The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-04
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CONGRES IS.
| FEB. 25.-In the Senate, a communica-
ton was received from the Secretary of the
Navy, enclosing E. report OF the Naval
Board and stating that it was unaccompa-
MED by any journal, record or other pa
pers; and, further, that the causes of action
in the several cases, were not made known
to the Department.
Mr.. Mallory, from the Committee on Ma
val Affairs, reported bill to amend the act
to promote the efficiency of the Navy.
Mr.. Mason submitted a resolution re-
| questing the President to transmit to the
Senate all correspondence with Great Bri-
tain on the enlistment question, accompan-
led by such evidence and documents as he
may deem proper, to show the connection
of the agents or officers of the British gov
eminent with this violation of our laws and
national rights. Mr.. Mason spoke in favor
of the resolution. Mr.. James concurred.
Mr.. Cass, who appeared in his seat for the
! first time since his recent accident, and ap
|
| Clarendon's statement in the House of Lords
was utterly contrary to fact. From the
evidence on the trial of the British agent the
completely of the British government could
not be successfully denied.
Mr. Mason's resolution was adopted
Mr.. Jones of Tennessee made a speech on
the Kansas question, condemnatory of the
ti-slavery men. The Senate then adj
journed.
In the House, on motion of Mr.. Thor
rington, the Military Committee was in
structed to enquire into the expediency of
establishing a Military Academy and school
of practice in the Valley of the Mississippi.
Mr.. Orr made an Intellectual effort to in
troduce resolution instructing the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs to enquire into the
expediency of constructing Is additional
steam frigates. There was no quorum, and
the House adjourned.
FEB. 26.-In the Senate Mr.. Mallory,
from the Committee on Naval Affairs, re-
ported bill authorizing the construction
of ten sloops of war. He would ask its
consideration on Monday. Mr.. Bell, of
Tennessee, spoke at some length on the
Central American question, taking moder-
ate grounds. Several unimportant bills
were passed, after which the Senate adjourn
ed.
In the House Mr.. Speaker Banks nomi-
mated a Special Committee on the subject
of a railroad between the Atlantic and Pa
cifc oceans, as follows: Denver, of Cali
fornia; Woodwork, of Illinois: Houston,
of Alabama; Mott of Ohio; Wells, of Wis
consin; Kidwell, of Va; Jewett, of Ken
lucky; McCarty, of New York Evans, of
Texas; Reader, of North Carolina; Wood.
of Maine; Lindley, OF Missouri; Kunkel,
of Pennsylvania.
A message was received from the Presi-
dent of the United States asking the appro-
priation of three millions for the manufac-
ture of additional arms and munitions of
war, which was debated, but remained un-
disposed of, when the House Adjourned.
FEB. 27.--In the Senate, Mr.. Weller,
from the Committee on Military Affairs, re-
ported bill increasing the efficiency of the
Army, in accordance with the recommends
ton of the President Mr.. Butler, from the
Judiciary Committee, reported a bill on the
Trumbull election case. Senator Pugh
gave notice thai he should offer resolution
declaring that Lyman Trumbull was not
entitled to his seat Mr.. Crittenden gave
notice that he should offer a resolution that
Trumbull was entitled to his seat. The sub
ject was made the order of the day for
Monday. A bill for Notifications in Cali
fornia, Texas and Florida. was discussed,
and on motion recommitted to the Military
Committee with instructions to report such
new works as may be necessary. Mr.. Grow,
from the Committee on Territories, eport-
ed bill authorizing the people of Oregon
to form State Government. Mr.. Grow
reported bill annulling the acts of the
Kansas Legislature, which require certain
oaths of the officers of the Territory in
Guiding one to support the Fugitive Slave
Law. The Presidents message of yester-
day was discussed, and referred to the Mil
itary Committee.
FEB. 2S.-In the Senate, Mr.. Toombs
offered a resolution, which lies over, calling
on the Secretary of the Navy to furnish