Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-29


from Pennsylvania to vote for such q modii-
fcation Of the tariff as will tend to increase
the revenue, and afford ample encourage
ment to the industrial interests of the coun-
try, especially SO far as concerns coal and
iron. They also approve heartily of the
Presidents recommendation Of specific du-
ties
The resolutions were laid on the table,
and ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr.. Kilgore, resolution
was adopted calling on the President for in
formation concerning the importation Of
slaves into Georgia and other States
| MONDAY, JAN. "a. Senate. Mr.. Slidell
from the Committee of Foreign Affairs, re-
ported a bill appropriating $50, 200, 600 to
facilitate the acquisition Of Cuba by negoti-
alton. The report assumes that the acqui-
sition of Cuba is fixed principle of Ameri-
can policy, and its accomplishment only .
question Of time. Cuba might be acquired
in three ways: first by achieving its own in
dependence, in which case it would soon be
annexed second, by conquest, which would
involve general war; third, by purchase
as IS now proposed. The president wants
it only By honorable means, except in a case
Of overruling necessity, as measure Of
self defence. The report urges Congress to
sanction the proposed renewal Of negotia-
tons by passing the bill.
House. The Consular Diplomatic Bill
was discussed
Mr.. Branch from the Committee ofFor-
eign Affairs, reported bill similar to that
reported by Mr. Slidellin the Senate. The
Committee hoped the necessity for Selling
Cuba would never occur, but if it should it
will be when all other means have been ex-
hausted.
TUESDAY, JAN. 25.-Senate. The Pa
cifc Railroad bill was discussed, Mr.. john
son, Of Tennessee, occupying nearly the
entire afternoon.
House.-A proposition to extend the
Ocean Mail Service along the Pacific ports
Of Mexico, also another from Panama to the
South American ports were tabled. These
acts are believed to indicate general re-
trenchment in the postal service.
The Civil and Diplomatic Bill was dis
cussed until adjournment.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26.-Senate-A res
olution was offered to admit Lane and Nc
Carthy, the bogus Senators from Indiana,
to the floor Of the Senate, while their claims
to seats were being pressed.
The Pacific railway bill was further amen
ded, and tomorrow at / o'clock fixed for a
vote.
House. The committee on Agriculture
reported back a joint resolution, looking to
the reduction Of foreign import duties on
American tobacco, and instructing the Pres
ident to use all his constitutional power to
effect that object. The resolution was pas
sed.
The Consular and Diplomatic bill being
up, Mr.. Crawford moved to curtail the a.
mount authorized by the law Of 1879 for
the support and education of recaptured AT
ricans, having particular reference to those
recently taken on the SLAYER Echo" A
discussion took place on this motion, chief
ly participated in by Southern members.
Messrs. Keitt and Bonham, Of s. c.,
thought the education and maintenance of
the negroes was stretch of Executive pow
er. The South being in a minority, it's
safety depends upon the strict construction
Of the Constitution:
Mr.. Seward of Ca, wanted the Southern
States to regulate the slave trade for them
selves, irrespective Of the laws Of Congress.
Mr.. Miles, Of s. G., declared he was nee
essarily sectional man, and would only
act with the Democratic party as long as It
upheld the constitutional rights Of the
South.
The Presidents act with reference to the
Echo's negroes was defended by Northwes-
tern Democrats and several Republicans. -
The debate was an exciting one. There was
no definite question on the pending PROPOSE
ton. -