Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-16
Congress.
CONGRESS
WAsHisGToN. Jan 7th

HloNtIs from once was tntil thken up.
Mr.. Ewing defended The removal Of
Col. Weller, because of his intemperate
habits, uniting him for the duties Of
the Office, and because he was default
er in his own Stale.
HorsE - Mr.. Julien made an ineEcc-
tuai effort 10 amend the journal 50 as to
make it appear that the object in hav-
ing to suspend the rule Of yesterday was
TO refer the memorial Of the anti slavery
friends to Il committee with instructions
to report bill 10 repeal the fugitive
slave law.
Mr.. John Bell, of Ohio, elected in the
place OF Mr.. Wood, deceased. appeared,
was qualified aud took his seat.
On motion, the New Hampshire con-
tested election case was takon up, and
the House 10 now engaged in di cusslng
the same.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Sih.
SrsArr.-Mr Houston appeared and
took his seat.
A large number Of reports Of commit
tees and petitions we presented.
Mr. Berrien reported from the Judicial
ry committee bill authorizing notares
public in the District Of Columbia TO
certify oatls, atfirmations and ackDo~!-
cdgements in certain cases. The bill,
after briei debate, was passed.
Mr. Dayton moved, and the bill to
change the time for holding the U. S.
Circuit and District Courts for the
Eastern and Western Districts OF Penn
sylvania was taken up and explained
after which the bill was ordered to be
engrossed.
The bill to settle private land claims
in California is now being considered.
HoUsE.-The House met at the usual
hour.
Mr.. Baily. chairman Of the committee
Of ways and means, reported from the
said committee five of the general ap-
preparation bills.
MIR. Fitch introduced bill providing
for the location Of military bounty land
warrants, where the same have been
enormously located. Referred.
Mr.. Goodenow introduced bill grant
ing "A certain portion Of public lands to
the State Of Maine, for the purpose OF
aiding that state in the construction of
the Atlantic and ST. Lawrence railroad.
Referred to the committee on pub ic
lands.
Mr.. Stanley, Of Tennessee. introduced
IA joint resolution directing the payment
ufihc awards made by the Board OF
Commissioners appointed IN compliance
with the treaty made with Mexico.
On motion the resolution was refer
red to the committee OH ways and
means.
Mr.. Stanton, Of Kentucky, moved, as
this day was the anniversary Of the bat
tie at New Orleans that the House do
now adjourn. The ayes and nays were
called Tor; the result was yeas 81, nays
SO ; and the House accordingly adjourn
ed.
WAsHINGroN. Jan. 9.
SENATE MIR. DAVIS presented the
memorial Of number oi inventors Of
the United States, praying that the bIIl
now before the Senate 10 amend the pa
tent laws may be pos poned until next
session.
The Committee on Pensions reported
advers, y on numerous petitions Of pr
vate individuals
Mr. Hale from the same Committee.
reported the bIll renewing the pension
Of the " widow Of Lieut.. Mckay. After
debate. the bill was ordered to be en-
crossed
Mr.. Douglass called up the bill pro-
viding for the free navigation of the ST.
Lawrence and II was made the special
order for January 18th.
Mr.. Prarce in reduced II JOINT rcsoIu-
lion, r,linquishing r, TO the State Of Ma
ryland. two of the cannon captured by
the brig ,de under conlmaud Of Gen. Ri
ley nj the battle of Contrerds. Gen.
Riley desired 10 present these cannon
to hIs native State Maryland. The
Joint resolution WAS ordered to be- engros-
scd.
Several engrossed bills were then read
and passed.
On motion o! Mr. Phelps the bills to
change the place Tor holding the United
States Court ia Vermont, WAS taken up
aud IN engrossmeut ordered.
The hill tn settle private hand claims
in California was taken up. MIR Benton
continued his speech IN OPP osillon TO the
bill. He again pointed out the serious
injury to Caliiornians, and the constitu-
liondllty Of Mr.. Gwinn'S bill.
Mr.. Gwinn briefly replied and on his
motion the bill and all amendments were
referred 10 the Judiciary Committee
Mr.. Underwood moved to take up the