The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-12-08
In CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES
Thirty-Third Congress Second Session.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER I, 1854.
SEN ATE.

Hon. GEORGE +. BADGER from the State of North Caro-
na and MOSES NoRRs from the State of New Hampshire
appeared in their seats this morning
The PRESIDENT pro tenpoye laid before the Senate n
copy of the acts and resolutions of the legislature Of the
Territory of Utah. passed their third session. be-
gun and held the second Monday of December 1853
Great Salt Lake City, and transmitted in pursuance
law which referred to the Committee Territories
MEMORIALS PETITIONS, ETC.
Mr.. SEW ARD presented the petition of John Thomas
naval architect of the city of New York. and other papers
signed by H. X Collins and Others propretors of ships
asking for some action by Congress for the better prese
walton of life in of shpwreck which referred
to the Committee on Commerce
Mr. S. also presented the memorial of Isaac S. Smith,
of New York. representing that he has claim against the
government for compensation for work done in the
ton of lighthouse Lake Erie and praying that the
same may be paid which was referred to the Committee
of Claims.
Mr. PRATT presented the petition of Samuel Crapin
praying that the pension allowed him may be made to
from the time of his disability which
ferred to the Committee on Pensions.
Mr. FITZPATRICK presented the petition of the register
Of the land office and receiver of public moneys Mont
gomery Alabama, praying TO be allowed the same per
the sales Of the public lands was allowed
previous the act of August A. 1854 which referred
to the Committee on Public Lands
NOTICES
Mr. BADGER gave notice that he should tomorrow or
some early day thereafter ask leave introduce bill
increase the compensation of members of both houses
of Congress and of the judges of the Supreme Court of the
United States.
Mr. FOOT gave notice that he should tomorrow or on
some early day thereafter ask leave introduce bill to
extend the of limitations for the prosecution of GER
tain crimes against the United States.
ADJOURNMENT OVER.
On motion,
Ordered That when the Senate adourns to-day il be to
meet Monday next
CLERKS COMMITTEES.
On motion by Mr.. BAYARD, the Committee on Pnblic
Buildings were authorized to employ a clerk.
On motion by Mr.. SLIDELL, the Committee on Roads
and Canals authorized to employ clerk.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Mr. DODGE, of Iowa, submitted the following resolu
ton; which considered by unanimous consent and
agreed to
Resored That the Secretary of War be requested
the Senate the report of the officer charge
he improvement of the Des Mones and the Rock River
Rapids of the Mississippi river.
Mr. BADGER submitted the following resolution; which
considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to
Reoved That there be paid of the contingent fund
he Hon. DAVID n. AroHIsos the difference between the
which he has already received President pro
of the Senate and the compensation of Vice President
the date Of his election by the Senate their President
fenpore the of the present session.
according the practice which has heretofore prevailed
Mr. SLIDELL submitted the following resolution
which considered by unanimous consent and agreed
o.:
Reo'ved That the President pro pore be authorized to