Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-02
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WEDNESDAY, Jan. q.
SESATr.-Afcr some discussion relative |
to It's taking precedence Of the Bounty Land
bill, the Army Appropriation bill was taken
up.
Sundiy amendments were offered materi- |
ally altering the complexion Of the bill. but
no definite action was had upon it as whole.
Mr.. Seward Of New York, from the Com
m,iee on Commerce, reported bill to car
~ the Reciprocity Treaty with the British
North American Colonies into effect
Adjourned
HousE.-The House went into Commit
tee OF the Whole upon the French SpoIaiion
bill
Mr. Benton Of Missouri. opposed the bill
as being game of the Claims agents, who
thrcug the doors Of tho Capitol. lie con-
tented that our commerce did not suffer
during the French Revolution. Ii was, on
the contrary, most prosperous during that
perod.
Mr. Disney, of Ohio, supported the bill.
Mr. Chamberlain of Indiana. spoke against
our Government medating in the alians OF
Europe. lie conceded with MIR. Disney as
to the iustuess Of the claims under the
French Spolation bill.
The Senate bill t. establish Board for
the adjudication of Claims was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary.
Adjourned.
THURSDAY, Jan. %.
SENArE.-Mr Cooper, of Penusy lyania,
addressed the Senate in support Of his CON
Wet and pauper resolution.
Mr.. Cooper supported his resolution at
some length, and was followed by Mr. Brod-
head of PENNSYLVANIA, who offered an amend
ment that secret political organizations ara
repugnant to republican institutions and
subversiye of the liberties of the people.
A sharp war of words ensued between
Mr.. Cooper and his colleague, and no little
irritation was exhibited by the former.
Mr.. Weller Of Cal fornia offered his reso-
luton in amendment, declaring free speech
and open discussion essential 10 republican
liberty. and abrogation Of religious tests for
office to be expressive Of the sentiments Of
the American people.
After few remarks from Mr.. Bay
ard. and Mr.. Clayton of Delaware, the
further consideration Of Mr. Cooper's rcso
luton was postponed, aud the Army Appro
piiation bill taken up.
The bill was considered at some length
and pending the debate, the Sen1te aplourn-
al NJ tlons,on oh.s,nin,, tho nnor
IJn,tsr Ar Chandler of pcnnsvlvsnin
e,ilcd i, an .fi,r, IN call nm the resolution
in rsi.,;on >, Tho rel,cf Of Dr Kane The
Uonsa won't in,n Cnmniitce of The Whole
on the French Spoliailon biz
Thr dnbate nom tho bip was continued
by Mcssrs. Phelps of Mississippi, Orr Of
So,tL carcl;n, phllins Of A,b,na Min.
s,n ana nayI, ~ V,re,,rio
A. ns,iy =, v,rg,,;, ctosaJ The rcner,l
a,ba,', ., a,,,,,,,,nI ~, lsn.,,b ,h. nbirc.
-, ,,,'io ., ,i,. III
t'"t,s "iH"' ~ "' "'t'
Without proceeding iurlher' the commit
tee rose, ami the House Adjourned
fRIDAf' jar. %
StNArE-- odiy was private un' my
by unanimous consent hioilol was i"lue
To Introduce necessary puOiN unsihessi Du'
the SpeaNer denied his consent
House. Mr. ruler OF Mainc euered a
resolution that Tue PRESIDENT DC aulhor'Lea
TO terminate treaues OF RECIPROCITY hoVlsa-
t'on aud commerce. III certain cases US
sed.
The French Spouut'on olll was discussed
IN Comn'ttee and all amendments rejected.
without concluding the SUBJECT the House
ADJOURNED.
SATURDAY Jan.HI
SENATE. The Senate was not IN session,
having adI'u neu over u "ona'y'
ilousk.-Mr herr offered resolution
calling on the President to inform the House
IT not incompatible with the public interests
whether m any correspondence win The VIM
lster vi lhc United States al Madrid, ana tie
Spanish Government or otherwise II IL m
sisted ny the later thai lhe treaty Z" 100
between SPAN ana me OnleA states IS MOI
a?phoab 10 tne Sp 'hlsh co'oN'e7 anI 'ha'
we ure entll'eu 70 'no PROVISIONS "Ao oe"e
Mr Bayly mored that i, ha r.rsf,r,eA ,o
the Comm,,too n, F,re,nn Atr,irs
Air Ksrr saib bn olr,rel he reso,,,;o, h,
rcouest of a d,siing,ished Statesman vl1
formerly repressnteI our country abroad
The Snanisb Govornrnant dsnies tb,,
Couri. of Jns,ire are ooen IN opr cifizaus +,
the oollpcrio, of their dcbts If which ,b,
tr.stv raf,,r,.J IN nnd.r,,ok The ,,n,rsr,.c
Itisa snbiact of vasi pnoor,ancn
me lI1uss rsf,..d IA rafe--,nl ngss.,
the resolution
Tb,v went into Committee or the Who'll,
on the French Snolint,,p Mil
Considerable discussion snrpno an IN ,
nronos,t,ou by Mr. Rnvlv Ia .tr,l{o on, III,
ensctinr clause. and same conriis,on arose.
The blIl was. however. pressed 10 a fns
vote. and resulted in its pissare--Yeas / 10
ntvs O6.
Adjourned
NoVp.Y. Jan. %.
SyNArF.-Mr. Seward of New York pre-
scented memorial from the working men O
New York, and made speech in It's favor
The memorial was laid on the table.
Mr.. DOUGLAS of Illinois from The Com
- -. In ~
- o'' ~ ~ 40, y'it " IA
'e"u VI, p'"t's'ons " t''' 'uu' 'Ii ees o''
.. .''' 20 an u's 'c''tor'es o, 'h' Onl'o'
states 'he secretary oi me lreasury naV
.ng oeeid9a ,Nat sAia ''ll Is limited 10 th'
states an" oregon leT'oty' Inc ni'l wal
'ien reaa ''''ee '"''S' anl Pa''eu uhil'lh
ous,y'
M' po"s,ds' 'io" vac same o"li''hi'tse
aiso reported JOINT resolution directing th'
Sec's.Aiy "i reaSuiy 10 sil"" an Ken o
go, 20 t'c e'aiy Vi M'ili'fS'la' "ilc'