Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-03
THRTI-THRD CONGREss--Ftr., Session.
WASHINGTON, March 81, 1854.
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THRrY-THRD CoNGREss-.Ftr, Session.
WASHINGTON, March 81, 1854
SENATE.
After conversation the Senate suspended the pri-
waite calender and took up the deficiency bill
The question pending on Mr.. Thompsou's amend.
ment adding appropriations for customhouses various
places
Mr.. Hamln's amendment, moved yesterday, for the
san Francisco and Portland Custom Houses, was agreed
Mr.. Dodge, of Iowa, moved to amend the amendment
by sppropriating r the completion of Marine Hospitals
at the following plces
Cleveland, $4,000; ST. Louis, 5000; Chicago, slo-
o0o Paducha, $1,000; Louisville, $4,000 Evansville
$4,000 san Fransco Si4o and for new hospital at
Burlington, Iowa SIS, 900.
Aessrs. Dodge Hamin, Gwnn, and Fesseuden advo-
Gated the amendment. Messrs. Ru>k, Cas- and Hun.
ter opposed it. 1t was then agreed to-yeas "a nays
II.
Mr.. Thompsous ameudmen. as amended was then agreed
to-yeas 20; nays l6.
An amendment, increasing the fees of marshas in Cali.
tornia, was moved aud agreed TO.
MT ben moved an amendment for paying z. II Weight.
50 400 for Mileage he having come here in 1850
claiming to be Snator elect from New Mexico
This led TO debate in which the question Of the in
reference by Gnera Iayiors administration to excite
California and New Mexico TO form State government
was discussed ~ Messrs. Mason, Clayton, Rusk and
Gsinn.
Mr.. Clayton emphaticaly denied that there was any
terfrcd, directly indirectly, induce the people Of
California or New Mexico to form State governments The
amendment was agreed to.
The bill then reported to the Senate and all the
amendments made in committee of the whole
CURED ill., except that which struck appro.
priaon for payment Of invalid prVateer pensions That
rejected. ...a
The bill was then passed.
Mr.. Brown moved the printing of twenty three thou
sand copies Of the report Of the select committee
the Gardiner and other before the board of com.
uaissi ola un1. Inc
ed
After short Executive session, the Senate adjourned
till Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
long debate took place upon the bill extending the
for carrying the mail between Mobile and Mont
gomeEy. Referred to the committee postolces and
post.roads. ..... ....
Mr.. Preston for the purpose of making personal
explanation relative to the which recently
PRED on this floor It is yet, he said in the memory
the House that the debate which recently
Mr.. Cutting, OF New York, and Mr. Breckenbridge OF
Kentucky, was marked by personalities.
The character OF the debate led some discussion oil
its features outside of the walls Of this House. So far
Mr. Cutting is concerned he referred the matter in con.
troversy TO his friends, Col Monroe of New York and
Gen Shields, Senator from Illinois.
So far Mr. Breckenridge is concerned he referred the
matter TO Col. Hawkins, OF Kentucky, and myself
am authorised by these gentlemen state that the
matter In controversy has been settled in
tualy satisfactory, and conceive mutually honorable
TO both gentlemen, who were engaged that debate
have also 10 discharge another duty behalf oil
those gentlemen, and that is they have violated in
debate the rules of order established for the
OF the House. they express mutual regret that any such
has taken place. and asked its indulgence "a
body Tor its occurrence.
Ii lisa source Of qualification that far these gen
7men who make strong promise of future usefulness 70
the country, and who are already admired by large cir
Gle OF friends, this matter has been adjusted manner
entirely convinced satisfactory TO all their friends
thank the House for their attention. - ...
The House went into committee on the bill 10 con
Afr aFHf HEafn ola tr
Mr.. P,ckham Offered an amendment Increasing ,tbt
number Of fisaes TO be built to nine He referred {,
tie statement recently received from England that som,
excitement had been created 10 commercial circea Ia,
Lord ClNendons Annoub to the Riga merchants
that all Russian products TO whonsoeyer belonging and
even in neutral vessels shall he lawful prizes in the vent
oil war In commenting on this order In council OF
Foreign Secretary Mr. Gibbons in tho House Of Commons
said he trusted IL would appear that Lord Carendons de
spatch was not TO be construed rule that was to be
adopted by the British in the Baltic for such rule would
not only have the effect Of bringing about collisions with
foreign powers but would have the unavoidable effect
indefinitely proongng the war aud further, il the de-
spatch Of Lord Clarendon tie acted on they would
shortly he brought into collision with the Americans
whose merchantrnen would 10 iabc 70 be searched by
the British cruisers and il they had any parcels on board
which directly or Indirectly could be made out TO be con
nected with Russian commerce. TO be condemned 10 somC
court admiralty This order in council was the asser-
ton Of the virtual right Of search by the British govern
men doctrine cetainy to which We never have acceded
and 10 which never car accedc.
Nlsa question OF great Importance 70 this country, fol-
our commerce With REssia Is large Hence the question
comes directly home TO u.s. The war is already existing
aud PROCLAMATION OF this SORT made by the British Co
yeTnmen is OF great importance TO Then he asked
II this Was not efficient and controlling for th,
acton Of this House. while adding 10 our navy "a
ada hnle more than the bill proposes.
Commerce would justify the construction OF nine ad1l-
tiogp steam frgatos Great Britain asks our sympathie
against Russa aud she perhaps has them but il Is all i'm
porant that Great Britain should distinctly understand
that she Is encroacbng on doctrine which mold vita
70 our interests, aud should be in position only
proclaim this doctrine but 20 have II respected IL
easy prevent aggression than seek redress ate
the wrong has been inflicted.
NJ Mdson for tbs bill a. II was for the reason tina
lac Taned II speedily passed The public nterests 70
quired IT, The bill in present form intended TO pro
vide for the peace establishment The amendment of m
gentleman from New York, looked to state of war will
Other powers lie would suggest II the aspect OF poca
affairs should hereafter require watliko measures sup
| Elemental bill could be brought forward.
| Mr. Peckbam's amendment rejected.
Mr. Walsh proposed one or more Of these ffigates b.
built by private contract He would say nothing agana
"old ogesn for no presumed that they all would bg col
fogies' one Of these days. Laughter II they conI
then look back their past life, Of those cslc
'od foges' 10 the army, navy aud councils Of the coun
try they would have but little to regret on the score
patriotic services. voice, that's fact But there
pride Of profession 10 old soldiers sailors physician,
lawyers aud almost all men belonging 10 exclusive nro
LESSONS, and they cling With pertinacy to the past an
put their views everything.
There no gentleman within the range Of his vote
but has heard with pride and qualification Of the triump
achieved by our mail steamers the ocean--thore wa
no man or boy whose heart did not leap with Joy when
man Of genius, unaidod aud humble mechanic ACHE,
cd triumph IN ship building, for Young America in Eu
rope. IL absolutely necessary that some of tho,
vessels should be built by contract He was In favor
the passage Of this BILL but trusted objection would
made 70 building portion Of them by contract
After considerable debate the bill reported from N
naval committee without amendment was reported to III
House, providing for the immediate construction Of Il
rst class var steamers, and under the operation Of Il
previous question II was passed-ayes lls, noes IS.
The House then adjourned TO Monday.