The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-05-24

The result OF the vote on laying the,
resolution on the table was snnounoed-a
yeas 65, nays 1874.
Several members moved that the HouSS
adjourn.
Mr.. Farley moved that the House adj
journ till Monday next. Negatived-56-
against 1871. rsstesr ~ nr
Another unsuccessful motion to adjourn
was made. Cries Of "question, "ques-
ton" so loud that the crowd in the lob.
bes rushed to the bar, supposing fhere
was fight. A call OF the House and .
motion to adjourn were submitted in quick.
succession. Cries of "question" broke
forth with renewed vigor, and amid the
noise the resolution was seconded by &C.
clamation
Mr.. Goodrich noved to adjourn.
After various efforts. amid much ex-
citement, to stave off the main question
on Mr.. Richardson's resolution, ii was
ordered to be put-yeas 1877, nays 81.
Mr.. Washburn moved to lay Mr. Rich.
ardson's motion on the table. i.,i39s1
The Speaker decided the motion OUT
Of order.
After calling the yeas and nays until Is
minutes past s, :.
Mr.. Stuart, Of Ohio. having called Tor
the first part Of Mr.. Richardson's resolu-
ton, proposing to close the debate on the
Nebraska bill on Saturday next at noon,
it was carried-yeas ia, nays SO.
! The House then (yeas 1873, nays 53b
passed the remainder of Mr.. Richardson o
resolution, postponing the Pacific Rail-
road Bill un til the 24th inst. ss,f
The House then adjourned. aa
This was the result Of the Democratic
caucus held before the meeting Of the
House this morning. 5;s.s
WASHINGTON, May Is.
HousE-Immedia,ely after meeting. the
House went into committee on tina Me-
braska bill.
Mr.. Maxwell spoke in favor.
Messrs. Giddings, Flagher and May
all, made strong speeches against it.
SENATE.-Aiter Mr.. Cass had conclu.
ded his speech yesterday, the subject was
referred, when the Senate adjourned with
out other business,
To-day, Mr.. Mall ory offered resolu.
ton declaring that the recent acts Of the
Cuban authorities clearly show q design
to throw Cuba into the hands OF the Afri-
can population. an event SO detrimental to
the United States. g
Mr.. Sumner objected to the considers.
ton OF the resolution at this time.
MIR. Mallery called the attention of the
Senate to a quotation made by Mr.. Bad.
ger yesterday, from the Catholic news.
paper called the Shepherd Of the Valley.
to the effect that as soon - Roman Catho.
:s,5-> e has
would put an end TO religious .oieration,
therein. He said that papsr was not an
organ Of the Roman Catholic church; that.
the Bishop OF St. Louis had publicly re.
pudiated the paper. -s--re--.
j WASHINGTON, May Is.
HoUsR.-The Speaker laid before the
House message communicating in reply
to the resolution of the House-for the
copies of the correspondents between this
! and foreign governments upon the subject
of rights accorded by declaration or other
wise 10 neuirals. and rights claimed by
belligerents in the war pending between
European Powers. The first Is from the
British Minister to Mr.. Marcy, dated April
: 1851, in which tits sci forth that as France
/, and England have agreed not to issus
. letters of Marque, it is confidently hoped
that the U. S.. Government will receive
with satisfaction the movement, and will,
in a spirit Of justice and reciprocity give
; orders that no priyateer under Russian
. colors shall be equipped or admitted with
: its prizes in ports Of the U. States, and
also that citizens Of the U. Staies. shall
vigorously abstain from taking part in
= ~ Al
!, measure opposed to the duties Of strict
!. neutrality. The next letter is one similar
. TO The above from the French Minister.
Mr.. Marcy replied 10 both Of them, un-
der date Of April 8, expressing the opinion
! that free ships make free goods, which the
United States have SO long and strenuous-
:, ly contended for as neutral right, and
in which some Of the leading powers ol
Europe have cohcurred. 1t has received
;. qualified sanction by practical, obsef.
II vance of it in the present war, by Grsal
!. Britain and France. Notwithstanding the
sincere qualification which Her Majesty
declaration has given to the President, 4
: would have been enhanced il the rule 81,
luded to had been announced not only q
= one which would be observed in the pres
:. ent war, but as one which would be OBJ
!, served in every future war in which En-,
: gland shall be . party. Is, sassa iss.;5,
= The documents were referred 10 Ii,
!" Committee on Foreign Relations.
The House went into Committee on tn,
Nebraska bill, and the debate thereof
continued until lii o'clock Pm. .s.,s
Messrs. Taylor, Of Tennesse. Went
worth. Of Massachusetts. and Meacheu
H. -
and Mr.. Kerr in favor. 81 s..,s .as !.
~ 1The Island Of Cuba--which is nov
in consequence Of recent occurrences, en-
~ gaging large share Of attention in d,
Winds of the American public-is one o
the most valuable districts Of territory ii
'e the world. Its annual productions {,
:. southern paper ssatssl comprise slS. 500,
IS 600 worth Of sugar, 4i5. .0O0. 900 worth o
, tobacco, $2,3lO.O00 worth Of coffee. e4.
D. OOO. 900 worth of corn and 81 O0O m