Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-06-07
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
WAsHlNGroN, May 81

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Governor of the State in relation to the improve
| ment of Cape Fear river. .'-a,ss.A,s ss-fsfsss
Mr. johnson, from the committee on printing, re-
ported adversely printing 200 additional copies
of Sandford's Reports the Penal Codes of Europe
! and the administrative changes in France since the
! Revolution of 184S.
Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, opposed the report and
supported printing the extra number of so much as
relates to the European Penal Code.
! Messrs. johnson, Fitzpatrick and Fessenden re-
! piled, opposing the printing of any part.
Messrs. Badger and Seward supported the print
| The adverse report agreed to.
| Mr. Stuart offered resolution for adjournment
over from tomorrow till Monday to have the hall
| renovated. Adopted
Mr.. Adams resolution offered Yesterday direct
ing inquiry to granting pension to the widow of
Batchelder, killed in Boston while executing act
of Congress, taken up and adopted.
Mr.. Hamlin reported the House bill granting
register to the steamersE Paraguay.
Mr.. Benjamin withdrew his motion to reconsider
the vote adopting the order for subscription for s.
600 additional copies of the Congressional Globe
The resolution, therefore, is passed.
The bill supplementary to the act authorizing
taries public to take and certify oaths armations
and acknowledgements in certain cases. was taken up
and passed.
The vetoed insane land bill was taken up.
Mr.. Hunter addressed the Senate over an hour, in
argument that the bill unconstitutional.
Mr.. Foot followed reading an elaborate speech in
support of the bill.
Mr.. Badger, during Mr.. Foots Speech called the
tors were leaving for their homes 1t desirable
to know whether the meeting Monday next was
not for business not. Senator's before leaving
should know the fact.
Mr.. Gwin said it was certainly to meet for bust
ness.
Several Senators said nothing could or should be
done. Many Senators had gone home and would
not be back by Monday. No quorum would be
present.
Mr.. Badger with view of testing whether the
Senate would meet on Monday for business or not,
moved that when the Senate adjourn on Monday
next, it be to the Thursday following. Agreed to by
yeas 90 nays 16.
Many Senators then left.
Mr. Foot finished his speech and the bill was post
poned.
Mr. Slidel offered the following resolution, which
was agreed to:
Resolced That the Secretary of the Treasury be
requested to communicate to the Senate what is the
present condition of the building of tina United States
Branch mint at New Orcans--what sum will be ne
cessary to put the in proper state of repair
whether there be any such defect in the original
structure will, in his opinion, consulting wise
economy render it expedent to erect new building
on the present site of said mint? Also resolution
making similar enquiries respecting the Marine los
pital building near New Orleans
After short Executive session, the Senate adjonr-
ned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. Oliver, of Missouri, introduced bill provid-
ing for the survey and sale of the public lands in
the territory of Kansas and establishing land Of
flee therein. Referred to the committee on public
lands.
Mr.. Cutting suggested that it matter of the
highest Importance that they should now fix day
for adjournment. As respected himself it was some
what a matter of Indifference, but until day was
named he was satisfied but little if any business,
would be transacted The moment day shall be
fixed, they would always have large attendance of
members, and could despatch the public business
within reasonable time
Mr. Hem objected, unless the debate shall be
open to ALL
Mr. Cutting-Agrced; let's take it up
Mr. Henn-I obje"t.
On notion the House went into committee on
the Pacific Railroad bill.
Mr. Perkins, of Louisiana, alluded to address
published in the National Intelgenccr of this morn
ing, signed by five of the members from New York
in relation to the Nebraska bill and the Administers
ton. He defended Mr.. Soue from the attack made
upon his course at Madrid in the address.
Mr.. Peckham, one of the sgners, diselamed any
intention to reflect personally upon Mr. Soule
Mr.. Perkins then obtained leave to print speech
he had prepared on Mr.. Boyd's land bill.
\ message was received from the President of the
United States, through Sidney Webster, Esq, his
private secretary informing the House that on the
Both inst he approved and signed the bill for the
organization of the Territories of Nebraska and Kan
sas
Mr. Maurice defended the sentiments of the ad-
dress.
Mr. Smith, of Virginia, considered the address as
a vital stab at the democratic party and the admin
istration and said the gentlemen who signed could
longer be considered members OF the democratic
party. -.. -.
The committee rose and the House adjourned.
There is reason to believe, that an application will
be made to Congress by the President on or before
the 18th of June for provision in the civil and dl
plomatic bill to enable him to send special COM
mission to the government at Madrid for the purpose
of stating what we intend do about Cuba and,
meanwhile to propose to purchase it.. There is a
precedent for this in the special commission
sent to France for the purchase of Louisiana.
Our minister of course, presents alternative to
the purchase and that is that the affairs of Cuba shall
be far reformed to render it's continued posses
sion by Spain consistent with our interests. The |
future adjustment of difficulties arising between Gu
ban authorities and our citizens will be required to
be made in Cuba without reference to Spain. The |
attempt carry into execution any plan for the
version CT Cuba into free negro State will be deem
ed by the Government an adequate cause for Selling
Cuba.
Before the termination of the present session, the
President WILL probably, send message to Congress |
concerning the Cuba question, in which he will re-
buke llibusterism and ask Congress for ample pow
and to protect the interests and honor OF
the United States, in of any emergency arising
from difficulties relative to Spain or Cuba.
Hash. Cor. Bait. Sum-
MARRIED. ...
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