The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-20
AFFAIRS xM Y. AszxNoruN.
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DEBATE ON THE PACIFIC RAILROAD BILL.
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The Case OF Comm OdOre Jones.
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THE LIGHTHOUSE ON CAPE RACE.
interesting Correspondence from the Capital,
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AFFAIRS xm y. Asxxxmorun
THE LIGHTHOUSE ON CAPE RACE.
TEURTYJTl1IRD cOyCnEsS.
SECOND sEssIor.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1855.

A
~ Mr.. SEWARD, (free so OF N. Y, presented from the
Committee Commerce joint resolution author zing
The President Of the United States to cp negotiation
with the British government to establish at
Cape Race. Passed.
Also resolution authorizing the change of the regis
Ter Of the bark Lily. Passed.
Mr.. WELLER, (dem.) of Cal, from the Committee on
Military Affairs reported bill for the relief Of Amos b.
Easton. Read and ordered to a second reading.
Mr. Houston, (dem OF Texas, presented the memo
al Of Walatah others, Cherokee Indians for the
payment Of certain sums under the treaty Of 1885,
removal, &C. Referred to the Committee on Indian AZ
fairs.
Also the memorial Of the committee OF the National
Convention of soldiers of 1872 assembled at Washing
January g. 1885, relative to the appointment Of pen
sion sgents.
THE CASE OF COMMODORE JONES'
The bill to pay Thomas ApCatesby Jones the Of
kich he was deprived by the action OF court martial
ln 1861, was then taken up.
Mr.. STUART (dem.) Of Mich, thought the Senate
should have all the facts.
Mr.. MASON, (dem) Of ya-commodore Jones was
authorized. according 10 my recollection to do certain
Things which rendered necessary by the condition
matters in California and the court found him guilty
some, but not all the charges and sentenced him to
suspension from active service or three years
vith deprivation Of his pay fer that tine. Ha came to
lne as hav ng been acquainted with him from his boy
The Iresdsn after aes on oon s'
,ented to restore the Commodore to active service
the unesped term but ssid he could not interfere
With the sentence Of the court as to pay aud
emolument Commodore Jones is one of the oLiest of
Pur naval officers He has received honorable
in the service of the United States prior to tae
pattle Of New Orleans; the effect Of these we're
seen by me few years ago, when Commodore Jones,
as shoulder disocated. He has of course done some
Thing since, which have justly incurred the censure
the Department but the general tenor Of his military
Mr.. GwIs, (dem), Of Cal thought the pay Of Commo-
fsre Jones should be restored many eminent lawyers
pad given the opinion that the findings Of that mar
al were The certificates Of many of these
tEawyers. to this effect, were read.
Mr. BUrkR, (dem) Of s. C.-J shall vote for the bill
The hero ought to have remission Of that part his
sentence which involves his forfeiture of pay hope It
Is. BADGER, (whig) OF N. CAS- my friend from
nth Carolina says . this Is new precedent which 1t
y proposed 70 establish In my judgment, we ecannot
yield t it without embarrassing ourselves aud iatro
iucing insub rdinaton into the navy should like
gid the declining years Of the gallant officer but NOT at
such cost. Ore senator observes leg slatve pardon
ls proposes. object to such exercise OF power.
Mr. BAYAnp, (dsm.) Of Del II agree with the Senate
from North Carolina and thluk have constitutions
4 power to remit portion OF The sentence.
Mr.. SkwAaD-I concur with the last two Senator's;
shall propose to refer 1t back the committee with in
tructe to propose something re Sard to Colnmo
dore Jones' 10 testimony Of his gaaat services, an
MI CAYTos Cwhig) Of Del u shall vote for ,h. bill
with very great pleasure ALI that the senator Of Var
gina has sad of the Commod,re Is true. When the
British burned Capitol officer OF their army led
the barbarans who despoed soms OF rnonume Ats
That officer fell by the hanls OF Commodore Jones, aud
1t will give me pleasure 10 10 anything which will
press my satisfaction with that and other acts of his
naval career.
Mr. RusK (sem.) of Te1as-I shall vote for the bill
The President has remitted portion OF the penalty
think We can remit the remainder without overriding
NMr sYuARr-I think II viii be found that the r. stora
tion rAnx amounts also to restoration of pay. II
been 20 decided 10 We want the facts de.
veoped b. We should net act without report
from the Secretary OF tn. Navy, from q commt.ee
ar something by which justify action. am
not whit behind any Senator in my desire to relieve
Ct mmcdore Jones' but titutonslly, and So
ought 20 90 what is now proposed without recon-
mt ndaton from some c. mpetent quarrcrs
Ar. DIXON. (whig) of KY by this bill do not pro-
pose TO restore Commodore Jones to oceor that has
aread, be.n done BY the e pay him for
dent had 70 p,wer TO do He gallant and noble
aor ana had rendered important services to his coun
try. He poor and from the restoration TO oce-all
tha. The President coui dol infer that the proceedings
were ydrts and that he couil not command the vt
to be tound by the miserable tschn'calies which
Ito have so much weight with ether Senstsrs
raspt OF him a. 2. san Franc.eo sa' IN isSo S
any u ing Drt prejudice him Ia his
this question of justice, and he should vote In
~ sevcra other Senators briefly discussed the various
points at issue, when vote was taken and the bill
OVERLAND MAIL TO San FRANCISCO.
Mr.. GwIs, (dem.) Of Cal introiu eia joint resolu.
ton ior the establabmeot Of weekly express mail be
tween the cities Of St. Louis aui San FRANCISCO Read
twice aud referred to the COMMITTEES on Post oces and
4 Sxw REGISTER GRANTED
Mr. sruArr, from the Committee OF Commerce, on the
psfiion Of VIM. G. Fay reported bill to Authorize the
oKS px KAIB's HEIRS
On the motion Of Mr.. Evans, the House bill for tue
lief OF the children and heirs OF Baron De
kalb, was taken up and passed
II BOUNTY LAsD BILL
Was then tGien up and, with its amendmsnts, vas
being considered When the Senate went into executive
4 session. Adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
wAsnrSoroS, Jan. 10, 1855
srPpREszos HosnLmzs
Mr. FAuIKSR, (dem Of Va, from the Commits on
Military Affairs asked lsave to report bill for thSsup
preston Of Indian hostiiities.
Mr. HAMIros, (dem.) OF Nd inquired whether il pro-
| posed . regular increase Of the army.
ar FArLxsKR replied this bi In response 10 the
message Of the President transmitted yesterday, asking
for 5000 volunteers to for eighteen months with
Of supprcssns the spprehendsd Indian hoslities
Mr.. EDcEnTos (dem.) Of Ohio, said II the bill
provided for nothing than calling out volunteers
he must object
Mr.. RIcHARpsos, (dem) Of H. appealed to Mr. Eger
| ton TO withdraw his objection There doubt
about the fact that large Of Indians were nov
q Stratipg ON the frontier Of North Kansas ~ih tae
. as possible to strike detsrmnsd blor much
tr0ubie, Diofdtueu ana money viii bc seved cucn y
force Ia best for protecting toe frontier
Mr. EDGEaros st OBJECTED, expressing his belief tha
the best protection 10 settlers and -msrants h with
draw all troops from the Indian country.
Mr. FAuIKsrn only wasted ,se ol printed and recon.
Mr. EpGEnroS reiterated what be had said, and obje;t.
to the bill ia toto-aven 10 tn. pr nting.
tNr. GDDIScs, (free soil) Of 0hio.-fhats right.
PACIFIC RAILROAD BILL
The House resumed the consideration Of the Pa siac
Ralro d Till
Mr Brns (dem.) OF Ohio, saId the bin ought not 70
be peried By endeavornz 70 secure advantages TO sy
section n ere was gensrosity enough 10 unite in
general proposition TO reconcile all parts % "a,
country Unless s1ch one BE- framed, the btu VI re-
main under mountain OF opposition, from which !;
.eannot BE- brought forth.
Mr. BArIr, (dsm.) ofva., wanted the gentle nai {
tha I'm ~ he nnfh nnhkIA A ID