The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-06-03
WASHINGTON, May q.

SHStrE.-~Mr. Own presented memo
rial from Captain Collins, asking comJensa-
ton for his survey Of the AMOR river.
Mr. CLAY, from the Committee on Com
merce, reported bill for the improvement
Of the Dismal Swamp Canal
Mr.. Douglas introduced bill for facita-
ting commerce between the Atlantic and
Pacific states, by telegraph.
Mr.. Douglas also introduced the following
important bill having reference generally to
British and Mexican aggression
A BILL 30 restrain and redress ou,rages upon
the Flag Of the United States
he II enacted, Sc.
That in case Of Asgraht violation Of tha law
OF Nations, by out'agcs upon the iiag or citi.
1ens Of the United Stats or upon their prop.
erty, under circumstances requiring prompt
redress, and when, in the opinion Of tie Presi-
dent, delay would be Incompatible with the
honor and dignity Of the Republic, the Pre-i-
dent IN hereby authorized 10 employ such force
AZ ho may deem necessary to prevent the per.
potratlon Of such 0utrages, and 10 obtain jus,
redress and satsiac ton for the same when per-
petratsd, and IL shall be- his duty t. lay the
facts Of each case, together with the reasons
for his action in the premises, before Congress
at the earliest practicable moment, forsIch fur
ther action thereon as Congress may direct.
Mr.. Hunter brought up the Sl5,00O0 900
loan bill, and advocated its passage in the
eIEeet a. 24 iha. - --ssc ,a..s.s!rs greater dc
tiYity IN business would revive, and the rev.
enue, even at the present time, shows a sur
plus, provided it was only used in the adj
ministratOn.
During the tendency Of Mr.. Hunters mo-
ton on the fifteen million loan bill Mr.
w lson moved TO reduce the estimate OF
printing the treasury notes from $4,000 to
$4,000 carried, q against Il.
Mr.. Collamer believed that tho revival Of
business would be slow and gradual and
that estimates framed on any contrary sup
position, would prove iallacious. The pres
ent turiif ought TO be fully revised ii we
mean 10 adhere 10 il, but If we wish TO go
10 irec trade and direct taxation, let it be
done at once understandingly, and not by
temporislng loans, serving as a step in that
direction.
Mr.. Hunter discaimcd that the tendency
would be towards snch result, and defended
the present tariff IA ample for the public eX-
pendlturcs.
Mr.. Biglor moved 10 amend thc bill by
making the loan coupon loan--whlch was
agreed To-
Mr.. Cameron said that coupon bonds
would be- more readily taken and at lower
rate. lie, therefore, moved to reduce the
rate from SIX per cent to five per cent. Car
ricd, by - to2i
Mr. stuart moved that proposal Tor the
loan be- advertised only in one Washington
paper. Lost.
Mr., Simmons asked it it would not be
better to take the loan for eight years ID.
stend OF ten,
Mr.. Hunter disagreed to this proposition
and Il was not pressed.
Mr. Pugh then made verbal amend
men, 90 Mr.. Biglers amendment
Mr.. Simmons introduced lengthy amend
mcnt, which was ordered TO b. printed, with
reference to the valuation aud imports for
dut,cs
Mr.. Hunter seemed disposed TO raise the
question oi order, but without action Sen
ate adjourned.
liorsE.--'lhe House proceeded to the
consideration ot the business rela ing 10 the
District Of Columbia, in accordance with
the special order.
The bill TO regulate the municpals clcc-
tons in Washington gave rise TO IN ANNA
ted debate.
The election aud other district bills were
considered and laid aside for further action,
and the House went into committee ioy gen.
yral debate only.