Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-01-21
FRENCH sPoLIATIoNs.

/ hAMLlN from the select Committee 70 which was
referred the various memorials and the bill to provide for
the ascertanment and satisfaction of claims Of American
citizens for poatons committed by the French prior to
the Sls day Of April 1901 reported back the bill with
out amendment, and recommended its passage.
SWORD TO MAJOR RINGGoLD's s NEAREST RELATIVE.
/ Mr. JOHNSON from the Committee on Military Affairs,
to which referred the joint resolution for the presen-
aon of sword to the male relative of the late
Major SAMUEL RSGGoLD reported back the same, with
recommendation that il do not pass. This report says
that the joint resolution is not consistent with the nst
uons past legislation Of this country that honors and
distinctions not hereditary with us and that excep-
ton by special legislation should not be made and there
FORE whilst acknowledging the mertorious services and
gallant conduct Of the late Major Rnggod they report
| adversely"
| Mr.. SHIELDS, from the Committee ON Military Af-
fairs reported bill for the relief Of Allen G. johnson
and bill for the relief of Adam D. Steuart
| by report in each case
Also, from the committee, made adverse reports
in writing the memorials of A. II. Cole of Wm G..
| Easton, and Of James ID. Cobb.
| Mr.. SEBASTIAN, from the Committee on Indian At
fairs reported bill for the relief of VIM SIENNA Factor
Mr.. FOOT, from the Committee Pensions, made ad-
reports in writing the petitions of Benjamin Bur-
1 ton and of Catharine Clark
Mr. ALLEN from the Committee on Pensions, report
cd bill for the relief Of Albert Hart and bill for the
relief of Layinia Taylor, accompanied by report
Also, from the same committee, made adverse reports
on the petitions of John Brown and of Orson Young.
BILLS REPORTED AND PASSED.
Mr.. WILLIAMS, from the Committee on Pensions, re-
ported bill for the relief Of the heirs of Judith Worhen
Mr.. HAMLIN adverted to the fact of the bill having
already passed the Senate FIVE six times aud ask
ed the unanimous of the Senate that it might
| once be considered and put on its passage.
No objection having been made, the bill was read
third time and passed.
reported bill for the relief Of John Phagan which he
asked the unanimous of the Senate to consider
and objection being made the bill read third
time and passed. E..%
| Mr. WALKER from the Committee on Public Lands
reported bill to relnquish to the State of Wisconsin the
lands reserved for salt springs therein which he asked
the unanimous of the Senate consider and
and, objection having been made the bill read a
third time and passed. -.... ..
On motion by Mr. MASON, it was ordered that the
ton print fifty thousand copies of the abstract of the
seventh census be reconsidered.
! BILLS INTRODUCED.
Bills Of the following titles read first and second
| time and referred to appropriate committees:
By Mr.. DOUGLAS: bill to authorize the sale of re-
served lands, and for other purposes. @..
! By Mr.. DODGE, of Iowa A bill for the payment Of
outstanding loan office and final settlement certificates
issued for money loaned for services for supplies
| during the Revolutionary
By Mr.. NORRIS bill to incorporate the proprietors
of the Washington Cemetery. ...#
By Mr. SHIELDS: A bill to aid the Territory of Min
nesota in constructing railroad for military postal and
other purposes ...t ~
were read first and second time by their titles and
ferred to appropriate committees: ...
An act to amend act entitled An act to divide the
State of Arkansas into two judicial districts" approved
March 3, 1851 .4..s.. .s.. .....
An act to the right Of citizenship to children of
citizens Of the United States born out Of hemi thereof
NEBRASKA AND SLAVERY. -".>
Mr.. SUMNER gave notice of his intention to offer
amendment to the Nebraska Territory bill when should
up, which he wished to have printed The amend
ment consists of proviso. g that nothing herein
tanned shall be considered to abrogate any way
tenance the act Of March 8, s2O relating to the adms
I'LL IT, L. - =.
pressy enacted that in all that territory ceded by France
to the United Staes under the of louisiana which
lies north Of 36o 30 north latitude included within
the limits of the State contemplated by this act slavery
involuntary servitude otherwise than in the punish
ment of crimes wherein the party shall have been duly
convicted, shall be and is hereby forever prohibited
/ BILLS PASSED.
On motion by Mr.. GWIN, the Senate proceeded to
slider the bill for the relief Of NJ K Warrington and c.
St. John Chubb, executors Of Capt Lewis Warrington
and others which was read third time and passed.
On motion by Mr.. WADE, the Senate proceeded to
slider the bill for the relief of Moses Olmstead; which
! was read third and passed. ,a.. ~
| On motion by Mr.. NORRIS the Senate proceeded to
consider the bill to incorporate the Pioneer Manufac
turing Company of Georgetown, in the District of Coum
bia, the question pending being an amendment in the
shape of proviso that the stockholders should be held
responsible individually and collectively for the debts Of
said company.
Mr. PETIT briefly addressed the Senate on the sub
ec contending that the amendment in strict accord
ance with justice and safety to the employees of the
pany and persons furnishing it with materials and
cluded by demanding the yeas and nays the amend
ment which ordered and the amendment agreed
| YEAS-Messrs Adams, Allen, Bright Brodhead, Cass,
Chase Dodge Of Wisconsin, Dodge of Iowa. Douglas Evans
Fitzpatrick Gwin Hamin Houston Johnson Jones of Iowa,
Mallory Norris Petit Sebastian, Sde, Stuart, Thomson,
| of New Jersey, Wade, Walker, Williams and Wright27
NAYS-Messrs Badger Bell, Benjamin, Cooper, Dawson,
Everett Fish, Foot Jones Of Tennessee Mason Pearce Smith,
| Sumner, and Thompson of Kentucky-14
The bill, amended, read third time and passed.
On motion by Mr. SLIDELL, the Senate proceeded to
consider the bill confirming land claims in Louisiana in
the Bastrop grant, which was read third time and
passed.
On motion by Mr. BELL, the Senate proceeded to
slider the bill for the relief Of Joseph Gideon which
read third time and passed.
On motion by Mr.. HAMLIN, the Senate proceeded to
consider the joint resolution authorizing increase of
the force in the Office Of the Superintendent of Printing
Mr. II. called for the reading of letter from the late
Superintendent, Mr. Towers, whom he characterized
an excellent and indefatigable officer, and quite
well and perhaps better acquainted with the business
| than any Senator could be.
The letter having been read, the resolution read
third time and passed .
On motion by Mr.. HAMLIN the Senate proceeded to
the consideration Of Executive business and after
| time spent therein adjourned. "1.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
On motion of Mr.. STANTON, of Kentucky, the Gre
denals of Don JOSE MANUEL GALLEGos referred
| the Committee Of Elections