Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-07-30


SrSsrr.-Mr seward presented an invita-
tion from Mr. Vanderbilt. To the members Of
the Senate 10 visit. on Saturday morning next II.
his new ocean steamer wing of the Arsenei
aud stating that facilities would be afforded
for that purpose.
The bill relative 10 the improvement Of the
Savannah liver passed.
Mr. Mallory, from the Committee on Naval
Affair.". reported a Joint resolution authori zing
the acceptance by Lieut.. Maury aud other ma
val officers. Of medals from foreign govern.
ments for services 10 the cause Of science aud
hunsnity. The hill passed
WAsniSaroS. July 81 --SESArr A long de.
bate concerning the priority of business dur
ing whnh Mr.. Weller said that Ia. dav had
been assigned hy a Democratic caucus for a
consideration of the Pacific Railroad Bill.
Trumball protested against che majority
meeting in secret and deciding the order of
business. They might A. we'll expel the mi.
nofiiy at once.
Weller explained that the object was dis.
patch If business in sssiematic way. in
stead Of astiag time discussing IL purity
Clayton said that for the remainder of his
life he should always vote - he pleased with
out being slave party.
Douglas justified the caucus in order 10 de-
feat the policy Of the opposition, who desire
TO ,;ela, action on the public Business.
ft.etnutnt IN Dthali ot the mtuofitNs 0fui-
ed that they ever syowed such policy. or
were ac,uated by such desire.
Douglas thosght ever, body who witnessed
the course of the minority, ~ould have a right
Ia infer from their action that such WAS their
policy He was willing the public should
decide the question whether be Ma correct OF
not.
Weller withdrew his noiion 20 take up the
Pacific bill. finding the whole day likely to be
frnitlsssiy consumed.
The bill continuing improvements of She
boygan harbor was discussed and passed.
Adjourned.
Hovss by unanimous consent the clerk
read a statement from Gallcgos. who says the
sneer- and tests with which certain members
have permitted themselves Ia treat PROPOSE
ton that he should be heard by counsel be.
carse of his inability TO make formal dis
course. in English. have produced no other
eilec. upon him than that of painful di~ap-
pointmcnt at these exceptions to the generous
spirit which he has been encouraged % expect
( from all representatives of a free and magnani-
nous people He asserted that making n
speech was not chief nor vital function OF a
delegate He denied that the influence of the
/, Roman Catholic Church and her priests wa-
brought not Ia support. but to crush him.
! Otero. the contestant. during his reply said
that Gallcgos should have gone 10 school 10
Learn The English language. before attempting
to represent New Mexico in Congress. The
sitting delegate had appealed 10 tho magnaa-
unity Of The House. but he fOterol demanded
instice. ansi falling i'm this. he would scorn To
ask favor. He would never surrender lhir
90 help him Cod He was the frst native OF
New Mexico, who had addressed the american
Congress in the language af her constitution
aud laws II any nan should say he was a
demagoguc, he would tscat him as cnlomni-
aior and villain. The bishop referred 10 by
Gz.legos had exposed those PRIESTS Who disa.
greed with the relirian they preferred by
ThduIgenee IN wee IN aIl ~ zsprcls. anu n.'s-'
their places with others, and established
schools upon good foundation. 1t was not
surprising that priests who we're no longer
able to retain their wicked nscendency, should
find fault with the Bishops resolutions de
claring that Gallcgos was not. and Otefo wa
elected delegate. Adopted. Otero sworr
! in.
The committee on printing reported reso
luton which was adopted. TO print 20 .OOt
copies of the reports Of the Kansas majority
aud minority Investigating committee, with
100 900 copies without the journal and eyi
deuce for the use Of members The fOrme
cost 6l and the latter cents piece.