Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-04-18
Obirtp- first Congress.
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WEDNESDAY, April 3.
A commune alton was received from the War
Department, containing reports on the Geology
and Topography of California aud Oregon
Mr.. Cas- resolution to print 10 600 pamphlets of
the addresses and funeral sermon upon the death
of Mr.. Calhoun, was adopted. Six Senators
we're appointed to acconp NY the relnainsut Mr..
Calhoun to their fiual resting place in South
Carolina. Vice President Fillmore sublni ted
some remarks respecting his own powers to pre-
serve order in the Senate: the remarks were
generally approved and ordered to be printed.
HOUSE.
After some discussion on supplying the navy
with American hemp, the subject was laid over
AT the request Of the Secretary of War, a com
mittee of nine was appointed to investigate his
conduct in connection with the Gilpn clain.-
The Houee went into IL C0nlniltee of the Whole
end Mr.. McClernand stated his views on the
subject Of slavery.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, April 4.
The Vice President announced the committee
to accompany the remains of Mr.. Calhoun 10
consist Of Messrs. Mason, Davis of Miss Web
er, Beriien, Dickinson, and Dodge of Iowa.
Propositions to change he printing system we're
discussed by Messrs. Borland and Hale, and
then laid over. Tho Fugitive s save bill was
taken up. Mr.. Underwood concluded, urging
some fugitive acts. Messls. Corwin and Hale
answered some illusions. Mr.. Fooc moved to
postpone the question for day. Mr.. Webster
made short speech, reminding Senators that
the time has come for action, and regrettlng to
see the debate prolonged without coming to a
conclusion. Mr.. Foote then made few re-
marks in favor of considering first the territorial
bill; he argued that if California should be ad
mittcd first and separately, it would dissolve the
Union. Mr.. Webster briefly rejoined, gently
reminding Mr.. Foote of his famous prophecy,
and diSavowiug, on his own part, all fears of
dissolution Mr.. Fooe rejoined. Mr.. Shields
, secured the floor for Friday, and the Senate ad-
joufned
HOUSE.
The morning hour was occupied in the dis
cusson OF the hemp question, without making
any progress. In the Committee Of the Whole,
the consideration of the California bill was re.
snmed. Messrs. Greene of Missouri and SpaI
ding Of New York, each made an hours speech
on the subject.
SENATE.
FRTDAr, April 5.
f Mr., Clay offered petition from H. Grinnell
Of N, Y, asking government 10 appoint officer,
tor the expedition he and others we're fitting on
to search for Sir John Franklin. Adjourned tt
Monday.
The House was engaged OH the calendar q
> private bills.
D SENATE.
= MoSDAY, April, 8.
C Mr.. Benton concluded his speech on the Cal
e ifornia and Slavery question, and against tn
compromise. Messrs. Clay, Foole, Douglass an
q Cass replied. Messrs. Hale and Smith follow
y ed.
= HOUSE.
i The House, in committee of the whole wer
:, engaged on the California bill, after which Nj
II Conger offered a resolution for abolishlng TIN
e Franklng privilege; and in favor OF cheap post
a age.
: SENATE.
TUESDAY, April 9.
The Census bill, and others of private chlr
acter were taken up and discussed.
r. HOUSE
The California bin was again discussed il
/ CummttUc of the Wttoic.
SENATE.
r WEDNESDAY,, April 10.
Snndry nomiu,tions of CO ectors we're acte,
, on, and the nomination Of Mr.. Sanders cOnsu
e t. Brazil confirmed.
e HOUSE.
It Private bills and the California question oer
u debatCd.
y SENATE
e An interesting debate OH Mr.. Foote'S motion
. for compromise committee between MeSsr.
% Benton, Hale, Baldwinand others against, an
e Ne ssrs. Clay, Cass, Foote aud others in favor q
the plan, when a motion to lay the same on til
> table stood % and 28-Webster voting in III
H negative. After several proposals of amend
So mendment, and remarks by Webster, Mr. Foot
y agreed to modify hi motion so that CaIlforni
D might he considered separately by the commit
st tee, when the subject was postponed Mr. Cas-
n presented, with great satisfaction, as he said,
n resolution of the legislature of Michigan, IT
Us Scinding his former instructions to vote for tn
Proviso.
le HOUSE.
is There was a spirited DEBATE on the preser
e' mode and expense of the public printing, III
re burden of which, it was contended, had becom
'i ntolcrable