Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-11
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.

THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
TUESDAY, May Q.
Seaate.-No business Of importance IN the
Senate to-day. The Indian Appropriation Bill
was discussed and an amendment adopted pro-
viding for California Indians. Adjourned.
Ho1se.-Mr. Richardson reported bill fox
the admission Of Oregon as Stale.
Mr.. Wheeler asked leave to introduce 4 res
Glulon authorizing the Secretary of the Nav
to send steamer, suitably provided, 10 search
for the missing steamer City Of Glasgow.
WEDNESDAY, May 8.
Scnate.-Mr. Petit, one of the Judiciary
Committee, TO which was referred The Tesoln-
tions directing inquiry as TO the prOpriety Of
having the United States Statutes revised, cor
rected and collated, reported that il was mex
pedent to legisIate upon the SUBJECT
a message was received from the President
vetong the land bill for the INDECENT insane
House.-Mr VALLEY presented petition
from The Executive of Massachusetts, and $40
persons, mostly members Of its Legislature,
asking for The establishment Of floating schools
for the training Of seamen.
M. Florence said the Committee on Naval
Affairs had under their consideration prOjecs
for establishing hoaling schools for the edoea-
ton Of seamen. .-.....
THURSDAY, May a.
Senatc.-A resolution was adopted calling
for the exploration o. the North Pacific ocean
The veto was taken up, and a motion made
to have 10000 extra copies printed
After long discussion the question was
finally postponed till Monday, BY a vote Of %
to 20.
The Indian Appropriation Bill was discussed
and postponed Adjourned
FRIDAY, May S.
Se7adte.-Afler disposihg Of large number
Of private bills, the Senate adjourned to Mon
day.
House.-The debate on ploygamy in Utah
was continued for some time when the Com
mitlee rose, and Mr.. Richardson moved TO re-
consider the vote, which being passed, the de-
bate vas termiuaied-his object being when
the House should again 90 into Committee 10
lay the bill aside, and proceed 10 The cousidera-
tion Of others. The vote was recnnsidered. and
The resolution was laid On The table.
SATURDAY, MAY 6.
HouSe.-Mr. Washhurn Of Maine presented
resolutions Of the Legislature Of that State ask
inc for indemnity for lands taken 10 carry into
effect The Treaty Of Washington. and ia favor
Of the French Spoiaion Bill. Laid On the
table, and ordered to be printed Nothing Of
importance done. Adj.
MONDAY, May g.
Sndte.-The Chair laid before the Senate
statement from the Secretary Of the Treasury,
OF the amount of stocks and other Government
securities redeemed since the 81 Of March.
1888 The whole amount Of stocks redeemed
Is Sl8,8l3,7l4 premium paid on same 3d.
659,902. Amount of stock issued and author
lzed e be Issued, including the Texas indem-
nifty, Treasury notes, &C., for which the U.
States is liable, outstanding, $50, 3I6, 900
The veto % the Insane Land Bill was post
poned 70 Wednesday.
The Homestead Bill was postponed till
Tuesday week. Adjourned
House.-Mr. Richardson moved to 90 into
Committee ofthe Whole, ayowing his intention
TO be, should the motion succeed, to move 10
lay aside al preceding business, and take I'D
The Nebraska bill. Carried by vote of lO9
yeas, 10 SO nays
The House then went into Committee. Mr..
Clds in the Chair.
A debate ensued, in which NJ. Hubbard
supported The bill, and Mr.. Lyons Of New York
opposed it in long Characteristic speech, dur.
ing the delivery Of which he was freoueo,lv
applauded. Adjourned.
table was defeated BY vote Of los u IS.
SEIZURE OF SLAYER, AND HER ARRIVAL Al
PRIZE AT THIS PoRT.-The brig Glanorpan.
which was seized by The U. S brig Perry. On
the coast of Africa, on suspicion Of Intending
70 engage in the slave trade, and which was
ordered to this coast, Lieut.. John Dnwnes. Jr..
helng put IN Command, arrived al this port
Friday forenoon, and came to anchor near Gnv-
ernOrs Island. Information was sent 70 the
I. 5 Marshal Freeman, who despatched two
Of his officers, Messrs. ]. Riley and G.. ]. Cool
dge, 10 bring TO the city such persons az were
10 custody Oh board The prize The prize brig.
when first discovered blythe United States brig
Perry, Captain Paige, was on the coast of
Lower Guinea, Africa. near Congo river, and
upon discovering that she was the object of
special attention, she made vain attempt to
escape, as Lieut.. Downes, with party Of men.
were dispatched in boat from the Perry, and
after few hours chase overhauled and took
possession Of her, without any strong resistance.
II is stated that there is strong evidence against
her, variety Of implements used in this
neiariOus traffic were found on board Of her
when the vessel was taken.-BoSton Farmer.
New JERUSALEM CHURCH. The General
Convention Of the New Church (SwedenbOr.
glan) in the United States will hold its thirty
sixth annual meeting in this city, commencing
on the 2lst of June next, and continuing prob
ably for a week. Delegates and visitors are
expected from all sections Of the country As
the Swedenhorgan Temple here is TOO small
TO accommodate The large numbers expected
from abroad, we understand that Lancaster
Hall or some LARGE church will ho sacnred for