Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-11
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Convention, but 2S out Of so attended, II les
than quorum. The Senate by majority ha
denounced the joint convention as illegal an
unauthorized by them. and protests against th
g. S. Senate swearing the Senators alleged I,
have been elected. The two American vote
cast we're given by Representatives and not b!
the American Senator'S who declined any par
ticipation in the election.
The Central American treaty was again dis
cussed for hours to-day in the executive ses-
sion of the Senate but was not concluded.
The Sec'y of War in reply to Mr.. Stewards
resolution says that for military considerations
| the Niagara river could be surveyed.
The Senate debated for nearly three hours
| the Dallas and Clarendon treaty.
Mr.. Mason sustained the policy in an elabo-
| rate speech, vindicatiDg the consideration upon
which it had been recommended by the Admin
istration. Objections were argued that the Brit
ish protectorate was more distinctly recognized
than under the Clayton Convention, that while
the sovereignty of the Bog Islands was nomi.
nally relinquished to Honduras, the British in
possession confirmed their practical authority
there; and that finally Honduras by her treaty
with England, after virtual remuneration of
power over these Islands, enacted the Wilmot
Proyiso, by the exclusion of Slavery therefrom.
The Senate agreed to all the House amend.
ments to the bill relating to foreign coins and
coming cents, and added another amendment
HousE-Mr. Campbell moved the previous
question on the Senates submarine telegraph
bill, but he was not sustained, 45 only voting
in the affirmative.
Mr.. Smith, of Va, thought 1t an unwise policy
Tor the government to sanction this remarkable
proposition 1t had no constitutional author
ity to embark in this scheme, and he did not
believe its advantages would be as great to the
OOy cc1ai ~ lin hair d.;
tish shores, if as they were assured the line
would be established, whether this government
assists or not, where the necessity of press
ing the bill to hasty passage.
Mr. Simonton although weak from recent ILL
ness appeared before the select committee to.
day, after remaining hours he became so sick |
that they insisted on discontinuing the examina-
ton. His counsel Mr.. Brady was not permitted |
to be present.
Hon. Reverdy johnson, Messrs. Gilbert and |
Chase of the House have been examined
Mr.. Seward advocated bill showing the ad- |
vantages of Submarine Telegraph. Maintained |
hat it we can enter into hostile treaties with
oregn governments and pay $4,000 annually
or Ocean Mail Steamers services, we have same
oower to assist in this enterprise at less expense.
Mr.. Mace regarded this matter of much i'm
'ortance, believing it would lead to greater re-
nlts than yet anticipated by any one in the
iouse. 1t was connected with the sostal affairs
It the country and with a view of examining
nto its merits. He moved it be referred to P.
}. Committee.
Messrs. Campbell of Ohio and Washburne of
laine, severally said this motion amounted to
efeat of the bill
Mr. Mace assured them it .was not his inten-
ion. ..ss
Upon the subject Honse went into Committee.
he Tariff bill being nominally under considera-
ion.
Mr.. Clingman in the course of his speech on
he Central American and Cuban treaty, made
y Lord Clarendon and Mr.. Dallas, said it stood
n treacherous foundation, and he hoped would
ever receive the sanction of this government.
lie thought We had the right to expect bold
olicy on this subject from the incoming admin
tration and not a trucking course of fear to-
ards Great Britain, with whom there was no
anger of war. -
He intended to introduce resolution to the I
feet that whereas this House has taken occa-
ion in the condemnation of the reopening of :
ne slave trade, they view with greater repug- |
ance the slave trade in white men or coolies
nder British and Spanish flags. !
II the members support this declaration it
annot fail to tell on the civilized world, for
lere never was body whose opinion was entit- c
ID to as much weight, considering the large t
umber of persons here represented and their '
telligence, worth and independence Mr. Stan i
IN said there was no question as to the necessi-
: for reduction of the revenue, but this was
'sentially manufacturing bill to the detriment t
the agricultural classes. Fifty-two millions G
ounds was the annual product of wool in this '
'untry, involving capital of $4,000, ,OOO.- !
Mould this bill become law, that interest would
3 stricken down, and against this he protested
I'd argned. v
Mr.. Letcher appealed to gentlemen who des. '
Jus to save the country from commercial revo 8
tion, comparing with which that of 1886 would v
9 unimportant, to go with him in adopting II
me measure which will reduce revenue and t
leve every man from business unnecessarily t
1T upon him in order to effect this this he ad r
'cated the reduction of the duty on nealy all
e articles enumerated in the schedule of the t
It of 1916. He believed with Mr.. Stanton n
at the bill reported from the majority of the .
'mmittee on ways and means was thoroughly II
r the benefit Of the manufactures. The COM
ittee then rose. n
The Senates resolution pending for counting Il
,tes for President and Vice President for next Il
'ednesday, was adopted. II
Jones of Tenn. and Mr.. Howard, were ap.
'inted as tellers on part of the House. Recess
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