The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-20

WASHINGTON, Nav 10.

Housg.-The House passed the following
Senate bills For charging the Detroit
and Saginaw land district for the relief Of
Hungarian settlers in Iowa and the bill
authorizing the Secretary Of the Treasury to
sell the old Custom House and site at Bath
Maine.
The House then proceeded to the conside-
ration Of the bill directing the Secretary Of
the Treasury to pay out Of the fund hereto
lore received from Great Britain under the
treaty Of Client, sums TO the citizens Of Vlr-
GINA, Maryland and South Carolina, 10
compensate them for the losses of their slaves
carried away by the British during the War
Of 1872.
Mr.. Bliss, Of Ohio, argued that these
chains, instead Of being embraced 10, sre
especially excluded by that treaty.
Mr.. Garnett replied, saying that the Gcy.
crnor Of Virginia was interested in the bill,
and that under it the slaves are to be paid br
at the rate Of $3.50 head, which was a r.
dicaIoasly low price. Whenever the subject
Of slavery WIS mentioned, the gentleman
from Ohio and his elder colleague, (Mr Gid
dings) seemed to be afflicted with species Of
madness, something like dogs afflicted with
thehydrophobia. Great Britain gave rouni
sum for the satisfaction Of the claims, and it
was for the United States to make the di:
bursement. The gentleman from Ohio as
trustee, would keep the money in his pocke'
for his own use, and not pay it to whom IL
was due.
Mr.. GIddings inquired if the money wss
to be paid 10 Democrats.
Mr.. Garnett replied that the Governor Of
Virginia is "A Democrat, and he would like
the gentleman to be more definite.
Mr. Giddings said he had answered ac
cording to the gcntleman's remarks about
mad dogs, which was ungentlemanly.
Mr.. Garrett said nothing more could be
expected from the man who had distinguish
cd himself by blackncss Of heart, and who
was guilty Of treason against his country
and his God.
The Speaker called him to order, for ma
king personal remarks.
MIR. Garnet said the Speaker should
have restrained the gentleman from Ohio.
Mr.. GIddings withdrew his remark-he
only wanted to show his appreciation Of the
gentlemans charge, and not to insult the
House.
Mr.. Garnctt-I have nothing to retract
Mr.. GiddiDgs-Nor |.
Mr.. Garnett--The gentleman has one
since placed himself beyond the pale Of no
ticc from gentlemen.
The bill was referred TO Committee OF
the Whole, and the House ndjourned.
n ,t...l h., ,.ptt
ton Of Mayor Tiemann, Of New York, anc
the Mayors of Brooklyn and jersey City
they being committee appointed to consi
der plans for The Improvement Of the drain
age of those cities. The petitioners asked
the action OF the government towards form
ing walls along the water lots. Referred &c
the Committee on Commerce.
MIR. Wilson presented additional docu
mcnts, relative to the claims OF Maine anu
Massachusetts,, Tor expenditures incurred
under the treaty Of Washington. Referred.
Mr. Chandler presented petition from
business men upon the Northwestern lakes
asking for an appropriation to investigate
the correctness of Professor Dallas theory
Of forcclling storms, and its practicabJity
in the locality of the lakes Referred.
Mr. Doolittle presented u resolution Of the
Legislature OF Wisconsin, in favor Of u gIan,
of land for the purpose OF constructing a
| canal around the Falls of Niagara. Re.
terrcd.
Mr. Sebastian presented a petition from
Professor Schoocrah. asking for Authority
/ to collect the materials embodied in his his.
/ tory Of the Indian tribes.
On motion Of Mr.. Hunter, resolution
was adopted, providing that the COS, Of
Senator Evans funeral be betrayed from the
/ contingent fund.
Mr.. Brotlcrck offered lengthy resolution,
/ charging the Postmaster Of San Francisco
with malieasance in office, and requiring 10
act in th0 matter,
The resolution for the presentation OF a
medal 10 Com. Paulding, came up in order
and was postponed.
W AsHrNaroS, May II, ISIS.
IIousg.-Mr. Smith. of Virginia asked
leave 10 report bill TO organize the Terri
tory Of Nevada.
Mr.. Clemens, Of Virginia. objected.
The House then rejected the bill amend
ing the net OF 1881 limiting the liability
OF ship owners.
/ Mr. Barrows Of the special committee On
the subject OF the ship canal around the falls
Of Niagara, made a report, proposing a
gran, OF lard "a All the construction ct the
work TO the extent oil about one third OF its
probable cost
Senate Bill for the admission Of Mime
sota, was then taken up; the house voted on
the substitute proposed by Mr.. sherman OF
Ohio. requiring as fundamental condition,
precedent TO the admission o. Minnesota
10y the alterations Of its constitution by a
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