The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06
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introduced bill to incorporate the Atlantic
and Pacific National Union Railroad Com.
pany. He said this bill had been sent hin
by an individual whom he did not know
with request that it should be offered as 6
substitute for all other Pacific Railroad bills
but as he did not think proper to do that
he introduced it as separate bill, and
moved its reference to the Pacific Railroad
special committee.
Mr.. Weller thought there was no need OF
referring the bill as the committee has al
ready reported.
Several Senators exclaimed, ssOh, yes, let
it CO."
Mr., Weller-Well, if he sends it there, I
will pledge myself that none of the COM
mittee will ever read it. Uaughter.)
Mr.. Brown spoke ON the Kansas question,
after which, the Senate adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Nichols made an ex-
PLANTATION respecting his vote for Mr.. Banks
as Speaker, called forth by the recent speech
of his colleague, at Hamilton, Ohio. He
denied that the printing and binding ques-
lions influenced his vote against his col
league, and for Mr.. Banks. Mr.. Campbell
disavowed having intended to cast the least
imputation on Mr.. Nichols integrity, but,
at the same time, he believed that the
printing question delayed the organization
of the House.
RIL29.--The Senate, after some debate,
refused to print 10000 extra copies of Capt.
Marcy's report of the explorations of the
sources of the Brazos and Witchitaw rivers
-Messrs. Brown and others contending that
the Senate published too many books. Mr..
Stuart introduced a bill providing punish
ment for forging or counterfeiting Land
Warrants or certificates. Referred to Ju-
dietary Committee. Several private bills
were passed, and then the Senate adjourned.
In the House the Nebraska contested
election case was taken up and postponed
three weeks. A resolution was unanimous
ly reported from the Committee on Elec-
tons, declaring Mr.. Fuller rightfulIy en-
titled to represent the Sixth District of
Maine. Adopted. Also to allow Mr.. Milliken
contestant of Mr.. Fuller, mileage and per
diem. Mr.. Quitman advocated the repeal
of the neutrality laws, which he considered
a violation of the Constitution and a stigma
on American intelligence. In this connec-
ton he said Mexico is in a state of dissolu-
ton, divided into factions and lingering out
a miserable existence by selling her terri |
tory to this country. In Central America |
there have been series Of revolutions for
years. Cuba, the last remnant of the |
gigantic despotism of Spain, is necessary
for the protection of our commerce, and for
the national repose and security. The law
Of nations depend upon circumstances. It's
is reason, right and Justice We
have not our own connecting link between
The Atlantic and Pacific States, and that
nan is guilty of moral treason who halts
about the means of Selling the Isthmus It
must De taken, even at the expense of war.
It Is manifest destiny, as well as q national
necessity. In the course of his address, he
aid England had the address to induce our
government to reject favorable treaty
With Dominica, and had besides exerted an
over Spain to our detriment-
DUTY to our country demands that we guard
galnst the repetition of such fragrant of
9nces. AT the conclusion of his speech.
ne House adjourned.
APRIL 3O.-The Senate debated the ac-
ION of the Naval Board, until the hour of
djournment.
In the House, Mr.. Washbourne, of IlG
DIS from the Committee on Commerce,
eported bill establishing collection dis
1cts' designating ports of entry and de-
very and modifying the revenue laws :
r. Herbert offered resolution which was
1opted' instructing the Committee on
oreign Affairs to enquire if any, and what
rther legislation is necessary to secure !
e lives and property of American citizens T
lssing the Isthmus of Panama. Mr.
and Mr.. Meacham made speeches Z
favor of the admission of Kansas. A .