Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-05-26
THIRTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.
WAsHINGToN, Monday, May "a

| DEN Al n.
h Mr.. Clay of Alabama, from the COMMITTED
on Commerce. reported bill for the improve
ment Of the Dismal Swamp.
Mr.. Douglas introduced an important bill
having reference to British and Mexican ag-
gressiOns, authorizing the President IN case
OF hagrsnt violation of the law OF nations by
outrages upon the flag, soil, or.citizens OF the
United States, requiring prompt redress and
when in his opinion delay will beincompauble
! with the honor and dignity of the Republic,
| 10 employ such force as he may deem neees-
sary TO prevent the preparation of such out
| RACES and to obtain just redress and satistac-
ton FOR the same.
The majority of the Committee on the Jul
dietary reported that Senators Bright and
Fitch are entitled to their seats
Mr.. Hunter brought up the $l5,0OO,OOO
loan bill, and advocated it passage, in the ex'
pectation that in some months greater activity
in business would prevail, and the revenue,
at present rates show surplus, provided
economy was used in the administration OF
the government.
Mr.. Wilson replied, showing that Mr..
Hunters estimates for the coming revenue
were exaggerated, and that the actual proba-
bilities will not exceed fifty to htty-hye mil
lions, while the expenditures being seventy
five, will leave deficiency for actual outlay
of twenty five millions, exclusive OF our
twenty millions of Treasury notes. In other
words money must be provided to meet de-
mands of one hundred millions of dollars,
Hence Mr., Wilson proposed another loan
inevitably before January next. He moved
to strike out the fifth section appointing two
additional clerks, which was carried by twens
ty-six against twenty. Mr.. Wilson also NOV
ed to reduce the estimates for printing the
Treasury notes from twenty thousand TO five
thousand. Carried by 81 against d.,
Mr.. Simmons of r. L. introduced length
ly amendment. Which was ordered TO be
printed, with reference to the valuation Of
imports for duties.
Mr.. Hunter of Va, seemed disposed to
raise the question OF order, but without TAX
ing action the Senate Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The Bill to regulate Municipal Elections
in Washington gave rise to an animated de-
bate. during which Mr.. Davis of Maryland
SAID the present Mayor and other municipal
officers were vicious. corrupt, and unit for
the Offices they hold, and that its floating
temporary government vote elected them. He
INDICATED the Americans, and denounced the
calling out of the Marines at the last June
election and the consequent bloodshed.
Mr.. Burnett of Kentucky replied that it
was notorious that reign Of terror was pre-
vailing here at that time owing to the arrival Of
rowdes from Baltimore armed with deadly
weapons. The very organization OF the Know
Nothing party must legitimately result In
murder and bloodshed. Until the gentleman
from Maryland purged his own household of
assassinations and riots he could not expect
to be followed as safe leader. When the
representative of suchsconstituency becomes
the leader of great reform in Washington,
we are fallen on strange times.
Mr.. Marshall of Kentucky replied TO so
much of Mr.. Burnett's remarks as referred to
Louisville, KY, saying the riots there origin
ated with foreigners, whose cold blooded pur-
pose was human destruction.
The election and other district bills were
considered. and laid aside for future action,
and the House went into committee for gen.
eral debate only.
Mr.. Kelley of New York made speech in
defence of adopted citizens from American
attacks.
Mr.. Keitt of South Carolina argued that
slavery was sanctioned by Christ and his
Apostles.
Messrs. Cragin of New Hampshire, and
Gilman of Maine, made speeches against the
Presidents Kanzas policy.
Mr.. Bliss of Ohio entered into an argument
to show that force is the basis of slavery in
opposition to the principle of justice.
Mr.. Gilmer of North Carolina defended hi
course on the Kanzas question, and charac
terized the speech OF his. colleague (Mr
Shaw as unfair, unwise, untrue and prevar
Icating. Adjourned.