The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-05
The following House bills were considered and passed
Bill for the relief of John G. Rhodes of Wabash county


Bill for the relief Of John @. Rhodes, of Wabash county
Indiana.
Bill Tor the relief of Jonathan Cilley.
Bill to construct building for custom-house and post
Office at Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
On motion by Mr. f0OMBS tho Senate proceeded TO
the consideration of the bill from the House Of Representa-
lives TO remit or refund the duties on goods wares and
merchandise destroyed by fire
Mr. CLAY spoke in opposition to the bill but he would
take the time TO discuss at such length thought
1t ought be- and would only to lay il on the table
The motion not agreed to--yess IL, nays 81.
Several amendments were proposed all of which were
rejected
Mr. CLAY then moved that the bin be indefinitely post
poned; which was not agreed to--yeas II, nays a.
After further debate II became apparent that the
enemies Of the measure would not allow II pass and the
Mr.. HUNTER from the Committee on Finance to whom
referred the bill from the House of Representatives
deposit the surplus in the treasury of the United States
with the several States asked to be discharged from the
further consideration of the same; which agreed 10.
The following bills feversy considered and passed
House bill to provide for the settlement of certain
counts by the dsburng officers of the houses of Com
gress.
House joint resolution authorizing the Secretary Of the
Treasury adjust and cancel certain contracts in relation
to the manufacture Of brick for the washington squeduct
Act to construct certain military roads in the Territory
Of Nebraska
tain properly of which Elijah King died seised and pos
sessed in the District of Columbia upon certain specified
conditions.
Act providing for the construction Of military road be-
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tory of Washington.
On motion BY Mr. FOSTER, the Senate proceeded to the
consideration of the bill from the House OF
granting bounty land 10 the officers and Of private
armed vessels commissioned by the United States.
Mr. PUGH opposed the passage Of the BILL saying that
1t enough give them the soldiers who had fought
for glory but now was proposed to give them to those
| who had fought for plumber.
Mr.. FOSTER commended that the class whom ii pro-
to beneG were very mertorous and he hoped the
bill would be allowed to pass
TO lie on the table
Mr.. FESSENDEN, from the third committee Of confer
ence on the deficiency bill, made reporti which was
agreed to- The amendment respecting books for members
OF the House Of Representatives modified to e
feet compromise between the views of the two branchee
II approprates Sl38 900, much thereof may be
to indemnify the Clerk Of the House for sums
the purchase of books and directs the books TO be
| posted in the public libraries
Mr. BGGS stated that he did not 10 the report Of
| the majority Of the committee of conference.
On motion by Mr. the Secretary ordered to notify
the House of Representatives that the Senate having
ished the legislative business before them ready
to adjourn.
On motion by Mr. FITZPATRICK, a committee was ap-
pointed to join such committee might be appointed
the part OF the House OF Representatives 10 wait the
President Of the United States and inform him that the
houses OF Congress ready to close the pesent
sion by an adjournment
performed that duty and the President had replied that he
had no further communication to make.
The PRESIDENT pro TEN. delivered brief vaedctory,
and pronounced the Senate adjourned at few minutes be-
fore twelve o'clock.
SESSION.
On motion by Mr. DOUGLAS the oath of Office was ad-
ministered to Hon. JAMES NJ MASON by Hon. j. A. PEARCE
and Mr. H. appointed President Of the Senate pro
The following then severay took the oath Of
office: Messrs BAYAaD, Of Delaware BRIenr Of Indiana
BRopERIck, of California; CAMnRoN, Of Pennsylvania
CHANDLER Of Michigan DAVIS, of Mississippi DIXON OF
Connecticut DooLIrrLB of Wisconsin HAMLIS Of Maine
KENNEDY, Of Maryland KISa of New York MALLoE.,
of Florida Polk of Missouri RcsK, Of Texas SUMNER,
Of Massachusetts THOMSON of New Jersey and WADE OF
Ohio.
The Vice President elect introduced by the commit
tee OF arrangements and the oath of office administer
ed to him whereupon he took the chair and made brief
address to the Senate
On motion by Mr. MASON 1t ordered that when the
Senate adjourn to-day it be to meet at o'clock
rev.
After the Inauguration ceremonies were concluded the
Senate returned to their chamber, and Immediately adj
journed