New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-05
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Special Dispatch to The N Tribune
WASHINGTON, Marck, 4, 1855.
Congress closed to day in excellent temper
All the Appropriation bills were carried.
The Bounty Land or Old Soldiers bill, re-
ceived the Executive sanction, although 1t was
very bitter pill to the President and his party.
Probably two hundred millions Of acres, under
that act will 60 to the people, nine tenths of
whom reside in the old States.
The President has retained and pockesed sew
eral Internal Improvement and Harbor bills
among them those relating to the st. Clair Flats,
and st. Marys River Michigan and, it 10 be-
lieved, also, the Savannah River, notwithstand-
ing his approval, last year, of the Cape Fear
River improvement.
Collins has been victosious in spite Of the veto.
The whole measure was engrafted on the Navy
Appropriation BILL with the single omission Of
tie clause repeating the power to give notice to
rescind the contract.
The Pacific Railroad bill was lost in the House.
Senator Toucey's bill for the better enforce
ment Of the Fugitive Slave Act, which came in
direct conflict with State Sovereignty, sleeps the
sleep of death. Mr.. May, of Maryland, Chair
nan Of the House Judiciary Committee, was
closely watched by some dozen Northern MEM
bers and 80 he very prudensly declined present
ing the obnoxious measure.
The New.York Assay bill, or Mint measure,
was triuupbanty carried through. Nessrs. Cut
ting, Wheeler, Walbridge and Walker were ac-
tive ard vigilsnt in presenting it.
Nessrs. Gilchrist, of New Hampshire, Lump
bin, of Georgia and Blackford, of Indiaoa, have
been appointed Judges of the Court Of Claims.
These are said to be good appointments Judge
Montgomery Blair, Of Missouri, son of Francis
P. Blair, IL appointed Solicitor. His nomination
was strenuously resisted because Of his free-sol
aHiDities
The nominations for field officers for the four
new Re eimennts were confirmed according to the
list furnished. Some surprise is expressed that
no nomination was made for Brigsdier General.
AL the Senators united in recommending Gen.
Shields. His foreign birth, however, may have
deferred the Executive from sending in his name.
The Compromise Passenger bill was carried
through both houses, bat the Presidents decision
thereupon is not yet known.
The Tariff remains in statn quo. All the Penn
sylvania Wbigs, and Gen. Dawson, Democrat,
distinguished themselves n opposition to any
disturbance of the Tariff. The latter deserves
honor for his constancy and devotion to the inter-
est of his constituents.
Farewell to the Thirty third Congress,
WAsHISGTos, March 80 P. n.
The veto Of the Ocean Steamer Bill produced the
greatest excitement in Congress to-day. When 1t
was read cries for impeachment we've heard from
different parts Of the hall. Mr.. Campbell, OF Ohio
with much vehemence, excI,|->d, The time for
revolution has come" The bill modified will pass as
amendment to the Navy Appropriate bill.
The Emigrant Passenger bill has passed, with
amendments changing the quantity Of food and re-
curing it to be cooked for the passengers; also
charging ten dollars for each pssse ager over eight
yesrs Of sge who may die on ship board. Great
credit lie due to the Hon. John Wheeler for getting
this bill through Congress.
When the amendment Of $3.50 900 for the Washing
ton aqueduct passed tonight the noise and confusion
OF the House echoed back from the crowded GAL
eries by Il clappng Of hands and shouts of Water
water
There will be no adjournment till noon Tomorrow
The Senate is loading down every bill with amend
nenfs fsvoriDg private schemes aud involving large
appropriations.
The Capitol is censely crowded. Outsiders gsner-
ally sober; the Members not particularly drunk, but
getting merry. The President and all the Cabinet,
including the kitchen, present.
NoDin atoms for judge of Court OF Cla ms not yet
made. II 10 said Juoge Waldo will be defeated by
Secretary Mcclellan, who wishes to use HIN himself.
The Special CO mittee On the Smithsonian Iqs'i-
tuition report adverse to Professor Henry and charge
his action to be in violation Of the law of Congress.
Mr. Soule has been invited to dine with his Excel
lercy Monday but declines the distinguished honor
until an adjustment of difficulties Is had.
There will be no warrants Issued under the new
bounty land law for three or four months. New
plates have TO be engraved. Seventy-six thousand
collars have been appropriated for the clerks to
be employed.
WASHINGTON, March 4, ls55-li A. n.
The Senate, in Executive Session. TO- night confirm
ed the appointments Of Judge Gilchrist, of New.
Hampshrsi Lsmpken, Of Georgia, and Blackford,
Of Indiana, as Court Of Commissioners on Claims.
Some appointments Of Indian agents, land off sers,
and pOstmasters were confirmed, bat they wers IN.
important!