Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-03-04
XXXII CONGRESS-2d Session.
SENATE.
Washington, Thursday, Feb. Il.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Several private bills were disposed OF, an
many unimporan. reports m ade.
Mr.. Douglas reported back the House bill es
tablishing the territorial government of Ne
braska and Washington.
Mr.. Underwood. from the Committee on
Foreign Relations. to whom referred the
memorials praying hat freedom OF religious
worship may be sacred TO Americans in other
countries, presented report, accompanied by
resolutions, recommending that in all future
treaties, provisions should be to secure freedom
of worship to all Americans in foreign Coun-
tries.
Mr.. Hamlin offered a resolution, which was
agreed to, requesting the Secretary Of War to
communicate the estimates for putting Portland
Me, in good condition Of defence.
Mr.. Weller offered resolution, requesting
the Postmaster General to communicate copies
of all propositions entered into, within the past
six months, for the transportation of the mails
from New York, New Orleans, and Vera Cruz,
to San Francisco, in California
MIR. Sumner offered resolution, directing
the Postmaster General to communicate a
statement of the amount of postage collected in
the United States, on account of the British
Post office, since the Postal Convention. Also
the amount OF commiss ion allowed u. S. Post
masters on the same. Adopted.
Mr.. Bright offered a resolution calling for
copies of The reports of the qualities Of the sew
cral coal fields and coal mines of the Western
States.
The resolution Of the Committee on Foreign
Relations, concerning the Tehuantepec treaty,
was postponed until Wednesday next, when
Mr.. Norris has the floor,
The Pach; Railroad bill was then taken up,
and Mr.. Bell resumed and concluded his speech
in favor Of the bill, commenced on Saturday,
9th inst.
Mr. Smith followed in favor Of the bill. IN
the course of his remarks, he said he was per-
fectly willing to leave this matter to be arranged
by the incoming President.
Mr.. Chase supported Mr.. Brodhead's sub.
stitute for preliminary survey, and the subjec
was postponed
After an executive sesson, which continued
until near o'clock, the Senate adjourned
HOUSE.
In the House the bill establishing reciprocal
trade with the British American Provinces
was taken up.
MOVEMENTS OF Gen. PIERCE.-N Ne,r York
Feb. l7-Severa gentlemen called upon th
President elect at the Astor House this morning.
and were received by him in private manner.
Two Committees, one from the Democratic
general and the other from the DemOcratc C
Union Club, also made him visit and were
cordially entertained.
At ii o'clock the General went down Ia
Bellows Island, in company with Governor
Seymour, to pay their respects To Mrs, Gen
Worth, who is al present sta ing there as the
guest of Major Sprague, commandant OF the
station.
The President elect left this afternoon at
fou' o'clock en- route for Philadelphia, and
well enough will go directly through to Wash
ington.
New JERSEY LEGIsLATUEE.-T Trenton, Feb
l7-There was great excitement IN the Leg.
islature to-day. The Air line railroad blil was
10 considered, and sent to a committee, proba.
by to be smo,hered to death. powerful
Abby influence on the joint companies arc
working against it. 1t will be reported ,o.mor
row, with the section allowing consolidation
with the companies of of other States.
The BALTIMORE STRIKE.-Baiimore, Feb
l6.-The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad me-
chancs sull refuse to 90 to work the Director,
having conceded but one dollar per week addi
tional, while II per cent. advance on former
salaries was demanded.
The employees at the Gas Works struck to
day for ID per cent. advance, which was I'M
lnediately conceded.
WAsHIsGToN, Frda y, Feb. ls.
SENATE.
Mr.. Gwin moved to take up the Pacific Rail
rad bill, which was agreed to.
Mr.. Davis, by consent, presented the creden
'ials of the Hon. Edward Everett, as Senator
from Massachusetts for six years from the All
Of March next.
Mr.. Cooper, who had the floor not being
present. Mr.. Borland took the opportunity L
express his views on the subiec, of railroad
bills, and particularly with respect 10 the bill
granting lands 10 the State of Arkansas for 4
railroad, which was passed some weeks ago
willie he was absent
Mr.. Sebastian also made explanations in re,
gard to the same bill.
Mr.. Cooper then spoke for more than an hou
in opposition TO the bill, and in favor Of Mr.
Broadheads substitute, which strikes out al
after the enaciing clause, and inserts provisions
tor preliminary surveys aud exploration of the
country, with view to ascertain the mos
practicable route for the construction of tn,
Tnad.
Messrs. Dodge Of Iowa, and Geycr, support
ed the bill.
hessrs. Soule and Bradbury said they woul,
vote against the substitute but were not there
by to be regarded as friendly to the bill as i
now stood.
Mr. Broadhead's substitute was then rejected
-y'as %, nays 81.
MI Mason earnestly opposed the bill.
MI Prau replied. saying a road 70 California
%ss m lsPensrb'e FOR The protection o. tina