The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-12-28
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
REPORTED BY TkLEGRAPL.

ana OUtfeu tne cuStOulhFN IesolullOuS. I1t
was followed by Hunter and Wilisms afIel
which the Senate adjourned.
HousE.-Mr Benton rose to a privileged
question, announced that Jose Manuel Gal
legos, delegate from New Mexico was pres
ent to take the customary oath.
Mr.. Richardson called for the reading oi
the commission, and Mr.. GallegoS was then
sworn.
Mr.. Richardson presented the evidence
and the poll book of New Mexico relating tv
the contested election case.
Mr.. Houston, from the Committee on
Ways and Means, reported bill making
appropriations for the year ending June
1855; also, deficiency bill, and bill ma
king appropriation for the payment ofinval-
ids and other pensioners. R,frrred 10 the
Committee of the Whole. s "
A resolution was received from the SEN
ate announcing the death Of Senator Ather-
ton. After obituaries, delivered by Messrs.
Hubbard and Orr, the House adjourned.
.g ID WAsHrSeroN, December 20.
SEHATE.--Mr. Shields gave notice Of a
joint resolution authorizing che president to
confer the rank of Lieutenant General by
Brevet. for eminent services.
Mr. Seward presented renlonstrance Of
tie citizeus of Rochester against an inter-
national copy right law; also petitions from
New I Tork in favor of the construction OF
a ship canal around the falls of Niagara.
Mr. Weller presented memorial from
os, c,f31 e.. g..
increase of pay, Mr.. Weller SAID that Co,
loneIs on the frontiers did not receive pay
equal to brick-layers in San Francisco, nor
| did captains receive as much as hod car
riers, and he was sure scavengere in San
francisco received higher compensation
than Lieutenants in the army. s.us... ID.
Mr. Foote gave notice of Bill granting
land for the support of INDECENT insane per-
| sons. 3 ~ A. .G ast9
Mr.. Hamlm introduced bill to satisfy the
French spoliaton claims: whi+h was re.er-
red to Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mr. Hunter introduced a bill to extend
the warehousing system by establishing
private bonded warehouses. f l-a.
| Mr.. Seward offered resolution directing
inquiry whether any Legislation is necessary
to secure the rights OF citizenship to children
Of American citizens born in foreign coun-
tries. Laid over. L ss.M 81 rs
Mr.. Johnson introduced two bills gran
ting lands to Arkansas for Railroad pur-
poses. .t-...-.. ...
Mr. Chase offered resolution that all
sessions of the Senate be in public.
| Mr. Fitzpatrick presented the memorials
Of the Alabama and Mississippi Railroads
paying credit for duties on railroad IRON
| Mr.. Everett offered a resolution direct
ing inquiry as to what legislation is neees-
sorry to protect children OF American citi-
zens born in foreign countries. .5. -
! The Chair said the Senator from New
York had offered simi ar resolution. Mr.
Everett's resolution was laid over, and Mr..
Stewards taken up and adopted.
Mr. Summer offered resolution, which
was agreed to. as to the cxpediency Of a
reduction of ocean postage. .a-s....i.-. r..s
Mr.. Seward offered d resolution calling
for the correspondence with the Govern
ment Of the Sandwich Islands. Agreed
to "f #'..-4 "
The resolution offered by Mr. Chase some
time ago, directing inquiry by the commit
tee on roads and canals as tc the expedien.
cy of constructing railroad from the Wes-
tern States to the Pacific was taken up.
Mr.. Gwinn opposed the reference OF the
subj ect to that committee, and moved the
postponement the resolution. Agreed to
yeas 90, noes not counted. a
Mr.. Gwinn moved to go into an executive
session, during which message was receiv-
ed from the President transmitting certain
documents, in answer to resolution of the
Senate of April last, requesting information
in relation to certaia transactions between
Capt IIollins of the Cyane and the authori
ties of San Juan de Nicaragua; also certain
correspondence touching The CLAIM of the
brig Gen. Armstrong; both unimportant,
ordered TO be printed and referred. The
doors was then opened and then the Senate
adjourned. ,a
HousE.--Mr. Bocock, from the commit.
tee on Naval Affairs, reported a bill author
izing the construction OF six first. class steam
frigates, appropriating $4,000, 900, and the
vessels to be built by contract or al the
United States Navy Yards, as.he Secreta-
ry of the Navy may elect; referred to the
committee of the whole. l7a2'
The House then resumed the reconsider
alton of Mr.. Sage's resolution authorizing
the Secretary OF the Iuterorto purchase Mt.
Vernon. 7@4a &gs5aiAa tH
Mr.. Bsyly called for the yeas and noes
on laying the resolution on the table. 1855
Mr.. CIingham asked the gentleman to
Withdraw his motion; and let the resolution
90 to some committee. a"saa2 assaW ,19A
Mr.. Bayly.-No;1 i want to kill the thing
in the most emphatic way ;1la0m saj
The resolution was lad on the table bysa
vote of 68to 85. EAaoEbs7 sos 4ea 2at %
MFR. Dean offered a resolution, OF which
he had given notice, presenting a sword
and thanks TO Capt. Ingraham; referred tc
committee on Foreign Relations.
| Mr.. Clingman, in pursuance Of previous
notice, introduced a bill granting credit to
imports on railroad iron, and advocated the
measure at some length r.F-H ,aa
Mr.. Shelton opposed the measure.
/ Mr.. Jones moved to lay the bill on the
table, being, as he said, opposed to The
crdit system, lost. gaa1 aaa!6a&s $40,
Ii Mr.. Cobb proposed an amendment. tina
in all cases efssextension Of duties, 8 PEI
cent interest shall be paid, ,a =, s.
i Mr.. Jones Of Tennessee moved to lay til,
lbilland amendment on the table. Most
ayes 86--noes So. and the bin was then "
tered to the committee ofthe whole on sh,
state Of the Union. sa3aGi rn.ay5n w s.4g