Washington sentinel., 1854-02-03

corporate authorities of Georgetown, asking the
construction Of bridge over the Potomac, at a
point known as the "Three Sisters !" and remon-
strating against the construction of any bridge be-
low the harbor Of that city.
AUDUBoN's DRAWINGS.
Mr., EVERETT presented the memorial Of
Lucy Audubon, widow of the celebrated orni-
biologist, asking that Congress would purchase
the original drawings OF the work of har husband
on the birds of America.
MORTALITY OF EMIGRANTs.
Z Mr.. SEWARD presented the resolutions of the
legislature of New York, calling the attention OF
Congress TO the suferings of passengers on emil
grant vessels, and asking that Congress would
enact such laws as may be necessary to protect
the health of such passengers.
PRINTING.
Mr. HAMLIN, from the Committee on Print
ing, reported back the bill TO establish a govern
ment printing Office, with the unanimous recon-
mendaton OF the committee that il do not pass
Also reported an order for the printing 1900
additional copies of part one (mechanicaD Of the
report ofthe Commissioner of Patents.
On motion by Mr. FITZPATRICK, the number
was reduced TO $4,000; and then the order was
adopted. a.
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
The resolution. submitted by Mr. CLAYTON on
Tuesday last, calling for certain information and
correspondence touching affairs al the Sandwich
islands, was taken up and agreed TO-
APPEALS IN ADMIRALTY CASES.
# Mr.. SUMNER submitted the following resolu-
tion, which was agreed 10.
Resolved That the Committee the Judiciary be d-
rected to consider the expediency Of limiting In some
the right Of appeal from the circuit and district courts
the courts Of the United States qnesons of fact
in admiralty cases.
LOCATION OF BOUNTY LANDS .t
Mr.. JOHNSON reported back House biz ex-
tending the time for the satisfaction of claims for
bounty lands for military services in the war of
1872, and the same was taken mp and passed.
UNITED STATES COURTS IN MASSACHUSETTS.
On motion by Mr.. EVERETT, the Senate took
up the bill 10 provide for the accommodation of
the courts Of The United States in the district of
Massachusetts, and the same was read third
time and passed.
MARTIN KusZTA.
Mr.. BRIGHT submitted the following resolu-
ton t#
Resored That the President be requested to communi
the Senate If not incompatible with the public in
terest copies Of all communications from the American
legation at Consaninople respecting the seizure OF Mar
tin Koszta by the Austrian authorities at Smyrna.
MIR. CASS felt much obliged TO his friend from
Indiana for submitting The call for this correspond
ence. IL was important that these papers should
be communicated 10 The Senate, as the subject
would come before the Senate But there was
another reason. worthy and efficient officer Of
the United States abroad had had great injustice
done him; in the discussion of questions connected
with this matter which had taken place in the
House of Representatives. He alluded TO Mr.
Brown, the American dragomaD in Turkey, whom
lie had long known and than whom more able
or patriotic officer was not to be found in the pub
lie service. While Mr.. Brown had managed the
affairs OF his own government with skill and fde-
ty he had conciliated the respect of the Turkish
authorities. This gentleman had taken very
decided part in favor of American rights and of
human liberty; yet, Notwithstanding this, efforts
had been made 10 injure him.
The Senate would no doubt recolect that re-
ports had been circulated in the public newspa-
pers that Mr.. Brown had brought TO this country
an impostor, pretending that he was an agent Of
the Turkish government. He (Mr. CO was now
able 10 contradict that calumny in the most au-
ihentic manner. He had received letter from
Reschid Pacha, grand yizier and minister Of
foreign affairs in Turkey. in which he expressed
his thanks TO him (Mr C) for his personal efforts
in procuring an appropriation for Amin Bey, and
expressing the qualification Of the sultan for the
attentions that had been paid this Turkish officer
He felt pleased TO have the opportunity thus af-
forded him TO contradict the statement that Mr..
Brown had practised this imposition on the Amer-
can people and government.
Mr.. DOUGLAS concurred fully in what had
been said by the senator, as TO the injustice done
Mr. Brown. He knew, from facts within his per-
sonal knowledge, that injustice had not only been
done to Mr.. Brown, but also 10 Mr.. Marsh. TWAS
no more than right that the correspondence should
be made public
The resolution was then adopted
SENATOR FROM VERMONT.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the
resolution reported by the Judiciary Committee,
affirming the right Of the Hon. s. s. PHELPS 10 re-
tain his seat in the Senate.
Mr. BUTLER addressed the Senate in denial
Of the right of Mr.. PHELPS to retain his seat He
maintained that a temporary appointment, made
by the governor of the State in case OF a vacancy
accruing during the recess Of the Legislature, was
determined by the meeting of the legislature Of
the State. The legislatures of the States We're the
constitutional constituencies of senators, and mp
on their meeting, or being in such situation that
they could exercise the power of appointing sena-
tors. the temporary appointments by the COVER
nors, during their recess, terminated.
Mr.. BADGER followed in an argument against
the right Of Mr.. Phelps TO retain his seat
Mr.. CLAYTON suggested that il would be do
ing the claimant injustice. .,if senators should go on
expressing their judgments against his claim be-
fore hearing him.
Mr.. TOUCEY expressed desire 10 be heard,
but he would defer his remarks till after the claim
ant should have expressed his views.
Mr.. PHELPS then addressed the Senate, until
three O'clock in support of his right TO the seat
reviewing the precedents and the arguments Of
those opposed TO him.
He had not concluded when he yielded the
floor.
Mr. DOUGLAS desired some disposition should
be made Of this case, as tomorrow the Nebraska
bill would come up
After some conversation AS TO proper day 10
which TO postpone this subject, it was postponed
till Thursday next.
After an executive session,
The Senate adjourned.
House Of Representatives.