Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25
5 5saasS } Congress, s! "'s;'

WASHINGTON, MONDAY MARCH 10, 1852.
SENATE.-Mr. Fech of Mich, reported ad.
verse to the memorial for the immediate survey
Of the Government lands in California.
The joint resolution in favor of continuing the
work upon the Capitol was taken up. Mr.. Shields
moved that the Senate concur in the amendment,
adopted by the House, granting 100000 for the
extension of the Capitol.
After several motions, and remarks by differ
ent gentlemen, the further consideration OF the
subject was postponed.
The Iowa land bill was taken up. Mr.. Cass
spoke in favor of the bill. He said it was the
constitutional duty Of Congress to pass the bill. |
He said that but little had been done for the
West
Mr.. Downs favored the bill, but opposed the
amendment.
Mr., Brodhead favored graduating the price of
lands, and leaving RAILROADS to be bull, by States
Adjourned.
lioUsE The House then took up the motion
OF Mr. Reynolds conesting the seat of W. H.
Weghtman, delegate from New Mexico.
| Mr.. Felch spoke IN reference to the charges
OF corruption against the Government, and the
manner in which the election was conducted.
Mr. Welghtman replied, defending the char
acter of the Governor. : he memorial was finally
ret erred TO the Committee on Elections. Ad-
journed.
TUESDAY, 16.
SENATE.-The Chair presented that portion
of the patent report for 1851, relative to the
Mechanic, and stated that it had been delayed,
awaiting the completion of Commissioner Riddles
report on the Worlds Fair.
A communication was received from the War
Department, enclosing report on the TopogrAph-
lcal survey Of the rivers.
Mr.. Stockton reported joint resolution au-
thorlzlng the completion of War steamer for
Harbor defense.
The resolution to continue the work on the
Capitol, was referred to the Committee on Pub
lie Buildings.
Mr. Burland offered a resolution that the Com
mIttee OIL Public Buildings make thorough ex-
animation of the foundation to the proposed
addition to the Capitol, and the material used
The resolution was adopted and the Senate
then proceeded to the consideration of the Iowa
land bill.
Mr.. Sumner rose and spoke at some length in
vindication of his former remarks, and the course
he had pursued on the bill. He repealed the
insinuaton that had been thrown out that he was
governed by sectional motives. and defended the
position holdby former Massachusetts delegations
I TN land warrants. He opposed Mr.. Underwoods
amenement as palpably unjust and out of place,
as endangerlng If not totally defeating the bill,
and tsndlRgto rake ihe lsr.'v statueless to ne
: holders
M. BeIl subailted IN amendment uroSsenup
s.st ssaa ls~n old Ststes be selected in the ter
o ritories only. Adopted.
s Alter some further debate the vote was taken
8 on the adoption of Mr.. Underwood's amendment,
o and reIected-yeas Is, nays &c.
r The amendment of the Committee was then
concurred in.
. Several Senators here stated the grounds I'M
e on which they had voted. Among them, Mr..
e Davis OF Mass, who stated that he did not wish
10 be considered as pledged to favor further sim.
liar grants.
:. The bill was then ordered engrossed by uive
\ voce vote, and the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Houston moved that the House 90
: into Committee on the deficiency bill, which was
agreed to.
S Mr.. Hillyer took the floor and replied to the
remarks. of Mr. McMulIen, sometime since. that
s the Union party was composed of all factions
B which Mr.. Hlllyer denied, and stated that the
Union party was united one. He next proceed
ed to speak of the various efforts and movements
/ of the disunionists of Georgia.
: MrGiddlngs followed in speech against sla.
very in the District Of Columbia.
Mr.. Jackson of Geo., defended the Soptberr
!: Rights party.
t Mr. Appleton of Me-, obtained the floor and the
Committee rose. Adjourned
, Wednesday 18th.
4 SENATE.-Mr. Gwin presented the credentials
OF Col. Weller, the new U. S. Senator from Cal.
lorna, who was sworn in and seated.
+ Mr. McRae, OF Mississippi, presented the
credentials OF Judge Adams, successor to Mr.
O McRae. Mr.. McRae said in taking his leave
= he begged to express his thanks for the cordial
-. good feeling, and the uniform kindness that had
been shown him during the brief period of his
u membership.
! The Chair presented communication from
- the Secretary of Oregon Territory, giving an
abstract Of the laws OF said Territory.
Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee, from the Committee
:. on Conference, reported the Land Assignment
= bill, with recommendation to recede from some
:, and insist on certain other amendments. He
: explained and advocated the report.
Mr. Brodhead presented petitions asking for in
:. crease Of duty on Iron.
The bill granting aud to Iowa for railroad
II purposes, was taken up and passed-yeas 81
nays TO-
= The bill granting land to Missouri, to aid il
y certain railroads, was ordered to be engrossed
also the bill granting land to Alabama for RAILROAD
y purposes.
+ HOUsE.-The report of the joint Committee o
}, Conference, on the bill making Land Warrant,
u assghable, was taken up and agreed to-
} The House went into Committee of the Whole
y on the bill supplying deficiencies in the appro
priations for the present fiscal year.
e Mr.. Smith made Young America speech
>, throwing the old Presidential candidates over
=, lie referred to the confusion existing in the
:, y Democratic party, but believed it was confined
Il to that house.
g g Mr.. Majors replied, demanding an explanation
= of the ideas Of Young America party.
" Mr.. Johnson, Of Arkansas, occupied a sbor
7 time in complaining that the House, bv ifs hast,
, action had precluded him from explaining tbc
items in the Deficiency bill, connected with thl
Indian departments.
He is to have time tomorrow. Adioprncd
a Thursday, March 10.
a SENATE.-On motion of Mr. Hamln. the b,l
'r appropnating 100000 for Maine Aospital n
J. Portland, was ordered to be engrossed. Adjourn
/. ed. ~" "
e HoUsE'-The proceedings commenced with
e fareuP between Messrs. Durham and Fitch
l. and which Mr.. D. closed on his part by saving
n There Is another time and place"
Is Mr. Fitch replied" Very we'll"
II The House then went into Committee If tb,
o Whole on the Deficiency bill, when yariop
= matters were discussed mostly foreign 70 N,
It subject-after which the House adjourned.