The New York Herald Newspaper, March 5, 1855, Page 1

WHOLE NO. 6765. AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON. Ainteresting Debate in the Senate on the Admission of Oregon. PASSIGE OF ‘THE APPROPRIATION BILAN. %Aovimg Scenes of the Session. A DIGNIFIED AND DECOROUS WINDING UP, Vissctution of ‘the ‘Phirty-Third Congress. “4st of Publle Acts, Private Bills and Re- solves ‘Passed, &e., ic. oe. #SHIATY-THIRD CONGRESS, @EOOND BESAION. Senate. CONERIUATION OF SATURDAY’S SESSION. Waspincton, March 4, 1855, ‘Vhe bill making farther provision for the satisfaction «°o€ Vorginia land warrants was taken up, Me. Swoarr, (dem.) of Mich., a few misutes after "12 @'lock, made a point of order against the bill, He » sab {1 wes the fourth of March, ibe question was diseussed by DMearrs, Stuart and Be on. Tbe CHamman (interposing)—We can sit here until o'clock, moon of the fourth. After some further discussionit was ascertained that cc nestion was before the Senate; whereupon Mr. Mason, (dem,) of Va., moved to wake up the Vir- gic Land Warrant bill Rejected nays 20, yeas 19, ‘A rather sharp discussion ensued on the extra com. georution resolution for Senate pages and laborers on pu obe grounds, ‘The resolution passed. ALY Past Two, A. Me No querum in the Senate, A motion for aljourn it fox-—n9 quoram voting. A Teceas propoted, laughod act Senate embarrassed by unfinished business in the ‘tawie. ‘Ibere will, probably, be nothing in the Senate tu ive in the morning. Quarter rast THREE, A. M. s+ pate just gone into executive session with nothing unimportant report before them. iLand Diplomatic bill was ordered to be en- dir, Lovaras, (dem.) of Ill., from the Committee on Tere toeées, reported a bill authorizing the people of ‘a Territory to form a State constitution and apply ‘mission at the next session. * Banour, (whig) of N. ©., objected for want of © Dovaras urged the passage, The delay had oc- cqarce | atthe request of Mr. Bell. Géod faith and puo- ce atevest demanded the admission, tur. JONZI—I go for mmitting Oregon. They've » ‘ctucome without slaves; you are, however, de- wtroy ing the balance ef power, When you reject a State wich comes with slaves, that will be revolution. Then (le dbt for them. warorned, Yi unt, (whig) of Tenn., from the Committee on test ries? explained the bill. die. skown, Cwhig) of Miss.—I shall opposo this bill. Me bada He pres no mere general ‘islation, woxed to lay upon the table. . * List-—Neys, 20; yeas, 18, se. BRowN—We don’t know whether she has tho Requiate population, cir DovuGLas—She he C00, My Baown renewed his opposition, and a general op- “has 75,000, and will soon have 4ou ion was mace by Southern Senators. ive Wazson, (Know Nothing) of Mar Tt is Sunday. 14a» coady to transact any business necessary to carry vu (oe government. I don’t think this is auch, I think uw sould be better left open for another year. Ishall vets to ley the bill on the table. uur MLWARD, (free sou) of N. Y.—Will the honorablo ©. ea'ce from Massachusetts permit me to suggest. A cre ¢ late may come in by invitation, like t! which is gor vy this bill; that is the old way ail states were ad. 7 4 before Michigan, and is considered by some the right way. Californin was not invited, and, like bed yea, came in with a State constitution. This irre- geo ~y constituted the great dificulty in the way of ad eiug California. Oregon will apply next winter if no aw ved now. If invitation be not givea now, obje> Cons will be made, oa the ground of irregularity, whe s*- cues come, According to legislative reckoning, an 74 she eecord, this, 10 o’cleck, Sunday morning, is no sy, Mareh 4, but Saturday, March 3. If you vot: te ey un the table because itis Saturday, the resord wil «ow raoiet you, and hereafter you will have dificulty in ©, loning? but it you call this Sunday, the admission «fs yee State on the Pacific is an act 80 beneficent a) tity ite being done even in so sacred a day. fhovGras—I had ictended to press the bill as long «ction came merely from the South, but since ths tion comes (turning to Mr. Wilson) from the ex- North, as well as (turning to Mr. Brown) from 's manifest that we cannot pass the effort. I move to lay the bill we reme tend uth, T abandon nd nays were called for, and the following At—Mesers, Alien, a leer, Bayard, Bell, Benjamt Clay, Dawson, jeyer, J odge (Wis.),’ Doogias, fon, (Tenn. ) ee, Rusk, Sebastian, le Foot, Gil- Woller. « Senete then went into Executive session sencing the procaine aebate the Civil and Diplomatic Ay propriation bill came into the Senate with 145 amend- ernts from the House, The Senate agreed to 104 of theo and, the House receding from the remaining 44, the 101 was passed. ioe bills signed by officers of the respective houses vere then received, detaining the Senate till half past ven o’eloek. Then came a message from the President be hed no further business to lay before either tew-e, and then the Senate, after receiving from and » octoy to the House the customary resolutions, at 11:50 A. ». adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasninoton, March 4, 1855. ‘ie House then agreed to the Senate's amendment to eb i and Diplomatic Appropriation bill, striking out ‘the fe rtif DU therefrom, by a vote of 79 against 66, and wre bundred and five other amendments having been cae 4 on, the committee, at 1:46 A. M., rose, ibe House then concurred en masse in nearly all the ovriments reported from the committee, reserving ral, hows {or separate votes. 11 Senate's amendment, appropriating $250,000 for uning the Washington aqueduct, was concurred in. avi (ost striking out the Tarif bill’ from the Civil am i) Tomatic bill, was agreed to. The latter by a vote of then offered the follow vinst 80, hi vr OWADEER, (Whig) of Pa. pend ved, That the thanks of the House are eminently deve hereby presented to the Hon. Lynn Boyd, i able, impartial, and dignified manner in which bus discharged the duties of Speaker during the pre- vot Congress, str URaNDLER then said it had been bis fortune to wrve with Mr. Boyd for six suscessive sessions, and bore eae th Ls gentleman's personal merits and efi- « Speaker. tie, Hor, (whig) of La., said, from a feeling of sell. 1+ pect and sense of public duty, he would be compelled “%) cote against the resolution. Sir. WALLEY, (Whig) of Mass., said Mr. Boyd may have ovrred, but it bad been his fortune to discharge the du- ‘ew of the chair in as fair, able and impartial manner, as cerety \alle to the lot of any man. bir, Casure, (dem.) of Va., remarked—At the close of We list Congress he voted against thanks to Mr. Boyd, uv le wes pow constrains! to say he had changed bis « wont and would cheerfully vote for the resolatior Kon, (whig) of N, C.—I came here with strong ces against Mr. Boyd, differing from him in poll- Lut those prejudices have yielded to sentiments of wud respect. He willingly bore testimony to Mr. purity of motives and firmness of character. ©. Watenipon, (dem.) of N. ¥., briety paid a volun y trlouve to the high character of Mr. Boyd. J eresdlation was then almost unanimously adopted. # them resolved that all bills on the private iar @t the end of the session, be referred to the of C aims. it House then concurred in the Senate's ameniments ww the bill requisiog the ment of im all eee » oot prepay went & postage OL agen Tt mext "ye Wierwonnt, (whig) of Masa., from the Committee oo Commerce, reported « bill for preventing the intro- apers, criminal emnearates Me. Unacexvaiper, (dem.) of Ky., examined the bil on) igmaieed {t as aati-re; ations, Itis one of be Guus of that spirit which is now » like # bur- rice pe over the land. He denounced the Nothings, ont was willing to abide the time when there will bea esction fa public sentiment Emigrants mast come ‘ither with @ pass like negroes going from one planta- ¢. 0 to another, br, Campunta, (free sage! Ohio, knew sotbing about % « tion asked Mr. Breckonridge ver be not understood tkat the gentleman reported this bill was swept down by this hur- et e vr Oercrexrpar—I have so understood. Mr, Camrn—Then why charge the bill with being «e) odueed ander ® Know Nothing spirit ’ bre cmeaean ns unduretoos ir, Wentworth was detracted for y that organization, but thought i provable that the gentleman introduced the ° pet cepereees ogra on Know Noth . He would o@otive (rast next Congress, which itis said will be tdlof Koow Nothings, than have the bill thrown oo tie Honse, patched up to compromise the subject. — bill to | | cember 19, 1854. | 8, 1866. triet of Ohio. Approved Februar | ‘am act fo estasiah the ofce of MORNING EDITION—MO. — ND.AY, MAROH 5, 1855. The bill requires every humow ©. coming biter to ea an odious dis- init Seer hele ch pw nection between the and ths peor, Mr. Waxtworts, of Mass., denied thw ie ol ee Eprung upon the House. It had.besn Committee than twomonths, aad duly considered by the OP AE on Commezce and the Judiciary Committe’. tiantts drawn in accordance with the demands of thes | hor s which only asked that Europe shail’ ks, "yon rihleos population at borze, and Maat» ° into this country for us to maintain. Mr. Davis moved to lay the bull om the table. No quorum voted, but one afterwards speared, whim the bill was tabied by a vote of 67 against 59, \ ‘The proceedings throughout were conducted! in an o¥: ner, No insults were given or Gshts toold |) ave occurred heretofore on the wind: up ot the disagreeing votes bet ing amendments to various bills, were adopted. exolutions were then passed giving extra pay to sun- dry persons employed in and about the Capitol. ‘ome other unimportant business was then trans- ac‘ ed, the details of which are not worth communicaticg. It is now balf-past 8A. M., and there is no’ quorum present, A second call of the House was mee, when iv ‘was suggested that the Sergeant at-Arme be sent out to bunt % members and compel their attendance Mr. Pratt, (dem.) of Conn., wanted to know whether it would be inorder to direct the servant to bring in breakfast? Mr. Warsn, (dem ) of N. ¥., asked tf whiskey punches eculd not be introduced. Loud laughter. Cries of ‘Good,’? ‘good,’ “ wo'll put the question,” &e. ‘A Vorck—Send'a bircuit to Pratt. Mr. Prarr—I am hungry. Many Voices (in succession) —‘' So am I,’’ ‘so amI.’” The Sergeant Arms was then despatched in search of members. Meanwhile the members amased them- selves with a kind of conversational debate, during which many witty and laughable allusions were made. All present, though they were half asleep, seemed to be in high good humor. At o'clock the Sergeant-at-Arms appeared and re- ported his success in hunting up stray members, He aaid the excuses made by somo of them was that they had retired to refreah themselves. ‘At twenty minutes past nine all further proceedings in the call of the House wo sed with, when the mmittee of Comference ore dis House adopted the report of the on the Navy Appropriation bill. It makes a clean appropriation for the existing ocean mail service. Nothing is said about giving notice to the Collins company for a termination of the present arrange- ments. It leaves with the government the right to ‘ive it. ' ‘The report of the Committee of Conforence on the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bill was then adopted, The House then passed the Senate bill increasing the compensation of the Registers and Receivers under the Lend Graduation act of last year. Other bills were then pene. under a suspension of rules, and during the taking of the yeas and nays, tho clerk called Mr. Benton’s name, when that gentieman appeared at the door of tie main aisle, and protested with violent gesticulations against his name being called, He said he was an ex member, and that the session to. day was a libel on the Sabbath Some confusion followed this episode, when the Speak- er protem. (Mr, Orr), told the gentleman he was ou! of order, Mr. Benton—I am not a member, ‘The SreaKen—Then, if the gentleman is not a member the doorkceper will put him out. Toud ghter followed with exclamations of “Pretty good’—‘' That's the tadk.’’ The galleries are densely crowded, A committee-was now appointed, to act with & simi- Jar one from the Senate, to wait on the Presideat and inform him that the Thirty-third Congress have closed their labors, and are ready to adjourn, if he bas no com- munication to make. It was now half. past 11 A. M. Mr. Lanx, (dem:) of Oregon, rose and sail, as he was about to part with gentlemen Bere, he could not separate without apologizing for his conduct in the heat of de- bate, sometime since, towards Mr, Farley, to whom ho cherirhed the kindest feelings. Mr. Fanuxy, (dem ) of Me., reciprocated the feeling expressed, and was perfectly satisfied. ir. Jonks, (dem. ) of Tenn., then reported that the joint committee had discharged their duty, and learned from the President he had nofurther communication to make. Mr. Onn, of S C., moved, at ten minutes to 12, that the House adjourn. ’ Agroed to. ‘Amidst the greatest silence the Speaker then rose, and returned his thanks forthe high honor conferred on him by the resolution complimentary to him of last night.” He said, in conclusion—I an now about to ex- change the toils’ and cares of official station for the mora quiet and peaceful pursuits ot private life, bearing with me the consciousress that in my official conduct I have at leartamed well. There testimonials, in connestion with the oft repeated expressions of unfaltering coni- dence and esteem on the part of my fellow citizens at home, will be for eyer cherished by meas among the most gratifying recollections of my past life, In this connection it 18 pleasing task to bear testimony to the general courtesy and personal kindness which bas pre- vailed one towards another throughout this hall. springing from the exciting causes to which we have been subjected, ebullitions of unfriendly feeling have arisen, they have, I trast, passed away, aad will be re- membered no more, Cordially sharing the pleasure this must afford you all, and with feelings of unmixed per- sonal kindness towards each of you, I bid you adieu. ‘This house stands adjourned without day. Loud applause followed the delivery of this address, Members cordially shook bands at parting, and good bumor everywhere prevailed, List of Acts and Resolations Passed at the Second Session of the Thirty.third Congress. PUBLIC ACTS. An act for the better protection of life and property from vessels shipwrecked on the coasts of the United States. Approved December 14, 1854. An act to relinquish to the State of Wisconsin the lands reserved for salt springs therein. Approved De cember 15, 1854. An act to provide for the extinguishment of the title of the Chippewa Indians to the lands owned and claimed by them in the Territory of Minnesota, and State of Wis- consin, and for their domestication and civilizetion. Ap proved December 19, 1854 An act allowing the further time of two years to those holding entries in the Virginia military district in Obiv, which were made prior to the lat of January, 1552, to have the same surveyed and patented. Approved De ‘An act to authorize the issue of patents to lands in any State or Territory in certain cases. Approved De- cember 22, 1854, An act to suppress the circulation of mall notes as a currency in tbe District of Columbie. Approved De- cember 27, 1854. An act vesting the title of the United States to certain lands in the city of Cinctunati. Approved December 29, 1864. An act to provide tor the contingsat expenses of the Territory of Nebraska, Approved December 10, 1854. An act to an act entitled “an act to establish an auxiliary watch for the protection of public and pri vate property in the elty of Washington.’ Approved January 3, 1855, ‘An act for the liquidation of the penitentiary !adebted- ness. Approved January 3, 1855. An act giving the assent of Congress to the ovssion by the State of Massachuretts to the State of New York, of the District of Boston Four Borners. Approved January An act to continue in force for a limited time, the pro- visions of the act of Congress of dd March, 1651, and the second section of ite aupplement of Isth January, 1864, +o as to enable the Board of Land Commissioners in Cali fornia to close the'r adjudications of private titles in that jad and for other purporer, Approved January 10, 1885. An act making appropriations for the construction of certain military roads in the Yerritories of Nebraska and Washington. Approved February 6, 1856. An act to divide the State of Ohio into two judicial | ed February 28, 1866 prehension ant deltvery of 1s in the ports of the United Anact concerning th ‘8 from fore, Approved lebruary 24, 1855. An act to establish an additional land district im the of Wisconsi Approved Febru ary 24, 1855, t to provide for holding the United States courts Northern and Southern Districts of Florida, ia cases of the sickness or disability of either of the Judges of these distaicts. Approved February 24, 1855. An act to establish a court for the investi; Slaime sgatast the United States. Approved 24, 1865. An act to provide for the payment of such creditors of Sete republic yeeros - are comprehended rege ‘ ‘ongress o! mber 9, I. fet of Conprec rm r 9, 1860, Approved Feb. A.n at to promoe the efficiency of the Approv- don act (c the payment of invalid aad other pensions of the United +tates, for the year ending the 30% of June, ae and for other purposer, Approved February 2f, 1856. Aneet making appropriations for military defencea at Proctor’s islauw, in Louisiana, Approved February An act'confirming the eanat selections to the State of Obio. Approved March 2, 1555, ation of bruary John Stone, A, "Proved January 18, 1866. An act By lemnifying Moses D. Hogan, for catt deatroped by the h'dicus in 1842 Approved January L Ana Wishes . Appro,’ed January 19, 1465, January 24, 1855, ; An ect to emthorice the issue of a register to the bar Foundling of Aosten. Appar Jamuary 26, 1866. Ap act for Uerrelief Goneral Baron De Kalb, Approved January 26, act for the relief of Sylvester Humphrey hetrs of Alexarner Hu 3phrey, deceased, Janrary 25, 1865, 1455. ary 20; 1866, An act Jor the reiie? of Will ‘am Hankiny. Approved Janusry 41, 1856, An act for the relie”of James Wright, Jr., of the State of Tennos: Approved January? St, 1855. January OT, 1865. ‘An act for the relief of Fredeaitk Vincent, adminix- trator of Ju mes Le Caze, onrvivor 0.” Le Caro and Mallet. An aet extending 'n aertam eaves the provisions of the act, entiléd"An act to extem: prosemption rights to certain lands therein mentioned.”” Approved March 9, 1858, Approved March 2, 1865, An act te amend an act do establish a land dintriet in the State of Blhrida, to be called the district of Tampa. Approved March 2, 1855. 2 ‘bn act to settle certain accounts between the United Statce and the State of Alsvama, Approved March 2, 6. An not to eotablish a Cireuit Court in and forthe State of Celifornia, Approved March 2, 1855. An act fo ertablith the collection districts of Cape Per- nd Port Orford, in the Perritor in certain cases. Approved March 2, 1865, An act authorizing the purchase or construction of four additional revenue cutters. Approved March 2, act to provide a more efficient discipline in the . Approved March 2, 1856, ‘An act makirg appropriations for the transportation of the United States mails, by ocean steamers and other- wise, during the fiscal years ending tho 40th of June 1856 'and S¢th of June, 1355, Apprevod March 2, 185: ‘An act to amend the act approved 2ith August, 1862, entitled ‘*An act to reduce and di 0 the boundaries of the military reserve at £t, Peter's river, in the Territory of Minnesota,” and for other purposes. Approved March 2, 1855, An act changing the times of holding the United States Courts in Tennessto. Approved Mareh 2, 1855. An act authorizing the corporate authorities of George- town to impose additional taxes, and for other purposes. | Ayproved March 2, 1455, ‘Ap act to amend ‘an act to carry into effect a treaty between the United St Great Britain,’ signed op the Sth of June, 1854, proved August 5, L304, Ap- proved March 2, 1885. ‘An act in addition to certain acts granting bounty lands to certain oflicery and soldiers who haye been en- goged in the military service of the United States. ‘n act making appropriations fée the current and con- tingent expenses of the Indian Department, and for ful- filling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for the year ending the 20th of to change the bounda in the State of lowa and for other ‘An act to regulate the carriage o! ships and other vessels, An act to establish certain post roads. An act to provide accommodations for the Unite! Staten Courts in the city of Jackson, Mississippi. ‘An act allowing the further time of two yoars to those vi districts purpo ‘passengers in steam- Approved Jamuary 31, 1855. ‘An act to authorize tho-twne of a veginter to the bark B1, 1866. An act for the relief of Tomas Marefon: Taylor. Ap- proved February 6, 1855, An act to bsg openne the St. Joneph’s Male Orphom Arylum, in the District of Colambia, Approved F® beuary 6, 1855, An act to chaoge the names of the Amertean built vow tes J. H, Holmen” wnd “Franidin Pierco.’ Approved February 7, 1855. An act for tho relief of the beira of Joseph Gerard. ae d February 10, 1855, a act for the rei of the administrater of Oliver Lae, deceased, Approved Febznary 10, 1855, Amact for the rebief of Daniol Morve, of Essex, county of Chittenden, im the State of Vemnessee. Approved February 10, 1865. Aw act for the ratief of John Steene. Approved Febru- ary 10, 1865, An act for th relief of Samuel A, Belden oad Com- pany. Approved February 10, 1868. An ace for the relief of George Bush, of Thurston county, Washing Yerritory. Approved Febraary 10, An act confirming a land claim to Elijah Whi Territory of Washington. Approved February 1, 1855 An set for tho relief of F. J. MLane, rusyy 10, 1865. An act for the rolief of Catherine B. Arnold. A) Febreary |0, 1855, ane for aoe of the Wost Feliciana Railroad, end the rane road Banking Company. Approved et ors 10, 1868. "f rad hax An act for the relief of the heirs-at-law of Willing Van Wart, deceased. Approved February 10, 1855, An act to increase the peusiea of Patrick C. Miles, Approved Kebruary 10, 1855, An act for the relief of Don 8, Spanish subject. Approved Februar, ‘An act to change the name of the schooner “ Pla togenet ’” to that of * Browa,’’ and for other pur- pores, re fbr February 13, 1855. An act for the relief of Gilbert C, Russell, February 13, 1665, An act for the relief of Samuel begs tt of tho State of Kentucky. Approved February 13, 1555. ite, of tho Juan 4, 18: 13, Domerey, 65. Approved of Indiana. Approved February 13, 15 An act for tho relief of the widow and children. of Fera Chapman, deceased, Approved February 12, 1855. ‘An oct for the relief of Lieutenant George H. Paige, of the United Statos army, Approved February 13, 1395. An act to provide a pension for Oliver Brown, of Chemung County, New York, Approved Feb, 13, 1835. Laci lands by entries in the Virginia Military Dix- tricts in Ohio, aliohs were made prior to the lst Janu- ary, 1862, to have the same surveyed and pa‘ented, An ‘act making appropriations for the support of the mallitary academy for the year ending the J0th of June, $55, An act to amend an act, approved the 4th of Augurt, IS64, entitled “an act to graduate and reduce the p: of the public la An act for carrying into effect the convention upon ti subject of claims between the United States and Great | Britain, of February, 1! An act extendii 4, 1854, entitled © rail and plank roads and ing throngh the public lands belongil States to the public lands in the Terrifries.’” An act to establish in the State of Mississippi; Chat. fanoog., in the State of Tennessee; and Hickman, in the Htate of Kentucky, porta of del'very. An act making appropriations for deepening the chan. | nel over the St. Clair Flats, end for deepening theebannel | over the tiats of the St. Mary’s river, ia tne State of Michigon | An act to appropriate money to remove the obstrac ticns in the Sayannah river, below the city of Savanoah, | in the State of Georgia. | An act waking appropriations for fortiications and other worksof defence, ani for repairs of barracks and | quarters fer the year ending the 30th of June, 1856. | Ap act for the relief of swamp and overflowed lands. An act to remodel the diplomatic and consular sys- tems of the United States. | An act inaking appropriations for the support of the army for the year ending the 3d of June, 1855, An act to provide for the erection of public buildings in the Territory of Kanai An act to provide for tl in the Territory of N a Anact to organize an institution for the insano of the army and navy, and of the District of Columbia, ia euid District, : An act to improve the laws of the District of Colum- bla, an4 to codify the sa An act making appropriations for the Civil and Diplo. matic expenses of Government for the year ending the 80th of June, 1856, and other purposes, Ap act making appropriations for the aaval service for the year «nding the 20th of June, An act making appropriatioan for the service of tho Post Office Department during the fircal year ending the W0th of June, 66, An act for the construction of certain military roads in the Territory of Kansas. An act further to amerd the act entitled ‘(an act to reduce and modify the rates of postages in the United States, and for other purpos PUBLIC RESOLUTIONS. Revolution to modify or change the original of the rection of putlic buildings Custom House at New Orleans. Approved December, 1854. Revolution for the appointment of Regents in the Smithsonian Institution. Approved December 27, 1854. Mesolution providing for the engraving, lithographing, and publishing of drawings, maps, cherts, or otuer yepers for Congress. Approved January 19, 1855. erolution relative to the construction of the laws for the allowance of additional compensation to the clerks in the Census Bureau. Approved February 3, 1455. Resolution respecting the Arctic Expedition commant- ed by Faesed Assistant Surgeon E. K. Kane. Approved February 3, 1856. solution authorizing the President of the United States to confer the title of lieutenant-general by Lrevet, for eminent services. Approved February 15, 1555 Revolution accepting the sword of General Andrew Jackson, and returning the thanks of Congress to the family of the late General Kobert Armstrong. Approved February 28, Resolition in relation to the Orle: Houre. Approved March 2, 1865. Kerolution explanatory of an act passed August 4th, 1854. Resclution making appropriation for the purchase of territorial libraries. Resolution making appropriation for the payment of ¢ entitled to the benefits of the resolution of the House of Representatives of the United States, passed March 20, 1865, voting extra compensation to pages, folders, and others Resolution Ro) ced d of the act giving compensation to Judges Woodbridge and Chipman, PRIVATE BILLS. Anact ter the relief of Jacob McLellan. December 14, 1554. Custom: Approved districts, and to provide for holding the District and Cir cult Courts of the United States therein. Approved Feb- Ae at Mang b riation for the erestion of act cl ing the appropriation for the ere:tion o & building in the city of Milwaukie, for # custom house, post office and the United states Courts, Approved Fe rusry 10, 1855. ‘An act to secure the rights of citizenship to children of citizens of the United States born out of the limits thereof. Approved February 10, 1855, An act to divide the state of [Uinois into two julicial districts. Approved February 13, 1855. An act to refund to the officers of the customs and others, of the district of Passamaquoddy, certain moneys. Approved February 13, 1865. An actto amend “an act making appropriations for the improvement of certain harbors and rivers,” approv- ed August 90, 1852, Approved February 14, 1455. An act to continue temporarily the offices of Register imeeree at Vincennes, Indiana. Approvei February " . An act ontperieing the construction of a line of tele- raph from the Mi ‘oe river to the Pacilic ocean. Kpiroved February 17, 1455. An act to te the salaries of the Metrict Judges of the United States. Approved February 17, 1855. An act for the erection of a ent ih post at or near Pembina river, in the Territory of Minnesota, and for other purposes. Approved February 17, 1855. An act for the construction of a military road in Ore gon Territory. Approved February 17, 1855. ‘An act to provice for the tion of the courts of the United Btates for the distriet of Maryland, yand for a post o! it waltimore city, Maryland. Approved 17,1855. act to estadiiah an additional land district im the tory of Oregou. Approved February 17, 1855, An oat mabing appropriations for improving certain military roads in the lerritory of Minnesota. Approved February 17, 1855. An act making an appropriation for « territorial road tn the Territory of Nebraska. Approved February 10, An act to provide for holding an additional term of the Oreuit Court of the United States for the district of Mia- sourt, and for holding apecisl terms of the District and Circult Courts of the United States id tagcat Du 21, 1856, Burveyor General of Utah, and to grant land fer semool and unlversity pur- poses, Approved February 91, 1864. An act for the relief of Joseph M. Sigler, of Putnam y, Indiana, Approved December 14, 1854. et for the relief of Enoch 8. Moore. Approved ber 15, 1864. é for the relief of Thomas Ellis. Approved De- comber 19, 1864 An act for the relief of James 8, Graham and Walker H. Finnall. Approved December 21, 1864. ‘An act allowing. rations to. Urigadier General John k ol Approved December 22, 1864. An act to change the name of the American built br Como ! te of the Treasury to fan i Approved De cember 22, 1864. An act supplemental to an act therein mentioned. proved December 22, 1884. An act for the relief of Jamen Butler, cember 27, 1864. An act for the relief of a Rutherford, widow of Samuel Rothertord. a december 27, 1854. An act suthorizing Washington Gas Light Com- pony to increase the capital stock of said company. Ap proved January 3, 1866. An act for the relief of Herman Chittenden. Approves Jenvary 3, 1865. An act to incorporate the Matual Fire Insurance Com pany of the Disirictof Columbia, Approved January 10, {865. » Anact for the benefit of Charles J. Porcher, acting purrer of the sloop-of-war Falmouth. Approved’ Janua- ry 12, 1855. | ee ‘act for the relief of the heirs and representatives of Uriah Prewitt, deceased. Approved January 12, 1555. ‘An act for the relief of Thomas Butler, Approved Janu. ry 12, 185 Ap Approved De 55. tt for the relief of Mrs. Asn W. Angas. Approved | 12, 186, 7 Ax act for the relief of the D. Anderson, late Consul of the United State Approved Janvary 12, 1866 An ect far the relief of the legal representatives of James Erwin, of Arkansas, and others, ApprovelJaou- ary 12, 1666. ‘Aw act for the relief of Francois Consia. Sanuary 12, 1865. An act for the relief of William Duer. Approved Jana ary 12, 1868. ‘An set for the relief of C. &. January 12, 1866. Approved Greneaut. Approved purchasers and locaters of | yy An act to provide a pension for Edmund Mitebell, of Carroll County, in the State of Kentucky. Approved February 13, 1865, An ect for the relief of Jebn H, Hicks, of Indiana. Approved February 15, 1855. An act for the relief of John Frown, of Now Hamp- shire. Approved February 13, 1855. An act for the February 13, 1 , 186! An act for the relief of Approved Fobruary 14, 1855. An act granting bounty land to Correlius Coffey. Ap- proved February 13, 1865. An act for tha rellef of Eleanor Hoop Canada. Approved February 13, 1% Pate heirs of Larkin Smith of the province of 13, 1806. ‘An uct for the relief of George Lynch, bruary 13, 1868. An act for the relief of George Elliott. bruary 15, 1855, An ast for the relief of Lincoln Bates. bivary 13, 1855, An act for the relief of William Gove. truary 18, 3865. Au act ter the velief of William Parker. bruery 1, 1465. An uct, jor the relief of Polly Carver, widow and execu- trix of Satham Carver, deceaced. Approved February Approved Fe- Approved Fe Approved Fe. ecutrix of the last will and testament of Timothy Winn, decenved, Inte purser in the navy of the United States. | Approved February 21, 1865. An act authorizing t ue of a register to the Rus- sion built ship Alna, Approved February 21, 1855. An act to increase the pension of Anthony Walter Payard, of Bellefonte in the State of Pennsylvania. Ap proved February 24, 186i An net for the rel.efof Mre, Helen Mackay, adminfatra- . Col, Aeneas M late a deputy quar erin the United tates army. Approved Febra- 8, 186 ting bounty land to Susan Palmer. Ap- proved February 28, 1866. An ect for the relief of lot Davis, Approved February 28, 1856 An oct for the relief of the heirs of Pri er General Richard B. Masop. Approved March 2, 15 An act for the relief of Charies W. Carrol. Approved March 4, 1885. An act for the relief of the heirs and legal representa- tives of Joseph Savage, deceased. Approved March 2, 1865, An act for the relief of John R. Bowes, agent in charge of the property of the United States at Michignn City, in the State of Indiana, and of Issac 8. Smith, of the city of Buffalo, New Yi Approved March 2, 1456. Anact for the relief of Daniel Searle & Company, for eatra service rendered the United State Mareh 2, 1865. An act for the relief of Captain William (. Howieson. | fr Approved March 2, 1#55. Colonist, by the name of the “Lily.” approved Janmary | Approves Feb- | An act for the relief of John Cole. Approved February Aw act for.’ Me relief of the legal reprereatatives of Col. le 9, ct for the rellef of the administrator of Thomas An act for the selief of David B. Sears, Approved he he children and hetrs of” Major d the | proves * setto authozee the § teretary of the Treasury to | ve s register to the bar.’ Martha. Approved Jinu- | | | An act for the relic?’ of Jo ph Webb. Approved | terméva’ | pproved | be | An act for tho relief of William Wallaco, of the State | “XB 0 lief of Abrabam Ausman. Approved | attention, except immediate action on tho plana god | specifations for the new law court buildings, | | i Approved Fe- | up, and another way so badly injured that bin reeoy | te, { | | February 24, 1861 | February 28, 1855, Resolution for the relief of Clark Mills. Resolution for the final adjustment of the act ount John D, Colmesnil, Resolufion explanator; the relief of Abigail Stafford. Resolution for the relief of Joba Du, Resolution to pay what is duo Ja. inistrator, Resolution for the relief of James Bogho: Kerotution for the reiief of Joot itenry D: Revolution for the relief of Georgo W. MeCerren, ad | | | March Term of the Law Courts, ‘The business of the March term comen qutek upon Ul tat cf Bebruazy, which omly terminated on Baturday. The. °° ytt remain, on the various calendars, uumy fmportan * curses, ni ome of po slight Interest will, ere this month be added to the livt—we mean the mit com- meneed by the proprietor of the Huatarn agninst ex- opermmanager Pry, for ay grossa libe? ax ever appeared in that print whith in am proverbial for ita reckloniness of character wa it Is for its baneful ixma, The linmented denth of Judge Kdwardw has left a vm cancy omthe bench ef the Sovreme Court, and remor speaks of Mr. Kifklard, and other whig lawyers, om hiv succes#or. Governor Clark has had in his, as yet, Setet term of offer, the patzmage of two judgeships at hin dinposol—the one alludert to and the vacancy eroatet in the Marine Court by the sesignation ef Judge Phillips, % which he hag appointed Mr. Birdsall. We perceive that an etfozt is being raade in the Legiala+ ture to abolish the Marine Court, but on what pretext, we cannot conceive. That tribunal how proved exceed. ingly useful amd enay of access to litigants, ia cased not involving more then $500, [thas taken from the Supe- sior Court and Common Plea» many smol) causes that heretofore clogged the calendars of theo courts, and impeded the progrese of mercantile and other suits of great importance, To de sure, some petty merchanty may dad the summary process of the Marine Coart, whieh compels them to pay the poor croditor withont long de- lay, Inconvenient, and they may be using lobby intla «for its abrogadon. Or the veparged contempt im which the Lieutenant-Gevernor and bis copartners stanct mey Lave originated the movement, Who are tae wire pullers? Tae Court of Genorad Sessions sill be opened this morniug by Recorder Smith, The cases which will pro dably be tried this term are numerens, and in pomse de- greo important, Among them are those of Klasano, charged with forgery onthe Chemicod Dank; of Metnek | in, for embezalement on the Ocean Honk to the extent of 5,900; of Holmes, for the manslaughter of the police wan Gourlay, and of. others cherged with keeping garabling houses and cel'ing lottery yollelen, ‘Tho list of pzinon cases i) not wavsually loay Y PRISONEMA YOR MARCH! THK OF SMBSIONS. Soliciting emigrant pas 20 AY Grand larceny Burglary. :21. vengers without Loenee 2 Forgery, .. a Disorderly house. Mur Felonious aw Resolution in favor of William Monagna, Appr'ved 5. Resolution for the reliet of Rebecea Hinton. Approved ot | of an act entitled an mot for Caper to his | es PRICE TWO CENTS. L POLITICS. George Law and Wm, H. Seward in the Field. George Law, of New York, to the NATIONA Letter Legts.'eture of Pennsylvania, on the Present Crisis. New You, Fob, 22, 1855 GENTLEMEN: — T have receiver$ th? letter which you did mm the honor to address aré On the 21 inst. From my early manhood I have been priactpally engayed in the caterprises end avocations of private life, these enterprises, however, in tlie opinion of many, having a very important bearing upon the inter ents ani progrees of thf# great country. During that period of time I have paid no more at ) ention to, nor taken an further interest in, th @ sflairs of the republfe than what a good cit. Ven ora lover of his country takes by putting qui- etly his vote into the ballot box. I waw therefore start, ‘ed in a considerable degroe from my quiet mode of life by the reception of a very important letter dat. jed at Harrisburg, signed by the Speaker of tho House « f Representatives of tho State of Ponnayl- | yania, ee Véral Senators and other members of the Regislata. "€, propounding Inquir'éa of a@ leading pelitical cl \aracter in referen 6 to the proeent state of Public affai "4, and the future action of the American people. ‘Yh.’ honor and the compliment combined of having 1 tceived # letter from auch a high quarter, avi 14 for my humble opinion in the pre. sent crisis of our land, are quite sufficient te ontinfy my an ‘bition if it terminated with the rotitary act of n king this reply. With these im pressions on my , vind | almost hesitate to venture upon the public ; ‘at to which your letter invites me with no much’ megnanimity, confiience and goc dfoeling. We have arrived ¢ t a very importint crisia in the bletory of this Repu bile, Parties, princtplea and men—otateamen and politicians, all seem to be in » rapid state cf deco: opesition, transition and re- coustruetion, Indeea', the same aspect of coatu- sion and discord in 1 be public affairs and publio partics which affilct ti us country, reems to bea common Misorder or epi: leraic over the whols earth. Furope is laboring in t be same condition, What init? wie the close of . me great cycle of revola- Uon and the beginning «f another in tho world’s civilization, Even Asia, that mysterious country, with which steam is link ng us, t9 filed with con- fusion, war, disorder and revolutions. Happily, hewevor, for this coun 1 Bre ponsessed of to» mu b religion, inteliigence aad comanon sense to cut each other's throats, in oder to settie differences in religious questions or politicos, By our firesides we form our opinion of what te meconmury to be done, settle upon common prinales, organize into Total —-—— | ‘The Common Counetl. ‘The City Fathers commence their March session thin evening, but we know of nothing that demands especial Brooklyn City News. SERIOUS FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFB— TWO PERSONY CO: SUMED IN THE FLAYES, AND ONB BADLY NUANED. A serious fre occurred in a mall alley or court called United Staton street, (which rans from Little atroet and te Approved Fe | extends to the Navy Yard wall.) about % oclock yester day morning, which involves the loss of two. buildings and the destruction of two human belugs, who were con sumed amid the dames, ‘The fire originated in the upper portion of the house | “d y is copsidered hopeless, Mr. Short's family consisted of wife wnd six children, The three eldest, named respec tively Jobn, aged 17; James, aged 16; and Edward, aged occupied by James Short, two of whose cons were bur An act for the relief of Sydney P, Pool, of the State of | 12 years, occupied » room in the attic, or garret, Two Approved February 13, 1805. " " co int over tha | TS gation te vallet ct Casens Je Rallston, Appeeved | younger children occupied # apace iu the entry over th Febroary 13, 1856, lendirg, ond the parenty and one cnild occapled one o nana for the relief of, the legal eprerentatives of | the lower rooms. Mr. Short was first aroused by the ery john Putnam. Approved February 13, 1465 ; An act for the relief of William Cage. Approved Fo: | of fire in the wt Himself, wife, and ono child (imme brury 13, 1855. | diately rushed out and saved themselves, the whole up Ap act oo relief of Zachariah Lawrence, of Ohio. | per portion of the building being already wholly envel Approved February 17, 1855. 4, M alan meuniite ihn act for the relief-of Medford Coftry, of the State of | (Pt0: MF Short ran beck into the house, an’ mounting ‘Tennessee. Approved February 17, 1459 the stairs, eueceeded in raving the to eh Mren in the | An act for the relief of William Hagerty. Approved | "try togain t in cecupled by February 17, 1856. | the “other was held k and pre- | Anact for the relief of Henry H. Marsh. Approved | ‘ented, aa all mesne of en ton with February 21, 1855. | the upper stories had been cut o An act for the relief of Rebecca Winn, widow and ex. | fallen down. The elient boy sueccode) ia burstieg opwa the door, and fell to the firat floor, where he was pickel up and dragged toa plece of aafety, He is shockingly barned about the bi were probably then ad Every effort was made by the frantic parenta ond neighbors to reach them, but of no avail. "he place they cecupled was one sheet of fi end it was found utterty impormble to get near. W hen the engines got to work, the fire was rpeedily suppres ved, when the trunk of one of the children was found near the door, aa if he hid been overcome by the heat | while éndeave tout, andthe other was found in bed literally of the decea: the fire is inv m in the apartment tn the in among the feathers 4. The have commenced 1 J | boys slept, but how, will p | nauesta were beld upon the box rhoom by voroner Hanford, and ve ance with the I } | ereumstances abo detailed we Jered, John, the eldest boy wan convey Two buildings w done war some bat Gamagee, Mr, Short's house wan otoupled by his own | femily, that of Mr. John Seott, and Mra, MeClarey, The adjoiblning one was occupied by James Mot na8 t Office Department of the | An act for the relief of Anna FE. Cook. Approved March 2, 1866, Anact for the relief William G. Preston. Approved Merch 2, 1866. | An act for the rehef of the legal representatives of | William A.) Christian, Approved March 2, 1556. An ect 1° the benefit of Philip R. Rice, deceased. Ap- proved Mach 2, 1885, An act for the relief of the children aad grandchildren of Tomas Morris. Approved March 2, 1466 An act for the relief of Charles H. Pointer. Approved March 2, 1865, An act for the relief of Amos Knapp An act for the relief of Peter Amey (colored man). Ap proved March 2, 1#56, An act for the selief of Henry &. Sanford March 2, 1466. An act for the relief of Parmelia Slavin, late the wife of John Blue, deceared. Appr March’ 2, 1805 An act for the relef of Geo, W. Torrence Mareh 2, 1868, Approvea Approved lun P. Van News, dec An act for the relief of the widow of W. Irving, 4e ceased Ap act for the relief of James Holstin. An act for the relief of the legal representet ves of William A. Christian, An act for the relief of Paul &. Rifgeny, of Ohio. Cor An net for the relief of Franklin Chase, Ap act tor the relief of Ferdinand Clark An act for the relief of Thomas &. J. Johason, of the Territory of New Mexico, An ect for the reilef of the heirs of Thomas I’ari, de conned An act for the relief of Titian BR. lease. An sot for the relief of whe heire of Lieut Andrew Finley. An act for the relief of Je An net for t piha 1. Heminger @ York Lyon ae An act for the relief of lL. R ard, of the State of New York An actfor the reti Mrs. Irene (), Aearritt An act to amend entitled an act for the fn of George M. Bentley, of the State of Indians. An wet for the relief of Andrew I. Patterson & pension to Joreyh Molorm: « VRIVATE BEBO UTION®. ution for the reilef of the chil let ren of Captala sed. Approved December 14, 1564. ttlement of the claim of bon Juss Mexico, Approved December IY, 4. Kesolution for the rebef of Lieutensat J ©. Cnrter Approved February 13, 1855. Wreclution explapatory of the set giving com tion todudgee Woodbridge 084 Choppen Approves Fevras ry 17, L806 | WOlamaburg election rioters | | | } t Mullem, ane Mrs. Divver, The next hours w tly burned. Itinoceupled by James Mot The total lone will amonat to between $2,000 and $5,400, partially covered by insurance Tar Sexpay Liqvon Law.—Charles |), Hance, « keeper nD, was brow, he charge of ae trial, % ch was an con averné@n Bridge street, near ustice Curtia on Saturda! liqueron Sunday. He dem accorded, and the offence vieted and fined $10. pro Marcu Tras oy Tun BRooxiys 1.w Counts.—There will be co Oreult Court held duriag the term commen cing this day, bat ® spectal term of (he Supreme Court will be held to mofrow, an usual, being the firet Tuewlay | of the The Court outh, it is euppored by Judge Dean of General Heasions will be convened on Tuesaday, the 1th; the principal cases for trial will provebly te the | Io the Cty Ge ind Criminal, bus will be t\em ap. civil causes contains thirty eight 1 the firet ten have been 7 The cal for trial « on thin day's Tur Poon ov BouTn Broo Taeitth wards of Brooklyn, there « any other two ware in the cit wuiler erely during the past wint for the timely ald ef several of our | stinene Tue poor in these wards are very uumerous, and they are in great want of clothing and oval. Any donations sent to Dr. Roy, Woodhull street, or the Hey. Mr. la begh, Summit street, will be mort gratefully acknow! séped and faithfully applied Personal Intelligence. vee today in the George Yanamna, to inepect the great & which be projected, and hae so succoerfully com pleted VB Livhe, . § Hiden 2 HY 7, J Gertnes, T HS bets, W of Welle, Fare ” at 4 Horgreie. J welertioen J DY ae bw Gave, We vhewe, end Be ethers ao Mire WOR Abby iii Con, Whim Dimond. 4 rreet, Mra 3 Hergres ¥ Sleynes, Mire errs \ Harrie and rervant, T leech Meaghy. A V Pies, HK Peem, dee Me Ansop, (es Rete, | W Beblrniy WH there © Winney 2b Whitten, 2 A Terme and a | bhp, 1 and body. The other two chiliren | pune Toth Rave. Cogenetnied and both | | crested ia the minds of the people a radical reform. Our | Sees aay , aud go quietly to the baWot bow, and there termino, |Be practical men au civilized being, knotty question of the day. From the. first gun of the Revolution down to the present day, the people of the United States have passed through threo terms of powtheal exin- ence, all allied to each other ta neve Bararer, but differing in practical resulta. greet revoiu- tionary period ended wit the cstabiishwment of the Union, the formation of the somstitution in 1787, and the digniiied retirement of Wasbiogtun from cflice with all the honor that the American could confer upon him— their gratitude and ethotion. The second period of oar political history, begin with tie extalAishigent of the republican party, under the rasatlea of Jefferson and Madison, alsa greatand loeding statesmen of their age, ended With the cieve of Mr. Monrce’s administeatioa Daring that era, great questions of foreiga nad do mestic polloy were wettied. Tye third perio’ begaw with the election of GenerabJackson, and closed with te setv'ement of many impoitsnt pabitioal issued during ts adm nlstratiom The phierell ye the democratic and whig parties, now closing im the dogenerscy uo4 conufuston of eM parties, creates the of the refresh | necessity for some new party growing out fr te of the a in ae foes and country and the age. istingulshed men of each of there throe periods lek poet ewey, bus the recollections of their services to the country still exist The most recent of our at. otatow- prc gps vores Olay Fe Webster, with come of their co‘emporaries—bave lefs us rich aclen in ego ep from which new departures has ohtehon by those who have Intelligence enough to deink at the proper fountain. But although nesily all the isenes of former party contests have been sestied or dled @: you every oge bas its new leeues and fresh diffi su! for discuss, encounter snJ ar- t few years the orjginabvirtag porties and statesmen t reat political parties which Reaei| verge. Vruring the |i and purity of toe two mastery, he de. they ‘ale have contended for WU gi shew | by comet ter most eminent statesmen. period bas now arrived when, from the eney of the times and by the lights of the constitution, thepeople of this coun- try are preparing for a change anda re-organiastion ct the ego elementa of republican government. This wish and determ{nation on the part of tha Ameriean pecple bas dircloned iteelf in the recent nation in wany impcrtant particulars. state of things ad bee ae elections in diferent portions of th Prorage . vers A ot to be mixunderstood, at North, 5 Haat ws West. These resulta are the beginn! cf the developcments of a manly national ae crude and sucmaloun at firet, bat destined under the guidance of common sense t raise the coun- try from those mires of corruption into whieh it has fajen by the mismanagement of political leaders. One of the most dangerous evils which hae ‘own out of the degeneracy of the old par is that of sectional sgitation. the the oa agitation is the er thet menaces ile. th ‘ates weak polat of American repub) Union. The sacred tie of marrisge cannot eub- sist ip private life without confidence in the | virtue of the parties apited; neither can thie | Union exist under the dishonorable and mailgnaas sectional agitation which have been for-ed upon am in thene la\ter days by small sections of politicians who sink Into insignificance before the great his. torical names of our country. Hectional rf ie not only cur weakest point et home bat | the interference of cur enemies The negligeace and cag = f with | public sMalra of this country, forega meatic, bave been conducted by thon whether democratic or whig, for the have attracted the attention of sil hr ce of ind! \iabed and framed fer tbe puryous snp or purpose simply ing the enpoal wants of the government, giving indirect thon to our manufactures. This has proved to be of sucha ae rnctice aa Ww create dangerous surplumes oft gold and diver in the Treasary, ranging the currency, throw’ on changes hon 7 Into con! " roptey and ruin upon ev ot bast peor.” The politicians tnd. ‘slatecmen (if Vey may deserve the name) of the two old have been wo bonily en, in achetnre of Pea geen > arran, thie im pan: question on such principles anawer the wants of the govern interesta of the country. It le time, therefore, to turn & short corver on thee z 2 £ F i t a : thereby ' | points of fol and to contrive muialle leg ination, | bette tae perpecp of or themeclves or de- requires \mmeiate reconstraction up- principles of pa othe and comme | oor a gM Bang = they requent con’ and per rapt | cy which have cocurred during the last three or four » | Sdministrationr, Our treaeuy aod aye ulsen examination and amendment in oll |} pp le, and in the special working of !te machinery gy. | Our lend system has aleo been eyonlly in errors pd | thrown Into & state of confusion by private and } penal robe mes to get pommemion of the inest por & of that noble inheritance left us by cur anceste g, Not only does the internal poley of Whe a mara) poverpment require the magic hand of ale to the on, SS ‘ on cxinent Cegree, the attention of ibe hig! ext intellect in order to reoower it from che state drgradation into whieh St bas fallen. fhe truth the framework of cae parties and vv, baa felt the deleterigan Influence of fallen imto Gieorder apf wanta rep str, renovation te revolaticn This counury wes originally tounted by eakgre thon from Vhe Wald. Tse revolutions a seqarw’, peteecutions Of the rixtersts centaur * the Fret eetere fpymm Uywis bogey in tae 04 Wor