Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-01-15


SKNATE.-The memorial to restore fogging
in the navy was called up, and Mr. Stockton of
| New Jersey, spoke at some length and made a
very able argument against the brutal practice.
Nr. Badger replied in favor of the petition Mr..
Stockton reioned pointedly.
Mr. Mallory took the floor, when the subject
was postponed till Monday, TO allow Mr.. Downs
/ TO speak on the compromise resolution, before
going to Louisiana.
Mr. Davis submitted a resolution requiring the
statistics of the tonnage of vessels, adopted-an
the Senate, IN honor Of the 9Th Of January, adj
journcd until Friday.
HoUsE.-At the opening this morning. the
galleries we're filed with spectators TO witness
the Kossuth reception TWAS agreed that when
the House adjourned, it should be to Friday
next.
Various bills were received Mr.. Bavlv in
troduced bill for he relief of the Cuban prison
ers released by the Queen Of Spain.
Mr.. Bell introduced bill to amend the bounty
land act
Mr.. Johnson of Tenn, introduceda bill for en-
couraging agriculture
Mr. Bssell Of Ill.,, introduced a bill TO grant
lands to States for the benefit Of INDECENT insane
persons.
All Of these bills were appropriately referred
J AT one o'clock the galleries became densely
crowded, and on motion the ladies were admitted
within the bar OF the House.
~ Kossuih then entered the Hall, attended by
the committee. Mr.. Carter introduced him to
the House, and the members rose.
The Speaker said, as the organ of this body,
have the honor TO extend 20 Louis kossuih cor
dat welcome to the House of Representatives.
he following is Kossuth's reply in the House
t day:
"Slr. it is a remarkable fact in the history Of
mankind, that while all past honors we're
bestowed upon glory, and glory was attached on
ly TO success, the Legislative authorities of this
great republic bostow the highest honors upon
prosecuted exile, not conspicuous by glory, not
famed by success, but engaged IN a Just cause:
there Is a triumph Of republican principles IN this
fact; and, sir, thank, 10 my own and my coun-
try's name. the House Of Representatives of the
United States for the honor of this generous well
come
The House, on motion then adjourned to give
the members an opportunity TO ply their re-
spects TO BIN, which was done ia the most hearty
manner
FRpAY, Jan. ..
SENATE. Mr.. Hunter. Of Va, gave notice of
=. bill appropriating $500 to top the Library
temporarily.
{ Mr. Rusk reported the House resolution to con
trac, for carrying the mails between Oregon aud
California
Mr. Clarke presented a memorial, asking for a
survey Of certain ports boo the nina seas. lie
further recommended survey Of the Northern
Pacific,
The rest Of the session was spent in consider
ing private bills.
housE.-Ihe House went immediately into
Committee of the Whole, on private bills and
+ went through the calendar passing every bill
+ thirteen 100 number
1he Speaker presented message from the
President transmitting the correspondence of, and
) report TO- the Secretary of State with numerous
documents, regarding the administration Of The
ierntoual government Of Utah. a garb.cd YER
sion Of which has been published
, Mr.. Polk of Tenn moved their reference ia
The Committee on Territories, with instructions
a 10 PRINT them. lie said It was a matter of great
Importance, and should undergo a strict nvesu-
2 CATION.
/ Mr. Clngman sustained the notion
Mr., Bernheisel moved their reference 10 the
Judiciary committee, and spoke of the grave
r. questions connected with the report and OF the
= extraordinary charges IN 1t against GOV. Young
and the people of Utah. tie said hs should, al
4, an early day. ask the appointment Of Commls
souers 10 proceed to Utah. and take testimony
+, to lay before Congress. Meanwhile he asked
the suspension of executive and legislative actor
end pnhi.c "piniun. respecting these lbellous an1
/, false reports
s. An anin,stod debate easued, ard the mstte
q was finally referred to the Committee on Tern
tories
4 Adjourned tin Monday.
. Saturday, Jan. 10th,
SENarF.-A great number Of petitions wer,
s presented. Mr. Broadhead Of Pennsylvania, IN
y uoduced bin providing for the payment Of the
e outstanding loan, and final settlement of ceruh
Gates issued during the Revolutionary War.
, Air Sebastian, OF Arkansas, introduced a bii
granting land lor railroad purposes in that State
Air Geyer OF Missouri, introduced bill dc
Glazing assent of Congress that Missouri MAJ
!, hereafter tax ali Public Lands sold 10 that Sute
b. from the day OF sale
e Mr. Felch of Michigan, offered a .olutioi
which was adopted, directing inquiries into eX
pedeucy of reporting bdl granting right DIVA.
4 10 al Railroads through Public Lands
Mr.. Clemens of Alabaua, offered resolution
of inquiry INTO the eXpediency OF separating Ma
- rine Corps and the Navy, and of appointing tv
e Cadets from the Marine Crops, each year, to b.
n sent to West Point Adopted
NJ Sir. Shields, OF Illinois offered a resolution au
thouzng Committee OF Public Lands to enplo
q, a draugitsman to mark on Senate maps the Pub
% lie Lands sold and unsold. Adopted.
d, Tho private bills ordered yesterday 10 be en-
m crossed were all taken up and passed.
The bnl authorizing the President to appou
If board of officers TO survey the bay of san Fran
M cisco. Cor the purpose of selecting a site for Ma
~ Yard and Depot, taken up, amended an
Of postponed TIL Monday.
M Foote'S resolutions. declaring the Compromis
,r measures a definite settlement of the SLAYER
If question, was taken up. Downs of Louisan.
e addressed the Senate ul three o'clock IN favor q
m the resolution and in defence oil all measures EN-
40 buced m the series. lie maintained that th
Fugitive Slave Law had been enforced, and thu
j California was admitted consttutonaly. TIL
m Territorial bills. be considered. were advant5
,a geous go the Souiii--as Utah and New MeXic
q . 3D. "a I. 49,. .l....f.
i. there would have been more than 10000 squar
70 miles less Of territory open to slavery He re
te Piled at length 10 Nj. kheti, denying any rigi
existing but that Of revolution. tie deende
M Jackson's proclamation, and also the charactt
Of and speeches of Edward Livingston he supper
10 ted all his positions by reading extracts FROM III
r. writings and speeches ofJaekson, jefferson, Mao
II son, and others. Mr. Davis got the floor and III
~ Senate adjourned.
nd TIRE DAYS LATER FROM
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