The daily union., 1854-01-06

her consideration Of The resolutions OF Mr Housros IN
relation 10 the Presidents annual message
MI WHEELER, having possession oil lhe hoof' con-
ceded his rgbt in favor OF
Mr. WASHBURN, OF Maine who proceeded to sd-
dfess the House al considerable length on that portion o'
he Presidents message which fcisfs 10 the ahhsAauoh
oi ihe Sandwich islands There school oi salss,
men politicians who taught that Il was the especai
mission OF this country TO oyefrun whatever territories
or possessions oi other nations might have Tue power
wish 10 grasp. lie, however, was not oil hai class
but anxoas to promote whatever would contribute,
~ The internal policy OF the county. 10 strengthen me
foundations where stand as nation He believed ~
was OF the rsl Importance that we should stand secure
from the influences OF other nations from without, and
all The storms OF passion and party ssfe which msht
arise within He was no however opposed 10 ai,heA-
alton when the interests oil the State. ia lis own Judg-
men would be promoted thereby, and the interests OF Tue
Union advanced He went on 10 show, ny reference 10
The statistics. geographical position productions aud
other facts connected with the Sandwich islands, that II
ould be to the ad OF the islands themselves that
strong power like the United SaIes should annex them
TO lis own confederation, and give them the advantages
and privileges OF lis republican form OF government,
provided the inhabitants themselves approved thereof
Ga no other grounds would he advocate their annexa
The CHAIRMAN announced that the subject before
the House was the consideration OF the resolutions OF
Mr.. HousroN in reference to the Presidents message
and no gentleman taking the foor the resolutions were
read ; upon which,
MIR BAYLY, OF Virginia, offered amendment TO the
resolutions; which
| Mr.. HOUSTON agreed to accept
! Mr.. EWING desired 10 make a short speech ON ina
subec but expecting that the House would go into
committee Today he had not prepared with the
| books TO which he wished 10 refer.
| The committee then rose. Mr.. EWING having the
! floor.
On motion of Mr.. CLINGMAN, the House proceeded
to the consideration OF the business the Speakers
| table when
| The resolution Of the Senate Is. Al authorizing the
President oil the United States confer the title oil lieu
tenan general by beye for eminent services, read
twice.
Mr. BISSEIL moved that the resolution be referred to
the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. BRIDGES moved that the joint resolution be laid
on the table.
The latter question put and rejeced--yeas So,
nays 81.
After some further debate. the motion Of Mr. BIssELL
agreed TO- and the joint resolution referred according
| ly 10 The Committee on Military Affairs.
/ The bill Is 65) entitled "An aci 70 continue in force
the act entitled ascertain and settle the private
land claims in The State OF California, and Or orr nir
r~us tsviccs nrd reierred 10 ne C0mmee on
/ Public Lands.
| The bill Is. ely entitled 'An act to amend act
making appropriations for the Improvement OF certain
harbors and rivers approved August 30 1882 was read
twice, and referred to The COMMITTEE on Commerce.
/ The resolution (S r. 81 eAttled "A resolution for
supplying members OF the Senate and House OF Rep
resenialives with such books Of public character
have been heretofore supplied" was read twice
! Mr. CLINGMAN moved that it be referred 10 The joint
| After remarks from Mr.. CAMPBELL, Mr. GID
/ DlNGS, and considerable debate,
! Mr. PRESTON moved the previous question; which
seconded and the main question put; but no quo
| rum voted.
/ The House then adjourned, at 81 o'clock