Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
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Messrs. Hale and Seward spoke in favor,
and Messrs. Davis, Pugh, and Mallory
against. Without closing the debate, the
Senate went into Executive session.
In the House, the bill for admitting Min
ncsota was passcd--only SO voting againstit
The bill to ubrogato the Clayton Buiwer
treaty was then discussed till the adjourn
ment. The preamble, setting forth that
both the American and English construc-
ton as having produced nothing but mis-
understanding and controversy were objec-
tionable, was defeated,
The House Committee of. Ways and
Means reported bill making appropria-
tions of 81 ,2S9, 900 for the three volunteer
regiments.
Mr.. Hopkins, of Virginia, becomes
Chairman of the House Committee ON For
eign Affairs by the resignation of Mr. Cling
mau.
WASHINGTON, May 12.-Mr. Rice and
Mr.. Shields were sworn in to-day as Sena-
tors from the new State of Minnesota
The bill for the admission of Minnesota was
signed Tho Fishery Bounties question
was again discussed.
The House was occupied with Territorial
business A bill was introduced for the
establishment of Territorial government
in Nevada
= WASHINGTON, May 13.-Senate The APP
preparation bill was taken IN and passed, but
was subsequently reconsidored on the clause
concerning the pay of reporters. Discussed
for several hours, but no action taken.
IloUsB. The credentials of Messrs. Ka-
vnnagh and Phelps,mcmLcrs from Minnesota,
were referred to the committee on Elections,
they being signed by Medary the latc,andnot
tho present Governor of the State.
The Committee on Accounts made report
containing grave charges against Hiokney,
doorkcepcr of the House, Recommending his
dismissal. The subject was postponed till
Monday.
The Committee ON elections repnrted that
I they were unable to agree on the Ohio con-
tested elections.
The remainder of the day was occupied
withterritOrial business. .
WASHINGTON, May 14.--The senate
received a Communication from the War
Department, requesting authority to pub
lish the reports of Gcus Mordecai and
Belaiield concerning the Crimean War, and
another from the Navy Department., recon-
mending the establishment of Naval depot
in Georgia.
Mr.. Biglcr introduced resolution re-
que3ting the President to communicate in
formation concerning the search and seizure
of American vessels in the Gulf of Mexico
and what measures had been taken in rela-
tion thereto.
The President this morning transmitted
a communication in reference to outraees
on American citizens during the recent
commotion in Mexico; also Important de.
spatches from Mr.. Forsyth and Mr. Chase.
AIR. Forsyth states that since he first took
charge of the Legatioii, Garcia has seized
and injured American property in the Vi
cinity of Tmpico to the amount of $780,
600. 1t appears, however that Garcia has
promised to respect American interests in
future at Tampico, and the Mexican min
ister assures the United States that his
Government is indignantat Garcia outr,-
ges, and promises when his Goycrnmcnt
captures Tarnpico, it will punish his acts
as they deserve. Mr.. Forsyth says it has
been. so long since an Ameril an ship of war
has visited Mexican port, tlat they have
almost forgot we have Navy.
Messrs. Rice and Shields, of NIinnesota.
drew lots to decide which should serve the
long or short term in the Senate. MIR.
Rice takes the long term.
The House took up the Territorial bill.
Passed one for the completion of the mill
tary road from Astoria to Salem, Oregon.
Rejected one for wagon and emigrant
road in Now Mexico, and also ono for the
completion of military roads in the torritory
of Washington.
Reports of a private character from sew
eral Standing Committees followed. Noths
ing of Importance.
SUIcIDR.--Tho unfortunate man, ia
was found yesterday morning d, Y isg
condition, caused by shootiile II,
the mouth with a.pistol, di q a 6is
fccts of his injuries at about ) 5sl
night, His name is unknown. a IS ls.Is
been identified as Alderman, pSllo %
this copAtryi in 1921 uHd was fee d gs5n,
Providence, r. j., and flint lie had thrce
sons in California Ho said he had ,boen
in good circumstances, but now had CON-
sumption. Everything which would lead
to his Identification was destroyed, and tho
only articles found ON his person was a flask
containing powder and balls, and diary
containing the following:
: al die by my own hands. No one h No
blame for my death. Discase and poyerty
have brought me to this act. Poverty. ace.
and misfortune have forced p,e to this.
wooid not live bsfsssss;s,sSS sSS Ase g .saupes---.
Give me grave, God have mercy on nv
souk ! haYe never knowingly injured II
wrongcd any ore, yet | have suffered many