Eastern times., 1856-03-20
CONGR SIS.
TUESDAY. March. II

TUESDAY, March, H.
Senate-The Senate resumed the considera-
tion Of the bill to appropriate three millions
Tor altering and manufacturing small arms,
and providing the seacoast and garrisons with
guns, accoutrements, munitions OF war, &c.
House.-On motion of Mr.. Tyson, the Lii
brary Committee was instructed to inquire
into the character Of the work about to be is
sued by DR.. Kane, on the Polar regions, with
view of ordering copies for members.
Mr.. Washburn gave notice that he would
endeavor 10 bring the House to vote, on
Thursday next, on the resolution of the com
miltee on Elections, asking power 10 send for
persons and papers in the Kansas case.
The House then resumed the consideration
of that subject.
WEDNESDAY. March 10.
Sendfe.-Mr Douglas from the committee
on Territories made a report on Kansas mat
tiers and proceeded to read it.
Mr.. Douglas report reviews all the affairs
of the Territory, recognizing the legality Of
the Kansas Legislature, recommending that
the views of the Presidents special Message
be carried out and given that the committee
shall ask an appropriation for maintaining
peace and executing the laws.
House.-Mr. Whitney introduced bill to
establish uniform rule Of naturalization, re-
peaIing the present laws. Referred to the Ju-
dietary committen.
The House then resumed the consideration
of the resolution 10 empower the committee on
Elections to send for persons and papers in the
Kansas case.
THURSDAY, March l3.
Senate.-Messrs. Brown and Mallory made
speeches sustaining the views OF the course Of
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Clayton treaty and the enlistment question.
Mr.. Mallory desired 10 have MIR. Champion
dismissed.
Mr. Brown concluded his speech, COM
mehced on Tuesday, bearing severely on the
want of faith OF the British government.
| MIR. Mallory agreed with the opinions ex-
pressed by Mr.. Brown. He did not believe
there would be war. But if war should arise,
there would be no limit to our resources. He
referred to the action Of Spain, in 1913, when
the English minister was ordered to quit the
capital within AZ hours, sooner if possible
He could see no improperly in pursuing a
similar course here with regard to Mr.. Cramp-
ton.
House-Mr Ready introduced a bill to re-
nit refund duties on railroad iron. Referred
TO committee of Ways ard Means.
Mr.. Purviance spoke in favor of granting
the committee on Elections power TO send for
persons and papers in the Kansas election case.
FRIDAY, March IA.
.Senate.-Petitons were presented from mer-
chants and importers of Boston, New York
and Philadelphia, asking for revision OF the
| tariff.
Mr.. Johnson reported in favor of printing
81 900 copies Of the majority and minority re-
ports of the Territorial committee Of Kansas
Affairs, being 500 copies for each member
This gave rise 10 an animated debate Of con
siderable length, between Mr.. Trumbull anC
Senators Douglas, Crittenden and Brown, af
ter which The Senate adopted motion to ad
journ till Monday.
House.-Mr. ,Washburn of Maine, spoke il
favor of the resolution empowering the CON
mittee on Elections TO send for persons ant
papers in the Kansas case.
He moved the previous question. The mo
tion was negatived, 7S voting fot and 81
against.
Mr. Bennett of Miss, commended that Mr.
Reeder had set up an extraordinary CLAIM
without shadow of law or justice. Adjourn
ed 10 Monday.