Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18
THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.

! MONDAY, Feb. 9Th Senate. The joint resolu
tons of Mr. Clarke, re-afirming the doctrine o
non-interyenlioh, were taken up, and MIR. Clarke
addressed the Senate in support of them. His po
siuns were defended by copious extracts from The
writings Of Washington, jefferson, jackson, Polk
Webster and others After an executive session
the Senate adjourned.
Houss.-Ehe Bounty Land Bill was discussed
resolution was adopted TO inquire into mail stea-
mers contracts.
TUEsDAY.-Senate.-M Cass delivered his
speech ir favor OF Intervention. 1t is much more
moderate than his Banquet speech. He read il
from the MS. 10 prevent errors and miscOnstruct-
ions ofreporting.
The House was engaged in discussing resolu.
ton for company Of mounted rifles to protect the
Oregon emigrans.
Observation-Disclosures petition was pre-
senled by two adopted citizens, asking the sympa-
thy and ntercession of the Government in behalf
of brother of one of them, who is represented 10
be prisoner In Siberia, account Of an erroneous
decision of the Russian Government 1t was un.
derstood to be buresque of the Petitions in favor
Of interference in behalf OF O'Brian.
The resolution Of sympathy for the Irish exiled
patriots was taken up.
Mr.. Seward addressed the Senate in support Of
the resolution. lie portrayed in forcibe terms the
sufferngs Of Ireland continued for ages, which had
induced these men TO take up arms for their father
land.
Mr. Badger followed in opposition TO the resolu-
ton. lie opposed ii because it was interference.
1t placed the United States, if successful. under
obligations to England, who might with proprety
claim in return the pardon of persons convicted in
the Uuiied States of treason, or other offences
such, for instance, as the Chrsliana offenders.
Mr.. Cass replied and Mr.. Badger rejoined
MIR. Mason opposed the resolution. 1t was
kindred measure 10 that of Intervention prayed for
by kossulh, and should not be acted upon before
the resolutions upon non.irlervenllcn.
Observation-Disclosures of the New Jersey Legis-
lalure in favor of the compromise measures of the
last Congress, and against the repeal Of the fug-
live slave law, caused a stormy debate and much
violent language between Messrs. Giddings and
Stanley.
THURSDAY. Senate-Mr Miller presented
The joint resolution of the New Jersey Legislature
in favor Of the Compromise, and he and Senator
Stockton defined their positions.
The non-lnlervenlun resolutions were then Ia
ken ups and ME- Clemens spoke on the subject
He argued strict adherence 10 the policy of
Washington, and hoped the United States would
hot be induced to abandon it by the suggestions OF
dinner orators, overful of Champagne. The sub
ject was then postponed till Monday week.
Ho,Se.-The bill granting about a million and
halt of acres Of the public lands in Missouri crea-
ted short discussion, till The morning hour expr-
ed.
The Speaker reported messages from the Presi
dent, transmitting reports Of the Heads Of Depart
ments and copy of the dispatch forwarded TO the
American Minister at London, and the correspon
dence which followed with Her Britannia Majes-
y's Government, relative 10 the firing into the A.
mercan steamer Prometleus by the British brig Of
war Express.
A Bill authorizing the Secretary Of the Treasury
to pay sum sufficient 10 satisfy Judgment obtain
ed against Col. Mitchell for a tresspass committed
by him while serving in Mexico in pursuance of
orders from his superior officer, was debated and
fered 10 The Committee Of The Whole.
The bill for the publication of the laws in two
papers in each Congressional district having The
greatest cilculaiion and authorizing the publication
of the public advertisements in The same papers,
was taken up and discussed till tho adjournment.
FRIDAY.-Senate.-A warm discussion arose on
the bill TO establish Navy Yard and Dry Dock
at San Francisco.
The Senate then took up the Private Calendar,
and were engaged upon it The rest of the day.
House.-l'he House went into Committee Of
the Whole on the Private Calendar, the conside
ration of which occupied the entire days session.