New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-31
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.


BY THE REPORTER OF The NEW-IoftN iniboNE'
WAsHrNGrov Monday, January go
In SENATE today Hon. Mr.. SIMMONS appeared
for the first time this session, and took his seat
MIR. FOSTER presented resolutions of the Legis-
lature of Tennessee for the establishment OF
Naval Depot on the Western waters.
The bill for the improvement of Fox and Wis
konsan Rivers after farther discussion, and the
reconsideration of Mr.. TAPPAN's amendment, was
again postponed.
Mr. EvANs's adverse report on Mr.. McDutfies
Revenue bill again came up, and Mr.. Med.
made an elaborate speech, replying seriatim to
to Mr. E.'s arguments -denouncing, as usual,
the existing Tariff as prohbitory, oppressive, un-
Just, &c.
Without disposng of the matter, after brief
Executive Session, the Senate adjourned
In the HOUSE, resolutions were offered in order,
consuming the day among which are the follow
ing, which were adopted:
By Mr.. Levy directing an inquiry by the Com.
mittee on Naval Affairs as to the expediency OF
an appropriation in relief of the families of the
officers and seamen of the lost schooner " Sea
Gull"
By Mr. DELLEr, an inquiry and report by the
Post Office Committee whether any persons have
made arrangements for the transmission of letters
and papers, contrary to law.
By Mr. WOODWARD of S. C. an inquiry by the
committee on the library as to the expedlency OF
the purchase for the library of Congress, Of the
library of the late Hugh S. Legare.
BY Mr.. J. r. lNGERsoLL, an inquiry by the
same as to the expediency of similar purchase
of the library of the Durazzo family in Italy.
By Mr. MCKAY, Joint resolution for a future
reduction in the compensation of printers to both
Houses of Is per cent. from the rates fixed by the
resolution of 1919, with provso with reference
TO the present printers of the house. After some
inquiries, bringing out plainly the fact that this
Loco retrenchment is intended to operate upon
the (Whig) printers to the Senate, while their
House printers are exempted, the resolution was
adopted: Yeas l3l, Nays 81.
By Mr.. PRATT of N. Y, for the appointment of
a select committee of five, to consider and report
on the expedency of establishing bureau of
statistics and commerce in connection with the
Treasury Department.
Mr. HALE of n H. offered resolution which
was objected to, instructing the Military Com
mttee to report bill to abolish the West Point
Academy. Mr.. RArHBURN of n. Y, moved a,
suspension Of the rules, to act upon it negatived.
Mr.. Brown Of Ia. brought forward humbug
resolution for Buncombe,' for the final adjourn
ment of Congress the goth of May. MIR.
Mcdowell suggested TO add, provided the
public business will admit" and Mr.. BLACK Of
Ga. provso that the resolution take effect only
in case the present iniquitous Tariff shall have
been modified and brought down to Revenue
standard. Mr. RnErr Directing to the resolution,
motion to suspend to act upon it failed: Yeas
lis, Nays So mot two thirds).
ca bill to repeal the law dismounting the I'd
regiment of dragons was reported Saturday [and
omitted in my letter. by MIR. HARRISON from the
Military Committee.)
MIR. J. CAMPBELL of S. G.. offered Joint reso-
luton of amendment to the constitution, to de-
fine and limit within certain specific boundaries
the exclusive jurisdiction Of Congress over the
District of Columbia. Laid over.
Mr.. WISE presented a letter of Judge Doug
lass Of Florida, with reference to certain charges
preferred against him, (and presented to the
House not long snceb by MIR. LEVY Referred to
the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. ScHENcK, from the Committee on Elec-
tons, made minority report in favor Of Mr..
GoGGIN's claim to the seat occupied by Mr.. Gil
MER.
The House adjourned. ARGUS.
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