Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-01-19

TO act with that OF the Semitic, TO accompany
the remains to New Hampshire.
The customary resolutions were adopted,
and the House adjourned,
MoNpaY, Jan. -.
SrNATr.-Mr Gwin, of California from
the Select Committee on the Pacific Railroad,
proposed two substitutes for bills No. lT3
and Ji3.
The join, resolution upon the Arctic ex-
petition was taken up.
Mr.. Hunter objected, on the ground that
the expedition would involve the loss OF
more lives.
The resolution was finally passed.
The Ocean Steam Navigation bill, defeat
ed last session, was then taken 40, and a de-
sultory debate ensued upon its consideration.
Mr.. Rusk, of Texas objected to the sec.
ton authorizing the Postmaster General and
Secretary of the Navy to terminate the con
tract with the Collins line. lie moved the
postponemcnt Of the bill.
The motion to indefinitely postpone was
agreed to, and the Senate passed to the con-
sideration Of the Judiciary Reform bill.
The discussion was interrupted by the
Senate going into Executive Session, after
which it adjourned.
Huusr.-The House went into Commit
tee OF the ~ hole on the Railroad bill, Wlth-
out concluding the consideration Of the
question.
Mr. Stephens replied to Mr.. Campbell Of
Ohio. IN explanation of his expressions re-
gardlng the acquisition of Louisiana and
Florida. lie, Mr. Stephens. was IN favor Of
the acquisition of Cuba, although he was
opposed 10 placing ten millions Of dollars at
the disposal of the President. He thought
the annexation Of Cuba would benefit the
North and the South
Mr.. Boycc, OF South Carolina, opposed
the acquisition Of Cuba. lie considered IL
inexpedicnt in every point Of view, and
f'raught with danger to the South.
Mr. Smith obtained the floor, and the
House took a recess until Z o'clock.
When the House met again, Mr. Smith
made a speech In tavcr Of the Know Moth
ings, advocating their principles. but offer
ing 10 new matter upon the SUBJECT Adj.
TutspAr, Jan. Ii.
senate. - Mr. Seward of New York pre-
scented petition from the soldiers OF the
war OF 1872, praying relief from suffering
caused hy the inadequucy Of the laws of
Congress. Referred 10 the ComNiuee on
Pensions.
Mr. Cass Of Michigan introduced re=o-
luton M r., ition 10 the use of air and wa
ter-ughi mad bags
The confederation Of the compensation
bill was then resumed, md several amend
menis offered.
A motion To lay the bill on the table was
rejected
The Senate wen, INTO executive session,
confirmed Mr. Breckenridge az Minister 10
Span, aud adiouned.
HousE.-Mr Breckenridge Of Kentucky.
from the Committee on WAYS aud Means,
reported lhc Texas Crcdipr-' BIB. with a.
mcndnent-. Referred to tie COMMITTEE Of
the Whole
The House then went into Committee Of
The " hole Hn the Pacific Railroad bill
NJ Benton of Missouri said a private
complny anl private enterprise should in
hts opinion, pass upon the practc.biluy of
tha railroad 10 the Pacific, aud attend to b.,
execution.
lie advocated leaving the construction Of
the road 10 private enterprise. a company
of solid mon was now ready 10 enter INTO the
necessi Any arrangements To construct the road
from their own resources and upon the basis
of night Of way. lie would not at present
submit bis plan 10 detail, as the arrange
mun's must be FIRST understood before they
can be Incorporated ia the bill lie then
passe TO the consideration OF the several
routes as surveyed, and pronounced them IN
appropriate. lie noticed particularly tine
northern route. and termed It the cAld Of
the Administration, aud the most expensive
OF any.
The Speakers hammer fell at the cxpira-
ton OF his hour and before he had finished
his speech.
Mr.. McDougal Of California Obtained the
floor. and replied to Mr.. Benton, DENYING
that the northern route was the child o. the
Administration. He then answered the OBJ
jections and the provisions Of the bill.
Several amendments having been made TO
the bill, all bot the first two sections were
stricken uut IN order 10 admit substitute
BY Mr.. Dunbar OF Louisiana, establishing
three different routes OF railroad and tele-
graphic lines. the South IN commencing at
the Western bordei of lexas, the Central,
AT the borders Of Missouri or Iowa, and the
Northern, al the Western borders OF WIS.
consin or Minnesota. All are practicable.
aud can be easily constructed.
Mr.. Letchef OF Virginia NOV ed to strike
ont The enlctng clause, as the shortest way
Of disposing OF the bill.
Pending the debate the Committee rose
and the hosse adjourned.