Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-19
WAsHrNaroN, Feb. 10.

WAsHINaToN, Feb. 10.
Senate.--Mr. Downes presented petit
ton for the establishment of mail steamers
between Vera Cruz, via Tompico.
Mr.. Fish presented petition from the
Banks in Albany, and of Members of the
Legislature of New York, in favor of
mint in New York city.
Mr.. Pearce reported bill directing pay
ment into the treasury of all money collec-
ted in California by military contributions
or otherwise, prior to the admis sion into the
Union, with amendments.
Mr.. Gwynn gave notice Of his opposi-
ton to the bill and several amendments
He intended to offer bill making land war;
rants assignable. Referred to the Commit
tee on Public Lands.
Mr.. C!arke's non-intervention resolution
was taken mp, and Mr.. Cass delivered his
speech. He proclaimed Kossuth's doctrine,
that one government had right TO interfere
in the domestic concerns Of another, and
that the United States should assert that
doctrine, reserving to itself to determine
when the time shall arrive for its forcible
maintenance. He did not think that we
were yet prepared to go to war in defence
of that doctrine, but held that we should
watch with jealous vigilance, the encroach-
ments Of foreign powers upon the continent
and re-asserted Mr.. Monroe's doctrine on
this point. He alluded to its violation by
the French in La Plata, and by the English
Government in Nicaragua. He repeated
the declaration made to Kossuth, that the
United States could not assist Hungary now
by arms, and that our influence must be a
moral, not physical one. After he had con-
cluded, Mr.. Cass said he would reply to
! to Mr.. Clarke on another occasion.
Mr.. Clemens got the floor, and the sub
ject was postponed to Thursday.
Mr.. Badger speaks tomorrow on the
Compromise resolutions.
After an Executive session the Senate
adjourned.
Housr.-Mr. Faulkner was appointed Oh
the Committee Of Military Affairs, in III,
place of Mr.. Bent.
The first business was, on motion, to re-
consider the vote and resolutions calling iol
information whether steps had been taker
to protect our Oregon emigrants, and if not
that a corps Of Mounted RiAemen be de-
tailed for that service.
Mr.. German said that the recommends
ton of the Secretary of War, that Infantr,
be dispatched for that service was novel ant
extraordinary, and contrary to military ex
perience.
Mr.. Brooks charged him with on attemp
to take from the President the control of III,
army. which Mr.. German disclaimed.
; The debate was continued by Messrs
: Carter, Marshall Of Kentucky, Durham an,
others.
The resolution was finally Withdrawn b,
the mover, and the House adjourned.
WAsHISeroS, Feb. IL, 1852.
SESATE.-A communication from tn
Secretary of State was received, relating t
, a resolution asking information regardin
the Board of Commissioners on Mexica
Claims. The Secretary Of State says III
appropriations made by Congress more tina
| covered the awards of the Commissioners.
A communication was received from tn
President with the correspondence re.ativ
to the Prometheus outrage. Ordered to b
printed.
Petitions for additional compensation fc
taking the census, were presented
The exile resolution was then taken W
Mr.. Seward spoke in its favor.
Housr.-Mr. Stratton presented resc
luton Of the New Jersey Legislature,
favor of the compromise and against the a
iteration or repeal of the fugitive slave law
Laid on the table and ordered to be printed
Mr.. Giddings desired to discuss the ques
ton of printing, which led TO discussion
in which he and Stanley had fierce person
al debate. The latter said Giddings delaye
the business of the House as much as an
ten men.
The debate was continued in strain
the coarsest invective.
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