American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-17
CONGRESS To-day.


Congress To-day.
SENATE Tho CHAIR laid before the Senate
n communication from the President, in reply to
the resolution of the Senate calling for informa-
ton in relation to the Imprisonment Of John 5.
Thrasher by the authorities of Cuba. He COM
municates all in possession of the departments.
Also, a message from the President, declin-
ing, for reasons OF public interest, to communi-
cate, at this time copies of the instructions
speeding the firing into the American steam
vessel Prometheus by British vessel.
Also, the estimates Of the Secretary of War,
Mr.. BRoDHGAp presented the memorial Of
citizens Of Philadelphia praying the rcstora-
ton of fogging in the navy.
On motion by Mr.. STOCKTON, the petition
was laid on the table until Tuesday next, when
he will call itup, for speech against the prayer
of the petitioners.
Mr. UNDERWOOD presented q memorial from
certain persons in Washington asking for con
tract to supply Washington and Georgetown
with water from the Potomac river.
Nh. WALKER introduced a resolution declar-
ing that the true policy of the United States is
to interpose its authority to prevent any inter
vention by any power or alliance with the do
nestle struggles Of any nation. Laid over.
Mr.. BoRLAND called up the bill granting
pension to Mrs. Margaret Worth, widow of
Gen. Worth, and after some debate the bill was
passed, yeas 3S, nays 5.
Mr.. FooTE's resolution, declaring the Com
promise defnitive settlement of the question
of slavery, was taken up.
Mr.. MASON explained his position on the
Fugitive Slave bill during the action of the
Senate on the Compromise bills.
HOUSE OF REPREsEHTATIyEs.-Mr CARTIER
asked, but did not receive, unanimous consent
to introduce resolution providing for the APP
pontment of committee of FIVE, by the Chair,
to wait upon Louis Kossuth, on his arrival at
the capital, and introduce him to the House Of
Representatives.
The States were called for petitions.
Mr.. WEIGHTMAN asked, but did not receive,
consent to introduce q resolution providing that
the Clerk shall cause the Presidents message
and the reports of the departments to be trans
lated into Spanish, and that five thousand copies
A resolution to furnish members with news
papers to the amount of four daily papers per
annum was passed
Mr.. Tuck introduced bill for the ascertain
ment and satisfaction Of claims on account Of
French spoliations committed prior to July,
1901; which was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
Mr. i,tr
proposing to give to each of the Hungarians
brought hithcr by the United States Govern
ment, one hundred and sixty acres of land.
Debate arising, the resolution lies over.
Mr.. HEBARD introduced resolution--that
whereas Kossuth in speech delivered in New
York is reported to have said that the resolu-
ton passed by Congress has political mean
ing, therefore resolved that the resolution
passed by tho House was not intended to have
q political meaning, nor did it pledge the Gov
eminent to any action, but was merely de-
signed by the House to express sympathy for
the cause in which he is engaged
The resolution being objected to, goes over.
Mr.. RIDDLE offered resolution authorizing
the architect Of the Capitol to continue in SER
vice, until an appropriation shall be made, such
mechanics and lRborers as in his opinion may
be demanded by the interests Of the Govern
ment.
The resolution was laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr.. BOWIE, it was resolved that
the Committee for the District of Columbia be
instructed to inquire iuto the eIpedency and
practicability Of preventing the circulation Of
notes Of a smaller denomination than FIVE dol
lars in the District of Columbia.
Mr.. CLIsGMAs offered a resolution, proposing
to alter the 18th rule so as to exclude Louis
Kossuth from the privilege of the floor, and
that the Speaker be requested to communicate
the same to Louis Kossuth.
The resolution lies over.
large number Of other resolutions we're in
troduced and disposed Of; and the House adj
journed