Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-21
rHIRTY-THIRp coNGREss.--1,r Session
THURSDAY, MARCH l6, 1854.

The Chair presented communication from the Secretary
ol War; transmitting the repor, OF the Board Of Commission
es appointed some years ago. to investigate the cms pre-.
feed against the United States arising and growing Of
the war 10 California.
Mr. G~in moved its reference a select committee.
Mr. Pearce opposed and moved that Il bs referred 10 tho
military committee and after debate, Mr. Peafces motion
was agreed 10.
Peona and reports and the bill establishing certain poe.
roads in California, were taken up and passed
the aoor.
claim aad hessr,. Geye Walker and Clayton supported
H. The question was then taken the resolution decar
ing Mr. Phelps entitled TO retain his and decided
in the negative By yeas IL, nays 28, as follows:
YEAs-Nessrs Clayton Dodge Of Iowa. Everett. Fessen.
den Foot Geyer Morton, Norris. Sebastian, Wade Walker
and Wliams-l2.
NAys-Messrs Adams Allen Atchlson. Badger. Baya,d,
Brodhead, Brown, Butler Clay Dodge of Wisconsin, Doug
las Evans, Fish, Fitzpatrick, Hamu, Hunler, Mason,
ner and Tuucey-26
Mr. Badger offered resolution. which adopted ,ha.
per diem and mileage of Senator tho fts day Of his
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MIR Vansan, presented memorial of the Maryland Ins.
ute for the Promotion Of the Mechanic Arts, praying that
Congress auIhorise the President Of the United States
into such correspondence with the Government Of
Grea! Britain may secure 10 reasonable time proper
unity Of coinage In the United States and Great Britain
Referred to committee Of ways and means.
Mr. Gidiin2s moved reconsideration OF yesterdays
by which the Presidents message IN relation 10 the
seizure of tho Black Warrior was referred 10 the committee
dnilrs he proceeded ConSlucfa0lc
crcIse the Presidents messug. In relation to the seizure
Of the steamer Black Warrior He contended that the
hos Cuba had done nothing but protect their revenue
laws from inacona duty which they were bound 10 per-
form The precisely similar 10 recent seizure
several Of the Cunard steamers Boston, and no one
dared TO doubt the Justice seizure nor had there
excitement in England or wa!ks messages In conse-
Quence OF such seizure.
The whole thing he regarded as Ridiculous and denounced
pesiten for having asserted that this government and
peOpe had pocketed repeated insults from the panIsh CO.
yernnent which he contcnded not tho In con-
had
selected make these threats against when
the allies of Spain fighting with Turkey the bat
tie freedom and and the seen
together common Of humanity. Does this look
like chivulry strike her In the dark2 He regarded
the whole affair as scheme TO steal from Spain tho bright
est gem in her crown
Ing of this debate No gentleman had had opportunity
10 properly inform himself on the subject.
He proceeded length defend the course pursued oy
The President in this matter as most moderate and proper
On the record Of committee Of Foreign Affairs there arc
Of concurrence most Irritating and harrasslng
on American commerce committed al Cuba
violation of their Iaws There similarity In the
seizure of the Cuuad steamers at Boston and New YORK
all these after the most harrassipg negotiations
we have tailed obtain satisfaction. When we go 10 the
West India Islands Spain and when 90
10 Spain we back ascertain facts and when We
call Spanish authorities we meet with unfortunate
delays and result is constant system OF Irritating on-
noyance praclIsed by the Spanish authorities towards U.s.
and they resort 10 this cIrcuitous method 10 avoid rcspons
| bly in the These occurrences do NOT ADDED Mr.
| Bayly occur with English and French vessels.
4 number of questions pu, TO Mr. Bayy with 70.
gard 10 the practice of Cuban authorities In the execu-
lion of their laws all Of which he answered. clear
y showing that the present was one OF Vexatous inter-
| Mr. BayIy saId In conclusion, that the matter
before the committee on foreign affairs and tho debate
was entirely premature moved lay motion
consider the tablewhch was carried with bu. few dis
& rmo r.oSss % -en uencIrucy
BILL Various amendments offered and discussed but
without coming 10 any definite conclusiop the committee
| rose and The House adjourned.