The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-19
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Interesting from Washington.
PROCEEDINGS IN COkGREss-REaOyAL OF THE con-
hAkDER THE sLoOP-OF-wAE sARArOGA-wHAr
THE CENTRAL AMERICAN MINISTER'S THINK or
WALKERS EXPEDITION TO NICARAGUA, ETC.
WASHINGTON Dec 49, 1857
Mr. Douglas introduced his bill to-day to authorize the
people Of form constitution and State govern
men preparatory their admission into the Union
equal footing with the original States.
Mr. Fessenden presented joint resolutions Of the Legs
ature Of Maine in reference to bounes to vessels engaged
In cod fisheries Also joint resolutions in reference to the
bred Scott decision and in reference French spolia
tons.
resolution was adopted calling the President Of the
United states for copies Of all correspondence hereto
fore communicated, between himself and the Governor or
other officer or person in the employment the govern
ment in Kansas.
resolution was adopted authorizing various connmr
tees Of the Senate to employ clerks
The Senate then resumed the consideration of the Urea
sury note BILL and Mr. Hunter explained provisions He
did not believe that there would revival Of trade be-
fore the last Of Apri! the first OF May next aus
before that time the money proposed to be raised
would be needed in the Treasury. Mr.. Seward
thought there necessity for the issue OF Urea
sury notes, but the bill not sufficiently guarded.
The amount required was too nSnch-ten millions would
be sufficient Mr.. Simmons, Of Rhode Island took the
floor, and made set speech Of two hours and half on
the Presidents Message Kansas the bred Scott decision.
&C, after which the Senate adjourned over until To-
morrow.
In the House to-day Mr. Clngman of North CaroIina
introduced resolution asking for inquiry into the por.
chase of stationery and other alleged abuses by Mr. Cu
lo late Clerk of the House. The resolution caused con-
siderable excitement and it finally adopted that the
official conduct and accounts of the late Clerk be referred
10 select committee
sons and papers. is alleged that immense frauds wN
be shown
Mr. Phelps moved resolution that much Of tho Pre-
sdents Message refers Pacific Railroad be re-
ferred to selec. committee of thirteen.
Mr. Banks introduced bill authorize the people Of
Kansas to form constitution government pre-
paratory to their admission the Union upon equal
footing with original States. The bill is similar to oas
passed for Minnesota
The compensation bill amended SO as to allow
members to draw their back pay the 4h of Maroa
last.
Dr. Chafee of Massachusetts,, introduced resoiu
asking the general government to establish ccmmerca
relations with Hayt and Liberia.
The Secretary of War has determined upon his Utah
policy, but the want of money the treasury delays
commencement of operations. A large force will be
organized in California and the OF the Mormons Ia
Sonora will be cut of.
AAc navy utsIatCues VOuAy 70
Commander Chatard, Of the Saratoga ordering him 70
deliver his vessel to the senior Lieutenant return on
board Of her passenger to the United States The Sara
toga had been previously ordered homc her cruise bong
ended land this order is express the governments
dsappfcbston Of Chaard's conduct in letting General
Walker pass him. and land at San Juan
Seniors Molina and Ecaane perfectly satisfied that
General Walker will leave Arenas They say
five thousand men could take San jose and they
did, the capture would be protless, the public arms
by law distributed among people who would rally
at some other point in defence of their government
Mrrisarr received tart reply to addressed 10
Senior Molina asking that gentleman had furnished GER
tain information TO the HERAIDs correspondent Mr.. No
lima referred him 10 the editor for information hinn
that perhaps Mr. " knew more of the manner in which
those fac,s became known than any else.
II is rumored that Gen Cass will reply to Gov. Walker
but don't believe II.
The nominations OF those naval officers recommended
by the Courts Of Inquiry TO be renstaed have beenmads
out in the possession Of the President ready
TO be communicated the Senate This will be dons
early week.
In Naval Court No. the Lieut. Porter was coz
Guided today and the organized in the ex
Commander Lecompt dropped In Court No the case Of
Lieut. Rolando sent back for review In Court No g.
in the Of Commander Chauncey Surgeon Green was
examined for the government. Commander sringharn
has been ordered 10 Court No and Capt Goldsborougo
relieved.