Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-29

MONDAY, APRIL "a, 1854
IN SENATE.

The following memorials and petitions were presented
and appropriately referred:
members Of the American Association Tor the Promouon
Of Science asking Congress to make an to
enable Prof Mitchell of Cincinnati, TO construct ma
0hne for observing right asccnsions ana decnatons by
the aid of magnetism.
Accom- panyng the memorial was q report from COM
mittee appointed for the examination OF the subject
which says that the apparatus contains all the proies
eors claims in regard to simplicity accuracy faciiit,
and Dispatch 1t is fair specimen of ingenious conr-
vance, and the best proof Of its superiority is the iact
that Notwithstanding the roughness Of construction
which the inventor has been forced to submit tby his
limited resources it rivals in the accuracy Of is results
the most finished specimen Of skilfu workmanship.
Mr. E. spoke Of the importance Of this nyention to
the of science as promising great pactca uti-
ty in its application and really rejecting credit on
the country He did know what committee to send
it to- as the matter did pertain any Of the stand
ing committees Of the body and hs would therefore
move its reference to select committee OF fve
The motion agreed to, and the select committee
will be appointed by the Chair.
BY Mr. RUSK: From Robert Mills, architect and
engineer proposing plan Of railroad for transport
Ing the mails Of the United States and troops and mill
tary stores. The memorast goes into calculation to
show that If the Government will build the road the saw
ing in expense Of transporting the mail to California
would pay its cost in five years and secure the free pas
sage Of the mail for oil time to come.
The advantages claimed for this plan of road its
economy facility of construction efficiency safety, and
high speed freedom from all the mshaps and inconve-
nenoes Of the travel Of the present railroads lst Its
cost will be oneourh of the present roads, I'd, Its
facility of construction is great that il may be
pshed for travel in two three years. 3D. Its efi
ciency in cecting its destiny, viz the passage Of the
mail &c., great indeed. 4th Its safety in travel from
either running of the track being subject to any ground
obstrnoon certain and 9TH It's capacity for high speed
90 great that hundred miles hour may be accomplish
cd frequred Besides these advantages, this system Of
railway will effect the great object Of establishing line
Ofgraph to the Pacific, under circumstances Of
Ncurity which no ether plan can effect.
By Mr.. HUNTER: From several intelligent and highly
respectable mechanics the District of Columbia asking
hat if the homestead bill granting land should be passed
hat there be paid out Of the Treasury 5000 to them.
They express their belief that the conditions the home
stead bill will be evaded and that the only effect Of the
bill will BE- to enable the oafer and specuator to pick out
and secure eligible spots which the progress Of popua
on will in less than FIVE years make vaube and thus
serve price fom further
the Wilderness the bona settler who seeks to purchase
pay for, and improve the public domain goes to
say that the sgners not paupars and ask fayors
frsm the Government but they demand act of JUS
tice and right If the bill is to pass, that clause be in
serted authorizing mechanics of other tools
to draw the national treasury for 5000 assist them
In purchasing the implements of their profession.
= By Mr.. BUTLER: From certain keepers Of public
houses in the city Of Washington requesting the Commit
tee the District Of Columbia instruct the Common
Council to repeal the ordinance compelling restaurants
and eating to be closed at midnight complaining
that many who compelled to labor all night by this
prohibition deprived of the right and privilege of OBJ
tanning refreshments when nature calls for them They
suggest that the law is unconstitutional and anrepub-
Ncan, and does not smell democratic; and they sub
NIT whether, if they have the power to compel closing
Of doors at midnight they have not the power to
direct their close at s o'clock.
By Mr.. SEWARD: From citizens of the United States
protesting the Jewish religion asking that measures may
be taken them the right Of civil and religious
liberty whilr travelling abroad.
Also fro the heirs and legal representatives of John
Nelson, asng compensation for the services Of his
cestor in remuneration for losses sustained during the
revolutionary
Also from NJ Clarke asking remuneration for losses
sustained by her father under contract to furnish
muskets.
By Mr.. ALLEN: From soldiers Of the Rhode Island
milta asking remuneration for services in the last war
with Great Britain
By Mr.. FISH: From the Marine Society of New York,
asking that ships and vessels of hundred and
fifty TONS clearing ut the house, be furnished with
two more boys
BY Mr.. DAWSON: From John Maxim pilot, in rela-
ton to claim to salvage for relieving the United States
frigate Saranac while in distress off the harbor Of Sa
Tannah.
BY Mr.. SUMNER: Memorials from the Mayor of Bos-
ton from citizens of Massachusetts, and of New Hamp-
SHIRE in favor OF cheap ocean postage. y
BY Mr.. FOOT: From Sherman Pierce, asking PEN
J BY Mr. CHASE: From citizens of Ohio in favor of
cheap postage.
BY Mr.. JOHNSON: From citizens Of Arkansas in ia
that State
Numerous petitions were presented in the shape Of
protests against the passage of the Nebraska bill or ylo
lation Of the Missouri compromise.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Mr.. BRODHEAD, from the Committee on the Post OF
fee and Post Roads, submitted report accompanied by
bill for the relief Of Joseph Knock.
Also from the Committee Of Claims asking to be dis
charged from the further consideration of the memorial
of Charles Gordon and that it be referred to the Com
mittee on Public Lands; which was agreed to.
Also, from the committee to which was referred
House bill for the relief Of Grafton Baker reported 1t
back without amendment, and asked its immediate con-
sideration and objection having been made, the bill
was read a third time and passed.
Mr.. DOUGLAS from the Committee Territories, to
which referred the joint resolution from the House
of Representatives authorizing the accounting officers Of
the Treasury adjust the expenses of the Board Of Com
gon to prepare code of laws ALSO adjust the expense
of collecting and printing certain laws and archives of
the Territory of Oregon reported it back without amend
ment and asked its immediate consideration
No objection having been made the joint resolution
read o third time and passed.
Mr.. DOUGLAS, from the same committee, asked to be
discharged from the further consideration of the follow
ing memorials Of the Territorial Legislature New Mex
leo respecting military post at Fort Atkinson relative
to land titles under Mexican grants and in relation to
Indian depredatons not pertaining to the Committee
Territories; and they referred to appropriate
committees
his9 JONES, from the Committee on Pensions asked
to be discharged from the further consideration of the
petitions Of the heirs at law Of George Hoye Of Frances
Depriest and of D. Ncanus and that they be referred
TO the Committee on Public Lands which agreed to.
was referred several petitiosrom and marines
asking increase of pension, submitted arepor accom-
panied general bill to increase the pension Of seamen
and marines.