Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-01-09
Congressional.


Tuesday, Dec. 80.
SEvArE-On motion of Mr.. Weller. a res
olution was adopted calling on the President
to communicate statement of all payments
and allowances which have been made, and Of
all claims dsallowod Gen. Scott, from the
date he Joined the army in Mexico to Dec. |,
1856, together with any correspondence on
the subject
HousE.-Mr Washbune Of Illinois rose to
make good his former assertion, that the Dem
ocratc papers Of that State, for the most part,
did not publish the resolutions of the Cincin-
natl Convention endorsing Gen. Pierces adj
ministration thus, by this omission, repudi-
ating it, The Galcna Courier and the Spring
field Register had admitted that they did not
publish the resolutions.
Messrs Marshall and Harris Of H. took
ISSUE denying tina, the Democracy Of that
State avoided the doctrines and positions pre-
scented by the Cincinnati Convention The
resolution endorsing President Pierce was not
part of the platform. The Democratic State
Convention passed one of similar import,
which was published in all the Illinois Dem
ocrahc papers.
The diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill being under consideration. Mr.. Haven
moved to strike ont the appropriation for sal
aries To twenty-five consular pupils, and asked
whether VIC are to have a consular school, in
which to educate them.
Mr. Pennington explained that consular pu-
pills were merely clerks to consuls, whose sal
aries were insufficient 20 enable them to en-
poy such assistants. They would, however,
be trained 10 the business of Consuls.
Mr. Quitman concurred with Mr.. Haven
lie had always thought it should be honest
diplomacy and not that of deceit which cX-
lists in European countries.
Further debate ensucd, involving the pro-
priety of paying consular pupils when the APP
preparation for their salaries was stricken out.
and the bin passed
Adjourned till Friday.
MONDAY, Jan. s.
SENArE-On motion of Mr.. Cass. d reso-
luton was adopted. calling on the Secretary
of War for further information respecting the
St. Clair flats, and asking what amount, if
any, of additional appropriation will be re-
quired for said work
Mr. Butler. from the Committee on the Ju-
dietary. 10 which was referred the credentials
of Mr.. Harlan, Senator from Iowa. and the
protest of the Senate of the Iowa Legislature.
relative to the subject. reported that the com
mittee, after careful consideration. we're UNI
able to argrec unanimously: and. under in
strucdons from the majority. he submitted a
report that Mr. Harlan had not been duly
elected 70 the Senate, accompanied by q rcso-
luton declaring the scat vacant.
Mr. Toomb, gave notice that he should
submit a minority report
The House bill, for the settlement of the
accounts of officers of the revolution, their
widows and orphans, was considered.
Mr. Seward made a long speech in support
of the measure, drawing largely from the wri-
tings of Washington 20 strengthen his posi-
ton.
Mr. Pugh opposed the bill, regarding it as
the entering wedge of great system of cor
ruption.
Mr.. Stuart made a correction of his form
or remarks, 10 the effect that, il the bill pass.
President Pierce will receive $3.50 and not
Sl4.Oo0 or $4,000 for the Revolutionary
services Of his father
Mr.. Seward remarked that Gen. Pierce was
not the only surviving child, and the share
which would fall to him would not exceed
one-half of the sum mentioned 10y the sena-
tor from Michigan.
HousE.-An Intellectual motion was made
TO enable committees to make reports for ref
erence only.
Nh Houoh OF Mr. Walk, the President was
/ requested TO inform the House by what au-
thority he employs government architect for
designing and erecting all public buildings,
add placing them under the superintendent
of military engineers
Mr. Quitman yainly ondeavorod to report a
olu increasing the pay Of the officers of the
army.
The House by vote OF 20 against lo5.
refused TO suspend the rules, as moved by
Mr.. Walbridge, TO enable him to introduce a
resolution making the subject of Pacific
Railroad the special order for the ith of
January
/ Other Intellectual motions to suspend the
rules for the purpose Of acting ON various
subjects, were made, after which the House
adjourned.