The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-12-30
XXXV. COyGRESS-SECOND SESSION.
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zens Of Berks and Lancaster counties, Penn.
syvania, asking for protection 10 American
industry, and fifty or sixty more presented
by Mr.. Cameron, from all the counties n
Pennsylvania, making the same request.
Mr.. Seward, Of New York, introduced a
bill, which was read twice by its title, au.
tborizIng the removal Of the Offices belong
ing to the United States, and occupied by
the Collector Of the Revenues, in connectlo
with the quarantine station in the port Of
New York.
Mr. Seward also presented memorial
Of gold and silver manufacturers in the city
Of New York. praying for the erection Of q
brcakwater at that point and also three
petitions from the citizens Of Oneida and
Jefferson counties, New York, praying for
the erection Of a breakwater at Cape Vim.
cent all Of which were referred to the pro-
per committees.
Mr. Clay, Of Alabama. submitted resO-
luton, which was adopted, calling on the
President Tor the correspondence between
the Mexican government, Mr.. Forsyth, and
the State Department, and such other mat.
tiers a. will elucidate the complications
which resulted 10 the suspension Of diplo-
matte intercourse.
Mr. Hunter, Of Va, submitted resolu-
ton, which was adopted, requesting the
Postmaster General TO inform the Senate
what changes in the postal laws are neccs-
sary to render the Department self-sustain-
ing.
On motion OF Mr.. Mallory, Of Florida, a
Joint resolution was adopted permitting Ger.
tain officers Of the navy TO accept from
the British Government medals and snuff
boxes
Mr.. Wilson, Of Mass, introduced a BILL
which was referred to the Committee on the
District, to appropriate u million acres Of
land for the benefit OF free public schools in
the District Of Columbia.
Mr.. Davis, Of Miss, reported from the
Committee on Military Affairs, 9 substitute
for the bill relating to military officers.
Several messages, the contents Of which
are unknown, were received from the Prcsi.
dent; whereon the Senate went into execu-
tive session for some hours.
Adjourned.
lIousE.-'rbe House passed the soldiers
Of 1872 pension bill, by yeas 100, Maya 70.
On motion Of Mr.. Phelps. OF Mo, the
House resolved itself into Committee Of
the Whole on the state Vi the Union on the
bill for the payment Of the invalid and
other pensions, approprlating Ss52,OO0
therefor.
The Military Academy bill, appropriat-
ing nearly SlSl 600, was next taken up
Mr. Giddings, Of Ohio, said that, while
some gentlemen were scrupulous about vot
ing Tor the soldiers pension bill, paying
those who had fought, the bill before them
proposed paying men to learn to fight. He
complained OF appropriations tor purposes
Of war, our mission being peace, and a
standing army not having been contem-
plated by the trainers OF our government
| They would soon be called upon TO vote
large sums to notifications, which, in n
quarter OF century. will be US useless ~
old castles on the Rhine.
Mr.. Lovejoy, of Illinois, asked him whe-
Their no believed the soldiers pension bill
right
Mr.. Giddings was glad his reverend friend
had asked him that question. A the pen
sion system had been adopted. he would
deal out lis benefits with even handed JUS
ticc. Congress had squandefcd money on
Gen Scott while there were men in his
district not worth one hundred dollars who
had fought IA gallantly.
Mr.. lovejoy said his theology was that
two wrongs do not make right. Generals
Scott and Cas- were pensioners by the bill
Jus, passed rs well a. the venerable gentle
man from Ohio. II was like Oliver Twist
presenting his bowl, asking for more soup.
Laughter, The new pension system WAS
inauguratcd to day. opening a sluceway To
q bottomlcss ocean OF corruption. II the
have been fifty votes in its favor, Laugh
ter Bat the old soldiers offered an occa-
sion for highialutin and humbug, and hob
by like boys riding on broomsticks. Re
newed Laughter lie would vote against
the Military Academy bill, and all military
bills. That was good theology as well as
Christianity.
Mr. Giddings pplicd that this House had
not inauguratsd the new system of pensions.
II WAS inauguratod in ISIS, and had been
maintained to the present day
Mr. ioNCluy responded, lhat II was anew
system to pension we'll men. After n while
Congress will be called upon TO pension
those engaged in the Mexican, Florida, and
every other petty war
The Military Academy bill was laid aside
10 reported 10 the House.
Mr. Phelps, Of Mo, Offered resolution
referring the various branches Of the Presl-
dents Messages to the appropriate standing
committees.
Mr. comins. of Mass, remarked that
there was much in the message to approve,
and much TO condemn. While the Pres-
dent was anxious to enforce measures against
SPAN aud other countries for the satisfaction
Of our claims. even to war, he had nothing
10 say in the Delinquency OF our own gov
ernment. and the ncglest OF Congress, TO DO
Justice IN the claims Of It's own eitzcus,
founded on justice. Tie then explained and
/ advocated the bill for the relicr OF Nathaniel
and Benjamin Goddard. claim growing
cut Of the ship Arladne, in lsla.
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