Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-01-01
sao"Tp Congress, Session. r'ass
SENATE.

Mr. Walker, of Wisconsin, gave notice of his
intention to introduce Joint resolution, as to
the the expediency of declaration to foreign
governments that the United States hold it to be
the tight of every nation to dispose of its own
affairs without foreign intervention; also re.
qucsing the President to negotiate for similar
declaration by all other governments.
The bill allowing pension to the widow OF
Gen. Worth was debated, and ordered 10 be
engrossed.
Mr. Gwlnn notified the Senate that he should
on Tuesday next call up for consideration his
Jogging memorial, as the committee were desi-
rous to know whether the Senate wished to res
tore the practice of fogging
Mr. Mangum OF Nor,h Carolina, appeared and
took his seat. A message was received from
the President, in reply to the resolution of the
last session, concerning the navigation of the
river St. Lawrence, which was referred and
ordered printed.
Mr. Clemens reported q joint resolution for
the sale of reserved lands in Alabama
The special order of the day, being Mr.
Foote'S compromise resolution, was then taken
up, and Mr. Mason of Virginia addressed the
Senate.
lie narrated at some length the proceedings
OF Congress upon the fugitive slave law. He
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resolution, and said that all the States with the
exception OF South Carolina, were satisfied with
tie compromise measures, and there was no ne.
cesslty Of teaffirmng them
Mr. Broadhead, of Pa, corrected some state
ments made by Mr. Rhett, and said that the fu-
gltlve slave law had been and would be faith
fully executed in Pennsylvania. lie nstanced
the action OF the legislature, and alluded to the
result OF the last election IN that Safe. Mr.
Rhett briefly explained.
Mr. Hale addressed the Senate at consdera-
Bile length, agreeing with Mr. Foote that the
E South had got all she claimed, but differed from
Mr. Rhett, and said that the North never got her
rights, and had gained nothing by the compro-
mise measures, except California.
3 HOUSE.
Mr Weightman, of New Mexico desired to
introduce resolution of transa,ng the Pres-
dents Message and Reports Of the heads of
Departments, into Spanish, and Printing 5000
copies of the same for distribution in the Span
ish territories. Objected to.
Mr. Goodenow of Maine, submitted resolu-
ton, allowing members OF the present and fu-
ture Congresses such newspaper and publca-
tons as they might wish to select not exceeding
four copies daily. Mr. Tuck of N. H., introduce
ed bill providing Tor paying the claims of
American citizens for French spoliatlons. Re-
ferred
Mr. Meacham introduced bill to pay Sthe
volunteers who were engaged in the battle of
Pittsburgh.
Mr. Allen, of Mass, offered resolution that
the Committee on the Judiciary report an
amendment to the Constitution, empowering
Congress to provide for the election by the peo-
pie OF deputy Postmasters, or to report bill, if
! Congress has the power, for proposing the same.
After some debate, the resolution was laid over
8 THURSDAY, Dec. 10
s SENATE
Mr. Underwood presented petition, relating
to the Texan bonds, amounting to upwards Of
{ IL million dollars, as to pay which the Govern
{ ment have only five millions the petition,
:, which asks for relief, was appropriately referred
Mr. Mason presented a petition for a line Of
: steam packets between Norfolk, and Cadiz
e Spain,
II !. Mr. Gwinn introduced bill for the right Of
y way and land for the construction Of line Of
) telegraph from the Mississippi River to the Pa.
. cfc.
Mr. Hunters bill to compensate certain re-
ceivers Of public money, was passed. The bill
st granting pension to the widow of Gen. Worth
N was also passed. The Seuate resumed the con.
at sideraton of Mr. Foote'S compromise resolution
;, Mr. Badger submitted an amendment to consd
m er the Compromise final until their abuse should
is require their amendment. He SAID that his de
ID sign was to obviate objections.
oi The amendment was adopted.
MIR Foote spoke at considerable length il
ct support Of the resolution, and in reply to NJ
Rhett, fully indicated his respect for the mem
IN DRY Of MIR Calhoun and for South Carolina
.. HOUSE.
in The Speaker presented a communicated
n from the Secretary OF State, concerning the ex
penditures of our agent to the Sublime Porte
to Tnrkey.) The bill from the Senate for the cs
to adjustment Of branch mint in California, wa
L. referred TO the Committee of Ways and Means
Ut FRInAr, Dec. 10.
10 SENATE.
ce MIR Hunter presented the credentials of III
h. new Senator from Mississippi, who was swor
e. and took his scat.
The senate took up the special order, bein
ng the Compromise resolutions Mr.. Foote result
es, ed his speech commenced Yesterday an
he spoke for upwards two hours, and answerln
MIR Rhett OF South Carolina most caustlcay.-
OF lie quoted MIR RS speeches to prove his ow
M avowal Of dlsunion sentiments he argue
ISL against the doctrine of State rights because h
ne believed they were calculated to overtime
"a" Slavery; he further showed how the Abolitior
lists patronlsed the Slate-rlghts party and dot
he trines. Then he rdiculed South Carolina fc
al. her disunon threats, about fighting, anil in col
VS.. clusion argued very forciby for the adoption
the resolution.
Mr.. Rhett wished to reply to Mr. Foote, b.
ina gave way TO day for an Adjournment
The HOUSE was not in Session, having al
id lourned over TO next week.
ng
in While Mr. Foote was speaking to-day in Il
t Senate, upon his Compromise resolution, 81
be incidentally euogizing MIR Ponsett Of Sou
Carolina, Mr. Butler arose and said that he h,
lust received intelligence of his death. TIL
communication created immense sensation
=, the Senate Chamber.
bpd SATURDAY, Dec,20
ICE. SENATE.
ced Mr. Walkers resolution nm tho Cnrei0n noli
the OF the United States, (going in for intervent
to secure non. intervention we're ordered to
ave printed. The joint resolution making land va
rents assignable, after being amended, VAST
ierred to the committee on Public I4anda