Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-27
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Hs a.. VI f. TUESDAY, JAIL 10
Senate-Mr. Shields reported back the
House bill sypsoprating $4,000 for an
equestrian sAIue of Washington; passed
unanimously.
Mr.. So,e called for information relative
to the clolns of American citizens against
1ayti. Adopted.
The Pacific Railroad bill was postponed.
The resolution of Mr.. Cas-. reaffirming
the Monroe doctrine and applying il TO Cuba
was taken up, when MIR. Cass proceeded 10
discuss the subject at great length. His
speech will fill ten or twelve columns of the
Washington papers.
Mr.. Butter of South Carolina followed MIR.
Cass.
The subject was further discussed by Mr..
Hale, who thought that if annexation was 10
go on, we ought TO turn our eyes TO Canada.
Mr.. Mason of Virginia got the floor, when
the Senate adjourned
HOuse.-The bill TO suppress the circula>
ton OF small notes in The District of Column
bia was taken up and the question put on the
first amendment which was adopted. The
amendment makes the utiering notes as cur
rency in the district under the denomination
oil hive dollars liable to indictment for mis-
demeanor and punishable by an imprlson-
ment OF not less than ten days, nor more than
one year, and fine of not less than 100 nor
more than $500. Several other amendments
were adopted, making the bill more stringent
than originally reported, when the bill
passed-Yeas 81, Nays 80,
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10.
Senae.-Mr. Hamlin reported resolution
calling upon the Treasury Department for a
plan Oft new general revenue law.
The Military Appropriation Bill was
passed.
The Senate then took up Mr.. Coss's reso-
luton.
The Senate then took up the bill provi-
ding for a railroad 10 the Pacific. discus
sion ensued, during which several amend
menIs and notifications were offered. Pen
ding the question the Senate adjourned.
HouSe.-The House took up the New
York Mint bill when Mr.. Chandler of Penn
expressed his views in opposition to the
measure.
The Speaker then laid before the House
report from the Secretary Of the Interior,
stating that the efforts TO induce the Florida
Indians to emigrate had been unsuccessful
and suggesting that other means be resorted
to 10 compel their removal. Referred TO the
Committee on Military Affairs.
..-.-s .-es THURSDAY, Jan. 20.
Senate.-Mr. Pearce presented memorial
from ship owners and others, setting forth
the evils resulting from corporal pun
isliment in the conan ercial marine, and ask
log a substitute therefor.
The Pacific railroad bill was referred to
committee of five. .r----
The House bill to suppress the circulation
of small bills in the District Of Columbia,
was referred
The Pacific Railroad bill was taken up and
debated.
HouSe.-The New York Mint bill was ia
ken up and discussed, the question being on
its passage.
The Senate bill 10 prohibit executions in
the District of Columbia, was taken up and
passed by vote OF % to 81.
A message was received from the Presi-
dent in answer 10 the resolution ofihe House
ofthe 2Sth December, requesting information
relative TO The capture and con6scalon by
the Spanish authorizes the barque Geor-
gianna, and brig Susan Loud. Ordered to
he printed, and referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
FRIDAY, Jan. 81.
Sendte.--Mr. Seward presented two peti.
tons from New York, praying that the gov
erment of the United States would no lon.
ger permit or engage in the traffic OF land,
but grant it in lots to actual settlers.
Several private bills were passed.
The Senate afterwards adjourned TO Mon
day.
The House adjourned TO Monday.