Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-27
BY TELEG RIA PHI,
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CONGRESS-.

CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.
SEYATE.-After the introduction Of numerous Pc
titions. Mr. Hale submitted two for the repeal of the
fugitive slave law, and the adjustment of slavery in
the District Of Columbia. On MIR Hale's motion,
they were laid on the table without being read MIR
CLARK moved that his resolution in favor Of non-in-
tervention be made the order of the cay for Wednes
day OF next week. Agreed to.
Among the petitions presented was one by Mr..
Gwin, from Jonas S. Levy, proposing to carry the
mail from New York TO San Francisco, through in
20 days, sem-monthly for the sum Of $4,000 per
His plan is to open communication from
Vera Cruz TO Acapulco on the Pacific side, under
a grant from the Mexican government, and thence
connecting with the various lines of steamers.
Mr.. Pearce presented petition from certain Tex
creditors, asking payment from the United States
Treasury.
Mr. Upham presented resolutions from the Ver-
mont Legislature, in favor Of the suppression of the
Slave Trade
Mr.. Walkers resolution that the Committee on
Revolutionary Claims employ clerk was debated
and passed.
The various private bills ordered engrossed on
Friday were also passed.
Mr.. Whitcomb introduced bill granting right of
way and land for railroad from the Wabash TO the
Missouri river.
Mr.. Underwood replied in detail to Mr. Doug lass,
and concluded by submitting an amendment, propo-
sing the distribution Of the public lands to the older
States, amounting altogether to about 14OOO000
acres, and advocated the same.
On motion of Mr.. Badger the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE-Mr Briggs presented memorial from
the citizens of New York, praying for the immediate
establishment Of mint in that city; also statement
of the amount of gold bullion received there from
California during The year 1851.
Mr. Fowler of Mass, presented memorial from
GIT voters in Bristol County, in favor of protec.
tive tariff.
The motion made BY Mr. Fuller Of Maine on Mon
day last, for suspension of the rules, to enable him
to offer resolution calling on the heads Of depart
ments TO report what claims have been presented
since March 4th ls49 what allowed principal and
interest, who acted as agents, the person who re-
ceived the money, and who interested was
taken up. Mr. Campbell of Ohio desired him to
modify the resoluti so as to include the claims
since March 4lh ls49. Mr. Fuller declined.
The yeas and nays were taken on the motion to
suspend, and decided in the affirmative. Mr. Fuller
then introduced his, and demanded the previous
question:
MIR Campbell asked the withdrawal Of his amend.
ment, in order to enable him to effect his Object
Mr. Fuller objected, and the previous question was
seconded.
The yeas and nays were taken on ordering the
main question, and stood, yeas IS, nays So. The
resolution then adopted.
The House bill, in favor OF making land warrants
assignaDle and the Senate BILL for similar purpose,
were taken up and referred to the Committee Of the
Whole on the state of the Union, and made the spe-
cial order of the day, for Thursday next and until
disposed Of
Mr. Smith Of Alabama, under suspension of the
rules offered resolution calling on the President to
transmit to the House, the correspondence between
Kossuth and Capt. Long, while on board the Mis-
sissppi, and also the letters Of Com Morgan and
Moore, which adopted.
MIR Gormon Of Indiana, reported resolution from
the Commltlee on Printing, in favor of contract ny
Will nltsSfS. OOndlueOn Armstrong Tor the
printing and binding, and offered resolution to
obtain he census early. Mr. Evans opposed the res.
olutcn, Tie object Of which, he said, was to force
Congress to abandon the contract SYSTEM and return
to the former corrupt method. He moved, as an
amendment, that the printing be given to the lowest
bidder, and that Government furnish the paper. Mr.
Venable opposed the amendment, if Donaldson &
Armstrong had any claim, why let it be paid at once,
SO that they might know when to stop. He smoke
against the federal doctrines Of the Union. and
against this mmenze pouring out of the treasury into
these editors pockets to aid them in forming public
opinion. lie referred to the compromise measures
OF the last session, all Of which he opposed. excen,
that for the re-capture of fugitive slaves. After
briefly advocating the amendment offered bv Mr.
Evans, he was replied to by MIR Nabors, who spoke
at some length in opposition 10 Mr. Venable, and in
defence of the editors of the Union. Before con-
GLIDING, however, he gave way to motion for adj
journment.
Washington Items,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.