Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-04-19
+ -Third eongrsss.---Firs s session.
FRlDAy, April IA, 1854.

HOUSE or REPREsE TIyEs.
The bill to reduce ana graduate the price Of pub
lie lands was ordered to for third read
MT coz moved to lay the bill on the table. &c;
| gatiyed By 90 against 3d.
] Fhe bill was passed by SO against 64
The Speaker laid before the House message from
the President in reply to resolution calling for adj
ditioral correspondence in Kozstas case He trans
| mits a letter from Capt Ingrahaul, dated Smyrna,
July 3d. 1863 in which the captain says to Secreta-
ry Oobbin: 81 have taken fearful responsibility
upon me by this act, but after Mr.. Brown Informed
me that Kozsta had taken the oath of allegiance to
the United States and foreswore all allegiance to
Austria that he an American citizen, had been
under the protection of the Legation at
pie could not hesitate to believe that he fully
entitled to protection. 1t offe and death,
for if Kozsta had been taken to Triest his fate was
scaled, and could have looked the American people
in the face again if had allowed citizen to be
ecuted and not used the power in my hands to pro-
tect him for fear of doing too much.
The easy manner also in which he WAS given up,
and the Conyention that he should be held by q
third power until his nationality could be estabs
shed, is evidence that they not sure of their
grounds
the proudest moments of my life, that have saved
this gallant man from cruel and ignominious DEATH
On the other hand should the course have pnr-
sued be disavowed, must bow to the decision but
whatever may be the consequences to me, i shall
feel have done my best to support the honor Of the
claimed OF my hands the protection of that flag"
Tho Secretary of the Navy, under date August 19,
1858, replies
'This department does not feel called upon to en-
large on the various questions of international law
involved in the proceedings adopted by the officers
of the different governments concerned. These ques
tons may hereafter become subject of discussion
between the governments interested.
deem it proper at present to content myself by
assuring you that the prudence, promptness and
spirit which marked the part you bore in the trans
action is approved by this Department
1t is matter of graduation that the affair tcrmi-
mated without resort 10 collision and bloodshed.
The President desires that upon all occasions and in
all parts Of the globe visited by the American Navy
the rights and property of American citizens shall be
watched with vigilance and protected with
ergy. But he, with less earnestness, enjoins it
upon the officers of the navy to exercise due caution
to avoid the slightest nfraction of the laws of nations
and to scrupulously regard the right of others.
Respect the flags of other nations, and with the
more pride you Can demand respect for your own"
The message and documents were ordered to be
printed. -.. -..
The House then went in committee on the private
Calendar.
Mr.. Chandler commenced speech in favor of
BILL when he yielded the floor to Mr. Clngman who,
after saying this Good Friday, and that it
therefore time for the committee to rise, made that
motion accordingly, which prevailed.
One private bill was passed, and the House went
into committee of the whole the State ofthe Union,
on the Senate's amendment to the West Point Acad-
envy bill.
After some debate the committee rose, and the
House adjourned till Monday.