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Congress.

Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, July 5, 1035.--An-
neration Of Isras.-Afer the disposal OF some pri-
vatc business, mr. Adams resumed his remarks i'm
affairs in relation TO Texas.
Several members wishing Mr.. Adams to waive his
right TO the floor TO give them opportunity of ma
king reports,
Mr.. Howard alluded to the time already expended
by the daily speeches of MIR. A., and objected TO his
allowing members 70 introduce other matters under
of his right 10 the floor He declared ina, at
this late period OF the session 1t should not be suf
fered
Mr.. Adams: The gentleman says, II shall not be
suffered" This comes with very bad grace from a
who, for tho last three years, has been constant
y interruptng me when have been speaking on any
important subject.
Here some smart sklrmishing moved between the
two gentlemen Of rather an amusing character. 1t
was cut short by the Speaker requesting Mr. Adams
to confne his remarks TO the subject before the
House.
Mr.. Adams then presented the copy Of report ON
the subject Of Texas, made by committee Of the
legislature Of Mississippi, and which had been enclo-
scd by the Texan Minister in a communication to
the Secretary of War. 1t contained the agreement
on which the request Of Texas, for annexation was
founded. 1t set forth that the great advantage anti
cipatcd by such step, was the perpetuaon of sla-
very, which institution, as it existed in the southern
states, was to be looked upon great blessi.e.-
Also, that the number of southern representatives.
would be thereby increased, so as eennferha,ancc
the efforts of the North. Mr.. A said he presented
the document 10 snow inc prot on which the whole
questca turned, VIZ that slapery-the South desi-
ring Texas because it would increase il, and the
North refusing the admission Of that republic on the
same ground He adverted at some length to the
policy of this government towards Mexico, and de-
clared that rom the commencement of the last ad-
ministration 1 the present day gross system of
dupcity had BE- en- pracuced towards that country,
under covert de- sign OF procuring Texas With
oat concluding he rave way TO the orders of the
day.
the House wenl into com uittee of the whole, and
took up the bill making Apr, pauon Ier expenses OF
the Indian department. in carry ug into eHect reates
with certain tribes of Indians.
warm debate arose on the p. oPrsty OF paying
the expenses Of delegation of Ssae. a Indians, who
came on last winter to protest against treaty then
about to be ratified; it was proved tn. me treaty
was annulled on their representation il 'as eonnd-
cred that they were entitled to their EXPENSE.
The committee then took up the
Ratification BiH-Mr. Mitchell submitted an
amendment appropriating "a 600 for repairing Fort
Niagara. After some debate II was agreed to.
West Point Acaaemy.-The bill making appropri-
atoms for current expenses of this establishment be-
iIg taken up, several Intellectual motions were made
TO lay it on the table,
The committee then considered bill for requla-
ting the time of holding courts in the northern cir
cult fthe State Of New York, and the bill making
appropriation tor the distribution Of certain books
among members Of Congress.
: The bills were then reported to the House. the
amendments concurred In. and after brief debate
severay read a third time and passed.
The House then went into committee of the whole
and took up the House bill making appropriation for
the construction and Improvement Of certain har-
bsrs for 1888.
Mr.. Dawson opposed it with great vehemence. He
denounced il as means of indirect taxation.
SENATE, July 5, 1s3s.-A great number Of memo.
ras the subject OF accidents board steam vessels
were presented and laid on the table.
On motion Of Mr. RoaHe the Senate concurred in tho
amendments Of the House, TO the bill ESTABLISHING
Criminal Court in the District ofColumbia.
Mr.. Upton. from the Committee Of Conference 81 the
two Houses in relation to certain amendments of the
House the Senate BILL making appropriation for GER
tain roads in Wisconsin, made report advising the
Senate 10 concur in all the amendments except four
The Senate then proceeded 10 the consideration Of
the bill representing the lives Of passengers
on board steam vessels which passed the House last
evening with sundry amendments.
The question being on agreeing with the amend
'nens, Mr. Grundy (who reported the bll) advised .
concurrence therein In his opinion the bill was ma
erially improved thereby.
Mr.. Clayton objected 10 the last amendment which
makes the Of vesseaesponsble for the actions
of others whom they sometimes can have no con-
rol.
Mr.. Webster. with view Of removing this objection
submitted substitute, declaring explosion to be pri-
ma Jaeia evidence Of neglect This being agreed to- the
bill returned the Hessc for its concurrence TO
he substitute for the Objectionable clause.
The bill to establish ard regulate the Navy rations
taken up, and after debate, laid the table.