Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-26
WAsHiSGToN, Feb. l8.

communication from the President,
through the Secretary Of State, rela-
tive to the convention with Brazil and
this Government.
Mr.. Fish, of New York, submitted n
memorial soliciting aid for the equip
ping of a new expedition in search OF
Sir John Franklin.
MIR. Clemens, of Alabama, presented
a resolution passed by the Legislature
Of that stale, in favor OF reducing and
graduating the price Of the public lands.
Messrs. Downs and Soule, Of Lous-
ana, presented "A seres of resolutions
passed by their Legislature for a grant
ofceriain lands for the establishment Of
seminary in that State.
HovsE.-Mr Preston King asked the
consent Of the House, 10 report back
the act amendnlory of the act for the
holding OF courts during the sickness or
disability Of the District Judges.
Mr.. Jones, OF Tennessee, objected,
and called for the regular order OF the
day, beng the bill to regulate the mi
leage OF members from Oregon.
The bill was taken up and Mr.. Hend-
ricks took the floor in speech in its Ia
vor.
WAsnINGToN. Feb. 10.
SENATE.--The Chair presented a
communication from the Secretary OF
the Interior relative to certain unsold
lands in Ohio.
Several memorials were presen ed
from the census marshas, asking for ad.
ditonal pay.
Mr.. Badger, Of North Carolina, sub
mittcd series Of resolutions passed by
the Legislature of that state against any
increi sc of the tariff, and in favor of To-
cal improv, ments.
Mr.. Mason presented petitions from
Margaret Shields, and Mary Dewitt Of
New York, asking Congress TO take
measures Tor the release Of their hus-
band who had been banished for offences
similar to those committed by the Irish
patriots.
Mr. Hunter presented petition from
the citizens Of New York, numerousiy
signed, praying a modification OF the
present warehouse system, 81 as to cor
rect its abuses.
HoUs Mr.. Orr introduced bill 10
facilitate the attendance Of counsel at n
distance; for classifying the docket Of
the Supreme Court
The House iheL, on motion resumed
the consideration Of the bill granting to
Missouri certain lands for railroads.
Mr.. Porter favored the passage Of the
bill, stating the advantages that would
be gained by the contemplated rail-
roads.
WAsHINGToH, Feb. 20.
SENATr.-A motion was made that
when the Senate adjourn it be until
Monday next. which Was carried.
Mr.. Walker moved that the considera-
ton OF the private calendar be postpon-
ed until one clock.-Adopted.
Mr.. Foote, of Vermont, presented
remonstrance against the further exten-
sion OF the Woo' worth patent.
Mr. Miller of New Jersey, presented
petition to prohibit the importation of
foreign convicts and paupers.
Mr. Fish, Of New York, presented
petition from number of manufacturers
in Providence, for modification of the
tariff upon cigars.
HoUsE.-Mr. Houston reported the
deficiency bill.
The bills for the relief of John Jack
son and Gustavus De Russy, late acting
pursers in the navy, were passed.
The house then went into committee
of the whole, on the state Of the Union,
and took up for consideration The pr-
vate calendar
WAsBINGToN, Feb. 23d.
SEsATE.-Mr. Seward presented
petition from 700 citizens tf Pitsburg.
in favor Of Kossuth's non Intervention
doctrine.
Mr.. Brodhead presented Il resolution
for The completion of The breakwater Tor
the Delaware river.
Mr.. Brodhead also presented a re-
monstranc against the renewal OF the
patent for Parker's water wheel.
Also for modification of the bounty
land law, so as to give all the soldiers
engaged in the The war ol 1912, one
hundred and sixty acres.
Mr.. Chase presented n petition in
favor Of the repeal of all laws requiring
official labor on the Sabbath, and for
local improvements.
Mr.. Clemens moved that in COM
mcmoration of The day the Senate ad-
Journ. Motion lost by the casting vote
OF the President.
Mr.. Fish presented memorial from
the ChaHb,r Of Commerce in New
York, praying the removal of the Uni
ted States mint from Philadelphia to said
city.
Mr.. James introduced resolution as
10 the expedlcncy Of increasing the
salary OF the Judge OF the District Of
Rhode Island. adopted.
Mr.. Mallory introduced y similar re-
solu,i"n Tor the Judge in Florida, which
WAS also adopted.
Mr.. Dodge, Of Iowa introduced bill
10 regulate the terms Of the Dist let
Courts IN Iowa.
Several private bills were reported,