New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-05-30
NETWORK TRIBUNE.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE NETWORK TRIBUNE.
xxxIn CONGREss-Flrst session.

Berks County, Penn. asking for f'''','''',
r.-:g = a. .Ford adequate protection 70 tho
."' 49,, .-..,a.,s, He remarked that he had
haard Nth great regret, these interests as VIZ
c,bar manufacturing interests IA various par ~
tbe country were greety suffering - -.
a.; The country might be assured, that ui',. sli9
tiio5 question of Slavery was disposed oil, one
&C.. ar he other that none olthese interests could
,eceve any attention on the part oil Congress. or
himself he must say, that his mind was so entirety
ansrossed with the vital subject, that he had not
and could not give his attention to any otner SUP
;ect until that should be disposed Of When that
should have been accomplished without any ex-
trayegant measure of protection, he would be pre-
nayed and he believed all sides OF the House would
be resdy 10 look into these manufacturing interests
and afford such relief as might seem necessary, II
apv He moved that the petition be laid on the
table. Agreed to.
pondence between the Executive Department and
Persifer II. Smith and Gen Riley, in CALIFORNIA;,
sent into the Senate few days since. Agreed TO-
After the transaction of the usual morning bust
ness the bill 10 establish branch Mint at New
York was taken sp.
Mr.. BRADBURY moved TO amend the amendment
of Jefferson Davis, providing for two Assaylng
Offices in California, as to provide Mint and one
Assaying Office in San Francisco.
debate of considerable length ensued, in the
course of which Messrs. Seward and Dickinson
Enormously advocated the establishment OF the
Mint in New-York, which was opposed by Messrs.
Badger, Dawson and others.
The question being taken Mr. Bradburys
amendment it was agreed to, aud the amendment,
as amended, was then adopted.
Mr. BADGER moved to amend the bill by striking
out of the first section the provision establishing
n Mint in New-York, which was rejected-I cas-,
20; Nays 32-as follows:
YEAs-Bsdger, Berrien, Borsnd. Butler, Corwn, Davis
linz MaQnn
Peace PTsit Smith, Sprusnce, Sturgeon, Turner Under
wood, Wales Whitcomb
Bright Cass Chase Clarke, Clay Clemens, Davis OF Niles
Dickinson Dodge OF Wisconsin, Dodge of lowe, ouglss
ID ,wpes Fech Greene, Hamlin, Houston, Hunter Man
gum Norris Rusk, Sebastian, Seward, Shields soue, Up
ham, Waler.
The bill was then reported to the Senate, and the
amendment was concurred In.
Mr. BADGER moved an amendment, providing
that the act shall not go into effect, far re-
spects The Branch Mint at New-York, until the
Legislature of that State shall pass an act declar
ing the Mint property free from taxation
Mr DicKissoS said be would make no objection
to this amendment, although IL would cause some
delay in the operations OF the Mint.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD moved to amend the amend
ment so as to direct that the act shall not go into
effect until the New.York State Legislature shall
cede TO the United States exclusive jurisdiction
over the grounds appropriated for the use OF the
Mint
Mr.. DOWNS opposed tue latter amendmeut as un-
necessary and involving wrong principle, that OF
cedng to the United States jurisdiction over all the
buildings and grounds which Federal offices are
located.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD withdrew his amendment, aud
Mr. Badgers was then adopted. +,
The bill was then ordered to be engrossed and
read third time-by Yeas, "a; Nays, l7-objec-
ton being made to the third reading of the bill be-
fore its engrossment. The Senate then went into
Executive Session, and soon after adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
On motion OF Mr.. JONES, ordered, that when the
House adjourn TO day, it will be till to morrow
morning, at eight O'Clock, when an adjournment
shall take place till Monday, for the purpose Of hav
ing the hail put in Summer trim.
Mr. CONRAD presented resolution from the
Louisiana Legislature, asking that measures be
taken to prevent foundations OF the Mississippi
river. Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
Mr.. CASEY presented the resolutions from the
Legislature Of Pennsylvania, on the subject Of
Agriculture.
Bills for the construction of certain roads in Min
nesota, passed.
The bill authorising the President to negotiate q
treaty with the Indians of Oregon, for the extin.
punishment of their claims to lands. passed.
The House then went into Committee Of the
Whole on the State of the Union, aud resumed the
consideration Of the bill to create an office OF Sur
veyor General OF public lands in Ore goa, aud 10
provide for the survey, aud make donations to the
settlers, of said public lands
The amendment pending was to confae 0ona.
tons OF land t0free whites.
Mr. GIDDEGs Free Soil of Ohio earnestly Cd.
posed it, aud spoke of the intelligence and patriot.
ism OF many blacks.
Mr. FIrcH (Locol of Indiana said, whether the
amendment was adopted or not, it would make no
Inference as the people Of Oregon have excluded
negroes, because they malgamate with, and lead
Indians to commit mischief
Me-. SAcKErr iWkig) Of New.York commended
tnat the Legislature Of that Territory have no pow.
or 10 exclude any color Of people, and il Congress
see Il, to make grant of lands to white or black
persons they have the right Of grant for their own
benefit.
Mr.. CONRAD tWhigl of La. opposed the amend.
ment, and said that Mr.. Giddings endeavored 10
show the superiority Of the African over the eau.
cas.an ace and had offered an apology to the Com.
blacks. ""''e' s9ua' :" tue
Mr. dIpplsSs-I merely say that the white man
well. 80 "sNa'eS ninsen as
Mr. CONRAD thought tina. Mr.. Giddinvs wa, !,
some degree connected with the negro yscs NJ
{. was Of the opinion that il would hsnss, III,
races to dIfiase the blacks the country on th
Pacific. y" 'ue
Mr.. McMuLLEs Loco DIVA replied to Mr.. Gid.
cings end said it trae that Virginia blood wa.
OF noble character whether in the veins Of the white
OF the block man. Laughter.l If Mr.. Giddings
goes to Virginia he will be invited to associate with
mat race OF which he is the peculiar friend
Several others made remarks when the amend
neht TO insert free whites was agreed to by 81 to
Without coming to any conclusion on the BID, the
committee rose.
A.. 40 en- n.necsuai attempt was made to fix another
Tbs un NY special consideration of the bill.