The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-27

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SECOND SESSION.
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In NATE
WEDNESDAY, Feb. &c, 1851.
Mr.. SEWARD presented several petitions for
the repeal Of the Fugitive slave law, which were
laid upon the table. A few petitions upon other
subjects were also presented.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Mr.. SEWARD offered resolution in reference
to detailing steam propeller from the navy 10 the
relief Of Sir John Franklin, and the aid Of the
sailing vessels engaged in the search for the lost
navigator, which lies over one day.
A resolution was adopted calling for informu-
ton Of the President in reference to tie alleged
seizure of a citizen of New Mexico, and his trans
portation to Old Mexico, to be subjected 10 peon
| slavery.
Mr.. HALE offered resolution 'caIlng upon
the Secretary Of State for further information in
relation to the contract Of Mr.. Marks for the pay
ment Of the Mexican indemnity; which lies over
! The civil ard diplomatic appropriation bill
! from the House was referred to the Committee
on Finance.
Mr.. BADGER submitted joint resolution
providing for the payment of 1000 dollars TO Col.
Weigbiman, who came to Washington from San
IA Fe senator elect from the State of New
Mexicn, since superseded by territorial govern
mcni. E
The Senate joint resolution auth orizing the
Secretary Of the Navy TO despatch naval vessel
| TO the Mediterranean TO bring Kossutb, the cham
pion of Hungary, and his companions in exile. to
the Uniied States, wan read third time and
passed.
The House bill further extending the pensions
Of widows Of Revolutionary soldiers, was read a
third time ard passed.
| CHEAP posrAcEs.
The bill 10 reduce the rites Of postage, as
amcrded by the Senate, on the bnsIs OF the three
and FIVE cent rate for half ounce letters, was taken
up on its passage.
| Mr.. BORLAND submit ed of length the grounds
Of bis opposition to the bill, principal objection
being directive against the reduction Of mail facili-
ties in the new S,nies under this reduced scale OF
hostages.
The bin was read third time and passed. yeas
80, nays U.s.
| MILITARY ASYLUM
On motion Of JEFFERSON DAVIS, the Sen.
ate took up bill IN found military asylum for
the relief and support of invalid and disabled sol
diers Of the United States army.
The bill provides board OF commissioners from
the army to govern the proposed asylum. in which
disabled and superannuated soldiers are TO be sub
sisted and provided. The funds for this object
are to be collected, e118,79l levied by our com
mander-in-ch .ef in Mexico for the use Of the army
but which 10 now IN the treasury, all stoppnges
or fines Of courts martial ell forfetures from de-
SETON &C., two thirds of the balance of the hos
| pa fund on hand, all moneys ofdeoeased soldiers
unclaimed FIR the period Of three years, and also
The voluntary continuation Of rs cents per month
! esch from the rank and file of The army. These
are TO oonstItuts the fund for the support Of the
institution. The commissioners and Pre- ident ia
4 locate the buildings, &c.
! The bill, after debate between Messrs. JErvrR.
! son DAVIS, and UnnsR woop and others, was read
a third ums and psssed--yeis 40, nays 5.
| rosr.ovFtcE APPROPRIATIONS.
The House bill, making the annexed appropria-
sious i1v the support Of The Poet Once Depart