, 1858-07-30
lRRYLL OF THE d. s. MAM!

War DeN not Prorided for, DC, dc.
The p. NJ. S. S. Co.'S steamer Panama
w. L. DALI, ommander-arrived in the
harbor of Olympia on Sunday last, at 5
O'Clock, P. NJ, with the mails, freight and
passengers.
The crowded state Of our columns, this
week, requires us to devote those usually
occupied by editorial matter, to a conden-
sation Of the news brought by the steamer.
Our dates from the Atlantic cities extend
to June goth, and from California, to July
18th. For the subjoined summary Of the
news, we are mainly indebted to the San
Francisco Weekly Bulletin.
Both Houses of Congress adjourned on
the 14th Of June, but the Senate, agreeably
to the call Of the President, met in extra
session on the 18th, aud on the 18th passed
Mr. Mason's nnti-British resolutions, con-
demning, 10 strong terms, the aggressive
measures Of the English in the Gulf of
Mexico and elsewhere, and then adjourned
sine die. The resolutions referred to, pass
ed, substantially, as they appeared in this
paper two weeks ago.
A long list of executive appointments,
of nearly every descriptions, were confirm
ed by the Senate, prior to its adjournment.
Those for Washington and Oregon terrific
ries, are-Hon. o. B. McFADDEN, Associ-
ate Justice, TO be Chief Justice, and Judge
VIM. STRONG and Col. Ed. C. FIrzHUeH, to
be Associate Justices for this Territory
Surveyor General JAMES 1nroN, has been
re-appointed to that position. For Oregon,
Hon. GEO. II. WILLIAMS has been appoint
cd Chief Justice, and REUBEN P. BOISE, As
sociate Justice. Gen. JoHN ADAIR has
been re-appointed Collector of Customs for
Columbia River District.
As had for some months been anticipa-
ted, Congress adjourned without adopting
any de6nate final measures, for the lquida-
tion Of the war Indebtedness due the citi-
zens Of this and Oregon territory. The
vital interests of al the territories, but
more especially those upon the Pacific,
which ought to have commanded, at the
hands Of Congress, prompt and generous
attention, have been completely set aside
the Kansas question so completely over
shadowiug oil other issues, as to etfectunlly
retard any favorable legislation for other
territories. That provision has not been
made for the payment of the claims so just.
ly due the people Of these territories, no
blame can possibly attach to the delegates
Of either, who, the evidence is abundant,
were unwearied in their endeavors--on The
floor and in private circles Of members, to
have this war debt not only properly nc-
knowledged and endorsed by Congress, but
paid. That Gov. STEVENS and Gen. LANE
taught with Trojean heroism-with sleep
less vigilance for every interest aud object
conducive TO the welfare Of the territories
they represent, or asked for by their con.
stituents, their labors on the floor of Con
gress and with the several Departments Of
government, furnish record testimony.
As an Illustration how thoroughly ignor-
cd were these territories, at the session Of
Congress just concluded, Oregon, having
taken, regularly, oil the steps, aud gone
through oil the formula necessary to claim
admittance, and be introduced amongst the
sisierhood OF states as 4 sovereign member
Of the confederacy, with republican con.
stiIution, on adequate population, and bOun.
daries easy Of adjustment and even after
/ the act for her admission had passed the
Senate, on coming to the House was refer.
red to the Committee on Territories, there
quietly to rest until the next session But
Kansas has been made to bleed throughout
the session, aad why should not that ap
pease all the balance of the territories for
lack Of legislation?
Prior to the adjournment OF Congress
a number Of the members, particularly oI
the Senate, waxed exceedingly valisat, aud
but for the interposition OF mutual friends
Of gentlemen, no less than four hostile meet
ings would perhaps have taken place at
Bladensburg. or on the Canada side. The
FIRST difficulty, 10 order, was between Messrs.
HUGHs, Of Indiana, aud HARRIs, Of Illinois,
Of the the Houss, followed by a passage,
in the Senate, between DAVIS, Of Mississip-
pi, and CHANDLER OF Michigan almost a
duel between DAVIS. Of Mississippi, aud
BENJAMIN, Of Louisiana, followed by nearly
fight between GwIN, Of California, and
WILSON, Of Massachusetts,. The challenge
passed between three of the parties named,
but as before observed, the interference Of