The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-22
AFFAIRS I'M WASHINGTON.
THIRTYJTHIRD CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON Doc. 81, 1854

1EOOhD SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON, Doc. 81, 1854
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY ABROAD
Mr. SiIDxI, (dem.) Of La, presented petition in
favor of Americans abroad being privileged to Worship
marry, and bury the dead according TO the dictates Of
their own consciencss.
HARBoR IMPROVEMENT
Mr.. STUART (dem) Of Mich, presented . bill for the
Improvement Of lake harbors. Referred to the Commit
tee ON Commerce.
Mr. Foor (whig) of Vt, introduced bill for finishing
the brsakwater Lake Champiain, and argued that
but Sls, 900 necessary to finish what government
had begun; that Lake Champlain, lying between New
York and Vermont and extending into Canada, had q
political Is well as commercial Importance that the
constitutional objections urged against oher bills do
apply to this and that in the event Of 1t would be
indpensably necessary that the works should DO
pleted. Referred to the Committee Commerce.
NDIArIoS OF THE uNrEp STATES IN THE EUROPEAN WAR.
Mr.. SUMNER, (fres soi of Mass, offered resolution
that ths Committee Foreign Affairs he directed to con-
slider the expedisncy Of rendering the mediation Of the
United States to the governments OF Great Britain,
France and Turkey, the sise, and of Russia
the ether, in the hope OF Withdrawing the existing
trovesy between them from the destructive umprage
war; that the blessings of peace may be secured TO
the people OF those nations and also to the general
merce of the world
Mr.. RusK-Let Il lie over
LAWS
Mr.. SIDMI (dem.) OF La, moved that the Committee
Commerce be instructed to what legislation ne
cessary to prevent conflict between the laws Of the
sewral States in reference to pilotage.
ADJOURNMENT
NJ. BADGER, (whig) of N c., moved that the Senate
meet Tomorrow and then adjourn till Tuesday
being Christmas day. Agreed to.
NAVY YARD AT BRUNSWICK.
Mr. DAWSON, (whg) Of Ga, presented from the Cover
Of Georgia the joint resolution of the legislature
that State for tho establishment of . navy yard at
Brxnsw;ck
Mr.. BRopHEAD, (dem.) of Pa called up the bill pro-
vidng for tho establishment Of court Of investigation
for claims.
Nr! CAss, (dem.) of Mich, hoped that something
would be done to relieve Congress promptly settle
CLAIMS, and to prevent fraud. He not particular
how this effected, but it Indispensable that It
should be done.
Mr. WELLER (dem ) Of CaI moved to strike out court
and insert beard Of commissioners, because judges
from the nature Of their appointments permanent
but commissioners removable
Mr.. BROWN, (dem.) of Miss, opposed the bill mainly
the constitutional objections to the payment Of the
Y. Husnu, ldem q Va, replied to tho objections
NJ REArr lwhig) Of Md spoke In In favor Of the bill
Mr. WELLER replied in support Of his amendment.
Of IN sas
examination Of claims to save the time, labor and
confusion S resulting from the present course:
court would cost more to sutors than board Of COM
Aaissioners or the present mode Of settling claims
NJ. HUNTER denied this and spoke OF the large sums
adjusted.
NJ. CHASE (free so) of Ohio, said the tribunal pro-
posed was not court-merely board similar to tho
Masters in Chancery for reporting The appoint
nents should be for term Of years. He entered into
discussion Of general Judiciary tenure not relevant to
this BILL and said he in favor of electing the judges
M srsa 'Ss edem 20 Of s. C., was ia 0 fayor Of the tr
SSns court Or board parsieshl.ry :. i w:Sd be
Carosins courts and Judge Runin's decisions.
Mr.. WEuBR replied-The board OF commissioners
would resemble the elective judiciary in the new
States whore the elective justices arc quite as dstin-
M s1uAr1 DEM Of Mich, spoke .gainst the amend
Nj DOUGLAS, I Gdsu of Ill.,, endorsed his sentiments
and said that nothing short Of tribunal with the dig
nifty Of the United States Court, could command his
Mr.. welcr's amendment was defeated. Yeas 10, nays
The bill was passed.
CONTRACTS.
Mr.. JOINS, (whig) Of Tenn, submitted resolution
whether contract has been made for the carrying Of
theEaih from Cairo to New Orleans, directed by
act Of last session; and ,f1x Il not, why'
NJ. Aulcs, ldem1 orr l. presented resolutions from
and bounty TO ocers soldiers and sailors Who served
IN the war OF 1872 In favor Of the establishment Of
navy yard in Narrsgansett bay, and cheap post
age Each were appropriately referred.
After brief executive session. the Senate adjourned
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Dec 21 1854.
CORRESPONDENTS IN THE CASE OF CAPT GIBSON.
Ts HSzAKR laid before the House message from the
Prcadent Of the United States, eating the
respondence between the Secretary Of State and the CO.
vernent Of the Netherlands relative to Capt Gibsons
case. Referred to the Committee Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Orr, (dem) Of c., expressed the hope that the
committee would give the subject their earnest and
most consderate attention It that the diploma
tie efforts Of the government to adjust this matter have
failed He trusted the committee would report at an
early day.
PROTECTION rSIrKD EXECUTION
THE LAWS
On motion Of Mr.. STANTON, (dem) OF Tenn, the Com.
mittss the Judiciary instructed to inquire whe
ther further legislation Is necessary for tho better
lection Of officers Of the United States and others
gagged the execution of the laws thereof and to report
by I'LL or otherwise.
vrmIc WORKS IN WISCONSIN.
Mr.. Macy, (dem.) Of Wis, introduced bills for the
compilation Of certain public works heretofore COM
rnenced in Wisconsin. Referred to Committee on Com
merce.
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED
Mr.. SxrAos, (whig) of N. Y, introduceda resola
ton, which was adopted insructng the Commttee on
Commerce to inquire into the expedsncy Of providing
by Law otherwise for the completion Of the breakwa
ter at Pattsburg and the purchase Of site TO- post
oAce, custom hou,e and courts
Mr. SIXTH, (dem.) Of Va, introduced resolutions,
which were adopted instructing the COMMITTEES Com
erce inquire into the expediency OF purchasing lots
and erecting buildings for custom houses, post oces
and courts in Alexandria, Va.
Mr.. vAssASr, (dem) Of Nd, introduced bill for 81
.uilar purposes in Baltimore, which was adopted.
Mr. ZoLraConRR. (whg) Of Tenn introduced q bill