The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-12
House OF Representatives.

WASHINGTON, Feb II, 1859.
FRAUDS IN THE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD-PERsoNAI xxrANA-
Mr. Soaring, adm Of N. Y, rising to question of
privilege read an extract from the Washington CORES
pondence Of the New York Times in which 1t is stated
that paint purchased for the Brooklyn Navy Yard
used painting his farm house, according to evidence
before the committee to investigate alleged frauds in the
Wy navy yards He characterized the article
and base SANDER, perpetrated and set foot by still
baser correspondent and called the Chairman to state
officially whether such evidence had been adduced.
Mr. SHERMAN, opp of Ohio, distinctly stated thai no
any abuses whatever. The committee had carefully
avoided giving any information to newspaper correspon
dents II it was the pleasure Of the House, in the early
part Of next week the testimony would be submitted
ADMISSION OREGON.
The House resumed the consideration Of the Senate Il
for the admission Of Oregon into the Union
Mr. CLARK (adm.) OF Mo-, said the alien suffrage and
exclusion Of free negroes and muattoes is business
cumstances ought TO be admitted without regard to pou
latiOn.
Mr. zo1Iconrn opp Of Tenn, opposed the admission
of Oregon because of the insucency Of its population
and the alien suffrage clause in its constitution.
Mr. CoMrN (opp) Of Mass being ready to vote for the
admission OF Kansas with free republican constitution,
also ready for the admission Of Oregon with
such constitution as her people may adopt.
Mr. DAWES opp OF Mass SAID MS objections TO the ad-
would not agree with his colleague r Comns that is
republican 1t palpaby violation Of the federalc
State all the privileges and mmunites OF citi
the several States. Ii Oregon has right to drive
have cqnal right to them into the broad ocean,
Not only is proposed to exclude them from Oregon but
to prevent them from SUNG in the courts holding proper
ty and eating the bread Of life
Mr. BILL, adm Of Ca, reioced that the debate had
taken sectional or party turn He opposed the adms
sion of Oregon the ground OF insuiciency of popua
ton and alien suffrage.
MIR. CLARK d. CocHRASE (opp.) Of N. Y, opposed
the bill on the ground: first, that the admission of
ha lpnhle inf nj fba ruo
established by this Congress in the Of Kansas and
unjust discrimination in favor of Oregon second because
the admission would be unjust TO the larger and older
States in respect representation in the Senate and House
OF Representatives, and third because of the atocy and
needless barbary OF excluding people OF color
residence and civil rights.
Mr.. THAyER, (opp) OF Mass, would extend such well
TO Oregon into the conlederacy Of States became
history and magnanimty. Last year only six repub
can Senators voted against the bill, and he heard
that they attempted TO read the other ten out Of the party
If the people of Oregon had done wrong, he could refer to
the New England Pilgrims, who were also fanatic on
subjects but the Pilgrims Of the Pacific may yet be-
come right With regard 70 the argument Of
the nsufciency of population in Oregon did the re-
pubcans vote Tor the Topeka constitution with less than
half the population in Kansas that there is 10 Oegons In
further advocacy of the admission Of Oregon he said
people thereof above the average Of the old States in
all manly and vrtuous qualities.
Mr. CAsK (opp) of Ind said although there were OBJ
econabc features in the Oregon constitution, he had
made up his mind to vote for the bill as the best thing that
can be done under present circumstances He said that
when resident Of Ohio the first vote he for Mr.
Gddngs for Congress- when unpopular to be called
an anti slavery man. This the best constitution
Oregon could get so long II IS under the influence of
the rotten administration, which and Disgrace to
the country.
Mr. BINGHAM, (opp) Of Ohio said his opposition to the
bill rested the great principles which apply TO all Ter
rores, irrespective Of latitude AMI the political sentiment
OF the people, The constitution contained proposition
transfer the sovereignty of the people of the United States
to the hands of aliens, citizens only be punished
for Another objection was the exclusion of free
negroes and mulatt0es, thus prescribing eighteen hun
red thousand citizens account OF complexion and vo
latng all public law Of the civilized world by denying
them judicial redress.
Mr. ENGLISH, adm Of Ind, gave notice of his Intention
to offer substitute for the amendment of his colleague
MIR. Davis who proposes the repeal OF the restrictive
clause in the compromise bill relative To Kansas Mr.
Epgshs substitute provides that hereafter no Territory
shall be admitted State unless II s previously ascer-
tanned by that there Is sufficient population for
a represent Congress This fact asccraincd steps
may be taken for the formation Of constitution and the
State admitted with without slavery the constitution
may prescribe. All laws parts OF laws inconsistent
with this are TO be repealed.
Dir. SANDDGE (adm.) of Ia. advocated the admission
Of Oregon He not surprised 10 hear Massachusetts,
and otner Northern men claiming the right of Congress
regulate suffrage In the States, but In reply To Mr. Hill,
he said II was dangerous doctrine tor the South.
AZ four O'clock there being understanding that
but the Oregon question would be discussed TO day. all
cepuDR about dozen members took their DEPARTURE and
the galleries were nearly deserted.
Mr. HOARD, opp of n. Y, made speech against ami
AIr. STEVENSON faim.) Of Ky, for the bill.
Mr.. GlIsoN, (adm.) OF Va. had formerly opposed tb
The admission cAcusvey the ground OF the nsulclency
OF population, and this objection now rcmaips
Mr.. DAVIS, (adm) OF MMs., was In favor OF the bill
Mr.. GILMAN, opp Of Me-, would be compelled to vote
against IT, principally the ground OF the Tree negr
clause in the constitution.