The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-19
Congressional SYNOPSIS.


Clingman made long speech against Big
ler's tariff resolution, and Mr.. Simmons, of
r, l., replied in speech of equal length
Mr.. Hunter obtained the floor for the next
speech, when the matter was laid aside, and
Mr.. Stewards resolution discussed to allow
the claiming Senators from Indiana to be
heard on the floor Of the Senate. The res
olution was voted down-19 to 90. The
Cuba bill was then taken up. Mr.. Foote Of
fered an amendment that no part of!he thir-
ty millions it appropriates shall be expend-
cd antil treaty is actually made and rati-
fed, and supported it in long speech
Mr.. Pugh followed, also in leng speech,
closing with an amendment limiting the
whole sum to be paid to $3.50, 600, 900. Mr..
Benjamin obtained the floor for tomorrow
and the Senate adjourned.
The House discussed the Oregon bill un.
til evening, Messrs. Stephens, Hughes, and
Nichols advocating, and Grow, Granger, and
Maynard opposing admission.
In the evening the House met for general
debate, and several speeches were made on
various subjects. Adjourned.
Friday, Feb. lin the Senate, Mr.. Ben.
iamin made long aad able speech on the
Cuba bill. His views are briefly summed
up in an extract
We propose to purchase Cuba from Spain
hut if SPANS dignity is offended let as in
vite her to grant indep ndence to her Gu
ban subjects and we will indemnify her for
the outlay, trusting to q recOmpense our
selves in tine friendly relations that are sure
to spring up. If she refuses to cede and
relax her despotic grasp, let the United
States, in the face of the world, tell her that
on the first occasion that offers We will eX-
tend 10 the Cubans the same which Great
Britain gave the other Spanish Colonies in
their revolt. The same aid that France gave
us in the darkest day of the revolution. If
the Cubahs prefer independence, We will
protect them independent, and if they pr
fer annexation, we viii receive them with
welcome.
Mr.. Doeilttle replied, taking the ground
that the apple was not yet ripe" Moth
ing else of Importance, and the Senate ad-
journed.
The House was all day engaged in max
ing speeches on the Oregon bill, anu adjourn
ed without coming to vote.
SATURDAY, Feb. l2.-The Senate was en-
SdStu al daN On ~ l'6tc ci4s.
The House resumed the Oregon bill, which
was discussed at great length and finally
passed, III against 103. The announce
confusion. On motion OF Mr.. Stephens the
representative from Oregon was admitted to
his seat. Adjou ned.
Monday, te5. 14.-sIessrs. Lane and
Smith, Senator's from Oregon, were sworn
and took their seat.
Mr.. Hunter then addressed the Senate at
great length against Biger's tariff views,
maintaining that, with proper reduction n
expenditures, the revenue was sufficient
for the government, and arguing generally
against specific duties. Several hours were
next consumed in uninterestng debate about
the Indiana Senator's, and then adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. English reported bill
establishing many new post routes, and CIV
ing authority to the Postmaster General TO
contract for carrying the mails according to
existing laws on all public roads which
have been or shall be constructed, sand W. n
in his opinion the public convenience re-
quIres it. Alter striking out clause for
an overland mail from St. Paul to Pugets
Sound, the bill was passed.
The House then went into committee OF
the whole, and took up the Senate's amend
ments TO the Indian appropriation bill.
After an embarrassing debate, without
acton, the Committee arose. Adjourned.
! Iues4ay, FeJ. l5.-W hen the Senate was
opened with prayer, not a Senator vas in
his seat. Gradually they dropped in, until
an hour afterwards quorum vas present.
Nr. Crittenden took up most OF the day IN a
speech on Cuba.
The House was all day engaged in re,
dian appropriation bill, \ number OF amend
1aents cutting down the figures, were adopt
ed but before taking the lina! vote, the
House adjourned,