Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-12-15

the passage of tho American minister accredited 10
the Spanish government through France to his place
OF official duty. This is recognized, beyond doubt,
principle of the law of nations, interesting TO every
country, because its denial would seriously embarras
the maintenance of plomatic MISSIONS whose infu
ence in promoting peace and preserving good rela-
tons in the family of nations lis universally acknow-
lodged.
| communicated to MIR. Soule, at London my
respondence with the Emperor's government and on
the morning of the 9th instant he arrived in Paris,
and left on the 18th for Bordeaux, where he eXpec
ted to find the United States steam frigate San ia
cnto, in which he will take passage for Spain
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your Obedient servant, J. MASON.
Hon, VIM. Marcy, Secretary of State.
Mr. Mason to NJ. Drouyn de = Hays.
LEGATION UNITED STATES.
PARIS Nov 6, 1854
SIR have the honor 10 acknowledge the receipt
of Your excellencys letter of the 1s of November in
reply to mine of the 9th, of October ult | have
carefully examined your narrative of circumstances
which led to the event and gave occasion Tor this
correspondence.
1t is quite manifest that the order under which
the CoRmssary of the Police at Balas acted, when
he interdcted MIR. Soule's entrance into France did
not present to the American Minister any aterna-
tive but to return to England, remain in Calais,
virtually under duress until the further orders of the
Emperor's Government could be received ! think
your Exceency will concur in the opinion that he
could not, consistently with the dignity of his govern
men remain on the frontier of France-there stua-
ted. awaiting orders which he had to be
IiNve wonid be more favorable than the one which
denied him entrance upon French territory. | cannot
therefore, but deeply regret that the precise telegraph
ic order which your ExceIency has incorporated in
your letter 10 me- did not precede Mr.. Soules arrival
at Calais.
| That order am pleased to find, all i'm
pedlment TO the free passage of the American minis
ter accredited to the Court of SPAIN through the ter
ritory of France. have not failed to observe the
declaration that Mr. Soules residence in France will
not be authorised by the EmPeror's Government
AS his public duties require him TO reside in Spain
he has 30 intention, as far as am informed, of re-
naming or residing in France. therefore forbear
entering into any examination Of the sugges
ted for the determination to deny him the privilege
of the in which he has been notified of the
purpose of the Imperial Government.
Congress.-Tuesday.
SENATE-Hon. Jesse D. Bright was chosen Pres-
dent pro enpore of the Senate, and accordingly took
the chair Mr. Weller submitted resolution, which
agreed to, calling on the President for nforma
! ton in regard to the operations of Gen Wool com
handing the Pacific division of the a my The STAN
ding committees of the last session were re appointed
with the exception of such vacancies as may have
occurred by the expiration of the term of service of
any senator; which vacancies to be filled by the
President pro tenn At an early hour the Senate
adjourned
gave
notice that he would at the proper time offer sub
stitute to the homestead bill After the transaction
of some unImportant business the House proceeded
to the consideration of the resolution offered yester
day, calling for information relative to the late meet.
ing of American ministers at Ostend. The resolu-
ton further debated, but the time of adjourn
ment a final vote had not been TAKEN Union
Congress-Wedncsday.
SENATE-The President pro empofe laid before
the Senate the annual report of the Secretary of the
} Treasury on the state of the finances. and also a
communication from the Treasurer of the United
States.
Several petitions presented and REFERRED and
various bills were introduced,
MIR. Adams gave notice of his intention to intro
duce bill amendatoy Of the present naturalization
laws.
After acting upon some bills which were left ove
from the previous session, the Senate adjourned
E HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-The House recon
sdered its vote of yesterday by which it refused
refer the resolution of Mr. Sellers to the Committee
on Foreign Relations yeas "a, nays So and il was
then referred to that committee The river anG
harbor bill OF last session. which was vetoed by the
President of the United States after discussion
on It's postp nement, was rejeced-yeas 95. NAYS sc
"a two-thrds vote being required.-Union
Congress.
WASHINGTON, Dec 7th, 1854
= SINA1E.-After the usual morning business a mes
sage received from the House OF Representative
announcing the death of Hon. Presley Ewing, rep
resentatlve ftom the State of Kentucky; and apnro
! pirate remarks having been made by Messrs Thomp
son of Kentucky and Badger, the customary resolu
n tons were adopted and the Senate adjourned unit
= Monday next.
. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MIR. Houston re
ported two bills from the Committee of WAYS an,
. Means making appropriations for the payment of in
valid and other PENSIONS and TO deray the curren
and contingent expenses of the Indian department 70
Q the year ending the Goth of June, 1856 The dealt
of the Hon. Presley Ewing of the State of Kentucky
!. was announced 10 the House by Mr. Cox ResoIu
lions suitable to the occasion then adopted an
:. the House adjourned to meet on Monday next.
q Union
a United States Congress.
If WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 7, 1854,
9 SENATE-Mr. Badger gave notice of his inteptio
Introduce bill to increase the pay of members
g Congress and OF Judges OF the Supreme Court Afte
), some other unmportan business the Senate adourn
l. ed till Monday.
q HousE.-Mr. HEM introduced bill making I'm,
ther appropriation for the Improvement of the rapid
: OF the Mississippi River. MIR. Maxwell introduosd
till providing for the sale Of reserved lands IN Fio
N da. On motion of Mr. Perkins of Louisiana, The bi