The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-27
TH1RTY-sEvEHTH CONGRESS.
Senate.
WISuruoros Ian. &c. 1853.

WASHINGTON, Jan. c6, 1858.
ASSISTANT COLLECTOR OF TIE CUSTOMS FOR NEW YoIK
Mr. TEN EYCx, (rep.) Of N. j. offered resolution which
was adopted nstructng the Committee on Commerce TO
inquire into the expedency Of appointing an Assistant
collector Of customs for the district Of New York. to re-
THE NATIONAL GUARD OF UNITED STATES
Mr. Wilson ep Of Mass introduced OIL, 70 or
game YOUNGER ma .orce' " 0aseu INC rnmm;t
tee on Military Affairs.
Mr. LANE, (rep) or Kansas, called up the bill author
zing the President to enter into negotiations for the
mova Of the Indian tribes from the State Of Kansas
THE BETTER PROTECTION OF OVERLAND EMGRANrs
This question discussed until the expiration Of the
Mr.. NssnnH, lopp) Of Or. called mp the bill for the
NATIONAL CURRENCY.
Mr. SHERMAN, (rep Of Ohio. introduced bill to pro-
vide for rational currency to be secured by the pledge
OF United States socs to provide for the circulation
and redemption thereof kefered TO the Committee on
Finance
RECONSIDERATION OF THE vun RELATIVE LEAGUE ISLAND
Mr. RICE. (opp) Of Mimi, introduced motion to re-
consider the vote on tho passage Of the resolution rea
tive to League Island.
SALE or LANDS At the SOUTH SUSPENDED.
Mr. s Of called ., Up the S to ana
Georgia, In and about Port Royal.
The bill was passed.
THANKS FROM THE LABoRERs or ENGLAND
Mr. FOSTER. (rep.J OF Conn.,, presented communica-
ton from aborers in England, many residing in the
county Of lancashire expressing our mun-
donation Of provisions &C. and expressing the wish
that some means might be provided for their emigration
to this country.
practice not to receive communications from foreigners
FACILITIES TRANSPORTATION TROOPS
Mr.. HARLAN rep.) OF Iowa. introduced bin 70 pro.
additional facilities to the government OF the United
States for the transportation Of troops and munitions Of
war and furnish additional commercial facilities to
the people Of the Western States.
Mr. WILSON, (rep Of Mass. offered resolution, which
adopted instructng the Committee on Printing 10
inquire any department Of the has had any
official correspondence published as an advertisement
and, so, in what paper and what has been the cost
| since the lth Of March, 1891
| The COURT MARTIAL OF GEN. PORTER
Mr.. Latham, (opp) Of Cal offered resolution request
Ing the President transmit Senate copy Of thu
record Of all the proceedings OF the court martial Of Major
| General Fitz John Porter Laid over.
THE NAVIGATION OF THE FOX AND wTscoNsIN RIVERS.
Mr. DooInTfE, (rep.) OF Wis, introduced bill TO en-
largo the canals and improve the navigation Of the Fo,
and Wisconsin rivers from the Mississippi river TO Lake
Michigan. Referred to the Military Committee
| THE MOVEMENTS OF 1HE ARMY.
Mr. ANTHONY, (rep) Of R. l., called up the resolution in
structng the Committee the Conduct Of the War in
qure whether any plans General A. Burnside for tn
movement Of the army have been interfered with b,
officers writing visiting Washington oppose them
and such movements had been arrested, and so, b.
what authority Passed.
THE MINNESOTA SIOUX
Mr. WILKINSON, (rep) o. MINI called up the bill :
abrogate the treaties with the Sioux, and to indemnify
Minnesota for losses incurred by the lat
Indian ourages the pending question being on the adop
ton OF substitute reported from the Committee on In
dian Affairs. abrogang the treaties. appropliang on
hundred thousand dollars for immediate reiet OF the sui
ferers. and providing for commissioners TO examine
| claims.
Mr.. RICE (repl Of Mimi. moved 10 amend tho subst
tute by increasing the Appropriation TO fifteen hundre
| thousond dollars. Rejected.
Mr.. RICE then moved 10 increase the appropriation
two hundred thousand dollars. Rcjected-yeas IL
nays IS
On motion Of Mr.. DooLrrrLE the appropriation in
creased so as 10 include twothrds OF the uncxpende
balance Of certain annutes due but paid over
| exceed one hundred thousand dollars.
After discussion AT some length the bill was passed
| THE INSTRUCTIONS OUR IN TURKEY
communication was received from the Presden
transmitting the report of the Secretary Of state and III
regulations and orders Of the 10 Consul
| In Turkey.
The Senate then went into executive session the ter
| mlnation OF which Il adjourned.