The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-12-19

Thirty-Fifth Congress.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1Tth--iSndfs- Gwiu pre-
sented the memorial of 4 large Bcmber of citizens of
California aud New Mexico praying for the estab-
lishment of a territorial government In ARIZONA,
and subsequently he introduced bill for that pur-
pose.
On motion Of Mr. Gwin. select committee Of
nine was ordered TO consider much of the Presi-
dents message refers the subject of the Pacific
railroad; subsequently he introduced bill for its
construction.
On motion of Mr slibelI select committee of five
was appointed to examine into the condition of the
banking institutions of the District of Columbia
aud the authority by which such corporations as
sumo to transact the business of banking: ALSO
what further legislation is necessary to regulate
and control such banks.
ON motion of Mr. Seward, a resolution vas adol,-
ted calling on the President for copies of any cor
respondence which may have taken place between
the departments and British and French residents
on the subject of claims for alleged losses in the
b.mbardment Of Greytown.
On motion0f Mr. Trumbull. the credential of
Messrs. Bright and Fitch, Together with the pro-
tests against their right hold their seats was re-
ferred 70 the con,mitsee the Judiciary.
Mr.. Wilson gave notice OF an intention to intro
duce bill grating to the cities Of Washington
and Georgetown 900 eco aakes of public lands for
the support of public schools,
SIR. Pagh introduced bill to improve the nayi-
CATION at the falls of the Chic river.
MIR. Clay introduced bill to repeal all the laws
allowing fishing bounties.
Mr. Hunter. from the committee on finance re-.
ported q bill for the issuing of treasury notes.
Mr, Hunters bill autRrizes the President to
cause to be issued tweN millions of treasury
notes, none of a less denomination than fifty dol
lars-the notes to be paid and redeemed ut the
treasury after the expiration Of one year from the
date Of such notes; from which dates until they
shall be respectively redeemed they shall bear
such rates of interest shall be expressed in such
notes; which rates of interest upen the first issue
(Which shall not exceed six millions of doiarsl
shall be fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury,
with the appreciation of the President, but in no
case TO exceed six per centum per annum The
residue shall be raised in whole or part after pub
lie advertisement of not less than thirty days, as
the Secretary of the Treasury may direct, by ex-
changing them az their par value for specie to
bidders VINO shall agree TO make the exchange at
the lowest interest, not exceeding six per centum
per annum.
Objection being made to the consideration of the
blll to day, it was postponed until tomorrow.
The Senate then proceeded to the election of a
printer; but before doing SO adopted resolution
that the person selected shall accept the contract
on the condition that Congress reserves the right
to repeal or modify all existing laws relative to
the public printing; and no loss or damage to such
person, by reason OF such modification or repeal
shall be allowed constituting any claim for iu-
demnity against Congress.
The vote was taken, when Col. W. A. Harris of
the Washington Union, received 2S votes q. NJ.
Weston, IS scattering. g.
Col Harris therefore declared elected, and
after an executive session, the Senate adjourned.
1he committee to examine into the condition of
the District banks consists of Messrs. Slidell Polk
Eroderick. Thompson, of N. j., and Hale.
House Gt RepreSeRtQstrcS.--Mr Leidy announced
the death of Hon Vim. Montgomery of Pennsylva-
MIA, and pronounced an eulogy on the deceased.
MIR. Florence also paid tribute to his memory.
Alter the passage of the usual resolutions of re-
spect, the House adjourned.