The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-02-11

Thursday, January 20.

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Thursday, January 20.
In both Houses to-day the death,of the Hon. Pres.
ton s. Brooks was formally announced, aud speeches
highly eulogistc Of his character delivered BY
several members; after which the customary resou-
tons Of respect and confidence were passed.
Friday, January 80.
In the Senate, resolution offered by Mr.. Houston,
making inquiry into the Of certain dcsertons in
naval service, was debated some length but no
vote was taken. A protraced executive session was
then held.
The House was engaged in the consideration of
private bills.
Saturday, January 81.
In the Senate, Mr.. Houstons resolution Of inquiry
relative to reccat Of desertion in our naval
vice, further debated and after the adoption Of an
amendment offered by Mr. Mallory limiting its app.
cation, was passed. Mr.. Houston thought the amend
ment would Illustrate his object in proposing JIM
quiry and to give him an opportunity to respond to
certain statements made by Mr. Mallory, and sl
further TO debate the question: motion TO reconsider
was made, which was postponed until tomorrow.
The Indian appropriation bill was taken up SIEVE.
raj amendments were concuned in. An interesting
debate occurred upon the policy Of the government in
relation to Indian affairs and especially in reference 10
Oregon and Washington Territories
The House was principally engaged with Territorial
business. The bill 70 authorize the people Of the
Territory Of Minnesota TO form constitution prepare.
tory to their admission into the Union as State was
considered and passed--yeas 81, nays rs. The bill 10
provide FOR the admission Of the Territory Of Oregon
into the Union State, was also passed. Mr..
Grow reported bill to provide for the admission Of the
Territory OF Kansas into The Union as State; which
BIZ! was committed 10 the committee q the whole
Monday, February 2.
10 the senate the Indian Appropriation bill was
considered and some amendments made. and then
passed without opposition. The bill from the House,
amenialoIy Of the graduation aci, was reported to
the Senate. and motion 10 refer !, to the committee
on Public Lands debated Al some length, but no
decision was made.
Ia The House, seseral private bills were passed The
bill establish collection districts, and designate ports
Of entry, was considered and then postponed Mon.
day next bill was passed, with The senates amend
nents, authorizing tie employment Of a suitable
steamer at the port Of New York TO act as revenue
dho pufgptc " Hu1IutuS " uts-
tressed vessels, their Passcnsefs and crew
Tuesday February 3.
IN the Senate. Mr.. Houston. tusde few remarks in
support IL the motion 70 rcconsde the vote BY which
on previous occasion, the resolution of inquiry into
the cause ofeeF,an alleged desctons ia the naval ser
vice had been passed with amendment restricting
ia application. lie explained the object which he had
him to resist the restriction imposed upon BY the
amendment q Mr.. Mallory. Nj. Mallory expressing
purpose 70 reply 70 Mr. Houston the subject was post.
poneJ until tomorrow; aud the Senate proceeded
10 hold an executive session. which lasted upwards
81 three hours.
The HOUSE was principally engaged upon business
relating 70 the Dis,fie, Of Columbia.
Wednesday, February I.
IL lhs Senate. short debate srose on The propue,y
Of printing the whole Of the correspondence between
Mr. Secretary DAVIS Of tie War Department. aud
Lieutenant General Sent q tie United states Amy,
respecting the Interpretation Of The Of Con.
gres. comforting upon the latter the military title Of
I.isulenan. General Objection was nsds % account
Of the exceedingly personal character Of portions OF
the correspondence. The entire correspondence was
ordered % be printed. Al half past O'Clock The
Senate proceeded 10 holl executive session. which
lasted nearly three hour.
The House eoneurrci in the sennate's amendments
The bill making appropriations Tor The consular and
diplomatic service, amongst which q clause repeal.
ing a section Of a fofmer act which authorized the
appointment 81 consular pupils The bill made NJ
appropriation for tbs class 81 ocers, and therefore
the repeal % the clause was dcrmsd proper
NJ. Campbell. Of Ohio. reported, from the committee
81 wsyssnd Means The Senate bill % expedite iee.
graphic communication ~ The Of The government
in is foreign intercourse. A motion to lay the bill %
The table was losi--syes o. nays $50. The question
on iis passage Was deferred Until to.mouow
The Tariff bill was then taken up In committee Of
the whole, but the debate wss altogether the
slavery question aud The issue. involved IN the late
election. Mf. Millson submitted substitute ior the
Tariff bill which he desired IL offer At the proper
time.