The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-04-02
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rH1nrr.rouRru coxanEss-FIRsr SESSION.

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WASHINGTON, April /.
SENATE-Mr. Mason from The Committee
on Foreign relations, reported joint rcsolu-
ton amending act of March 1855, to remodel
diplomatic and consular system OF the U. S.
He explained that the resolution proposed a
change in that feature which seemed to make
lit mandatory on the President to elevate, all
our foreign ministers resident to ministers
Flenipotcntiary, and to affiS the salary OF each
mission. Congress has no power to command
but could only recommend this to the Presi-
dent Resolution passed.
HoUsE.-Among reports from standing
committees were bills establishing additional
land districts in Nebraska and Kansas, 10000
copies of the Central American correspondence
together with that between Z. s. and Great
Britain on the arbitration and enlistment ques-
ton. ordered to be printed; also some number
of documents of commercial relctions of the U.
S. with foreig n nations and statistics compare
tive Tariffs, &c, House adjourned.
WAsHINGToN, April /.
The prominent features Of the anti-Nebras-
ha caucus at the Capitol last night, was the
speech by Gen. Pomeroy, who responded to a
general call to hear from the State Of Kansas
in regard 10 public oplnion tharc. He said the
people were anxious TO have a State admitted
with Topeka Constitution. Emigatien poured
into Kansas at the rate Of 1900 per week;
enumeration being made at Kansas City. 3-.s
lie graphically described the alleged inva-
sion of the Territory by the Missourians, and
denounced the election in the Territory as IL
legal; his assurance that people there were
oyerwhe lmingly on the side of feelolni WIS
received with delight by the caucus.
lie was certain the interference with their
rights by invaders would be seriously resisted
Gen. P. spoke at considerable length, alsl
answered many questions proposed. Caucus
adjourned till Monday next
WAsHINerGH, April l.
The Supreme Court commenced to-day
All present except associate Justices Mclean
and Catron. No business transacted. 4
The Kansas investigation commission before
leaving the city, made arrangements with. prs.
waite parties for q supply Of money in antici-
patton of $4,000 directed to be paid but not
yet appropriated. -
NORFOLK, April l.
Commodore Isaac hcKecyer died this fore
noon. The deceased was native Of Pa, and
entered the service in 1919.
He stood No. 9 on the reservelist of Cap
tains; his commission having date Dee, 1888.
lie was in command of the Maryland at this
station at the time Of his death.
WAsuNGToN, March %.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Belmont. our Minis
ter at the Hague, is about to be recalled, and
that Howell Cobb, Of Georgia, will tako his
place
Captain Ingraham, of Kostza fame, has not
been confirmed by the Senate as chief Of the
Bureau of ordinance. 1t is understood there
will be some difficulty of his passage through
the ordeal OF the Senate.
Private letters by the Illinois state that the
British frigate which arrived at Panama from
Calao, Immediately on her arrival FASTENED
back to ponta Arenas in order to defend the
country against the thrcated incursions ofGeo.
Walker. ~. s-.rer
A French force was already there acting in
concert with the British force against Walker.
The steamship Ericsson sailed for Liverpool
to-day in the place of the Pacific. She took
out 9passengers but no specie.
MILWAUKEE,, March %.
Bashford has possession of the Executive