New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-01
LIST the works of the Senator wsuld not correspond

LIST the works Of the Senator wsuld not correspond
with bis words.
Mr.. Trumbul replied to Mr.. Douglas in bret,
but most overwhelming speech, arraigniDg him fol
having falsely charged Republicans With haviog ad-
vocated the equality of the black and white races,
when he knew such doctrine had never been ia
vored in Illinois, nor elsewhere. lie expressed his
satisfaction at the opportunity of meeting Mr..
Douelas face TO face on this subject and requiring
IN to produce his proof or incur the stigma of
false accusation. He also exposed his course in
connection with the repeal Of the Missouri Com
promise and held him up as mainly responsible for
all the agitation since then.
THE PRINTING INVESTIGATION.
Mr.. Bowman has been two days before the Print
ing Investigation Committee of the Senate He
denies emphatically having entered into any ar
rangement with Mr. Wendell as to the Printing of
the Senate, as consideration for his gratuitous
transfer of The Union, and pledge of an annual
stipend for its support from the profits of the Post
Office blanks. He contradcts him also on other
points Thus distinct issue of yeracity is raised
between these parties, both statements being made
under oath.
Mr.. SdeIl asked the Committee to allow Mr..
Wendelrs testimony to be furnished Mr.. Bowman,
a most unusual proceeding, upon which his answer
has been made Mr.. Wendell ought certainly to
be entitled to the same right unless Mr. Buchanans
Printer has superior privileges to others.
RrsIGNATIoN OF THE MEXICAN MINISTER.
Senior Mata. the Mexican Minister to Juarez
here, has resigned bis post, and viii leave "aSnlng
ton within few weeks This step is supposed 10
have been taken in consequence OF some dlfhcuity
between Juarez and OcampO, which has suddenly
determined tie latter not to come here as Special
Minister, according to an understood arrangement.
Mata is sOn-inlaw of OcampO
THE MEXICAN TREATY.
The impression now prevails that there will be
thirty votes against the Mexican Treaty, and per
hsps more il the conservative portion of the South
ern Democracy follow their present inclination.
THE HARPERs FERRY INVESTIGATION.
The Harper's Ferry Invest CATION has adjourned,
subject to the call of Mr.. Mason, there being no
important witness to examine just now. 1t is I'M
derstood that an sfvrt is making to bring Mr.
Forbes before the Committee, in the expectation OF
obtaining some developments from him, to compen-
safe for the admitted failure so far
THE RIO GRANDE TROUBLES.
Mr.. Britton, the special courier of Gov Houston,
brings only extended details concerning the demand
for military protection which has already been fur
nished.
THE HOUSE PRINTER.
Mr.. Rufin concluded to vote on Printer and thus
diselected Mr.. Ford. One ballot was ordered and
be lacked four Of success. Messrs. Reynolds, VIM
ter Davis, and Perry Of Maine, were ready TO change
to him. The present expectation is that he will be
chosen tomorrow, though new combination is
being attempted on Mr.. Mitchell, who has returned
here
THE HOMESTEAD BILL.
Mr.. Grow made an exceedingly eloquent and i'm
pressiye speech on the Homestead bill, though the
House was thin owing to the rush to the Senate.
Even with the limited attendance, twenty thou
sand copies we're subscribed for on the spot
Dir. Lovejoy will report Homestead bill from
the Committee on Public Lands as soon as the Com
mittees are called
OVERLAND MAILS.
The Senate Post Office Committee will report
bill for carrying seml-Weekly mail from 81. J0'
seph to Placeryle for $780, 900 per annum, and for
a aemi.weeNy service from Ell Paso to New Orleans,
being an extension of the San Antonio and Ell Paso
route, at $295, 900 per annum This, with the
Butterfed route, would furnish Elk trips per week
from the Atlantic States to California costing
about 81 400, 900 yearly.
The bill of the House Committee has been erro-
neousy published. 1t adyerti,es for bids to carry
the entire Overland Mail papers and letters through
in twenty days from each point on the Mississippi and
the Missouri Rivers, as the contractor may desig-
nate, to San Francisco. Bids are also to be invited
for semi-weekly service, letters to go through in
thirty days and papers weekly in thirty. Mr.. Col
fax estimates that the daily service could be per-
formed for $780, 900 or 81, 900, 600, and the semi
weekly and weekly service for 100000.