Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-06-10
CONGRESS.


the National Democratic Convention, and also to
change the carpets and have the Chamber clean
ed, &c.
The Deficiency bill was then taken up, the
question being on the third reading
Mr. Hunter replied TO the remarks OF Mr. Peorce,
heretofore delivered by him in defence OF the adj
ministration.
Mr. Pearce replied to Mr. Hunter, further de-
Tending the administration against the charge
OF extravaganza, and considering II entitled to
the credit of economy.
Mr. Weller, in the course of the debate, said
he should hereafter speak in defence of the Mex
lean boundary commission, at least so far as per
sonally concerned.
Mr. Houston, in answer to an inquiry com
planned of the defenceless condition of the citi-
zens of Texas and New Mexico. The troops
stationed there afforded put little protection
whereas before Texas annexed, for two years
they had peace with the Indians
Mr. Pearce had no doubt that if the preserva-
ton Of peace on the Texas borders was an OBJ
lect of national Importance, the people would
know into whose hands to commit national inter-
ests. lie next replied to Mr. Borland's charges
against the administration,
( Mr. Borland made few remarks. in vindica-
ton Of his former statements, repeating that GER
tam expenditures were incurred by the Execu-
tive, without the authority of law.
Mr. Dawson followed in an earnest defence of
the administration, and deprecating these AS
saults upon the administration at this time, just
on the eve of Presidential Convention
MIR Gwin spoke briefly, denying that be char
ged the administration with corruption; he only
charged it with extravarant expenditure, which
he considered quite another thing.
Mr. Houston, having been Unexpectedly drawn
into this discussion, wished 10 explain further.
Many OF the evils growing up on the frontier of
! Texas had been owing to the appointment of in
competent agents. lie thought the adminisra-
ton had made appointments from favoritsm, and
had treated the people of Texas with great in
dignity by appointing persons disqualified in
every respect for their situations. He earnestly
solicited protection for the people of that frontier.
lie then made few remarks in reference 10 the
next Presidency, but introduced no new points.
The Deficiency bill was then passed by It's title.
The Missouri railroad bill from the House then
came up, and an earnest effort was made to CON
cur IN the amendment and pass il. but no quo
rum voted Adjourned
IlousE.-Mr Hall moved to postpone until
tuesday week the further consideration Of the
motion to reconsider the vote by which the low
/ a land and railroad bill was on Saturday reiec-
ted, assigning as a reason that the measure was
important and the House thinly attended. De-
cided IN the aliirmative-yeas no, nays So
/ Mr. Orr from the Committee on Public Lands,
reported bill granting 100000 acres Of land
/ TO FLORIDA and Alabama, for the construction of
two railroads, one to connect the gulf of Mexico
with the Atlantic, and the other connecting Pen
sacola Bay with the Georgia railroad. by way of
Montgomery, Alabama. The consideration of
/ the bi was postponed till Tuesday week
/ Mr. Harris. Of Tenn, moved a resolution to
adjourn both Houses Of Congress on first Monday
/ of August.
Mr. Houston moved to amend by saying the
10Th Of July.
/ Mr Orr wanted to know whether it was prob
able the House could pass the appropriation bills
understandingly should they adjourn at as early
period as THAI stated.
Mr. Houston replied, if the House viii 90 TO
WORK as they ought TO, they could get through
with everything within a month from today
Mr. Clngnan reminded Mr. Orr that during the
last long session the appropriation bills were
passed IN two weeks, and last session in three
weeks.
Mr. Sackctf moved to table the resolution. hut
the motion did not prevail, yeas So, nays gs.
The further consideration of the resolution
was postponed until next Monday
Mr. Sackeu moved that when the House adj
Journ tomorrow, 1t adjourn TO meet Friday next
The resolution was adopted, yeas 60, nays -
and the House adjourned
TUESDAY, June /.
House.-Ihe House met at IL o'clock about
100 members were present.
lhe Deficiency bin with the Senate amend
ments thereto, was received, and referred to the
Committee OF Ways and Means
Inc Speaker the called upon the Committees
for Reports.
Messrs Hall, Cobb of Alabama. and others
from the Committee on Public Lands. made
various reports none Of which. however. werc
of general interest
motion TO receive reports from other Com
mittees was made by Mr. Cobb but objected ID,
by Mr. llill, Chairman of the Committee on Pub
he Lands, who stated that he had several inpor-
unt reports yet TO make.
The House shortly after one o'clock adourn.
cd.
Hon. John Barney who objects to the French
Minister for shooting rats and cats on Sunday.
and for discriminating between single and mar
red, and ugly and pretty women, has been bound
over IN 5000 To keep the peace, on COMPLAINT
oil Dir Hunter Of the State department
THURSDAY, June 3.
senate The Chair hid before the Senate
communication from the President, enclosing m.
formation on tie tlos OF the departments relatinr
to some claims Also report from the Spcre.
tary OF War IN reply to resolution of he sem
ate, enclosing estimates for the Improvement of
-. tiar Flats on lake Michigan. Also d re-
port IRON the Secretary ofthe Navy, announcing
mat a contract for removing the wreck of die
steamer Missouri for $4,000 had been complied
with
Mr.. Hale presented petitions from the citizens
Of themung County New York complaining of
the inhuman, tyrannical and cruel law. known
as the Fugitive Slave Law, and asking its repenl
lie said as a distinguished body in session else
where, had referred a resolution reaflirmip0 the
Compromise Measures to committee he 6oDed
the Senate would also refer this petition 10 the
Committee on the Judiciary. The petition was
laid on the table.
Mr. Seward presented %, Mr.. Sumner :. Mr..
Cass ID, and Mr. Wade Il petitions in favor of
the Homestead bill.
Messrs Brodhead, Upham, Chase and others.
presented like petitions
Mr. Clemens gave notice of an amendment 10
the Homestead Bill.
Mr. Dawson reported Joint resolution. givino
to the city Of savannah Ga, certain waste
grounds IN that city, formerly occupied hv Gov I
eminent, which was ordered to be engrossed for
a third reading.
The bill granting land to Mis-, for certain rail /
roaGs III that State, was taken up. The question
pending, was, on motion concurrinp in the House
amendment Mr.. Cooper withdrew his demand
for the ayes and nays and the amendment was
in.
The Bill granting Michigan the right of way
and land Tor plank road, was ordered to be en-
crossed.
Mr.. Stewards resolution callino for tb HI