The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-17

THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS-,
SECOND SESSION.

Senate.
WASHINGTON, Jan 49, 1866.
PETITIONS PRESENTED
Mr.. JoSrs (dem,) Of Iows presented the petition oil
James W. Schaumberg praying the recognition of his
commission as Captain in the army, and that his
claims for pay since the year 1896 be considered.
Mr. TOXINS, (whig) OF Ga, presented petition from
number Of citizens OF the District OF Columbia asking
the passage OF the bill for judicial reform In the District
Referred to the Committee the Judiciary.
The House bill for the sale of Rock Island Illinois,
back with several amendments which were agreed
to- and the bill passed.
Mr. FIssKSDKs, (whig) Of Me-, presented bili making
appropriations for works heretofore commenced in par-
suance of law, in the State Of Maine. Passed.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
Mr.. CAss, (dem.) Of Mich introduced a resolution Of
inquiry whether air and water tight mail bags cannot
proftably be substituted for those use then
moved that the bill internal improvements be taken
Mr.. HUNTER dem J, OF Va suggested to change the
taking Of 1t up to Monday, and Mr. Hunter TO wednes
The bill then finally made the order of the day for
Wednesday, the oath inst.
REIiF OF OLD SOLDIERS.
Mr.. SEWARD (free soil) of N. Y, presented a memo
rial signed by Brgadiers General Dobbn and Hurd
hundred and fifty captains and fourteen hundred and
sixty subordinate officers and pryates OF the u army
during the of 1872 praying relief from the suf
ngs caused by the inadeqacy Of the laws Of Congress
Ihis petition was accompanied by the memorial OF
eighty Indians who engaged in the service of
the United States in the Of 1872 also with petition
signed by sixteen hundred citizens Of the United States
supporting the application Referred to the Committee
on Pensions.
Mr.. SEWARD also presented the petition Of s. D. Van
derzee and others, citizens of the United States for the
object. Referred above.
TnE CONFIRMATION BILL
was then taken up.
Mr. WALLER gave notice OF his intention to move that
Fridays and Saturdays be set apart for the
Of private claims,
An executive communication was received containing
the names of Ministers, Charges and other diplomatic
officers Of the government, with statement OF the
time when their compensation commenced and their de-
parture for their posts.
bill on civic and consular reforms will shortly come
from the House to the Senate and this communication
was ordered to be printed to give Senator'S data for
The consideration of the Compensation bill was then
resumed.
Mr. DopGr, (dem) Of Iowa. modified his amendment.
80 as TO provide for the payment OF twenty five hundred
dollars per annum to senators and Representatives in
lieu Of per diem and mileage.
Mr. GnER, (dem.) Of Mo-, moved to strike out the
clause relating to United States Judges and insert
provision fixing the salaries Of the United states and
District Court Judges at seventy hundred dollars
the Chief and seven thousand for the Associate Jus
tees and the salaries OF the District judges TO
from one thousand three hundred and seventy five to
five thousand dollars.
This being unsatisfactory, a desultory debate took
place, In which great number Of the Senators took
part and which finally resulted in Mr. Geyers Withdraw
ing all his amendments except that relating to the saa
ries OF the Judges OF the Supreme Court.
Mr.. JOHNSON (dem OF Arkansas read an amendment
which he proposed to offer, TO fix the compensation Of
members Of Congress at twenty Ave hundred dollars per
annum, exclusive OF mileage.
Mr.. BUTLER q, R.) Of South Carolina thought too
small comps nsaton would exclude OF small means
from desiring to become members and the legislation
the country would thus thrown into the hands OF rich
or speculative adventures.
Mr.. TooMns (dem), OF Ca urged other considerations
in its favor; but, DIVISION the amendment
jected.
motion was made to lay the bill the table, which
not agreed TO.
Then Senate then went into executive session, and
confirmed the appointment OF j. G. Breckenridge as
Minister TO spain, and then adjourned.