The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-10
In CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 81.
SENATE.
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, ETC.

MI BROWN presented the petition Of W. Thompson and
other justices of the peace in the District of Columbia pray
ing the enactment of law TO fix the number pay, and
duties OF the police magistrates and officers of that Dis
ct which was referred to the COMMITTEES on the District
Mr.. HUNTER asked that J. f. Caldwell have leave TO
withdraw his petition and papers which was agreed to-
Mr. ADAMS presented the petition Of John Hoohan,
praying compensation for furnishing by order OF the Com
missioner OF Public Buildings carved marble cap for the
Capitol extension; which referred to the Committee
on the District of Columbia.
Mr.. DOUGLAS presented memorial of large number
OF citizens OF the Territory OF Minnesota praying the
actment of law to enable them to form constitution
preparatory to admission into the Union State which
referred to the Committee Territories.
Mr.. d. also presented the petition of Sarah Foy widow
OF John foy praying indemnity for injury to her property
and business by the improper construction Of vaduct
Public Buildings which referred to the Committee on
Public Buildings.
Mr. d. also presented the petition of DR.. s. s. Condor,
OF Jonesboro illinois, praying remuneration for medical
services for certain volunteers of the State of Illinois in the
Mexican war; and to be allowed travelling expenses while
In the public service which referred TO the Committee
Mr. FESSENDEN presented the petition of Sarah b. Web
ber widow of John A. Weber late military sorekeeper
at the United States arsenal WATERFOWL Massachusetts,
praying compensation for the by the government of
Improvement of her late husband in the construction OF
carriages which referred TO the Court of Claims
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Mr. BROWN, from the Committee the District Of Co
lumbia TO whom referred the joint resolution from
ported it without amendment and recommended its pas
sage.
Mr.. EVANS, from the Committee on Revolutionary
Claims, to whom referred the petition of Charles +.
Bruckne administrator of VIM. White asked to be dis
charged from the further consideration of the same and
that it be referred to the Committee Pensions; which
agreed to.
Mr.. FISH from the Committee on Naval Affairs report
cd bill for the relief of James d. johnson; which
read and passed to q second reading.
Mr.. MALLORY, from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
to whom referred the bill from the House of Repre-
senatves for the relief of Thomas b. Steele passed assist
ant surgeon of the navy Of the United States reported it
without amendment and recommended its passage.
On motion by Mr. NJ, the bill for the relief OF Dr. Charles
D. Maxwell surgeon in the United States navy was re-
committed to the COMMITTEES on Naval Affairs,
BILLS MTRopucEn.
Mr. HUNTER, in pursuance of notice, asked and obtain
ed to introduce Joint resolution to amend On act
entitled "An for the relief of Frederick Vincent admin
sator of James LIE Gaze surviving partner of the firm of
LIE Gaze Maet which was read twice. and referred to
the Committee Revolutionary Claims
Mr.. MALLORY asked and obtained unanimous consent
to introduce bill authorizing the construction of dry
dock for the naval service at Pensacola Florida; which
was read twice. and referred to the Committee Naval
Affairs.
Mr. SEBASTIAN asked and obtained leave to introduce
bill 10 censtrue and amend the pension laws; which
read twice and referred to the Committee Pensions
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
On motion by Mr. SEBASTIAN, resolution was adopted
nsructing the Committee on the Post Office and Post
Roads to inquire into the expediency of establishing by
law postroute from Brownsville in Prairie county, Ar
kansas to Tayors Bluff White river in said State and
report by bill or otherwise s
On motion by Mr. BELL, of New Hampshire resolu-
ton adopted requesting the President of the United
States in his opinion not inconsistent with the public
interests to communicate to the Senate such information
be file in the Department of State relative the
interference the island of Ave in the Caribbean sea-
the Venezuelan government with American citizens who
rghtully in occupancy of said island they be-
eved and engaged in collecting guano therefrOm said
government having orcibly elected the said American cit
liens from their said lawful occupancy and employment
and also to communicate what measures have been
TAKEN if any by the government of the United States
obtain redress from the government of Venezuela.
OCEANIC rELEeRAPH
Mr.. SEWARD asked and obtained leave to introduce
bill to expedite the teegaphic communication for the
of the government in its foreign ntercourse which
read twice and referred to the Committee the Post Of
fee and Post Roads. The bill proposes authorize tie
Secretary of State at the discretion and under the drec
ton of the President of the United States with
competent person. persons associations for the aid
OF the United States in laying down submarine cable to
the existing clegraphs between the coast of New
oundand and the coast Of Ireland and for the of such
submarine communication, when established by the gov
of the United States such and conditions
shall to the President just reasonable provided
that the government of Great Britain shall before the
me enter into like contract for these purposes
with the person, PERSONS or associations and upon
terms Of exact equality with those stipulated by the Uni
ted States and provided further that the tariff of prices
for the of such submarine communication by the pub
lie shall be fixed by the Secretary of the easury Of the
United the government Great Britain
authorized agent: and provided further that the United
States shall enjoy the use Of said submarine teegaphic
communication for the period Of fifty years. the same
terms and conditions which shall be stipulated in favor
zoo OF Great Britain in the contract TO be
entered into with such person. PERSONS associations by
that government a
! HOUSE BILLS PASSED
Mr. BIGLER, from the Committee the Post Office and
Post Roads, whom referred the bill from the House
OF Representatives authorize the Postmaster General to
execute contract with Messrs Garman, Weige Benord
for carrying the mail from Cumberland, Maryland, to
Greensburg reported without amendment
aud recommended its passage asking its present consdera
tom and objection being made, it was read third
| time and passed. g
/ Mr. HUNTER from the Committee on Finance, to whom
was referred the bill from the House Of Representatives
making appropriations for the payment of invalid and
other pensions Of the United States for the year ending
3Oth June 1863 reported it with an amendment and asked
i its immediate consideration. The reported amendment
was agreed to- and the bill then read third time and
passed,
i SENATOR FROM IOWA.
i The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the
special orderbeng the report of the Committee the
Judiciary in relation the validity OF the election of Hon
JAMES HARLAN senator from the State Of Iowa The
question pending was the motion of Mr. TooNBs to
amend the resolution reported by the committee by striking
out all after the word resolved" and inserting
"That JAMES HARLAN i, entitled to his seat senator
II from Iowa."
II Mr.. SEWARD addressed the Senate In favor OF Mr.
HARLAss claim the He based his argument the
ground that while legislative acts require the
votes Of the two branches of the legislature the act
choosing United States senator not legislative act
but merely an additional duty which had been devoved
upon the members Of the legislature When they performed
this duty they came together in joint convention the
dyiduaty OF the two houses being merged into and lost