The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-03-04
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indica 10 Il marked change In the aspect OF
affairs in that Territory. The person who
sent the intelligence occupies a high Official
position. lie says that ut the present time,
q large majority Of the people are IN favor
Of the immediate admission OF Kansas. M
der the Iecompton Constitution
Gen. IIuran, the new Oranadian Minis
ter, il In receipt ofinteligene from his Gov
eminent 10 the effect that the difficulties be-
tween tbc two Governments will be saiisiac-
torily adjusted He is Of the opinion that
ths treaty recently negotiated, will be rati.
fed, the reports 10 tho contrary notwitl-
standing.
WAsiIisGrOS, Feb 23.-liOUsg.-Tho
House went into COMMITTEES OF the Whole
on the Indian Appropriation Bill.
Mr.. Burroughs indicated the North
from the charge Of sectionalism preferred
by Southern gentlemen. Referring To the
statistical facts, I've showed the immense pre-
ponderance Of expenditures by the Govern
mcnt In behalf Of the South over the North
lie also contcnded for the superiority OF the
North over the South, in wealth, industry,
population, education, &c. lie proceeded
10 dcnounce Mcssrs. Pierce and Buchanan
and their coursc ON the Kansas question.
Mr., Smith, OF Va, called him to order
1t was disgraceful for gentlemen TO dc.
nounce, on this floor, u coordinate branch Of
this Government. Cries oi No MOI!
Mr.. Burroughs would be happy II he
could say, In his heart, be honored james
Buchanan, but hc must DO allowed TO speak
his candid opinion. liz was proceeding
when Mr.. Smith again interrupted him
Much confusion ensucd, during which his
hour closed.
SEsArE.--'Ihe Senate passed the bill TO
amend the act Of March 9TH, 1851, limiting
tho liabilities OF ship owners.
MIR. Bell presented u resolution Vi the lc-
gislaturc Of Tennessee, respecting his oppo
sition TO the Kansas BILL endorsing the le-
compton Constitution, aud intimating that
no ought 10 resign. lie referred 10 the date
OF the resolutions. Feb. 10th, 1858, four
years after his vote, which they censured,
saying that II had been usual when the con.
stitucnts OF n member OF Congress felt az.
grievcl at bis course, to act promptly.
WAsniSoros, Feb. H.--The commissions
Of G2 postm.sters, principally Of New Eng.
cinnati, expired yesterday. Many Of tho
cncumbents have been looking for reap
pontments, while larger number arc seek
ing their places The cabinet had the sub.
iect under consideration last evening. but mr.
rived ut no conclusion, ~ the expedents were
informed at the Post Office Department to-
day.
Senator Grg will made the opening
speech on Monday on the Kansas bill, and
win be followed by Mr.. Collaner, in reply.
Mr.. Stewart will speak on Tuesday. Tho
President, today, sont to the Senate for
confirmation 10 various Offices, the appoint
ments having been made nearly altogether
during the recess Of Congress.
The administration has not yet received
any information from Mr.. Dallas, Of his in.
tention TO voluntary vacate his mission.
Alexander NJ. Robinson has been up
pointed to the general SUPPLEMENTARY Of
Indian Affairs, wee Gov. Cumming
The challenge having been Withdrawn.
and the seconds retired Mcssrs. Crit,cndcn.
Toomls, and Kennedy. Of Kentucky, ei
iectcd u settlement Of the difficulty between
Clay and Cullom. aud they have returned TO
Washington.
The llou~c Kansas committee held
meeting tonight. but nothing OF Importance
uauspirotl. both parties being u tie in con
sequence OF the absence oi Mr.. Letchcr.
WAsuIxaroS Feb. 25,--Mr. Mason prc-
pcnte,l resolutions, asking for Information ~
TO the condition OF the Navy for many years
past. Ako, relative TO the capture OF yea,
sells and priAe money during ttr late war.
Mr.. CrittoDden presented u letter from
Mr.. Shields, aud moved that be take his
scat NJ Senator from Minnesota. The letter
argues that Minnesota is sovereign State.
one OF the members OF the United States
II refers 10 several precohnts for the guild
ance OF the Senate IN the matter A dis-
c,,ssion took place as 10 whether II was
privileged question.
MIR. Pugh thoaght il was. but coniende,l
tina, Minnesota had no, 81 far complied with
the terms OF admission ~ To enable the
Senators to he sworn without some action
10y Congress.
Mr.. Cr,tcndcn sent up Mr., Shields ere
dentials.
Houss MIR. Quitman, lrom the committee
on military affairs, reported bill authorn'
ing the Pr,siden, 10 call ont. rs occasion
may r,qairc, four additional regiments OF
volunteers Mr.. Qai,msn expressed bis opn'
ion that this bill was more indicative OF pub.
lie sentiment than any yet presented Ac
ten thereon was poatponci TIL "Wednesday.
The Mattcson explanation case Was called UP
Mr. Harris. II ILL.,, expressed his frm be-
lief that the House had power, and il was
its duty to pass the resolution, and do il at
once. All the facts in the eae werc in the
form OF Dispositions with which members
were probably familiar.
Mr.. keitt said that on former occasion
he had moved ~ an act OF justice post.
ponemen, of the case, having been informed
that Ms. Matteson was sick. He had sincc
learned that the statement was fabricated.
Some accounts was that she was sick, and
others that she was enjoying better health
than ever lie read "A statement from the