The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-04-21
WASHINGTON, Ap:il 20-PM

WASHINGTON, Ap:il 20-PM
HoUsE.-Merrill, of VT, spoke in favor OF
bill granting lands in various States for the
establishment of colleges for the promotion
of agriculture and mechanics.
The Washington Police bill was taken mp
in the House and rejected by IL majority.
Dodd's substitute, agreed to in committee
yesterday, proposing that policemen De ap-
pointed by II board of commissioners to be
elected, instead OF giving the President pow
er in the premises, was tabled; lilo against 10.
zThe Military Academy bill was considered
in committee.
Shaw, of n. c., replied to the ansi-Lc-
compton speech of his colleague, 6ilmer. who,
he said, on the conclusion of his speech was
congratulated by Giddings with both hands,
as though bcstowing benedictions.
Giddings replied that Shaw was entirely
mistaken.
Shaw said, saw the scene with my own
eyes. Did not tile gentleman approach my
colleaguel
Giddings replied emphatically, did not.
Shaw said fifteen or twenty others saw you
approach my colleague.
Giddings further replied, but his voice was
entirely drowned in loud cries of order from
the Democratic side of the House.
Kcit protested against Shaw, who had the
floor, being interrupted.
This was followed by loHd cries Of order
from the Republican side, with laughter.
Keit said such blackguardism was better
out than in the House.
Shaw replied that there was q smile of
complacency on Giddings' face us he APP
preached Giimer OF that occasion. If he
should bring upon him such congratulations.
he would exclaim, what have l done that my
enemies should praise me. Cries of good"
Giddings SAID there was not q word Of
truth in Sha VS. statements. Instead of con-
graduating Gilmer he asked him why he had
used his name in connection with that of
Buchanan, and told him lie should hold him
responsible tor it.
Campbell, having been near Gilmer at that
time. corroboratcd Gidding's statement.
Clfngman sail, in justice TO his colleague,
Shaw, now absent, he saw the Black Re-
publicans congratulating Gilmer, and Gid
dings in their midst. lie did not know
whether Giddings grasped Gilmer's hand,
but he recollected distinctly, Houston ex-
claiming, kiss him, Giddings." Fifty 9TH
or gentlemen also witnessed these enc.
The committee rose and the House ad-
journed.
SENATE.-Houston spoke in favor of tn c..
tablishment of Il protectorate over Mexico
After pointing out the difference between the
Northern and Southern States of this Union,
he went on to define his plan and show the
benefits that would accrue both to the Union
and Mexico. The protectorate, nc said must
be self-supported, the protected paying ex
penses; which they could do ny assigning
| their revenue for ten years. Our Cult squad
ron is sufficient to protect her commerce, and
5000 reliable troops, judiciously posted,
would preserve internal order. Houston ex-
planned the circumstances under which Mex
leo funded her debt of S55, 0OO, 900, which is
mostly owIng to British creditors. a.. that
Great Britain can reasonably expect in the
event of a protectorate, is that we shall see
| that q portion of the customs is set apart to
wards the debt, and dividends faithfully ap-
| propriated to that purpose.
Houston paid feeling tribute to his form
er companions in the Senate, now all passed
away. lie spoke more largely of the State
! rights of Texas, than the protcctorate.
Houston's resolution was laid over till to-
morrow and ordered TO be printed.
The Deficiency bill was taken up and dis
cussed all day.
Hale's amendment was lost by 80 against
| twenty-onc.
Fessenden moved an additional section, to
confne the appropriations to tho fiscal year
and under each specific branch foi which is
was voted.
The motion still under discussion. Clark
moved a reconsideration Of the vote on the Pa
ciic Railroad. Agreed to. Adjourned.