Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-29
Cnngress-MlrCh 25th.


In the SENATE. the deficiency bill reported
from the Committee on Finance being under con
sideraton. Mr.. WELLER moved an additional ap-
preparation Of $4,000 10 provide for the engra-
wing in the best manner and under the super
vision of tho Secretary of War Of tho maps
accompanying the explorations already ordered
to be published respecting the more southern
routes Of the contemplated Pacific railroad. The
Introduction Of this resolution gave rise to
protracted and rather dscursive debate on tho
merits of this particular proposition and on the
general expenditures of the Government, espe-
ciay in relation to the matter of book publish
ing, which hitter, it seemed to be generally CON
sdered, had in many instances been carried to
excess. aud Senators very generally avowed their
determination to hereafter subject all such propo
stions to the striotest scrutiny. The publiea-
tons in connexon with Wilkes's Exploring Ex-
petition and Gss's Astronomical Observations
in South America particularly addaeed Ms
examples of works which had involved an expen-
diture not contemplated by Congress ia original
" authorizing their uterance under the auspices
of the Government. The scientific value "f these
publications. seemed, however, to be admitted 0n
all hands, and the conviction was expressed that
they did honor to the country NJ well as to the
distinguished authors. The motion of Mr.. We
LER, providing as it did for the publication of
engraved maps exhibiting the Topography of the
country through which railroad may DO built
to our Pacific possessions, also brought on II
brief discussion as tn the practicablty OF that
great enterprise, which affirmed by Mr..
RUST and contested by Mr.. CLAYTON, the latter
regarding it as rather possible than feasible ia
the present condition of the country through
which it destined to pass. Al the close of
this desultory discussion, in which many Sens-
tors participated. Mr.. WELLER reminded the
Senate that his particular proposition seemed to
have been lost sight OF in the wide range taken
by the debate, aud, calling for direct vote
upon his amendment, it vas agreed to--yeas 20.
nays 49,
bill Of much Importance was reported by
Mr.. HUNTER, from the Committee on Finance.
the object of which is to dispense with the use of
the deprecated foreign coins now in circulation.
This will be an acceptable measure !, the public.
An inquiry proposed by Mr.. BRoDHEAp into the
eXpediency of establishing one or more national
foundres was favorably received aud the resolu
ton adopted.
In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, II change
was made in the committee to investigate the af
fairs OF Kansas--Mr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, having
declined the trust and Mr.. SHERMAN, Of the
same State, having been appointed to 81! the
cancy. Amongst the bills introduced was to
establish an overland express mail between st.
| Louis and San Francisco, and one for the relief
| of the widows and orphans of the officers aud men
| lost in the sloop of-wnr Albany. The bill de-
fning the rights of voters and the duties Of com
mis>ioners OF elections in the city of Washing
| ton was taken up on motion of Mr.. MEAcIAM.-
| This bill gave rise to a long discussion, emhra-
cling all the relations of citizenship. suffrage &c.
| The pending question was upon an amendment
I of Mr.. MARSHALL, of Kentucky. to provide that
no person shall have the right Ia vote until one
year after naturalization. From Indications at
the hour of adjournment tho debate is likely to
be- extended through lat least another day, unless
ttu Al.
should BIZ sustained National IaieUigeneer.
Tobacco Statistios-Aneiiran Support to Eng
land.
Tho following tables are compiled from Mr.
Flagg's forthcoming Commercial Report, prepar-
ed ut the statistical Office of the State Depart
ment at Washington:
Tobacco exported to England from the
United States in 1855 lbs. 2f,203,000
Tobacco exported to France from the
United States in S55. ....... lbs. 40, SOC, 900
Population of England, Scotland and
Ireland 2,SlO,U3O
Population of France. 30, 900, 900
Quantity of United States tobacco consumed in
England less than ID. per capita.
Quantity of Udited States tobacco in France ! /
lh. per capita.
The war with Russia has largely augmented
the experts Of tobacco to Franee Us it is indis-
pensable in the French armies. The average
? "hiuai eNPortntl"n 10 france from the United
States is about ,2,000,000 lbs, l5.7960 600 lbs
being the quantity exported in 1853.
Abolish the regie Tor government monopoly in
France, and lower the duties in England to any
reasonable standard, aud these tw, countries
! would open market for every pound that could
be exported from the United States
: IL should also be considered that, in nearly
every State in the Union. tobacco can be success.
fully and extensively cultivated, as we'll in the
North as at the South for the best tobacco rails
ed IN the United States comes from the valley Of
the CONNECTICUT. The production of this staple
would be largely increased, If SO muny leading
markets in Europe were not virtually closed a
ga'nst its admission by oppressive commercial
legislation.
TO indicate the revenue derived by great Brit
aln from this single article may remark that
the duties upon the total export OF raw and man
utnctured tobacco from the United States yield.
ed that government last year the enormous sum
OF S22,43S. 92l. One would think that. with THU
comfortable item of Yankee aid for the war.
she might have excused us from the office If
furnishing recruits for her armies in the Crimea.
N. Y. Post.
, HE PREPARATIONS FOR EUGENIE's COMBINE.
MENT.-Ihe expected heir of the Emperor of
France, it q boy, is to be called the King of AL
, gerfa. An occasional correspondent writes from
] Paris : - " : =
From this day the Empress will not leave her
suit of apartments. All the reoaisite arran.o