Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-12-27


rculitcd, the better.
Mr.. Taylor advocated the three and ) cert
postage rates. He gave notice tn he should
introduce an amendment to abolish postage On
newspapers in the county were published, al
30 miles beyond. lie was opposed to the abel
ition Of the iranking privilege, because it az
turdcd Il connecting link bets cen Representa-
tiycs and their constituents
Mr.. flcblrd spoke a few minutes in favor o.
reducing the size of newspapers to be circu-
lated free in the counties Of their publication,
to 100 square inches. " ithout concluding
he gave way for an-ad iournmcnt.
The debate in the House, on the Postage BILL
will probably close next Tuesday. A vigorous
effort will then be made for the consideration
Of the River AMI llabror bill
A strong party is organizing here, among
the " lligs to bring forward Gen Scott as t cir
next Prcsdentia! candidate
The Chair laid before the Sen'ae the Retor
Of the Superintendent of the coast survey.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Cass on Mem
cay calling for the correspondence between The
United States aud Austrian Charge, about Hun
garian affairs was taken M.
Mr. Cass said he had received nformat n
which pleased him much lie understood he
since had not left the country, and as it was
not probable his would remain of his own ac-
cord, he supposed the President had follow
the course which public sentiment requi ed,
and which the Senate had refused to adopt
On his motion his resolution was laid over f r
the present.
Mr.. Bradbury's resolution about remove S
from Office was taken up.
Mr.. Whitcomb again took up the case Of the
removal of General Lane as Governor of Ore
gon. lie defended Lane from charges of de-
reelection of duty.
Mr.. Mangum said that tie last administra-
ton was no favorjte of his, but as Lane had
made publication in defence Of certain troops
which went to the extent of imp eating Cen
TaylOr's character,-if this were so, Genera
Taylor owed it to himself to remove Lane
The private character Of Gen. Taylor had
never beer impeached and if Lane had under
taken this lie deserved removal.
Mr.. Cass read from law to show, that Mr.
Weller had not exceeded the time allowed tC
make his returns whel he was removed.
Mr.. Gwin followed defending NJ. Welle
rom charges made by Mr. Ewing, when til,
fnbject was up before in most elaborate man
ner'
Mr.. Ewing replied, pointing out points in Mr.
Wellers conduct, which wera considered b.
the administration in removing him.
Mr. CasS rcjoinod in defence of Mr. Weller
Mr.. Gwn also replied in defence
Mr.. Bright followed, vindioating Mr.. Lane
Without taking vote the Senate adiourn,d.
lloUsE.-The joint resolution 10 fill up va
cancies in the board of regents of Smithsonian
Institute passed.
Mr.. Phoenix introduced bill to max
Whitehall, New York, a port CT entry-refel
red 10 committee on commerce.
The House then went into committee on III
cheap postage bill. The bill provides for POI
tage on letters of half an ounce, prepaid, tire
cents unpaid five (for any distance,) and r,
ducing postage on newspapers.
Mr.. Potter offered substitute, namely. Ii
uniform rate to he three cents on letters ar
on newspapers books and other description
not connected with manuscript and write
matter of no greater weight than two ounce
one cent newspapers delivered ia State wei
printed, one-halt of the foregoing rates ette
to Oregon and California, quadrupe the abo,
three ceuts three cent pieces to be come
| and million and half dollars appropriated
= supply any deficiency in post office revenues.
e Mr. Ashmun moved to amend the first sectiC
of the original bill BY striking ont the and
centraes and inserting the uniform rate of
cents. Mr. Ncnable was willing to reduce
a uniform rate of 3 cents.
n Mr. Sacket gave notice OF his intention
5 offer an amendment to reduce the postage
}, newspapers. Mr. Brown of Indiana intend
b.. to offer an amendment for 5 cents unifor
rate, and two for drop letters /; newspapers
circulate free in the county where they we
,, published. Without coming to any conclusi,
u the committee rose and the House adiournt