Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-12-16

Mr. Stephens remarked that It appeared TO be
double the amount of compensation which was
allowed four years ago.
Mr.. llouston explained that the former COM
pensation was now merely restored, 1t having
been previously cut down one half
Mr.. Stephens said that all he wanted was TO
put the messengers on an equality.
The bill was then passed.
Mr.. Scudder rose and announced the death Of
his colleague, Mr. Grin Fowler. which took
place IN this city, 81 of September last, aged 81
years file traced at length he history OF the
deceased. and passed high euogum on his
private character; aud in conclusion submitted
the usual resolution of regret, and to wear Grape
on the left arm for thirty days, aud as further
mark Of respect. moved that the House do ad
journ. Agreed to.
THuRsDAY, Dec. 9.
SENATE. Mr. - moved his resolution re-
speeding the rule that the Senate will not adopt
any ceremonies in cases where members of Con-
gress died during the recess, which are usually
adopted IN cases where members die during the
session, be taken up. He urged the repeal Of
the rule. lie thought that the Senate ought not
to have a solemn resolve on the records that 1t
will be indifferent to the blows which death
might strike among the members during the
vacation.
Mr. Cass thought that the rule was good
one when adopted, and he could see no reason
now for its repeal.
The resolution was rcjected-yeas l6 nays %.
1t was ordered that when the Senate adjourn,
it be to Monday.
Mr. Cass moved an executive session. A.
greed to.
At one O'Clock the doors were re-opcncd, and
the Senate adjourned until Monday.
lousE. The journal of yesterday having
been read Mr. Duncan Of Mass rose and an
nounced the death of his colleague, Hon Benz.
Thompson, late Representative in the House
from the fourth Congressional District Of that
State. Mr. Duncan passed an eulogy upon the
deceased for his moderation. fidelity to duty, and
sincerity a Christian. and at the conclusion of
his brief speech, submitted the usual resolution
OF condolence and regret, and that the members
wear Grape for thirty days.
The resolutions were adopted unanimously,
and as further mark Of respect the House adj
iourned.
FRIDAr, Drc. 10.
The SENATE is not IN session.
The House., on motion, went into Committee
Of the Whole on the state of the Union, and pro-
ceeded TO take up the Annual Message of the
President OF the United States
A series Of resolutions were offered referring
ITS various parts to the standing committees.
Mr.. Houston desired to have the message re-
ferred without delay.
Mr.. Brooks offered nm amendment excepting
from reference to Committee of Ways aud Means
so much as relates to the tariff and revenues
from customs, and that that part be referred 10
Select Committee of seven members, with
power to examine witnesses, and collect testi-
mony here and elsewhere, with instruction to
report by bill or otherwise on or before the 2jth
Of January next \ debate ensued.
Mr. BrooKs repeated the reasons he gave on
Tucsdiy. why the Committee of Ways and
Means should not have the entire control of the
revenue. Tie sand something must be done.
Ills constituents did not feel easy with a sur
plus OF fifteen or twenty millions in the lroasu-
~. This mscrly boarding of treasure by the
government threatened TO affect the whole sys-
TEN of currency. lie was for voting It out free
ly as the interests of the country might demand.
lie would rather vote for double the amount to
the army and navy, than divert this vast a.
mount from the conunerce o, the country and
thought 1t would be wise to make more appro-
pralions rather than permit the surplus revenue
constantly TO increase
Mr. b spoke at some length when he was in
terupted ny Mr.. Meade of Virginia, who wished
to Offer al amendment to the pending PROPOSE.
ton, with Wow TO the reduction Of the rcve
nue. by "A reduction Of the duties on imports.
Mr.. Brooks said that was whit the gentleman
voted against the other diy.
Mr.. Mead co. The gentleman IS mistaken.
Mr. Brooks resumed. declining to accept the
amendmen Ia conclusion he replied to the re-
marks OF Messgs Deane and Brown of Mlssis
stp heretssto a-it~~ssd. ~i,o-~,rt. ,t.,t ti,e
mi of 1916 49, not the law under which bu
duties had been collected, but it was the 7 reas
ury Circular OF Mr.. " alker, and Mr. Hunters
act OF 1850.
/ MIR. Lockhar, proposed an amendment, in
strucuug the Select ommittee 10 report bill
graduating and reducing the tariff to the reve
nue. STANDARD.
Mr. Bayley Of Virginia approved the practice
which the gentleman from New York M
Brooks wished TO Introduce Ii was borrOwe,
from the British Parliament, where they neve
ait npt to legisiate on any great subIecto of poll
cy without first msututng commission. Bu
there was another practice Of the British Pag
lament, and one it Will be more becoming in II
to follow, namely, on the outgoing of an admin
istraton to attempt no radical change of policy
but merely 20 pass the appropriation bills.
, Mr.. Jones Of Tennessee proposed an amend
ment 10 the pending resolution, namely, that In
: committee IN reporting bill should observe th
, cd yalorem principle, and that in leyying the du
} ties on imports no more revenue be collecte
? than will defray the expenses Of an economic,
! administration.
2 The debate was continued by Messrs Cleave
land and Duncan, and without dlsposing of III
= subject, the committee rose.
e Mr. German gave notice Of his intention
introduce bill authorizing the President to cor
{ fer the Breyet title of Lieut.. General on Maj,
2 General Scott. Objections were made by sev,
/ raj voices. MIR. Gorman-"I don't care CIV
= the notice.
[ The House then adjourned till Monday.