Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-02-24
LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

WAsHfxGToN.

WAsHfyGToN, Feb. II.
At this point q message was received from
the President, informing the House Of his
veto Of the French spoliation bill. 1t crea-
ted some sensation. Mr.. Orr proposed that
the message be read, printed and consider
ed on Monday at O'Clock.
Mr.. Bayley suggested Tuesday next.
Mr.. Haven without meaning any disre-
spect to the President inasmuch as time was
precious, suggested that the reading of the
message be dispensed with. Boisterous cries
followed, No, no, Read, Read. lal
Points of order were then raised but the
bill pending last should be disposed Of be-
fore the message could be acted upon.
This was acquiescedi in.
Another amendment was adopted appro-
priating for the ocean service this year, the
bill for that purpose haveing failed last SEES
| sion.
The bill was then passed by vote of 90
to 50.
SENATE.
Mr.. Shields presented the Instructions na
had received from tbs illinois Legislature to
oppose the extension OF the patents to Nc
Cormics ana all other reaping machines.
MIR. Clarion presented pc ition from cit
liens of Philadelphia for accommodation for
the q. S. Court and Post Office in that city.
MIR. Brodhead presented petition from
citizens of Philadelphia, designating the To-
cality Of the above ports and Post Office.
MIR. Toucey from the judiciary committee
introduced bill to protect officers and 9TH
crs acting under the authority Of the United
States.
MIR. Stewart opposed the bill making an.
preparations for improvements on the North
ern Lakes.
MIR. Hamilton from the committee on COM
merce reported bill authorizing Secretary Of
the Treasury to sell certain revenue cutters
and purchase others.
MIR. Jenes of Iowa, reported bill allow
ing officers and soldiers Of the revolution
whose pensions are less than 100 dollars
10 have that hereafter. 4s31; s',
Mr.. Hamilton wished the bill to be laid
over till Monday in order to provide by a.
mendment similarly for the widows Of the
deceased officers and soldiers.
Mr.. Sumner presented a memorial from
citizens of Worcester, Mass, against admis-
sion of any more slave States. Also one
from citizens of Philadelphia for repeal of
Fugitive Slave Law.
MIR. Jones of Tenn, opposed resolution
which says that the power to regulate emf
grafton never having been gwen to Congress
the government Of those Sta es, affected with
an influx of foreigners possess the sole pow
er to make laws regulating their admission.
MIR. Cass gave notice that on Monday next
he should take notice of the words attribu-
ted to Lord Clarendon relative to the trans
Atian:c policy to be preserved by the Eng
lsh governmen. with reference to affairs on
this continent.
The invalid pension bill was taken up on
motion of Mr.. sGwinn and postponed to Mon
day.
The Pacific r. R. bill was then taken up.
but it was also postponed to Monday.
The bill extending the credit on R. R.
iron was then taken up.
Mr.. Cooper regretted that such a measure
should be pressed at this time and at this
stage OF the session. lie showed the embar-
rassment under which the iron trade was suf
fering, and appealed to the Senate to reject
the Dill, which he thought would occasion a
further depression in that business.
=, Messrs. Brodhead, Clay, ID wson, Bayara.
thompson OF Kentucky and Rush, took par.
IN the debate on submitting an amendment to |
an amendment whereby railroad compapies
awaiting themselves Of the three years ex-
tenoeo ny the bill are required to give good |
security, to be collected of the place of i'm
portatlon for the payment of the duties
the soiv'ncy OF the company is
doubtful, by such collectors; and, further.
requiring such companies as avail themselves
IT the benefit of the act to file an obligation
o carry the U. s. mails at prices stipulated
~ the Government-we believe within tho
'um of $500 per mile.
Assented to-yeas %, nays 6.
DurIur thu furthor I;.o,,..:o. Al /
he Senate adjourned. :a1dr12
HOUSE.
The Speaker laid before the HOUSE a mos.
age which occupied three fourths Of an hour
n reading.
The President, in returning the French
bill, referred to his duties under
he Constitution. EIes }.}s5i7
1t Is not incumbent on him to sign a bill "a
matter of course, and this merely to au-
henticatc the action of Congress, for he
must exercise an intelligent Judgment OF, be
althless to the trust reposed in him.
In the execution of his official duties MS Co
isnng bills, he is not to perform mere me-
hanieal part, bat is to act and decide ac- /
ord;ng to his righteous convictions Of TIL
ightfulness OF rrongfulness of the proposed
iw. sHG tas eNs.ea {
The Presidents responsibility Is to the peo-
lie of the whole United States that of Sem
tor to q particular State, of Representa-
We to the people of a State or districts and $
may be assumed that he will net resort tc a
he ciear'y defined and unlimit d power of t.
resting legislation and calling for the re-
of measure, except in the OBJ a
gance to the requirements of duty. When, n
owever, nc entertains decided and fixed u
inclusion not merely of the unconstitution- p
ity but of the improperly or injustice in
her respects of amy measure-if he de. b
ares that he approves it, he is false to his il
tn and ne deliberately disregards his obi 0
ltions. ie8 y