The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-18

SENATE
Hon. s. n. MALLORY, from the State Of Florida, and
Hon sam HoUsros, from the State Of Texas appeared in
large number of petitions were presented and refer
red the appropriate committees also sundy papers
were withdrawn from the files of the Senate for the pur
pose of reference.
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Mr. FREDERICK gave notice of his intention TO intro
duce bill authorize and direct the payment Of certain
moneys into the treasury of the State of California which
collected In the ports of said State revenue up
imports since the ratification of the treaty of peace be-
the United States and the republic Of Mexico and
prior 10 the admission OF said State into the Union
Mr. BAYARD gave notice Of his intention to introduce
bill to provide for the public printing binding and en-
craving. Ht fHf gt l#I.t. irla E'
Mr. WILSON gave notice of his intention to introduce
bill granting 10 the cities of Washington and George
town one million acres OF the public lands fol- the support
OF common schools -H.. s.F.- 49,
BANKS or THE DISTRICT COLUMBIA
Mr. sIIDELL submitted the following resolution
which considered by unanimous consent and agreed
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Resolved That select committee of FIVE be appointed
by the President PRO epo 10 examine into the condition
of the corporations associations acting banks of de-
poste discount and issue In the District of Columbia,
and the authority under which said corporations or asso
Citations TO transact the business OF banking with
power to send for persons and papers, and to examine
witnesses under oath also to inquire whether any, and
what further legislation is necessary to regulate and con-
troll banks of deposte, circulation and issue In the Dis
ct of Columbia, and TO report by bill or otherwise
The PRESIDENT pro tenn accordingly appointed Messrs,
SLIDEL Polk BRoDERIoK, THOMSON of New Jersey, and
HALE as said committee 49,. .r..,5.. amaze. . .s.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. aasg. 4. sr q
On motion by Mr.. TRUMBULL a resolution
adopted that the credentials Of the sitting members of the
Senate from the State of Indiana together with all the
papers file protesting against their right to hold seats
or relating to their election senators in Congress by the
legislature of Indiana be referred to the Committee on
the Judiciary. 8HaisW 1914 l@3 30 Ea#l ral As .rHH
On motion by Mr.. GWIN, resolution adopted
that so much of the Presidents message and accompa
nyng documents refers the subject Of national rail-
road from the Mississippi valley to the Pacific be
referred to select committee of nine members to be APP
pointed by the President pro tenn. yHs ltbi q! aL
The PRESIDENT pro accordingly appointed Messrs
GwM, DOUGLAS, BRIGHT, DAVIS, HUNTER SEWARD BELL,
Foor and IvERsoN said committee. " r.
On motion by Mr.. SEWARD, a resolution was adopted
requesting the President of the United States compat
ibe with the public interest to communicate to the SEN
ate copies of any correspondence which may have taken
place between the Department of State and the British
and French ministers on the subject OF claims for losses
alleged to have been sustained by subjects of Great Brit
ain and France at the bombardment OF Greytown.
II, .....r KANSAS AFFAIRS. . ,l., ...r &.
Mr. TRUMBUIL remarked that the resolution adopted
Yesterday calling for the correspondence, orders nsruc
tons &c. in relation to the affairs of Kansas did not
the whole ground only the governor of Kansas
mentioned whereas it was well known that that Of
cer had been absent from the Territory portion of the
time He therefore submitted the following resolution
Resolved That the President be requested to cominu-
ncate to the Senate all correspondence between himself
any of the departments and any governor or other
officer person. in the employment of the government
in Kansas Territory not heretofore communicated to-
gcther with all orders and instructions which have been
issued to the governor of said Territory any other Of
fcer person in said Territory, in relation to Kansas
affairs. Nro NH f Es'r ~..
Mr.. MASON asked that it might lie over
Mr. PUGH submitted the following resolution sub
sttute for that of Mr. TRuMBULL:
Resolved That the President be requ stcd to communi-
to the Senate copies of the following documents
l. Return Of the votes taken in Kansas Territory at
the October election, 1885, upon the question of calling
convention to frame constitution and State govern
ment.
2 Act of the territorial legislature lin obedience to
that vote calling such convention, and providing for
the appoonment and election of delegates to the
g. The and registration of voters, by counties
or precincts, taken under that act
4. The apportionment OF delegates made upon the re-
turns of such census and registration.
s. Returns of the election by counties for delegates to
the convention. A."
g. Returns of the last election, by counties, for
members of the territorial Legislature and delegate
in Congress.
T. Proclamations of the governor acting governor
upon the subject of the registration of voters and
the several elections hereinbefore specified
g. Journal of the convention held at Lecompton to
frame a constitution and State government
These resolutions accordingly lie until Tomorrow
under the rule.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Mr. FOOT in pursuance of notice, asked and obtained
leave to introduce bill for the relief of George p Marsh
and bill to grant homestead of hundred and sixty
acres of the public lands to actual settlers Also joint
resolution as to the constitutional power of the Executive
for the removal of commissioned officers of the army and
navy
Mr. BROWN introduced bill to authorize notaries
public to take and certify oaths airmations and
Acknowledgements in certain cases. . r.a I' .as ri, "
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leave to introduce bill to authorize and facilitate the
construction of northern, southern, and central Pa
cc railroad and magnetic telegraph through the terrific
ries of the United States .s. .'% .s'a'.a ..
He also introduced bill to organize the Territory of
Arizona and to create the Office of surveyor general there
in provide for the examination of certain land claims
grant donations to actual settlers to survey the public
and private lands, and for other purposes. lbs.
Mr.. PUGH introduced bill for the improvement of
navigation at the falls of the Ohio river also bill to
provide for survey of the Ohio river and its principal
tributaries also, bill to authorize wrts of in all
cases prosecuted by indictment a9n Naa' 3D.. aHa ..a
Mr. CLAY in pursuance of notice, asked and obtained
leave to introduce bill repeating all laws parts of
laws allowing bountes to vessels employed in the banks
or other eod-fsheres. ...-.---.-
Mr.. JONES introduced bill making a grant of land
the State of Iowa. in alternate sections to aid in the
constructions Of railroad from Keokuk and Fort Madison,
through the southern tier of counties In said State to the
Missouri also, bill making grant Of lands to the
same State to aid Ia the construction of railroad from
McGregor's landing to the western boundary of said
State. -rs tttT f-.st sHr Eet aid u.Ia 7 rfs., h.
The above bills were severay read twice and referred
to the appropriate committees "a, bob as ne.l. - ...
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