The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-08-20
CONGRESS.

CONGRESS.
Monday, August II.
In the Senate. q resolution was adopted BY calling
for the information Of The measures taken by the gov
eminent in regard 10 the declaration Of the European
Congress, respecting the abolition Of Pryateerns.
Nc. Douglas. from the committee on Territories,
ported back the House bill to reorganiIs she territorial
government Of Kansas with substitute. Mr.coIlamer
on behalf Of the m;n,riiy, made report the ssme
subject. The bill laid the table by vote Of
IS TO -, and this is considered flsl disposition Of
The question for the session.
The general appropriation bill was taken up, and
the proposed amendments disposed o. The prOyisos
appended by The House d Representatives in regard
The expenditures ior enforcing The territorial laws Of
Kansas. were stricken out by decided majOriies The
discussions upon the bill were continued until half
past five without getting through with il.
10 the House. Mr.. Campbell. Of Ohio. from the com.
mittee Of Ways and Means. reported bill reducing
the dulles imports and for oher purposes It's
December.
s message from the President. veoins The hill for
the improvement Of the Dies MONIES Rapids. Was ~.
eeyied. The House promptly reeonsderrd the sub
jet, and sgsin passed The bill BY then two
thirds yo,el3O 10 5i-snd sent it the Senate. in
which body !, will be considered on Wednesday.
The Army Appropriation bill was taken up Is !,
was returned from The sensie minus Mr. shemsn's
pro,iso. NJ. Pennington oIrrei substitute fsr lhe
posso ihai no part u the military force be employed
in old Of the enforcement Of The acts q the territorial
lsgisliture in Kansas until such enaeimenis are up.
proved by Congress. This not TO be construed 10 o.
10 prevent the President from employing adequate mi
lary force prssen, the invasion Of the territory by
armed bands who non.residenis or any other body
NOT residents acting posss eomiaf, Of any cfrei
IN the territory. Adopted By vote of ioi sgainsl 81
The bill was Then returned y The senate.
The POs Office appropriation bill, the Light Hous,
appropriation hill snd some other bills of minor mpor
lance, were passed.
Tuesday, Angus, ie.
r. the seniie the bill making appropriation for III,
legislative. executive snd uiiral expenses Of the gov
eminent passed.. The Paei6s railroad ball laid
onihs table by vote Of IS 70 20 The navy sppropda
alton bin, reported from the committee on finance
without amendmeni.as Il cams from the House, wa,
amended and passed. after several hours consideration
IN the HOUSE. soma f5Hy.ssvsn private bills wn,
considered aud passed.
wednesday. Angus, TO-
In the ssns,e, the bll % regulate the compensation
Of members Of Congress. passed BY avoie Of Is Il
II. Il provides for an anus salary Of $500 dollars
commence on The fourth day March Of each gear ae
the present Congress The mileage % remain as here
iofofe, eight d,iian for every twenty niles travel
IN the House. The amendments Or the Senate 10 th'
navy appropriation bill were considered. and two Q
them disagreed TO- The Senate insiisd upon iheii
amendments and askoI conference.
The amendment. Of the Senate 70 thc bill max
ing appropriations. Cor the legislative. executive ans
ofihs government were taken Up. ant
lei 70 long discussion in speeches Of Eve minutes each
The chief discussion upon ihc proposition q h,
senate 10 strike ont the proviso restricting the
The appropriation Cor Kansas until al criminal prose
eu,ions Cor political onces shall have boon dismissed
NJ. Pennington proposed 70 concur with the ssnat
In striking out and offered in lieu Of the Objectionable
clause modified psoyiso % the effect that oil person.
indicted fof alleged o15nees ssainsi hoiaws Of Kans1