Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
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bill.
Mir. Gwin gave notice of a bill ameudin,
the Judicial system, by establishing an addi'
tional circuit.
Mr. Pearce reported a bill Distributing tho
settlement Of claims and accounts among tbe
accounting officers Of the Treasury. Tho
bill provides for the classification. dls,ribu.
ton and revision of accounts among the die.
ferent Auditors and Commissioners. tho
manner Of prefcrring unsettled claims ana
penalty Of fine not exceeding $4,000 for Gu.
ure Of any discussing officer to render M.
accounts, monthly or quarterly. as reon,red
by the Department, within ten DAYS after the
prescribed time.
alr. douglas offered a resolution nmand.
ing the joint rules of the two Houses prov,d.
ing that the first session of every future Con.
gress shall adjourn at ~ o'clock, meridian
on the FIRST Monday in May. Laid over.
Mr. Gwin, from the Naval Committee re.
ported joint resolution giving the consent
of Congress to the acceptance BY Lieut.. r.
Maury of a Gold Medal presented to him
by the King of Sweden.
The bill regulating the pay Of deputy
postmasiers was passed.
Mr.. Walker said he was authorized by
several friends of the Homestead Bill to saw
they would insist upon making 1t special
order from day to day til disposed Of. AL
so, that they would endeavor TO have action
on the vetoed Insane Land Bill this week.
The House resolution providing for the
adjournment, Of Congress on the 18th Au-
gust was taken up.
Mr. Gwin moved to amend by striking
out the l4th August. and inserting from Ju.
ly Eth TO October 10Th.
After some discussion the question was
taken on NJ Owns amendment and II was
agreed TO Yeas u nays rs The resolu-
ton as amended passed. yeas 25, nays Is
Senator Sddel, in Executive session to-
day, reported from the Committee on For
eign relations, proposition giving notice of
a ternnaiion of our treaty stipulation bind
ing as TO keep naval force on the Coast Of
Africa TO assist IN preventing the slave trade.
iioUsE. The House went into Commit
tee Of the Whole on the General Appropria-
ton Bill
Nr Brooks spoke on the subject Of the
Pacific Railroad.
lie opposed as unconstitutional the grant
ing Of lands for construction of the work.
The Constitution, contemplating a dispose
ton OF the public domain IN such manner
as will insure the benefit of all the States.
Mr.. Singleton severely commented on the
course Of Mr. Fillmore, for having submitted
TO the conduct on the part Of SPAN relative
to Cuban aiiiirs
lie enumerated various cases OF outrage
/ by the Spanish authorities. contending that
the execution Of Crttenden and bis compan-
/ ions. was IN direct violation of treaty stpu-
latiou- between the two governments. lie
would demand instant indemnity Tor outragcs
aud assurances that these things shall not
be repeated, and that a tribunal shall be rs
iablshed 10 Cuba with power TO settle dis.
pnies which may hereafter arise. Should
SPAN reiuse these propositions, 30 Just aud
reasonable 900 tleis character, hc would favor
bringing all the power Of the United States
+ TO bloceede,eyery Cuban port and take pos
session Of ihe island
Mr. Latham said M the midst of our gen
eral prosperity the business community has
hccn startled by various resolutions offered
here by gentlemen vino have paid attention
10 oar foreign relations. But gentlemen Of
iefcd their inspirations more IN the form Of
enquiry ilan Of suggestion. One thing op
crates as a drawback There were 30 ma.
ny teachers no vary tie doctrines they
would inculcaie, Il was difficult 10 determine
who were iho orthodox and who the false
As believer 10 nantes, destiny he wanted
the coast clear and explicit. Resolutions
had been introduced relative 10 the rights OF
neuiuls
II the present war IN Europe shall coniin-
ne for any considerable length Of time. good
sense on the part Of the couiending nations
will dictate such course OF policy towards
MS as will avoid any future misunderstanding
between Us. All we ask is a strict observ-
ance Of the rights Of neutrals. As 10 the
other set Of resolutions introduced here, he
admitted our relations with Spain are deli
cate. We have 40 idea any nation but
Spain shall hold Cuba, which Is in the con
ditIon OF a Spanish plantation badly worked
foi the proprietor. In the course Of time IL
will come under the hammer. We can pay
a sufficient amount to remove the mortgage,
but at the sumo time We will not allow any
other nation 10 bid for h.
II we litempt 10 acquire Cuba by an uu-
inst war with spain u viii endeavor 10 rcn.
der the island yalueess bY a violent change
in ats social condition. Sl, may determine
to set our slaves at liberty hat they may a.
venge themselves on the treolcs, who de-
sire annexation TO this country. We should
not rcsoH 10 force until We are prepared 10
do so, and when We 90 strike let US not
strike in vain.
Mr. Chandler said If he could not approve
Of the general remarks Of The gentleman, he
could approve Of their spirit.
After some further discussion the Com
mitiee rose and the House adjourned.
THURSDAY, June Is.
SENATE.-A resolution was adopted in
the Senate. providing for recess from the
Eth Of July 10 the 10Th OF October.
Mr. Hunters resolution providing that the
Senate hereafter meet daily at 10 o'clock
was rejected.
Adjourned
hlousE In House, Mr.. Brooks made a
speech against the constltutionality of gran
ting lands for the construction Of the Pscfc
railroad.
Mr.. Singleton, of Miss, spoke on the Gu
ba question He was for demanding instant
indemnity of Spain for past outrages, and
also assurances for further good behavior.
FRlDAr, June IL
SENAre.-The Senate has been engaged
today on the private calendar
The bill renewing patent to Moore &
IIaswell for a harvesting machine was reiec-
ted, % to l3.
The bill authorizing the coinage Of gold
pieces of the value respectively Of five and
ten eagles, was passed. ~ TO 10.
Several private bills were acted upon.
Adjourned to Monday.
IlousE.-In the House, Mr.. Houston ask
ed leave to introduce a ball reducing the du-
ty on imports Objected to.
The bill modifying the rates of postage
was then taken up, and Mr.. Odds spoke in
its favor
Gerrtt Smiths amendment, proposing to
! abolish the Post Office Department at the end
of two years. leaving the mail earring free
TO individuals, was rejected.
Mr.. fiayens moved to strike ont from Mr..
! Olds' substitute the first four sections which
proposed to shift the expenses of the frank
ing privilege to the Treasury Department.
Agreed TOO To "a.
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