The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-01
THIRTY.THIRD CONGRESS-
FIRST SESSION.



wAsuyeros, May u, 1851
IMPROVEMENT or
Mr.. BADGER, (whig) Of n c., presented tho proceei
pgs the convention held at Wlmugton North Caroioa
ard presided by the Governor Of the State, in rea
tion TO the improvement of Care Fear river.
TIU HnoiEAs PENAL ceDr.
Mr. JoHSsoS (dcm of Ark, from the Conm'ttcc
Pinting reported adversely printing 1o9o additional
copies of Sandforis Reports on the Penal Codes of
Europe aud tie administrative changes In France
since 1s4s.
Mr. JONES, (whig) Of Tenr., opposed the report, and
supported the printing of extra number Of so much as
relates 10 European penal codes.
Messrs. Johnson Fitzpatrick (tem.) of Ala, and Fes
sender, (wBig) of Ne, opposed to printing any
part of the reports. Messrs. Badger aud Seward sup
ported the printing. Adverse report agreed to-
ADJOURNMENT.
Mr. SrrAET (dem) of Mich. offered resolution for ad-
journment over from TO morrow till Monday. Adopted
PTNsroS BAcHKIDKR's WIDOW.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr. Adams (den)
of Miss directing inquiry to the proprety Of grant
ing D. nsion the widow OF James Bachelor who was
killed in Boston while assisting in the execution Of an
act Of Congress, was taken up and adopted
Mr. HAxIs, (dom.) Of Me-, reported the IIouse bill
granting register TO the steamer FL Paraguay.
KxrRA COPIES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE
Mr.. BESJAxly, (whs) Of Ia, Withdrew his motion to
reconsder the vote adopting the order for subscription
for fvethousand additional copies Of h. Congregational
Gletc. The resolution, therefore, is passed.
INTERESTING TO SorARHs
The bill supplementary TO the act authorizing n0tares
puplic TO take and certify oaths and aArnations anil
acknowledgements in certain cases, was taken up and
passed.
Was then taken up.
Mr.. HUNTER addressed hoscnate for over an hour, in
argument that the bill was unconstitutional.
Mr. Toor (whg) Of VT. followed reading an elaborate
sreech in support of the bill.
EEcEss TOR A WEEK.
Mr.. BADGER (whg) Of n. c., during Mr. Foot's speech,
Tho NJ 10 he
Senators leaving for their homes. II desirable
TO know whether the meeting Monday next was for
benss or not Senator'S, before leaving, should know
the fact.
Mr.. G~N, Cdem) Of Cal, said II certainly to meet
Several Senators said nothing could or should be done
Many Senators bad gone home and would not be back by
Monday. No quorum would be present.
Mr.. BADGER, with the view Of testing whether the Sc
nato would meet Monday for business not, moved
that when the Senate adjourn Monday next IL be to
the Thursday following Agreed to; yeas 20, nays le
Mr. FcoT finished his speech, and the bin was post
r-ned.
THR new oaryANs MINT.
br sliEff. (dem Of Ia offered the following re-o
iuiions, which were agreed to-
gesoved That tho secretary Of he Tressury requested
Of the united states Branch Mint At Now Orleans ahst
ss VA nS d to ut Ut as :so .
stIuerde vi IN his opiI consulting wise economy
.o aid Brsneh Mint Also srssouton @skns si@ilsr
rSres respecting the marine hospital building near New
Short executive session. Adjourned.
House Of Representatives..
wAsHxeror May 81, 1856.
SURVEY or lands IN KANSAS.
Mr.. olr, (wbig) of Mo-, introduced bill providing
for survey and sale of public lands In the Territory Of
Kansas and establishing land Office therein. Referred
10 the Committee on Public Lands
ADJOURNMENT
Mr.. CUTTING, (dem.) Of N. " suggested that It was
matter Of the highest importance that they should
FIX day for the adjournment As respected himself
somewhat a matter Of indifference but until
IL any business would be transacted. The mo-
mont shall be fxed, they would always
have large attendance Of members and could
despatch all the public business within a reasonable
time.
Mr. Ifyy (dem) Of Iowa, objected unless the debate
shan be open TO ALL
Mr.. CuTnSe--Areed' let's take IL up now.
Mr. HryS-I object.
On motion, the House went into Committee on the
THg PACIFIC RAuRoAD Ruf--osHAueHT ON THE yong
AMI sr1RAsA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DErgycx
rnYn coSprcT--MR sourE's curRs1s rrc
Mr.. PERKINS, (dem) Of La, said he observed in the
National Int.llig,rc1 this morning, address signed
by Ave members OF the House. Messrs Maurice Wheeler
Peck Peckham, and Oliver from New York lie had
personal acquaintance with only OF them and knew
only two Of the others by sight Tho statements and
sentiments therein such to require him 70 say
something concerning II. He quoted
tvenst day rsnspiring oonstrsin rs 70 believe the
pulmert Of the Missouri Compromise Of is0 10 the
Of seres ." measures long and dsiheray
pursued having for their object the forms son of
econ Or southern party % witch the present. Asefug