Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-12
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TUESDAY. August 2

Sendte.-A message was received from
the President in answer to MIR. Mason's res.
olution calling for information respecting
the fisheries, transmitting report of the act
ing secretary Of state, and stating that Com.
Perry, with steam frigate Mississippi, had
been despatched there TO protect American
rights.
Mr.. Cass moved its reference to the COM
mittee on foreign relations.
Mr.. Hamln followed in critical examI-
nation oil the treaty and of The correspon-
aence al the time of the negotiation. He
maintained that the American inter probation
OF Inc treaty OF 1918 was correct, and sus-
FAMED by all the authorities. He considered
me conduct of Great Britain could not be
submitted without disgrace and dishonor.-
Mr. II. had not concluded when the subject
was postponed.
House.-The House went into Committee
on the General Appropriation bill.
The general debate having closed, the
Committee proceeded to act upon the bill
An amendment was adopted, appropriating
$50, 600 for the purchase of books for the
Congressional Library. Other amendments
followed. The Committee rose and the
House adjourned
WEDNESDAY, August A.
Sendte.--The joint resolution declaring
that the census act does not authorize the su
perlntendent OF the census 10 receive addi-
tlonal pay as Secretary, was taken up, debat-
ed ana passed, and after a short executive
session the Senate adjourned.
HOuSe-The House went into Committee
on the General Appropriation bill.
Mr.. Evans offered an amendment to the
Light House clause, that the President is
hereby authorized and required TO levy the
same light duties and charges on foreign YES
sells entering the ports and harbors of the
United States, or passing the light houses
thereof, as are charged by any corporation or
by the foreign Governments, TO the citizens
or subjects of which such vessels may be.
long, upon vessels of the United STATES
The said money, when so collected. shall be
placed to the credit of the Treasury. and
the amount thereof actually reported to Con-
gress. Adopted-ayes GA, noes So
letter was received from Hon. Hum.
phrey Marshall, resigning his seat. Ad-
Journed.
THURSDAY, August S.
Senate.-Mr. Bright moved, and all bust
ness was suspended, in order 10 take I'D The
message of the President on the subject of
the Fisheries.
MIR. Hamlin resumed the speech COM
menced by him on Tuesday he examined
IN great detail the extensive interest engaged
IN the fishery-also tables of statistics of
tonnage of vessels, and the number of men
employed, the quantity of fish caught and
imported, and the localities OF such catching
and importation, &c.
Mr.. Hamlin continued his remarks till
nearly 2 O'Clock, urging the claims of the
American fishermen for protection in the
rights they have hitherto enjoyed, then
closed his remarks, saying in the words Of
Mr.. Webster, stand by the fishermen i'm their
just ghls-protect them at all hazards-se-
cure them in what belongs to them, and
protect them, hook and line bob and sinker.'
The motion 10 postpone was agreed to
al documents now communicated, and those
sent 10 the Senate in 1916 were ordered to
be printed.
HouSe.-The House proceeded to the con
sideration of the bill regulating the cost and
fees of Attorneys, Marshas and Clerks Of
the Circuit and District Courts.
Mr.. Houston reported an amendment, an
proprialing S27 600 for the outfit of Minis,
tiers 10 London, Berlin and Mexico.
The amendment was agreed 10.
! Mr. Hebard moved an amendment, which
was rejected, tor an increase OF the salary
OF the Minister to Turkey 10 $4,000.
Various amendments of no general inter-
est were discussed, and the House adjourned.
FRIDAY, August, 6.
SenGte.-Alr. Houston submitted The fol-
lowing resolution
ReS0ired, Thai Committee of five he an
pointed To inquire into the abuses, bribery
or fraud, in the prosecution Of claims before
Congress, Commissioners, or The Depart
ments or in the passing through Congress
of claims embracing the interests of private
individuals or corporate bodies, for retaining
and granting contacts, and that ssid com
mlttee be empowered 10 send for persons and
| papers. and To examine witnesses on oath.
The Senate then proceeded TO elect the
Committee and Messrs. Houston, Borland
! Underwood, Merrlwealher and Brooks were
| chosen.
! After nm Executive session, the Senate
| adjourned till Monday.
| HOuse.-Ibe House resumed the consider
alton of the bill regulating the fees of clerks,
marshals and attorneys of the Circuit and
District Court.
Messrs. Bovine and Haven respectively
pointed out defects in the bill, and debated it
until the expiration of the morning hour,
when the House went into Committee on the
General Appropriation bill.
SATURDAY, August7.
The Senate is not in session.
HouSe:-Mr. Duncan, from the Commit
lee on Commerce, reported bill appropri-
ating for lighthouses, light-boats and buoys.
Referred to the Committee on the State of
the Union. The House resumed The con-
sideration of regulating the cost and fees of
the District and Circuit Courts of the United
States.
The House, after refusing TO consider pri-
vate bills, went into Committee Oh the Gen.
eral Appropriation bill.
MONDAY, August, 9.
Senate.-Various resolutions were offered
and considered.
A message was received from the House,
with resolutions on the death of Mr. Rantoul.
Mr.. Sumner passed an eloquent and touch
ing eulogy upon the deceased, and moved the
usual resolutions, which were adopted, and the
Senate adjourned.
House-The House assembled at the usual
hour, and without disposing of any business,
| Mr.. Mann of Massachusetts announced in an
elaborate speech, the death of his colleague,
Mr.. Rantoul.
He was followed by Messrs. Fowler, Nc
Lanahan, Mace and Clark, each of whom de-
livered glowing eulogies. On motion, the
House then adjourned.