Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-12-16
Proceedings of To-Day.


In THE SENATE to-day, after the reading of
the journal, resolution was adopted calling
on the President for information in regard to
the recent landing of slaves on the coast of
Georgia.
The question being on taking up the resolu-
ton OF Mr.. CliDgman in regard to the abroga.
ton Of the Clayton Bulwsr treaty
Mr.. Mason said that he would have to move
to lay that resolut ton on the table
Mr.. Shields wished il taken up for amend
ment. He conceived that we had been unfor-
tunate in our diplomatic negotiations in regard
to Central America. We have not had, as the
French say, grand success. If there was any
Information to be had on this subject, he was
in favor of receiving it.
Mr.. Collamer objected to the preamble. 1t
would lead to a lengthy discussion. Tho pro-
prlety OF the resolution was extremely question
able. He was opposed to taking it u p altogether
Mr.. Mason cOntended that a discussion on
that subject at this time in the Senate would
have tendency to embarrass the President in
pending negotiations. He argued that no states
man could vote for an abrogation of the Clay
ton-Bulwer treaty until he could see in what
such a step would end
Mr.. C.iugman said that he was in possession
OF certain Information which, if made public
through the proper channel, would have a very
material effect on the treatmen of this su bject
DE thought the treaty ought to be abrogated at
all hazards. If we could get this treaty out
OF the way we could then act according to the
circumstances
Mr.. Shields concurred that calling for infor-
nation in a respectful manner, would not be
disrespectful to tho President.
Mr.. Mason said that, within a week, tho
President had informed the Senate of pending
negotiations, stating that he did not der
it compatible with the public interests to trans.
mi doom pte in h.
The vote being taken on tho motion to take
up Mr.. Clingman's resolu ton, it was lost.
Tho Pacific railroad bill being then taken
up, Mr.. Bell was addressing the Senate in its
favor, when our report closed.
In TIE House, the Speaker submitted an ex-
ecutive message covering communications from
the State and Navy Departments relative to
Central American affairs.
Also, a communication from the Secretary of
State, asking an appropriation for defraying
the passage expenses of destitute citizens Of the
United States from Vancouver's Island to San
Francisco. ...-....
Also, a communication from the Superin-
tcndent Of Public Printing, stating that there
is deficiency Of $2S, 57913 in the appropria-
ton for printing paper for the first session of
the Both Congress, and that the appropriation
for the same object for the present session. is
much below the estimate, and below what will
be necessary.
The resolution declaring the seat of the men,
Der from the Third Congressional District of
Maryland-Mr. Harris-vacant, and the con-
sequent resolu ton granting the contestant in
the case, Mr.. Whyte, seat in the House dur
ing the consideration of tho question and the
privilege of speaking to its merits were taken
up.
On the latter, Mr.. Boyce called for the pre-
vious question, pending which
Mr.. stanton moved to lay the latter resolu-
ton on the table; agreed to-yess 1O8, nays 80.
Mr. Eustis then moved to lay the former
resolution on the table; agreed to-yeas 1906
nays97. ...
On motion Of Mr.. John Cochrane the consid-
Grafton Of the bill for codifying the revenue
laws, was postponed until the first Wednesday
in January; agreed to. .ta.
Mr. Washburn endeavored to introduce
bill providing for a northern, southern and
central Pacific railroad, but objections were
made.
The House then went into Committee fMr.
Hopkins in the chair,) and took up the bill
granting pensions to the officers and soldiers
OF the war Of 1872 and Indian wars of that Do.