Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-28

Mr.. HOUSION, from the Committee on Con-
ference on the disagrecing votes Of the two
Houses on the amendments TO the Indian Appro-
priation bill, made report on the subject which,
after explanation by that gentleman, was adopted:
DESTRUCTION OF GREYTowN. 1901
Mr. CHANDLER asked consent to introduce
the following resolution, but objection was made:
B,,o,r That the President Of the United States be
respectfully requested TO furnish 70 the House Of Repre-
at the Departments relative to the destruction Of
Greytown Cor San Juan del Nort by Captain Rollins OF
dcnt be requested furnish 70 the House copies Of the
instructions given TO Captain Hons relative to the de
Tnited states upon the authorities of Greytown San
Juan del Norte before the bombardment and destruction
Of that place.
AFFAIRS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND
SPAIN.
Mr. BARKSDALE asked leave 10 introduce
the following bill, the title Of which was read for
information:
Whereas The President his message to the House Of
Of 18TH of March, 1854 communicated
fact that he had presented to the court Of spain qps
ops pending between government and that Of Her
Catholic Majesty; and In view Of the possible failure am
caby adjust existing dculties and Of the degree in
which they involve the honor and security OF the United
states did suggest In anticipation Of any such centn-
sency proprety Of provisional measures being taken
Ind srsos, Nothing has occurred within the knwledge
Of House to change the character Of our relations with
pBe Z snooed Jy The Senate aud House Of Representative,
f IN, Tr,fe ns In Congress assembled That the Of
ten millions Of dollars be and the hereby appro
prated out any money In the treasury not otherwise
appropriated 10 be used by the President OF the United
states during the Of Congress- necessary either
In negotiating provide against threatened injury to the
interests the United States In such preparation as IN
his Judgment may be required TO ensure the Observance OF
our Just rights to obtain redress for injuries received
and TO vindicate the honor Of our flag"
Several gentleman objected.
Mr. BARKSDALE said that his intention was
merely to move the reference Of the bill 10 the
Committee on Foreign Affairs
ARMY BILL.
The House resumed the consideration Of the
bill TO regulate the pay and increase the efficiency
of the army, and for other purposes. a~
| Messts. PHELPS and ORR severally expressed
their views in favor of those parts the bill which
propose TO increase the pay OF the rank and nile,
| and 10 encourage promotion from the ranks. they
| thought the measure ought to be amended.
| With this view the last named gentleman moved
| that the House resolve itself into COMMITTEES OF
| the Whole on the state Of the Union on this sub
| jcct.
The motion was agreed to and Mr.. MILLsoN
was called to preside.
| Mr.. LETCHER spoke in condemnation ofthe
| increase Of salaries, and advocated the amend
ment TO strike out that part of the bill which in
! creascs the pay Of all commissioned officers.
1 Afer further debate this was agreed to; when
| the committee rose.
| CALL FOR CORRESPONDENTS.
1 Mr.. ORR submitted the following resolution,
which was adopted:
RS,o-~ rhst the President The United States Be re-