Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-12-22
CONGREssIONAL.
WasH1SGrer. Dec. l3.

5s WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.
SENArE.--After a long debate on filing vacan-
cies onyarieus Committees, the chair was author
lied TO fill them.
Leeislature in favor Of the distribution Of the pub
lie lands to actual settlers
The Kentucky contested election was resumed.
Mr.. Mangur, withdrew his amendment
Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee, moved an amend
ment declaring Mr. Dixon member of the Sen
ate from Kentucky.
ar. Mason was in favor of reference.
Mr.. Underwood supported Mr.. Dixon's claim,
citing many preceaents; the argument was con-
tinued until three o'clock, when the Senate ad-
journed. =
. HeUsE-Mr Brooks resolution in regard to
referring that portion of the message relative to
the Tariff to a special committee was taken up.
Mr., Jones, of Pennsy ylvania, opposed the resolu-
ton, and said that although there was surplus on
the Treasury now, we might soon find ourselves
in deficiency. He intimated the probability of
war, and expressed the opinion that in less than
twelve months we should find France, backed up
by Russia, prepared to test with US the question
whether or not foreign government shall gain a
foot hold in our continent.
The debate on the tariff question was continued
at great length when the committee rose, and
without definite action, adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 49,.
HoUsE.-Mr Stewart appointed on the commit
tee Of commerce, vice Mr.. johnson. of Tennessee
was excused.
The resolution referring the Presidents mes
sage to appropriate committees, was resumed :
In a discussion on the Tariff, Mr.. Mead, of Va
urged the taking off of the duty on Railroad Iron.
He said it would promote Railroad building and
thus conduce to the developement of the resources
of.the country.
1Mr. Santon gave his reason for opposing an ae-
culnuIation of a surplus in the Treasury, and
avowed himself ready to vote for modification of
the Tariff provided it did not affect industry.
Mr.. Giddings introduced slavery speech, re-
marking that slave-trading was the only kind
pretectsd. He said man whosesdeath was an
liounced in the Senate, put forth the heprogramme
which was carried through by the influence of the
Executive. Each year the President has congrat-
ulated the country on the protection afforded the
Southern masters. He said moro fugitive slaves
pdSScu
than ever before. e 81 ssz
SENATE.-Mr. 1Atcheson again took the chair
on account Of the sickness Of Mr. King. sA-r
Mr.. Davis presented petitions, asking that the
operations of the steamboat bill, passed lastses-
9 on be postponed = i.
Mr.. Broadhead gave notice of a bill changing.
the Bounty Land Law, as to give one hundred
and sixty acres ofland.
WAsHISGToN, Dec. l6
SgsaTE-Mr. Chase introduced a bill ceding
10 OhSo the public lands in that State, remaining
slnsold and unaPpropriated:
Mr.s Gwin gave notice of his intention to Gallup
bill toremit the duties certain imported goods
d.stroyed BY fire. -
On motion Of Mr.. Clemens, the Senate took up
a joint resolution authorizing the President to
confer the rank Of Lieut.. General by brcvet, OH
Maj. Gen. Scott, for mertorious services, and
some verbal amendments were made, the subject
was then Postponed-
MIR. Hunters motion to allow the presiding Of
fcer the Senate to sign bills in his room, instead
of in the presence of the Senate, on account Of
illness, was agreed to by the unanimous consent
Of the Senate. qz
The Kentucky ecatnenP Mr.. Hale asked,
could Senator resiga after death! He argued
in favor of Mr.. Dxon7s claim, contending chat it
is too plain for the remotest doubt
Mr.. Foncey followed, replying to Mr.. Hale and
Messrs Miller and Davis argued that Mr. Dixon's
rights unquestionable.
Mr.. Douglas got the floor when the Senate ad-
journcd.
HousE-Fhe House went into Committee on
the Resolution to refer the Presidents message to
appropriate committees.
MIR. Jones, of Tennessee, offered an amendment
to Mr. Brooks proposition fer referring tlat por-.
tion. OF the message having reference to the Tariff
and customs to select committee, which was
adopted, yeas 81 to so. The amendment provides
that in the report of the bill the ad Valors prin-
cples shall be retained and the present duties re-
duced with view to 'the collection of no more
revenue than is requisite for the acconomica al ad-
ministration of the lGoycrnment. E
tHiilyer offered an amendment asserting that
the doctrine Of Protection should be abandoned
and duties only levied for raising revenue. Adopt
ed: yeas IS, nays Al.
Thomas M. Howe offered an amendment in
strueting the committee to report specific duties
wherever practicable, with ayiew of preventing
frauds on the revenue by nsideor by under valua-
tion. Rejected.
The House, after a long debate on Brooks
proposition in regard to the Tariff voted it down
!. by large majority. The House adjourned.
ss.sfee ss3s5zas & WASHINGTON, Dec. IT,
HoUsE-Two private bills were considered but