Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-01-16

Lane, and examined the allegations and charges
made by Lane against Gen Taylor Of lalsehood,
and misrepresentation Of the conduct of the In
diana regiment at the battle of Buena Vista lie
justified the removal of Gen. Lane, on account
of his injustice to Gen. Taylor He denounced
the system Of prescription, which was coinmen-
ced by Gen. Jackson, and despalred OF ever get
ting rid Of IL. lie declared no one had been re-
moved by the late administration, except for sui-
fcient cause or where the administration belicv
ed such cause existed
Mr. Cass said the charge against Col Weller,
of having been doiaulter, one which had
been used against him in the guhematoual can
vass in Ohio and that, IN that State. whore the
subject was well understood Col Weller want
ed but 800 votes FLEEING elected Governor; and,
after that his nomination to office had been con
frmed by the Senate without one dissenting
vote. lie never heard that Col " oiler's habits
incapacitated him for business.
Mr. Bradbury followed, in defence Of his reso-
luton
Mr. Downs said that the inference to be drawn
from MIR Ewing's remarks was. that all persons
removed from office were removed for adequate
cause but there existed no cause for removal
of officers in New Orleans; and this was shown
in the case of the District Attorney who. by the
next mail after receiving his dismissal. received
a commission as special counsel IN most impor-
tant Government case. One of those removed
had since been elected TO the other House of
Congress
The subject was then postponed.
Mr. Fetch reported back adversely upon the
Joint resolution from the House, authorizing the
assignment of land warrants. Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. ..
Senate. Mr. Houston appeared and took his
seat.
Mr. Seward presented petition from citizens
of Albany county, New York, stating that they
are pateutees and inventors, under the L. ).
laws. and suffer great loss and injury IN conse-
quence OF the introduction Of articles. manuiac
tured in Canada and the British provinces. by
their inventions. lie obtained leave to withdraw
it for the purpose of reference.
Mr. Clemens presented petition from James
Robertson, asking for special committee to ex-
anime the injury done him, by order Of the Sen
ate N lmprisonng him on d charge of assault
ing Mr. Clay, during last winter
Mr. Hale, with view Of getting rid Of the
subject, moved that the prayer OF the petitioner
be rejected. Carried yeas -, nays II
Numerous petitions and reports were present
ed.
Mr. Butler, from the Judiciary Committee, re-
ported back the House bill to regulate the mode
OF taking testimony IN cases of contested cleo
tons.
Mr. Berren, from the same committee, report
ed back the bin 10 authorize Notaries Public, IN
the District Of Columbia, TO certify oaths, ac-
know edgmonts, &c, lu certain clses. The bill
"", l'''e'eu, ana i's ossiiet oiu','
ifl4' n"'ioe "i "h"'Por'ahl u'"S' "' HHl0'i
prey ion' hotoe hau oeeh sl'ei' were lhuoouceu
ana Ielerred-
Mr DAYTON called UP me oil To- change me
,'ne Tor ho'a'n3 ,Ie q; ~ pl-'Hc' oui's ln 'lle
' 's'''li anu -. .,'''S 'l ''i's, e''il
aver some 'NpiallAuoi' u'e 'nslos' 'neHl '' 'ie
OH. Nas oI'eIrI'
Mr. Underwood mo'ed 10 'Ahe up ule iionsH
resolution. "uinorsmg iie ass 4n'eni ol ANNA
ry Land Warrants. Amer debate the moilop
was withdrawn for the present
Inc bll 10 settle aud ascertain private land
CLAIMS M Nalhorna was iaSen uH
Mr G"lnn commenced spelkmE 10 opposition
to Mr. Ban'on's amendment bat tine noise ana
CONFUSION were Sd great inat severn S,n'tors de-
handed tn9I order Or preserved ne Nha'r TAP
pea several times bat the NOISE continued Mr.
foote asked # there was no special remedy Tor
the disturbance. me Nhalr SAID theTe was tle
rght 10 clil Sen1tors by name' 10 order. pr
foole sail he Should be sorry To eau any one by
na'ne' and would be particularly sorry 70 can by
name the senator rom ltNas VINO had luaIe ms
hrsl appearance today
order beng restored, Dir GWinn delivered
written speech M support Of the pm under CON
sldefatlon- iaa in opposition 70 Mr Benions A.
"'"iNAi' nc "EtAht" 'ite Histli4 i'iule' anu
number OF private land ciaims in Nalliorma, ana
pointed out the detects 81 Mr. Bentona plan. and
the aiHanlaRe OF hs own
Nii peia9h ral".0, slAung oel'h aii tle ooiec-
uon7 TO Mf '"inn nlil ana alleging lne supe-
i'"'l'y OF i's own " l,nou' conc uuiAs' "e gave
way, ana me senate ADJOURNED.
rouse NJ bayiy' Chairman ol the com'n'itee
oil w ay- ana Means reported ihe appropriations
ON tae nenefAi Appropriation OIL
Mi 4 '',i' 'i',Iolu- eu d p," l.oF'I.n3 JOY jug
location Oh military bounty Land warrants, when
,,e IS iH', nave nave Deeh eIfoheo"s'y located -
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'Nhoh aTeclng lne payment OF lle awards maze
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