The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-06
IN SENATE.
WEnNEspAY.S Sci

WEDNESDAY, Sept. S, 1851.
Dir. H. DODGE presented the joint resolu-
tons Of the Legislature of Wisconsin, in relation
to the Hon. ISAAC P. WALKER, Il senator from
that State. The resolutions rescnd the resolu-
| ton of censure against Mr.. WALKER, passed
3lst March, l849, instructing him to resign bis
seat in the Senate. The expunging resolution
were read
Mr.. WALKER explained the history of thi.
matter. His amendment to the civil and diplo
matic bill in March, l849, providing a temporary
government for California, without providing
the Wilmot Proviso, was the occa4ion Of the re.
solutions of censure, which were now almost
unanimously rcscinded upon the sober second
| thought of the legislature. Though but an act
Of justice to himself Mr.. WALKER returned his
sincere thanks for it. Resolutions hid on the
table.
Among the numerous petitions presented on
various subjects, Messrs. CHASE and HALE pre-
scented several for the repeal Of the Fugitive
slave law.
Mr. FOOTE, from the Committee Of Foreign
Relations to which had been referred various
petitions from peace socities in different parts of
the country, praying that hereafter, all wars be
dispensed with, and that national disputes be
settled by congress of nations or BY arbitra-
ton, that the committee Ind had the subject
under consideration, and had directed him to re
port preamble and resolution n, recommending
as proper and desirable for the Government Of
the United States, whenever practicable, to se
cure in its treaties with other nations, a provi-
sion for the reference TO the decision of um
pires, all future misunderstanding that cannot
be satisfactorily adjusted by amicabIe negotia
tons IN the first instance, before resort to war
shall be had.
Mr. FOOTE hoped the resolution would now
be considered. but objection being made, the
subject was deferred for future consideration.
MAIL STEAMERS. atiH
Mr. HAML'N reported bill authorizing the
Post Master General to contract with Ezekiel
lincoln, OF Philadelphia, and Others Of that city
and New Orleans, for The transportation Of the
mails between the United States and Rio Ja-
| metro, in the Empire Of Brazil, by monthly
lins Of mail steamers.
MR. wIHTHRor's CASE
Mr. BUTLER, from the Committee on the
Judiciary, reported in reference to the seat in the
Senate now occupied by Mr.. WINTHROP, that he
is entitled to hold the same till his successor
presents himself, or has accepted an election, and
official notice OF such election is given to the
Senate.
Mr.. BRIGHT gave notice of bill to carry
out the Fugitive slave law.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON AND JOHN ADAMS.
Mr. PEAkCE having reported resolution
providing for the distribution Of the works Of
the late Alexander Hamilton TO Congress, and
among the several States Of the Union, Be,
On melton Of Mr.. HALE, an amendment WINS
adopted providing a similar distribution of the
Life Of John Adams Resolution agreed to.
wAREHoUsING.
Nj. HUNTER introduced a bill amcndatory
Of the acts regulating the imports and ware.
housing Of foreign merchandise, and for other
purposes Referred to the Committee Of FL
nance
CALIFORNIA LASDTITLEs
On motion of Mr.. GlVIN, the Senate re-
sumed the bill prov ng for the ascertain ent and
settlement of California land claims and land
titles; several more amendments were proposed,
debated and adopted, and the bill was then or
dered for a third reading
BOUNTY LANDS.
On motion Of Mr.. UNDERWOOD, the House
resolution was taken up providing for the as
signment of the warrants for bounty lands,
under the net Of the last session Of Congress.
Mr.. JONES offered mn amendment provid-
ing fees TO registers and receivers Of the public
lands in respect to assignments of land warrants.
A heightened discussion ensued between
Messrs UspERwooD, JONES and BELL of Ten
ncssee Mt the end Of which, ttae
On motion of Mr.. BUTLER, the bill was
laid aside for the day
And the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY,, Feb. S, 1851.
MIR. JACKSON. Of Georgia, said that he was
desirous of submitting motion uDon subject Of