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Domestic News January 6, 1857

The Western Democrat

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

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On December 30 in Washington, the Senate, on motions by Mr. Weller, directed the Territories committee to inquire into establishing the California-Utah boundary and adopted a resolution for the President to provide statements on Gen. Scott's payments and claims from his Mexico service to December 1, 1856. The House passed the Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation bill after removing $25,000 for consular pupils.

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CONGRESSIONAL

Washington, December 30.

Senate—On motion of Mr. Weller, the committee on Territories was directed to enquire into the expediency of providing means to establish and settle the boundary between California and Utah.

On motion of Mr. Weller, a resolution was adopted, calling on the President for a statement of all payments and allowances made, and all claims disallowed Gen. Scott, from the date he joined the army in Mexico, to December 1st, '56, together with all correspondence on the subject.

House—The Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation bill, was passed after striking out $25,000 for Consular pupils.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Congressional Proceedings Senate Motions California Utah Boundary Gen Scott Claims Consular Appropriation Bill

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Weller Gen. Scott

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

December 30.

Key Persons

Mr. Weller Gen. Scott

Outcome

consular and diplomatic appropriation bill passed after striking out $25,000 for consular pupils.

Event Details

Senate: On motion of Mr. Weller, the committee on Territories was directed to enquire into the expediency of providing means to establish and settle the boundary between California and Utah. On motion of Mr. Weller, a resolution was adopted, calling on the President for a statement of all payments and allowances made, and all claims disallowed Gen. Scott, from the date he joined the army in Mexico, to December 1st, '56, together with all correspondence on the subject. House: The Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation bill was passed after striking out $25,000 for Consular pupils.

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