The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-06
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
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WASHINGTON, April s. 1854.
Mr. BRGHr (dem of Ind appeared in his seat for the
;rst time in two months.
PRIVATE DILL
The bill for the relief of William Claude Jones was taken
PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS.
Mr. Psn1r (dem.) of Ind, reported bill supplement
ry to the act confirming private land claims in Missouri
nd the same was taken up and passed.
PETITIONS, Kc.
Several petitions and reports were presented
RAILROAD IN MISSOURI.
Mr. GyyR (whig) Of Mo-, introduced bill to aid in
he construction Of certain railroads in Missouri by
ran4 of portion of public lands.
BANKRUPTs ASSETS.
Mr.. THOMPSON (whig) Of KY, introduced bill to
uthorze the recovery Of the assets of bankrup when
he same have been concealed or not specified in the
chedule filed by them.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Senate at twenty minutes past H. went into exc
At quarter past three O'Clock the doors opened
nd the Senate adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON, April s. 1854
BENNErr's LAND BILL.
The further consideration of BENEFITS Land bill was
ostponed till Tuesday next
\ THE CASE OF THE REV. MR.. RICHMOND
On the motion of Mr.. SEWARD (dem OF Ga, 1t was re-
oIved that the President be requested to furnish the
louise with copies Of all the correspondence between the
nited States Charge dAares at Vienna and the State
department relative to the arrest Of the Rev. Mr. Rich
,ond; and also with regard to the rejection Of the
uator Of the consulate at Trieste
The House went into Committee of the Whole on
THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
Mr. CHANDLER (whig) of Pa, declared his opposition to
he Nebraska Kansas bill He thought the opponents of
hat measure absolved from all necessity of discus
ion of slavery in connection withts provisions. Negro
,ania phobia certain sentiments degrees
fsentmens, have necessarily nothing to do with the
fuh fa nxvith rhi unan haup
is have been conferred injuries inflicted on negroes
congress never made contract with them, nor made
ompromise to which negroes directly party The
uestion was shall the compromise of 1920 be
violated The same spirit which rendered necessary
he compromises of 1920 and 1850 syet in existence,
nd the same motives will give that spirit constant
ION The compromises Of the constitution remain II is
cult 10 get at them. They cannot be reached by sim
lie legislative enactment The act Of 1920 was, and Isl
a maintained a compromise, and he boldly denied that
here was even word intention during the session
1850, when the compromise measures were passed,
uggestve that the latter were designed to repeal the
Mr.. BAYIY, (dem of Va said, nterrupting, he meant
y take issue with the gentleman that point.
Mr. CHANDLER resumed-The principle Of the compro-
Rise of 1920 cannot by positive law be deprived Of its
ndng force, without an outrage on public sentiment
nd the confidence reposed in Congressional faith Ne
raska has not yet shown signs Of le The bill is only
preparatory The assertion of the right Of the people to
gulate their own municipal matters Is in direct oppos
curse Of his remarks said Young America like Young
yrae secuted age and experience, and exclaimed-"Go
D. thou bald head, go.n Qaughter.) Having stated
Tier objections to the bill he called the opponents of
he measure to stand fast to their national faith and
onor and asked them to give no heed to the Of
nose who entertain different opinions party founded
principles will exist long as there are measures to
ring theusinto action. The whig party have more to
ar from the tumbling ruins Of the democratic party
nam from danger within their own ranks. The gentle
ian from North Carolina, (Mr. Clingman,) Yesterday
pole Of the decay Of the whig party OF the Northa
arty in which the gentleman was reared and attained
is weearned honors. Perhaps the gentleman was ig-
GRANT Of the news flashing along the lines from Con-
/ ecticut.
Mr. CrINGMAN-I heard II.
Mr. CHANpIm-Then you made unfortunate speech.
aughter) 1t Is not the life Of party but the mission
party which is to be regarded; nor will division on
lis question prevent union on other questions The
srty led by Clay and taught by Webster have nobler
,ds than sefpreservaton They are ready to declare
nd act the declaration, that the duties Of life
eater than lfe and, for myself and those who labor
ith me in the whg cause, washing our hands Of all ne
xy of association with the other party shall vote
p whatever we deem right, and oppose whatever we
sm wrong II we fall there will be inscribed on our
b the Spartan epitaph 1--WE lie here in obedience tc
y command Of our country"
M SMs, (dem) Of Tenn, said he willing to vote
either OF the Nebraska bills before the Committee o