The New York Herald Newspaper, March 5, 1853, Page 2

"THE CLOSING SCENES IN THE . THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS. HIGHLY EXCITING PROCEEDINGS, EXTRA SESSION OF THE SENATE. NEW MEMBERS SWORN IN. LIST OF ACTS, ETC., PASSED, TOGETHER WITH THE Business Bequeathed to the Next Congress, é&e., &., &. THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS. SECOND SESSION. Senate. Wastineton, March 4, 1853. THE CLOSING SCENES. At five minutes to eleven o’clock, last night a, message ‘was received from the House announcing that that body | ‘had disagreed to the ‘so of the Committee of Confer- ence on the Civil and @ommittes of conference. ‘Mr, Rusk moved that the Semate adhere fo its amend- ‘and refuse to agree to the appointment of any ittee of conference. Cries of “ » Agreed,’ “That's it, ‘Mr. Ruse referred to the proceedings of the last ses- sion, when the Houre rejected all the amendments of the Senate without reading them, and coerced the Senate fmto their rejection. He desired to speak with per- fect calmness. He was as cool and ss ealm as an} man who ever cut a stick or cut a throat. (Laughter.) | But ike time hari come when the Senate was to be called on toact firmly. He was for resisting further concessions to the Houre. ‘Mr. Bayarp asked whether, if the Senate adhered to the ‘amendments, would the bill be lost? Mr. Hamu said it would not if the House receded. Mr. Hunter said if the Senate adhered the House would agree to allow amendments or the bill would be lost. ‘Mr. Ham.in said the effect of our adopting the report of the Committee of Conference would amount simply to our insisting on the amendments sustained by that com- mittee, and receding from those amendments that com- mitree recomms the Semate to recede from. He for one would stand here till doomsday; and as long as his tongue would wag he would vote against receding one ich further from what the committees had done. He ‘would not vote for another committee unless that oom- ‘mittee was bound to demand more than the other com- mittee had reserved. Mr. Huxrsr thought the Senator was mistaken, If the Senate adhered to the report of the Committee of Con- | ference it would amount to nothing. The Senate amend- ments,’or many of them, had been amended by the House. How could the Senate adhere to these amendments? He was not, however, in favor of another committee of con- | ference; he thought the Senate had yielded enough al ready. ‘The Post Office and the Deticiency Appropriation Dills were assigned at a quarter past eleven; also the Post Boute bill. ‘Mr, Maxcvw was in favor of the Senate taking n0 action. Mr. Doucias thought the difference between the two Houses might be reconciled. The difference is on one or — two immsterial parts, which could be reconciled by a Rew committee. ‘Mr. ADAMS was in favor of the new committee. He con- sidered that any measure which could met command the concurrence of both Houses ought not to be adopted as | alaw. Who of those who clamored for the rights of the ‘Senate would coerce the House to adopt the amendments | of the Senate against their honest convictions that they on not to pass? | ir. DOWNS sald he did not regard it to be the duty of the Senate to recede from everything the House thought fit to object to. | Mr. BapGer considered this proceeding by the House | ‘as indie ing 2 desire by that body that the Senate should ignominiously recede from what, in its sound judgment, | it had acded to this bill. The Senate were now called | ‘upon to act with firmness, or with great eri ity and pusillanimity retreat from its amendments. He would do | anything for concession, but would do uotbing incon- | sistent with the power and dignity of the body. He com- mented with great severity on the action of the House. Messrs. Mason, Davis, Houston, Adams, and others, favored a second Committee of Conference. Mr. Rvsk offered a resolution that the Sonate decline a | second committee of conference. The debate was continued till rear two o'clock in the morning, when Mr. Hovstox moved to amend the resolu tion by striking out ‘‘decline,”” and inserti gree.” Mr. Weiiex moved that the resolution be laid on the table. Lost, by yeas 12, nays 23. Mr. Hovston’s amendment was then agreed to, by yeas 30, nays 13, ‘The motion as amended was agreed to, and the Chair appointed the same Committee of Conference. e Navy Appecreietion bill was returned, with Senate amendments disagreed fo. ‘The Senate insisted on its amendments, and the House insisting on its disagreement, a Committee of Conference were appointed. Mr Wacker resumed his remarks in favor of the Home- stead bill. The Ocean Mail Steamer bill was formally passed. Messrs. Brodhead, Badger sand Underwood opposed the Homestead bill. Ata quarter past three o’clook the Indian Appropria- | tion bill was returned from the House. | ‘The Senate insisted on its amendments, and asked a Committee of Conference Mr Bancer moved to lay the Indian Land bill on the table. Lost—yeas 15, nays 12. ‘Mr. Donor reported the resolution” giving the usual extra allowance to the clerks, messengers, &c., of the ‘Senate, and the reporters of the Union and Glove, which was d to. At half-past three Mr. Hcwrer, from the Committee of Genference on the Civil andghiplomatie bill, reported that the two committees could not agree. ‘The Insane Land bill was laid on the table. Mr. Davis moved « resolution giving the thanks of the | Senate to the Hon. D. R. Atchison, tor the maaner in | which he had discharged the duties of Prosident of the | Senate. Adopted. | ‘Mr. Borianp offered a resolution giving the pay of Vi President to Mr. King while I’resident pro tempore of the Senate. Adopted. ® ‘A large number of private bills were pased— - At nearly 5 o'clock Mr. Gwin, from the Committee of Conference on the Naval Appropriation bill, reported that the Conference Committee bad been unable to agree. He moved that ihe Senate recede from « large number of | amendments among them the ones restoring the eeti- | mates and the one providing for a re-organization of the | Navy, which was agreed to. | The Senate then insisted on the other amendments, and | asked for a new Commitice ef Conference. Several other private bills were passed. At six o'clock Mr. DovGias moved to take up the bill providing a territorial government for Nebraska, plomatic Dill, and asking a new | | and would, therefore, arm of Senator Bright, followed by Mr. Fillmore, leaning the arm of Senator irate. tally the procession left the Senate chamber, in the order laid down in the programme, to the eastern portico of the Capit : ere Messrs. Marcy, ‘Accomp »pying President Campbell. aud other members of the mew cabinet. ADJOURNMENT TILL MONDAY, ETC. After the return of the Senate to their chamber, it was ordered that the daily hour of museting should be twelve o'clock, and thea the Senate adjoua ned till Monday. House of Representatives. Wasiixaton, March 4, 1853, THR CLOSING SCHNSS. At twelve o’elock last night, the Committee rose, and the amendment for the California basin and railway was concurred in—yeas 81, naya 72 At half-past twelve o'clock the galleries were thinning out, and few ladies were in attendance. , Srepuess (whig), of , moved that the bill be laid upon tie table, but the motion was negatived. ‘The CurKK commenced reading the Senate's a:mend- ment re-organizing the Navy, when Mr. Pout (dem.), of Teun., moved that the reading be dispensed with, which was agreed to. ir. Jonas (dem.), of Tenn., asked whether members could be required to vote on matters they did not under- a? vag Symaxun said that, by order of the House, members could be required to do almost anything. Mr. Jones—I sha’n’t yote on it myself. The srkaxee said that, by # vote of two-thirds, the | House bad dispensed with the reading. Mr. Sravmens (whig), of Ga., asked for a division of the amendment, and called for the yeas and nays on the first clanse. The Spraxer decided the amendment was not divisible. Mr. STEPHENS, at half-pdM® twelve o'clock, moved that the House adjourn. Only two voices sustained the motion. ‘The amendment was rejected—yeas 38, nays 107. The House then concurred in the Senate’s amendments to the Ocean Mail Steamers bill, Mr. Hovstoy, the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, was, from the effects of excessive labor, | upable to’ explain the varions amendmests; the clerks had become hoarie, from continued reading ; the sofas were now occupied by members asleep, an i} ae a few within the bar seemed to be interested in the dull proceedings on the Indian Appropriation bill. ‘A message was received from the Senate, asking a Com- mittee of Conference on amendments to the Navy bill, and another informing the House that the Senate had sented to second conference on the Civil and Diplo- atic Appropriation bill. This latter was received with evident satisfaction. THE FISHRRIES, RRCIPROCITY, ETO. Mr. Breckennipcx, (dem.) of Ky., asked unanimous | consent to introduce the following resolution:— ‘Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to arrange. by treaty, the qu ted with the fish on the coast of British North america, the free navigation of the River St. John and st. Lawrence, the export duty on American lumber by New Brunswick, and reciprocal free trade with the British North Ameriean colonies, on the principles of the report made at this session, and of ib v Mr. Forx, (dem.) of Tenn., raised a eral commm *rcial intercourse ertion of order. ® quorum. The | It was that the House has now scare! | matter is of great commercial importance, aud there is | not time to settle a question involving so many difieulties. ‘The #rraker said if the resolution is objected to, the question must be on suspending the sules. | Mr. Pou —I object. ‘The question was taken, and the House refused to sus- | pend the rules. ‘A SCRAMBIE FOR THE FLOOR—A MODEST MAN, ETC. | ‘There was a desperate rush for the floor by more than fifty gentlemen. The greatest confusion prevailed. amid | which Mr. Swrarser, (dem.) ef Ohio, in an excited tone, | rose tos question of order, He complained that the area and aisles were so blocked up that a modest man could | scarcely be beard. Mr. Pork.—I hope the gentleman may have five minutes | toexplain. (Laughter.) Mr. Mrapg, (dem ) of Va., said the House had been notified that the Chair would recognise no man in the aisles or area, and mo one who did not rise from his seat in obedience to that notice. He had, for three or four heurs, attempted to get the floor, but in violation of the rules and the notifications of the Chair, the floor had been imvariably assigned to gentlemen standing in the aisles or area, Much of the confusion was the result of recog: nising gentlemen In the area. Cruss—“Order!”? “Order!’? ‘The Speaxer aid he would be glad to enforce the rules, but it was impossible to keep gentlemen in their seats, However, he would endeavor to enforce the rules. DIBAGREEING CONFERENCE COMMITTEES —-CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILL PASSED, EIC. Mr. Hat from the Committee of Conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Civil and Di- plomatic Appropriation bill, reported that after a full and free conference, they were unable to agree. | Then followed mueh shuffling to take up various bills, mich resulted in the passage of one for a private indi- vidual. Mr. Frren, (dem.) of Is., at four o’elock, moved a sus- pension of the rules, with a view of taking up the matter | 0f Giragreeing between the two Houses, | The SPkaKer said this would require a vote of two- | thirds. The rules were suspended, by yeas 98, nays 49. Mr. Hat then moved the report of she first Committee of Conference on the disagreement to the Civil and Diplo- matic bill. | Mr. Toomps (whig), of Ga., raised a question of order, which the Speaker overruled. Mr. Toouns appealed Mr. Dray (dem.), of N. Y., moved te table the appeal, which was carried. The reyort was concurred in, by yeas 77, nays 62. Thus the House retraced its steps, and the Civil and Diplomatic bill wes saved. SURAMDOAT INSPRCTORA, The Senate Dill relative to the powers of stesmboat ingpectors was passed, as were several private bills. ‘There being no quorum, the House was called, and 118 members answered to their names. Excuses were made ir abrent ees. Ri Hausis (dem ), of Tenn., occupied the Speaker's chair. COMPLIMENT TO SPEAKER BOYD. Mr. Bowm, (whiz) of Md., after laudatory preliminary remarks, offered a resolution, ‘That the thanks of this House are due, and are hereby presented, to Hon. Linn oy, for impartial, able, and dignified manner ip vbich he bas diselarged the duties of the Speaker's chair during the present Congress.” Messrs. Staxtox, of Tenm., Fvans, Mranz, Nanons, Moone, end Fronrxce, although they had thought the | Speaker had not civ’ .-m the floor when they thought they were entitl 36t, under all the circumstances, they believed h a warm hearted and honest man, heerfully vote for the resolution, Messrs, Casi, of Va., and Jonnsox, of Geo., (both democrats.) avowed they would vote against it. The resolution was adopted, with but two or three dis- sentients. n to be THE NAVY AND INDIAN BILLS, ITC. The reports of the Committees of Conference on the Navy and Indian bills were concurred in Ata quarter to nize o’c ock the galleries were again well filled, and the Houre took a recess till ten. At a quarter past ten, Speaker Bore took the chair. The galleries were filled with anxious spectatars. Mr. Rusk opposed taking up that bil. Mr. Sxpasti4x, from the Committee of Conferenee on Jndian Afiairs, reported that the committees of the two | houses had been unable to agree. He pointed out several which he urged that the Senate re- | it then insisted on the the Nebraska Territor sed that bill. | At half past sev ade a report from the Second Commitiee of Conference om the Naval bill. It t being read. rthere was not a quorum at any time pr ber, and # majority of those preseat were worn out with fatigue, aud many of them were sleeping.) | Mr. Brit followed, in opposition to taking up the Ne Draska bill. In the course of his remarks he cal.ed at tention to the fact that while this importaut matter was under consideration. there were not more than fifteen Senators present. He continued his speech till halt. past tight o'clock ‘The action of the House on the Indian bili was con- firmed, and the Senate took a recess till ten o'clock. At teno clock the Senate re-sssembled, and | Iir. Dovcas «poke for some time in support of the bill, when the subject was la‘d on the table. | At a quarter past eleven the first appropriation bill | was ced | Other bills were passed and signed in quick succession, but their titles could not be heard above the din an confusion. THE ADJOURNMENT, FTC A message was received from the House announcing the aprointment of a committee to wait on the President, and inform him of the readinese of Congress to adjourn. Mesers. HUNTER and BaGrk were appointed a commit: | tee on the part of the Senate. In a few minutes the committee returned, stating they had performed the duty assigned them, and the President had stated he had no further communication to make to Congress Mr. Atcigox then pronounced the Semate adjourned sine die, and vacated the chair. EXTRA SESSION. NEW SENATORS TAKING THE OATH, ETC. In & few minutes the Secretary ealled the Senate to order. Prayer was offered by Rev, Mr. Butler. Mr. Cars, (dem.) of Mich., called the Senate to order. Mr. Bavcr, (whig) of N. C., offered a revolution direct- pos Poet the oath prescribed by the Constitution be ad nistered to the new Senators by Lewis Cass, the oldest Adopted, alled the rell of new Senators, names were pronounced, they ad ‘vaneed to the desk and were sworn. ‘They were Messrs Atherton, Saab ¥en, Hampshire; B i whiz) of Loulsiana; , (whig) of Delaware; 4, (dem.) of Ilinols; Josias s Brats, (dem) of South | Carolina, Everett, (whig) of Massachusetts; Houston, | (dem.) of Texas; Hunter, (dem.) of Virginia; Jones, | (4em.) of Iowa; Sebastian, (dem) of Arkansas; C. E. Stuart, (dem ) of Michigan; ohn B. Thorapson, (whig) | of Kentucky, John & Thompson, (dem.) of New Jer-ey Robert Toombs, (whig) of Georgia; and William Wright, | (dem.) of New Jersey. | PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE PRO TEM, BTC. i Mr. Smmns, (dem.) of Ml, offered « resolution that | Hon. David K. Aichison, of Missouri, be President pro | tempore of the e, which was adopted unanimously. ir. AremBoN took the choir, and said—Senators, mit me tw return you my sincere thanks for the honor Zhich you have again conferred on me. It is en ovi- | dence of your personal regard and consideration, and also of your confidence in my integrity and impartiality.”” TUR DIPLOMATIC CORPS, Headed by M. de Bodixco and Calderon de In Barca, at- tired in their aniform and insignia of office, entered the hall, and were assigned seats on the right of the Chair. | THE SUPREME COURT, In robes, entered, and took seats on the left of the Chair. | INAUGURATION PROCWSBION—THR PRESIDENT BLRCT, ETC. | A et one, the sounds of approaching mu- jons of the approach of the proesssion. oe at the Senate | 5 most enormous | before bebeki in such a procession. President elect entered, leaning on fhe member of the Senate. scarfs ever after the | ber of representatives, and apportioned to tlie States | gressional i | roles. j he said was designed to protect the Treasury, calling v of the report of the First | Mr. Fast¥ax—tI object; I believe thia ia objection day. Mr. Orne—I rive to a question of order. It is not | private bill day, It is the third day of March. | ~ A Vorce—No! the fourth THE ENTRIXS OF CERTAIN PURLIC LANDS SUSPENDED. On motion of Mr. Cangtt (whig), of Fla., the House took up and passed an act continuing in foree, for a limited time, the provisions of an act relative to suspending en- tries on certain p lands. ROTATION IN OPFICE—AN EYE 70 THE Mr. Jonson (dem.), of Tenn., said it 1 there was an exuberance of patri gz in from all sections of the f eat @ culmination a! this point’ and in order to iff he various public offices, he asked lesve to sub- rit a resolution—that rotation in office, in the opinion of the House, is a cardinal tenet of a republican form of | government, nght never to be viclated, under any pretence whatever, and should be practised by every administration regardless of party names—that eight years ought to be the limit of terms of offives to which appointment is conferred on the President and beads of artments; that. in the opinion of the House, aprointmenta to office should be made on the basis of the federal repreeentation cf the several States—that is to say, the number of offices should be divided by tne num- spectively—that, in the opinion of the House, every Con- rict is competent to furnish persons quali- fied to discharge the duties of such offices, and that due regard should be had to the farmers and mecbapics in the bestowal of office. Mr. DAN objected to the resolution, Mr. Jomxson, of Tenn., moved a suspension of the Mr. DAN said it would be entered any how. MITITARY LAND WARRANTS. The bill authorizing the location of military land war ranta by actual rettlers on certain public lands, in certain cases, Was passed , Offered a resolution, which on the Department for « copy Comptroller in the case of Charles 8. Sibell. It wa« he roid, a case involving two millions of dollars. on which | $50,000 have already beoa paid. The resolution was adopted, and said roport, when furnished, ordered to be printed. PRIVATR«BILIA, BTC. Several private bills were parsed, and many ineffectual attempte made to take up other business. THE SURVEY OF SALT 1.SKK—DANKS IN TIE COUNTRY. On motion of Mr. GORMAN, 10,000 copies of Stansbury’s report of the survey of the Salt Lake, were ordered to be printed fox the use of the House. The annual report of the Secretary of the Treasury, giving the condition of all the banks of the country, was ordered to be printed. COMMITTKE TO WAIT ON THE PRESIDENT. At twelve minutes to noon, Mr. Jones, (dem.) of Ten- noekee. offered a resolution, whieh was adopted, sroviding for the appointment of a committee on the part of the Houre, to join such as may be sppointed by the Senste, to wait upon the President of the United States. and noti- fy him that, unless he has other communieations to make, the two houses of Congress, having completed the business before them, are ready to close the present ses- sion by adjourning. ALL SORTS OP QUERR DOINGS, At seven minutes to 12, Mr. Ficxuin sald it was private qulendar day, and moved to go into Committee on the ‘alendar. Mr. Orne—I say the third of March Mr. Fronency--I rise ton question of higher privilege, nd move to take up the business on the Speaker's table Vowne—“Agreed,”’ “agreed, Mr. Drax—I move that when the House adjourn, it ad journ to meet on the first Monday of Decevaber next, Cripe—The year and nays A Voicr—I hope you won't adjourn till you hoar from the President. Mr. Hart moved that the House take a reeess for five minutes, Crtre—Oh no; let's adjourn, ‘The yeas and nays were ordered, ‘The Sreaxen knocked with hie hammer. and requested ntlemen to take their seats aud order. It is now, .who shal) forward copies to members of the next Congress. | City. Approved Feb. 14. i] “ ee eae | Approved Feb. 14 | | cities of Burlington The resolution was a mere expression of opiaion, | | and be wanted it to go on the journal. | | | may be designated by the Secretary of the Troasur: he too late to legislate. It would be well te remain quar, tae learn what the other braneh is dging. (Crime— Agreed, agreed. Mr. Bow: the constitutional term of Congress '12 o'clock? SrzakyR said he was of that opinion. Mir, Stanton of Tenn.—I would simply suggest that ten minutes be allowed for variation of time. If there isan: ceremony due to the President, I presume the House wil wait Mr. Pic, at four minutes to twelve o’clock. moved te take up a Senate bill; it only, he said, involved $20, Cures— Order, é Mr. Prick moved a suspension of the rules; but only twenty. three members voted for it Mr. Casvneit of Ohio, at half a minute to twelve, asked leave to offer a resolution, that Howell Cobb, Samuel F. Vinton, end John W, Davis, be appointed commissioners to prepare a code of rules for t! wernment of this | Heure with a view to obviate the difficulties which so often occur, and that they make their report to the clerk, RETURN OF THE COMMITIRE WITH A LAST REQUEST FROM PRESE DENT FiLLMORB, Twelve o’clock arrived, when Mr. Jonas of Tennessee, from the committee appointed to wait on the President, had diseharged that duty: and reported—He tenders his thanks for the attention, ard has no further communication to make. He expresses the hope that the two houses will adjourn in peace and quietness, and return in safety to the bosom of their friends and constituents. Mr Jones moved the House adjourn, sine die ‘When the Sreaxer rose, there were cries of ‘‘ order,” “hear the Speaker,” and soon there was general quiet. SPEECH OF MR, BOYD—ADJOURNMENT. Speaker Born spoke as follows:— Gentlemen of the House of Representatives—I may be allowed this occasion to ray that in undertaking to cis- charge the duties of the chair, I relied for success rather bef var forbearance than upon any poo! lities of my failed me On own; that reliance, am happy to say, has not the contrary, the untiring efforts { ‘feel I bave made to perform the tark in a becoming manner, have been met and sustained with a degree of liberality seldom equailed in any deliberative body. A striking illustration of this is seen in the fact that, notwithstanding the multizlied exertions of parliamentary law and usages which tave arisen, and in despite the errors I may have fallen into, save in a single case of little interest, each and all the decisions of the Chair have been generously sustained by the judgment of the House as @ further mark of respect and kindn you have been pleased to favor me wit ‘my conduct generally as the pre siding officer of thi In all this I have been pecu- arly fortunate, and for it all I beg you to accept my most sincere thanks. Allow me to congratulate you, gentlemen upon the barmony and personal kindness which have so generally prevailed throughout this hull, It must remain a source of unmixed pleasure to us all, that in conflicts of opinion here however flerce they may have occasionally been, they were not allowed materially to disturb our social relations, and that now, having finished our work, we part in peace. This House s adjourned sine die ‘This was greeted by clapping of hands and other de- monstrations of Seren: At the close of Mr. Boyd’s remarks, many _gontienien rushed up and cordially shook him by the band. There was a general leave taking, and in less than five minutes after the tammer fell every member was out of the hall. Thus ended the Thirty second Congres The Work Finished and Unfinished of the Second Seasion of the Thirty.second Con- gress. FINISHED WORK—LIST OF ACTS PASSED. Through the courtesy of Mr. Price, of the Secretary's office of the Senate, we are enabled to give the following complete list of the publio and private acts and joint resolutions passed during the session of Congress just closed :— 2) co] PUBLIC ACTS. An act making further appropriations for the con- struction of roads im the Territory of Minnesota. Ap- proved Jan. 7. An act for the construction of military roads in Oregon territory. Approved Jan. 7. oan aero biamend an act entitled “An act to beatablish ¢ territorial government «f Oregon, approved Aug. 1648." Approved Jan. 7. ‘i ii An act authorizing certain soldiers in the late war with Great Britain to surrender the bounty lands drawn by them, and to locate others in lieu thereef. Approved Jan. 7. An act granting to the Sacketts Harbor and Ellisburg Railrcad Company, the right of way through the military reservations at Sackette Harbor. Approved Jan. 7. An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a new register to the ship Prentice, and to change her name to that of Leonice. Approved Jan. 7. An act to surrender to the State of Ohio the unfinished ee of the Cumberland Road in said State. Approved jan. 20. ‘An ect making appropriations for tho payment ef in- valid and ay raat the United States for the year ending June 80, 1864, Appreved Jan. 20. ‘An act making appropriations for the payment of navy pennons for the year ending June 30, 1854. Approved jan. 20. An aet to amend an act entitled ‘‘An act for the discon- tinuance the office of surreyor general in the several dis- tricts, so soon as their surveys therein can,be completed,for abolishing land offices under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.” Approved Jan. 22. An act to prohi it pable executions in the District of Columbia. Appreved Jan. 25 Anact to extend the provisions of an act appreved March 3, 1°47, and the act approved Feb. 26, 1849, for the carrying into effect of the existing compacta with the States of Alabama and Mississippi ia relation to the five per cent fund and school reservation Approved Jan. 25. An act toerect at the capital of the nation an eques- trian statue of Washington. Approved Jom 25, An act concerning bail in civil causes in the Distriet of Columbia. Approved Feb. 3. An act to continue half pay to certain widows and or- phans. Approved Feb. 3. ‘An act granting the right of way and public lands to the States of Arkanane and Mirsonri, to aid in the con- struction of a railroad from a point on the Mississippi, opporiie the mouth of the Ohio river, via Little Rock, to e Texas boundary, near Fulton, with branches to Fort Smith and the Mississippi river. “Approved Feb. 9. An act to meke the salury of the Judge of the Crimi- nal Court of the District of Columbia equal to that of an Assistent Judge of the Cireuit Court. Approved Feb. 11. ‘An act authorising the Secretary of the Treasury to {s- sue a register to the British bark Fanny. under the name of the Golden Mirror. Approved Feb. 14. An act to change the name of the steamboat Forest An act {o provide for the payment ef the companies of Captains Bush, Price, and Inalrez, for military service in Florida. Approved Feb. 14. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a register to the American built steamship Albatross. Approved Feb. 14, An sct to amend an act entitled an act to create the | office of Surveyor General of the public lands of Oregon, | and to provide for the aurvey and to make donations to the settlers of the public lands. Approved Feb. 14. An act granting the right of way to the St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad Company, and for other purposes. An act amendatory of existing laws, relative to the half Pag quarter dollar, dime and half dime. Approved An act to regulate the fees and costs to be allowed clerks marshals and attorzees of the Circuit Courts and District Court of the United States, and for other pur- poses. Approved Feb. 26. An act to regulate the terms of the District Court of the United States for tbe district of Towa. Anact to prevent frauds upon the Treasury of the United States. Approvea Feb. 26, Anact to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to issve a new register tothe bark Queen of Dundee, to bo called Kate Wheeler, Approved Dec. 16, 1 An act meking an appropriation for bringing to the feat of government the votes for President and Vico Pre- nt of the United States. Approved Dec. 16, 18: An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a reginter to the bark May, of Baltimore act to prevent, in certain cases, a failure or delay stiee in the courts of the District of Columbia. Ap- Feb. 14, 1853. of j prove _ An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to ixeue re Lee An 185 in certain cases. Approved act to amend the act approved the 3 in reference to the appro,riation for vey of the Mexican boundary. Approved Dec. 23, 1852. An act for the benefit of the town of Beleview, aud the 1 Dubuque, in the State of lowa. | roved Feb. 14, 181 n act to establish the territorial government of ington, | An act authorizing changes in the locution of laud offices ‘An act to authorize the ineorporation of the George- | town and Cotoebie Railroad Company AL ing appropriation for the transportatirn of States mail by ocean steamers and otherwise during tho official year ending 80th June, 1654 An act to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the service of the fiscal year ending the duth of June, Apy A An act waking appropriations for the service of t! Post Office Department during the fiscal year ending t) ‘80th of June. 1854. An act making appropriations for lighthouses, light- boats, buoys, &e., and providing for the erection aud es- tablisbment of the same, and for other purpo-es. An act to incorporate the Sisters of Visitatioa in the District of Coly An act to establish eertain port roads, t to provide fora survey of the public lands io, the granting of donations aud privileges thero- other purposes. making appropriation for the support of the Academy for the year ending 20th June, 1854 An act to authorize the selectmen of the town of Chel- sea, in the State of Massachusetts, to lay out and make a way on the lands of the United States in said town. An act making appropriations for the com jle‘ion of the public buildings in the Territory of Minnesota An act to authorize the isaue of register@to the briga Boundery, and Heinrick Von Gagern, and to change the names of the steamer Roger Williams und the propeller | Ontario. ‘An act to extend pre-emption rights to unsurveyed lands, and for other purposes. An act providing for administering the oath of office to Wm. R. King, Vice President elect of the United States of America. An act to constitute Pilatka and Bayport, in the State of Florida, ports of delivery, respectively An act to amend an act entitled “ An act to create the office of Surveyor General of the public lands in Oregon. and to provide for the survey, and to make donations to | Cal in, and fe matic expenses of the government for the year ending ‘30th June, 1854. An act mak aperensiotions for the naval service for the year ending ‘June, 1854. Au act to amend an aet entitled an act for the reliet of Joseph Johnson, approved “May 4, 1862, by correcting » cleriesl error. Act authorizing the government of the territory of Kew Mexico to call an extra session of the Legi-lative Assembly, should the same be deemed necessary and ex- pedient. Act to provide additional clerks and extend the ses- si 7 of the Legislative Assembly of the territory of New exieo. Act to revire and continue in force for a limited time the provisions of an act relative to suspended entries of public land. Act to appropriate lands for the support of schools in certain townships and fractional to enships in the terri- tory of Minnesota not before provided f or. PRIVATE ACTS. An act for the relief of Osborne Cross, of the United Staies army, Approved Jan. 7. An act granting » pension to Mrs. Elizabeth V. Lomax. Approved Jan. 1 Ap act for the relief of Wm. Speiden, Approved 7 Jai . ee it for the relief of Sidney S. Alcott. Approved fan. 17. Av ae for the relief of John T. Sullivan. Approved Ja t for the relief ef the heirs or ntatives of Joreph Arnow, deceased. Approved Jan. 40. ‘An act for the relief of Mrs. E. A. MoNeil, widow of the late Gen. John MeNell. Approved Jan. 20. Av act for the relief of blizabeth Armistead, Approved Jap. 20. An act for the relief of the heirs of Wm. McFarland. Approved Jan. 22. ‘An act for the relief of John J. Sykes. Approved Jan. 22. ‘An act for the relief of PhiloSmith. Approved Jan. 22 gat for the relief of Thomas J. P. Dudley. Approved jan, 22. ‘Act for the relief ef Charles S. Matthews, Charles Wood and James Hall. Approved Jan. 25 ‘Act for the relief of the widow and orphan children of Wm. McKee, late of Lexington, Ky. Approved Jan 25. beh fe the relief of Jacob J. Storer. Appreved jan. 28. a for the relief of Abigail Stafford. Approved Jan. “het for the relief of Nathan Weston, Jr.. late additional paymesterin the. §. army. Approved Jan. 27. se2ct for the relief of Francis P. Gardner. Approved jan. 27. ‘Act ting « pension te Mre. Ann F. Belknap. Ap. ‘Telief of John W. Quinney, a Stockbridge pro’ Act fc Ind‘an, Ayproved Jan. 27. Act for the relief of Guion and McLaughlin. Approved net for the relief of Thompron Hutchinson. Approved Foret for the rellef of Sarah D. Mackay. Approved Act for the relief of Col James R. Creeey. Approved Feb. 3. Act for the relief of widows and relatives of certain offi- cers and seamen of the U. 8. bark Washin, Jost overboard in s hurrieane. Approved Feb. 3. An act fer the relief of JameaG. Gynn. Appreved Feb- ruary An act for the relief of Elizabeth Jones and the other children, if any, of Joba Carr. Approved Feb. 3. An set for the relief of Jim Capers. Approved Feb. 3. An act for the relief of the heirs of the late Maj. Thos. Neel, U.S. A. Approved Feb. 3. ‘An act for the relief of Wm. Benedict, late a sergeant in 4th regiment of ane. Approved Feb. 3. An act for the relief of t Farrer. Approved Feb. 3. An act for the relief of Jaeob Yeung. Approved Feb. 3. “ean es fer the relief of Maurice K. ‘Giamons, Approv- ‘eb. 8. An act for the relief of the heirs ef Jeremiah Wingate. Approved Feb. 5. ‘an act for the relief of the legal representatives of Ber- nard Todd. Callan, administrator of Daniel Renner, deceased. Appreved Feb. 5. An act for the relief of Joseph M. Wilezr, of Missouri. Approved Feb. Ts relief of C. L. Swasre, in relation to the Jocation of certain Choctaw serip. ‘An act for lief of Barbara Reily. Approved Feb 9. An act for the relief of the widow of the iste John A. Lynch. Approved Feb. 11. ‘An act for the relief ef Asenath M. Elliott, of Iowa. Ap- proved Feb. 14. ‘An act for the relief of John Miller. Approved Feb. 14. wee for the relief of John Williams. Approved An act for the relief of Capt. Gee. P. Smith. Approved ran at for the relief of Rosanna Sewards. Approved aes by for the reiief of James Morehead. Appreved An act for the relief of Mary W.Thompson- Approved February 26. ‘An act for the reMef of Isaiah P. Pitcher, late a pri- vate in company F, Second Regiment Kentucky Volun- teers. Approved Fe 26. : An act for the relief of Mary B. Renner, administra trix of Daniel Renuer, deceased Approved Feb. 3, 1853. ‘Ar act for the relief of Brevet Brig. Gen. Bennett Riley, and to enable him to settle his accounts with the United State. Approved Feb. 5, 1853. "An set for the relief of James A. Fawns. Approved Dec. £3, 1852. ‘An act for the relief of Guion & McLaughlin. Approved Feb. 8, 1853. ‘An aet for the relief of Margaret L. Worth, Approved Jan 7, 1863. ‘An act for the relief of Frances K. Baden. Ap aet for the relief of Benjamin 8. Roberts. ‘An act for the relief of John Charles Fremont. ‘An uct for the relief of Caroline Proctor Hayden, only childand heir of John White, deceased, late lieutenant colozel in the Fourth Georgia battalion of the Revolu- tionary army. ‘An eet authorizing the adjustment and payment of the claims of William Harard Wigg, deceased, for losses sus- tained by him during the war of the Revolution. An aot for the relief of L. M Goldsborough and others. ‘An act for the relief of B. B. Bennett. ‘An ac: for the relief of Edward Box. ‘Acta for the relief! of Lewis H. Bates and William Lacon, and of the legal representatives of Walter Colton, | deceased. An act for the relief of Ursula E. Cobb. An act for the relief of George Poindexter. : An act granting a pension to Elizabeth Monroe. ‘An act granting a pension to Isaac L. Battle. An act for the relief of James A. Mattly. An aet for the relief of John Osras. ‘An act for the relief of Gardner Herring. ‘An act for the relief of “etsey Norton. An act for the relief of Rober Gib.on. ef of Moves Olmstead, and Mrs. An uct for the relic Elizabeth Craig. ‘An net for the relief of Mary Woodward. An set for the relief of Henry Click, of Cocke City, Tenn. An act for the relief of Mary Bawry. Anaet for the relief of Mary Pearson. ‘An act for the relie: of John Kerbaugh. An act for the relief of Jacob Shade. J An act for the relief of William H. Wel An act for the relief of James Wri An cet forthe relief of James H 4 An cet for the relief of Cornelius Hughes, of Pa. ‘Anact for the relief of Nathan H. Darling. ‘ai ect for the relief of Gilman Smith, of ‘Sycamore, in the State of Arkunsar ‘An uct for he relief of Furlow Spaulding. An act for the relief of Cornelius Covert, of Michi An set for the relief of Henry Miller, a soldier of war of 1612, an. the JOINT RESOLUTIONS. A rerolution of the Senate for rurrendering the site of the old Oglethrope barracks to the city of Savannah, Ga. Approved January 20, Aresolution of the Senate explanatory of the appro: ion for the improvement of the mouth of Sekonk avd harbor of Providence, R.1.. Approved Junu- ary 20. ‘A resolution for the relief of Alexander Y. P. Gardifer; approved February 3. Joint reselution granting the petition of William and Matthew Moss. Approved Febroary 5. Joint resolution for the relief of Jobn P. Converse, of Ohio, Approved February 26. Joint resolution explanatory of the act appropriating money for the removal of the'raft of Red mver. Approved ion {a relation to the census returas from the Siate of California. Approved January 7, 1863. Joint resolution allowing, in certain cases, ‘the owners of steamers, further time to make the necessa y prepara- | tions to bring their ves-els within the provi ions of an act entitled “An act to amend an act. entitled an set to pro: vide for the better security of the lives of pas-engecs on Voard of vesrela propelled in whole or in part by steam, and for other purposes Approved January 7. 1863. Joint resolution providing for the printing of the re turns of ihe seventh census | . Joint re-olntion for the relief of the heirs of John De Nev fyille and ron. Joint resolution for the relief of the Spanish consul, end other subjects of Spain, residing at New Orleans, and of subjeots of Spain residing at Key West, for loases oc casioned in the yeur 1°61. Joint resolution to provide for straightening the eastern boundary of the naval hospital at New York. Joint resolution explanatory of an act supplementary to an «et ‘oved the 28d of May, 186¢, Approved December 28, 1852. Joint resolution authorizing the settlement of the count of tke public printer for paper used by him since the lat of Nov, 1862. Approved December 25, 1852. Joint recolution explanatory of the appropriation for the improvement of the Sekonk siver, and harbor of Pro vidence, R. I, Approved January 20, 1863. Joint resolution for the appointment of Regents in tho fmitheor ian Institution. Approved January 13, 1853. Joint resolution amendatory of a joint resolution re- lating to the duties of inspectors of steamers. yApproved 7b January, 1853, The Unfinished Work. The following isa list of the work which has been left unfinished by the House of Representatives, properly arranged under heads which designate the state of pro gress the different bills were in when the seasion closed:— MOTION TO RECONSIDER PENDING. A bill granting public lands to the several States of the Union. for the purpose of establishing a permanent and eflicient system of common schools. the settlors of said publie lands,” approved Approved Feb. 14, 1853 An act to provide compensation to such persons t. 27, 1860, receive and keep the public money under tho fiftesath section of the set of 6th August, 1846, for the additional services required under that act. An act to change the name of the steamboat Forest City. Approved Feb. 14, 1863 An act to amend an act entitled “An act to amend an | act to nettle and adjusy the vo dag a of the people of | 08 Oregon from attacks and hortilit of the Oayuz Indians, in the years 1837 and 1848” Approved Aug. 21, 1852 An net mating appropriations for the current and oon. tingent expenses of the Indian Department, anc for ful Oliing treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for | the year ending June 20, 1864, 4 act waking oppropriations for the ciyll and dyke REPORTS OF COMMITTERS UNDISPOSED OF. A regort on the subject of the public printing. Aresolution to pay Charles J. Ingersoll, of Pennsylva- nia, the per diem and mileage allowed to’ members from the commencement of the Twenty-sixth Congress to the first day of July, 1840, for comtesting the seat between him and Charles Naylor. ciprocal trade with the British A bill establicbing North American oo! upon certain conditions. LYING OVER UNDER THE RULE. A resolution instructing the Committee on the Judiciai to reportan amendment to the constitution, by whiel Congress shall be empowered to provide for the election of deputy pontmasters by tbe qualified voters of the respective localities in w post offices are situated. ae granting land to certain Hungarian A resolution that the resolution ef wel- come passed was ‘to have ne poll- tieal weaning, nor pledge this government to any poli- tical action, but was intended a» a testimonial of sympa- thy and respect for Kossuth, and the cause in which he was engeged. “A resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Repre- sentatives to arcertain the legal expenses of the contested election in the fourth Congre: sional district of Pennsylva- nia and pay the same; and that the Clerk be directed to ray John &. Littell, the contestant, hls mileage and per diem from the commencement of the first session of the ‘Thirty -first Congress to the 11th of September. ‘A resolution to print five thousand copies of the Presi- dent’s Message in the German language. ‘A reroluticn requesting the Secretary of the Treasury to inform the House whether any, and if any, what, mea- sures he may deem necessary to prevent the exportation of rilver coin, and whether he recommended to Congress any new adjustment of the relative value of silver. COMMUNICATION UNDISPOSED OF. Acommunication from Louis Kossuth, returning his thanks to the government and Congress of the United States for the treatment he had received at their hands. BILLS FROM THE SENATE ON THEIR FIRST AND SECOND READING. ‘An act granting to the State of Michigan the right of way and a donation of public lands, for the purpose of ene ruene acanalor railroad across the peninsula of igan. An act grant the right of way an land to the State of Michigan, for making faginaw river to Mackinaw. : oct granting the right of way and a portion of the public lands to the State of Florids, for the construction ofa railroad and branches in said State. ‘and making a dona- in aid of the con- struction of the Mobile and Girard % ‘An act granting the right of way and a portion of the public lands to the States of and Alabama, to aid in the construction of a railroad from a point on Pen- sacola bay, in Florida, to Monizoneey: in Alabama; also, a railroad from Pensacola bay to Mobile bay; and of a railroad to the Chattahoochie and Flint rivers, Georgia. ‘An act granting lands and the right of way to the States of Indiana and Illinois, in aid of the construction of a railroad from a point on the Ohio river opposite to Louisville, in Kentucky, to » point on the Mississippi river, 0} porite to St, Louis, in Missouri. An act to annex the island of Martinicus, in the ceunty of Lincoln, State of Maine, to the collection district of Waldobvro, in said county. An act to amend and extend the provisions of an act approveo July 29, 1846. entitled ‘An act in relation to ¢ payment of claims.” Ap act declaring assent of a8 to the State of Missouri 10 impose a taxon all lands hereafter sold by the United States snes, Somes sie the day of ae ‘An act granting the right of way an: making « gran of land in uid of the construetion of a railroad from the Wabash to the Misgoasl sir, PA te the An act granting the it of way a ion public land. to the State of California, to sid in the con- struction of a railroad from the city of San Francisco to the city of San Jose, in that State, ‘An act to regulate the cempensation ef the district judge of the United States for the district of Massachu- setts. An act granting the right of way to the Cleveland and Pittsburg, and to tbe Cleveland, Painerville, and Ashta- Dbula Railroad Companies, through certain lands therein mentioned. An act to provide for building a levee across the mouth of the river San Diego, to divert it into False bay. An sct for the relief of Thomas i An act to amend and extend the provisions of an act entitled “(An act for the relief of the widows and orphans of the officers, seamen, and marines of the United States achooner Grampus, and for other purposes.’’ Approved June 15, 1844. ‘An act for the relief of John McVey. ‘An act for the relief of Nancy Bowen. An act for the relief of Lafayette McLaws, of the United ‘An act authorizing the Secretary of War te Pittsburg, Kittanning, and Warren Railroad pany, the ri of the United States at the Alleghany arsenal. ‘An act for the relief of William Money. Richard ‘An act for the relief of the sureties of Daniel Winslow. ‘Anact to authorize the construction of railreads A resolution authorizing the eompletion of a war steam- er for harbor defence. ‘An act for the relief of Gad Humphre: States army. t to the ‘ht of way over the grounds ‘An act for the relief of King. through the public lands in certain cases. ‘Anact to revive for a limited time an act im relation to donations of land to certain persons in the State of | Arkansas ‘An act providing for the issuing of patents for a cor- tain class of confirmed private land claims in Louisiana. Aresolution authrerizing the closing of the accounts of certain officers of the army. An act [le | lands to the States of Louisiana and erage in aid of the construction of eertain railroads erein. . An act to indemnify the State of South Carolina for money expended for the United States in the,war in Florida with the Seminole Indians. an act to establish an additional land office in Mi- igan. An act for the relief of Ira Day, of Vermont. Anact to enable the government to deepen the Passes . of the Misei-sippi ‘An act granting to the State of Michigan the right of way, and a donation of public land, for the purpose of constructing » road from Grand river to Montreal river, in said State. An act to refund to the county of Des Moines, Iowa, certain expences of the district court which were paid by that county. An act to amend an act entitled ‘An act authori: the sale of certain military tes.” Approved Mareb 8, ‘An act for the relief of Richard Fitepatrick. An act to establish the subdivisional lines and corners of certain fractional sections m the southern surveying district of the State of Alabama. An act for the relief of Ann Robinson. An act for the relief of Sylvester Churehill. 3 An act for the relief of William K. Jennings and Alphia jennings. ‘ An act Pepremueeary land scrip im full and final satis- faction of Virginia military bounty Jand warrants. ‘An act granting to the State of Arkansas the right of of way, snda portion of the public land, to aid to the construction of a railroad frem Gaines’ landing to Ful- ton, in raid Sate. An act for the relief of the heirs and representatives of the late Robert Sewall. An act to reimburve to Elisha W B, Moody the ee paid by him, as owner of the British barque Sarah, in the reveue of the passengers and crew of the American ship Caleb Grimshaw. An act for the relief of James Higginbotham. An act for the relief of Thomas Marston Taylor. An act for the relief of John J. Sykes. An act to provide for the promotion of certain officers in the engineer, topographical engineer, and ordnance corps. An act for the relief of John Duff. ‘An act to authorize the sale of reserved lands, and for other purposes. An act for the relief of Wade Allen. An act for the relief of William P.3. Sanger. An act for the relief of the legal representatives of the late Capt Wm. G. Williams. An act for the relief of Francis B. Stockton. An act for the relief of the legal representatives of Wal- ter Colton An act to revive and continue in force for a limited time the provisions of an act relative to suspended | entries of public lands. An act for the relief of the legal representatives of Uriah Jones ‘An act for the relief of Thomas J. Page, A ie: olution for the relief of John A. Bryan. An act for the relief of John Devlin. ‘Ar uct for the relief of Samuet W. Chileon. A joirt resolution to supply the Washington City Juve- nile Guard with arms, nges of school lands, and author- iencies in eertain cases. ob Banta to locate two Revolution- ary bounty land certificates. An act for the relief of John MeAvoy. an eet for the vehel of Mehagl i Bouton, George Wright, and the widow of Marvin W. Fisher. Ap act for the relief of Gideon Hotehkiss, An act for the relief of W. R. Nevins. An act for the relief of the town of Belleville, in Iowa. An act for the relief of Thomas Pember, * Anact for the relief of John Jackson, Josoph Pineau, and Louis A. 8. Smith. An act for the relief of Lieutenant W. D. Porter. ‘An act granting to the State of Louisiana the right of way ardadcnation of public lands, for the purpose of locating and constructing @ railroad’ from Shreveport to the Mirsivtippi river in said State. rizing the purchase of certain land bolong- ng to Frencis Gardiere. An eet to provide additional security for the lives and proyerty of persons navigating the Western waters, An act granting additional school lands in the several States which contain public lands, and for other pur- pores. An ect to grant a pension to the widow and children of Jobn Balster. - An act for the relief of Emelie Hooe. ‘An act for the relief of George Stealey. A re-clution for the relief of G R. C. Floyd, late Secretary of Wisconsin ‘Teri tory, and urotics. ‘An act for the relief of Joseph H ). Bowmar. An act for the relief of the legal representatives of Joshua Kennedy, deceased An act for the relief of Catharine Proctor Hayden, only child and heir of John White, deceased, late a Lieu- terant Colonel in the 4th Georgia battalion of the revo- lutionary army. An act for the relief of Robert Grignon. An act for the relief of Mary E. D. Blaney, widow of the late Major George Blaney. Are olution exp tory of an act supplomentary to an act approved the 28d day of May, 1850. xh act for the relief of the representative of Henry ing An act for the relief of Maria Taylor. An act for the settlement of a certain class of private land claims within the limits of the D’Autrieve claim and for allowing preemption to certain purchasers and actual settlers in the event of the final adjudication of the title of the raid D'Autrieve in favor of the United States, ard for other purpores. A resolution to authorize the settlement of the accounts of James Fool. An act for the relief of Santiago FE. Arguello, An act for the relief of Henry ©. Miller, Philip Thomp- son, and Jerse B. Turley. An net for the relief of Isaac Adams. A resolution for bringing the remains of William T, Farry, late Minister to Spain, to the United States. A resolution authorizing the President of the United States to confer the title of Lieutenant General by Bre- vet, for eminent services. An act for the relief of the legal representatives of Wil- liam Jones, An act for the relief of the petty officers and seamen of the late United States frigate Missouri. An act for the relief of Brevet Major H. L. Kendrick. An act for the relief of Brown, Russell & Co, ‘A revolution for the relief of Jonathan Lewis. An actfor the relief of Thomas B, Parsens. An oct for the relief of John Tucker, An act for the relief of J. Boyd, of Louisiana, An act for the relief of Mary F. B. Levely. An act for the relief of Purser 7. P, McBlais, An act for the relief of R,Aiementiee ‘An act for the rat ot ike tonal of Sem- uel Frioleau, desea: ed. An act for the relief of ©. FE, Grenaux. An act for the relief of Sally J. Matthews. A resolution to confer additional duties amd powers om the Solicitor of the Treasury. ‘An act for the relief of Fdwin Lord and Francis Bacon, An act for the relief of Captain Langdon ©, Easton, assistant quartermaster United States army. ‘An act granting a pension to Avery Downer. ‘An act for the relief of James Jeffreys and Jeremiah M. mith. A resolution to provide iee-boats for the Potomac river. ‘An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to i register to the Hanoverian brig Michael, a forei now owned by James E. Smith and Edwin Sunil Harbor, in the State of New York. ‘An act granting a pension to Sarah Crandal, An act for the rehef of Hodges Lansdale, and the lega? reprerentatives of Rinaldo Johnson, deceased. An act to amend the charter of the city of Weshington. An act for the relief of Wm. Senna Factor. An act for the relief of the legal representatives of Dan« ie] Loomin, deceased. ing Com- An act to Incorporate the Pioneer Manufactu: pany of Georgetown, in the Distriet of Columbia, ‘An act for the relief of Lioutenant Colonel, Ebenezer Du~ mont. ‘An act for the relief of the legal tative. of Ma- Se ie Set cer ageanare « An act for the reliet '. Wm. fomerville, decensed. Reeser $f De ‘An act for the relief of Chas. Cooper & Company. An act for the relief of Richd. W. Meade. - ti act for the relief of George Dennett, of Portemouth, An act for the relief of John M. McIntosh. ‘anact (No. 00) granting to the State of Louisiang the military reserve at Fort Jesup for a seminary of edu- cation ‘Anact (No. 420) for the relief of the heirs of Lieut. Colonel Henry Miller, late of Pennsylvania, for services in the Revolutionary war. Aresolution (No. 60) for the relief of Rebecca J. Bird- sall. ’ An act to extend to real and mixed aetions sions of the thirty-first section of the judiciary An act for the relief of Richard B. Lee. ‘An act for the relief of James Wormsley. An act to revive a portion of an act for the relief ofthe widows of deceased soldiers. ‘An act to authorize the issue of » duplicate laad war- Pruden: the provi- oot rant in the names of Lucretia Barton and er Blandon. A resolution for the relief of the owners ef the brig Kate Boyd. An act to refund to the county of Lee, I certain expenses of the District Court, which were paid by that county. An act for the the relief of the heirs of Col. William: Grayson. An set to increase the efficiency of the army by a re- tired list for disabled officers. An act for the relief of William Moss and Mathew Moss. An act confirming certain land claims im Louisiana im the Bastrop grant. An aot for the relief of Calvin B. Seymour and Willian Boynten, surviving partner of the firm of W. and H. maton. n act for the relief of Jacob Gideon. ‘Anact for the relief of Rulif Van Brum ‘An act for the relief of the captors of the frigate Phila~ delphle. fer the rellef of Mr Mary Perry. : act for the relief of Mrs. 5 An act to extend the warehousing system by establish- ing private bonded warehouses, and other purposes. ‘A resolution explanatory of the act for the benefit of Amos Proctor, approved the 17th ef June, 1844. An act authorizing the sale of certain reserved lands in Alabama. An act for the relief of Sophia ees ‘An act to organize the navy of the United States. ‘An act granting to the Niagara Falls and Lake Ontario Raitroad company the right of way throngh or along the river side of the military reserva' at Fort Niagara, im the State of New York. An act granting and reconveying the arsenalin the town of New Castie, in the State of Delaware, to the trus- tees of said town and their successors. An act to create a collection district in the State of Vermont. ‘An act to extend pre-emption right to unsurveyed lands and for other purposes. An act to amend an act entitled “An ast to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to license yachts, and for other purposer,”” so that sald Secretary be authorized to grant registers ell as licenses. 7 An act fer the relief of Mrs. Sally T. B. Oochrane, widow of the late Lieutenant R. E. ne, United States brik An act giving further remedies to patentees. An act to confirm tie claim of William H. Hendersom and the heirs of Robert Henderson to five hundred acres of land in the Bastrop grant. An act for the relief of passed midshipmen George P. Welsh and Clark H. Wells. Anact to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a register to the bark May, of Baltimore. Aresolution for the rehef of L. EK. L. A. Lawson, sole surviving heiress of General Fleazer W. Ripley, deceased. An act for the relief of Mary Woodward. ‘An act for the relief of the beirs and legal representa- tives of William Weeks. "i Anact authorizing changes in the location of land of- ices. PUBLIC BILLS ON THEIR ENGROSSMENT. - An act to provide for the ascertainment and satisfac tion of claims of American citizens for spoliations com- mitted by the French prior to the 3lat day of July, 1801. A bill to regula‘e the publication of the laws of tha United States and of the public advertisements. A bill granting to the Stateof Alabama the ee way and a denation of public lands for making a railroad from Selma tothe Tennessee river, at or near Gunter’s lending. ‘A joint resolution providing settlement with Thomas Ritehi, assignee of Wm. M. Belt, for the printing of ‘Thirty-first Congress. ‘An act granting to the State of Wisconsin the right of way, and adonation of public lands, for the purpose of loeating and constructing certain railroads in thet State. PRIVATE BILLS ON THBIR ENGROSSMENT. A bill for the relief of Patrick Gass. pA Ril for the relief of the heirs of Lieutenant Bartlett inds. ‘A bill for the relief of Anthony Walton Bayard. ‘A biil for the relief ef the trustees of the Philadelphia gas works HOUSE BILL REJECTED, AND MOTION TO RECONSIDER PENDING. The memorial of the defenders of Baltimore, praying for a further grant of land in consideration of their ser- vices. ‘The Shanghae steam line proposition was carried in the Houre, $77 to 86. Several attempts were made to amend, and finally, from thellateness of the hour, it was lost upon a vote of concurrence with the Senate amendment, Marine Affairs. Tne Caurornia Steamsmp Pactnic.—The following ex- tract from a letter written by J. H. Poole, Purser-of the steamship Paeific, dated San Juan del Sud, Feb. 12, shows that that deservedly popular steamer maintaina her reputation for speed :— C. VaNprRetr, Feq., New York— Dear Sir—We left San Francisco on the Ist instant, at 10.30 A. M. The Tennessee ard Cortes left before us—the former at 8 o'clock, the latter at 8.35 A.M. At 6.30 P. M. we pasted Monterey, and soon after the Tennessee came out under our stern about three or four miles. At 1(.20 P. M. her light could just be seen, and the Cortes was some distance ahead On the morning of the 2d, at GA. M., the Cortes was aboam. and the Tennessee could just be keen astern. At 9 she was buried, and we havo ren nothing of her since, ‘The Cortes continued in sight, butat 12M. she was about fifteen miles astern, Até A. M., on the 8d, we could see nothing of her. On the 4th, at 7 P.M, Wwe #topped the engine and lost three hours. At 5 next morning, 5th instant, eaw the Cortes on our port quarter, close in shore, and from twelve to fifteen miles astern. At UP. M. she was buried from our sight. and we saw her no more until she came in the harbor at Acapulco, four hours and thirty minutes after us—fairly beaten eight hours and fifty-five minutes. ‘they acknowledged it @ fairand honest beat. We arrived at 11.90, and allowing thiee hours ¢etention and one and abalf hour differgnce of time between San Francisco and Acapulco, we made the run in six days and twenty-one hours, being the shortest time on record of any ship on this side. We left Acapulco on the 8th, at 10.A.M. The ‘Tennessee had not arrived. Naval Intelligence. | The U.S frigate Constitution sailed on Wednesday | for the Mediterranean and West Coast of Africa, The fol low'ny ere her officers:~Commodore L. Mayo, com- manding African squadron; Commander, John Rudd; Lieutenunte, fam (h. Mazaid, Jno. De Carap, Bea): M. Tove, William Ross Gardner, C. R. P. Rogers, M. C. Watkins, Chas. P, McDonough; Fleet surgeon, M. | G. Delaney? Purser, Jas. H. Watmough; Master, D. R. iambert; Bvt-Major mariner, N. S. Waldron; Pass- nt surgeon, John L Burtt; Assistant Surgeon, eran; Commotore/stecretary, Lowellyn Boyle, re's Clerk, B. F Waters; Commander's Clerk, W. vze; Purser’s Clerk, R. Reardon; Midshipmen, 6. 0, Hammond, J. C. Sullivan, Chas. H. Cushman, Thos. P. Pelot, Wm. H. Dana, Edw E. Potter; Gunner, A. 8. Lewis; Boatewain, Chas Johnson; Sailmaker, Jno. J. Stanford; Carpenter, Lewis Holmes. Passengers—Col. J: H. Nichol- son, Consul to Tunis; Acting-master Colville Terrett, to. | join U. $. ship Marion. The C. was weather bound’ for two days, else #he would have left before. Her officers and crew amount to about 470 souls. She will be about | four months in the Mediterrancan before proceeding on her regular station. thereby giving a chanee to those or board to take a look at things in Italy. Navat. Proorio*s.—An official notice, dated Navy De- riment, Feb, 26. ann;unces that the Naval Medical ard of Examination, which was convened at Philadel- phia_on the 16th of Heceanber last, haa reported the fol- lowing assistant surgeons as qualified for promotion, to wit:—No 1, B. knsh Miicholl iam Lowber: No. 2,P. J. Horwitz; No. 3, ;.No. 4 D. B. Phillipe; No. 5, James Ha~ milton; No.4, J. L. Burtt. The Board, having carefully examined thirty-four of the candidates for admission into ‘the Novy as assistant surgeons who appeared before it, have selected nine of the best qualified. They are as fol- lows:—No. 1, James H. Stuart, of Pennsylvania; No. 2, J. Pembroke Thom, of Virginia; No_ 3, John M. Browne, of New Hampehire! No. 4, Join ¥. Taylor, of Delaware; No. 5, Henry Clay Caldwell, of Virginia; No. 6, .Thomas J. Turner, of Pennsylvania; No. 7, Wm. T. Hord, of Ken- tucky; No. 8, Wentworth R. Richardson, of Massachu- setts; No. 9, A. Clarkson Smith, of Pennsylvania, Pilot-boat Frs. Skiddy was recently purchased by goy- ernment for $8,000. She is now called the J. Fenimore Cooper, and is fitting out to accompany the expedition for the survey of the China Seas. The sloop of war Saratoga, and storeshi, ee > al at Hong Kong, Dec. 28. The sloop of war Plymouth was at Canton same date, ‘Tue Vierwont —The United States ship Vermont wae taken out of the dry dock at Charlestown on Tuesday, where for several weeks she has been undergoing @ thorough examination. She has received her masta, and all her spars are up except the top gallant yards. repairs will soon be completed. United States sloop-of war Albany, Commander ©. T, Platt, was at Pensacola on the 17th ult, United States sloop of war Portsmouth, Commander Dornin, was expeeted to arrive at Panama, from San Franci:¢o yia intermediate ports, soon after Feb, Mh