Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-07-28

the vote passinethe Texas Debt Bill Re-.
fused Yeas ls, NAYS o5.
Several House bills were then passed.
Bills providing accommodation for tho
U. $. Courts in New York. Boston. and Phil
adelphia. were taken up and referred.
The Civil and Diplomatic bill was taken
up aud in order TO save time. was reported
from Committee Of the whole. withon,
amendment Mr.. Hunter then offered MN.
erons amendments reported by the Finance
Committee. some of which were adopted.
when the bill was postponed
Mr.. Chase offered a resolution IN min,
votes and amendments on the Nebraskabill
Laid over.
A message from the President was re-
ceived, stating he had signed bill making
appropriations for removal OF distractions in
Cape Fear River, but he did so on the
ground that the obstructions to be removed
we're placed there by the u s. Government.
Adjourned
HOusE-A Committee was nominated IN
enquire into charges against Mr. Bayley.
Nh. May made a report from the judiciary
Committee, adverse to the memorial of the
N. Y. City Temperance Alliance praying
Congress will so amend the charter Of
~ n7niHlh'N ~ w ElNt w iHF fNTnNFhIf
authorities power TO prohibit the sale "
intoxicating drinks.
MI Gerrit Smith moved that the report
be recommitted with instructions to report
a bill, clothing the corporation of Wash
ington with express and ample power to
prohibit the sale Of intoxicating drinks in
places within its limits Mr.. Gerrit
Smith continued his remarks at some
length, and at 6 o'clock, the House ad.
journed for want of quorum.
MoNpAY, July "a.
SnNArE.- AIR. Petit made personal ex-
PLANTATION in regard to Mr.. Benton's charge
against him He denounced Mr. Benton in
the strongest terms, as malicious falsiher,
inbecile dotard, &C., and was frequently
called to order
number Of petitions we're presented and
referred.
Mr.. Sumner presented a petition from
Charles Mckenzie, a British sublect, pray
ing that the large fees exacted Oh fore IN
patents be abolished.
SIR. Mason objected 10 the reception Of
the petition. Foreigners cannot eommuni-
cate with Government through its Legisls-
ture.
The Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation
bill was taken up
The pending amendment was that on the
Water Works. providing that Washington
and Georgetown should appropriate and
pay over one-iourth Of whatever amount
Congress may grant
The amendment was adopted, and the bill
postponed.
After long executive session the Senate
adjourned.
TUESDAY. July %
SENATE Mr.. Mallory offered reso'u-
ton referring the question AS 10 whether Mr.
Williams has right to retain his seat as
Senator from New Hampshire TO the Judici-
airy Committee. Agreed 90.
Alter some other proc eedings the Civil
aud Diplomatic Appropriation blll was taken
up.
The section relating 10 the Washington
Water Works was further amended and a
greed TO.
The amendment, to reimburse Mr.. Pea
body and others, who paid $4,000 for fitting
up the American department ~ the Crystal
Palace, Lonlon, was debated and agreed 10.
The senate INSISTED on rs amendments to
the Indian Appropriation bill, and asked for
Committee of Conference.
The consideration Of the Civil aud Diplo-
matte Appropriation bill was resumed.
Mr.. Badger moved the following sections ::
That the President of the United States
be- and he is hereby authorized to appon,
or employ IN his official household, the fol-
lowing officers, VIZ: One Secretary, at a sal
airy of S25UO, who shall take charge OF such
official papers as shall be con6ded TO hun by
the direction Of the President. One Clerk,
at yearly salary Of $500. One Steward,
at a yearly salary Of $1,000. who shall be
under the direction of the President have
charge Of, and be responsible for, the plate
and furniture of the Presidents mansion,
and who shall discharge such other duties as
the President may assign him. One Mes
senger, at yearly salary Of $500 and one
Assistant Messenger at yearly salary Of
$3.50. For the payment of the compensa-
ton Of said officers during the presen, fiscal
year, the SUN OF $1,000, or so much thereof
as may be necessary, Is hereby approprla-
ted
Also, that yearly Appropriation be made
for the purchase Of stationery. binding pub
he documents, and other lntlngent expen-
SEES Of the Executive offices. 10 be expended
by The Private Secretary, under the direction
OF the President, aud for tia, purpose, dur.
ing the present fiscal year, $3.50 are appro-
puated, out OF any money IA the Treasury,
not otherwise disposed OF.
Messrs. Jones aud Mason opposed the a.
mendment, and Messrs. Badger, Pearce and
Clayton supported ii, when it was agreed TO
81 to Ii.
Mr.. Hamlin offered an amendment, max
Ing the following among other approprIa-
iions For Custom Houses and Post Off
ces, at Ellsworth, Me-, $4,000; at Glouces-
ter, Mass, 100000 Burlington, We. s40,-
600. For Custom House, Couu II louise
aud Post Office at New Haven Conn, Sss,-
600" After some debate the bill was post
poned.
liousE.-A motion was made to reconsid
err the Fertilization bill. Laid on the table
II to 20.
The Committee on Commerce were d.
rected TO inquire into the expediency OF pro-
hibiting the Introduction into any port oil the
United states, Of blind, insane, or otherwise
disabled persons.
The House went into Committee on the
Navy Appropriation bill.
Gerriu Smith moved an amendment that
no intoxicating liquors shall be provided as
beverage and urged the great benefits that
would result from such course.
Mr.. Stanton. of Tennessee moved to a
mend, by adding =" And no officer shall be
allowed TO use intoxicating liquors, except
as a medicine" He thought that officers
and men should be placed on the same foot
ing in this respect.
Mr.. Smiths amendment, thus modified
was adopted 7 to 80.
Mr., Phelps offered an amendment, which
was adopted, approprlaJing S3IO,0O0 10 pay
the expenses of the Japan Expedition.
Without concluding, the Commute rose,
and the House adjourned.