Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-12-12

Mr. Gwinn (Democrat) of California intro
duced bill directing that the duties collected
in California after the treaty Of llidalgo Gauda-
lupe, and up to her admission into the Union
be refunded to that state. Mr. Foote Demo-
craft of Mississippi, introduced his kossuth re-
solution.
Mr.. Underwood (Whig) Of Kentucky. intro
duCed Joint resolution making land warrants
aSSignable.
Mr.. Hale Free Son) Of New Hampshire,
submitted the following resolution, which was
LAID upon the table,
Res olvcd That the Secretary Of the Navy
be instructed 20 inform the Senate if the Navy
Department has information OF any violation Of
the law of the United S1te~ uboiishing fog.
ging IN the naval service By any officers OF the
navy, and if so what measures If any have
been taken to vnlcate the law.
Mr.. Foote introduced his resolution dcc1r-
ing the compromise acts to be 4 defmtiye set
Element of the slavery question. Tie said he
expected to leave this place on the 2Otll OF the
present month he would therefore ask this
one favor of the Senate. that this resolution be
taken up now and made the special order OF
the day for Monday next.
The hair 1t requires the unanimous con-
sent of the Senate.
Mr.. Chase free SOIL Of Ohio object.
Mr.. FOOtp-DOeS tlle NelllIOr ITOtu OHO on
icct to taking up this resolution now for the
purpose of milking it the special order on Mon
dav? Mr.. Chlse-I 90 oolect to taking ituP
then for that purpose, object to having that
resolution take precedence OF other important
business already introduced.
Mr. Footc-l am clad the opposition comes
from the quarter it does. hopch will be con-
tnucd.
Mr.. Chase 1t will undoubtedly be contin-
ucd.
The Chair-H he resolution mus; lie over,
Mr. Chase Introduced a bill granting to
Ohio all the unsold lands remaining in that
State and asked 10 have it printed.
Mr.. Foote, by way Of returning good TO-
evil. advocated the motion to print, and 1t was
agreed to.
Mr.. Foote then renewed his motion to take
up his resolution concerning the Compromise
acts he understood no objection would now
be made. No objection being made the reso-
luton was taken up and then postponed, and
made the special order for Monday next, at |
o'clock.
The unfinished business Of Yesterday being
the Joint resolution making arrangements for
the reception and entertainment OF kOSsuth,
was next IN order. Mr.. Fuotr said that in con-
sequence Of unexpected opposition to the resp
luton. and as there would be no time for the
other House to act upon 1t in season, he hld
concluded to withdraw the resolution and he
now asked leave to do 50. The question being
put, the leave WAS granted,
Mr. Seward of New Yorl-Mr. President!
now rive notice that on tomorrow, or on some
subsequent day. shall ask leave to introduce
the following Joint resolutions:
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Re
personalities Of the Uuited Stqtcs assembled
That the Congress of the United States IN the
name and on behalf of the People of the u.
States give Louis kossuth cordial welcome
to the Capitol and TO the country.
Mr.. Hale offered a resolution, providing for
the election o two chapans, one for eacE
House. Objected to and Iai dover,
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON. Dec. q. 1851.
IIousE.-Mr. Briggs gave notice Of his IN
tcntion to introduce bill establishing u Min
in New York.
The Speaker laid before the House the re.
port of the Superintendent Of the Coaat Sur
vcy. a debate arose as - the printing TO-,
COO extra copies, and the subject was then re
irrred to the Printing COMMITTEES.
There being 10 general disposition for bust
ness, the House adjourned till uesdly. wine!
the various Committees will be announced.
Dee. :. 1851.
SEN,rE-Senators Rrsk, B,rand, Rhett
and Butler appeared ami took their seats
On motion Of r. Bright. the 18th rule wa!
suspended, and the following Senators dccar
ed elected on the Standing Committees for tht
session:
On Foreign Rc'otion --Mossrs. Mason
Douglas, Mangum, and Underwood.
On FIaaacc--Messrs. Hunter, Bright
Gwinn, Pearcn, and Miller.
On Commrce-Nessrs. 1Iam,in, Sou,e
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