Demoine courier., 1856-02-14

Mr.. Eoombs preferriIg,:o be his own
almoner moved an amendment that he
wood be paid for from the per diem d
members voting for the resolution.
Mr.. Weller hoped that Senators
would individually contribute Tor the re.
lief OF tie poor, and on his motion the
resolution Was laid on the table by seven
majority. Mr.. Weller introduced a bill
authorizing the coinage at .he San Fran
cisco mint of unions of the value Of SlQD
and hal. unions Of the value Of $50,
made conformable 10 the standard foI
gold coin. and to be received as legal
lender.
1he consideration of The Central A.
merriam question was then resumed.
Mr.. Fuote, although hot, an adni,sS O!
Buchanan, ~eulogized the argumen, OF
that gentleman regarding his construction
of the ClaytorB ulwer treaty as Of ION.
sumaie ability, The faitbfur assurance
requires Of Her Maiesty's government
,he immediate wishdra wal from any ac-
,ual occupancy OF, or dominion over any
portion Of the Mosqui,o territory of sea
coast. by virtue of a pretended pro,ec,
~tn.a:s. The claims Of England ovsr
Central America and Bay island being
founded in no right Of discovery, cou,
quest, purchase. OF treaty. her occupa-
lion Of The territory was a clear case OF
forcibIe entry and delsiner, and her
RICH. The same that a highwayn,aG, has
10 pursue an armed traveller. lie main
tanned that ,lie honor Of this country, no
less than lis interests, demand that we
shall insist OF EngIand's fulfilling her
treaty stipula,ions. The idea OF yield
ing 70 the ~pre,ehsions Of tina, Govern.
meat. and allowing herio evade its plain
provisions. is moi TO be ,houghs oil for a
moment. He proposed that a direcI
Congressional declaration may be made
of their construction Of the treaty, and
Of our purpose 10 erfo. ce the obligation
resulting from H., and afier THE prove un.
awaiting. and a:ter nego,ions shall have
been exhausted. He would entertain "A
proposition similar To that suggested by
Mr.. Seward, to give England off ciai for
NAL notice ste must withdraw tom The
Cen,rai American occupation by a gi"ed
day. II she he'd Out. and disregarted
all ~ summons. | would have her re-
moved by force os arms. Let Epgland
understand tina, we are in earnes, about
This, and that it is a second edition OF "a
40 or fgh,. and then backing down 70 40.
IL, after SO much forbearsnce, war comes
lei j. come. We shall be justified bo.h
BY God and man.
Mr.. Wilson obtained the floor. Adj
lourned. ds@k
HOUSE.
'fhe Spesker administered the oath 10
support the Constitution Of the u. s
TO members. the Representatives Of each
Stale advancing as their names were call
ed for that purpose. The delegates IRON
The Territories were likewise sworn
When the name of Mr.. Whiteieid was
called, Mr.. Grow said. in Difference to
Abe wishes Of iis friends, he would not
orject to hia beirg sworn. lie thought,
however. ihal circumstances would war.
rant The Withholding the oa.h. He hoped
10 be heard some other lime on The
question. as SO
Mr.. Campbell OF Ohio. said that a
construct, el his. a Ken,uckian by bir,b,
had been dia5olicaily murdered in the
most cowardIy mal.ner having been shol
as ne was c,edib.y informed, by an Off
Ger under The pay o: The Geners; Gov
eminent, in Kansas. AZ o~hiecnou TO The
administration OF The oath TO MIR. Whit
field would only tend 10 greater coufu-
sion afer their excited struggle, he would
not insist upon it.
On motion Of MI. W~ashburne, oil
Maine a committee was uppoin,ed to
walton the Senate and inform them thai
a quorum Of the House had assembled
elected Mr.. Banks Speaker, and was
nov ready 10 proceed to business.
On motion Of Mr.. Pennington. a com
mite YEAS appointed in CONJUNCTION with
one OF The Senate, to wait on the Pres:-
dent. aad inform him ,hata quorum oil
TWO houses had assembled. and were
ready to receive any communication he
might be pleased 10 make.
Mr.. fhurston offered q resolntion for
The election Of a Clerk by piua voce.-
Laid on The table by 100 against S..
The resolutions declaring Mr.. Gloss
burne Ssrgeant-atArms wa, adopted by
l03 against 90. 700
Nj. Sherman offered a resolution de-
claring Robert Morris Postmaster, adopt;
ed by l06 against 81. I.
sThe rules Of the las. House were a.
dopled I'LL others could be made.
On motion Of Mr.. Wheeler there was
ordered TO be paid u OF the conungen,
fund to John W.. Fof0ey. late Clerk,
who presided over The House during ITS
areaniza,ion at eigh. dollars per day, in
addition to his regular salary. from Dec.
Sd 10 Feb. 4ih.
Mr.. Bingham offered a resolution de-
clsring q. Toilet. of Columbus, O., Pri-
yste Printer 40 the House, pending which
he Horse adj on rned.
EF. P. Blair. a Southern Democrat,
who has ~Pnbirhsd q letter denouncing
the p;eseni doushfaced administration,
and the Fugitive Slave Ia W. as uncnnti.