Washington sentinel., 1856-05-29

| He wished to disabuse the minds OF all the
| members of the Senate, if any such msappre-
| hension existed. He had thus far participated
but slightly in debate, because, being a new
member, he thought IL would be more becoming
/ for him TO listen than speak But when an inti-
nation Of this kind was made il might be sup
posed if Senators did not speak, passion so
base and UNIV orihy fear was the reason Oh
their silence. He now wished to assert his entire
approval offreedom Of speech here or elsewhere,
10 be maintained at whatever price at whatever
cost aud whatever be the consequences. III the
contrary doctrine should prevail IN this
country there would be end TO liberty, for he
believed as religiously he believed anything that
the liberty Of The press, liberty Of speech and The
liberty OF the people would liv. and die together
Mr.. TRUMBULL wished 10 speak on this topic
about five minutes, but the hour had arrived ior
the consideration Of the special order.
The Presidents veto the bill for the i'm
provement Of the mouth Of the Missippi river was
discussed, without taking the question, ill the
adjournment
In THE HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr. WAL
BRIDGE, from the Committee on Public Lands,
ported bill granting lands in alternate sections
TO Michigan in aid Of raiI-oads-about thirteen
thousand acres He said the main features of
the bill were precise copy of other similar acts
Mr. JONES, of Tennessee, asked him 10 with
draw his demand for The previous question He
thought opportunity should be afforded the enc
mics of such bill 10 be heard.
Mr. WALBRIDGE replied that he had moved the
previous question to save useless discussion, the
principles being we'll understood, having been
debated for tho last ten years.
Mr.. CRAIGE thought the bill should AT least be
printed 10 afford an opportunity for examination.
The gag should not be applied
A motion TO table the call for the previous ques-
tion was negatived-yea 81, nays 80.
The bill was finally passed yeas rs, nays ST.
The House then adjourned.
In THE SENATE, yesterday, Mr.. Pearce from
the select committee 10 investigate the facts at
tending the assault on Mr. Sumner, made re-
port in writing which was read The rep M states
that precedents to be found only in the action
ofthe House of Represe natives, the Senate never
having been called upon 10 pronounce judgment
in similar case. Several precedents cited,
and the committee come 10 the corc!us on, that,
although the assault was violation Of the priyi-
leges of the Senate, il is net within their jurisdc-
ton; and the offence can only be punished by the
House, oil which Mr. Brooks is member.
This conclusion is in strict conformity with the
parliamentary law and the requirements Of the
Constitution and they therefore recommend that
the Senate make a complaint 10 the House; and
submit resolution that the report be accepted,
and that copy thereof, with the afRdavits
companying the same, be transmitted to the House
of Representatives.
The resolution was agreed 10; Mr. Toombs
alone voting "nay."
The Senate considered The Presidents veto of
the bill for the improvement of the mouth of the
Mississippi, and Mr.. Mason made speech in
support of the views of the Executive.
Mr.. CAss has the floor for to-day on that ques-
tion.
The Senate adjourned.
In THE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES, a number
of bills were introduced, and appropriately re-
ferred among them, one by Mr. Caruihers, 10
cede the public lands to the States in v hch they
lie, and a bill, by Mr.. Thoring,on, granting lands
TO the territories of Minnesota, Nebraska, and
Kansas for the construction Of railroads therein.
Mr.. BENNETT, Of New York, from the Commit
tee on Public Lands. reported bill granting
lands TO Louisiana Gr railroad purposes. II was
passed-yeas 62, nays So.
The bill approprates about million of acres
for three railroads in Louisiana.
Revenue Cutter Omcers Ordered.
Captain Richard Evans, lst Lieut.. Osmond
Peters and Sd Lieut.. VIM. E. Hudgins have re-
ceived preparatory orders to the cutter Duane,
to be stationed at Norfolk. First. Lieut.. R. K
Hudgins to the new cutter Phillip Allen, to be
stationed at Baltimore. First Lieut.. John G.
Breshwood and Sd Lieut.. James T. Milligan to
the Henry @. Dodge, to be stationed at New
Orleans. First Lieut.. VIM. 4. Rogers to the
Lewis Cass, to be stationed at Galveston,
Texas. Second Lieut.. John G. Reynolds has
been ordered to the cutter Robert Mcclellan,
stationed at Mobile. The cutters Duane, Philip
Allen, Henry c. Dodge and Lewis Cass are all
being fitted out at Messrs. Page d Aliens ship
yard at Gosport, and will be ready for sea in