The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-30

uents Inc thought Mr. yanderwerken had prior claims
Mr. IFEhsoN was in favor OF railroad along the
IL OF no consequences to him which of these
rival companies got the privilege but being In favor OF
the project and thinking that the only chance carry &c
out 10 pass the bill before the Senate he would go
for that. 40 send the bill back the House by anend
ing il would only prolong the between these com
panes, and delay the accomplishment of the desired OBJ
ject WT 9fN tIt4IsifH#
Mr. DAVIS spoke briefly in favor OF the amendment Of
Mr. IIAMLIN had formerly opposed the project OF
railroad along the avenue but from what he had
OF the effect Of these roads in other cities, and fm the
earnest desire the part Of the people here 20 have
such communication, lac had given up his objections
aud had agreed memberof the committee that this
bill should be reported Something had been said about
this being giauity Of which the corporators were
10 make large fortunes bat he did not believe there
any value in IL, that II would pay any who
should invest his money IN IT, ii carried out. it would
be Of public benefit and utility and lac should prefer the
present bill because ID did not interfere with the rights of
Mr. Vanderwerken That gentleman had come here
SIX years ago and had bought out the then line OF on
buses-f he gave anything at all for them giving too
much and has established good line at great
pense Now the introduction of horse-cars would ami
hilate this omnibus line and IN order to Mr. Van
.erwerkcns interest he ought TO have the preference.
Mr. DOUGLAS argued that the power to authorize the
construction OF such railroads the wants of the people
might require should be conferred the corporations OF
Washington and Georgetown respectively When II should
be in order be would offer amendment to carry out
that object.
Mr. BROWN utterly opposed To comforting this
power the corporate authorities Of the two cities, to
run a line wherever they choose through tho public
grounds The streets and avenues especially, under
the jurisdiction Of Congress- and he doubted whether Con
gess had authority to ALLEVIATE the power t. control them
MIR WILSON thought the road would not be so prof
table senators imagined There WAS a horse
railroad in Massachusetts sss than five miles in length
which carried last year five millions OF passengers aud
yet that road only made fair dividend.
Mr. FESSENDEN argued that the placing this power
in the hands Of the corporations Of Washington and
Georgetown would lead to corruption and he preferred
the bill in its present form. ssf ,A
Some further debate cnsued when Mr.. HUNTER offer
ed an amendment extending the road to the Navy Yard
which was agreed 20. IA ss a2 q h'f ~ FL
The question being taken ON the substitute of Mr.
PeARcE, it was not agreed to as follows. t.te ~
YEAS Mis- nei Bright, chesnat, clay c,.enasn ps
bls tian stuart TpoInla and Wahis ~ 96 mbisan lt
NAYS M,ssrs Alien Broderek Brown, san.erop Chandler
CLARK, Dixon, ohte Feenieh, Foslor Gesn Hiie HinlD
Harlan lverson Johnson Of Tennessee Kennedy, Mason
The bill was then amended by increasing the gtage
from feet to 81 and the width Of the carriages from
feet TO &.
After some further discussion there being quorum
On notion the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. STEPHENS. of Georgia. asked consent to correct
the report in the GIobe, He had stated distinctly that
the bills which he had reported yesterday for the establish
mcnt Of new Territories introduced under previous
notice, and not reports from the Committee Ter
lis oiect was To nave thein printet
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS. o.
The SPEAKER laid before the House communication
from the Postmaster General submitting estimates
the ocean mail service for the year enng June 1861
which was laid on the table and ordered to he printed
Also, communication from the Secretary of the Navy
in to resolution of the House OF january 49,
1859 in relation to the number of hands employed Ia the
navyyards which laid the table and ordered to
be printed. 4q p.t
Also communication from the Secretary of the Int
ror, reply To resolution of the House the 9Th inst
relative to the military reservation at Rock Island.
Mr.. COBB, Of Alabama, suggested that it he referred
TO the Committee Public Lands, which had charge OF
the whole subject. A3sal gal
Mr., HOUSTON, of Alabama objected to the reference
He desired to know whether it contemplated the sale Of
Mr. WAsHBuRNE, Of Illinois, replied that it was adj
to its sale. sR Is -st,lg fsgss u
The SPEAKER The Chair will withhold the commu
nication. i.sfsq4 49, k6sN4 81 3
The SPEAKER also laid before the House a comm,,n-
cation from the Treasury Department, containing state
ment of the clerks employed in that department during
the year 1888 which was laid tho table and ordered
to be printed m lasas sssi "a
Also the report of the Secretary of the Senate and
Clerk of the House of Representatives in reference tho
compilation and publication Of the American State Pa
pers which was referred to the Committee on Printing
and ordered to DO printed. H9s} sr4
Also message from the President Of the Uni
ted States transmitting report from the Secretary Of
War, with accompanying documents, recommending
the repayment to Governor Douglass, Of Valconytrs
Island, thesum of 81 900 advanced To Governor Stevens
OF Washington Territory, to purchase supplies for the
forces of the United States the ethical period Of
the whole Indian war, and recommending appropra
ton therefor which referred to the Committee oil
Ways and Means and ordered to he printed. sei ssi
Also a communication from the Secrcary Of the Int
ror, transmitting statement Of the names Of the clerks
and other persons employed in That department. for Tic
year 1858, with the amounts paid them, respectively
which laid the table and ordered to be printed.
Also communication from the Secretary Of State 10
answer to resolution calling for the numbcr OF agents
appointed by the consul general TO Canada which was
referred to the COMMITTEES Of Waysand Means and ordered
to he printed. $500 y sfrs s. stae
Also a letter from the Secretary of State, with COM
mupcation addressed to the Committee on Foreign AZ n
fi. relative to the claim Of James Keenan, United States
consul at Hong Kong which referred to the COM
mittce on Foreign a lrs and ordered TO la printed
PRIVATE niiLs. es res
The SPEAKER directed the qerk TO report the fpog
ing resolutions, adopted ON Monday last
Resei That Saturday next Immediately the reading
the the House 81
made 70 bill tho mcinber making objection shall have i've MN
oppose
ua shall be allowed adyoete ic
bill the question shah on be amendments, any,
Iroli That shah Nhehhe
an adverse from Court Chains committee o.
the House
The SPEAKER in compliance with the order OF the
House, vacated the chair which was occupied by Mr.
KELSEY OF New York
On motion of Mr. KEITT, of South Carolina, Senate
resolution to correct in the bill for the relief OF
William Hazit Lee laid aside To he reported TO the
House, with the ation that II do paes