Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-01-22
FRIDAY, JANUARY q, 1853.
IN SENATE.


The following memorials, Sc were presented and ap-
prately referred:
BY Mr. SEWARD: From James D. Cobb asking to be
restored the army from which he had been dismissed
by sentence of illegal court-maral and TO De al
lowed arrears of pay.
Also from William G.. Simpson anu others, of New
York asking that the public lands may be transferred to
the States for the purpose of being granted IN limited
quantities actual settlers possessed OF other lands
BY Mr. SMITH Documents in support Of the claim of
Dr. Jackson Of Boston, to the discovery Of the use OF the
anesthetc agent
By Mr. JONES, of Iowa From the Common Council
of the city of Dubuque asking that the title OF the United
States in the Streets alleys public squares and burying
grounds of Dubuque may be surrendered to that city
BY Mr. DAVIS: Numerous documents in favor Of Dr.
Norton the dscoverer Of the of an@sthetc agents
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr. BADGER, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
reported back the bill concerning bail in civil with
out amendment
Also from the committee, reported House bill to
prevent frauds upon the Treasury Of the United States
with amendments.
Mr. SHIELDS, from the Committee on the District Of
Columbia, reported joint resolution for the location and
construction of bridge site across the Potomac
river in the District OF Columbia, in accordance with the
intentions of the late President Andrew Jackson which
was read and ordered to a second reading
1.-THE joint resolution authorizes the President OF the
United States to employ such number OF competent eng
he may think necessary for the purpose OF
lectiag site and preparing plan for new bridge
of said engineers to be submitted the President for his
special consideration and approval That when the plan
and site adopted by the President the Secretary OF
the Interior is advertise for proposals. giving at least
thirty days notice and contract with the lowest respon-
sble bidder who is give satisfactory security for the
faithful performance Of the same the President to ap
point suitable person superntend the construction
and that performed according to the plan and the
resolution approprates to be paid in such sums
and at such times as the Secretary may order for the
of the contract
Mr.. B0RLAND, from the Committee on Printing, re-
ported in favor of printing ten thousand copies OF the
report Of Mr. BADGER, from the Committee on the judi
cary asking be discharged from the further consider
alton Of the petitions from the different States
for the abolition Of the Office Of chaplain in the army
and navy and Congress; which was concurred in.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
On motion by Mr.. WELLER
Roled That the Secretary Of the Interior be directed to
submit the Senate copies Of all letters and correspondence
between the Department and the Indian Agents and Commits
soners in the State Of California which have not already
been published.
On motion by Mr.. JONES, OF Iowa
Resolved That the Committee the Post ONCE and Post
Roads be instructed inquire into the expedeney Of provd
ing for the establishment Of mail route from sabua
by Sterling Mashkeka in the State Of Iowa. Also, from
Dubuque Iowa. via Benton and Shielsbug, 10 Janesve
Wisconsin.
PRIVATE BILLS.
On motion by Mr. BUTLER, the Senate proceeded to
consider the bill authorizing the adjustment and payment
Aoooto
sustained by him during the revolutionary war.
The bill amended and, after discussion in which
Messrs. BUTLER, HALE, and JAMES participated, the
bill was passed.
On motion by Mr. HAMLIN, the Senate took up the
bill for the relief Of George bennett Of Portsmouth IN
H. and it was passed.
On motion by Mr.. WADE, the Senate took up House
bill for the relief Of Charles s. Mathews, Charles Wood
and James Hall; which, after some discussion, was
amended and passed by vote Of 80 yeas to nays.
On motion By Mr.. MASON, the Senate took up the re-
solution reported by the Committee Foreign Relations
the 3Oth Of August 1882 respecting the right OF way
the sthmus Of Tehuantepec and it was made the
special order for Tuesday the first Of February next
On motion by Mr.. SEWARD, the Senate proceeded to
consider the bill for the relief of Lewis H. Bates and
William Lacon; and IL was passed
On motion by Mr. MORTON, the Senate took up the
bill for the relief Of John NJ McIntosh and IL was
passed.
On motion By Mr. HALE the Senate took up House
bill for the relief Of Jacob j. Storer and it passed
On motion by Mr. RUSK the Senate took up the joint
resolution for the relief of Rebecca Brdsan and y
was passed
On motion by Mr. MALLORY, the Senate took up the
bill for the relief Of Richard w. Meade and Il was
passed
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mr. PEARCE moved that the Senate proceed to the
consideration Of Executive business.
Mr. FITZPATRICK protested against beng forced IN
to discussion on subject SO vitality interesting 10 inc
people Of his State.
Mr.. DODGE OF Iowa, demanded the yeas anu naye'
which were ordered
And il was decided in the affirmative, rs follows;
YEAsMessrs Bell, Clarke, Cooper, Davis Dawson Dix
on Fish, Geyer Jones Of Tennessee, Mangum, Miller Nor
ton Pearce Phelps Rusk Seward smith, Spruance Under
wood, Wade, and Walker-21.
NAYS-Messrs Bright Cas-, Charlton DeSaussure, Dodge
Of Iowa. Downs Fech Fitzpatrick Gwn Hamn, Houston,
Hunter, Jones OF Iowa. Mallory Mason Norris, Petit sum
ner, Toucey, and Weller-20.
The Senate then went into Executive session. and after
having remained therein until p NJ the doors were
opened
And the Senate adjourned to Monday.
UOJISE OF REPRESENT ATIVES