Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-01-05
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Tor his SERVICES III relallOn 10 the ucnleN-
ment of the treaty with Japan.
The Senate. without transacting any
other business, adjourned till Friday, with
the understanding that it would then adjourn
till Tuesday.
Housr.-Mr. Farley, Of Maine, from the
Committee on Territories, reported back,
with amendments, the bill authorizing the
construction of subterranean line of Tele-
graph from Mississippi or Missouri River to
the Pacific Ocean. Referred to the Conn
mi,,ec of the Whole.
The Senate bill to continue in force for n
limited period the act for setting private
claims in California. was referred 10 the
Committee on public lands.
The House went into committee Of the
Whole on the Army Appropriation Bill
| This, together with the bill making appro.
priations for the General Post Office, was
subsequently reported to the House without
debate.
Mr. McDougal Of California wished to
amend the army bill by apptopriating $20,-
! 600 for the purpose Of demonstrating how
far camels can be used for transportation
over deserts.
The speaker ruled the amendment out Of
order on the ground that the law does not
authorize such appropriations
Mr. Benton, Of N issuuri. made an ineiltc-
tual ellJrt 10 amend the Post Office appro-
priuiiou bill so as to authorize the Postmas
ter General to contract fot carrying The
mail from independence, Mo, TO San Fran
cisco, IN coaches. wagons and slelshs, the
contractors to open the road, and charge n
moderate toll for travellers
Both bills passed
Mr.. McDougal of California presented
/ Col Fremoni's uarrifivc, describing his last
explorations, which were Urdeied to be-
nrluied.
Mr.. Noble. of Michigan. m'r,durcd bill
making appropriations for continuing tie
, public works at MsnTor. Michigan, and
moved lis reference TO tie committee on
Commerce.
/ Mr.. Haven, Of New York thought the
/ House should instruct that committee 10
report one hundred and funy bills, the num-
( Der Of items ~ The River and llarbor bill
vetoed by the President. lie knew OF no
other way o. obtain the reason wiz The
President vetoed the bil.
Mr Campbell. af OAio was opposed to 50
many bills. There should be general bill
for river aui lnrhnr Improvements, they be-
ing of ultoull importance
Mr.. Haven replied that tie President had
promised his reasons at length io' his
last veto and bee Nr H.. wished by the
course he had suggested, 10 obtain ihlm.
He desired 40 kuos whether the business of
legislation Is 10 be confined 10 government
officers alone.
Alr. Campbell said tina, the constitution
required The proaidon, to give his feason5
for the veto. tie thought II but courteous to
the President 20 delay action, m order that
his view. might be placed on the journal.
AR. Babsock. ui' Virginia, wished 10 know
the reasons gentlemen mad for desiring The
promised views at length.
Mr. Campbell replied that II was due u
the Executive.
Mr Haven repeated his desire 10 obtain
the promised views.
MIR Bayly. Of Virginia expressed surPrise
at the views taken by Mr. iHven. lie was
against the practice Of every member intro
dncing separate bill, for they would nat
unlly be blended by system Of clubbing.
Messrs Wasiburu Of Maine, aud Bayiy o
Virginia, continued the debate upon tlc
point OF the President being bound by TIC
Constitution TO give his reasons for the veto
The floor was obtained successfully by
Messfs Orr of South Carolina, Haven 81
New York. Letchrr OF Virginia, aud Gfccu-
wood OF Arkansas, and after a somewhat
desultory discussion, Mr.. MOBILES bill was
referred 90 the committee on commerce.
Mr. Winfield OF Kansas, introduced bill,
for the erection % public hulldiugs IN Kan
sas, and providing for the construction %
rolds and bridges. anl the Improvement o.
rivers IN the Territory and for geological
surveys, as well as 10 exempt certain tow
sites from sale or presumption, and TO estab
iish post roads. All were appropriately re-
ferred, ami the House adjourned.
FRIDAY, Dec. -.
SENArE.--'lhe annual Appropriated bill'
for the Pos: Office and the Army. for th,
year ending July /. iS56, came il from th'
llonse, AMI was referred to the COMMITTEES
on Finance.
sir. Cooper, of Pennsylvania, presenie,
sundry memorials, one Of which was IN refer
ence TO an expedition to the Attic Seas, II
search OF DIR. Kane.
Mr.. FISH, OF New York, introduced bill
to reHit TO merchant vessels certain penal
ties incurred by a violation of the statutes II
regard To the conveyance of passengers IL
greater numbers and upon different deck
than those specific by the law. Laid on III,
table, to be called up on Tuesday next.
Mr. Cuss, Of Michigan, gave notice that a
proper time he should inquire what provis
ion mad been made for venulaing the new
Senlie Chamber, in the Capitol extension.
remonstrance against the renewal o
Me- 'ormick's parent was presented.
On Tuesday, VI. B,dger Will call call ~
the bill increasing the pay OF Judges an,
Congressman. Adjourned
SATURDAY, Dec. 30.
llousE.-Several executive conmunica
tons were received.
Mr. Washburn Of Maine asked leave Il
offer a resolution that the Secretary of liz
} Navy, II, IN his Judgment not inconsisten
with the naval service, provide u ship for tn
conveyance Of works Of art and industry I,
France for the Great Exhibition at Par
next year.
Mr. Hamilton, Of Maryland, objected
Mr.. Faulkner of Virginia reported a bill
extending the provisions OF the act OF Aug
, IL, '4S. 10 the widows officers and other
dying in the military service OF the Unite,
States. Referred to the Committee of tn
Whole.
On motion of Mr.. Phelps of Missouri, III,
, Committee on Post Offices was instructed L
, inquire into the expedency OF establishing
an express mail between St Louis and Sal
Francisco, for the transmission of letters
and for increased rates Of postage for SAT-
mail
No quorum beni present, the House ad
journed ill Tuesday.
TUESDAY, Jan. 2.
SENArF.-The only matter of genera
interest today is the discussion Of Nj
Brodheads bill granting bounty lands t
certain officers vino have been engaged il
the military service of the United States
Amendments were proposed, and genera
discussion took place, but without any de
finite result !; the bill to amend the judicia
system of the United States was made Ia,
order of the day for Thursday.
HousE.-Mr. Perkins, of Louisiana, re
ported bill, with amendments, remodelin!