New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-07
XLIsr CONGRESS-2D SESSION.
SENATE. WASHINGTON. Dec. 6, 1859.
TIE OPENING PRAYER.

,op the session was opened by prayer by the Rev Dr.
Newman Chaplain of the Senate. who duplicated DIVINE
blessings upon the different departments OF the Govern
Ineut upon the President Of the United states 10 nS
prlvate and public capacity, and upon each inu'uu''
member Of the Senate. Referring to the dece"7o q
tor Fes,endcu he dcplored the loss OF one ~ hHd been
been granted much wisdom, ana upon .,,'cil ana
conferred much honor; but those lips wise "a e1 no
eloquent in uttcrauee, had been seaitu ~ iI uoN
INN 10 more forever He expressed lno mp i,cr
absence thus occasoned might Ce VINO knew him
well Of their own moItan,S.. MOI,
The PRESIDENT Of The SENATE WlcePresident Col
fax i'm the cha called the Senate 70 9rdeG a s @
~ tIn XIsf Congress having arrived the Secretary VIII
call the roll to ascertain whel9e 81 we're Nscer
taned TO he present and the Senate proceeded 10 ou
ness THE NEW SENATOR FROM MAINE.
Mr. HAMLIN rep Mel presented the er en-. OF o,
Maine who had been appointed by the Governor OF W.,
state h the vacancy 9ocasoned ny tue deSh EI we're
read when Mr. Morrill, ~ request OF the Chair present
ed himself and took the usual oath OF once;
TIE DESIGNATION OF SENATOR GRIMES. g.. A..
The CHAIR laid before the Senate communication
resignation, TO take effect on Monday, December
THE VIRGINIA SENATOR'S. c. =,
closing the credentials John W. johnson and James r.
Lewis Senators elect from the state OF Nirgm3; me
the Committees OF the Scnate had been announced
Resolutions to inform the House Representatives, Of
Tho organization OF the Senate, and for he appointment
Of d1 to 1 ace T he Peaen Of United States
and informing HIM of the reassembng Of the two Houses
man dem, Ohio were designated to wait upon tue
President in accordance with the resolution
FIXING THE HOUR OF MEETING.
Mr. WILSON offered a resolution, which was adopted
nxng hour Of the daily meeting Of the Senate at u
a PETITION FOR THE RECOGNITION OF CUBA
Mr.. CAMERON REP. PENN presented q petition rom
czeus OF Philadelphia praying the Congress OF the
United States to recognize the independence OF tIe he nee
fgerent power In presenting the petition MT cameron
them were many of the most respectable people OF Pai
delpha. the whole number being 3lW0 ne auueu lhat
he heartily joined IN the request of the peu9neIs anu
hoped 10 see Cuba very enjoying the rights Which
belonged TO an indepeqde1t power ,rs, tho no,,on
was laid on the table for the present.
TIE or SSdP SGnIIS r6eT 6 de-
hne aud regulate the jurisdiction ana powers Oh inc
% m provides hat no Court created by Congress Judge
have power to auieo or bold an act Or JOINT
sssb act or joint resolution Constitution Of the United States
nor shan hs appellate jurisdiction Supreme Court Of The United
bsa brought affirm order judgment or decree Of any
riroI tntes sac Ioa OF h is or holding but eyery such
s Judgment shall for that be reversed vacated and
Nj DRAKE said the Till was the result of proracted
investigations on his part OF grave constitutional cues
tlon and he desired before the bill went TO COMMITTEE
10 address the Senate support Of IT. The Ol was read
second time when its further Consideration was pos
poued until Monday next, at o'clock.
EMr WILLIAMS tep Oregon introduced several DiIlS
10 regard 10 Improvements in the state of oregon.
Among ~
graph line frpin Columbia River to Great Salt Lake.
REGULATING CHINESE IMMIGRATION.
He also presented bill To regulate the Immigration VI
Chinese into the United States . .... .,tu
II provides mat as e. 6e 5te he Une States shall be null
and voG aad makes toe eo,1g nc s1eH 3 ss 5 I
months OF both at the discretion q The Court Contracts a. Ssf
yeS other sn Oss 10 be transported are also nu ana are
buTa any obligation of services tie right Of
VOLUNTARY immigration the United SITES ,,. .o,.,.
REsrRICT1SG THE JURISDICTION OF THE SUPREME COURT.
Mr.. SUMNER Rep Mass) introduced bill In relation
g. the appellate OF the sHpemS SO ds Hi nI ne
United states IN certain cases me D was read s pro
ydine that the appellate Jurisdiction OF Ile supreme
ce o. by INC WRIT Of hGSeas 9 Is hereby REPEALED
and abolished Mr. Sumner said he moved the reference
that would be reported to the Senate for immediate ac
ZION The bill vas referred accordingly aud ordered 70
- I ;.EEsssi6E FROM THE HOUSE 1'''-
message from the House OF Representatives was re,
fgsS abS Of e aSponment by that body Of
mtee upon the President ana Inform MN lh@'
G6B0TT e g. apf Cd se III Dt sdPs sises
in the District OF Cape Fear North CAROLINA Lo Oh
the table. .,,.,,,,,r,ro
Messrs SPENCER (Rep., Ala) and WARMER REP,
Ala introduced bills relieving and removing political
disabilities of certain persons in Alabama Laid on the
table and ordered to be printed.
Nj, STEWART (Rena Now introduced a Joint Tesolp'
t ic tne relief of persons engaged In the late heOei
r., resolution provide, that scsco By The LeF;lstqfs.
participation IL the late ReSsCO sos ss1,s 70 m
printed. -. o ,,,,,c,,,,,
Mr.. CRAGIN Rep n. H. introduced bill providing
for Inc execution OF the law against the crime OF poly
gamy in the Territory Of Utah. and for other purposes
--D'" W MAIL sERvIcE WITH CENTRAL AMERICA.
Mr.. KELLOGG rep, Lao introduced Dill i9r , tne
establishment Of ocean mail service between I'VE Gnle9
States. Mexico and Central America ordered 70 be Iad
Oh the table. -
Mr.. COLE Qlep., Cali introduced bill 10 abolish mint
charges coinage in the United States Mint and It's
branches. Laid Oh the table - - -
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF GEORGIA.
Mr. MORTON (Rep, ind) introduced a DI 10 proViue
for the reconstruction Of the State OF Georgia
1t provides for sonyepg The gu state & G Sussd
SGer the RPSTenih Amendment Of
Iss or 9 'sd .1f9 p Ss the . State sSs Be- ADMITTED 70
'spi''sn' TSFoRCTSG THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT
Mr. STEWART (Rep., New offered a resolution that
the Committee Judiciary DO requested TO inquire II
their jurisdiction the equal projection Of the laws In yo
latOn Of treaty obligations with foreign naOns aud Oh
ton and If So what legislation is necessary TO enforce
such treaty Obligations and SAID amendment 70 the report
THE WINNIPEG WAR.
Mr.. RAMSEY (Rep., Mimi offered q resolution re-
President TO transmit information featng
To lie presence Of the Hon. VIM. McDOuga at Pembna
Dakota Territory aud the opposition OF the inhabitants
oyernor of the Northwest Territory, lately said 70 be
transferred the Hudson Bay Company to the Dominion
Mr. SUMNER Rep, Mass) remarked that the message
OF President the delivery Of which was soon
would perhaps contain reference 70 subjects about
which information required He therefore, objected
the further consideration OF the resolution al present.
The resolution then LAID over.
LOUISIANA LANDS CLAIMED BY THE NAVY: .
Mr.. KELLOGG Rep La introduced a resolution 70
tpoure OF the Secretary OF the Navy what amount OF
land il any, claimed, held, or occupied by the Navy
Department for naval purposes IN the state oil LOUISIANA
ANNUAL REPORTS PRESENTED.
The CHAIR laid before the Senate the annual report OF
Currency the report of the Chief Clerk oil the Court