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Tsven,y- Eighih Congress.
Strono session.
Correspondents. he Baltimore .snsrisas.
DEcEMBER IL.

tt1tn LcuuS9l1 9ufdi athtuE 'OI ~ AMEND
meat Of the Naturalization laws He re-
marked that letter accompanied il, re-
guessing him 10 give his opinion upon The
prayer Of the Petitioners. He stated in
answer that he was opposed to an exten-
sion OF The time Of naturalization, but
tbstif there had been such frauds as we're
yesterday 10 debate alleged TO exist. be
would vote for such amendments as would
prevent their recurrence.
Mr.. Archer presented a memorial on
the same subject. and declared that somes
thing more was necessary than Topping of
mere excreseHces. A radical change Of
the law was ,needful.
4MF. Barrow Submitted Resolution that
the Committees on the Judiciary be in
sirucied 10 inquire whether naturalization
papers have been granted 10 foreigners by
any Federal or State Court 10 violation
Of the provisions OF the laws of Congress.
and that the Committee have power to.
send FOR persons and papers.
Further. that the said Committee be
instructed 10 inquire into the expedieney
Of a law empowering the Districts. Court
.of the United States TO cancel anddeclare
null all na.ursilzation papers which may
be found upon Judicial investigation 10
have been granted 10 violation or fraud
OF The naturalization laws
House Of Representatives..
Mr.. Phoenix Of N. Y, brought in bill
tofemit duties on Railroad Iron.
IA debale sprung up between Messrss<
Bidlack. Morris. and z. J. Inge.soll, and
Messrs. Holmes of S. c., Phoenix and
King Of N. Y.
Mr. Ingersoll spoke of the attempted
hostility 10 The Tariff. and particularly ia
reference to the article Of Iron. with much
feeling. 4 +
! Mr. Norris Of Pa, hoped, too. hat
Pennsylvania would not suffer. He could
assure gentlemen upon all sides Of the
House. that. Pennsylvania was assured,
and be belieyed without exception. that
James X. Polk, was the friend OF Proiec-
lion. II Alabama, South Carolina and
other States went for a Revenue Tariff,
Pennsylvania did not. His state was de-
luded, but voted in good faith, as the peo-
pie were told and supposed, for Tariff
man.
Mr. Holmes OF s. c., replied with some
point to Messrs. Ingefsoll and Morris
Pennsylysnla7bad been called the Key
stone Of the .4rch and il was clear in bis
vieYGhat she was an arch Stale. She
went the death for coal and iron and ever
bad 4 ly nxeyed vigilance for he: own in
Isrests.
DECEMBER Is.
III Senate.
Mr.. Archer presented two memorials
from Pennsylvania, asking for an amend
ment Of The Naturalization Laws1
i The resolution offered yesterday, by
Mr.. Barrow, 10 relation 10 the abuses Of
the Naturalization Laws. was adopted.
House Of Representatives..
| Washington Hunt. Of N. ", gave no,
| Resolution SO 10 amend the constitutions
as 70 make il unconstitutional 10 elect a
! President for Second term.
The discussion ,on the bill for the re-
ductionio of duty on Rail Road Iron. was
continued BY Messrs. Foster. Payne, and
others.
! The bill was at length. laid on the table.
by a vote Of l55 TO "a.
DECEMBER 49,
Senate.
I A pacific "war message" from fthe
President was received and read on the
subject OF our relations with Mexico. I.
Mr.. Merriek introduced bill TO reduce
The present rates Of postage which was
referred.
Mr.. Aichison introduced a bill 20 or
ganize a Government in, Oregon, and a
debate ensued upon its reference.
The Senate then adjourned until Mon
day.
House of Representatives..
Mr.. Weller submitted a joint resolu-
ton for the Annexation Of Texas 10 the
United States. as soon as The supreme
authorities OF that nation shall signify
their assent 10 the provisions Of me mea-
sure. He moved its reference 10 the
Committee of the Whole, and that it,be
printed,
"A member gave notice that on suisse
qpent day be would introduce PROPOSE
lion for submitting the question Of the
annnexaiion OF Texas, on the Terms Of abe
late treaty TO the people for their deci-
sion.
A bill 10 reduce The rate Of postage and
TO prevent fraud on the Post Office De.
psriment was reported by Mr.. Hardin,
which was read twice and referred.
DEcEMBER 90.
House Of Representatives,.
The Sub-Treasury Bill was taken up. as
reported 5y Mr.. Dromgoole at the late
session Of Congress. The bill was read
through by sections aud afterwards by
clauses open Tor amendment, Several
verbal amendments were made while the
bill was under consideration.
/ DECEMBER 20.
House Of Representatives..
Mr.. DromgooIs called up a resolution
submitted BY him yesterday evening" for
for closing The debate on tie Sub-Treasu-
nv, in two hours after the House took up
the subject in committee.
Alter various motions the resolution
was adopted. =
A discussion them took place. mostly
carried on BY lhe Loco.ocos. who deliver
ed themselves Of party speeches.
The billpassed the House by vote Of
l23 10 90 +
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