The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-01-12
THTRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
TUESDAY,, January IL, 1858.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr.. SUMNER presented the memorial of sun.
dry steamboat owners of Boston praying compen-
sation for services rendered during the storm which
occurred in that harbor in April, 1850, and which
destroyed the Clubhouse at Minot's Ledge.
THE long BRIDGE.
Mr. MASON presented the memorial of the
members OF the Virginia Legislature, and OF the
City Councils of Alexandria praying the repair or
the reconstruction of the long bridge.
LAND Foa RAILROADS.
Mr.. JONES presented the joint resolution Of the
Legislature OF Iowa, praying grant of land for
the construction OF certain railroads in that State
STEAMERS TO CHINA. $50
MIR. MALLORY presented the memorial of Am
orose W. thompson, praying contract for a line
of mail steamers between San Francisco and
Shanghai, China.
HOSPITAL MONEY. o9H
MIR. BRODHEAD presented sundry memorials
praying the repeat of the tax on seamen's wages
known as hospital money.
BILLS REFERRED AND PASSED.
All the private bills passed by the House on Fri
day last were taken up and referred to the aPPro
pirate committees.
House bill to cede to the State of Ohio the unfin-
ished portion of the Cumberland road lying within
that State Z
The House bill for the relief of the heirs and le-
gal representatives, of Joseph Arrow, deceased.
The bill 10 confirm certain private land claims
belonging to the Bastrop grant, in Louisiana.
And the joint resolution authorizing the Poet
master General TO contract for two ice boats on
the Potomac river, at cost not exceeding $40 600
per annum, were severally considered, read each
third time, and passed.
CREDENTIALS OF SENATORS
Mr.. DODGE presented the credentials of the
Hon. George w. JONES, Senator elect from the
State of Iowa for six years from the 4th of March
next.
Mr.. NORRIS presented the credentials of the
Hon. CHARLES G.. ATHERToN, Senator eject from
the State OF New Hampshire for ak years from
the 4th of March next.
THE MENoMsNEE INDIANS
Mr.. WALKER submitted the following regolu-
ton, which was agreed to:
Resolved, That the Committee on Indian Affairs
be instructed to inquire into and report to the
Senate what sum, if any, is equitably and justly
due from the United States to the Menofninee
tribe of Indians; and on what terms and condi
lions and in what manner such sum should be
paid to said Indians.
TONNAGE DUTIES.
On motion of Mr.. SEWARD, the bill to repeal
an act entitled r'An act concerning tonnage duty
the special order OF the day for Tuesday ght
POSTAL CONVENTION.
Mr.. DAVIS submitted the following resolution,
which was adopted
Resolved, That the President, If not incompati
BILE with the public interest be requested to com
munlcate such information he possesses in regard
TO the execution OF the postal convention between
the United States and Great Britain, stating whe
ther postal matter is forwarded by the English
government in conformity with the provisions of
such convention.
THE BULwER-c4AYToN TREATY.
MIR. CASS said that as it was desirable that the
people of the United States should have all the in
formation necessary to the proper understanding
OF the matters debated yesterday, he would move
to go into Executive session. with view to remove
the seal Of secrecy on the proceedings that
treaty.
The motion was agreed to. l
At three O'Clock the doors were opened d..
And the Senate adjourned. a.a. e.