Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01
Congress.
WASHINGTON, May 80.

IL o'clock
Alter the transaction Of some preliml-
nary business
Senator Toucey, Of Connecticut, rose
TO maxi an ex planation with reference
10 the debate yesterday between his
colleague, Senator Truman Smith, and
Senator Cass.
He said that his colleague labored
under mistake when he stated that the
resolutions which he presented in oppo-
sition TO The Nebraska bill, expressed
the sentiments of the mass OF the Demo-
cratic party OF that state, and IN proof OF
this he mentioned that the resolutions
in question were voted against by over
two thirds Of the Democratic members
n the Legislature he wished TO give
no offence to his colleague, but merely
TO state the facts as they existed.
When the Speaker had concluded
Senator Morton Of FLORIDA, spoke on
the non-iulfIment OF he contract enter
ed into by Messrs. Gilbert, Dakin and
Secor, for the construc uon off floating
dry dock at Pensacola.
lie regretted the delay experienced in
this matter, as 1t was one Of great i'm
portauce and he hoped that action
would be taken 10 secure iIs accom-.
rIshment.
The bill passed by the House at mid
night last evening provling Tor the or.
ganization Of the territories oi Nebraska
and Kansas, was then received.
Senator Mason OF Va introduced
resolution calling upon the President to
transmit to the Senate copies OF what
ever correspondence had been had with
this Government in relation to the Airi-
can slave trade in Cuba.
Senator Gwln, Of California, from the
finance committee, reported IA bin au-
thorizing the coinage oil Giy dollars and
one hundred dollars gold pieces.
Senator Stuar, of Michigan, report
ed bill &c extend the patent of Sam1
Colt, the known manufacturer OF re-
voIvers.
Senator Rusk reported the House
bill regulating the pay OF deputy post
masters. The bill was amended and
passed.
The Nebraska bill, as received from
the House, was then read once.
Senator Sumner, OF Mass, objected to
second reading.
Senator Douglas submitted a resolu-
ton OF inquiry into the expedency OF
recognizing the independence OF Doml-
Aica, and the opening with that
Republic diplomatic relations laid
over.
The Indian appropriation bill was re-
sumed.
HovsB.--The journal of yesterdays
proceedings having been read,
MIR. Maurice, OF New York, said that
he was confined TO his room by illness
yesterday. Had he been present he
should have voted against the bill, and
he asked the consent Of the House TO
have his name registered among the
mays" Objections were raised aud
his request was not granted.
MIR Giddings Of Ohio, asked permis-
sion Of The House 10 introduce motion
to print fifty thousand copies oil the
proceedings Of yesterday upon the Ne
braska bill.
= He said thar it was important these
proceedings should be sent as early ms
possible throughout the country, and il
was desirable therefore that the print
ing be Immediately ordered.
Objections were made and the per-
mission was refused.
A motion was made that the House
adjourn until Friday next Mouoh
lost.
The House then went into committee
OF the whole and took up for considcra-
ton the amendments adopted by the
Senate TO the deficiency appropriation
bill.