Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-01-29
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a line Of steamers to the coast Of Africa.
Mr. Sumner introduced a resolution relating TO
the expedicncy Of abolishing spirit rations in the
Navy. and Mt the same time increasing the month
" pay of all employed in the service.
Mr. Stockton introduced bill to provide for
carrying the mails from New York to Galway,
Ireland.
Mr. Clark introduced joint resolutions, Of
which he had previously notified the Senate, ai-
frmng the non-iutervention principles of this
Government
The Senate then went into Committee on the
Whole, and took mp the bill making bounty land
warrants assIgnahle Mr. Walker offered an n
mcudmcnt. granting to every actual settler 100
acres of land
Pending the discussion, the Senate adj.
Iloust. The Speaker announced the first
business in order to be the motion of Mr. Allison,
of Pa. made on Monday last. for suspension
of the rules, TO enable hm to Introduce resolu-
ton for printing 100 000 copies Of the census re-
port.
The House agreed TO suspend the rules
Sir Orr moved to lay the subject on The table
and said that it was taking the business from the
Public Printer. who would claim an indemnity -
Tho motion was lost and the resolution was then
adopted
Mr. Briggs offered a resolution, that the Com
m'uceon Elections inquire into the legality Of
the election of John NJ. Bcrnhise delegate from
Utah Territory, and whether bribery or other
illegal means had not been used to secure his
election Mr. B. snid that ne had reason TO be-
hcye. from papers recently laid before The House
that SIR Benhsel had no right to a scat At
the suggestion Of Mr. King, of n. y, Mr Bern
hisel being absent, the resolution was laid over
Mr. Clugnan moved a suspension Of tho rules
for the purpose of Introducing resolution, de-
clarnr the uuquestioued right OF each State to
exclude negroes. free or slaves, from within their
boundaries; aud that such exclusion affords no
just grounds of complaint by other States or na
uoas. lost -yeas 80, nays So
SIR Fuller moved 90 suspend the rules, TO en-
able han % offer o resolution, that the heads Of
Departments report q list of all claims ON this
Government, allowed since the an oi March
lSlg. which had been previously dlsaliowcd.-
Pending the motion the House adj.
TrrspAr, Jan. 90, lo52.
SrNArr.-Mr Cass submitted substitute for
SIR Calk's unn-ntergenton resolution, declaring
that the United States recognized the great law
Of nations, which assures the right 60 manage
thor own affairs, to establish their own govern
mcuis and TO alter or abolish them, without fore
eleu Interference; and that ihi, Government has
never soen, and cannot ag in see, this principle
sioh'od without deep concern.
''i 90 "hi" '"'l"-l Nh "tl'' ii'ii.'ii V -'Al
Clafsa resolution declaring that the United
STAT in defence ol teelr own interests ana tue
interests Of mankind do solemnly protest against
tie conduct Of Russa, m her late interference
win hungary, as wanton nfracton oi Tue law
of n.uoIs; and That they will not hereafter be-
indifferent TO similar acts. whenever they may
occar Both resolutions were received informal
b, nni r.erad printed.
Mr N"m lnnoIHccd O BILL 90 appoint q Sup
ern'onatrt OF milan aiiirs for California
tIs Senoie then resumed the consideration
of ihe OFT iHHHlnr land warrants assigmbln.
.tic. discussing various amendments, tno one
reported ul the tommdieo was adopted, and tac
hil rdalcd io thiri rcacIug-j3 Go 3.
Doe Senate then ueni into executive session.
AND shortly ailar adjourned.
HorsE.-Tha President transmitted report
from The Secretary Of State, accompanied toy e
letter from the contractor for Paying the next in-
,tallment OF tire Mexican indemnity, 10 which
ihe PRESIDENT invited the attention OF the
blouse.
lhe House then went INTO Committee Of The
" hoe on tHe " eNcan Indemnity bull
hir 1icNu'lcn spoke at length upon the snh-
ret lie referred 10 charges agulnst the frer
dent and Secretary Of State, relative to TOE pay
mont Of the last nstalment
Mr. Johnson, Of Tennessee, moved an amend
ment, th1i tno iusiailment be paid by the Score
tary OF Stte.
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