The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-22
THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
EXTRA SESSION.


WASHINGTON, Aug. n, 1855.
Thirty eight Senators were present.
The Presidents proclamation was read.
On motion OF Mr.. HrSTrR, (dem.) or Va, the Secre-
ary o, The Senate ordered to acquaint the House
that quorum Of the Senate had assemble and were
ready to proceed to business.
The Presidents message then received aad read.
II Is as follows
Fulow cuizESs or SEsArI AND Horsr OF RErErsrS.
In consequence Of the failure Of at its recent SEES
mpcra'ycy incumbent upon me 10 exercise the power which
casons and promptly 20 convene the two houses In order
od @ AZ 81 Tsss q I ge' n s Ss
exception ola partial authority vested by law the Secretary
&c Ssp9Rs aana
pee before hs erif alton OK The fiscal year had already
caused embarasenis 70 the service which were overcome
prssen, msnth lie rsqqsse fund. Be b, specially pro
po equipments which are essential 10
he effectiveness o. military force the held. with pro
en- mc" would be Broken ard re amy must eas %
ss ~ an Dosbe seors ~ sys I'M csa ~
merely that The officers and enlisitd army are
entitled by standing law. hut hat The construction 81
ordnance al The arensls and The manufacture Of military
Sa $ & aSs e S9sc ssr @ed s
be deprived suddenly u the employment essential 20 their
forced II The seaboar fortcaons ana 81 The
Interior milisry posts and other esiabshmsns and me
and agan distributing over the vast regions which
hereafter BY taxes imposed he county, but other evils
are involved which no expenditure, however lavish,
personal injuries or interests sink into nsirninSance a
O. IN he deserts and monians & The Interior To dssSSrge
rse sod hs e o men y gsh Pasc Without se
ssence BY honest industry would Re 70 subject them 70 suf
derogaiory 70 The government In the Territories 81 Wash
ason and Oregon Numerous bands o. indians are IN
End aie wasng war q determination against the white
ga aihougn of Wools arc acey carry ing on
result On he Western rialns anding the Imposing
spms q my orSe ressn made here and s eha.
being dsmayed have manifested hostile Intentions and been
serve show that The Apprehension il insufficient wholly
as "a Isvss ~ sc1os ~ e song noLee " nc
Utilities here but IN New Mesco nccssant exrtons
Which Sa ey he s n %sTS1s hang
drawa Of the troops hercom leaving that object unaccom
plished would be most Injurious g the inhabitants and
10 refuse supplies 70 me army therefore is % compel he
nen and thus nve hore Of preiaory savages from Ire
wss,erp plains and Rocky Mountains % pread devastation
Emo Y deliver W ne sparse q vast trae, q
dec and immediate effects Tie refusal Of Congress- for he
r 9s II e es sory ss % grant supple.
i9n o. ekrems wrong upon 81 persons Connected with the
he recall o. forces from ed1ihe fearful sacisce 81
sSa II onp uso 81 s ~ s @
o. he orresscs which defend our maritime cities against 20
faith snd he dscred Of the United States In INC eyes ~
confidently trust that considerations and others .a
pertaining % The domestic peace Of the country which canno
al p suggest themscvts to every patriotic mimi viii on re-
Election be dy lated by both houses Congress AMI
induce The enactment Of The reqe provisions law for fn
support Of the army Of the Unfied states.
WASHINGTON, August ~ 1856.
Mr.. HrNrrR, (dem Of Va. subm itted a resoau,ion
suspendng much Of the twenty arst rule az Requires
SIX days to elapse from the OF session
before resumng the consideration OF any bills &c re-
ing undetermined at the close OF th last session 50
Gar as 4 Affects the Army Appropriation bill
Mr. SEwARD, digger w0rshipper) OF N. Y said AZ ha
had desire 70 expedite the passage OF that bill in ,pch
way 10 ntefre with the free action OF the House
be shosld call for the yeas and nays the resolution
Ind vosld remark that he bad paired on will NJ |
roombs and should not therefore, vote.
The resoldtop was then passed, by 85 againsts /
resolution vac adopted continuing the standing ooro
nttees Of last session.
The Bouse resolution providing for the signature Of