The daily union., 1854-12-22
IN CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES
Thirty Third Congress cond session.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 81. 1854
SENATE.
MEMORIALS, PETITION, ETC.

Nj. "A. also presented resolutions the legislature
Rhode Island in favor of the establishment OF navy-yard
in Narngansett bay which read and ordered to be
printed
Mr. A. also presented resolutions of the legislature Of
Rhode Island in favor of the establishment of system of
cheap ocean postage which were read and ordered be
printed HH
Mr. SLiDELL presented the memorial of committee Of
the Louisiana Baptist State convention praying that
ures be taken to protect citizens of the United States
while travelling residing in foreign countries in the free
and uninterrupted exercise Of their religious faith which
was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
Mr. DAWSON presented joint resolution of the legis-
aure OF Georgia asking Congress to take into consider
alton the propriety Of forthwith establishing depot
at Brunswick in the State of Georgia which was referred
to the Committee Naval Affairs.
Mr. BADGER presented the petition OF William G. Ridge
E chief clerk in the Bureau Of Yards and Docks PRAYING
to be allowed arrears of salary which was referred TO the
Committee on Retrenchment and Reform
ADJOURNMENT
On motion, it was
Ordered, That when the Senate adourns tomorrow it
be to meet on Tuesday next.
REPORT FROM COMMITTEE
Mr.. DODGE of Iowa. from the Committee on Public
Lands TO whom was referred the petition of Jacob Dodson
reported back the same and asked TO be discharged from
the further consideration thereof and that be referred to
the Committee on Military Affairs which agreed TO-
aaE BILL
On motion by Mr. JONES, of Iowa. the Senate proceed
ed to the consideration of the bill for the relief of Caha
rine B Arnold which was read third time and passed
HOUSE BILLS REFERRED.
The following bills received from the House of Rep
resentatves and severy read twice and referred
bill to amend an act entitled An act to establish an
auxiliary watch for the protection Of public and private
property in the city Of Washington approved August 49,
bill granting certain additional powers TO the corpo
ration OF the city OF Washington. 1I
A bill to authorize the Washington Gas Light Com
pany to increase their capital stock.
bill to incorporate the Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany Of the District of Columbia.
bill to discharge the Indebtedness Of the penitentiary
of the District of Columbia. =
bill to authorize the extensions construction and use
OF the Metropolitan Railroad Company into and within the
District of Columbia.
EASTERN WAR
Mr.. SUMNER submitted the following resolution and
asked for its immediate consideration
Resolced. That the Committee on Foreign Relations be d
Of the United States to tho governments 81 Great Britain
France and Turkey the sde and of Russia on the
other in the hope Of Withdrawing the existing controversy
tween them from the destructive umpirage war; SO that
the blessings of be again the people
these nations and ao to the general of the world
Mr. RUSK objected its consideration and it lies over
until Tomorrow under the raic
REVOLUTIONS ADorTEn.
Mr. JONES, Of Tennessee submitted resolution calling
upon the Postmaster General inform the Senate whether
or not contract has been made for carrying the mail from
Cairo TO New Orleans directed by act Of Con-
gress passed at its last session and If not inform the
Senate why it has not been DONE The resolution was
agreed to-
Mr.. SLIDELL submitted resolution instructing the
Committee on Commerce to inquire whether any legisia
ton be necessary, and if So what obviae conflict in
the laws OF the several States the subject of the compcn
sation and regulation of potage within their limits
agreed TO.
sr BURLINGTON, VERMONT.
Mr. FOOT in pursuance of notice asked and obtained
leave to introduce bill making appropriation for the
completion of the breawaer in the harbor of Burlington
Lake Champlan which read twice and referred to
the Committee on Commerce.
In introducing the bil Mr. F. stated that the approprin
tinna hy 10
in the river and harbor bill of the last session. which fell
under the Executive veo viz sOO0 but this appropria-
tion is not to the constitutional objection which has
been urged against some OF the appropriations embraced in
the river and harbor b and Of which that
bill failed to receive the Executive approval The object
sought to be attained not one of merely local and linn
tied character neither is it for small comparatively
important lake river exclusively within the limits and
jurisdiction of single State On the contrary it is one
preemneny of national character IL is for the proec-
ion of Of the principal harbors upon the great
communication between the eastern States and the prov
ince of Lower Canadahe great thoroughfarc between
the cities of New York and Montreal In the possible
event of hostes arising between this country and Great
Britain this lake. from its geographical position must in
evtably again become the theatre Of conflict between the
two countries, as in 1918, when Commodore cDonough
distinguished himself for his gallant conduct In militia
ry point Of view, therefore well in commercial
pect, this work ought to be completed The government
has already expended seventy eighty thousand dol
lars upon the work and long it remains unfinished
the harbor is insecure The government is now asked
merely to appropriate small sum to complete work
practically recognised by the appropriations heretofore
made.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr. CLAY in pursuance of notice, asked and obtained
leave to introduce bill amendatory Of and supplementary
TO- approved 4th August 1854 entitled An act to
graduate and reduce the price of public lands actual
Tiers and cutvators which read twice and referred
TO the Committee on Public Lands. ~ f1'a
Mr. STUART in pursuance of notice. asked and obtained
leave TO introduce bill making appropriations for the inn
provement of the harbors Lakes Ontario Erie St Clair
Huron Superior and Michigan which read twice and
referred to the Committee Oh Commerce
CLAIMS
On motion by Mr.. BRODHEAD, the Senate resumed the
consideration of the bill TO establish court for the nves
tigation of claims against the United States.
Mr. CASS alluded to the crying injustice Of the present
SYSTEM both regards the government and individual
claimants and urged the Importance of adopting
such mode proceeding the bill proposed Under the
system the consideration of claims
tracc indefinitely, while others passed upon hastily
He hoped the Senate would not leave the subject until
sort Of board authorized If any senator could
not get what be considered the best pan let him take the
next best for almost any board reasonably constituted is
better than He hoped no would allow the bill
fail because he could exncty the plan which
he preferred
Mr.. BRODHEAD explained the operations Of the BILL
aluding to its provisions in detail.
Mr. WELLER moved to amend the bill by striking out
the word court and inserting in lieu thereof board of
commissioners. He submitted this motion because the
constitution of the United States directs that United States
judges shall be appointed to during good behavior
and he desired have the of office limited Sever
al OF the States he sad had adopted changes in their
stuton limiting the tenure of Office of the judges in the
State courts and he had to learn that the system
had not worked WELL that there any desire
TO the old system He was opposed to the appointment of
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