The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-05
TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.
THTRTIETH CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.

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THFRTIETH CONGRESS-.
SECOND SESSION.
The Senate.
WAsHIreTor, December 4, 1Sis.
The Senate met at noon, to-day, and n the absence
Of Vice President DALlA) the Chair taken by Mr.
ArcHrsoN, ofMissouri, President pro tempore.
Prsyer was offered by the Rev. Mr. SLrcER
Information of the organization OF the Senate
sent 10 the House.
MIR DouGLAss of illinois, gave notice Of his intention
20 Introduce bills to establish territorial governments
IN Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico and California.
MIR CANEKos, of Pennsylvauis, gave notice Of hisin-
tention TO introduce bill providing for new census
oftne United States.
Messrs KINe, TuRsrr and DAVIS were appointed to
zh ,o,nt eomu,ittee to wait the President and in
form him Of the organization of Congress- and its reaa
mes. 70 receive any ncation lie may please to
make.
Mr. CAMrKos introduced a resolution to provide
members with the usual number of newspapers, which
was adopted.
The Senate then adjourned TIL IL O'Clock, Tuesday.
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 1S4s.
At noon, to day, the House came to order; the roll
as called BY the Clerk and IT'S members answered tc
their
The cath was administered to Messrs BLAcKMAN
and GREELEY, new members, and those gentlemen
took their seats.
A message was received, informing the House that
the Senate was organized, and re ady for business
Mr.. WENTWORTH moved the appointment Of COM
ttees TO wait on the Senate and the President, and
announce the organization Of the House The motion
was spreed to- and the committees appointed.
Mr. WILSON made some remarks in favor Of the q.
ception Of Mr.. Sbley territorial delegate from
Minnesota.
Mr. Conn thought it too early to raise the question
of MIR siheys claim a seat, and proposed its refer
ence to the Judiciary Election Committee.
The sabject ordered to be referred to the Com.
mittee on Elections.
Mr. MURPHY offered a resolution that the members
retain during the session the seats they occupy;
but the resolution negatived by large majority
Mr. EVANS of Maryland, offered resolution that
the membsrs draw for seats, which adopted, and
the drawing and selections followed.
Mr.. HENLEY moved the appointment OF two chap
sins Of different denominations which agreed to;
but the election was postponed.
Notice given of bill granting public lands and
the right Of way for railroad between the Upper and
Lover Mississippi
The House then adjourned till to- morrow
The Presidents Mcssage-Thc Vice President.
WASHINGTON, Dec. f. 1Si6.
The Presidents Message to Congress will go into the
hands of the printer this after noon.
The Vice President Of the United States George M.
Dallas, has not yet arrived here.
The Supreme Court OF the United States.
WAsHiSGroN, Dec. 4, 1S4S.
The members Of the Supreme Court assembled in
their court room this morning.
All the Justices were present, excepting Roger B.
Taney, the Chief Justice, and all appeared to be in
good health.
The docket win be called to- morrow
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Robbery Of the Northern Mail Bag.
ALBANY, December T. 1S4s.
The large bag containing the mail from this city to
whitehall and the North, stolen on Friday even
ing last from the stage between Fort Ann and Sandy
Hill 1t contained the mail sent, Thursday, from
New York city to the Northern counties
Storm Mt Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, December A, lS48.
The recent s.orm, appears did not extend far be-
yond this city. The harbor and q number Of vessel
are damaged, but not very seriously.
The Crescent city.
NEw ORLEANS December 2 1885,
This fsvoritc steamer sailed for New yesterday
morning, with eighteen cabin passengers
The Steamship Cherokee.
SAVANNAH, Saturday, Dec. O. 1SAS.
The steamship Cherokee arrived here this afternoon
seventy hours from New York. She experie need
trong hesd-winds during the passage.
The Steamship southcrner.
CHARLrsroN, Sunday, Dec. 9, Is4s
The Southerner, Capt Berry, did not leave for Now
York until 10 O'Clock this morning.