Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-02-01
3OTm CONGRESS-, sD sEss.
MONDAY. Jan. %.

the extension OF slavery into any new territory, |
and also against the traffic in slaves i'll the Dis
trct Of Columbia, and against the Texas Claim
Of boundary, were presented by Mr. Dix, who at- |
forwards moved to lay the same upon the table.
Adopted.
Mr. Yulee spoke against the resolutions, and
said they were an insult to fifteen states of the
Union.
Mr. Rusk also spoke in opposition to the reso-
utions.
Dir. Foote said he was in favor of printing the
resolutions, as it was courtesy usually extended
to State Legislatures.
Mr.. Dix spoke in favor of the resolutions, and
several other members took part in the debate,
some of whom spoke particularly on the slavery
question.
Mr.. Yuee reiterated his previous statement,
and added that the Uuion was totering on its
base in consequence of assaults from Northern
fanatics.
Mr. Davis Of Mississippi endorsed Mr.. Yulees
charge, and said that he would not vote for the
printing of the resolutions. When New York |
respected herself he would respect her.
Messrs. Berren, Douglass and King spoke in
favor of printing.
+ Mr.. Downs was opposed to printing the reso-
lutions, and said that he considered the Union
IN great danger The South had been denied
not endure such grievances much longer.
The question to print was finally decided in Il
the affirmative. Adjourned.
HOUSE. The California and New Mexico ter
ritoral bill was made the order of the day for
Monday next, and to continue in order excepting
on Fridays and SATURDAYS, until disposed of.
Mr.. Wilson presented petition from the leg
islature of New Hampshire upon the subject of
slavery.
The bill for refunding to the state of AIaba.
ma, moneys advanced to troops, after some
amendment was passed.
Ten thousand extra copies of the treasury re-
port on commerce and navigation were ordered
to be printed.
The House then went into committee of the
Whole, and took up the general appropriation
bill. Sundry amendments were proposed and
discussed, and without taking any question, the
committee rose. Adjourned.
TUESDAY, Jan. 90.
SENATE. The credentials of Mr. Butler, re-
elected from South Carolina, were presented.
The resolutions from the Illinois Legislature
for uniform rate of postage on letters, five
cents were referred.
Mr.. Foote rose, and replied to Judge Nc
Leans circular, replying to his Foote'S severe
attack on his Judge-ship, on Friday last. He
Judge on that day were true.
Mr.. Corwin made brilliant speech in defence
Of the Judge.
Mr.. Dallas submitted the resignation 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. Greedy, docking off the pay of
members when absent. Great laughter Mr.
Greedy explained.
Mr.. Murphy wished to amend the proposed
amendment so as to read, "Deduct the pay of
members while writing editorials" This was
agreed 10, and Grecy's was lost.
The ten thousand dollar item for purchasing
the portraits of the Presidents for the White
House, was lost.
A long and very exciting debate followed in
relation to Mr.. Greey's voting for the purchase
The committee rose, and reported progress
Adjourned
WEDNESDAY, Jan. "a,
SENATE. The Civil and Diplomatic bill
came up from the House.
Mr. Douglass California State bill, somewhat
modified, was taken up and referred to a select
committee.
The bill for the reduction of postage was tax
en- up and Mr. Niles made a short speech
Mr.. Allen spoke at great length IN favor OF
an untrammelled newspaper circulation, and
against the influence exercised by the press for
preventing the extension Of mail routes beyond
the limits Of the country. Adjourned.
HOUSE. The bill for the extension of the
revenue laws of the United States over Upper
California, was discussed all day and finally or
dered to be printed. Adjourned.
THURSDAY, Jan. 25.
SENATE. Mr.. Borand presented the memo
rial of citizens of Arkansas for the establishing
of railroad to the Pacific.
Mr. Downs complained that the report of his
speech, as published in the Union, and of reports
generally published in that paper, would nc
compare with those published in the lntelligen
Ger. He considered that improvements in re
porting speeches, &C., were highly necessary.
A resolution was offered by MIR. Badger, tt
annul the present contracts made for reporting
The whole subject was indefinitely postponed.
The resolution granting pensions to wounded
soldiers, according to the amount Of injuries re
ceyed, was taken up.
HOUSE. The resolution submitted for tn
printing of 1000 copies Of Mr.. Edwards dru|
report" lies over
Bills were reported from the Commerce com
mittee also one IN favor of abolishng confne
ment for debt IN certain cases, and one for til
keeping of better record of the conveyance Q
vessels all Of which were referred.
The bill from the Senate, authorising the max
ing of improvements at the mouth of the Gun
berland river was made the order of the day tt
February 9TH.
Mr.. Greedy presented a bill for the reductio
of the price Of public lands bordering on LAX
Superior.
The House then went into Committee of II
Whole Mr. ToombS in the chair
Mr.. Thompson of Indiana made a speec
against the conduct of the Democratic portion
the House, on the subject of slavery, and sustain
ed the Wings in the course they had pursued.
FRIDAY, Jan. 20.
SENATE. Mr.. Anterior presented resolution
from the legislature of New Hampshire, urgir
members to vote against the slave trade" in t
District Of Columbia and new territories viii
was ordered to be printed.
The resolution calling for information relati
to the Bremen mail line of steamers, was ado
ed.
A message was received from the Preside
when the Senate went into Executive Sessit
Adjourned
HOUSE. Mr.. IngersolI, to whom had been
ferred the petition of Mr. Little, complaining
the conduct OF Judge Conkn, submitted re-
luton demanding an investigation of the matt
and also, that the Judiciary committee be ;
thorzed to send for persons and papers.
After some discussion the matter was pass
over. The House then went into Committee
the Whole, and after passing IS private bi
adjourned.
SATURDAY, Jan. 81
HOUSE. On motion of Mr.. Stanton,
bill allowing extra compensation to the