Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-12
CONGRESSIONAL,
WASHINGTON, Feb. z.

SEsATE.-Mr. Weller, from committee on
military. reported back, with amendments
the House bill increasing the pay of the ar
my officers.
Mr.. Bigler presented,19 memorials from
merchants and others OF Philadelphia, pray
ing for The adoption of measures for incrsas-
ing the trade between the U. S. and AT
RIGA
Mr.. Tombs presented memorial from
Gen. Shields ond other citizens OF MINES
ota territory setting forth that. although
that territory contains about 200, 200 inhab-
itan;s, yet it has hitherto received no grant
lands in conformity with the policy of Gov
ernment TO grant land upon certain condi-
tions TO new States for railroad purposes -
They set forth, that three years ago Con-
gress made a grant 10 Minnesota for rail-
roads, bat in consequence OF the unavoida-
bic interference of persons whose intere1ts
were not identified with the territory, the
grant was subsequently repeated at the las
session. There Was another application to
Congress for aid, but the constant and per-
eign to tn good OF the erritorr, prevented
action on this appncatinn, viii G many other
States we're made recipients of the bounty
o. Government. A; the present session.
Minnesota again presented her claims, and
while he House Committed on public larc-
were maturing bill Tor her benefit, the cry
OF fraud was raised against it,
Mr.. Toombs said. this petition presented
curious state of things. He had given care
ful attf ntion tn it, AMI thought il AZ well
worthy the consideration OF Congress Min
nesola had been made sport Of Dy outside
spectators; their just rights ought to be re-
spected, anS their request is reasonable that
grants OF and be made to their order and
disposition instead oi designating particular
companies. Hic introduced bill making
grants in acc' rdance with the prayer of Pc
titionrrs which WIS re ferred 10 committee
on pablic lands.
Several private bills passed. Adjourned
ioUsg.-Mr. Grow gave notice of his intcn-
ton to ende eavor to obtain Tuesday next 10
vote on the bill to repeal the kansa- laws
appropriatng % eco lor the completion OF
the capitol bu' ding for Ul1h.
Mr. Dunn wished 10 know whether the
people O! that territory were not living in
violation of the laws of the United States,
and in pubic contempt Of the good mora IS
and religion of the civilized world
Mr.. Grow said the committee ON territor-
les had been governed BY the estimates from
the treasury department.
Mr. Merrill reminded the Fl use OF the
passage OF resolution cal ing Tor informa-
ton relatre TO the people Of Utah, bat that
no response had yet been maze to the in
quiry, though correspondence on tha, sub
ject is on file in the department.
The bill was laid aside, with the recon-
mendation not TO pass the bill appropr iatng
$4,000 for completing the capitol build
ing tn Omaha.
Mr.. Letcher had seen it stated that the
Legislature OF Nebraska intends to remove
the capitol; if So, their is no necessity ci
tbs appropriation.
Dir. Whtefield wanted similar appro-
iltol Tor Kansas.
Mr. Crow said that $4,000 had already
been drawn for the Kansas Capilol. but the
Sscetary o; ihe Treasury has nothing to
show how tie money was expended.
The Jil !or completing the Nebraska
Capitol and one o. similar character for
New Mexico, passed. 4 so the bill rrPro-
drating $50 Geo Tor roads IN Nebraska
Adjourn e..