Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1849-01-30
Congressional.

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ing statistics respecting steamboat explo-
slons, together with scientific information
as to their causes and prevention, also
suggestions as to Legislation with refer
ence to the prevention of accidents by
such explosions-referrcd. -~
Mr. Hale presented several petitions,
upon the subject ofthe cx,en,ion of Sav-
cry, and its abolition in the District Of
Columbia These petitions were not re-
ce'vcd--ttie question Of reception having
been laid upon The table by votes Of rs
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Mr.. Douglass from the committee on
Territories reported back the Bill organ
lzng the Territory Of Minnesota, with
!Amendnen's,-it was made the special
order. for Wednesday. -....,.. .y
Mr. Atchison from the committee on
Indian affairs reported bill Tor the ap-
poin'ment of Indian Agents in Oregon,
California and New Mexico.
Mr.. HOUSTON submitted the follow
ing resolutions; which were read, and or
dered to be printed: ~.....s .,..-. F..
Whereas, by the acquisition Of the ter
ritory 0: New Mexico and California, and
the recent occupation Of Oregon, new in
interests of great national character
have been created, the early development
Of which is Of the highest Importance in
the ADVANCEMENT ofthe prosperity Of our
country; and whereas it becomes US, as a
wise people, 10 take such measures as will
insure protection in war as we'll as in
peace 10 those distant portions of our re-
public by establishing between them and
the existing States the safest and speedi-
est routes by land, which will always re-
maic open under our exclusive control,
aud not be subjected to any change of re-
latons between ourselves and other pow
erlul nations: Therefore,
Resolred, That special committee be
appointed, 10 consist of-members to
enquire into and report upon the expedi-
ency Of establishing railroad by the
government Of the United States, for mil
ltary purposes, between San Franciso, on
the Pacific, and the most suitable point
which may be found upon the navigable
waters of the valley of the Mississippi;
and that the said committee be and are
hereby instructed to examine and report,
as far as can be ascertained, according
TO the facts known, what would be the
probable amount Of gold produced to the
government of the United States per an
mum for period Of ten years, al the rate
Of an assessment Of eight per cent, rent
upon all that may lie dug within that
time in California; and also, to report
upon the expectancy Of applying the first
proceeds of that fund to the building Of
such a road.
RESOLVED further, That the said COM
mlttee are hereby instructed to enquire
into and report upon the expediency Of
making military road, Of the usual class,
between the points indicated for selection
by the preceding resolution, by the en-
polymcnt by the government of the Uni
ted States such a portion Of the military
force as would be necessary to complete
it at the earliest period.
Resolrcd further, That the said COM
mit,ee are hereby instructed TO inquire
into and report the number of military
posts proper to be established upon said
road, for the protection of the lives and
proerty of the citizens Of the u. States,
and report the aetont- ef-.tc military
force witch would be necessary to main
tain the said posts.
The Bill for reciprocal interchange
OF certain produts with Canada, free of
duty, came up and after lengthy debate
was postponed.
HoUsE.-Thc bill fer the establishment
of board to settle private claims against
the Government was referred to the CON-
mittee on the Judiciary.
Senator Underwood presented u pc,i-
ton from citizens Of Kentucky, praying
Congress TO pass a law in favor of remov-
ing blacks Of that State to Liberia.
Mr.. Hale moved to lay the petition on
the table: Negatived. Ayes 10. Noes
80. Referred
Mr. Anterior from the committee on Fl
nance reported back TO the Senate-House
bill to supply deficiency in appropriations
for fiscal year, ending 1849.
Mr.. Berrien from the committee on the
Judiciary reported back TO the Senate the
Bill introduced by Mr.. Douglass, provid-
ing for the admission Of California into
the Union as State; accompanying said
bill Mr.. B. submitted report adverse to
the provisions Of the bill.
Mr.. Mason moved that the Report be
printed for the use Of the Senate
A protracted debate ensued which was
ended by motion to postpone which pre-
vailed. Several petitions for abolishing
slavery i'll ne District Of Columbia, were
presented and laid on the table.
The Senate proceeded to the consider
alton of the bill respecting reciprocal
trade between the United States and Can.
ada.
Mr.. Wcstcott and others spoke in favor
of the bill, and argued-its passage.
Messrs. phel ps. Downs and MetcalCe