Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-06-17

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The House then went into Committee on the
Indian appropriation bill, when Mr. Lcicher gave
notice that he had prepared a speech and would
print it.
Mr. Morehead went into a history Of the last
iWbir Caucus, reviewing the manifesto of the
iboltcrs and gave the reason why he, as Com
promise Wing. opposed any thing being done eX-
cept fixing the time and place for holding the
Wing National Convention.
Mr. Orr said that South Carolina, the State
which he had the honor in part to represent, al
though having no delegate to the late Baltimore
Convention, nevertheless felt great socitude in
its final action, and thought that the nominations
of Messrs Pierce and King will meet with cor
dial support in that State
They already hold out hopes of n return to
the Jeliersonian era. He examined Gen. Pierce's
history, and highly eulogized him for his sound
republican principles and firm opposition TO Nor
thern fanaticism. The Wings will probably
nominate Gen. Scott, whose military services
eclipse those of all contemporaries.
1t was SCOTS occupation IN peace and war.
but he cannot claim greater devotion than the
man who volunteered his services in the field Of
battle, and when victory perched upon his ban
ner retired to private life without throwing HIM
self upon Government for support on account of
past services. Mr. Orr likewise spoke in high
terms of Mr. King endorsed the platform as con-
tanning more good than evil and in conclusion
gave his prediction that the nominees Will be
elected.
Mr. Meacham commenced reply to an old
speech of Mr. Rantoul, about the domestic policy
of the North East Without concluding, how
ever, he gave way to a motion that the commit
tee rise, which prevailed, and the House adjourn
ed
THURSDAY, June TO-
Senate. Several petitions were presented
Mr. Seward presented resolution from the n.
York Chamber of Commerce, IN favor of the
removal Of the Instructions at the mouth of the
Mississippi River also a resolution providing
for the purchase of cemetery for the intermcnt
of seamen and others Of that class
The resolution offered by Mr. Seward for the
purchase of Catns collection of Indian paint
Ings, was next taken up. Nh Bradbury hoped
that the subject would be referred to the commit
tee on Libraries. A general debate ensued,
after which the bin was laid on the table by
test vote.
Mr. Brooks offered a resolution calling for
report on the practcability and cost Of a ship
canal across the peninsula of Flonda-agreed
to-
The Senate went into executive session, and
at o'clock adjourned.
House.--Ihe Journal being read the consid-
Grafton Of the Florida Railroad bill was resumed.
Mr. Orr proposed a substitute slightly chang
ing the location Of the road.
Mr. Martin delivered a speech against railroad
grants generally.
Mr. Orr, ON the contrary defended them
Mr. Jones, Of Tennessee, moved that the bin
be laid upon the table. Decided afimatiyely
Another Intellectual attempt was made 10 take
up Pennsylvania contested election case. The
House then went into Committee, and took up
the Indian appropriation 5ill.
Mr.. Meocnam made a speech in favor of pro-
lection 20 domestic manufactures, going minute
ly into all the iuiudicous results of the act of
lsl6i
Mr.. OUTLAW, one of the secedcrs from the
late Wing caucus, justified his course on that
occasion, and insisted that the compromise reso-
iions We're properly introduced into that body
lie would support no man President who is not
fully and unquesuonally committed to the Com
promise measures. The Committee rose, and
the House adjourned.
FRDAY, June II
SENATF.-Mr Dawson presented the crcden-
tials OF bis colleague Mr. Charlton. appointed bv
the Governor to FL the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Mr. Beuien of Georgia Mr.
Charlton, after being duly qualified, took his seat
Mr. Hunter moved that the Senate postponed
the consideration of private bills until | o'clock
and proceed with other business.
Air Pratt hoped that the Senate would not do
so, and urged MS attention to the Importance OF
proceeding at once to the consideration of the
calender
Mr. Atcnson moved that the Senate 90 into
executive session. as he regarded the business
that would occupy their attention as Of more i'm
poriance than all the bills upon the calendar to
gether.
Mr. Mangum concuned in the views Of Mr.
Aicmson and stated that certain matters might
Doe done 10 executive session today which could
not be done at future day
The chair decided Mr. Atchison's motion to be
ont of order.
Mr. Hunters motion to postpone the consider
ton oil private business was then carried
MIR Hunter reported back the naval and Inya-
lid Pension bills, which were passed
Mr. Gwin offered a resolution, asking whether
the Secretary Of the Interior has leased any of
the Public domain on the island OF Santa Cruz
California, and by what law or authority the same
was done Agreed to.
Mr. Soue offered a resolution requesting the
Secretary of State to communicate to the Senate
whatever information he may have obtained from
Mexico or elsewhere, relative to the Gardiner
claim Adopted.
Mr Bright gave notice of a bill to increase the
salary OF Assistant Postmaster General, and pro-
Ndlug Tor tins appointment by and with the ad-
wee and consent Of the Senate.
The Senate took up the bin giving further
remedies to patenees.
Mr. Underwood offered several amendments.
which, ne suid,Were agreed 10 by the friends OF
the bill, all OF which were adopted
Ar Hunter briefly opposed the bill.
Mr. Seward replied, and it was then postponed.
Mr. Achlson moved TO postpone the private
calendar for the day, for the purpose Of going
INTO executive session.
Mr. Cass opposed the motion, and said the
treaties could not be disposed of for two weeks.
Aster some further debate, Mr. Atchsons mo-
ton was agreed to.
The Senate then adjourned till Monday.
HousE.-Alnost Immediately after the open
Ing business, the House proceeded to take the
yeas and nays on the motion 10 table the motion
reconsldering the vote by which the FLORIDA
railroad bill was laid upon the table.
The House then voted on the question TO re.
consider, and decided in the aiirmatye-yeas
lOl nays a and the question required Shall
the bill be laid upon the table ~ at which point
the morning hour expired.
The House went into Committee on the Indian
appropriation bill
Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, spoke of the
pnohc lands, arguing that they were ceded and
acquired for the benefit of all the States, and
that there was no constitutional authority to make
grants to one State which did not apply 10 all
according to the federal representation in this
body. lie regarded the various bills reported
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