Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-01-25
CONGRESSIONAL
TWENTY-EIGHrH CONGRESS.
SECON SION.
WASHINGTON, Dec. &c, 1914.

SENATE.-Among the fresh arrivals
were Messrs. Summons, of r. l., aud Sc
vier, Of Arkansas.
Mr.. Archer presented two memorials
from Pennsylvania, praying for reform
in the naturalization laws.
Mr.. Sturgeon presented number OF
pcttlons--among them was one from
Philadelphia city and county, praying for
the establishment Of territorial govern.
ment in Oregon; also one largely signed,
for The reduction Of postage.
Mr.. Johnson, Of La, submitted reso-
luton directing the committee on COM
merce to inquire into the cxpediency Of
establishing Marine Hospital in The city
lot New Orleans.
Mr.. Foster, of N. Y, presented memo
rails in favor of the reduction of postage.
A bill was engrossed making grant Of
land for the Wabash and Ere Canal.
Mr.. Barrow submitted a resolution
which was adopted, authorizing the com,
mltee on the judiciary in their investiga-
ton into the naturalization frauds, to
take testimony by commission.
On motion of Mr.. White, Of Ia, tho
Senate adjourned to meet again on Mon.
day next.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr.. c. J.
lngersoIl reported a bill for giving tho
rights of citizenship to children Of the U.
States born abroad.
IEXAs.-Mr. BeIser then moved a sus.
pension o! the rules, notifying the house
at the same time, that his intention was
10 get up the Texas question in Commit
ice of the Whole; this motion was lost by
a decided vote, the house eyincing no dis
position TO meet this question in the holi
days. The House then adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, 1914.
The Senate was no, 10 aass;nn +" aaJ.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the
House, Mr. Hammet made an informal
statement Of his anxiety, in common with
Others, the frie nds of Texas, to have the
subject Of annexation brought up at an
early moment. Every one knew that
this was the short session, &c. (Mr.
Hardin, Of Ill.,, here interrupted Mr. Ham
met TO inquire what was before the house)
will get at it directly, said Mr. Hammet
Il wish to ask the chairman Of the com.
mittee on foreign affairs when he intends
TO call UPthis subject? (Laughter.) Mr..
IngerSo rose and said, for himself, he
now, ready to commence the discussion,
and The sooner the better; but to give
a direct answer, it was his intention to
move to go into committee upon it on
Monday. That's it," said several vol
,es, Monday, Monday"
The House, however, then resolved IL
selfinto committee of the whole, Mr.. Cave
Johnson was called to the chair, and the
dill already partially discussed, concern
ng the public lands, was taken up.
Mr., Smith, Of ILL.,, had :he floor: and
I'M shed his remarks in favor Of the bill
which reduces the price Of public lands to
he following rates: Lands five years in
market and unsold, TO one dollar; ten
ears unsold, to seventy-fve cents; i:-
cen years, fifty cents; and twenty years,
cents per acre.
Mr.. M'LeIlanl spoke next in favor Of
he bill, and during his remarks an indi-
idual in the gallery, who was irtoxica,
ID, disturbed the quiet Of the hall by
houting several times with all the
trengh Of his lungs. BY the direction
the Speaker he was taken out, when
le deliberations were resumed. A. the
inclusion of Mr.. NILS remarks, sub
itute for the bill was offered by gen
eman from Kentucky, when the COM
,ittee rose and the chairman reported &C.
on on the bill.
Another member moved that the House
ljourn to Monday next, and the vote be-
g taken by yeas and nays, stood thus.
cas- 81, NAYS 81. The House therefore
ands, adjourned TO Monday next.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 80, 1874.
SnNAre-Alter the presentation of
w memorials, among which the only inn
,rtant ones were remonsrances from
vsine and Pennsylvania, against the an
,vntion of Texas, Mr.. Sewer Of Ark,
Sc 10 announce the dcceasc Of his late
League, Mr.. Fulton. Mr.. S. regretted
at the first duty on taking his seat
ould be of SO painful character. Mr.
lion died last August, in his 50th year,
his residence in Llto Rock. lie was
* but short time, yet suffered very
Ich, and his disease set all medical skill
defiance. The agony Of his wife and
atoms was indescrbab!e. After dwell
z leelingIy upon his loss to them and to
nsef, who had been in uninterrupted
,ndship with him for fifteen years; Mr..
gave brief outline OF his career. Be-
Q he was of age he rendered his services
his country, and they were received.