Washington sentinel., 1854-03-11
House of Representative.
THE BLACK WARRIOR.

ents mas been conlscated Dy virtue OF q foreign
power, under circumstances, as they now appear,
Of a great aggravation This is a case which con-
Germs not only my own constituents, but the gov
ernment | ask that the resolution be read; and
trust that its character will at once secure for il
the consideration which its importance demands,
and that il be at once adopted.
The resolution was then read. as follows:
Resored That President be requested II not ncon
sstent with the public interest communicate to this
House any information he may have received relative to
the detention of the steamer Black Warrior tn seizure
the cargo, the imprisonment Of the officers Also any
other information in reference to the violation of our rights
by the Spanish authorities
Mr.. HAVEN. hope the resolution will be al
lowed 10 pass.
The resolution was then passed unanimously.
NEUTRALITY LAWS.
Mr.. DEAN gave notice under the rule, of his
intention TO introduce bill to repeal our neutra-
lily laws, SO far as they applicable to Spain.
e BOUNTY LANDS.
Mr.. WENTWORTH, of Illinois, presented the
resolutions of the Legislature ofthat State in favor
of granting bounty lands.
LIGHTHOUSE.
Mr.. FULLER, from the Committee on Com
merce, reported Joint resolution, which was
passed authorizing the Secretary OF The Treasury
plan, and mode of construction Of the proposed
lighthouse on Cohasset rocks, on the southern
side ofthe entrance to Boston harbor.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.
Mr.. CHANDLER presented the memorial of
the Smithsonian Institution, TO authorize the Sec
rotary OF the Treasury TO receive the $150,000 Of
accruing interest on the same terms as the be-
quest itself was received.
Referred 10 the Select Committee heretofore
appointed on that snblect.
RELIEF TO THE SAN FRANCISCO PASSENGERS.
Mr. BISSELL, from the Committee of Confer
ence on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses
on the amendments 10 the bill for the relief of the
officers and soldiers who were sufferers by the re-
cent disaster to the San Francisco steamer, made
report thereon; which, on his motion, was con-
Cured in.
MINNESOTA LAND BILL.
The House resumed the consideration Of the
bill granting between five and six hundred thou
sand acres Of land to Minnesota to aid in the con-
structon Of railroad in that Territory.
Mr.. DEAN withdrew the motion which he made
yesterday, TO lay the bill upon the table.
Mr.. MILLSON renewed the motion.
The question having been taken, it was decided
in the negative-yeas ~ nays LOT.
The House then voted on the motion made
yesterday by Mr. KERR. 10 reconsider the vote by
which his amendment (Which follows) was con-
CURED in, and 10 lay that motion on the table;
Prored ho,cerer That the money arising out of the
sale the alternate sections shall be paid
to those States which have received grants of land
internal improv be apporoned accordance
with their federal representation in Congress"
The motion was agreed to-yeas 95, nays 90.
Mr. DEAN moved that the bill be laid on the
table and this motion was agreed to-yeas 100,
nays 66.
A motion 10 reconsider the vote just taken and
TO lay that motion upon the table, was carried
PRIVATE CALENDAR. s..
The House resolved itself into Committee of
the Whole House-Mr CAMPBELL in the chair
and proceeded to the consideration of the bill for
the relief of the widow and heirs of Elijah Beebc.
Mr.. ORR explained the principles upon which
the claim was founded
Mr. SOLLERS, while intending to vote for the
BILL took occasion 10 speak of certain just claims
of his constituents, for property destroyed in
Maryland during the late war with Great Britain,
which had never been acted upon.
Mr. LETCHER argued TO show that the
grounds on which Mr.. ORR tested the passage Of
this bill were not well taken
Mr.. LANE, Of Indania, said he expected to
vote for this bill, believing it TO be just and, in
the course of his remarks he alluded 10 an obser-
walton Of Mr.. SoLLERs, 10 the effect that he (Mr.
LANE) had interrupted him MIR. SoLLERs) short
time before, for the purpose of gaining notoriety,
by having his name in the newspapers in con-
nexion with that Of the gentleman. He thought
that this was an imputaiion OF improper motives.
The fact had no foundation except in the imagi-
nation Of the gentleman from Maryland, and had
not the slightest basis Of truth. He understood
the gentleman, too TO say that he moulded the
opinions of his constituents.
Mr. SOLLERS. l did not say so.
Mr. LANE. ! suppose the gentleman means
that he can.
Mr. SOLLERS explained he held it was the
duty of the representative TO endeavor 10 mould
their opinions, and not act from a serve feeling
10 the popular sentiment.
Mr. LANE thanked God that he represented
no such constituency, where it required five per-
sons of certain class TO make three of them, Tor
words TO that etiect)
Mr. HUNT Immediately asked. Isnot the gen.
tleman rejecting on those representing slave
holding constituency?
Mr.. LANE did not deny there was any gentle.
man less constitutonally here than he was ; but,
he was replying TO the gentleman from Maryland.
He represented constituency whose opinions
are their own.
Mr. ORR obtained the floor, when
Mr. SOLLERS asked him 10 yield for a few
moments
Mr. ORR remarked he did not like personalities.
If he thought any good would arise out of il, he
would yield the floor.
Mr. SOLLERS repeated he did not say he
could or would mould his constituents. He wanted
to rescue the independence of members from the
direct personal control Of them. And further
explained his views.
Mr. ORR claimed his right TO the floor.
Mr.. SOLLERS desired 10 proceed; but
Mr.. EDGERTON raised question of order
Mr.. SOLLERS said he had been most grossly
assalled and he wished 10 vindcate himself
Mr.. EDGERTON. The gentleman commenced
the attack If he is the victim, il is not the fault
of the House.
Mr. ORR said the claim was for $4,000, and had
already consumed an hour and quarter. He
was about TO state briefly the testimony on which
il was founded when
Mr.. SOLLERS called him to order, as he had
already spoken on the subject,
Mr.. HUNT claimed, earnestly, that il any false
sentiments come from the mouth Of another, he
had right TO maintain the Constitution Of the
country as il was understood by IFS trainers. Was
he not in order?
Mr.. EDGERTON said the gentleman was not
discussing the bill before the committee.
The CHAIRMAN decided Mr.. HuNT TO be out
Of order.