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sent TO MT. Lawrence, American Minister al |
London. Instructions have also been sent to
Commodore Parker, and the President announ-
ces that he will soon transmit to the Senate all
correspondence concerning the outrage. Third
OH answer relative to the resolution Of March
last. Fourth, an answer relative to the resolu-
ton of the 9Th inst, calling for correspondence
Of Mr. Niles, late Charge to Sardinia, OH the
subject of ship canal, to unite the waters OF
the Atlantic and Pacific. This communication
TRANSMITS a despatch from Mr.. Niles on the SUD
iect, as also dispatches from the Secretary OF
State The several communications were laid
on the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Walker gave notice Of his intention to
introduce a Joint resolution, as to the eXpedien-
CIV of declaration to foreign governments, that
the United States hold it to be the right Of ev
cry nation to dispose Of its own affairs, without
foreign intervention; also, requesting the Pre- /
sident to negotiate 4 similar declaration by all
other governments.
The bill allowing pension to the widow of
Gen Worth was debated and ordered 10 be en-
crossed.
Mr.. Gwinn notified the Senate that he should,
on Tuesday next, call up for consideration his
memorial relative to logging in the Navy, as
the omnttce were DESTROYS to know whether
the Senate wished to restore the practice Of
fogging.
NJ. Mangum, Of North Carolina, appeared
and took his seat.
A message was received from the President,
in reply to the resolution of the last session,
concerning the navigation of the River St. Law
renee. Ordered TO be printed.
The special order Of the day, Nr. Foote'S
Compromise resolution, was taken up.
Nh Mason, OF Va, having the floor, proceed
ed to address the Senate. He narrated at some
length the proceedings Of Congress upon the
Fugitive slave law. lie spoke against the in
PRODUCTION of Mr.. Foote's resolution, and said
that all the Suites with the exception OF South
Carolina, were satisfied with the Compromise
Ineasures,an there was no necess ty of re-aiiirm
ing them.
Mr.. Brolhead corrected some statements
made by Mr. Rhet, and said that the Fugitive
Slave law has been. and would be, faithfully
executed in Pennsylvania. He inaonced the
action of the Legislature. and alluded 10 the re-
suit Of the last election in that State
Mr. Rhctt briefly explained,
Mr. Hale also addressed the Senate at con.
siderable length, agreeing with Mr.. Foote, that
the South had got all she claimed; but differed
from Mr.. Rhett, and sad that the North never
got her rights, and had gained nothing by the
Compromise measures except California.
Explanations and debate followed, between
Messrs. Foote, Stockton, Butler, Underwood
and Hale.
Mr.. Foote obtained the floor, when the Sen.
ate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Cartier asked the consent Of the House
to introduce a resolution to introduce a resolu
ton for the appointment of a committee Of five
to wait on Kossuh, on his arrival at Washing
ton, and introduce him TO the House.
Mr.. Jones, of Tenn, objected.
NJ CooIapo,- eub,oittod ro-oIn,ion ollo w
ing members of the present. and all future Con
crosses, such newspapers and publications a:
they might wish to select, not exceeding fou
copies daily.
Mr.. Meacham introduced bill, to pay tho
volunteers who were engaged in the battle o.
Plattsburg.
Mr.. Bovine offered resolution, that the U
s. sfo I'D grant l60 acres of land to each of TIT
Hungarian exlles who were brought over b,
Government
Mr.. Hall wishing to debate the subject, tn
resolution was laid over.
Mr.. Hubbard offered a resolution, disavow
ing all political meaning in the kossuth reso
luton
Mr.. Clingman wishing to debate the resOlu
ton, it was laid over.
Mr.. Ciingman offered a resolution to modi'
the rules, so to admit Kossuth upon the foo
of the House. Laid over.
Mr.. Akin offered resolution, inquiring int
the expediency of granting bounty lands to Ger
tain volunteers in tie Florida war.
On motion of Mr.. Johnson, the resolution
was amended, SO Us to include the volunteer
ii the Cherokee war.
Onmotion of Mr. Meacham, the resolution
was further amended, to include the volunteer
in the battle of Pattsburg pending whic
amendment the House adjourned.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is.
NJ. Underwood presented petition in rela
ton to the Texas bonds, amounting TO upward
Ct 5l2,000,00', and to pay which the Govern
ment has only IS 100000. The petition, whic
asks for relief. was appropriately referred.
Mr.. Hale introduced resolution, passed b
the New Hampshire Legislature, IN favor of es
tablishng an Agricultural Bureau, which wa
ordered to be printed.
The bill granting pension TO the widow c
Gen. Worth was passed
Mr. Hale made personal explanation rela
tive to some Of his remarks on Supreme Coul
Justices, yesterday.
Messrs Douglas and Underwood briefly eS
planned the subject.
The Senate then resumed the considerable
Of the special order, Mr.. Foote'S Comproms
resolution.
Dir. Badger submitted an amendment, to cor
slider the Compromise measures final until the
abuse requires amendment. lie explained, an
said that his design was TO obvnte objection
The amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Foote spoke at considerable length i
support of the resolution. and in reply to NJ
Rhett. He indicated his respect for II
memory of Mr.. Calhoun and for South Carol
ma
HOUSE.
The Speaker presented a communicate
from the Secretary of State, concerning the el
pendituros Of an agent to the Sublime Porte
A communication was received from tire SCI
rotary of " ar, stating that nearly $4,000, of tt
1000 appropriated for the expenses of Am
Boy, remained unexpended.
Mr. Chandler submitted resolution that Il
Speaker cause such arrangements to be mad
III the interior of the hall as may be deemc
necessary for the comfor. and health Of Il
members.
Mr.. Walsh moved that the House 20 I'M
Committee of the Whole upon the Joint reso