The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-02
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Congressional.
WAsHNsToS, Feb. 1-P. N.
HoUsr-Engaged in the discussion of the
bill to supply appropriations accidentally
oatted in the Army bill of last session,
mixing appropriation to support the nation
ahrmories. 81
Bill passsd appropriating $4,000 for that
pupose.
fr. Stanton offered q preamble setting
forh tkat j. b. Williamson, Of New York,
wnDn the 9th January duly summoned, but
refued 10 appear before the committee APP
poited to investigate charges against MEM
berand officers of the last House, growing
out the expenditures Of Lawrence, Stone
& c., to influence the passage Of the tariff
act 1857, and concluding with a resolution
thathe Speaker issue his warrant, directed
70 IL Sergeant-at-Arms, 10 take into custo-
DIV sid Williamson, wherever found, and
brin him before the bar of the House, to
ans~r for contempt OF its authority.
VI. Stanton caused to be read latter from
Mr.. Williamson, in which he respectfully
deched to appear before the Committee. for
the easons which his attorney advised him
wer sufficient for his not leaving New
Yor.
TIE resolution was adopted.
NJ. Boyce offered resolution. which wns
passd, providing for the appointment of a
selet committee of seven, to which shall be
referred 10 inquire into and report OH the
following subjects: Reduction OF expenses of
Govrnmcnt: navigation laws of the United
Stats; existing duties on imports; and the
cxpdiency OF the gradual repeal OF all du-
tieson imports, ard resort exclusively TO
intenal taxation.
IIuse resumed the consideration of the
Priring Deficiency bill, but the Committee
arcs without action.
SKATE.-Doolittle presented the petition
of nnety seen citizens of the United States
praing that measures be taken to purchase
the Island of Cuba, and its annexation to
this.ountTy.
NJ. Bigier introduced joint resolution
for he completion and preservation of d.
gcst of statistics Of mines and manufac-
tare.
Rfused.
Cdlamer introduced 4 bill to alter the
tins of holding the District Court Of Yer
NOR.
Th consideration of the Army bill was
resunod.
IIeSton opposed il, aud said .here was no
necessity for large standing armies.
Extraordinary counsel meeting OF the Cab
met was held this morning, having the
frstame the Lecompton Constitution before
then; the Presidents special Message To ac-
com,any its Transmission ~ Congress is al
read prepared. but may not be eommunica-
ted all 20 morrow.
Aiout fifty Missouriaus in Washington
paida visit of courtesy to the President this
morning, who Tor q short time ahsented him
self rom the Cabinet to give them audience.
NJ. Hueston said standing armies were
conasTy to the theory of our Government.
One o'clock was the hour for the considera
ton # the Pacific Railroad.
Huston was allowed to continue by unan-
imom consent. lie advocated raising volun-
teers o meet all necessary emergencies. say
ing tley were not more expensive than regu-
lar tpops. and were decidedly preferable.
Four additional regim nts of regular troops
were raised some years ago. the expenses OF
which was probably something like the
$40 900 900 now deficient i'm the Treasury.
Whit have they done but kill q few Indian
warnors. and a. many women and children.
Such conduct reflects little credit upon civil
lizatOn. Better treat Indians like men. and
ele ,ite the than deceive and rob. and then
hun them down like beasts. Do justice. and
you will need 10 standing army on the from
tier.
Mr.. Wilson gave notice Of an amendment
to the army bill in the form Of . substitute
tor the purpose of enforcing the laws of the
United States. maintaining peace with Indian
tribes. and protecting citizens on the routes
of emigration 20 Utah. to he employed only
in said Territory. Be authorized to call and
accept services Of volunteers. not exceeding
1900 in all. officers and men. 10 serve twelve
months. unless previously discharGed; and
apropriating $ for the purpose of carrying
rs $50 nj N Off lar "A fra-
tior Of the bill was postponed till tomorrow.
Douglas moved they take up the bill pro-
viding for the admission Of Minnesota into
the Union saying he was i'm favor Of the
Pacific Railroad bill, but thought the ques
tion allowing Senator'S from the new State
taking seats. ought TO take precedence Of
other business.
Pacific railroad bill was introduced.
Mr.. Gwinn was anxious TO consider tho
Pacific railroad bill. The Senators from
Minnesota. he thought could not take theil
seats before the passage of the measure.
Green said there were several considera.
tio-S which must necessarily be brought Il
bear when the Minnesota bill shall be taker
up. The question of representation woulC
depend npon questions of facts not vet decid.
ell. All the returns Of the census have no
vet been received. The bill would therefor,
be preiudiccd by prematurcly considering it
Mr.. Crittenden thought the respect ter Min
nesota ard the two gentlemen who had beer
selected to represent her on this floor made i
a primary duty of the Senate to consider thi
subject. They had the right to take seats anC
be heard on the Pacific railroad bill.
Mr. Seward was in favor of the Pacific rail
road bill. but should vote against taking
up at this time. He believed with Mr.. Crit
tenden that these two Senators from Mime
sofa ought to be allowed to take tleir seats a
the earliest day possible. but they would Civ
increased vote in favor of the Pacific railroa,
bill, and he was afraid there would not b
strength enough to carry ii without them.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick. member of the COMMITTEE
on Territories, objected to taking the Mime
sofa bill, not having had an opportunity {
report in consequence of sickness.
Gwinn did not want collision between tn
two measures. He thought the reason as
| signed ny Mr.. T. was sufficient for postpone
ment Of the Minnesota bill.