Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-12-25
Congress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l6.


SENArE.--Mr. Jones. of Iowa, presen-
ted n series OF r, solutions pnssed by The
Legislature OF that stale in favor OF sus-
tanning The compromise measures OF the
last session, and spoke briefly on the
subject.
They were ordered to be printed.
The chair presented n communication
from the Secretary of State, relative TO
compensation of agents to the Sublime
Porte, which was also ordered printed.
HousE-The Speaker announced the
committee on rules AS follows: James,
of Tennessee, Stephens, Of Georgia,
Chandler. Robinson. Stanly, Seymour,
King, Olds, and Wallace.
Mir. Stanton was excused from serving
on The committee on revolutionary
claims.
Mr.. florence gave notice oil his desire
10 introduce resolution respecting the
discharge Of certain workmen engaged
upon building the extension to the capi-
tol The House objected.
The unfinished business Of yesterday
was then resumed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
SENATE.-The chair submitted four
messages from President Fillmore, the
first transmitting an answer of the Sec
retary Of State and documents, relative
TO the trial and sentence Of Mr.. Thrash
er.
Second, m answer relative to the
firing into the Promeiheus, embracing
extracts from communications received
from our consul at Nicaragua. A copy
of The sad dispatch has been sent TO Mr..
Lawrence, American Minister at Lon
don. Instructions have also been sent
to Commodore Parker, and the Presi.
dent announces that he will soon trans
nit to the Senate all correspondence
concerning the outrage.
Third-An answer in reference TO the
9Th of March last.
Fourth-An answer to the resolution
of tie 9Th inst, calling for the correspon-
dence Of Mr.. Miles, late charge TO Sar-
Jinia. on the subject of ship canal to
unite the waters Of the Atlantic and
Pacific.
The communication transmits dis
patch from Mr.. Niles on the subject as
also dispatches from the Secretary of
State.
The several communications were
laid on the table and ordered TO be
printed.
A communication was received from
the Secretary of War, giving a state
men, o. the expenditures ol the depart
ment.
Also, another from the same, giving
an answer respecting the duties OF topo-
graphical engineers.
Mr.. Broadhead presented petition
and resolution relative to hogging in the
navy.
MIR. Stockton of New Jersey, spoke
warmly against it,
On motion OF Mr.. Seward, tie petition
and resolution were laid iron lie table.
Mr.. Hunter introduced bill. in favor
of allowing per ceniage on miscellane-
Gus monies received on deposit.
Mr.. Walker gave notice Of his inten-
ton to introduce a joi.'t res' luton as to
the expediency Of Il declaration to for
eign Governments, that The United
States hold il TO he the right Of every
nation 10 dispose Of It's own atiaits, With
out foreign intervention.
Also, requesting the President 10
negotiate similar declaration by all
other Governments.
HoUsr.-Mr. Garter asked the consent
Of the House to intro, ucc q resolution
for the appointment Of \ committee Of
five TO wait on kossuth. on his arrival at
Washington, and introduce him TO the
House.
Mr. Jones Of Tennessee objected.
Mr.. Walshs motion Of yesterday, TO
90 into committee OF the whole on the
resolution authorizing tile architect Of
the Capitol TO continue in tmployment
the mechanics and aborcrs on the wings
was negativcd.
The various committees were then
called on for petitions.
WAsHINGroN, Dee. 10.
SESATE.-Mr. Hunter presented he
credentials Of the Senator from Missis-
s'ppi, who was sworn and took his seat.
Mr.. Miller notified the Senate Of his
intention to introduce resolution for
the Improvement ofcertain harbors and
rivers.
Mf. Borand reported favorabIy upon
the resolution Tor printing iiity-five hun
dred copies Of the report upon iron in
he Lake Superior region.
The resolution was adopted.
lie also reported IN favor OF the resO-
luton that the committee Oh printing
employ clerk.
Mr. Gwn. of California introduced n
resolution calling for the laws and other
information in regard to nogglng in the
navy. Adopted
Mr.. M hlory Of Florida offered rcso-
luton calling lor The proc, ciings Of n
certain bomd oi examiners OF the army
in Florida. Adopted.
A number Of motions under the Pres-
! dents annual mpssupe we're then called