Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-04-25
THIRTY.FOURTH CONGKEss-FIr.ts Session
WEDNESDAY, APRIL %, 1856.
SENATE.

"WEDNESDAY, APRIL %, 1856
SENATE.
Mr.. Mallory communicated an invitation from the
Secretary OF the Navy for the members Of the Senate
| 10 visit The steamer Merrimac at Annapolis.
The consideration of the three millions armament
| bill was resumed.
Mr. Bell. of Tennessee, expressed doubts whether
this large amount could be properly expended within
the present year. He thought it would be better to
make only q small appropriation now
Mr.. Weller argued that the whole sum ought to be
appropriated forthwith, in order - be used most ad
vanas eously.
Mr.. Hale opposed the bill, thinking that the guns 10
b" rrHftcd with percussion locks and Maynard prim-
'rs would not be at all comparable with hr, cch .lOud-
Ing rifles. He OF the opinion thar they would
not he serrccable in wet weather lie also CON
demnei such large cxpendur" in time of peace
and advocated economy. He thought the admins
tration should not be held responsible tor large ap-
preparations Congress had nude them sometimes in
opposition to the recommendation of the Executive.
MIR. Hale replied tina: il the democratic party had
not controlled Congress pretty generally, aud the
Senate III particular for good many years past,
they not to be held responsible. These large
expenditures of seventy eighty millions OF dollars
annually ought TO arrrS: the attention Of the people.
for they had been made at time when the people
had been suffering from hard times from one end Of
the country 10 the other.
The further consideration Of the bill WAS here
pOrtponcd until Tomorrow
The question Of the Danish sound dues then
considered, and
Mr.. Mason moved 10 make il the special order for
II o'clock TO morrow.
Mr.. Stuart moved to postpone it until Monday
next for he wanted the river and harbor bills dis
possd Of.
Mr.. Mason urged the Importance OF disposing Of
the question Of the naval board.
Before the question was taken the hour Of one
o'clock arrived and the special order was taken up.
Mr.. Crtenden obtained leave of Mr.. Houston
(who had the floor the naval board sublect,l 10
make an explanation. He proceeded to show that
Capt. StribbIng had claimed the honor of capturing
al Algerine pratca vessel in 1922 which exploit
was in reality performed by Lieut.. Watson. Upon
the correction of the matter being brought 10 the no
tice OF Capt. S., he had acknowledged that he bad
mistaken the of the vessel, having been en-
gagged in similar capture during the same summer.
! Mr. Jones Of Tennessee, took the opportunity to
vindcate the character oil Lieut.. Bartlett, which had
| been assailed on former day by Mr. Slid..
| Mr.. Houston spoke at grcu. length in reply TO the
| speeches OF Mr. Clayton and others, taking occasion
| 10 refer TO the character of Captain Dupont and
other naval officers in terms other than COMPLIMENTS
! ry.
| Before Mr. Houston concluded. the Senate ad0urn.
| cd.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
| Mr.. lhurston moved L reconsideration Of the vote
| by which was adopted the Senates amendment 10
the deficiency bill, preventing the former law from
being construed 30 as 10 allow the public printer ~
| per cent. extra compensation.
Mr.. Haven said thar unless this amendment WAS nd
hercd 10, from twenty Ia one hundred thousand dol
! lars would he annually taken from the treasury for
| the benefit OF the printer. The other day proln-
nept member of tb. republican party Nr. Stnntonj
declared that he would erraign this ndminI-trnt" ION
before the people for extravaganza, yet he aud his
friends, and gentlemen the Democratic side, were
found voting together against the sslutary amend
nent. He wanted this draft the treasury cut oil
before his party shall come into power.
Mr.. Cobb Of Georgia, defended the votes of the
| yin fhHt Mr IN ri n ia
false impression in The public mind that the Demo-
Gratis III favor of such extra allowance when he:
had not an iota of ground Ia stand upon. Hu could
Mr.. Haven that the responsibility of large
| pendures would not fall ON the American party
| shortly.
| Mr.. Clingman thought the printer had the same
right rs others to ~ per cent. extra-and that WIS
| none at all lie then proceeded ~ advocate reduc
on Of the tariff, in order that only much revenue
u is necessary tor economical administration of
| the Government be raised.
Mr.. Wrshburne of Illinois said that the record
! shows that thirty eight inen known rs Republicans
voted with Mr.. Haven for the Seuate's aunendment
-kie only twentyfour Of that party voted against it,
Mr.. Gidd.mgs said it was cheering to his heart 10
find friendship displayed by the Democrats and
others for the Republican party.
Mr.. ClinSman replied fhnt lie had no friendship fer
that party, but would rather have the devi! ally
i'll good cuuse toi ecouomyl than none. Laugh.
teri
! Mr. Giddngs-Old friends should never be separa-
ted. Renewed lperrnept.,
! Mr.. II. Marshall made few remarks in reply to
| Nr. Cobb and concluded by moving 10 lay the
| ton of Mr.. Thursou on the table; which question
preymi!cd-ayts ~, noes ~.
The Indian appropriation bill was taken up in COLI
| mee OF the whole on The state Of the Union, when.
Mr.. Stanton of Ohio made apeech III vinG.c alton
of the views entertained by the republican party, Ct
which he is prominent member. lie said that III
the ensuing Presidential contest they will inscrbe
| their banner the words -"FreedOm is national and
slavery is SECTIONAL no slave territory;
slave States. Union for the sake Of bgry, aud liber-
ty for the sake Of the Union
When he concluded his remarks the committee
rose, and the House adjourned.
IMPORTANT FROM NICARAGUA.
SEM ORLEANS, April 22.-The steamship Charles
Morgan has arrived from San Juan with dates to 10th
inst.
The steamship Orizaba, from New York, arrived at
San Juan on the 10Th and landed j25 passengers.
The reported defeat of Schlessinger is confirmed
Fifty of his me!i :sere killed. The cause Of the de-
feat il alleged u have been negligence the par; Of
Schlessinger. The remnant of his party had arrived
nj Rivu. They loudly cursed their cowardy colo
mel Capt. Thorpe faced him with pistols the field
nj ha;r and threatened To shoot the coward. All WAS
useless. however his cowar,icr had created panic
| lie had not taken single prrcautlon agnnst sur
prise, though within the heart OF the enenys coun.
try. , r., .
Capt Thorpe came passenger in the Charles Nor
gan. lie reports Walker in good position, pros
vero,s and receiving large accesons Ia his forces.
Another battle had taken place M Arcnpuka be
| tween fourteen Americans and a force nf two hun
drcd Costa Rcans. The latter defeated will
:, the loss Of thirty killed, whilst the Americans haC
only tTo klle..
v THE KANSAS INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
. | cuic,Go auriI H. -Nes.rs Howard and Shcr