Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-01-05
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsuINGroN, December

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WAsuINGroN, December 81.
SEHATE-Mr. Seward introduced bill
providing for the construction of military
and postal railroad through the territories Of
the United States lying between the Allan
tic States and California. Referred.
The Committee on the Post Office report
ed a bill, which provides for the CONSTITUTE
ZION OF good. first class, double track rail-
road through the territories, North of 40
degrees parallel Of latitude, from some point
inthe Western boundary of one OF the At
lanic States, to tie Eastern boundary of
California; the location and route to be fixed
within one year of the date of contract for
the construction of the road TO be ceded 10
the Company during its existence; the road
10 be commenced within eighteen months
from The, date Of the contract and 10 be COM
pleted within five years; one ffth to be COM
pleted annually.
Immediately after the passage of the act,
the Secretary Of War is to advertise for pro.
posais for the construction of said road, and
shall contract with such company whose
proposals shall be deemed most advantage
ous to the United States. The United
States 10 be bound TO pay such sum as may
be agreed on any proposal. either in money
or D per cent. stock-the Company to depos-
It al the time of contract with the treasurer
OF the U. S., five millions in money or in u.
states or State stock as security for the
performance OF the contract; the Company
to receive interest on each deposit when the
work is completed to the satisfaction of the
Secretary of War..a
The stocks thus deposited are to be sur
rendered TO the Company the road TO be fully
completed in five years, and the Company
10 enjoy to their own use for fifty years the
profits and cmoluments of the road; but the
mails, munitions of war and troops are to
he transported at rates TO be determined by
the United States Government, Congress 10
have the right 10 reduce, at any time, the
tolls and fare for passengers and freight, but
always to allow ten per cent. profit on the
actual investment of the Company. Con-
gress is to have the right TO take said road,
on paying the Compeny the amount expend-
ed, with interest thereon.
Mr.. Slideli introduced bills for the i'm
provcment of the mouth of the Mississippi
also, bills for the establishment Of navy
yard near New Orleans.
"A message was received from the House
announcing the death OF the Hon. B. Camp
bell Ct Tennessee. Mr.. Jones Ironounc-
ed an obituary. The usual resolutions
were adopted, and the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE-Mr. Smith, Of Tennessee, an.
ncunced the death Of his colleague, Mr.
Campbell, which took place in Washington
yesterday, after long and severe illness
Mr.. Caruthers likewise passed an elo
ouent pulOry on the deceased
. A resolution was then passed to attend
the funeral at noon tomorrow, and tn,
House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
The funeral of the Hon. B. npbell tool
place to-day from the hall of the House o.
Representatives. The corpse was brough
in and deposited by the pail bearers, and il
charge Of the committee OF arrangements
The Senate, President and Cabinet, and
Supreme Court, entered aud took their scat
rear the bier, the members of spectators
occupied the galleries.
The corpse was escorted to the southern
boat, by which it was taken en- route 70
the home Of the deceased.
After returning, the House adjourned un
Ill Saturday.
The Senate also adjourned after return
ing from the funeral.
WAsnIHG TON, Dec. 90.
SENArE-Mr. Petit offered a resolution
which was agreed 10, directing an inquir,
into the expediercy Of establishing new
armory recommended by the Secretary 0
War, at Hamil on, Indiana.
Mr.. Summer presented "a petition of III
American Peace Society, urging the estab
liShment of arbitration as means of set
Element in national difficulties.
Mr.. Dawson presented a petition iron
Cyrus Mccormick for a renewal of hi
patent for reaping machene.
Mr.. Atchison introduced bill granting
lands to the Missouri, Illinois, Indiana
and Ohio railroad and branches throug
: these States.
Mr.. James introduced joint resolution
granting sword TO the nearest male rea.
tive of Major Samuel Ringgold, killed ;
Palo Alto.
No quorum being present, the Senate ad
journed.
CoNeRrss.-There was nothing Of publ
interest done in Congress on Friday or Sal
urday, and both Houses adjourned over
Tuesday.
1--WE are in the receipt Of Putnam,
for January. 1t is one of the best period
icals in the country.
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