The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-24
THIRTY-FIRsT coNGB Ess.
SECOND SESSION.
i N 8 T. N TIE
MONDAY, Dee. %, 1850.
Mr.. DAWSON appeared in his seat to-day.
ruF rApIrp

Mr.. DAWSON appeared In his seat TODAY
THE TARIFF.
Mr.. CLAY presented petition from citizens Of
Pennsylvania praying for a modification of the
tariff. Mr.. CLAY, from the present apparent
calmness on the surface of public affairs, which
he hoped was real calmness, thought il proper
time TO take up the subject ofthe tariff, in spirit
OF calm deberation and liberaIity of feeling. II
could hardly be desired to make any great dis
turbance of the tariff of 1885, nor to restore any
great extent the duties of the act Of 1912 but he
thought it was expedient to &c! upon such amend
ments as would prevent frauds in the revenue, and
at the same time eslarge the benefits ofan incden
tai protection to home industry. There was no
longer any doubt that the fires are extinguished
in our furnaces, there could no longer be any
doubt that the spindles in our factories were stop
ped. He hoped the Senate would be disposed to
take up the subject, at least with view to the
wants of the treasury, and consider it in the iber-
al spirit Of harmony and nationality. The petit
ton was referred to the Committee on Finance.
LOUISVILLE OHIO RIVER CANAL.
Mr.. BENTON, pursuant TO notice, introduced
| bill to remit the tolls the government stock
in the Portland and Louisville ship canal, (bv
which the falls of the Ohio are surmounted,) and
to provide for the purchase OF the remaining stock
with the view ofmaking said canal free Mr..
BENTON explained at some length the object of
the bill and the history and importance OF this ca
nal to the navigation Of the Ohio.
Mr.. JEFFERSON DAVIS replied, chiefly to
some incidental remarks OF Mr. BENTON upon the
Coast Survey. The bill was referred TO the Com
mitee on Roads and Canals.
REMOVALS FROM OFFICE.
The resolution of MIR. BRADBURY on the
pending amendments, proposing certain inquiries
of the President, in relation to the removals from
Office under the administration Of General Taylor.
coming up az unfinished business, on motion, it
was postponed to Monday next
CALIFORNIA LAND CLAIMS.
A bill providing for the appointment OF board
Of commissioners, to ascertain and settle the titles
and claims to land in the State Of Califor:ia was
taken up.
Mr.. GWIN submitted substitute for the ORR
ginal bill, which was accepted by the Senate, and
ordered to be printed.
And the Senate went into Executive session,
and after short time spent therein, adjourned
over to Thursday
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MONDAY, Dec. %, 1850.
Mr.. RAYMOND, by unanimous consent, in
troduced bill granting to Virginia certain pub
lie lands to aid in the construction of rail roads
therein. Referred to the Committee on Public
Lands.
Mr.. A. G. BROWN asked unanimous consent
to introduce bill granting to Louisiana and Mis-
sss Ppi II right of way and public lands in aid Of
the construction Of a rail road from jacksonville
in Louisiana, to Jackson IN Mississippi. Object
ed to.
Mr.. A. G. BROWN then moved suspension
If the rules for the above purpose The motion
did not prevail.
MIR. RICHARDSON sent to the clerks table a
copy Of the New York Tribune and asked the
reading of the letter Of Washington correspond
ent Of that paper. The letter was read at the
clerks table. 1t charged Mr.. r. with suppress
81 e letter Of Mr.. Ewing to the committee ofin-
vestigation Of the last session and that 1t did not
appear in the printed report of the proceedings OF
that committee.
Mr.. RICHARDSON denounced the statement
Ms an unmtigated falsehood. If any Of the pa
pers did not appear in the report, the fault was
not with him. All were handed in to the clerk.
Besides the resolution authorizing the printing
provided only for the printing Of the report.
Mr.. r. thong ht there was peculiar fitness in
the selection Of the Tribune the vehicle Of these
ISLANDERS. The editor of that paper rested under
charge OF faIsehood fastened upon him on this
floor. The editor and correspondent We're worthy
Of each other; fellow feeling makes them Won
drous kind.
Mr. STRONG moved to proceed to the
side alton Of the bill providing the mode Of OBJ
tanning evhJace in cases of contested elections.
Mr.. STRONG proceeded at considerable length
to eX plain the provisions Of the bill he stated
that it, in several respects, was similar to 'fae act
Of 1893, which had expired by It's own limitation.
lie then set forth the advantages that would arise
by having at hand, at the commencement or SEES
1ion, all the evidence IN contested election II
would ensure speedy action, and save the lrea-
sury from the expense hitherto experienced by al
lowing the close Of the session pay and mileage
TO con testants.
Mr.. SCHENCK moved to refer the bill to the
Committee of the Whole on the state of the
Union. After some discussion by Messrs .ScuENcK
and McGAUGHEY, the motion was put and mega
lived.
MIR. G.. w. JONES moved to amend by striking
on, lhnt par, of the bill making it the duty Of the
contestant to notify within thirty days Of his IN
teniion to contest the ght to n seat. After de-
bate by Messrs. JONES and STRONG, the question
was put and the amendment rejected.
Mr.. HALL, Of Missouri, submitted the fol-
lowing amendment " Provided, that if from any
cause not within the control Of the contestant, SAID
notice cannot be given, then said notice shall be
given within thirty days after said disability shall
After dcbate between Messrs. HUNTER and
Mr.. PUTNAM proposed an amendment to the
amendment 1t provided that in case OF the abb
scncc Of the member whose reat was contested.
notice shall be served by leaving the same at his
place Of residence.
Amer discussion by Messrs. McMuLLEN, Nc
GAuGIiLY, PUTNAM, aud ScHENCK, the last named
gentleman moved reference Of the bill and amend
ments TO the Committee of the Whole on the state
Of the Union. Negatved.
MIR. NELSON 5 amendment was then adopted.
The amendment to the amendment was then
negatived.
The bill was read third time, and under the
operation Of the previous question, was passed.
Mr.. MCDOWELL moved that when the House
adourns, it adjourn to meet on Thursday. Car
RED
Mr.. STANLEY moved a suspension Of the
rules to introduce resolution allowing the Hall
t, Mr. Whitney for explanation Of his project Of
a railroad to the Pacific. The motion did not pre-
val.
Mr.. THOMPSON, of Mississippi, introduced
the resolutions OF the Legislature Of the State of
Mississippi, condemning the course OF General
FoorE, and approving that OF her other represent"
atives in Congress.
Mr.. CALDWELL moved suspension Of the
rules for the introduction Of joint resolution au-
,horizng the transfer and sale of bounty land war
rants to be issued under the act OF 1851
Pending this question, Mr.. JOHNSON, OF Arkan-
sas, moved an adjournment. Carried.
THROUGH LINE TO CALIFORNIA.
FOR CH.lGRES, DIRECT, ria H.fV.4.NA.
,u,IE United States Mail Steamship Company