The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13
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tuo r1DQSo PdSseu OH uO-udy maklHS
appropriations for Consular and Diplomat
ic expenses, Mr.. Bennett, of New York,
from the Committee on Public lands, re-
ported bill granting alternate sections OF
land in Iowa, in aid of the railroads now
constructing. A motion to lay it on the
table YES lost, by vote of A against IS.
There was no action ON Mr.. Benefits bill.
Adjourned.
MAY en- the Senate, Mr.. Pugh pre-
scented the resolutions of the Legislature of
Ohio. in favor of the admission of Kansas
with the Topeka Constitution.
In the House, Mr.. Clingmap asked leave
to offer the following: A joint resolution
for the better protection of American eiti
zens.
Be it resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives, of the United States of A
merica in Congress assembled, That for
the better protection of the persons and
property of American citizens under the
law of Nations, and as secured by existing
treaty stipnlati0ns, with reference to the
thoroughfares or lines of travel between the
waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans,
the President of the United States be and
he is hereby authorised to employ any part
of the land or naval forces in the country,
and to call for aid and use any number of
volunteers that may be necessary to pro-
vide for the safety ofpassengsrs and others
of our oitlzens in those localities; and such
may be used by him in aid of the local au-
thorities, or otherwise, to insure the Gbser-
vance of such rights as the government Of
the United States and its citizens are emit
tied to enjoy.
Objection having been made, DIR. Cling
man moved a suspension Of the rules.
Mr.. Stephens asked Mr.. Clingman what
he proposed to do with the resolution
Mr.. Clingman replied that he thought it
ought to pass; but if the House should re-
fer it, he would have no objection to that.
Mr.. Jones of Tennessee, understood that 1
the resolutions authorised the President to
take possession of Central America. He did
not want it done at this time.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, asked Mr.. Cling
man whether. if the rules should be suspend |
ed, he would give him an opportunity to
offer an amendmentlookingt to the anne 4ation |
of the British provinces.
Mr.. Clingman said he would make no
ment.
Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee, remarked that
if the House should now adjourn, the reso-
luton would go over till Monday next, and
he made motion to that effect.
In the meantime they could read the pro-
position in print.
The motion to adjourn was lost
An Intellectual motion was then made that
there be call of the House.
Another motion was made to adjourn,
which prevailed-yeas 95, nays IS.
MAY THE Senate appointed a third
committee of conference on the Deficiency
Bill, the first two having failed to agree.
In the House, Mr.. Pringle offered re-
solution that, as the committee of confer
ence on the Deficiency Bill had failed to
agree, the House adhere to its amendments,
t. |
Cobb, of Georgia, wished to know what
we're the particular points of disagreement,
n order that the House might act separate
y on each. MIR. Stanton said the principal {
points were the army appropriation bill of f
s3'OOO'OOO and the Washington water J
works bill. He was willing to lose the bill +
Unless the Senate receded from its amend +
nents.. The system of deficiencies threa- :
ened to throw all the power of government
nto the hands of the Executive. He want =
ID the President to exhibit proofs, In good $
aith' that the laws are faithfully executed. q
dr.. cMullen defended the administration
gainst the implied imputation in a very
ong speech. A long discussion ensued on
he Inconvenience of the committee of :,
difference on the Deficiency Bill. The !,
louise adjourned without taking action. -
MAY 8.-The House as we'll as the Sem q
tie adopted the report of the joint commit c
ee of conference on the bill amendatory of n
ne bounty land law. On motion of Mr.. !,
remington, the President was requested to
information touching the recent q
lsturbances at Panama and the Interrupt II
ON OF travel over the routes to the Pacific !,
lso TO state what measures have been ia Fl
en- tor the protection of American interests O.
/ that quarter. The consideration of the e
sagreement amendments to the deficiency al
i'll was considered. Mr.. Giddings, while fc
'eaking in opposition to one item, sudden OF
tainted and fell to the floor Much ex- m
tement ensued. Mr.. Giddings was con-
Eyed to sofa, and after having become A
luscious, was taken home. Mr.. Campbeu II;
Ohio reported the ocean mail appropria- az
IN and post-office appropriation bills. al
MAY 9-The Senate passed the House
IL granting million and half of acres of
nd to the Iowa Railroads. Mr. James
ported bill amending the patent laws.
In the House, message was received "
ON the Senate, asking for a third COM '"