The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-05-29

WAsHISoroS May 10.

xXXIvsh Congrcss-ist session.
wAsHISoros, Maybe.
HoCsx. The Hoase took up Mr. Wheeler
Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary Of
the Navy 10 dispatch vessel with provisions
contributed TO the Cape de Verde sufferers
Mr.. Wheeler referred to the lib9ality Of n.
Y. in giving TO the starving people, and ap-
pealing 10 the House TO pass the resolution,
which asked for no appropriation Of money.
Mr.. Smith, OF Va, while feeling deeply Tor
their distress was unwilling, in this trifing
particular, TO usurp power not guaranteed
by the Constitution. He considered the send
ing ofa ship equivalent to an appropriation.
X was adopted by 123 to 2.
Mr. Galloway asked leave to introduce q
resolution requesting the President to inform
the House whether he has information concern
ing the murder Of two American citizens,
named Barber and Brown, late Of Kansas, and
whether legal measures bad been taken for the
prosecution Of the murderers. Also, whether
he bad information relative 10 the forcible alb
duction Of VIM. Phillips. and Of bis being car
RED across TO Missouri and there tarred aud
fenthered and likewise in regard to the outrage
TO Rev. I. II. Butler. who was tarred and
ieathered mt Atkinson. Also, with regard to
the shooting Of Mace, upon whom an attack
was made, with intent to kill, after be had Civ.
Gu testimony before the House Committee Of
Investigation, and whether legal steps had been
taken TO prosecute the perpetrators Of these
outrages and whether he bad issued special or
ders for the protection OF the citizens OF Kan
sas from violence and murder
Mr.. Smith, Of Va, suggested that Mr.. Gal
loway agree to add clause for information
relative to the murder Of Sheriff Jones'
Mr. Giddings said that they bad better wait
till be was dead.
Mr. RUM was opposed to such extreme
measures, and he objected TO its reception.
Mr. Galloway moved q suspension Of the
rules that be might introduce resolution Lost
lO2 to IS.
Mr. Walker moved to discharge the Com
mittee Of the Whole on the State Of the Union
from further consideration OF the bill for the
improvement Of Mobile Harbor Negatived,
60 to 81.
Mr.. Keitt moved suspension Of the rules to
enable him to offer q resolution for the adjourn
ment Of Congress to August 9Th Negatived;
67 to 62.
Mr. Wakeman introduced resolution for
the survey Of Harlem river Referred to Com.
mittec on Commerce.
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President, vetoing bills making appropriations
for the improvement of the mouth Of the Mis-
sissippi river and Of the ST. Clair fats, regard.
ing them as parts Of general system Of internal
improvements, and referring TO his message Of
1884 vetoing improvement bills for Rivers and
Hsrbors
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convenient, TO show that be had been misun-
derstood 10 regard to some correspondence with
Mr.. Champion.
Mr. Sumner commenced speaking on Kansas
affairs but without concluding. gave way to q
motion to adjourn
WAsHISGros, May 70.
SRSArr.--Mr Seward Intellectually urged
the passage Of the House resolution in regard
to the Cape de Verde sufferers
The bill making appropriations for the con-
sular and diplomatic expenses, was passed
Mr.. Benjamin. from the Committee on Com.
merce, reported Joint resolution requiring the
Commissioner Of Patents to take the necessary
steps to obtain information relative 10 the
countries Of the world.
MT. ouhlneI Ecsuiucu His slNcSu, SVuuncbStu
yesterday. He favored the immediate admis-
sion OF Kansas
HousE.-Mr Bennett, OF New York, from
the Committed on Public Lands, reported bill
granting l,04S,000 acres Of land to Wisconsin
Tor the construction Of three railroads therein,
embracing 500 miles. An Intellectual motion
was made 10 table the bill, by vote of 60
to &c
WASHINGTON, May q.
SESArx.-Mr Collamer introduced in the
Senate this morning bill providing for testing
the atmospheric railroad
Mr.. Foote reported bill to permit the legis-
lature Of Iowa to determine for that State the
application Of the grant OF land heretofore
made, to aid the construction Of Railroads in
that State.
The bill was passed giving pension Of $50
per month to John Nugent, Of n. Y, who lost
both arms on board the Germantown, while
firing q salute in honor OF the birthday Of the
Queen Of Spain.
The bill granting the right Of pre-emp,ion. in
certain cases. 10 the Indiana Yearly Meeting
Of the Society Of Friends, was passed.
Mr.. Mason discussed the action Of the Naval
Board, arguing that their proceedings should
BIZ set aside, 80 far rs it u competent for Con
gress TO do 30.
A communication was received from the
President furnishing additional documents rela-
tive to the British difficulties, involving the
question Of verscty between Mr. Buchanan
and Lord Palmertou.
Mr.. Buchanan charges that Lord Pamefston
while refusing to lay before the House Commit
tee the correspondence on the enlistment ques-
ton, had stated such fActs only - served his
own side and entirely suppressed the reasons
for which we demand the recall Of Mr.. Cramp-
ton.
Mr.. Buchanan further stated that Lord Pal
merstou is not justified in stating that he (Bu-
chansp) expressed himself satisfied wife Ciaren.
don's explanation, contained in the note Of the
18th Of July last, and that he mr.. b. said no
similar feelings with regard to it.
Mr. Buchanan denies that he ever so ntlma-
ted. He had merely observed 10 Lord Pal
merston that he would have much satisfaction,
In transmitting that note to the Secretary Of
State.
Lord p, In replying, tails to be convinced
saying to him, there was no essential difference
between the substance Of what was said 10 the
House Of Commons, and Mr. Buchapans state
ment.
Mr.. BENJAMIN stated his reasons why the
Senate should pass the bill for removing OBJ
structioos ct the mouth Of the Mississippi, tie
objections Of the President TO the contrary not
withstanding He adverted to the fact that
the President bad vetoed the Genfssl River
and Harbor bill, at the SANE time stating be