The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-01-01

6rNkTu Davis. 81 Miss introduced
ONT resolution % define the authority Of the
President under the act 70 amend the &C. % pro-
mote the efficiency Of the navy 10 lsspeot 10
dropped and retired naval officers, and gave mo-
tice That he would call Il up.
Mr. Fessandsn, Of Maine, gave notice Of his
intention 10 introduce French apolinuon bill.
On motion Of Mr. Fitzpatrick, Of Wisconsin,
a resolution was adopted requesting the Presi-
dent, az Far as may be compatible with the pub
lie interest, 10 communicate 70 the Senate the
correspondence, instructions, and orders Of the
U s. naval force on the coast Of Central Amer.
lea connected with the arrest Of VIM. Walker
and his associates at or near the port Of San
,Iuan in Nicaragua. Also 70 transmit such fur-
ther information as he may posses relative 70
NJ Pupb. Of Ohio, asked TO obtain leave 70
introduce a bill to provide for the admission Of
Kansas into the Union. The bill vas referred
to the Committee on Territories. Mr. fugh
stated that be offered the bill az compromiso
and explained its provisions % iollovs ~ pros
vides for the admission Of Kansas into The Union
under the LecOmpton Constitution, with The
same boundaries as we're defined by the bill Of
the lnst Congress II also requires that the sew
euth article Of that Consultation relative to slave
~ shall be submitted TO the direct vote OF the
qualified electors on the l7th Of April next, ald
that The return Of this election shall be made 70
the Guvernur ~ the Territory, instead Of 20 the
President Of the Convention. IL states that the
election shall be conducted in ubedleBcs TO the
laws in fUrce on the 7ih Of November last also
provides that the Constitution shall uOt be 80
construed as TO limit or impair thv right Of
The people 10 a. any time call a convention for
he purpuse Of altering. au ending ur ahnllshing
their form ui government, subject to the Con-
stituiiun pf the U. =. Mr. Pugh stalled that he
would avail himself If an early opportunity to
explain the pruvi-iuna If he bill mUre Ia detail.
Mr. Benjamin Of La, submitted q resolution
which was referred 10 the Commiree on Print
ing providing for the printing Tor the use OF the
senate 10000 cupirs OF the opinions Of The Judges
OF thu 0uprehe Court In the Dfed scott case.
Mr.. Brown, uf Miss commenced a speech In
advocacy OF the admission of kansas under the
Ierompion Constitution. Tie had not proceeded
Tar when he wa seized with vertigo aud yielded
the Aoor, expressing the hope that he would be
able 70 proceed with bis REMARKS tomorrow
HoUsE-Mr. CbnRman, from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, reported resolution that the
President be requested, " In Ills opinion cOmpat.
lille with the bnhlic Interest, 10 communicate ell
the Information in bis possession In relation TO
the seizure oi VIM. Walker aud his followers In
Nicaragua together with such instructions az
have been given TO naval and other officers.
Mr. Jones. OF Tenn. should like the gentleman
TO modify his resolution 20 as to call for iuiorma.
ton respecting the fitting out Of the expedition
/ Of Walker In this country.
Mr. Clingman replied that he would modify the
resolution II he bad the power, but Il being re-
/ port from Committee, be could not do 80. Tie
| resolution was received under suspension Of the
rules hy liz against AZ. The resolution after de-.
/ bate aud amendment was passed.
/ Mr. Kelsey offered a resolution, which was
adopted. calling an the President to Inform tho
| House whether Che Govern lient Of Nicaragua has
made any complaint on account Of Com. Paul
ding'a seizure Of Walker and his followers
! Mr. John Cochran introduced bill 10 eslab-
lish the collection districts Ofthe United States,
designating the pOsta Of entry aRd delivery In
the same. and for other purposes. Referred 70
the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. Davis, Of Masa, submitted resolution
which was passed proposing TO alter the ad-
measurement of American vessels.
Mr. Keitt introduced bill to ganiEo reg
imept Of mounted volunteers for the Texas from
tiers.
On motion ofMt. Cobb resolution wss adop-
ted instructing the COMMITTEES on Territories to
report an opinirn whether OF not the organic act
Of Utah ought 10 be erepeRed, and that territory
attached 10 adjoining Territories.
Mr. Quitman asked leave 10 introduce bill
to repeal certain sections Of the neutrality laws.
Mr.. Grow objected t..
Mr.. Zollicnher introduced bill providing for
| the establishment of branch Military Aeade-
my at the Hermitage, Tenn.
On motion Of Mr. Smith, COMMITTEES OF five
we're ordered TO be appointed TO investigate all
the facts connected with the late sale Uf Fort
Smelling, with power to send for persons and
papers
Mr. Blair introduced a bill, which was re-
ferred TO the Post Office Committee, authorizing
the contractors for carrying the mails from the
| Mississippi River TO San Francisco, under the
act Of March last, to adopt any route they may
choose
Mr. Greenwood introduced bill. which was
referred 70 the Committee on Claims, TO repeal
the act establishing the Court Of CLAIMS
Mr. Morrill, introduced bill to punish the
~ tho fnrrftOFina Df the
United States aud for other purposes. Referred
to Committee on judiciary.
All the States and Territories were then call
ed in succession, when large number Of bills
and resolutions we're introduced and appropri-
ately referred. Adjourned.