The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-12
AFFAIRS At TAs NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Interesting Debate I'm the House.
DEFENCE OF CATHOLICITT.
KNOW normSQIsM on THE ADVANCE,
TEImTYJTHIRD CONGRESS-.
SECOND SESSION.

TEImTYJTAIRD CONCRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
senate.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, 1856.
PUBLIC oYsIcIs AT PLArrsBURG
Mr.. FISH, (whig) OF N. Y, introduced bill to au.
thorize the construction Of Custom House, Post Once
and Court House, at Pattsburg, N Y Referred to the
Committee on Commerce.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD BILL.
Mr.. RusK, (dem.) Of Texas, moved that the Pacific
Railroad bill be printed and referred to the special
mittee on the Pacific Railroad. Agreed to.
Mr.. BADGER, (whig) of N. c., moved to take up the
bill for increasing the compensation Of Congressnen
and United States Judges
SALE OF ROCK ISLAND.
Mr.. SHIELDS (dem.) of H., asked the indulgence of
the Senator Of North Carolina to enable him to bring
bill authorizing the sale Of Rock Island the State of
Illinois, and for other purposes. Granted.
Mr.. SHEIDs then moved to strike out all after the
enacng clause and insert substitute which gives set
tiers a pre-emption to a small portion Of land The
amendment was agreed to, and the bill passed.
TM CONGRESSIONAL COMPENSATION BILL.
MI BADGER renewed his motion to take up the Com
Mr.. BReDHKAp-If the Judicial Reform bill be post
poned LOT anything desire that the Bounty Land Sol
The Compensation bin was then taken up.
siding at the remotest point receive one hundred and
sixty times more mileage than those living near.
est the seat Of government. Had there Oeen
in connection with the proposed increase should gladly
have accepted it, The times hard all coun.
was feathering its nest. If members OF the State
legislatures can live on from two to four dollars day
eight dollars If the State Judges can get along with
two thousand to twenty-five hundred dollars a year,
why can't the Judges Of the United States courts get
along for four thousand to four thousand 1--WE hundred
After the demonstrations Of the last Congress upon the
Kansas and Nebraska bill think the members ought
60 IN "a 80 xhn,.
too much.
Mr. BADeER-I am surprised at the remarks OF the
present per diem allowance is sufficient compensation
for their services WILL honorable men, vote against
the bill. think my services worth more, and
rate those OF other Senators highly my Idont
why the Senator should bring into this discussion
the Kansas and Nebraska BILL the Fugitive Slave law
voted for the Kansas and Nebraska BILL and nv rea-
for doing given the floor of this Senate
am responsible for them only to my constituents aud
my Maker II we introduce these Irritating and agi-
tating subjects upon every OCCASION whether relevant
or irrelevant, we shall have discussion enough.
abandoned profitable practice to serve my country,
dollars year in addition to my compensation to defray
my expenses. do not regret that service, but the
country should make a fair remuneration.
Mr.. CLAYTON (whig,) of Del, thought the compensa.
tion OF the members Of Congress inadequate He said
their was about equal to that of of the pages of
tthe Senate and half that Of the messengers Of the
Senate. would not vote to increase my compen-
saton but should vote to increase the compensation Of
my SUCCESSOR OF the Senators from other States
Mr. ToUcEY, (dem., Of Conn., differed from his col
league. He thoughtit bad policy to pay public ser
The further consideration of the subject was post
poned until morrow, at half past twelve.
REFoRM OF THE JUDICIARY
The consideration Of the Judicial Reform bill was then
Mr.. Chase's amendment to reduce the number Of
the Judges and Mr. Geycr's motion to strike cut the
Mr.. Douglas substitute was then read by sections,
for the purpose Of perecng it, and then postponed
I'll Monday next for final action.
THE BOUNTY LAND BILL
The bill to extend the provisions Of the Bounty Land
bill then taken up.
A discussion arose as to whether the compensation
should be made by the bill to those who in the
service Of the States but not of the general govern
ment.
Mr.. TooMBs (dem.) of Ca, maintained that the Gov
ernors Of States had the right to decide whether the
constitutional exgency had arisen which justified their
placing troops in command OF the President OF the
Mr. CAss opposed the doctrine.
Pending the discussion the Senate went into Executive
session, and at the close of 1t adjourned
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Jan. II, 1885,
NEBRASKA MATTERS.
Mr.. GIDDIsCs OF Nebraska introduced bills to estab
sh post routes protect the propretors Of towns and
provide for the survey and settlement OF half breed
tracts in that territory. Referred.
TAUNTON RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
Mr.. CRooKrR, (whg) of Mass, introduced bill max
ing appropriations for continuing the improvement of
the Taunton river Referred to the Committee Com
merce
CONSULAR SYSTEM.
The House took up the bill to remodel the diplomatic
and consular system Of the United States.
Mr.. PERKINS, (dem) OF La, who reported II from the
Committee Foreign Affairs, explained its provisions
and said the pension roll Of Great Britain not
corrupting in its effects than the operation Of dplo
matte and consular system. There instances where
individuals receive $40 900 doing duty than
tOth q
system from that Of England sixty i've years ago.
has rsmaiaed unchanged while England ns %oahs. s
adapted its system to the peculares Of the age The
bill changes the title Of charge daares minister
sdent to minister penpotentiary In order to
rank with the ministers Of other countries
the government which ministers accredited and
for the purpo Of having direct 10 these courts
in order TO preserve equality Of rank with the ministers
Of other countries near the government to which our
direct to those courts The bin proposes to abo
sh outfits The custom has been 10 give 80 900 OUTFIT
which Is often spent before the minister starts on his
Journey this added 70 the amount annual salary
and 81 500 inft, makes $50 500 as years salary
should the minister not stay abroad longer than that
time Such Offices too often conferr ID by Presidents
as rewards partzan services Another proposed
formIs to withhold pay when services not rendered
No minister ts to absent himself from his post for more
rowing commissions TO parsa and avores they can.
not spend the summer in Russia and hewinter In Italy
American ministers abroad The bin, however, allows
them the full range Of the countries 10 which they may
be severaly sent. Anotntr proyhion Is 70 appoint
secretary TO every legation TO perform the clerical duty
take care Of the archives and TO act In the absence
Of the minister The salary is to be small, TO avoid
scramble for the Office. The saving 10 government By
this scheme viii be annually $5,34 as i curtas ma
ny abuses including outfts and overlapping Of salaries
As to consuls, but American citizens 70 be appoint
ed On this point however he deferred his rerns rk
until tomorrow.
The House went into committee on
TIE RAILROAD BILr--srRIDD DnfScr or caTHoLt.
cny-rm KNOW NOTHING orEsrIoS.
Mr. CHANDLER, (whig) Of Pa, 70 reply 10 the
Know Nothing speech Of Mr.. Banks, OF Massachusetts,,
Who he said had made special and inpupatory remark
regarding the Roman Catholic church involving in the
members, or at least imputation that there IL
sn article OF their religious faith which over
would render them unworthy OF public trust suspere
citizens, and dangerous officers; standing here almost
f. ths NJ act I'M IN ba