Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-17
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS-FIrst Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The bill to reduce aud graduate the price Of public
lands ordered to be engrossed for third reading by
~ against 6s.
Mr.. Cox moved to lay the bill on the table. Negaved
by 90 against so.
The ohl passed by IS against 81.
The Speaker laid before the House message from the
President, in reply resolution calling for additional
correspondence in Kozstas He transmits letter
from Capt 1ngrahim dated Smyrna, July Sd, 1883 in
which the captain to Secretary Dobbn: al have
taken fearful responsibility upon mrby this act but az
ter Mr. Brown had informed that Kosz;s had taken the
oath of allegiance the United States aud all
allegiance to Austria, that he American citizen
had been under the protection of the Legation Conan
unope, could not hesitate 10 believe he fully entitled
TO protection. II was case OF life and death, for IL
kozs;a had been taken Tres his fate sealed and
could | have looked the American people in the face
again if had allowed citizen TO be executed and
used the power in my hands to protect him for fear
doing too much.
the easy manner also in which he given up, and
the convention he should be held by third power
until his nationality could be established is evidence that
they were not sure of their grounds
"Should my conduct be approved il will be one Of the
proudest moments OF my life, that have saved this GAL
liant man from cruel and SYNONYMOUS death. On the
other hand should the have pursued be dsavowed
must bow TO the decision; but whatever may be the
sequences me, shall feel have done my best sup
port the honor Of the Fisg ahd allow citizea
be oppressed who claimed a, my hands the protection of
that flag
The Secretary of the Navy, under date August TO- 1853
replies
This department does not feel called upon enlarge
the various questions Of international law involved 10
the proceedings adopted by the officers OF the different
governments concerned. These questions may hereafter
become subject OF drcusson between the governmeat
interested.
e" deem proper at presen. content myself by
ring that the prudence promptne.s aud spirit which
marked the part you bore in the transaction is approved
by this Department.
at is Of graduation that the affair terminated
without resort TO collision and boodshed. The Pres
dent desires that upon all occasions and in all parts of the
globe visited by the American Navy the rights and prop
ery of American citizens shall be watched with wig
ance ana projected with energy But he, with less
eanestness erons upon the officers of the navy
ercse due caution avoid the slightest nraction Of the
laws Of nations and scrupulousy regard the rights
others.
Respect the flags of other nations and with the more
pride you demand respect for your own"
The message and documents ordered TO be prin
ted.
The House then wen, into committee on the Private
Calendar.
Mr.. Chandler commenced speech In favor of q bill
when he yielded the floor Mr.. Clngman, who, after
saying this Good Friday, aud thatt therefore time
for the committee rise, made that motion accordingly,
which prevailed.
One private bill passed and the House went into
committee Of the whole the Of the Union, on
the Senates amendment 10 the West Point Academy
dill.
After debate the committee rose and the House
adjourned till Monday.