New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-05-10
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE NEW.yORK TRIBUNs
xxxI.t CONGREss-Fir.. Session.

AXXIst CONGKESS-F1rst Ses9ieB.
| SENATE. .WAsHISGToS, Thursday May
Mr.. SMITH submitted a resolution Of inquiry into
the expediency Of providing that the alloy in gold
coins be Of silver only or of copper and silver in the
proportion in which it is found in California gold.
He also advocated the expediency Of establishing
mint in California, or dep6ts for the purchase OF
bullion Adopted.
Mr. WALKERS resolution directing the Secretary
Of State to make report to the Senate, in relation
to correspondence bad with the heirs Of Gen. Kos
ciusko, was taken up for consideration.
Mr.. BERRIES opposed the resolution because it
related to a matter between the Minister Of for.
egn country and the Executive of the United
States.
Some debate ensued upon the old Kosciosko
case in the course of which, Mr.. Walker accused
Mr.. Bodisco of improper interference with the suit
of Kosciuskos heirs to recover his estate, and Of
having been prompted in such interference BY the
Emperor of Russia, who took this method of visit
ing his displeasure upon the head OF rebel sub
iect This interference had been complained Of to
the Secretary OF State, who had paid 10 attention
to the appeal thus made by nsturalized citizen
OF the United States, as attorney for the heirs.
Mr.. FoOrE said he had acquainted himself with
the facts of the case, and found theS the individual
appearing complainant in this case had written
a most insulting letter to the Attorney General,
which was replied to in a spirited and Just tone of
rebuke by that officer. He considered, however
that these heirs had rights and interests which
ought not to be neglected, and expressed the hope
that the resolution would be adopted.
The question being taken, the Resolution was
agreed to.
Mr.. YULEE called up his resolution asking for all
respondence between the Department and Gems.
Perser +. Smith and Riley, In relation to Cslitor-
MIA affairs, with reference TO the Constitutional
Convention of California, a copy of the Journal Of
said Convention, the ordinances passed, and Mr..
Y. alluded 10 the recent movements in favor OF an
independent Government in California, duplicating
the Executive in failure TO fulfill the duty Of hold
ing our Pacific possessions ia trust for the country,
and subject 10 the ultimate action of Congress.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. FooTE read letter and presented certain
documents relating to movements in the Southern
portion OF California, in favor of the organizat OF
a Territorial Government. Also, letter from the
President Of the Senate of California, stating that
the old Caifornians had held meetings in favor OF
the same course.
Mr. TURsEY objected to the reception Of the pa
pers, and they were not received.
The Census Bill was received from the House,
with amendments, and referred TO the select Com
mtee on the Census
On motion by Mr.. CLAY, the bill reported yester
day, admitting the State OF California into the
Union and establishing Territorial Government for
Utah and NewMexico, and making proposals to
Texas Tor the establishment OF her western and
northern boundaries, was taken up, read the
ond time and made the special order for Monday
next
The Senate then renewed the consideration OF
the bill to establish Board OF Accounts. After
debate and action upon various amendments, OF no
general interest, the bill was reported to the Senate
and ordered to third reading.
Mr.. HoUsTes opposed the bill, which was then
passed-yeas SO, nay 8.
The Senate then went into Executive Session,
and soon after adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
By Bafn's Electro Chemical TeIsgvapM
Mr.. NEVILLE was appointed one Of Mr.. STAN
LY's Investigating Committee, in place of Mr.
Inge.
Mr.. RICHARDSON, from the Committee on Terri.
tories, reported bill to amend the acts establish
ing the Territorial Governments Of Oregon and
Minnesota, and that the 2sth inst be assigned for
its consideration.
Mr. KING (Whig1 of Mass. from the Committee
of Accounts, reported resolution that the Clerk
OF toe House shall not cause any alterations addi
tons or repairs to the ball OF the House, Offices or
Commlttee-rooms OF the same, or the furnishing
Commissioner OF Public Buildings
A debate ensued, in which Mr.. McLASg Loco of
Nd. said this was simply question as to whether
the Clerk or the Commissioner should have the Civ
ing out OF Jobs, and was beneath the consideration
Of the House.
The resolution was finally amended so that "no
expenditure shall hereafter be made for the purpose
OF furnishing or reftting the House, OF the Commit
tee-rooms thereof, except by resolution specifying
the object and amount Of the appropriation, and in
this form it was passed.
Mr.. King, from the Committee of Accounts, also
reported Resolution defraying expenses OF the
funeral Of Mr.. Campbell, late Clerk OF the House,
and conveying his remains TO Tennessee.
The House next proceeded to the consideranon
oil the olll continuing in force the act sutnoh@"t
the port OF Baltimore 10 levy tunnsge duties
Nj. PUTNAM (WhigD of n. Y. said u gave IN
muDliy TO Baltimore enjoyed by no otner pr -
was tor a special interest and ouent noe W PSF
Mr.. TUCK Free Soil OF n. ]. rena ..
that baltimore enjoyed the privilege iof sixty
wears o axing every vessel entering that port TWO
cents on every tun IL tax on Lea !" 40
bic. so was this. ~, .raS al ou.
-. H. hill was in accordance with the
C'.;,;on Money was collected for the privilege
~ a,anns;ng hssin improved BY the State and
City. ,,,., n oL;. 100000 Oh. tn
nd without disposing OF II, the House went INTO
Committee Of the Whole on the State OF the Union
Mr.. BAYLY Loco of Va moved to take up the
fEIsEE EIGHTH PAGE Al