The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-02-07
CONGRESSIONAL.

Washington, Jan. %.
SENATE The Secretary Of State trans
mitted a communication from Professor
lIasford, containing an analysis OF gu
ano.
Mr.. Lallory reported a bill to compen-
safe Lieut.. w. +. Maury, for his wind and
current charts.
Mr.. Seward presented a resolution call.
ing for the report of Commodore RInggold
on his reconnaissance on the Pacific
ocean.
Also a petition from the working men
Of the city OF New York, for relief from
the present distress by the passage of the
Homestead bill, or other means whereby
they can enter and cultivate public lands.
laid on the table.
Mr.. Douglass from the committee on
territories reported a bill to extend the pro-
visions of the judicial fee bill Of 1898 to
all the territories of the United States
The Secretary having decided said bill lin
itel to the States aud Oregon territory, the
bill was read three times and passed unan-
imeusly.
Mr.. Gsin, from com. on Naval Affairs,
reported adversely to various memorials
referred to that committee, including mat
for the purchase of submarine arlno to be
placed on vessels Of war.
An unsuccessful effort to get up the boun-
ty land and French spoilation bills was
made. The discussion was rather sharp.
The Army Appreciation bill was taken
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Mr.. Hunter offered an amendment as a
substitute for the reported bill, providing for
two regiments Of cavalry and 500 volun-
leers, the latter to act as rangers, scouts
and guides, for IL months; the appreprla-
ton Contemplated BY his substitute is w.
5000.
Mr.. Shields proposed as al amendment
two regiments Of infantry and two OF cav
airy. This was talked over when
Mr.. Houston got the floor aud spoke a.
length, taking the part of the Indians, an'
showing that the white race have AWAY
been the as gressers. $50,
Mr.. Gwin followed in advocating the bill
and spoke until adjournment. N'A1
, Adjourned. -, @'
Notes.-The Speaker laid before tn
House resolutions of the Legislature Q
Pennsylvania, asking that an expedition D
$ seat to the Arctic ocean in search OF D'
: Kane. Referred to com. on Naval Al
e fairs. .a.fEv & ae& sg b
/, On motion Of Mr.. Chandler, the. Hous
!. Itooh no the Senate resolutions authorlzin
!, the Secretary Of the Navy to send
q steamer and tender for the relief OF ID
Kane. He briefly explained that the noe
n composing the expedition are in danger
starvation, as their provisions will not e
4 t,eud half way through the coming summe
and owing TO Smiths sound not be'r
: open. theyscannot return; resolution pas
= ed. -H1 Ma ,as aaA
a. On motion Of Mr. breckenridge, the Te.
20 "a cred tbiil was made the special order e
the 9Th Of Ftbuary.
"A Mr.. TayIorsof Tenn. introduced a ,
establishing q uni Surm ru!e ofinaturailzatl
q and repeating certain acts heretofore pass
on that subject and for other purposes
: feredt 10 Tie Committed on judiciary.
nd Mr. Kauain ofered a resolution, viii
ful was adopted, directing the committee
sh commerce to inquire what legislation
IL needed for the fraadplapt invoices. orr
Il /, Mr., Welpridge offered series Of re
!. ntious rendering the thanks Of ponyr
ote 10 Com. Perry for his successful nego,
zion Of treaty with Japan, and urging vi
8 E,hs Government the further extension
mes treaties with aview to benefiItingH our c'
y msrce in the East. 80 ga sl
Mr.. Cutting. from Judiciary cons IN
res duced resolutions disathirming and de
city rinp void tile action 81 the Minnesota !
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