Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-08

devotion, and in ages shut out from our vision
by the far away future, when remote genera
tons, heirs of our heritage of freedom, shall
gaze upon these testimonials of victories, time
worn, but true honored, they will be carried
back by association to those heroes of our early
story, and will find their love for their country
strengthened and their pride in her institutions.
and their confidence in her fate and fortunes in
creased.
Many ladies were present at the ceremony,
Mr.. Bell of Tennessee followed Mr.. Cass in a
speech highly eulogistic of the hero of New
orleans.
A joint resolution was offered, rendering the
thanks of Congress to the family of the late
Gen. Armstrong, and passed.
The consideration of the Navy Reform bill
was then resumed. The bill passed the House
amendments being concurred in.
The Post Office Appropriation bill was then
taken up and passed. Adjourned.
HoUsE.--The House passed the bill granting
the right Of way to plank and railroad run.
nings through public lands in the territories as
well as those in the States.
Mr.. Disney of Ohio reported the Senate bill
granting public lands in Michigan for railroad
purposes Laid on the table,
The bill granting public lands to Florida for
railroad purposes, was aso laid on the table.
In the House, the sword of Gen. jackson was
presented by Mr.. Smith of Tennessee, who made
u neat speech on the OCCASION
A number of ladies were admitted to the floor
of the House during the presentation.
Remarks were made by Mr.. Benton of Mis-
souri,, and others.
Tuesday, Feb. q.
SENATE,-Mr. Fessenden Of Maine, presented
a petition from the Portland Board Of Trade, to
have DR.. Fletchers tidal alarm put in operation
| in that harbor.
Mr. Benjamin of Louisiana, presented the res
olutions Of the Louisiana Legislature in favor
OF the establishment of mail between New
Orleans and San Francisco, by way of the 18TH
mus of Tehuantenec
Mr.. Rusk of Texas, called up the House bill
for reducing and modifying the rates af post
age. One provision requires the prepayment Of
all letters by stamp after the first Of January,
1856, and another provides for the registration
Of valuable letters. Considered and passed
The Senate was engaged in nine hours dis
cnssion upon the Collins Appropriation bill. and,
without closing the debate. adjourned at a late
hour. Senator Chase, Of Ohio, was preparing
for long speech at the time of adjournment.
HOUSE. The House passed the Navy and For
LITIGATION bills, and the bill establishing an u S.
Colrt for the District of California
The rules were suspended and the House took
up the Old Soldier bill from the Senate. The
further consideration of the bill was postponed
until tomorrow at noon,
While debating the Senates amendments to
the Army bill, news came that Mr.. Benton's
house was on fire. Great commotion ensued all
over the hall, and the House took recess until
7 O'Clock for general debate.
At the evening session few members were
present.
Mr.. Waibridge, o. New York, gave his views
at some length on the subject of neutral rights,
assuming the Munroe doctrine to be the only
true American creed. 1t should apply to Cuba,
and enter into our legislation.
Mr. Rufin, of North Carolina, gave his rea-
sons for voting for Mr.. Wits anti-Know-Noth =
ing resolutions. He could see no evil real or
!, imaginary, which is supposed to exist in this
country, to Justify American freemen in forming
secret, oath bound political societies.
The House in engaged in general debate, in
volving personal explanations, &C., and is still
in session when we close our report.
Wednesday, Feb %.
SENATE.-The Chair laid before the Senate a
communication from the Secretary of the Inte-
rior, in relation to the Choctaw Indians
The House bill amending the action in relation
to the Military Reserve at st. Peters river,
Minnesota, was passed.
The Navy discipline bill was passed.
The Senate proceeded to discuss the motion to
reconsider the report of the Committee of Con-
ference, in relation to the bill for the relief Of
Government swamp lands.
HousE-Several bills were passed, among the
t most important of which were those of the Sem
ate to prevent " mis-trial in district and cir
cult courts in certain cases. and giving Chas. W
Caude relief in $4,000 for damages sustained in
false imprisonment as deserter from the army
=. There was much confusion in the House from O
! great number of members being anxious to OBJ
tain the attention of the Speaker.