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In the Senate on Monday, Jan. s, no business
of Importance was transacted. Mr. Archer, in re-
ply to some remarks made by Mr. Allen, in refer
cnce to his resolution calling for information as
to the state of the Oregon question, said he had
piece of information to communicate which would
perhaps put AN end 10 this particular question. II
was that no negotiation was, pending about Ore
gon, but that the English government had conclu-
ded TO send an Ambassador here, who was en-
Poc,ed within few weeks, to open negotiations
in this capitol on The subject. Sir Aliens rcso-
luton was rejected.
In the House, the bill 10 refund the fine i'm
posed on Gen. Jackson by Judge Hall, was pass.
ed-yeas 1853, nays %. MIR Summers, of Va,
who had been detained at home by sickness, ap-
poared and took his seat.
On Tuesday, in the Senate, several memorials
were presented praying for reduction of the
rates Of postage. Mr. Evans from the Committee
on Finance, to whom had been referred the bill
introduced by Mr. M'Duile on the subject of she
Tariff, reported Il resolution declaring that the bill
proposed was a measure for raising revenue, and
that az such 1t could not be originated in that
body. The bill and resolution were ordered TO
be printed. The bill to refund Gen. Jackson's
fine was read twice, and referred to the committee
on the Judiciary. The Senate then went into
Executive session. The nomination of Mr. Spen-
Ger as Judge Of the Supreme Court was referred
and the nomination of Mr. Sneathen as Solicitor
OF the Land Office, Gan appointment made by the
President during the recess,) was rejected.
In the House, bill to reduce the compensation
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twice read and referred to the committee on re-
trenchment. Mr. Wise, from the Select Commit
too tho Rulos and o rders, asked pe,mission to
present Minority report, which was granted.
The remainder of the day was spent in debating
whether that portion of the Presidents message
which relates to River and Lake commerce should
be referred TO the Committee on Commerce or
Select Committee.
On Wednesday, the new Senator from Mary
land, James A. Pearce, appeared and took his
seat. The bill providing for the adjustment Of
the title to the Pea Patch Island between the
States of Delaware and New Jersey, was under
discussion A motion to postpone the bill indie
fnitey was made, which failed
In the House, Mr. M'Kay from the Committee
of Ways and Means, reported the annual Indian
appropriation bill-the bill for the support of the
army-for West Point Academy-and for the
Civil and Diplomatic expenses of the Govern
lnent Resolutions were reported from the same
committee instructing inquiry TO be made whe.
Their the Diplomatic expenses may not be reduced
and also whether the expenses of the Courts
may no; be reduced, &c. The report of the Sc
lect commi,tee on the rules was debated 10 the
close of the morning hour, when the consdcra-
lion Of the reference of the Presidents message
was resumed, and continued till the adjournment.
On Thursday, in the Senate, nothing of inter
est transpired.
In the House, Mr. Parmenter from the Naval
Committee, reported bill for the relief of The
widows and orphans of the officers seamen, and
marines, lost in the Grampus. The bill was read
Twice, and referred to the committee of the whole.
he report of the committee on the rules was
again under discussion.
The Senate did not sit on Friday, having ad-
burned over the evening before to Monday
In the House, Mr. Sidc asked and obtained
cave TO bring in bill TO exempt from duty cot
on imported into the u. States from Texas
The bill was read twice and referred TO the COM
nitee of ways and means. Mr. Tibbalis intro
luced bill to abolish imprisonment for debt in
he District of Columbia, which was read twice,
md referred to the committee on the District
The debate on the Rules was resumed and con- !
nued ill the adjournment.
On Saturday in the House, Mr.. Dean, of Ohio, !
PRESENTED resolution directing the Committee OH
Elections to enquire into and report upon the en-
'edIency OF fixing the elections of electors of
resident and Vice President of the United States |
IN the same day in all the States. The rcpor, on
lie Rules was again under debate.