The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-03
xxNIyth Congress--FirsI Session.
WASHINGTON, March 81

SENATE.--Mr CLAYTON, in making an ex-
PLANTATION in regard 10 his remarks the other
day, said the whole cost Of Wilkes's explos-
ing expedition, including the printing Of the
narrative, was Sl25 900.
The Senate then resumed the consideration
of the resolution submitted by Mr.. Iverson,
providing for a committee to summon mem
bers of the late Naval Board for the purpose
OF obtaining information concerning the rea-
sons that governed the actions Of the board.
lie reviewed their actions, and sympathized
with the victims Of that extraordinary trihu-
nal. He could lind no better parallel for
the manner in which they disposed of the
case that of the Hunchback, $50 much for
Buckingham
The debate on the Naval Board was con
tinued till adjournment.
Mr. Iverson said, that Mt n meeting Of that
board one Of them submitted resolution
providing that the sessions Of the board
should be open, but it was voted down bv
large majority.
Mr. Sldell opposed the pending resolution
and upheld the action Of the board
Mr. Butler objected to the legal character
Of the board, and believed they had not CON
formed to the laws under which they were
organized.
Mr. Clayton denied that any injustice had
been done to officers, as they only held Office
during the pleasure Of the executive.
Mr.. Crittenden said the law contemplated
rules and regulations by which officers should
have that justice which was not accorded
them.
HorsE. - On motion Of Mr. Phelps. the
Military Committee was instructed to Inquire
into the expediency Of accepting the seryi-
ees OF volunteers TO aid in suppresslng lndi-
an hostilities on the Pacific.
The House considered the bill To appro-
PIRATE $4,000 to secure and maintain peace
with the Indians, and $40. 900 for the pur-
chase Of gunpowder.
The general appropriation bills were made
the order on and after April 18th.
Mr.. Campbell, on Committee Of WAYS
and Means, 10 whom had been referred bill
for suppression Of Indian hostilities in Ore
gon, reported substitute, appropriating
100000 TO be expended under the direction
of the President for maintaining the peacea-
Bile disposition Of the tribes on the Pacific
coast.
Mr.. Campbell said the original bill con-
templated warlike movements, bnt the COM
yittee thought il would be better TO report a
measure looking to peace on the frontier, and
recommended it to the Secretary of War
Mr.. Allison, while not disposed to throw
any impeachment in the way Of the passage Of
the bill thought the charge by Gen. Wool
against Gen. Curry ought 10 be inyestig gated.
The charge was that Gen. Curry, BY calling
out men, purchasing horses, etc, was ingoly-
4 ing the Treasury III an expense Of from two
to four millions Of dollars
Mr.. Campbell, Of Pa, was 10 favor Of yot-
ing the money forthwith, and holding the
Administration TO account hereafter
Mr.. Ridley said 1t was sufficient for him to
know that hostilties existed, To justify mn
appropriation for their suppression
Mr.. Lane Of Oregon proceeded to show that
the war against the Indians was not instigat-
ed by the white settlers, whom he eulogizoJ
as peaceable and gallant. The day has pass
ed when Gen. Wool could chastise the lndi-
ans Of that Territory.
Mr. Washington, OF Washington Territory,
insisted upon III appropriation, that Il was
not to fit out military expeditions or paw one
dollar for the expenses of the war, but o pre-
serve peace by supporting friendly indians
On the reserves md preventing them from
joining hostile tribes.
Mr.. ZoliicoiIer, in referring 70 tie conflict
ing statements about the affairs Of Washing
ton and Oregon Territories, said he thought
an Investigation was necessary before voting
money,