The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-12-11
FROM WASHINGTON,
WAsHINGTOS, Dec. G.

WAsHINGTON, Dec. c.
The Senate met at l21 o'clock-i5 Sena-
tors present. and among them Mes>rs I'pham
and Foot of this State.
Mr. Jones' of Tenn presented the crsden-
tials of Archibald Dixon, Senator elect by
the Legislature of Kentucky, to fill the va
cancv occasioned by the resi- gnaticn of the late
Hon. Henry Clay.
Objection was made to Dixon's being sworn
in. and debate ensued, when the subject was
postponed.
In the House tho Clerk proceeded to the
call of members. One hundred and eighty
two members answered to their names.
Mr. Lane of Oregon. offered resolution
of enquiry into the expediency of dividing
Oregon territory, and forming new terrific
nv north of the Columbia River, to be called
Columbia: also bill for the improvement of
the navigation of the Willamette river in the
said territory.
1t was resolved to appoint two Chaplains.
to officiate alternately in the Senate and
House.
The Presidents message was then received
and read.
TUEsDAY. Dec. !.
SrNATF.-A message was received from
II f,rf bn
election of Chaplains, which was taken up
and conrurred III.
Mr. Clemens gave notice that tomorrow he
would ask leave to move a Joint resolution To
confer the rank of Lieut. General on Major
General Winfield Scott
On motion of Mr. Badger the Senate pro-
cccdcd to the election of Chaplain. Forty
votes were cast, of which the Rev. c. VI. But
Ter received ~ and was declared elected
Chaplain.
! The Kentucky contested election case was
taken "r.
Mr. Jones. of Tennessee. argued in favor
of Dixon.
The debate continued until the adjourn
mCnt.
H"rsr-On motion of Mr. Stephens. Of
Ga the Speaker was authorized to appoint
the several Standing Committees.
The House then resumed the consideration
Of the proposition 10 refer the Presidents
message 10 Committee of the Whole on the
state of the Union and that II. 900 extra cop
les and tho accompanying documents, be
printed.
Mr. brooks proposed 10 amend that part Of
the motion to refer tn" message To Commit
tee of the Whole on the state of the mon
As 10 refer that part whirh relates Ia the
tariff and revenue. to Select Committee.
with power 10 examine witnesses and ro'lcrt
testimony here and elsewhere with irstruc-
tions to report AZ soon possible I'LL 10
reduce the revenues from imports TO an a
mount which may be required for sound
administration of government
4 debate cnsucd involving the subject Of
surplus revenue.
Mr. Brooks desired 10 cot rid Of the pres
cnt surplus revenue which arcumulaicd rev
enuc. he estimated at 500. 900 900. and pre-
vent any future acrumula,ionS. bv cnlarring
the list of free articles having especial refer
encc to the raw material. with a view 10 place
American manufactures on par with those
of other countries.
Mr. Brooks amendment was disagreed to
yeas .. NAYS %.
Mr. King. Of New York, from the Select
Committee appointed at the last session to in
vcStigate the alleged fraudulent Gardiner
claim and the connection of Secretary Cor
win herewith. made a report generating
that gentleman from the charges made against
him. and also introd need a bill to prevent
frauds on the Treasury, which was read twice
and rc-committed.
The House then proceeded to the election
of a Chaplain. the Rev. James Gallagher. a
Presbyterian, being the successful candidate