Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-02-24
danger to their future, designed through their
proposed enactment Of the bill in question.

evinced the hsllowLess of their pretence of de-
votiOn to the principle of popular sovereignty
Thus, they voted for every Kansas item to
pay the salaries of Gov. Geary, the Territorial
secretary, and every other functiouary in the
Territory who holds his place by Executive az.
pointment; but struck out the item providing
for the pay of the Territorial Legislature to
be elected BY the people of the Territory to
meet next winter. Now, if this was not done
because they believe q majority of its mem-
bers will be pro-slavery men, it must have
been done to intimidats the slave-Stste party
thereto seem to refuse to pay the legislature,
unless the people Of the Territory will choose
men whose politics they endorse. In truth,
their action in this matter, view it as one will,
proves the holIowness of their professions.
Movement Of Troops.-The following order
mo. z, dated Headquarters Department of
Texas, San Antonio, Feb. ii, 1851 has just
reached Washington. 1t is, of course, de-
signed to carry out instructions from the De-
partment here:
Immediately after the receipt hereof com
pany +, second cavalry, will march to and
take post at Fort Mason, relieving company
b, of the same regiment, which will immedi-
ately thereafter march (via Camp Verde) to
and take post at Fort Inge, relieving company
n, which, or 80 much Of it as may not be on
detached service, will Immediately thereafter
march to and take post at Fort Clark, relev-
ing company l, which will Immediately there.
after march to and take post at Fort Mcintosh.
On lis return from detached service Ceptain
Whiting will join Fort Clark.
By order of Col. ALBERT S. JOHNSTON
ERWIN MCDOWELL, Asst Adj. Gen.
Cadet APP ointments at LaIgt-To report
ut West Point between the LIST and Goth of
June, 1857: l. Alfred Mordscai, son of an
officer Of the Army; 2. Jno. +. O'Brien, son of
deceased officer of the Army; g. Henry Ill.
Humphreys, son of an officer OF the Amy;
f. Laurence j. Babbitt, son of an officer of the
Army; 5. Joseph P. Farley, son Of late cfi
Ger Of tie Army; 6. Benjamin King, son of a
surgeon in the Army; Z. VIM T. Nsimeyer,
nephew Of Surgeon General of the Army;
o. j. Baysrd Whittemore, grandson of Naval
officer; Q. John Lane, son of an cficer in the
Mexican war; 10 Richard NJ. Hill, grandson
of late officer in the Army.
The Naval Court Of InquiIy.-We learn
that the first case to be taken up by this tri.
bunal is that Of 1t Law Bennington, who
stands at the head of the list Of dropped officers
Of his grade. As soon as he may be ready to
proceed, if be elects so to do, his case will be
disposed of. He is expected to reach Wash
ington on Monday next.
A Greatepeeon The unexpected speech of
Senator Douglas this mo ming on the Mime. 4
sofa State Bill, was an effort of great intellec.
tual power and persp;cacity, as was testified
in the countenances of the great audience
Of strangers present.
stponed.-The Secretary Of the Treasury
has postponed the opening of the bids for the
Of the U. s. court rooms and pest.
ofics edifce at Indianapolis, Ind, until the
10th March pro1imo
Land Warrants.-Th financial circular of
Sweeny, Rittenhouse, FAINT & Co., says:
The present high rates which warrants com.
mand have induced holders to send a large
amount to market, and prices have eonse-
4uently fallen on 81. per acre. Heavy lots
were held by dealers, which, having also been
thrown upon the market, have contributed to
the decline. We quote the market inactive
at the following rates:
20 and isosTTs warrants
aOscre warrants lio IL 4"
AS spring approaches we look for fayora.
Bile reaction.
Supreme Court.-Yesterday, Henry Ii An
derson, Esq, Of New York, Abraham Payne,
Esq. Of Rhode Island, and C. L. Vallandig-
ham, Esq of Ohio, were admitted attorneys
and councillors Of this Court.
The Chief Justice announced to the Bar fin
pursuance to the 47th rule) that no argument
would be heard after Friday, the 9th instant,
and the Court would adjourn on Friday, the
9Th Of March next
NO IL Patrick Burke, plaintiff in error, u.s.
William H. Gaines and wife ct al. In error
to the supreme Court of the State Of Arkan.
sas. Mr.. Chief Justice fancy delivered the
opinion of the Court, Diminishing this cause for
want Of jurisdiction
No. 146. Mccullough ct al, PLAINTIFF in
error, Us Gurnsey Y. Roots ct al. The argu.
ment of this cause was commenced by Mr..
Schley for the plaintiff in error, and continued
by Messrs Talbot and Reverdy johnson for
the defendants in error.
Adjourned.
The Current Operations Of tho Treasury
Departmeut.-on yesterday, 23d February,
thsrs were Of Treasury warrants entered on
the books Of the Department.
Iexas debt warrants. 81 s79 II
For the Treasury Department.. 3S,l54 20
For the Interior Departmen,..... 5O,4l5 So
Tor Customs. ................... 1880 O5
War warrants received and On.
, tered. ................. ...... 233 O4
War repay warrants received and
:, entered ....s................. 1873 Oh
from Lands. .'................. 1859 IS
Z rom miscellaneous sources...... $500 46
on account OF the Navy. 2,430 81
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS