Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-05-14
q Congressional.


WEDNESDAY,, May 8, 1858
sFNATE-Mr Hunter Of Va. called up the West
XII IIalo 6f n H. said the Academy was useless and
nuisance aud that better General could be got out Of
Now Hampshire lawyer. Franklin Pierce for Instance,
Who an far outstnppcd the West Pointers that II made
him President Van Buren, was West Pointer, but h
was doubtful II the curriculum Of West Point edaca-
ton would be needed for every officer Of the Army Too
much attention to military details made martiuets rather
fbc iii passed--22 against0
The Vice President notified the Senate Of the rcsigna-
ton of Senator Briggs of North Carolina.
Mr Masons resolution in relation 70 Paraguay was
mcnt precuding the President from using force which
was osi-26 against -.
The resolution was then passed in rs original form.
On motion Of Mr. Douglas the bill Tor the admission Of
Oregon read
NJ Mason or was ignorant II Oregon possesses
sufficient populations can afford To pay the charges Of
Mr. Douglas said the vote on the Constitution was
1000 which would Indicate 55 000 population although
was probably more, and doubtless 10000 over the num-
Der with which We admitted Kansas
Mr. Seward Of n. Y.--Did understand the Senator
90 say that we have admitted Kansas
Mr. Dougas-l viii answer the Senator very unequi.
vocay. So far this Congress is concerned, have
admitted Kansas II She desires in under that
blu, then our action is final and concusvc-f she does
not so desire, then we have not
Mr. Seward INDUCED in quiet laugh, but made
Mr. Tr1mbun Of Illinois moved that the subject be
postponed hll December.
I6UsE-Mr. Clneman. from committee ON Foroign
Affairs reported a bill for the satisfaction Of the French
Sp,auons, being copy Of the ono vetoed by President
Pierce Tho consideration Of the subject postponed
u ihc first Monday ia January next
Mr. Clngmau of North Carolina addressed the House
the subject Of the report which he made yesterday
concerning ihc capture OF Cen Walker, maintaining
that the arrest without authority Of law As we can
no., Introduce troops into foreign jurisdiction.
The House then resumed the consideration Of the SEN
aie blu providing ur the admission Of Minnesota into the
Union. Adjourned.
TurnsnAy. Nav 6.
SENATE.-Tlio bin for the admission N OREGON was
postponed and that or the repeal Of hc fishing bouuos
Mr. Hamlu Of Maine addressed the Senate in oppos-
ton to thc bin.
Adjourned
H0usE.-Thc House acted ON the various amend
ments 90 thc Legislative, Executive and judiciary APP
preparation Bill.
Alr Hehc Of Pa spoke against the resolution propos
ing thc ahrogauun of the Clayton ulwcr treaty He
could any rol-on for It's abroaaton except de-
sire on he part Of the United States to seize Central
MIR. CHngman Of North Carolina said we ought to be
free from the treaty. that whom wish acquire
that territory we might do 10 lawfully.
Mr.. kelsey of y. y. moved % table the resolution re-
ported on Tuesday from the Committee on Foreign AZ
hrs proposing no ahrogauon Of the treaty.
Nesnu,ed by q against lO7
Adjourned
FRIDAY. NAV T.
sENATE.-Mr. Mason Of Virginia presented the Gro
dcniias of Nh Cingmau, as Senator from North Caro-
lima, in place Of Mr. Biggs.
In Consequence of hc death Of Senator Evans Of South
Carolina. Che senate Immediately adjourned.
HOJSE.-Mr. Chugnnn Of North Carolina said he
had bad thc Honor to receive a commission from the
Governor Of North Carolina 90 $50 position 10 She SEN
ate Ic had written him letter of resignation OF his
scat as member OF the House, TO take effect today
by general consent. 1t the motion 90 Mr. stephens Of
rc3rfa. 'Ac vote un hc Minnesota bin postponed
tII Tuesday.
ON mouan " Mr. Bonham Of South Carolina the
House adjourned.
So reason sas stated nr ihe adjournment but IL was
iH lHeuee of ODE death of Senator Evans " South
Carolina.
MoSnAY, May TO-
SENAIE-lhe resolution for thc presentation Of
modal 'o Commodore Paudius came up, but was post
p9nc'.
he Ai or the repeal Of the fishing bountics act was
taken up, discussed, aud postponed Adjourned.
HOUSTON motion NJ Mr. Kelsey Of y. y. the
l1as took up and passed Che h providing uat where
hc proof Us established, but the land warrant or military
service not issued until after the death of thc claimant
The title hl vest n Che widow; and IL he leaves no
vllH then n she heirs of The wArranice. aud that all
such warrants shn Dee treated as personal chaticls
lho House then proceeded 20 the consideration u the
ON directing the Secretary of the Treasury 20 pay %
the fond heretofore received from Great Britain under
hc treaty o. Ghcnt various sums 90 citizens n Viz
rna Maryland. and South Carolina to compensate them
or the loss II their slaves carried away hy the British
during the war of 1872.
The ban WIS referred to the Committee n the Whole
Adjourned