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WxsmEsroN, january I9.--SEEArE.-The,
credentials Of s. s. Phelps, Senator from
Vermont, to '6l the place Of Mr.. Upham,
were presented. He was sworn in and took
his seat /
The military academy bill with amend.
mehts concurfed In, and the bill passed.
Mr.. Cass' Monroe doctrine resolutions
were taken up, and Mr.. Muson having the
floor, made a speech, taking the ground that
Monroe's declaration was made under pecu-
liar circumstances, and had the desired ei-
feet, and should not be revived unlese a re-
c%nrrence Of such a state Of affairs. Mr.,
Cas- responded. 3 h0a' b.
Mr.. Dixon gave notice Of his intention to
offer a resolution referring the Bulwer trea-
" to the committee on Foreign Relations,
with directions to report if the treaty had
been violated. On Mr.. DixoR's motion, de-
bate postponed till Tuesday. -'-
The Pacific Railroad bill was then con-
sidcred, Mr. Brooks substitute was ruled
out Of order. 81 N7-- "
Mr.. Chase offered an amendment, striking
out the provisions for branches and te'mini,
and leaving the point to be decided by the
President after the survey by the United
States engineers.
The bill was further debated, and the
Senate adjourned without action.
The HOUSE took up the New York branch
mint bill. Debate ensuing until morning
hour expired.
A message was received from the Presi-
dent relative to the refusal Of the Florida
Indians 10 remove west Of the Mississippi,
and asking action upon the subject. Also,
, relative TO the Armisted negroes claim from
the Government OF Spain for their value.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to get
up the French spolation bill, when the
House adjourned.
WAsHIsGToN, Jan. 2O.-SENATE-The
, Report Of the Secretary Of the Treasury wa:
f received and referred.
Mr.. Seward presented the petition OF the
New York Legislature relative to the dis
tribution Of public lands to the several States
for internal improvements.
: The report OF the Commissioner to ruI
the Mexican boundary was presented ant
= referred.
The Pacific Railroad bill was taken up
D and after a short debate, the Senate wen
D into executive session.
The Senate then adjourned.
l~loUsE-Tbe Speaker announced the irs
e business to be on the question whether thebil
estab ishing the New York branch mint b
d rejected, which was debated till the expira
C ton Of the morning hour.
I The Presidents Message in answer t
a the resolution calling for Information touch
: ing the coniscation and capture, by tn
Spanish authorities, of the barquo Geotgi
ana and the brig Susan Loud was ordered t
II BIO printed.
Mr.. Polk moved to reconsider the motto
@ to print; he wanted the documents to go I
G the conn ittee, that it might be determine
whether it was prudent to publish them
Mr.. Stanley demanded their publication i
justice to the President. Pending the dc
o bate the House adjourned.
The receipts of the fiscal year, as appea,
. by the report Of the Secretary Of the Treal
ury, are S6O,649,3lo, including the baIanc
on hand OF $l0,9ll,6l5. The expenditure
m for the same period are $46,49 1896. I'll
70 balance remaining III the. treasury July Is
1852, is $l4,632,l36 After deducting f,
payments on account Of public debts, an
N other expenses, there is estimited an, actui
balance undrawn on the first OF July ofabo,
$4,000, 900.
The total public debt registered is SGT
56O,3o5, less So, 40S, 7os by payment on nc
count Of loans leaving M actual indebted
ness Of $65, l3l ,692 exclusive Of The rcmaii
ing $4,000, 900 OF stocks TO be delivered
Texas.