF Synophcai muck Oh .ne LAWS
and Ireaties OF the Ohi'eu S'a'cs' ""'ch ai'er
Slight discussion was auopeI'
The Senate took up the oill Tor the reliei oil
John I. BALDWIN, owner OF Inc brS ''l Bias
but without any iar'her aeuoh upon H. II was
postponed; go,
The California otatc oili ana report thereon
was made me special oraer Tor Monuay week
In the hOO SE' ho'hihe was aceon'P''heu'-
There was debate ABOUT pruning some uoe1
ments respecting Duualo haroor' anu "iterw", =,
mere was ano'GGr general p'eh'ls-ih 70 NlI
ureeley, OF the lrpune' ioI us exposition o.
the mileage system lie was oelabored "i'hou,
stunt on aii sldes ior MS puohcaHon, Out iepheu
IN manly anu aOle manner
,.,., FRIDAY Jan, IL;
In the SENATE Mt cooper the newly enc
sen wing Senator from pennsylvania appeared
and took his seat. go.
MIR jefferson DAVIS oil MISS offered reso'u
uoh Oh Inquiry as 10 inc eNl'euehcy Vi eN'e',u'ht
me pension laws 20 soiuieis VINO may nave peer
1iscnargeu from .ie ran1s On a n VI "rei
war, WIZ" VIZ was 1uoP'e"' ~,
Nlr N,es, vi No"hi no'eu 10 n'Ae 'hc on
ior inc heuuyuoh OIL '9s''se 'ne oruer Oh 10,
gay ior Monusy next nc s'uu 'hat II was h'S'
nme inc Senate shoa'd transact some pupn'
business was some SIX weeks since Cohsres'
hai convened, and up 10 tle present time no'6'
T M oil any Importance hau oeen accomplished
Inc SESSION was drawing 10 close, ahd The
uah2er was mat various SUBJECTS OF e,Sa' ma
uohai importance would be neglected. lie con
suereu that the OH was one OF great moment,
ana at most It's consideration would only consume
uay or TWO lis determination was to InslsI
upon the early action oil the Senate in refer
en.e to H. Inc motion was adopted.
Mr. Benton made speech against the bill to
s %ie lll:es ana lall claims IN New Mexico and
California; after which the Senate went into
Executive session.