New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-05-03

Mr.. RUsK reported back the House bill for the re
lief of Mr.. Brown and Mr. Tarbox, which was con
sidere1 and passed.
Mr.. BUTLER reported the bill TO provide for hold
ing Courts Of the United States in cases OF sick
ness, or other dis abity OF any District Judge. Mr.
Butler asked that the bill be considered now it
wa imlortant Judge Belts, of New York, per-
formed 4 vast amount Of business. sufficient to
break down any mans health. The bill provided
that, in case any District Judge be sick or unable
to attend to hold his Court that the Circuit Judge,
or in case no Circuit Judge be in said District that
the President shall detail some other District Judge
to perform the duty Of the sick Judge. The bill
was amended, by striking out President Of the
United States, and inserting Chief Justice and was
then passed.
Mr. DAwsoSs resolution, calling for information
as to the progress made in running the boundary
line under the Treaty Of Guadalupe Hidslgo was
adopted.
The resolution for the settlement of accounts
with the heirs and representatives OF Col PIERoE
NJ. BUTLER, late Indian agent. was taken up and
passed.
The billior the relief Of GAMABLE TAYLOR passed
be absent for some time after Monday next.
The act for the relief Of Captain GEORGE f. &c
CLELLAN passed.
The bin granting right OF way, and quantity OF
land 10 the State OF Illinois to construct the Central
Railroad, was resumed. ~
Mr.. WHlTcoMB had serious objections TO the Bill,
in its present shape bat was anxious to vote ort
he was opposed TO intenal Improvements oy Tue
General Government, by grants OF Public Lands 10
S,a,as FIR sugh uurDOses IL would destroy all
hopes oil grants to actual settlers
On Mr.. DAYToN's motion to recommt the bill
with instructions. to report bill the same as pro
posed by the act of SAL commonly known rs the
act TO distribute the proceeds OF the public lands
among the several States-Lost-fe cas- TO- Nays,
%.
The question was taken on Mr.. BELLS instruc-
tons and lost, without a count.
Mr. WRIrCoMB moved TO amend by reserving
from the grant any land appropriated by the Gov
eminent IN former grants. Adopted
MIR DAVIS of Miss moved to ameld by contn-
ing the location to fifteen miles from the Road
Adopted. i
Mr.. DAwsoS opposed the general principles OF
such grants as unjust TO other Safes, and particu
lary 10 the Old Thirteen. He considered that Sc
majors were deceiying themselves. in supposing
that the grant of land fifteen miles from the road
enhanced the value of the remaining land IN that
neighbOrhOod
Mr.. JEFFERSON DAVIS replied, denying that he
was practising any decep,ion-he had proposed
the amendment, snd the Senator must not say that
he was practising deception lie had never ptac
tsed deception.
Mr.. Dawson disclaimed any intention TO reflect
uocn the Senator or his motives He had opposed
the principle OF the measure.
Mes,rs DAVIS and king then supported the gen
era object OF the bill.
Mr. BUTLER said that he was opposed to every
thing of the kind the old States were now IN a pc
ston similar to that of Leri, they had divided their
estate with their children and were now to be turn
ed out OF doors. He was surprised al Mr.. Kings
construction Of the powers OF Congress. He thought
this matter of construction depended upon patriot
ism-that is, love for the soll,-this road went
through Alabama. Laughter.
Mr. FoCTE called to order. The Senator alluded
10 the motives Of the gentleman, and said he was
actusted by patriotism. Laughter
The bill was then read third time, and passed
The Senate then went into Executive session,
and shortly after adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ByBain'. EleerO- Chsmfedl Telegraph.
Mr.. STANTON, of Tennessee, from the Committee
on Naval Affairs, reported a joint resolution that
hereafter the meridian at the Obsery atory at
Washington shall be adopted for astronomical and
geographical purposes, and that part OF the compu'
tation OF the nautical almanac, exclusively for the
use of navig ators nall be adapted TO the meridian
ut Greenwich He said that many memorials had
been sent to Congress against a change OF the me-
ridian ard tie resolution which he had reported
was compromise.
Mr.. McLAxE asked whether it would alter the
American charts J
Mr. STANTON said not the least, as they are al
adapted 10 American meridian and English mer
dian.
Mr. McLASE remarked, that there was doubt
the Resolution contemplated an entire revolution
A, many objections had been made by those en-
gagged in shipping interests, be thought that ample
time should be given for examination.
Mr. CHASDLER said it was desirable a change
should be made but not so extensively as was first
proposed ,,ov..ox ., Mis-. rsm,,.ea t,,, ,bs
change of meridiSn should not be made now. Ii
would be for all time AMI therefore they should not
act hastily.
The Resolution was referred to the Committee Of
the Whole on the State OF the Union.
Mr. STANTON also reported e bill authorizing the
President to incorporate the officers OF the ate Tex
as Navy into the Navy Of the United States.
Mr. WHITE from the same Committee, reported
oiut Resolution for the relief OF the mariners DO
have been detained on foreign stations after the
piration Of their OF enlistment Both the above
Resolutions were referred TO the Committee OF the
! Whole on the state Of the Union.
Mr. BuEL, Locol O. Mich. from the Committee
| Of Foreign Affairs, reported az follows;
RssoreG By he Senate and House Of Representatives
,hai tie free nsv alton o, the 81 Lawrence ver for
msrcal purposes demands Tire attention OF the
American Government and hat = highly desirable hat
It be secured TO American commerce Al an early day.
Mr. BUEL said Il was desirable the subjec,
should receive an early consideration. be moved
that the Resolution be made the special order O.
the day for the fourth Tuesday in June. This was
objected TO- and he moved il be referred TO the
Committee ofthe Whole on TIE State Of the Union
Mr.. McLAsE Loco Of Nd. said that the Reel
procity bill had been referred to the Committee on
Commerce, to sssimilate il with the bill pending in
| thu Senate In obedience 10 the instructions The