Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-18

wAsHrxerox. April liz.


Sasae-Mr. Mason presented the return Of
rant for the arrest of John Brown. Jr. of
Ohio The return states that it is impossi-
bic to arrest Brown unless an armed force il
used for that purpose.
Mr. Mason also presented the return OF the
Marshal for the rr.st of F. B. Sanborn
| which recapitulated the facts as stated here
tefore and states that no arrest can be made
owing to the judicial proceedings OF the
State of Massachusetts,. Both warrants and
returns were referred to the Committee on
the judiciary with instructions to inquire and
| report if any other proceedings were neces-
sary to vindicate the authority of the Senate
| and to effect the arrest of witnesses.
Mr.. Sumner moved TO refer the memorial
| of Mr. Sanborn to the same Committee.
Mr. Mason moved it be rejected.
Mr.. Sumner said he felt it his duty to pro-
| test against such suggestion. 1t was re-
! lated of one of the Judges of He'll that he
| punished first and heard afterwards.
The Senator from Virginia had taken that
as his precedent.
Mr.. Mason said the Senator had used Ian
! guage in making opposition to motion,
| that so far as bis intercourse with gentlemen
went, he had never heard used outside the
| Senate. He would not take it as personally
offensive. The Senate is the best judge of
what is due its decorum.
Mr. Sumner said the Senator from Virginia
| in his selfcoI fidence. had undertaken to lee
ture him on manners. In reply he
would say that when any outrage comes be-
fore the Senate, be should speak of it as it
deserved, and if any precedent from a bad
place could apply, be should not hesitate to
| use it.
Mr.. Mason briefly replied, but his remarks
were inaudible.
Without disposing of the matter the espe-
cial Orde: came up, being Mr. Browns Terri
torial resolutions.
After discussion. the resolutions were then
postpOned-yeas u, nays Is.
The bill amending the patent laws was ia
ken up and amended, but without vote on
its passage the Senate adjourned.
Hoase-A communication was received
from the door Ike, per, giving the number of
employees under him, salaries, &c.
Mr.. Bennett spoke of the necessity of re-
forming the abuses in and around the Capt.
toll. there being two-thirds more officers than
the public service demands. There were al
ways horde of office-seekers who must be
satisfied. He moved that the subject be re-
fcrred to a special committee.
Mr.. Moore, of Ky. suggested that il be sent
to the committee on manufactures, who. bav-
ing nothing to do, might manufacture some
thing. [Laughterl
The Docrkecpers communication was re-
ferrrd.
Mr.. Winslow moved that when the House
adjourned it be till the 1st of May.
Mr.. Kelly, of Illinois, moved to amend by
substituting the 2lst of May.
Mr.. Keitt objected and moved it adjourn
till the 5th of June. Decided out of order
Mr.. Curry proposed an adjournment sine
die on the 18th of June. Decided out of or
der.
The whole subject was tabled.
Mr.. Elliott introduced bill TO prohibit the
coolie trade by Americans i'll American yes
sels.
the Shawnee Indians for depredations COM
mitted by whites was passed.
An appropriation of $4,000 was passed to
A bill was passed appropriating S25, 900
for mail facilities in Western Kansas
The report of the Judiciary Committee on
the Presidents protest came up aud was post
poned till the LIST OF May.
A joint resolution was passed appropria-
ting $4,000 to defray the expenses of inves-
tgating committees.
Mr.. Mason introduced a bill providing for
the appointment of commissioner 10 ascer-
tain and recommend proper site for a ma
tinnal foundery.
bill was passed organizing q census
board.
Mr.. Mason offered resolution proposing
an adjournment from Friday next to the LIST
of May.
Mr.. Conklin moved to table it. Negativ-
ed
Mr.. Washburn moved an adjournment till
Wednesday next, but finally Withdrew it.
Adjourned