Litchfield enquirer., 1858-12-30

ln tel0ti0D t0 tne DenenCS or peace, Weaitn anu strength, to be derived from the agricultural, mineral, manufacturing and commercial re- sources of the region.
 In conclusion be would say, that if national activity is to take peaceful and benefcent di- rection, the responsibility of directing it belongs to Congress. It cannot be left to the States i; the revenues belong to the Federal Govern ment, and it alone has power to act within the Territories He called on every Senator to win for himself the gratitude of posterity by connecting his name with this great work. It seemed to him that there is no easier way to win the character given by the Roman historian to the henored statesman, He labored TOT himself with moderation, for the common wealth with earnestness."
 Mr. Ward (Kansas) addressed the Senate in favor of the Texas route.
 Mr. Wilson (Mass. moved an amendment, that the road shall be between parallels thirty four and forty-three.
 Mir. Seward (N. Y.) offered resolution, directing the Committee on the Judiciary to re- pert if further legislation is necessary to stop the slave trade.
 Mir. Dayis o9jecting it was lost.
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 SEHArE.-The usual bundle of petitions was received. Those of public interest were two presented by Mir. Seward, lN. Y) from citi- zens of Berks and Lancaster Counties. Penn sylvania, asking for protection for American industry, and fifty or sixty more presented by Mr. Cameron (Pae) from all the counties of Pennsylvania, making the same request.
 NIr. Seward (N. Y.) introduced 8 bill, which was read twice by it's title, authorizing the removal of the offices belonging to the United States and occupied by the Collector of the Revenue, in connection with the Quar- -altise Station in the port of New York
 Mr. Seward also presented memorial from gold and silver leaf manufacturers ill the City of New York and elsewhere also, three peti- tions from citizens of Oneida and Jefferson Counties, N. Y praying for the erection of a breakwater at the Port of Cape Vincent all of which were referred to the proper Commit tees.
 MT. Hunter (Va.) submitted a resolution, which was adopted, requesting the Postmaster General to infoIm the Senate what changes in the postal laws are necessary to render the De apartment self sustaining. Mir. Wilson Mass. )introduced bill which was referred to the Committee on the Distrsct, to appropriate a million of acres of lands for .the benefit of free public schools ill the Dis trict of Columbia.
 HoUsE.-The House passed the Soldiers of sthe War of 1872 Pension bill by Yeas l30, Nays .13.
 ,Oh motion of Mir. Phelps (Mo) the House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole .ou the State of the Union on the bill for the payment of the invalid and other pensions, ap- .propriating $S52, 900 therefor.
 The Military Academy bill, appropriatng nearly $lS1, ,O00, was next taken up.
 MT. Giddings (Ohio) said that while some gentlemen were scrupulous about voting for the Soldiers Pension bill, paying those who had fought the bill before them proposed pay ing men to learn to fight. He complained of appropriations for purposes of war, our mission being peace, and standing army not having been contemplated by the founders of our Government They would soon be called on to vote large SUITS for Notifications, which, in a qsarter,cf century, would be as useless as old castlesen the Rhine.
 Mir. Lovcjoy (llD asked him whether he believed the Soldiers Pension bill right
 Mr. Giddings was glad his reverend friend had asked him that question. As the pension system had been adopted, he would deal out its benefits with even handed justice. Con- gress had squandered money on Gen. Scott, while there were men in his district not worth a hundred dollars who fought as gallantly.
 Mir. Lovejoy said his theology was, that two wrongs do not make right. Gen. Scott and Cass were pensioners by the bill just pass ed, as well as the venerable gentleman from Ohio It was like Oliver Twist presenting his bowl, asklng for more soup. Laughter ]-l A new pension system was inaugurated to-day, opening sluice-way to bottomless ocean of e,%h h,I hy hall. there would not have been fifty votes in its fa- yer. [Laughter.] But the old soldiers af; forded an occasion for highfalutin and huu,- sticks. Laughter He would vote against the Military Academy and all military bills.- That was good theology, as well as Chris tianity.
 Mr. Giddings replied that the House have not inaugurated new system of pensons.- It was inaugurated in 1918, and had been maintained to the present day.
 Mir. Lovejoy responded that it was new system of pensions. It was inaugurated in ISIS, aud had been maintained to the present | day.
 MT. Lovejoy responded that it was new system to pension well men. After while, Congress will be called upon to pension those engaged in the Mexican, Florida ahd every other petty war.
 The Military Academy bill was laid aside, to be reported to the House.
 Mir. Phelps Mol offered series of resolu- tions referring. the various branches of the Presidents message to the appropriate stand ng Committees.
 MT. Comins (Mass.) remarked that there was much in tho Message to approve, and much to condemn. While the President was anxious to enforce measures against Spain and other countries for satisfaction of our claims.