Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-01-25
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.

MONDAY, Jan. %.
SENATE.-John S. Wells, Senator from N.
Hampshire, appeared, was qualified, and took
his seat.
Mr. Sumner of Massachusetts,, presented
two memorials from the citizens of Delaware,
III favor of cheap ocean postage, and two 9TH
ers for the mediation Of the United States be-
tween the belligerent powers of Europe.
Mr. Shields Of Illinois, from the Committee
on Military Affairs, reported in favor of plac-
ing at the control of the Executive, all ade.
quate force for the suppression of Indian hos
tilities.
A communication was received from the
Postmaster General, explaining why recent
law establishing q daily mail along the Mis-.
sIssippi river and lis tributaries, had not been
complied with
Mr.. Jones Of Tenness ee, spoke upon the
communication, and reviewed the course of
the Postmaster General in a very severe man,
ner.
HoUsE.-Ir. Pennington, of New Jersey,
presented the resolution of the Governor and
Legislature of New Jersey, praying that an
expedition be fitted out to search for Dir. Kane
Mr.. Peck, of New York, presented the res
olution of the Legislature of New York,
against the extension of the patents of Nc
Cormack' 5 and other reaping machines. Laid
on the table.
The Pacihc Railroad bill was then taken up,
the question being upon its passage.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, moved a reconsid-
Grafton of the vote by which the main ques-
ton was ordered his object being to reach the
point where he could move to send the sub.
ject to a select committee. Agreed to, l05 to
90.
Mr.. Campbell's motion to recomnit, was
then rejected, 10I to 1903.
The bill was then put upon its passage, and
carried by a vote of 100 to 81.
A motion was made to reconsider the vote,
which was successful, and the bill was recon-
mitted TO n select committee by los to 81.
Pending motion to reconsider the above
vote, the House adjourned.
TUESDAY, Jan. %.
SENATE.-Mr. Seward, of New York, pre-.
sented petition from Messrs. Halstead and
Frochel, submarine engineers, for per cent
age OF duties for removing the rocks from
Hurl Gate. Referred to the Committee on
Commerce.
Mr.. Cooper of Pennsylvania, presented
resolution that the President be requested to
direct the Secretaries of State and the Treasu.
ry to report from their departments the stats.
tics i'll relation to the transportation of foreign
criminals and paupers to this country also,
in relation to the voluntary emigration to the
United States within the past two years
A resolution was presented, instructing the
Judiciary Committee to inquire whether any
legislation is necessary to prevent tie intro
duction Of foreign criminals and paupers, and
to control the voluntary emigration to this
country.
The Senate then passed to the consideration
of the Bounty Land bill.
HousE.-Mr. Fuller, of Maine, presented
bill for the amending and consolidation of the
navigation and collection laws. Referred to
the Committee on Commerce.
The vote was taken upon the motion made
yesterday, TO reconsider the vote referring the
Pacific Railroad bill to a select committee, and
o to lay that motion on the table. The vote re-
suited in the affirmative by a majority of one.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the French Spoliaton Bill.
Mr.. Bayley, Of Virginia, made a speech in
favor Of the bill. The subject had often been
before Congress, and had always been reported
upon fayorably. lie was anxious that some
definite action should be taken in regard to
the subject He thought five millions of dol
lars would satisfy all claims coming within
the provisions of the bill
Considerable discussion took place. which
was not ended when the committee rose.
Pending motion to close the debate on the
bill in two hours, tho House adjourned.