Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-01-04
CONGRESSIONAL


WAsHIssrox, Dec. 81.
SxxArE.-Mr. slidsll reported peti-
ton in favor Of Americans abroad being
privileged to worship, marry. and bury
their dead according 70 the dictates Of
their own conscience.
Mr.. Stewart presented bill for the
improvement Of Lake harborsi referred
to the committee on commerce.
Mr.. Foot introduced bill for finish
ing the break water on Lake Cham
plain, and said that but $4,000 was
necessary to finish what the Govern
ment had commenced; that Lake Cham
plain lies between New York and YER
mont and extends into Canada; the po-
litical as well as the commercial i'm
portance was great; that the constitu-
tionsl objections urged against other
bills do not apply to this; and that, in
the event of war, it would be indispen-
SADLY necessary that the works should
be completed.
Referred to the committee on COM
merce.
Mr.. Broadhead's bill to establish a
court for the investigation of private
claims was taken up.
Mr.. Fuller moved to amend by stri-
king out "court" and insert "board, ("
and argued in its favor to a considerable
length.
The amendment was lost-yeas Is,
nays 2i, and the bill passed.
Mr.. Sumner offered resolution that
the committee on foreign affairs be di-
rected to consider the expediency Of
rendering the mediation of the United
States to the foreign powers now at war
in hope of Withdrawing the existing con-
troversy between them, so that the
blessings of peace may again be secured
to the people Of these nations, also to
the general commerce of the world.
Mr.. Rusk moved to let it lie over.
Mr.. Slidell moved that the committee
on commerce be instructed to see what
Legislation was necessary to prevent con-
flict between the laws of the several
States in reference to pilotage.
Mr.. Badger moved that the Senate
meet tomorrow and then adjourn tc
Tuesday.
Mr.. Dawson presented from the Gov
erner of Georgia joint resolution from
the Legislature of that State for the es-
tablishment Of navy yard at Bruins
wick.
Mr.. Jones, Of Tenn, offered a resolu-
ton, which was passed, making inquiry
Of the Post Master General if contract,
ihad been made for carrying the mai
from Carlo to New Orleans, and if not
why?
After which the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-The Speaker laid before thu
House message from the President
communicating the correspondence be-
tween the Secretary of State and the
government Of the Netherlands relative
to Capt. Gibson's case, which was re-
ferred to the committee on foreign rela-
tions.
Mr.. Orr expressed a hope that the
committee would give this subject their
earnest and most considerate attention.
1t seems the diplomatic efforts of the
government to adjust this matter have
failed, and he trusted that the commit
tee would report at an early day.
On motion of Mr.. Stanton, from
Tennessee, the committee on judiciary
were instructed to inquire whether fur
ther Legislation was necessary for the
protection of officers of the United
States and other persons engaged in the
execution of the laws thereof, and re-
port by bill or otherwise.
Mr.. Mason introduced bill for the
completion of certain public works here
tofore commenced in Wisconsin-refer-
red.
Mr.. Zollicofer introduced bill regu-
lating the right of suffrage in the ter
ritories of the United States, which was
referred to the committee on territories.
The bill authorizing the corporation
Of Georgetown to impose special tax
to meet the subscription TO the Metropol.
itan road and light the city was con-
sidered; the question on its passage was
pending, when the House adjourned.
WAsHINGToE, Dec. 22.
The report of the Coast Survey for
1854 was received; and
Mr.. Robbins moved to print 10, 900
extra copies; referred.
A bill relative to the courts of the
District Of Columbia was taken up and
passed.
The House, after some time passed in
committee on private bills, adjourned
until Tuesday.
Dec. 26.-SEEATE.-The House bill
was referred to committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Goodrich introduced resolution
ceding that part of Massachusetts known
as Boston Commons, to New York.
Mr.. Haven said the two States had
acted, but the Constitution required the
assent of Congress. The bill was
passed.
An Intellectual effort was made to ad-
journ till Friday.
The Senate adjourned till tomorrow.
HoUsE.-On motion of Mr.. Hunt,
tIa Caoraforv Of fha Novu wae IN