Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-09

discontnuance Of the extra allowance, and
compelling him to build a new steamer
Unanimously passed.
In Executive Session, the Senate confirm
ed the appointment, Of Judge Gllchrist OF n.
Hampshire, Lumpkn of Ga, and Blockford
of Ind, as a Court of Commissioners on
Claims.
The Bounty Land bill was sent ia signed
by the President.
In the House, on Saturday, message was
received from the President informing the
House that he had signed certain bills and
returning the Ocean Mail Steamer bill with
his objections, which created great sensa-
ton.
Immediately after reading this message,
Mr. Hunt, of La, rose saying -" Veto iol-
lows veto in rapid march,. Much excite
rpent and confusion ensued cries of +" order"
and hear"
Mr.. Hunt, twarmly.l am in order.
should feel unworthy Of holding a place on
this floor if | did not give utterance to the
feelings Of my heart Veto follows veto in
rapid march OF tyranny over the Liberties of
our country. This abomnsbe veto, Just
brought INTO the House, Is the very height of
tyranny and usurpation, unknown to our an
cestors aud without precedent. | desire
gentlemen to remember who they ore--the
Representatives Of an independent people,
the Parliament sent here to express their
minds, men met for grave, conscientious and
patriotic purposes, aud not slsves--the me l.
ma for recording the will Of the Executive,
who seems 20 be set entirely on dong away
with the legislation of the country. The
tunes are melancholy indeed, when the
President dictates to the people, without al
lowing members the exercise of individual
Judgment This is power never conferred
hy the Cons tiiuuon aud if permitted or toll
erl'cd for an instant, will prove the over
throw of the liberties Of the country. Whea
our fathers put an end to monarchy, they
thought they had established free country,
but Fmuklin Pierce, by accident, President,
can dictate 10 free people, whai tkcy should
do in making laws.
Mr. Keiti, OF 5. G., moved the previous
question amid great excitement.
Mr. Wheeler n. T., moved the House al
ioum.
Mr.. Breckenridge, Of Ky.. vainy strove
for the floor. 10 express his unqualified ap-
probation of the veto. Gentlemen standing
IN all parts Of the hall, we're calling loudly
for question on the adjournment.
The Speaker stated that tic question
was" Shall the Ocean Mail stesiaer bill
pass, the Presidents objections to the con-
trary notwithstanding = Decided IN the
negative, by vote OF % against ~, not a
two thirds vote.
At few minutes after 10 O'Clock, Mr..
Stuart OF Michigan made a point Of order a
gaiust the bill. lie said 1t was ihe Alb OF
March. The question vas discussed by
Mcssrs. Stuart and Mason.
The Chairman inteTposod--" We can SIT
until noon or The nh"
Mf. Douglas OF llhaois, from the Commit
tee on Territories, reported bill authorizing
the people Of Oregon Territory TO fora a
State Constitution, and apply for admission
az The next session Of Congress.
Mr.. Badger Of South Carolina, objected
for want of time.
Mr. Blown Of Mississippi 1 will oppose
this bill We Ind promise of no more
general Legislation. he moved 60 lay the
bill upon the table. Los,-nays 20, yeas IL.
Mr. W llson OF Mass. 49, 1t is Sunday. an
ready 10 transact any busiRess necessary TO
carry on the Government don't think this
u such. | think il would be better left open
for another year. shall vote 10 lay the bill
ON the table.
Mr.. Seward Of ~ Y.-If YOU call this
Sunday, the admission of free State on the
Pacific is an act so bcnchccnt as 10 even
This bill was attached 70 a bill 20, phi
yate pension as an amendment thereto.
Tne Senate then went into executive ses
sion.
HousE.-The House concHrred in s,rik-
ing out the tariff ameudnent-66 to 20.
Mr.. Wentworth Of Massachusetts, from
the Committee on Commerce, reported bill
prohibiting the introduction into the U. ). o.
foreign pdupers, criminals, aud blind per.
sons.
MIR Breckenridge Of Kentucky, in exam
ing The blll, s,iginatzed It as anti republ
can.
The bill was laid on tha table-G7 to 81
The proceedings throughout the night
were orderly, there being no Insults or fl ghts
as heretofore.
The House adopted the report Of the Com
mntee Of Conference on the Navy Appro
priaiion bill II makes a clean appropriation
ici existing ocean mail service. Nothing },
said about giving the Collins Company motto,
for tue termination Of the present arrange
mcnts, leaving the Government the night l,
give II.
Il30 A. Mr.. Lane, Of Oregon, said
that being about to part from the gentlemen
here he could not separate without apology
zing for his conduct in the heat of debat,
cherished the sncercst feeling.
Mr. Farley reciprocated the feeling eX
pressed, and Was satisfied.
Mr.. Jones of Tennessee, reported that III,
Joint Committee had discharged their duties
and had learned from the President that h'
had no further communication 10 make.
st 10 minutes before II O'clock, noon, Mr.
Orr, of South Carollnl, moved that the lIous'
adourn. Agreed to- amid the deepest silence
The Speaker lose and returned thanks 70
the high honor conferred on him by the com
phmentary resolution Of last night and saiC
IN conc uson, that being abog, TO change IN,
tolls and cares Of al Official station for Ia,
more quiet and peaceful pursuits of private
life, he bore with hun the consciousness tina
his official conduct, al least, aimed well 4
deserve these testimonials, which, said he
IN connection with the Oft repeated ox
presslORs Of confidence and esteem on tn,
part of my fellow citizens at home, will b.
forever cherished by me, as among the mos
gratifying rccolections Of my past life. II
this connection, it Is pleasant task TO beal
testimony to the general courtesy and kind
ness which has prevailed, one towards an
other thronghou, this Hall. If, springng fron
tho exciting causes to VIII CHI we have beel
subjected ebuliuons of unfriendy feelin,
have arisen, they have, trust, passed away
and will be remembered no more. Cordially
sharing the pleasure this must afford 10 all
and with feelings Of personal kindness to
wards each member Of this House, bid yol
adleu. This House stands adjouraed with
out day.
Applause followed the delivery Of this ad
dress. Members shook hands at parting, an
good humor everywhere prevailed.
One Week Later from Califor
MIA.
NEW YoRK, March 4.
The steamer Star of the West from Sa