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THIRTY-FIFTH CONGRESS Second Session

SENA | Il.
Many unimportant memorials, reports and
bills were introduced.
Mr.. Trumbull introduced a bill to regulate
the practice of the United States Circuit
Courts also a bill authorizing Circuit Courts
to issue writs of mandamus. Referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Bigler of Pennsylvania introduced the
following important resolution, asking its con-
sderation Tomorrow, or as early as possible.
AS it is the opinion Of the Senate that the
creation of a large public debt i'll time of peace
is inconsistent with the true policy of the
United States, and as the present revenues are
insufficient to meet the unavoidable expenses
of the government, Congress should proceed,
without delay, to so re-adjust the revenue
laws, as not only to meet the deficiency in the
current expenses, but to pay off the present
debt so far as. it may be liable to immediate
cancellation.
By previous arrangement Mr.. Foot then
had the floor on Walker, PauldinT, and the
neutralizing laws. He commenced by offering
as a substitute to the committees report-and
to the Presidents statement that Com. Paul
ding committed grave error-a resolution to
the effect that, as Paulding rescued Walker
and his followers on Nicaraguan soil, for the
benefit of Nicaragua, and with his assent, since
thankfully expressed that he (Paulding) is
entitled to the commentator of his country.
ker's expedition, being illegal and so consider
ed by the Government, Paulding acted COM
mendaby and within the spirit OF his instruc-
tions, in suppressing it, inasmuch as our juris-
diction follows the flag, wherever it floats. all
under it are responsible thereto.
He (Foot) thought it humiliating to see this
government disavowing before the world, on
mere verbal bubbles, the acts of its subord-
mates in carrying out orders so vague and in
definite pOnl1
He would not inquire whether they were pur-
posely vague, but the impression that the cabi-
net at Washington winked at Walkers expe-
dtion is strengthened by his subsequent gra-
cious reception by the Executive, when the
tilibusters should have been handed over to
the tribunals Of justice. Mr.. Foot said he,
personally knew but little of Com. Paulding,
but had formed favorable opinion of him as
officer and a man. He would not go to the
aid Of his friend from Wisconsin, and vote him
sword or medal, but was ready to do what
would be more acceptable to a man of his
stamp-to recognize him as gallant and faith
full servant of the Republic
Mr.. Crittenden followed on the same side,
warmly defending Paulding's conduct in Mic
aragua, and, as an American, thanking him for
the bold and heroic manner in which he fulfill
ee his duty and preserved the peace of the
world.
Mr.. Seward made few remarks, closing by
offering joint resolution, thatthe President be
directed to intervene for the defence of Pauld-
ing, in the suits brought against him, arising
from the performance of his duty.
The Indian Appropriation bill was then taken
up.
Texas and California opposed the amend
ment, and explained that the reservation sys-
tenn although new and expensive is indispcnsi-
bic to the existence of the Indians, and thatit
abolition or limitation will force them for sub
slstence, to depredate on the whites and pro-
duce general Indian war. The amendment
was however adopted. Another amendment
was also adopted, repeating the clause of the
indian intercourse act, which requires the
United States to pay the amount OF damages
obtained by traders i'll suits against poor friend
ly Indians. Without taking a vote on the bill
the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Barr of New York presented a memorial
asking Tor law to prevent further traffic in and
monopoly of the public lands.
Mr.. kilgOre attempted to introduce a series
OF resolutions, denouncing, in strong language,
the recent attempts to revive the African slave
trade, and calling upon government to enforce
the law against that trade, already in existence,
but the House refused to suspend the rules
yeas lis, nays 81
Mr.. Houston asked leave to introduce bill
authorizing the President to contract loan of
$20,000,000
Mr. Covode objected, stating that the dele
gate from his State had resolved not to snffer
the government to run the country into debt
any further until the revenue laws were re-
vised, so as to increase the receipts of the
Treasury.
The House refused to suspend rules-73 to
127.
On motion of Mr.. Bliss, the House agreed to
have night sessions for two weeks for purpos.
es of general debate.
The House took recess till o'clock
EVENING SESSION.
Mr.. Davis Of Mississippi argued in favor of
the acquisition Of Cuba as necessary to the
preservation of the United States, as a nation.
In his opinion, France and England were not
In position to interfere, they being engaged
IN struggle for the balance of power in Eu-
rope. No reasonable man believed that Cuba
could be purchased, and there nev0r was pc
riod when its torcible acquisition would be
less injurious than at the present time
Mr.. Pottle Of New York thought that the
present platform of the Republican party was
well considered before it was adopted. He
then reviewed that portion of the Presidents
message relating to Cuba, Mexico, and Central
America, and charged that its sole object was
to cover up the iniquity of the past by starting
new issues, which appeal directly to every sec
tlonal and tactional feeling of the country.
lie thought 1t would have been more in keep
ing with the condition of the treasury if the
President had recommended a sale of territory
to pay our debts, instead of asking for untold
millions to buy more.
Mr.. Broderick presented petition for tri-
weekly overland mail
Mr.. Mallory, from the Naval committee,
made report relative to increasing the eff
cheney of the Navy. The important position
of the Gulf of Mexico renders it evident that
our next naval battle will be there as all the
Mississippi commerce passes through the mar
now channel between the shores of Florida and
Cuba, which six heavy ships could bridge, by
signaling each other every twenty minutes, so
that nothing could escape. Any European
power could pass such bridge without weak
ening its ordinary fleet. The Committee rose
at 8 O'Clock, and the House adjourned.
Ernm Washinntnr