HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

MONDAY, January A.
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Mr.. G. j. Ingersoll from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, reported Joint Resolution,
authorizing the President to give notice to Great
Britain forthwith, of our wish 10 terminate the
joint convention relative to the Oregon Territory.


The resolution having been read, then Mr..
Ingersoll moved its reference to Committee of
the Whole, and that it be made the special Or
der for the first Monday in February


Pending the motion, Mr.. G. Davis from the
minority of the committee made report, accom-
panied by resolution, denying the power of the
House to act in the matter.


The consideration of the motion of Mr.. Inger-
soil being resumed, a motion was made by Mr..
Kennedy to strike out the words g first Monday
in February" and to insert Tomorrow where
on long split-hair discussion arose on points of
order.


Mr. Giddings got the floor, and gave his
views in favor of a war, rather than for the free
State to remain within the power of Slave
holding oigarchy.


Mr.. Mcdowell replied. He was speaking
when we left.