American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-02-26

Correspondence oC the American Republican,
wLRST SESSION of she 2Jth CONGRESS.
W.sETrGroN. Feb. IS. 1876
SENATE.

tents referred TO committee on Eatehls'
Mr.. Dix presented a memorial praying for
the lorlGcation OF Genesse river.
hIg Benton, one from -- Baldwin, in re-
terence to the unpaid instalments of MeXlcanl
Indemnity; referred to the committee on For-i
e,gn Relations.
MIR. Johnson, Of La, from the committee on
Pensions, made several adverse reports.
Mr.. Simmons submitted resolution in
structing the Library committee to report bill
authorizing Hiram Powers to make an Eques-
trian statue of Washington in Rome lies over
Mr.. Davis submitted u resolution directing
the committee on Naval Affairs to test Isl
steam propeller; lies over.
A variety of adverse reports upon individual
cases, heretofore made, were read and concur
red with.
A bill to apply certain alternate sections of
the public domain toward the completion of
works of internal improvement in the State of
Michigan and for other purposes, was taken
up, and
MIR. Woodbridge explained its purpose, and
arged its passage at considerable length, but
before any action could be had upon it, the
morning hour expired, and
Mr. Dickinson took the floor in continuation
Of his remarks of yesterday upon the Oregon
resolutions. Mr.. ID. occupied much time in
review of the past diplomatic action between
This Government and that of Great Britain, in
which he contended that VIC had invariably |
been worsted.
Mr.. J. M. Clayton asked him what he meant
by saying, yesterday, that he was ready to
meet Great Britain half way, and in spirit of
compromise, in making commercial treaty?
MIR. D. replied that he meant, if England
conceded advantages to us, we, in turn, should
ooncede them to her to the same extent; but he
dad not mean TO connect this subject with that
Of Oregon.
In concluding, Mr.. D. said he fully agreed
with the Senator from Michigan, (Mr. Cass)
that it was better to fight for the first inch than
the last-for the door-sll than the hearth
sone-the porch than the altar.
Mr.. Dayton rose next, and moved post
pSnement Of the subject before the Senate, for
& fortnight from Monday next. There was
considerable other business awaiting the action
Of the Senate, to which only one hour a day,
a0d not that, was now devoted.
Mr.. Allen opposed this motion, and spoke of
the bad moral effect it would have if the Sc
nate faltered in the least now that they had
.aken up this matter. The world would put
the worst construction upon such course.
MIR. Dayton replied that the Senate need not
Gear the scrutiny into their motives. The tone
of the foreign press, and the language of the
Queen and of English statesmen, was extreme
" conciliatory; and we might shew our appre-
cation Of its character by acting calmly, and
ID a manner that evnces no hot haste, no ram
pant zeal to give this Notice.
Mr.. Calhoun hoped the motion of the Sena-
tor from N, J. would not prevail. He sugges-
led the proprety Of taking The vote on the a. !
mendment proposed by the Senator from Ky
a; once this was the proper course, and then
we can know what is before US, and speak with I
more directness.
MIR. Cass rose. He was not about 10 make
4 war speech he said, and would not use the
word "nevitablc" if he could help it. (Laugh-
ler.) Mr.C however, did make war speech,
for he denied the pacific character of our for
sign news. In commenting upon the debates
in Parliament, Mr.. C. said that if Sir Robert
Peel, or the English Government, had really
designed to take the offer of the 49th parallel,
they would have recalled Mr.. Pakenham, and
sent some one else here to renew the offer.
Mr.. Berrien, in reference to the proposal of
MI Calhoun to vote now, said he desired first
to see the amendment which his colleague had
given notice he should offer.
Mr.. Ciayton's motion being withdrawn for
the purpose, MIR. Colsutt sent his amendment
up to be read. The substance of it is as fol-
lows, viz the President to give the Notice at |
the close of the session, and negotiation and
compromise to be fesorted to.
A motion to adjourn was made.
Mr.. Calhoun hoped we should meet with an
understanding that the vote would be taken, in
part, tomorrow. .... .T.
Mr.. Allen hoped otherwse-he saw no rea-
son why the vote should be take by halves.
Er. Crittenden agreed with the Senator from
Ohio He did not say that he would or would
he hy ha
Senator from Ga, in lieu of his own-he wish
cd 10 have it printed, that he might carefully
compare it with what he had offered himself.
Mr.. Calhoun again spoke upon the subject
of voting. He wished to address the Senate
before the debate was closed, but wished to
speak upon some specific proposition.
Mr.. Allen replied.
Mr.. Calhoun reioined. o..
Mir. Allen moved an Executive session.
Mr.. Mangum moved an ad journment; upon
which the vote stood thus-23 to 80; the Chair
voted no.
The Senate passed into Executive session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
AS the first business in order, after the read
ing and approval Of the journal,
The Speaker announced the reception of re-
ports from committees, and accordingly pro-
ceeded with the call
A large number of reports were made, be-
ing mostly of private character, adverse and
favorable to the relief of individuals.
AS among the few of the least public inter-
est, were the following:
From the committee for the District of Co.
lumbia, Mr.. R. M. T. Hunter reported a bill
to recede the city and county of Alexandria to
the State of Virginia. Read twice, referred
to the committee of the whole, and ordered to
be printed. ,nr
MIR J. B. King, from the committee on Ma
val affairs, reported bill to amend the act
organizing the Navy Department. Twice read,
referred to the committee of the whole on the