Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-01-14
CONGRESSIONAL.
XXXvrn CONGRESs-srcoND SESSION.
TUESDAY, Jan. 4, 1859

TUESDAY, Jan. 4, loJ3.
SENATE.
The Senate met at noon in the old hall, from which
the desks had been removed, but supply Of canebot
toned chairs had been provided Tor their accommodation
The proceedings usual, opened with prayer and the
reading Of the Journal after which Mr. Crtenden Of Ny.
and the Vice President addressed the Senate, giving his
torca sketches Of Congress the various seats Of gov
eminent until It's location at Washington
Inc Senate then proceeded in body 10 the new nail
In the new hall Mr. Mallory introduced bill to raise
the pay Of Officers Of the Navy.
Mr.. Hunter introduced the first appropriation bills of
the session. wiz the Indian Pension, and the Military
Academy bills, when the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
There being quorum, there call Of the House.
"WEDNESDAY, Jan. ..
SENATE.
Mr Seward Of New York offered resolution instruct
ing the judiciary Committee 10 inquire us necessary
to amend the laws for the suppression Of the African
slave trade. which was adopted.
Mr. Wilson Of Massachusetts offered resolution that
a Committee Of FIVE be appointed TO inquire whether any
employee Ia any department Of the government since
March, 1851 was required to contribute portion Of his
pay TO defay the expenses Of influence any election
during That period or whether any employee has been
cmoved for not conributng and what legislation is
ecossary to prevent the thus influencing Of elections
The resolution was laid over.
Mr. Foot Of Vermont moved that the Vice Presidents
ddress leaving the old hall be entered az leugth
journal aud that fifty thousand copies " Mr. Cntten-
ems and the Vice Presidents speeches be printed
.dnptcd.
The Pacific Railroad bin came up. and Mr.. Bgler or
cnn. addressed the Senate. Mr. Bigcrs remarks were
topped by message from the House announcing the
cath Of Gen. Qutman
Mr. Shields Of Minnesota and Messrs. Ward aud Hous-
Of Texas spoke briefly awarding 10 the deceased the
iced Of gratitude his sympathy with Texas meri'ed
Adjourned
MI Mcitae NJ Miss. announced the death Of his mme-
late predecessor Gen. Quiman skctcfcd his cventul
statesman and soldier and pronounced an eu-
igy on bis private and public worth
The usual resolutions Of respect were passed, and the
louise adjourned.
THrnspAy, Jan. G.
SENATE
MI Seward Of y. y presented the constitution adopt
hy the late constitutional convention held at LeaVen-
orth Kansas which referred TO the Committee on
erritoucs,
The special order. viz the Pacific Railroad bin, COM
lg up, Mr. Bgler finished his speech. commenced yes
srday, in favor u the Railroad and the further consider
ton Of the bill was postponed gu next week. Adj.
Mr. Cragie Of Mo- asked bit failed to obtain leave to
itoduce bill granting lands % Kansas and Nebraska
lr the construction Of railroads.
The House went into committee Of the whole and re-
lmed the consideration u the Indian Appropriation BILL
long debate then took place The appropriation for
emo,ing the Indians in Oregon to the reservations and
insisting them until they shall be able 10 maintain them
elves but without coming 70 any conclusion with re-
FRpAr, Jan. Z
The Pacific Railroad bill was taken up.
The Senate. without taking amy action adjourned.
motion OF Mr.. Shdell, over until Monday. tomorrow
being fhe anniversary Of the battle Of New Orleans
The House went into Committee Of the Whole on the
private calendar Mr. Colax Of Indiana in the chair and
passed eleven bills. Adjourned.
MoNDAY, Jan. 10.
SENATE.
Mr.. Douglas appeared and took his seat, upon which
there slight attempt at applause in the gallery
Nj Cameron presented memorial from the citizens
Of Pennsylvania BOO favor " The passage Of the old sol
dicr's BILL
Mr seward presented memorial from the citizens Of
Ncw York in favor of the homestead bill
Mr. lycisan introduced bin abolishing the ranking
privilege Referred
The French spohaton Bin then came up. and Mr. Da-
Wis concluded his speech AGAINST 81, and Mr. Crenden
replied The argument, Of both historical and ie-
gal. and Of great length.
Finally the bin passed by a vote Of 26 TO 90
The appropriation Military Academy Bill was then
passed Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House resolved itself Committee Of the Whole
the State Of the Union the Indian Appropriation
Bill.
Mr. Blair Of No offered amendment that no part Of
the appropriation for removing the Indians in Washing
ton and Oregon 70 the and there temporarily
maintained, shall be used TO purchase aud ammuni-
tons for these Indians.
Nj Phelps Of No. explained that the Indian Bureau
did not give guns hostile Indians. and suggested pro-
vso that nothing shall interfere with the treaty supua-
tons which are bound 10 obey.
Nj. Binirs amendment, thus modified adopted,
and the bill laid aside. TO be reported the House
The committee proceeded the consideration Of III
Presidents annual message
Mr.. Anderson Of Mo. and Mr.. Washburn Of Me. adj
dressed the committee
The Committee rose, and the Indian Appropriation
bill was passed, when the House adjourned.