Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-22
CONGRESS
TUESDAY; Dec. 10, ls5i.
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MI 1iil'lhTH i'ii NV 'iHiiiiiAiAff WI ~
Affairs, Ia whom wer" referred the petition 81
| James l.. Heath aud # Samuel VI. Clendrnin
| submitted adverse reports thereon; which were
ordered to be published.
The Pension Appropriation bill was taken mp
discussed. and passed.
Subsequently, on motion Of Mr.. Fessendcr, the
vote on the passage Of this bill was reconsidered
n he desired Ia submit an amendment, and the
matter lies over until to morrow.
Mr.. Cas- next obtained the floor aud gave mo-
iice Of his intention 10 soon move for the adop-
ton of Mr.. Tnderwood's resolution of last ses-
sion, relative 10 religious liberation with refer
once To Americans in foreign countries.
Mr.. Brown submitted a proposition, providing
for the appointment of u lolnt committee OF the
two Houses, by which all claims shall be eSam-
med, and thus avoid the delay incident 10 the ex-
animation in one House of n bill which has been
examined ani passed 10y the other. \ joint IN
stead nf two separate examinations, he thinks,
will facilitate legislation on private claims. IL
was referred Ia the select committee entrusted
with the bill of Mr.. l'roadhead for the establish
men: Of "A board for the examination ef private
claims.
The resolution Yesterday introduced by Mr..
Broadhead, instructing the committee on Navnl
Afinirs to inquire into the eXpediency of sending
n steamer and tender to the Arctic scas, for The
purpose of rescuing or a~ffording relief To Passed
Assistant Surgeon, l.. X. Kane, of the United
States Navy, and the officers and men under his
command. was taken up and adopted, after some
explanatory remarks by the mover of the resolu-
ton.
After the transaction Of other business; the
Senate passed the House bill allowing IN General
Wool double rations for twelve years service rs
inspector general of the army, aud then adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENT ArIVEs.
Mr.. Baly. of Virginia, gave notice, that on the
10Th day of Janu1ry he would make an effort to
take up in committee the ,poliation bill.
The House resolved Itself into the Committee
If the Whole on the state Of the Union, (Mr.
Phelps in the clnir) ndd proceeded TO the con-
sidcration of the special order, being business re-
iating tn the District of Columbia.
The bill to increase the compensation OF the
Auxiliary Guard to 5000 eaci,, per annum, com-
mencing with the present fiscal year, having
been read, was without debate, laid aside to be
reported 10 the House.
The bill granting certain additional powers to
the Corporation of Washington was read. IL
provides for the election OF all officers not now
elective under the existing charter, eoniers nd
dltional powers over carriage, foot ways and al
lcys; 90 establish police aud municipal courts,the
Establishment of an efficient police. houses of
correction ar of refuge, levying of taxes, and or
ganlzation of fire department, &c.
On motion by MIR. Haven, an amendment was
to tho effect that tho Corporation shall
not tax the public property.
Mr.. Giddings moved an amendment to the fourth
sectio,I ~ t, llows:
Pcorided, That no person shall be imprisoned
unless charged with crime or offence.
Mr.. Giddings said his design was to call atten-
lion to the fact thri, under the authority OF Con
grass in this District, three persons are now IN
His object, he said, was to prevent free
men of color from being arrested, lodged III jail,
and then sold for the payment of fees.
MIR. Hamilton said it was not his purpose to
reply 10 the gentleman. He desired the vote to
be taken. lie was opposed to it; it had nothing
10 10 with this bill.
The question was taken and the amendment
rcircted-nyes b, noes not counted.
The bl was then laid aside to be reported to
the House.
Tn, bill to incorporate the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company Of the District of Columbia was then
considered.
The bill was amended So rs to contlne the opc-
rniions of the company To the District OF Column
bla, whenit was laid aside to be reported to the
House.
senate bill to suppress the circulation of small
notes rs u currency in the District of Columbia
VA, next taken up. 1t prohibits the circulation
81 notes under the denomination of five dollars.
The committee ON the District OF Columbia had
reported an amendment To the bill, extending its
provisions - ms to prohibit the issue Of all notes
over and above the value al five dollars not re
in specie.
\ long debate ensucd, when ON II motion that
the committee rise no quorum voted, when the
roll was called and the ubsentces reported To the
House.
No quorum having appeared, the House nd
journed.