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THIRTY-sIxTH CONGRESS Second session.


WAsHINGToN, Dec. 6.
SENATE
Mr.. LATHAM presented II memorial tom
the San Francisco chamber OF commerce,
praying for the establishment OF a daily over
land mail. Laid over.
Mr.. POWELL introduced resolution that
the portion of the message relating to the
grievances OF the slave and free states he re-
ferred to a committee of thirteen to lac in
structed 10 inquire what lurther legislation is
Necessary for the protection OF government
property; also, to consider aud report wheth.
er 1t is expeiient 10 propose amendments to
the constitutions to ensure prompt protec-
ton TO the property OF citizens Of every state
and territory, and to insure the equality Of the
states and equal rights OF the citizens under
the federal constitution Laid over.
Adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. MoREIs gave notice that he would again
introduce his resolution OH Monday.
Mr.. NALLANDIGHAM reported on the senate
bill abo'ishing the ranking privilege, and pro-
posed certain amendments.
Mr. COBB reported Il bill to construe the
10 meaning OF the words minimum price OF pub
lie lands"
Mr.. BRANCH hoped all bills would be with.
held for the present
Mr. COBB refused, saying that until
some concliatory measure was offered, he
would in other respects perform his duty.
Mr.. BRANCH-I made no reflection on you.
Mr.. Comb did not 50 understand you
and asked Branch what was the meaning Of
m inimum.
JOIN Question" "Order."-
Minimum is Latin word. Congress is re-
quircd to do its business in English.
Mr. Cobb's bill passed. 1t provides that
the word "minimum" be construed, according
to the land graduation act, % apply 10 alter
nate and reserved sections in favor OF actual
settlers.
The Speaker announced the committee UNI
Ger BOleler's resolution :-Messrs. C0rwin of
Ohio, Nilsson Of Virginia, Adams OF Massa-
chusetts Winsow Of North Carolina, Hum.
phrey of New York, Boyce of South Carroll
IA, Campbell of Pennsylvania, Lowe OF Geor-
gia, Ferry of Connecticut Davis Of Maryland,
Robinson of Rhode Island, Whitley of Della
ware, Tappan of New Hampshire, Stratton
of New jersey, Bristow OF Kentucky Nor
rill of Vermont, Nelson OF Tennessee, Dunn
of Indiana, Taylor of Louisiana, Davis of
Mississippi, Kellogg of Illinois, Houston Of
Alabama, Morse OF Maine, Phelps OF Nilsson.
ri, Rust OF Arkansas, Howard Of Michigan,
Hawkins of Florida, Hamilton of Texas,
Washburn of Wisconsin, Curtis of low,
BUrch Of California, Window OF MINES ota
and Stout Of Oregon.
Mr.. HAWKINS asked to he excused, believing
the time for compromises past.
john CoCHRANE made an eloquent and pat.
riotic appeal TO him to remain. lie said he
had heard with regret his friend ask to be ex
cuscd. The chaplain well said to-day i'll his
prayer, "Ihe gray shadow OF the dark wings
OF dissolution are extending over the house
and country" and so deep is the gloom that
we scarcely CLEAN OF light to transact
Ia
portant on this issue that the republic COM
mand the exertions and efforts of all her
citizens. He believed that there was no
reason why the house which represents
the patriotism of the country should eX-
cuse tie gentleman from Florida, and he
thought if his constituents could be heard it
would be in tones beseechiug their representa-
tive TO stand forward in this issue, and assume
the brunt of the controversy. He did not be
lieve it necessary for the committee to ma a
unanimous report. However, God grant it
may be SO (applause), God grant that it may
be stamped with the unanimity which patriot
ism demands. Ii the country IS not to be saved,
if our patriotism is not sufficient to command
such glorious results, the people should know
it, 1t is due to the benighted regions of
the country that the facts should be impressed
on their minds, aud that ignorance no longer
be pleaded as an excuse for acts which have
necessary to have q unanimous report to save
the country from the paugS and agony OF dis
ISOLATION. Let US know what demands are
made by enc section; let us see the pusatious
OF the country LIT us be enabled to answer
the inquiries that come from every portion Of
the land, "Watchmen, what OF the night 2"
whether storms of madness rule the hour !;
whether there is a harbinger OF peace; whether
there is one CLEAN Of morning, by which we
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from yonder capitol. (Applause.)
Mr., GARNErr moved that the galleries be
cleared. (lliSses.) He called those kissing
blackgu rds. His motion was not enforced.
Mr.. MoRRIs appealed to Mr. COchrane to
refrain from discussion,
Mr., C0cbrape resumed, eXcusiRg applause,
from the fact that the theme appealed to the
emotions aNd feelings OF all, however humble.
lie hoped dec0rum would be observed, in order
that the American congress, even In the pangs
of dissolution, should fall decenty, with its
off cial robes around it, The illusions l have
made, were necessary in order that | might
bring to the Intelligence Of the gentleman from
Florida, the considerations applicable to his
patriotic nature. appeal to him in the peril
of our common country: | appeal on the
grounds of humanity. appeal to the memo
rics OF the past; appeal to him by the pros
perty and existence OF the sovereign state Of
Florida, to remain III the committee. Ii these
are Intellectual, l know a further appeal to
those here representing a common country,
and ask them, without rejecting ON gentle
men, but in pursuance Of duty to Ue performed,
to negative his request.
Mr.. HAWKINS insisted on the question Of
taking the motion to excuse him. He was not
acting under impulse but from convictions OF
twenty years.
Mr.. MILLsoN moved to adjourn.
Mr.. CRAWFORD asked Mr. Alillson to with.
draw the motion. lie hoped Others would ask
to be excused lCrirs Of "Order" Some