Washington telegraph., 1852-01-07
CONGRESSIONA SUMMARY.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l3, 1851.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l3, 1851.
In the Senate, the resolution extending well
come to Kossuth was debated at great length by
Messrs. Mallory, Badger and Seward. The ques-
ton was then taken on Mr.. Berriens amendment
extending welcome to the associates OF Kos
suth, was rejected--nays 26, yeas Ii. The Sec
ond resolution declaring that by this welcome to
Kossuth did not intend to intimate an intention to
depart from the policy of non-Intervention, was
also lost. Mr. Shields then moved as substitute
for the whole resolution, the first introduced by
Mr. Foote and subsequently withdrawn. Mr..
Borand moved the following as substitute for
Mr. Shields amendment. That the Congress Of
the United States, in behalf and in the name of
the people of the United States cordially sympa-
thizes with the people of Hungary in their recent
heroic struggle and in tleir present misfortune,
and that it recognizes and cordially welcomes
Louis Kossuth and his associated exiles who have
landed on shores, worthy represe natives OF
their country, and invite them to the Capitol OF
the Onion. That it request the President to re-
ceive them in behalf of the people of the United
States, and give Louis Kossuth a cordial welcome
to the Capitol of the Union. 1t was ordered to a
third reading-Yeas 33, nays4.
Dec. Is.
In the House to day, several resolutions were
introduced, among which was one calling for in
formation relative to affairs In Utah Territory, one
respecting the seizure of the barks GeOrgiana and
Susan Loud by the Spanish authorities, and one
relation to the treaty between Spain, France and
England, with the object of protecting Cuba.
Dec. l6
In the House, this morning, Mr. BayIy offered
a resolution, calling for information respecting the
imprisonment of Mr.. J. S. Thrasher-the resolu-
tion adopted.
The Senate resolution extending welcome to
Kossuth was adopted Messer. Foote and Geyer
presented bills and memorials, asking grants
of land for railroad purposes in Mississippi and
Missouri. Mr.. Hunter, of the Finance Commit
tee reported a bill for Bra nch Mint in Califor-
nia Mr.. Borland of the Committee on Pensions.
reported bill granting pension to the widow Of
General Worth.
UousE--To-day, Mr.. Garter moved the ap-
pontment of a committee to wait Oh kossuth--
objected to.
MIR. Gooaenew offered a resolution allowing
members four daily papers
Mr.. Allen introduced a resolution providing
for the election of Deputy Postmasters by the
people.
The committee of Ways and Means, were in
troduced to inquire into the expedency of altering
the value of the United States coin
The House then adjourned.
Mr.. Hunter, Acting Chief Clerk in the State
Department. left by order Of the President to pre-
sent the Joint resolutions of Congress- to Kossuth.
SESArE--A message from the President was
u,
Thrasher--referred to the committee on Foreign
relations.
Mr. Hunter introduced bill making compensa-
tion to sub-treasurers, not heretofore paid.
Mr. Walker introduced resolutions declaring it
to be the duty Of the States to interfere to prevent
the violation of the laws of nations. by the inter-
venion of foreign powers, in the domestic affairs
Of natous--laii over.
bill granting pension to the widow of Gen.
Worth was passed
Mr. Foote'S compromise resolutions were taken
up and discussed.
Mr. Mangum presented message from the
President, replying to "a resolution relative to Mr.
Thrasher. Received and referred.
A message was also received from the Presi-
dent in regard to the firing into the Prometheus.
The President says that instructions have been
sent to our Minister in London which cannot be
made public. Copies of instructions were also
sent to our naval commanders in the Gulf.