The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-05-10
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Relations to inquire into the expedisncy
OF authorizing the President, at any time
during the recess of Congress. to suspend
the act of Congress preventing expeditions
from leaving the United States against
foreign countries. He spoke on the in
terest of the United States to prevent the
same.
After Mr.. Slidell had concluded, Messrs.
Wade, Seward and others opposed the
resolution, and it was finally referred to
the Committee on Foreign Relations.
The Indian Appropriation Bill was ta-
ken up, and pending discussion on sew
eral amendments, the Senate adjourned.
WASHINGTON, May 2.
SENArE.-The Indian Appropriation Bill
was taken up, and the amendment making
appropriations for California Indians was
debated at length, and the whole subject
of the proper policy in respect to the In
dians discussed. The amendment was
adopted, and the Senate adjourned.
HousE.-Mr. Richardson gave notice,
that early next week he would endeavor
to bring to the attention of the House the
Nebraska and Kansas Bill. He did not
wish to steal march on members, and
therefore made this announcement.
Mr.. Wheeler asked leave to sabmit q
resolution authorizing the Secretary oi
the Navy to send steamers in search oi
the missing steamer City of Glasgow.
| Objected to. ,sft6 -s.l ia 5. 4sal.
The House passed the bill for the con-
struction Of road in Minnesota, and foI
the REIMBURSEMENT of lands owned and
claimed by the Chippewa Indians in Min
nesota and Missouri. and for their do.
mestication and civilization.
Mr.. Richardson, from the Committee on
Territories, reported q bill to authorize
the people Of Oregon to form constitu-
for Its admission into the Union. Re.
ferred to the Committee Of the Whole.
The House then went into committee
on the bill relating to Territories; but with
out concluding action thereon, the Com.
miitee rose.
| The Speaker laid before the House g
communication from The President in re-.
! ply to resolution asking information
relative to the Rev. John Cook Richmond
who complains OF hard usage from tbs
Austrians, in Perth. A letter in regard &c
the matter from the American Minister a
Vienna, says the writer had reason tt
doubt the sanity Of Richmond. who wa,
lingering at Perth apparently for no othe
purpose than to continue his serlo -comicc
wa rfare with the Austrian authorities.
The House then adjourned.
| ia ~ -esf.
WASHINGTON. May 2.
! HOUSE CONTINUED pending question
was on an amendment offered by Mr.
Disney. altering the second section, SO q
to read that grants shall be given to ever,
white citizen, or every. white male owe
81 years who has declared his intention
Gerrett Smith objected to inserting tn
word "white.
WASHINGTON, May 8.
SENArE.-Mr. Greer presented a pet
ton from the Jews Of Missouri in favor {
securing religious freedom to American
abroad.
i On motion, rules were amended so q
Ito allow any amendment to be made t
OiIS Aut0h0O0 ~ Sotty W
liabilities resulting from any existing La
! or treaty. rslt
Senate resumed the consideration {
the Indian appropriation bin.
Amessage was received from the Presi
dent ve,oing the indigen. land bill.
Mr.. Brown argued in favor Of the bill
and replied to the President argument.
j HousE.-Petition from. Boston was re
ceived, in favor OF establishing AoatiD
schools for the education and training {
seamen.
House went into Committee TO estahis
post-offices and appoint Surveyor Gene'
al in New Mexico and TO grant land !
all actual settlers therein.
WASHINGTON, May 8. i
[ continued IA long debal
4 followed the reading of the President
veto.
!, MrDouglas defended the message fro,
the attack made on it by Mr.. Brown.
i Mr.. Jones Of Tennessee asked "
}, Douglas how il was that he could oppos
!. the bill giving land for the benefit OF il
sane, and yet be in favor of the home
stead billl
MIR. Douglas refused to answer the que'
81 ton, and said when the lime came h
would show that principal laid down j
/ the message, did not conflict with tn
homestead bill.
i Mr.. Brown expressed his regret III,
Douglas would not explain how he recor
r ciled his opposition TO the bill giving Ian
I for the benefit OF insane persons. with b
) advocacy Of the homestead bill, whic
J, ,tgives land 10 the sane men. He W,
E afraid the Senator'S reputation would su
! fer and some persons would say itw,
v because sane men could vote aud insai
4 men could not, that he favored one an
: opposed the other. -
3 = Mr.. Douglas replied tartly. and aft
r further debate. pending motion to pril
: the message, the Senate adjourned.
VI WASHINGTON, May 4.
p SENArE.-Various petitions were pr
!. sented against the repeal Of the Nilsson
: lComproinise Mr.. Summer presented
memorial from citizens of Missouri an
WISCONSIN on the subject Of spiritu
J. manifestations. and asking for its inves,
ga,ion by a select committee. Laid q