Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-03-25

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1foSpay, March, %, 1854 :.
The Chair laid before s8s Senate .Es eommnnica
Williamson report 81 the Pacific rail road route
which was referred to the special committee that
subject. fa r. - 'ssss,ssi
The Chair also presented the credentials of James
/ A. Pearce, of Maryland, which were read
Mr.. Seward presented the petition of the tobacon-
lists IN favor of an increased duty imported segars
also several petitions against the Nebraska bilE
Ar. Allen presented refnonstrance on the same
subject. - - = $50
! Mr.. Wade presented petition asking the receg-
milton of the independence of the Republic of Liberia
Mr.. Fessenden presented several circumstances
against the Nebraska GILL; l-isSsEs
Mr.. Badger said he would take this opportunity to
make some remarks which he had intended to make
on the expected remonstrances of his own ccnstitu-
ents against the passage of the Nebraska bill, which
ne had been disappointed in receiving this morning
he wished 20 correct some mistakes in reference to
the efect OF his amendment, and explain its true eff
feet He argued to show that the BILL as originally
reported, did not revive TIE Louisiana law. 1t had
been supposed by that this proviso gave an eff
feet to the bill which itwoud not have had without
1T; that except for the proyso the old Louisiana
law would have been revived by the BILL Some of
his friends were therefore of opinion that this amend
ment had given unfavofable tone to Southern
sentiment in REGARD to the BILL and he proceeded to
explain away the view that had been taken of it.
The subject was debated at considerable length
by Messrs. Butler, Clayton, Brown Stuart and 9TH
ers as to the effect of the amendment of Mr. Badger
the latter maintaining that his amendment did
not change the force of the bill as to slavery in the
territories.
Mr. Seward presented several petitions-one from
his EXcellency Governor Seymour of New York,
and many others, praying the influence of the Ma
tional Government in behalf of religious freedom,
and the protection of the religious rights of citi
Zens when sojourning in foreign countries, and the
securing to them of the privilege of burying their
dead.
After short Executive session the Senate ad-
journed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The Speaker laid before the House the agrcultu-
raj part of the patent Office report Referred to the
committee on patents and ordered to be printed
and motion to print 25, coo extra copies referred
to the committee on printing
Mr. Chastan presented the resolutions of the leg
islaturc of Georgia, in favor of the intervention
doctrine on the subject of slavery, embodied in
the Nebraska bill.
Mr. Barksdale presented similar resolutions from
the Mississippi Legislature. Both were laid on the
table and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Washburn Of Illinois presented resolution
of the Legislature of that State asking that 500 900
of land be given each State for the liberal
dowment of institutions of practical and general cd
ucation Laid on the table and ordered to be printed
On motion of Mr.. Richardson, the first week in
May set apart for the consideration Of business
relating to the organized territorial governments.
resolution was introduced by Mr.. Barry, alleg-
ing that as certain charges had been made by men,
bers against the Secretary of War; alleging that he
had usnrpcd various civil offices and their emolu-
ments, for the of officers ofthe Army commit
tee of investigation be appointed.
4 long debate enSued, and the House finally re-
fused to entertain the resolution.
a motion to make the Pacific Railroad bill spe
cal order for the second Wednesday in May
fused-aycs 1O1, nays 76-not two thirds
Mr. Campbell offered a resolution directing the
committee appointed to devise to have the
money obtained under the Gardiner and Mears fraud
returned to the TrsaSury; to inquire also into the
best means of recovering the money distracted from
the Treasury, for services Ministers, Plenipoten-
tiarics, Charge Affarcs, and Secretaries of Legal
ton at Foreign Courts, by persons who have not
tered on or discharged the duties of the offices to
which they were appointed; and also to report what
measures may be necessary to prevent such frauds
in future.
Mr. Cambell said that he considered these frauds
as bold and dishonest as the Gardiner fraud, and
should be investigated and exposed. The names of
these parties new before the House in a docu-
ment from the Treasury Department.
Mr.. Preston considered it proper to adopt the res
outon, it being based on information already be-
fore the House. Among the sums thus paid
So, 600 outfit to Samuel Medary, minister to
Chill, who has not gone abroad yet He however
did not wish to prejudice the matter if gross frauds
exist they ought to be exposed.
Mr.. Campbell said that there were other cases. and
he hoped Mr.. Mcdary's friends would be able to
show there no improperly on his part.
After some further discussion the resolution was
pissed, and referred to the committee the judi
ciary.
Mr.. Benton made an Intellectual attempt to reduce
ocean postage to the uniform rate of two cents
The Senate resolution accepting fl om Queen Vic
tora the volumes and medals of the worlds London
exhibition, passed The volumes and medals
to be placed in the Congressional Library, and
copy oethc resolution to be transmitted by thePres-
ident to the British Government, in such terms as
he may deem proper. 80 49, 2.
Mr. Wentworth of Illinois, introduced a bill au-
thoriZng the President to give the requisite notice
for terminating reti ,rocty treat Of
and navigation in certain cases. Referred to the
committee commerce
The House then adjourned.
AMERICANS IN THE EUROPEAN WAR. A Paris cor
respondent of the New York Tribune says that TWEEN
ty young American sawbones, while studying in Pa
ls have volunteered to aid the Russians with their
unpractised skill. This, though nominay in favor
of Russia, may be greatly to the advantage of Tur-
key. The correspondent writes
Il may mention, characteristic of American
prompttude, that nearly all the twenty doctors vol
unteered for Russian campaign within ten minutes
of the first proposal made to that effect by of
their members, at the close of one of NJ Collas lee
lures empryoogy. On the other hand, some
Americans have already, and several are going from
here to-day OH their way to the Turkish camp.
Among the latter are Col. Magruder, who distn-
ouiShed himself in the Mexican war: Mr. Quincy