Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-12-29
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Of Mr.. Atherton, and offered the Gus
tomsry resolutions; be was followed BY
Messrs. Hunter and Williams, when
the Senate adjourned.
HousK.-Mr. Benton rose to priyi.
legged question, and announced that Jose
Manuel Gallegas, the delegate from
New Mexico. was present to take the
customary osfb.
Mr. Richardson called for the read
ing Of the commission. Mr.. Gallegas
vas tAen sworn in.
Mr.. Richardson presented the evi-
dence and the poll books of New Mexi-
co. relating to the contested election
Mr.. Houston from the committee on
WAYS and Means, reported bill making
appropriations for the civil and diplo-
matte expenses of the Government for
the year ending June, 1855; also, the
deficiency bill, and bill making appro-
priations for the payment of invalid and
other pensions-referred to Committee
ef the Whole.
A communication was received from
the Senate relative to the death of Mr..
Atherton, and after the usual speeches,
&C., the House adjourned.
Tuesday, 20M-SEEArE.-Mr Shields
gave notice of joint resolution au-
thorizing the President to confer the
rank of Lieutenant General by Brevet,
for eminent services.
Mr.. Seward presented a remonstrance
of the citizens of Rochester against an
international copyright law; also. peti-
tons from N. York in favor of the con-
struction of ship canal around the falls
Of Niagara.
Mr. Weller presented memorial from
army officers on the frontiers, asking
for an increase of pay. Mr.. Weller
said that Colonels on the frontiers did
not receive pay equal to brick-layers in
San Francisco, nor did captains receive
as much as hod carriers, and he was
sure scsvengers in San Francisco re-
ceived higher compensation than Lieu
tenants in the army. +
Mr.. Foote gave notice of a Bill
granting land for the support of in
digent insane persons.
Mr.. Hamlin introduced bill to salts
fythe French spoliation claims; which
was referred to Committee on Foreign
Relations.
Mr.. Hunter introduced bill to -ex-
tead the warehousing system by estab-
fishing private bonded warehouses
Mr.. Seward offered resolution di-
recting inquiry whether any legislation
is necessary to secure the rights of citi-
zenship to children of American citizens
born In foreign countries. Laid over.
Mr.. johnson introduced two bills
granting lands to Arkansas for Railroad
purposes.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick presented the memo
rails Of the Alabama and Mississippi
Railroads praying credit for duties on
railroad iron.
Mr.. Everett offered a resolution di-
recting inquiry as to what legislation is
necessary to protect children of Ameri-
can citizens born in foreign countries.
The Chair said the Senator from New
York had offered a similar resolution
Mr.. Eyerett's resolution was laid over,
and Mr.. Stewards was taken up and
adopted.
Mr.. Sumner offered a resolution,
which was agreed to, as to the expedien-
eyof reduction of ocean postage.
Mr.. Seward offered resolution calling
fer the correspondence with tie Gov
ernment of the Sandwich Islands,
Agreed to.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Chase
some time ago, directing inquiry by the
committee on roads and canals as to the
expediency of constructing a railroad
from the Western States to the Pacific,
was taken up.
Mr.. Gwinn opposed the reference of
the subject to that committee, and
moved the postponement of the resolu-
ton. Agreed to-ayes %, noes not
counted.
Mr.. Gwinn moved to go into execu-
tive session, during which a message
was received from the President trans
mitting certain documents, in answer to
a resolution of the Senate of April last,
requesting information in relation to
certain transactions between Capt. Hol-
Inns of the Cyane and the authorities of
San Juan de Nicaragua; also certain
correspondence touching the claim of
the brig Gen. Armstrong; both unim-
portant, ordered to be printed and re-
ferred. The doors were then opened
and the Senate adjourned.
HousE.- .-Mr. Babcock, from the COM \
mittee on Naval Affairs, reported bill |
authorizing the construction of six first t
class steam frigates. appropriating $
5000, 900, and the vessels to be built t
oy contract or at the United States NAVY c
Yards, as the Secretary of the Navy !
may elect; referred to the committee of t
he whole. t
The House then resumed the con- I
'lderstion of Mr.. Sage's resolution au- 1
'horizing the Secretary of the Interior :
% purchase Mt. Vernon. EiI
Mr.. .,Bayley called for the ayes and {
hoes on laying the resolution on the Y
able. "
Mr. 0hngman asked the gentleman
o withdraw his motion; and LET the Il
resolution go to some committee. 81
Mr.. Bayley.-No; want to kill the S
HING IN the most ennyh af;c NOV ly