Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-05-13
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Washington. MAY 4. 1852.


Washington, May 4, 1852.
SEKATE.-The Chair presented communal
cation from the Secretary of War, in answer to
resolution of enquiry whether officers of
the Navy had received greater compensation
than was allowed by law, stating that no such
abuse existed.
Mr.. Hale said the report was presented in re-
ply to a resolution offered by himself. He had
read the answer of the Secretary, and was sat
isfed that there was no foundation for the char
ges
Mr.. Sumner presented resolution from the
Legislature of Mass, in favor of the French
Spoliaton Bill, and ship canal around the falls
Of St. Marie.
Mr.. Hamlin announced the death of Charles
Andrews. member OF the House from the fourth
district OF Maine, and passed feeling eulogy
upon his character, and closed by moving the
usual resolutions of coincidence and respect,
which Mr.. Bradbury seconded, and the resolu-
tlons we're adopted, and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE After the usual opening business,
Mr. Mcdonald of Maine announced the death OF
his colleague, Mr.. Andrews The customary
resolutions were adopted, and the House adjourn
ed.
Wednesday, May 5.
| SENATE.-The Chair presented an answer by
The Secretary of War to resolution adopted on
the 22d of April, relative to the civil offices of
New Mexico, while that country was under mil
iary authority.
Mr.. Sumner presented resolutions from the
Massachusetts Legislature, in favor Of appropr-
atlng public lands to establish National Nor
NAL and Agricultural College.
The Deficiency bill was then taken up, the
question pending being the amendment granting
aid to the Collins line of steamers.-Mr. Hun
ter, Of Va, opposed the amendment, and conten-
ded that granting this additional compensation
to the Collins line would open the door to similar
claims from other parties, which could not in
justice and fairness be rejected, and in this way
the aggregate annual cost of the European mail
would amount to more than $l,500 900. If the
proposition was adopted, it would amount to
nothing less than giving bounty to these men,
thereby enabling them to carry freight and pas
sengers at prices lower than other lines. He
concluded by saying that if this system was car
rled out, 1t would convert this Government into
a vast jobbing concern.
Mr.. Rusk followed in support of the amend
ment
When he had concluded, M. Jones got the
floor and the subject was postponed.
The Senate then went into executive session,
and shortly after adjourned.
Tuesday, May g.
SENATE.-In the Senate Mr.. Sumner pre-
scented the resolutions of the NJ ssachnsetts Leg
stature IN favor of the reconstruction of Light
House on Mlnots Ledge.
Mr. Badger introduced joint resolution gran
ing The right OF way through certain grounds in
North Carolina for the Fayetteville and Central
Plank Road in the same State. Ordered to be
engrossed
Alter some unmpOrtant business, the defcien.
cy bill was again taken up, and Mr. James, OIL
Rhode Island made a long speech in favor of the
grant to the Collins line Of steamers. He vas
followed by Messrs. Badger Shields, Pratt
Rusk and Hale in favor, snd Jones, of Tenn, in
opposition.
Mr.. Cass offered an amendment Tor the ap
poiDtment OF board of officers to examine the
Cons steamers, and report upon their adapta
ton for war purposes. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-Fhe House to day passed the Sen
ate bill concerning the sessions OF the United
States Court for the District OF Delaware.
The House resumed the consideration of the
resolution heretofore reported, to print 40 00C
copies OF the MECHANICAL part Of the Patent afioa
4. ss,sst taf tae uae d a ase, anu 2OOO for the
aeo OF r. Commissioners oil Patents
| Mr.. ClIng'nsns motion OF yesterday to re
commit the resolutions on Printing, was agreed
to.
The Homestead bill was taken up in Commit
tee of the Whole and debated. Several amend
ments we're offered, when, without dsposlng of
the first section, the Committee rose and the
House adjourned.
Thursday, May 7.
SENATE.-Mr. Hunter moved 10 postpone the
consideration of private bills, for the purpose of
taking up the Deficiency bill. Mr.. Borland
spoke aganstlt,
Finally, Mr.. Hunters motion was carried ty2l
to It,
The usual morning business was then procee-
ded with. The bill granting the rignt of way
and land to the Mobile GIrard Railway was
amended, conformabIy to others, and was then
ordered 10 be engrossed.
| Mr.. Badger offered resolution changing the
standing rules of the Senate. Debated at some
length.
HousE.-Mr. Stanton, of KY, reported that
Boyed q Hamilton had in no instance CO nplied
with their contract, and that the Printing Com
lnlttee had contracted with Doneson, Armstrong,
Gldeon u Co for what Hamilton could not exc.
cute. The House having instructed the commit
tee to let out the printing to the lowest bidder,
they reported thai it is illegal, and that they can
not comply with the requirements.