The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-05-19

ataoseea dals.sl an appropriate euogy on the psh
lie and private character Of the deceased, after which,
Mr.. Bocock Of the request Of the South Carolina dele
CATION, bore his testimony to the virtues Of the honored
dead. The usual resolutions Of respect were then
adopted and The House adjourned 70 attend the une-
raj.
Monday, May l0---the Senate mel at Il o'clock and
transacted considerable amount Of private and, COM
paratively, unimportant business. subsequently the
fishery bounty question was resumed. Mr.. Fessenden
made an elaborate speech against the repeal Of the boun.
tics.
In The House, Mr.. Faulkner from the military com-
mite, reported bills making appropriations for the con-
s,ruction Of Wagon road in New Mexico, for the COM
petion Of the military road in Washington Territory,
and for the completion Of Fort RdgelY and the South
Pass wagon road. 49,
MI. J. Clancy Jones. from the committee Of ways
and means, reported the pos,oice ocean mail steamer
and supplemental Indian appropriation bills.
Mr. Zollicoel, from the committee on territories, re-
ported bill to regulate and make uniform the right Of
suffrage in the territories of the United States
On motion Of Mr.. Morgan, all Senate bills Of pr-
yatc nature on the speakers table referred TO the
appropriate committees. and it was resolved that on
Friday next all such bills no. objected to, shall be
ported TO the House and finally disposed Of
The House proceeded to the consideration Of ba.
siness on the Speakers table; and agreed to the
Senate's amendment TO the military academy bill,
Also passed the senates joint resolution extending till
January next the time for the President 10 examine
the records Of the several naval courts, with view to
the restoration Of certain officers effected by the action
Of the naval retiring board.
The House also passed the Scnates joint resolution,
authorizing the President ofihe United States to make
suitable Acknowledgements to the British naval author.
ties at Jamaica, for their inequalities and attention to
the officers and Of the igaie susquehanna, whilst
suffering from the yellow fever.
Several Senate bills which were on tho Speakers
table wsre likewise passed.
The Senate bill directing the Secretary Of the Urea.
sury to ray certain 70 several persons in Mary.
land virgnie, and South Carolina, 10 compensate fsr
negro slaves taken away By the British during the Of
1919, was taken up.
Mr. Bliss opposed the bill, and moved to commit ii
to the committee the judiciary, with Instructions
Mr.. Garnette Replied after which the bill refer.
red to the committee Of The WHOLE and The House then
adjourned.
/ Tuesday, May 1.-THE Senate was occupied with
the discussion Of the Fishery Bounties.
In the House, the Senate bill for the admission Of
Minnesota was posed, with only ihiry-eight opposing
votes The resolution for the abrogation Of the Clay
on-Buwer Treaty was discussed. and the preamble to
the resolution was defeated.
| Wednesday, May lc.-In the Senate. Messrs. Rice
and Shields sworn in Senators from Minnesota
the President having to-day signed the bill Of sdmis.
sion. The Fishing Bounty bin was discussed al day
No action.
The House was occupied with the consideration Of
bills relating to territories but Of no general mpoi
lance. A bill introduced providing Territorial
government for Nevada.
Thursday, May l3.-In the Senate, the appropria.
ton bill up and passed. but its passage
subsequently re-sonsiered, and the clause P.y III.
Congressional reporters extra compensation dis
cussed several hours, without action upon IT,
10 the House. the credentials Of Messrs. cavansush
and Phelpt members from Minnesota, were presented
and referred 10 the committee elections they benr
sgnei by Medary, the late but present Governor
Minnesota The committee accounts made rpor
containing grave charges against the dOorkeeper Of The
House, recommending his dismissal. The commiiis,
elections reported that they unable agree on
the Ohio contested election.
Friday. May I4.-In the Senate. communication
from the War Department was received. requesting
authority to publish the reports Of Majors Mordeca
and Delafed. Of the American Army. Ofihe results o
their Observations in the csimean War.
A communication was received from the Navy De
parment, recommending the establishment Of MAYA
Depot in Georgs.
to Ouirsgcs upon American citizens in Mexico durnI
! the recent enmmo,ions. The communication co,rr
important dispatches from sinister Forsyth and Con
sui Chsse.
. Messr Rice anil Shields, The newly qualified sena
from Minnesota, decided by 10, their respective
/. terms Of service. Mr.. Rice drew the long term.
10 the House, The Territorial bill providing for ID
completion Of military road from Astoria TO Salem i
Oregon. taken up aud passed. The bill ofa wago
emigrant road 10 New Mrnieo was rejected o, as
one for the completion oi military road. IN Washington
. Territory.
. Reports Of private and unimporani character wsr
made BY several Of the standing committees.
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!. We are reioced to learn, through The me
. dunn 81 q private letter received in this city
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