Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-04-19

years IN the transp0ftNt10n Oh the gIcas COutheIH
mail It had performed this duty regalariy and sat
isfaetorily but finding that the situation Of the Road
was becoming 50 ruinous that in all probability it
could not comply much longer with the acquisitions
of its contract. it compelled to undertake the
renovation of it's condition. and with that object IN
view, had made arrangements with company in
England to obtain supply of iron to relay it. The
object of the bill under consideration was to extend
the time of payment of the duties the importation
Of this iron The bill contemplated appropriation
Of public moneys no diminution of the revenues of
the Government but merely extension of the time
of payment for the period of four years and in order
to insure the regular and punctual discharge of these
annual instalments, it authorized the Postmaster
General to retain annually out of the moneys which
might be due from the department for mail service
to the company, sufficient amount to meet and dis
charge their instalments. It would be perceived
from this provision, that the Government risk
of losing any of its revenue but the contrary,
it held the payment in it's own hands-t became its
own paymaster But in order to remove any uneasi-
ness which might be felt this head, the bill fur
ther provided good and ample security-that such
security as by the district judge might be deemed
reasonable and satisfactory should be given by the
company for the ultimate discharge of these Duties
He (Mr. Al would observe, in conclusion, that as
the provisions of the bill reasonable the relief
of such character as would enable the company to
discharge its contract for the transportation of the
United States mail and the ultimate payment of
duties well secured he hoped opposition would be
raised to the passage of the bill.
The question was then taken and decided in the
Affirmative 90, noes q ~
- l.
Messrs. Stanly, Ashe, and Venable and opposed by
Stevens, of Pennsylvania, and other members from
that State 1t was finally passed by vote of yeas
| 70, nays y. -asfE
The remaining part of the day was occupied in the
reception of reports and the consideration of private
business, of little interest to readers.
| FRIDAY April 12.-SENArE.
Mr.. Seward presented memorial for reduction
in the rates of postage and for trial of fugitive slaves
by jury and the repeal of all laws which require the
people of the free States to support slavery.
Other petitions were presented.
Mr. Benton called up his resolution to subscribe
for analytical index of the laws of the U. States
After remarks the sub ject from Messrs. Benton,
Underwood, and Others the subject passed over
Mr. Dickinson called for the consideration of the
deficiency bill. .s-z.
1 Mr.. Webster wished to continue the proceedings
on the subject left unfinished yesterday. 1t ev
dent that the subject was now much perplexed by
the motion of the Senator from Missouri. He wa
convinced after the proceedings of yesterday, tina
, we could not get to Committee without great de
lay. He had made an honest effort to comply Will
the wishes of those who desired reference to Com
> mittee.
Mr. Clay said we all wanted some practical action
He thought we had better proceed to appoint com
mittee 1t would do no harm and might do good
Whenever the California bill should be taken up, ht
would pledge himself to the territorial govern
ment an amendment to it. He assured gentlemen
that they would not arrest, tho they might impede
e the appointing of Committee could they avoi
e action on the California bill.
Mr. Benton replied, aud offered instructions to tn
Committee, embracing nine additional propositions
: which were read for information of the Senate.
: Mr.. Benton wished to be heard on these subjects
: Mr.. Dickinson insisted upon his motion to take u
n the deficiency bill, which was agreed to-
Mr.. Dickinson explained at length the state of tn
t patent Office structure
e debate arose between Messrs. Dickinson, Pearct
d Hunter, and Foote. Without any conclusion, tn
o Senate adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
: The House, during the principal part of the day
} was engaged in the consideration of private bill
= among which the Senate bill granting half pa
g pension to the widow of Major General Worth Tn
3. bill was laid aside for further consideration
/ Mr.. Burt, from the Committee to investigate til
$ relation and conduct of George w. Crawford Seer
y tary of War, towards the Galphin claim, reporte
that the Committee were of opinion that the resol'
ton of the House restricts their inquiry to the rel
q ton and conduct of the said George w Crawford t.
wards that decision, and does not authorize them
l. inquire whether there anything unusual or in
he proper in allowing interest the same and they
s. the instruction of the House.
rs Mr.. B. disclaimed any desire on the part Of ii
Committee to have their powers enlarged but felt
to be their duty inform the House of their opnio
Several resolutions were offered to meet the cas-
y when finally the following resolution, submitted
" Mr.. Harris, of Illinois, was. under the operation
3 the previous question, passed, viz:
Resolved, That the Select Committee appointed by Il
in relation to the Gaphn claim be instructed to
full Investigation report to this House the origin and
tie ure of said claim the circumstances attending its
on before the departments of the government and the
of the bill authorizing the payment of the said cla
of the agents who have prosecuted and
the the paid said claim, both of inter
d principal and whether the has been paid in
formy with law precedent; the of the ndyidu
whom the money has been paid and the amounts rece
the interests of the persons receiving said
said claim and how said interest in said claim has orr
mated to each of said persons and all matters in
pertinent the inquiry and that they have to
led for persons and papers.