New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-12-10
xxxIId CONGRESS-. First Session
IN SENATE.


WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Dec 9, 1851.
Mr.. HousToN, Of Texas, appeared to-day
When the reading of the journal was concluded,
Mr. MILLER, Of New Jersey, presented petition
Of several petty officers and seamen of the United
States Navy, praying Congress to abolish the laws
which have been attached 10 the Naval Appropria-
tion hill RrOhlbiting them from exchanging ratlons
Of beef and pork for vegetables and fruits. He said
no personsn the public service had fewer comforts
than Jack. We had taken away his grog ratloDs,
and he has submitted TO have his logging abolished
with forbearance he submitted but now to take
away his vegetables and fruits was too bad. Refer
rcd TO the Naval Committee.
Mr. BRODHEAD, of Pa. presented petitions from
Pennsylvania against the Introduction OF foreign pau
pers and convicts
Mr.. UNDERWOOD, of KY, presented petitions from
Missouri and Virginia against the employment OF
Chaplains in the public service. Referred 10 'he
Judiciary Committee -, -, ~ A..
On motion by Mr.. DAVIS, of Mass, the Dill OF tne
iast 81 scion m aking provision for the better security
Of The lives of messengers vessels propelled In
whole or in part by steam, was referred 10 the 0o
mitee Commerce , ,,.;
fbr the increase Of the salary OF the Judge OF the
Northern District in that State
large number Of private memorials were pre-
stnted and with petltlons III NE, were 'n0
appropriate Committees.
Mr.. STocKToN, of New-Jersey, presented memo
rial of numerous citizens OF Newark, N j. settng
forth that they are well acquainted win Johu .;
Thrasber lately condemned by the au ihorities OF
Cuba. They narrate the reported circumstances OF
his unjust and unfair mock trial, and pray tnat 'he
vent an honorable American citizen from being SEM
in chains, for long imprisonment as gaiiey sia'c
He (MT : said he had great reepeet for the ahceI
monarchy of Spain, but h should DC glau II sns
were rather Summary-a little too much So III was
no Joke. Punishment followed condemhS'oh Voiy
rapidly He had not full information on th,s Suu,
iect and desired now to obtain It. lie hoped Wheh
all was known that il would not appear as oauiy as
the petition represented. He was not for ln'erven,
ton but, If the rights Of an American cilIIeh NV
H. l.l hlxn a.
make. He moved that the petition be referred 10
the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and offered the
following resolution, which was adopted;
Hselyed That the President he requested 70 Jay 70
ie the Senate Il not incompatible With the puonc n'e'
rss ali The infoI he possess, touching tne IN
Castle at Havana. in the Island Of Cuba ,....,
Mr. CAss, OF Michigan, submitted resolution,
ealing for information relative to the atacS on tne
Americ an steamer Promc,heus bya British National
vessel Laid over.
Mr. SEWARD. OF New.York, IN behalf Of his col
league Mr. FISH, introduced bill 10 estaolsh a
United states Mint in the City of New-Nork ke-
ferred 10 the Finance Committee
Mr. HALR introduced Joint resolution authorizing
NE President to ,nterpo'e ms iIesay olnseS WIN
Mr.. RuETr Of South Carolina, introduced oiu 70
indemnify South Carolina for moneys expended i,f
the United States dunng the Seminole war, o.,
Mr.. FELcH of Michigan introduced OIL Tor Ism
Canal around the Falls Of 81 Mays
Messrs WALKER OF Wisconsin, FElcH, DopGs OF
Wisconsin, and DowNs of Louisiana, introduced
construction Of Railroads
Mr. BRIoRr OF Indiana, offered resolution TO
amend Rules, so as to have the election oil the SEN
ate Officers laid over.
Mr.. BoRLAND of Arkansas, introduced bill Ter the
relief OF the widow Of Gen. Worth.
Nh. NORRIS of New. Hampshire introduced bill
TOT !he relief OF the widow of Gen. John Mcneil.
MT Dopeg introduced a bill TO improve the nav
igstion of.the Upper Mississippi and 1t was made
special order for Wednesday week. .
Mi. SalsIpS OF Illinois, moved 20 postpone MI
'au,nr KILN
Noes Is
M SEWARD moved to take up his Kossuth Reso'
Half past Oae-Mr SEWARD sand he would abstain
mis- time from discussion on the merits OF tle
resolution. II the distinguished person intended 10
Wwtcomed had foated on our shores unoidcen ana
unin'ited, then there would have been no impropri'
sg Congress not noticing his arrival: But the
Sntd States found HIM IN PRISON In Asa MINOR ana
"a prison for his cause Congress instructed the
rresldeut TO send him. through our representative,
assurances Of American sympathy and 10 tender MN
apassaee TO the United States ia national vessel
Inc me adent had obeyed those instructions, ana IN
AIS Annual Message had informed Congress thar the
attsal OF the distinguished stranger was caly ex-
Yssted and recommended that Congress would con.
susi and adopt some suitable mode OF reception ana
entertainment Of the man who had been brought
Ssfe oy their authority This alone was enough 10
ssuacf The attention OF the world. We did not stop
sa, AZ the instance OF the President, the SUD-
jst had been introduced in the Senate, and a
seoa'e had ens.ed. Under these circun stan-
ces, silence would be considered as neglect,
NC sSa neglect would be construed into indtsnity.
ane consequences would be, that We should be IN.
Avting wound on the generous heart of that trend
ahoerty, in whose bosom we had enkindled feel
.nes OF gratitude, and had raised an expectation OF
~aim and generous welcome. The effect would be
souiscourase all those friends Of liberty who look
th's conntry for sympathy in their struggles and
1cncouage their enemies IN their efforts TO sup
press their aspirations. lie unwilling to be
eheefstood as allowing the arrival OF KosSurH 10
nss onhoticed BY Congress and, to put himself and
eaes night, he had introduced the subject to Con-