The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-06-02
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Thiriy.rhird COngress..-FirstS session.
Mondays Proceedings.

lThirfy.Third Con SreSsss-k1fSt session.
Mondays Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, May 90.
HoUsE.-The House took up, in Commit
tee, the Pacific Railroad bill, as reported
some time since, aud after shor. debated
adjourned.
SEyArE.-Afer reading the bill in regard
to coinage, it was laid over till tomorrow,
and after short executive session theSenate
adjourned.
WASHINGTON, May 80.
SESATE-Mr. Gwin introduced his joint
resolution that Congress adjourn finally
July 3rd.
Mr.. Dawson proposed an amendment that
Congress take recess until the Sd Monday
in October. Mr.. Gwin accepted the sugges-
ton. Mr.. Clayton advocated the passage
of the original resolution.
HorsE.-Mr. May submitted resolution
requesting the President TO communicate the
correspondence of the Minister to Turkey
with the State Department.
The House then went into COMMITTEES on
the Pacific railroad bill.
Garrett Smith spoke against it on the
ground that the government propose to build
the railroad.
The committee then rose, reported the bill
10 the house and adjourned.
Petition against the Nebraska Bill.
BosroN, May 80.
A petition to Congress To repeal the fugi-
tive slave law was placed in the Exchange
reading room To-Day. There are already
large number Of signatures to it, including
IN any well known merchants, who, few
years since. were among tine most prominent
and active upholders OF it. The feeling of
the community against the rendition of Burns
is growing deeper, and is controlled only by
respect for the laws of the land.
The TRIAL.-After examining the Witness
es for the fugitive, the record OF ownership by
Col. Sattle was produced. The Court then
took n recess.
At 4 O'Clock the proceedings were resum-
ed.
DIR. Ellis. counsel for Burns, proceeded in
defence, and continued his argument until
o'clock last evening, when the court adjourn
ed until this morning.
INCIDENTS In the afternoon the Freedom
Club, from Worcester having attracted so ne
considerable attention aud some cheers, one
of the leaders attempted TO address the crowd
from the court house steps, when he was seiz-
ed by the police and conveyed to station
house. Subsequently the club marched
around the station house, and on attempting
to repeat the movement their banners were
taken from them, and the Club dispersed
The crowd about the court house at o.
clock could not have been less than 10000.
The Light Dragons were on duty await
ing orders; alse the City Guards and indie.
pendent Cadets.
Two companies will be quartered in the
City Hall during the night. The U. s. troops
remain in the court house.
The Mayor and Aldermen held meeting
this afternoon, but transacted little business
The Aldermen were almost unanimously
for Diminishing the military, but the Mayor,
who has the sole power, disagreed.
The members of the Worcester Frecmen's
Club assembled at the fremont Temple,
when infamatory addresses, tending greatly
TO increase the excitement, were made by
Garrison and others.
One, DIR. Mitchell, of Worcester, presided,
and seemed much excited He called Tor
Volunteers to aid Boston Coroner, who was
willing TO serve a writ o habeds corpus TO take
the slave from the u. S. Marshal, prorided he
could be sure Of sufficient aid, but very few
were willing TO sign their names To the agree
ment to that effect, though a large number
rose from their seats in answer TO the call.
Cheers were given Gov. Washburn and a
number OF the police functionaries.
The court house vicinity is @ O'clock p. NJ
quiet, and much credit is due Mayor Smith
and Chief Taylor for their well directed ef-
forts 10 preserve the peace OF the city.
May 80, NJ The examination of the slave
Burns, is proceeding.
The court room is less crowded, and the
excitement outside is subsiding. Mr.. Ellis
is still speaking in behalf of the fugitive.
BUFFALO, May 90.
This morning report from the special
committee on the system of benevolence
was read. IT strongly urges the Importance
and duty o. churches to make greater efforts
to increase christian benevolence. DR.. A..
F. McGill was elected Professor of Prince
ton Seminary, and John N. Waddell of the
Danville Seminary.
BALTIMORE, May 80.
New Orleans papers OF wednesday are
received. They contain Texas news to the
2lst.
The court martial for the trial of Dr..
Steiner adjourned on account Of the hon-ap
pearance of the prisoner, who was still in
custody Of the civil authorities.
NASHVILLE, May 80.
| The cholera broke out here yesterday
Fifteen deaths are reported.
BosToN, May 30.
The examination Of the fugitive slave was
resumed this morning. Mr.. Ellis Continued
his argument in behalf of the negro.
CIScINSATI, May 80.
! The river has risen two feet. We have
had rain for the last IL hours which still con-
times.
PITTSBURGH, May 80, NJ.
The river continues to recede. Weather
clear and warm.