Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-05-06
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WAsHisGros, April 9th.

SENATE.-The Chair presented TWO
comm unicaiions from the Secretary OF
the Navy answering the resolutions of
the 18Th inst, relative 10 officers receiv-
ing an illegal rate OF compensation, and
the quantity Of coal used by the U. s
Navy.
MIR Hamlin rose TO make nm expla-
nation. He said that he found in the
Boston Daily Mail of April 18Th, an un-
jus: and gross attack upon the Hon. Mr.
Ware, District Judge Of Maine, accus-
ing him of applying for an increase Of
salary, and from inquiry he fel, au-
thorized to say that Judge Ware had
made no such application.
Mr.. Bradbury confirmed the state
ment Of Mr.. Hamlin.
Mr.. Sumner introduced a bill, Of
which he gave notice yesterday, relative
to proceedings in admiralty.
HoUsE.-Aiter the usual opening
business Mr.. Moore of Pa. moved that
the House 60 into committee Of the
whole and resume consideration OF the
Homestead BILL as the House, according
to the resolution adopted. would soon
have to vote upon the passage OF the
bill.
Mr.. Eouston said that he hoped that
the House would devote the morning
hour to receiving reports.
After some little debate Mr.. Moore's
motion was carried, and the House in
committee resumed the consideration of
the homestead bill.
WAsHiNGToH, April rs.
SENATE.-Mr. Gwin asked the Senate
TO take up a bill creating board Of
commissioners for the examination and
payment Of claims against the United
States, growing out Of the conquest o.
California.
He stated as his reasons for doing SO,
that he had this morning received letters
from Col. Fremont, dated London April
18Th, stating that on the evening Of the
s'h, inst he was arrested by party Of
rude officers and locked up for "a hours,
at the sui. Of unknown parties, for
Liabilities amounting to $7O,0rO, grow
ing on, Of the military operations in
California.
The Senate then took up the bill.
HoUsx.-Mr. OIds asked the CO sent
OF the House Tor the introduction OF a
resolution calling upon the President to
communicate to the House all the infor-
nation collected by Mr.. George Slocum,
in Mexico relative 10 the Gardner,
Hargous, and o;her claims. Also. why
the prosecution Of Gar dner for perjury
has been so long delayed in the Grim
inal Court Of this District and whether
any member of the Cabinet is implicated
with the said Gardner.
Mr.. Brooks otjec,ing, the resolution
was not received.
Mr.. Jones Of Tennessee moved that
the House 90 into committee OF the
whole on the Homestead bill.
The yeas and nays were ordered and
are now being called.
WAsHisorox, April 90.
SENATE.-Afier the presentation OF
petitions,
Mr. Shields reported back to the Sen
ate, with amendments the bill creating
board Of commissioners to settle
claims growing out OF the conquest Of
California.
On motion Of Mr.. Walker, the bill
granting to the state Of Wisconsin the
right Of way, and land for railroad
from Fond du Lac TO GAINESVILLE, was
taken up.
MIR. Walker proposed various amend
ments, making it coniormable 10 other
bills, which were agreed to, and the bill
was ordered to be engrossed.
HousR-Mr. German asked the cen
sent OF the House. 10 report bill to set
tie the account of Gen. Riley, who has
been detained here Cor some months for
tha, purpose.
MIR. FicHlin objected.
On motion OF Mr.. Barry, the Speaker
was authorized TO appoint An additional
mems er 10 the committee on enrolled
bills.
Mr. Jones Of Tennessee, moved that
the House go into committee on the
homestead bill Agreed to, and the
House resumed consideration Of the
bill.
WASHINGTON, April 30.
The shock Of an earthquake which oc-
CURED here yesterday afternoon, was
very sensibly felt in the vicinity OF Prcsi
dent Square, and caused no little alarm.
The clerks employed in Winder's build
ing and other public Offices are said to
have rushed into the street greatly
frightened.
The shock was barely rerceptible in
the Eastern portion of the city.
WAsHINGros, April 30.
Ii is re orted here that iorty more
clerks in tho Census bureau will be dis
charged to-day. The reason is that no
appropriation has been made tor their
payment.
DR.. Baldwin chaged with stealing
papers relative to Mexican claims from
the State Department, was acquitted in