Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-04-12
CONGRESSIONAL.

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CONGRESSIONAL
In the SENATE, Mr.. Mason, from the Committee
on Foreign Relations, reported resolution to the
effect that further legislation il necessary in
der to put an end TO the treaty with Denmark regu
lating the partment of the Sound Dues. The subject
was made tthe special order of the day for Monday
next
Mr.. Cass presented memorial from the selfstyled
legislature of Kansas. He moved its reference to
the Committee on Territories. After some debate,
the subject was laid aside
The Bounty Land Bill was then taken up. After
an argument from Mr. Foote in favor of its passa,e
the subject was laid aside.
Mr. Geyer spoke on Kansas affairs denying the right
of Congress to interfere with the domestic affairs of
territories, after which the SENATE adjourned.
In the House Mr.. Mace, by unanimous consent,
presented the Constitution of Kansas, with me-
mortal from the Legislature on the subject Re-
ferred to the. Committee on Territories His motion
to print 10 900 copies of the documents was referred
to the Committee on Printing
MIR. Bingham from the Committee oux Elections,
presented report declaring S. S. Marshall entitled
to his present seat in the House from the Ninth Dis
trict OF Illinois; also declaring the seat Of the Eighth
District OF the State vacant The consideration
OF this matter was postponed.
Mr.. keltt made speech on the Southern side Of
politics.
On motions made by Messrs. Humphrey Marshall
and Prnge, resolutions adopted looking to the
suppression of the Collie trade and declaring piracy.
The HOUSE then adjourned.
WASHINGTON, April 8.
Mr.. Pearce Of Maryland, reported a bill to remit
the duties on goods and merchandise destroyed by
fire. PASSED
Mr.. Sumner presented bill supplementary to the
act to limit the liabilities of ship owners.
Mr.. Mason submitted a bill making further salts
faction to the holders of Virginia land warrants.
Mr.. Geyer resumed his speech on Kansas affairs.
In the HOUSE while the Deficiency Bill was pend.
ing, Mr.. Zoliicofer replied to Smith, justifying his
voting. for the new American platform Of the Pna-.
de!phia Convention.
additional Congressional Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, April 8.
In the SENATE an adjournment took place mme-
diately after the conclusion of Mr. Geyer's speech.
In the House pending the Deficiency Bill many
political speeches on various subjects, but all un-
important, were made. After which the House ad-
journed.
WASHINGTON, April 0, 1856.
SENATE-The Senate passed several bills from the
Court of Claims making appropriations for certain
claims The question on printing the memorial OF
the Kansas Legislature was debated and postponed.
Mr. Seward made very long speech to- day on Kan
affairs He argued in favor Of the immediate adj
mission of Kansas State, the only remedy for
Tue eAlStnS evils, StatitlS that Tic SousIuloH uoeS
not prescribe the number of people necessary to en-
title State to admission. Mr. Clay next obtained
the floor, and the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE-The deficiency appropriation bill was ia
ken up and considered. Mr.. Shorter contended that
Massachusetts,, by her conduct relative to the fugi
tive slave law, had placed herself outside the pale OF
the Constitution, and ought not to lie represented
| here. The South had been victimized every time
she compromised with the North. He hoped, there
FORE that further attempt Of that kind would be
made. He commended that not only Alabama but
every Southern State, had resolved that should the
Government fail to protect them in their consttu
tonal rights they would take the remedy into thei'
own hands and stand on the Georgia platform.
the d, mocratc party shall triumph in the next Pres
idential election the Union would be saved, but, i
black Repubcansm prevails, the history of on
| confederation will have been written.
Some debate ensued on the Senate's amendment
| appropriating nearly $4,000 for engraving maps
drawings, accompanying reports, and documents re
lating to surveys to determine the Pacific Railroad
route. The amendment was rejected and the Hous
adjourned.