Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-03-09
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CONGRESS-.

SENATE. Mr. Seward presented petition
from citizens of New York, against the restora-
ton of aogging in the navys also petition for the
freedom of the public lands.
Mr. RusL of Texas presented memorials from
SIX persons for the payment of claims rejected by
the late Board of Commissioners on Claims.
Messrs Rhett and Soue presented similar pc
titions.
MIR Hunter presented petitions in favor ofgrant-
ing additional aid to the Collins line of steamers.
40 petitions were presented against the renewal
of Woodwonh's and Parker's patents.
Mr. Soule presented resolutions from the Legs
lature ofLouisiana, asking for an appropriation
for the removal of Fan obstruction in the Mississippi
river.
Mr. Cass presented memorial numerously
signed, from Pittsburg, against Intervention in
the affairs of other nations to put down people
struggling for liberty.
Mr. Hunter reported bill amendatory of the
act relative of coinage of half and quarter dollars,
also dimes and half dimes.
Mr. Stockton presented the resolutions of the
Legislature of New Jersey, reIative to the produ-
GERS of coal, and the manufacturers of glass aud
iron Ordered to be printed.
Mr. Miller moved to print 1000 extra copies of
Mr. Hunters coinage report. After some little
debate, the motion was referred.
Mr. yard offered resolution, referring to a
select committee, The plan for printing the census
according to the Maryland specimen, and that
they report whether any or what alte atoms are
required before printing. Objections were made,
and the resolution was laid over.
Mr.. Sumner offered resolution that the COM
mittee on Nauai Affairs While considering on the
question Of granting aid the ocean steamers of the
Collins line, TO inquire whether the present charges
on letters per ocean steamers is not unnecessarily
high and burdensome, and whether something migh
not be done towards reducing the rates. Some de-
bate occurred as to the proper Committee to which
this matter should be referred. The resolution was
finally laid The table until tomorrow
Mr. Seward notified the Senate of his intention to
introduce bin giving to the sailors who served in
the navy during the war with Mexico certain
quantity of bounty land.
A petition presented by Mr.. Seward fom
citizens Of Nav York. against the restoration of fog
giag in the Navy.
The Senate then resumed the consideration of
the Iowa land bills and Mr. Underwood spoke at
some length, replying mainly to objections which
his amendment had raised.
Mr. Borland took the floor, when the further
consideration Of the bill was postponed antil
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speak upon Mr. Clarke's non-interventon resolu-
tons Tomorrow
On motion the Senate went into executive ses-
sion and shortly after adjourned
HoUsE.-Alter the usual opening business, Mr.
Penn Of La, presented series of resolutions passed
by the Legislature of that State, relative to the
transportation of the mail
The House then took up the motion to reconsider
the vote ordering the bill for the relief of Col
Mitchell, to be engrossed.
MIR. Stewart moved TO postpone the subject for so
days, upon which debate ensued, on the conclusion
OF which Mr. Stewart withdrew his motion to post
/ pone the subject.
Mr.. Marshall Of Kentucky offered substitute to
the bill, which was agreed to, and the bill passed.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole, on the Homestead Bill.
MIR Fitch delivered lengthy address upon the
subject, and said he would vote for the bill if pro-
perly guarded. He reviewed the compromise meas
ures, the tariff, &c.
Mr. Wilcox took the floor, but yielded to a motion
that he Commute rise, which was age ed to.
Mr.. Houston reported the Army appropriation
| bill. which was ON motion committed IN tba Con,
mittee Of the Whole
After the transaction of some further business, of
no general interest, the House adjourned.