The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-18
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsy,rxcroy Feb IL

WAsHINoToN Feb l1-M
b SExATE-Fo-tcr's resolution calling upon
the President for further information IN the
case of Philo 5 Sheldon. Was adopte
fhe resolution of the Michigan Legislature,
in opposition to the admission of any more
slave States. and in opposition TO the LIE
compton Constitution, were presented.
Mr. HOuston's Texas resolution pre-
sented yesterday. instructing the Committee
on Foreign Relations 20 inquire into the ex-
pediency Of the Government establishing n
Pfotectorate over Central America and Mex
leo. WAS called mp
Wilson. of Massachusetts, thought this an
extraordinary proposition. and one that was
calculated to foster u spirit OF fllibusterism;
and 70 disgrace Us in the eyes of the civilized
world
Mr.. Houston denied that il n propo-
silion 70 extend our dominion. but simply TO
benefit our neighbors. lie was opposed TO
fllibusterism, but thought the subject worthy
Of consideration, especially as other powers
have designs on Central America.
Mason objected to the reference because the
Central American States would Justly regard
such reference an indigDity. Although weak
they we're severe gn and independent States,
with whom We have treaties, and therefore
should be regarded political equals. He
doubted the policy Of establishing q protec-
torate anywhere.
Hale off.red an amendment to the effect
that whereas u state of colonial dependence
was not calculated to illustrat. tho theory
and practice of popular sovereignty. there
fore the Committee be instructed to inquire
with regard to Canada and the British Pos
sessions On the American continent.
Toombs advocated the resolution, and said
the time for action was not distant, and had
better be considered now.
Haze moved 10 lay the resolution on the
table. Agreed TO.
HousE.-The House passed q resolution in
relation to the Maryland contested election
case, declaring il inexpcdient to grant the
prayer of Brooks, the contestant, tor special
committee TO take testimony.
.. WASHINGTON, Feb 17-PN
SENATE.-The army bill was resumed.
Mr.. johnson of Tcnnessee, submitted q
substitute. which Wilson accepted instead OF
his own, providing for 1000 volunteers, to
serve only during the present troubles.
Mr.. johnson said Inc offered the amend
ment because he believed it reflected the
views OF the Administration. The bill re-
ported by the military Committee did no.
represent the wishe, OF tho Administration
q which had not asked n permanent inereass o
the standing army. lie urged the impor-
tancc OF reduction of government expen
ditures. Congress holds the purse strings
aud the dominant party are held responsible
Tor expenditures. He referred to the poly
garny in Utah. but said there was more prac-
teal poygamy in New York than in Sal
Lake City, the difference being that it wal
tolerated in the latter by religious belief, bu
is i'm the former in violation Of the mora
sense OF the community.
Mr.. Chandler mos we'd TO strike out the fourtl
section in the original bill, which proposes t,
change the method Of promotions.
Seward and Wilson favored, and Mr.
Hughes aud Mr.. lysrson opposed the mo-
ton.
House. Went into Committee Of tn
whole on the Indian app'opr alton bill.
Mr.. Atkins made u speech favoring the ad
mission of Kansas under tho Lecomptol
Constitution.
Mr.. Love;oy argued that the conflict wa
not between the North AMI the South. bu
freedom and slavery between the principle
OF liberty and de>potism. He said the Pres
idcnt and tie Jesuitical Chief Justice wer
enlelvoring TO nationalize slavery. and wer
calling upon the Democracy TO temple thi
demon worship on the ioul and imPious avvI
ment that certain human beings are proper
ty. 1t was rank AMI foul treason agains
God and His anointed.