The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-02-03
Congressional
THE EDITOR.

SENArE-Monday, Jan. %.
Mr.. Dix presented the resolution Of the New
York Legislature, against any new boundaries,
and in favor Of restoring the Texas boundary line.
Mr.. Dix moved to lay the resolution on the table.
Mr.. sRusk moved to refer it to the committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Yulee considered the resolutions ~insolent
in their chsr acter.
MI. Dickinson wished to give them a fair hear
ng IL the usual manner.
Mr.. Yulee charged that a plan was OH loot to
dissolve the Union.
Mr.. Jefferson DAVIS could not treat the paper
respectfully. Its revolutionary doctrines forbid
is circulation. The resolutions were but a tissue
of faisehoods.
Mr.. Foote said that when the time comes when
they are mensced, Southern institutions would
be defended at all hazards.
After some further debate the question OIL print
ing was carried. aud the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
Tbs day was spent in the reconsideration Of the
Civil Appropriation bill. in committee of the
whole. After the committee rose the House ad-
journed.
o., De-, sWi So S~ENATE-Tuesd ", Jan. 20.
7 In the S.naie, Mr.. Dickinson presented a pc.
t%ition. asking the interference of the American
Government in favor of the release of American
citizens Imprisoned in Ireland. Referred to the
committee on Foreign Relations.
Nj. Dickinson, on leave, submitted a resolu.
tion calling on the President for Information in
relation to the imprisonment Of American citizens
In ireland.
Mr.. Foote rose to a personal explanation con-
corning the card Of Judge Mclean, in the Ma
tional Intelligenser. The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House went into committee at the whole,
on the Appropriation bill An amendment was
adopted sppropriating a large amount for the re-
dsmption Of bounty land warrants. After the
committee rose, the bill, after a slavery debate,
was passed.
SENATE, Wednesday, Jan. "a.
In Senate the bill making appropriations for the
civil and diplomatic service of the government,
was received from the House, and on motion Of
Mr.. Calhoun, was appropriately referred.
The California bill was then debated at much
length, the discussion lasting until the adjourn
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II HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
In the House, Mr.. Ficklin, of Illinois. present.
sdthe resolutions Of the Legislature Of that State,
in favor Of the Wilmot Proviso being extended
over all territory lately acquired BY the United
States from Mexico. They were ordered to be
printed. aoq
The House then went into committee of the
whole. and considered the army bill. When the
committee rose, the House adjourned. md
SEHArE-1hursday, Jan Is.
After the presentation Of various petitions and
msmosials Of = local character, Mr.. Sturgeon pre-.
ssntsd one, nunerously signed. for the reduction
sfths Tariff. no 40 sa9Slal 1q
sslsssrss Allen and Arthsrton presented msmo-
rists s%gysinst slavery il the lately acquired terrific
sissss spdin favor Of the erection Of a territorial
gosssnmsntt The Senate went into secret session.
when The doors wers opened. the Senate I'D.
jopsnsd. 40.
~ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. Wis
iiSIhs House vent into COMMITTEES OF the whole
eo privsts bills. After The committee rose, six Of
thS bills we're passed, and the House adjourned.