The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-26


TFuRry-THIRD CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
Senate.
wAsHINGroS. Jan. 25, 1855.
.ccrfvs MrssAcEs-uxpIAN AFTAIRs-sITEs FOR rUBLIo
BUILDINGS
message was received from the President enclosing
communication OF the Secretary Of the Interior ask
an appropriation In reference to Indian matters.
erred to the Committee on Finance.
mother message was also received containing inform
relative to sites for post Offices and custom houses
the different cties which was ordered to be printed
ads
run GRADUATION AND HoMErKAp BILLS.
ir SEWARD, (ree soil) Of N. " presented petition
m the citizens Of Geneses county, New York, reuaon
ating against the Graduation bill Of last session. and
favor OF the Homestead bill. Nc.
MEMORIALS. s.s
Ir CooPxR, (whig) of Pa presented the msmorial Of
Tilcen, Of Philadelphia, offering an atlas to Con-
ir sumsxR, free soi) Of Mass presented two memo
Ia from the citizens OF Wilmington, Delaware in favor
The mediation OF the United States between European
gefsnts; also two memorials from the same place In
or Of cheap ocean postage.
IMpRovr,fxyr OF THE OHIO RIVER.
lr CHASE reesoil,) Of Ohio introduced bill for the
ae the specal order of the day for Monday next 1t
ropriates s2o0ooo, and mates the Louisville and
tiand Canal free.
CONVICT AND PAUpER MIGRANTS.
CoopKR, (wbig) of Pa, in addressing the Senate
upport of his convict and pauper resolutions said he
umed that Senator'S were aware that several States
europe transport their paupers and criminals here.
was unf-endly and unjust. Nations in amlty with
iave right to make our land their penal colony.
q month ago single vessel landed at New York
+. hundred and fifty paupers, and fifteen convicts
; ring chains on their limbs. More recently another
-el brought quite number Of SWISS sent here at the
snse Of their government; The sardinian govern;
iiIals to New York. 1t Ia common pra:tice among
several States Of continental Europe'to make con.
ia fer the transportation hither OF their paupers,
its Of great passenger lines make ngements for
removal of the paupsrs Of inland European towns to
werp, Bremen, Havre and other seaports Tor trans.
sued. We have much right, ana IL is as much
DUTY, to protect ourselves against vice and crime
nst disease. II upon point of national etiquette
receive an insult the whole nation takes Hre,
war is threatened; but we tamey acquiesce In this
barge OF almshouses and prisons on our shores
fear that may lose the votes Of 0r foreign popu-
IN. He was willing the country should continue to
ssyum Of the oppressed OF every lant that those
coEs here should be fed from our abundance az
tcfore and be protected by institutions in their
ons and properly; but the time had when the
OF admission should be forever closed against all
led aud legslated paupers, aud all persons convicted
inspected Of crime, who shall be sent here by their
4, ective governments. The Mayor of New York has
essed the municipal bodies OF that city, well
President Of the United States the subject, and
o. Christian and patriot In the land. He severely
csed the practice in the large scities Of organizing
tary companies composed of Foreigners but thought
yress would do well TO abandon the control OF such
ie Governors of the States in which they orga-
d-stiil Congress might do much to keep the mate
out Of the country which contaminates our society
81 fills our prisons workhouses. He did not be-
the worthy immigrant would object to the measure
,osed. Il would offend only unfeeling despots and
iIsls. He next reviewed the statistics OF psuper-
and crime, disclosed by the last census, and said
the facts Represented should induce Congress to
ide the necessary Legislation for the protection Of
people.
that secret political assocstons rspugnant to
lblicaa institutions and subvsrMve Of the lbertie
sharp war Of words then ensued between Mr.. Cooper
his colleague and little irritation of feeling was
ifssted ON the part Of the former.
e. wMIER, (dein.) Of California, offered two resolu
egs amendment, declaring free speech aud open
ussion essential to republican liberty and the abro
Of religious tests for Office were constitutions
~ expressive OF the sentiments OF the American peo
7, He challenged any Senator 10 meet him on thess
essrs. BAyARD and CLAYTON then made few re-
ks, when the further consideration Of Mr.. Cooper
luton was postponed.
rH ARMY APPROPRIATION BtL
then taken up.
extension of the Capitol was not agreed to.
e. SHIELDS, (dem Of H., submitted two amend
Z ia. The frst the appointment OF three commits
ties of amty With the friendly tribes and guarantees
protection, and report such tribes, as
as those who may continue hostile, to
as he shall direct. The other after
ling the recent Indian difficulties, proposes that
nted volunteers not exceeding three tf ousand, and
exceeding ave hundred frisndly Indians the latter
{ ice for eighteen months.
-. CAs objected to the employment of Indians.
indispensable, and he recommended placing at the
osai Of the President this force Immediately, to pre-
immense hordes OF Indians from de stroyng the set
tents Of the whites next spring.
Sr. BhLL (whig) OF Tenn. thought that pacific mea-
would be more efhcacious and economical. He
that commissioners could settle the difficulties, and
rated
:. Rusx (dem.) of Texas suggested that these CON-
,ioners should be men acquainted with the Indian
racter, and not politicians.
r. Smu.Ds thought the most pacific measures would
he immediate chastisemen OF the outlaws.
10 Chairman Of the Committee on Military Affairs
aband0ned the idea OF the employment Of Indians,
Aessrs. johnson, Hunter and others discussed the
ointment Of commissioners.
=. HcSrm, (dem Of Va, thought an increase Of
regulars would be preferable TO an army Of yolun-
=, as the latter would invite war.
n. Gwm, (dem) Of CAL, thought the proper commits
er would be the seneralin chief Of the army, who
r. Ho0sros (dem Of Texas then obtained the foor
on his motion to do SO the Senate adjourned.
House or Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 1855.
FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS ~ NEW roRK AND PmLA.
pnrmA.
be SPrAKm laid before the House message from the
sdent Of the United States in response TO the solu
of August Last relative the selection Of the sites
the accommodation OF courts and post ofices in
adeiphia and New York.
L. Wrrz. (dsm.) Of Pa, understood, from the mes
ths President does mot deem Il advisable 70 sxer
the authority conferred him, and has sent TO the
ns the various propositions, that the House may
40 selection II 10 true the resolution gives him no
hority to make nnai purchase, but only the
,er to select sites, requiring him to submit his
ION 70 the House for their approval The sub.
10 cns Of importance TO Philadelphia and New York
selscticus must be made hrst with regsrd
he fitness and thsn the price TO be paid He under.
cd thsre were . number OF propositions some At aud
ers unit, some high and others low priced. In view
his he moved the subject be referred TO select com
tee. Adopted.
REITw roR pR. EssT.
VI Cn.sp-T, (whis) Of Pa, made another Intellectual
smpt 20 call up the senate resolution Authorizing an
,edit,on 70 Be sent 20 the relief OF Dr. Kane