The Placer herald., 1857-01-17
Congressional.
W AsHINGTON, Dec.

The proceedings of Congress on Monday
were interesting. In the Senate, the case of
Senator Harlan, against whose occupancy of
a seat the Iowa Senate have protested, was
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Houston gave notice of bill provi-
ding for semi weekly overland mail between
the Missouri river and San Francisco.
The bill authorizing a settlement of ac-
counts of Revolutionary officers was taken
up and debated. A proposition to include
the officers of the navy was defeated. 1t is
estimated that the sum of 80, 100000 will be
required in the adjustment Of these accounts.
The consideration of the subject occupied
the attention of the Senate until the hour
Of adjournment.
In the House, resolutions declaring that
all suggestions to reopen the African Slave
Trade would subject the United States to
the execration of all civilized and Christ
ian people, and that it is inexpedient, unwise,
and contrary to the settled policy Of the
United States to repeal the laws prohibiting
the African Slave trade, were adopted un-
der the previous question-the first by vote
of 1872 ayes to 81 noes, and the last with but
eight dissenting votes
The Executive sent in letter from Gov.
Geary, of Kansas, recapituating his exploits
in the Territory. He says peace has been
restored, regardless of expense, and he ex-
poets Congress will foot the bill Gov.
Shannon and Judge Lecompte come in for
smart castigation for their shortcomings.
In the House, on Tuesday, Mr.. Wilson
introduced a bill proposing to abolish the
laws Of the Kansas Legislature relating to
slavery, and the resolution was adopted call
ing for the letters of Col. Summer with re-
gard to Kansas affairs.
Mr. Brown gave notice of bill providing
for Railroad and Telegraph to the Paci-
fc.
The bill granting further time to the cred
itors of Texas to present their claims, was
then taken up and debated till the adjourn
ment.
In the House, Mr.. Whitfield introduced a
bill to ascertain the amount required to in
demnify citizens of Kansas for loses of prop
erty during the late troubles in the Territory
also establishing two additional land districts
and District Court at Leavensworth city.
The consideration of the bill reducing the
duties on imports was postponed until the
first Tuesday in January.
The civil army, and Indian appropriation
Bills were reported and referred.
The President on the 10th sent to the Sc
nate for ratification, Mr. Dallas new Treaty
with Great Britain on the Central American
question.
On Thursday, Mr.. Otero presented petit
ton from citizens residing on the Gadsden
Purchase, praying for the organization of the
Territory of the Arizona. Referred to Ter
ritorial Committee.
The discussion on the message was renew
ed and continued till the hour of adjourn
ment.
Gen. Whitfield was admitted delegate to
Congress after hard struggle.
The debate on the Presidents message
was then continued until the adjournment.
On Wednesday, 18th, Mr.. Weller stated
that he should call up the Pacific Railroad
Bill after the holidays.
The Jury in the trial Of Lewis Brker for
shooting Bill poole dsagreed-six for acquit-
tai and six for maaslaughter in the third
degree.
One Of the boats belonging to the wreck
ed steamer Lyonnias, has bee picked up at
sea with provisions and money in IL.