Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-05

Pending the question which, the Senate adj
journed
FRIDAY, AUGUSTA, 1854.
The Senate met at eight o'clock
Several private bills were passed.
BILLS PASSED.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the
bill TO reduce and graduate the price of the public
lands TO actual settlers.
Mr.. CHASE introduced his amendment The
bill was then passed
The following bills were severally considered
and passed:
House bill TO extend the pre- emption privilege
over unsurveyed lands in Minnesota;
House bill TO increase the pay of the rank and
file of the army ofthe United States;
A resolution TO pay TO reporters OF the Congress
sion Globe three hundred dollars each, and the re-
passed
The Senate then proceeded to the considera-
ton Of executive business, and after some time
spent therein the doors were opened
The resolution submitted by Mr. BRowN, to pay
the propietors of the U,iion, InteIigencer and
Sentinel tor so much Of the debates of the Senate
they have published, four dollars and half per
column, was taken up
Mr. CHASE moved to include the National
Era. Lost-yeas O. nays 26.
After some debate, the resolution was disagreed
to--yeas 49, nays %.
Mr. MALLORY lat ten o'clock reported that
the Committee of Conference the Naval bill
had been unable 10 agree.
On the motion by Mr.. HUNTER, the Senate
again insisted on its amendments, and asked new
committee Of conference.
House bill declaring the southern boundary OF
New Mexico was considered and passed
Mr. DODGE, Of Iowa, moved 10 reconsider the
vote by which the Senate had concurred in the
report of the Judiciary Committee, declaring that
Mr.. WILLIAMS was no longer entitled 10 his seat.
After debate the motion agreed to-yeas
10, nays 15
Mr. PETIT moved that the subject be post
poned till the cext session. Lost.
committee of conference was appointed on
the ocean mail steamer appropriation bill.
Mr.. BENJAMIN, from the committee of con-
ference on the river and harbor bill, made a re-
port, which was concurred in.
Mr.. WILLIAMS, at quarterto IL commenced
a speech in support Of his right 10 seat IN the
Senate.
Mr.. ATCHISON moved that the subject be
postponed till the next session.
Mr.. JONES, Of Tennessee, opposed the post
ponement. II was welLsetlled question, and
ought 10 be determined ut once.
Mr.. WILLIAMS further discussed his right TO
retain his seat until quarter past ! l..
Mr.. MALLORY, from the committee OF confer
ence on the naval bill, made report, which was
concurred in.
The motion to postpone was rejected, and the
report of the committee unanimously concurred
The resolution providing for an extension Of the
time fort adjournment of Congress was received
from the House, ard the amendment made BY
that body was concurred in.
The Senate passed an additional number of pri-
vate bills.
Also, a bill 10 amend the act requiring foreign
regulations Of commerce TO be laid annually be-
fore Congress" approved August 10, 1912 and
for other purposes.
Mr.. HUNTER offered resolution calling for
information respecting Indian affairs adopted
Mr. CASS moved that 5000 additional copies Of
Andrews report be printed for the Senate adopt
ed
Mr.. PRATTs resolution to amend the rules by
requiring that no bill shall be considered appro-
priating money on more than one object, except
The general appropriation bills, shall be considered
by the Senate, was debated nj length, and then
postponed.
The Senate then proceeded 10 executive bust.
ness.
When the doors were opened,
Mr.. STUART, from the committee OF confer
cnce on the ocean mail steamer appropriation bill,
reported that the committees had been unable TO
agree.
lie moved that the Senate insist on its amend
ment, and ask new committee.
Mr.. PRATT moved that the Senate rccede from
its amendment.
The CHAIR decided that the motion to recede
had priority.
Messrs BAYARD and SEWARD opposed re-
cedng.
Mr.. MORTON, from the Committee Of Confer.
ence on the Post Office Appropriation bill, made a
report which was concurred in.
A1er passing six private bills, the Senate again
proceeded to the consideration Of executive bust
ness.
After some time, the doors were re opened
Mr.. PEARCE moved that the Senate adjourn
till tomorrow at twelve o'clock. Lost--yeas Is,
nays IS.
Mr.. SEWARD continued his remarks in oppo.
sition to receding from the amendment He hav-
ing stated that he could not get through before
four o'clock, the Senate, at two o'clock adjourned
till tomorrow at twelve o'clock