Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-16
CONGRESS-.
TUESDAY, May :

after some little discussion appropriate
ly referred.
The proceedings Of the peace con-
vention of New Hampshire we're pre-
sensed By Mr.. Hale, and referred TO
the committee on foreign affairs.
The bill for regulating the issue Of
patents a,d providing for the pubica-
ton of the notice of applications for
renewal was taken up and read.
Mr.. Davis, of Mississippi, thought
there was law enough upon the subject,
and that much trouble and litigation
were produced.
The matter was postponed until to-
morrow.
The Senate then resumed the con-
sideration of the bill to establish
board Of accounts.
Z loUsR.-The House met at IL NJ,
and after the reading Of the Journal,
&c MIR. Buel's resolution relative TO
the navigation of the River St. Law
renee was taken up and referred to
the committee of the whole on the state
of the Union.
Tie House then went into commit
tee of the whole and took up the census.
bill and are now busy disussing some
minor points.
Mr.. Vinton's amendment, 10 con;in-
tie the act in force until it is altered or
repealed, was agreed to.
WAsHNGToN, Wednesday, May s.
SENArE.-Mr. Davis presented the reso-
lutions from the Legislature of Mississippi
and spoke at some length upon the subject.
He olso read from the proceedings OF
the convention and the address to the peo-
pie.
HoUsr.-Aiter the usual opening busi-
ness was attended to, Mr. Inge was ex-
cused from serving upon Mr.. Stanley's
committee.
The House then went into the commit
/ Tee Of the W hole on the state tf the In
ion, and resumed the consideration of the
census bill
Various amendments were considered
upon.
Bain's lire works only from Jersey City.
and consequently our despatch is curtaied
thereby
WAsHTNcroN, Thursday, May 0.
SEsATE.-No quorum was present until
ten minutes pas, ~ clock.
A number of memorials were presented,
amoug which was one by MIR. Dickinson,
from merchants Of the Atlantic cities, pray
\ ing for return of duties.
A res luton was offered TO enquire what
steps the Secretary Of State had taken in
reference to complaint of The heirs of Hos
chisco against Mr.. Bodisco.
Mr.. Walker arose TO explain. lie said
that the Secretary had treated the IN emo
rial contemporary and that the conduc. of
n MIR. Bodisco was outrageous
Mr.. Berrian said that he thought the re-
marks Of Mr.. Walker were out of place
Mr.. Shields aprro"ed Of Mr.. Walkers
remarks, and
Mr.. Foote was very severe on Mr. Boz
disco.
The resolution was, after some farther
discussion, adopted.
IIousE.-Various reports were presented
one OF which was to amend certain acts
giving territorial governments to Oregon
and MiLesota.
! Mr.. Melville was substituted in the
place of Mr lnge, IN the standing com
! uiiiee.
A debate then took place on the ques-
tion whether the clerk OF the House or the
commissioner, should attend to the repairs
OF the capitol.
WASHINGTON, Friday May TO-
H,ysE. Several bills from the Senate
were taken up, read twice and appropriate
! ly referred.
The House then went into committee Of
| the whole on the state of the Union, and
took up he private calendar, and resumed
the discussion of the bill for the relief Of
! Messrs Nicul and Clynch of New York
The ayes and nays are now being called
upon It's passage.
WAsHiSGroN. May l3.
SrNsTr.-The Senate chamber is crowd.
cd TO day in expectation of hearing Mr..
Clay speak.
A petition was presented from citizens of
The District tf Columbia, praying for re-
organization Of the Judiciary system.
Various reports were received and dis
! posed Of.
A communication was received from the
War Department in reference to the North
Western Lakes.
The census bill with amendments Was
made the order oI the day for TO morrow.
Mr. Fooie moved that the ladies' be ad-
mlited to the floor of The Senate chamber.