The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-06-09
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Monday, May ST. In the Senate resolution was
adorted 10 take every day for the remainder Of
the session, from four sir O'Clock in the afternoon.
Mr.. hason pressed the consideration Of the resolu-
tons from the committee on Foreign Relations in
gard 70 British ou,rages, and The subject was briefly
considered. The amendment pcndng that Of Mr.
Wilson. authorizing the President TO issue orders to
se1s the offending vessels. The substance Of what
was said is summed up 10 the National inieigencer
as follows; Mr.. Toombs resffirned his views. and "a.
yored the most decided and energetic measures. lie
was ready employ the whole force Of the country 70
svsnge the offences already committed upon our rights
and honor as q nation. We had now nothing 10 do
but 10 stand % Mr.. Hammond would be in
favor Of siroag ~hen the occasion demanded
The subject involved memenious consequences. war
between Great Britain and this country would be
greater calamity hsn any thing which has occurred for
The last three centuries. When the dire necessity
il would be time the question il deserved,
but he could not consent TO 60 into by amend
mcnt 10 an amendment Mr.. crltenden took strong
but conservative ground. He cared not what nigh,
be the opinions OF the British Ministry upon the RICH,
u search Il was our duty demand an apology and
separation for the aggressons complained o.. II We
me, in proper spirit that all we could ask, but
il became exhaust The usual honorable be-
fore resottng to the aTbtrament Of blood. When the
necessity existed he had doubt the subject would be
met in The proper spirit. MI. Wilson withdrew his
amendment, finding tina. oin, resolution would be
eessary 70 attain his object This The substance,
though The worls 81 The discussion, which
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Civil Appropriation bill, which occupied the Senate
un sir O'Clock.
10 The House. the joint resolution from the Senate,
sphorEng the President 70 take strong. measure. for
the adjustment of q ulties with Paraguay. grow.
ing out Of the attack on the steamer Witch,
considered The resolution passed BY vote Of IL %
10. The House then proceeded % other business. and
e1n,nued in session 10 a late hour.
Tuesday, June lin The Senate. Mr. Mason. from
the committee on Foreign Relations, reported bill
TO restrain ouisges upon the American nag and eiti
lcns BY Mexico aud GENITAL America. Nj. Seward.
the same committee. dssened from the report. Sc
vcra amendments were proposed and discussed. The
Appropriation bills were then taken ".
Ia the House. the Indian Deficiency and Volunteer
Regiments bills. were passed.
Amo,on Cor filing The second Monday in Nosem.
Der r the beginning Of the next session. disagreed
70. No business Of Importance was transacted.
Wednesday. June s.-In The senate. NJ. Mason,
from the eam,niiiee on Foreign Relations reported
solution IN favor q allowing Lieutenant Miury q ae-
cept gold medal from the Emperor 81 Austria.
Mt. Houston offered substitute from tho Mexican
proecioiae resolutions. which was laid on the table.
The appropriation bills then taken up. and The
miscellaneous appropriations bill was discussed until
adjournment.
Ia The House. the consideration of The Port Snellng
ease was resumed, and the discussion continued il
until The previous question ordered.
The HOUSE passed Senate BIZ giving Mrs.. Hetndan
three years psy in sitession Of the gallant conduct
Of her husband.
Aresoulou adopted that The investigation d Tho
Fort Smelling sale shows cause 10 inpeaeh the in.
tsstty o. the Secretary Of War. but ccndemnins tho
management Of The sle. AMI li.aPPto,ins thereof.
Thuf.iay, iune 3,--In the Senate. NJ. Douglas in
iroduei bill 10 amend The sot 81 1892 giving power
the President 70 provide Tor the defence u the eauniy
NJ. Seward moved % rsscini the resolution for al.
journing The 7th, which amended BY inserting
tho li,h inst and passed. The Miscellaneous sppro.
priaiion bill was taken up.
n Inc House. The Minnesota elecliOn..csso was ds
eus.eJ.
The rules suspended and resolution in,roduc
I'd and referred, authorizing The President 10 arrest d
British vessels Of war found committing ouirages Of
our merchantmen.
The senale's resolution 70 extend The session wa
amended Wy substituting next Thursday for The 18th
and then passed.
Friday, June 4.--Ths Senate agreed 10 The resclu
ton Of The House 10 adjourn on the 10Th.
Several private bills were passed. including one e
the surrender o. tho stock held by the United States
ihs Dismal swamp Canal TO tha, company. on ceriai