The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-01-10
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, Jan. e.


SENATE.-Mr. Sumner presented me.
mortal from citizens Of Massachusetts SET
ting forth the evils from emigrants and
particularly from Roman Catholics, and
asking Congress for head tax no, less
than Is dollars on each foreigner arriving
in the country. Referred TO committee on
Judiciary.
On motion Of Mr.. Gwinn the bill con.
tinuing the California land commission,
which passed the House yesterday, was
taken up and passed without debate.
Broadhead's bounty land bill was re,
sumed.
Mr.. Dodge Of Iowa, moved sn amend.
ment to Clayton's amendment. Tne for
mer, proposing a maximum ot 32O acres
in one tract, and $40 in one township, was
taken up.
Mr.. Chase for, Clayton against. Adopt.
ed; yeas "a. nays Is.
HoUsE.-Ihe House went into commit
tee, and took Up the bill for the relief of
purchasers and holders OF swamp and
overfowed land. passed. While this was
in committee; Mr. Sellers made Know
| Nothing speech.
Messrs. Giddings and Keitt had some
thing 20 say in reply to q reference mnde
by Sellers, when the House adjourned.
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.
SENArE.-The Senate received a COM
municstion from the President, enc!osing G
the correspondence from Major General
Wool, respecting tho operations Of the
Pacific division of army upon that coast.
| Laid On the table and ordered to te print
ed.
| Mr.. Weller said he would discuss the
subject at some future day.
| Bounty land bill was then taken up
and discussed until adjournment.
HousE.-Mr. Latham from committee
on public lands. reported back bill to
|continue in forcs for one year from the ed
of March next, acts for adjusting land
claims in California.
Mr.. Petit in committee, the bill for the
relief OF settlers on swamp and overflow
ed lands, being the nominal subject OF de-
bate, made a dashing argumenta,ive and
denunciaiory and siavish speech against
Know. Nothin gism, looking on their sec
and machinations as calculated, il sue
Icessful, to break down state rights and in
fict fatal stab on republican govern
ments, and as consequences damaging
the social relations.
/ Mr. Clingman changed the current o
the debate and delivered a speech in favor
of mediation by this Government between
the belligerent powers Of Europe. giving
many reasons why this should be rendered
i Mr. Bayly, chairman Of Committee o
foreign affairs, stated that he had reason
to believe, from responsible quarters. ths
oyertures were made on part Of this Gov
ernl.,ant with regard to this matter, bat o:
the whole it was thought advisable for III
not to interiors with it.
i The House soon after adjourned.
I WASHINGTON, Jan. s.
| SENATE.-Mr. Sumner presented nae
mortal from the Board Of Trade OF Eos
ton, praying that the Secretary. of ,h'
i Navy be empowered 20 send enc or moT'
vessels to the relief of DR.. Kane. Refer
red to committee on Naval Affairs.
An adjournment was proposed.
u Mr. Badger moved that when the Senet'
adjourn that ii be till Tuesday, Monda!
being Sth January. Agreed to.
Mfr. ,Brodhead endeavored to get th'
bounty land soldier bill before the Senate
but on motion of Mr. Cass it was mad
} the special order Of the day for Tuesda.
!, next.
Mr.. Toucey offered an amendment t
make the bill read ''eleven" instead o
"ten Circuit Judges" in order to provid
for California. 1t was accepted.
}, Mr.. Case was in favor of keeping tn
:. Judges in con,ac, with the people. Tha
, two Judges in district should always q
together, though supreme Judge shoul
be confined to, the Supreme Cour, at tn
t seat Of Government; was opposed 10 thei
4, considering anything concerning cas-
hevnnd the record
Il MIR. Gnyer was opposed to central
za,ion Of the judges in continuing thei
circuits. He moved to strike out the fir
: section, and to test the sense of the Sena,
: upon the increase Of judges.
J.. Mr.. Clayton hoped no tes, vote woul
be taken at this stage of bill. Thereupo
the Senate adjourned till Tuesday next.
HousE.-The Judicial Reform bill wa
d taken up in the House.
Q Napoleon Bonaparte Gidings, delegat
from Nebraska appeared and was quellfie
!, by taking the oath to support the Const
- tutiop.
n On motion Of Mr.. Stanton, Of KY, fro'
d committee on public printing, that 2o.0o
J. extra copies of the Presidents messag
on the late river and harbor bill veto. o
y dered TO be printed-s6 against 81. .
i The House went into committee on pr
j. vate bills and subsequently adjourned.
Ia THE SANDWICH IsLANp.-Tha dates al
>. to Nov. 16. Private advices indicate II
- early consumma,ion OF the project of al
u nexation. The measure has been reta
ded by filibustering movements. TO whie
the British and French Representative,
are ever ready to give their support.
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