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

SENATE -WAsHINGrON, Dec IL, 1851.
The Senate commenced business at ~
o'clock
Mr.. BRADBURY appeared.
Mr.. MILLER gave notice Of bill granting further
Nj fTs II pSesenisd peuuon from George Tai.
colt, late OF the United states Army asking a re-
view by Congress OF the proceedings Of the Court
Martial, by whose sentence he was dismissed from
the service. Laid on the table
The CHAIR laid before the Senate q cOmmunlca-
ton from Aaron ii. Dalmer, gin ing description of
his unpublished work on the Commerce with Japan.
Mler debate, referred to the Commute on Commerce.
MIR. DODGE, Of Wis, introduced BILL granting
land 10 that state for building Railroad.
Mr.. IsH, of n y. introduced OIL 10 establish
Mint III New-YoIk City. He also submitted a reso-
luton, requesting the Secretary OF War to commr-
ncate COPY OF the proceedings OF Court Martial
IN the case OF Col. TalcOit.
Mr.. HALE was opposed 10 The ieso,uiion Various
attempts had been made to have the proceedings OF
Courts Martial in the cases Of private soldiers and
sailors reviewed, but in vain. The Senate refused
TO call for the proceedings Of the Court Martial IN
the case of the sailors put 10 death on board the
Somers and also in the case OF the Court MlItill
on the private sailors tined at Portsmouth when
they were sentenced TO receive unheard-of punish
ments. But, as officers are tried the pro-
ceedings are instantly called for. lie wanted pri-
Yates and officers TO stand on the same footing. Res
olution adopted
Mr. WALKBR, OF Wis, introduced bill granting
lands 10 that State for certain improvements.
Mr.. DAVIS, OF Mass, offered resolution, directing
an inquiry by the Committee on Commerce into the
necessity Of further provision 10 prevent the viola
ton OF the law regulating the number of passengers
in vessels arriving in the United States.
Mr.. PEARCE, Of Nd. introduced a bill amending
the act foT the settlement of accounts OF officers ni
others Who have collected moneys by contribution,
and otherwise IN Mexico
Several private bills We're introduced.
M. Hale moved that when the senate adjourn, II
be to Moncay Iosl-Ayes, 10 Noes. l..
The Senate then took up the resolution adding an
additional rule providing that the SergeantatArns,
DoorAeeper and Assistant Door keepers shall be
nayf NJ - a M
ss'ond Monday OF the first session VI each succeed
ing Congress
Mr.. BERREN, of Ga. opposed the adoption Of any
Rule the tendency OF which would be to deprive the
Senate OF any OF its present experienced officers.
MI. BRIGHT, OF Ind, SAID the resolution embraced
principle which he desired to see carried out In
GERS for HE
Mr.. SHIELDS, OF III, could no. support the resolu-
ton, as ne did not think the time an auspiclOus
for Democrats to commence making removals. AZ
ter the next general election the Democratic party
may with pIOprlety have disturbance in the Offices
Of Government everywhere.
MI BEBRIEN repeated hIs opposition
M II ALE SAID he would move to add the presiding
officer 10 those 10 be elected. He wished to have
the high ones stand on the same footing prVates
Mr.. BRIGHT replied.
Messrs. BADGER and Butler opposed the resolu.
ton, and DOUGLAS supported II, amer which the
question wastaken and the resolution lost. Ayes 90
Noes, "a.
Mr.. ArcHisoN, OF Mo- moved 10 reconside, this
vote, and TO lay his own motion on the table Adop,ed
On motion Of Mr.. HALF, the Senate proceeded 10
the election Of Chaplain. Forty-hVe votes were
cast, Of which Rev. {. NJ B TIER, Epscopaliaa re-
celYed -, Rev. ". GALLACRER II and Mr.. BTr-
LER was declared elected.
MI SEWARD called up his resolution rendering
welcome 10 koSsVTH
Nh FooTE read extracts from speeches delivered
py MI EBSTEF on the Ugh January, 1923 m the
house OF representatives., on his resolution pro.
vlding ioT Commissioner 10 Greece to show that
M webster, IN that speech, had expressed sent
lnentS IN accordance with those advanced by him
toote) IN his resolution. lie said the whole case
could be summed up IN this question VIII Congress-
receive hoSsUTH IN these Halls, as gentleman
should be received when invited or shoula he be
treated with the Sc0rn and contempt which the re-
lecnon OF this resolution would convey He hoped
tne question would be taken now.
Inc question being on the amendment, Nj BEE
kIkN asked thai the vote be first taken or its FRS,
Branch extending the welcome also TO the associates
OF kossuTH
be voted dosn "'-.d
nj BADGER considered it exceedingly approoriate
ana lus' that The associate Hunrsrians shorld he
included IN the welcome. &c
M ASS considered that kossrrU came here ths
ISp.e,saehtauFe OF great principle, and as s1ch.
saoul1 &c uea'ed with honor and respect The Ell
isct OF all me amendments was to DESTROY the corn
piiment proposed by the resolution. II was tn sav
tnal hossuih haS been invited here as any ordinary
emierans, VINO comesamong Us 10 take his lse acres
Oh iano, and set himself down 10 It's cultivation
congress never intended that their invitation 10 him
should be so considered. Something beyond thar
was intended was an imposing ceremonial, con
veyng an expression OF oar respect for him /, Was