Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-23

would be left to mfintain the road except
the Treasury of the United States. The
through travel and freight would not supper,
the road, and there was no way travel Of
consequence.
Mr.. Butler, Of South Carolina, agreed
mainly with Mr.. Clayton, and thought the
scheme was too extensive. and that its pro
jectors were not well informed enough TO
carry il through.
Mr.. Gwin, Of California, said il was pro.
posed to build three roads, which will cost
from three TO fo1r hundred millions Of dol
lars. The railroads now use annually $780,
900 tons Of iron, of which 100000 tons is
manufactured in the United States. The
roads now in course of construction will
soon make the amount annually consumed
$50 600 tons, exclusive of roads projected
by tins bill. lie wished to know where all
this iron is TO come from.
Mr.. Pearce, of Maryland, was opposed to
the bill, and was estonished at the earnest
ness with which such an enormous project
was presented, and said he could not vote
for any part of the scheme.
Mr.. Rusk, of Texas, favored the bill.
Mr.. Butler, Of South Carolina, pointed
out further difficulties.
Mr.. Gwin, of California, replied, answer
ing all objections.
Mr.. Seward, Of New York, said he never
expected to be here advocating three rail-
roads to the Pacific, but so it was. lie
thought the country would never be in bet
Ter condition than now to undertake the en-
terprisc, and that the advantages incidental
thereto would Justify the undertaking.
/ Mr.. Mason, Of Virginia, said the mails and
munitions of war would be transported over
these roads It would be a Government en-
terprIse. lie was astonishcd that Senators
possessed 50 little information in regard to
/ the construction and working of these roads
He hoped provision would be made 10 re-
qulre the proposals OF contractors to be re-
ported to Congress, and moved to amend the
bill Tor that object.
Mcssrs. Chase of Ohio, Bell Of Tennes-
see. aud Evans Of South Carolina. continu-
ed the discussion, until at late hour. the
question was taken, aud the bin passed
Yeas 81, nays u.
HOUSE. The Speaker announced that the
/ first business in order was the consideration
OF the Presidents veto message.
Mr. Eayy, of Virginia. wished the con.
sidraton postponed until Thursday.
Nj Orr, of South Carolina, urged imme-
date acton.
After some debate the question was stat
ed Shall the French Spoliatun bill pass,
the Presidents objections TO the contrary
notwithstanding Under the previous ques-
ton, decided in the negative-leas SO, nays
lib. Probably the reverse.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the Civil aud Diplomatic bill.
Mr. ,SlIlsfs, Of Mary md. offered The veto-
ed bill MS an mendmeni, which the Spea-
ker decided to be out Of order.
The Speakers decision was sustained af.
ter considerable discussion.
The Committee rose, and the House adj
iourned.
TUESDAY. Feb 90.
SENATe.-Afer suudry unimportant INIT
ters were disposed Of, discussion arose be-
tween Ncssrs. benjamin o. Louisiana and
Seward Of New York, relative 10 the Pas
scngcr BILL
Mr.. Cass Of Michigan made his personal
explanations in regard to Lord CArenion's
speech
Mr.. Mason Of Virginia followed Mr.. Clss,
and said that he was in possession Of uior-
nation that Lord Clarendon 10 an unofficial
conversation with the American Minister at
London, had said that he was surprised to
find that Mr. Cass md puta wrong construc-
ton upon his language. His only meaning
was that France and England were united IN
erecting commercial treaties with the coun-
tries bordering on the RIO de IA Platte. -
While concedng to Lord Clarendon the
right to interpret his own language, hc Mr.,
MasOn) chose to take a series of expressive
acts e them reviewed the course which
had recently been pursued At San juin, the
more distant incidents which led to the an
nunciatou OF the Monroe doctrine, and To
intermediate interpretations IN American az
fairs. The histories of the latcrfcrences NJ
~ =. '~n Islands ~nl T.. south and
Central America, were also reclted. Even
distant Ecuador AMI Peru afforded evidence
Of acis which affected orr interests.
lie depicted the condition of the islands
in the Gulf OF Mexico and the Caribbean
Sea, and their implrnncc in reference 10 orr
commerce. lie plrtjculrly spoke Of the
neighburing island, llayti, which Is diylcd
lnio two goyernncnfs-on of Airic ms who
have reapsed into savage life, and another
of Africans as represented by the white race
IN llnyu AMI s.. Domingo. On lhcsa poo
pie influences had been used to produce re-
suits favorable to the European Government
and injurious TO our own From the AFRO
giant Interference Of these maritime powers.
even this Republic was not exempt They
had exercised heir power % control the bal
ance Of power in Europe.
Russia exhibited the similarity Of her pol
icy by suppressing the rising spirit Of the
Hungarlans, but It was power to the cxer-
else ol which Americans would not submit
The Senate then adjourned
House.. MIR. Benefits bill, granting lands
equally TO the several States for railroad ami
school purposes, was laid on the table by
majority of 2.
The bill amendatory of the gTadua,ing
law of last session was passed, providing
that aili llvts for persons entering may be
made before a properly authonzed officer,
under such regulations as the secretary may
prescribe, without as now, requiring them
to 60 to the Land on &c for thlt purpose.
The House went into committee OF the
whole on the Civil and Diplomatic Appropri.
alton Bill.
An amendment was adopted, voting $500
900 for the extension Of the Treasury build
ngs, with a view of alf1rdng accomnodl-
tons for The State Department. An amend
ment was also adopted. voting similar sum
for the enlargement OF the General Post Of
flee Department.
The Committee then rose, aud without
tranSactlng any further busininess of import.
ance the House adjourned.
ineiisnili Results Of he Burns Case-
Hon. Edward G.. Loring, who was officially
concerned, AS commissioner, in the case OF
Burns, the fugitive slave, IS also Judge Of
Probate in Boston. Numerous petitions 4
have been sent 10 the Legislature, praying /
that he may be removed from that Office on /
account OF his agency above. Nothing /
is alledged against him in regard to the dis /
charge Of his Probate duties. lie has also /
been lecturer in the Law School at Cam. /