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SENaTE.-A number of petitions were
presented. praying an amendment to the
patent Laws.
Mr.. Hampton presented a petition fer
the repeal Of the Fugitive Slave Law.
Five thousand copies of the report of
| the Eng ineers on the inmdation of the
| Ai--i->4ppi, were orde.aA to be printed
Mr. Pearcc reported Joint resolution
der Hamilton aiexan-
Mr.. Clay Introduced resolution inquir-
ing into the expediency OF adopting more
efiectual provisions for preventing Ameri-
can vessels and sieames from engaging
in the African slave trade Laid over
| Mr.. Seward introduced bill making
discrimination on all purchases by the
Government in favor Of American over
foreign manufactured steel
Mr.. Ewing submitted a resolution d.
recting inquiry into the power of amend
ing the act requiring the construction of a
dock on the Pacific coast. to reduce
the outlay Of the same. Laid over
The Cheap postage bill was received
from the House. and referred.
The consideration Of the French spoil.
alton bill was resumed.
Mr.. Hunter opposed the bill in speech
Of two hours.
Adjourned
HoUsE.-A resolution was adopted that
The second Tuesday of February be de
voted TO the consideration of business
relating TO the District Of Columbia
On motion Of Mr. Bokee a resolution
was ad pied ordering the construction 6f
a dry dock AT San Francisco, to be sus-
pended for the present.
Mr.. Geinnell endeavorcd to Introduce
a resolution ordering the Frgate Consti-
tuition to be placed in sea-woriny condi-
ton.
Mr.. Dues asked but did hot obtain
leave to introduce resolution instructing
the committee on Military Aflairc 10 in
quire into the expedicncv of increasing
the number of Cadets at West Point.
Mr.. McClernand asked but did not OBJ
tain leave 10 introduce a resolution call
ing for information relative to the conduct
of the British in regard TO Nicaragua.
and the disturbances in Central America.
The House then took up the bill to en-
sure the prompt execution Of the bounty
land bill. and after some debate
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 2f.
SENATE.-Mr. Sturgeon presented a
petition from merchants and others Of
Philadelphia. praying for the establish
ment of line of steamers between that
city and Rio Jenero
4 petition from the Regents Of the
Institute was presented ask
ing that $50 900. surplus of the interest
on the Smithsonian fund be added 10 the
permanent, fund in the Treasury.
Mr. Mangum offered resolution which
was adopted 10 enquire into the expeelien-
cy OF recognizing the State Depart
ment
Resolutions to amend the rules were
taken up
The first allowing motion to he with /
drawn any time before action, was adopt +
ed
The second prohibiting action on all
questions Of priority Of business, was re-
lected.
The Senate then took up the French
Spo.ia,ion bill. and Mr.. Seward Spoke in
is favor. /
Adjourned
IIousE.-Report from the Standing
Committee were presented. nothing of
general interest was submitted
The Speaker called attention 10 the fac,
hat ihere'were many bills on the table /
rom the Senate. soHfe 'aying over from
be last session. q
Mr. Bayley then made some pertinent;
emarks, relative to die condition Of the
public business.