Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-03-06
Mr. Ashmun--was not the speech made this

newspaper. My colleague admits that during
this Congress he dined with Mr. Webster--then
he accepted of his hospitality, with dagger in
his hand. This Is his frankness. There are
gentlemen who remember that my colleague and
| were at the Philadelphia Convention, and we
both voted for a nomination of Mr. Webster for
President as the candidate FOR the Wing party,
and because he was not nominated my colleague
rose and denounced the Convention 10 the Wing
party and this was the man who talks Of con-
sstency. Mr. Ashman then denounced other
illusions as false, and when he had concluded,
Mr. Allen rose to the question Of order. lie
said he was allowed TO reply TO the personal at
tack Of Mr. Ashmun; but another attack had
been made, and he asked leave to reply.
here much confusion, and after CONVEX
sation between many members had been indulg
ed ia,
Mr. McIane moved that the Committee rise,
that the House might take action on what had
occurred
Mr. Bayly, who was entitled to the floor, rclus-
ed 10 give way to Mr. Allen or Mr. Hilliard, and
then made a speech in favor Of the bill.
Others spoke, and the excitement soon died
away. The House then took n recess.
Aller recess, the consideration Of the Mexican
lnsialment Bill was resumed which dpproprates
three millions one hundred and eighty thousand
dollars
Mr. Brooks moved an amendment directing the
lIfrIAfII LIlll ll case OF lOiN llidue Nv lle a.
nted States, 10 contract for the payment Of the
money through the highest bidder, which was re-
iCctod-JO to ~.
The Committee then rose and the bill was pas
scd
The Army Appropriation Bill was then taken
mp IN committee.
Mr. Gddmqs moved 10 strike out the appropri-
nhon for recruiting; he was opposed to further
ineseasa of the army.
Dir Join A. King opposed the amendment,
showing the necessity Of keeping up The present
force.
Alr Levin would 70 against the reduction Of
the ARMY, not that De feared any danger from a
foreign foe, but because of the enemy within;
nnd when this question shall come 90 vote, Joe
desired 90 sea on one side Americans lovers Of
liberty and order, aud disunioulsts on the other;
Dot us most The brute force of demagogucs 1T
mly Do necessary 90 have an increase of the are
my o. preserve the laws Of the land. He then
launched or into strong condemnation of the ma
lgnalt spirit with which Mr. Webster had been
asalcd, and highly oulogzed the Secretary of
State
Mr Gidiings congratulated the country on the
ilci That The Free Sellers ON this floor are not
Tine agiators, neither n this nor the other branch
of Conyrcs notwithstanding the ISLANDERS a.
plinsl them from day 90 day. they have remain
al s.cnt-he supposed that Mr. Levin had for
eiru mission n bis eve.
Nr Lr'w-i would have no Office except one
that springs from the people
Mf Nidlnes--AA Offices spring from the poo
ana Or wll take anything be can get--
llN1-hl. 81 tie defended Mr. Aliens remarks
about Sir Webster. and called attention 60 the
ici iliat tla array D. 20 be used 90 put down free
in '' TO, ifna' ana splAe OBJ me Fugitive Save
q" as odious and hateful 20 nne-tontns of t1e
N-n
air Howard made some rcmarIs 90 show t1nt
tl' AnoF l- inadequate 10 The public defence and
o' quarter Co u.ne hc gave way i1r not1n
tl1i iAe Committee rise, which prevailed and the
ilqu'e adjourned
TnrRsnAY, Feb y.
Nna'c.-Nr Chase presented numerous petl-
tons lo- DE repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law,
end ihe abolition of slavery in the District Of Co
4 luuba. Iahief.
Mr Dayton called up the blll giving potcutees
4 remedies aroiust persons who shall import from
4 'fuadt, and territories adjoining the United
4 States articles and produce manufactured by the
s Inventions of patantees BOO the United Sltcs-
Under the present laws. American inventions are
carried into Canada, and thor produce and man
u.ctures are brought into tie Uuitcd States and
sold. to tha prejudice OF American patents.