The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-07
In CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER I, 1854


Mr. SEWARD presented a memorial and resolutions Of
The New York State Agricultural Society, praying that
ent Of the Interior or some other department Of the
eminent prosecute meteorological observations on the
plan recommended by Lieut. Maury Of the National obser-
yatory which were laid on the table
NOTICES
Mr. JONES, Of Iowa. gave notice that he should tomor-
row. or on some carly day thereafter ask leave TO intro
duee bill making gran, of public land to the State Of
Iowa. in alternate sections 10 aid In the construction OF
Also bin 10 extend the boundary Of the State
Of Iowa
Mr. SUMNER gave notice that he should tomorrow,
on some early day thereafter ask leave 10 introduce bill
provide for the erection of courthouse and post Office
at Boston, Massachusetts,
Mr. CASS gave notice that he should tomorrow, or on
some early day thereafter ask leave to introduce bill
making an appropriation for deepening the channel
the St Clair flats, ia the State Of Michigan.
Also bill making an appropriation for deepening the
channel the flats of the St Marys river or strait IN
the State Of Michigan.
Mr.. SEWARD gave notice that he should tomorrow, or
on some early day thereafter ask leave to Introduce
bill 10 provide for the construction OF the PACING railroad
AFFAIRS
Mr. HALE asked that his resolution calling the Pres
dent of the United States for information in relation to at
fairs ia Kansas might be taken up for consideration.
Mr. HUNTER thought it unusual TO take up business
of that before the two houses were organized and the
annual message received The message might contain
all the information desired He knew OF precedent for
call the President before the organization OF the
House.
Mr. ia LIE had particular objection to letting the res
oluton lie over few days although he could see no
improperly in making the call The principle had been
established that the Senate could act alone upon thing
which did require the concurrent action OF the House
This was merely call information still he had OBJ
lection letting lie for reasonable time to wait
for the annual message.
the call but only objected to the proceeding as being unu-
sual
Mr. HALE Wen, don't want to do anything unusual.
1t was accordingly laid over
PRIVATE CLAIMS.
On motion by Mr. HAMLIN the Senate proceeded to the
consideration OF the following resolution which sub
mit,ed yesterday by Mr.. BELL, of Tennessee
Ro,eed That private upon which reports
been made ordered by any committee OF the Senate at its
session, and all bills Of private character that
esa ana 'nsS are ns's'' 's's''41 ns court q
Mr. H. moved to amend the resolution by striking out all
after the word that and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
parties all private claims upon which
reports were made BY COMMITTEES Of the Senate during
panvnr have leave to whdrsw the from the
es OF the Senate for the purpose OF presenting them before
the Court Of Claims"
Mr. CLAYTON expressed his willingness to adopt the
On notion the further consideration Of the subject was
postponed until tomorrow.
OVER
Mr. HALE moved that when the Senate adjourn to-day
Mr. HUNTER hoped the motion would not prevail II
Che House should organize to-day the annual message
might be received to-day Tomorrow but the adjourn
men Of the Senate until Monday might delay and
would hardly be showing proper courtesy either to the
House or the President
Mr. CLAYTON agreed with the opinion Of the tor
from Virginia The annual message looked for with
degree Of anxiety, and he hoped the senator from
New Hampshire would withdraw his motion.
Mr. HALE said that in view of the fact stated by his
friend from Delaware OF which he entirely ignorant
that the country waiting with great anxiety for the
message he wond withdraw the motion. Laughter
On motion, the Senate adjourned