Washington sentinel., 1856-05-31

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In THE SENATE, on THURSDAY, The 20,h instant,
the Hoose bills granting public lands 10 Wiscon-
sin, Aiabsms, Louisiana and Michi. an, 10 aid
in the construction Of railroads therein, were
severaIly passed
A message was received from tn Pr. sidenr Of
the Unied STATES, which was read. The Presi.
dent that be has ceased 10 hold intercourse
with The Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pen-
ipolentiary Of her Biitannic AsJesiy rear this
government; and in mai ing communication Of
this fact, he has deemed II proper also 10 lay be-
fore Congress the considerations OF pubhc cu
VIII oh have led 10 The adoption OF measure of
so much importance He accordingly transmits
yoiumnous correspondence The sutjecl, tn
most important Of which il the despatch OF MIR.
Marcy 10 Mr.. Dsllas, dated, Washington, May
81, 1856
Mr.. Marcy says that the President has carefully
considered the note of Lord CLARENDON 10 Mr..
Dallas the 30ih ultimo, relative 10 the enlist
men, question, and has directed him 10 ,r~sent
his vie thereon, for the purpose OF having th-un
communicated to the British Gov rnm@ni. The
President IS much graliied by The conci iatory
spiriI of that note, and by The desire which Lord
Clarendon expresses, 10 ADJUST the existing diff
culties and 10 preserve md strengthen the friendly
relations beweep the Two Govesnms MIS- Thr
disclaimer OF any intention 10 violate the laws Of
the United States. and the expression OF regret
that, contrary TO the inieEtion and direction OF the
British Government, there has been such lnfr nge-
ment, are satisfactory 10 The President; AID Tho
Government is thus removed. But the President
extremely regrets that he cannot concur with
Lord Clarendon in the opinion that Mr. Champion
and the Consnls al New York. Philadelphia, and
Cincinnati, are not implicated in those proceed
ings. In regard 10 those who have no ccnnexion
with this Government, he has nothing 10 ask Of
Her MaJssty's Government; but in the o. Of
the individuals mentioned he deems il proper
that their relations with this Government should
cease
In taking this step, however, Rs does not intend
10 make any interruption in The diplomatic rela-
tions between the United States and Gre a. Bria.n
but the contrary, is desirous Of keeping The two
countries upon a friendly fooIing. Mr. Cramp-
TONS withdrawal was asked for expressly upon
the ground tina, bis connection with the rnli tment
business had rendered him uBaccept HE repre-
sentative Of Her Britannia Majesty near ,hls
rnment; and for the same reason The with
drawal of the three British Consuls was also
requested These officers are all, as this govern
ment sill believes. implicated IN violation It tho
laws Of the United States, contrary TO the r tie
rated instructions Of their own government. his
completely did not rest solely on the testimony of
Strobei and Hertz, but sustained by the tesii-
.,ony Of other witnesses, and OF al letter, from
Mr.. Crampton and others. The despatch proceeds
10 detail, at some length the evidence against the
British officers
Mr.. Mason spoke in complimentary terms of
the ability with which the question had been dis
cussed by Mr. Marcy.
Mr. CASs thought that no pretext for war could
arise out Of he dismissal of Mr. Cramp on unless
England was determined TO go 10 war
Mr. TooMBs thought that il this vernment was
satisfied with the explanation Of Lord Clarendon.
Mr.. Champion should not have been dismissed.
Mr.. CAss replied that his Government had not
expressed it's satisfaction with Mr.. Champions
conduct, but with the assurance Of the British
government that they intended no violation Of
our laws II now turned out that Mr. Champion
had acted in violation OF the intentions and direc-
lions OF his own government.
Mr.. TooMBs did moi believe that England or
her officers had violated our laws al all. While
the matter was pending he did not choose 10 argue
the question against our government; hut be
would now say that he dsapproved The constru..'
ton which this government had paced upon our
neutrality laws.
Mr.. BUTLER thought il would hsve been better
TO have dismissed Mr.. Crampior bis
completely in the matter was discovered.
The Senate adjourned until Monday.
In THE HOUSE RKFx EsENTATTvEs, Mr.. Camp
bell Of Ohio, from the select committee. said that
he had been unanipously instructed 10 ask The
House TO adopt resolution that The select COM
mitiec appointed under the resolution Of I'd
instant, 10 investigate the matter OF the allsg d
assault on Senator Sumner by Mr.. Brooks, mt Y
present their report reports with the journal oil
their proceedings at any time when the House %
in session, which shall thereupon be laid on the
Speakers table and printed. The resolution was
unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Grow, from the Committee on Territories,
representing the majority, made report propos
ing 10 admit Kansas into The Union, with the To-
peka or Free State Constitution. It's considera-
tion was postponed until the 25rh Of June.
A message was received from ihe Presdent,
similar to that 10 the Senate. the recruit.
mept question, which referred 10 the Con-
mitt-e on Foreign Affairs.
Several private bills were passed
On motion, IT was resolved that the Clerk be
directed to reft the Hall for summer use.
The House adjourned to Monday
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