New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08

WASHINGTON, Jan. b. Senaie.-Mr. Bigler intro
duced the following important resolution, asking it
conservation tomorrow, or as early as possible
RESOLVED, As the opinion Of the U. s. Senate, tina
the creation of large public debt, in time Of peace
inconsistent with the true policy of the Unite,
states and, as the present revenues are insufficient
to meet the unavoidable expenses Of the government
Congress should proceed without delay to 50 adjus
the revenue laws not only to meet the deficit In tn.
current expenses but to pay of the present debt &C
far asst may be liable to immediate cancellation.
Mr. oldeil attempted to bring up the Cuba ques
.on and after some discussion as to whether proceed
appropriation bill, (Mr. Seward expressing the read
ness OF himself and party to meet the gentleman on
eltner,) both were oyerridden by the previous ar
Engagement, that Mr.. Foote should have the floor on
Mt walkers resolution relative to the conduct oil
Com. Paulding and the neutrality laws
/ Mr. Foote commenced by Offering, as substitute
| 10 the committees report and to the Presidents
statement that Commodore Paulding committed q
grave error resolution to the effect that as Com.
modore Paulding rescued General Walker and his
followers on Nicaraguan soil for the benefit of Mica
ragua, and with her assent, since thankfully ex-
pressed, he is entitled to the commentator Of his
country.
When Mr. Foote had concluded, Mr. Crttenden and
Mr. Seward followed in the strain, after which
me Indian appropriation bill was debated but with
| out taking a vote.
special report Of the Commissioner to Vancouver's
Island. Also, statement showing the state Of our
trade with the African coast. Also list of the re-
mander OF the existing claims against foreign Gov.
Mr.. Mallory, from the same committee, made re.
port in regard to promoting the efficiency of the
Navy, and recommending the building Of steamships
OF the best possible construction.
Adjourned.
House.-Mr. Kilgore asked leave to offer pream-
bic, setting forth That the subject of opening the
slave trade has become source Of Improbable dis
cusson among newspaper writer's and political agi-
hot Jrnnn
wise in policy, and disgracefnl and ought therefore
to be repealed, In order that the odous traffic may
De revived and recent demonstrations show that
these laws are set at defiance; and whereas, it is
proper in view Of the said facts that the sentiments
Of the peoples representatives ought to be made
public, therefore,
RESOLVED, That while we recognize no right on the
part OF the Federal Government, but only on the
or disturb the institution of slavery where it is
tablished or protected by State legislation we hold
that Congress has power to prohibit the power for
traihc and that no legislation can be too thorough
ana no penalties known to the catalogue Of punish
n,ent, too severe against this nhuman and anti.
Christian foreign traffic. Instead of the laws being
relaxed they should be made stringent and the
Executive should be sustained and commended for
all Efforts to bring to punishment all aders and abet
tors of the crime.
MIR. Kilgore moved suspension of the rules, but |
the question was decided in the negative-yeas lis,
nays 81. Not tw0-thirds.
Mr. Houston asked leave to introduce bill author |
lzng the President of the United States to contract
for loan of $4,000, 600.
The House refused to suspend the rules-yeas 49, |
nays 127.
Mr.. Bliss moved suspension of the rules in order
to Introduce resolution providing for night sessions
for two weeks Ito let off buncombe speeches.) The |
question was decided in the affirmative and the reso-
ation was passed.
After further proceedings, the House took recess
till o'clock for general debate.
Euening Session.-Mr Davis, of Mississippi, made
J speech in favor Of the acquisition of Cuba.
After other speeches were made the House ad-
burned. |