Washington sentinel., 1856-04-05
o NJ CIR II - -


In THE SENATE, on the third of April, among
other business, Mr.. CLAY, from the Committee on
Pensions, to which was referred the joint resolu-
tion declaring in what manner the pension laws
| for the benefit of the Cherokee Indians shall be
executed reported it back without amendment.
Mr.. Clay asked its immediate consideration on the
ground that ii important TO the interests Of
some poor Cherokee widows, and simply declared
in what manner the pensions should be paid
The resolution was then considered and passed
The bill for the relief of the widows and orphans
Of the officers, seamen, and marines Of the United
States sloop-ofwar Albany aud for other purposes,
was passed.
The Senate proceeded 10 the consideration OF
the special order, being the bill 10 authorize The
people of Kansas 10 form constitution and Stale
government preparatory 10 their admission into
the Union when they shall have the requisite popu'
lalion.
Mr.. CoLLAMER commenced speech, arguing
against the extension Of slavery,
In THE HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES, the Senates
amendments 10 the Pension bill were concurred
in.
The House then went into committee of the
whole the state Of the Union, (Mr Mace, of
Indiana, in tn char) and resum ed the considcra
tion of the bill 10 supply deficiencies in The appro-
prations for the service of The fs cal year ending
June 80, 1858, The question being on the amend
menls Of the Senate thereto.
The entire sitting of the committee was con-
sumed in debate on the amendment appropriating
$4,000, or much thereof as may be necessary,
for engraving the maps and drawings accompany
ina th.,r af N de-
termne Pacific railroad route. Without dispos-
ing Of the amendment the committee rose, and the
House adjourned
In THE SENATE yesterday, Mr.. SEWARD gave
notice of his intention 10 introduce bill supple
mentary 10 the copyright act of 1881,
The bill 10 allow George P. Marsh, late Min
lister 10 Constan,inople, extra compensation for
diplomatic services on special mission 10 Greece
was debated but not disposed Of.
The Senate passed the bilapproprialing 100000
for preserving and maintaining the peaceable dis
position of the Indian tribes on the Pacific coast,
and Sl20,O0O for the purchase OF gunpowder for
that coast.
Mr. CoLLAMEa concluded his remarks from
Thursday, in opposition TO the extension of slavery
and in vindicaion OF the minority report on Kan
sas affairs. .
Mr.. DOUGLAS replied 10 the positions assumed
by Mr. Collamer, and defended the aJority report
Of the Committee on Territories.
In THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, Mr. EVANS,
of Texas, introduced a bill authorizing and iacili-
tang the construction of Northern, Southern,
and Central Pacific railroad and magnetic tele.
graph; which referred 10 the select COM
mil IN hat subiAat
Mr. Underwood offered a resolution, which
was passed, instsucling the Committee on the
Judiciary to inquire into the expediency Of regu-
lating and making uniform the right 10 challenge
Jurors in criminal cases in the Circuit and District
courts Of the United States.
Various bills were introduced, and appropri.
ately referred.
The House took up the Senate's amendments
TO the Deficiency Appropriation bill, when
Mr.. SMITH, of Tennessee, made speech on the
subject of politics, dealing goodnatu blows at
the Republican and American parties.
Mr.. GRANGER, of New York, made speech TO
show that the Constitution OF the United Siates
utterly repudiates the existence Of slavery.
Both Houses have adjourned until Monday.