Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-05
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patent has not been in existence c219 TEARS,
whether it did not expire q year and a, half
ago, and whether the effect of that bill WAS
not to make private what is now public prop
erty. "-''''''u liIA 2H5 ,i'ili'
Mr.. Eddie replied that the report stated all
the facts but one, and this he was willing to
repeat, I.r1 y,y -.;,,.,, ,s,,..t.,,... Cd,
The motion to suspend the rules was dia-
greed to-86 against s3, a two-third vote be-
ing necessary. '9if--so -iyd OF DHa ;otchiE.
~ Mr.. Stevens, lof Ga, moved the suspension
of the rules in order to introduce . resolution
setting apart the 9Th, 9th and 10th of Febru-
airy, the consideration Of territorial business.
Motion agreed toby 1eSl against 81; not two
thirds. '''l1 2 3 nod 3Tom 2niTyb y2bgJ
% On motion of Mr.. Phelps, the House agreed
ito meet on and after Wednesday, at I !,
o'clock. ILL ~ :.
Mr. Houston asked leave to introduce a bill
authorizing the President to contract a. loan
of $50, 900 ,O00yeIit edI 70 boo.i5.FgI = yr.,
!, Mr.. Covode objected, stating that the dele
cation from his State had resolved not to suf-
fer the Government to run the country in
debt any further, until the revenue laws were
revised so as to increase the receipts of the
The House refused to suspend the rule
70 to 127. IN, ''',7 '7'i i''," S.ols.
8 On motion Of Mr.. Bliss, the House agreed
to have night session for two weeks, for the
purpose of general debate. ,.sig o,,,ri .,.;,,
The House refused, 127 against, 63-not
two-thirds, to suspend rules to allow of the
introduction of the resolution making reports
on the Willet's Point purchase case, the spe-
jcial order Of the Sd Thursday in February
Paoap, ill oiolooly
Ersning Session Mr.. Daavins; Of Miss, ar ar
gued in favor. of the acquisition Of Cuba, as
necessary to the preservation Of the United
States as nation. In his opinion, France
and England We're, not in, position to inter-
fere, they being engaged in struggle for the
balance of power in Europe. No reasonable
and there never was period when its forci-
BILE acquisition would be- less injurious than
at the present time,
Mr.. Pottle of N Y, said that the present
platform of the Republican party was well
considered before it was adopted : there was
not sentiment in its creed which was not
and calculated to benefit all sections of coun,
try. He was opposed to slavery extension,
and advocated a proposition heretofore intro
duced, authorizing the people Of a Territory
to elect all their officers, this being consistent
with the Republican platform. '' 81 '''
He then reviewed that part of the Presi-
dents Message relating to Cuba, Mexico and
Central America, and he charged that the sole
object was to cover up the iniquity of the
past by starting new issues which appealed
directly to every sectional and fractional feel
ing in the country. He thought it would
have been more in keeping with the condition
of the treasury if the President had com
mended sale of territory to pay our debts,
instead of asking for untold millions to buy
more. f-i .. ...s. u ....~
The Indian appropriation bill was then
taken up. h.. e.. 800
Mr.. Kilgore attempted to introduce :: Sc
ries of resolutions, denouncing in strong Ian
the recent attempts to revive the African slave
trade, and calling upon the Government to en-
force the laws against the trade already in ex-
istence, but the House refused to suspend
the rules. Yeas 115, nays 81.
An amendment from the finance committee
looking to the future reservation system, was
adopted. h.. .. --r, .r- F..,y. ...
Other amendments of unimportance were
adopted. .......
SENATE.-Many unimportant memorials,
reports and bills, wero introduced
Mr.. Bigler, of Pa, introduced the follow
ing important resolution, asking the consider
alton tomorrow as early as possible:
Resol0ed, AS it is the opinion of the Senate
that the creation of large public debt in time
of peace is inconsistent with the true spirit
of the United States, and as the present rev.
enues are insufficient to meet the unavoidable
expenses of the government, Congress should
proceed without delay to so re-adjust the rev.
enue laws as not only to meet the deficit in
the current expenses, but to pay off the pres
ent debt so far as it may be liable to immedi-
ate cancellation. ..:...
Mr.. Slidell attempted to bring up the Cuba
question, and after discussion as to whether
precedence should be awarded to it or Mr.
Hunters appropriation. -ir -.e ...,.1
Mr.. Seward expressed the readiness of
himself and party to meet the gentleman on
either. -. ... ,-.. - I.c
Both, however, were overridden by the pre-
vious arrangement that Mr.. Foote, of VT,
should have the floor on the Walker, Pauld-
ing and neutrality laws.
Mr. Foote commenced by offering as a sub.
stitute to the committees report and the
Presidents statement that Commodore Paul
ding committed a grave error, resolution to
the effect that as Paulding rescued Walker
and his followers on the Nicaragdan soil, for
the benefit of Nicaragua, and with her assent,
since thankfully expressed, that he, Paulding
is entitled to the commentator of his country
The ground that Mr. Foote took was, that
Walkers expedition being illegal and so con-
sidered by the Government, Paulding acted
commendable and within the spirit of. his in
structions, inasmuch as our jurisdiction fol-
lows the flag wherever it floats, and all under
it are responsible thereto. Mr. Foote, thought
it humiliating to see this Government disa-
vowing, before the world, on mere verbal quib-
bles, the acts of its subordinates, in carrying
out orders so vague and indefinite that no one
could understand them.
He would not enquire whether they were
purposely made vague, but the impression
that the Cabinet at Washington winked at
Walkers expedition, when the fillibuster
should have been handed over to the tribu-
nails of Justice Mr.. Foote said he personally
knew but little of Commodore Paulding, but
had formed a favorable opinion of him as an
officer and man. He would not 60 the length
of his friend from Wisconsin, and vote him a
sword, or medal, but was ready to do what
would be more acceptable to man of his
stamp, and recognize him as a gallant and
faithful servant of the republic. %
Mr.. Crittenden followed on the same side,
warmly defending Paulding's conduct in Nj
caragua, and as an American, thanking him
for the bold and heroic manner in which he
fulfilled his duty, and preserved the peace OF
the world. .,.s 49,. ....-...
Mr. Seward made few remarks, closing
by offering a joint resolution that the Presi-
dent be directed to intervene for Paulding in
the suits brought against him, arising from the
performance of his duty. .., 81,
The Indian appropriation bill was then tax
en- up. -" NIB ''' -' ~.
Mr.. Kilgore attempted to introduce series
of resolutions, denouncing in strong language
the recent attempts to revive the African slave
trade and calling unon the Government to en-