Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-23
Pt,NTSCRiPr.
TnlKTI-THIRD lONCRESS-sd Sesisr.
IReported for tho Baltimore Sun.
SENATE.


Reported for the Baltimore Sun.
wAsnISoroS, December 81, 1884.
SENATE
Mr. Slide presented petition in favor OF Americans
broad being privileged to Worship aud marcy aud bury
their dead according to the dictates Of coucence.
Mr. Stewart presented bill for the Of lake
harbois Referred to the committee commerce.
Mr. Foot introduced bill for finishing the bresk-waer
at Lake Champaign aud argued that but 900
sssary to finish what tho Government had begun and that
~ Lake Chanplain lies between New York and Vermont,
aud extends Into Canads, IL had political ~cll
commercial Importance. That the constitutional objec
lions urged sg.ust tho Other bills do sppy this;
and tina, In tho Of would DO udl. pensiby
necessary that the works should be to
the committee commerce.
Mr. Sumner offered resolution that tho committee
on foreign siirs DO directed considered the expeden.
Of rendering tho mediation Of the United States 10 the e..
vcnnients OF Great Britain Frauco aud Turkey On the
Que sje and of Russia the other in the hope OF With
drawing tho existing controversy between them IRON the
destructive umprage OF var that the blessings Of
peace may be again secured the people Of these
aud also to the general commerce Of the world.
Mr. Ru-k-Let u lie over.
Mr. Sidell moved that tho committee on comtuerce bs
instructed to what legislation is necessary To
conflict between the Laws oi the several States In refer
epce to plotsge.
Mr. Badger moved that the Senate meet tn u,o,,ov aud
then adjourn to Tuesday next-passed.
Mr. Dawson presented from the Governor Of Georgia n
JOINT resolution Of the Legislature Of that State for the
establishment Of q Navy Yard Ut Brunswick.
Ar Brodhead called up tue bill to establish court for
the investigation Of claims.
Mr. Cass hoped that something would DO done to relieve
Congress III this matter aud promptly settle claims aud
prevent frauds lie rot particular how tbi, VIZ,
ELECTED bat considered II that il should be
DONE ~
Mr. Weller moved to strike tho word "court" and in
sert board OF commissioners because Judges from the
sioncrs removable.
Mr.. Brown opposed the bill mainly ON tho ground of
o Jectious and the payment OF the
Of such u court
Mr. Hunter replied to the objections of Mr. Brown aud
Mr.. Weller. ~
Mr. Pratt spoke in favor Of the BILL
MI Weller replied iu support o. his amendment
MI clayton iaso:ed the bill. and urged the necessity
of having the primary examination Of the 81 alma so AZ In
save the time OF labor aud confusion which eusues from
Tue present course.
Mr. Brown reiterated his obi ctions aud s,id the court
would cost mere TO suors than board
20 the present mode OF settling the claims.
Mr. Hunter denied this, aud spoke u the large sums
h'tsrto paid by claimants in order to get their claims
adjusted.
w. Chase said the tribunal proposed was no, n court
'u' merely board similar ia chaurery 10 re
Po't cases. The appointments should be Tor n term Of
years Tho discussion Of general ju ic,al tcnur.
VI 10 tins bill bu. he in favor OF electing
re Judges OF the ieie al courts for limited terms.
Mr. Butler was IN favor Of the tribunal court or board
'rncuiiriy as check against claim agents lie euo-
zeu anu S'ush Casolna courts aud Chief Justice Ruiu.
i'cisious.
Mr. Stuart spoke az ins, the amendment OF Mr. Weller
'"d Mr. Douglas endorsed his sentiments and aid ,h.
nothing short Of rnunsl i'm The gritty Of United
States count could command his vote
Mr. Wsi!ers amer dment was then deGeated-x,,s Ia
nays -. aui the hill W a. na.scd ~
Mr. Jones, Of Tennessee, submitted a resolution asking
hc fosi Master General to inform the Suuat. uh.,i,
contract has been made for carrying the mail from Circ
% New orleans As directed by OF last Session and
fnot, why nav
Mr. Allen presented the resolution Of the Legislature 81
oue Island IN reference TO pensions and bounty to III,
hcefs soldiers aid alos no served in the war of 81
'iSo III favor Of the establishment OF navy ward At Na,
asansct' Bay and III favor OF the establishment of
tenn OF a cheap postage
hach SUI Ject was appropriately referred
Alter an "rerm'ivc session tn" Senate ,ri,n,pcI
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Tho speaker LAID before the IIou -. !, ,ne..,o ror ,h
re sdei u! the United States communicating the cor,s
poehce between the Secretary Of the State aud the Gov
erhincnt o the Netherlands relative TO C,pt,n Cns,,'
case. Referred 10 the committee Oh foreign af,irs
MI. VII expressed hope that the committee would
give th sh'lect their earnest and con .crae nti.
on II seems the diplomatic Efforts OF the Gov, rnp,,n
TO ADJUST this matter have failed and he trusted the
nittec would report ut an carly day
On motion OF Mr.. S anto . of Tennessee. b. - ,,.r;,,
TN tne judiciary were Instructed To enquire whether
eSissilph Is necessary Tor the protection Of
W e 'eu states anu Others eng tg ii IN the cuiion
oil ,he laws thereof, and report by bill otherwise
Mr. ce introduced bill. for The cupplcon Of cc,,a;
public works heretofore commenced in W scopsp R,,
red TO the committee commerce
Mr. simmons introduced resolution which was sdopt
ell hsUucIhs the committee commerce TO ipuuir, m
inc caped"ucy Of providing by law Tor the cpnplc;ior
I" nr'hS"a'rr al ft'bnTg, and for the purchase Of
site Tor post Office Custom house and courts
Mr. smith, OF Nirginii introduced resolutions which
were adopted, nstrucns the committee on comm.-c. Il,
qure into the expectancy Of purchasing lot and erect
ns hunings Tor custom house post Office and courts il
Alexandra, Virginia
Mr. Ndusant intro rced one for similar pprnoscs {, RAJ
imOic which also adopted
Mr ''coHer introduced bill regulating the right Of
sun age In the territories Of the United Stite, Referred
to the committee Ersorics
ihe Dill authorizing the corporation of Georgetown &c
impose special taxes to enable to subscribe TO the NJ,
""p"itan kiroid stock, 10 light the stress and 70
supply the inhabitants with water, was passed
Mr NAV from the committee the in !icaTv reported
oii organizing the courts in tho Di4,rc, OF Columbia
and reforming and improving the laws thereof He chow
the prescott system - and cxplnei the bill which nro
poses to abolish all the existing courts in the Dsrjc,
Columbia anu institute others bette. suited u An snph
ened age. e
Mr.. Elliott Of Mas', replied defending the Circu;
Court AID DENYING the po of congress under the con
s'fuon to lcSisate the Judges out Office lie under
stood that tue people Of this District have not been
VII Tue S"oec', ~ was u.ud III OF REVOLUTIONARY
courts.
Under the operation Of the previous question tho hill
was rushed through ia. preliminary stages TO the pon
oi passn:" without being read
mr. IhF'or, oil Tennessee, raised tho quest 10 yhe,bc
was competent to pass the bill without it, being
ed. e e
The speaker then replied that tho question was raise
too late. ' ~ '''
Finding the question on the passage of,be hill IN
house adjourned. "
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