Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09
Closing Proceedings in Congress.

w dSHlhg lOns aug. o.
SENArE-An amendment Of the Tariff was
adopted by a vote of % to Ii.
The report of the Committee Of Conference
upon the bill marked 1.-The annual appropria-
tions for the support Of the Post Office De-
paTtment," was presented and agreed to.
A resolution to pay Senator Yulee's Sena-
torial mileage and his per diem in contesting
the seat of Mr.. Mallory, as one of the Senators
from Florida was offered. and after a spirited
debate was laid upon the table
Al ii o'clock the Senate went into execu-
tive business for half an hour
The Senate then spent some time in report
ing messages from the President, announcing
that he had signed numerous bills.
The hour of IL having arrived, Mr.. King
announced the Senate adjourned sine die
HoUsE-A call Of the House was ordered
There not being enough members present at
o'clock for proceeding with the CALL after
some time it was ascertained that a quorum
was present. The Committee of Conference on
the amendments was called. The Post Route
bill was then reported, which was agreed to
it rescues the passage Of the bill.
Alr. i ouston, from the Committee on the
bill making the annual appropriations for the
support Of the Army, submitted a report,
wlIch was passed to the Senate-the bill
passed. a resolution was offered and passed,
directing the Clerk to audit and settle, during
the recess of Congress, all claims against the
House of Representatives. The Committee
on the Navy Appropriation bill, submitted a
resolution, which was agreed TO. 1t was or
dered that all papers and documents remaining
upon the Speakers table be printed.
A Committee of Convention on the Post Of
fee Appropriation bill, submitted a report,
which was adopted.
The usual resolution, granting extra com
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House, and various other subordinate officers
and offices were passed.
A message was received from the Presi-
dent, announcing that he had signed various
bills and resolutions.
The hour Of II arrived and the House ad-
journed sine die.
The Senate was engaged in executive bust
ness until late hour.
Gen. Edney is confirmed as charge to Qua
temala, Mr.. Emery surveyor TO boundary com
mission, Samuel Lovers superintendent of
public printing also a considerable number
Of army and navy officers and consuls. The
nomination of Jerome Fuller as chief Justice
Of Minnesota Territory, was rejected. II is
understood that Gen. Hager, of Troy, was
subsequently nominated in his stead.
Washington, Aug. 81.
The SENATE, in extra session, confirmed
the nomination of Inland Hall as California
land Commissioner, Fl. X. Elkins Marshal
Of Wisconsin, n, X. Hall as Judge in Conk-
ling's place, and :. B. Hubbard Of Conn, as
Post Master General, +. A. Bradford to Su-
preme Bench, laid over; Gen. Wilson reject
ed as Land Commissioner by one, on con
elusive party vote and with much angry feel
ing.
Boyd Hamilton, late Public Printer, it is
said, will get from forty to fifty thousand dol
lars under blind amendment to the Civil and
Diplomatic bill.
The fortifcatiOn bill gone over to next ses-
sion.
The President. has called an extra session
of the Senate, tomorrow on important mat
tiers.
Washington. Aug. 80.
The President offered the Post Master Gen
eralship 20 Hon. Samuel d Hubbard of Mid
dletown, CT.
Mr.. H. was formerly member of Congress
and was a delegate tie the W hg National
Convention, and is a strong Scott man. He
has not yet accepted.
New Haven, Aug 3lst,
Mr.. James L. Kingsley, long identified
with Yale College, died this morning, of
few days illness at his residence, in this CITY.
St. Louis, Aug, 80.
The extra session Of the Missouri Lepis-
lature assembled to-day at Jefferson Civ
The Senate stands II Wings, 5 Benton and
IL Anti-Benton. The House is 40 Wing.
AZ AntI-Benton, and 10 Benton.
There will be sharp contest for Speaker.
and great anxiety IS expressed for a short
Session.