New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-02


The Senators were little late IN assembling
today not having recovered from the fatigue OF last
nights session which was protrseted to an unusually
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS.
The NlcE-PREsIDEST laid before the Senate
supdry communications from the Executive Depart
ment, which without reading were appropriately re
ierred.
ARMY MEDICAL STAFF.
The bill making provlslonior the increase 0i the
Medical staff of the Army up, aud, alter some
debate the amendment TO the same, which was passed
by the House was concuued in The bill Itself was
not nnay acted upon
PRIVATE BILLS
The Senate then proceeded 70 the consideration
Of private bills when several were duly considered and
passed
Mr. BADGER offered series OF resolutions passed
nv the legislature Of bis state concerning the Slavery
question aud the rishts Of the South In connection
with that subject The resolutions were read and or
dered 70 be printed.
Rhode ISLAND on THE SLAVERY QUESTION.
Mr. GREENE submitted series Of resolutions
adopted by the Legislature OF his state on the 'ublec,
Of avery and with particular reference 70 ia exten
sion 10 the new Territories The resolutions were read
and ordered 10 be printed
YLoGcfNG ~ TIE NAVY.
Mr.. GREENE presented series OF resolutions
passed by the Rhode Island Legislature against the
practice of Floggng IN the Navy. Mr. GREENE accom-
panied the presentation of the resolutions with few
| remarks lie disposed 10 pay all due respect 70
the sentiments Of his constituents but his personal
views were against the abolition OF the practice In
| question The resolutions were read and ordered 10
be printed.
CREDENTIALS.
| Mr. WEsTCOTT presented the credentials Of
JACKSON MORTON elected his successor In the Senate
for the term Of years from the ith OF March next
| Distribution Of ARCHIVES
| The Resolution IN favor Of distributing copies OF
certain American archives among the various Literary
Institutions Of the United states considered and
/ after some amendment passed
| REMUNERATION FOR HORSES Lest
The bil heretofore reported making provision
for payment tor certain horses lost while in the military
service OF the United states during the late was
| taken up, AID, with slight amendment passed
| MISCELLANEOUS.
Various reports OF no special interest were pre-
scented, and on motion several Standing Committees
discharged from the farther consideration OF a
| groa, variety At subjects good deal OF time was
spent in the transaction OF miscellaneous business
leading 20 definite action on any important subject
Several petitions were received ana disposed Of.
| NEwHAMPsHIRE CLAIMS.
| The Senate took up the bin for the settlement
Of the claims OF The state OF New Hampshire against
the United states and after consideration passed the
same.
GREAr NATIONAL EoAD TO TIE PACIFIC
| Mr. BENTON from the Committee on Military
Affairs reported bi for the construction Of great
Central National Road from - Louis the Pacific
CHANGE OF THE HOUR or MEETING.
On motion, Il was resolved that the Senate here
after meet At II o'clock A. N.
| PANAMA RAILROAD.
| Mr. BENTON moved that the Senate take up for
consideration the bin relative the construction OF
= Railroad across the lsthmus al Panama The motion
was laid on the table.
| SEVENTH CENSUS.
The bill making provision Tor taking the Seventh
| Census taken up. when
| Mr. DAVIS OF Mass submitted a substitute cav-
ing II with the Secretary of state, IN connection with
the other Heads Of Departments - frame suitable bill
upon the subject
| Mr.. CALHOUN rose and made few remarks in
opposition 10 both propositions lie was opposed 10
the practice Of framing extensive schedule Of eta
tstcs in connection with The census. He also op
posed 10 the publication OF these huge volumes Of eta
tstcs which nsd been Issued from the Patent Oce
nuAly for several years lie briefly stated his
| for these views, and concluded BY moving that The
whole subject lie on the q bic. lis motion was lost
and the discussion continued with good deal q
/ zeal BY Messis WEsIcorr BADGES. BUrLER snd Hun
rER Mr BKIGHr renewed the motion 10 Jay tno bil
and the substitute the table, which asreed %.
WITHDRAWAL OF THE VICE President PROM THE cfiAIR
| Tue presiding Oihcer oi the Senate, Hon. Gao.
NJ DALLAS announced bis intention 10 withdraw anal
IN from the duties Of the ehsir morrow 81 o'clock
| NAVAL PENSION BILL.
| The Senate then proceeded 10 the consideration
of the b making appropriation foE NsvA! Pensions
and after few explanatory remarks passed the same
| EXECUTIVE SESSION.
| On motion. the Senate then proceeded % The
consideration Of Executive business with closed doors
as usual
| ErcaiHg Session.