Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-04

e"'"k on tue president tor copies uf the cor
respondence with the consul al Vienna, to-
gelher with the authority under which he
has acted IN that capacity.
Mr.. Thompson, OF Pa, from The Judiciary
committee, reported bill TO reenact certain
laws for the relief of insolvent debtors. which
was referred TO the committee of the whole.
Mr.. Miller from the same commiree sub.
mitted a resolution calling on the President
for all the information 10 his possession rela.
tive TO The claims Of the Puget Sound aericul-
tural company 10 Oregon, and the act of in.
corporation of said company also the char
acter, number and extent oil rights Of the
Huison's Bay company, and The number Of
British subjects south OF The 49th parallel OF
latitude, including the members and servants
OF said company, and the places and settle
ments Of said parallel and that the President
communicate whether any and what PROPOSE
ton has been made by the Hudson's Bay
company TO the late administration 10 sell or
transfer lis possessed rights south Of The 49th
GeStee also that he be requested 10 furnish
copies o' NIL papers connected with such
pr Iposiiion from any person acting for said
company SINCE the treaty with England.
The bill to tax aliens for charitable pur-
poses was referred.
The house referred TO the committee of tbs
whole the bill Tor The relief Of American sea-
men in foreign ports--rhe bll for the re lief
of the grand .chldren OF Gen. De Kalh. and
the volunteers Of Vermont who served in the
battle of Plausburg-the claim of South Car
olina for expenditures on account of the
Florida war, aud the resolution in favor o.
the purchase of American hemp for the use
Of the navy.
The bill granting appropriations TO West
Point Academy was objected TO.
The house resolved itself into committee
of the whole and resumed the consideration
of the California message. Mr.. Avereti con-
tinIied his speech, which was commenced
yesterday. He commended that the south had
been compromising all the time, aud read
lecture TO the northern democrats.
| Mr.. Chandler took The floor, and in a good
humored speech indicated he executive and
ridicnled the complaints Of Mr.. Clingman.-
North Carolina was his worst enemy, and he
considered that The wrong sort Of labor was
used. The cry against the north was wholly
groundless. with the exception Of the laws
relative to fugitive slaves Kidnapping had
excited the feelings of the people of Pennsyl.
vania, and hence the law of 1916 was enact
ed. He said the slaves naturally sought Free
DOM He euIogised the Quakers, who, he
said, voted for Taylor in epauleus. In con.
clusion he SAID that Pennsylvania would ever
| fight for The Union.
Mr.. Richardson obtained the floor and tho
house adjourned.
| The SENATE was not in session on FRI
day.
In the House., it was voted on motion Of
Mr.. billiard that when the house adjourn il
shall he to Monday next. Mr.. McLnne moved
that the house adjourn forthwith on account
of Good Friday. The motion was rejected
by vote CT 81 yeas to 1903 nays. The house
then proceeded 10 the cons Ideraion Of private
bills. The bill for the relief of the captors
Of the frigate Philadelphia was laid on the
table.
The committee appointed to investigate the
charges mnde by Preston King against the
| Speaker, made report exculpating him,
and the report was accepted. Adjourned.
On Monday the senate was early hronged
with lad es. Mr.. Batter made the customary
/ remarks on the death of Mr.. Calhoun. and
after pronouncing euiosy. he said that the
Immediate cause OF his death was an affrc-
lion of The hear. 1t is stated that he was
perfectly conscious TO The last. He me.
death with confidence and an uncommon Sc
renltv Of mind. Mr.. Butler gave brief out
line of the lite of the deceased, and offered
/, the customary resolutions. On morton of
Nj. B. The senate voted 10 attend the funeral
al II o'clock Tomorrow.
Mr.. Cluy followed in some touching and
beautiful remarks which drew tears from
many eyes. Mr.. Webster also made noble
and well merited tribute 10 rhe deceased
statesman.
Mr.. Ru>k and Mr.. Clemens made few
remarks on the death of Mr.. Calhoun. The
| vice president annouored the following COM
mittee Of arrangements :-Nle>srs Mason. Da-
vis, Of Mississippi, Archison, Dodge, Dickin-
500, and Green. Adjourned.
Il In the HOUSE a solemn prayer was offered
by The chaplain. nuding in an impressive
manner To the death OF Mr.. Calhoun. Mr.
Vlnton moved recess in order 10 NV ait the
report of the joint committee, which was
agreed 10.
A message was received from the senate
Mr.. Holmes spoke nearly an hour. and gave
rillIanteulogy ofihe deceased. Mr.. Win
rnrop followed 10 brief hut appr. Pirate
speech. He said in conclusion, May the
day never come when New England men
shall speak of the great names OF the south,
whether living or dead. but as America ms
and fellow counrymen.' Mr.. Vennbe fol.
lowed. and offered resolutions of coincidence,
which we. e adopted. Adjourned.
The supreme court met, passed the Gus
I tomary resolutions. and adjourned.
The President has directed the executive
departments to he closed tomorrow Oh ac-
count OF the funeral.
Alexander MWlliams. distinguished
physician OF this city. died last evening.
Amount of treasury notes outstanding
April |, S740y6Oo.