Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-01
CONGRESSIONAL.
Washington. Jan. %


by acts of Congress in 85l sd.
House Mr.. Pennington of NJ, present
ed the resolutions of the Governor and
Legislature Of New Jersey asking that an
exhibition be fitted out to search for Dr..
Kane. Referred to committee on Naval
Affairs
Mr.. Chandler Of Pa, asked the unani-
nous consent to take from the table the
Senate resolution To that effect. If any,
thing was tobe doneitshouldbe done quick
ly 1t would not take FIVE minutes 10 ACT
uponit. -"
Mr. Smith objected.
the New York Legislature against the ex-
tension ofthe Mccormick patent. Laid on
the table.
The PacifcRailroad billwas then takenup
thequestion being onits passage. Mr.. Camp
bell moved TO reconsider the vote by
which the bill was ordered up, his object
being to send it to select committe Car
ried, l05 to 90. After some discussion the
question was again taken on recommitting
the subject to select committee. Much,
interest was manifested to learn the result,
and the vote being counted, it was found
TO be equally divided, 103 to 1O3. The
Speaker voted in the negative The bill
was then put upon its passage, and was
carried, by 100 to 1917 A motion was
made to reconsider, which proved success
full and the bill was recommitted to select
commlttee--yeas l06 nays 101. Pending
motion to reconsider the above vote the
House adjourned.
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Senate.-Mr Seward presented a petition
from Messrs. Halstcad and Krochel, sub
marine engineers. for per centage of du-
ties Tor removing the rocks from Hurl Gate.
Referred to committee on Commerce.
Mr.. Seward from the Committee on Pen
sions, reported against the petition Of r.
Williams
Mr.. Cooper, of Pa, presented resolu-
lion that the President be requested to d.
rect the Secretaries of State and Treasury
to report from the departments the stats
tics relative to the transportation of foreign
criminals and paupers of this coun try and
the voluntary emigration for the past two
years. A resolution was presented, also
insrructing the Judiciary Committee to in
quire whether any legislat ion was necccs-
sary to prevent the introduction Of foreign
criminals and paupers.
The Senate then passed to the consider
alton ofthe Bounty Land bill
House.-Mr. Fuller, of Maine, present
ed bill for amending and consolidating
the navigation, revenue and collection laws.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of
next week will be devoted to territorial bus
mess.
The bill authorizing the registration Of
the barque Lilly, ofNew York, was psss-
ed.
NJ. Seward, of Ga. obtained leave TO
make few remarks in regard to the estab-
lishment ofa,navy yard at Brunswick, Ga.
The subject had been referred to the Com
mittee on Naval affairs, since which moth
ing had been heard from it, He wished to
have the Committee report upon the SUBJ
ject referred TO them so that definite action
could be taken upon it.
The vote was taken upon the motion
made yesterday to recons Ter the vote up
on the Pacific Railroad bill to select com
mittee, and to lay that motion on the table.
II resutcI in the affirmative by majority
of one.
The House then went into Committee
of the Whole on the French Spoiation bill.
Mr.. Bayly OF Va, made a speech in favor
OF the bill. The subject had often been be-
fore Congress, and had always been re-
ported upon favorably. lie was anxious
that some definite action should be taken
in regard to the subject. He thought S.
100000 would satisfy all claims coming
within the provisions Of the bill. Consid-
cradle debate took place. which was not
concluded when the committee arose.
Pending a motion TO close the debate upon
the bill the House adjourned
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SENArG.-A message was received from
the President enclosing communication
in relation to Indian matters.
Mr.. Seward presented remonstrance
against the Graduation Land Bill, and in
favor of the Homestead Bill.
Mr.. Sumner presented two memorials,
praying for the mediation of our govern
ment in the affairs of Europe.
Mr.. Cooper addressed the Senate in sup
port of his Criminal and Pauper Resolutions
and was followed by Brodhead who offer
ed an amendment declaring that secret
political organizations are repugnant to re-
publican institutions. and subversiye of the
liberties of the people.
Some sharp words ensued between Coop
II and his colleague. and no little irrita-
ton was shown by Cooper
Mr.. Weller offered two resolutions in
amendment, declaring free speech and open
discussion essential to Republican liber-
" and the abrogaton of religious tests for
Office. a constitutional provision, and ex.
pressive of the sentiments of the American
people.
After few remarks from Bayard and
Clayton, the further consideration of Mr..
Cooper's resolution was postponed. and
the army Appropriation bill was taken
up.
The bid was considered at some length,
and pending the debate the Senate adjourn
el.
HoUsx-A message from the President