Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1856-02-27
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is.

In the SENATE, Mr. Hamlin gave notice of his
intention to introduce bill to amend and conso-
date the navigation, revenue and collection laws.
Mr.. Wilson offered a resolution (Which lies over)
calling on the President for information on Kansas
affairs, and what measures, if any, had been taken
to prevent the illegal interference with the rights OF
the people of the territory, by persons not residing
therein
The Senate then resumed the consideration of a
resolution calling for the journal and proceedings OF
the Naval Retiring Board
In the House. Mr.. Wakeman presented the me-
mortal of the New York Chamber of Commerce,
praying appropriation for Improvements and re-
pairs to the Public Warehouses at Quarantine
Ground; also memorial from the same body pray
ig for an extension of the reciprocity principle be-
tween the United States and Canada. They were
both referred to the Committee on Commerce
The House ordered the following printing: 10000
copies of the Secretary Of the Treasurys report on
finance; 10000 copies of the Presidents annual
message and accompany ing documents, and lo,ooo
copies of the report OF the Superintendent OF the
Coast Survey.
WASHINGTON Feb 10, 1856.
SENATE.-Mr. Wilson concluded his speech on
Kansas affairs. The Senate then went into Execu-
tive session, and, after very warm debate Gov
Shannon was confirmed Governor OF Kansas
The Senate then adjourned
HousE.-Mr. Hickman offered q resolution empow-
ering the committee on Election to Senl for persons
and papers relating to the Kansas contested election
case. a warm debate ensued, and the subject had
not bec~ finally passed upon, when the House ad-
journed.
WASHINGTON Feb. 90, 1885,
SENATE.-Mr Douglas, at his own request, was
excused from serving on the Committee OF Foreign
Relations.
A brief discussion on the Central American ques-
ton cnsued, after which the subject was made the
special order for Tuesday
Tho resolution calling for the journal of the Ma
val Board was passed.
| The Senate then adjourned.
| HousE-Mr. Mllson introduced Dill to repea
| the act to promote efficiency in the Navy.
Mr. Cobb, of Alabama, introduced bill to extend
the time of payment of the duty rail road iron.
Mr.. Mace introduced a bill to prevent the cxten
sion of slavery to territories north of go 30.
| The bill created some sensation.
Mr.. Mace moved its reference to the Committee
| on the Territories
Pending the motion the House resumed the con-
sideration of the resolution of the Committee on
Elections asking for power to send for persons and
papers, referred to in the Kansas contested election
case. The resolution tabled by three majority
| The resolution passed, then rcconsidcrcd and
T., c,mmted with instructions to report the ground
OH which they ask said power; also, 10 consider the
proposition of Mr. Dunn for appointing Jos. IT, Brad
lev and Sidney S Baxter, of Washington, CommIs-
soncrs take depositiuns clothed with full power
to procure information, with the view oil chcitlne
the truth all conroverted matters between Messrs
Reeder and Whitfield
he election of Chaplain indefinitely pos
pohed. Adorned.