The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-02-02
TH1RTY.TH1aD CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION .

SENATE Monday, Jan. 90. Mr.. Sum-
ner, presented two petitions from the cti-
zens of Delaware, in favor OF the cheap ocean
postage, and two-others in favor Of the me di-
a,ion Of the United States, between the bel
liserent powers Of Europe.
Mr.. Shields from tho committee on mill
tary affairs. reported in favor Of placing at
the control OF the executive, an adequate
force for the suppression Of Indian hOstili-
ties,
HousE.-The Pacific Railroad bill was
taken up, and the question was on Its pass
age. Lt
After considerable debate and voting, the
bill, was referred TO select committee,
Pending motion TO reconsider the House
adjourned.
SENATE. Tuesday, Jan. -. Mr.. Cooper
presented 4 resolution that the President be
requested TO direct the Secretaries Of State
and Treasury. to report from their depart
ments, the statistics relative 10 the trans.
portation o! foreign criminals and paupers
to this country. Also in relation to the vol.
untary emigration to the United States
within the two past years, ....
A resolution was also presented, instr,ct-
ing tho Judiciary Committee 20 inquire
whether any legislation is necessary TO pre-
vent the introduction Of foreign criminals
and paupers, and to control the voluntary
emigration TO this country.
HousE. The vote was taken upon the
motion made yesterday, to reconsider the
vote referring the Pacifc Railroad 10 n selec,
committee, and to lay that motion on the
table, and resulted in the affirmation by q
majority OF one. lr 1."
The House went into committee Of the
whols on the French Spoliation Bill. but Of.
ter considerable DISCUSSION rose and ad
journed without any definite action.
.SxyArE.-W Wednesday,, Jan. 81. Mr.. Sew.
ard Of New York, presented q petition from
the inhabitants Of Ontario and Madison
counties. New York, praying that the sol
diers Of the war Of 1912 be made beneficial.
ries Of the bounty land bill. Referred to
the committee on Pensions. Ia. e.
Aficr some discussion relative TO its TAX
ing presence Of the Bounty Land Bill, the
Appropriation Bill was taken up. '.7'-
Sundry amendments wcro offered, mate
rally altering the complexion Of the bill,
but no definite aciion was had upon il rs o
whole, -. ' I r,.a1. oi of- z
HousE. The House passed the resolu.
luton to close the debate on the French Spo.
liation Bill mt 8 o'clock tomorrow. q,
Tho House thsn won't, into committee Of
the whole upon tho French Spoliation BID
Aiter Considerable debate, The committee
rose. - -
The Senate bill 10 establish board for
tho. adjudication Of claims. were referred to
the Committee 90 the Judiciary.
SlSArE:-Taursday, Jan. o5. Mr.. Coo.
per, Of Pennsylvania, addressed the Senate
In support Of his paupcr and convict rcsolu.
After considerable debate. tho further
consideration Of the resolution va, post.
poned, and the Army Appropriation Ball
taken up. L,z. ...t % l'.a 300 GO
Tn bin was considered at some lens,h
and pending the debate. the Senate adjourn
Cd, Mr.. Houston obtaining the door.
Horsx. The House went into COMMITTEE,
OF the Whole on the French SpoGation- bill
The general debate upon the bill was con