Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-24
THIRTY-sECoND CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
WAsnrssrosFsb rs, 1852.

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tons for pensions; and report upon the
imperfect census returns received from Cali
f0rria
Numerous other petitions we're presented.
MIR. Clarke presented petition, asking the
release Of Drayton and Sears, at present con-
fined in the jail in this city.
The dill making land warrants assignable
was reported. with recommendation that
the House amendments be not concurrcd in.
House Of Representatives, On motion
Of Mr. Stewart, the third week in April was
set apart for the consideration Of bills rela-
ting to the territories.
Nr. Orr introduced resolution, which was
adopted. calling upon the President Of the
United States for information in relation to
the alleged defalcation Of Prosper N Wet
mere, late Navy Agent at New York, and
asking whether the security between him and
the government has been settled
Mr. Hendricks, from the Committee on
Mileage. reported bill repeating the prosi-
so in the act establishing the Territorial
Government Of Oregon, which limits the mi
ieage of the delegate Of that territory.
This was introduced with a view to place
the delegate on an equality with other del
cgates and members, who are all paid by the
nile, without restriction.
Debate ensued, and at its termination Mr..
Stephens, of Georgia, moved to lay the bill
on the table,
The question was decided in the negative;
yeas so, nays 10l
The House refused to refer the bill to the
Committee Of the Whole on the State Of the
Union; and pending the question on refer
ring the bill to the mileage committee with
instructions the House adjourned
February IL, 1852.
Senate. The Chair laid before the Sem
ate a communication from the Secretary of
the Treasurer relating to the stock owned
by the United States, in the Louisville and
Portland canal.
The Chair also laid before the Senate,
letter from Kossuth, written at CINCINNATI,
enclosing copy of communication address
sed by him to the President of the United
States, expressing bis thanks for the kind
ness shown him BY the Congress and Govern
ment of the Republic.
After petitions and reports,
The Iowa Railroad bill was again taken
up, aud Mr.. Hunter opposed the bill
Mcssrs Bell and Sumner replied.
After an executive session, the Senate adj
journcd.
House Of Representatives.. The House
resumed the consideration of the bill reported
from the Committee of Mileage, to repeal the
proviso in the act establishing the territorial
government of Oregon, which limits the mileage
of the delegate to $1,000.
MIR Evans withdrew the instructions which
he moved yesterday.
The House refused to recommit the bill to
the Committee on Mileage, and negatived the
question to order it to third reading-yeas
IS, nays 80.
Mr.. Fitch moved to reconsider this vote.
The question was not disposed OF when the
House adjourned
February is, 1852.
Senate. Mr.. Fish presented the memori-
al of Mr. Gr:nnel, of New York, rendering
to the United States, the use of his two YES
sells for another expedition in search of Sir
John Franklin.
Mr.. Hamlin reported in favor of printing
the letters of Kossuth. expressing bis thanks
for his entertainments in Washington.
Mr.. Badger moved to lay the report on the
table. Lost, yeas, 16, nays "a.
A debate then ensued upon Kossuth and
bis doctrines, &c, After which. the motion
to print was agreed to-ayes p nays 20.
Mr.. Hamln reported bill to make Wash
ington port Of entry.
A bill authorising draw backs upon goods
imported from Texas and Mexico was taken
up and discussed.
House of Represen.atiues.--The House
resumed the consideration of the motion to
reconsider the vote by which the House re-
fused to order 10 third reading the bill
heretofore introduced to repeal the proyiso
of the act which limits the mileage of the
delegate from Oregon to $1,000
The House considered the bill giving the
right of way and portion of the public
lands to Miss ouri, to aid in the construction
of railroads in that State
Messers. Phelps and Watkins spoke upon
the subject; without disposing of which, the
House adjourned
February 10, 1852.
Senate. -The Chair laid before the Sem
ate communication from the Secretary of
the Interior, relative to certain disputed land
claims in Ohio.
Mr.. Mason presented the memorial of
Margaret and Mary McDermot, stating that
their husbands, who belonged to the Demo-
cracy of Ireland are equally entitled to the
kind Interccssion of the United States as
those other aristocratic prisoners now confn-
ed in Van Dieman's Land, aud asking that
they may not be overlooked. Laid on the
table.
Mr., Brodhead introduced resolution
calling for information in relation to the va
rious construction Of dry docks, basins and
railways. Laid over.
The House bill concerning the mileage of
the delegate from Oregon was taken from the
table, and on motion to refer it, debate en-
sued, after which the bill was laid on the ia
bic for the present.
House of Representatipes-Mr. Orr in
troduced bill to facilitate the attendance of
counsel residing at distance from the city
Of Washington, by classifying the docket Of