The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-24
Thirty Fourth congress-Third session.
SATURDAY, JANUARY "a, 1857.
SEN ATE.
CREDENTIALS PRESENTED.

CREDENTIALS PRESENTED.
Mr. WILSON presented the credentials of Hon CHARLES
SUMNER elected by the legislature of Massachu-
sets for the of elk years from and after the 4th
March next; which were read. ara. aas.#
Mr. FESSENDEN presented the credentials of Hon. Amos
NouRsr elected senator by the legislature of Maine to
fill the vacancy oocasioned by the resignation of Hon
HANNIBAL HAMLN which read and Mr. N having ap-
peared the oath prescribed by the constitution adj
minstered TO him, and he took his seat in the Senate.
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, ETC a@
Mr.. SEWARD presented a communication from +. B.
Smith and Others of New York city, who represent that
they manufacturers of dies and that the new coinage
operate to secure to the United States mint monopoly
advantage in the striking of medals which is injurious
to their department of industry and invention The
munication referred to the Committee Finance
Mr. s. also presented memorial from the
Gil and citizens of Buffalo, New York. praying enlarge
ment of the plan upon which public building be-
ing erected for custohouse post Office and other public
offices at that place. which referred to the Committee
on Commerce.. sa# ss.. #n
HOUSE BILLS REFERRED.
large number of private bills were received from the
House of Representatives which severay read twice
and referred to the appropriate committees.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
On motion by Mr. SEWARD, a resolution was adopted
requesting the Postmaster General to inform the Senate
whether the building process of erection by the govern
ment of the United States at Buffalo, New York. will be
sufficiently large for the wants of the post Office depart
ment in that city and if in his opinion, said building
will not be sufficiently large that ne inform the Senate
what enlargement thereof may be necessary and whether
may involve the necessity of the purchase Of more ground
as site for said building.
On motion by Mr. FISH, the bill for the relief of John
H. Wheeler was taken up considered and passed.
On motion by Mr.. ADAMS the Senate proceeded TO the
consideration of the bill revive and extend the provs
ions of act passed the Oath May 1924 entitled Gan
for the relief of the representatives of John Doneson
Stephen Heard, and others; which amended and
passed. ..
On motion by Mr. FESSENDEN the Senate proceeded
the consideration of the bill from the House Of Repre-
sentaves for the relief of the suretes of Daniel Wnsow
which was amended and passed.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The following bills having reference to the District of
Columbia were severaly considered and passed: rs
Bill to increase the salaries Of the judges of the circuit
and criminal courts Of the District Of Columbia and for
other purposes. say 10 y"
Bill incorporating the Granite Manufacturing Company
of Washington city.
Bill to incorporate the Washington Paper Mill Company
Bill supplementary to an act to organize institution
for the insane Of the army and navy and Of the District of
Columbia, in said District approved March 3, 1865.
Bill to authorize the Commissioner Of Public Buildings
to distractions from certain streets and in
the city Of Washington and to prevent trespasses the
same. ... ...n.g
Bill incorporating the Metropolitan Mechanics Institute
for the promotion of manufactures commerce. and the
chanic arts.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the bill to
take the of the people living west Of Rock creek
the District Of Columbia the question Of the retroces
but after some discussion the Senate being thin by general
consent the bill laid aside.
After the consideration of executive business
The Senate adjourned ....