Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09
CON G. R E IS.

journ till Friday. Mr.. Walker moved I
strike out Friday, and put in Thursday, an
ihe amendment was agreed to.
MIR. john Davis's resolution, directing tn
conn l,tee on commerce TO inquire INTO IN
expedlency OF amending the law IN rela'iol
TO granting registers. enrolments and licen
ses to vessels, was adopted.
In the House, Mr.. Peasiee introduced I
hill for the payment of the ciauns OF New
Hamnshire for disbursements and services o
the militia during the war with Great Brit
ain. Referred.
The House went.into committee on The
cheap postage bill.
Mr.. Potter gave notice that he Intended &c
terminate the debate on Monday next
wherefore those intending to discuss the bil
had better prepare themselves.
MIR. HehaId spoke in favor Of any newsaa
pers delivered in the state where puhlishe,
and more than thirty miles from the place o
puoIcanon, one half cent postage, within
thirty miles of publication, free.
Mr.. Chandler was opposed TO any more
favor being shown to country than city pa
pers, and he intended 10 introduce an amend
ment, TO charge halt the present price toi
magazines when the postage is prepaid.
Mr.. Wentworth proposed to benefit edit.
ors when subscribers exhibit to postmasIers
evidence thar they have paid in advance.
Mr.. Fowler conlended earnestly in favor
of TWO cents uniform postage, aud the aboli-
ton of the ranking privilege. and expressed
hope that the bull would he passed to-day,
and thus wind up the hrst half of the pres
eni century.
AIR. Gus wanted immediate action. From
experience of The past delays are dangerous.
We want not reduced but a cheap posiag re
OF two cents on prepaid letters, and in five
Years money enough will be realized 10 sIis-
tain tie post Office as efficiently as il is now.
The cOmmlitee rose at two o'clock; aud
after noisy struggle as 10 whether the house
should adjourn 10 Thursday or Friday, the
latter motion prevailed.
In the Senate, on Thursday Mr.. Walker
presented a petition from ~ citizens of Pa,
praying for the repeal OF the fugitive slave
law, aud it was relerred TO the judiciary com.
mitIee.
MIR. Bradbury's resolution about removals
from office, was taken up.
Mr.. Blight defended Gen. Lane from the
charges on which II is said he was removed
He said there could be no cause gwen for
tbs removal, except his democracy.
The Bill TO ascertain aud settle private
land calms m California. was taken up.
Mr.. Benton opposed the whole system pro-
posed to ascertain those titles to private land
claims in California. Alter some .urther
remarks bet"eeu him and Mr.. Gwiun, the
subject was postponed Till tomorrow.
The House was not in session.
In The Senate on FRIDAY, the chair laid be-
fore the senate report from the war depart
ment. giving ad account of the expenses for
the army during the last fiscal year, which
was ordered 10 he printed.
The bill To ascertain aud settle private land
claims in California was taken up. The
question pending was on Mr.. Demons pro
posed substitute. Mr. Benton spoke in ex-
PLANTATION and support olhs bill until three
O'Clock. when :he senate adjourned.
la the House, Mr.. White offered a reSoiti-
tion. which was adopted, requesting the Sec
relary OF Tie Treasury 10 furnish 10 the house
all wrItIeu evidence and charges ut fraud
committed on collection Of the revenue. The
names Of the persons charged as aforesaid.
and whether they are citizens ct the Unlted
States.
The House refused 10 20 into committee
on the cheap pnstage hill. tu after consider
ing IN committee several private bills took
up and passed "a private bulls.
Several executive communications were
10.
introduced 10y Mr. & .lberi. MAX sung the extra
pay act for The army IA Oregon and Caiior.
ma. retrospective ia its effect, was referred
10 The military Commijtee.
Mt, Strong Chairman of the Committee
on E crriur>l rave no ice Thar he should cali
up the New Hampshire contested L ectlun
case on Tuesday next. Adjourned.
Tue Senate. on Saturday Was not ia ses-
sion.
In tile house, Mr.. Buel introduced a hill
rcfundiug t. Michigan the monev advanced
for transportation of volunteers during the
war with Mexico.
The house then went into committee Of
the whole, and resumed the consideration
OF the cheap postage bII. Mr.. Frather>ton
gave notice of an amendment. Mr.. Gerry
o;iposed the project OF uniform rates and
was in favor of cents for 500 miles cents
under 1000, and 10 cents Tor any distance
above. lie was also opposed To the frank
dag privilege. Mr.. Watkins spoke against
the bill aud in favor OF Thanking. Mr.. Sweet
ser followed oa the, same side and regarded
the bIli as Intended 10 increase the general
expenditures, thar The tariff, might he raised
After some observations from Mr.. Root COM
mIttee rose. Mr.. Potter thea offered a reso-
luton that the debate on postage bill should
close in two hours, and that the mouse should
then 60 into committee on it. Adopted
Mr.. Sibley introduced a hill authorizing Ore
gon aud Minnesota 10 take charge ot their
school lands. Adjourned.
The UnIo1 demonsIraIicn announced TO
come off on the 22d of February is said To
have fallen through. Messrs. Clay, Web
ster and Cass have earh privately expressed
the disnpproha'ion Of The proposed scheme
for Union party.
Efforts are being made 10 effect pos ar
rangeueut> with Cuba.
In the Senate, on Monday, Mr. Butler pre-
scented the credentials of r. Barnwel Rhett,
senator elect from South Carolina, till March
1853, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Cal
houn. Mr.. Rheit took the oath of office and
his seat.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, the bill to provide
for the ascerauing and satisfaction of claims
for sPoilailors by the French, prior to 1901 ,
was taken up. On his motion. the bill was
made the special order for Monday next.
Mr. Bradburys resolutions relating to re-
movals was taken up. Mr.. Mangum address,
ed the senate 10 show that Gen. TAYLOR owed
it TO his self respect and respect for his friends
10 remove Gen. Lane from his high post on ac-
count of his having impeached the honor, fair
ness. integrity and veracity of the president
MIR. Ewing obtained the floor, and the SEN
ate adjourned
In the House. Mr.. Robinson, from a select
committee, reported bill to insure the prompt
execution of the act passed last September,
granting bounty lands to certain officers and
soldiers engaged in the military service of the
United states. which was read twice. Mr..