The New York herald., 1845-01-22
full soil. Laid on the table, as there is bill be-
fore the Senate meeting the prayer of the memo


tore the Senate meeting the prayer Of the memo
rial
BY Mr.. BENTON, from General Keim, late lieu
tenant in the United States service, for compensa-
geographical science in the far west; Referred.
4 Mr. WALKER reported bill to enable The Chick
asaw nation to prosecute their claims against the
United States Gas understood
lSeveral messages were reported by John Tyler,
Jr., from John Tyler, Sr., TO the Senate, when
young Jshn politely withdrew
Mr. PORTER presented remonstrance from
Northern Ohio, two memorials against the Texas
annexation-on the ground that II would endan-
der the harmony OF the UnloR-unjust to the non
slaveholding States; and usurpaton Of power on
the part OF Congress Referred
Several adverse reports upon private cases, were
made by Mr.. Jarnagln.
Mr. FOSTER, from New York, presented memo
rial for the refunding of certain duties, paid upon
merchandise entitled to debenture.
Several private bills were reported
Mr. BAYARD reported bill to amend the act
providing tor the enlistment Of boys in the naval
service of the United States Read and referred
LUIGI PRRs.Co
Mr.. CRITTENDEN offered a resolution instructing
the Committee on the Library to inquire into the
propnety OF employing Luigi Persco, the sculptor,
TO make an equestrian statue of bronze of Gen.
George Washington.
Mr. CRITTKNDEN said that the talents of the artist,
Persco, long in the employ of the United States,
were well known. The object OF the statue it was
unnecessary to state. The pride of the country
could never be exhausted by multiplying the me-
morals OF the father OF his country. The resolu-
ton was adopted.
I'VE have seen Mr.. Persico's model of this pro-
posed statue. II represents Washington in military
dress, chapcau in hand, on race nag, which has
the attitude Of the cautious walk of blind horse
over crazy bridge. But the artist will doubtless
give something more Of character to the animal In
the statue. The figure Of Washington is good
is attitude and expression is very appropriate.
Several adverse reDOrts ola vve
agreed to.
The regular order for the reduction of the rates
OF postage, &c., coming up, il was postponed on
Master General on the subject of the operation of
penny postages in England, should be printed and
laid before the Senate, that they have the ad-
vantage of said report in discussing the merits OF
The bill providing for the settlement of claims
arising from French spoliations, &c, coming up,
it was laid aside informally, on Mr.. Choate's mo.
tion, for consideration on future day,
A bill regulating the appointment and promotion
of officers in the United States Revenue Marine
was ordered to be engrossed
The bill tor the payment Of an ascertained bal
Massachusetts for military services in the late war;
coming up for third reading, the ayes and noes
were called, and resulted-ayes 27-noes IL.
The bill for the relief of Joshua Shaw, (of Phila-
dephia,) the inventor, or alleged inventor of per-
cussion caps after some debate, was ordered to be
engrossed.
THE POST OFFICE AND THE RAIL ROADS.
The bill providing tor permanent contracts with
railroad companies, was taken up as in committee
oil the whole
THE bill authorises the Postmaster General to
contract for term Of years, or an indefinite term,
at his discretion, with the railroad companies Of
the United States upon terms not exceeding Al
per cent interest in cash down. at the present rates
paid, upon the whole term Of the contract. Con.
tracts subject 70 the action of Congress before they
can 60 into effect.]
Mr.. BUCHANAN said that the bill was import
ant, and involved important principles, as also
the expenditure oi vast amount of public money,
and ne suggested, therefore, that the bill lie over
tor time
Mr.. MERRIck said he had no objection to post
pone it a reasonable time. The bill, however, was
independent of any other bill-it had nothing to
do with the reduction of postages-and required
the assent of Congress to the contracts proposed
1t mere experiment-that's all. The contracts
must be approved by Congress.
Mr.. MILLER appeared to think the bill too i'm
proposed were liable to great extortions upon the
government.
Mr.. MERRIck-They will havelno force, cir, un-
til approved by Congress:
Mr. MTLLER-But we know what force the Post
Master General exerts in recommending measure
to Congress
Mr. BUCHANAN opposed the proposition OF going
into debt to the extent of Al per cent upon these
contracts. IA
Mr. MERRIcK explained
Mr. HUNTINGTON opposed these permanent con-
tracts, and preferred that the government have the
privilege OF holding itself ready TO take advantage
may be springing up over the country.
Mr. BUCHANAN argued that it would require a
capital OF 800 900 to set this plan OF permanent
contracts into successful operation with the several
railroad companies in the United States.
Mr.. CLAYTON spoke to Mr.. Buchanan privately.
Mr.. BUCHANAN said that was a very important
suggestion. indeed. II the government should
nIea w c0yId mot hold thoun to tknOh
They would violate the law if they pleased, and
though you might sue them for damages, they
could take shelter under the insovent laws. Mr..
B. suggested that the bill be postponed two weeks
and that then the Senator would consent not to
take il up at all.
Mr. FOSTER, of N. Y, presented another objec-
ton with regard to the New York Railroads, in
the 10 per cent interest contracts with the State
Mr.. MERRIcK most vigorously urged the necessi-
~ OF the bill, from the present precarous and fiuc-
tuating arrangements upon the railroads, for the
transportation OF the public mails.
Mr.. BAeBY argued its unconstitutionality. He
had thought 1t the policy OF the Government to
dlsconnect itself from all corporations whatsoever.
And as to submission to the exactions of these
down than to see it bow to these Corporations.
Rather see 1t go down, sir. Mr.. b. suggested that
instead of two weeks postponement the bill should
epostponed indefinitely.
connected with these Corporations all the time
Il couldn't be helped. And the only thing proposed
in the bill was the advantage of the Department
in the extension of contracts-that's all.
Mr.. BAeBY maintained that the project was not
strictly after the spirit Of the Constitution, and
moved, therefore, the bill be indefinitely pos poned
Mr.. NILES, at some length, cleared away the OBJ
jections of Mr. Bagby sufficiently, one would have
thought, to satisfy the honorable Senator of the
very abstract and intangible obstacles he had pre-
sented, but
Mr.. BAeBY maintained his position-the project
was nothing more in the end than making the
government Joint stock company in these corpor-
alton.
AT last, however, as the hour was growing late.
compromise was effected, Mr.. Bagby withdrew
his motion to postpone indefinitely, and Mr. Bu-
chanan's motion to lay the bill aside for two weeks
was agreed 10.
And, unanimously, the Senate voted an adjourn
ment.
House or Representatives.
WARRINGTON, Monday, Jan. 20 l84S
Mr. Mckay introduced bill making appropriations for
the purpose Of completing forfcatons, &c for the As