Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-12-14
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WASHINGTON, Dec. q.

SEsArE.-The Chair laid before the
Senate various reports from the Treasury
Department.
Mr. Adams introduced bill establishing
a uniform rule of naturalization, and re-
pealing all laws now in force, relating
thereto.
Mr.. Slidel offered resolution calling
for all the correspondence, &c, relative to
the expedition TO apan--Agreed to.
Mr.. Cass introduced bill making appro-
priation for deepening the channels OF st.
Clair flats, and the fats Of ST. Mary's river.
Referred.
Mr.. Hunter called the attention of the
Senate TO the condition Of the bill making
appropriations for Ocean Mail service.
The two Houses at last session disa-
greed upon the report of conference COM
mittee on that bill.
The question pending was on u motion
that the Senate recede from its amendment,
and on that question the Senator from New
York was speaking when the session ter
minated. He moved it be postponed until
Monday next.
Mr.. Stuart thought that the bill was, by
the action on it at the last session, lost, and
in no possible way could it come up now as
unfinished business.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.
Mr.. Badger offered resolution direct
ing the payment TO Mr.. Atchison of
sum equal to the difference between bis
pay as Senator and that of the Vice Presi-
dent, during the time he was president pro-
tempors OF the Senate. Adopted unani-
mously.
Mr. Seward presented the petition Of E.
X. Collins and others, Of New York, pray
ing that further provision be made for the
protection of life and property on sea going
vessels. Referred to committee.
Mr.. Badger said,-It is well, sir, that in
the hurry of business the Senate should not
forget that this is Thursday, and therefore
lest it should be overlooked, submit the
usual motion, that when the Senate ad-
journ, it adjourn till Monday. (Laughler)
Mr.. Dawson-Mr. Badger is sensible to
the last.-I thought he looked falgued.
The motion was agreed to.
The bill for the relief Of George Fisher
was passed.
Mr. Pearce introduced joint resolution
naming Rufus Choate and }. X. Paulding
as regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Passed.
Mr. Badger give notice that on Mon
day next will introduce bill to increase
the pay of the members Of Congress, and
of the Judges Of the Supreme Court.
HoUsE.--Mr. Houston, from the com.
mittce on ways and means, reported bill
for the payment of invalid ard other pen
sons, and the Indian appropriation bill, for
the year ondihs JuneoO'i, 1900.
Mr.. Hem introdecgd bill making fur
thor appropriation for tho improvements OF
The Rapids in the Mississippi river, and al
SO bill for the relief of the owners and
occupants of the town Of OInaha in Ne
braska, and for other purposes,
Mr. Maxwell introduced bill au,horz-
ing the sale Of reserved lands in Florida.
Mr.. Barksdale introduced bill conslitu-
ting Columbus, Mississippi,a a port Of delive-
ry.
Mr.. Zollcoftr introduced bill further
providing for the security of the lives Of
passengers on vessels propelled in whole or
in part by steam.
All these bills were referred, the latter to
the committee on commerce.
On motion Of Mr.. Perkins, Ua.) the bill
to remodel the diplomatic and consular sys-
TENS were referred to tho committee on
foreign affairs.
Mr.. Coke then announced the death of
Presley Ewing, member of the house,
who died during the recess.
Mr.. Barstow, Mr.. Ewing's successor,
pronounced high eulogium on his lite
and character.
Mcssrs. Latham and Smith, also bore tes-
timony to the private and public virtues of
the deceased. k;aq
The usual resolutions Of regret were
then passed, when the house adjourned un
til Monday.