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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, April q.
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sented- Among others one by Mr. Cameron, from
citizens of Philadelphia, for aid in the establish
ment of line OF steamers between PHILADELPHIA
and Southampton: and one by Mr. Durkee, from
the Legislature of Wisconsin, against the admission
of Kansas under the Lecompton constitution.
Mr.. Mallory reported, without amendment from
the Committee on Naval Affairs bill appropria-
ting $780, for defraying the repairs of the Norwe-
gian bark Ellen, for the damages sustained in res
cuing the passengers of the Central America. The
bill was passed.
Mr.. Nilsson on leave, introduced a Joint resolu-
ton that the President eauthorized and requested
to suspend for one year, the sales of public lands
advertised to be sold in the Territory of Kansas
during the month of July, 1853
Mr.. Mason introduced joint resolution, authori-
zing the President to take such measures against
the government of Paraguay, the refusal of that
Republic to make reparation for firing into the
steamer Water Witch, may demand. Mr.. Mason
stated that Capt. Page, would soon sail in a small
steamer for the locality, to cooperate with an
force there required to attain reparation.
Messrs. Douglas and Allen fully concurred in the
resolution.
Mr.. Collamer said he could not vote for the reso-
luton inasmuch as it was virtually authorizing a
declaration of against Paraguay.
Mr.. Mallory said he spoke from good authority
when he said that Paraguay ready at any time
to right the wrong commtted and the course was
to send representative tina. understands the theo
~ of her government and speaks the language;
and he did not doubt that friendly relations will be
established with that young and rising Republic,
whose commerce is so valuable and which is now on
the eve of war with her more powerful neighbor
Buenos Ayres, which circumstance would render it
ungracous in to send hostile measure at the
present juncture.
The special order of the day, the deficiency bill,
here came up, thereby deferrng the further consid-
GRAFTON of the subject.
Mr.. Fessenden's amendment to the deficiency bill
was debated but without coming to any conclusion
the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. George Taylor, from the Select Committee
ON the subject, made report, accompanied with a
bill, for the establishment of bureau for printing
binding, engraving, lithographing and electrotyp-
ing, which, together with the minority report pro
posing amendments to the present law, were re-
ferred to the Committee of the Whole on the State
of the Union.
Mr.. Boyce called up the report of the Committee
on Elections in the Nebraska case concluding with
resolution that Mr.. Ferguson the sitting delegate,
and Mr.. Chapman the contestant, have the further
time of 90 days for taking and returning supple
mentary testimony.
The House passed the West Point Academy bill
and shortly afterward adjourned.
INSTRUCTIONS TO COMMISSIONER REED.
WASHINGTON, April 21.-The instructions to the
Hon. W. b. Reed our Commissioner to China were
to-day laid before the Senate, in compliance with
resolution of that body. They are dated Washing
ton, May 80, 1857. The Secretary of State saws
that the objects which it is understood the English
and French allies seek to accomplish by treaty stip-
ulations with China are:-First, to procure from
the Chinese government recognition of the rights
of other powers to have accredited Ministers at the
Court of Pekin; to be received by the Emperor and
to be in communication with the authorities charged
with the foreign affairs of the Empire. Second, an
extension of commercial intercourse with China
which is now restricted to five ports enumerated in
the treaty; and third, reduction of the tariff of
duties levied upon domestic produce in its transit
from the interior to the coast, as the amount now
enforced is said to be violation of the treaty
Snbipct he Mr. cod
be able to ascertain the true state of the alleged
grievance, when he shall reach China, and act ac-
cordingly. Fourth, stipulation for religious free
dom to all foreign residents in China. Fifth, ar
rangement for the suppression of piracy. Sixth
provision for extending the benefits of the pro-
posed treaty to all the other civilized powers of the
earth.
These objects the Secretary of State adds. are re-
cognzed by the President as Just and expedent
and so far as he Mr. Reed) can do so by peaceful
cooperation, the President expects him to aid in
their accomplishment In conformity with this
policy, he is to communicate frankly with the Brit
lsh and French Ministers upon all the points of
common interest, so that it may be distinctly I'M
derstood that the three nations equally influ-
enced by determination to obtain Justice and by
desire to procure thereby arrangements for the
extension and more adequate protection of their
commercial intercourse with China. ''But on your
slde, the Secretary says, ''these efforts must be
confined to firm representations appealing to the
justice and policy of the Chinese authorities, and
leaving your own government to determine upon
the course to be adopted should your representa-
tions be fruitless Special reference is made to
your communication to the Ministers of Great Bri-
tain and France not only from our common interests
with these nations in the trade of China and in the
means suggested for its extension but because they
alone among the great powers of the world have
diplomatic representatives at Canton"
Mr.. Reed is also authorized to communicate with
the Russia Minister as far as practicable upon all
the subjects of mutual concern; and should his dis
position prove favorable it is believed it WILL his
cooperation may be highly advantageous in pro-
noting the objects of Mr.. Reeds mission.
Mr.. Reed is instructed constantly to bear in mind
that the United States is not at war with the goy-
eminent of China nor does this country seek to en-
ter that empire for any other purposes than those
of lawful commerce, and for the protection of the
lives and property of its citizens The whole nature
and policy of our government must necessarily con-
line our action within these limits, and deprive us
of all motives either for lawful ACKNOWLEDGEMENT or
the acquisition of political power in that distant
region.
Mr.. Reed is further instructed to let it be known
to the Chinese authorities that we are no party to
the existing hostilites.
THE NEW HAMBURG STEAMER SAXONIA.
FATAL COLLISION OF sAXoNIA WITH THE PILOT BOAT
JACOB A. wEsTERvELT-oNE OF THE PILOTS DROWNED
AND TOTAL LOSS OF THE wESTERyELT-DEsCR
OF THE SAXoNIA, ETC.
The new Hamburg steamer SaXona arrived at
this port yesterday morning, from Hamburg via
southampton, being her first passage across the
twenty-five miles off Sandy Hook. she came in col
ision with the pilot boat J. A. Westervelt which
sunk in few minutes, drowning one of the pilots
named ): Okeefe. The captain of the Saxonia states
That the estervelt hove in sight, beating up for
the steamer, steering north, and in attempting to
cross the steamers bow run foul of her the port
bow, sinking in few minutes. The pilots and
crew were saved, with the exception of one pilot |
named John O'keete, who probably fell overheard |
when the boat struck as boat was sent after him
ana ne could not be found. The captain says all |
possible efforts made by the pilot in charge of
he steamer to keep clear of the Westervelt.
The Saxona is of the Hamburg and American |
nail steamship mail line, of which there are three
,ther vesses-the Hammonia, the Borussia and the |
Austria. The Saxonia is an iron bark rugged pro-
,eller OF yacht model, and was built at Greenock.
She Is of $500 tons burthen, $40 feet long 40 feet
'eam and rs feet Deep and is propelled by two di-
ect acting engines of 400 horse power. She can
AIRY 4OS Storage passengers, lis in the secoad
abin and 56 in the first cabin, and is provided with
very convenience to ensure all the comfort possi-
lie during sea voyage.
THE LITTLES MURDER CASE.
ROCHESTER, April 20.-Mrs Eli Stout sister-in-
aw of Stout, the prisoner, was on the witness
tand ten hours to-day, and while giving her evil
ence the prisoner was discovered Communicating
y signs with her. She testified that Stout and
lrs Llttles had occupied the same bed but with an
vldent inclination to evade the question or answer
nder compulsion. The prisoners mother was
hen placed on the stand, and testified that he and
IFS. Llttes came home on the night of the murder
oyered with blood arms broken and bodies bruised:
nd that she and Littles' went to the river saw
titles mangled body, and found Mrs Titles
ameo pin, Stouts cap, and took them home Her
sstmony created intense excitement in the court
Dom 1t is thought that the lads testimony will
still stronger against the prisoner.
FROM CARACAS.
New YORK, April 2l.-Dates from Caracas to the
LIST ut., have been received The overthrow of
onagas is complete, and his Punishment or execu-
on is camored for; placards have been posted Civ
g list OF robberies perpetrated under Monagas
ile, amounting to over SIT 100000 1t was re-
Drted that the American Minister had advised !
onagas to declare Caracas in state of seipe and
mself dictator. The new diplomatic corps would I
'obabiy receive courage from the provisional govi
nment. o.
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