The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-29

Europe, and to regulate the transportation
OF the mails, and to reduce the expense
thereof
WASHINGTON, April 20.
HoUsE-Mr. Morrill,, Of VT, spoke in ia.
vor Of his bill granting lands to the various
States for the establishment OF colleges for
the promotion Of agriculture and the me-
chanic arts.
Mr.. Buflinton, Of Mass, offered resolu-
ton, which was adopted, calling for copies
Of the correspondence with Chill, relative
to the detention at IAlcahuana of the Ameri-
can vessels Good Return and Franklin, in
the year 1882.
WASHINGTON, April 20
SENArE-Mr. Houston Of Texas, spoke
in favor OF instituting a protectorate over
Mexico. After pointing out the difference
between the Northern boundaries Of the
States of the Union he went on to define the
plan and to show the benefits which would
accrue both to the Union and Mexico. The
protectorate must be selfsupporting, the
protected paying the expenses, which she
could do by assigning her revenue for ten
years. Our Gulpf Squadron is sufficient to
protect her commerce, and 10000 troops
judiciously posted would preserve internal
order. MIR. H. explained the circumstances
under which Mexico founded her debt, fifty
five millions, mostly owing TO British credi-
tors, and said, all that Great Britain can
reasonably expect in the event of protec-
torate being established, is that We shall see
that a portion Of the customs is set apart for
the debt, and the dividend faithfully appro-
priated for that purpose.
Mr.. ii. spoke more largely OF State rights
of to-day than the protectorate, respecting
which he said il might rather be like that
over the lonan Islands, or new form, but
without exercising any more authority than
was necessary. The resolution says
WHEREAS, Every attempt OF Mexico TO regu.
late its internal affairs results in failure and
there is danger Of It's falling into anarchy, and,
&WnEREAs, The United States, on account of
their continual policy, can never permit Mel icO
to be subjected to Span or permit her to pass
into hands Of foreign powers therefore
Rfsolred, That a select committee of seven
be appointed To enquire whether IL Is necessary
10 establish a protectorate.
The resolution was laid over till tomor-
row to be printed and the deficiency bill
taken up.
Mr.. Hales amendment was put and lost (;
syes 2! y. nays 30. .-.~- .---.~
Mr.. Fessendcn moved that another sec
tion be added to the bill, 10 coniine its APP
preparations to the fiscal year. and the speci-
ic branch for which they are voted.
Pending the motion, Mr.. Chase moved to
reconsider the vote on Pacific Railroad
which was agreed to and the Senate adj
journed.
HousE.-Mr. Morris OF Vermont, spoke
ir favor OF his bill granting lands to the va
ri0us States, for the establishment Of Cole
ges for the promotion OF agriculture and the
mechanical arts.
Mr. Burlington, Of Mass offered resolu-
ton, which was adopted, calling for copies Of
the correspondence with Chill, relative to the
detention at Lacuahuara of the American
vessel in the year 1892.
The Senate Washington Police Bill was
taken up. The House rejected it by | | ma
jority.
Mr.. Dodds substitute was agreed To in
Committee, yesterday, and proposing that
the policemen be appointed by an elective
Board of Commissioners, instead Of giving
the President power in the Premise bill.
wa then tabled by vote of Ito against
-.
The Military Academy appropriation bill
was taken up IN Committee Of the Whole.
Mr.. Shaw, Of n. c., replied to the anti.
Iecompton speech of his colleague, Mr.. Gil
mer, who he said was on its conclusion
congratulated by Mr. Giddings, with both
hands as though he was bestowing bene
diction.
Mr.. Gddipgs said that Mr. Shaw was ELL
tirely mistaken.
MIR. Shaw saw the scene with my own
eyes. Did not the gentleman approach my
colleague?
Mr.. Giddings- (Emphatically,) did not
Mr.. Shaw Fifteen or twenty Others saw
you approach my colleague.
Mr.. Giddings further replied, but his
voice was entirely drowned by cries Of order
from the Democratic side.
Mr.. keitt protested agains, Mr.. Shaw,
who was on the floor being interrupted.
This was followed by cries OF order on Re.
publican side. Mr.. keitt said such black.
guardsm was bette. out of than in the
House.
Mr.. Shaw repeated that there was smile
of complacency on Mr.. Giddings' face Us h.
approached Mr. GilIner on that occasion;
"uen nc SHAW woutu pring upon lin SUCH
congratulations, he would excam what have
| done that my enemies should praise
Cries Of Good
Mr., Glddings sand there was not word OF
truth in Mr.. Shaws statement, instead OF
congratulating Mr.. Gilmore, he asked him
why he used his name in connection with
Buchanan, and told him he should be re-
sponsible for it. Laughter.
Mr. Campbell having been near Mr. Gil
more at that time. corroboratcd Mr.. G.s
statement.
Mr.. Clingman, in justice 10 his colleague,
Mr.. Shaw, who was now absent said be saw
Black Republicans congratuIating Mr.. Gil
mer, and Mr.. Giddings WAS in the crowd.
near enough to do So. lie did not know
whether Mr.. Gdiings graspod bis hand, bat