The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
WASHINGTON, Feb. l0-6 P. NJ.
SENATE.

ident laid before the Senate message from the
President in reply 10 resolution OF the Senate in
regard 20 the late treaty with Mexico; lengthy
debate followed upon the printing of extra copies
of the message, and was finally carried.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The house went into the consideration of phi
vate bills.
The bill for the relief Of Daniel Myerls was laid
on the table by u vote of IS TO II.
Several bills OF no general interest were passed
before adjournment.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL.
SENATE.
The reports of the standing committees were
received.
Mr. Davis, chairman of the committee on Mill
tary affITs presented the memorial of The Legs
| lature Of Arkansas, in regard TO placing upon an
equal footing soldiers in all wars as regards boun-
~ lands.
The Senate then oceeded TO the consideration
of the Civil Diplomatic Bill-after some discus
sion, the clause abolishins fogging IN the Navy
was stricken out.
Mr. Hale offered a similar amendment, which
was rejected, yeas II, Nays 81. Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr. Staunton moved 10 reconsider the vote
which laid upon the table the Presidents message
| in regard TO the Mexican treaty, not agreed TO.
Mr.. Ninton asked leave 10 introduce bill organ
lZtDg new bureau tOT the w ar
agreed to; but after some explanation by Mr. Vim
ton the rules were spended, the bill introduced,
and ordered 10 be engrossed. House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
SENATE.
Sundry petitions and memorials were presented
| and referred.
Mr. Corwin presented resolutions in regard to
| a reciprocal treaty with Canada. MI. {. also re-
ported bill for the relief Of the securities OF K.
T. Little, which was passed TO a second reading.
Mr. Breese moved TO take up the bill granting
the right of way for canals aud railroads through
Illinois and ether States.
| Mr. Davis moved 10 take up the bill granting five
years half pay TO the widows and orphans of the
soldiers who fell in the Mexican war.
The Senate proceeded to consider as IN commit.
| tee of the whole said bill, which was read third
| time by unanimous consent and passed.
On motion the Senate proceeded 10 the consid-
Grafton of the order OF the day-the Civil Diplo-
matte Bill. Mr.. Cameron in order 10 make the
| bill more acceptable, offered an amendment ior
the erection Of Custom house at Erie, Pa; the
amendment was adopted. The Senate then ad-
jOurned.
HOUSE.
The Judiciary committee was discharged from
the further consideration Of the charges against
| Judge Conklin.
The remainder of the session was occupied with
business Of no general interest.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IA, 6 p. NJ.
Nothing done to-day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee, asked leave TO intro
duce a bill giving a homestead TO every poor man
and woman in the United States; which was refer
| red
Mr.. SAWYER asked leave 10 introduce a resolu.
tIon to bring from West Point, and dePoste in the
i Capitol, at Washington, the flags captured during
| the Mexican war; which was refused.
| Mr. Lock asked leave 10 in rodnce resolution,
to admit ladies on the floor; whichwss refused.
| The House and Senate then met in convention 10
count the electoral votes, Mr. jeff Davis acting as
chairman, and Mr.. Clayton reading certihcstes,
commencing with Maine and ending with Wis.,
consin. Thereupon the Vice President arose and
announced Gen. Taylor, of La, as President, and
Willard Fillmore, of New York, rs Vice Presi-
i dent elect Of the United States.
The Senate then returned 10 their chamber, and
adjourned.
The huse after passing a re solution and ap
pointing committee TO notify the President and
Vice President of their election, adjourned.