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WASHINGTON, April 20.
SENATE.
Mr.. Houston's bill for the protectorate Of
Mexico, was taken up.
Mr.. Houston spoke more largely of the
State rights of Texas than of the proctorate,
respecting which, he said might be either like
that over the Iouian islands or in a new form,
tut without exercising any more authority
than was necessary. The resolution SAYS
"whereas, every attempt of Mexico to regu-
late its internal affairs resulted in failures and
there is danger of its falling into anarchy;
and, whereas, the United States, on account
of their continual policy, can never permit
Mexico to be subjugated by Spain OF permit
her t1pass INTO the hands of any foreign pow
err. therefore, resolved that select committee
be appointed to enquire whether it is necessary
to establish protecto,ate"
The resolution was laid over till tomorrow
to be printed, and the deficiency bill was tax.
en- up and discussed at great length.
Mr.. Haes amendment was lost, by 81 to
30
Mr., Fessenden moved that another section
be added to the bill to confine the appropra
tons to the fiscal years, and the specific branch
for which they are voted.
Mr.. Clark moved to reconsider the vote on
the Pacific Railroad, which was agreed to.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE
The Senate Washington police bill was ia
ken up. The House rejected, by eleven ma.
jority, Mr., Dodd's substitute, which was
agreed to in committee yesterday, proposing
that the policemen be appointed by an elect.
i've board of commissioners, instead of giving
. the President the power in the premises. The
bill was then tabled by vote of ITO against
10.
The Military Academy appropriation bill
was taken up in committee of the whole
Mr.. Shaw OF North Carolina, replied to the
anti Lecompton speech of his colleague, Mr..
GIlmer, who, he (Shaw) said. was, on its con-
cusion, congratul lated by Mr.. Giddings with
both hands, as though he was bestowing
benediction
M. Giddings said that Mr. Shaw was en-
tirely mistaken.
Mr.. Shawl observed the scene with nv
own eyes. Did not the gentleman approach
my colleague
Nh Giddings, emphatically-I did not
Mr.. Sha"-Fftesn or twenty others saw
you approach my colleague.
MIR. Giddin2s further replied, but his voice
was entirely drowned in the loud cries Of ''or.
der from the Democratic side.
Mr,SKeitt protested against Mr.. Shaw, who
was on the floor, being interrupted.
This was follow by cries of "order" from
the Republican side, and laughter.
MIR. Keitt said such blackguardism was bet.
ter out Of, than in the House.
MIR. Shaw repeated that there was smile
of compluisance on MR.. Giddngss face. as
he approached Mr.. Gilmer on that occasion.
When he (Shaw) should bring upon him such
congratulations, he would cxclaim, "what
have dore that my enemies should praise
me: (Cries of good
MIR Glddings SAID there was not word OF
truth in Mr.. Shaws statement. instead OF
congratulating Mr.. Gilmer, he asked him
why he had nsed his name in connection with
that of Mr. Buchanan. and told him he should
hold him responsible for it. Laughter)
Mr.. Campbell having been near Mr. Gilmer
at that time, corroboraled MIR. Giddings.s
statement.
Mr.. Clingman, in justice to his colleague
(Mr Shaw, who was now absent, said he
saw black Republicans congratulating Mr.
Gilmer, and Mr.. Glddngs near enough 10 do
so. He did not know whether Mr. GIddings
grasped his hand, but recoected distinctly
Mr.. Houston's excaiming, "Kiss him, Gid
dings." Fifty other gentlemen we've witness
SEES Of the scene.
The committee rose, and the House ad-
iourned.