The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1851-12-11
THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS-RIRST SESSION
SENATE.
MONDAY, DECEMBER /.

by Dir. Seward, the credentials OF the Hon
Hamilton Fish, of New York.
BY Mr.. Atchison, the credentials of Hon
Henry S. Geyer of Missouri
By Mr. Chase, the credentials of Hon. Ben.
jamin Wade, of Ohio
By Mr.. Miller, the credentials of. Hon Rob
ert f. Stockton, of New Jersey
BY MIR. Clarke, the credentials of Hon. c. T.
James, of Rhode Island.
BY Mr. Cass, the credentials of Hon. Charles
Sumner, of Massachusetts, And Messrs Fish
Wade, Sumner, James, and Geyer, appeared,
and took the oath prescribed
Mr.. Morton presented the certificate of the
Governor of Florida of the election of Hon.
Stephen r. Mallory, as a Senator from that
State for six years from 4th of March last
Also, a certified copy of the proceedings of the
Legislature of that State in the said election
the said record being claimed by Hon D. l..
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Mr. Bright moved that both papers be re-
ferrcd to select committee of five
After some discussion, Mr.. Bright withdrew
his motion, and MIR. Mallory was sworn in
after which, he renewed his notion and to
morrow at one o'clock was fixed for the appoint
ment of the committee.
Mr.. Foote introduced joint resolution direct
ing the appointment of committee of the two
Houses of Congress to wait upon Kossuth on his
arrival, communicate to him in the name of the
people Of the United States assurances of the
most profound respect and tender him in the
name of the people of the United States the
Inequalities of the Metropolis of the Union
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2.
A message was received from the House, an
nouncing the election of Speaker and Clerk
and also the appointment of committee to
wait on the President, and inform him that
Congress was ready to receive any communica-
tons he might have to make.
Mr.. Bright moved and a similar committee
was appointed on the part of the Senate Messrs
Bright and Miller composing the committee
Mr. Atchison moved, and tomorrow at
o'clock was fixed for the election of chaplain
MIR. Foote gave notice that on tomorrow he
would ask leave to introduce joint resolution
expressing the sympathy of Congress in behalf
of Smith % Brien, Meagher and other exiled
Irish patriots
The Senate then proceeded to ballot for the
select committee on the contested election Of
Senator from Florida and upon counting thu
ballots, Messrs. Bright Mason, Berrien, Davis
and Pearce, were found to be chosen
The annual message Of the President Of tn
United States was then received from tn
private Secretary of the President and wa
read.
On motion by Mr.. Pearce, 10000 extr
copies of the message and accompanying docl
ments were ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Foote then introduced his joint resolu
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and entertainment of Governor kossuth.
He gave notice of resolution declaring tho
acts of September, 1850 known as the "com
PROMISE" to be a definite settlement of all
questions growing out Of the system of domestic
slavery
And then the Senate adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3.
Hon. Mr. Stockton, of New Jersey, appeared
to-day and was sworn.
A. number of notices of bills were given
The Joint resolution Of Mr. Foote, making
arrangements for the reception and entertain
ment of Kossuth, was taken up
Mr. Foote moved to I'LL the blanks so that
the Senate committee should consist Of three
Senators and the House of five members.
Mr. Dawson opposed the resolution. Such
honors were never conferred on any one before,
save Lafayette. Kossuth was in no way iden-
tilted with this Government, or lis establish
ment, as was Lafayette. Kossuth was great
man, and all sympathized with him, but he
thought enough had been done by sending a
national vessel for him to show our respect, &c.
He had nothing against Kossuth, but he object
ed to the manner Of extending him this great
honor
Mr. Hale proposed to amend it by adding to
it that the committee assure KOssuth of the
sympathy we feel for all victims of oppression,
and that it is the earnest desire Of this Govern
ment that the day may shortly arrive when
the rights of man may be universally recognised
and respected
Mr.. Foote replied TO the objections of Mr.
Dawson. kossuth was prominently distin-
gushed for all the virtues of warrior and
statesman. Kossuth had been invited To our
shores, and it was proper that something be
done to provide for his reception. He denoun-
ced the amendment suggested by MIR, Hale rs
the result Of desire to fasten upon this resolu-
ton the peculiar notions of the base and mise
rable faction who had been laid bare by the re-
cent legislation Of Congsess.
Mr. Hale replied defending his amendment.
Mr. Foote rejoined, and said that the Sena-
tor from New Hampshire could not deny that
the purposed object Of his amendment was to
obtain an expression Of sympathy for certain
population in the Southern States.
Mr. Cass followed in support of the resolu-
ton, and in opposition to the amendment, as
improper and unjust
Mr.. Underwood addressed the Senate in OPP
position to the resolution. He was opposed to
all interference, by resolution or by act, with
the affairs of other nations.
Messrs FoOte, Cas-, and Underwood, made ex-
plantations, and then without taking the vote
the Senate adjourned
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4.
A large number Of Executive documents
were laid before the Senate, and ordered to he
printed.
Mr.. Underwood introduced joint resolution
making land warrants assignable.
Mr.. Clemens gave notice of joint resolu-
ton comforting the brevet rank OF Lieutenant
General ON Major General Scott.
Mr.. Fish gave notice ola bill for branch
mint in New York and Mr.. Gwin introduced
a bill for one in California.
Mr. Foote introduced his joint resolution Of
sympathy for the Irish exiled patriots.
Also his resolution declaring the Compr0-
mise measures definite settlement Of the sla-
very question which was made the special or
der for Monday next
MIR. Hale offered resolution inquiring
whether there had been any violations Of the
law abolishing fioggng in the navy.
Mr. Foote, in consequence Of the unexpect-
cd 0ppositi0n. and the want Of time for the
House to act on it, asked leave 10 withdraw
the Kossuth reception resolution; and the
leave was granted Mr. Seward gave notice
of . similar resolution; and then the Senate
adjourned.
MONDAY DECEMBER 3.
Mr. Bright moved the rules being suspend
cd, that the committees be appointed without