Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-22
WAsuINsToN, Dec. IA.

SenATE.-The Senate commenced
business a, 30 minutes past II o'clock.
Numerous petitions were presented.
Mr. Shields iutroduc d "A bill author
izing llincls TO sci c, the residue OF C r
tain lands granted that state n 1927 TO
aid in the construction Of Canals.
Mr. Seward moved that all papers on
file relating to the Niagara Ship Canal
be referred to the committee on com
merce.-Adopted.
Mr.. Brodhcad introduced bill giving
farther remedies to Patentees-Relerr-
ed.
Mr.. Adams introdu ed bill granting
lnnde to Louisiana and Mississippi for
Railroad purposes.
MIR. Badger offered a resolution au-
,horlzing the Committees TO employ
Clerks.
Mr.. Sumner offered a resolution direct.
ing enquiry as t. the cxpcdiency OF hav-
.ng the United States Statutes revised
and collected. Adopted.
Mr.. Hunter presented the credentials
OF MIR. Clay, Senator elect from Alaba.
MA.
Mr.. Clay appeared and was sworn.
Mr. Dodge OF Iowa, introduced bill
to organize the territory Of Nebraska.
Referred.
At 20 minutes before one O'Clock, the
Senate adjourned.
| HOUSE. Nir. Barton stated that by
courtesy he was appointed chairman Of
the Military Committee, but while he
was willing 10 serve on the Commlt,t e
he lel, il inconycnient TO discharge the
duties Of that post, ,--thereiore he had
! declined and the Committee appointed
! .Nr Rissel Chairman.
Mr.. Norton offered resolution, in
slrucling the Committee on Commerce.
to report a bill as soon as practicable for
! the completion OF public works Tor which
appropriations were made by the last
/ Congress.
On motion ol Mr.. Bayly the resolution
was ahlcd. Yeas, l02; Nays 70.
! SENATE The Senate met at IL m.
Senator Seward ot New York pre-
scented a memorial from Mr. SaIoman,
! requesting IN examination 10 be made
into his patent substituting carbonic
! arid ,rus inr foam, younr
The me norial was on motion referred
| O the committee on Naval affairs.
The Hon. Senator also gave notice
of till. which he should shortly intro
duce, providing for the construction at
an early day, of railroad through the
territories Of the United States, from
the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
Numerous psu,ions, relating 10 vari-
subjects, were received and referred
and number Of papers, previously
presented, were Withdrawn.
Sundry private bills were then intro
duced and disposed OF.
Senator Hunter OF Virginia, moved
that so much OF tue Presidents message
as related TO financial affairs, be refer
rcd TO the committee on finance. The
motion was adopted
On motion Of The several committees,
the Message was divided according to
the usual custom, and appropriately re-
TERED 10 The respective committees.
On motion OF s., nator Gwin, of Cali
iornla, "A res luton was adopted, in
structIng the committee on commerce
10 inquire into the condition Of commerce
OH the Pacific coast. and whether lur-
thcr Legislation by Congress is nccessa.
ary Tor its better Development or pro.
lection.
| Senator Gwin also introduced bill
providing for the rcapponiment Of a
United States Judge Tor the Southern
District or California. Alter a brief
consideration, the bill was referred TO
the judiciary committee.