New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-22
xXXIId CONGRESS. 700. sEcOsp SrsslO,

SENATE. WASHINGTON, Friday, Jan. 81, 1888
Mr.. SEWARD presented two petitions from
NryyYork praying that the Government o. the United
States would no longer permit or engage in traffic in
land but grant it IN lots 10 actual settlers.
Mr. SMITH presented petitions, setting forth
the claims Of Dr. Jackson Of Boston, the dscOverer
OF the Anastheuc Agent
Mr.. SHIELDS reported joint resolution di-
rcctng the President 20 the necessary surveys 70
be made for the sele,on Of the best site for bridge
the Potomac River and when selected authorz
ing the Secretary Of the Interior to contract for the con
stTuction Of said bridge
The Senate took up the bill compromising
the representatives Of Major Wgg of South Carolina
whose property was destroyed by the British in the
Revolution retaliation for acts Of Cen Greene, after
the execution Of Hayne.
The bill was debated and passed, allowing
interest from the ttl Of March, 1851
On motion of Mr. Mason, the report OF the
Committee on Foreign Relations the subject Of the
TChuantepec grants and The Rights Of American cti
zens was taken up and made the special order FOR the
first OF February.
The BIZ for the relief of Jacob J. Storr, was
passed
The bin for the relief of Lewis III. Bates aud
William Lacon passed.
The House bill for the relief OF Charles S.
Matthews, Charles Wood and James Hall contractors,
for furnishing marble to the Newfork Custom House,
was passed.
Bills for the relief of r. w. Meade and J.
W Mcintosh, and George bennett Of New Hampshire,
snd Rehecca Birdsoll were also passed.
Mr.. PEARcT moved the Senate go into Exc
cutiye Session.
Nr FIrZPATRCK said his State, which was so
deeply interested in the business in Executive Session,
bad not been represented here for some weeks lie OBJ
jecied be forced thus headlong into discussion Of
such important interests without time for reelection and
consultation with has colleague who was confined to his
room from illness.
The motion was agreed TO- Yeas u. Navs %.
. rpipatfoc hafnro = tho Hnnrc xva
ed and The Senate adjourned I'll Monday Nothing wa
done in Mr.. Badgers ease
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House proceeded TO the consideration OF
the bill Tor the relief OF David Mycre The claim grows
out Of Mycrle supplying Government with waterrotted
hemp, by which, u claimed has fortunes were rune
Amer two hours debate the bill passed.
Mr.. Polk called up the motion which was
pending from yesterday reconsider the vote ~ which
the Howe referred TO the Committee on Foreign Affair
and ordered to be printed message the President
IN regard 20 roations with Spain.
Mr.. SrASLY asked the gentleman 10 give his
reasons why the document should not be printed.
Mr. Polk replied he stated them yesterday
Mr.. IIOUsTON suggested this matter was not
iebateabe, ne the previous question was new pending.
Mr.. CABLE (OhiO) asked for the reading Of
the document
The SPEAKER said the gentleman had a right
10 hear il read
Mr.. Pork asked whether they had a right to
have i, read in Secret Session
The SPEAKER replied !. was competent Tor
the House 10 clear The galleries and close the doors
The interest now seemed 10 be on the in
crease as supposed the document 20 be OF great
mement
Mr. SrANIY remarked there were no secrets
in T.
A voice You have read it, thenl'
Mr.. PoLE-l don't desire To give the cOmmu-
uicaon publicly until know what it confirms and
De proper shall move the galleries De cleared.
Laughter
The SPEAKER-The motion is in order
Mr. HORENeE-l move an exception. VIII
become responsible for the two ladies IN tie gallery.
lLsughtcr)
Mr.. PoLK-If you become responsible Tor
TIE keeping OF by the young ladies' YOU
weighiy responsibility. Renewed laughter, IN which
Dir. SrASLY called for the reading OF the
rule which makes provision Tor clearing tie galleries
and closing tie doors when confidential comnunica.
lions received from the President Of the United
Ststes when the Speaker informs the House he has
communications 10 make which he cenceiyes ought 70
be kept secret
Mr. SrAyLY raised a question that this not
being coaidenjisl communication the doors cannot
be closed.
. The SPrAKER-The gentleman from Tennes-
see 20 states l.
Mr.. STANLY-Ile does not.
Mr.. PoLK-I have not examined il, bur have
learned from member somsthing OF what II contains
AZ the time, wishing 70 do injustice wish
tie g,leries 20 be cleared. Laughter.
Mr.. STsNLY repeated this was not cOliiden-
ti8l communication.
The SPEAKrR-The gentleman from Tonnes
see states that in his opinion the oommsac oE IS Of
such nature hist II ought not 70 eVublsAed
Mr.. PoLE-I wish TO be distinctly understood
have 10; examined the paper, and slE opposed 70
having any document connected with Affairs with
~plGflQuE unnlshal
"a first for the that the past teaches tie puD
Gcsiion OF TIE correspondence IA relation 70 the purchase
oi Cuba acts ssahls; the dignity q IL republic.
The SPrAKER-Ihe question Is hot debate
able
Mr.. TAYLOR said there seemed 10 be no inn
propriety IN the publication a. the President was
quested 10 furnish the Information net incompatible
with the public interests.
Mr.. BAYIY remarked she message referred
10 the case about which the gent Cun from Maine, Mr.
Smart made speech and he did not think there would
be any improperly IN the publication
The question was taken on the motion 10
clear the galleries, and neysycd, only sbsuf dozen
members voting afirnlatveiy.
The message was desired to DC read, and there
MSS much anxiety hesrir.
Mr.. CIARK-The paper from the Secretary
oi state 5 the sanle a. follows
TO rRE PRESIDENT OF TIE UNITED srATls. -
The Secretary STATE whom has been reiefrea ihe
resolution Of lie novss OF Representative o. % n.o
requesting the President 70 eolInuricate % ".
hSt -AiloA fall9c ~-sA re PNp.~
If any, have ben Aksu the -!h eAy o. JAnIaEy -,
for tie indenc .fon BY the spanish GoyernllnL o ne
CAPTAINS and crews oi the oe-A Cvots-1-
and brig susan Loud IN consequence OF ne
csptnre and ecrdscaron Of sid bark and eas BY
The Sranish anthoEiueS has the horror 70 fe7@ts
af measures which il is deemed izexpe,enf % specify,
are n prosress the adjustment Of al claims o. eHSEs OF
the United States against Her Csthae Naesys Govern
euf which EiSy have originated the Coz eifon De-
tie United States and Spain Of he I'm fs5 lt
tSigledl, EDWAEo ffeNkiE
Dated t7ih january
Il evident that many members OF the rouse VIZ