The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-03
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.
SENATE.

In the Senate a bill was passed granting
a pension to the widow of Gen. jacob
Bcown.
Dir. Douglass urged the taking up Of the
Nebraska bill.
Mcssrs. Chase, Norris and C,ss hoped
TINT It might be postponed TO allow Sena-
tors an opportunity To study it,
ri. DiNuu sPonr IA ri,uror It ,pFomirir',
his hearty supper, of the measure.
The bill was taken up, and postponed
until Monday next.
The French spoliltion bill was tnhen up
and postponed until Monday week.
The resolutions repeating the rules re-
quirng Executive Sessions, and making
all proceedings IN the open session, except
when the Senate might especially direct,
was taken mp.
Mr.. Mason said the subject had been de-
fcated on former occasion, and moved
that the resolution be laid on the table
Agreed to- ayes %, noes II.
Six private bills wore taken up and pass
ed, including the one for the relief of the
nptors Of the frigate Philadelphia.
Mr.. Badger offered resolution setting
apart Fridoy in each week for private bills.
Adopted,
An executive session was had for an
hour when the doors were again opened.
Mr. Mason offered a resolution thnt, as
mark Of respect TO the government of NJ.
Bodisco IN amiiy with the United States,
aud in further respect TO his memory and
virtues, and 10 enlbie Senators TO attend
his funeral, that when the Senate adjourn
it adjourn TO Thursday next. This was de-
batcd.
Massrs. Mason, Butler. Cpss md llamlin
favored the resolution. and Mcssrs. Gwin
and Johnson opposed 1t, as bad precedent.
NJ. Walker called for the yeas and nays
when SIR. Mlson Withdrew the resolution,
aud
Mr.. Weller said that 10 enable such
Senators as desired TO attend the funeral,
he moved Tat when the Senate adjourn, it
be TN Thursday. Agreed 10.
A message was received from the Pres
ideni, transmitting certain books, contain
ing Illustrations and reports of the Worlds
Exhibition in London, which had been pre-
scented By Mr. Crunpton, in behalf Of lbs
government. Referred 10 the Library Com
miiiee.
An Executive session was again had,
and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The proceedings in the House Of Rep
resentatyes up 10 one o'clock, were wholly
unilHportant.
The bill extending the ranking priv.
loge 10 the Coast Survey Department WINS
passed.
Mr. Hamilton, from the Committee Of
the District Of Columbia, reported joint
appropriation Of half million dollars Ia
continue tn works on the Washington Or.
quolnct- referred.
Mr.. Bissel reported b9ck the Srnaie's
resolution authorship ihe President 70 con
fer the title Of Lieut.. General by breye'. for
eminent srrgices. Referred 70 the Com.
m'tiee ui ihe Whole.
The House then went ,n'o Committee oH
the President message.
Mr. oliver of Missouri spoke on the ton.
nre duties. opr,o-.ns tl,e proposed sy.ten.
Mr. Maxwell followed on The land policy
ogihe government.
The committee rose when Mf. Bayloy
moved ihii when the House i.1an h uil
b. unnl Thursday in order 20 aiioa mcm.
ber ara opportunity 70 attend n. B9disco'.
funeral.
Mr. Benton seconded the motion, eulo
riung ihe deceased.
~ Houston opposed il, but tae motion
sss agreed 20.
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