Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09
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WEDNESDAY, Jan. 81.
SrsarE.-Mr. Seward, Of New York pre-
scented Joint resolution Of the Legislature
of New York, in regard to granting pensions
to he soldiers of the Indian wars of 1891
and 1902 and TO the widows of deceased
soldiers in those wars. Referred to the
Committee on Pensions.
Mr.. Dayard of Delaware, occupied an
hour in vindcaiing the memory of his de.
ceased father from charges contained in
an original edition of Jefirrsons Works,
which had been controycfted, but was still
/ published in later editions.
Messrs. Cass Of Michigan, Hunter OF Vir-
gina, and Mason of Virginia, bore testimo-
ny as to the valne of tho services of the de-
ceased Mr.. Bayard, and thought that Jeiier-
son, were he alive, would be the first to re-
tract the charges, having the light which
has since been thrown ON the affair. They
exculpnted Mr.. Jefferson from any attempt
to innre or calumniale the deceased.
The consideration Of the Army Appropr-
alton bill was then resumed, and after some
debate. without disposing Of it, the Senate
adjourned.
lIousE-Mr. Rice of Minnesota, offered a
joint resolution disappearing Of the action Of
/ the Minnesota Legislature, in the incorpora-
.
Territory. Referred TO the Committee on
the Judiciary.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on Territorial business
The consideration of The bill authorizing
/ the construction of subierrnnean liue Of
tclegra PHI 10 the Pacific was resumed.
After some discussion the enlcting clause
Of the bill was stricken out, and it was Ia d
aside for future action.
The Comm tee then rose.
Mr. Houston, of Aabrma. presented his
substitute for the pending bill to modify the
existing tariff Ordered to be printed
Adjourned.
Tnu.sDAY, Feb. !.
SENArr. Mr. Seward presented petit
ton fir the final abolition Of slavery. proyd-
ell It can be done consistently with the rights
Of the owner and our defy to the slave. The
petition proposes TO set apart portion of the
territory acquired in Mexico. for the colon.
ziiion Of the African race IN this country.
and that the proceeds Of the public dnmlin
including the mineral wealth of California
ani Their territories, be applied in aid Of The
F Colonization Society.
The Senate refused 10 take mp the French
SpolaUuu bill Yeas 2G nays ~
The consideration uf the Army Appropri
alton bill was resumed.
The debate. upon IA, bill was lengthy and
desuliory. and resulted in the flllowinr a.
amendments. offered oy Nr. Shields, Of lih
nous: ! hit there shall be- added 10 the trmy
t@o regiments of Infantry anl two Of clyai
~, as IN the existing fjrce. the officers aud
men ta BE- entitled To- the same provisions for
wounds aud disabilities the same provisions
for widows and children, aud the same all
lowances and benefits IN every respect. as
are allowed To o.her troops 90 tne regular ar
ry. They are to De recruited in the same
manner, and governed by the same rules ne
the other troop, Of ,he united States.
On notion Of Mr.. Weller, % California,
the sum OF : 100000 was inserted 10 the
blanks
Mr.. Dodge. of Iowa. presented bin ere
aiiug an additional anI oilice u Caiiiurla.
Read three times aud passed.
Ar. Dodge then obtained leave to intro
duce biI p-1vfng far telegnahic and
express mail communication between uIe
Mississippi River and Pacific Ocean
Road thfee times and referred 10 the Com
inittcc on Territories.
Adjourned.
llousF.- he House took up the Subier.
ranean Telegraph bill. and the question OF
agreeing 10 Tie report Of the COMMITTEE of
the Whole, 10 strike ont thu enaciing clause,
was negailved.
Mr. Richardson. of Illinois. offered a sub
siltuie for the bill, striking ont the grant Of
two million acres Of land, reservlng the right
of way. ana extending the penal laws OF the
United Statcs over the line for its protection
Under the operation OF the previous qucs-
/ ton. the substitute was agreed TO- and the
| ltII f,4sza.i Np4e | I'D unVz ID
Mr. Seward. from the COMMITTEE on Post
/ Offices and Post Roads, also offered bill
nnai"s -rnroDrillions Tor mlil services, &c.
Oue or Two ununpuitant Senate bills we're
passed, anil the House took up the BIN e.
tsbiishln. the Office of Surveyor Of Utll,
and for granting land 10 actual settlers there
on.
After some discussion anl confusion, aris-
ny from the introduction of the question
relative 10 the endorsement Of the peculiar
I institutions OF Utah by the bill the enactng
/ clause was struck ont. hy vote Of 10 TO
/ ~. M Phelps Of Mississippi. moved to
reconsider the vote, which was agreed to.
anil after some amendments the ball passed.
Mr. Houston Of Ahbami moved that the
/ House 90 into Committee on the Tariff bill.
but Withdrew bis motion, and the House adj
joarned.
Fanny, Feb. ,
SESATE.-Mr. Mallor,'s biz, from the
/ Committee on Naval Affairs, was taken up
aud passed This bill graduates the pay OF
4 Cautains, Commanders and Lieulenants who
are on leave of absence, or Who are incapa-
/ bic Of service.
The bill for the relief Of the claimants Of
/ the armed brig Gen Armstrong, was taken
I up.
Pending tho debate upon the bill, the Sen
ate adorned.
llou,E.-The House passed the bill for
the relief Of Messfs Seldrn g. Co.. remit
ung duties on goods conGscated IN Mexico.
After being IA Committee on private bllls,
thirty s'N were iayorably reported, but not
acted upon.
There being 40 quorum present, the House
adjourned.
SATURDAY. Feb. 3.
lloUsE.-Thc llouse passed the thirty
six private bills considered yesterday
The House IN Committee Of the Whole
on the private calendar, debated the extern
sion Of the Colt patent Mr. Pratt spoke In
It's fassr, as did Nj Egerlon Of Ohio, who
made long speech, giving a history of the
losses sustained by Mr.. Colt 10 periecting
his invention. Before he had concluded his
speech the House adjourned.
During the debate Mr.. Walsh, by consent,
moved tilat Gen. Scroggs, who was in the
gallery, be admitted to the floor Of the House.
MosDAY, Feb. 3.
SENATE.-Mr. Stuart Of Michigan pre-
santed pint resolution from thv L-gisa-
ture OF Michigan, instructIng the delegation
ir'in that State TO oppose the introduction Of
slavery into any Of The Territory Of the Uni.
ted States, and 10 use their greatest efforts
to secure the repeal Of the Fugitive Slave
Law.
Mr.. Cass Of Michigan said he should nei-