Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-19

upon him in this regard by the Constitution. Those
who framed the organic law thought it proper to
direct that bills proposing the expenditure of public
money should originate in the House of Representa-
tives. imposing upon the President the duty of ex.
aiming into their merits, and comforting upon him
the general power of the veto. The exercise OF
these functions demands time and sound reflection
They pre-eminently acts of great discretion, and
can be performed only after mature consideration OF
the measures for the presidents santion or veto
We cannot, then overstate the berefts and advanta
ges which to result to the country by the firm
adherence of Mr., Buchanan to the course he advised
the two houses he would pursue in this respect
The Thirty fifth Congress has been one of the most
eventful in history. 1t opened in the midst OF
fearful and long-standing domestic controversy IN
respect to the organization of State government in
Kansas controversy of no great practical conse-
quence far the affairs of the people of Kansas
were concerned, but one which unfortunately had
enlisted the very worst passions OF the two great
sections of the Union. We forbear even the slight
est reference to the partisan events which dlstln-
gushed the session in it's commencement, or to the
stirring details which led to one of the bitterest
and most relentless controversies We have ever wit
messed in American politics.
The administration recommended the adoption of
measures which it was believed would end in an
early paci6caon of the actual troubles existing in
Kansas and forever remove from the halls OF Con.
gress the question of slavery, which has done so
much to engendcr strife and contention between the
North and the South 1t will not be denied that it
was the great object of Mr. Buchanan to get rid of
frutless cause of quarrel between the two great
sections of the Union; and it can hardly be ques-
toned that he was honest and patriotic in the con-
victi0n that the passage of the measure proposed
would lead to that result Such at all events were
his views and intentions; and We leave it to the
country to testify to their wisdom and forecast
He met the issue under trying and dscouraging cir
cumstances, and in the midst of threats, dersion
and the prophecy of civil war; if his measures should
become the law of the land. After long and men,
orabe struggle the administration triumphed; the
country triumphed; patriotism triumphed; and
quick upon the announcement of success came to-
kens of universal peace, satisfaction and domestic
tranquility.
The people of Utah combined, under the lead Of
mischievous men, to throw off their obligations to
the Constitution, and to assume to themselves an in.
dependent existence The rebcllious MormOns were
formidable only in the intervening distance between
and them, which was powerful Defence and if
the President would that the laws be executed,
he could accomplish his patriotic purpose only by
employing large force at great expense. He acted
with energy and firmness and it must have been a
source of great satisfaction to him to be able to an
nounce to Congress, before its adjournment the
complete success of the measures he adopted to put
down the rebellion in Utah and again to put in full
force in that Territory the laws of the United States
These are amongst the prominent events of the
session which has just closed. We are rejoiced to
be able to announce that the adjournment yesterday
marked by excellent temper the part of
members, and, as far We can see by a condition
of public opinion throughout the country which
promises far less sectional strife than have been
accustomed to witness during the last four years.
Washington Union, June Is.
Closing Scenes in Congress. dc.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE committee of con-
ference the Postotfice Department bill agreed and
ted he Thn ho;p
adopted, then fell such amendments as follow
l. The abolition of the ranking privilege of men,
bers of Congress. 2. The publication in one paper
only of this city OF proposals for mail contracts.
g. An increase of postage rates. f. Giving the
printing of Postofce blanks and advertised letters
to the lowest bidder.
1t has been usual upon the last day and night of
session to pass many private bills, but Mr. David
son, of Louisiana, announced from his seat this
morning that if any such were passed to. day they
would not be examined by the President. His en-.
tire time will be absorbed by the consideration OF
public measures
There are no dispatches at the State department
from Mr.. Dallas communicating the views of the
British ministry in respect to the outrages upon our
commerce in the Gulf. Nor has anything been
heard of the Cass Irissarri treaty; for tie very
good reason that regular communication between
Nicaragua and Panama is but once month.
The action of Congress in respect to the navy
will be an increase of some sixty guns. Should the
same number be added each year for century, we
shall have nearly as many guns for service as
France, and half as many as England, provided
that these great powers stand STILL So if we are to
have no war with England until the,two nations are
equally matched, the prospect is rather remote.
Senate-Ertra Session.
WASHINGTON, June l5-The Senate convened
this morning in accordance with the Proclamation
of the President for the purpose of ratifying trea
ties and confirming appointments.
Judge Douglas made extraordinary speech
defining his position in the late session. with refer
ence to Kansas
The SENATE met according to proclamation. Mr.
Mason asked for the vote the British aggression
resolutions and thought that in view ofnegotiatons
on the subject, it proper that the views of the
Senate should be known. Discussed, but no action
taken.
Mr.. Douglass condemned the last State Conven
ton of Illinois.
The Senate then went into Executive Session.
Proceedings Of the u s. Senate
WASHINGTON, June Is, ls5s-Tbe following reso
lutions, offered by Mr. Mason yesterday, were taker
up and adopted, unanimously:
Reso1ued, Gas the judgment of the Senate,) Tha
American vessels on the high seas, in time Of peace
bearing the American flag, remain under the juris
diction of the country to which they belong, anC
therefore any visitation, molestaton, or detention
such vessels by force, by the exhibition Of force
the part Of foreign power, is in derogation o
the sovereignty Of the United States. ~
Resolred, That the recent and repeated violations
L Of this immunity, committed by vessels-of-war be
longing to the navy Of Great Britain in the Gulf
Mexico and the adjacent seas, by firing into inter
rapting, and otherwise forcibly OBTAINING them 81
their voyage requires the Judgment Of the Senate
snch uneqnvocal and fnsl disposition Of the subject
by the Goyerhments Of Great Britain and she Untes
States, touching the rights involved, shall satisfy