The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-03-07

WASHINGTON, March 3.-SE~ArR.-T bill
authorizing the construction of ten sloofs Of
war was taken up.
Mr.. Seward referred to several periods Of
our history from the affair Of the Carolina TO
the late dispute in regard 10 the fisheries TO
show that the appearance Of single British
vessel had frightened the country into n fear
81 Impending war. He said he was tired Of
these things and wished the people, especial
LIZ the merchants OF our commercial cities To
discuss questions OF nationalinterest without
being alarmed through fear Of the inability
Of our Government TO maintain them in their
proper rights and interest III would vote
for this incre Use Of the navy irrespective Of
any question in regard % cur foreign rela-
lions simply because he thought il wrong to
have the seaboard exposed. because there
had never been a time as propesioas as the
present one without any alteration If our
revenue system. We receiving an immense
surplu. revenue could do so.
Mr. Hale thought il absurd to put our navy
on "a footing to compete with those IF other
countries II reminded him Of a legacy of
tea pounds hequeathed BY mn Englishman 10
pay the national debt. II there was anv ap-
prehension of war originating in Congress
sional speeches it IS time to economic ex-
penditures.
Mr.. Bell, Of Tenn, said il was unanimous
~ recommended by the Naval Committee and
moi founded on any existing alarm on the
subject Of war. The object was to supply
class Of vessels really necessary for the pro-
lection Of the commerce.
Nr. Hunter believed the matters Of differ
ence between ct. Britain and the T.. $. were
such as ought to be settled if commercial
itaqrnftry "a - r.
bill should not create more alarm We in
crease the chances Of peace by preparations
fer war, thus diminishing the opportunity
for foreign powers to speculate on our weak
ness, real or supposed. The estimated cost
Of each vessel is 100000, including equip
ments and steam machinery. 100000 are
now appropriated.
After some discussion the bill authorizing
the construction Of 10 sloops Of war was
passed, aud the Trumbuil election case dis
cdssed.
The Trumbull election case was consider
ed. Grttenden favored Trumbulrs right to
the seat, stating that the constitution defined
the qualifications of Senators, and States
had no right TO require any other.
Pugh contended that the meaning Of the
State constitution should govern the ques-
ton; the States had right to require quail
ihcatlons if they did not conflict with the
constitution of the United States.
HOUSE. - The Deficiency Appropriation
Bill was considered. The-dscussion had not
concluded when the House adjourned.
WAsHiSG7oN, March A.
SENATE.-The Illinois election case was
further onsdered. Mr.. Stuart contended
that the Constitution Of Illinois renders Mr..
Trumbull Ineligible.
Messrs. Butler and Seward spoke to the
effect that the power to elect a Senator is de-
rived from the Constitution Of the U. S.,
and not from that Of Illinois therefore the
latter had no power to prescribe the quai6-
cations for Senator, either to add, diminish,
or modify the requirements Of the Federal
Constitution. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-The Senate b II for the construc-
ton Of ten sloops Of war was referred to
Naval Committee.
Mr.. Smith, Of Alabama, presented a bill
to prevent the introduction into the Z. S. Of
foreign paupers and criminals. Referred to
Committee on Naval Affairs.
The Deficiency Appropriation bill was
passed. Adjourned