The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-07-31

xxxIv,h Consrcs.-iss session.
WAslnSorox, July q

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istry or recording u ships or yessels, the OBJ
regulations Of the Treasury department.
On motion Of Mr. Hale u resolution was
adopted calling on the President for informa-
ton whether any instructions have been issued
TO any military officers in command in Kan
sas TO disperse any unarmed meeting Of the
people Of that Territory. or prevent by militia
~ authority any assembling Of people In the
Territory.
The House proceeded TO the consideration Of
the Nebraska contested election case. The
Committee on Elections reported resolution
that b. Is. Chapman was not and that Hiram
p Bennett was elected.
WAsHiNoroS. July %.
SESArx-1he bill for the armament OF for
tifcations. and manufacturing OF small arms,
&c, was amended, reducing the proposed ap
preparation from three million 10 one million
eight hundred thousand dollars Passed BY ..
to 10.
A resolution passed providing for the close
OF the session, on the 18th Of August.
The following bills were then passed A
bill regulating the fees, costs and other cxpen-
ses Of the Government Of the L. $; making ap.
preparations Tor the improvement Of the Della
ware Brcskwater; also, for the improvement Of
certain harbors in Maine and the harbors Of
Marquette, Mich. and Msnitowoc. Wisconsin.
Adjourned
HousE- daily hour meeting was changed
from IL to O'Clock
Humphrey Marshall, from the Judiciary
Committee, reported bill to establish uni.
form rule Of naturalization. Referred to Com
mittee Of the Whole on the state OF the Union.
Mr. Smith, Of Tenn. moved u suspension of
the rules, with view of action on the Senate
resolution received to adjourn on thu
Ath OF August.
Mr. Dunn said he should move an amend.
Hsn' pdaiag s. y c:endilion that on or Sefo.e
that day an act he passed, and receive cxecu-
tive sanction, for the quieting Of the troblcs in
Kansas, containing, among it's provisions, one
for the re-estabishmcnt OF the slavery restric-
ton applicable both 10 Kansas and Nebraska.
Mr.. Meacham gave notice of substitute for
u recess from the 4th OF August to the 10th Of
October, providing that no extra per diem do.
ring that time, should be paid.
Mr.. Smiths resolution prevailed by l3s
against &C.
Mr.. Campbell. Of Ohio. moved an amend
ment. substituting the ID of Sept, showing
that it was impossible to transact the public
business before that time
Mr. lIavens said the way was to fix an early
day and then go ndustriously to work lie
commented on the manner in which so much
valuable time was lost as TO Kansas. He be-
lieved that the majority Of the House would
pass bill providing for the restoration OF the
Missouri Compromise, knowing, at the same
time that the Senate would reject such pass
age.
Mr. Greenwood suggested the 18th OF Au-
gust, saying that three weeks were long enough
for practical purposes.
Mr. Giddings thought two weeks were rs
good rs two months. lie dissented from Mr.
Havens. and would do what was right without
enquiring whether the Senate would or not
Mr. Ravens said he would do what was
right il other men would do the same
Mr.. q. said Mr.. lIavens had been all the
session finding out which side was right in-
stead of asking himself whether the act to be
performed was right.
Mr.. Dunn said he came here with high ex-
pectations that the Missouri Compromise would
be restored. lie was afraid no effort would he
made 10 restore il. There would he no peace
in the country till that was done, in substance
or in fact and till the question Of individual
safety was settled, no appropriation bill should
pass. Cries OF Agreed, ~ That's right r.
That's the talk ~ As for the Presidency,
be would not go for buchanan or Fremont, but
for the man living in New York. (Fillmore) as
the only one whose election gives promise Of
peace.
Mr.. Letter made an Intellectual motion % Ia
bic the resolution.
Adjourned
WAsHIsGroS, July 30
SrsArE--Mr. Seward presented an invita-
ton from Com Vanderbilt 10 the Senators, tn
visit, on Saturday morning. his new ocean
steamer laying oil the Arsenal, stating that fa-
cilites would be offered Tor that purpose.
The House bill relative TO the improvement
Of the Savannah river, was paved.
Mr. Mallory from the Committee on Naval
Affairs. reported joint resolution authorizing
the acceptance, by It, Maury and other naval
ofics ~, Of medals presented by foreign Govern
ments, for services 10 Science and Humanity.
Passed.
A long debate occurred concerning the pri-
GRITTY Of business, during which Mr.. Weller said
that Tuesday had bscn assigned by the Demo
cratic caucus Tor the consideration Of the Paci-
&c Railroad bill
NJ. T,urnbnll protested against the majority
meeting in secret, to decide the order Of basi-
ness. They might as well expel the minority
at once.
Mr.. Weller explained that the object was to
dispatch business in . systematic way instead
Of losing time discussing its priority
Mr. Clayton said for the remainder NJ his
public life he should always vote "a be pleased.
without being the slave OF any party.
hauol.. .,,att6xuI bx, in avdav IN
defeat the policy Of the opposition, who desire
to delay action on public business.
Mr. Fessenden on behalf 81 the minority.
denied that they ever avowed such policy, or
were actuated BY such motives.
Mr. Douglas thought everybody who had
witnessrd the course n the minority would
have q righ, 10 infer from their actions that
such was their policy. he vas willing that
the public should decide the question whether
be- was correct or not.
Mr.. Weller withdrew his motion 10 take up
the Pacific Railroad bill, finding that the day
va. likely to he iruitlessly CONSUMED.
The bill continuing the Improvement Of she
boyean IIarbor was discussed and passed
Uorss-On motion Of Markstale. . call
resolution vas adopted for the evening se-eion
TOR general debate only
The SPEAKER laid before the iiouse con
munica,ion from the Secretary OF the Treasury.
recommending such legislation rs wosld most
eSectusIy proven, the uDder valuation of mr.
chanais.
An Intellectual Effort Was made 10 reeous'dsr
the VOTE by which the Hous, yesterday, con
frmed Mr.. Chapman. delegate from Nebraska
a. entitled 10 seat
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