Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-12-15
Gomprtssional.
W Washingten, Dec. IL.

w asnlngton, Dec. IL.
HoUsE-Mr. Clingman asked leave 10
offer resolution rendering the mediation
of the United States, in such manner 40
the President deemed proper, to lead to .
paciffication between tho Allied armies and
Russia. Mr.. Hamilton objected. Mr. Sol.
lers asked whether it would be in order TO
move to lay it on the table. Speaker said
it was not. MIR. Clingman moved the sus-
pension of the rules. Agreed TO.
SENATE--Mr Badger presented the cre-
dentials os David s. Read, Senator elect
from N. c.. for 8 years, from March eth.
1852, who appeared and was sworn.
Mr. Adams introduced bill to establish
an universal rule of naturalization through.
out the United States.-the term to be
twenty -one years; and to foreigners only
who shall arrive after the passage Of the
bill. He denied all connection with the
Know Nothings, and disclaimed hostility to
foreigners; but insisted that emigration 10,
dangerous because foreigners ranked Them
selves with abolitionists! He argued with
the Know Noihings their desire to extend
the term Of naturalization.
HoUsE.-Mr. Florence asked leave to Of
fer resolution for manning steamers and
transport vessels to carry relief to Kans's
expedition to the Arctic Seap, in search Of
Sir John Franklin, and accepting such VOL
unteers as the President may deem proper
expense to be paid from the Treasury
Objection was made. The House refused
to suspend the rules.
Mr.. Stanton, Of Tern, offered a resolu-
ton requesting the President to commuui-
cate information relative to the re-estab-
lishment Of the Memphis Navy Yard.
On motion Of Mr.. Sapp. the last session
Committee on Military superintendence ov.
er civil works was continued.
Three days next week were set apart for
the consideration ofresolution relative to the
District of Columbia.
Mr.. Houston, from the Committee Of Ways
and Means, reported bill making appro.
priations for the Military Academy, and for
the support Of the Army. Referred.
Mr.. Bocock introduced bill for a more
efficient discipline in the, Navy.
The House went into committee on the
Presidents Messagr.
Houston offered series Of resolutions
distributing the various branches Of the
appropriate Standing Committees.
6iddings hoped the Presidents Message
would be passed without discussion. Asto
Greytown, be agreed with the Presiden. in
oil bis apologies for the destruction Of the
place, but wishes he could blot the trass7
action from history. He said the Presi>
dent entirely recedsd from the great posi-.
tions laid down in his Inaugural Address.
Mr.. Ingersoll asked welheI the member
elect from Massachusetts, was q peculiar
friend to the President. Mr.. Wheeler Of
fsred amendment to pending resolution.
prefaced by declaring, in effect, that in the
destruction of Greytown the President has
violated his Constitutional powers, and NOV.
ed that Select Committee OF fifteen be
appointed 10 report facts. Rejected. Res
olutions referring to Message. passed.
SEsATE.-Mr. Weller offered resolution
calling for all correspondence relative to the
arrest Of French Consul at San Francisco.
Adopted.
Mr.. Shields gave notice Of bill for the
improvement Of Illinois river aud Chicago
and Waukegan harbors
Bill Of last session for The support Of mail
steamers taken up. II stands as follows:
Last session Il passed the House With .
clause requiring the Post Master General 10