Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-04
opposed to the right Of the Senator Is hold his

him to withdraw all opposition TO the motion
TO refer.
Mr.. Phelps addressed the Senate declaring
that no circumstances OF personal nature
had induced him to appear here claiming
place a. Senator; nothing had induced him to
do 80 but a sense Of duty to the State 6f Yer.
mont, and to secure to her the right Of full
representation. He said that the words Of tho
Constitution concerning the filing of vacancies
by the Governor were, that the Governor should
have power to fill such vacancies until the next
meeting of the Legislature OF the State He
considered the limitation Of the Constitution
did not apply to the continuance of the appoint
ment and terminate it at the next meeting of
the Legislature, hut that the limitation was
confined to the power Of the Governor, whose
power to fill vacancy only continued until
the Legislature met when his power ceased
The Senate had decided in the case of Mr..
Smith, of Maryland that the meeting of the
Legislature did not terminate tho term Of an
Executive appointment He entered into an
argument to sustain this Interpretation Of the
| Constitution.
The subject was then referred to the Com.
mittee on the Judiciary.
| Mr.. Shields, from the Committee ON Military
| Affairs, reported back the joint resolution
from the House, giving tho thanks of Congress
to General John E. Wool; and the same was
| considered and passed.
| Mr.. Hamlin, from the Committee on Com
meroe reported bill changing the name of the
American. built brig John Dntton to Emma
Eager, and granting q register in that name
Also, bill changing the name Of the steamer
Falcon to Queen City; which bills wore sever
ally considered and passed
Mr.. Sumner presented the proceedings of
public meeting held at Faneuil Hall, Boston,
presided over by the mayor of that city, assist
ed by numerous eminent persons, praying a re-
ducton Of ocean postage. Referred, and or
dered to be printed
Mr. Brodhead introduced bill extending
the provisions of the several acts granting
bounty land to officers and soldiers of the mill.
tary service of the U. States Referred
Mr.. Stuart introduced a bill granting land
to the State of Michigan, to aid in the con.
struction of o railroad and branches in that
State Referred
Mr.. Bright introduced bill providing for
the purchase Of site and for the erection of
suitable buildings for the accommodation of
the U. States Courts and the Post Office at In
dianapolis, Indiana.
Mr.. James introduced bill for the relief of
the officers and soldiers Of the Rhode Island
brigade of the Revolutionary war, their heirs
and assigns. Referred.
On motion by Mr.. Hunter, the Senate pro-
ceeded to consider the bill to extend the ware
housing system, by establishing private bonded
warehouses and the same was read three
times, and passed.
MIR. Jones, Of Tennessee, submitted resolu-
tion which was agreed to, calling upon the
Secretary of War for the report Of the Com
missioner appointed to select q site for mill
tary asylum.
On motion of Mr. Chase the Senate pro-
ceeded to the consideration Of his resolution
directing an inquiry by the Committee on
Roads and Canals as TO the expediency Of con-
structing railroad from one Of the Western
States to California.
Mr.. Gwin opposed the reference Of the sub
ject to that committee, and moved to amend
the resolution by referring the Presidents Mes
sage and all other bills and papers on the sub
ject to a select committee Of nine members
Mr.. Chase commended that this subject prop
erly belonged to the duties assigned to the Com
mittec on Roads and Canals.
Mr.. Bright had no objection to referring the
subject to select committee; but if it be re-
ferred to any standing committee, it should be
sent to the Committee on Roads and Canals
Mr.. Seward and Mr.. Weller supported the
motion to refer to select committee.
Mr.. Pratt said it was proposed to refer the
Presidents Message as well as other things to
this committee. He had read the Message,
and confessed his inability To discover what il
the opinion of the President touching the power
of the grant over this subject He thought Sc
lect committee, chosen from all sections, would
perhaps lead to some measures framed in ac-
cordance with the opinion Of the Executive, who
otherwise might control the action Of Congress
on the subject
Mr.. Butler opposed all select committees
He favored a reference 10 one OF the standing
committees.
Mr.. Badger followed In favor Of select
committee, and Mr.. Chase replied
The question was taken, and the amend
ment referring the subject TO select commit
tee of nine Senators, TO be appointed ly the
Chair; which was agreed to--ayes 81 noes 9.
Resolution os amended was adopted
Mr.. Dodge, Of lowe, offered resolution d.
recting the printing Of 5000 copies OF the bill
for the establishing Mt of a Territorial Govern.
ment for Oregon Adopted
Aud then, on motion, the Senate adjourned
House Of Repr ssnfatires Jan 4, 1854.
Mr. Hunt Of Louisiana, made personal OK.
PLANTATION in relation TO his vote on the pro,o
stion to repeal the duty on railroad iron, made
yesterday. He is opposed to the measure; he
il in favor Of protection, and especially opposed
to all iDsidous means OF defeating il and also
to the gag law" of which members avail
Themselves in calling tho previous question
Mr.. Houston, chairman OF the Committee Of
Ways and Means, reported bill making az.
preparations for the construction Of fortifca
tons, SO.
Mr.. Bayly, from tho same committee, re.
ported bill for the ascertanment and settle
ment Of the claims Of American citizens for
French spoliations.
Mr.. Cuttings resolution relating to the con.
troversy between the Secretary Of tho Treasury
and Greene c: Bronson, late Collector Of the
Port Of New York, and tho removal OF the lat
ter, was called up.
Mr.. Cutting proceeded to address the House,
when
Mr.. Clingman, by his permission, remarked
that he would vote for the resolution, if the