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e printed.
Also report from the Secretary Of the Ma
e Wy, communicating copies Of the Naval Regis.
: ter.
Mr.. Clarke presented the petition of 100 cit
: zcus of Rhode Island, stating that as Congress
was about to lnterpose its kind offices in other
countries, they hoped something would be
| done for those in PRISON in the United States
8 There were now in prison at washington.
Boynton and Scars convicted Of aiding slaves
TO escape. They asked Congress to interfere
, and effect their release. Referred to the Ju-
: dietary Committee.
MIR. Fish presented petitions for the estab-
lishment of new tribunal of claims against
Mexico. Also the petition of John Stone
Livingston and others, of New York. for the
establishment of line Of steamers from New
| orIt to Genon. Also n memorial from great
number of merchants Of New York. praying
that no more lines Of mail steamers be cstab-
lished. All referred.
Mr. Underwood reported bill making land
warrants assignablc, and recommending that
the Senate do not agree with the House
amendments.
Mr.. Gwin presented memorial from the
Caliiornians now in Washington, asking that
mint be substituted in the place of all ASSAY
office in California.
Mr.. Cass presented memorial for the es-
tabishment Of an Orphan Asylum in Washing
/ ton
Mr.. Fish introduced n bill amondatory of
the act of 1917, regulating the carriage of pas
scngers on board of merchant vessels.
! A message from the President was rend,
stating that the census returns from California
had not been received, and ashing some lcgis-
Iation relative TO the number of Congress-
to which California was entitled. Referred.
The Iowa Land bill was then taken up.
Mr. Bell resumed his speech, and addressed
the Senate at some length in reference to the
extent Of the public domain. &c.
Mr. Bell spoke particularly in favor of Mr..
Underwood's amendncnt; should not oppose
the Iowa bill, having voted for similar grant
OF 100000 Of acres to Illinois, and he would
move for the distribution Of public lanns among
the other States, if he supposed the Senate
would sustain the movement.
Mr. Hunter obtained the floor, when, on
motion, the Senate adjourned
HOUSE.
The House met at twenty-five minutes past
one. Mr. Briggs presented two memorials
from members of the New York Assembly,
asking for the immedate establishment of a
mint in New York city.
\ resolution was adopted setting apart the
third week in a prll for the consideration of the
territorial bills.
The third week in April was set apart for
the consideration of the territorial business.
Mr.. Orr offered resolution of enquiry rela-
tive TO the defalcation of Mr. Wetmore. late
Navy Agent at New York Adopted
Mr.. kendrick reported bill repeating the
act limiting the mileage to the Oregon delega-
ton to $500 miles. 4 short discussion ensued
Mr.. Evans moved an amendment that the
total mileage now allowed members be dlvid-
ed by the number OF members, and that each
member be paid his share as soon us the amount
can be ascertained.
Mr.. Allen moved to amend Mr.. Evanss
amendment by computing the mileage by the
shortest travelled route. The amendment WAS
debated.
Mr.. Stephenson Of Gcorglp moved to av the
bill on the table. LoSt-s0 to 100.
Mr.. SWectser moved to conn 1t. Lost
II to ".
Mr.. Stephenson agl,1 moved to lay the blll
on the table. Lost-19 to "a.
Each of the votes was taken by yeas ana
nays. Without taking any further action on
the SDbJect, the House, on motion. adjourned
WA.uINGroy. Thursday, Feb. ~, 1852.
SENATE.
Nr. Badger Of North Carolina submitted a
series OF resolutions passed. By the Lagl1I ature
that State, against any increase in the tariff,
and in favor of local improvements.
Mr.. Mason presented petitions from Mlrga-
r't Shields and Mary Dewitt OF New York, ask
iuE Congress to take measures for the release
otther husbands. who had been banlshed for
offences similar to those committed by the Irish
patriots.
Mr. Hunter presented petition from the
q of Nav NnrE -iuunl
praying a modification Of the present warehouse
system so "a to correct its a3usrs.
The House bill To regulate the rnileaga Of
the delegates from Oregon, was read twice,
and debated.
The Iowa Railroad bill was then taken up
and Mr., Underwood resumed his speech, which
was chiefly to Mr.. Sumner, who advocated the
passage of the bill.
Mr.. Fe.ch then withdrew his amendment,
with the intention OF renewing 1t after the
question hId been taken on the Committees
amendment. he subject was then postponed.
HOUSE.
Mr. Orr introduced bill to facilitate tho at.
tandrnce Of counsel at distance by classifying
the docket of the Supreme Court.
The House then, on motion, assumed the con
sderation Of the bill granting to Missouri cer-
tain land for Railroads.
Mr.. Porter favored the passage of the bill st
ting the advantages that would be gained by
the contemplated Railroads.
Mr. Moore of LouisiaUr conteuded that Con.
gross had the constitutional power to grant land
from the public lands, nnd spoke warmly IN ia
vor of the bill
Mr. Ran'oul argued for an hour IN support Of
the bill, which he siid was not couiiued ta
mere local or sectional interest. The disposi-
ton of the public domain was of great nation.