Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-02-18
Congressional

Congressional.
MuND,r, Feb. :.
SENATE. The Agricultural College bull
was taken up. when Mr.. Clay commenced a
speech against IL, showing as uneon'situ.
tonaliiy
Mcssfs. Bell Brown and Davis repeated
their sentiments upon u.
The bill WAS then passed with some amend
mcuts. which will require II IL 20 back %
the House by the following yotc-yeas p,
nays -.
Mr. Hunter then tried Intellectually to
call up the Civil Appropriation bill.
Mr. Slidcll desired h take up the bill Tor
the acquisition OF Cuba. Finally be gave
notice tina, he he would call up the subject
tomorrow.
llorsr. The House under suspension Of
the rules plss.d srYcrally--tho pint rss1lu-
,iou- Or payment OF the balance OF 5000
a. Georgia on account OF Indian VAR; the
senate bill paying Maine $1,000 for expen-
-. incurred IN organizing a regiment Of
volunteers for the Mexican war.
TuIsD,r. Feb :.
SENATE. Mr. Green from The Committee
on Tcrritori,.. reported against the orsanI.
zation ol jefferson.
The secretary OF the Nav sent in COM
muucation adverse n the PROJECT Of trans
lcrrins the revenue cutter service 10 the Ma.
w Department.
The House resolution permitting Lieut..
MauTy AMI Prof. Blchc, % receive medal.
from the Sandman Government. Referred.
Mr. Bglcr brought up the resolution
that N the opinion Of the Senate a large
public debt In time OF peace j. Inconsistent
with the true policy OF this country, and
that Congress should without delay pro.
cccd 20 adjust the revenue and expenditures
and addressed the senate advocating mixed
specific and alyalorcm duties. lie spoke
u length on the tariff.
Mr.. johnson Of Tenn. offered n resolution
90 the elIeit that the President be- requested
10 call on Tive heads OF the departments to
submii estimates - as 10 submit estimates
% a. IN brns the expenses OF the gov
eminent within $50, 600 600 annually. c1.
elusive Of tina interest en- the public debt.
at this point the further consideration Of
the suhlcct was POSTPONED.
llorsE. Mr.. Faulkner. from tho Mill.
tary Committee, reported q resolution pre-
liminary u a final settlement Of the Oregon
and Washington war claims, and laying
down the principles TO be observed IN adjus-
ting the amounts.
Nles,rs Lane and Marshall opposed the
resolution.
Mr.. Loyepy Of H.. moved TO strike out
the Appropriation for the nfc keeping Ut
prisoners, rrmhrkins that II was for iusi-
tive slave. till their trials came on, and
characierling their capture a. Odious and
abhOrent O. the Free States.
Mr.. Singleton Of Miss. said he would be
glad if Mr.. Lovepy would return the negro
be had stolen FROM one OF his constituents
Mr. l.oyeny replied, saying his eons'iu.
eni never owned negro, for every being
God made belonged to himself lie had no
hesitation % declare that he did help the
fugitive slave, and always gave food and
shelter n the necessl,oIs whites or blacks.
Mr.. Singleton asked what ~ that but
stealing?
MIR. Loyejoy-sicaling !. taking man
and keeping him rs a slave.
Mr. Phelps oi No., said IL the amendment
prevail. evTy man arrested as n criminal
would be turned lcose. aud Mr.. Lbyspy
would be the general Jail deliverer Of many
infamous persjns.
Mr.. John Cochnne Of New York humor
ously remarked that Mr.. Loycjoy's obPc.
ton might obtiated by making the clause
read free prisoners (IAughter.)
Mr.. Loycly's amendment Vas rejected.
Mr.. Singleton subsequently, sald as Mr..
Joyrjoy had admitted he bad participated in
slave stealing. hc regarded hIn, as a dis.
grace to the nation.
The Chairman (Mr. Bark.dals OF Mi.s)
declared him out of order.
EIelamations from the Republican side
(" Let him 50 on 80
Mr.. Giidings Of Ohio, said he Is perre-t-
ly in order, and moved that he be permitted
TO proceed. (lAughter.)
"WEDNESDAY Feb. o.
SENATE. Resolve in relation to the claims
of Massachusetts, upon the Federal govern.
mcnt.
Rssolr,d. That the Governor, hy and
with the advice and consent Of the Council,
DC authorized 10 employ an agent To coup.
crate with the agent employed by the State
OF Maine, m the Prosecution IL the claims
Of this Commonwealth upon the government
ton OF ouch agent be ixed by the Governor
and Council, PrOridsd, such agent shall not
be appointed To serve longer than during
the present session Of Congress.
llOrsE. The Senate bill. raising tho sal.
aries OF the Justices Of the Supreme Jude
al Court was, after long discussion. re.
jected by vote Of nays 1872. yeas IS.
The report OF the Judiciary Committee,
inexpcdient to legi,late 50 us to abolish the
death penalty, was accepted
The bill relating to tie taxation Of ships
was ordered TO third reading.
The bills TO incorporate the Brookline
Hotel Company, and tn confirm the reduc-
ton of the capital stock Of the Boston and
Sandwich Glass Company, were laid upon
the table.
The bill to extend the time for Construct
ing and locating the New York aud Boston
Railroad, was ordered to be engrossed.
THURSDAY. Feb. 10.
SENATE. A communication was received