, 1856-10-03
The volunteers r RecOgnized!!!
Action of Congress y!

Action of Congress y!
By the steamer which arrived on Thurs
day last, we have received letters from
Gen. Lane and Gov. Curry, that contain
cheering news relative to the consideration
Of our war claims. 1t seems that it is im-
possible for Gen. Lane to get up bis
War Bill in the House. Col Weller, Of
California, got it attached as an amend
ment to the Civil Appropriation Bill in the
Senate. A veryimportant item, ITO pay"
was stricken out op Senator Stewards
(Nigger Worsbipper) motion. In this
way it passed the House-thus acknowl-
edgiDg the Volunteer services. The point
gained is Of the most vital Importance
and the news will be hailed with rejoicing
throughout Oregon and Washington. A
Commission will no doubt be appointed by
the Secretary Of War to adjust and settle
these war claims-and next Winter I'VE
have but little doubt, an appropriation will
be mude to pay these accounts as audited
We give below the letters of Gen. Lane
and Gov, Curry They speak for them
selves:
WASHINGTON CRY, Aug. 10, 1856.
J. o. WATERMAN, Eso-The Proclama-
tion of the President calling Congress to
meet day after tomorrow, will go out by
the same mail that will take this letter.
His message will also reach you at the
same time. The Republican party mem.
bers are not pleased at being headed in
their revolutionary purposes. They are
exasperated and determined, so far at least,
as the leaders are concerned, but l am in
clined to think that they will not be able
to hold the entire Black Republican party
IN the House to q vote so revolutionary in
its character as was indicated by their ac-
ton on the Army Appropriation bill on
Monday last, before the adjournment. The
sober second thought will, l trust, have the
effect to bring some Of them to their senses,
and save the country from so deplorable a
calamity as some Of them seem determined
to plunge il, here but these are queer
times, and no one can say what may or
may not happen-time alone will develOpe
the plans and intentions Of the Black Re
publican party. The sentiment entertained
by them is rapidly spreading over the
Northern States, and it is not by any
means certain that this Union win not be
shaken from its centre to itsextremes but
as have an abiding confidence in the hon
esty and patriotism Of the people, shall
hope for the best. Sever this Union and
what would we be For one l will not
think oft.
The Know Nothing organization that
sprung up 50 suddenly, and spread so rap
idly over the country, are entitled to the
credit Of bringing about the present lam
entable condition Of things. Without their
aid and cooperation the Black Republi
cans could not have obtained ascendency
in the House Of Representatives, and who
that has watched or kept pace with the
proceedings of this Congress, does not
shudder for bis country
1t has been utterly and totally impossi-
BILE to obtain action upon any Territorial
business this session. ] have been faithful
in my efforts to procure the action Of the
House upon bills introduced enrly in the
session for Oregon, but TO no purpose the
fault is not mine-I have done my duty
honestly and faithfully. Not a single bill
has been passed for any Of the Territories,
and this is most ostremarkable circumstance
and il is the FIRST time in the history Of the
country that Congress has failed to pass
upon such bills as were necessary for the
Territories-bu l do not despair, must
obtain by this Congress the passage Of my
bill for paying the Volunteers, and if can
ever get up upon its merits, will pass it.
handed to Col. Weller of the Senate
an amendment, which be offered and was
passed, to the Civil Appropriation bill
authorizing the Secretary of War to ap.
point a Commission to adjust and allow
our war claims, &c. As introduced, the
Secretary was authorized TO ay"-
bat Seward moved TO strike out ITO pay,
which carried. A Commission will be seht
out this, though little as it may appear
to be, is very Important is Congress.
ionalEecognition of the justice of our claims
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