The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-12-27
Congressional Record.

Dec. lS--Spafe-lhe Senate commenced bu.
siuess at half past twelve.
Mr. Underwood presented suudry petitions
praying that Congress would pay Texas land
holders in full for ands, amounting TO $4,000.
O0o, there being only SjOOOU0O IN the Treasury
tor that purpose
Mr. F6o,e introduced bill cran'in, land, to
Mississippi fer railroads in tina. state, which wa,
taken up. aud after some debate ordered to be
vnsrossed.
Mr Gwin introduced bill granting the right
OF way to aid IN the construction Of a telee yaph
line from the Mississippi River to the Pacific
Ocean.
Mr. Bright submitted Joint resolution author.
iziny contract with Mes-rs. Donaldson * Arm.
strong for printing the census returns which
was made the special order for Monday next,
Mcssrs. Wade and Douglas made explanations
III reference 10 matter, contained IN the report Of
yesterdays proceeding
The resolutions OF Mr. Foote were then taken
up.
Hgss-The House met at the usual hour
The Senate bill, establishing a Branch Mint OF
the United States in California, was referred TO
the Committee Of WAYS and Means
The Speaker laid before the House q commu.
nica'ion from the Senate, that nearly $4,000 Of
the $4,000, appropriated by Congress for the
expenses OF Amin Bey, remain uneXpeuded.
Mr.. Marshall of kentucky. introduced bill
for purchasing the outstanding stock IN the Lou
isyiile and Portland Canal, and eDlarginy 1t to
suit the wants of the Commerce Referred tn
the Committee on Roads and Canals.
Mr. Chandler offered resolution authorizing
. the Speaker to cause such alterations and ar
engagements to be made in the interior OF the
Hall, as NAV be deemed necessary for the com
/ fort and health of members. he said he occupisd
seat upon the very boundary Of civilization but
he would not mind this did not the Hyperborean
breeze. blow upon Nj, head Taughterl We
are ENGAGED saiJ hc from day Ia iay pas.ing
I laws FOR the comfort OF people. and putting mon,
ey into peoples pockets. salus poDaG u,ure,aa
i;r, which means, the law of the land is the health
and comfort Of its legislators.
The resolution WAS then aJopted
Mr.. Odds submitted A Joint resolution. which
was, on motion, taken ur aud passed authorizing
the Post Master General 10 leralize the contract
for carrying the mails between California and
Charr,s
Numerous petitions were presonted when tic
House adjourned
/ Dec lg.-Se,,atc-Mr Hunter presented III,
credentials of John J McCrca. appointed bv III,
Governor of Mississippi, to fill the vacancy occa
stoned by the resignation Of Col. Davis. until the
Legislature shall elect u successor. Mr. McCrea
appeared and was sworn
Mr. Miller gave notice Of bill making appro
priatiou, for the IMPROVEMENT of Rivers aud Har
bors
Mr. Owns resolution was adopted calling OF
the Secretary of the Navy to lay before the Sen
ate all letters received by the Department, con
corning tlogging in the Navy
The Presidents Message was referred to tn,
appropriate committees, and several unimpOrtan
bills from the House were passed
Mr.. Underwood moved to take up the bill TO
repairing the Cumberland dam--Lost.
The Compromise Resolutions Of Mr.. Foot,
wera then taken up, when Mr.. Foote resumed hi
remarks.
Howe-The House adjourned yesterday t.
Monday.