The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-01-31

MoNDAY. Jan. %.

SENATE Mr.. Jones of Tennessee
made causiic speech about the neglect
Of the postmaster general 10 furnish the
daily mails along the Mississippi and its
tributaries, as directed by acts of Con-
gress.
John s. Wells of New Hampshire
was qualified aud took his seat A com.
munication from the postmaster general
explained the reasons why the law in re-
spect to daily mails aloug the Mississippi
had not been complied with. Mr. Jones,
of Tennessee, reviewed the course Of the
postmaster general in very severe man.
ncr Adjourned
Ilousg.-The resolutions of the New
York Legislature against the extension
of the patents of MeCormick's and other
reaping machines, were presented and
referred
After much unsuccessful mannuvcring
to get the Pacific Railroad bill postponed
or referred to select committee, the bill
was passed 100 to 81. A reconsidcra.
ton was then moved aud carried and the
bill was recommittcd, LOG to 81 Pend
ing motion to reconsider this vote, the
House adjourned.
TUESDAY, Jan. %.
SENATE. "A resolution was presented
instructing the judiciary Committee to
inquire whether any legislation is ncccs.
sary to prevent the introduction of for
eign criminals and paupers, aud to con
troll the voluntary emigration to this
country. The Senate then passed to the
consideration of the Bounty Land bill
and great number Of amendments we're
offered. That Of Mr. Foot in favor OF
the Pittsburgh volunteers was adopted
IlorsE.-The vote was taken upon the
motion made yesterday, to refer the Pa.
ciic Railroad bill to a select committee,
and to lay that motion on the table
The vote resulted in the affirmative by a
majority of one. The House went into
committee Of the whole on the French
Spoliotion bill. Mr.. Bayly, Of Virginia
made a speech in favor of the bill
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 81
SgNArr The Army appropriation
bill was considered. Sundry amend
mcnts were offered materially altering
The complexion Of the bill, but no def
mite action was had upon it as whole
Mr. Seward from the Committee on Com
mcrco reported bin to carry the Re.
ciprocity treaty with the British North
American colonies into effect
HousE In Committee of tie Whole
upon the French Spoliaticn bill. Mr.
Benton, of Missouri, opposed the bill as
being game of the claim agents, whr
throng the doors Of the Capitol He
contendcd that orr commerce did not
suffer during the French revolution. II
was, on the contrary. most prosperous do
ring that period. Mr. Disney, Of Ohio
supported the bill. Mr.. Chamberlain, oil
Indiana, spoke against our government
mediatng in the affairs Of Europe. lie
conceded with Mr. Disney as to the just
ness of the Claims under the French
Spoliation bill Mr. Goodrich of Mass
achusel,s, obtained leave to priu tSiis
views on the tariff question. and the
committee rose.
THURSDAY. Jan 20.
SENATE. Mr.. Cooper made a speech
on his raurer and convict immigration
resolutions The army appropriation bill
was also considered. the question of in
crcasing the army, on account Of Indian
difficulties, being specially discussed
House Tho French spo!iation bin
was discussed in committee Of the whole
No definite action was had
FRIDAY Jan. &c
SENATE Engaged on private bills
Adjourned till Monday.
lIousr After some time spent on
the private calendar, the House resumed
consideration Of the French spoliatiou
bill. No decisive vote was taken
SATuRDAl, Jan 81.
Horse The House went into Com.
mittee of the Whole on the French Spoil.
alton bill Considerable Discussion
sprung up on a proposition by Mr. Bay.
" to strike out the oracting clause
Some confusion arose. The bill was
however, pressed to fual votcwhich re.
suited in its passage Yeas TO- Nays
GO The House then adjourned
INTERESTING DECISIoN-We think
we are serving the public in calling
attention to a decision of the Court Of