The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-02-11

the navigation laws of the Government and
existing duties On imports, and the ex-
pediency Of gradual repeal Of oil the duties
on imports, and resort exclusively to inter
nal taxation, as proposed by Mr.. Boyces
resolution. The consideration Of the bill
granting pension u officers and soldiers OF
the war Of 1872, was postponed till the oath
Of February.
SEyArE-M Jones presented the reso-
/ luton Of the Legislature OF Iowa, instruct
/ ing Senators and requesting Representatives
10 vote against the LecomPton Constitution,
and requesting the former TO resign il they
cannot obey instructions. While doing go,
he revealed his determination TO vote for
the Lecompton Constitution, and sustain
the Administration generally in Kansas at,
fairs.
| WAsHIxGTOS, Feb. 4.--Mr. Williamson,
whose case caused SD much excitement in
the House today, this evening appeared be
/ fore the select committee, aud, it is said
will answer all legal questions, not however
/ duplicating Individuals, in the alleged
iIauds connected with the present tariff
! act.
The reror, that he has purged himself OF
contempt, seems 10 be sustained by the fact
that he is at liberty, although detained as
/ witness
! The house committee on patents have re-.
ported bill extending for seven years the
patent OF David Bruce, for his type casting
machine, and bill extending for q like term
to Vim. Champion for an Improvement in
fancy power looms.
A petition signed by one thousand resi-
dents of Arizona has been received ut the
War Department, asking that mounted
troops be- stationed in that Territory to pro-
tect the inhabitants from the ravages Of the
4, ..che Indians.
The court Of inquiry in the case Of Com
mander boutwell,, for disobedience to orders
in bis return home from the Pacific, has
been postponed at his request, until the ar
rival Of the ship John Adams.
The French Spolia,ion bill reported by
Mr.. Crit'enlen, from the select committee
accompanied by an able and elaborate re
port; the former is similar to that hereto
fore introduced and appropriated five mil
lion dollars of five per cent, stock in salts
faction Of the claims.
The Douglas Democrats were again il
council this morning
WASHINGTON, Feb A. Tribune CORES
pondencc--iDdication authorize the belle
that the House will grant an extension o
time to Mr.. Campbell, in the election case
The Douglas Democrats will unite with thu
Republicans in making it test vote Oh thu
Harris resolution. which the Administration
is prepared to accept
Head correspondcnce-The Senate com
mittce on Territories have agreed to repor
IA bill for the organization OF Arizona. Al
effort will be made TO pass it at once
Gen. Houston informed me TO day, that h'
intended to make Arizona his future home
WAsurSaroS. Feb. j.--The DougaI
Democrats and the Republicans have hat
no formal conference rs 10 their course OF
the Kansas question; nor, according to tn
present indications, is any conference pro
babe. The movement Of Mr.. Harris, of Ill
in the House, TO refer the Presidents mcs
sage to special committee, appointed b.
the Speaker. embodics the policy OF tn
Douglas men. Should resolution for tina
purpose be adopted, and the Speaker az
point committee unacceptable to tn
Anti-Iecompton men, AN effort, it is said
will 10 made TO set it aside and elect one b,
ballot. The Republicans privately say the.
will support such movement with view
to secure the best a,tainable end, Will
their votes will be given in favor OF tn
proposition TO refer the question Of the fol
nation Of constitution to the people @
Kansas.
The entire number Of land warrants issue
under the bounty land act Of March, 1855
was 2l9,TS6. to satisfy which 2I5,0O000
acres are required.
WASHINGTON. Feb. Senate not i
session.
llouse--Oa motion OF General QultmaI
resolution was adopted calling on tn
President to communicate the number G
soldiers engaged in the late war with Grea
Britain and the Indian war at the sam
time also, II statement showing proximat
estimate of expenditures Of extending tn
benefits Of the Revolutionary Pension Law
This information is decided preliminary t
anton on the bill. and for that purpose