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CONGR ESS.
Correspondence OF the Baltimore American.
Washington, MAY 81

Correspondence OF the Baltimore American
Washington, May 90
UNITED STATES SENATE
Mr.. Evans reported Bill from the Finance Committee
for the support OF the Military Academy with amendments,
Mr. Turncy offered Resolution Of inquiry proposing the
limiting Of military appointments the age OF GO years
The Resolution adopted.
Mr. Sturgeon presented the proceedings Of public meet
ing held at Eason Ps in reference To the existing
Mexico. Mr. s peaced the introduction Of the proceed
ngs with some remarks in reference to the bravery of the
People.
Pittsburgh Military the President OF the United States
volunteering their services for the campaign Mexico
LAKE SUPERIOR.
Mr. Woodbridge presented the pruce cdnRs the Legs
Azure OF Michigan against the system Of leasing the Min
cral lands upon Lake superior
Mcssrs Webster, Woodbridge, Brcese Sewer and Cas-
debated the question Of selling all the lands belong
Ing to the United States The Resolutions then laid
upon the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. DIX presented the Resolutions OF the N Y Legsa-
ture upon the Pilot System.
Mr.. Ashley from the Committee the Judiciary report
ed Bill 10 revive the laws heretofore enacted for the relief
OF insoyent debtors to the Government.
FRENCH SPOLIATIONS.
The Special order called ono o'clock and long
and able concluded upon the French poations
commenced yesterday.
Mr. Colquiu Of Ga. replied. and spoke in opposition to
the payment Of the claims not regarding the Government
ms bound Tor their payment.
The Senate into Executive session aud soon after
adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The special order for this day Territorial business
which was postponed on motion OF Mr.. Dodge until the
first three business days in June.
SOLDIERS PAY.
Mr.. Stewart Of Pa introduced resolution on leave TO
psy the soldiers volunteering the and serving
during the $40 per month, and the end war
20 receive l60 Of land the soldier dies in
the service, that his heirs receive the land.
Objections made to the resolution which IN the
form OF nsrueting the Military Committee bring
bill TO that effect.
Mr.. Stewart moved suspend the Rules and called for
the yeas and nays 1.-TWO thirds being necessary The
yeas 20, nays IS.
The Rules suspended and the friends Of the admins.
tafion were found voting in the negative Though
for war; they are ready to pay for services rendered
IRON WAR STEAMERS.
Mr.. King of Ca under from the Naval Com
mi''ee, reported bill for building twelve
mers and one iron irgate, at expense OF abou, i've mil
lion OF dollars, provided tor in the bill
Mr.. King asked for the reading Of the report which was
objected TO- The bill was then read twice aud It's place
upon the calendar.
CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILL
Mr. Mckay moved that the House resolve itself into Com.
mittee OF the Whole.
The motion prevailed. and the Civil Diplomatic Bill
was aAeh up debate arose at once upon the merits OF
the question Of continuing the office OF Meteorological held
by Professor Epsy.
Mr.. Houston of Ala pronounced the office of
logst foolery and Mr. Davis of Miss pronounced il to
be humbug Mr.. Mckay acquiesced in it With reluc-
lance ne said, 40 obedience tho wishes Of the Commit
tee Messrs J. X. lngersO, j. O. Adams Stanton OF Ten
Thompson At Miss, and others defended con
unuanco OF the office.
speech from Mr.. Adams upon the subject OF science
commanded general attention, and contributed much the
defeat OF the motion 10 abolish the Office The Commit
tee refused to strike by Of 65 6l and the bill
was soon laid aside for the day.
Mr. Houston Of Ala. gave notice Of Joint Resolution
establishing Commission for examining and settling the
claims against Mex
Resolution OF inquiry also offered in reference
repairing Fort Gratiot at the mouth Of Lake Huron.
The resolutions against the repeal OF the Tariff adoped
by the Legislature OF Pennsy introduced by Mr.
McLane and read They commanded very general aren.
hon. and when read, Mr. Holmes asked If these resolutions
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Laughter and cries of yes. they were"l
Several bulls from the Senate taken up and referred
and one IN regard the value OF foreign COINS adopted with
the amendments Of the Senate.
The House then adjourned