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AshlSTONb IAN tt'
SESArE.--Mr. Fish's ball for the establish "
Lent of a Custom House at Plattsburgh, was
referred to the committee on commerce.
Mr.. Rush moved thai the Pacific Railroad
bill be printed and referred to a special COM
mittte. Agreed to.
Mr.. Bangor moved to take up the bill to in
crease the compensation Of COngrsssmen and
United States Judges. ASA o
Mr.. Shields obtained indulgence TO bring in
bill authorizing the sale of the Book Island
Railroad, and for other purposes .fI
Mr.. Badger renewed his motion to take up
the compensation bill.
Mr.. Broadhead argued that the Bounty land
bill should take the precedence.
The compensation bill was then taken up:
A discussion arose as TO whether the com
pensation should be made by the bill to those
who were in the service Of the States, but not
OF the General Government.
Mr.. Toombs maintained that the Governors
of the States have right to decide whether
the constitutional exigencies had risen which
justified their placing their price in command
OF the President Of the United States.
Mr.. Cass opposed this action.
MIR. Gillett. Mr.. Badger, Mr.. Clayton, and
others, delivered their views upon the subject
of increasing the salaries Of Senators, but the
question was postponed to give place to the JD'
dietary Reform bill.
Mr.. Chases amendment to reduce the num-
ber of Judges, and Mr.. Grier's motion to strike
out the first section. were rejected.
Mr.. Douglas substitute was then read by
sections for the purpose Of perfecting il, and
then postponed ill Monday next for final ac'
ton.
Pending this discussion, the Senate went in.
to executive session, at the close of which the
Senate adjourned.
HousE.-Mr. Giddings, of Nebraska, intro
duced bill for the establishment Of a
post route for the protection OF property OF
towns, and for the survey and settlement Of
the half breed tract in that territory.
The House took up the bill to remodel the
Diplomatic and Consular system Of the United
States, a.y-.. . .-...
The Pacific Railroad bill being before the
committee of the whole. Mr.. Chandler replied
to that portion Of Mr.. Banks Know Nothing
speech, relative to the Pope,s claim to interfere
in the political affairs Of other countries. lie
denied that the Pope claimed or exercised such
interference.
Mr. Cox briefly supported the doctrine Of
tbe Know Nothings.
Nj. Stephens has the floor for Thursay next
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON. Jan, 12.
SENArR-Mr. Toucey announced the death
of Mr.. Norris 10 feeling and eloquent speech.
Cen. Cass followed, In manly tribute to
the many virtues ard high character of the de-
ceased. The usual resolutions were adopted.
The Senate confirmed to day the following
appoinements Henry P. Wheeler, as collector
Of the Port of Dunkirk Sam. Dexter, Of Ne.
dinah, as Marshal of Kansas Territory, and
W. H. Barras, as District Attorney OF Oregon.
The Senate then adjourned over TIL Monday.
HousE.-A message was received from the
Senate ammo uncing the death of Moses Norris,
and communicating the proceedings Of that
body thereon.
Mr.. Morrison paid high tribute to the iu-
tegrity, wisdom and private virtues OF che de-
ceased In conclusion, he moved the usual
resolutions of respect. ae ~
Mr.. Bayly also offered brief tribute to the
deceased. aa z aalB Ya.rg
The resolution was then adopted, and Mes.
sFs. Morris, Chandler and Bsyly appointed a
committee to act with that of the Senate to ac-
company the remains to- Nsw Hampshirs, The
members of the House are to join the funeral
procession from Mr. Norris late residence to
the railroad cars as further mark Of respect.
The House then adjourned. 80 %.