Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-01-28

hco OF deputy collector IN the Custom
House at New York.
The petition presented by Senator Will
son to-day from the society Of the HCinejn-
natl" asked for a settlement Of their claims
for half pay for life promised in the act
Of Oct. 1888, for tho Continental army
They do not ask this hs matter Of bounty
or pension, but that Congress redeem its
plighted faith
Secretary Cass has applied TO Congress for
an appropriation for che salary of Townsend
Harris, Minister resident at Japan.
The House to-day was opened With
prayer for The first time by a Roman Cath
olic priest in full dress.
This President to-day sent TO the Senate
message in reply TO the resolution calling
for copies Of any correspondence relative to
tho purchase Of Cuba which has not been
made public. He says no such correspond
enco has taken place which hasnot already
been communicated to Congress, and adds
--"In my last annual message stated the
publicity which has been given to our form
er negotiations on this subject, and tho
large appropriations which may be required
to effect the purchase, render it expedient
before making another attempt to renew
the negotiation, that should lay the sub
lect before Congress. still entertain the
same opinion, deeming it highly important
il not indispensable to the success Of any
negotiations which l might institute for the
purchase, should receive the sanction Of
Congress" Tho message was referred to
the committee on Foreign relations.
Washington, Jan. %.
Senate not in session.
THE GAG.
HousE.-Mr. Morris of Pa, presented
the resolutions of that State, he said sub
ject now attracting the attention of tho
country.
Mr.. Jones OF Tenn, said he did not want
to hear it read.
Mr.. Florence remarked that tho Legisla-
turo wished TO express its opinion here.
The Clerk commenced reading the reso-
lutions when Mr. Garnett objected.
Mr.. Barksdale of Miss, said that whom a
State asks to be heard, tho request ought
to be granted.
Mr.. Florence insisted that gentlemen
could vote ntelligeptly ms to the disposition
of the resolutions only after hearing them
read.
Mr. Curry of Ala, asked whether this
was contract between the Pennsylvania
Democrats and the Republicans.
Mr.. Florence replied that he had nothing
to do with the Pennsylvania Republicans as
such. He was Democrat, and was respon-
sible for his acts to no one else, as his vote
would show.
Mr.. Mason said that in the Senate it was
usual to read resolutions of State Legisla-
lures. Ho did not SEQ why the Same course
should not bo pursued in the House.
Mr.. Garnett inquired whether debate was
in order.
The Speaker decided that any member
has right to call for the reading.
Mr.. Stephens of Ga, trusted that Mr..
Gsrnelt would withdraw his objection. For
himself he was perfectly willing that the
resolutions of any State should be read.--
1t was courtesy due to sovereign State.
Mr.. Mcqueen, of S. c., enquired wheth-
or these things aro in the Cincinnati plat
form.
Mr.Montgomery-They arc,substantialy.
Tho resolutions were read, instructing
tho Senators and requesting the Represen-
tatiyes of Congress to advocate and vote
for such bill as will not only tend to in
crease the revenue, but afford ample encour-
agcment to tho productive interests of the
country, and more especially on coal and
iron, and expressing hearty approval of the
Presidents recommendation of specific
duties.
The resolutions were ordered to be printed
and laid on tho table.
On motion of Mr.. Kilgore, of Ind, a res
olution was adopted, calling on the Prosi-
dent to furnish information in regard to the
recent importation of slaves into Georgia,
or any other State.
The House resumed the consideration
of the bill to indemnify tho citizens of Al
ALBANIA and Georgia for losses by Greek hos
lilities The bill was rejected,
Washington, Jan. "a.
The difficulty between Msssrs. Douglas
and Fitch was settled this evening, aud to-
morrow's Union will contain the correspon-
dence. Roger a. Pryor acted as the friend
of Douglas, and Mr. Benjamin as the friend
of Fitch.
Mr. Phelps Tariff bill will be presented
to the House tomorrow. 1t proposes no
specific duties but raises tho schedules to
decimal points, and of course increases tho
free list. II is asserted that Mr.. Z. has de-
cded not to propose loan to remedy tho
immediate deficiencies, but reissue Of
Treasury notes. 0n
Tho bill Of Msssrs. Howard, Davis and
Morrill, proposes systematic increase in
tho Tarif, combining both specific and ad
valorem duties. s
|. The now United States loan is reported
to have been taken at over l02 per cent.
Washington, Jan. 25.
Housr.-Mr. English, of Ind, from Post
Office committee, made an adverse report
on the memorial Of the Mount Vernon As
sociation, asking that tho Regents thereof
be granted the franking privilege. The
committee being Of tho opinion that said
privilege ought TO be restricted rather than
extended, Also an adverse report on me-
mortal proposing the abolition Of the p. o.
Department.
On motion Of Mr.. English, the commit
toe on Post Offices was discharged from fur