Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-29
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
THURSDAY, ApRIL 81, 1854.
IN SENATE.

Mr. WELLER presented resolutions Of the Legislature
of California in favor of additional mail facilities fol-
| California and Oregon.
Also in favor of the establishment Of full and per-
manent watering place in Humboldt Desert on the emf
grant route from Missouri to California.
Also, in favor of the enactment of law authorizing
the Board Of Commissioners appointed under the act
March g. 1851 to ascertain and settle private land claims
in that State, hold session at the city of Angeles.
These resolutions were, motion Of Mr.. WELLER,
ferred to appropriate committees, and ordered be
printed
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr.. EVERETT from the Committee on Foreign Rea-
ons, submitted report, accompanied by bill for the
relief of Henry Cronchey, and asked its immediate
sideration.
mr. E. explained the object of the BILL which was to
make small allowance to Mr.. Cronchey, who was en-
ployed clerk in the Office Of the United States Lega
tion at London for which he was allowed some $500.
The whole amount involved did not exceed ST 000 and
the services performed were acceptable and faithfully
performed the committee of the unanimous opinion
that he was entitled to the amount
The bill accordingly considered and passed.
On motion by Mr.. DODGE, of Iowa,
Resored That the Committee the Post Office and Post
fishing the following mail routes viz From Fort Madison
via West Point Big Mount and Utica, to Keosaugua Iowa
from Fort Madison via Franklin and Primrose to Farming
ton from Marengo to Toledo, via Edora; from Cedar Falls
to Clear Lake. rs
On motion by Mr. sLIDELL, the Senate proceeded to
consider the bill for the relief of Francois Cousin.
eAplalueu Inc DILL, anu IL WAS reau u LnIu llme
and passed.
INDIAN AFFAIRS. ... .a-
On motion by Mr.. HUNTER, the Senate then proceeded
the consideration Of the bill making appropriations for
the support of the Indian Department for the year ending
30th of June, 1866.
Numerous amendments offered by Mr.. SEBAS-
TIAN by the instruction of the Committee Indian
Affairs, all Of which, after explanation by Mr. s., were
adopted.
Mr. TOOMBS moved an amendment in the shape of an
additional section appropriang 35OO00 much as
necessary pay the ascertaned by the several
agents appointed under the I'd section Of the Indian ap
preparation of 1887 to be due to individuals whose
forth in the report Of said committee trans
mtted to Congress the 9th January 1888, for spoa
tons of Creek Indians excepting those whose claims
have been heretofore paid by the United States
Mr. HUNTER contended that the amendment provided
for the satisfaction of private claims and under the 30h
rule of the Senate excluded and therefore out
of order.
Mr. BRIGHT lin the chair) ruled the amendment out
of order. "a
Mr. TOoMBs appealed from the decision of the Chair,
and protracted discussion ensued when the question
was taken sustaining the Chair and decided in the
affirmative.
Mr.. RUSK moved an amendment to pay to certain In
dams per capita allowance properly payable to them
tally omitted.
Mr.. RusK's amendment was agreed to-
Mr.. COOPER moved amendment, which the Chair |
ruled Of order and Mr.. COOPER appealed, pending
which the Senate adjourned to Monday.