The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-12
rHIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
1IRsT SESSION.

WASHINGTON, August IL, 1850.
CALI FoR DOCUMENTS.

CALI foR DOCUMENTS.
Nr. MASON {Gem) Of Va, submitted a resolution,
which adopted, calling the President Tor inior-
nation what measures had been taken by this 60
with regard the propositions adopted at the
Congress or the Allied Powers Of Europe recently held in
Tars, respecting the abolition Of prvaeerng and tho
doctrine tina; free ships make free goods.
Mr. Mason said was some what remarsabc mat these
Powers should have presented these propositions as
question, when known that the United had
conended for ther adoption since TIE Foundation o.
this government.
Mr. rEARcr, (nat) Of Nd, reported jo'ut resolu-
ton, transferring from tie the Interior DEPARTMENT
the duty OF distributing public libraries and colleges the
printed documents for thai purpose II also aaihorizes
the giving Of such documents the boards Of trade and
chambers Of commerce throughout the country.
MI fEARcE then reported the House bill hrthe pur-
chase o. r. Kares works On the exploration Of the
REPORTS on THE norsE KANSAS mn.
Mr.. roIGlAs, DEM Of Limos, from TIE Commit
ganize the Territory Of Kansas. with writer, report,
which aker tie ground that the Senate bill before
the House the best plan for the paci6caop 81 Kansas
hat the Senate devise Il then recommends that the
House b.ii be laid on the table test rejec-
uon
Mr. ColrAyrR, (ngver worshpper) Of verr ont, read
ne mihor'y report, IN favor Of TIE enactment Of tho
i was tabled by So against Ia as follows
,ass sis Assns Aen Ben q Ienn benjamin..
Az Douglas Evans fscs;rlcs Geyer Hoas.oa Hunter.
,srsn Jo s;s q Tenn Mallory Mason Pratt Pash Reid.
y, - Toomhs Toucey Weller Wright Yuiee
cot Foster, Hale Harlan, Seward Trumba Wade Wilson.
COZ. FRENosT's ACCOUNTS.
Mr.. HGfFR (dem.) OF Ia called up his resolution
submitted On Saturday concerning Col. Tremort's ac-
counts
Mr. WHILE tdem.) Of Cal, hoped tie Pacific Ralr,ad
Gr. HvSTFR, (dem.) 81 Va urged the Importance OF
brsi ecnsijeripg he APPROPRIATION blls.
nj sEwARp (nFge- worsh.prcr) Of New YORK, always
voted ior such resolutions OF nquiy. run cc-d DO
H. ~ In,ssar ,rox.h,c.u~, :, = N, .,,.ss
resolution bad been introduced II wss rather tame.
work 70 make speeches for candidate against whom no
before tia, Fremont ate doy nea, rne reply
70 a vas that the people intended 10 give nm some
thing better to eat They would cEace tccS down foe
The yeas and nays having been called en- Mr. Hsler's
motn Ut ADAMS sad he was sent tere TO rass avs foe
the public interest and not discnss the mcr's q tho
various Presidential candidates, He voted "Eo.p
The resolution was taken up, by vote q 20 against IL.
Mr. WILSON, (nggcr worthipper Of Mass.. gsid he re-
garded all propositions OF this character whether mao
BY ore political rary or another, small busness Th0
accounts or Mr.. Tr6mon, for the money paSed In bis
hands by government bad been settled. A report mad
been made ny Esna Whittlesey covering rsEdreds OF
claims under laws Of congress fcr unsettled bs
ianccs Of rubHc money In this reportNsere found the
names % worth, Gaines Harvey ard CT the noblest
and best men Of the republic; but Mr. Frenoris name
wa not there. The resolution attempt to blast
Mr. Iicmonts reputation and character. u appeared 10
be blow nom Mr. Buchanan u his rival through
Mr.. BIeIER denied that Mr. BUCHANAN was in any way
respons BILE for his action this foor lie (R1cnananD
ssanst Mr. Fremont with regard financial matters had
been extensively circulated and due "a him that
they should be refuted FRI oncal sources could be
dore lie bad anticipated 20 opposition 10 such resolu-
ton from the friends Of that gentleman.
Mr.. WusoS replied that Mr.. Trenopi's friends were
abundanuy able TO take charge OF his reputation.
Mr. 1RrMrrIf, OF III SAID II there 10 be general
oyefhaung OF accounv. might De vel 70 all
the Presidential candidates alike. He rheretre moved
e amend the resolution by adding the clarse that the
Presidsn. be reqcested TO oause 10 be comma-
nicated 10 the Senate, at the time, similar
information with regard 10 all the transactions OF
Mt. Buchanan AZ an officer Of the government,
and particularly showing low much money had
been raid him since he entered the pubic service
also TO comnun cate all the correspondence Ct Mr. Bu
chansn with the government, especially that re-
aye 10 the Osicnd Conference, and the Why he
was removed from his position Minister the Court Of
~. James also II removed at his request, and the
reasons TOT LIZ asking 10 re.nrn, u any.
Mr. DoteIAs thought Mr. Trumbull ought also to sai
clude Mr.. Fillmore.
MIR TRrvBri1 said that was not of 20 much Importance
but that he had objection.
Mr.. wilson and Mr.. SEWARD urged the propfeiy OF Of
ferlng tho amendment a distinct proposition.
The amendment was rejected and the resolution
adopted
Pacific RAurosr,
Mr. wrfrn moved to take UP the Pacific Railroad bill
" his motion disagreed TO- lie sssa he rad yelds
the River and Ilarbor bills, and now the friends q
hese measures failed TO assist him in ctnsidering thA
H.
Mr. srwARn remarked that he was always willing.
Mr. WrffrR did Mr. Seward the justice that ther
was not In the senate member who had rendered NOR
Uniform and Efficient service 10 behalf, not only Of tn
aeac Railroad BILL but OF all measures fer the oenent
sllforpia than the Senator from New York. -.
The Senate then struck out rom the House bill, aprrd
Rating Tor executive, judicial and legislative expenses
he appropriation sls3 600 fer looks voted 70 the mem
Of the House Of Representatives.
Adjourned