Washington sentinel., 1854-07-13
G-ongrfssi0nal.
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION. n ~
senate ednesday, july ls. 1864.

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M cAPE.FEAR RIVER. essa
On motion by Mr.. BADGER the Senate pro-
ceeded 10 the consideration OF the Dill for the re-
movaI OF obstructions in The Cape River, in North
Carolina, which had been returned fromihe House
OF Representatives with an amendment.
Mr. BADGER explained that the bill, as il
passed the Senate, appropriated $4,000 for the
Improvement Of Cape Fear river, and 100000 TO
reimburse the citizens of Wilmington, North
Carolina, for money contributed by them, and ex-
pended on tho work; and the latter sum was
stricken out by the House. He said that though
the appropriation stricken out was eminenily
just and proper, he would not delay the passage
of the bill by insisting on il. He had an abiding
faith in the sense of justice of Congress. at the
next session, 10 refund the citizens of Whining
ton the money advanced by them TO preserve the
work commenced by the government
The amendment was then concurred in.
FUGITIVE SLAVE Law. AK
Petitions for the repeal Of the fugitive slave
law were presented by Mr.. SEWARD, from citizens
Of New York; from citizens of New Hamp shire,
by MI. SUMNER, and from citizens of Massachu-
setts, by Mr.. RocKwELL.
BILL PASSED. q
Mr. HAMLIN, from the Committee on Com
merce, reported back the House bill granting a
new register to the American built brig Halo
well, Of Charleston, South Carolina, by the name
of James Rose, and the same was considered and
passed.
PERSONAL EXPLANATION.
Mr. HOUSTON called the attention OF the Sem
ale 10 two pamphlets laid upon The desks Of sena-
tors, signed by E. w. Moore late of the Texan
navy. He then explained some of the personal
matters in controversy between himself and Mr..
CENSUS coMPENDIUM.
On motion Of Mr.. HAMLIN, the Senate pro-
ceeded TO the consideration Of the resolution pro-
a -,
of the returns Of the seventh census.
MIR. BUTLER moved an amendment providing
that the compendium should contain table show
ing the number of acres of land under cultivation
in each Of the States and Territories Of the United
States and tie aggregate production of each State
WHICH was agreed 10; and the resolution was
then passed.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
The Senate, on Motion of Mr.. BAYARD, pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the bill providing
for.she extension Of the treasury building SO as 10
provide accommodation for the State Department,
and also for the erection Of q new building west
Of the Presidents house for the use OF the War
and Navy Departments.
Mr.. ADAMS moved TO postpone the bill till
December next.
Messrs. SEWARD, BAYARD, and CHASE,
supported the bill. th,
Mr.. ADAMS then withdrew his motion, and
the bill was postponed till tomorrow t4
THE HOMESTEAD BILL
The Senate then resumed the special order, be-
ing fhe House bill TO grant homestead of one
hundred and sixty acres Of the public lands 10
actual settlers.
The question pending was on the motion sub
mitted by Mr.. CLAYTON TO amend the bill by
striking out the sixth section which is in the fol-
lowing words: TTre Ef w4
"SEc g. And be further enacted That II any indiyidunl
resident Of any Of the States Territories and
not citizen Of the United States but nt the tmeof max
ngs he Acts shn have
filed declaration Of intention required by the natura
zaon laws ofthe United States and shall become citizen
Of the same before the issuance Of the patent as ade and
provided for in this act shall be placed equal foot
ing with the native born citizen Of the United Stae
And in lieu thereof insert:
90. And Je further enacted, That any mechanic or
other citizen Of the United Sate Of full age engaged In
accustomed to any business trade calling, other
than the cultivation of land shall In consideration his
son of his Of knowledge skill experiences in such
cultivation Of land be entitled receive IN lieu Of leo
OF land herein provided, the Of $780, to be
paid TO hin any money in the treasury other
wise appropriated.
Mr.. CHASE opposed the motion TO strike out.
and vindicaied the policy Of allowing foreigners
10 settle upon the public lands, and become citi-
zens of the United States. He moved 10 amend
the section proposed 10 be stricken out 80 as il
would read-"ihai, ifany individual, not citizen
of the United States, but who at the time Of max
ing such application" &c.
Mr.. CLAYTON withdrew, temporarily that
part Of his amendment proposed TO be inserted.
The motion 10 strike out was debated till a late
hour; Messrs. BUTLER, CLAY, and PRATT,
advocating the motion, and Messrs, CASS, STU
ART, and SEWARD when, without taking any
question, the bill was postponed.
After a short executive session,
The Senate adjourned.