Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-16
CONGRESS-.
THIRTY THIRD cosGREss--rrasr SESSION
Senate, Monday, January is, 1854.


Mr. Pearce submitted a resolution, directing
the Committee on Naval Affairs to inquire into
the expediency of making some national ac-
acknowledgement to the officers and crew of the
British ship Three Bells and to the Ameri-
can vessels !" Kilby and Antarctic for their
bravery and humanity displayed in the peril
GUS rescue by them of the passengers OF the
steamer San Francisco
He paid an eloquent tribute to the gallantry
and high degree OF humanity evinced by the
noble commander Of the British vessel Three
Bells,' in lying, with his own brig shattered by
the same storm, alongside of that steamer dn-
ring the perilous situation of those on board
He commented also on the admirable conduct
displayed by the officers and crews Of the other
vessels, and said such exertions only could have
been prompted by the purest feelings of hui
manity.
Mr. Shields submitted as substitute for
the resolution, one calling upon the Secretary
of War to communicates to the Senate all an.
thentic information in the possession Of the
War Department in relation to the canse OF
the wreck Of the steamer San Francisco, and
the means used and employs ed in the rescue of
the persons on board the same.
He said he had had an interview with the
Secretary Of War on the subject and was in
formed that he expected full and authentic in
formation upon the whole subject matter in
three days When this information wGs re-
ceived, the Senate could act adsisedly in with
holding and bestowing Acknowledgements and
rewards
Mr.. Gwin was in favor of the resolution of.
fered by the Senator from Maryland. He
thought this subject would involve many in.
quiries. appropriate 20 several committees
whether relief ought not to be given TO those
who rescued the passengers whether pensions
ought not to be given to the relatives Of those
who lost their lives in that vessel, and remu.
neration made TO those who lost their property
in that vessel
Mr. Mason supported the resolution Of the
Senator from Maryland, but thought the in
quiry ought 10 be sent to the Military Com
mittee.
Mr.. Batter took a similar view of the subject
After some remarks by Messrs Badger and
Houston, the resolution offered by Mr.. Pearce
was agreed TO- and also the resolution offered
by Mr.. Shields.
Mr. Petit, from the Committee on the Judi
ci,ry to which had been referred the question
of the right OF the Hon s. :. Phelps TO occupy
a seat as n Senator from the State of Vermont
made n report, which was ordered 10 be print
cd and, on bis motion, the subject was post
poned till Wednesday next.
lie also presented paper containing the
views Of the minority of the Committee on the
subject
Mr.. Hunter presented the memorial Of the
Southern Baptist Conference, asking the adop-
ton, by the United States, Of measures b. secure
to Americans while travelling or sojourning in
foreign countries, the right Of religious freedom
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Mr.. Dixon gave notice Of an amendment he
intended to offer to the bill 10 establish q Ter.
ritorial Government for Nebraska which would
provide that so much Of the act Of Congress OF
1920, in relation to the admission Of Missouri
~ State as prohibits Slavery and involuntary
servitude in that portion Of the Territory &C
Louisiana lying north Of 80 deg. 30 min, be
declared inapplicable TO the Territory enibrac.
cd within the boundaries Of Nebraska
MIR Petit, from the Judiciary Committee 10
which had been referred the bill Mr. Chasesl
TO divide the State OF Ohio into two judicial
districts, reported the same back with several
amendments.
MIR Hamln, from the Committee on Printing
reported resolution directing the printing OF
----------- copies Of an abstract Of the census,
containing certain specified tables.
VII nOtOH III W.T.. nWIh, bnt DiaHk WAX HIlcu
by 80 000, and, as amcpded, the resolution was
agreed to.
Mr. Adams from the Committee on Retranch
ment and Reform, to which had been referred
the memorial OF several clerks in the Executive
Departments, asking an increase OF their sala.
ries reported bill which was read twice, and
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Shields, from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported bill increasing the military
establishment Of tho United States a bill regu.
lating the pay and allowances of tho army, and
bill to increase the. efficiency Of the army by
providing retired list for disabled officers
Mr.. Gwin, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs to which had been referred the joint
resolution from the House, expressing the
thanks and approval of Lieutenant lngraham's
conduct in the difficulties at Smyrna, growing
ont OF the case OF Martin Rosetta reported the
same back, and asked that il be put on its
passage. 10 was read twice, and considered.