Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-09
rasI.ast Day-0f Congrcss.f n
.fsuF Washington, March 8.

iairs. in relation to the payment to w. H.
Detows, of N. Y the sum Of $4,000 for
powder destroyed at the bombardnent of
Greytown, and offered a substitute THAI the
matter be examined BY the proper depart
ment and such sum be paid as may be due.
The bin as amended passed. -.t
Notice was received that the House re-
fuses 10 accede 10 the Senate amendments
tothe Army bill, aud names a committee
Of eonfereRceou on the part Of that body.
The Senate receded from its amendment
TO the bill for military academy.
The question Of granting extra compen-
sation 10 the late ministers 10 Conslantino.
pie, Peru and Brazil, was discussed. and
the sum of $500 appropriated to the for
mer, the same to the second, and 5000 to
the last
AnaneRdment was offered appropriating
$29,ooe 4cv the publication Of the account
Of the exploring expedition Of 1872. The
amendmen. was opposed by Messrs. Broad
bead and James.
An appropriation Of $4,000 was made
Tor Notifications on Staten Island.
s SATURDAY MORNINGS SESSION.
SEEATE.-The Appropriation bill is un-
der consideration, and the depletion OF the
treasury to any amount is going on.
lntermitting are bills considered, amend
ed, rejected, and passed. When the Ap-
propriation bill recurs. there is so much
noise on the floor that it is almost impossi-
bic to hear in the gallery, the details Of the
amendments. The prospect is that the
Senate will not adjourn before tomorrow
hoon. Then, if the Senate are disappoiut-
ed 10 carrying appropriations to the amount
they propose, they threaten 20 have the
Deficiency bill moved as an amendment to
the Appropriation bill when, ifil shall reach
the House, any amount of fun may be ex-
pected. II is not improbable that gener-
al breakdown will take place, and an extra
session Of Congress be rendered necessary.
The amendments passed are 10 increase
the salary Of the Surveyor General Of New
Mexico 70 $500. and Of bis officers to
$3.50: TO equalize the pay Of the accouu-
tanis in the land Office; 70 make the salPry
Of the Surveyor General of Utah $4,000.
and that Of the Surveyors Of Kansas and
Nebraska $4,000; to equalize the salary of
draughtsmen in the two Houses of Con-
gress.
Mr.. Seward asked, as a special favor, al
the close Of bis present term, to reciprocate
courtesies Of Senators By the passage Of
bill establishing certain ports Of delivery in
Mississippi, Texas and Kentucky. Passed.
To Mr.. SIS amendments. in relation to
Custom Houses. DO, Nh. Broadhead NOV
ed further amendments to make appropria-
ton for Custom Houses and Post Offices in
large cities: New York $3.50, 900; Phila-
delphia S475.0o0; Boston 100000, to be
expended under the direction Of the Post
master General This was defeated.
The Committee of Conference on the
Army Appropriation bill reported in favor
Of Board of Army Commissioners to ex-
amine and settle California claims, and for
giving the President authority to appoint
officers below the grade of 6eld officers. as
appointments are made during the vacation
Of Congress.
The bills passed establishing certain post |
roads; to fix the salary ofthe Circuit Judge
of California at $4,000; an amendment by |
Mr.. Seward for the erection of Custom
Houses at Cleveland, Pensacola, Alexan-
dria, Barnstable, Plattsburgh and Bristol;
sdding so inspectors. 20 weighers and |
guagers to New York City; increasing sal
ares Of weighers, measures and inspectors.
HoUsE.-Senate billsppropriating $l6I.-
900 for the removal Of distractions in the
Savannah River was passed.
During discussion on the report of she
Committee Of Conference on the disagree
ing votes Of both Houses on the Appropri- |
alton Bill, Mr. Faulkner alluded to the sub
ject of claims for damage in California dur
ing the Mexican war.
Mr. Benton understanding him to say
something detrimental to Mr.. Fremont, rose |
and replied with warmth to the
assertion, 'Did you say Mr.. Fremont
did-did you" Cries of order. and the
Speaker rapping with bis hammer informed |
the gentleman he was out of order.
MF. B. l know | am. sir, but want to vim
6icate truth and justice.
a The Speaker continued rapping. amid
confusion and continued cries of "0Fder."
Mr. Faulkner said ne was not making the
slightest sllusion to Mr. Fremont, or any in
Jury or deIraciiOu of property BY him.
was speaking Of private claim. and sllud-
ID TO the testimony Of Con. Stockton.
Mr.. B. again arose. speaking and labour-
ng under severe excitement. He said he
vas not in-(Cries of "order1
The Speaker again reminded Mr. B. that
be was out Of order.
Mr.. B. | beg pardon, but my indignation
5 great. sir.
Mr.. Faulkner: No cause for Indignation.
Mr. B. resumed bis seat and was soon
Mr. Bush then called up the House bill
certain Post Roads.
Mr.. Wells said be designed adding there
10 provision for an express between s.,
Louis and San Francisco, but as the House
lad voted proposition down, he would not
-sneR il so late 10 the session..
Mr. GWynn proposed sn amendment for
! weekly mail between the Mississippi Riv-
n and the Pacific
Mr.. Hunter asked Mr.. G. to Withdraw
he amendment
Mr.. Cooper would vote it down in a mo-
nent
The amendment was then defeated