The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-12-28

mittee. presented report in favor of build.
ing six first class steam frigates.
Mr.. Hunter, from Finance Committee.
reported back bill to extend the warehouse
ing system by establishing private bonded
warehouses.
Mr.. Norris reported back bill to sup
press the circulation of paper money un.
der IS, in the District Of Columbia. The
bill was postponed until to morrow.
The French spoliation bill was referred
to select committee composed of Ham
lin, Thompson, Dawson, Pearce and
Johnston.
Mr.. Foot introduced bill granting
land to INDECENT Indians.
Mr.. Chase introduced bill dividing
Ohio into two judicial districts.
Mr.. Benjamin reported bill to extend
the limits Of the port Of New Orleans.
Mr.. Seward submitted a resolution,
which was agreed to, directing the Judi
ciary Committee to enquire whether. con-
sistent with the constitution, provision can
be made for referring causes, instituted
according 10 the course OF common law,
to referees, and whether such provision
would be expedient. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Phillips offered a resolu-
|tion instruciing Committee on Commerce
to inquire into the propriety of continuing
and completing such Of the river aud har-
bor improvements as were appropriated for
at the last session. which in the opinion OF
1.-The Committee are within the constitu-
ltional power CT the government. and re-
port by bill and otherwise. Motion to lay
on the table, lost. Yeas SIS, nays ll2.
/ The resolutions were then passed.
Yeas III; nays 50.
4 Mr.. Dean replied to the speech of Ger
rit Smith, on the Koszta affair. He de-
Tended the consistency of this government,
and spoke of the despotic character of the
Austrian nation. He said this govern
ment was not pledged TO the slave or any
other power. Slavery is local and mu-
nicipal institution, with which Congress
has nothing to do; so that the declaration
|of Mr.. Smith that this government is q
guiltier oppressor than Austria, was neither
lust nor true. Giddings replied briefly
, defending Smith.
After further debate the committee rose
and the House adjourned.
|, WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
SENArE.-Mr. Gwin gave notice Of sew
eral bills granting lands for railroads ir
California.
Mr.. uamlin introduced. bill to estab
: tlish line OF telegraph from the Missis
!, sippi river to the Pacific.
The joint resolution authorizing III
!. President to confer the title of Lieutenan
!. General oy Brevet, was taken up. and al
ter long debate, ordered TO be engross
il ed-yeas 3O-nays 12.
MIR. Cass offered resolution directin
!. inquiry as 10 the propriety of granting
! pension to the widow Of Capt. Gunnisor
, recently killed in Utah; adopted.
+ Sundry resolutions directing inquiry a
. Ito authorising orders or drafts Oh foreig
post offices to be used in place OF ordinar
drafts for remittances. were adopted.
Alter short Executive session, the Ser
, ale adjourned.
!. HousK.-Mr. Henn presented the err
) - dentiais Of Hadly B. Johnson, Delega'
= from Nebraska; referred 10 the comtnitte
!, on elections.
:. Mr. Cobb introduced bill giving fu
,her time Tor satisfying claims for boun'
- lands
n Several bills were introduced appropr
a aiine lands for railroads in the South an
" West, which were all referred.
% Mr.. Disney introduced the French Sp
liation Bill, which was referred 10 the cor
: mitice on Foreign Relations.
- WASHINGTON. Dec. %.
SENAFE.-Mr.J Jones Of Tennessee, ga
~ notice of bill 10 distribute the process
=. - of the sales Of public lands among Il
!, several States.
:" Mr.. johnson asked to be excused fro
e, 81 serving on the French Spoliation Comm
y. tee; agreed to.
Mr.. Brodhead gave notice Of b
:, making further provisions against counie
IN :; ieiting United States coin.
- -, But few members being present. I
4 Senate adjourned.
- HOUSE, AFTER some unimportant pl
!. ceedings. the House went into Commit
-, Of the Whole on the Presidents Messae
- Mr.. Philips had the floor. After sht
debate the committee rose and the Hou