Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03

In the Senate, Mr.. Foster Of New York,
introduced joint resolutions for the annexa.
ton of Texas; the same, believe, verbat-
i'm, as those introduced into the House to-
day by DIR. Milton Brown, of Tennessee.
A discussion of some length took place
on the claim of les King, late Navy
Agent, | think, at Norfolk, when the Senate
went into executive session.
A number Of nominations, understand,
were disposed Of to-day; among others, that
OF William II. Polk, brother Of the Pres-
dent elect, as charge to Naples, in place OF
the present incumbent, who desires to be
recalled.
MIR. Polk, the new Charge, is a very gen
tlemanly, and as far as | can discover,
highly discreet and intelligent person, and
will undoubtedly, be creditable 10 the gov
eminent which he will have the honor to
represent. have heard an old observer of
matters and things say, that there had alrea-
dy been some thousands of different rei
sious creeds, all deduced from the same
revelation, many of them from the same
texts, and there was room enough 10 deduce
as many thousand mure from the same pre-
misses. So with young Mr.. Folks nomna-
ton by Mr.. Tyler, as Ch'rge; there have
already been as many and different specu-
la!ons as to its significance, deduced from
the occurrence, as there arc colors 10 the
rainbow; and as the public are evidently
still unsatsfied. there will, before the thing
dies away, probably be as many more. 1t
principally affects the "cabinet makers"
who think that this has given them a peep
into futurity, which is not 10 be mistaken
All will be known, however. in short time
and no doubt the matter will keep
WASHINGTON, Jan. IA, 1916.
Mr.. Haywood brought bis long expected
bill for the Annexation of Texas forward in
the Senate, and explained its provisions at
great length. 1t is a measure Of comprom-
use, for the annexation Of Texas, and 10 re-
store the ancient limits of the Republic
1t provides for the division of the territory
by line running due east and west Gu the
34,h degree oflatitude, and prohibits slavery
north of that line. The bill was read first
and second time and was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations, but it
will be published Immediately, and lis de-
tails can then be more infinitely examined.
Haywood's speech made on this occasion
has excited deep interest with all parties
on the annexation question. 1t was mas
tcrly effort, and future Developments may
sosn show the effect which itproduced. 1t
may possibly happen that the Southern
Wings may unite in support ofthis plan it
has already the approval of many distin-
guished Democrats; Northern Wings too
may find it more consonant with their views
than some others, and thus it may become
the measure Of fhe session. Time will de-
termine.
In the discussions which are now taking
place in relation TO Texas, there is frequent
complaint made of paucty ofinfornaton re
speeding that country. Mr.. Pratt Of New
York, deems essential that IFS true cond
ton should be known before we enter with
it into any "entanglng alliances" and hence
he has this day induced the House to pass
resolution calling for the needful informa,
ton.
His resolution directs the Secretary OF
State TO communicate to the House of Rep
resentatives such information as he may pos
sess, or may be able to procure, ofthe whole
amount of the debt of Texas--the amount
for which bond or scrip have been issued
and the present market value Of such scrip
or bond in Texas, in the United States, and
in Europe-,he amount in value of the ex-
ports from, and the imports into, Texas for
the years 1913 and 1914, with the amount
of revenue accruing and collected for the
SINE years, with the expenditures for the
same time-also, the present population OF
Texas, distinguishing in number between
free and slaves-also, the quantity i, acres
of land which it is supposed IS covered by
valid grants from the present and former
governments of that country-and tho esti-
mated quantity, in acres of good and arabic
land, suitable for cultivation, which remains
ungranted within the undispuied and &C
knowledged limits of Texas, as the same ex-
listed prior 10 the year 1884. IL his reso-
luton should meet with faithful response
mass Of valuable information will be sup
piled, which will aid materially in the for.
nation of correct opinions, and the arrva
at correct conclusion; in relation TO coun
try which is likely to affect SO vitality the
peace, prosperity, and security of,his Union
A report has been received in the Senate
l from the Secretary of The Treasury in reply
to resolution, which exhibits the receipt:
and expenditures for the months of Novem
4 Der and December, 1874. The total re-
receipts were 50, 1885, 300. and the expend
lures So, l6s,743, the current expenses ex
ceeding the receipts in those two months
BY the sum of S435, 543,7S. In November
] however, the rece!p's exceeded the expen
ditures; the great deficiency of receipts, q
excess of expenditures, being in the month
Of ecember. In that month the receipts
were S1,265, 200, and the expenditures S l.,
s14,l64. The expenditures during the
same period for the redemption and interes
of Treasury Noles and Public Debt, were
1852 200, of which S25l ,203 was paid r
redemption, and Si30,997 interest. Iht
amount redeemed in November was $685..
90, and in December, S92,292. The
amount of interest paid in November was
| 81 ,40l, and in December 1926, 800.
January Il, 1915.
The first regular business which came VI
before the House tbs morning, wss prop
osition by Mr.. Caleb Smith of Indiana, ma
king the bill for the continuation OF The
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