The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-02-24
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WARRINGTON, February rs.
SENATE. MI. Mason, Of virginix
called for the joint resolution previdisf
for the.receptivn of the Tarkish Vics Ad-
niral. 4.--........-----..~-s-----s--
Mr. Clay, of Alabama, objected to the
expenditure of money for such purposs,
~ there was no limit to the amount, and
no benefit could sccars from it,
Mr.. Seward corrected the erroneous
impression that Amin Bey was On inn
postor. Acts of kindness and courtesy,
although not compensated BY money, Esv-
er go unrewarded.
Mr. Clay referred to previous expen-
Fditurs for the receptios of q Tufkisk i'm.
postor; also, for wine and cigars for Kos
suth; and thought that We oaghta to abs
warned by past experience. ri /!
Mr.. Pugb thought that the gsntlsnsn
who sold ships to the Tnrkish Government
eught to pay the expenses for entsrtaia-
ing this officer We don't allow our of.
6cials abroad to take bribes. Why
should we Offer them to others! He
should vote against the resolutlon.
Mr.. Trumbufl indorsed every word
that Mr. Pugh had uttered.
Mr.. Biggs offered an amendment, linn
iting the amount to $1,000.
The resolutlsa was passed.
In the Indiana contested seats Mr.
TranSulPs amendment, to decide the
question Immediately, Was rejected yeas
l6, nays %. sqaa as
Mr.. Hunter gave notice that he shonld
move substitute to Wilson's amendment
to the Army Bill, providing for the en-
ployment of volunteers. a S Saais
Pending Mr.. Wilson's amendment, and
after an executive session. the Senate adj
journed. .s.ez s:issisl. .iz !
HOUSE.-Mr. Letcher, from the
Committee or Ways, and Means. report
ed the Deficiency Appropriation Bill.
Mr.. Boyee called up ,hs csntestsd elsc-
tion ease OF Mr.. Brooks, eontesting the
seat Of H. Winter Davis, of Marylsnd. ON
the ground tha. the election Was carried
I; by fraud and violencs. sss,s.sss. s.s.ss
The question was dsbased BY Mesers.
Phillips. Maynard. Wilson, Hatch, Bowie,
a.d Washbnrns Of Maiae. No action ta.
Ken. Adjourned. .s ~ ssasslg =
| WASHINGTON, Feb l1.-SKNATE-Mr
Hous,on's resolutions presented yesterday,
instructisg the Committee on Foreign Re
lations to inquire into the sxpsdi-
ency. of the Government establishing q
protectorate over Central America and
Mexico, was called up. s
Mr.. Wilson Of Massachssstts tioaght
this extraordinary proposition was calcp-
lated to foster . spirit Of 6Ilibastsrism
and Disgrace Us in the eyes Of the civilized
world. ssrss
Mr.. Houston denied that il was pro.
position to extend our donations, bn,
simply to benefi, our aeighbsrs. He Wal
1 opposed to fIlibusterism, but thoaght ths
subject worthy of q consideration, espc
eially it olher powers have designs OF
Ceatral America ri aqei 4sa
Mr.. Mason objected to the reference
because the Central American States
would justly regard such references - ~
mdignity. Although weak, they wer,
sovereign, independent States, with WHOM
We have treaties. and therefore, should b
regarded as political equals. He donbset
the policy of establishing protectsrate
any where. Hssa s. 8
! Mr.. Hale. offered an amendment. tha
whereas State of Coloaial Dependenci
is not calculated to illustrate the thsor.
or pracsicsfof popular sovereignty an
perfect freedom and therefore, the Com
mittes be Instructed to einquire with re
gard to Canada and other British posses
: siens on the American Contineut.
Mr.. Toombs advocated the resolution
I He said that the time for action WAS no
. distant, aud it had better be considere'
nov
i Mr.. Mason moved TO lay the resolution
\ ON the table. S.
Il Debate on ths army bill Was resumed
Mr. Johnson. Of Tenn. snemittsd
/ Nubstitute. which Mr.. Wilson accepte
instead OF his own, providing 1000 vol