The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-05-28
CONGRESS.

Monday, May 10.
III tie senate, two messages were received from the
Presden, yeioing the bills ior the improvement q the
mouth of the Mississippi river and the fats IN 81 Clair
ryer The President returns them because he regards
them as general system Of internal improvements
and refers to his message Of 1854 yeoing river and
harbor improvement bills. The consideration Of the
subject was postponed hl Wednesday.
Mr. cass stated that he should ask leave. when
convenient opportunity Offers. 10 show THAI he h'd
been misunderstood BY Mr. crompion in certain CORE
spondence with the British Government
Mr. Sumner addressed The Senate in very able
speech uPcr tie subject of Kansss. remarkable, ,hc In
telligencer ssys, for lueidy q statement and beauty
Of detion. Without concluding ,le gave way for
motion 10 adjourn.
The House, By a vote Of Is5 70 q. passed Mr..
Wheclers joint resolution authorizing the Secretary Of
The Navy 70 dispatch vessel with provisions privately
contributed for the Gaps de Verde sufferers. Daring
the discussion Of this resolution. il was stated BY Mr.
Kelly that the merchant. Of New York had already
agreed 70 load vessel with provisions ior these is-
ands.
NJ. Galloway. ~ Ohio, moved suspension q the
rules % ~ 10 allow al inquiry be made Of Tie Pre-
sieni Of the United States the recent outuges in
Kinsas. and whether any Instructions have been given
TO the United States differs fof the protection Of Ame-
fiean citizens. The vote upon thi. motion vas loa
yeas 70 Sc nays; not being thirds, the rule. were
not suspended.
Tacslly. May 20.
II the senate. Mr. Seward intellectually urged the
passage o. iar join, resolution from the House IN refer
cnce 10 the Cape Dc Verde sufferers. The Consular
AMI Diplomatic Appropriation bill vss passed.
III. sumner concluded bis speech on Kansas sffirs.
Mr. Cas- bnsI, conirosened certain q Mr. sum.
ners statements with regard 10 the Territorial history
of Miehigsn aud her admission into the Union. aud
was followed by Mr Douglas and Mr. Mason in some
pointed AMI animated criticism. upon the spir, Of Mr.
Summers speech. Me- sumner then briefly rjsinod.
n. whole discussion hlyinI assumed personal eha.
raeier
n .he House, Mr. Denaci. of New York. from che
committee o. public lands, reported Bill granting ono
million and forty Thousand acres d land q lhe State
u Wisconsin d ail The construction q three roads
therein. embficins Eve hundred. miles. motion %
las the BIZ on ihe table rejected BY vote Of yeas
co. nays 49, Pending The question on The passage Of
the BIZ the House adjourned.
Wednesday. May ~.
In the Senate, Mr.. Coiamsr introduced bill 10 test
the praetcabliiy and usefulness Of the Aimospheric
Telegraph NJ. Foot reported bill % permit the Lee
sslaiure u Iowa 70 determine or that state the spp
cation q grant 81 Land heretofore made IN aid o. The
construction 81 Railroads therein.
Nj. Mason discussed the proceedings Of The Naval
Retiring Board, srgong thai The proceedings should
be set aside. % faf - il s competent 10 Congress 10
DO 20.
Mr.. Bensmin made speerh 10 favor Of passing the
bill Cor removing the distractions from The mouth Of
the Mississippi river over The Presidents veto. Mr.
Toombs defended the action d the President The
subject was then postponed I'll tomorrow.
n The House. the Wisconsin l.nd 40 was passed
w vote 81 II 10 81. NJ rebb, Or Algbsrns, report.