The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-04

ing of tho court martial In the Of Lieut. Murray and
re instated Mdshipman James G. MAXWELL
The navigation Of the Potomac ID much inpedsd BY
lee.
CHIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
senate.
wAsMserou, Jan. 8. 1854.
Mesars GEYER and BuR appeared land took their seats
to day.
THE LATE SENATOR UPHAM VERMONT
Mr.. SEWARD (frse soil) Of NJ Y, rose to question
privilege He raid that Senators must havs sssn during
the las. wesk, . gentleman occupying . ssat In
the Senate chamber, Senator from Vermont.
While al would rejoice to havs the honorable
gentleman member Of the Senate st the OR Gu mstan-
under which be appears here somewhat peculiar
and it Is sad referring t. Mr. Phelps the facts Of
the case the Of the Legislature Of
Vermont Mr. Phelps wss appointed by tbs Governor to all
the vacancy caused BY the death Of Mr.. Upham,
who died during the recess. BE appeared and
took his seat at the last session Of the senate,
but since that time It is undstood that the Lesstnre
OF Vermont have assembled and have adjourned sine dc
expire tall March The question now is whsthar
Mr. Phelps cnger I'LL the vacancy under tho tenn
deHcaso for the question to BE- raised ON the
other side Of the Senate and had to be raised by
and after oonsulton with several senator's and with
the genteu himse ii thought he (SowAro should
raise the question He offered resolution reoiting the
facts and concluding with declaration that Mr. Phelps
ton be referred TO the Committee Judiciary.
Mr. BUTLER, (statc rishts) Of g. G., said that no quo
rum Of that COMMITTEES was IN the city. He thought
these questions ought to be primarily considered in the
Senate such had been the case with respect to Mr.
Mxon's seat.
Mr. BADGER (whis) of N. o. sugsossd that the rssou.
ton lie Till to morrow and in the meantime Soma
tors could oetsrmine what ought to be dons with it.
nr. szwARD-vsry wsl Laid over.
Numerous petitions presented.
LANDS WANTED roR RAILROADS m CALIFORNIA.
:, M. GYM, (dsn } q oal;s intzsdaesd sdl s1saans
thei ein.
DISTRICT JUDGES IN oAIIpoRMA.
The bill heretofore introduced BY Mr. Gwn directing
the Dcintment OF district judge for the southern cs
tfic Of California, with leave for the judges 10 alternate
In the performance Of duties taken up aId passed.
rnHIoSs-MAGARA SHIP CANAL ITO.
Mr.. SEwARD presented numerous petitions prAyng for
the construction Of ship canal around Niagara Fal
for repeal Of al duties on soa and that Il bs made
Mr.. cHAm, tsss sol) Of Ohio presented the memorial
prevent cholera, and suggesting Its use on smseant
CLAIMS AGAINST THs GOVERNMENT
Mr. BRIGHT, (dsm Of Ia gave nctce Of bill to sstab.
lsh Board to examine claims against tho government
/. COUNTERPART COIN.
Mr.. BRoDHzAD (dsm) ofPs introduced another bill to
punish for eonntsrfsiing coin Of the United States
THE ONO JUDICIARY.
Mr.. CHASE moved to take up the bill dividing Ohio into
Mr.. wnIn. (dsml Of Gal, asked II the Legislature Of
Ohio had asked for this measure.
Mr.. CHASE ad hs was not aware Of what action the L.
gislaturs had taken.
NJ. WILLIE thought tn. bin was needed BY til. in
some action ON the subject He knew there great
diversity Of opinion in Ohio On the question.
the bill vas framed On what he regarded q wrons prn
cps required the judge Of each district to reside in
the place where his court was held This would connne
NJ csass .sid h.. tn. vast bu.iu.s. of the United
Of @ division e Il. So Ss.s into d
tzists It .as with the utmost difficulty that witnesses
ha sitting o. II. court p. no. h.s ''in e
one place, in the istsror of the State. The bill
proposed two oatric with court IN Cleveland and
in Cincinnati In recent Of great importance IL
was found very difficult to the attendance Of
witnesses ffem other parts Of the sAs Both the ssns
ten and the delegation Of Ohio In the other House ~srs
Mr.. BADoKR said the judges to BE- appointed 70 these
district courts would not have 70 attend to matter. IN
citizens Of other Satss therefore the matter Of their
selection not local ons in which Ohio alone
but in which citizens Of OIL States we're nt:r-
eated He opposed the restriction placed by the
bill upon the locality from which they should be selected.
az G "; s. sds:. n ss;
appointed but only required that after thsir appontmsat
they shoud reside in the place where courts held
President in appointing judge for Maaad required the
person appointed to reside In Baltimore whore business
Hr. BaDsss said that sSs provision would smpyts
ducs the number from whom selection could Be made
10 those who would change their residence 10 place
ID Afterwards refused to reside Where II. b REQUIRED
him, what the remedy
Mr. PRATT-Impsach him.
Mr.. BAnGra-wsll, he resides elsewhere, ssd don't
attend 10 his duties, can you not impsach him'
Mr. PRAIT sAid it very difficult to sustain mpeach-
s:o y sr'Ss Of q n'ss0s o. dSS N.Y. sos ,is y jag.
tain pls.. tie proof seu6 . s.aiy made out.
Mr.. Bapcn said that under the sonstitutioa Of the
ss 1r as
whether lsfusa to reside in particular place was
sthsAn ofcial high crime or misdemsAnor. BE moved
that the bill b. referred TO the Judiciary COMMITTEES
Agreed 10.
Mr.. smnDs, ld.m Of III, introduced bill TO divide
ulinois into two judicial dfstYiots. Referred.
HOOKS FOR sMAfoRs.
Mr. BADGR introduced joint resolution for supplying
the members Of the Senate and House with such books
tors or members. Read three times and pAssed.
AeAIw TIE CONTRACTORS FOE STONE FOR THE HooK
Mr.. BnopHsap moved 70 tais up the bill directing the
Secretary c the Navy 10 dismiss the suits brought aganst
joseph Gonccr and John Du for failure In contract to
furnish stone for the Dry Dock At arooalyn Passed
APPxARANCR OF GENERAL HOUSTON.
Mr. Housros, dem OF Tszss, appeared Ia the Senate
for the first time this session. and was Welcomed BY many
Senators.
Mr.. Josrs (vhg) Of Tsnn offered resolution, direct
ing inquiry TO whether any change has besn made In
the psn Of the capitol sxteusion since the last session.
Asd 80 by what authority and whether such change
v involve any additional sxpsnditure for is comPhuon
nm LAG poAn por nu wssrms nvms
Mr. Jsmncr, (dsm Of Ark., offered . resolution in-
quirisg what rcgrs hes bssa made n exscuting The
appeoprissea de IN the ast rvsr and Aaxbos bN fes
Kan imam. .arvH ~ nAsmee AND c.nA.
Ms. wnI1 hl.eonse1 IN 70 pgsvids fss ~ tsaas-
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