Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-05
CONGRESS-.
Thirty THIRD coNeRsss--rIRsr sEsstos.
SENATE, Jan. s, 1854.

SENATE, Jan. s, 1854.
On motion by Mr.. Badger, it was ordered
that when the Senate adjourn, it be till Mon
day next.
Mr.. Foot gave notice of bill TO provide for
the construction Of a railroad from the Missis-
sippi river to the Pacific coast, which he said
BIO would explain ut the time Of it's introduc-
ton.
Mr.. Houston submitted the following rssolu-
ton:
Resoloed, That the Committee ON Pnbic
Buildings inquire into the expediency Of pro
viding by law for the erection Of suitable
building for the Department. Of State,
Mr.. Douglas suggested that the resolution
be amended by including--and for the Interior,
War, and Navy Departments, The resolution
was modified accordingly, and then adopted.
Mr.. Mallory introduced q bill to establish a
land district in the State of Florids, to be
called the district of Tampa Referred
On motion Of Mr.. Cass,
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Commerce
be instructed to inquire into the expediency Of
making an appropriation for the survey Of the
harbors on Lake Superior, within the limits OF
the United States.
Mr. Mallory submitted the following rcso-
luton, which was agreed TO:
Resolrcd, That the Secretary Of the Interior
be r, quested to communicate to the Senate the
amount Of public money received and expended
by Luther Blake, late agent of the United
States for the removal Of Indians from Florida,
as such sgent with the objects for which said
money was expended, and the number OF In
dams removed by him.
Mr.. Jones, Of Tennessee, submitted the fol-
lowing resolution which was agreed to-:
Resolved, That the Committee on Military
Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expe-
diency Of purchasing three Of Thomas H. Bar
lows Planetariums, for the use cf West Point
Military Academy, Annapolis Naval School,
and National Observatory.
Mr.. Johnson, of Arkansas, gave notice Of
bill to- grant TO the new States an additional
section Of land, in each township for school
purposes
Mr.. James presented the memorial Of L. P.
Holiday s. Co, praying leave to erect on the
public grounds, in the City of Washington, a
frst-class hotel.
After the transaction Of some unimportant
businees the Senate, at an early hour, adj
journed.
House Of Representatives., Jan. 5, 1854.
Mr. Valley Of Massachusetts,, appeared to-
day and took his seat.
A communication from the Secretary Of the
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Committee on Commerce IL relates to the loss
Of the revenue cutter Hamilton, and recon.
mends the building of other vessels for this
service.
Also, a communication from the same De
partment in relation to a custom-house at San
Francisco; which was referred to the Commit
tee on Commerce
Also, a communication from the Secretary Of
War, enclosing reports, mape, and estimates,
relative TO the improvement OF the Mississippi
river. Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Mr. Dean, from the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, unanimously reported back the joint
resolution Of thanks to Captain IDgraham, with
n substitute for the same, in which is omitted
any declaration respecting the citizenship of
kos2ta. The presentation Of a medal instead
OF q sword is also recommended, as the conduct
of Captain Ingraham is regarded in civil and
not in a military character.
The substitute was explained by Mr.. Dean
and Mr.. Bayly.
Mr.. Mllson was unpreparcd 10 vote for tho
resolution, though disposed to commend the
conduct Of Captain Ingraham. He thought
the terms Of the resolution should be we'll CON-
sidercd, and hoped its consideration might be
deferred.
Mr.. Bayly assured tho House that it had
been well considered in the committee, and
spoke Of its having received the scrutiny and
approval of every member Of the committee,
including the gentleman from Pennsylvania,
Mr.. Chandler whom be spoke Of with court
esy a. F,deraiia ILaughter.l Mr. Bayly
was weary Of seeing the United States always
a defendant in controversies such as the Koez,a
case involved. He believed Koszta should have
been protected, and he fully commended the
conduct Of Captain Ingraham.
Mr. Orr, of South Carolina, had not believed
any objection would sfise He spoke Of the
character OF the committee reporting the reeo-
luton, and declared that the resolution con-
tanned no sentiment 10 which any Wing or
Democrat could object. IL simply approved
the act Of Captain lngraham in extending the
protection q our Government 10 Mr.. Koszta.
and authorised the President Of the United
States to present medal in suitable manner.
Mr.. Orr would thank Captain Ingraham, in
the namo Of humanity and Of patriotism, and
earnestly and eloquently opposed Mr.. Mill
sons motion 10 refer the subject to the Com
mittee Of tho Whole. Captain Ingraham had
not delayed his action moment nor should
the Government of his nation delay to do him
honor.
MIR. Richardson, Of Illinois, advocated the
immediate passage Of the resolution He de-
clared that Captain Iograham had won honor
tor the nag OF his country, and that a vote Of
thanks and testimonial TO him, and his off.
GERS and crew, would be also BY implication q
deserved commendation Of the noble response
Of the Secretary Of State to the demand Of the
Austrian Government
Mr.. Millson disclaimod the intention Of op-
posing the resolution He appeared TO approve
the conduct OF Captain Ingraham, however,
upon considerations Of humanity alone, as his
individual act, and not "a an act in the DIS
charge OF his legitimate duty.
MIR. Richardson approved of his conduct,
because il was the act Of our Government and
because it has served to elevate our Govern
ment in the estimation Of the world
Mr. Hitler thought the only duty Of Con.
gress was 10 give expression to the national
sentiment. He respected every moral and hui
name sentiment involved bat he wished the
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