Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-01-28
,r,,,pry.sECoND CONGRESS.
MONDAY, January i9, 1852.
SENATE.

~ ,,esen,ed the memorial Of the N. York
MI oionzation Society," urging the estaollshment
Sae, Of steamers between the Onited STATES ana
Of lIn' Peerred TO the committee on naval affairs
Africa aoIton presented petitions in favor Of new
MI commissioners on claims against Mexico.
board % SIMMER offered resolution, which was laid
Mr., irecng an inquiry into the propriety of abol-
OTe h shirt ration in the navy, and OF increasing
ishlhS ,bIv nav of the enlisted seamen.
the ron introduced bill! authorizing the Post
MI. General 10 contract for carrying the mall In
masssa between Jersey city and Galway Ireland
se Mr Clarke introduced the following JOINT reSou
MI ;aL were read twice and ordered to be print
lions, whlc" WIZ
ed RssOlped. &C., That Congress recognizes and
b" these manifest truths: THAT governments
Teau!,;, Limited among men to secure the lnallenaole
b,s of life, liberty and me pursuits %
ngas; their just powers from the consent OF the
defl'Is that whenever any form of government
gOVelneo SIruc,ve Of these ends, it is the right of
becO. to alter or abolish 1t, and to constitute
the Porrernnent laying its foundation upon such
ne" sIs and organizing its powers in such form as
as to them shdiI ,,
anu naG That while claim for ourselves these
he"boosive rights of sef-government, and also as
cnseouence of sovereignty, the right to be exempt
h coercve control or interference of others in
from 'o ouoent of our internal affairs, we concede
the n.a The same measure of right, the same I'M
"nai6ed independence. -,
:.J"nenGent sovereignty that we recognize, In our
pou-se with other nations, governments defacto,
intercourse u;r;nr nv what means they have been eS-
aT in What manner they exercise their pow
eis psso,,d. That this government has solemnly a
ne I'D will perseveringly adhere to as princi.
uOP'eG' ana,onaI action, the advice given by Wash
P.on in his farewell address 6 Observe good faith
p5 instice towards all nations. Cultivate peace and
popv with ALL" Give to mankind the magnani-
nan0 and TOO novel an example of a people always
fneNto and h.pn
sSvmpaby for favorite nation betrays itself into
;;rination in the qUarres and wars of another,
Pbont adeouae inducement or justihcation.' "a
"anst the insiduous wiles of foreign influence the
,Iousy ola free people oughtto be constantly awake,
E eroion influence is the most banefu foe of repub-
iicsn Governments" THE true rule of conduct for
"s in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our
commercial relations, to have with them little po-
IircaI connection as possible. Why'quit own to
.and upon.. foreign ground Why, by interweav-
inc our destiny with that OF any part of Europe, en-
a1gIe our peace and prosperity in the tolls of Euro
mean ambition, rvaIshp interest, humor or caprice.
Re,Ohed That while cherish the lveliest SYM
vahv towards all who strive for freedom of opinion
and for free Institutions, yet recognize our true
noey in the great fundamental principles given to
rs BY Jefferson Equal and exact justice to all men
Of whatever State persuasion religious or political
peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all
nations enangling alliances with none.
Resulted, That although we adhere to these essen
and lasting foundation of our prosperity and happi-
ness yet whenever prudent foresight shall warn US
that our liberties and institutions are threatened, then
inst regard our own safety will require to adj
vance to the conflict, rather than await the approach
of the foes of constitutional freedom and of human
liberty.
The joint resolution making land warrants assigna-
Bile was then taken up.
Mr.. Underwood offered substitute for the whole,
which, after being amended, was adopted in commit
tee. 1t is still pending.
Mr.. Walker offered amendment allowing every
person 81 years of age upwards, or heads OF samI-
lies l6O acres Of the public lands without charge,
on condition that it be cultivated, &c. for five years
Pending which, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House to-day, after debate, ordered one hum
ded thousand copies of the condensed report of the
Superintendent of the Census 10 be printed.
Mr.. Martin of New York, moved that the rules be
suspended to enable him TO submit resolution, in
structng the committee elections to enquire into
the return of Mr.. Bernhese, who holds seat in the
House of Representatives for the territory of Utah.
and TO ascertain and report if any course had been
pursued in proving his return, which is calculated to
vitiate the election. He said from information which
had been received there was no doubt in his mind
that the gentleman to whom the resolution alludes,
holds his seat without the shadow of law in his |
favor.
The motion 10 suspend the rules was negatived, and
the resolution lies over
'''' O'HSmdH, VI IN S'S WOV6u 10 SuSpcnu
rules, to enable him TO submit resolution to the fol-
lowing effect That whereas, some of the States OF
The Union have by their Constitutions provided for
The absolute expulsion of free negroes from their ter
rones, while others have accomplished the same Oh |
lect BY legislation; and whereas, complaints have
Oeen made on the subject of other States and by for
en nations, is resolved that in the opinion of the
house OF Representatives, it is the inconroverable
ngn OF the States of the Union, exclude partially
or wholly negroes, whether free or slaves and that
such such procedure affords ground Of complaint on
"e part oil other States nations.
Inc yeas and nays were called the motion to
suspend the rules, when it was negatived by vote
Vi S9 IN the affirmative, and 95 in the negative.
lhe House adjourned.
Photographed for the Richmond Enquirer]
WASHINGTON, January %, 1859.
IN The Senate, to-day, MIR. Walker presented res
WV u' p authorizing the employment Of ice boats
"T IT, + o'9mac river. Referred TO a committee.
i ,"e House continued the discussion the SUBJ !
''E r o. The Mexican Indemnity.
WE .pe correspondence between Mr.. Rives and Mr.. !
on relative TO French affairs, is published
Js",. Nh Webster directs Mr. Rives to acknowl- |
t I'VE me new form of Government, as established