Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-01
WASHINGTON, j.
SENATE.

The President pro tenn, stated that this
was the private bill day, aud the unanimous
consent Of the Senate was required for the
transaction of any other business.
Mr. Hunter asked the unanimous consent
of the Senate for the purpose of taking up
the army appreeristiop, bill.
Mr.. Petit said no would give his unanimous
consent if Mr.. Hunter would allow him TO
have one little bill passed.
Mr. Hunter said his consent must be given
Internationally or not at all.
Mr. Petit then std cannot consent 70 the
bill! for tho relief of Capt. Philip f. Voorhis,
U. 5. Navy. Postponed till Friday next.
On motion oe Mr.. Mallory the bill for set
Ting the claims Of heirs of Richard w. Me sGe
decd, postponed as above.
Onmotion of Mr.. Stuart the bill for the
reliefef the privatoer armed brig, Gen. Arm
strong, was taken up.
Mr., Weller offered substitute authorizing
the Secl etary of State to adjust the claims OF
Capt. G. Reed, and the owners, officers and
crew Of the Armstrong, and pay them what
ever is due, not exceedin . Sl3l 900, that be-
ing the amount demanded of the Portuguese
Government. Amendment agreed to.
Mr.. Clayton and Weller advocated the pay
ment to the claimants Of the brig Gen. Arm
strong. -.
Mr. Stuart opposed.
After further debate the bill passcd-yeas
%. nays II.
The Senate then adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr., Fuller from the committee of COM
merce, reported a resolution authorizing the
President to give requisite notice for tcrmina-
ting the reciprocity treaties of commerce
and navigation in cases where the terms s,ip-
ulated for their continuance have expired with
each Of the powers and states, as in his opin-
ion, the manifest illiberality in their CONNER
ciul intercourse with the U. States.
Mr.. Haven said this ought to puss to get
rid of some Onerous imposi,iuns on our COM
mercc-resolution passed. .s.
Mr.. Badger nav ed 10 reconsider the vote.
Mr.. Fuller sa id the resolution was referred
to the committee on Commerce years ago,and
Il was iu-acuortHnce win the views OF the
State Department. The object is to enable
notice to'bt given to the Danish govern
ment, with which there is treaty, imposing
onerous sound duties on our commerce going
into the Baltic and elsewhere. Under the
language ofthe existing treaty It's consider
ed that the President was not authorized to
take the initiative without the authority Of
Congress. .
Mr.. Bailey hoped the Doyce motion would
prevail, he wanted the resolution sent to the
com. on Foreign Affairs as they had already
the subject before them; it was not SO free
from doubt as u casual observer might sup
pose.
Tie House refused to reconsider the vote
by which the resolution passed.
The French Spoliation bill was taken up
in committee and discussed at length, all the
amendments offered ware rejected; without
concluding the subject, the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan 81.
The Senate was not in session.
HOUSE. ..E.
Mr.. Goodwin introduced u hill providing
for the making ofa steam dru dge boat in the
harbor of Oswego, referred to committee on
commerce.
WI. htIF pHcIcu TteolutloH Gazing on
the Presidentto INFORM the house, i, not iu-
compatible with the public interests, wheth-
er unv correspondence with the Minister of
the u. s. at Madrit and the Spanish govern
ment, or otherwise. IL is insisted BY the |
latter that the treaty OF 1875, made between |
Spain and the Unil,d States is not appca-
BILE to the Spanish colonies, and American
citizens residing in ad colonies are not en-
titled to the benefits of said treaty.
Mr.. Baiiy moved be referred to the COM
mittee on foreign afhirs.
Mr.. Kerr said he had offered the resolution
by the request Of distinguished Statesman
who formerly represented our government
abroad. The Spanish government denies
,ha; courts of Justice in Cuba arc open to
our citizens for collection of their dues. 1t
is subject Of visit Importance. Passed
The French s,osliaticn bill was taken up.
debated and passed. '" -'' Ill
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The ESroRcsHESr OF THE NEw ONO LII
ouoR LAW, the Police Court yesterday
the Prosecuting Attorney gave notice to the
Court and the police officers that he was
having prepaied blank informations 10 prose.
cute in cue folm all proprietors and keepers
of coffee houses, restaurants, &c., and also
those who are fabi,ually addicted to. drank
enncss. He urged the police to be on the
alert, and give inormation Of any and all per-
sons violating the new law. The court re-
ma rked that lhey wond take oreat nleosura