Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-01-22
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TUESDAY, Jan. 10.

TUESDAY, JAM IL.
Senafc.-Mr. Bradbury introduced Joint
resolution providing for compendium of annual
public documents for distribution, in one volume
which was debated
The consideration Of the census printing bill
consumed nearly The sitting, and it was then
postponed for three weeks
House.-Mr- Fuller Of Maine, reported back
with an amendment the bills of lS47 and lS4S.
respecting the carriage Of passengers in YES
sells.
Mr.. Harris, from the committee on Invalid
Pensioners, reported back an amended bill, to
prohibit heads ofdepartments and members from
prosecuting claims against the government dur
ing their term of Office
A debate ensued, pending whirh the Speaker
presented communication from the President
transmitting the Report of the Secretary of
State answering the resolution relative to the
issuing of British circulars, and endeavoring TO
persuade negroes to emigrate from the United
States.
The report covers a letter from Abbott Law
renee, stating that Lord Pamerston disclaimed
all purpose of neddling with slavery in the U.
States, and expressing an opinion that the sub
ject of the circular was never acted upon by the
Colonial Legislature.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. ii.
Senate.-Mr- Bradbury, of Maine, reported
back the bill for the settlement of France Spoil
atoms with an amendment; he gave notice that
he should call it up for consideration on the LIST
Monday in February. Mr.. Fetch, Of Mich-
gan, presented minority report on the same
subject.
HouSe.-Proceedings of little interest
THURSDAY, Jan. Is.
Senate.-Mr. Clemens of Alabama, present.
ed series of resolutions, passed by the legisIa-
ture of that state az ainst Intervention in the af
fairs of Europe.
Mr.. Fish presented memorial from E. K.
Collins for additional facilities for carrying the
mails; also bill for placing the medical staff
on footing with the affairs Of the navy.
Mr.. Hale spoke at some length against the
introduction of flogging in the navy; the sub
ject was then postponed till next Thursday.
Upon the conclusion of Mr.. Hale, speech,
the senate went into exective session. Moth
ing, however, of importance was done.
The senate then adjourned till Monday
next.
House.-The several states were called on
for bills, when the following among other,
were introduced One by Mr.. Peaslee, in fa-
vor of paying the state of New Hampshire GER
tain disbursements of moneys, made by her da-
ring the war with Great Britain-one by Mr..
Fowler, of Massachusetts, TO regulate the mile
age of members-another by Mr.. Jackson, Of
Georgia, for the better improvement of the Sa-
vannah river.
Mr.. Campbell, of Illinois, presented joint
resolution to locate military bounty land war
rants in lands subject to private sale.
MIR. Price introduced bill granting to pa
tentees further relief, -....-.
Mr.. Sibley introduced bill granting to states
the proceeds of certain public lands for the re-
lief of INDECENT insane.
The house passed bill to fit up Temporal
ry room for the congressional library, and then
adjourned.
FRIDAY, Jan. l6.
Sendte-The senate was not in session on
Friday.
House.-The honse went into committee on
the private calander. Afterwards the commit
tee rose and reported progress.
The bill 10 pay New Hampshire the interest
on moneys advanced to suppress the insurreo-
ton at Indian Stream, was, with several other
bills, passed. The house then adjourned,