The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-12-28
xxxIII coNGREss---lsT SESSION.

Washington, Dec. 20..
SENATE Shields gave notice ofa joint resoIu-
iion authorizing the President TO confer the rank
of Lieut. General, by brevet, for eminent servi-
ces, Oh Gen. Scott.
Sc" ard presented remnnstrance of the cti-
zens of Rochester against any international copy
wright law; also, petitions from New York in favor
of the construction of Ship Canal around the
Falls of Niagara. .a
Weller presented memorial of the u S. Ar
my on the frontiers, asking for increase of pay.
Weller said that Colonels on the frontiers did
not receive pay equal to that of bricklayers in
San Francisco, did Captains receive as much
as hod carriers; and he was sure that scayepgers
in San Francisco received niger compensation
than Lieutenants in the Army.
Foote gave notice of bill granting land for the
support of the INDECENT and insane.
Hamilton introduced bill to satisfy the French
Spoilaon Clnims: referred to foreign relations.
Hunter introduced bill to extend the ware
houseing system by establishing private bonded
warehouses. ....-
Seward offered resolution directing inquiry
whether any legislation be necessary to secure
rights of citizenship to children of American citi-
zens, born in foreign countries: laid over.
Johnson introduced two bills granting land to
Arkansas for Railroad purposes. ..x
Chase offered resolution that all Sessions. and
ell proceedings of Senate be published.
Fitzpatrick presented memorials of Alabama
and Mississippi Railroads praying for duties on
Railroad Iron.
Everett offered resolution directing inquiry as
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American citizens born in foreign countries: the
Chair said the Senator from N York had offered
similar resolution. Everett's was laid over, and
Stewards was taken up and adopted. ~
Sumner offered resolution directing enquiry as
to expenditures of effecting a reduction of ocean
postage: agreed to. .rs ~.
The Chair presented report of the census,
and the Superintendent ordered it printed.
Seward offered resolution calling for corres-
pondence with the government of the Sandwich
Islands: agreed to.
A resolution offered by Chase, some time ago,
directing inquiry by the Committee on Roads and
Canals, to the expediency of constructing
Railroad from of the Western States to the
Pacific, was taken up.
Gvin opposed the reference of the subject to
that Committee, and moved postponement of
the resolution: agreed to-Yeas, %; Noes, not
counted
Mr.. Gwinn moved to receive it: session agreed
to it.
During it message was received from the Pre-.
sdeut transmitting certain documents in answerto
resolutions of the Senate of April last, requesting
information in regard to certain transactions be-
tween Capt. HoIlns and the authorities San Juan
de Nicsraugua. Also certain correspondence
touching the claim of General Armstrong: Both
unanimously ordered to be printed and referred.
Adjourned. =-#----
HoUsE.-Bocock from Committee on naval af
fairs, reported bill authorizing the constru ction
of six first class rigates, appropriaiug So
600, ,000 the vessels to be built by contract or at
the U. S Navy yard, as the Secretary the Ma
Wy may elect: Referred to the Committee of the
whole. s-aE a.. .s=5 aa ea
MIR. Bocock presented report from the Board
of officers appointed to investigate the ofthe
failure, of certain steam frigates: Ordered TO be
printed.
! House resumed the consideration,
! Mr.. Sages resolution authorizing the Secretary
of the Interior to purchase Mount Vernon estates.
Mr. Bailey called for the yeas and nays on lay
| ing the esolutinn on the table.
The Chairmau asked the gentleman TO with
draw tic motion and let the resolution 90 to a
| committee.
Bailey said, "No. want to kill this thing" in
the most emphatic way.
| The resolution was tabled-eS to IS.
Mr.. Dean offered the resolution of which he had
given notice, presenting sword and the thanks of
Congress to Capt. Iugraham. After some debate
referred to committee foreign relations.
| Mr.. Tweed introduced bill establishing mint
u New York City: Referred
Mr. Florence introduced bill extending the
provisions of the several laws granting bounty lands
to the officers and soldiers, who have been engaged
in the military seavce of the u. States. Refer
| red.
Mr. Ciugman, in pursuance of previous notice,
introduced bill giving credit TO the importers of
railroad iron. He advocated the measure at soma
length.
Mr. Houston opposed the measure.
| Mr. Jones moved to lay the bill on the table. ba.
ing, as he said, opposed to the credit system.-
| Lost.
| Mr.. Cobb proposed an amendment ,ha. made
cases OF the extension of duties six per cent. In,
terest shall be paid.
Mr. Jones moved to lay the bill and amendment
on the table, Lost.
| The bill was referred to the committee of the
whole.
Mr.. Houston submitted resolution referring
the various branches of the Presidents Message
to appropriate committees.
| Mr.. Smith took the floor aud commenced speak
ing in reference to the Kotza affaia aud after ex,
pressing his appreciation of Marcys letter to Mr..
! Hulsemann, said he 0ondomned the Mhola ranor,