Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-01-15
CONGRESS
MnNnAY. Ian. 3.

persons anXOus TO witness kOSSutfls reception
by the Senate. At II o'clock the galleries we're
opened, and, amidst great tumut and confusion,
were filled to their utmost capacity. At ~ o.
clock the Senate called to order, and prayer
was read by the Chaplain.
Alter the reading Of the Journal petitions were
presented.
Mr. Morton of Florida, gave notice Of bill
granting land to Florida, for plank road in that
state
Mr. Mangum moved that the rules be suspen-
ded so as to admit ladies' behind the Senate. A
greed to.
MADAME Kossuth here entered. leaning on Mr.
Gwinn's arm, and Pulzky led in the other ladies
Of the suite.
Mr.. Cooper presented petitions against the
transmission Of Mails on Sunday.
Numerous petitions and memorials were pre-
scented, and many reports on private bills were
made. Several bills of no public import were
introduced and referred. Two private bills were
taken up and ordered to be engrosscd. A bill
revvlng the Pension act Of 1916 SO as 10 give
the widows OF soldiers in the last war q pension
Tor life, was taken up, debated. and on motion
laid ON the table. Private bills were taken up
and ordered 10 be engrossed. A b for the re-
lief OF WIN Darby, plying him $500 for bis
services IN making n map of Louisiana, in 1918.
was taken up, and Mr. Downs Of La, defended
the bill
At I o'clock, Messrs Shields, Cass aud Sew
ard entered with kossuth, who was leaning on
the arm of Mr. Shields.
Mr. Shields said Mr.. President, we have
the honor to announce .ouis K6ssuth to the SEN
ate Of the United Statos.n
he Char invited kossuih to seat placed IN
front OF the Secretary desk Senators then
rose, and hossuth advanced to the desk and sat
down.
W.T. VI ngum-ln order that Senator's and all
others may have an opportunity OF paying their
respects TO our il.ustnous guest, ! move that the
senate now adjourn.
greed to, and the Senqte adjourned A
crowd then advanced. aud were introduced 10
hossuih By Messrs Sewafd aud Shields.
uOusE MIR Carter moved a suspension Of
the rules for tie purpose Of introducing the reso-
luton authorizing the Speaker TO appoint com
mittee o. five 90 wait ON Louis kossuih and in
troduce hun 10 the House lie SAID If the House
intended this Liark of respect TO this distinguish
ed man, they must do It between tins and Friday,
as kossuth Will then leave the CITY.
Nh Siuln caused 10 be read AN amendment
winch he intended to offer. that the Chlirman Of
SAID COMMITTEE Introduce him 10 these words 81
We Introduce Lcls kos.uth 10 the House of
Representatives. On which The members are
recommended 10 rise, and the Speaker Wal in
y.te hluu 10 q scat
Question was taken on the rules being suspen-
dod-leas M. Navs. 81.
Mr. Carter then introduced his resolution and
under the operation of the previous question, It,
was passed, by yeas l1l, nays "a.
TUr-DAr, Jan. 6.
SESArr.-Nr Seward presented petitions
from citizens Of Rochester asking protection for
American inventors against ihe invasion OF their
rights boz the BRUSH Provinces
Mr. Hunter from the Finance committee ra-
ported back Che House bill appropuaung $1,000
ior the repair of damages caused by the late fire.
with an amendment appropGting 10000 for
the purchase 0i books
Amendment agreed To-, and the bin ordered TO
/ be cugrosscG.
The Census printing subject was then taken
up.
Mr. Borlsnd moved to amend by substituting
the names of TIE Secretary Of the Senate and
/ Clerk Of ihe House for the printing committee
/ Doe was opposed % The committee. what was new
er contemplated By the Jaw The committee
had NOT been sustained by the Senate In their exc
ertlons 20 conu'emct the frauds and gross imposi-
tons which bod taken place under the contract
system.
Mr.. Cass thought that the duty of making
thIs contract properly belonged 70 the commit
luc.
Mr. Bright said the eject of this amendment
was GO pI &c THIS printing out 10 contract to the
lowest BREEDER , be committee could take the
/ responsibility Of allowing fair price for the work.
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