The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-06

PHILIP ALLEN, elected senator by the legislature oil
Rhode Island Tor the term OF years from the 4h oil
March, 1853; which were read
Mr.. DAWSON presented the credentials OF the Hon
JoHS BELL, elected senator by the Legislature OF Ten
for the term oil years from The 4lh oil March,
1853; which were read.
Nessrs. JOHNSON, ALLEN, and BELL lhereupon pre-
sented themselves. and the oath prescribed by the
silu,on was administered to them; after which they
Mr.. BENJAMIN. Mr.. President, will state that the
Hon JOHN SLIDELL has been elected by the legislature
by the resignation OF Hon. Mr. SouLE. lie is pres
emf but has yet received his Credentials presume
there will be objection to his being
No objection being made the oath was administered 10
Mr.. SLIDELL, and lie took his seat in the Senate.
On motion by Mr.. BRODHEAD, il was
Ordered That The Secretary acquant the House of Rep
rceDs,ives that quorum Of the Senate has assembled,
and the Senate is ready 10 proceed TO business.
HOUR MEETING
On motion by Mr.. BADGER,
Odertd That The daily hour of meeting Of the Senate BIO
u o'clock, m until otherwise ordered
DAILY PAPERS.
MI. BADGER submitted the following order which
considered BY unanimous consent, and agreed 10
Ordered. That the members of the Senate shall, from the
commencement Of the present session. DO supplied with
hve daily papers, or Publications equivalent thereto, in lieu
Of the number heretofore ordered.
NOTICES OF BILLS
Mr. GWlN gave notice that he should to- morrow, OF
on some early day thereafter ask leave to introduce bills
OF the following titles:
bill TO authorize and direct The payment OF certain
moneys the treasury OF the Stale of Callor MA which
collected the pors OF said Stale revenue upon
imports since the ratification OF the treaty of peace be-
tween the United States and the republic OF Mexico and
PRIOR 10 the admission OF said State into the Union.
bill to authorize the appointment OF United States
district judge for the southern district OF CalIiossa and
for other purposes
A bill TO pay the expenses incurred by The Slate OF
California Tor The suppression OF Indian hoses in said
State.
LII Il l,,o II. G.
Francisco, in California, via the Sandwich islands TO
shanghai, IN China.
bill to make donation of the public lands 10 the
State OF California Tor the purpose OF constructing rail.
road and teegaphc line from the city OF San Francisco
the Colorado river southeastern boundary of SAID
State. with branch passing through the valley OF The
Sacramento nver 10 The boundary ne between said Stale
asd the Territory oil Oregon.
Mr. JONES. OF Iowa, gave notice that he would to-
morrow, some early day thereafter ask leave in.
,oduce bill 10 make grant OF land 10 the State of
Iowa. TO AID IN the construction oil certain railroads from
the Mississippi 10 the Missouri rivers, in said State.
Mr. BRODhEAD gave notice that he would tom
row. early day thereafter, ask leave 10 intro
duce bill 10 extend the prsvislons OF the several
granting bounty lands the officers and soldiers who
have been engaged 10 the military service OF the United
States.
morrow early day thereafter. ask leave to
oduce bill grating 10 the State OF Iowa certain alter
male sections OF pubic lands for the construction OF rail-
roads therein.
lie also gave notice that he would To morrow, or on
subsequent day, ask leave 10 introduce bill to
organze territorial government Tor the Territory OF
Nebraska.
ADJOURNMENT.
Mr. GWIN Mr.. President. as think the House will
no, get organized 10 day. move that the Senate now
ADJOURN
Mr. BRODHEAD suggested tina, a committee nigh,
be appointed 10 act in conjunction with the committee To
be appointed by the House upon It's ait
upon the President
The question being put, the motion was not agreed to-
SANDWICH ISLANDS
Mr. SEWARD submitted the following resolution for
consideration; which was read:
Rssoped, That the President be requested IL not IN his
nca,e to the Senate correspondence ra, may have
taken place between the government Of the United States
and his Msjes,y the King Of the Sandwich islands.
The resolution lies one day. under the rule.
MORTALITY AMONG rNIcRASTs
Nh. FISH submitted the following resolution for con.
sldeTation; which was read
RsopeS That select committee Of five be appointed
consider the and OF sckaess aud
mortality prevailing board tho cm,grsut ships the
voyage this county whether any and what fu rihe
legislation is needed Tor the better proccon Of the
aud lives Of passengers on board such vessels.
MT F. II there be objection, will ask for the
consider alton OF the resolution at this time.
MIR HAMLiN Allow me 10 sngg,s, that there would
be great propety in waiting until the appropriate com
miees shall be appointed, to whom resolutions can be
referred dese TO inquire what proposed 10 be done
Mr FISH The resolution provides for the appoint
meni OF select commIi,se. am not that there
Is any regular committee 10 whom IL would be appropr
ale to refer this subjsci. which is OF practical
importance. Vssscis arriving, bringing a thou
sand daily to one single port, and these pas
sengers are actually decma,ed upon the voyage it,s
matter regard to which there should be no delay and
desire to have the subject taken up and considered as
early N possible.
Mr. ADAMS | am not disposed to object to the res.
oluuon but ! think we would better have the Pre- j.
DENIS message before acting upon such matters
The PRESIDENT. II there be objection, the res.
olnuon must lie over.
Mr.. HAMLIN. interpose no objection other than
that this 10 legislative matter. and j, entirely unusual
to take up such subjects until have been advised oI
the organization OF the House.
Mr.. MASON. have no doubt but that this is a very
proper SUBJECT Tor action but until the House or
ganzed, and We have received the executive communi-
cation. think II had better lie over
The resolution accordingly lies over one day. under the
rule.
Mr. BRIGHT submitted The following resolu,;oo !.
which was considered by unanimous consent and
to;
Rssoipsd Thattwo chr plains of different
be appointed for The by each
70 interchange weekly bst~e cen the two houses.
On motion, the Senate adiosrned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Alta. NJ the Clerk of the last House of Representa-
lives (Col John w Foney) called the House TO order
and according usngc. proceeded call the roll OF the
members OF the House of Representatives Of the thirty.