The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-18
LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
THLUGRAPRIO.
TWENTY-SISTH CONGRE So.
SECOND SESSION.
Senate.

Senate.
WAsHrrsroS Dec IL, le%o.
Mr.. SIMMONS appeared and took his seat.
Mr.. AsHLEr on leave, introduced bill establishinga
permanent general preemption land system.
Mr.. BRErsr submitted a bill to reduce and graduate
the price of public lands
Mr. WoopBRIDeE, on leave, presented bills to grant
public lands in Michigan for internal improvsnsnts
and sell the mineral lands Of Lake Superior.
Mr. DIX gave notice Of bill establishing branch
mint at New York.
Mr.. SrEIonr gave notice Of bill establishing .
branch mint at Charleston.
on motion of Mr. TuRSKr, the Military Committee
was instructed to inquire into the sxpsdsncy Of allow
ing volunteers discharged in consequence of Sickness
full pay for the term Of their enlistment
Mr. CRIrrENDrN, on leave, introduced bill to I'm
prove the navigation Of Western rivers.
The Presidents message taken up, to be referred
to appropriate commts 81.
Mr. WEs1corr moved that so much Of the message -
refers the organization of territorial governments IN
conquered provinces in Mexico be referred to the Com
mittes on Territories.
Mr. SEWN moved it, reference to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
Mr. DxrroH said there was no such thing in the
ssge, and asked Mr. wescott to withdraw his molten.
Mr. wrsrssrr declined
A spirited debate snsusd between MssSs. Benton and
westcott.
Msssrs. Allen, Archer, Cameron Crttsndsn and Sem
pie also participated in the debate.
The motion was laid upon the table, - to r.
The Senate proceeded to elect chaplain, and on the
second ballot the Rev. Mr. sIicer elected.
He received ~ votes Mr.. Tustin ., scattering.
Aner executive session the Senate adjourned.
WASHINGTON Dec nth, lsAs
PAtitiona and N ennoriala nrasantad
The consideration of the message being resumed. Mr.
ASHLEY moved that much Of refers to prvatesrs
he referred to the Judiciary Committee
Bills presented on leave. for new custom
house at Now Orleans; fora Branch Mint at New Or,
leans: Branch Mint at Charleston, Dry Deck at PEN
sacoa giving the of Congress to certain stsss
Ievyipg the impost public lands % sold
and to establish national srnory at Masssc. ILL.,
Mr. DIX gave notice Of hill to snnul the act rssvs
navigating the waters Of the United states
Mr. svMrLE gave notice Of bill to remodel the Consu
lar system
On motion Of Mr. j. NJ CLAYTON. tho Vice President
was authorized to appoint Select Committee French
spoliatcns.
On Mr.. BmvrsE's motion. the COMMITTEES on Com
eroe was instructed inquire into the expedency Of
making appropriation. for tbs Improvement OF harnor
After mn Executive Session, the Senate sdjournedto
Monday.
House or Representatives.
wAsHrvoror. Dec II, 1915
Petitions and memorials were presented.
Mr. POLLOCK moved susrensIon Of tho rules tn intro
duce resolution instructing the Committee at Ways
and Means bring in hill to repeal the tariff Of is|o
end TO remodel tho tariff Of s42. Lost - yeas to 40
nays.
The committee resumed the cons'dsraon Of the rrssi
dents message and proceeded 70 rsisr In COMMITTEES Of
the Whole. ~
Mr. Grrrnv opposed tho msssage-declared the Pre-.
sident mnde the war. &c.
Mr. K.wrrpv. Of indiana followed in defence Of the
President and the
Mr.. Hupsor reviewed and opposed the message The
Committee rose.
Mr. Bevrox gave notice Of bill regulating appoint
mena to ONES. spA guarding the public service from
improper influences
Notice was given Of bill provide for the ascsrtan
ment and satisfaction Of claims for French spcatons
Mr. RArHsrr presented resolutions Of the New York
Legislature for regulating the pilot system Of the United
States.
Adjourned.
WILMINGTON, Dec. l7th le46.
Mr. W,rrHaor offered resolution calling the So
cretary of War to furnish a statement Of expenditures
for harbors roads and Notifications In the several STATES
and Territories.
Notices were given Of intention to bring In bills 10 sell
the mineral lands and for the Improvement OF rivers ana
harbors
The House proceeded to elect chaplain.
On The third ballot the Rev. Mr. sraoLE elected
He had 1903 votes Dewey 40 sinsley IS. and sorrs D.
Mr.. DouoLAs from the Committee Tsritoriss re-
ported bill for the admission Of Iowa into the Union
Read twice.
Ad;ourpad