The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-12-24
CONVERSATIONAL.
rHnrY-ncoxD CONGRESS FIRST SESSION.
wAsalscros, Dec. Is

WAsHlNcroS, Dec. Is.
Mr. Hale presented a petition from tn.
Amcaican Exhibitors Al the World's Fair in
London, asking an appropriation by Con-
gress 10 defray their expenses. Referred.
Mr. foote gave notice Of bill granting land
for railroad in the State Of Mississippi.
Mr.. Grer presented memorial asking
grant Of land for railroad. plank roads, anu "'n
er improvements in Missouri
Nj Droadhead presented petition that Con-
eress would make an appropriation for harbors
M, Hunter from the Finance Committee, re-
nor,ed h,rk . hill for the establishment Of a
br,nch or the Uo,ted States Mint in California.
v;,h An .mendment. The amendment was q.
douted. and ordered for third reading.
Mr.. Rh.tt objected.
S.yeral pension bills were reported.
Nj roo.e called up his compromise resplu-
Nj. Butler commenced a reply to Mr.. Foots
speech
Mr.. roote corrected his speech as published in
the Union.
Mr. Borland reported bill granting pen
zion tn the widow Of the late Gen. Worth and
asked it's immediate consideration.
In the House, the Senate resolution, giving
Kossuth a cordial invitation to the capitol, was
taken up and passed without debate under pre-
v,ons question, moved by Mr.. Rob,nson:-Ayes
Isl. Nays Is.
Mr.. Bayley of, Virginia, offered resolution
which was adopted, calling upon the President
for information resprc;in. the Imprisonment and
conviction of John s. Thrasher.
Mr. Fitch gave notice Of resolution rcvers-
ing the declaration OF the Congress Of lS4S-
that the Mexican war was unconstisutionally
besun He desired the unanimous Consent of
the House to introduce the bill; but objection
was made.
Several resolutions were then introduced
calliug upon the President for information as to
the condition of alirs in Utah; as to the seizure
and coniscation Of the barqucs Gcorgiana and
Sarah Sands by the Spanish authorities; also, in
relation to the treaty between Spain, France and
England for the protection Of Cuba.
swAsHlxGroN, Dec. l6.
SESArE---Mr. Jones of Iowa presented
joint resolution of the Legislature Of Iowa,
maintaining the obligation of the people Of
every State to observe faithfully the provisions
OF the constitution, and that the compromise
measures must be sustained. Mr.. j., added, |
the people OF Iowa had constantly manifested
their devotion to the constitution, and had by |
patriotism given an example 10 others. Adolf |
tionism and fasaticism had never been success
full in Iowa. There are hut few abolitionists
and free sellers in that State. He thought ifhe
Senator from Mississippi had been we'll inform
ed on these things, he would have been more
sparins of his Comments OH her administration.
The resolution was ordered to be printed.
Numerous petitions were presented Mr..
presenteda petition from the publish.
ers Vi Newspapers complaining Of the discrimn.
ation of postage against transient newspapers
DR.. Jackson has been sounding Mr. Clays
chest and pronounces il sound repose, he says,
and good nursing will put him right again.
WA.HIxcroS. Dec. l5.
House met at the usual hour
The bill establishing a mint Of the United /
States in California. was referred to the commit
tee on Ways and Means.
The Speaker laid before the House a commu-
cation from the Secretary of State stating that
nearly all Of the $4,000 appropriated by Con-
gress for the expenses of Amin Bey remained
Mr.. Marshall Of Kentucky introduced bill
For purchasing stock in the Louisville g. Port
land Canal and the enlargement Of the same.
10 suit the wants of commerce. 1t was referred |.
to the com mittee on Roads and Canals.
Mr.. Chandler offered resolution authorizing
the Speaker to cause such alterations and ar
engagements To be made in the interior of the
Hall as may be deemed necessary for the COM
fort and health IF the members.
Mr. Odds submitted joint resolution, which
on WOuOu was tdhci up anu passed, auLOOrl.
sing the Postmaster General 10 legalize the car
ryins Of the m,ls between California and Ore
gon.
Numerous petitions were presented. Among
others, sundry petitions PRAYING that Congress
would Pay the Texan bondholders in full the
bonds amounting to $l2,OO0,000, and there be-
ing only $5,O0O,O00. Messrs. Hale and Douga
las said it saved the Treasury millions of dol:
lars
Mr.. Seward gave notice Of joint resolution
establishing post routes in New York.
Various petitions were presented and refer
red
Mr.. Foote introduced a bill granting land to
Mississippi for the Rail road in that State, hich
was taken up and after debate ordered to be en-.
crossed.
Mr.. Hamlin from Committee on commerce
presented q bill authorising the issue Of regis
ter Of the brig Avon, formerly British brig Jcs.
ephine, which was considered and ordered to
be engrnssed.
Mr.. Gwinn introduced bill granting the
right of way tn aid in the construction of line
Of telegraph from the Mississippi to the Pacific.
Mr.. Bright submitted joint resolution OF
contract with Messrs Donaldson and ARM
strong for printing the census returns, which
was made the special order for Monday.
Resolutions Of Mr.. Fcote, declaring the Com
promise measures definite settlement Of the
slavery question, was again taken up after some
amendments.
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